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Trenton Dominates Toledo in 6-1 Win
The Trenton Titans fired on all cylinders Sunday afternoon at the Sun National Bank Center in a 6-1 win over the Toledo Walleye. Trenton closed out the weekend on a positive note after losing on Friday and Saturday night.
After a tough 6-2 loss against Kalamazoo Saturday night, Coach Vince Williams counted on his veteran players to bounce back.
"We wanted a full 60 minutes tonight," Williams said. "As a coach you put it on the players and see how they respond. It starts with the older guys – [Dustin] Cameron, [Randy] Rowe, [Andy] Bombach, [Rob] Bordson – they know what we needed to do."
Cameron and Rowe led an offense that was quick to the puck and able to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Rowe tallied the first goal 4:39 into the game. Rowe put in a Bordson rebound in the final second of a power play.
Ryan Blair scored the only goal for Toledo 19 seconds later.
Titans' goalie Dave Caruso explained how the defense played.
"We did a great job blocking shots," Caruso said. "We were intense and aggressive and the guys did a great job infront of me."
Again it was Cameron who had the play of the night when he ripped a slap shot into the top right corner as he fell to the ice. The goal gave the Titans (14-19-6-34) the lead for good with 11:11 remaining in the first period.
Tyler Hostetter scored the final goal of the period with 28 seconds left. Hostetter was able to slip a wrist shot from the top of the box past the screened Walleye goalie. The Titans finished the period two-of-two on power plays against a Toledo unit boasting an 85 percent kill rate.
Trenton picked up in the second period where they left off in the first. Bordson received a breakout pass from Bombach causing a breakaway. Bordson put a wrist shot into the top right corner.
Adam Presiznuik scored 49 seconds later to increase the Titans' lead to 5-1. Cameron, the game's second star, recorded the assist. The goal ended Walleye goalie Dustin Carlson's night (13 saves on 18 shots).
The game's final goal was registered with 4:29 left in the second period by Rowe on a power play. Rowe's second goal of the game (11th of the season) gave him first star honors. Rowe deflected a Ray DiLauro slapshot on the goal.
"Ray had a good shot and I was able to deflect it," Rowe explained. "That's what I've done my whole career: Park myself in front of the net and hope for tips and rebounds. It worked out tonight."
Toledo Walleye (16-20-3-35) backup goalie Rob Nolan recorded 17 saves on 18 shots.
The Titans defense reciprocated their offense with success on power plays. Trenton killed five Toledo extra man opportunities. Trenton was able to overcome a six minute stretch in the first period of Walleye power plays when the game was still close at 2-1. Dave Caruso, the game's second star, finished with 28 saves on 29 shots.
Cameron explained the strategy.
"We wanted to tighten the box up and force shots from the outside. We've been putting in a lot of work on the defensive end and it showed," Cameron said.
While Trenton currently is on the outside looking in for a playoff bid, Rowe is confident that the team can gain momentum and cover ground.
"Februrary is coming up. It's crunch time, it's the playoff push," he said.
The Titans continue the push with a road trip next weekend playing back-to-back games against South Carolina and finish Sunday against the Gwinnett Gladiators.
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It's kind of scary how bipolar this team is. They get destroyed on Saturday...then...bam Sunday comes and it's the complete opposite.
Right now, if they get hot, they could pull into playoff position and once the playoffs start, all bets are off
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So I checked my email yesterday and one of my close friends sent me an email that made me realize how idiotic gun control is. The email contained some fun facts, so here it is:
1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
3. Gun control isn't about guns, it's about control.
4. If guns are outlawed can we use swords?
5. If guns cause crime than pencils cause misspelled words.
6. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.
7. If you don't know your rights you don't have any.
9. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.
10. The second amendment is in place in case politicians ignore the others.
11. 65,000,000 firearm owners killed no one yesterday.
12. Guns only have two enemies- Rust and Politicians.
13. You don't shoot to kill, you shoot to stay alive.
14. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
15. Criminals love gun control, it makes their jobs safer.
16. If guns cause crime than matches cause arson.
17. Only a government who is afraid of it's citizens tries to control them.
18. You have only the rights you are willing to fight for.
19. Enforce the gun laws WE ALREADY HAVE, don't make more.
20. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.
21. When you remove the right to bear arms you create slaves.
22. Outlawing guns will create an illegal firearm market, just like drugs and alchohol during the Prohibition.
Thank you.


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Spoiler:- back story:
Lately, my friend is hacking his game. He laughs as he shows his Mewtwo with perfect IVs and a over 400 sp att. I SSSSOOOOOO want to beat him. Things going for me, I EV train, I know how to use weather, I'm okay with items. Things that go for him, lots of legendaries, can teach ANY tm/hm to any pokemon, and PERFECT IVs without breeding. I also want a team for battling in leagues here too.
Spoiler:- My team building process:
Team Making:
-The team MUST have no legendaries (I do well with breeding)
-MUST use some type of weather
-Can combat ANY problems (like a Sceptile using Surf, Darkrai, Mewtwo, ect)
-single battle
Answers to goals:
-sandstorm, lots of varity in types, I like grounds, steels, and rocks
-model the team after my favortite pokemon = Excadrill
Team building process
-start with Excadrill
-I NEED a sandstorm = TTar
team = Excadrill, TTar
-need a anti Fighting = Sigilyth
team = Excadrill, TTar, Sigilyth
-need a anti water = Quagsire
team = Excadrill, TTar, Sigilyth, Quagsire
-need good Special defense = Ferrothorn
team = Excadrill, TTar, Sigilyth, Quagsire, Ferrothorn
-need a back-up sweeper = Garchomp (yes I know now it is a uber, if this team is used for OU, I think I'll sub a Gliscor)
team final = Excadrill, TTar, Sigilyth, Quagsire, Ferrothorn, and Garchomp
Spoiler:- "original TTar set:
TTar (The Rock) @ Focus sash/red card
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 att, 252 spd, 4 HP
Nature: Hasty
- Fire fang
- Stone Edge
- Dragon dance
- Dragon tail
this I am really unsure about this lead, I blended the support/DD Ttar. The point is to give me three options. If conditions are not good for Excadrill, dragon tail. If lead is weak to Ttar Dragon dance, and fight to the end. Or if the lead is weak dragon dance + dragon tail to do dammage to multiple pokes for easyer sweeping for the Garchomp/excadrill corps. Bad thing is if they kill this early on, there are no other pokes that have sand stream on the team.
New set
Nature: relaxed
EVs: 252 HP, 128 Def, 128 SpD
Ability: Sandstream
Sleep Talk
Excadrill (extreme) @ life orb
Ability: Sand Rush
EVs: 252 att, 252 spd, 4 HP
Nature: Jolly
- Drill Run
- Swords Dance
- X-scissor
- Aerial Ace
The reason for the whole team. Good switch in for electric/poison (YES!, no paralyze or poison). I had the X-scissor mainly for Darkrai, drill run for stab and Aerial Ace for evasive oppenents. I am disappoint that there is no steel STAB in this move set.
Sigilyth (Menace) @ Yache berry
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 sp. att, 252 spd, 4 HP
Nature: Hasty
- Air slash
- Psychic
- Psyschock
- thunderbolt
Two STABs against Fighting, a must have for all sandstorm teams. No damage from stealth rock and spikes, and the sandstorm. The list of pluses is so good. Air slash and psychic are fighting killer STABs and psyshock for special walls and to add thunderbolt for coverage, it is the pyschic Blitzkreig. Yache berry for an Ice punch Machamp.
Quagsire (Caution) @ leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP, 132 Def, 124 sp Def
Nature: Impish
- Earthquake
- Recover
- Scald/ Waterfall
- Sandstorm
The whole point = if some smart butt tries to start a rain team, IT ENDS HERE, it is here to kill Kygore or politoad and start the sandstorm up temporarily for leading back to Ttar again. I think about Scald because of burning any physical sweepers, but I am afraid of guts so maybe waterfall, can not decide. All around wall
Ferrothorn (Fragile) @ Rockhelmet
Ability: Iron barbs
EVs: 252 HP, 252 Sp. Def, 4 Def
Nature: Careful
- Power Whip
- gyro ball
- Stealth rock
- leech seed
A simple spike in your side. Try to fight back sweepers and set some stealth rock, why not? And a good Sp Def, which my team needs
Garchomp (Hax! Luck!) @ bright powder
Ability: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 att, 252 spd, 4 HP
Nature: Jolly
- Iron Head
- Dragon Claw
- Substitute
- Earthquake
This is the "oh great I'm up against the wall 3-2 pokes left to defeat, with nothing left" type of sweeper. I LOVE the Iron head, x2 to ice + 30% flinch + Sandveil + bright powder. This is the Hail Mary pass. Plus substitutes for just in case or a good switch in.
Sub for Garchomp:
due to the Smogon banning Garchomp to Uber when I thought of this team I was forced to make a sub for OU battle here it is:
Gliscor (Its a Bird!) @ Bright powder
Ability: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 def, 252 spd, 4 HP
Nature: Impish
- Power Trick
- Substitute
- Earthquake
- Aerial Ace
This scary to me, high risk, high reward. This could Screw up big time. I thing this a horrible sub for garchomp and should maybe consider something else but I am not sure. To me it looks strong, but you are the experienced people here.
This is my first planned team, and my first team that is centered around a weather. I really need some advice on this because I think it could be better. Thank you for looking at my team.


