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December 21st, 2006, 6:43 pm
Christmas! :D
Yup, I've been updating smoothly and on time, lately, and I'm darned glad about it! Lesse, changes. Well, I've become better at the whole, HTML business, so that's better. :3
What else? Um, Christmas is almost here and I'm glad.
Me: OH MY GOD FOUR --CKING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!!!
It's going to frikkin' ROCK!
On the downside (omigod there HAS to be a downside! Dx), I'm sick. Well, I'm sick now. If you read this next month or something, I'm not sick anymore! Well, I could be, it all depends on...
Nevermind. I'm sick NOW! Um...At...December 21...
OH, but my knee does have muscle damage and it's numb so I can't feel it! Merry Christmas trip to the Doc!
I wonder if it'll be all Christmas-ey, you know? Odds are not. Maybe there'll be a Santa or something...meh...


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March 30 | Good Friday
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two…March 30, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two…March 30, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, "So! You who are…March 29, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it…March 28, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him…March 27, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Let this Messiah, this king of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see…March 26, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one…March 23, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20b Read: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21…March 22, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve, but this man has done…March 21, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "He saved others; let him save himself if he is God's Messiah, the Chosen One." Luke 23:35b…March 20, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Luke 23:42 Read: Luke 23:32-46 Listen: Luke 23…March 19, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you into Galilee.' There you…March 16, 2018
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping…he said, "are you asleep? Couldn't you keep watch…March 15, 2018

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Hi Everyone! Thank you for stumbling on this blog entry! I'm testing this out to see if it works but I truly believe that Spirit piggybacks messages to multiple people. I will try to do at least one per day in the hopes that someone finds this tarot reading and in some way helps them to! It doesn't matter when I did the reading. What matters is that for some reason you found it and you're reading it right now! I wish you blessings from Above, peace and love! Marie
I've asked our guides on what you need to know regarding your career, love, and general advice. I've drawn a 4 card spread: Sun (reversed), Nine of Swords, Princess of Pentacles, and the Queen of Wands (reversed). Regarding your career, it seems like you are no longer enjoying your current job, and may be making plans or ideas of doing something else in your life. You may be feeling unmotivated right now, probably because lack of direction of momentum, but keep going. I don't see you staying in this career and you should be doing something else. Just accept that everything has its own timing. Regarding your relationship, I am not sure if you are in a relationship or not, but either you are or will be having problems in the relationship, or you are trying to get over a relationship and finding it difficult. I was only supposed to take 1 card, and but second one popped out so I feel it needed to be read also and something about plans or ideas, that could be connected to your business venture that involves travel. Not sure if that is the basis of relationship issues or not, but could feel that you and your partner are at a crossroads because of these new ideas or new aspirations or adventures that may be keeping you away from home. You would need to work out what's best for both of you. The general advice is that it seems that past failures have discouraged you and you are lacking the confidence you once had. You do still have it in you, you've just hidden it away and believed that drive you once had is no longer there. I feel that something is pulling you to something greater, but the block is the courage you lack. You must find that faith you had in yourself to believe in yourself again. Please know that the cards are not set in stone and can change with your choices in life. I hope this reading made any sense to you, as I didn't have any information at all. If anything needs clarification, please let me know. Thank you for letting me take a look into your life, and I thank our guides for their help in this reading. I wish you much Blessings! Love and Light- Marie


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Francis Chan
Francis Chan is the best-selling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, and the host of the BASIC.series (Who Is God & We Are Church) and most recently, with wife Lisa, You and Me Forever (Claire Love Publishing, 2014). He is the former teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, CA, a church he and his wife started in 1994. Francis is also the Founder and Chancellor of Eternity Bible College and currently is planting churches in the San Francisco area. He recently launched a countrywide discipleship movement called Multiply with David Platt.
Francis sits on the board of directors of Children's Hunger Fund and World Impact. Together, Francis and Lisa raise their five children in Northern California.
Website: crazylove.org
Twitter: @crazylove


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Recipe Tester/ Developer:
Works with Food Network Kitchens Digital staff to test and help develop recipes that are on trend, seasonal, and evergreen.
Culinary Production Assistant:
Ensures all necessary products are available and organized for Chopped Jr. Meet and Greets. Fabricates all mise en place, prepares each contestant's signature dish and coordinates with Culinary Stylist for the most efficient execution.
Food & Features Intern:
Trendspotting August, 2016
Worked with senior editorial staff to pitch, research, and develop feature stories for the magazine. Worked with food department to edit recipes for food stylist and art department. Worked with the digital team to create content for the blog along with helping produce Facebook Live streams. Attended press events to represent Food & Wine.
Lead Food Stylist On Vegetarian Documentary:
Was responsible for every aspect of food styling. Shopping, cooking, plating, and working with both the crew and the talent to create the most appetizing food action shots.
Adventures in Slow Cooking by Sara DiGregorio:
Was responsible for shopping, cooking, photographing, and critiquing over 25 recipes. Created unique solutions for flavor profiles, cooking times, and garnishes.
Simple Secrets: The Fearless Baker by Erin Jeanne McDowell:
In a team of three, we baked our way through the entire cookbook for a full two week photo shoot.
Food Content Creator:
Food Stylist:
Commissioned to do several projects for the lifestyle guru, Lauren Sydney. Responsible for executing the producers vision through shopping, cooking, and plating.


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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A man who was paid by a distant cousin to kill her employer because she was stealing from him has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms.
Twenty-five-year-old Dante Jeter of Baltimore was sentenced Tuesday for felony first-degree murder in the September 2006 beating and stabbing death of 51-year-old Albert Ro.
Ro, a dentist, employed 37-year-old Shontay Hickman of Baltimore. She stole $17,000 in insurance reimbursement checks from Ro. She paid Jeter $1,000 to kill Ro before he could turn her in.
The Capital of Annapolis reports that Hickman pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. She testified against Jeter.


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Trematolobelia macrostachys
- Conservation Status: Apparently secure
- Distribution: O'ahu (Ko'olau), Moloka'i, Maui
- Date photographed: 11/15/2012
- Ease of viewing: Difficult
- *Identification: Form– Treelets 1-4 m tall Leaves– linear to oblanceolate, blades 15-36 cm long, 0.8-3.1 cm wide. Flower– calyx lobes triangular, 3-17 mm long, 1-3 mm wide; corolla various shades of pink, subbilabiate, 43-73 mm long.
- Phylogenetic comments: Trematolobelia macrostacys is the only species in the endemic genus found on multiple islands. The genus itself is thought to be the sister clade of Lobelia sect. Galeatella
- My notes: Once again my O'ahu love is showing. The first plants discovered in this genus were from the summits behind Honolulu by George T. Lay sometime between 1826-1827. It is neat for me to think the same areas where I see them now are the same areas where they were first scientifically described all those years ago. Unlike other capsular lobeliads, the fruits don't dehisce by loculicidal slits, but by irregular pores throughout the fruit walls. The dry fruit have been colorfully called "pepper shakers" in some circles (i.e. my nerdy plant friends). T. macrostachys typically flowers from September through November. It is always a spectacular side bonus to any summit hike to come across one in full infloresence!
- Links: Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands
- Refs: Lammers, Thomas G. "Revision of the endemic Hawaiian genus Trematolobelia (Campanulaceae: Lobelioideae)." Brittonia 61.2 (2009): 126-143.
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*From Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai'i


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End-point assessment
When a Swarm learner reaches the end of their training journey, we work with their employer to thoroughly review all the gained knowledge, skills and behaviours and make sure all components such as Maths and English have been achieved. We then mutually agree if the apprentice is ready to move onto a process known as End Point Assessment. This review is known as the "gateway". Only when both Swarm and the employer agree that the apprentice is 100% ready, they then take steps to get them ready for an external and independent process called End Point Assessment.
What does End Point Assessment look like?
Each apprenticeship standard has an employer designed synoptic end-point assessment and whats involved carries across different standards. It is separate to any qualifications or other assessment that the apprentice may undertake during our training and the apprentice will not be able to achieve the apprenticeship without passing the End Point Assessment.
What's involved?
EPA as we call it (End Point Assessment) can take many forms but its always done by an external independent organisation that is listed on the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations. This can normally take 1-3 days depending on the standard and normally be a mixture of 3-4 different types of assessments. Below we give examples of some of the types of assessments you can expect.
Is it graded?
Yes, each part of the EPA has a weighted percentage attached to it and an overall pass mark is normally a combined percentage that grades you between:
Typical Types of End Point Assessment
Tests and Examination
Normally this is an electronic exam that tests scenarios, questions and responses of the apprentice. The test itself sometimes is multiple choice but depends on the standard and what level the learner is doing.
Don't Worry, Swarm will do trial runs and mock tests way before this happens.
Portfolio of Work
The completed learning portfolio will be assessed by the Independent Assessor who makes their own judgement on the quality of the work. It will comprise of a collection of evidence (preferably in an online portfolio with written, audio and video evidence)
Don't Worry, we will have created one with your help throughout the apprenticeship.
Sometimes a presentation is required when a project has been completed as part of the apprenticeship standard. Depending on the apprenticeship and its level, this presentation can be either electronically presented or in person to a panel. Sometimes there is a Q&A (Question and Answer session) involved if you are presenting to a panel.
This can be daunting but Swarm invests in professional support to give each learner lots of advanced presentation training and practice runs
Depending on the standard, knowledge and competency is sometimes assessed via an interview with an EPA assessor. The interview is usually conducted using a range of media (telephone interview, live media, online or written), whichever is the most appropriate for the standard and the apprentice.
Don't Worry,Swarm invests in professional support to give each learner lots of interview training and practice
Don't Worry
Our tutors, mentors and trainers will get you 110% ready for EPA before you reach Gateway and only when you and your employer feel confident will we put you forward. We invest in very very good trainers and support staff to get you to confident in going for a Distinction.


