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Pro Musica Hebraica welcomes back the Apollo Ensemble for an evening of rare Jewish classical music from Amsterdam's Ets-Chaim Library. Since their highly praised American debut in 2009, the musicians have been in great demand internationally for their performances of Jewish baroque music on period instruments. As required, the ensemble can expand from the core chamber group to a full orchestra. Violinist David Rabinovich, a member of both TAE and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, talked about the discovery of several works in the library and their reconstruction by Ton Koopman, founder of the ABO.
"We look forward to playing at the Kennedy Center again," he said. "It's an amazing venue and the response of the audience was wonderful. They loved several works we played at that time by the Italian composer [Salamon] Rossi, so we will play two sonatas that he wrote for the court about 1622, possibly for a wedding ceremony. They are performed by two violins, cello and harpsichord, a very popular combination at that time. He was one of the founders of the baroque genre and his work is a transition between the late Italian Renaissance and early baroque. Although he was Jewish, he changed his name, as many did at that time."
Because Amsterdam was the center of Jewish life from the 17th to 19th centuries, the Ets-Chaim Library located in the center of the city in front of the opera house is an excellent repository for age-old documents. Rabinovich and the other members of TAE utilized access to the library and made a very successful recording of complete scores found there. Upon locating a box of music several years ago with some incomplete and unpublished scores, they asked Koopman, a leading scholar, to reconstruct three previously unknown discovered works. They are "Le-el Nora" by Mani, "Boi b'Shalom" by Cristiano Giuseppe Lidarti and "Kol Haneshama/Halleluya" by an anonymous composer. They are performed by a soprano, the first two with two violins and cello, and the third by soprano and cello.
"Mani was an enigmatic figure who was active in the last quarter of the 18th century," said Rabinovich. "His 'Le-el Nora' is the celebration of a Jewish feast before New Year's Day following the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah before it is started again. We are bringing a wonderful singer to perform several of these works with our ensemble, which includes on this occasion two violins, a cello, a bassoon and a big lute. The harpsichord will be available for us in Washington.
|The Apollo Ensemble
|» Where: Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, 2700 F St. NW
|» When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
|» Info: $38; 202-467-4600; 800-444-1324; kennedy-center.org; promusicahebraica.org
"Lidarti was not Jewish, but he had a close relationship with the Jewish community and was one of the biggest contributors to Jewish literacy. He was born two decades before the death of Handel, whose "Triosonate Op. 2, No. 5" we will perform. Handel's oratorio 'Esther' was so deeply loved by the synagogue that they asked Lidarti to translate it into Jewish. Much of his music had an operatic inclination."
In addition to Rossi and Lidarti, the program features works by three other Italian composers with Jewish connections: Marco Uccellini, Giacobbe Cervetto and Benedetto Marcello.
"We love what we do because it's exciting to resurrect music from oblivion," said Rabinovich. "Now that we have a link with the names and facts about the composers from books, we know that they are flesh and blood. Music is a dialogue, a human relationship. It doesn't matter when it was written -- as you play, time is stopped."


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SMART calls on social media communities to advocate for a safer Philippines-A A +A
Thursday, July 17, 2014
AS PART of its #SafePh advocacy, wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) encouraged members of the various social media communities celebrating Social Media Day to be better prepared for disasters and emergencies.
"Promoting the culture of preparedness couldn't have come at a better time as the Philippines observes the National Disaster Consciousness Month this July. We call on everyone to continue using social media for the common good," said Ramon R. Isberto, Public Affairs Group Head at Smart.
Smart tapped one of its #SafePh partners, Louie Domingo, executive director of non-government organization Emergency Research Center, to share practical tips on creating one's emergency 'balde' (plastic bucket) or e-balde.
More than just a container for liquids, the e-balde can also be used to hold emergency preparedness items such as bottled water, flashlight, lighter, candle, multi-purpose tool, first-aid kit, pea-less whistle, extra clothes, radio, lifesaver or 'salbabida,' umbrella, and food items that don't need cooking and have longer shelf life.
Domingo talked during the afternoon program of the Social Media Day Manila activities last June 28 at SM Aura, organized by TweetUpMNL and various partners.
Social Media Day is celebrated worldwide every end of June to recognize how social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact.
More than 1,000 participants representing 25 various communities attended the activity in Manila.
Smart also supported similar community events in the cities of Davao, Cebu, Baguio and General Santos by way of connectivity and sponsorship.
The telco distributed sample emergency kits to representatives of each of the social media communities that participated during the event.
The sample emergency kits will serve as their guide on the basic items that one needs to have in preparation for disasters and emergencies.
As a key pillar under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, Smart has been actively promoting the culture of preparedness not only within its ranks but also with partner—communities, including the millions of its subscribers, and the public in general, under the SafePh advocacy.
"Keeping safe during disasters is not the sole responsibility of the government or of responding agencies. Everyone must embrace the culture of preparedness to reduce the need for rescues, and to minimize loss of lives and properties during disasters and emergencies," added Isberto.
Preparedness has become more important given the increasing vulnerability of the Philippines to disasters with scale and magnitude never seen in recent history.
To complement its preparedness initiatives, Smart has also been promoting the mobile phone or device as a lifeline during emergencies and disasters.
In partnership with developer communities, the telco has been promoting the development of mobile apps to aid in disaster preparedness, management, and response.
These apps include the Project NOAH Mobile (the mobile version of the Department of Science and Technology's Project NOAH site), PINDOT or Provincial Information Network on Disaster Occurrences and Threats (used by the Province of Albay for its disaster management initiatives) and Batingaw (to be used by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for disaster management).
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on July 17, 2014.
