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The Brockster Is In! (ポケモンドクター・タケシ! Pokémon Doctor – Brock!) is the 33rd episode of Pokémon: DP Sinnoh League Victors.
With the Sinnoh League behind them, Ash and friends take a ship back to Dawn's hometown of Twinleaf. A crisis emerges, however, when a group of Tentacruel attack the ship and poison many of the Pokémon on board. With no other doctor on the ship, Brock is the only one who can help those Pokémon. Will he succeed before it's too late?
Episode plot
Brock thinks of something and suddenly, Ash and Dawn arrive. They comment they will reach Twinleaf Town. Brock and Ash plan to get home to plan what to do next and Dawn agrees to do the same. Ash responds that when they reach the ferry, they will have to part, as he and Brock will go to Kanto. Dawn already feels sad at the thought of it, but advises them to go to her house before going to Kanto. They agree and suddenly see some small Pokémon and go to say hi to them. A woman comes and advises her Pokémon not to go alone or they will fall over. She almost falls over, but Brock gets her.
She thanks him as she tells them they are from the Nursery and she takes care of them, even if they are stubborn. Brock knows for sure she needs to be honest, patient and caring for them alost that everything will be fine. The woman is dazzled by his response and soon finds out he wants to be a Breeder. The heroes introduce themselves, while the woman is Normajean. Team Rocket is in their submarine, going after a treasure. James soon spots something on a radar, which is guarded by a group of Tentacruel. They attempt to get them away and anger Tentacruel. James gets the treasure, which is a rare bottle cap. However, the Tentacruel attack using Poison Sting. Jessie orders James to give the bottle cap back, but James does not want to and the submarine flees. However, they hit the boat and go on it and bump into the twerps.
The heroes demand to know what have they done, but soon see Tentacruel going on the ship. They use Poison Sting, but Pikachu reflects it using Iron Tail. However, he becomes poisoned. Team Rocket flees and the Tentacruel chase them. Ash asks how is Pikachu, but Brock tells him and Dawn to go after Tentacruel while he goes to treat Pikachu. The Tentacruel begin to attack anyone, so Normajean's Pokémon protect her, but get poisoned. Pichu attempts to attack one of them, but gets attacked. The Tentacruel surround Team Rocket. Ash and Dawn come, while Brock and Pikachu also arrive. Brock sees the Tentacruel angry and suspects Team Rocket did something to stir them up. Team Rocket denies they have done anything, as James points at his bottle cap which he found among the Tentacruel. He drops the cap, Brock picks it up and goes somewhere, while Tentacruel follow him.
Brock throws the cap in the sea and the Tentacruel go towards it. Ash thanks Brock for healing Pikachu, but Brock has to treat Normajean's Pokémon, who got poisoned as well. Brock sees they have been poisoned and Pichu took things even more, as it was hit by Poison Jab. Brock would like to treat them if he had some berries, which he used to treat Pikachu. One of the boat staff comes and sees what happened. While they don't have any infirmary, but tells them to follow him to see if there are any berries among the goods being transported. They come to the room and the man says he will contact the nearest Nurse Joy for help, then goes away. Brock sends Happiny to look in the search. Happiny found a door and the heroes go inside, seeing Team Rocket eating the berries they were looking for. The heroes want the berries and Team Rocket Pikachu for them. Angered, Happiny blasts them off using Pound.
Brock sees they have only one berry. Dawn asks if the passengers have an antidote. Brock thinks it is possible, so Ash, Brock and Dawn go to look. After some time, Ash and Dawn got two berries and Brock some Healing Powder. Brock now sees it won't be enough, but an old lady comes and offers a Lava Cookie, which Brock gladly accepts to cure them all. Brock gives to them all but Pichu, who does not want to. Brock offers it to drink it instead of eating, which Pichu drinks. After some time, the Pokémon feel better, but Pichu is not feeling good. Normajean asks Brock what to do, but he is out of answers. The man comes back and tells Nurse Joy is coming on her boat. Brock contacts her and asks when is she coming. She replies it will be two hours, but Brock worries Pichu won't make it. Nurse Joy tells him he can do something else.
Dawn's Piplup uses Whirlpool and gets frozen by Buneary's Ice Beam and destroyed by Happiny's Pound. They put the ice on Pichu's head, but it still needs something else. Buizel uses Water Gun and Infernape Flamethrower to raise humidity. Pikachu shares a bit of electricity to Pichu to make it feel better for a while. Brock takes some other berries from the cargo to make a drink for Pichu to regain its strength. Happiny takes the drink and offers it to Pichu, but it refuses. Everyone attempts to persuade it, but fail. Happiny suddenly evolves into Chansey and learns Softboiled, making Pichu feeling better. Later, Nurse Joy treated all Pokémon. They all thank Nurse Joy, but she thanks Brock for taking a lot of care to the Pokémon. The Pokémon thank Brock and Nurse Joy recognizes some doctor talent in Brock. Dawn reminds Brock being a doctor would make him spend a lot of time with Nurse Joy. Brock flirts with Nurse Joy and Croagunk stabs him, but does not poison him.
Team Rocket is fishing on a small raft and when Meowth got a Tentacruel, they quickly go elsewhere. Brock thinks of becoming a doctor, while Ash and Dawn compliment him for such an outstanding work. Soon, they see the port and Dawn spots her mom.
- There is no Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture at the end of this episode. Instead, a preview of the Best Wishes series featuring Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott was shown.
- Oración, Together With the Wind, and music from Route 29 are used as the background music in this episode.
- Ash, Brock, and Dawn narrate the preview of the next episode.
- While they are looking for treasure, Team Rocket makes a reference to several main-series Pokemon games. They wonder if the treasure will be Gold, Silver, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum. James also makes a reference to the upcoming games by saying, "It's not quite that Black and White" in the dub.
- The dub's title is based on the phrase "the doctor is in".
- This episode shares some similarities with Pinch Healing!. They have a similar plot of Brock taking care of sick Pokémon that belong to a daycare worker in the absence of Nurse Joy and it is near the end of the series.
- This is the final episode where Michele Knotz voices Nurse Joy.
- This is also the final main series episode with the original Nurse Joy design.
- Team Rocket doesn't recite the motto in this episode.
- This is the first time when the move Splash has been used in the anime by other species of Pokémon than Magikarp that doesn't use it as a result of Metronome.
- In the Hindi dub, Happiny is referred to as a male multiple times in this episode, even though it is a female-only species.
- In the Portuguese dub, Brock says that Jigglypuff's fever was gone, but it was actually an Igglybuff.
- Normajean's Teddiursa is seen using Pound despite not being able to legally learn the move in the games.
- Despite Wynaut's Ruby Version Pokédex entry claiming that it is impossible for it not to smile, Wynaut was seen not smiling at several points during this episode.
|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
|Other series: The Beginning · Gold and Silver · Ruby and Sapphire · Black & White · XY and XYZ · Sun & Moon · Journeys


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Three of the major wirehouses—Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and UBS—have given their OK to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's plan to require that brokers' recruitment compensation be disclosed when they switch firms.
Merrill Lynch and UBS weighed in late on March 5, the day the comment period expired on FINRA's request for comment under Regulatory Notice 13-02, while Morgan Stanley didn't comment until Monday.
Merrill told FINRA that "disclosure of enhanced compensation makes investors aware of potential conflicts, and, through this transparency, can lead to enhanced investor confidence and trust."
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management said that it fully supported "the uniform disclosure of firms' recruiting compensation arrangements as outline in [FINRA's] rule proposal."
