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CART members utilizing their Becker Sling and gantry system used for horse rescue at a training demonstration earlier last month.
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When Hurricane Floyd hit coastal North Carolina in 1999, it claimed the lives of 35 humans … but it also had a catastrophic effect on the state's animals. Millions of farm animals drowned, thousands of pets were separated from their families, and the aftereffects of that tragedy sent ripples across the country.
It triggered the third largest evacuation in U.S. history—2.6 million residents in five coastal states were ordered to leave their homes. Many refused upon the realization that they would not be able to take their animals with them and thus died right along with their animals. The exorbitant loss of life could have been avoided with some form of organized response plan. This is what Diane Sharpless, Coordinator of the Carbon County Animal Response Team (CART), says prompted the launch of emergency animal services.
Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team (PASART) began in 2004 as a preventative measure against what happened in the south. Eventually, each county developed its own 100% volunteer-driven chapter. While not an obvious target for natural disasters, the state has its fair share of misfortunes: fire, snow, and flooding are the most common.
"If you get heavy snowfall in an area and the roof of a housing complex caves in, if those people have pets, that's a disaster," explained Frank Beckett, Carbon CART Co-Coordinator.
"So is an overturned tractor-trailer," added Michele Beckett, who acts as Fundraising Co-Chair for Carbon CART. In such a heavy farming area, they said it can be heart-breaking to witness cows and pigs suffer through a large-scale traffic accident.
So what is an animal response team and how does it differ from animal rescue? Turns out the two work quite closely, but their capabilities vary widely.
"People don't know what a response team is, that's part of our problem as far as getting the word out," said Sharpless.
How can you use CART?
Example scenario: You're driving down a highway and you witness a car accident. You see that there were dogs riding in the backseat of one of the cars. When you call 911 for the police and an ambulance, you should also mention that you need the local CART. Someone will arrive on the scene to specifically care for those dogs.
"All first responders' first responsibility is human life and it's not until after the fact that animals receive the attention they might need. We can assist, and we can do it faster," said Sharpless.
The only thing that stands in their way of helping animals in need is people's unawareness of what they can do. "We're not allowed to activate ourselves; we have to be requested. If we witness something ourselves, we can't just go in and get to work."
Luckily they've never found themselves in that type of situation, but Sharpless explained that the way they would handle it would be to approach the authorities on the scene and explain who they were and that a call would need to be put in for them. They would wait until it was no longer a safety hazard for them to be on the scene, meaning they often find themselves waiting until ambulances have left.
"You have to wait for the chain of command so you don't get in the way. Patience—it's a virtue," said Frank. Michele added, "We can't be everywhere, that's the hard part, but we certainly do try. We help do what we know we can do immediately."
Through their demonstrations and fundraisers, Michele said they've started to be recognized more and more. "It used to be that no one really knew who we were; that's starting to change now. We project that in the next five years, we'll be known in every township in the county—for all good reasons."
Their most memorable rescue was that of a horse named Avalon who fell into a four-foot-deep ditch, pictured below. Over the past five years, there have been three scenarios of horses in need in Carbon County. Three too many, according to Sharpless. "If we weren't there and trained, those animals would have died," she said. CART members go through a series of training courses depending on how deep they'd like to go. On the most basic level, it takes at least four classes.
"But there's nobody that isn't qualified to be a CART member, said Michele. "We always need help with something."
Unfortunately, even in the midst of doing so much good, they have their share of heartache on the job.
Some past incidents have included a house fire in which five young kittens died and a kennel fire that cost the lives of 17 dogs. "That's some of the toughest stuff we deal with, when the animals don't survive," said Sharpless. "Those are the most horrific."
"Not all successes are a happy ending," added Michele.
Together with local animal shelters and rescues, they've also teamed up with national organizations such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to help in situations where it's more than either one can handle independently, such as hoarding or puppy mills. Working together with the common goal of helping animals has brought a sense of purpose and camaraderie to the job.
"You have to be confident in your group. We're getting to see our goals of working with different organizations in the county come true, with our fire and police and rescues. It's just starting to happen for all of us," said Michele. "Part of helping people and their animals is having the confidence of knowing what we're doing, otherwise it's just chaos. We work to serve. You have to work with people if you work with animals."
The biggest part of working with people is working with new ones. Like any nonprofit trying to serve the community, Carbon CART needs more volunteers and more equipment, which they hope to purchase with their fundraising.
"We have a wish list," laughed Michele. They're saving up for a bipod system to help with large animals, which runs around $5,000.
No matter how much the equipment costs or the toll the job can sometimes take emotionally, all three say they're in it for all the right reasons.
Sharpless joined in 2007. "I saw the need and I want to do whatever I can to help," she said. "Originally, my husband and I just wanted to be boots-on-the-ground helpers … that didn't work out."
Frank entered in late 2010. "It's like any game; you're not going to win every one of them, but you still have to play," he said. "I thought I was going to be a grunt and now I find myself the co-coordinator. I really do love it."
Michele, who also joined in late 2010, said, "I found a lot to it that I like. I did not believe I could still study and take classes. The last four years have given me such a boost. It keeps me moving and thinking. It's very easy to stop and sit, but I like being involved. And it gives back."
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RYEDALE look almost certain to be playing first division football next season after they sealed a huge 3-2 win over Edgehill Reserves after a keenly contested clash at Staxton.
John Reed's men had to battle back from behind after Martyn Ferrey netted with a free-kick.
Speedy winger John Sherwood was the man who levelled for the visitors with a neatly taken first-time effort.
Ferrey gave Edgehill the lead again when he beat five defenders before netting with a superb finish.
But veteran striker Marc Dobson drew Ryedale level again when he headed home from a free-kick.
Ryedale sealed their win when James Reed - son of manager John - won the ball in midfield and drove 20 yards into Edgehill territory before releasing the ball to Adam Hornby, who latched onto the ball and whipped it into the bottom corner to seal a crucial win for Reed's charges.
