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Clinton — Peace Soup, the annual supper and discussion series, will take place Tuesdays of Lent at 6 p.m. in St. Boniface Center, 2520 Pershing Blvd. The March 28 topic is mental illness.
Clinton — Margaret Regan, award-winning journalist and author of Immigrant Families Under Fire, will speak at The Canticle, home of the Sisters of St. Francis, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. Regan will share the heartbreaking stories of people, arrested after they have established lives in the United States, who are now caught in the chaos of the immigration system. She will also address the tragedy of migrant deaths in the desert. For more information, call the Sisters of St. Francis at 563-242-7611 or visit www.
Davenport — Award winning author Ron Hansen will deliver the Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Rogalski Center Ballroom at St. Ambrose University.
Davenport — Internationally known educator and anti-racism activist Jane Elliott will present The Anatomy of Prejudice at 2 p.m. on March 24 at Galvin Fine Arts Center on the St. Ambrose University campus.
Iowa City — Learn to publicly defend the pro-life message March 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish and March 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Parish. To register, go to www.jctrl.org or call Sheryl Schwager for more information at (319) 855-8475.
Iowa City — Learn about evangelization and "keeping our faith alive" with Father Joseph Sia March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Parish.
Muscatine — Donna Beegle, a woman who moved from 28 years of homelessness to achieving a doctorate, will speak at Muscatine Community College's Bob Roach Theatre April 4. Presentations for service providers and educators will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. A community presentation will be offered from 6-7:30 p.m.
Bettendorf — St. John Vianney Parish is hosting a fish dinner featuring baked fish, fish or shrimp tacos and grilled cheese sandwiches April 7 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross will be in the church at 6 p.m.
Clinton — Knights of Columbus will host fish fries every Friday during Lent from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Hall.
Davenport — St. Alphonsus Church will host fish fries every Friday through April 7 from 4-7 p.m. Accomodations for individuals with difficulty climbing stairs will be available at the April 7 fish fry. Call the parish office at (563) 322-0987 by April 4.
Davenport — Davenport Knights of Columbus (1111 W. 35th Street) is hosting Lenten fish fries on Fridays from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Houghton — Fish fries will take place March 24 and April 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 5-8 p.m.
Iowa City — Lenten Friday fish fries will take place on Fridays at KC Family Center, 4776 American Legion Rd. from 5-7 p.m.
Knoxville — Fish fries, with grilled, fried and shrimp options, take place Fridays during Lent at St. Anthony's Hall from 5:30-7 p.m. Reflect on the Stations of the Cross at 5:15 p.m. in the church.
Muscatine — Knights of Columbus will host fish fries every Friday during Lent at Saints Mary and Mathias School from 4:30-7 p.m. Bring a can of food to be distributed to persons in need.
Pella — Friday night fish fries at St. Mary's will be held from 5-7:30 p.m.
Bettendorf — A new session of GriefShare began Jan. 8 at St. John Vianney Parish. The group meets Sundays from 2-4 p.m. in the East Room. Contact health@
sjvbett.org or (563) 332-7910 ext. 122 for more information.
Davenport — A Grief Support Group at St. Anthony Parish meets every Tuesday 3:30-5 p.m. in the church library. For more information contact any of the facilitators: Dennis at (563) 332-1396, Ginny at (309) 523-9251, Sue at (563) 381-9050 or the parish secretary at (563) 322-3303.
Clinton — Celebrate Lenten Vespers with the Clinton Franciscans at The Canticle Sundays during Lent at 6 p.m.
Davenport — Author and liturgical music composer Father Jan Michael Joncas' presentation March 23 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish has been cancelled. The presentation and retreat have been rescheduled for March 8, 9-10, 2018.
Iowa City — St. Thomas More Parish is hosting a six-week discussion/reflection group on Pope Francis's Laudato Si Sundays during Lent from 3-5 p.m. in the church's lower level.
Iowa City — St. Patrick Parish will present "We were there," a dramatic Way of the Cross, on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. The reflective prayer service and dramatic interpretation will also feature singing. A soup supper will precede the event at 5:30 p.m.
Keokuk — Reflect on the Stations of the Cross at All Saints Parish Fridays during Lent at 6:30 p.m.
Clinton — Persons interested in putting a stop to human trafficking may attend meetings the second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. in The Canticle. Call Lori Freudenberg at (563) 242-7611 for more information.
Moline, Ill. — The Secular Discalced Carmelite Community of St. Joseph and the Prophet Elijah are hosting a study of prayer in the tradition of St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. Call Annette at (563) 359-7052 or Donna at (563) 271-9273.
Bettendorf —Widows and Widowers from St. John Vianney Parish meet the third Wednesday of each month at noon in the dining room at Bettendorf Hy-Vee, 2900 Devils Glen Rd. Purchase what you want for lunch. This is a time of hospitality. Bring a friend.
Bettendorf — St. John Vianney Parish is hosting a music ministry concert March 26 at 2 p.m.
Burlington — Cafe (Catholic Adult Fellowship Evening) takes place every Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. in the Notre Dame cafeteria.
Central City, Iowa — A Catholic Camporee for Boy and Venture Scouts of the Diocese of Davenport will take place May 5-7. Register online at hawkeyecatholic.eventbrite.com.
Clinton — The Catholic Historical Center at St. Boniface, 2520 Pershing Blvd., is hosting a living Last Supper April 8 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Davenport — St. Paul the Apostle Parish is hosting a candid discussion group Monday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. Share a meal and talk about life's biggest challenges and questions. If interested email mhavercamp2@gmail.
Mechanicsville —St. Mary's annual auction and lunch will take place March 26 at the church. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., and the auction starts at 12:30 p.m.


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Tell me who you are, cause I really want to know."
Pete Townsend wrote these lyrics in the seventies for a group called The Who. I guess The Who needed to know who The Who were. And I seriously doubt he ever thought these lyrics would find their way into a Catholic homily. Who knew?
How often in life do we struggle with "who are you"? We go through life all too often with many people at school, work, every week at Church and often we don't know each other. But I'm also talking about those we may even be familiar with. How do we know them, by what they do or who they are?
Throughout my formation in the Permanent Diaconate, my director and my instructors would remind us: it's not what you do but who you are. It took a long time for me to truly understand this; but it is indeed who you are.
As people of faith who are you? And who is Jesus to us? Do we recognize Him as he comes toward us?
In our liturgy today we find ourselves in Ordinary Time. The all too familiar green is back and the readings now focus on the public ministry of Jesus. Today the Church gives us a glimpse into the Gospel of John the Evangelist to build upon Matthew's account of the Baptism of Jesus celebrated last week. John the Baptist has already baptized Jesus when he sees Him again. Scripture says Jesus is coming toward him. In his excitement and joy, John the Baptist declares boldly: Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. The Baptist explains that he witnessed the Holy Spirit coming upon Jesus and remaining with Him. Boldly prophesying The One who is to come, He is now here and John the Baptist declares who is Jesus, not by what He does but who He is: The Lamb of God. And by boldly declaring that Jesus is the Lamb of God he reveals to all people in every time that Jesus is the Savior of the World. In the words of this passage, John the Baptist gives us a model to follow: recognize Jesus by who He is and boldly proclaim it for the world to know.
How do we recognize Jesus? Certainly we recognize Him in the ordinary gifts of bread and wine as they become His Body and Blood. And we recognize Him in ordinary words that truly are the Word of God, the Word that was in the beginning and the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us. But do we recognize Jesus in each other, our own family and friends and in those we may not think about every day? Ordinary people but created in the image and likeness of God. Do we recognize Jesus in the poor and marginalized, the elderly and the lonely, the unborn baby, the patient in hospice, the prisoner and the homeless? Do others recognize Jesus in us?
From the "who we are" then flows naturally the "what we do". Because if Jesus is recognizable in others and in us we will respond generously when confronted by poverty, hunger, injustice, illness, and tragedy. If Jesus is recognizable in others and in us we too will respond with love, friendship, warmth, hope and joy.
