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As his real personality emerges from the haze of his former medication, we love this dog more and more. Deep down, he's a cuddler and a kisser. He delights Mom with his devotion and he cuddles into my neck as fatigue slips over him.
He did two miles today. We've been doing three; however, the third mile just didn't happen due to life getting in the way. He loves his new diet. Loves it.
We usually enjoy a bedtime ritual that begins with his heavy eyelids, goodnight kisses, fresh water and a little massage action. Tonight, for the first time, he decided he'd take himself to bed. My nerves jangled as I realized he wasn't there waiting for me. I looked into his crate and the sleeping prince slept peacefully. We abbreviated our ritual, but he offered goodnight smooches.
He's a good boy!
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Daily Dickens: Good Boy!
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Lamp Of Love
Kindle it with the burning fire of desire!
There is the lamp but never a flicker of a flame—-is such thy fate, my heart?
Ah, death were better by far for thee!
Misery knocks at thy door,
and her message is that thy lord is wakeful,
and he calls thee to the love-tryst through the darkness of night.
The sky is overcast with clouds and the rain is ceaseless.
I know not what this is that stirs in me—-I know not its meaning.
A moment's flash of lightning drags down a deeper gloom on my sight,
and my heart gropes for the path to where the music of the night calls me.
Light, oh where is the light!
Kindle it with the burning fire of desire!
It thunders and the wind rushes screaming through the void.
The night is black as a black stone.
Let not the hours pass by in the dark.
Kindle the lamp of love with thy life.
Rituals, of any creed give us hope, it gives us a connection that tethers us not only to our antecedents but to future generations. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, love over hate —at least this is a layman's definition.
What it's important is that we recognize that no matter how dark things get the struggle is eternal but light will aways cast out darkness, there is goodness and that is worth Celebrating.

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Another bright hope for the UK graduates with brighter opportunities. It has been found that the rate of employment of the graduate students in the country has significantly risen providing an expansion in the areas of the job markets meant for the graduates.
The survey enlightens the graduates
The recent survey by the Association of the Graduate Recruiters or the AGI has revealed a growth of 13.2% vacancies in the country demanding graduates. Added to that, the salaries of them have also risen at an amount of £1,000 making a total increase of £28,000.
The largest regions
The South East and the West Midlands of United Kingdom are the largest regions with 7% and 8% share of graduate recruiters respectively.
Get a job
The question may arise which sectors are offering the highest vacancies. For knowing that, go through the following:
1. The professional service sector is the thing that persists to offer the highest vacancies at 23%.
2. 15% of the vacancies are offered by the public sector.
3. 12% of the vacancies are offered by the engineering and the industrial companies.
4. According to the AGR, the percentage of women averaged 42% per employer in 2013-2014.
What about the payment?
1. The law firms provided the highest amount of salaries starting from £37,000.
2. The financial service companies gave a lesser salary of £31,500.
3. The information telecommunications; the business or consulting services as well as the growing consumer goods companies offer £28,500 as the starting salary.
But the rise of the salary is significant during the past 5 years.
a. In 2010-2011 the amount was £25,000.
b. It became £26,000 in 2011-2012.
c. It again rose to £26,500 in 2012-2013.
d. It came at £27,000 in 2013-2014.
e. It increased at an amount of £28,000 in 2014-2015.
Women's position
The survey points out that the AGR employers are not employing female graduates as their number is less than usual. With a 46% share of vacancies, the AGR's suggestion to the country is to get the attention of more graduates.
According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency or HESA, the proportion of women in 2013-2014 was at the percentage of 42% per employer. The percentage of the female graduates is more though than the females employed. It is found that there are 59% of female graduates.
The lowest percentage of the female graduates was in the industrial and the engineering companies. The percentage was 24%.
The construction companies had increased the percentage a bit to 28%which is not so much high.
However, in 2013-2014 they made up quite better in the retail sector with the percentage of 57%.
In the public sector, the growth is the highest with the percentage of 59%.
The report of the AGR says "While the reasons for this mismatch are still unclear, it appears that more could be done to attract female candidates to graduate recruitment programmes."
The professional scene of the UK
16% of the employers in 2013-2014 hired Asian; black and minority ethnic (BAME). The report says this employment "compares well with the graduate talent pool" as the percentage of the BAME graduates is 19% in the country.
These are yet to be done
The chief executive of the AGR Stephen Isherwood said that more concentration should be given on the employment of women as it is less than usual.
He said "Gender diversity is an issue which requires more of our attention. Although our data cannot explain why women aren't securing more graduate placements, it indicates there is more to be done to attract female graduates who in turn need to make the most of the opportunities available."
A spokesperson of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has stressed on the importance of a graduation saying that more efforts are being made to make professions more reachable to the candidates.
He said "Graduates under 30 are enjoying falling rates of unemployment and record earnings, on average. Our reforms are raising education standards across all ages, giving young people the skills to succeed."
A graduation for fruition
It is understood that the present scenario of the UK requires, sincerely, a graduate degree from the candidates. If it is achieved then it will mean another succession for the path succession itself.
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Delta Express (www.delta-air.com ), the low-fare division of Delta Air Lines, has implemented a speech-recognition system to handle calls to its telephone reservations agents.
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Note to self: Order a dumpster from the waste removal company for the carpet and tack strips.
We also got the whole garage floor laid out with pallets, so that all of the stuff that will be stored in there for awhile will not get moisture damage from sitting on the garage slab.


