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Painful recollections…blades that lose their edge.
This is not exactly a haiku…
Eric Alagan's Books
Another one from the archives I'm indebted to your other friends for bringing this to my attention. Similar to the thought scars remain to see but are not hurting any more.
Hello Ian,
Nice to see you here 🙂
Yes, Paul and I have become quite good cyberspace friends. He is very articulate and the third person whose every single post has words/phrases that help improve my English. I count Jane Stansfeld and you as the other two in the triumvirate of my English Language teachers.
Hope and trust the Sunday is going well,
Well I'm no expert in the English language Eric. I'm a business major. Maybe the course I did in Creative Writing after retiring did help a little but I'm not in the league of professional writers when it comes to the techniques of the language.
Dear Eric,
Your comment to Eva was most apropos. You have managed to dull the blade but at the same time have sharpened your wit. 🙂
Thank you for your comments pertaining to my own blog about Guilt Trips. You are quite right; it takes time to dull those embarrassing and pesky thoughts and, as you said, time can indeed lessen the pain and hurt that had, in the past, engulfed and burdened a poor hapless soul.
Very apt and poignant haiku, my friend. I'm glad you gave me the link to it. And your reply on my blog was met with much appreciation. You are a dear and thoughtful friend.
Wishing you warmth and smiles across the miles,
Paul 🙂
Dear Paul,
I'm always wary about providing links in my comments – as it can cut both ways. But with friends, I tend to take chances and glad that it worked out well 🙂
Pain therapy works for me – embarrassing and even painful in the early stages but now the demons have paled. I'm back in control. But, it's not for everyone, I agree.
I read about your Thanksgiving get-together and am happy that the day added to your pleasant memories 🙂
All good wishes,
Painful recollections…blades that lose their edge. You summed it up nicely and so masterfully.
Thank you for stopping by with a comment. All good wishes upon you, Eric
This pain therapy haiku is healing me already! Thank you, Eric. What a gift on my birthday!
It worked for me and my heart warms that it is doing the same for you.
You did say that you'll be 65 next. Well, please accept my sincere wishes for a Happy Birthday.
Luv you, Eric
This is so true, yet sometimes feels not. There is hope in these seventeen syllables.
Hello Jackie – thank you for taking a break here with a comment. This is appreciated.
I write mostly from experience. When hurt, I revisit the pain repeatedly until it is pain no more. For me, it is not masochistic but therapeutic. Might not work for everyone.
Cheers, Eric
I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but there is quite a Yoda-like Zen in the way you used words here. This is coming from a huge sci-fi freak, BTW, so it's supposed to be a compliment. 🙂
Stopping by with a comment, you did. Indebted am I, to you. Always a compliment, such time expenditure, I think 🙂


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Sara Coello, Editor-in-Chief
Like most freshmen, I came to UD with some pretty unrealistic goals.
I planned to major in art, then dropped studio classes after a single semester. I expected to appreciate Plato's Republic, and instead learned to criticize it more thoroughly. I intended to navigate Italy with the greatest fluency, but slipped from "ciao" to "como estás" at least half the time I opened my mouth.
But my most important goal was one I'll never stop laughing at: I was determined to ignore the happenings of the world, in favor of contemplation.
Maybe I was just weak, but I like to think my return to journalism followed a deeper revelation. It's impossible to complete or act on the rest of the wisdom we pursue here without an objective view of what's happening here and how that relates to our values.
If you care about restorative justice, you should care about the student judiciary. If you care about the viability of the philosopher king, you should care about the presidential transition. And if you care about anything, you probably care whether "Stacy's Mom" is played at TGIT.
My only hope is that all of us, whether graduating and moving away or sticking around for another three years, stay connected. Keep up with what's happening in the community that shaped you. Let it be a reminder of how, and why, you chose this place — and how much you have left to do.
Sara is graduating with a B.A. in human sciences, and concentrations in Spanish and journalism. After graduation, she will join The Dallas Morning News as a breaking news reporter.
Amanda Jesse, News Editor
Every week when I'd think of stories to offer at our budget meetings, I would find myself walking up the Mall.
I'd think of the students studying the in the Cap Bar or the library, laughing on back patios or snoozing in hammocks. I'd think of the professors reading in their offices, pacing in their classrooms, and catching up with old students in line for coffee. I'd think of facilities workers planting flowers, Super Dave talking with an alumna while her children swing outside the fishbowl, Miss Patty wishing someone a cheerful good morning.
These and a million other tiny things make our commu- nity what it is: beautiful.
As news editor, I aimed to serve it by providing relevant and accurate stories about the issues that matter to us. I'm grateful to have seen this university from so many different angles. I firmly believe that asyou get to know it better, you are able to love it more.
I would urge everyone to see this school not as the place they view from a single perspective, or as the place they want it to be in their minds, but as it is, in its entirety.
This is a place that matters. Its joys, hopes and fears belong to all of us.
While I will not be remaining here in body, I will always have a bit of my heart on this campus. My hope for the school for the future is a simple one: that we have faith in the mission of the school and in each other. That we will never shy away from challenging questions and will never be afraid to give honest answers.
In one way that is the mission of the newspaper. In a greater sense, it's the role of every person in this community.
Amanda is graduating with a B.A.in human sciences. After graduation, she will be at the Dallas Morning News as a breaking news intern.
Bridget Kennedy, Arts & Culture Editor
If I look back five years, I would have never imagined myself sitting here writing this letter.
Through an interesting turn of events — a poor college student desperately needing a job was offered a position as a copy editor and eventually came to love working for The University News — I am now here, filled with immense gratitude for everything this paper has taught me.
All of the editors constantly search for relevant material to relay to the University of Dallas community, and the serious pages of the paper are pleasantly balanced with the light-hearted Arts and Culture section.
Some changes made to the section this year include the addition of a column, "Little known facts," which sought to reveal interesting facts hidden in the archives about the university, and the addition of a comic, further brightening our newspaper.
Regular movie reviews allow those who don't have extra time on their plates to decide which are worth their precious time, and recipes entice students to switch up their ramen noodle dinners for something a little more elegant, but simple.
Updates on the Drama Department, including Mainstage and senior studios, as well as the Art Department and its exhibits, remind the greater UD community to keep an eye out for the beauty that lies within the campus.
From the humans of UD to the freshman dorm ceilings, these are the things, and people, that make UD so special; I especially thank everyone who has written for this section for painting a picture of UD's unique culture.
Bridget will be next year's Editor-in-Chief, while completing her B.S. in biology with a pre-med track.
Rory MacCallum, Sports Editor
Working for The University News these last three years hasn't felt like work at all; it's been three years of fun.
As I say farewell to The University News, I'd like to thank the people that made it that way.
First and foremost, thank you to the readers. The lack of interest in sports at UD always disappointed me, and I strove as a writer and editor to write stories that would draw interest from those that don't have an interest in sports. I tried to bring a more human element to the sports section.
These athletes work hard at their craft and represent theuniversity in a different way,but at the end of the day, they have to read "The Republic," write an annotated essay in Lit Trad II, and figure out how totake the easiest science classes to get through the Core just like the rest of us. To those who read and enjoyed it, thank you.
Thank you to Ryan McAnany for giving me myfirst opportunity with The University News. Thanks to Athletic Director Dick Strockbine, Dr. John Plotts, Nathan Yacovissi and all the coaches and players who graciously gave me their time and knowledge as sources throughout the years.
Thanks to the copy and layout staff for their tireless work every week to put the paper together. Thanks to our Editor-in-Chief, Sara Coello, for doing a million things to put a good issue out every week. And finally, thanks to Rudy Bush for being an excellent teacher, both as a professor and an adviser for the paper.
It's been a blast doing this the last three years, and I will miss it immensely.
Rory is graduating with a degree in economics and finance. In August, he'll begin studying business and analytics at Southern Methodist University.
Kaity Chaikowsky, Photography Editor
I am convinced that I have the best job on campus.
As photo editor I find myself on all corners of campus, going places I never would have gone, attending talks I didn't realize I was interested in and meeting people I never would have met. My job challenges me to leave my box and explore the university.
I have spent hours in the archives over my three years as a photographer; I know what the inside of the graduate ceramics studio as well as the baseball locker rooms look like; I was given a tour of Cardinal Farrell Hall when the floors were still concrete; I have made friends with numerous academics who come to give guest lectures; I am invited to professional events with lamb and chocolate dipped strawberries; the list goes on and on.
My camera is a secret tool. No person or place seems to be off limits when I have my camera in hand. Through my camera I have been able to truly experience this university. That gift is thanks to each and every person who picks up the paper.
I am so very grateful for my job. This university is like no place on earth, and I am extremely lucky to know that. So thank you to every single person reading this today. I would have none of this without you.
Kaity will complete her degree in psychology next year, and reprise her role as Photo Editor at The University News.
A special thank you from the editors to Rudy Bush, photographers Patrick Goodman, Hannah Green, Anthony Mazur and Marquel Plavan; copy editors Nick Krause, Valeria Reyna and Monica Ryland; layout designers Emma Hastings, Quinn Kelsch, Simone Loel and Lucy Teller; Business Manager Robert Hayter, Distribution Manager Colin Lancaster, Social Media Editor Mary Spencer, Becca Shinn, all our writers and readers and all of the University of Dallas community.