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association told FINRA on March 5 that brokers should only be required to disclose their recruitment compensation packages to clients when there is a potential conflict of interest.
Securities lawyer Patrick Burns (right) told AdvisorOne in a previous interview that "with the support of SIFMA," FINRA's "proposal's chances of becoming a new rule seem to be a done deal."
Now that the wirehouses have weighed with their support, "I don't see why [a rule] won't move forward," Burns told AdvisorOne on Thursday.
SIFMA told FINRA in its March 5 comment letter that "enhanced compensation paid to a registered representative as a recruitment incentive, when a conflict of interest, should be the centerpiece of the proposed rule."
FINRA's proposed rule states that "FINRA believes that customers would benefit from being told the material conflicts arising from a registered person being paid recruiting incentives to change firms."
SIFMA says it believes that, at key moments in the investment process, "investors need clear, targeted and understandable disclosure on key factors" to make properly informed investment decisions. SIFMA says it "supports disclosure of information that is sufficient to inform an investor of the potential conflicts of interest when it may arise in connection with recruiting-related bonus payments."
Burns told AdvisorOne in early March that with SIFMA's support, "a rule in this area seems to be a foregone conclusion," with "the only thing to be worked out is the details of the rule."
Read FINRA's Broker Bonus Rule Seen as 'Done Deal' With SIFMA OK on AdvisorOne.

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In 2014, the Heidschnuckenweg trail through Lüneburg Heath was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany by readers of Wandermagazin – a great honour for this route through northern Germany's thrilling landscape.
Heidschnuckenweg, such a funny name! But what is a Heidschnucke? It is a robust breed of sheep. The meat is delicious and the wool can be used to make carpets. But most importantly, the Heidschnucke is the animal hikers are most likely to meet on this trail through Lüneburg Heath. These sheep have even featured in a film.
When Germans think of Lüneburg Heath, most of them think of one of the most successful films in the history of German cinematography: "The Heath is Green". Filmed in 1951, 16 million people have seen this blockbuster. Although the title is a little misleading: the heath isn't actually green. Very often when the Erica heather blooms, the heath transforms into a sea of lilac. And what makes hiking through the heath so great? Quite simply because walking through this open expanse with no hills to climb is great fun. Fresh air, sandy paths and expansive views – you hike with such elation on the Heidschnuckenweg Trail that it makes your heart leap for joy. Meandering streams can guide you along the route and you can stay overnight in half-timbered villages. This route isn't completely flat, as the most beautiful hiking route on Lüneburg Heath also crosses the Höllenschlucht gorge. All in all, this path is an idyllic hiking sensation.
Manuel Andrack, editor, presenter, author and hiking blogger:
"I recommend the stage from Undeloh to Niederhaverbeck (14 km) for your hike. It goes through spectacular heath valleys and up the Wilseder Berg hill (169 m), the Mount Everest of Lüneburg Heath. Time seems to have stood still in the car-free village of Wilsede."
At a glance: Heidschnuckenweg
Starts: Hamburg
Ends: Celle
Length: 223 km
Number of stages: 13
Altitude variation: lowest point 24 m, highest point 168 m
Terrain: 50% unmade, 18% asphalt, 32% other, e.g. farm tracks
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Knoxville — If you're in the market for a house, there's one for sale on Lyons View Pike in Knoxville for $13.8 million. You could also get a deal, relatively speaking, when Tennessee's largest house is sold at auction on October 26, 2016.
GALLERY: Tour Villa Collina
"The Villa Collina is the largest home in the state and the 87th largest home in the country," said Brad Pruitt, COO of Signature Luxury Auctions. "This auction is not going to be a 'tobacco auction' with a shouting auctioneer, to say the least. The event is private, you have to qualify for the auction beforehand, and it's an intimate setting."
The monstrous waterfront mansion spans 36,720 square feet. The home features a total of 50 rooms, including eight bedrooms, 11 full bathrooms, five half-baths, and an indoor pool.
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"It's just an amazing piece of property, like none other I've ever seen," said Debbie Ellion-Sexton with Alliance Sotheby's International Realty. "From the marble balconies, you can see the Smoky Mountains and then the Tennessee River. I just think it [the Villa Collina] is an icon in Knoxville."
"It took five years to build. I was the architect for the original owners," said Karengaye Johnson. "This place is very special. The goal was to build an Italian villa in Knoxville."
Johnson said it's easy to see the thoughtful designs throughout the various wings of the home, which also includes several secret passages you cannot see.
"One of the hidden doors is a wall in the bedroom that enters a prayer room and then goes to the library. They wanted a way to get from the bedroom to the library. The library is three-stories and has a spiral staircase," said Johnson.
The bedroom closet seems larger than some dry cleaners and also features some of the same equipment. Mechanical clothes racks send a woman's wardrobe spinning throughout the closet.
When the wine has reached its time, there is the gigantic cellar and cantina.
"The cellar is a little under 3,000 square feet and contains a capacity for up to 100,000 bottles of wine," said Pruitt.
Construction on the house began in 1995 and concluded in 2000. Johnson said she takes pride in her role in constructing a divine home.
"I believe architecture is a gift from God for me. So how can you not be thrilled that God would use your talent to build a structure like this? It is as fabulous as I remembered it. I hope whoever buys it appreciates all of the effort that went into building a structure like this," said Johnson.
The original owners sold the property in 2011 for $8.5 million and included the furniture for an additional $1 million.
"Today, if you had to rebuild this property, you couldn't do it for under 19 million dollars," said Elliot-Sexton.
The auction on October 26 has no limit and no reserve, but a prospective buyer can skip the auction and buy it now for the listed price of $13.8 million.
Whoever wins the auction for this massive house will also incur some massive annual tax payments. Combined property taxes from the City of Knoxville and Knox County total around $102,000 a year.
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For more information on the upcoming auction and contact information for Brad Pruitt, visit the Signature Luxury Auctions website.


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The planets align themselves to help make your dreams come true when Mars enters Pisces on March 14, and the cosmos conspires to make your dreams come true!
March 14.... AF is due.... or NOT due..... Interesting. I need to stop paying attention to star signs and dreams.... LOL
We had McK's sports day this morning. Was a bit annoyed cause DH couldn't make it due to work issues. But we had fun none the less. My baby did so well!! I'm so proud of her, no she didn't win but she is always number one in my eyes!!
TTC related news..... I had a + OPK yesterday, accompanied with major O pains today. I'm thinking the big O will happen today!!! :)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
The planets align themselves to help make your dreams come true when Mars enters Pisces on March 14, and the cosmos conspires to make your dreams come true!
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Friday, February 27, 2009
He got inked.....
My DH got his first tattoo yesterday!!! It's gorgeous and I love it!! He was so brave LOL LOL, I only noticed him flinch about 4 times......
It's on his right inner arm, (above the elbow).
I got my MCK fixed up too. Will post pics when it's healed, it looks odd at the moment. All chuncky and scabby..... So check back for pics sometime next week....
We (I) are about to OVULATE!! Wish us luck and plenty of babydust. For a change I'm Oing a little later compared to the last two cycles..... On my tickers are wrong, I'm CD13 not CD12....
Have a great weekend and behave yourself!!!
x x x
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Put the brakes on your latest big project or relationship issue -- you need to stop and think things over first. It may take all day or even longer, but you need to be happy with the end result.
Too late now.....
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
At least.....
Argh I hate that word ....
Even more so when it's attached to the rest of the sentence which includes.... have a child already......
