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Thursday, January 29, 2009
I'm Not Ready for This
That moment changed everything for us and I feel like I've lived a hundred years since then.
September 13, 2003: Almost nine months later, we woke up expecting a crazy day -- we were throwing a house warming party at our new home for about 100 of our closest friends. I had a to-do list three pages long. You'd think I would be too busy to stop to pee, never mind do it on a stick but, like the months before, all I had was babies on the brain.
I had taken a test just a few days before. There was no reason I should take it again except for that nagging "just do it" that taunted me over and over again, month after month. I am thankful Jeff and I had good jobs because we were certainly keeping the local pharmacy in business with our regular monthly EPT purchases.
Having a pregnancy test in the cabinet is like being in Vegas with a $5 chip in your pocket after a full weekend. There's not a lot you can do with it, you don't want to waste it, God knows the odds aren't great, but you just can't help but toss it down on black.
I sent Jeff across the street for backup -- just in case. He came back two minutes later because it was so early, the pharmacy wasn't even open yet. We decided, what the heck, let's try our luck. I left him in the kitchen to do my thing. I don't think he ever thought it would come back positive -- he's so good at putting stuff in the back of his mind unlike his control freak wife.
Two minutes later, I look. There it was, the faintest of lines, but there.
But wait, what does this mean? (Seriously, I suddenly lost all common sense and couldn't understand what I was reading and actually pulled out the paperwork to read the instructions.) "Could I have made a mistake? Does it have to be darker? I don't understand," I kept saying over and over to Jeff.
"I know. I'll call Karen."
Karen, my friend since 7th grade, had just found out she was pregnant with number four. If she didn't know what the result meant, then we were really in trouble.
"Jackie, you're pregnant."
Every time I think of that moment, it will always take my breath away. The day I found out... from my friend... on the phone...3000 miles away (after doubting my husband when he confirmed the result that I was actually pregnant) I. Was. Pregnant. (Isn't that the way everyone finds out?)
After that, it was 30-something weeks of euphoria. The thrill of feeling my son kick inside of me never waned, not even a little. The weekly appointments and nightly insulin shots for gestational diabetes were just something that had to be done for the well being of my unborn baby. I remember the first time we saw his little face on an ultrasound -- he looked so much like my side of the family, Jeff and I knew right then and there at 20 weeks, his name just had to be Jake. At that point, I had been wearing maternity clothes pretty much like ten minutes after conception because I wanted the whole world to know I was having a baby.
Jacob... my first everything.
January 28, 2009: Last night, I found myself thinking back to all we've been through with my first child. How much he's overcome -- how hard he's worked. I remembered back to the pediatrician sharing her concerns over his lack of speech at his 12 month appointment. At 18 months, how he began his five hours a week of early intervention, never backing down from doing what he needed to do. At two, how he was completely out of his comfort zone in going to preschool but we knew that it was the best thing we could do for his social development.
My mind flipped through the pages of his life, slowing down for the most recent months. The way he gets himself dressed, looking over at me to see if I'm watching his conquering the inside-out jersey, gets me choked up. The pride on his face when he reads something new or writes upper and lower case letters makes my heart fill up. The hard work my son puts in, attempting new things even though I know there are many things he'd rather do -- his character is nothing short of remarkable.
I couldn't stop thinking of him...because here I was, sitting in a jam-packed, standing-room-only auditorium, wondering how I got here ... to this particular place in life. Wracking my brain trying to figure out how so much time had passed so quickly and how this moment actually arrived when I wasn't paying attention.
I could hear the speakers talking but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was living someone else's life, wondering if the mothers around me were also weeping inside.
"Welcome everyone, to Kindergarten Readiness."
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- Allyson said...
awww. I remember that day. Just wait until the first day of school. I bawled like a big baby. :)
- January 30, 2009 at 4:31 AM
- The Family K. said...
What a well-written piece. It's amazing how quickly kids grow up. And yeah, that pee stick experience is pretty surreal. Too bad you or I didn't know about peeonastick.com at the time. I thought the site was a joke at first until I went there.
- January 30, 2009 at 5:32 AM
I love this post but your last line made my stomach sick. Nick is only 3 but I so dread him going to kindergarten. Thankfully, we are having him do an extra year of preschool so I have another 2 1/2 years left but I know they go by so fast. (Just like my favorite Kenny Chesney song, "Don't Blink". :( (Oh, and no to any who might read my comment, I'm not having him go an extra year of preschool b/c I want him home with me another year...for other reasons.) :) You are such a good mom Jackie. :)
- January 30, 2009 at 5:44 AM
Such a sweet piece. Jacob is such an amazing kid. Hard to believe he will already be going to kindergarten.
I remember those days of just sort of dying inside that my babies were growing up. Now Holden is in second grade and Seena in kindergarten. It goes so fast!!!!!
- January 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- momwithfaithandhope said...
Okay, you've got me all choked up and ready to cry. You brought me back to 2004 when we decided to get pregnant with Peyton. Sending my oldest off to kindergarten is a day I look forward to, but now you're making me want to go home and hold him like a baby! They grow up so fast, and they are such amazing little people. This post is a must-save for Jacob. I want to see it resurface when graduates from elementary school!
- January 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM
- Ramona said...
Probably one of the most beautiful posts I've ever read. You said everything I was feeling. That first baby going to kindergarten is a much bigger heart pull than I ever thought it'd be. I hope Jacob's excited. I know Mikey is.
- January 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- email@example.com said...
The first child has it so much harder, don't they? They have to be the ones to break the ice on all of the Firsts. Sigh...
That said, I cried with my first son's first day of school, and my second son's. And I'm sure I'll bawl on my daughter's first day.
I still don't know how I got to the point I am at. How did I become qualified to parent school-aged kids???
- January 30, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Holy heck. I just got Missy registered and I'm having these panicky moments. I'm thinking Kindergarten readiness must mean booze for mommy. Of course, I also have one entering high school. HIGH SCHOOL! Pardon me while I go puke.
- January 30, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- Room for More said...
I remember that day with our first. I don't know which was harder that day or when he had his 1st double digit (10yo) birthday! I spent tons of $$ on #1 pg with EPT, by #4, I figured out the $1 tests work just as good!
- January 31, 2009 at 6:25 AM


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Understanding and Using the Leaf Gauge
Understanding and Using the Leaf Gauge
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When mounting diagnostic models, the bite record determines the relationship of the lower model to the upper. There are three ways to obtain this relationship and these are discussed and illustrated in Spear's Bite Registration Techniques course. The Understanding and Using the Leaf Gauge lesson will walk you through obtaining a bite record through this device. It covers the what a leaf gauge is, what its appropriate thickness should be, bite registration with was, and bite registration with silicone.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Sneak attack
When you're the person who lives with a sneaker, you walk that delicate line of ignoring the signs and letting them know you know stuff is missing. For example, he buys a package of light swiss cheese for his sandwiches that he packs for work. There are ten servings in that package meaning that if he used one slice of cheese every single day for lunch, he'd have enough to last the entire two weeks until we made it back to Trader Joe's for big haul grocery day. He doesn't have sandwiches every single day that require cheese (ie-PB&J) so technically he should've had two slices leftover at the end of the two week period if he didn't put them on eggs or something like that. Sometimes a day into the second week, his cheese would be gone. I'd see the wrapper in the trash and know that the times I saw his jaw chewing in the kitchen, that's what he was eating while he was making his lunch. A baby carrot is one thing, a few calories but this was a 50 calorie slice of cheese, which doesn't sound like much but when it's not being recorded, it all adds up. Just like every lick off of our fingers or spoon. I would on occasion say "the cheese is gone already?" and he'd say "yeah" and change the subject or not answer me. I'm not his mama and I didn't want to shame him into going into a worse cycle. I know that feeling of spite bingeing from back in the day but also wanted to give him an opening if he wanted to talk about it.
