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The Church calls all of the faithful to be missionaries in the world, and there are as many kinds of missions as there are individuals in the Church. For some, missionary work is a duty in which the entire family strives to fulfill what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches.
"By her very mission, 'the Church ... travels the same journey as all humanity and shares the same earthly lot with the world: She is to be a leaven and, as it were, the soul of human society in its renewal by Christ and transformation into the family of God.' Missionary endeavor requires patience. It begins with the proclamation of the Gospel to peoples and groups who do not yet believe in Christ, continues with the establishment of Christian communities that are 'a sign of God's presence in the world,' and leads to the foundation of local churches" (CCC, No. 854).
Going on mission as a family can be challenging, but for every challenge, there are twice the rewards.
"One of the most rewarding aspects of mission is being welcomed into a culture not your own; to enter that culture and find God alive in new and unique ways," said Curt Klueg, who, along with his wife, Anita, belong to Maryknoll Lay Missioners and are on their second mission in Mombasa, Kenya, with their 7- and 9-year-old daughters. "Serving in mission allows us a concrete way to express our faith in action among some of the most marginalized people in the world, and in doing so we also meet God and are 'evangelized' by the community that hosts us. Mission is a beautiful exchange of culture and faith." In Mombasa, Curt works as a prison chaplain and Anita works with The Hope Project, an outreach for orphaned children.
Flavio Jose Rocha da Silva and his wife, Kathy Bond, have been serving with Maryknoll Missioners in Flavio's native Sao Paulo, Brazil, since 2010. Their 9-year-old daughter is with them. Flavio works in the health field, and Kathy works on health issues among women in prison. During their term as missioners, the family moved from a rural area to the big city and then to the United States and back for a six-month stay for advanced training.
The transitions were stressful, but they were worth it, the couple said. As a result, they see that their daughter has gained self-confidence and the ability to adapt to new situations and thrive socially and academically in spite of the bumps along the way.
"I love that our daughter is bicultural and bilingual," Kathy said. "She has been exposed to many unique, outstanding people and diverse situations while living in Brazil."
Peter and Melissa Altman have seen similar benefits for their son, 7, and daughter, 4. They're on mission with Maryknoll Missioners in El Salvador until at least 2017.
"Our children have adjusted tremendously well," said Peter. "We are astonished by how quickly they have learned Spanish. They are both very outgoing and have enjoyed making new friends. They have helped us to meet new people and to build relationships with other families. As children, they're not concerned with the big picture. Through their eyes we've learned to appreciate all of the things that they find exciting about El Salvador — the volcanoes, lizards inside the house, buying bread from a man on bicycle, the chickens, rabbits and turkeys that live in so many backyards, drinking from coconuts and much more."
Families who go on mission quickly discover that it becomes a way of life. Many serve more than one term, and some spend most of their lives on mission. Some, like the Mitchell family, find it so rewarding and contagious that they can't just go on mission, they have to find ways to bring other families to the missions.
Greg and Colleen Mitchell founded St. Bryce Missions in 2010 with the assistance of Father Gregory Chauvin, who has become the organization's director of spirituality. St. Bryce Missions is named after the Mitchell's son, Bryce, who died of sudden infant death syndrome at 6 months of age in 2009. They and their five living sons consider themselves full-time foreign missionaries who are currently working in Costa Rica among the Cabecar indigenous people. Soon, St. Bryce Missions will begin serving Chanika, Tanzania.
"Our life in missions is challenging and rewarding all at the same time," Colleen said. "We are so blessed to know we are living our lives in service to the God and the Church we love and loving others in his name. We have seen God work in amazing ways, learned new languages, new cultures and grown in our faith, hope and love. It is not always easy to manage life for a large family in a foreign place, and we have bad days and lonely times, but overall, we have found great joy in giving our lives to the service of God, the Church and the poor."
Colleen will never forget Noemy, one of the first mothers who came to the Mitchell's center for indigenous pregnant women. The center provides housing, food, support and health education for pregnant women through the first year of their child's life. In that area of Costa Rica, pregnant women must walk for hours or days to access medical care and give birth. Noemy gave birth to her daughter, Sabrina, in the hospital, but a few days later the baby contracted a serious infection and had to be re-admitted. The Mitchells cared for Sabrina's family during that critical time, and when she was baptized, Greg and Colleen were named godparents.
Anita Klueg will never forget 18-year-old Bevarline, a student of The Hope Project, which helped the young woman enter vocational school and obtain her hairdressing certification. Bevarline is HIV positive and has suffered from many health problems. One in particular was black toe, something that concerned the Kluegs but not the doctors at the clinic. About three weeks later, the Kluegs checked in on Bevarline and noticed that her entire foot and leg up to the shin had turned black. Only with insistence did the clinic doctors diagnose gangrene. Unfortunately, it was too late to save Bevarline's leg from amputation but not too late to save her life.
"For me, this was an emotional roller coaster as I was challenged by having to take a leap and somewhat offend health professionals who obviously made a mistake in their diagnosis and treatment," Anita said.
"But I know I made the right decision to take steps to work for a young girl's life rather than stand back and allow her to suffer and possibly die due to others mistakes."
The nine years the Woznica family has spent on mission have given them impulse to continue their missionary work here in the United States with Maryknoll Lay Missioners. Don is a family physician, and Celine has her doctorate in public health and teaches at the local university. From 1982-92, Don, Celine and their five children served through Maryknoll Lay Missioners, first in Nicaragua and then in Oaxaca, Mexico. All but their youngest child were born in mission territory, and it's clear that their early life experiences affected them deeply, according to Celine.
Their first two children are now family physicians, their third is in his last year of medical school and the fourth is currently serving with the Peace Corps in South Africa.
"I feel that we are in mission in the U.S.," said Celine. "My husband has worked over 22 years in a community health center in Chicago that serves mainly Hispanic patients, many without insurance. Over the years, I have been involved in many areas, especially among immigrants and refugees."
Sam Stanton, executive director of Maryknoll Lay Missioners, spent 29 years on mission in Chile with his wife, Cecelia, and three children. He summed up his own experience those of other missioner families: "It can be a challenge to be family in mission and time commitments can be stressful at times," he said. "But the value outweighs the stress."
Marge Fenelon writes from Wisconsin.
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Two pictures taken from my Visual Diary representing my two recent trips.
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I love your blog !!
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Awesome! The photo taken from the plane window is insanely beautiful. Your images are always unique.ReplyDelete
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Dana: Elfin Pixie
Next up is 32 year old Cosmetologist Dana Lambert. Dana comes to us from the great state of North Carolina and she looks like an elfin pixie. As I am partial to anything mystical, magical, tiny, and able to poop glitter, I like Dana already. Dana is an outdoorsy gal who can not only camp like the Brady's, but dabbles in home renovation. She may look petite, but you should see her when she has a sledgehammer in her hand and is screaming, "Tear down that wall!" Positively frightening, I tell you.
If there is one item Dana would like to bring with her on the island, it is a pair of tweezers. She fears her brows will grow together into a lovely plush headband. Personally, I'd like to see that for the chuckles alone. Plus, I think we all remember the tweezing of the armpits montage we were all privy to that one season. *shudders* Anyhow, Dana says she is most like Boston Rob and, like our Latina friend Abi-Maria, she wants to play Survivor for the money. *cha-ching!*
Let's see if she talks like a wind chime tinkling on the breeze. *fingers crossed* Please to enjoy:
Oh. My. God. Look at those giant eyes. She's too precious for words! I just pressed pause because not only is she an elfin pixie personified, but she said "nekkid" and I'm cracking up right now. The accent, the suspenders, the whimsical talking out of the side of her mouth... Dana is a spiky gift from above. The juxtaposition of the tough southern no nonsense gal against the saucer eyes and delicate frame is pure magic. I'm especially pleased to hear that she's an alpha female. We need more leaders than followers in Survivor so don't let me down Dana!
Dana is another Survivor who has touched base with me so, naturally, we like her already. She's looking forward to reading the blog and I just know she smells like jasmine and lollipops. I wonder where she hides her wings when she wears tank tops like that...
So, what do we think of Dana? With her home renovation skills, will she rub the men the wrong way when building the shelter? Or will she deliver a fetchingly lovely Antebellum manor with an outdoor koi pond and manicured gardens? Comment it out bitches!
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Just read all the cast profiles you have up to this one. SO DARN EXCITED! You should see my desk...there is glitter everywhere now. I already like Dana and I haven't even watched the video yet (at work)...and I have a Brazilian friend so I like Abi-Maria too. Hoping for more interesting / strong women than Prunes and Moustache turned out to be.ReplyDelete
Finally someone i might enjoy.ReplyDelete
My fav so far.