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Friday, October 12, 2007
Eight Legged Freaks Review Episode II: Attack of the Nouns
These two photos showcase the level of budgetary commitment to brilliant moviemaking that was in evidence throughout this production. God forbid we actually PAY a photodouble, or stunt double - what we'll do is just put the Production Assistant in the pants. The shot with the guy watching TV cuts to a reverse angle of the TV, with the guy's legs in the foreground, going crazy as he is horribly mutilated by the spider. Those were my legs, which I'm proud to say that from the waist down my performance was excellent. As it always is. Ahem.
Anyhoo, I'm still not ready to drop a star level on this movie, because I'm still working it out through these posts. Importantly, and you should all know this because it's (I think) relatively interesting: Every single day, from the hours between 4:45 and 6:15, we were in what is known in the business as "magic hour." It is dusk, essentially, when the particular level of natural sunlight just does some really exciting things, photographically, and the shots you get can often resemble moving paintings with shades of auburns and yellows and reds and browns that would otherwise be unavailable and really make shots look super special.
On a normal movie, for example, you might have one shot that in the script is listed as "EXT. THE RANCH – DUSK. The horses hang around." You know, going in to it, that you're just going to put some horses in the field, set up the cameras, and wait for the Director of Photography to tell you, "Yes, it's beautiful now, roll the cameras."
On THIS movie, however, in the script, Every Single Important Thing that happens (i.e. spiders start to attack, police scramble, huge shotguns are fired, townspeople flee in panic to an abandoned mall, etc. etc.), ALL of those things are scripted as happening "at dusk."
So, for two weeks straight, we would have a normal shooting day (Kari Wuhrer walks around and talks about something irrelevant, David Arquette gets out of a pickup truck, etc.), up until the point of about 430 PM, where we would then enter this 2-minute, West Coast Hurry-Up Offense where we would suddenly be simultaneously firing shotguns straight toward camera, exploding green slime all over the place, skidding police cars to a halt 6 inches in front of camera, asking totally fat, Arizona local extras to full-on sprint down a hill in fear of imaginary CGI spiders, and also P.A.s (me) waving giant foam spider tentacles at actors - just complete and total chaos. To this day, I wonder how anyone wasn't actually killed. And more on that in the hotly-anticipated Part III of my review.
And it was awesome. Bottom line for Horrorthon, though – was all this super-cool behind-the-scenes action effective? Did the movie succeed on any level? I think so, to a point. The movie will always suffer from a Complete Retread Factor – we've seen "the story" already, and we don't really care, but some of the stuff we executed actually DID come out looking pretty goddamn cool in the final cut. But is this really a "horror" movie that merits the title? Is it more "Shaun" than "Dawn?" Does anyone other than those reading this post actually make such fine, nuanced, laser-precision distinctions? Would anyone go back and watch it unless they were either A) in the credits or B) in the movie? Which is to say, only, um, me?
Part 3 of my ongoing, riveting review will deal with blowing up an ENTIRE tractor trailer truck, and how cool it is to do something like that. I'll also discuss how I was almost killed or seriously injured on six or seven non-consecutive occasions. Shooting horror movies ain't always the peaceful picnic you might think it is. Said review will also give all of you my official final star level review, which I don't even know yet, and that I know you're all waiting on tenterhooks for. [Sidebar: "Tenterhooks 4" being the working title for my own horror movie satire I'm working on. Just start with 4. 1 thru 3 is irrelevant because of the joke. Because you can't hang anyone on a tenterhook. Built-in English-major audience. Rake in billions.]
It is my sincerest hope that the Horrorthon family finds this information useful, informative, and entertaining, because I would love to lay sole claim to the role of the guy that just simply reviews ONE movie, ad nauseuam, every October.
Lowest, but most quality score, Ever.
Love you guys. Horrorthon!!!
4 comments:
- Octopunk said...
I love the behind-the-scenes review! This is great!
- October 13, 2007 1:04 AM
- DCD said...
Ditto what Octo said. I love finding out about the inner workings!
- October 13, 2007 6:46 AM
- Johnny Sweatpants said...
Handsome Stan, you need to get on more horror movies and less movies that have "Pink" in the title. You could be our horror insider...
- October 13, 2007 8:49 AM
- HandsomeStan said...
If I had ANY control whatsoever over what I get hired on, my resume would NOT read: Meet Joe Black, Civil Action, The Love Letter, etc.
It would read Lord Of The Rings, Spiderman 1,2,3, Batman Begins, Iron Man, Justice League, etc.
You can't exactly pick up chicks with "Pink Panther 2."
Not that I would do such a thing.
- October 13, 2007 5:40 PM
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The smell of fresh paint is just one sign things are changing in our Cuenca apartment these days…
There's new furniture. New towels, linens, and dishware. From top to bottom, this place is in the middle of getting a post-wedding makeover as I settle into the married life.
I'm super excited about our "fresh start" here in Ecuador—and not just because I like getting new things. I also like getting great quality for less…
In Cuenca, it's possible. If we were settling into a new apartment in the U.S., a big rehab-and-makeover could easily run several thousand dollars just for one room. But in Ecuador, I'll be spending less than $5,000 to re-do my office…upgrade the furnishings for the bedroom, living room, and spare room…and have the whole three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment professionally painted.
I'll pay for it all with copywriting, of course. By adding a single sales letter and a couple of supporting emails to my schedule this next month, I'll easily foot the bill for everything I want done.
Even better? Thanks to the flexible schedule of a copywriter, I'll be able to hit all my deadlines while immersing myself in the whole home-makeover process…
It's something I used to dream about over the years I lived in the States. I had some great apartments, but there was always something I wished I could change…new bathroom fixtures…different window treatments…fresh carpets.
I'd sit down with design magazines or blow hours on Pinterest getting ideas. But whenever I'd price out the cost of bringing my home décor fantasies to life, it would be clear that my limited 9-to-5 paycheck wasn't going to cover it. Nor was I able to take multiple days off work to do any big projects myself.
That's changed since I became a copywriter and moved overseas. I make more money as a writer than I did in my "real" jobs back home…have more free time to plan new projects…and can appreciate that, abroad, re-decorating is more affordable than ever.
It's a perk I wasn't thinking of when I decided to become an international copywriter—but it's definitely a part of the writing life that I love. Plus, once this "fresh start" project is done, I've got a few more things I'd like to try here in the house…and thanks to the income from my copy career, there's nothing holding me back now!
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Religious discrimination trial set to start
The hearing into complaints by a group representing young gay people in regional Victoria against the Christian Brethren religious group continues in V-CAT this week.
Two expert witness from the religious group are giving evidence today.
The WayOut group says the Christian Brethren turned young people away from its camping park at Phillip Island because of the Brethren's stance on homosexuality.
Religious groups are eligible for exemptions from the Victorian Anti-Discrimination Act.
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Veteran Observer-Reporter sports writer Mike Kovak offers his take on high school sports. Follow Mike on Twitter @TheMikeKovak. To post a comment on The Varsity Letters, a reader must have a Google account or a registered account.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Trinity opens football position
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Props Mike for giving some of Coach's stats, although he is more concerned with us(students) than himself. We are crucified if we do something wrong but these adults on the board (not all of them) just keep making the same mistakes. They just can't see the good this man has brought to all of us. They don't care either, that's really sad. How about the AD even gave Coach the OK nod and so did the Super. This board thinks they are god. So how bout that he gets let go because of a winning season. Let's see who else had a winning season and went to playoffs this Fall? Hmm no one else was let go. Go figure.
- January 20, 2011 at 9:18 PM
What a mindless and despicable decision by 5 of Trinity's Board members tonight! What a shame that PERSONAL AGENDAS would outweigh the will of the ones most hurt by this action, the STUDENTS! Ed Dalton is a class teacher, class coach, and class person, and neither he nor the students of Trinity deserve this childish action! Class, however, is not a word I can use to describe those that voted to remove Mr. Dalton from his coaching duties. I simply wish that any of the 5 would stand up and tell us WHY? If it is not personal than WHY? They have talked about doing this for years, WHY! Why, Why, Why?
John Gough
- January 20, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Nick Milchovich had a winning record at PT and was fired.
Get over it people. He's a football coach. There will be a new coach. And if your kid deserves a scholarship, he'll still get one. If he doesn't, Ed Dalton wasn't getting him one.
- January 20, 2011 at 10:03 PM
It's so frustrating to watch these bumbling idiots make the same mistakes over and over. They keep announcing that they are only concerned about education but to date the majority of their decisions have been SPORTS!!
- January 20, 2011 at 10:19 PM
The actions taken by the Trinity Board just shows how much character Ed Dalton has. I don't know how anyone could work under the duress created by the board. Imagine focusing on work, coaching, and your personal life under the stress of knowing that the board is after you and your job. I think Ed had a damn good season considering everything going on in his life. If making the playoffs isn't good enough, then the board should take some of the blame. Maybe if they'd have left him alone, the team may have gotten a little farther. If making the playoffs isn't good enough, are they going to get rid of the new coach if he doesn't make it to the 2nd playoff game?
- January 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM
First, I would like to point out that I do not play football, have a kid playing football(mainly because I don't have one), or any other sort of family member playing football within the school district. I am however, a senior student and play a varsity sport at the school and from a student-athletes point of view, the first mistake was letting Dalton go as the Atheletic Director. Dalton helped me personally with things such as my skills video and telling me how to go about the recruiting process. Also, he always has co-ordinated stuff for graduation (caps, gowns, etc.). I am saying this because our new AD has not been HALF as helpfull as Dalton was for me. I have tried to go and see him and he is never even in school! He says people can contact him when he's out of the office but how is one to do so if he never responds? Also, NOTHING has been done as far as our graduation stuff. By this time last year, the seniors had at least been informed of things they need to do to get things such as invitations and their gowns. Now, onto football, I have many many many friends on the football team. I have NEVER heard any of them say a bad word about Dalton, even ones who did not play much. Dalton was always very supportive of everyone. I remember when I would see him in the halls at school, he was always in such a good mood saying hello to you and asking how you have been (even if you saw him everyday!) The actions taken by this board have just been absolutely terrible. Trinity Athletics will not be the same with the removal of Dalton.
- January 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM
What a sad day for Trinity! We lost a good man but in all honesty, he deserves better! The Board has harassed him continuously for 14 months and through it, he proved to be the bigger person. Our board continues to do whatever they want and has represented the public poorly. They seem to forget that they work for us. They were advised not only be the AD and Superintendent but also the schools two attorneys against this decision. The experts that they hired to advise them are at a loss; they simply don't listen or care what anyone thinks or wants. It's all about them. What goes around, comes around....their day will come. Sincere thanks to Knapp, Salvatori, Keisling and Clemens for doing the right thing for our kids. You were great!
- January 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Ed Dalton will be okay, in fact, he'll come out on top because he is the most demanded Football coach in the area. He'll go to another district who will welcome him with open arms and love him like our students do. Our children are the losers here. It's not about a football coach, it's about a man. The harassment this man took in the last 14 months from the school board is pathetic and undeserved. McWreath and Bodnovich went to get their free tickets and parking passes, and attended all football games, including the playoff all the while using their connection to Dalton and plotting to get rid of him. Let's measure the character of our 5 board members against Dalton's...it's a no-brainer. The 7th graders who are lucky enough to have Dalton in class are learning more than history from him and those young boys, who had dreams of playing football for their teacher are extremely upset. I wonder how many of these young athletes will drop out of football and play other sports because Dalton was taken from them. This man took an interest in the future athletes, not just the current ones. Interval stresses that a hand full of people go into her store wanting Dalton gone. Well, guess what, did she happen to look around the auditorium the last 2 meetings? There's more people that want him to stay, but some of our board members make decisions based on their personal feelings instead of the taxpayers that elected them. I hope all 5 get what they deserve.
- January 22, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Trinity School District has been hurt again by the actions of it's school board. These people again show that they have no regard for the students. Mrs. Clutter states that there are reasons for this action but she cannot discuss them. This board has been working towards this since they were elected. Rumors of meetings at area restaurants, at local businesses and even board members rumored to be openly discussing their plans in public have been bouncing around since election day. Now where there is smoke there is normally some fire. Maybe the time has come for these people to be dragged in the light of the public and made to explain and answer for their actions. They sit on a public school board, elected by the public so maybe they should now start to explain to the public what they are doing. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. They must be made to be accountable or their rogue actions will continue. Who is next?
- January 22, 2011 at 5:02 PM
All this for a coach who averaged about five wins per season?
- January 22, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Averaged 5 wins per season? Before Dalton came Trinity's records were 1-9, 1-9, 0-10, 3-7, 6-4, 4-6, 1-9, 6-4, 3-7, 1-9, 2-8. Dalton took Trinity to the play-offs 8 of 12 years and 6 years in a row. For the most part, his team overachieved. His record shows only part of his success. His biggest success comes from the fact that he LOVES our kids! So his accomplishments go way beyond his record. Trinity School Board just doesn't get it!!!
- January 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM
To anonymous 7:22. You, just like 5 members of the Trinity Board, just don't get it! It is not merely about wins and losses but the integrity of the man. His endless efforts on behalf of the students of Trinity can not simply be measured in the W/L category! Talk to the students and honestly listen, the board never did!
- January 23, 2011 at 10:15 AM
The people in the Trinity School district will have their say on election day.
- January 23, 2011 at 10:25 PM
John Gough was SPOT ON! I couldn't have said it better! I am ashamed to say that I graduated from THS at this moment. The board is making a mockery of the school name as well as students and taxpayers. I guess it's back to those fly-by-night coaches that were there for a year and gone and average 1 win a year. How is that in the best interest of students? I also find it funny how the people that downplay Dalton being fired play it safe and don't post their name. Truth doesn't hide.
- January 25, 2011 at 12:11 AM
I think it's obvious to anyone that knows Ed Dalton that he is a true gift! Interesting that a Skype interview is set up for Wednesday at 5pm to interview one of the Board Members distant relatives. I know....anyone that has been following this shenanigans isn't a bit surprised by any of this nonsense. There are a few BM that actually want to hire this coach before the 31st so the BM that is resigning can still vote. Now, how do you like that game? They're not fooling anyone but themselves. Really, now. We've watched long enough and we know that this really is about YOU not the students. These agendas will eventually come back to haunt you and most likely your kids and family. You have set Trinity back at least 10 years. You should be ashamed of yourselves! You are an embarrassment!
- January 25, 2011 at 6:33 PM
I know this issue is a hot topic, but is the district going to publicly post the position so coaches can start to apply?
- January 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Yes, the position will be posted in the OR and the PG until the 7th. They have already made up their mind though and tried to hire a BM's relative from Texas last Thursday. A couple of the BM didn't even want to post and interview others. We'll have to wait and see how this all plays out.
- January 28, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Yes, again the Trinity board is trying to sneak 1 past the public again, breaking their own nepotism policy, which lets not forget that the board can rescind any policy they make if it suits them. Hopefully the few members on the board with some morals will stick to their guns and force the others to play by the rules. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.
- January 29, 2011 at 6:27 PM


