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Educational slavery for four-year-old children
Trojan horse in the Brazilian Congress alters Constitution to establish compulsory institutionalization of young children
By Julio Severo
Congressional measure PEC 96A/03, which increases the education budget, was approved 28 October 2009 in the Brazilian Senate. The vote had the participation of 52 senators, who unanimously approved the budget increase — an increase that will cause more sacrifices from the pocket of the Brazilian taxpayer.
Yet, it is not just in their pockets that Brazilians will be hit. PEC (which means Proposta de Emenda à Constituição [Constitutional Amendment Proposal]) makes, according to the liberal newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, "education compulsory for children and young people, ages 4 to 17. Today, this imposed obligation comprehends the age group 6 to 14. With this PEC, two years will be added to pre-school and secondary school."
It was very easy to approve the age reduction for compulsory education, because nobody suspected that an insipid measure on budget contained a trap for Brazilian families. The budget PEC was the government Trojan horse to catch children, snatching them away earlier from parental sphere and directly hitting parental authority.
When enacted, this PEC will make the Brazilian Constitution "to kill two birds with one stone", by forcing Brazilian citizens to deliver more of their tax money and forcing them to deliver their children earlier to the state control masked as "free education".
This is the second victory of Lula in education. The first victory was when his administration lowered, without opposition, the compulsory education age to 6. What this imposed obligation will do is to give four-year-old children what six-year-old children are receiving from the State.
According to the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo, "a study made by the Institute of Statistics and Educational Research (INEP), affiliated to the Brazilian Department of Education, found officially that one third of Brazilian children enrolled in the 4th grade of the basic education even do not know what they should have learnt in the end of the first year in school".
According to the Brazilian Statistics and Geography Institute, Brazil has 2.1 millions of schoolchildren, ages 7 to 14, who are illiterate. This is, they are children attending school to learn — but they are not learning. At least, they are not learning what their parents would like them to learn: to read, write, etc.
The only kind of illiteracy the Brazilian State bans in schools is sexual and Marxist illiteracy. In these two points, Brazilian schoolchildren would achieve high scores in any national and international examination.
Besides the terrible basic education and of the predominant sexual socialization, there is the socialization of violence: a Brazilian study found 66% of schoolchildren of the basic and secondary education involved in violence.
The two main characteristics of an excellent education are quality and freedom. Apparently, families have the greatest interest that their children may receive an education with those characteristics.
However, control over people requires quality and freedom to be discarded and sacrificed on behalf of compulsory indoctrination. For a State possessed by socialism, it does not matter if schoolchildren are not learning to read and write satisfactorily. What matters is to turn away children from parental sphere, authority and values in order to indoctrinate them directly on the state interests.
This indoctrination is a proven reality throughout Brazil. In a long story on the Brazilian schools, Veja magazine (the Brazilian counterpart of Time magazine) made the following comments:
* A prevalent trend among Brazilian teachers of imposing leftism in the minds of children.
* Leftist indoctrination is predominant in private schools. It is something teachers take more seriously than classroom subjects, as CNT/Sensus poll, ordered by Veja, found.
* It is embarrassing that Marxism has stayed alive only in Cuba, North Korea and in the Brazilian classrooms.
* CNT/Sensus poll interviewed 3,000 people from 24 Brazilian states, among students and teachers in public and private schools. Its conclusion in this issue was astonishing. Parents (61%) are aware that teachers make political discourses in the classroom and they find it normal. Most teachers recognize that they really indoctrinate children and they think this is their main mission — something more important than teaching how to interpret a text or excel in math. For 78% of teachers, political discourse makes sense, considering that they ascribe to school, above all, the function of "forming citizens" — above of "teaching subjects".
* Many Brazilian teachers are fascinated by characters that in the classroom deserve a more critical approach, as the Argentine guerilla Che Guevara, who in the poll appears with 86% of positive mentions, 14% neutral, and no negative comment.
This reality of Brazilian schools is in perfect harmony with the government policies, whose interest is not quality and freedom, but exclusively state control over children. This reality makes Brazil to look more like communist China, where four-year-old children are obliged to attend school just to receive state indoctrination. In fact, according to Folha de S. Paulo, Brazil and China just announced the "the creation of a quinquennial plan of targets, as the plans adopted by the Chinese communist government, to create a joint education model".
If the target is to control four-year-old kids, no one better than China to help the Brazilian State.
Socialism does not tolerate a Constitution guaranteeing the rights of families to choose freely a quality education for their children. Socialist ideal requires that instead of guaranteeing the natural rights of parents, the Constitution may be altered to protect the state ideological whims. When fundamental changes are made, all things are possible for the State.
Therefore, it is no wonder the approval of PEC to impose the educational slavery of all children in Brazil age four on. And it is no wonder that the Department of Education of the Lula administration has just declared that homeschooling is unconstitutional. The way China likes — and not much different from Nazism.
In 1937, dictator Adolf Hitler, leader of the National Socialist Workers' Party, said, "The Youth of today is ever the people of tomorrow. For this reason we have set before ourselves the task of inoculating our youth with the spirit of this community of the people at a very early age, at an age when human beings are still unperverted and therefore unspoiled. This Reich stands, and it is building itself up for the future, upon its youth. And this new Reich will give its youth to no one, but will itself take youth and give to youth its own education and its own upbringing."
In 1938, Hitler took from German parents their right to decide freely the education of their children, officially banning homeschooling. Hitler explained why he wanted children forcibly in schools:
When an opponent declares, "I will not come over to your side," I calmly say, "Your child belongs to us already. . . . What are you? You will pass on. Your descendants, however, now stand in the new camp. In a short time they will know nothing else but this new community."
Who will deliver little children of Brazil from this cruel destiny?
Source: www.lastdayswatchman.blogspot.comPortuguese version of this article: Escravidão educacional para crianças de 4 anos


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ONE EXAMPLE: In early February, 2013, Arpaio and his goons raided Sportex Apparel in Tempe, AZ. The goons arrested 23 workers. The workers, using "made-up" Social security numbers were wrongly charged with "Identity Theft" and jailed in Arpaio's vermin infested jail.
Yesterday, after 3 weeks in Arpaio's vermin infested jails, the unfairly jailed workers were finally brought to court. The 23 jailed workers were seated in a "fishbowl for humans." The Latino Workers were Mothers, Fathers, Sons, Daughters, Grandmothers and Grandfathers, all de-humanized in Tent City by Arpaio and his Goons. Now, in court, they all listened quietly to the charges read against them. The multiple charges were read against them, in rapid succession. In an obnoxious twist of American jurisprudence, these men and women are PRESUMED GUILTY due to a cruel and ingenious policy created by now disgraced and disbarred former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, and carried on by his successor, current County Attorney Bill Montgomery.In this Maricopa Court, Justice is NOT Served as in an American Court. Instead, these Latinos are treated as GUILTY, attempting to Prove their innocence. Even the charges are NOT Fair! In looking for work, they may have made up numbers, they did NOT steal Identities, yet they were charged this way.
In real life, the most frequent culprits of Identity Theft are Family Members or Theft Rings that Steal Your Bank Account or Credit Cards to deplete your funds. They are not these Innocent Workers who Make Up numbers so they can work for less than Minimum Wage. The most harm they could do if they perchance happen upon your number is give you more income and deductions, they DON'T Steal Your Identity.Worse yet, in Maricopa County, these Latino Workers are presumed GUILTY and because they are presumed to be in the United States illegally and because they are presumed to have used fictitious Social Security Numbers, or the SSN's of the dead or the living in order to work long hours at low pay, they are over-charged by Montgomery's prosecutors, hit with counts that will make them non-bondable in Maricopa County, on par with murderers, rapists and child molesters.
The hard working Latino men and women apprehended by Arpaio and his goons for working sans authorization at Sportex CANNOT be granted bond under the dictates of Arizona's Prop 100, and Montgomery's sadistic, anti-immigrant policies.
These Latino Women show the most effect of Arpaio's EVIL Jails! These Latino Moms and Grandmas appear to be out of tears from their nights of crying, beaten down, away from their children and grandchildren. In Arpaio's vermin and rat infested tent cities, rife with sexual attacks, these innocent moms and grandmas' tears are dried on their cheeks with hearts broken by being ripped away from their families.The workers, RIPPED AWAY from their Families, now must face the possibility of Deportation – ripped away from their children – or long stays in Arpai0's rat infested tent city. These workers face worse punishment than the worst criminal offenders, including murderers and rapists.
Maricopa County and Arpaio continue to PROVE the WORST of the Republican Agenda. Times are Changing. We are Evolving to a Multi Cultural Society. We The People believe in fairness and WE THE PEOPLE will NOT ALLOW Arpaio to Continue his Reign of Terror!