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The long time rumored "Mini" version of the Taiwanese flagship finally went official today. Although termed as a "Mini" variant, the 4.3 incher is not at all on the smaller side being just 0.4 inches short of sharing the screen size with the flagship device. Apart from that, the handset features the highly appreciated aluminum unibody design of the original device while being an edge to edge replica of the same!
The beautifully crafted device borrows a lot of blood from the HTC One straight away from Blinkfeed notifications and Beats Audio to some Ultrapixel imaging to top it all. Let's have a quick look at what the HTC One mini has to offer!
HTC One Mini Specifications:
- 4.3 inch 720p(~341ppi) SLCD2 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection to protect the screen from a few bumps and scratches.
- Dual core 1.4 GHz CPU on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 1 GB of RAM and Adreno 305 Graphics.
- 16 GB internal memory with no slot for expansion!
- Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5 UI with Blinkfeed Notifications and HTC Zoe.
- Beats Audio integration with Dual front mounted speakers that use the HTC BoomSound technology.
- 4 MP Ultrapixel camera(using HTC's ImageChip 2 and a BSI sensor of 1/3″ size but no OIS) with1080p video recording and HDR support while the front facing unit is a 1.6 MP one with a BSI sensor that can do 720p videos.
- Full fledged connectivity suite complete with LTE and Bluetooth 4.0 and 1800 mAh battery with a promised standby time of 692 hrs over WCDMA network.
Although the HTC One Mini came out just as we expected it to do, but it left a few tricks on the way but that seems enough to settle for a "Mini" position under the flagship being the master of all trades while one of the biggest let downs is the lack of a slot for memory expansion. Meanwhile, the handset looks really handsome enough to be a candidate for the best looking mobile device which is a title currently held by the Motorola Razr i and considering the aluminum unibody and HTC's supreme UI customizations, the HTC One Mini does packs quite a lot of punch.


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My children and I love the forgotten Holidays (Like May Day)and try to celebrate them in our own way. I've been wanting a Maypole for a few years now. And I still intend to make a wooden one someday. But I found a way to make the perfect Child-size Maypole and it cost me less than $15 to Make.
My inspirations go to these fine Maypoles.
Image from the Graphic Fairy found Here.
When researching May Day I came across this gem of a book. It can be found Here.
Here is a picture from the book.
What finally did it for me was the fact that I was having a Mad Hatter Party and I spied a beloved Maypole in the Tim Burton Movie of Alice in Wonderland.
That did it. Here is my attempt at a Maypole.
List of Supplies.
* 2 inch by 10 foot PVC Solid Core Pipe (Found at most Home Improvement stores. Here's what I paid.
* A PVC Cap for the 2 inch pipe.
* One Eye Bolt.
* One Wire Hanger.
* Three Full Size or larger colorful (Thrifted) sheets. Cost me around $2 each.
* And a little Duct Tape.
Equipment used was a Drill and sewing Machine.
First thing I did was have my Hubby drill a hole in the end of the 2 inch Cap and insert the Eye Bolt. Then assembled the pole cap, and Eye bolt like so…
Next I turned to my 3 colorful thrifted sheets. After determining the long length of the sheet I ripped the fabric, after a little scissor start, in 5 inch strips (much easier than cutting).
I ripped around 8 strips for each different colored sheet. Then I sewed two strips together to make 4 long strips. With 3 different sheets, when all was said and done, I had a total of 12 long streamers. I did make sure to pick out all the loose threads. Each streamer has a frayed edge, but holds up nicely. I suppose you could serge the edge if you wanted. I didn't want the expense of buying all the matching thread. I'm cheap that way.
Then I folded the top edge twice and sewed a stitch near the bottom of the fold. Making sure I left enough room to feed a wire hanger through the opening.
Next I straightened a wire hanger and feed the edge of my long streamer through the straight edge. Here I've nicely illustrated with a fuzzy picture.
I kept the streamers in a pattern of orange, blue, pink. I'm sure a two tone would look beautiful as well.
Once I had all the streamers fed onto the wire I then proceeded to re-feed the end through them again. I wanted the durability of two wires.
Took a lot of scrunching, but I finally managed to have the ends meet. Then I twisted them together and wrapped a little duct tape around the sharp edges. And finally, distribute the scrunched streamers evenly around the wire circle.
I then took 4 sewed hems off from on of the sheets cut them up into approximately 16 – 20 inch lengths and attached them with square knots every three streamers. Like So…
Then just tie them onto the top of your Maypole pole.
I didn't want to permanently implant my pole, just use it for special occasions. So I had my boys dig a narrow but deep hole in the lawn. Gasp, did she just say she dug a hole in the lawn? Yup. But I'm crazy that way. It was about 1 1/2 –2 feet deep.
Added a pile of rocks around the base to give it a bit more support.
Then we topped it off with a Mad Hatter Top Hat.
A Perfect Decoration for our Mad Tea Party.
The party guest had quite the fun time learning the Maypole dance pattern. At least I think they did.
Traditional Maypoles were decorated with flower wreaths and I even used some Fairy Wings for our Fairy Day Party. The flower wreaths you could easily wire or wrap to the wire ring of streamers if needed.
We are having so much fun with it that I might leave it up for a while. That and I can't wait until next year's May Day.
Happy Maypole Dancing to you!