I mentioned earlier we are now in Ordinary Time. This week, be extraordinary. Ordinary Time is a season of the Church. The extraordinary mission of Jesus Christ is alive and active even in Ordinary Time. By being who we are; the reflection of Jesus for others; be extraordinary. Tell someone this week you love Jesus. Tell someone this week you love your Catholic faith. Tell someone this week that Jesus loves them as He loves you too.
John the Baptist recognized and knew who Jesus is: The Lamb of God. Recognize and know Jesus so others may recognize and know Him too.
It's not what you do but who you are!
Who are you, who, who, I really want to know; who are you?


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Dear Aven,
Time keeps passing by yet my heart still remains shattered. I don't feel as healed as I would have hoped to be. Stained glass. My heart is being kept together by my memories of you, the love that your dad has for us and by the little hope towards the future that I manage to find each day. Some days my hope is strong, and some days like today it is only as far as my finger tips will allow me to reach. I miss you.


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A struggling 26-year-old mother of four in North Carolina has won the winning powerball ticket for US$188 million ($252 million). "I thought I was going to have a heart attack when I saw the ticket and checked it," Marie Holmes told WECT. According to the television network, Holmes has had a tough run, having to […]Continue Reading


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I was just thinking about the elimination on American Idol and I'm kind of sad Tim's gone. I know he wasn't the best on the show, but I don't think he should have been sent home yet. Even though this week wasn't his best performance. I know, it's sad that I'm thinking about him being kicked off enough to post about it, but I wanted to share my 2 favorite performances of his.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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Build and Host .NET Database Application
- Host your application code on-premises at your own corporate data center, but host your database in SQL Database. Your application code uses client libraries to access the database(s) in SQL Database. For more information about the client libraries that are available, see Guidelines and Limitations (Windows Azure SQL Database). For example code, see How to: Connect to Windows Azure SQL Database Using ADO.NET topic.
- Host your application code in Windows Azure and your database in SQL Database. Your application can use the same client libraries to access the database(s) in SQL Database. In this case, your client application may be a desktop or Silverlight application that uses the benefits of the Entity Data Model and the WCF Data Services client to access data that is hosted in SQL Database. For example code, see How to: Connect to Windows Azure SQL Database Through WCF Data Services.
Development Considerations – Connectivity
Developing applications for Windows Azure SQL Database is very similar to developing applications for SQL Server. You can choose from many application types and technologies when you develop an application that accesses Windows Azure SQL Database. Windows Azure SQL Database works with third-party applications, PHP, and many Microsoft applications, such as ADO.NET, the Entity Framework, WCF Data Services, and ODBC.
Windows Azure SQL Database provides a large-scale multi-tenant database service on shared resources. In order to provide a good experience to all Windows Azure SQL Database customers, your connection to the service may be closed due to the following conditions:
- Excessive resource usage
- Long-running queries
- Long-running single transactions, between the BEGIN TRAN and END TRAN statements
- Idle connections
This is different from how an on-premise instance of SQL Server works.
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Medical Spa Embezzlement & Employee Theft Scams Report
Medical Spa Embezzlement & Employee Theft Scams Report
Embezzlement, theft, & scam stories from physicians & medical spa owners.
In a recent study, more than 82% of medical clinics reported experience with employee theft or embezzlement... that they were aware of. This new 40 page guide to beating embezzlement and employee theft schemes uncovers the hidden tactics behind how these scams work, and how you can find them before they capsize your business.
What are physicians saying?
Great report! It should be required reading for
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A very eye-opening and sobering report.
This is a must read for everyone!
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Opened my eyes! The information in this report is invaluable! I hadn't even thought of some of the scams mentioned in these testimonials!
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Great! ...after reading others experiences I realize that you just cannot be too careful when it comes to the financial security of your business.
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This report will help other centers avoid going through what we had to endure and overcome.
Brian Sidella, Founder, Forever Young Medspa
What you'll find inside.
The Medical Spa Scams Report includes dozens of first hand embezzlement and employee theft stories submitted by physicians and managers who have been the victims of scams. This is a must read for everyone working in cosmetic medicine.
You will learn:
- Different schemes; from complicated accounting fraud to simple product theft.
- How different scams are set up.
- What types of tactics are employed.
- How you may be enabling fraud without knowing it.
- How embezzlement and fraud schemes work.
- What motivates thieves and how you can remove that motivation.
- Which types of embezzlement can hurt your profits, and which kinds can bankrupt your medical spa or clinic.
- How to improve your business systems to prevent problems.
You will also get answers to important and practical questions like:
- What to look for that might indicate that you have a problem.
- How to monitor your finances to find red flags.
- What are the most effective tactics to combat theft.
- How to train your staff to prevent problems.
- How to protect your client database.
- How to prevent cash payments in the treatment room.
- How to prevent ordering fraud and credit card schemes.
- What big tips might actually mean.
- Why you want to be aware of changes in spending patterns or new vendors.
- How to help your staff remain honest.
- What you should do if you suspect one of your staff or team members.
- How to identify the warning signs.
Here's what each chapter covers...
Why Embezzlement & Theft Are Rampant In Medical Spas & Clinics.
In a recent study, more than 82% of medical clinics reported experience with employee theft or embezzlement... that they were aware of. Understand why fraud and theft happens so often in cosmetic medical clinics and how your clinic is at risk.
Is An Employee Running Their Own Business Inside Your Clinic?
Taking cash payments in the treatment room, stealing Botox and fillers to inject their own patients, ordering fraud, trading extra services for large tips, or stealing your client database to sell or use.
Drug & Product Theft.
Uncover the tactics that thieves use to steal, from simple pilfering of skin care products to injectors stealing Botox and fillers to sell on the side.
Financial Theft.
Stealing cash payments, cooking the books, credit card scams... financial theft can do more than just make you less profitable, it can bankrupt your clinic.
Signs You're Being Embezzled.
Identify the signs that you may have a problem like changes in revenue or expenditure patters or payments to unfamiliar vendors.
To Catch A Thief.
Now what? Know what you should do once you identify embezzlement, theft, or fraud.
Quick Reference Guides.
4 different quick reference guides give you multiple checklists to detect and prevent fraud, theft, and embezzlement in your clinic.
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...if the bulk of your Christmas shopping takes place on Christmas Eve
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...if Christmas turns you into an absolute Cookie Monster. [Seriously guys, I made 5 batches Thursday night. (recipes to come!)]
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Ole Miss: Debate Postponement Would Be "Devastating"
Why does McCain hate Mississippi?
A senior University of Mississippi official reacted Wednesday to the news that Sen. John McCain R-Ariz., wants to postpone Friday's presidential debate, saying that such a move would be "devastating" for the university which has already invested millions in preparation for the debate.
Andrew Mullins, special assistant to university Chancellor Robert Khayat, told ABC News that the Ole Miss campus has been transformed to accommodate the candidates and the press. Road blocks are in place on campus and in the community and the debate set for the candidates has already been constructed. He said the university has spent roughly $5.5 million getting ready for the debate.
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CEDAR FALLS — West Gym has a long and rich history when it comes to the University of Northern Iowa wrestling program.
On Jan. 12, four Iowa high school teams are hoping to add to that legacy.
North Iowa Cedar League rivals Denver-Tripoli, Dike-New Hartford and Wapsie Valley will be joined by Class 2A's top-ranked New Hampton on Jan. 12 at West Gym for a quadrangular between teams with rich and storied histories when it comes to wrestling.
The meet is being called "The Best In The West" and is slated to begin at 6 p.m.
It is sure to be a meet that will be talked about for years to come and will add another chapter to an already lengthy history book for West Gym.
