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Hi. I have known I'm atheist for almost 6 years now, and its a struggle every step of the way trying to get my family to accept that. They are extremely faithful Mormons. I wouldn't consider this a problem, but I'm still 17 and under their... parental control? Yeah, that sounds about right. I've attempted to have rational discussions with my parents, but they have gone as far as to threaten me with being disowned if I press the matter. I've tried to be patient and wait it out till I'm 18, but its just gone too far. How can I go about getting them to understand that forcing your own religion on your children isn't right? It isn't like I can talk to anyone in my area about this either, as I just moved here but a few months ago and am new to the area. Help or advice please?
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Hello there Jonah
If they are truly hard core religious people, then you must not talk about it. At their age, forget about comprehension, look at the final arguments he gives, disownment.
Don't do like me, I lost all, father, mother and a huge lump of capital, my name isn't there anymore. :)
Of course I am not saying you should abandon your belief, all I am saying is keep it inside when you are around your parents, when you leave explode of joy and make your life your way. Keeping your parents downhearted for your belief isn't worth it, they are not like a girl friend where you CAN choose to ditch for a more comprehensible one. ;)
That's good advice there.


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Boating: Knowledge can be a disadvantage!
April 27, 2011
I was running a large powerboat in a narrow section of the waterway recently when I came upon a slower moving powerboat. I prepared to pass the Sun Blazer 38 so I sounded two prolonged blasts of my horn indicating that my vessel was passing on the Port (left) side.
Since I didn't get a horn blast in return I assumed the slower Sun Blazer 38 was in agreement. When our vessels were roughly abeam of each other, a distinguished looking man with salt and pepper hair and a seemingly nautical air about him, emerged from beneath the upper station's canvas cover and gave me the middle finger salute. I've seen this more than once on the waterway. It usually follows a violent rocking of a vessel after an ignorant skipper passed a boat badly.
I had come down off plane a full boat length before reaching the Sun Blazer 38 and afforded the Sun Blazer 38 a short span of smooth water to enter as I passed. But the skipper was too busy showing me what he thought of my horn blowing and missed the narrow space of smooth water. The hole in my wake was missed, and his boat was rocked by the following waves.
I went back onto plane and the Sun Blazer 38 was quickly far behind. Then it hit me; the skipper of the Sun Blazer 38 was unaware of the simplest rules of navigation. It amazes me how people with a checkbook can purchase huge vessels without a scintilla of boating knowledge?
While relating the story to the "Dead End Canal Yacht Club" members recently, I was surprised by the animosity displayed by our members toward the saluting skipper.
"If you KNOW the rules of the road, you are in big trouble! We are at a disadvantage on the waterway! I've given up on the Inland Rules and now follow the Chinese rule of the road, 'Big Boat Go First," said 'Bug Hollow Jake.' He's our only West Virginia member. Jake did 30 in the Navy and reminds everyone of an older Cap'n Ron.
"It could be that since none of us are practicing good seamanship, the concept is eroding," said the Professor.
"There are way to many problems. No enforcement is the biggest thing that I see. We can't chase down errant boaters who zigzag through anchored vessels or speed through Manatee Zones," said Boston Bob.
"I think the enforcement is adequate. The lack of knowledge is astounding. Just talk to any of the water cops and they'll tell you stories that will make your skin crawl," said 'Moose Jaw Sam'.
"You can't drive a car if you don't take a drivers test which includes a written exam. How come you can buy a Bar Slammer without a license? Take it out on a Sunday, run close along the beach and then rooster tail out of there. And what's the fine," asked 'Bug Hollow Jake.'
"I'm afraid not so much as to make them want to take a safe boating course. Everyone exaggerates his or her knowledge. Many years ago I was selling powerboats at Compass Rose Marina, and I sold a 19-foot bow-rider to a family man who claimed he was a long-time boater. He didn't want me to accompany he and his family on their maiden voyage. So, I locked the door and drove around to the Channel Mark and, just when I took my first sip, someone said, 'That nut just drove his boat up on the sand bar.' I didn't have to turn around to know who it was."
"That shouldn't be funny, but it is," Boston Bob said and then he laughed.
"It wasn't funny because he didn't know how to extract himself from that sand bar. He did a lot of damage to his brand new boat. In the morning his boat was in a slip and, a few days later, his wife called and asked us to sell it for them! It was a very expensive lesson," I said.
"How long does a Coast Guard Auxillary safe boating course take these days," asked Cleveland Chuck.
"When I took my Boating Skills and Seamanship course it was 13 weekly sessions of three hours each. I've never felt more confident on a boat than now," said Carol, the wife of Cap'n Crunch. "I wanted a refresher course since my dear old Captain now lets me drive more. Besides that, I remember the lady who got so shook up and forgot how to use the radio when her husband had a heart attack."
"I've always married smart girls," said Cap'n Crunch.
Boatguy Ed is a retired bottom paint maker and is currently a volunteer extra on his son's Boater's Treasures television show which sells half priced dining certificates, www.boaterstreasures.com. Send your comments to email@example.com!

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REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Contrast or clash? It's all a matter of perspective
ADDRESS: 1605 Keith Valley Road
NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenbrier
SIZE: 3,595 fin. sq. ft. / 695 unfin.
LAND: 1.10 acres
CURB APPEAL: 7.5 out of 10
AGENT: Julie Holbrook, Prudential Charlotte Ramsey- Greene, 990-1777
Readers of this column know we zealously avoid cookie-cutter houses, primarily because it's hard to find anything interesting to say about them. But 1605 Keith Valley Road couldn't be less cookie-cutter if it tried.
In some ways eccentricity can be charming, in others, frustrating, Sudoku-like. This house's undeniable uniqueness stems from the recent addition of an entire second level and the startling contrasts it created: traditional hardwood floors, wood paneling, and ceiling fans downstairs– contemporary carpet, drywall, and recessed lighting up; an oil furnace for the ground floor– a heat pump on level two. Timeworn familiarity versus sometimes-awkward modernity.
Outside the schizophrenia continues. The good news: the house sits on a one-acre-plus cul-de-sac lot in a wooded, architecturally diverse city neighborhood. The bad? It's 100 yards from the 250 Bypass. Inside, traffic noise is barely noticeable, even with all the leaves down. Outside the steady whoosh of cars would take some getting used to during hammock season. Thanks to a built-up earth barrier, the Bypass is the opposite of our grandparents' definition of good children: it's heard but not seen.
Like most other things about the house, the lot and location are a matter of perspective: do its size and all the trees compensate for the Bypass? Is the glass half full or half empty? It all depends, of course.
The agent admits that the contrasts and quirks are not for every buyer, and we agree. It will take a certain vision and a decorator's touch to make this house a home. One indisputable fact is the amount of space: five bedrooms and four and a half baths, most of which boast high-end tile and cabinetry. With all that and an acre in the city, there's plenty of lebensraum outside and in.
Sure, upstairs the space is sometimes wasted– most notably in the overlong family room and the Gargantuan master bathroom (complete with double vanities and a jetted tub w-a-a-y over in a corner)– but that's nothing strategic furniture placement can't fix.
The downstairs is more traditional (and evenly proportioned), with a rustic wood-paneled living room, a large den, and a west-facing sunroom with a fireplace and truly distinctive, they-don't-make-stuff-like-this-anymore slate. The kitchen has been modernized with Corian countertops and cherry cabinets, but there's a jarring note here as well: blank walls where the dishwasher, fridge, and stove ought to be.
The house's lack of appliances reveals the fact that it's in foreclosure, but nothing conveys the heartbreak of losing a home more clearly than the bare hearth in the master bedroom. An electric fireplace, which apparently left with the former owners, represents the promise and freedom of remodeling and adding on. The plain builder-grade carpet upstairs, a glaring misstep, likely went in when money became tight. When our young century's new "f-word" finally became reality, the dreams crashed, and the bank took the house.
Most banks are understandably unwilling to invest much cash in a property where they've already lost money. Therein lies—again, depending on perspective– a problem or an opportunity. Anyone planning to move in and do no work should look elsewhere. A buyer willing to look past flaws that appear mostly cosmetic, remedied by a few thousand dollars and a month of weekends (home inspection advised, however), may get a big house in the city for a relative bargain.
On that weekend chore list? The aforementioned second-level carpet. Installed either by an amateur or a contractor in need of new glasses, its wrinkles are reminiscent of a Shar-pei; it begs for professional replacement. A do-it-yourselfer with a buddy or two can probably handle everything else: finishing a few outlets upstairs and choosing new appliances.
When the work is done and Miller time finally arrives, we hope the proud new owner will pause when the bottle contains exactly six ounces to decide: is it half full or half empty?
Each week, a brave local seller invites the Hook to provide an impartial, warts-and-all look at their real estate listing. E-mail yours today!