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"VERY used condition"
I found that hilarious, sorry.. lol..
pffff, some guys wan to make money with everything .... if only this auction is true....
i kinda like how this piece of "explosion debris" is nice and pretty...threads are free of burrs, the piece is in...well, one piece...i suppose the force of the detonation and the shearing forces of the air as it flew through the lower atmosphere at like 12K miles per hour just caused this piece to unscrew itself from whatever assembly it came from...sheesh.
I also like how after the Columbia went, this seller who is located in GERMANY went out to his backyard and found a "piece" of it. I guess the people who have bid on this piece of junk have never been to a hardware store looking for something to water their lawns with...
It says its not a legit ebay auction.
Real or not, imo its bad taste and the people at ebay should delete that auction.
add to that, in an exaspereated voice;
"What?? Why??"
That looks like some sort of water spicket device. What a moron.


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I spent a few delicious minutes outside earlier this afternoon under a palm tree. It was overcast and breezy, the heat of the week breaking a bit in time for the weekend.
It's May in Fort Lauderdale.
People love Florida--South Florida in particular--because it is virtually seasonless. The winter is warm and the summer is sauna-hot. Autumn, described by Hemingway during his years in Key West as "only a more dangerous summer," varies from hot and sunny to hot and stormy.
Having lived in Fort Lauderdale for four years (to the day, almost!) I appreciate some nuances of Florida summers. The snowbirds have gone home, so traffic is lighter. From my downtown office, I can see thunderheads swelling out west over the Everglades during the afternoon. Our pool is swim-able (lounge-able, really).
Which means that it's time to make lemonade.
This recipe has been adapted from one created by my mother's friend Kathy. A transplant from Rhode Island to Dallas, Kathy battled Texas heat with this gorgeous beverage. She would mix huge batches in a heavy glass container, the slices of lemon and orange jewel-like in the sun against the dewy surface of the glass.
Kathy's Minted Lemonade
For the lemonade
8 cups of chilled water, plus one extra cup
2 Meyer lemons (if you don't have access to Meyer lemons, regular lemons are perfectly fine)
8-10 regular lemons, enough to render 3/4 cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 oranges, enough to render 1 cup of fresh-squeezed orange juice, plus one extra orange
A few extra sprigs of mint (3-4)
For the simple syrup
1/2 cup of fresh mint
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of water
Make a simple syrup, using this recipe from an August 1998 issue of Gourmet: Chop the mint. Bring the sugar, 1 cup of water, and the mint to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer the syrup, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine sieve, pressing the solids, and cool.
Cut the Meyer lemons and 1 orange into 1/4-inch slices and add them to the 8 cups of chilled water.
Juice the regular lemons, then the 2 remaining oranges. Combine the juices, then strain them through a fine sieve, pressing the solids to get all of the juice. Add the strained juice to the chilled water and stir.
Add 1 cup of the simple syrup and the extra sprigs of mint, give it all a stir, and serve over ice.
Servings: 6-8 highballs on the patio
Friday, May 9, 2008
Bottoms Up
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So here how we can A L L relate to her:
1. We all came out of the womb, into the world and presented ourselves.
2. We've all had the best and worst times growing up. It's been weird sometimes, and I'm sure we've all pulled this face at least once a day.
3. We've all taken our parents for granted. It sucks but we do it. They're incredible. You couldn't be who you are without them.
4. We've all happy danced with our siblings. It's probably because you've gotten away with something, the parents will never know. S H I M M Y.
5. And we've fought with out siblings, because they're our siblings. Who else are you gonna fight with and still love unconditionally?
6. Us girls have probably had an Unfabulous moment. We've written a song, blogged, written a diary entry. It was traumatic enough to need to be recorded.
8. We've probably experimented with new looks. Some probably worked, most probably went horrifically wrong.
9. Most of us have probably finally found a look that works. We've all pull this face in the mirror. P O U T.
10. We have all wished life was easier, more romantic, had a bit of spice, or that we could have our happy ending sooner. But that's just not the way it is.
11. Then there's boy/girl drama. It's inevitable. We've all found out someone has feelings for you or realise your own feelings for someone.
12. We've all tried to flirt with a guy or girl.
13. And we've probably all done a double take and tried a flirty look when a solid 10 walks by.
14. We've all panicked when something goes wrong.
15. We've said something or they've said something we didn't quite mean.
16. We all hate getting advice, but we always listen. We know it. Parents know best (most of the time).
17. When it doesn't go quite the way you plan. We've all sat there overthinking and overanalysing.
18. But I'm sure we've all had a time when we've given it a try. Why not? How exciting!
19. It's been a golden. Honeymoon period. W O O P W O O P.
20. We've had playlists that remind us of the good times.
21. We've all had someone tell us something we're not quite ready for. D R A M A L L A M A.
22. And I'm sure we've all pretended to not fully comprehend what's being said to us. Because, no we don't want to acknowledge that. So, for now, we don't speak English.
23. So it's gone a bit "tits up". Time to say bye and swiftly exit.
24. So obviously there's gonna be a little internet stalking to check on his progress, his life post you. Has he moved on? Surely not. Upgrade? I doubt it.
25. Most girls won't like his new thang.
26. And she probably isn't a fan of his ex.
28. And we've probably kissed someone we wouldn't normally. Maybe due to your alcohol intake, or a need to boost self esteem, but it's been done and you can't take it back. How S A D?
29. It's okay because...
30. We've probably done something pretty mortifying, something that highlights how embarrassingly stupid we truly are.
31. Most girls will have used their charm, flirt tactics or good looks to get them something over their lifetime. Or get them out of something.
32. We've all had these days...
33. Thank goodness for our best friend, otherwise those days might be E V E R Y D A Y.
34. We've all been suprised, probably by an unexpected someone popping up.
35. And obviously someone decides it's prime time to take a photo. M U G S H O T.
36. But I'm sure most of will relate to RBF. Resting Bitch Face, all day, everyday.
37. But....
39. Because we're really just absolute A N G E L S.
So, if you've ever felt like Miley or Hannah and if you enjoyed reading that, share it, like it, tweet about.
Until next time, remember, I've said it so it must be true....


