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[…] these two even better over the next year and a half as they planned their winter wedding. We did engagement photographs in the summer, and before long the day had arrived. Their's was a very special wedding, and it brought […]
Nadine + Yannick traveled all the way from Switzerland to say their vows with their two best friends. Their friends had moved to Calgary a year prior, and did most of the planning and preparation for their unique and creative wedding on Pyramid Island, a sunny end to the rainy month of June.
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[…] had the pleasure of meeting Laetitia and Alex when they were planning Nadine + Yannick's wedding in Jasper last year. This past winter we got together in Canmore to take a few photographs for […]
Bryan and Gen were married this summer in New Westminster, British Columbia. Theirs was an energetic celebration that brought together two families full of fun and laughter.
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Mireille + Jason got married in June at the Maligne Canyon Lookout in Jasper, Alberta. For those who may not recall, June in Jasper was all rain. All of it. The smiles on these two's faces wouldn't be darkened by the pouring rain that came down all through their ceremony, and just as the ceremony came to a close they were rewarded as the sun broke through the clouds, warming the onlookers. Later on during his speech, Jason said something along the lines of 'We were determined to have an outdoor ceremony, and we were willing to get all of you soaked to do it'. The ceremony and speeches were among some of the most heartfelt I've ever witnessed, including what was hands down the greatest Best Man speech ever spoken. Well done Chad! Here are a couple of photographs from the day.
Ceremony Venue: Maligne Canyon Lookout
Reception Venue: Sawridge Inn and Conference Center
Marriage Commissioner: Marie Rushton-Golka
Photography: White Leaf Photographs
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A rainy day spring wedding at Pyramid Lake in Jasper.
Hair + Makeup: Wild Orchid Salon + Spa
Marriage Commissioner: Beryl Cahill
Photography: White Leaf Photographs
DIY Details: Flowers, Cake/Cupcakes, Table Settings, Centerpieces
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A little bit of love from Scotland. A beautiful sunset on the Castle Eslpanade in Edinburgh.
White Leaf still has spaces open for 2012 summer and fall weddings and portrait sessions.
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How losing weight is improving my overall health
One of the main reasons I decided to lose weight and eat better was to improve my health overall — it hasn't been about looking better. After two-and-a-half months, I know I'm healthier, and the experts say by taking off some weight — 25 pounds so far! — I've reduced the risk that I'll develop serious health conditions down the road.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of all American adults are obese. That's defined as having a body mass index (BMI) higher than 30, which is determined based on your weight and height. People with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered overweight. Here's a helpful BMI calculator to figure out yours. When I started this project, my BMI was 36, firmly in the obese range. Now, it's 32.4, bringing me closer to being just overweight rather than obese — a move in the right direction. My body fat percentage has also dropped more than four percentage points.
There are countless studies on how being overweight or obese dramatically increases your risk factors for diseases. Here are just a few that I'm paying special attention to.
Cancer: My mother has survived breast cancer twice, and both my aunt and grandmother had cancer, so it's something I've been concerned about. Obesity has been linked to increased rates of several types of cancer — especially breast, ovarian, and other gynecologic cancers, along with prostate and colon cancer. The National Cancer Institute says:
A projection of the future health and economic burden of obesity in 2030 estimated that continuation of existing trends in obesity will lead to about 500,000 additional cases of cancer in the United States by 2030. This analysis also found that if every adult reduced their BMI by 1 percent, which would be equivalent to a weight loss of roughly 1 kg (or 2.2 lbs) for an adult of average weight, this would prevent the increase in the number of cancer cases and actually result in the avoidance of about 100,000 new cases of cancer.
Type 2 Diabetes: When you combine my weight with my sugar addiction, I'm lucky that I haven't developed diabetes already. The Obesity Society claims that nearly 90 percent of people with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. "Being overweight puts added pressure on the body's ability to properly control blood sugar using insulin and therefore makes it much more likely for you to develop diabetes," the research and advocacy group says. Weight loss and being physically active can greatly reduce the risk of a highly preventable condition.
Mental health issues: Depression is something I've struggled with most of my life, and I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2001 — with new medication causing me to gain 100 pounds over the next year. Psychiatrists say it goes both ways: Being obese can contribute to depression and other mental health disorders, and fighting mental illness can make someone more likely to gain weight and physically inactive. Mental health is also a key component of eating disorders — everything from anorexia and bulimia to binge eating. Exercising and eating healthier certainly has made me feel better — and I'm not the only one. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) points out:
Exercise can help to treat certain medical illnesses and stop them from getting worse.
By improving one's general physical health, an individual is at less risk of developing mental illness.
Scientists have shown that regular aerobic exercise can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Exercise helps to improve energy, concentration and sleep, all of which are important for people living with mental illness.
Infertility: It's possible that my soon-to-be-husband and I will want to have a baby within the next few years, and if so, I'll want to be as healthy as possible. I'm already pushing 40, and age can decrease fertility — as can being overweight. A Dutch study of more than 3,000 couples a few years ago found that women with a BMI of 35 or higher were 26 percent less likely to get pregnant on their own than women in the normal or overweight range. With a BMI or 40 or more, their chance of getting pregnant dropped 43 percent. Since I can't add more time to my biological clock, my weight is something I can fix.
Losing weight can't solve everything, but it's a good place to start.