The night I asked the Mr about the cookie butter, I knew the answer. He could deny it all he wanted but the last time I used that, there was half a jar left and when I opened it that morning, I could barely scrape together the tablespoon to spread on my banana. Measuring condiments is second nature to me and I have tried to stress its importance to him as well. I knew that he didn't measure mayo and I would see the jar going down at a rapid rate and given I only use 3 tbsp per week, I knew it wasn't me draining it. But again, I'm not his mother and nagging him to death about it could only exacerbate the issue so I would ask if he measured, he'd give me the deer in headlights look or get defensive and I'd drop it.
When he finally came clean to me before our workout a few days after asking about the cookie butter, I could tell he was ashamed. We've had this conversation many times over the years so it was nothing new but then he told me about how much he was sneaking at work. How he would wait until people were gone and then raid the candy dish for Special Darks and Krackels. One time he got caught by his co-worker who frequently raided the candy dish and he said "hey did you ask permission first?" (This was something the owner of said dish would apparently say. You could eat from her candy dish but only if you asked permission first. Uh okay, power trip. She also would pick out some Special Darks for the Mr and give them to him but then if he would get in the candy dish on his own, she'd say "is that on your DIET!?" Oh, is that the drug dealer calling the junkie an addict? Wow lady) Oh yeah, so the co-worker asked if he asked permission and he said no but offered up one of his favorites, Mr Goodbar as a distraction method for getting caught. For once, the co-worker was trying to be good that week and declined it. So the Mr only did it when the guy was out or he was sure he wouldn't be back any time soon. This wasn't an all the time occurrence but he said that there was no "thrill" for him if people were around but it was "can I get away with this?" The previous week, he had 5 mini Reese eggs at 90 calories a piece. When I went up to shower, he apparently figured "f**k it, I already blew my day" and scooped out a few tablespoons of Nutella and cookie butter netting him almost 1000 extra calories total for that day in sneaks.
As he continued to pour his heart out and tell me how ashamed he was and how tired he was of it all, I hugged him and told him we didn't have to buy those things anymore. He said that wasn't fair to me because I knew how to eat them responsibly but if I could hide them from him, it would help. So we began to formulate a plan on how we could get this under control. We agreed that after every use, we would weigh things that needed to be measured...
|All Natural peanut butter...yummy but a quick 200 calories for 2 tbsp
|The light Miracle Whip is a biggie. After every use, the weight is crossed off and re-recorded
|Nutella...temptress in a jar.
|Crunchy cookie butter...delicious with a tablespoon on a banana...dangerous when not in the right mindset.
Another big change we made? Our after workout routine. He usually made his lunch while I was in the shower, giving him free reign if he was in the mood to sneak. Now? We both go upstairs and I get in the shower and he gets to properly unwind from the day by reading "The End is Nigh (The Apocalypse Triptych)" on his Kindle. (affiliate link) Then when he gets in the shower, I get to focus on doing my ankle massages so my legs don't make me regret skipping the next day. This has forced me to take care of a big part of my physical therapy that I wasn't so good at maintaining before so the change in routine has benefitted both of us. Also, he now makes his lunch while I'm preparing dinner so that we're both in the kitchen together and he can't sneak anything. I prepare our snacks at night too.
This new routine actually allows us to focus more on our mental health and doing those little rituals for ourselves (like actually using the anti-hag face cream I bought) that we might otherwise skip. We've been doing this for just over a month and it has really been helpful. He knows when he's tempted at work, that he can either chat me and I can talk him down (ie-when two boxes of Thin Mint girl scout cookies arrived from a client and I told him they were full of maggots. When he was somewhat silent, I told him God was watching to appeal to the inner choir boy of his youth. He gave them to the candy dish girl who also makes treats for the office and makes a Thin Mint cheesecake. So proud!) Or if the Special Darks start calling his name, I made him a picture that kills his appetite...
I'm about to show it...
If bugs make you queasy, skip it...
I'm so proud of the progress he's made this past month and I know that he knows he can tell me about the hard days and the temptation he passed up. If we keep up this routine, I think it can go a long way in helping to deal with it for the long term. There will always be temptation and there will always be days where you mentally fight with yourself to step away from the candy dish or the Nutella jar but each victory is one to be celebrated!
A funny side note, the Mr said that Monday he was thinking about checking the candy dish since it had been a month since he saw it, you know, "just to check" to see what was in there. That is when my chat popped up asking if he wanted to write the story about his struggle and progress. HA! That took care of getting his mind off of the candy dish pretty quick!
Do you put a plan of action into place when dealing with your food demons or try to wing it and hope it'll get better on its own?
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I think it does come down to having a plan and so far that has helped me a lot. If you think you can deal with a problem like this on your own then just consider that you might be wrong and talk to someone who you think can help without being judgmental about it. Nobody needs judgment in this type of situation. We just need help from time to time.ReplyDelete
The biggest thing about a problem like this is the way it can escalate. It starts (seemingly) harmlessly enough with a slice of cheese or whatever but before you know it you're downing 1000 extra calories without a second thought. I want to thank the Mrs. for helping me out on this one and I want to thank everyone who commented on yesterday's post. It means a lot to hear that others appreciated the honesty and can relate.Replies
I'm glad we have each other to lean on with this. Just like I tell you to hide the one bag of candy corn I buy in the Fall or the Sweet Tart Gummies to hold me accountable, I am more than happy to do the same. There are just some foods that we know self control is a little harder and luckily our more tempting choices aren't the same so I can be strong for you and you can be strong for me. :-)Delete
I think hiding tempting food is a great idea. I just keep it out of the house, because my blood sugar can't handle things like Nutella, cookies, and candy. (*sigh*) It's the easiest way for me to eat healthy.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah, I think I've found the perfect hiding places now and last night I measured out a tbsp of cookie butter for him to put in his oatmeal this morning while I was still upstairs.Delete
Oh, if only gross images and hiding tempting foods did the trick for me. I've tried nearly every suggestion I've come across for avoiding binge triggers and none have worked. For me it's not necessarily about the food being eaten but the act of eating itself, the chemicals released by the brain, etc. Leave me with only bland foods or foods I don't really like and I'll eventually come around to bingeing on them. I've hear extreme over-eating compared to doing certain drugs and that description rings most true for me.ReplyDelete
But the Mr. is right: having a plan helps. If you have to go through 100 plans to find the right one, I think it's worth the effort. I've found one that seems to be working but know myself too well to declare success unless I've kept something up for more than 6 months. I'm the queen of short term success.
I really hope your plan works for the the two of you and Mr. can let go of the guilt. Accountability is key.