Here is an article shared on the MB Social Network.... But I'm going to share it here as well.....
Secondary infertility is the condition where a woman who has had a baby, struggles to conceive or carry a baby to full term the second time around.....
The guilt and loneliness of trying to conceive again
Trying, and failing, to conceive a second child is one of the loneliest battles to face. We sympathize with women who struggle to conceive, and celebrate with those who do, but what about those who fall somewhere in the middle?
And the guilt is often overwhelming. Do you have a right to feel so desperate, when there are many women who have never felt the indescribable joy of a baby growing inside them? How can you share your anguish with the world when you already have one perfect child? Coupled with the guilt and inadequacy you feel at being unable to produce a sibling for your existing child, secondary infertility can be heartbreaking.
The insensitivity of others is also incredibly painful. "You're long overdue for number two", or "How can you be so selfish and bring up an only child?" are comments many couples have to deal with, when the world sees you've already produced one child.
Secondary infertility is more common than you think. Secondary infertility is a lot more common than people realize. Many couples who are battling to conceive a second child are not offered treatment options by their doctors as, after all, you have produced a child already. Telling you to keep trying can result in a lot of time wasted as nobody is investigating the problem.
I'm a tad bit over sensitive today.....
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Had to share this.....
I had a dream last night that Dh and myself (plus another friend couple who are also TTC) were renewing our wedding vows.....
So I went onto Dream Moods to see what it meant....
To dream that you are getting married to your current spouse again, represents your wedded bliss and happiness. It highlights your strong commitment to each other. It may also signify a new phase (such as parenthood) that you are entering in your life.
In my dream we had Sunflower arrangements with wheat in them,
To see a sunflower in your dream, symbolizes warmth, abundance, longevity, and prosperity. The sunflower also serves to point you in the right direction and is a source of spiritual guidance. Even through difficult times, you will persevere.
To see grains of wheat in your dream, indicates prosperity and abundance. Opportunities and doors are being opened. You are on your way to achieving your goals. Alternatively, wheat symbolizes resurrection, reincarnation and fertility.
Now tell me not to read too much into it......
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:) Much better.....
Sorry not sure what came over me yesterday, but I'm much better today.....
Anyone want a recap of our weekend..... here goes.....
Friday night we had a BBQ with M&H... Just before they arrived our other good friends N&F arrived with their two boys. They ended up staying for the BBQ as well. You should have seen what McK's room looked like. Oh my...... I didn't think it was possible to mess a room up so badly. You couldn't even see the carpet. Everything got emptied out and unpacked. WOW....
Then Saturday N&F "kidnapped" us and took us to this little "town" about an hours drive from home. Hartbeespoort. The kids had so much fun playing and running around. We really need to go there more often. And maybe earlier in the day, since by the time we got there most of the places were closed already.
Sunday, we went to Church. McK has never been in a Church before **blushing** So this was a first for her. Although it didn't go quite like I wanted it to go. She wouldn't go with the other kids to the Sunday School. So we had to sit in the Mother's room, where she had a great time playing with toys!!!!! Now this is not what I wanted her first Church experience to be like. She now thinks Church is a "play date"...... **rolls eyes** Guess we will have to rectify that next Sunday. Craig was in such a mood because he had to be at work straight after the service... so he was so miserable at Church. I was so mad, cause I was quite enjoying it and thought the pastors sermon was directly aimed at Craig and I.... but with Grumpy and McK I couldn't get much in...... oh well......
So that is our weekend in a nutshell. Hope you all had a good one and that the week ahead is GREAT.....
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Need a happy pill
I'm so incredibly sad today and I can't even tell you why or what caused it.... I could sit and cry for hours on end. (At least it feels like that.)
This is going to be a long day.......
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Oh and BTW... for those who haven't joined the social network yet.... you can have a look at the main page and see what you are missing out on..... You will need to sign up though if you want to join in..... click here
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Now I need to focus while writing this. It's been a long tiring weekend, and I'm probably not going to remember much.
We went away the weekend with a few friends. It was about a 2 hour drive to Plek Zonder Naam. We have been there before, about 2 years ago. I forgot how beautiful it is. It's a hunting lodge with a few chalets. Sleeps about 24 people. Our friends booked out the entire lodge for the weekend. Which was maybe a very good thing, since we were quite rowdy.
Now being a hunting lodge then is quite a few "Stuffed Animals" on walls etc. The room where we were supposed to sleep had a massive Giraffe in it. High up against the wall. So as you walk in, you have this animal peering down at you. McK was petrified of it!! I eventually got her to sleep outside around the fire. Took her in when we went to bed. It wasn't even half an hour and she woke up screaming. I felt terrible for her. So it was back outside again. Thought I would try again…. Nope she wouldn't have it. If she felt me standing up she would cry. She covered her eyes and cried. We ended up putting a mattress in the back of the van and slept there. (Both nights)
The rest of the weekend was spent in the swimming pool or next to the fire. All in all it was a very relaxing weekend. It's such a pity we didn't have the camera on us. I even had a brave moment and came into contact with a frog. Yes, I Marcelle, stood for 2.5 minutes next to a frog and actually looked at it. Baby steps baby steps. I'm sure working on my phobia.
The kids were so well behaved. Everyone played with each other and there wasn't any fighting or tantrums to report. The girls played make believe the entire time, we even had to call them on their new names. We had a Cinderella, Snow White, Princess, Barbie…. And I was nicknamed "Step Mother". I can't imagine why?????
On the TTC front…. I was so excited Friday. I still hadn't started spotting. Boobs were aching. I had some serious Nausea waves the entire weekend. But the biggest was NO SPOTTING. How ever, AF came crashing on my parade at 5:30pm yesterday afternoon. I took it quite well. But today is another story. I'm broken…….
Welcome cycle 37……..
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Red, red wine
Go to my head
Make me forget that i...........
And that is the only explanation for my beautiful temp this morning......
I wish I could have slept till 8am this morning. We just couldn't get out of bed. This included the four year old. Grandma's party was way too much fun.
I need to be focused today but I'm not so sure how I'm going to do that. Wish me luck....
I have a little favour to ask. Please vote for McKenna in this competition. Yeah, I have a thing about winning :) Just click below....
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Happy Birthday Alta!!!
Just wanted to take the time to wish my MIL a very happy birthday!!! I hope the day is filled with love and joy.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
To all my friends.....
Just thought is was about time I threw some baby dust over you all. I know some of you are starting treatment soon, and some are POAS this week!!! I only wish the very best and happy BFP outcomes!!!
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
Entering the 1ww
And I just know it's going to be a long long wait!!!! I'm resisting the urge to test already. It's not going to be an easy task. I keep looking for any differences in this cycle. Something that could maybe just hint that this is THE ONE.
All I can come up with is that my tummy isn't lekker at all (since the day after O till now) and I have (TMI) way too much Creamy CM. But that could be due to the Fertivor. I thought my bbs were sore last night, but then that feeling faded.
Oh the joys of IPS. If we were PG now, our due date would be right round the time of my brother's 21st Birthday, towards the end of October. I would LOVE an October baby.... Yes ok, any month really but October seems like a nice month to have a baby don't you think????
I will of course test on Friday before we go away for Nita's Birthday weekend!!!
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Friday, February 6, 2009
So what......
I'm gonna get in trouble
I wanna start a fight
Na na na na na na na
I wanna start a fight
I wanna start a fight
So what!
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't need you
And guess what?
