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Emmaus (/ɛˈmeɪ.əs/ e-may-əs) is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is located five miles southwest of Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the state.
The population of Emmaus was 11,296 at the 2013 census. In 2007 and 2009,Emmaus was listed as one of the top 100 "Best Places to Live" in the United States by Money magazine.
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Emmaus Moravian Church
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all land, though parts of the Little Lehigh Creek, a tributary of the Lehigh River, flow just outside of the Emmaus border with Salisbury Township. Emmaus borders South Mountain, a large mountain range. The town's elevation is 436 feet above sea level. Emmaus is located at approximately 40°32′13″N 75°29′45″W.
Emmaus is the global headquarters of Rodale, Inc., one of the world's largest publishers of health-related books and magazines, including Men's Health, Prevention, Runner's World and Women's Health magazines. Buckeye Pipe Line, a United States petroleum distributor, also is headquartered locally, between Emmaus and Macungie.
The largest major shopping mall in the Emmaus area is South Mall, located on Lehigh Street on Emmaus' border with Salisbury Township and Allentown. South Mall is one of four major shopping malls in Allentown and its immediate suburbs.
Emmaus is also home of Shangy's, one of the nation's largest beer distributors, featuring over 3,000 domestic and import beer brands. Shangy's attracts thousands of beer enthusiasts from around the nation each year.
Yocco's Hot Dogs, the Lehigh Valley-based fast food establishment known for their regionally-famoushot dogs and cheesesteaks, maintains its corporate headquarters in Emmaus. One of its six Lehigh Valley restaurants is also located just west of Emmaus, on Chestnut Street near Buckeye Road inUpper Milford Township. Opened in the 1980s, the Emmaus Yocco's is known as Yocco's South. Traub's Doggies, formerly Traubs Market, also is based in Emmaus.
The Emmaus Arts Commission hosts art and film events in Emmaus, including "Art in the Garden," "Emmaus Art Walk," the "Student Horror Film Festival," and others. Each October, Emmaus also hosts an annual Halloween parade, one of the largest in eastern Pennsylvania, combined with a 5K Race, held just before the parade's start and is a major fundraiser for the Parade Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Emmaus is served educationally by the East Penn School District, a public school district that accommodates kindergarten through 12th grade.
The district has one high school, Emmaus High School (for grades nine through 12), two middle schools, Eyer Middle School and Lower Macungie Middle School (for grades six through eight), and six elementary schools (for kindergarten through fifth grade), Alburtis Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Macungie Elementary School, Shoemaker Elementary School, and Wescosville Elementary School. A seventh elementary school, Seven Generations Charter School, opened in 2009. A brick-and-mortar charter school, Seven Generations teaches approximately 300 students in the 2011-2012 academic year. The school district opened an eighth elementary school, Willow Lane Elementary School, in September 2010.
Emmaus is governed under a council/mayor system, with the Borough Council retaining the vast majority of governmental authority. After the 2011 municipal election, the borough government includes:
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmaus,_Pennsylvania


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If I concede, I might actually have what it is I so desperately desire - but if I do, I fear the impending loss.
So...I live in the wake of one of the most difficult decisions of my life - you wanted your voice Tina...
...I guess you got it.
I give to the point of breaking me - a vice I have perfected over a lifetime of pleasing. I forgive those that I love and care about SO EASILY and I'm not sure where that comes from but I fear it comes from a place of minimizing my own feelings and emotional well-being.
At least it has lately.
Such a shame. Such a god damn shame. But a shame I'm willing to bear in the name of self-preservation.

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While talking to my friend just before making our putts on the Green of 12th Hole at KRTU yesterday, he told me about his experience on asking favour from a religious person to make doa' for the well being of his children particularly before examination. I think his intention is basically noble with the objective of securing Allah's blessing and goodness for his children. Of course he told me that asking for the doa' is only part of the effort as the real effort is preparing for the exam itself by his children. Being a father myself I suddenly recall the following ayat from Al-Baqarah 186.
" And when my slaves ask you concerning Me, then (answer them), I am indeed near (to them by my Knowledge). I responds to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator or intercessor). So let them obey Me and beleive in Me, so that they may be led aright"
I still recall from one of the tafseer series lecture by Ustaz Kariman that in the context of Surah 2-18, there is no "Kul" word which refers to the word "say" or "tell" following the ayat that starts with "when my slaves ask you concerning Me.." According to Ustaz Kariman, the word "kul" was intended to be dropped to convey the seriousness of Allah in telling His slaves that that they can interact directly to Him for help without using a third person. The continuation of that ayat also says that "I responds to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me" which also means that Allah will answer the prayer of His slave if he prays to Him. However, the last portion of the Ayat clearly says that "So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright", which indicates that, for a doa to be accepted, one must first believe in Allah and obey all His commands.
As I am not a scholar in Al-Quran, my shallow understanding of this Ayat is briefly described as following.
1. As a Muslim, we can actually pray or make DOA directly to Allah without having a third person to do that for us. This is because, Allah is always near to His slave and always listen to all his doa and predicament.
2. For a doa to be accepted by Allah, we must first believe in Him and obey all his commands which essentially can be summarised in two: Do's and Don't.
Ayat 2-18 is a definitive way described in Al-Quran of how we as Muslim can always ask anything to Allah directly. This ayat also tells us that if we are a believer and an obedient Muslim, our doa will be accepted by Allah. Indirectly, our dependency on others for help can also be lessened if not eliminated if we really understand this ayat and put it into practice. Wallahhua'lam...
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Blog Archive
- ► 2008 (22)
- Lunatic Photographer
- Birthday & Life
- What a Weekend !!! Part 3
- What a Weekend !!! Part 2
- What a Weekend !!!: Part1
- Are You Serious Enough ?
- Burden of Responsibility and Sincerity
- Senja di Bukit Jelutong
- Complete Cycle of Human Creation
- What do You Really Want in Life ?
- Professional Advice from a Professional Wannabe......
- Quick Tests and More to Learn..
- Finally...Decision is Here
- Reality and Perception
- Sacrifice and Hajj
- Canon 400D or Nikon 80D ?
- Till Death Do Us Part...Al-Fatihah
- Till Death Do Us Part...Part 2
- Mastery of HTML
- Being Outside at the Time of Magrib
- Ayat of the Day - Al-Baqarah-26
- Praying (Doa') to Allah
- Hariraya Korban di Masjid Bukit Jelutong
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There are many things that can damage us emotionally or confuse us and the things that happen to us in life can sometimes be very difficult to cope with. The stresses of modern living can leave us without the inner resources we need to be able to manage the complexity of our lives.
At least one in four people experience emotional difficulties at some point in their life. At these times we may need support that we just can't get from our friends or our families. Talking things through with a trained professional can help you to overcome these difficulties and to get your life back on track. People usually recover more quickly in treatment than when they struggle on alone.
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If you're looking to boost your career or set yourself up for a promotion, taking a professional course can be a huge help.
But paying for it can be expensive, and relying on credit cards can cost you in interest charges. Fortunately, new companies such as Pave have emerged to help people in this exact situation.
Pave is a new online lender focused on low-cost loans for continuing education courses. Whether you are looking to learn how to code or improve your project management skills, Pave loans may be a good option for you.
Read on for a full Pave review and information on how to apply.
Pave review
Pave loans are underwritten by Cross River Bank and Pave is the servicer for all loans it originates for the duration of the loan. The lender offers personal loans with two- to three-year terms. Borrowers can use the funds to pay for courses.
In the Pave review below, we will look at more of the details for how Pave loans work and whether or not they are a good fit for your continuing education needs.
How Pave loans work
The main product Pave offers is personal loans in amounts of $3,000-$25,000. These loans are designed for people looking to make lifestyle improvements – people who want to Pave their path to a better future. (See what I did there?)
Although Pave does look at credit scores when approving borrowers, that's not the only factor they consider. In fact, the FICO score is just a small piece of the puzzle Pave looks at when approving borrowers.
The Pave lending model is ideal for borrowers who have a short credit history and want to use their future earning potential to boost their chances of getting approved for a loan.
For example, let's say you want to take out a loan to pay for a popular coding bootcamp course. Pave has data on the average pay bump you could expect for completing that course – and that could factor into the approval process.
Basically, Pave can expect you to see a pay increase when you complete the course, which lowers your borrower risk.
Pave also offers loan investing on an investor-by-investor basis. If you are a legal United States resident and qualify as an accredited investor per SEC requirements, you can email Pave to inquire about the investing process.
How to apply for Pave loans online
The Pave loan application process is simple and straightforward. To start your application, head over to Pave's course loan application form.Start a Pave Loan Application Here
Start by entering the amount of money you want to borrower and where you plan on taking a course.
Pave has a long list of code schools available. They also have some non-code programs, such as New England Tractor Trailer Training School. Some of the fund uses, such as a business loan, require a little more information as well.
Next, fill in some basic personal information such as your address and phone number. Enter your email and password to create an account.
In the next section, you are prompted to fill in your education and career history.
On the final screen, you are asked for some financial information and enter your Social Security number so Pave can access your credit report.
Once you submit, you'll get your interest rate on the next screen.
Overall, the application process is simple and easy to follow. If you have your financial information available, completing the entire application to see your rate should only take a few minutes.
Pave interest rates and fees
Pave offers competitive rates for the most creditworthy borrowers. However, for those with a spotty credit history, rates can get into the same range as credit cards.
Interest rates can change at any time without notice, so always check current interest rates before applying for any loan. As of this writing, Pave interest rates range is 6.20% to 19.75% APR.
Pave does not allow for borrowing with a co-signer to lower interest rates. The rate you are offered is the rate you get. While your FICO credit score is a factor, Pave uses your education and career information as part of the lending criteria used to determine your interest rate.
Also, Pave charges origination fees ranging from 1% to 6% based on application information.
The interest rate Pave offers is available for 30 days. After that period, you have to reapply with a completely new application.
Pave eligibility requirements
Pave loans are available only to United States citizens at least 18 years old who have a bank account at a bank located in the United States. Borrowers must have a credit score of 660 or higher to qualify for a loan.
In addition, borrowers must have an income, job offer, or plan to attend a career-enhancing course.
Borrowers in Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming are not eligible.
In Alabama and Nebraska, applicants must be at least 19 years old. Mississippi applicants must be 21 or older.
Pave customer service
Pave can be reached by phone, email, or through a chat system on the website. When I tried out the chat feature on a Friday morning, it was offline, but I was able to send in my question via email and received a friendly response in under an hour.
Pave customer service generally receives positive reviews from users.
More about Pave
Pave is located in New York City and has a small team of 17 people behind the platform.
The company's mission is to provide better access to affordable funding, which it can in the case of the most creditworthy borrowers in Pave's model. They are a technology-first company but provide personal touch points for new borrowers and current customers who need customer service support.
In fact, each new approved applicant can expect a personal phone call from a member of the Pave team. On the call, they also verify your identity and ask for feedback on the loan application process.
Founded in 2012 by Oren Bass and Sal Lahoud, the company brought in $300 million in capital through debt financing in December 2015 and recently raised an $8 million equity round in April 2016.
Cross River Bank is Pave's primary partner for funding new loans. When you get a loan from Pave, you are actually borrowing from Cross River Bank with Pave acting as a loan servicer. Cross River Bank is a small bank with four locations in New Jersey and New York. The bank headquarters is in Teaneck, New Jersey, just a short drive from New York City.
Borrowers never interact with Cross River Bank directly. All applications, payments, and customer service for Pave loans are handled by Pave. Interestingly, Cross River Bank has relationships with several non-bank lenders including peer-to-peer lending giant Lending Club.
Pave contact information
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I had the privilege of teaching Relief Society yesterday. The lesson was on Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths. It was such a wonderful lesson. We started off by playing the game "Are you Smarter than the Bishop" (after are you smarter than a fifth grader) LOL. It was so fun. I think they ladies really enjoyed it. The lesson went well too. I love teaching. I really really LOVE it. After my lesson, I took BC into the nursery for the first time. She LOVED IT! I don't think we will have many problems (but you never know). We will try again in a couple of weeks. We won't be here next Sunday. We will be in GR for my Family Thanksgiving. WOW this week is going to be CRAZY!.
EEEEEEEE!!!! I am so excited though. Twilight comes out on Friday, and we already have tickets to go see it! We are going with my bro and sis-in-law. Leaving the kids with a sitter. hehe. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa:)
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Breakfast Topic has been brought to you by Seed, the AOL guest writer program that brings your words to WoW Insider's pages.
There are a lot of firsts in World of Warcraft. Some firsts are great -- our first level, first mount, first dungeon, and first raid. Then we have our horrible, cry-ourselves-to-sleep-while-hugging-our-teddy-bear firsts -- our first death, first wipe, our first night of wipes ... We always remember these firsts. They're permanently set in our mind (much like Magni is permanently set in Old Ironfoge, may he rest in peace).
Finally, we remember our first patch day. This first could fit in either category.
My first patch day was catastrophic. All of a sudden, my talent tree was different, my DPS was garbage (well, worse than it was before), and everyone was "LFM for Ulduar." I was lost, confused, and scared -- yet it was the first day I knew I loved the ever-changing World of Warcraft. Patches provide an always-evolving universe, and I love it.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post3475960837285243020..comments2018-05-21T01:59:01.473-07:00Comments on It's the Dirt: Hippy Hot HutLannyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-61030617518214290112010-04-17T07:51:31.144-07:002010-04-17T07:51:31.144-07:00Hippy Hot Hut I'm glad you're in!Hippy Hot Hut I'm glad you're in!Tipperhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-52862257611548240632010-04-14T22:58:52.595-07:002010-04-14T22:58:52.595-07:00Oh Lanny your hut is looking good! I am wondering ...Oh Lanny your hut is looking good! I am wondering how you are going to get a shade cloth up there..but I am sure you have it all figured out.
I hope you are feeling better..sounds like you are still coughing..and you are reading blogs regular..so you must be in bed ..so I am worried..but then I read your post about worrying..and decided you are in good hands! AND you are aware that you are in good hands too!! Take care my friend!
Congrats on the hatching chicks too!! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-48825310810307895132010-04-14T19:36:32.523-07:002010-04-14T19:36:32.523-07:00Wow, it looks great! How exciting. :-)Wow, it looks great! How exciting. :-)Daisyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-80516324494274761862010-04-14T05:06:09.111-07:002010-04-14T05:06:09.111-07:00i asked d#1 what she does for a cough for her fami...i asked d#1 what she does for a cough for her family... they do things naturally as much as possible. she said 1 part moonshine, one part honey, and one part lemon juice and a piece of peppermint candy in the jar to flavor it. one tbs. maybe two. she said if you can't get moonshine (like she can! ha ha) use peppermint schnaps.

