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Honey Amount Converter
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Members in the News
The CVBA has two members going into competition. One is participating in the Summer Olympics, and the other has been nominated for GA Beekeeper of the Year. They are two totally different challenges, and are both noteworthy.
The first to happen is the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London, England. Our very own Jason Parker will be competing in the men's 50m rifle shooting competition. Yes, our fellow beekeeper is one of the best shooters in the world and is slated to win gold. Jason's competitive career already has quite a few accomplishments such as:
- Has three career Pan American Games gold medals and 10 national championships to his name.
- Shooting in a fourth-straight Olympic Games in men's 50m rifle 3 positions.
- Won bronze (rifle prone) and gold (rifle 3 positions) medals at 2011 Pan American Games
He was the final athlete to qualify for the 20 member U.S. shooting team and he became the seventh U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shooter to qualify for the Olympics, meaning over one-third of Team USA's shooters in London will come from the prestigious USAMU. But only one will come from the Chattahoochee Valley. We are very proud to have Jason in our ranks, and all will be rooting for him. The shooting events are scheduled from Saturday 7/28 through Monday 8/6. Good Luck Jason, we'll be watching and listening for the latest buzz coming from London!
Betty Beegle, one of our founding members, has been nominated for the title of Georgia Beekeeper of the Year. What an honor! This title is bestowed by the Georgia Beekeepers Association, and is a very coveted award. At our last meeting, Betty was voted our nominee from the entire Chattahoochee Valley Region, and on September 9th, 2012, the GA Beekeepers Association will announce their choice as winner at their meeting in McDonough, GA. Our CVBA annual picnic was postponed one week because of this event. Betty hosts our picnic every year at her farm and sells under the label of "If and When" Honey. She has brought numerous members into our club, including her son Freddy, and has given talks at schools to promote awareness and understanding of the honey bee. We all know that Betty is one of our most knowledgeable members who has mentored, taught, helped, encouraged and advised to our great benefit. In our minds, she has already won… so let's celebrate on September 16th at the Beegle Farm!
Beat the heat
I was wondering, can the air temperature / heat index get too hot for bees? They do have several tactics to combat the heat, but as with anything else, it can get too hot to survive. You may notice that bees will congregate in the opening of the hive and fan their wings. This is one of their tactics to create air flow and cool the hive. Some beekeepers will put something like a small stick or popsicle stick under the lid to create a vent for heat to escape out the top. ( Not under the inner cover, but under the outer cover, and not a big stick because the bees still need to be able to defend the opening.) Another thing the bees do is called "bearding" and that is when masses of bees cling to the outside of the hive in such large quantities that it actually looks like a beard. I guess that is the equivalent to sitting on the porch for humans. Bees also bring water into the hive, more so in hot weather, and many beekeepers have water available close by in a birdbath or something similar where the bees can get the water but not drown. Here in the Chattahoochee Valley, we have a warm climate, and many will take this heat index into consideration when they place their hives. Afternoon shade, or partial shade can make a huge difference in temperature inside the hive. I have located most of my hives near deciduous trees that have high overhanging branches. That means they are partially shaded in the summer and not in the winter because the leaves will fall. I avoid cement when placing a hive. Cement retains and also radiates heat. I'm sure you have seen heat waves coming off of the pavement. So, a hive that is near a cement wall or on a cement slab will be much hotter in the afternoon sun. High grass around the hive can also inhibit air flow. Why are most hives painted white? To reflect heat. So, how much heat can a hive of bees tolerate? As you can see, not only are there a lot of factors to consider like location, water supply and venting (and I'm sure more things I'm forgetting right now)… but also, there is a big difference between tolerating and thriving. My hives have survived through this past week of over 100 degree weather, but I doubt they are thriving. I have read that bees become "stressed" at anything over 98 degrees. I interpret "stressed" as being unproductive. So, you should evaluate your own situation. Do you have water available close by? Are your hives in direct afternoon sun or near cement? If so, you should consider venting in these high temperatures. Cut any high grass that may reduce the air flow. Then, get a tall glass of iced tea, sweetened with honey of course, and sit on the porch.
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News & Updates
Salzburg Global Seminar Proudly Announces the Launch of the Global Citizenship Alliance
Newly established organization to operate Salzburg Global Seminar's successful Global Citizenship Program
After 12 years, 71 sessions, and more than 3000 participants from 80 colleges and universities in the United States, the Global Citizenship Program (GCP) is reorganizing to increase its scope and streamline its operations. The GCP's staff have formed an independent organization, the Global Citizenship Alliance, which is assuming operating responsibility for global citizenship education programs previously run under Salzburg Global's aegis. The Alliance will continue to offer sessions "in association with Salzburg Global Seminar," underscoring both organizations' commitment to innovative, highest quality programs.
Following a consultative process extending over several months, the senior leadership of Salzburg Global Seminar and the GCP staff agreed to place the GCP, formerly known as the International Study Program (ISP), on new footing. Growing interest by program partners in a range of global citizenship education programs – close to home as well as overseas – argued for a dedicated organization able to respond flexibly to the needs and expectations of program partners and alumni.
Areas of interest for the newly formed Alliance include:
- offering GCP sessions and workshops at locations in the United States and at the long-standing anchor location in Salzburg;
- tailor-making programs for GCP alumni and other constituencies;
- increasing input by GCP stakeholders, including engagement by partner institutions, faculty and students in program design, curriculum development and new initiatives.
"Salzburg Global believes in the mission and goals of the GCP and feels great pride in what it has achieved," said Salzburg Global President Stephen Salyer. "Steady support by Salzburg Global has allowed the GCP to build long-term partnerships, secure grants and create brand recognition in relationship to our unique campus at Schloss Leopoldskron. We are pleased to help the GCP transition to a new operating structure, and look forward to a close relationship for many years to come."
"We are grateful for and excited by this opportunity to take global citizenship education to new heights," commented Jochen Fried, President of the Global Citizenship Alliance, who conceived the GCP twelve years ago and had been its Director ever since. "From its beginning, the GCP has operated in close partnership with dedicated colleges and universities, and with a core faculty who have given the program inspiration and depth. Now that partnership will further intensify. With participants from ages 17 to 70, we can together make global citizenship an essential ingredient in 21st century education."
Astrid Schroeder, Chief Operating Officer of the Global Citizenship Alliance and former Program Director of the GCP added: "GCP partner institutions have built on their Salzburg experience to launch global education programs suitable for the communities they serve. The Global Citizenship Alliance will help expand these efforts and foster active cooperation among our partners."
On October 18, the GCA Board of Directors met for the first time to ratify the organization's operating structure and elected Jochen Fried its president.