Arpaio MUST BE Recalled Now!!

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn won his friendly wager with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick when the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup.
Quinn said in a statement Tuesday afternoon the Patrick will make good on his bet by volunteering this summer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The Illinois governor said the Boston Bruins "performed admirably" but "were no match for the might Chicago Blackhawks.''
Chicago defeated Boston on Monday night to win the championship series.
The governors announced the wager earlier this month. Quinn would have volunteered at the Greater Boston Food Bank if Chicago lost the Stanley Cup.
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Diving & Marine Conservation Volunteering in Thailand - Monthly Updates
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Conservation in Thailand - Monthly Update December 2012
It's the last month of what has been a great year for us here in Thailand, our conservation project is going as strong as ever. Our diving based projects were successful this month with seven reef check surveys and we cleaned up a large area picking up plenty of rubbish.
Our volunteers as usual worked really hard with the FORRU team for our reforestation projects, including building nature trails, helping out around the tree nursery and also a New Year's party for children in the nature club.
The conservation volunteers also had a great time visiting the turtles, organized a big beach clean-up with the local authorities as well as a Christmas party for 700 school children.
Diving Based Projects:
Reef Check Survey
A total of seven reef check surveys were conducted by our volunteers in December. The species spotted the most by our divers was again the blue green chromis. We spotted over double of the previous month, a total of 1265 with one less reef check survey dive. Out of that more than 900 were from just one of the dive days. The other species that made plenty of appearances was the Moorish idol; our divers spotted over 70 of them. There was also a high number of corals spotted, this was mainly the flower brain coral.
During our reef check surveys we also encountered some of the more exciting species, there was a hawksbill turtle, emperor angel fishes and plenty of sea urchins that were stacked on top of each other. There were also some seahorses that our divers found very interesting and an empty lobster shell.
Project AWARE – Dive Against Debris Survey
For the month of December our volunteers cleaned up debris from an area of over 20,000 meter squared. This resulted in over 60kg of loose debris, not including some of the bigger debris. Most of the debris, as usual, was fishing lines and fishing nets. The second most popular item found were bottles.
Fortunately there were no animals trapped in any of the debris that was salvaged. Some of the more interesting items found while salvage diving were a flashlight, paddles and even a calculator. Also a large net suspended under the surface and some metal scarps.
Endangered Species Work
Unfortunately the only endangered species that was sighted by our volunteers was the one hawksbill turtle; this was around Philey wall area.
Land Based Projects:
Forest Regeneration
For the month of December our volunteers had four visits out at Khlong Thom where we worked with FORRU in our reforestation program and also one day were the team from FORRU came to our tree nursery to help us manage our tree nursery. On one of these days we were out at the tree nursery working with the staff there, the volunteers helped out with cleaning the dead leaves, weeding and watering the tree nursery. Afterwards the volunteers helped to fertilize the plants.
On another occasion for two weeks in a row our volunteers were taken into the jungle to help carve out a nature trail, these trails are for tourists and local people to walk through and appreciate the nature around the area. It was a hard work but rewarding.
The following week the volunteers were lucky enough to have the FORRU team drop by and supervise the volunteers in the general care of our own tree nursery. They also came along with seeds to plant in our tree nursery; it is nice to be able to report that our tree nursery is going strong and is in a great condition.
As for the final work day with FORRU, we were invited to a party and games with the kid's nature club. We set up different games for the kids and exchanged gifts.
Beach Clean Ups
During the month of December our volunteers took part in two beach clean-up sessions. We did a big beach clean-up with the local police and other organizations that fell on a Saturday. Our volunteers were invited for this special day and together after the opening ceremony cleaned Ao Nang beach and picked up over 200kg of rubbish.
As this was a big cleaning day with we just weighed the rubbish. The local authorities were extremely happy to have us there and our presence in the community is appreciated.
The other clean-up we did was at Nopharathara beach, this was a Projects Abroad independent clean-up. During this short session a total of 36kg of rubbish was picked up. What we found the most of as per usual were plastic sheets, plastic bags and plastic food wrappers. We also found a lot of straws and cigarette butts too.
Turtle Rehabilitation Work
In December we visited the Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Phuket for a day as usual. Our volunteers worked on some tanks that needed to be cleaned. This is great for our volunteers as it isn't very often they get the opportunity to get "hands on" with sea turtles.
Volunteers helped scrub the tanks and then were shown around the area where some of the local staff were doing their research. Our volunteers were also lucky enough to see some very young sea turtles and that always puts a smile on their faces.
After the work in the area Linnea took them through to the Aquarium where they had the opportunity to view the aquarium displays with our expert biologist Linnea answering any questions they might have had.
The last stop on this day before returning home was a visit to the decompression chamber. The volunteers were taken on a tour and shown around the area and local staff explained about the problems of unsafe diving. This was a success and we will be doing this again.
Community Outreach Day
For December's Community outreach, Projects Abroad was invited to a school around the Khlong Thom area. This was to celebrate Christmas with 700 children.
We started the day with a little introduction to Christmas followed by setting up different stations allowing the children to take part in a variety of activities. This ranged from origami, painting, making Christmas cards and the most popular, the puppet show.
There was such a large number of volunteers to tend to the children it was truly a magical day. The children definitely did not want our volunteers to go home.
Other Stuff
During December we had a Christmas party with our volunteers. We had a big spread of lovely food cooked by the staff at Dawn of Happiness and followed with an exchanging of presents. All the volunteers and the staff had a great time together.
Vishal Pawa
Conservation Project Manager, Thailand


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Before you reach for that apple pie, think of the space between your thighs.
If you've still got your Halloween candy load, props to you, but that'll run out soon. Thanksgiving is coming up and the feast will be spectacular as ever. The last round of midterms are forcing you to reach for your fourth bowl of cereal at two in the morning. It's hard enough trying to maintain weight while at college, especially in Berkeley where food is a way of life. The Clog understands, sympathizes and hands you an imaginary handkerchief.
However, this doesn't prevent us from going balls-out when it comes to our latest crawl: Fantastic French fries in Berkeley.
Sorry, but your thighs will have to deal with a tiny bit of less space if you decide to wholeheartedly jump in with us on exploring several of the places with golden, fabulously crispy, unbearably sultry potatoes that your mouth can indulge in.
Bon appetit.


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Let me tell you, I've hatched two little humans myself, and maybe it's the pain a woman feels during the baby-delivery process but seeing it happen feels much more like a miracle than actually doing it. Don't get me wrong, seeing my little girl, my daughter, in pain just about ripped my heart out. No matter how old your babies get, you never stop wanting to be the boo-boo fixer. But unlike when my girl was young and thought scrapping her knee was the end of the world, no Smurf band aid was going to fix this.
Once or twice I was tempted remove a few body parts from her husband for getting her pregnant. How could this be fair that men didn't have to suffer, too? But then my son-in-law, a true hero, was so sweet to his wife/my little girl that I decided to spare him. "Here, squeeze my hand," he told her.
She looked up at him, pain clouding her eyes. "I don't want to squeeze your hand."
"But I don't care if you hurt me," he insisted as if he wanted to feel some of her pain to make it right.
Gritting her teeth, she answered, "But hurting you isn't going to make me feel better."
She didn't say, "If it would help me, I'd kick your butt." But it was pretty much implied.
For certain, I would have gladly taken the pain on if I could have saved her. But darn it, it doesn't work that way. This was her time, her pain, her baby. But not for one minute did it mean she wasn't still my little girl and for every pain she felt, my stomach knotted.
I stood by her side, brushing a hand over her brow, saying consoling words to comfort her, and spooning ice chips into her mouth. Once during a difficult contraction, her face pinched in pain, her eyes went wet with tears and she reared back her head and yelled out, "chunky, monkey butt!"
I swear that's what she said. I waited for the pain to ease and then asked, "Baby, did you really just scream 'chunky monkey butt'?"
"She doesn't like to say bad words," my son-in-law told the nurse who stood by monitoring her.
"I'm sorry," I told my daughter, but I'm going to have to use that one in a book." We all laughed. But I was serious, so you can guys can watch out for the words: chunky monkey butt to appear.
A good fifteen minutes later, things got serious. She reared back her head, and screamed, "Shit!"
Hmm…I guess chunky monkey butt, only covered mild contractions.
That's when she got the epidural. Who ever invented those things needs a big award. My sweet daughter stretched back on the bed, got a goofy smile on her face and said, "Wow, this is great. I haven't felt this good in nine months. It's like two…no make that three . . . four margaritas."
I really tried to get the doctor to give me one, but no cigar.
My hubby and my son, waiting in the family room, popped their head in every few minutes to wish her well. All the laughing stopped when a few hours later, doctor and nurse came scrambling into the room. I knew from their body language that something was wrong.
