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The Deloitte CFO Survey: 2011 Q2 results
Optimism falls
The decline in business optimism seen in the first quarter CFO Survey has accelerated with CFO sentiment falling at the fastest rate since the failure of Lehman Brothers in September 2008. Our CFO optimism measure has dropped to its lowest level since 2009, a time when the UK economy was in recession. Confidence that the recovery can be sustained has also taken a knock. On average CFOs see a 33% chance of a double dip.
This mood of caution is reflected in a shift in balance sheet strategies employed by CFOs. They are putting more emphasis on cost control and increasing cash flow than at any time in the last year. There is also a growing belief that the upswing in corporate revenues is likely to slow over the next 12 months. A year ago, the dominant view among CFOs was that profit margins were heading higher. Today, the balance of opinion is that margins are set to narrow. CFOs believe that the period of strong growth in profit margins is drawing to an end.
While CFOs have become more cautious, they remain willing to take greater risk. High levels of risk appetite seem to reflect three main factors: the strength of corporate balance sheets, the availability of capital at a relatively low cost and a perception that, while uncertainties abound, the current environment also presents opportunities for profitable growth.
Consistent with high levels of risk appetite, CFOs say their top priority remains the introduction of new products/services or expansion into new markets. Expanding by acquisition and raising capital expenditure also remain prominent priorities. Our measure of balance sheet strategies shows a bias in favour of expansion, albeit less than that in the last two quarters.
These results hide a significant distinction between the priorities of individual CFOs. Our panel is made up of large corporates, many of them with extensive international exposure. On average, companies which responded to the second quarter survey receive about half their revenues from the UK and half from overseas.
Our analysis shows that more overseas exposed companies have higher levels of risk appetite and are pursuing more expansionary strategies than their UK-facing counterparts. For the overseas exposed companies – those who derive more than 70% of their revenues from outside the UK - the top priorities are introducing new products or services or expanding by acquisition. For companies which derive more than 70% of revenues from the UK, the priorities are cost reduction and increasing cash flow.
CFO optimism has fallen sharply. Yet strong corporate balance sheets and good financing conditions mean that many CFOs are continuing to look for opportunities for expansion. This quarter's survey suggests that CFOs see many of those opportunities lying overseas.
Download the full report: The Deloitte CFO Survey 2011 Q2 results (1 MB, PDF)
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About the Deloitte CFO Survey
The Deloitte CFO Survey, launched in 2007, is a quarterly survey of Chief Financial Officers and Group Finance Directors of major UK companies. The Survey captures shifts in UK CFOs' opinions on valuations, risks and financing and has become a benchmark for gauging financial attitudes of major corporate users of capital.
Over 300 CFOs, mainly from FTSE 350 companies, have joined the CFO Survey panel. In the latest survey, covering the second quarter of 2011, 131 CFOs participated, including CFOs of 34 FTSE 100 and 44 FTSE 250 companies. The rest were CFOs of other UK listed companies, large private companies and UK subsidiaries of major companies listed overseas. The combined market value of the 92 UK listed companies surveyed is £616 billion, or approximately 31% of the UK quoted equity market.
The Deloitte CFO Survey has been widely quoted in the media and is firmly established with the policymakers. The Bank of England has cited the CFO Survey several times in its publications such as the quarterly Inflation Report and the monthly Trends in Lending report. The findings have also been quoted in the minutes of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee meetings.
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It has finally arrived.
Opening Day 2014.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who already have a pair of games under their belt thanks to a series down in Australia earlier this month, will travel to San Diego to take on the Padres at 8:05 p.m. ET. That being said, the club will be without ace Clayton Kershaw, who was placed on the 15-day DL yesterday due to back pain.
The White Sox open their season on Monday with a 3:10 p.m. CT start at home against the Minnesota Twins. Ace Chris Sale will look to help the Sox get 2014 off on the right foot after a dismal 2013 campaign that was an all-around disappointment for many fans.
Here's some other news from around the league:
"Clayton Kershaw headed to DL" – ESPN Los Angeles
"Report: Yan Gomes, Indians agree to deal" – ESPN
"Quentin to begin season on DL with knee injury" – CBS Sports

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Arthritis Health Center
No Bones About It: Drinking Coffee May Increase Arthritis Risk
July 25, 2000 -- Here's some news Starbuck's probably doesn't want you to know: A new report suggests heavy coffee drinking may raise your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The findings are based on two studies of more than 25,000 people in Finland.