"It's Denver's year to host the annual meet and we figured with four outstanding teams, our gym wouldn't be big enough to hold it. So we started to think outside the box," Denver-Tripoli head coach Chris Krueger said. "We've always wanted to wrestle at West Gym, so our school got the ball rolling on this thing. We have three of the top teams in the North Cedar League in Denver-Tripoli, Wapsie Valley and Dike-New Hartford and New Hampton has one of the best teams we've seen in the state the last three or four years. To wrestle in West Gym is going to be exciting for all four teams. You have four quality coaches. The Wapsie Valley coach (Donny Adams) was the district coach of the year last year. The Dike-New Hartford coach (Tony Norton) was the conference coach of the year last year. I was the Bob Siddens Award winner a couple years ago. And the New Hampton coach (Nick Hemann) has one of the best teams in the state and they are ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. To be able to put these four teams together and wrestle in West Gym … what better way to promote the sport than this?"
"I think it's going to be a great environment for it," Norton said. "We're wrestling two of the top teams in our conference and the No. 1 team in 2A. It should be a fun night. There is a lot of history in that building and there should be a good crowd."
"The Best in the West" will feature four teams ranked in the top 10 in their respective classes. Wapsie Valley is ranked eighth in Class 1A, while Dike-New Hartford in 10th. New Hampton is the top team in Class 2A, while Denver-Tripoli is ninth.
The meet also will feature 19 wrestlers currently ranked in the top 10 at their respective weight classes. New Hampton, which is loaded from top to bottom, features eight ranked wrestlers — Dylan Robinson (No. 1 at 106), Michael Millage (second at 126), Noah Fye (sixth at 132), Keaton Geerts (No. 1 at 138), Keegan Tenge (fifth at 145), Ryan Gorman (fourth at 160), Areon Day (eighth at 195) and Noah Hopp (eighth at 220).
Denver-Tripoli has six ranked wrestlers — Gabe Lewis (seventh at 113), Blake Steege (eighth at 120), Riley Wright (third at 120), Caleb Wilson (seventh at 138), Cael Krueger (eighth at 152) and Brock Farley (seventh at 285).
Wapsie Valley has three ranked wrestlers — Donny Schmidt (second at 126), Kaleb Krall (fourth at 138) and Colin Schrader (seventh at 152).
Dike-New Hartford has a pair of ranked wrestlers in Jacob Ragsdale (second at 106) and Trent Johnson (second at 152).
"We are pretty fortunate to have this opportunity. It's exciting to be in their company," Norton said. "We are working hard and I'm sure the other teams are working hard, too."
Aside from the history being made in the West Gym, it is also a tremendous opportunity for the wrestlers to compete in an NCAA Division I gym and environment. For many, it will be their only chance to experience that.
"They will be fired-up to be there and ready to go," Norton said. "When all is said and done, you treat everyone with respect and you just go out and wrestle."
"We have Creative Impact sponsoring the event. We're trying to make this a huge event that will help out wrestling," Krueger said. "Any way you look at it, this is going to be great for wrestling."


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2017 IWLA Canada Golf Tournament
Friday, June 9, 2017
Tee Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern
Toronto Board of Trade Country Club
20 Lloyd Street
Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 2B9
Program Overview
IWLA members, supplier partners and friends gather each year for a shotgun-start, best-ball tournament. For 2017, the tournament is at the Toronto Board of Trade Country Club.
Sponsorships are available. Prizes will be awarded for longest drive and closest to the pin.
Tournament fees include greens fees, a cart, and a steak lunch. Here's more about the course:
The Country Club is set in the beautiful, rolling hills of the Humber River Valley. It boasts three golf courses totaling 45 holes. Two 18-hole championship courses were created by the distinguished designer Howard Watson and were recently fine-tuned by renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills. The tree-lined fairways of the West Course follow the winding banks of the Humber River. The East Course undulates along the valley's edge, offering spectacular views of the surrounding hills and Metro Toronto to the south.
Program Agenda
8 a.m. – Welcome & Practice
8:30 a.m. - Shotgun Start
1 p.m. – Networking Lunch & Awards
Program Registration
All Players: CAN$225
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19/06/2014 at 22:03
Seeing Noodle's post on WW's BA made me want to post this. Apologies if it's repetition...
19/06/2014 at 23:58
Thanks for sharing x
20/06/2014 at 07:31
Interesting reading.
20/06/2014 at 08:10
Thanks for sharing counter, an interesting read! I don't think it sums up the psychological/emotional side of it completely or the way I saw it but very interesting.
20/06/2014 at 08:37
I'm with you noodle, I read it last week and didn't like it.
20/06/2014 at 09:20
I like it because it's the first thing I have read in that vein that might mean people (like my midwife the day after birth) don't automatically trot out the same sentiment. I know they mean well and understand why they say it, but...
20/06/2014 at 09:38
Oh I agree counter it's a line people say and I know they mean well and feel like they make you feel better (also like everything pregnancy/baby wise people feel the need to say something). It sounds a bit 'hippy' to me, I can't find the words to describe it lol!
20/06/2014 at 09:44
That's what I think too noodle, very hippy dippy like, let's all have a group hug, when no one can ever really know what the individual has gone through. Yes ultimately baby here safely is the main thing but instead of saying that, for me as an individual people should have said to me about the gross errors in my care and absolute incompetence which led to a horrific birth. It's all a bit to 'spread the love' for me.
20/06/2014 at 09:58
I think you can tell we are both medical TRF lol!
20/06/2014 at 10:09
Thanks for sharing this Counter, I read it with interest. I was really unhappy with my birth experience (not due to any lack of care on the part of the medical staff looking after me, I should add and also nowhere near as bad as some people unfortunately experience) and I was deeply upset for a long time afterwards. I'm not sure that this article totally covered what I expected from the title - it seemed to be more along the lines of how disappointed a mum can be if she didn't get the birth she wanted? Obviously I wouldn't have chosen failed ventouse/forceps/huge PPH etc but it wasn't that I didn't get my water birth that upset me - it was the sheer terror of how quickly things unfolded and how ill I was that traumatise me.
I got a lot of "aw, poor you, still...he was worth it, he's safe" etc and it really got to me. Especially my MIL who basically told me to pull it together when I sobbed in front of her. Weirdly, the people that I found tried harder to understand it from my POV were my friends who don't have children - they were concerned for my welfare and not just S's. I think because they looked at it differently. They saw a healthy baby, yes but they also saw me: scared, unable to talk about it without crying and still suffering the emotional and physical effects 9 months later. Whereas people with children just kind of wanted me to get on with it, like I was being selfish for being upset. It really surprised me! I don't know if anyone else found that.
Sorry - that kind of veered off topic! Actually feel a bit better for writing it down!
20/06/2014 at 13:25
I agree popcorn, I found people without babies were more understanding. I've been told by some people I was lucky not too labour or 'give birth' and they wonder why I now dislike them! It's very hard to deacribe how I felt but I certainly felt a failure and no one seemed to understand because my baby was healthy. Get it all off your chest here, we all understand! Sorry counter, now I'm hijacking lol
20/06/2014 at 13:51
I'd a category 1 section under general anaesthetic, he had been bradycardia and in distress for 40 mins at least which was ignored, it was picked up eventually and then they broke my waters and his heartbeat stopped and I was intubated and he was born seconds later. What angers me about the whole thing, isn't the fact I had a section, its the fact that the staff were incompetent, and a few days later when I asked why I'd had a section, people looked at me as if to say 'now now, what are you asking silly things like that for' , when I questioned things the drs were fantastic and immediately said there was grave concerns due to level of care, whereas the mws just kept saying everyone is ok, you are both well, then at the official complaints the deputy chief mw kept saying 'I don't believe my girls would do that' Wrt to thinfs thAt happened and things they missed, i mean wtf!!!
Re the birth experience, I'm not gutted I had a section, I'm gutted that staff error meant that my child was born alone, with my husband sat in a relatives room and me unconscious so L was surrounded by no one he knew, if there hadn't been incompetence which led to retraining and the birth went the same way and I still needed crash section then I think there'd have been more acceptance from h and I rather than the way it went.