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Nexus One Update Rolling Out, Includes 3G Fix And Other Goodies
Here is some good news for Nexus One owners!
Google has taken blame for the 3G issue. Starting today, Google is rolling out an OTA (Over-The-Air) Software Update to end the 3G problems that plagued Nexus One owners on T-Mobile, and other unexpected goodies. One of these goodies include, the long awaited Multitouch (Hooray!). Devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone's Browser, Gallery and Maps applications. Additionally, Google has also updated the Google Maps appilcation to version 3.4, which includes syncing of starred items and search suggestions with the desktop version, and it automatically switches to night mode in Navigation to make it easier to read. And most importantly of all, a fix for the 3G issues. Google has included a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones". Way to go Google! Anyone get the OTA yet? Sound off in the comments!
UPDATE: A demonstration video after the jump!
UPDATE 2: "In order to access the update, you will receive a message on your phone's notification bar. Just download the update, wait for it to install, and you should be all set. This update will be rolled out gradually to phones – and most users might not receive the notification until the end of the week."
UPDATE 3: Don't want to wait for the Nexus One Update? Well you don't have to! Click Here For Details.


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John 16:13-15
New Living Translation
13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, 'The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.'
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Roland DG UK invites customers to get inspired at Creative Centre Experience Day
Roland DG UK is inviting customers to get inspired at its upcoming Creative Centre Experience Day. This free event, taking place on Wednesday 1st November at Roland DG UK's Clevedon head office, will showcase 50 ways to make money with Roland technology, and highlight how companies can boost their profits by targeting emerging and often-untapped markets.
The Creative Centre Experience Day will showcase the power and potential of Roland DG technology and demonstrate how it can bring new ideas and applications to life. Visitors will be able to freely explore the Creative Centre, the inspirational hub of Roland DG UK, and are invited to attend the valuable educational sessions which will take place throughout the day.
The objective of the event is for customers to leave the Creative Centre armed with the knowledge and skills they need to create more products and more profit with their Roland technology. Enlightening workshops and tutorials will take place throughout the day to educate visitors on all aspects of print – from hardware and software updates through to the very latest applications.
The schedule for the event is flexible and visitors can join the Roland DG team for the entire day or just turn up for specific sessions. They will be offered the chance to spend one-to-one time with product experts, producing files, getting technical advice, or learning new applications. There will also be a training session on how to embrace social media to boost business, whilst the RolandCare clinic will advise customers on how best to look after their Roland machines. Roland DG's Creative Centre Experience Day will be rounded off with a brainstorming session that will highlight up to 50 new ways to make money.
The very latest Roland DG technology will also be showcased at the event, including the brand-new VersaUV S-Series of UV-LED flatbed and belt printers. With the S-Series it's possible to direct print stunning quality graphics, images, textured and embossed effects onto virtually any substrate or object, rigid or flexible, up to 200mm in height and 100kg/sqm in weight. The applications are almost endless, and include the volume production of personalised goods, industrial marking, specialty signage and exhibition graphics, packaging prototypes and much more.
With a distinctive collection of works from top Roland DG artists and craftspeople from around the world, Roland DG UK's Creative Centre has plenty on show to inspire. The list of samples is almost endless – from surfboards, beer pumps, guitar wraps and mini motorcycles to custom-printed suits, Russian dolls, arcade machine wraps, and much more – with everything on display created using Roland DG technology.
Finally, Roland DG invites attendees to challenge its Creative Centre team with weird and wonderful application ideas for print. The most imaginative application will be printed and displayed in Roland DG's Creative Centre, and the winner will take away a voucher to attend an upcoming Roland DG Academy course of their choice.
For more information and/or to register for the event, please click here to visit the Creative Centre Experience Day event page.


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How to Find Your Perfect Restaurant Venue Location
The location of a restaurant is just as important as the quality of its menu. If a venue is located in the wrong part of town, or in an area that's difficult to get to, the likelihood of attracting a steady flow of repeat business will be low - no matter how delicious the food might be.
But a good location is harder to find than some people think - and that's one of the reasons why so many restaurants fail.
When searching for the right location for your restaurant, run through the following checklist:
- Demographics
- Visibility and accessibility
- Competition
- Size & Space
- Affordability
- Don't be impulsive
Before you can know where to open your restaurant, you need to determine what type of customer you want to attract.
Are you looking to open a family-friendly restaurant? If so, your target clientele might appreciate a place that is close to home, and with ample parking. But if it's a more hip place serving up bar snacks and cocktails, then a more metro position would be the better choice.
In addition to demographics, give thought to the psychographics, which refer to the "why" behind the "who." With demographics determining who you are going to target and psychographics adding the reasoning, you will be able to make a more informed decision on location. By making sure your restaurant appeals to your target market, you will have a better chance of success.
Go into your search for the perfect venue assuming most people are unwilling to accept inconvenience. If the potential space has limited parking or is tricky to access, then more often than not, potential customers will give up and dine elsewhere.
You will need to consider just how easy the space is to access and make sure it's simple for all types of visitors. Factor in parking spaces, how easy it is to find the venue, public transport in the area, and customers who may walk or bike etc.
Another factor is visibility. Unless your venue concept is "speakeasy," then you probably don't want to be located in a back alley or above street level as the venues can be hard to find. Poorly placed signage, small or dim storefronts can make it easy for customers to miss your restaurant.
However, finding the balance between having, both, a visible and accessible venue can be tough. Don't assume that you will always create a destination restaurant that people will go out of their way to visit, because building up a solid reputation takes time. So the alternative is having your venue in a promotional area, with high foot traffic to expose your brand.
Exploring the competition in your area is a must. While you won't want to be the only restaurant in the area, if there are too many venues that are similar to your concept, it can create potential risk.
You want to enter an area where your concept can complement the surrounding venues. Place your potential burger bar next to a popular pizza restaurant, because at some point those customers may want to try something different.
Size does matter
Size is another extremely important factor when considering your location. Bigger doesn't always mean better. While a larger space can offer more room for dining or a more sizeable kitchen, more square footage will also mean a more costly lease, higher utility bills, and other expenses.
No matter the size of the venue, the ratio of dining capacity to the kitchen should remain the same. As a general rule, you ought to allow 5 square feet in the kitchen for every seated diner.
This general capacity guide can help you adequately plan the number of seats you can fit in the venue without compromising on having a resourceful commercial kitchen space.
TIP: Seating capacity may also be restricted by the terms of your liquor license, the size of your restroom facilities, disabled access, or emergency exits. It is, therefore, important to investigate any potential limitations of your seating capacity with the relevant authorities.
This can be a big factor when it comes to selecting your location. Knowing exactly what you can afford and what your budget will allow is very important.
If a potential space is perfect in all areas, but the leasing costs far exceed your budget, then more often than not it will not work for you. This kind of situation will add more pressure to your startup and immediately put you in the red unless you have a surplus of money to fund the difference.
Ideally, you need to be able to rent at a location that you can afford from day one without the added financial burden.
Don't be impulsive
Finding that perfect location can take a long time, so don't settle for anything less. Understand the commitment you are making. Most importantly before you sign off on a multi-year lease, make sure you understand the consequences if the business fails. Although failure isn't pleasant to think about, if you are locked into a five-year lease, you have to understand your landlord can still demand that rent money, even if you are no longer in business.
Keeping these factors in mind when hunting for your future restaurant venue will help you make a more informed decision that sets your restaurant up for success from the start.