Rosette managed to pick up a win that gives them an outside shot at mounting a late charge for promotion as they beat Snainton 2-1.
Liam Cummings gave Danny I'Anson's men the lead when he netted against his former club before Rob Holt latched on to Liam Cooper's pass to equalise.
But Joe Logan kept his nerve from the penalty spot after Brett Fitzsimmons was fouled in the area to seal the win.
Eastfield Reserves beat Filey Town Reserves 3-0 through goals from Shaun Goodwin, Lee Tate and Luke Purvis.
Craig Rainton's men, who had Mark Helliwell in form, could have won by a more handsome scoreline, but missed a hatful of chances to extend their winning margin.
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MORWELL residents say they felt abandoned during the fire crisis with messages provided like a "confused jigsaw puzzle".
Giving evidence at the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry, community witness Tracie Lund labelled the delivery of information as an "epic" failure.
Ms Lund, who acts as co-ordinator of the Morwell Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre, said the community was especially angry with Latrobe City Council, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services.
She said the delivery of information was "terrible" with no such place as Morwell South.
"I think it was offensive to the community to draw this imaginary line in the town," Ms Lund said.
"There appeared to be a lot of talking and not much listening.
"There was a heavy reliance on the internet to provide the relevant information, however there are a lot of residents who are not connected to the internet.
"I attempted on many occasions to escalate the concerns of the community to Latrobe City Council, however, it fell on deaf ears."
Ms Lund gave an example of when a woman contacted her to say she had a holiday home she wanted to make available to a Morwell family.
"I passed her details on to the council, believing that it would know who was co-ordinating offers of assistance like this," Ms Lund said.
"I was really embarrassed when she rang me back a few weeks later, upset that no one had contacted her to follow up on her offer."
In addition to holding weekly information sessions, Ms Lund said the Neighbourhood House also gave out free face masks to residents, donated by St Vincent de Paul.
"Some people questioned why a charity was providing face masks when this should have been done by the council," she said.
"This prompted me to contact the council to let them know that they were failing to connect with the community.
"In the last few months the people of Morwell have felt divided and isolated and because of this there has not been the community healing that there normally would be in a disaster."
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Onondaga Women's Basketball defeated Jefferson Community College, 63-45, on Tuesday night in the Sub-Regionals to advance to the NJCAA Region III Final Four this weekend.
It was a special night for Head Coach Mike Wheeler, as his team earned him his 400th career victory at Onondaga Community College.
In just 16 years at the helm of the program, Coach Wheeler has amassed a record of 400-105. He has led the program to eight straight Mid-State Athletic Conference Tournament titles, four NJCAA Regional Championships, three NJCAA National Semi-final appearances, and was the National Championship Runner-up in 2010.
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ISIS is claiming responsibility for deadly Manchester, England concert bombing…
The BBC is reporting that ISIS is taking responsibility for yesterday's concert suicide bombing. 22 people were killed some 59 were injured and several others remain missing. President Trump and world leaders have denounced the terrorist attacks. A 23-year-old has been arrested in connection with the blast. The attacker died at the scene.
President Trump's budget plan will be released today…
President Donald Trump's 4.1 Trillion Dollar budget plan is scheduled to come
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Bowie State University remembers one of their own…
Commencement begins this morning at 10 at Bowie State University. During today's ceremony, a moment of silence will be held for slain student 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III. He was killed in an unprovoked attacked Saturday by a white student at the University of Maryland. That suspect was denied bond yesterday after requesting home arrests. The FBI is looking into if race played a role. The suspect was a member of a racist facebook page group.
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Huang Gang fuses traditional civilization and modern culture through distinctive painting techniques, displaying profound quality of Oriental aesthetics. Gang aims to use symbols to express culture, social norms, and history as a reminder of what China used to be and how it has transformed into modern day China. Instead of plane visual hierarchy, Huang Gang's paintings contain intrinsic logicality through massive stacking techniques. His creative process consists of deconstructing and then re-constructing the original elements, such as traditional Tibetan woodblocks, Sutra manuscripts, Tibetan trunks made of yak fur, and traditional Chinese lacquer, which conveys a rich cultural quality and emits great spiritual power.
Born in Beijing in 1961, Huang Gang studied at the China Central Academy of Art and Design, graduating with a B.A. in Fine Art, followed by an M.A. in Environmental Art in 1991. Huang Gang was surrounded by traditional Chinese art and calligraphy since he was a child and, in the 1980s, developed an interest in traditional Tibetan culture which inspired him to incorporate Tibetan methods and motifs in his work. Huang Gang's preoccupation with traditional Chinese and Tibetan culture comes as a response to the rapid socio-economic transformation in China throughout the 1990s. Recognized internationally, Huang Gang won the Ikuo Hirayama award in 1991 and the Silver Award at the 1st Beijing International Environmental Art Exhibition in 1995. Read More
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Introduction to Archaeology
I. Course Prefix/Number: ANT 203
Course Name: Introduction to Archaeology
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
III. Course (Catalog) Description
IV. Learning Objectives
- the professional terminology of archaeology.
- identification and classification of artifacts and site assemblages.
- the identification of problems, gathering of data and the analysis of material remains used to reconstruct prehistoric cultures.
- to understand how analyses of archaeological sites fit into the wider historical context.
- to study recent archaeological discoveries, differentiate between fact and opinion and compare and evaluate alternate explanations.
- the analysis of the archaeological fossil record of man and the beginning of civilizations.
- to use written and oral skills effectively in the discussion of culture and the reconstruction of past cultures.
V. Academic Integrity and Student Conduct
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Please review the Code of Academic Conduct and the Code of Student Conduct, both located online at
VI. Sequence of Topics
- Theory and methodology of archaeology
- Dating techniques
- The archaeological site: location and analysis of sites and artifacts
- Interpretations of archaeological data, including recent finds
- Fossil record of man and past cultures
- The emergence of agriculture: origin and spread
- The emergence of civilizations/urbanism: state formation, warfare
VII. Methods of Instruction
Methods include lecture, discussion, and collaborative assignments.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
This course relies on the student's ability to read and understand college-level text material. Students will be required to write for the class the equivalent of 12-15 typed pages of material that will be graded. This writing may take the form of a research or term paper, summaries of journal articles, and/or a series of shorter, analytical papers.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, hybrid or online course.