"This is probably the most comprehensive look at a large number of patients to look at a potential risk factor," says Beth Jonas, MD. But Jonas, a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a board-certified rheumatologists, hastens to add that these findings raise many unanswered questions, and that the coffee-drinking habits of those in Finland may not be comparable to those of Americans. Jonas was not involved in the study.
Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammation of the lining of the joints in the body and can lead to deformity and disability. It occurs when the body's immune system attacks the joints, although it is not known why. There is also no cure.
Lead author M. Heliövaara, MD, and his colleagues at the Social Insurance Institution, Research and Development Centre in Turku, Finland, studied the association between coffee drinking, rheumatoid arthritis, and a blood marker called rheumatoid factor that is found in about half the cases of rheumatoid arthritis. They published their findings in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease.
In two large studies starting in the 1970s, Finnish adults were asked questions about their medical history and smoking and drinking habits, as well as their coffee intake. After following the adults for about 15 years, the researchers used health records to determine the number of people who went on to develop rheumatoid factor or rheumatoid arthritis.
Both studies showed an association between the number of cups of coffee drunk daily and the risk of producing rheumatoid factor. In fact, one of the studies showed those who drank four or more cups of coffee each day were twice is likely to have the marker for rheumatoid arthritis. They found the same results even when they adjusted for other risk factors such as age, obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking.
The authors concluded that drinking coffee plays some role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. They suggest that some ingredient in coffee triggers the production of rheumatoid factor, which may later lead to the disease.
But the authors also point out that, since the 1970s, approximately 75% of Finnish coffee drinkers have switched from drinking boiled coffee to drinking filtered coffee, and they suggest that the type of coffee consumed might have something to do with the relationship between coffee and rheumatoid arthritis.
Jonas agrees that the type of coffee needs to be considered. She notes that the authors apparently did not ask about the consumption of decaffeinated coffee. Also, Europeans in general like their coffee much stronger than Americans do. Both of these points make the data difficult to generalize to people in other countries.


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We have one HP 2600n printer installed on the network on our Print server. We also have a multitude of other HP printers on the server as well. The problem i have is if a file of more than 2mb is sent to the printer it does not print and just seems to stick in the print queue. All the other printers on the server carry on printing so i know the spooler service has not stopped.
But, If i restart the spooler service the job that was stuck in the HP2600n will then print. This has happened 4 or 5 times now. The spooler service is automatically set to restart 3 times but i don't think it stops anyway.
I have made sure i have the latest driver installed and i can't think of anything else that may be causing it. The printer is in the Art room so gets a lot of large files sent to it so its could be a huge problem soon for us.
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Intel pours $300m into ultrabook development
Summary: The fund will invest in companies working on user interfaces, longer battery life and new designs, as Intel throws its weight behind the 'ultrabook' category of laptops
Intel rolled out an investment fund on Wednesday designed to bolster the technology ecosystem surrounding its ultrabook designs.
The ultrabook, introduced at Computex, is designed to be similar to Apple's MacBook Air while blending together features found in laptops and tablets. Intel is putting $300m (£185m) into the fund and has rolled out reference designs to manufacturers.
The Intel Capital Ultrabook Fund will invest in hardware and software companies focused on user interface via sensors and touch, longer battery life, storage capacity gains and new designs. The fund will invest the $300m over three to four years.
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Hi, i just wish to pen down my journey of...
My younger son looked at me n called me wobbly mommy.i wud smile but it pinched me somewhere..i worked out in the gym tried various diets..yet my sagging tummy was not willing to part with me..i had earned it after two c sections..
This was the time when i wished a miracle could happen and i could get back my shape..and i started considering a tummy tuck
I wanted to get this procedure done in india and began to research and shortlisted a few doctors in Mumbai..
After a series of emails phone calls and chat sessions i finalised on Dr Sameer A. Karkhanis..well qualified very patient and an expert at his work.
i chose him because he had many positive reviews left by patients on many websites and also he said i could stay in the hospital till i did not feel confident of doing things on my own as i was all alone in mumbai with no friends and family for post op care
the hospital was small but once i stepped in my room ..it gave me a very homely atmosphere..and after meeting the doctor.i was confident that i had put myself in right hands..and i also decided on breast lift that was not on my agenda initially. He had all answers to my doubts and questions..
