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So thousands of people languished in downtown New Orleans, 4 days in the hot summer sun, with no food, little shelter and no water.
In the middle of the United States, thousands in a huge urban area did not recieve a single shipment of water for over 3 days. How the American military managed to ignore such a simple task -- airdrop of bottled water -- for 3 whole days following the largest natural disaster in the history of the United States -- boggles the mind.
An entire metropolitan area of over 500,000 people has to be abandoned for the next 2-6 months.
How does this happen? Well, I can tell you how the Bush appologists do it: ignore it.
CNN, The Washington Post, the New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, BBC.. the list goes on... The headlines read, "New Orleans Issues SOS".
What's George Will think of how Bush is handling this disaster? Hard to tell. His Washington Post opinion piece for Sept 1, 2005 is: The Value of 'Activism', as in "do we need activist judges?". Other Washington Post Opinion headlines:
"Chipping Away at Campaign Reform"
"Greenspan's Humility"
Even NPR gets into the act. Famous for its hour-long shows devoted to a single subject, Fresh Air continues its 5-segment series "Hip Hop Week".
I called a friend to ask what he thought about the disaster, he replied, "Oh yeah, the hurricane that hit New Orleans. I heard about it in the sports news."
New Orleans, LA is slipping into the ocean and somehow, many are still glued to Martha Stewart updates.
Wonder how these elections keep coming out so wierd?
90% of all people who have ever lived are dead. It must have been something they ate. -- unknown
Thursday, September 01, 2005
How the Appologists Do It
Posted by Humbug at 6:25 PM
2 comments:
- Cassy said...
You're right. The Bush administration is flailing. I am appalled to see this happening in America.
Those people are suffering like they are in a third world country. Bush needs to step up to the plate, grow a set and REALLY help out.
How nice of him to cut his vacation short. Jackass.
Btw, just blog browsing and found yours. It's a good read.
- Thursday, September 01, 2005 7:02:00 PM
- Humbug said...
Thanks, Cassy.
- Friday, September 02, 2005 11:34:00 AM
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Arnold & Itkin is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Whether it is promoting ethics in the legal profession, supporting medical research, helping fund employment opportunities for refugees, working with and mentoring high school kids, or promoting the arts, our law firm believes it has a duty to serve. In 2013, Arnold & Itkin employees worked with numerous non-profit organizations to help individuals and communities in and around Houston, Texas.
Just a few of the charitable groups we were honored to serve in 2013 include:
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Re: EMDK on Workabout Pro4 supports RDIF?Sean Kennedy Nov 13, 2014 11:18 AM (in response to Filipe Madureira)
Just so that I am clear in regard to your question: Are you asking about RFID on the Workabout Pro 4? And the EMDK compatability for the RFID technology on WAP4?
RFID on Psion Workabout Pro platforms is not accessible from the EMDK or Data Wedge at this time.
In order to use RFID technologies on Workabout Pro 4, you need both the Psion MDSDK and the Appropriate RFID SDK for the Module installed on the WAP4.
MDSDK : Mobile Devices SDK - Developer (SDK/HDK) - IngenuityWorking
RFID SDK: http://www.ingenuityworking.com/downloads/developer_sdkhdk/m/rfid_sdk/
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Compares the ancient epic and the American Western as parallel cultural narratives
Cowboy Classics looks at the remarkably intimate connection between Westerns and Greek and Roman epics, each of which focuses on a mythic-historical period from the past where our societal notions of what constitutes heroism, masculinity and honour were first forged.
1. Howard Hawks's Red River
2. Fred Zinnemann's High Noon
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4. John Ford's The Searchers
5. John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
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Day covers a number of aspects exploring both genres and goes in detail concerning important aspects of the heroic characters such as (sparse) language used, the complex system of ideal manhood (and gender roles in general) and the insistence to stand one's ground to fight for an ideal or justice. Her solid chapter on High Noon in particular makes this very clear. Recommend reading for any fan of Westerns, classic epic or scholar of American Studies.
Cowboy Classics is a straight-talking study in cultural reception. Day's analyses of Golden Age western films in light of Homer and Virgil are nuanced and deeply persuasive. Her work has much to teach us about heroism, gender, and the shaping of cultural identity, in both the present and the past.
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dare I say it,
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at least for this Mom.
The are handful of movies that I would call life altering == neat that you were able to take something away from this movie which is rare these days. :)
I've seen the previews on tv for this movie; it looks very interesting.
By the way, new blog award for you today over at my place. Enjoy!
Sounds like a good movie! Have a wonderful day
I have been wanting to see this!
Glad you say it's a great film!
It does sound good. I will have to look for it once it's out on dvd.
It does sound good. I will have to look for it once it's out on dvd.
I have debated to go and watch the movie. But maybe I will give it a go ahead. TFS. Ana
I've been wanting to see this movie, now for sure I will. Thanks Jill!
I would love to see this movie!
looks like a great movie, we haven't been to the theater in forever!!
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Thanks, Jill.. we don't go to the movies but it sounds like a winner :0)
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Here indoor functions and gardens are spatially intersp ersed in such a way that the indoor/outdoor distinction is rendered meaningless. Blurring of the envelope starts with the shadecloth roof, which floats gossamer-like over pool and living spaces alike. Batten-softened transitions from fully open roof areas to darker cosseted interiors, which surround the main space like "sleep-out" bungalows, also enrich the ambiguity. While sitting at the towering central fireplace, you may even get rained on.
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Bernie was born on July 11, 1927 in Clifton Springs, NY the daughter of the late Edward and Nettie Bremer. She lived in Phelps her entire life. Bernie was an active member of St. Francis Church in Phelps and volunteered for many years at the Phelps Community Food Cupboard and Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses. She worked with her husband Charles in Surge business for 35 years before retiring.