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The early spring blossoms have faded, but the garden is still growing by leaps and bounds. Here is a little snapshot of what's catching my eye on the homestead in mid-Spring. Several new perennial herbs have been planted – either in ground or in pots. Springtime is a great time of year to plant them, as the temperatures are still cool and we get good
Early Spring Outside Planting
I love early spring planting! You can't plant just anything – the warm season crops still need to wait for the last frost to be well past. But in many climates you are safe to plant cool-weather crops like onion sets, potatoes, shallots, peas and others. "Plant your peas on President's Day" and "Plant your potatoes on St Patrick's Day" are a couple old garden sayings
Early Spring Indoor Seeds
Early spring has officially arrived and it's time to start planting the garden. Seeds should be started indoor pronto, so it's high time to get organized and get to it! I started my seeds a couple weeks ago inside under a grow light. In past years I have made newspaper seed pots, which then get planted directly into the garden. (Watch my How to Make
2015 Vegetable Garden Plan
It's time to plan those vegetable beds! Spring is around the corner and thoughtful planning now allows you to maximize the amount of vegetables you can fit in your space. Think about what produce your family eats most often and make sure to include those in your plans. Also, consider factors like crop rotation and companion planting as you decide which plants will go where. Crop rotation
Growing Asparagus
Asparagus is an adaptable, hardy vegetable that is also a rare perennial vegetable – meaning it will come back year after year to produce a harvest. It does best in climates with either cold winters or dry summers. That includes most areas of the country, so it's likely you can grow this delicious vegetable on your homestead. Plant it in a spot with excellent drainage
Spring Garden Prep
There might be snow or ice on the ground where you live, but it's already time for some spring garden prep. Here are a few productive ways to get started: Decide What to Grow Think about what you buy most frequently from the grocery store and grow that this year! Even better, think about what you want to preserve this summer and fall and plant
Preserving Tomatoes
Tomato season is just about to come to a close and I'm just a few pints and quarts away from being okay with that. Here is how I have been busily preserving the tomato harvest this year. First, dry them! You can leave the skins on or off depending on your preference. Sauce tomatoes work best since they are not too watery. If you use
Edible Groundcovers
I'm excited to begin the design process at our new house and grateful for the blank slate yard that gives us a fresh start. The garden will likely emphasize edibles and I'm compiling a list of favorites. Here are some of my favorites. Thyme is a tough, evergreen ground cover. Cultivated varieties come in tiny, tight-to-the-ground plants or taller, cascading plants. Rosemary is great, hardy
2014 Vegetable Garden Plan
Every year I draft a garden plan for our four raised beds that will take us from spring into the fall. I try to balance a good crop rotation with companion planting to maximize our space. I am please to report that this year's plan is ready for sharing! Companion plants are plants that pair well together because they require different things – either growing
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kalamazoo Promise has changed the game in the increasingly competitive market of education.
It's been more than eight years since the scholarship program was announced. The Kalamazoo Promise offers free college tuition to 58 colleges and universities in Michigan to students who graduate from a Kalamazoo Public Schools high school.
The Kalamazoo Promise has put West Michigan on the national map when it comes to education.
Von Washington Junior with the Kalamazoo Promise says it has drawn people from everywhere. In fact, they've seen a 27-percent increase in enrollment at Kalamazoo Public Schools since the promise began in 2005.
"Even communities outside of Kalamazoo are able to draw upon the power of a scholarship program in the fact that there's support, a strong support in a large urban district for all students to succeed," said Washington.
B.J. Huizenga, the lead administrator and principal at Kalamazoo Christan High School, is impressed with the promise and generosity of the anonymous donors behind it, but he knows it changes how people look at education.
"We have to do better. We have to do more in a competitive market," said Huizenga.
In June, Kalamazoo Promise officials added 15 more private institutions from which high school graduates can choose from to continue their higher education.
Huizenga says the "new promise" could be a threat, as several students at Kalamazoo Christian High School are interested in attending Christian colleges. However, enrollment has remained steady the last four years.
Kalamazoo Christian High School is also working to stand apart by keeping up on the latest technology and offering a Spanish immersion program. Sixth through twelfth graders all get iPads.
"It's just the change of culture and the change of the times and the pressures that those of us in education are feeling to keep up or even maybe stay ahead," said Huizenga.
At the diocese of Kalamazoo, spokeswoman Vicki Cessna says they're concentrating on getting and retaining the best teachers and administrators, as well as innovate programs.
"We don't feel in competition," said Cessna. "We just feel we have something different to offer and the people discerning and choosing our schools, those reasons that they're doing so, will remain."
As officials behind the Kalamazoo Promise look ahead to another year, they're also taking a closer look at what's working and what's not and how they can continue to move this program forward."
"The power of the scholarship, these are anonymous donors and the whole thought of why would someone invest in me that doesn't even know me, I think is a very powerful thing," said Washington. "Students can learn early on that there really is someone that has a vested interest in seeing me do well."


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Augmented reality is coming of age and is exceedingly being utilised in museums, exhibitions and art galleries across the globe to deliver different experiences to their visitors.
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So, last week we did Food and Fitness Limericks. Therefore, this week it only seems apt that we do Fitness and Food Haikus. (Apt partially because one good literary device deserves another, but mostly because I love a good partial rhyme in a title.)
…Or anywhere, really.
The following notes are addressed to things, concepts and notions. The body of the note is in the 5-7-5 syllable pattern known as haiku.
Here we go.
It's truth time- do you actually like Pumpkin Spice Lattes or just the idea of them? (I want to like them, I just don't.)
Are you over the age of 20 and do you still get acne? (Yes.)
Do you prefer dinner or dessert? (Calories and nutritional value not withstanding, I would ideally eat dessert for every meal.)


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April 7, 2017
'Tis the season of the Easter drama! We have been in final rehearsals all week and will do performances Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights.
Here is a quick peak at how it's been going, starting with a tour backstage.
I have to brag on Steve when it comes to this new set. After Mary Ann, the director, told him she wanted pillars and arches this year, he led the team that designed and built the set. (Pillars were purchased; arches were built.) He also had a big hand in lighting. He and his team have brought up the overall visual quality so much since last year; I am so proud of what they have accomplished.
Last year's set.
This year's set.
After the sets were built and the lighting configured, Steve got to move into another role–being rude, arrogant and conniving.
The woman in the blue headwrap is Mary Ann Sherwood, our associate pastor and the writer and director of the drama. She is also pregnant with her third child who will join two big brothers who are 11 months and 2 1/2 years old, respectively. This is a busy (and gifted) lady!
Some additional scenes . . .
Every year that we do this drama, we receive offerings after each performance and give all the money to a local ministry or community outreach. This year, the offering will go to Dare Challenge, a faith-based, residential rehab center. About 10 of the guys from Dare Challenge are acting in the play; several of them also helped with building sets.
And finally, the actor who plays Jesus takes a break between scenes and gives me a big thumbs up and a smile.
More photos (and smiles) to come . . .
Wow, just wow! Your production looks great, so professional. It looks like it would have been fun to participate in also!
Being a part of the production is a whole LOT of work but they have great fun in the process. There's something special about hanging out with a group of people and putting together something like that.
Looks like another awesome production! It is still on my bucket list to come to Manteo and see one of your productions. It would be terrific if it was available to view on YouTube. So much amazing talent, acting, dancing, set design, etc, etc, etc. Will Sarah be able to participate on stage this year, or behind the scenes, maybe? Have a wonderful Easter!
Linda in Pittsburgh
We would love to see you in Manteo!
Wow, and double wow! Only the best for our Lord to present His Word. Hard to believe Steve in such an opposite role. Does he enjoy playing a scoundrel, other than his usual "nice" guy self. He is so easy going and you can tell his love for the Lord. May the Lord bless this performance and bring others to know Him, not just for Easter but for the rest of their lives.