I'm havin' more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you
I'm alright
I'm just fine
And you're a tool
So what!
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't want you tonight
I didn't really have anything to say, so thought I would just share my song of the week......
On the TTC front... Hmmmm, 5dpo and going strong. I need to chose a new Gynae due to the new Medical Aid. Which is actually a good thing. I can now get rid of my lazy @ss old fashioned guy that has done nothing but cause me great stress the last 3 years.....
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Monday, February 2, 2009
I'm supposed....
to be working on my project. But I just can't get myself to open the folder and click....
I'm as lazy as lazy can be and then some. :)
Oh I'm apparently a magician according to McK. She woke up this morning and asked why I made her daddy disappear? (DH went to work early today) LOL... Told her not to worry I will make him reappear on Pay Day.... LOL
Since I have ovulated already I have no use for him until then...
** Insert evil laugh here **
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This week I thought I would try something a little different. I decided to make some tags instead of cards. The more I thought about what I wanted to include on them, the more I realised that it was time to go big. These are not your everyday gift tags. They are each 9 inches tall and 4 inches wide.
I included lots of layers, and textured and details, and tried to showcase the Bella florals as central to my theme.
I used Faded Empire, picking out the papers with blue tonings. I fussy cut butterfies from a second sheet of the paper and used the journaling tags paper for my bottom layers.
I used corrugated card stock in white along with white card stock, white doilies and white flowers to distinguish between my many layers.
I added twine and bling for contrasting texture.
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Pope Stresses Importance of Fidelity for Vatican Employees
Vatican City — Pope Benedict XVI told the Vatican's diplomatic school that "faithfulness" is a key virtue for anybody working in the service of the Holy See.
"Certainly, this is something which ought to apply to every Catholic, and even more to every priest. Yet for those who work in the Holy See, it is of particular importance, since they spend much of their energy, their time and their daily ministry in the service of the Successor of Peter," he told the students and staff of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy on June 11.
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy is the training school for the Vatican's diplomatic service. In recent months the internal bureaucracy of the Holy See has been rocked by the ongoing disclosure of confidential papal documents to the media. Many of the leaks seemed aimed at the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who is directly in charge of the diplomatic service.
In his speech to the future diplomats at the Apostolic Palace, the Pope repeatedly stressed the need for faithfulness among those employed by the Vatican.
"God's faithfulness is the key to, and the source of, our own faithfulness," he said, telling the students that he "would like today to remind you of precisely this virtue, which well expresses the unique bond existing between the Pope and his direct collaborators, both in the Roman Curia and in the Papal Representations."
Pope Benedict specifically mentioned "with gratitude" the assistance he receives "every day" from his "many collaborators" in the Curia.
Faithfulness, he said, is "grounded in the priestly character," and its necessity can be amplified by the particular missions entrusted to those who serve the Successor of Peter.
The Holy See has formal diplomatic relations with the 177 states that have United Nations membership. It also maintains 110 permanent missions to foreign countries, along with delegations to international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union and the Arab League.
As well as loyalty to God and the Church, the Pope told the future diplomats that they should "cultivate a relationship of profound esteem and benevolence" towards the "Churches and the communities to which you will be sent."
That faithfulness should also be "concretely manifested" each day by their "diligence and devotion to your work" and by their attentiveness to the "joy, sadness and even tragedy" of the people to which they are sent. He urged them not to miss "all that God's grace has accomplished in every people and nation."


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Assembly donates more than $100,000 for refugee support
More than US$100,000 will be donated to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries for refugee support as a result of global Nazarenes' generosity at the 2017 General Assembly.
Offerings were received during each of the event's five worship services both online at nazarene.org/give-ga and in person. Donations and pledges were also accepted during the plenary sessions. The goal for General Assembly was to receive at least $250,000. The Board of General Superintendents stated anything over that goal would be given to NCM.
The total amount raised as of Tuesday evening was $365,172, helped in part by donors who agreed to match $50,000 if the assembly could top the event goal by $50,000. Observers at the Assembly plenaries also offered pledges. The BGS was elated to announce more than $100,000 would be given to refugee support through NCM.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries works through local Nazarene churches in the Middle East and Europe to assist refugees by providing food and household supplies, as well as medical care, help with resettlement, relational support, children's education, English classes, and additional aid. For more information, visit ncm.org/refugees.


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A new poster for the upcoming fifth film in the Die Hard franchise, A Good Day to Die Hard, has been released online. The story takes place in Moscow and sees Bruce Willis' John McClane teaming up with his estranged son (Jai Courtney) to take on some Russian baddies. This tagline-free poster is simple, as it just features McClane Sr. and McClane Jr. holding some big guns and mean muggin'. Embedded in this poster, though, is the news that this will be the first Die Hard film to get the IMAX treatment, so fans will get the chance to see some really, really big explosions. The film's first trailer was pleasantly surprising, so hopefully director John Moore delivers the goods when the full film hits theaters.
Hit the jump to check out the poster. The film also stars Sebastian Koch, Yulia Snigir, Cole Hauser, Amaury Nolasco, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Anne Vyalitsyna, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. A Good Day to Die Hard opens February 14, 2013. [Update: We've updated the article with a new featurette focusing on Jai Courtney that includes some new footage.]
Via EW.
Here's the official synopsis for A Good Day to Die Hard:
Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, for the first time, finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack–unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.


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X-Fusion Shox is just one of the many great members of the bike industry local to us here at MTBR. Based out of Santa Cruz California since 1999, they just recently expanded into a new facility with great access to trails for R&D so I was excited to join them for the launch of their 2013 product line. These guys don't just work on suspension, they are all seriously good riders as well. And to top it off the very first World Cup XC Eliminator trophy and its owner Brian Lopes plus some members of the new Santa Cruz/X-Fusion team were on hand to lead us on a demo ride.
For 2013 X-Fusion is expanding its line of forks and shocks as well as offering improvements across its existing products. With its solid 2012 product line, X-Fusion knew they had the base of a good damper system, so they had to ask themselves what improvements can we add to step it up? The answers came in the form of weight and durability.
The biggest news is the introduction of two new forks featuring 34mm stanchions. There is the Trace 29 plus the Slant which covers 26 and 650b applications.
Starting off with the Trace 29 which features up to 140mm travel, with their ITA push-pin travel adjustment allowing a range down to 80mm on the short end. For you gram counters who won't want over 100mm of travel the stanchions are available in a shorter length for weight savings over the full travel model. Also available is the DLA on the fly 30mm travel adjustment between 110 and 140mm. This fork exclusively features the new uni-crown technology which unites the crown and steerer tube as a single forging and results in a 40% stiffness increase over 2 piece crown assemblies.
The Slant is the other new 34mm stanchion fork and this one covers the 26 inch and 650b markets. Travel can be internally adjusted from 80 to 160mm and there is a weight saving shorter stanchion option for 120mm and under. Both the Trace 29 and the Slant feature the new Gold Slick Ano coating which is key to the increased lifespan. This new coating is not just better at holding lube but actually creates a harder sliding surface for better wear characteristics.
On the rear of the bike X-Fusion is introducing a new option for the XC racing crowd. Their new Microlite weighs in at only 170 grams and still features rebound adjustment and lockout features. This should be a good option for gram counters who can save about 40g over similar offerings while maintaining performance.