Mil couldn't understand why we complained, she just kept saying we were all ok and why dredge everything up again but we needed people to be answerable for their errors. O also I remember the mw coming to the house (she was horrible) and said 'o you had a section then, what's the reason failure to progress?' H said no huge mistakes from your colleagues, and she just sat there
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Aside from the easy signings of their veteran free agents (Mike Lowell and Curt Schilling), this has been a quiet winter for the boys from Yawkey Way. Actually that's not true, they did manage to scrape together $600,000 and resign backup catcher Doug Mirabelli.
Not to get all Dennis Miller on you, but can I go off on a rant for a second: I understand the reasons behind Red Sox signing Dougie Parmesan: it's a fairly cheap salary and he provides insurance in case the real backup catcher they sign can't seem to handle Tim Wakefield's knuckle ball. I get this. But you mean to tell me that there is no one out there that is better than Mirabelli? Really?
Two years ago, he was coming off an atrocious season and last year he was all but washed up with a .202/.278/.360 and five homers and 16 RBIs. Just about anyone would be able to reach those numbers and most catchers should be able to pass these numbers. Wait. I forgot. There's only one person on the planet that can catch Tim Wakefield's knuckler and that's Mirabelli. Doug Mirabelli didn't come to Boston knowing how to catch a knuckle ball, through hard work and practice he became proficient at it. The same can happen for either a young catcher in the organization or one from outside Boston.
In the long run, a team's backup catcher is small potatoes; but it can hurt the Sox one way: more playing time for Varitek. I'm not saying that Varitek stinks, he doesn't, but he's going to turn 36 this season (same as Mirabelli) and catcher magically lose their effectiveness after age 35. Having a young or at least capable backstop behind Varitek could allow him to catch a few more games in the upcoming season and keep him fresh for October.
Put it this way, you're Terry Francona, you'd love to give Varitek a night off but the only option you have is Doug Mirabelli and his Mendoza-line average. Do you risk losing more offense or do you roll the dice and hope that Varitek doesn't get hurt and doesn't wear down. I think you choose the latter and cross your fingers. That's a crappy way to manage.
Rant over.
Since there isn't a lot of Red Sox moves to analyze, lets take a peek at some moves that recently happened around the majors and some potential moves (mostly happening with the Orioles).
The St. Louis Cardinals trade 3B Scott Rolen to the Toronto Blue Jays for 3B Troy Glaus. This is one of those straight up, you take my headache and I'll take you headache that sometimes work out well for both teams. This is the second city that Rolen has shot his way out of—though to be honest any enemy of Tony LaRusa is a friend of mine—and he's starting to get a reputation. He also has a bum shoulder and $36 million left on his contract. He should hit ok in the Blue Jays lineup where he'll be expected to be just a contributor and not a main cog and should shore up their infield defense.
Glaus is a little younger, has less cash and years in his contract and has a lot more power. His problem is that he may be on the drugs. The performance enhancing drugs. That's not good for business, though the Cards fans took to Mark McGwire rather famously. You know who won't take to Glaus? Cardinals pitching. In the words of "Major League" manager Lou Brown, Glaus is going to be doing that Dorn "Ole bullshit". Only Tony LaRusa won't make him do pushups—maybe he'll make him do a shot for every ball that goes by him. He still has the power though and that should be a lot more helpful behind Albert Pujols than anything Rolen was going to contribute.
And if you're a fan of the disabled list, both of these guys will probably make an appearance at one point or another this season.
What does this mean for the Red Sox? It gets a notorious Sox killer (Glaus) out of the division and into the heartland of America. And it gets a guy who has seen his power sapped over the last few years into a Toronto uniform. While Rolen may steal a hit or two from the Sox during the season, I'm not sure if that adds up to winning a game with a bomb in the eighth or ninth which is what Glaus is wont to do occasionally. My take: win for the Sox.
The Oakland Athletics trade OF Mark Kotsay to the Atlanta Braves for Ps Joey Devine and Jamie Richmond. According to Rotoworld.com, Devine is a potential closer who has a lot of giddyap on his fastball while Richmond could project to be a fifth starter some day. Both prospects were ranked in the top 20 of Atlanta's system. Before John Schurholtz left the Braves, there was barely a chance that he'd get snookered out of two worthwhile prospects, but Frank Wren is running the ship now and he doesn't have the same benefit of the doubt. Especially when Oakland GM Billy Beane is on the other end of the trade table.
With Devine in tow, this probably means that closer Huston Street's days in the home of Digital Underground (that's Oaktown to those who don't know) could be numbered. And if they're going to get rid of Street and they've already said good bye to Kotsay, Dan Harren and Nick Swisher; Joe Blanton, Eric Chavez and Bobby Crosby probably won't be sticking around too long either. So, it's rebuilding time by the Bay with an eye towards their new park which opens in a few years.
As far as Mark Kotsay? He was hurt last year and when he did play (56 games) he was terrible (.214/.279/.296). You have to think that the Braves feel that he has made a full recovery will go back to the years when he was batting between .275 and .315 and slugging at a .459 clip, while playing a decent center field.
What does this mean for the Sox? Aside from getting another team to bludgeon, the Sox lost a potential trading partner in Atlanta. The Braves were supposed to be hot and heavy for Coco Crisp. Looks like they don't need him any more. And that means the list of of teams that reportedly wanted Crisp (White Sox, Rangers, Twins and Braves) has now been halved (Swisher was sent to the ChiSox, though Kenny Williams does have the flexibility of putting Swisher in left and Coco in center).
See anyone you like on Baltimore? Make them an offer. If the newspapers and the Internet are to be believed (and when have they steered us wrong?) the Orioles are very close to sending their only good pitcher (Erik Bedard) to the Seattle Mariners for a boatload of prospects including center fielder of the future Adam Jones, right hander Chris Tillman or Jeff Clement, shortstop Carlos Triunfel and reliever George Sherrill. The best Mariners blog USS Mariner is dead set against this deal because they feel that Triunfel and Jones are going to be major stars. And they would absolutely kill themselves if Clement was somehow involved in this deal too (this is supposedly the Mariner's sticking point).
They feel that because Bedard is going to be owed so much money in the future (he's a free agent after the 2009 season) and that the players are so good, the M's will be setting themselves back a few years if they make this trade.
Another Mitchell boy, second baseman Brian Roberts is also rumored to be on the move. He's supposedly going to the North Side of Chicago for Ronny Cedeno, Sean Gallagher and Sean Marshall. Marshall and Gallagher are both pitchers, while Cedeno is a shortstop. These guys aren't on the caliber of ball players as the Mariners are giving up, but they are all solid prospects who have the potential to become contributing major leaguers. And that's something that the Orioles don't have too much of.
What does this mean for the Sox? In the short run, both of these trades are great for the Sox as it gets rid of a terrific pitcher and one of the best hitters on a division rival. And since new GM Andy McPhail is going in a complete rebuilding mode (Miguel Tejada was traded to the Astros last month), that adds a couple of more wins to the Sox tally. However, these guys are going to get their seasoning and will eventually turn pretty good. So if you combine a now stocked minor league with the riches of Peter Angelos, they could be a bit of problem in the future.
Minnesota is going to trade Johan Santana to the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees or New York Mets. Seriously. They're gonna. I swear. When I heard about this deal way back in December, I was pumped. A legit ace being traded to either the Sox or the Yanks, big drama in the offseason. It has turned out to be the biggest cock tease of the last 20 years. I almost wish that he stays in Minnesota.
One day the Yankees say they're in the Santana derby, the next day they say that they're out. Minnesota is crying because no team is going to give them the prospects that they want for the best left hander of the past five years, still in his prime. And that reason is simple, the guy wants $20 million a year for the next seven years. Even the Yankees aren't that crazy.