I've tried planning and I've tried winging it. Neither works too well for me, eventually I always fall back into old habits, and in the case of sneak eating apparently I develop new bad habits as well.ReplyDelete
I think that you and your Mr. are so very lucky to have each other as accountability partners. Those of us going this weight loss thing alone have one less tool in our toolbox.
A friend of mine once said to me, well, I can't just have two coolies, I always end up eating the whole package of cookies, I can't stop. I did not say this to her but in my head I said, you can you just chose not too. So, she was the kind of dieter and I hate that word, that would just give everything up really drastically, and we have all been there, we lose the weight, then get back into old habits and said weight is back on. So no more diets for me, I have been working on changing my lifestyle. With that being said, there are things that I just have to say no to, or for that matter, I just can't have in my house. Meaning, I can't have a gallon of ice cream, or really any ice cream, because the pint is like one serving to me, or cookies or most chips. It is kind of a pain but I do just buy individual packages, So, if I want ice cream, I buy one of those single servings, if I want cookies, I buy the small package for one, same things with chips. At the end of the day, it is what it is, I don't not have them, I just have to make it harder. We all gotta do what we gotta do, yo!ReplyDelete
Thanks again for sharing!!!
For me, what helps the most is not allowing my trigger foods in the house. As a food addict I know without a doubt if they are in the house, I will justify until I'm blue in the face why it's ok to eat them. When I'm in the food, I can convince myself that a BLT (bite, lick, or taste) won't hurt. But it does--it hurts so very much because it cheapens my self-esteem. Portion control with trigger foods is not possible for me. I simply cannot have them, and I'm finding that I'm really ok with out. Almost two years without candy--never believed the day would come. But it has and I'm so very thankful. I'm not missing out because the healthier I get mentally, the more I realize that food is not a treat or a reward for me. Food is powerful, cunning, and baffling for me. I know a lot of people who can handle virtually all kinds of foods and are truly ok with a portion of this or a small piece of that. I'm not one of them. I tried to be, for a long, long time. But the struggle was always there, so I made the choice for freedom from it. Many of my friends don't understand it and they're quite critical of it, but it's what works for me so I'm in a very good place with it.ReplyDelete
I love how supportive you both are of each other. Having someone who will lovingly-but-firmly hold you accountable is such a blessing. I like the strategies you guys have employed. The maggot-chocolate picture made me laugh - for years, I have avoided high-calorie foods by visualizing roaches crawling on it or mold growing on it. It doesn't work every since time, but it has gotten me out of a few tight spots over the years, lol!ReplyDelete
I hear you about the sneaking. I was the sneaker until just recently. I joined a weight loss group online, hosted by a friend of mine. It helps hold me accountable because nobody else was. I had to make a plan of how I was going to lose weight and one of my plans was to be completely honest with myself and write down everything I eat. I use an app on my phone to count calories and it helps me have control to not have to write the bad foods I ate. It also makes me more aware of just how many calories are in a Tbsp of Nutella! Wow!ReplyDelete
Thank you for this post! I can really relate. I was definitely a sneak eater as a kid, and it's something I still struggle with as an adult. I usually "confess" to my husband right after, which helps because I get it off my chest and he's never judgmental.ReplyDelete
I think the other important thing is to not feel guilty over a sneak food slip-up, or really any slip-up for that matter. I've been working on this, and know that even though I might think I deserve to feel badly, I don't need to. So I ate something I shouldn't - I didn't steal a baby. Instead, I just acknowledge that it wasn't the best choice and move on, focusing on the rest of the day. It's helped stopped small slip-ups from becoming big ones as well.
Also thanks for the warning on the maggots. Ew.
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I made the trip to New York last weekend for The World Maker Faire. In the past this event has produced some big announcements from the Arduino team so understandably I spent a lot of time around the Arduino events. I was not disappointed, there were several exciting announcements out of the event that I'm really looking forward to.
The biggest announcement is something I've been waiting for since September of last year: The Arduino DUE! It's expected to hit stores on October 22nd and is going to be around $50. As expected it has a 32bit ARM processor and the footprint resembles the Arduino Mega. This is major change in hardware from existing Arduino boards so questions of compatibility were asked several times. Thankfully Massimo Banzo assured the crowd that compatibility was a key concern when developing the DUE. It is compatible with the physical R3 layout published last year and the software team did a lot of work under the hood of the IDE to make sure that the user has the same experience regardless of the hardware used. This all adds up to an existing element of interoperability where you can swap shields, libraries or the Arduino board and with existing sketches be able to compile and upload seamlessly.
The Arduino DUE also has some really cool new features that will be a lot of fun to experiment with:
- The DUE has a USB On-The-Go port allowing USB devices (like mice, keyboards, USB flash drives, etc) to be used directly with the Arduino. This opens huge possibilities for affordable and interesting add-ons for inputs and outputs. Later in the day Massimo did a simple demo of using a mouse as an input for a synthesizer type device. Using these devices will require libraries so don't expect everything to work out of the box but the community will certainly step in and expand the field once the DUE comes out.
- Multi-tasking is an option on the DUE. As expected the increased horse power of the ARM processor allows for running multiple tasks. Essentially you create multiple loops and run them at the same time. There are a few caveats though: it is cooperative multitasking meaning that the different threads need to take turns on the processor and the library is still experimental but they expect it to be developed quickly.
- It supports CAN bus which is the protocol that subsystems within cars use to communicate. Expect to see some exiting instrument cluster replacement based on Arduino.
For more of the technical specs here is the flier they were handing out: ArdunioDUE
Also to hear about this and some of the other new stuff out of the Arduino camp you can check out the full session here:


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Nothing and Not-Nothing : Law's ambivalent response to transformation and transgression at the beginning of life
Ford, Mary (2009) Nothing and Not-Nothing : Law's ambivalent response to transformation and transgression at the beginning of life. In: The Legal, Medical and Cultural Regulation of the Body. Ashgate Publishing, pp. 21-46. ISBN 978-0-7546-7736-9Full text not available in this repository.Request a copy from the Strathclyde author
Analysis of the embryo and foetus as, 'gothic'. This label is used to describe the characteristics of the embryo/foetus as an as yet unformed human being. Thus, it has also been regarded as, according to observers writing in the fields of sociology and cultural studies, monstrous, abhuman, and liminal. The embryo/foetus is also 'gothic', as it is by its very nature in the process of transforming. Thus, it is also seen as metamorphic, undifferentiated, fragmented, and permeable. As a result of this, Ford argues, the law has been able to reject and cast out this abnormal Other and permit abortion and embryo research and, in regard to neonates, the separation of the conjoined twins.
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Note: I never thought I'd be sharing this publicly, but in light of a recent event, I am called to do so.
Good care, whether physical, medical, psychological or spiritual, is important for maintaining one's well-being. Long gone are the days of the old New England doctor that knows and forms a relationship with the entire family and makes house calls. Yet medically, while we have made progress in disease recognition (but I call foul on some of those infomercials trying to sell us sickness) and management, it seems like we're in a futuristic dark age. Between issues with for-profit health insurers, politics and a growing lack of empathy and good communications skills as a society, getting quality medical care can be really hard to find. Compounding that further, my experience has been that it's not easy to find competent and compassionate medical care for the challenging issues women face later in life.