"Lay on your side," they told my daughter.
"What's wrong?" we all asked in unison and the seriousness in their eyes had my heart doing laps around my chest.
Air caught in my throat and fear swelled in my lungs as I waited for them to answer.
"Your baby's heartbeat's dropping," the doctor explained. "I think the cord is around the neck. I'm thinking we're going to have to do a C-section."
My normally skittish daughter, the kind who would worry herself sick over getting blood drawn, proved to me right then that she was indeed a mother. She looked up at her husband, at me, and in the calmest of voices said. "I'm not afraid of surgery." Then she looked the doctor in the eyes and said, "Take her now. Don't wait. Get her out now. Please don't wait. Don't let anything happen to my baby."
The doctor insisted they wait. My daughter, a smidgen away from panicking, kept staring at the monitor, tears glistening in her eyes; her husband, who never let go of her hand, kept murmuring words of encouragement. I stood close and prayed that whatever happened, my little girl and her little girl would be okay. I wanted so badly to cry, but I knew if any sign of weakness from me, and my daughter's panic would increase three-fold. In a few minutes, all our prayers were answered when the heart beat went back to normal.
Hours passed. Finally, it was time. I hadn't planned on being in the room when the baby was born, but the nurse gave me a job. Grab her leg. Her hubby had the other leg. There was counting, breath holding and a lot of pushing.
We've all heard it said that nothing is more beautiful than child birth. But let me correct that. It was amazing. It was a miracle. I've never seen anything so soul-shaking--so breathtaking. But it wasn't beautiful. Nope.
My sweet adorable little girl who, thanks to her husband and me, had her legs held up beside her ears turned a bright purple with every intense push. Pushes in which her breath was held at counts of ten. There might have been a few more "chucky monkey butts," screamed out. And I'll admit it, I might even have been the one screaming it. You see, when she pushed, I pushed. When she held her breath, I held my breath. I'm lucky I didn't mess my pants.
And then it happened, my granddaughter, Lily Dale, came into the world all covered in mush, drawing in her first breath, and letting everyone on the second floor of the hospital know that she was a force to be reckoned with. She weighed in at six pounds and six ounces, is 18 1/2 inches tall and has a set of lungs that don't quit. She is perfect. My daughter is perfect. Life is amazing.
But the whole birth made me certain of one thing. You know how we all ooh and ahh over perfect heroes. Well, ladies we have it wrong. Women are indeed the superior gender. I mean, try to talk a man into opening up his body and pushing out another human being. Not happening, I tell you—especially if "said" entrance happened down by Uncle Jimmy and his boys.
So that's the news at the Craig house.
Any birthing stories to share? Come on. Don't be shy. I'd love to hear them.
Oh, I'm also giving you guys the heads up. Next week, I'm going to be giving away an ARC of Gotcha. That's right you can get your hands on an early copy, with a few typos, of my June release. Also, next week Barbara Vey is celebrating her blog anniversary at: http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288.html and on Tuesday she'll be giving away a copy of Gotcha! So plan to comment next Tuesday both here at Killer Fiction and Barbara's Vey's blog for a chance to win. And . . . on Thursday and Friday of next week Barbara Vey will be giving away a copy of The Everything Guide To Writing a Romance Novel.
Crime Scene Christie
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Chunky Monkey Butt!
Let me tell you, I've hatched two little humans myself, and maybe it's the pain a woman feels during the baby-delivery process but seeing it happen feels much more like a miracle than actually doing it. Don't get me wrong, seeing my little girl, my daughter, in pain just about ripped my heart out. No matter how old your babies get, you never stop wanting to be the boo-boo fixer. But unlike when my girl was young and thought scrapping her knee was the end of the world, no Smurf band aid was going to fix this.
Posted by Christie Craig at 5:36 AM
70 comments:
- Jo Anne said...
I've been thinking about you all week, Christie. Big congratulations, Grandma!! Lily Dale is beautiful!
I had an editor tell me in revision suggestions last year that there was nothing new in my mother's flashback scene to her daughter's birth, so I think I'll leave the birthing stories alone. :-)
- March 3, 2009 at 7:13 AM
- Keena Kincaid said...
Congrats on the granddaughter, Christie. Lilly is beautiful.
- March 3, 2009 at 7:25 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Jo Anne,
Thanks girl.
Nothing new, huh? What do editor's know? She was probably sixteen.
Thanks so much for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 7:36 AM
- Donna Marie Rogers said...
Aww, you brought me to tears, Christie...and made me chuckle, too...LOL Congratulations on your beautiful, healthy, granddaughter, grandma!!
- March 3, 2009 at 7:37 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks Keena!
She is a cutie.
I'm blond, fair skinned, and green eyes, and both my kids have been olive skinned, brown hair and brown eyes. But Lily is sandy blond, and her eyes are lighter than I remember my two being, so maybe at least my grandkid is going to look like she's related to me.
- March 3, 2009 at 7:39 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks Donna,
It was a totally amazing experience.
- March 3, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- Keri Ford said...
Christie she's beautiful! Glad your daughter made it through and she didn't need surgery after all.
I hate she had a rough time with early labor. My sister had real bad back labor. I wasn't there, but when mom was telling me how she was in so much pain I could see that 'wanted, but couldn't fix it' in her voice.
Congratulations! Best of luck to your daughter in a speedy recovery so she can get home and settled in.
- March 3, 2009 at 7:42 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Keri,
Thanks for stopping in.
Mama's never stop wanting to fix the pains of their kids. Even when they are normal.
- March 3, 2009 at 8:04 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Keri,
Thanks for stopping in.
Mama's never stop wanting to fix the pains of their kids. Even when they are normal.
- March 3, 2009 at 8:04 AM
- Terri Osburn said...
Awwwww, she's BEAUTIFUL! And you brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations again and I'm happy to hear everyone is healthy and doing well.
I got very lucky and had a very easy birth. After a very easy pregnancy. Which is probably why I shouldn't do it again. No reason to push my luck. :)
And I agree, whoever created the epidural should be granted sainthood!
- March 3, 2009 at 8:53 AM
- Colleen Thompson said...
Awwww... And what a gorgeous little girl! Congratulations to you and Steve and the proud parents! But you're way too young to be a grandma!
- March 3, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Congratulations Grandma. She's gorgeous and I love the name.
I would kill for a copy of Gotcha since I already read your last three twice in as many months.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:04 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Terrio!
Thanks girl. We're so proud of her.
And you did get lucky with an easy pregnancy and birth. But who knows...it could happen again for you. Of course first let's find Mr. Right. :-)
And yup, those epidurals are a wonderful thing!
- March 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- Christie Craig said...
((But you're way too young to be a grandma!))
This is why I love you girl!! You always say the right thing.
Thanks for stopping by.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Kristi,
Thanks. I'm so proud.
And just make sure you pop in next week and visit Barbara Vey's blog, too.
Thanks for stopping by.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:09 AM
- Edie Ramer said...
Congratulations, Christie! What an awesome story. Lily Dale is beautiful.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:11 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Edie,
It was amazing. And of course I think she's beautiful. Don't all grandmas?
Thanks for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:16 AM
- Theresa Meyers said...
Congratulations, Christie! She's beautiful!
I've heard being a grandmother is even better than being a mom. :) You'll have to fill us in on that as time passes.
I had both my kids at home with a midwife and it was an amazing experience (even with the pain!). Children sure do give us pause to rethink the world.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Theresa,
You had your children at him. I'll bet that was amazing.
And I'll keep everyone updated on the emotional high of being grandma. I've already been hit up to baby sit in a couple of weeks and I'm gonna love it.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- Teri Thackston said...
I've been crossing my fingers she could wait until after Friday...yay! Congratulations! And what a great story...beautiful baby, beautiful name, beautiful daughter and grandma!
- March 3, 2009 at 9:32 AM
- Gemma Halliday said...
Oh, she's so beautiful! I had tears in my eyes reading that, CC!!
(Then again I get tears in my eyes at kleenex commercials lately...)
- March 3, 2009 at 9:33 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Teri,
Thanks. Those babies have a mind of their own. And darn if they don't pretty much rule the roost.
Thanks for popping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:36 AM
- Gemma Halliday said...
Theresa - I had my son at home with a midwife, too. Great experience and a really easy birth. I remember thinking when the midwife said I could start pushing, "Really? That's it? We're done?" Lol! In fact, I've got my first midwife appointment for baby #2 today. :)
- March 3, 2009 at 9:36 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Aww, Gemma!
Those pregnancy tears fall way too often, but they are so normal. My poor daughter now has the after-pregnany tears. She cries at even the mention of crying.
Darn those hormones.
Take of yourself and baby.