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Shared Reading: a secular church?
From Robert Lyon, Communications Intern
Prayer, the Church's banquet, Angels' age,
God's breath in man returning to his birth,
The soul in paraphrase, heart in pilgrimage,
The Christian plummet, sounding heaven and earth;
Prayer, George Herbert
Here at The Reader we have developed a Shared Reading model that brings people together, creates community and builds confidence and trust through reading aloud. The creative and essentially human aspects of short stories and poetry are the vehicle we use to explore important issues and draw out the experiences and beliefs of our readers. Even when phrased in this way many may be surprised to learn that The Reader has been mentioned in the same breath as a religious body.
Casper ter Kuile is a trainee minister for non-religious people and in a recent article for The Huffington Post Is the Church of England Fit for Purpose he discusses the potential failings of the modern Church of England. After identifying a growing gap between the public and the Anglican Church Body he suggests the church still has much to offer but he seeks to imagine ''articulating the purpose of the church differently''. It is here that Kuile draws attention to The Reader as one of the organisations which is helping to build communities of belonging and make meaning in our lives.
While The Reader has no religious agenda there are parallels to be drawn between what happens in Shared Reading and within communities that meet within the Church. In the reading groups our readers can feel a sense of community, where friends are made and support can be found. At The Reader we believe in the power of poetry and literature which can remind us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves.
It is a pleasure to be mentioned in Casper's article, especially in conjunction with other meaningful projects.
There is a great opportunity to hear more about the relationship between reading and belief as we look towards Easter. In partnership with The Reader, Wednesday 2nd March will see author, screenwriter and our patron Frank Cottrell Boyce appear as part of Liverpool Parish Church's Lent Talks. Frank will be talking about his award-winning book The Unforgotten Coat - written especially for The Reader's Our Read campaign in 2011. The book, described by Frank as 'home-made', could not be more timely given the context of the ongoing refugee and migration crisis in Europe.
Tickets for the Lent Talk at Our Lady & St Nicholas Church this coming Wednesday starting at 6.15pm are free but can be registered online now.


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I love the rare luxury of starting the morning slow.
A few notes (because I've been on a serious bullet point kick):
Since beginning this food elimination diet at the first of the year, I've eaten some version of a fruit bowl for breakfast nearly every morning. Today's bounty included pears, bananas, blueberries, tangerines, avocado, cacao nibs, hemp seeds and toasted pine nuts. It's delish!
BC just recently returned from a trip up to Seattle wherein that good, good man brought me no less than fourty dollars in the best coffee money can buy. In this family we call that a "zoo-zoo" - a thing brought back from some other locale as a gift. Different than a souvenir, a zoo-zoo doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the place, but everything to do with what the giftee loves. Also, it wasn't until I was in my late teens that I learned "zoo-zoo" was not part of standard american language but just a familial term. I spent high school using the term, assuming that people who did not know it's meaning were simply not well-read.
(sorry high school friends)
My hand really is that veiny! While in the thick of chemo, I had multiple nurses tell me with admiration that I had "garden hoses" for veins. When I was younger I disliked my hands intensely, crumpling them up under folded arms and pulling sweaters well past the knuckles, like so many tall girls hiding their gangly limbs. But somewhere along the lines, something shifted and one day I saw them as strong. Capable. Worn. So much more interesting than the smooth and waxy hands of youth, graceful and beat-up like a well used piece of victorian furniture.
Well I do hope your morning has been full of birdsong and biscuits, or at least a strong cup of joe!
~ Umber ~


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Happy New Year 2013
Giveaway Hop
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Babs Book Bistro
So hey guys! I know I have been off the blog for a while now, but only because my exams have been awfully long! I even deactivated my facebook account for the time being and spend most of my time on twitter or youtube. That doesn't mean I want to lose touch with you guys so in the upcoming days I'll be doing one book review and maybe a book spotlight until my exams are done. For the time being, here's another giveaway hop because I love you guys!
This giveaway hop is a bit of two things. Either they're amazing books coming out as movie sometime this year OR they're books that have a sequel coming out this year that I thought you guys would like a chance to win. So here goes the options!
Books coming out as movies.
City of Bones - Cassandra Clare
Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
The Host - Stephenie Meyer
Warm Bodies - Isaac Marion
Les Misérables - Victor Hugo
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
Books with Sequels coming out.
Divergent - Veronica Roth
Delirium - Lauren Oliver
Clockwork Angel - Cassandra Clare
The Selection - Kiera Cass
Cinder - Marissa Meyer
Pushing the Limits - Katie McGarry
Delirium - Lauren Oliver
Clockwork Angel - Cassandra Clare
The Selection - Kiera Cass
Cinder - Marissa Meyer
Pushing the Limits - Katie McGarry
Here's the Rafflecopter, enter below and Goodluck to you all!
This giveaway is international as long as 'The Book Depository' ships to your country.


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Units of Training and WBAs
Completion of Unit of Training (CUT) Forms
Format - Lifelong Learning
ST7 trainees in the Oxford School of Anaesthesia are expected to have completed 12 months of advanced level training, and and their higher level training modules (HTMs) by the end of their ST7 year.
Over the course of higher training in ST5/6/7, CUT forms are required for these mandatory units of training:
Anaesthesia for neurosurgery, neuroradiology and neurocritical care
Cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiothoracic critical care
Intensive care medicine
Airway Management (part of General duties)
Management of respiratory and cardiac arrest (part of General duties)
Perioperative medicine (part of General duties)
Advanced generic domains x 6
In addition, a minimum of six of the following General duties modules must be completed:
Day surgery
General, urological and gynaecological surgery
Head, neck, maxillo-facial and dental surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Transfer medicine
Trauma and stabilisation
Vascular surgery
The six domains of advanced training should be completed by the end of ST7:
Domain 1 - Clinical practice
Domain 2 - Team working
Domain 3 - Leadership
Domain 4 - Innovation
Domain 5 - Management
Domain 6 - Education
The WBA requirements for each module are detailed in CCT in Anaesthesia Annexe D. The WBA requirements for advanced training modules are detailed in CCT in Anaesthesia Annexe E.
Educational Supervisor's Structured Report (ESSR)
Format - Lifelong Learning
One per year, immediately prior to ARCP
Multi-Source Feedback
Format - Lifelong Learning
A minimum of 8 responders is currently required by the College. Higher numbers are helpful.
Frequency - Minimum of one per calendar year
Please include a cover page in your up-to-date CV highlighting the following:
Training grade
New items since your last ARCP including:
Clinical Governance/Quality Improvement Summary
CPD Summary
Format - eportfolio/Lifelong Learning uploaded to the 'My Details' tab so that it can be accessed via your ESSR
You should have actively participated and contributed to at least one of the following per year:
Audit with recognisable standards (eg. audit recipe book)
Re-audit to close the audit loop
Contribution to development of new clinical guideline
Contribution to quality assurance/improvement programme
Major review of clinical effectiveness/outcomes in a local Trust
Logbook Summary
Format - Lifelong Learning
From 1st August 2018 all new CT1, ST3 and ST5 trainees must use the RCoA logbook integrated within the Lifelong Learning Platform
Applicable for Academic Clinical Fellows (ACF) and Academic Clinical Lecturers (ACL)
Format - Academic Progress Report uploaded to Lifelong Learning
Out of Programme Experience/Training (OOPE/OOPT)
Applicable if taking time out of programme
Format - Lifelong Learning
Out of programme summary, containing a brief description of work undertaken. This should include level of supervision, number of patients and case mix. If your out of programme time has been approved for training by the RCoA, please upload a copy of the report sent to the RCoA as evidence.
Reflective Practice
Format - Lifelong Learning
Reflective practice is a key part of CPD and revalidation. If you have been involved in any conduct, capability or Serious Incident/Significant Event requiring investigation or named in any complaint, then the panel requires evidence that you have discussed it with your Educational Supervisor and reflected on the outcome. From Feb 2019 either of the following items will be accepted as evidence of reflective practice:
A record of reflective practice in the Educational Supervisor's Structured Report.
Evidence of reflective practice writing, which should include an overall reflection of your previous 12 month period of training.
Please see the GMC/Academy of Medical Royal Colleges guidance
Format - Form R and Whole Scope of Practice forms uploaded to Lifelong Learning.
Personal Development Plan
Format - Lifelong Learning