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In 1977 the Millmore Family, headed by Mr Tony Millmore, took over the operations of Easts Holidays Pty Ltd trading as Easts Holidays. This travel company's primary role was to provide all travel needs to those associates and members of Easts Leagues Club and its subsidiaries.
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Growing up in the Greene household, the day after Thanksgiving never involved trips to jam-packed stores fighting over the latest gadgets or new electronics.
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I recall it starting with just a few strands of lights, but soon after "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" came out, my father found a new standard.
As his lone son still living at home, I became his little South Pole elf to help create his fantastic display of exterior illumination.
Climbing up and down the antenna tower that doubled as a ladder with strand after strand of lights to clip onto the roof, I often voiced my displeasure. I longed to be on the couch with a turkey sandwich watching Texas and Texas A&M play. (Yes, kids. There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the state's largest two universities played annually in football.)
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As a teen, I didn't understand my father's labor of love. I didn't know if he was trying to impress neighbors or just make my mother happy.
Nearly 20 years later on a Black Friday, I wandered through the aisle of a general store where the Christmas lights were and suddenly a few strands of lights found there way into my basket. Then the rest of the day was spent in the yard putting out lights. There were more trips to the store and additions made until Christmas.
Over the past few years and at a second residence, more lights have been added, along with several creative displays. (There's more than a subtle tip of the cap to Star Wars.)
But now I get it. Dad wasn't really trying to impress anyone or win an award. While he wore a broad smile when a car stopped in front of the house to gawk for a few minutes, this was about making memories for him and the family. It's something I can now truly appreciate, though winning the Clark Griswold Award in the neighborhood would be a nice feather in the cap.
Most of all, I hope dad would say the house is "a beaut."
I can honestly tell him, like Clark, "Dad, you taught me everything I know about exterior illumination."
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"Have you ever done something simply on principle, because it was the right thing to do, knowing that you couldn't explain it to anyone, without there even being a good feeling attached to your act?" Karl Rahner wrote that and then added: "If you have done this, you have experienced God, perhaps without knowing it." Jesus would agree, so much so that he makes this both the central tenet of religion and the overriding criterion for salvation. We see this explicitly in the Gospel text where Jesus tells us that whatsoever we do to the poor on earth we do to him. For Jesus to give something to a poor person is to give something to God, and to neglect a poor person is to neglect God.
There is an important background to this teaching. People had been asking Jesus, "what will be the test? What will be the ultimate criterion for judgment as to whether or not someone enters into the kingdom of heaven? His answer surprised them. They had expected that the final judgment would revolve around issues of religious belonging, religious practice, correct observance and moral codes. Instead they got this answer: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory and all the angels with him, he will sit on the throne...and all the nations will be gathered before him. Then he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates sheep from goats. He will put the sheep on the right and the goats on the left."
What, according to Jesus, will be the basis for this separation? Only this: Did you feed the hungry? Give drink to the thirsty? Welcome the stranger? Clothe the naked? Visit the sick and imprisoned? Because when you do these things to the hungry, thirsty, strangers, sick and imprisoned, you do them to God : and vice versa! There was immediate confusion among those hearing these words. Both those who did what was asked and those who did not, were equally befuddled and lodged the same protest: "When? When did we see you hungry, thirsty, naked, or a stranger or sick or in prison and serve you or not serve you? When did we see you, O God, and do this to you?
Both groups are caught off guard and both seemingly ask the same question, but their protests are in fact different. The first group : those who had measured up : are pleasantly surprised. What they say to Jesus is essentially this: "We didn't know it was you! We were just doing what was right!" And Jesus responds: "It doesn't matter! In serving them, you were serving me!" Those who hadn't measured up are rudely shocked. Their protest is: "If we had only known. If we had known that it was you inside the poor, we would have responded. We just didn't know!" And Jesus answers: "It doesn't matter! In not serving them, you were avoiding me."
What's the lesson? The more obvious one is the challenge already contained in the famous mantra of the prophets who had stated unequivocally that the quality of our faith will be judged by the quality of justice in the land, and the quality of justice will be judged by how the most vulnerable groups in society (widows, orphans, strangers) fare while we are alive. The Jewish prophets had already taught us that serving the poor is a non-negotiable, integral part of religion,
that nobody gets to heaven without a letter of reference from the poor. But Jesus adds something: God just doesn't have a preferential option for the poor; God is inside the poor.
Yet there's another lesson, subtle but important: In this Gospel story, neither those who served God in the poor nor those who didn't serve God in the poor actually knew what they were doing. The first group did so simply because it was the right thing to do. They didn't realize God was hidden inside the poor. The second group didn't reach out because they didn't realize God was in the poor. Neither knew that God was there : and that's the lesson!
A mature disciple doesn't calculate or make distinctions as to whether God is inside a certain situation, whether a person seems worth it, whether a person is a Christian, or whether a person appears to be "good," before reaching out to serve. A mature disciple serves whoever is in need simply because they are in need.
T.S. Eliot said that the temptation that is the greatest treason is to do the right thing for the wrong reason. Jesus would add that doing the right thing is reason enough.


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Given an integer N, we have to generate the nth sequence of the following pattern.
- "1"
- "11" as the previous item contains one instance of 1.
- "21" as the previous entry contains two 1's.
- "1211" as the previous entry contains one 2 and one 1.
Following is the program which generates such a sequence. It runs in O(n*k) (where k is the length of the sequence) time and it utilizes only constant extra space.


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Hi folksJust thought I'd add a reminder of my own proposal for an alternative path to occam-pi, in Honeysuckle. Â(Draft document and past papersÂhere.)To my mind, the big things missing in occam were :â Âsymmetry processes in sequence and parallel, with the ability to pass object itself over channel (mobile objects)
â Âadequate support for data abstraction, including dynamic objects like lists and trees(this means Hoare's (1975) Recursive Data Structures, including invariants, which eliminate the need for explicit pointers)
â Âtransparent support for project modularity, i.e.Âthe use of pre-existing or separately developed code (replacing #USE)
â Âsupport for bindingÂspecification and design, visual, textual or both Â(guaranteeing refinement)
â Âprotection against deadlock via formal static verification (e.g.Âof client/server architecture)
â Â(admittedly a pet vexation) a do-while-do loop, with multiple exits (I use 'em all the time, in pseudocode at least).
