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Thursday, June 21, 2018
The kittens have left the nest
Since we already had one escapee, I knew it wouldn't be long before I would have to remove the basket from the kitten room. Yesterday I went to check on Michaela and found her and two of the kittens in the cage nursing while the other two were still in the basket. Since I know she has no idea how to put them back this wasn't fair.
I had ulterior motives though.. seems that the kittens were happy to pee on their bedding. I tried to remedy this by putting a pee pad down, but they simply burrowed under the pee pad and peed on the basket. So now they have a few litter pans around the room, and none of them have used them. I just hope they aren't using the towel in the cage.. because I am not a fan of doing excessive laundry.
They are starting to become aware of object play. Toys are catching their attention but they lack the strength and coordination to make the toys very interesting so they don't care all that much about them. That will be coming soon though.. I imagine by this weekend there will be no stopping them.
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And we remember that time long ago when they JUST entered the world. Now they are taking over!ReplyDelete
Michaela, time to teach your babies to use them boxes!ReplyDelete
places to go....things to do....towels to pee onReplyDelete
B and de Z crew....yur fotoz iz bee yond price lezz !! ~~~~ ♥♥♥☺☺ReplyDelete
Oh how precious and sweet. I so wish I could hold them.ReplyDelete
Pee pads??? Why would we want to pee on them?? ;)ReplyDelete
They are just so precious, and growing like proverbial weeds. It never gets old, seeing tiny fur babies develop and grow. :-)ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comment re: Nicki. Yes, his PH is fine, 6.0 last week. Derry's also is fine at 6.5. In Nicki's case, I think it's my traveling, but as I'm booked for a couple of nights away in July, we/he will just have to cope!
Oh, those faces! Let the adventuring begin!ReplyDelete
Once the kittens become mobile ... all heck breaks loose. They are adorable though - I imagine much is forgiven. Also, Happy Birthday, Connie! I'm so glad I finally got to meet you - I admire you so much!ReplyDelete
And chaos will begin shortly.ReplyDelete
Time for potty training ! PurrsReplyDelete
Hmmm...I could have swore I left a comment on this post. Since I just read the most recent, I know they're now using their litter pans for the most part, thank goodness. They're going to be a lot fun (and maybe just a tiny bit of trouble).ReplyDelete


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Recently New Zealand's Human rights record was reviewed at the United Nations.
77 member states made 194 recommendations for things which could be altered and improved. Recommendations ranged from dealing with domestic violence to improving the rights of disabled people, and reducing inequality, especially for Māori.
Some countries called for improved protections for LGBTQI+ New Zealanders.
For example, Iceland recommended: "Add gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics as specifically prohibited grounds of discrimination in Article 21 of the Human Rights Act of 1993."
Later this year the Minister of Justice, the honorable Andrew Little, intends to conduct a Ministerial review into the Human Rights act to incorporate recommendations made at the United Nations.
There have already been meetings with the Minister about the possibility of including gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (the human rights term for people otherwise known as Intersex) into the Human Rights act, and provide legislative protection from discrimination.
The New Zealand public has until 5pm on the 13th of March to make submissions to the Ministry of Justice about the issues raised at the UN, which they personally feel most strongly about. This is the start of the process that can bring about positive change and real protection for Trans, including Non Binary, and Intersex people in Aotearoa.
With just 5 minutes, you can be part of making a massive difference for the legal protection of some very marginalised people, who often don't get listened to.
The timeframe is tight, so we have developed this easy to understand information and 3 point submission guideline, so you can have your voice heard.
- This is a case where words matter, so please use this terminology to ensure best possible protection: gender identity, gender expression, & sex characteristics.
- Submissions are up to 500 words long – shorter than the number of words on this page. Do not go over the word limit or the submission may not be counted.
- Your submission can be as simple as saying "I wish to see substantial and unambiguous protection for gender identity, gender expression & sex characteristics," or "I want complete protection for all people's gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics," however you MUST say it in your own words, because a template submission received from 100 people is only counted as one submission with 100 signatures, rather than 100 submissions. Individual submissions make more difference.
The strongest addition you can make, on top of the above, is a short personal story that appeals emotionally, or shows why you personally care about this issue, or why it affects you or someone you care about.
If you only have 5 minutes right now, stop reading and make the submission!
Please your submission by using this online survey
If you have time, you might like to read the recommendations document and include other aspects of the recommendations in your submission, which also help to make a stronger case. For example:
"Transgender and intersex people are some of New Zealand's most vulnerable. I would like the New Zealand Government to accept the recommendations from the 2018/2019 UPR process that would strengthen protections and improve access to services for SOGISC (sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristic diverse) communities.
"I would like the New Zealand Government to accept recommendations providing for protection from discrimination and prosecuting hate crimes against SOGISC communities (122.41; 122.48; 122.50).
"I would like the New Zealand Government to accept recommendations asking for the Human Rights Act (1993) to be updated to explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (122.50; 122.51; 122.52).
"I would like the New Zealand Government to accept the recommendation that calls for an end to non-consensual medical procedures which affect intersex persons (122.102)
"I would like the New Zealand Government to accept recommendations that call for better access to health care for the SOGISC communities and other vulnerable groups (122.100; 122.101).
Read the full recommendations document here:

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Summer is drawing to a close, and that means that kids will be back in school. Netflix is giving kids one last hurrah before then with loads of new programming options for younger viewers. Add in some stand up comedy, and The Get Down, and you've got some quality August entertainment coming from Netflix US. Take a look at what you can catch on the streaming service starting in August. If you're in Canada, check out what's new on Netflix Canada for the month.
Netflix Original Series and Specials
The main draw this month is undoubtedly The Get Down. This music-driven drama has a pedigree like you wouldn't believe, starting at the top with Baz Luhrmann, and extending through to the writers, directors, and hip-hop legends — Grandmaster Flash, DJ Kool Herc, and Afrika Bambaataa — that are consulting on the show. You'll be able to get down with The Get Down on August 12th.
I mentioned stand up comedy? Well, there are a few heavyweights with new specials debuting on Netflix in August. Up first, David Cross, with his stand up special Making America Great Again! Fans can expect a raucous, raunchy, and decidedly not-safe-for-kids experience when this stand up special hits on August 5th.
Later in the month, a pair of comedy legends, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy team up in their new special We've Been Thinking… We don't know much about this special, but I can almost guarantee there will be at least a few "you might be a redneck" jokes. You can catch the special when it arrives for streaming on August 26th.
Netflix Original Films and Documentaries
Starting off the trend of child-friendly entertainment, we'll see the debut of The Little Prince on August 5th. An animated telling of the classic story including a stellar voice cast, the trailer shows us a very stylized take on the story of The Little Prince.
XOXO follows six strangers whose lives collide in one frenetic, dream-chasing, hopelessly romantic night. Featuring Sarah Hyland of Modern Family, XOXO will be available to stream on August 26th.
The documentary Fearless follows a group of Brazilian bull riders as they make their way to the championships in Las Vegas. You can watch their journey starting on August 19th. Also on the 19th, check out I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, the documentary following the journey of EDM superstar Steve Aoki as he heads to play the biggest show of his career at Madison Square Garden.
Netflix Original Series For Kids
Here's the mother load for the month… August 3rd brings the debut of a new series, Beat Bugs. This story follows five young bugs and their adventures in an overgrown back yard. Their stories are inspired by Beatles songs.
Ever After High: Epic Winter returns with a new season on August 5th, where a curse on the Snow King causes global freezing, Crystal Winter and her pals must find a cure, or they'll all live winterly ever after!
Season 2 of Project Mc² kicks off on August 12th. The show follows the exploits of a group of girls who are not only smart, but are secretly spies that use science and technology to take down the bad guys.
