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Mixed Biblical interpretations on homosexuality
Posted in News on October 1, 2013
"The Bible has been misused to fight homosexuality, it is not against homosexuality as we know it today, the Bible is against some aspects of homosexuality which was practiced by the Cannanites in their shrines and its called cultic temple prostitution where the priests performed anal sex as a way of conferring blessings to the worshippers," says Reverend Michael Kimindu.
"The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah is amplified as a lack of hospitality, so it is not right to use the Sodom story as a reference against homosexuality in the Bible. It has been misinterpreted, mistranslated and misapplied."
Homosexuality remains a thorny issue in most traditional and religious communities as these groups in society battle to disassociate themselves from homosexuals but of note is how religious writings are being interpreted to either condemn or fight for sexual minority rights.
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Disability group presses for charter alterations ahead of polls
Posted in News on March 15, 2013
The Zimbabwe National League of the Blind (ZNLB) has engaged the three political parties in the inclusive government seeking alterations of clauses in the draft constitution that affect people within the Disability Movement ahead of a general election set for this year.
ZNLB Disability Rights and Advocacy Officer, Abraham Mateta says although members of the Disability Movement are going to vote at Saturday's referendum, negotiations with political parties for a possible alteration will continue.
"There are various levels of engagement that have been commenced which include talking to political parties to register unhappiness with the contents of the draft," Mateta said.
"We are going to the referendum this Saturday where people will choose to either reject or accept the draft constitution but we are still lobbying for alterations of clauses on disability so that they look more like human rights in nature as opposed to charity and welfare."
Mateta said according to the COPAC draft constitution, disabled persons' rights are subjected to the availability of resources.
"There is a resource conditionality, it imprints in the mind of those who will implement that disability is very expensive because you don't find that condition with other groups except the elderly and sometimes children, that should be the first thing to be removed," said Mateta.
"We are also talking about self-representation, the current draft constitution does not give that right to persons living with disabilities, it looks at these people as individuals with only social and recreational rights but we are saying disabled persons should have political and economic rights."
Mateta said the final draft constitution should have captured the people's views as represented in the National Statistical Report.
"We are arguing and making efforts to convince them that it is in the national interest to frame the content of the draft based on best international practices as well as the content in the National Statistical Report," Mateta said.
MDC engages CSOs in constitution campaign
Posted in News on March 7, 2013
The Professor Welshman Ncube led MDC has engaged Civic Society Organisations reportedly left out of the official COPAC constitutional campaigns to assist in carrying out a separate nationwide campaign set to end on March 15.
This follows MDC's pullout from the official campaign at the weekend citing unequal representation in the campaign. MDC Bulawayo provincial spokesperson, Edwin Ndlovu said the party's nationwide campaign on the eve of the referendum.
"We are holding a nationwide 'Yes' campaign with the help of civic groups who also feel that the two political parties (Zanu PF and MDC T) deliberately excluded them from the campaign process," Ndlovu said.
"The MDC-T only engaged Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition which is the group that it is working with and excluded groups which include the Matebeleland Civic Society Forum while Zanu PF also picked its own civic groups as led by Goodson Nguni, as MDC we are working with these organisations that were left out."
Matebeleland Civic Society Forum spokesperson Dumisani Nkomo however said civic organisations should remain apolitical and allow Zimbabweans to make their own decisions on the draft constitution. He said the forum is not part of the COPAC campaign.
The MDC last Saturday pulled out of the official Copac constitutional campaign citing a deliberate exclusion from 8 of the country's ten provinces. MDC secretary general Priscilla Misihairabwi Mushonga said the party decided to pull out of the two provinces, Bulawayo and Matebeleland South, where they had initially been allowed to campaign as the other two parties in the inclusive government were using the campaign platform in the other provinces to attack the MDC.
Copac this week threw out a request by the party to have additional representatives in the publicity campaign. COPAC co-chairperson Paul Mangwana was quoted saying, "We are proceeding with our civic education on the draft with or without the MDC. After all, they are leaving when the process is just about to end."
Meanwhile, the MDC says it had offered to deploy its MPs to the other 8 provinces.
"Mangwana is also aware that as a party we offered to deploy our other MPs to the other 8 provinces where we were not represented and this was flatly refused. It is this refusal which is in itself disrespectful and contemptuous of the MDC that resulted in us resolving to pull out of the publicity outreach campaign," reads a statement released by the party.
"The hypocrisy of that refusal is borne out by the fact that whereas we were rudely informed that no party was allowed to deploy any of its MPs and or officials who are not part of the 25 member select committee, Mangwana and Mwonzora proceeded to deploy in the Bulawayo Province publicity outreach programme, Kucaca Phulu to represent the MDC –T. As everyone knows, Phulu is neither a member of the select committee nor an MP."
600 ZESA workers to lose jobs
Posted in News on February 28, 2013
The Zimbabwe Technical Energy Employees Association says over 600 ZESA workers are likely to be retrenched following the introduction of prepaid meters.
Western region representative Purano Ngulube told jessie04 that several meter readers and sales managers are set to lose their jobs due to the switch from fixed meters to prepaid meters, an exercise that is currently underway.
"We are faced with a possible retrenchment of about between 600 to 700 workers nationwide because of the movement from the fixed meter system to a pre-paid meter system," Ngulube said.
"Sales managers who have been the overall supervisors of these meter readers will also be affected, the company is going to cut down on the numbers of existing sales managers. Contract employees are not having their contracts renewed."
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) western regional officer, Percy Mcijo said there is need for the power utility to devise other strategies to cater for meter readers into other technical departments.
"We aware of the changes within ZESA and how it is going to affect workers, we are in the process of getting together to discuss the issue making efforts so that we can agree on the best way forward," Mcijo said .
"While we appreciate that the meter readers have been rendered jobless by the new development, we strongly believe that these people should be redeployed, ZESA has to be innovative in devising strategies of absorbing these workers into other technical departments because they cannot just be laid off just like that."
However Ngulube said it may be difficult for ZESA to absorb certain workers into other departments as they do not have any other professional qualifications.
League of the Blind slams Copac on braille draft copies
Posted in News on February 26, 2013
The Zimbabwe National League of the Blind says the blind and the visually impaired have been excluded from accessing the draft constitution following reports that only 200 braille copies will be circulated nationwide.
Ishmael Zhou, the director of the Zimbabwe National League of the Blind told jessie04 that no survey was done to determine the number of blind people in Zimbabwe.
"We are not sure if Copac carried out a baseline survey to determine the number of would be voters who are visually impaired to come up with this figure of braille copies of the draft constitution," Zhou said.
"Braille documents are difficult to share because it makes use of fingers to read, the moment one puts their fingers on the lines then no one else can also put their hands on the same copy. We are far
excluded from the process and the content of the draft constitution."
Abraham Mateta of the League of the Blind says there are over 100 000 blind people.
Dorothy Duncan Braille Library director, Andrew Mutambisi confirmed that they have since delivered the 200 copies to Copac. Mutambisi says Copac had initially ordered 500 copies which was revised down to 200 copies due to financial challenges.
"We had initially charged them $15 000 for the 500 copies and they later asked us to cut down the number of copies to 200 which cost them $6000," said Mutambisi.
Copac national coordinator Gift Marunda says the parliamentary body has been working with organisations for and of the disabled who indicated that the number of visually impaired persons in Zimbabwe is 10% of the 1.3million disabled people. Marunda said 15 braille copies will be distributed to each district.
"Copac is aware that the braille copies will not be enough, even the draft constitution for the generality of Zimbabwe will not be adequate, resources did not permit us to produce copies that we would have termed enough," Marunda said.