On the big day .i walked through the O.T.and slept for 4 hours..woke up with around 4000 cc less fat and 1.5 kgs less of loose skin
, Discomfort, swelling, drains and unbearable pain in arms (lipo in arms was the most painful) amidst all this i questioned myself why did i do this to myself...but then i touched my flat stomach and a tear rolled down..i said to myself it was worth...the pain.
post operative care was excellent
breat lifted and stomach flat..pain and swelling were subsiding evry passing day..i was walking the next day..and once my drains were out i was like a butterfly..
pressure garments irritated me initially but now i feel very comfortable with them..my scar looks clean and neat..umbilicus looks like how it was when i was 17 years old.
the doctor also arranged an in house therapist who massaged me to rule out any lymph collections under the skin..
8 days post operation i was discovering the city watched a movie and even went shopping all by myself..
i chose to stay in the hospital for 14 days as i had given a deadline to myself to heal and that was 15 days.
I also attended a social function and had people complimenting me on my curves..!!
I flew back to my husband and kids after 19 days of my surgery ...all by myself and independent..I am thankful to God he helped me find Dr Sameer..and i have a small message to convey to him through real self.." U R MY SCULPTOR...AND I FEEL BLESSED TO BE SCULPTED BY YOU"..so is my real self id..sculpted..
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What a wonderful story, thank you so much for sharing! I got a chill when you said "but then i touched my flat stomach and a tear rolled down..i said to myself it was worth...the pain" I am so happy for you!!! Bet you look and feel like a million bucks!
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although there is numbness near the scar and the lower abdomen..i have started to jog n exercise lightly..and watching my diet as well.
looking forward to shedding a few more kilos to get to my target size uk 8..
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Dr Sameer Karkhanis..an expert at his work..very patient..and always smiling! ..Half my pain would vanish when he used to cheer me up every day on his rounds. He had answers to all my questions and clarifications to all my doubts.. very professional .. He has a wonderful team and excellent patient coordinators.. The staff is hard working and very polite.. They managed my mood swings like my mom would have done..i miss them already and plan to go back for a chin job soon....


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Looking for new snowman ideas? How about a family of Mr. Potato Head snowmen…
The sun was really strong this morning, turning the snow too soft and slushy to really build anything big with it. The hooligans were asking for a snowman though, so I brainstormed for a minute to see if I could come up with and new snowman ideas that might work with the weather we were having. I'm happy to say that I found one that worked VERY well! Potato Heads in the snow!
This is actually a great alternative to building a big snowman. It's perfect for when the weather's not co-operating, or if you're just looking for a fun activity that your kids can do in the snow.
You could even fill a basin with snow and it would be a great indoor snow activity for those days when it's too cold to get outside.
On this day, our snow was too wet to make anything larger than the snowballs you see here, but you can bet we'll be trying this snowman idea on a larger scale when the temperatures are cooler.
What an easy way to make a snowman face if you don't have buttons and a carrot handy!
I love that this combines two favourite kids' activities into one. Building Snowmen and Mr. Potato Heads. Gotta love putting a new spin on an old favourite.
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Yummmm :) Made a lamb tagine tonight with turmeric, chestnuts and pomegranate seeds from Ghillie Basan's amazing cookbook.
New nails! :) Nails Inc. Feather Effect in Edinburgh with multiple coats of topcoat to flatten, and one coat of Essie Mattify.Oh… and my fave methyl acetate based nail polish remover.
Trying to refine my packing game :) I decided to optimize my outfits and make sure I wasn't packing redundant tops/bottoms/shoes by making this chart and key. Left to Right: Key, Draft 1, Final!
Woke up two hours earlier than I intended because I had a nightmare that my newly painted mani-pedi smudged... what.is.wrong.with.me?!
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I am trying to dynamically assign onclick events to elements on a page like so:
I would have expected this to print out values of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 but instead all elements print "Element value: 50". If i passed the var i directly instead of p in my alert function I might have understood this but does this mean that it keeps var p as the actual expression rather than just the result value? And then on the fly evaluates p = i * 10 using the last value assigned to i ?Code:
for(var i=1; i <= 5; i++){
var p = i * 10;
var el = document.getElementById("element-" + i);
el.onclick = function(){ alert("Element value: " + p); };
I know that I could get it to work using:
element.onclick = new Function('alert("Element value: ' + p + '")');
But I would prefer a more elegant solution. How can I force the current value of a variable in the loop to be used within the function where later invoked?