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Dietician Pam Carr writes:
Linda seemed a little overwhelmed with meal plan. However, she is willing to try her best. She does have some concern with the routine due to work schedule. Linda commutes to appointments from Laurel.
I recommended the following: (1)8 cups of water daily, (2) keep food diary, (3) eat slowly.
Linda has been placed on 1500 calorie diet.
Linda lost 3.8 lbs this week for a total of 10.8 lbs. Linda has made a lot of lifestyle changes the last couple of weeks. It has been difficult to make all of these changes at once for her. She does admit to a history of mindless eating in the recliner once she got home from work. As with Alicia, this "extra time" has been filled with exercise. We kidded her at and told her that she needed to throw the recliner away. Linda really had us all laughing. Linda is in third place for percentage of weight lost. Great job Linda! Keep up the hard work. It is paying off.
Counselor Martha Rosado writes:
Linda lost 2.2 lbs this week for a total of 13 lbs – which puts her in 2nd place for overall percentage of weight lost. She says she has noticed changes in how her clothes fit which is very rewarding. Linda gave a great example tonight about how her attitude about food is changing. In the past she admitted to taking food home after functions and overeating. This week after a church event, she was offered pizza and turned them down flat! In group she noted, "I don't even like pizza!" which spurred a great conversation about not "wasting calories" on high fat foods, especially when you don't even enjoy them. Good job, Linda.
Linda lost 3.2 lbs this past week for a total of 16.2 lbs. Linda is in 2nd place for percent of weight lost. Linda is doing great. She states, "I have eaten more fruit in the last month than I have eaten in the last decade". I think she said decade. Anyway, she has made great progress in changing her eating habits. Linda has such a great outlook. She always seems to lighten the tone of our weigh-ins with her sense of humor. She keeps surprising us. Keep up the great work Linda. Great Job!
Linda lost 3.4 lbs this past week for a total of 19.6 lbs. She has lost a total of 15.25 inches. Linda remains in 2nd place with the most % lost. Look out Linda because JR is very close behind. Linda always has a positive attitude and is encouraging to the rest of the group. Her personal goal by the end of the competition is to be below the 200 lb mark. Go for it, Linda! I know that you can do it.
Linda has moved into 1st place in the most percentage of weight lost. She lost 2.6 lbs this past week for a total of 22.2 lbs. Linda was pleased with her weight loss, but she is shooting for 22 more lbs of weight loss by the end of the competition. She stated "I am going to have to step it up". Linda, I know that you can do! Keep up the good work. Congratulations on 1st place!
Linda has been in first place for 2 weeks now. She lost 4 lbs this week for a total of 26.2 lbs. Linda had a few questions about eating late after she is done exercising. I told her that the time does not matter. It is the total number of calories that she eats in a day that leads to weight gain or loss along with the amount of physical activity. Keep up the great work!
Linda has been in first place for the past three weeks. She lost 4 lbs this week for a total of 30.2 lbs. She has been so consistent with her weight loss. She has ~ 4 lbs every week. Linda was so excited that she had lost 4 more lbs. She stated that she planned on adding an extra day of spin class in Laurel this week. Linda, you are doing an awesome job.
Linda lost 4.6 lbs this week for a total of 34.8 lbs. Linda is in the lead with the most percentage of weight lost. She is so excited. Her goal was to be below 200 lbs by the end of the competition. She has to lose 4.9 lbs the next two weeks to meet her goal. Will she meet her goal???? Awesome job!


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Re: Virginie Edrington/Jean Marie LEVET-
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Virginie Edrington/Jean Marie LEVET-
JEAN MARIE LEVET married (1) MARIE PETRONA (PETRONILLE?) AVRILLON (AVILLON?)and(2) VIRGINIE EDRINGTON.
I don't know when/where the first marriage took place; second marriage was on 20 June 1850 New Orleans.
I have copy of baptismal record of JULES ANTOINE LEVET (son of JEAN MARIE LEVET native of Savoy and MARIE PERONNS AVRILLON native of Devillars or Thonmes in Savoy), born 30 April 1842, baptized 31 May 1843 at St. Mary's Church on Chartes Street in New Orleans; sponsors ANTOINE FAVRE and MARIE ELIZABETH FAVRE nee MOUTON.
JEAN MARIE LEVET died January 1891, buried St. Peter Church cemetery in Reserve, Louisiana. He was brother of my ancestor JEAN CLAUDE LEVET born c1795 (where in France?), married in 1824 at Paris to THERESE CLAUDE CONTENT (CONTANT), died 1864 Louisiana.
They were sons of JEAN JOSEPH LEVET and of JEANNE MARIE CHENAL dit BASTIAN of Entremont, France.
Let's compare further data.


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How'd I show my Vet that I love and appreciate him today, Memorial Day? I put him on yard duty of course!! Birdie's birthday party is Saturday morning and we are very far behind in preparations so there was no rest to be had today. With that being said, Hubby and I did get to enjoy a date Friday night and we had the BEST meal...and I had my first bloggy friend sighting. I saw no other than the Pink Owl herself strolling down the road with her HPB! I didn't speak to her because I was afraid to go up to a stranger and them look at me like I was crazy if I was wrong about who it was. Two, my IRLF that know NOTHING about my blog were meeting us any minute and I didn't know how to explain Pink Owl to them. Anyone else have this happen to them?!
I've started working on my next event. It is very safe to say that no two events are alike. I should have some pics from my last one by the end of this week and I'm so excited to share them with you. There are two on my website, but one is a little hidden and you'll have to work to find it. www.hullabalooevents.net
I'm sitting here watching some Jon and Kate Plus 8 right now and that is going to have to be a whole other post. Interesting how her attitude towards others has changed now that her husband seems to have grown a backbone and is standing up to her. That's all I'm saying on that subject for now!


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If being a rookie was tough in a regular season setting, imagine playing in this year's back-to-back-to-back, road-trip after road-trip, bang bang shortened NBA season. In a rookie pool that many analysts declared as relatively weak, some interesting prospects have proven those analysts wrong, and some have verified their suspicions. Let's check out this year's studs and duds so far.
MarShon Brooks SG, New Jersey Nets
After seeing MarShon Brooks play for Providence last year, you could tell he was an NBA scorer. Brooks was great off the dribble, good from deep and had a nasty swagger about his game. When watching the draft, I couldn't believe that Brooks had dropped all the way to 25th. Alongside Deron Williams, Brooks has some of the best numbers among rookies with 14.8 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game and is shooting 46 % from the field. As the Nets continue to find an identity, I would speculate MarShon will be a piece of the puzzle as they look toward the future
Ricky Rubio PG, Minnesota Timberwolves
Rubio is red hot in a place he once called, "too cold." Kevin Love and Rubio have teamed up to bring basketball back to Minnesota, a state which seemed to have fallen out of love with the sport since the organization traded KG in '07. During his short stay in Minnesota he has garnered solid number and holds a more than impressive +17.68 Efficiency rating. Not to mention, the kid is an absolute human highlight reel. Rubio finds himself alongside a young core of solid players in Derrick Williams, Wes Johnson and superstar Kevin Love. Look for the Wolves to not only be in the playoff hunt this year, but for years to come. Rubio will be a big part of this success.
Kemba Walker PG, Charlotte Bobcats
The spark plug out of UConn has stepped up big after rising star, and fellow point guard, D.J. Augustin sustained a debilitating toe injury. Thrust into the starting lineup early on Walker has been able to maintain a solid 11.16 Efficiency rating. The guy is known for his late game dramatics, and no further did he go then in his NBA debut to prove that he's the guy who is going to have the ball down the stretch.
Isaiah Thomas PG, Sacramento Kings
Standing at 5"9', ex-Washington Husky Isaiah Thomas was not taken in the first round. In fact, Thomas was taken 60th overall. For you counting at home that would mean he was picked last. Every draft there is a player that was overlooked and taken in the second round that turns out to be a diamond in the rough. Rarely is this player the last taken. Thomas can rip it from deep, as well as get to the tin. He averages 7.3 points off the bench, and posted a career high of 17 against New Orleans. He is truly outshining fellow rookie Jimmer Fredette, selected 7th overall. (see duds).Thomas will have a nice NBA career in the mold of fellow short guy, Earl Boykins.
Kyrie Irving PG, Cleveland Cavaliers
The number one overall pick, Kyrie Irving, is my Rookie of the year right now. The guy can flat out ball and has it all: Range, handles, not to mention he's clutch. I love his game. Not only can he score, which he does at 18 points per outing, he dishes the rock, averaging 5 assists. Irving has led the team to a 9-14 record, which at first glance may not seem impressive, but this is coming from a team whose starting lineup consists of Omri Casspi, Alonzo Gee, Antawn Jamison and Anderson Varejao. Without Irving, I don't think this team would have won a game by now. I hope he can avoid that injury bug that he had in college, because I think this guy is going to be special.
Enes Kanter C, Utah Jazz
After being ruled ineligible to play for John Calipari at the University of Kentucky last year, Kanter came into the 2011 draft as the biggest question mark. After the Jazz found themselves 3rd in the draft order, they couldn't pass on "The Big Turkey." Kanter has proven that he does have a nose for rebounding, averaging about 5 boards in 15 minutes of play and has also shown tough D on good players. But Kanter looks utterly lost on the offensive end of the floor. Like, Amelia Earhart lost. He possesses no offensive post game, misses easy layups and often gets muddled up by help down defenders.
Jimmer Fredette PG/SG
I can't seem to figure out the Jimmer. The guy has been doing what paid the bills at BYU, that being knocking down a few triples a game, but without getting a bunch of shots like he did in college he hasn't been the efficient scorer the Kings had hoped he would be. Not to mention his defense is worse than advertised. Jimmer is sitting with the duds right now because of my high expectations of him early on in the season. Also, Jimmer may not be the clutch NBA shooter Sac-Town had hoped for either, air balling a game tying three when he returned to Jimmerland, also known as Utah.
Jan Vesely SF, Washington Wizards
There's not much to say about the 6th overall pick. He's absolutely irrelevant. He averages a meager 2.3 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and less than 1 assist. His irrelevance is increased two fold due to the fact that he plays for the Washington Wizards.Czech him off your list of future NBA All-Stars.
Iman Shumpert PG/ SG, New York Knicks
Don't let the numbers fool you. Although Shumpert boasts rookie averages of 9.9 points per game, 3.7 rebounds a game and 3.7 assists, Shumpert plays 31 minutes per game and shoots a miserable 33 % from the field. The dude shot 13 times in 22 minutes in his first NBA game. Granted, Shumpert brings some athletic prowess and solid D to the table, he shoots way too much and is a volume player. The Knicks are thin at the guard position and Shumpert has exploited that. Now that "Lin-Sanity" has hit New York, expect Shumpert's minutes and numbers to decrease.
Bismack Biyombo F, Charlotte Bobcats
Biyombo, the Danny Almonte of the NBA, has yet to impress after his HUGE performance at the Nike Hoop Summit in 2011. Biyombo is a physical specimen, toting a 7'6" wingspan. But what Biyombo has in size, he lacks in basketball IQ and awareness. For being the 7th overall pick, Biyombo has yet to impress head coach Paul Silas with only 13 minutes per game for a floundering Bobcats squad.
Alec Burks SG, Utah Jazz
Many analysts predicted that Burks would possibly be the steal of the draft (myself included). Burks was considered the best slasher/scorer combo in the draft, and was seen as a player who was waiting to explode. In limited playing time Burks has shown flashes of brilliance, but is not quite the scorer he was hyped up to be. After claiming his three point shooting was not a liability, Burks has gone just 33 % from behind the arc, letting actions speak louder than words.


