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Senator Cory Bernardi on Christianity:
"If we dismiss the influence of Christianity and the Christian ethos, we do so at our own peril."
"Within the Australian conservative movement we acknowledge that Christianity has played an extraordinary role in the development of Western civilization and in the development of Australia."
On society:
"We think civil society is vital for an orderly and progressive construct and that governments shouldn't be seeking to replace civil society because it will fail miserably."
On the economy:
"We believe free enterprise is good because it provides jobs, it provides prosperity and opportunity for individuals not just business owners."
It was in February 2017, just a few months ago, when Senator Cory Bernardi announced his resignation from the Liberals through a speech in the Senate. Senator Bernardi opted to advance the Australian Conservatives as a political party and sit on the Senate crossbench as its leader.
He rationalised the creation of the Conservatives as a political party with the need to find a better way.
What is that better way? 20Twenty host Neil Johnson gave Cory Bernardi the floor to answer that question and others when he featured on the program recently.
The Senator acknowledged it has been more challenging not having the support of a big party organisation since his departure from the Liberal Party two months ago.
"But having said that I feel much more fulfilled in my political involvement. I feel I'm building something really worthwhile and that fulfills not only the desire I have to make a difference in the community, but it's actually filling a gap," Cory said, saying the Australian Conservatives have already had some success by encouraging the government to go in a certain direction.
"To find their spine as I call it," Cory shared, saying the government's put forward some of the issues that are important.
On the matter of what conservatism means today if its split between the two camps, those being economic and social, Senator Bernardi said conservatism is a way of looking at the world.
"I think it's accepting that we build upon the lived experience of our ancestors and that we have an obligation not just to ourselves but to future generations," Cory stated, and quoted Edmund Burke who said (conservatism) is a societal contract between those that have been, those that are, and those that are yet to be,' for which Cory believes is the mantra of responsibility for all conservatives.
"We have different views on any number of areas but Australian conservatives are united by the principles that are in our party."
"That is, we believe free enterprise is good because it provides jobs it provides prosperity and opportunity for individuals not just business owners," Cory announced.
"We think civil society is vital for an orderly and progressive construct and that governments shouldn't be seeking to replace civil society because it will fail miserably and will only diminish what once again Burke said were 'the little platoons that keep us going as a community,'" Senator Bernardi quoted.
The Senator continued his party's platform to say that government should live within its means and be limited in its reach and gave a reason for that.
"If a government can do something to help you it can also do something to harm you," the senator said, adding that a government that stays within those parameters and does as little as possible in satisfying the needs of a functioning Western democracy is a very positive step forward.
But as far as Senator Cory Bernardi's priorities are concerned, his attention is drawn to the traditional social order which he said is being radically overturned.
"You see that in almost every element of society. Gender is now a fluid construct. And it seems that if you support traditional marriage you're somehow labelled an extremist which is just ridiculous," the Senator illustrated before adding religion to the mix.
"There's a freedom of religion and a freedom of belief but Christians are now marginalized and told to check their belief system at the door of the Senate, yet everyone else with a divergent belief, whether it be Aboriginal dream time, Islam, or anything else, it's celebrated as some sort of diversity," Cory observed.
He spoke about Easter and how the traditional name given to Easter eggs had been banned by chocolate manufacturers and were now called holiday or spring eggs.
"These changes are undermining and eroding our traditional beliefs and the structure that bound our society and built our Western civilisation and Australia. I think it's in grave peril."
"It's a significant social experiment that's going to end badly. It has everywhere else," Senator Bernardi declared before turning the focus onto the economy.
"We've got a government and successive governments, that are not living within their means."
"We have a moral obligation to our children not to saddle them with a legacy of hundreds of billions of dollars, maybe even a trillion dollars of debt by the time it's fixed, that they will have to repay," Cory informed, adding that the debt is not about investing in the future but that it's actually being used to prop up the benefits and the entitlements of the mentality of today.