Also, can someone point me to some document/article/discussion explaining the workings of Javascript here so that I know exactly what is going on and how to use it.
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Howard credits tense team meeting
5thquartermag.com - Lakers center Dwight Howard says he believes the much ballyhooed heated team meeting that occurred a few weeks ago has really helped the team. 640 days
5thquartermag.com - Lakers center Dwight Howard says he believes the much ballyhooed heated team meeting that occurred a few weeks ago has really helped the team. 640 days
I.imgur.com - After a streak of poor shooting and selfish play leading to losses, Kobe has been playing efficient selfless basketball leading to a Lakers win streak. This pass exemplifies the turn. 642 days
Sportsglory.com - Dwight Howard said that he was sick of negativity surrounding the Lakers during their disappointing losing season. They won their first game after he made his comments. 643 days
Sports-kings.com - I dive into who the best NBA players are ages 25-29 and give my optimal lineup. Each starter is in their prime and looking for a title. 644 days
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ust when you thought it was over, he pulls you back in.
What has been oft forgotten this season, or at least overlooked, is that Dwight Howard remains unsigned. He's still set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer despite the torture that he put everyone through last year in Orlando. 645 days
Losthatsportsblog.com - The Lakers' woes seemed to have come to a head on Wednesday, with reports that the Black Mamba spoke out at a team meeting, with Dwight Howard being his #1 target. 646 days
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The Brooklyn Nets are preparing to make another run at Dwight Howard, according to a source.
Playing in Brooklyn with Deron Williams and Joe Johnson was at the top of Howard's list last summer and the Nets are convinced that he still has a strong desire to make the Barclays Center his home office. The Nets have played well under P.J. Carlesimo and feel like the addition of Howard could be the 647 days
Nba247365.com - Both Lakers center Dwight Howard and team assistant Darvin Ham believe bruising Timberwolves big man has the size and strength to be an MMA champ. 652 days


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Though I don't like Cersei, I totally understand that people love her! So, I agree.
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We're very excited to announce our 2015 Writer-in-Residence, Shya Scanlon! Shya is the author of FORECAST, and his forthcoming novel, THE GUILD OF ST. COOPER will be released Spring 2015 from Dzanc Books.
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Thanks to everyone who donated to our 2015 Fundraiser. It was a huge success—we couldn't do this festival without you.
APRIL is under the fiscal sponsorship of Shunpike, a Washington 501©3.
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Our Mission
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Our Vision
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- an increase in readers seeking out writing that is new and pertinent to them—writing that takes chances in both publication and performance and has greater potential for relevance in their lives;
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The monkey may be small, but he is mighty, much like pip-squeak Pedro Martinez. The monkey's "out pitch" is his breath-taking poop-flinger as it splats all over the batters leaving them with a crusty face.
Chewbacca is now officially the largest MLB player to ever take the field, measuring in at a whopping 8'5" and 427 pounds. His fastballs reaches 125 mph, but has little movement and his secondary pitches leave much to be desired.


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by Adam Boyden on Aug 31, 7:15 AM
From housewives to high-powered professionals, 40-something DigiMoms are spending their dwindling free time on social games. But are marketers making the most of this captive audience?
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Moms And How They Value Information: Yours
by Bryan Gernert on Aug 24, 8:02 AM
Motivating Moms requires moving beyond the idea of the Juggler to an understanding of how they value marketing information, from ads to tweets. What they need and how those needs shift as their own values shift will give brand marketers a new edge, one they will need as the Juggler moves faster and faster.
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Back-to-School Is Her New Year's Day
by Maria Bailey on Aug 16, 3:36 PM
Back-to-school and moms conjures up two thoughts for me. One is spending and the other is New Year's Day! It's a good news-bad new scenario so let's tackle the bad news first. According to the Marketing to Moms Coalition , Moms are planning to spend less overall on back-to-school supplies. In fact, most Moms plan to cut 7% of the budget compared to last year, according to a survey conducted in June.
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Building The Blogger/Brand Relationship
by Patti Minglin on Aug 10, 9:06 AM
There are so many ways for brands to engage mom bloggers, but a successful blogger strategy is not just about tactics, it's about relationships. And like all good relationships, the blogger/brand union takes time and effort.
