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The church, you see, had been both a home to us and a place we'd been exiled from. Still, we felt this pull, an agony really, to keep her alive. If the doors kept swinging shut on us, we'd be the damn doorkeepers ourselves. Maybe it was a bit haughty of us, definitely a little audacious, and most assuredly dangerous. What if we too became irresponsible doorkeepers? What if in our eagerness to become a place of healing for the wounded, we only inflicted more wounds?
I feel simple. I feel alive. Each moment I look, I see the shifting of the emptiness. I can't stop staring at it now. Where I once saw darkness, I now see colors. Deep reds and purples. Glistening flesh constantly moving. It folds over itself many times. It shifts. It writhes. It contracts and expands.
But gradually, it dawned on me: everyone speaking there looked just like me. Straight white men. I had a platform— not because of insights, or gifts, or passion— but because I fit the profile. And what about those who didn't? Every time I spoke, I realized, others were paying a cost in the sacrifice of their own powerful insights, gifts, and passions. We were all being impoverished by the loss.
Today, the Sunday before Good Friday, the last Sunday of Lent. The last look inward before all is lost and all is gained even more. Today, in this deep search inward, we dedicated our children. In the midst of this incredible community of misfits we stood with our family and promised to raise our children in love and grace. None of this is easy. None of this is what I expected. All of this is what I needed.
So I put myself back together. Piece by piece, I recovered parts of myself that I had shunned from the very beginning of my self-awareness. Yes, I am queer. And that's okay. Yes, I do want kids someday. And that's okay, too. No, I cannot do it all. And that is just fine. No, I do not have all the answers. And I shouldn't have to. Slowly, I redefined myself in my own image, rather than those of the people around me. I became me.
I grew up with a script and with a stutter. It's no wonder I started writing in journals as young as six or seven. My voice was dying to get out of me. Very few places, especially for children, encourage finding your own voice. A unique voice is the first thing many religions try to take away - specifically the voices of women, children, minorities, the poor, the non-straight/cis binary, the disabled.
Fear is our way, but Jesus said, "I am the way," and Jesus was love: risky, bold, unabashed, fearless, lionhearted, audacious, intrepid love.
Are we responsible for saving those people? Is that what it means to be your brother's keeper? Shouldn't we only fight for the ones they're disenfranchising? Shouldn't that thinking be contested and defeated? Is love REALLY going to change their hearts, change the world? Can a dialogue really happen with someone who disrespects others so deeply?
I'm tired of trying to fit into the groups who call themselves followers of this Jesus guy. I've tried to get rid of Jesus, but he is always there in my experience. My reality is haunted by his goodness and mercy.
Who is responsible, after all, for setting this planet on fire? Me. And you. Individuals. One at a time. One quiet voice, one tiny heart, one pair of hands. One broken, burdened, impassioned individual after another, becoming in the world all that she was meant to be. A voice. A story. Lived out loud. Rising up. One dream. One vision. One bleeding heart. The revolution has always only ever been small and within. Mustard seeds.
On December 22, 2016 Sojourn Grace Collective met at St. Luke's Cathedral in North Park with lots of children (of course) and incredible music (of course) and loads of coffee (of course) to celebrate Christmas together.
On our 2nd Anniversary we set up a camera, inflated some balloons, put out some sharpies, and asked our people to reflect on why they attend Sojourn Grace.
Their responses, like the disciples, were, "where else can we go?"
Millennials are leaving the local church in favor of other expressions of faith-community. However, what happens after that? Do those alternative expressions having lasting power, or will the movements eventually become an institution?
Here at Sojourn Grace Collective, we celebrate the variety of backgrounds, histories, and perspectives that come through our doors every Sunday morning, as we meet to practice walking in the Way of Jesus.
So what is it about Sojourn that brings all these individuals back, week after week? Why do these Sojourners call this place home?
We asked the collective: What does Sojourn mean to you?
I grin from ear to ear at the community I am now surrounded with. My heart beams with Pride at the life my family has both created and fallen in to. Where we can live free of the fear that clouded our every move four years ago, when our community was not a safe place to speak openly of our beliefs and our doubts.
...express whatever is in your heart about prayer whether it's what you pray for or how you pray or what you believe prayer is.
"Often times I find connections to things when I draw them out that I might not have seen if they were separated by a few paragraphs and bullet points." - Pastor Colby
Inside of a small, red plastic egg was a metaphor that sits on my desk so that I can look on it, everyday, and remember what is inside: nothing that isn't supposed to be there.
They say, "things can't make you happy" and I get it, I really really do.
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We got to Revfulop on Lake Balaton after a four hour train journey from Budapest,and it was on that train journey that i realised that Stacey had left my Eastern Europe Lonely Planet at the hostel in Budapest.I went mad but then when i sat down and thought about it i realised the only time we actually used it,it was wrong.So on reflection i wasnt to bothered.
When we arrived at the hostel we were checked in to a private room and settled pretty quickly and went down the beach to sunbathe for the afternoon.
The next day it was another scorcher so we decided to have a whole day down the beach,although you cant really call it a beach it seeing as it grass.I wasnt so sure about the water in Lake Balaton.It was a very milky colour and very rocky around the edged so i was abit apprehensive to go in.When i finally did pluck up the courage as i was about to jump in i saw a snake swim pass in the water.SOD THAT!! then i saw another snake and a rat in the water aswell.Needless to say i didnt bother going in the water.haha
That evening we went for a meal in one of the local restaraunts,where i had the goulash.It was gorgeous.Also one of the waiters looked abit like Jackie Chan only not chinese if that makes sense.haha.Then we went back to the hostel bar and sat outside with a huge bottle of wine where we met Will,a guy from Australia who we spoke crap too all night.
On our last day i was a little bit hungover,but there was some sort of party down by the beach and we managed to sneak on to a boat that was performing some sort of ceremonie where they dropped flowers in the middle of the lake.Some of the people on the boat kept feeding me with this pastry which was helping with my hangover.
In the afternoon we walked up to a lookout tower only to turn around halfway when we realised you have to pay to get in and we didnt have any money with us.Very anoying as i we would of had some amazing views over the Lake.That evening we had to get an early night because we would be getting up the next day at around 4 in the morning for our trains to bratislava.

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A new study in the Journal of Intensive care Medicine analyses the accuracy of predictive equations versus indirect calorimetry in surgical ICU (SICU) patients.
Friday, 17 February 2017
This study, published in the Clinical Nutrition Journal, tries to show how abnormal basal energy metabolism can be associated with higher risk in anticancer treatments (like chemotherapy).
Thursday, 09 February 2017
A new study on the American Journal of Critical Care demonstrates the limited reliability of the Harris Benedict Equation as a substitute to indirect calorimetry in critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation.
Friday, 20 January 2017
A new study on the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition has been published showing the importance of indirect calorimetry measurements to accurately
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Monday, 27 April 2015
Organised by: European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ESPEN)Date: 3 June 2015Venue: Icarai Hospital, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)Topics: Indirect Calorimetry
Thursday, 19 December 2013
A study by the Australian Alfred Hospital focused on the importance of the measurement of Resting Energy Expenditure of burn patients using indirect calorimetry.
Monday, 10 September 2012
A study by the Swedish Karolinska Instituet has been published on Clinical Nutrition Journal showing excellent results for Quark RMR in measuring indirect calorimetry in mechanically ventilated patients.
Friday, 16 March 2012
This study was undertaken to determine the impact of patients'early in-ICU energy balance on the pathogens responsible for ventilator-associated pneumonia.


