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Mrs. Flinger: A work in progress
UPDATE TO Mrs. Flinger October 16, 2015
Because the Universe has a wicked sense of humor, after this delcaration, my blog threw up all over my last upgrade.
So I'm starting over using Craft. Turning 40 and kid entering Jr High next year, sometimes it's just time for a change. These archives will still exist in the way the last child goes off to college and their room is the same for 20 years, but it's just time to move forward.
The plight of the working mom Apr 14, 2010
Three year olds are assholes. It's true. It's been documented somewhere. Probably on twitter or a wiki or something. Three year olds make 13 year olds familiar. Moody. Cranky. Angsty. Parenting a three year old (or a nearly three in my case) prepares you for the upcoming hormonal swings and mood changes akin to knife fights in gay bars.
Working gives me some perspective. I'm able to look at my adorable children and appreciate their innocence. I can hear their whines and love them because I do not get enough.
HA! Did you read that? I almost didn't make it through with a straight face.
In reality, yes, I get to shuffle my children to be RAISED BY OTHER PEOPLE YOU HORRIBLE MOTHER GOING TO HELL HULK SMASH. And while they are gone I think of them and their soft faces and their long long legs and arms wrapping around me when I pick them up. I worry less about them than I used to but still wonder if I am doing the right thing sometimes. The Mommy Guilt: Second only to Catholic Guilt.
The other day I crawled in to bed with my son to rouse him awake and prepare for the day. He opened his eyes a slit and looked at me. "You came back!" he whispered. "You came back…" he snuggled his cheeks in the side of my neck.
And then I died.
My son and his sweet Cherub face can control me like a marionette. "Play Wiff Me, Mommy!" and suddenly I find myself playing RAUR SMASH TRAINS. My daughter looks at me with the biggest blue eyes, eyes I can not fathom where they are from, and asks me to read with her. I suddenly forget what I was doing and find myself sounding out words in amazement as she reads whole books to me.
Take that!, Harry Chapin.
Balance is elusive. It will not exist. Should I be home, I'd miss working and while I work I miss them at home. I can't decide if this is my being difficult or truly the Plight of the working mom.
Either way, I suspect I'm in for a long road ahead. Raising children isn't for the weak. Or the sane.
The Next Time I Move, It Will Be Via Tornado Apr 13, 2010
We set up the wardrobes yesterday. This is a much better system than the piles of boxes we've been living under. In theory, that is.
I started setting up the different shelves, organizing all the things I thought so important to force my good friends to spend an entire day moving with us.
I started with undies and socks, you know, important things. Moved on to hang-up items, shoes, scarves, sweats, workout stuff, shit I don't wear any more, shit I shouldn't wear any more, shit I don't fit any more, shit I never want to fit in to again.
That's when it hit me: WOW I have a LOT OF SHIT.
People say things to me like, "You know, the one great thing about moving is that it forces you to clean out all your stuff." To these people I reply, "You know, the great thing about a colonoscopy is that it forces you to clean out all your shit."
We are undergoing one giant (echo: GIANT GIANT GIANT) colonoscopy here.
The next person to try to tell me how awesome moving is will be getting one, too.
Not that I don't love it or anything. About the same way you love eating a large juicy burger and a "non-invasive" scoping procedure.
Just sayin'.
My Very Own Jillian Michaels Apr 08, 2010
#Fitness#Weght Loss and Body Image
Funny thing about Teh Interwebz: You just might find out someone lives 1.1 miles from your new home. And that someone just might be like SO SUPAH AWESOME that you trade emails and find out you're eight thousand shades of the same. Maybe you even share the same tummy issues and love of wine and eating clean and working out.
So maybe you start hanging out.
Funny thing about hanging out with someone sorta like you: It freaks people out. You mean there are TWO OF YOU?! Yes! YES THERE IS. And that somone maybe happens to attend the same boot-camp class you do at the YMCA and probably has seen you there before but now you know to look for each other. And maybe you sort of wish you didn't, but not until after the fact.
Last week I went to bootcamp with my new friend Ashley. We've exchanged tweets, emails, IMs and a few games of Facebook Scrabble, and a beer. Then, suddenly, I find myself knee deep in sweat and cussing at my new friend. Swearing, actually. To her face.
It's a little surreal to have your ass kicked by a former twitter stranger. And by surreal I mean painful. But comparing sore muscles the next day and realizing what a great workout it was. The girl? She kicks my ass. In a good way.
There is an accountability when someone is willing to not let you lie to yourself. When someone is willing to see that you NEED to go harder, faster, longer. When they realize you can do it, you just .... don't. She pushed me in a way I haven't been pushed in years. To find a new level of expletives I've never yelled in .. years. To be so physically exhausted I could not push another jumpy out of my ass if I tried.
And oh, how I tried.
A week later I find myself planning to return. Call me crazy, and you will, but apparently I'm a sucker for pain. I'm in a battle with the bulge and right now the bulge is winning. That bulge has no hope against my new friend Ashley. Not a chance.
I'm just hoping I live long enough to tell you about it.
Given the Ability to Fail Apr 05, 2010
A common theme within our family conversations as of late center around the ability to fail. We, the Flingers, believe failure is not only acceptable, but completely necessary. Taking away the ability to fail creates a chasm between lessons ultimately preventing the ability to make the proper choice later.
We let our children fail.
We allow ourselves to fail.
We analyze, talk about, and come back from our failures.
Failing. Is. Ok.
It's hard, as a mother, to allow your children to fall knowing you could've stopped it. It's hard to watch them struggle when you can simply step in and complete it with them twice as fast. It's difficult to hash out topics with your spouse knowing you'll disagree or patiently waiting on a promise you're skeptical will come true.
It is the same in my family. It is the same in my government. It is the same in the schools. Failing. Is. Ok.
My dad talks about how he flunked out of college. He attended Texas A&M and failed his freshman year. He went in to the Army, "played soldier", came back and finished up his Bachelor degree. He went on to complete a MBA and a Doctorate. My dad flunked out of college and holds the highest degree you can attain. Had he never failed, he may never have pursued with such passion the education he now gives to other graduate students.
My undergraduate degree is in Exercise and Sport Science. My Dad, the one with all that insight, told me to go in to computer programming. I said no. I wanted to be a dietitian. I wanted to create workouts for people. I wanted to find my own path.
Ten years later I got a Masters in Information Technology because I failed at finding a job in Exercise Science. I failed at earning a living. I failed at having perspective. I failed at realizing what a passion I had for programming. Having that hindsight, I find myself working in a job I adore doing something I'm passionate about with people I enjoy.
It's a strange concept, to allow failure. So many of us want to help, prevent, provide against it. As parents we cringe at our child's decisions. We can guide them, we can shape them, we can offer our opinions, but we can not choose for them. It is their choice, it is their lesson, it is their failure.
And that is ok.
I'm trying desperately to allow small failures realizing it will guide them as they mature. Tiny ways of learning now: how it is cold without a coat, how you can't drink from the other side of the cup, that stepping in a puddle gets your shoes wet. I'm trying to allow those tiny lessons so the bigger ones won't be so harsh.
But sometimes I fail at allowing their failure. I am a mother. Sometimes I over-protect. I fail.
And that is ok.
P.S. Yes yes, Easter was lovely thank you. You want pictures? OKTHENFINEDAMMIT. Twist my arm.
I'm a Libertarian, not an asshole Mar 31, 2010
#Life#Getting to know me#Rants and Raves
I was at the gym a few days ago when this commercial came on. Maybe it was the hormones, maybe it was the stress of moving, maybe it is me being all "woman-like" but I started to tear up right there at minute 11 on the elliptical.
Shortly after, I went to the weight room and saw a little old lady shuffling her workout mat back to put it away. The woman could barely hold herself up, let alone this large green workout mat. I offered to take the mat and put it away for her. She thanked me.
It wasn't too long after that I turned on the car and heard the craziness that is now our country. People hating white people and not calling it racism. People lashing out. Others telling people to give is their duty and others fighting being told what to do.
It's at this point that I realized, regardless of my political affiliate, I'm still not an asshole, no matter who you think I may or may not vote for.
I'm just a little bit sick and gottayam tired of people placing everyone is boxes. Little boxes made of ticky-tacky. I'm tired of hyprocicy. I'm tired of name calling. I'm tired of empty promises. I'm tired of the misunderstanding that spans the isle and I'm tired of people assuming.
I'm a Libertarian. Not an asshole.
I believe less government is a good thing. I want to decide ON MY OWN that McDonalds is not healthy, to select businesses with models I agree with, to let my decision effect and change the world, not the government. I want to see change and I want to see others helping each other, not because Big Boss Man said so, but because we are raised with the core belief to respect human life, however different from you that may be.
I want to see healthy discussion. I want to see honesty. I want to see a world where opinions matter and are not immediately deflected. I want to see my children become people who will accept a large variation of lifestyles not because the government mandates it so, but because I teach them we are different and that is OK. I want them to acknowledge and accept change while understanding core principals. I want them to love people for who they are not who they profess to be.