Yes, has really enjoyed getting to play a character opposite his personality. I guess that is a part of the joy of acting!
Beautiful sets. I know the play will be fantastic and a blessing. Your church is so blessed and gifted.
I think it's cool how each church the story in their own ways, like the way you all are doing with you outdoor drama. That is such a great concept!
Wish I could be there to see this in person. I always love when you talk about the guys from the Dare Challenge.
I'll have a few more Dare Challenge stories/pictures coming up!
Please, please, make it available on Youtube! It looks amazing!
We'll have to check into that!
looks amazing, would love to see it
Thank you for the encouragement; would love to have you sitting out in the audience!
Will the performance be available via Youtube?
Not sure on that yet. We are selling DVD's of the performance for $10.
Everything looks amazing! Would love to be able to see the production!
It was a great joy to put it together–and an even greater joy to wake up this morning and know it was all done so that we can rest! 🙂
Add myself to the list of people who would love to see the production! The set looks fantastic. Steve et al have outdone themselves.
I was wondering…Manteo is a relatively small community, isn't it? And it seems like so many of the congregation are actively participating in the drama. Do you still have large audiences? Do some travel from other areas of NC? Or is it usually just your church and it is a large congregation relatively speaking?
Our congregation is actually quite small; about 85 people. About 10 members of the cast are from other churches and then the drama draws from churches in the area and in the community. I am not aware of many people traveling from other areas of NC except one of the Dare Challenge families traveled 5 hours one way on Saturday night to see their son in the production.
FANTASTIC! What a blessed experience for those who make the production happen, and for those who see it.
Mrs. Pam,
You are right–it's a double blessing. Those who get to put it together love it as much as those who witness it.
This looks really incredible! I would absolutely LOVE to see it!! I am so impressed by all of the talent….from writing the drama to set building, costumes, lighting and acting. Wow!! A real class act!
For being a very small church, I am proud of all that we are able to do when we all work together!
Also – Please say a prayer for peace for our friends who are laying their 27 year old child to rest today. His death was very tragic and totally unexpected.
Just wanted to let you know that as soon as I saw this comment yesterday, I was praying for your friends. Since Nathan is also 27 years old, that situation hits very close to home as I put myself in their shoes. Peace and comfort to all of you who love him.
I say this every year and I mean it every year. I always look forward to your Easter post. The set and lighting looks amazing. Such talent from everyone.
Thanks for your every-year-encouragement. 🙂
What a beautiful set and GREAT photos! "Jesus" looks like he'd be fun to know. 🙂
Yes, Aaron, who plays Jesus is a really great (and very fun) guy. He has played Jesus four years in a row and gets better and better. He feels the role very deeply.
Wow……….what a beautiful way to celebrate the Easter season. Wish we lived closer would love to see the production!!!
Well, any ol' time you want to move to Manteo, you would be welcome!
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Baby goat love at Jenny Peterson's farm
Fellow blogger, designer, and garden writer Jenny Peterson has a side gig in animal husbandry. Or so it seems on her Facebook feed, where she's been posting photos and videos of her back-yard farm's bevy of newborn baby goats.
Last Sunday, my daughter and I visited to see them for ourselves. And by seeing I mean cuddling. Look at that adorable, trusting face!
My daughter was in love. She's holding Astrid, who was only a week old.
The mama goats were treated to apple slices for sharing their babies with us.
Like all youngsters, the baby goats were full of energy and playfulness. Eloise cracked us up by climbing on her pregnant grandma, Coco Chanel, like a jungle gym.
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Thank you, Jenny (and her fiance, Brett), for the delightful goat-smooching session! We had so much fun! I look forward to seeing piglets on the farm the next time we come. :)
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His 730 drop backs are the third most in a season in NFL history, as the Colts relied on all of his skills week-after-week to move the ball. Indianapolis had very little national airtime this season, so many NFL fans had the rare chance to see the persistent flaws in the roster exposed against a veteran team like Baltimore in the playoffs.
Luck did not have his best game, but it was one of his better efforts. Season-long problems with pass protection and a season worst in dropped passes doomed the offense in the 24-9 loss. But the future is bright in Indianapolis, even if there have been concerns all season long about Luck's statistics:
- Luck's completion percentage was 54.1 percent, or right between Mark Sanchez (54.3) and Chad Henne (53.9) at the bottom of the league.
- Luck's 18 interceptions tied with Sanchez for the second most in the league behind the 19 thrown by Drew Brees and Tony Romo. He also lost five fumbles for a total of 23 giveaways.
- Luck's passer rating was 76.5, or just behind Blaine Gabbert (77.4) for 26th in the league.
So how does a quarterback with such below-average traditional statistics manage to impress this much? Maybe Luck is just lucky, or maybe you have to understand his situation to truly appreciate his season.
Let's put a bow on Luck's rookie season with a full review.
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text: Paul Gleichauf, senior vice president of planning and marketing at Howard County General Hospital, has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Leadership Howard County. Sponsored by the Association of Leadership Professionals, the award recognizes one graduate who has made a significant and notable contribution for the betterment of the community. Gleichauf is a 1997 graduate of the Leadership Premier class. He was chair of the LHC board from 2008 to 2010 and a board member from 2001 to 2011. He is a board member of the Horizon Foundation and chairs its planning and evaluation committee and also serves on the Church of the Resurrection health care and the Boy Scouts of America's Good Scout committees.


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Facebook selling has been a staple for years currently, however many factors came to a head in 2014 that have marketers questioning Facebook's connection. mix the low organic reach, Facebook's blatant money grabs from marketers, multiple privacy snafus and therefore the increasing issue establishing a Facebook foothold, and you start to marvel.
A Decline in Facebook Population
Perhaps one among the foremost deadly trends for Facebook's future in selling is that the foretold fall of its quality. Like Myspace before it, it's lived a protracted and full life, as way as net properties ar involved. Already, it's setting out to decline. Princeton performed a study that shows that Facebook is getting into a widespread abandonment part, which is able to leave the location with way, way fewer potential advertising targets. As several as eightieth of the present userbase is foretold to abandon the location by 2017
What this implies for marketers is that everything can get less and fewer effective. IF you've got a following of ten,000 people, and you reach two.5% of them along with your posts, you're already troubled to create an effect. If 8,000 of these individuals abandon their accounts, you're planning to have a really exhausting time reaching anyone in the slightest degree.
This decline won't be immediate and abrupt. Your audience sizes shouldn't decrease an excessive amount of in 2015,and should even increase if you target the types of users World Health Organization will stick around on the platform. Even Myspace features a trendy following; Facebook can ne'er fully die.
Issues of Organic each
One of the most important hurdles to success on Facebook during this past year has been Facebook's limitations on organic reach. Their tailored algorithmic program has place less weight on business page posts, creating it tougher and tougher for businesses to truly connect with their fans. Some firms report reach as low as two.5%, despite Facebook claiming a far higher attainable reach.