Honeysuckle addressed all of these, at least as a proposal. ÂProducing a compiler is somewhat costly, as it adds yet more static verification. Â(I still plan to implement one but that has to wait until I've finished home-educating my two boys â another four years, so it's open to anyone else with an interest.)
Note that I do notÂshare an enthusiasm for anything else mobile beyond objects. ÂI believe that the model for abstraction represented by a language must be both accessible to a large community, to provide adequate recruitment, and be sufficiently transparent to eliminate as much opportunity for error as possible, even among "black-belt" programmers. ÂIn other words, be a lot more like engineering of hardware, bridges etc. The proportion of students I have encountered who would stand any chance of getting mobile processes and channels right is vanishingly small â even smaller than the proportion who could be trusted with pointers.
I noted this last CPA that the Kent team plan to implement recursive data types. ÂI raised the issue of just how programmability compares with pointers, but was slapped down by Peter. ÂWhile I'm well aware of how one programs lists and trees this way (without pointers), issues still remain. ÂI've just implemented an AVL tree ADT and can't help wondering how I'd do tree rotations without pointers. ÂI think I could do it, but it's certainly unfamiliar, and might be a hard sell to many.
Lastly, I think we should be well aware of the cost to our mission of allowing the perception that we're in conflict with traditional OOP. ÂIt's certainly the case that there is hostility among some of us, but this is an image we cannot afford, and we have certainly failed to address the biggest weakness in our flagship language, occam â that it does not support the construction of anything more ambitious than a simple record or array, and is therefore unsuitable for a host of applications.


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McINTYRE, Blaine R. - It is with heavy hearts the family of Blaine McIntyre share his passing with family and friends. Blaine passed away from cancer on September 2, 2017 in Cochrane, AB surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 1962 in Edmonton, Alberta, Blaine was the youngest of five children to Dennis Jerry McIntyre of Sundre, Alberta and Vonda Mildred Bernice Hunter of Elphinstone, Manitoba. Blaine is loved and missed by his wife and high school sweet-heart Jocelyn Brett McIntyre, his daughters Katie McIntyre (Edmonton, AB), Robin McIntyre & son-in-law Stephen Chapin (Calgary, AB), and Hannah McIntyre (Cochrane, AB). Also his sister Arlene (James) Wilde of Carstairs, AB, his brothers Wayne (Lorraine) McIntyre of Faust, AB, and Murray McIntyre of Vancouver, BC, numerous nieces, nephews, and the Brett in-laws of Cochrane and Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Blaine was predeceased by sister Jackie-Lynn McIntyre (1959 Edmonton, AB) his parents Dennis Jerry McIntyre (1997 Fort Saskatchewan, AB.) & Vonda McIntyre (2012 Carstairs, AB) and sister in law, Brenda (Kyle) McIntyre (2001 Edmonton, AB.). One may send condolences to the family via McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home at http://www.mhfh.com/ mcintyre-blaine-robert/ A Memorial for Blaine McIntyre will be held Saturday, September 24, 2017 at the Cochrane Ranchehouse at 101 Ranchehouse Rd in Cochrane, AB from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage a donation in Blaine's memory to the Alberta Cancer Foundation/ Tom Baker Cancer Centre.13211156
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Family Fun In Peoria IL
Peoria's Favorite Source of Fun | Peoria Rivermen
What better way to celebrate the weekend than by catching a game with the Peoria Rivermen? The city of Peoria is full of opportunities for family fun, so we hope to see you!
The Peoria Rivermen have consistently played hockey at a high level. After joining the Southern Professional Hockey League, the Rivermen wasted no time capturing back-to-back regular season championships, including a trip to the President's Cup finals in 2016. Their play translated to the league's best attendance for consecutive seasons.
We promise top-notch entertainment day in and day out. If you're looking for indoor activities or must-see destinations in Peoria IL, look no further than Carver Arena, home of the Rivermen.
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About Rivermen Hockey
Professional hockey has had a home in Peoria since the 1982-1983 season, when the team began play as the Peoria Prancers of the International Hockey League. Not too long ago, unexpected circumstances forced the Rivermen to rebuild our brand from the ground up, but we came back stronger than ever. Our fans have been a large part of that, helping the team rise to the top of the league in attendance.
The Rivermen had yet another historic season in 2015-2016. The team rode a league-high 14-game streak through December and January, propelled by strong defense and lockdown goaltending from two-time SPHL Goalie of the Year Kyle Rank. The team finished with 39 wins and their second consecutive regular season title. The team swept the Fayetteville FireAntz in the semifinals, allowing a record zero goals in the entire series.
Our fans are a huge part of our success. We wouldn't be a league leader in attendance if it wasn't for our passionate fans. That's why we want to pay them back with top-notch entertainment and family fun.
Peoria's Points of Interest
- Wildlife Prairie Park
- Peoria Zoo
- Riverfront
- John C. Flanegan House Museum
- Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino
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- Landmark Recreation Bowling Center
- Giant Oak Park
Family Fun In Peoria IL
We like to schedule special events, promotionals, and giveaways to sprinkle some additional fun on top of exciting, professional-level hockey. You can see our promotional schedule here, or you can come to a game and see for yourself! We believe there are things to do for everyone at a Rivermen game.