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Morning Linda great card have a lovely day hugs S xxReplyDelete
Such a great card Linda with a real steampunk feel.ReplyDelete
beautiful style and card LindaReplyDelete
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Hi Linda this is a stunning card I love those stamps. Take care. Hugs JackieReplyDelete
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Fabulous card Linda, that background looks amazing and love the clock and wings. Hugs Jennifer xxReplyDelete
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Brilliant card Linda, I like the pocket watch and the backgroundReplyDelete
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A great card Linda, loving the background and the clock with the wings.ReplyDelete
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Fabulous card Linda, love the image and great background.ReplyDelete
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beautiful colours Linda - gorgeous make! Hope you've had a great bank holiday! Hugs rachel xReplyDelete
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Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin, good luck!!! Amy DTReplyDelete
Delightful and so striking, Linda! Wonderful fall color combo and a perfect card for how I feel today as I realize that tomorrow is September! Where did the year go?ReplyDelete
Such a beautiful card, I love your background. This is just perfect for our 'No NDP' challenge this week. Thank you for sharing and joining in with the fun at Sweet Stampin' this week and good luck. Hugs Janine xxReplyDelete
What an elegant steampunk card – very classy!. Thanks for joining in at Simply PapercraftReplyDelete
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Such an awsome steampunk card. Love the details with the distressing and embossing. Thanks for sharing at Creative Fingers . Hope to see you back for our new challenge. Bettina DT Member at Creative Fingers xxReplyDelete
This is just fab Linda! Thank you for playing along at Sweet Stampin' this week. Sammy-xReplyDelete
Fabulous love the colours. Thank you for joining us at The Pencil Case challenge. Helen DT xReplyDelete
Thank you very much for your comments. I really do appreciate them all and I do read them. I hope you have enjoyed your visit and come back again soon. Linda xxxx


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Have you been side hustling for a while, turned it into your full time gig, and making some decent money selling your products, but you're ready to take your business to the next level?
Shopify has got you covered. For the past seven years, Shopify has hosted a Build Your Business competition, encouraging start ups and new businesses to get creative and start making money. Well, this year they're doing it a little differently and they reached out to me to help spread the word!
When you're trying to grow a business, it's not a process you can do alone. You need a support team of highly skilled and qualified individuals who know how to disrupt the system, create profitable systems and products, and streamline processes.
Putting together the team you need can be expensive. Finding mentors that really know what they're doing doesn't ever come cheap. So what is a business owner to do?
Check out Shopify's new competition: Build a Bigger Business. Over the past 7 years, Shopify has helped over 100,000 merchants launch businesses through Build a Business, an annual competition asking scrappy freshman entrepreneurs one question: can you sell the most?
This year, Shopify has announced the first Build a BIGGER Business competition. How is it bigger? This time, rather than focusing on springboarding new businesses, this competition is for established Shopify merchants.
The Build a Bigger Business Competition is designed for:
- Established companies with sales in 2016 between $1M and $50M
- Companies who are not currently on Shopify but are thinking of migrating
- Companies that are currently on Shopify and love it there because they know what's up!
- Businesses that thrive in a competitive atmosphere
- Business owners who want support and leadership from leaders like Tim Ferriss and Tony Robbins, plus the creator of Goldieblox, and the CEO of Shopify (and so many other amazing people, omg!).
What's the point of competition when you're already doing good? Well, how about bragging rights?
Or like… Hanging out with Tony Robbins in FIJI!
Look, growing only stops when you're dead. If you're not bankrupt, you gotta keep growing. So how does getting over a million dollars in business infrastructure support sound, in terms of growth?
There's like 8 different categories of competition. But seriously, just go to the Build a Bigger Business Competition and read up on it yourself.
Look, if I was at this level, I'd be all over this. If you are at this level, what are you waiting for? Check it out, see if it's right for you, and get started making even more money with mentorship from some of the biggest names in the biz.
Ready to start your online side hustle, but nowhere near $1M in sales yet?
You should still take a look at what Shopify offers new business owners. Its a great setup with amazing support and opportunity to do pretty much anything you want.
So I want to know: How are you growing your business or side hustle this year? Tell me in the comments!


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Description of Villa Capo Buona SperanzaDetached house with sea view, located in the hills behind the typical fishing village of Santo Stefano al Mare. The house, which is spread out over three levels, has large terraces, a beautiful garden of about 1000 m² decorated with ornamental plants and fountains. The location of the house allows you to easily reach the beautiful resorts on the Côte d'Azur and the Riviera dei Fiori, to enjoy beautiful beaches and to visit the ancient villages of the hinterland. On the ground floor, which has a separate access and is not connected internally with the other two floors, there are a living / dining room, a kitchenette and a bathroom. On the first floor there are a living room with sea view balcony, a kitchenette, a bathroom and a double bedroom with bathroom. A spiral staircase leads to the attic floor with double bedroom, bathroom and a lovely terrace with sea view. A kitchen is external. At the entrance to the property there is a house, where the caretakers sporadically live.
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We all have a playlist, the one that works perfect for whatever it is you are doing, or how you are feeling. Bad day at work? Make it loud and angry. Heartsick? Make it soulful and melodious. Working with a Bebe? Make it Disney tunes. In the car alone? Songs you sing bloody loud and think you sound A-MA-ZING!
I am a huge SPOTIFY fan, so I thought I would share my playlists with you!
Instrumental Music For Creating (this is my fav when writing)
I made these while listening to Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight Jennifer Hudson Version
I made this one while listening to Lost Stars by Keira Knightley/Adam Levine on the Begin Again Soundtrack.
Got some favorites you love? Podcasts, instrumental, choir, acoustical?
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GCAP offers clients a suite of training service options. We are highly capable in both online and classroom training for employees and stakeholders. Our trainers and training development team are constantly keeping up with new technologies and training techniques to keep our training methodology fresh and engaging.
GCAP has developed several technology based training tools, including a web-based learning center that provides a one-stop portal that provides enterprise-wide access to important learning tools and information such as:
- elearning modules
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Contact GCAP to learn more about our Learning Center tool or other technology based products. A webinar can be scheduled to provide you with a personalized demonstration.
Some of the training we specialize in is:
- Business skills training and mentoring
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GCAP is also adept in curriculum development as well as the development of other training materials, including:
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Notably, GCAP developed a curriculum and conducted Instructor Led Training for hundreds of training sessions across all various functional business areas for the County of Orange. GCAP trained over 5,500 students in a three month period where student survey evaluations exceeded the client's expectations.
GCAP was the first company to offer web-based training for Caltrans' DBE Program and has provided live, e-learning, and on-line training for numerous clients.


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Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co, 1989. Very Good. Very good/ few small minor markings and little shelf-rub. Other contributors are: Mark Bobek, Margaret A. Danylchuk, Steven Fein, William H. Frishman, David J. Greenblatt, Brad M. Herman, Brian F. Johnson and more. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 169223)


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Joze PircASEA Diamond Executive
Joze Pirc used to have an ordinary life. He had a "safe" job, predictable income, and routine daily tasks that were managed by his bosses. But the downside of Joze's ordinary, predictable life was this—he wasn't happy. Luckily, Joze had friends in good circles that led and lived the kind of life he wanted to live—a life of choices, freedom, opportunity, and happiness.
"A friend asked me to join a direct marketing business, and that was one of the best things I had ever done in my life. Was I scared? Absolutely!" he admits. "But it was a pleasant kind of fear, as I soon realized that everything would depend on me and my response to whatever happened."
Eventually, Joze learned about ASEA from a business associate, and at first, he had no interest—until he met the founders of ASEA. Meeting them personally and discovering that they are honest people with vision and integrity is what sealed the deal for Joze. He made the decision to join ASEA and build his team because he loves the lifestyle that networking affords him.
"I love life and enjoy it to the fullest, and I love having people with character around me—people who stand behind their words and their deeds," he says. "This business makes such a life possible and it also makes it possible to meet such people all around the world."
Joze started off with one package of ASEA and diligently began building his business. "This business is hard," he admits. "It's hard because you have to change as a person; you have to change your habits, and you have to change your relationships with other people. Integrity is the only thing that gets you to the top, there are no shortcuts."
Starting a business with ASEA is exciting and rewarding. For this reason, Joze's advice to all new team members is, "Trust the person who introduced you to the opportunity and listen to them. Then all the dreams you ever dreamed will be fulfilled. Not in a month, not in a year, but why hurry? The path leading to the goal is full of tiny bits of happiness and lovely surprises."
For Joze, one lovely surprise that he experienced was achieving the rank of Diamond Executive. It was all the result of teamwork. He and his team set a goal—they wanted to qualify and make it to Hawaii. With this common goal in mind, they worked tirelessly to achieve it, and they did! His advice to others who want to achieve their dreams is, "Focus on the business, have clear-cut goals, and devote your attention to personal growth. It just cannot be done without growing as a person."
When it comes to building his team, Joze grows his business in the way that he enjoys it most. He organizes seminars, one-on-one training sessions, and is utilizing the Internet, webinars, and social media.
Now, if you were to ask Joze to describe his life, the words ordinary, predictable, or unhappy would never come out of his mouth. "ASEA is a business that allows me to live my life the way that I want. I travel the world, have friends all over the world, and I can do business anywhere in the world," he says. Joze is living the lifestyle that he has always dreamed of having. More importantly, he has a strong desire to help others to achieve the same. "All too many people have stopped dreaming, allowing their bosses, their partners, or their parents, to kill their dreams. This is the reason we are here—to be free and to have control over our own lives."
Joze says that ASEA has turned his life upside down, in a positive way because now his life is wonderful. This goal-focused entrepreneur has a thriving business and has realized many of his dreams. Yet he says, "I get the most satisfaction from seeing the happy faces of those who use ASEA and finally get rid of the problems that have been pestering them for years. Those who take the business seriously make me very proud. It's obvious we're doing a great thing with ASEA!"


