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48 U.S. Code § 1421r - Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program
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(a) In general
The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Maritime Administration (in this section referred to as the "Administrator"), may establish a Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Program (in this section referred to as the "Program") to provide for the planning, design, and construction of projects for the Port of Guam to improve facilities, relieve port congestion, and provide greater access to port facilities.
(b) Authorities of the Administrator
In carrying out the Program, the Administrator may—
(1) receive funds provided for the Program from Federal and non-Federal entities, including private entities;
(2) provide for coordination among appropriate governmental agencies to expedite the review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) for projects carried out under the Program;
(3) provide for coordination among appropriate governmental agencies in connection with other reviews and requirements applicable to projects carried out under the Program; and
(c) Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Fund
(1) Establishment
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a separate account to be known as the "Port of Guam Improvement Enterprise Fund" (in this section referred to as the "Fund").
(2) Deposits
There shall be deposited into the Fund—
(A) amounts received by the Administrator from Federal and non-Federal sources under subsection (b)(1);
(3) Use of amounts
Amounts in the Fund shall be available to the Administrator to carry out the Program.
(4) Administrative expenses
Not to exceed 3 percent of the amounts appropriated to the Fund for a fiscal year may be used for administrative expenses of the Administrator.
(d) Transfers of amounts
Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for an intermodal or marine facility comprising a component of the Program shall be transferred to and administered by the Administrator.
(e) Limitation
Source(Pub. L. 110–417, div. C, title XXXV, § 3512,Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4770; Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, § 1075(e)(20),Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4375; Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title I, § 1114(b)(2)(C),July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 468.)
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The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables.
Section was enacted as part of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 and not as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
2012—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 112–141substituted "section 165" for "section 215".
2011—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 111–383inserted period at end.
Effective Date of 2012 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 112–141effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) ofPub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
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The Montgomery Humane Society and WSFA 12 News teamed up on Valentine's Day for the Puppy Love Adopt-A-Thon, and the public response was (and continues to be) phenomenal!
As the event ended Friday, 89 animals found new homes this Valentine's Day. But the adoptions didn't stop. People who saw the event, but couldn't make it out Friday, stormed the facility over the weekend and into the new week.
Now, as a direct result of the adopt-a-thon, the total number of animals who gained a forever home stands at 125.
Families came in and intially adopted 81 puppies, 4 adult dogs and 4 cats. One of those adopted was a older dog named "Prince William" who shelter staff were excited to finally find him a home.
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ST. LOUIS - December 15 marks a major milestone for nursing student Joanne Kern and the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College. That's when Kern becomes the first Goldfarb student to receive dual degrees as a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (DNP/PhD).
Goldfarb's DNP/PhD program is the first in the United States to integrate the doctoral-level study of nursing practice with nursing research. The combined approach trains nurses as practitioners who can answer complex clinical and organizational problems through the advanced use of research tools.
Kern believes Goldfarb has created a program that will advance the discipline of nursing.
"This program, and its professors, turned me into a practice and research scholar — not just through the dissertation process required for the PhD but also the final leadership and change project required for the DNP," says Kern, who specialized in health literacy for older adults. "My DNP project was to translate, analyze and apply evidence to improve how older adults understand health teaching and how they relate to the use of technology. Not only did I investigate the problem, but I conducted research and influenced immediate dissemination of knowledge in practice." Normally research dissemination is a long process, sometimes years in the translation.
Goldfarb currently has 15 students enrolled in the DNP/PhD program. Each student addresses a clinical issue that they are interested in improving with relevant research approaches. The program also creates graduates who can help address the nursing shortage that exists in both practice and academic arenas.
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Kern looks forward to an academic career that will be help prepare those interested in pursuing a career in nursing. And she has additional goals.
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These Butterfly Inspirational poems are examples of Inspirational poems about Butterfly. These are the best examples of Butterfly Inspirational poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
On clear bright days I catch a glimpse
Of what is a rare and beautiful sight.
Endangered, once feared to be lost to time
A gem to the butterfly world.
The Monarch making a brave return
Bringing to me a smile on beating wings.
Timeless beauty wrapped in a silk cocoon
Free to flutter where the wind goes.
Dancing on air without missing a beat
Enchanted by your beating heart.
Knowing I have seen rare beauty.
On more than one occasion you have come,
Like the rainbow that comes by.
Peeking through the clouds, around corners.
Reminding me on several occasions,
To follow inspiration, to keep chasing rainbows.
To fly on butterfly wings.
For P.D., who constantly inspires...
Contest 'any old butterfly poem...
Purple butterfly
Bush grows weary with it's load
Covered with gold wings
A weak worm hatched
From an egg that is fragile
Trying to survive the world
Full of predators and guile
Romanticsm has been just an instrument
To be confined in the ego
And a faint serfage
On behalf of love upon herself
So she claims herself
No longer merely a companion
Metamorphosed as time goes by
A mild steel butterfly
As sun is shining
tis ever so bright
Rising Beautifully
in the day light
As I run.. ever so fast
Along the shores
Chasing Butterflys
forever more....
I leave my
in the sands
as my long
blondish-brown hair
tis blowing
within the wind
tis remind me
of within tis life
Christ the Rising Son
Is Coming...
As I run ever so fast
unto His Light
Along the Shore
Chasing Butterfly's of Souls
they may too
come to Christ
then be cleansed
and made whole
be Born-again
obtaining Eternal life..
As tis day...
Time shall be..
I and many
we will leave
our Foot-prints
in the sand..
As the Holy Spirit blows
tis just like the wind
taking us away...
Gloriously Free
Forever more...
Thank you.. Sweet Beautiful Tristen..
for taking part... within my heart
tis as God has worked through
your Loving Treasures
Tis with Blessing of this write..
As tis be... as I run along the Beautiful shores
within this life.. with you and many
Spreading God's Divine Word
In-hopes many shall come to Christ
Come to Jesus
While there tis time...
For the Rising of our Heavenly Father's Son
Soon shall be...
Then we all will live in Eternity..
Forever More........
A puzzle piece you are to me
Like a vine without any leaves.
Your heart is pure your soul is
Gold, the sweetest thing I'll
ever hold! A miracle in my eyes
it seemed, knowing they said
no babies for me! Always a
surprise you seem to be just
like a puzzle piece! At 9 months
you walked but not until 4 did
you first talk! Always a terror
making a beautiful mess always
a surprise that has yet to be
met! The twists and turns I
know we will see will seem
somewhat like a roller coaster
to me! The milestones and
special gifts you bring will make
my life seem Like a dream, my
special boy I have always said
How special I knew not till
Aspergers they said! The
journey will be trying the
journey will seem long! But
with our family together we will
chug along! My special boy I
love you so and cannot wait to
see you mature and grow! Now
we have a goal we have our
dream you see to make you the
perfect fitting puzzle piece!!