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Three members of a major heroin distribution organization, which delivered drugs to buyers across Ventura County, have been arrested, authorities said Friday.
Roberto Zaragoza, Victor Castillo and Jonathan Cruz-Diaz, all of Oxnard, were taken into custody Wednesday on suspicion of possessing $150,000 worth of heroin, said Ventura County sheriff's Capt. Don Aguilar.
The men were significant members of an organization known as "The Boys," which essentially operated by catering to their buyers' needs, he said.
"It's basically like a service," Aguilar said. "This was a network that was covering the entire county."
A buyer would typically dial a phone number and place an order for a specific amount of heroin, and then the men would deliver the drugs anywhere in Ventura County, authorities said.
Their countywide style of delivery made the organization unique because other drug operations often maintain specific neighborhood boundaries, Aguilar said.
Narcotics detectives began investigating the men in April after seeing heroin sales in Santa Paula, Ventura and Oxnard, the sheriff's department said in a statement.
They discovered that Zaragoza, 22, was allegedly supplying the heroin, while Castillo, 22, and Cruz-Diaz, 24, were distributors, sheriff's officials said.
Detectives served a warrant Wednesday at Zaragoza's Oxnard home, where they found $10,000 in crash and 360 grams of tar and powder heroin, the department said in the statement.
At Castillo and Cruz-Diaz's apartment, police reportedly found 27 balloons of packaged heroin and $6,400 in cash. Detectives also seized more than two pounds of heroin at a home in Oxnard.
Castillo was carrying 126 balloons of tar heroin when he was stopped by detectives, sheriff's officials said.
Authorities said the organization commonly used children's balloons to package its heroin.
For breaking news in Los Angeles and California, follow @VeronicaRochaLA.


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Basic First Aid in the Outdoors
Many camping areas are far from professional medical facilities. Even when rescuers and paramedics can fly in by helicopter (which they do only in extreme emergencies), it can take hours to locate the victim. In circumstances that could otherwise be minor incidents, but might turn major without treatment, campers are on their own. That means, a little first aid knowledge can go a long way.
The first lesson is simply to be prepared, both educationally and with the proper supplies. Learn what you need to do and take supplies with you to do it.
Minor scrapes and cuts can become infected and often turn much worse in the wild than in the city. Lack of proper cleansing, lower hygiene and other factors can quickly complicate what would otherwise be a trivial problem.
To head that possibility off at the outset, be sure to take along clean water, bandages (both wrap around and stick on), and disinfectant. Carrying both a combination pain-killer/disinfectant spray as well as cream is a good idea. The first acts really fast and allows you to easily cover the entire area, the latter lasts longer.
Closing wounds cleanly, quickly and effectively is vital, with larger ones more dangerous than smaller, obviously. The skin is the body's first and best defense against germs and helping it along is essential. Unless you're treating a compound fracture (a bone break in which the bone protrudes through the skin), you should wrap the wound after cleaning and applying anti-bacterial spray and/or cream.
With compound fractures, unless you have the medical knowledge to safely move the bone back, it's best just to immobilize it and wrap the limb as well as possible. Then seek emergency medical assistance as quickly as possible. If you can't contact anyone (many cell phones don't work in the wild), go get help. If it represents low risk of making the situation worse, take the patient to them.
A splint can often be improvised from branches, but you need something to tie them together with. Hence, one more reason to have ample wrap around bandages, gauze typically. A good addendum is aspirin, for those whose stomachs can tolerate it. Take care about dosage, though.
One good way to treat potential medical problems is to avoid them in the first place. Learn the appearance of poison ivy, poison oak and other toxic plants – and avoid them at all costs. They're more than merely an annoyance. Exposure to them results in an itchy rash that even anti-itch cream does only so much to relieve. Continual scratching will lead to an open sore and probable infection.
Scissors, or better still a multi-purpose Swiss Army style knife, is a must. The latter often contains a knife for slicing, small scissors for cutting and tweezers for removing splinters – all of which can be tremendously helpful while camping.
Minor problems can quickly grow to spoil a trip. Having the right tools and supplies along and the knowledge of how to use them, can keep most things under control. That allows everyone to still enjoy the experience.


text: You think I'm exaggerating, don't you? But really, I've had the Chvrches album "The Bones of What You Believe" on repeat since I first acquired it. The band (pronounced Churches) is a Scottish synthpop group that has been around since 2011. I've been told I'm a little late to the gate (the album came out in September 2013) but as I've only recently discovered it, I feel very strongly that you should too. Besides, what else would you listen to in the morning, when walking to work, when working, when singing in the shower and when dancing around your apartment holding a broom and calling it cleaning? It's been a decent month.


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Ice, Ice, Baby
Just back from Greenland, the team is on to new adventures, new projects, and new ideas. But that doesn't change one profound truth: what an extraordinary trip! NASA's IceBridge mission continues to conduct profoundly important-- and profoundly challenging--research about what's happening to Earth's climate. The work takes place far away from ordinary life, with limited creature comfort, and even more limited contact with rhythms of days left behind. It was a privlidge to travel with this extraordinary team, and it will be our great privlidge to do so again someday.
Below you'll find a few links to videos produced on location. The production conditions were tough in every way, but the work was the adventure of a lifetime.


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Geoff Safford, Media Relations Assistant
With the Stompers having already clinched the Pacific Association title, there wasn't a whole lot on the line in the game Saturday night at Albert Park. Many of the normal starters were not in the lineup and three pitchers took the field on defense. Pitcher Erik Gonsalves also hit for himself in the lineup. The game Saturday was not played for records or championships, but for the pure love for the game of baseball that these players have. It showed on the field in a 10-5 win over the Pacifics
Starter Nick DeBarr entered the sixth inning with a three run lead. But the Stompers offense had another big rally in them to come roaring back. Six Stompers hitters in a row reached with the tying run coming in on an RBI single by Adam Ogburn. Erik Gonzalves came to the plate after Ogburn with two runners on. On the first pitch of the at bat, Gonzalves launched his first home run of the season over the left field wall to give his team a three run cushion. All of the pitchers had eight RBIs combined. Jose Flores also doubled into deep left center field in the ninth to add on three insurance runs. For one night this group of pitchers went out and just enjoyed themselves, and had fun playing the game they loved.
"That was one of the most fun I've had in my life. That's what happens when a group of players have fun, good things happen," said Gonsalves. "I took two steps out of the box and realized that it was going to go out. I will always remember the game tonight because I was able to hit my first home run as a professional."
Gonzalves also picked up the win for the Stompers pitching seven innings allowing two earned runs. Gonzalves in the process became the first Stomper in the history of the franchise to hit a home run, and pick up a win as a pitcher in the same game. Evan Neiser and Sean Conroy pitched two shutout innings to close the door on the Pacifics with Conroy striking out the side to put a bow on the game in the ninth.
The Stompers (47-30, 24-14 second half) will take the field for the final time in 2016 Sunday afternoon at Albert Park in the series finale against the Pacifics (40-37 19-19 second half). Sonoma has won eight in a row against the Pacifics in the second half, and will go for their third straight series sweep of the Pacifics. Sonoma had won three games all season at Albert Park coming into the series. It will not be a game that features talk of a pennant race or second half records, but if it is anything like the game Saturday it sure will be entertaining.


