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Arizona Senator John McCain died on Saturday at 81-years-old after a battle with brain cancer, leaving behind quite a legacy, from being a prisoner of war in Vietnam to serving as a Congressman and Senator, and he was a two-time contender for the presidency. He served with grace and dignity. But, according to Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kelli Ward, when McCain's family announced on Friday that the Arizona Republican would no longer receive treatment for his battle with brain cancer, it was all to take attention away from her campaign.
Just hours after Ward made that suggestion on Facebook, McCain died.
"I think they wanted to have a particular narrative that they hope is negative to me," Ward wrote in response to a remark made by one of her staffers who was skeptical of the announcement by McCain's family.
Ward's staffer asked if the announcement was "just a coincidence" or "if it was a plan to take media attention off her campaign?"
So, it wasn't the deep state who caught her comment. It was the former second-vice chairman of a Maricopa County Republican Party group, Aaron Borders, who screen captured her comment and slammed Ward in an interview.
"It's wildly inappropriate," Borders said."It's classless. It's not decent … it's very narcissistic. It's a narcissist comment to sit there and think that the McCain family made this decision to interfere with your bus tour."
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?@kelliwardaz staffer: I wonder if John McCain's trying to steal attention from Ward's bus tour by announcing his life is coming to an end.
Ward: Yup, it's all about me. #AZSEN pic.twitter.com/AXKAOhKYkU
— BrahmResnik (@brahmresnik) August 25, 2018
Ward deleted her remarks shortly afterward but the Internet is forever.
Ward then wrote another comment to blame the media, then deleted that one shortly afterward, too, according to the Arizona Republic.
"The media loves a narrative. I've said again and again to pray for Senator McCain & his family," Ward wrote. "These decisions are terrible to have to make. I feel compassion for him and his family as they go through this. It's not the McCains creating a narrative – it's the media making something out of nothing. The media, the left, and the Establishment have the agenda."
"They've been attacking me over fake stories for a year on this issue. I ran against Mr. McCain," she continued as if she couldn't stop herself. "I don't agree with his voting record and rhetoric. I pray for him as a man who is suffering."
Trump, a man who has repeatedly attacked McCain while he was dying, endorsed Ward previously in a tweet.
Great to see that Dr. Kelli Ward is running against Flake Jeff Flake, who is WEAK on borders, crime and a non-factor in Senate. He's toxic!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
Following McCain's death, Ward offered her condolences on Twitter, which didn't go down well on the social site.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of @SenJohnMcCain. His decades of service will not be forgotten by the men & women of Arizona. May God grant the McCain family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
— Dr. Kelli Ward (@kelliwardaz) August 26, 2018
O my god, you are one monstrous piece of shit.
— July4thRepubsforJesus (@eddiebee193_ed) August 26, 2018
Are you really this shallow?
— Chris Baumann (@Baum770) August 26, 2018
OH REALLY????https://t.co/IURCkiAR1M
— TiaⓋ. #ThugDemocrat (@tialyn636) August 26, 2018
You should be ashamed.
— Mrs Erica Richardson #resist #persist #insist (@N0WordsUnSpoken) August 26, 2018
John McCain, a giant of the Senate and Vietnam War veteran, was one of the very few Republicans today who put country before party. If you've ever been with someone who is close to dying, then you know when they're taken off their meds, the end is very close. Ward thinks that was done just to inconvenience her campaign.
Image: Jim Greenhill via Flickr, under Creative Commons license 2.0.


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The antique teapot market has become very hot over the last few years. With high tea becoming all the rage these days, it has been fueling the teapot market. Teapot collecting is very curious as modern teapots can be just as sought after as vintage and antique ones. Here are 5 tips on how to collect antique teapots. 1. Character of the teapot The character of the teapot is one of the most collectible aspects of a teapot. Here are some examples of teapot character. Humorous … [Read more...]
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Christmas is fast approaching and about this time I start getting a lot of emails asking what to get an antique lover for Christmas. In this article I have listed 11 present ideas that antique lovers would love to get for Christmas. … [Read more...]
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Collecting antiques is a passion shared by many people, from the casual collector to the serious dealer. Despite the modern "Ikea" age of convenience (or perhaps because of it), the enthusiasm with which people seek out these historic treasures remains undiminished. The items coveted and the reasons for seeking them out vary wildly. For many enthusiasts, it is difficult to say precisely what attracts them to an antique. It may be the historical significance, monetary value, or simple beauty… In … [Read more...]
The History of Queen Anne Furniture
Queen Anne style furniture is one of the most recognized and popular style of antique furniture. Have you ever wondered how it came about and got its royal name? In this article I will explain the history of the furniture style and its name. … [Read more...]
The Resurrection of Collectible Vinyl Records
I remember the first time I listened to a record. I remember reaching into the plastic sleeve with shaking hands to retrieve the round black disk, carefully pulling it out so I didn't scratch the surface. I remember placing it on the record player and putting the needle down. And I will always remember hearing the first crackly note floating through the air. I know I am not alone in these memories. Ask any vinyl lover and I'm sure they will be able to tell you everything about their first … [Read more...]
History of Disneyana Collectibles
Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald and Goofy. Who doesn't recognize those names? Disney collectibles, often called Disneyana, are prized possessions to the true collector. First, a little bit of Disney history for those of you who don't know how all of the magic started. In 1923, Walt's first animation studio went bankrupt. He moved to Los Angeles to join his brother, Roy, where they started the Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio which was eventually renamed Walt Disney Studios in 1926. In 1928, they … [Read more...]
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Currently, the five most popular patterns of Depression glass are Cameo, Mayfair, American Sweetheart, Princess and Royal Lace. I will briefly cover characteristics of each pattern. Depression Glass Patterns Cameo Pattern Cameo was produced by Hocking from 1930-1934. Most of the Cameo a collector will find will be green, though the pattern was made in yellow, pink and crystal with a platinum trim. Pink pieces are very rare due to limited production. Yellow was made only during the years of … [Read more...]
Auction Houses in Southern California that Specialize in Antiques
I had a reader ask for a list of auction houses in Southern California that deal in antiques. I have done some research and provided a list of auction houses that seem to fit the bill. I have given a brief summary of the services they offer. Southern California Auction Houses That Specialize in Antiques: Don Presley located in Santa Ana, Ca. www.donpresley.com Don Presley's services include live in house auctions, live online auctions and consignment sales. Their consignment business offers … [Read more...]
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Showcasing Your Antiques: Whether you are a lover of antique art glass or porcelain dolls and have collected a few up to thousands of items, you will want to showcase your treasure in the most appropriate way. You will not want your items stored up in an attic collecting dust, but many times this is what happens when you don't start off on the right foot as a collector. Are all of your items in storage? Are they packed away in boxes where no one can see them or appreciate them? Why not bring … [Read more...]
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247 Lures has always been a big fan of Needlefish plugs! This Needlefish was designed at 7.25″ and 1.75oz to be just the right size whether you're fishing from boat or from shore. Our Needlefish sinks more slowly than most others on the market. This allows the 247 Needle to swim perfectly in that shallow water boulder field where the big stripers love to feed.
Cast it out, let it sink to your desired depth, and retrieve slowly. Give it a twitch occasionally to flash the underbelly sideways at the fish.
*** Please take note: for a couple years now, 247 Lures has been working toward a transition in the 7″ Needlefish bodies. Due to a number of reasons, we're now using smaller 3-D eyes recessed into the side of the wooden body. The 9″ Needlefish bodies remain unchanged. (Pictures on the website will be changed as soon as we have new stock images of all color combos)
(Exact weight of individual plugs will vary slightly because of wood grain density, sealer absorption, layers of paint, thickness of clear coat, and even variation in the internal lead weights. Weights listed in product titles and description are best approximation, rounded up to the nearest quarter ounce.)