Not so much a new product as an evolution of their existing adjustable seatpost is the Hilo SL. This post picks up the Gold Slick Ano treatment from the forks and adds a revised clamp head and some machining to the internals that drops another 100 grams from its standard cousin. Both the existing Hilo 125 and new Hilo SL are available in 30.9 and 31.6 while the Hilo 100 includes the difficult to fit 27.2 diameter. The new remote design strongly resembles the Joplin remote which in my opinion is one of the best designs in the industry as it allows for much more flexibility of the mounting options. The new SL model is a huge step up and with the strength afforded by the 2 bolt head and the slick ano treatment on the inner tube this post looks like it could be on par with the Reverb without the pain associated with bleeding of the hydraulic remote.
Other new technologies and refinements for 2013 include Uni-Crown on the Trace, the Gold Slick Ano treatment, and a revised fork damper cartridge featuring what X-Fusion is calling Mid-Valve.
The Uni-Crown construction is a first in the industry. The fork crown undergoes a multi-step forging and machining process to create a single piece crown and steerer unit that is more durable and has tested at up to 40% stiffer than a two piece assembly. This should be especially noticeable when diving into a rocky rooty section under braking where the fork would normally want to flex backward under the bike.
The fork dampers featuring Mid-Valve are designed to provide more control through the mid-travel stroke of the shock. Basically a preset secondary low speed compression circuit that should provide increased resistance to the fork compressing up underneath the rider when in situations such as braking on a downhill. This damper is found in all of the 32 and 34mm forks.
The new Gold Slick Ano stanchion coating mentioned previously is not just on the new forks but is being added to the Vengeance fork, and the Vector Air and Coil shocks pick up this upgrade too.
In addition to all the performance upgrades, X-Fusion is planning to offer a custom tuning service to help users get the most of out of their shocks. For a modest charge you can send in your shock to be modified with one of several preselected options. These setup options have all been tested to ensure they will work for the specific bike and needs of the rider. While the basic tune will work great for most people this will allow riders to easily move to the next level of performance.
My impressions from the demo ride were limited to the Vengeance Coil and the standard Hilo post but these two performed flawlessly. The fork is very active over small bumps and swallowed the big hits with a smooth linear compression. It was solid enough to inspire confidence on the steep rocky sections. Given more testing time and tuning setup this fork could be a real performance upgrade for someone beginning to doubt the ability of their 32mm or air fork to keep up with their riding. The Hilo post functioned well; there was no detectable play and the return lacked the dangerous punch that my Command Post has.
With the numerous improvements coming for 2013 it seems obvious X-Fusion is working hard on innovation and is definitely a company to watch out for.


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By RI General Secretary John Hewko
What a momentous week it has been for Rotary and polio eradication in the Big Apple.
As you know, on 27 September Rotary participated in a historic session on polio eradication convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the 67th UN General Assembly. You can watch the entire session here, and view additional photos here.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Wilfrid J. Wilkinson announced to world leaders and our polio eradication partners that Rotary is pledging another US$75 million to fight polio, adding to our total contribution of nearly $1.2 billion since the launch of our PolioPlus program in 1985. That follows the $228 million we announced earlier this year in response to the $355 million challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Chair Wilf also presented Secretary-General Ban with our online petition in support of polio eradication, signed by more than 6,000 concerned citizens from around the world via our new web site, endpolionow.org
The Secretary-General and other leaders repeatedly acknowledged Rotary's leadership role in polio eradication.
"I am especially grateful to the Rotarians and Rotary International," Ban said. "They launched PolioPlus in 1985, when people suffered from polio in more than 125 countries. Since then, Rotary International joined forces with the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to lead the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. That brought us to this decisive moment."
Then two days later, Rotary shared the polio eradication message with the entire world during the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park, headlined by Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, and Neil Young, who is himself a polio survivor. The concert drew a live audience of more than 60,000 cause-committed people and was the largest syndicated charity concert in online and broadcast television history, according to the Global Poverty Project, which organized the event. View photos here.
Rotary took the lead in producing the concert's seven-minute segment on polio eradication, which included remarks by actress Archie Panjabi, one of our celebrity "This Close" campaign participants; Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari; and Canadian Rotarian and polio survivor Ramesh Ferris. I had the honor of closing the Rotary segment and could not resist urging Neil Young to amend the title of his traditional closer to "Rockin' in a Polio-Free World."
Maybe Neil indeed will "change his tune" after we've finally beaten polio!
- In November, Hewko, his wife, Marga, and a team of Rotarians will be taking part in a bicycle race in Arizona, USA, to raise money for polio eradication. Learn more.
- Watch footage of Global Festival 2012
- Lend your voice to advocacy efforts by signing the petition.
- Contribute now to help end polio.


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Not as organised as I'd like to be for this post! I have no image of my fabric to go with this pattern - so you'll just have to use your imagination!
That shouldn't be too hard because the fabric is just a black denim. I've had it in my stash for awhile so I think it's about time I put it to good use. And I plan on making the Kasia skirt from Burda Style (free pattern people!!! Go and make it yourself as well!).
Here's the pattern drawing:
If my memory is correct, the front buttons open up to a zip front. At the moment I think I will make the skirt with red buttons (similar to the image below) and perhaps make the pocket inserts with red and white stripe cotton. What do you guys think?
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Hey all,
It's Hobbit Day! September 22 is the date of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthdays (though 78 years apart), and also the date of the Long Expected Party that comes at the start of the Lord of the Rings. A few years ago Jonas Kramm built this Hobbiton scene, including party preparations.


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By Ann Baker, CEO, Publicity Pros
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JFK's iconic quote from his inaugural address was a goosebump-maker not just because he so eloquently exhorted us to change our attitude toward our government, but because he perfectly distilled a powerful and empowering outlook on life itself.
"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."
Take out the word "country" and insert anything into it – wife, friend, employer, dog… it all applies, and those who remember, believe, and employ this outlook usually do very well in life.
The same is true when a business owner, expert, or author is trying to get some media coverage. Unless you're already something of a star in your field, you're not likely to elicit much interest when you approach a reporter, editor, or influential blogger with a message that's essentially, "Hey, I'd like it if you'd write about me." Instead, if you can find out what the journalist is working on, and supply helpful information or sources that will help round out his story, you're much more likely to get a mention. Why? Because you're helping the journalist, not asking him to help you.
So with my small business clients, I often advise them not to start a PR program with a press release and "media campaign," but instead to employ a strategy of monitoring the media to find out who needs what, and when, to complete stories that journalists are already working on. This intel is known as a PR lead or PR opportunity. There are many free services providing such information for the do-it-yourselfer, such as HARO, Pitchrate, and Newsbasis.
Those who have some budget to allocate to PR can increase the breadth of this research and also save a considerable amount of time by subscribing to a lead-finding service that will search for and send targeted leads on a daily basis. It's also advisable, and relatively inexpensive, to pay a PR professional for some training in how to pitch the media effectively and what materials to prepare ahead of time.
The beauty of this approach is that, in addition to raising the odds of being mentioned in the press, the smart businessperson is also building authentic relationships with reporters and editors along the way. This lays the foundation for a strong and lasting PR plan for the future.


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December 6, 2006
and so
It's already second week into the last and busiest month of the year...
... with the daytime being shortest in the year; almost eight o'clock and it's still dark outside...
... which makes you even more appreciate the pale blue sky with pink clouds that emblazes the beggining of a day.
For my first few days here, it was all gray and dull, which felt even more so especially after those California blue skies, but we've had some brighter moments in the last couple of days or so. And so, I went out to get some fresh air and catch the blue skies - while they're still there...
... because the blue sky would be short lived... so is the daytime; time to go home.