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Next-Gen Moms: They're Here With Their Own Rules. Are You Ready?
by Donna Sabino on Aug 3, 7:59 AM
Who decides what's right or wrong, allowed or forbidden, included or excluded? In most homes, the answer is mom. Moms of young children play a big role in what is deemed appropriate and acceptable for her family. But what are the criteria mom uses to decide what is in or out? With unprecedented access to information and to each other, this generation of moms is empowered, connected, informed and establishing its own sets of rules for families.
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I hate to say this...
I know, you probably think I'm completely nuts for saying this. But it's true. If you've been having sex with one woman for awhile, then you've probably tried every conceivable position and technique. Even if you're with the most beautiful girl in the world, there will be a time when things have grown stagnant.
So what's the answer?
Well it's simple! You must find a way to spice things up in the bedroom.
How do you do this?
Well you start play sex games with your women. By doing this, you bring variety to your sex in a fun and unique way.
If you're not sure where to start, you can try playing these three sex games with your woman:
1- Keep your hands to yourself
During sex we're conditioned to use our hands to enhance the experience. So this tip requires a bit of self control.
All you have to do is NOT use your hands during sex. At no point during your sexual encounter you're allowed to touch one another. While the concept may seem simple, it's actually pretty hard to accomplish.
By not using your hands, you'll have to rely on other parts of your body. For instance, you'll need to resort to touching with your mouth, chest or intimate parts. When you get creative you'll do wonders for enhancing your sex life.
2- Don't say a word
Not speaking to one another during sex is a powerful technique for concentrating on your pleasure. All you have to do is make a pact to not say a word during the entire time and simply focus on the task at hand.
Well during sex, guys and girls tend to do too much talking. By forcing yourself to not speak, you'll enhance your sexual experience.
What's interesting about this concept is you're able to completely focus on the physical experience of the entire sex session. When you don't say a word during sex you'll have to rely on your other four senses- touch, taste, sight and hearing. Then you'll be able to heighten one other's sensations.
3- Show her your cards
Breaking out a deck of cards is a great way to spice things up. Now it might seem weird to you, but playing a sex game with cards can help you really build up some sexual tension.
The game is simple...
You go into the bedroom fully dressed and pull out a deck of cards. Then you and your woman pull one card from the deck. Whoever has the high card gets to make a demand from the other person.
This game can be a great way to undress one another, do foreplay and initiate sex. As the evening progresses, you use the cards to decide what to do next. This card game is a great way to experiment with different things and explore uncharted territories.
Sex games are a great way to spice up an otherwise boring sex life. If you can incorporate these 3 sex games into your life, you'll find a unique way to please your woman.
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The historic town of Ste. Genevieve is full of great bed and breakfasts. The Main Street Inn Bed and Breakfast, for example, offers seven luxurious guestrooms with private baths. The renovated circa 1882 home includes such lovely touches as a perennial herb garden, porches and large common rooms. Each guestroom boasts beautiful antiques, a queen-sized bed and private bath.
In Hannibal, the friendly hosts at Reagan's Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast welcome guests to their 1889 Victorian home, originally occupied by a lumber baron. The gorgeously appointed guestrooms at one of Hannibal's great bed and breakfasts feature feather beds, fine antiques and claw-foot tubs. Enjoy a stunning view from your seat on the wraparound verandah. Each morning, a candlelit breakfast is served on fine china, with crystal, silver and linens. Truly romantic.
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Dedicated to my Dad Jerry W. Niday 3/20/1952 - 6/18/2013
I am who I am because of him
He's the reason for my son's name
He gave me my courage & my strength
To stand tall even when standing wasn't easy
Stand for the ones who can't
To think and fend for myself
I'm my Daddy made over
Taught me to fight back
To never back down
How to pick myself back up
When I've been knocked down
Fight for what I believe
I'm my Daddy made over
He gave me my stubbornness
Gave me my pride
Gave me my temper
Taught me not to take crap
To speak my mind no matter who
Work for what I want
I'm my Daddy made over
How to keep my emotions in check
How to handle large amounts of pain
When in trouble he always had my back
He knew how my mind worked better than anyone
I got it from him
I'm my Daddy made over
Even though he's gone
I'll stand and continue on
I may stumble I may fall
May even get hurt along the way
But I'll pick myself back up
I'll dust myself off and stand tall
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I'm my Daddy made over
Sabrina Niday Hansel
To be called ..
