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Morning sunshine.4:35 PM
Hell ends today.
I mean, for the semester.
Been losing my sleep because I was over stress since two weeks ago till Thursday.
But I'm still loosing my sleep and this time it's definitely not because I'm over stress.
I don't get why either, waking up to every hour at night is a great pain for me.
Geez, hopefully after today i'll get to sleep peacefully.
So here I am at 733am, trying so hard to revise what I need to know for later's paper. :)
Gotta go now, till then peeps. <3

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Downsizing, with Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig!!
The mixture of comedy, drama and Sci-Fi movies are rare to find and those we have had done a great job on box office. So, filmmakers always try to make these kind of movies, which proves profitable as well, and now we are going to watch one of such movies, which is named as Downsizing.
Downsizing is an upcoming science fiction and comedy drama movie, which has been directed, written and produced by Alexander Payne. Mark Johnson is attach to this movie as producer and Jim Tyler as the writer.
The production of Downsizing is taking place under the banners of Ad Hominem Enterprises, Annapurna Pictures and Paramount Pictures.
Here we have all the news and updates regarding the release date of Downsizing.
Downsizing Revealed Star Cast
After completing the casting all the main stars of attach to this project has been revealed. The first star which was attached to this movie was Damon, who was signed on 5 November, 2014. And the complete list of stars was announced in August, 2016.
Previously Witherspoon was announced as the female lead of this movie, but she was not find good enough for this role, then on 29 March, 2016 she was replaced by Kristen Wiig.
Here we have the list of all the main stars, who is going to be appear in this movie. Till the names of their characters has not been revealed yet.
- Matt Damon
- Kristen Wigg
- Laura Dern
- Maribeth Monroe
- Niecy Nash
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Christoph Waltz
- Jason Sudeikis
- Kerri Kenney
- Joaquim de Almeida and many more
Downsizing Possible Storyline
As the name of this movie is Downsizing and also it is a Sci-Fi movie, so we can just have an idea that this movie might be focused on reducing the size. And yes, its true, its sound quite weird but yes, it is true.
This is a story of a couple, who are professional therapist and comes with a new technology of shrunken down people up to four inches.
The new thing which is new that they actually shrink down to save the planet and also to achieve a new and wealthy life style.
This is only thing, which have been revealed about its storyline. This new concept of saving earth form aliens or any other kind of evils has increased the anticipation. Now, everyone is waiting for the release of this movie.
It will be interesting to see that, weather this new concept will be able to convince the fans of Sci-Fi movies or not.
Downsizing Current Updates
Shooting of this movie has been started on 1 April, 2016, till now it's almost half of the schedules have been completed.
The making of this movie is taking place in Ontario, Canada, Toronto, New York City, and some other schedules will be shot in Omaha, Los Angeles and Trollfjorden, which is situated in Norway.
With the completion of Downsizing, the male lead of this movie Matt Damon, is completing the schedules of his two upcoming movies Ocean's Eight and Suburbicon.
Ocean's Eight is the fourth part of Brad Pitt starrer franchise Ocean's. This movie is going to be directed and written by Gary Rose.
A new twist has been given to this series, which is that all the thefts will done by females and for this thing eight beautiful actresses has been appointed for Ocean's Eight. This movie has been scheduled to be released on 8 June, 2018.
Another project of Matt is named as Suburbicon, which is a comedy, crime and mystery movie. This movie has been directed and written by George Clooney. It is going to be released on 3 November, 2017.
Downsizing Release Date
The release date of this movie has been confirmed by its distributors Paramount Pictures. This movie is going to be release on 22 December, 2017.
This is all for now about the release date of Downsizing, for more updates and release dates of other upcoming movies and TV shows, stay connected to Release Date Portal.
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Maha Shivarathri
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Shivratri, or Mahashivratri, is the most auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva and is popularly known as the night of Siva. In 2010, the date of Shivaratri is February 12. In Panchangs and Hindu calendars followed in United States, United Kingdom (Britain) and Canada, Shivratri is marked on February 11. This holy night of Shiva is observed on the night before 'amavasya' in the Hindu month of Phalgun (February – March) as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. The corresponding period in other regions is the night before Magh Amavasya.
Most Hindu festivals are noted for its mirth and color but Shivratri is a night dedicated to prayers and contemplation. Of course, when Lord Shiva is worshipped there is joy all around but it is not just joy but bliss that is achieved through Brahman realization – When Lord Shiva is seen in all animate and inanimate.
When we realize that it is his Tandava that creates each cell and it is his Tandava that is responsible for the transformation of each cell – we attain Moksha
Planetary Position on Shivaratri Night
It is believed that the planetary positions align in such a way on Shivratri night that it naturally creates an upsurge of energy in the human system. This is also why traditionally it is known to be beneficial both physically and spiritually to stay awake and aware through the night.
Shivratri and Amavasya (No Moon)
The significance of Shivratri is closely associated with 'amavas' – the no moon night or full dark night as per traditional Hindu Calendar. Amavas symbolically represents Kaliyuga or spiritual ignorance. Lord Shiva appeared just before the beginning of Kaliyuga to rid the world of evil and ignorance. Therefore Shivratri is celebrated to get rid of evil and ignorance.
It must be noted here that Shivratri is observed during Phalgun month in North India. The corresponding month in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh is Magh Month.
There is also a Masa Shivratri which is observed on thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in all traditional Hindu months.
Shivratri Vrat: How to Observe Fast during Mahasivratri?
On the auspicious occasion of Shivaratri, or Mahashivratri, Hindu devotees around the world observe Shivratri Vrat or Upvaas or fast. The fasting involves refraining from eating any food and not sleeping through out the night. Sivaratri literally means 'the night of Lord Shiva' and unlike other festivals associated with Hinduism there is no fun and merrymaking on the day. But the night provides an opportunity to cleanse the ignorance and realize that you are Brahman and open the door to bliss.
The day after Shivratri is Amavasi – the dark night or the no moon night. It symbolizes the evil forces – desire, greed, illusion, arrogance, jealousy, and anger – which dominate the Kaliyuga. Shiva is believed to have appeared in the form of 'Lingodabhavamurti' or Jyotir Linga on the Shivratri night. The Linga is an attempt to give form to the formless Brahmn. Praying to Shiva is to escape from miseries of Kaliyuga.
The Mahashivratri fasting begins on the morning of Shivratri and ends next day morning or the Amavasya morning. Since it is a long Upvaas or Vrat, many people consume a special meal known as 'phalar.'
- Devotees wake up before sunrise and take bath and wear clean clothes.
- Applying of sacred ash, or vibhuthi, is an important aspect on the day. People also wear a Rudraksha Mala.
- The idols of Ganesh, Shiva and Parvati are cleaned and a lamp is lit.
- Most people then visit a nearby Shiva temple. In most places, Shivratri is largely observed in temples.
- Some people observing fast consume a mid-day meal consisting of non-cereal food such as boiled potatoes which is made into a curry without onion, garlic, adarak or haldi. Another food eaten on the day is pakori or Kutt Singahri ki puri.
- Most devotees go for a fruit diet and drink lots of water.
- No meal is eaten after sunset.
- Next meal is taken on the morning of Amavasi after doing puja and giving alms.
- The entire night is spend in a nearby Shiva temple or by chanting Mantras or listening to stories related to Shiva.
- Some of the important mantras that are chanted on the day include:
- Shiva Panchakshari Mantra – Om Namah Shivaya or chanting the sacred names of Lord Shiva.
- People who have a Shivling at home can bathe the Shivling with water intermittently throughout the night.
All the rituals on the night of Shivratri are meant to cleanse the ignorance and realize the Brahmn manifest in you. The fasting, rituals and chanting are meant to kill desire, greed, illusion, arrogance, jealousy, and anger. This will make you a better person and prepare you to face the challenges.
Shivratri Prayers and Mantras
Apart from fasting and keeping vigil at night, Hindu devotees also chant sacred prayers and mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva on Maha Shivratri night. In fact these mantras can be chanted on a daily basis.
Some of the Holy Siva mantras recommended for Maha Sivaratri are
Shiva Panchakshari Mantra – Om Namah Shivaya
Shiva Sakti Panchakshari Mantra – Om Hrim Namah Shivaya
Mrutyunjaya Mantra –
Om Trayambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanat
Mrutyor Mukshiya Mamrutat
Shiva Gayatri Mantra –
Om tatpuruṣhaya vidmahe
Mahadevaya dhimahi
Tanno rudrah prachodayat
Apart from this one can chant the 108 names or 1008 names of Lord Shiva or the 24 Sacred Names of Lord Siva.
Twenty Four Sacred Names of Shiva
1. Om maheswaraya namaha
2. Om mahadevaya namaha
3. Om sarveswaraya namaha
4. Om shivaya namaha
5. Om Shankaraya namaha
6. Om Saswataya namaha
7. Om pasupataye namaha
8. Om umapataye namaha
9. Om brahmadhipataye namaha
10. Om parameswaraya namaha
11. Om bhasmangaragaya namaha
12. Om mahesaya namaha
13. Om nityaya namaha
14. Om shuddhaya namaha
15. Om mrutyunjayaya namaha
16. Om bhutesaya namaha
17. Om mrudaya namaha
18. Om sarvaya namaha
19. Om sadashivaya namaha
20. Om bhavaya namaha
21. Om sarvajnaya namaha
22. Om bhimaya namaha
23. Om vasudevaya namaha
24. Om tripurantakaya namaha