Written by: Christina Kirks
McCullouch 04/05/2012 For
Jonathan S McCullouch Jr
Mommy loves you to eternity
and beyond! Forever and
Running through the universe,
Looking for the light,
I found a broken rainbow,
Crying in the night.
I tried to glue it back again,
Fix it's bleeding heart,
But the circle had been broken,
Before it's song could start.
The push and pull of meaning,
Are tugging at my sleeve,
The million colours dancing,
In the cloth the weaver weaves.
Are burning in the darkness,
Burning in the night,
As the rainbow goes on crying,
Sinking out of sight.
And now I'm crying loneliness,
Crying on my knees,
The butterflies of emptiness,
Are dancing in the breeze.
Running through the universe,
Looking for your face,
I come back to the start again,
To find my tail I chase.
I know I've found my destiny,
I know that it is true,
The beginning and the end of it,
Is where we'll all meet you.
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Something is being said
across the whole world.
Something is being said
for all to hear.
Something is being spoken
for us to be awoken,
Something is giving us life
to beat all this strife,
Something is being loving
to heal our pain and sorrow,
Someone has given us a new tomorrow,
Something is being said,
He is saying take His hand
He is saying forget the trials for they take you far,
Far into a land where life is left unknown,
He is saying, I am life,I am the true vine,
take my hand and we will live in eternity for all time,
for all days and you will learn my awesome ways.
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All poems are copyright!©
I once was like a catipiller young,naive,and new
Always living from my heart not knowing what
else to do.Easy to take advantage of, that is
just the case, people would walk over me
like I was their dirty used up suitcase.
Now I feel a newness coming, like a light
shining from the sky, colors fill my world
and I know I am blooming into a butterfly.
Purple,Pink, Blue and Green I can feel them
flowing through. Colors of the rainbow raising
me into full bloom. Wise and strong I am becoming
My faith leads me where I need to go giving me
insight and wiseness for only me to know.
I have not done this on my own you see
I have been guided by God and Angels
on this Earth. Wise words the wisdom at
it's best comes from a wise lady who
seems to know me best. Lucky, I am
to have her in my life, she always shoots
it straight and tells me like it is, knowing
her words touch my heart and gives me tons of faith..
I feel like flying through the sky or climbing
a tree way up high. I feel like observing the
world just like a brand new butterfly so as I
Bloom I become Anew something unlike the past
Smart and wise beautiful on the inside and outside
a touch of color here a touch of color there
makes me glow and become a beautiful blooming butterfly...
Written By: Christina A McCullouch
Four letters put together to create one word,
with an impeccable definition.
It is a strong word,
Close to the heart, yet
far from the woman you Love.
Butterflies flying, flapping their
orange and white wings in the summer heat.
The butterflies flap, flap their beautiful wings
together in the summertime of Love.
For Love is beautiful, like the summer preludes!
Four letters composed, to a Chopin's masterpiece.
The Romantic pole reaches out, to touch, to hold, to Love.
For these four letters are easy to read
and put together to create a complex concept
with a universal definition.
A four letter word, easy just to say,
but it is harder to show.
For Love is a simple word made up of simple letters,
but a complex meaing that takes most lifetimes to comprehend
and others a short while.
For I've seen hearts broken
and hearts put back together,
with this simple word.
My heart burned, brused, stabbed
knows the dangers of this simple, four letter word.
Love, some think it is a game
to play when you are bored.
Destroying self-esteem of girls,
who are already weak and nieve.
They long for love, but find surrealist dreams,
and see the Man of their dreams slip away in the night.
Gone without a trace.
While she is sucked into false promises,
from simple minded boys,
with only one thing on their mind.
Love..., it is a joke to some.
"I love you," is a laughing stock,
while a slap in the face, and disrespect is in fashion.
Girls, foolish girls walking in lonesome heartbreak,
saying they are in Love.
It is sad to see, and hard to hear, I know it is.
And to me Love is sometimes fair,
and most times a cruel joke.
Love, this four letter word is simple to say, but hard to comprehend.
Love me and I shall take you by the hand
show you caves of mystery,
and skies of grace and meadows, filled with flowers,
dedicated just for you, no one else, but you.
We can make Love on the sandy beaches, under the moonlit sky
under the still stars and shooting ones too.
Have a romantic dinner of oyster-shells and champange and kiss each other,
till we drown in intoxication and fall asleep in each others arms.
huh, Love... A simple, four letter word, that is easy to say,
but even harder to show.
Your love pricks me like a rose each thorn grows but no one knows Your so full of
it as it shows so carry on now go on, go. I'm fed up with the phony and i'm
through with the tears, you couldn't pay me all your money to make up for those
years. Someone help me I feel faint how could I think he was such a saint and
worst of all I let me fall into a spiral down below. A magic called love carried
by the dove of someone I use to know.


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14 U.S. Code § 84 - Interference with aids to navigation; penalty
It shall be unlawful for any person, or public body, or instrumentality, excluding the armed forces, to remove, change the location of, obstruct, wilfully damage, make fast to, or interfere with any aid to navigation established, installed, operated, or maintained by the Coast Guard pursuant to section 81 of this title, or with any aid to navigation lawfully maintained under authority granted by the Coast Guard pursuant to section 83 of this title, or to anchor any vessel in any of the navigable waters of the United States so as to obstruct or interfere with range lights maintained therein. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $500 for each offense. Each day during which such violation shall continue shall be considered as a new offense.
Source(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 500.)
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Based on title 33, U.S.C., 1946, ed., §§ 761, 762 (May 14, 1908, ch. 168, § 6,35 Stat. 162; June 17, 1910, ch. 301, § 6,36 Stat. 538; Mar. 3, 1915, ch. 81, § 8,38 Stat. 928; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, § 2(a), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1432).
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy shut out noisy distractions to move to within two shots of leader Peter Hanson on day two of the BMW Masters golf on Friday.
Despite constant sounds of nearby building construction, sirens and even fireworks, along with the distraction of on-course mobile phones, McIlroy did not drop a shot in a round of seven-under-par 65 to move into second place on 12 under par.
Sweden's Hanson, McIlroy's double-winning Ryder Cup team mate, posted an eight-under par 64 to lead the $7-million event by two strokes on 14 under par on the Lake Malaren course.
Hanson started his round with a first-hole bogey before getting eight birdies in 16 holes.
"It's amazing how many good rounds come together after a bogey on the first," he told reporters. "After starting with a bogey I got it straight back with a birdie on three."
Hanson, the world number 25, captured a fifth European Tour victory a fortnight before the Ryder Cup in winning the KLM Open at Hilversum.
"I've been fighting really hard with my game after the Ryder Cup to get back the motivation because it is hard after such a big week and you prepare for so long to try and qualify for the team," Hanson, 35, added.
"I've got four events left this year, three on the European Tour and the Nedbank Challenge (South Africa), so I've set some high goals and I want to finish the year as strongly as possible.