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Friday, November 22, 2013
{This Moment} Finishing Touches
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How awesome, I can't wait to see pics of the finish product!ReplyDelete
So much concentration! :)ReplyDelete
I have another outdoors moment this week. http://robinfollette.com/this-moment-moose-skull/
fabulous. :) have a wonderful weekend.ReplyDelete
Awesome! I'm so glad to hear Girl Scouts are doing this too (took a while…)! Have a great weekend!ReplyDelete
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Here is my moment http://www.daftlydomestic.com/?p=644.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Great moment! I always loved watching my boys build their derby cars, too. :) Thanks for visiting my blog!ReplyDelete
Ah! Fantastic. I love a good "make" moment.ReplyDelete
Go car, go!
I love this. I love making. I'm an engineer - I would have loved that as a kid. And in light of the recent fuss about 'GoldieBlox' - yours is the real deal. No need for cutesy and pink ... Just take your girls seriously and help them do stuff! (OK, abusing your blog for a random rant...sorry 'bout that.).ReplyDelete
Anyway, here's mine:
and of course I found you on soulemama.
Sweet moment!ReplyDelete
Such a great moment...wish the girls luck. I am sure they will have a wonderful time. Happy weekend.ReplyDelete
How sweet for them! What memories! Here's ours: http://1000hoursoutside.com/2013/11/22/this-moment-10/ReplyDelete
Such a great moment!! We have derby races near where we live also and I have a couple of friends whose children participate. It always sounds like great fun!! I hope you all had a blast!! : )ReplyDelete
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What are you crafting? Looks very inviting!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM
I love that Girl Scout is doing a derby and the car looks great!ReplyDelete
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Oh fun! I can't wait to see the finished car!ReplyDelete
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That's such a lovely photo, they both look so intent on their work. Hope the Derby is a great success and thanks for stopping by my place earlier.ReplyDelete
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Merrigum Lions Club Operation Bear
Articles and photos from the Shepparton News by Rhiannon Tuffield - Jan 03 2017
A group of soft, shiny, new teddies are ready to help ease the trauma of being in hospital for many Goulburn Valley children.
The bears are a long-standing Lions project and the Merrigum club has donated 10 bears to the children's ward at Goulburn Valley Health. Each year Merrigum Lions aims to raise money for multiple projects and the teddy bear initiative was one the group hoped to continue.
GV Health Foundation director Carmel Johnson said the foundation was appreciative of the donation, which would ease children through the often difficult time in hospital.
''There are children who come into hospital who often don't have something to comfort them or they don't have their favourite toy with them, so this is a fantastic project that Merrigum Lions has achieved,'' Ms Johnson said.
''When children are in hospital they're in a strange situation and it's often a traumatic time, so to be able to have a nice cuddly teddy, I'm sure, is very beneficial for them.
''If a child needs some additional comfort and doesn't have their favourite toy with them, these trauma or comfort teddies will be a great asset,'' she said.
Merrigum Lions secretary Julie Henderson said the 10 bears would be distributed through the ward, but recipients would not necessarily be trauma affected.
''They might not have come with any support and if we can help them through their first 24 hours until someone goes home to get their toy then that's what we'll do,'' Ms Henderson said.
''It doesn't have to be a trauma; it doesn't even have to be a car accident or a house fire or something dramatic; it can just be that they need something for comfort.''
Ms Henderson said if the project was successful, the Merrigum Lions would look to buy more and eventually take the project to a zone level, where other clubs could get involved.
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On February 7, The Harvard Law Forum hosted a roundtable on The Record's recent book, Our Bicentennial Crisis: A Call to Action for Harvard Law School's Public Interest Mission.
Professors Randall Kennedy, Duncan Kennedy, Carol Steiker and Todd Rakoff joined the author, Pete Davis '18, in a roundtable discussion.
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For the most part of the day yesterday, 2 ladies came in to talk to Room 7 and they were from a company called 'The Everyday Theatre.' We talked about family violence and asking for help. I learnt that family violence not only affects the parents, but the child or children badly. They feel like they can't talk to anyone and can't express how they really feel. In the future I hope to be able to help children of family violence.
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Mary Terese DeCaro, 48, of 890 Midway Dr., Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 5 p.m. in Heritage Valley Beaver.
Mary was born on March 28, 1960, in Ellwood City, to Dr. John J. DeCaro Sr. and Theresa Rossi DeCaro of Ellwood City. Mary Terese was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School, where in 9th grade, she was a member of the first Lincoln High School girl's basketball team. Mary Terese graduated from Slippery Rock State University in 1982 with a B.S. degree in Education. She taught elementary education at St. Gregory's Catholic School in Zelienople and the North Hills School District before joining the Ellwood City Area School District in 1991 where she taught first grade at Northside Elementary School.
Mary Terese played softball in the Ellwood City girl's softball league. She generously volunteered her time with the high school musicals and was a member of the choral boosters. Mary Terese loved life, especially her family, nieces and nephews and friends. She enjoyed gardening and will be remembered for her capacity to love others and taking care of other people.
Mary Terese is survived by her parents, two sisters and their spouses, Cynthia and David Montoya of Sante Fe NM and Celeste and Bruce Kier of Webster NY; one brother and his wife, John and Sarah DeCaro Jr. of Ellwood City; her nieces and nephews, John DeCaro III, Felecia Kier and Tess, Christian, and David Michael Montoya. She was also survived by her very close friend, Mary Beth Dunning and her roommate, Cynthia Pertile.
Visitation will be held today March 23, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SAMUEL TEOLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 309 Spring Ave., Ellwood City. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Redeemer Church with Father Mark Thomas officiating.
Internment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Those attending the funeral Mass are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday by 9:20 a.m. as the procession to church will begin to leave at 9:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Redeemer Angel Fund or to the Ellwood City Education Foundation.


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An idea conceived on a camping trip evolved into an award-winning project for three Cal State East Bay graduate students.