- March 3, 2009 at 9:37 AM
What a darling baby, Christi and just a lovely story!!
- March 3, 2009 at 9:59 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks Tessa!
I'm still on a grandma high.
- March 3, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- Ruth said...
Oh, Chrisie I know exactly how you feel. The birth of a child is wonderous, but the birth of a grandchild is a mircle wrapped up like a christmas package just waiting for you to enjoy it. As you know, I have experienced this wonder a few times, and will again in August. There is no greater love than that of a chubby little person, who holds up their arms and looks at you with the biggest smile in the world and says granma or when they say "I wuv you" for the first time.Enjoy your beautiful Lily, she will be your greatest legacy.
- March 3, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- Linda Warren said...
What a beautiful story. I had tears in my eyes a time or two. Glad everyone is okay.
Lily is so precious.
- March 3, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Ruth,
I knew you'd understand. I can't wait to hear her talking.
And let me tell you, if she takes after he mama, once she starts talking, she won't ever shut up.
Thanks for stopping in Ruth.
- March 3, 2009 at 10:18 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Linda!
Thanks so much. It's been an amazing ride.
- March 3, 2009 at 10:20 AM
- Kate Douglas said...
Congratulations, Gramma! Lily Dale is absolutely gorgeous. My daughter, mother of three (I'm Dabba, not Gramma, thanks to #1) has decided that the epidural should be administered in the parking lot, prior to admission. My daughter-in-la, mother of two, concurs...of course, they both delivered eight and nine pound babies...
- March 3, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Mucho congratulations, Christie, to you and the whole family.
Lily Dale is simply beautiful. And special. And unique...
I have a plaque in my house that says, "When a child is born, so is a grandma." I think it's true.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:05 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Kate,
I think my daughter would agree with your daughter and daughter-in-law. I had both of mine natural, but not by choice. And I was all for my daughter getting some relief.
Jeepers girl. I can't see anyone giving birth to a 9 pounder. I think the six pounder was all my daughter could do.
Thanks so much for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Ahh, Linda.
I need one of those plaques. It's so true.
This is going to be fabulous.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:13 AM
- Terry S said...
Welcome to the world, Lily Dale! Luckily you have a grandma whose writings will memorialize your childhood with words to match all those beautiful pictures going into the scrap book I'm sure has already been started.
Congratulations to the whole Craig family on their newest member and newest names - grandma, grandpa, uncle, mom and dad.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Thank You TerrY!
You have to know that this little girl will inspire lots of scenes.
I've got a plot about a heroine who is a new mom already in the works.
Thanks for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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- March 3, 2009 at 11:33 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Mary M.
Thank you so much.
Funny how much you can love someone that you just met.
Thanks for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- Terri Molina said...
OH my gosh WONDERFUL POST! And super mega CONGRATULATIONS to you, your daughter, her husband, your husband...everyone!! I can only imagine how thrilled you are and the baby is indeed BEAUTIFUL!!
I remember holding my husband's hand when my second daughter was born. When I almost put him on his knees he gave me a tennis ball to squeeze instead. haha
- March 3, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- Nancy Kay Bowden said...
Lily is beautiful! Excellent job, Nina! Congrats, Craig and Company!!!
- March 3, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Terri!
I think I did some damage to my hubby's hand when my son was born. Too bad he didn't think about a tennis ball!
Thanks so much for stopping in.
We all so thrilled.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:56 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Nancy,
Thank you so much. She so perfect. And she smells so pefect. Nothing is like that new baby smell.
- March 3, 2009 at 11:57 AM
What a great story - totally made me cry (I'm a bit of a sucker for stuff like this). Also made me think of my beautiful daughter who, thankfully, is only 7 so I still have a ways (hopefully at least 15 or so years!!) to go before I experience this with her.
Congratulations on your granddaughter!
- March 3, 2009 at 12:03 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Michelle,
Ahh, give your little girl a big hug. I swear it was yesterday my little was catching lightening bugs.
Thanks for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 12:08 PM
- Tambra said...
Lily is beautiful! Congratulations!
What an amazing experience you related.
Thanks for sharing your new granddaughter with us.
- March 3, 2009 at 12:37 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks so much girl.
It was awesome. You're time will come.
- March 3, 2009 at 12:43 PM
- LuAnn said...
Wow! I'm (im)patiently waiting for the birth of my grandson. The due date is tomorrow.
I like your comment about men not delivering babies. In fact, I heard someone say years ago if men could get pregnant, abortion would be the norm.
- March 3, 2009 at 12:45 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Wow!! Congrats on the little one's soon-to-be appearance.
It's so exciting. Let us know how things go.
My daughter didn't make her due date. She was about two and half weeks early. But I never carried a baby past seven and half months so I was happy my daughter kept Lily in the oven as long as she did.
I'll be hoping you get the call soon and everythng go well for mom and the new little boy.
And yup, I think the human race would have petered out by now if birthing was left up to the men.
Thanks for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 12:51 PM
- Libby Scrivener said...
Totally awesome! And you are very brave AND blessed.
Today I registered my "baby girl" for her senior year. I'm not ready for her to go anywhere beyond that!
- March 3, 2009 at 1:05 PM
- Christie Craig said...
They grow up too fast, don't they?
All we can do is love them and deliver those life lessons that we hope will see them through all the hurdles they'll face.
Thanks so much for popping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Yeah, Christie, to your daughter and all of your family!! Lily Dale is a doll.
And, yes, sainthood would be perfect for the epidural developer.
We went through the same thing with our first son - losing the hearthbeat - and I did have a C-section. Because I'd had an epidural just before that, we could go right into the operating room. I'd had an easy pregnancy so bounced back quickly. And that's the grandkid that had my mom's red hair, her love of history, and was #1 in her book all the time she had with him.
And now my 'baby' is in college, with his little brother set to start next year! Thanks for reminding us how miraculous having a baby is. Looking forward to lots of grandma stories.
- March 3, 2009 at 1:55 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks so much for stopping in.
Baby business can be scary business. I'm glad my daughter was able to deliver normally, but we'd have gone with whatever was better for the baby.
Those little ones grow up so fast. We really need to be able freeze time.
- March 3, 2009 at 2:33 PM
- CrystalGB said...
Congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter. She is adorable. :)
- March 3, 2009 at 2:54 PM
- Estella said...
- March 3, 2009 at 2:54 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks girl. We think she's the grandest of all. Don't don't all grandparents think that?
- March 3, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks girl. It's going to be fun watching her grow up.
- March 3, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Wow that is an amazing story, Congratulations again. I had tears in my eyes when I got to the part about the heartbeat dropping. So glad that everything worked out, and that you have a perfect little granddaughter to spoil.
- March 3, 2009 at 3:31 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks. I managed not to cry during the crisis, but boy howdie, when I wrote my blog the tears rolled.
Thanks for visiting today.
- March 3, 2009 at 3:41 PM
- Refhater said...
Congrats on the Grandbaby!
My birthing story is actually from my sister in law. It all started with the baby shower. It's a long one, so forgive me.
It was 3 weeks before the baby was due when we had the shower. My brother & dad had just arrived to pick us (my sister in law, my mom, and myself) up and we were going to have a nice lunch before we went home. (They only served cake and punch at the shower.) Not more than 5 minutes after Bill & Dad pulled in the driveway, Hilary announced to us all that "My water just broke."
After a few moments of stunned silence, we hurried to get her to the hospital. Bill kept trying to insist that it was simply braxton hicks contractions, except in his panic he called them "Hyper Kitemans."
Then after several hours of labor, the baby's heart rate continued to drop. The doctors came in and told Bill that they were going to do an emergency c-section right then and there(in the labor room.)5 minutes later, at 3:33 AM Leah was born.
But during the procedure, in the rush to save the baby who's heart rate continued to drop, they accidently nicked Hilary's bowel.
That nick wasn't discovered for 3 days and we almost lost Hilary. She ended up having a second surgery that night and they removed over a foot of bowel that had become septic.
Poor Hilary wasn't allowed to eat for 3 weeks after having the baby. All's well that ends well, though. Leah was perfect and is now a big sister to Susanna.
- March 3, 2009 at 3:55 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Jeepers. How very frightening for you and your family. I'm soooo glad everything went well after that.
I'm sure the only upside is that your sister-in-law lost the pregnancy weight quicker. But seriously...I'm glad everything went okay.
My daughter's water started the day before the baby was born. She had been sick and she called me and said "Everything I cough, I pee on myself."
I told her I didn't think it was pee. The visit to the doctor the next day proved me right.
And I laughed at "Hyper Kitemans." Poor guy, little does he know his goofs are being enjoyed in the blog world.
Thanks for stopping in and sharing.