I want my son to be allowed to be a boy. To play too rough, to jump in puddles, to sleep in the dirt. I want a school system that encourages learning of all types and does not shelter nor prevent any one child from being more than another.
I believe competition is healthy. Striving for something better, to be a part of something more, is a part of growing up.
I believe failure is OK. I believe failing teaches lessons and without failure, there is no growth.
I do not believe it is the governments job to prevent that failure, or that growth.
I'm the kind of girl that will pick up your baby's sock if he/she kicks it off when you're walking. All I want in return? A smile and a thank you. I'm the lady that will stop to let you in if I haven't been cut off six times since two blocks ago. All I request is a nod and a wave. I'm the lady who you are calling a racist, a homophobe, a biggot. All I want is a chance to discuss, ask questions, admit I have no answers.
I am the lady who will see a lesbian couple linking arms and think how awesome love is, and how we all need our very own person, whatever package that comes in. And I do not want to be judged for that thought. I'm the gal who hates being called racist simply because of my skin color. That, alone, is racist, is it not? Determining my opinion of you because of your skin color based on my own skin color, well, that's just fucked up.
I'm the programmer who is humble enough to shrug. I'm the woman who will admit she needs help. I am the mom who knows my children will not understand or respect every decision I make but who strives to make decisions based solely on the fact that I make them out of love and in the belief they are the best for this minute for my children.
I'm someone who believes in small business, who has faith that the system allows each to rise to their inner potential, who strives to let free market be truly free. I'm the person who is consistently shouting hands off to most all things government. I'm the lady who believes jobs will cure an economy, put strength in people's hearts and a backbone to this nation.
I am honest to a fault. I am torn by two parties. I am not an asshole.
I'm a Libertarian.
Drishti Mar 26, 2010
Life is chaotic now. I knew the change was coming but you can never fully prepare for it. It's like a pregnant mother waiting for the birth of her child. She hears all of you telling her to "sleep while you can" and "Woahboy, your first, hu? Big change is coming!" but those words are simply words. They are not experiences until she is in the midsts of it, and then it is irrelevant.
Words can be meaningless.
Or they can change your world.
The other day my Yoga instructor kept telling us to find our Drishti. Drishti, I repeated in my mind. Drishti. I knew she was telling us to find our focus. Our point of concentration. I looked up the meaning and found this definition: "Drishti is the focus of the eyes in meditation. This is the focal point where one's gaze lies to attain concentration alignment, and inner and outer balance. One actually does this to prevent distractions, but should be looking inwardly and not concentrate on the physical object. This could be the tip of your nose or in between your eyebrows, depending on your yoga pose." (source)
"This is the focal point where one's gaze lies to attain concentration alignment, and inner and outer balance. One actually does this to prevent distractions."
I am a very distracted woman right now. I need to find my Drishti.
With the chaos at home, there is no zen. With the lack of Internet, work is sporadic at best. With the children in unrest, life is constant soothing, meeting their needs, not finding time to put their beds together because WHERE IS THE HARDWARE IT WAS IN THE BOX ZOMG.
Life… lacks Drishti.
So I find this word as powerful as the act itself. "Drishti." I start planning ways to focus. I find ways to balance. I shift a bit left, a little right, a new list here, a meeting there. I work to re-compartmentalize my life in ways I can find peace and harmony.
And in the mean time, I remind myself words are only words until you are in the middle of the experience, however difficult that may seem.
Northwest Profile: Runs Barefoot In The Rain Gal Mar 25, 2010
#Fitness#Weght Loss and Body Image
You probably don't know the "northwest profile" commercials from Pemco, unless you live here. Or you listen to Seattle Internet Radio in an effort to step up your coolness. Or you're a seattle northwest wannabe. (Or, rather, soon-to-be Seattle-ites.)
However, if you're from the Northwest, these profiles sort of hit home.
Really close to home, actually.
As in: Me.
Here she is, ladies and gentlemen, Northwest Profile #39: Runs Barefoot In The Rain Gal.
You can find her on a weekday morning or early on the weekend running along the Burk Gilman or Samamish Trails. She's got her orange REI rain-repelling super-wicking fast-drying hoodie. She's listening to acoustic angst folk music counting her miles with her Nike+. It's fifty and pouring. And? She's barefoot.
Runs Barefoot (In Vibrams) In The Rain Gal, you're one of us: A little different.
Waiting for the Internet Birth Mar 24, 2010
#Life#Getting to know me#Rants and Raves
Hey, remember that time I was all, "OMG WE GOT A HOUSE AND WE GET TO MOVE!"
Fuck that. Moving is hard, yo!
It's not just the new-ness of the place, or the old-ness of someone else's dirt, it's the alone-ness, the "what are we doing-ness" of our lives.
Disrupting the routine is no good, people. NO GOOD AT ALL.
But not having internet? That's death.
Monday was our scheduled day. "Your rep will be there between 8AM and 5PM Monday, March 22."
Awesome. I can totally unpack and not have internet for two days in our new house right?
So I unpacked and I paced. I glanced out the window every few minutes. I kept the music low so I could hear the door.
I waited.
It started to feel really familiar. Akin, if you will, to those last few weeks before I gave birth to my daughter. The "Due Date" was really a range of time. "Any day now" lasted weeks. I walked, I paced, I was uncomfortable, a little lost, stuck in anticipation, unsure. I re-lived those moments as I waited for the Verizon guy. And waited. And waited.
I called my husband and begged for him to do something. Not unlike the phone call at 38 weeks pregnant yelling, "JUST GET HER OUT. GIVE ME AN ORGASM. THEY SAY IT WORKS OHMYGOD JUST DO IT."
I slowly gave up as the afternoon passed. I knew it wasn't happening that day. I felt lost and betrayed and alone. I was sure it would be monday. Monday I would have my Internet Baby.
This is the point of the story where you tell me, "Did you just seriously compare waiting for the Verizon dude to having a baby?"
YES. YES I DID. This is how effed up I am in my world without internet people. I HAVE NO PERSPECTIVE.
So if posting here is a bit raw for a while, know it's because I'm probably typing on my iPhone screen using auto-correct and yelling, "No! I didn't mean to type stinks, I mean pink! DAMNIT!" And "Ate you going to the car?" translates in to "Are you going to the park?" And so forth.
And in the mean time, I'll scouring the house for a 3 inch elephant because SOMEBODY will not be able to go on living without it. SOB DRAMA SOB.
See? We're all sorts of non-perspective in our new, awesome, amazing house right now. Even if it is all those things.
Moving is making giving me the narcolepsy Mar 17, 2010
My body has a funny reaction to stress. You've heard of "fight or flight?" Well, I have "Fight/Flight or Sleep" with the latter having a weighted pull. I spent most of college sleeping. I never made it through an "All nighter." Hell, I hardly make it through an "All Day-er."
I find myself walking around our new house looking at things I want to fix. I walk around the empty house in circles. Living Room - Dining Room - Kitchen - Family Room - Den - Living Room - Dining Room and so on… I wander and pretend that I'm calculating the next step, the next priority, but really, I'm sleep walking in an effort to shut out the ToDo list.
And then I curl up on the floor and go to sleep oh.my.god. in the middle of the kitchen between the cabinets I want to stain and the refrigerator we need to move OH.MY.GOD.
I'm comforted by the sounds of laughter from the children digging in the dirt outside and my husband's whistling as he measures for the brackets in the garage. It's a lullaby to me, the sound of my head spinning with THINGS.TO.DO and the sound of my family being in our new space.
The children don't really get it yet. They ask, "Can we come back to play here tomorrow?!" "Yes! You can come here and play EVERY SINGLE DAY for the rest of your lives!" My five year old's eyes bulge. "It's true! Our stuff will be here soon! THIS is our new house!"
Then they ask again, "Can we go back tomorrow?"
Yes. We can.
I remember my dad giving me words of wisdom when my parents packed our family up in the station wagon and left sunny Houston and my 12 year old boyfriend (dude, my FIRST BOYFRIEND) and brought us all to this place with trees and wet and cold. I remember my dad telling me, as I bawled in the McDonald's parking lot somewhere in New Mexico, that "home is where your shit is."
Profound, my dad.
I try to explain this to Mr. Flinger when he's perplexed at the children, "THIS is our new house!" He beams with pride. They look confused. "Are we going home now?" they ask. They want their lovies. They want their toys. They want their shit.
Saturday our shit follows us to our new house. Saturday we get the U-haul and, with a little help from some pretty awesome people who wouldn't let us hire movers, we take our entire lives' belongings and stuff them in to a new place.
And then, then it will be home.
And I will have a bed to curl up on and rock myself to sleep with the sound of the to.do.list.oh.my.god.
In a good way.