Jason Anaya, Michael Emono and Richard Rizzo combined their shared interests in tiny houses, sustainability and dystopian fiction with their individual talents and expertise to create "Live Cube." The project, part of their multimedia graduate program at Cal State East Bay, has generated interest beyond the classroom, earning two Editor's Choice awards at the Bay Area Maker Faire.
"We wanted to share this message about how (society) over-consumes and how minimalistic we could actually be to survive," Emono said. "That was one of the motivations for this project, and telling a cool story built it into this."
A visit into the Live Cube, a one-room space, gives a glimpse of what Earth might be like in a resource-starved future. It tells the story of one man's life in the dystopian society through the objects in his tiny house. As visitors explore the space, the objects they touch will trigger an audio excerpt of the life the fictional man leads in a world lacking sufficient water, energy and oil. For example, pushing the water pump triggers the man's thoughts about living with a rationed amount of water sent by the government.
"Right now the way they're trying to make us conserve water is charging us more for it," Anaya said. "We figure the ultimate way is to not have plumbing. If you don't have water coming into the house, you only get what (the government) sends you. In this future, they would ship you the water. You'd use it, and you'd ship back the dirty water. They'd keeping cleaning and recycling it."
The creative and innovative project was run entirely on solar power at several Maker Faires in the spring, where it was a hit with judges and fair-goers. In Reno, people braved 45-minute lines to learn more about Anaya, Emono and Rizzo's idea of a dystopian society.
Though the three students graduated in June, they're hoping Live Cube can live on. They still have ideas to make the space more detailed and realistic.
"We're trying to come up with all kinds of different angles so this project can benefit not just our degrees," said Anaya, who also teaches in the art department at CSUEB. "Maybe we can involve the school and continue to work on it."
Besides being able to create a fascinating look at Earth's potentially grim future, the collaborative nature of CSUEB's multimedia graduate program allowed Rizzo, Anaya and Emono to learn from each other and build real-world skills.
"It allowed us to work creatively and collaboratively with other people," Rizzo said. "In a good working environment you want people who can collaborate because ego gets in the way a lot of times. This program totally is great for that and exploring the creative process."


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On Welcoming New People in Worship Services … After the First Visit
Beware the Black Hole of Time February 16, 2016, Austin Brown I'm not thinking about the people who get their keys out during the last song and scurry away immediately after the benediction (or maybe during!). Nor am I thinking about those individuals who only halfheartedly …Read More →
Why Church Members Don't Invite Others to Church
Below is an article written by Dr. Chuck Lawless which was posted on thomrainer.com. The article points to ten reasons why church members say they don't invite others to attend the worship services at their church. The beginning of the article indicates that a majority …Read More →
On Attending the Worship Services of Your Church
The following is a blog post from Kevin DeYoung and is taken from his blog at the Gospel Coalition. It addresses the very important issue of the commitment of the modern Christian to the church. The Scandal of the Semi-Churched This is one of …Read More →
The Unity of Worship
I recently thought about the very first song that we sang at Hope in our first worship service. The song was "He Reigns" which was recorded by the Newsboys (click here to read all the lyrics – or here for a video of the Newsboys). …Read More →
Why is "Community" in our name?
One question that I've been asked on a number of occasions is "Why did you use 'Community' in your church's name instead of 'Presbyterian'?" Before I talk about the reason, let me first say that we are not in any way ashamed to be identified …Read More →


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Ridge Playground
|The small playground on route 25 in Ridge is nestled just off a busy road and provides a cool transportation theme to it's playspace.
|The small playground on route 25 in Ridge is nestled just off a busy road and provides a cool transportation theme to it's playspace.
|The Suffolk County park at Lake Ronkonkoma is the home of a very large playground complex as well as athletic fields, mobile pier and a non-swimming beach.
|The Hidden Pond Park in Hauppauge is home to a town of Islip pool, a skating rink, tennis courts, ball fields and a small playground.
|The Holtsville Ecology Center in (where else?) Holtsville showcases a number of animals that have been rescued from the wild as well as your standard farm animals. The site also features a playground, nature walk and Brookhaven Town pool.
|The John J. Burns park in Massapequa boasts a state-of-the-art athletic complex and a nice little playground, marked by a field of blue.
|The playground at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow is a sprawling complex of five different play areas as well as multiple swing sets and a sprayground.
|The playground at Cantiague Park in Hicksville provides three age-grouped playsets and a handicapped play area.
|The Agawan Lake Park in the village of Southampton provides a brief respite from the bustle of a busy Main Street.
|The extensive playset at Diamond in the Pines park provides for lots of exploration.
|The Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank is a working farm where visitors can see a wide variety of livestock up close.


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Holiday Boutique
November 29, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
First Church Preschool will hold its annual Holiday Boutique and Silent Auction on Wednesday, November 16th from 1:00 – 7:00pm.
Get started on your holiday shopping with an array of vendors and wonderful silent auction items for the entire family. Santa will be there to take photos with the children.


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At least over half the world probably knows who Kim Kardashian West is. So my guessing is not just avid Keeping Up With The Kardashians fans tuned in to last nights episode Paris. Some people who have probably never seen … Continue reading
Trump's Sexism Becomes Hilary's Fault
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Kid Coolsified Becomes First $1 Million Halter Sire
AQHA congratulates Kid Coolsified, the halter industry's first $1 million sire.
November 9, 2015
The American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to share a pivotal moment in American Quarter Horse history. This fall, Kid Coolsified became the halter industry's first $1 million sire.
As of November 9, Kid Coolsified's get have officially amassed $1,107,969, according to Robin Glenn Pedigrees, a subsidiary of AQHA. That total is expected to increase after results are processed from the All American Quarter Horse Congress, where Kid Coolsified offspring scored in multiple classes and divisions.