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Hello blog world! Myself and May B. Insane have sure had a roller coaster ride lately, and not in a good way. I thought I'd share a slightly funny story.
The other day I was at work out in the barn getting ready to look at pigs. There was a stock trailer (one of the big semi-pulled ones) backed up to the dock getting ready to unload pigs. There was also a loud argument going on right beside the stock trailer between the truck driver and a company employee. Since I didn't want to get involved I just kind of stood back and watched for a few minutes. This turned out to be an excellent idea...
The argument (over something stupid by the way) continues and my eyes kind of wandered around a bit. I looked above the trucker's head and noticed that one of the pigs on the second level of the trailer has pushed his butt up to the side of the trailer and his tail is sticking out waving. As I am easily amused, I thought this was kind of funny. It wasn't as funny as what happened next though. As I watched bemusedly this pig (it was apparently a gilt) (a gilt is an unbred female pig) peed about a gallon of urine.... right down onto the head of the irate trucker. As his mouth was open arguing at the time it hit the top of his bald head and ran right into his mouth!!! Everybody there just died laughing as he sputtered wetly.
Last I saw him he was washing out his mouth with water and spitting it out.... Gotta love pigs!
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Today is Paul's dad's 100th birthday anniversary. It's hard to believe he's been gone for twenty-three years. He loved his overalls. At one time Amy had a pair of them, probably still does. He was a gentleman and a gentle man, who loved his family. In later years he talked on the phone to many of his buddies almost every day, just checking on them, as they did him, as well. He loved his Ashley heater, too, that was in the den and which he kept stoked and roaring in the winter time.
This picture was made at Mama Nick's sister's home just across the way (Aunt Ginny and Uncle Wendell's). They had made ice cream and we were all sitting around on the patio enjoying the "cream" and each other.
This is probably my favorite of him - with Amy, the first grandchild, and with Sally, the horse. Amy (nearly 2 1/2) loved her DaNick. This was made at "the Kimberly Place," on Highway 72 West, where they lived at the time.
Daddy Nick died in 1987, and at the time that seemed to be an old age. But it really isn't, now, relatively. I wish we could have had him with us much longer.
David, Paul's brother, called him last night and during the conversation asked Paul if he knew what tomorrow was. And he did. Wonderful that the brothers remembered this very special day.


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Catholic Vigilance
August 12, 2007
"Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival."
How do Catholics wait vigilantly for the Lord?
The answer is simple; we wait in prayer. And, the greatest prayer we have is the Holy Sacrifice of Mass. The Mass is the Sacrifice of Jesus on the cross offered up continually under appearances of bread and wine. It is the final perfect sacrifice. The Catholic Mass is the age-old representation of the ultimate salvific act of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Sacrifice of the Cross. Each Mass should beautifully manifest this Catholic doctrine through its prayers and rituals. Authentic liturgy should honor and glorify God, atone for man's sins, and thank God for the graces He has bestowed on the world.
When we attend Mass we enter a world that is partly visible and partly invisible. A world of symbols and rituals, through which we remember Christ's saving deeds and renew His Sacrifice. It is a world so full of meaning that even the holiest and wisest never stop wondering at its mystery.
In March I offered at all Masses an outline of Pope Benedict's Apostolic Exhortation, Sacramentum Caritatis where he speaks of ars celebrandi — that is, the art of celebrating [the Mass]. The Holy Father says, "…everything – texts, music, execution – ought to correspond to the meaning of the mystery being celebrated…"
We are at the Foot of the Cross at each Mass. This place is not Peoria, AZ. Today is not August 12, 2007. This place is Mount Calvary. Today is Good Friday. Envision yourself there.
At His feet we plea: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
The Kyrie is the only short prayer in Mass rite in Greek. The Kyrie eleison nine times addresses fervent petitions for mercy to the triune God. The Kyrie is a cry for help of touching humility and simplicity, one proceeding naturally and directly from the heart.
The ninefold signification of the Kyrie is devoutly thought to refer to the nine kinds of sins and wants, or it has been said that thereby we express our desire of union with the nine choirs of angels.
At His feet we sing: Gregorian chant was developed from Hebrew chants. Gregorian chant has been for centuries the music of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the most notable contribution of the Catholic church to the musical tradition of the west. Chant is an important part of the history and tradition of the Catholic Church.
Gregorian chant belongs in the Catholic liturgy today. The Vatican II document, Sacrosanctum Concilium states that "the Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as specially suited to the Roman liturgy; therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services."
The organ amplifies our prayer. The pipe organ is the instrument named by the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council as the traditional instrument for our worship. Choirs were to be led by the most suitable instrument to lead a congregation:
"… the pipe organ is to be held in high esteem, for it is the traditional musical instrument which adds a wonderful splendor to the Church's ceremonies and powerfully lifts up man's mind to God and to higher things." (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 1963)
Pope Paul VI's 1967 Instruction Musicam Sacram repeats this. And in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, once again the pipe organ is reaffirmed as the instrument to be afforded first place. And "it is appropriate that…. the organ be blessed according to the Roman Rituale" So important a part of the church is the organ that the instrument has its own special blessing rite!
Prayer and music; two important aspects of Catholic worship.
Let us pray our beliefs well, so that we may live this day's gospel: "Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them. And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way, blessed are those servants."
4 Responses to "Catholic Vigilance"
August 13, 2007 at 2:27 am
That was a really good post, Father. I take it that it was your homily for today? Very appropriate. Good homilies are hard to come by, sadly enough.
August 13, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Good post
However one thing: It appears that organists are becoming very scarce these days. We are currently looking for a good music director and those who have applied either play the organ poorly or not at all.
So if you have a good organist, hang on to them!
August 13, 2007 at 4:51 pm
August 13, 2007 at 11:20 pm
This is great, Father. Coincidentally, I just wrote a post on the virtue of strength yesterday. (Click on my name to check out the blog.) My thoughts were very similar to yours, we are strong in quietness and in trust (Is 30:15).


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21 years. 21 years I've done nothing but be the best son, friend, classmate, employee, heck, a lover that I can be. And for those 21 years, while I got my props from time to time, still don't get the respect I deserve, still don't get the admiration I deserve, still don't get the appreciation that I deserve. And while I try not to be a very important person that much, I just want to be known for something, and that is being the best guy around. I've always made sure that I can be a guy you can count on, someone you would admire for his feats and efforts that I've done. But no. My life was never the sun over the rainbow sort to speak, it has always been a tough life for me. I still get to eat three times a day, get to sleep in a bed, have what you wold call a decent life, but for me, I've always had to go through a life taking shit after shit after shit all the time. I know I shouldn't be complaining, there are more people out there having a worst life than me, but this is my life, I'm selfish in nature, I think I have the worst life in the world.
But I know that I shouldn't be thinking this way. I know that I must do something about it. For the past months I've been thinking of changing my style. Changing the way I live my life. I want to do it in a dramatic manner. And with the new year looming, I thought of repackaging myself for the new year. I rebirth sort to speak. That's why I vowed that the time 2012 comes, there will be a rebirth. It's sort of a new year's resolution, but something I will have to live by for the rest of my life. I've always been that quiet, kind guy but in all honesty, guys like that don't get the respect they deserve. No one gives a crap about them. Come to think of it, people crap on them. Good guys get to be treated like crap, and that's what I'm trying to change. While I can't do that much for the people's perspective over good guys, I'm not going to let myself be treated like crap. It's time for me to face the light and be a better man.
So I vowed to myself, that I will be what I always wanted myself to be, someone who can adapt to any person, any place or ant situation. I want to be someone that people will just have no force but to admire. I want to be someone that keeps on doing good things in life. I want to be amazing. I want to be great. I want to be that damn good in anything I do and people will be left but to like it. I want to be that guy that is not shy and will interact with anybody, call someone as it fits and be the coolest guy around. I don't want to elaborate that much but simply put, I want to be a great person. This doesn't happen overnight, its something that I must work on. It's another year ahead of me. While 2011 was good at most, I went through a lot of shit and I want to make sure that 2012 will be worth it. I might still have to go through a lot of shit but I want to go through it like a boss. People can claim that 2012 is their year, but I guess no hurt can be done if I claim it to myself as well.
So for this 2012, I'm going to be different. I'm going to be the Noel Yulo that people have never known before. Sure, no one would care, but hey, this is my life, I'll do what I want to do. No one can dictate me. I want to be better, badder, stronger than ever. For 21 years, I was a good guy, but no one ever appreciated it. So know, now, I'll be the Noel Yulo that people might hate, but whatever, like I could give a fuck, I'll be what people didn't imagine I'll be. So 2012 marks the beginning, the rebirth of Noel Yulo. I could have been the best son, the best friend, the best classmate, the best employee, the best boyfriend that I could be, but no, I'll let them taste the best Noel Yulo that they'll ever set their eyes upon. I'm not going for the worst, but I'm surely going to be the best at what I do, and trust me, I'll blow heads off when I get the real shit out. REBIRTH. 2012. The new Noel Yulo is coming. And he's doing it, like a boss!