Mpilo Central Hospital engages debt collectors
Bulawayo' s referral hospital, Mpilo Central Hospital is seeking the services of debt collectors to recover over $8million owed in unpaid medical fees claiming service provision has been crippled by the financial gap
Mpilo Chief Executive Officer Dr Lawrence Mantiziba today said the hospital will soon be engaging the services of debt collectors to recover the $8million debt that has accrued over a period of between three to four years.
"We hope that if we engage debt collectors we will be able to collect money from the people enabling us to revive and resuscitate service delivery at the hospital," Mantiziba said.
"When we get these debt collectors, the clientele will then be forced to come up with payment plans, before this we had people who would come up and agree on a payment plan but the majority would simply ignore our reminders, which is the reason why we decided to engage debt collectors."
Mantiziba said of the $8million, over $700 000 is owed by maternity patients. He said failure by patients to settle their debts has further financially burdened the hospital crippling operations.
"Financial resources are a major challenge, in 2012 our PSIP financial allocations were cut from $3.1 million to $1.1million thus causing a budget deficit of $2million," said Mantiziba.
However, Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) organising secretary Ambrose Sibindi says engaging debt collectors will further financially burden residents. Sibindi says most residents seek medical assistance at Mpilo Hospital because they cannot afford doctors in private practice.
Meanwhile Mpilo Hospital is expected to scale down on some of its operations following failure by government to pay creditors who are holding on to some medical equipment and drugs. Health and child-welfare Deputy minister Douglas Mombeshora was recently quoted saying Mpilo Hospital among other government hospitals will be forced to withdraw services. Mpilo Hospital, CEO Dr Mantiziba however says the hospital will soon embark on resource mobilisation to compliment government efforts.
"Despite the financial challenges being faced by the hospital there are no services we are going to scale down on,we have embarked on resource mobilization to compliment government efforts and through such efforts we intend to open up sections that were closed such as theatres and furthermore we are in a drive to recruit more specialists to make the hospital fully functional," he said.
Mantiziba said funds collected from the resource mobilisation exercise are also expected to address issues related to staff shortages after treasury froze filling of vacant posts.
"The newly opened paediatric hospital has no establishment of its own and we had to deploy staff from the main hospital thus depriving it of staff as well. Other parts of the hospital are equally affected."
Youth pressure group threaten to conduct Bulawayo census
A local lobbyist group, Mthwakazi Youth Leaders Joint Resolution has revealed that it may be forced to carry out its own enumeration exercise in Bulawayo following the release of preliminary results which have since been disputed by Bulawayo residents.
Resolution officials recently said they have made an urgent court application against the official 2012 census results released by the Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (Zimstats) demanding a recount of the citizens of Bulawayo, Matebeleland and Midlands.
The statistical agency has given official preliminary figures at 655 675 for the province of Bulawayo which according to the Bulawayo City Council are in contrast with the final figures of 2002 and 1992 population statistics which were at 676 650 and 620 436 respectively.
"In the event that we do not get a favourable response from the courts, we will embark on our own enumeration exercise," said Resolution chairperson Busani Sibindi.
"It is not difficult, all we have to do is engage volunteers who are willing to do an exercise that will give a true reflection of the local population."
Sibindi said the inaccurate figures are likely to negatively affect city plans.
"We have evidence that prove beyond doubt that the recent population figures by Zimstats are not reflective of the figures conducted by the Bulawayo City Council in 1992 and 2002 after an alternative population census was done using the number of housing units in Bulawayo," he said.
"Statistical information plays an important role in budget and resource allocation, constituency delimitation and proper service planning. Hence for the past twenty years, the nation of Mthwakazi has undergone severe acute marginalisation and consequently underdevelopment. The stem root for all the structural marginalisation of our people has been such important organs like statistics."
The local authority has also raised concern over the preliminary results saying the total population of Bulawayo has gone beyond 1.5million people.
Zimstats in 2012 released preliminary results showing that the country's population has grown to 12.9 million with Bulawayo accounting 5% of the total population while the capital Harare had 2 084 592.
Q&A with Fidelis Fengu- Chombo's special interest councillor
Posted in Features on February 5, 2013
LOCAL Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Dr Ignatius Chombo in December 2012 appointed special interest councillors to represent persons living with disabilities in local authorities around the country. In Bulawayo, Fidelis Fengu was appointed but the Bulawayo City Council refused to swear him in accusing Chombo of exceeding the number of special interest councillors. A disabled Bulawayo resident, Jack Matshazi two weeks ago obtained a High Court order barring the local authority from swearing Fengu in following threats by the minister. jessie04 (R) spoke to Fidelis Fengu (FF)who is also the Deputy Chairperson of the Special Advisory Board in the Ministry of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment.
R: What was the process leading up to your appointment?
FF:This appointment came after negotiations, we approached the office of the prime minister where we met Jameson Timba who is the minister of state in the prime minister's office. We made representations as young people with disabilities who were coming from the special advisory board that advices minister Saviour Kasukuwere. Our point was that people with disability need to be represented across the board, not just in government but in any decision-making position so that we allow integration. After this meeting,a letter was written to minister Ignatious Chombo and was copied to the permanent secretary Mupingo, this letter was saying that minister Chombo should meet with us and discuss the issue of appointing special interest councillors to represent people with disabilities. That meeting happened in late November and on the 22nd of November we were appointed special interest councillors at a press conference that was held in Harare. We have young people with disabilities who were appointed in more than five cities, Simba Mumbengegwi in Masvingo, Gift Mabhaudi in Harare, Clever Mukwazi in Gokwe and a number of other places. Special interest councillor for Harare, Clever Mabhaudi has been sworn in. Simba Mumbengegwi, Masvingo special interest councillor was sworn in on the 5th of December. This is how the issue of special interest councillors came to being. It is a national issue, it is not a Bulawayo issue.
R: According to media reports, the Bulawayo City Council had before the court order refused to swear you in saying Chombo has exceeded the limit in the number of special interest councillors that he can appoint to council. What are your thoughts on why the council has taken such a stance?
FF: My understanding is petty politics, in the sense that you can't question the issue of disabled persons having representation; that is clearly defined in the Disability Act of 1992. Why would the Bulawayo City Council be the only council to reject the appointment of a special interest councillor? Harare, Masvingo, Gokwe and others have these young people with disabilities and it has only been Bulawayo that has rejected it. Fair and fine, they were within their rights to question the minister. The issue of the other eight (special interest councillors), if they were appointed in 2009 and were never sworn in up to 2012, can you be in office without being sworn in? They were only appointed, so you cannot say the minister exceeded his limit when they were not sitting in meetings, by right they were not even councillors. The minister wrote to council telling them to disregard the list of eight that they had been given. As of now, I am the only special interest councillor who has been appointed to Bulawayo.
R: You have mentioned negotiations which included the prime minister's office were conducted before your appointment, were there any efforts to engage organisations for and of the disabled people in Bulawayo prior to the appointment.
FF: We have been in the special advisory board that advises minister Kasukuwere on the empowerment of young people with disabilities, we have worked with a number of disability organisations, but what we did not do was to become tribal, regional and petty. We decided to operate at a national level and because of the results that we had given, the minister said, 'lets have these young people become special interest councillors. The Urban Councils Act does not question or state how the minister should appoint or what criteria he should use, it's up to the minister's discretion.
R: Do you admit that there were no consultations with disability organisations?
FF: At a national level there was, because in everything that we were doing we were working with the National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH). So by consultation do you mean that he (Chombo) should have sought permission to appoint?
R: By consultation,I want to understand if there was dialogue with disability organisations prior to your appointment since you are supposed to be representing them in council. Do you admit that there was no dialogue with these local groups before you were appointed.
FF: I am not minister Chombo, I do not know who he spoke to and who he didn't speak to, all I know is what we have done and how we got it to be done.
R: Are you an active member of any disability organisation or group in Bulawayo?