Meanwhile, the Sox are sitting back telling Minnesota; "You have our two best offers, pick one or don't we could care less." Boston is sitting pretty with their rotation and team in general for this season and while they would love to get Johan, they don't need him. Plus, if recent history is any indicator Minnesota is going to end up giving him to Boston anyway just like they did with David Ortiz, Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss.
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The New York Mets do. With the biggest late-season collapse still fresh in the memories of the players and the fans, the Mets have to do something to get that terrible taste out of their collective mouths. Getting Johan Santana would be the perfect after dinner mint. He could slide into another lefthander's place in the rotation (Tom Glavine) and the Mets would be much better for it. Plus, with their new park opening in 2009, the Mets would like a centerpiece pitcher. John Maine ain't that guy.
Right now, the only thing that's holding this transaction up is that the Twins want this to be a five-for-one deal, while the Mets are holding out for a four-for-one trade. The Twins will only agree to a four-for-one swap if the Mets throw in Jose Reyes. That's not going to happen.
Either way, Minnesota is going to get all of the Mets good young players (it really doesn't matter who) and New York is going to have to pray that Santana's elbow is ok. The last time the Mets and Twins made a deal like this, Minnesota sent LHP Frank Viola home to Flushing for a package that included Rick Aguilera, Kevin Tapani, David West and one more. The first two did pretty well in the Twin Cities, while Viola did ok in New York and Boston (two of his three years as a Sox were highly underrated) before bouncing around to Cincinnati and Toronto. If the Twins could recoup that kind of package, they'd be happy. BTW, the year after they traded Viola, they won the World Series.
What does this mean for the Sox? If the Mets get Santana, it's a win-win-win for the Sox. Win #1, he's not going to the Yankees. Win #2, the Mets getting Santana could tweak new Lil' Boss Hank Steinbrenner and force him into a panic move. Win #3, the Sox keep the money earmarked for Santana and their prospects and hope that a few turn out ok.
Less than one month until pitchers, catchers and Doug Mirabelli report to Fort Myers. Thank God.
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One of my clients (I'll call him Mark) was the CEO of a company that manufactured dental instruments, wonderful tools of exceptional quality and precision to perform root canal procedures. Mark's prior experience had been as a top salesman for another dental instrument company. Now, as CEO, Mark was preparing to take his new company public. I was coaching him through a rehearsal of his IPO road show by role-playing, as I usually do, a high-powered fund manager at Fidelity.


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I can usually only tolerate the harder regions of dance over 140 bpm-land in small doses – after too much and I start feeling like I'm going insane. This is why I didn't hold much hope for enjoying Australian "psycore" producer Satori when my Traktor discovered that his tracks had speeds up to a blistering 167 bpm (beats per minute).
Boy was I proven wrong. Satori is a newer name to the scene (is there a "psycore" scene?), but he is certainly trying to establish himself quickly. His latest EP, A Sharp Kick to the Third Eye, is pretty much what the title suggests: a sonic trip through runaway bassbeats and incredible use of spacial techniques. Upon first listen, the track that impressed me the most was Voices In The Dark. I wasn't too sure what to think about it at first… until 2:13, when those 8 bit synths dropped in a Baroque piano-style dance that was mindblowing. The rest of the track continues to showcase his ability to play with the sound to an extraordinary level. I'm sold on Satori. Let me know if you're sold too.


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Greetings: God bless you this Lord's Day!
We can pray and read the Bible alone, but there's something about
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and exalt God. (Vantage Point Devotional)
Let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3
God knew that we would need each other that's why He created the
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Recent climate modeling has shown that reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would give the Earth a wetter climate in the short term. New research from Carnegie Global Ecology scientists Long Cao and Ken Caldeira offers a novel explanation for why climates are wetter when atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations are decreasing. Their findings, published online today by Geophysical Research Letters, show that cutting carbon dioxide concentrations could help prevent droughts caused by global warming.
Cao and Caldeira's new work shows that this precipitation increase is due to the heat-trapping property of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide traps heat in the middle of the atmosphere. This warm air higher in the atmosphere tends to prevent the rising air motions that create thunderstorms and rainfall.
As a result, an increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide tends to suppress precipitation. Similarly, a decrease in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide tends to increase precipitation.
The results of this study show that cutting the concentration of precipitation-suppressing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would increase global precipitation. This is important because scientists are concerned that unchecked global warming could cause already dry areas to get drier. (Global warming may also cause wet areas to get wetter.) Cao and Caldeira's findings indicate that reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide could prevent droughts caused by climate change.
"This study shows that the climate is going to be drier on the way up and wetter on the way down," Caldeira said, adding:"Proposals to cool the earth using geo-engineering tools to reflect sunlight back to space would not cause a similar pulse of wetness." ...
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Helm 2 Reaches Alpha 1
This release marks the first in the Helm 2 line. It is an unstable Alpha-quality release that supports the core functionality for the Helm 2 platform.
Helm 2 has two major components:
- The Helm client, whose responsibility is to provide tooling for working with charts and uploading them to the server.
- The Tiller server, whose responsibility is to manage releases into the Kubernetes cluster.
Additionally, Helm can fetch charts from remote repositories. A Helm 2 chart repository is simply an HTTP server capable of serving YAML and TGZ files.
As a developer preview, the Alpha 1 release does not have a binary build of its components. The quickest route to get started is to fetch the source, and then run
make bootstrap build. To start using Helm, use
helm init.
Stay in touch
To keep up with news on Helm, join the #Helm channel on the Kubernetes Slack channel, or join our weekly developer call every Thursday at 9:30-10:00 Pacific.
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Santa Rosa
Junior College swimmer
David Hernandez has been named the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year by the
National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators.
The prestigious award, in its 17th year, is given
to the male and female student athlete who best demonstrates outstanding
accomplishment and leadership in academics, athletics and citizenship.
Hernandez, a sophomore kinesiology major who had a 4.0 GPA,
was the captain of the Bear Cubs swim team which finished second in the state
this past season. He was a first-team All-American in the 100- and 200-yard
butterfly, the 200 medley and the 200 free and 400 medley relays. He ranks
second on SRJC's career list in the 100 butterfly and ninth in the 50 free.
Despite his accomplishments, Hernandez, who was told by SRJC
swim coach Jill McCormick that he would be SRJC's nominee for the award, said
he was stunned to receive the honor.
"When Jill told me I was like, 'OK, go ahead,'" Hernandez
said. "But I had no idea I would actually be even close to winning it."
Hernandez will be honored during the NATYCAA's convention in
Orlando, Fla.,
which will be held June 15-18.
Hernandez, who attended Pleasant Valley High in Chico, will continue swimming at the University of Pacific
in the fall. He was a Doyle Scholarship recipient, earned a Commitment to
Excellence award in each of his four semesters at SRJC and was recognized by
the Santa Rosa East Rotary Club as its 2009 Outstanding Student award winner.
Hernandez said he managed to get about a 3.6 GPA in high
school, grades he earned without putting in too much effort. At SRJC, he said
he learned about the value of hard work – in the pool and in the classroom.
"I think I realized if I wanted to do something with my life
I was going to have to work hard," Hernandez said. "I wouldn't say I was the
smartest person at the JC, but I have worked really hard."


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Chapter 6
Author's note: Alla Mode is based off of Emma Mode, from The Incredibles, Property of Pixar, used without permission, Non commercial purposes only, please don't sue.
"So, where's your luggage?" asked Janet, keeping her eyes on the road as she drove Max's beloved VW Bug.
"It was left on the ship," said River, speaking all too honestly.
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" said Janet. "I'm always forgetting things too... don't worry, we'll get you outfitted. I know just where to start."
Janet parked the VW Bug in front of a large building, at the far corner of the campus. "I need to warn you, Miss Mode can seem a little strange."
"It's the ones who aren't strange that are strange to me," said River.
"Um, ok, good point," said Janet. "Are you like, into Zen or something?"