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|User Authentication and Sessions? + Questions on Postgre vs MySQL
The Next Few Lines Summarized : Is Session Data through the CI Library just store the session ID in the cookie, or everything? If this's the case how can I ensure the data is secure, I don't really wish to use encryption, since that is storing a lot of important data in a location the user can change, I'm not too confident with encryption.
Question #1
While I may be a fairly old, well, six months, user here, I've just recently started working with CI (my previous attempt was sidelined by the need to get a project created, so I stuck with a CMS), and I've run into some conceptual problems.
I'm starting with user authentication since, well, that's basically what I consider to be the starting block of any project. To accomplish this I've loaded the session class and created a database to store "user_id" in addition to the defaults used by sessions.
I have a hook to call a loader class and activate my authentication function...
function authenticate()
Now what I'm curious is, what instead of $_SESSION['user'] would be a better mechanism for allowing the user id to be tied in with the rest of the system, and, does $_SESSION rely on the current session or must something else be added?
It seems logical to do something like...
$this->CI->session->set_userdata('user_id', 'user_id');
... But wouldn't this put it into the cookie? This is something I feel is a security risk, even with the prospect of encoding.
Is there a better way to do user authentication? I've seen several people have examples of code where they basically redirect the user to an authorization page if they're not logged in, while I feel this works, I still need to reference the user_id somehow, for further user specific authorization within my script. Also, I can't seem to assign a variable to something stored in the $_SESSION (is this even tied in with the CI session in any way?, if so, how do I use sessions to both write *some* variables to the database, but keep others private to the system and in noway become stored in the cookie? Do I need to write my own or just use the sessions built into PHP? I'm probably just not getting something pretty clear though
Question #2
I will be working on a program which will require me working with some large sets of data, but without any real complex operations, mostly selects and inserts. Am I correct in choosing MySQL as my database to do this with?
Question #3
I have large sets of data which will be universally identical between all iterations of the script. These are separated out as rows in a database, but my question is whether I would be better assigning the entire table (about 1500 rows) into an array and then just using that. Concern is, will it be worth it, and how should I approach in order to have all my clients use the same set of data without redeclaring it for each run. I don't think PHP is capable of doing something like this, so should I just stick with the DB and pulling rows when I need them?
[eluser]Rick Jolly[/eluser]
Question #1:
CI doesn't use native php sessions so if you want to use $_SESSION, then don't use CI's session class. Yes CI's sessions currently store session data in the cookie, so if you don't want to use encryption, then you should consider native sessions or one of the session libraries in the wiki capable of storing session data in the database.
Question #2:
Is there any reason not to choose MySQL? No.
Question #3:
Databases are for storing data, so I'd just leave it at that. I'm not sure if I understood your question, but php doesn't have application state, so it can't store your data in memory between web requests. You'd have to retrieve the data from database or file on each request.
Thank you Rick Jolly, that is what I expected. Is there any consensus no which is better? OB Session seems to be the premier choice since it just stores the session_id is stored in the cookie and everything else in the database, need to do some research since $_SESSION is something that I absolutely must be able to use both for this project and further ones.
As for Question 3, I have a large amount of static data which I need to be referenced on a lot of pages and scripts, so instead of pulling it from the database I wondered if it would be more efficient to store it all in one array, but somehow have that array be shared across all users (instead of being redeclared, and such) it seems like quite the awkward question since I can't really verbalize the idea well.
[eluser]Rick Jolly[/eluser]
Well OBSession doesn't use php native sessions, so you won't be able to use $_SESSION with it. By default, native sessions store session data in a file and just the session id in a cookie. If you'd rather store session data in the database, you can still use native sessions by using the session_set_save_handler() function and implementing methods to read, write, etc. to interact with the database. There are classes out there that combine php native sessions with database storage, but none developed by CI users that I know of.
As for question #3, you might want to cache the data. You can cache the database results: http://ellislab.com/codeigniter/user-gui...ching.html. Alternatively, CI allows you to cache an entire page. There are other methods for caching page fragments.
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I tastespotted this cake over on Yahoo Shine around Memorial Day and I knew I had to "glutenfreeify" it. This no-bake cheesecake is super simple and uses fresh seasonal summer berries. Homemade is so much better than those out the box no-bake cheesecakes. This was the perfect dessert for a summer function I was invited to which is why I decided against making it dairy free. I'm not sold on the vegan cream cheeses that are on the market. In my opinion, vegan cheesecakes are too labor intensive and the end result is not worth the trouble. However, my version is gluten free as I used gluten free graham crackers to make the crust. Check out the awesome recipe by clicking the link below!
Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Cheese Cake courtesy of Yahoo Shine


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Leon Russell/Elton John Collaboration; Artists Crossing Borders
Leon Russell Signs Deal with UMPG for Elton John Collaboration
Legendary songwriter and artist Leon Russell has signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) for The Union, his collaboration with Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin. The Union was released on October 19th.
Russell, John and Taupin co-wrote the album, which is their first studio collaboration, with producer T Bone Burnett. A tour is in the works for John and Russell in 2011.
"Leon Russell is a legend in his own right," says UMPG Chairman/CEO David Renzer. "Teaming with Elton John and Bernie Taupin has resulted in a special record that will be a true event around the globe. We're honored to have Leon join the UMPG family and look forward to seeing this project achieve worldwide acclaim and success."
Russell's career spans over five decades, and he has collaborated with artists including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Frank Sinatra, B.B. King, Glen Campbell, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones.
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Entertainers touring in other countries need to be aware of Immigration, Customs, Tax and Labor laws in the host country, and if proper paperwork is not completed, offenders can face inspections and interrogations.
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It is funny when you start taking pictures of your day, it sort of changes. I went to three different places yesterday and walked, tubed and bused in between. First to a school music meeting in offices near Mornington Crescent to learn what delights our two cape crusaders, had put together for 2000 kids to sing together at the Royal Albert Hall in March, then a quick sprint to the back of Kings Cross Station to share the excitement with my lovely friend
EJR of having a photo exhibited in the Guardian Newspapers foyer – it was published in the weekend magazine in April. They had a little gathering of all the people who had had a picture published in the themed photography section of the magazine, with some nuts and crisps. The themes section appears every fortnight ( I think) I recognised lots of the photos, as I do tend to enjoy the pictures more than the writing in most publications I read ( philistine..they cry!) . EJR met some of the other photographers, one called Adam Akins who sadly had to dash as soon as he said hello, as he had come all the way from Liverpool to see his picture hung,
then had to dash off catch the last train home. I would have, wouldn't you?…travelled that far, is what I meant. I also met some of EJR lovely friends, who I am going to steal!! Ok share?
I then waited at the bus stop at Kings Cross and got the bus to Hornsey Road to a little restaurant which is in the wilderness that is the Hornsey Road. While areas around gentrify, you still expect to see tumble weed rolling down it and the theme of the Good the Bad and the Ugly theme tune to be whistling in the wind… I think it must be on a dodgy lay line or something, as for the last 30 years it does not seem to have changed at all, and seems to just keep going down market when everything else is trying to go up. Don't get me wrong I love Hornsey Road, but wonder how it so stubbornly refuses to change. My housing co-op were celebrating a major landmark in their 34 year history so we once decided not to snarl at each other or revert to the archetypes we are handed in the co-op group dynamic over our weekly meeting, but eat together, which was very very civilized.
The food and service at Ajani Grill and Jazz, a tiny little restaurant that has great. Mighty fine Jazz musicians play there at the weekend. The ambience was very good, all the food was top notch and the service was fine. It needs all the support it can get if it is going to survive in this particular area, and I for one would say check it out..leave Crouch End and Stroud Green and tip toe to the hinterlands of Holloway. They do a £7.50 two course and they were most helpful in sorting me out something gluten-free and the vegan got fed too! Delicious.
I continue to take pictures with my beated up old camera that usually has a big greasy paw mark on the lense which is, I think soon to become my trade mark 'It's a Partington fake…no paw mark "
Right….. onto today's exciting adventure, Christmas carols for kids…….where are they?
SONG OF THE DAY – Etta Bond -Love in Me
Just incase you thought I had not got my finger on the pulse that is the present century, here is a young lady who captivated me with her voice….she is featured on Wretch 32's ( a really good British new single Forgiveness, here is her at home jamming….I love real live recordings like this.