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xoxoxoxooxxooxEmpress Bee (of the High Sea)https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-3150470132509930232010-04-14T00:22:18.924-07:002010-04-14T00:22:18.924-07:00SO exciting!!! And I like the new name for it! Hi...SO exciting!!! And I like the new name for it! Hippy Hot Hut say it 3 times fast!A. Joyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-61110686521520466232010-04-13T20:08:44.186-07:002010-04-13T20:08:44.186-07:00Your Hippy Hot Hut sounds just exactly like somepl...Your Hippy Hot Hut sounds just exactly like someplace I should be. All three of my girl grands were born out of their era. Sure, I'll take the blame for that.

Your space is sure looking good. I can't wait to see it when you get it loaded.Johttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-27466657031795136132010-04-13T11:16:52.704-07:002010-04-13T11:16:52.704-07:00The "Hot Hut" looks great! And , hey, ...The "Hot Hut" looks great!

And , hey, I'm with ya on the Earth day -vs- Arbor day. Arbor day wins every time... hands down!!

So have a happy day celebrating God's goodness and His marvelous email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5661648985137682830.post-18459177769678295542010-04-13T10:51:02.824-07:002010-04-13T10:51:02.824-07:00so much progress! your plants will grow at exactl...so much progress! your plants will grow at exactly the rate the Lord has planned - obviously you are being protected from something with the various small setbacks - maybe 'cause His timing is always better than even a dreaming, designing, doing daughter of the King?LindaSueBuhlhttps://email@example.com


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In my last post I alluded to a few of the MANY things keeping us busy these days. Usually, I try to keep my posts here on topic, because this blog is about our life with CF, not what I think about foreign policy or Russian pre-existentialism. So on occasion there is some internal debate about whether certain topics are relevant enough to warrant a post. I tried to write a post earlier today about how CF relates to some of our current madness, and was frustrated with how long it was taking to explain how the two were intertwined. After a dozen paragraphs and a decision NOT to subject my readers to that, it came down to something very simple.
Life with CF isn't always just about CF. Sometimes, it's just life.
After 18 months of stumbling around trying to figure out how to cope with it, this simple realization seemed HUGE. Of course, I still struggle, and probably always will. It's hard to watch your child be dealt this hand. But I'm also kind of proud that we're not just saying we want him to live as normal a life as possible, we're actually doing it. We are addressing my health 'quirks', butting heads with our 'tween', pursuing our prospective career goals, and.....trying to buy a house. Which also means I am madly trying to rid our current home of clutter and junk that I don't want to deal with should we be successful. Somehow there is space for all these things between CF diets and tube feedings and breathing treatments and pills and vitamins and all the things I thought would consume every minute of forever. And yet it is still inextricably intertwined with every aspect of every day in ways that still sometimes surprise me. Don't get me wrong, so far I'm failing miserably at streamlining all the 'stuff', but it's no small miracle that I'm even trying.
Today amidst taking away all of my daughter's toys and discovering that Jackson had once again 'washed' his hair with his formula, the cat pooped beside the litter box, and I didn't accomplish ANY of my cleaning goals for the day, I managed to learn that. Sometimes, it's just life.