- March 3, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Congratulations, Christie. Now it is up to you to make sure that beautiful little Lily doesn't end up with any insulting nickname.
I always think of twins I know...No Neck and Squatty Body. Those horrible name haunt them to this day!
- March 3, 2009 at 5:10 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Okay Grace,
I'll be on the outlook for anyone calling my precious baby names.
Those poor twins!
Thanks so much for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM
- Anna Kathryn Lanier said...
Congratulations, Grandma! I was in the room when my grandson was born. He was bigger than the doctor expected and she had to use the foceps. They caused his head to cone and turn purple. So when he was born, I really thought he was deformed. He looked like a purple conehead! Luckily, the swelling went down quick (within hours).
My other daughter had to have an emergency c-section, so I didn't see her daughter born, but all was well with them inthe end.
It is a miracle!
Granny Melinda
- March 3, 2009 at 6:21 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Granny Melinda!
Too cute, girl. Thanks for stopping in. My son had a huge cone head and yep, I thought someone was wrong, too. Even Lily had a bit of cone head, but not nearly as bad as my son.
Sounds as if you got some experience behind your belt as grandma, I'll look forward to getting tips.
Thanks again for stopping in.
- March 3, 2009 at 6:25 PM
- Ciara Gold said...
Big time congrats, Christie! Wow, I had tears too. I tried to imagine my daughter giving birth. She's only 17 so I'm glad she hasn't traveled this route yet, but even so ... Your daughter 'done' good. The photos of Lily are precious.
- March 3, 2009 at 7:40 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Hi Ciara!
Thanks for stopping in. I'm telling you seventeen, or twenty-seven that route takes your breath away. Ahh, be we raise them to take part in life. I proud of her as I'm sure you will be someday with your girl.
- March 3, 2009 at 8:13 PM
- EmilyBryan said...
Congrats, Granny! What a little doll!
- March 4, 2009 at 10:11 AM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks. She's a doll with a set of lungs. Boy howdie, can she cry.
- March 4, 2009 at 10:14 AM
- catslady said...
My story would take too long but all ended well so I just want to say Congratulations to all!!!
- March 4, 2009 at 2:44 PM
- Christie Craig said...
Thanks! Ahh, don't we all have a birthing story.
Thanks so much for stopping in.
- March 4, 2009 at 3:00 PM


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A video showing an Israeli soldier captured more than three-years-ago was released after Israel let 19 female Palestinian prisoners go free.
"I wish to send regards to my family and say to them that I love and miss them and yearn for the day in which I will see them again," Gilad Shalit said in the video.
The footage, released on Oct. 2, showed Shalit seated in a chair holding a newspaper dated Sept. 14. He said he was in good health and his captors were treating him well, according to the BBC.
Shalit also encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to engage in negotiations to set him free.
"I hope the current government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu will not waste this opportunity to finalize the deal and that as a result I will finally be able to realize my dream and be released," he said.
Shalit was captured in a cross-border raid in June 2006, leaving four dead and four wounded. Suffering from a shoulder wound and a broken wrist, he was dragged back to the Palestinian side of the Gaza Strip by Palestinian resistance fighters.
Over Shalit's three-year imprisonment, his captors only allowed him to send three letters to his family to confirm he was alive.
This video marks the first time Shalit has been seen by his family since his capture.
Praising the 19 female prisoners released by Israel, Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said it was a victory for the Palestinian resistance factions that captured Shalit, according to Ynetnews.com.


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I have a confession to make: I'm at a place in life where I have more questions than answers about what it means to live the "set apart" life. Let me just share with you a handful of Scriptures regarding living out our faiths in the world.
We are "the light of the world." Matthew 5:14
We are to "go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." Mark 16:15
We as disciples of Christ are to "be brought to complete unity to let the world know" that Jesus loves them. John 17:23
We're not to "conform any longer to the pattern of this world," but to test and approve what God's perfect will is. Romans 12:2
The Bible teaches us to "say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and Godly lives in this present age." Titus 2:11
"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 1:27
"Friendship with the world is hatred toward God." James 4:4
"Do not love the world or anything in the world." 1 John 2:15
The verses go on and on, and it is very clear to me that God wants me in this world, sharing my story and letting His light shine in and through me. At the same time, He wants me to live a holy, blameless life, set apart for Him. For me, the rub comes while I'm trying to live these Truths out practically. Just when I think I've got a grasp on the balance in the two, something comes along to drive me back to my knees asking.
Living out the "set apart" life starts with confessing I have no idea how to do so. I need the Lord's wisdom, discernment and leading. As I pause and ponder, I also pray and praise, knowing that I'll only have what I need if I ask the Lord to provide it for me.
As I've shared from my gut with the Lord this week, here are some of the questions I've thrown out at him:
How can I be holy & blameless without clinging to legalism?
How can I be a light in this world without some of the darkness absorbing me?
Can I be out among those lost without becoming consumed by self-righteousness and judgment?
When something unfamiliar & scary comes along, will I trust You to help me face it, or will I try to protect myself?
Am I too wealthy, God? Do I need to give up more of my possessions?
How do I reach out to the hurting without their hurts consuming my heart and mind?
Is it okay to relax and have pleasure, or should I use every waking moment to reach others?
What in the world do I do with all this technology, God? What is the balance?
I'm back to the beginning in saying that I have more questions than answers, but I know as I continue to seek the Lord, He will teach me His heart. I'm skeptical of anyone who says they've got it all figured out, because I truly believe that the more we grow in our faith walks, the more questions we have, and the deeper they are.
I also believe this is where grace comes in. So many times, we use grace as our "get out of sin free" card, and it is true that when we repent, His forgiveness is readily available to us. But the deeper part of grace is that when we want to live righteously and falter out of ignorance or immaturity, His grace is there to meet us when we hit our knees asking the whys and hows. I love the way the Message puts it for us in Romans 8:26-28:
"Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting,God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along.If we don't know how or what to pray, it doesn't matter.He does our praying in and for us,making prayer out of our wordless sighs,or aching groans.He knows us far better than we know ourselves,knows our pregnant condition,and keeps us present before God.That's why we can be so sure that every detail in our livesof love for God is worked into something good."


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A crackdown from the Superintendent is imposed. Daniel Abbot gets attacked. The gang wars begin. Kurt Hummel becomes one of the suspects in the shooting of Justin Bancroft in spite of Windsor's attempts to clear him. Justin Bancroft lies critical in the medical ward and has to be taken to a real hospital.
Hanover wing prepares all their outside forces to protect their vulnerable leader. A devastating raid on Windsor resources point to Stuart wing. The Stuarts deny knowledge of the raids, while evidence points otherwise. Charlie Amos declares an active state of war against Logan Wright and the hierarchy of Stuart. However, he spares as many underlings as he could to help Hanover prevent the full assassination of Justin in the hospital.
The war spills to the girls' side. Prima's powerful queen lays her loyalty to the Windsor side, and within days, the Primas are subjected to an onslaught. As though imitating Hanover's standstill and neutrality, Royal refuses to take a side, and their queen, Sydney, turns the Royal side into the neutralizing force between the gangs. News trickles into the Windsor side.
A call to assassinate Kurt Hummel had been decreed. Blaine Anderson, the heir apparent to Windsor leadership, proposes to their leader that he would protect Kurt and determine who wants him dead, and why. Again, Kurt Hummel is contacted desperately by outside forces--his stepbrother Finn is anxious to give him information. Far off, in the hospital, Justin Bancroft tells Spencer Willis the realization he had come to before he was shot: Congressman Burt Hummel had inadvertently called down the wrath of the underworld.
And that dark underworld was now calling for revenge--and they were taking it from his only blood son. As Blaine and Kurt go on one more midnight run to meet Finn and extract whatever knowledge of the gang wars he may have, Windsor's shadow kings exact their revenge from Stuart's previous damage. They take down Stuart's top gunman.
And the Stuart king, Logan Wright III, calls down his own forces to enter open war, including the ones under his father's own political. In her office, Superintendent Sylvester broods, carefully considering what has been happening. She is aware that this has gone beyond even the powers of the Dalton Institute. Something had to be done to bring this bloodshed to a close.
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A visit to Diane's blog is like taking a virtual tour through Alberta, Canada, as she shares lovely photos and musings about her life there. Like most French women, Helene knows how to cook. Be sure to check out her delicious and sophisticated recipes. Since Diane asked me to select 10 bloggers and Helene asked for five, here are my 15 choices.
I really wanted to wear these $8.5 million dollar stunning diamond drop earrings for this announcement, but according to publicists at Harry Winston Jewelers of Beverly Hills, he only loans to movie stars. I guess that means I need to come out with Food Blogga, The Movie. In the meantime, here are the winners:
- Jeff, my one and only, of The Derm Blog, for teaching us all about dermatology with wit and humor. Plus he's really cute.