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Rise of Golden Dawn: A presage of doom
The undisguised extremism promoted by Golden Dawn is a chilling watershed in Greece's post-war democracy. Fascist gangs are turning Athens into a city of shifting front lines, seizing on crimes and local protests to promote their own movement, by claiming to be the defenders of recession-ravaged Greece.
'The People's Association – Golden Dawn,' usually known simply as 'Golden Dawn,' is a right-wing extremist political organization in Greece. It is led by Nikolaos Michaloliakos and has grown considerably since its inception to a widely known Greek political party with nationwide support.
Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party is gaining popularity in the midst of the country's deepening financial crisis. The group has been implicated in torture cases, and for inciting a wave of racial violence sweeping the country.
An opinion poll published by KAPA Research in October showed that support for the extremist political group had grown from 7.5 percent of the population in June to 10.4 percent currently.
The Golden Dawn emerged from political obscurity into the mainstream in May after winning 7 percent of the vote in the Greek parliamentary elections. Since then, the country has reportedly witnessed an upsurge in racial violence connected to the right-wing group.
The party entered the international spotlight after some of its members reportedly participated in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of Bosnian Muslims. Its publication praises the Third Reich and often features photographs of Hitler and other Nazis.
Golden Dawn has manipulated a weak Greek state and disastrous austerity management by European bureaucrats to become, according to recent polls, the third most popular political party in the country — a noxious omen for the euro zone and a worrying challenge and counterpoint to the very idea of the E.U. itself, which received this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
Three years ago, Greeks ignored Golden Dawn, seeing its members as neo-Nazi thugs waging war against migrants and giving it a miserable 0.29% of the vote. Last year, however, Golden Dawn — rebranded as an anti-austerity party — won nearly 7% and secured 18 of the 300 seats in Parliament. Its ascent has continued in opinion surveys despite its parliamentary deputies' being filmed attacking immigrant vendors and demanding that all non-Greek children be kicked out of day-care centres and hospitals.
As the cash-strapped government struggles to offer its citizens basic services, Golden Dawn has set up parastate organizations to police the streets, donate to Greek-only blood banks and help unemployed Greeks find jobs.
The party has also promised to cancel household debt for the unemployed and low-wage earners. "Soon we'll be running this country," says Ilias Panagiotaros, a beefy 38-year-old army-supply-shop owner who is now a Golden Dawn parliamentary deputy representing Athens.
Public Love from Fear
"The people love us." says Ilias Panagiotaros. Golden Dawn draws much of that love from fear. Greece is now the main entry point for at least 80% of the EU's un-documented migrants. Frontex, the EU border-patrolling agency, estimates that 57,000 illegal immigrants slipped into Greece last year and more than 100,000 entered in 2010. Many travel through Turkey, often via a land border that Golden Dawn wants to plant with land mines. Some seek asylum, and because of EU rules, those who want to apply for refugee status must do so in their country of entry — in this case, Greece — which often takes years to review the applications. As Europe turns a blind eye to the immigration crisis, many impoverished foreigners find themselves trapped in an economically crippled country that can't sustain them.
Some Greeks no longer want to be hospitable. In the past year, gangs of vigilantes, many sporting Golden Dawn's black shirts, have beaten and stabbed hundreds of migrants, according to human-rights groups.
In June 2012, a number of them broke into the Piraeus home of Abouzeid Mubarak, 28, an Egyptian fisherman, bashing him with iron rods until he fell into a coma. "It was a hate that was inhuman," says Mubarak, who is still recovering.
Ali Rahimi, a 27-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, was hanging around with friends outside his building in central Athens when more than a dozen Greeks approached. Several men set upon Mr. Rahimi, one with a knife. Panicked, he fled into his apartment and fought back, managing to push the men out the door. He found blood gushing from just above his heart, one of five stab wounds in his back and chest.
Mr. Rahimi survived and is staying put for now. But his friend, Reza Mohammed, who was also injured in the attack, is considering what was once unthinkable: moving back to Afghanistan, which he feels would be safer than Greece.
Parts of Athens feel like a war zone. Racist gangs cruise the streets at night in search of victims. Themis Skordeli, a member of the group that is accused of stabbing Mr. Rahimi, ran unsuccessfully for Parliament on the ticket of Golden Dawn.
A few blocks down the street, a crowd was leaving a mosque after Friday Prayer. At the mention of Golden Dawn, immigrant men began lifting their shirts to show their scars. A short, sullen-looking young man with a cut across his nose and freshly sutured cheek bone was pushed forward by the crowd. Just the night before, he said, he was beaten and cut with a knife by "fascists."
"Go into the Omonia police station," said another man. "You will see how violence is going on." Several blocks away, I walked into just such a scene. As I stepped out of the elevator at the police station, I saw an officer screaming at a black man and backhanding him hard across the shoulder.
In Athens, Sayd Jafari owns a cafe frequented by fellow Afghans. It has been repeatedly ransacked by mobs of black-clad attackers wielding sticks, chains and knives and performing fascist salutes.
Like others who have been assaulted, Mr. Jafari is also contemplating returning home to Afghanistan. "There, maybe someone has a bomb hidden on his body that he detonates," he says. "Here, you don't see where the knife that kills you comes from."
It's now common to see police lineup immigrants from South Asia and Africa in public squares and along streets in central Athens. Those without legal-residency permits are arrested and sent to detention centres to be deported.
Police claim they have detained nearly 42,000 people since August, though only about 3,400 were arrested for not having residency papers. They defended the crackdown, which was strongly denounced by human-rights groups, by comparing undocumented migrants to the Dorian invaders who purportedly brought down the Mycenaeans in 1100 B.C.
The most recent example of fascism shown by Golden Dawn in its series of discriminating activities is when it said a visit to Greece by American Jewish Committee leader David Harris is meant to ensure further "Jewish influence over Greek political issues" and safeguard the interests of "international loan sharks."
David Harris, executive director of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), is leading a Jewish delegation to the region to meet with several Greek leaders, including Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. During the meetings, Harris expressed his "concern and solidarity for Greece during the crisis."
"The only solidarity of this gentleman is to his compatriots – the international loan sharks, who are humiliating the Greek people. His concern most likely is related to the inability of Greece to make the payments of the predatory interest rates of the vile loans," Golden Dawn said in a statement, adding: "We do not need the crocodile tears of a Jew."
Its leader, Nikolaos Michaloliakos, uses the Heil Hitler salute and has denied the existence of gas chambers at Nazi death camps during World War II. Another lawmaker read a passage from the anti-Semitic hoax "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion."
The attack on Harris and a separate article titled "Absolute Evil" that was published on the party's website Friday appeared to be a hardening of Golden Dawn's anti-Semitic rhetoric, apparently in anger over pressure from Jewish groups to get the Greek government to reign in the party. The "Evil" statement said that blaming Golden Dawn for Greece's woes constituted an attempt to divert attention from the real culprits for Greece's financial crisis.
"They are none other than those who possess most of the international wealth. The people behind the international loan-sharks," the statement said. "Everyone knows they belong to a certain race, which presents itself as a victim, while in reality it is the perpetrator. Everyone knows that they are none other than those pulling the strings behind the marionettes. They are the absolute evil for mankind."
The second statement ended with a threat.
"The time will come when the nationalists of the Golden Dawn will take revenge like the horsemen of the storm, and all of them, being the absolute evil, will pay!"
Not content to proselytizing in their homeland, Golden Dawn has started to expand worldwide.
Barely a month after their electoral victories, Golden Dawn launched a widely-criticized branch in Melbourne, Australia, home to one of the largest Greek populations outside of Athens. In October, several groups protested the opening of a Golden Dawn office in New York City, which had opened for the explicit purpose of building support for the party among Greek expatriate communities and collecting food and medicine to distribute in Greece – only for Greeks. And in Montreal, Golden Dawn is holding a Christmas food drive. The catch? They're only giving food out to Greek Christians.
Golden Dawn members in the United States have told CBC News they plan to open chapters shortly in Chicago, in Connecticut and in Toronto.
What's at stake is the health of European democracy, and the values and institutions on which it rests. But while the euro crisis touched off a scramble to halt a financial meltdown, European leaders have done virtually nothing to reverse the union's dangerous political trends.
As recent polls show that its strength continues to grow, and its support runs as high as 50 percent among police officers, who routinely fail to investigate growing numbers of hate crimes.
Far-right ultranationalist groups are exploiting old enmities and new fears across the Continent. Although this is not the Europe of the 1930s, the disillusioned citizens of countries like Greece and Hungary have turned increasingly to simple answers, electing parties that blame familiar scapegoats — Jews, Gypsies, gays and foreigners — for their ills.
Maria Chandraki, 29, an unemployed beautician, hadn't heard of Golden Dawn until the last election. "Their positions may be extreme," she said, holding plastic bags of food she'd just received. "But the situation is extreme as well. So we need extreme measures." She went on, "We can't have so many nations and so many different sets of values and ideals under the same roof."
Beneath the looming basilica of Athens' largest church, middle-aged men and women in black Golden Dawn T-shirts were busy one bright September morning distributing food to needy Greeks. Kids ran across the courtyard, which was painted with the party's unofficial platform: "Get foreigners out of Greece." Clusters of fit, stoic young men in dark glasses ringed the perimeter.
Nikolaos Michos, a square-jawed Golden Dawn Member of Parliament with the build and tattoos of a heavyweight boxer, leaned against a bloodmobile watching. He wore a black polo embossed with the party's Swastika-like logo. "We're fighters and we're not going to back down," he said, referring to death threats from leftists and the burning of a Golden Dawn office. "But they're not striking fear into us because every centre they destroy, we'll build new ones," he added.
European leaders must not cede the battleground in the war of ideas. They should publicly denounce parties that espouse racist doctrines and spew hate-filled rhetoric and clearly define and defend the shared values of an increasingly integrated Europe.
To do so, they must develop a pan-European approach to monitor hate crimes and investigate right-wing extremist networks that operate across borders. And the European Union must ensure that all member-states, old and new, respect the same criteria that countries currently aspiring to join the European Union are required to meet, especially maintaining the "stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights, respect for and protection of minorities." Otherwise, Europe faces the spectre of more xenophobic violence and the unravelling of the liberal democratic order that has drawn so many persecuted people to seek asylum and opportunity on European shores.
Nikos Katapodis, 69, can see the crossroads where his family has lived since 1863. A bald, chain-smoking funeral-home owner, Mr. Katapodis describes the Greek government with a string of expletives. The flood of immigrants over the last decade created ghettos in central Athens, he explains. Crime rates rose, property values dropped and bars appeared on second-floor windows. "It looks like a prison," he said, nodding to the street. "Today it reminds me of the late 1940s," he adds. "You see people scrounging for food in the trash cans."
Although he didn't vote for Golden Dawn, he sees it as "the only party that is actually doing things for the Greek people" — a cross between the welfare state and the Mafia. If he needed an escort to walk down the street or help paying for his cancer medicine, he'd call Golden Dawn. "They're doing what the politicians should be doing," he said. "There's a hole, and they fill it."
Authoritarian elements in the Greek government have a history of using far-right groups to outsource political violence against critics. Recent moves to rein in Golden Dawn came only after it grew too powerful to control and the state felt its own authority was challenged, explained Anastassia Tsoukala, a legal scholar. "They were bitten by their own snake," she said. And Greece is not alone. Golden Dawn's rise has parallels across Europe, and its significance should be of Continental concern.