How can Facebook adapt in 2015? Some marketers, displeased by the clear money grab that lurks behind paid reach, have or can abandon the platform. Facebook is also offered a choice; increase organic reach or face associate degree exodus of business traffic. It's anyone's guess that approach they're going to go.
Its probably that this issue can come back to a head in 2015, primarily as a tipping purpose. If too several marketers abandon the platform, Facebook might begin to suffer. the most important issue is also whether or not or not an appropriate replacement seems.The new social site Ello has recently opened and exploded onto the scene, however their stance concerning privacy associate degreed an ad-free expertise makes it doubtless troublesome for marketers to use.
Facebook Pay to Play
Beginning with the boost post button and continued through the decline in organic reach, Facebook has been steady pushing marketers to pay a lot of and more cash on advertising to achieve a similar audience they need within the past. Some marketers take this in good spirits, recognizing that Facebook remains a less expensive choice than several widespread alternatives. Others enforce a really free selling expertise through social media and abandon the platform altogether. For Facebook's profit, the latter cluster is very tiny.
Throughout 2014, Facebook has maintained a strong position as a selling necessity. Expenses have gone up to stay on level taking part in field, however it's still attainable to grow and succeed through the site. Facebook's advertise revenue has grew up, not down. This growth might stabilize in 2015, or it should continue; solely time can tell.
The Older Audience
The biggest shift occurring on Facebook is that the overall age and demographics of the audience. For a moment, Facebook was the go-to platform to achieve teenagers and young adults. Over time, older generations have are available in to the location. Parents, then grandparents, produce and operate their own accounts.
As with something teen-related, once the fogeys become involved, it's over. The immature exodus has been well ongoing for years. following massive platform to draw in the teenager market are going to be following massive advertising chance. Brands are going to be well suggested to start out keeping a watch out for such a website.
Younger users also are leaning towards a a lot of dynamic, transient and multimedia system type of networking. Snapchat, Vine, Instagram and therefore the like ar proving to be safe havens for teens, contrary to the continued stasis of Facebook.
A Peek Into alternative Worlds
Facebook purchased eye Rift, the foremost promising video game technology this aspect of Kickstarter. within the next year or 2, they're going to got to do one thing therewith technology or suffer a vast loss. they will be ready to move past such a loss and heal the injury, however it would be the broken hip that signals the start of the tip for the aging platform.
If Facebook sets up one thing undefeated with eye Rift, and if Facebook continues to power some sort of advertising within the face, which will be a doubtless valuable vector for savvy businesses. That is, however, a precarious tower of ifs.
Don't expect to be ready to climb on a thriving VR bandwagon in 2015, however don't be stunned if one thing edges out of the shadows. If nothing else, Facebook can got to vie with alternative, smaller, a lot of agile brands making wearable technical school with selling utility.
Changing Priorities
When it prices a lot of to achieve your audience, you begin to appear at alternative ways that to save lots of. rather than pushing more cash into the platform to achieve a similar individuals, several businesses regulate their selling ways, their target audiences and their content for a far better ROI. In 2015, Facebook marketers ar planning to ought to place each ounce of leverage they need into growth. Sitting on a poorly-chosen audience instead of gamble on finding a brand new one won't work. Marketers can got to adapt or decease within the coming back climate.
Mobile could be a massive one. Mobile has been increasing reach clenched fist within the previous couple of years, and there's no approach that trend goes to prevent. Facebook marketers can got to invest heavily in mobile advertising. There's no approach around it.
There will even be somewhat of a shift in content. Younger generations appreciate the human aspect of business rather more than they appreciate the technical aspect of product or the "this is that the downside you've got, here's however we tend to solve it" dynamic. A well-used acculturation or a tongue-in-cheek joke can stretch more than the most effective announcement.


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Flashback Friday – Ducktales
In reference to this up coming podcast about cartoons and in addition to a new segment named "Flashback Friday" I decided to talk a little about one of my favorite cartoons, Duck Tales!
Let's take a walk hand in hand through the streets of Duckberg! I loved this cartoon! I was always so much fun. I remember watching it every day during the "Disney afternoon' block. Who else remembers that? They would show, DuckTales, Chip and Dale's rescue Rangers, Goof Troop, Talespin, and other shows would come and go. Ducktales was on the air from '87 ' – '90 and ran 100 episodes. Not to shabby. It made it for syndication so it was still on Disney for years after that. A lot of the episode were actually based on the early comic book writing of Carl Barks.
I always loved all the different adventures in this show. It was original to me as a kid. I was always excited to watch it cause i knew something adventurous or funny would happen. Like, race cars or lasers, or airplanes! Several things attracted me to this money bin of animated fun. As a kid I read some of the Scrooge McDuck comics and I was also big Donald Duck fan so I naturally saw similarities in the show and became hooked.
The characters were also really memorable. From the unsuccessful attempts of the Beagle Boys to rob Scrooge of his fortune, or Magica De Spell wanting Scrooge's 'Number one Dime' for her spells. You know, even as a kid I never understood why she needed a dime for her magic. Seemed kinda lame. Like her powers are a vending machine and she needs a dime to select number H7 which would blow up the helicopter Scrooge and his nephews are in. I also really liked good ole' quirky inventor Gyro Gearloose. From his time tub to one of my personal favorites, when Scrooge wanted Gyro to build him a guard for his money, and he ended up building the Gizmo duck armor. Man that was great. Blatterin' blaterskite indeed, Fenton Crackshell. One of the most memorable characters in the show that I feel that everyone loved was Launchpad McQuack. I never understood why Scrooge hired him anyway. He always crashed. Then again, he made for excellent comic relief. Later one, when Ducktales would end, Launchpad moved over to Darkwing Duck. He persona changed a little and he became a little less goofy (no Disney pun intended). Coincidentally, Gizmo Duck also showed up there a few times. Of course Huey, Dewy, and Louie were, I felt, the backbone of the show. The three nephews were always either getting into trouble or saving the day. They were mischievous but lovable They got kinda creepy too in that one episode that took place in the future and they were all grown up and became worse than Scrooge. That never set right with me. The thing I loved about this show was that it was always exciting. It was such an impact on me as a child i still remembered the names of a lot of the characters and some episodes very clearly. Even the movie, Treasure of the lost Lamp is still a great to me.
Just like the show, the video game released on the NES was just as fun. Everyone I have talked to that played this game loved it. So you can imagine that I got super excited when I discovered that its being remastered and re-released. Don't believe me? Check out this link! Still don't believe me, then you're in duck-denial.