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Harley the Rottweiler Graffiti Organic Cotton T-Shirt
An cool women's t-shirt with a graffiti Rottweiler print - named after Harley Quinn the Rottweiler, a dog who loves tennis balls, cows and a good roll in the grass.
The design has a muted vintage look which is printed onto beautifully soft organic cotton - so it already looks and feels like your favourite t-shirt!
Our t-shirts at Purrfectly Yappy are hand drawn designs by our very own Yappy Jess, so each design is completely unique and exclusive to Purrfectly Yappy. Our designs are printed in the UK on to t-shirts which are ethically produced in factories verified by the Fair Wear Foundation. Each t-shirt is made with organic cotton, and designed to last.
How to care for me:
These t-shirts are custom printed, so need a little special care.
- Machine washable on a cool wash
- Do not tumble dry
- Cool iron only
Please note that these t-shirts are printed to order, so we advise a delivery time of between 4-7 working days.
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text: Or not so new.... newly found maybe?? Well, we have been stocking up the food store since my redeployment. Since we came back to AZ, we have been hitting the flea market and farmer's market fairly often to stock both tools and food stuffs. The garden is planted and doing.... well, it's ok I guess. It seems like it's always to slow when you are watching it grow. While contemplating which starches to store, we came across an article in the local newspaper on using mesquite pods for flour. It was common for natives and early settlers to commonly use mesquite pods. The best ones to use are the velvet mesquite. They are plentiful and don't have toxic effects that the honey mesquite may have. We spent an afternoon walking on a nearby trail and grabbing "ripe" pods. We came away with a gallon or so in no time. If collected over time, one could easily fill a pantry with usable mesquite flour. This would be an inexpensive way to fill your food stock. Now, where to find a grain mill locally..... A detailed look at the native use of plants will help greatly with your preparations. What is considered a common plant here and usually overlooked could feed our family easily. There may be something in your area that is similar.


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Ghost Tales is a new iOS and Android game, but it's not new at all to the world of Facebook games. Ghost Tales, also known as Ghost Saga, follows a girl who can talk to ghosts inside of their old houses and find out what's ailing them, and why they are still sad after not having been able to leave this world yet. She then rebuilds their houses and then can make use of their friendship. Read on for some tips and tricks for Ghost Tales!
If you play this game on the iOS only (Facebook connection may negate this), you can do the time lapse trick whenever you run out of energy. All that you have to do is go to the date and time settings on your phone or your tablet, then set the time forwards by an hour or two after you run out all of your energy, then go back to the game. Now you will have all of your energy back.
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If you do this trick and then you want the time on your phone to be back to normal again, simply go back to the date and time settings and set the time back to normal or set it to automatic. Now go back to the game and all of your free energy will still be there. This means that you can do whatever you want with the time and not have to worry about having the time set way too far ahead.
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You'll need a good bit of materials in order to repair a ghost's house after you finish it. Sand is one of the tougher materials to come by, but others are rare as well. In order to get more sand and other materials, first, search around anything that you may have missed inside of the house. Next, go to the following ghost house and look around there, too, and you might see some goods that you missed. Sand, in particular, tends to appear when you clean off the pink couches inside of dirty houses.
Otherwise, connect the game to Facebook for an advantage. If you have a dedicated Facebook gaming account, use that one so that you can add friends who play Ghost Tales. To find them, go to the comment section of this article or go hunt down any dedicated Facebook groups for the game, such as the official page or unofficial fan pages. Look under Ghost Saga as well in order to find older groups still under that name.
Gems or crystals are the premium currency of the game. In order to get more of them for free, if you have not yet logged into the game on Facebook do that. Also, every time that you gain an experience level, you will get crystals for free. Coins or gold are the main, common currency, and can be used to purchase more energy when you run out.


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The Burmese cuisine is a famous cuisine throughout the world; the flavors are inspired from its neighbouring countries. The burmese cuisine eating tradition is to sit on a bamboo mat and et on a low table, rice as their main ingredient and other primary dishes revolving around fish influenced meal.
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New to breastfeeding? Need a quick refresh? Here are some FAQ's that you might find helpful when starting out breastfeeding your baby.
Is Breastfeeding Best For My Baby?
Breastmilk is the best food for babies because:
- It is a complete food containing everything needed for the first half-year of life
- It satisfies both hunger and thirst; extra water is not needed
- It increases a baby's resistance to infection and disease
- It lessens the risk of allergy and food intolerance
Breastfeeding is good for mothers too because:
- It's convenient, cheap and always there when you need it
- It's always fresh, clean and safe
- It quickly soothes a fussy, unhappy baby
- It helps your uterus return to normal sooner after childbirth
- It gives you a chance to sit down during the day and rest as you breastfeed
- It makes you feel good because you know you are giving your baby the best possible start
Breastfeeding helps create a close and loving bond between you and your baby and can be a deeply satisfying experience for you both.
How Soon After The Birth Can I breastfeed?
Most babies have a strong need to suck when they are first born, so if you are both well you can start straight away. Many mothers offer the breast while they are still on the delivery table. The first milk in your breasts at this time is called colostrum.
How Do I Put My Baby To The Breast?
Find a comfortable position either seated or lying. Hold your baby close to you, chest to chest and chin to breast with your nipple opposite baby's mouth. Gently touch baby's lips with your nipple to encourage your baby's mouth to open wide. Make sure that your nipple and as much as possible of your areola (the darker area around your nipple) is in baby's mouth. When baby is positioned correctly for breastfeeding, it should not hurt you.
How Often Should I Breastfeed At First?
Your breasts make milk in response to your baby's sucking – the more milk the baby takes, the more milk you make. You will establish a good supply of milk if you:
- Feed frequently whenever your baby cries or seems hungry
- Let baby finish the first breast before offering the second breast
- Feed your baby at night (this also helps prevent your breasts becoming too full and uncomfortable)
- Make sure your baby has at least 6-8 feeds in 24 hours (many young babies have more than this – often 10-12 feeds)
- Avoid giving complementary bottles ("comps") which will reduce your baby's needs to suck at the breast and so reduce your supply.
How Can I Help My Baby To Get The Breastmilk?
Your milk will flow more easily if you are relaxed and comfortable at feed times. This is not always easy in those early days when everything is new and strange and you and your baby are still getting to know each other.
The following hints may help:
- Cuddle your baby close to you before offering the breast
- If your baby is too sleepy to feed and you are taking any medications, ask your doctor if they could be affecting your baby
- Talk to your doctor if pain from stitches is making you tense
- Draw the curtains if you feel you would like privacy in hospital
- Breathing slowly and deeply may help you relax
- Gently massaging your breasts and rolling your nipples between your thumb and forefinger before putting baby to the breast may start your milk flowing.
How Do I Know That My Baby Is Getting Enough?
If your baby is feeding frequently, has plenty of pale, wet nappies (at least 6-8 in 24 hours), on breastmilk alone, is gaining weight and seems reasonably alert, active and happy, then relax… Babies will enjoy being nursed and cuddled – lots of loving attention will not 'spoil' them.
How Can I Increase My Milk Supply?
If you feel your supply is low, feed your baby more often. Take things easy for a few days … just relax and let your baby breastfeed often. The more milk your baby takes from your breasts, the more milk you will make.
Do I Have To Eat Or Drink Particular Foods?
There are no magic foods which will increase the milk supply – a sensible balanced diet is the key. It is a good idea to avoid those foods which upset you or to which other family members are allergic.
What About Night Feeds?
New babies wake at night from hunger and need to be fed. This also helps your milk supply. Some babies sleep through the night quite early – others take much longer. Breastfeeding is the quickest and easiest way to soothe and settle your baby.
Can I Breastfeed And Return To The Paid Workforce?
More and more women are able to combine breastfeeding and working in the paid workforce. It is suggested that you read ABA's booklet Breastfeeding, Women and Work and contact an ABA breastfeeding counsellor to discuss ways working and breastfeeding might be possible for you.
Further Breastfeeding Resources and Recommended Reading
- Check out BellyBelly's Top 5 Best Breastfeeding Books
- Join in on BellyBelly's Breastfeeding Forum, which contains loads of great support and information. Our breastfeeding forum is frequented by the former Director of the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Barb Glare, as well as other breastfeeding counsellors, counsellors in training, doulas and midwives.
- BellyBelly highly recommends every breastfeeding mother or mother-to-be become a member of the Australian Breastfeeding Association, for great support, information, resources and friendships.