When I found Christine some years ago I knew I had hit the jackpot! She was the first medical professional to ask me a very important question that, in retrospect, should be asked of every woman during her annual wellness exam.


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Recently received a regular letter from the series "How much is immigration in the US" … A person I never contacted has asked me the question – What documents are needed for immigration to the United States?
Repeatedly in my videos, interviews, blogs, and posts, I repeat myself and try to explain that there are millions of ways of immigration and for each person
Many people get their Green Kaweka to have his way, which is not like the path of another. But, probably on words to me do not believe, and cannot hear me ?! I do not know how to reach you, we will try again!)
So, the main ways to get Green Card are:
Green Card through the family
Green Card through work
Green Card through political asylum
other methods
And now we will talk in more detail …
Green Card through family in the US. Green Card through the family has the right to get close relatives of a US citizen – children, spouses, parents, etc. The further the relationship, the more years the process goes on.
Green Card through work
This is perhaps the most basic way of immigration.
Green Card through a job offer. You can have the right to become a permanent resident of the United States on the basis of a permanent job offer in the United States. Most categories require the employer to pass labor certification, and then already invite a foreign employee, applying for it. The process is almost entirely dependent on the employer and the immigration service, rather than on the desire and data of a potential immigrant.
Green Card at the expense of investments. Green Card can be obtained through investment / entrepreneurial activities that will bring jobs to Americans.
Green Card through a self-petition. This option allows you to become a permanent resident of the US people who have outstanding abilities, or they are of national interest.
Green Card through special categories of jobs. There are a number of specialized jobs that can allow you to get a Green Card based on past or current work. The hymns include Afghan / Iraqi interpreter, announcer, international staff organization, NATO6, Iraqis who helped the US, employees of the Panama Canal, doctors providing national interest, religious figures.
Green Card through political asylum
Refugees and people who are approved for political asylum can apply for a Green Card. It is advisable to do this during the first year.
Other ways of obtaining Green Card
Although most immigrants come to a permanent residence in the United States through sponsorship, family reunion or job offerings, there are other ways to get permanent residence in the US, for example: the Green Card Lottery; marriage with a US citizen; the LIFE program for those who have long been illegal in the US; Law Special Immigrant Juveniles (SSG); Destroyed spouse or child (VAWA); A person who was born to a foreign diplomat in the United States; Widow (widower) of a US citizen; An Indian born in Canada; a citizen of Cuba, or a native of the Cuban language; Informant (S Nonimmigrant); Parole Act Adjustment of Indochinese; Lautenberg released on parole; immigrants from Nicaragua and Central Africa – Law (NACARA); Sacrifice of trade (T nonimmigrant).
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A radiant, life-affirming enthusiasm permeates this combination, "firing up" the self-presentation.
Embracing your need for recognition, validation and attracting the attention of others leads the way to having your philosophies and opinions respected. An intellectually sophisticated approach to demanding "center stage" is necessary.
Your life energy is ignited through releasing exploratory thought arrows within the vastness of the universe. You're fueled by the joys of guiding and instructing, using a panoramic, all inclusive approach to inquiries of the mind.
This is reflected in a personality which possesses a need to display their authority with regal luster. It's imperative that you beam brightly, if only in your chosen corner of the world. The question which this sun-moon combination produces is:
How will you use your light?
Will you blaze a path of understanding for others which broadens horizons and opens up new vistas of awareness?
Or, will you fancy yourself a "celebrity preacher", developing a God complex ?
Understand that a grandiose sense of self-importance is distinctly different than honest appreciation of one's divinity.
Infectious enthusiasm is one of your reigning strengths; an ace in the hole.
It's vital for you to realize that the fervor you express when relaying your convictions has the power to move mountains. It also has the capacity to lead people into the metaphoric "jaws of doom".
If you want the world to listen to what you have to say, proudly personifying the noble and lofty ideals you espouse is one of the best things that you can do.
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After you've put away the pumpkin pie, the cranberry sauce, and the mashed potatoes, you're most likely going to be staring down the gullet of a lot of leftover turkey the day after Thanksgiving. After all, there aren't "turkey sandwich" jokes for nothing. This Thanksgiving, why not make some effort with those turkey leftovers. We're not saying you can't enjoy a sandwich, by all means, enjoy a sandwich! But let's get creative this year, shall we?
Personally, I love a good panini and I'm going to tell you how to put together one that will make you feel like you're on a street corner in Italy. Or perhaps Switzerland, between the French and Italian parts. Regardless, it's dang good.
Enjoy my favorite sandwich, and four other ways to get creative with your leftover turkey in sandwich form.
Turkey Gruyere Panini
Step up the Swiss with a lovely Gruyere and press that sandwich to get your gourmet on! Add stone ground mustard and fresh spinach for a final touch. Sourdough will be your best pressing bread for this combo.
I'm not going to argue, this turkey sandwich does indeed sound awesome. So pick up some avocados and bean sprouts when you're doing your Thanksgiving shopping so you can make this sandwich as awesome as it should be.
Toasted Turkey Cranberry Arugula
You say you didn't finish off all that cranberry sauce? Well add it to your sandwich and enjoy this toasted turkey cranberry arugula number.
Who wants mushroom sauce with that? Yummmmmm.
It's true that the best turkey sandwich is one that mimics what you'll find in a deli. The only catch with this classic is the addition of challah. Which you should totally get.
What's your favorite way to eat a turkey sandwich?
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The kitchen is the most difficult room in the house to remodel because all of the different components that have to come together to create something beautiful and functional. After it is all said and done, a successful kitchen remodel will enhance your family's ability prepare meals, entertain friends and eventually sell your home if you so desire.
At David Tyson & Associates, we understand that a kitchen renovation is a large investment. The national average for a kitchen remodel (2015) is just over $54k. Minor remodels can cost less ($25k to $40k) and many can reach over $75k to $100k depending on your budget for cabinets, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures and other associated costs. That's why we make sure you get the most out of that investment.
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From the card table on the sidelines you can hear Clint 'Deggers' Degebrodt and Cristy-Lee Macqueen call the big marks, on-field magic and ripper goals around the Pilbara in 2012.
Most of the action will come from the North Pilbara Football League (NPFL) but there will also be chances to catch some of the junior upcoming stars in their local matches and possibly the finale carnival of the Western Desert League in Jigalong.
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Runaway mum facing jail for abducting two sons is exposed as porn star after snaps found on sleazy website
Naked snaps of former nursery worker Lisa Marie Matheson, 27, feature on the VIP section of a seedy pay-for-view website
A MUM facing jail for abducting her two sons has been outed as a porn star.
Naked snaps of former nursery worker Lisa Marie Matheson feature on the VIP section of a seedy pay-for-view website.
She stripped off for a kinky Christmas photoshoot and boasts of her lust for the "best sex experience".
But Lisa Marie, 27, — facing jail for abducting her two sons to halt their extradition from Aberdeen to Norway — has claimed she's not embarrassed about her one-time sideline on Scandinavian site Omag.
She said: "I'm not ashamed. I used to be a glamour model — I'm not worried about it.
"The authorities know I used to be a model on Omag, a glamour magazine online and it has porn pictures.