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TodaysMama and GameStop are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I'm sharing this meme with you.
1. What is your holiday wish for your family?
-- hmmm that is a good one. I wish that we could all be together. Part of our family is going to visit inlaws for Christmas.
2. What is your Christmas morning tradition?
-- We started a new tradition last year. Everyone comes over and has breakfast (egg casserole, of course), and after breakfast we see what each other has stuffed in our stockings. (we all bring little goodies to put in each others stocking ;)
3. If you could ask Santa for one, completely decadent wish for yourself, what would it be?
-- I would say a cruise vacation for me and my family
4. How do you make the holidays special without spending any money?
-- we go look at the "tacky" lights in town. It is a huge thing for us!
5. What games did you play with your family growing up?
-- uhm... Sorry and Chinese Checkers! (aging myself, I think)
6. What holiday tradition have you carried on from your own childhood?
-- NO opening gifts until after breakfast!! (Santa stuff is excluded!)
7. Where would you go for a Christmas-away-from-home trip?
-- I think a cabin int he mountains would be awesome! Esp if it snowed!
8. Check out GameStop and tell us, what are the three top items on your GameStop Wish List this year?
XBox 360 250 GB with Kinect
Nintendo Red DSi XL Bundles
Super Super Mario Bundle - with Free Charge Station!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Giveaway from GameStop and Todays Mama!
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- Mere Musing said...
Hi! Following you via GFC, Twitter and NetworkedBlogs, I have quite the age range of kidletts too, :) My oldest is 21, my youngest is almost 2, with three more in between. I LOVE your banner, so darn cute! I'm not as busy as you however, I'm currently a SAHM, but wow, reading your profile makes ME tired! lol Great to 'meet' you!
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Consecutive independent evaluations of the work of the Children's University has been undertaken by 'Leadership for Learning – The Cambridge Network' led by Professor John MacBeath of the University of Cambridge in partnership with Fischer Family Trust. These evaluations recognise that 'Children's University pupils attend better by virtue of the activities which enhance their school experience … achieve better by virtue of renewed self-confidence in their own potential … enjoy learning more because they extend their repertoire of interests and see learning in a new light.'
The valuable contributions made by Professor MacBeath to evaluation of our provision has been integral to the development of the Children's University.
The most recent: "Evaluating provision, progress and quality of learning in the Children's University 2012" detail the work undertaken by, and the findings of, Professor MacBeath.
As our network of local CU centres continues to grow and flourish, we are moving away from a national evaluation and looking more closely at each local community and seeking, through structured evaluation work, undertaken by our local CU centres, for first-hand evidence of the impact of Children's University across a diverse network, which we consider provides us with a greater opportunity to reflect on the value of CU provision and to continuously build upon the work we do in local communities.
What do others say about us?
Alongside the more formal evaluations undertaken the comments we receive from the children, their parents and carers, as well as the schools they attend, provide us with further evidence of just how engaged our CU Learners are.
- "The Children's University makes you want to go to school more. The courses are fun courses ... and you get the credits."
- "I joined the computer club and practiced really hard. I got better. We don't have a computer at home but I could take this one home. It really helped me."
- "I'm not so worried about putting my hand up or trying things out in class because that's what you do in CU. Nobody puts you down for trying."
- "I love learning new things."
- "I am not afraid to try things out even if I get it wrong."
- "I love the lectures!"
- "Now I feel much more confident about the work in class."
- "You don't have to be in school to learn."
- "Even if I am not feeling very well I'll still come to school because I don't want to miss Children's University after school."
- "What we do in the Children's University means a lot to me."
- "No one ever bullies you in the CU. It just wouldn't be what CU is like."
- "Going to university made me and my parents really proud. Like seeing me in a cap and gown. My mum said she never thought she would see inside a university. It just makes me feel proud."
- "Children's University has been a fantastic experience for all three of our children. They are three very different characters and Children's University has inspired and challenged them all."
- "Children's University has helped support our children's learning and widen their world. I wish you all the best for the future and hope you will be able to support many more children through the experience that is the Children's University."
- "Congratulations on a job well done and I am happy to spout off to all and sundry the benefit the Children's University brings the children and our wider community."
- "He's just a different person now; puts his hand up in class, joins in, volunteers to help, brims with a confidence that was never there before."
- "I really want to take the attitude that success out of school equals success in school. The Children's University has been invaluable in raising standards across the school."
- "Our data shows a direct correlation between success out of the classroom and performance in school."
- "The improvements in self-esteem as a result of Children's University participation directly translate into improved performances in the classroom."
- "It is much more child-led; they are given a lot more ownership of their own learning."
- "It is the enthusiasm and delight youngsters get from doing things and learning things they had not thought of before, exploring new areas, new ways of learning."
- "Watching the children and young people when we got to the graduation made all the work worthwhile, it was absolutely fantastic. You get such a buzz out of seeing the difference it makes to so many of them."


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Let's see.... so, on Monday, we played Zombies in the Avalon building, an older church building with lots of adding on. :) Needless to say, tons of fun. :) Until I injured my toe (blood blister. That popped.). But still tons of fun. Just, you know, running around the halls of the church, trying not to be tagged by one of the "Zombies".... the point is to be the last one tagged. Yup, lots of fun. :)
Tuesday was a good day. We picked up a new investigator! Her name is Karisma Woods, and her dad is a member, but her mom is not. Karisma wants to be baptized, but hasn't been able to take the lessons really because of basketball, apparently. Well, anyways, we set up an appointment to start teaching her the lessons on Wednesday! We're super excited. :)
We also got back into the Stinchcombs home! We finished the whole first lesson this time, and it went really well. Even the oldest, Jacob, was involved this time, and payed attention and seemed interested. :) The spirit was really good there, and I really think they're both going to progress. :)
Then we went and visited Kristie Boswell that night. Previously, we had left her and her husband to read the first chapter of the Book of Mormon. When we went to visit them, she was home with two of her kids (husband was at work), and she had told us that she didn't read it. So we read it with her, and her daughter, Melissa I think, followed along with us. The spirit in the home was incredible! She was almost in tears when we wrapped up. She then told us that she was going to take the Book of Mormon with her that weekend to work and read it all! EEK! I can't wait to hear how it goes tomorrow! :D
We taught David and Terra Pitts on Wednesday. David is seriously one of the stinking cutest 7 year-olds I have ever met. He said that he had prayed about the Plan of Salvation, which we had taught him last time, and that he got an answer back that it was true! And then he got after his mom because she got up late on Sunday and they didn't make it to church. So, this week, we taught them about the Gospel of Christ, and both Terra and David asked good questions. :) It's so awesome to see these two have the desire to learn and to come back to church. :)
We also had an actual sit-down conversation with the Marsalas on Wednesday and re-taught the first lesson! It went really well, and it helped us know better where they were standing spiritually. So this week, to help them with their testimony of Joseph Smith, we're going to watch the Prophet of the Restoration movie with them. I hope it helps. :)
We had a very interesting lesson on Thursday night... so, on Tuesday, Brother Grigg in the 3rd ward called us up and told us that we had an appointment to meet with this potential investigator named Lino, and that he was going to bring a friend with him.
So, the first odd thing was that we were meeting in the Kaveman lounge above Ridleys. Nothing up there but tables, but still very interesting. So the meeting was Sister Stevens and I, Brother Grigg, Sister Neal, and then Lino and Doug, his friend.
So, we started out just by laying out some of both of our basic, core beliefs. And Lino and Doug started asking questions. And they were good questions. At first, Lino seemed to want to understand, and it was Doug that seemed a little more... attacking. Well, like I said, they had good questions, almost a little too good. As in deep doctrine questions. And we were starting to lose control. So, I turned to Doug, who's in charge of the kids ministry at his church, and made a connection with him. I mentioned that I've taught kids about Christ as well, and so we've had similar experiences. Then I asked him if, when kids come to him with deep questions, if he laid out the basics of their beliefs before he told them any deeper stuff. When he replied yes, I explained how we were in the same situation now. We would love to be able to explain and answer his questions, but that we had not had a chance to lay out the basics of the Gospel yet.
There was a very visible change in that moment. It was suddenly Doug who was wanting to hear more what we had to say, and Lino was the one attacking us, even though we may of had the same belief as he did. It was very hard to keep calm and not argue back, but I am very grateful that I have the gift of the Holy Ghost to guide me to what to say.
It seemed like our conversation was 2 hours long, but Brother Grigg neatly wrapped up the discussion at 8 o'clock, nearly 50 minutes after we started. We ended with a prayer, and offered both Lino and Doug a Book of Mormon (we, having previously, explained that the Book of Mormon was another testament of Jesus Christ). Lino flat out refused, saying that all we need is the bible, but Doug took it! I don't know if he'll really read it or not, or if we'll hear from him again. We saw him talking with Lino outside afterwards, and Lino seemed upset. But we feel like we have planted the seed in Doug, and that maybe, one day, he'll be ready to accept the full truth.
It was a hard lesson/discussion to go through, but I am very grateful for it. It was an experience I will never forget, for sure.
On Saturday, we met with the Taylors again, and had another fantastic lesson with Brother Taylor. He again was very active in the conversation, and you can tell that he really wants to know. I think that he already knows, he just doesn't realize it yet. I love the Taylors! They're such an amazing family!
On Sunday, we spoke in 3rd ward (again), and my talk was on agency. There was one part where I almost cried. I was talking about how I don't need to see the news every day to see Satan trying to pull us down, trying to make us make the wrong decisions. I just needed to see the people who I visit and love to see Satan trying to work against us, and I was hit with an overloading sense of love for everyone in the congregation. I found myself pleading with them to make those right choices so that they could be happy. It was a very special and spiritual experience for me.
We had another lesson with the Martin girls last night, and I think it was the best lesson we've had with them. They were all very quiet, took turns answering questions, and even Chloee, who usually is the disruptor, was really quiet and was involved. They're excited for General conference to come up.
We also taught the Higleys about Missionary work. Sister Higley is so sweet! She made some cookies for the first time (as to first time ever or first time in the oven or first time here in the US I wasn't quite sure about), but they were really good. :) Some sort of like, macaroonish cookie or something. Very yummy. :)
We spent the rest of our Sunday night with one of 3rd ward families, the Jensens. We played some sort of number game with them (they would read a question, and you would have to guess the answer. For example "How much did the biggest pumpkin weigh?", and then we would guess who was the closest in answer.), and just had fun with them. They're an awesome family. :)
Well, that's all for this week! It was a really great week, and I just love being here in Kuna. It's the best. :)
Love y'all! Keep the Faith Strong!
Sister Empey