FF: I am not a member of any organisation and I choose not to be because there is something that is called disability politics that is going on. These organisations are fragmented and I refuse to be part of this fragmentation, I would rather stand for everybody, work with everybody that wants to work with me.
R: How do you feel about the controversy surrounding your appointment?
FF: It is fun, politics is a game and so far they are playing on it, let them play we will see who emerges the winner. At the end of the day, the key thing is what results are we delivering to the people who matter the most: ratepayers and persons living with disabilities. For so long there has been talk of representation, representation has come and yes we can debate on the modalities but the fact is that it is there. I would rather be criticised for wearing an oversized shoe than walk barefooted. Inside or outside council, I am still going to continue with the work that I have been doing, in the coming few days, we are going to be distributing empowerment forms to people with disabilities and make sure they get empowerment funds from the 5% quota that we negotiated with minister Kasukuwere.
R: Are you going to be contesting in the Zanu PF primary elections ahead of the next general election?
FF: No, I am not going to stand in the primary elections, I choose not to stand but I am going to contest as an MP for Bulawayo East constituency as an independent candidate. I am going to contest as an independent because at the moment it makes more political sense. I think the current political parties have their strengths and weaknesses but I haven't found the one that I clearly identify with in terms of my personal beliefs. I agree with indigenisation and empowerment, I have my issues with some of the modalities in terms of implementation. MDC T's JUICE has its own weaknesses and strengths, it is not a perfect project but there is some good that we can borrow from.
I am not in any political structure of any political party.
Chombo appointed councillor rejected by Disability Movement
Posted in News on January 23, 2013
The Disability Movement in Bulawayo has also rejected the appointment of Fidelis Fengu as special interest councillor representing people with disabilities saying organisations for and of people with disabilities were not consulted.
This follows orders by the ministry of local government, urban and rural development that the Bulawayo City Council swear in Fidelis Fengu as a special interest councillor representing the disabled.
Representatives of disabled organisation's umbrella bodies today told jessie04 that Local Government Minister Ignatius Chombo is imposing an individual who is unknown to the disabled in Bulawayo. Federation of Organisations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe spokesperson, Whartson Khuphe says the post requires an individual chosen by disabled persons.
"Disabled people's advocacy and rights based activities are championed by disabled people themselves, if they decide as government to impose an individual to represent the disabled, it may be difficult because the councillor may not get cooperation from the movement," Khuphe said.
"When government appoints the National Disability Board, it writes to disabled people's movements to ask for nominations, they don't pick anyone from the streets or from the church but they approach the disabled."
The National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH) says while the inclusion of a person representing the disabled within the local authority is noble, disabled rights activists should have been given an opportunity to choose their own.
"The idea to recognise disability as a human rights issue is good being but the problem is that the approach they have taken will not yield good results," said NASCOH chairperson, Ishmael Ndlovu.
The National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe says Fengu is unknown to the disability movement in Bulawayo. The Council's interim president Obadiah Moyo says while representation of the disabled in council improves in the accessibility of services, disabled persons have a right to know where Fengu is coming from.
Joshua Malinga, a member of the Zanu PF politburo also condemned the move by Chombo to appoint Fengu without consulting disability groups. Malinga says Chombo had initially asked him to make suggestions of candidates who could have been appointed and Fidelis Fengu was not on the list.
"Some time ago I made recommendations of special interest councillor and the minister is still to come back to me, Fengu was not one of them," Malinga said.
"Everybody is to be elected, an election is not one system. If you are appointed after consultation, there is no problem but I would have believed that someone to hold that position would have come come from the Disability Movement."
Meanwhile, Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Lawrence Kamocha has since granted an interim order interdicting the Bulawayo City Council from swearing in Fengu.
ZCTF in bid to block UNWTO over elephant trade
Posted in News on January 22, 2013
The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force (ZCFT) says it is making efforts to block the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly from being held in Zimbabwe until government stops the movement of wildlife into captivity.
Task Force chairperson Johnny Rodriguez told jessie04 that Zimbabwe continues to violate international regulations on wildlife by exporting elephants from national parks to be kept in zoos in countries that include China and Belgium.
"At the moment we are working on trying to get the UNWTO General Assembly from taking place in Zimbabwe because Zimbabwe is not meeting the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) regulations," Rodriguez said.
This follows concerns that have been raised over the trade in live elephants from Zimbabwe to Chinese public zoos. Rodriguez says the task force is currently seeking a High court order to bar government and wildlife authorities from exporting more animals.
"Four elephants have been exported already and we believe that the authorities have an obligation to deliver 50 elephants to countries that include China, America, Belgium and others," he said.
Zimbabwe is this August expected to jointly host the UNWTO General Assembly with Zambia.
The task force has since written to CITES to revoke export permits for the elephants which have already left Zimbabwe. The petition also seeks an immediate halt in the trade of wild elephants to international zoos pending a full discussion at CITES Conference of Parties to be held in Thailand in March 2013.
"We request CITES, the world trade body responsible for issuing trade permits of endangered species to immediately halt the transfer of any more elephants from Zimbabwe to China, revoke any permits issued for trade of live caught elephants to zoos, cease all trade of wild caught elephants to all zoos pending a full discussion at CITES CoP 16 March 2013," reads part of the petition sent to CITES.
"Investigate how CITES granted permits to Zimbabwe to sell live specimens to Chinese zoos, cease all trade of any species that are listed on Appendix I in any range states to all zoos, except for bone fide conservation programmes.
The task force all wants CITES to facilitate a suitable NGO to investigate immediate access to a suitable sanctuary environment for the three elephants in China to be housed together and also to ensure that the elephants being held captive undergo suitable rehabilitation and are released back into the wild.
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I am getting a code 41 on my 1991.How do you get the ECM to get the fuel signal? Will replacing the PROM fix this issue?
i am taking this is a PCM code 41...instructions.. for a 90 i happen to have handy. clear codes.. start engine and allow to run for one minute or until code 41 resets.. if code resets.. faulty connections to memcal.. or memcal unit not locked down.. or incorrect memcal installed.. if code does not set. code 41 is intermittent.. go to diagnostic aids section.. what kind of access did you use to get this code??? did you jump A to B .. or A to G??? at the ALDLvetteoz who has not logged in for a few years posted..DTC 41 is a loss or the serial data connection between the ECM and CCMVery common on 90 - 93 carsWhen this link is broken, the ECM does not get the fuel enable signal (part of VATS system ) from the CCM so it doesn't pulse the injectorsThe fact the engine cranks shows the key reader and VATS component of the CCM are working correctly ; just that the ECM is not getting the right ( any ) fuel signalwhat to check .. let me do some research.. be sure to check back..