But for now I'll go pack those boxes and the childrens' closets and the rest of the kitchen and the oh.my.god… zzzzzZZZZzzzzzz
Yesterday, we bought a house Mar 13, 2010
Funny thing: Buying a house. It's not like buying a new shirt or a new car. It's more like going to the dentist, having a tooth pulled, and being told all you need is "the gas" and you'll remember nothing.
(Incidentally, I did that last week, too.)
Or maybe it's more like courting a lady; A lady who plays hard to get and toys with your emotion. She gets you all hot and bothered and then backs away and it requires three cold showers to get back to thinking of anything except her, only to have her email you with some great news and get the process started all over again.
Or maybe it's like buying a house.
I don't know.
At any rate, our house is officially ours. We've stepped inside only three times total since October 11, the day we made the offer, but stepping inside last night felt wildly familiar. The smell is familiar. The house has memories of ours in it already, memories we have not even made.
Last night we started making our fresh new memories with some of our favorite people.
The house is already home to our first pizza picnic. It's home to our first hosted dinner. It's home to the first playdate with our children and their best friends.It's home to hide and seek and laughter. It's home to friends helping with house-repairs and it's home to that time we had no heat and tried to build a fire only to find out we suck at building fires.
It's home. Already? It is home.


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Skip to comments.Ind. Officer, Wife, Could Face Jail for Saving Deer
Posted on 01/29/2013 6:38:25 AM PST by AtlasStalled
Should an Indiana couple go to jail for saving Bambi?
That's the question surrounding the case of Jeff and Jennifer Counceller, who rescued an injured fawn and nursed it back to health at their Connersville, Ind., home. The couple now faces the possibility of jail time and fines after state officials charged them with a misdemeanor for harboring the animal.
(Excerpt) Read more at gma.yahoo.com ...
This sounds like the typical Indiana conservation officer. They will all arrest their own mother.
If this isn't an example of government out of control, I don't know what is. Put the deer down, arrest the people who nursed it back to health. What is the point? The only good news is that one of the "defendants" is a police officer and maybe this experience will cause him to be a little less heavy handed when he is investigating certain "crimes."
Was the deer a wanted fugitive?
Let them prove that the deer wasn't just a squatter. What's next, arresting Canadian geese for loitering to long on golf courses, when they should be migrating?
It's a felony to harbor a deer but harboring illegal aliens will get you a pat on the back and a "good job!" from the State.
Up is down, left is right, day is night, wrong is right.
rescuing fawns is quite common
at least down here
They deserve it, deer are vermin.
I have a deer try to kill me at least once a week during the rut, if I die, I hope they are charged under conspiracy to commit murder.
The problems we have are with exotics and the idiot bureaucrats that can't stand the fact that exotics, who's numbers are dwindling in Africa, thrive in Texas. The bureaucrats would rather they go extinct than remain viable in Texas.
Last week FOX News had an article about "Overcrimialzation" of society by government. The examples given were of game violations but it's in everything government touches.
Oregon is now fining hunters $25 for not reporting their hunt results. I've been buying sport pack hunting/fishing licenses since I was a kid. Not anymore. $25 fine for forgetting to tell the government I never go turkey hunting?
In fact, it's world wide. A survey of ports around the world found that 25% of all ship captains had been crimminally charged with something. Glad I retired when I did.
Everybody is required to have a criminal record in the new global government. Thanks, useful idiots/s
"Based on the novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, The Yearling is set in post-Civil War Florida. Claude Jarman Jr. plays Jody Baxter, the lonely son of just-getting-by farmers Pa and Ma Baxter (Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman). With all of his siblings dead and buried, Jody yearns to have a pet of some sort. When Pa is forced by circumstances to kill a doe, the animal's fawn-the yearling of the title-is adopted by Jody. The boy's love for the animal does not alter the fact that the fawn is eating all of the Baxters' crops. Sadly, Pa tells Jody that he must kill the yearling before all their crops are destroyed. Jody can't bring himself to do this, so he sets the animal free in the wilds. Time and again, however, the yearling returns to the farm. Finally, Ma Baxter, who'd been against having the fawn on the property in the first place, shoots and wounds the animal. Now, Jody has no choice: rather than see his beloved yearling writhe in agony, he kills it. Though this results in a rift between himself and his family, Jody at last realizes that, by taking the responsiblity of saving the farm at the expense of his own feelings, he has also taken the first step towards manhood. He himself is a "yearling" no more."
The Yearling should be required reading/watching for all school kids. It is 1000 times better than Disney's Bambi.
Not surprising. This country is devouring its own by making innocent actions become "crimes."
Never, EVER get between a socialist commissar and the enforcement of a rule, no matter how stupid and/or invidious - the result is invariably dangerous if not deadly.
I saw an axis in the Dominion not too long ago, with at least 12 points and standing (appeared from my truck window) 6 feet at the shoulder. Biggest I've ever seen, and agitated. Couldn't get my .40 cal out of the bag quick enough. ;-)
Axis of evil near Rock Springs ;o)
Probably 9-10 years ago my sister helped deliver a fawn after the mother was hit by a car. The fawn survived and she took it to my dad who built a pen, bottle fed it and basically hand raised it to young adulthood. When he released it, it came back willingly and ate from his hand. It even brought her own fawn back to meet him. Which is an amazing act of trust between an animal and a human. Sorry to know he is such a criminal/s.
Everybody knows you can't hunt the King's deer. They just met the King.
This country has become a joke
State officials who can't find something more productive to do with their time need to be terminated.
There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand
That's an amazing story. Good stewardship of God's beautiful creations trumps any law of men, anytime.
The idiocy of the State knows no bounds.
I'm there.
All they have to do is state that the deer is Hispanic and in this country illegally - they will be heroes!!!
This exact thing happened to a close friend here in NC.
She found an abandoned fawn in a flower bed.
Took it home, fed it for a few days. Called Wildlife.
Wildlife came out to collect it. She asked what would become of the fawn.
The officer told her it would be euthanized.
She offered to take it to a rehab woman she knew. Nope.
She refused to turn over the fawn, He threatened her with jail. She called his supervisor.
The supervisor supposedly straightened out the situation and assured her the fawn would be raised. ( yeah /s)
She turned the fawn over to the officer and told him "next time you;l never hear about any fawn I find"
She has rehab licenses but not the one needed for deer.
And she's in a position to run across them frequently.
One conversation from Atlas Shrugged I always remember.
Shortened and paraphrased....
The government can't control innocent citizens , only criminals.
So the government criminalizes as much as possible to create them.
Yep the fools passed up a good meal.
State law, I can't shoot at them from the car.
"The government can't control innocent citizens , only criminals. So the government criminalizes as much as possible to create them."
"There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws." ~ Ayn Rand ~
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Chinese politician Bo Xilai is appealing his guilty verdict and life sentence for graft and abuse of power.
BEIJING – Chinese politician Bo Xilai, who ascended and then fell from the commanding heights of the Communist Party, has appealed his guilty verdict and life sentence for graft and abuse of power, Chinese authorities revealed Wednesday.
The former party secretary of the municipality of Chongqing, and member of the party's elite Politburo, Bo, 64, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Sept. 22 after a widely watched trial remarkable for its unusually public exposé of the lifestyle and personality of a top leader and his family.
In a statement on its website Wednesday, the Shandong high court said it had allowed him to appeal. The court is superior to the Jinan Intermediate People's Court, in the Shandong provincial capital in east China where Bo was tried, far from his centers of influence in northeast and southwest China.
At his five-day trial, Bo refused to plead guilty to the charges and showed little remorse, which may have contributed to his harsh sentence. An edited transcript of trial proceedings was released via micro-blog, allowing Chinese citizens rare if still incomplete access into legal proceedings often kept secret.
Bo was known for his unlawful crackdowns on organized crime, a mass campaign of singing "red songs", and a push for economic development called the "Chongqing Model." At trial he made a defiant last stand, even though a guilty verdict was never in doubt under a legal system controlled by China's ruling Communist Party.
His appeal is unlikely to be successful given past practice in such cases. The court gave no details of when the appeal would begin or conclude.
Bo hoped to reach the very top rung of Chinese power in the Politburo Standing Committee, whose seven members are chosen in secret and basically rule the country. But he was drummed out of the Communist Party and jailed after his police chief fled to a U.S. Consulate and his wife was accused of murdering a British business partner.
At his trial he was accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes from businessmen and abusing his position to threaten and fire the police chief.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (243 votes).