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Saturday, June 28, 2008
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Murphy strikes again
Our sweetie has set himself on a pretty strict schedule for the past month to two months. I could time it perfectly..what time he would get sleepy, what time he would wake up, and he had not disappointed me yet. He wakes up religiously between 6:00-6:15am laughing away and his best time of day is between 11:00am-12:30pm. Judging on this fact, I booked our wedding photographer to do our first family photo as a gift for Richard for Father's day. (He had the choice of stocking his wine fridge, going to the Whitewater rafting park in Charlotte, or a family photo..he chose the photo..what a guy!) So I told her to be there at 11:30am originally, but then changed it to 11am since he was doing so well. So yesterday came...and of course, Corbin wakes up SCREAMING at 5am. URGH!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
My inspiration
Thanks to the inspiration of my friend, Emily, I made this video to show all the good things that have happened in the past 5 months. Hers was for her son's 1 year and was way cooler, but I'm sure I'll make another. At first, I claimed it would be a Father's Day present, but seriously..who am I kidding. It was all for me :) I feel like all I do is b*tch about motherhood on this thing. I don't mean to, but I guess its partially for therapy and partially to give an accurate picture of what its really like to be a mother. There really is no way I could ever describe to you what it is truly like to become a parent. Its something you have to feel on your own time and in your own way. Starting with having a child ;) But all though the past five months have been a huge transition for us, this video represents what I feel it is like to be a mother. I'm sure in 20 years all Corbin will hear about is how he cried for what felt like 4 months straight, but in all honesty...this is what really mattered. :) So here's to you Corbs..making me the happiest woman in the world for 5 months and for 5 million to come. :) :)
P.S. - To a "parent" eye, these pictures don't all look the same...but to the normal naked eye, they might..ha ha! It's a mommy thing..Enjoy!!


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"It makes little difference whether one dies at the age of thirty or three score and ten, since in either case, other men wand women will continue living, the world will go on before." - Camus
I remember the difficult days when Catherine was diagnosed with a fetal tumor in utero. Or when she was first diagnosed with brain cancer. My world was devastated, yet other people would continue going on with their daily living like nothing happened.
This post was inspired by the book "The Bible Jesus Read" by Philip Yancy.


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July 12-13 - French Broad River Paddle Trail Leave No Trace Learn n' Paddle Overnighter Sponsored by RiverLink. Join RiverLink on an overnight camping trip on the French Broad River Paddle Trail to learn and practice the principles of Leave No Trace for river corridors.
The cost is $45 per person and includes:
Rafting Supplies, food (dinner, breakfast, snacks and drinks), Leave
no trace training, and an enjoying the beautiful French Broad River.
To register CLICK HERE. You will receive a confirmation email.
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RiverLink and Southern Raft Supply are teaming up with the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers to host an overnight paddle trip on the French Broad River Paddle Trail to learn and practice Leave No Trace principles for River Corridors. The trip will start out Friday afternoon on Section 8, paddling from below Redmon Dam to the Big Pine Campsite (across from Barnard River Access Park). The group will spend Friday night at the Big Pine Campsite. Saturday participants will paddle Section 9 of the French Broad from Barnard to the Stackhouse River Access. Learning and practicing Leave No Trace principles along the way. The trip is scheduled to begin at noon of Friday and anticipates being at Stackhouse by noon on Saturday, and back to Asheville by 2 PM.
Leave No Trace - Enjoying the Outdoors Responsibly
Join RiverLink, Southern Raft Supply and the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers for an interactive presentation and discussion that will focus on the elements of the Leave No Trace minimum impact program. This session will highlight the Leave No Trace outdoor skills and ethics program, which is applicable to all outdoor enthusiasts and all environments. This national program is administered by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, whose mission is to teach people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. In addition to learning the hows and whys behind the importance of practicing Leave No Trace, participants will be provided with information on how to easily and effectively integrate Leave No Trace into their daily lives and programs. The Traveling Trainers are committed to teaching Leave No Trace education as they live on the road, sleep 200 nights a year in a tent, and offer this award winning program in communities from coast to coast.
The French Broad River Paddle Trail will serve to protect the river as a resource for recreation, environmental stewardship, education, and economic development. The trail promotes long term partnerships to develop and maintain a low impact water trail with, Leave No Trace paddle-in camping every 8-10 miles along the river corridor. The French Broad River Paddle Trail provides 117 river miles, from Rosman, NC to the NC border where it connects to 101 miles of TN French Broad River Blueway.
The RiverLink campsites are protected with conservation and recreation easements that ensure they will reamain free and open to the public in perpetuity. Check out the new French Broad River Paddle Trail Map The online map, is a great resource for planning your trip.
French Broad River Paddle Trail Community Forum Launches If you would like to share your trip experiences, learn more about the river directly from the paddling community, stay up to date on events and volunteer opportunities, or help us maintain the trail, please JOIN THE FORUM
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Camping on The French Broad River Paddle Trail
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Cheryl Cole bounces back as a blonde bombshell?
It's so true what they say – whenever something awful or stressful has happened in a woman's life, the major part of coming back stronger usually involves some element of a makeover – clothes, attitude, and even her hair. Cheryl Cole has gone through various different shades and chops from a chavvy blonde look when … Continue reading
My must-visit fashion and beauty stores in USA
Whenever I go to the US, I always hate coming back home – usually due to the great weather, the politeness and kindness of the people around me and just the general fact I LOVE USA. When I first started taking vacations (or holidays if you're British) over there, I noticed how different the fashion … Continue reading
Where fashion and beauty meet in Accessories
A week ago I came back from a one week break in sunny Florida, USA. My goodness, after the 100 degrees of weather we had almost every day, it's no surprise why they're called the sunshine state. So for the next while, I'll be incorporating some of the thing's I've found interesting from across the … Continue reading
Lady Gaga's gone GAGA!
Apologies for my lack-of-updated content over the last week or so, but unfortunately my internet broke down for the entire time, and I was sunning myself in sunny Florida! Seriously, the weather here compared to there – SUCH a huge let down! Definitely feeling the holiday blues. But anyways, lets have a brief catch up … Continue reading
Best Dressed Girls at the MTV Movie Awards 2011
On the evening of 5th June 2011, the MTV Movie Awards 2011 were held at Universal Studios Gibson Amphitheatre in Uni City, California. It seems the girls attending had the perfect summer evening to show off their extravagant outfits. Here's a taster of some of my favourites of the best dressed: Our very own British … Continue reading
Top 10 Wardrobe Maintenance Tips
Everyone always has their individual ways about how to maintain a clean, stylish wardrobe along with their own rules about keeping and giving away clothes. Here's my top 10 tips I swear by: 1) Ensure there is variety You don't want to look in your wardrobe to find a selection of clothes/shoes/accessories that are all … Continue reading
An Investment for Style
So it's the 5th June 2011. We've been told by the television weather teams that this month is going to be an absolute scorcher! So far, we've had a couple of good but awfully windy days and then today – the one day I planned to start my summer jogging workout was cold, windy and … Continue reading
From Nation's Sweetheart to Nation's X-Fashion
So since the wedding, we've heard all the latest about Cheryl Cole being tipped as the new judge on the USA X Factor (with the help of dear old Simon Cowell of course). She turned up to the auditions in an orange Oscar de la Renta top, teamed with Diane von Furstenberg trousers and a … Continue reading
Chunky is the new stilletto
As much as I absolutely adore heels, I have a pretty weak right ankle (not because I'm old and frail, but due to excessive ballet practice, a tennis accident and trying to save a waffle – the last one is oddly true!) so whenever I wear heels I've got to feel really secure in them. … Continue reading
Office Summer Chic
Its mid April (a time once where I remember only ever seeing weeks of rain) and surprisingly the weather outside is a scorching 26 degrees *fans self*. I had an interview this morning and couldn't face the thought of once again putting on my trusty dark coloured dress and black tights. So instead I went … Continue reading


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Maybe I should rephrase… this webpage is not just about my work but will also give you glimpses of what I do or don't, look at or look away from, enjoy or not and appreciate or criticize.
Last night I was at a Potluck and we decided to play a movie. Everyone has different taste of-course and different recommendations. We settled to watch a movies, that I know for a fact that I would have never watched from the description that I heard. I was outvoted hence had to. I have to admit though that I loved it and recommended it to couple friends too.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is based on a graphic comic novel series and these graphical elements are very evident through out the entire movie. I may not appreciate some other aspects of it but I praise the way that the different styles and mediums are conceptualized and executed. I think it was a good watch and you can also learn a bit of graphic lessons from it.