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Do you struggle often with physical pain? Mental worries, stress, or strife? Emotional unhappiness & discontent?
As you probably already know, the foundation of a good life is good health.
While the concept of self-care can be applied to all areas of your life – career, spiritual well-being, relationships, and so on – what supports each of these areas is the care you provide for the amazing physical body & vehicle that takes you through life.
So how do you know when it's time for a self-care tune-up?
First of all, let me just say that I believe deeply our body is a barometer for our soul.
Did you know emotional issues that go unaddressed over time can lead to physical issues and even chronic disease in the body?
For example, I've suffered on and off throughout my life with chronic low back pain.
According to Louise Hay, the author of You Can Heal Your Life, low back pain is associated with not feeling financially supported. AND, interestingly enough most of my childhood was spent without running water or electricity. I learned at an early age what it felt like to not feel financially supported and even today, if money is becomes "tight", my low back flares up!
Can you see now how the health of our physical body can actually be a barometer for our emotional and mental state?
Conversely, if you're experiencing chronic shame, guilt, depression, anger, or emotional discontent MORE than you are not (i.e. 50% or more of the time), it could be an indicator that something's amiss and needs to be addressed in your life!
To identify if your body is in need of a tune-up, here are a few simple questions you can ask yourself which will help you take stock of your health and what you're in need of:
- Is there a health-related issue that you're concerned about?
- Is there something about your physical appearance that you feel self-conscious about?
- Are you experiencing chronic emotional unhappiness (i.e. more than 50% of the time)?
- Do you feel regularly feel foggy, exhausted, & unable to focus or concentrate?
- Are you in conflict regularly with others?
- Are you having a hard time staying positive & upbeat?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's time for a self-care tune-up! 🙂
So now that you've identified if it's time for a tune-up, here are just a few tips that you can follow for tuning up your life:
- Take Charge of Your Health: The only person that can change how you feel is YOU & that starts with taking responsibility for the choices that will positively impact your health.
- Listen to Your Body: Pay attention & heed any physical or emotional warnings that your physical or emotional body is giving you. Go inward & reflect on what you really need. Ignoring what's wrong will only make it worse!
- Choose Health Partners To Support You: Find a health practitioner, massage therapist, nutritionist, counselor, coach, or someone who specializes in what you're struggling with. It's important to find & build the right support team to help you transform!
- Find the Right Emotional Support: Reach out to trusted friends & loved ones for love & support. It's important not to isolate & do things on your own!
- Get Plenty of Downtime & Rest: Make sure that you're getting plenty of rest each night AND that you're taking regular & consistent time in your schedule for downtime and time away from your everyday stressors. As you know, all work & no play makes Jack & Jill a dull boy or girl!
- Eat Right & Exercise: Make sure that you are nourishing your body with high quality, healthy food & regular exercise. Your body needs fuel to keep your life force energy & fire stoked!
- Foster Your Creativity: Artistic & creative pursuits are a great way to foster deeper self-expression & can be incredibly healing!
- Make Time for Fun: Engage in hobbies & activities just for fun. In order to live a fulfilling life, fun needs to be a priority!
These are just a few ideas to get you started but the most important one is #1!
If you aren't willing to take charge of your health and do what it takes to fine-tune your body, mind, & spirit, it's likely nothing will change.
And imagine… if nothing changes, what will your life be like a year from now? Five years from now? Ten years from now? Probably not great.
So take back control of your life and make yourself a priority once again! You're worth it. 🙂
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To receive daily inspiration on how to love your SELF, your HEALTH, and your LIFE, be sure to follow Jess on social media! 🙂


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The Louisville Dulcimer Society
The Society
The Louisville Dulcimer Society is dedicated to the preservation of traditional American folk music and the mountain or Appalachian dulcimer. While the focus of the society is the mountain dulcimer, the group also welcomes other traditional acoustic instruments. The group currently includes hammered dulcimer, fiddle, banjo, guitar, pennywhistle, washtub bass and others.
The Mountain Dulcimer
The mountain or Appalachian dulcimer is an American folk instument originally found primarily in the hills of the Appalachian region. Simpler to make and easy to learn to play, it was an alternative to more complex instruments such as the fiddle, guitar or banjo. Its modest volume made it ideal for playing in the parlor or pickin' and singin' on the front porch. An excellent short history can be found at wikipedia.
The Music
The society plays a wide variety of traditional music from standard fiddle tunes to Celtic reels and Stephen Foster classics.The club maintains an extensive library of dulcimer tabulature available to members as well as featuring new songs in each month's newsletter.
Our Performances
The club performs at a variety of venues throughout the year. We do not charge a fee, although donations are gratefully accepted. For further information see Performances.


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Gabriel doesn't believe in love. With a dark past and a history of disastrous relationships he has promised himself 'no more'. Then Laurie bursts into his life and just won't let go. When the past catches up, with terrifying and almost fatal consequences, will their love survive? Will they survive?
Am I afraid to stop? Am I afraid to be normal—to be me? Am I afraid that if I strip away the anger and the fear and pain, peel myself like an onion, that under all the layers there's nothing? That Gabriel doesn't even exist anymore? Do I really want to die? Hell yes. Am I going to do anything about it? Hell no.
I've thought more than once that I have masochistic tendencies. I'm in an impossible situation and I want out. I want to die more than I ever have, but it's like a rotten tooth. I can't pull it out; I need to poke at it for a while. Maybe she can teach me. Maybe I can get away. Maybe I can make it… to what? Well, that's too far away to think about. And what do I have to lose? If it doesn't work out, there'll always be razor blades, always be pills from somewhere… always a way.
Yes, maybe I'll try for a while and see what happens. Right now, though, I'm too tired to do anything. I'm pretty sure that I can find my way back if I follow the bank of the lake and I'll do it in a little while. Let her stew for a while. What about Laurie? He doesn't deserve my anger. No, but there's not a whole lot I can do about that right now and if I want to drive him away, I've got to stop these twinges of guilt every time I upset him. No, Laurie can wait too. Now, I'm going to rest here, maybe sleep for a while. And then… well, I can think about that, then.
I must've fallen asleep. It's full night. It's hard to get to my feet because I'm stiff as hell. There must have been a branch or something sticking into me because my back hurts.
Following the sound of water, I find the lake and it's beautiful. I don't really have much time to appreciate the beauty of the bright moon hanging like a lamp over the still water… yadda, yadda… because something else catches my attention. I do appreciate the stillness now as I stand and watch the light. It's on the other side of the lake. A beacon in the darkness—for me. I wonder if they've waited up or just left the light on.
Do I want to go back? I don't know. It would be easy to keep going, never go back. I won't have to hurt Laurie… well, yeah, I'd hurt him but he'd get over it and I wouldn't be there to see the hurt. But… oh Hell, who am I kidding? Of course I'm going to go back. I know that there's only one thing waiting for me out here and maybe I'm not ready to die yet. Or am I?
Okay, so I made the decision to go back, but that was weighed against trying to go on, but what if it was weighed against stopping? The lake looks inviting for a different reason now. What if I just walk into the water and let it take me? The cool water would feel so good against my skin. It would cool the heat inside. I would be at peace. That's all I want—peace. Why not? What do I really have to go back to?
I don't know why I take my clothes off. Maybe just to leave something behind. Something of me. Maybe so that someone will find them and know. And it's as easy as that—easy to stand naked on the edge of the water, curling my toes in the deep cold of the water's margin. There's a light breeze that raises the hairs on my body, making me shiver a little. The thought that it'll soon be over lifts a huge weight from my shoulders and I feel light and free. It's been a long time since I've been without fear… such a long time. I feel empty, but in a good way. At last, an end at last.
It's been a long time since I felt happy but I'm close to it when I step into the lake. Suddenly I am overloaded—the cold water, the bright moon, the sounds of the night, but it doesn't hurt. Nothing hurts any more. The Chair isn't going to have me now; no one is. I laugh. It's such a free laugh. The sound of it surprises, almost shocks me.
I walk on… and then there's nothing beneath my feet. The shore simply falls away and so do I. I can tell I'm in deep water, very deep. I don't resist as the water closes over my head. The peace is even deeper here. There's no sound at all but the hammering of my blood in my ears. Now, all I have to do is take a breath—just one breath and it's out of my hands.
An image of Laurie flashes through my mind and I fight to shake it. I open my mouth and water floods in. It's not the dirty, muddy water I was expecting, but cool, clear water that, in other circumstances, would've been refreshing.
Damn, I'm coming up fast. I need to do it now. If I fill my lungs with water I'll sink. Simple as… Simple as that. Simple. Laurie. No, don't think of him. The water hits the back of my throat and the gag reflex kicks in. This is it. I'm choking. Stop choking and take a breath. Just one. Just one breath. Breathe, now!
Oh Hell, I'm out in the air. Can't breathe. Choking. Stop. Breathe in, just one breath. Do it, Gabriel—do it now. Just one breath. One. I'm going under again. There's water in my chest. I can feel it and it hurts like hell. I can't stop choking, but at least it'll be over soon.
Laurie. No… I… NO, stop fighting—stop. It'll stop hurting soon. Laurie. It'll stop soon. Laurie. Ah fuck.
With a powerful stroke, I break free and gulp a breath of fresh air. Before I can go down again, I fight for the shore and suddenly feel the side of the underwater ledge hit my chest. God, it's hard to drag myself out. I'm coughing like hell and tears are streaming down my face, as if there isn't enough water.
Does Gabriel go back?
Does he find a reason to go on?
Is his love for Laurie enough to save him?
Will it all be irrelevant when the past he is so frightened of catches up and sweeps him away?
What will happen when Gabriel sits in the Chair again?
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At Habitat we understand that everybody is different - what works for one, might not necessarily work for all. But we've all got to eat, right? Exactly. That's why we work hard to design a varied collection of dining sets; inviting and comfortable, stylish and attractive. You can even mix and match them, if you should feel so inclined....
But before we get carried away, let's discuss your dining style. Are you more vintage country; think a shabby chic aesthetic, with wooden tables and chairs. Do you like something a little sleek and modern, or maybe you're more for the intriguingly retro?
At Habitat, we offer a number of options to get you in the mood for dining. Solid woodrobust and durable, is one attractive option. This surface ages well, with any scratches actually serving to create an attractive 'patina'. For this reason, these tables will last a lifetime. What's more, they play perfectly into a country vibe - you can even paint and distress them with ease, perfect for aforementioned shabby chic.
For something with a heightened touch of the classic, an oak dining set creates a timeless, elegant look and feel. At the other end of the spectrum is our plastic tables and chairs; perfectly practical for any evening meal - and not too bad looking to boot. Alternatively, we also offer metal designs; quintessentially modern, with an air of all things luxe.
Aside from what it's made of, we also offer different dining table shapes. Are you a square, or a little bit more round? Either way, pick an option and pull up a chair.
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Philippians 3:20-4:3
Mark 2:23-3:5
Philippians 3:20-4:3
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Mark 2:23-3:5
One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?"
He answered, "Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions."
Then he said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath."
Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, "Stand up in front of everyone."
Then Jesus asked them, "Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?" But they remained silent.
He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored.