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GREAT British Bake-Off judge Mary Berry joined West Dean regular Rosemary Moon at the Grow! Cook! Eat! festival this weekend (October 5 and 6).
The pair enjoyed a laugh and a joke at the foodie festival, as they demonstrated how to make the perfect tart.
After the demonstration Mrs Berry signed cookery books for her fans.
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27 Jewish Centers Across the U.S. Face Hit With Bomb Threats
The JCC Association of North America reported that bomb threats Wednesday caused 27 Jewish community centers across 17 states to be evacuated and to "quickly engage in security protocols to ensure the safety of their participants and facilities."
Federal agents had already been investigating a series of threats last week that came via robocalls (and one live caller) to 16 Jewish centers across nine states, located in the South, mid-Atlantic region, and Northeast.
a woman called a Jewish center in West Hartford at 9:30 a.m. to say there was a bomb in the building. A center in Woodbridge also received a threat from a woman caller at 9:22 a.m. Classes of preschoolers were evacuated while police searched buildings.
Other reports from around the country put threats between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., with no further details on the callers.
The JCC Association said the latest round of threats were similar to the calls received last week, "causing many evacuations and a disruption to normal operations."
David Posner, director of strategic performance for the JCC, said many leaders of community centers took part in a webinar including the Department of Homeland Security "to address concerns and procedures" after the first wave of threats:
"Lessons learned and best practices discussed were clearly on display this morning, and we applaud our JCCs for responding calmly and efficiently. Many JCCs not affected last week took the opportunity to review their own security plans, and speak with local law enforcement," Posner said, lauding "the quick and thorough response from federal and local law enforcement."
"The JCCs that have received the all-clear and been deemed safe have resumed regular operations," he noted, but "we are concerned about the anti-Semitism behind these threats."
"While the bombs in question are hoaxes, the calls are not. We know that law enforcement at both the local and national level are continuing to investigate the ongoing situation. We are relieved that no one has been harmed and that JCCs continue to operate in a way that puts the safety of their staff, visitors, and premises first."
The Anti-Defamation League claimed it received reports of threats in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Delaware, Connecticut, Alabama, California, Maine, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Texas and Kansas. The ADL issued a security advisory to Jewish institutions across the country:
"Although so far these threats do not appear to be credible, we are recommending that Jewish communal institutions review their security procedures and remain in close contact with law enforcement," said CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. "While each incident needs to be taken seriously and investigated closely, thus far we are not aware of any of these threats being substantiated."


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Noted singer and songwriter, Bob Dylan in the 1960s sang, "The times they are a-changin." And, rightly so! The country is in the middle of a political upheaval, held transfixed by the meteoric rise of the impresario extraordinaire, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Left-wing resistance has taken charge of the young and pulsating academic spaces to weather the storm of tyranny. Romeo is no more a Shakespearean character, but a lustful miscreant prowling the streets waiting to pounce upon unsuspecting women. The humble cow is mummy in the heartland and yummy in the stomachland.
Yes, for the better or worse, "the times they are a-changin". Yet, there is also reason for optimism. The Lok Sabha recently unanimously passed the Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016, a legislation that ensures persons with mental illness have the right to live a life of dignity and respect, without being discriminated against or harassed.
The main aim of the Bill is to provide for mental healthcare and services for persons with mental illness and to protect, promote and fulfil their rights and ensure the delivery of treatment and healthcare services.
World Health Organisation defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community". Health itself is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The Bill defines "mental illness" as a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception, orientation or memory that grossly impairs judgment, behaviour, capacity to recognise reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life, and mental conditions associated with the abuse of alcohol and drugs. The Bill, however, takes care not to include mental retardation, which is a condition of arrested or incomplete development of a person's mind, specially characterised by subnormality of intelligence.
Widely hailed for being progressive and rights-based in nature, the Bill stretches itself beyond legislative limits to display noble intentions. It strives to establish and strengthen systems that safeguard the fundamental rights of the patients and save them from the stigma associated with mental disorders.
In what can be understood as an indication of progressive thought, the Bill looks upon mental illness not as a disease but as a condition that can be cured with therapeutic treatment. The conditions brought into the fold of mental illness include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); anxiety disorders; autism; bipolar disorder; borderline personality disorder; depression; dissociative disorders; psychosis; eating disorders; obsessive compulsive disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder; and schizophrenia.
While the Bill is focused on providing proper healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation of victims of mental illness in a manner that does not intrude on their rights and dignity, there are several key provisions that stand out.
For starters, the Bill grants every affected individual the right to access affordable and good-quality mental healthcare and treatment from services that are run or funded by the government. Further, the Bill assures that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, culture, caste, social or political beliefs, class, disability or any other basis.
There shall also be provision for free treatment in case the patient is homeless or falls below the poverty line. It is not mandatory to possess a below poverty line card.
In an attempt to make procedures transparent and people-friendly, the Bill also outlines the process for admission, treatment and subsequent discharge of mental illness patients.
Besides this, the Bill provides for a distinctively empowering feature called an "Advance Directive", wherein the person diagnosed with mental illness is given the complete freedom to decide the course of action of his/her treatment. The person shall have an advance directive that states how he/she wants to be treated for the illness and who shall be his/her nominee. The advance directive should be certified by a medical practitioner or be registered with the Mental Health Board. What is noteworthy is, with this move, the lawmakers are granting the power to decide to those who had hitherto been considered "incapable" of making sound judgement.
The Mental Healthcare Bill also brings into effect the establishment of a quasi-judicial body called the Mental Health Review Commission and Board, which shall be responsible for reviewing procedure for making advance directives as well as to advise the government on what steps to take for the protection of rights of mental health patients.
Another provision states that every mental health establishment has to be registered with the respective Central or State Mental Health Authority.
The Bill also has prohibited the use of electro-convulsive therapy, also known as shock treatment. This procedure is not to be performed on adults without administering muscle relaxants and anaesthesia, and is banned in all forms for children. Further, healthcare institutions and providers are barred from sterilising, chaining or abusing the patients in any form or manner. While these have long been considered a treatment modality that has saved innumerable lives, the Bill seeks to put a stop to it so as to not reduce individuals to a zombie-like vegetative state.
By far, the Bill's most progressive feature is the decriminalisation of suicide attempt, which according to Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code is a criminal, punishable offence.
The Bill states, "Notwithstanding anything contained in section 309 of the Indian Penal code any person who attempts to commit suicide shall be presumed, unless proved otherwise, to have severe stress and shall not be tried and punished under the said Code."