Dana is another favourite going in so far. I am sure she can hold her own, hope she's not outcasted because of her delicious tatts.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:07 PM
Oh I sense a bad girl just under the surface.ReplyDelete
- SouthernSeptember 18, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Maybe call her Gypsy? It's tattooed on her front piece ~ReplyDelete
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Damn its been awhile since i hvae been on the forum here, nice to see everyone is still here! I just have a quick question i hope someone can answer, any and all are welcome.. The question is, I just bought a playstation 4 (PS4) - I am usually a die-hard PC gamer, but have played some PS3 games in the past as well. I don't really want to sign up for the PS Network just yet, and i bought NBA 2K15 recently and would like to UPDATE my rosters without doing it through the PS4 unit itself. Another words not through the game.. Do any of you know if there is a website including this one that publishes roster updates for the PS systems and (PS3) and (PS4) current rosters, to maybe download to a flash drive, and then update it through the flash drive on the ps4 system. Another words essentially bypassing it through the game. All it would take is for someone with a PS4 system to copy the file and upload it to a server or site ? I dont have access to the internet at my house right now, but would love to update the rosters with at least a fans roster update. I know the official ones usually end when the next version of the game comes out, but fans usually update. So if you know of where i might find it, i would really appriceate it.. So if you know any sites that update systems alternatley i would appriceate it. I know it can be done once you are online inside the game, but i want to do it from a flashdrive USB and do it that way. As long as someone have downloaded, then uploaded it to a server or a website, then i would be able to do it... thanks again!
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
My Napa Valley Wine Writers Symposium Speech
I spoke at the Napa Valley Wine Writers Symposium yesterday right after Eric Asimov and before the Dean of Wine Writers, Dean O'Weinrighters. I am unaccustomed to public speaking so I spoke on condition of anonymity, a condition I've suffered from ever since I started HoseMaster of Wine. I received a warm round of applause from the distinguished group of writers, bloggers and Trekkies in attendance, though it was hard to tell the Trekkies from the bloggers, except that the Trekkies were better dressed. I'm not sure why the Trekkies were there--maybe Alder Yarrow had posted about the event on Facebook.
Here are some excerpts from my enthusiastically received speech.
"Four score and seven years ago our Forefathers brought forth upon the incontinent a new nation, Prohibition, conceived in sobriety and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created evil. Had we listened to our forefathers we wouldn't need a Wine Writers Symposium, we wouldn't need a Napa Valley, we wouldn't need to get up at four AM and urinate. Prohibition set the wine industry of the United States back a hundred years, and, now, wine writers and fellow bloggers, we have successfully managed to do the same."
"When writing about wine I have found it useful to simply use the same words over and over. Find yourself some words you like and just rearrange them cleverly every time you review a wine sample. The words don't really matter just so long as they're descriptive and relatively vague. For example, words like 'hedonistic.' When it comes to wine, it doesn't really mean anything, so it's safe and indisputable. And one of the things that is most important to being a successful wine writer is the misuse of language for the purpose of further mystifying people who want to understand wine. 'Hedonistic' means to be self-gratifying in the pursuit of pleasure. A wine can't be hedonistic, it can't pursue pleasure, but that's the point! It sounds like you're wise and literate and have an interesting palate. There are many words like this you can use. Try to think of words that generally describe people, maybe even wine writers in general. 'Unctuous' comes to mind, but then, it would, I'm looking at 1WineDude. How about 'brooding,' 'seductive,' 'lugubrious,' 'fulsome,' prevaricative?' Wines can be all of those things, right? Apply these words generously and often in your wine reviews and soon you'll be receiving wine samples by the dozens, and perhaps an even more meaningful gift. A dictionary."
"As I gaze around the room I see many of our foremost wine bloggers. I applaud you for your hard work and humility. As I peruse the wine blogosphere I see so much that is good and right about wine blogs. You are the saviors of our friends here in Napa Valley, our friends producing expensive Cabernet Sauvignon, as you are the saviors of wine from all over the world. Your posts have propelled wine sales in these difficult economic times to heights unimaginable without you and your reviews and your points. Because, God knows, if you want to reach the people who can afford $150 bottles of wine, if you want to reach the people for whom the Recession only means their hairline, if you want to access their deep pockets, what better way than a wine blog or Facebook or Twitter? That's all these rich folks do! They don't have to work; they just sit at their laptops and chat on Facebook, and read wine blogs, and Tweet. And when a Friend, an amazing Facebook Friend, a Friend one can genuinely trust, recommends a wine to one of them, well, it doesn't take a genius to see that a sale has just been made. Chalk up another grateful winery! Social Media is here to stay. It has and will continue to save our precious wine business. It's so obvious."
"Most of all, wine writers and bloggers, continue your faithful pursuit of mediocrity. Resist the urge to say something interesting or unique. Find the good in every wine, every free sample; resist the urge to be critical, to bite the hand that strokes you. Continue to give yourselves awards, though mediocrity is its own reward, because awards have no meaning, and having no meaning is the very purpose of what we do. Announce yourself as a wine writer with pride! You are a dying breed, the last of what was once a proud profession, an elite few now diluted down to the cacophonous, ignorant many, thoughtful and educated experts now drowning in the great septic tank that is the Internet. Your days are numbered, your newspapers are dying, your magazines are tired and hypocritical and in the last stages of rigor mortis, your voices are no longer relevant--but you endure! You have Symposia! You start your own blog! You can, once again, Be Somebody!"
Exit to thunderous standing ovation...
20 comments:
- Eric V. Orange said...
I'm tearing up. Wish I could have been present at so sagacious a speech.
Bravo. Standing applause from the cheap seats.
- February 17, 2010 at 7:29 PM
- abc said...
You have your words. I have lovely. I may need an intervention.
- February 17, 2010 at 7:41 PM
- Alfonso Cevola said...
Great Post!
Great Speech!
Great Word Verification! (gotsor)
- February 17, 2010 at 8:54 PM
- Thomas said...
Oh Hosemaster, you did something that only death can claim--made me speechless.
Hard to talk while laughing uncontrollableeeeeee.
- February 18, 2010 at 5:44 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
How could I have missed your speech?! I swear you are trying to avoid me....was it when Charlie offered to paint my toes? Did you put him up to that to get me out of the room?! Whatever...least I was able to read it here. You once again said what no one else is willing to, which is why I like love you and junk!
- February 18, 2010 at 8:09 AM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
Hey Gang,
I'm just a few miles from where the Wine Writers Symposium is going on and I just couldn't resist.
Thanks. I actually had a wine last night that I described as "sagacious."
If anyone needs an intervention, it's me. And "lovely" suits you.
I had a blast with you at dinner before the Wine Writers Symposium. I'm sure your blog will be MUCH better after listening to all the experts. Amazing, considering your blog is already better than all of theirs.
Death makes you speechless? Hell, I'm not going.
My Gorgeous Samantha,
I just spout off. I don't say what other people aren't willing to say, I just throw rocks. And the targets I'm throwing them at don't even know I exist. So it's just my trademark attention-barking.
Hey, where the hell did you leave Charlie?
I adore you!
- February 18, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Leave him? You mean I have to give him back?! Dammit...
- February 18, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- Thomas said...
Hell is where you are likely to go, speechless or not.
Question: Is there a difference between a wine writer's symposium and a wine blogger's conference?
Are writers also bloggers and bloggers also writers?
If so, why not an annual writgers conferposium to pare down to one useless meeting instead of two?
- February 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM
- Charlie Olken said...
I have just come back from day 3 at the Wine Writer's Symposium.
Some guy with a funny haircut said he had dinner with you and Alfonso the other night. My, my. Hobnobbing with the big timers and not even owning up to it.
Four score and seven hours ago, Ron Washam was spotted having dinner with the world's most famous wine writer. And I am not talking about me or the late Mr. Parker. This is the guy that people are swooning to meet. This is the guy that every wit and dimwit in the place wants to have endorse their blogs the way he does yours.
Mr. Very Famous could not wait to tell me (me, of all people) that he had dinner with you. You. Hobnobbing with the elite.
Me, I was floored that he would even recognize me. Not that he remembered that he had met me before, but, still, he did come over.
But, Mr. Smarty Pants, here is one you cannot top. While I was standing there learning that you, not me, had enjoyed dinner with Mr. Big, up walks Alder Yarrow and introduces himself to me. Yes to me. Top that.
- February 19, 2010 at 12:11 AM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
Puff Daddy,
I kept wondering why no one in the crowd had said anything to me congratulatory after my electrifying speech at the Wine Writers Symposium, so I did some checking. Turns out I was at the Meadowood Retirement Home! My mistake. The crowd seemed appropriate. I could swear I spotted Balzer and Broadbent. Oh well, it was a helluva speech anyway.
It's a little embarrassing that the world's most famous wine writer squealed on me. I asked him not to brag about having dinner with me, but, there you have it, the wine cat is out of the proverbial bag. Alfonso was just there to translate. The three of us had a blast, by the way, killed a bottle of '89 Rayas, and I'd write about the evening but first I have to file for permission under the Freedom of Information Act.
Just to clarify, Charlie, isn't Alder the world's most famous wine critic? Or just the fastest? I read that somewhere--oh, that's right, I read it in Vinography. And, no, I can't believe you actually got to meet him! Wow, that's definitely a One Star meeting. And it ain't Yarrow.
- February 19, 2010 at 9:07 AM
- Charlie Olkien said...
And for the record, the world's most famous wine writer had very nice things to say about the '89 Rayas and about Alfonso.
Somewhere on Steve Heimoff's FaceBook page, I believe, is a picture of me (yes, me--not you) bribing Steve Heimoff to have his picture taken with. You can't top that either because you were in the wrong retirement home.
This conference was for blog writers who do not know that you will soon be retired when it turns out that they spend enormous sums of money going to conference to learn how to make a little money writing about wine. And, then, to their amazement, they learn that none of the 1500 bloggers except Alder Yarrow are making any money.
