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HOLY COW! Does God Care About What We Eat?
HOLY COW! Does God Care About What We Eat?
New 2nd Edition published by Heart of Wisdom Publishing
This book is a simple-to-understand overview in plain words the differences between clean and unclean meats.
The author presents a balanced explanation of eating biblically and explains where some of the non-biblical traditions (such as separating milk and meat) come from. Egan addresses the verses that most Christians use to rationalize that all foods are clean (Mark 7 and Acts 10). She uses basic hermeneutic principles to properly interpret the text.
Eagan is very clear that our diets are not a salvation issue while also encourages obedience to God's Word. I highly recommend this fine book.
Hope helps you see how science and Scripture brilliantly intertwine. Promoting neither legalism nor vegetarianism, Holy Cow! gently challenges you to take a fresh look at how you live out your faith!
PLUS: Man Alive! There's More! in addition extra pages are included by by FFOZ Educational Director and Bible teacher D. Thomas Lancaster, Man Alive!
Does God Care What We Eat?
Article by Jennifer Schuchmann from Christianity Today 2006.
Are the Old Testament's strict food laws relevant for today's church?
Absolutely, says Messianic Jewish author Hope Egan.
The petite, 5-foot-4 woman stepped up to the podium at a Chicago church and lowered the microphone; her auburn curls framed the gentle smile on her face. Hope Egan doesn't look like a revolutionary, but her recent book, Holy Cow! Does God Care About What We Eat?, and her passionate endorsement of Old Testament food laws for today's New Testament Christians have been stirring up discussion wherever she goes.
This crowd of 200 Christian women listened intently as Egan shared her struggles with compulsive eating, her discovery of a "biblically kosher" diet, and God's role in the journey.
"I was consumed with thoughts of food," she began. At work, she visited the candy machine several times a day. Though she sat at the same table when eating with others, she wasn't fully present. Instead, she fixated on the food, obsessing about something as simple as a plate of cookies: How many should I eat? We each get three, but I've already eaten my three; there won't be enough if I eat more. Why aren't they eating their share of the cookies? Don't they like these cookies? Will anyone notice if I eat just one more?
Faith in food
Hope grew up in a secular Jewish community where faith was more cultural than religious. "When I was little, I remember asking my parents whether we were Jewish or Christian because I would forget" she says.
Like most of her Jewish girlfriends, she attended synagogue, took Hebrew lessons, and had a Bat Mitzvah. For Hope, the best part of synagogue was the location–across the street from Carson's Ribs, home of her favorite meal. While the family dabbled in celebrating religious holidays, Hope's memories are of the food, not the faith. "God just wasn't on our radar screen" she says.
Hope's food issues affected those who loved her. As a CPA, she was analytical about balancing input and output. Knowing that she could maintain her weight through compulsive exercise, she would forsake time with friends and family to spend it in the gym.
"If it was sweet, I couldn't have it in the house" she recalls. She didn't stop after one doughnut or cookie; she ate the whole box or bag. "I would throw food into the trash and then later pull it out and eat it." She learned to take drastic steps like pouring water on food before throwing it away.
Hope thought she was in control until a car accident left her unable to exercise. Frustrated by her food compulsions and fearful of gaining weight, she joined a 12-step program–Overeaters Anonymous. The first three steps involved admitting she was powerless over food, acknowledging a higher power, and giving Him control.
"I was leery but desperate" says Hope, who began attending meetings. "Didn't God have anything better to do than keep me from eating another chocolate chip cookie?" But the changed lives around her were compelling. "I began to dabble in the steps and think maybe God could change me."
On her knees, she accepted the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as her own and gave Him control over her life. "I had been doing such a lousy job eating and managing my relationships, but after that moment they improved just enough for me to believe that God was real and active in my life."
Rethinking Jesus
That Jesus was not the Messiah was a belief deeply entrenched in Hope's family history, but her newfound appreciation for God and His ability to work miracles caused her to reconsider. "If God could create the world in six days, maybe the Jesus stuff was true too," says Hope. She sought the truth with an open mind, discovering information about Jesus that contradicted her traditionally held beliefs. That truth eventually produced fruit in every area of her life. While her family didn't celebrate her choice, they were pleased to see the positive changes.
As a new believer, Hope was encouraged to read the whole Bible and to take it literally. She did, starting with Genesis. She quickly came upon some things that disturbed her new beliefs. "It seemed a lot of Jewish things that were in the Christian Bible weren't in Christianity." She was used to things adding up, and this one didn't. "I was shaken because the Bible didn't reconcile with the way I saw Christians practicing their faith."
For most of us, the connection between God and food is a loose one; maybe we pray before eating or meditate during Communion. But ordinarily, the God we serve has little to do with the food we serve.
That's what confused Hope. Most Christians ignored Old Testament food laws. This became a stumbling block as she tried to grow in her new faith.
"I took in the Christian beliefs about eating pork and shellfish through osmosis. Even when I got in and read the Bible, I continued to ignore the Scriptures because it was easy to go with the flow. People smarter than me were eating these things."
When Hope asked why Christians ate foods that were contrary to the guidelines in Leviticus 11, she received theological answers about why it was okay. The apostle Peter's dream in Acts 10 was often referenced. "It was the answer I wanted to hear," she admits. She continued to eat ribs.
Sick of food
Later, however, a chronic illness forced Hope to revisit the food issue. The only cure was a strict diet that eliminated common foods and ingredients such as sugar and wheat. She could no longer eat out; she learned to cook healthy and tasty meals from scratch.
"It was a huge blessing," she says. "My body healed, I lost a few pounds, and I began feeling better."
But a big question remained: How should she eat for the rest of her life?
Again, Hope turned to the Bible to see what God had to say. She sought the counsel of Christian doctors, scholars, and others who had done similar research. She was surprised to find an entire Christian subculture that followed biblical food laws, believing that the Hebrew Scriptures are still relevant. This gave her the confidence to study the food-related scriptures herself.
Brian, her husband, was concerned. He feared her questions had more to do with her Jewish heritage than her Christian faith. He adamantly quoted New Testament verses that seemed to promote eating pork.
"God had always been the glue that kept us together, but my husband was extremely opposed to the road I was going down."
A wedge formed between them, until Brian reluctantly studied the issues on his own. This became their turning point. "After he did his homework, he joined me on the journey," says Hope.
Together they learned that just as mothers have opinions on the foods their children should eat, God our Father cares about the foods we eat. From Genesis, Hope learned the importance of plant-based foods, such as fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, and seeds. But other scriptures were confusing. Did God arbitrarily declare some animals clean and other animals unclean? Again, the CPA tried to reconcile things.
The 'clean/unclean' dilemma
Hope discovered that God's classification system wasn't as arbitrary as it seemed. On a surface read of Leviticus 11 it appeared that God randomly chose which animals were clean and which were unclean, but a closer look revealed that these distinctions were in place since the time of Noah.
Further investigation showed that the classification of clean and unclean animals was part of an intelligent plan. Clean mammals have a "split hoof" and "chew the cud." These animals are herbivores; in other words they eat plants. Herbivores avoid many of the diseases, parasites, and worms that meat-eating animals acquire, so they are a healthier food choice for humans. Herbivores, like the cow, process their food differently than other animals. As the food works its way through their multi-stomach digestive system, the food is purified before toxins are absorbed into the animals' bodies.
Compare the cow to an unclean animal such as a pig (which has a split hoof but doesn't chew the cud); a pig's food goes to the stomach where it is directly absorbed during the digestive process.
When you consider that pigs are omnivores–they eat everything: plants, dead animals, small rodents, garbage, and even feces–this is an important difference. Animals like the cow, chicken, or tuna were designed as safe food sources, and God designated these animals as clean.
Others, like pigs, catfish, and vultures, were created to be scavengers to clean the environment and were designated as unclean. Hope learned that God's commands regarding clean and unclean animals weren't arbitrary but rather an indication of His love for us.
When God's plan is ignored–like feeding ground-up cattle parts to cows to get them to grow faster–we end up with unintended effects, like Mad Cow Disease. Hope's study of God's food laws strengthened her faith as she saw His intelligent design.
Excited by what she learned, Hope stopped eating the meat of unclean animals, including ribs. She also increased the amount of fruit, vegetables, nuts, and seeds in her diet. Today, at 39, her health has never been better, nor her faith stronger.
While Hope has finally found the answers that "add up" for her, she acknowledges that not everyone is bothered by the same questions. "There are theologians who have drawn different conclusions," she says.
Her intention in writing her book wasn't to get everyone to stop eating pork and shellfish, but rather to encourage Christians to study the issue for themselves, just as she and Brian did. She hopes her testimony will inspire believers to improve both their physical and spiritual health.
What's on God's Menu?
Discussion Starters
- Do you think believers should obey the Old Testament's food laws? Why, or why not?
- Read Mark 7:1-23. What do you think Jesus is trying to tell the religious leaders in this passage?
- Read Acts 10. What do you think Peter's dream means?
- What are your eating habits like? Could you see yourself adopting a "biblically kosher" diet?
delves further into some of the most challenging Scripture passages mentioned in the main part of this book. Fasten your seatbelts and get out your Bibles; this may be the richest Scripture study you have ever experienced.