"If I can get away with a big win one of these four weeks I would be very, very happy taking a break for Christmas."
Hanson, however, will have to fend off McIlroy over the closing two rounds. Last year, the Briton captured the Shanghai Masters exhibition match on the same course and he has won four times this season, including a second Major Championship title.
"The more you put yourself in this position, the more comfortable you become with it," McIlroy told reporters. "I like the fact that most weeks I tee it up, I can get myself in contention."
Sweden's Robert Karlsson shot a 64 to move into third place on nine under par.
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42 U.S. Code § 3056j - Treatment of assistance
Source(Pub. L. 89–73, title V, § 512, as added Pub. L. 109–365, title V, § 501,Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2580.)
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A prior section 3056j,Pub. L. 89–73, title V, § 512, as added Pub. L. 106–501, title V, § 501,Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2280, related to coordination with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 109–365. See section 3056i of this title.
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Exaco Hobby Greenhouse - 6' x 4'
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An attractive and affordable greenhouse for the hobby gardener.
This Exaco greenhouse is easier to assemble and more attractive than similar models. It features nearly 5' side walls that allow space for the hobby gardener to move about inside of the greenhouse. Its twin-wall polycarbonate glazing provides insulation to protect plants and there is a roof window for ventilation.
- With a door opening 6' 9" tall there is even more headroom inside to move comfortably
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text: ETB Travel News > Australia > How to conduct a salary review How to conduct a salary review August 17, 2011 Australia, Industry News No comments How to conduct a salary review When you want to retain your best staff in a competitive job market, giving them a salary increase is likely to be the first thing that comes to mind. But before you decide on giving them that raise, first consider whether they really deserve it. Here are some questions you should ask yourself: Can they document their long-term goal accomplishments? Is the proposed raise on par with market salary levels for your industry and their job descriptions? How valuable are they to your business? High performers should be rewarded, but why give a pay increase to poor performers? If you do find that some staff members' performances don't merit a raise, you need to deliver the news in the best possible way to avoid conflict. What this means is that you should: Ensure the staff member understands that you appreciate their effort, and that you will reward them for excellent work. Establish a three-to-six month plan that ties a raise to meeting specific goals Set a time to review their performance again. You might consider using increasingly popular bonus systems to reward performance rather than increasing staff members' base salaries each year. Salary reviews need to be handled professionally and with sensitivity, otherwise they can lead to disputes, dissatisfaction and low morale among your staff. A successful evaluation is an effective tool for producing positive benefits for both your organization and for your staff; a poorly conducted evaluation process can cause havoc. A key aspect of an effective salary review are performance reviews, which should be conducted regularly throughout the year for all staff members, and not just done at the time of the annual salary review. Performance reviews may occur on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis, depending on the size and nature of your business and the complexity of the staff member's job. Documenting Performance Reviews Performance reviews should be well documented and understood by yourself and all your staff. Their purpose is to maintain ongoing communication and feedback, and to ensure that each party's expectations are being met. They can be informal or formal one-on-one meetings to assess whether actual performance meets pre-determined and agreed performance levels. Any performance issues should be dealt with quickly and effectively, as they can have a negative impact on your staff's morale and productivity, your customer relationships and your business' bottom line. So, don't leave it until the annual salary review period when the damage may have already been done. For performance evaluations, as a minimum you should have a written policy and procedures manual that outlines: who will conduct the review what performance criteria will be evaluated when the performance review will take place how it is to be conducted, and the purpose of the performance review. Give a formal review document to each staff member to fill out before the review process begins. The document asks your staff members to: Rate their performance against a set of criteria that has been discussed and agreed to between yourself and your staff members at the beginning of the review period Highlight their achievements, which are to be supported by outcomes and performance indicators such as sales figures, cost savings and the overall contribution to the business' development Signal areas where they need to improve Indicate factors that have prevented or hindered their performance State what they enjoy about their job Inform you about the specific areas in which they wish to acquire and develop skills. Allow sufficient time for your staff members to complete the self-assessment documents, and for you to read their evaluations and comments, before you set up a time for a meeting. Review what pay increases you want to give to your staff members. Make sure you can conduct the review in private without any interruptions. Reviews need to be undertaken in an environment of trust, honesty, integrity and respect. You'll need to be fully aware of the company's policy in relation to minimum acceptable workplace behaviour such as equal opportunity, privacy requirements, discrimination, harassment, workplace health and safety, security, intellectual property, and confidentiality. You should have on hand the staff member's employment contract or letter documenting: their annual, monthly or weekly pay rate other benefits and allowances, bonuses and commissions termination and redundancy clauses, and superannuation entitlements. In addition, you should have a copy of the staff member's job description, which includes their responsibilities, duties and competencies, the key criteria or indicators upon which their performance will be evaluated, and the chain of command for reporting purposes. The document should also set out staff management responsibilities. During the review meeting, follow the agenda that both you have both have agreed upon. Make sure that you: Give your staff member your full attention and show interest in them Concentrate on what they are saying and listen for underlying emotions and feelings Check your understanding of what they are saying through questioning and identify the main issues. Avoid making assumptions Ensure your views and comments are supported by facts, figures and specific examples of performance. Don't generalise. The key to a successful staff review is for all parties involved to be effective listeners and be willing to accept and use feedback and comments constructively. Feedback is most useful when it is timely, specific and factual, and delivered in a courteous and positive manner. about TA fastrack TA Fastrack is Australia's leading travel, tourism and hospitality industry business improvement and marketing solutions provider. TA Fastrack offers a range of specialised services including management consulting, business coaching, a full-service marketing and PR agency as well as training services. With a vision to provide companies the 'world's best practices' in the industry, TA Fastrack guarantees a fastrack in your profits and personal performance. With Australasia's most experienced team based in Australia, New Zealand and now in Singapore, we can deliver business solutions wherever you are. To learn more visit www.tafastrack.com or call +61 7 3040 3588. Source = TA Fastrack


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Date: Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 6:30 pm
"Join Spectrum when St. Vincent takes the stage for the first-ever concert on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. In celebration of the exhibition Anthony Caro on the Roof, the singer-songwriter will perform a special preview of her fall tour. A private reception and viewing of the exhibition (and the Manhattan skyline at sunset!) will precede St. Vincent's performance.
In honor of the event, Spectrum has commissioned Hero Design to create a limited-edition print, which will be available for purchase during the concert."- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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September 2013 Horoscopes
Find out what the month of September holds for you in Kidzworld's September 2013 horoscopes. Back to Article
Its not for this year!!