In short: well organised raceIn full: tough for a flat course but well organised with well stocked water stations ! weather was ideal which helps a great deal! excellent medal!Date of review: December 23, 2016
In short: First Half Marathon and oddly I enjoyed it!In full: Weather definitely helped. Mixed terrain was hard. Very friendly. Water/sweetie stops excellent. Great medal. Great sense of achievement to complete.Date of review: February 17, 2016
In short: Great raceIn full: Something for everyone, half , marathon or ultra. Easy parking, excellent organisation and fantastic marshalls and water stops, last 2 miles were hard against the wind but it is along the coast, lovely bit of bling too! Date of review: December 24, 2015
In short: Head winds suck!In full: Must be the 4th time I have done this race. Plenty of people running but the course never felt congested. Past years have seen me wear woolly hats and rain jackets but it was too warm for that this year - did rain a little but wasn't cold - did get hit by 30 seconds of torrential rain - hitting so hard I thought it must be hailstones - luckily it didn't last long.I quite like the out and back route - nice to see the returning super fit people barely breaking sweat.Loved the medal (doubles as a bottle opener) - awesome idea.see you next yearDate of review: December 23, 2015
In short: Beat the awful weather! Date of review: December 22, 2015
In short: Well organised, Well supported, Well done!!In full: An excellent end of year race. Brilliantly organised, festively friendly and fun for all runners. From the half, to the full, to the ultra, this race has it all. You are warned previous reviews and emails, that it is multi terrain, from tarmac to muddy paths with some shingle beach thrown in. Ultra's get the added bonus of some more beach and some sand dunes. Many thanks Rob your race was just what I wanted. Its in the racing calendar for next year already. Happy Christmas. Date of review: December 22, 2015
In short: Lovely happy marshals made this worthwhile! In full: This was far more trail than I was expecting but once I realised I relaxed and concentrated on dodging the mud! It was a shame that the landmark sights of Portsmouth don't feature at all. The mile markers were way out by about half a mile from about mile 7 and the course was long - a few runners commented on this. Last 2 miles in strong headwind knocked me for six, but the highlight was the amazing marshals- the water stations were a delight, and despite the rain and wind, all the marshals were encouraging and positive to the very end. Two lovely youngsters had choreographed a routine to point runners over the bridge - cheery and uplifting. Thanks to everyone for their time and commitment! Date of review: December 22, 2015
In short: Flat, with some off road sections but with some dull road sectionsIn full: Very good organisation with registration and bag drop all very well run. Course naturally flat as it skirts the coast, with some good views when waterside, but also some dull road stretches alongside the A road.Marshalls and feed stations very good and plenty of support on some strteches of the route.Worthwhile if you fancy a late year marathon.Date of review: December 22, 2015
In short: Muddy, windy and wet but well worth itIn full: 1st time doing this, and will be back next year but will wear trail shoes as it got very gloopy at times. End on the seafront was a slog due to the wind but I guess the weather kept the number of wandering pedestrians down. The water stations were frequent enough & very well stocked with gels, isotonic drinks, mince pies, mulled wine.....Date of review: December 22, 2015
In short: Mixed terrain, slippery in places, flat. Many sea and harbour views. In full: I loved this race. Although there are sections where passing is impossible, "it's a marathon, not a sprint" so overtaking options come along soon enough. Sections of beach and muddy trails are interspersed with promenade and pavement which I found made it interesting. Despite the terrain several of my pals pb'd and I was only 5 mins off my maiden/pb time. Mince pies and mulled wine were available at water stations for those bimbling round and overall I thought the organisation was good. Date of review: December 21, 2015
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I couldn't see much when I walked into the cavernous bar at Three of Clubs in Hollywood last week, but after my eyes adjusted,
I noticed the crowd in the adjoining room.
A couple hundred literary-artsy-hipster types were schmoozing before the L.A. premiere of the Heeb Storytelling series, which had already made stops in New York City, where Heeb magazine is based, and four other cities. Like a live stage version of the irreverent magazine -- or what TimeOut described as "one part cabaret, one part Catskills" -- the show features a half-dozen writers who tell a Jewish story.
According to Heeb's 33-year-old editor-in-chief Josh Neuman, "Jewish story" could be interpreted loosely. But when Neuman phoned from New York and asked me to perform, he did make certain stipulations. First, the story could not exceed seven minutes. In fact, he said, at six minutes, Schmelvis (the Jewish Elvis impersonator) would begin playing an accordion, and at the seven-minute mark, Schmelvis would play continuously in order to drown a performer out. If that wasn't bad enough, no notes could be brought on stage. No exceptions.
Huh? What kind of Jew can keep a story down to seven minutes -- especially without notes to prevent a barrage of genetically programmed tangents? Can any Jew tell a linear story, unscripted?
But Neuman was adamant, so I put my neuroses aside until I arrived at Three of Clubs and encountered what he called "a who's who of Yid-erati," people like Jon Burman, international general manager of The Hollywood Reporter; Francesca Segre, whose piece for the Washington Post has been optioned by Goldie Hawn and will be turned into the book "Daughter of the Bride"; New York Times Styles contributor Strawberry Saroyan (half-Jewish, but still); director Rachel Samuels; David Nadelberg, producer of the "Mortified" series, which has been featured on public radio's "This American Life"; and several members of this year's "Heeb 100" list of influential young Jews.
Clearly I was out of my league, but other than the Jewish standby of faking digestive problems (Oooh, I must have had some bad matzah ball soup), I didn't see a credible way to bail 10 minutes before the show. Even worse, the story I planned to tell was about my asking a guy I'd met at an Ivy League mixer to be my sperm donor (he said yes, then "pulled out" right before I ovulated), and suddenly I worried that my sperm donor guy might be in the audience.
I went on anyway, after hosts Randy and Jason Sklar, the twins from ESPN's "Cheap Seats" (Jason wears the glasses), and Stephen Glass, the former New Republic journalist played by the decidedly goyish actor Hayden Christiansen in the film "Shattered Glass." Glass, whose non-Jewish girlfriend, Julie Hilden, sat near the back, told a hilarious story about his first shiksa love interest in high school.
Hilden, the author of "3" and "The Bad Daughter," said later that she's different from the girlfriend Glass described in his act.
"That is one extreme shiksa!" Hilden said. "I mean, I never went to church camp. I'll even give up the Christmas tree. Who needs pine needles sprinkled all over the floor? I'll stick to pine-scented air freshener."
Although Hilden's accustomed to being surrounded by Jews, she did feel a bit left out at the Sklar brothers' string of Yiddish words.
"I know basic and intermediate words like shpilkes, and I'd just heard the word haimish at a dinner party," she said. "But once they went beyond 'Yiddish for Gentiles,' I was lost. Otherwise, the show was very accessible."
Aimee Bender, the author of the Los Angeles Times bestseller "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt," told a story about a different linguistic misunderstanding -- a priest who mistook the word "kite" for the offensive slur "kike." It didn't sound so jarring after I'd bemoaned the lack of a sperm bank equivalent to JDate, asking, "Why is there no JSpunk?"
"There's a high level of humor appreciation in the Heeb crowd," Bender said, "so that felt a little daunting. But then fun, because it was a really responsive audience."
"It felt very comfortable," Jason Sklar said. "Like Foxworthy talking to a bunch of rednecks, or Dice talking to a group of misogynists -- we were in our element."
Wendy Spero, who has appeared on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and is writing a pilot for HBO, read outrageous letters from her boyfriend's crazy Jewish landlord. (I guess the "no notes" rule doesn't apply to people writing pilots for HBO.) Director Jon Kesselman and TV writer Eric Friedman both made it clear in their performances that they're single -- and available.
"I can't understand why this hot Jewish piece of a** hasn't been taken off the market," Friedman said on stage at the event, which was co-sponsored by The National Foundation for Jewish Culture and the Progressive Jewish Alliance.
While all Heeb shows share a similar sensibility, there was, Neuman said, an L.A. vibe to the evening: "L.A. is the Tel-Aviv to New York's Jerusalem." He added that certain references were quintessentially local: my sperm donor asking whether, like a script submission, I was out to other men or this was an exclusive offer; Friedman's riff on geographically undesirable dates living outside a 10-block radius near the Grove.
"This being L.A., there was still some business being done," The Hollywood Reporter's Burman said, "but it was low-key, warm and inclusive."
Kesselman agreed: "The evening opened my eyes to the fact that Heeb isn't just a magazine. It's become its own community."
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Riad Sidi Magdoul
The Riad Sidi Magdoul is situated in heart of the Medina of Essaouira, near the beach and souks. It is a bright and comfortable Riad, which offers calm and quietness only a few metres from the busy pedestrian streets of Essaouira The Blue.
The Riad is made of ten rooms placed on three floors around a large \'puits de jour\', an open space in the centre of the Riad from which the light pours in.
A bright and sunny terrace offers a view on the roofs of the Medina.
Wireless internet connection (WIFI) is freely available.
The Riad Sidi Magdoul is located just a few steps from the picturesque port (parking with municipal attendant) and the vast beach, in the heart of the artistic and artisan neighbourhoods of the Medina, souks, restaurants, galleries, cafes.
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ocated in the heart of the medina, in a quiet street in a safe area, the Riad offers proximity to all Essaouira, souks, harbour, beach ...