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Weird things are happening. Things I cannot control. Changes within me. I am learning to enjoy the track sessions.....
Now that I have joined in on our Local Track Clubs weekly runs (only will do this when it fits my written plan) I am realizing that the track is not the most evil place to get a workout in. Running in circles is not the worst thing that could happen. Last night I joined in on the Monday Tempo run that was being held by this club.
Here is how it rolled for me:
1 mile warm up - 10 min pace (lots of social chatting)
3 miles at tempo pace (8:38, 8:40, 8:34)
short cool down
Did I mention that my hubby and 4 other friends joined in on the fun? Always amazed at what we can talk our frineds into doing. The love of the track was not felt by everyone BUT chatting before and after made it worth it in the end.
Today I have a 2 hour ride on tap. Was hoping to join a group of friends to share these miles with but the rain may leave me doing my time on the trainer. Crazy...but the trainer is not all that bad either.
Trainer Session -
10 min warm up easy spin
20 gearing mix
3x12 min steady state (80 rpm, low z4) 2 min recovery after each set
2x8 min intervals (85-95 rpm, high z4) 2 min recovery after each set
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Forget Fitness Trackers. Welcome Fitness Patches
Engineers have developed a wirelessly powered stick-on microchip that monitors your heart stats and sends the information to your phone or computer.
The idea behind the chip is to monitor human health 24/7, but without interfering with a person's daily activity," said Yonggang Huang, the Northwestern University professor who co-led the work together with John Rodgers.
Engineers compared the chip against conventional EKG and EEG monitors. Results show that the wireless patch performed as well as the conventional devices, but was found to be more comfortable to wear.
The patch stretches and moves with your skin as you exercise thanks to its electronic structure, which folds in an origami like manner as the chip bends. The patch sticks onto your skin similar to a temporary tattoo.
The stick on nature of the chip may hold an additional advantage. "When you measure motion on a wristwatch type device, your body is not very accurately or reliably coupled to the device," said Rogers.
The engineers hope that the device will lead to an integrated sensing system that not only monitors your health, but also helps to detect problems that the user may currently be unaware of.
Rodgers hopes that by analysing data given by such chips, the motions associated with Parkinson's disease could be picked up at its onset.
Information taken from materials provided on the Northwestern University Website.
The original article was written by Liz Ahlberg. Photo by John A. Rodgers.


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On Thursday the 23rd we had our annual Christmas party with my group of good friends. We try to have a game night regularly but have been slackers on that lately! Ashley was even able to come in town for the event! We all had a great time and ended up with some pretty bad stuff from rob your neighbor but it was all in good fun! Meghan's son Dominick, such a cutie!
Meghan laughing at her diaper of change, an impromptu rob your neighbor gift!
Meghan laughing at her diaper of change, an impromptu rob your neighbor gift!
Meghan, Winnie, Julia, me, Ashley, Leslie and Lauren (Michelle came later)
Meghan Julia and Lauren are all pregnant with their second babies!
Danny, Jim, Luke, and Mike
Me and Ash with our filled wine glasses ready to cheers!
We had a great first Christmas with Will! Luke had to work on Christmas eve as usual, so Will and I hung out around the house and watched the snow fall around us! It snowed snowed and snowed some more! We had a great evening all snuggled in at home with a fire, some great classic Christmas movies, and our little guy all warm in his Christmas jammies!
On Christmas morning much to our amazement our little boy slept until 6:30! He has had some drawbacks on sleeping through the night so we were pleasantly surprised and got greeted in the morning with tons of smiles! Luke made us a great breakfast and we got ready for the day!
We went to my moms for Christmas, she still cannot do much so I got there early to help get her looking presentable and do some other odds and ins. I wasn't sure if we would get to see Bennett or not this year but it all worked out, he was a little overwhelmed with all the of the presents but I have a feeling next year it will be ON! Will decided to give us the gift of laughter for Christmas and it was awesome! (see previous post and video)
After my moms we stopped by Luke's moms Gigi's so she could see Will on his first Christmas, He was all giggles over there and we played a long game of sticking out the tongue, I have to say I think Mr. Will LOVES Christmas!
Grandpa teaching Will how to rock out with his new guitar!
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878 Pearsall Street, Albury, NSW, 2640
Internal Laundry, Floorboards, North Facing, Dishwasher, Shed, Wall / ceiling insulation
Agents Comments:
Country style home with 4br and large office or genuine 5th bedroom in the main house.
Perfect parent"s suite that includes large ensuite & robes.
Modern & Timeless country style kitchen provides a relaxed setting with an absolute picturesque view of the property, quality fixtures & fittings throughout, stainless steel appliances, soft close drawers & dishwasher.
Open plan kitchen, dining & family living area all orientated towards the alfresco deck area where you will want to spend so much of your time, cathedral style ceiling in the dining area, slow combustion wood fire that simply draws you in and acting as a centrepiece for the whole of the living zone.
Polished Murray pine boards throughout living & hallway, quality carpets throughout.
Spacious family bathroom with powder room, separate toilet & shower / bathroom.
All other bedrooms have plenty of room for a Queen bed & students desk plus abundance of wardrobe space.
The current office / 5th bedroom option (3.5m x 3m).
Oversized double lock up garage - ample room for 2 large vehicles + room for the work bench & storage
The separate 1br bedroom studio / apartment really opens the opportunity for this property, fully self-contained with open plan living & kitchen area, separate bedroom with WIR, ensuite bathroom. Ideal for the teenager, in-laws, guests or offering it as a residential rental opportunity.
You could run your business from home, be a great option for Airbnb or worst case scenario for the guys when we are in trouble sneak off to the apartment.
Ducted heating and cooling throughout, plus wood fire
Solar panels, electric hot water service, enviro septic system, town water, garbage collection etc.
Dam with natural water courses through the bottom part of the property. 3 x 20,000 litre water tanks
The property is a functioning intensive farming property, currently running Alpaca"s, which keep the pasture under control, be ideal for horses, plenty of flat area for the arena & plenty of room to ride, with riding trails just behind the property.
Sit back & enjoy the tranquility, peace & quiet this property offers, easy to picture having a cuppa or glass of wine on the deck overlooking this sensational property, better yet grab a bottle & wander down to the pond area sitting around the willows enjoying the relaxing outlook.
The chook & duck shed tops off a lovely property.
Idyllic semi-rural setting only minutes from everything Albury has to offer.
This is the perfect lifestyle property & needs to be inspected to appreciate how amazing it really is.
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- Bathrooms: 3
- Cars: 7


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On 15 May 2004, the long walk to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ started with Nelson Mandela lifting the FIFA World Cup Trophy in Zurich.
With tears of joy in his eyes, he proclaimed that he felt "like a boy of 15" on the day South Africa was awarded the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Today (6 May 2010), nearly six years later, South Africa's first democratic President, Madiba, again laid his hands on the Trophy at Johannesburg's Nelson Mandela Foundation just 35 days before kick-off of Africa's first FIFA World Cup. For FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke and Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan, it was a very special moment to personally share this moment.
"Nelson Mandela was one of the architects of this FIFA World Cup. We will never forget the moment when South Africa was awarded the FIFA World Cup. Madiba is the symbol of this new democratic South Africa. For us there was no way that the Trophy would arrive in the country and not be brought first to Mandela", explained Valcke. "Nelson Mandela expressed his wish that he would see Bafana Bafana win the FIFA World Cup. We really hope that he will experience together with us the special moment celebrating South Africa's achievements in the stadium".
"It was so wonderful seeing Madiba in Zurich on the day South Africa won the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, so happy with tears of joy rolling down his cheeks. So, it is quite an emotional and joyful moment to be back bringing the trophy to him, a symbol of world football with a global symbol of humanity," added Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Organsing Committee.
"In the spirit of Mandela Day we would like all South African's and the world to see the Trophy representing good," said Achmat Dangor, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. On Friday 7 May, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, will start in Khayelitsha on its final leg of its world tour brought by Coca-Cola through 38 cities and towns across all nine provinces in the host country.


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Condie, Ally. Reached. Dutton, 2012.
Reached, the third installment of the Matched series, picks up right where Crossed ended. Cassia, Xander, and Ky are all now working in different capacities for The Rising. Cassia is a sorter within The Society, awaiting a special sorting task that could come at any moment. Xander is masquerading as a medical official and secretly administers plague immunizations to infants. Ky, along with Indie, are pilots.
When the Plague comes, it hits hard. Xander is catapulted into the position of physic, administering cures to those within the Society who are ill and immunizations to those who are not. Ky and Indie fly in the medical cures to the sick. Besides being a sorter, Cassia has also become friendly with the archivists, trading for things dear to her and others.
When the Plague mutates, Cassia, Xander, and Ky are suspected of sabatoge by The Pilot, the leader of The Rising. Cassia, Xander, and Oker, an elderly doctor, work to find a cure for the mutated Plague as Ky lies "still", dying from the disease.
This final installment of the Matched series has some unexpected events, but, overall, it is a little bit of a letdown for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books, and was eagerly anticipating a satisfying conclusion to the series. However, even though there is no solution to The Rising/The Society conflict, the ending is a fairly happy one. In spite of the fact that there is a love triangle, Ky and Xander never argue or come to blows over Cassia. This could be due to the fact that the characters grow and mature so much over the course of the series.
Ally Condie writes with rich, beautiful prose and creates a distinctive, vivid world for her characters to live in. Readers who have invested time reading the first two books will not be disappointed!
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Category : Garage Moving Sales
Moving sale - lots of books, games, housewares, holiday dcor, home dcor and some furniture. Saturday, August 22 from 7 am - 10 am. 2220 Lark Place.
Link Rd. or Langhorne Rd. to Cranehill, turn on Sedgewick, which dead ends in to Lark Place.