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Chief Executive Officer, Construction Industry Training Board
Marie Paterson is a CEO who values engagement with people to ensure they achieve their potential, implements strategic thinking to achieve her organisational goals and engenders collaboration between organisations to drive continuous improvement.
As a leader and manager with more than 25 years of experience across industries including oil and gas, consulting and training, clothing and textiles, group training and wine production, she is cognisant of the importance of stakeholder engagement and consultation.
Marie has gained extensive knowledge in the building and construction sector throughout her roles at the Civil Contractors Federation and currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Industry Training Board. A qualified Finance and Human Resource professional, Marie is experienced in strategic business management, financial decision making, international business operations and training. Marie was appointed as a member of the interim Training and Skills Commission in July 2018 and re-appointed in 2019.
Deputy Chair
Former Executive Officer, Energy Skills Board (SA)
Bob started with an apprenticeship in the "radio" trade and went on to complete a diploma in electronics. He worked primarily in the medical electronics and radio communications industries.
Over time, Bob moved from technical roles to management in those industries. He experienced a highly successful career which he attributes to the support and encouragement of mentors with whom he worked. Throughout his career, Bob has sought to similarly assist others as they developed their own futures.
Bob became involved with the VET system in the mid 1990's as a part time trainer and assessor. Following retirement from corporate management roles, in 2007, he took a position with an Industry Training Advisory Board (ITAB) in the Northern Territory. This opened contact and involvement with national Industry Skills Councils and the processes around the maintenance and development of Training Packages. He was a member of, or chaired, several national Training Advisory Committees and Industry Reference Groups.
Following his return to Adelaide Bob became Executive Officer of Energy Skills SA, the SA ITAB for the Electrotechnology and Energy industries. A lack of funding support saw this close in October 2018, but Bob continues to advocate for quality training to meet industry needs.
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Fostering wellness, resilience, and emotional balance in teens
Summer 2020
Dates and details not yet available. Feel free to contact us with interest or questions.
Summer 2019
When: August 19-23, 2019
Monday-Friday afternoons, 1:00-4:30pm
Where: County Farm Park in Ann Arbor, MI
(On Platt Rd off Washtenaw Ave)
Cost: $185/week
* Registration for this program is closed for the 2019 season. *
If you are interested in joining the wait list, or would like to find out about the fall/winter after-school version of this program, please fill out the contact form below:
This is a small, local, individualized program specifically designed to enhance physical and emotional wellness in teens. It takes place in a grassy clearing nestled among the trees in the beautiful County Farm Park.
Yoga, a mind-body practice that combines breath awareness with flowing movement between postures that strengthen, stretch, and heal the body, is widely practiced around the world to achieve optimum health and wellness. Yoga is a calming, grounding practice; it has a soothing effect on the nervous system, which enhances brain and immune system functioning. Yoga and mindfulness together form a powerful toolkit for adolescents, who face a range of unique challenges every day. These practices empower youth to find calm amidst the stress of modern life, respond to their emotions in a positive way, and feel strong and confident in their own skin.
At this camp, we focus on providing each participant with a range of powerful techniques that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being… and to keep everyone actively involved, we do this in a fun and engaging way! With yoga and mindfulness as its foundation, the age-appropriate curriculum also includes group activities, journaling, discussions, creativity, and games. Our goal is for campers to finish the week feeling rejuvenated, connected, confident, and empowered with tools for their own health and happiness.
Mindfulness can be defined as the practice of paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally and with openness and curiosity… or keeping your mind and your body in the same place at the same time! In today's fast-paced world, this is a challenge; research shows that our busy minds increasingly spend more time worrying about the past or the future than experiencing life as it passes. Unfortunately, this is linked to anxiety, depression, trouble focusing, burn-out, sleep problems, reduced immunity, and more. Mindfulness is our buffer against these unhealthy outcomes; it shows us how to slow down and truly experience each moment, while noticing and appreciating the beauty in our surroundings. In those who practice it regularly, it fosters resilience, patience, focus, compassion, better sleep, better relationships, and overall well-being. (Note: these results are not just based on subjective experience, but on years of scientific research in neuroscience, psychology, and medicine.)
There has been a strong movement in recent years to teach mindfulness to children and youth. Kids face increasing academic and social pressures to perform – from striving for perfect test scores to trying to look "cool" on social media 24/7. It's no wonder that researchers are finding increasing levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD among children. Current research findings on mindfulness with children show that with continued practice of mindfulness techniques, kids exhibit: increased sense of calm, decreased stress and anxiety, better emotional regulation, better focus and concentration, increased impulse control, increased self-awareness, increased compassion toward others, and even higher test scores. In other words, it is a tool with myriad benefits that children can use as they navigate through today's world.


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I am Jane Goodall's Tanzanian monkeys typing about bananas. My fingers are Santa's little helpers. My hope is a sporadic rainfall - yet a torrential downpour in all creative environments. I am Theseus, unspooling golden yarn. Sisyphus, sweating uphill. Bukowski, scribbling away in rooming houses. A river always flowing. I am the nightmare of stagnancy and a God of Imagination.
Monday, January 12, 2004
I Hate Bartending...but I like the money.
I'm so hungry...but can't find anything to eat.
I'm so tired...but can't go to sleep.
I like cheese...and cheese likes me.
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easy to use, handset looks stylish, installs apps well, good graphics, cameras ok, fast internet page loading time, loud ringtones.smooth and responsive touch screen. has built in blacklist feature to block numbers and stop texts from nuisance callers, nice and light weight. all round a good decent phone for price :-)
no flash on camera
screen goes less vibrant outdoors
personally ive had a problem with google play services not responding causing the phone to go a bit crazy informing me that the google play services has failed, but uninstalling and reinstalling the app has fixed this.
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text: Over the past year we have posted about gloves with some kind of light integrated but almost all of them have been in the design concept phase or creative DIY folks hacked their pair of gloves and upgraded them with lights on the fingertips. Other illuminated gloves types have been used as stage outfit, giving more shine to a performance. Now finally a company has brought illuminated gloves down to the real world in form of work gloves. Everyone who does occasionally repairs on cars, bikes or around the house knows that during dark times a third hand is required to hold a flash light. Either you have a third hand at your disposal and keep on instructing to hold the flash light please at the spot where you need to see or – you go and buy the 'Multi-Purpose Mechanics Gloves with LED Lights' from Go Gloves for $14.95. A pleasantly low price for a pair of good quality work gloves with an LED for each which can be attached a four different positions on the glove. That gives enough options to have the light beam at the right spot. One 2016 button cell battery for each glove will give light for around 14 hours. I give an illuminated thumbs-up to this LED work gloves, practical and reasonable prices.