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VIBRATION INFLUENCES EVERYTHING … It affects your hormone flow which in turn affects your mood which then affects the food/substances you're attracted to … The actions you feel compelled to take as a result then affect the ability of your cells to balance, adapt and reproduce themselves.
NEVER CONDEMN AN ADDICTION … That keeps it firmly in place.
ADDICTION … is simply a momentum of energy which is far far far easier to change by changing your "vibe" than by any physical action you decide to take.
1. Go easy on yourself.
2. Tell yourself, it's just "momentum of energy" which YOU can redirect in a short space of time (3 – 30 days).
3. Realize that feeling good, looking good and treating yourself good is what you've been wanting all along.
4. Ask yourself, "what is it that makes me feel truly empowered/loving/centered/strong?" (Usually a spiritual practice)
5. When you're ready, make a decision to do 10 -15 minutes of this practice each morning BEFORE you start your day for at least 30 days.
6. Remember to go easy on yourself. "Punishment has never been responsible for long term change, only love can do that!"
7. Watch what happens next … you are magnificent xox ~ ER


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Michael Janger, Business Consultant
Tell me about your job. How did you get into this line of work?
I am a strategy consultant who provides finance, strategy and marketing advisory services to clients in the assistive technology industry, including nonprofits that serve people with disabilities. A finance industry veteran, I worked at American Express, Thomson Reuters, and IBM, and was the second profoundly deaf student to receive an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to my work, I write about disability issues and business at michaeljanger.com.
I was born profoundly deaf, and not having the sense of hearing in a world full of hearing people presented me with challenges on an almost daily basis. Socially, academically and professionally, it was very difficult to communicate on a functionally equivalent level with my peers. The saving grace for me were innovations in technology that have enabled me to prosper in my career and my personal life. So, it is a passion for me to work with companies to better market products that make a difference for people with disabilities.
With my finance and strategy experience in Fortune 500 companies, it was a natural progression to a line of work where I could offer my skills in a market I know well, as a person with a disability.
What is the best part of your job?
I enjoy working with clients to solve their business problems. It feels good to know I am helping them perform better, and more importantly, provide consumers with disabilities with better choices when evaluating products that enable them to function in a non-disabled world.
What are some of the challenges of your job?
This is my first entrepreneurial role. It was not by choice that I left American Express in 2009 — the Lehman collapse and credit crunch resulted in major layoffs at American Express. In a difficult job market in finance, I decided to lay the groundwork for a consulting career where I could provide my substantial finance and strategy experience to companies in a market that I know intimately. But it is a lot of work. You have to be disciplined day in and day out, and network as much as possible to build your business and get to know the major players in the amazingly diverse world of people with disabilities.
What was it like growing up deaf?
An important starting point — especially for those who are hearing — is that as someone who was born profoundly deaf, I did not lose anything. I have no memory or knowledge of what it is like to be fully hearing — to speak easily on the phone, listen to a podcast, or appreciate the finer points of music. The experience I have every day is of someone with a limited sense of hearing growing up in a world dominated by people who can hear perfectly well.
This meant adapting to situations where the odds are always stacked against you. In high school, I did not have a real social life in a day and age when there were no cell phones, e-mail, or Internet. My hearing classmates called each other by landline phone, and I could not use the phone on my own. Sometimes I had to ask my parents to make the calls for me — which was very awkward to do in the image-conscious world of adolescence. It was not until college, where people see each other constantly in dormitory halls and campus greens, that my social life flourished.
My childhood experiences have given me a strong desire to be connected to everything, to have access to as much information as possible. Which might be too much of a good thing today, in the age of information overload. But it has come in handy for me in my work, as I tend to be pretty good at collecting and analyzing data, and doing exhaustive research on the various business issues I face in my work.
What advice would you give a deaf/HH person who is looking for a career like yours?
As a finance industry veteran, it is important to build up substantial credentials in your field of expertise before venturing into a business of your own. Unlike marketing or creative writing, finance tends to be a pretty conservative industry where intelligence, trust, and solid academic credentials are key success factors. To shift from finance into a business of your own requires a strong network of people who can help you make your business work, and a vastly different approach to work that relies less on analyzing numbers and more on creative, team-oriented problem-solving.
In whatever you do, it is important to follow your passion. A friend of mine, who is also deaf, put it very succinctly: "The best job is one where I can work for free." And when it comes with a paycheck, it's even better.


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PDF redaction fail: UK's nuclear submarine secrets unveiledBy Emil Protalinski
The PDF, titled "SUCCESSOR SSBN - SAFETY REGULATORS' ADVICE ON THE SELECTION OF THE PROPULSION PLANT IN SUPPORT OF THE FUTURE DETERRENT REVIEW NOTE", was published on the parliamentary website following requests under the Freedom of Information Act. Although sections were supposed to be protected through redaction, the method used to do so was very sloppy, according to according to The Telegraph.
The UK government merely turned the text background to black. The words were made unreadable, sure, but only in a given PDF reader. The text was still there, meaning that a user could simply copy and paste the blacked-out sections to another document. After media outlets reported the error, the issue was rectified by using an image of the document in question.
This was a very basic error to make given that anyone with an elementary knowledge of computers knows how to read the "redacted" content. Properly redacting content is not difficult, but if you don't know how, Adobe offers a simple guide on how to do so: Rick's Guide to using Redaction in Acrobat X Pro.
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Article by Owen Lowery
You may have heard of Owen Lowery who is a Creative PhD student studying at the University of Bolton, where I teach. His first book has just come out with Carcanet Northern House. This has largely been with the help and encouragement of Professor Michael Schmidt. He is now going to be a Visiting Professor here helping us to devise more Post Grad work.
This major piece by Owen Lowery appeared this last Saturday in The Independent and I found it moving, illuminating and informative. As you will see, University of Bolton gets a mention!