"Well, she can be very abrupt," said Janet. "But don't let her scare you. She's a really softie at heart, she just doesn't want people to know that."
Janet led River from the car, toward the building's main entrance.
"Who's there? Who, who, who?" snapped a woman's voice over the intercom.
"It's me, Janet... I have a new student here."
"Joan Steed? She's too early." said the woman's voice. "Still, I suppose that's better than too late. Come in, come in."
The door slid open. Smiling encouragingly, Janet led River into the building. Janet failed to notice the black Hummer which pulled up, just as the doors closed shut.
"Well, what do we do now?" asked Zoe.
"River obviously got them thinkin' she belongs here," said Mal. "Don't ask me how."
"What happens when they realize River isn't who they think she is?" asked Simon. Concern for his sister was clear in his voice, even though River had proved herself the most physically dangerous of the entire Serenity crew.
"We need to split up," Mal decided. "Buildin's big 'nuff they might come out 'nother door. Simon, you stay here. Zoe, check 'round that way, I'll go the other. Inara, you stay with the car case we need to be headin' out fast."
"Come in, come in." Alla Mode turned out to be a short, dumpy woman with long black hair. She had on a pair of rectangular glasses which made her large eyes look even bigger. She took River and Janet inside
to a large workroom.
River looked down at her, curiously.
"Now, just stand there," Alla ordered. She pulled out a short step ladder and a cloth measuring tape and began measuring the new girl, using the step stool to reach.
A few minutes later, Alla stepped back and walked over to a computer terminal. From memory, she typed in the measurements she had just taken.
"How long will it take?" asked Janet.
"Well, we can't have her walking around in THAT," sniffed Alla. "She looks like she's been riding around in a cow train."
A panel in the wall slid down, revealing a complex set of automated equipment. As River watched, the machines leapt into action. Cloth was hastily cut apart and then moved to be sewn together.
"I should have a walking around outfit for her in ten minutes," said Alla. "I'll have her full set ready by tonight."
"Tonight?" said River, impressed. As the daughter of a wealthy family, her clothing had often taken weeks of tailoring and fitting sessions to be made. Even longer out on the fringe where they were laboriously made by hand, often representing months of hard word.
"One cannot rush genius," Alla sniffed, misinterpreting River's statement. "One must assure the proper fit, even when the wearer is carrying firearms... find ways to camouflage bullet proof vests... to allow the wearer to move freely while remaining fully clothed... ."
"While we're here...," Janet said, in a wheedling voice.
"No knits!" snapped Alla. She started into a tirade about the snagability of the fabric which River could barely follow. Janet, from long experience, just nodded along in resignation.
River shrugged and pulled off her dress. Alla was so caught up in that she did not notice. Janet looked a little startled but said nothing. By the time Alla had finished her diatribe, River was fully dressed and had even hung her old dress up on the hanger.
"Come on, Joan," Janet said. "While we're waiting for the outfit, we can pick out some accessories.
Janet led River into a large room. Metal racks stretched from side to side, carrying a wide variety of weapons and ammunition.
"Do you seen anything you like?"
River stepped forward, pressing her fingers lightly against one rack as she stared at the weapons in it, unknowingly processing information from residual psychic imprints from the various items.
"A Thunder .50 BMG; never officially put into production to avoid the ammunition being regulated under stricter handgun laws, modified from single-shot breech-loading to hand-rotated revolving five-shell cylinder...," said River, dreamily.
"That's right," said Janet. "The recoil might be..."
Picking up another, "10.9 millimeter operated mechanism to use more powerful cartridges," She slid the magazine out of the grip, weighing it in one hand before sliding it back in. "Eight rounds, .44 caliber."
"That's right." said Janet. "You really know your Desert Eagle..."
"Not really," said River setting the pistol down, going over to another case, her eyes wide. "Melee weapons!" she said, like a little child might say 'Free candy!'. The case offered a wide range of collapsible batons, knives, and other hand-held, non-chemical weapons.
"Double-edged combat knife, synthetic diamond edge front, 340 grams, 20.5 centimeter long, weighted handle," she recited, picking up the knife, and for a moment the bladed weapon seemed to blur and dance, spinning about her hand and between her fingers so fast the knife seemed to move under its own volition. "I think it's a half gram heavy on the back end," she noted calmly, as if commenting on the weather.
River took a sheath for the knife, meant to fasten onto a forearm, and strapped it on her left so it could be hidden in a sleeve and still easily drawn with her right hand.
"Ok..." said Janet. "Is there anything else you want?"
"Yes." said River. "...I'll take a .44 magnum AutoMag with eight-round single-column box magazine and adjustable sights... two Desert Eagles, and a pair of .22 caliber Whitney Wolverines," she said, pointing with her right hand while she continued to stare at the knife which now rested against her arm. Despite the fact she was staring intently at her new knife, her finger pointed with unerring accuracy.
"Wow," the other girl breathed, "you sure do know your handguns. Twenty-twos? That's an awfully small cartridge. You sure about them?"
"It is not the quantity of the size, but the quality of the shot, which counts."
"Wow. Again. You sure are into Zen, aren't you."
A few minutes later, River was staring at her reflection in a mirror. A long-sleeved white blouse clung tight to her body, made of smart-fibers that would instantly harden if hit with enough kinetic energy. Over the blouse she wore an open vest, made of the DEBS plaid pattern. The skirt she was wearing reached down to her knees. Instead of the Mary Janes that Janet had suggested, River had found a pair of black boots which reminded her of Kaylie.
"What do you think?" asked Janet.
"I think thoughts," said River. "Just not always mine."
"I mean, what do you think of the outfit," Janet said, already growing used to the girl's soft-spoken ramblings.
"Oh," said River. "It's not as nice as Kylie's. She has this frilly pink dress."
"Well, we'll see about getting you a pink dress too," promised Janet.
Mal stretched. The building had four entrances, but Mal had found a spot that let him keep two of them in sight, while offering some concealment. Simon was still at the entrance River had gone in, and Zoe was watching the remaining door. "No sign of River or trouble," said Mal, into his comlink.
"All clear here, Cap," said Zoe.
"All clear...," said Simon. "Wait, door's opening."
Simon put down the comlink, as the door opened. He saw River step out and, surprised, stepped forward. After so long on the run, he had not seen River in new, clean clothing in a long while.
"Simon!" said River, smiling.
"Joan? Who is this?" asked Janet.
"This is my brother, Simon," said River. "Simon, this is Janet."
"Pleased to meet you," he said, trying to figure out what to say.
"Are you here to help Joan move in?"
"Yes," said Simon, grasping the lifeline. "Yes, that's why I'm here. So, Ri... Joan, did you tell Janet what happened to your luggage yet?"
"It's in boxes," said River. "I slept in a box and when I woke up I was in the ship and..."
"That's fine," said Simon, quickly, before River said too much. "I...I can see if we can get your luggage back."
"You're a really good brother," said Janet. "Would you like to see where your sister will be staying?"
"Yes," said Simon.
* * *
"Mal, I see them..." said Inara. She slumped down in the seat, trying to stay hidden while keeping them in view. "River, that girl, and Simon is with them."
"Understood," said Mal. "Get ready to go, Zoe and I headin' back. There trouble?"
"Not yet," said Inara.
* * *
Simon climbed into the back of the VW Bug, letting River and Janet take the front. Janet chattered on happily about some of the amenities the school offered. Simon and River just listened, Simon glancing back
occasionally to see the black Hummer, with Inara at the wheel.
Janet suddenly stomped hard on the gas, causing the VW to respond with a surprising roar of power.
"What's wrong?" asked Simon.
"I think we're being followed," said Janet.
Simon activated his com-link, putting it in transmit mode. "Are you sure it's not just someone going the same direction we are?" he asked. "I mean, it's only suspicious if they try to keep up," he emphasized
'suspicious' slightly, hoping Inara and the rest would get the message. Apparently they did, the black hummer kept going at its original speed and turned at the next intersection.