I've managed to catch up with some friends here, over dinner and/or drinks...
... yeah you're busy, I'm busy, everyone's busy... who isn't?
... and I'd cap off the day with a glass of mulled wine, the taste of winter... a reminder that Christmas is indeed around the corner; before I know it, it will be 2007. And yet, life goes on.
... And so does my voyage.
posted by chika at: 12/06/2006 11:11:00 AM
9 comments:
- Scott said...
Ii naa...
Glad you're enjoying, savoring and devouring life.
Eat, drink and be merry!
Posted by Scott
- 12:27 AM, December 06, 2006
- 4:51 AM, December 06, 2006
Wonderful pictures... Where were they taken? It looks like France
- 7:34 AM, December 06, 2006
Beautiful pictures... I felt like I was on the walk with you. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Posted by Kristen
- 9:34 AM, December 06, 2006
- santos. said...
lovely, just lovely. enjoy the (short!) rest of the year, and hopefully i will see you (soon) in the new year!
Posted by santos.
- 8:44 PM, December 06, 2006
I really love all the pictures taken by you.
Posted by Tristessse
- 6:34 AM, December 08, 2006
- Linda said...
Great photos. I was thinking that it looked like Paris too.
- 6:37 AM, December 09, 2006
Wonderful photographs. Mind me asking what lens do you use? Let me guess, you're in Vancouver?
Hey, Merry Christmas!!!!!!
Posted by Frank
- 8:26 AM, December 09, 2006
Thanks for sharing those great pictures.
It looks like Paris, no?
- 10:28 PM, December 14, 2006
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- FrameA Repaired kickstart casting with added custom made gusset to blend in when powdercoated. Adds strength and looks close to factory. Class work FrameB Stock frame casting (for comparison) -Center stand pivot tabs: Indian had weak center stand pivot tabs on the frame casting which quite often break off. We not only need to increase its strength and rebuild the broken off area but the 2 pivot holes need to be kept open as the holes cannot be machined in place after such repairs are done as the frame tubes are in the way. This casting was originally manufactured as a separate part and then fitted into the frame and welded into place. Over the years we have developed a method to build up this area while still retaining the 5/16 dia holes.
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The producers of RootsMagic genealogy software previously have announced a plan to allow Ancestry.com subscribers to connect their Ancestry accounts to the RootsMagic software. Since that time, Ancestry has developed a new technology to integrate Ancestry Hints® and Ancestry's records and online trees with RootsMagic products.
Today, RootsMagic announced the product is now available. The free update to RootsMagic 7 is called TreeShare™ for Ancestry.
From within RootsMagic 7, as an existing Ancestry subscriber, you have access to your Ancestry Hints and the ability to share and synchronize data with your Ancestry online trees.
"Integrating with Ancestry's trees and records has been one of our most requested features," said Bruce Buzbee, president of RootsMagic. "It's exciting to work together with Ancestry to make this happen. The feedback that we've received from those who have tested TreeShare has been phenomenal."
You can read the full announcement on the RootsMagic web site at: http://ancstry.me/2sicnyE.
Comment by Dick Eastman:
Even the FREE RootsMagic Essentials software will include functionality to interface with RootsMagic.com. As stated in the announcement:
"If you have an account with Ancestry, RootsMagic Essentials includes the ability to upload your file to Ancestry or download your existing online trees from Ancestry. If you are a subscriber to Ancestry, RootsMagic Essentials also allows you to search and view all of the content in your subscription. Those wishing to compare and transfer individual records between RootsMagic and Ancestry will want to use the full-featured RootsMagic software."
This new announcement should appeal to many frustrated users of Family Tree Maker software who have been waiting for a long, long time for the new version of that product that has been promised to exchange data with Ancestry.com. The promised Family Tree Maker upgrade is not yet available. Users of Ancestry.com and Family Tree Maker users may wish to switch to RootsMagic in order to gain the functionality they seek.


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Original Post Date: Oct 04, 2016
Answers to some of your questions about Wi-Fi hotspots
What is a Wi-Fi hotspot and what can I do with it?
Wi-Fi hotspots are locations where a Wi-Fi-capable device can access the Internet.
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There are two types of Wi-Fi networks: Secure and unsecure.
You usually need the password from the Wi-Fi network owner to connect to a secure network
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What types of devices can access a Wi-Fi hotspot?
Wi-Fi capable devices include mobile phones such as your Apple iPhone 6, tablets, netbooks, laptops and desktop PCs.
Where can I find a Wi-Fi hotspot?
You can find Wi-Fi hotspots at public places like shopping centers, cafes, hotels or airports.
What is an SSID?
SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the public name of a wireless network.
Does it cost more to connect my Apple iPhone 6 to a public Wi-Fi hotspot?
Public Wi-Fi hotspots may be free or they can require a fee or a paid subscription. Before you access a Wi-Fi hotspot, be sure you understand the provider's terms and conditions of use.
Can I use my Apple iPhone 6 as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot?
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Using your Apple iPhone 6 as a personal and portable Sprint Wi-Fi hotspot can increase battery consumption based on usage.
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Pope Appoints Panel to Address Curial Reform
Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston One of Eight Men Selected
Pope Francis has signaled his intention to reform the Roman Curia and possibly lessen the powers of the Secretariat of State by creating a consultative committee of eight cardinals.
The Vatican announced April 13 that Pope Francis has appointed a group — also likened to a miniature synod — to advise him on Church government and to study a plan for revising Blessed John Paul II's apostolic constitution on the Roman Curia, Pastor Bonus (The Good Shepherd). The 1988 document instituted a number of reforms concerning the running of the Curia.
The Vatican stressed that the group, which was suggested in the general congregations preceding the conclave that elected Pope Francis, will advise on governance issues but not make decisions, all of which will remain the Pope's responsibility. The eight cardinals come from all five continents, representing the universality of the Church.
The panel is comprised of Cardinals Seán O'Malley, archbishop of Boston; George Pell, archbishop of Sydney, Australia; Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Bombay, India; Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Giuseppe Bertello, president of the governorate of Vatican city state; Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, archbishop emeritus of Santiago, Chile; Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, Germany; and Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, archbishop of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Cardinal Rodriguez will be the group's coordinator, and Bishop Marcello Semeraro of Albano, Italy, will be its secretary.
All the appointees are either prelates whom the Holy Father knows well or whom he values for giving frank and impartial advice. The Vatican said the group's first meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 1-3 but that, in the meantime, the Pope is "in contact with the aforementioned cardinals."
Secretariat of State
Asked whether the Secretariat of State will have its powers curtailed, the bishop replied, "Let's say it's not ruled out." He recalled that when the last major reform occurred, with the 1967 apostolic constitution Regimini Ecclesiae Universae, Pope Paul VI decided to make the Secretariat of State the supreme dicastery, over and above the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith that had previously had that status.
It was an attempt to better integrate the teachings of the Second Vatican Council with the structural system of the Curia, Bishop Semeraro explained. He suggested the change also might have reflected Paul VI's earlier experience as sostituto (deputy) in the Secretariat of State, where he had trouble "with delays in dealing" with various congregations. "He put his secretariat above everything to make [a more direct] link between the Pope and the dicasteries," the bishop said.
But the bishop added that, over the intervening 46 years, the structures have become more complex.
"You have to readjust the structures to the needs of the Church today," he said, and he alluded to Benedict XVI's motives for resigning, namely the need to address the rapid changes in today's world.