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Each month we will have criteria that we are to follow. For January we were to use a "girl" image and something "sweet"-however we wanted to interpret that. Since I have 2 boys, DH, dad, 4 brothers, FIL, gr'pa, lots of uncles, etc., I don't have alot of 'girl' stamps. The ones I did have were all spring related and with it snowing outside and freezing weather, spring wasn't really on my mind.
I hope that this snow-"girl" qualifies. Ü Also, what can be sweeter than candy??!! So I made a one sheet bag to fill with these YUMMY dark chocolate, raspberry filled Ghirardelli candies.
By clicking on the 'one sheet bag' above you can see Beate's tutorial. The only thing I did different was to punch holes thru all the layers and then add 4 eyelets, two to the back and two to the front and thread the ribbon thru the eyelets. (got this idea from my friend Melissa Ü)
Paper: CTMH's Life Delights (love this pink and brown paper!), solid paper is from the same packet as the patterned
Accessories: adhesive: Tombow,ribbon-CTMH, brads-can't remember-they were from a large eyelet buy I was in a LONG time ago (remember one of my resolutions is to stop hoarding), and of course chocolates Ü
Ink: Basic Grey by SU!, colored pencils, Gamsol, blending stumps


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Colorado Avalanche (40-17-5) at Detroit Red Wings (28-21-12)
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|Thursday March 6, 2014, 8:00 PM (EST)
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The Line: Detroit Red Wings -121 / Colorado Avalanche +110 --- Over/Under: 5.5
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For the second and final time during the regular season, the Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings will hit the ice on Thursday night. The Red Wings won the first meeting 4-2 back in October.
The Avalanche have won four of their last five games and are doing so with an incredible offensive performance. They've scored at least four goals in their last five games, including 10 in their last two games alone. Defenseman Tyson Barrie has scored two goals and racked up five assists in his last five games. Defensively, goalie Semyon Varlamov has allowed two or less goals in four of his last six starts. The Avalanche are 19-9-0-2 this season on the road.
The Red Wings have won four of their last six games, but are coming off a heartbreaking 4-3 road loss to the New Jersey Devils in which they allowed three goals in the third period. It was just the second time in six games where the Red Wings allowed more than one goal. Besides that one fluke performance, goalie Jimmy Howard has allowed 11 goals in his last five previous starts. Offensively, the Red Wings have scored 16 goals in their last five games. They are 11-11-3-5 at home this season.
While the Avalanche may be the better overall team this year, but the Red Wings are just one of those clubs that have owned them over the years. Not only have they won the last four meetings, but Colorado is just 1-4 in its last five games in Detroit. It's also 17-37 in the last 54 meetings against Detroit.
The Red Wings have had their number for as long as I can remember.
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Friday, June 30, 2006
Hey, Wanna See My Cathedral?
Dan writes, "Scott is a senior vice president in a large corporation. The demands of his job often require him to work late, travel, and carry the weight of decisions that may affect thousands of lives. . . .
"Sometimes, when Scott attends church, all he hears is that the church wants more. It wants more of his money, more of his time, more of whatever he has. But the church does little to help Scott serve God in his daily struggles, and Scott is becoming bitter."
I was thinking about how to respond to Dan when I found this picture.
How do you build a cathedral?I decided that's where people like Scott are. Out in the workplace planting trees and sowing seeds that don't look much like a house for God.
You plant an oak grove
and in a hundred years
you have enough wood
to build your cathedral.
But for a hundred years
people are saying
that your grove
is not really a cathedral.
And that's ok.
As for the poem, I could do without the last line. It seems like false reassurance to me. I mean, if everyone around me doubts the value of my work, man, that is not okay. That stinks. I'll get me some new people to hand around who can see my cathedral.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Christ Has Guts or Why My Subtitle Doesn't Include "Christian"
I'm not talking about my atheist uncle from the last post. He's actually my wife's uncle.
I'm talking about the Goodyear uncles. My dad's brothers and sisters. You see, our Goodyear Reunion has entered the 21st century and gotten its own blog. I posted a comment there with a link back here. Then I worried how my blog might look to a preacher. My uncles are all strong Christians; two of them, Uncle Dan and Uncle John, are preachers. Specifically, I worried about my amateur theological posts like my series on Bultmann. Or my poems like Passion Play and Jesus in the Shower. Or my stories like Ruth and Boaz.
I provide those links because I feel strongly about bringing our faith back into the real world. Christianity isn't a set of rules. It isn't some kind of neo-platonic separation of spiritual and physical things. I write jarring stories and poems because I want to remind people that Jesus is radical.
Christ has guts. Christianity takes guts.
I was surprised yesterday to learn that the word "guts" is offensive to older generations.
But here's the thing. Christianity is offensive.
Why don't I list Christian in my subtitle? For the same reason I don't list my family name. I am a Goodyear all the time. It isn't one of my hats.
Similarly, Christianity isn't just another hat that I put on before I go to church or before I get on my knees to pray. (Actually, I hardly ever pray on my knees.)
I am a Christian all the time—or else I am a hypocrite.
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Saturday, June 24, 2006
Sunday Morning at Donut Palace
This one is for one of my uncles, an atheist. I love him to d e a t h, and he likes to have coffee and donuts early in the morning.
Amy described it this morning as pretty stark. Enough blabbing. Here's the poem:
Sunday Morning at Donut Palace
The old men believe in nothing
but humanity and an empire
of experience. They love the teens
selling donuts in summer, and coffee,
frying pastries earlier than English
ever was, finding cheap freedom
in time at the register
turning to cash. Honest to God,
they learn the truth of green linen
from patriarchs long d e a d, framed and stained
by sweaty hands from hundreds who
handed them out, passed them over,
sounded the old bell, Ka-Ching! Enjoy
your coffee, sir. Have a nice day.
What's not to love? Kids work hard
and make bread too sweet to be holy
sacraments or exodus memories.
God floods the world, and he doesn't
like sprinkles or chocolate or maple,
even plain glaze is too glazed to be plain.
On the floor you can eat bland manna,
back where the manager forgot to sweep,
miracle crumbs and dust by our feet.
The old men laugh and don't believe it,
not for one second. Life is good,
but life ends, and nothing waits
in the dirt but more earth.
UPDATE: I gave this to Uncle Bill when we visited he and his wife in Galveston this past July. He was nearly blind with cataracts, but he can see with limited tunnel vision. I printed it in font 24 or something, then read it aloud while he followed along.
He like it.
A few weeks later, his optimastrist finished some procedure that miraculously restored Uncle Bill's sight. He can now see (and read!) again. It was the best news I can remember hearing in a long long time.
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Friday, June 23, 2006
Redeeming Technology!
So I was thinking about redeeming technology, and my thoughts took the form of this logical syllogism:
- 1) Christ came to redeem the world.
2) The church is the body of Christ.
3) The church should work to redeem the world.
It's a scary conclusion because the church so often fails to redeem the world. Perhaps this is a better:
- 1) Christ came to redeem the world.
2) The church is the body of Christ.
3) When the church acts like the body of Christ, it also works to redeem the world.
I think I like that better. But it still begs the question.
What does it mean to redeem the world?
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Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Does God call garbage men?
God cares about our work. Period. God calls all of us to serve him in what we do every day.
My daily work is pretty humble. All I do is tweak other people's sentences. I often write about (and for) businessmen, so forgive me for glorifying their callings a little bit in my last post.
We do tend to put our leaders on pedestals, though, not our garbage men or our grocery store workers or our car mechanics or our retirement consultants or our butchers or our elevator operators.
When I wrote that last post I was thinking of some pastors who have come to think of their churches as a business. That means in some ways they think of themselves as the CEO.
It's a model that gets a lot of criticism, but we shouldn't be too quick to dismiss it. The business model challenges churches to a high standard of excellence, and that is a good thing! Of course, it can also lead to an unhealthy emphasis on the bottom line numbers of attendance and giving.
Shep's question is a good reminder. We shouldn't think more highly of others than we ought to think. We shouldn't think more highly of ourselves than we ought to think.
Before this degrades too far into abstract discussion of other people, there is a more important issue here.
- * God cares about how I edit today. He cares about my interview with Dr. John J. Medina this afternoon.
* God cares about my wife. He cares about how she serves him when she takes our kids to their swim lessons.
* God cares about my dad, a FedEx Pilot--how he serves his crew, how he treats the desk manager of any hotel he checks into, and simply how well he flies the plane.
* God cares about my friend Karl, who is preparing for a seminar in LA this Saturday. That seminar is a gift to God because it is a gift to the people who will be attending it.
* God cares about my brother-in-law who is a database administrator. When Greg changes the code to make the database run faster, God smiles!
* God cares about my brother who is opening a new doctor's office in Ruston, Louisiana. God cares about how he treats the nurses he interviews. God cares about how he treats the other doctors he meets. God cares about the conversations Nathan has with real estate agents.
* God cares about stay-at-home mothers, Jessi! (Although I would call them "work-at-home" mothers.) My sister is one. My wife is one. My mother is one. Just yesterday I was reading about the incredible plasticity of the human brain during the first six years of life. When we serve our children with good teaching and enriching experiences, we serve God Himself.