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My daughter was sitting next to me on the couch yesterday afternoon. . .
Yes, we were still in our pajamas. I had been averaging 4.75 hours of sleep for the past five days.
And, yes, in my sleep deprived stupor I decided it would be fun to do the math.
Due to my distinctive lack of vigor, she and I decided to take a vacation from school this week.
I had slept off a night shift in the morning. . .once again getting 4.75 hours of interrupted sleep
(notice there was no "un" in the front of that word. . .that "un" would have been nice. . . real nice).
We were being cozy and we were looking at Pinterest.
Pinterest is good. Pinterest is great. I am an addict.
The first step is acknowledging you have a problem.
I have a problem.
Well, anyway, we were looking at Pinterest and my daughter was multitasking with one of her favorite pastimes. . .wiggling her tooth. All of a sudden I hear, "Oh, oh, oh!!!
I have often looked at other peoples elementary aged children and their mouths full of mismatched teeth and spaces and thought how weird it would be to have one of those.
I have one of those, and she is great. I love her more each day.
Even though she is a Jack-O-Lantern.


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Miss Chloe has been at the vet this week...she had to have her Rabies / Distemper shot and annual visit. We also noticed that she had a growth of sorts...and we had been watching it for awhile. It was actually a cluster of fluid filled bumps inside the folds of her ear. It was not bothering her...was not red or discolored...but in the past couple weeks, it seemed to get a little bigger. So, I had the vet check it out and she aspirated them. Dr. Dewey says that these fluid filled cysts are quite common in dogs of a certain umm...age. So, we will continue to keep a close watch.
Chloe was a trooper and didn't cry, but holy moly I needed some valium...she was CRAZY nervous in the car on the way to the vet and then we had to wait about an hour!! Her tongue was all curled up and she was just beside herself by the time Dr. Dewey could see us.
LadyBug was a nervous WRECK while we were gone, but she was SO HAPPY to greet Chloe upon her return!! She had to smell Chloe's boo-boo...where she had the blood drawn...and the shots.
All's well for now...and so glad that's over!!
Happy Friday!!
REMINDER FROM THE ESKIE COUNTDOWN CLOCK: The Third Annual Worldwide Moment is 11:00pm GMT on November 14th...FOUR days from today. In our time zone (EST) The Worldwide Moment occurs at 6pm.
11 comments:
- faye said...
Chloe is a little trouper...
Teas has a recurring cyst on an eyelid
and when it begins to enlarge , we get
it drained... oh dogs of a certain age !
Happy Veterans Day !!!
- November 11, 2011 at 7:39 AM
- Sugar the Golden Retriever said...
Woof! Woof! Oh Chloe ... can totally relate. I also got many of those lumps. Sending you Lots of Golden LOVE n Woofs, Sugar
- November 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM
- Mr. Pip said...
Glad the vet trip went well! Sorry Ladybug was nervous while you were gone.
Your pal, Pip
- November 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Glad your vet visit went well, Chloe!! You guys are too cute :)
- November 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM
- Donna said...
Ahhhh...Hope Chloe has a Sweet and healing weekend!!
- November 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM
- Mollie Jo and Bobo said...
Eek I just had me yearly shots and junk done too. No fun! Glad everything is ok though and you didn't cry.
Wags and Licks,
Mollie Jo & Bobo
- November 11, 2011 at 3:42 PM
- Oskar said...
Chloe is very brave & Ladybug is a good sister!
Nubbin wiggles,
- November 11, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- Maggie Mae said...
My furiend Chloe was very brave at da V-E-T. So happy dat her is back home wif LadyBug :)
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
- November 11, 2011 at 4:33 PM
- Ann said...
trips to the vet are never fun for me. Duke is always a bit on the hyper side when we are there.
- November 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- Two French Bulldogs said...
paws crossed for you baby
Benny & Lily
- November 11, 2011 at 8:23 PM
- Siku Marie, White Dog said...
Chloe, you are so brave! I am glad the bumps were nothing to fret over. My sister, Nuka, has those papilloma all over her body (she's a senior girl). That is why momma never takes her to the groomer, she gets a home spa treatment instead.
And LadyBug, we all get nervous when one of the Army is out on his or her own...you just gotta worry! Glad all are together and well. And thanks for reminding everyone about the Worldwide Moment!
- November 12, 2011 at 12:48 AM


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Did you know that anytime I talk about how I had a sweet potato I really had a yam? At the grocery store, yams are always cheaper than sweet potatoes so that's what I buy. My roasted veggies, fries, chili… all yams. They taste exactly the same to me, plus I kind of like that yams have more of that orange color. Makes me feel like I'm eating something healthier than the more whitish color of the sweet potatoes. But I decided I should probably look them up to see if there's any sort of difference.
Turns out, all those things labeled "yams" at the grocery store, are actually sweet potatoes! In fact, yams and sweet potatoes aren't even related! They are two different species of root vegetable with very different backgrounds and uses. Turns out the government is the main culprit behind the confusion. Since there are two types of sweet potatoes, one with pale flesh (white & creamy with a more crumbly texture) and one with orange (sweeter and soft), the USDA labeled the orange ones yams to distinguish them from the white varieties. True yams are actually starchy tubers with black bark skin and white/purple/red flesh and are typically peeled, boiled and dried into a powder that can be cooked into a porridge.
Good thing I cleared this up because I have definitely not been getting true yams. No purple flesh for me.
If you go here, you can read about the nutritional difference between yams and sweet potatoes. The cliff notes – sweet potatoes have more protein, fiber and a heck of a lot more vitamin A.


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Top Ten Bands...
1. Story of the Year
2. The Aquabats
3. Goldfinger
4. Denver Harbor
5. Anberlin
6. This Providence
7. Letter Kills
8. Mae
9. Hidden in Plain View
10. Either Something Corporate or Coheed and Cambria
That was actually harder than i thought, but there you go. Those are my top 10 favorite bands.
Listen to: City Sleeps www.purevolume.com/citysleeps AMAZING BAND!


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Several months ago I posted a video on our blog about a family adopting a little girl named Lucy from Taiwan. Well, Jackie and her husband Jeff are in Taiwan now getting ready to pick up Lucy in just a few hours! What a long journey it has been for this family. It is so wonderful to see families united with their children.
Here's the video again, in case you missed it. Jeff wrote the song for his daughter during the long wait to bring her home. Maybe he will write another song after they get home? I hope so!