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חדש בפרחי עירית!
ניתן להזמין עוגות יום הולדת חלבי/פרווה בתוספת לזר פרחים בהזמנה מראש.
העוגות הן עוגות קצפת או מוס בטעמים של טריקולד ריבת חלב וניל אגוזים יער השחור ועוד...
דרושה עובדת עם ניסיון, פרטים בטלפון 03-9301850.
Irit Flowers, a well known and much loved flowers shop established 25 years ago managed by Irit and Shuki, husband and wife who work together and give a personal service to all their customers. The shop is located in the middle of orchards - a small reminder of times gone by in Petach Tikva. In the shop you can find a large selection of fresh flowers that are delivered to the shop on a daily basis straight from the fields and placed in a cold storage room to preserve freshness. Gifts, surprises and chocolates can be added to all orders or even a selection of sweets and quality wines. The shop also offers a selection of plants for the home or office, bamboo and bonsai plants; there is a large choice of pots and planters to be sent with all plants or trees. A superior weekly service is on offer to all business customers including quality vases and other accessories on loan.
For the religious community Irit flowers can provide kosher flowers by authorization of Rabbi Efrati Shalit'a.
We look forward to welcoming you to Irit Flowers and wish you pleasant shopping.
'Irit Flowers'
Irit Flowers deliver flowers to the following places:
Petach Tikva, Beerot Yitzhak, Gat Rimon, Kfar Ma'ash, Kfar sirkin, Mazor, Nachalim, Rosh Haayin, Rinatya, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Bnei Brak,Givat Shmuel,Tel Aviv,Oranit,Elkana,Shaarei Tikva, Holon, Bat Yam, Saviyon, Ariel, Elad, Hod Hasharon, Kfar Saba, Ramat Hasharon, Raanana, Kiriat Ono, Alfei Menshe, Magshimim, Hagor, Matan, Nurit, Ganei Tikva, Shoam, Einat, Givat Hashlosha, Modiin, Maccabim, Reut


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In the fall of 2010, three friends gathered to discuss a shared vision for an entrepreneurial enterprise dedicated to building hope in the hearts of individuals, families and communities through marketplace opportunities. This vision of hope quickly became the foundation for the formation of DIRA(deer-uh).
It is the belief of the founders of DIRA that talent and skills are gifts given to every individual, and it is the hope of a marketplace opportunity that often inspires a person to pursue the successful development of these skills and talents. It is for this hope and purpose that DIRA was formed and from which DIRA derives its marketing message "made to create".
DIRA has carefully selected unique, beautifully designed, handcrafted products created by highly skilled artists in South Africa. Our mission is to reveal the beautiful works of this resourceful, conservation-oriented design culture to the global market.
Grace was born and reared in Houston, Texas. She received her degree in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University with Related Works in Computer Science, Business Administration, Religious Studies and Studio Art. She later recieved an MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College where she met her husband. She has worked as a Real Estate Analyst For Goldman Sachs, a strategic consultant for Fidelity Investments, a financial analyst for Prime Cable, an account manager for Ogilvy and Mather and the Business and Marketing Director for Amy's Ice Creams, Austin, Texas. She is also the former Teaching Director of Community Bible Study-South Tampa Class.
Grace lives part time on a game farm in South Africa near the Kruger Park with her husband and three children. Grace is an artist who loves drawing, writing and interior design. She also enjoys studying scripture and running.
Lauren grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Florida State University where she studied Accounting and received an MBA. After college, Lauren worked for Coopers and Lybrand before accepting a position with Outback Steakhouse, Inc. in 1991. Lauren served as Vice President and Controller before leaving to spend more time with her family in 2001.
She currently lives in Tampa with her husband and two teenage children. Lauren has enjoyed working with her husband's business and serving on the board of various organizations including Young Life and Created Women. Her hobbies include horseback riding, exercise and traveling.
Alex was raised in Tampa and studied business at the University of Florida followed by a brief career in commercial banking at Bank of America. She is the mother of five, has recently remarried and gained two step-children as well.
Before co-founding Dira, Alex spent her free time mentoring women and children in Tampa's inner city. Her hobbies include interior design, exercise, playing the piano and cooking.
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A lifestyle blog with a little bit of everything! Makeup and beauty, planning, recipes and so much more!
Rimmel Fix and Perfect Pro Face Primer
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer pencil in CIA
NYC skin matching foundation in light
Elf HD Powder
Urban Decay Urban Glow Cream Highlight in Moonshine
Elf Blush and Bronzer Duo
Elf Eyelid Primer in Sheer
Elf Duo Eyeshadow Cream in blueberry (I used the light blue as a base, the dark blue to line my eyes- then I topped the liner with eyeshadow to set it.)
Elf studio beauty on the go palette in Night on the Town
NYC Instant Lash Mascara
Elf Eyebrow kit in medium
Love and Beauty Lip gloss in a shimmery pink (I don't think it has a name)
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Notice what the young man at the end says. He mentions something about "guys in bandannas" and that is also what the undercover police at the Toronto G20 wore.
There was a girl with a bike that threw her bike at the officers pushing her. The report covering this incident also mentions there were four businesses with windows broken out:
Here in the next clip is a better view of what happened to her. The police chief justifies the excessive force of the police saying the people were told to disperse and didn't obey:


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The problem with most libraries is you can't eat or drink inside. Or talk. Journal solves that problem by combining a bookish atmosphere with strong coffee and down-home cooking. Long communal tables with illuminated bookshelves hanging overhead make this the ideal place for those 'intellectual dates'.


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Bloomsburg rolls No. 3 W. Chester
Roundup: No. 3 Shippensburg wins 10th consecutive match
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -- Bloomsburg improved to 12-0 on the season as they downed West Chester on Saturday afternoon 8-1. With the win the Huskies improve to 5-0 in the PSAC East, while West Chester drops to 9-3 on the season and 4-2 in conference play.
The Huskies controlled the first half of play as they controlled the ball in the Golden Rams defensive half. Bloomsburg was able to fire nine shots in the first half, while only allowing three shots by West Chester.
Brooke Simonovich, Amanda Riley and Jenna DiSabatino each scored two goals apiece for the Huskies.
No. 2 Shippensburg 4, Slippery Rock 1
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. -- Playing in just her third game of the season, junior forward Sam Langone scored her first two goals of 2011 to spark Shippensburg to a 4-1 Senior Day victory against Slippery Rock on Saturday afternoon.
Before the game, Shippensburg's (12-2, 6-0 PSAC West) four seniors -- Katie Pufnock, Alyssa Stefanadis, Jenna Stine and Kristina Taylor -- were honored for their contributions to the program.
Stefanadis earned her first career start in goal and played 50 minutes, allowing one score and saving one shot. Stine, a defender, also earned her first career start in a Raider uniform after having transferred from Slippery Rock after her sophomore year.
No. 4 UMass-Lowell 2, Franklin Pierce 1
RINDGE, N.H. -- Ali Ferraro had a hand in both goals as the River Hawks outlasted Franklin Pierce 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
UMass Lowell snaps back from a disappointing overtime loss at Bentley on Thursday to improve to 12-2 overall this season and 6-1 in the Northeast-10. The Ravens fall to 5-8 on the year and 2-3 in conference play.
With the first 20 minutes yielding no results, the River Hawks broke through with the game's first goal at 21:22 on a penalty corner. Ferraro delivered the ball on the set play to Melissa Effertz at the top of the circle and Effertz uncorked her 10th goal of the year to take a 1-0 lead.
Having found its rhythm, UMass Lowell scored again at 26:39 to take control of the match. Ferraro got separation from the defense on a breakaway down the side and beat the goalkeeper from 20 feet out for her 13th score of the campaign.
Game information and photos compiled from athletic department websites.


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I found the below letter this morning on the bulliten of my moms group. Pretty much any mother can relate to this.
Dear Santa,
I've been a good mom all year. I've fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor's office more than my doctor, sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree on the school playground . I was hoping you could spread my list out over several Christmases, since I had to write this letter with my son's red crayon, on the back of a receipt in the laundry room between cycles, and who knows when I'll find anymore free time in the next 18 years.
Here are my Christmas wishes:
I'd like a pair of legs that don't ache (in any color, except purple, which I already have) and arms that don't hurt or flap in the breeze; but are strong enough to pull my screaming child out of the candy aisle in the grocery store.
I'd also like a waist, since I lost mine somewhere in the seventh month of my last pregnancy.
If you're hauling big ticket items this year I'd like fingerprint resistant windows and a radio that only plays adult music; a television that doesn't broadcast any programs containing talking animals; and a refrigerator with a secret compartment behind the crisper where I can hide to talk on the phone.
On the practical side, I could use a talking doll that says, "Yes, Mommy" to boost my parental confidence, along with two kids who don't fight and three pairs of jeans that will zip all the way up without the use of power tools.
I could also use a recording of Tibetan monks chanting "Don't eat in the living room" and "T ake your hands off your brother," because my voice seems to be just out of my children's hearing range and can only be heard by the dog.
If it's too late to find any of these products, I'd settle for enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair in the same morning , or the luxury of eating food warmer than room temperature without it being served in a Styrofoam container.
If you don't mind, I could also use a few Christmas miracles to brighten the holiday season. Would it be too much trouble to declare ketchup a vegetable? It will clear my conscience immensely.
It would be helpful if you could coerce my children to help around the house without demanding payment as if they were the bosses of an organized crime family.
Well, Santa, the buzzer on the dryer is ringing and my son saw my feet under the laundry room door. I think he wants his crayon back.
Have a safe trip and remember to leave your wet boots by the door and come in and dry off so you don't catch cold.
Help yourself to cookies on the table but don't eat too many or leave crumbs on my carpet.
Yours Always,MOM...!
Friday, December 19, 2008
A mothers Latter to Santa
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- Megan L Hutchings said...
This is so true and so funny ;)!
- December 22, 2008 at 9:44 AM
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Haven't been blogging about all my kayak trips in MA recently, but here's one. I've borrowed Dave's Old Town Castine for local salt water trips and we hit the big time today. We put in at the Ipswich Town Landing, went down the river for a mile or two against the solid incoming tide, and then poked out into the Atlantic, past the opening to Plum Island Sound.
The incoming tide was ripping over the shoals at the entrance to the Sound and was twisting back and forth with the options to go up the river, up the sound, or to crash on the shore. Added to this was the strong South by West wind that grinned at the tide (headed Southeast generally) and whipped up a chop wherever it could. We plowed through turbulent waves and whirlpools out in the mouth of the sound, hiding behind buoys that were almost submerged by the strong current.
Back up the river after a sandwich and strolled through the salt marsh peninsulas on the high tide while motorboats joy-rode down the channel. Made it back to the Town Landing about an hour past high tide and put up.