Progress Report
Starting Stats (as of Jan. 29)
Weight: 209.5 pounds
Body Mass Index (BMI): 36
Chest: 48 inches
Waist: 41 inches
Hips: 48.5 inches
Current Stats (as of April 15)
Weight: 185.5 (25 pounds)
BMI: 31.7 (down 4.3 points)
Chest: 43 inches (five inches lost)
Waist: 37.25 (3.75 inches smaller)
Hips: 42.13 (down more than six inches)
Amanda Art is Metro's social media manager. Over the next few months, track her weight loss progress as she readies for her May 3 wedding. Follow Amanda on Twitter at @NYNewsgirl.
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30 Days of Doctor Who: Day 02 - What is your favorite episode and why?
If we're talking about Classic Who, my answer is an easy and, frankly, rather obvious one. City of Death has been by favorite Classic serial since I first saw it nearly a year ago and remains my favorite, even though I have seen many other amazing serials since then and plan to watch many more in the future. My love for this story is due in part, I'll admit, to the fact that it features my favorite couple in the Whoniverse, The Doctor (in this case, the Fourth) and Romanadvoratrelundar. I've written essays in the past on why I adore them so much, so I won't go into it here, but City of Death certainly showcases their relationship in a truly lovely way. When people ask why I'm constantly going on about how "married" the two of them were, I point them in the direction of this serial. To my mind at least, the Paris trip was their first "official date".
But my shipping aside, I think most Classic fans would agree that this is one of the best stories Classic Who has to offer (and that's saying something!). Written in part by the brilliant Douglas Adams, of Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy fame, the serial possesses just about every trait that makes Classic Who so wonderful and only minimal amounts of the things that turn certain Whovians away from the pre-revival years. The plot is exciting, and yet fun and easy to follow. The villain is scary, and yet still campy….he's covered in a green fishing net! It never gets boring, but there are nice light moments too. Duggan is hilarious (and would have made a great companion!). Romana is adorable and brilliant simultaneously. Four is in top form as the deliberately bumbling genius. Even The Scarf seems lovelier than usual in this serial! Plus, there is some great on-location filming in Paris, something that was fairly rare in Classic Who. But, fear not! The endearingly campy soundstage still makes an appearance near the end!
Basically, City of Death is perfect. And that's all I have to say about that.
Now…if you ask me what my favorite New Who episode is, I might take a little longer to respond. There is at LEAST one episode in every season that I could spend several pages gushing over in minute detail. Until quite recently, I considered The Christmas Invasion to be at the top of my list. Aside from being adorable, hilarious, light-hearted, and forever entertaining, that was the episode that introduced me to Ten, my favorite of the New Who incarnations, and solidified my obsession with this unbelievable show. I still love that Christmas special dearly, but in the last few months, another brilliantly written story has become not only my favorite New Who episode, but one of my favorite episodes of anything ever. In case you haven't already guessed, I'm talking about Neil Gaiman's The Doctor's Wife.
It's funny, because when the title of this episode was first announced, I was among those that panicked. The Doctor's WIFE?!? Oh, they'd better not be marrying him off to River Song. If they have him accidentally marry some alien, I'll be disappointed. If they tell us about his wife on Gallifrey, I'll cry for hours! IF THEY BRING UP ROMANA AND CONFIRM THAT SHE IS DEAD, I WILL GO ON A RAMPAGE.
Thankfully, all of those fears turned out to be not only unfounded, but ridiculous. Neil Gaiman's answer to "Who is The Doctor's Wife?" turned out to be far more obvious and far more beautiful than any of us ever imagined. The TARDIS. Of course. Of course. She's always been there, always has, and always will. Even if they can't usually communicate in a "normal" way, their love is undeniable. Gaiman truly proved that he is one of the most gifted writers of our time. The script reads more like an award-winning stageplay than a midseason episode of a family television show. The imagery is stunning. The references, both subtle and overt, to this show's long history had me literally jumping for joy. It brought me and every Whovian I know to tears. For a long time, I have fantasized of a writer for Doctor Who who might be able to combine Russel T. Davies' depth of emotion and Steven Moffat's masterful plot-weaving and find a happy median between the two extremes. Then, I thought, this show would be completely perfect, and the fandom would quit fighting over styles and preferences. Neil Gaiman achieved that. I do not know a single person who disliked The Doctor's Wife. I've never seen anyone argue over it. The only thing I'm unhappy about is that Neil Gaiman is far too busy with his own work to ever become headwriter.
In summary, for those who have chosen to scroll past this block of text, Neil Gaiman is to New Who what Douglas Adams was to Classic. City of Death and The Doctor's Wife for all of the awards.
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Green and white were on display on the steps of city hall Wednesday morning.
Hundreds packed McGillivray Square with painted faces, flags in hand and raised voices as they celebrated Franco-Ontarian Day. Since 2010 every Sept. 25 is a chance for Francophones across the province to get together, raise a flag and celebrate their heritage.
Association Francophone du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario vice-chair Claudette Gleeson said around 3.5 per cent of people in Thunder Bay identify as francophone.
Throughout the region there are 14 municipalities represented by her organization. Driving through Northwestern Ontario people can see the history of francophone culture, which is around 400 years old in the province, on street signs and town names.
"You know that we've been here a long time," she said.
Many of the faces in the crowd were students from Ecole catholique Franco-Superieur or Ecole Secondaire de La Verendrye, who got a break from school just for the event.