~ Grandma is a Honor ~
I have been blessed with 4 Grandchildren
~ one lays in Heaven " Kaleb " He is God's Angel ~
~ His twin brother he will always watch over , and be in his soul~
For he loved his Brother so much in the womb ,
he chose Heaven which gave life to his twin
~ I feel his spirit when I see the other Grandson ~
Time passed another gift to see
we are " Mickes" and Loved
Our Dad held the title in Baseball
~ that's how we roll ~
those children are Grandmas hero's
The Irish they love big and Family is everything
The brothers will protect the beautiful sister
~ as many lads will be calling ~
Every time my Grandson hits a home run
There will be a Angel watching proudly in the stand
It will be as if the Angel lifted him when he runs
~no one runs faster then my Grandson~
either baseball or Art ~ you shall find your gift given
These children have been blessed~
~ a beauty to hard to describe
If you think not ~~ Take a look at the Mom
That girl can stop Traffic
after raising three and still~
"Inspired by the gift and loss of Grandchildren "
May our precious " Kaleb " softly rest where Angels only Dwell
He was always so happy
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He'd give you the shirt off of his back.
He had a rough life
growing up through the depression,
but like he always does,
he got through it.
He has two boys, of whom he is so proud.
Moved from Regina, to Victoria.
He had the best life anyone his age could have wanted.
But ever since his wife died,
he has not been the same.
But like he has always done,
he got through it.
Mind slipping,
just a little forgetful.
That's how it always starts out...
But like always, he powered through it,
until now...
He is not the same person that I used to know.
He been sentenced to the prison in his own mind.
Possessed by the thoughts of his dogs ashes.
He likes to play the blame game,
but we know he doesn't remember that it was him.
He wakes up in the night
shaking with pain,
tears streaming down his face.
There is nothing we can do,
Oh well...
Two more tylenol.
Hold on to hope
for as long as you can,
It's only a matter of time now.
He gets vocal, a very loud tone.
He'll block you in your room
and make false accusations
But we know that it's the pain induced monster in him.
Tick tock, tick tock...
You can't handle the stress anymore
you have to leave.
Just hope for the best,
maybe it will get better.
Surprise, it doesn't.
Your denial is foolish, everyone knows
what happens next.
All results of
I'm tired
I'm Physically and Emotionally tired
I don't want to be the strong one anymore
I can't this time
I don't know what to do Daddy
I need your help down here
I can't get back in control of my emotions
I'm having a hard time dealing with your absence
I'm having a hard time standing by myself
I need your help Daddy
I'm broken and lost without you Daddy
I need your will to want to carry on
I need your strength to over come this
I need your strength to stay standing
Your courage to fight back again
I need your help
Please Daddy I'm at a loss
How am I suppose to do this
I need your guidance
I need you to guide me back
To whom I was before
I need your help Daddy
I need your help
We lost more than just a Dad that day
We lost half of how we came to be
We lost we four girls first love
We lost our Best Friend
We lost more than just a Dad that day
Our Mom lost her Soul Mate, Her other half
Our children lost their Papaw
We lost our family's foundation
We lost the glue that held us together
We lost more than just a Dad that day
We lost the Strongest man we ever knew
We lost the man we looked up too
We lost we four girls Teacher of many things
We lost more than just a Dad that day
We four girls lost our Hero
We lost some of our Light
We lost part of our Heart
We lost part of our Soul
We lost more than just a Dad that day
We lost some of our Courage
We lost some of our Strength
We lost some of our will to fight back
We lost some of our will to carry on
We four girls lost more than a Dad
We lost more than just a Dad that day
Dedicated to my Dad who lost his short battle w/ Colon Cancer on June 18,2013
I hate you Cancer
Your vile evil and cruel
You don't care who you hurt
I'll never forget that day
I'll always hate you for it
Your heartless Cancer
You took someone important from me
Someone important from others too
Took people who didn't belong to you
I hate you for it
You disgust me Cancer
You had no right to take him from me
He mattered more to me than my own life
I hate you for taking my Daddy
I hate you for taking others too
I hate you with a passion Cancer
You took part of my heart with him
You took part of my soul that day too
I hate you for it
I hate you I hate you I hate you
I hate you with every fiber of my being
Go back to Hell where you belong
I hate you, others hate you
Your not welcome or wanted here Cancer
I hate you more than his doctor's
I hope I get to witness that day
Witness the day you fall
And you will fall Cancer
You're gonna lose the battle one day Cancer
I'm gonna laugh and dance around your grave