A 2000 chestnut stallion by Kid Clusified and out of Coolsie Coosa by Ima Cool Skip, Kid Coolsified was bred by Scott Haack's Arcadia Farm in Spring Lake, Michigan. In 2003, "Coos" was purchased by Kelli Jensen of Freeland, Michigan. During that storybook year, Kelli's husband, Steve, showed Coos to amateur 3-year-old stallion championships at the AQHA World Championship Show and Congress, while AQHA Professional Horseman Ted Turner Jr. of Aubrey, Texas, showed Coos to Congress and AQHA World championships in the open division, including the grand champion stallion title at the Congress.
Following his open world championship, Kid Coolsified retired to stud under the management of Rick and Julie Leek of Dryden, Michigan. Through his 12 foal crops, Coos has sired 594 registered foals, 174 of whom are point earners. His point earners have set the halter ring on fire, earning 7,921.5 total points, 206 Registers of Merit, 26 AQHA world championships, 20 AQHA reserve AQHA world championships and three year-end high-point titles. He has sired 244 money earners, who have posted average earnings of $4,541.
"I always wanted Coos to have the opportunity to reach this level of achievement as a sire because I thought he deserved it," Steve said. "I'm really happy that he's going to have this little piece in history that I think he so rightfully earned.
"Coos couldn't have reached this milestone without his longtime breeding managers, Rick and Julie Leek. Sincere thanks to them for all they did. Thanks also go to all the mare owners who have continued to support Coos through the years. These are people who love their horses, and appreciate great structure and personality in their babies. That's what drew breeders to Coos, and that's what has kept bringing them back year after year."
In January 2015, Kid Coolsified passed into the co-ownership of Steve Jensen and Billy Franks. He now stands at Billy and Suzonne Franks' Three Nails Ranch in Cisco, Texas.
"A special thanks go to Billy and Suzonne Franks," Steve continued, "for their commitment to Coos and for the excellent care they are giving him. Our partnership has already taken Coos' career to new heights, and it's incredible to be able to celebrate his achievements as a team."
Ramping up to Kid Coolsified's $1 million milestone has been exciting, to say the least. It was at the 2014 Breeders Halter Futurity that Steve was tipped off that Coos was nearing $1 million sire status. He was able to track Coos' progression to $1 million using the RGP FoalTracker, a free weekly notification service that allows users to track the performance of their horses or their offspring. The FoalTracker, plus the wide array of RGP e-research products, are available at www.robinglenn.com.
Read this exclusive American Quarter Horse Journal interview with owner Steve Jensen for more about the road that led to Kid Coolsified becoming the industry's first $1 million halter sire.


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Tasteless, in a sort of tacky, over-designed kind of way. Obviously built from some stock eCommerce code. I mean, "proceed to confessional"??? At least they removed the little shopping trolley icons.
I think it's supposed to be an online confessional for Catholics. Is it valid? Probably not. Is it legal? Who knows. Are they serious? I fucking hope not.
Just plain wrong. Bizarrely logical, but somehow pointless. They certainly win points for effort, and presumably they mean well (there's no world domination/financial gain involved). Loses marks for lack of psychosis, gains them for sheer idiocy.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Word Art Wednesday - March 7, 2012
Often it is faithfulness in little things that builds our strength. The first image that came to my mind was a wall -- brick upon brick -- or stone upon stone -- each bound to the other with the mortar of faith and perseverance. Each piece in and of itself is not substantial -- but bound together, they form a safe barrier, a wall of protection. The principle can be applied to so many aspects of life -- habits, finances, health, exercise, character development . . .
As my mind is drawn to spring, I also found myself thinking about how this quotation applies to a bird building a nest. Each piece of the nest is insignificant and weak on its own -- but packed together with persistent effort and attention, the twigs, feathers, strands of grass, and grains of mud unite to form a safe refuge from the elements. The bird, faithful in collecting small bits of virtual nothingness, builds a strong nest that will protect her and her offspring from wind, rain, sun, and storm. That image is what I set out to depict in this week's art (the background is another from my The Artistic Mother stash):
Can you think of other applications of this quotation in life?
If you'd like to make a piece of art with this quotation, pick it up at Word Art Wednesday's Challenge # 18. Link up there with your art using any scripture or inspirational quotation, and you could win something from this week's sponsor, Whimsy Stamps, a "family owned art stamp company dedicated to providing crafters around the world with whimsical and fun rubber and digital stamp designs."
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Beautiful creation for this verse. It is just perfect, piece by piece.ReplyDelete
Beautiful, brilliant color! I love the silhouette.ReplyDelete
Beautiful, vibrant background, Paula--thank you for allowing me to join you this month for the Word Art Wednesday challenges!ReplyDelete
Great interpretation of the saying! Beautiful piece of art.ReplyDelete
As always-I'm blown away by your colors and application of scripture. Love your talent!ReplyDelete
And again.... beautiful art piece. And I love your explanation of the bird and his nest. You have a gift of really vision things and put it onto paper.ReplyDelete
Have a blessed weekend!
Xinme, this piece is just beautiful. I love the bird and the colors. A great saying from Mother Teresa with many applications in life. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting...and more importantly, thanks for staying connected. May the Lord bless your day with peace, joy and a sense of His loving presence.ReplyDelete
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Following you now in both spots. Hope you'll do the same on mine.ReplyDelete
Paula, this is so pretty. I love how you capture the beauty from within. Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete


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Programming I've Been Up To
I haven't posted in a while, and whilst I have a rather lengthy post brewing in my Home folder I thought I'd make a shorter one for the time being.
I've been playing around in Python, C and C++ and aside from my usual experiments I've been trying to push (literally) a new blogging, and general notification, system by getting XMPP PubSub integrated into more applications. The big problem I've found is that there is very little to work with from an application point of view, most development efforts seem to be web-focused.