I hope that reading this brought back a lot of good memories if you loved Ducktales as much as I did. From great characters to a catchy theme song, and tons of excitement it was hard not to fall in love with this show. So remember, if your ever having a bad day, like work is awful, annoying people, D-d-d-danger so you need to watch behind you or there's a stranger out to find you, just go home and watch some Ducktales! (whoo hoo) conveniently on DVD here at Amazon!!!!
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Every time I see the word Ducktales I always have to sing the Woo ooo! part that come at the end of the opening credits.
Because of his middle name, Fauntleroy, Donald is currently the only major Disney character with an official middle name.


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Many of you had good points re my reaction to the news about Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel's medical status…
In the lowly comments section, no less. So now that I have calmed down for a minute, let's take another look.
The initial report I got was Cassel would be "out for season."
That ends up likely not to be the case – more likely just this week and next. Steelers quarterback, "Big Ben" was out 15 days, but there was a bye week, so it would have been two games otherwise.
So you guys are right.
We go to battle with Brodie Croyle. I don't have to remind you of his on-field record – but I will – 0-9 as a starter. How many touchdown passes? Was it four or five? By the way when you guys think Brodie is "maybe" pretty good, lets look at that. Todd Haley didn't even put this number two quarterback in at the end of the two games that the Chiefs had won and covered in the fourth quarter, The Niners or Seattle. Had Haley thought that maybe he needed to work Brodie a bit for a possible "situation" he would have done so. He didn't.
Brodie had all pre-season to gain at least the respect of the head coach on the issue of truly being a "real" number two. That didn't happen. Yes, he will be forced to use him as the starter now, but only because Haley has no options. None.
I heard 610 Sports Nick Wright say, "Well I'd rather lose Cassel now then Charles, Hali or Bowe."
Really? This quarterback has been on the throwing end of 85% of all the touchdowns the Chiefs have. Our great, number one running game has 8 touchdowns, 5 for Jones, 2 for Charles and one for the defense lineman Smith. Hmm. You might rethink that. Cassel is for real, at least on this team. He is the number 4 rated quarterback in the NFL. Not bad. The guy has learned "how to win."
Cassel's team is 8-4 and the ONLY TEAM IN THE NFL WITH A TWO GAME LEAD. Not bad.
O.K. maybe, just maybe, Brodie has the game of his life, the defense plays out of their minds and Dexter and Charles save us somehow. It could happen. Nobody would be more pleased than I would. Like you guys, I will be watching this game on the edge of my seat, hoping, cheering, thinking of winning. I will. It could happen.
However without THE FRANCHISE, I'm pretty nervous about that, aren't you?
On a strange and suprising note, the national press, ESPN, Jim Rome and USA Today, gave this story almost no attention. Why? Cassel is the only known player on this team, at this time, just him. Yes, I know we all jump around over Charles,Bowe and Hali, but they are for the most part unheard of outside of KC.
Remember we have no big national TV games thus far. The Monday Night game came was on the middle of the night in most places and nobody cared about the Chiefs but us. Since then we have no BIG win. The Chiefs have not proven they can beat an elite team, because well, they haven't.
Close against Colts, but we lost. The rest of our wins are against losers. All of them.
So we are still not seen as a "strong playoff" team even with the two game advantage. Sure if we win the west and go deep in the playoffs like the Jets did, then we matter. Now we are just a blip on the screen. Imagine if this was Tom Brady out for a few games – you'd never hear the end of it.
So I will calm down, hope for the best and try and believe in Brody Croyle.
I know Matt THE FRANCHISE Cassel is a tough guy, so he will get back ASAP. Two questions; will he be ready and good when he does? Since the Chiefs, Haley, lied about the operation til he couldn't lie anymore, did this problem come up a week or so before and was put off until now? Perhaps because of the fact that with Matt they could beat Denver and have a shot? But now, even with Matt, San Diego may still be a win, so lets do it now?
I know this type of medical 'hit' comes on fast and has to be taken care of quickly, but it may be something one could put off a week or so. If we lose to the Chargers and get no help with someone upsetting the Chargers again, St. Louis will be a must win. They are now an outstanding team, way better then their record indicates. Much like Tampa. They may be harder to beat then the Chargers.
Yikes. No fears. We have Brodie Croyle, and a great coaching staff. We'll be ok.


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We have just celebrated the Feast Day of St. Jane Frances de Chantal on Saturday, so it is wonderful to learn of the recent election results from the Assembly of the First Federation of the Order of the Visitation held on July 26-28, 2017.
Meeting at the Visitation Monastery in Rockville, Virginia, the Assembly participants elected a new Federation President and Council. Sister Sharon Elizabeth (Toledo, OH) was elected Federation President. She will be assisted by her Council comprised of Mother Rose Marie (Mobile, AL), Mother Marie de Sales (Toledo, OH), Sr. Mary Emmanuel (Tyringham, MA) and Sr. Frances Marie (Rockville, VA). Mother Miriam Rose (Tyringham, MA) and Mother Teresa Maria (Snellvile, GA) were elected as alternate councilors.
St. Jane Frances was the co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation along with St. Francis de Sales. Founded in 1610, in Annecy, Savoy (France), their desire was "to give to God daughters of prayer, and souls so interior that they may be found worthy to serve His infinite majesty and to adore Him in spirit and in truth."
The Visitation Order was founded for women who could not handle the austerities of the traditional cloistered life but who truly had a call from God to give themselves entirely to God as a spouse of Christ. They also traditionally accept belated vocations (check each community for the information).
It is sometimes forgotten that St. Thérèse of Lisieux had a fifth sister, Léonie, who was not a Carmelite. Léonie was a difficult child and a poor student who nevertheless desired to enter religious life. Her mother once wrote that unless a miracle was worked, "my Léonie will never enter a religious community." St. Thérèse predicted that after her death, Léonie would enter the Visitation Order and take her name and that of St. Francis de Sales. Indeed it came to pass. Léonie's name in religion was Sr. Françoise-Thérèse and her cause for canonization was opened in Caen, France on July 2, 2016, the anniversary of her profession (1900).
The six monasteries of the First Federation (which are cloistered) are located in Mobile, AL, Snellville, GA, Rockville, VA, Philadelphia, PA, Tyringham, MA and Toledo, OH. The four highlighted are IRL affiliates.


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Okay we are supposed to need more gun control because of the recent shootings right? So now a cop goes off and shoots a bunch of people; why is NO ONE in the media howling for stricter gun control for the law enforcement? Billy clubs still work! Give em those bean bag guns and tazers. Cops with guns kill people!!!!!!!!!!!
See how stupid that sh*t sounds now?
If guns exsist criminals and crazy people will find a way. No thug has ever said, " Crap can't do that drive-by tonite, Tyrone. I am prohibited from purchasinga gun by federal and state laws, and purchasing one off the street is illegal."