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Pro chefs from around the country in Coos Bay for Gelato World Cup tryouts
COOS BAY. Ore. -- Professional chefs from around the country are in Coos Bay for the Gelato World Cup tryouts.
Southwestern Oregon Community College and the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute are hosting the event.
The competition included ice carving and gelato making for the chefs who are showcasing their skills and trying to qualify for the 2018 USA Gelato Team.
"We're looking for a well-rounded chef, someone who brings a lot of creativity to the table, some good solid skills, but also someone who wants to work together with the team," said Oregon Coast Culinary Institute Chef Randy Torres. "We're having students involved here from the college so I'm looking for some members that would help groom our students."
After Fridays competition, the judges chose four members to join the team, including two chefs from North Bend.
"I don't really do lots and lots of competitions so to have done this today is a landmark," said institute pastry chef instructor Darrell Folck. "It just feels great and to be here with my best friend and teammate is awesome too."
"I'm super excited to be able to represent the US abroad and do competition in Europe and all that; it's always awesome," added Mill Casino Executive Chef Chris Foltz.
The members selected will compete at the Gelato World Cup next year in Italy.


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This luxury Beverly Hills hotel offers a boutique setting with 49 guestrooms, including 5 suites, richly designed with materials of the highest quality. You can sample California cuisine with an international flavor at Mosaic Hotel Beverly Hills' Dining Room, visit the nearby shops of Rodeo Drive, or relax by the heated pool. Free wired and wireless Internet are provided. The small setting and highly trained staff at the Mosaic offer personalized guest services and individual attention to your needs.
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Set around the hotel's beautiful courtyard pool and garden, the Mosaic Dining Room features diverse California cuisine and is the perfect restaurant to enjoy Beverly Hills dining and cocktails in a casual setting. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a peaceful setting, the Mosaic Dining Room is as satisfying as it is relaxing.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
A state...of mind
The outdoor thermometer says -2. Of course, sitting in the car headed to Sioux Falls, it's difficult to determine the "feels like" temperature, and that may be a blessing. The snow blows across the road, even though the sun (and its puppies) shines brightly. A winter day with its chilling ability to depress and beat down the strongest of optimists. Or so it would try. But Pollyannas are not so easy to rile, and inherent belief in good somehow win over desolation! I can't understand or explain it, but as we pass the exit for Ward, my mind immediately goes to Iyott's garden center and I'm planning spring! The excitement of color. The positioning of plants. The hope that is to come. What a warm, wonderful feeling! Oh wait, that's the seat warmer toasting my buns! And the knowledge that positive trumps negative every day of the year! I'm thrilled we're out of town and happy I was born cup half full! Could I offer you a drink? You are loved!
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Trump attacks London Mayor Sadiq Khan over misconstrued statement - again
This is the President of the United States attacking the Mayor of the capital of his closest ally just after the city has been attacked for the second time in months, and a few weeks after Manchester had also suffered. The US Embassy in London tweets support for Mayor Khan's words and actions. They then exited the vehicle and began attacking people with knives. London mayor told a vigil for victims of Saturday's terror attacks that extremists would 'never succeed in dividing our city'.
Shooting inside Iranian parliament, guard injured
Alison translates the extremist group's message: "Fighters from the Islamic State have attacked the Khomeini shrine and the parliament building in central Tehran ". Police helicopters circled over the parliament building and all mobile phone lines from inside were disconnected. State media in Iran reported on Wednesday that at least twelve people were killed in the double assault, with a further 48 others injured.
Starc hoping to rattle England ahead of Ashes
After the rain began to pour, Australia briefly had hope when the covers were taken off and the umpires announced play would start at 1930 GMT. Victory saw England into the last four of a tournament featuring the world's top eight one-day global sides after an eight-wicket defeat of Bangladesh at the Oval last week, regardless of the result of their last Group A match against arch-rivals Australia at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Police identify perpetrators of London Bridge terror attack
He has been criticized for voting against counter-terrorism legislation and expressing reservations about police responding to attacks with "shoot-to-kill" tactics. Trump maintained the feud with Khan on Monday, tweeting: "Pathetic excuse by London Mayor Sadiq Khan who had to think fast on his "no reason to be alarmed" statement.
Sessions reportedly offered to resign as tensions rise with Trump
Trump targeted Sessions' Justice Department in a tweet Monday, saying that it should have "stayed with the original" version of what he called his " travel ban ". White House officials have not responded to requests for comment. Trump, who has been rabidly tweeting about a variety of topics over the past three days, also offered no public comment.
Iran attacks: Watch videos of parliament shooting
State TV said one of the attackers was killed by security guards and that a woman was arrested following the shrine attack. Two gun shootings took place in Iran's parliament and Khomeini's Shrine on Wednesday, with some casualties reported.
UAE ruling family member: Qatar now questioning its leaders
He also recalled that he urged the Arab states to solve their current dispute through dialogue and negotiation, a commitment in which the Qatari authorities have the mediating efforts of the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah.
Corbyn within one point of May: UK election Poll
A failure to win the June 8 election with a large majority would weaken May just as Brexit talks are due to begin while the loss of her majority would pitch British politics into turmoil. She fielded angry questions from nurse Victoria Davey, who said her pay slips had not increased since 2009, and asked: "How can that be fair, in the light of the job that we do?" 'There has to be no first use, there has to be a process of engagement to bring about, ultimately, global nuclear disarmament.
Twin Attacks Hit Iran's Parliament And Khomeini Mausoleum; ISIS Claims Responsibiilty
ISIS claimed responsibility for twin attacks in Iran's capital on Wednesday, one at the country's parliament building and another at the shrine of Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Last year Iranian authorities said they had foiled a plot by Sunni militants to bomb targets in Tehran and other cities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Egypt: Daesh claims attack on Coptic Christians killing 29
The Friday attack that took place on a bus transporting Coptic citizens in Minya governorate is a repulsive crime. Egypt launched a fresh round of air strikes over Libya on Saturday, Egyptian military sources and an eyewitness told Reuters, targeting militant camps it said were responsible for a shooting spree that killed dozens of Egyptian Christians .
Man arrested in raid in connection with London attack
Redouane, 30, also used the name Rachid Elkhdar, claiming to be six years younger. In Britain's third Islamist attack in as many months, the three men rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge on Saturday evening before running into the bustling Borough Market area, where they slit throats and stabbed people.
White House defends Trump's scathing tweets
Across the administration, a sense of mayhem prevails as Trump's staff find themselves unable to plan and are constantly playing defense because of uncertainty over what the president may next say on Twitter or elsewhere, with his positions constantly shifting, one former administration official said .
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X), Universal Stainless & Alloy
The firm's market cap is $3.57 billion. Timken Steel Corporation has a 50 day moving average of 14.27 and a 200 day moving average of 16.65. Previously United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) reported $-0.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $-1.17.
US President Donald Trump sides with Saudis, other Arab nations against Qatar
The call came after a senior Saudi royal arrived in Kuwait with a message from the Saudi king. Soccer's world governing body Federation Internationale de Football Association has said it remains in regular contact with Qatar , which will host the 2022 World Cup.
Complete Denial By Russia's President Putin On Trump's Compromising Information'
Russian President Vladimir Putin in a television interview broadcast Sunday criticized the United States for what he termed "moralizing" as he denied Russian meddling in the U.S. In these polarized times, truly fresh starts are hard to come by. "I will tell you something that you probably already know", he said . "We have a lot of Americans who visit us".
Police make new arrest over Manchester attack, 11 in custody
Authorities arrested a 24-year-old man last night in Rusholme, an inner-city area of Manchester, it said in a statement. "The auto was sold by a previous keeper on April 13 2017". Reuters reported that the arrest, which was made in Manchester, raised the total number of people being held in custody to 11. Robbie Williams will also take part in the One Love Manchester concert on Sunday, arranged by Ariana Grande .
Trump Continues to Tweet About London Mayor
May's Conservative government has worked closely with Khan, who represents the rival Labour party, she told the newspaper. "We have constant attacks going on, not just there but across the globe, and we have to start putting national security and global security at an all time high", she told a White House briefing.
Putin warns no one would survive nuclear war between Russia, US
The conversation was part of a short teaser of the Showtime documentary, named as "The Putin Interviews ". "Until they are ready to bring us to the cemetery and bury us", Putin answered. "There is always hope", Putin says. Putin answered that "nobody would survive" a war between nuclear superpowers, even if the U.S. have a missile shield.
Twin attacks on Iran parliament, Khomeini shrine, 1 dead
An apparently coordinated attack took place at the mausoleum of Iranian revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini, several news agencies said. The attacks began midmorning when assailants armed with Kalashnikov rifles stormed the parliament building.
India to elect new President on July 17, counting on July 20
He said the 10 members would be retiring after the presidential elections and are entitled to vote in the July 17 poll. Since the election is through a secret ballot, the parties can not issue a whip to their members to vote for a particular candidate, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi told a press conference here.
Trump says Arab leaders warned him Qatar financed radicalism
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies may have felt emboldened by Trump's visit to Riyadh, which saw the new president clearly align United States interests with Riyadh and lash out at Iran. The Labor Secretary also cautioned OFWs, both living in Qatar and those intending to go there, that the crisis has sparked panic-buying of food supplies in fear of shortage.
Gunmen attack Iran parliament and mausoleum, killing at least one
A female suicide bomber blew herself up outside the shrine, while another woman was arrested carrying six grenades, according to the Mizanonline news agency. Iranian state TV says one of the attackers taking part in an assault on parliament has blown himself up. "I was inside the parliament when shooting happened".
Touts selling Manchester benefit concert tickets for hundreds online
Twenty-two people died in the suicide bombing attack last month and wounded dozens more. Robbie Williams , Little Mix and Black Eyed Peas are the latest acts confirmed to perform at Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester benefit concert this Sunday (04.06.17).
Putin dismisses U.S. claims about Trump, Russia and elections
Comey associates have alleged that Trump asked the FBI director if he could drop an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn and his Russian contacts. Critics have said that such pressure could potentially amount to obstruction of justice . Richard Painter, a professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, who served as the chief ethics lawyer under President George W.
Terror attack at Iranian parliament
Meanwhile, another attack took place at the Imam Khomeini Shrine. The ISNA news agency said all entrance and exit gates at the parliament were closed and politicians and reporters were ordered to remain inside the chamber. Around half an hour later, an attacker opened fire at the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini , injuring several members of the public, Iran's English-language Press TV said.
Philippines govt bans deployment of workers to Qatar
Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett has reaction from Washington , DC. "We are willing to sit and talk", he told CNN later, and said his country was "protecting the world from potential terrorists". A Qatari official said the rift was pushing Doha in the direction of leaving the six-state Gulf Cooperation Council, "with deep regret". Traders on global markets anxious that Riyadh's allies would refuse to accept LNG shipments from the Gulf state, and that Egypt might even bar tankers carrying ...
What It Means That The US is Leaving The Green Climate Fund
The US President also said the deal was not tough on India and neighbouring China. Speaking on Meet the Press , Pruitt denied that the move was political. With the US out, China will, instead, emerge as a world leader in climate change progress, Oliver points out. But the more immediate reason is that Trump's feelings were hurt when French President Emmanuel Macron shook Trump's hand extra firmly in a deliberate attempt to symbolically confront Trump.
Xi: California welcome to boost China-US ties
India bristled after being told it would gain billions of dollars if the US signed the agreement, the United Nations called the decision "disappointing" and European leaders lined up to condemn Trump, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who memorably responded, "there is no plan B.
1 dead in twin attacks on Iran parliament, Khomeini shrine
Attackers have mounted simultaneous gun and suicide bomb assaults on Iran's parliament building and the tomb of the republic's revolutionary founder, in one of the most audacious assaults to hit Tehran in decades. "This morning two terrorist groups attacked the parliament and Imam Khomeini's shrine". All four attackers were killed during the violence. One of the assailants later blew himself up inside, according to a statement issued by Iran's state news agency, IRNA .
Kuwait tries to mediate crisis between Qatar, Arab nations
Trump has made sure that the U.S.is now closely identified with the governments that precipitated this crisis, and insofar as the USA continues to support them it will partly "own" the outcome. Those countries announced Monday they were cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar, a move that ricocheted across the region as airlines suspended flights, ports closed to Qatari ships and anxious residents started stockpiling food.
US suspects Russian hackers planted fake news behind Qatar crisis
Trump described the decision by Saudi Arabia and three other Arab nations to suspend travel to Qatar as a just punishment, adding fuel to a spat that has already sent Qatari assets tumbling. Being a Gulf country with 2.7 million population and the biggest exporter of liquid gas in the world, Qatar was recently a very popular item on the world's agenda due to such assets like Qatar Airways and its sponsoring of Barcelona FC, the TV news channel Al Jazeera and the FIFA World Cup football ...
Five Victims, Including Two Single Parents, And Gunman In Workplace Shooting Identified
Authorities rushed to the scene shortly after 8 a.m. after a woman ran out and called 911 from another business across the street. There were seven witnesses who were not hurt, the sheriff said. The shooter, who has not yet been identified, had been involved in a previous workplace violence incident and had been accused of battering another employee inside the business.
Sadiq Khan hits back at Trump, calls for cancelling his United Kingdom visit
Prime Minister Theresa May must cancel President Donald Trump's planned state visit to the UK, Mayor Sadiq Khan of London said Tuesday, after the U.S. The president kept up his attacks on Khan the next day. UK Police sources have confirmed the third Islamist militant who carried out an attack in London that killed seven people was a Moroccan-Italian called Youssef Zaghba .
Trump urges Gulf unity in call with Saudi king
But Qatar has also always been accused by its Gulf neighbours and Egypt of supporting extremist groups. The emir of Kuwait - one of the Gulf countries not involved in the dispute - travelled to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in an attempt to mediate.
Flights to Qatar set to be longer, costlier
Some 8,000 USA military personnel are stationed at al Udeid in Qatar, the largest US air base in the Middle East and a staging ground for USA -led strikes on the Islamic State militant group that has seized parts of Syria and Iraq. Another Arab nation , Jordan, said after studying the causes of the crisis with Qatar it was downgrading its diplomatic representation and withdrawing licenses for the Amman bureau of the Doha-based TV news channel Al-Jazeera.