You'll finally get what you deserve
And you'll never be able to take another soul
Sabrina Niday Hansel
Placed 8th in Poet Destroyer A's 2013 "PINKTOBER" Contest
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I'm lost hurt and angry
Why did you take his life
I want, No I need to know
Tell me, Tell me why
I deserve to know
Haven't you done enough to him
What'd he ever do to you
He suffered his whole life
Suffered more than anyone deserved
Tell me, Tell me why you did it
I have a right to know
Why'd you let him born to them
Born to worthless parents
Parents who didn't care
They threw him away like garbage
Pawned him off on someone else
Tell me, Tell me why
Explain how you could do that
You gave him Polio
You let others treat him like disease
You took away the full use of his legs
You warped his hand and foot
Tell me, Explain to me why
I deserve to know
You let others think he was crazy
You let it go on for over year
You didn't stop it, Why
Tell me, Give me your reason
Answer me, Help me to understand
You go and make matters worse
You gave him Cancer
You didn't give him a chance to fight back
You just jerked him away from us
Tell me, Tell me how
How you could be so cruel
How can others not question you
When others do it, It's murder
But when it's by your hand
It's your will, Their fate
Tell me, What makes you so different
Your no better than the demons knocking at the door
You heard me beg and plead
You know I'm not afraid to die
I was willing to carry it all for him
I was willing to take my Daddy's place
You didn't even let me say Goodbye
Tell me, Tell me why I couldn't
Answer me, you owe me that much
Sabrina Niday Hansel
(motif) Spiritual
So what?
No more new toys for you
No more bread at breakfast
No more noisy shoes on Christmas
And no more having more
Did i kill dad?
Why then the corporal punishments?
Because dad lost the job
Dad lost the breath
Dad lost the plan
Dad lost you
Dad is no more
Why punish me not the job?
Dad got money from there
Can i go and get it?
Not now but one day you will
What about you?
I will go but i have to first make you know
That i am not Dad because he took off
Now he is sleeping
We have to spend less
Work a lot
Play less
Why don't you awake him?
He is dead!
What does that mean?
It means close your eyes
Stop breathing
Sleep in a big box
People dig a whole hide you there
And you disappear forever
Wow that sounds fun mum can i join the game?
Its no game, its painful game of loss!
Mum, you cry when i climb trees
When dad wants to go with me you scream
But dad always makes cool choices
You don't understand son,
Your father has played the superman game
The monster broke his neck
And now he is lifeless like your toys
All the people that came here were on your Dad's funeral
Your father is dead
You are now an orphan, son!
Mum, dad is in the game
I know dad he will rise again
Kick the monster, break its neck and throw it in fire
Like what he used to about Jesus
And you will know he is not like my toys
I know son
Right now you cant understand but later you will
I know mum
Right now you cant understand but later you will
In memory of my late father who passed on in 1993 while i was a little boy
My Dad was Chicagoan.
He would light up a room just like my Mom.
He loved to fish ! He loved his beer .
He also designed a Octagon home in the 70's
Built custom by hand . I was very proud of Dad .
Alcohol hit our Family , a curse .
He left my Mom when I was 14 in Illinois.
To renew in California , leaving a trail of tears .
Meeting my step mom , my sisters age .
My 2 sisters they were accepted in her world .
Not I , I looked too much Like Mom . Told this all my Life .
She a petite Beauty , RN , real estate Broker .
I did not see why it was wrong to be like mom ?
I moved in with Dad, His new Wife , and 2 sisters
eventually . All three women were competing for my Father .
I was kicked out at 16 yrs.
Years do pass , you try and accept people places and things .
At the end of Dads life , he was calling me once a week .
I ordered a Engraved Clock for the Fathers day coming.
This was a issue for the Wife and sisters , never invited to his new home , 2 Decades ~My little Brother & I , never wanted .
Dad passed suddenly one sad Spring Day . Not one word from his wife , all 3rd party, how and when, Dad Died . being denied the right to his address , even to say goodbye .
Not being able to send my engraved clock .
"Dad Passed " received call from sister whom just stayed a week with me , I took her all around the sites here . "1st day I get call , you should come , 2nd Day after , Dad's been cremated already . " It was a lie.
I went anyway , finding the funeral home, the Funeral Director was appalled at the denial displayed.
He insisted I was given 10 minutes alone with Dad , my Birthright to say Goodbye , he was in dismay over the Hostility towards a daughter ~
I get to this room of mean relative's. His sisters , Mine, angry looks , hearing from a Aunt "What is she doing Here ! " I can't give nor reason or rhyme.