The whole of the Medina is pedestrian. The closest door (into the Medina, the old city) to the Riad is Bab Sbaâ (door with 3 arcades), not far from the beach. You can ask a little taxi to drop you there if you arrive from the bus station or leave your car in the car park. If you come with the Supratour bus, you can walk in the garden along the walls of the Medina to Bab Sbaâ (around 300 metres).
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Rebuffed governor is attacked by both sides
By STEVE BOUSQUET
Published April 1, 2005
Gov. Jeb Bush tried twice, through the Legislature, to save Terri Schiavo.
The first time was in October 2003, when state lawmakers passed a law allowing him to order doctors to reinsert her feeding tube after it had been out for six days. The Florida Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional.
This last time, Bush took on a higher profile in the case after his brother, President Bush, said the federal government could do no more. The governor is a Catholic who fervently believes that the state should have done more to keep Schiavo alive.
"To have somebody starve to death troubles me greatly," Bush said last week.
But he could not persuade enough fellow Republicans in the state Senate to agree and support a bill.
The courts also rebuffed Bush at every turn. A neurologist who saw Schiavo on behalf of Bush's Department of Children and Families questioned whether Schiavo was in a persistent vegetative state, but his assessment was rejected by the courts.
Christian activists insisted Bush could do more.
"With the stroke of his pen, he could stop this," said Robert Schindler, Schiavo's father . "He's put Terri through a week of hell."
In the end, Florida's governor was under attack from those who said the government had no business meddling in a family matter and from those who said he wasn't doing enough.


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Once we hit the top of the bluff, we have the option to stay with the Ray Miller and make the entire 10.7-mile loop back to the La Jolla canyon mouth, or link up with a fire road to the south and drop into Sycamore Canyon, an ancient Chumash trading route linking the interior valley with the coast.
Both trails are popular running spots; a local trail-running group started by Swartz 20 years ago makes the area a regular destination.
"What about Ray? Or Miller?" Audrey tosses out names as we crest the first lookout. The winter sun slinks down into deep indigo waters just south of the nestled-together Anacapa and Santa Cruz.
I stop to breathe in this moment of perfect balance: earth, water, fire and air join together equally, gently shushing the day to sleep. If only there was a name for this feeling of elemental harmony -- that would be the perfect name for a child of these mountains.
Bridget Crocker's adventure narratives have appeared in many outdoor travel magazines (www.bridgetcrocker.com), and she has worked as a professional guide on rivers, oceans and trails for most of her life. She lives near Malibu, California, where the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean collide.
Trailhead: Santa Monica Mountains, California
Getting There. Take the Pacific Coast Highway (linking the just-north city of Ventura with Los Angeles to the south) to hook up with a multitude of trails from the range's many canyon offshoots. From the interior valley on the eastern slope, several great runs are accessible just off the 101 Freeway.
Seasons. Year-round, although July and August midday temperatures can be sweltering. Check in with the Santa Monica Mountains Trail Runners Club for the inside scoop on the best trails for each season -- they meet rain or shine every Sunday morning in Pacific Palisades (go to www.trailrunnersclub.com for details).
Accommodations. Contact Reserve America (800-444-7275; www.reserveamerica.com) for campground reservations in the State Parks at Leo Carrillo, Sycamore and La Jolla Valley/Thornhill Broome. In Malibu, stay at the reasonable, ocean-view Malibu Country Inn (310-457-9622; www.malibucountryinn.com). The Homewood Suites by Hilton (818-865-1000; www.hwsagourahills.com) in Agoura Hills is a comfortable choice for east-side trail access.
Guidebooks. Pick up 50 Trail Runs in Southern California, by Stan Swartz, for spot-on trail descriptions and maps; Guide to the Backbone Trail, by Milt McAuley, is filled with trail profiles, history and tips.
Recommended trails. The Ray Miller Trail is a must-do; off the PCH, take the trail directly south from the La Jolla Canyon parking lot. Climb 2.7 miles for unbeatable Pacific Ocean views and head back around through La Jolla Canyon to finish the 10-plus-mile loop. At the top of Yerba Buena Road, you'll find the starting point for the Circle X Ranch to Sycamore Canyon run. Linking the highest point in the range, Sandstone Peak, with the beach at Sycamore Cove off the PCH, the 12-mile point-to-point trail offers panoramic views with 1200 feet of elevation gain. Run the trail in the opposite direction and complete the Sand to Sandstone challenge.
At the top of Encinal Canyon off the PCH, the dog-loving Charmlee Wilderness Park has nine miles of wide-open singletrack that can be looped for unlimited mileage and views. Tap the Tapia Park to Century Reservoir run by using Las Virgenes Road south off the 101 Freeway, or Malibu Canyon Road from the PCH. The six-mile, out-and-back run meanders along Malibu Creek and through shaded oak groves, an ideal choice when temperatures soar.
Etc. World-renown surfing, diving and snorkeling opportunities abound for rest-day activities. Check with Surfclass.com (805-648-2662; www.surfclass.com) for surfing lessons; Island Packers (805-642-1393; www.islandpackers.com) ferries you to the Channel Islands and offers whale-watching excursions.
Races. The annual XTERRA Trail Run Series (www.trailrace.com) and other races in the Santa Monica Mountains (like the annual Turkey Trot) are organized throughout the year by well-known locals Brennan and Michelle Lindner at Generic Events (310-821-7898; www.genericevents.com).


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Shad: From Fun Fur to the Future
Shad: From Fun Fur to the Future
By Spencer Brown
The last time I saw Shad (born Shadrach Kabango) was this past summer when he was opening for Macklemore in front of a Fun Fur and possibly thrift store-clad crowd at the Stampede Corral. Shad is set to return to Calgary on January 28th but this time, he'll be gracing the stage for the Walrus Talks at the Jack Singer as part of the High Performance Rodeo. It's clear these are two radically different venues for him as he makes the shift from musical to something a little more cerebral. But I can nearly guarantee one constant shall remain in his audience: he's still going to see plenty of Fun Fur.
"Right now I'm in New York" says the London, Ontario raised rapper "I'm working on a hip-hop documentary about the pioneers of the genre. I'm doing some interviews and it's really cool, because I'm learning so much." Education has always been part of the game with Shad as he holds not one, but two degrees: a Bachelor's in Business, and a Masters in Liberal Studies. "Neither factors in too heavily into making my music. But there's a level of comfort in Business in how I approach it. If it makes sense to me in a business sense, it makes sense and the same if it doesn't. With my Liberal Studies, I just kind of expanded my writing and thinking skills. Degrees are like any life experience you can pick up. They will be helpful in life and helpful in work."
Intelligent lyrics are one of Shad's biggest trademarks, referencing everything from pop culture icons to colonialism, topped with a healthy serving of "self-deprecation because that was naturally my style…" He goes on to explain, "My rap persona isn't terribly far from my regular persona so it's always been a part of it. It felt like me and that's what made my words quite natural." One need only give "Stylin" a listen for a sample of the snappy cerebral song craft Shad is amply capable of.
Hours logged touring the second largest country in the world is also ample in this Juno Award winner's life. "We try to keep things musically interesting in the car in order to pass time. Like on the last tour we had a game where we could only play music from 1993 or 2003 or 2013" he says with a laugh. Dietary recommendations include, "Anything healthy. Anything. There's just so much Tim Hortons and McDonalds that when you get anything healthy take it. Or even better a home-cooked meal." As for packing, Shad has a five point checklist: "My passport, phone, phone charger, laptop, and latop charger are a must. Anything else I can get, like a toothbrush or underwear for less than $10. I have the Internet and I'm good. It helps so much to not stress out if I forgot this or that and just pick it up as I go."
When Shad speaks in Calgary, he will have 7 minutes, about the length of 2 of his songs, to convey his concept to the Walrus crowd. He is keeping his topic a secret for now but you can bet he's hugely inspired to get a conversation going in the audience. "Dan Mangan did it last year and he really enjoyed it" he remarks when asked about his decision to get involved. "I'm basically always up for trying new things and talking isn't a big stretch outside of what I usually do. It's fun to do something different. I am going to speak from experience, as I find the best approach to dig into experience as much as possible. Only then will I be able to talk about our uncertain future."
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For as strange as this may sound, I have always taken a
For as strange as this may sound, I have always taken a bit of glee in the evolution of NORAD's tracking of Santa. Watching my two boys, one almost seven and one almost three and one half, what they marvel at is what is presented to them.
"Dad!!! Santa has already been through AUSTRALIA!!" my son exclaimed this year. Trenten just looked at the all familiar images and correlated them with the excitement of what is the season: beyond more than Santa delivering gifts.
Indeed, this year with my oldest I saw his interest into the world covered and that the Earth is rotating, the birth of Jesus would soon be celebrated (Australia is 12+ hours ahead of us), and that the morning brings hope in several forms. He incessantly passed notes across the pews to our family stating "CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT JESUS, NOT PRESENTS!!!"