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As I ponder and reflect on a devotional from Desiring God and Luke 12:32, I am amazed at how God was compared to in different three ways.
"Do not be afraid, little flock…"
He is our Shepherd. We are his flock. A shepherd guides his flock where to eat and drink. A shepherd protects his flock. A shepherd gives comfort to his flock because of his presence.
Psalms 23:1 – The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Reflection – Where is your security anchored? Are you contented? With the Lord, I shall not be in want. He is my Shepherd.
…for your Father…"
He is our Father. We are his children. A father provides for his children. A father loves his children. A father listens to the concern of his children no matter how small it may be.
Galatians 4:6 – Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, " Abba! Father!"
Reflection – Do you realize that you can have an intimate relationship with God? When was the last time that you spent time with him? He is our Abba Father and he longs to be with us.
…has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.
He is our King. We are his servants. A king is powerful. A king is to be respected. A king is to be honored. A king is wealthy.
Psalm 24:1 – The earth is the Lord's, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it
Reflection – when you assess your life and actions, do you think it honors the king? He is our shepherd and father but he is also our king.
Luke 12:32 starts with do not be afraid. We shouldn't be afraid of our enemies because our shepherd protects us. We shouldn't be afraid about being in need because our Father will provide for us. We shouldn't be afraid about the capacity of our Father to provide because he is King.
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The Internet is the modern day printing press; a revolutionary game changer. The Internet owes much of its success to the theory of net neutrality. While net neutrality is not a new topic of discussion, it has been thrust in the limelight with the recent case of Verizon v. FCC, which many are proclaiming signifies a dangerous change in the policies of net neutrality. This article gives an overview of what net neutrality is, and what this means for people and businesses.
What is net neutrality?
A basic, not often thought about question is, how does the internet even work?
You connect to the Internet through pipes owned by telephone and cable companies such as Comcast, Verizon, AT&T, and Time Warner Cable; these are also known as Internet service providers (ISPs). [i]ISPs are controlled by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and by statutes such as the Telecommunications Act of 1996.[ii]The FCC "uses free, publicly available standards that anyone can access and build and it treats all traffic that flows across the network in roughly the same way."[iii]The FCC goes on to add that it in no way does it desire to "restrict the innovation on the Internet."[iv]
To accomplish these goals, the FCC has adopted three basic open Internet rules. The first is transparency, meaning that ISPs must disclose business practices. Second, ISPs cannot block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices. Finally, ISPs cannot unreasonably discriminate network traffic, such as providing particular services to certain websites, slowing down a website's speed, or degrading a certain website's quality.[v]These rules form the foundation of what net neutrality is and how it affects internet usage.
The end is near? Verizon v. Federal Communications Commission
These rules have been in place since time immemorial, however, a recent court decision, Verizon v. Federal Communications Commission, 740 F.3d 623 (C.A.D.C. 2014), has made their fate uncertain.
On Jan. 14, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of Verizon, stating that the government can't force ISPs to adhere to net neutrality.[vi] The issue was whether the FCC had the authority to issue its rules under the legal framework it had adopted, and whether it was subjected to the applicable administrative agency law.[vii]The court ultimately sided with Verizon. The court reasoned that,
"Given that the Commission has chosen to classify broadband providers in a manner that exempts them from treatment as common carriers, the Communications Act expressly prohibits the Commission from nonetheless regulating them as such. Because the Commission has failed to establish that the anti-discrimination and anti-blocking rules do not impose per se common carrier obligations, we vacate those portions of the Open Internet Order."[viii]
In short, the court held that the FCC's rules improperly regarded ISPs as regulated utilities, like telephone companies.[ix]The court did state, however, that the FCC had the authority to act as overseer of Internet services, so long as it encouraged competition.[x] Ultimately, net neutrality has not yet been completely dismantled and the court hasleft it open for the FCC to restructure their rules consistent with the court's opinion.[xi]
Why this Matters
Some feel that the end of net neutrality is a good thing. Scott Cleland, an industry analyst and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, stated that the end of net neutrality, "respects the rule of law, Congress' Constitutional authority it to set interstate communications policy, the Constitution's protections, and court precedent."[xii]He adds that it "encourages private investment and innovation" and asserts that it helps keep the free market competitive.[xiii]
Many feel differently about the end of net neutrality. They suggest net neutrality's demise would be a double edged sword; businesses and consumers alike would suffer. Businesses could no longer use the Internet as freely as before and would be subjected to the rat race of whoever has the most money, gets the biggest piece of the pie. An example in recent headlines is theComcast and Netflix made with one another. The two media giants signed an agreement that has established a more direct connection between them, allowing Comcast users who access Netflix to have a better experience.[xiv]
Now, consider if these types of deals could be made across the board for all websites. While an established company like Netflix may be willing and able to pay, startups might not have those resources. If one of those new companies has a life-changing idea, it might not reach its audience efficiently.[xv] This decision could have serious implications for budding Internet start-ups who cannot pay the costs imposed by these bigger, overarching companies. Their websites would be slow and undesirable, costing them their businesses. Essentially, it would make the playing field so unlevel
ed that there would be no competition or fair market interaction; basic tenants of what our society deems important for businesses to flourish.[xvi]
This could also be a blow to businesses because chances are that if control is given only to a select few, much stricter censorship will follow. These ISPs could decide where to funnel the money to; essentially deciding what will be available, and what will not.[xvii]Additionally, without net neutrality, ISPs can more easily monitor Internet usage and gain information about the users.[xviii]This issue has been a serious one in the past year, heightening this fear would only exacerbate the issue. If the Internet becomes an undesirable place, businesses will lose out on its benefits.
Ultimately, the only true winners would be the ISPs.
The Future
Many Internet campaigns, such www.savetheInternet.com, are urging Internet users to take matters into their own hands and advocate for net neutrality. Garnering support for net neutrality is important; however, the real work needs to be by the FCC in changing their structure so that they can regulate the Internet within existing frameworks. As of mid-February, the FCC was taking steps toward creating an administrative body that could work according to their constitutional limits. The New York Times states that the FCC has created a plan "with rules that would prevent Internet service providers from blocking any legal sites or services from consumers and would aim to restrict, but not outlaw, discrimination." The new head of the FCC, Wheeler, has stated that he is aiming towards maintaining net neutrality, and will do so within the limits the court has set up.
If the FCC truly wishes to reinstate their Open Internet Rules, they will have to figure out a way they can rework their regulations in order for the court to rule that they are working in a way consistent with the Constitution.[xix] If not, the future is indeed uncertain for net neutrality and the rules of the Internet.
[i] Net Neutrality 101, freepress,http://www.savetheInternet.com/net-neutrality-101 (2014).
[ii] Id.
[iii] The Open Internet, Federal Communications Commission, http://www.fcc.gov/guides/open-Internet (2014).
[iv] Id.
[v] Id.
[vi] Berkman, Fran. What the FCC Net Neutrality Proposal Means for Your Internet, Mashable, http://mashable.com/2014/02/20/fcc-net-neutrality-Internet/ (Feb. 2014).
[vii] Yeh, Jennifer. The decision in verizon vs. FCC: a legal analysis, freepress, http://www.freepress.net/blog/2014/01/14/decision-verizon-vs-fcc-legal-analysis (Jan. 2014).
[viii] Verizon c. Federal Communications Commission, 740 F.3d 623, 628 (C.A.D.C. 2014).
[ix] Wyatt. Edward. F.C.C. seeks a new path on 'net neutrality rules, The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/20/business/fcc-to-propose-new-rules-on-open-Internet.html?_r=0 (Feb. 2014).
[x] Id.
[xi] Id.
[xii] Crews, Clyde W. Court rules against net neutrality in Verizon v. FCC, Forbes, http://www.forbes.com/sites/waynecrews/2014/01/14/court-rules-against-net-neutrality-in-verizon-v-fcc/, (Jan, 2014).
[xiii] Id.
[xiv] Healey, Jon. Netflix's deal with Comcast isn't a sign of the apocalypse, Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com/opinion/opinion-la/la-ol-netflix-comcast-net-neutrality-isp-consolidation-20140224,0,5246703.story#ixzz2uOtY2btd, (Feb. 2014).
[xv] The pros and cons of net neutrality, Phil for Humanity, http://www.philforhumanity.com/Pros_and_Cons_of_Net_Neutrality.html.
[xvi] Id.
[xvii] Id.
[xviii] Hudson, John. Pros and cons of net neutrality in two lists, The Wire, http://www.thewire.com/technology/2010/05/pros-and-cons-of-net-neutrality-in-two-lists/24598/, (May 2010).
[xix] FCC seeks new path.