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Making full size quilts from lots and lots and lots of small blocks is highly addictive and has been a wonderful journey for the both of us. Join us as you play and explore the possibilities, creating small-scale blocks that dazzle and combining them to become stunning large-scale quilts.
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Daisy Rock Girl Guitars Welcomes Nicole Springer to its Artist Roster
Press Release10/03/2012
Daisy Rock Girl Guitars Welcomes Nicole Springer to its Artist Roster
LOS ANGELES, CA – October 3, 2012
Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, the original girl guitar company, welcomes to its artist roster Nicole Springer, a Kansas City singer/songwriter who writes about being in love and being alive.
In addition to being a guitarist and songwriter, Nicole is the lead singer in the bands The Clementines and Bad Disposition. She also works on solo material and does vocal work for a variety of other projects. Her key influences are Janis Joplin, Ingrid Michaelson, Eisley, Sara Bareilles, The Swell Season, Judy Garland, Alanis Morrisette, Fiona Apple, and many more.
The Clementines, a 2012 Pitch Music award nominee, construct heartfelt songs of an alternative rock & blues persuasion, with the occasional touch of jazz, folk, and pop. After a year of performing and receiving great critical praise from a variety of music reviewers, The Clementines are finishing up a full-length self titled album and booking gigs all over Kansas City.
Bad Disposition is a Kansas City based cover band featuring rock and alternative rock music from the last 20 years.
"Nicole does this amazing acoustic guitar playing which sounds very sweet and soothing, and then she comes out and sings with this beautiful southern, heartfelt, and emotional voice. We call that a double whammy of talent over here at Daisy Rock!" says Tish Ciravolo, President and Founder of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars.
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The Good Samaritan
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Unison/2-part choir and piano
Composed by Lynn Shaw Bailey. Arranged by Becki Slagle Mayo. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (CG.CGA1168).
Item Number: CG.CGA1168
The timeless parable of the Good Samaritan is uniquely depicted in this lively, spirited anthem that asks singers and listeners to consider the poignant question "Who is my neighbor?" Taken from the account in Luke 10:25-37, this selection presents the story in a way that children of all ages will understand. More mature treble choirs will enjoy adding the optional vocal harmony in the anthem's final section. The minor melody and driving rhythms provide musical interest and complement the cultural context of the story.


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By Times Staff Writer
Published December 19, 2007
The Spring Mermaids Girl Scout Senior Troop 989 of the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida will host a "Drop and Shop" from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Community Church, 11250 Spring Hill Drive.
Children ages 4-12 can be dropped off so parents can Christmas shop. The troop will provide games, activities, crafts and movies. Each child will be given two snacks.
The scouts and adults providing the event are all certified in CPR and First Aid.
The cost is $20 per child and emergency health forms will be collected at the door.
Children should bring a bagged lunch.
For reservations or information, contact Dawn Badami at 597-3260 or email@example.com or call Trish Parker at 754-5462.
Sign up to play in slow pitch tourney
The city of Brooksville Recreation Department will host a men's Slow Pitch Tournament on Jan. 18 and 19 at the adult fields next to the Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place.
The cost is $30 per player. The deadline to enter a team is 6 p.m. Jan. 11.
The event is a fundraiser, with proceeds going toward Summer Camp 4 Kids sponsorships.
For more information, call 544-5498.
Check out fashions, have lunch with Ladies
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Council 11317, will host a fashion show and luncheon at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 in the St. Joan of Arc parish hall, 13485 Spring Hill Drive.
Fashions will be provided by Jeannine Rollins of Weekenders.
The lunch menu includes fruit cocktail, chicken piccata, vegetable medley, scalloped potatoes, cream puff and coffee or tea.
Tables seat eight. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the parish office or by calling Dorothy at 686-7979 or Carol at 686-4030.
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County Wicklow
County Wicklow (Irish: Contae Chill Mhantáin) is a region in Ireland's East Coast and Midlands. It is also widely known as the Garden of Ireland. This nickname was given with good reason as County Wicklow offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland & indeed Europe.
Wicklow offers tourists & travellers towering mountains, crystal-clear rivers & lush forests, all within easy reach of Dublin, the capital city of Ireland.
Although there are no official regions in County Wicklow there is a notable East/West divide. People in the county are often very proud of being from either West-Wicklow or East-Wicklow & are often very proud of their respective region.
East-Wicklow generally includes all of the land east of the Wicklow mountains which divide the county & generally includes the following towns + villages...
Similarily West-Wicklow generally includes all of the land to the west of the Wicklow mountains & includes (among others).
The major towns of County Wicklow are...
Much of the mountaineous area is covered with a layer of peat and this in turn has heather and conifer evergreen forests growing on it, with gorse in the more dryer areas. This makes for an scenic vegetation and gives it the rugged appearence.
Other destinations
As in the rest of Ireland English is the language spoken by the majority.
Get in
The Wicklow mountains, being mountains (and in Ireland), are not particularly well-served by public transport, which is surprising given their proximity to the capital and their popularity among visitors. The main centres within the mountains are Roundwood, Laragh, Glendalough and Rathdrum in the east; Hollywood, Blessington and Tullowin the west.
By Air The nearest airport is north of Dublin. A direct Aircoach bus line serves Bray and Greystones in county Wicklow from Dublin airport, and lots of buses and taxis serve Dublin city centre from where onward transport to Wicklow can be taken.
By Sea Dublin Port and Dun Laoighaire Port are the closest passenger ferryports for visitors arriving from Britain by sea. Rosslare Europort is further away, but has links with both Britain and France. It can be reached from Wicklow and most towns on the east coast by road and rail. Stena Line and Irish Ferries are the two biggest ferry companies.
By Rail A coastal rail line serves Bray, Greystones, Kilcoole, Wicklow, Rathdrum and Arklow. However, services to anywhere but the first two are infrequent and overpriced and visitors from elsewhere in the EU may be disappointed at the lack of connecting public transport services to anywhere within the mountains. A monthly return ticket from Dublin's Connolly station to Wicklow town costs €8.90 and takes around 45 minutes. Timetables are available from the website of Irish Rail.
By Bus Kilmacanogue, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Ashford, Wicklow and Arklow are served by the Bus Eireann commuter network, with hourly services north to Dublin and Bray, and south to Wexford, Waterford and Rosslare Europort. On the western side of the mountains, Blessington is served by the 180 service from Dublin to Athy, again hourly.
Get around
Glendalough -Historic location with an round tower from possibly the 12th century. There are also two small scenic lakes. It is in a glacial valley.