This is for last year guys...
im july 20 , so what am i?
any one believe this ?????
sometimes I don't believe in horoscopes
Pisces (February 19-March 20):
The next few months will be chaotic for you unless you plan things out now. Take some time to think about what's really important and then go for what you want
I want to share my testimony on how i was able to get back my husband around December and with the help of Dr Ekaka because my man left me for over 3years and went on with another lady and i was unable to move on with my life because of the love i have for him last month i saw a testimony on the internet on how Dr Ekaka help someone with love spell so i never believe it but just have to try my faith which i did and i contacted him on his ekakaspelltemple at yhoocom
Capricorn cant wait
Capricorn Babe
Sagittarius all day
CAPRICORN :d
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July 28th, 2014
Here's a good piece by Clark echoing many of the same thoughts I have about the seemingly-inevitable larger iPhone. The gist is that I would prefer a more efficient, smaller iPhone. The thought of a giant, pocket stuffing smartphone is annoying and goes against my goal of minimizing what I carry around every day.
Basically, I want my phone to disappear in my pocket, not fill it.
June 30th, 2014
I have been trying to trim down what I carry around with me for a while now with mixed success. I have trimmed it down as much as I'm willing to and I'm OK with what I currently haul around in my pockets. It isn't minimal but here it is.
I use this thing all the time, obviously. It is one of the greatest inventions ever.
This is a geniuinely serious folding knife and an amazing one at that. After hearing a lot of opinion back and forth about Strider knives, I eventually decided the only way to know for sure how good these knives are is to buy one and try it out. It has barely left my pocket ever since. There was a break-in period for both the pivot and the lock but it is incredibly smooth now. I have abused this knife and it just shrugs it off. It is a tank. Given how expensive this knife is and its fairly large size, it shouldn't be at the top of everybody's list but it is a solid piece of gear and I couldn't be happier with it.
I hate noisy keys. I bought the Keysmart and now my keys are no longer noisy. Yup.
This little multitool was what I bought instead of the Gerber Shard and I actually use it a lot, especially the prybar/standard head screwdriver and the little wrench slot. It is quite possible that it is used it to open a bottle of beer now and then.
This little flashlight runs off of a single AAA battery and is quite bright. Connecting the Atwrench and the flashlight together with a rubberband further reduces noise.
I like the Slide-lock because I can lock both halves of the carabiner and never have to worry about losing my keychain or my keys. Before the Slide-lock, I had a few circumstances where my keys would get detached from my old carabiner and I got lucky that it was never a disaster.
This is the smallest, most reliable EDC pen out there. I am not sure why you'd carry something other than this handy little thing. It is awesome.
Gabe showed me how useful Field Notes could be on a recent trip and I bought a few packs when I got home to try them out. So far they've been coming in handy at the weirdest times. I got a few packs of the Field Notes Pitch Black books so I don't get precious with them; I always tend to do that with Moleskine books given to me as gifts over the years.
My configuration does change now and then. I do have a Bellroy slim wallet that makes it into a front pocket, and I have a large and annoying car keyfob that gets hung on the Slide-lock as well. I try to keep things trimmed down the just the essentials but I use the items above all day long1.
The Strider stays in my bag when I am at my normal job but outside of work, I tend to use it quite a bit. You do have to be sensible where and when to carry a knife, folks! ↩
June 26th, 2014
When I was a kid, we used to look through the Sears catalog for our Christmas presents. They even called it a "Wish Book" and it worked like a charm. I would dog-ear the pages as flipped back and forth between all of the things I craved and the anticipation was terrible as well as fun. The pictures made the items look so good and it was easy to get swept up in them, ignoring the reality of what they represented.
One day, after reading some vintage Dick Tracy comics, I became fixated on the idea of wrist watch that could do amazing things. It just so happened that, in the Sears catalog, was a "Spy Wristradio" that looked like it would fit the bill. It has knobs and dials and a grill on the face that housed the speaker. I imagined hiding out in spots around the neighborhood picking up interesting radio stations all on my wrist. As Christmas approached I grew more and more excited about the prospect.
Christmas arrived, the presents were unwrapped and there it was. An alarmingly large box with the picture on the side that matched the one in the Sears catalog. I ripped open the package and looked on in horror as the sleek and high tech Dick Tracy wristwatch was replaced with the reality of a large plastic radio mounted on a gargantuan strap. It used four AA batteries and had no antenna to speak of. The power drained quickly as I spent hours listening to static while I turned the knobs patiently looking for any sign of life. I still remember the look on my parent's faces when we both simultaneously realized that they spent their hard-earned money to buy me this piece of shit and I had been wishing for a Christmas dud all along.
That was my first smartwatch.
Back in 2004, before I contemplated ever owning an Apple product, I was a dyed-in-the-wool Microsoft nerd. I was building computers, playing PC games, running home servers (the hard way), and putting my Windows machines to use for both work and fun. As an unabashed gadget nerd back then, the holy grail was a working computer on my wrist – one that would tell the time as well as give me a full calendar, display upcoming appointments and, importantly, let me know when a critical email hit my inbox.
I already had the latest and greatest handheld device, the Palm Treo, so in reality the watch was redundant but when I saw the Microsoft Fossil at Best Buy, I got a little excited about it. This thing looked like what I expected from a smart device.
I bought one, at a dear cost, and spent the afternoon setting it up. It was a gigantic disappointment. The phone was need to be rebooted often, the battery drained as I watched and would need to be connected to a charging cable often, the communication was carried out via a nascent wireless service called MSN Direct which was still a bit too nascent to actually work. After three days of having to explain the ridiculous thing on my wrist to co-workers, the watch started to rattle and then eventually stopped working altogether. I wrote to Fossil and they sent me an updated model which lasted a few days longer but, by then, I realized that the smartwatch thing wasn't all it was cracked up to be. It ended up being another device full of imagined promise but delivering none of it.
At this point, I feel as if I've learned my lessons on this whole smartwatch thing. Smartwatch technology just isn't very useful or interesting and I can't think of a good, life-changing use for it. The Pebble looks like it "works" but delivers information that's not important enough that I need it at wrist level. Plus it is ugly.
Nothing that can be displayed on my wrist is important enough to get me to wear anything on my wrist. For now, my phone will remain in my pocket and I will check it when I need to know something but every time I see someone wearing a smartwatch, I'll be sure to ask them the time so they can enjoy a little jolt of superiority staring at the screen of their future piece of garbage.
June 17th, 2014
Thanks to @tjluoma for alerting me to this update on the linked piece regarding Amazon's removal of iOS Kindle access for certain titles. Turns out it was a glitch. Thanks, TJ.
Vertical has just been informed by Amazon that the issue with Knights of Sidonia and the company's other manga titles on the Kindle App for iOS is due to technical issues. Amazon is working to fix these bugs and have stated the comics should be available again in the near future
Amazon understands how this may inconvenience not only Vertical but our collective costumers, so they took the time to call and explain the situation.
If the problem persists or other issues arise regarding Vertical content on the Kindle please send us an ASK with details and we will look into things.