text: This past Saturday was Lane's first piano recital. He started playing the piano this summer and loves it! He did a terrific job with his teacher who is playing the duet with him. So proud of him, maybe next time I will play a duet with him...makes me nervous thinking about it. He was so calm and cool, but told us afterwards that he was alittle nervous when he walked up but that all went away! I love how he feels the music as he is playing swaying back and forth! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for coming all the way from Dallas to hear him play!


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This is my survey I did Click Here.
My survey was about physical fitness. I had 20 questions and 65 responses.
My first question was "Do you exercise?". The responses came back with 57 people saying Yes, and 8 saying No. My next question was "How many days a week do you exercise?". The responses on this question was 6 said NONE, 31 said 1 TO 2, 22 said 3 said 3 TO 4, and 6 said 5 OR MORE. The third question asked was "How long do you exercise per day?". The response was 6 that said NONE, 14 that said 0 to 30 minutes, 21 said 31 to 45 minutes, 17 said 46 to 60 minutes, 7 said 1 to 2 hours, and 0 said 2 hours or more. The next question was "What is your favorite type of exercise?". The responses were that 10 said weight-lifting, 10 said step, zumba, kickboxing, 10 said yoga/pilates, 3 said cycling, 20 said running/jogging, and 12 said other. The next question was "When weight-lifting, which do you prefer?". The responses were 35 for free weights and 30 for weight machines. The following question was "Do you bring a partner when weight-lifting?". 27 said Yes and 38 said No. The next question was "What do you drink when exercising?", the responses were 0 said carbonated drinks, 61 said water, 4 said sport drinks, and 0 said fruit juice. "What time of the day do you prefer to exercise?", 11 said morning, 21 said afternoon, and 27 said evening. "Where do you exercise the most?", 10 said school, 28 said gym, and 27 said outside. "Why do you exercise?", 14 said health, 7 said athletics, and 14 said other things, such as "I enjoy it" and "Stress Relief". "Which do you prefer to run on?", 7 said track, 27 said treadmill, and 31 said outside. "Do you use the pool to exercise?", 26 said Yes and 39 said No. "When exercising, when do you eat?", 30 said before, 0 said during, and 35 said after. "What do you eat?", 27 said fruit, 13 said granola bars, 4 said health bars, 1 said nothing, and 20 said other like oatmeal,some type of carbohydrates. "Do you warm up before exercise?", 51 said Yes and 14 said No. The next question was "What do you wear when exercising?"; there was a wide variety of answers. "Have you been injured while exercising?"; 20 said Yes and 45 said No. "What did you injure?"; 42 said N/A, which is probably the No answers above, 1 said arms/hands, 4 said back, 12 said legs/feet, and 6 said "other" (such as knee). "What do you do while exercising?"; 11 said nothing, 1 said read a book, 0 said read a magazine, 6 said watch tv, 40 said listen to music, and 6 said other, (like talk to my friends and focus on meditation). "Have you noticed any changes in your health by exercising?"; 53 said Yes, 4 said No, and 6 said N/A.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
My Survey
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Special equipment: 4 rocks glasses
Add the pepper to a small saucepan with the maraschino cherry juice. Bring to a boil and reduce for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain and cool.
In a shaker add the orange supremes and a little of the reserved orange juice (reserving 4 supremes for garnish), and muddle together. Add 1/4 cup of the black pepper cherry syrup, the bourbon and a scoop of ice. Shake and pour into 4 rocks glasses with a big ice cube in each. Garnish each drink with an orange supreme and a maraschino cherry.