"They're going to remember this for the rest of their lives," Gleeson said.
One of those students, grade 12's Angela Iuvancigh got to make a speech in front of her peers. She said it was moving to see so many painted and cheering faces in the crowd.
"It was incredible," she said. "It makes you really proud to be a francophone, it really does."
Mayor Keith Hobbs said he only remembers one other celebration at city hall being so loud and that was last year's Franco-Ontarian Day when they raised the flag. He said it was awesome to see so many kids get to be a part of the event.
"It's important that we recognize that part of our community," he said of francophones. "They're a big part of it."
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In addition to the out-of-nowhere success of her song "Call Me Maybe," the most surprising thing Carly Rae Jepsen may be her age. Though many fans and observers assume she's a teen, Carly is actually 26. In fact, she's going to be 27 next month. That makes her older than Lady Gaga , and just a year younger than Katy Perry . But Carly says she doesn't mind that so many folks assume she's a kid.
Speaking to the Minneapolis Star-Tribute , Carly says, "What woman doesn't love to hear that she looks younger? I have to say it's flattering and a little bit shocking for me 'cause I never think of myself as that young."
She adds, "Last night, someone said '15' and I'm looking at them like 'Really? I don't see it.'"
One reason why some people think Carly is younger than she is is because "Call Me Maybe" is such an innocent, bubblegum-like tune. But Carly says she doesn't deliberately attempt to write songs about teenage emotions. "I write what I write. No real thought about how my age fits in," she explains.
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Pelican as an Animal Spirit Guide
Forgiveness, Cooperation, Release, Adaptability
When Pelican crosses your path:
– Forgive yourself
– Let go of resentment towards others
– Let go of that which 'weighs you down', be it material, emotional or mental
Think about Pelican:
They have that large sack with which to fish. They can fish abundantly with it, but know that it needs to be empty to have the freedom of effortless flight. They swallow the fish and empty the water out of the pouch. They know when to let go.
Pelicans know how to adapt to the conditions in which they live. Despite their large size, they are deceptively light. This makes them buoyant and they float effortlessly on the water. And although, they may, at times, have trouble taking off from the water's surface, they persevere, not allowing themselves to get bogged down in the water. (symbolically, water = emotions)
Pelicans are very social beings. They live in cooperative colonies, teaming up to fish, and they nest away from species with whom they may have conflict.
Call on Pelican energy when:
– You feel the need to 'lighten up'
– You feel the need to let go of resentment or anger towards another
– You feel overwhelmed and want to rise above your heavy emotional state
– You feel the need to keep your head held high, despite your trials and tribulations
Pelican medicine teaches us:
–That no matter how heavy our burdens, we will always rise to the top
– How to forgive ourselves, by releasing ourselves from that which bogs us down
– How to 'team up' with others in harmony and cooperation
– Animal Spirit Guides by Steven D. Farmer
– Shamanism, Vol. III, Animal Medicine Powers, by Dolfyn. ©1992 Earthspirit Inc.
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ANCHORAGE, Ak-Over the weekend the Nanooks captured their fourth straight Governor's Cup with a 3-1 win at UAA on Saturday. The Nanooks continued their dominance with their twelfth cup in the 20 year history of the Governor's Cup.
The Nanooks ended this one in regulation with Colton Beck scoring just nine seconds into the first period. Beck set up Andy Taranto right before the end of the period to take a 2-0 advantage.
Taranto would score again in the second period off a Cody Kunyk assist. Bobby Murphy scored the lone goal for the Seawolves who only got off 19 shots. The Nanooks had 20 but they killed four penalties. The Nanooks are 23 of 24 on penalty kills since February ninth.
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I hope this is not off topic. My wife and I are REALLY close to hitting the levels needed for outland, but her and I do NOT see the same type of quality from what we have seen in the new lands, as far as scenery, landscape, and the little things that make this game so immersive. We WILL be buying the game EVENTUALLY, but from screenshots and guildmates experiences so far, we are in no rush. We both hope we are wrong when we get it though.


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The Magapit Suspension Bridge, opened in 1978 during the Marcos Regime, is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. This is also known to locals as the "Golden Gate of Cagayan" because locals saw it as a smaller replica of the said famous suspension bridge. It spans the Cagayan River at Lal-lo and is 449.14 meters long. The construction of such a bridge was ideal because the Cagayan River has strong currents and only a suspension bridge can be the best type of bridge built over the busy waterway. The bridge links the first (west) and second (east) districts of Cagayan going towards the Ilocos Region and the northern parts of the province of Apayao.
On May 9, 2012, it was announced during the regular session of the Cagayan Provincial Board that the bridge will undergo rehabilitation of six months from May 16, 2012 with an estimated cost of almost Php 100 Million. It is one of the famous landmarks of the province because of its importance to traffic, trade, and commerce. And since it opened in 1978, no major rehabilitation project was made even it was already due on 2008, 30 years after.
Since last May 16th, ferry boats transport cars from one side to the other in lieu of the bridge's rehabilitation project. As a traveler myself, I find it more difficult to wait for long queues of traffic and be transported by a ferry. I might just opt to wait for the completion of the rehabilitation before I travel to Ilocos Norte again.