Buy this book at the Heart of Wisdom Store
Also by Hope Egan
What the Bible Says about Healthy Living Cookbook
Join biblical health author Hope Egan and lifelong healthy eater Amy Cataldo as they unveil the long-awaited follow-up to What the Bible Says about Healthy Living.
Helping you incor porate God's ingredients into your life—simply and without sacrificing taste—this companion cookbook shows you how to prepare meals, snacks and desserts based on the principles outlined in What the Bible Says about Healthy Living. For years biblical health experts have been telling you how to think about biblical eating. Now there is a complete cookbook that helps you take action:
"I am enthusiastic in my recommendation of the What the Bible Says about Healthy Living Cookbook. It is, in many ways, the long-awaited companion to my book, What the Bible Says about Healthy Living."–Rex Russell, M.D.
"These simple to prepare recipes should inspire anyone who wants to honor their body—God's Temple—and feed their family from a biblical perspective."–Jordan Rubin–New York Times best-selling author of The Maker's Diet.


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Latest Entry: November 29, 2011
guilty crown ftw :D
March 27, 2011
Hello! WGS has decided to start a new feature which is this news forum. Like mini newsletters, each post documents any kind of events, notices, goals, issues, etc. about the group. If you would like to bring something to attention, just PM the creator: AnyaReii.
As of right now, we have 6 shops in progress, with ○CeCe's Bakery○ being the newest one created today.
♦ Around the World by dreamergurl_02 Open [product]
♦ ○CeCe's Bakery○ by snow_dropp Open [request]
♦ Continuum Chance by -ScarletSky- Open [request]
♦ Dreamers Shop by dreamergurl_02 Open [request]
♦ Hakurei Shrine by AnyaReii Open [product]
♦ Sweet Little Icon by MidnightAngel10 Closed [request]
A new theme, "Dark Touhou" will be April's theme. All contributions can be submitted in the Suggestions & Help forum. A few weeks after this new theme officially starts, a "Light Touhou" theme will follow. As summer approaches quickly, a new theme dedicated for the season will be here sometime in mid-May or June!
Current Goals:
- 1000 members
- 10 shops
- complete the Dark Touhou theme
Members! If you have not already, please invite your friends to increase participation and activeness!
Random Ramblings:
"i hate stealers."
the game "Post your Ctrl-V" is becoming more like a spam place , which is still fun
"my Hakurei Shrine shop's a fail" - sync_the_tempest/anyareii, agreed by midnightangel10
~ thank you -ScarletSky- for the support banner <3
guilty crown ftw :D
March 29, 2011
We're happy to know that WGS is growing at a good pace, considering there's at least 2 or 3 people joining each day up to this point. More active shoppers / owners will result in new features and events that have already been previously planned for the future.
For instance, when we ever have an abundance of shops, and that searching for the right one gets tedious, a new forum will open up and there one can request a shop search that will satisfy his/her needs ^^ (edit: actually were making it now lol )
Last night, the profile became noticeably different xP , the Dark Touhou theme will officially start on April 1, 2011 so we hope to change everything in time. If you have any interest in helping out, PM AnyaReii to send a gfx for the group. As of now, a "quote banner" is needed (if u don't understand you can also PM about it). Group support banners and avatars are welcome at anytime.
** New Idea(s) / Updates
♦ After starting a new theme each time, a new shop representing that theme will be created ! ^^ This plan will probably start during the "summer themes", not this current one.
Want to suggest more themes? Come to this forum
♦ Currently under construction, the ultimate "shop catalog" will be here as soon as there are enough shops. (It's one of the group pages)
Current Goals:
- 1000 members
- 10 shops
- complete the Dark Touhou theme
Random notes:
- thanks dreamergurl_02 for the new group avatar ♥
- hm.. when should the theme end? late april? then light touhou could end mid-may or something.. cuz I hope to get a summer theme going before june..
guilty crown ftw :D
April 1, 2011
Happy April everyone! And thanks to members, we now have 500 people here! Hopefully we can send more private welcomes to the new shoppers. As of right now, the "Sweet Little Icon" shop is expected to open sometime next week (midnightangel10 get working) , The Search a Shop forum will open up sometime around the middle of the month hopefully; no harm in starting now than later.
Notice: Me and another mod might be out for a couple of days during the week of April 18th. So let me (AnyaReii) know if you are willing to watch over WGS for a little bit.. thanks ♥
and MODS and members, this is optional but greatly appreciated, but if any of you have time, please AFFILIATE this group with other groups in order to spread some attention ^^ thanks!
Current Goals:
- 1000 members
- 10 shops
** New Idea(s) / Updates
♦ new shop owner IVIilkShake. Please check out her new shop: The Gift Box, where surprise graphics are made!
♦ we could use one more support banner for this current theme (; If you help, you can upload them to the suggestions forum.
♦ the new theme is ready to go ~ the next theme, Light Touhou, will start around the last week of April.
Random Notes:
- shops are a bit quiet right now. think im gonna go start affiliating with groups
- midnightangel10 u better finish that shop.
- making 2 shops are allowed, but i dont think ill allow 3 unless I know you are very dedicated/active in this group
- noooooo stealing ♥
guilty crown ftw :D
Shop Owner [Rank 1] ★
April 5, 2011
Everything's just flowing normal right now... and "Little Sweet Icon" is finally open! And eventually, anime-themed product shops might be here. They could represent well known animes such as Bleach, Naruto, Pandora Hearts, Code Geass, D. Gray Man, Shugo Chara, etc. etc. I'm planning to just make them all, but if any member would like to claim an anime to work on, please pm me as soon as you can ^^. The more shops the bettter.
Notice: Me and another mod might be out for a couple of days during the week of April 18th. So let me (AnyaReii) know if you are willing to watch over WGS for a little bit.. thanks ♥
- 1000 members
- 10 shops (almost there)
** New Idea(s) / Updates
♦ none at this moment
(ノಥ益ಥ )ノ ┻━┻ *throws table* join World Graphics Shopping!
Shop Owner [Rank 1] ★
April 10, 2011
About the next theme...
Instead of the Light Touhou, we'll just move on to Vocaloid (touhou's just gonna get boring later on xD). Help is always appreciated! Submit any gfx you've made for us in the suggestions/help forum, and we will decide where ro go from there. There is already a new avatar waiting to be put up, but more of them are nice anyway.
Current Shop List:
♦ Around the World by dreamergurl_02 Open [product]
♦ ○CeCe's Bakery○ by snow_dropp Open [request]
♦ Continuum Chance by -ScarletSky- Open [request]
♦ Dreamers Shop by dreamergurl_02 Open [request]
♦ Hakurei Shrine by AnyaReii Open [product]
♦ Sweet Little Icon by MidnightAngel10 Open [request]
♦ The Gift Box! by IVIilkShake Open [request]
- 1000 members
- 10 shops (almost there)
** New Idea(s) / Updates
♦ for this vocaloid theme, i was thinking of making the gfx look kind of "worldy".. like a globe or sky in the backgrounds of the gfx. (i dunno, thats just a thought)
♦Keep inviting buddies
♦ support support support ♥
(ノಥ益ಥ )ノ ┻━┻ *throws table* join World Graphics Shopping!
April 19, 2011
Glad to see that things are picking up again. We have 2 new applicants that may become shop owners. More requests are being made too. Additionally, we're going to hit 600 members!
We decided to get a head start on the new Vocaloid theme. An avatar has already been prepared for May; however, members are still welcome to submit another avatar or other gfx that could help the group (PM AnyaReii).
NOTE: I , along with MidnightAngel10, will be out for a couple of days starting Wednesday night
- 1000 members
- 10 shops (almost there)
New Ideas / Updates:
♦ gfx submissions for vocaloid theme are now open
♦ keep up the inviting
♦ forum check today
Random notes:
♦ snow_dropp WHERE ARE YOU, there's 3 undone requests !!
♦ should i change the freebie forum name =_=...
guilty crown ftw :D
April 23, 2011
I have added a new piece of information about the shops, directed towards all shop owners:
"♦ Important: Your shop will be closed after about 2 weeks you are found inactive here. We can then ask other mods to fulfill your incompleted requests or tell them to request at another active shop. You will also be notified by a pm. "
I forgot to mention what happens to inactive shops in the "accepting" pm for mods. Anyway, please remember this everyone ~
And btw I will not close your shop if nobody has been coming to it lately. As I said, I will only check for your activeness here. The "Shop of the Week" link will soon be working, and the shops with less attention will probably be priority on the list.
The vocaloid theme has also started a bit early and thanks MidnightAngel10 for the profile. Again as mentioned earlier, more gfx for the group is still welcomed.
New Shops:
♦ OVER THE RAINBOW by Amazing1004
♦ Y.A.O.I. by LunarSakuya
♦ A+ Forever by Kiti-chan
Thank you guys for joining the team ^^ it certainly improves the environment here!
- 1000 members
** We have reached 10 shops!
New Ideas / Updates:
♦ The anime-themed product shops are still being decided on. For more info, visit the April 5 news
♦ need a vocaloid support banner
Random notes:
♦ snow_dropp WHERE ARE YOU. were gonna be doing ur requests soon o_o
guilty crown ftw :D
April 30, 2011
Happy May tomorrow ~ hope that we can get a new colorful vocaloid avi to start out the month =]. Also I'm glad that the number of shops are increasing at a higher rate.
Current Shop List:
♦ A+ Forever by Kiti-chan Open [request]
♦ Around the World by dreamergurl_02 Open [product]
♦ ○CeCe's Bakery○ by snow_dropp Closed [request]
♦ Continuum Chance by -ScarletSky- Open [request]
♦ Dreamers Shop by dreamergurl_02 Open [request]
♦ Hakurei Shrine by AnyaReii Open [product]
♦ ♥ Her Wonderland ♥ by MadamAlice Open [request]
♦ OVER THE RAINBOW by Amazing1004 Open [request]
♦ Sweet Little Icon by MidnightAngel10 Open [request]
♦ Synn's Shop by EyesSetToKill- Open [request]
♦ The Gift Box! by IVIilkShake Open [request]
♦ Y.A.O.I. by LunarSakuya Open [product]
A new poll about a new theme will be added shortly. The 5 options will not be specific animes ,but instead will be more broad. They are "Asian World", "Sweets Galore", "Midnight City", "Gothic Lolita", and "Fantasy Land". More information on these themes will be available when the poll is made. Please look forward to voting and let others know~ thanks!
- 1000 members
- 20 shops
New Ideas / Updates:
♦ The anime-themed product shops are still being decided on. For more info, visit the April 5 news
♦ need a vocaloid support banner
♦ new vocaloid avi..
guilty crown ftw :D
May 9, 2011
Vote for the new theme if you haven't done so already! The poll will probably close around May 20th, and so far Midnight City is winning *.* And keep up the shopping, members. I'm still thinking of things to do that will lessen the boring-ness of this place. Summer is also approaching and people are starting to go on vacation sooner or later. So MODS: I need to know if you will be away anytime during this summer! Simply leave a guestbook message or PM me AnyaReii.
Additionally, we finally got a new support banner after much laziness, and so please put it somewhere in your place if you want.
And thanks everyone! We reached 700 members now ^^
- 1000 members
- 20 shops
Random Notes:
~ starting to make random new wgs avis for the 5 themes xD
~ not that I don't like request shops, they are good but.. i kinda wish there were more product shops
guilty crown ftw :D
May 15, 2011
Looks like gothic lolita is still winning. A playlist has already been updated for the theme, but can be changed if a new theme seems to be winning. Personally I wanted midnight city but oh well xD. Again as a reminder, the poll ends May 20th which is like 5 days. A new Vocaloid avatar has also been uploaded (sorry if it looks a little rushed).
The Suggest A Shop forum is up now. Members there can post their ideas on what kind of shops shop owners should make in the future. So owners, check it out sometime ~.
- 1000 members
- 20 shops
New Ideas / Updates:
♦ I'm thinking that if there are a lot of shops, we could have rankings like "Most viewed shop", "least popular shop", "most popular", "neatest shop", "best quality", etc. . . lol just a thought if i'm not too lazy.
♦ Wanna take a peek at the "gothic lolita" avi? i think it will be this one:
Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hide
guilty crown ftw :D
May 27, 2011
Well the new profile is practically up, hope it looks fine. And we need for action going on here! I'm thinking of sending a notice to all members later. There are also 2 groups to support as well:
If you like, please help out ~ =)
Also, I'd like to ask mods who have free time to start more product shops. I made a draft list of theme ideas of them..
- Ao no Exorcist is being worked on at the moment, and then there is "Uniform Explosion"..
Possible Ideas:
- "The Black Order" (D. Gray Man)
- Code Geass
- Fantasy Land, Kawaii Magic, Dark Rose Manor, The School Campus, Action Zone, Shounen Realm, Shoujo Realm (these are all from a certain group MidnightAngel10 made a while back. we could definetly make something out of it ;o)
- the other themes that were voted on earlier: Sweets Galore, Midnight City, Asian World
- shops on various holidays (like a christmas shop in december, valentines shop in february, etc)
- World of Aion (if dont kno the game Aion, then don't bother xD)
- Pokemon ?
- K-pop groups
- Ulzzang shop
- Anime music (anime guys and girls with headphones, musical notes, and all that stuff)
- Togainu no Chi
- Tales of series
- vocaloid
- shops dedicated to the 4 seasons
and lots lots more
New Ideas/Updates:
- well the ideas are already up there..
- new profile
- start brainstorming for next theme
- maybe we can change the profile layout over the summer..
guilty crown ftw :D
June 1, 2011
Happy June! I made a new avatar, hope it's not too bad. Also we're starting to think about the next theme as well. Should it be an anime or should we just stick to a general summer theme? =_= Anywho, I will think of something soon hopefully. No polls for this theme because there's not much time. The current gothic lolita theme is scheduled to end around June 15. I have vacation shortly after that day so I hope to do the next theme quick or get some help before then.
Keep up the product shops too ~! The more the better , and we will be unique from many other groups
New Ideas/Updates:
- new theme coming as mentioned before
- The shop list has been modified a little. Request and product shops have been separated into their own categories so that there is more organization and I hope to bring out the product shops more b/c they are the focus of the group ^^
Random Stuffs:
- I like the colors i put on this post for once ;o
- NEED MORE REQUESTS D:< do i have to send a mass pm early? xD
guilty crown ftw :D
June 30, 2011
Sorry that it's been a month since I updated these. Anyway, I'm back from vacation and we have started the Tsubasa Chronicles theme! Everything on the profile has not been replaced yet, but I'll get there ._. By the way, I'm thinking of an Uraboku theme next (if you all don't mind xD). If not, then I'll just set up a poll with 5 selections.
Also, I do understand that shops are getting a little inactive (I still need to finish up my shops too ><). Mods I appreciate if you are still active here, but ill be checking up on everyone sometime! im probably gonna have to start using the method of notifying mods through pm if there's an unfinished request :]. That's no problem on my side though, but if it gets annoying just let me know.
- 1000 members
- 20 shops
New Ideas/Updates:
♦ uraboku theme next if no objections
♦ tsubasa profile updated
♦ might update the structure of the profile page & make it more nice xD
guilty crown ftw :D
We're going to change things in WGS. All members can see this, but I'm mainly concerned about the mods cuz they should understand this clearly ^^
This is the letter that will be sent to all mods who currently have a request shop:
Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hide
Hi! You have received this message because you are a mod who currently has a "request shop" in World Graphics Shopping and I want you to know some things because the group is changing things a little.
Most of the request shops are a little inactive if you haven't noticed already; when customers come visit WGS to request, they sometimes don't want to spend the time to choose a specific request shop. SO, instead of having individual request shops, there will now be "general request shops" placed in the forums. Take a look sometime after the update. They are just like general request threads: one seperate thread for just avatars, a seperate thread for banners, etc. These new shops can have names too, you and the others can suggest some on the wall or something xP. All mods will be sharing them and watching over them ~.
Each general request shop will be on: avatars, banners, icons, profiles, wallpapers (<-- im gonna have to explain this).
The only request shops that can be made is if it will produce things other than the things listed above. (example: renders, badges?, etc)
Because of this.. I think I will have to lock all request shops, including yours... And I'm truly sorry about that But all "product shops" are still kept and you are more than welcome to start a shop with pre-made avatars ^^. The more product shops, the better ~. Again, sorry if the change will disappoint some of you. As of right now, I have not erased any request shops yet just in case some of you want to go back to them for whatever reasons. They will probably be locked sometime next week or so.
If possible, I encourage mods to make product shops anyway because it was the original focus of this group - basically a group with all pre-made gfx stuff. I guess there's no avoiding requests now, but I still would like to..keep the original plan going xD ~
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU SUPPORT THIS IDEA, OR IF YOU ARE AGAINST THIS by replying back to this message. thank you so much for taking your time reading this.
Questions are welcome too
- AnyaReii, creator of WGS
So basically, here are some quick notes about the change:
♦ no more individual shops, general request threads are up now
♦ product shops are still there
-not done-
guilty crown ftw :D


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Meryl Weinsaft Cooper '92
and Jessica Kleiman, Be Your
Own Best Publicist
(Career Press,
January 2011)
Be Your Own Best Publicist focuses on helping job seekers — as well
as those who are currently employed — market themselves in the workplace. The authors
believe that anyone can use basic public relations skills to land a new job, attract freelance assignments, stay essential in a current position, or obtain a promotion.
Cooper is managing director of the home and lifestyle division of the communications agency, DeVries Public Relations. She also oversees the firm's digital marketing and
social media strategies.
John DiLeo '82, Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors (Hansen Publishing Group, 2010)
DiLeo's fourth book takes a unique approach to examining films adapted from one of America's greatest playwrights. Instead of simply analyzing the films, DiLeo focuses on 11 actors (such as Marlon Brando and Geraldine Page) who appeared in more than one of Williams's movies and their mostly successful — but occasionally questionable — interpretations of his characters.
DiLeo is a contributing book reviewer for the Washington Post Book World and writes DVD and film-book reviews for three other publications.
Cathi Brese Doebler '95, Ditch the Joneses, Discover Your Family: How to Thrive on Less Than Two Incomes! (Brese Doebler, 2010)
Doebler attempts to debunk the myth that it takes two incomes for a family to survive in today's economy. Using faith-based views and values, Ditch the Joneses helps parents balance their financial life with maintaining realistic ideals for a healthy and solid family. Doebler supplements Ditch the Joneses with a CD workbook that includes audio of a personal coaching session with the author.
Doebler brings her business coaching and training experience to teaching family-oriented financial responsibility and decision making. She lives with her family in upstate New York.
Mike Faber '82, 52 Greatest Business Development Questions Card Deck (Broadcast Your Best Publishing, 2010)
This companion deck of
cards reinforces many of the ideas
developed in
Faber's books, 89 Seconds to Sales Success and 89 Seconds to Leadership Success. Each suit of the card deck contains 13 questions that hone sales skills, including tips on how
to determine a customer's circumstances, needs, budget, and decision-making priorities.
Faber is the founder and CEO of Faber Communications. He works as a keynote speaker and coach, sharing his more than 30 years of experience in sales, broadcasting, and communication with
a variety of organizations and businesses.
Ian Gurvitz '74, Deconstructing God: A Heretic's Case for Religion (Create-Space, 2010)
Deconstructing God takes an alternative view on faith by breaking down conventional Western views of god
and religion and arguing in favor of shifting the experience of religion away from blind faith to direct human experience.
Gurvitz resides in Los Angeles and works as a TV writer and executive producer. He maintains a blog and is a regular contributor
to the Huffington Post.
Leslie Harrison '07, A Year in
Ireland (Maxfield Music, 2010)
New Time Ensemble is a quartet that was formed in Ireland while the four musicians were attending the University of Limrick. The group features a guitar, fiddle, cello, and flute (Harrison), an unconventional instrument grouping for traditional Irish music, which gives the band its distinctive sound. The band's new 11-track CD includes a collection of traditional tunes, jigs, and reels that the group arranged.
Harrison holds a master's degree in flute performance from New York University, where she developed her interest in applying classical techniques to Irish music.
Mark Holdren '65, Back Roads of the Finger Lakes: A Journalist's Sketch Book (Powell Hill Press, 2010)
illustrated collection of 18 stories takes readers on a jaunt through the beautiful Finger Lakes countryside with a variety of colorful characters from the region. Back Roads features writing by Holdren and
illustrations by award-winning
Finger Lakes artist Elaine Verstraete.
Holdren has been honored by the Associated Press and New York News Publishers Association for his feature writing in the Canandaigua Daily Messenger.
Caroline Kang, M.M. '04, Zappa Symphonies (PentaTone Classics, 2010)
Cellist Kang is featured as the soloist on this recording of
a selection of 18th-century Dutch music. She teams
up with the New Dutch Academy,
a baroque orchestra from The Hague, Netherlands, for this unique glimpse into the orchestral history of the Dutch royal court in The Hague.
Kang lives in the Netherlands and has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and France as a chamber musician and orchestral player on both modern and
baroque cello. She studied at the Eastman School of Music before Ithaca College.
Matthew Litt '99, Christmas 1945: The Greatest Celebration in American History (History Publishing, 2010)
In 1945, President Truman
declared a four-day Christmas weekend for
federal employees to celebrate the recent peace achieved by the end of World
War II. Christmas 1945 explores the many stories of that celebration and commemorates the depth of the American spirit in 1945 and the importance of community connection.
Litt is a practicing attorney
and a member of the United
States Supreme Court Historical Society and the Historical Society of the Courts of the State of
New York.
Frank Meredith '78, The Battle
of Gettysburg as Seen by Two Teens:
The Stories of Tillie Pierce and Daniel Skelly (Create-Space, 2010)
second book on the Civil War is nonfiction and includes full reprints of the first-person accounts of the famous battle by two civilian teenagers who were eyewitnesses, as well as related maps and historical photos.
Meredith is a music teacher, musician, and a dedicated Civil War buff.
Steve Perrine '86 and Heather Hurlock,The New American Diet (Rodale Books, 2009)
The book
introduces new evidence about obesity-causing chemicals called "obesogens" that are present in the American diet. The chemicals are thought to disturb hormonal systems and trigger weight gain. Perrine challenges conventional thinking about diets and suggests ways to keep obesogens out of our bodies — not by
restricting food intake but by making simple food swaps.
Perrine is editor-at-large at Men's Health magazine.
Josh Rathbun '01 Crash Cadet (Joshua Rathbun/Crash Cadet, 2010)
Rathbun completed this album while working on his master's degree in architecture at Boston Architectural College. His inspiration derives from a variety of musical styles, ranging from ambient soundscapes to modern electronica to full orchestral pieces. Rathbun also provides vocals for this 16-track CD, which focuses on the "demise of American towns" and the "futility of architecture in a world dominated by economics, not design."
In addition to composing and producing music, Rathbun writes soundtracks for movies and games and creates independent works under the name Crash Cadet.
Karen Rockower '00, Whales Standing (Mark Turrigiano, 2010)
After releasing two albums as the front woman for the New York City rock trio, Bugs in the Dark, Whales Standing is Rockower's debut solo album.
The 12-track CD is inspired by her "real adventures and rich dream life." Urban Outside calls it "brash, uninhibited, melodic, and intimate."
Rockower taught herself to play piano and guitar by ear and feel. She lives in Brooklyn, and when she's not writing or performing, she works as a tattoo artist.
David Seigerman '88 and Pat Kirwan. Take Your Eye off the Ball: How to Watch Football by Knowing Where to Look (Triumph Books, 2010)
Take Your Eye
off the Ball teaches football fans how to make sense of the apparent chaos on the field and better understand the game they're watching. Seigerman and Kirwan take readers into the coach's mind by identifying key matchup advantages and analyzing a game so that everyone can understand it.
Seigerman is a veteran sports journalist who has worked in both print and broadcast media. He coauthored and coproduced the documentary, The Warrior Ethos: The Experience and Tradition of Boxing at West Point.
David Shapiro, Caged Writing (Xlibris Corporation, 2010)
In Caged Writing, 18 incarcerated individuals respond to written assignments given by Shapiro when he was teaching a creative writing and critical thinking course in an Arizona prison. More than half the students are serving life sentences for murder. Their insightful writing has a raw quality to it that is as profound as it is painful.
Shapiro taught at Ithaca College as an assistant professor of communications from 1992 to 2002. He lives in Tucson, Arizona, and continues to develop creative writing and critical thinking programs for prisons.
Heidi Skolnik '83 and Andrea Chernus, Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance (Human Kinetics, 2010)
For Skolnik and Chernus, timing is everything. The sports nutritionists write that consuming nutrients at the right time and in appropriately-sized servings can bring fitness and performance to a new level for both elite athletes and ordinary people.
Skolnik is a New York State certified nutritionist and president of Nutrition Conditioning, a nutrition consulting practice.
Michael Smith '78 (editor), Citizenship across the Curriculum (Indiana University Press, 2010)
Smith is a proponent of teaching students "how to develop a greater sense of empathy and see issues from a variety of perspectives so they can civilly discuss and disagree." This collection of essays urges higher education institutions to include civic engagement in the curriculum and provides methods to help teachers assess how well their students grasp the subject matter.
Smith is an associate professor of history at Ithaca College with a dual appointment in environmental studies.
Mark Volker '96, Elemental Forces (Centaur Records, 2010)
Composer and guitarist Volker's newest CD features a number of Central New York musicians, including Ithaca College faculty member and flutist Kelly Covert. The CD features "Deep Winter" for flute and interactive electronics, the chamber works "Ghost Signals" and "Painted on the Firmament," and an organ suite, among other selections.
Volker is an assistant professor of music and coordinator of composition at the Belmont University School of Music in Nashville, Tennessee.
Harvey Warren '73, Drop Debt (Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2010)
Drop Debt offers solutions for people who find themselves at the end of their financial rope and don't know where to turn, what to do, or who to trust. Warren shows that other options exist for people struggling with debt besides declaring bankruptcy.
Warren is a member of the Writers Guild of America and makes frequent appearances on television and radio programs, commenting on the consumer debt crisis in America.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Eugenio Velazquez doesn't fit the mold of the down-on-his luck, uneducated, underemployed courier who ferries drugs to the U.S. for Mexican drug cartels.
The dual citizen of the U.S. and Mexico belongs to Tijuana's elite, equally at ease on both sides of the border. He lives in a modest, suburban San Diego neighborhood and had a flourishing career designing some of the Mexican border city's most prominent buildings over the last decade, including its new main cathedral, an expansion of the Tijuana Cultural Center and the police headquarters.
Velazquez, 51, awaits sentencing Monday in San Diego for trying to smuggle 12.8 pounds of cocaine into the U.S. in a special lane for prescreened, trusted motorists. A drug-sniffing dog alerted inspectors to five packages hidden in the battery of his 2004 Nissan Quest at San Diego's San Ysidro port of entry.
Why would such a highly esteemed architect at the peak of his game risk so much?
Velazquez wrote U.S. District Judge Thomas Whelan last week that criminals threatened to kill him and hurt his family in San Diego and Tijuana if he refused.
"Fear and uncertainty are the worst of counselors one could have," he wrote. "They paralyze you and one acts stupidly because your mind plays games on you."
As Mexican cartels move cocaine north from South America, they rely on "mules" to hide small packages of drugs in vehicle compartments and on their bodies to get past U.S. inspectors on the Mexican border. Many couriers are young, poor or adrift, desperate for a few hundred dollars. At California crossings alone, inspectors seized 86 tons of marijuana, 7 tons of cocaine and 4 tons of methamphetamine in the 2011 fiscal year.
"Eugenio Velazquez is not your typical border bust defendant," his attorney, Jeremy Warren, wrote the judge.
Born in the U.S. and raised and educated in Mexico, the college professor and devoted Catholic boasts more than 400 residential, commercial and liturgical projects during a 30-year career that includes a stint as president of the Tijuana Architects Association. His works range from utilitarian industrial parks for multinational corporations on Tijuana's eastern outskirts to some of the city's most recognized landmarks.
Zeta, a Tijuana newspaper known for investigating organized crime, named Velazquez its Cultural Person of the Year in 2008. That year, the Tijuana Cultural Center opened "El Cubo," or "The Cube," a $9-million, burnt-sienna structure that stands next to a distinctive globe-shaped building and provides enough space for large art exhibitions.
Velazquez has described his work as modern with regional flair and claimed Frank Lloyd Wright as an influence.
Mery Lopez-Gallo, his wife of 19 years, is also highly visible as community affairs director for Spanish-language Univision radio stations in San Diego, known for charitable work on her employer's behalf. She was instrumental in producing spots that warned migrants to the dangers of being smuggled in hidden vehicle compartments and trunks, a campaign that won the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner's Award for Public Service in 2005.
According to a court filing by his attorney, Velazquez's downfall began with a project to design a ranch's facade. The architect, fearful of drug-fueled violence, accepted his client's offer to provide personal security when crossing the border between home and work. The arrangement seemed to work out so well that Velazquez referred a friend who also wanted protection.
Then the client — unnamed in the filing — demanded the men pay $40,000 or drive drugs across the border. He flipped a coin to determine who would transport the drugs and Velazquez lost. The architect surrendered his minivan for packing and got the call for March 4, his wife's birthday.
Lopez-Gallo says she received threatening calls within hours of her husband's detention, prompting her to flee to her brother's house with her two teenage daughters. She wrote the judge that she "felt the devil's breath running in the back of my neck."
Velazquez told the judge that he should have volunteered to border inspectors that his minivan was loaded with drugs.
"To my end, I know I did the wrong thing," he wrote.
Velazquez, who pleaded guilty in June to one count of importing a controlled substance, has elicited little sympathy from U.S. authorities.
"It's very common for a drug smuggler to claim coercion after they get caught," said Lauren Mack, a spokeswoman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which led the investigation. "The question is why they don't come to authorities before they're caught."
"Do they quit if they get away with it the first time?" she added.
Paul Starita, an assistant U.S. attorney handling the case, declined to comment on Velazquez's explanation.
Jesse Navarro, a longtime Velazquez family friend who works as a public affairs officer for the San Diego County district attorney's office, said he was disappointed that the architect didn't turn to authorities for help and called his behavior "ignorant and naive." Yet he said he also understood Velazquez's fears.
"It appears that he felt trapped and determined — incorrectly — that the only way to protect himself and his family was to do what the unscrupulous narco-traffickers demanded of him," Navarro wrote the judge.
Velazquez's attorney has asked the judge for a one-year sentence of home confinement. After being freed on $100,000 bond, Velazquez opened an architecture and interior design firm with a friend in Chula Vista, a San Diego suburb.
Velazquez is pressing ahead with Tijuana's Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, a giant complex under construction across the street from City Hall that will be the seat of the Catholic archdiocese.
"He desperately wants to complete that project, and the church has stood behind him as the architect whose vision has been and will continue to be embodied throughout the structures and grounds," his attorney wrote the judge.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
Six rural school districts as well as two schools in San Diego County's eastern region were closed Tuesday and around 30,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers were without power because of powerful Santa Ana winds and elevated risk of wildfires.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials will shut down several lanes of traffic beginning Tuesday morning at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry to install equipment in preparation for the arrival of the migrant caravan, the agency said.
Santa Ana winds continued Tuesday to plague firefighters battling the deadly Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties as officials re-emphasized to evacuated residents that they must stay away until the area has been declared safe.
Police on Tuesday were searching for a man suspected of robbing a smoothie bar at gunpoint in Mira Mesa.
Santa Ana winds continue Tuesday, weakening Wednesday through Thursday. Very dry and gusty conditions will continue to bring elevated fire risk through Wednesday.
Santa Ana winds picked up again Monday and were expected to continue into Tuesday as firefighters battling the deadly Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties worked to hold back the flames.
Deputies shot and killed a man Monday afternoon during a confrontation at an East County apartment complex.
Among the Paradise residents that lost their homes to the Camp Fire were several graduates of Chula Vista High School.


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Intellectual Property and Technology Law
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Get started with Hangouts
You can use Hangouts to:
- Start a chat conversation or video call.
- Make phone calls using Wi-Fi or data.
- Send text messages with your Google Voice or Project Fi phone number.
Hangouts sync automatically across devices. If you start a Hangout on your computer, you can continue your chat on another device, like your phone.
Watch how Hangouts works
What you need to use Hangouts
- A Google Account.
- A computer or phone with a camera and microphone. Learn how to use your camera and microphone when you start a video call for the first time.
- An internet or data connection.
System and browser requirements
Before you use Hangouts, check if your computer has these:
Operating systems that work with Hangouts
Hangouts works with the current version and 2 previous major releases of the operating systems listed below.
- Mac OS X
- Windows
- Chrome
- Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions
Web browsers that work with Hangouts
Hangouts works with the current version and 1 previous major release of the browsers listed below.
On Internet Explorer and Safari, download and install the latest version of the Hangouts plugin.
What you need to make video calls
- Broadband connection to the Internet.
- USB web camera. Other devices, like virtual cameras, may not work.
- Any quad core processor.
How much bandwidth you need
Hangouts changes how much bandwidth is used based on your network.
Minimum bandwidth required
- Outbound: 300 kbps
- Inbound: 300 kbps
Ideal bandwidth for two-person video calls
- Outbound: 3.2 mbps
- Inbound: 2.6 mbps
Ideal bandwidth for group video calls
- Outbound: 3.2 mbps
- Inbound (with 5 participants): 3.2 mbps
- Inbound (with 10+ participants): 4.0 mbps
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Here's the Temple City grand jury transcripts Part 1 (5.1 MB) and
Part 2 (5.1 MB).
They are lengthy and detailed, but a great insight into just how sleazy local politics can become when a $75 million development is at stake.
Not only do witness tell of bribery, greed, money laundering and back rooms deals, there's also talk of voodoo rituals performed by former mayor Judy Wong.
Read 'em and enjoy!


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Sky News' @fieldproducer ranked most influential UK journalist on Twitter
Sky News digital news editor Neal Mann (@fieldproducer), is the UK's most influential journalist on Twitter, according to a new survey.
A study of more than 330,000 tweets by social media site Tweetminster and PR firm Portland found that Mann had retweeted and been mentioned 100,000 times between June and September, according to a Guardian report.
The Guardian's media news site mediaguardian.co.uk (@mediaguardian) came second in the rankings, with Guardian News & Media editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger (@arusbridger), BBC presenter Andrew Neil (@afneil), and the Guardian's main news feed (@guardiannews) making up the rest of the top five.
Channel 4 News economics editor Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) and presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) are 11th and 12th respectively. FT digital media correspondent Tim Bradshaw (@tim) came in 19th, and the Independent's foreign editor Archie Bland (@archiebland) was 20th.
Accounts belonging to the Guardian or Guardian writers took nine of the top 20 places.
Telegraph writers took four places between 20 and 30, with blogs editor Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) 25th, and 10 places in total.
Other notable entries include the Independent's Johann Hari (@johannhari101), who has gone from being a prolific tweeter to rarely using the social network after facing allegations of plagiarism beginning in June.
Every account in the top 50 belongs to someone who writes for a major news outlet. (The total here is 51 as Jonathan Freedland (@j_freedland) works for both the BBC and the Guardian.)
The Guardian: 17
The Telegraph: 10
The BBC: 8
Channel 4 News: 5
The FT: 4
Sky News: 3
Indy: 3
The Times: 1
See the full top 50 on Guardian.co.uk.Tags: Alan Rusbridger, Damian Thompson, Faisal Islam, Jonathan Freedland, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Neal Mann, the Telegraph, Tim Bradshaw, Twitter


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An anonymous company plans to invest millions and create more than a dozen jobs in the Denton area, according to county records.
An anonymous company plans to invest millions and create more than a dozen jobs in the Denton area, according to county records.
Davidson County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday night about entering into an economic development incentive grant contract with the company, which is being identified as "Project Logistics."
Under the guidelines of the proposal, Davidson County will pay "Project Logistics" a grant each year for seven years, provided the company meets the requirements of the contract as to investment, jobs and wages, according to county records.
The grant will not exceed $8,100 per year, according to records. The calculation for payment of the grant will be .0027 times the total investment in plant, machinery and equipment.
The company plans to invest $3 million during the first three years of the contract and provide a minimum of 20 jobs.
Last month, Steve Googe, executive director of the Davidson County Economic Development Commission, asked commissioners to hold a public hearing to discuss incentives for the anonymous company.
Googe said he could not comment any further on the subject, nor reveal the company's name.
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Davidson County Governmental Center at 913 Greensboro St. in Lexington.


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The national media descended on the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia earlier this month, shamed into covering the murder trial of Kermit Gosnell by a misplaced sense of obligation.
That arrival was compelled by a newspaper column written in USA Today by Kirsten Powers, who insinuated that the case was being ignored because of bias.
"Let me state the obvious," Powers wrote. "This should be front-page news. When Rush Limbaugh attacked Sandra Fluke, there was nonstop media hysteria. The venerable NBC Nightly News' Brian Williams intoned, 'A firestorm of outrage from women after a crude tirade from Rush Limbaugh,' as he teased a segment on the brouhaha. Yet, accusations of babies having their heads severed - a major human-rights story if there ever was one - doesn't make the cut.
"You don't have to oppose abortion rights to find late-term abortion abhorrent or to find the Gosnell trial eminently newsworthy. This is not about being 'pro-choice' or 'pro-life.' It's about basic human rights."
You'd think the city's Tourism Marketing Corp. sponsored her words. New faces came to town. And those who had already been paying attention felt obliged to state that fact.
When Jake Tapper interviewed The Philadelphia Inquirer's Joe Slobodzian on CNN, Tapper was quick to point out that he had first covered the case in March. The Washington Post's Melinda Henneberger said last Monday that she'd first opined on the case two years ago for Politics Daily. The popular website newser.com noted it had run a story the day after the trial opened March 18.
But no sense of guilt is warranted. There is no causal connection between coverage of this case and bias. To the extent the trial was being ignored, the oblivion extended to both ends of the political spectrum and was probably more attributable to the grisly evidence than anything else.
There's only so much information anyone can take about bloodstained blankets, fetuses in jars, and the cutting of infant spinal cords. Slobodzian reported last week that Medical Examiner Sam Gulino testified about examining 47 fetuses found in a refrigerator at Gosnell's clinic. (Gosnell was disputing charges by his medical waste-disposal firm. The defense alleges he froze the remains awaiting a resolution that never happened.)
Gosnell is being prosecuted for violating, not adhering to, the laws regarding pregnancy termination. Any media avoiding the case must have a deep-seated bias in favor of bureaucratic ineptitude, because beyond the alleged criminal conduct, that is what the case is about: the blind eye turned toward the atrocities committed at a West Philadelphia clinic by those charged with regulating same. The facility should have been shut long ago.
Gosnell isn't indicative of what occurs when abortion is legal; he is a walking warning for what might come if Roe v. Wade is overturned or whittled away slowly by the states. Every week, it seems, another state takes measures to limit abortion rights. Consider what has occurred in just two months.
The Washington Post recently detailed how, in the last six weeks, four states - Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, and North Dakota - have adopted some of the most stringent restrictions on abortion in the nation. Alabama seeks to require that abortion providers have privileges at local hospitals. Arkansas is attempting to ban abortions after the first trimester. North Dakota is even more restrictive, prohibiting abortion as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected. Not to be outdone, the Kansas state legislature just said life begins at fertilization.
And two weeks ago, the Virginia Board of Health voted to require hospital-like building codes of clinics that some fear will put them out of business. A female supporter of those measures was heard to say, "We need to be assured that a Kermit Gosnell-type practitioner is not operating in Virginia."
Perhaps she should be careful what she wishes for. If Virginia and the other states that seek to put abortion providers out of business are successful, will we be left with fewer or more Gosnell-like facilities? After all, he stands accused of ignoring the law and conducting himself without regard for state interference. What does that harken back to?
Michael Smerconish writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer.


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SOURCE: AmbiCom Holdings, Inc.
March 18, 2013 09:45 ET
MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 18, 2013) - AmbiCom Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: ABHI), a leading designer and developer of wireless products for the medical and automotive industries, and a distributor of innovative healthcare products, today announced that they have received an additional $1.2 million order for their WL54-CF CompactFlash product to be used in a major company's glucose meter products. This order is an addition to the previously announced $380,000 order expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2013. The new $1.2 million order is due for delivery in the third quarter of 2013. This client has purchased more than $3 million worth of AmbiCom WL54-CF products during the past five years.
About AmbiCom Holdings, Inc.
AmbiCom is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and is a leading designer and developer of wireless products focusing on the wireless medical and automotive industries. The Company's wireless modules and devices are based on the Company's innovative application software for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. AmbiCom is committed to wireless design and development of software and hardware, and to bringing new and innovative products to the wireless medical markets and other sectors. AmbiCom also serves as a distributor for innovative healthcare products both in the US and abroad. The Company plans to grow organically, and to augment that growth by selectively acquiring complementary products and technologies via acquisition opportunities deemed to be of strategic value. For more information, visit www.ambicom.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to our ability to maintain our website and associated computer systems, our ability to generate sufficient market acceptance for our products and services, our ability to generate sufficient operating cash flow, and general economic conditions. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one of more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.
Beverly Jedynak
Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc.
312-943-1123Email Contact
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Martin E. Janis & Company, Inc.
312-943-1123Email Contact
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Promo Murah Senar tenis Babolat ADDICTION 125 17 Original
Senar tenis Babolat ADDICTION 125/17 Original
Babolat offers the perfect string for the tennis is Babolat's slightly firmer and more durable multifilament counterpart to XCel. Addiction is a nice choice for the player looking for power, comfort, and feel. However, it plays slightly firmer than its counterpart XCel, offering less power and a bit more control. Durability is also enhanced with Polytetrafluorethylene, a low friction material included to reduce string notching and premature breakage. Our TW playtesters found some nice ball pocketing and a lively response from this string. This would be a great choice for the all-court player looking for the soft feel of a multifilament, but wanting a little more control and durability. The thinner 17 gauge will offer a softer feel with slightly less durability than the 16g. .
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Blessed Wittikund of Westphalia
- Wittikund of Saxony
- Widukind of….
- Wittekind of….
Raised a pagan. Duke of Westphalia (in modern Germany). When Communion was given to Christian soldiers on Christmas night, he had a vision of the Christ Child. He converted to Christianity, was sponsored into the Church by Charlemagne, and baptized in 785.
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
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MIAMI - The impact of the pope's trip to Cuba will be felt in the long-term, but the pilgrimage to the island from Miami has already brought healing to many Cuban-Americans who participated, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said Thursday.
More than 300 pilgrims accompanied Wenski to Cuba this week in honor of Pope Benedict XVI's trip to the island. Many were Cuban-Americans returning for the first time in many years, or the children of exiles.
"One of the purposes of the pope's trip was to promote healing and reconciliation among all Cubans," Wenski told The Associated Press upon his return to Miami. "To the extent these Cuban-Americans were able to experience healing by being in their homeland or that of their parents, that purpose was fulfilled."
Benedict demanded greater freedom for the Catholic Church in Cuba during his Mass on Wednesday before hundreds of thousands of people.
In what seemed a thinly veiled reference to the Cuban reality, he also spoke of biblical leaders those who wrongly interpreted the search for religious truth, "leading them to irrationality and fanaticism; they close themselves up in 'their truth' and try to impose it on others."
Still, Some Cuban-Americans on the trip had hoped for stronger words about freedom in Cuba from the pope and more direct and overt support for the country's small dissident community.
Andy Gomez, a senior fellow at the University of Miami's Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, was among the pilgrims.
"If the Church wants to continue to play an important role in Cuban society, it will have to take a more aggressive stand in the future on human rights, political prisoners and dissidents," Gomez said. "They have done a good job in the last two years, but it remains to be seen whether (Cuban President) Raul Castro is willing to give them more space."
Wenski said just the presence of Benedict in Cuba helped draw the world's attention to the island and said the real impact of the visit would not be felt immediately.
"Like with John Paul, the effect of Pope Benedict's visit will be in the long run. It was not just a flash in the pan," Wenski said, referring to Pope John Paul II's 1998 trip to Cuba.
He said the pope's request that Good Friday be recognized in Cuba was a symbol of Benedict's broader desire for more recognition and freedoms for the Church and the Cuban people.


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Only a few changes found their way into the 2012 Yukon. Fog lamps are standard on across the lineup as are rear-seat audio controls. 22-inch wheels are now available on the SLE and SLT and the SLT now comes with heated seats.
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Towing and hauling ability; ride and handling; quiet, refined interior; available luxury features; available seating for up to nine; hybrid drivetrain available
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Report: Anthony Johnson Will Fight Jake Rosholt Four Weeks After His Light-Heavyweight Debut
(Eventually, they had to hold a piece of roast beef above the camera just so Anthony would sit still. Props: @Anthony_Rumble)
Booking more than one fight in advance is usually the M.O. of check-collectors like Bob Sapp, who don't really care about winning, and don't plan on taking much damage anyway. It could also be the mark of excessive optimism — a clear sign that you're looking past your next opponent. It's safe to say that Anthony Johnson falls into that second category. As MMA Fighting reports, Johnson has been booked to face former UFC prospect Jake Rosholt in a light-heavyweight bout at Xtreme Fight Night 8 on September 21st — just four weeks after Rumble's official light-heavyweight debut against Esteves "Quiet Riot" Jones at Titan Fighting Championships 24.
Rosholt, a former middleweight who was cut from the UFC following a first-round submission loss to Kendall Grove at UFC 106 in November 2009, has gone 6-2 with one no-contest since his stint in the Octagon, with five of those wins coming via first-round stoppage. Rosholt made the jump to 205 pounds in his last fight in June, but wound up losing to Matt Thompson via kneebar — a result that doesn't bode well for his chances against Anthony Johnson. Then again, if Rumble gets injured or badly K.O.'d during his fight against Esteves Jones, Johnson vs. Rosholt might not even happen. Don't order tickets quite yet, is what we're saying.
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THE PAST RECAPTUREDA talk by Mrs. Jane F. Fletcher, Rollins College Archivist, Wed. March 12, 1975, to the Winter Park Historical Society at Hooker Hall of the Congregational Church of Winter Park. This afternoon I would like to see if we can recreate a little of the flavor of Winter Park and Rollins College back in the -very earliest days. Statistics and dates are the necessary structure of history, but to make it alive for us and not just a series of dull facts, I want you to try and visualize what life was like then as I present some of the memories in the words of some of the participants. Marion Coan Barnes a charter student of Rollins writes: "The township of Winter Park had already been bought and laid out by Mr. Chase and Mr. Chapman. When the R.R. was completed we moved to Winter Park. What attracted my father I do not know unless it was the beautiful lakes and the tall stately Pines that looked like sentinels watching over everything... It was a beautiful spot: There were no streets just paths winding thru the woods, it wasn't dense like so many waste places in Fla., of course the boulevard was well marked leading to the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers had started to build what was known as the Rogers' house (later the Seminole Inn and then the Virginia Inn) We had our first dinner there, gopher soup. Here are Marjorie Blackman Wallace Sloaterman's memories of the Rogers House, as many of you know, Marjorie was the daughter of one of Rollins' early presidents, William Fremont Blackman: "Three memories center around this building, all very personal, of friendship, love and war. First, I think of Loring A. Chase, one of the original founders of Winter Park, a delightful elderly man, and my good friend. We walked back and forth on the verandah, talking endlessly, "of many things", and as I grew older and the Rogers House became the Seminole Inn, my love for this unassuming, quiet man grew. I can never assess the influence he had on his "little girl" because I had to grow old myself to really appreciate him. He had a dine garnet ring, a huge glowing perfect stone, and he had more than once told my mother that he wanted me to have it when he died, "to remember me by", he said. He died in the north, and the ring disappeared, but I didn't need it to remember him by as long as I myself live, and perhaps in some distant world we may stroll arm-in-arm, once more.


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Told to earn a PhD and enter academia, Jennifer Cook ignored the advice and took a research job with Genentech. Told to stick with research, she earned her business degree instead.
"I've always pursued what I love," she says. "I've never had a master plan—I've just taken the path that interested me, and that's paid off fabulously well."
Cook started with Genentech after earning her master's in biology from Stanford. She spent five years in research before taking another lab position at a startup pharmaceutical firm in San Diego.
Challenges at the startup made her realize the importance of good management, which led her to Haas. "I didn't have a vocabulary or framework for thinking about certain workplace situations. Business school gives you a way to analyze and explain them; I draw on that all the time."
Cook returned to Genentech as an intern in market planning while still at Haas and rejoined the company after graduating. Since then she has steadily received promotions, working in both development and commercial functions. She now leads the U.S. sales and marketing teams for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and vision loss medications.
Although no longer involved in research—"I loved it and still miss it," she says—Cook enjoys the challenge of "creating a great work environment for a large team and trying to be an inspiring leader." It's also important to her that the medications can improve patients' quality of life for many years.
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Skip to comments.Saddam second in charge dead
Posted on 11/11/2005 6:19:14 PM PST by naturalman1975
IZZAT Ibrahim al-Duri, one of Saddam Hussein's top deputies and a man who eluded US capture despite a hefty bounty on his head, reportedly died quietly overnight at the age of 63. The notice of his death came not from the US military, but from a statement signed by the dissolved Baath Party command.
"The leader of the resistance died on Friday November 11 at 2:20 am," according to the statement signed by the Baath command.
There was no immediate confirmation of his death.
Duri was one of Saddam's most feared right-hand men and was said to be suffering from leukemia.
In November 2003 US authorities put a $US10million bounty on his head. In Iraq, only Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has a higher reward for his capture or killing.
Advertisement: A trusted aide of Saddam since the very beginnings of his rise to power, Ibrahim was a natural choice for the sensitive mission of leading an underground resistance network.
He was seen as the man who could potentially serve as a link between the Saddam regime and radical Al-Qaeda Islamic fighters.
As recently as October 5 of this year, he called for escalating the insurgency in a letter attributed to him and published by the London-based Arab newspaper Al-Qods Al-Arabi.
A survivor of successive purges, Duri was the among the last living Iraqi officials who took part with Saddam in the 1968 coup that brought his Baath party to power.
Early in the occupation the US military believed Duri was using Saddam's hidden cash to pay for attacks on US troops.
The prime mover behind the ousted regime's adoption of Islamist rhetoric through the 1990s, Ibrahim was a religious conservative who was regularly shown on state television praying at Baghdad's main mosques in Saddam's day.
Duri's trail went hot and cold over the first year and a half following the US-led April 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam. Then it went cold.
In December 2003, US troops launched a massive assault on the town of Hawijah, an insurgent stronghold west of the oil center of Kirkuk, on a tip that Duri was receiving a blood transfusion there. The hundreds of paratroopers came away empty-handed.
One month earlier US troops detained Ibrahim's daughter and one of his wives in a raid in Samarra, another rebel stronghold, and even used air strikes to destroy two of his homes near the town.
Duri was the King of Clubs in the US playing cards of former regime officials, and one of his daughters was briefly married to Saddam's son Uday.
Like Saddam and most of his inner circle, Duri was a native of the town of Tikrit, though he also has tribal connections through his daughter-in-law's family in the Mosul region further north, another insurgent stronghold.
In September 2004 US and Iraqi authorities claimed to have captured him after a shootout in Tikrit -- only to be forced to retract when the detained man turned out to be a relative.
Duri was given the honorary rank of lieutenant general and made deputy armed forces commander of the northern region during Saddam's regime even though he was not a soldier by training.
Kurdish officials say he maintained close ties with a network of former army officers, intelligence agents and loyalist militiamen after the US-led invasion.
Many Iraqis knew Duri by his nickname "The Iceman" because of his humble origins selling blocks of ice on the streets of Mosul.
In 1988, in the closing stages of the eight-year Iran-Iraq War, he formed part of the special security team that oversaw the repression of an Iranian-backed Kurdish uprising through the use of chemical weapons.
Immediately after the 1991 Gulf War, Duri was charged with eradicating Shiite Muslim rebels from the marshlands of southeastern Iraq.
Long before the United States made him a top figure on its most wanted list, Duri's record of brutality had brought him to the attention of both human rights watchdogs and the Iraqi opposition.
In 1998, he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in the Shiite pilgrimage city of Karbala. The following year he was nearly arrested in Vienna on war crimes charges, where he had been receiving medical treatment for leukemia.
US commanders have always said that Duri's age and state of health made him an unlikely underground guerrilla leader, but insist that he was the banker and brains, not a field operative.
This one can be posted as many times as anyone wants. I just hope we locate the funeral and carpet bomb it. There will be nothing but bad people there.
That is, of course, assuming he is dead. I'd like a more reliable source, personally
Just a guess, but I'll bet I'm right.
Isn't this about the 5th time he has died since the war started?
I'll bet it's a lot hotter than Baghdad in July where he is right now.
So Al Douri is Al Deadie. Excellent!
I agree keithtoo. I'll bet Atta and company are wondering where their 71 virgins are too.*~*
My condolences.
Is this the guy who called a Kuwaiti official a "monkey" and then someone cursed someone else's mustache? I sure would like to think so.....
Is that the red haired creep?
I'll believe it when they turn over his body and it is tested for DNA. Until that time, I don't believe it.
Even if a lot of news feeds start to broadcast it, don't mean it is true. Considering the source(s). Until his body is exhumed and proven to be him by DNA work, I am not going to believe it. And if he is dead, due to his important position, surely the Iraqi leadership will realize his body must be inspected, regardless of the Islamic rules on immediate burial etc..
He will not be missed.
"...was said to be suffering from leukemia".
Well, I hope he suffered. If he is truly dead, I suspect his suffering has just begun.
One would like to see the body in this case.
Hell Zarqawi loses these a dime a dozen.
Now that he is dead (?), I guess the Democrats are home free with the no Saddam/AQ link argument.
I think you are thinking of a heated exchange between
Lybias' Khaddafi, and a Saudi Prince.
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Modest Success Is Still Success For Indie Bands
from the Musicians-Wanted dept
Ms. DAWN: I mean, if you can't just do it all yourself, then you do need help. If, for example, you're somebody who writes songs, like Lady Gaga, and you need everything, you know, that's going to make you Lady Gaga, then you need a big, fat label. But if you're just a band, I don't think we're in an era anymore where you need that sort of major backing.
Pomplamoose admits that the band doesn't cash $10 million royalty checks for its music, but that its two singers make a modest living doing what they enjoy doing. They don't play in clubs too much and haven't gone on tour because it's a lot of work for them to set up live shows. Actually, given the way they record their music videos, they don't really know how to play their own songs in a "normal" linear way without editing and remixing. And interestingly, they seem to be making enough to pay for the mechanical rights for the songs they cover.
Mr. CONTE: ... we make sure that we have all our ducks in a row. We bought mechanical licenses to all of our covers before we put them on iTunes. So it's all legit and legal.So despite criticism that says bands like OK Go have failed and can't make it without a label, the reality is that more bands are able to create more music -- and are getting paid in a variety of different ways. Selling plastic disks isn't the only way to make a living. Touring isn't the only way to make a living. Selling T-shirts isn't the only way to make a living. And Google ads certainly aren't going to save every struggling indie band, either. In fact, there is no silver bullet for how a band can support itself. Simply put, the barrier to become a famous band has dropped considerably, but that doesn't guarantee success -- however, it makes it a lot easier for a much broader array of musicians to try to become professionals doing what they enjoy.


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GamesRadar - These guys and gals are ready for the big leagues
Sully definitely deserves a Game, if not a game they should at least do a Story DLC about him.
I agree with Bruci and Falco but Toad?! HAHA yeah right he's (or they're) just punching bags.
Sully and frog for sure. Also Auron from final fantasy 10 deserved his own game instead of Yuna.
"Call me Sully, don't call me Mr. Sullivan, only the IRS calls me that"


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1. Re: Problem with 110902HD88208850.iso but no CD, only usbMactabilis Mar 3, 2010 10:44 AM (in response to michel_tofan)
Exact same problem here, trying to update my new SSD that I installed in my netbook!
2. Re: Problem with 110902HD88208850.iso but no CD, only usbmichel_tofan Mar 3, 2010 11:38 AM (in response to Mactabilis)
Hello Mactabilis,
I did the upgrade, have a look on this, it works pefectly :
As http://communities.intel.com/message/71345#71345 didn't work I found a better way update to the new firmware from a USB-drive:
Before we start you'll have to Open "My Computer". Either from Start Menu or by hitting the Windows Button + E. Now in the new window, press ALT button. Select Tools, then Folder Options. Under View select "Show hidden files, folders, and drives". Also uncheck "Hide protected operating files". Select "Ok".
A) Download the latest firmware, as we speak it's 02HD. http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18363
B) Now you need a program like PowerISO or UltraISO to extract the content from the ISO file to a temporary folder of your choice.
C) One of the extracted files is config.sys. Open the file with notepad and make sure to remove the two "A:\". The file should look like like this afterwards:DEVICE=HIMEM.EXELASTDRIVE=ZBUFFERS=20FILES=40DOS=HIGH,UMBDOSDATA=UMBSHELLHIGH=command.com /P
D) Now navigate to http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/191416-dos-usb-boot-drive.html and download the two zip files, win98boot.zip and HPUSBformattool.zip.
E) Unzip the win98boot.zip to a temporary folder of your choice.
F) Insert you USB-drive.
G) Extract the HPUSBFW.EXE from the downloaded HPUSBformattool.zip, and run the program.
H) Make sure the tool has selected the correct device. Pick FAT32. Check quick format. Check create a DOS startup disk and browse to the folder with the unzipped win98boot.zip files. Click start, yes and ok. Close the tool.
I) Now navigate to the extracted ISO files (the files we extracted in 2.) and copy them all EXCEPT command.com and paste them to the drive you just prepared with the HP tool.
J) Restart and enter BIOS to select your USB-drive as your primary boot device. Save and exit.
K) Now it should boot from your USB-drive and auto start the update proces.
Hope you can do it as I did !
best regards,
3. Re: Problem with 110902HD88208850.iso but no CD, only usbMactabilis Mar 3, 2010 2:10 PM (in response to michel_tofan)
It worked perfectly, thx a lot for sharing your information
4. Re: Problem with 110902HD88208850.iso but no CD, only usbmichel_tofan Mar 3, 2010 2:17 PM (in response to Mactabilis)
You're welcome !
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I signed up for 12 months with CR All Access for 2 reasons:- 1. J Drama for my Japanese wife but 2. primarily for my 7 year old son and 4 year old daughter. They will watch 30-60 mins a day (so I can get a rest from Peppa Pig etc)
Bearing in mind they are being raised as bi-lingual, the audio is not any problem but appreciate any suggestions as to what IS or what definitely ISN'T suitable for my kids. So far they love 1 Piece and The Folktales.
Appreciate any input as anime ain't really my thing (sacrilegious thing to state on this forum, I know........'gomen'......)
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Normally I'd consider a thread like this as a personal request for recommendations and refer the OP to you know where ... but the responses have been so great so far, and I'm sure having a thread likes this would be valuable to many users, that I'm just going to highjack it as a "Best Anime for children" thread. So, please do continue adding your suggestions of what CR has to offer that's appropriate for and would likely be enjoyed by those under 13. --lorreen
Polar bear cafe seems pretty normal and family friendly =o only seen 2 eps
超忙しい〜 - I. Never. Log. Out.
Non Non Biyori
It's foolish to fear what we've yet to see and know. ~Itachi Uchiha
Chronicles of the Going Home Club seems suitable for young children. It didn't really have many adult jokes just random ones.
Non Non Biyori and Polar Bear Cafe are two I can say are safe...
Who even knows what anime is anymore
I haven't watched One Piece so others can correct me if I'm wrong, but if they are ok with that I'd say Shugo Chara would be good. It's got a mostly Saturday morning feel to it.
Caitlyn and Revolver say you lose.
This is a good place to start imo but also some other series like Yuyushiki, Yuru Yuri, A-Channel, Kiniro Mosaic, etc also works.
Animanga hunter extraordinaire
stark700 wrote:
This is a good place to start imo but also some other series like Yuyushiki, Yuru Yuri, A-Channel, Kiniro Mosaic, etc also works.
Yeah, "slice of life" are always a good place to start in my opinion.
It's foolish to fear what we've yet to see and know. ~Itachi Uchiha
Chi's Sweet Home is good. My 9 year old absolutely loves Non Non Biyori, Miss monochrome, Popypoyo and Bottom Biting Bug (these are shows I consider good for kids). As well.we watch Meganebu, Kuroko's Basketball, Yowamushi Pedal (aka Yowapeda, about bike club), Ace of the Diamond, Gintama and we just started watching Natsume's Book of Friends. She really enjoyed Silver Spoon when it was airing. We were watching Magi but we are kind of behind right now.
A lot of it comes down with what you are comfortable letting your kids watch and what they like. I always watch with my kids. It is really good bonding time watching anime together
Squid girl.
Really most slice of life and sports series should be good for young kids.
Sherlock Hound (it's dubbed, too): http://www.crunchyroll.com/sherlock-hound ~ Only seen a little bit of it, but it definitely seems kid friendly!
Web Ghosts PiPoPa: http://www.crunchyroll.com/web-ghosts-pipopa
Galaxy High School (also dubbed): http://www.crunchyroll.com/galaxy-high-school
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (it's a dubbed movie): http://www.crunchyroll.com/little-nemo-adventures-in-slumberland
Folktales from Japan: http://www.crunchyroll.com/folktales-from-japan
Kaasan Mom's Life: http://www.crunchyroll.com/kaasan-moms-life
Lilpri: http://www.crunchyroll.com/lilpri
Also, I second squid girl as a possibility, at least for the 7 year old! XD The 4 year old could end up having squid girl squidvading her dreams, lol.
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This is a good place to start imo but also some other series like Yuyushiki, Yuru Yuri, A-Channel, Kiniro Mosaic, etc also works.
I think they should wait until they're a little bit older...
Who even knows what anime is anymore
Cheers for the replies everybody.
Yeah, when they are watching I am in the same room, so I am keeping half an eye on whatever they watch.
Will go through and make a list of everyone's answers, and then start watching them with the kids.
Hey, I may even get into anime myself.......!
Thanks again.
School Days......................kidding though it will teach your son not to cheat on his girlfreind when he become a teenager But then again it may give your daughter bad ideas
surprised no one has said Chi's Sweet Home a great anime for that age group
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Talihina wrestlers in Class 2A District Duels tonight at Vian
The Talihina Golden Tigers wrestling team will begin postseason play this afternoon at the Class 2A District Duals in Vian. Action is slated to begin approximately 2 p.m.Besides the Golden Tigers (0-3 in duals this season heading into Monday night's dual at Sequoyah-Tahlequah, which was rescheduled from next Monday) and the host Wolverines, Sequoyah-Tahlequah, Keys (Park Hill), Quinton and Hulbert will be a part of this season's district duals. The team with the best win-loss record after dualing everybody will earn a trip to next month's Class 2A Dual State Tournament.Talihina Coach Jon Bradberry believes his wrestlers match up well with the other four teams, and could fare pretty well."I think we match up better with all of them because we've wrestled their athletes in previous tournaments," he said. "We've had some success against them."