Turlough Hill -site of the only pumped storage scheme in Ireland built by the ESB in the 1970s. This consists of two small lakes, one of which is artifical and sits on top of the mountain and stores water for later use in generating hydro power. You can hike up to this in a few hours from Glendalough
Somewhere deep in the glen there lies 'Philosophy park', where a nutty (ahem, eccentric), chap imports giant stone statues of Ganesh (with floppy disks) from India. Amongst other masterpieces, there is a 20 foot stone finger standing straight in the middle of the a field, and some signs in a marsh that say things like 'mum freezes'. You won't forget it in a hurry, but you could say the same thing about water torture.
Hill Walking
A list of some of the more interesting and higher peaks to hike are:
And for those looking for a 2 or 3 day walk.
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Road projects throughout Beaumont are complicating some commutes
Published 8:19 am, Thursday, July 19, 2012
Shoppers and diners trying to navigate along Phelan and Dowlen on Wednesday couldn't help but notice that from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the intersection of those roads was closed.
The closure, which will continue through Aug. 6, is to allow repairs to utilities.
But drivers who live and work in that area questioned why the work was being done during the busiest part of the day.
"I always find it more useful for construction to happen in the wee hours," said 24-year-old Aaron Brugette.
He said he uses the intersection to get to work before the closure begins, but frequently uses the intersection throughout the day.
And like Lana Borque, 67, of Beaumont, he wondered how it was going to affect the traffic in the area around lunchtime.
Shirley Freeman owns a salon in one of the shopping centers and suggested the city close the intersection at night.
Patrick Donart, public works director for the city of Beaumont, said the city didn't ask that the work be done at night.
"Our focus was making sure that there's no disruptions with the commutes," Donart said. "That is why we restricted them from 10 to 3."
AT&T sub-contractors are breaking out the concrete in a few locations and drilling underneath the pavement to make repairs, Donart said.
The city also has closed one lane on Prutzman Road, which runs behind the Black-Eyed Pea and the Kolache Factory, making it one way from Calder Avenue to Dowlen Road. That closure will last until Aug. 6 as well.
Read this story in Thursday's Beaumont Enterprise.


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from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. In Greek antiquity, a council of old men; a senate: especially applied to the senate of Sparta, which was composed of 28 members, to which the two kings were added. Its functions were similar to those of the Athenian boule. See boule.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
The reference, too, to the Sanhedrin is doubtful; the term gerousia is used of the "ancients" in Lev., ix, 3, etc.
It was ruled by a council called gerousia, composed of elders, presbyteroi, at the head of which was the archon.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery
On the northern side these rocks are broken by hundreds of tombs, some of which bear inscriptions mentioning the people and the "gerousia" or municipal council.
It established a republic with two houses (a gerousia and a vouli), with the government dependent on the majority of the lower house.
It has indeed been suggested that with the so-called Rhetra of Lycurgus (Plutarch, Lycurgus 6), which somehow defined the powers of the gerousia (the council of 28 life members to whom the two kings were added), the rule that council should take the responsibility and the initiative for presenting measures to the assembly was introduced into Greek political life for the first time.
The town was governed by strategi or archons, and in A.D. 99 a gerousia or council was established.
The Carthaginian elections in the gerousia unexpectedly turned the power over to the Barcids.
Satisfied with the garrisoning of Sardinia and concerned by the drain on finances caused by the maintenance of two armies and a sizable fleet the gerousia disbanded Hannibal Gisgo's new army.
_seigneurs_ or seniors, _gerousia_, the senate of Sparta, the presbytery of the Church, and the like, all signify simply old men.
(gerousia) and Judas (Machabeus) to Aristobulus, the preceptor or counsellor of Ptolemy (D.V. Ptolemee) (Philometor), and to the Jews in Egypt.


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Gaza: people still struggling for clean water
03-02-2009 Operational Update
Getting clean and safe water to all families in Gaza is an ongoing challenge. As people start to rebuild their lives, emergency repairs of vital infrastructure are needed in order to restore services wherever possible.
In the Gaza Strip, access to water supplies varies greatly from one area to another. Mains have been fixed virtually everywhere in the Strip, but some secondary pipelines are still in need of repair. In the northern part of the coastal enclave, where three wells were destroyed during the fighting, there is less water than usual in the network. In some of the worst-hit areas north and east of Gaza City, such as Jabaliya, Beit Hanun and Beit Lahiya, some parts of the network have been completely destroyed.
" When we go to those areas, the first thing people ask for is water and electricity. That's what you have to have to lead anything like a normal life, " said Marek Komarzynski, an ICRC water engineer.
Water supplies restored for thousands of people
Over the past week, the ICRC coordinated safe passage with the Israeli authorities for local technicians sent to repair water pipes near Khan Yunis – close to the buffer zone with Israel and the fence, hence the need to arrange for safe passage – that had been severely damaged in the hostilities. The pipes were fixed, and a 1,400-pupil school and 500 houses were then reconnected to the network.
Nevertheless, according to the Gaza water authority some 300,000 people still have no tap water.
Some people buy their water from water trucks that come to fill tanks on rooftops. Others buy smaller quantities from small businesses making the rounds of damaged neighbourhoods to sell water from donkey carts.
" To carry out emergency repair s and maintenance of the water supply system, we need pipes and spare parts, " said Mr Komarzynski. " We are waiting for approval from the Israeli authorities to bring in these materials. " Because of the closure imposed by the Israeli authorities, materials needed for the proper maintenance and development of the water supply infrastructure have been greatly restricted for over 18 months.
Helping hospitals make sure their water is safe
Hospitals were already struggling with their water supply even before the latest outbreak of hostilities on 27 December.
" If hospitals do not have purified water, that can jeopardize the treatment of patients, " said Mr Komarzynski. " A clean and reliable water supply is also needed for hospital laundries in order to maintain hygiene. "
For a number of months, the ICRC has worked with most of the Ministry of Health hospitals in Gaza to improve the quality of the water they use. In the past few days, the ICRC installed a purification system at Nasser Mubarak Hospital in Khan Yunis which removes salts and impurities from water so that it is safe to use in dialysis and other treatments. A similar system will be installed at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City in the coming days. At Tel Sultan Hospital in Rafah, the ICRC is drilling a well, installing a pumping system for wastewater and setting up water-sterilization equipment.
Other ICRC activities
The ICRC continued to register people whose houses were partly or totally destroyed. So far, the ICRC and the Palestine Red Crescent Society have assisted more than 60,000 people, many of whom hav e received plastic sheeting to cover windows and damaged walls. Many also received kitchen sets, mattresses, blankets, and hygiene items such as soap, shampoo and diapers.
70 amputations have been carried out at Shifa Hospital. The first five amputees have been to the ICRC-supported Artificial Limb and Polio Center in Gaza City for consultation. They were given advice on physiotherapy and physical training, and if possible will be fitted with artificial limbs once their wounds have healed properly.