When asked what the main problems were, Bishop Semeraro gave as an example the poor levels of access from the heads of departments to the Pope and a drop in the number of audiences with the Holy Father. "The congregation prefects felt a more frequent and direct relationship with the Holy Father was necessary," he said, adding that it might be better to return to how it was before, when the department heads had "greater autonomy" and didn't have to go through the Secretariat of State.
Cardinal Pell said after the announcement that he hoped the committee would lead to greater discipline in the upper echelons of the Church after the Vatileaks affair. He also said he would like to see greater international representation in the Vatican.
"Most of the people who work in the Curia are fine people. There were one or two mishaps," he told Australia's ABC News April 14. "Quite a few Italians work in the Curia; [but] I think different perspectives will be useful, and I think a few English-speaking perspectives won't hurt."
More internationalization was also advocated by Cardinal Errazuriz.
"There are more than 40 European bishops helping the Holy Father to govern the Church," he told Corriere della Sera, "and only 12 or 13 from other regions of the world; this must be revised." The Chilean cardinal recalled that the idea of a group of cardinals emanated from the pre-conclave discussions, when it was proposed that a "very small group" would "reflect on the Church's governance."
Bishop Semeraro, whose friendship with the Pope dates back to 2001, when he served as Cardinal Bergoglio's special secretary at a Synod of Bishops on the Church in Oceania, stressed that the new group won't "substitute the bodies of the Curia or any part of it." Rather, it's a "tool to aid the Pope, a small synod of communion, so to speak, that brings together bishops from all continents."
He said it should be "read in parallel with the synod of bishops Paul VI wanted in order to consult the episcopates of the world." It follows that vision, in a more "streamlined" manner, he said, with "more frequency, perhaps every two or three months."
"Anyway, the Pope will decide," the bishop said. "In the next days, we will know what issues we are to confront in October; we will have these months to deepen our preparation."
Collegiality and Communion
Pope Francis has referred many times to two Fathers of the Church also recalled at the Second Vatican Council: St. Ignatius of Antioch, who said the Church of Rome "presides in communion," and St. Cyprian of Carthage, who used the expression "the bishop and people."
The teachings on ecclesiology of these Church Fathers are thought to be reflected in the nature of the consultative committee of cardinals. Bishop Semeraro also stressed that the new group differs from a commission, which has an office and staff.
Said the bishop, "There is not only collegiality, but also communion."
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Academic & Professional Clubs
There are over 50 clubs and organizations on campus waiting for your participation! Getting involved in these groups is a great way to make friends and have a lot of fun along the way. There are academic and professional clubs, service clubs, music ensembles and much more to choose from. With so many choices, there is bound to be something that interests you. Check out the organizations and clubs below! For information, contact Teresa Maxwell at email@example.com or 615.966.5665.
Academic/Professional Organizations
- Accounting & Finance Society - open to all students interested in Accounting and/or Finance
- Adult Degree Program Advisory Council - student association for Adult Degree Program students
- Alpha Kappa Psi - national business fraternity
- Alpha Zeta Epsilon - an alumni networking organization of Phi Theta Kappa (community college academic/leadership/service honor society)
- American Chemical Society - student affiliate organization
- American Choral Directors Association - student chapter
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Kinesiology Club
- MAA - Mathematics Association of America, student chapter
- Mu Epsilon Delta - pre-professional students in the medical field
- National Association for Music Education - student chapter
- Phi Alpha Delta - pre-law students
- Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work Majors
- Phi Alpha Theta - international history fraternity
- Pi Beta Sigma - social work students
- Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) - the national organization for students interested in public relations and communications
- Psi Chi - psychology; affiliated with the American Psychological Association
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Society of Composers Inc. (SCI) - student chapter
- Society of Professional Journalists
- Spanish Club/El Club de Espanol
- Student Center for the Public Trust (SCPT) - focuses on educating and engaging future leaders on ethics, accountability and integrity. The SCPT creates opportunities for students to network within the community and develop professional leadership skills
- Student Dietetics Association - students interested in nutrition and food science
- Student National Association of Teachers of Singing - meets to discuss vocal pedagogy, performance practice, and other issues as they relate to the performance and instruction of vocal music, no matter the genre.
Honor Societies
- Alpha Chi National Honor Society
- Alpha Mu Gamma - national foreign language honor society
- Delta Mu Delta - a national honorary for business administration majors
- Sigma Tau Delta - national English honor society
- W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society - national society honoring students of color
Music/Drama Groups
- A Cappella Singers - music; membership by audition
- ChamberMen - a select men's vocal group
- Chamber Orchestra - string ensemble
- Concert Band - music; membership by audition
- Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble—music; membership by audition
- Sigma Alpha Iota - national music fraternity for women
- University Singers
- For more information on these music groups, go to http://www.lipscomb.edu/music/student-organizations?.
- The Backlog - university yearbook; staff positions open to students
Service Organizations
- Alpha Phi Chi - service club
- Pi Kappa Sigma - women's service club
- Sigma Pi Beta - coed service club
Special Interest Organizations
- Campus Veterans Organization - veteran students
- Cheerleaders - membership by audition
- College Democrats - students interested in politics
- College Republicans - students interested in politics
- Epsilon Kappa Omega - students Interested in Environmental Awareness
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Futuro - first generation minority students interested in connecting with area professionals
- Kappa Iota Theta - promotes cultural awareness and diversity on campus
- Keltae - The Celtic Society at Lipscomb
- Lambda Iota Sigma - Lipscomb's international students
- STAMPEDE - student fan club that encourages engagement with the university's athletics programs
- The Eating Club - students interested in learning about other cultures through food while supporting locally owned Nashville restaurants


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Many governments have watched on the sidelines as drought in the U.S. farm belt sent prices of corn (maize) soybeans and wheat soaring, hoping that the market would eventually ease.
However, their nerve seems to have broken with Mexico, the world's second biggest corn importer which suffered "tortilla riots" in 2007, making a huge purchase last week.
With fears growing that drought will also cut the wheat harvest in the Black Sea region, buyers in the turbulent Middle East are now also pouring on to the markets.
"A cascade effect is not inconceivable and may well be taking place - wheat prices have shot up nearly 50 percent since the beginning of July," said J.Peter Pham, a director with U.S. think tank the Atlantic Council.
"If such proves to be the case, some of the most fragile states may well be shaken," added Pham, who also advises U.S. and European governments on strategic issues.
In 2007/08, food prices rose when a jump in oil - which pushed up production costs such as for chemical fertilisers - mixed lethally with speculation on commodity markets and export restrictions imposed by some leading agricultural nations.
The resulting food emergency hurt the world's poor worst, provoking unrest from Egypt to Mozambique and Mexico. However, prices soon crumbled spectacularly as the global economy slowed, oil fell again and markets bet on lower demand for commodities.
This time around the problem is simpler, some have argued, blaming the drought in the United States, a leading world producer of corn, wheat and soybeans.
Global grain prices saw a fierce rally in June and July, with corn and soybean prices rising 50 and 20 percent respectively. Wheat also jumped around 50 percent due to the worst drought U.S. Drought in more than half a century.
July was the hottest month in the continental United States on record, beating the devastating Dust Bowl summer of 1936 when drought and bad farming practices of the time led to soil blowing away in vast clouds.
Analysts expect this year's drought, the worst since 1956, to yield the smallest corn crop in five years.