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|Dusty's return was one of the
few brights spots on the night
St. Louis left-hander Jaime Garcia evened up his record for the year at 7-7 after hurling 6.2 innings of two-run ball. He also helped himself with a solo homer (1) in the third.
It's not all bad for the Reds though. Cincy still remains tied with the Nationals for the No. 1 seed after Philadelphia dropped Washington, 2-0.
Here is the good, the bad, and the notables from the series opener:
The Good:
+ Baker was back managing the team after an 11-game absence due to heart-related ailments.
+ Drew Stubbs had a couple of hits and scored a run.
+ Scott Rolen notched his 17th two-bagger of the year and also scored a run.
+ J.J. Hoover continues to pitch well out of the 'pen. He needed only eight pitches (six strikes) to record a perfect inning of relief in the ninth.
+ The Reds are still NL Central Champions.
The Bad:
+ Bronson Arroyo wasn't terrible, but it wasn't exactly good either. The right-hander allowed three runs (all earned) off six hits in five frames. He finishes the season with a record of 12-10.
+ The offense is still struggling to produce runs...and hits for that matter. That's not what you want heading into the postseason.
+ Joey Votto was hitless in four trips to the dish.
+ Ryan Ludwick also failed to produce a hit in three at-bats. He saw only six pitches total on the night.
+ Speaking of impatience at the plate, the Reds offense only drew one walk all game long (Ryan Hanigan).
The Notables:
+ Homer Bailey was named NL Player of the Week (9/23-30) on Monday. You may recall that he tossed the team's first no-hitter since 1988 on Friday.
+ Arroyo eclipsed the 200-inning mark for the seventh time in the last eight seasons. He also became the fourth Reds pitcher with at least 200 IP in 2012. The last time the club had four pitchers with 200+ IP was in 1943.
+ A hefty crowd of 38,480 watched their home team upend the visitors in a game that lasted just over two and a half hours.
+ Up next: Mat Latos (13-4, 3.52) takes the hill for his last start of the regular season and will counter Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter (0-1, 3.27). First pitch is slated for 8:15pm ET.


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Metro Police say a medical issue may have caused the death of a Hendersonville man whose tractor-trailer ran off Interstate 24 near Old Hickory Boulevard early Tuesday morning.
Edward Cole, 68, of West Main Street, was driving a 2005 Peterbilt truck westbound on I-24 when he left the roadway near Old Hickory Boulevard at 1 a.m., police said. The vehicle stopped after rolling up a rock embankment. Polce said Cole did not appear to suffer serious injuries from the accident. Cole, who was wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.
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27.11.2012 [4-traders] - Berlin--German Chancellor Angela Merkel strongly urged parliamentary members of her Christian Democratic Union to pass a package of new financing measures for Greece agreed to by the nation's public lenders, according to an official who was present
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15.11.2012 [4-traders] - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union party wants the European Central Bank to limit purchases of sovereign bonds of highly indebted euro-zone member states, the Financial Times Deutschland reports, citing the draft of a paper to
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15.11.2012 [Spectator.co.uk] - 'Europe is speaking German now,' said Volker Kauder, parliamentary chairman of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrat party, about a year ago. He was urging Britain to back Merkel's plans for saving Europe's rickety banks and state
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|"Sands of Iwo Jima" was a big hit for Republic Pictures and John Wayne.
|John Wayne and the three surviving Flag Raisers. (Left to Right) Ira Hayes, John Bradley, John Wayne and Rene Gagnon.
|John Wayne and John Bradley.
|The survivors raise the flag again in the finale.
|(Clockwise from left) George Schrier, John Bradley, Ira Hayes and Rene Gagnon at Union Station in Washington DC for the premiere of "Sands of Iwo Jima" 1949. Schrier led the platoon up Mt. Suribachi to raise the first flag, Bradley was a funeral director in Wisconsin, Hayes a farmer in Arizona and Gagnon an airlines clerk in New Hampshire.
|John Wayne being memorialized at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Wayne's plaque is black. Black cement made from the black sands of Iwo Jima.
|A scene from the movie "The Outsider" about Ira Hayes. Tony Curtis (far left) played Hayes. Actors playing John Bradley and Rene Gagnon meet the press.
|Steven Spielberg acquired the movie rights. Clint Eastwood is the Director. Learn more . . . Get the Movie!
|Also directed by Clint Eastwood, this film portrays the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspective of the Japanese soldiers. Get the Movie!
40 thoughts on "Iwo Jima Movies"
I saw a woman at the RNC attempting to burn the America flag. If I were present
I would have told her about the 6800 U.S. Marines who died on Iwo Jima because of that flag, and who were looking down on her saying, "Woman have you no shame."
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It sucks how many men we lost that day yet I am happy that we won the fight.
What is sad yet speaks what a Marine is, is that John Bradley ( Navy Medic ) never did help lift that flag. Harold Shultz did and never tried to take the credit. The Marines a few years ago saw the evidence and did change who officially helped. Shultz died in the mid 90's keeping his secret to himself. Marines do not look for individual greatness. They are and always have been a team.
"Sands of Iwo Jima " movie at the end is dedicated to Pl. Sgt. Ernest Thomas–5th Division, 28th, 2nd Bat. Co E 3rd platoon, who with his platoon raised the first flag. There's a new book out, "Call Me No Hero" that follows him fromParris Island through March 3rd. 1945 when he was killed. It gives credit to the entire platoon.
Are you talking about Zach Broome? He is my great uncle. I just read the interview he did with my aunt Mary Lou in 1993. Did you ever find the news reel?
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my great cousin was Ira Hayes and he helped raise the flag on MT. Suribachi on iwo jima
My Grandfather fought on Iwo Jima – he was in the Navy attached to the 4th Marines as a gunners mate. Is there a place that you can view the old news reels from Iwo Jima as there is supposed to be a clip showing him in a foxhole.
Yes, some of it is on Youtube… if he's not in those reels I think your only hope is going to the U.S. Archives.
A soldier was killed in duty, and was brought to the golden gates of Heaven. There, he faced God, and said, "Lord, I know I wasn't a spiritual man. I did some things I aint proud of, and some more that you aint proud of, and I won't be mad if you don't let me in." God looked down at the soldier, and then turned to the angel next to him, "Open these gates, and find him a spot with us" The angel was shocked, and said, but why? God turns to the soldier and says "This man just came from hell
Pfc Pepper you have much to be proud of.Continuing a tradition of honor and integrity. I know. My son is a staff sergeant of 12 years service in his beloved Corps. God bless all of you.
My father served honorably on Iwo Jima in the 3rd Marines and many other battles before and after, in preparation for the invasion of Japan. He was good and faithful father that tried to instill in me the value of freedom and the expense that it required. He was a peace loving man that did not regret his time in service, carried no hatred towards anyone, because the war to end all wars ended in 1945. He passed away in March, 1999. However, I'm glad that he can't see the looseness that many people and politians exibit towards freedom. Thank God that he and many others like him lived to express the love for me and the other Americans like me so we can defend ourselves and still speak the English language.
My father was my hero, PFC Lonnie M. Pepper, 3rd Marines
i was in the battle iwo jiama i saw the flag whent up
just knowing someone like you is the greatest honor..i know it was long ago.but when i see all those young men being killed my heart aches. you are very specall god knows you are. how do we keep tears from flowing?
I served with a George Martin. i was in the 23rd Marines 4th Marine Div. George was my Sgt. He was from Kentucky