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Staying in the customs union would let companies in the United Kingdom continue to trade freely in the EU.
Parliament now "deserves a say", he said, adding that there was "perhaps an opportunity to consult more widely with the other parties on how best we can achieve it".
Besides forging a deal to keep her job and preparing for Brexit talks, May is also grappling with a crisis over the breakdown in power-sharing between the pro-British DUP and the Catholic nationalist Sinn Fein party in Northern Ireland's separate, devolved government.
"We are just about to start the negotiation".
"We have been very clear that we want to maintain a close relationship and a close partnership with the European Union and individual member states in the future", May said at a joint press conference.
And as leaders welcomed the new tone in London and talk of a "softer Brexit" that may be less disruptive than May's clean break with the single market and customs union, officials from at least some governments saw compromise on the British bill.
Speaking as he arrived in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU finance ministers, Hammond said the prime minister's pledges to take the United Kingdom out of the single market and the customs union remained the "broad principles" of the government's position going into the talks.
And the source told the BBC that it was understood the talks would broadly follow the EU's preferred sequence, dealing with issues of citizens' rights and a framework for calculating outstanding financial liabilities before moving on, possibly later in the year, to deal with the UK's future relationship with the EU.
Andrea Leadsom, leader of the House of Commons, said that Brexit would require a lot of legislation, including a law to enshrine current European Union rules into British law, known as the "Great Repeal Bill".
Barnier's interview will heap yet more pressure on May, who called a snap general election to give her a stronger hand at the Brexit negotiating table.
"But it is a negotiation, and as we go into that negotiation my clear view. and I believe the view of the majority of people in Britain, is that we should prioritise protecting jobs, protecting economic growth and protecting prosperity as we enter those negotiations and take them forward".
Mr Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, has said there was no desire to punish the United Kingdom but "its accounts must be settled".
His comments come after the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, warned London to "not waste time" and begin negotiations as soon as possible.


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DB's Heroes Wish List
As my mother just reminded me, Heroes is back in less than a week. Are you excited? As much as I grumble about Heroes and get a kick out of poking fun at it, I do and always have loved the show in it's own way. Probably 90% of that is associated with Grunny but that's besides the point.
In honour of Heroes' triumphant return I've put together a list of things I wish for in the next season:
- More respect for the characters. No in love then out of love then in love then crotch fire.
- More attention on good characters like Hiro or.. future Hiro
- Less on gay for pay Claire and Emo Bangs Peter (unless Peter returns to cool, which I believe is possible)
- Fewer "mystery man behind the plan" stories
- No city doomed to explode
- Return of awesome lost characters like Aquaboy and YouTube Girl, also Molly
- Absolutely no appearance of Parkman's ex-wife or any character played by Ali Larter – though I'm pretty sure I'm SOL on that one.
- James Kyson Lee to actually live up to his twitter-promise (promtwis?) that Ando sleeps with the everyone
Those are just a few wishes that I think are totally plausible. I'm sure you've got a few more. Let's hear them!
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Okay, wait a minute, did you actually advocate for more Hiro? Or do you only mean badass future Hiro and not manchild current Hiro? Because I saw scenes where Hiro meets his kid self, yet again, and thought about gouging my eyes out. I CANNOT endure that again. Last season he drove me insane. If they have him act mature, fine, but otherwise Hiro can die.
My list would be: Sylar, lots of Sylar, Sylar in Nathan, Sylar out of Nathan (that sounds really perverted but it works).
Claire loses invincibility and dies (maybe with Hiro).
Sylar/Nathan/whomever goes to Mexico and kills Maya, just to ensure she never ever returns again.
Elle turns out to have been invincible and returns.
Future Peter comes out to play (like you, I prefer him to emo Peter by a mile but the pretty keeps me happy at all times).
HRG + Angela, in any scheming capacity.
Mr. Muggles triumphant return.
Um…this carnival thing has me very worried but I'm reserving judgment, so far.
I could go on but I have used up enough of your blog! I second the Ando stuff too!
Lucky for you, 'Hiro is dying' is his plotline for the season. And apparently Parkman mind-altering Sylar to think he's Nathan left him with his own Head Sylar. So it will be like Baltar and Six, only sexier.
Okay, my list:
-be good, dammit! Have continuity and character development and logic in the plot.
-bring back Adam. Have him hang out with Dying Hiro and Sexing Ando.
-don't kill off any cool new characters, let some of them at least survive a season.
I'm liking our season better already


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The journey took four days. 600 kilometers (372 miles) on a little, 115cc Yamaha Spark. I was surprised by many things on the first day. First was the breathtaking views in the crisp, misty heights of Doi Inthanon, the highest point in the Kingdom of Thailand. I was also surprised by rain; it's been the dry season here for so long, I didn't think to take rain gear.
On day two of the journey, we explored the town of Mae Sariang, where Anthony is living these days. The second leg of the journey was the wettest, but this time I was prepared with waterproofed luggage and ponchos.
I made it to Mae Hong Son, the middle point of the journey and checked out this quirky, little border town... and had the pizza by the lake a friend suggested.
Hope you enjoyed them. More to come.


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Changes in stratigraphic nomenclature by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1966 / by George V. Cohee, Walter S. West, and Lorna C. Wilkie.
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- Physical Description: 1 online resource (iv, 43 pages) : illustrations.
- Publisher: [Washington, D.C.] : United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, 1967.
- Distributor: Washington : United States Government Printing Office
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Title from title screen (viewed July 11, 2014).
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Lissi und der wilde Kaiser was a German computer-animated movie released on October 25, 2007. It is a parody of the 1950's Sissi films about an Austrian princess and is also a clear homage to Shrek.
The principal bad guy of Lissi is a yeti who kidnaps the princess.
And here's a trailer to see the yeti in action. He makes an appearance about 18 seconds in.
There was even a yeti doll made!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Lissi und der wilde Kaiser
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Métis, Canada enter into Accord
- EFN Staff | April 14, 2017
Earlier this week, the leadership of the Métis Nation met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several of his Cabinet Ministers to sign the groundbreaking Canada-Métis Nation Accord. The Accord marks a turning point for Canada and the Métis Nation who will now commence negotiations on shared priorities in a permanent bilateral forum chaired by the Prime Minister.
The priorities agreed to by the Prime Minister and the leaders of the Métis Nation include employment and training, education, housing and homelessness. The Accord also identifies the need to address Métis health conditions and to address Métis youth and the early learning needs of Métis children. Finally, it identifies a need to strengthen the government to government fiscal relationship.
The Accord was the subject of months of negotiation between the Government of Canada led by Minister Bennett and the Board of Governors of the Métis National Council.
"Today marks a reset in the relationship between Canada and the Métis Nation," said President Clément Chartier of the Métis National Council on the day the Accord was signed. "A process is in place to deal with issues in a concentrated and collaborative manner and that speaks to the commitment of both parties to get things done."
"I was honoured, on behalf of the Métis Nation of Ontario, to bring forward the concerns and hopes of our citizens directly to Prime Minister Trudeau and key members of the Cabinet," stated President Froh. "These discussions mark an important step in the relationship between the Crown and the Métis Nation based on recognition, rights and respect and the opportunity to begin to move forward in the spirit of cooperation and partnership to realize a better and brighter future for the Métis Nation and, in doing so, for all Canadians".
President David Chartrand of the Manitoba Metis Federation also expressed his support for the process: " I am optimistic after today's Summit with Prime Minister Trudeau. As equal partners of Confederation, it is important we renew and strengthen the Métis Nation-Crown relationship upon the principles of cooperation, respect for rights, equality and a commitment to end the status quo. The Métis Citizens of Manitoba, and I as their elected President, will be expecting the Federal Government to address in good faith those things of vital importance to us as a people using the foundation of the Canada-Métis Nation Accord we signed today."
President Audrey Poitras of the Métis Nation of Alberta stated: "This accord demonstrates the commitment of Prime Minister Trudeau to working with the Métis Nation on a government to government basis. I look forward to the work we have ahead of us and expect it will result in positive outcomes for the Métis people in Alberta."
President Clara Morin Dal Col of Métis Nation British Columbia called the signing of the Accord, "a tremendous step forward for the Métis Nation. I was honoured to be able to sign such an important document on behalf of the Métis people in British Columbia." She added, "The provisions of this Accord will enable us to help make a difference for Métis people in British Columbia and elsewhere in the Métis Nation."
President Melanie Omeniho of the Women of the Métis Nation stated, "It is a very exciting time to see the government of the Métis Nation put forward the priorities of the Métis People in our Crown-Métis Nation relationship."