The frustrating and mostly isolating experience of fighting a mental disorder can sometimes lead to such eventualities as suicide. The National Crime Records Bureau calculated in 2014 that at least 15 suicides take place in India every hour. Fifteen suicides every 60 minutes are instances of our collective failure to recognise and solve the problem. This Bill brings to the table an opportunity for us as a society to do better about it.
The attempt to commit suicide may be regarded more as a manifestation of a diseased condition of mind deserving treatment and care rather than an offence to be visited with punishment.
The 210th Report of the Law Commission of India brought out in October 2008 undertook a keen examination of Section 309 and stated that it is a stumbling block for the prevention of suicide or self-harm. The report, titled "Humanisation and Decriminalisation of Attempt to Suicide", found that the draconian and anachronistic Section 309 needed to be struck down immediately from the statute book because of the inhuman nature of the provision. An attempted suicide is a cry for help; it is not a crime. An attempted suicide is an indication of extreme mental distress.
In May of 2016, Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda quoted from a 2005 National Commission for Macroeconomics and Health report – the last such comprehensive study available – to inform the Lok Sabha that nearly 10-20 million Indians (1-2 percent of the population) suffered from severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and nearly 50 million (5 percent of population) were victims of common mental disorders like depression and anxiety. Twelve years on, the numbers in our country have only increased and plead for urgent measures.
Another study estimates that at least one in 20 people in India live with mental illness. That's about 5 percent or 50 million of the entire population dealing with a problem that is being acknowledged in all its gravity only now. By 2020, as much as 20 percent of our population might be affected by mental health issues. Yet, for so long the issue of mental health has been ignored, and if at all it has been dealt with, then it is with prejudice and ignorance.
Traditionally, the Indian system of treatment was designed to contain those affected with mental illness rather than to provide them with therapy and care. The first legal provision on the issue of mental illness was the Lunatics Removal Act of 1851, which was followed by the Indian Lunatic Asylum Act of 1858, the Military Lunatics Act of 1877, and the Indian Lunacy Act of 1912. These were all bequeathed to us by the colonial authorities, whose only answer to mental problems was to brand individuals as lunatics and confine them in so-called madhouses.
As a foreign power dominating subject people, it was easy and perhaps convenient for the British to incarcerate individuals and continue with the business of ruling as they saw fit.
The attitude of the British toward victims of mental illness during the crowning glory days of the British Raj was also influenced by the horrendous treatment meted out to so-called lunatics in their home country.
French philosopher Michel Foucault in his book "History of Madness" traces the evolution of the concept of madness through three phases: the Renaissance, the "Classical Age" (the later seventeenth and most of the eighteenth centuries) and the modern experience.
During the Renaissance, the mad (Foucault's term) were seen as possessing a strange kind of wisdom and knowledge of the limits of the world. At the dawn of the Classical Age, however, the rational response to the mad was to separate them completely from society by confining them, along with prostitutes, vagrants, blasphemers and the like, in newly created institutions all over Europe – a process Foucault called "the Great Confinement." In addition to getting rid of the undesirables, confinement also made the mad conveniently available to medical doctors who began to view madness as a natural object worthy of study and then as an illness to be cured.
The condition of mental illness victims took a turn for the worse during the modern era, at the end of the eighteenth century, with the creation of places devoted solely to the confinement of the mad under the supervision of medical doctors. These new institutions were the product of a blending of two motives: the new goal of curing the mad away from their family who could not afford the necessary care at home, and the old purpose of confining undesirables for the protection of society.
The British transferred to their subjects not just the stigma and shame associated with mental healthcare but also the image of a victim as a lunatic who should be ostracised in order to keep the society safe. Unfortunate as it is, this belief is alive and internalised in most quarters.
Even just before independence, in 1946 there was a government committee of enquiry which concluded that "the majority of mental hospitals in India are designed for detention and safe custody without regard for curative treatment." This is largely continued as the pattern even after independence.
The Mental Health Act of 1987, which was recently amended, was first drafted in 1950 and it took decades of protracted measures and debate to get adopted 37 years later. By the time the Act was realised, it was already out of date. One of the main thrusts of the Act had been on protecting society from the presence of mentally ill persons – a reiteration of one of several baseless fabrications doled out by the British. It is no wonder Human Rights Watch has reported that inmates, particularly women and children, in mental health facilities were treated worse than animals.
But in an independent India, the government exists to serve the people of the nation. It is imperative that the health and well-being of our own people are looked after. We owe it to our people not to just brand them as lunatics and look the other way when help and assistance is asked. Even with the present Mental Healthcare Bill, it has to be admitted we are already late in rising to the occasion. Not only have our laws been stuck in this colonial-era mindset, our own mindsets with regard to mental health have also been frozen in time and history.
Mental illness is not just difficult to comprehend, but it comes with the colossal baggage of stigma in the way in which people are disregarded and shunned. If it is known that a person has been to a psychiatrist, or a shrink in modern parlance, then he/she is looked upon with fear and dread. A mental health patient is painted with the brush of ignorance and very often kept at a distance.
The truth, however, is this person is in dire need of medical assistance, help and understanding. It is a condition of the mind and not a behavioural pattern. The truth, of course, is mental illness is a very complex disability to gauge. If somebody has a broken leg or a fractured arm, it can be seen, but if somebody has a broken mind, it becomes extremely difficult to diagnose it. At times the affected individual looks perfectly healthy as far as appearances go. They come across as social beings even as they would be confronting painful inner battles.
Mental illness has always been discussed in hushed tones, but it truly crept into living room conversations with prominent Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone breaking the silence around her battle with clinical depression and anxiety. Her own experiences coupled with a friend's suicide prompted her to start her own organisation, which seeks to champion the cause of mental illness.
However, how far have we reached in destigmatising mental illness or raising awareness is a question best left unanswered. Barely days after the landmark Mental Healthcare Bill was passed came the news that a 24-year-old jumped to his death after shooting a tutorial on suicide. After barely four steps – write notes to loved ones, get drunk, gaze at the view outside of the posh hotel room, eat pasta – Arun Bhardwaj bid adieu to the world. Bhardwaj had been battling a severe bout of depression. If only he had turned to someone for comfort in his moment of distress, he would still be alive.
Our treatment of suicide and attempt of suicide has been appalling as it is among the leading cause of deaths of young adults in India. On the one hand we sing songs about our demographic dividend and the potential of the youth, but we fail to realise how many of our young people are depressed. Familiar cultural networks are being replaced by new and unfamiliar systems at a fast pace. And because people are lacking an anchor, a steady base, at a time when our nation is undergoing rapid transformation, our young population is lapsing into disorientation. The need of the hour is to investigate what prompts them, or anybody else for that matter, to take such drastic steps.