I'm glad this story has a happy ending and that's a good response from Amazon customer service. I am still a bit squeamish about Amazon's handling of the Hatchette contract issues and this whole Amazon Fire Phone thing, but at least I can still (for now) read my purchased ebooks across all of my devices. Whew!
It is becoming painfully apparent that what we saw coming in bits and pieces in the last few years is coming to pass. The services that were low-cost or free are starting to exact their tolls and leaving us with some interesting choices.
The services are wide reaching and nearly ubiquitous. Google, the "don't be evil" benefactor who provided the internet at our fingertips, is killing off widely used but hard-to-monetize products like Reader and pushing ad-driven social media experiments like Google+. Facebook was never shy about dismissing privacy concerns and made it clear that having a lot of users willingly to give them the intimate facts of their lives for free was their business model. Dropbox has hired Condoleeza Rice, clearly no advocate for protecting my privacy. It is discouraging to say the least.
I have written about my loss of trust where Google is concerned and I've taken steps to extricate myself from their influence wherever possible. I have dropped Gmail, use DuckDuckGo for searching the internet, moved my calenders into iCloud and have created anonymous and de-identified accounts to access links from friends (like Youtube).
Facebook was always in my doghouse. I saw it as a worthless timesink at best and a massive privacy violation at worst. I created an "anchor" account there to reserve my name but other than that, I haven't seen a need to log into Facebook in months, if not years.
Up until now, Amazon has gotten a free pass. They sold us cheap stuff and delivered it quickly to our doorsteps. They did such a great job, we didn't mind the Amazon Prime price hikes and we quietly seethed at the ridiculous lawsuits they goaded the DoJ into bring against Apple when Apple attempted to break Amazon's monopolistic strongarming of publishers.
Amazon was still seen as useful despite my misgivings. Free two-day shipping has been such a normal part of the buying process for me that paying extra for shipping and waiting 4-5 days seems like an affront. When iBooks DRM made it difficult for me to move the books I purchased to Marvin which, at the time, was providing a much superior reading experience, I decided to stop buying books from Apple and moved back to Amazon. That changed when I bought a Kindle Paperwhite and was relatively happy with the experience. Bookmark sync was a powerful motivator. I could read for a few minutes on my phone or iPad, confident in the fact that when I returned to my Kindle Paperwhite, the last page I read would be remembered.
Cross-platform was the main driver for my reason to buy my books from Amazon. Being able to swap back and forth between my iPad and my Kindle was a killer feature.
But today, Twitter was buzzing with a story that certain publisher books will no longer be available on the Kindle app – just Amazon's own Kindle devices. We can't say for sure what Amazon is likely to do in the future but it has certainly given me pause about buying books on Amazon. Their behavior over the last few months has been thuggish at best and their quest for control has put legitimate, paying customer convenience in the back seat.
I lost trust in Google. I never trusted Facebook. I am losing trust in Dropbox. Now, I can't trust Amazon. I guess "trust" isn't the right word here – I never really trusted any of these companies to do anything other than act in their best interests. My mistake was thinking that their best interest was doing what was right for their customers. That's clearly not the case. Good to know.


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A vast chunk of central Tokyo is occupied by the Imperial Palace or Kōkyo (皇居), home to the emperor and his family, and the city's geographical and spiritual heart. The surrounding public gardens provide a gentle introduction to the city, with a glance back to its origins as a castle town.
East of the palace, the city really gets into its stride. The districts of Marunouchi, Ginza and Nihombashi form the heart of downtown Tokyo, with the city's most chic shopping street, its financial centre and major train station, plus enough bars and restaurants to last a lifetime. The best approach is simply to wander, but there are several specific sights, notably a clutch of art museums and the Tokyo International Forum, with its soaring glass atrium.
Northeast of the palace is lively Akihabara, crammed with cut-price electronic goodies and multistorey manga stores, while to southwest are Akasaka and Roppongi. In the former you'll find Hie-jinja, one of Tokyo's most historic shrines, while in the latter an "Art Triangle" has been formed by the National Art Center Tokyo, the Suntory Museum of Art in the huge Tokyo Midtown complex and the Mori Art Museum in the equally enormous Roppongi Hills development. Tokyo Tower remains the area's retro landmark and nearby is the venerable temple Zōjō-ji.Read More
The Imperial Palace and around
The Imperial Palace and around
Huge and windswept, the Imperial Plaza forms a protective island in front of the modern Royal Palace. Follow the groups of local tourists straggling across the broad avenues to view one of the palace's most photogenic corners, Nijūbashi, where two bridges span the moat and a jaunty little watchtower perches on its grey stone pedestal beyond. Though this double bridge is a late nineteenth-century embellishment, the tower dates back to the seventeenth century and is one of the castle's few original structures.
Twice a year (on Dec 23, the emperor's birthday, and on Jan 2) thousands of well-wishers file across Nijūbashi to greet the royal family. Apart from these two days, the general public is only admitted to the palace grounds on pre-arranged official tours, conducted in Japanese but with English-language brochures and audio-guides available. Apply online up to two months in advance via the Imperial Household Agency website or by calling.
Higashi Gyoen
Back in the 17th century the Imperial Palace was the location of Edo Castle. The finest of the fortress's remaining watchtowers, three-tiered Fujimi-yagura, stands clear above the trees to the north of the Imperial Plaza. Built in 1659 to protect the main citadel's southern flank, these days it ornaments what is known as Higashi Gyoen or the East Garden (東御苑). The garden is a good place for a stroll, though there's little to evoke the former glory of the shogunate's castle beyond several formidable gates and the towering granite walls.
The main gate to the garden – and formerly to Edo Castle itself – is Ōte-mon. A path winds gently up, beneath the walls of the main citadel, and then climbs more steeply towards Shiomizaka, the "Tide-Viewing Slope", from where it was once possible to gaze out over Edo Bay. You emerge on a flat grassy area, empty apart from the stone foundations of Honmaru (the "inner citadel"), with fine views from the top, and a scattering of modern edifices, among them the pretty, mosaic-clad Imperial Music Hall.
The northern citadel of Edo Castle is now occupied by Kitanomaru-kōen (北の丸公園), another park with a couple of interesting museums. Immediately to the right as you emerge from the Higashi Gyoen through the Kitahanebashi-mon gate, is the National Museum of Modern Art or Kokuritsu Kindai Bijutsukan (国立近代美術館). Its excellent collection showcases Japanese art since 1900, including Kawai Gyokudo's magnificent screen painting Parting Spring and works by Kishida Ryusei, Fujita Tsuguharu and postwar artists such as Yoshihara Jiro.
A short walk away on the west side of Kitanomaru-kōen, the Crafts Gallery or Kōgeikan exhibits a selection of top-quality traditional Japanese crafts, many by modern masters. Erected in 1910 as the headquarters of the Imperial Guards, this neo-Gothic red-brick pile is one of very few Tokyo buildings dating from before the Great Earthquake of 1923.