im getting a 41 on my 1991 with the l98 replaced the ccm and cleaned the chassie grd at the battery box andim still getting a sys any help is appreacted thxs
Circuit Description CCM DTC 41The Serial Data Circuit is a communications link between the CCM, ECM, EBCM, and C68 HVAC programmer, if equipped. It is a master/slave configuration, with the CCM acting as master, and all the other devices communicating with each other through the CCM.Code 41 will set if the ECM does not respond to CCM polls for more than a certain time period. Code 41 being set will also prohibit FEDS Fuel Enable from taking place (see Code 54). See: DTC 54\Central Control Module (CCM)Test DescriptionNumber(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.1. This test determines if the CCM is having a problem communicating with the ECM.2. This test checks for an open between Serial Data 1 of the CCM and ECM serial data line 1. 3. This test checks for an open between Serial Data 2 of the CCM and ECM serial data line 1. 4. This test checks for a short to ground in CKT 800.5. This test checks for a short to battery in CKT 800.6. This test repeats Tests 2 through 5 using ECM serial data line 2 rather than line 1.Diagnostic AidsA short circuit on the serial data link will take the. whole link down. an open circuit will take down only those devices which become open-circuited.A serial data fault may also cause an inoperative trip computer, loss of English/Metric temperature display control on the C68 Electronic HVAC control head, and loss of the "Check Gauges"function.If this fault is present, a C68 Electronic HVAC control head LED will flash.The ECM requires ignition power to send serial data. If the AIR BAG Fuse is blown, or the I/P-to DERM harness connector is disconnected, the ECM will not receive power and this code may set.Check for an ECM Code 51, which will cause this code to set. The ECM Code 51 problem will also be evidenced by the inability to flash ECM codes or to read ECM codes through the CCM.CCM DTC54Circuit DescriptionThe FEDS Fuel Enable System uses the serial data communication link between the CCM and the ECM to perform a password exchange routine when the ignition is turned "ON." If the password exchange routine is successfully completed, the ECM can pulse the fuel injectors "ON."If the FEDS Fuel Enable routine is not successfully completed within 2 seconds, Code 54 will set and both the "SECURITY" and "SYS" indicators will flash together.Test DescriptionNumber(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.1. Checks for ECM operation. If the "Service Engine Soon" lamp is not "ON," the ECM may not be available for FEDS exchange for one of many reasons. Perform the "Diagnostic Circuit Check" in Computers and Control Systems determine if there is a problem with the ECM.2. Checks for an ECM Code 51. If ECM Code 51 is set, the ECM and/or MEM-CAL may have a problem which could prohibit successful FEDS exchange. Repair the ECM Code 51 condition using the ECM Code 51 chart in Computers and Control Systems before continuing. See: Powertrain Management\Computers and Control Systems\Testing and Inspection3. Checks for CCM Code(s) 51, 52 or 53. These codes define a problem with the PASS-Key(R) itself or the PASS-Key(R) detection circuitry. If the PASS-Key(R) is not correct, the FEDS exchange will not take place.4. Checks for a CCM Code 54 reset after most items that could affect FEDS Fuel Enable have checked out as OK. If Code 54 resets, replace the CCM.Diagnostic AidsIt is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the fault.If a Serial Data Link fault occurs while the vehicle is running, FEDS will keep ECM fuel enabled to prevent a no-start condition on the next start attempt. The "SECURITY" and "SYS" indicators will flash to indicate a CCM problem has been noted and that the problem affects vehicle security. If the Serial Data Link fault occurs with the vehicle at rest and the engine not running, FEDS will not enable fuel.If the vehicle exhibits a cranks but won't run condition, the FEDS exchange is not successfully completed. If the vehicle will not crank, the CCM is not satisfied with the PASS-Key(R) and is not allowing cranking, or there is a problem in the cranking system itself.
please.. if you are going to work on this circuit. do not probe it with a conventional test light.. use a logic probe.. http://www.harborfreight.com/computer-safe-automotive-logic-probe-98709.htmlalso..PCM Code 41 will set if the engine is running or cranking and the ECM detects voltage greater than 4.6volts on circuit 423 (EST circuit.)NOTE: If PCM Code 41 is set, the ECM will disable the fuel injectors to prevent flooding.ABS Code 41, RF Solenoid Valve FaultRide control Code 41, 42 & 43, Selective Ride Control Switch Circuit Faultairbag Code 41 And/or Code 42, Deployment Loop Energy Reserve Voltage Failure

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Not too long ago, I was doing Kayla's maternity photos for her second baby. Now that sweet baby Kennedy has arrived, the Lowes needed some fresh photos to show off their new family of four! :)
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A Thought: Tenacity Blended With Prayer.
So your plans have encountered a 'glitch.' What do you do? Give up? There would be some who say it is futile or foolish to keep going. But people of faith know to keep moving forward, confident God is steering the situation to be resolved in a way that will be best for all. So keep strong in your endeavors, faithful in your belief, and assured God is taking care of you. Have a fabulous Wednesday!
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Coinomia claims to be a cloud mining company, but the review discovered 5 reasons which revealed it is just a Ponzi scheme out to scam innocent investors.
Centennial of Coins (COC) is one of the many MMM Global copycats referred to as community help networks. The scheme has undertaken to pay investors a growth of up to 50% per month.
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Assistive Touch allows you use your phone if you have difficulty touching the screen or if you require an adaptive accessory.Some new advanced function such as Capture Screenshot, Power popup.only support high software version 5.0 and up.
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i don't know if there's anything similar happening in the USA, but i saw today on Twitter that Fender in the UK is doing factory special runs of several lines including Hendrix-style white Strats, pink paisley Teles, and a Mustang (in two colors), Jazzmaster, and P-Bass. you'll need to do additional digging, though. good luck, UK/EU types!
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Sony VAIO Flip 15 Review
Lisa Gade reviews the Sony Vaio Flip 15, a 15.5″ Windows 8 convertible Ultrabook. This is the largest Flip model and it's a thin and light mainstream laptop that works well as a main PC. We look at the $1,249 configuration with a full HD Triluminos display, Intel Core i7-4500U 4th gen Haswell CPU, 8 gigs of DDR3 RAM and a hybrid 1TB HDD with a 16 gig NAND flash cache. This has a dual digitizer with 10 point multi-touch and an N-Trig active digitizer (pen sold separately). The machine has switchable graphics with Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics and NVIDIA GeForce 735M dedicated graphics with 2 gigs VRAM. It has a backlit keyboard, single band Intel WiFi N-7260, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC. RAM, HDD and wireless card are upgradable. Read our full written review here: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Flip-15.htm
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The B.F.A. in Interior Design is a challenging course of study for college students preparing themselves for a profession in a subject with enormous prospects and potential. Irrigation and Lighting: Add an irrigation system with pop-up sprinklers and even customise the spray range to ensure your crops obtain vital water. Place lighting alongside custom-designed garden pathways to focus on completely different plantings inside your lovely new garden.
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Since Millennials have now occupied smaller homes , the financially savvy are more likely to have more room within the price range for the designs they need. Meaning extra money is going into kitchen design and spa-like loos. Tiles on floors will are usually in pure stones or wooden impact patterns, whereas low upkeep backsplashes dominate the kitchen.
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Bridgewater College student Katie Smith has been awarded the Esther Mae Wilson Petcher Memorial Scholarship.
The nearly $5,000 scholarship is awarded to senior students who perform well in their classes and have been active in leadership roles in campus activities, with an emphasis in religious service.
Smith is a health and exercise science major with a minor in music. She is also a member of the Bridgewater scholastic honor society, the Philomathes Society and a member of the Spiritual Life Board. She serves as an assistant to the college chaplain.
Smith also serves as an orientation leader and is a member of the college's Symphonic Band and in the Pep Band as a section leader for woodwind performers. She also has membership with the Student Ambassadors Association.
The scholarship is named for Petcher, who was a member of the class of 1944 and served as a missionary in Nigeria.


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Johnson's Antique Shop - Expedition Trip!
One cold weekend in February, I was in desperate need of a study break. So off I went on a mini-vacation to Johnson's Antique Shop. Okay, okay it's just Cornwall. But these days, even a trip to nearby Cornwall is an adventure!
I have been thinking of making a coat rack with antique spoons attached as hooks to the frame for my mother's cafe which is loaded with antiques and country charm. She serves up some mean soups and home-made deserts. If you've not been already, you'll have to visit her at "Ye Olde Bridge Cafe" in downtown Williamstown. I've set up a display cabinet in the cafe for my jewelry fans too. I'll post another note soon with pictures for you to see!
I found the spoons... hmmm... so many to choose from!
Then I started thinking... what jewelry-making trouble can I get into now???
Have a look for yourself!