By the way, Alder's little daughter (much cuter than her old man) is named Sparrow. I hope that is just her nickname.
- February 19, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Make that read " Do not know that THEY will soon be retired "
- February 19, 2010 at 11:19 AM
- Ron Washam said...
So the World's Most Famous Wine Writer (WMFWW) said nice things about the wine and Alfonso but left me out? Seems about right.
1500 wine bloggers?! There aren't even 1500 readers of wine blogs. Hell, I quit.
So was Alder's daugter named after Agnew?
- February 19, 2010 at 4:34 PM
- Alfonso Cevola said...
you asked for them, here they are. Charlie asked me to help him find the missing links. I told him we were the missing links, all of us silverbacks
http://twitpic.com/141c0p - 1)Charlie Olken (aka Puff Daddy) paying for his comments on Steve Heimoff's blog #wws2010
http://twitpic.com/141cfw - 2)Steve Heimoff "monetizing" his blog by receiving pay for comments from Charlie Olken (aka Puff Daddy)#wws2010
word verification: mario
- February 20, 2010 at 5:59 AM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
Thanks, Alfonso!
Hey, who's the beautiful woman behind Heimoff?
And where did Charlie get twenty bucks?
- February 20, 2010 at 9:11 AM
- Charlie Olken said...
-->> Where did Charlie get $20?
From Alfonso. Who knows where he got it or why he gave it to me, but I had Steve Heimoff cornered and it seemed like a good time to pay him off so he would not ban me from commenting there the way he banned Tish, the Long Island socialite.
- February 20, 2010 at 10:29 PM
- Alfonso Cevola said...
I have nothing to say except that this site has the best word verification words of any site
this time: Patanizi
(sounds like a napa valley winery)
- February 21, 2010 at 4:13 AM
- Charlie Olken said...
There is a tag line to the Heimoff/Alfonso story.
The day after the payoff happened, I thanked Alfonso for the money he advanced me to make the payoff, and he told me that he got the money back from Heimoff. Not sure how he did that, and I hoping that Steve does not forget that the bribe was offered in good faith, sort of like the bribes that wineries give us wine writers under the table. $5 for a mention so long as you spell the name right.
$20 for every 90 point rating--which is why some writers never give scores under 90 points anymore. $100 for rating of 100, which is why those scores have become a lot more popular.
And $500 for scores above 100 points. So far, only the Hosemaster has taken the wineries up on that offer, and he is now doing it by the half dozen--as if they were oysters.
The word for this post is DIANESH. I know people who worship her.
- February 21, 2010 at 9:48 AM
- Ron Washam, HMW said...
I thought I saw a plate of Patinizi on your blog. Looked delicious.
Puff Daddy,
If I'd know there was so much money changing hands at the Wine Writers Symposium I would have attended. Of course, I'd have to go disguised as a Wine Writer since I'm not actually a Wine Writer. I'm sure a tip jar around my neck would do the trick.
I am going to attend the Wine Typers Symposium next month, which will be crawling with bloggers.
- February 21, 2010 at 6:14 PM
- 1WineDude said...
I was there, and it happened **EXACTLY** like that!!!
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vicky: vkn must be cleaning a little off her plate hello 3rdthawkins
Selma: Hi 3rd..
Seventies Soulchild: My boss just went home for the day... Party TIME ! lol
AYWalton: Greetings, VKN!!
Seventies Soulchild: hi 3rd
vicky: hahahaha seventies
Seventies Soulchild: lol
3rdthawkins: hello vicky AYwalton Ingrid_Doweary, Selma, Seventies Soulchild, and vkn
AYWalton: hello 3rd.
Ingrid_Doweary: SoulChile! lol
Seventies Soulchild: I found two marriage records for Elijah Washington that I'm looking at as possibly he and his spouse in Arkansas. One for Desha County and one for Lee County
vicky: lol 3rd william is a mess isn't he? I just read his comment
Ingrid_Doweary: Which surname are you researching in Arkansas, Seventies?
vicky: good for you seventies
3rdthawkins: oh, did he respond back? I have to go and read it
Seventies Soulchild: Washington, specifically Elijah/Elija/Elisha
3rdthawkins: haha LOL......He is vicky lol
vicky: Where is Lee County in relation to your area seventies
Selma: What year did the marriages occur 70's
Seventies Soulchild: one in 1916, showing Elijah being born in 1891 and one in 1919 showing Elijah being born in 1896
3rdthawkins: I always look at the more likely place Khathu, hello
Seventies Soulchild: Heeyyyy Khahtu!
vicky: really close seventies
Selma: Afternoon Khathu
vicky: hello khathu
Khathu: hello everyone
Seventies Soulchild: It is... from what I can gather through the family history he would've been born in about 1890 - 1892.
Ingrid_Doweary: Hey Khathu
Seventies Soulchild: So I'm looking at records with that time frame as birth years.
vicky: khathu when I took my grand to his summer program this morning I ran into a girl I went to school with.
3rdthawkins: did you find him in census?
Seventies Soulchild: No, no census records of him at all.
vicky: Her name was Gloria Luckey. You know I had to ask where was her folks from lol
Khathu: really...what did she say
3rdthawkins: ok
Seventies Soulchild: I was thinking since Desha Co. is so close to MS just on the other side of the river, I may look there too.
vicky: She said her dad was from Texas but was not sure what area
Seventies Soulchild: Look again that is
vicky: She is going to call me later
Khathu: cool...she is probably related to us
Seventies Soulchild: heeeyyy William!
William: Hello Family
vicky: I will let you know as soon as I know something
Selma: Mornin william
3rdthawkins: I'm about to write another post this time for my grgrgr grandparents' daughter Sallie Isley
Seventies Soulchild: How is life treating you, William?
Khathu: Hello William
3rdthawkins: hey Art, oops, I mean William hehe lol
Khathu: 3rd - you have a blog
3rdthawkins: no, on the message board Khathu
William: Everything is fine! June gloom in Cali today after +100
vicky: I forgot to ask if she had a computer so I could give the link to your blog
Khathu: oh....okay
Ingrid_Doweary: Hey William
Seventies Soulchild: What happened in Cali?
vicky: hello there william
William: It was hot! t as Vicky in Arid zona
Seventies Soulchild: Oh the temp... lol I'm so zoning right now... lol
vicky: yes william and the pacific waters are warmer than usual
3rdthawkins: I think I found her in 1920 census in MO, but I'm not so sure about the one in 1930 living in the same county but this time with a 15 year old son.......neeed to find a marriage record and death record for her
William: meant to say Not as hot as Vicky in Arizona
vicky: it will be another 110 degrees her today william
3rdthawkins: I'm about to go to AZ, so I kind of what to hear about the weather, but then again, I don't want to be too scared to go lol
vicky: her = here
3rdthawkins: what-want..............don't scare me too bad vicky and William
William: BBQ without charcoal in Arizona
Seventies Soulchild: 3rd, make sure you have a copy of your birth certificate! LOL
William: LOL
Seventies Soulchild: Christ I don't have any bail money. lol
3rdthawkins: lol
vicky: no reason to be scared, you may need a tan 3rd lol
3rdthawkins: it'll be ok, I'll stick with the black people lol stick close by, that is
Seventies Soulchild: Yeah you are kinda light. . .Jus' sayin'
William: I was just going to say that lol
3rdthawkins: lol
Seventies Soulchild: lol
William: get a good tan before going
3rdthawkins: you all too funny
William: and don't eat a taco
Seventies Soulchild: Go through the ENTIRE bottle of Hawaiian Tropic! lol
3rdthawkins: lol lol
William: this is just wrong..love my hispanic bros and sisters here in the valley
Seventies Soulchild: Ok enough... don't want vicky to be more embarassed! lol
vicky: they are not judging you by what you eat, its the shoes that you are wearing that they claim sets you apart
Seventies Soulchild: Hey I didn't pass the law. . . LOL
William: Those politicians in Arizona need to get checked
Seventies Soulchild: Yep by the people. then by the Feds
3rdthawkins: vicky, tell 'em, I'll be ok, right?
William: Now they want to "lighten" a mural that was painted on a school wall
vicky: you will 3rd
3rdthawkins: ok, thx lol
Khathu: Naw the Federal Gov't need to step up to the plate and overhaul the immigrantion process
William: Khathu -agree
AYWalton: brb
vicky: they will khathu
Seventies Soulchild: Yeah Arizona is so special. . .
Khathu: If they don't then states have to take matter into their own hands
William: or else we will have 50 different state laws to deal with
vicky: that man has everything thrown on his shoulders and one is just as important as the other
Seventies Soulchild: That's just what they want William
Khathu: illegal immigration is a major problem that need to be address
Seventies Soulchild: Well its these big businesses who are driving this demand.
Khathu: unfortunately vicky that comes with the job
William: A BC in AR, driver license and cereal box tops in Cali etc
Khathu: i am sure anyone applying for the office of the president understand the duties
vicky: Ariz is going about it the wrong way. The framers of that law are the same ones that threw out the king holiday if that tells you anything
Seventies Soulchild: but lets be really real, they just don't want any more colored people or too many colored people in the U.S.
vicky: Russ Pierce is a known bigot!
Seventies Soulchild: Yes Russ Pierce is a white nationalist.