- Susan of the Well-Seasoned Cook for writing eloquently about her love of food.
- David, the chef behind Book the Cook, for defying all culinary stereotypes with his savory, appetizing traditional British cuisine.
- Arfi of HomemadeS for capturing the beauty of food and of life.
- Joythebaker for being a talented and down-to-earth chef who enthusiastically shares here culinary expertise with us. I like her style.
- Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything At Least Once for her endlessly inspirational food photography.
- Lara of Still Life With for generously sharing her food styling and photography expertise with us.
- Gretchen Noelle of Canela & Comino for her honest and humorous perspective on home cooking and delicious recipes.
- Peabody of Culinary Concoctions for giving me a sensational sugar high every time I visit her blog.
- Amy of Cooking with Amy for her engaging food writing and fascinating insight into global cuisine.
- Amanda and Tyler of What We're Eating for their witty and entertaining food dialogues.
- Manggy of No Special Effects for his amusing and self-deprecating style. His food is really good, much better than he lets on.
- Deeba of Passionate About Baking for sharing her love of family and food.
- Ronell of MyFrenchKitchen for her artful photography and lovely watercolors.
- Amy of Nook and Pantry for her focus on fresh, seasonal cooking and lovely photography.
I've done these "tell me about yourself" memes a few times now, so I'm running out of ideas! But since Elle of Feeding My Enthusiasms and Gattina of Kitchen Unplugged both tagged me recently, here goes:
- I'm almost two inches taller than my husband. But don't tell him that, he just thinks it's my hair.
- Speaking of hair, I had really long, really curly hair and wore glasses which made people mistake me for Elaine in Seinfeld. One time when we were in Cape Cod, some guy at a gas station kept insisting I was "that girl from Seinfeld." Despite my denials, he thought I was being coy to "protect my identity," and begged for an autograph. After several requests, I gave it to him. So some guy somewhere in the Cape has a map with Julia Louis Dreyfus' (aka Food Blogga's) signature on it.
- Speaking of Seinfeld, when Jeff and I started dating, my mom said one night after he left, "Hey, you know who Jeff looks like? That cute comedian with the beautiful teeth." (My mom has a thing with beautiful teeth.) "You mean Jerry Seinfeld?" "Yeah, that's him. Jeff looks so much like him, doesn't he?" (Thank goodness she didn't ask for his autograph.)
- No one has mistaken me for Elaine since 1997, when in a moment of spontaneity, I sheared off my long locks. I've had short hair since. Forget bra burning, short hair is what you call liberation.
- Throughout my four years of high school, I ate a bowl of Rice Krispies with strawberries on it every single morning for breakfast. That comes out to 1,460 bowls of Rice Krispies! Now, that's a lot of snap, crackle, and pop.
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ALBANY – It is against Vermont state law to cut more than 40 acres of trees without receiving approval from the state, and it is also against Vermont law to disrupt water flow or allow debris to enter steams within the state without a permit. The state has been working with an Orleans man for years over issues with his logging practices in Albany. Finally the state has a preliminary injunction to help force the man to comply with the laws. A Washington Superior Court judge has ordered Reginald Riendeau of Orleans to address water quality issues at his logging operation on his 250-acre property in Albany. The preliminary injunction stems from a lawsuit filed by the State of Vermont that alleges Riendeau failed to follow the Acceptable Management Practices for maintaining water quality on logging jobs. His practices, according to court documents, resulted in the discharge of pollutants to state waters, which violates state water protection laws. The state also alleges that Riendeau violated Vermont's Heavy Cutting Law by failing to notify the state of his plan to cut 40 acres or more. Please see the Newport Daily Express Tuesday for the complete story.


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Unplanned tells Johnson's story, from being recruited by Planned Parenthood while she was a college student, to rising through the ranks and eventually becoming the director of a clinic. She also tells of her own history of abortion and how she found forgiveness for the sins of her youth.
This book has several strengths to commend it–several reasons you may want to read it.
First, it comes from an insider's perspective, clearly describing the arguments, verbiage and subtleties used by Planned Parenthood and similiar organizations as they promote their pro-choice agenda. They weigh every word and their every action represents a careful strategy. Johnson proves what pro-life advocates have been saying all along, that although Planned Parenthood does provide some valid and valuable services for women, it is at heart an abortion provider.
Second, this book gives hope. While Johnson's journey from pro-choice to pro-life is dramatic, there is no reason to believe that it is an anomaly. Johnson simply saw the reality that abortion destroys human life. There was nothing unique in the circumstances; she just saw clear evidence of life and reacted accordingly. The battle for life can at times seem hopeless, but Johnson proves that the Lord is at work, that science and plain facts are on our side.
Third, it shows that the ordinary efforts of ordinary people can make a difference in this battle. While the experience of witnessing abortion was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back, for years Johnson had witnessed the kind and patient actions of those fighting for the pro-life cause. Hundreds of short conversations and countless prayers were all part of the background to changing sides.
Fourth, Johnson speaks of her own conversion to Christianity and as she does that she shares the gospel and calls the reader to turn to Christ. That makes Unplanned a book that may be useful in evangelism.
If there is a weakness to this book, it is probably in the ecumenism Johnson describes and appears to advocate–a co-laboring between Protestants and Roman Catholics that extends beyond merely working side-by-side, but which diminishes or denies the critical distinctions between the two. This has long been one of the significant weaknesses in the pro-life movement.
That critique aside, this is an important work that will benefit any Christian. While Unplanned is a book that can be read and absorbed in an afternoon, but the story will stay in your mind far beyond that.Buy from Amazon


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Many of the movies teens like the most have this in common: A group of young people go to parties, binge drink, get in trouble, or narrowly escape—all in the name of comedy. Hugely successful movies like the American Pie series, 2007's Superbad, and the recent Project X all follow this formula.
And it's not just "party movies" that highlight teen drinking. Even Harry Potter is not immune to controversy when it comes to alcohol.
Many different factors may influence teens' decisions to drink alcohol—like whether their friends do—but a recent study [link removed] found that watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol actually doubles the chances that young teens will start drinking and increases the chances that they will move on to binge drinking as well.
On Screen vs. Reality
Most movies centered around teen partying and drinking glamorize the party scene, making it seem like the craziest, most epic stuff will happen. On screen, it becomes a memorable adventure from which you return home safely with the story of a lifetime.
Real life is different. Underage drinking, and especially binge drinking, is not glamorous or funny.
It's about doing something stupid and embarrassing yourself in front of your friends. It's about throwing up in someone's car on the way home and having a massive hangover the next morning. Even worse, it's about getting alcohol poisoning and making dangerous decisions like driving drunk.
Alcohol Featured on Purpose
Teens should always be aware of why certain things may be happening on TV or in the movies and become "media-savvy."
The next time you see alcohol on screen, ask yourself why the movie makers put it there. Are they trying to make you laugh? Does the situation make it seem "cool" and like "everybody's doing it"?
Does seeing actors drinking alcohol on screen make you more likely to try it? Do you feel the same way if one of the characters smokes cigarettes?
Learn some of the things you should think about when you watch TV or movies.
What a great article and read for a teenager. And for adults alike. This is information that everybody should get educated on. The messages that our sent out to our kids in the media, movies, commercials, advertising is all aiming to promote some type of addiction for them to become a part of. This is very true especially in regards to drugs such as tobacco, marijuana, and alcohol being the number one trend of course. Instead of partying, teens should be more focused on more productive like exercising and staying healthy. As opposed to destroying the body. [commercial link removed, per guidelines]
In my opinion it is not only a problem of the kids watching those movies.
Of course i agree with your statement that they should think about those things they see in movies and on tv. Many of them just start imitating their "idols" from movies.
But i think this issue is also caused by the media-producers because of theit narrow minded understanding of the way of thinking youth have which is often reduced to the typical common view on teenagers.
This leads to discrepancies between those generations and enlarges the gap between them.
So maybe those producers should pay more attetion to the real "needs" of teens in relation to media. [commercial link removed, per guidelines]
Please get a grip! It's a movie for gods sake! If kids binge drink then they binge drink and if they smoke then they smoke... Yes I agree that they maybe more encouraged to drink but doesn't necessarily mean that they are going to. The film writers make these stories because they are entertaining and everyone knows that they are not based on real life... Yes, kids may feel like that's how they want to live out their teenage years but who's to say that kids are going to turn into binge drinkers! Kids nowadays are binge drinkers because of their friends and following the 'crowd'. So sorry but it sounds so much like you have a small mind to think that all teenagers think about when they see these movies are getting drunk and partying... People need to have a little faith in todays society of teenagers!! Thanks :)
@... Actually, movies do influence teen behavior. Researchers have found a connection between watching movies that show teens drinking and teens actually drinking or binge drinking. The researchers took into account other factors - like friends – and found that this connection still exists.