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Wilcox County Will Book, Vol.3, p. 320-321
Transcribed by B.J. Smothers, email@example.com
State of Alabama Wilcox County In the name of God amen I Isaac Mixon do make and declare that my last Will and testasment in the manner and form following. First I resign my Sole into the hands of Almighty God hoping and believing in a recission of my sins by the ** and meditations of Jesus Christ, and my body I consent to earth to be buried at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named. 1. I hereby give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Clarissa Mixon one half of my real estate and personal property during her natural life and at her death to dispose of it as she may think proper. 2. I give and bequeath to my daughter Fereby Ann Mixon and the heirs of her body one half of real estate and personal property which my Executor will pay over to my daughter Fereby Ann Mixon at the age of Twenty one years old or sooner if she should Mary Provided nevertheless if my daughter Fereby Ann Mixon should die before she arrives at the age of Twenty one, and leaving no bodily heirs of her boddy behinde to heir her estate. It is my will and desire that as much of my estate that I give to my daughter Fereby Ann Mixon both real estate & personal property should be returned or retained in the hands of my beloved wife Clarisa Mixon to be disposed of as she may think proper at her death. 3. After the payment of my debts and funeral expenses I give and bequeath unto my Nephew Jasper C. Mixon one thousand dollars to be paid to him by my executors in two payments the first payment to be five hundred dollars to be paid at the term of ten years & the other five hundred dollars at the term of Twelve years. 4. I give to my friend Miss Elizabeth Cravens five hundred dollars to be paid to her by my executors at the term of seven years. 5. It is my will and desire that my beloved wife Clarisa Mixon should remain in possession of my real estate and personal property during her natural life and and to use and make use of it as she may think proper and keep it all together on my plantation where I now live. 6. It is my will and desire that my executors should administer and carry out my will without giving bond to the orphans court of said County. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Clarisa Mixon and my trusty friend Isaac Hestle Executors of this my last will & Testament hereby revoking all others or former wills or testament by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & afiixed my seal this 2nd day of May AD 1853. Signed as ** published & declared as & for my last will & testament of this ** named. Isaac Mixon {SEAL} Witness | Jonathan Hazell | Robert Thompson --------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilcox Probate Court Special Term Febry 18 1856 Jonathan Hazel One of the Subscribing Witness to the foregoing will of Isaac Mixon did presumably appear in open court ** after being duly sworn say on oath that the foregoing is the last will & testament of Isaac Mixon Signator ** and heard him declare that it was his last will and Testament. That he together with Robert Thompson the other Subscribing witness, on the day of the Execution of said will to wit the 2nd day of May 1853. Signed their names as witness thereto in the presence and at the request of the said Isaac Mixon. That at the time of the signing publishing and declaring the same by the said Isaac Mixon to be his last will and Testament he was of sound and disposing mind & memory and over the age of Twenty one years and that said will was executed in Wilcox County Ala. Sworn & Subscribed in open | Court this 18 day of Febry 1856 | Jonathan Hazell Jno A. Jackson Judge |
March 18, 1999
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ABC has been on a cancellation rampage that has seen the end of everything from Agent Carter to Nashville, but the biggest shocker has to be the official end of Castle. ABC has been courting actors to return for another season, with even star Nathan Fillion signing on for another year as Richard Castle, so the cancellation may come as a very sad surprise for Castle fans. To soothe our angered souls, lead actress Stana Katic had some lovely words in a note penned for Twitter that may somewhat soften the blow of the cancellation.
Dear Castle fans, cast, and crew: Your devotion to our show has carried us for these unforgettable 8 seasons. I'm lucky to have met and worked with and for the lot of you. I will always be grateful. BIG HUG, Stana.
Stana Katic's note on Twitter adds some sweet to the bitterness that some longtime viewers are undoubtedly feeling at the cancellation of the show. The fact that she actually handwrote the note and took a photo rather than just tweeted the gist in 140 characters or less makes the message feel all the more heartfelt (or #Heartfelt). She had a good run on a fun show, so it's nice to see her reach out to the fans who helped keep Castle on the airwaves for the better part of a decade.
Her message is even nicer considering the recent controversy surrounding her Castle exit. ABC chose not to offer Stana Katic the option to renew her contract for a ninth season because of budget reasons. Along with costar Tamala Jones, she was not going to be brought back for another year of Castle whether she liked it or not.
There had been rumors that Season 8 would be Stana Katic's last in the role of Kate Beckett. Still, it was hard to imagine that the series based on Beckett and Castle's partnership would continue without Beckett. Castle was founded on their chemistry both as partners in crime-fighting and as a couple. Even if ABC had felt that Beckett's story had been told in entirety, cutting Katic meant cutting Caskett. The show may be named after Nathan Fillion's character, but Katic has been his co-lead from the very beginning. Castle would have been a very different show without Beckett.
There's only one episode left in Season 8, so we'll soon be seeing the last of both Stana Katic and Nathan Fillion as the dynamic Caskett duo. The fate of the show was still very much up in the air when filming was wrapping, so producers actually shot two endings for the Season 8 finale in the event that it turned out to be the series finale. Perhaps Castle's cancellation means that Beckett won't be killed off to make an exit from the show.
To see the final episode of Castle, tune in to ABC at 10 p.m. ET on May 16. Check out our rundown of what cancellations and renewals have been announced so far, and don't forget to take a look at our summer TV premiere schedule.


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It's January and I am finally dealing with this page, the loss etc... So many people loved this space and they literally cried when I told them I was no longer able to keep it going since the SUV going the wrong way down State in reverse put me under his vehicle a few days before Thanksgiving in 2016. My tears were saved for after classes, driving home or personal yoga practice. I have mixed emotions daily since this was a true labor of love for 3 years. I have clients stopping into my salon asking me about The Balance Loft and I have to tell them it closed on Father's Day. The irony is I made a point to open on my Dad's Birthday, August 27 and I made sure that they got it done! Yes, it's was an awesome experience, a powerful space, with a diversely amazing and supportive staff. I literally had clients who took me in like family and had me over for football parties, Xmas Eve and NYE. All in all this space was magical and yeah I still wake up with "what if's" but I have moved forward to 31 Second around the corner. It's not the same but the spirit and vibe is still remains... I am a perfectionist and want to give my client's a Luxury Experience and at the end my clients just want me and my challenging class with colorful language, lots of laughs and RESULTS! Bonus the class is 6 people MAX!
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Mel Gibson sued for 'hijacking' and 'derailing' Oxford dictionary film
Mel Gibson is being sued for allegedly conspiring to "hijack" a film about the origins of the Oxford English Dictionary.
The legal action against star Gibson, 61, his co-producer Bruce Davey and director Farhad Safinia is an escalation in a row over unfinished film The Professor And The Madman.
Safinia first sued distributors Voltage Pictures claiming it offered to sell the film without his consent and that it defamed him by alleging he did not live up to his professional responsibilities.
Voltage struck back against the trio, who previously worked together on 2006's Apocalypto, saying they made a "concerted effort to derail the shooting of the movie", in the lawsuit filed in California on Thursday.
The film-makers refused a scheduled shoot at Dublin's Trinity College library and demanded to film in Oxford at an additional cost of 2.5 million dollars (£1.9 million) for the already over-budget production, the lawsuit claims.
The film was left with 20 minutes of scenes "missing" but Voltage's offers of a compromise have been rejected, the film firm's lawyer Jeremiah Reynolds wrote.
Voltage is demanding damages over the defendants' "wilful conspiracy to unlawfully hijack control and/or interfere" with its rights to distribute the film.
Voltage also accused Safinia of "fraudulently" copyrighting the film as his own, which they say he cannot because it hired him to polish an existing script based on a book by British author Simon Winchester.
Voltage fears it will now lose its "substantial investment" because it cannot sell the rights to film under the circumstances.
The film was meant to be part of Oscar-winner Gibson's comeback after his anti-Semitic rant following a drink-driving arrest in 2006.
He was to play editor Sir James Murray alongside Sean Penn and Steve Coogan in the film about the making of the dictionary.


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UK Men's Basketball
John Clay: Kentucky needed win but also needs more work
The time always seems to go by slower after a loss.
It had been one long, long week since Indiana's Christian Watford ripped the net at Assembly Hall and Kentucky returned home to hear the questions about its one-point loss to the Hoosiers.
It probably seemed longer than that for Terrence Jones.
First things first. Kentucky got back on the winning side on Saturday night, beating cupcake Chattanooga 87-62 in Rupp Arena.
And the Cats did so again without much from Jones, who managed just four points and one rebound in the loss in Bloomington.
Saturday night, the sophomore had a legitimate excuse. He injured a finger in the first half, tried to play some in the second, only to go out again in obvious pain, and finished with just one rebound and without a point in 10 minutes on the floor.
"He dislocated his finger," reported UK Coach John Calipari after the game, adding that he did not know whether Jones would be back for Tuesday's game.
How did Jones play before he got hurt?
"You couldn't tell," the coach said.
It's difficult to tell what the Cats can exactly get out of this stretch of games.
Saturday began a string of four lesser foes before the tough nut that is Louisville comes to Rupp for a fireworks show on New Year's Eve. Samford and Loyola-Maryland are on the docket for Christmas week.
Chattanooga is several rungs down the power poll from North Carolina or Indiana. The Mocs wobbled into Rupp Arena with a 3-7 record, but with two of those wins coming outside of Division I. To boot, head coach John Shulman sat key contributor Chris Earley for hitting the send button on some anti-coach tweets last month.
As could be expected, Kentucky jumped to an 18-2 lead. After that, however, the Mocs were at least competitive, playing the home team even (21-21) the rest of the half.
Kentucky then outscored the visitors 48-39 in the second half, hitting eight of 17 three-pointers.
"I thought we played OK," said an unexcited Calipari after the game.
After the rush-the-court at Indiana, there were some points for Kentucky to polish.
Surely UK wanted to do a better job of guarding the three-pointer after Indiana nailed seven from behind the stripe in the second half last Saturday, including Watford's jubilant game-winner.
Chattanooga ended up 8-for-27 from beyond the arc for 29.6 percent. After making just two of 11 in the first half, the Mocs were 6-for-16 in the second half.
So there was some improvement from the UK defense, but not enough to call it a real step forward.
Then there was the goal of doing a better job at the foul line, where the Cats were a weak 10-for-17 at Indiana.
An 89 percent foul shooter before that game, Doron Lamb went 7-for-11 from the stripe, a stat line that included a key miss with 5.6 seconds left that allowed Watford's shot to count for the win.
This night, UK was 9-for-14 at the stripe for 64.3 percent. But none of the 14 was in anything resembling a crucial situation, as was the case when the Cats missed late free throws against North Carolina and Indiana.
Anthony Davis played well, scoring 14 points and grabbing 18 rebounds. He also blocked five shots. Fellow freshman Marquis Teague had eight assists with just one turnover. Another freshman, Kyle Wiltjer, nailed a trio of three-pointers during his 23 minutes on the floor.
"It's good to get one under the belt after that one last week," said Calipari.
But with that out of the way, time to get better. With exams over, Calipari said his team will practice twice on non-game days next week, then after three days off for Christmas, he said, his team could end up practicing three times a day, if need be.
"We've got to figure out what we need to do," said the coach, "to get this team to the next level."