IX. Instructional Materials
Representative text includes:
Sutton, MQ & Yohe II, RM (2008) Archaeology: The Science of the Human Past. (3rd edition). Pearson Press
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Students will be graded on their written work, including exams and in class assignments or projects. Individual instructors may require additional work such as individual or group presentations.
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Oakton Community College is committed to maintaining a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the community, and complies with all federal and state Title IX requirements.
Resources and support for
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Resources and support for LGBTQ+ students can be found at www.oakton.edu/lgbtq.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Mike Munchak says opening against the Steelers is a pretty exciting way to start the season. The best part of a 1-3 preseason is how healthy the Titans are now that the games count.
Munchak said Friday that linebackers Akeem Ayers and Zach Brown are expected to be ready for the opener Sept. 8 at Pittsburgh. They missed the final two preseason games, including Thursday night's 24-23 loss at Minnesota. Linebacker Colin McCarthy even played a couple series after missing three with a sore hamstring and led the Titans in tackles.
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(Japanese: フルコート Full Court) is an anime-exclusive location in Unova. It is one of the settings of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.
Full Court is an abandoned mine within a mountain crater and the home of Kyurem and some Cryogonal.
This place was the location of the two battles between Keldeo and Kyurem. Their second battle caused the entire area to collapse, but Kyurem froze it, turning Full Court into an ice castle for it to live in.
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Our weather has been so nice lately, not too hot with a pleasant breeze. Every weekend my husband is asking for a beach day, and for those of you who know me…I don't do beach days. Not because I don't enjoy relaxing and watching the waves crash, but I'm just not a fan of the sun. It wreaks havoc on so much and don't enjoy over compensating for dry hair and skin after I come out of the sun.
The other afternoon I was out with my mom and aunt getting the kids frozen yogurt, and I came across these really fun, oversized sun hats. When I tried it on I instantly felt like I belonged in Europe somewhere. Being that my husband insisted we buy a bike for me a few weekends ago, this was the perfect accessory to keep me from looking like my dogs treat of crispy pig skin.
Sun hats can get pretty expensive, but honestly this is an accessory I'd taper back on. A lesser priced option not only will do the job, they have just as much cool factor as a $400 priced one.
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Spotlighted this week are the Emporio Super Slim Ceramic Armani watches for ladies. Sporting a beautiful mother-of-pearl dial, this ceramic timepiece is brand new and like always, comes with all original parts in the manufacturer's box. And you do not need an advanced engineering degree to use the comprehensive chronograph on the Super Slim, even though the three miniature faces at first come off as daunting. The chronograph is incredibly easy to use and the quartz movement guarantees a higher level of accuracy that beats even the best mechanical clocks. In addition, the ceramic case and bracelet is not only chic, but lighter and smoother than traditional steel bands.
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Last night I had one of those eye-opening parental moments. I'm heading out of town tomorrow for four days for business (and a little pleasure too). Didn't tell Sam about it until last night. At first he kind of just went with it like he usually does. Then a little while later, he looked over at me from the dinner table and said "Mommy, how long will you be gone?" I said, "Four days." His eyes got really big and welled with huge tears. He looked down and hid his eyes from me. I squatted down and said, "Honey, what's wrong?" And he squeaked out, "Nuffin!" and sobbed. Of course my heart dropped and I squeezed him tight reminding him that I'd be home before he knew it.
I think a lot of times we parents start assuming our kids are indifferent about us. We run around trying to meet their basic needs but still have endless requests from them. We give long speeches on how to behave and they seem to be lost in outer space. We are a source of snacks, meals, money, carpool, TV remote controls, and playdate organizers. You start feeling like the vehicle rather than the driver. But, then, they reveal a tiny piece of themselves that proves you are much more than all those menial things. You are needed, but more importantly, you are loved. And then, suddenly, you have the strength to keep the household going another day knowing somehow it will all pay off.
Even at 39, I (sadly) probably still make my parents feel like I am indifferent about my love for them. Truth is, I'd be lost in this world without them. And, Sam will feel a little lost without me for the next four days. But, I'll be back and I'll continue to be the snack-fetcher, carpooler, playdate organizer. And when he is ignoring me again, I will remember those tears.


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The hot housing market is the biggest threat to New Zealand's financial stability — but tighter lending rules in place since last month seem to be taking some of the heat out of the market, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Gov. Graeme Wheeler said Wednesday in the central bank's biannual Financial Stability Report.
A fall in house prices in 2008 pushed the economy into recession even before the global financial crisis began, but house price inflation has been ramping back up. In Auckland and Christchurch, which account for just over half of the country's house sales, prices have risen 17% and 8%, respectively, over the past year. Nationwide, house price inflation is running at 9.8% a year and household debt is on the rise.
That's the backdrop for the RBNZ's new rule that no more than 10% of banks' new mortgage lending can go to borrowers who put down less than 20% of the price as a down payment. Central banks worldwide have been experimenting with targeting specific pockets of financial excess — in particular the real estate sector, which was at the heart of the global financial crisis.


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Nintendo might just allow another Mario movie to happen.
Rising Thunder Coming to PC for Free
Rising Thunder will return!
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress -- also known as the Nation's Report Card -- sets a higher bar for academic performance than some international assessments, according to a report by the National Superintendents Roundtable and the Horace Mann League of the USA. Peggy Carr, acting commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, agreed with the report that the US assessment is rigorous but disagrees on the accuracy in measuring performance of students.
Building relationships with students and their families begins on the first day of school, asserts Andres Pazo, a kindergarten teacher in an English-as-a-second-language Spanish class in Denver. In this Q&A, he shares a favorite lesson in which students write about things important to them -- and his passion for cycling.