Are these examples too fancy? These are just some of the people I know going about their every day work. It is good to remember that God cares about what they do.
But your daily work is the issue here. Can you accept the place God has given you? Can you accept the task he has entrusted to you? Have you buried your talent? Are you grumbling about your work? Are you full of discontent and jealousy and envy and covetousness? Have you learned the secret of being content in all circumstances? (If you haven't, read Philippians 4!)
Do you believe that God cares about your daily work?
Just as important, do you care about your daily work?
My work should be a source of joy. We've all seen the people who love their work. I love teaching. I love editing. I love what I do each day. (And I have a somewhat melancholy personality, so this isn't just absurd optimism.)
God cares about what I do, but he also gives me freedom to choose how I will serve him. Several years ago, I realized that I needed a break from public education. I felt backed into a corner. I struggled some weeks to find the joy in my lessons. I grew bored, restless, angry, suspicious, impatient.
I prayed for a change, but I also sought out change. I trained to teach different subjects. I sent out resumes. I applied to other schools, other school districts, other professions. And one day God called me on the phone. He sounded like my friend Karen, and he asked if I was interested in working for the H. E. Butt Foundation.
And here I am.
God calls all of us on the phone sometimes. Be sure to answer. Be sure to listen. Be sure to consider his offer. He wants you to find joy in your work.
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Friday, June 16, 2006
Hearing the Call
A strategic planning meaning for your business or a bible study?
Who is more holy . . .
The CEO of a large business or the pastor of a large church?
Both can be holy, of course. Any job can be a holy offering to God. Any job can be a calling. Which doesn't mean every job is my calling--but it does mean that my calling isn't necessarily yours.
This isn't relativistic morality. It's the same logic Paul uses when he talks about the different parts of the body.
Sometimes I hear my church talk about when a young person "hears the call." It's a strange thing because "The Call" always refers to the moment someone decides to become a professional pastor, a salaried preacher, an uber-shepherd.
Whatever you want to call it.
A pastor's calling is special. But so is mine. So is yours.
They are called to be priests everyday, but so am I. So are you.
They are a public reflection of Christ everyday, but guess what?
So am I. So are you.
Putting our pastors on a pedastal isn't good for them. (Most of the pastors I know don't want to be on a pedastal anyway!) And it isn't good for us either. So let's quick worshipping church work, so we call all worship God through our daily work.
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Thursday, June 15, 2006
The End of the World is Coming
The more I think about Alan Jacobs' CT article, the more I see it just plain old-fashioned doom and gloom. Like those end of the world guys.
The world is going to hell in a blog basket. Kids these days. Blogging fools. Wasting time writing words to each other. Why can't they just watch some reruns of "I Love Lucy"?
Compare that to Mark Roberts' recent article in Worship Leader.
Come, Now is the Time for Blogging.
See, the headline is an allusion to the contemporary hymn "Come, Now is the Time for Worship." Blogging as worship! What a concept.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Heavenly Light from a Stack of English Papers
I had taught regular and honors English in Texas Public schools for several years. My regular English students were smart kids, but my honors English students were motivated. Most of the honors students really worked hard in my class.
Many of my regular English students worked hard too. But not in my class.
In retrospect, I can't really blame them.
Consider the time I made them write an essay listing the ten most important virtues in their life. As inspiration, we read a drab excerpt from Benjamin Franklin's biography. One student was so inspired, he listed Coca-Cola as the top virtue in his life.
Click here to read the rest of this essay about my higher calling as a teacher in Texas Public Schools.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Interesting article about blogging
This one's about blogging specifically, written by Alan Jacobs, the author of The Narnian. Jacobs argues that blogs can't have good conversation because they are too quick to move onto another topic.
Hogwash. A good blog is like any magazine. The host of a good blog, like the editor of a good magazine, brings focus to the comments and posts. While each individual post may not be explored long, all posts are on a similar topic.
On the other hand, bloggers have the freedom to limit their audience as much as they want. The fact that everyone can now see extreme views doesn't necessarily make them more prominent or prevalent. Before they were down at the feed store or hanging out in the coffee shop near the university. They still existed. People were still close-minded and quick to jump to conclusions.
Blogs won't change that.
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Friday, June 09, 2006
Prairie Home Poetry
I made a quick transcript to highlight some of the lines.
Yolanda Johnson (Meryl Streep): You gotta be grateful for everything that happens to you because that's what got you here. . . Disappointment doesn't get you anywhere. . . Everything is a step along the way, and it all leads to something else.
Rhonda Johnson (Lily Tomlin): Pardon me if I don't get down on my knees.
Lola Johnson (Lindsey Lohan):
"Soliloquy for a Blue Guitar"
Death is easy like jumping
into the big blue air and waving
hello to God. God is love
but He doesn't necessarily drop everything
to catch you does he? . . . [my line breaks]
Yolanda Johnson (Meryl Streep): Hey, what was the name of that song?
Rhonda Johnson (Lily Tomlin): I won't be loaning my car to you any time soon.
Now, in my mind Meryl Streep's "philosophy" is positive thinking, circular reasoning of the worst kind. She consoles Lindsey Lohan with this thought, "Everything is a step along the way, and it all leads to something else." Well, duh. The problem is sometimes our choices lead us to real pain. Sometimes we find ourselves in real pain through no fault of our own.
Streep's advice is simply not honest. She doesn't want to listen to Lohan. She doesn't care about Lohan's problems. She only offers advice in hopes that by solving Lohan's problems, Lohan will stop bothering her.
Lily Tomlin's response to Streep is puzzling, too. She hears the ridiculous philosophy and presumably links it to Christianity with her comment: "Pardon me if I don't get down on my knees." Now, I'm not about to suggest the movie is condemning all Christian doctrine as positive thinking, circular reasoning.
But I do wonder how many non-Christians view our religion like this? They think we are fatalists. They think our gratitude to God is a way of blaming Him, pinning the responsibility of the universe on him. We just wash our hands of any psychological problems or consequences.
Lohan is the only character here with any real integrity. Her poetry is honest. So honest that she doesn't even want to share it. But when she does, her question gets ignored by both women. Streep just changes the topic. Tomlin judges her as suicidal (although her judgment has some dry wit to it).
But Lohan won't let it go. "Did you like it?" she asks. Her imagined suicide, like her poem, is just an attempt to wave hello to the world.
I suppose this blog is my attempt to wave hello.
Hello, God.
Hello, family.
Hello, friends.
Hello, anonymous.
(Did you like it?)
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Higher Calling
People can't seem to remember that we are the high calling. They always want it to be the higher calling.
For some reason they want to find links like this: The Higher Calling or Higher Calling
But those links and titles miss the point. We really want to teach people--Christians especially--that their daily work is already a high calling. There is no mystical higher calling. There is no bait and switch about our work.
When I was a teacher, my job wasn't to secretly convert my students to Christianity or tell them about Jesus. It was to be a good teacher. Part of teaching them was developing a real relationship with my students, so I talked about my personal life a little bit. They knew about my kids and my faith, but I hope they never felt like I was trying to convert them.
If I had the secret "higher" agenda of converting my students, I would have actually been betraying my employer. Northside ISD hired me to teach English. Not to preach.
Yet, people don't understand that there is no other higher calling than what they do every day. There is no secret agenda. We don't go to work because it is a platform for evangelism or politics or anything else. We go to work to do our jobs. And that alone is a high calling.
Enough of this ranting. Go look at the new picture of me and my kids that I posted as my thumbnail. They are cute.
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The Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence soldiers have been urged to exhibit respect and discipline in their day to day work.
Ms. Nicole Bjerler, the representative of United Nations on Human Rights in Uganda said this while opening during 3-day training in human rights at Ministry of Defence Headquarters Mbuya.
She also urged UPDF to act under human rights laws in order to remain relevant both locally and internationally. "UPDF have greatly improved in preserving human rights," she applauded.
Col. Sserunjoji Ddamulira, Assistant Deputy CMI in charge of Counter Intelligence who represented the CMI Chief Brig Gen Abel Kandiho commended the human rights commission for the partnership in training soldiers.
He urged trainees to observe respect and diligence in order to build professionalism based on discipline amongst themselves.
"Its our responsibility to make sure that human rights are observed because we are a people's army," he cautioned.
Ms. Nowe Kakono MonaLisa, the head human rights desk at CMI, welcomed the trainees and urged them to observe respect and concentrate on their duties in order to benefit from the training.
She said the main objective of this training was to boost their understanding on what observing human rights is all about and also gain knowledge of how to perform military activities/duties.
During this training, several modules will be covered, mainly reflecting on human rights with main emphasis on practical aspects of human rights in law enforcement operations, distinguishing human rights violations, abuse and crimes in Uganda among others.