I do not know where am going with this, but I suppose when we returned home from our Christmas Eve gathering in our community, my eldest opened the Mac. With his mother's guidance he realized the night was getting older and that he needed to be in bed: tucked in, saying his prayers, and waking with eyes and smile that remind me of not just a season or what the Internet does...
That we as adults should try and "Be like children." In summary, what NORAD does each year is interesting and seeing my eldest son realizing the day of many forms of celebration is fast upon us. I only hope we could find such a way to sustain those eyes, those emotions, and the air of the moment for a bit longer...
Peace to all and may the closing of this year open your hearts to next.

I find what NORAD has done and has evolved into what we
I find what NORAD has done and has evolved into what we know as "Santa Tracker" to be very interesting: even if for a mild, internal giggle as my seven and three year old boys gaze into the screen.
This year, especially, my eldest (almost seven) seemed to care less about what one may call the Media Santa, but that the magic was happening. In the morning he exclaimed "SANTA HAS FINISHED AUSTRALIA!" He observed the world maps and I could see the calculations behind his wide eyes.
Later, during our community's Christmas Eve gathering, he incessantly passed notes to each of us proclaiming that "CHRISTMAS IS NOT ABOUT PRESENTS!!!" I smiled and for the first time in almost a decade, I felt that warm glow in my chest. Returning home in the evening and under the loving guidance of his mother, my eldest son examined the map with extreme intensity: it was time to prepare for a day of much celebration.
I suppose the point is that for as cute, interesting, "child motivating", or whatever one may classify this NORAD project as, it seems to jolt in me... "Be like children." How does this all tie together? Sure, the kids are excited about opening their gifts and giving gifts, but that is the smallest portion of the day. Indeed, my eldest son and his trouble-making brother both illustrated this to me in the sense that it was not a greed of goods, but a greed for experiencing good that came through. The religious importance, the symbolic opportunities, and the love of family coming together is what I took as my own precious gift this year from my two, very special boys.
NORAD - you keep it up and I promise you we will tune in each year. In a short summary, I must confess I wish all the qualities of this season could be as easily carried: through the entire year, my friends.
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First, I have to give lots of credit to Steph at Somewhat Simple for the original idea for the calendar. She offered a free printable calendar here that inspired me to make my own. Check hers out, it may work better for you. Steph gave me the idea to give each day of the week a special theme so that the kids have something to look forward to and I am more likely to follow through with fun stuff if it's written down! Steph's days of the week were: make something Monday, time to read Tuesday, what's cooking Wednesday, be thoughtful Thursday, somewhere fun Friday. I knew I wanted to tweak these a bit to fit my family's schedule.
So my schedule is:
Make Something Monday (crafts or art projects)
Examples: Simple craft kits from Michaels, basic sewing lessons for older kids, scout craft projects to pass of achievements, paper airplane kit from Christmas, homemade play dough or bubbles, finger painting with pudding, sidewalk chalk mural, coloring pages etc.
Time Out Tuesday (a fun outing)
Examples: Your outing doesn't have to cost a lot, there are lots of free days at museums, free summer bowling programs, free shows at the library, new parks to explore, cheap summer movie programs, free play dates and don't forget to look for coupons that make expensive activities affordable. Also, the activity doesn't have to last all day, after all this is supposed to make summer more enjoyable not more stressful.
What's Cooking Wednesday (cooking or baking)
Examples: We love to cook and bake but I think cooking is such an important life skill that all kids need to learn how to safely cook, especially healthy foods. Toddlers and preschoolers can stir and help prep food, older kids can choose a recipe and make a whole meal. This might mean you don't have to make dinner on Wednesdays! If you don't want a whole batch of cookies starring you in the face then give some away to friends and neighbors and you've also done a service together! Or make a batch of muffins or pancakes to freeze for easy breakfasts the kids can reheat themselves.
Thinking Thursday (educational time)
Examples: Practice in workbooks, do science experiments, review flashcards or play educational computer games. Also throw in a few educational outings such as the planetarium, aquarium or library.
Family Fun Friday (family activities either during the day or the evening)
Examples: Going to lunch with Daddy, picnic for dinner, family game night or movie night, visit Grandma and Grandpa or have some cousins over for a play date.
The whole purpose is to give the kids fun things to anticipate and not put off doing fun things just to find the summer is over and we spent it indoors playing video games. I feel like this is what happened to us last summer, but I had a new baby and you do what ya gotta do! Also, before you feel totally overwhelmed it only took me an hour or two with our calendar and the computer to research and plan the whole summer. Also, I found that we already had a church dinner, dance recital and a family reunion on Fridays this summer, so I automatically had plans for 3 Family Fun Fridays. I looked at my son's Scout book and have found that a lot of the cooking and crafts and even family game night can be used to pass of requirements for his next badge. So I am trying to make things as easy as I can by using things that we would have been doing anyway!
Here is an example of my calendar (including a daily schedule that my kids can initial when they've completed their morning and evening responsibilities. When they finished their responsibilities then they have free time for most of the day to spend doing "our activity", playing with friends, watching TV, playing games etc. I don't want to turn the lazy days of summer into a structured, stressful time but I do want my kids to realize that there are still things that must be done before we can play.
**I have laminated my calendar so that I can fill in the activity for each day with a dry erase marker. You can also print out a new calendar for each week if you prefer.
The first calendar that you can download has my daily themes included but the schedule is blank for you to use or not. Click here to download.
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On October 11th, nearly 100 people gathered at Teachers College,
The kickoff event featured a panel presentation by NCPR partners and associates, and was followed by a reception with poster sessions about core research areas. After an introductory speech by Dr. Susan Fuhrman, president of Teachers College, Dr. Thomas Bailey, director of CCRC and NCPR and the panel's moderator, explained that NCPR will fulfill the need for rigorous research on college access and success issues, such as the transition from high school to college and assessing student performance in the early years of college. He also highlighted the symbolic importance of the Center. "It's significant that this national center was awarded to an organization that focuses on community colleges," said Dr. Bailey. "It's a sign of a change in the understanding of the importance of these institutions."
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Skip to comments.Gingrich To Suspend Presidential Campaign Next Tuesday, Sources Say
Posted on 04/25/2012 7:05:54 AM PDT by sheikdetailfeather
Newt Gingrich plans to formally suspend or end his presidential campaign next Tuesday, senior Gingrich aides told Fox News.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Fox and the boys win. All they had to do is start ignoring him and suddenly it wasn't fun anymore.
No one will notice...
That's too bad. Make him press spokeman, Mitt!!
Why would "senior Gingrich aides" tell anyone this right now, and why would they tell his enemy FOX News??
I didnt notice and its not even next Tuesday
So the convention must be next week eh...so much for in-it-till-the convention
Maybe he got that job at his "friend" CNN
Marvelous. Now it will be a choice between original Obama or the mormon version.
Oh you'll notice all right. You'll have 4 years to bitch about what a disappointment President Romney is. That assumes he can beat Obama which is doubtful.
All those delegates he won yesterday were just too heavy a burden.
The moment Newt endorses Romney is the moment I stop supporting the former Speaker in any way, shape or form.
Of course, he won't need my help in paying off his campaign debt if he endorses Romney.
Tuesday night may be the right time to crank up the "Write In Sarah Palin" campaign.
gotta make one more round of the Sunday shows, eh, Newt??
Consider the Biased Source (FOX-Bain News).
I'm voting for Goode.
Rational Conservatism vs All-or-Nothing Conservatism... one lives to fight another day, the other packs their bags and harrumphs all the way home, can you guess which is which?
You realize she is going to endorse, support and campaign for Romney too right? Are you going to throw Palin under the bus when she is out stumping for Willard?
At least he held out until Santorum quit running. That was the important thing...
What a jackass!
Notice "maybe".
Yours is a nothing post.
Something tells me this isn't going to go over too well >_>
ALso, I'm glad I did not donate to him.
The money I donated to Hermain Cain was the last money I'll ever donate to any politician ever.
I'm keeping my funds for The Fall, something tells me bread is going to be damn expensive soon...
Jackass = Santorum.
Cain first endorsed Newt then suddenly switched to endorsing Romney.
Oh but what money well spent!!!
Or more precisely: DamnMitt.
Defending a liberal Republican is worse, by far, than attacking a liberal Democrat. The conservative movement will be partly neutralized and the socialist decline will advance.
The Charlotte Bobcats have a better chance at winning the NBA Title, than Mitt does of beating Obama.
Newt on Tuesday:
"Though my campaign is as of today suspended, I will continue to keep up the fight to defeat Barack Obama, repeal Obamacare and fight for Republican and conservative values with bold ideas and initiatives. As of now, I believe the best way to do this is to endorse the frontrunner, Mi..
Did Newt have a chance? No. So don't give me that noise.
If he would have pulled out when it was clear he couldn't win, and he had thrown his support behind Santorum, the momentum may have made it possible for Santorum to beat Romney.
No Newt couldn't do that. He was in it until the end.