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I found this really yummy recipe at Tasty Kitchen the other day called Chicken Vegetable Lasagna. I had to change the recipe some to suit those in my family. My recipe is below, but if you want the full, fledged version, you can find it HERE. This recipe is a little time consuming to make, but the results are just delicious!
12 whole Lasagna Noodles
6 cups Chicken Broth
½ cups Flour
¼ teaspoons Dried Thyme
½ teaspoons Dried Basil, Divided
½ teaspoons Dried Oregano, Divided
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Cubed
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Shredded Carrots
2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
½ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 dashes Salt
2 dashes Pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place lasagna noodles in a 9×13 pan. Fill pan with hot water and a drizzle of olive oil and let noodles soak while preparing the other ingredients (omit this step if using oven-ready lasagna noodles).
In a large saucepan, whisk together chicken broth, flour, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each of basil and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer and thicken while preparing chicken and vegetables.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of basil and oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
In the same skillet, melt the butter, then add the chopped onion, garlic and carrots. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until heated through. Return chicken to skillet with vegetables.
Spread a scant cup of the thickened chicken broth in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles. Spread 1/3 of chicken and vegetable mixture over noodles. Top with 1/3 of the thickened broth (about 2 cups), followed by 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat twice, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Top with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, until lasagna is bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.


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Sunday, July 27, 2008
All hospitals have to pull their weight on uncompensated care
Tim Walters filed this op-ed piece Saturday in the Cleveland Plain Dealer: All hospitals have to pull their weight on uncompensated care. Seems MetroHealth, the nationally recognized public hospital in town, is in perilous financial condition. It is the largest provider of uncompensated health care in the state of Ohio, and if it goes under, Walters wonders what will happen to indigent patients
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
5th Circuit's decision in Poliner is out
Total win for Presbyterian/THR/medical-staff docs. HCQIA immunity for money damages held to apply to emergency suspension decisions during the fact-investigation phase of the peer-review process. Judge Higginbotham's opinion for a unanimous panel is here. It looks bullet-proof to me . . . . Pretty amazing saga, which I am sure won't be over until there's a petition for reconsideration/rehearing
Monday, July 21, 2008
Trying to Save by Increasing Doctors' Fees
Trying to Save by Increasing Doctors' FeesThat's the headline in this morning's New York Times' story about health plans (including Medicare) that are going to try to gin up some extra compensation for primary and preventive care in the hope that it will reduce more costly acute care down the road. Could it be? The dawning of the Age of Common Sense? Stay tuned . . .
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Making Malpractice a Criminal Matter
The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog has an entry today on a criminal case brought against a physician at the Harvard School of Public Health. The case is described a little more fully in the Boston Globe. According to the Globe story, the physician -- Dr. Rapin Osathanondh -- was performing an abortion on a 22-year-old woman who died during the procedure. Dr. Osathanondh was subsequently charged
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ABAKADA GURO PARTY LIST (formerly AASJS)1 OFFICERS/MEMBERS SAMSON S. ALCANTARA, ED VINCENT S. ALBANO, ROMEO R. ROBISO, RENE B. GOROSPE and EDWIN R. SANDOVAL, petitioners,
HON. CESAR V. PURISIMA, in his capacity as Secretary of Finance, HON. GUILLERMO L. PARAYNO, JR., in his capacity as Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and HON. ALBERTO D. LINA, in his Capacity as Commissioner of Bureau of Customs, respondents.
Public Officers
Excess of Collection of the Excess the Revenue Targets
Percent (%) of the Excess Collection to Accrue to the Fund
30% or below
– 15%
More than 30%
– 15% of the first 30% plus 20% of the remaining excess
Mr. Justice Dante O. Tinga
1 Under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court.
2 An Act to Improve Revenue Collection Performance of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Through the Creation of a Rewards and Incentives Fund and of a Revenue Performance Evaluation Board and for Other Purposes.
3 Section 2, RA 9335.
4 Section 3, id.
5 Section 4, id.
6 Section 6, id.
7 Section 7, id.
8 Section 11, id.
9 Section 12, id.
10 Cruz, Isagani, Philippine Constitutional Law, 1995 edition, p. 23.
11 Bernas, Joaquin, The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A Commentary, 1996 edition, pp. 848-849.
12 Cruz v. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, 400 Phil. 904 (2000). (Vitug, J., separate opinion)
13 See La Bugal-B'Laan Tribal Association, Inc. v. Ramos, G.R. No. 127882, 01 December 2004, 445 SCRA 1.
14 Tañada v. Angara, 338 Phil. 546 (1997).
15 Section 2, id.
16 Central Bank Employees Association, Inc. v. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, G.R. No. 148208, 15 December 2004, 446 SCRA 299.
19 Black's Law Dictionary, Special De Luxe 5th Edition, West, p. 481.
20 158 Phil. 60 (1974).
21 Id. Citations omitted.
22 Ambros v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 159700, 30 June 2005, 462 SCRA 572.
23 Section 2, RA 9335.
24 Section 18, Chapter 4, Title II, Book IV, Administrative Code of 1987.
25 Section 23, id.
26 Pelaez v. Auditor General, 122 Phil. 965 (1965).
27 Eastern Shipping Lines, Inc. v. POEA, G.R. No. L-76633, 18 October 1988, 166 SCRA 533.
28 Cruz, Isagani, Philippine Political Law, 1991 edition, p. 97.
29 Panama Refining Co. v. Ryan, 293 U.S. 388 (1935), (Cardozo, J., dissenting).
30 Section 5, Rule II, Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9335.
31 De Guzman, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 391 Phil. 70 (2000).
32 See Section 46(b)(8), Chapter 6, Title I, Subtitle A, Book V, Administrative Code of 1987.
33 Equi-Asia Placement, Inc. v. Department of Foreign Affairs, G.R. No. 152214, 19 September 2006, 502 SCRA 295.
34 453 Phil. 586 (2003). Mr. Justice (now Chief Justice) Puno's separate opinion was adopted as part of the ponencia in this case insofar as it related to the creation of and the powers given to the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee.
35 Id. (italics in the original)
36 Id.
37 Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority v. Citizens for the Abatement of Aircraft Noise, 501 U.S. 252 (1991).
38 Id.
39 Id.
40 See Mr. Justice (now Chief Justice) Puno's separate opinion in Macalintal.
41 E.g., by requiring the regular submission of reports.
42 See Mr. Justice (now Chief Justice) Puno's separate opinion in Macalintal.
43 See Tribe, Lawrence, I American Constitutional Law 131 (2000).
44 Id.
45 Id. at 141.
46 Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority v. Citizens for the Abatement of Airport Noise, supra.
47 Edu v. Ericta, 146 Phil. 469 (1970).
48 Bernas, Joaquin, The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A Commentary, 2003 edition, p. 664 citing Wayman v. Southward, 10 Wheat 1 (1852) and The Brig Aurora, 7 Cr. 382 (1813)).
49 Eslao v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 108310, 01 September 1994, 236 SCRA 161; Sierra Madre Trust v. Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 206 Phil. 310 (1983).
50 People v. Maceren, 169 Phil. 437 (1977).
51 See Eslao v. Commission on Audit, supra.
52 It is also for these reasons that the United States Supreme Court struck down legislative vetoes as unconstitutional in Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha (462 U.S. 919 [1983]).
53 Nachura, Antonio B., Outline Reviewer in Political Law, 2006 edition, p. 236.
54 Section 26, Article VI of the Constitution provides:
(2) No bill passed by either House shall become a law unless it has passed three readings on separate days, and printed copies thereof in its final form have been distributed to its Members three days before its passage, except when the President certifies to the necessity of its immediate enactment to meet a public calamity or emergency. Upon the last reading of a bill, no amendment thereto shall be allowed, and the vote thereon shall be taken immediately thereafter, and the yeas and nays entered in the Journal.
56 Philippine Political Law, 2002 edition, Central Lawbook Publishing Co., Inc., pp. 152-153.
57 The Philippine Constitution for Ladies, Gentlemen And Others, 2007 edition, Rex Bookstore, Inc., pp. 118-119.
58 The conference committee consists of members nominated by both Houses. The task of the conference committee, however, is not strictly limited to reconciling differences. Jurisprudence also allows the committee to insert new provision[s] not found in either original provided these are germane to the subject of the bill. Next, the reconciled version must be presented to both Houses for ratification. (Id.)
59 Supra note 56.
60 Supra note 57.
61 See Section 1, Article III of the Constitution. In Tañada v. Tuvera (230 Phil. 528), the Court also cited Section 6, Article III which recognizes "the right of the people to information on matters of public concern."
62 As much is recognized in Article 2 of the Civil Code which states that "Laws shall take effect after fifteen days following the completion of their publication either in the Official Gazette, or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, unless it is otherwise provided." Tañada recognized that "unless it is otherwise provided" referred to the date of effectivity. Simply put, a law which is silent as to its effectivity date takes effect fifteen days following publication, though there is no impediment for Congress to provide for a different effectivity date.