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Would you like to have a river in your living room? That is what the City of Birmingham and dedicated citizens created from a corridor that was "Reserved for Mechanical Enterprises" in 1872 by the Elyton Land Company. Instead of a river of water through town, a river of trains was created, providing transport, commerce, and connection just like a river. In 2010 – more than a century later and long past Birmingham's Iron Age – we built a living room next to the corridor so we could play on the green grass carpet and watch the trains. Nine acres of open lawn set in a 19-acre park provide the green-under-your-toes experience for city dwellers. The open-air feeling in the park is temporary, however. With more than 600 young trees planted onsite, including hardwoods, evergreens, and flowering trees, the park will be a shady woodland by mid-century. Eleven railroad tracks elevated on a viaduct provide the background music for concerts, parties, movies, playgrounds, skate board bowls, and a well-used outer loop for walking and running.
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The park offers continuous activities for family recreation. Nearly every weekend, a celebration or fundraiser sets up on the lakefront or under the pavilion on the 17th Street Plaza. Food festivals, exercise classes, summer farm stands, private family reunions, concerts or movies in the amphitheater, and even weddings take place. Bring your scooters, tricycles, and bicycles for a ride on the wide paved plazas and stop at one of the two unique play areas for toddlers and young kids on Powell Street. Two skate bowls are used by skate boarders, scooter riders, and bicyclists. An outdoor gym on the far west side offers adult exercise equipment. The south side of the park has a meandering stream bed, interconnected ponds, and strolling gardens. Seating throughout the park allows a place to rest and watch the people, water, trains, and sunsets. The Birmingham History Wall, with timeline and images of Birmingham, is worth a walk to the park entrance at the corner of the 18th Street Plaza.
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The busiest seasons are late spring, summer, and fall, but any sunny day year round is good day to visit the park. The park hosts regular events from spring to fall, including weekly evening fitness classes such as yoga and Zumba, weekly farm stands, and live music on Thursdays nights. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra plays concerts in the park during the summer. When the weather cools a bit, the park begins free Sunset Cinema on Thursday nights. New annual events are always being developed as the park is embraced by the city.
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Guy and I got an e-mail from David. He lives in Indianapolis and is riding in Ohio today and tomorrow. He purchased The IGotABike Ohio To Erie Trail Guide to help him figure out where to ride. He is driving to Massillon and then riding to Cleveland and will return to Massillon the next day. So if you are out on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath you can look for him and say hello. Hopefully he likes the heat. Forecast high is in the 90s and it is humid. Luckily the wind is in his favor today. It is coming out of the Southwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Yikes! Good luck David!
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'Jumper' Couple Gets Engaged!
Jumperstars Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen are ready to tie the knot!
The Hollywood couple got engaged over the holidays according to People.com. A friend tells the magazine that the proposal happened in December and they haven't set a wedding date yet.
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I'm sitting in a hotel in Shreveport, Louisiana (long story as to why) at the moment, and I noticed that the room service menu uses a term I haven't seen in quite some time:
Where I'm from, we call them pancakes. Just about everywhere I've ever been, and everywhere everyone I've ever known is from or has been, they are known as pancakes. Is there actually a difference between a flapjack and a pancake?
Not according to the Northwest Flapjack Society. Nor according to Epicurean.com. Nor the Academy of Food blog.
On the other hand, here's what Kimberly L. Jackson at NJ.com had to say:
What's the difference between a pancake and a flapjack? If you ask Joel Clark, founder of Baker Mills in Utah, flapjacks were the original "pan cakes", but a hearty wholesome version cooked up by frontiersmen who made use of the whole-grain wheat and oats that were common in the days before food was processed and "refined."
And here's what a user by the name of VelvetRose said on Yahoo! Answers:
They are all more or less similar but not the same. Flapjack will be a little bit thicker and have bubbles as in American version of pancakes. However a British pancake tends to be thinner than other pancakes-almost like crepes but not as dry. I cook all three.
Added note: There is another kind of flapjack that is like a slice of crumbly cake.
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- church;
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March 19 a significant feast day
It is the Feast of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the stepfather of Jesus. He is the patron of the Universal Church, families, fatherhood, expectant mothers, the dying, travelers, immigrants, house sellers and buyers, craftsmen, engineers, workers, and social justice.This feast day is actually observed by many denominations of Christianity.
St. Joseph a man of compassion, faith, and courage
St. Joseph, known for his compassion, love, faith, piety, obedience, and courage, is the earthly father figure of the Holy Family. The Gospels of Luke and Matthew give a few details of the man who was appointed by God to be the guardian of Jesus and protector of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was a humble carpenter that was betrothed to Mary. He was not wealthy as seen from his offering of two turtle doves in the Temple in contrast to a lamb which was usually given by those who are rich. From the information given in the Bible, we know that St. Joseph cared for the Holy Family during Jesus' childhood and adolescence. It is assumed that St. Joseph died in the arms of Jesus and Mary before Christ's adult earthly ministry. For this reason he is the patron of the dying and of those desiring a peaceful death.
"Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." – Matthew 1:20
St. Joseph was a man of faith who followed God's will even though he didn't necessarily know the outcome. Instead of putting Mary to shame upon the news of her pregnancy, he followed the advice given to him by an Angel in a dream to marry and protect her. He took Jesus and Mary into Egypt when he discovered that they were in danger. This involved becoming a stranger in a foreign land, leaving, home, family, and everything that was familiar to him. He was also involved in searching for three days for the adolescent Jesus in the Temple.
A needed example
The example of St. Joseph is one that is needed in our day, particularly in light of the decline of the traditional nuclear family—i.e., defined as a married heterosexual couple with one or more children. According to one of my textbooks, "among the many significant shifts in family configuration are the continued shrinkage of the traditional nuclear family to only one-quarter of all households, and the dramatic increase in single-parent families. Further the fact that within a year of divorce, some 50 percent of fathers cease contact with their children and 40 percent fail to pay child support" (The Expanded Family Life Cycle, Carter & McGoldrick, Eds, 2005, p. 131).
More current data released from the US 2010 Census reveals a changing American family. Married couples make up less than half of all households. This data reveals that about one fifth of families are traditional nuclear which is even less from the one fourth quoted above in my 2005 source.
Involved fathers can bring positive benefits to their families
The article, The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children, published in 2006 by Rosenberg & Bradford of the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, U.S. Children's Bureau, reveals that "Fathers are far more than just 'second adults' in the home," … "Involved fathers bring positive benefits to their children that no other person is as likely to bring. Fathers have a direct impact on the well-being of their children." Benefits discussed include higher cognitive ability and educational achievement, emotional security, improved social behavior and development. There is also less involvement in drugs, violence, and delinquent behavior in children who are raised by caring and involved fathers.
Another interesting discussion in the article is the impact of Mother-Father relationship on child outcomes: "fathers influence their children in large part through the quality of their relationship with the mother of their children. A father who has a good relationship with the mother of their children is more likely to be involved and to spend time with their children and to have children who are psychologically and emotionally healthier. Similarly, a mother who feels affirmed by her children's father and who enjoys the benefits of a happy relationship is more likely to be a better mother. Indeed, the quality of the relationship affects the parenting behavior of both parents. They are more responsive, affectionate, and confident with their infants; more self-controlled in dealing with defiant toddlers; and better confidants for teenagers seeking advice and emotional support."
This is article actually appears on a publications section of the U.S. Department of Health and Human services. Here is the link if interested in reading it in its entirety:
Fathers need role models too
As St. Joseph followed the will of God, he is a good role model for fatherhood as he embodied the example of compassion, faith, and courage. He was a humble guardian of Holy Family. As such he gives great dignity to manhood. Remember? He was chosen by God to accompany the Immaculate Conception! His heart must have been enraptured from the excitement of being in the company of Our Lord and Our Lady. A lot of fathers experience joy and love from the company of their wife and god-given children. One important point to emphasize is that he relied on the heavenly Father in his calling as an earthly father.
I like the above music video as it not only has a catchy tune, but also shows a young man's reliance on God the Father for help in being a husband and father. The song is called, "Lead Me" by Sanctus Real. While the young man is leading his family, he is also being led by God. (Please ignore the ad at the beginning of the video if it appears. I tried to eliminate it but not sure if I was successful on your version).