- Tara, Treasure Trunk Designs
Update: April 24, 2011 - the latest addition to my spoon handle jewelry - can anyone identify this silver plate pattern? I've been hunting for hours trying to figure it out A1 Silver Plate, Canada. Thank you!!!!
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Apr 09, 2017
FREDERICK, Md. - The Hood College baseball team took two games from visiting Gallaudet, winning 11-7 and 8-0.
Dylan Johnson went 5 for 8 on the day, while Cam Esposito was 4 for 7 with a double and three stolen bases.
In game two, Brad Sawyer, Paul Jackson and Riley Fitzgerald combined on a two-hit shutout. In game one, Chris Devine through 4.1 innings of one-hit relief for the win.
- Gallaudet used a six-run second inning to take a 7-3 lead, but the Blazers came back with eight unanswered runs to pick up the win.
- RBI singles by Johnson and Brooks Warrenfeltz and a bases loaded walk by Wayne Baldwin in the first gave Hood a 3-1 lead.
- The Bison responded, however, with a six-run second to take the lead. Austin Silva-Wynne started the rally with a two-run double to tie the game. It was one of three doubles in the inning for Gallaudet.
- Hood began to chip away in the bottom of the inning with three runs. Quinn Fulton walked and later scored on a wild pitch to make it 7-4. A two-run single by Josh Greenberg pulled the Blazers within a run.
- A botched pickoff play in the fifth allowed Drake Friend to score and tied the game at 7-7. Esposito followed with a run-scoring double to give Hood the lead.
- Friend was at the heart of the three-run sixth that allowed Hood to pull away. He drove in two runs with a single and later scored on an error on another failed pickoff.
- Devine was stellar in relief, allowing just one hit and striking out three in 4.1 innings of work.
- Johnson went 3 for 4. Esposito and Nathan Kessler had two hits apiece. Hood walked 13 times in the game, including twice each by Patterson, Greenberg, Daniel Shepherd, Fulton and Josh Gall.
- Dylan Hayes took the loss for Gallaudet.
- Cameron Upton had two hits for the Bison.
- A five-run first for the Blazers was more than enough breathing room for Hood's pitching staff.
- Sawyer started and picked up the win with five innings of two-hit ball. Jackson and Fitzgerald each pitched a perfect inning of relief.
- In the first inning, Esposito reached on an error and scored on a double by Patterson. Johnson drove in Patterson and an error let Greenberg score to make it 3-0. Friend hit a two-run double to left for a five-run lead.
- A sacrifice fly by Greenberg in the second inning put Hood in front 6-0. Patterson knocked in a run in the fourth and another RBI single by Johnson finished the scoring in the sixth.
- Esposito, Patterson and Johnson each had two hits.
- Frank Diaz took the loss, allowing eight runs in six innings.
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We will be celebrating our national birthday — the Fourth of July — in a few days. We hope you and your family will get to enjoy spending time together during the holiday weekend.
Whether you are grilling out, going camping, enjoying some time in or on the water, or taking in a fireworks display, we hope you have a reason to smile.
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This may not be a question you hear spoken aloud by anyone, but it may be implied by the looks you see on other people's faces.
This may happen for a number of reasons.
You may have a tooth or teeth that were severely damaged by tooth decay. Even though more than 90 percent of people will have at least one cavity in their lives, that thought isn't all that comforting when you have a visible, dark tooth when you try to talk to someone.
Millions of people injure their teeth every year, too. Chipped and broken teeth can happen almost anywhere and anytime.
If you bite into something that's a little too hard, it can cause you to lose part of a tooth. If you take your eye off the ball for just a moment during a recreational softball game, part of your tooth could break loose. At that point, the game won't seem as fun.
Lost and missing teeth are another problem. Not only do you have space in your mouth where teeth should be, you also have lost your roots, which can have long-term effects on the health of your jaw.
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Get the Lay of the Vista LandBy Cameron Sturdevant | Print
Desktop-as-a-Service Designed for Any Cloud ? Nutanix Frame
Use inventory tools to determine existing PCs' Vista-readiness.Microsoft's Windows Vista comes in a variety of editions, all with differing hardware requirements. Prudent planners will use inventory tools to assess the Vista-readiness of existing PC hardware.
eWEEK Labs expects Vista to enter the enterprise mostly on new hardware that will likely be certified Vista-capable. Even so, IT managers shouldn't let the "certified" stamp prevent existing hardware from joining the fun. Indeed, the bulk of PCs in use today are tall enough to take a ride on Vista.
Vista officially requires at least an 800MHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor, 512MB of system memory, a graphics system capable of Super VGA 800-by-600-pixel resolution, a 20GB hard drive with at least 15GB free, and a CD-ROM drive.
To provide the full Vista experienceand to be labeled a Vista Premium PCa system must have at least a 1GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor, 1GB of system RAM, a graphics card that is DirectX 9-capable with WDDM (Windows Display Driver Model) drivers and at least 128MB of graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0, and a 40GB hard drive with 15GB free. Vista Premium PCs also must have speakers and Internet access.
As we've made clear in the reviews that tracked Vista's progress, few business users need a 3-D user interface. This leaves processor speed, hard disk free space and the amount of system RAM as the most realistic measures that IT managers should use to determine the Vista-readiness of existing PC stocks.
eWEEK Labs evaluates the final code of Vista. Click here to read what the Labs found.
Before the end of 2006, PC inventory toolmakers will be releasing new reports that IT managers can use to assess their PCs. LANDesk Software will release a service pack for its Management Suite, for example, with new reports that can process inventory data to show the readiness of PCs to run Vista. Altiris also is set to release new reports that use collected inventory data to show IT managers whatif anyedition of Vista their machines can be upgraded to.
These tools and a score of others are well-understood by IT staffers and are almost certainly a part of any managed network. If an organization does not have an inventory collection system, now is the time to implement one. It's also a good idea to talk to IT staffers who were on board for previous Windows upgradesask them what strategies worked best last time around, and tell them to brush up on their migration tricks.
We also recommend that IT managers make time to review their inventory collection routines. It's easy to drop slow-changing hardware information from regular collections, but if Vista is on your company's horizon, it would be wise to add it back into the fold.
It's also a good idea to dig into PC hardware lease agreements. What is the timeframe for the next refresh? What provisions have been made for in-place upgrades of newly acquired equipment from XP to Vista?
Organizations that anticipate a rapid adoption of Vista should use inventory tools now to get the most accurate picture possible of the readiness of current equipment to support a Vista upgrade.
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Let's start with an introduction to the economy as if it first comes down to the roof: If the price of a good or service increases, the producers will supply more of it. According to the researches between 1992 and 2016, real house prices and the number of houses receiving construction license act together in line with the supply law in Istanbul.
In other words, as real prices increase, new housing construction starts to increase. When real prices enter a decreasing tendency, the number of new housing starts is decreasing.
As everyone knows, almost all the constructions in our country are made for "flood".The dominant method in residential construction is based on a joint venture with the landowner and the contractor from the largest contractor to the smallest. Of course, widespread production is on small parcels of 10-20 apartments. It is essentially a contractor who needs financing in this mode of production. The greatest commercial success of this small contractor is to obtain finance of the construction with sales that will realize while construction continues. So he is trying to sell the house that produce as fast as possible. He can start a new building as long as he sells it. In other words, as the construction sector sell, it can do. In the housing market, manufacturing begins with a construction license and ends with permission to use the building. However, the actual purchase and sale of the housing starts with purchase of construction license and continues after permission to use the building. In other words, while the houses are under construction and after construction is over, they will be on sale in the market.


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Thursday, February 13, 2003
Local Band Tackles Steelers Loss
Like most Pittsburghers, January 27, 2002 was an unusually harsh winter day for the modestly successful local band, Do Not Enter.
