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Disability doesn't mean inability
Updated 1:24 pm, Friday, July 4, 2014
SAN ANTONIO — Not long ago, I was at a state conference with a group preparing for a week of meetings. I walked into the room where a handful of volunteers was busy collating stacks of handouts. I asked if I could help. One of the ladies politely said, "Oh, no, thank you," and offered me a chair to just sit and chat while they worked.
Then, another volunteer came into the room, saw me sitting there doing nothing and said: "Hey, Larry, come on over here. There's work to do, and you can help." He put a couple of chairs together, placed two stacks of handouts on them, next to each other, and instructed, "OK, the left sheet goes on top of the right one."
"Fine. I can handle that," I said. And presto, I was now part of the team.
This member of the group saw that my disability did not mean an inability to help. Later, I thanked him for having included me, and asked what motivated his action. His answer: "Well, I figured with one more set of hands we'd finish more quickly. I was just using common sense."
Pope Francis not long ago expressed the same thought, a little differently and perhaps more forcefully. "Trampling on a person's dignity is a serious sin," he proclaimed.
I'm sure that the kind folks who initially turned down my offer of help did not mean to offend me, or "trample on my dignity." It just seemed more expedient to them to say, "No, thank you," than to stop their work and try and figure out how to include me. And that's the real issue here. Too often, people with disabilities are excluded — within their community, within a social setting, or even within the workplace — because of their disability and not because of their inability.
It's important for all of us to feel part of the group, to feel that we belong. It's important to our self-esteem and personal dignity. It's important whether we're the new kid who wants to play with the other kids on the block, the new employee who wants to be accepted by his/her co-workers, the new member at a church, or the fresh new volunteer with a community organization.
And it is even more important for persons with disabilities. Inclusion means we are accepted, appreciated and valued as a full and equal member of the group. It sends the message that states: "To us, your abilities are more important than your disability." What a great message! And that's how I see it.
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Yesterday, I had to jump start the car. I took it by auto zone for them to check the battery, starter, and alternator. Everything came out fine.
This moring go out to start car. Battery is dead again. Lights are on and radio plays. But no power. It makes a clicking noise.
I don't use a keyless remote/fob with this car. Just the key only
what could possibly be draining the battery.
have the same problem?
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If you travel to Thailand and visit Phuket, your trip cannot be truly complete without a visit to the amazing islands of Phang Nga National Park – a chain of small islands with steep limestone cliffs surrounded by gorgeous blue seascape. Explore these unique islands in a way unlike any other, on a tour through Hong Island & Phang Nga National Park by canoe, from daylight to starlight.
Dramatic Mountains
Arrive in Phang Nga National Park and let yourself be mesmerized by the massive limestone mountains covered with lush jungle. Hop into a canoe with your personal guide – who will stay with you all day, showing you the magic of these natural wonders. Learn about the incredible geological processes that created this dramatic landscape over thousands of years as you canoe across the sea, searching for secret caves & lagoons.
Hidden Lagoons
When the tide is too high, the water lever conceals the entrances to the caves. When the tide is too low, the water completely drains from the lagoons, leaving behind thick, deep mud – nearly impossible to walk through.
When the tide is just right, a hidden doorway opens up & gives visitors the opportunity to explore an otherwise inaccessible region. John Gray's Sea Canoe times each tour to reach the caves when the conditions are just right, so the tide is just enough to access these hidden lagoons.
Lay back on the canoe as you float beneath low clearance oyster caves & look up in awe as you paddle through long, dark bat caves, with only the light of headlamps illuminating the cavern. When you reach the other side, daylight pierces the darkness, and float through a massive lagoon, hidden from the outside world. Monkeys live here, climbing among the trees and swimming through the water – and look below to see mudskippers – or as they're also known, walking fish.
Secret Cave Systems
The unique caverns in these islands are known as Hongs – the Thai word for room – because they open up like grand halls once you enter through hidden passages. Some rooms inside the islands are only accessible via swimming or sea canoe, and can only be entered when the tide is just right.
Swim in Paradise
Swim with the fish and jump off the back deck of the boat! After a long adventure on the sea canoe in the Thai sun, nothing is more refreshing than a dip in the crystal blue waters of the ocean. The water is generally calm with minimal waves, so the swimming conditions are perfect. While you swim under the caves you can look up at the stalactites that hang at the base of the tall cliffs.
Sunset on the Water
After a full day of canoeing through some truly epic island hongs, it's time to relax on the top deck of the boat with a cold drink. Watch the sun dips below the horizon, and cast sunset colors the islands in shades of red and pink. The day might be coming to an end, but one of the best parts has yet to come!
Floating Lanterns
Participate in a beautiful Thai tradition that normally only occurs once per year – on the full moon in November. Craft a krathong floating lantern out of bamboo trunk, palm leaves, flowers, incense, and candles. Learn to create the traditional floating candles, which are floated on the water to give thanks & to apologize to the water gods, and to float your bad luck away on the water. As night falls, canoe under the stars into a shallow cave, light the candles, and make a wish as you set it afloat on the water.
Bioluminescent Plankton
Once you've floated your krathong and made your wishes, blow out the candles for a beautiful surprise. See the waters sparkle bright blue as night falls, as bright as a sky full of stars, with only a movement of your hand in the water – thanks to the bioluminescent plankton. As you move your hands and feet through the water and disturb the tiny plankton, they glow for a brief moment with a bright blue color. The way the plankton react to disturbances in the ocean is like watching magic. You can only see these tiny organisms at night, but when the conditions are right, you will be amazed as you watch tiny blue sparks of light shine everywhere you move your hands.


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I have been kayaking for years but in touring kayaks. I want to break into kayak fishing with my 13 year old son. I live down in Salisbury and plan on fishing in the back bay of OC, Assateague, and some of the Chesapeake. I came across what I think is a good deal and I am looking to you all (the experts) for advice.
I can pick up a Jackson Big Tuna (two person would be great for the son and I) as well as a Jackson Cuda 14 (great for wife or for me if solo). Comes with paddles and pdfs. $ 1800 for everything.
My concern is I hear Jackson Kayaks are like paddling a barge in the water. My wife I wife and I are used to touring kayaks and like the speed and agility.
I plan on taking them for a day this weekend to try out. But I was hoping to get feedback from you all. Is this a good deal? Are the Big Tuna and Cuda 14 good kayaks?
What should I look for when I check them out?
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H&M–the kings of trendy, affordable fashion–presented its Fall 2013 collection during Paris Fashion week at the elegant Musée Rodin.