Janet relaxed. "Sorry about that."
"Why are you so worried about being followed?" asked Simon.
"Oh, it's because we're...," Janet started to say, then stopped as she remembered that the part about DEBS training them to be spies was supposed to be secret. "I'm, ah, all a little keyed up. We had a roommate who had a kind of stalker boyfriend for a bit."
"Oh, ok," said Simon. "What happened to your roommate?"
"Oh, she left to attend art school in Barcelona," said Janet.
"Is that where she's scr...," River started to ask, only to be interrupted by Simon.
"How far is it to your house?" Simon hastily interjected, wanting to make sure River did not say anything to made Janet suspicious of his sister's psychic abilities.
"Just a couple of blocks," said Janet.
"Will it just be you and my sister there?"
"No... we'll have two other roommates, Max and Dominique. Max is sleeping, and Dominique is on duty right now, guarding a... thing," said Janet. "We've been assigned a special group project, so we're doing shifts guarding something," said Janet. Miss Petrie did not want to let anyone else know about the mysterious artifact, so the girls were taking turns, manning - or rather, womaning - the security observation post till the artifact was picked up.
"Well, maybe Joan can pitch in and help with that," said Simon. If the thing proved to be the item they wanted, this was a perfect opportunity.
"I don't know, you'll have to check with Max," said Janet. "She's the head of our little group, she's the one in charge of our project."
* * *
"Well, where do we go now?" asked Inara, after they had turned off the main street. They could still hear and track Simon by the comm-link, but it would be risky to allow themselves being seen again.
"They gotta stop some time," said Mal. "We decide what to do then."
"That's what I love about you, captain," said Zoe. "The way you're always planning ahead."


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On March 28, 2003, MWM visited Picatinny Arsenal in north-central New Jersey in Morris County and held a workshop to kick off a new partnership between MWM and the Department of Defense.
Program Director of MWM Prof. R.P.H. Chang introduced the philosophy, module template, and other background information on the MWM Program to the 30+ participants.
Workshop attendees included scientists, engineers, and educators from Picatinny Arsenal, Jefferson Township Schools, and County College of Morris. The hope is that these participants will work together to develop partnerships with New Jersey-area schools and colleges to help integrate the MWM program into their school curricula.
Matthew Hsu and Jennifer Cocson from Northwestern University and science teacher and module author Kate Heroux from Lake Forest High School (Lake Forest, IL) conducted the Sports Materials Module with the participants. This allowed the participants to gain hands-on experience with the module and learn about the unique approach of the program.
Several important government officials spoke at the workshop, emphasizing their strong support of MWM and how its implementation into New Jersey schools and elsewhere will benefit not only budding scientists and engineers, but, indeed, the future of our country. The speakers included Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology Michael Wynne; Director for Defense Research and Engineering Dr. Ronald Sega; Deputy Director for Defense Research and Engineering Dr. John H. Hopps, Jr.; New Jersey Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen; and TACOM-ARDEC Technical Director Michael Devine. Dr. Lannon provided the opening remarks and introductions during the workshop.
The event was coordinated by Raymond Pawlicki, head of the Defense Ordnance Technology Center.


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ICF Colorado is proud to offer these groups to support your development as a professional coach. Each of these is a series of virtual or in-person meetings over the course of 2018. When you sign up for a group, you'll want to attend as many meetings over the course of the year as you can.
Cost: If you've paid your ICF-CO Activity Fee, there's no charge! Otherwise, you're welcome to join as many groups as you like for $99 for the 2018 year.
If you sign up for more than one group and are not an ICF-CO member, you will be prompted to pay the $99 fee on each group registration page. Please note that you will only need to pay that fee one time, regardless of how many groups you are signing up for. If you are registering for more than one group, please contact Kelly Johnson for a fee waiver for subsequent education group registrations.
Each group has a limit on size and is designed as a continuing group of people for the year. So grab your spot quickly!
Dates:January 27, 2018 in Boulder, CO & February 10, 2018 in Centennial, CO
Times: TBA
Facilitator: Jacquie Fedo
Jacquie Fedo will be leading a Best Year Yet© Plan Development and Accountability SIG. Best Year Yet© is a proven success process of creative self inquiry, reflection and planning. If you shy away from strategic planning, this process is truly simple and you can do this. If you're experienced in business planning and notice that your plans mainly focus on business results, this process brings YOU back into the strategic plan as the main recipient incorporating the whole you, your family, personal health and wellness goals. This education group will require several investments:
Jacquie Fedo is a Certified BYY© Facilitator. She is offering this SIG as a volunteer effort and will not be receiving any payments for her facilitation. She is a certified coach through Coach Training Alliance, currently serves as the President-Elect for ICF Colorado, and has had her own Business and Leadership business since 2012, called Coaching410. Jacquie has over 21 years of experience inspiring individuals, leaders, teams and executive boards in maximizing their potential and exceeding theirs goals. Jacquie knows how to ignite that spark that intrinsically calls each of us to a higher purpose. Having concrete steps that move you easily into your greater power and confidence is exactly what she does. Be prepared to be bold and lean into your growth edge while capturing greater joy, peace and abundance. Too good to be true? All of this is already within you. Jacquie will show you how to unlock and capture what you desire most.
Facilitated by:
Jacquie Fedo
2018 Dates: 4th Friday of each month
Time: 1:00 to 2:00pm MT
Location: Virtual Meetings via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided by facilitator.)
This SIG focuses roughly half of its time on the eleven ICF Core Competencies and half on encouraging members in taking next steps to achieve the next higher level ICF credential. It helps coaches increase their skill level and become more effective coaches.
• Learn the requirements and skills needed at the ACC level, the PCC level and the MCC level.
• Be part of a supportive network that encourages members toward the next higher credential level.
Meeting Logistics:
Monthly video conference meetings
Day and time being determined
Minimum 6, maximum 15
Continuing Education CCEs offered
ICF-CO Members: No fee to participate in this Education Group
ICF-CO Non-Members: $99 fee to participate in this Education Group
About Walt Hastings:
Walt Hastings, MCC has been coaching for 17 years; is an instructor and mentor coach for two coaching schools; has been a Board member for ICF Colorado Chapter for 4 years; is currently the Director of Credentialing for the ICF Colorado Chapter; is a Board member and Director of Credentialing for CCNI (Christian Coaches Network Int.); holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from a theological seminary.
2018 Dates:
4th Wednesday of each month (January - October 2018)
Time: Noon - 1:00pm MT
Location: Virtual Meetings via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided by facilitator.)
During our round table wisdom pool for new and seasoned coaches, we will discuss and practice tools for effective communication. We'll address ways to enhance relatedness with your client and how to better support your clients with their relationship issues.
We will also solicit your ideas for topics of interest or concern.
ICF-CO Members: No fee to participate in this Education Group
ICF-CO Non-Members: $99 fee to participate in this Education Group
About Jim & Ruth Sharon:
Dr. Jim Sharon is a licensed psychologist and certified life coach; Ruth Sharon, MS, is a licensed professional counselor and certified wellness coach, in private practice together as Energy for Life. For over four decades, Jim and Ruth have served thousands as counselors, coaches, seminar and conference speakers, and as couples retreat leaders. Since 2011, Jim and Ruth have worked together as couples coaches, and were voted "Best Relationship Coaches" in Colorado, 2015 and 2016. They are also authors of several books, including Secrets of a Soulful Marriage, SkyLight Paths, 2014.
Facilitated by:
Jim Sharon
Facilitated by:
Ruth Sharon
Time: 10:30am - Noon MT
This Education Group is currently at maximum capacity.
Interested in being placed on the Waiting List for this group?
Please contact the facilitator:
Sheryl Zausen
ICF Colorado's Executive Coaches are gathering monthly to offer an exclusive community and collaboration while presenting opportunities for new knowledge, challenging experiences, and cross-networking. Let's take 2018 to a whole new level!