"Like everyone else, we were hit pretty hard by the emotional events," said singer-songwriter Kim Tartoff. "But unlike everyone else, we have a kick-ass band which can serve as a vehicle for our confusion. So we used that energy to produce some really introspective, deep, and spiritually jarring tunes."
Do Not Enter witnessed the Steelers AFC divisional playoff loss to the New England Patriots at home. "I'll never forget that day," recalled drummer Robbie Shulkoski. "We had a gig at Moondog's that night which was supposed to be a Super Bowl pep rally type of thing. Needless to say, it didn't happen."
Instead of harboring ill-will towards the northeastern AFC rival, the group banded together to deal artistically with their emotional hardships. "We really wanted to cope with the emotions which were surfacing right then and there," said Tartoff.
The group put together a three song EP to raise money for the victims of the Steelers loss. "We really wanted to; no, we needed to do something for those Steelers fans," said Tartoff. "The loss devastated Pittsburgh and its citizens. But we wouldn't let it ruin our spirits. Through our labors we were able to raise $22 for those families who were victimized by the loss."
"Somewhere out there is a family who was able to order a couple pizzas because of our efforts, and that feels pretty good," said Shulkoski. No word yet if the band plans to put together a compilation for the recent Steeler playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans.
"It's certainly an option," said Tartoff. "We're also considering an album dedicated to the victims of Pitt's loss to West Virginia."
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Clovis West, Buchanan baseball rise to top
Recently, the Tri-River Athletic Conference was rated the ninth best high school baseball conference in the nation by MaxPreps.
Who's No. 1 you might ask? That would be the Trinity League in Southern California, the league where all six schools are private with the likes of Mater Dei and St. John Bosco.
While No. 9 is quite an honor for the TRAC, those in the know are well aware of just how competitive the league can be. From top to bottom, anyone beat everyone at anytime, evidenced by tight scores and intense battles throughout the the first 11 games.
In addition, a baseball team from the TRAC has been in the D-I Valley title game every year since 2001, winning 13.
"The league competition is always really tight and any team has a chance to win no matter who is playing who," said Clovis West senior Kohl Simas, who on the season is hitting .402 with four home runs, 27 RBI and a 7-2 record on the mound. "I think that's what makes it one of the best leagues in California and the Nation."
True to form, Clovis West (21-5, 8-3) battled Clovis East (15-9, 5-6) tooth and nail for two games the week of April 23-27, needing a three-run double from Jack Winn in the bottom of the sixth to win the first matchup 4-3, the rally starting with two outs and nobody on.
In the Friday game, Nick Castro and Dusty Schramm combined for seven strong innings on the mound and beat Timberwolves pitcher Jared Aguilar, who Clovis West coach Kevin Patrick calls, "arguably the best pitcher in the Valley." Castro helped his cause with a home run in the 5-3 win.
Joining Clovis West at the top of the standings is Buchanan, certainly no stranger to championships and the three-time defending TRAC champion. The Bears have been in the last four championship games, winning in 2015 and 2016. Clovis won in 2014 and 2017.
However, Buchanan (16-6-1) had all it could handle against winless Central (10-13, 0-11), coming away with 1-0 and 3-2 wins. Jake Renteria's second inning single and TJ Fondtain's complete game proved the difference in Game 1 while Brady Hormel and Brock Jones hit solo home runs in the second matchup.
While Buchanan has struggled to find consistent pitching all season, Clovis West, ranked No. 17 by Cal-Hi Sports, is set up nicely for the rest of the season and is led by Castro (8-2, 1.45 ERA), Schramm (6 saves, 43 Ks in 34 inn) and TRAC MVP frontrunner Simas. That senior trio gives the Golden Eagles as good as a chance as anyone to win the TRAC and their first D-I Valley title since 2004.
"It's a really tight knit group, most of us have been playing together since we were 10 years old," Simas said about this year's team. "Everyone has each other's back and we really pull for each other out there."
The formula of starting Castro on Tuesday and Simas on Friday with Schramm ready to relieve has worked to perfection. In addition to being 21-5 on the season, Clovis West sports a collective ERA of 1.57.
"They all have good stuff but the most impressive thing is they all pound the strike zone," Patrick said. "And we've played good defense behind them."
Schramm, who's been clocked in the low 90s this season, recently accepted a scholarship offer to the University of Utah after initially deciding to play football at Utah State.
In the end, Clovis West will have to get past both Clovis North (20-6, 7-4) and rival Clovis (14-11, 5-6) twice to finish off league. Standing in their way are Broncos starters Mikel Chavez and Riley Cooper and the Cougars' Blake Sodersten, who has thrown two no-hitters this season.
Clovis North's Hein named state Sophomore Player of the Year
The Clovis North girls basketball team had an excellent season, placing second in the D-I Central Section, earning a bid in the CIF Open Division and finishing No. 11 in the state by Cal-Hi Sports with a 26-6 record.
The 2017-18 Broncos were young with only one senior starter in Jordyn Brown and were led by sophomores Savannah Tucker and Rowan Hein. Cal-Hi Sports named Hein as its Sophomore Player of the Year.
"It's an unbelievable honor and it's a tribute to the team to be in that position," Clovis North coach Heather Long said. "Both her and Savannah were right there, it's pretty neat to have two kids that are considered for this award."
Hein averaged 15.5 points and 4.8 assists a game for the Broncos and has a special skill set for a player that stands 5-foot-10.
When asked about what she brought to the court every night, Long responded: "Her poise, her ability to see the floor, the ability to know what to do during important parts of the game. She has a very high basketball IQ. She can do a lot."
Basketball in the Central Section is certainly making a name for itself, especially with the Clovis West girls winning the CIF Open Division last year and finishing No. 1 in the nation. Three of Clovis North's losses this season were to the Golden Eagles, including 63-49 in the Valley title game.
On the boys side, Clovis West's Cole Anderson was named to the all-freshman, 12-player squad. Anderson was named the TRAC's co-MVP and averaged 17 points per game. San Joaquin Memorial standout Jaylen Green was named Cal-Hi Sports Sophomore of the Year after leading the Panthers to the D-II Valley title, averaging nearly 28 points per game. Green is rated the No. 1 sophomore in the nation by multiple publications.
Buchanan boys volleyball looking sharp
There's no replacement for experience, and the Buchanan boys volleyball team certainly has plenty to spare.
The Bears have separated themselves from the pack, sporting a 7-1 league record after dismantling Central 25-17, 25-17, 25-13 on senior night on April 26, a fitting tribute to a core group of four who have played together since 7th grade in Spencer Heimerdinger, Rece Constable, Braden Clark and Kyle Merchen.
"It's the sort of connection were they can just look at me and I know what they mean or what set they want," Bears two-time All-TRAC setter Kyle Merchen said. "This year I'm a lucky setter, I have such a good connection with all my hitters.They know what I'm going to set them before I actually set the ball."
Two such hitters are Heimerdinger (194 kills) and Clark (176 kills).
"They know each other so well, they communicate with each other without saying anything," Buchanan coach John Jay said about the group of seniors.
This link has helped the Bears to a 22-7 overall record, with six of their losses in tough out-of-section tournaments where they play some of the top teams in Southern California.
"The high level tournaments we go to down south benefit our team so much because the teams play so much faster and they are more competitive," Merchen said. "After we play those SoCal teams and transition back to the teams in the Valley, we are much smoother and more technically sound."
Jay also notes that freshman libero Donovan Constable is playing extremely well as is senior Caleb Michaels (113 kills).
"The guys we got have played together for a long time and they sense the time is running out," Jay said. "They know it's time to get after it."
As of April 30 Clovis, Clovis East and Clovis North are in a three-way tie for second at 5-3. Playoffs begin May 10 and the Valley championship game is scheduled for May 18.