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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Went to walk for breast cancer on October 11 at Liberty Park. It was a cold Saturday morning but a fun event. One of the best parts was at the end when all of us bought the black and pink t shirts from the blonde girls at the U that said Save Second Base. Priceless. Still laugh about it. Being at the walk with my friend who is going through cancer makes me grateful for my health everyday. It was a great day that I won't forget.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
More Toolbox
Baseball Prospectus has published another article in their series explaining their stats. This one deals with ARP and WXRL, the stats I prefer to use to measure relief pitcher performance. It's definitely worth a look.
Posted by Unknown at 1:07 PM
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- D.Cous. said...
I still can't help but think of Radio/TV station call letters when you say "WXRL." This may be because I have no idea what it means as a statistic, or it may be because I'm just that kinda guy.
- June 6, 2007 at 12:23 PM
- John Lynch said...
I go through all the trouble of adding a description of all the statistics I reference at your request, and this is how you repay me?
- June 6, 2007 at 5:37 PM
- D.Cous. said...
Relax, mon ami. I was kidding.
- June 7, 2007 at 6:57 AM
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Well a girl can't have too many purses. These purses are done with punches
and DSP Walk in the Park.
Stamp: Ovals All
Paper: DSP Walk in the Park, Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Basic Gray Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray
Accessories: 1 1/4" Square, 1/3/8" Circle, eyelet border, Oval Scallop, large and small
oval, Round Tab, 1 1/16"circle Punches
I love this little card again I cased this from Lorri's Blog.


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When Ben and I planned our itinerary for the England trip this fall, most of our destinations had to do with the people we'd see. London had Elen, Sam and Sarah; Leeds was home to his sister Maria and Cambridge had Ben's college roommate, Nate. The entire trip was a perfect vehicle to catch up with folks we hadn't seen in ages.
While seeing Nate was the purpose of our one-day visit to Cambridge, we found ourselves wishing we'd scheduled more time to see the city, itself. It was pure joy to see history coinciding with every day life. Just one walk through made me want to spend days exploring every college, every path along the canal and, of course, every restaurant on its stone streets. (Stay tuned for a picture-only post of the sights of Cambridge.)
Nate planned our gastronomic itinerary by promising a trip to his favorite pub, a short drive away in Trumpington. (Feel free to repeatedly repeat the word Trumpington in a fake British accent for the rest of the day; I will be.) I tried not to pout at not being able to stop in for snacks at all the adorable restaurants along our walk, but I trusted Nate to bring us to quality cuisine. And, of course, real ale.
I may have insinuated that seeing friends was our primary reason for the trip. This is not true. We were in England to drink real ales: unfiltered and unpasteurized beers conditioned and served from casks without additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure. Otherwise known as flat beer that Queen Victoria drank. Prior to the trip, Ben asked me to download the CaskFinder app so we could find every pub in England with real ale and clean, serviced casks. This was, it turned out, not necessary. We spotted the Cask Marque seal of approval on pub doors almost everywhere we went. Knowing Ben's obsession, Nate made sure that we'd find the best of the best at the Green Man. Ben was in heaven.
While I appreciated the taste and history of these niche beers, my interest almost always swayed the way of the food. It was at the table that I most missed Maya on this trip. Normal people order a main course, perhaps a starter to share, and, on an extraordinary day, dessert. Maya and I order everything. With hopes not to seem like a crazy woman in front of Nate, I grudgingly opted for the Normal People Route, starting with baked brie. Not just about beer, the Green Man boasted its own pastry chef and thus, the best bread I'd had in a long time. We ordered a second loaf and made sure every crumb was gone.
I did not get to try Nate's main (see above about not looking crazy), but I appreciated its beauty and noted the use of multi-colored vegetables, something we didn't see very often in pubs in England. (Chips and peas, chips and peas, chips and peas.)
Ben ordered the quintessential British dish, shepherd's pie. Enveloped by a flaky crust and rich gravy, tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots and peas, it was the ultimate comfort dish (and my favorite of the two entrees I tried.)
I ordered a British dish I'd never heard of before: gammon steak. I'd see this on menus a few more times before we left. Essentially, it was salty ham topped with a free-range egg and served with potatoes and peas. It was, perhaps, the strangest of all of my meals. I found myself jealous that I didn't order the shepherd's pie.
Although our British fare (and accompanying ales) were filling, Nate demanded that we order one of his favorites for dessert: strawberries, cake and cream colliding in a sundae glass. I did not argue.
I somehow determined that I had enough room for a second dessert, as well: a simple custard accompanied by a melange of berries, including a red and black currants.
Our cozy meal ended all too soon, as did the Cambridge leg of our trip. Happily, it wasn't the last we'd see of Nate, who trekked back to London to spend time with us later in the week. It's not a coincidence that the dinners I enjoyed the most during our trip were the ones with good friends; they're the best seasoning to any meal.
The Green Man
55 Trumpington High Street
Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 1HZ


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June 4, 2011 to June 10, 2011
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 79, June 4-10 each year is observed as Philippine Eagle Week to celebrate the beauty of the country's national bird and attract interest and support for the eagle and environmental conservation efforts.
The said Proclamation aims specifically to 1) to strengthen public awareness on the significant role of the Philippine Eagle in the forest ecosystem, and its importance as a national symbol and unique heritage, among others; 2) to generate unified and concerted efforts among all sectors of the society to ensure the protection and perpetuation of the species ; and 3) to encourage non-government organizations, private companies or corporations, people's organization, academic and scientific organizations and all another interested parties to participate in the annual celebration of PEW.


text: Beauty and Melody is 3 years old today!! Thank you to all the wonderful clients and staff that have made us a success in our first 3 years. In the last 6 months we have opened 2 new locations and February 2016 will see the opening of a new laser hair removal clinic in Faringdon and a hotel spa in Piccadilly. Watch this space for more details!!


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I've always wondered how Google was able to make it happen; drive around in a car with a 360 degree camera attached that captures details of every street, no matter how small, and publish them on the internet for anyone and everyone to view. Street View was first implemented into Google Earth in 2008. The United States is the country that has received the most coverage up to this day, and they've even covered parts of Antarctica! You can see this is a great technology for those interested in getting a view of what something is like somewhere, but what about the risks that are involved in this idea?
This concept has obviously raised privacy concerns as I wouldn't approve of someone snapping a photo of my home, putting it on the internet, and attaching my name and address to it. This is essentially what Google is doing. Their defense is that the information is public. They've since updated their privacy policy saying that faces and license plates will be blurred, they've mentioned that the images are not real time (let's hope not), and if there are any issues, they seem to have made it easy to report them.
Since launch, Google has improved their product significantly. There are even ways they can look into yards and over privacy walls since the camera is elevated. This has caused great concern for those who wish to have their privacy respected. In Germany on May 14, 2010, Google was accused of gathering private information on WiFi networks. The company has posted a blog admitting to their fault and has since corrected it. Other concerns such as parents fearing for the security of their children, the Department of Homeland Security banning US military bases and other sensitive areas, as well as other sensitive content that the vehicles just happen to pass by. You can only imagine.
Some recent things that have hit the news are the complaints of "intrusion" and "invasion" of privacy in Greenwich, CT. People are worried that not only is the Google service these things, but residents of homes are worried about break-ins and crime because they can scope things out beforehand. Just earlier today, articles were relased stating that a Google driver was caught on the wrong end of the fence while driving through Detroit and photographed a kid aiming a gun at the vehicle!
I look forward to the future of the Google Street View and seeing what other things become of it. People deserve their privacy and while these things may be an inconvenience, Google captures some amazing things; I will leave you with this.
Photo by: Kevin May
Google Street View Privacy Policy
Google Street View Wikipedia
Google Street View sparks privacy issues in Greenwich
Google Street View Camera Captures the Business End of a Gun