63 It has been suggested by Mr. Justice Antonio T. Carpio that Section 12 of RA 9335 is likewise unconstitutional because it violates the principle of separation of powers, particularly with respect to the executive and the legislative branches. Implicit in this claim is the proposition that the ability of the President to promulgate implementing rules to legislation is inherent in the executive branch.
There has long been a trend towards the delegation of powers, especially of legislative powers, even if not expressly permitted by the Constitution. (I. Cortes, Administrative Law, at 12-13.) Delegation of legislative powers is permissible unless the delegation amounts to a surrender or abdication of powers. (Id.) Recent instances of delegated legislative powers upheld by the Court include the power of the Departments of Justice and Health to promulgate rules and regulations on lethal injection (Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, 358 Phil. 410 [1998]); the power of the Secretary of Health to phase out blood banks (Beltran v. Secretary of Health, G.R. No. 133640, 133661, & 139147, 25 November 2005, 476 SCRA 168); and the power of the Departments of Finance and Labor to promulgate Implementing Rules to the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act. (Equi-Asia Placement v.DFA, G.R. No. 152214, 19 September 2006, 502 SCRA 295.)
The delegation to the executive branch of the power to formulate and enact implementing rules falls within the class of permissible delegation of legislative powers. Most recently, in Executive Secretary v. Southwing Heavy Industries (G.R. Nos. 164171, 164172 &168741, 20 February 2006, 482 SCRA 673), we characterized such delegation as "confer[ring] upon the President quasi-legislative power which may be defined as the authority delegated by the law-making body to the administrative body to adopt rules and regulations intended to carry out the provisions of the law and implement legislative policy." (Id., at 686, citing Cruz, Philippine Administrative Law, 2003 Edition, at 24.) Law book authors are likewise virtually unanimous that the power of the executive branch to promulgate implementing rules arises from legislative delegation. Justice Nachura defines the nature of the rule-making power of administrative bodies in the executive branch as "the exercise of delegated legislative power, involving no discretion as to what the law shall be, but merely the authority to fix the details in the execution or enforcement of a policy set out in the law itself." (A.E. Nachura, Outline Reviewer in Political Law [2000 ed.], at 272.) He further explains that rules and regulations that "fix the details in the execution and enforcement of a policy set out in the law" are called "supplementary or detailed legislation". (Id., at 273.) Other commentators such as Fr. Bernas (Bernas, supra note 48, at 611), De Leon and De Leon (H. De Leon & H. De Leon, Jr., Administrative Law: Text and Cases (1998 ed), at 79-80; citing 1 Am. Jur. 2d 891) and Carlos Cruz (C. Cruz, Philippine Administrative Law (1998 ed), at 19-20, 22, 23) have similar views.
The Congress may delegate the power to craft implementing rules to the President in his capacity as the head of the executive branch, which is tasked under the Constitution to execute the law. In effecting this delegation, and as with any other delegation of legislative powers, Congress may impose conditions or limitations which the executive branch is bound to observe. A usual example is the designation by Congress of which particular members of the executive branch should participate in the drafting of the implementing rules. This set-up does not offend the separation of powers between the branches as it is sanctioned by the delegation principle.
Apart from whatever rule-making power that Congress may delegate to the President, the latter has inherent ordinance powers covering the executive branch as part of the power of executive control ("The President shall have control of all the executive departments, bureaus and offices…" Section 17, Article VII, Constitution.). By its nature, this ordinance power does not require or entail delegation from Congress. Such faculty must be distinguished from the authority to issue implementing rules to legislation which does not inhere in the presidency but instead, as explained earlier, is delegated by Congress.
The marked distinction between the President's power to issue intrabranch orders and instructions or internal rules for the executive branch, on one hand, and the President's authority by virtue of legislative delegation to issue implementing rules to legislation, on the other, is embodied in the rules on publication, as explained in Tañada v. Tuvera (G.R. No. L-63915, 29 December 1986, 146 SCRA 446). The Court held therein that internal regulations applicable to members of the executive branch, "that is, regulating only the personnel of the administrative agency and not the public, need not be published. Neither is publication required of the so-called letters of instructions issued by administrative superiors concerning the rules or guidelines to be followed by their subordinates in the performance of their duties." (Id., at 454) The dispensation with publication in such instances is rooted in the very nature of the issuances, i.e., they are not binding on the public. They neither create rights nor impose obligations which are enforceable in court. Since they are issued pursuant to the power of executive control, and are directed only at members of the executive branch, there is no constitutional need for their publication.
However, when the presidential issuance does create rights and obligations affecting the public at large, as implementing rules certainly do, then publication is mandatory. In explaining why this is so, the Court went as far as to note that such rules and regulations are designed "to enforce or implement existing law pursuant to a valid delegation." (Id., at 254.) The Court would not have spoken of "valid delegation" if indeed the power to issue such rules was inherent in the presidency. Moreover, the creation of legal rights and obligations is legislative in character, and the President in whom legislative power does not reside cannot confer legal rights or impose obligations on the people absent the proper empowering statute. Thus, any presidential issuance which purports to bear such legal effect on the public, such as implementing rules to legislation, can only emanate from a legislative delegation to the President.
The prevalent practice in the Office of the President is to issue orders or instructions to officials of the executive branch regarding the enforcement or carrying out of the law. This practice is valid conformably with the President's power of executive control. The faculty to issue such orders or instructions is distinct from the power to promulgate implementing rules to legislation. The latter originates from a different legal foundation – the delegation of legislative power to the President.
Justice Carpio cites an unconventional interpretation of the ordinance power of the President, particularly the power to issue executive orders, as set forth in the Administrative Code of 1987. Yet, by practice, implementing rules are never contained in executive orders. They are, instead, contained in a segregate promulgation, usually entitled "Implementing Rules and Regulations," which derives not from the Administrative Code, but rather from the specific grants in the legislation itself sought to be implemented.
His position does not find textual support in the Administrative Code itself. Section 2, Chapter 2, Title 1, Book III of the Code, which defines "Executive orders" as "[a]cts of the President providing for rules of a general or permanent character in the implementation or execution of constitutional or statutory powers". Executive orders are not the vehicles for rules of a general or permanent character in the implementation or execution of laws. They are the vehicle for rules of a general or permanent character in the implementation or execution of the constitutional or statutory powers of the President himself. Since by definition, the statutory powers of the President consist of a specific delegation by Congress, it necessarily follows that the faculty to issue executive orders to implement such delegated authority emanates not from any inherent executive power but from the authority delegated by Congress.
It is not correct, as Justice Carpio posits, that without implementing rules, legislation cannot be faithfully executed by the executive branch. Many of our key laws, including the Civil Code, the Revised Penal Code, the Corporation Code, the Land Registration Act and the Property Registration Decree, do not have Implementing Rules. It has never been suggested that the enforcement of these laws is unavailing, or that the absence of implementing rules to these laws indicates insufficient statutory details that should preclude their enforcement. (See DBM v.Kolonwel Trading, G.R. Nos. 175608, 175616 & 175659, 8 June 2007, 524 SCRA 591, 603.)
In rejecting the theory that the power to craft implementing rules is executive in character and reaffirming instead that such power arises from a legislative grant, the Court asserts that Congress retains the power to impose statutory conditions in the drafting of implementing rules, provided that such conditions do not take on the character of a legislative veto. Congress can designate which officers or entities should participate in the drafting of implementing rules. It may impose statutory restraints on the participants in the drafting of implementing rules, and the President is obliged to observe such restraints on the executive officials, even if he thinks they are unnecessary or foolhardy. The unconstitutional nature of the legislative veto does not however bar Congress from imposing conditions which the President must comply with in the execution of the law. After all, the President has the constitutional duty to faithfully execute the laws.
64 This stance is called for by judicial restraint as well as the presumption of constitutionality accorded to laws enacted by Congress, a co-equal branch. It is also finds support in Pelaez v. Auditor General (122 Phil. 965 [1965]).
65 346 Phil. 321 (1997). Emphasis in the original.
66 In particular, the Philippine Star and the Manila Standard.
67 Section 36, IRR of RA 9335.