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Kale chips.I've been on a mission to get Mila to consume more iron (doctor's orders due to the lead poisoning incidence…long story).
I've tried all kinds of creative, borderline desperate, attempts. Mila is not big on meat or veggies. So besides plain pasta, meal time is not easy. I tried home made spinach ravioli, frozen chard/tofu pops, beef meatballs over spaghetti, nothing worked.
Her mouth stays sealed shut except on the rare occasion she decides to eat paper. That is when I had an ah-ha moment. I know she likes the texture of paper. So why not create food with that texture?!
The result is KALE CHIPS. Mila absolutely LOVES them. They have the texture of crispy paper. They crunch with each bite. Mila consumes a huge amount at a time.
Here's how to make them. It's so simple. A bunch of kale from the supermarket will be enough for 3 or 4 baking sheets of chips.
Preheat oven to 250F. Wash and dry the kale. Cut out and throw away the middle thick stems. Lay the leaves flat on the baking sheets. Drizzle some olive oil and a bit of salt. Bake for about 20 – 25 minutes and crunch away.
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Green Knight Women Hold On at Home - Again
From Sports Information Director, January 30, 2008 | Women's Basketball
by Dan Lukes, email@example.com, (920) 403-4077
DE PERE - The St. Norbert College women's basketball team survived yet another close game at home to pull out a 48-45 Midwest Conference win over Lawrence University at Schuldes Sports Center.
The Green Knights claimed their third home win by one possession or less in January by holding on to the victory. St. Norbert is now 13-4 overall and 9-1 in the MWC, while Lawrence fell to 4-12 and 1-8.
St. Norbert led 25-16 at halftime by holding Lawrence to just 5 of 24 shooting from the floor in the first half. Lawrence started the second half on an 18-3 run to take a 34-28 lead with 10:05 left on a 3-pointer by Annie Kaiser.
The Green Knights answered to take a 44-39 lead with 4:00 left, capped off by a Victoria Le Fevre basket. The Vikings would answer again on a pair of layups by Caresse Reiland and a hoop by Laura Aerts for a 45-44 lead with 2:06 left.
Neither team scored again until Denise Heuser scored on a backdoor layup with 42 seconds left. The Vikings had the shot clock worked down to 6 seconds before a kicking violation boosted the shot clock back to 15 seconds. With 4 seconds left and the shot clock at 3, Erin Henzi's wild, off-balance 3-pointer missed iron, and Heuser secured the rebound and hit two free throws to seal the win.
St. Norbert shot just 30 percent for the game, making 18 of 60 shots. Morgan Strasser had 12 points, while Linsey Propson added 11 points and Heuser 10.
Reiland led Lawrence with 15 points and a whopping 17 rebounds. Aerts added eight points for Lawrence, which outrebounded St. Norbert 41-37.


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Pls take a look, this is an exam practice question but no answer is provided.
Let be a random sample from a distribution with density function
where is an unknown parameter.
(a) Let . Find the density function of X.
(b) find a simple sufficient statistic for .
(c) find the maximum likelihood estimator for .
(d) compute the mean square error of the maximum likelihood estimator .
(a) I take it X is the maximum Y in the sample ie so I find the density of it
(b) to find sufficient statistics for , I will use Factorisation theorem, ie factorising the joint density function of the sample
the second component depends on the sample only; the first component depends on and on the sample through and can be a sufficient statistic for .
?? does this makes sense ??
(c) here is where I am stuck and cannot move on to (d)
To find MLE for , I will find maximum of log-likelihood of the density of Y
subject to a constraint
this can be equal to zero only if n=0 and this is not what I am looking for here...
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New Delhi, March 1 -- He made his acting debut in Bollywood with Shootout at Wadala (2013), but the film industry is not a new place for actor Siddhant Kapoor, son of veteran actor Shakti Kapoor.
We asked him if his father's onscreen persona had any impact on his school classmates, and he laughed, "Kids were initially scared of my dad. But they soon learnt that it was just an image he was playing." Bollywood seems to be running in his veins, with many of his family members being a part of the film industry, including Aashiqui 2 (2013) actor Shraddha Kapoor (inset) and veteran actor Padmini Kolhapure. And that makes work all the more fun!
"Since my dad has so much experience and now my sister and I are also in the industry, we all discuss work and take each other's suggestions," says Siddhanth, who is doing movies such as Fattack, Saxxx ki Dukaan.com and Anurag Kashyap's Ugly. He says that watching movies with family is not an ordinary experience.
"After watching a movie, we all discuss it ... the strengths and dialogues," he says, adding, "If all the aunts are home, then the house becomes a total nautanki. We have a blast."


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To Protest Obama continuation of Bush policies, Seize DC September 10
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ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) — It's been a rainy July in New Mexico.
Albuquerque even broke an 80-year standing record on Wednesday when nearly an inch of rain fell on the city.
Now, those watching the water are weighing in on just how much the rain is helping New Mexico.
The Bureau of Reclamation says one of the biggest benefits of the rainfall has been the Rio Grande where rain has reconnected miles of dry river bed.
Reservoir managers and firefighters say the weather is a relief, but not a total saving grace.
While the state's torrent of July rain has no doubt caused some problems for some people with flooding homes and washing cars off of roads, for many others, they have no problems cheering it on.
"I feel pretty good right now," said Brent Wachter, a forecaster for the National Weather Service.
Wachter says the state's July rain is helping big time.
Showing a graphic from satellites that estimates how much rain has fallen over the state, Wachter says the last two weeks of rain have been a good sight to see.
"Anywhere from 200 to 400 percent of normal so definitely above normal across the Northern Central Mountains, the Western Highlands and the Rio Grande Valley," said Wachter.
Much of that water is showing up in the Rio Grande too, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.
"That's probably the big thing, the river's reconnected the Rio Grande is connected," said Carolyn Donnelly, Water Operations Supervisor for the Bureau of Reclamation's Albuquerque office.
Water operations supervisor Carolyn Donnelly says just a couple weeks ago, several miles of the Rio Grande was dry. Now, the Bureau of Reclamation is flowing end to end, meaning the BOR doesn't have to buy water from other sources to support water users right now.
Reservoirs on the Pecos River are also staying steady, meaning less stress on the overall supply from farmers.
"I wouldn't say they're as full as they were back in September but they're holding up okay," said Donnelly.
The rain also has fire managers feeling relieved.
"We never let our guard completely down but things look pretty good right now," said Dan Ware, a spokesman for the New Mexico Department of Forestry.
While there's optimism, everyone is still cautious.
"We don't want land owners to become complacent," said Ware.
Forecasters say there's still plenty of summer, for New Mexico to dry out again.
"It's a good start but you know, the state has been burnt before," said Wachter.
As far as fire danger, the state Department of Forestry says there is still a lot of fuel that can burn on the eastern half of New Mexico. Other than that, they aren't fighting any major, out of control wildfires right now.
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The Mallozzi Group restaurant at the Italian American Community Center in Albany has a new menu and, starting Aug. 15, a fresh name: Treviso.
The new name, which refers to a province (and its capital city) in northern Italy as well as a type of radicchio, is an attempt to better market the restaurant. Although it has always been open to the public, the restaurant has long suffered from a wide impression that it's a private eatery for community-center members or a destination for banquets, co-owner Bobby Mallozzi tells me. In fact, it's open to the public for lunch Tuesday through Friday and for dinner nightly.
The new menu includes Italian nachos, spiedini alla Romano, mussels, seafood dishes "made the true authentic way," Parmigianas, create-your-own pasta dishes and more.
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Back to School: Making Time Capsules
Several years ago when my son entered 2nd grade, his teacher, Mrs. Smith helped each child in the class make a small time capsule. They cut a piece of yarn to measure their height, and traced their hands and feet. At the end of the year it was amazing to bring out the time capsules and see the growth of each child.
My son's string came only to his nose… neither of us could believe the extraordinary growth that had taken place over the year. I was happy and not just a little wistful to think of his growth both physically and emotionally.
As my kids get ready for the start of school in a few days, we are taking a little time to make a time capsule today.
We are not only measuring their height and tracing hands and feet, but my children are drawing a self portrait. I am also having them write a few of their favorite things down on paper like their favorite friend, pastime, and food to name a few.
At the end of the year it will be so fun for a us to make a comparison and see how much they've grown.
But I can also look years ahead, to when my children are grown. I can imagine how fun it will be for my grandchildren to compare their height at the same age as their mom or dad.
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we are so doing this today!!!! What a wonderful idea!
I really enjoy your blog, and have for a while. However, I keep getting all of your posts multiple times in my reader (ever since you switched over). Anyone else having this problem?
Lea-Ann, how annoying is that! I'll check into it, you are the first complaint… but that doesn't mean you are the only one it's happening to. cheers, Calli
Thanks!! We are doing this for our family night!
Very cute and clever idea. What do you store it in?
I am putting everything into their scrapbook in a protective sleeve. The yarn is going into a vellum envelope.
What a great idea!
Oh.My.Gosh. what a fantastic idea! We are SO doing this today!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! My son is just about to start Pre-K this year, so I found this just in time!!!
Heya i'm for the first time here. I came across this board and I in finding It really useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to offer something again and help others such as you aided me.
love! this idea. as soon as i think of a place to keep these time capsules I am going to get started.