Khathu: even the devil can be right sometimes
Seventies Soulchild: You know do I have to get NOI on you Khathu? lol
Khathu: Heck the NOI does even believe the devil piece
Seventies Soulchild: Yea I know they do. but you know what's said about a half truth. ..
William: If you tell the truth you have to remember what you said- Mark Twain
Seventies Soulchild: The truth of the matter is these special interest groups have been peddling this 'population explosion' ala Charleston Heston since the 1970's in the main stream media via commercials and such. And do I have to break down what and who is meant by 'population explosion'? But back to genealogy... lol
vicky: lol @ seventies
Ingrid_Doweary: Oh that's the same as calling people of color breeders.
William: ok..where's is my great great uncle
Seventies Soulchild: Where did you leave him last William? lol
vicky: He may be in later william lol
William: Missisissppi
Selma: With Mariah
vicky: lol lol
Seventies Soulchild: ok north, south, central?
3rdthawkins: though he lived in TN and married in AR he may have moved to LA lol
William: lol
Seventies Soulchild: And what's his name wo we can call out for him? lol
William: I think he went on and passed as white
Seventies Soulchild: oh lawd!
3rdthawkins: hahahaaaaaa lol
William: can't find him after 1880 in Pontotoc
3rdthawkins: I hate it when these people disappear
William: My grandfather used to mention his Italian looking relatives....
Seventies Soulchild: Ah Italian. . .
William: In Grenada and Pontotoc Mississippi
3rdthawkins: hello free
Seventies Soulchild: Hi freeaainnc
freaainnc: hi!
William: hello free
Selma: Afternoon free
vicky: hi there free! hows the job?
Seventies Soulchild: well if he passsed, where do you suspect he may have gone? William
freaainnc: today I got to answer an actual reference question well, sorta, it was a fake question from my boss, but I answered it just like I would if it were real
Ingrid_Doweary: Hey Free
Selma: Good for you free... LOL
3rdthawkins: cool free, how did it go?
Seventies Soulchild: a 'fake' question?
freaainnc: boss said I did very well
Seventies Soulchild: good
William: I found his brother in Texas and one of the sisters went on to teach at Rust College in 1920-30
Ingrid_Doweary: Good for you Free
vicky: what was the question free?
freaainnc: LOL SS! yep! she found a Bradford and made up a question about him
Seventies Soulchild: Texas seems to be a popular destination for Mississippians and southern migration.
William: yes it was
Seventies Soulchild: or well Western migration. Then next comes California
freaainnc: I can't remember exactly how it went, but the jist is: family lore says my ancestor Thomas Bradford received a land grant for 640 acres in 1779. I would like a copy of the grant. Did he receive the grant for military service?
Ingrid_Doweary: WB Khathu
vicky: william what was the name in Rust?
William: hold on vicky
3rdthawkins: brb
freaainnc: so the answer, in short, was "yes he did" "need to contact the state archives for original records" and "no"
vicky: wb khathu!
freaainnc: hi Khathu! hmmm, I just remembered something I have to do before lunch is over. See y'all tomorrow
Ingrid_Doweary: Stepping away, will return shortly.
Seventies Soulchild: what just happened?
vicky: lol people running around
Seventies Soulchild: yeah lol
vicky: did you find the name William
Seventies Soulchild: I have got to get a drink! brb
William: Vicky -Pauline Mc Intosh teacher and husband Robert was a dentist listed as Bobby in the 1930 census
vicky: McIntosh sounds familar
William: maiden name was GILMER from my mothers line He was a dentist @ Rust
vicky: ok thx william
William: The GILMERS she was at least the second teacher in the family. Mother was listed as a teacher in 1870 in Pontotoc oops.. Grandmother was a teacher
vicky: where is Pontotoc
William: Miss
vicky: is that Ms
William: One of the areas where the first white settelers came in to MS (Natchez)
vicky: wb 3rd
3rdthawkins: thy vicky
Seventies Soulchild: Ooh who said Natchez?
3rdthawkins: William, you're looking for a grgr granduncle, I'm looking for a grgr grandaunt (two of them)
Seventies Soulchild: :?
William: 3rdthawkins -hello cousin lol
3rdthawkins: I'm trying to complete the research on my grgrgr grandparents' children.......... lol William the Isley's
William: they made great music
3rdthawkins: with six kids, yeah lol
Seventies Soulchild: Hey, did you say GALMORE's William?
William: had Jimi H in the band too 70's gilmer, gilmore Hmmm didn't search for a GALMORE
Seventies Soulchild: ah huh sounds alot like GALMORE... lots of them up in the MS/TN area. . . mine are from Adams Co. If you search the soundex, that will come up.
William: oops, I'm slippin
Seventies Soulchild: I was looking at the Natchez census for the late 1700's and saw a Gallimore listed on the Spanish landowners records.
William: Seventies Soulchild - you have some of those in your tree?
Seventies Soulchild: Yep... that's my great-grandmother's maiden name
William: helo to you too then cousin lol
Seventies Soulchild: One of my maternal great grandmothers... lol
William: I'll check that more closely m in 1870 as Gilmer I do have them in 1870 as GILMER
Seventies Soulchild: What counties William?
3rdthawkins: hello uncle Arthur
vicky: hello alt
alt: Hi all, Khathu, 70's, vicky & william
William: Father WILLIAM (yep that's where I got it from) and son Alfred Gilmer were carpenters in 1870 (Pontotoc county)
Khathu: hello alt
William: alt - Hello chaqmp
alt: How's the 'nephew'& lil bro?
William: Hello Champ! Lill bro had his track team on FIRE for the League championships
3rdthawkins: lol pretty good alt
Seventies Soulchild: Hey alt!
alt: wonderful William ....
William: 20om, 4x100 and HJ records BROKEN 200m
alt: WOW!!!! go on now
William: The call my team the UN
alt: us Negroes ???? LOL
William: got white ,Black, hispanic and asians rollin
Seventies Soulchild: LOL
alt: dunno,,, Seventies Soulchild
Seventies Soulchild: all the ladies have obviously left the room... lol J/K
William: 70's..it's only temporary.. not back to our program
Seventies Soulchild: oh okay.
alt: 3rd thanks for the heads upon Family Search updates
William: yes!
3rdthawkins: no prob alt just trying to help out
Seventies Soulchild: I have got to go and push through the fatigue I'm feeling work is calling
William: try push-ups
alt: I had missed the uploads dor Ohio marriages from 1800-1958
William: lol
Seventies Soulchild: I walked about 4 miles today William AND worked out. I'm pooped I'm not as young as I used to be. . . lol Power walked.
alt: are you writing to try and get copies of the originals for the records you've been finding?
Seventies Soulchild: ok see y'all later this week. smooches xoxoxo
alt: I posted examples of 3 of mine 1816-1842 & 1876
William: I saw those today
3rdthawkins: yeah, saw those alt
William: I will have to order several from Arkansas
alt: online resources & clues are becoming 'plentiful' which is great!!!
William: yes indeed I printed copies from the pilot site until I can get the originals
3rdthawkins: I just ordered a death certificate for Hannah Isley died 1931, wondering if it is my grgrgr grandmother and hope it will give me info I am looking for........I put Ozan for her city of death, I hope it's right.......and I had to put that I am her son
William: Won't be the first "fib" 3rd
3rdthawkins: William, probably not the last
William: l have had to work it to get what we need I won't tell
alt: will you need more records from the same source?
3rdthawkins: I wouldn't even call it a fib, I'm still a son, just with some adjectives
vicky: back
3rdthawkins: don't know alt, probably
William: that will do
vicky: did I say hi earlier alt!
alt: hope they don't cross-reference request & reply's w/relationships LOL Hi vicky, you were away when I came in
vicky: well, hi lol
3rdthawkins: lol alt
alt: hi vicky
3rdthawkins: same here
vicky: people knocking on the door early before the sun hits them hard lol
William: How much did it cost 3rd?
3rdthawkins: abt. $15 William and some change
William: ok
3rdthawkins: I hope they don't look at the Certficate and see she was born well into the 1800s, and if I'm a son, I would be way over 100 lol
vicky: its too bad they chg so much when you have all the info and they dont have to dig
William: They will just take the money sned you the cert and keep moving
vicky: will it come certified 3rd
3rdthawkins: I think so to William, that's why I'm not too worried don't know vicky
William: 3rdthawkins - 100 and computer savy
3rdthawkins: lol
William: You should get an award
3rdthawkins: lol
vicky: wb ingrid!
3rdthawkins: wb Ingrid
Ingrid_Doweary: Thanks Vicky and 3rd
alt: most of mine are 'for genealogical purposes' vicky... certified copies can be expensive. Hello Ingrid_Doweary
vicky: I know alt, my thoughts also
3rdthawkins: I did select genealogy/family history
Ingrid_Doweary: Hey Alt, how are you?
William: plus they might check certified closer than for genealogical purposes
vicky: I have the original of my maternal grandparent and that is all I really need.
alt: Ohio counties now only privde certified Birth & death certificates and the cost 25.00+
vicky: sheesh alt!
3rdthawkins: man!
vicky: all they do is seal it william no need to look closer
William: alt - and with the size of your tree..Warren Buffett couldn't pay for them all
vicky: just saying its a true and correcyt copy
alt: right vicky.. the 'seal'vs a stamp LOL
vicky: yep!