Students across grades in seven Washington school districts will attend theater performances based on the book "The Children of Willesden Lane," to learn the true story of an Austrian girl who escaped the Nazis. Many of the students also are reading the book, written by Mona Golabek about her mother's story of survival and who performs the one-woman stage show.
The SmartBrief Education team each year celebrates educator voice with the annual Educator's Choice Content Award. Meet this year's winners, Kerry Gallagher and Brian Sztabnik. Read more.
Students attending rural schools generally graduate in four years at higher rates than the national average, but that's not true for black, Hispanic and other nonwhite students in rural areas, according to a report from the Rural School and Community Trust. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show such students also are less likely to enroll in college.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's new Woodrow Wilson Academy of Teaching and Learning seeks to train scientists, engineers, linguists and others for careers in teaching. The program builds on traditional methods by adding virtual-reality simulations and a competency-based system.
Student performance and principal retention has improved since Chicago Public Schools prioritized recruiting and retaining strong school leaders, acting CPS CEO Janice Jackson said during a recent meeting. Data from a principal survey show retention rates at 85% in 2016-17, compared with 81% in 2015-16.
School leaders often make decisions about filtering internet content in schools, and defining how and what to filter is a good first step, says Mike Jamerson, director of technology at Indiana's Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Jamerson and others offer best practices for filtering.
The Connecticut Supreme Court has determined that the state is fulfilling its education-funding obligations -- overturning a lower court's ruling. The Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding is asking the state court to reconsider its ruling.
Some states are having difficulty meeting standards set by the Every Student Succeeds Act for children living in foster care, according to an analysis by The Chronicle of Social Change. The analysis found that about 37% of foster care youths nationwide live in states with potential compliance issues.
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Release Date: July 27, 2012 (limited)
Studio: LD Distribution
Director: William Friedkin
Screenwriter: Tracy Letts
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church, Gina Gershon
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: NC-17 (for graphic abberant content involving violence and sexuality, and a scene of brutality)
Official Website: KillerJoeTheMovie.com
STUDIO SYNOPSIS: When 22 year old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he's dead. Desperate, he turns to "Killer Joe" (McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother's life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris' attractive younger sister, Dottie (Temple), who will serve as sexual collateral until the money comes in… if it ever does.
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The loonie's fall may not be bad after all for Canadian investors in sunny U.S. vacation states looking to cater to the stable Canadian snowbird market.
With purchasing property in the U.S. Sunbelt and other popular warm-weather states becoming more difficult because of the sinking Canadian dollar and U.S. home prices rising since 2009, renting, as opposed to buying a vacation property, has become an option for more Canadians.
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million (or should we say 'billion' now) dollar question is whether or not the
United States' economy will stay in it's record 107 month expansion (according
to the index of leading indicators) or come out of the boom and take a downturn
into a recession. Nobody, including the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan
Greenspan has a crystal ball to provide insight as to what will happen if
interest rates are raised, lowered, or left alone. However, Economists have
developed a set of indicators to aid in predicting when a recession is about to
occur and when the economy is in one. Indicators should not be mistaken for
predictors. They are simply forecasting tools, and like any forecast can be
misleading. The index of leading indicators that is reported in the popular
press shows our economy is still in an expansion. For the purposes of our
evaluation of the economy, we chose the Principle Economic Indicators tracked by
the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau under the Economics
and Statistics Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce. There are
thirteen Principle Economic Indicators, and they fall into five major
categories: National Output and Income; Orders, Sectoral Production, and
Inventories; Consumer Spending; Housing and Construction; and Foreign Trade.
National Output and Income The first of the five major categories directly
relates to measuring the growth of the U.S. economy. National Output and Income
consists of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Income, and Corporate
Profits measurements. GDP is the primary measurement of growth and measures the
total amount of goods and services produced by governments, businesses, people,
and property located within the United States. Both real (adjusted for
inflation) and nominal (current value in dollars) data is collected for
computing the GDP. The base year for the real data is 1997. The GDP is normally
reported as an annualized quarter-to-quarter change. The reason this measurement
is vital to tracking the growth of the U.S. economy is self-explanatory. When
the economy is growing, both total income and total output are increasing.
Furthermore, a steady increase in the GDP is healthy for the economy. According
to the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. economic output has grown at an annual
rate of 2.5 to 3.5 percent since 1890. The preliminary estimate of GDP in the
fourth quarter of 1999 rose at a 6.9 percent annual rate, which is the strongest
gain since a similar increase in mid-1996. This is an increase from the initial
estimate of 5.8 percent and is consistent with the expectations of analysts. It
is also a reflection of the widespread upward increases among the major spending
components, including consumer spending, goods exported, and state and local
government spending. In the third quarter of 1999, GDP rose 5.7% as a result of
increases in Personal Consumption Expenditures, nonresidential fixed investment,
and exports. Personal Income is a measurement of total pretax income earned by
individuals, non-profit organizations, and private trust funds. It is expressed
at an annual rate also. The more Personal Income increases the greater the
potential for the American people to spend and save money, which directly
influences the growth of the U.S. economy. Personal Income rose .7 percent in
January, following an increase of .3 percent in December. The average monthly
increases in 1999 were .5 percent. Some extenuating factors affected income in
recent months, including cost of living increases in federal transfer payments,
a federal pay raise, and agricultural subsidy payments in January. Real
disposable income, income after taxes and adjusted for price changes, increased
by .7 percent. There was no change in December. The individual personal saving
rate rose from 1 percent in December, which was its low, to 1.4 percent in
January. Savings rates generally go down in the months October through May due
to Holiday spending (includes "paying off" credit cards). There are
two methods in which Corporate Profits are reported by the government.
"Tax-based" profits are derived from corporate tax returns, and
"adjusted" profits reflect earnings from current production. Just as
increases in Personal Income are vital to the growth of the U.S economy,
increases in Corporate Profits are just as important on an even larger scale.