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This gave me a good chuckle this morning, but actually I wasn't ready to chuckle. I'm still tired, and I'm already feeling cranky about DST arriving in the night tonight! Love your graphics. I'll be sure to listen for you at the grocery store. :-)ReplyDelete
I was laughing through this whole post...'cause a LOT of it could've been about me! :DReplyDelete
Judy-A chuckle is always a good pick-me-up and I'm glad you got one here!ReplyDelete
Mary- So glad I'm not alone in some of this! LOL
I love you!!!! Awesome post!!!ReplyDelete
I would love it if you were my next door neighbor! We'd have a hoot!
At first I thought you were writing about ME!! You are my lost twin sister! My friends always tell me I´m looking to "dark" and I should smile more. And I absolutely HATE it when the customer service guys follow you around!! We have one guy in our supermarket that, I swear, does that to me. Every aisle I go to he shows up. When I try to out-trick him and go from one aisle directly to the veggies, he is suddenly there too! Drives me nuts!ReplyDelete
Loved this post!
Yeah, the stern look that really means deep thought. I know about that one! And turning soft into hard...got that, too. Used to be tall but I'm shrinking. Too bad the big voice didn't get smaller. And dark chocolate is a health food. True!ReplyDelete
I really appreciated that morning belly laugh...thanks.
I really like this post EN -- great, honest description. Definitely sound like someone I could be friends with. :)ReplyDelete
Just what I needed this morning....Love your posts!ReplyDelete
BTW, the graphics were great...this NaBloPoMo is interesting!
Have a great weekend!
I always park far away because I suck at parking my truck. You should see me in a parking garage, shudder.ReplyDelete
Donna- Come on to SC and we'll get rid of our icky neighbors and move y'all right in!ReplyDelete
Betty-We have to come up with something great to say to these people who stalk their shoppers! Seriously, do we even remotely resemble shoplifters?
Stephanie-So glad you enjoyed it! I'm so glad I'm not alone! LOL
Jessica- You're too sweet! Thank you so much!
Shawn-Thank you! Interesting and HARD- I am in panic mode each day wondering what to post about- even with the prompts!
Mrs.- I can't even go in parking garages---too claustrophobic!
I love this. So much like me. Maybe I'll just call you sister too. I know these posts are hard, but you have written so wonderfully and so perfectly. I love reading these.ReplyDelete
Take care Pam and have a blessed weekend.
Good job! Really great post. I'm enjoying hearing from you every day.ReplyDelete
Julie- I would be honored to be called 'sister' by you! Thank you for your encouragement!ReplyDelete
Beverly-Thank you so much! Comments are the wonderful things that keep me going!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! It makes me feel connected to everyone even though we may live far apart! Have a wonderful day!


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While recent national conversation among most Blacks has gone back and forth between when we will learn of the grand jury's decision in #Ferguson and where Dr. Huxtable may have been using bad medicine on unwilling patients, there has been an ugly story developing in Storrs, CT on the main campus of the University of Connecticut. A few weeks ago on campus, young women who are members of the Lambda Tau chapter of the historic Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated were subjected to horrible name-calling and epithets by members of the predominately White fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. The "Pikes" hurled insults at the AKAs including calling them "whores" and verbally accosting them. When a faculty member, who is also an AKA, intervened and identified herself as a university professional, the Pikes persisted further, allegedly calling her a "fat black b*tch."
Since that time, the University's African American Cultural Center hosted a town hall discussion on campus racism and the Pikes were sanctioned by the university by losing their rock painting privileges. Because, well, everybody knows that if you're not able to paint on rocks, you're no real fraternity man. The individual members responsible for the offenses have yet to receive any disciplinary sanctions from the university.
Now, I went to an HBCU so something like this is completely unfathomable to me. Members of a fraternity blatantly disrespecting and hurling insults at women on campus in an open forum with no rebuke? Nah, B. Can't see it. With the number of AKAs in my family and immediate circle, I read this story and immediately tried to place myself in the shoes of a student on UConn's campus. The only thought I could conjure was: "I wish a (redacted) would."
There are a host of issues at play here, with racism and misogyny come to mind first, but the overarching issue is that of privilege. There are privilege flags all up and through this mess and UConn's continued botching of the situation has raised legitimate questions from voices within its own community who are now questioning whether the school is at all concerned.
1) Why haven't we heard (more) about this? Good question. There's been a fairly steady news cycle as the Bill Cosby and Don Lemon have been in discussion for all the wrong reasons, Kim K "broke the internet", and we are now viewing a State of Emergency in Ferguson, MO. Still, despite all of these stories, this is one of considerable importance and the lack of coverage beyond regional outlets likely says more about the low regard that so many have for Black women and Black life. #blacklivesmatter. It also stands to reason that UConn is happy to keep this on the hush, hoping that it blows over and doesn't tarnish the school's image for any extended time. Even as a large state university, UConn takes great pride in its New Englander blue blood heritage. Press like this is just bad for business.
2) Well, why hasn't the school done anything to address this? Better question. The school has claimed that the AKAs who were victimized would have to come forward and file individual complaints against the Pikes in order to have further action take place. This policy was not explained to any of the students and the Graduate Advisor who was insulted was not aware. I guess the school felt like revoking those rock painting privileges was really sending a strong message about UConn's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Oh. Ok.
On a serious note, it is worth considering what would have happened had members of a Black fraternity decided to spew the same sort of venom at White girls in a different sorority. Hard to imagine anything involving rock paintings other than a sanctioned stoning. Again, unabridged privilege rears its ugly head. The idea of the town hall is an understandable start, but town halls are not mandatory and it is highly unlikely that any of the offenders attended. That's church hosted by the choir singing to the pastor. The folks needed for any real substantive dialogue or understanding weren't there, weren't forced to go, and could care less. And, when the administration doesn't bother to come, what does that really say?
3)Where IS the administration on this issue? $64k question. I've been a member on the Board of Trustees at a major university. Twice. I can unequivocally say that the manner in which UConn's top brass has handled this suggests that they all have their heads up their asses. (That's a legal term if you're keeping score at home.) The fact that UConn has a female president at the helm of this mess and she has been all but invisible from the discussion is not only inexplicable but inexcusable. It suggests one of two things: UConn aint all too concerned with verbal assaults on its female students or when it comes to women of color, they don't really count.
If ever there was a time for Black Greeks to support each other, it is now. The undergraduate women on UConn's campus as well as their Graduate Advisors are unfortunate examples of the disrespect and disregard that our women face on a daily basis. We cannot allow this to go unchecked and must all turn up the pressure on UConn and its administration to demand that they address this issue in a more appropriate manner.
If we do not stand up and declare that #blacklivesmatter, then who will?
Charles F. Coleman Jr. is a former Kings County (Brooklyn) NY prosecutor and federal civil rights attorney. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Follow him on Twitter @CFColemanJr.