"I did a glamour shot, I was a Christmas calendar girl in 2012.
"The VIP section is for the naked pictures, you pay to see them online.
"I've tried to get back into glamour modelling — I did it after I had my first child and my body pretty much looks the same."
In her online profile, she's listed as a VIP offering "unlimited access to uncensored photos and videos".
In an interview, she says she prefers to be called Chanel, and when asked what the perfect gift for blokes to give to his "dream lady", Lisa Marie replies: "The best sex experience — along with a lot of romance."
Alongside that are the scantily clad calendar images of her in festive red undies.
We told last week how Lisa Marie fled her allegedly violent ex and moved to Scotland with Christopher, seven, and Nicolai, four.
She's been ordered to return them to foster care in her native Norway. But she refused and is battling prosecutors' attempts to extradite them.
She moved to Aberdeen when she wed hubby Paul Mathers, 35, in 2014.
The couple have daughters Natalia, two, and Chanel, one.
She says she fled Oslo after suffering five years of abuse at the hands of her sons' father Dag Otto Bjorkvik, which he denies.
Last night a source said: "She's in the paper with her husband Paul talking about her kids but she's on this pay-per-view porn site — you wonder what the authorities think of this."
Norway's child welfare service, the Barnevernet, granted Dag Otto custody of the boys in 2014 and ordered their return in February this year — even though he signed full custody back to Lisa Marie last August.
She said previously: "My solicitor has sent a request to the local sheriff court to postpone extradition as the case is not finished with in Norway.
"He said they will use Scottish police to remove the children.
"If they get taken I'll only see them twice a year for three hours.
"The boys are petrified — they are begging me to hide them."
Her lawyer, Harald Grape, has also said: "It is against their human rights not to ask them what they want when they know nothing of her life."
Dag Otto's lawyer Anders Flataboe said last week: "I can confirm my client signed over custody and consented for them to be moved to Scotland.
"He is supporting Lisa Marie in the case."
Barnevernet declined to comment.
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When your flight takes off, outside pressure decreases, and this results in outward pressure on your eardrum. When the aircraft lands, the opposite effect occurs.
When you are descending, the atmospheric pressure increases, resulting in a lessening of pressure in the middle ear pressure and inward pressure on the eardrum.
Clogged ears from flying occurs most frequently when your flight is descending although they can also occur on take-off.
Your ears feel clogged because the Eustachian tube is not working properly and could be inflamed. The Eustachian tube is a narrow 1.5-inch tube that drains fluid from your middle ear into your throat. Also, the Eustachian tube equalizes the pressure behind your eardrum.
When the Eustachian tubes become inflamed they do not function properly and the tubes can become clogged. The common cold is one of the most common causes for inflammation of the Eustachian tube.
When you yawn or swallow, the tube allows air in approximately once every three minutes, for a split second. Air in the middle ear is replaced by air which is absorbed by the middle ear lining.
This exchange equalizes pressure changes occurring during altitude changes.
If something like a blockage or obstruction interferes with the opening and closing of the tube, this will result in a feeling of pressure, discomfort and fullness.
The best way to remedy this is to yawn or swallow. This remedy is not instantaneous and may take a few minutes.
The Michigan Ear Institute recommends the following if you are flying and want to avoid a clogged ear:
• Do not fly if you have an acute upper respiratory infection.
• Do not fly if you have a cold, allergy attack or sinus infection.
• Chew gum to stimulate swallowing.
• Hold your nose and blow gently. Blowing in this manner will force air into the Eustachian tube.
• Drink water before and during the flight to allow the lining of the Eustachian tube to function more efficiently.
• Begin taking an oral decongestant, such as Sudafed tablets, the day before your air flight. If you are experiencing any difficulty, continue the medication for 24 hours after your flight.
"Eustachian Tube." The Michigan Ear Institute. Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia (2005) Web. 16 June 2016.
"How Do I Unclog My Ears?" LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, 04 May 2015. Web. 16 June 2016.
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Safe sledding is a term that may apply to tonight's Sheridan City Council meeting, as the Council will be considering an agreement that would make Linden Hill a much safer place for those that use the hill for sledding in the wintertime. City Councilor Alex Lee explains.
The Council will also be considering a resolution continuing the capital facilities tax that will come before voters in November of this year and a resolution supporting the Sheridan College bond issue. Tonight's Sheridan City Council meeting will get underway at 7 o'clock on the third floor of City Hall in Council Chambers. The meeting can be heard live on AM 1410 KWYO.


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Here are some videos of the gondola rides inside The Venetian Hotel
Here are a couple of videos of the volcano show at the Mirage Hotel. Unfortunately I never got there to see them face to face. I just happened to catch these videos as we were outside about a half a block away from the show.
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OK! It's Monday morning and time for your assignment.
I've been wondering about some things - specifically, about Top Cat, that cult classic cartoon series which ran ever-so-briefly in 1961. Only 30 episodes were ever made, possibly because the characters were all petty criminals with no moral compass whatsoever. Not a good influence on the kiddies.
Watching these again on a Classic Toons channel, I'm finding them hugely entertaining. But there are certain things that make the back of my neck prickle.
My fave character in the Gang of Six, then as now, is Choo-Choo. When I looked up Top Cat in Wikipedia, an entire entry was devoted to the different characters. Here's what it said about Choo-Choo:
Choo-Choo, nicknamed Chooch to TC and the gang, is enthusiastic and devoted to TC even when he's clueless as to what he's doing. He is a pink cat with a white long-sleeve turtle-neck shirt, he is the tallest of the alley gang cats and often is depicted with the eyes of a Siamese cat. He lives at the fire house as the fire house cat as seen in one episode "Hawaii Here We Come". Choo-Choo is apparently a very skilled poker player, as stated by Top Cat in the episode "The Golden Fleecing". He had a couple of love crushes "Choo-Choo's Romance" and "Choo-Choo Goes Gaga-Gaga", however unlike Fancy-Fancy or Top Cat, Choo-Choo has no courage talking to girls. When he talks, his voice sounds like Woody Allen. In the movie, his voice is a bit narrow and higher and he plays bingo at a retirement. He is voiced by Marvin Kaplan and Jason Harris in the movie.
Yes. Choo-Choo is definitely the best cat, if not the "top" cat. The Woody Allen connection is a little strange however: how many people knew about him then? He was likely doing standup, and maybe he'd been on Ed Sullivan or something, but I don't think he'd been in any movies. But for some reason, Hanna-Barbera wanted a likeness of his voice, maybe for its fundamental New York-ness.
Anyway, concerning the above clip: you have to watch a specific portion, 1:09 to 1:22. It's very New Yorky, full of the funk and babble of the city and its ramshackle urban skyline. But just listen to the music! Doesn't it remind you of something, perhaps a cartoon take on Rhapsody in Blue?
Now watch the beginning of the clip from Manhattan, the first thirty seconds or so. Compare and contrast.
Jesus, I can't believe how similar they are! When Woody begins to narrate, it's like we're hearing Choo-Choo resurrected from the Hanna-Barbera vaults.
I can't help but think that Woody unconsciously borrowed from this cartoon when making Manhattan. This is only one of many episodes that opened in a similar way. I mean. . . with a character in it who was supposed to be him. . .