The Mental Healthcare Bill is testimony to the changing times we are living in, however we have to change not just our laws but our mindsets as well, and that is the bigger challenge. It is a steeper challenge than just changing a law. And that is why this Bill must be accompanied with effective mechanisms for implementation. Let us assure our brethren are not fighting these battles of the mind alone, let us tell them we are here to help support and hold their hand until they are able to stand strong and lead a healthy, happy life.(Published on 10th April 2017, Volume XXIX, Issue 15)#


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If you have read my blog about Revelations and Longings Part 1 and Part 2, I guess, I have to post the continuation now… the final chapter. Too early for the finale, right? But it has to end properly. AND NOW.
This is the closure to a mutual (but complicated) understanding that was never opened up to become a real relationship (yes, conclusion on my introduction).
How did that happen?
There are feelings better left unsaid. And when we try to open them up (just try), we're screwed because automatically, expectations will follow. That's what happened to me… to us.
So yeah, we got into twists and turns without even holding each other's hand yet, just trying to step together and then everything fell into a maze we just can't escape. What worried me is that, I am becoming the opposite of who I am and I don't like it that I have to become worse than who I already was just because of a feeling I longed to feel. Mind over emotions has always been my motto. And I don't want to enter into something unsure, I am old enough to know what's right from wrong. He's young, immature, and unstable…. And I like him. But I am distant. And I am still mending a broken heart. And he makes me happy. But we can't be together.
So we talked. And I told him what he should do. He agreed. He said, "Yeah, maybe I have to focus first. Maybe, just maybe, someday, when we're still both available, and meet each other again, maybe we could be… US."
I answered, "Don't you look forward to what is unsure. Don't expect that there will be a day for us to have our own time. It might hurt you, both of us. That should not be your goal. Maybe it is better if you just don't think about us. Focus on you. Focus on your present."
He nodded. He held my hand, leaned his head on my shoulder (both for the first time in forever). "Sorry, I have a short shoulder," I said. He smiled and answered, "Yeah I noticed, but it's okay."
We sat there, pressed each other's palm, and let the time pass until I have to go. I bid goodbye, he walked me through the street and hugged me for the last time. We parted ways. And became, once again, strangers.
I looked back for the last time, met his gaze, we both smiled, sadness in his eyes, I waved my hand, and turned my back away from him. Until we meet again, boss.
Feelings are there to guide us what to do. They are not there to make us follow a path we don't intend to go. I quote the famous Rich Dad's words, DON'T THINK WITH YOUR EMOTIONS. USE YOUR EMOTIONS TO THINK. And it is applicable to every situation we encounter. We must be the master of our own feelings and not slaves. So when you think your emotions will damage yourself, your identity, your being a good person, your being wise, take control. You have the power over it. Use it.


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Western Alliance Bank v. Jefferson
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ORDER: Kritza's motion at docket 127 is DENIED. Jefferson's motion at docket 129 is DENIED. Alliance's motion at docket 131 is GRANTED. Kritza's motion at docket 132 is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART as follows: Kri tza is GRANTED summary judgment on counts one, three, five, nine, and ten; Kritza is GRANTED summary judgment on counts two, four, and eight to the extent those claims seek damages based on the approval, extension, or amendment of the Alliance LOC; and in all other respects the motion at docket 132 is DENIED. Jefferson's request for Rule 56(d) relief at docket 162 is DENIED. Signed by Judge John W Sedwick on 11/13/15.(SJF)
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Here's a picture I took of Farley last night at dinnertime. She loves to feed herself with the spoon. She gets so excited when she rings her mouth! Probably because when she does, I'm cheering like a drunk Bama fan at a big game-- loud and almost falling off my seat! Haha! To be sure she actually receives adequate nutrition, we follow the pattern: mama feeds a bite, Farley feeds a bite, and so on. I do have to actually scoop the food, but then I just sit the spoon in the bowl and she takes it from there! But, Jason did tell me yesterday (and I quote), "Farley and I had to re-evaluate our confidence in her self-feeding ability after she missed her mouth and jammed bananas and oats into her eyeball." He said she resembled Popeye momentarily, but didn't cry and just looked at him like, "Daaaaddd. You're supposed to keep me from doing this." Oh well, she's getting there, I suppose!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Little Miss Independent
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My Beloved Daughter was soaking in the Word this week when she ran across a passage that left her unsettled.
The Word says, "And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. (Matthew 6:7)." Anna was concerned because she pours her whole heart out to the Lord. She tells Him all about her day--good and bad parts. She tells Him if she is concerned about something, and when she is mad, she unleashes on Him instead of people. Her question: Mom, is that babbling?
I pointed out verses like:
Cast all your care upon Him for He cares for you.--Psalm 55:22 and 1 Peter 5:7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.--Philippians 4:6-7
"Then what is 'babbling'?"
I explained that folks often say prayers without thinking about what they are saying. Rote prayers are common.
"God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food. Amen."
Do we really think about how great and good God is that we are eating the food we have, or do we just give lip service because that is what we are to do at meals?
Bedtime prayers can be the same way. We say the same thing, or virtually the same thing, every night and never really stop and think about what we are praying. We're supposed to say something to acknowledge God, so we do. We talk at God, not to God. That is babbling.
I gave her an example from the Bible--The Lord's Prayer. Many of us can recite it, and I will admit I've used it when my heart was so heavy I had no words. I admit for a long time my children and I prayed it every day at nap time because I wanted it deep into their memories. I wanted it firmly planted in their mind.
At some point, though, God has to go from our mind to our heart. Our prayers cannot be merely words we recite because someone told us they were good. Our prayers are to words of relationship, an acknowledgement of who we are and Who we know God is.
With that premise in mind, we talked about The Lord's Prayer in terms of relationship, not rote memorization.
These are the thoughts I shared with her. I hope they bless you, too.
The Lord's Prayer
(the Mommy Translation)
Our Father who is in Heaven,
Father—the Loving One who meets all my needs, whose heart is for my good, who desires only the best for me, who is willing to die for me to live, who loves me enough to discipline and correct me, and leads me and teaches me to be like Him, who enjoys my company and delights in me, who will never abandon me or forsake me, hunts me down when I mess up or miss hearing you
In Heaven—Above all things, all situations, all circumstances, all needs, all sickness, all authority, all of the earth
Holy is your name.
You are holy. It is a defining characteristic of who you are. You cannot lie, cannot change, cannot do less than perfect. You deserve all of my respect, honor, and obedience.
Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Your kingdom is a kingdom of blessing, salvation, healing, and prosperity.
Your will is that none should perish but all know Jesus as Savior.
I give you permission to use my life and all influence you give me to bless others, lead others to salvation, heal others, and prosper them.
Show me your will for my life so that I can release your glory, your presence, and your spirit into this world so that you may save and heal those which are lost.
Give us this day our daily bread,
I refuse to worry about tomorrow. Meet my needs for today. Give me the strategy for living today, what to do, how to use my time and resources, and where to invest.
I refuse to lose today by focusing on what can and should be done tomorrow or being ashamed or regretful of anything in the past.
Show me Your plan for TODAY so that I can be fed body, soul, mind, and spirit and give of my abundance to others.
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Father, I know I sin, and I need you to forgive me.
I also ask that you would show me if I have offense against anyone because I do not want to hold on to it. You have forgiven me out of the love in your heart, not because I earned it. I do not expect others to earn my forgiveness either. Instead, I choose to freely give it.
When my flesh tries to hold on to offense, enable me to let it go and walk in the freedom of forgiveness-both received and given.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Father, protect my heart, mind, and spirit. You are my refuge and stronghold. Remind me of your promises, your strength, your love, your faithfulness, and your mercy. Go before me and behind me. I trust you to not leave or forsake me but to lead me for your name's sake.
For yours is the power and the glory and the honor forever.
You are all powerful. There is nothing that can stand up against you. There is no sickness—mental or physical, no kingdom, no lie, no temptation, no need of any form, no prison, no form of captivity, NOTHING that can stand against you. You are powerful above ALL.
All glory and honor is given to you because all good things come from you. All freedom comes from you. All life comes from you. All joy comes from you. You deserve all the glory and honor belong to you because you have kept your promises and stayed true to your name.
Father, let it be so.
Copyright Jerri Phillips 2008
As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. -- Isaiah 55:10-11
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The Lord's Prayer--Beyond Memory to Meaning
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- Todd, Kari, Anna and Gracie said...
This was a wonderful post...it really made me think a lot about my praying!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. There are times my heart is heavy and I just can't pray....what you wrote made me feel better about how to pray and what my heart should feel. Thank you!!
Fantastic Post.
- July 29, 2008 at 12:17 AM
- Shonda said...
Articulated very well. I believe it is all about the relationship with HIM through Christ our Savior.
Engrafted by His Grace-
- July 29, 2008 at 9:47 AM
Now that is good stuff ... of course, God always says good stuff through you! :)
- July 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM
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So @RosePark asked us to choose between anime and comics, and we got to talking about who has more powerful characters. I know I said I was going to remain neutral... but I lied. Especially since Sailor Moon would probably destroy everyone in the comic book universe before she was even done transforming. Check this out: SCIENCE!!!
Question: The transformation scenes in Pretty Cure are very long, so why don't the bad guys attack the girls in the meantime?
"Even when I was little, I was thinking 'Hey! Attack them now!'"
"I found this odd as well, so I watched the transformation scene many times. And what I noticed is, when the Pretty Cures yell 'Dual Aurora Wave!' and transform, a rainbow-colored column of light shoots up from the ground, going BOOM!"
"And then the Pretty Cures levitate, and go up into the air. Based on this, I believe the protagonists of Pretty Cure are being held up in the air by the power of light."
"When we think of light, we usually think it heats up things or lights up things. But in reality, light has the power to hold up things as well."
"When the sun is beating down on us in the summer, the human body is being pressed downwards by the sun beams with a force of 2/100,000g."
"But this is only about a one-hundred of the weight of a mosquito, so no matter how hot it is, we don't feel that sunlight is heavy."
"So that means the light holding them up must be extremely strong. If we assume that the two Pretty Cures each weigh about 45kg and do some calculations…"
"It means the light during the transformation must have the energy of 2,100,000,000kW per 1m2."
"While the entirety of power that Japan is capable of generating is only 100,000,000kW."
"So they're using 21 TIMES the amount of energy the whole of Japan can generate."
"So what would happen if a bad guy jumped in to try to sabotage their transformation?"
"He would EVAPORATE INSTANTLY."
So... while we all know how much I love comics... I FEAR the unbeatable power of the magical girl.


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"There is an urgent need for courageous preachers in the pulpits of the world today, like the apostles in the early Church who 'were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness' (Acts 4:31). Neither men-pleasers not time-servers ever make good preachers. We are called to the sacred task of biblical exposition, and commissioned to proclaim what God has said, not what human beings want to hear.
Many modern churchmen suffer from a malady called 'itching ears', which induces them to 'accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings' (2 Tim. 4:3). But we have no liberty to scratch their itch or pander to their likings. Rather are we to resemble Paul in Ephesus who resisted this very temptation and twice insisted that he 'did not shrink from declaring' to them what had to be declared, namely 'the whole counsel of God' (Acts 20:20, 27). We have to beware of selecting our texts and topics - even unconsciously - according to personal prejudice or popular fashion.
The medicine of the gospel has been prescribed by the Good Physician; we may neither dilute it nor add ingredients to make it more palatable; we must serve it neat. Nor need we fear that people will not take it. To be sure, some may leave, but most will respond. 'People are driven from the Church,' commented George Buttrick, 'not so much by stern truth that makes them uneasy as by weak nothings that make them contemptuous.'"
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The photograph of the former recycling center, under the headline "MICA takes step toward lease approval," in the Jan. 25 Mercer Island Reporter, is a misleading representation of the size and the location of the proposed arts center building.
The caption asserts: "The Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is planned at this location in north Mercerdale Park" and it appears from the photograph that the building will only be replacing Bicentennial Park and the adjacent recycling center.
However, the arts center building will, in reality, occupy not only that area, but will cover almost an acre of land and stretch 270 feet south through the wooded area to within 75 feet of the skate park, and 150 feet west parallel to the Farmers Insurance building. Instead of a small 1,800-square-foot building (the present recycling center), the proposed center will be 34,000 square feet and 35 feet high, (the equivalent of three-and-a-half stories).
In addition to the proposed building itself, new information about the project reveals that a 20-foot-wide fire access road will stretch from the front of the building, past the skate park, all the way to 34th Street, where it will end in a locked gate.
The building and the accompanying paving would forever change the wooded vista bordering the great lawn that Islanders have treasured and protected for generations.
For more information about how you can help preserve our precious public parkland, visit www.protectmiparks.org.
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Ruffle Dress Inspired Wedding Cake
Ruffle Dress Inspired Wedding Cake
I made this lovely four tier Ruffles dress inspired wedding cakes recently.