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Israeli Expats Explore the Fatherland And Its Lingering Guilt Complex
Roi Talmor, 25, is better known as D.J. Poingi, a break-core (a school of techno) disc jockey who says he comes from IsraHell. He lives in what was East Berlin, in a walk-up he shares with a photographer friend. The apartment is small and unrenovated, a holdout in the hipster neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg, where every building is undergoing a facelift. Paint is peeling from the walls, and there is a shower in the kitchen. His room is a music studio, a bedroom and a lounge area — all in one — with a coal oven in the corner.
Talmor has been here for a little more than six months now, one of a growing number of young Israelis who have moved to Berlin. They each came for different, yet intersecting, reasons: Some because they couldn't tolerate the state of constant war; others for a free education, but all because of some unconscious cultural draw.
"I never felt that comfortable [in Israel] as an artist," said Adi Wolotzky, a 28-year-old video artist who has been living in Berlin for three months now, after spending eight years in London. "There is amazing Israeli art and there are extremely talented people there, but the scene is very small. Claustrophobic."
But for Israelis, life in a society carrying the blame for World War II and the Holocaust can have its drawbacks, and to travel through Berlin is to come upon one Holocaust memorial after another. Some appear in the quiet form of small, copper-covered stones in the sidewalk before a building listing the names of deported Jews and the camps in which they died. Others are more prominent, such as the Wittenberg Platz Monument, listing all the camps, or the "Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe," currently under construction, only minutes' walking distance from the Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin. In the midst of all this, some young Israelis feel they become unwilling representatives of the Jewish people.
"Get over your guilt," Wolotzky said in response to the German breast-beating she's encountered. "We are third generation. I think we can sort it out by now. Can we just get on with it?"
Wolotzky feels a special connection with Germany, one that she attributes to having grown up in Ramt-Hasauim, where she was surrounded by Germans Jews her whole life. "They were more German than Jewish, and we always laughed about it," she said. "Their punctuality of sleeping, [for example]. Between two and four in the afternoon, you're not allowed to play as a kid outside. Big time. And if you dared stepped out and made a bit of noise, the neighbors would come and chase you out."
Some of these preconceptions about Germans, though, were dispelled by a romance she had with a German man.
"He wasn't that tidy," she remembered. "I thought that he would be much tidier than I am. And I thought that he would always come on time, which of course he didn't. Which was always shocking."
Talmor, too, had preconceived notions about Germans — and consequently, about what life in Germany would be like.
"I always associated the Germans with doing things straight," he said. "I turned out to be wrong about Berlin and Germans in general. Especially for East Germany. I expected it to be clean and neat, and it's not like that at all."
But some say that the Israeli and German cultures are not so different, after all. Naomi Rolef, a 29-year-old student of comparative literature and cinema studies from Tel Aviv, has been in Berlin for a year now. She actually has German citizenship based on "right of return" given to the descendents of German Jews who fled Nazi Germany, as her grandfather did in 1939. She said that for her, the place feels like home.
"I don't know if it is because of my German origin or if there is some kind of similarity between Israeli society and the German society," she said.
Rolef said that moving to Berlin was a form of escapism for her. It's not just feeling unsafe in Israel, which she said she can handle, but the poor state of the Israeli economy, as well.
Still, none of this means she never will return.
"There are a lot of things in the Israeli mentality that I appreciate more and more. Basic things because in the psyche, we are a new country. Certain temperamental things that I feel more identified with. At a certain point, I will have children. And I will have to think about the society I raise them in, and the one place that I would have no qualm about raising children in is the Israeli society."
Talmor, too, misses Israel and its culture sometimes, most especially because he feels that Germans are not as close to each other as Israelis are.
But Wolotzky says she cannot see returning to Israel after the past eight years of political strife.
"For me this is all about the return to Europe," she said. "Generations have passed since World War II, and I think we are coming back."


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Aries Father Characteristics and Personality Traits
Aries men love being fathers, even if not all Aries men have always dreamed of being fathers. When it comes to being a dad and taking care of their child, Aries men really know how to step up to the plate. No parent is perfect, but when it comes to an Aries father, he sure can get pretty close to perfection.
Aries men are known for being charmers and partiers, which could be why people sometimes worry if he will be a good father or not. This article is here to say that there is nothing to worry about! While he may like to party before he is a dad, he will get serious once he has children.
The Aries father will dote on his children. He isn't afraid to watch his kid alone, change stinky diapers, or drive them to soccer practice. He knows that doing these things are a part of his duty as a dad, and he's willing to step up to the challenge.
Fun and Playful
Aries fathers are far from boring and dull. After all, what's the point of having kids if they can't have a little fun with it? They love to play with their kids all of the time. The Aries men are a fan of anything that has a little competition for it.
They can play outside all day with their kids, teaching them new sports to play. The Aries father doesn't get boring on a rainy day, either. He's great at making up new games, and he can stand playing video games with these kids too!
Generous and Kind
Part of the reason why an Aries man makes such a good father is that he is so compassionate with his children. While he does know that it is important to be a parent to his children, he also wants to be able to act as their friend.
The Aries father can be a little lax on punishments, but that's not always a bad thing. He also loves to spoil his kids on their birthdays, Christmas, and sometimes just on a Tuesday. Generosity is a great thing; an eye might just need to be kept on him to make sure that he doesn't break the bank, though.
Aries men are protective of people who they love, especially their children. He will do anything to make sure that his child grows up to be happy and healthy. He will protect his child from any threat, even before they are actually born at times.
His kids may be embarrassed by how protective he can be at times, but he doesn't let it get to him. The Aries dad knows that he is doing everything he can to keep his kids safe, which is all he could ever hope to do.
Like Father, Like Son or Daughter
An Aries father is a great guy, and he wants his kids to grow up to be great people as well. He will try to make his children as similar to himself as he can because he is proud of the traits that he has.
If he gets his way, his children will be ambitious, active, kind, and energetic. Having kids that turn out to be like an Aries father would be a great thing for any parent to see happen.
Aries father-child compatibility:
Aries father Aries son/daughter
The Aries father is very active, and thus his juniors or junior cannot get bored around him.
Aries father Taurus son/daughter
Aries dad is very active while the Taurus child just loves sitting around reading books. His father would be able to help him in getting into active activities such as sports among others.
Aries father Gemini son/daughter
The Gemini child is conversational hence he or she loves his or her cheerful father.
Aries dad Cancer son/daughter
The Aries dad is a successful and determined person hence he strives to rub the same on his Cancer child who only delights in what he does.
Aries dad Leo son/daughter
The Leo child can justify most of the Aries father's hopes of being active and successful as he is.
Aries dad Virgo son/daughter
The Aries father is active and athletic while the Virgo child is fragile by nature, hence it is upon the father to guide the way for the child.
Aries dad Libra son/daughter
The Libra child is athletic hence he gets all the necessary support and encouragement from the enthusiastic Aries man.
Aries dad Scorpio son/daughter
These two are both determined to get everything possible in life.
Aries dad Sagittarius son/daughter
The Aries father and Sagittarius child love discussing different ideas together and later coming up with something interesting.
Aries dad Capricorn son/daughter
The active Aries father helps the Capricorn child is coming out of his or her shell. The child may hide in the dark for a while but will one day break free and become as active as his or her father.
Aries dad Aquarius son/daughter
The Aries dad loves the Aquarius child, who is a dreamer, who is eager to see his or her ideas embodied in life.
Aries dad Pisces son/daughter
The Pisces child is very rude, and hence the Aries father tries as much as possible to help him grow up as an honorable man or woman.
Aries Father Traits: Conclusion
The Aries father tries his best to be the best dad that he can be. He's not perfect, but neither is anyone else. He is sure to bring joy into the lives of his children. Any child raised by an Aries father is a lucky child indeed! Anyone who gets to have children with him is sure to feel very lucky as well!
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The Sportowa TV Kodi addon has been updated to v1.9.5.
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Previously, LiveSport.ws and SportsBay sections were added into the addon!
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Read more: 15 Celebrities You Won't Believe Suffered From Mental Illness!
Here we have some famous celebrities who had to face with this awful decision at one point in their lives and gave their kid up in adoption.
Some even managed to reunite with their lost kid and openly said people about their decisions.
1.Rosanne Barr
She was 18 years old when she gave up her daughter in 1971. Even though she wanted to keep her, she was not able to afford her back then. When she was pregnant she used to live at the Salvation Army Home for Unwed Mothers but was reunited with her daughter whose name was Brandi Brown.
2.Ted Nugent
Ted is a conservative political activist and a famous musician. He had two children both of them were given by him for adoption. He first gave up his son, Ted and then his daughter named Louisa. They were united in 2010.
3.Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra
She was in the MTV show Teen Mom. Lowell gave her daughter Carly up for adoption in 2009. They gave their kid up but there was disagreement between Lowell and Carly's father, Tyler Baltierra and the adoptive parents of Carly but back in 2015, their relation improved. The same year Catelynn and Tyler got married and had a daughter.
4.Steven Tyler
He and Bebe Buell had a daughter but she faked the birth certificate with Todd Rundgren because they thought he was too addicted to drugs to be her father. Todd signed and accepted to be her father. Years later, Tyler's eight-year-old daughter Liv noticed how similar she looked to Steve's other daughter Mia. Her mother told Liv who her real father was.