At the north end of the park is the Budōkan hall, built in 1964 to host Olympic judo events. The design, with its graceful, curving roof and gold topknot, pays homage to a famous octagonal hall in Nara's Hōryū-ji temple, though the shape is also supposedly inspired by that of Mount Fuji. Today the huge arena is used for sports meetings, graduation ceremonies and rock concerts.
Across the road from Kitanomaru-kōen, a monumental torii, claimed to be Japan's tallest, marks the entrance to Yasukuni-jinja (靖国神社). This shrine, whose name means "for the repose of the country", was founded in 1869 to worship supporters of the emperor killed in the run-up to the Meiji Restoration. Since then it has expanded to include the legions sacrificed in subsequent wars, in total nearly 2.5 million souls, of whom some two million died in the Pacific War alone; the parting words of kamikaze pilots were "see you at Yasukuni".
Not surprisingly, all sorts of controversy revolve around Yasukuni-jinja. Its foundation was part of a Shinto revival promoting the new emperor (see The Meiji era) and so it became a natural focus for the increasingly aggressive nationalism that ultimately took Japan to war in 1941. Then, in 1978, General Tōjō and a number of other Class A war criminals were enshrined here, to be honoured along with all the other military dead. Subsequent visits made to Yasukuni by politicians on the anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II (August 15) continue to cause protests both at home and abroad.
For many ordinary Japanese, however, Yasukuni is simply a place to remember family and friends who died in the last, troubled century. Its surprisingly unassuming inner shrine stands at the end of a long avenue lined with cherry and ginkgo trees, and through a simple wooden gate. The architecture is classic Shinto styling, solid and unadorned except for two gold imperial chrysanthemums embossed on the main doors.
To the right of the inner shrine you'll find the fascinating Yūshūkan, a military museum established in 1882. The displays are well presented, with plentiful information in English, but the controversy is as much what is left out as what is included. Events such as the Nanking Massacre ("Incident" in Japanese) and other atrocities by Japanese troops are glossed over, while the Pacific War is presented as a war of liberation, freeing the peoples of Southeast Asia from Western colonialism. The most moving displays are the ranks of faded photographs and the "bride dolls" donated by the families of young soldiers who died before they were married. You exit through a hall full of military hardware, including a replica of the gliders used by kamikaze pilots on their suicide missions, its nose elongated to carry a 1200kg bomb, while a spine-chilling, black kaiten (manned torpedo) lours to one side.
Some 500m southeast of Kanda Myōjin, a blaze of adverts and a cacophony of competing audio systems announce Akihabara (秋葉原). Akiba, as it's popularly known, is Tokyo's foremost discount shopping area for electrical and electronic goods of all kinds, hence it's also known as the city's "Electric Town". These days it's also "the" destination for anime and manga fans and the spawning ground for the decidedly surreal "maids' cafés".
Inside the Akihabara Crossfield complex is the Tokyo Anime Center, which has small displays on recent anime but is really little more than a glorified shop selling anime-related goods.
Today's electronic stores are direct descendants of a postwar black market in radios and radio parts that took place beneath the train tracks around Akihabara Station. You can recapture some of the atmosphere in the narrow passages under the tracks just west of the station in the tiny stalls of Tōkyō Radio Depāto (東京ラジオデパート) – four floors stuffed with plugs, wires, boards and tools for making or repairing audio-visual equipment.
Contemporary art is also starting to find its way into Akiba. On a side street off Chūō-dōri, you'll find the landscaped entrance to a new art complex, 3331 Arts Chiyoda. Based inside a renovated junior high school, the centre hosts close to twenty galleries, with a revolving mix of exhibitions, interactive installations, and workshops.
One of Tokyo's top nightlife destinations, ROPPONGI (六本木) has expanded its all-round charms with daytime attractions including major art galleries and the mammoth shopping, residential and office developments Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown. In particular, Suntory Museum of Art, the National Arts Center, Tokyo, and Mori Art Museum form points on the so-called "Art Triangle Roppongi".
Tokyo Midtown
A block northwest of the main Roppongi crossing along Gaien-Higashi-dōri, Tokyo Midtown covers a site of nearly seventy thousand square metres, and includes the small picturesque park Hinokichō-koen, and the 248m Midtown Tower, home to the Ritz Carlton hotel. Strongly influenced by traditional Japanese architecture and art, Midtown's design is a lot more streamlined and subtle than its nearby rival Roppongi Hills.
On the west side of the complex is the traditional and highly stylish Suntory Museum of Art (サントリー美術館). The museum hosts changing exhibitions from its beautiful collection of ceramics, lacquerware, paintings and textiles. There's also a traditional tea ceremony room, with the actual ceremony performed at 1pm and 3pm.
Two giant triangular planes of steel, concrete and glass peeking out of a lawn to the rear of the main Midtown complex are part of the fascinating 21_21 Design Site, a collaboration between architect Andō Tadao and fashion designer Issey Miyake. More of a forum to discuss and display design in general than a museum, the main gallery is buried one floor into the ground to provide an elevated, airy space in which to view exhibitions on a single theme.
National Art Center, Tokyo
A couple of minutes' walk west of Tokyo Midtown is the visually stunning National Art Center Tokyo (NACT; 国立新美術館). A billowing wave of pale green glass ripples across the facade of the Kurokawa Kisha-designed building which, at 48,000 square metres, is Japan's largest gallery. The bulk of the NACT's space is devoted to shows organized by art associations, both professional and amateur, from across Japan. This can lead to a very eclectic mix: one minute you may be viewing an Impressionist masterpiece or a huge contemporary sculpture or installation, the next the work of an unknown painter. Before leaving, linger in the main atrium, admiring the conical pods that soar up three storeys, and explore the excellent museum shop in the basement.
Roppongi Hills
Roppongi's metamorphosis was jump-started by the success of the Roppongi Hills development that's a couple of minutes' walk southwest of the area's main crossing. Here you'll also find a traditional Japanese garden and pond, a liberal sprinkling of funky street sculptures and an open-air arena for free performances, amid the shops, offices and residences. If you approach Roppongi Hills through the main Metro Hat entrance from Roppongi Station, at the top of the escalators you'll see Louise Bourgeois' Maman, a giant bronze, stainless steel and marble spider that squats at the base of the 54-storey, Kohn Pederson Fox-designed Mori Tower.
Directly ahead of the spider is the "Museum Cone", a glass structure enclosing a swirling staircase that forms the entrance to Roppongi Hills' highlight, the Mori Art Museum (MAM), occupying the prime top floors of the Mori Tower. MAM puts on exhibitions of works gathered from around Japan and abroad, with a particular focus on the best contemporary art and design, and on Asian artists. The building also includes the Tokyo City View observation deck, Tokyo's highest viewpoint. On some evenings the café here morphs into the sophisticated Mado Lounge, hosting various DJ events, launch parties and the like.