After a little play around with Gloox it became obvious that its PubSub support, whilst probably going to be awesome when it's finished, is unusable at the moment (no amount of messing could even get their example to work :( ). Since my C++ is laughably bad, Gloox would end up releasing their PubSub support before I'd become capable of helping. Thus I decided I'd write a PubSub-capable library in Python using xmpppy (both of which I'm very familiar with).
I've been working on it for a couple of weeks now and it seems to be taking shape nicely. I started by essentially writing methods to send every sending example given in the XEP-0060 specification. This I originally did by sticking strings together since XML libraries are usually over my head, but now that they're all there I've decided to take the plunge into using XML programmatically and have learned to use elementtree to rewrite these methods (rewriting them as I test them).
In the past couple of days I've been working on dealing with the replies being sent back from the server, and have implemented a way for replies to be sent to handling functions defined within the original message's sending method. The reply handlers add to and alter an XML tree containing all known servers, their capabilities, their nodes, node configurations, subscribers, etc. which can be used by applications as 'get' capability. After the handling functions have 100% coverage I'd like to add a set of abstracted methods (true getters and setters) to make using the library more Object Oriented, more Python-like and more intuitive. This would allow the internal workings of the library (which are probably a very poor design due to my inexperience) to be completely rewritten again and again in future versions without breaking API compatibility.
Once the sending and receiving are working I'm thinking of making a translator program which receives PubSub notifications and writes them to local files. In this way it would be trivial to receive Atom-over-PubSub in any current news reader capable of reading Atom (which is pretty much all, and with converters it is all). This would basically involve subscribing to some PubSub nodes, logging in with the converter, giving it a file name to write to then adding this file as an Atom feed in a news reader. This is obviously a temporary solution since it still involves polling, but at least that polling is local and not networked. After that I want to add support to an existing, or make my own, offline blogging application. After that I have a few nice ideas bouncing around in my head :)
For those who are bored by text manipulation I don't blame you :) Here is a little Public Domain program I've written which draws pretty patterns in a window instead :) Kind of looks like moonlight filtering down through clearings in a forest canopy.... or thousands of simultaneous random walks brightening and tinting every pixel they cross :) To run it you'll need Python and Pygame installed, then run it however you'd run a Python program on your system :) As a Python program it can be opened and changed with a text editor, so anyone wanting to understand programming a little can play around with the settings (the interesting ones have comments)
Oh, I've also discovered that my previous dislike of honey has changed, since it's now awesome. That is all.


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|The following article is reprinted with permission from The MHE Coalition from The MHE Coalition Newsletter No. 10, June 1, 2002
|MHE and Me
|MHE Surgery
Some helpful tips and advice from
families who have been through it
|With several new members facing their children's first surgeries, we decided that this would be a good time to revive the idea of an MHE Surgery Handbook. Starting this project on a small scale, I asked for input from YahooGroups members. Our thanks to JoAnn, Cassie, Kate, Karla, Max, Chele, and Suzanne for sharing what they have learned through their children's (and in some cases their own) surgeries. We would love to get more tips for the MHE Surgery Handbook for both children and adults, including specific hints for different procedures (i.e., fixators, hip surgery, arm surgery, hand surgery, etc.). Please send them to me at firstname.lastname@example.com, or by mail to 14 Stony Brook Drive, Pine Island, NY 10969. Thanks! Susan Wynn
Preparing for Surgery
* Find out everything you can about the surgery, hospital procedures before hand (Will you be allowed to accompany your child into the operating room and stay with him or her while anesthesia is being administered? How will anesthesia be delivered? Will you be allowed into the recovery room, and when? Will a parent be allowed to sleep in the child's room, visiting hours, etc.). Don't assume that every hospital allows the same level of parental participation. Knowing as many details as possible will help make you less anxious, and you'll know that you'll be able to keep promises that you make! A calm parent makes for a calmer child. If you are having difficulty dealing with your own anxiety, speak to your doctor about ways to handle it.
* Suzanne says the one thing that most helped her son, Bobby, prepare for surgery was the hospital tour. The entire family participated in a tour of the operating and recovery rooms, and Bobby got a first hand look at the table, the lights, and the equipment, receiving explanations of the procedures so that there was little left to the imagination and his fears were allayed. Several other parents have said that the pre-hospital tour is helpful for the whole family.
* Max advises families having surgery done at a large medical campus to look at a map and know where everything is before you go! It's easy to get lost, especially when you're anxious and feeling overwhelmed.
* JoAnn found a wonderful website that features "You're Having Surgery! A preparation guide and coloring book for pediatric surgery". This is available at http://cmc.mcg.edu/kids_families/kids/index.htm
* There are books available to help kids of all ages deal with their anxieties about undergoing surgery. An MHE and Me favorite is: "Franklin Goes to the Hospital" by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, and we try to send copies of both the book and coloring book, along with a stuffed animal, to young children scheduled for surgery whenever possible.
* If you are unable to make it to the hospital for a tour, there are online hospital tours available. One such tour can be found at the Band-Aides & Blackboards Web Site: http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/hospital.html.
* Karla has a tip to help make pre-ops go a little easier: Start drinking lots of water 2 or 3 days before going to the hospital to make veins nice and "plump", so that pre-op blood work will go easier.
* If your child will need crutches, a walker, or a wheelchair after surgery, try to arrange for pre-surgical training. It is a big help if a child can learn to get around before he or she is experiencing post-operative pain.
* Have your doctor give you prescriptions for pain medication prior to the surgery, so that you can have it filled and waiting for you at home when you arrive back from the hospital. Most children only need prescription pain medication for a few days. Cassie recommends speaking to your doctor about "layering" Tylenol with Motrin after surgery, which means giving Motrin or Tylenol, then a specified number of hours later giving the other. As always, be sure to check with your child's physician about any medications. Cassie also recommends stocking up on Benadryl, for the itchies that often seem to occur after surgery.