Did he help the party? No. We wind up with Romney, just like many of us said we would, when we urged Newt to pull out.
He refused and said he'd run all the way to the Convention. We laughed. We knew it was over. Only Newt refused to face reality.
Now what a fine mess we have.
What is the rationale for waiting until Tuesday?
If he had done this a month or two ago, we'd have had a shot at Santorum instead of Romney. Gingrich was never going to win the nomination.
Would you prefer your government paid abortifacients in our classic 'Massachusetts White and Delightsome' or our new 'Red Velvet Mocha'?
I'll believe when I hear straight from the Newt's mouth. I suspect these "sources" are a lot closer to Romney that anybody.
You mean, "Tom and Jerry"
"Tuesday night may be the right time to crank up the Write In Sarah Palin campaign."
Don't do that to her. If they have to destroy her utterly to prevent any obstacles to Bishop Willard they will do so.
Money well spent it was not. So, so far from money well spent...
Thus the new policy - not one cent to politicians, I'm keepin' my dough! I'd rather spend it on delicious popcorn!
If its nothing, why respond?
Well, there goes my primary vote.
Couldn't your logic be switched, if Santorum had thrown his support to Newt last night's results may have different?
For goodness' sake, these candidates make decisions that are right for them based on the information they have at the time. Santorum did not want to endorse anyone last week. I believe it was to get the result in PA that he got last night-—even without actively campaigning he came in second. Know what? Even though I am a Newt supporter, I say, good for him. You play with the cards you're dealt.
Please stop harping on Newt. Realistically, none of these people had a chance a year ago. Instead, look at what they've accomplished. The social conservative message was highlighted thanks the Rick. Energy issues are front and center thanks to Gingrich. Even whacky Paul has brought debt and the Federal reserve to the table. Without these guys Romney would have been blathering his mush speech after speech.
Ha ha.
Good ones...not.
Santorum claimed to be in it all the way, too.
He said they would have to add rooms on the WH to accommodate his large family.
He never let on that PA was going to be his waterloo.
That was a fact, unless he could overwhelm Romney enough to win that politically odd and tough state, without going deeply into debt just to try, with no guarantee of winning.
And it was fact that he could not ABIDE losing that state AGAIN, nor AFFORD to fight Romney for it.
He KNEW it.
His minions didn't know it.
You will pretend not to know it, but I have no reason to pretend.
One more thing...he also KNEW that his delegate performance was poor, relative to his popular votes and his votes in caucus states.
Romney and Paul clean up in delegates.
Santorum WON the state of MO, but he will come away with only 7 of its 52 delegates, and ultimately even those pitiful few will support Romney.
This is just one example of many, that he had to know as this campaign unfolded.
That his minions never did understand.
And he didn't clue them in, and he hurt Newt every second he stayed in on the power mainly of Evangelicals and radio talk show hosts.
Meanwhile, PA was a drop dead date.
He understood, even if his minions didn't.
That's why I played around with your "jackass" perjoritive directed at Newt, but you had Santorum in the same post and I thought, let's reorder the words and get this RIGHT.
I agree, Chris.
No more donations to politicians.
I donated the most to Santorum..but also to Cain and Newt along the way.
What a waste(not Santorum: the rest).
I remember back in '08, I gave Fred Thompson $100 and he suspended his campaign the next day.
Like Obama can't stop talking about Bush, maybe it's time for you to stop talking about Santorum, tx. It's really getting old, and not very interesting.
The GOP has now lurched to the left of the 1960 Democrat party.
It was, until Doughty One called Newt a jackass.
For waiting til Santorum quit, to quit.
A little histoire, as Rush would say,
doesn't hurt at times like that.
You should be happy, the old man who wasn't young and cute like Rick...never quite saw that, but oh well...is also going out.
You and your women's GOP group can celebrate.
GYAAAHHH Fred Thompson!
Yep, MM, I'm keeping that money! These fools can get their a$$es handed to 'em just as well without my funds.
And don't forget to go to his post where he called him that, and write "LOL, Dought".
How's that brokered Convention looking now txrangerette?
LMAO... Newt's about as popular as a pasture pattie about now.
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Earlier today, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada met in Washington. During a joint press conference afterwards, President Obama took a question on the future of Egypt. The President said:
"I have had two conversations with President Mubarak since this crisis in Egypt began, and each time I've emphasized the fact that the future of Egypt is going to be in the hands of Egyptians. It is not us who will determine that future. But I have also said that in light of what's happened over the last two weeks, going back to the old ways is not going to work. Suppression is not going to work. Engaging in violence is not going to work. Attempting to shut down information flows is not going to work.
"In order for Egypt to have a bright future -- which I believe it can have -- the only thing that will work is moving a orderly transition process that begins right now, that engages all the parties, that leads to democratic practices, fair and free elections, a representative government that is responsive to the grievances of the Egyptian people.
"Now, I believe that President Mubarak cares about his country. He is proud, but he's also a patriot. And what I've suggested to him is, is that he needs to consult with those who are around him in his government. He needs to listen to what's being voiced by the Egyptian people and make a judgment about a pathway forward that is orderly, but that is meaningful and serious.
"And I believe that -- he's already said that he's not going to run for reelection. This is somebody who's been in power for a very long time in Egypt. Having made that psychological break, that decision that he will not be running again, I think the most important for him to ask himself, for the Egyptian government to ask itself, as well as the opposition to ask itself, is how do we make that transition effective and lasting and legitimate.
"And as I said before, that's not a decision ultimately the United States makes or any country outside of Egypt makes. What we can do, though, is affirm the core principles that are going to be involved in that transition. If you end up having just gestures towards the opposition but it leads to a continuing suppression of the opposition, that's not going to work. If you have the pretense of reform but not real reform, that's not going to be effective.
"And as I said before, once the President himself announced that he was not going to be running again, and since his term is up relatively shortly, the key question he should be asking himself is, how do I leave a legacy behind in which Egypt is able to get through this transformative period. And my hope is, is that he will end up making the right decision."
Joseph M. in Oregon writes:
Madam Secretary:
Welcoming news that President Obama has moved past the rhetoric and is pressuring the Mubarak "Czarist regime" in supporting democratic change in Egypt. This is the Obama administration that I voted for in 2008, I am so proud of our foreign policy team! There is a lot of uncertainty as to what a post Mubarak Egyptian society will look like politically in the near future. But, we must support the democratic process, the Egyptians have a right to engage in choosing their next political leaders and future government. There is too much at stake here for U.S. strategic and foreign policy interests, which will undoubtedly impact the international community and the entire Arab world. Mubarak is using the perception of the Muslim Brotherhood, in presenting their ideological-structure as a radical Islamist group, are simply unfounded, this is a misrepresentation of the Muslim Brotherhood and this is a Mubarak adapted strategy, out of sheer desperation for inciting fear, for justifying in allowing him to stay indefinitely.
The "geopolitical future of the Arab nations and for the Middle-East rely on the U.S. Department of State and the Obama administration "getting Egypt right!" This is a moment, in U.S. foreign policy, equivalent to the fall of the Shah in Iran and the Iranian revolution of 1979. Although, it is unfair to draw this parallel, for the circumstances and demographics are greatly different in Egypt today, but it is imperative for the U.S. that Obama chooses the right side to support and official back during this time of turmoil. That was the greatest error in-judgement during the Iranian Revolution for Jimmy Carter, we back the loosing side at that time. Forty years later, we have a serious diplomatic polarizing situation with our relationship with Iran.
The violence at Tahrir Square may escalate further following the Muslim holy day of prayer on Friday, as the freedom movement remains in Tahrir, throughout next week. Historically, this is uncharted territory for modern day Egyptian society. The Mubarak regime has demonstrated to the world yesterday, by attacking the demonstrators, that they are determined in dissolving this grass-roots peaceful movement who are seeking democratic reform. Mubarak's, Czarist thugs, proved in defying the core principles of democracy, by attacking the demonstrators seeking change. I was absolutely horrified in hearing the first BBC World News reports early yesterday, coming from Tahrir Square, this escalation of violence is unacceptable. I would like to see the U.S. administration, take a very firm stance against the Mubarak regime led violence, resulting in several deaths and numerous casualties. I stand in solidarity with the Egyptians tonight and with their bravery in seeking democracy. Is this the "peaceful transition that the U.S. President Obama spoke of during his address to the nation?"
As reports of more violent clashes broke out earlier this week, igniting Tahrir Square, the U.S. Administration should acknowledge that the immediate resignation of Mubarak, would be in the best interests for the Egyptian people and for the international community. We should view the change of leadership with Mubarak stepping down, as a enormous opportunity for democratic change not only for Egypt but for other Arab nations in the region, representative by a grass-roots movement that began in Cairo and representing the will of Egyptians. The Egyptian people are seeking an immediate change, they have a right to facilitate the process of forming an intern government up until full elections may be held.