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How to Tell a Friend You Have Started Your Period
Three Parts:Choosing a Friend to TellDeciding on a Time and Place to TalkDeciding What to SayCommunity Q&A
Getting your period for the first time is a major milestone. It can be exciting, scary, or a bit of both. No matter how you feel about it, you will probably want to talk to someone about what you're experiencing. In addition to talking to family members, your school nurse, or your doctor, a trusted friend can be a great person to talk to about the big changes that are happening to your body. Choose a friend you feel comfortable talking to, decide on the best time and place to tell them, and decide what you want to say to them.
Part 1
Choosing a Friend to Tell
1Tell a friend you trust. Think about the friends in your life. When talking about a very personal and sensitive topic like your first period, it is important to talk to someone you know will be supportive and who you feel comfortable talking about personal things with. Choose a friend who:[1]
- Cares about you
- Accepts you without being judgmental
- Encourages you when you need support
- Doesn't talk about personal things you share without your permission
2Talk to a friend who has already started their period. If you talk to someone who already knows what you're going through, they will probably be sympathetic, and may be able to offer some advice or even lend you some supplies (like tampons or sanitary pads).
3Tell more than one friend, if you want. If you have more than one friend that you feel comfortable enough to talk to about your period, this can be a great way to get different perspectives. No two people have the same experiences with their periods. Periods can start at different ages, last for a longer or shorter amount of time, or cause different kinds of symptoms for different people. Talking to more than one friend may give you a better idea of what sorts of things you can expect.[2]
Part 2
Deciding on a Time and Place to Talk
1Wait until you feel ready to talk about it. Even if your friends are all talking about their periods, you don't have to feel pressured into talking about yours if you aren't ready.[3]
- If your friends ask you if you've started your period and you don't feel like talking about it, stand up for yourself, but keep it simple. Just calmly tell them, "I'd rather not talk about it right now."
2Tell your friend you want to talk about something personal. Once you are ready to talk about it, pick a time when you can approach your friend privately, and tell them you have something important and personal to talk about.
- If you have a hard time finding a moment to talk to your friend alone (at school, for example), you might try writing down a note on a piece of paper and handing it to them, sending them a text, emailing them, or giving them a call.
- Ask your friend when would be a good time to have a talk.
3Pick a place where you feel comfortable talking. This can be any place where you feel safe and will have plenty of privacy: it could be your room at home, your friend's place, or a quiet corner at school somewhere.
Part 3
Deciding What to Say
1Write down what you want to talk about ahead of time. If you're not sure what you want to say, it can help to get your feelings down on paper before having a conversation. You don't have to talk about everything you write down, but making a list of thoughts and questions can give you a good place to start.
- In addition to helping you get ready to talk to a friend, writing down your thoughts and feelings about your period can help you feel better if you're feeling anxious or upset about it.[4]
2Tell your friend you want to keep it private. If you don't want your friend sharing your news with anyone else, make that clear to them right from the start. Just say, "Please don't tell anyone else what I'm about to tell you," or "Let's keep this between you and me."
3Break the ice with a question. If you don't feel comfortable coming right out and telling your friend that you have started your period, you might start by asking them something about their experiences.[5]
- Try asking something like, "How did you feel when your period first started?" or "When your period started, who did you tell first?"
- If your friend isn't comfortable answering your questions, don't pressure them.
4Keep it direct and simple. When you're ready to tell your friend that your period has started, tell them about it in a clear and simple way. That way, there will be less of a chance that your friend will misunderstand what you are trying to say.
- If it helps, you can talk about your feelings first.
- If you're feeling shy or awkward about it, say something like, "I feel a little embarrassed talking about this, but . . ."
- However, if you're feeling more excited and happy, you can start with, "Guess what!" or "I have some exciting news!"
- Once you're ready, say something like, "I just got my first period!" or "My period just started."
5Have a conversation. Once you've broken the ice, you might find that you and your friend have a lot to talk about. They might have advice to offer, or they might be happy to have a sympathetic friend who is going through the same things they are. Ask questions, express your feelings, and listen to what your friend has to say. Things you might want to talk about are:[6]
- Pads vs. tampons. Ask your friend what they prefer, and why.
- Cramping, bloating, and pimples. Sometimes periods come with some not-so-fun symptoms. Talking about these things with a friend can help both of you feel better.
- Funny stories and embarrassing moments. Everyone who has a period has had some of these. Swapping awkward period stories can help you and your friend find the humor in these situations and remind you both that you are not alone.
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Community Q&A
How can I explain this to a friend who hasn't had a period yet?wikiHow ContributorJust be honest. Tell her how to be prepared, and give her some helpful tips.
Is it all right that I am more comfortable telling my best friend about my period than my parents?wikiHow ContributorYes, it is perfectly alright and normal to do so. Periods can be sensitive topic, so it is important that you discuss it with someone you trust and feel comfortable to. You may want to consider telling your mother about it, at least; after all, she was once a girl your age too, and went through the exact same thing you are going through now!
Will your friends make fun of you behind your back because of your period?wikiHow ContributorIf they are really a good friend, they won't. It might help to remind them not to tell anyone before you tell them, though.
How can I ask a friend if she has started her period?wikiHow ContributorJust talk to her in private and ask if she has started her period. If she has, you can tell her you have yours too or that you're still waiting. Ask her how she feels about having it and either discuss the sorts of things you find hard to deal with or ask her what to expect when you get yours.
What should I do if this friend tells everyone?wikiHow ContributorDon't do anything or make a big fuss. Everyone will eventually understand, as all girls get periods.
What should I do if my period starts while I am at school and there is no nurse's office?wikiHow ContributorAsk a trusted friend or female teacher if they have one that you can have. If your school has lockers, it might be a good idea to keep some pads in there for emergency purposes. If no one has a pad that you can use, you can always wrap some toilet paper into a makeshift pad, and use it until you can get to a real one.
What do I do if my mum's not there when I get it?wikiHow ContributorCall your mum or another trusted adult, an aunt, an older cousin, a friend's mum, etc. Also, there's no need to tell her the instant you get it, assuming you know how to use a pad or tampon, just remain calm and tell her when she gets home.
How old should the guy I am telling be?wikiHow ContributorProbably your age because if he's younger he might get grossed out, and if he's older he might not want to hear about a younger girl going through puberty.
I'm a kid and my best friend and I are both ten years old. I haven't started my period but I do feel crampy and awkward. Should I tell her?wikiHow ContributorNo, not until you find out for sure that you're started. Just start wearing panty liner in case.
What if someone overhears?wikiHow ContributorDon't worry about it, having a period happens to every female. If they make fun of you, tell them it is none of their business.
My two closest friends haven't got their periods yet but I just got mine I'm still nervous to tell them how do I if I'm nervous and shy? I'm ready but nervous
- Although friends can offer sympathy and advice, you should also talk to experienced adults in your life who can give you more information about what is normal, what to look out for, and what to do when you get your period. Talk to a trusted adult, like a parent or other relative, your school nurse, or your doctor.
- When you get your first period at home, talk to your mother, aunt, grandma, or any female relative you feel comfortable with. If you get yours in school, just talk to a school nurse, female teacher, or your friend who has already started their period before. Also the library has books in the childrens section that are very helpful. Most important it happens to all women, and is natural.
Sources and Citations
- ↑ https://www.girlshealth.gov/relationships/friendships/#true
- ↑ http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/puberty/article12.html
- ↑ https://www.girlshealth.gov/relationships/friendships/#peerpressure
- ↑ http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/puberty/article12.html
- ↑ http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/puberty/article12.html
- ↑ http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/puberty/article12.html
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In Uncle Tom's Cabin, Augustine St. Clare poses that slavery is worse for the master than the slave. What is the logic and reasoning behind this?
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Consistent with Augustine's reasoning as a humanist, he argues that slavery imposes a dehumanizing effect on the slaveholder. He makes the argument that one of the worst impacts of slavery is that it makes the master embrace the degradation of one human being at the hands of another as part of normal life. It fails to make any distinction between how one human being should not control another. Its banality is what makes the slaveowner accept it as part of daily life. The ease with which the slaveowner becomes accustomed to slavery is where Augustine St. Clare's point is most effective. This ease with which one becomes accustomed to not doing the right thing is applicable to his own life, one he has described as a "a contemptible non sequitur." It is here where Augustine's rationale and logic behind why the slaveowner's experience with slavery might be a bit worse is understandable. There is a constant battle within the slaveowner between activating their freedom towards doing the right thing and the social norms indicating what the acceptable thing to do is. This tension and agony is where the slaveowner might experience something worse than the slave, who is fairly singular in his own condition. It is here where Augustine's logic can be understood.