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Back in May, I had a conversation with an old Greek man who entered America via Ellis Island. I asked him, "Papou (an endearing term in Greek), if you could give me one piece of advice, what would it be?" Without hesitation, he said to me, "When I came to this country, I always wanted to surround myself with smart people. I wanted to learn from them. I would tell myself, 'George, if you're the smartest man in the room, then you're in the wrong room.' This is the greatest advice that I can give you." He went on to tell me that this is how he became a successful businessman. When I look around the room at all my fellow MSBAers, I say to myself, "Welcome to your room." This is the room where you will learn from each and every person. This is the room where, just by listening, you will receive the step-by-step guide to sport industry success. This is the room Papou George would never want to leave.
My predecessors have already bragged about the incredible offices we've visited and the inspiring Speakers we've heard from, so I'll spare you the potential FOMO – but in case you were wondering, this program has been nothing short of superb. The advice we receive, the locations we visit, and the connections/friendships we make along the way are simply priceless.
"When I look around the room at all my fellow MSBAers, I say to myself, 'Welcome to your room.' This is the room where you will learn from each and every person. This is the room where, just by listening, you will receive the step-by-step guide to sport industry success."
Tonight, Ed O'Hara, President & Chief Creative Officer of SME, Inc., has set a new bar for Speakers and I gotta say, I don't know if it will be able to be surpassed in my personal opinion. He taught us about branding, but beyond that he presented his branding tagline, "Win the Heart," which has been validated through SME's various successful campaigns. Wow, reaching for people's emotions instead of their wallets? That's something you don't hear about anymore, but an honorable concept that needs to be applied more often. Mr. O'Hara is what I would call The Godfather of Branding. Humble, passionate, and genuine: the secret ingredients to the delicious recipe of success and the attributes that every person in the room tonight felt emanating from our wonderful Speaker.
I have never been more honored to be standing in a room. We all come from different places – small towns, big cities, even different countries – but this thing called MSBA has molded us into a small family. I don't know how Lorne and Bailey did it, but somehow they found a group of kids that are the best of the best, not in the sense of knowledge or status but, more importantly, genuinely good human beings. My dad has always told me, "If you wake up every morning and think about how you can make someone else happy, you win the game of life." I can honestly say these 24 individuals are winning, and I can't wait to spend the rest of this summer and hopefully years to come with my new friends.


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Dior, Tarte and e.l.f haul thanks to Tammie!
Tarte Amazonian clay long-wear blush in dollface and natural beauty! Oh my these are just beautiful ♥ Look at that embossing!! I haven't used these just yet (had to take photos first of course being a beauty blogger!) but I have high hopes for them =)
My very first Dior Addict lipsticks!! *happy dance*
Dior Addict in Diorkiss and Urban which is a Sephora exclusive. I tried these quickly today and I know why Tammie raves about them. The colours are gorgeous and they feel fantastic! My wallet is weeping already because I know I'll have to get more!
Tammie also helped me purchase the e.l.f eyelid primer and she very sweetly included the e.l.f all over color stick in Golden Peach for me to try too!
Thank you so much for helping me fulfill these lemmings Tammie!! I think I'll be asking you to help me get more items in the near future Xp
What items are you currently lemming ladies?
Thanks for looking as always! Have a lovely weekend =)
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great picks!!! Australia's make up limitation drives me nuts... as well as the over pricing.. ridiculous!ReplyDelete
the blushes look gorgeous :D so do the lippies x)ReplyDelete
can't wait till I can haul again!
@Lily: Glad you like my picks! ARGH the limited range drives me up the wall. I read so many US and British blogs and I just want all the products too! Paying double what everyone else pays makes me so mad >=(ReplyDelete
@Moni: Yes they are gorgeous! They're sitting on my dressing table at the moment and I'm just admiring them lol. EEEEK I hope you can haul soon!
Those blushes look amazing, everything is so cute :)ReplyDelete
Love Christine ♥
Great haul!ReplyDelete
Have fun with all this!
Everything looks so pretty! I always have trouble wearing lipsticks, otherwise I'd have some lemming problems with those...ReplyDelete
I can tell you that I already use the e.l.f. eyelid primer and I think it's pretty fabulous, especially for the price!
I love the Tarte blushes!ReplyDelete
Lovely haul! Isn't Dior Addict in Diorkiss just a Must-Have color? ;)ReplyDelete
Great haul! I love the lippies. I would love to see some swatchesReplyDelete
Wow fab haul, those blushes look great! The lip sticks look amazing:)ReplyDelete
So glad you like everything so much!ReplyDelete
What an awesome little haul! I'm loving those Dior Addict lipsticks- can't wait to see pics!ReplyDelete
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your post got me to buy a tarte blush today! well actually, i don't think its a full size but i got it in dollface and OMG love. it's such a pretty natural flush of pink ^^ReplyDelete
wow! those lipsticks look amazing! :)ReplyDelete
The tarte blushes are fantastic! I had to get mine through a shipping service from the US and I have to say the whole process can be a bit annoying.ReplyDelete
Will you be swatching the Dior lipsticks? I am so in love with them! =)
mega lemming some chanel rouge coco shine's thanks to your post!! love.ReplyDelete
lovely package!!
nice haul :D elf products are ok for the priceReplyDelete
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The credit union industry is "under siege" by frivolous lawsuits alleging website noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to Michelle Anderson, partner with the law firm of Fisher Phillips.
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed across all industries nationwide, especially in California, Florida, and New York, she says.
"Private lawsuits are the biggest threat—they're a cottage industry," Anderson says. "Some firms do this for a living—they have testers to see if you're in compliance. The problem is, there's no recovery to individual plaintiffs; all of the recovery goes to the lawyer."
Common allegations in ADA lawsuits include:
To improve website accessibility, Anderson advises credit unions to:
Anderson addressed the 2018 CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference.
Visit CUNA News for more conference coverage, and get live updates on Twitter via @CUNACraig, @cumagazine, @CUNACouncils, and by using the #MBDCouncil hashtag. Learn more about the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council, a member-led professional society for credit union executives, at cunacouncils.org.


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This week's hairstyle is inspired by Prim in the new Mockingjay movie of The Hunger Games movie franchise. We've watched Prim grow up, from a little girl with side braids, into a beautiful young woman who works to take care of injured patients in a District 13 hospital.
Prim's braided hairstyles have matured right along with her, as we see in this tutorial.
We know that Prim needs her hair out of her face, and pinned back out of the way, so that she can care for her patients. The obviously best way to do this would be with an updo!, And, typical to Prim's affinity for signature braids, just like her sister Katniss, she keeps braids as the base for her updo.
This is a very easy updo to create, and it gives a very sophisticated look especially when worn slicked back. You can achieve this look by wetting the hair down beforehand, or by adding in some pomade as you comb the hair before styling.
I can see this hairstyle being perfect for formal occasions, cheer, dance, ballet, and some sports. To see your own photo recreations featured in our CGH App, feel free to tag your own photos of this hairstyle on IG with: #CGHPrimBuns
In another scene from the movie, Prim wears another version of a Dutch wrap-around braid, similar to what she wore in Catching Fire, but it was only seen from one angle and we couldn't determine the exact look.