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June 16, 1943 - October 2, 2013
Milford, PA
Joyce Ann Triplett, 70, of Milford, PA, passed away October 2, 2013 at Milford Senior Care, Westfall Twp., PA. She was a retired Graphic Artist for All Plate Graphics Corp, Waldwick, NJ. The daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Mullen) Bold she was born June 16, 1943 in North Platte, NE and was the widow of Buddy John Triplett.
Survivors include four sons: John Triplett and his wife, Mary of Pine Island, NY, Richard Triplett of Shohola, PA, Anthony Triplett and his wife, Melissa of Shohola, PA, William Triplett and his wife, Elizabeth of Dingmans Ferry, PA and eight grandchildren.
Services and cremation will be private, at the convenience of the family.
The family request memorial donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org)


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In Memory of Remy Charlip (A'49)
POSTED ON: August 27, 2012
Cooper Union alumnus Remy Charlip (A'49), an award-winning dancer, choreographer and children book's author, died on Tuesday, August 18 in San Francisco. Charlip was a founding member of the Merce Cunningham dance company in 1953 which would go on to achieve international renown for its radical approach to space, time, and technology. He also founded the Paper Bag Players, a children's theater group with whom Charlip won two Obie awards in the 1960s. Some of his children's books have won him wide ranging visibility; his most popular Fortunately (1964) was continuously in print for over thirty years.
Paul Vitello honors Mr. Charlip in an obituary for the New York Times, writing:
Mr. Charlip's half-century of work cut across a wide spectrum of art forms, aesthetic registers and audiences. He drew no particular distinctions among them. All were forms of an "internal dance," as he called it, that he liked to stage in his own and other people's minds.
"Ten Imaginary Dances," one of his most popular works, consisted of 10 vignettes read aloud, which the audience was expected to imagine for itself in dance form. (In one, "Wolf Man Meets the Mechanical Dolls," "Wolf Man tries to get past a group of mechanical dolls who are all doing unison work. They ignore him. Thwarted, he captures one and takes it apart." The end.)
Another of his signatures was the "airmail dance," a set of drawings depicting various dance poses. Mr. Charlip would mail them to dance companies and let them choreograph the moves themselves.
Mr. Charlip began his artistic career as a painter but became interested early on in narrative art forms, he said in a 1997 interview for a catalog of his work assembled by the Library of Congress. The two forms he settled on, dance and children's books, shared some essential elements. Both speak in a visual language for the most part, and both move through a series of scenes.