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The Tim Corrimal Show
Episode 337 – May 31, 2015
On episode 337 of The Tim Corrimal Show, I am joined at the round table by Joe (@Marnus3 on Twitter) from The Poorly Written Political Blog, Thom (@AnOldLefty on Twitter) from http://oldleftyme.blogspot.com/ and Cordell (@writerguydell on Twitter).
On the show this week we start out with introductions and the "All A Tweetie" segment and then Joe gives us his hilarious Clown Car Update about Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Rand Paul trying to be "Cool for the Kids". Then we feature another hilarious parody song "Inspired By The Irish" from Lauren Mayer (@LaurensComedy on Twitter) and we discuss Ben Carson's interview on FOX News Sunday where he tried to sell a "Bible based flat tax". Then we discuss a clip from a speech giving by Sen. Elizabeth Warren about corrupt politicians. And after another fantastic commercial from our great friends over at BubbleGenius.com, we discuss the latest additions to the GOP Presidential Clown Car race including clips from former Gov. George Pataki, former Sen. Rick Santorum and Sen. Lindsay Graham featuring another fabulous parody song from Rocky Mountain Mike (@RockyMntnMike on Twitter).
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Saturday October 13, 2001
Hi Everyone,
Well we got some good news yesterday (Friday). Alex's blood test, bone marrow aspirate and spinal tap were all clear! This means
she made it through another week without relapsing in the bone marrow and the Leukemia cells haven't returned to the CNS. It would still be quite a miracle if she doesn't relapse in the bone marrow, but at least we've got some hope. If things continue to go well Alex will have three more interthecal chemo treatments and nothing more. Of course she'll have to have a blood test once a week for the
foreseeable future, but we can deal with that. <grin>
Alex is looking and feeling great. In fact she has more energy than the two of us
put together. Her favorite thing in the world right now is bubbles. I can't
tell you how many times we've used bubbles to distract her during a blood
draw or an IV insertion. Let's just say that without bubbles both of those
things would have been a lot harder.
If Alex is still doing well at the beginning of November we're going to let her start pre-school so she can burn off some of that energy! By that time her
PIC line will be removed so I won't have to worry about some little kid pulling it out of her arm!
It will be good for her to spend more time with kids. She's totally bored
with hanging around with Mom and Dad.
In other family medical news my Dad is doing much better and is becoming more comfortable with the dialysis treatments. If he continues to do well they'll be able to go down to Florida for the winter and get away from the snow.
Thanks to everyone for your prayers and good thoughts.
Well I'm going to keep this update short because: a) not much else has happened since Monday and b) it's a weekend and I need to get away from this computer!
Thanks again to all of you for three years of love,
support and prayers. The roller coaster is definitely on the way back up.
Let's hope it stays there.
Todd, Andrea and Alex
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A few weeks ago, I asked folks on Twitter, and specifically, my colleague Amy Simpson, who has recently published a book on mental illness and the mission of the church:
What do you think about the way people use words like "bipolar," "crazy," and "manic" when they really mean "moody," "energetic," "quirky" and even "fun?"
It's part of a pattern I've noticed lately — and maybe you've noticed it too.
People with beautiful head shots, flawlessly designed websites, and enviable accomplishments insist that they are really just a 'mess.' Or that their families are 'crazy.' Or that their homes and lives are every bit as complicated and frustrating as everyone else's … meanwhile, their Instagram feeds show nothing but beauty; if 'chaos' is there, it's only ever of the picturesque kind.
There are no birdcages sprouting stalagmites and stalactites of bird droppings. There are no snotty-nosed, unwashed, half-dressed, hungry children who've never visited a dentist in their lives. There is food in the fridge and on the table, and it isn't even growing mold or crawling with roaches or undulating with maggots. In fact, it's from Trader Joe's and may even be organic! There is no broken glass or police officers showing up because the neighbors heard screaming. There is electricity and running water and indoor toilets.
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I shared with you about the responsibility charts that we use (and LOVE) with our kids. The icing on the top was that these charts dealt with attitudes AND actions which we think is a GREAT combination.
Why is that important? Because what you measure matters! So far we've found that the best reward possible is the positive affirmation that they get in being recognized for doing well in their attitudes and actions and lots and lots of love, affection, and celebration around growth. But most of that is pretty intangible and we all tend to do better when there's something tangible we're working towards, right? Cha-Ching!
- We didn't want our kids to simply get a set "allowance" every week with no effort involved.
- We also didn't want them to have to feel that they had to earn all of their money either.
- We wanted them to learn how to use money.
- We wanted them to know that they had worked hard to earn some of it too.
Ultimately we came up with a reward system that was a good mix of both worlds.
Each of our kids receives a set amount of money weekly based on their age AND a "bonus" amount for not losing too many smiley faces based on their attitudes & actions.
To be exact they each receive a quarter for every year old that they are. Which is also why having birthdays around here is a BIG deal! Not only do you get a special day but you also get ANOTHER quarter each week from thereafter. We have to remind ourselves that it is the little things that truly can cause such excitement in kids. In this case, getting an extra quarter every week sends them shooting to the moon!
On top of receiving your quarters "just for being part of our family" you also can earn a "bonus." The bonus is the same for everybody… $1.50.
We picked seven smiley faces as the grace amount that a child can lose in one week in order to still get their bonus. If they lose more than seven smiley faces then they still get their quarters based on age but not their bonus. This way each child is always walking away with something…and something is better than nothing and helps keep the motivation going!
We keep all of our chart supplies in the basket on the fridge. The basket has everything that we need.
- extra magnets for the charts
- white board markers
- white board cleaner
- a bag to hold the quarters to be given out in the weeks to come
This really helps to have the quarters ahead of time so that they can be counted out for the kids to visually see at the end of the week. Otherwise, in our case if I run out, we just write the number of quarters that we owe each child on their white board until we re-stock the bag and pay them in full.
It may seem like giving kids money at early ages is pointless, a waste of money, or "not in the budget" but when you think about how important good money habits will be for the rest of their lives and add in the fact that it addresses the "Mom and Dad are my ATM" mentality = it's been great! We NEVER have to buy our kids random things when we're out or listen to them beg or whine for something they just saw because we can always say yes to their requests with "Yes, you can buy that with your spending money." Usually the desire to have whatever has their attention at the
moment drops off pretty quickly after that. It's funny how now they only ask if they can buy something at the store when they're serious about using their money to buy it!
To summarize…don't feel overwhelmed by this…it obviously isn't the only way to reward kids for completing their responsibilities and working on attitudes and behaviors. It is simply a system that we felt worked for our family.
You have to figure out what works for yours!


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made these cute earrings for the mothers day tea at church.
(sorry in advance if the pics are sideways...no matter what i do to rotate them they don't stay after i edit them. )
and some guitar pick jewelry i made a while back. my niece modeling it for me!