Be sure to check out the rest of our Hunger Games-inspired hairstyles over the years!
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The only problem with the 3rd book in this movie franchise, is that it is split into two movies! We can't see how the directors and Lionsgate will portray the ending until the last movie comes out on Nov 20, 2015!
Have you guys seen the movie yet? What did you think of it? Please leave a comment below!
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Want to see the funniest video clip you've seen in a LOOOOONNNNGGGG time? My twins, BrooklynAndBailey, had their wisdom teeth removed last Tuesday, and made us swear that we would film everything. We gave them the footage, and this is what they approved for you to see! They are identical twins, but their reactions to the anesthesia are far from identical! You will laugh, and cry, and maybe pee your pants a little, all at the same time! Just click below to view!


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I'm east coast born and bred but PNW raised. I'm the oldest of three and my parents both come from large families (Dad one of six, Mom one of nine)! My Mom is actually a triplet with two sisters born five minutes before her, and is identical to one. I grew up in Federal Way but went to school up north at Western Washington University. My parents are part of the old school. Everything they taught us was to prepare my brother, sister, and me how to do for ourselves and not to wait or rely on others. The lessons and lectures have definitely helped me meet and exceed educational and career goals I've set for myself.
I'm super easy going! I have a six-year-old Siberian Husky named Ronin who is rambunctious at times but people-loving and joyful. I play bass guitar and hope to one day learn to play the harmonica. I'm a lover of all genres of musics. Big comic book and tech geek. 90's music is the BEST. Dez dropped it. Nickelback is an awesome band. There was plenty of room on the door for Jack. Han shot first. The dress was white and gold. Star Wars rankings from best to worst: 57834612
I enjoy being a sponge when introduced to new processes and procedures. I think it has helped me become a more mindful and efficient employee because I'm always looking to better myself. Technology is constantly changing and I think having a thirst for learning about these new developments goes a long way in being successful in the field. I'm super excited about the opportunity to take what I've learned in IT and help Gravity service customers and reach goals. I love learning from people of different backgrounds and those with different work experiences. I'm eager to learn more about Gravity and the great things the company is doing.
Yuri Trivia
- Favorite Food: Thai
- Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan
- Favorite Book: The Last Lecture
- Hobbies: Camping, watching the Seahawks and Mariners, getting some exercise in with my pup, and I also play in an adult kickball league once a week.
- Favorite Quote: "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." – Randy Pausch


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A woman with flu-like symptoms who died on a cross-Canada train on the weekend complained of feeling ill before boarding, Via Rail said.
The 86-year-old woman, whose identity has not been released, boarded the train in Edmonton with two relatives, and suddenly died near Parry Sound, Ontario Provincial Police said.
Two cabins on the train, which had departed from Vancouver on Dec. 25, had been quarantined after the passengers said they were feeling ill, said Elizabeth Huart, spokesperson for Via Rail.
She said it was a decision made by both train officials and the passengers themselves to stay in their cabin.
"When [these passengers] boarded the train, they indicated to our employees that they were not feeling good. That they had flu-like symptoms, and it was decided that they would be quarantined," she said Sunday. "Which means that they would stay in their cabin, and all of the services would come to them."
The train was travelling eastbound through McDougall Township, about 15 kilometres northeast of Parry Sound, when the woman was discovered to be unconscious and unresponsive.
At around 5:15 am on Saturday morning, West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police and emergency workers were notified of the woman's death. The woman was later pronounced dead by a local coroner.
After the woman's body was discovered in one cabin, three other train passengers were taken off the train and sent to hospital for treatment, Via Rail said.
Ms. Huart would not say what the relationship of the three passengers were to the deceased woman, she said.
The train, which was scheduled to arrive in Toronto at 9 a.m. on Sunday, was delayed by the incident for six hours.
There were 200 passengers and 13 crew members on board, Via Rail said.
The deceased woman's identity will not be released until the family is notified, said Joanne Woodward Fraser, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
The body has been transported to Toronto for an autopsy, she added.
A post-mortem examination was scheduled for Sunday at the Office of the Chief Coroner, O.P.P. said.
Ms. Huart said fatalities such as this are isolated cases, and it's very rare for passengers to be quarantined.
"It's an isolated case, but its not uncommon to have people that are feeling sick," she said.
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Ukraine Crisis Roils Global Markets
Sara Murray and Chris Hyzy look at market reaction to the Ukrainian crisis, and Rebecca Smith looks at threats to the U.S. power grid.
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... the ... the escalating crisis in Ukraine of the global markets today ... welcome here Monday afternoon news have I'm Sara Mary let's go straight to our markets Jack ... today that Jones industrial average down about a hundred and fifty five points or ... less than a percentage point there ... the Nasdaq closing down about thirty one points about three quarters of a percentage point any SNP also ending down today about fourteen points their ... decrease in the free driving up oil prices day sending investors are rushing in victory CCK then assets of what she UVU it with your money ... joining me now is as high teens and the chief investment officer and managing director U S Trust like a thousand things to rehear Curacao the made up some of the losses save it still rough day in the markets haven't you seen this situation Ukraine in the infancy investors that ... he ought to give the body was mostly focus on what was going on year to billion Germany that the linkages between them the expose of the Russia has in terms of energy with Europe and the overall economic impact ... is still a good portion of the markets to clear the higher beta errors with an emerging markets also cut a slot on this news images Amec stimulation of ... in this whole movement out of risk assets that are most vulnerable to wide swings we saw that May and June of last year it put itself here at the beginning of two thousand and fourteen ... but we what fell down six percent we came all the way back seven point five percent here we are about eighteen forty six on the Essen P ... and and people still understand that the geo political landscape is very tenuous at this point ... some of the seeker after the SA people moving into and with the outlook for that for those short-term ... del Boyle's up ... two dollars a barrel are so high even higher than that one point in time gold is up as well and other insurance page ... proceed on risk assets not Treasuries were well bid today as well ... 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The Story behind the colors...
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Updated: January 31, 2013
ICLEMC Colors
The ICLEMC Colors:
The Iron Circle Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club's Colors are Gold over Black. The Gold signifies the copper metal used to create the first police badge. The Black represents the mourning of fallen officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The Cross Rifles and draping handcuff represent the tools of our trade.
The Skull reminds us of our fallen brothers.
The Banner: "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" is Latin for "No One Attacks Me With Impunity". It symbolizes the unity amongst all Brothers in Blue. Our Club Name: "The IRON CIRCLE" signifies the everlasting Trust, Loyalty and Brotherhood between its members.
History (Courtesy of our Hawaii Brothers)
A one-piece patch signifies a family club, riding club, AMA- sanctioned motorcycle club or political action/biker rights organization. Some require little more than filling out an application (which is actually a release of liability) and mailing a check.
• A two-piece patch usually signifies a motorcycle club in transition, awaiting approval from the dominant club(s) to become a three-piece patch. These clubs are sometimes, not always, in the process of becoming an associate or support club. The hierarchy and traditions in the MC community are complex but not without purpose. They are valuable for maintaining order and avoiding trouble.