The greater the profits, the more potential for growth. This in turn has a
direct effect on employment rates, spending, etc. Profits reported from current
production increased $3.7 billion in the third quarter of 1999. This is a
dramatic improvement from a decrease of $6.5 billion in the second quarter.
Profits would have been about $10 billion more than they were in the third
quarter if not for the effects of Hurricane Floyd. Insurance companies paid
benefits resulting in about $8 billion in reduced profits, with uninsured losses
attributing the other $2 billion. Profits before tax increased $18 billion in
the third quarter, compared with an increase of $17.7 billion in the second
quarter. In light of all data relating to National Output and Income, increases
in all measurements suggest the U.S. economy continues to grow at a rapid pace
in the first quarter of 2000. Orders, Sectoral Production, and Inventories The
three measurements that make up this major category are Durable Goods;
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders; and Manufacturing and Trade
Inventories. Durable Goods measures the volume of orders place with U.S.
manufacturers for goods with a life expectancy of at least three years. These
goods include primary metals, consumer hard goods, transportation equipment,
military hardware, and machinery. A large percentage of durable goods purchases
in any given year give economists an idea of how many more durable goods will be
purchased in the following year. These items don't break down as easily and are
not consumed at the time of purchase, so it is unlikely that a consumer of
durable goods will buy that same item again within three or more years. This can
affect the economy through the industries that manufacture and sell these items.
If they stockpile too many durable goods, there will be more available than
there is demand. As a result manufacturers will incur higher inventory costs,
while the price for the items will drop because too many are available. This
indicator can change if new models or new technologies are introduced that
drives consumers to seek replacements for existing items, or if high
unemployment or high inflation drives consumers to retain their existing durable
goods. This is an indication of trends in consumer preferences for big-ticket
items. Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders are indicators due to
being tied to consumer expectations and new orders for consumer goods, as well
as inventory levels. Since this category includes durable and non-durable goods,
it encompasses a large percentage of economic activity. Manufacturers ship
materials and maintain them in inventory based on the number of orders they
anticipate they will receive. It also involves production workers, who are
required to take in orders, maintain inventories and perform shipping functions.
If there is a large degree of shipments and inventories to maintain, more
workers are required. A decrease in orders, inventories and shipments can result
in a decrease of personnel required. This affects the economy if unemployment
results and potential consumers are unable to purchase as much as they would
like. If shipments are delayed, deliveries from suppliers may suffer because
they don't have the raw materials on hand to fill requests. In turn, orders from
the manufacturer can be slowed, resulting in customer dissatisfaction and order
cancellations. If orders are cancelled after the item is manufactured, then the
manufacturer now has additional inventory to maintain, and they may have to hire
additional workers or find additional inventory space. This indicator can change
as a result of consumer preferences, employment trends affecting the number of
skilled workers available for hire, and governmental regulations that can affect
methods of shipment. The Manufacturing and Trade Inventories report indicates
the level of business stocks at the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing levels
in book value terms. It is essentially a measure of finished goods, not raw
materials. If there is a high level of inventory at the retail and wholesale
level, this can indicate that consumers do not have sufficient disposable
income. This can lead to a downturn in the economy, or it can mean that prices
are inflated. It can also mean that a shift in consumer preferences has
occurred, e.g. preference for IBM computers versus Apple. A high level of
inventory at the manufacturing level indicates that orders are slow or the firm
is overstocking inventory. Since inventory space is costly, poor inventory
management can result in the need to expand warehouse storage and can result in
a decrease of profit. Inventory surpluses at any level affects the economy when
stores, wholesalers or manufacturers have to liquidate finished goods at less
than the intended selling price, thereby reducing forecasted profit margin.
Changes in this indicator are driven by consumer demand and references, which
can rapidly deplete inventory or cause inventory to stagnate, and technologies
that streamline inventory management and control. New orders for durable goods
declined 2.3 percent in February. They dropped 2.2 percent in January following
a 6.5 percent increase in December. The February decrease was a reflection of
large declines in orders for transportation equipment, mainly civilian aircraft,
and industrial machinery. Despite the volatility of orders and shipments,
manufacturing activity appears to be expanding at a good pace in the first
quarter of 2000. The Federal Reserve's index of industrial production suggests
that manufacturing production in the first quarter is growing at its strongest
pace since 1997. Consumer Spending Two of the thirteen principle economic
indicators tracked by the Bureau of Economic analysis fall under the category of
Consumer Spending. Consumer spending includes Retail Sales and Personal
Consumption Expenditures. The Retail Sales economic indicator measures the sales
of retail establishments, adjusted for normal seasonal variation, holidays and
trading-day differences, and are not annualized. In recent months retail sales
have increased faster than expected. February saw an 11.1 percent increase where
a 0.9 percent increase was expected, marking the third strong gain in the last
four months. The recent beating that the American public is taking in gasoline
prices is undoubtedly the cause for a 4.3 percent increase in service station
sales and one reason there has been a strong over all retail sales gains.
February sales reached $265.7 billion, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to
February of last year. The 11.1 percent average sales increase for January and
February has risen at an annual rate that is on track for the largest quarterly
growth in the last year. With the exception of six points of quarterly data
retail sales have increased a minimum of 5 percent and as much as 13 percent per
quarter as compared to the prior quarter since 1994. This steady increase in
retail sales indicates public trust in the current American economy. Their
willingness to spend their hard-earned money in the retail market instead of
acting with increased caution by hoarding funds could be an indication that the
general public also has faith that the American economy will continue to prosper
in the future. Increased retail sales are a direct reflection of the level of
Personal Consumption Expenditures. Personal Consumption Expenditures economic
indicator measures consumer spending for all goods and services in the economic
market. These expenditures comprise approximately two-thirds of the total GDP.