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If you thought the idea of beating someone to death with a chain was thought up by some mobster or street gang, you'd be wrong. The Shaolin Monks have been administering chain whippings since before 500 AD. However, the difference between a monk and a thug is a wide gap in training and expertise. The Shaolin don't just use any chain either. They have specially designed chain whips called the Jiujie Bian.
More commonly referred to as the Nine Section Chain Whip, or Nine Link Chain Whip, the Jiujie Bian is the most dangerous weapon in the Shaolin arsenal to train with and possible one of the most dangerous weapons to learn in the history of Earth. The Shaolin Monks train for many years to master this dangerous device. More people are reported injured while training with the Jiujie Bian than with any other weapon in the world. Many monks still train and practice to this day for showing off their techniques to tourists. There are also other versions of the Jiujie Bian that vary in the number of links from seven to thirteen.
Jiujie Bian is made of a handle with nine steel bars that are linked with three loops of metal between each. The welding and craftsmanship of these weapons has to be well done and perfect. Any flaw in the design could kill the person wielding the chain whip. Eight of the bars end with loops at either side. Then an additional third loop is linked between the bars to give the weapon maximum flexibility. The ninth bar is only looped on one end while the other is sharpened into a spike. The handle of the Jiujie Bian is often wrapped in leather so that the whip does not slip from the wielder's grasp when his palm sweats.
Learning to use the Jiujie Bian in combat is very dangerous. It is not used like a leather whip. A leather whip is often snapped at an opponent through the flick of the wrist and arm. With a Jiujie Bian, the monk can throw the sharpened point directly at his opponent and then jerk around to begin swinging it. While swinging it, the monks train in using their bodies to adjust the angle of the swinging chain. They wrap it around a body part and then shift to allow it to speed up and unwrap. This is also fun to watch for spectators, but don't for a second think that it's just a show trick. A trained Shaolin Monk who constantly wraps his Jiujie Bian is maneuvering for an opportunity to eliminate his opponent.
Defense is another focus in training for the Jiujie Bian. The heavy chain links offer protection in blocking attacks from virtually any kind of weapon imaginable. The flexibility of the chain also allows the monk to disarm, or tangle his opponents without injuring them. Even tangled, the monk can strike with the dart or the handle.
Flags are often tied to one or both ends of the whip. This isn't just for show or cool sound effects. The flags purpose is to help steady the swinging chain and the noise it makes helps the monk to know where the other end of his whip is without having to watch it as he focuses on his opponent.
This video by Natural Geographic that I found on Youtube shows some excellent techniques. It even has a bit more information about the Jiujie Bian.
I hope you enjoyed this edition of Weapons and Warriors, click here to view the entire catalog of weapons and cultures. Thank you, see you next week.


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Today it was fine weather. At first I didn't plan on going but my wife suggested that if I wanted to take the Norton for a ride, I should profit from the good weather while it lasted. All went well, no traffic accidents, no heart attacks. In Sevres, while waiting for the red light, a car pulled up next to me. First I was thinking that it was again some kind of jojo that got his driving license for free with two boxes of cereal (after my experience yesterday where a car driver gave again a perfect demostration of how stupid some people are by passing at least 6 cars using the wrong lane before blocking himself (and others) behind a bus) but no; it was someone in a gray sportscar that rolled down his window and told me that he used to have the exact same model Norton Commando, but his got stolen some 20 years ago.
But while on my way back, I already noticed, the right exhaust locking nut came out again. Once back home, it is in fact worse; also the balance pipe collar came loose.
Exhaust balance pipe collar loose
This also makes the right exhaust muffler swing out a bit, so the kick start hits it. At first I thought it would be easy; untighten the bolts of the balance pipe collar, move it over and tighten again, but .. I don't know what they put behind it, it looks like a kind of glue, completely harden by the heat of the exhaust, that was ment to prevent unwanted untightening. I tried, but nothing to do; impossible to untighten the nut/bolt.
Glue behind the nut on the thread?
Sure thing, the nut won't move an inch, but now how can I do if I want to untighten it?? The only thing I can think of is trying and hoping the bolt will break through, remove it then and remplace with an other bolt. Or to use a metalsaw, cut it through, but there isn't a lot of space to get a saw in there.. I'll need to think for a bit, because even if I manage to retighten again the exhaust locking nut, there will still be free space on the balance pipe collar.