William: My first one came certified with a stamp Small town court house
vicky: bet the stamp just said true and certified william
Ingrid_Doweary: Stamp, William as in with a county or official seal?
vicky: then the seal
William: nope..it said 25 cents lol
vicky: lol
alt: yep William, everyplace has their own way of doing things
William: cost me $10
vicky: I worked at the Clerk of the Court in maricopa Cty for about 10 yrs and we had a seal, time clock and a stamp. I got good at using them all together all we checked was to see if everything was signed lol
William: So it was a sealimelamp?
3rdthawkins: signed, sealed, delivered, IT'S YOUR'S!!! LOL
vicky: I was working there when they had the trial of Winnie Ruth Judd the truck Murderess and also when they had the James Kidd estate to prove there was a Soul both interesting cases
William: interesting
vicky: or so they claimed ole Willie was guilty. I myself dont think so willie = winnie
alt: gotta run y'all laters
vicky: bye alt guess I will head out also
Ingrid_Doweary: I was called away by library patron so I missed out.
3rdthawkins: sorry bout that Ingrid I was away myself
Ingrid_Doweary: Well chat with you good folks. next time.
3rdthawkins: ok Ingrid


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NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" led the box office with a haul of $84.8 million, a record-setting opening better than the three previous "Lord of the Rings" films.
The Warner Bros. Middle Earth epic was the biggest December opening ever, surpassing Will Smith's "I Am Legend," which opened with $77.2 million in 2007, according to studio estimates Sunday. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" also passed the December opening of "Avatar," which opened with $77 million. Internationally, "The Hobbit" also added $138.2 million, for an impressive global debut of $223 million.
Despite weak reviews, the 3-D adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's first novel in the fantasy series was an even bigger draw than the last "Lord of the Rings" movie, "The Return of the King." That film opened with $72.6 million. "The Hobbit" is the first of another planned trilogy, with two more films to be squeezed out of Tolkien's book.
While Jackson's "Rings" movies drew many accolades — "The Return of the King" won best picture from the Academy Awards — the path for "The Hobbit" has been rockier. It received no Golden Globes nominations on Thursday, though all three "Rings" films were nominated by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for best picture.
Particularly criticized has been the film's 48-frames-per-second (double the usual rate), a hyper-detailed look that some have found jarring. Most moviegoers didn't see "The Hobbit" in that version, though, as the new technology was rolled out in only 461 of the 4,045 theaters playing the film.
Regardless of any misgivings over "The Hobbit," the film was a hit with audiences. They graded the film with an "A'' CinemaScore.
"What's really important, what makes this special is the CinemaScore," said Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros. "All these things point to a great word of mouth. We haven't even made it to the Christmas holidays yet. Kids are still in school this week."
The strong opening culminated a long journey for "The Hobbit," which was initially delayed when a lawsuit dragged on between Jackson and "Rings" producer New Line Cinema over merchandizing revenue. At one point, Guillermo del Toro was to direct the film with Jackson producing.
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- Si Chuan Preserved vegetables and green vegetables (bayam)
-Fried kampung fish and must have "salty egg"
Actually I am not fond of porridge but looking at your 多元化的佐料,don't eat your porridge seem like 对不起自己woh !
Nice a simple! Porridge is a nice change sometime but I tend to get hungry quick if I eat porridge. The fried kampung fish with porridge - good stuffs!
Wah!!! not simple at all~ this is a great meal to me!!! I love that ikan kembung... good with "zuk" (congee) and also the salted eggs~
I will love to have this for my lunch today! Si Chuan veg and salted eggs are my all time favourite! I grew up having this type of porridge and simple dishes for lunch every single day!
Bakeling, when hot weather, it is best to eat porridge.
Colin, then you must eat big bowl of porridge lor, you wouldn't get hungry so fast.
米亚, yes, we too love to eat ikan kampung, usually we eat with chili padi, lime and soy sauce, very yummy yummy.
Happy homebaker, yes, we use to eat porridge during lunch time, but now all kids late from school, so I dont really prepare lunch for them. And now porridge will be served during dinner time, hahaha.
好清爽又丰富的一餐...真的并不简单..又想要高唱林子祥的那首成名曲咯!...只不过换下歌词...."清粥小菜也好好味"... :)
Nancy, hahaha, you are funny..
Pealing, kampung fish is one of my favorite fish..because I'm a kampung girl..
我喜欢Si Chuan菜...嘻嘻!
Aiyo I miss sweet potato porridge. My Ah Ma used to cook this porridge but now no more.


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|Statement by Counselor Zhang Dan, Alternative Representative of the Chinese Delegation to the 47th Session of the Commission on Social Development under Item 3 (c) "Emerging Issues"
Mme Chairperson,
The Chinese Delegation associates itself with the statement made by the distinguished delegate of Sudan on behalf of G77 and China.
The economy of China, as a part of the global economy, has also been affected by the international financial crisis and is now facing the most daunting challenge in recent years. Manifestations of this challenge include rising unemployment rate in towns and cities, difficulties some enterprises encounter in production and business operation and mounting pressure for a slowdown in economic growth. The Chinese Government has taken active measures in responding to the global financial crisis.
Firstly, we promptly formulated ten initiatives to expand internal demand. The investment will mainly go to government-subsidized housing projects, projects concerning the well-being of rural residents, environmental protection projects and rehabilitation and reconstruction in the region struck by the devastating earthquake in Sichuan last year.
Secondly, we have put in place more proactive employment policies. In accordance with the Employment Promotion Law, the government implements policies to support job generating industries to hire more people, help small and medium enterprises overcome their difficulties in business operation, and encourage enterprises to reduce layoff and keep the number of their employees stable. Free vocational training is provided to the unemployed so that they can find jobs as soon as possible. With regard to vulnerable groups, the government has adopted special policies to create jobs in the field of public welfare in order to meet their employment needs.
Thirdly, we have drastically raised the level of social security. The government has accelerated the pace to improve our social security system and raised the levels of basic pension for retirees, unemployment insurance and industrial injury insurance, the minimum life guarantee for urban and rural residents and life subsidies for various vulnerable groups. We will ensure that this year, the scale of increase of financial input in social security and employment will far exceed that of our financial revenues.
Fourthly, we will reform our health care system. Within the time span of three years, the government will invest 850 billion RMB yuan to set up a basic health care system covering the whole country, so as to realize on a preliminary basis the goal of basic medical and health care service for all.
Mme Chairperson,
In the Chinese language, the word "crisis" carries two layers of meaning, one is danger and the other is opportunity. The Chinese government will seize the opportunity to push in an all round way for structural adjustment and upgrading of our industries, promote scientific and technological innovation, and develop advanced productive force. In the meantime, we will continuously increase input in the social area to drive forward social development and progress. We believe that if we in China manage to keep a relatively fast economic growth rate over a long period of time and maintain social stability and harmony, it'll be our greatest contribution to the economic and social development of the world.
Thank you, Mme Chairperson.


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The Herbology Store is a room used to store Herbology equipment. Its walls are covered in shelves filled with boxes, shears, pots, jars, among other items. This storeroom connects the Training Grounds to the Herbology Greenhouses.[1]
In the 1996–1997 school year, Julie Parkes asked Harry Potter to use a Summoning Charm to bring a mandrake pot down from a shelf she couldn't reach.[2] That same school year, Agnes Monkleigh and Shawn Morris blocked the exits from the storeroom, forcing Harry Potter to them in duels in order to get past.[2]
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Entrance only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (First appearance)
Notes and references
|Herbert Beery · Miranda Goshawk · Beaumont Marjoribanks · Nepali wizard · Phyllida Spore · Tilden Toots · Hadrian Whittle · Sir Winogrand · Selina Sapworthy
|Herbology at Hogwarts
|Herbology Award · Herbology Lesson Cup · Herbology Race Cup · Herbology Store
|One · Two · Three · Four · Five · Six · Seven · Professor's Office
|Herbert Beery · Pomona Sprout · Neville Longbottom
|Flesh-Eating Trees of the World · Goshawk's Guide to Herbology · Magical Water Plants of the Mediterranean · One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi · Winogrand's Wonderous Water Plants
|Plants studied at Hogwarts
|Bouncing Bulb · Bubotuber · Devil's Snare · Fire Seed Bush · Flitterbloom · Mandrake · Mimbulus Mimbletonia · Nettle · Puffapod · Screechsnap · Self-fertilising shrub · Shrivelfig · Snargaluff · Spiky Bush · Spiky Prickly Plant · Umbrella Flower · Valerian · Venomous Tentacula · Walking plant · Wormwood · Whomping Willow · Wiggentree · Wild rice


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Seven-year-old OFSAA record smashed
Posted: 3/7/2018
The SAC Saints performed exceedingly well in the two days of OFSAA competition in Windsor, Ont. They competed with 2400 swimmers representing a total of 356 teams.
There were many highlights over the two days of competition, but one that stood out was the smashing of a seven-year-old OFSAA record. Tyler Chan will be recognized in the local Windsor newspaper for beating SAC Old Boy Keaton Ward's (class of 2013) 50m breaststroke OFSAA record from 2011, with a time of 31.94.
It's one thing to break a longstanding OFSAA record, but there is something extra special for Tyler knowing that it was an Old Boy who had previously set it. "When they made the official announcement it felt surreal as I had beaten an Old Boy's record. I know Keaton's brother and it was an interesting feeling," Tyler said.