Two layers of my Signature Vanilla Creme cake with Vanilla Buttercream
Two Layers of my Signature Chocolate Creme Cake with Chocolate Ganache..
Homemade Sugar paste.
Some close ups..
and a gum paste Peony
I do hope you like this cake..
Ruffles – I have made you a Tip Thursday on how to make different types of ruffles explaining the different tools and methods. I have also made you a video on how a Ruffles wedding cake. In that video I showed you how to make two different Ruffles one horizontal and one vertical. You will find both these here on my blog as well as on my Facebook page and of course the video on my YouTube channel.
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The Anatomy of Secure Access Architecture
Wi-Fi is assuming a principle role as the enabling access technology for many organizations, and the full scope of Wi-Fi applications is still unfolding.
But wireless LAN (WLAN) is not without its challenges, such as deployment, future-proofing, and showrooming, and the big one – cybersecurity.
In this brief, discover a segmentation strategy that enables you to segment devices and access layers across wired and wireless networks, ensuring your network is secure from all points of access. The retail industry might be taking the lead here, but you can learn from their successes.


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I am currently running Linux Mint Debian Edition (based on Debian Testing). I have installed an ATI Radeon 4850 w/ 1GB RAM. I am using FGLRX, and Catalyst Control Center seems to be working. However, even though I have selected "Override Application Settings" in CCC, I get no AA whether it be during gaming (Urban Terror) or in Compiz (3D Cube).
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Uncle Clint and his gang and Aunt JoJo and her gang got together a package for Kassidy and mailed it out to her and she got some cute stuff. Uncle Clint's gang got Kassidy two really cute outfits and Aunt JoJo's gang got her some Disney princess winter PJ's, a bracelet with her initials, and some black shoes. Today she wore one of her outfits and then tonight changed into her princess PJ's. While the outfits are very cute, I think the model adds quite a bit to the cuteness effect also. How funny are the jumping on the bed pics???? Those ponytails flying around everywhere and the looks on her face are priceless!!! I just looked at her hair this evening and noticed how long it is getting. Pretty soon her hair weight is going to catch up with her body weight.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Mail for Me!
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Pure Volunteer Torture Chamber
When the girls come over on Sundays, they never know what torture will be endured for that particular day and who will take the brunt of the torture. On this day, Kassidy decided that she really missed gymnastic class and took out her frustration on all three of the girls. Why, may I ask, should I pay for a gymnastic class when we can get this for free??? hehe I know three people who would appreciate paying for the classes.
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Christmas Already?
Okay...well...I know this is a Christmas looking dress BUT there are several clothes that still have tags on them that Kassidy is getting ready to grow out of so I am trying to get through all of them at least once. This cute Minnie Mouse dress still had tags and IT IS sleeveless but still officially a Christmas dress....I think. Anyways...this is what she went to church in this morning. Maybe I can get a long sleeve shirt and manage to wear it again near Christmas time. We will see.
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Daddy Playing Dress Up
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Boy Did We Have Fun
We had fun watching them and they had fun playing together and just being two little silly girls. As many of you know, our trip to China took place with several other families. We all have a special bond with each other whom we never knew before the China trip and probably will never see again for the most part. However, on the road to adoption and on our trip to China, we got to know a certain couple rather well and have remained in contact. Unfortunately, they live in Baltimore and we live at Fort Bragg, NC so aside from emails, exchange of photos, and a couple of phone calls, we had yet to be able to visit one another in person until a couple days ago. Beth had to serve for six months recently in Iraq and has just been home for a couple months before she got a job in GA. Since we live at the halfway point between Baltimore and Georgia, Beth and Merrilee stopped in for a quick visit on their way to GA. We certainly missed catching up with Mark but, at the same time, enjoyed our visit with Beth and Merrilee immensely. Kassidy rarely takes up to any child quickly. Being an only child, we have to take any opportunity given to us when other children are around and use it as a teaching mode. Sometimes she does not share very well and she never wants any other child to get to close to her mommy and daddy. However, as soon as Merrilee walked through the door they just clicked. As the evening went on, so did the fun. It was so good to see them and, hopefully, we can get a visit from Mark on an occasion in which he drives down to GA. They also brought each one of us a gift as you can see in the picture from an Outer Banks vacation but the best gift ever was being able to see them. Thanks Beth for stopping and spending some time together. Will look forward to doing it again.
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Gift from Angel and Talon
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MiMi and PopPop Visit
MiMi and PopPop went to TN to see Reggie when he came in on leave from Afghanistan. On their way back to FL they stopped in to spend a few nights with us. One day when daddy worked and mommy had doctor appointments, MiMi, PopPop, and Kassidy had an outing together that included lunch, shopping and getting their nails done. I do believe, however, that PopPop skipped on getting his nails done. hehe Kassidy, of course, came back with some gifts and one of her favorite ones was the umbrella you see above. I don't know if it will last until our next rain shower or not. She loves walking around in the house with it. I think I will put her outside during the next rain and let her use it for it's proper use. :) It just so happened that while they were here MiMi had a birthday. So some of the pics were her birthday dinner, cake and present. We were glad they were here and we got to celebrate it together.
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It has been a busy week. Kristina came back to ride Zing after a three month absence. I dragged myself into the doctor to deal with my pain issues and found I have very high cholesterol for my efforts. Getting older and fatter is a real kick in the pants. And the cherry on top was spending one and a half hours on a witness stand.
Zing was a real trooper, going back to work as if he had never stopped. Kristina seemed to forget what a stallion in the throes of breeding season is like, but she will become comfortable again, in a little time. He can be a big, bold boy!
I have been handling pain for a long time. If it is on my body, it hurts. When I started to experience rather substantial swelling under my right arm, as well as a very limited use of that arm, I decided I had to spend some of my limited time and money on the doctor. You know, I live in America where we have every right to die from lack of access to doctors if we don't have insurance or if we have deductibles that are so high we may as well not have insurance. But I am getting off topic. A cortisone shot in my shoulder has helped a lot. It's amazing how one area of the body affects the whole body. I'm not thirty again, or even forty, but I feel better than I have for about twelve years. It's not a permanent fix, but I'll take it.
Remember this? The butchering of my spruce trees by the godly born-again evangelical minister. He got his house moved and destroyed my trees in the process. This was January 2008. He finally pled guilty to a lessor charge, a misdemeanor public nuisance with restitution. Tuesday was the restitution hearing and I was the first witness. He had also completely cut down my neighbors deciduous trees, so they attached to my complaint.