Thanks for sharing!
I think smoking and drinking in movies DO indeed influence children to want to drink and smoke.
You see even music we listen to on the radio reminds us of partying and alcohol/drugs.
I know these songs always get me into the mood to go to a club and drink and have a boogie.
As a smoker myself I always crave a ciggie after watching a movie with strong scenes of smoke.
They know its "bad" but because they are not taught the proper way to drink as they are always doing it behind their parents' backs, causes them to binge drink as they don't know their limits.
This is a great article. There is a lot that goes on especially in television shows that influence teens, it doesn't make them drink any more or less but definietly influences how they see alcohol such as when the "cool" kids have parties and drink etc. This is another great page for alcohol and teen use that you should all check out! [commercial link removed, per guidelines]


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"Harry Potter'"s Emma Watson is going back to school this fall, but it won't be at Brown University, The Associated Press reported.
Watson will be transferring from Brown to another university, said spokeswoman Vanessa Davies, who did not mention which school that is. She dispelled reports that Watson was "bullied out" of the institution and said that she "has absolutely loved her time at Brown."
The actress recently went on hiatus from Brown to concentrate on her film career.
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The day's top national and international news.
In an interview with Parade magazine back in November, Watson described her experience at Brown: "Being at Brown has totally taken me out of my comfort zone. I'm so proud that I went to a different country to study and really spread my wings. "
She further added: "The amazing thing is that everyone here is interested in their own lives, so they aren't nosy about mine. I'm used to people being intrusive and gossipy, but I can be anonymous. My best friend at Brown has never seen a Harry Potter movie or read the books. And one guy I dated didn't know anything about the films, much less that I was one of the stars, which I found hilarious."
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Sunday, November 04, 2007
Blaze Orange
As I approached the trail head I saw the sign: Closed for Repair of Bridges. The parking lot was closed. The bridges have been out since August. I just wade through the water; no biggie. I like that many of the trail walkers now stay home due to the bridges being out.
I decided to drive up to the Mahonen Trail; it's not as nice, about 4 miles long, will do it a pinch. As I approached this trail I saw the sign "warning: deer hunt in progress, must wear blaze orange". There was only one truck in the lot, I figured it was a walker or something. Well, good grief, as I am running down the trail here I see the man in orange in a tree stand right over the trail that I am running upon. I can hear shots all over the place. I was a wreck. Even though I had on my blaze orange, and Topaz had on his, I was freaked out. Not worth it. So not worth it.
I got back into the car and headed back to Blue Hill. I decided to park across the street in the deer hunting zone and run over to the trail. Ah, relief. No gun shots, but running where I wasn't supposed to be, and being freaked out from the deer shots I heard from Mahonen, had my hair on end. I didn't enjoy it very much. I couldn't relax. I ran for three hours; three hours of dodging deer hunters is what it felt like. I didn't see any hunters on Blue Hill, the bridges haven't been touched. I came home and saw online that the freaking trail will be closed until December 31. Well, *uck that.
Today we headed back out to Mille Lacs Kathio State Park. No deer hunting allowed in the whole park :) Topaz and I had on our blaze orange, but I didn't hear a shot. Peace. Quiet. Relaxing. Just what I needed. 7 wonderful hours on the trail. I'm really digging this park!
Today I investigated the river and lakes of the park. Topaz swam, I skipped rocks. It was a beautiful day; warm, not windy, 60F. Tomorrow the cold front comes through.
My legs are achy. Yesterday I completed a whopper of a leg workout. I had been doing Afterburn workouts since July. I just finished up the 12 week set, it went well, is good to do with all the racing I did during the summer as it doesn't wreck me. Today I went back and began Muscle Professor workouts from LL. Oh man, I forgot how wicked the legs template was. I did the following:
Barbell Squat: 90x10x1; 155x10x3
Sitting Leg Press: 100x10x1, 190x10x3
Leg Extension: 35x10x1, 85x10x3
Laying Ham Curl: 40x10x1, 90x10x3
Barbell Dead Lift: 45x10x1, 90x10x3
Adducter: 90x10x1, 165x10x3
Abductor: 90x10x1, 165x10x3
It took me 60 minutes! I love the muscle professor. I came home, entered my values and printed off legs for next week. In the meantime, I'm planning 3x in the gym a week; biceps/chest/tricep; legs; shoulder/back. Winter is a good time to build my strength back up.
Ought to be interesting hobbling out my treadmill intervals in the AM!
4 comments:
- Kimberly Rae said...
Jules what program are you using in MP for your splits?
I'm glad you were not taken as deer meat today, you nut!
And what a cool mom, taken you son to his first concert and Ozzy at that!
- Julie B said...
Hey Kim,
I used the MP template to create my own 12 week program for three days a week splitting legs; back and shoulders; chest, bicep and tricep. I may have to split legs into two different days. I didn't work any calves!
- Coach Jen said...
I was wondering where you purchased your grass-fed beef and was it expensive????
Hey Julie,
I have a tech question for you. I have only used itunes and downloaded a few work out from Muscle professor. How do I get it on the ipod? I tried just selecting them all and sending them to it and it didn't work. Do you have to burn them on disc first? I have only used itunes, so I really have no clue how to get nonitunes stuff on there!


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Current Theme Song (aka what's playing on my ipod right now) Antebellum by Vienna Teng.
Alright, I know anyone who is reading this blog this week is waiting for my answer of whether or not there will be another YA Fantasy Showdown. That is coming tomorrow, I promise.
But if you have to wait, this is a pretty good day to wait, because it is time for a contest.
I was so dumbfounded by the response to the showdown. You guys really were the ones that made it so incredible (did you realize there were 33,000 hits the first day alone?). I could not stop reading the comments you left because you guys were just so awesome. I was humbled and in awe, really. And I would like to give a fraction of my gratitude back to you, if I can. So here's the deal:
I'm giving away one of those books.
The winner will get to pick a book from the tournament that they'd never heard before but are now curious about/itching to read. I'll buy it and lickety-split it over to you. :)
So what will it be?
The cool, soul-tormented Daniel?
The mysterious, but often hilarious shape-shifter Goranu?
The fashionable, nine-lived sorcerer, Christopher Chant?
The insanely powerful but oh-so-awesome Katsa or Alanna?
The pale-skinned girl who can travel into death, Sabriel?
The girl who loves food and can throw herself into other's spirits, Ai Ling?
The unicorn killer (evil unicorns, mind you), Astrid?
The Viking girl with a foul mouth and an axe to match, Thorgil?
Or perhaps you just want to find out who this mysterious winner is, Eugenides.
All you have to do to enter is... tell me which book you want. No strings, no "must follow, must tell people" bits. That isn't what this is about. I love stories. And I love sharing great stories with people. That is why I did the showdown in the first place. Sure it was to celebrate Mockingjay and because I was going stir crazy waiting for it to come, but more than that, it was for the worlds undiscovered and the hopes someone might find something new and marvelous they hadn't known existed before. I love that, and I love sharing it.
So fire away. Tell me which book you want if you win (and a way to contact you, preferably. I'll post the winner, but in case you miss that day). Happy hunting, and I hope you find some place wonderful along the way.
Contest runs through September 25th (2010) at, oh for old time's sake, 9:00 PM EST. :) Thanks everyone, for making this whole thing such a joy to do!
EDIT: You can choose ANY book from the tournament. These were just a sampling to get your juices going. :) Good luck, everyone!
Contest Time - YA Fantasy Showdown style.
Current Theme Song (aka what's playing on my ipod right now) Antebellum by Vienna Teng.
46 comments:
- Autumn said...
Evil unicorns piqued my curiosity so I'll pick Rampant!
autumn.crochet @ gmail . com
- September 1, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Jana said...
I would want The Thief. Although I had heard of an voted for Eugenides, I never thought he'd win! I am so happy he did! I only have the audiobook--I would like the book so I can re-read it sometime soon!
- September 1, 2010 at 9:15 AM
- Katie said...
THE DARK DIVINE, definitely!! And I hope Daniel wins!!! I checked this one out of the library to read, but I'd love to own it.
This was an awesome showdown! I think my favorite was the short story written by Bree Despain about if Daniel and Jace met. SO COOL! Great idea!!!
- September 1, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- Lady Dvora said...
The Graceling! Katsa is awesome and my sister had never read the book so I MUST introduce them :)
- September 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- Kim said...
I'm dying to read Silver Pheonix. Thanks for the great contest!
- September 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Rachel said...
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- September 1, 2010 at 12:17 PM
- Rachel said...