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Our current obsession with Laura Santtini's Taste #5 Umami Dust has reached new heights, we seem to be giving almost every meal 'a dusting'. Today it was a breakfast of quail's eggs served with a little salt and a sprinkling of Taste # 5 Dust.
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Little Toothless Wonder
Spencer is beautiful. He has recently lost both of his front teeth. The tooth fairy left him $6.00 for each tooth-- she leaves him his age in dollars for each tooth. I took him to Olan Mills last night for portraits/close ups of his new toothless grin. I tell ya, this kid is my entire world.
Posted by Cassandra at 6/21/2007 12:07:00 PM
4 comments:
How precious is that!! I am such a Spencer fan. I have been since day one! Remember I used to keep his little grapefruit head baby picture at my desk!!
- Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:40:00 PM
- Nancyroo said...
aww! Love the glasses and wow, your tooth fairy must be rich, LOL. Mine used to leave a quarter.
- Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:21:00 PM
- lydia eve said...
that is one generous tooth fairy! :) love the toothless grin, so adorable!!
- Friday, June 22, 2007 8:58:00 AM
ohhh! He looks so cute and i too love the shades. He is one cute kid! Send us a pic that you had made. Love yall
- Friday, June 22, 2007 10:52:00 AM
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text: This morning the girls wanted to paint. So I set up different art stations and they went around and played with two different paint sets, foam stickers and other craft supplies and the chalkboard. Then while I was finishing cleaning up the paint they were occupied by some new color wonder pads. They had a blast. Now there is artwork everywhere and I need to figure out what to do with it all. We have 2 more days of break and then the weekend. But, Cole and I are leaving at noon on Friday to go the Ole Miss bowl game with some of our friends in Birmingham, so tomorrow a our last true "free day" for awhile.


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You should understand the lifespan of a chicken if you want to learn more about the animal, especially chicken. Chicken might not be the same with dog or cats that can be your friends. When you raise chickens in your home, or perhaps on your farm, you can get the feedback from them, which are the eggs. Different with dogs and cats, the lifespan of chickens is quite shorter and it will be a very precious period of their life. Do you want to know more about the chickens? Then, what you should do in their short lifespan period? Please, read the following paragraphs for more question.
Lifespan Of A Chicken; How Many Eggs Are Produced?
When we are talking about the lifespan of a chicken, which is not as long as another animal, at least we can get benefit from their short lifetime. The benefit is that we can get the eggs from them and we can choose whether to let the eggs grow or we can cook the eggs for our daily meals. Of course, it still is a good choice whatever is your choice. You might divide it in every time your chickens give the breed. You can divide with 1:1 ratio for the eggs that should be raised and the eggs for your daily consumption.
How many eggs that you can get in one breed? Actually, a different type of chicken will breed different amount of eggs. However, for the average, you can get 100-250 in a year. However, that would be depending on the species of the chicken. So, you have to know deeper about the chicks that you raise before you decide to raise many chicks on your farm. You also have to know the right method to raise the chicks, so that your chicken will live in the longest period of their lifespan. For more information, you can visit http://www.chickencare.info.


text: Spitzi Flue is the very Swiss-German-sounding name of a huge promotory of rock on the "Sigriswilgrat" (or mountain ridge). Although the rock looks a bit small in this photo, it's actually the tip of a rockface around 500 metres high. (Compare with this photo, in which a climber stands atop the pinnacle.) I hiked up to… (Read More)


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'Oliver Twist' kicks off our new film series
'Social sounds' will get us creating rhythm and melodies together
Open until 10pm Wednesdays
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Join artists Tom Nicholson and Khaled Sabsabi for a talk about their work in The National 2017. Then, using junk instruments, body percussion and our voices, we'll learn to create rhythm and melodies together in our Social sounds workshop. Or you could catch the first film in our Straight-laced and scandalous series – the 1948 expressionistic masterpiece Oliver Twist.
21 June 2017
Exhibition talks: The National 2017Tom Nicholson and Khaled Sabsabi
Duration 1 hour. Contemporary galleries. Free.
Art appreciation lecture series 2017The memory of place: Julie Gough and Judy Watson
Duration 1 hour. Domain Theatre. Charges apply.
Lecture / symposium
How technology and data are disrupting the delivery of infrastructure
Panel: Brave new citiesBOOKED OUT
Duration 1 hour, 30 minutes. Centenary Auditorium. Free, bookings required.
Art After Hours Workshop Music Performance
Social soundsCome make some noise with Junkyard Beats and The Human Sound Project
Duration 1 hour. Entrance court. Free.
Contemporary art guided tour: The National 2017An introduction to the exhibition
Duration 1 hour. Ticketing and information desk. Free.
Film series: Straight-laced and scandalousOliver Twist
Duration 1 hour, 56 minutes. Domain Theatre. Free.
Gallery closes (Art After Hours)Some parts of the Gallery have different hours
David Stephenson
human landscapes
15 Apr – 23 Jul 2017
earthly pleasures and heavenly realms
until 2019
Primary structures and speculative forms
15 Oct 2016 – 6 Aug 2017
Sentient lands
4 Jun 2016 – 8 Oct 2017
The National 2017
new Australian art
30 Mar – 16 Jul 2017
Victorian watercolours
2 Jun – 3 Dec 2017
On Wednesdays the Gallery stays open late for Art After Hours*
Displays until 10pm
Cafe until 9.30pm
Restaurant until 9pm
Gallery Shop until 9pm
Members lounge until 9pm
Library and archive until 6.30pm
Courtesy bus runs every 15 mins from 7pm until closing from the Gallery to various locations in the city with proximity to public transportation.


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More Than Half of Koreans Own a Car
James Kim, July 17, 2017, 9:35 a.m.
More than 22 million cars are now registered in Korea, which means that more than half of Korean adults have a car.
As of the first half of the year there were 22.19 million cars on the roads, one for each 1.93 adults and up 1.8 percent from the end of last year, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Saturday.
Imported cars accounted for eight percent, up 0.5 percentage points from late last year.
Some 15,900 of the total were electric vehicles, a 35-fold increase from five years ago thanks to government incentives.
Vehicle registration surpassed 500,000 in 1980, 1 million in 1985, 10 million in 1997 and 20 million in 2014.
The increase has slowed a little due to the domestic recession since 2015.


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Bon Voyage Sept. 27: We're off on a great adventure to Hawaii. Theron delivered us to the SLC airport, and we flew out on Delta at 8:30 for LA. The Princess Cruise line had reps there to pick us up almost immediately, and we had very little down time at the airport. However, we couldn't board the ship until 12:30, so they took all the cruisers to the Sheraton Hotel where we filled out our boarding papers, and had some refreshments.
Sunday when we left, the San Pedro Harbor the rocking of the boat wasn't bad as the water was still. We met most of the other nine couples going with Brent Judd, and enjoyed a good musical welcome at the ship's evening program.
Day Two took a decided turn to dampen my ardor, as I suffered surprisingly from vertigo, and my usually steady feet make me look like a drunken sailor—or maybe a tilting tailor. I was pretty content to stay in bed, sleeping and reading most of Monday, though I did put in an appearance briefly on the promenade deck, and at lunch and dinner. By evening Steve was coming down with a sore throat, so he didn't go to the "Words and Music" musical tribute to composers: Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, and others.
As usual, the cruise ship meals are great motivation for getting up in the morning, but I am trying hard to avoid things that are disgustingly delicious, carbo-laden, having no redeeming value to a recovering sugar addict. We eat at the fancy dining room in the evening with others from our group, but get to pick and choose for the other two meals. Steve & I have been walking each morning so we don't get too carried away with our luxurious life style!
I'm missing my soft comfy bed, and have to do extra stretches to get moving each morning, as this bed is none too comfortable, though Steve says he likes it.


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Tottenham take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League this evening.
Tottenham Hotspur starting line-up: Lloris, Trippier, Dier, Vertonghen, Rose; Wanyama; Alli, Eriksen, Son, Lamela; Janssen.
Tottenham Hotspur substitutes: Vorm, Carter-Vickers, Davies, Dembele, Onomah, Sissoko, Winks.
Tottenham Hotspur travel to take on Bayer Leverkusen this evening as Mauricio Pochettino's men return to Champions League action.
Spurs drew 1-1 away at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon, and must now turn their focus back to Europe as they look to get out of Group E.
The opening game against Monaco may have finished in a 2-1 defeat, but Spurs responded by beating CSKA Moscow 1-0 last time out – and will be hoping for much of the same this evening.
Thy face a tricky trip to face Bayer Leverkusen, and one player who will be desperate to impress is winger Heung-min Son, who left Leverkusen for Spurs in 2015.
Son starts out wide tonight in what appears to be a 4-1-4-1 system, with the South Korean winger and Erik Lamela offering support to lone striker Vincent Janssen.
That means that Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen start in central midfield, playing just ahead of anchor man Victor Wanyama, who will protect the back four.
The big news in defence is that three changes have been made from the team that started at West Brom. Kieran Trippier comes in for Kyle Walker at right back, Danny Rose returns in place of Ben Davies on the left, and Eric Dier has been chosen to fill in for the injured Toby Alderweireld.
Pochetino has named Davies on the bench, alongside young defender Cameron Carter-Vickers – ahead of Kevin Wimmer – as well as midfielders Mousa Dembele, Joshua Onomah, Moussa Sissoko and Harry Winks.


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"for his theoretical studies of the physical processes of importance to the structure and evolution of the stars"
"for his theoretical and experimental studies of the nuclear reactions of importance in the formation of the chemical elements in the universe"
"for his work on the mechanisms of electron transfer reactions, especially in metal complexes"
"for her discovery of mobile genetic elements"
"for his novels which, with the perspicuity of realistic narrative art and the diversity and universality of myth, illuminate the human condition in the world of today"
"for having incorporated new analytical methods into economic theory and for his rigorous reformulation of the theory of general equilibrium"
On 27 November 1895 Alfred Nobel signed his last will in Paris.
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