"It is such an exciting step for H&M's Autumn Collection to be presented in Paris. The event was magical, staged in a chic environment full of atmosphere," says Margareta van den Bosch, H&M's Creative Advisor.
"It was great to see fashion that's accessible to everyone presented in one of the world's most important fashion capitals."
Created by H&M's design team, the Autumn Collection combined dramatic silhouettes with more decorative pieces into a playful mix.
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May I contribute?
I believe that the minimum wage offered by an employer is to reduce a cost-factor of production. Rather than increase wages through the employer, banks have stepped in to offer credit-cards and loans to those on the lowest incomes with a seeming disregard on ability to repay . . you could look at it as a privatization of the pay-rise
Originally posted by RRconservative
The only solution to minimum wage is to abolish it all together!
Let the market decide what the prevailing wage is.
The minimum wage is $5.15 an hour, yet in New Orleans you can get on at Burger King for $10.00 an hour.
Let the market decide! If a business pays too little they won't get quality workers!
Abolish the minimum wage and we won't have to hear the whining and crying every 4-5 years!
by dawnstar:
manipulation of a malfunctioning economy
REPLY: Hmmm... a $13 TRILLION GDP is a malfunctioning economy???
it's not reasonable to think that we can do without having kids. our paychecks should reflect that fact! the simple fact is, that for many occupations, not just the burger flippers, the paychecks are not covering the living expenses.
REPLY: Many of those living expenses are based on "want" not "need." Do we need kids for our future, most definately; but common sense has to be the deciding factor. East of the big river, it requires an average of $110,000.00 to raise a boy child from birth to the age of 18 (a girl is much higher). That's $6111.00 per year just for the kid. Add to that: housing, utilities, phone, car payments, taxes, food, etc. One has to plan ahead to guarantee they can AFFORD to have a child. I have no sympathy for those with no common sense. Your paycheck reflects nothing more than an indication of your education, the job you are able to do, and what the market will bear to pay for the job you have.
encouraging higher education as the answer and all you are gonna do is and make degrees a dime a dozen and next to valueless.
REPLY: Exactlyfalse. It is the lack of educated people which is a large part of jobs going overseas. Corporate state and federal taxes is the other reason.
".... that way, she could get the help that was needed from the government.
REPLY: She's not getting it from the government! Government doesn't have any money it doesn't get from us. So I'm helping pay for what she "needs" and I don't even know her, let alone the possibility of having another kid with her (if we could afford it, of course).
"....their trickle down economics leads more to socialism than anything that the liberals could ever think up!!!
REPLY: It would be very difficult to explain 30 years worth of economics to you, but your statement above is totally false. It's the "trickle-down" economics that, unfortunately, PAYS for those programs; it doesn't start them
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Originally posted by The Vagabond
Can Ray Croc make his money move? He doesn't have to spend it all and he's not going to spend it all. Which brings us to what Ray Croc's money is doing instead of being transacted among a broader middle class that would be created by well-targeted minimum wage increases. Ray Croc's money is in banks and investments.
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Well, what if instead of giving 9 Billion dollars to Billionaires we put it in Social Security? But no, giving money to billionaires makes much more sense.
Also, isn't THAT Communism? I mean, in a capitalist society we are supposed to be why are Billionaires being given Billions more by our government? Or is Socialism a good thing when the money doesn't go to the poor who needs it?
".... and as far as the idea that people should be planning and waiting till they afford to have kids, well, in the present situation, this sounds like a feeble attempt to do a little bit of genetic cleansing on your part.
".... more and more and then even more people have been put in a position of having to depend on these handouts!!!
Programs that grew over the past five years are aimed at the under-65 population, especially families earning less than $40,000 a year. For example, the number of mostly low-income college students receiving Pell grants rose 41% over five years to 5.3 million.
Expanded eligibility: Congress has expanded eligibility for programs in ways that attracted little attention but added greatly to the scope and cost of programs. Congress added food stamp eligibility for 2.7 million people by ending a rule that disqualified people from receiving food stamps if they had a car or truck worth $4,650 or more. The change, one of a series of expansions in 2001 and 2002, was designed to make it easier for food stamp recipients to work.
Increased participation: The government has made applying for benefits easier, prompting more eligible people to get them. Forms have been shortened, office visits reduced and verification streamlined.
Welfare reform: The 996 overhaul pushed millions of people off cash assistance and into the workforce. Congress expanded eligibility for benefits to support people with low-wage jobs.
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Originally Posted by taylorwd
I have to be honest, but I've never heard of a cardbox. Is it to hold the cards (most likely having cash/checks/gift cards in them) that people could give as gifts? If that's the case then I wouldn't worry about this at all. Theft shouldn't be a problem as outsiders will stear clear of your wedding. Plus, there will be waiters, hotel staff, WC, and Lomas staff around.
We were very clear that we didn't want gifts brought to Mexico, and no one did. We did get a card or two, but guests gave us those either the days leading up to the wedding or after the wedding. Since a DW isn't a traditional wedding, a gift table isn't something I think I've ever seen at one. Your guests will see you and have chances to give you cards at times other than the reception. Most likely they'll take advantage of a quiet moment when you're not around other people. That's the beauty of a DW...quality time with your guests!


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Looking for Love? Ask Yourself these 4 Questions First!
So, you are single and want to find love. You want to find someone that you admire, respect, trust, are attracted to and enjoy being with.
You want someone that is compatible with your dreams, habits, ideals, and beliefs.
You want someone you can trust, grow closer to and be yourself with. Basically, you want your "happily ever after" that you can share the rest of your life with.
Have you been seeking for this special someone for what seems to be an eternity? Has it been so long since you found anyone that comes even close to your ideals? Or are you discovering some amazing people, but they are not interested in you? If any of these apply, ask yourself these 4 questions:
- Are you constantly lonely? Feeling lonely is a horrible feeling. I remember that feeling many years ago, so I can absolutely relate. However, I have learned that looking for love while you are lonely, will only lead you to people who are vibrating on that frequency (or one compatible with that feeling) and will not make you attractive to those people you deserve and desire to love for a lifetime. Suggestion: Learn to be your best friend and to enjoy being alone. (Also, keep in mind, its natural to feel lonely once in a while, but if you are in a constant state of loneliness, then the above applies and you should really learn to enjoy your own company before looking for love.)