I want Rampant because the library doesn't own it! firstname.lastname@example.com
- September 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM
- Em said...
Ah, definitely Silver Phoenix! I have been dying to read it (which is sad that it has gotten that far because my library system does own it - no need to die).
- September 1, 2010 at 1:13 PM
- Onge said...
Thanks for the awesome Showdown and contest!!
I hadn't heard of most of these and I kind of want to read them all. Mostly I want to read Howl's Moving Castle or Queen's Thief. Probably because I heard most about them. I'm not sure which to pick. If I win would you choose for me? :)
- September 1, 2010 at 1:17 PM
- Anonymous said...
ah, so hard to choose. so many characters I had never heard of! but katsa really seemed interesting, so I'll go with Graceling.
thanks for organizing this, it was really cool!
- September 1, 2010 at 1:25 PM
- Ghostie said...
The Dark Divine! It looks like a fantastic book. :]
I had so much fun with the YA Showdown!
- September 1, 2010 at 1:38 PM
- Heather Zundel said...
Onge - If you wanted, I would definitely pick for you. If you win, just give me a list of some of your favorite books and I'll hook you up with something awesome. ^_^
And everyone, you know it can be any book from the tournament, right? This was only a sample list to get your juices going. :)
- September 1, 2010 at 1:55 PM
- Ibberman said...
I would love The Thief because I love reading about thieves, and I onestly hadn't heard about it, whith surprises me, so I thank the Showdown for pointing my attention to it.
I would also love to have it, because, since I am moving to another country (from Denmark to England) in about a week, I really need a good book for when I get homesick, whith I am sure to be (at least at some point).
- September 1, 2010 at 2:06 PM
- Leslie @ This is the Refrain said...
Little Sister looks so good! I'd love that one.T hanks for the opportunity.
- September 1, 2010 at 2:39 PM
- Leslie @ This is the Refrain said...
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- September 1, 2010 at 2:40 PM
- Anonymous said...
I think The Dark Divine sounds really good so I think I would want it :)
- September 1, 2010 at 4:05 PM
- Jodi said...
After seeing what a bad a** Katsa is in the showdown, I've been dying to read Graceling.
- September 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- Misty said...
WOW what a choice. I think I'll have to go with Little Sister.
Thanks for the wonderful time
- September 1, 2010 at 4:56 PM
- Unknown said...
I want to read "Silver Phoenix"; the contest really piqued my interest, and I haven't been able to find it in local bookstores.
Thanks for the Showdown (Gen FTW!) and for the contest! (emtes4 @ aol)
- September 1, 2010 at 7:06 PM
- BK Mattingly said...
I'll pick the Dark Divine. I've been dying to read that one. :) My email is email@example.com. I'm so excited!
- September 1, 2010 at 7:27 PM
- An Old Fashioned Girl said...
GRACELING! Because my sister (LadyDvora who commented above) keeps telling me I have to read it and telling me all the best parts while still trying not to give anything important away story-wise.Believe me, it's very annoying;-) So I guess should just read it for myself!
- September 1, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- Hannah said...
The Thief! I've been looking forward to it for so long :)
- September 1, 2010 at 9:38 PM
- Kasey said...
The Thief, because reading about Eugenides has really made me want to read his story.
- September 2, 2010 at 3:16 AM
- Meghan said...
I also have to choose The Thief. I had never heard of Eugenides before but he sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks so much for running this contest!
cactus_child (at) lycos (dot) com
- September 2, 2010 at 6:59 AM
- Katie said...
I would have to go with Jace from Mortal Instruments. I liked the idea of him calling on runic tattoos.
- September 2, 2010 at 7:23 AM
- firedancer731 said...
So hard to choose! Sabriel :)
- September 2, 2010 at 8:38 AM
- Unknown said...
I've wanted to read Silver Phoenix since it came out! Although after looking into this contest, I realized I kinda want to read all the books I haven't read yet (about half the list approximately!) Thanks for the tourney and the contest!
Liz E.
- September 2, 2010 at 8:40 AM
- Rachel said...
Christopher Chant!!!! He sounds so cool!!! Ive been wanting to read his books ever since His and Hermiones battle. my email is email@example.com
- September 2, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- Kemendraugh said...
Definitely the Thief. Mostly because I own lots of the others, but also because he beat my beloved Howl. BEAT HOWL? It cannot be! I must know this boy, and see what's so special about him :)
kemendraugh at gmail dot com
- September 2, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- Laura V. said...
I would want The Thief. I had never heard about it, but apparently, it's epically awesome, because Eugenides won! Well, thanks so much for the amazing Showdown and the great contest!
- September 2, 2010 at 12:54 PM
- Amanda Shea said...
Graceling! It's so nice of you to do I contest like this.
- September 2, 2010 at 1:05 PM
- Hi, I'm Jennifer. said...
Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale
Thanks for this awesome contest!!
- September 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM
- linz said...
I would want...Crown Duel.
Thanks for the contest!
The showdown was completly epic. You did an amazing job.
- September 4, 2010 at 6:47 PM
- Shimon said...
Tough choice.
Already in the first round I was told that Gen was worth hunting down, so thanks to you I have already ordered and devoured the "Thief" series.
I'm going to have to go with Silver Phoenix.
I had been rooting for Bod to go the distance so I was quite intrigued by Ai Ling.
Thanks for an amazingly well done job.
- September 5, 2010 at 6:33 AM
- Mindy said...
I would probably want Graceling. It sounds like an amazing book! Once again, thank you for this amazing contest! I had so much fun, even though I discovered it a bit late.
- September 5, 2010 at 5:28 PM
- Mme Silver said...
I already went out and bout Graceling, Silver Phoenix, Little Sister, Dragonflight, Crown Duel and Hunger Games (two copies - one for my classroom and one for me!)
Next on my list is the Christopher chant books! That's what I would want!
- September 5, 2010 at 6:59 PM
- Nova said...
I'd have to say The Dark Divine, mostly for its epic cover!
novapsych674 at aim dot com
By the way, I loved the showdown - wonderful idea, wonderfully carried out! Great job :)
- September 6, 2010 at 11:08 AM
- maria said...
I really want howl's moving castle. Howl did so well in the contest, I mean he beat katsa for crying out loud. If a book has that many people who love it that much it has to be well worth the read. Besides that, That book has been on my reading list for a while now, it's just a matter of finally purchasing it with my college funds.
I also wanted to say thank you for this tournament. I got so excited over it, I spent a ridiculous amount of time watching the votes and talking to people about it who couldn't care less. Thank you for taking the time to bring all our favorite characters into existence.
- September 7, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- GS said...
I would love to read The Hunger Games.
- September 7, 2010 at 1:56 PM
- Unknown said...
I would love to read "The Thief!"
Thank you so much for doing the YA Fantasy showdown. You've given me so many more books to read!
Will you be posting any thoughts/comments on Mockingjay? I'm interested to hear your thoughts!
- September 7, 2010 at 4:31 PM
- Heather Zundel said...
Thank you all so much for your sweet and thoughtful comments. I really appreciate them.
And your choices have been wonderful so far! I hope it is not too corny to say I wish all of you could win (I wish I had enough money to buy you all a book).
And who knows, I may add my thoughts about Mockingjay. I wasn't planning on it since my blog is focused on finding great unknown literature (it is my mission as a superhero as WriterGirl, you know), but... we'll see. ;) I do love it so.
- September 7, 2010 at 7:14 PM
- Anonymous said...
GRACELING! I've wanted to read this book for such a long time, but I haven't had the chance to go out and buy it. :)
- September 7, 2010 at 8:33 PM
- Anonymous said...
I have read the first book Gone and I would liek to read the second. Mocking Jay just came into the school library a week ago and I have already reserved it before it arived. I read the hunger games because of the YA Fantasy showdown. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for doing it! I always liked imagining how it would be like if characters from diffrent books came together and the shodown made my dreams come true.
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- September 11, 2010 at 11:53 PM
- Melissa said...
If I won (which would happen in an alternate universe =P), I would LOVE to read Howl's Moving Castle! His personality really intrigues me in all of the "battles" that I've read on YA Fantasy Showdown. And I'd like to learn more about this Sophie!
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- September 13, 2010 at 1:17 AM
- Anica Lewis said...
Ooh, Silver Phoenix. I've been curious about that one for awhile.
- September 16, 2010 at 7:57 AM
- XאּÞǾļÄŘЂξåяŹאּΧ said...
Hi. thank you for the very interesting show down!! was really excited to see half my favourite characters in that!
i would love to read hunger games. katniss sounds like a really really cool gal xD
P.S Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy is a pretty good read too! (just felt like reccomending some too)
- September 23, 2010 at 6:41 AM