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Sunday, 22 March 2015
Millennium Films I And II
Lisbeth's adventures in the Caribbean;
Erika going to work at a newspaper;
the guy at the newspaper harassing her by email;
Mikael's more complicated means of communicating with Lisbeth in the hospital;
Mikael's affair with a policewoman;
Mikael guessing the right code when he has tripped the alarm entering Lisbeth's apartment.
I liked the first novel's island setting but prefer it when the action is back in Stockholm. Zala is like Blofeld but there are people to track down even after Zala has been killed. It is good to see one government agency going after another.
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Sunday, March 20, 2016
The Turning Point
This is indeed a turning point in this outrageous conflict within Guam's Catholic Church. After three years, the controversy over the RMS property has finally come to an end with the new issuance of the Certificate of Titles by the Department of Land Management in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General. Of course, CCOG and LFM still have the freedom to hire their Bronze attorney and take it to court. However, considering the issuance of the new certificate of titles by the Department of Land Management in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General, the case would simply be tossed out the courtroom. As the Archbishop said since the beginning, the RMS property belongs to the Archdiocese of Agana. And the Certificate of Titles certified the Archbishop as the legal owner. The owner was NEVER the Redemptoris Mater Seminary no matter how much Tim Rohr twists and manipulates the wording in the documents.
Even in its website, the RM Seminary on Guam have stated that it is a corporation sole with the Archbishop as the only corporate sole of RMSAA (Redemptoris Mater Seminary, Archdiocese of Agana). See the weblink below:
Two government agencies - the Department of Land Management and the Office of the Attorney General - have determined that the RMS property belongs to the Archdiocese of Agana, just as the Archbishop had claimed all along. The jungle can trash the two government agencies all they want, the FACT still stands. Regardless of whether the Declaration of Deed Restriction was in the memorial or not, that does not change who actually owns the Redemptoris Mater Seminary. According to the Umatuna:
The Department of Land Management issued new Certificate of Titles on March 15, 2016, once again confirming that the legal and sole owner of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary of Guam in Yona (former Hotel Accion property) is the Archbishop of Agana.
The Department of Land Management, issued Certificates of Title Nos. 136387, 136388, 136389 and 136390 for the purpose of memorializing the Declaration of Deed Restriction recorded on November 22, 2011 to the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary of Guam and the Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores Theological Institute. As part of this formal process, the Director of Land Management and Registrar of Titles, Michael Borja, determined that the proper way to proceed with this memorialization was to cancel the former Certificates of Title Nos. 135922, 135923, 135924 and 135925, which did not include the Declaration of Deed Restriction, and issue new Certificates of Title. The issuance of the new Certificates of Titles did not change the Department of Land Management's certificates of ownership; the Archbishop of Agana is the owner of the property, and the certification is dated March 15, 2016.
While dissenters and opposers of the Archbishop have claimed that the now cancelled certificates of title were "bogus", the Department of Land Management diligently acted to address the concerns over the memorialization. According to Monsignor David C. Quitigua, Vicar General, "The release of these new certificates did not change the ownership of the Seminary Property, but more accurately describe all the pertinent information recorded; the owner of the Seminary property is the Archbishop of Agana, A Corporation Sole; that has not changed since the day the property was acquired for the seminary.
More than 40 young men currently are enrolled in the Redemptoris Mater Seminary, and 3 young men are enrolled in the St. John Paul the Great Archdiocesan Seminary of Guam. All of our seminarians participate in academic courses provided by the Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores Theological Institute, which is affiliated with the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. This is the Pope's University. At the completion of studies, the degree conferred comes from the Lateran University. The program of studies and the Faculty have the Nihil Obstat of the Lateran University.
The majority of young men, if ordained, will be priests of the Archdiocese of Agana. Other dioceses such as the Dioceses of Kiribati, American Samoa, and Western Samoa are also sending their men to the Redemptoris Mater Seminary; their respective diocese fund the education of these men, and those men will return to their diocese upon completion of their studies.
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- AnonymousMarch 20, 2016 at 10:09 PM
Diana, what are you clueless as to what a DEED RESTRICTION means?ReplyDelete
"Deed restrictions impose rules that a property owner may want to place on how future owners may use the land or buildings.
In fact, the owner feels so strongly about a matter that a deed conveying title to the real estate actually spells out what those limitations are, sometimes binding not only the next owner but also every future owner to a set of limitations.
The most common application now in the U.S. is in newer subdivisions and condominium associations where often the deed refers to a long document called a master deed.
In some places the specifics of the deed are called the declarations or the "CC&Rs," which itemize what is allowed and what isn't permitted in the development.
Older subdivisions and individual properties also can contain a baffling array of deed restrictions ranging from common sense protections of a neighbor's rights to eccentric clauses prohibiting or requiring certain behaviors that future owners find most challenging"
If you google what a deed restriction is then maybe you'll see the other part of the certificate of title which says "in favor of"..
It surely DOESNT SAY the archdiocese of agana.Replies
Dear Anonymous at 10:09 pm,Delete
The proper name is "DECLARATION" of Deed Restriction. It is a "Declaration", not a deed. Why? Because there never was an exchange of ownership. The owner remains the same person - the Archbishop.
The important thing is that the Archbishop is still the owner of the RMS property regardless of the Declaration of Deed Restriction. After all, the controversy has always been as to WHO owns the property. You can now rest assured that the owner is the Archbishop.
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2016 at 10:34 PM
"After all, the controversy has always been as to WHO owns the property."Delete
That is not correct. The controversy has been about much more than that, including WHO effectively owns the property. The deed restriction is a way to transfer ownership effectively, while seemingly leaving ownership on the title unchanged. The effect of the Deed Restriction is the transfer of ownership. Thats why they did it after all - so that RMS has effective control of the property. There is no other reason for the deed to have been applied, is there?
Dear Anonymous at 10:34 pm,Delete
Your comment is a contradiction and therefore does not make any common sense. Your first sentence disagree with my statement about the controversy as to who owns the property. Then your second sentence says the opposite in that the controversy is about who effectively owns the property. Who owns or who EFFECTIVELY owns the property means the same thing. The person who LEGALLY owns the property is the same person who EFFECTIVELY owns the property.
Then you say that the Declaration of Deed Restriction is a "way" to transfer" property while leaving the ownership on the title unchanged. This kind of thinking borders on the "insanity." One cannot "transfer" property to another entity while claiming "ownership" on the same certificate of title. Either it is a transfer or not.
Here is my take on this thing. The office of the Attorney General had the opportunity to review all pertinent documents, which the Bronze Attorney did not have. The Bronze attorney only had a declaration to fall back on, while Kristine Finney had much more documents provided to her by the Archdiocese. Therefore, I would go with what the Office of the Attorney General says as to who is the legal owner. Nevertheless, if you are still in doubt, you are free to take the Archbishop to court.
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2016 at 12:09 AM
" The person who LEGALLY owns the property is the same person who EFFECTIVELY owns the property. "Delete
Well, I can see your problem.
This is simply untrue. If I own a car, but sign a contract saying that you can have total use of it forever, and can do whatever you like with it, my name on the registration papers means nothing, does it. Even though I legally own the car, the restriction I place on it means that you effectively own it.
See how a transfer of ownership (and control) can occur without a change in the strict legal sense.
But in the case of the RMS property, it is even more than that, because the legal terms used in the deed restrition are equivalent to an outright transfer.
You say that the office of the Attorney General had access to "all pertinent documents" and that that makes all the difference.
So, what are these "pertinent documents" provided by the Archdiocese? Can you elaborate at all?
If there are other documents that would convince someone of the ownership of the property, don't you think its scandalous to keep them secret?
Dear Anonymous at 12:09 am,Delete
Please get real. No one buys a car and gives control of the car to someone else, knowing full well that they are still liable if the car was involved in an accident or used as a crime.
The Archbishop has already proven that he owns the RMS property. So get over it. God won the victory for the Archdiocese of Agana.
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2016 at 6:29 PM
The CT proves that the property is in favor of RMS....but if you continue to believe that the Archdiocese owns the property, then the new Archbishop can cancel the deed restriction without a need to get approval from the board of RMS, the guarantors and the Vatican. This was all done completely without approval from Rome and the finance council, so it can be completely reserved without Rome and other approvals. The seminarians can move to another building owned by the archdiocese....so really they don't need to be there. We only need to get a new Archbishop....four more years to go....we can wait.Delete
Dear Anonymous at 6:29 pm,Delete
That is not what the CT reads. It reads, "This is to certify that the Archbishop of Agana, corporation sole is the owner of the property." The Archbishop never needed an approval from Rome or the Finance Council because it was never an "alienation." It only becomes an alienation if the owner is NOT the Archbishop, which is not the case.
Anonymous, what makes you think that the new Archbishop will even sell the RMS property and put the seminarians somewhere else? Do you not see that even after trying for three years to remove Archbishop Apuron, you were unsuccessful. So, what makes you think that Rome will follow you when they have been silent to your cause for three years?
- AnonymousMarch 23, 2016 at 8:44 AM
Who said anything about selling the property? The point is that the seminary can exist without them being at Yona property. I think you have missed the point...we have already proved the point to Rome...exposing the problems of this archdiocese. In fact, this blog has helped to promote the exposure....thanks for helping our cause.Delete
Dear Anonymous at 8:44 am,Delete
Your comment already shows that you do not want the property to be a seminary; therefore, the only good you can get out of it is either to sell it or turn it into a business venture (such as a casino maybe).
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2016 at 12:12 AM
The article states that " the proper way to proceed with this memorialization was to cancel the former Certificates of Title Nos. 135922, 135923, 135924 and 135925, which did not include the Declaration of Deed Restriction, and issue new Certificates of Title."ReplyDelete
But I have just seen that the cancelled Certificates actually did have the Declaration listed on them. Is this another error or just another attempt to deceive?Replies
Dear Anonymous at 12:12 am,Delete
It is over! The NEW Certificates of Titles is supported by the Department of Land Management in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General.
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy ?????? NO CASINO, STOP NOW......ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2016 at 10:08 AM
Why do you call it the turning point, Diana?ReplyDeleteReplies
Dear Anonymous at 10:08 am,Delete
I call it the "turning point" because after three years of conflict, this is the point where many confused Catholics who did not know what to make of the controversy will finally realize that the Archbishop was telling the truth all along. Why? Because this time it was two secular government agencies that determined that the RMS property is owned by the Archbishop of Agana. All praise and glory goes to God. The Archdiocese did not have to do anything for it was God Himself who won this battle for the Archdiocese.
The jungle, on the other hand, has already shown that it opposes ALL those who disagrees with them, including its own members who have questioned them.
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2016 at 6:24 PM
Diana, Tim Rohr told you with no uncertain terms that the ownership is exactly what is in question. Even more, it is not in question at all, because the deed restriction is an effectual transfer of property(!!), factual transfer of ownership to a foreign entity, see at fee simple conveyance.Delete
Senator Klitzkie found out that you restored the foreign ownership of the seminary without proper authorization from the court. Only interested parties could have initiated the correction. This is against Guam public law and puts all records in danger at the Land Management. Try to grasp that this is much bigger than you think. It is a corruption scheme caught in action. Like a dirty hand in the cookie jar. Do you get it?
The nook is getting tighter as you foolishly pull the rope around your own neck. Some people will end up receiving jail time while you are bragging over and over again that the title certification was restored to its original form, all favor or ownership is due to the foreign entity.
What are you so proud of, Diana?
People that have been taken for a ride now realize....turning point..that there is no one steering the ship they eagerly board for a cruise. Some one took their money...their trust and abandoned ship.Delete
Dear Anonymous at 6:24 pm,Delete
You stated: "Senator Klitzkie found out that you restored the foreign ownership of the seminary without proper authorization from the court."
We did no such thing. It was the Department of Land Management who saw it proper to cancel the old certificates and issued new ones as directed by the Assistant Attorney General. Anonymous, no one here ever bragged about Tim or Kliztkie going to jail. It was Tim and Klitzkie who got all excited hoping that Monsignor David and the Archbishop would go to jail. You were warned that the more you exault yourself and relish in the misfortune of other people, you will fall.
The jungle complained that the certificates of titles were wrong because it did not have the Declaration of Deed Restriction in the memorial. Well, now that the Declaration of Deed Restriction is in the memorial....what now is the problem?? You are still complaining???
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2016 at 6:21 PM
Following the LAW. It is very simpleDelete
Dear Anonymous at 6:21 pm,Delete
The law was followed. The courts exist only to settle disputes. There was no dispute between the Archdiocese of Agana and the Department of Land Management. Both agree that a correction should be made. You do not need a judge, lawyer, and jury to decide on something where there is no dispute.
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2016 at 6:39 PM
"You do not need a judge, lawyer, and jury to decide on something where there is no dispute. "Delete
Unless its mandated by the alws and regulations. If it is set down that the matter is to be resolved in court, even if there is no "dispute", then it ought to be resolved in court.
Dear Anonymous at 6:39 pm,Delete
In a democratic society, the courts exist to settle disputes and to interpret the law. The laws and regulations says what it says according to how the court (or in this case, the Office of the Attorney General) interpret it to be. You have no authority to interpret laws.
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2016 at 7:22 AM
The declaration of deed is exactly what the jungle wanted to point out that is that the property will be used by RMS forever. However the Archbishop clearly wanted to keep that secret until it was questioned.Replies
Dear Anonymous at 7:22 am,Delete
I am sorry that you are upset because you are unable to sell the RMS property as a result of the Declaration of Deed Restriction. But look at the bright side.......Guam no longer needs to borrow priests from the Philippines.
- AnonymousMarch 22, 2016 at 8:13 AM
Not much truth about borrowing priest from the Philippines. Till this day there are a hand full of priest on loan from the Philippines Yigo, Inarajan, Piti, the list goes on. Yet more than half of the RMS priest ordained on GUam can't be accounted for.ReplyDeleteReplies
Dear Anonymous at 8:13 am,Delete
As a result of the seminaries on Guam, we have more priests in our diocese that we can send some of them out to evangelize for the Universal Church. :-)
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2016 at 5:26 PM
Diana, you should make it very clear, that NCW has no business with any internal dealing at the Division of Land Management.Delete
If there was or wasn't any mishandling of the certificate of title or its correction process, it is an internal matter of the DLM and the local government. The NCW has nothing to do with that, either way it turns out to be. Those who claim otherwise are liars.
Dear Anonymous at 5:26 pm,Delete
In the first place, what make you even think that we had any business with DLM? Where did you get that insane idea?
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2016 at 5:27 PM
Those individuals who want to collectively blame and charge the Neocatechumenal Way for the internal business of the DLM must be firmly refuted. There is no such thing as collective responsibility for whatever is done in some government office. Collective responsibility and collective blame is always false, without any exception!ReplyDelete
It is like you cannot blame the family of Rohr for his hateful actions and propaganda. There is no collective guilt, it is only Rohr who is culpable for his dealing and not his family. The same way it is only former senator Klitzkie who want to link DLM internal business with the NCW. He is the only person who is responsible for this effort and not his family. There is no collective responsibility and collective culpability. Everyone has to stand for his or her own action.


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Miriam Gogarty
from Dublin, Ireland, is visiting Ontario with the Irish patchwork Society. She is a member of the learningfa group as well as some post card groups. I would love you to take a trip into their flickr album and check out the beautiful Irish quilts made by their members.
Miriam is the designer of "Emma's Tree" which I discussed on my blog this past week.
she is the one without a wall hanging inthe picture of her class and their wonderful 'Irish Landscapes" I understand they took Miriam and a few friends on a tour around and the
weather was good - I hope the trees were still showing their beautiful colors. Miriam has
become such a good friend.
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- Betweens said...
Our oceans are not as wide as they used to be it is great to see a group in Ireland with just as wonderful talent..
P.s. your background makes it very hard to read your posts.. just an FYI..
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I'm at maw and paw's this morning and it's a balmy -22, sunny and cold. The kind of day where the snow squeeks. I was in a miserable mood last night when I arrived, having just finished my final exam and not particularly impressed with my effort put forth. I'm fighting a head cold and a lot of details blurred together. Normally if I screw something up, I get over it, but I suppose I'm a bit more sensitive about this one because I really like the prof. There's something to be said about good instructors - they really do make me want to shoot higher.
On the up shot though, dad and I were having coffee this morning and discussing what to do over the Christmas Season. We got mom skates and thought better of it than get them for dad. Smarts, dad said "good call". Anyways, just because he doesn't skate anymore (although I used to watch him play hockey when I was a kid), doesn't mean that he doesn't like to get out. He's off to his morning coffee club (Tim Horton's- where I was recently told by another member that they are referred to as "The Dead Pecker Society", which, even though it involves my dad, still makes me laugh), to check with Paul to see if they could get Little Lake cleared off for some skating during the next week. It was fun to watch him all excited... "We could go back and make a big bonfire!". He even went in to check the weather network to see what the looming forecast was to bring.
It's funny to think back on our childhood and remember these neat little things we did. Maybe mom thought we were lacking under the tree, but we sure had a pile of stuff to unwrap in the world that surrounded us. Dad made sure of it. Mom made sure we were dressed warm enough. I love my family because I'm stuck with them. I like them based on a whole lot of other stuff.


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MIRTA SUREN, PLAINTIFF,v.METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, DEFENDANT.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: John Gleeson, U.S.D.J.
JOHN GLEESON, United States District Judge
Plaintiff Mirta Suren filed this action against defendant Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("MetLife"), alleging that MetLife improperly denied her long term disability benefits in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq. MetLife counterclaimed to recover an overpayment arising out of a retroactive award of benefits to Suren by the Commissioner of Social Security. Both MetLife and Suren have moved for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, I grant MetLife's motion for summary judgment on Suren's claim for disability benefits and on MetLife's claim for reimbursement of overpayments. Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is denied.
A. The Plan
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. established and maintains the Lehman Group Benefits Plan to provide long-term disability ("LTD") benefits to its eligible employees. Def.'s Ex. B, ML 330-52.*fn1 That long term disability plan is referred to here as "the Plan." The Plan is governed by ERISA, and MetLife both administers the claims and funds the Plan benefits. ML 338, 346. MetLife has the "discretionary authority to make all decisions in connection with the administration of the [Plan], including, but not limited to, decisions concerning . . . any benefits to which a participant or beneficiary is entitled." ML 348; see also ML 325 ("In carrying out their respective responsibilities under the Plan, the Plan Administrator and other Plan fiduciaries shall have discretionary authority to interpret the terms of the Plan and to determine eligibility for and entitlement to Plan benefits in accordance with the terms of the Plan."). As plan administrator, MetLife is the final authority concerning the Plan. ML 348.
The Plan provides that to be eligible for LTD benefits, a participant must be unable "to perform all the essential duties of [her] occupation." ML 340. Furthermore, to be considered disabled, the claimant must be receiving "appropriate care and treatment from a doctor on a continuing basis" and must be unable to earn more than 80% of her pre-disability earnings at her original occupation. This loss of earnings must be a direct result of the claimant's condition. ML 288.
To obtain benefits, the Plan requires the claimant to submit proof of disability to MetLife. MetLife then determines whether the claimant qualifies for LTD benefits, and if so, for how long. ML 340-44. MetLife also makes the final determination of a claimant's appeal. In determining disability benefits on appeal, MetLife is obligated to consider all comments, documents, records and other information submitted by the claimant. 29 C.F.R. § 2560.503-1.
The Plan provides that monthly LTD benefits are to be reduced by other disability income received by the claimant, including Social Security Disability Income ("SSDI benefits"). ML 342. Any overpayment of LTD benefits due to retroactive receipt of SSDI or other disability benefits must be refunded to MetLife. ML 294.
B. Suren's Alleged Disability
Suren, 50, was employed by Lehman as an administrative coordinator. This position was a sedentary position, though the job did require her to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and kneel. ML 9, 12.*fn2 Suren stopped working on February 4, 2005 because she claimed to be disabled after she was diagnosed with hepatitis and autoimmune disease with fatigue. ML 3-4, 246-47. Suren and MetLife dispute the date of the onset of disability.
In March 2005, Suren applied for disability benefits. ML 1. In support of her claim, she submitted evaluations conducted by two doctors: Dr. Babu Duddempudi, an internist, and Dr. Placido Morano, a rheumotologist. According to Duddempudi, Suren was hospitalized from February 4, 2005 through February 16, 2005, but would be ready to return to work by April 15, 2005.*fn3 ML 247.
Laboratory tests from February 2, 2005 indicate that Suren had high alkaline phosphates, high GGT, high AST, high ALT, high LD, low iron, and a low platelet count.*fn4 ML 242-43. A urinalysis indicated high specific gravity, high squamous epithelial cells, and trace leukocyte esterbase. ML 242-44. Suren's ANA screen was positive. ML 245. An MRI of the brain conducted on February 8, 2005 revealed "[r]ight frontal lobe developmental venous anomaly" and "[n]onspecific frontal deep white matter signal abnormalities." ML 226. The MRI was normal in all other respects, and the effect of the MRI's abnormal findings upon Suren's functional capacity was not evaluated or explained. Laboratory data from February 14, 2005 indicated the presence of RNP antibodies. ML 241. None of Suren's doctors have addressed the significance of these laboratory tests.
On March 8, 2005, Suren was examined by Dr. Morano, who indicated that Suren suffered from autoimmune hepatitis with fatigue and arthralgia*fn5 and concluded that Suren was "unable to function well with daily physical activities." ML 225.
In a report dated April 19, 2005, Dr. Duddempudi indicated that Suren was incapacitated and could not perform work of any kind. ML 249. In May 2005, Duddempudi concluded that Suren had suffered a significant loss of psychological, physiological, personal and social adjustment skills. ML 221. He diagnosed her with autoimmune disease, hepatitis and hypothyroidism with symptoms of general weakness and difficulty walking. ML 220. As for physical limitations, he noted that Suren was able to sit and stand for only two hours intermittently, walk for one hour intermittently, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. She could not climb, twist, bend, stoop, reach above her shoulder level, or operate a motor vehicle. ML 221.
On June 14, 2005, MetLife approved Suren's claim for short-term disability benefits through August 2005 (the maximum duration for such benefits) based on her documentation of hepatitis and severe fatigue. ML 12. After satisfying the Elimination Period of 180 days, MetLife reviewed the medical evidence and approved Suren for LTD benefits through November 3, 2005, to commence on August 3, 2005. ML 12, 215-217.
On July 23, 2005, Suren stated in her personal profile evaluation that she suffered from Lupus*fn6 , a blood clot in her right lung, depression, a thyroid problem, headaches, muscle pain, forgetfulness, dizziness, weakness, and difficulty breathing and sleeping. ML 205-210. She also stated that she was unable to care for her personal needs due to severe muscle pain, and required assistance from her husband for simple activities like getting dressed and bathing. She stated that she could no longer perform any household chores due to her weakness, joint and muscle pain, dizziness, and headaches. Her fatigue and inability to concentrate prevented her from driving. ML 208. MetLife received a psychiatric evaluation dated July 19, 2005 from Suren's psychiatrist, Dr. Sudharam Idupuganti, diagnosing her with "major depression, single episode, severe with melancholia" based on her symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, impaired concentration and memory and sad feelings. ML 15. Idupuganti had been treating Suren with psychotherapy for about two months, and he had prescribed her anti-depressant medications.
After approving Suren's LTD claim, MetLife periodically requested additional updated information, including office notes and test results from her treating physicians. ML 183, 162-63. In compliance with these requests, in September and October 2005, Suren submitted supplemental reports from Dr. Duddempudi and Dr. Miran Salgado, a neurologist, as well as EMG and nerve conduction studies ("NCS") and a radiology exam. In his October report, Duddempudi listed a primary diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and a secondary diagnosis of hypothyroidism. ML 167-71. He indicated that Suren could not work due to "general weakness" and Lupus. Salgado examined Suren on October 10, 2005, and he reported that Suren was alert and oriented and that her "recall and past memory were well-preserved." He also indicated that the Lupus diagnosis was questionable. Salgado noted that although Suren complained of fatigue and muscle weakness, on examination she had normal muscle tone and there was no evidence of "fatigueability or weakness on exertion." He suggested that she had myasthenia gravis*fn7 or myasthenia syndrome with "probable psychogenic*fn8 overlay" and recommended further testing. ML 159-60.
On October 11, 2005, a walk-up review of Suren's claim was held to determine whether her benefits would be extended. The nurse concluded that the medical information supported an extension through November 30, 2005. ML 17. The nurse indicated that additional medical information was needed for further benefits, as office visit notes suggested that Suren's pulmonary embolism was resolving and it was unclear what would continue to keep her out of work. ML 17.
An EMG study performed on October 17, 2005 revealed no evidence of polyneuropathy.*fn9 The study was suggestive but not diagnostic of a presynaptic neuromuscular joint disorder. ML 156-58. The NCS study findings were normal. ML 158. The radiology exam report dated September 14, 2005 revealed that Suren's pulmonary embolism condition had been resolved. ML 144. However, the exam revealed the presence of stable ill-defined nodular opacities in the lateral right middle lobe with tree-in-bud appearance. This finding was "suggestive of an indolent infectious/inflammatory process, such as bronchiolitis, endobronchial tuberculosis, or atypical infection" for which a clinical correlation was recommended. ML 145.
In a letter dated January 9, 2006, MetLife informed Suren that her LTD benefits were terminated effective December 20, 2005 due to insufficient medical evidence of continued disability. ML 146-148.*fn10 A nurse consultant retained by MetLife had reviewed Suren's file and concluded that the medical records showed that Suren's pulmonary and liver conditions had resolved and that, other than subjective complaints of fatigue and weakness, there was no medical evidence to support continued functional impairments such that Suren could not perform her job. ML 21-22. Suren contests the reliability of the nurse's opinion and questions her qualifications. Furthermore, Suren states that the nurse's opinion was not valid because it was contrary to the opinions of Suren's treating doctors, Pl.'s Rule 56.1 Counter-statement ¶ O, and the nurse failed to consider the significant psychological impairments that Dr. Idupuganti had outlined in his June 2005 evaluation. ML 193. MetLife contends that since Idupuganti evaluated Suren over six months before the nurse's review, his evaluation would not have provided recent information about improvements in Suren's physical condition. Def.'s Rule 56.1 Response 57.
MetLife's January 9, 2006 letter notified Suren of her right to appeal the termination of her LTD benefits. ML 146-148. The letter advised Suren to send a written request for appeal within 180 days, and asked that she include in the appeal letter the reasons she believed the termination was improper and "any additional comments, documents, ...
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Dance, Dance
Earlier this week while bored one afternoon I discovered a new app on my AppleTV, that allows a user to dance along with popular songs using the AppleTV remote. When we were on the cruise to the Eastern Caribbean earlier this year we watched a young girl one morning playing a similar dance game on the big screen in the main lounge of the ship on a massive screen. She had a lot of fun and we realized it was not only a lot of fun, but also a really good workout.
Coming back to Toronto I looked around for a device, the one on the ship was a WII, but never actually bought one not wanting to add another device to our tv. So it was a pleasant surprise to find a dance app on the AppleTV. Mr.T and I have been playing it and being game novices it is difficult to understand how everything works but it is a lot of fun. While playing it, it occurred to me it would be great if there was a glove, akin to Michael Jackson's glove?, that relayed the information rather than the remote, which is awkward to hold. Who knows, maybe someone will invent one.
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Mother was still weaving late into the night. It was a new pattern, rich with deep blues and purples, lined with a glistening gold. Her foot worked the machine rhythmically as the spindle slid over the wood and through the silks in soft arpeggios. On the other side of the one-room dirt house, the young boy in his bed near the window listened to the gentle humming of the loom as he watched the stars through sleepy eyes. The sky was big and clear. Under such a sky, there was no way to doubt that someday everything would be better.
Meanwhile, mother wove. Weaving was not a great source of money, but it was enough to get them through this difficult time. Father would not be gone forever. Before long, nights like this would be filled with laughter and stories of adventures, and everything would be better.
The boy's thoughts were interrupted by the friendly chatter of a group from the wedding across town as they walked back to their houses, laughing and joking about the evening's events. The quiet sounds of joviality seemed to lighten the room. There were still happy people everywhere. Soon mother and he would be among them.
As the chatter died down, however, the night once again grew deep and somber. The boy drifted off to sleep as mother continued weaving.


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Tonight I made myself a delicious and refreshing salad.
Salad with Broccoli and Beets
Ingredients I used:
Organic Baby Italian style mix
Organic Raw Broccoli Florets
Organic Broccoli Slaw which includes Broccoli, Carrots and Cabbage shredded
Sharp Cheddar Cheese that I cut into small cubes
1 baby beet, sliced
1 hard-boiled egg
I mixed all that into a bowl and drizzled on some flax seed oil and balsamic vinaigrette. The broccoli added a nice crunch while the beets were delectably sweet.
It was very good and my daughter was sitting on my lap eating the heck out of it, too. I love that she loves to eat all kinds of food, I hope that doesn't change!
Well I guess this salad is pretty basic but I thought it was great and I wanted to share!