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Ballymurphy 1971 – Still seeking the truth 45 years on
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International human rights campaigning lawyer Michael Mansfield QC joined the weekend march with the Ballymurphy families
Óglach Thomas McElwee Commemoration 2016
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H-Blocks Hunger Striker Óglach Thomas McElwee Commemoration, Bellaghy, County Derry, 7 August 2016
Two legendary revolutionaries honoured in south Derry
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Volunteers Francis Hughes and James Connolly – Guerrilla fighters who faced a mighty enemy
2016 Hunger Strike events Belfast
4 May 2016
34th Bobby Sands Memorial Lecture, Sunday 1 May 2016, Andersonstown Social Club, Belfast and Five Years of Resistance, 1976 -1981: From Protest and Hunger Strikes to Funerals, Felons' Club, Belfast, Friday 29 April 2016.
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Animated tale about a group of pigeons who volunteer for duty in the RHPS (Royal Homing Pigeon Service) to deliver messages and orders during World War II. One undersized but brave pigeon named Valiant (voiced by Ewan McGregor) saves the day when the ruthless German falcons attack. Also with the voices of Jim Broadbent, John Cleese, Tim Curry, Hugh Laurie and Rupert Everett. Directed by Gary Chapman. [1:49]
SEX/NUDITY 2 - A bird admires a poster of a female bird in a skimpy outfit that reveals cleavage feathers and abdominal feathers, and a male bird showers and we see its silhouette through a shower curtain.
► A male bird thrusts its hips toward a mouse. Male birds flirt with a female bird, a female and a male bird kiss, and a mouse kisses birds on the cheeks.
► A bird talks about being "loved by the ladies." Female birds strut and pose for a commercial. Male and female birds sing and dance together, and a female bird swoons and faints when a male bird speaks French. A male bird appears interested in another male bird and says, "I like pink too" (it's not clear whether there is any sexual innuendo).
VIOLENCE/GORE 3 - Three birds fly over the English Channel and are each snatched out of the sky by a falcon. Several birds are dropped from a plane, bombs explode around them as they descend, and the airplane that dropped them crashes and burns, with one bird left on board.
► A bird is dropped by a falcon onto a floor, and it is picked up and thrown into a cage. A bird is blown out a window and hits its head on a lamp. A large shell from a gun hits a bird on the head knocking it out. A bird flies into the barrel of a huge gun.
► A bird chases two other birds through woods, one crashes into trees, one grabs another out of the air, another lands on the first bird's back and hits him, and the bird drops the bird it was holding.
► Four birds skirmish with two other birds: one chases another, they fly through many large ships, nearly running into them, one bird crashes through a window, gets its beak stuck in a plank of wood, and then its talons; other birds throw stones at it. A falcon is caught on a hook and dangles over a water wheel.
► A bird is hit with a brick, it falls down and crashes into a street lamp, and other birds are thrown off a roof and crash onto a table. A bird lands on two other birds and knocks them out. A bird yells at five birds and hits one in the head and stomach with a stick and another on the tail (it's a military training scene). A bird is knocked down by another bird using a pool cue. Two birds peck each other in the heads several times.
► A bird is slapped in the face, a bird is injected with truth serum, a bird is jabbed in the tail with a syringe and a bird being held prisoner in a cage is tortured by being forced to listen to recorded yodeling. Two birds fly into each other, another bird flies into a large stone, and another is pulled into a metal wall (we see its imprint in the metal).
► A falcon has a large scar over its eye and wears a patch over it for much of the movie. We see a falcon's large and sharp talons. A bird with a pencil for a peg leg gets stuck and when it pulls the pencil stays behind.
► Birds talk about being fed to rabid weasels and having their feathers plucked. Two birds threaten two other birds. We see war reels with bombs exploding and a voiceover talking about the responsibilities of the RHPS.
► A bird eats a caterpillar (we hear a crunch). A mother bird coughs up a worm (it has a face), tries to feed it to another bird (it doesn't take it), and the mother bird swallows it again. A bird vomits. A bird puts a feather down its throat and spits up a paper scroll covered with yellow goo and slime. A bird spits while flying and the spit splatters on its face. A bird sneezes in a bowl of gruel and it sprays onto the faces of two other birds. A bird burps loudly a couple of times and a bird flatulates.
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SUBSTANCE USE - Birds drink "bug juice" in a few scenes.
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It has been reported that a woman who has been waiting to get evacuated on the health grounds has finally been rescued with the help of cargo plane. The woman, Renee-Nicole Douceur, had been reported of suffering from brain tumor which in the last few months have aggravated and has caused her partial blindness.
Renee-Nicole Douceur is a resident of Coastal Town, Seabrook which has only 9,000 residents. She has worked for Raytheon Polar Services Co as a Manager. In the month of August, she faced brain stroke. Her doctors asked her to get it treated in the New Zealand.
Although her health condition was acute, the rescue team could come to evacuate her because of bad weather. However, the team today reached Antarctica base, United Kingdom's Rothera Base from where the rescue team will be evacuating her.
It has been informed that because of the delay in evacuation, she has turned partially blind. She finds it difficult to read. Moreover, her grasping power has also been affected. Delay in evacuation has occurred prior as well which led to the death of a breast cancer patient in 2009.
On being contacted, Renee-Nicole Douceur expressed her concerns over evacuation procedure and said that efforts should be made in giving priority to the health of the patients as any delay could even cause death to a person. She is hopeful that her tumor will get treated soon.
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Sky Pond
|Trail Features:
|Outstanding Views, Alpine Lake, Waterfalls
|Trail Location:
|Glacier Gorge
|Roundtrip Length:
|9.0 Miles
|Trailhead Elevation:
|9240 Feet
|Total Elevation Gain:
|1780 Feet
|Avg. Elev Gain / Mile:
|394 Feet
|Highest Elevation:
|10,900 Feet
|Trail Difficulty Rating:
|12.60 (strenuous)
|Parking Lot Latitude
|Parking Lot Longitude
Trail Description:
The hike to Sky Pond begins from the Glacier Gorge Trailhead, located on Bear Lake Road almost 8 miles from the turn-off at Highway 36. Due to the extreme popularity of the Bear Lake Road area you may want to consider using the free park shuttle to access the trailhead during peak tourist season.
Roughly one-quarter of a mile from the parking area, just after crossing Chaos Creek, the trail briefly converges with the Glacier Creek Trail. After walking a very short distance the Glacier Creek Trail splits off to the right and heads toward Bear Lake. To continue on towards Sky Pond hikers should turn left at this junction.
At just over eight-tenths of a mile hikers will reach Alberta Falls, one of the more popular hiking destinations in Rocky Mountain National Park. This scenic 30-foot waterfall thunders down a small gorge on Glacier Creek, and is named after Alberta Sprague, the wife of Abner Sprague, one of the original settlers in the Estes Park area.
The next section of trail, between Alberta Falls and Mills Junction, was rehabilitated by the National Park Service and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy as part of a major, multi-year project that was completed in 2012.
At 1.6 miles hikers will arrive at the North Longs Peak Trail junction. To continue on towards your destination hikers should turn right here.
About a half-mile further up the trail you'll reach Mills Junction. The trail to the left leads to Mills Lake and Black Lake, while the side trail to the right leads to Lake Haiyaha. As part of the same trail rehabilitation project, this unimproved route was also upgraded in an effort to make it safer and easier to follow as it travels towards the lake.
To continue on towards Sky Pond hikers should proceed straight ahead onto the Loch Vale Trail.
Above the junction the route becomes quite steep as it climbs over a couple of short switchbacks through a fairly impressive gorge, while Icy Brook cascades down the valley on your left. On the third switchback you'll reach a vantage point that offers a nice view of a waterfall tumbling down the gorge.
At roughly 2.8 miles hikers will reach Loch Vale, better known as The Loch. This beautiful subalpine lake, situated at 10,190 feet, is located within one of the most studied watersheds in the world. For more than twenty years scientists have monitored chemical inputs to the watershed, from wind and precipitation, in order to distinguish between human impacts and natural processes occurring in this environment.
Dominating the views directly across from the foot of the lake is 13,153-foot Taylor Peak and Taylor Glacier. Framing the spectacular gorge on either side is 12,668-foot Thatchtop Mountain towards the south, and 12,829-foot The Sharkstooth towards the southwest. As you proceed around the north shore of the lake, 13,208-foot Powell Peak will begin to reveal itself towards the south.
The word "Loch" is the Scottish Gaelic and Irish term for a lake or a sea inlet.
Beyond the lake the trail begins to climb again, and at just over 3.6 miles you'll arrive at the Sky Pond / Andrews Glacier split. The trail to the right leads to Andrews Glacier and the Andrews Creek Backcountry Campsite, the only campsite in this area. To continue on towards Sky Pond hikers should stay to the left at this junction.
Roughly one-third of a mile above the junction you'll have your first good view of Timberline Falls, high above the trail. From this vantage point the trail begins to climb a series of rock steps. The optimal word here will be "gasp", as you'll be gasping for air during this next section of trail which climbs roughly 200 feet in just 0.15 miles.
At just over 4 miles from the trailhead hikers will reach the base of Timberline Falls. The main portion of the waterfall drops roughly 100 feet, and continues cascading down the valley below you. Be sure to look out across the valley for a birds-eye view of The Loch in the far-off distance.
From here the trail continues up a chute to the right of the falls. This is a fairly challenging scramble that climbs roughly 100 feet, and requires hand holds and the use of all four limbs while ascending. The first 30 feet or so are the most difficult, but beyond that it's a relatively easy scramble. Just to complicate things a little more, portions of the climb may have water flowing down the route. I'm not sure where you cross the threshold from hiking to mountaineering, and the climb up to the Lake of Glass may not cross that line, but it sure does approach it. It's nothing exceedingly dangerous, but you will have to take your time and be extremely cautious. If you have a fear of heights you may want to think twice about proceeding any further. Also, if rain or snow is imminent, it would not be wise to continue beyond this point.
At the top of the climb, just over 4.1 miles from the trailhead, hikers will reach the Lake of Glass, an incredibly beautiful alpine lake with outstanding views of The Sharkstooth, Taylor Peak and Powell Peak. This lake is also sometimes referred to as Glass Lake.
From here the trail becomes fairly rocky and rugged as it travels along the west side of the lake. To stay on the path you'll have to pay a little bit closer attention. Just take your time and you should be able to stay on course without any problems. If you look straight ahead you'll be able to see the moraine that created Sky Pond (see photo above).
At roughly 4.5 miles hikers will finally reach Sky Pond, which sits at an elevation of 10,900 feet. The views here are simply spectacular. The alpine lake fills a cirque basin, and is surrounded on three sides by sheer cliff walls.
Off to the right are the granite spires of The Sharkstooth. Against the backdrop of a cobalt blue sky, the scene makes for an extremely dramatic view. The mountain directly across the lake is 13,153-foot Taylor Peak, and towards the south is 13,208-foot Powell Peak.