Tyler admitted that he was aware of the record time before the race and knew how he had to perform. But once he got behind the blocks, he was able to zone in on the task at hand "I set my focus towards myself and less on the other swimmers. During the race, I look at my own lane," he said.
The time of 31.94 in the 50m breaststroke was a personal best for Tyler, but when asked about the most memorable moment from the two days, he answered, "I will remember the fun times in the hotel and bus rides. I remember clearly seeing my teammates on the bleachers waving and cheering me on which gave me a boost of energy."
There's something to be said about the sportsmanship and support that this team has for one another and that is evident in their performance over the two days.
Here is a recap of the rest of the action from Windsor:
Day 1
- The junior boys employed a brilliant strategy having Richard Rong swim the butterfly leg of the 200 medley relay to give Alex Ventin a rest for the finals. The boys, Michael Hanrahan, Matthew Situ, and Matthew Deo, were rewarded with a sixth place finish.
Michael Hanrahan and Liam Trnik finished 15th and 16th respectively, in the junior 50m backstroke.
Day 2
- The junior Saints went into Day 2 with 137 points, putting them in second place, an exciting way to begin the final day.
After a rough start in the junior 200m freestyle relay, the boys (Liam Trnik, Leonard Chen, Alex Ventin, and Tyler Chan, alternates Tom Hu, and, Andrew O'Hare) recovered nicely and placed ninth overall.
Ten minutes after the relay, Tyler Chan got on the block for his 100m individual medley and took an additional 1.6 seconds off his best time, winning the silver medal.
Alex Ventin had an outstanding swim in the junior 100m freestyle, placing 14th overall.
With nail-biting results, your junior Saints swim team earned the Junior OFSAA championship banner, which will be proudly hung in the Walden pool. Congratulations, boys!
A special shout-out to the graduating seniors, Eric Situ, William Myerson, Chris Leung, Drew Hamilton, and, Ben Tomkinson for their dedication to the program, and to the co-captains, Julian Settino and Nick Badali, for leading the charge.
Story by: Sean Maillet
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Pesticides are pest-killing substances that help protect plants against molds, fungi, rodents, noxious weeds, and insects.
Pesticides help prevent crop loss and, potentially, human disease.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are currently more than 865 registered pesticides.
Human-made pesticides are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This agency determines how pesticides are applied during farming and how much pesticide residue can remain in foods sold in stores.
Exposure to pesticides can happen in the workplace, through foods that are eaten, and in the home or garden.
Alternative Names
Pesticides and food
Side Effects
For those not exposed to pesticides at work, the risks of exposure from eating non-organic foods or using pesticides around the home and garden is not clear. To date, research has not been able to prove or disprove claims that organic food is safer than food grown using pesticides.
To help protect yourself and your family from pesticides on non-organic fruits and vegetables, remove the outer leaves of leafy vegetables and then rinse the vegetables well with tap water. Peel hard-skinned produce, or rinse it with lots of warm water mixed with salt and lemon juice or vinegar. Organic growers do not use pesticides on their fruits and vegetables.
When using pesticides at home:
- Do NOT eat, drink, or smoke while using pesticides.
- Do NOT mix pesticides.
Do NOT set traps or place bait in areas where children or pets have access.
Do NOT stock up on pesticides — buy only as much as you need.
Read the manufacturer's instructions and only use as much of the product as directed, in the manner directed.
- Store pesticides in the original container with the lid firmly sealed, out of the reach of children.
- Wear any protective clothing, such as rubber gloves, specified by the manufacturer.
When using pesticides indoors:
- Do NOT apply pesticide sprays to items or areas touched by family members, such as furniture.
Leave the room while the pesticide takes effect — open the windows to clear the air when you return.
Remove or cover food, cooking utensils, and personal items from the area being treated, then clean kitchen surfaces well before preparing food.
When using baits, clear away all other food debris and scraps to ensure the pests are drawn to the bait.
When using pesticides outdoors:
Close all doors and windows before using the pesticide.
Cover fish ponds, barbecues, and vegetable gardens, and relocate pets and their bedding before using pesticides.
Do NOT use pesticides outdoors on rainy or windy days.
- Do NOT water your garden after using a pesticide — check the manufacturer's instructions for how long to wait.
Tell your neighbors if you use any outdoor pesticides.
To reduce the need for pesticides to eliminate rodents, flies, mosquitoes, fleas, or cockroaches in and around your home:
Do NOT place food scraps in the garden for birds, raccoons, or possums. Throw out any food left in indoor and outdoor pet bowls. Remove fallen fruit from any fruit trees.
Do NOT place piles of wood chips or mulch near the house.
Drain any puddles of water as soon as possible, change birdbath water at least weekly, and run swimming pool filter at least a few hours each day.
- Keep gutters free of leaves and other debris that can collect water.
Keep potential nesting places, such as wood and trash piles, off the ground.
Outdoor trash bins and compost containers should be sealed well.
- Remove any standing water sources in the house (base of shower, dishes left in sinks).
- Seal cracks and crevices where cockroaches may enter the house.
Wash pets and their bedding regularly and see your veterinarian for treatment options.
Parents who handle or are otherwise exposed to pesticides at work should be careful about cleaning any residue from their skin, and removing their clothes and shoes before entering the home or having contact with family members.
Do not buy illegal pesticides.


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text: So I have just started doing henna professionally and I really need to know which brand of henna cone is best. I can't make henna paste myself, I never did, and for the time being it's really convenient for me to use pre-made henna. The henna cones that I bought from local Indian stores are old, clumped up and awful. Does anybody know where I can buy good quality henna cones online?


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Why you should consider it: Upgrading your memory and hard drive can lead to significant performance increases.
Upgrading your Notebook PC
Entry-level notebooks tend to provide the bare minimum for a usable Windows XP experience. The memory is often sorely lacking, and the hard drives tend to be slow. Even some higher-end notebooks provide hard drives and memory (RAM) that would be considered skimpy in a budget desktop PC.
A standard notebook hard drive operates at 4200 RPM (rotations per minute) while modern desktop drives spin at 7200 RPM. This lower speed means slower access to information, which means more time drumming your fingers. Furthermore, notebooks are often sold with only 256MB to 512MB of memory, which is also often shared with the video card. This can cut useable memory by as much as 25% in some cases!
The good news is that you can almost always upgrade both of these things yourself. In this guide, I will show you how to of perform these upgrades without breaking the bank. In fact, buying the parts and performing the upgrades yourself often costs less than including them when ordering the system.
My notebook (an eMachines M6811) has 512MB of memory (two sticks of 256MB in two different places), and an 80GB hard drive that spins at 4200RPM. I have decided to purchase a 1GB memory chip and a 60GB hard drive that operates at 7200RPM. While the new hard disk is smaller, the performance gain will be well worth it, as you will see later. While you probably don't have the same model as I do, the general procedures in this guide will hold true for most notebooks.
Memory Upgrade
Notebook memory is different from the memory used in desktop PCs. They are similar, but have a different size and shape (referred to as its 'form factor'). Notebook RAM is called SO-DIMM: Small Outline Double Inline Memory Module. The SO-DIMMs used in modern notebooks are either DDR or DDR2 depending upon a number of other technologies used in the notebook. Your notebook manufacturer's website will list the compatible memory upgrades for your PC. I caution you, however: don't purchase the memory from your notebook manufacturer, or you will most likely overpay.
"I need more memory (or RAM)" is a phrase often spoken by individuals who are experiencing performance issues with their PCs. If you purchased a notebook with only 256MB of memory, truer words were never spoken! Windows XP needs at least 512MB to truly thrive. If your PC has only 256, the operating system will swap information to the hard drive when it fills up the memory. On a notebook, you take a double performance hit when this occurs, because the hard drive that your OS is swapping information to is only a 4200 RPM drive. Adding memory in this case will certainly provide a noticeable performance gain.
The procedure for installing memory is simple; just remember to be careful when you're working with it. The memory is typically located on the underside of the machine, under a panel that is attached with a screw (sometimes more than one). Removing the screw(s) and flipping back (or removing) the panel reveals the memory. If you're not sure which panel has the memory under it, check the documentation that came with your system or the manufacturer's website.
This panel covers the user-serviceable memory chips.
You will notice that there are two metal retaining clips holding the memory chip in place. In order to remove the memory, carefully pull on the two retaining clips at the same time, sideways and away from the memory. The memory will pop up toward you. It can then be slid from its slot.
The retaining clips appear at each side of the SO-DIMM.
Installing the new memory is essentially the reverse of what we just did. First, gently place the new memory chip in the slot. Make sure the memory seats securely in the base of the slot. It will rest against the retaining clips at about a 30-degree angle.
The memory chip seated in the slot.
Next, gently push down against the upper edge of the memory chip. The retaining clips are shaped in such a way that they will automatically slide sideways to accommodate the memory, and then they will clip into place after the memory has seated. Now, screw the cover back over the memory slot, and your memory upgrade is complete!
Hard Drive Upgrade
(Note: You will probably want to backup your data to easily accessible media, like a CD or flash drive, before upgrading your hard drive. You will need to install your operating system – probably Windows – on the new drive afterward, so have that CD handy.)