When viewed as a running average, nearly every quarter since 1995, Real Personal
Consumption Expenditures have realized quarterly gains compared to each previous
quarter. With the recent increases in retail sales and the continued levels of
Personal Consumption Expenditures there is no reason to doubt that our economy
can continue it's creditable levels of growth. These levels of fiscal activity
have been and will continue to keep funds moving regularly through the financial
sector within the circular flow. Housing and Construction Housing Starts and
Building Permits are the economic indicator used to measure privately owned
housing units started and privately owned housing units authorized by building
permits. These are considered good leading indicators of home sales and spending
in general. Housing Starts are used to predict the residential investment
portion of the GDP. Building Permits usually become Housing Starts in about
three to four months. Building Permits are also a component of the leading
economic indicators index. Single-family starts account for approximately 74
percent of all starts, and Multi-family units account for the rest. Monthly
construction spending data produced by the Census Bureau are key source data for
the GDP. The monthly construction spending data is used as a measure of
production in the construction sector. Data on private residential spending are
a source for the GDP residential investment component; nonresidential spending
data, for nonresidential investment; and public construction spending data, for
structures components within government consumption expenditures and gross
investment. Analyst use economic data to forecast other economic series by
monitoring various behavioral links due to one type of economic activity
generally having an impact on another type of economic activity. For example, an
unexpected increase in housing sales will lead to a drop in houses for sale as
well as in the months' supply of houses for sale. If housing stocks decline
below desired levels, then builders take out housing permits, initiate housing
starts, and work toward completing houses by construction spending. This cycle
can differ when production is based on expected changes in the business cycle.
Furthermore, housing stocks may be built up in anticipation of housing sales
rather than housing being replenished after a rise in sales. Building permits
are one of the indicators of the current status of the economy. The number of
residential building permits issued is an indicator of construction activity,
which leads to other types of economic production. Before building residential
or commercial structures the builder must apply for a building permit. Usually a
contractor will apply for a permit at least 6 months in advance. By looking at
the number of building permits that have been granted, economist can predict the
amount of construction that is likely to begin in the next 6 to 9 months. This
is only a prediction, and it could be inaccurate. Acquiring a building permit
does not require the contractor to build. Housing starts increased 1.3 percent
to 1.78 million units at an annual rate in February, which is the highest level
since January 1999. Single family starts declined 3.9 percent in February, their
second decline after hitting a twenty-one year high in December. The
multi-family starts jumped 19.2 percent in February, following a 20.4 percent
jump in January. Multi-Family starts have risen to their highest level in eleven
years. The tightening of credit in private sector is likely to slow housing
activity in the next few months. The interest rate on fixed-rate mortgages has
averaged 8 ? percent so far this year, marking its highest rate since the
middle of 1996. The homebuilders' index of prospective buyer's traffic has been
on a downslide since last spring, and sales of new and existing homes have
declined since the summer. This is a normal cyclical trend, and building and
sales should pick back up in the spring despite increases in mortgage rates.
Foreign Trade Foreign trade is the economic indicator that measures our economy
and GNP against those of other countries the U.S. trades with. The main factor
that is tracked is the balance of trade; which is the difference between the
value of goods and services a country imports, and the value of the goods and
services it exports. This difference will produce what is known as a trade
deficit (what occurs when imports exceed exports) or a trade surplus (exports
exceed imports). The flow of the world economy is constantly fluctuating. In
order to know precisely what our country's global economic position is, foreign
trade must be measured. The Bureau of Economic Analysis submits monthly reports
broadcasting the difference between exports and imports in billions of current
dollars. This report, known as the International Trade Balance, analyzes the
various international goods and services that are exchanged between countries.
When paired with the quarterly Current Account Balance (an updated reading of
trade and other certain seasonally adjusted transactions), it provides a
powerful tool for economists and government agencies to calculate foreseeable
trends. It also allows a gauge for which to adjust shortfalls where economic
weaknesses exist and improve international standings. Aside from sustaining our
own nations' powerful trade balance, we provide a positive image with other
countries. The U.S. promotes peace and goodwill through exchange. These
qualities have an indirect effect on the economy by ensuring that our trade
partners have faith in our products and continue to contribute to our economy.
Various factors can cause the foreign trade indicator to change. Exchange rates,
quotas, and tariffs are some of the factors that drive change. Whether a country
runs a trade deficit or a surplus is dependent on the supply and demand of its
goods and services. Political climates can produce trade restrictions with other
countries as well. For example, large deficits often provoke nations to prohibit
imports. This causes negative impacts that offset the initial purpose of
lowering the deficit, such as reducing domestic competition and instilling
resentment from other countries. This often leads to trade wars. Historically,
the U.S. has been an economic juggernaut in the trade deficit area. During
periods of economic growth, traditionally the U.S. trade deficit increases.
According to the most recent BEA quarterly Current Account Balance Report, the
January U.S. trade deficit hit an all-time high of $28.0 billion, up from $24.6
billion in December. While exports declined from their December level, imports
continued to trend strongly upward. The annual rate deficit totaled $336 billion
in January, up from $268 billion this time last year. Of course, higher oil
prices were a major contributor to the rising trade deficit. The deficit is
predicted to remain high, and the U.S. economy will continue to outpace the
economies of its trading partners. Economic Outlook The overwhelming trend
amongst all thirteen indicators suggests the U.S. economy will continue to stay
in a period of economic growth. However, growth leads to increases in spending,
which in turn leads to higher inflation rates. Inflation must then be kept in
check by adjusting interest rates. National Output and Income levels are
increasing at healthy rates suggesting employment rates are strong. The American
people are working, making and spending money, and nothing suggests that is
going to change any time soon. Manufacturing production is growing at its
strongest pace since 1997, according to the Federal Reserve's index of
industrial production. As long as the American people continue spending money,
buying goods and services, manufacturers will continue to produce at increasing
levels. This in turn reflects the increased levels of Personal Consumption
Expenditures and retail sales. Despite increases in mortgage rates, housing
starts have increased 1.3 percent to its highest level since January 1999. The
American population having increased incomes fosters increased spending,
domestic and abroad. This increased level of foreign spending continues to widen
the gap in our trade deficit. Another untapped indicator of a booming economy
may be the large number of American military members leaving the security of
active duty for more lucrative opportunities provided by the private sector.