- Are you still recovering or hurting from a past love? If you are still recovering from a bad breakup or hurting from recently ending a long term relationship, it may be wise to heal a little bit more before you start seeking. Suggestion: Forgive both yourself and your ex-partner, learn from your mistakes and give yourself permission to move forward for something better.
- What do you really want? What are your must haves? Knowing clearly what you want and feel you need from a relationship is very important. Are you looking to build a family with children or are you looking for a life-long partner to change the world without children? Do you want that super close knit relationship where you do everything together or do you need lots of space? Do you have any conditions or concerns that you need an understanding and patient partner? Knowing what you want and need will help you attract the type of individual best suited for you. Suggestion: Take time to get to know yourself better to discover what you really want and need. Write a short list and don't bend when meeting someone that does not fit. This list should be short as these are to be the most important must haves that you will not bend on. Remember, all good relationships have partners who compromise on many things, so make sure your list is reasonable and only focuses on what is MOST important.
- What are your deal breakers? We all have at least one thing that we definitely do not want in a relationship. I have two and when I was dating, those were the first two questions I asked when I first met someone. I wanted to know before we even considered going on a date. I did not want to waste time with someone, romantically, if they did these two things. It may sound cold, but when you date, you need to make sure you are being fair to both you and your potential partner by being honest about what you need up front. Sure, you may like each and enjoy being with one another, but if they do or want something that is a definite deal breaker and you find out after you starting building a bond, there can be some unnecessary uneasiness and time wasted. Suggestion: Figure out what your definite deal breakers are. This does not include "maybes". This only includes those very few things you know that you can not tolerate nor want in a relationship.
Reflecting on these 4 questions can certainly help you know yourself better and make you more equipped for finding the love you want.
As a dating coach, I help singles become the best they can be so they find the best partner possible for them. I help them overcome fears, habits, and communication skills that are hindering their success, as well as help them improve their image, personality, emotional and thought patterns so they can attract their ideal partner.
When you are serious and ready to really step up and become your best self, as well as to find a loving partner, give me a call. 267-266-6480.
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There are so many reasons why this very special exclusive address is heralded as the absolute "jewel in the crown" by the privileged residents who choose to make this their lifestyle choice. An inspiring north facing 180 degree ocean view taking in 3 islands, golden sands, majestic headlands amidst an ever changing rainbow palette of colours between sky and surf, whales and dolphins in full view from your lounge room or bedroom whilst the refreshing sea breeze caresses your senses and you think " life just can't get better than this" . The floorplan of this very special residence focuses clearly on spacious family living with 4 /5 bedrooms or 4 plus very spacious study ( master with opulent ensuite and large walk in robe) extra-large open plan living zones, an extensive gourmet kitchen that is focused squarely on space and style, 3 superb bathrooms and a double garage. Situated in a fully secured and gated exclusive block of "3 only" residences only a few short minutes to the diverse array of facilities available in Coffs Harbour and within 15 leisurely minutes' drive to Coffs Airport makes this property a very alluring and real alternative to living in a congested capitol city. Alternatively you could take full advantage of the very attractive option of holiday letting as this is one destination that sits very high with tourism. With some of the highest recorded prices ever paid for property on the Coffs Coast occurring in this street and the very real potential of further capitol growth that occurs in a buoyant property market there are no reasons why you should wait any longer. It's time to live the dream now!
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A blog reader asked: Somone at work has been attacking me for 15 years and lately has ramped up the attacks. Not sure what this person has against me (possibly jealousy) but it's been BAD lately. It's been about a month now and the funny thing is that shortly before the first attack, I had a really BAD feeling; and felt it was connected to work, which at the time I thought was RIDICULOUS but now feel was my psychic instincts, which are not that great, letting me know trouble was ahead. What can I do? ANY help you can give on any level is greatly appreciated.
Write the name on a piece of paper, put it in an ice cube tray with water and freeze it (or a small plastic container filled with water and freeze. As you do this – visualize the person being completely frozen in their tracks in regards to any attacks on you.
Go to the dollar and get a cheap mirror – keep it on your desk with the mirror facing in the general direction of where the person sits. Each morning visualize anything they send to you bouncing off the mirror and back to them.
Stones and crystals are very protective – doesn't have a to be big expensive pieces and you may already have some – keep one or more in a bag on your person or on your desk. Some common stones for protection: Amber, Amethyst, Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Malachite, Smokey Quartz Crystals, Sugilite, and/or Tourmalinated Quartz – there are others too. If you have a quartz crystal point you can bring it to work and create a circle of protection around your work space – holding it in your hand pointing the crystal outward "draw" in the air and in your mind a protective circle around your self and your cubicle (when you leave at night just say "the circle is now open" and visualize the energy going back into the ground), then redo it it in the morning.
For long term protection continue to be spiritually open and transforming your own life. As your ability to gather and circulate qi (life force) increases and expands the negativity (vibrations) of others will have less and less affect on you. We can not change someone else, but we can protect ourselves from those who wish to live their focused on spitefulness, jealousy and other negative emotions. Being filled with calm, loving energy benefits you and everyone around you even if the person choses to continue to be negative – you can chose not to feed into the cycle and focus on love and light filling your aura (which will naturally reflect all negativity).
Namaste, Lady Rose
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4 Responses to "Protection Spells"
Do the stones & crystal have to be cleansed after a while. To get rid of the negativity they absorb?
Steve recently posted..Holiday eating..
Hi Steve – yes I would recommend cleaning the stones from time to time (can use sage, to leave them on the ground for a day or two or use what ever is your preferred method)
That's interesting because in a book of spells that I have a spell to protect your reputation is almost exactly the same: "Write your name on the sticking plaster or band-ad. Remove ice cube from refrigerator. Fasten sticking plaster/band aid to bottom of ice cure so that your name is facing away from the ice. Replace ice cube in its container. You may have difficulty making the plaster adhere to the ice but it will stay in place when you return the ice cube to it's container"


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hey you cazy cats
made this curious video to go with a new recording of mine
what could be more zen than laundry
wishing all a very happy new year
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Momentum iNeed Street - 2017
Momentum's Street combines classic touches with a fun ride and nice functionality so you can explore your city in style. A lightweight aluminum frame and easy-rolling 700c aluminum wheels let you get up to speed quickly and carve the corner ...(Read More)
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Netflix Orders Second Season of DAREDEVIL, But…
The news on the street is that Netflix has ordered up a second season of Marvel's dark and gritty Daredevil franchise. Which is awesome, but the news that worries me is that the present showrunner, Steven DeKnight, won't be there to helm the show.