A notebook hard drive upgrade is significantly easier to choose than a memory upgrade. Almost all notebook hard drives are 2.5″ form factor, and ATA-6 or SATA specification (the latter is becoming more popular). Again, check your manufacturer's webpage in order to insure the compatibility of your purchase. Another item you will want to check is the rotational speed of your hard drive. If your current drive is 5400 RPM, you will likely notice less of a difference in the upgrade to 7200 RPM drive than if your drive were a 4200 RPM. If your existing drive is already 7200 RPM, then a new drive will not likely improve performance noticeably.
Our goal, in a performance-oriented hard drive upgrade, is to purchase a 7200 RPM drive. In my case, I purchased a Hitachi Travelstar 60GB 7200RPM drive due to the factors of price, compatibility, and performance. While I am losing 20GB of storage space, I am gaining significant performance. Furthermore, I have purchased an external drive enclosure for the 80GB drive in order to retain the storage space.
A shiny new laptop hard drive.
The hard drive replacement procedure is relatively simple. The hard drive can usually be found along the edge at the bottom of your notebook's case. The hard drive is generally inside and screwed to a removable metal 'cage'. The cage is usually secured with a single screw that, once removed, will allow the hard drive cage to slide right out, with the drive inside.
The hard drive will slide out easily after removal of retaining screw.
The hard drive is generally bolted to the cage with two to four screws. Unscrew them, and the hard drive will be disconnected from the cage. In some cases, you will find a metal or plastic plate that is separate from both the drive and the cage. This is used to protect the underside of the drive. Remove it from the old drive and place it on the new drive in the same orientation. Some hard drives will have an adapter on the pins, like the drive pictured below. This was removed from a Toshiba notebook PC. If you see something similar on your drive, the adapter will need to be transferred to the new drive as well.
Some hard drives have an adapter on the pins.
The reinstallation procedure is the reverse of removal. Screw the new hard drive into the cage in the same manner that the old drive was attached. Then, slide the drive back into the notebook PC, and connect the enclosure to your PC with the outer screw. At this point, you can either reinstall your operating system from the system restore disks that came with your notebook, or copy over your previous installation using disk imaging software.
Hard Drive Enclosure
As I mentioned earlier, I purchased an external enclosure for my old 80GB hard drive. Enclosures for 2.5″ drives can be found at very low prices, but be careful with your drive; many enclosures do not provide much shock protection. A dropped drive can often lead to a dead drive.
The installation procedure for the enclosure is simple. Simply plug the end of the enclosure with the electronics into the drive, slide the drive into the enclosure and securely screw the enclosure together.
Hard drive enclosure during assembly.
The enclosure that I purchased cost under $20. Without it, I would have been left with a useless extra notebook hard drive after my notebook upgrade. Now that I have the enclosure, I have a spare ultra-portable hard drive that I can use for a cost-effective external backup drive, or as a way of storing extra data while on the go.
Benchmarking and Results
All benchmarks were performed with Windows XP Home (fully updated) and the latest chipset and graphics drivers installed.
- CPU: AMD64 3400+, 2.2GHz 1MB L2 cache
- Video: Mobility Radeon 9600 64MB
- Memory: 512MB PC2700 DDR
- HDD: 80GB Hitachi Travelstar 4200RPM
- CPU: AMD64 3400+, 2.2GHz 1MB L2 cache
- Video: Mobility Radeon 9600 64MB
- Memory: 1.25GB PC2700 DDR
- HDD: 60GB Hitachi Travelstar 7200RPM
I ran the popular test suites of 3dMark 2006 as well as PCMark 2005 in order to gauge the relative performance change of the notebook in response to the upgrade.
3dMark Measurements:
3dMark2006 Score
Shader Model 2.0
CPU Score
PCMark Measurements:
Hard drive – General Usage
3.10 MB/s
4.76 MB/s
Hard drive – XP Startup
4.74 MB/s
7.19 MB/s
Memory Latency
10.51 Maccesses/s
10.52 Maccesses/s
The improvement in 3dMark score with the upgrade is a whopping 38%. While both scores are low, the relative level of improvement is huge, especially considering that the graphics card was not changed. Similarly, key benchmarks from the PCMark2005 test suite show a marked improvement.
Of particular interest in the PCMark2005 scoring is the set of scores assigned for hard drive performance. Both HDD scores improved by over fifty percent! This improvement seems to be a key player in the overall increases in 3dMark scores. In fact, it seems quite obvious that the faster access times of the hard drive and the increased quantity of RAM played the only role in the score increases, because the CPU score and Memory Latency did not change by an appreciable amount.
Benchmarks reduce the results into a set of objective numerical data. The improvement in the benchmark numbers is great, but the true mark of a successful upgrade is felt by the user, not in the numbers.
In the end, personal experience is the leading indicator of whether or not an upgrade is a worthwhile one, and my experience has been nothing but positive. Considering the price of this upgrade was half of what a new value-priced notebook PC costs, I was a bit gun shy at the outset. Now that I have been running with the upgrade for some time, however, I definitely feel that it was money well spent.
The feel of the notebook is now completely different: it boots faster, responses are snappier, and it's even possible to play some newer games without frustration. My notebook has been performing so well after the upgrade, I am now using it as my primary machine, and it has truly earned the name of "Desktop Replacement".
While it is not exactly "cheap" to perform a memory and hard drive upgrade on a notebook PC, it will cost you significantly less to do it yourself than to purchase upgraded components from the manufacturer. If you intend to use your notebook as a desktop replacement or a gaming machine, it simply doesn't make sense not to perform the upgrade.
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TalentSpring123 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 79 diseños de 17 diseñadores freelance.
TalentSpring Development
We've started a Human Resources (HR) Consultancy that focuses of leadership development and talent management. In other words, we do fancy training and coaching that helps leaders become better leaders. Our approach is relatively fresh and dynamic and our goal is to energize and even inspire those we work with.
Our clients are senior Leaders and Executives in medium to large corporate companies. The challenge is to build a brand that is easily accepted by the most staid executive but quirky enough that it's attractive to a younger, trendier employee.
We're looking for a logo to represent our consulting business - TalentSpring Development. We'd like something sophisticated but somehow quirky.
A few things we'd like to see:
1. A feeling of movement or action in a focused direction – consider "spring" as a coil or springboard rather than as a body of water or the season. It's the idea of our client's management talent bursting forth from the development support we provide.
2. An image/symbol alongside the text. One ideally that works on it's own as a symbol without the company name.
3. TalentSpring should be one word but both the "T" and "S" should be capitalised. Would prefer to see "Development" in a smaller tagline-type font underneath.
4. The design should work in both colour and black and white. Please limit the design to two pantones. We're currently partial to Orange & Grey but open to suggestions.
Consider these logostore images for some inspiration:
What to avoid:
1. As there are other companies named TalentSpring please avoid circular, blue and/or green logos that look like these:
We plan to use the logo on stationary, business cards, in powerpoint, in various eLearning platforms and on our internet site.
Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo.
Thanks in advance for sharing your creative talent!
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Caribbean Seafood and Black Bean Salad
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium or large shrimp, cut in chunks
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups green pepper, chopped
Drops of Tabasco sauce
1 cup jarred tropical fruit in light syrup, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons frozen limeade concentration
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves, optional
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes until the shrimp are opaque in the center. Transfer to a bowl.
Add the beans, lime juice, green pepper, Tabasco, fruit, cilantro, limeade concentration, hot sauce and salt to the bowl. Stir.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired.
Flavors of Fiesta
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Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver.
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Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The hepatitis C virus is spread through contact with the blood of an infected person or IV drug use.
A woman with hepatitis can pass the virus on to her baby during birth. The hepatitis C virus is not spread through food or water.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of hepatitis C include:
- Injecting illicit drugs, especially with shared needles
- Receiving a blood transfusion before 1992—this risk is low in the United States
- Receiving blood clotting products before 1987
- Receiving an HCV-infected organ transplant
- Long-term kidney dialysis treatment
- Sharing toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers, or other personal hygiene items that have HCV-infected blood on them
- Being accidentally stuck by an HCV-infected needle—a concern for healthcare workers
- Frequent contact with HCV-infected people—a concern for healthcare workers
- Tattooing
- Body piercing
- Having sex with partners who have hepatitis C or other sexually transmitted diseases
Most people with hepatitis C do not have symptoms. Over time, untreated disease can cause serious liver damage.
Symptoms may include:
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Yellowing of the eyes and skin
- Darker colored urine
- Loose, light, or chalky colored stools
- Abdominal pain
- Aches and pains
- Itching
- Rash
- Joint pain
- Cigarette smokers may suddenly dislike the taste of cigarettes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Chronic hepatitis C may cause some of the above symptoms, as well as:
- Weakness
- Severe fatigue
- Loss of appetite
Serious complications of untreated hepatitis C include:
- Chronic infection that will lead to cirrhosis (scarring) and progressive liver failure
- Increased risk of liver cancer
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You will also discuss your risk factors.
Your bodily fluids and tissues may be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Liver biopsy—tissue is examined under a microscope
Your liver function may be evaluated. This can be done with liver function studies.
Images may be needed of your liver. This can be done with an ultrasound.
In some people, hepatitis C may resolve on its own.