We'll discuss professional goals, marketing niches, coaching techniques, frameworks and tools, best business practices, and more.
Meeting Logistics:
Virtual Meetings via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided by facilitator.)
Continuing Education CCEs offered
ICF-CO Members: No fee to participate in this Education Group
ICF-CO Non-Members: $99 fee to participate in this Education Group
About Sheryl Zausen -
Sheryl Zausen is a Mastermind Facilitator and Life Coach trained through The Martha Beck Institute. She also trains coaches and leaders in Mastermind process and facilitation. Prior to coaching, Sheryl worked closely with executives in the Pharmaceutical industry facilitating meetings, group problem solving and leading groups. She has facilitated Mastermind groups for entrepreneurs and coaches since 2016, creating groups that offer opportunities for learning, knowledge sharing, accountability, networking and goal setting.
Facilitated by:
Sheryl Zausen
Wednesday following the ICF Colorado monthly meeting
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm MT
This group is a social and supportive group to its participants and has been meeting for many years. Everyone attending has time reserved for sharing. The subject of the sharing is up to the participant and may be either personal or professional. The other members of the group are committed to listening and sometimes may ask questions or comment on what the person sharing has talked about. Everything that is talked about is confidential. Anyone who has been coaching for five years or more may enjoy being part of this group. The benefits increase as a person makes coming to the group a habit and forms deeper friendships with the other members of the group.
Be in a safe place with colleagues where anything can be shared.
Meeting Logistics:
In-person monthly meetings
Wednesday after the ICF-CO monthly meeting from 7:00-9:00pm
Minimum 2, maximum 12
ICF-CO Members: No fee to participate in this Education Group
ICF-CO Non-Members: $99 fee to participate in this Education Group
About Judy Sabah:
Judy Sabah is the host, her home is the location for the meeting. Judy is founder of the ICF Colorado Chapter and has been a member of the group for many years.
Hosted by:
Judy Sabah, MCC
Dates: First Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm MT
These workshops are highly interactive "live coaching" practice of all the ICF core competencies. This offering is designed for seasoned coaches to keep their skills sharp through practicing their contracting, listening, partnering, questioning, designing actions, etc., and getting feedback from other coaches on how well they did on their chosen area of practice. Also designed for those new to coaching to see how they might incorporate the coach's toolkit in how they lead others.
Meeting Logistics:
Monthly in-person meetings in Colorado Springs
First Thursday of the month, 6:00-9:00pm, except when that clashes with Denver ICF-CO meetings
Light snacks and refreshments provided
Minimum 6, maximum 20
CCEs offered
ICF-CO Members: No fee to participate in this Education Group
ICF-CO Non-Members: $99 fee to participate in this Education Group
About Geo Roberts
Geo has been an international leader and coach for over 40 years. First of all as a fighter pilot and instructor in the USAF, then through pioneering leadership through coaching in the UK for global companies in technology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, property management, retail and financial industries. He has been a member of ICF for over 20 years, and trained with the Coaching Training Institute, Laura Berman Fortgang, Marshall Goldsmith, Sir John Whitmore and many other thought leaders in the field of professional coaching. He has written a book, IMPACT! How To Make A Positive Difference, which outlines 6 transformational leadership skills needed by everyone who desires to make their world a better place.
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Six Irish tourism companies joined Tourism Ireland at the Goodwood Revival in Chichester, England, earlier this month.
One of the largest vintage car festival events in Britain, the Goodwood Revival attracted about 150,000 motor enthusiasts over three days.
Julie Wakley, Tourism Ireland's deputy head of Great Britain, said: "Visitors who use a car on holidays tend to stay longer, spend more and are more likely to visit more than one region.
"Our attendance at this year's Goodwood Revival is an excellent platform to highlight our driving routes – including the Wild Atlantic Way, Causeway Coastal Route and Ireland's Ancient East."
Tourism Ireland and 12 tourism partners will also attend the Classic Motor Show in Birmingham (November 11-13) – the most popular car exhibition in Britain.
Pictured from left: Fiona Delahunty, Griffin Group; Suzanne Meade, Edward Hotels; Brian Miley, Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney; Julie McLaughlin, Tourism NI; Emily Dodd, Tourism Ireland; John Ryan, Pembroke Hotel, Kilkenny; David Cleary, Manor House Hotels & Irish Country Hotels; and Maria McEnery, Ireland's Blue Book, at the Goodwood Revival.


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R.D. Offutt Goes Big With Operation Pollinator
We would like to extend a big thank you to all our neighbors and fellow North Central Minnesotans for the enthusiastic support of our Operation Pollinator plantings. We are committed to preserving and enhancing habitat for pollinators, deer, and other important wildlife and beneficial insects. See the full news item for a link to the Park Rapids Enterprise story.


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A blog with weekly menus, original and favorite recipes, and a potpourri of original thoughts, letters, and poems.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Gumbo with Shrimp and Andouille
1 pound large Gulf shrimp in the shell
1/2 tsp (about 2) garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. dried or 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
salt & pepper (season well)
4 Tbsp. olive oil (or more)
1 1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup red chopped bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped celery (with some celery leaves mixed in)
2-3 cloves, minced
4 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp tomato paste (from a tube)
1 tsp paprika
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 heaping cup fresh tomato, seeded and chopped
12 oz. smoked andouille sausage (I use Chicken andouille from Trader Joe's), sliced into 1/2 to 1/4 inch round slices
6 cups shrimp broth OR low sodium chicken stock/broth
2 cups chopped okra, thinly sliced and fried in olive oil (see note below)
file' powder (to taste)
Cooked white rice
Peel shrimp and save shells for broth. To make broth: heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 9-10 cup stock pot, add shells, 1 bay leaf, fresh thyme, 2-3 cloves garlic (sliced), and 1/2 onion roughly chopped, allow to sizzle for about 1-2 minutes, but don't allow to brown. Add 7 cups of water, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes, Strain and refrigerate if making earlier in the day.
Devein shrimp and place in a bowl. Add crushed garlic, thyme and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until later.
Now it's time to make the gumbo roux. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot (can use the same one you used for broth, but make sure it is dry and clean). Add onion, red bell pepper and celery. Stir fry until vegetables are soft and lightly browned. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle flour in slowly and mix with oil and veggies. If too dry, add a bit more olive oil until you get a nice thick paste. Cook until well browned. A good roux takes time, so don't hurry this step. Flour will stick on the bottom of the pot, so stir well so it doesn't burn. Add tomato paste, paprika, cayenne and minced garlic. Stir fry about 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the stock (shrimp or chicken) slowly, mixing the roux into the liquid and scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the andouille sausages and then heat to a boil. The liquid might be foamy (this is natural). Give it a stir and simmer for about 25 minutes on low.
While gumbo base is simmering, prepare okra and rice.
Fresh okra is slimy, but don't worry, it won't be slimy in your gumbo! Wash, cut off ends of okra and slice it very thin. You will see the slime, but press on! If you love okra, you can add more than 2 cups, but be sure to do at least 2 cups of okra. Now take a large frying pan and add a small amount of olive oil. Add your okra and stir fry on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the slime is gone. Okra will brown, but don't allow it to burn. Once cooked, add to the gumbo base and bring it up to a slow boil. Add shrimp and cook no more than 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is just pink.
To make rice fluffy, after rice is done cooking, remove lid and place an old flour sack dish towel on top and place lid on top to hold it in place. The towel absorbs the extra moisture and rice is not sticky or gooey that way.
Serve gumbo in a large bowl by adding rice to the bowl and then ladeling gumbo on top. Top the gumbo with generous amount of file' powder. Adjust salt and pepper levels to taste and add hot sauce if you want it extra spicy.
I cannot say enough good about this recipe. This is the first time I've made gumbo and the first time I prepared fresh okra. I'm a huge fan and plan to make this again. I cannot wait to eat the leftovers too!
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Crossword Date: 10 February 2017
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