Collectively all these indicators lead us to conclude the U.S. economy will
continue to flourish.
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Located in Burghfield, this golf hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Stratfield Saye House, Madejski Stadium, and Lagoona Park. Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre and Progress Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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This hotel features a golf course, a restaurant, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning.
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Hotel Amenities
De Vere Wokefield Estate features a golf course and an indoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
54 meeting rooms are available. This romantic hotel also offers a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Number of meeting rooms - 54
- Free reception
- Bar/lounge
- Luggage storage
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Indoor pool
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- Laundry facilities
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- Free self parking
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- Golf course on site
- Garden
- Tennis on site
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- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
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- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
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- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
The hotel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
Steam Bake and Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
D-licious - This bar serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. Other recreational amenities include an indoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf driving range on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Golf lessons on site
- Golfing on site
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for English breakfast: GBP 14.95 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day
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Join us for a 2nd Saturday Event with Music At The Square! July 12th, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Edgecombe County Courthouse Square located behind On The Square Restaurant in Downtown Tarboro. Our featured performer will be Milton Bullock, The Golden Platter! This is a free outdoor concert so bring a chair and enjoy sweet music underneath the stars! No alcohol allowed but there will be a few food vendors and there are restaurants in walking distance to the concert. Our rainsite is the Blount-Bridgers House located at 130 Bridgers Street, Tarboro. For more information, contact Joyce Turner at 823-4159 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The morning sun casts a charming shadow over the wall (Open Forest, Arekere). Last time I went there, I made Jessan pose on the same wall, noting in my mind to return with someone more beautiful 😉
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LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTEDPosted January 31st, 2011 by Thomas Norman DeWolf
After two and one half years of thinking, working, writing, planning, proposing and nail biting, we are confronting the reality of what the next two years will bring. We received our signed contract from Beacon Press a few weeks ago. We now have until December 1, 2011 to deliver our final manuscript.
Once published, we will be part of the Beacon stable that includes such luminaries as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Ntozake Shange, Paul Robeson, James Baldwin, Marian Wright Edelman and Octavia Butler, amongst many others. Just saying those names invokes reverence. These are some big footsteps to follow. We can only pray that we succeed in honoring a 150 year old tradition of excellence in publishing.
My humility says we don't deserve the honor of being published by such a prestigious press. My arrogance says it's about time. My pragmatism says we better get busy because there's a lot of work to do between now and the manuscript delivery deadline.
As soon as we had our contract in hand, we headed for Tobago, where we spent two weeks celebrating and writing. We came back yesterday with three chapters in hand (first drafts). Preliminary review by our editor was very positive.
That means we're off to a good start!
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We will be arriving in resort about midnight on 30th March staying near Windmill roundabout, does anyone know if there will be any shops open nearby or a bar that will still be serving snacks.
We will be arriving in resort about midnight on 30th March staying near Windmill roundabout, does anyone know if there will be any shops open nearby or a bar that will still be serving snacks.
Thanks Linda i'm sure we'll have a great holiday. Yes going to pack some mug shots, biscuits, crisps and some white coffee sachets so should be ok till we get up to the supermarket.
The kebab shops at 24 hr Sq, Marina and in Arroyo will be open. The Opencor supermarket by sealife in the marina closes at 01.00 too.
Hi Mantalk, Could you please tell me where abouts is La Espiga we are staying in the Canaima apartments.
Hi Elvis, La Espiga is on Av Garcia Lorca in Arroyo. This the road that runs uphill, inland from the Windmills roundabout. Its around 1km inland. May be better to get the Arroyo or Ben Pueblo or Mijas bus from in front of O Driscolls Irish pub, 250m to the left of Canaima as you leave the main road entrance. The bus goes up AV Garcia Lorca before turning right into Av Gamonal, this then rejoins Av Garcia Lorca by the Ice Rink turning right upto Arroyo. Get off after the roundabout in Arroyo in front of a bar called Gambrinus, opposite the kids playground.
Just below the playground is The Vine, excelent beer battered Cod & home cut chips. Espiga is then 100m downhill from The Vine on the right, just after Telepizza. Also try La Granaima Nazaris excelent tapas bar too.
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Casa Coral is a spacious three bedroom, two bath beach front property. The master bedroom has a king sized bed, the second bedroom has a queen and the third bedroom has 2 single beds. It is located within walking distance of everything in town yet has the privacy of being on the 3rd floor with a private roof top patio with spectacular views. The crystal clear Caribbean is just steps from your door. Full kitchen with everything you need to prepare gourmet meals. Maid and laundry service available upon request. Arrival and departure transfers included.
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Stayed here with my wife and 3 grown kids and loved it. Excellent location close to town and right next to a great dive shop, chuck and robbie's. The house was everything we needed to have a great time. There is a small garage to park your cart and the staff is on the ground level so they will help with anything you need. My wife needed a hair drier and Patricia had it sitting next to our door when we got back from lunch. There are grocery stores a couple of minutes from the front door and the middle of town is just a 10 minute walk. We will stay here again when we are on AC. We also made friends with the cat, "sugar" [there are several] that would be waiting for us to come out everyday or step in to say hi.
I took my wife and three kids and stayed in early March. The pictures are right on the money. The view is spectacular from the roof top as we watched the sunset with a couple Belikin beers each night. The location is just on the north edge of town so 3-4 minute walk to can get groceries, rent a golf cart, or be somewhere were you can get hooked up diving. The kitchen has everything you need to cook (we got fresh snapper and grouper one night). They have fresh drinking water available, A/C in all bedrooms, Wifi was better than I expected (kids loved it as they could keep up with friends), and the TV got more channels than I get at home. Next to the school so during the day there is a lot of activity but the nights are typically quite. The staff was very helpful answering questions about excursions, who to use, or where to find things in town. It was everything we expected and more.
Pure and simple, the pictures don't lie. This rental is right on the beach and a 5 minute walk from the heart of San Pedro. The balcony and rooftop patio are great to enjoy a drink on and the master bedroom is gigantic. Also, Caye Management is right downstairs in case you need anything. I visited with my wife, brother and a friend and we absolutely loved our time in San Pedro and it was great to stay in such a luxurious villa that was close to everything.