The goals of treatment are to attain a cure and prevent further liver damage. Hepatitis C is usually treated with:
- Medications to boost the immune system
- Combinations of antiviral medications
You will be advised to stop drinking alcohol and smoking, which can further damage your liver, especially when undergoing treatment. If you have problems stopping alcohol, your doctor can refer you to counseling or a treatment program. There are several ways to successfully quit smoking .
In severe cases with cirrhosis and serious liver damage a liver transplant may be needed, although it does not typically cure hepatitis C.
To prevent becoming infected with hepatitis C:
- Do not inject illegal drugs. Shared needles have the highest risk. Seek help to stop using drugs .
- Do not have sex with partners who have sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- Practice safe sex (using latex condoms) or abstain from sex.
- Limit your number of sexual partners.
- Do not share personal items that might have blood on them, such as:
- Razors
- Toothbrushes
- Manicuring tools
- Pierced earrings
- Avoid handling items that may be contaminated by HCV-infected blood.
- Donate your own blood before elective surgery to be used if you need a blood transfusion.
- Go to regular check ups and get tested for hepatitis C and other STDs as advised.
To prevent spreading hepatitis C to others if you are infected:
- Tell your dentist and physician before receiving check-ups or treatment.
- Get both a hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination.
- Do not donate blood or organs for transplant.


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The Little Sandy Review
The Little Sandy Review was a fanzine devoted to folk music published by Paul Nelson (1936-2006 and Jon Pankake.
The Little Sandy Review was begun in 1959 as a pamphlet sized mimeographed publication, published in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. They were later joined by Barry Hansen, who was the Los Angeles editor. Thirty issues were released until the fanzine ceased publication in 1965.
The editors introduced their fanzine by saying; "Our creed is a very simple one. We are two people who love folk music very much and want to do all we can to help the good in it grow and the bad it in perish. After reading this issue, it should be very apparent to anyone who we think is good and who we think is bad and why" (Little Sandy Review, Issue One, 1959).
Contributions included writing by John Cohen, David Evans, Tony Glover and Alan Wilson, and photographs by Marina Bokelman and David Evans.
The fanzine was devoted to folk music legends such as The Clancy Brothers, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, duet Ewan McColl and Peggy Seeger, Malvina Reynolds, Almeda Riddle, Pete Seeger, and Robert Pete Williams; the Harry Smith issued collection "Anthology of American Folk Music"; and newcomers such as Bob Dylan and the trio Koerner, Ray and Glover, and The New Lost City Ramblers. It was known for its disdain for commercial music and interest in traditional folk genres and performers.
It has been written of The Little Sandy Review that it "...first has to invent, essentially from scratch, the foundations of modern rock journalism." (David Lightbourne in The New Vulgate #4 July 29, 2009). John Pankake would state in 1991 that such writing was possible because The Little Sandy Review was part of "a subjournalistic tradition (known as the) fanzine."
In 1998, John Pankake won a Grammy Award for his essay in the liner notes for the reissue of Harry Smith's "Anthology of Anerican Folk Music". Paul Nelson went on to write for most of the well-known rock magazines of the 1960's.


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eMaryland Marketplace Business Opportunity: Pre-Bid Conference: State Contracting Opportunity for the Construction of Structural Repair to Building B :: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 @ 11 am at the DNR Somers Cove Marina Services Building B (715 Broadway, Crisfield, MD 21817):
Contracting opportunities in Acoustical/Insulation, Building Cleaning, Concrete Products, Doors & Windows, General Contractor, Glass & Glazing, Masonry and Paiting & Paper Hanging. If you are interested in learning more about this contracting opportunity, you may review the solicitation at www.emarylandmarketplace.com. Search for Project number F-020-150-010. Read in Full >>
Governor Hogan Announced Today His Commitment to P-TECH Model Schools in Maryland: Corporate community involved, including IBM, Johns Hopkins:
"I thank Governor Hogan for his strong leadership in bringing this innovative transformation of high school to Maryland and high-need districts like Baltimore," said Stanley S. Litow, IBM vice president of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs and president of the IBM International Foundation. "We devised P-TECH to address the nation's skills crisis, and to do so for all students, not just those who are most likely to succeed, and it is already fulfilling its promise by increasing college completion rates and seeing its graduates obtain high-wage jobs. We're committed to helping grow P-TECH, and helping Maryland youth secure a meaningful future. Nothing is more critical to Maryland's economic success."Read in Full >>
The Glover Report: How To Curb Baltimore's Violence? Reconnect Black Men with Their Families:
America suffers from an over-incarceration problem and it has heavily impacted black men on a whole. Consequently, this has caused havoc on the status of the black family. This is particularly meaningful when one considers that for a long time, black children were reared in two-parent households. One Desoto Times-Tribune article even suggests that blacks were getting married at a slightly higher rate than whites through 1940. The article goes on to say that the issue is illegitimacy and that only blacks can fix this problem of high murders. I slightly disagree. I think the rest of the country has to be a part of the solution. The media, for instance, paints the face of illegal drugs in America as being heavily related to young black men. However, these men generally have no planes or boats or the cash to bankroll the drugs that permeate American streets. That takes Wall Street money, and most sane people know it. Read in Full >>
Frederick Douglass Family and Douglass Ireland Project Board to Join Dedication of Frederick Douglass Square at University of Maryland:
The Frederick Douglass Ireland Project
Founded in 2011 as the Frederick Douglass/Daniel O'Connell Project, the Frederick Douglass Ireland Project highlights the inspirational role that Ireland and the Irish people played in Frederick
Douglass's life. In 1845, as Ireland was descending into the despair of the great famine, Douglass arrived for a four-month lecture tour of the island. Douglass had escaped slavery in Maryland seven years earlier and had recently published his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself.
He was shocked and appalled by the living conditions of the Irish peasantry and likened them to conditions endured by slaves on American plantations. Douglass was greeted in cities and towns including Dublin, Belfast, and Cork by swells of enthusiastic crowds. Although Douglass continued his speaking tour in Scotland and England, it was his experience in Ireland that he described as "transformative."Read in Full >>
The Glover Report: Surprised No One Has Called for Impeachment of Rawlings-Blake:
Gilmor Homes is also a point of concern – along with the public housing facilities in Westport and McCulloh Homes – for another reason. Residents of Gilmor Homes, for those who missed it, have sparked a federal investigation as there are serious allegations of sexual harassment in this West Baltimore community. This is simply unconscionable, especially given Mayor Rawlings-Blake's adamant support of Housing Commissioner Paul Graziano. For the record, Sheila Dixon was the first 2016 Baltimore mayoral candidate to call for Graziano's removal. Further, she praised the whistle-blower (Lucky Crosby) who boldly risked everything to tell the truth. Interestingly, Crosby was immediately fired and then rehired with a gag order. Read in Full >>


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Fonte queries Marriner appointment
Southampton defender Jose Fonte believes Andre Marriner should have been dropped after last weekend's high-profile gaffe as the referee prepares to officiate Saints' Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle.
The official was caught up in a bizarre case of mistaken identity in Chelsea's 6-0 defeat of Arsenal, sending off Kieran Gibbs rather than Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for a deliberate handball.
Marriner apologised for the mistake at Stamford Bridge, which led the Football Association to transfer the sanction to Oxlade-Chamberlain and then overturn the decision as he had not technically prevented a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Despite that, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited decided to give Marriner a chance to get over the mistake in Saints' clash with Alan Pardew's side - a match centre-back Fonte does not think he should be refereeing.
"It is a question for debate, personally my opinion is yes (referees should be held accountable for mistakes)," the Portuguese said. "If we make mistakes as players, we are punished. We get dropped.
"I think obviously some might argue that it is good or not, but I personally think they should get dropped as well and don't referee for a couple of weeks to realise what went wrong.
"I don't know, I just think when the mistake is very, very bad you need to stop and think what can I do better."
Fonte's comments will likely cause ripples, yet he insists the fact Marriner is taking charge is no "big issue" to the players.
"He has a tough job to do," he said. "I am sure he will want to be perfect on Saturday and we players need to focus on our game, so there is not much that we can say about that."
Southampton have a lengthy injury list heading into the clash.
Jay Rodriguez (knee), Morgan Schneiderlin (hip muscles), Victor Wanyama (leg) and Steven Davis (groin) are all doubts for the encounter at St Mary's.
Nathaniel Clyne (groin), Kelvin Davis (hip) and Maya Yoshida (knee) are definitely absent, with the latter facing six weeks out.
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is out of the trip and facing several weeks on the sidelines.
The Holland international suffered a knee injury in Tuesday night's 3-0 home defeat by Everton and will sit out up to three games with Rob Elliot taking his place.
Full-back Davide Santon could return after recovering from tonsillitis, but full-back Mathieu Debuchy (groin), midfielder Sammy Ameobi (ankle) and striker Loic Remy (calf), remain on the sidelines, although leading scorer Remy is due to resume full training on Monday.
There will be plenty of familiar faces for ex-Southampton boss Pardew on his return to the south coast with Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert in particular having blossomed since he worked with them.
However, he is happy enough with his current lot as he plots a rousing end to an eventful campaign.
The Newcastle boss said: "Southampton, everybody is saying, have had a fantastic season. Well, we are still above them and we want to stay there.
"We have had that question mark ever since we got 36 points, were we just going to see the season out? That's just not the way I am, I wouldn't let that happen with this team."
Source: PA