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Supporters and opponents of Egypt's Islamist president clashed in Cairo on Friday at an Islamist rally demanding a purge of the judiciary. Backers of President Mohamed Morsi say the judiciary is infused with people loyal to the former Mubarak government who are blocking Mr. Morsi's policies. Opponents of the president fear that Islamists want to get rid of secular-minded judges to consolidate the Muslim Brotherhood's power. More than 80 people were injured, according to the state news agency MENA.
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The Most Likely 2015 Oscar Winners for Best Director
There were plenty of excellent 2014 movies but only one film director will take home the Best Director Oscar at the 87th Academy Awards. Films directed by these best director Oscar contenders were all critics' favorites and range from 2014 blockbuster movies to smaller 2014 indie movies. The one thing they all have in common is that they were crafted and put together by some of today's best directors.
Front-runners for the 2015 best director Academy Award include Richard Linklater for the 2014 indie drama Boyhood, Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu for excellent dark comedy Birdman and Angelina Jolie for her adaptation of Unbroken. Other contenders for the best director Oscar include Christopher Nolan for the sci-fi epic Interstellar, Wes Anderson for the indie comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel and four-time Oscar winner Clint Eastwood for American Sniper. Perhaps 2015 will be another year with a female best director Oscar winner. Along with Jolie, Ava DuVernay for the Martin Luther King Jr. biopic Selma and Liv Ullman for the 2014 drama Still Alice are also strong contenders to win best director.Who do you think will take home the best director trophy in 2015? Vote below and if you see a director that you thought put out a great film in 2014 but is missing from this list, add him or her for other movie fans to vote on. If you're looking for more great directors, check out our lists for The Greatest Movie Directors, The Best Female Directors and the rest of our best directors lists!


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Northern California's South Bay now has its first cannabis union. Representatives from the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) announced on Friday at San Jose City Hall that workers at the town's MedMen dispensary location would organize.
Employees at the dispensary will enjoy wages that come in at $3 above Californian minimum wage, two weeks of vacation pay, 40 percent employee discounts, and time and a half overtime holiday pay, among other benefits.
As cannabis becomes legal in more and more jurisdictions, advocates and lawmakers are grappling with how to make the industry economically just, especially when it comes to individuals who were penalized under marijuana prohibition by racially biased law enforcement. Labor advocates say that unionization of the cannabis industry is one way to ensure that social equity for workers is not forgotten in the Green Rush.
"I think there's a greater responsibility for advocates like us and others to ensure that this happens," said UFCW strategic campaign director Jim Araby, who gave props to MedMen for its role in the process.
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'I want my paintings to eternally capture what the present holds'
The still lives of Pedro Escalona (Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain, 1949) can take your breath away. The way the lighting falls and the clear compositions make the painting radiate certain serenity. By contrasting the back- and foreground, and balancing presence and absence, the paintings create a harmony that is unprecedented. His work radiates certain neutrality through his use of subtle colours and mainly earth tones.
The objects used in Escalona's paintings refer to his daily life and are therefore biographical without intention. They are objects that are recognizable to us all, however Escalona adds special meaning to them. For Escalona, these objects express feelings. He studies the mystery of representation by painting archeological objects. They remind him of a culture and an existence in the past. In order to enjoy the mystery, one should not view these objects as trivial or insignificant. This way a vase attains just as much importance as the blossoming flowers in it.