The effects are profound, as corn is not only used directly for making food. It is also fed to livestock for meat production and used to make ethanol, demand for which is strong as governments try to meet targets for moving towards biofuels and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Several bodies including humanitarian agencies, governments and food companies concluded that the latest price surge was not as serious as in 2007/08. For instance, Nestle, the world's biggest food group, said it expected raw material prices to ease in the second half of 2012.
Earlier this year the United Nations food agency also played down the problem, but on Thursday it acknowledged the risks.
"Prices have the potential to increase further," the Food and Agriculture Organisation's senior economist and grain analyst Abdolreza Abbassian told Reuters. "There is potential for a situation to develop like we had back in 2007/08."
The FAO Food Price Index, which measures monthly price changes for a food basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy, meat and sugar, was up 6 percent from June, after three months of declines.
Wheat output is also looking shaky as drought blights large producers such as Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, and raises the risk that they might impose export bans to hold down prices on their home markets.
Weather woes are also showing up in other significant wheat producers Australia and India.
Governments in large importing countries, which were shaken by unrest last time, had held off from making major purchases of grain as prices bubbled but now they are jumping back in to keep their stocks healthy and their populations satisfied.
The Mexican government, keen to avoid a repeat of the tortilla riots when corn prices jumped, has tried to secure lower corn prices by purchasing in bulk, buying a massive 1.516 million tonnes last week.
In 2007 tortillas cost on average 5.73 pesos per kilo and today they're 9.76 pesos per kilo, according to data from the economy ministry.
"I don't see social problems because the government is very focused on controlling the price of something that is an integral piece of the Mexican diet. They'll keep protecting the people," said Alvaro Ley, head of AMEG, the Mexican meat fatteners association.
However, dealers say the Mexican tactic could touch off a frenzy of buying by other countries wrongfooted by the U.S. drought. Iran, Algeria and Jordan are all shopping for grain this week.
One notable absentee so far is leading wheat buyer Egypt, which snaps up more than 10 million tonnes a year.
Pham noted that Egypt, which is still experiencing social and political tensions following last year's revolution, gets a quarter of what it consumes from the United States.
"Any upward movement in U.S. wheat prices will have significant impact on the lives of ordinary Egyptians, nearly half of whom subsist on less than two dollars a day," he added.
Economists expect to see fewer changes in diets as a result of the corn and soy-led rally than they did in 2007-08, when consumers in poorer areas of the Middle East, North Africa and Asia found alternative food supplies as rice and wheat soared.
High corn and soybean prices will trickle down to meat consumers in wealthier countries, still reeling from the financial crisis, as crops are used to feed livestock.
"The human implications of this are probably very different than the 2008 run-up in prices," said Pat Westhoff, director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute.
While the world's poor respond to higher food prices by finding something cheaper or simply eating less, many consumers in wealthier countries can afford to pay more, so demand holds up better. This indicates corn and soybean prices could stay stronger for longer.
Meat and other food producers in Japan, the world's biggest corn importer, will bear the brunt of the rally as the cost of feeding livestock rises, but deflationary pressures in the domestic market mean they cannot proportionately raise prices of beef and pork for consumers.
Feed mills are trying to offset the problem by increasing the use of corn from Brazil, Chinese soymeal in cattle feed and domestically produced and stockpiled soybeans for Tofu, but alternatives are limited.
Hog farmers in China, which accounts for 60 percent of the soybean traded across the world, are already facing higher feed costs with domestic soymeal prices hitting a record high of 4,048 yuan a tonne earlier this month.
Drought is also affecting parts of Europe including Spain, whose wheat harvest is expected to fall by over a quarter this year from 2011. Spain's debt crisis has exacerbated the problem, all but cutting off lines of credit to any other than the largest grains trading houses.
Domestic grain stocks are low and enough to last only until late August.
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WACO, Texas — University of New Hampshire head football coach Sean McDonnell was named an American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 2012 regional coach of the year on Monday. McDonnell was one of five Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) coaches selected by AFCA members who vote for coaches in their respective regions and divisions.
It is the third career AFCA regional coach of the year award for McDonnell, who was previously feted in 2004 and 2005. The 14th-year head coach guided the Wildcats to a co-CAA championship for the second time in his career (2005) with a 6-2 league record, and the 'Cats closed out the season with an 8-4 overall mark following Saturday's 23-7 loss at Wofford College in the second round of the NCAA Division I FCS Championship.
McDonnell, who earned his 100th career coaching triumph at Georgia State on Oct. 6, has posted a 104-66 record to become the second-winningest coach in school history, trailing only his mentor Bill Bowes (175-106-5) in overall victories. He was tabbed the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year in 2005, was crowned the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston Head Coach of the Year in 2000, '04 and '09, and he is a three-time New England Coach of the Year ('05, '08, '10).
Under McDonnell's leadership, the No. 11/13 Wildcats have strung together a nation-leading nine straight trips to the NCAA playoffs and have been ranked in the Top 25 for a staggering 125 consecutive polls, the nation's longest streak that dates back to Sept. 13, 2004.
McDonnell and his fellow 2012 Regional Coach of the Year winners will be recognized at the AFCA Coach of the Year Dinner at the 2012 AFCA Convention on Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Nashville, Tenn.
For more information on UNH football, visit www.unhwildcats.com.


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King of Doriath
The King of Doriath was the title of two Elf-lords of the Sindar, who ruled the kingdom of Doriath for many centuries from its foundation long before the beginning of the First Age to its destruction at the hands of the Sons of Fëanor. The Kings of Doriath were at the same time the High Kings of the Sindar.
Elu Thingol The founder of Doriath with his queen, Melian. He was lord there for millennia, and in that time his realm was protected from foes by the Girdle of Melian. Thingol was slain by Dwarves in approximately I 502, and Melian departed from the realm. He was succeeded by his grandson, the son of his daughter Lúthien.
Dior Eluchíl After Thingol's death he came to Menegroth and ruled the kingdom of his grandfather. Because Dior's treasuries held a Silmaril, the Sons of Fëanor assailed the citadel of Menegroth to recover it. There Dior was slain, and the kingdom ended.


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Anyone using or wishing to use the iPad/iPod or iPhone in the classroom and wishing to share lessons and ideas
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I used the SloPro app in fourth grade recently for a writing lesson. My goal was to have students expand their writing from one short sentence to two or three more descriptive sentences. Here is a write up of the idea and the app on my blog http://www.ideasforeducators.com/1/post/2013/02/slow-motion-writing...
I just got a grant for my Resourc Specialist classroom. I can't wait to get started. I would like to get a learning community together to discusss best applications for the iPad. Any suggestions for getting people together in my area.
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Dozier Elementary's "Sea of iPad Resources" for the classroom. Listed are educational apps that could be used with iPads in the classroom. The site has "500+ free apps" and "paying apps." The apps are divided by subject areas such as Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Music.
There are two additional categories including "book apps" and creative apps, which will allow student projects to be created. Also listed are many articles, links and blogs that might be helpful for each classroom teacher.
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Hi Everyone. 15 iPads have been bought at my school. Looking for suggestions on how to organise them efficiently - all charging, all portable aroung the school, get all apps onto them all at the same time without treating each one individually. I recall reading some time ago about other people having carts for charging then all and downloading apps to the all at the same time. How do you all oragnise them at your school?
I like Splashtop Whiteboard for controlling my computer from an ipad. It is easy to use and kid friendly too, to pass the ipad around. Need an app on ipad and one on your computer to have it work. Computer one is free. $9.99 for ipad
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A pair of stylish modern square radiator valves, designed and manufactured from quality chrome plated brass. Valves are angled and come as a pair.
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