I am thankful that the Provincial Government, the DPWH, and the Senate President opted for rehabilitation instead of a construction of a new bridge because of its historical significance. It will always remain a landmark in Cagayan reminding its people of unity and pride of the few architectural wonders seen in the province.
Another significant bridge would be the Buntun Bridge (the fourth longest bridge in the country found in Tuguegarao-Solana). But because both are different in architectural design, each has its own pride and honor. There are only two bridges in the province of Cagayan that connects the eastern and western municipalities that the Cagayan River divides by its mighty water current. I just hope that soon, a new bridge project may be built in Aparri or in Alcala to ease traffic and connects people from one side to the other.
If you are in Cagayan and might pass by, take a glimpse of the Magapit Bridge and have some photos taken.
I recently heard that the Magapit Suspension Bridge is already passable! It's now open for business. Light vehicles now pass through the bridge! [September 3, 2012]


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They say they did a lot of research and they actually bring in just as much money with this system as they did with the mandatory fines.
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\"This is a wonderful new policy,\" Oliver Wolcott Library director Ann Marie White said. \"We first started tinkering with this last winter and it has worked beautifully so now it is library policy. We\'ll be doing it every day for an indefinite period of time.\"
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responsibilities that have been handled by county governments for the
past 111 years.
BBusch also posted this on WEB4LIB:\"San Diego County Public
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which recommends stopping local County government funding of
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because a large chunk of library funding comes from traffic fines, up to 90 percent for libraries in some small towns.
They call the Michigan Library Association aggressive in protecting their piece of the revenue pie because they pushed a bill that forbids judges from collecting money locally if they don\'t also impose state-recorded fines.
The measure was signed into law in December, a testament to the clout of librarians, and they vigorously opposed legislative efforts to raise money for other causes -- however worthy.
The director of the Pasco county (FL) library wants local legislators to impose an \"impact fee on homeowners in order to pay for improvements to the library. \"I realize that there are many services that are needed in Pasco County, and libraries are just one of them,\'\' Bonjour said during an earlier interview. But in order to meet these services, the residents have to decide: \'Am I willing to pay for them.\'\" More
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The strike of some 180 unionized workers at the Regina Public Library is entering its third day today and there are no signs a settlement is near . . .
While conceding the strike is causing considerable inconvenience for people who use the library for recreational and research purposes, Library Director Sandy Cameron said there are no plans for library management to reopen the library without the services of the striking workers. \"We can\'t run the library without the staff,\'\' Cameron said. \"We wouldn\'t try to keep it open, this (the strike) is part of the negotiating process. . .\"
The predominately female workforce at the library believes it is underpaid, based on gender-based discrimination.
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\"Libraries do not have a vocal constituency,\" he said, explaining why Winnefox could be punished despite its model of cooperation. \"We talk to legislators. What they say is, 'Nobody every tells us about libraries.' So, being cost effective isn't enough. You've got to be loud about it, too.\"
I post This One because I am suprised to learn overweight truck fines account for 15 percent of the Monroe County, MI Library System\'s budget. For some reason the fines fell last year to their lowest level since 1989.
Is this at all common, do other public libraries find funding from such sources?
No one knew that a Jerome, Idaho woman had become a millionaire until after her will was read and they discovered that she had left nearly $2 million to be spent on libraries. More
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In the past 18 years, Elizabeth Nash has listened to 4,000 audiobooks. \"I\'m a big user,\" she confides. \"My life depends on them.\"
The West Vancouver resident has only peripheral vision. \"I can\'t read a book or read my mail or write a cheque - but I listen to about six hours of tapes a day.\"
So Nash was less than impressed when the Liberals slashed the B.C. Library Services\' audiobooks program as part of their civil service cuts last week . . .


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OWENSBORO, Ky. - James Edward 'Jimmy' Freels, 67, of Owensboro, KY passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at Owensboro Health. He was born January 27, 1946 in Owensboro to the late Mary and Herbert Freels, Sr. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum and was a Marine Corp veteran, serving during the Vietnam era, and achieved the rank of Corporal. He was a member of the Salvation Army Church. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed fishing, the New York Yankees, his black Chevy truck, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Freels, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nettie Freels; two daughters, Heather Brianna Dant (Todd) of Lewisport, KY and Natalie Rose Padgett (Everett) of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Nyasia Padgett, Trenton Dant, Isaiah Padgett, Tristyn Dant and Taylor Dant; a brother, Archie Freels (Phyllis) of Rockport, IN; sisters, Mary Bell (Bill) of Lansdale, PA and Elizabeth Allen (George) of Cloverport, KY and several nieces and nephews.
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Dr. Chaos (NES - FCI/Pony/Marionette - 1987)
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Top EID Songs in Recent YearsEven though BTown does not make too many Muslim-socials anymore, the festival of Eid continues to inspire filmmakers, who have found creative ways of celebrating it in their plots. Here's a look at the best Eid songs in recent years.
By Anand Vaishnav, IndiaTimes | August 20, 2012, 12:14 pm IST
1 Yoon Shabnami - Saawariya
Even though the choreography is a little too rehearsed and fake (like most of the film), Ranbir-Sonam's innocent chemistry; the grand set; and a soothing melody make this a feel-good listen. This song is a throwback to the romantic side of Eid that was seen in classics of the 50s and 60s.