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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
gone home
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Oh Lori I'm sad to read that it didn't survive.ReplyDelete
I think the photos are really lovely and do show the beauty of the bird.
Death shouldn't offend as it is a big part of life.
Thank you for making the time to keep us posted.
love to you
xx Robyn
PS... just another thought before I leave...ReplyDelete
sometimes things just need to die, don't they... no matter how hard we try they just need to die.
I too have tried to rescue creatures in the past and it hasn't always been successful. xx
sad sad sadReplyDelete
proud of you for caring and trying
i know your right robyn, it's the feeling of helplessness that gets in the way of acceptance. that, and i really like happy endings.ReplyDelete
thanks kj :(
It's the love that counts sweetie.ReplyDelete
Oh, Lori. :( The thought that he wanted to go to the flowers outside.... makes my eyes well up. I'm so sorry. You did everything you could.ReplyDelete
aww all life has to come to an end. death is something we cannot escape. you did your best.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 10:49 PM
You did you best. Its time was up and you can't change that.ReplyDelete
Maybe the little bird had another fate planned for it in the big food chain of life, and it jsut went on a little sooner?ReplyDelete
It's always one of my greatest wishes ever, to be able to communicate with animals and tell them that we are not going to hurt them, and as you say - explain where the door is! I wish I could explain to our dog that he should not try to chase snakes!! I've tried, but he just won't listen.. :)
I tried to leave a comment on your shark post, but for some reason it wouldn't stick. What a sad story, and well done for putting up all the shark safety info.
Sometimes we wish to be powerful and help avoid bad things, and oh yes, how I would love to listen and talk with my animal friends! But it isn`t to be (yet?)ReplyDelete
And Karen, if we could, and told our little friends we would not harm them, then someone else perhaps WILL, after they trusted us? Life is such a complicated thing. I once heard of a Jewish man who had escaped the Nazi regime, and then he walked down a street in Switzerland, and a storm came up, and a falling branch killed him... What do we understand?!
oh no :( oh lori im sorry you tried so hard xxReplyDelete
oh Lori, I so get this post - you know me with all the birds around here. This morning a dove flew full force into the patio doors - it sat there stunned for several minutes and, a headache notwithstanding, it finally managed to wander off to the join the others. Hoping it will be okay...ReplyDelete
Oh, Lori, I am so sorry. You tried your hardest. They are so beautiful, aren't they? We had one die in our garage a few years ago, and the kids and I spent a lot of time looking at it before we buried it. I still remember how the feathers looked in the sunlight. xox!! PamReplyDelete
Lori- you did your best and I appreciate the photos you posted. Hummingbirds are very special to me. My mom and I shared this love of this amazing little bird ... she once told me that I reminded her of a busy hummingbird flitting from loved one to loved one, taking care of them and spreading love. Then before she died she gave me a pewter chime of hummingbirds. I love that you tried to save the litle guy ...ReplyDelete
You did your very best dear Lori!ReplyDelete
He is as lovely in death as he was in life.... and you have honoured his little body by burying him. His soul is ALREADY FREE and SOARING in Heaven.
♥ Robin ♥
Oh Lori,ReplyDelete
You honored this beautiful bird in life and in death. I think he knew you were trying to help him.
Big hugs to comfort you~
I'm so sorry.ReplyDelete
aw pole sana! at least at least, as we say in africa. pole sana. x jReplyDelete
God bless the little creature ---- you tried, darlin', you tried........ReplyDelete
Dearest Lori, I'm so sorry to read about your poor little hummingbird and the poor family that are grieving for their son. My thoughts and prayers are with them and you.ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing these sad moments with us.
I am so sad! Poor little guy. You, dear Lori tried your very best, it was just his time and as sad as it is, nothing could be done about it.ReplyDelete
Bless your heart. xoxo
Bless your heart for trying so hard to free the sweet little hummer. We can only do what we can do sometimes.ReplyDelete
Oh Lori I had similar day on WednesdayReplyDelete
a young bird flew into the window and dazed itself - I put in a box for a couple of hours and then sat it deep within a shrub where I've seen them sitting before. When I went to check on it I saw only a pile of feathers. No matter how philosophical about it being a bird eat bird world ... some days are just plain old bah humbug days*!*
Honey, you did the best you could. At least the little jewel was loved and tended to the end.ReplyDelete
Yes, we honor the beauty of the hummer and we are so lucky to have them year 'round. I remember how stunned some Swedish friends were when they saw hummers feeding at my abutilons and salvia. Since hummers are a new world species they had NEVER seen such a miracle.
Thanks for your sweet, soft heart.
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
Awe Lori~ReplyDelete
Don't be sad. I bet he had a wonderful life and his time had come. Maybe...he jsut came to you to get that final resting spot in the garden. Maybe he knew something was up & frightened to go it alone.
You did good♥
love to you♥
You are the hummingbird's hero for all of your efforts dear Lori! I believe little hummie's soul is secretly thanking you. I love the photos especially the one of the bird cradled in your hands.ReplyDelete
So sad also for you who tried so hard helping him.ReplyDelete
Holding him is like honoring him. We can admire his beautiful feathers and colors. poor little guy and poor you it must have broken your heart......
oh my gosh, that made me sad. poor little thing. i honestly think i would have cried if i had been the one to find the little one. to think of how much the little one must have suffered. :( sorry if my response makes you more sad. i think it's a beautiful thing that you did everything you did to try save him/her.ReplyDelete
Poor little guy took the only way out that he could....Try as we might, we can't always save them, but it's so worth it to try. Sorry it didn't work out this time. Hummers are truly one of my favorites too--their iridescent little feathers are amazing, not to mention the way they can just hover and zoom around. Bless you for taking him home to your own special garden.ReplyDelete
Oh my... so, so sad. Nature works in mysterious ways indeed... its happened to me before as well, but I've somehow managed to get the struggling bird out. Shame man.. the photos are great though.. brilliantly colorful plumage beautifully. Once again, I really enjoy reading your posts.ReplyDelete
Oops.. typing mishap. I meant to say that the amazing colors on the creature and the emotion of the moment had been captured beautifully in your photos. And I agree with what Robyn says, sometimes, things just need to die. It's unfortunately the way of life. Please take careReplyDelete


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What is Church?
Simply, Church is God and people. Church is not a place, or a building, or a style. Church is a community of people who come together to learn more about Jesus and encounter his amazing love, and then help others to do the same. Lifehouse is full of young people who are experiencing God's love; not as a far away God, but as a close God whose desire is to have a personal relationship with us. We believe church should be fun and full of joy! It is a safe place to grow and learn in all areas of life. In church you will find life-long friends, feel encouraged and learn things that will help you with school, work, friends, relationships, finances, family and so much more.


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Variable Costs
What are Variable Costs?
Variable costs are corporate expenses that vary in direct proportion to the quantity of output. Unlike fixed costs, which remain constant regardless of output, variable costs are a direct function of production volume, rising whenever production expands and falling whenever it contracts. Examples of common variable costs include raw materials, packaging, and labor directly involved in a company's manufacturing process.
The formula for calculating total variable cost is:
Total Variable Cost = Total Quantity of Output x Variable Cost Per Unit of Output
The term variable cost is not to be confused with variable costing, which is an accounting method related to reporting variable costs.
How Do Variable Costs Work?
Let's assume XYZ Company has received an order for 5,000 widgets for a total sales price of $5,000 and wants to determine the gross profit that will be generated by completing the order. First, the variable costs per widget must be determined.
Let's assume the following:
Annual Widgets Produced: 100,000
Raw Materials Costs: $10,000
Direct Labor Costs: $50,000
From this information, we can conclude that each widget costs 10 cents ($10,000 / 100,000 widgets) in raw materials and 50 cents ($50,000 / 100,000 widgets) in direct labor costs. Using the formula above, we can calculate that XYZ Company's total variable cost on the order is:
5,000 x ($0.10 + $0.50) = $3,000
Therefore, the company can reasonably expect to earn a $2,000 gross profit ($5,000 - $3,000) from the order.
Why Do Variable Costs Matter?
While fixed costs, such as rent or other overhead, generally remain level, variable costs will correlate with the number of products manufactured. Because average variable costs differ widely among industries, comparisons are generally most meaningful among companies operating within the same industry.
When analyzing a company's income statement, it should be remembered that rising costs are not necessarily a troubling sign. Whenever sales rise, more units must first be produced (excluding the impact of stronger pricing), which in turn means that variable production costs must also increase. Thus, for revenues to climb, expenses must also rise accordingly.
It is important, though, that revenues increase at a faster rate than expenses. If, for example, a company reports volume growth of 8%, while cost of goods sold (COGS) only rises 5% over the same span, then costs have likely declined on a per unit basis. If a company can find ways to reduce the input costs associated with producing each item it sells, then its profitability will improve. One way to monitor this aspect of a company's business is to divide variable costs by total revenues to figure costs as a percentage of sales.
Variable costs frequently factor into profit projections and the calculation of break-even points for a business or project. Some costs change in a piecewise manner as output changes and therefore may not remain constant per unit of output. Also, note that many cost items have both fixed and variable components. For example, management salaries typically do not vary with the number of units produced. However, if production falls dramatically or reaches zero, then layoffs may occur. This is evidence that all costs are variable in the long run.
A company with a large number of variable costs (compared to fixed costs) may exhibit more consistent per-unit costs and hence more predictable per-unit profit margins than a company with fewer variable costs. However, a company with fewer variable costs (and hence a larger number of fixed costs) may magnify potential profits (and losses) because revenue increases (or decreases) are applied to a more constant cost level.
Part of being a successful investor involves making an educated forecast about how a company will respond under different operating conditions, and one of the key determinants is the proportion of fixed costs to variable costs.
Margin analysis will help you identify companies that can best convert sales into profits. See examples of how to use this technique in How to Use Margin Analysis as an Investment Tool.


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It seems like everybody loves the powder blues, including Kevin Kaduk, the Grand Poobah of Yahoo's excellent baseball blog, Big League Stew.
When 'Duk asked us to pass along our two cents worth on the sublime awesomeness of the new retro unis, we couldn't possibly refuse the opportunity to sing their praises to the whole of the Interwebs.
(Thanks 'Duk!)
Monday, April 7, 2008
We're in the Stew
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I couldn't agree more, it was like a flashback to my younger days...
However the only thing I could think about is how Ernie must have felt pulling the powder blues being the only person on the field who actually wore them the first time...
- April 7, 2008 at 1:41 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
It was really cool seeing Whitt in the powder blues, and wearing the old school flapless helmet like in the old days.
It brought back memories.
- April 7, 2008 at 1:47 PM
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Eurotrash Food Cart is conveniently located in the heart of downtown PDX to serve all of your gastronomic needs!
Our supreme Trashiness is on the corner of SW 10th & Washington.
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Not so long ago, an aspiring young man found himself in Portland with no job, no money and no plan. One fateful night while taking a leisurely jaunt to his local independent movie rental haven, he encountered a pod of food carts serving untold edible wonders. Immediately, inspiration struck like a bolt of white hot lightning.
Drawing from a lifetime's worth of experience cooking, taught by his own parents and secret wizards during his travels in Europe, the young man set to work creating a shrine to his craft, through which he could share his gift with any passersby who might care to sample his creations.
Soon, a shimmering paragon of azure and coral made its home in the same commune that had inspired the young man, its window wide open and its sign beckoning all comers with it's softly whispered siren song.
Now, Eurotrash stands as a force to be reckoned with, the fare on its menu an amalgamation of Portuguese cuisine with heavy Iberian influence, with the sensibilities of a working class young rascal bred and raised in the Pacific Northwest.
So get this: you're at a party and some dude comes over and offers you a drink. It's probably roofied or something like that, and that's awkward for EVERYONE. Now had you had a Eurotrash shirt on, bro #1 would probably have just told you how much he enjoys a Trashy B in the morning instead. You really can't be too safe these days.


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GMAC sent us a heads up on the upcoming GMAT Official Guide and we had one of our favorite teachers, Andrew Patton in Atlanta, review it and give you this review so you can incorporate it into your prep more effectively.
At Bell Curves, we have long been fans of computer-based practice for the GMAT. The test is given on a computer, so it makes sense to practice on a computer, in fact, we designed our own online GMAT student center with that in mind. So when we heard The Official Guide for GMAT Review 2015 (the newest Official Guide edition due summer 2014) will now include an online practice site, we had to check it out!
Here is the list of the practice site content according to GMAC:
- A diagnostic test to help you evaluate your current level of readiness.
- Access to a question bank with 900 practice questions that are customizable based on question type and level of difficulty.
- Links to Integrated Reasoning questions (there is a IR practice site coming from GMAC soon).
- Exclusive video addressing concerns about taking the exam, balancing work and school, and preparing for the GMAT exam.
Diagnostic Test
The diagnostic test is an online version of the current diagnostic provided in the 13th edition book. While it may be the same questions, having it on your computer makes reviewing the results much easier. Having the type of question, answer explanations,
difficulty rating, and time spent per question is a much more useful tool than the current pencil and paper diagnostic provided. Keep in mind there are a couple differences between the actual GMAT and the diagnostic. First, the diagnostic is not a computer adaptive test, and at 100 questions in length it is longer than the Quantitative and Verbal sections on the official test. This allowed GMAC to include
questions of every type at a variety of difficulties. Also unlike the actual GMAT,
there isn't a time limit on the diagnostic. However, it keeps track of how long you spent on the entire test as well as time spent on individual questions. Once you have taken the diagnostic, you can review your results and learn where to focus your initial test prep. GMAC provides a score for each of the basic question categories of problem solving, data sufficiency, reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction. Comparing your score to the chart they provide will let you know if you are below average, average, above average, or excellent in that particular category. While this diagnostic won't be able to give you much of an idea of what you would score on an actual GMAT, it can let you know which areas are your strengths or weaknesses. If the thought of taking a GMATPrep practice test before doing some initial test preparation is stressing you out, this may be a good option to give you a starting point!
GMAC claims you get access to a question bank with 900 questions to customize your own practice sets based on question type and desired difficulty. However, there are only 807 questions available to use in custom practice sets. Maybe the 900 number is meant to include the diagnostic exam, but currently there is no way to customize those questions in any way. Still, 807 is a good number, and a lot of practice can be gotten out of the question bank. You can mix and match question types and difficulties to create the custom practice experience you need. Each question includes a detailed explanation, the ability to take notes about the question, and the ability to bookmark a question to return to it later. Just like the diagnostic test, you can review the practice set to see how long you took on each individual question, as well as total time. Use this to work on time management and apply that information on practice tests!
Let's see how the question bank breaks down:
Problem Solving – 37 Easy, 93 Medium, 100 Hard – 230 Total
Data Sufficiency – 24 Easy, 64 Medium, 86 Hard – 174 Total
Reading Comprehension – 23 Easy, 74 Medium, 42 Hard – 139 Total
Critical Reasoning – 36 Easy, 47 Medium, 41 Hard – 124 Total
Sentence Correction – 26 Easy, 64 Medium, 50 Hard – 140 Total
Overall – 146 Easy, 342 Medium, 319 Hard – 807 Total
Integrated Reasoning Questions
Currently the Integrated Reasoning questions are the same questions from the Official Guide for GMAT Review, 13th Edition. They are useful but not new. The good news is that GMAC has an IR online practice tool, though it will cost you an additional $20. Check this blog for our review of that tool.
Exclusive Video
At the time of the site launch, there is only one video on the site (though the . It is just over eight and a half minutes and covers a lot of frequently asked questions. While the video is a bit dry and at times may seem forced, it covers some good information. It is definitely worth a watch as it may answer a question you didn't know you had.
What the Site Lacks
Sadly the new site doesn't have any sort of computer adaptive practice. All of the practice is either static sets of questions like the diagnostic test, Integrated Reasoning, or specifically chosen questions based on your selections from the question bank. The good news is if you want extra computer adaptive practice, the Bell Curves Student Center still has plenty of computer adaptive quizzes to try!
Final Thoughts
The new GMAC site is going to be a useful addition to the host of tools available for test prep. The best part is the customizable question bank. Even though it may not be as large as advertised (or hoped for by GMAT teachers across the universe!), it will still provide value to the people that use it. While the diagnostic test is nice, it doesn't give you knowledge of your true starting point in relation to the GMAT. Knowing where you are relatively weak or strong is useful information, but knowing your starting 200-800 score from a GMATPrep practice test is a better indicator of how close or far you are from your GMAT score goal. That is the information that will dictate how aggressive your test prep schedule needs to be.
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We hope this review was helpful, and we wish you luck on your GMAT journey!


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Couple gives $10M to University of Iowa
Two Maquoketa natives have given their second $10 million gift in three years to the University of Iowa.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports Jerre and Mary Joy Stead, of Scottsdale, Ariz., will advance children's medicine at the university.
The donation includes $8 million to endow one faculty chair each in the areas of pulmonology, nephrology, neurology and general pediatrics.
The Steads chair a fundraising campaign aimed at attracting $500 million in private donations. The university says their gift pushes the campaign's total to $505 million.
The Steads' previous $10 million gift in 2011 also was to the children's hospital.
The pediatrics department will be named the University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics.
The Steads donated $25 million to the university's Tippie College of Business in 2003.


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Chicagoans play in bowling, kickball, baseball, beach volleyball and countless other sport leagues. But skee ball? It's more popular than you think.
"For most of the people, the last time they played was when they were 5 years old at Chuck E. Cheese's," said Mike Fraser, director of league operations for the Skee League, Chicago's first skee ball league.
In two years, the Skee League has grown to 60 three-person teams--180 members in all--who play at Glascott's Saloon in Lincoln Park. The league has had so much success, it is expanding south to Hyde Park.
"We've been wanting to get the league expanded to new locations for a while," Fraser said.
Seven Ten Lanes will act as home for the league's first expansion. Its first official event will take place Monday at 1055 E. 55th St. in Hyde Park.
"This event that we have going on Monday is a litmus test to figure out what kind of following and demographic we can get," Fraser said. "I'm going to customize the way we structure, whether we do tournaments or the league structure like we have at Glascott's."
To encourage more players to attend, the tournament is open to individual players rather than teams. The format will be similar to NCAA brackets, Fraser said, with the winner of the night earning a pair of Chicago Bulls tickets.
"It's a lot of fun playing in the team format, but I would actually be interested in Hyde Park as well," said Jon Byars, 32, a current Skee League member from Lincoln Park.
Fraser hopes to tap into the University of Chicago community at the Hyde Park restaurant. Despite Glascott's proximity to DePaul's Lincoln Park campus, few college students are members of the league.
"Our Glascott's league is so diverse--we've got advertising executives, lawyers, people that are fresh out of college that are doing other jobs, there's no one group that defines [skee ball]," Fraser said. "The one thing that unites everybody is the game of skee ball."
Seven Ten Lanes is an all-ages restaurant, potentially giving students who are not yet of age the chance to join a tournament or league.
"We could foresee having a league where freshmen and sophomores could be involved as well as juniors and seniors who are of age," Fraser said. "I kind of had the vision of where you could have fraternities playing against fraternities, sororities against sororities, or different organizations against other people."
If the Hyde Park group enjoys the kind of success Lincoln Park's has, the Skee League certainly has nothing to worry about.
"We started out with nothing," Fraser said. "We were the first skee ball league for adults, to my knowledge in Chicago, now we're completely full with three league nights … that's 180 people."
And those 180 players are enjoying each and every "skee-son."
"I've been in the Skee League since day one," said Jess Hanebury, 32 from Ukrainian Village. "I'm obsessive about looking at the stats and everything. I'm not the best player by far, but I've improved my game."
"There's also the fun in being on a team of course," Hanebury said. "This is a group of friends where we get to hang out all night and talk, it's once a week where I get to see that entire group."
Though Hyde Park is the league's first expansion, Fraser hopes to take the Skee League to neighborhoods such as Wicker Park and Wrigleyville.
"Every neighborhood is known for its own quirks or stereotypes," Fraser said. "But I think that skee ball is a game for everybody and that every neighborhood deserves to have it."
The Skee League tournament takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Seven Ten Lanes. There is a $10 entry fee for all players, which includes game play and a free appetizer. All ages are welcome.
Visit www.theskeeleague.com for information.
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The prior thread on this subject was apparently deleted accidentally we still arent sure how that happened. So heres a new one.
Ill start with with this. I think the concepts of what we have long called liberalism and conservatism are changing. Trumps rise may be a symptom of that transformation. Heres a piece that examines Trump and traditional American liberalism. I now there are others out there about his impact on conservatism. If you know of any, please post.
The Exhaustion of American Liberalism


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Perhaps it's time to step into that divine experience, deep in the warmth and comfort of a luxurious Villa nestled in the Red Rocks of Sedona.
The Adobe Grand Villas sends out a siren call to unwind in unabated luxury that is hard to resist. Opulence, warmth, intricacy and charm are the words that flow to mind upon entering it's beautiful chambers.
Uncompromising attention to detail reveals itself in every room and feature of the Adobe Grand Villa experience. Sumptuous king beds, walk-in waterfall showers, jetted tubs and fireplaces, an intimate spa and heated pool.
The lavish artistry and attention to detail is evident in every feature, from the extraordinary beds and doors to its one-of-a-kind bathrooms. amenity-rich living spaces with grandiose bathrooms and decadent dressing rooms.
Then there is the wonderful team that runs the Adobe Grand Villas www.adobegrandvillas.com with such meticulous care and warmth that leaves this bed and breakfast unrivaled in my experience.
The Adobe Grand Villa Executive Chef & former New Orleans restaurateur, Michael Merilli aims to pamper with a culinary experience that reveals his mastery in delighting those tastebuds.
We woke up daily with the call of birds that flew by our beautiful villa, along with a 5 course gourmet breakfast that is one meal worth leaving it's comfortable beds for ! If Paradise was on Earth, the Adobe Grand Villas certainly does reflect it.
Chef Michael prepares a menu that is two pages long and features 13 separate items from grilled shrimp and Andouille brochettes to homemade chocolates. Simply divine !
In addition, for those who prefer the caterings of a personal chef, an intimate romantic dinner for two, can be arranged within the privacy of one's villa. After all why would one want to leave the chambers of these stunning villas that live up to their name. Simply Grand, extolling both richness and beauty.
There are 15 charming villas in total, each displaying a unique theme with diverse interiors. So the visitor can choose to have a very different experience with each stay.
From the classic luxurious Mediterranean feel, to country gardens, to the feminine French quarter, hardy log cabins and even the more esoteric visionary room, each villa offers a dramatically different stay.
According to Adobe Grand Villas, "The villas are thematically rich in their interior design and stunning artistic expres sion. Walking from villa to villa is like taking a trip to some of the most cherished vacations spots around the world: Tuscany, Provence, the American West and Southwest. There is even a villa for the guest who loves a contemporary urban-sleek surrounding."
"Beyond the idea of grand, each Villa is individually decorated and themed: Country, Tuscan, Western, Provence, Antique, Mountain Cab- in, and Southwest, where each guest can pick their fantasy. All spaces are artistically appointed with fabulous one-of-a-kind interior design elements. Four hundred-plus count sheets, the finest mattresses, down comforters and elegantly appointed window coverings are additional touches for optimum pampering."
We drove into Sedona from Phoenix, brimming with high spirits. I had read so much about the Adobe Grand Villas achievements; such as it's winning numerous prestigious awards including the Traveler's Choice Award and Conde Naste's Reader's Choice Award, that I was both curious and excited to experience it's allure.
As we entered into the serene desert town, we began to feel the serenity begin to pervade our senses. Shortly after entering the town's perimeters, we found ourselves on the rustic dirt road that led to the Adobe Grand Villas. The sense of calm deepened and we relaxed further into the sense of peace that seemed to seal itself within the confined of this sanctuary.
Emerald green gardens, lit with tangerine, yellow and fuschia blooms displayed their enchanting wiles and drew us languidly into nature's arms.
We entered the reception lobby and were greeted by the innkeeper Mary with warmth and attentiveness. We immediately felt at rest, knowing we would be well taken care of.
Mary gave us a quick tour of the grounds, notifying us of the daily gourmet breakfast that would be followed by daily appetizers later that afternoon. All these culinary treats are complimentary for guests. The lush lobby area looks upon a pretty fireplace and is a great place to connect with fellow guests. Here, a limitless supply of gourmet coffee, teas and hot chocolate are also offered as a treat for all.
Mary then led us to our personal villa, the TWIN KODY. It lay on the second floor of the double story building and opened up to gorgeous views of the mountains and open skies. It was such a delight to enter the unique abode of the TWIN KODY.
Huge, intricately carved doors that were custom made by Steven Berman (the owner's son) ,opened to gorgeous, decadent interiors scented with the fragrance of piping, hot cinnamon! Fresh cranberry cinnamon bread had been prepared in the breadmaker and awaited us in the room.
In the quaint kitchen area, we were surprised to find a large, decorative, fruit basket filled with fresh fruits, chocolate and cheese. Next to it lay a greeting card that welcomed us to the Adobe Grand Villas, as if designed to spoil us in ways unexpected. This was just one example of the Villa's personal touch and care that left such a wonderful impression on us.
We were curious to know more about the history behind this well-designed establishment. Stuart and Ilene Berman, are the owners of the "Four Diamond" bed & breakfast resort. According to the Bermans, this particular resort is a family enterprise that involves their children Sheri and Steven who is a highly talented and acclaimed craftsman. Steve Berman's designs can be viewed online at www.stevebermandesign.com.
The success of the bed and breakfast reveals the host of gifts that the Bermans are blessed with in the arena of design, construction as well as the management of a luxury resort that appeals to the refined.
When the Bermans conceived the Adoba grand Villas, they " envisioned a property that would set the standard in Sedona, exclusively consisting of luxury villas, ranging in size from 850 to 2000 square feet, and unmatched in artistic interior design, state-of-the- art amenities, and exquisite cuisine."
"The villas are so grand in scale that they have broken re-cords in the B&B and intimate boutique resort world for room spaciousness. Thus "claiming the unique distinction of having the largest guest rooms in Sedona, and most likely in the country—every villa is 850 square feet or larger—the Berman's named their new luxury B&B resort the Adobe Grand Villas. "
Adobe Grand Villas goes on to share that, "Selected villas come as large as 2,000 square feet where the bath- rooms alone are larger than most large hotel rooms. Although the theme is grand, every Villa is romantically intimate with two fireplaces, one nestled next to the jetted tub and one in the bedroom. Walk-in waterfall showers, an area for quiet dining, fresh-baked bread and a fully stocked refrigerator greet each new guest. Ensuring privacy, each villa has its own entrance and balcony or patio. "
There are also the particular guests who choose a stay in the villas as a creative den, or a weekend getaway to immerse in work within the quiet of the desert. The ADOBE GRAND VILLAS keeps such guests well-supplied with ample space including a small desk area that we found to be great place to set up our laptop. We were also well-connected and worked efficiently with the high-speed Internet service that is provided in each villa.
Last but not least, we immersed ourselves in the pure deliciousness of the desert. There really was no greater gift at that point that to revel in the incredible calm that we experienced in Sedona.
Red rocks and scenic landscapes abound this romantic destination and the resort itself looks out onto the well-known Sedona rock formations of Coffee Pot Rock, Thunder Mountain, and Cathedral Rock.
Our velvety nights were spent luxuriating in the poolside's jetted spa that lay next to a fire pit. The nights were lit with an orchestra of stars that seemed to shine ever more brightly, leaving us with memories that would last a lifetime.


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Safety and Efficacy of Single-agent CC-5013 in Subjects With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00065351
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : July 23, 2003
Last Update Posted : November 12, 2019
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For each subject the study will consist of two phases: a treatment phase and a follow-up phase. Screening procedures will take place within 28 days of baseline.
Treatment Phase: Subjects who qualify for enrollment into the study will receive single-agent CC-5013 in 28-day cycles. Study visits will occur every 4 weeks and hematologic and myeloma paraprotein laboratory assessments will occur every 2 weeks for the first 6 cycles and every 4 weeks thereafter.
Follow-Up Phase: All subjects who discontinue the treatment phase for any reason will continue to be followed for survival and post-treatment phase anti-myeloma treatment.
|Condition or disease
|Multiple Myeloma
|Drug: CC-5013
|Phase 2
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|222 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Multicenter, Open-label Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Single-agent CC-5013 in Subjects With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
|Actual Study Start Date :
|July 1, 2003
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|October 1, 2006
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|March 1, 2007
Experimental: 1
CC-5013 - oral - 30mg daily on days 1-21 every 28 days
Drug: CC-5013
CC-5013 - oral - 30mg daily on days 1-21 every 28 days
- Myeloma response [ Time Frame: randomization to progression ]
- Time to tumor progression [ Time Frame: randomization to progression ]
- Duration of response [ Time Frame: randomization to progression ]
- Survival (1-year and overall survival) [ Time Frame: 1 year and ongoing ]
- Time to first skeletal-related event (SRE) (clinical need for radiation or surgery to bone) [ Time Frame: randomization to progression ]
- Safety (type, frequency, severity, and relationship of adverse events to study drug) [ Time Frame: ongoing ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form.
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent form.
- Must have a diagnosis of multiple myeloma and have relapsed and refractory disease. Such subjects have relapsed after having had at least a partial myeloma paraprotein response (greater or equal to 50% reduction of myeloma paraprotein) to prior therapy and then continued to develop disease progression despite salvage anti-myeloma therapy. Subjects must have documented evidence of disease progression during therapy with the last prior anti-myeloma treatment regimen (must have received at least 2 cycles) prior to study enrollment.Subjects may have been previously treated with thalidomide and/or radiation therapy.
- Measurable levels of myeloma paraprotein in serum (greater or equal to 0.5 g/dL) or urine (greater or equal to 0.2 g excreted in a 24-hour collection sample).
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1, or 2 (see Appendix II).
- Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements
- Women of childbearing potential (WCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 7 days of starting study drug.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Sexually active WCBP must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods (oral, injectable, or implantable hormonal contraceptive; tubal ligation; intra-uterine device; barrier contraceptive with spermicide; or vasectomized partner) while on study drug.
- WCBP must agree to have pregnancy tests every 4 weeks while on study drug (every 14 days for women with irregular cycles) and 4 weeks after the last dose of study drug.
- Any serious medical condition, laboratory abnormality, or psychiatric illness that would prevent the subject from signing the informed consent form.
- Pregnant or lactating females.
- Any of the following laboratory abnormalities:
A) Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1,000 cells/mm^3 (1.0 x 10^9/L) B) Platelet count <75,000/mm^3 (75 x 10^9/L) C) Serum creatinine >2.5 mg/dL (221 umol/L) D) Serum SGOT/AST or SGPT/ALT >3.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN) E) Serum total bilirubin >2.0 mg/dL (34 umol/L)
- Any condition, including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which places the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study or confounds the ability to interpret data from the study.
- Prior history of malignancies other than multiple myeloma (except for basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast) unless the subject has been free of the disease for greater than or equal to 3 years.
- Prior greater than or equal to grade 3 allergic reaction/hypersensitivity to thalidomide.
- Prior greater than or equal to grade 3 rash or any desquamating (blistering) rash while taking thalidomide.
- Prior use of CC-5013.
- Use of any standard/experimental anti-myeloma drug therapy within 28 days of the initiation of study drug therapy or use of any experimental non-drug therapy within 56 days of the initiation of study drug therapy
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00065351
|Study Director:
|Robert Knight, MD
|Responsible Party:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|July 23, 2003 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|November 12, 2019
|Last Verified:
|November 2019
Multiple Myeloma
relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma
Multiple Myeloma
Neoplasms, Plasma Cell
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Hemostatic Disorders
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Blood Protein Disorders
Hematologic Diseases
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents
Growth Substances
Growth Inhibitors
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Minor Requirements
To earn a minor in Communication, a student must complete the following coursework.
Students who minor in communication take a total of six courses, three of which are required and three are electives. Of the three electives, one must be an upper division application course (denoted by * on the course descriptions page).
Core Courses
Lower Division
- Communication 2: Communication and Social Understanding
- Communication 3: Communication Inquiry
Upper Division
- Communication 100: Communication Theory
Upper Divison Electives
- Three upper division electives( One must be an upper-division application course denoted by the word "Application" after the title)


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All Children Read: Teaching for Literacy in Today's Diverse Classrooms (4th Edition)
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- August 22, 2013
Marketing in an Age of Social Mobility
Social and mobile media are continuously changing consumer media habits, keeping brands on their feet as they try to keep up. In this presentation, Comscore Chairman and Co-Founder Gian Fulgoni describes how social and mobile are transforming the way consumers engage with digital and traditional media, and how this is impacting their path to purchasing decisions. The presentation includes a review of the consumers path to purchase, key trends in social networking and mobile, as well as where we're heading from here.
Presentation takeaways include:
- While the consumer's path to purchase has been disrupted by digital technology, there is still a prominent role for traditional media.
- Mobile devices have exploded onto the scene but have not yet been integrated into consumers' path to purchase in the same manner as traditional and other digital media.
- E-Commerce growing 3X faster than all consumer spending and now accounts for $1 in every $10 of consumers' discretionary spending.
- Social networks have become mainstream and offer a myriad ways for marketers to reach consumers.
- Mobile devices now account for a substantial portion of the time spent on social networking sites.
- Advertising on Facebook has been proven to lift consumer buying.
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Michael S. Horton
Dr. Horton has taught apologetics and theology at Westminster Seminary California since 1998. In addition to his work at the Seminary, he is the Founder and host of the White Horse Inn, a nationally syndicated, weekly radio talk-show exploring issues of Reformation theology in American Christianity. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Modern Reformation magazine. Before coming to WSC, Dr. Horton completed a research fellowship at Yale University Divinity School from 1996 to 1998. In 2016, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Grove City College. A member of various societies, including the American Academy of Religion and the Evangelical Theological Society, Dr. Horton is the author/editor of more than twenty-five books, including a series of studies in Reformed dogmatics published by Westminster John Knox.
His most recent books are Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God's Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, and Everyday Life; Core Christianity: Finding Yourself in God's Story; Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World; Calvin on the Christian Life: Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever; Pilgrim Theology: Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples; The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way and The Gospel Commission. He has written articles for Modern Reformation, Pro Ecclesia, Christianity Today, The International Journal of Systematic Theology, Touchstone, and Books and Culture.
Dr. Horton is an ordained minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America and lives in Escondido with his wife, Lisa, and four children.
What I Want to Instill in My Students
"All of us are committed to helping students acquire the tools of life-long learning. One of those skills is the art of listening to others. Sometimes we Reformed folks get a reputation for cursing the darkness without lighting candles. It's easy to shut people down and dismiss their arguments, but that not only opens the door to tolerating misrepresentation; it also weakens our own position. Only when we take people we disagree with seriously on their own terms and describe their views as they would recognize them do we then have the right to critique.
I think all of us, too, are committed to fueling our students' love for Christian faith and practice, centering on "Christ, his gospel, and his church," as our motto says. I see evidence of this zeal for both truth and piety, doctrine and zeal, creeds and deeds, on campus every day and it's very encouraging. With my colleagues, I want to see our graduates enter their ministry with sympathetic and pastoral hearts as well as courageous and clear conviction."


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Just in Case You Were Unclear of Rachel Canning's Motives – 18 Year Old Suing Her Parents Speaks
Oh my. Ms. Rachel posted this on her Facebook fan page. Education for Rachel.
"Suburban baby boomer types are the spoiled lot, they make massive amount of money a year, they are used to flying to luxury destinations when they want, and buy things that they don't need, people should be inclined to see things Rachel's way. We have been stunned by the financial greed of modern parents who are more concerned with retiring into some fantasy world rather than provide for their children's college and young adult years. In today's economy there are no more meaningful jobs and without family help it's usually military or bust. We see parents like this every day, children were always an accessory to them and nothing more, once that accessory grew up and went out of fashion, much like a marriage that people allegedly commit to, the child becomes a throwaway, that's just how it is."
Really? How dare parents save for retirement? What kind of monsters are they? Go ahead and read the page, it is all me, me, me, and more me. She talks about herself in the third person.
She may have legal standing with her college fund as they are usually set up in the child's name, but apparently that isn't enough for this young woman. She wants 100% of education funded. It just amazes that the adults in her life are funding not only this behavior, but this mindset. What are these parents teaching their own children? I guess if one of this family's kids commits a crime they can use the Affluenza defense.
I do have one question for Ms. Rachel, if there are no more meaningful jobs why bother to spend the money on an education, you can just then sue for your family to support the rest of your life, right? Oh yeah, you want to party for a few years.


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Many work with a heavy slouch—and while this may be comfortable and give you a nonchalant cool dude vibe, it's wrecking your back. The Wigli forces you to work your butt off (lest you fall onto it).
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Family fights to keep chickens
A local family is fighting to keep its son's pets, but the city of DeBary said they have to go.
The family said the boy's pet chickens are a crucial part of his life.
Ducks are what 2-year-old J.J. calls his beloved chickens.
The DeBary toddler has autism, and his family keeps chickens at the home to supplement his strict diet requirements.
City officials sent a letter to the Hart family saying, "The keeping of livestock is not permitted in residential zoning," and calls the chickens a "public nuisance."
The family's neighbors don't seem to mind.
"They're not annoying whatsoever. Like I said, I think my dog is more annoying to the neighbors than anything else," said Debby Corradini.
"He's going to wonder where his ducks are, even though they are chickens. He's going to wonder where his little ducks are," said father Joe Hart.
The Hart family has a hearing Wednesday night in front of DeBary's code enforcement department.
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Featured in this beautiful drawing are Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash.
Mr. Heyburn's artworks are a tremendous tribute to hundreds of iconic personalities he has admired throughout his life for the entertainment and pleasure they have given him. His art gallery is like a Hall of Fame that salutes legends of past and present.
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