I guess I was being punished for daring to challenge the man of god, as I was battered and badgered for ninety minutes, having my character, personality and motives questioned while both the prosecutor and the judge sat on their hands. The defense attorney was trying the already settled case instead of challenging the restitution amount. I am a strong personality and yet by the time this was over I was approaching a panic attack and shaking visibly. I have a very clear understanding as to why people who have been abused in the home or raped are reluctant to file charges, as this was a case about trees and I was treated badly. Now it rests in the hands of the judge. I simply want it over. Having this narcissistic personality in my community is unsettling.
So after the time I have had away and the added stimulation I have in my flesh and bone life, I have decided I can cease my internet obsession and resume comments. We will see if I am too optimistic about my recovery!
It's cold today, but the sun is out and my pain is lessoned. This is a good thing and a great way to start the day. So off I go to face the music of a life with too many horses. Enjoy your day.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Chiquita has chosen a new CEO to replace outgoing Fernando Aguirre.
The company named Edward Lonergan, who comes from Diversey, an industrial cleaning company out of Wisconsin.
Lonergan was president and CEO of the Wisconsin based company and will come to Charlotte to try and turn around profits at Chiquita.
Chiquita moved its headquarters to Charlotte in November of 2011.
In August, Aguirre said he would be stepping down as the company released its second quarter earnings.
Aguirre will stay on with the company in an advisory role for one year to ensure a smooth transition.
On Tuesday night, shortly after the announcement, Aguirre told Channel 9 anchor Blair Miller, "It's been an honor and privilege to lead Chiquita. Now it's time to turn the page to a new chapter."
Miller asked Aguirre what is next for him, and he said he is, "Ready to detox from the rat race and have time to smell the roses."
Lonergan starts his new job as Chiquita CEO next Monday.
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excerpt.....But there's no gagging a heart that's been possessed by grace.
excerpt......Why in the world am I sitting here eating chocolate and thumbing through glossy pages and fluffing up my comfortable little North American life?
excerpt.......And my mouth, tail of the heart, it can't lie still and the words give the heart away:
excerpt...."Can you be a Christian and not carry a cross?"
excerpt.....I'm holding it in my hand, the prayer book with a photo of a Muslim girl on the cover. How can we identify ourselves with Christ — and have no cross?
excerpt.....How can we claim Christ who paid it all and then lead a life that costs us nothing?
excerpt....No one can earn salvation in Christ but don't we spend our lives thanking Christ for it? There's no questioning that salvation is a free gift — but that can't mean your life then is a free ride. Jesus plus nothing = everything — means nothing to us unless we're giving Christ our everything. I'm looking around the table.
excerpt....I'm looking at me.
I can not recommend this woman's blog and her book 1000 gifts enough.....
My heart aches for those who have not found Jesus....it hurts so much how lost this generation is and generations past were...but read the bible....we have been screwed up for a very looooooooong time, from perfect creation, to the long battle against God and with Sin and the final coming back to God and the new earth as it was designed to be... Revelations 21-22.....we will continue on this downward spiral and wonder what has happened. I can only recommend reading the bible and you will see what has happened and how it will all be reconcilled to God's amazing plan and how you can be a part of it. Let them who have eyes to see....see and those who have ears to hear....hear....
All my life NO ONE was in my face about my eternal destination....Looking back....I wish they had been and I wish they had made me so mad that I would have sought to prove them WRONG......At least I would have been in the word.....
those who think me preaching, biased, religious , narrow minded, Satan has you right where he wants you........I have seen the light....I will proclaim the light, I have eternal life in the light and this is what I so deeply pray for all! Rosiewildwoman


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'Young & The Restless' Star Quits Over Gay Kiss
According to Suds Reports, Chris Engen (left) quit TV's number one soap opera The Young and the Restless after refusing to kiss Yani Gellman, a scene written in the script.
"A few days after The Nelson Ratings finally bought Chris Engen's uneven portrayal of Adam Newman, the newcomer shocked the entire Y&R cast by quitting his role in the middle of his contract two days ago! According to sources, Engen bolted because, "he [allegedly] refused to kiss [his same-sex] co-star Yani Gellman [Rafe]. Chris hasn't been happy for a while. He doesn't like the dark direction his character is taking. He's called in sick a lot recently and has been taking a slew of meetings with Y&R's [top brass] to discuss his future on the show. Chris is still under contract — and Y&R is seriously thinking of taking legal action."


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The hustle and bustle of the city of Sydney is unlike anything I have ever been amongst before. All around me there are tourists just like me, eager to experience what Sydney has to offer.
Sydney is truly a place of wonder and there's never a dull moment around here. There is always something happening and the coffee culture is a popular trend around here.
The streets of Sydney are easy to nagivate; you can get from one harbor to the next while stopping at places such as Chinatown in between. The inner CBD of Sydney is home to culinary masterpieces, backpacker pubs and quirky "hole in the wall" shops. Sydney may be a business city but it tells a story and offers views indescribable to the eye.
For those who love gardens, the Botanical Gardens offer bright greens, floral scents, various birds and quiet reading benches. It's beauty makes it an ideal place for everyone in the family.
"The Quay"
Circular Quay is just around the corner from the gardens and is home to (drum roll please) the Opera House. It has seaside character and charm with a breathtaking sight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Many vendors entertain the pathway here so be ready to stop and enjoy the performances!
As you wander through Circular Quay you will find ferries that can take you away from the city for a few hours or even for the day. A popular stop is Manly Beach which is just 30minutes from the Quay and is a quiet beach side town with good vibes. The long stretch of beach and laid back atmosphere make Manly unique to the other parts of Sydney. If you don't want to take the ferry back you can even do the Manly Beach to Spits Bridge Beach side walk that hosts beautiful views and hidden beaches along the way. You'll even get to meet some iguanas and wild turkeys on your journey. This hike can take time but is worth the trek as you get to see things from a higher point of view.
Returning to the Circular Quay you can continue on the path towards the bridge and arrive in "The Rocks". This region is a mixture of Europe and New Orleans all in one. The stone buildings and rocky paths contribute to the name of "The Rocks ". Small coffee shops, cobble streeta and a German Bar can add to a great night out. It's only a short walk from the city but it feels like a whole other place.
"Darling the Harbour"
As amazing as the Opera House is there is another great harbour just close by. Darling Harbour is home to Madame Tussads, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife Sydney. Even the world's largest IMAX is housed here right by the water. Saturday nights be there for the 9pm weekly fireworks that light up the harbour and "wow" the crowd. Many street performers also take home to the wonderful Darling Harbor. Anything from unicycle riding, human statues and flame throwers can catch your eyes around there.