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The lovely and talented Yara Martinez drops by Movie Addict Headquarters on March 8th to discuss her acting experience in movies and television. Yara appeared with Sean Bean in The Hitcher remake, and her TV credits include such shows as Southland, My Own Worst Enemy, Chase, and The Unit. She will next be seen starring in A&Es Breakout Kings, premiering on Sunday, March 6th.
Breakout Kings is a new action-packed ensemble from the creators of the hit series Prison Break. It follows an unconventional partnership between the U.S. Marshals office and a group of convicts as they work to catch fugitives on the run. However, unlike Prison Break, this show has a humorous side.
After performing a recurring role on Seasons 1 and 2 of Southland, Yara returns to Season 3 for a major story arc. She also played fugitive Karen Nelson on Chase and Annie on The Unit. On My Own Worst Enemy, Yara portrayed Christian Slaters wife.
Yara, who was born in Puerto Rico, likes to travel and has been all over the world. She grew up in Miami before moving to L.A. and stays fit by shadowboxing, pilates and spinning. She did ballet for 10 years, so its not surprising shes an avid music lover who enjoys going to concerts and music festivals.
For more information about Yara Martinez, click on the link below.
This Yara Martinez interview airs Tuesday, March 8, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Pacific Time) on BlogTalkRadio. During the live show, listeners are invited to call in and to participate in a chat. An archived segment will also be available.
HOST: Betty Jo Tucker
CO-HOST: Jazz Shaw
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LINK TO LISTEN: Click here on or after March 8, 2011.
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Metallic devices include extravagant finishing touches to your living room. From vases to terrariums and candle light owners, they're an affordable way to upgrade your style.
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Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is a robust, speedy and cheap analytical strategy. It has confirmed its usefulness in pharmaceutical, nutrition and environmental research. This re-creation of the sensible TLC advisor encompasses a thoroughly revised bankruptcy on documentation, now together with using electronic cameras. chosen new sorbents and tools also are introduced.
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Deland Anderson
Homer, Alaska. USA
philosopher, world traveler, painter
Matisse once said that he wanted his art to have the effect on his audience that an easy chair has at the end of the day for a businessman – some sort of a comfort. I like that.
What's the inspiration for your style of art?
When you started painting at 31, what was the first word you did?
Which classical or contemporary artists have inspired you?
How would you describe your artistic style?
So it's similar to pointillism?
What's your workstyle? Do you work on one piece at a time or work simultaneously on multiple pieces?
How do you get the inspiration for a new piece?
Tell us a bit about your personal life ...
Deland Anderson, the late bloomer
I was a professor of Philosophy and discovered art at the age of 31 years. Philosophy is all words and hates pictures, but I am fascinated by colors and images. Perhaps that's why I don't like to analyze my work or describe it with words. I have a great appreciation for western art but it just does not move me. I am taken in with New Zealand's Maori art. The simplicity of its iconography is amazing and the blending of the objects are fascinating.
I always have a sense of seeing where I am from above and that's how I orient myself. The aerial and almost topographical way of painting landscapes with dots resonates with me.
Samples from Deland Anderson's Gallery
Ikpikpuk River
Aerial image of Ikpikpuk River drainage, North Slope, Alaska. This image shows the waterways of the tundra of Northern Alaska after first snowfall but before the freeze up of the rivers. Caribou calve here and for thousands of years Native Alaskans have lived with and from the caribou. The river pattern in this work is enhanced with colors to call to mind the small capillaries left clinging to the inner side of a caribou skin.
Petri Dish
This image suggests that the world is alive, just like the organisms in a biology lab. It prompts us to think about our self-appointed role as manipulators of the environment. An unusual perspective on the planet emphasizes that we might not know what we are doing in the end.


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William Fay and Rebekah Grafton Welcome Ana Nunez
William Fay and Rebekah Grafton are pleased to announce Ana Nunez as their newest named partner in the firm. Ana has been with the firm since 2015 practicing in immigration law and criminal defense.Read More
Criminal Defense Section Virtual Round Table Discussion
Criminal Defense Section Virtual Round Table Discussion- Led by Ana Nunez
Attorney Nuñez Interviewed At WUNC 91.5
Attorney Ana Nuñez was recently interviewed by North Carolina public radio station WUNC 91.5 in a piece called 'From Havana To The Triangle: Meet Ana Nuñez'.
"When nine-year-old Nuñez arrived in Florida, she did not speak any English and struggled in the classroom. Today she is a lawyer in Raleigh who practices criminal and immigration law."
To read or listen to the entire interview, check out WUNC's page here.Read More
Attorney Nunez appointed to the Durham Racial Equity Task Force Board
Fay & Grafton is proud to announce Attorney Ana Nunez has been selected as one of the 17 members for the newly commissioned 'Racial Equity Task Force Board' for the city of Durham, North Carolina.
According to coverage from the website IndyWeek.com, "A 2015 report from Triangle J Council of Governments and Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments found that …one in three Latinos and one in five African Americans now live in poverty compared to one in ten whites. Latinos are more than six times as likely to be working poor as whites, and both black and Latino residents earn lower wages than whites at every education level."
IndyWeek.com also added: "The first goal of the task force is to ensure that the public is made aware of these disparities.
The task force will also work to identify best practices for policy changes and social interventions addressing racial inequality. Members will research initiatives that had success in other cities, and look for ways those changes could be implemented in Durham. Finally, the task force will make funding and policy recommendations to government, businesses, and the community at-large."
The entire staff at Fay & Grafton congratulate Attorney Nunez on this high-profile task force assignment and in advancing the causes of racial, income & educational equality in the city of Durham, North Carolina.
Leonard, B. Durham City Council approves appointed Racial Equity Task Force. 9th Street Journal, Oct 2nd 2018:
Mann-Wood, A. Durham's Racial Equity Task Force Takes Shape. Indy Week. Jun 19th 2018:
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Inaugural Pro Bono Honor Society
Fay & Grafton received recognition from the Inaugural Pro Bono Honor Society in 2016 when Attorney Ana Nunez was inducted into this prestigious legal society.
For more information into the inclusion criteria for this award, please visit Fay & Grafton's profile on NCCourts.org.Read More
Ana Nuñez Receiving Citizen Lawyer Award
RALEIGH – By Denaa Griffin – The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Ana Nuñez with its Citizen Lawyer Award. This award honors attorneys who dedicate their time and talents to serving their communities and inspire others to do the same.
Since graduating from North Carolina Central University School of Law, Nuñez has been a member of the NCBA's Minorities in the Profession Committee. Through her work while on the Committee, Nuñez has successfully co-chaired its ¡Adelante! Program. This award winning program aims to provide minority and first-generation law students with critical advice about managing debt, networking, and maximizing their internship experiences.
Nuñez is not only dedicated to serving the next generation of lawyers, she is also a zealous immigration law advocate. In 2016, because of her dedication to the area of immigration law, Nuñez was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. Nuñez has also volunteered with the CARA Pro Bono Project in Dilley, Texas. This pro bono project is designed to provide women and children who are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement pro bono legal representation. Nuñez, along with the other volunteers for the project, are committed to ending the practice of family detention.
In explaining why service to her community is so important, Nuñez says, "It is my opinion that as lawyers we have a social responsibility to our community. Being involved in my community makes me a better lawyer. It provides me with opportunities to learn about my community and to help folks with everyday problems. As a Latina, it is also important to me that Hispanic/Latino community members see themselves represented in the legal field."
Nuñez's continued work in the community and legal profession is invaluable and reminds those around her why it is ever so important to be a citizen lawyer.
Denaa Griffin is an attorney at Yates, McLamb & Weyher in Raleigh.
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by Charles Lear
In listings of top UFO hot spots around the world, the small town of Bonnybridge, Scotland is frequently included. Bonnybridge lies within an area known as "The Falkirk Triangle" which is described variously from being a large area defined by lines drawn between Edinbugh in the east, Glasgow in the west and Stirling in the north to a smaller triangle formed by three roads: the M8, the M9 and the M80. The area has a history of many sightings and episodes that were exceedingly strange and the citizenry of the town of Bonnybridge has petitioned a succession of British Prime Ministers for an explanation.
Notoriety first came to the area in 1979 with the November 9, encounter in Dechmont Woods in Livingston, West Lothian by Robert Taylor. Taylor was a forester and was on his rounds at 10:30 AM in the company truck with Lara, his Irish Setter. According to him, he went into a section just south of the M8, got out of his truck and walked down a path with the dog for about 700 yards. In a clearing, he came upon an object hovering around 50 feet in the air that was dome-shaped with a flange around its base that had cross-shaped objects projecting from it. As he watched it, with his dog barking excitedly, different sections would fade out, revealing the trees behind them, and then fade back in. Then, two objects that looked like WWII sea mines with about six spikes sticking out of them fell from the bottom of the craft and hit the ground with a thud. They then rolled towards Taylor and each object used a projectile to grab him at the hips and pulled him. Taylor described an acrid smell and then losing consciousness. When he came to, the objects were gone but there were indentations in the ground and marks similar to caterpillar tracks. He had a grazed forehead and chin and his heavy-duty work pants were ripped at each hip. He went to his truck to radio back to the office but found he couldn't speak. Taylor then started the truck and ended up backing into a ditch, which forced him to walk the quarter mile to his house in the town of Deans. His wife was alarmed by his muddy and disheveled appearance and he told her he was "attacked by a spaceship" which she, naturally, didn't believe. Mrs. Taylor phoned a doctor who examined Mr. Taylor and found nothing wrong with him as far as any kind of brain or sensory issues. The doctor suggested he go to a hospital for further tests and Taylor did so but left after becoming impatient while waiting to be seen. Mrs. Taylor had also called Robert's boss, Malcolm Drummond, who came to the house and listened to Taylor's story. Drummond knew Taylor to be an honest man and making up such a strange tale would have been quite out of character for him. The case was reported to the police who investigated it as an assault case. The "crime-scene" was cordoned off and evidence was recorded. Significantly, the tracks that looked like caterpillar tracks showed no signs of an entrance or an exit. There were also drag marks that supported the story of Taylor being grabbed and pulled. Taylor's pants were subjected to forensic analysis in Edinburgh and the examiner determined that they were torn by something mechanical. The dog, meanwhile, would never leave the house, even to relieve itself, for months afterwards. In 2018, the West Lothian Council created a UFO trail in the woods to commemorate the event.