Shame to you and all that participated that wicked day.
Are you Glorified with Power? Denied the right to grieve ,
Left with no sane answers to give in hatred received by Blood . Some , just Spouses , telling me I had no right to Say Goodbye to my own Father , My DAD .
My Dad wanted me there , I know he did . I love Him and will never forget , his youngest girl whom looked like Mom . I know in my heart and dreams he speaks.
We all see when we leave . May God not allow any Son or Daughter to go through such Evil.
Thank-you Poetry Soup for returning my voice .
Here lies the best Grandfather,
One who was very considerate.
Remembering him as a child,
I would sit on his lap.
He was a rare person indeed.
He was a colonel in the Army.
Also superlative of a gentelman.
Here lies the best grandfather,
May he rest in peace.


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- This page is for Fight Fighters (video game), the arcade game. For the episode, see Fight Fighters.
Presumably, Fight Fighters was made in the late 1980's, along with the other games in the Arcade. The game has a mysterious "ultimate power" code, written on the left side. The code releases a game character of the player's choice into the real world. The character can only be defeated when beaten in a fight or when the character's mission or purpose is completed, sending the character back into the game. The code's writer is unknown.
List of characters
- Rumble McSkirmish (U.S.A.)
- Dr. Karate (Japan)
- Joe Zambique (Mozambique)
- Czar-barian (Russia)
- Admiral Big-Calves (United Kingdom)
- Beastor (Brazil)
- N-Buffalo (North Korea)
- Suggessica (China)
Season 1
- 110. "Fight Fighters"
Season 2
- 205. "Soos and the Real Girl"
- Dr. Karate, Rumble McSkirmish's in-game opponent, shares a similar name to Mr. Karate from the SNK fighting game series.
- N-Buffalo's name is a pun on M. Bison, the main antagonist of the Street Fighter series. His nationality and uniform are also references to how North Korea is a dictatorship.
- Joe Zambique's name is a play on his country-of-origin's name, Mozambique.
- Beastor appears to be a similar character to Blanka, a character from the Street Fighter series.
- Czar-Barian is parody of the fictional Russian boxer, Ivan Drago from Rocky IV. His name is also a portmanteau on "Czar" and "barbarian".
- Suggesica is a spoof on Chun-Li from the Street Fighter games.
- The sprites and graphics that appear in the game were made by Australian sprite artist Paul Robertson, who had also done work on such games as Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: The Game, and Fez.[citation needed]


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Green. And red. Christmas? No. Mud? Yes. Trees? Yes. Blood? Yes.
Braveheart. No. What? Mel Gibson. Where? Not here. Not anymore.
Sing. No. Why not? I can't. Why? Ursula took it. That bitch. That's The Little Mermaid. Am I not the little mermaid? No. Oh.
You need shoes. I hate shoes. Your feet are bleeding. Paint the ground. There's Hunter. When is he? Does it matter? …Not anymore.
…You're playing. I'm always playing. Your fingers hurt.It doesn't matter. Your bones are showing. Are you calling me fat? Where are we? I don't care. How long have we been here? 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds.That's Donnie Darko. Is it? Yes, you've lost track of Time. You'll sort yourself out. For now.
We should stay here.Yes. It's peaceful. Yes. It reminds of- Don't. He would have liked it here. …Yes. Can we go see him? Just once. We can't see what's not real. But he is real! If he was real I wouldn't hurt. If he was real I would be alive. If he was real I wouldn't be having MOTHERFUCKING CONVERSATION WITH MYSELF SHUT THE FUCK UP STUPID. STUPID STUPID. I HATE YOU.
A petite woman with dark wild hair, tangled and frayed, stood in a tattered and torn sun dress in the middle of the forest that surrounded the northernmost half of The Town. Her irises were unnaturally large and dark and she didn't seem to notice the bloody footsteps that painted the ground in the circle which she walked. Nor did she take heed of her fingers, which had been worn to the bone, her blood smearing the strings of the fiddle which she played. She had appeared, almost instantaneously, flickering through the Town like a hologram before she wound up in the forest, pacing and playing, disappearing here and reappearing there. The tattoo that showed across her shoulder looked like a painful and ugly blue-green bruise, but still the woman played on.
I really like this person's lyrics for this tune. It's frantic, playful, and bittersweet. You can almost picture the ghost playing and talking to herself. :)
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