Clovis North boys tennis sweep TRAC titles
The Clovis North boys tennis program has built a nice little dynasty the past three years with three straight TRAC team titles and back-to-back D-I Valley titles. The boys are looking strong to add another this year as the Broncos won their third straight TRAC title and swept the singles and doubles titles.
Clovis North won the TRAC team title with a victory over Buchanan on April 24, ending league with a perfect 10-0 record. Michael Fourchy, Billy Schulz, Drew Quall and Derek Yao all went undefeated in the TRAC.
Broncos coach Bryan Juinio praised the four for their work ethic and desire to be the best. He says: "The team is bolstered by some young guys who look to continue our recent tradition of success."
The program came to prominence under 2017 grad Daly Meinert who won three Valley singles titles and is now at Cal Poly.
On April 27, Fourchy won the singles title and Schulz and Quall brought home the doubles title.
Juinio noted that juniors Schulz, Derek Yao, Nick Rouillard, and Ethan Cardot are unbeaten in league play the past five seasons with a 46-match win streak. They were champs in 7th grade (8-0), 8th grade (8-0), TRAC champs as freshman, sophomores and now juniors, going 30-0 over those seasons.
The CIF team playoffs begin May 3 and the individuals May 11.
"The ultimate goal is to win a CIF title," Juinio added. "There are only 10 CIF sections in the state, and being a champion in the section and one of the best teams in the state is a humbling experience."


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I love reading in the rocking chair in the nursery after a long day with my little guy. Some nights we read 10 books & some nights we read none. Either way, it is a bonding time that puts the cherry on the cupcake of our day! I feel like I did my job as a Mom when I can see my son tired at the end of a long day yet, still struggling to get a few more moments in with us.
|David picking out books a few months ago.
I was a little nervous when I was done nursing (at 10 months) and done with the bottle (at 13 months) that I would lose the precious time David and I had together. However, we instilled good nap and bedtime routines that still allow us to have our 'quiet time' together.
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International Conference on Economics
Turkish Economic Association
Announcement and Call for Papers
The Turkish Economic Association (TEA) is pleased to announce its 5th International Conference on Economics, ICE-TEA, scheduled for 20-22 October 2016 at the Kefaluka Resort Hotel Bodrum, Turkey; http://www.kefaluka.com
The main theme of the conference is "Inclusive and Sustainable Growth and Income Distribution". The conference, which is supported by the International Economic Association, aims to generate a debating ground for economists from around the world through invited and contributed sessions.
Contributed papers to be presented at ICE-TEA 2016 will be selected on the basis of an abstract submitted at the Abstract Submission page of the conference website; http://teacongress.org The Organization/Scientific Committee welcomes submissions from all fields of economics.
Selected papers presented at ICE-TEA 2016 will be published in the "Ekonomi-tek" http://ekonomitek.org , the peer reviewed journal of the Turkish Economic Association. In addition, other selected papers will be published in a proceedings volume.
The conference will also provide an opportunity for a tour of the historical sites in the Aegean region at exclusive rates. Information on registration, reservations, transportation alternatives and tours will be available at http://teacongress.org
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 20 July 2016
Deadline for Organizing a Session: 20 July 2016
Date of Notification of Acceptance: 15 August 2016
Deadline for Early Registration, Hotel and Flight Reservation: 2 September 2016
Deadline for Submission of Full Paper: 26 September 2016
Date of Announcement of Programme: 30 September 2016
The Turkish Economic Association looks forward to meeting you at ICE-TEA on 20-22 October 2016. We will much appreciate if this announcement is passed on to your colleagues and members.


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I wish Lululemon could make a bag with the features of this diaper bag. Lots of technical elements like:
Antimicrobial inner lining (for dirty diapers/baby stuff or your gym gear)
Light colored inner lining so you can see your stuff easier
Insulated liners for your lunch or beverages
Stroller clips.
Elastic key holder so that you can pull your keys out and open the door without digging around for them
Really Lulu, you could make this so it appeals to parents or gym goers or a combination of both.
I would love this in the foxy potion purple print thank you very much. feel free to send me a prototype to test out for you 😀


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A lot of people believe that if a relationship will go well, there may be something missing to make it and more partners nowadays are choosing for couples counseling which can be a good thing, but for remedy like this to work for you, there are specific things a person must keep at heart. A partners counselor gives a person all the best strategies to maintain or better your romantic relationship, but it is up to you to change the person's mindset and listen closely.
When a couple goes to young couples counseling, both individuals work with making the relationship have to work towards a better life with your this the person needs to control your emotions because emotions though impetuous can be very detrimental to a partnership.
Openness to self reflection and a change in perspective may help resolve conflicts. Instead of worrying in the person's couples guidance session take a break, relax and appearance at yourself from another person's point of view. Question your own characteristics and ask oneself if you are a wonderful person to be with. Clarity within in thinking of this kind can do wonders. Learning to accept your faults and having the motivation to change to improve your connection is key. Keep in mind that the person needs to benefit from this therapy.
Listening is a keyaspect involving communication without which even the most expressive person are unable to speak their minds. Everyone has it tends to defend himself, to feel he is right or feel that she or he is a victim when some thing goes wrong. When in a counseling session, the best way to resolve conflicts is to listen attentively about what is being shared by your lover and the counselor. By keeping peaceful first and properly hearing, you can easily resolve an issue. By simply listening first before reacting based upon your feelings, you better understand the trouble.
For couples that have is a tendency to let go of their feelings without thinking it through 1st, you will need to learn to control your emotions. Uncontrolled emotions can make situations worse than make them far better.Learn to expressyour ideas properly but not in an aggressive method. The assumption is that in any conflict, both parties may have a spot top consider. Open interaction is always good. The advisors role in a session is to resolve conflicts and if each party willingly listen, problems may be resolved. No one needs to be quiet and just accept everything that is said, rather, the couple needs to openly express their thoughts. In most relationships the couples do not properly communicate. Frequently therapists discover the couple does not properly communicate with their companion that is why their relationship can not work.
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One of New Zealand's greatest musical assets, Paul Ubana Jones has graced the stage with music legends such as Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Crowded House and many others.
Influenced by blues, rock, folk and jazz and forging his own contemporary style, this is a music experience not to be missed.
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The DH OU seminars unless otherwise specified take place in the Arts Music Studio, Walton Hall campus, The Open University, Milton Keynes.
Entrance to the Music Studio Perry D is marked in by a pink block, opposite the Chambers building. Please walk up the metal ramp.
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The 5th Annual Paper Airplane Contest is FULL
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 6! Starting at 2:45pm sharp, we will provide instruction on how to make a simple paper airplane, but you can also make your airplane at home. The contest will begin with airplanes taking off at 3:30pm. We're awarding prizes in several categories and age groups, so there's plenty of chances to win! While you can make your plane at home, no artificial launching aids – such as rubber bands – are allowed. Registration is required.


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Lovely 2 Bed home swap in Zahara de los Atunes, Spain
Lovely modern mobile home in tranquil natural surroundings in Costa de la Luz (SPAIN). Our mobile home is nicely furnished and offers very comfortable accommodation for two people. Situated on a small timber lodge park with glorious distant Sierra views, near the Montenmedio golf resort and the beautiful beaches of Zahara and Bolonia (Roman ruins). The location offers good access to many surrounding areas of interest: Zahara de los Atunes, Trafalgar, Tarifa, Gibraltar, Vejer, Conil, Cadiz, . Many activities are available in the local area, including sightseeing, walking, fishing, golf, birdwatching, sailing, whalewatching, swimming, etc. Short 35 minutes ferry to North Africa.
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Choose from fabulous mirrored bedroom furniture and mirrored living room furniture too add some sparkle to your home.
Our complete UK mirrored furniture collection is available to buy and browse online.