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It's depth chart day! Texas A&M just released their first edition of the 2016 season, and we are that much closer to football. Let's take a look.
For the first time since 2013, the quarterback position was settled going into the summer. Trevor Knight, one of several impact transfers, will have a chance to repeat some of that Sugar Bowl magic from his time at Oklahoma.
Keith Ford, another heralded transfer from Oklahoma, has gone through the offseason as the presumed starter. However, minor injuries during fall camp have paved the way for junior James White and true freshman Trayveon Williams to work their way up the depth chart.
The offensive line has been in a state of constant flux since fall camp began. Both Colton Prater and Ryan McCollum have gotten work at starting left guard lately. Also, Eluemunor recently slid over from right guard and is now working at right tackle. With 9 days left until first game, expect to see more movement as Jim Turner tries to find his nickel.
The most interesting development on the wide receiver front is the absence of Speedy Noil. The junior faces a one game suspension against UCLA, which is likely the reason he is not listed. But if we look down at the specialists, he is still on the kick return group. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Nothing too noteworthy along the defensive line. Garrett and Hall lead the way at end with a rotation of Henderson, Keke, Walker, and Mack in the interior. I was surprised to see Hardreck Walker listed above Daylon Mack, but that should be encouraging given how much of an impact player Mack is.
With the news of Josh Walker and his indefinite suspension, there has likely been some last minute shuffling at linebacker. Shaan Washington, Otaro Alaka, and Richard Moore are your starters. However, A&M will likely be running several 4-2-5 looks this season. As Chavis put it, "the third linebacker better be pretty damn good to get Donovan Wilson off the field."
The Aggies boast incredible experience at safety with the best trio in the nation, but they are starting two newcomers at cornerback. Nick Harvey and UCLA transfer Priest Willis are your starters. Should be fun watching Willis match up against his former teammates in the first game. Also, while A&M has incredible talent at safety in Watts, Evans, and Wilson, they lost some crucial depth with Justin Dunning's season ending injury.
A&M graduated two of the best specialists that have ever worn an Aggie jersey in Taylor Bertolet and Drew Kaser. Now with both starting in the NFL, the Aggies will look to a couple very talented, albeit unproven replacements. Sophomore Daniel LaCamera will get his chance at kicking duties. Meanwhile junior Shane Tripucka has impressed in camp and should fill Drew Kaser's old spot seamlessly.


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HCL Technologies has begun the process of acquiring UK based SAP player Axon. HCL Tech has purchased 6.71 million shares from the open market, representing 10.43 per cent of Axon's total paid up capital, said the Indian IT firm in a release to the BSE.
On October 10, with the consent of the UK's Takeover Panel and Axon, HCL decided to implement the offer by way of a 'scheme of arrangement'. When contacted, a senior official of HCL Technologies said that this was a routine development.
On October 8, 2008 HCL EAS, indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HCL Technologies, acquired 3,01,623 Axon shares which represent approximately 0.47 per cent, of the current issued share capital of Axon.
DSP Merrill Lynch, is acting as the financial advisor for HCL EAS and HCL Technologies.
On September 26, 2008, the board of HCL Technologies announced the terms of a cash offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Axon at a price of 650 pence per Axon Share.
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Brands Hatch hosts MOOG sponsored European NASCAR Series
Federal-Mogul Motorparts is set to be the official supplier of steering and suspension components to the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series™ for the second year.
Following an enthralling 2017 series, MOOG, the company's chassis brand, is providing key components for each team competing in the European series, which raced at Brands Hatch over the weekend of 9 and 10th of June.
In Elite 1, Rounds 5 and 6 thrilled spectators at the historic track. Frederic Gabillon won Round 5 and Gianmarco Ercoli took Round 6. The fifth-round win, together with the sixth consecutive top-5 of the season he scored on Sunday, gave Gabillon the title 'King of Brands Hatch' and the championship lead by 26 points, bringing his total thus far to 210. Ercoli became the first Elite 2 Champion to win a race in Elite 1 Division. Rookie driver, Alex Sedgwick provided the British interest with impressive finishes in both rounds.
In the always unpredictable Elite 2 Division, spectators were provided with an equally exciting weekend of racing. Guillaume Deflandre for Memphis Racing and Florian Venturi from Go Fas Racing claimed the two victories, bringing up to 5 the number of different race winner in the first six rounds of the season. With an impressive performance in the British weekend, 17-year-old Venturi earned the title 'Prince of Brands Hatch'.
"It was a fantastic weekend where a crowd in excess of 45,000 enjoyed great weather, superb racing and off the track, an incredible display of Amercian cars," said Jonathan Allen, Regional Marketing Manager UK, Federal-Mogul Motorparts EMEA. "I would like to thank all our VIPs and competition winners, from those I was fortunate enough to meet and speak with, I was told it was a great experience. I'm also grateful to former US NASCAR® Champion, Bobby Labonte who took time out of his racing schedule to meet our guests and sign memorabilia. For the customers in attendance, MOOG's partnership with the series was the perfect way to demonstrate how robust and reliable its steering and suspension components are. Motorsport is a far more brutal test than anything these parts experience during normal day-to-day driving, it inspires great confidence."
Several promotions and competitions were run in the UK during the lead-up to the races over the weekend. Prizes ranged from merchandise and hospitality tickets through to the grand prize: a trip to see the NASCAR® in the US.
The EuroNASCAR® series has only been in operation since 2012 and its following grows year-on-year. Five new teams have joined the championship for the 2018 series, alongside high-profile driver recruitment, such as NASCAR legend Bobby Labonte and Cycling World Champion bicycle racer Tom Boonen. With only two more rounds before the playoffs begin, the action is sure to intensify.
Future race meets include
June 30- July 1 Tours, France (Rounds 7 & 8)
September 15-16 Hockenheim, Germany (Semi-Finals)
October 20-21 Zolder, Belgium (Finals)
To learn more about MOOG products, from wheel-end bearings to tie rods, track control arms and more, visit moogparts.eu.