Though if you read the press release, it assures us all will be well under the guidance of Doug Petrie (American Horror Story), Marco Ramirez (Sons of Anarchy) will be co-showrunners.
Their resumes look fair enough, but I can't shake the concern on why DeKnight would bail. DeKnight is a master a good, dark story telling. He is more than likely most of the reason the show is as good as it is. He's been the power source behind shows like Buffy, Angel, Smallville, Dollhouse, and Spartacus.
Maybe he became too expensive. Marvel does have a pocketbook problem as their senior actors are reaping the rewards from their great work and earning their millions.
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Transformers Franchise Will Continue as a "Cinematic Universe," like Marvel
I wanna be like Marvel. Then again what studio does not. But Marvel not only beat everyone to it, they did it in style by doing it right and taking their comic world serious.
But enough about Disney's adopted studio.
It's been confirmed in a shareholder's meeting that the next Transformers movie is coming out in 2017 and the Hasbro toy company has hired a team of writers to "create a strategic plan around Transformers. We think there are any number of stories to be told from the brand that has been around for 30 years with amazing canon and mythology. We would expect the sequel to the Transformers movie to happen in 2017."
Mark Wahlberg was signed for multiple films, so expect his presence in the upcoming films, but there's no word on the street about if Michael Bay is returning or not. He has said he is not returning, but he said that after each of the released films so far.
Why No Hulk Movie Yet?
Back in 2003 we were treated to that Tim Burton-ish Hulk movie from Ang Lee, with that over-the-top bad guy from Nick Nolte. Basically, I felt like the studio did not have the bravado to create a real bad guy, so they pulled that crap.
What ever. The Hulk was Hulk in a mediocre story.
Then came The Incredible Hulk from Louis Leterrier in 2008. A much better rendition but there were still issues.
All of this content was from Universal.
And while we sit around and wait for a Hulk movie from Marvel, we may never get that stand-alone film. That is because Universal still has the rights (to make another crap movie) for the character in stand-alone films.
Hence, for the time being, until Universal gets their heads out of the "shadows" and joins forces with Sony (The Spider-Man rights holders) and lets Marvel do what they do best and much better than anyone else, we are going to have a long wait.
Just saying.
And as ScreenCrush put it, once Marvel bought back Iron Man, Thor and Captain America from who ever held those character rights, everyone else started ratcheting up the sticker price machine, seeing as to how well Marvel can do with these franchises.


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Tastykake bakes up materials handling success
Voice recognition technology is speeding fresh-baked goods through Tastykake's new state-of-the-art bakery in Philadelphia.
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For more than 80 years, the bulk of the apple pies, Butterscotch Krimpets and Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes that made Tastykake a household name in Philadelphia were baked in a flagship bakery built in the 1920s by the Tasty Baking Company.
Like many iconic structures, it had outlived its usefulness. "It was a multistory building that was hard to maneuver around and hard to maintain," says Autumn Bayles, senior vice president of strategic operations. "We had also outgrown the warehousing and shipping area and had to use another building around the corner. That led to a lot of double handling of product."
The solution was a state-of-the-art, 345,000-square-foot bakery, including 100,000 square feet of warehouse space, which opened for business in the summer of 2010. The overall facility was designed with sustainability in mind, including several features targeting LEED-Silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design initiative.
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 at 12:12
Many smart entrepreneurs have almost anything they need to run a successful business, but they can't start it for different reasons.It can all because of the financial situations, the rents to be paid as well as the lack of trust and courage for the initiatives. On the other hand, if you are the entrepreneur type and you have a flair for business, you can always think about the http://everyfranchise.com.
Buying a pet franchise or even a home franchise means to eliminate a part of the hard work: finding a location, negotiating the rent, hiring the personnel, and employing the trusted contractors. Moreover, you will also need a starting capital for rollover, especially if you are running a fast food franchise.If you take up franchises for sale, you will be buying the business and you are off to staring for the next day.
For instance, pet franchise implies for you to have a space. Once you have the space, you can call the franchise specialists to see what else is needed.There are also other kinds of home franchise business, yet this one is actually the simplest and rewarding form.Getting a fast food franchise is one thing that you can take, if you do not want to transform your home into a shelter or store.
The franchises for sale are already tested, and they have established steps that you must follow.In order to improve productivity as well as the growth in the sales, there are certain systems being created.Having a system that is already tested mean to eliminate the majority of the problems from the start.
When you buy pet franchise, it only means that you get rid of different problems, yet get the benefit from the best support.You are then advised to take care of the pet, feed them and call the specialist if one of them are sick. The home franchise has its advantages, but you will have to be prepared for some problems. It is better to start the franchise this way, and to move it in another location whenever you have the chance.
The fast food franchise advantages
When looking for franchises for sale, you can find one, which has the corporative images and its brand awareness must be already recognized. The consumers feel comfortable about buying from your fast food.Especially when it comes to food, people are more comfortable about buying from companies that they know and trust.
It is way simple to get finances for pet franchise
No matter if you need a home franchise or a fast food franchise, you will need some starting capital.Banks are totally comfortable for linking loans for the franchises, since they already know those business having higher rate of success.Some franchises have their leasing option and you might need to take the advantage of the system
Lots of franchise companies are offering about 1-4 weeks of training which is normally help at the company office.This is then how the difference took place in between a franchise and other companies.The franchise owner will then teach you to running your business just like the way on ho he do it.
When purchasing a franchise, you are not alone.You could always have the best support and you will always be a part of a well developing family.You can always get support and be part of a developing family.You can surely call for support and ask advices from the owner of the franchise and the other business entrepreneurs who have business like yours.
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Boeing will raise 737 production to 42 a month, two per work day, in the first half of 2014, the company announced Wednesday.
"Customers are demanding our Next-Generation 737 at an unprecedented rate," Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Jim Albaugh said in a news release. "New performance improvements and enhanced passenger comfort features have driven home the value equation for our customers."
Boeing already had announced plans to raise 737 production from the current rate of 31.5 a month to 35 early next year and 38 in the second quarter of 2013, and executives had said the company was looking at going to 42 or more a month after that. The company has netted orders for 65 737s so far this year, bringing its total 737 backlog to 2,101.
Airbus announced in May that it will will raise production of its competing single-aisle A320 Family to 42 a month in the fourth quarter of 2012, the plane maker announced Monday. It now builds 36 a month and plans to go to 38 in August and 40 early next year.