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Mirrored Furniture is an important piece in the modern home. It can be found on all types of items such as wardrobes, tables and even used to decorate palaces.
This style is functional yet stylish, creating a sense of space and accentuating dimension and depth to even the smallest of rooms. These pieces of mirrored furniture provide a clean and classy aesthetic. Importantly, mirrors are timeless, as trends come and go, the style of furniture will always maintain a sleek and stylish look in any home.
Adding a touch of glamour and sparkle to any room within the home, mirrored furniture is becoming increasingly popular largely because of its beauty and function. It is a luxurious yet surprisingly affordable way to add light and charisma to both your bedroom and living room.
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The most popular by far mirrored living room furniture collection is the Beach Walk Fretted Mirrored range. This beautiful beach wood style range has a washed effect and provides a beautiful combination of mirrored glass and washed ash wood.


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As payers and providers each adopt technologies that enable population-based care, there is tremendous opportunity to share clinical information in a holistic way—to eliminate gaps in care, drive positive patient outcomes, and ultimately improve healthcare quality and value.
Building an effective quality management program requires measuring and monitoring an organization's performance on a host of quality measures including HEDIS®, CMS Star Ratings, and PQRS. With sophisticated data analytics, payers and providers can align efforts and incentives to design effective quality management programs that:
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"Moon Games" by French Photographer Laurent Laveder.
In his ongoing series of photos titled Moon Games, French photographer Laurent Laveder has subjects play with a rising moon, effectively tansforming it into a balloon, a painting, and even a scoop of ice cream.
"For many years, photography is my passion. This media fascinates me. Freeze a moment for eternity, it's magic What I like is to find a scene in perspective that allows me! to convey the emotion or meaning, or simply to give interest to familiar scenes that touches our eyes without even seeing, without understanding nature.
Combined my interest in science (I have a scientific background) and photography lead me to seek in all things the expression of many physical phenomena and to capture. There is so much to see for those who know where and when to open your eyes. "
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"Moon Games" by French Photographer Laurent Laveder


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NAD President Melissa shares good news regarding the EHDI Reauthorization and the NAD's disaster relief fund.
VIDEO DESCRIPTION AND TRANSCRIPT: Melissa is standing in front of a green plant and a staircase inside. A small white NAD logo appears on bottom right corner.
MELISSA: Hello, I'm Melissa. It's been over a year since I was elected President of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), and I have learned so much since then! I've gone to national, state, and local conferences and I've met many people. What I learn and take away from these meetings is so valuable that I cannot keep it to myself, so I always share them with the NAD Board. I use the opportunity to engage with other NAD Board members and discuss current trends and issues. We exchange ideas together. From there, the NAD Board members share the resources with others. This is an important process. The second item I'd like to discuss is the amendments we wanted for the re-authorization of the EHDI Bill, the NAD's proposed amendments passed Congress! The Bill now waits for the U.S. President to sign. Tawny will release a video soon discussing how these amendments succeeded with your support. This is important because we asked for you to contact your Congressional representatives, and it was successful because of you and your contacting them! Without your efforts, the amendments would not have passed. I remind you that this is not a one-time thing, we must continue to work together to be successful with future bills and achieve more. The third item I'd like to discuss is about the NAD's disaster relief fund, which was established in 2001. Recently, a group contacted the NAD asking for financial support for deaf and hard of hearing survivors that experienced a disaster. The NAD Board unanimously agreed to donate to the important cause. That donation will not be the last. We want you to be aware that the NAD has this fund, any time there is a disaster and deaf people need support, please contact the NAD to apply for funding from the disaster relief fund. Thank you.
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Thanksgiving weekend Hours :
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On Saturday we are blowing out a ton of back stock , most of this stuff has never hit the floor . Lp's are going to be a buck , 45's are a quarter , good deal right? Be early.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Holiday Info + Blowout Sale.
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WASHINGTON – Maine's contributions to our national security stretch from Kittery to Limestone and affect workers in every one of our 16 counties. The defense industry directly employs some 8,500 hardworking, highly skilled men and women here in Maine with an annual payroll topping $550 million.
Earlier this week, we visited Bath Iron Works and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery to express our strong support for all the contributions these workers make to our state and to our national security.
We also want them to know how concerned we are that, as a result of inaction on the part of Congress and the president, the defense industry is facing a severe budget cut — one that could have a devastating impact not only on these companies and the Navy, but also on critical programs nationwide such as education, transportation and important medical research.
There are two big problems, and they are slated to happen very close together.
On March 1, $85 billion in automatic, indiscriminate spending cuts, or what in Washington-speak is known as "sequestration," will go into effect.
At the end of March, the government will shut down if the laws that fund the government for this year have not been passed. The government is currently operating under a stop-gap measure known as a continuing resolution.
If these indiscriminate cuts take place or a yearlong fiscal year 2013 Department of Defense funding bill is not passed, the effects will be particularly devastating to our national security and defense industrial base, as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and the service chiefs have repeatedly warned.
The combination of sequestration and a long-term continuing resolution would effectively eliminate the prospect of a 10-ship DDG-51 multiyear procurement that would deliver the bare minimum numbers of multimission major surface combatants to support the president's revised defense strategy and preserve competition in the large surface combatant shipbuilding industry and its 16,000 domestic jobs.
Failure to avert such an outcome could have severe ramifications for the nation's ongoing shipbuilding efforts and for the thousands of talented and trained professionals at BIW, our nation's premier shipbuilder.
The threat of sequestration is already having an effect on our economy. In the last economic quarter, defense spending decreased by an astonishing 22 percent annual rate, which the Council of Economic Advisers attributed to the looming sequestration deadline.
Additionally, a separate Aerospace Industries Association report found that a full year of sequestration would result in the loss of about 2 million jobs, both defense and nondefense.
For example, at Portsmouth, the Navy is prepared to cut the pay of its civilian work force by 20 percent, the result of a 22-day furlough, and to defer or cancel critical repairs to the USS Miami submarine, which was severely damaged in a fire last year. These jobs provide financial security for Maine workers and health insurance for their families. These are the Americans facing the uncertainty and consequences of inaction to reach a deal.
This week, we wrote to the president to express our specific commitment to a bipartisan and long-term deficit-reduction solution to avoid damage to our national security, important domestic priorities and our economy. It will require scrutiny and decreases in spending across all areas, including non-defense and defense discretionary and mandatory, as well as comprehensive tax reform.
Less than two weeks remain before sequestration cuts go into effect, but there is still time for a better approach. In our letter, we voiced our support for the following principles and made one request of the president and the congressional leadership.
• Congress and the president must work together to avoid sequester and make the tough choices necessary for our country's future.
• Failure to avert sequester will devastate our military and our defense readiness.
n The meat ax-style spending cuts that are set to take effect March 1 are an irresponsible way to address our nation's debt and federal deficit, and they would not solve our country's long-term fiscal challenges.
• Congress and the president must work together to enact a full-year fiscal year 2013 Department of Defense spending bill rather than allowing a continuing resolution for the remainder of the year.
• Urgency and resolve are critical. We urged the president to convene a meeting, as soon as possible, with congressional leaders to conclude — not begin — an agreement to avert sequestration and set our nation on a sound fiscal path that both recognizes priorities and cuts our unsustainable $16.5 trillion debt.
Unfortunately, the clock is ticking and little time remains before an agreement must be reached. The uncertainty and discord of inaction threaten to further hobble our economy's recovery. By allowing sequestration to happen, we are throwing away the progress we have made in the economy.
Members of both parties need to work together on a deficit-reduction plan to avoid the devastating impact of these indiscriminate cuts, set our country on the path to long-term fiscal stability and reaffirm to the American people that we can and will respond to the very real problems our country faces.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is a senior member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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