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…the false narrative surrounding Iran has been built around this central, core notion that Iran can't be trusted because they've been practicing nuclear deceit for almost three decades. And, you know, that's based on a whole series of episodes which have been related in a way that simply falsifies the real history. I won't go into the details, but I just want to point out that there is a false narrative that is built around that central notion.
And in this case, the idea that Iran is being deceptive in some fashion that indicates that it is trying to get nuclear weapons simply doesn't hold up. It doesn't pass the laugh test. I mean, of course Iran is going to do whatever it has to in order to get materials for its nuclear program. The United States is trying to prevent it from doing so. It has for the last 30 years. And Iran does not accept the right of the United States—indeed, the United States has no right under international law—to have prevented Iran from getting the material necessary for its peaceful nuclear program.
So what the Iranians are accused of doing is, of course, simply not evidence at all of any dishonesty that has to do with their intentions in terms of the nuclear program. It simply means that they're doing whatever's necessary to get around restrictions that the United States and its allies have been placing on there ability to procure this material.
Iran's top leadership has been making similarly unambiguous statements for almost a full decade, even taking out a full page ad in the New York Times in 2005 to counter the growing clamor in the US for a military attack by proclaiming that Iran had no desire for nuclear weapons, was not pursuing them, and wanted transparency, accountability and peace - exactly what Brian Williams told his viewers last night was a "sudden" and newfound claim.
Obviously, the fact that Iran claims it does not want nuclear weapons is not proof that it is not seeking them or will not seek them at some point in the future; all government statements should be subjected to skepticism (and one can only dream of the day when US media stars subject the statements of their own government to the same skepticism accorded to those of leaders of non-allied countries). But what is true is that US intelligence agencies have repeatedly though secretly concluded that they do not believe that Iran is building a nuclear weapon, and even top Israeli military officials have expressed serious doubts that Iran is building, or will build, a nuclear weapon.
But whether Iran is sincere is an entirely separate question from the one about which Williams radically misled his viewers last night. While Iran's actual intentions regarding nuclear weapons may be debatable, the fact that they have repeatedly and over the course of many years emphatically disclaimed any interest in acquiring nuclear weapons is not debatable. It is indisputable fact that they have done exactly that. There is nothing new or "sudden" about this claim.
To the contrary, Iran has been trying to make Americans hear for years that they have no interest in nuclear weapons. Indeed, they have repeatedly made clear that they have not only banned such weapons but favor region-wide nuclear disarmament, including of Israel's vast nuclear arsenal, which actually exists. It is Israel, not Iran, which has steadfastly refused to allow inspections of its nuclear arsenal (despite UN demands they do so) or to join the NPT or other conventions designed to monitor and regulate nuclear weapons.
But these facts have been excluded almost entirely from the dominant US media narrative for years. The fact that Iran, at its highest leadership levels, has repeatedly and unequivocally disavowed any interest in nuclear weapons is something that most Americans simply don't know, because the country's media stars have barely ever mentioned it. Brian Williams himself was either ignorant of this history, or chose to pretend last night that it did not happen when framing this historic event for his viewers.
Whichever of those two options is true, NBC News feels free to spout such plainly false propaganda - "suddenly claiming they don't want nuclear weapons!" - because they know they and fellow large media outlets have done such an effective job in keeping their viewers ignorant of these facts. They thus believe that they can sow doubts about Iran's intentions with little danger that their deceit will be discovered. Many NBC News viewers have likely never heard before that Iran has emphatically claimed not to want nuclear weapons and have even formally banned them, and thus are easily misled into believing Williams when he tells them that these current claims represent some "sudden", inexplicable, and bizarre reversal that are not to be trusted.
Things are pretty dire in Iran these days, Kiarostami said. Speaking through an interpreter (despite being fluent in English), he described how the spiraling economy has seen people struggling for survival, with some of his students unable to pay their tuition fees. Then there's the political uncertainty, which looms over Iran as the country prepares for presidential elections next month. Memories still linger of the government's clampdown on activists who disputed the results of the previous polls in 2008.
Without referring to specific political events or figures, Kiarostami said the situation in Iran has "never been this dark." He added: "And we have huge question marks in front of us now — some miracles should happen in Iran to save the nation." The director expressed hope that the upcoming presidential elections will bring about the miracle he is hoping for. "If I say [it won't help], it would show I'm a pessimist," he said.
The decision was made based on a conversation with the Secretary of Defense who, at the end of the talk, believed Gaouette was part of a group of military officers who have been under suspicion for planning a "Seven Days in May" type overthrow of the US government if President Obama is re-elected.
PressTV - US military planned mutiny on the Bounty to topple Obama
You've been warned: this is an Iranian outlet. Real or not, the story is intreaguing.
Hojatoleslam Ali Beheshti said he encountered the girls on his way to the mosque in the village of Shahmirzad for noon prayers in late August.
He told one of the girls to cover up, the report said.
"She responded by telling me to cover my eyes, which was very insulting to me," Beheshti said. So he asked her a second time to cover up and also to put a lid on what he felt was verbal abuse.
She hit the man of the cloth, and he hit the ground.
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CHAPTER 3 Without Asking :
I ran out of the woods in my wolf form toward the small cabin that the fortune Teller - Alice,had made for Bella,Edward and Nessie.I transformed back and walked up to the door.I knocked once.Bella came to the door with Renesme under her arm."Good morning" I smiled and nodded my head.Bella sighed.Renesme grinned.