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In honor of the upcoming Record Store Day on April 19, Warner Bros. Records will be releasing a slew of special releases from The Flaming Lips, Tegan and Sara, Green Day, LCD Soundsystem, Jay Z/Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Foals, Mastodon, Neil Young, Regina Spektor, The Wild Feathers, and Eric Clapton. In addition to swanky vinyl releases, some of the packages will include t-shirt designs, download card, and DVDs. Check out all the details below.
What do The Beatles, Lorde, Cher, and Lady Gaga all have in common? No, this isn't a bad joke. In fact, it's pretty cool. The iconic superstars will be just some of the mega-acts contributing to a new relief album for Typhoon Haiyan. Coming in at a whopping 39 tracks, Songs for the Philippines is available on iTunes, with all proceeds being donated to the Philippine Red Cross. View the track list below and donate here. (more…)
Though the online debate over the true frontman wages on, the members of Stone Temple Pilots who are not Scott Weiland will be headed out on tour later this year with Linkin Park's Chester Bennington on vocals.
The first official announcement to surface from STP since the May news that Bennington was working with the group, news that a tour will soon kickoff is further proof the band has cemented its new lineup. We have not heard much in the form of studio recordings with Bennington fronting the band, but these dates give us hope such an effort is in the works. You can view the dates below: (more…)


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Closer Togather
an InuYasha Blanket Scenario
Disclaimer: I do NOT own InuYasha. InuYasha and all the characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi!
Chapter One
Her day just couldn't seem to get any worse. They had been searching for the shikon shards when it began to snow unexpectedly. A few hours went by and the weather went from snow to a blizzard! Ontop of that, she and InuYasha were seperated from the othes!
Kagome was not expecting it to snow, and she hadn't brought any warmer clothes for herself. It ceased to stop snowing so badly and, and the snow was practically knee high now. The young Miko followed behind the young hanyou male who continued to break through the snow, unlike her, he seemed to be unaffected by the cold. The icy wind stung Kagome's face. The sun was starting to set and it had gotten colder. Her fingers were numb, and she was shivering badly. She hated winter.
InuYasha would look back to check on the girl every so often, making sure she was still following behind him. They would have to find shelter...and soon. He knew that humans, if they got too cold, could die of hypothermia. Not only that worried him, but, she was beginning to smell sick.
Kagome began to cough violently, making the hanyou look back, Worry on his face, though, to her, his expression was unreadable. She was forced to stop walking. When the coughing finally subsided, she noticed InuYasha was looking at her. She smiled slightly to let him know she was okay, which made him turn around and continue breaking through the snow. Kagome followed him.
The inu-hanyou desperately searched for shelter as he walked, Kagome wouldnt last much longer. He stopped once again when he heard Kagome go into another coughing fit. He could tell she was soaked to the bone, her hair looked wet aswell. He felt sorry for the poor girl. Kagome's face was pale and her lips were tinted a light shade of blue...they needed to find shelter.
"Kagome, " InuYasha called, "I'll carry you on my back if you want." he suggested.
Kagome looked up at her hanyou friend and nodded. She stumbled over to him. InuYasha crouched down to make it easier for her to get on. Once she crawled onto his back he secured his arms around her legs to help her stay on better. Kagome layed her head on the back of his shoulder. He could feel how warm she was, the poor girl had become sick Soon after, she closed her eyes falling into unconsiousness, free from the cold and sickness.
Theres chapter one! I hope I get some reviews soon. The next chapter is on its way soon.
This is my first InuYasha Blanket scenario Fanfic. Please review! Also, sorry this chapter was so short. I promise the next ones will be much longer.


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This idea actually comes from one of my readers Raych B. so I've got her to thank for getting the wheels turning in my head for this style! As the title says – this is for any age — I'd say especially tween clear to adult. I guess, obviously though, you've got to have enough hair to braid & have it reach across your head!
Make a part from ear to ear & then one on top of the head. Standard for us – it is off center on the right.
On the right side of the head section off hair by the ear & make a basic braid.
Braid it as far down to the tip as you can & secure it with a rubber band.
Then bring the braid up and over the top of the head towards the left side of the head.
On the left side of the head bring the end of the braid over & figure out where you want to position it – or "hide" the tail of the braid.
We took 2 baby bobby pins and made an X to secure it to her other hair. You probably could also use a tiny claw clip or use another rubber band and secure it to some of the other hair that hangs down below. *If you are worried about the braided headband moving around, you probably could slip a little bobby pin underneath the braid somewhere on top of the head. But if you pull it tight enough across the head you should be ok.*
Because she doesn't have layers or bangs to curl and hide where the braid starts and stops – this was how we hid that!
Back on the right side take the hair in front of the braid and twist it inward toward the head. You want to cover the base of the braid – where it starts….
Like this:
Twist the hair down a ways and then temporarily secure it on the back of the head with a claw clip while you work with the other side.
Repeat on the left side. Twist the hair inward to cover up the left side of the braided headband and those bobby pins.
Join the 2 twists in back with a rubber band. I off set things just a bit to the left side of her head. Add your choice of flower or bow. This cute little pink flower comes from Gimme Clips & is part of their Spring collection. Oh, I also turned the ends of her hair under with a flat iron and gave the little ponytail a slight curl as well.
A look from above at the darling braided headband:
I've got to say this is one of my more recent favorites that I've done on Goose. I loved it. It was so simply – yet so pretty. It just "fit" her personality. It stayed in nicely and she had the look of a headband without the "shiftiness" of a real one! You'll have to let me know if you try this one. Better yet – feel free to post the pictures on our Facebook page HERE. And if you haven't "liked" us yet, we'd sure be honored if you did! 🙂
Hope everyone has a fun & pinch free St. Patrick's Day!