• A three-piece patch traditionally meant that the club is an "outlaw club," but not necessarily a 1% club. With very few exceptions (ie: LEMC's), the club has most likely been approved by the dominant club in the state or area. The three- piece patch is awarded in three parts as a prospective member earns the privilege to wear the full patch. A "hangaround" is someone who is eligible for membership and has been invited to attend club events and runs, but wears no part of the patch. If he is sponsored by a full member and approved by the club members he may wear the bottom rocker and is considered a "prospect" or "probate". If he successfully completes the training period and is approved by 100% of the members, he is allowed to have the top rocker and the "center patch" or club insignia. His colors are then complete and he is considered to be a full member or "patch holder." The traditional, or "old school," three-piece patch MC is one that adheres to established protocols, traditions and a code of conduct.
The term colors are used when referring to a motorcycle clubs' patch with two rockers. One is placed over the top of the middle large graphic patch and one placed underneath it. The rockers are usually curved bars with the top bar designating the club name and the lower bar designating the location of the club. The two rockers are separate from the middle, larger graphic type patch, hence the term three-piece patch. Motorcycle clubs differ from riding clubs or other types of motorcycle organizations as they traditionally have "prospecting" time (a probationary training period) required before the club members decide to accept the individual into the group and allow him to wear or "fly" the colors of the group. Most club colors will also have MC printed on the rocker or as an additional small, rectangular patch, sometimes referred to as a "cube," to further clarify it as a motorcycle club rather than another type of organization.
The grey area:
A dramatic increase in the number of recreational motorcyclists in recent years has clouded the issue of what differentiates a motorcycle club from a riding club. Some military or veteran's motorcycle clubs (VMC) which are actually AMA-sanctioned, non-outlaw clubs, wear three-piece patches while not engaging in the established MC tradition of prospecting. These clubs may simply require evidence of prior or current military service and ownership of a motorcycle for membership. While the wisdom of this practice in the larger context of the MC community could certainly be questioned, VMCs provide a viable alternative for many riders.
It gets hazy when you consider that the territorial 1% motorcycle clubs seldom know which VMCs prospect their members, thereby educating them in established customs and courtesies, and which do not. All too often, they find out when a VMC patch holder violates a point of protocol and creates a situation impacting the entire club or chapter's ability to ride free.
Law enforcement motorcycle clubs (LEMC) often DO engage in the practice of prospecting, providing them with the knowledge and understanding of protocol necessary to become functioning entities in the MC community. They pretty much do their own thing while maintaining a code of ethics consistent with their profession. LEMC's were set up at a brotherhood for like minded individuals, in the Law Enforcement field. LEMC's are just about the only MC's that are law abiding but adhere to the traditional ways of the MC.
Several national organizations have wisely decided to unite their rockers with their patch to create the appearance of a one piece patch and avoid sending the wrong message to the MC community. H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group), among others. Some veterans advocacy groups wear colors and ride motorcycles (or not) yet they are quick to point out that they are not a motorcycle club (Rolling Thunder and American Legion Riders are two such examples). These groups, more often than not, earn respect by showing respect and typically function well in the greater community context.
History of the three-piece patch
The AMA was founded in 1924 as an organizing arm of Motorcycle Manufacturers and mainly supported by the Motorcycle Manufacturers to promote motorcycle riding in America. They sanctioned groups of riders from the same area that rode together as motorcycle clubs. Some wore complete matching outfits with the name of their motorcycle club stitched on the back of their shirts and jackets. At events, the AMA gave awards for the best-dressed club so this was the start of motorcycle club patches. During an event in 1947 in Hollister, CA members of the Booze Fighters MC and Pissed Off Bastards of Bloomington (POBOB) made the headlines with a sensational news story. The AMA wrote an article in their magazine shortly after the episode denouncing the offensive bikers stating, "99% of all of their members are law-abiding citizens and only 1% are outlaws". Thus began what are today referred to as outlaw motorcycle clubs and "one percenters." These clubs were not sanctioned by the AMA and were banned from attending AMA events.
In order to designate themselves as an outlaw club to all other clubs, the one percenters cut their club patches into three separate pieces. The top rocker was the name of the club, the center was the emblem of the club, and the bottom rocker was their locale. The outlaw motorcycle clubs organized their own events and parties and did the opposite of what the AMA had been doing: There were no Best Dressed awards, they modified ("chopped") down their bikes leaner and meaner, to go faster and look different, scrapped the mufflers, guzzled beer, and did other "wild" things which, with the help of a willing press and Hollywood character studies, created the cultural icon of the rebellious outlaw biker.
A fictionalized version of the Hollister "raid" later became the storyline for a movie called "The Wild One" starring Marlon Brando as leader of the fictional Black Rebels Motorcycle Club, and Lee Marvin as the Booze Fighters' infamous Wino Willie. And so it went. More movies, more bikers, more fear, more headlines. > >
The 1% Diamond Patch
The diamond patch with "1%" worn on the front of a "cut" (vest) with the three-piece back patch signifies the club is either a 1% or 1% support club. They may not be the dominant club in the area but will almost certainly be sanctioned by the local dominant. There have been situations where the dominant is not a 1% club but those are rare and, quite possibly, extinct. The number "13" is also sometimes worn in a diamond patch. It is alleged to represent the thirteenth letter of the alphabet, "M" which stands for marijuana. Or maybe it's just a cool number. Rightly or wrongly, law enforcement organizations (LEO) regard the diamond patch as an outward, visible indicator of criminal activity within the motorcycle riding community. While the best propaganda usually contains some element of truth, the distortions are often so outrageous that if they weren't oriented towards spreading fear, they would be comical.
Nomad Rocker
Some MC members have earned the right to wear a "NOMAD" bottom rocker. This is only when that member maintains a lifestyle within the common definition of the word nomad. > (no·mad) A member of a group of people who have no fixed home and move according to the seasons from place to place in search of food, water, and grazing land. A person with no fixed residence who roams about; a wanderer. It is a valued distinction of lifestyle that only a few can truly live up to, and as such, causes unfavorable notice when seen used by those most obviously not living up to the common meaning. By definition a "NOMAD", more often than not, will be traveling alone and needs an ability to represent, maintain & otherwise survive under circumstances unusual from the norm.
A little common sense goes a long way in the motorcycle club community. Be honest with yourself and others. If you are not prepared to fully accept the responsibility of wearing an MC patch, explore other alternatives for a group riding experience. Being a motorcycle enthusiast or having prior military service does not, in itself, prepare an individual for wearing a three-piece patch. The trial and error method of learning MC customs and protocol is not recommended. Consider very carefully any ideas that you and your pals might have about starting a motorcycle club. In all probability, a group already exists that would suit your style and the important work has already been done. Questions that could be interpreted as intelligence-gathering will not be well-received ("So, how many guys are in your chapter?" isn't a good question under any circumstances. "Hey. Does that '13' on your vest mean that you guys smoke pot?" probably isn't a good one either). Never, ever interrupt patch holders while they are conversing with one another and stand at a respectable distance while waiting to be acknowledged. You may be surprised at how much some basic courtesy is appreciated.
MC members understand the meaning and importance of respect. They demand it for themselves and their club brothers; they provide it to patch holders outside of their own club until given a reason to do otherwise. Regardless of what's on your back, or how you got it, it is of the utmost importance to show an appropriate degree of respect to those who earned their colors in the old-school tradition.


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