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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Dean Reece, Vedrana Hodzic, President Izetbegovic and Dr. Jarrell.
Bakir Izetbegovic, the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina visited the University of Maryland Medical Center on March 22, to establish a cooperative relationship with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The Bosnian delegation met with School of Medicine Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, and UMMS president and CEO Robert A. Chrencik, as well as other representatives of the School of Medicine and the Maryland National Guard, which has had a long-standing partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
President Izetbegovic acknowledged that the Bosnian War was a traumatic experience, but emphasized that it ended more than 15 years ago, and since then the Bosnian economy has recovered. "This is something people don't know about," he said.
The Bosnian delegation included representatives from hospitals in Sarajevo and Tuzla. Each expressed interest in the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the most sophisticated trauma center in the world. As a result of the Bonian War, their country has considerable expertise in trauma care. Noting a rise in cancers of all types in Bosnia, the delegation also expressed interest in the University of Maryland's advanced oncology programs.
Mr. Chrencik provided a thorough overview of the University's hospital system. Dean Reece was hopeful that the dialogue would lead to a long-term relationship with Bosnia and Herzegovina, similar to relationships already in existence with other countries. "The School of Medicine is Baltimore-based, but our reach is global," said Dean Reece. "We already have a presence in 23 countries."
The Maryland delegation included School of Medicine Executive Vice Dean Bruce Jarrell, MD, who invited a special guest to attend the event: first-year medical student Vedrana Hodzic, a native of Bosnia. Hodzick greeted President Izetbegovic in Bosnian, her native language.
Hodzic was born in Bosnia and lived through much of the war during the early 1990's. Thanks to connections in the United States, Hodzic's mother obtained a visa. Only women and children under the age of seven were allowed to leave, and they managed to make it to the U.S. a day before Vedrana's birthday. She grew up in Maryland, and attended the University of Maryland College Park before coming to the School of Medicine.
The formal meeting concluded with the signing of a cooperative agreement to pursue partnerships and exchanges that would be mutually beneficial. Following a tour of the Shock Trauma Center, the delegation met with Governor Martin O'Malley in advance of a two-day business summit at the University of Baltimore.
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Making a Difference
"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." – Nelson Henderson
The book "Halftime" speaks to how we spend the second half of our life. In the first half of life, we strive for success, both personally and professionally. Then comes the second half. During that time, people are seeking significance, or ways they can make a difference. I love that book and love the challenge of attempting to do those things that truly make a difference.
How do you make a difference? Sometimes it's simply by encouraging someone. Sometimes it's by providing a listening ear. Perhaps it is by doing something for someone that they can't or wouldn't do for themselves. Occasionally it is the simple random acts of kindness that so many people practice. I used to love going through toll booths because it gave me an opportunity to do a random act of kindness. They don't have toll booths in Barbados so other things have to be thought of.
Unfortunately sometimes we also make a negative difference in someone's life. Speaking discouraging words, being harmful to another. With a brief encounter, we can plant a memory that far survives the good things we do for someone. It is important that leaders are always careful with their words and deeds so they don't have this negative impact.
Who has made a difference in your life? I look forward to you sharing some examples.


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Four women among new US astronauts
The US space agency has eight new astronauts - its first new batch in four years.
Among the lucky candidates is the first female fighter pilot to become an astronaut in nearly two decades.
A female helicopter pilot also is in the group. In fact, four of the eight are women, the highest percentage of female astronaut candidates ever selected by Nasa.
The announcement came on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the first American woman in space, Sally Ride. She died last summer.
The eight were chosen from more than 6,000 applications received early last year, the second largest number ever received. They will report for duty in August at Johnson Space Centre in Houston and join 49 astronauts currently at Nasa.
The number has dwindled ever since space shuttles stopped flying in 2011. Many astronauts quit rather than get in a lengthy line for relatively few slots for long-term missions aboard the International Space Station.
Nasa administrator Charles Bolden said these new candidates will help lead the first human mission to an asteroid in the 2020s, and then Mars, sometime in the following decade.
They also may be among the first to fly to the space station aboard commercial spacecraft launched from the US, he noted. Russia ferries the astronauts now.
"These new space explorers asked to join Nasa because they know we're doing big, bold things here - developing missions to go farther into space than ever before," Mr Bolden said in a statement.
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