Just five minutes walk from Darling Harbour is Chinatown. This is a great cultural area with delicious food, shops and friendly people. One of the highlights of this region is the cream puff shop that you can often find it by the line up that stands outside its tiny window.
There are many stops in Sydney that make it such a desired destination. The parks such as Hyde Park, the harbours and the gourmet food make it worth while. But just minutes outside the hustle of the Central Business District you can find some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Manly Beach, Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach are all real show stoppers. The crystal blue water, the laughter of children and the hot sun make a beach day complete.
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*Gasp!* the beaches!
Coogee Beach is home to lots of students from the University of New South Wales as well as locals. It is the location of the Coogee Pavilion and Coogee Bay hotel where you can find good conversation as well as a cold beer or two. Coogee is a chill spot to lay down your towel and catch some rays. Then after the beach the nightlife makes for a chill spot to meet up with friends for a bevvy.
Not far from Coogee is Bondi Beach which can be reached by bus or along the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. This walk might seem long but with breathtaking scenery along the way, the walk will seem quick. There's a lawn bowling club, outdoor gym equipment and small beaches along the path. The white wash waves and wave cut cliff rocks are especially eye catching. On a weekend this path can be somewhat busy, but if you're an early bird or a night owl it makes for a romantic sunrise or sunset stroll too. Some of the beaches you can pit-stop to along way are Bronte and Tamarama that aren't as busy and "touristy" as the main beaches. Continue the coastal walk past these beaches and you'll round the corner to Bondi to see its long stretch of sand and surf. There's lots of beach side eateries, bars and fun going on here. On a hot day you'd better be prepared to see thousands of beach babes crowd the sand and get their tan on as this is the place to be. Bondi is the spot to let your hair down and run into the water. Many backpackers find home to this area since it means being near the beach.
All around Sydney one can find a good time, whether it's at the beach, walking by the shops or sipping coffee in a park, many people enjoy what this city has to offer. Surry Hills has the eclectic housing, Newtown has a good night out and the CBD has great shopping opportunity. This hot spot is a "must-see" in Australia whether you're here for a good time or a long time make sure you check it out.


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Lesotho Monarch Dissolves Parliament, Calls Election
Lesotho's monarch, King Letsie III, dissolved the kingdom's parliament and called for elections, according to Deputy Prime Minister Mothejoa Metsing who commented on state-owned Radio Lesotho.
The king will announce the date for elections within 4 days, Metsing said.
Opposition parties won a motion of no confidence in the government on March 1, forcing Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili to either advise the king to dissolve parliament and call for elections, or resign and allow lawmakers to choose a replacement.
Mosisili came to power in March 2015, after cobbling together an alliance of seven parties that won 65 seats in the 120-seat Parliament. The coalition was dogged by infighting and the resignation of several cabinet ministers.
Mosisili's predecessor, Motsoahae Thabane, the leader of the All Basotho Convention, exploited the divisions and announced in November last year that he had struck a deal with other opposition parties to topple the government.
Lesotho has a population of about 1.9 million and a $1.8 billion economy, International Monetary Fund data show. The kingdom, which supplies water and labor to neighboring South Africa and exports textiles and mohair, has a history of political instability and coup attempts.


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I admit I haven't been following World Youth Day too closely. But this headline definitely caught my eye and made me glad:
Confession, Confession Everywhere : Cardinal Says Youth Day Is Reviving the Sacrament You know how I love Confession, and it sounds like the youth of the world do too (with my emphases):
You see them under the trees of the Domain, around the waters of Darling Harbor and in the alcoves of every city church.
Notre Dame University has set up six key confessional zones, which Alton Pelowski of Michigan reports are never without penitents.
"It's astounding to see the reverence and determination of each young Catholic pilgrim searching for meaning," she told ZENIT.
Probably the most actively attended site for the sacrament is the Adoration and Reconciliation Center at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center, which reports steady lines of penitents rolling up directly after attending their morning catechesis.
The cardinal said that when young people have the chance to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, they normally go.
"We've seen ourselves at the cathedral school and in our World Youth Day groups that nearly all of them do, and the non-Catholics want to come too," he added. "Though they can't receive absolution, they can come for a chat and to bare their soul."
I think the youth of the world are sick and tired of the secular world's sham offerings of fleeting pleasures that make a mockery of genuine human happiness. As I always say, meaning makes humans happy. Few things give as much meaning to life as the Sacrament of Confession. It is such a wonderful way of relating to God through the Church. I know from my own experience that even non-Catholics sense that, and I think it's good that they are being allowed to explore it during WYD.
And speaking of non-Catholics: Muslims Welcome Pontiff to Sydney : Community Hosting 350 Youth Day Pilgrims:
Patel also mentioned that he is "particularly proud" that the Catholic Church accepted the offer of the Malek Fahd Islamic School in Sydney to host 350 pilgrims during the festivities.
Some Muslim school students will take part in serving the pilgrims, and the school will hold an interfaith event during the week.
That's just wonderful, and very generous too!
Truly, God speaks to the hearts of all mankind… and many listen to Him.


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We went to the temple yesterday. The kids were great! I was just thinking as we were traveling home that some people may think we are crazy for dragging our entire family to the temple once a month. I agree! It's tough. The schedule is messed up for the day. It's hard to keep the kids entertained for 4 hours while mommy and daddy take turns going to the temple (especially when it is rainy...like yesterday). Remembering to pack a lunch and breakfast. Not to mention the price of gas. So...it ends up being expensive one way or the other. It's taxing on our patience reservoirs, there's extra stress on the kids, and it's expensive monetarily. It is easy to look at these things (especially money) and say we can't afford it. But despite all that, I feel that we can't afford not to go to the temple.
We have received more blessings than we can imagine from going to the temple every month. We have been so blessed in many ways. And despite looking at our finances and thinking maybe a temple trip would be too expensive, we have always had the money that we needed to get there and back and enough for the rest of the month as well. I don't want to sound preachy or anything, but I know that because we have made it a point to go to the temple at least once a month our marriage has been stronger, we have always had the things that we need (even a surplus), and the spirit is in our home in greater abundance. I would encourage all of us to make a little more time in our lives for the temple. It's well worth the effort. I am so grateful for the temple, the things we can learn there, and the blessings that we can see in our lives because of it.


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Join Sara for a FREE St. Patrick's Day themed tasting at Total Wine & More in Altamonte Springs. We'll be featuring Milk Stout Nitro (America's Stout) in addition to some specialties from Left Hand Brewing. Brewery giveaways and fun are a guaranteed, so don't miss out!
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