Tokyo Tower
Clearly visible from Roppongi is Tokyo Tower (東京タワ), something of a retro icon for the city. Built during an era when Japan was becoming famous for producing cheap copies of foreign goods, this 333m red-and-white copy of the Eiffel Tower, opened in 1958, manages to top its Parisian role model by several metres. The uppermost observation deck, at 250m, has been supplanted as the highest viewpoint in Tokyo by the roof deck of Roppongi Hills' Mori Tower (which, incidentally, provides the best view of the Tokyo Tower, especially when illuminated at night). More attractions, most incurring additional fees and none really worth seeing in their own right, have been added over the years, including a gaggle of the usual souvenir shops – to the point where the place feels like an amusement arcade. There are good views of Tokyo Bay from here, but the wise will save their cash for a drink at the rooftop bar of the nearby Prince Park Tower Tokyo, from which you get a great close-up view of the tower itself.
In nearby Shiba-kōen (芝公園) you'll find venerable Zōjō-ji (増上寺). Dating from 1393, the family temple of the Tokugawa clan was moved to this site in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first Tokugawa shogun) in order to protect southeast Edo spiritually and provide a waystation for pilgrims approaching the capital from the Tōkaidō road. This was once the city's largest holy site, with 48 sub-temples and over a hundred other buildings. Since the fall of the Tokugawa, however, Zōjō-ji has been razed to the ground by fire three times, and virtually all the current buildings are of a mid-1970s vintage. However, the imposing San-gadatsu-mon, a 21m-high gateway dating from 1612, is Tokyo's oldest wooden structure and classed as an Important Cultural Property. Ahead lies the Taiden (Great Main Hall), while to the right are ranks of jizō statues, capped with red bonnets and decorated with plastic flowers and colourful windmills that twirl in the breeze.


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Do you remember?
Every denomination has its own culture, in fact, you might even be able to say that every denomination IS its own culture. Table prayers are said and beliefs are suddenly on the table along with the feast. "Come Lord Jesus, be our guest…" This is all very unavoidable, and for the most part, helps to serve as the working memory of the denomination - providing stated values and easing newcomers entry into the tribe.
Yet, at times, the memory of the denomination becomes the desired, the beloved. Like Alzheimer patients, we struggle to remember the recent past and the context of our world, while holding on to that which has been long forgotten by others.
What do you remember in and of your culture?


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On the door of the mobile home where
deputies discovered 22-year-old Robin Adam's body, there was a notice Monday, a
reminder of what deputies found Friday.
"It's hard to believe, to just
have this right here on James Drive. You see it on TV every day and you hear it
about it in movies and stuff, for this to happen it's devastating," said
neighbor Georgia Golden.
According to investigators, Adams had
been dead for so long, his body was beginning to mummify.
Investigators say Adams had a variety
of medical conditions which caused him to function as an invalid with the
mental capacity of an infant.
His mother, Angela Mercer and his
sister, Deaidra Motley were arrested and charged with concealing his death.
At the home we found a Dispossessorary
Affidavit stating Mercer owes close to a thousand dollars after falling behind
on rent for four months. We reached out to the landlord and received no
Mercer must appear at the Judicial
Center or respond to the court by next Monday, according to the affidavit.
Golden said from now on she'll check in
with her neighbors more often, "We need to watch our people that we see every day,
like my neighbor next door. After so many days I'll inquire about him so we
need to inquire about each other and make sure they're safe in their
The Richmond County Coroner's Office says the autopsy on
the body should be completed in three to four weeks. When those results are in,
investigators say there could be more charges.
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Justin Bieber is going ALL OUT for his 18th birthday -- parachuting in the afternoon, a fancy dinner followed by a fun party ... and he's gonna buy TWO ultra-expensive mega-mansions ... TMZ has learned.
Justin has been on a real estate hunt in L.A. for a while ... but now, sources connected to the singer tell us he's narrowed his search down to 3 pads.
2 of the mansions are in Calabasas, CA ... home of the Kardashians, a few Jackson family members and Britney Spears.
We're told one of the estates Justin is eying has a $6 million price tag ... the other's on the market for a cool $8 mil.
The third home Biebs is interested in is in the Hollywood area -- a PIMPED OUT bachelor pad currently being rented by Ashton Kutcher. We're told that place is listed for $10 million.
Sources connected to Justin tell us ... he wants to buy one place for himself and one for his mother. The two CHEAPEST would cost $14 mil.
It's good to be rich ... and young.
3:30 PM PST -- Bieber called in to "TMZ Live" today and talked about his real estate search ... telling us he's still looking for the right place .... but said Ashton's pad is "really dope."
all that money and still can't convince me that "he's" a male...too bad he has a V
Another Canadian makes good! Way to go Justin! Nice about your mom too!
and meanwhile, people are ****ing starving.
This dumb kid's gonna be broke in a few years
He's an old man now
Good. Keep spending. That artificial high driven on shameless materialistic gluttony will be that much more bitter when the money's all gone and he painfully crashes down to reality
who is this?
who gives a damn about him rest of us is barely getting by why is this news ...another greedy spoiled brat ...
Our country has serious issues when Bieber, snookie and kim kardashian are millionaires.
Such a waste of money....
It's his money he can do whatever he wants with it, but wtf does he need more than one home? This kid better get some good financial people on his side because the money train is going to stop in a few years and he'll end up like a lot of other pop stars who spent it all too fast. If he's not careful by the time hes 30 he'll end up filing for chapter 11.
That's Joran VanDerSloot's son!
Why do these "celebs" or their PR teams, announce and brag about what they plan or have purchased?
That kind of money could help so soooooo many people around the world and changes lives for sick children and poverty stricken children all around the globe.
How can someone live in a mansion, with such extravagance and feel good about themselves when others are on the street or in third world countries living in mud huts shivering or hurting from having no food?
I get he does help others, but I just will never understand how so called celebrities can buy mansions, purses worth a down payment on a home, shoes, gowns? I just couldn't, knowing that kind of money could help others.
What we do with our money on Earth, will be judged lately if it does not glorify God. It really is God's money and I realize he wants others to be blessed, I am just saying, if it were me, I would have fun distributing large sums to those in need and feel I was making a huge difference in a life or lives and giving hope and possibility to someone, as it should be paid forward.
He clearly doesn't understand the history of teen idols. Their careers are short lived and the downhill slide starts around their 18th birthday. The teen girls that make up his fan base are very fickle and prefer their idols to be around their age or only a little older. His current fan base will soon age out of his music and the up and coming teens will have someone new to swoon over.


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Shine On You Crazy Diamond1 Reviews
Re-updated. I get going on the story in a bit.