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A borough councillor has said the "sharp shock" of being taken to court may make people think twice about littering.
Councillor Linda Brown (Ind, Blythe) was speaking after a 23-year-old from Fordbridge was hauled before magistrates after dropping a drinks carton.
After failing to pay a £75 fine, John Sparrow, of Crabtree Drive, was brought to court, ordered to pay the penalty in full, £160 prosecution costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
Coun Brown, who has organised litter picks in the likes of Monkspath and Cheswick Green, said the waste left strewn on the pavement and verges was "disgusting".
"I think it's a lack of discipline," she told the Solihull News. "People just don't seem to care anymore about keeping things looking nice. I think it's partly laziness, but also people who aren't taught right from wrong, we had it drilled into us not to drop litter at school.
"But it's a problem at the top and bottom. You can't imagine David Cameron getting stuck in and sweeping up.
"Sometimes the people who complain need to get off their backsides and do something about it."
Coun Chris Williams (Green, Chelmsley Wood) said littering was a problem, but he was uncomfortable with the size of the fine in the recent case.
"There are other ways to tackle the problem other than a big stick, like trying to find out why there is an issue in the first place.
"I think the trouble in this country is that sometimes people aren't encouraged to have respect for their communities.
"Even in Solihull, there are places which have a bad reputation and are the butt of jokes, which doesn't make people feel good about their area."
A Solihull Council spokesman said that this month's case was the first occasion they'd taken someone to court for a littering offence.


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Magic Cycles (est. 1993) is a locally owned and operated, full service bicycle retailer and repair shop located in beautiful downtown Boone, North Carolina. We are the area's premier bike shop for all types of cyclists. Whether you're a beginner, and just getting started, or a seasoned rider, we have a professionally trained staff to take care of your needs. We are committed to providing you with the best bike shop experience possible.


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It started in 2012 as part of the V-Day movement and culminated in the biggest ever mass global action to end violence against women with tens of thousands of events held in more than 190 countries. On February 14, 2013, one billion people in 207 countries rose and danced to demand an end to violence against women and girls.
One Billion Rising calls on women survivors of violence and those who love them to gather safely outside places where they are entitled to justice, such as courthouses, police stations and government offices, and break the silence and release their stories through art, dance, marches, ritual, song, spoken word, testimonies and whatever way feels right.
Whether you're a woman or a man, you can join the global campaign with One Billion Rising Indonesia.


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4FM are hosting an awesome 80s Christmas party at Monroe's Live on Friday, 27 November.
4FM are planning a mega party at the popular club in the city. All of the station's top DJs will be playing live including Gareth O'Callaghan, PJ & Damian, Niamh Maher (from PJ & Damian in the Morning), Jim McCabe, Niall Boylan, Gareth O'Callaghan, Deborah R, The Classic Crew and Robbie Kane (from the Niall Boylan Show).
The night will be fun fuelled with party games and amazing spot prizes including a 40 inch TV from Cunniffe Electric, €600 voucher from Corrib Travel, One year gym membership from Kingfisher and €100 voucher from Hanley's Menswear. There will be tasty finger food on arrival and a limited number of drink vouchers so get there early! Your favourite 80s hits will be played throughout the night to get you in the party mood.
Jake Stevens will also make a special guest appearance on the night. To get tickets, text PARTY, your name and location to 53544 (for 20c) to claim four free tickets. Your text is your ticket! For ticket holders – places are limited so arrive early to ensure entry! Start the Christmas festivities early and get in the groove at the biggest Christmas party in the city!


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By Rayne Allinson
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) despatched extra letters into extra far-off kingdoms than any English monarch had prior to, and her exchanges with an ever-growing variety of rulers demonstrate how moving conceptions of sovereignty have been made occur on paper. This publication examines Elizabeth's correspondence with a number of major rulers, examining how her letters have been built, drafted and offered, the rhetorical suggestions used, and the position those letters performed in facilitating diplomatic family. Elizabeth's letters did greater than authorize diplomatic motion overseas: in general they mirrored, and infrequently even motivated, the course of international policy.
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Her handwriting was formed under the tutelage of William Grindall (a Greek scholar from Cambridge) from c. 76 Elizabeth began writing letters from at least the age of eleven, and, notably, her first letters were written to rulers: namely, to her father, Henry VIII; to her stepmother, Katherine Parr; to her brother, Edward VI; and to her sister, Mary I. In these early missives it is possible to see Elizabeth testing out rhetorical strategies and turns of phrase that she would later use in more formal diplomatic contexts as a queen.
Tedius and Paynefull 11 means and education, Mary also felt comfortable dictating routine letters of business to an amanuensis: in June 1544 five shillings were paid to "Mr. "59 Mary did not take as much pleasure in letter writing as her younger siblings, however. "65 Henry's only son and heir, Prince Edward, received a slightly different style of training than Mary, partly because of his gender but also as a result of the new reformist influences at court. 67 Like Henry, Edward used Erasmus's De conscribendis epistolis to practice framing formal letters in Latin and English to his father, stepmother, sisters, tutors, and friends.
67 Similar rules governed the layout of royal letters. "68 In her letters to fellow monarchs, however, Elizabeth's signature usually appears an inch or two below the main text, in the bottom-right corner of the page. 70 Most of Elizabeth's letters to European rulers were unornamented, apart from the skilful calligraphy of the clerk's hand and the queen's swirling signature. On some occasions, however, she adapted the appearance of her letters to suit the cultural expectations of the recipient. Limning, a common form of ornamentation used in medieval manuscripts, was also a feature of some of Elizabeth's most special letters—especially those intended for public display, such as charters or letters patent.


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The name Magnolia refers to any of about 210 species of flowering plant. There have been fossilized remains of Magnolia species found dating back 95 million years, making the Magnolia an ancient plant.
Magnolias are seen growing naturally in many places around the Earth. Larger populations are seen in North America, Asia and the West Indies, and smaller populations can be seen in South America and areas of Europe.
The tepals (the 'petal' types Magnolia's have) are very tough, having evolved to withstand beetles. Since Magnolias are so old, they developed before bees. Beetles helped with pollination, and the Magnolias are tough to withstand them.
The Magnolia is very popular in horticulture, and have been crossbred with many species to produce hybrids.
The Magnolia is the official state flower of Louisiana and Mississippi.


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- The Dolphin Wash Station provides a complete hand washing facility at the point of use. An ideal solution where space is at a premium. Only needs 101mm deep recess in the wall.
- Unit automatically dispenses a measured amount of liquid soap. After a time delay allowing the user to lather hands a measured amount of temperature controlled water is dispensed. Finally the integral warm air dryer is activated to dry hands.
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