The reason for the increases is simple: demand.
"If you come in today and you want any substantial number of 737s, the conversation will start in 2016," Beverly Wyse, 737 vice president and general manager, said during a media session at Boeing earlier this month.
Hurdles in raising production including the capacity of suppliers to keep up and assurance that demand will stay so high long enough for necessary expansions to make sense for Boeing and its suppliers.
"We want to make sure that we can maintain those production rates ideally for at least two years," Wyse said.
Boeing's 737 final assembly plant, in Renton, produces 21 airplanes a month on its first assembly line and would go to 21 a month under Boeing's new plan. A third line currently produces only 737-based P-8 military aircraft, but could add commercial jets.
Addressing the supplier issue Wednesday, Wyse said:
We have worked very closely with our supply chain and our world-class manufacturing team to ensure we can increase rate in an efficient and responsible fashion. We believe that many of the capital investments and production system changes made for 38 airplanes per month will already position us to build 42. We are very well situated for this rate increase.
Looking further forward, Boeing executives plan to decide this year whether to outfit the 737 family with new, more-efficient engines or launch a new aircraft program. They've consistently said they are leaning toward a new aircraft that would aim to enter service in 2019 or 2020.
What does this mean for Renton?
"In terms of a re-engining, we have a concept for how we would transition here at the site," Wyse said. "As far as a new aircraft goes, we're not that far in our planning."
Last week, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire launched an effort to persuade Boeing to assemble its next plane in this state.
Reacting in a statement to Boeing's rate increase announcement Wednesday, Gregoire said:
With 84,000 aerospace workers statewide – today's announcement further shows that we are the premier location for aerospace. As Boeing already knows, Washington state's highly skilled workforce, its friendly business environment and unmatched quality of life makes our area one where aerospace companies choose to locate and expand. …
I have pledged to the company that I am committed to doing all I can to ensure the Boeing 737 remains an important part of our state's future. Our aerospace industry, our families and our economic success depend on it.
The 737-800 now has about an 8 percent advantage over the A320 in cost per seat mile, Wyse said. She said the plane would still have a slight edge over a re-engined A320, while other 737 models would be competitive.
Re-engining the 737 would restore the current advantage, while a new plane could double the difference, Wyse said.
One concern for customers is whether Boeing would actually deliver the new plane when it says it will, given that the 787 Dreamliner is more than three years late.
"We can and we will have to address that confidence factor," Wyse acknowledged.
The next airplane will build on the Dreamliner, she said. "The 787 took huge leaps across multiple technologies, as well as the business model and the production systems."
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I bought this GE washer in Sept 2008 after having had a GE washer for 18 years. Within 5 months I was having trouble with the selector knobs. The repair man took the back splash apart and the craftmanship was unbelievable. ALL PLASTIC. Which were broken. He glued them back together and ordered me a hole new back splash. If the plasic parts are broken behind the back splash, they can not be fixed the entire panel must be replaced. The new knobs are difficult to push in and I have to baby them.
Now, in May 2010 I am having trouble with the washing cycle. It makes a terrible noise. Upon investgating (because I'm out of warranty) we discover that while the machine is trying to agitate, it's also whineding up to spin out. So water is over flowing from the over flow tube. When it does spin out, water is shooting out of the over flow tube every where. A repair man tells me the transmission is going and needs to be replaced. $200.00. Seal kits with barrings $40.00. $70.00 for the service call and 1 1/2 hours for labor at $50.00 an hour. That's $385.00 to repair a 19 month old washer, that cost $425!! So I am angry and will NEVER BUY ANYOTHER GE appliance as long as I live!!!
I have spent 2 days calling the service department, emailing and calling, long distance, to speak to someone in the office of consumer affairs/public relations. Only to spend hours arguing with reps to get them to pay for the repairs to this machine. I do not think that I should be dealing with this on an appliance that's only 19 months old!


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Mustangs crush Guard to open playoffs
Published 5:19 pm, Friday, November 16, 2012
It didn't take long to see Friday night that Midland Christian found some weaknesses in Bullard Brook Hill's defense, and the Mustangs did their part to make sure those weaknesses were exploited.
Mustang quarterback Mason McClendon and his receiving corp gashed the Guard's defense for 280 yards passing, the majority of it in the first half, as the Mustangs rolled to a 44-3 victory in a TAPPS Division II bi-district game at Mustang Field.
Midland Christian (10-1) scored on its first five possessions and rolled up 428 yards on the night, but it was the Mustangs' first two scores that set the tone for the game and allowed Midland Christian to cruise from there.
McClendon, who completed 10 of 19 passes for 280 yards, hit Jarrod Koym for a 63-yard strike on the third play of the game, and then a few minutes later McClendon connected with Elias Aguirre for a 53-yard score midway through the first quarter.
From that point on, the Mustangs had control of the game, and never allowed Brook Hill (6-5), the 2011 TAPPS Division III state champ, to get any kind of momentum.
Koym finished the game with four catches for 152 yards, while Aguirre had three catches for 87 yards.
"In practice, we had them playing cover four and when we came out and played they started playing man," Koym said. "We had the right play called and it went perfectly. I really believe they weren't sure how the rest of the game would go (after the second score). They started losing focus and weren't too sure about it."
The Mustangs will take on Dallas Parish Episcopal, a 73-42 winner against Waco Reicher on Friday, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Gordon Wood Stadium in Brownwood in a TAPPS Division II regional round game.
Midland Christian went up 21-0 on the first of two touchdown runs by Justin Fender as he scored from 7 yards out with 40 seconds remaining in the opening quarter.
The Mustangs then put the game out of reach early in the second quarter when Fender recovered a Brook Hill bad snap at the 11-yard line. Fender scored two players later and gave the Mustangs a 28-0 lead. Fender finished the night with 92 yards on 10 carries and three touchdowns.
"We are getting closer to being that team that can put up 28, 35 or 42 points in the first quarter or early in the second quarter, and that's what I want," coach Greg McClendon said. "We are getting there, and we are close."
Meanwhile, Midland Christian's defense held the Guard to a lone field goal, which came in the second quarter, and to 132 yards rushing and 18 yards passing. Brook Hill also had to play from early in the third quarter without their best player, quarterback Will Weathers.
"I think our defense is playing with a lot of confidence, and our offense is playing with a lot of confidence and I think our football team is playing with a lot of confidence," Coach McClendon said. "We ask the offense to go out and be very consistent, and score, score, and we ask our defense to go out and get three and outs."