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From the equestrian trailhead, you can ride north from the park across national forest land to the Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site and beyond.
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A Loop
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Campsite A30 is accessible to campers with disabilities.
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I was a little disappointed with how they ended it. I don't think Dexter should have faked his death and left Harrison with Hannah. And also how he just strolled out of the hospital with Deb's dead body was kinda dumb as well. He at least could have let her have a proper burial.
I have no problem with Deb's death but I think Dexter should have met back up with Hannah. hmmm
I enjoyed it, liked seeing Dexter go stone cold in the interview room. Quinn must know by now he's a monster.
Deb dieing was sad. Like f***ed up sad. And I thought for a minute Dexter might just jump overboard. I like how the left everything running.
Would be great to have an Epilogue movie.
It was such a joke of an ending.
Dexter didn't go stone cold, he defended his actions, which I thought was very uncharacteristic considering the person who meant the most to him just died thanks to that f***. I think he should have let loose in a fit of rage, instead of it being premeditated and defending it, his secret should have been revealed.
To me the writers were too pussy to do things the right way and wrap the series up properly (as in, they realise there's no more episodes right? Dexter is and forever will be a lumberjack.) Dexter should have died/been discovered, one way or another. This is a show about a serial killer for f*** sake.
Deb dying was dumb because they killed her with a f*****g blood clot of all things.
Made me feel sad on a personal level as it got me thinking about my mate who died in July who never got to see the end of it (amongst sooo many other things).
Infi has to be a troll.
I enjoyed it, liked seeing Dexter go stone cold in the interview room. Quinn must know by now he's a monster.The interview room scene was the only good part, although i don't think Quinn knew he was a monster, just thought he stepped up and did what had to be done... probably made Quinn think he was more "normal" than before, as iirc Quinns original problem with Dexter was Dexter saw Quinn taking some money and just didn't give a f***, whereas Quinn expected either Dexter to turn him in, take a piece, or hold it over him.
Rest of the season and episode pretty "meh", ok i get Deb was dexters final victim (hence the dumping) but still a bit of a silly way to go and the whole walk out of hospital thingy.
Oh and "is dexter really dead?!?!?" black fades out, nope he is a lumberjack and he's ok.
I think Dexter meeting up with hannah and living happily ever after would have rang pretty hollow as well.. maybe if the rest of the season was written differently it might have worked, but that's the thing with the final season it didn't really build up to anything or go anywhere.
I like the idea of the show but i couldn't get into it. Nothing wrong with it, i would watch it and enjoy it when nothing else was on, just couldn't get into it.
I loved the first two series.
Then I dunno it became a chore to watch.
I saw it off and on and it was never terrible but, I think it should have ended earlier.
I wonder whats next for that Actor ?
Maybe a role that doesn't revolve around dead people ?
Any Spartacus fans ?
My old man is really pissed about the ending of that show.
he rarely watches TV series unless it has lots of sex. lol
yes he watches SBS World Movies.
shamelessly stolen from elsewhere but perfectly sums up how I felt watching it:
How are we supposed to believe any of this is logical? I can forgive the writers for a lot, but this is all ridiculous.
The Batista thing can easily be explained by it only happening for 5 minutes, it hadnt had time to sink in, and he was still in shock from Debs death, it seemed to me like his reaction could have been a point for him to start thinking differently about dexter.. but for him to be thinking "oh right Dexter is the bay harbour butcher" is a stretch. (especially in the 10 minutes left in the episode). And both him and Quinn knew Dexter did it on purpose, there is no ambiguity about that at all... just the extent of what else was going on they had no idea about.
And the saxon bit, he was shot at the time, he didn't know how bad he got Deb, he also said he would go after everyone to Dexter.
I also was disappointed. Maybe it's a setup for a movie or something but it reminded me of the sopranos ending. Just plain boring.
Compare that to Breaking bad last season it is just a let down and they really could have so much more.
what faceman said pretty much
as the ending was coming up I thought he might drive one of his knives through his own heart or something, then it looked like he just killed himself by steering his boat into the storm
nek minnit he's alive and well?
I watched the first couple of seasons but lost interest
Can someone give me key points for the ending?
Why did dexter kill deb?
Well f***, cause she f*****g swore too f*****g much, f***. Anyone could have f*****g seen f*****g that.
Batista: "Dexter, YOU KILLED SAXON WITH A BALL POINT PEN? That's incredible. I'm a burly lieutenant and I wouldn't have thought to do that! I thought you were a lab geek! Damn, look at that f*****g stabbing motion, dude! It's like you're a trained killer.
He's a blood splatter analyst. He should know 101 ways of stabbing an artery.
It was a s*** ending such a half arsed effort really, it would've been better if they just end it when rode into the storm and show Hanna and his kid perhaps at the end.
Then again, it should've ended after s2 after Dokes died.
I sure hope Breaking Bad ending isn't this wussy.
Terrible. So many stupid holes in the story. A few that I haven't seen mentioned...
Dexter planting a suspicious bag in the airport to get rid of Elway... security doesn't bother to check the camera footage to see who actually planted it there? Then Dexter comes out of the airport and his car is conveniently parked there... who leaves a car at the airport when you're leaving the country for good?
Why did Elway stay on the bus with Hannah? She's a fkn fugitive... all he had to do to get his reward was call the cops and say she's on that bus. They'd pull it over and arrest her and he takes his phat loot. Why were they taking a bus anyway? Dexter can't drive now?
How does Dexter drive his boat into a hurricane and manage to survive? We saw what happened to the boat.
Why is there a hospital built directly next to the ocean in a place where hurricanes are the norm?
Ehh too much stupid to list
The entire season was ridiculously bad. I watched every episode, but hated myself for it - just wanted to see it through to the end.
Best part was a few episodes ago when, using the magic of computers, Dexter managed to match child and current photos of Saxon. Brilliant.
yep, stopped watching a few episodes into season 3 when he started acting completely out of line with his character description. S***** plot after s***** plot from that point on.
it was pretty bad. the entire season 8 was just disgustingly badly written.
Why introduce Masuka's daughter?
Laguerta's death basically pointless, Angel didn't follow up on her dexter suspicions?
Hannah McKay running around miami without changing her appearance?
The Brain Surgeon was a moron.
After 8 years Miami Metro never catches up with dex or finds out who he really is, i wanted to see him exposed, go on the run and outsmart them then get busted and executed. Instead he's a lumberjack. sweet.
Why is there a hospital built directly next to the ocean in a place where hurricanes are the norm?Hey, google maps, Miami.
Ehh too much stupid to listYep.
This season should of been about Dexter trying to stay hidden and avoiding being captured. It's a show about a brutal serial killer so you can't let him have a happy ending. Killing Deb off I was ok with, but if you're going to do something that major, then you sure as hell needed Dexter to act accordingly. I thought when Dexter walked into the cell that he was going to pull out one of his knives and just tear saxton apart right then and there and finally get caught while covered in blood. That change would of made me happy. He finally loses any notion of self preservation and just wants brutal revenge on the guy who killed his sister essentially and gets caught as a result and put on death row.
But instead we got the next best thing which is apparantly he becomes a f*****g lumberjack...
Doakes was the best character and they killed him off.
yeh mega pissed bout the ending, me and the missus was just looking at each other wtf? so many better ways they could of done it.... "i'm a lumberjack and i'm ok, I kill at night and work all day! lol die with deb, fade to black, or go off into the storm and stay there !
I loved the first two series.
Pretty much spot on.
I don't know about 'chore to watch', but the show really didn't get any better than Season 1 IMO.
Some of the villains were pretty amazing (certainly enough to hold your attention). I don't think it was too hard to see why Breaking Bad wrapped up the Emmy's as well as it did.
Here's hoping Michael C Hall manages to get (well) written into other TV shows and/or movies, all I could see in 'Gamer' was a dweeby Dexter.
This pretty much sums up the season:
^ lol that was so bad it gave me cancer
Nice post Ek, made me lol.
He's a blood splatter analyst. He should know 101 ways of stabbing an artery.
Knowing how and doing so are 2 different things bro.
Best part was a few episodes ago when, using the magic of computers, Dexter managed to match child and current photos of Saxon. Brilliant.
Yes, that was a highlight.
That vid parabol posted - the moment harrison was first told to stay off the treadmill i thought it would cause an accident later on and sure enough, yep. And as previously mentioned, Hannah never changed her appearance. I mean at least dye your f*****g hair.
The Masuka daughter thing was strange. Was sure something would happen there but nope.
I would of rather they just finish the show finding his wreckage, I mean is he back to killing as a lumberjack or just a loner living out his life at least go find your son ffs.
^Didnt his 'urges' decrease only because of hannah. No hannah = overwhelming urge to kill. Thats another reason why i thought the lumberjack thing was stupid.
so ah, that's a wrap like bad boy bubby and his only friend?
film noir
All in all, need to remember the show for what it was. A bad ass character who killed some bad ass villians. The highlight for me was definitely John Lithgow's season (4?). After i watched the ending and saw dexters wife get offed, i actually had trouble sleeping that night. Epic ending to a season. For me the show went downhill from there.
All they had to do was steer dexter into a more destructive path resulting in his own capture or death. Instead they let him get away. F**** me why they decided on this. Audiences these days want the big endings. They aren't scared to see there main characters die anymore. Why the writers did not acknowledge this? I have no idea.
dexter's a good guy, he just has a few bones to pick and likes to bury the hatchet every now and again
How f*****g hot is Hannah though? Loved her in Chuck and she looked mighty hot in Dex.
Lithgow was definitely the best character of the whole series.
Shiity ending.
decided im not even going to bother watching the rest of this season.
dexter had been in steady decline for a few seasons, showed a glimmer of hope at the start of this season that it mite not suck, but that was snuffed out pretty quick.
disappointing end to what was some pretty good tv when it started.
first 3 series were awesome.
decided im not even going to bother watching the rest of this season.
You'll miss seeing Hannah in sexy short summer dresses
i seen that already.
do i get to see her boobs? no.
Kinda - there's a bit of side action in one fairly full on sex scene
i already seen that last series bro
It's worth watching Spook. Not as bad as everybody makes out imo, it's just that we have shows like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones that are of such a high calibre that Dexter falls flat by comparison.
The show has had flimsy plot issues since day one, but it's only now that people get a last season with lacklustre writing and an unsatisfying ending that they're like "omg plot holes!".
The Deb thing was silly, but he felt like she was his victim yadda yadda cue boat drop. He gave up his son, best thing for the kid, he's a serial killer and a psychopath. It should have ended with him heading into the storm, but at least with the lumberjack thing we got a final shot of the dark passenger returning. Disappointing, but not terrible, and certainly not worth the ire that it's received.