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So we took our annual trip to Kalahari Resorts and Indoor Water Park, which is always a blast. As a mother it's my "job" to watch my kids and make sure they don't fall into a pool, or get taken by the gypsies. I don't know who these gypsies are but I know they're out there waiting to steal you. At least that's what Mom used to tell me. Anyway, I'm not sure how I'm supposed to dedicate any time to watching my kids when there are more urgent situations at stake. Like the swim up Jacuzzi bar.
Also, every few steps I had to bend over to make sure my vagina wasn't falling out of my bathing suit. I kept feeling a draft, and I got paranoid that my girl goodies were going to make a surprise appearance. Then I kept asking my husband how my ass looked, because gravity is a bitch. The second I stopped doing the insanity workout, my tush resumed it's natural position three inches lower than I want it. Then my husband fell asleep in the lounge chair so I had to ask the three year old for booty reassurance. I asked the kid ONE time how my butt looked and he stared at me like I was absolutely insane. Then there was the nipple issue. I was cold and wet and needed to make sure that both of them were pointing in the same direction. There's nothing more awkward than two nipples pointing in opposite directions. It's distracting, like lizard eyes. So I kept blatantly looking down at my girls, because there's really no way to discreetly do it. People probably thought I was being narcissistic and I wanted to explain "No, I actually hate myself, it's just a simple nipple check!" I finally gave up and put my daughter in charge. I told her if she noticed my nipples going rogue she needed to let me know so I could line them back up. She asked if she could have a more socially acceptable chore, like scrubbing toilets or doing dishes. Whatever. Next year I'm going in a wetsuit.


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Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning
Page: 134The Rev. Joseph B. Gross, in his "Heathen Religion,"[237:5] speaking of the belief of the ancient Persians in the millennium, says:
"The dead would be raised,[237:6] and he who has made all things, cause the earth and the sea to return again the remains of the departed.[237:7] Then Ormuzd shall clothe them with flesh and blood, while they that live at the time of the resurrection, must die in order to likewise participate in its advantage.
"Before this momentous event takes place, three illustrious prophets shall appear, who will announce their presence by the performance of miracles.
"During this period of its existence, and till its final removal, the earth will be afflicted with pestilence, tempests, war, famine, and various other baneful calamities."[237:8]
[Pg 238]"After the resurrection, every one will be apprised of the good or evil which he may have done, and the righteous and the wicked will be separated from each other.[238:1] Those of the latter whose offenses have not yet been expiated, will be cast into hell during the term of three days and three nights,[238:2] in the presence of an assembled world, in order to be purified in the burning stream of liquid ore.[238:3] After this, they enjoy endless felicity in the society of the blessed, and the pernicious empire of Ahriman (the devil), is fairly exterminated.[238:4] Even this lying spirit will be under the necessity to avail himself of this fiery ordeal, and made to rejoice in its expurgating and cleansing efficacy. Nay, hell itself is purged of its mephitic impurities, and washed clean in the flames of a universal regeneration.[238:5]
"The earth is now the habitation of bliss, all nature glows in light; and the equitable and benignant laws of Ormuzd reign supremely through the illimitable universe.[238:6] Finally, after the resurrection, mankind will recognize each other again; wants, cares, and passions will cease;[238:7] and everything in the paradisian and all-embracing empire of light, shall rebound to the praise of the benificent God."[238:8]
The disciples of Bacchus expected his second advent. They hoped he would assume at some future day the government of the universe, and that he would restore to man his primary felicity.[238:9]
The Esthonian from the time of the German invasion lived a life of bondage under a foreign yoke, and the iron of his slavery entered into his soul. He told how the ancient hero Kalewipoeg sits in the realms of shadows, waiting until his country is in its extremity of distress, when he will return to earth to avenge the injuries of the Esths, and elevate the poor crushed people into a mighty power.[238:10]
The suffering Celt has his Brian Boroihme, or Arthur, who will come again, the first to inaugurate a Fenian millennium, the second to regenerate Wales. Olger Dansk waits till the time arrives when he is to start from sleep to the assistance of the Dane against the hated Prussian. The Messiah is to come and restore the kingdom [Pg 239]of the Jews. Charlemagne was the Messiah of mediæval Teutondom. He it was who founded the great German empire, and shed over it the blaze of Christian truth, and now he sleeps in the Kyffhauserberg, waiting till German heresy has reached its climax and Germany is wasted through internal conflicts, to rush to earth once more, and revive the great empire and restore the Catholic faith.[239:1]
The ancient Scandinavians believed that in the "latter days" great calamities would befall mankind. The earth would tremble, and the stars fall from heaven. After which, the great serpent would be chained, and the religion of Odin would reign supreme.[239:2]
The disciples of Quetzalcoatle, the Mexican Saviour, expected his second advent. Before he departed this life, he told the inhabitants of Cholula that he would return again to govern them.[239:3] This remarkable tradition was so deeply cherished in their hearts, says Mr. Prescott in his "Conquest of Mexico," that "the Mexicans looked confidently to the return of their benevolent deity."[239:4]
So implicitly was this believed by the subjects, that when the Spaniards appeared on the coast, they were joyfully hailed as the returning god and his companions. Montezuma's messengers reported to the Inca that "it was Quetzalcoatle who was coming, bringing his temples (ships) with him." All throughout New Spain they expected the reappearance of this "Son of the Great God" into the world, who would renew all things.[239:5]
Acosta alludes to this, in his "History of the Indies," as follows:
"In the beginning of the year 1518, they (the Mexicans), discovered a fleet at sea, in the which was the Marques del Valle, Don Fernando Cortez, with his companions, a news which much troubled Montezuma, and conferring with his council, they all said, that without doubt, their great and ancient lord Quetzalcoatle was come, who had said that he would return from the East, whither he had gone."[239:6]