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|2006-10-10, 01:08
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Changed My Avatar
Here's my second entry:
Bloodseeker: Yes Shinji sucks. You should have use the scene where Asuka, hollering at him from Unit 02 while he's at Unit 01 about whether he gave her a peck after she fell asleep next to him the previous night, before her hologram whacks Shinji on the head. 7/10
Ichy: Just because you can know how to make animated GIFs for your avatar doesn't mean an animated one is always better than a static one. Getting dizzy. 4/10
Dark Steno: OH. MY. GOD. This is sacrilege of Solid Snake, as well as wrongful use of picture-editing software. 1/10
SweetHoney: A genuinely nice looking avatar. Heck, I looked at it long enough to watch its animation cycle occur at least once. If you find me doing that, it's good. 8/10 9/10 if you increased the frames, but then that would have made it rather large for uploading.
And now, my comments about my second avatar pic:
gelugon2105: I have always loved the Warhammer 40K saga. If you knew some friends who are W40K buffs, it would not surprise you that they would like to represent themselves using images of Space Marines, Orks, Chaos Marines, Eldar, Daemons or even the butt-ugly Tyrannids. Hence my choice of a heavy-bolter wielding Space Marine from the Ultramarines Chapter. Unfortunately, the Space Marine, when he was designed by Games Workshop decades ago, had little or no anime/manga influence included in his design. That would make him quite unsuitable as an avatar in Anime-Suki. 3/10
But hey, I have always wanted a Space Marine for my avatar.
Post-Note: W40K is anything but Japanese; the saga is all about armies hating each other deeply and warring each other for the sake of war, especially the chauvinistic and sanctimonious Imperium (of which the Space Marines are their elite soldiers). Only recently the saga had an injection of mecha anime influence, via the introduction of the Tao (a race that looks like Starcrafts Protoss and has Apple-Seed-like power suits), but even these guys end up in the mess that is war. And since no anime and manga so far have themes that glorifies and emphasizes war like W40K does, I dont think there will be any discussion about W40K in Anime-Suki anytime soon, much less any W40K crossover into anime or manga.
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@ i0td .. you havent changed since the last time I rate it .. Still.. its Yuki. very nice ^^
@ gelugon2105 .. Its too small,100x100 and having a highly detail space marine up to near full body shot is never to good.. you lose a lot of detail compared to, say, taking up to just the chest area .. right now, its plain ok av ..
@ KiNA .. Death Note .. not by me btw =_='' props to ryookochan .. opps, I mean Ryoosuke
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gelugon2105: no border, plain white bg, and it's small. 5/10
Kira_Naruto: brighten it up a little. 7/10
-- New avie made by Skane. I'm sure all of you know who she is. If not then her name is Tsukimiya Ayu from Kanon (2006).
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Kira_Naruto, I like the contrast with the light reflecting off the eye, but I agree with Cyz, on an overall level, it is a bit dark. And yeh I should probably update mine lol. It's been at least a month.
Cyz, Sweet Ayu. Her hairstyle seems a bit different from the usual. Was the capture from a flashback scene to when she was younger? The only critique I have is of the animation of the blinking. The shutting of the eyes feels rather abrupt. Other than that, I love it. You have great taste as usual.
|2006-10-10, 09:33
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"Show it to me"
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Catgirls: I forgot to rate this one. It's Sanada yes? It would be nice if it was animated no? 8/10
|2006-10-10, 09:34
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KiNa - Damn that's dark... let's see... ok I can't see shit ...it's too damn dark...
There ... now it's a little brighter...
Hmm... Nice but has lots of defects...
Are you sure you're the "good" ol' KiNa I know
|2006-10-10, 09:54
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I can see the grainy-ness now.
I like yours BlackCatXIII, yellow everything, girlie and sorta tribal looking things on the sides. Looks cool ^^
KiNa's, I like it too, mysterious and maybe bit too dark indeed, and perhaps it loops a bit too quickly.
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@ BC .. Naa.. I'm KiNA's evil twin.. see, no perverted sexy girl on sig ... yup.. I'm a different KiNA .. Told you, its Ryoosuke's work, I beg him to make one since I'm on a temp comp and I'm to lazy to installed codec so VDub work ^^. Well, yours on the contrary is too bright ^^ . Quite artistic BG, I'mm too lazy to think right now
@ Cyz .. ughhh.. too cute to my taste >.< .. I'm suppose to be the evil version so rawrr ... I still hate higurashi .. thingie
@ Necrodeath .. pink haired.. her hairclips remind me of that psycho girl in eureka? .. She's brushing teeth? Since when did brushing teeth a novel I must be avified thingie? Made me laugh tho ^^v
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gelugon2105 - 3/10 - I am very familar with the WH40K univers I tend to like chaos or nids beter than space marines but thats me (do you play the models?)
Cyz - cute - 8.5/10
|2006-10-13, 10:33
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i0td: Yuki is second to Mikuru on my Haruhi list 9/10
Diaboso: quite funny and cute at the same time 8/10
--> New avie! Still the same character Tsukimiya Ayu. This was made by Pellissier. Thanx Pell!!!
|2006-10-13, 23:40
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Nope, haven't played a table-topper
Secca: Man.... Why are so many kawaii/moe/bishoujo anime catgirls...? I say if they have to be catgirls, gimme lecherous ecchi ones, not cuties. 4/10
Diaboso: Twinkling/Sparkling eyes at the thought of an idea, or maybe an admission of admiration for someone. Nothing I haven't seen before in anime. 6/10 4/10 If she is a kawaii/moe/bishoujo anime catgirl. Cant be sure. Is she a Chobits character?
No Diaboso I haven't played any table-top W40K game yet. I know true fans play the tabe-tops, so I am not exactly a hardcore enthusiast since I have only played PC games based on the W40K saga. But I do consider myself well-versed in W40K trivia and anthologies, thanks to the online treasure chamber of knowledge that is Wikipedia.
My first PC game was Space Hulk 2; I really dont like the Tyrannids, since they are so hideous (and usually I like hideous monsters, but the Tyrannids looks just rubbed me the wrong way), so I got quite a kick from slaughtering them with my Blood Angel terminators Chain-saw Fist. It was fun for a while. My second game was Chaos Gate, which in my opinion is quite close to being a table-topper, minus the dice-rolling and large armies though. It was my first time pitting Space Marines (the Ultramarines, to be exact) against some Chaos forces (the Word-Bearers). My third was the old Final Liberation, where I get to pit the Orks and Space Marines against each other.
And theres the line of Dawn of War PC games from Relic Entertainment.
Maybe I will switch to a Tau Fire Warrior, or a Shas O later, if I still want W40K characters for my avatar. Chaos Space Marine and a Tyrannid are no-nos for AnimeSuki avatars, at least for me, since they are so not anime. You know, I actually wanted an Ork for my avatar, but he would have looked goofy and scored a straight zero.
In case you want to know, I HAVE seen a table-top game before, but the players were out to lunch.
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gelugon2105: Warhammer40k. How nostalgic. I always see tabletop gamers and I always told myself I'd buy and play it one day. Well, up to this day, I haven't bought a single piece due to money constraints meh. Anyway, your BG is plain white, the source image is grainy, and I think it could've been cropped in a better way. 6.5/10, an 8/10 if normal Warhammer (I likes medieval more than futuristic)
Secca: Love the BG, mixes really well with her and your sig as well. 8.5/10
Cyz: Uguu... It's Ayu, I have strong bias towards key anything. Plus, it's a nice scene to crop so 9/10
Diaboso: Actually, it gives me more of an evil glitter/shine than it being a thought of an idea. I think it's Elfen Lied. 8/10
Deathkillz: Fate~ Really nice animation. 8.5/10
Kira_Naruto: Could be better with higher quality avi, and borders. 7.5/10
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About this week's Lady Gaga extravaganza at the Sprint Center…
"It was, uh, overall a good show," says attendee Andy Lewellen. "My only problem with such a new entertainer is that they come out and they only have like six good songs."
As evidenced by the 11 paragraph review in the Kansas City Star with but two scant sentences describing the songs that were performed.
"It was kind of like at the beginning the first two songs were good, then in the middle there was kind of a lull and then she ended the show back on top with four of her good songs," says Lewellen, co-owner of Lew's and The Well in Waldo. "Overall it was good – I just expected more out of her being the icon that she is – you know, the new Madonna.


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AMOS for MAN PrimeServ Academy
MAN Diesel & Turbo reinforces its long-standing collaboration with SpecTec Group, selecting AMOS software as assisting training tool to be used at the MAN PrimeServ Academy in Copenhagen.
With the intent to further improve its hands-on training courses, MAN Diesel & Turbo has chosen AMOS (CMMS platform owned and provided by SpecTec Group since 1985) as a teaching tool to show students how to manage and optimize the process of maintenance, inspection and spare part purchase on board vessels.
The AMOS database for this project has been created automatically by importing MAN Diesel & Turbo engine data which is standardized in accordance with the Shipdex protocol (www.shipdex.com).
"It makes a big difference to be able to present our students to maintenance and inspection of our products via a type of system that many of our customers already use back-on-the-job. AMOS also allows us to quickly upload new maintenance data in Shipdex format, in the event new products are coming into the Academy", Henrik Striboldt (MAN Diesel & Turbo) said.
AMOS has been initially installed at the MAN PrimeServ Academy Copenhagen, and it could in future be extended to other MAN PrimeServ academies all around the world.
"The SpecTec cooperation with MAN Diesel & Turbo is also aimed at demonstrating that best results can be obtained by merging a powerful CMMS like AMOS with standardized electronic technical information in Shipdex format. Shipdex eliminates the need to insert technical data inside IT applications by hand, this means lower costs, better and more complete information, and fewer or no mistakes", Marco Vatteroni (SpecTec Group) said.