"Jake!" Nessie said in her giggly voice.I smiled and took her from Bella before she could respond.Bella didn't argue she smiled and disapeared behind the door again.I stood there awkwardly not knowing what to do.I know they,or at least Edward wouldn't want me to come in.So I just stood and bounced Renesme up and down.She giggled.I walked in circles as I bounced her.I suddenly stopped when I realized Bella was sanding in the doorway watching.She chuckled when I stopped.
"Having fun?" She smiled at Nessie.I nodded and started bouncing her again.She giggled and clapped her hands together in excitment.There was a ringing sound from behind the door.Bella glanced over her shoulder."Shoot.." She muttered and disapeared again.I could hear her faintly talking.I figured it was the phone so I started poking Renesme again to make her laugh.Someone touched my shoulder.I jumped and spun around.Alice was standing behind be with her eyes narrowed and her arms crossed.
"What?" I finally asked processing this.She rolled her eyes.
"Now I get it... You know your really annoying?"
I chuckled."And your point is...?"
She sighed."I can't see visions when you and the other dogs are around."
I tryed to ignore the 'dogs' comment."Oh.Sorry." I said and grinned in satisfaction of her annoyance with me.She sighed realizing I didn't care.She looked at Renesme and her face lit up.
"Nessie!" She chimmed and took her from me without question.I held my hands behind my back as I watched her.She sighed again looking up at me."I guess Nessie's worth it.." She muttered.Obviously not happy about this.I grinned again and took her from Alice.
"Thank you.." I said drawing it out as I lifted Nessie back to me.Renesme smiled and patted my head.I laughed."Okay then?" She giggled.Alice smiled at her again.Bella apeared next to me with the phone off.She looked up at Alice.
"I was going to tell you but -" She cut off looking at me.
"Too late." Alice said and grinned."Its okay.I just had to make sure..." She glanced at me.I narrowed my eyes at her realizing this was about me.
"Excuse me?" I said watching my tone with Renesme in my arms."Am I a part of this?" I asked looking back and forth from them.Renesme laid her head on my shoulder not wanting to get involved.She hated anyone of us to argue.I laid my cheek on her hair while I waited for an answer.
Bella smiled at me and Nessie.She petted her long curls."Alice suddenly blanked out because you were near and it scared her - She thought we might be hurt,but..She hung up and ran for it before I could explain." She chuckled still looking at Renesme's peaceful expression.
Alice grinned."I am always looking out for trouble!" She stood on her toes to try and look me in the eye but couldn't reach.I chuckled.She pouted.Bella laughed.
"You two are almost like brother and sister.Would you quit!?" She grinned.Renesme didn't understand it but she giggled at Bella.Bella smiled at her."Thank you Renesme!" She grinned and put her hands on her hips in satisfaction.Renesme giggled again at her.I smiled.
"Okay" Alice finally said and sighed.I chuckled seeing that Alice didn't like the thought of me as her brother.She glared at me for a momment but smiled.
I sat in the front yard with Renesme bored.I laid on the grass while she picked the grass around me and laid it randomly all over me.Bella came over with her arms crossed and looked down at me.She laughed."What are you doing?"She grinned.
Renesme giggled up at her.I laughed."Playing with Renesme." I smiled.
She chuckled again."Looks more like she's playing with you while you take a nap in the lawn." She grinned mockingly.I laughed.
"Your close.I'm not asleep." I grinned.Renesme started laying more grass on me.I laughed."Are you having fun burrying me?" I asked her with my hands behind my head.Renesme giggled and nodded.I patted her head and smiled.
"Smarty." I grinned.She giggled again.
"She's a happy little thing isn't she?" I heard Edward's voice behind me.I sighed.Edward walked up and looked down at my head."Hello Jacob." He smiled.I sighed again and gave him a faint smile.Edward sighed."As much as I hate it..." He glanced at Renesme and smiled.Then looked back at him."We have to go hunting tonight... All of us.Rosalie too.It's unusual for us all to go at once but -" He went on. I understood his point so I stopped listening and smiled at Renesme.He looked down at me and stopped talking."Oh.I guess you understand then."He fake smiled and sighed.I sat up and all the grass fell into my lap.I shook off my hair and more fell into my lap.Renesme giggled.I smiled at her and took a hand full of the grass.I layed some on her hair.She giggled and picked it off her head.She threw it in the air and giggled as it fell on us again.Bella laughed.
"Looks like you two will have fun." She smiled.
The only problem with this was I couldn't go on patrol with the pack.Though I was now the leader and the rest of them wouldn't care.Except maybe Leah.. She probably won't like that the Cullen's are putting her on delay.I sighed not wanting to think about her anger.Edward smiled alittle and nodded.He disappeared out of thin air like he always did.I glanced at Bella and she did the same.I sighed and looked at Renesme."Looks like it's just me and you kid!" I grinned.She smiled and handed me a purple flower next to her.I smiled."Aw.Thank you Nessie." I smiled and put it behind my ear.She giggled.