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Pine Hill Haints
The world moves fast and slow under the green light of the bright corporate star. The modern times continue. The prayers and curses that were once known as songs continue to rise from the meditations of our hearts, and out of the crushed skull of north Alabama comes the Pine Hill Haints. With a core group of kindred spirits who enjoy performing music, the band travels and records often, mainly through the south, and randomly all over the world. There is an invisible union of junk musicians and storytelling friends who participate. The band started sometime around 1998 and continues to work to the present.
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Spring concert highlights timeless hits from prolific female artists
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 27, 2020) – Are you a fan of Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston or Tina Turner? These female music legends and others will be the cause for celebration during the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus's (FTLGMC) spring show, "Divas Thru The Ages" on Sunday, March 7, at 8 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church (333 Tarpon Drive in Fort Lauderdale).
This musical journey will feature hits from Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor, Idina Menzel, Bette Midler and the Andrew Sisters. Recognizable songs from the past 100 years will include "New York, New York" by Liza Minnelli, "Lady Marmalade" by Patti LaBelle, a medley of "Man That Got Away" and "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland plus more!
"Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus is excited to showcase music made famous by some of our dearest divas," said Dr. Gary Keating, founding and current director of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus. "We're excited to present these timeless classics that will live on forever. You won't want to miss this performance!"
General admission tickets for the "Divas Thru The Ages" concert are $25, VIP tickets with priority seating are priced at $40, plus a small service fee and are available online at http://ftlgmc.brownpapertickets.com/ or by calling (954) 832-0060.
Funding for the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.
About Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus (FTLGMC)
For more than 26 years, the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus (FTLGMC) has strived to build community through quality musical performances. Its civic engagement promotes a world which accepts and values diversity. Led by founding director Dr. Gary Keating, the FTLGMC was the first established gay arts organization in the State of Florida and has gained respect and admiration from both gay and straight audiences. For more information about the FTLGMC, please call (954) 832-0060 or visit us online at http://theftlgmc.org, on Facebook at facebook.com/theftlgmc and on YouTube.


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Josephine Mary "Josie" Keithley, 84, of Richland, died Feb. 25, 2008, at her home.
At her request, there will be no formal funeral.
Josephine Mary Crumm Keithley was born on June 3, 1923, at Ottawa, Kan., to Homer and Nellie Noe Crumm.
She was raised in Kansas and graduated from high school at Beloit, Kan.
Josie, as she was known to all her family and friends, worked in several professions, beginning as a waitress, cook and at a gunpowder plant in Kansas. She worked in produce for 40 years while living in California. She moved to Baker City, and worked as a seamstress, making drapes for Fern Taylor at Coverworks.
During her life, she enjoyed living in France for two years, also traveling to Germany, Holland and Belgium. She loved to paint and to make dolls.
Josie moved to Richland in 2000 with her friends, Sam and Sherry Cannon. Macular degenerative disease over the years had taken her eyesight, but the love of her friends kept her a part of the life happening around her. She never complained, and always insisted that she had "lived a great life and did everything she really ever wanted to do."
Survivors include her son, Paul Snethen, and his wife, Sandra, of Pomona, Kan.; two grandsons; great-grandchildren; wonderful friends, Sam and Sherry Cannon of Richland and Ralph and Carol Anderson of Guide Rock, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pathway Hospice or the Richland EMTs through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, February 29, 2008
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor