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At about 8:04 PM on Sunday April 26, 2015, officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a car being broken into in the area of 120 Saint Botolph Street. While on approach, officers observed a suspect matching the given description walking in the area and approached to speak with him. The suspect immediately fled, running down a nearby alley and even jumping on and over the hood of a police cruiser in an attempt to make good his escape. The suspect continued to run but officers were unrelenting in their pursuit and eventually caught up to him near the Massachusetts Avenue MBTA Station.
The suspect, identified as Brian Jordan, 27, of Roxbury, was placed under arrest and charged with Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle. Officers recovered stolen property from the vehicle and returned it to the victim. It was later revealed that the suspect was wanted on an outstanding warrant sought out of Dorchester District Court for Possession of a Firearm and Armed Robbery. Officers later located and recovered a realistic looking black BB gun from inside a bag the suspect had been carrying.


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Jennifer Lawrence is tiny — even before Lenny Kravitz, playing stylist Cinna to her post-apocalyptic teen reality contestant Katniss Everdeen, cinches her into a corset to put her on display before the decadent residents of the Capitol — so why did critics and fans alike start discussing whether she looks famished-enough to play the lead role in The Hunger Games? Rue and Thresh, the Tributes from District 11 who face off against Katniss in the 74th Hunger Games, are clearly described as dark-skinned in Suzanne Collins novels, on which the movie is based, so why did fans react to the casting of black actors in those roles with racist outbursts and claims the casting "ruined the movie"? Along with making an enormous amount of money, The Hunger Games seems to have brought out the worst in a whole bunch of people.
Julian Sanchez has a great post on why, even beyond the reading comprehension issues involved, it's so disturbing that readers would assume all the characters depicted in the franchise are white:
The book doesn't dwell on this, though, and a reader skimming along at a fast clip could be forgiven for missing the two quick references. The deeper stupidity here is the assumption that the default race of any character is Caucasian when it's not stated explicitly, and that casting a person of color in this case would represent some kind of deviation from the book's implicit characterization. This would be wrongheaded for an adaptation of a book set in the present, but at least quasi-understandable: The social realities of people of color in contemporary America are different in a variety of ways, enough so that we do generally expect authors to make at least passing reference to a major character's minority status.
It makes no sense at all, however, in a dystopian sci-fi novel (implicitly) set two or three centuries in the future. First, we have no real idea what the racial dynamics of Panem are like, so there's no particular reason to think Suzanne Collins would need to make note of it if Katniss were of (say) Korean or Chicana descent. Second, and maybe more to the point, non-Hispanic whites are already projected to constitute less than half of the U.S. population in 2050, long before the earliest possible date for the events of the book.
The weird bodysnarking of Lawrence, exemplified by Manohla Dargis, of all people (she wrote "A few years ago Ms. Lawrence might have looked hungry enough to play Katniss, but now, at 21, her seductive, womanly figure makes a bad fit for a dystopian fantasy about a people starved into submission.") reveals both ignorance of the text and another kind of problematic default. Katniss is better-fed than her District 12 peers in part because of her ability to hunt, and she gorges herself during her time in the Capitol so she'll have energy to burn in the arena. But more importantly, Dargis and the other folks who questioned whether Lawrence who was too thin to play Katniss forget how dramatically Hollywood actresses restrict their diets in order to look the way they do. Lawrence and company may not be starving, but their bodies aren't exactly a naturally-occurring default, either.
It's frightening to think we're still stuck in a place where white is the default for characters and that choosing otherwise provokes such extreme anger, and that even an actress's carefully maintained, tiny body isn't starved enough to satisfy some people: she has to look like death, and still be a powerful huntress, too.

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What I ate today. . .
1/2 c. granola with handful of blueberries and whole milk, most of a grande chai, half of a short white mocha, another whole grande chai with whipped cream, a plain bagel with RF walnut-honey cream cheese, three slices of pizza hut pan pizza with mushrooms, a home-brewed chai with 1/2 c. 2%.
I notice today, more than some other days probably just because I'm thinking about it on purpose, that I feel bloated. I definitely know that I'm drinking too many starbucks during my shifts, but I am also addicted to drinks in general, which is why I started the nalgene thing. I carry a liter nalgene bottle of water with me everywhere I go. It started when I worked in the office, because the water cooler was at the other end of the hall and also because the water came out so cold that my sensitive teeth required warming before I could drink it. Anyway, I bring this nalegene to Starbucks with me as well, but we're not allowed to keep drinks within customer eyesight. So the work table around the corner in the back — not at all handy, by the way, when thirst hits — has become a bit of a landmine of open mugs and cups filled with quickly cooling or melting beverages. In a pinch, there's no guarantee that you can easily find your beverage and grasp it without knocking a few others over. My point is that I've stopped drinking as much at work simply because it requires chugging in order to finish a beverage before its lukewarm. Since I am spoiled enough to work at Starbucks, I now rarely finish a drink — even a 6 oz short — anymore. I just drink a bit of it, put it in the back, and dump it out later. Everyone does this. At first, I felt really bad about the waste of coffee and milk, but now that I've been there a while I have seen that this is the least of the wastefulness costing Starbucks money. . . . Anyway, so when I list drinks in my "What I ate" section, I am pretty much unsure of what exactly I consumed, most, part, a sip, etc. All I really know is that I have replaced the unthinking reach for the nalgene with some sort of caffeinated beverage, and that is probably pretty bad.
Anyone who knows me can tell you that I have a fondness for British chef Jamie Oliver. Okay, so I love him. It's no secret, even from George. But I recently picked up his book at Barnes and Noble and couldn't put it down. Italian food is also a weakness, so the combination of Jamie and Italy together was going to be a success. From the library, I also grabbed a new cookbook called "Biba's Italy," which I used to supplement my newest test menu from Jamie. Here's my pre-planned Italian dinner party, totally vegetarian. . .
Baked Mushrooms Stuffed with Ricotta Serves 4
Excerpted from Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver (2006, Hyperion/New York), page 26
3-1/2 oz good crumbly ricotta cheese
zest of 1 lemon
1 fresh red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (to taste)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 T finely chopped fresh oregano or marjoram leaves
a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling
4 handfuls of mushrooms, brushed clean
extra virgin olive oil
a handful of arugula or soft lefty herbs
Preheat your oven of 425 degrees. Put your ricotta into a bowl with the lemon zest, chili, and a little salt and pepper. Beat together with a wooden spoon,t hen fold in your chopped oregano or marjoram and the parmsan.
Carefully remove the stalks from your mushrooms and discard them (or keep them for making a pasta sauce), then toss the mushroom caps in a little oil, salt and pepper. Lay them upside down on a baking sheet so that they can be filled with small amounts of your fantastic ricotta mixture. Carefully spoon in the filling, sprinkle a little parmesan over the top, and bake in the preheated oven till golden — about 15 minutes. Great served on a bit plate, sprinkled with some dressed arugula leaves or soft leafy herbs.
Baked Semolina Gnocchi Roman-Style Serves 4 to 6
Excerpted from Biba's Italy by Biba Caggiano (2006, Artisan/New York), page 28
4 c. whole milk
2 tsp salt
1/2 lb semolina flour (about 1-1/2 c.)
5 T unsalted butter, melted, plus softened butter to grease baking pan
1 c. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 large eggs, lightly beaten in a small bowl
oil to grease the sheet pan
In a medium-size heavy pot over medium heat, bring milk to a gentle boil. Add the salt and reduce the heat to medium low. As soon as the milk begins to simmer, start pouring in the semolina flour by the handful in a thin stream, very slowly, stirring constantly with a long wooden spoon to prevent lumps from forming. When all the flour has been incorporated, keep cooking and stirring with the wooden spoon, reaching all the way to the bottom of the pan, for about 10 minutes. The semolina is cooked when it sticks heavily to the spoon and comes away clean from the sides of the pan.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in half of the melted butter, half of the Parmigiano, and both eggs. Mix for a couple of minutes, until everything is well incorporated.
Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. With a spatula, spread the semolina mixture 1/2" thick on the sheet. Dip the spatula in cold water and smooth the top with it. Place in the refrigerator and chill, uncovered, for a couple of hours or until firm. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter a deep 10 by 12" baking dish.
With a 2"-round cookie cutter (or a small glass), cut the cooled semolina into rounds. Arrange the round sin the buttered baking dish, slightly overlapping one another. Brush the rounds with the remaining 2-1/2 T butter and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano. (The dish can be prepared up to this point a few days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the gnocchi have a golden color, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
(Note: After you cut the chilled semolina into rounds, you will have a nice amount of semolina scraps. Cut the scraps into fairly equal pieces and toss them in a skillet with butter, Parmagiano and sage. The look of this improvisation will be very homey, but its taste will be delicious and satisfying.)
I personally (me, Christine) will be serving a huge side of homemade marinara alongside this winner. I make it by sautéing two minced cloves of garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil with half a diced white or yellow onion until golden. Then add a 32-ounce can of seeded, diced tomatoes, unsalted if you can find them. Add juice and all, plus one small can of tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a teaspoon of dried oregano or basil, as you like, plus a teaspoon of dried parsley. Let simmer for as long as you have time. I like at least an hour, so it cooks down really nice and the flavors combine.
Pan-Fried Zucchini with Vinegar and Chili Pepper Serves 4
Excerpted from Biba's Italy by Biba Caggiano (2006, Artisan/New York), page 54
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
1-1/2 lbs zucchini, the smallest you can find, washed, dried, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4" thick rounds
salt to taste
1 small red peperoncino, finely shredded, or crushed red pepper flakes to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not yet smoking, add the garlic and cook until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the garlic. Add the zucchini without crowding (fry in two batches if needed) and cook, stirring and turning the zucchini until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and the peperoncino or pepper flakes. Add the vinegar and stir until almost all evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Young Sara's Torte Serves 8
Excerpted from Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver (2006, Hyperion/New York), page 300
1 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus a little for the pan
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs, preferably organic
2 cups sugar
zest and juice of one lemon
1-1/4 oz package active dried yeast
3-1/2 oz pinenuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 12" springform pan and line it with a disc of waxed paper. Sprinkle the waxed paper with a little of the flour. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then mix the yeast with the melted butter. Add this to the eggs, with the sugar, remaining flour, and the lemon zest and juice. Mix together well and pour into the cake pan. Scatter the pinenuts over the top and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until golden.
Doesn't this sound like an awesome Italian meal? I'm excited to try it, but I'll need to find semolina. I have a hard time finding certain ingredients in the grocery stores. I used to be able to find semolina easily in the pasta aisle, but it's no longer stocked. I'm going to look for a specialty foods store in my area and see whether I can stock up.
Overall update. . .
I feel generally the same, aside from intense urges to kill George while he's chowing down on pepperoni pizza. I weigh the same, which is no surprise as I am still drinking everything in sight during my Starbucks shifts. It's getting harder to plan menus that seem attractive to me. Appealing to George with some of the recipes that I think might actually taste okay is even more difficult. He's sticking to his ratings system as a crutch, which is what we developed that for anyway. But if I don't find new recipes that he likes to eat soon, we'll be stuck with lots of spaghetti and marinara!


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OAKLAND -- Coco Crisp hit a game-tying triple in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros. As he rounded second base and headed toward third he looked like he was moving as fast as an Olympic sprinter.
It's hard to believe he was the same guy that was hobbling around in the days prior with a strained left groin. Even though Crisp is looking much better, he will be getting the day off on Wednesday. The A's play a day game and will have an off-day on Thursday. A's manager Bob Melvin wants to play it safe with his veteran leadoff hitter.
[RECAP: A's 4, Astros 3]
Crisp extended his hitting streak to 11 games in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Astros and is one of the most important players on the team.
The A's will also be without first baseman Brandon Moss. He and his wife Allison welcomed their second son, Brody Dylan Moss, to the family on Tuesday. He weighed seven pounds and nine ounces.
Moss is on the paternity list and is expected to fly to Tampa Bay with the team on Thursday..
[RELATED: Moss placed on paternity list]
With Moss off the roster, his spot went to outfielder Shane Peterson, who made a run-saving catch while playing first base Tuesday that turned the momentum of the game in the A's favor. With the bases loaded and two outs in the third inning, Peterson made a head-first diving grab to end the inning. A's starting pitcher A.J. Griffin was reeling at that point in the game, and he completely turned it around after Peterson's catch.
"Obviously that was a huge play," third baseman Josh Donaldson said. "You never know how the game will end up turning around if they score those runs there, but he definitely did make a game-saving play."
Defensive efforts like that seem to spark the A's. They rallied and won the game after Peterson's play. Rallying after a defensive game-changer was one of the hallmarks of the A's in 2012, as they captured the division title.
"I think it's just one of those things where the staff and everybody here takes so much pride in playing good defense, because we want to be back there for our pitchers," Donaldson said. "They've had some early frustrations, but that's where our defense can help pick them up."
Donaldson hit one of the A's three triples on Tuesday. The three triples tie an A's record. The last time they did it was Aug. 3, 2012. It was the seventh time in Oakland history that it has happened.
The A's have now won 10 games in a row against the American League West. Their 11-4 record is the best through 15 games since 1990 when they started 12-3. So far, their A.L. West title defense has gone according to plan.


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Comment: Your escalating company car tax
Your company car tax bill shouldn't have changed too much over the last few years, particularly if you've changed your car.
Annual increases of one percentage point might have led to a little more being spent on BIK tax each month, but when it came time to change your company car, technology advancing might have meant that your new one had far lower CO2 emissions than the one it replaced.
CO2 emissions, as we know, have been the basis on which company car tax has been calculated for more than 10 years.
Most bands are set so that a 5g/km increase in CO2 usually results in the car being taxed at a rate one per cent higher.
Since the recession in particular as companies have tried to reduce costs, the number of people entitled to a company car has fallen. Combined with unfortunate instances of organisations that had company car fleets going out of business, as well as new models offering significantly lower CO2 emissions than the cars they replace, there has probably been a fall in the amount of revenue generated for the Treasury by company car tax.
Over the next few years, company car tax bands will increase annually by two percentage points rather than one.
So a car that had been taxed at 15 per cent in 2013/14, rising to 16 per cent in 2014/15, will undergo an increase to 18 per cent from April 2015, ascending further to 20 per cent 12 months later.
In that example, the driver would see their annual company car tax liability increase by a third in four years.
So what can you do to avoid paying more tax? Nothing, unless your current company car is due to be replaced. If it is, then you need to choose a model several tax bands lower.
If you're driving a diesel car (not a diesel hybrid), then you'll be in line for a windfall from April 2016, as the current three per cent supplement on BIK tax for diesel will be eliminated.
So unless your car is due to be changed this year, expect a larger chunk of your income to be diverted to government coffers for the privilege of having a company car.


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Day 75
SXSW provides startups a chance for exposure, buzz, and most importantly, a chance for immediate growth.
Earlier this year we spent some time in Austin Texas, drank a few Lone Star beers, and hung out with some amazing design entrepreneurs. This week creatives of all types: designers, techies, musicians, filmmakers, fans, and followers are flocking to Austin for the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW). SXSW is a two-week long destination event with three main divisions: Music, Film, and Interactive. Founded in 1987, with music as the main focus, SXSW's original goal was to create "an event that would act as tool for creative people and the companies they work with to develop their careers, to bring together people from a wide area to meet and share ideas."
SXSW added the film and interactive components in 1994, which now draw a crowd of approximately 32,000 each March. In recent years the interactive scene has become the perfect launching pad for startups. Fledging startups have the advantage of huge numbers of attendees (last year 20,000 digital creatives attended the festival) and access to ideal users—early adopters, those that are willing to share new technologies with their friends, and integrate new media into their daily routine. SXSW provides startups a chance for exposure, buzz, and most importantly, a chance for immediate growth.
Twitter was founded nine months prior to its debut at SXSW 2007, with its users in the thousands. The founders realized that all of their users were going to Austin for the festival and they decided to take advantage of the emerging critical mass. In response to the question posted on Quora, "What is the process involved in launching a start-up at SXSW?" Twitter co-founder Evan Williams said they capitalized on two factors, first, they advertised away from the trade show floor (and the massive crowds), and put flat panel screens in the hallways because they knew that's where the action would be. Secondly, they created an event-specific feature, where festival-goers could text to "join SXSW," and they would show up on the screens. Williams said, "I don't know what was the most important factor, but networks are all about critical mass, so doubling on the momentum seemed like a good idea. And something clicked." Five years, and 200 million users later, Twitter has become the social media app for real-time info on all the people, causes, and news you care about.
Foursquare, the social app that lets you "check in" wherever you go, keep tabs on your friends' locations, and find new deals from retailers near you, launched at SXSW in 2009. Within four days of the launch they gained 5,000 users. Now, three years later, their user base is around 22 million.
This year's new interactive feature, Startup Village is the hub for all things entrepreneurial. It hosts panels like the "Bootstrapping Meet Up," for brainstorming and networking, and "Co-founder Speed Dating." Dreamit Ventures, one of the speed dating sponsors says, "It's hard to find a co-founder for your startup. Tell us what you are looking for and we will play the matchmaker. In just an hour, you'll meet a dozen potential co-founders hand-picked for you." Navigating relationships in the tech-world just got easier.
Of the social apps to watch this year at SXSW, many are based on the idea of social and location-based discovery, much like Twitter and Foursquare. Highlight, one buzzed about newcomer, tracks your location and notifies you when people are nearby. You can "highlight"—save and bookmark—people you meet who you are think are interesting. These highlights are public, others can see who you highlight, and the action acts as a nod to those you deem "highlight" worthy. You learn information about people, like who your mutual connections are and how many things you have in common, as you pass them in real time. Creepy or cool? We'll have to wait and see. Check out highlight here. Warning: Their logo has been known to cause severe bad-design backlash.


text: On the heels of Kobe Bryant and his teammates recording a PSA after Kobe's very public anti-gay slur, the NBA as a whole is launching a campaign taking on the same kind of hateful language.The spot, created by Arnold NYC, GLSEN, Ad Council, NBA and featuring Phoenix Suns players Grant Hill and Jared Dudley (whose boss, Suns president/CEO Rick Welts, came out over the weekend), also features a track from the Beastie Boys called "Make Some Noise" from the group's recently released, critically acclaimed album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. It's always nice to see a professional sports association like the NBA taking a real stand against trash-talk, but maybe an "It Gets Better" video might have had a bit more impact? In any case, as the Bulls and Heat play in the most anticipated series of the 2010-2011 season so far, a huge amount of passive fans are probably now just tuning into the playoffs, giving this spot more reach than it would have gotten it previous years.


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Mashiro-Iro Symphony Adult Game's Anime Listed (Update 3)
posted on by Egan Loo
A private Twitter account, mashiro_nukobu, has been opened with a wallpaper that lists an anime adaptation of Palette's Mashiro-Iro Symphony -Love is pure white- adult romance adventure game. In addition, a separate website has opened at the http://www.mashiro.tv/ address with a countdown timer that ends on Friday.
The story of the game centers around a boy named Shingo Uryū who goes to an academy — that is merging with a prestigious girl's school in the same town. Shingo is among the boys selected to attend the girl's school in a temporary integration period before the schools' actual merger.
Palette and character designer Tsubasu Izumi (Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka) released the original game for Microsoft Windows in 2009, and Comfort is porting it to the Sony PSP portable console under the name Mashiro-Iro Symphony *mutsu-no-hana. Futago Minazugi drew a manga adaptation in Kadokawa Shoten's Monthly Comp Ace magazine between 2009 and 2010, and the second compiled book volume shipped last September.
[Via Moon Phase]
Update: More background information added.
Update 2: Information about the manga and story corrected. Thanks Cloud668.
Update 3: The official website has opened.
this article has been modified since it was originally posted; see change history


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August was filled with hot and humid days that I felt like I was melting in the car each time I had to go somewhere. My car AC is broken and so the struggle of wearing shorts, having leather seats, and sitting through traffic lead to a constant dehydration after sweating out most of my water. Just as Edward Bloom said in the movie Big Fish, "I was drying out." :'D
Summer is finally winding down and so while I enjoy the temporary reprieve from the heat, here are a few of My Favorite Things from the past month!
Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Kingdom of Dreams and Madness is a documentary that gives you an inside look into Studio Ghibli's history and Miyazaki's animation process. I have been a long time fan both and so I was really excited to see this up on Netflix. This was filmed during the making of The Wind Rises and so there are some spoilers for that if you haven't seen that yet.
The Passion Planner
I learned about the Passion Planner from one of my friends last year when it was in its Kickstarter phase. What's unique about it is you have a place where you can prioritize your tasks and a space for reflection as well! I really like how each day has a time slot that goes from 6 am – 10:30 pm, separated in half hours. There's a spot at the top of each day to note what you want today's focus to be. There is also a box on the side where you can write down some of the good things that happened to you during the week. I also enjoy the space for notes/doodles/etc. I usually utilize that space with sticky notes that I move from week to week for ongoing tasks. Since I've been busy with a couple different projects this past month, the Passion Planner helps keep me organized with what needs to be done and separate my work to do's from my personal to do's.
And guess what? The undated PDF is FREE online so you can print your own Passion Planner! I just printed out a bunch of these back to back, folded them, and stapled them together. I keep it in a portable padfolio that I got a long time ago and I use an elastic headband to keep it secure while also keeping the current date marked. Eventually, I want to get a physical copy since I think they're worth investing in. I'll probably buy an undated one when I finish my current planner. Goodness knows how many planners I've had that have gone to waste because their dates have long gone and passed.
Dancing Pikachus
Seriously. Just watch and enjoy!
If you saw my last blog post, then you've seen my growing collection of succulents. Of course when I found out about Viridi, my succulent collection had to continue on to the digital world XD
Viridi is kind of like having a Tamagotchi but with succulents. You start a pot with a couple of seeds, water them, then wait for them to grow. There is a cute snail to keep them company and you can even "sing" to them! Unlike real plants, they'll tell you when they're thirsty or overwatered. You can even learn more about what kind of plant they are and where they came from. Every week, you can get a free random seedling and if you want to expand your garden, you can buy more seedlings for just a couple of cents. The game has a really sweet and peaceful soundtrack so sometimes I just let it run in the background just to listen to it. Your plants grow in "real" time so don't expect them to go through a huge growth spurt as soon as you water them. Singing to your plants does seem to help boost their growth. I forgot to switch out which plant I was singing to and I came back to it bigger than its friends!
Viridi is a nice game to relax to, available for Mac or PC, and you can get it for free on Steam!
Got any faves from this past month? Why don't you join us on Raisa and Eirene's "My Favorite Things" link up? Tara is guest hosting this month and so head on over to her page to see what other favorites people have to share. I look forward to seeing what you guys enjoyed this past month 🙂


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Steelers receiver Mike Wallace has become one of the great young wideouts in the NFL. But Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb thinks there's even a greater receiver.
On the same team.
"Every time somebody asks me [a question], they're always talking about Mike Wallace. But they have a guy No. 84 in Antonio Brown who is better than 17 [Wallace] in all aspects of the game," Webb said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. "He's a great returner, a great wide receiver."
Webb also thinks that the Steelers are more dangerous with Hines Ward out of the lineup.
"They're actually a better team with 88 [Emmanuel Sanders] than with Hines Ward," Webb said. "They're very dangerous without Hines."
On that note, could the team's current complement of young wideouts force Ward out of town? Here's Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discussing the matter on Wednesday's edition of PFT Live.This video is no longer available. Click here to watch more NBC Sports videos!


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Can you believe another weekend is over–they fly by way too fast. This time I'm happy about it though because it just means I'm even closer to going home for Thanksgiving break! Today was just a usual Sunday: gym, library, AOII meeting. Spending all day in the library is seriously draining–I hope to get into bed by 11:00 tonight to get a good night's sleep since tomorrow I'm going to be running around like crazy.
I was up early this morning and since the gym doesn't open until 10 on Sundays (and it's just way too cold to run outside) I lounged around, sipped on some sugar cookie sleigh ride tea which is honestly the best tea I've ever tasted. Next time I go to the store I'm loading up on like 100 boxes so that I can drink it all year round! I had one of my favorites for breakfast: overnight oats.
I got a good workout in, a quick shower, and packed up to hit the library. For lunch I packed a delicious peanut butter sandwich and some baby carrots. These probably weren't the wisest choice though because I felt like everyone was getting annoyed at hearing me crunch away.
For an afternoon snack I had a chewy chocolate chip pure protein bar. They aren't kidding when they call these 'chewy', I got a headache trying to eat it it was so chewy and hard! These do have a lot of protein in them, they're a good size, and they do fill me up, but overall I just don't love them. I just can't get into the texture of them and they have a weird aftertaste. Also, I really like breaking of teeny tiny bits of my bars and eating them really slowly and you just can't do that with these.
I had a meeting tonight from 6-8 and needed another snack to tide me over until dinner. I had a pear and a few almonds and it did the trick wonderfully.
I am running extremely low on groceries but don't want to go to the store since I'm leaving for break so soon. It was way to cold to go out to get something for dinner so I just made do with stuff I had lying around. I heated up a box of creamy roasted carrot soup and popcorn. For being a strange combo it actually worked really well! I tossed some of the popcorn into the soup and it was like little croutons. This soup is so good, and using the whole box (2 cups) makes for the perfect, filling bowl. With the popcorn, this meal was a volume eater's dream. I wish I had some salad veggies to round it out a little more though. I do have to say that this was the perfect meal for the cold, windy weather!
I honestly don't think I can go a night without dessert! Tonight was some cottage cheese, cinnamon, and a graham cracker. Very delicious. There was also some sneaky un-photographed trail mix. Oops!
I've had a pretty productive day work-wise but there's always more to do! I hope everyone had a great weekend! See you tomorrow : )


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Here's an example of comparative effectiveness that could save the public lots of money — and it was funded by the company whose drug lost.
SATURN, sponsored by AstraZeneca, pitted the company's Crestor (rosuvastatin) against the soon to be generic Lipitor (atorvastatin). The study seemed like a mismatch. Crestor is better at reducing the bad cholesterol than Lipitor. Some observers may have wondered if the study was even worth doing.
As in sports, research often produces surprises. The results were a dead heat, which makes it pretty tough to make a case for the more expensive drug. Here are some lessons — and cautions — for the future.
We need these head-to-head comparisons. Drugs within a class may have important differences. Among the statins we have seen differences in safety profiles that led Baycol to be recalled. We have also seen some differences in benefit, with the more potent statins like atorvastatin reducing risk more than less potent statins. Such comparisons are too rarely performed, leaving patients and their doctors uncertain about choosing between alternatives.
We should remember that the study did not focus on patient outcomes. The investigators studied the effect of the two drugs on the progression of blockages in the arteries of the heart. This is not an outcome that a patient experiences, but it is believe to be a marker of patient risk. As a result, the study failed to show a difference between the drugs with a study of a marker of risk. We still do not know how these two drugs compare in safety and effectiveness. Nevertheless, these results make it harder to argue that Crestor is worth the cost.
This study is another reminder that the effect of a drug on cholesterol levels may not predict what happens to patients. We saw that most vividly with torceptrapib, the Pfizer drug that raised the good cholesterol, lowered the bad cholesterol and increased the risk of death. Recently we have seen additional examples of favorable changes in laboratory tests without the expected reduction in risk for tight glucose control for diabetes, fibrate therapy for diabetics, and niacin therapy for patients with heart disease. In this case, Crestor did improve the laboratory tests better than Lipitor – that favorable change in cholesterol levels did not translate into a more favorable change in the blockages in the heart arteries.
This is a study sponsored by the company that sells Crestor. The results are likely to make companies less likely to support head-to-head comparisons. The findings are a blow to the Crestor franchise. Notably the company was not required to conduct the study. I commend them for doing the work and asking the key question, but I wonder if the inability to show benefit of their drug will serve as a cautionary tale to others. I hope not, but recognize that we cannot depend on industry to fund studies that may run counter to their business interest. Had this study not been conducted, AstraZeneca could have continued to tout the superior laboratory effects of Crestor, without have evidence that the extra reduction in bad cholesterol may not matter.
We need to find other ways to fund these studies. A negative finding here produces a substantial return-on-investment for society. Perhaps there should be some public-private partnerships in the funding of these studies. And rather than suggesting it was folly for AstraZeneca to support this study, they should receive public praise and encouragement for taking a risk and putting the key question about the marginal benefit of their product on the table.
This study, however imperfect because of its focus on a surrogate endpoint, demonstrates why we need to generate more information about how drugs compare. Our assumptions about relative risks and benefits must be tested if we are to be informed in important health care decisions. We are continually being humbled when we do conduct the studies, because commonly they reveal results that are unexpected and consequential.


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Category Archives: February 2018
Connect the Dots with Seth Resler at the #MABshow
Jacob's Media's Seth Resler is coming to the 2018 Great Lakes Media Show to show you how to connect all of your station's digital tools.
The Great Lakes Media Show, formerly the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference & Expo (GLBC) will take place March 6 and 7 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. Register to attend by February 23 to take advantage of discounted rates.
Resler is the Digital Dot Connector at Jacobs Media . His expertise connects the dots among blogs and podcasts to websites and social media, into one overarching strategy that connects to the bottom line.
He will present Comprehensive Digital Strategy: How to Connect Everything from Google Analytics to Social Media.
Learn more about him and other dynamic speakers lined up for the event at GreatLakesMediaShow.com
Matt Burgoyne Will Bring 'Magical' Perspective to #MABshow
Rumple Co-founder and "Defender of Simplicity" Matt Burgoyne will bring his "magical" touch to the 2018 Great Lakes Media Show.
The Great Lakes Media Show, formerly the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference & Expo (GLBC) will take place March 6 and 7 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. Register to attend by February 23 to take advantage of discounted rates.
Burgoyne has a passion for training sales managers to know and understand how to get more out of their team and individuals, how to inspire, lead and coach. He understands that media sales attracts a unique group of people. Managing and succeeding in this industry takes a relentless, mind-numbing commitment to fundamentals and a few magical activities that create success.
He will present 2 Weekly Meetings & 3 Magical Questions and proclaims, "There is a magical formula to helping your team and salespeople achieve more. It can help you consistently hit goals and revenue budgets."
This breakout session will offer specific and real instruction on how to move from attempting to manage the past and focus on coaching for the future, giving the blue print for successful weekly meetings that create consistent and proven success.
Learn more about him and other dynamic speakers lined up for the event at GreatLakesMediaShow.com
WZZM-TV Women Share the Criticism They Get About Their Looks
Women are often judged for their looks, and for those in the public eye, this scrutiny can be even harsher. Some of the women from WZZM talked about the criticism they face on a daily basis from viewers.
"They wrote in to tell me that I should smile less," said Meredith Terhaar (Weekend News Anchor and Multimedia Journalist). "That was hurtful to me because my smile is one of my favorite things about myself. It's something that we present to each other, and I see a smile as something warm and welcoming and kind."
Kamady Rudd (Journalist/Reporter) described one comment she got from a viewer. "I dressed inappropriate, he said he knows how I got that job and just insinuated all these really terrible things," she said. "It had nothing to do with my work. My dress was not too tight, it was not too short, it was not inappropriate at all. But I immediately was ashamed."
"She went on for a while paragraph saying that she hated my eyelashes," said Val Lego (Health Reporter/Weekend Anchor). "And that I didn't learn how to put mascara on, and she was going to stop watching."
Val, Kamady and Meredith also shared their hopes for how these kind of criticisms should stop.
"I was raised with the rule: if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all," said Meredith. "I think our world would be a better place if people took that to heart."
"What I do wish is that it was more important what I said than what I looked like," said Val.
"Don't be like 'I'm sorry you feel that way,'" said Kamady. "Because I'm not sorry you feel that way. That's one of the biggest things I think goes right along with that whole body image thing where it's like trying to please someone else, instead of making sure you're taken care of first."
WZZM has partnered with Grand Rapids Christian Radio station WCSG as part of the Seeing You project.
Sinclair to Move WWMT-TV and WXMI-TV to Trust
The proposed combination of Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media has taken another step. On February 21, applications were filed with the FCC indicating the divestiture of up to 23 broadcast television properties by Sinclair.
In Michigan, applications for the divestiture were filed for both WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo) and WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids). WWMT has been owned by Sinclair since 2012. WXMI-TV is currently owned by Tribune.
According to an article in Broadcasting & Cable, Sinclair also plans to divest of Tribune's WGN-TV, Chicago, WPIX-TV New York and KSWB-TV San Diego to come under the FCC's 39% ownership cap.
However, Variety reports that Sinclair intends to remain close to the stations through a shared services agreement.
The stations have been designated for placement in what will be called the Sinclair Divestiture Trust, and the trustee is RAFAMEDIA LLC, led by veteran media broker Richard A. Foreman.
St. Clair Community College Files to Transfer WSGR-FM
As reported by the MAB last December, WSGR-FM, St. Clair County Community College's student radio station for 43 years, will become a part of the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA). The college took the station off the air in December, citing rising costs and declining student interest.
An assignment application for the process was filed on February 20 with the FCC. According to an exhibit in the application, there is no purchase agreement nor will there be an exchange of funds.
In a December Facebook post, Kevin Miller, RESA superintendent and a former radio broadcaster, is excited about the possibilities. "We wanted to keep the license active, because once it goes back to the FCC, it isn't coming back," he said.
Dr. Deborah Snyder, president of the community college, said the college is happy the radio station is getting a chance at a new life. "WSGR has been a part of SC4 and the community for a long time," she said. "We are pleased RESA is able to continue that history to the benefit of a new generation of students."
Miller said RESA will assess the future of the station over the next few months. He said everything is on the table, including its programming, staffing and equipment needs. "At this point we want to do our due diligence about how to put together a station that adds value to our students' digital media experience and also fills a public need," Miller said.
WSGR's call letters stood for "Student Government Radio" when it debuted on campus in the 1970s. It most recently broadcast music of many styles.
Miller said the radio station will be set up in a studio used by Digital Media students at the Technical Education Center on the RESA campus.
Miller couldn't put a timeline on when the station will resume broadcasting. "The school year is already half over," he said. "We've got a lot of work to do, but we'd certainly like to have the station on the air for our students in the fall."
Longtime Detroit media personality Cliff Russell dies at 61
Detroit radio host and community activist Cliff Russell has died at the age of 61.
Russell had worked in the Detroit media for more than 35 years in several roles including news reporter, anchor, talk-show host, columnist, political analyst and more. Russell worked at WWJ in the mid-1980s until 1994 when he was appointed press secretary by former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer. For several years, Cliff Russell hosted "American Black Journal" on Detroit Public Television.
He has won several state, local and national awards during his time on Detroit radio and TV.
Since 2016, Russell had been the voice of the Detroit Mercy men's basketball team and hosted his self-titled show on WFDF-AM Radio.
A graduate of Wayne State University, he also was a lecturer there, had worked as a columnist for the Detroit Free Press and was the first African-American Senior Director of Communications in Major League Baseball when he started in the role in 2002.
Russell is survived by his wife Charisa, six children, two stepsons, seven grandchildren and three brothers.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
WKAR Takes Home National Awards
Via Imani Farmer, WKAR.ORG:
WKAR Public Media from Michigan State University received two awards at the 2018 National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA) Conference on January 23 in Washington, DC.
The honors included a promotion award for the special event WKAR Family Launch Open House and a production award for the performance of BackStage Pass: Toronzo Cannon.
The 2017 NETA awards were presented to 30 projects from 20 public television stations at the annual NETA Conference in Washington, DC. The competition honors member stations' finest work in community engagement, promotion, instructional media, and content production.
"It was an honor representing our amazing WKAR team at the NETA awards ceremony," said Julie Sochay, WKAR content and community engagement manager. "The opportunity for the station to be highlighted in this way, and in front of so many stations and organizations from around the country, is important as we continue to grow our reach."
The promotion award for WKAR Family Launch Open House is a testament to all the hard work and effort of WKAR Family. An initiative which brings together the resources of PBS KIDS and Michigan State University to provide free programming, technology and learning tools to kids, as well as dedicate resources to researching early childhood development.
"Receiving an award for our PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel and WKAR Family launch event is especially important as it brings awareness to the growing educational needs within our local community and beyond," said Sochay.
The production award won for BackStage Pass: Toronzo Cannon performance helps bridge WKAR's own original showcase with bluesman Cannon to provide outstanding and award winning entertainment.
"We filmed it at Blues Fest in Old Town, Lansing," said Nicole Zaremba, BackStage Pass producer. "Cannon was amazing, a Chicago staple as Blues goes. It was an honor to host him on the show and highlight his musicianship and learn about his inspiration towards and behind his music."
In this award winning BackStage Pass video, contemporary bluesman Toronzo Cannon from Chicago performs the title track from his album, "John the Conquer Root," "Ti Ni Nee Ni Nu," and more.
You can watch Toronzo Cannon's performance and other BackStage Pass episodes at video.wkar.org. In addition, families and parents can enjoy more WKAR Family segments at video.wkar.org.
WKAR was very pleased to receive both awards at the 2017 NETA Conference and looks forward to continue providing award winning content.
WYTZ Raises Big Money for St. Jude
On February 15 and 16, Midwest Family Broadcasting's WYTZ-FM (Benton Harbor) held its 12th annual 97.5 Y Country "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Country Cares Radiothon," and so far, with additional post-event donations, it's raised at least $38,000.
For 12 years, Y Country staff have held the fundraiser, asking people to donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Morning host Matt Malone told sister-station WSJM that this was an excellent year.
"The outpouring of support was absolutely incredible," Malone said. "The fact that we had all of our Y Country family show up was amazing."
Malone says hearing the stories of cancer survivors is always emotional for each host on the radio-thon. He proved his dedication to the charity on Monday by getting a St. Jude tattoo. That was in response to a bet he made with listeners this year, saying he'd get inked for St. Jude if the Radiothon raised at least $10,000 on its first day.
The Robinson Report – The Black Mirror
Editor's Note: The views and opinions of this article do not necessarily reflect those of the MAB. Contact the MAB for information on the MAB's official editorial policy.
By: Kevin Robinson
Robinson Media
"I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer." –Dave Berry
The Black Mirror is a dark series – found on Netflix – which explores the danger of techno-paranoia and all things "computer."
Spring 1989.
As a large market content creator in Phoenix, hours of the day where dedicated to generating research, program management, event scheduling and media staffing.
Utilizing an IBM 236 with 10 meg hard drive (!!), all critical issues – solved.
Research reports – employee memos – program management.
All behind the CRT.
Late one day, the boss stuck his head in my office and said…
"…You can't create greatness staring at a computer screen…"
It was as right 29 years ago – as it is today.
Before Windows – before Internet – before iPhone.
We can all learn from those words – today.
Daily, we bunker down – waiting for the next big thing.
When – we need to be creating – the next big thing.
The tools we use remain simply another tool, not a content creator.
Intoxication our technology generates allow us to miss early great opportunities.
Why not – just one day a month, migrate away from our Black Mirror(s).
Free your mind from the noise of our business.
Justin Bieber (talent – discovered on You Tube) launched Carly Rae Jepson's career – with a Tweet.
Model Kate Upton – discovered on You Tube – doing The Dougie at a Clippers game.
Comedian Bo Burnhan – practiced in his bedroom before posting his funny at age 16 – on social media.
The Olympians we're watching – thousands of hours creating GREAT – before they make it to our screen.
So – go.
Create your next – big thing.
Kevin Robinson will be speaking again this year at the Great Lakes Media Show (GLMS) March 6-7 here in Lansing. For details, click here.
Kevin Robinson is a record-setting and award-winning programmer. His brands consistently perform in the Top Three of the target – often times as the list leader. In his 35 years of radio, he's successfully programmed or consulted nearly every English language radio brand. Known largely as a trusted talent coach, he's the only personality mentor who's coached three different morning shows on three different stations in the same major market to the #1 position. His efforts have been recognized by Radio & Records, NAB's Marconi, Radio Ink and he has coached CMA, ACM and Marconi winning talent. He lives in St. Louis with his wife of 30 years, Monica. Reach Kevin at (314) 882-2148 or [email protected].


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hermit_kid necessitava di un nuovo design di logo e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
È stato scelto un vincitore tra 37 design presentati da 15 designer.
Please read the short statement on the actual site. (just the first 8-10 sentences)
This should give you a feel for the tone of the intended audience.
Desired Color Scheme:
red, (gray or white)
Desired Style:
politically neutral, non-profit feel, pro human-rights
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
-The design should not be too flashy-- simple and easy on the eyes.
- The use of the color red is required.
-This site is non-profit
-Politically neutral
- Open ended -- I am not looking for anything in particular -- it is likely that the winner will be the one that captures the vision of site itself that is made in the statement.
- imagery that incorporates what is known as the 'Mass Games' with a hint of socialist realism will win my preference.
Maggiori informazioni su come funziona un contest di design o sui nostri servizi di design di logo.


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A new steamy romance novel from Ally Bishop... What happens when you meet who could be the right person...at the exact wrong time?
Get it on Amazon.
I've never believed in love at first sight, which is probably why I write mysteries, and not romances, for a living. Besides, I'm too focused on expanding Elementary, a mystery dinner party business I own with my brother Noah. I don't have time for romance.
When the handsome and successful Ian Crane books our services, I can barely keep my wits about me. He's setting fire to all my rules, and I can't resist his flames.
I don't recognize the woman I'm becoming, but I don't want to go back to who I was. There's a part of me that can't help wondering, what if he's too good to be true? Because if he is, my heart will be nothing more than ashes.
Add Crossing the Line to your TBR list on Goodreads!
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Length: 179 pages
Genre: Sexy romance, erotic romance
Heat rating: Get out your summer wardrobe—things are about to get hot!
When you do something effortlessly and people commend you continuously, you have found your gift.
That's what I tell people all the time. And it's true.
I get story. I always have. I started writing when I was 8 on a Smith Corona (the electronic kind — I'm not THAT old). I wrote stories in every spiral notebook I had. Eventually, I graduated to a Mac (yes, I'm one of THOSE people). I imagined new worlds, emotional conflicts, and HEAs while I waited at stoplights or wandered the grocery store. But here's the thing: I didn't just dream it up and write it down — I critiqued what I read. I knew when ideas were good, and when they stunk. I ran writing groups, judged creative contests, and eventually got two graduate degrees in writing. That's right: I love it that much.
So here I am, years later, writing kickass heroines and devastating good guys, along with some mystery and vampires thrown in (I promise: THEY'RE COMING). And what's really cool? I do what I love. Wanna write a success story for your life: I promise you, that's it. Do what you love. And hopefully, you can make a living at it too. That's the golden ticket, Charlie.
And chocolate doesn't hurt, either…
The serious stuff:
I have an M.A. in creative writing, as well as an M.F.A. in creative writing with a focus in publishing. I produce two podcasts, host one, and am a freelance editor and publicist over at Upgrade Your Story. In my free time (what is that, exactly?), I read, work out, game, and converse. I'm a high introvert despite my extroverted behaviors, so you'll find me behind my computer most days. I'm married to the wild and brilliant Billy Crash, have two dogs who are filing to change their species designation to "human," and can often be found wandering Manhattan in search of the perfect writing spot.
Note from the author Thank you so much for checking out my book, Crossing the Line! This is book 2 in the Without a Trace series, and tells the tale of Ella and Ian—it is a prequel to Inside the Lines. If you read and Lux and Fin's story, you'll recall these characters—you know the ending...but can you guess their beginning? Keep an eye out as books 3 & 4 in the Without a Series will be out this year!
You can find me at Twitter at @upgradestory & @allyabishop, Facebook, Pinterest, and my website.


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I've been enthralled with the first three chapters of Ezekiel for some weeks now; it's like I can't get away from them. Every time I read and reread them, it's as if another little nugget pops off the page. It's been an amazing experience for me, and I wanted to share some of what the Lord has been showing me.
Ezekiel 1
1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.
"Visions of God" is what I want us to note in the passage above.There's one other time when you read of someone having a similar experience and the heavens were opened up. As you recall, that would be Saint John in the Book of Revelation on the Island of Patmos. It's a very, very similar experience.
2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin's captivity,
By the way, Ezekiel is in captivity when this is taking place.
3 The word of the Lord came expressly to Ezekiel the priest,"
The "Word of the Lord" is the next important point. Why is that important?
When we're talking about the Word of the Lord, we're not simply referencing reading the Bible. We're talking about the rhema word, something that is being revealed to us, by God, through the Spirit." . . . the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Chebar; and the hand of the Lord was upon him there."Point three is that the "hand of the Lord" was upon Ezekiel. We need to be living, moving, and operating in such a way as having the hand of the Lord upon our lives. We need the vision of God, we need a Word from God, and we need the hand of God upon our lives.
4 "Then I looked, and behold, a whirlwind was coming out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself; and brightness was all around it and radiating out of its midst like the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire."
We could get so much out of that verse as well, but we're not going to rest there.
5 "Also from within it came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: they had the likeness of a man."
"The likeness of a man" is worth noting, in fact, it's the most predominant of the four living creatures that are mentioned. He's seeing a four-headed, or four-faced creature. We know from the Word that this being evidently had four distinct faces. Each face pointed a different direction (North, South, East, West). Other commentators say that it could have been a four-headed creature.
6 "Each one had four faces, and each one had four wings. 7 Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the soles of calves' feet. They sparkled like the color of burnished bronze. 8 The hands of a man were under their wings on their four sides; and each of the four had faces and wings. 9 Their wings touched one another. The creatures did not turn when they went, but each one went straight forward."
The creatures did not turn when they went. That is point number four. They did not go left nor right; they went where the Spirit directed. I'll show you that in just a moment.
10 "As for the likeness of their faces, each had the face of a man; each of the four had the face of a lion on the right side, each of the four had the face of an ox on the left side, and each of the four had the face of an eagle. 11 Thus were their faces. Their wings stretched upward; two wings of each one touched one another, and two covered their bodies. 12 And each one went straight forward; they went wherever the spirit wanted to go, and they did not turn when they went."
They went where the Spirit wanted to go; that is point number five. Let's review those five points.
17 "When they moved, they went toward any one of four directions; they did not turn aside when they went."
20 "Wherever the spirit wanted to go, they went, because there the spirit went; and the wheels were lifted together with them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels."
These are all important, relevant points for us as believers today as well. I invite you to meditate and mull over these Scriptures with me, and we'll discuss them even further in next week's blog.
Grace & peace,


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Life has a powerfulway of making a person feel lost.
Grief, a diagnosis, a colossal change which has left you blindsided - all of these can make a person feel confused, isolated and as if their life is not their own.
Buncrana woman Aileen McGee is all too familiar with these feelings.
When her second son Cian, now 18, was diagnosed with autism she felt that life as she knew it had ended.
As she gave up her job to be his full-time carer and other major life-changing events took place, Aileen navigated her way through dealing with uncertainty - in herself and for the future.
In that time, she also learned more about Cian. She saw an intelligent young man who taught her inspiring lessons about life, how to embrace it and find the best way through it. Cian is non verbal, but the words he does speak are profound, Through them, he taught his mother to find, for them, a 'Life of Our Own.'
This is now the title of Aileen's new book, which offers readers 12 'stepping stones' to empower them to live a more fulfilling and authentic life and to help them navigate through its challenges.
It is Aileen's second book, following the successful, 'A World of Our Own' and speaking to the Journal, the mother-of-three said she was inspired to write it for two reasons.
She said: "I know my son is highly intelligent.
"He has taught me so much. I started to take notice of what Cian was saying to me through what he was doing and his behaviour. I wrote the book for Cian because of the verbal and non-verbal messages I was receiving from him. He was sending me direct messages through his phrases and when I studied it, I realised Cian was teaching me about life."
Aileen also wrote the book as a response to all those who had written to her following publication of her first book, telling how they had experienced grief, loss and frustration and how this had impacted on their lives.
She said: "A lot of these people knew very little about autism but told me they identified with the pain and the fight for services. They identified with the feelings of being ignored and misunderstood or feeling like there was no compassion or acceptance. Many said the book offered them the compassion and understanding they felt was lacking. I felt a connection to them and as if I knew them. This book is my way of getting back to them now with a response."
Aileen's book offers the reader 12 stepping stones, each inspired by Cian's insightful words and actions.
These include 'All Boken;' 'Sad;' 'Sor-ee' 'Never Mind' 'Press the Button' and 'Choc-it Cake.'
Aileen tells how these words from Cian were filled with such meaning and lessons for life.
She writes how when Cian becomes emotional, he will say 'sad' repeating it "like a mantra" and then seeks out the sanctuary of his room to be alone with his grief. She tells how Cian allows himself to be sad, he does not repress his emotions and does not hide them. Aileen says, for her, being stuck in sorrow only delayed her grieving process and she became physically unwell. She tells how when she allowed herself to grieve properly and to feel sad like Cian, her physical symptoms began to disappear. Inspired by Cian, she allowed herself to grieve,
Through each stepping stone, Aileen offers the reader the chance to undertake some exercises which ask them to think about themselves and their situation in different ways and what they can do to move forward.
She says that while the book is not a 'how-to' publication, it is a self-help read because she still lives with challenges every day. She does not give you the answers but offers you a way to live a life of your own.
She said: "I'm someone who went through a life change and lives through it. I hope I'm creating awareness that you have everything inside of you to cope with whatever life throws at you. I am not minimising anyone's challenges but I do think challenges are there to learn from and to rise above them.
She added: "Sometimes we just need a little bit of inspiration to live through our values and live an authentic life. So that you can know, you're not on your own. You can do this, you have the power to get through. The book tells how you have the power in you to do this. I want to empower other people to live their lives to the full and embrace their challenges as something that will lead to personal growth."
Aileen tells how she is still challenged every day in relation to accessing proper services and resources for her son.
She says that now he is 18, it has become even more difficult as he enters into the world of adult services.
Aileen discloses how funding for autism services are still hugely inadequate, with many resources coming from parents themselves.
She adds, however, that the community in Inishowen is hugely supportive and hails Inishowen Children's Autism Related Education (iCare) and the Sonas Youth Club for their initiatives for young people with autism.
These too, however, are run by parents and volunteers, receive absolutely no funding and rely on donations from the public.
Aileen says Cian and all those with autism have so much to contribute and this should be nurtured and respected.
She said: "I believe all autistic people are highly intelligent. I think we still know very little about it. We still don't know what causes it and many children with autism are being misunderstood. "
She added: "I have a huge belief in Cian. I turned to my son to be inspired. I wasn't inspired by the services."
Aileen continues to research communication programmes to help her son, stating it is "quite clear" he is an intelligent young man who needs the proper support and a new, best way of expressing this.
She is currently researching a promising new research programme which Cian is responding excellently to. While it is still in the early stages she's hoping for the best. Meanwhile, Cian continues to inspire his mother and her readers.
'A Life of Our Own:Learning from Autism' is published by Liffey Press and available in all good book stores. You can also purchase it on Amazon.
The book will be launched in Buncrana library on Wednesday November 18th at 6.30pm and in Omagh the day before by journalist and author Martina Devlin at 7.30pm. All are welcome.


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By: Chuck Araneta
When did it all change for Allen Iverson?
When did this spitfire of courage and bravery who took the league by storm in '96 change in the hearts and minds of basketball viewers everywhere? It seems like only yesterday that A.I. was teamed up with Jerry Stackhouse to form a potentially ill backcourt in Philadelphia, tearing up the league and breaking scoring records. Even daring to take on King MJ at the height of his powers.
Iverson was a force of nature wrapped inside a frail, 5'11 body. On the court, he had the heart of a proud and fierce warrior dripping in sweat and covered in tattoos. Everytime he made a clutch basket, he let out a primal scream, roaring at those who would dare take him on. Pity poor Tyronn Lue. Even to this day, he can still remember AI crossing him over, pulling up for a jumper and wetting a three (while walking all over his business).
Speaking of Lue and AI, that 2001 season has to be submitted in as one of the bravest efforts by one player in history. All season long, Iverson dragged his team to wherever he could afford to take them. My lasting memory of that whole playoff run was when the Bucks were playing in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Iverson was getting thrown around like a rag doll. At one point he hid his mouth inside his jersey, looking like he was talking to himself. Turns out he was hiding all the blood spewing forth from his mouth because of the bating he was taking.
So when did it all change for Allen Iverson?
I suspect that it was not one instant that changed how we looked at AI. Rather, it was a gradual progression from utmost relevance to irrelevance. After the 2001 season, he battled valiantly in Sixers teams, unable to recapture the glory of that one sweet moment. Eventually A.I. wore out his welcome and transferred to Denver, somewhat deferring to Rocky Mountain hotshot Carmelo Anthony. It seemed like a match made in urban heaven, as the two were loud, proud and wore their emotions on their arm sleeves. Those two were scoring machines, but unfortunately could be exploited on the other side. So while Iverson performed admirably for the Nuggets, he was again shipped out to Denver where he ended the 2008 season with a phantom back injury (or so we're told).
Let's pause real quickly and breakdown Iverson's road at this point. For 12 years he was a bright shining star in the league, influencing a brand new generation with his killer crossover and unguardable forays to the basket. He was the answer to everyone who called the NBA "a thug league." He had the admiration of millions, and the grudging respect of some.
So did everything change when Allen Iverson signed with the Memphis Grizzlies to start the 2009-2010 NBA season? Did you ever dream that you'd see the day when a proud man like Iverson would lower himself to one of the drecks of the league for a mere paycheck because no one was calling? Did everything change for A.I. when he decided he didn't want to play off the bench in Memphis, thereby forcing the Grizz to release him?
Did you, like me, for a brief moment become excited when you heard Iverson was signed by the Philadephia 76ers for one more grand reunion? Many thought that this would be the perfect swansong for the proud warrior, ending his career where it began.
Yet the new season is 2 weeks from beginning, yet A.I. is still unemployed.
Allen Iverson might play in the Turkish Basketball League. Say that again and again, and it will start to dawn on you how completely absurd it sounds. He needs the money for himself and his family but it's still not the ending we expected.
We expected Allen Iverson to go down fighting, yet he's stumbling and bumbling into the night.
We wished for him to crossover fools for one more season, yet the only crossover he'll perform will be to a different continent.
We prayed that Allen Iverson would eventually grow up and mature, eventually deferring to some of the young studs of the league. But no one refuses to inquire about the services of a multiple-time All Star, scoring leader and MVP.
When did it all change for Allen Iverson?
Why is it that instead of finally getting The Answer, all we have are a bunch of unanswered questions?


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Green Greek Pioneer Recycling Program
In March 2009, seven Greek houses began participating in a pilot recycling program that aims to integrate Penn's sustainability initiatives with the Greek community.
Representatives from the seven houses worked with Penn's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (OFSA), Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) and the Pan-Hellenic Council to establish the framework for a program that will expand to more fraternities and sororities this semester.
The program was initially conceived in 2004 by a group of environmentally conscious students, but fizzled due to coordination difficulties with waste management companies and the city.
Intent on reviving the Greek community's recycling initiative, Elise Morocco of Delta Phi began researching the necessary steps to establish a structure for the program while enrolled in ENVS 494: Toward Environmental Sustainability on Penn's Campus. After expanding on her research to include effective methods of encouraging behavior change in students, Morocco returned to Penn administrators with her new proposal.
University City District responded by donating 35 recycling bins for use inside the houses while FRES and OFSA provided the chapters with posters and scales.
Participating Greek houses, both on- and off-campus, include the Penn chapters of Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Psi, Sigma Nu, Sigma Alpha Mu, Delta Phi, Zeta Beta Tau and Chi Omega.
Data was collected to determine the amount of waste being diverted from landfills and to get a rough estimate of the potential for a campus-wide Greek recycling program. Over the eight-week period, the seven houses recycled over two tons of paper, cardboard and commingled materials that otherwise would have been trashed.
With 22 University-owned fraternity and sorority houses on campus and 13 additional off-campus chapter houses, the fledgling program has an opportunity for continued expansion and success with additional support from the Penn Greek community. OFSA anticipates adding 12 more houses to the program this October, pushing the total number of participating houses past the halfway point of incorporating all Greek houses at Penn.
"I am so excited that our pilot program was successful, and that we have doubled participation this year," Morocco said. "It really speaks to how much more aware students have become about the importance of environmental issues, and their willingness to make change."
Fraternity or sorority houses interested in joining the Greek Recycling Program should have their respective Chapter President or House Manager email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Non-insulated crimp terminal that accepts 6.3mm wide pins found on micro relays (power circuit), mini relays (power & coil circuits) and high power relays (coil circuit) . Can be used in any of the modules that hold micro, mini or high power relays from the MTA modular fuse and relay system.
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This Sunday, May 1, from 3-5 PM we'll be organizing efforts to place more permanent posters and flyers up, hand out business cards, and make a push to get the word out in hopes of generating a new sighting of Sassafras. If you are interested in helping, please email us at email@example.com and let us know the following:
1) how to reach you (email and phone),
2) which area(s) you'd be interested in helping with (see below)
We will coordinate responses, give you contact information for the group leaders for each area, let you know the meeting location for each area (where flyers and other plans will be available), and be very thankful.
Areas we plan to cover:
#1) Northern stretches of Rock Creek park - up 16th north of Military Road, major entrances to park, north and west side: This would be new and is our primary focus for the weekend. Our thinking is that if Sass is still around, this would be the most likely place for her to go that we have yet to collectively cover. All the trackers figure she'd end up in Rock Creek somewhere, to get away from the city noise & confusion, and find water and food.
#2) Adams Morgan, Woodley Park, Zoo, - Much of this area has been covered, but perhaps someone took her in or we've missed a lead in this area. As one of the trackers said, "Someone knows what happened to your dog - you've just got to find them." It's home ground and the last place of a 100% sighting. (Note: the leaders covering this area may try to work Sunday morning. They will communicate directly with you about times.)
#3) Capitol/Union Station and up N. Capitol area to the cemeteries off Lincoln- Last sightings that sounded plausibly like Sass are in these areas... Again, those are old sightings, but if we're putting up more permanent signs, this area is worth doing. It is highly trafficked and the impact will be large for commuters.
#4) Other areas- We've been advised to cover a 10 square-mile radius from where she was lost... That's hard to do. If you have an area you'd be interested in putting up flyers and getting out the word, let us know. It might be just perfect to cover lots of areas that we're not yet considering. Flyers are available here on the blog, but we may also be able to drop some off for you. This is also a great option if you're not available Sunday..We're trying to keep track of all posted areas on the map. If you cover a new area, we've really like to get that on the map.
In other news, we're nearing 1000 page views for the blog and a new volunteer has just offered to help pass out cards in Rock Creek when he walks his dog in the morning. These things are very encouraging to us.
Please post this on facebook, tweet, email around. All of your help is appreciated.
Thank you!
Beth & Jeff
If spotted call 202-664-2301. Do not chase! Take cell phone pic, if possible. See our FAQ for more about what to do, and how we confirm sightings.
Most Recent Possible Sightings
Confirmed Sighting: May 9 2012, north Chevy Chase. [2011]December 11, neighborhood outside Colombia Country Club. October 20, Colombia Country Club. September 14, Candy Cane City and into Rock Creek Park. September 7 or 8, Brookville and Shepherd in Chevy Chase, and then back south on Connecticut to Chevy Chase circle (where she is getting water, we believe). August 28th, on Thornapple in Chevy Chase, and then headed south on Connecticut!
(For other sightings, see archive at the bottom of the page.)
(For other sightings, see archive at the bottom of the page.)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Flyering Effort - Sunday, 3-5PM - Volunteers Needed
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