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Brook Hill 0 3 0 0 --0
First Quarter
MCS -- Jarrod Koym 63 pass from Mason McClendon (Travis Causey kick), 10:51
MCS -- Elias Aguirre 53 pass from McClendon (Causey kick), 6:32
MCS -- Justin Fender 7 run (Causey kick), :40
Second Quarter
MCS -- Fender 11 run (Causey kick), 11:47
MCS -- Fender 11 run (Causey kick), 3:53
BBH -- FG Hayden Frazier 30, :53
Third Quarter
MCS -- Safety (kick returner backed into end zone), 11:50
MCS -- Zach Bates 3 run (Causey kick), 7:14
First Downs 9 17
Rushes-Yards 28-132 28-148
Passing Yards 18 280
Comp.-Att.-Int. 6-17-2 10-21-1
Punts-Avg. 3-31.3 0-0
Fumbles-Lost 3-1 2-0
Penalties-Yds. 7-44 4-40
RUSHING --Brook Hill, Will Weathers 4-41, Grant Hanks 5-3, T.J. Dunks 6-65, Grant Troxell 1-(-4), Gabe Lucio 3-10, D'Lous West 6-27, Zack Wilson 1-5, Austin Halloran 1-1, Team 1-(-16); Midland Christian, Justin Fender 10-92, Sam Gilbert 9-32, Jade Tamplin 4-8, Grant Little 1-6, Zach Bates 3-6, Erwin Baquirin 1-4.
PASSING -- Brook Hill, Weather 1-4-0--5, Hanks 5-11-0--13, Zack Wilson 0-1-2--0; Midland Christian, Mason McClendon 10-19-1--280, Grant Little 0-2-0--0.
RECEIVING -- Hanks 1-5, Halloran 4-4, West 1-9; Midland Christian, Jarrod Koym 4-152, Elias Aguirre 3-87, Reagan Brown 1-12, Little 1-17, Tamplin 1-12.
MISSED FIELD GOALS -- MCS, Causey 47 (short).
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I know its not a lot of notice, but I'm attempting to organize a small meetup/networking event in New York City on Monday evening. The details are still being worked out, but I think it could be a lot of fun and give everyone the chance to meet some great people.
I'm also going to promote this event via Twitter, a sort-of Tweetup if you will, as well as LinkedIn. If you are interested in attending or if you have any ideas on a location, leave a comment here. Thanks!
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UHV graduates to celebrate Saturday at two commencement ceremonies
May 9, 2014 at 12:09 a.m.
Close to 350 University of Houston-Victoria students are expected to participate in two commencement ceremonies Saturday.
"Saturday marks a special day for our graduating students and their families and friends," UHV Interim President Vic Morgan said. "UHV faculty and staff look forward to helping them celebrate this occasion as they look to the future and what a higher education will bring to their lives."
The ceremonies will take place at Faith Family Church, 2002 E. Mockingbird Lane, the largest indoor facility available in Victoria.
A 9 a.m. ceremony will be for students graduating from the schools of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development.
A 1 p.m. ceremony will be for those graduating from the schools of Business Administration and Nursing.
Victoria Mayor Paul Polasek will deliver the keynote address at both ceremonies. Polasek graduated from UHV in 1990 and was elected mayor in May 2013 after serving seven years on the Victoria City Council.
Polasek also is a partner in Aloe Software Group, a Victoria company that designs software for more than 100 Texas school districts. He was chosen as UHV's Alumni of the Year in November during the 2012-13 President's Annual Report and Excellence Awards event.
His wife, Michelle, graduated in 1989 from UHV with a bachelor's degree in mathematics.
Welcome Wilson Jr., secretary of the UH System Board of Regents, will bring greetings on behalf of the board at the morning commencement ceremony while Regent Roger Welder will bring greetings in the afternoon.
UHV Faculty Senate President Ronald Salazar will serve as the grand marshal of both ceremonies. The deans of UHV's four schools will award students diplomas, and Morgan will confer the degrees.
Outstanding students for the spring semester also will be recognized along with faculty members receiving awards for excellence in teaching, research and service.
The UHV School of Nursing also will have a pinning ceremony for its graduates at 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Family Church. Thirty-seven students graduating from the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and 15 from the Master of Science in Nursing program will receive special pins.
The speaker for the pinning ceremony will be Sammie Drehr, chief nursing officer of DeTar Healthcare System in Victoria. She has worked at DeTar since 1992, starting as the associate director of nursing and advancing to her current position in 2008.
For more information about UHV commencement, contact special events coordinator Nancy Gresham at 361-570-4351 or email@example.com.


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Blogs > Burney's Bytes
Burney's Bytes will focus primarily on the local preps sports scene, but will also touch on some college and pro athletics, mostly in regards to athletes who hail and have played high school sports in Oakland County. My goal for the blog is to be conversational and anecdotal, a more relaxed and free formal take on high school athletics than you see in regular game day coverage.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Here's what some of the area's top prep football field generals were saying on Twitter today:
"Windows down, Tupac up" – Kyle Bambach (Walled Lake Western)
*TWEET OF THE MONTH - My man Bam Bam isn't only a top-notch signal-caller and placekicker, he's got GREAT TASTE in music. 2PAC is the BOY!!!! and one of Burney's all-time favs
"Imagine if I would have gone to CC like my mom wanted me to 4 years ago" – Matt Linehan (Orchard Lake St. Marys-Idaho)
"Shout out to the guy at the grocery store that just told me I should play football at Michigan………#mademyday" – Garrett Moores (Novi Detroit Catholic Central)
"Chilling, watching the Knicks game" – Nick Wallace (Madison Heights Madison-UofM-Dearborn for hoops)
"I do not wear shirts in warm, sunny weather," – Spencer McCourt (Bloomfield Hills Lahser-BH Blackhawks)
"Finished an entire salmon for dinner" – Matt Sokol (Rochester Hills Adams)
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A history graduate student at The University of Southern Mississippi will soon be joining an elite team of researchers as they attempt to learn more about the fate of American soldiers from World War II missing in action in the South Pacific since the war ended in 1945.
Colin Colbourn, an advanced Ph.D. student, accepted an Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education Fellowship with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), located at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. Colbourn will join two other historians; only three researchers in the entire country were extended these fellowships, which could last as long as five years.
The opportunity to help families find closure after decades of not knowing what became of their loved one is an honor for Colbourn.
"This fellowship comes with both an historical and emotional element," said Colbourn.