The recent political unrest expressed by the Egyptians, the wave of protests and the recent uprising by the people;
"should be viewed as a teachable moment for the Obama administration and his foreign policy team".
The people of Egypt, are exemplifying the process of democracy, they should decide and vote for their next leader and government. They are entitled in having their individual rights, civil liberties acknowledged and their voices heard, by engaging in a newly formulated democratic process. The international community should be closely consulting and listening to the EU member states and Turkey as to what should be next for Egypt after Mubarak resigns, not the Saudi Monarchy and King Abdullah, who are more concerned with the potential future changes for the Middle-Eastern geopolitical landscape resulting from a post Mubarak Egypt. Mubarak as Egypt's leader, should adhere to the will of Egyptians calling for his dismissal.
The sign from last week-end, held by one of the demonstrators and remaining at Tahrir Square pretty much sums it up for the future of Mubarak, it reads: "Game Over".
Isabel R. in Argentina writes:
Now the love is the human survival future.
Owais in Germany writes:
i would like to kindly request president Obama and all western countries that: please do not let that some Islamic fundamentalist groups take the power in Egypt like (MB)Muslim Brothers which is more worst than alqaida in the sens of hating non Muslims and being against the human rights and some other substations which they made under the name of Islamic sharia...
if we go back in the decade of democracy in Afghanistan 1970s, the fundamentalist and Islamic movements which started fights against the Republic president Daud Khan and later Communists, were under the direct influence and were following the MBs of Egypt which was centered in Al Azhar Islamic University, some students and professors of Kabul university were dictating by the MBs like Hekmatyar, Sayaf, Haqani, Mujadedi, Rabbani and etc... and also the initial Islamic movements used to call themselves Muslim Brothers the same name as it is in Egypt, this MB is since then and have no power yet and had no chance of performance in the political ground of the world, but they are much more dangerous than Taliban and Alqaida...
they have destroyed my beloved country Afghanistan and made millions of Afghans like me to leave their country for them to make it a land to plan some international terrorist attacks like 9/11.... if they take the political power in Egypt then believe me that soon they will make a hell out of historical Egypt and the fate of Egypt will be the same as Afghanistan...
we hate terrorism and Fundamentalism, but we love democracy and freedom.
by using the opportunity i would like to thank the Government and the people of the United States for being in Afghanistan and helping Afghans to fight against terrorism and build their country in peace. we love you America and we love the friendship of Afghanistan and America...
god bless all of us from these fundamentalists...
Thomas H. in Pennsylvania writes:
President Mubarak's appears to be locking down the country. The police are picking up foreigners off the street. I am not sure he is listening to the message. I have a son and daughter in law caught in this - I pray that his pride does not cloud his judgement.
Mahad in Somalia writes:
How are you going to handle Sudan, Yemen, and Saudi.. If Al-Asar falls the rest will fall. Jordan is next..
Palumbo writes:
to the President Barack Obama
As I am writing, your middle eastern ally and president of Egypt Hosni Mubarak has just shut all communications throughout the country. There are no phonelines, no sms, no internet. WE CAN'T KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING.
You defended the green Revolution in Iran, you condemned oppression. Yet no one ever dared doing whet Hosni Mubarak just did. And there rest of what he is about to do.
The last communciations we got from Cairo said Special forces were being deployed in the streets.
Dear President, let us be clear: a lot of people are going to die tonight. They will die in silence and darkness. You are the only one who can stop a massacre. Stability in Middle East does not need a blood bath of young democrats.
Dear president, don't let this massacre happen. Your word is the only one that can stop this massacre.
Abdel H. in Egypt writes:
Mr.prisdent Ilike pepol of US. please help egyption pepol to catch ther dreem
demokrasy in egypt is not againist pease
only we want 2 live free please please save
egyptian pepol ineed 2 feel that usa help
demokrasy not a bad dektator
live friendshep egypt & usa
thanks GOD help U
Karen in Mexico writes:
I guess this is the beginning of real change, the world is ready for a new way of living and the time for these dictators and regimes around the world has come to an end. We (citizens of the world) demand new technologies, energy alternatives and equal opportunities. Oil cannot be the only resource to keep our engines going, we are all tired to see how this is only making richer the already rich oil companies, while we are all working like crazy to afford it´s product, which by the way is a natural resource and it belongs to all humans... When is this nonsense going to stop?
Donald M. in Virginia writes:
The world is watching how people are standing up to tyrant Governments. How did Mr. Mubarak obtain this power of Prime Minister when Mr. Sadot was killed or assinated by terrorists. The terrorist were not from Isreal, so what does that say? The other point is Osama bin ladens right hand man is from Egypt. I think this is a boiling point, President Barack Obama will walk a tight rope on this one. Middle Eastern countries falling to a Democratic society, offering freedoms. I know people have questioned President Barack Obama religon. He is free to express whatever religon he and his family desires. The only thing I would add is pick one. God will not tolerate anyone pretending to be Muslim one day and christian the next regardless of what Authority they have over people. You can't sit with the Bhudda claiming your a bhudist, next walking in a Church saying your a Christian then give a speech in Arabic saying your like Mohamed. It just wont fly with people. If your true to one religon thats fine, and you can respect other religons. When you start practising other religons and not being faithful to the ONE. Then even God will know the truth. We all have to have faith and resolve that peace and Democracy will come from the Middle East. The Egyptian Government should boot out the existing Prime Minister and take control over its country until the next Prime Minister can be freely elected by its people. Then we would have secuirty on the borders with Isreal. Its alright to communicate in other languages, but is right to apply your religon on anyone? no its not, people should have a choice on religon, they should be allowed to pray or worship without Government telling them to do so. People should be willing to worship, not demanded to worship. People should be free to decide, not having others telling them how to decide to pray. People also should be free to vote in elections not suppressed to vote for tyrant leaders who live like kings while people are starving in the streets. Look around the world, Castro in Cuba, Mr. Chavez in Venzuala, even Mr. Puton in Russia has power still in Russia, or the Communist Leader in China. The previous Pakistan Leader took the country with force. All Tyrants living the good life, while people suffer, and even the North Korean leader added to the list. Using the same philosphy Saddam Hussain used on its people. If you question it, you would be destroyed. This is not freedom, this is pure bullying power by its Governments. Until the people wake up and realize they should have rights, freedoms, and a Democracy. Then peace will follow.
Anthony A. in Nigeria writes:
President Obama on Egypt's Future, there is excellent hope, there is excellent glory in entire Egypt and other African Countries in the same shoes which Egypt is today. God Bless President Obama for His intervention to save the future of Africa as I can see it...
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Rarely if ever does a uprising against oppression ever gain liberty in a peaceful manner due to the violent tendancies of the status quo, which has been deemed by popular demand to be no longer that which serves the people.
Ron in New York writes:
Day 12: Keep it Up.....
The wounded protesters now wear their bandages as badges of courage...they carry messages of freedom and peace.
Mubarak is bunkered and might as well be in a hole like Saddam. USG is spot-on in assessment and advice. Let the Group of Ten meet and let the military protect the process.
Nicholas writes:
Dear Mrs Clinton, once these protesters crossed the line of achievement it will be jihad, they will be ready to sacrifice their lives to achieve heir aim. They are radicalizing each day and from the Quran its says they should settle their disputes themselves but not a foreigner. So please just ask Mubarak to go or else in anger they will just vote Islamic brotherhood. then the us and Isreal will be in a tough situation.
America is being brought down in many ways but someone is not reading it, the Russians and the Chinese are not talking and the demonstartors leaders are not going to show up up for fear of death before September 2011.
Don M. in Colorado writes:
Dear Mr. President,
First, I acknowledge and applaud you and your administration for all you have done in the delicate handling of the Egyptian situation.
Now, it is time for you to condemn in the strongest possible way the detainment, imprisonment, beating and killing of Egyptians and others which are being conducted by those accountable to Mr. Mubarak. It is also time for you to get behind a peaceful revolution of the people of Egypt. The revolution is happening, a new government will come to fruition and it will occur on your watch.
This may be the defining moment of your presidency and you have the opportunity to be a champion of democratic freedom for the people of Egypt. It's going to happen anyway--better with your leadership than by default with the United States, lover of freedom for all people in the world, watching from the sidelines. We are counting on you.
The whole world IS watching.
Don M.
Ron in New York writes:
Bad Behavior......
Rewarding bad behavior (even if you have a rationale to prevent other bad behavior)is bad behavior. Get fully behind the Mid-east reformation and be rewarded with the riches of freedom, security and justice.
Gus in Florida writes:
"Each time I've emphasized the fact that the future of Egypt is going to be in the hands of Egyptians"
Thank you President Obama, Thank you so much for saying that and I hope that you stick to it.
As terrible as the situation is over there I can only hope that America does not become involved. As the President said, their future needs to be in their hands, otherwise it will never work. Please PLEASE keep America's troops away from that country, its time we stop trying to be the world police. Whenever we do try it only ends badly.