I called Seth and he came over.He sighed when he got there. Leah's mad you know? He thought to me and sighed.I nodded."Ya,Ya.. I get it.. I'm in trouble with her aren't I?" I asked rolling my eyes.Seth nodded.I sighed "Wouldn't be the first time.." I muttered.Leah hated everything about the Cullen's - Only my Nessie had she made a real acception too,and I think part of that may be because she know's about imprinting.She knows it's un-stoppable.She also has a grudge on Bella for attacking her brother when she heard.She meant to hit me,but Seth tried to stop her.Renesme loves Seth for that.She's overly greatful for that move.I smiled at the memory of Renesme's thought on that.Then I realized Seth was grinning at me.I had forgotten he could hear my every thought.I sighed."Ya I know I'm a whimp." I laughed.Seth laughed too.
"Nope." He said and smiled.He picked up Nessie off the ground.She smiled at him.I grinned.Seth sighed of boredem.I laughed and backed up away from them.When I was a safe distance away I transformed into a wolf and walked over to her.I licked her cheek.She giggled and petted my ear.I closed my eyes and turned my head into her hand.She giggled.I remembered the same thing when we were there to learn about how to fight Victoria's evil minions.I was pulled out of my thoughts by Renesme's giggle when I had turned my head.I opened my eyes and straightened up to see why she was laughing.It was because of me.She clapped when I opened my eyes.
"Puppy!" She said in her baby-talk voice.Seth laughed.
"Jacob is a puppy isn't he Nessie?" He grinned mockingly at me.I sighed and sat down and wagged my tail.Renesme giggled again,but I'm not sure if she was laughing at Me or Seth.I suddenly got a thought.Seth's amused look turned to confused as he listened to my thoughts."None of the bloodsuckers will get mad?" He asked questionably of my idea.I sighed. Well they trust YOU. So.. I grinned.Seth chuckled.
"So.. It would be my fault then..." He offered grinning.I nodded and grinned again still in wolf form.He laughed."Alright then.I'll take the blame if Edward doesn't approve.."He smiled and sighed.He really didn't care,and we both doubted it would make him mad.As long as she came back safe.Which I could almost guarantee would happen.I laid down and laid my dog-like head in between my large chocolate colored paws.Seth walked over to my side and sat Renesme on my back.Without having to be asked,Renesme grabbed on to my fur tightly.Seth laughed."Smarty pants,aren't you?" He grinned.Renesme nodded.He chuckled.I stood up.Renesme layed her head against my back and hugged my back with her small hands.I could hear her thoughts.Though I only understood about as much as the names in her head.Mine was the most common.I grinned listening to her little thoughts.She was processing everything about this.She was going to show it to her mother,I figured.I sighed.Well they were going to figure it out anyway...
I started trotting around the trees.Seth walked right by my side watching Renesme.I heard something in her little head that caught my eye."Faster." Seth chuckled reading my mind."She finds it boring does she?" He grinned bigger and laughed.He walked off to the side a little ways and turned into his smaller grey wolf figure.He trotted over to us and grinned again. Ready? He asked in his thoughts,narrowing his eyes at me.I nodded and Seth took off.I sighed.I glanced at Renesme over my shoulder.She was now looking up.Through the space in-between my ears.She was still holding on for dear life.As she should.I started running too.Not nearly as fast as Seth but a good enough speed to make Renesme happier.About the spead of a Merry-Go-Round.Seth finally stopped in his tracks quite aways ahead to let us catch up.He grinned at us while he waited.I sped up slighty,glancing over my shoulder to check on Nessie.She was fine.Still looking through my ears,and giggling.I got up to Seth and stopped.Seth transformed back.I layed down and he picked her up off my back.I stood up and transformed back.I walked over to them grinning.Renesme was smiling the whole time.I bent over half-way to look her in the eye.She clapped her hands.I laughed.
"I'm guessing that means you had fun?" I grinned.She smiled and patted my head.Seth grinned and patted her head.She looked at him and make a face.He laughed.
"Whats that for? You always do it to us!" He fake pouted.Renesme giggled.
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Christopher Hayward • 41 weeks ago
No matter how you slice it, they're hilarious. Kids will be kids.
Dana Jones • 39 weeks ago
@ Barry Johns Wow, what a jerk you are. I have a 12 year old daughter with a quick wit, a great sense of humor, and wonderful teachers who make being in the classroom lots of fun. She learns a lot and without being bullied into it. She never gets in trouble in school, has never had detention, has never been sent to the principal for discipline, and is NEVER physically disciplined at home or anywhere else. I would personally beat the crap out of anyone who laid a hand on her. Discipline is a word based in learning and being a student; it has nothing to do with punishment physical or otherwise. I sincerely hope you are not a teacher. Most of these made me laugh; I think some of these teachers need to buy themselves a sense of humor while others were justified and the one with the Km mile issue was just an asshole. I have lots of teachers in my circle of family and friends and none of them think that learning "should not be fun." How stupid is that comment anyway? Why can't learning be fun? Kids respond to things that are interesting and keep their attention rather than boring lectures and rote memorization. They need to be engaged and stimulated. OK, off my soapbox now. Great post by the way :)
Charlene Colón • 24 weeks ago
Everyone is an expert at being a teacher, until they actually become one. We all "know" what a teacher does until you find out what we actually do. Yes make mistakes and yes to surprise many, we are human! Being a great teacher doesnt magically happen if you are over 30, it comes with time, practice, and learning.


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Surrogate Moms Are Not Just for Babies
Someone else's mom gave me unconditional love and an open door when I needed it most.