"I hope to help in the process of identifyingpeople's family members who have been missing for years. This is when history comes alive and truly affects people."
Colbourn will work as a historical researcher, uncovering evidence about soldiers lost in the South Pacific during World War II, specifically searching for records that could identify soldiers missing in action and unknown soldiers. As late as 2013, the armed forces are still working to identify the bodies of some soldiers killed from 1941 to 1945 and to uncover the fate of those MIA.
The Elkhart, Indiana native first came into contact with JPAC while on a 2012 trip to Vietnam when he wrote for Leatherneck, a Marine Corps magazine. The name struck a chord with him when he later heard about the fellowship in Nebraska.
Colbourn says Southern Miss has influenced his success, and specifically credits the Department of History's Center for the Study of War and Society.
"The center has produced many nationally and internationally known scholars, and my professors have propelled me to places I never thought I'd go. I am very excited as this fellowship marks a whole new stage of my life. It will take my career even further," said Colbourn.
Dr. Andrew Wiest, a University Distinguished Professor of History and the director of the Center for War and Society, recently spoke of the importance of Colbourn's fellowship, saying that the research is crucial and necessary.
"It is a huge task, and one that very much needs to be done in order to honor our fallen heroes of past wars," said Wiest.
Colbourn will begin his fellowship at the new JPAC Identification Laboratory in Nebraska in May of this year.
Dr. Phyllis Jestice, professor and chair of the Southern Miss Department of History, is also pleased with Colbourn's success.
"The fellowship is a spectacular start to what is a very promising career," said Jestice. "It is a tribute to Colin's deep knowledge and understanding of the war in the Pacific and a credit to his skills as a research scholar. We're very proud of him."
Colbourn has a string of successes behind him, including being awarded the Lemuel C. Shepherd United States Marine Corps Dissertation Fellowship, the only such fellowship awarded in the entire country for 2012.
For information about the Southern Miss Department of History, online visit www.usm.edu/history.


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Profile of the Day: Roger Ebert
Today we remember legendary film critic Roger Ebert, who passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. The first film critic to ever with a Pulitzer Prize, Ebert gained national fame with his trademark "thumbs-up and thumbs-down" film reviews on his long-running syndicated televisions series At the Movies with his partner-in-crime, the late Gene Siskel. Just days before his passing, it was announced that Ebert's cancer had returned. He left a final blog post titled, "Leave of Presence," in which he explained his plans to slow down, but continue to do what he loved. "I'll see you at the movies" were the last words he wrote to his readers.
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Build your own Bugatti Veyron
Well, this is pretty awesome. A Bugatti Veyron - the fastest production car in the world - is now available to you for the trifling cost of some cardboard and printer ink.
OK, so it's not an actual Veyron, but it is a rather handsome 2.5ft long papercraft replica consisting of 159 parts that are printed over 44 pages.And the instructions here
Then watch the video below, build over the bank holiday and send us a picture of your finished model.
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Milk has long been considered a vital part of a growing child's diet, touted for building strong bones and providing a foundation for a healthy life. However, increased usage of hormones and antibiotics in the dairy industry have brought into question milk's formerly infallible reputation –the use of bovine growth hormone in large conventional dairies, for example, have many worried about how or if these hormones are passed on to the consumer. In addition, the industry also faces criticism about animal welfare practices. This has led to growing consumer interest in the organic milk market, a market that has not escaped its own set of problems as it has grown from small farms to large operations.
Milk Bio
- Type: Beverage & Source Ingredient
- Country of Origin: Possibly Northern Europe
- Energy Use Factor: Medium
- Source Location: (Baltimore Breakfast) – Ohio – Produced all over the world.
Sustainability Issues
- Bovine growth hormone (rBGh): increased milk production vs. health concerns.
- Animal Welfare Concerns: 1.) Care & comfort of dairy cows 2.) slaughter for veal or beef processing.
- Increased use of corn feed & other inputs for bio-fuels effect on milk prices worldwide.
Where did Phil's milk actually come from?
Cow milk is produced all over the world, whether it's a single cow providing milk for a small family or hundreds of cows in a large scale dairy operation. We visited a large conventional dairy farm in Baldwin, WI and a smaller organic dairy farm in Elk Mound, WI. The dairy processing for both conventional and organic milk was filmed in Roseville, MN. and Café Hon's milk supplier is Baltimore's Cloverland Dairy, who in turn gets the majority of their milk supply from over 200 Amish family farms in Lancaster County, PA.
We filmed our milk segment at Jon-De Farms, a conventional dairy in Baldwin, WI, at Holm Girls Dairy, an organic dairy in Elk Mound, WI, and at Schroeder Milk Co, a dairy processing facility for both conventional and organic products in Roseville, MN.
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Café Hon gets their milk from the local distributor Cloverland Dairy. In turn, Cloverland gets the majority of their supply from over 200 dairy farms in Lancaster County, PA, many of which are Amish family farms.
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The Union of Kingston Students is pleased to announce the inaugural showdown between The Kingston Cougars and The City Wolfpack.
This year's varsity sees Kingston University compete against City University in 15 matches over two days of sporting action. Kingston v City varsity event is the newest addition to the list of Varsity competitions in existence across the UK, and we invite you to come along and support your fellow Kingston students as we battle City for the Thames Varsity.
Tickets go on sale at 9 am Wednesday 8th March via the Students' Union website. There are 500 tickets available for Varsity this year, so make sure you grab yours before they sell out. All tickets include; transport to and from Penrhyn Road to either CitySport and/ or Tolworth Sports Ground, a limited edition Varsity T-shirt, Entry to The Mill, VIP queue jump to the Varsity after-party at Przym nightclub and 50% off Domino's pizza voucher from our sponsor.
Varsity Day 1 – Tuesday 28th March 2017
All sports except for mixed squash and mixed hockey are taking place at CitySport, 124 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DP. Student supporters and athletes will need to purchase a ticket to attend day one. Transport will be provided to CitySport for both day ticket holders. Tickets for the Tuesday and Wednesday combined are £12.50
Varsity day 2 - Wednesday 29th March 2017
All sports are taking place at Kingston University's Tolworth Court sports ground, Old Kingston Road, Tolworth, KT4 7QH. Student supporters and athletes will need to purchase a ticket to attend day two. Tickets for just Wednesday are £10.
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On day two, supporters will also have the opportunity to try:
These fun and friendly sessions are for complete beginners, so students do not need to worry if they have not played before. To take part, students are advised to wear comfortable clothing and trainers.