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Friday, January 25, 2013
Schnitt vs Bubba Trial Delayed for One Day After Schnitt's Attorney Arrested for DUI. It's a rather bizarre twist in what is a high-profile case in Tampa. The judge in the case granted a one-day delay in the trial after Charles Philip Campbell, Jr. was taken into custody Wednesday evening on suspicion of DUI. He refused to take a blood alcohol test and was released on $500 bond. The trial will resume today as nationally syndicated talk host Todd Schnitt is suing Bubba the Love Sponge (Todd Clem) for defamation. Schnitt spent most of two days on the witness stand Tuesday and Wednesday. Clem's attorney tried to score a few public sympathy points telling Fox 13 Tampa, "I'm shocked that the case was continued. I feel horrible for this jury that has been sequestered and pulled from their jobs, their lives and their families." He told the TV station he didn't understand why Schnitt's other attorneys couldn't handle the case.
KFI, Los Angeles Adds J.R. Martinez for Sunday Evening Program. The "Dancing with the Stars" champ, best-selling author and retired U.S. Army soldier begins his permanent role as host of the 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday program on Clear Channel's KFI, Los Angeles this Sunday. J.R. Martinez was deployed to Iraq in 2003 and, shortly after arriving, his Humvee hit a roadside bomb that trapped him inside the burning vehicle. He suffered severe burns over 34% of his body and spent 34 months at Brooke Army Medical Center recovering. In October of 2012 he published Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength and Spirit (Hyperion 2012) that became a New York Times best-seller. KFI program director Robin Bertolucci says, "He's so inspirational and dynamic. He filled in for Bill Carroll during the holidays and I just had to have him join our line up! I'm thrilled he jumped at the opportunity and I'm excited to see what he will do with his own show." Martinez replaces the David Cruz program. Cruz is concentrating on his four-hour daily program on sister progressive talk station KTLK.
WCNN, Atlanta Goes Local in Late Mornings. Dickey Broadcasting's sports talker WCNN, Atlanta "Sports Radio 680 The Fan" is adding the new local show "The Front Row" for the 9:00 am to 12:00 noon daypart. The show stars Ray Mariner, Sandra Golden and Brian Finneran (pictured here from left to right). Golden and Finneran are also part of the "Rude Awakening" AM drive show (which will be trimmed by an hour to a 9:00 am stop beginning Monday). Mariner was co-host of the morning show on Lincoln Financial Media's crosstown CHR WSTR "Star 94" until he exited that post back in May of 2012. The show replaces Fox Sports Radio/DirecTV's Dan Patrick program.
Are You Ready for Some Baseball? Okay, so much of the country is in Super Bowl mode right now, but radio consultant Holland Cooke reports to TALKERS that with so many news/talk stations (as well as sports talk signals) carrying MLB play-by-play in their markets, now's a good time to begin preparing to take advantage of those expensive rights. Cooke writes about ways to take ownership of the play-by-play beginning during spring training. Once the season starts, use brief promotional slots – like top-of-the-hour IDs – to promote the next game. Check out more on this in Holland Cooke's Friday piece here.
Boomer Esiason Tackles TV and Radio on Super Bowl Sunday; Dial Global Handles Exclusive Radio Coverage. The NFL's Super Bowl is usually the biggest TV event of the year but for the millions of Americans who can't be near a TV, Dial Global's exclusive radio play-by-play delivers the game. This year, Boomer Esiason and Kevin Harlan will be in the booth calling the game for Dial Global. But Boomer is also a CBS Sports employee (in addition to his AM drive work on WFAN, New York) and he'll be on CBS TV as part of the pre-game show and the halftime broadcast. After he finishes the pre-game show from the field, he'll move upstairs to the radio booth to call the game with Harlan. Talk about a busy day for Boomer! Dial Global's coverage of the event also includes such experienced talent as James Lofton, Mark Malone, Jim Gray and Scott Graham. Joining Jim Gray for pre-game and halftime programming are NFL stars Tom Brady and Larry Fitzgerald. Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson will also be part of the extended pre-game program.
WFVA, Fredericksburg, Virginia Returns to News/Talk on Monday. After two years as an adult standards-formatted station, Centennial Broadcasting's WFVA, Fredericksburg returns to airing a news/talk format using largely syndicated talent. The program schedule will include: Cumulus Media Networks' Don Imus, Mike Huckabee, Mark Levin and Michael Savage as well as Premiere Networks' Glenn Beck. Ten year WFVA veteran Ted Schubel will continue as the station's news director and will also host a one-hour local program titled, "Town Talk With Ted," airing weekdays at 8:00 am. The show will introduce listeners to local businesses, non-profit leaders, and political figures who influence the Fredericksburg region. Centennial Fredericksburg market manager Tom Hamilton says, "It has been nearly two full years since WFVA changed from a news/talk station to adult standards format. During that time, we have paid attention to what our listeners have said. Overwhelmingly, they told us they wanted news/talk back on WFVA. By providing many of the most-listened-to talk show hosts in the nation, along with community involvement, local news and public affairs programming, we will better serve our listeners, our local businesses and our community."
KFNX, Phoenix Adds New Syndicated Programming. Genesis Communications Network's Alex Jones is part of the new lineup at Francis Battaglia-owned KFNX, Phoenix where he airs in the overnight time slot. Also added to the station's program schedule is Dial Global and Cox Media's Herman Cain from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Dial Global's Dennis Miller from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon; and Cumulus Media Networks' Michael Savage who returns to the station to air in the 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm slot.
Obama Second Term Agenda Top News/Talk Story During Week of January 21-25. The second term agenda of President Obama as outlined in his Inauguration Day speech was the top story on news/talk radio this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. Following at #2 this week was Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Benghazi testimony. At #3 was the battle in Washington over reducing the deficit and at #4 was the North Korea nuclear threat. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio across America and is based on ongoing research from TALKERS. View this week's entire chart here.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Ralph Barbieri Sues KNBR, San Francisco. Longtime San Francisco sports talk host Ralph Barbieri is suing Cumulus Media's sports talk outlet KNBR claiming the station fired him in April based on his age and disabilities. Barbieri's attorney tells the San Francisco Chronicle station officials told Barbieri he was being let go for coming to work late and not preparing. Barbieri had co-hosted the PM drive show with Tom Tolbert since 1996 as "The Razor and Mr. T" and attorney Angela Alioto says, "If you look at the ratings, Mr. Barbieri and Mr. Tolbert were number one or two until the day he was terminated. The fact is, before they knew he was sick, those excuses didn't exist – and they renewed his contract." In late 2011, Barbieri announced he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and the station renewed his contract a month later. Barbieri, who is seeking $10 million in damages, went on crosstown sports talk outlet KGMZ-FM to explain the suit and said Cumulus market manager Bill Bungeroth and OM Lee Hammer expressed to him he sounded tired on the air and chastised him for having to use the restroom often because of his medications. He says he was also criticized for being late because of medical appointments. The Chronicle reports Cumulus Media has not responded to requests for comment.
Glenn Beck Merges GBTV Under "The Blaze" Banner. Premiere Networks nationally syndicated talk radio star Glenn Beck has been operating two of his pioneering digital initiatives – The Blaze website and internet video station GBTV – under separate names. Now, Beck is moving GBTV and the new Marketplace by Markdown, under The Blaze umbrella. He states in an interview with CNN, "I didn't like the name GBTV from the very beginning for a couple of reasons; one, it's a little egocentric, and two, it's television, which doesn't describe necessarily what we do." So Beck is merging the three properties in to what he calls "a world-class multimedia network" – The Blaze. Asked about Beck's move by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison states, "There are cases in which a personal name becomes a platform brand –such as Trump, Forbes and Ford – and they worked out well. But NBC wasn't named Sarnoff, CBS wasn't named Paley and Playboy wasn't named Hefner. I think Beck is refining his approach to continuing his successful journey as a 21st century media pioneer."
Dave Ramsey Jumps to News/Talk KRLD, Dallas. Nationally syndicated financial talk sensation Dave Ramsey is now heard on CBS Radio's news/talk KRLD, Dallas from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm nightly. Ramsey's program had previously been carried by Cumulus Media's crosstown KLIF. CBS Radio Dallas VP of news/talk/sports Bruce Gilbert, states, "We are thrilled to have Dave Ramsey join our team at Newsradio 1080 KRLD. His wisdom, knowledge and passion have garnered him many fans in North Texas and we're proud to be the new home for his growing and successful program."
iPad Era Creates Opportunities for News Writers. Consultant Holland Cooke reports to TALKERS from Blogworld/New York and says opportunities for writers adept at concise delivery of information are everywhere. "As iPod and iPhone have, stable mate iPad is, once again, demonstrating how facile new devices change the way we consume information/entertainment content, and how we interact." Read more from Holland Cooke at Blogworld here.
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Promotes Darren Davis to EVP of National Programming Platforms. Darren Davis has worked his way up from programming Clear Channel's WASH-FM, Washington to his new post as executive vice president of national programming platforms for the company. CC states Davis "will work closely with Tom Poleman (president of national programming platforms) to oversee all aspects of the division and the ongoing development and execution of Clear Channel's national advertising and programming integrations. He will continue to manage the Programming Operations Center; the Brand Management in-house format team; and the company's highly effective Premium Choice network." Poleman says of Davis, "Over the past few years, Darren has been instrumental in transforming everything from our systems of communication to the way we maximize our best programming assets. His efforts continue to give Clear Channel the competitive advantage and resources to be even more relevant and effective in the evolving market place, offering our listeners, partners and advertisers, products and content that nobody else can. He has clearly earned the opportunity to grow within our company and he will continue to be an integral part of our team and our future."
JT the Brick Featured on Las Vegas Newscast. Fox Sports Radio Network late night talk host JT the Brick was recently featured on local television station KLAS-TV, Las Vegas in a piece on the effect of social media on sports talk radio. JT broadcasts his nightly FSRN program from studios in Las Vegas. In the piece, JT explains the pros and cons of using social media – Twitter, Facebook and others – to bring content to his show and to interact with fans.
Local Combo Serves Florida Panhandle Market During Flood Emergency. Program director Paul Stadden tells TALKERS magazine ADX Communications' news/talk WNRP, Pensacola and sister country FM were on the scene keeping local residents informed when 13 inches of rain fell on Escambia County last weekend causing widespread flooding and some $150 million in damage. Stadden says, "Using the staffs of both stations, employees covered the flooded streets and reported full time from the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center until the state of emergency was lifted Monday morning." Pictured here is WNRP news anchor Cooper Davis on the air during the marathon coverage of the disaster.
Odds 'n' Sods. CBS Radio's all-news WCBS, New York takes home three New York State Broadcasters Awards at ceremonies held last night in Bolton Landing, New York. The station won for "Outstanding Local Newscast" (Hurricane Irene), "Outstanding Feature Story" (The Sock Lady-10 Years Later) and "Outstanding Local Sporting Event" (The New York City Marathon)…..WBZ, Boston's Joe Mathieu will host Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo on today's monthly "WBZ NewsWatch" hour-long interview program as the Massachusetts legislature finalizes its new fiscal year budget…..Cumulus Media Networks' Mike Huckabee show will gain a major market affiliate as it joins the lineup at Francis Battaglia-owned KFNX, Phoenix. The program will air live in the 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm daypart…..Las Vegas-based syndicated talk host Dr. Daliah Wachs is being honored by the UNLV Honors College with her selection as the "2012 Honors College Alumna of the Year." The school states it is the "highest and most prestigious award given by the college and recognizes Wachs' impact on UNLV through the significant contributions she's made to society in your professional field and through her personal achievements."
2012 Presidential Race, Russia Sends Warships to Syria, Rodney King Dies, George Zimmerman Legal Issues and Roger Clemens Acquitted Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (6/18). The 2012 presidential campaign; Russia's announcement it will send warships to Syria; the death of historical figure Rodney King at age 47; the growing legal troubles for George Zimmerman and his wife; and baseball great Roger Clemens' acquittal on perjury charges were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Woodhead in The Zone. That's New England Patriots running back (and Nebraska native) Danny Woodhead (c) in the booth with KOZN, Omaha's Damon Benning (l) and Mike'l Severe (r). The NRG Media sports talk station is broadcasting live from the 2012 NCAA College World Series – six hours daily for 14 days – and had the chance to catch up with Woodhead as he stopped by The Zone's broadcast booth.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
WWWN-FM, Chicago Midday Anchor Dave Williams Exits Merlin Station. The first high-profile firing at Merlin Media's Chicago all-newser claims veteran news and talk radio pro Dave Williams. Numerous reports indicate Williams was let go after a station visit from Merlin Media management that included CEO Randy Michaels but not COO Walter Sabo. Industry watchers note that there's been near constant tweaking of the on-air sound at Merlin's WWWN-FM, Chicago and WEMP-FM, New York but the departure of Williams has triggered a change that appears to be taking the stations away from the "lifestylish" approach to news and toward a much more traditional all-news direction. This, according to widespread street buzz, could put Walter Sabo's future with Merlin in doubt as he is generally recognized as the architect of the innovative direction that has marked the company's questionable starts in both Chicago and New York. As pointed out here last week, although industry conventional wisdom indicates that it takes time – as much as a year or more – for spoken-word upstarts to gain ratings traction (especially groundbreaking ones), today's economically stressed environment and "ADD/PPM world" pressure for instantaneous results would likely contribute to nervous investors and the knee jerk response to make changes…especially at an extremely high-profile operation as Randy Michaels' Merlin Media. Thus, the "big tweak" might be morphing into a significant format change. Meanwhile, Williams, who spent most of his career working in news and talk radio in California at such stations as KNX, KABC and KFWB in Los Angeles and KFBK in Sacramento, is looking for his next opportunity after moving from California three months ago to become part of the new Merlin station.
Westwood One's Dennis Miller and Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly Partner for Live Shows. The last time Bill O'Reilly did a series of live events, then-FNC employed Glenn Beck was his partner. This time Dennis Miller – a man who is no stranger to the live stage – joins O'Reilly for the "Bolder and Fresher" tour with stops at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut; the Landmark Theatre in Richmond, Virginia; Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City; and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California. It's billed as "Bill O'Reilly, godfather of 'no spin' and in-your-face television, and Dennis Miller, the king of references and rants, are teaming up to take the country by storm!" Tickets are not cheap for this event. The cheap seats are $95 and the VIP tix are $500 but include a meet-and-greet, photos with O'Reilly and Miller and autographs.
Premiere Networks' George Noory Publishes New Book Talking to the Dead. The host of Premiere's "Coast to Coast AM" joins forces with paranormal experts and co-author Rosemary Ellen Guiley to author Talking to the Dead (Forge Books 2011) – the third book for George Noory. According to Noory, the book "explores the colorful history and personalities behind spirit communications, weaving together spirituality, metaphysics, science and technology." Billed as a high-tech guide to spiritual communications, "Noory and Guiley use historical research to explore the science behind radio wave production and how radios carry supernatural voices; examples of successful spiritual communication around the globe; the possible existence of parallel universes from which we hear voices; the history of electromagnetic communication methods, including work by scientific giants like Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla; and much more."
Peak Broadcasting Goes Sports Full Time on KFXD, Boise. KFXD has been positioned as KIDO 630 in the past as a sister sports and talk outlet to news/talk KIDO 580. Dan Patrick's DirecTV-produced show has been part of the lineup for years. Now, Peak Broadcasting gives the station a separate identity and takes it sports full time as SportsRadio 630 The Fan. The station keeps Dan Patrick in AM drive and uses content from Fox Sports Radio throughout the day except for the local Riley Corcoran show from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and the Tester and Riley show (in which Dave Tester joins Corcoran) from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
TRN's Michael Savage Gains Clearance in Phoenix. Talk Radio Network star Michael Savage is back in the Phoenix market on Francis Battaglia-owned KFNX in the afternoon drive slot airing from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Savage's program was last cleared in the market on Clear Channel's KFYI.
Obama Jobs Bill, 'Occupy Wall Street,' 2012 GOP Candidates and Euro Zone Instability Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (10/10). The fate of President Obama's jobs bill, the ongoing 'Occupy Wall Street' movement, the battle for the Republican nomination for president and the policies to stabilize the Euro Zone's economy were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday.


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Get Prepared. Make a Storm Plan.
Experts agree that having a family emergency plan and a kit of the basic supplies you'll need in an emergency is the best way to be prepared for severe weather. Entergy has plans in place for how we will react to severe weather, and we urge our customers to have one, too.
Preparing your family emergency plan is not complicated. If your family is separated when disaster strikes, having a plan in advance will help you know how you will contact one another and how you will get back together.
There are many things to consider when making your family emergency plan. Sit down with your family and decide how you will contact each other, where you will go for safety and what you will do during and after the severe weather has passed. Things to discuss are:
- Designate one or more out-of-town contacts. These people may be reached more easily and can relay messages to your family members if you should become separated during or after the storm. Make sure you check with your emergency contacts beforehand to make sure they are willing and able to assist you in an emergency.
- Important phone numbers. Be sure every member of your family knows the phone numbers to call your emergency contacts. If you have a cellphone for each family member, that is good and you should program your emergency contacts' phone numbers in as "ICE" (In Case of Emergency). Emergency personnel will often check your ICE listings in order to reach someone you know. Make sure to tell your family and friends that you've listed them as emergency contacts.
- Learn to text message. Often times a text message can get around network disruptions when voice communications cannot. Knowing how to send and receive text messages can be an important way to communicate with loved ones.
- Decide to stay or go. Before the storm approaches, it is important to decide whether you stay where you are or evacuate. You should understand and plan for both possibilities. If you evacuate, you may need several possible destinations to travel to depending on where the storm is headed and should plan accordingly. A mandatory evacuation is just that– mandatory. However, use common sense in reaching your decision. Remember in an emergency, local authorities may or may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do. Radio, TV and the internet may provide you with official information as it becomes available to help you decide if there is an immediate danger.
- Know the plan at work or school. Find out about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, day care and school. If there are no plans, then consider volunteering to help create one.
For more storm resources, check out Entergy's full Storm Ready Guide.


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It may seem odd that so many automakers are developing hydrogen-powered cars.
Not many people have heard of the technology, and from an infrastructure standpoint, purely electric vehicles make more sense. For example, there are 14,618 electric stations in the United States, and hydrogen stations are really only available in California.
But a lot of work is being done behind the scenes to make hydrogen-powered cars a reality.
Here's a look at all the hydrogen-powered cars we can expect to see in the near future:
1. Toyota has been working on hydrogen-powered cars the longest, having put 23 years into the technology. Here we see its hydrogen car, the Toyota Mirai.
The automaker has been selling the Toyota Mirai in Japan since December 2014, but began sales in California in October 2015 — marking the first time hydrogen-powered vehicles were sold in the United States.
The automaker has sold 836 Toyota Mirais in California since its launch, a Toyota spokesperson told Business Insider. Toyota plans to sell 30,000 a year worldwide by 2020.
The EPA recently gave the car an estimated range of 366 miles — the longest range of any zero-emissions vehicle. Honda says the Clarity has a refuel time of just three to five minutes.
The Honda Clarity will cost around $60,000 and has a targeted monthly lease of $500.
BMW will collaborate with Toyota to build the hydrogen drivetrains in its 2020 car.
In January 2013, Ford announced it was teaming up with Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler and Nissan to accelerate the creation of fuel cell technology. There's no word yet on how the car will perform.
Source: Ford


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An important friend once told me: "It's a long rode to ho!", and I thought I knew what he meant (It's a long row to hoe.), but what he was referring to was a concept that a Sailor's son might use to describe the difficulty of releasing a deeply rooted restraint, such as pulling an anchor up from the ocean floor - which is what it really means. Though I made my way through ignorance and misunderstanding by trial and error, some of our children are still stuck in the trauma of literal interpretation with nothing but the net to secure them. I believe they'll need more Internet than we have today to keep them safe, so here's one more page.
Developments online do not clarify the ambiguity of spoken word, and if we don't teach an awareness of the diversity of life and language, and how the power of creation is marshalled by its myriad fragmentations into all manor of manifestations, the vulnerability of our own naivety will not let us rest.
We need to share how our lives, and the lives of others, transcend the use of names, labels, and even words to find real meaning. Until we're capable of enlightenment that relies on a deathless state, sacred knowlege buried by the passion play, or the tolerance of religious allegory, we must remain judgement free.
Later in life, a mentor told me to: "Take the high road." Had I understood the meaning of the words in the first lesson my freind taught, my mentor's admonition would've not only referred to a moral decision, it would've also poetically implied that we might need take a 'rode', or rope, back up - and heave ho with the anchor back to the ship from the bottom of the sea, befitting of the admonition: "Better that he be sunk to the bottom of the ocean, than to lead a child astray". Because I didn't understand the meaning of the words in my first lesson, the value of the second was not as meaningful as it might have been, and the decision to do the right thing wasn't reinforced by the gallows laughter that was begging to be heard.
If our own point of view has not been inclusive of others, and our judgment must include all other perspectives to fully comprehend our circumstances, then we'll need to wait until every point of view has been established before coming to any conclusions.