* Will your child be in a cast or an immobilizer after surgery? Before surgery is a good time to try ways to get in and out of the car, up and down stairs, etc. Wrap your child's leg or arm in a big towel, then playact how you will be able to accomplish these normally easy acts. This is something we wish we had thought of before Nicole's first surgery. The logistics of getting in and out of the car, then having to carry her into the house were just things that never occurred to us, and it was very, very difficult. We've gotten much better with practice, and Nicole is great at figuring out alternate methods of mobility.
* A pre-surgery shopping list might include items like: flushable wet wipes (sometimes a bedpan is necessary for a day or so…), disposable, rinse-free cloths (like Comfort Bath), which you can heat in the microwave (they now also make a special cap for a water-free "shampoo, too). Kate suggests liquid shower gel, since regular soap is too hard to rinse off in a sponge bath.
* Ginger ale or coke, Popsicles, Jello, crackers, etc., in case your child is queasy, something that can last for several days after surgery. Loss of appetite is common, and can last for awhile. Meal replacement drinks can be helpful, if your child will take them.
* Cassie recommends bags of frozen peas to use as icepacks after surgery. (Just be sure to mark the bag. Since it will be in and out of the freezer, you won't want to cook them). Another handy item for when you're ready to use heat: socks filled with raw rice (not instant) and tied at the top are microwaveable and make great heat packs. Use different size socks for different areas! (Soccer socks can make great heat wraps for around the neck and shoulders!).
* Think ahead to what your child will wear home from the hospital. If you're having arm surgery, Kate says that, since you won't be able to pull things over your head, tops and pajamas that button are absolutely essential. If the leg will be in an immobilizer or cast, you will need wide leg, stretchy shorts or sweats that will fit over it, and loose-fitting socks and slippers can be of help, too. You'll also need underwear that can fit over the bandages, etc., so make sure it's stretchy enough!
Packing for the Hospital
* Karla's list included some great ideas: Pack a disposable camera and get pre and post-op snapshots, plus photos of all the wonderful hospital staff. Have duplicates made and send the hospital a set, too! Bring a favorite movie to the hospital, labeled with own name. (Note: Double check with the hospital to make sure a VCR will be available for your child. Not all hospitals have them, as we found out when we went prepared with Nicole's favorite tape). Bring a favorite soft blanket or pillow for cuddling with. Buy new soft slippers for your child's hospital stay and give them as a surprise at the hospital.
* Cassie brings along her own feather pillow. Conor uses it when he needs it, either for comfort, or for extra propping, and Cassie uses it when Conor doesn't need it. Cassie also brings along a supply of soda, and a book or video for her to watch for those times Conor's sleeping.
* Make sure you have a pad and pen with you to write down any instructions the medical staff might give, and to write down questions you might have. Keep track of when pain and other medications are given and when your child will be due for the next dose. There are times when you will need to make sure your child gets his pain medication on schedule. You don't want to wait until your child is hurting.
* Even if your child is scheduled for same-day surgery, it doesn't hurt to throw into a bag, toothbrushes, toothpaste, a clean t-shirt, and other essential items, just in case it turns into an overnighter.
* Bring along a few snacks. You may not be able to get away for meals. Also pack any medications you might need, for headache, backache, etc. The experience can be both emotionally and physically stressful.
The Ride Home
* Everyone agrees – bring plenty of pillows for the car, for the ride home. You'll want to cushion the area operated on, and make the patient as comfortable as possible. Another helpful item is a small plastic garbage can and some plastic liners, just in case your child gets sick on the way home. Keep some towels and wet wipes in the car, too.
* Chele has plenty of experience here and, besides collecting all bed pillows in the house, advises that driving home, take it slow, avoid railroad tracks, and time your departure after your child has had pain medication and it has begun to take effect.
* Even though it can be difficult, be sure to use the seatbelt!
When you Get Home
* If possible, have someone set up the bed for the patient so it's all ready for your arrival. We usually have Nicole sleep on the living room couch for a few days post-op. It's a good height for her, and there is an easier path for her to get to the bathroom with her walker. There is also room there for me and her younger sister to camp out with her. We have the couch covered in several soft quilts, plenty of pillows, and that same plastic garbage can nearby, as nausea can continue for several days post-op. I usually wind up sleeping near Nicole for several days post-op. Depending on the recuperation and type of surgery, parents have been known to "camp out" for much longer periods.
* According to Chele, the day you come home from the hospital, and the next day, are the worst, so be prepared. She also advises that it will probably be between 5 and 7 days before you get a full night's sleep, so nap when your child naps, sleep when your child sleeps, and have plenty of coffee on hand!
* The first few days post-op, make sure that pain medications are given on schedule. Once pain starts, it's harder to control.
* Remember that this is a hard time for siblings, who are bound to feel frightened when they see their brother or sister in pain, and left out and forgotten when their needs have to take a backseat to a post-op patient.


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I had a reader on Twitter request a fit review of the Sunset Savasana Pullover and since my store never got it in this pretty Minkberry I opted to order it online to check the color out as well as do a fit review. Online the Minkberry looks a little bit washed out and flat but in person it's much richer than expected and very flattering on. I was sure I wouldn't like this sweater in person but actually I like it quite a lot, even from the front. I really like how it is swingy in the front and a bit oversized and long and in the back it has the feminine scoop at the neckline and exposed back. The merino wool is quite itchy for me though and the only way I'd be able to wear this is layering a tank underneath. I don't mind the feel of wool on my arms and legs but I cannot stand that itch in my torso or chest and neck area. If you are sensitive to wool, this sweater will drive you crazy. I got this in my TTS 10 and I know a lot of people have preferred their size down in this but I think the sweater lays better being slightly oversized. It's not boxy and it has such a nice drape in the front that I'd hate to get rid of that to make it a more conventional looking sweater by sizing down.
Excuse my ratty hair. This is how I wear it to school pickup and drop off.


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