Day 39:
Well, this is awkward, isn't it? You've missed quite a bit of the story, that's no fun. I'll catch you up:
(Day 17)
"Mordecai, pick that dart gun up", I instruct. We're outside in the heat, though it's actually winter. I'm surprised I even knew the season; I haven't caught a glimpse of a calendar since 2016. He looks at me with confusion as he proceeds to raise the yellow toy gun in his hand, aiming it a at a nearby rock.
"When do I get a raygun", the boy asks. I shake my head, laughing.
"Silly rabbit. I'll be fixing the car- call me when you hit the same spot twice."
(Day 22)
"You look beautiful", Kobra remarked from behind me. It sounded like he meant it, so I smiled at the compliment and turned to face him. You know, I never realized how gorgeous he was before. He was like, what? Twenty years older than me? None of these men seem to age...
"You know, I do believe that was the first thing you said to me that wasn't a death threat or hatefully put. How nice of you to finally accept my presence." For a second, I get lost in his gorgeous eyes.. Something about these haunt me. I feel as if he can look right through me, and it's rather odd.
"You know, you named your daughter after me, right", he suddenly asks, staring at me skeptically.
"You named her 'Mikey'?" That's his name, too? Part of me wants to rename her now.
"Oh. Well, how serendipitous." He gets closer to me, playing an evil smile on his face. I feel a flash of panic and desire go through, quaking my stomache and stopping all movement in my body. Leaning in, he presses his lips to mine and my heart literally stops. I don't fight it, or encourage it. I stay the fuck still and hope he's not about to pull some shit. After a few awkward seconds of silence, he leaves quietly and I try to forget whatever the fuck just happened with us.
(Day 28)
She's looks just like her father, Ash. She got his beautiful lips and brown hair. Unfortunately, she probably got my eyesight. I've put a gold chain around her neck with an old-fashioned whistle, so that she'll have something from me forever. I hope Ariyah tells her about me. This is the last night I'll get with Mikey before I take her to the center. As cool as it would be to ghost Dracs while holding a baby, I can't risk her life for something so stupid. I walk out to find Gerard sitting on the ground, taking a drag off his cigarette. Just to be an ass, I plop down beside him and stub it out.
"No need to thank me, Gee."
"Oh, I won't. I heard you're a full-blown Killjoy now. What inspired that change?"
"My motherhood. I'm not gonna hide behind my other persona and risk Mikey getting killed. I know who you guys are, by the way. Your brother told me his name, and I remembered the infamous Waycest. Kinda crazy that everything you wrote came true, huh?" He laughs and smirks.
"Yeah. I always was gifted...", he muses. He looks down at my arm and his eyes lenger ther more than they should. I already know what he sees, so I sigh. "Why'd you do it" As if there's an answer.
"It just seemed like the solution, I. guess. My biological dad was abusive and was trying to get custody of me at the time. So, I took 10,000 milligrams of Celontin- it's an anti-convulsant. About five minutes later, I called 911 and got rushed to the hospital. They pumped my stomache in the ER, then took me up to the ICU. I spent another week in rehab, ignoring all the nurses and reading Alice in Wonderland. Eventually, they just let me out."
There was absolute silence while my words soaked in. But when they did, Gee did something unexpected. He just held me to him protectively.
"You're a good friend, Gerard."
I know- I kissed Mikey. OOOOOOO!!! Don't tell my mother, now! I honestly couldn't care less. And as for my daughter, her name is actually Michaela Jane London. BUT, nobody can know that.
If you've been wondering why I've got Mordecai shooting a Nerf gun at some boulders, now would be a good time to explain. You see, Cai's reached the age where he is to start some hands-on training; at eight years, we begin to teach our younger rebels how to fight. The reason Eli, who's twelve, has never been taught is that he's got all the ADHD in the world, and teaching him anything has always been a challenge. He didn't even talk until the age of six. Needless to say, I'm a little skeptical of handing that kid a gun. Mordecai, however, is perfectly stable. If I take him into a war zone, he's not going to give away our position by "bringing 'Sexy Back'". My Killjoy name is now Triple Threat, and I've dyed my hair black, started wearing glasses, and got rid of my eyebrows.
Moving on, I'm tired of eating Power Pup. It tastes like actual shit.


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By REBEKAH R. BLOMENBERG
By MARK TURNER
Donald Westlake was one of the greatest crime authors to ever put word to paper. His books have been turned into numerous films, but most have been based on the character he created under the pseudonym Richard Stark. That character's name is Parker and such films as PAYBACK and POINT BLANK have been about him but never used his name. That changes with the release of PARKER.
By REBEKAH R. BLOMENBERG
Summer is usually hot. I say "usually" because Indiana doesn't seem to understand seasons and likes throwing whatever weather it wants at us. But I digress. Summer is usually hot.
I don't want to ruin a great thing by making too many observations and predictions, but it can't be overstated just how amazing Adams Central's run has been in the post-season.
Without going into great detail, I will give a few facts to stew over heading into this weekend.
By DYLAN MALONE
Bellmont and Adams Central are once again extending their school year in the spring time thanks to some talented individuals.
Trying to figure out which even to attend myself is one of my favorite problems to have as a sports editor.
The Squaws are onto something as they head into the weekend's festivities with high hopes of making noise at the state level. Hankenson is seeded number one in the high jump and could (should) be a state champion in that event.
By DYLAN MALONE
Without any games going Friday night I decided to bring out a rare Friday column.
That's the good news (or bad depending on who's reading this).
By J SWYGART
Much-needed reforms to Indiana's criminal code were among the slew of bills approved during this year's session of the state General Assembly, but in the long view the tinkering finally approved by lawmakers fell well short of meaningful and cost-effective legislation and could even prove to have a detrimental effect on local and state coffers — and the lives of many Hoosiers.
By BOB SHRALUKA
One of the great purchases in the history of Adams County occurred when the county bought the former Decatur High School. At a low price of around $1 million, the county got what has now taken the place of the courthouse as the hub of county government activities ... plus a number of agencies which serve people.
Now if county officials could just figure out what to do about a new home for superior court. But that's a story for another day.
By MARK TURNER
With so many movies being released these days it's hard to decide what movie to rent or watch. If you have a particular favorite genre you usually lean that direction. If you hear from a friend you might use that to decide. Most of us rarely step out of our comfort zone, though.
Make a decision to do that tonight and rent SILVER LINING PLAYBOOK.


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Japanese Robots: Toyota's 5 Year-Old "Winglet" Begins Practical Testing (and it's SO not a robot)
Introduced way back in 2008, seven years after the Segway, Toyota's Winglet finally got to come out and play last week; practical trials are underway. Like the Segway (pretty much exactly), it's a single rider, self-balancing mobility device. Toyota calls it a robot. Yeah... No.
Japanese Technology from the Future Friday!
This week it's electronic beacon trouble for the 787 Dreamliner (Boeing's gotta be so tired of such headlines), a Japanese & American team at MIT have found a way to make brains remember stuff that didn't happen, and Toyota's leading global auto sales.