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Social Media Marketing Mavens is one of my favorite LinkedIn groups because the discussion topics always seem to provide opportunities for me to learn new tactics, tools, and techniques for Social Media Marketing.
. . . just one more reason why LinkedIn is such a phenomenal place to "live" and learn. So when I read Victoria Ipri's advice on helping LinkedIn members maximize their participation and increase their bottom lines, I knew I needed to share her suggestions with my readers.
Confident Copywriter Victoria Ipri "is the epitome of the type of professional you hope to connect with on LinkedIn and in all of your business dealings. She is generous, helpful, and a dynamic writer. She gives freely of her time and expertise and asks little in return." — from her first LinkedIn recommendation
So you've been on LI for months and you haven't gotten one shred of business…except maybe a few inquiries here and there that didn't pan out; a couple nibbles from companies that were wrong for you; and those endless MLM offers you won't even consider.
That leaves you wondering what all the fuss is about. Who are all these people who claim they have gotten new, profitable business on LinkedIn?
Bad news: It's not LinkedIn. It's you.
To drive business on LinkedIn, you need an action plan and a system, just like any other business strategy. You're only going to get back what you put in. Without a plan, you'll waste a lot of time being sociable, with no real business to show for it.
This is the biggest complaint I hear about social media marketing…it takes a lot of time and results never seem to materialize.
I agree, it is time-consuming. But when done correctly (which means planning SMM into your day, maximizing that time, and maintaining a narrow focus), the results can be astounding.
It's kind of like cleaning your house. You start out enthusiastically enough. Two hours later, though, you haven't moved from the bedroom. You end up sidetracked, going through closets and drawers and…"ooohhh! What's this? My high school love letters!"
Before you know it, you've walked so far down Memory Lane you'll need to catch the bus back to the corner of Main & Reality.
1. See the future: How much new business can you comfortably handle? Be realistic. One new client a month is 12 for the year. Not bad.
2. Choose a target market and do not stray from this focus.
3. Join groups for those markets and actively participate in a meaningful way.
4. Educate yourself on effective LI search…there are ways to search and find specific information about specific people.
5. Stand out: Be active! Be proactive! Be visible! Get out there and get involved. Create a highly compelling profile; not a resume rehash.
6. Answer questions to highlight your subject expertise.
7. Accept connections and request connections. People want to connect with you!
8. Talk to people. I mean, really talk. Show an interest, look for ways to help each other…seeking connections isn't only about having lots of connections!
Remember…this is social media marketing. You wouldn't walk into your neighbor's BBQ, announce your arrival, then sit in your neighbor's favorite chair and start dominating the conversation, would you? The beauty of social media marketing is the opportunity to use natural, social strategies of communicating, connecting and collaborating to build your online visibility and attract the attention of companies you really want to work with.
What LI strategies have worked well for you?
Check out my article on Tweaking Your LinkedIn Profile for Maximum ROI
Shari, thank you so much for your vote of confidence!
I'll tell you honestly, when I began the blog I never dreamed I would be writing about social media marketing, but I've come to realize no copywriter is complete with a basic understanding of this great tool, as well as SMO (Social Media Optimization)which has surpassed SEO in importance. I'll be sharing more on SMO over the next few weeks.
Thanks again! Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do to help you be more successful.
Victoria, you can count on it!
i.e., me calling on you again.
THX for the great post which so many people have already benefited from.
I personally am a big fan of number 6. I have had a lot of business come to me through answering the questions of people looking for conferencing services and assistance.
This has been from the asker themselves, and also I have come up in results from others searching on LinkedIn for conferencing and the answers even show up on Google as well.
The key point to remember is there has to be value in your answer. You cannot go answering someone's question and just sell yourself and your business in it. You have to answer it by helping them, and offering valuable information that they can use, and others as well.
When you help someone, you earn their respect and they often follow-up to thank you for the information, and that is a great time to go into more detail about your own services or products they might be able to use.
A good point is to make sure you leave a way for yourself to be contacted in your signature of the question as well. Not everyone who finds your answer and thinks you can help them is finding you through LinkedIn.
Anthony Russo
Conferencing Specialist
Infinity Conference Call
Skype: anth.russo
Twitter: @AnthonyRusso
Good tip Anthony. Most of the people "out there" give freely of their expertise by answering questions online and are not DIRECTLY trying to sell something. But if we do happen to offer a product or service that can solve someone's problems, then that person needs to know how to reach us.
You are absolutely right. That's why LinkedIn is considered social media. Hence the "social". People tend to forget the meaning and purpose behind social media. Not you.
Or you, either, Thomas.
Thanks for joining the conversation.
LinkedIn is a fabulous tool to connect with other professionals worldwide, I agree!
I generally have about two conversations going on each week with my connections. This includes a recent inquiry from a potential investor who asked me what I would do if he invested $50,000 in my company. Not a bad connection, huh?
As Shari taught me , I build my connections by asking questions in group discussions, and inviting the ones who respond,to connect with me.
Hey, Chuck,
Great Going!
Let us know if the investor comes through
You are absolutely right. That's why LinkedIn is considered social media. Hence the "social". People tend to forget the meaning and purpose behind social media. Not you.
Great post, Victoria and Shari. #2 and #5 are so critical to success – focusing and marketing yourself in a fresh way that's "not a resume rehash." Good stuff.
Back atcha' Laurie; how have YOU re-focused yourself. Here's an oppty for practicing your new elevator speech — and the first step to get found and get hired.
"Bad news: It's not LinkedIn. It's you." Perfect! I hear from so many people telling me that they use Social Media but get zero results. I stump most of them with one question: "What's your strategy?" Your post provides a strategy for anyone to follow and get results. Thanks!!!
Every time I use LinkedIn I find even more value there. This social media platform provides the opportunity for truly mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships. Just yesterday I asked a question and within the hour received exactly the response I needed. And what's interesting is that the more people who discover LinkedIn's true worth, the more people will join and engage, and the more the value will grow.
Thanks for the tips,
Since I am moving every 3 years to a new country, as an expat coach, it does not matter anymore where I live. I have 95% of my clients through Linkedin: mainly international managers working and living abroad in the USA and Europe. I have been trained to coach by phone and busy managers like to get support that way. How clients find me ?it is when I answer questions or initiate discussions, then they send me first a message that they might be interested, we start an online private conversation for the client to share his/her issues. Then I offer a free coaching session for the person to give more details on their goals and experiment what coaching is and is not . If they like me then we schedule the first sessions.
Anne, you sound like a PERFECT candidate for an interview subject. Take a look at my category INTERVIEWS and let me know. If so, I'll email you questions. THX so much for stopping by and leaving a comment!
On another sidelight, I've just started to read 4-Hour Work Week, and although I'm not far into the book, your "work" seems like it may follow the advice from Tim Ferriss's well-recommended book.
Hi Shari,
I would love to get an interview, I am excited because I never did it but wanted to offer it to a great connection who gave me wonderful tips and support to start on Twitter. I have heard about the book 4-Hour work week but I can relate with the title if I consider that "work" is everything I HAVE TO do or SHOULD DO and Boring like paying the bills or putting gaz in my car!
What is NOT WORK is something I am passionate about and that put me in the state of "flow" such as coaching clients, learning social media, making meaningful connections, practicing daily serendipity and meditation, reading, dancing, Nordic walking, cooking healthy meals etc.
Questions in your email box. THX for connecting and engaging. Join me on Facebook, too.
Great post. I manage Linkedin accounts on my clients behalf and though I've managed to generate interest and inquiries they hadn't yet converted. I'm going to take all the points onboard and see how much of difference it makes to the outcome – thank for a great post.
Cat, yes, I'm so happy I could share Victoria's article that I actually "found" on LinkedIn. If your clients would like to maximize their LI profiles, then check out my own article to Maximize Power of the Profile: http://sharisax.com/2010/03/14/how-to-improve-your-linked-roi-by-tweaking-your-profile/
Question: If someone reaches out to me requesting to
join my linkedin network and I accept, does it feel okay to send the
following note in response?
Thanks for reaching out to connect with me. I'm director of
Breakthrough Coaching, breakthroughcoaching.cc. We have two specialty
Career Crafting—a comprehensive program for employed professionals who
are unhappy and seeking change. Our Linkedin group is at http://bit.ly/cdUqQQ
The No Convincing Zone—A sales coaching program which dramatically
increases results using a relationship model. Our Linkedin group is at http://bit.ly/awNnIU
I would appreciate your support in growing the membership of our
groups and connections to other sources that would provide access to
these populations.
I think for someone that initiated to connect to you on LinkedIn, this would be appropriate. They should be interested in your work and company if they initiated the connection.
I wouldn't do so if you initiated the connection though.
The negative is it can be looked at as SPAM in a way. I hate when I get automated Direct messages in Twitter "Read my E-book" if I follow someone. You don't want to get that image, so only do so if they initiate the connection in my opinion.
Anthony Russo
Global Conferencing Consultant
Infinity Conference Call
Skype: anth.russo
Twitter: @AnthonyRusso


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My sister and I had a conversation about blogging last night that got me thinking. We're newbies on the blogging scene (check her out here!) and although we both admit that we really enjoy it, finding things to blog about (never mind things people will be interested in!) can sometimes be a bit…. tiresome. We both love reading blogs, but when it comes to finding content for our own, the options can seem slim.
To me, blogging is really exciting. It's not about who reads it or how many followers you have, starting a blog is about sharing what interests you and what inspires you. And hey, if you meet some great people along the way, all the better!
I'm spending my day reading new found blogs, applying for jobs, and dreaming up inspiration.
Ever wonder what being an expat in Norway is like? Take a look below. It's not 100% accurate, but I can definitely relate to some things (yes, some beer really is 15 euros!)
Have a great day!