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Iyad Nasr, ICRC Gaza, tel: +972 59 960 30 15 (Arabic)
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Hi to all people that like to play Borderlands,Borderlands 2 and pre-sequel.
I wanted to make Board game inspired by Borderlands 2 game which will include a vault hunter duel game mode and vault hunter campaign game mode.In the first one you will fight amongs each other while the second one will be like dungeons and dragons but in Borderlands 2 universe.
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Two US-based law firms -- Izard Nobel LLP and Vianale & Vianale LLP -- have filed class action lawsuits against Satyam [Get Quote] Computer on behalf of shareholders of the software services firm's American Depository Receipts.
"A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of those who purchased the ADRs of Satyam Computer between January 6, 2004 and January 6, 2009," Izard Nobel LLP said in a statement.
Another law firm Vianale & Vianale LLP has also announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the American Depository Shares of Satyam Computer during the Class period January 6, 2004 through January 6, 2009.
Trading on Satyam ADRs was suspended on Wednesday after it plunged by over 90 per cent to $0.85 in pre-market trade in US following Satyam founder and chairman B Ramalinga Raju's confession to a Rs 7,800-crore (Rs 78 billion) fraud in the company.
The New York Stock Exchange in a statement on Wednesday had said: "NYSE Regulation is currently evaluating the news relating to Satyam and will closely monitor further developments. The security will remain halted until further notice."
Also, India's Corporate Affairs Ministry and market regulator Sebi announced that the episode would be probed and action taken against the perpetrators of the fraud that entails inflating profits and creating fictitious assets.
While the government said the entire issue would be referred to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Sebi described it would act in tandem with the ministry.
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In life, there are events that remind us of what's important, or even shake us into a greater awareness of our core values. Recently, I spent several days with our Sisters of Providence in Santiago, Chile. As many of you know, a significant fire has destroyed much of the sisters' campus, including an infirmary for elderly women, the novitiate building and the church dating back to 1870 that was built by Mother Bernard Morin.
While the good news is that no lives were lost, the loss of history and the knowledge that our sisters are faced with additional heartbreak and rebuilding, especially in the wake of last year's earthquake, is a terrible tragedy.
Perhaps it is coincidence, or perhaps it is Providential, but I had already planned a personal trip to Santiago when I received news of the devastating fire. I feel fortunate to be with the sisters, to be in solidarity with them while they are suffering, but I know their grief is great and it will take time to recover from this loss.
The connection between the people of Chile and the Sisters of Providence began in 1853 with Mother Bernard Morin and four other sisters. An important difference for the sisters in Chile is that this church and residence has been the home for these sisters ever since the founding of the province in Chile.
While many sisters in North America move from place to place where their service is needed, the Chilean sisters only lived in the greater Santiago area. They have become novices, taken their vows and are even buried at this site. For the sisters in Chile, this place was indeed their entire life and represents their entire history. The magnitude of this loss is incalculable. The magnitude of the mourning is profound.
Even in the depths of sorrow and grief, there are tangible reminders of good and of hope. The sisters saw a sign in each one of the miracles of what was spared from the fire. While so many things burned, the remains of Mother Bernarda and of the many sisters who are buried beneath the church floor were left completely intact. While the rest of the church steeple burned, the Our Mother of Sorrows statue stands in the middle of the steeple, unmarred by flames.
These are symbols of perseverance and signs that Providence will provide. They are signs of hope and that even in the midst of ashes, rubble and heartache, we are certain that Providence will rise before the sun.
At times, we use the expression, "in Providence." Witnessing this tragedy has brought new meaning to these words for me. I am reminded of the importance of history, and of the power of faith, both in times of prosperity and in times of sorrow. I am renewed in the sense that, as One Ministry Committed to Excellence, we will continue to serve those in our communities who need us, especially the poor and the vulnerable.
The process of rebuilding and healing will take time. For now, we can offer our Sisters of Providence our solidarity and our prayers, and we can help raise funds for the rebuilding efforts.
If you would like to make a donation for the rebuilding efforts, you can do so through Providence Health International online, which is raising donations on behalf of the sisters. Your donation can be directed solely to the rebuilding efforts in Chile. Providence will match all donations.
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Graco Modes Click Connect travel system
The Graco Modes Click Connect travel system is seriously awesome. I mean it. This stroller rocks. Pretty much the ONLY thing it can't do is be a running stroller. As far as everything else, not only can it do it, it can do it easily. The Graco Modes Click Connect travel system is so easily and flexible because of its Click Connect capabilities: the main seat or car seat can click in and out, front facing or back facing. Or the car seat can click into the main seat. Plus, the main seat can turn into an infant carriage!
I know, I just got done writing a post about how much I love babywearing. And I do love babywearing, but some situations call for a stroller. Of all the strollers I've pushed around with friends, the Graco Modes Click Connect travel system is definitely my favorite. Graco has yet again produced a high-quality, baby-safe, and mom-friendly product!
Graco Modes Click Connect is So Mom Friendly
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The wheels roll so smoothly and turn to easily! This stroller is so easy to drive!
The true one-handed easy-fold! It actually folds easily! But it takes both the thumb and fingers to do it, so I won't fold it accidently. Plus, when the Graco Modes Click Connect stroller folds, a kickstand pops out to hold it up and prevent it from falling over! No more grabbing for a runaway stroller as it falls to the ground the moment before you are ready to put it in the trunk.
Micah has cup holders and a snack spot, I have cup holders and a cubby, and the handle is padded!
The basket isn't huge, but it's bigger than most and a great size for an outing or a small shopping trip.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the change-ability of the Graco Modes Click Connect travel system!
Micah loves the main seat. It can recline to 4 different settings, but he prefers to sit all the way up and look around. He can face us or face out, with the nice big awning protecting him on sunny days, or tucked totally out of his sight when indoors.
I am incredibly excited about the infant carriage ability. Micah doesn't sleep on walks anymore, but he used to and I always wished I could lean him totally back to lie flat (or curl up however he wants) as an infant. And Graco thought of it all: the foot rest comes up and velcros closed to complete the carriage so baby can't worm his way out the bottom.
The car seat can go on with or with the main seat, which means less tote around if I just want the car seat. And I can't say enough how easy it is to click each piece in and out.
The Graco Snugride Click Connect 35 Car Seat
The car seat is another solid Graco infant car seat. Nothing incredibly special compared to other high-quality car seats (other than it clicks in so nicely), but nothing at all to complain about. It clicks in and out easily, adjusts smoothly, and is safe for baby. And fits perfectly with the Click Connect System.
Definitely impressed by Graco. I've reviewed a Graco Pack 'n Play, Graco Convertible Car Seat, a Graco monitor system (coming soon!), and now this stroller and I know Graco makes quality baby stuff with baby's safety as well as mom's ease-of-use in mind. Check it out online or at Babies-R-Us today!
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