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A side note... I have always wanted to go to Turkey, since my sister friend Lisa went there a number of years ago.. God is the deliverer of dreams :-)
We were at the International Leadership Conference with IT. It was an incredible blessing for us to be there. I have been to many of these gatherings over the years but this was the first chance that Serge has been able to attend one.
IT gathers its leaders from around the world every second year to encourage and challenge the leadership through general sessions, workshops and worship. It is also a great chance to catch up with friends and others who are in similar ministry.
There are many highlights but I think the session that touched me most was one on 'Soul Care'. I know that I need to take better care of my soul... and this session was a great encouragement to me. I saw LOTS of myself in the presenter and her story... inspired me that life change is possible - even at this stage, and in the ministry life I am in.
We arrive home on Tuesday, May 18th and head into a very busy couple of months. God help me to look after my soul so I am more alive in you and in the world around me.


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Today i had chinese class as usual. I really enjoyed this class, because chinese is a "panda language" or in chinese is 熊貓語言. In the class today, the teacher always asked us something in chinese, and we needed to answer it in chinese as well. Until the teacher asked me this question,
老師: 回國後, 你要做什麼?
我: 回國後, 我想要看見我的女朋友.
And then all people in the room watched me and impressed by my answer. Actually, i answered it spontaneously. It came from deepest of my heart.


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Pepper wants respect.Posted: April 29, 2010 Filed under: Event Fashion | Tags: gwyneth paltrow, superhero actor Leave a comment
Pepper is currently losing to not only Natasha, but also to Tony's shoes in our poll. And to add insult to injury Natasha's white oragamiesque stunner was deemed well-played by the Fug Girls and named In Style Look of the Day for April 27. But today, Pepper tops the In Style Look of the Day list with this:
To which I say: Oh.
She gets points for wearing something from Posh's line (dress by Victoria Beckham). And I'll give her heroine chic. The gold sparkles are a bit more American Gladiator than comic book superheroine, but you know, so are the prevues for Marvel's upcoming return to the Heroic Age. So. Okay.
And here with the leather jacket — kinda kick-ass heroine chic, Pep. I just don't get the bunchy bunch. Why hide her great figure? And then she turns around and:
This is the second dress in three looks she's gone with the zipper showing trend. (And again with the neutrals!) It's strange. But that said, at least in back it's not bunching.
This picture I love. I could give it Look of the Day. But it's probably not the angle she's hoping for.


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By the way, I'm currently on vacation in Ithaca, New York. My computer access is limited, so blogging from me could be even more erratic than usual for the next week or two.
Now, on to the links…
Slant Truth: The Carnival of Hair Politics Is Here!
Pretty Fizzy Paradise presents: The Second Carnival of Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy Fans!
Niobium presents: The Progressive Faith Carnival!
The Angry Black Woman: Racism in Pirates of the Carribean
And check out her followup post about white liberal guilt, too.
Women of Color Blog: Life Is So Much Slower For Poor People
No Capital: Lose Your Home, Lose Your Rights
Residents of trailer parks set up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to house hurricane victims in Louisiana aren't allowed to talk to the press without an official escort, The (Baton Rouge) Advocate reported. [Via: The Sideshow]
CoffeeAndInk: How To Suppress Discussion of Racism
Via Super Babymama.
…A post-pregnancy body is one of this society's greatest secrets; all we see of the female body is that which is airbrushed and perfect, and if we look any different, we hide it from the light of day in fear of being seen. […] It is my dream, then, to create this website where women of all ages, shapes, sizes and nationalities can share images of their bodies so it will no longer be secret.
Long Story Short Pier: Bad Apples Don't Make Checklists
My Amusement Park: The Other Woman as Rogue Animal Trainer
I think the way we handle The Other Woman as this powerful, almost supernaturally so, dominating presence that compells the man to cheat is just an extension of our infantalizing of men in general.
Blackprof.com: The Poor Still Pay More:The New "Ghetto Tax"
Did I Miss Something?: The Stem Cell Veto And The Word "Cure"
…I dunno about others with impairments, but this disabled person would please ask those who support Stem Cell research to stop intensifying and reinforcing the "poor tragic people" stereotype. [Via The Gimp Parade]
Girls Read Comics (And They're Pissed): How To Write Nonsexist Comics
Via The F-Word.
NY Times: Forty Percent of Weight Loss Surgery Patients Have Complications
The most common complications included vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal hernias, infections, pneumonia and respiratory failure, as well as the leaking of gastric juices caused by imperfect surgical connections between the stomach and the intestines. … In the cases reviewed by federal researchers, 85 percent of the patients were women. [Via Big Fat Blog]
Family Law Prof Blog: Study Finds That Poor People Age Quicker
Persephone's Box is back from hiatus!
Punk Ass Blog: I Dreamed I Wrote This Sestina In My Maidenform Bra, by Denise Duhamel
Because all good poems are about Disney films and bras.
Family Law Prof Blog: Andrea Yates Trial Jurors Wished They Could Have Found Yates "Guilty, But Insane."
New to the blogroll: Equality Loudoun
Good blog focusing on the same-sex marriage debate, both nationally and in Virginia. I thought this post on gender role ideology and opposition to marriage equality was particularly good.
Think Progress: Senator Inhofe Outright Lies About Global Warming
…And then he lies some more.
Scans Daily: Tracing Photos From Porn = Bad Comic Book Art
Notes From The Tundra: The Legend of Steve The Cat
How our household gained a new (but temporary) member. (More photos here).


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To burn, or To hang, in effigy, to burn or to hang an image or picture of a person, as a token of public odium.
1. the highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something; culmination
2. a decisive moment that is of maximum intensity or is a major turning point in a plot
3. a) a figure consisting of a series of related ideas so arranged that each surpasses the preceding in force or intensity
b) the last term or member of this figure
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Well, Chris will be signing the lease for our rental tomorrow morning. It is a 2 bedroom white farm house with very large yard (makes my old large look tiny). While this was not what we had intended (renting not buying, in Crescent not the college town) it is just lovely. The rent money goes to support a missionary in the Phillipines (you just don't get cooler than that!). The lady showing us the house is the homeschool co-op coordinator for the area and is a Christian mama of 9.
We just need a refrigerator and washer (I can line dry). Please pray for those things! =)
Also, Chris found a work car yesterday for only 1200 bucks! It is even cute. God is great!
I am super busy trying to get things arranged before Chris leaves for Tenneesee. Garage sales here I come!


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The Election Commission on Friday issued a show cause notice to the O Panneerselvam faction for allegedly peddling the 'electric pole' symbol as the AIADMK's original symbol of 'two leaves'.
Earlier when it was OPS camp's turn to release the party's manifesto, Panneerselvam's AIADMK Puratchi Thalavi Amma, which was granted the symbol of an electric pole, superimposed the AIADMK symbol of two leaves on its new symbol, saying that it represented former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa.
The EC had frozen AIADMK's leaves symbol following a tussle between Sasikala's camp and Paneerselvam's faction, but Paneerselvam was far from giving up his hopes. On Thursday, during the release of his party manifesto, he said that his new symbol would stand as a reminder that his party will win.
While bypolls don't usually witness political parties creating constituency specific manifestos, RK Nagar is different, as AIADMK (Puratchi Thalavi Amma) and Sasikala's AIADMK (Amma) battle it out for late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's legacy.
Promising better infrastructure and development in the North Chennai constituency, Team OPS covers 16 concerns of the people of RK Nagar.
The green booklet begins with an ode to the former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, and enlists her 'achievements' in her 300 days as MLA of the area. It then goes on to talk about education at both the school and college level.
The party claims that J Jayalalithaa has laid the foundation by establishing a number of educational institutes in the area, but promises to ensure that there is an emphasis on literacy. The OPS faction, whose candidate is E Madhusudhanan, promises to work with students and parents to ensure that there is an emphasis on the need for education.
The manifesto also addresses the drinking water problem, an issue that residents of the area have been incessantly complaining about. The water that residents receive in their taps at home are allegedly contaminated by sewage. The OPS faction acknowledges the problem and promises clean drinking water to the residents.
Other than this, the faction has offered uninterrupted electricity, well-laid roads, fair price shops and libraries in the area. These promises come a day after AIADMK (Puratchi Thalaivi) leader O Panneerselvam called TTV Dhinakaran's poll promises amusing, and said that they were an example for his ignorance.
The Sasikala faction has promised to construct 57,000 houses at RK Nagar. In response to this, OPS asked how they will get the funding to build these homes. "We will make promises that shall be fulfilled, and his manifesto shows only his ignorance, " said OPS, who is Tamil Nadu's former finance minister.
Dhinakaran had further promised that a multi super speciality hospital at Tondiarpet, besides 10 mobile hospitals in RK Nagar constituency would be set up, if he were voted to power.
"A gymnasium and free training centres for developing soft skills will also be established in the constituency. Job fairs for unemployed youth will be conducted regularly. A new fish market will be set up. We will also continue those projects as announced by Amma," Dhinakaran had told reporters.
In response to these promises, OPS claimed that if TTV Dhinakaran wins, Edapadi K Palaniswami will be removed from the CM's post. He further added that he would even welcome him if he wishes to join team OPS. He termed the fight between the two factions as "Dharma Yudh" and compared it to the colossal Mahabharata. He then claimed that after elections, Team OPS would become the real AIADMK.
(This piece has been edited and was originally published on The News Minute)