Homeschool Mom: I was raised Protestant, but for a long stretch, I was raised a nice Jewish girl from the Valley. You see, my best friend's family opened their home to me and treated me just like one more daughter for many years, as I was pretty much left to my own devices due to my parents' divorce and their subsequent upheavals and distractions. It was the late 1970s, and while my dad was discovering freedom, my mom was forging ahead in a relationship with her divorce lawyer, whose daughter was bound for the Olympics as an ice-skating champion. Don't get me wrong -- my parents were around. We had a house, and my needs were well provided for, well, except for the emotional ones.
The turbulence of my parents' problems caused them to be distracted at best and, at worst, incapable of dealing with their kid. So I went to the Strassbergs'. There was laughter and love and bagels and matzo and arguments, but not of the nature I witnessed in my house. These were the family arguments that I dreamed my family would have: loud, boisterous, raucous arguments about which movie we should watch, or what toppings we should have on the pizza.
I had my own toothbrush and set of clothes and even a drawer in my best friend's room. She had twin beds that made an "L" shape, so we could sleep head to head. Sometimes I wouldn't see my own parents for days, and at one point, when my mother was planning on remarrying, I stayed for months. Our new house wasn't ready, and they had only rented a small studio apartment to stay in until it was finished.
Mom Strassberg never said anything negative about my parents. In fact, she adored my dad -- who is pretty adorable and a great guy. But she hugged me many a time when I cried over feeling abandoned. She would say, "Just hold your chin up, Pussy Cat, things will get better, you will see." And then she would feed me something. I never had that kind of nurturing before. My mom's motto was "You're never too skinny or too rich." She dieted all my life. She still looks fabulous in her 60s. But she definitely was not going to bake you cookies or make a homemade meal that included meat and potatoes and horseradish. Mr. Strassberg was just as good to me, never complaining "How in the hell did we end up with this extra kid?" Instead, he would take us to Nathan's for hot dogs with the works, and drive endlessly so we could pick cherries in some remote part of California, the whereabouts of which I still can't be sure.
That house and the surrogate family who cared for me still hold some of the happiest memories I have from childhood and young adulthood. Mrs. Strassberg was right: things did get better with my family, and I went off to college and got married and had my own kids. I invited the Strassbergs to my wedding, but Mr. Strassberg had just passed away and the family could not make it. We keep in touch, but not the way you would expect. Mrs. Strassberg handed me back to my family, never complaining that raising me was a thankless job, which it probably was.
Mrs. Strassberg, or Mom, which are the names I still call her despite the fact that I am now an adult and could call her Carole, is very sick. She has esophageal cancer and is fighting a brave battle with her daughter, my dear friend, by her side. I don't think I really understood all she had done for me until I was an adult with children of my own.
I hope that I am able to do the same for a kid who needs it. I pray there are others that step in when a kid is having trouble. I know my surrogate mom's assurances and love kept me from making a lot of mistakes. She kept me from plummeting into despair, and doing drugs, and getting into bad relationships, and all the other things that kids do to make themselves feel better. My parents are grateful as well. They now see how their suffering caused them to drop the ball and luckily another wonderful woman was there to pick it up and carry it for them. I think my father has said as much to her. I hope so anyway. I know I have, and I continue to thank God for moms like Carole Strassberg.
|Homeschool Mom: Pam Heilman is a California Credentialed Teacher who once won some body lotion in a raffle at the Y. She is currently residing in Southern California with her husband Eric, and homeschools their three children.
That is a lovely story. Thank you for sharing your life with us here.
I needed a tissue. Thanks for sharing :)
This is a very sweet story. Thanks for sharing :)
break my heart thats the most beautiful thing i've heard in a while!!!!
Having had a couple of wonderful surrogate moms myself, I really appreciated this story. Thank you for sharing.
I love this story… it makes me want to be a better person!


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I should re-title this project to "365 ways to flip your hair." I'm trying to do more pictures with my eyes in them.
Almost got a ticket for parking in the park after 7…we got a warning instead. Security guard is crazy…I think he might have recognized me from last time.
My friends mom is getting married today! I'm going to get some pictures. Gotta go! Have a nice day everyone. :)
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Don't stray
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Left Six Flags just in time to catch the fading light. Perfect way to end an amazing day. :)
Going to the Delmar Fair tonight!
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With no colors in our skin
We were light and paper thin
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We can take it all apart
I've softened shipwrecks right from the start
I've been underwater
Breathin' out and in
I think I'm losin' where you end and I begin
Basic space
Don't look away
When there's nothin'
I got a little too brave in the sun the other day and got a gnarly sunburn. I have to put aloe on every 10 minutes. I haven't been able to go outside and shoot because the sun hurts. :(
This also took a million years to edit. None of the lines would match up when I was trying to expand it…it's not perfect but I'm sick of looking at it and need to upload so here you go! Better on black.
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Week two of my "Art through the Ages" collaboration with Glenda. Her photo should be up soon!
Next on the timeline is Mesopotamian art. The Ishtar Gate was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon constructed in 575 B.C.
Inspired by the blues and golds…and the lions of course. I was thinking about how to incorporate them and then I remembered I have a mane of my own.
Somewhat awkward shooting this since I live in such an urban area…this brick wall is the backside of a restaurant facing a parking lot. Getting pretty comfortable doing odd things with strangers watching. I'm pretty satisfied with how this turned out. :)
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