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DJs will be playing throughout the day, and food and drink will be available to purchase. Please note that food outlets will be cash only and that no alcohol is allowed to be brought onto the site. Alcohol will be available to purchase from the Pavilion and bars around the venue.
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Continue the celebrations by joining us for a Varsity celebration at The Mill from 20.00 to 00.00, followed by Przym at 00:00 until the early hours of the morning, with a DJ playing throughout the evening and special offers on selected drinks.
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Each year I try to track the books I read. In the "old days", I just wrote the titles down in my paper journal but now I've posted them all on Shelfari. I read 32 books in 2013 – a few more than 2012. Then at the end of the year, I try to sort through my list and pick the books which stand out in my mind for various reasons. Here's my lists from 2012 and 2011 and 2010.
The top 10 for 2013 in no particular order:
1. Jesus and the Victory of God by N.T. Wright
An important book which sets the foundation for much of Wright's popular writing in recent years.
2. Killing Bono by Neil McCormick
Fascinating inside view of U2 as well as the corrupting impact of idolatry upon the life of a man who didn't succeed in the way Bono did. Blog post inspired by this book is here.
3. Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles by Ricard Dowden
A country by country tour of the continent which helped me gain historical and cultural perspective on many countries I knew little about. Insightful and sobering.
4. The Pastor by Eugene Peterson
Peterson writes like a wise old grandfather telling his tale to his grandson. My review is here.
5. The Mission of God's People: A Biblical Theology of the Church's Mission by Christopher J. H. Wright
Very helpful book in thinking about what the church is suppose to be doing. You can read my review here.
6. Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lemott
This had me laughing and crying – I just didn't want to stop reading.
7. The Letter to the Ephesians by Peter O'Brien
I read this while preaching through Ephesians at New City – helpful for my soul as well as my preaching.
8. Tribes by Seth Godin
Read this if you are trying to lead anything. Review here.
9. The Gospel of Matthew by J.C. Ryle
The former bishop of Liverpool always has insights into whatever passage he's diving into.
10. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Thought it was time to read this classic again before I watched the 2nd Hobbit movie by Peter Jackson.


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The weekend is over. What a great time.
The sailors from the Columbia Yacht Club in Chicago were our guests for the race
so we flew their burgee from our yard arm.
Everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.
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After last night's episode of Love and Hip Hop, Chrissy Lampkin and Yandy Smith's beef is the conversation that everybody is having on the internet, at the water cooler, on the phone and on every social network. But what everybody doesn't know, how much each of the ladies are worth? Now this will start some more conversation! Here kiddy kiddy kiddies! Things reached the boiling point last week between Chrissy and Yandy. Chrissy was partying... Read More


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Running with a Cold: Not Fun Being SickPosted on Jul 11, 2010 under Running Tips | 3 Comments
Note: this was written January 31, but stuck in my drafts this whole time, what's up with that? Anyways..
I didn't even have a full week to celebrate my terrific showing at the Carlsbad Half before I had to get sick with a cold. On Wednesday morning after my run (just three days after my race), I noticed my nose running a little. It got worse when I was at work and was sneezing all day (and I'm a loud sneezer too!) I also played about 2 hours of basketball that night, which probably wasn't the best idea, especially since I haven't played in almost 6 months. I was already sore that night, so I had planned to just sleep in the next morning since I would be extra sore and getting extra sleep should help my body recover. I was still sneezing the next day at work and I started to get the 'cold voice', which I personally like. I was coughing a little too, but not to the point where I got chest pains every time it happened. I decided to take Friday off as well, just to be safe. But by this time, my legs were itching for a run already. So on Saturday, despite having to endure a never ending runny nose, I decided to go out for an easy trot. And it went surprisingly well. My pace may have been very slow, but I was happy I was out sweating off all the calories I didn't get to burn off for the past two days. My breathing felt very normal and heart rate looked fine too. So I'm sitting here now wondering if the day's run helped my body get better or just made it worse. So I decided to read what others had to say and their experiences with running while being sick, specifically with a cold.
From what I read online, it sounds like different runners have different experiences and recommendations. Some runners like to run through it, not wanting to miss a day on their training program. But others will begin resting the moment they feel something coming up. It really depends on the runner and how much each person is willing to risk, because there are definitely risks when it comes to running while sick. The chances of getting worse by continuing to run while you're sick are increased if you don't rest.
There seems to be a rule of thumb when it comes to running while sick called the "neck rule". Any symptoms that are above your neck including a runny/stuffy nose or sneezing is OK to run with but anything below the neck (chest cold, bronchial infection, excessive coughing, body ache), you should rest. There are a few exceptions to this rule though. If you have something worse than a cold, then you can risk getting a sinus infection by continuing to run. Try to 'sweat' out a cold or fever by running may keep you sicker than the time you would have needed to fully recover. "Exercise boosts endorphin levels, but high levels of endorphins are bad for you if you are trying to repair your immune system. Running while you have a fever isn't a great idea either, due to the raise in body temperature your heart is already working harder." I also read somewhere that said running actually helps you when you're sick, not exactly sure why, but I'll agree with that statement if it means not having to take an unnecessary rest day.
So if you decide to go out and run while you're sick, hoping it's just a cold, but find that you're having trouble breathing, your body aches, or you have chest pains/congestion, then you definitely need to take a few days off. Just take it as an extended rest day for the week. And of course, make sure to follow the motherly saying, "get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids." 🙂


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I saw Russian Circles last night in Iowa City at the Picador. My bro and an old buddy of his drove out for this show.
This was my first encounter with this band, and I was very happy. The drummer, Dave Turncrantz, makes me think of a Dave Grohl-Danny Carey bastard love child. Since I am a drummer, this is the first thing to which I listen in hearing a band.
One thing that I noted was that the guitarist, Mike Sullivan, is very rhythmically-minded, and this gives Turncrantz something to latch on to. When drummers aren't led by this kind of guitarist, they sound too busy. But the three musicians complement each other quite nicely, and they keep things interesting enough that you don't even miss a voice. (They're instrumental. Ballsy–and awesome).
If you're an old Rush fan like myself, you'll dig this kind of music.
It's no wonder that Tool had these guys open on the European leg of the tour.
So, as I'm still unfamiliar with this band (and as I was kinda Drunky McGee last night), you don't get much from my review other than a general "HELL YEAH!"
$8 = a goddamned bargain for 3 great musicians.
-MC Spanky McGee