A brand new show for kids, Ask The StoryBots comes to the streaming service on August 12th. Based on the award-winning educational apps, the StoryBots are curious little creatures who live in the world beneath our screens and go on fun adventures to help answer kids' questions.
Three brand new kids shows on Netflix in August? That's right. Up next is the premiere of Bottersnikes & Grumbles, coming on August 19th.
Rounding out the month for kids are the second seasons for Puffin Rock, Dawn of the Croods, and Glitter Force. Puffins return on August 17th, while Croods and Glitter will arrive on August 26th.
New TV Series/Season
You can catch the following TV shows/seasons on Netflix US starting in August
August 1
- Masha and the Bear (Season 2) — NETFLIX EXCLUSIVE
- NCIS (Season 13)
- Roseanne Collection (Collection 3)
August 3
- Beat Bugs (Season 1) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
August 5
- Ever After High: Epic Winter — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
August 9
- Real Husbands of Hollywood (Season 4)
August 12
- Ask the StoryBots (Season 1) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- The Get Down (Season 1a) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- Project Mc2 (Season 2) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
August 17
- Puffin Rock (Season 2) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
August 19
- Bottersnikes and Gumbles (Season 1) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- Fearless (Season 1) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
August 22
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (The Seventeenth Year)
August 26
- Dawn of the Croods (Season 2) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- Glitter Force (Season 2) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- Once Upon a Time (Season 5)
August 31
- Ku'damm 56 (Season 1)
New Movies
August 1
- The American Side (2016)
- An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
- APEX: The Story of the Hypercar (2016)
- Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011)
- Big Daddy (1999)
- Black Widow (1987)
- Critical Condition (1987)
- Deadfall (2012)
- Destination: Team USA (2016)
- Funny or Die Presents: Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- The Family Man (2000)
- The Fast and the Furious (2001)
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
- Final Destination 3 (2006)
- From the Terrace (1960)
- Holding the Man (2015) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- How To Win The US Presidency (2016)
- In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)
- ISIS: Women Unveiled (2016)
- Memoria (2015)
- The Naked Prey (1966)
- Pay It Forward (2000)
- The Real Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
- Sliding Doors (1998)
- Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
- Teacher's Pet (1958)
- The Verdict (1982)
- The Wedding Planner (2001)
- What Women Want (2000)
- Young@Heart (2007)
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
August 5
- David Cross: Making America Great Again (2016) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- The Little Prince (2016) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
- Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2 (2016)
- Slow TV: National Firewood Evening (2016)
- Slow TV: National Firewood Morning (2016)
- Slow TV: National Firewood Night (2016)
- Slow TV: National Knitting Evening (2016)
- Slow TV: National Knitting Morning (2016)
- Slow TV: National Knitting Night (2016)
- Slow TV: Northern Passage (2016)
- Slow TV: Northern Railway (2016)
- Slow TV: Salmon Fishing (2016)
- Slow TV: The Telemark Canal (2016)
- Slow TV: Train Ride Bergen to Oslo (2016)
August 6
- The Confirmation (2016)
August 9
- TRex (2015)
August 10
- St. Vincent (2014)
August 11
- Flight of the Butterflies (2012)
- No Country for Old Men (2007)
August 13
- 13 Cameras (2016)
August 15
- Louis CK: Live at the Comedy Store (2015)
August 16
- Let's Go to Prison (2006)
- Our Last Tango (2015)
August 17
- The Curse of Sleeping Beauty (2016)
- The Last Heist (2016)
August 19
- I'll Sleep When I'm Dead — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
August 21
- Maz Jobrani: I'm Not a Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV (2015)
August 23
- Septembers of Shiraz (2015)
August 25
- The Road (2009)
August 26
- Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
- Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy: We've Been Thinking… — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
August 27
- Rams (2015)
August 29
- The State of Marriage (2015)
Last Chance to Watch on Netflix US
We hate to see them go, but these movies and shows will be leaving Netflix US in August:
August 1
- Addams Family Values (1993)
- The Best Man (1999)
- Bowfinger (1999)
- The Gabby Douglas Story (2014)
- Jennifer 8 (1992)
- Johnny English (2003)
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- The Replacements (2000)
- Roseanne Collection: Collection 2 (1996)
- Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
- The Sandlot (1993)
- Suspect Zero (2004)
- Teen Witch (1989)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
- Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)
- Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)
- The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)
August 11
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
August 14
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (Season 12)
- Clifford's Puppy Days (Season 12)
August 15
- Charlie's Angels (2000)
- Wish Upon a Star (1996)
August 16
- Inside Man (2006)
August 20
- Harry the Bunny (2009)
August 23
- Blitz (2011)
August 27
- The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
August 30
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
August 31
- Death Note (2006)
- Naruto Shippûden the Movie: Bonds (2008)
- Naruto Shippuden: The Movie (2007)
- Zathura (2005)
So… We've got some good stuff coming, and some good stuff leaving Netflix in August. What are you happiest to see on its way? What's the most disappointing thing leaving? Tell us what you think in the comment section below, or on Google+, Facebook, or Twitter.


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9. Cell Division—Proliferation and Reproduction
9.5. Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by the failure to control cell division. This results in cells that divide too often and eventually interfere with normal body function. Scientists view cancer as a disease caused by mutations in the genes that regulate cell division. The mutations can be inherited or caused by agents in the environment. For example, the tar from cigarette smoke has been directly linked to mutations in the p53 gene. The tar in cigarette smoke is categorized as both a mutagen and a carcinogen. Mutagens are agents that mutate, or chemically damage, DNA. Carcinogens are mutagens that cause cancer.
Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Agents
Many agents have been associated with higher rates of cancer. The one thing they all have in common is their ability to alter the sequence of nucleotides in the DNA molecule. When damage occurs to DNA, the replication and transcriptional machinery may no longer be able to read the DNA's genetic information (figure 9.13). This is a partial list of mutagens that are found in our environment.
FIGURE 9.13. Carcinogens
Carcinogenic agents come in many forms.
· Radiation
X rays and gamma rays
Ultraviolet light
UV-A, from tanning lamps
UV-B, the cause of sunburn
· Chemicals
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Chemicals found in smoked meats and fish
Cigarette tar
Food containing nitrates (e.g., bacon)
Some viruses insert a copy of their genetic material into a cell's DNA. When this insertion occurs in a gene involved with regulating the cell cycle, it creates an insertion mutation, which may disrupt the cell's ability to control mitosis. Many of the viruses that are associated with higher rates of cancer are associated with a particular type of cancer (figure 9.14):
· Viruses
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type II
Epstein-Barr virus
Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1)
· Cancer
Liver cancer
Uterine cancer
Burkitt's lymphoma
Lymphomas and leukemias
Several cancers
Because cancer is caused by changes in DNA, scientists have found that a person's genetic makeup may be linked to developing certain cancers. A predisposition to develop cancer can be inherited from one's parents. The following cancers have been shown to be inherited:
Certain skin cancers
Colorectal cancer
Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Endometrial cancer
Stomach cancer
Prostate cancer
FIGURE 9.14. Cancer Caused by Viruses
Cancer is both environmental and genetic. The hepatitis B virus is among the many agents that can increase the likelihood of developing cancer.
When uncontrolled mitotic division occurs, a group of cells forms a tumor (How Science Works 9.1). A tumor is a mass of cells not normally found in a certain portion of the body. A benign tumor is a cell mass that does not fragment and spread beyond its original area of growth. A benign tumor can become harmful, however, by growing large enough to interfere with normal body functions. Some tumors are malignant. Malignant tumors are harmful because they may spread or invade other parts of the body (figure 9.15). Cells of these tumors metastasize, or move from the original site and begin to grow new tumors in other regions of the body (figure 9.16).
FIGURE 9.15. Skin Cancer
Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It forms as a result of a mutation in pigmented skin cells. These cells divide repeatedly, giving rise to an abnormal mass of pigmented skin cells. The two large dark areas in the photograph, are the cancer on a person's back; the surrounding cells have the genetic information to develop into normal, healthy skin. This kind of cancer is particularly dangerous, because the cells break off and spread to other parts of the body (metastasize).
FIGURE 9.16. Metastasizing Cells
A tumor consists of cells that have lost their ability to control cell division. As these cells divide rapidly, they form a tumor and invade surrounding tissues. Cells metastasize when they reach blood vessels and are carried to other parts of the body. Once in their new locations, the cells continue to divide and form new tumors.
The Concepts of Homeostasis and Mitosis Applied
The total number of cells stays about the same during the adult life of an organism. It is kept at a constant number because the number of cells generated by mitosis equals the number that die. This homeostatic condition is achieved when the rate of mitosis equals the rate of cell death:
R(reproduction) = D(death)
Cancer may result if homeostasis is not maintained because cells are reproducing faster than they die:
For example, pancreatic cancer can result from the malfunctioning of apoptosis-signaling pathways. Signaling pathways are biochemical reactions that trigger events in the cell. In this situation, a form of cancer, pancreatic cells are not signaled to die by apoptosis and they continue to divide unchecked.
On the other hand, if lost cells are not replaced by mitosis, the organism will no longer be able to maintain a stable, constant condition and die:
Biomedical researchers have applied this knowledge to control cells that have abnormally constant rates of mitosis. For example, certain cancer therapies affect signaling pathways by increasing apoptosis. The drug Taxol causes a significant increase in apoptosis in cancer cells.
Epigenetics and Cancer
Although many cancers are caused by mutations, it is thought that epigenetic effects cause more cancers than mutations. Epigenetics causes changes in the expression of genetic material but does not alter (mutate) the DNA. Cells are constantly manipulating their DNA and histone proteins to regulate gene expression including those controlling cell division. For a variety of reasons, cells may perform these functions improperly. Epigenetic changes important to carcinogenesis are the result of certain chemical reactions that affect the nitrogenous base cytosine and histone proteins. Such chemical changes can lead to malfunctions of oncogenes or tumor-suppressor genes. This allows cells whose division rate had previously been regulated, to begin nonstop division; a critical step in cancer development. These modifications to both DNA and histones are able to be passed on through mitosis and in some cases meiosis.
Treatment Strategies
The Surgical Removal of Cancer
Once cancer has been detected, it is often possible to eliminate the tumor. If the cancer is confined to a few specific locations, it may be possible to remove it surgically. Many cancers of the skin or breast are dealt with in this manner. The early detection of such cancers is important because early detection increases the likelihood that the cancer can be removed before it has metastasized (figure 9.17a). However, in some cases, surgery is impractical. Leukemia is a kind of cancer caused by the uncontrolled growth of white blood cells being formed in the bone marrow. In this situation, the cancerous cells spread throughout the body and cannot be removed surgically. Surgery is also not useful when the tumor is located where it can't be removed without destroying necessary healthy tissue. For example, removing certain brain cancers can severely damage the brain. In such cases, other treatments may be used, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
Scientists believe that chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer take advantage of the cell's ability to monitor cell division at the cell cycle checkpoints. By damaging DNA or preventing its replication, chemotherapy and radiation cause the targeted cancer cells to stop dividing and die. Other chemotherapeutic agents disrupt parts of the cell, such as the spindle, that are critical for cell division. Most common cancers cannot be controlled with chemotherapy alone. Chemotherapy is often used in combination with radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy uses powerful X rays or gamma rays to damage the DNA of the cancer cells (figure 9.17b). At times, radiation can be used when surgery is impractical. This therapy can be applied from outside the body or by implanting radioactive "seeds" into the tumor. In both cases, a primary concern is to protect healthy tissue from the radiation's harmful effects. When radiation is applied from outside the body, a beam of radiation is focused on the cancerous cells and shields protect as much healthy tissue as possible.
FIGURE 9.17. Surgical and Radiation Treatments of Cancer
(a) Surgery is one option for treating cancer. Sometimes, if the cancer is too advanced or has already spread, other therapies (b) such as radiation are necessary.
Unfortunately, chemotherapy and radiation therapy can also have negative effects on normal cells. Chemotherapy may expose all the body's cells to the toxic ingredients and then weaken the body's normal defense mechanisms, because it decreases the body's ability to reproduce new white blood cells by mitosis. As a precaution against infection, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy must be given antibiotics. The antibiotics help them defend against dangerous bacteria that might invade their bodies. Other side effects of chemotherapy include intestinal disorders and hair loss, which are caused by damage to the healthy cells in the intestinal tract and the skin that normally divide by mitosis.
Whole-Body Radiation
Whole-body radiation is used to treat some leukemia patients, who have cancer of the blood-forming cells located in their bone marrow; however, not all of these cells are cancerous. A radiation therapy method prescribed for some patients involves the removal of some of their bone marrow and isolation of the noncancerous cells. The normal cells can then be grown in a laboratory. After these healthy cells have been cultured and increased in number, the patient's whole body is exposed to high doses of radiation sufficient to kill all the cancerous cells remaining in the bone marrow. Because this treatment can cause significant damage to the immune system, it is potentially deadly. As a precaution the patient is isolated from all harmful substances and infectious microbes. They are fed sterile food, drink sterile water, and breathe sterile air while being closely monitored and treated with antibiotics. The cultured noncancerous cells are injected back into the patient. As if the cells had a memory, they migrate back to their origins in the bone marrow, establish residence, and begin regulated cell division all over again.
Because radiation damages healthy cells, it is used very cautiously. In cases of extreme exposure to radiation, people develop radiation sickness. The symptoms of this disease include hair loss, bloody vomiting and diarrhea, and a reduced white blood cell count. Vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea occur because the radiation kills many of the cells lining the gut and interferes with the replacement of the intestine's lining, which is constantly being lost as food travels through. Hair loss occurs because radiation prevents cell division at the hair root; these cells must divide for the hair to grow. Radiation reduces white blood cells because it prevents their continuous replacement from cells in the bone marrow and lymph nodes. When radiation strikes these rapidly dividing cells and kills them, the lining of the intestine wears away and bleeds, hair falls out, and there are very few new white blood cells to defend the body against infection.
Nanoparticle Therapy
The use of nanoparticle cancer therapy is being explored in many research labs. Nanoparticles cover a range between 1 and 100 nanometers in diameter and can be synthesized so that they attach only to specific cancer cells taken from a patient. They can be combined with cancer-specific, anticancer proteins. When injected into an organism, these combination particles travel throughout the body without causing harm or being rejected until they attach to their targeted cancer cells. When they combine with cell surface molecules, the anticancer drug is delivered and the cancer cell destroyed. While still in the research phase, nanoparticle cancer therapy has been shown to stop the growth of prostate, breast, and lung tumors in rodents.
14. Why is radiation used to control cancer?
15. List three factors associated with the development of cancer.
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#103 Memories of Nobody
"Have you sedated me?"
"No, Mrs. Robinson. Just your usual medicine," Julia said, as she checked her pulse.
"I'm fine Julia. Just feeling a little light headed."
"Well then, that's a good thing right? I should be taking some of your meds!"
"You always crack me up Julia. And call me Dorothy, will you? Enough with Mrs. Robinson. Feels like you're making fun of me with that stupid song."
"Who says I'm not?" She grinned.
"It has haunted me for the most of my life." She paused. "Good thing is, I won't remember it for long."
"Oh, Dorothy! Don't be like that."
A tear broke loose down Dorothy's eyes. "Did I tell you about this broken window?" She had.
"No. What about it?" It was Julia's favorite story.
"When I was young I liked to sit next to a broken window, just like this one, on our school bus. I liked how the light danced around the edges. It was beautiful." She smiled, "And there was this boy, who always saved me a seat next to it . . . How long before I forget his name, Julia. How long . . ." She stopped as she noticed Ben standing by the door. "How long before I forget him?"
At a loss for words, Julia stormed out.
Dorothy could still hear her cry outside the room. Ben held her hand, and kissed her forehead.
"Even if you forget me, this boy will stay right here, saving you a seat by the broken window."
26 comments:
A sweet and touching story. Well-written.
- September 13, 2012 at 8:40 PM
- Aniket Thakkar said...
Thanks Bruce. Hope all is well in the Bat Cave. :)
- September 14, 2012 at 1:27 AM
A touching little look into the end chapters of a life. Well done.
Paul (entry #109)
- September 14, 2012 at 11:43 AM
- Sarah Hina said...
This is so lovely I'll almost forgive you for not running it by me first.
- September 14, 2012 at 12:23 PM
- Precie said...
Lovely and sweet.
- September 15, 2012 at 12:22 PM
- Aniket Thakkar said...
Thank you Paul and Precie.
@Sarah: There's a good reason I've not dropped you huge mails about my recent Euro-trip and not blogging it all. Crazy is an understatement of what's going on with work, and BIG life changing decisions coming up soon.
I was barely getting anytime, so when I came up with this, I just wrote and sent it. It's okay for me to suck at writing every now and then, so I saved up on your pixie dust this time. :)
- September 15, 2012 at 12:56 PM
- Sarah Hina said...
It doesn't suck at all. Maybe I just need to be needed! :)
Looking forward to hearing about those decisions.
- September 15, 2012 at 3:34 PM
- Mark said...
Sorry to be blunt, but this story suffers from talking heads syndrome and overabundance of cliches.
- September 15, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Mark, I think "blunt" is not useful when you could easily constructively criticize if you could take a few minutes to do so. Yes, it's a little more effort, but what's the point of just saying negative without offering something helpful?
- September 15, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Aniket, I think in some spots in your initial dialogue it COULD be tightened up. There is some overuse of the names as if you were worried the reader would not be able to sort out who was talking, but I think you probably don't need that.
It is nice to see the pleasant banter between the two people, but it might have also been achieved by expository prose rather than dialogue.
The story is sweet and moving and poignant and tightened up could be a strong piece.
- September 15, 2012 at 9:09 PM
You're such a romantic, Aniket. I love that about you!
- September 15, 2012 at 9:39 PM
- Aniket Thakkar said...
@Mark: Thanks for taking time to point that out. Albiet very slowly, I'm still learning. I'll try be better with the next one. Sorry if this wasted your time.
@Flutterby: Thanks for coming to my rescue, and detailed feedback. You're a hero. :) You absolutely nailed the problem on the head, about me, worrying that who is speaking where would be clear or not. I should've worked around it, rather than taking the easy (ugly) road.
I'll try to re-write the same piece for practice.
@Aerin: I love everything about you. :D
- September 16, 2012 at 12:05 AM
- Mark said...
You didn't waste my time. As an editor of the longest-running flash fiction magazine, I chose to comment on your story because it's so typical for what I see over the transom: high in ambition but low in execution. The situation is tragic, but there is nothing in this story that makes it stand out. Sometimes it's hard to figure out who says what. The language is pedestrian. You rely on clichés (at a loss for words, Julia stormed out.) The flash fiction's language should dazzle and entertain, not to bore.
A couple of nits:
"I'm fine Julia. Just feeling a little light[-]headed."
"Well then, that's a good thing[,] right? I should be taking some of your meds!"
- September 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Mark-I'm looking for the "supportive"and "constructive" parts of your comments and not finding them.
- September 16, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Aniket Thakkar said...
@Mark: Thanks for taking time out to point out the flaws. I don't doubt your credibility, nor am I saying that you are wrong. I'd like to believe that I've no illusions about my writing capabilities. I'm not a great writer, but I do love writing, and want to get better.
As mentioned in the comments above, I usually run stuff by Sarah Hina (and sometimes Jason) who are kind enough to always proof-read and tell me where I went wrong, and where do I need to improve.
I didn't run this one by them, and the fact that this only the second flash fiction piece I've written over the last year, obviously hasn't done this piece any good. I know no other way to learn than to write more.
As to why I posted a story for a contest at my skill level? I like to participate because I've made a lot of really awesome friends over past contests, who have been very supportive and helpful over the course. (Some of those, are coming to my rescue in this comment thread) This also gives a good reality check, as friends would never be as blunt as you are.
I know I had no chance of winning this thing at my current skill level. It is the reason why I never did send any entry to Lascaux Review, as my writing doesn't come anywhere near to the ones who get posted there. Lascaux Flash on the other hand, welcomed everyone - giants and otherwise.
I'll soak in what you said. Steve had also written a great post about DOs and DONTs of Flash Fiction. But I guess, I wont get any better till I practice more. So I'll try and not make the same mistakes again.
@Bruce: It's okay. I'm a big boy. I can take it. :)
Thanks for the support. As always.
- September 17, 2012 at 12:28 AM
- Margaret said...
Aniket, I could picture the scene perfectly. Reminded me of my Dad and how he repeated his stories again and again. :)
Keep your stories coming, there are hundreds of us out here that love reading them.
- September 17, 2012 at 6:45 AM
- Sarah Laurenson said...
Loved it! Reminds me of my Grandmother who lived to be 101 and often repeated her stories. In the end, she had no idea who I really was.
Was it perfect? No. But it entertained me greatly.
- September 17, 2012 at 10:53 PM
- Mark said...
This is the best advice I can give you: if you chose to listen to the groundless praises of your friends, you will never grow up as a writer. Understand that your work is amateurish or you would get stuck "publishing" your stories in the open fora forever.
I think you have the right attitude, though, which is the first step.
- September 18, 2012 at 5:10 PM
- Mark said...
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- September 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM
Mark...Budman, is it? Which entry is yours?
- September 18, 2012 at 11:55 PM
- Mark said...
Why would a writer hide her identity in the place like this? Whatever the reason, I am reluctant to correspond with an anon.
- September 19, 2012 at 11:21 AM
- Aniket Thakkar said...
@Mark: No one's hiding her identity. She's Aerin, and not Anon. That's her real name, and is a dear friend.
I really do appreciate everything you said, and you're absolutely right, that one cannot realistically evaluate themselves on the basis of what friends say. So I'm glad you gave an unbiased opinion.
Writing is not my profession. It's something I'm interested in, and like doing (no matter how bad I might be at it). I don't know what's the code at the magazine that you run, but these friends of mine who keep showing up, we generally take the critiquing part over mails. It just seems to work better for everyone that way. You can mail me at aniket[dot]thakkar[at]gmail , and I'll be happy to get some valued advice from you.
But I'll be grateful, if you could end the matter here, and not take it up with my friends. They're just nice people, defending a friend.
- September 19, 2012 at 11:37 AM
- Mark said...
I am not judging anyone's decisions. I am just stating that I don't correspond with anons (the ones who display only their first names are anons to me).
I chose to crit your story in the open forum because I hoped that other people would learn something as well. It was not my intent to harm anyone's feelings.
- September 19, 2012 at 12:11 PM
- Aniket Thakkar said...
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- September 19, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- Aniket Thakkar said...
With all due respect, you clearly don't understand the concept of anonymity at all.
And I can say that, because I'm a web developer by profession. I'm not a good writer. I admit that. But I'm a pretty good programmer.
It's your opinion of anonymity, and the weirdest one that I've ever heard. When you click on her name, you see her blogs, her email Id, and all that she likes. That's way more information than what I get, when I click on your name.
There are people I know, who don't have a last name. Like there's a friend of mine named Rajeev. His name is just Rajeev. No last name. So does that mean you don't acknowledge the existence of these people?
As I stated before, I'd really appreciate, if we dropped the whole thing here.
You meant no harm. I have no hard feelings. Let's just settle at that.
- September 19, 2012 at 12:29 PM
- Catherine Vibert said...
Oh, this is so sweet Aniket, I love it. I loved the description of the broken window on the bus. Beautifully written.
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Operation Refuse War in New York and Washington
From 11-16 May, Operation Refuse War too place in New York City and Washington DC - marking International Conscientious Objectors' Day 2006 with a focus on the situation of and support to US war resisters: GIs applying for conscientious objector status, going AWOL, or finding other ways to get discharged from the military. War Resisters' International joined with many US peace organisations to organise International Conscientious Objectors' Day in the USA - a series of international events under the title Operation Refuse War, culminating in an International Conference of Resisters to Global War in Washington DC from 13th-14th May 2006.
Participants came from Bosnia-Hercegovina, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Israel, Macedonia, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Turkey, and of course from the United States, to discuss the situation regarding conscientious objection and military service in their countries, and to develop joint strategies. The events were followed by a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, organised by the Center on Conscience and War.
The activities ended on 16 May with a demonstration in front of the recruitment station in Washington DC, organised by local peace activists and Codepink.
A more detailed report will be made available on operationrefusewar.org.


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Take care of yourself, and your immune system will take care of you. This age-old saying applies even today. What do you consume on a daily basis? Do you consume more healthy foods? Or your diet consists of fast food?
Well, if you fall into the latter group, it might be time to rethink your priorities. Research suggests compounds in herbs, fruits, and vegetables can boost the immune system. And we believe it.
Most of the time, when we talk about immune boosting foods, we talk about foods high in Vitamin C and minerals. Well, today, we want to give you some quick treats.
Instead of reaching for a bar of chocolate, try some healthy treats. These bite-sized delights will come in handy when you crave sugar and unhealthy foods.
1. Immune-Boosting Lemon Ginger Energy Bites
Lemon and ginger are two ingredients that are high on the immune-boosting foods list. Lemon is the best source of vitamin C, while ginger provides anti-inflammatory properties. Combine them, and you have potent snack bites.
2. Paleo Sweet And Sour Hibiscus Ginger Gelatin Gummies
These gummies taste good and look awesome. We love when treats look cute and adorable. For some reason, people want them even more. Nowadays, it is more about the looks. So, with that in mind, we have some treats that are Instagram-friendly. Remember to eat them after you take a picture for your social media story.
3. Immune Boosting Raw Citrus Slice
Do you want some sweet treats? Well, we have some sweet delights that are both tasty and healthy. Citrus fruits like lemon, orange, and grapefruit are loaded with vitamin C. They also provide a healthy dose of fiber and some minerals. And if you thought citrus fruits are not sweet, think again. Just try these cookies before you comment.
4. Immune-Boosting Breakfast Cookies
One of the first things nutritionists and health experts will tell you is do not eat something sweet for breakfast. But that applies only for chocolate and artificial sugar. When you consume healthy sweets and natural sugar, your breakfast provides loads of energy.
Think of these energy bars like the best thing to kick start your day. They provide much more energy than a cup of coffee.
5. Gooseberries And Coconut Muffins
If you like something exotic and tropical, let's talk gooseberries. They are native to Europe, but you can also find them in northern Africa. These berries are loaded with antioxidants and minerals. At first, the taste might be strange. But after a muffin or two, you will love them.
6. Superfood Chocolate Bark
Chocolate can be healthy. Of course, as long as it is chocolate high in cocoa and some antioxidants. So, instead of buying chocolate from the grocery store, make one at home. You need cocoa and then berries. Blueberries work the best, but you can use whatever you have. As long as they are high in vitamins and antioxidants.
7. Immune Boosting Elderberry Energy Bites
Did you know that these berries can be used to make medicine? Yes, they are that healthy. Now, you can get them for your treats. The dark purple berry from the European elder tree provides a unique taste and kick to your bites.
As for the benefits, alternative medicine uses them to treat colds and flu.
8. Basic Ghee Brownies
Now, you might be wondering what is ghee? Well, ghee is a class of clarified butter. It is part of the Indian traditional cuisine. You make ghee by melting regular butter and remove the milk solids. So, in a way, ghee has less lactose than butter.
So, when you want to make cookies for lactose-intolerant people, go for ghee. These brownies taste wonderfully even without butter.
9. Gelatin Flu Shoots
So, you have the flu. And now, a doctor prescribes you some antibiotics, three per day. Well, what if you could consume gelatin shots instead? These are packed with all the good and healthy stuff your immune system and body need.
10. Immune Boosting Cookies
Berries, berries, and then even more berries. That is the surefire recipe for an immune-boosting treat. At the end of the day, as long as you have berries, you are set. You just have to choose your favorite berries and shape of the treats.
11. Sooji Rava Dates Bites
We go to India again. Sooji rava is a type of ingredient made of whole wheat grain granulated and refined. For this recipe, we recommend you combine it with dates for sweet tasty treat.
12. Lemon Ginger And Honey Gummies
We talked before about lemon and ginger. Now, we add honey to the mix. Honey has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Simply put, a healthy injection. And you get it in the form of gummies. Do you want an injection in the butt, or some gummies as treats? You choose!
13. Avocado Turmeric Fudge Brownies
Let's talk superfoods. Avocado is a superfood rich in vitamins, protein, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Turmeric, on the other hand, is one of the healthiest spices. Combine them together for your brownies. They are moist, healthy, and delightful.
14. Immune Boosting Chocolate Truffles
We said before chocolate can be healthy. It is all about how to make chocolate at home. We had some chocolate bars. Now, we recommend you try some chocolate truffles.
15. Immune Boosting Breakfast Bars
Breakfast is the most important meal in the day. Do it right, and you will eat healthy the rest of the day. Do it wrong, and you will crave sugar, chips, salty and unhealthy treats. So, what is your choice? We have some bars that are healthy and sweet. And you can make them in a couple of minutes.
16. Immune Boosting Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate cookies are a classic dessert. And we have a recipe that is as healthy as it is sweet. Dates and sweet potato provide the sweet taste of the cookies.
17. Antioxidant Amazeballs
You cannot go wrong with Matcha green tea powder. Rich in antioxidants, the powder is the healthiest thing you can put on your cookies. For these cookies, you need almonds, cacao powder, chia seeds, and honey. Yes, they are sweet. But they are also healthy.
18. Coconut Lime Donuts Adaptogens
Let's finish off with the classic treat, a doughnut. When we think of donuts, we think of unhealthy treats. After all, it is the unofficial treat for obese policemen. It is time to change that viewpoint. It is time to give the doughnuts their rightful place. These treats can be delicious and healthy in the same time.
We have the recipe for the healthiest treats. But we hope you can share some more with us. Don't be afraid, show your cooking skills.


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|November 2013 (34.616389 Degrees, 135.020278 Degrees) Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
At the northern end of Awaji Island is the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge with the longest main span of any bridge in the world. This bridge has 960m long side spans and a 1991m main span (1990m before the Kobe earthquake). We previously studied this bridge in July of 2009.
We'll take a final look at this iconic bridge tomorrow.
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Bridges: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge across the Akashi Strait (4) by Mark Yashinsky is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.


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Appendix B: Chemical Reactions of Metals
The principal factors that control bioavailability are discussed in greater detail in the Lead, Arsenic, and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) chapters. More detailed discussion and references are provided here to direct readers interested in the details of soil chemistry and its effects on bioavailability of metals in soils.
Metals and metalloids, such as arsenic, undergo a wide variety of chemical reactions in soil, and these reactions in turn relate (in possibly complex ways) to bioavailability. For simplicity, "metals" is used here to refer to both metals and metalloids. Several representative reactions that affect metals availability in soil are presented in this section (Basta, Ryan, and Chaney 2005).
B.1 Metals Reaction with Iron and Manganese Oxides
Sorption is a chemical process that regulates partitioning of metals between solution and solid phases in soils. Iron and manganese oxides act as sinks for metals in soil (McBride 1994; Sposito 1986; Essington 2004; Hettiarachchi et al. 2003; Lake, Kirk, and Lester 1984; Lombi et al. 2002; Scheckel and Ryan 2004). Metals sorption onto anoxide surface is a pH and charge dependent process described by the following chemical reactions:
Cation adsorption: Fe-OH + M+= Fe-OM + H+
Oxyanion adsorption: Fe-OH + H2L = FeH(x-i)L(1-i) + (i-1)H++ H2O
Fe-OH is an iron oxide surface,
M is a metal cation, and
L is an oxyanion ligand.
For most metals adsorption by oxide surfaces increases with increasing pH. A review of metals sorption by oxides (Brown and Parks 2001) shows that iron and manganese oxides have a much greater adsorption capacity than aluminum oxides or clay minerals. Sorption by metal oxides is a major mechanism for removal of metals as cations (lead, cadmium, copper, chromium, mercury, nickel, and zinc) and metals as oxyanions (AsO43‑, AsO2–, SeO42-, SeO32-, MoO42-, WO42-, VO42-, CrO42-) from soil solution to soil solids (Sparks 2003; Stumm 1992).
B.2 Metal Reaction with Organic Matter
Metal cations also sorb to soil organic matter. Strong adsorption to organic matter reduces the solubility of several metals in soil (Adriano 2001). Sorption of metals to organic matter increases with pH because metals preferentially bind with ionized functional groups. Metal sorption to organic matter is less affected by decreasing pH than by metal sorption on oxides.
B.3 Metal Precipitation with Specific Anions
Metals form sparingly soluble precipitates with phosphate, sulfides, and other anions (Lindsay 2001). Metals precipitation is highly pH-dependent and increases with pH for many cations. Arsenate and other oxyanions can form insoluble precipitates with multivalent cations including iron, aluminum, and calcium. The mineral (precipitate) formed may control availability and mobility of the metal.
B.4 The Effect of Soil Chemical Reactions on Bioaccessibility
Lead and arsenic react with soil components to form insoluble sorbed or mineral phases ranging from weakly bound and potentially bioavailable (bioaccessible) forms to strongly bound and largely unavailable forms (Chaney, Basta, and Ryan 2008). Bioaccessible arsenic was correlated with its bioavailability in swine (Rodriguez et al. 2003; Basta, Foster and Scheckel 2007) and inversely correlated with arsenic as iron minerals or sorbed to iron oxide surfaces (Basta, Foster, and Scheckel 2007). Reactive iron and aluminum oxide clays and soil pH have been shown to be the dominant soil properties that control arsenic bioaccessibility (Whitacre, Basta, and Dayton 2013; Yang et al. 2002). Additionally, many organic compounds (including PAHs) have a strong affinity for black carbon in soil (Cornelissen et al. 2005; Koelmans et al. 2006; Semple et al. 2013).


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While real estate agents chase leads and close deals on houses, there's another level of deal-making that takes place within the real estate industry: mergers, acquisitions, integrations and partnerships.
We'll be recapping every week's noteworthy deals that didn't make it into print (and some that did) for your perusal.
We missed you last week!
In January, the Northern Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service (NORMLS) and the Centralized Real Estate Listing Service (CRIS) executed data content license agreements with Realtors Property Resource to license data. "This will allow the combined membership of over 10,300 Realtors to access their regional listing data within the RPR Platform," stated an RPR blog post about the agreement.
January 16
MooveGuru announced the launch of its consumer engagement program, which emails move-relevant coupons to movers. "Through the MooveGuru program, Movers receive a campaign of emails directly from their real estate agent or other mover related service provider," stated a press release.
This week's deals
January 30
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings announced a subservicing agreement with New Residential Mortgage, a wholly owned subsidiary of New Residential Investment Corp. "This announcement further demonstrates Nationstar's role as a leading subservicing provider to the residential mortgage servicing market. We look forward to welcoming over 750,000 customers to Nationstar, and believe our strategic relationship with New Residential will create meaningful value for these customers and our shareholders," said Jay Bray, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nationstar, in a statement.
Pacific Union International launched a partnership with smart home company Nest Labs. "Pacific Union will offer real estate professionals and clients a range of Nest's products designed to deliver more energy efficiency, safety and security to the home," said the company in a statement.
Centralized Showing Service (CSS), a residential real estate showing services company, announced that Benchmark Realty of Nashville, Tennessee, has selected CSS to schedule and manage home showing appointments. "CSS not only simplifies the showing appointment process but allows Realtors to manage their showing activity more effectively with easy-to-use productivity tools on Showings.com, designed to share information on the desktop and mobile devices quickly and accurately," read a press release about the agreement.
January 31
Real estate technology company HomeASAP launched Lead Tracker, an end-to-end traffic lead generation solution. "Lead Tracker helps agents generate higher-quality website traffic and convert a greater percentage of their visitor traffic into leads, even after the visitor has left the agent's website. To accomplish this, the company has pioneered new technologies that are designed to engage visitors and convert them into leads at the highest rate possible. If a visitor who did not convert into a lead leaves the agent's website, Lead Tracker™ then goes to work to re-engage the visitor and convert them into a lead for up to two years, at no additional cost.
ClosingCorp, a provider of residential real estate closing cost data and technology for the mortgage and real estate services industries, announced that ValuAmerica, a provider of appraisal, title, closing and settlement services, is integrating SmartCalc, ClosingCorp's closing costs calculator, on its website. "Using SmartCalc, ValuAmerica will be able to provide accurate, instant online quotes, including actual title and settlement rates and fees, transfer taxes and recording fees on a 24/7 basis," read a press release about the partnership.
Lake Homes Realty is now licensed as a real estate brokerage in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
"With each state we add to our service area, the better we serve our real estate buyers, sellers and our own agents," said Lake Homes Realty CEO Glenn S. Phillips in a statement. "We are hard at work to add brokerage operations in even more states in 2017, so this will be a very exciting year for us."
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate announced the addition of Maturo Realty in Vineland, New Jersey, to its franchise network. "The newly named Better Homes and Gardens Maturo Realty Group, led by broker Renee Cheesman and owner Albert Faiola, will continue to serve Cumberland County, including Vineland, Millville, Buena, Pittsgrove, Deerfield, Franklin and Bridgeton," said the companies in a statement.
Motto Mortgage, a mortgage brokerage franchise that's part of the Re/Max Holdings family of brands, announced that its offering of mortgage brokerage franchise opportunities is now effective in New York. "Motto Mortgage connects real estate brokerages with autonomous franchised mortgage brokerages," said Motto Mortgage President Ward Morrison in a statement. "We'll streamline the barriers of entry to the mortgage lending industry for New York real estate brokers, ultimately providing more mortgage options to home buyers and refinancers in the state."
ERA Real Estate announced the affiliation of Dune Palm Realty based in La Quinta, California. "Established in 2013, the firm will now do business as ERA Dune Palm Realty. Led by David and Laura Gray, the company serves the multi-faceted Coachella Valley market consisting of year-round residents and second-home owners as well as a significant first-time homebuyer segment," said the companies in a statement.
3-D tour company Walkthrough has raised $325,000 and plans to expand to San Francisco.
February 1
Engel & Völkers opened up two new offices in Long Beach, California. "This is a fantastic start to the new year for us," said President/CEO of Engel & Völkers California, Mathias Bode, in a statement. "I am extremely proud of our continued success as a company and commend our incredible teams for constantly excelling in providing a first-rate real estate experience to our expanding clientele."
ERA Real Estate announced the affiliation of New Age Real Estate based in Centennial, Colorado. "Established in 2005, the firm's five offices and 30 independent sales associates will now do business as ERA New Age. Led by broker/owner Daren Roberts, the company serves the Greater Denver metro and surrounding Front Range region from Boulder to Colorado Springs as well as the greater Aspen area," the companies said in a statement.
February 2
HomDNA announced that its mobile technology offering is now integrated with the LoanSphere Expedite platform from Black Knight Financial Services, a provider of integrated technology, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries. "HomDNA, which delivers mobile technology and workflow solutions that span the borrower-to-homeowner experience, has integrated with Expedite to help mortgage lenders optimize the lending experience, increase borrower loyalty and extend customer value," said the companies in a release.
IDX, LLC, a provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools for real estate websites, recently announced an enhanced IDX data acquisition system "designed to give Realtors access to near real-time active, pending, and sold IDX/MLS data for their professional real estate websites," said the company in a statement.
February 3
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Chicago announced it has acquired the assets of Organic Realty in Chicago, Illinois. "The acquisition strengthens Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's real estate sales operations, which include 52 offices and approximately 3,500 independent sales associates in Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southeast Wisconsin and Southwest Michigan," in a statement.
Motto Mortgage announced that its offering of mortgage brokerage franchise opportunities is now effective in California.


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Attorney Profile Curriculum Vitae for Sandra J. Peake Attorney at Law
Juris Doctorate, University of Houston College of Law, 1982; Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston, 1977
Professional Licenses:
- State Bar of Texas.
- U.S. District Courts for Southern District of Texas.
- U.S. District Court for Northern District of Texas.
Professional Memberships:
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Houston Lawyers Association
- Member, Houston Bar Association
- Member,Houston Bar Foundation
- Member, The Family Law Group
Additional Certifications:
- Mediation Certification – A.A. White Institute, University of Houston.
- Ad Litem Certification.
Employment Experience:
Private Practice of Law, 01/83 to present: Law Offices of David G. Peake & Sandra J. Peake, P. C., Houston, Texas; a general practice firm in southwest Houston with an emphasis on family law, consumer bankruptcy law, probate law and mediations.
Civic Activities:
- Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
- Texas Spring Cypress Chapter Links, Inc.
- The Family Law Group.
- Delta Sigma Theta Public Service Sorority,Inc .
Personal: Houston resident for 37 years; married to David G. Peake; two children


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2 And the word of the Lord came to me [Jeremiah], saying,
2 Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus says the Lord: I [earnestly] remember the kindness and devotion of your youth, your love after your betrothal [in Egypt] and marriage [at Sinai] when you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown.
3 Israel was holiness [something set apart from ordinary purposes, dedicated] to the Lord, the firstfruits of His harvest [of which no stranger was allowed to partake]; all who ate of it [injuring Israel] offended and became guilty; evil came upon them, says the Lord.
4 Hear the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel.
5 Thus says the Lord: What unrighteousness did your fathers find in Me, that they went far from Me and [habitually] went after emptiness, falseness, and futility and themselves became fruitless and worthless?
6 Nor did they say, Where is the Lord, Who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, Who led us through the wilderness, through a land of deserts and pits, through a land of drought and of the shadow of death and deep darkness, through a land that no man passes through and where no man dwells?
7 And I brought you into a plentiful land to enjoy its fruits and good things. But when you entered, you defiled My land and made My heritage an abomination [detestable and loathsome].
8 [Even] the priests did not say, Where is the Lord? And those who handle the law [given by God to Moses] knew Me not. The rulers and secular shepherds also transgressed against Me, and the prophets prophesied by [the authority and in the name of] Baal and followed after things that do not profit.
9 Therefore I will still contend with you [by inflicting further judgments on you], says the Lord, and with your children's children will I contend.
10 For cross over to the coasts of Cyprus [to the west] and see, send also to Kedar [to the east] and carefully consider; and see whether there has been such a thing as this:
11 Has a nation [ever] changed its gods, even though they are not gods? But My people have changed their Glory [God] for that which does not profit.
12 Be astonished and appalled, O heavens, at this; be shocked and shrivel up with horror, says the Lord [at the behavior of the people].
13 For My people have committed two evils: they have forsaken Me, the Fountain of living waters, and they have hewn for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns which cannot hold water.
14 Is Israel a servant? Is he a homeborn slave? Why has he become a captive and a prey?
15 The young lions have roared over him and made their voices heard. And they have made his land a waste; his cities are burned ruins without inhabitant.
16 Moreover, the children of Memphis and Tahpanhes (Egypt) [have in times past shown their power as a foe; they] have broken and fed on the crown of your head [Israel]—so do not rely on them as an ally now.
17 Have you not brought this upon yourself by forsaking the Lord your God when He led you in the way?
18 And now what have you to gain by allying yourself with Egypt and going her way, to drink the [black and roiled] waters of the Nile? Or what have you to gain in going the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the Euphrates?
19 Your own wickedness shall chasten and correct you, and your backslidings and desertion of faith shall reprove you. Know therefore and recognize that this is an evil and bitter thing: [first,] you have forsaken the Lord your God; [second,] you are indifferent to Me and the fear of Me is not in you, says the Lord of hosts.
20 For long ago [in Egypt] I broke your yoke and burst your bonds [not that you might be free, but that you might serve Me] [a]and long ago you shattered the yoke and snapped the bonds [of My law which I put upon you]; you said, I will not serve and obey You! For upon every high hill and under every green tree you [eagerly] prostrated yourself [in idolatrous worship], playing the harlot.
21 Yet I had planted you [O house of Israel] a choice vine, wholly of pure seed. How then have you turned into degenerate shoots of wild vine alien to Me?
22 For though you wash yourself with lye and use much soap, yet your iniquity and guilt are still [upon you; you are] spotted, dirty, and stained before Me, says the Lord.
23 How can you say, I am not defiled; I have not gone after the Baals [other gods]? Look at your way in the valley; know what you have done. You are a restive young female camel [in the uncontrollable violence of her brute passion eagerly] running hither and thither,
24 Or [you have the untamed and reckless nature of] a wild donkey used to the desert, in her heat sniffing the wind [for the scent of a male]. In her mating season who can restrain her? No males seeking her need weary themselves; in her month they will find her [seeking them].
25 [Cease from your mad running after idols, from which you get nothing but bitter injury.] Keep your feet from being unshod and your throat from thirst. But you said, It is hopeless! For I have loved strangers and foreigners, and after them I will go.
26 As the thief is brought to shame when he is caught, so shall the house of Israel be brought to shame—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets—
27 [Inasmuch as] they say to a tree, You are my father, and to a stone, You gave me birth. For they have turned their backs to Me and not their faces; but in the time of their trouble, they say, Arise [O Lord] and save us!
28 But where are your gods that you made for yourself? Let them arise if they can save you in the time of your trouble! For [as many as] the number of your cities are your gods, O Judah. [Surely so many handmade idols should be able to help you!]
29 Why do you complain and remonstrate against My wrath? You all have rebelled and revolted against Me, says the Lord.
30 In vain have I stricken your children (your people); they received no discipline (no correction). Your own sword devoured your prophets like a destroying lion.
31 O generation [that you are]! Behold, consider, and regard the word of the Lord: Have I been a wilderness to Israel [like a land without food]? A land of deep darkness [like a way without light]? Why do My people say, We have broken loose [we are free and will roam at large]; we will come no more to You?
32 Can a maid forget and neglect [to wear] her ornaments, or a bride her [marriage] girdle [with its significance like that of a wedding ring]? Yet My people have forgotten Me, days without number.
33 How you deck yourself and direct your way to procure [adulterous] love! Because of it even wicked women have learned [indecent] ways from you.
34 Also on your skirts is found the lifeblood of the persons of the innocent poor; you did not find them housebreaking, nor have I found it out by secret search. But it is because of [your lust for idolatry that you have done] all these things—[that is everywhere evident.]
35 Yet you keep saying, I am innocent; surely His anger has turned away from Me. Behold, I will bring you to judgment and will plead against you because you say, I have not sinned.
36 Why do you gad or wander about so much to change your way? You shall be put to shame by Egypt as you were put to shame by Assyria.
37 From [Egypt] also you will come away with your hands upon your head, for the Lord has rejected those in whom you confide, and you will not prosper with [respect to] them.
- Jeremiah 2:20 Another translation of the previous statement.


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EUROPEAN WIND COMPANIES GROW IN U.S. (AP) While Cuyahoga "studies" Erie Wind
Submitted by Jeff Buster on Wed, 04/25/2007 - 16:04.
This Associated Press report describes the new manufacturing plants in the United States which will be producing wind turbine blades and other components.
Meanwhile, the Cuyahoga County Energy "task force", Bill Mason, and the Cleveland Foundation are funding a feasibility study with about $800,000 of taxpayers' money to investigate building - six or more years in the future - "about 10 turbines 3 miles out in Lake Eire off of Cleveland".
What about manufacturing jobs now in NEO? Why is Cuyahoga "planning" six years out, while other states are so much better organized that they are getting the wind turbine manufacturing jobs NOW?
NEO is way behind the curve and has its sight set on the wrong goal - the Lake Wind Iconic Dream. Cuyahoga "study" of lake wind is so retro, I wonder if the Ohio Coal Lobby – coal produces 85% of the electricity in Ohio - is subliminally funding Sustainable Cleveland.
Don't forget, Exxon Mobil recently provided funds to the Competitive Enterprise Institute to produce reports arguing against Global Warming. And the Tobacco companies denied cancer resulted from smoking for years and years. Where there is big money at stake, strange bedfellows are not unusual.
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Is there any Evidence for Regional Atmospheric 14C Offsets in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Hogg, A. G., Turney, C. S. M., Palmer, J. G., Cook, E. & Buckley, B. (2013). Is there any Evidence for Regional Atmospheric 14C Offsets in the Southern Hemisphere? Radiocarbon, 55(2), 1-6.
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Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS) Tasmanian huon pine (Lagarostrobos franklinii) decadal measurements for the interval AD 745–855 suggest a mean interhemispheric radiocarbon offset (20 ± 5 yr), which is considerably lower than the previously reported mean interhemispheric offset for the last 2 millennia (44 ± 17 yr). However, comparable University of Waikato (Wk) New Zealand kauri (Agathis australis) measurements show significantly higher values (56 ± 6 yr), suggesting the possibility of a temporary geographic (intrahemispheric) offset between Tasmania, Australia, and Northland, New Zealand, during at least 1 common time interval. Here, we report 9 new Wk Tasmanian huon pine measurements from the decades showing the largest huon/kauri difference. We show statistically indistinguishable Wk huon and Wk kauri 14C ages, thus dispelling the suggestion of a 14C geographic offset between Tasmania and Northland.
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Donald Trump ( President of USA ) – Clairvoyant reading / Psychic predictions August 1 , 2020 made to Donald Trump' s photo from July 30 , 2020 – by Clairvoyant House " Dimitrinka Staikova and daughters Stoyanka and Ivelina Staikova " – from Europe , Bulgaria , Varna.
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….. Around and after August 20 , 2020 I see a threat for the life of Donald Trump – everyone will blame Russians and Antifa for guilty…..(MEDIA CONFIRMATION)
Maryland man shot by Secret Service charged with assault on police officer; no gun found on suspect – August 11, 2020
The last high-profile lockdown took place in May because of protesters outside the White House, demonstrating over the death of George Floyd.
Reporters inside the White House indicated the building was on lockdown shortly after the shooting. Trump professed little worry about his own safety.
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Hi all!
Today I'm going to share with you a personal review of 5 bath products I picked up from the new Halloween Range at LUSH. Thank you to my dear friend Mabel Kwong for suggesting I write this post. As it is currently October, I thought it would be fun to show what I thought of these spooky yet unbelievably adorable goodies. One of my absolute favourite ways to unwind after a long day is soaking in a hot tub with a good book. The experience is even more satisfying when you have a sweet-smelling accessory to pop in as the water flows. In the last couple of weeks, I've had several baths testing out these 100% vegan beauties and the results varied from underwhelming to amazing. Without further ado, let's get into this review!
I was immediately drawn to this bath bomb because as you know, I adore The Nightmare Before Christmas. The main character, Jack Skellington, is also called The Pumpkin King and I believe LUSH did a great job of capturing his cute face. I was actually sad to see it slowly dissolve. As shown in the photograph below, the bath bomb turns the water a deep orange. I was pleasantly surprised to see a layer of yellow underneath as it began to break apart. My entire bath smelled of spicy cinnamon, orange and a hint of sweet vanilla. I noticed that the scent lingered on my skin the next day which was really lovely and that it didn't stain my tub. Just to clarify, there are no pumpkin related ingredients in this product. It is much more citrus based. I love the design, smell and relaxation effect of this bath bomb. 4/5 STARS!
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how cute this bath bomb is? The design alone is a clear winner. As soon as I popped this baby in, streams of pink, blue and purple swirled everywhere. It was extremely aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, the bomb itself was filled with glitter that continued to sparkle on my skin the very next day. The entire bath smelled of delicious candy grape. This product contains lime, neroli and olibanum oil with would you believe, vegan dark chocolate? It felt super nourishing and slippery on my legs. Once again, I was happy to see that it didn't stain my tub. I would definitely buy this one again. 5/5 STARS!
Based on the iconic Ghostbusters movie, the Ectoplasm Jelly Bomb is designed to break down under running water and produce a gooey substance. Unfortunately, this product was the most disappointing of the five. I didn't see nor feel anything resembling jelly or goo and the water turned a sickly, green colour below that wasn't overly inviting. Not only that, the fragrance (tangerine and grapefruit) was very faint – I could barely smell anything. Its only redeeming qualities were the cute design and the fact that it didn't stain my tub. I don't have much more to say about this bath bomb except that I wouldn't recommend it. 1/5 STARS.
In case you are wondering, a bubble bar is similar to a bath bomb but can be used more than once. Simply break off chunks at a time to pop in your tub and conserve the rest for another day. This design is so adorable. It makes me think of Salem, the black-cat in Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I only used half and it filled my bath with lots and lots of bubbles. The water turned black, matching my toe-nails as you can see below. The main two ingredients are bergamot and olibanum oil. I enjoyed the scent and feel but it didn't wow me. I gave this one 3/5 STARS.
This baby was so much fun! When I popped it in the bath, neon greens and pinks emerged, swirling together to create a spooky combination. Once it had finished dissolving, the water turned a deep red. It felt like I was bathing in actual blood! The smell was so intoxicating. This product contains exotic, earthy scents such as patchouli oil, black pepper oil and vanilla. The design is a little bland compared to the others but the smells and effects were on point! 4/5 STARS.
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed this post. I certainly had a lot of fun testing these awesome products. Write in the comments down below which one you liked the best. My favourite was definitely the Monster's Ball. If you liked this type of post, let me know. I will gladly test out more seasonal/new-range bath bombs from Lush. Thanks for reading!
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