So what is that mentality? Cory Bernardi described it this way. "I want something for me, I don't care about the future!"
Then there's the political system and the disillusionment with the major parties. But what to make of the alternatives? Senator Bernardi's concerned about their health.
"They haven't been particularly healthy. We've had the Palmer experiment. We've the One Nation resurgence at the moment and there's Nick Xenophon. Now they all may have some particular appeal but I can't see the application of consistent principle in their policy approach," Cory explained saying these minor parties are just tapping into a well of discontent.
"I think ultimately the parties of that ilk can do more long term damage than good." So where does that leave the Australian Conservatives?
"I want to be a force for good. I want to be principled in our approach to working with whoever's there. It's about predictability, stability and coherence," Senator Bernardi said.
Cory remained circumspect when asked by 20Twenty host Neil Johnson whether there was a place for Christians in politics.
Cory Bernardi said he welcomed anyone who has a set of beliefs to enter into 'public life'.
"Those beliefs don't always have to accord with mine. But if people are consistent and principled in their approach I think that's a positive step for politics."
"But within the Australian conservative movement we acknowledge that Christianity has played an extraordinary role in the development of Western civilization and in the development of Australia," Cory acknowledged, adding that Christianity continues to play that role.
"It shapes and frames how we interact with each other. It engages in our legal system. Christianity is in our cultural and historical celebrations such as Easter and Christmas and so forth," Cory Bernardi said, saying if we dismiss the influence of Christianity and the Christian ethos, we do so at our own peril.
Senator Bernardi reaffirmed the strong contribution Christianity has made to Australia's wellbeing and said he reminds people of all persuasions not to forget that contribution.
He also mentioned the one thing that he finds extraordinary about Christianity.
"It's the ethos of reciprocity. Do unto others as you want them to do unto you. That is not found in any other major religion. This is the essence of how we interact with each other," Cory confessed, saying the Christian faith is also about voluntary enrolement.
"You can't force people to submit to Christian doctrine. Its beauty, its purity is that people volunteer into it. And that's what I wrote about in my book 'The Conservative Revolution'."
"The book essentially notes that society has swung so far one way, that the only way we can reclaim decency, stability and prosperity for the future, is to effectively turn it upside down and say, we have to retreat to our roots which have proven themselves over many, many generations," Senator Cory Bernardi concluded.
Australian Conservatives is the movement uniting Australians who believe enduring values and principles are the key to a better nation.
For more information, go to – http://www.conservatives.org.au
Senator Cory Bernardi's website:
He declares the website is dedicated to restoring common sense and conservative principles as the best way forward for our nation.
Cory states that he makes no apologies for defending the important things that have made our nation great: our families, our economic freedom and the traditional values which have been the cornerstone of our society.
He also provides a regular column of controversial ideas that challenge the ideology and the radical agenda of the Left.
For more information, go to – http://www.corybernardi.com/


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May 8, 2017
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff,v.THERESA A. DEPIES, JEFFREY G. DEPIES, WASHBURN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, and CASHTON FARM SUPPLY, LTD., Defendants.
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This is
a civil action in which the United States of America seeks to
foreclose on a farm owned by defendants Theresa A. Depies and
Jeffrey G. Depies. The Depieses are in default on several
loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), a part of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
government has moved for summary judgment against the
Depieses. Dkt. 16. The Depieses filed no response to the
government's motion. However, well after the response
deadline, the Depieses wrote a letter to the court asking to
postpone judgment until September 2017. Dkt. 23. I will
construe the letter as a motion to stay the case, which I
will deny. I will grant the government's motion for
summary judgment against the Depieses.
remaining defendants have not answered the complaint or
appeared in this case, so the government has moved for
default judgment against them. Dkt. 16. I will schedule a
hearing on the government's motion for default judgment
against the remaining defendants.
Depieses executed multiple promissory notes to the FSA
between 2004 and 2010. To secure those notes, the Depieses
executed security agreements and financing statements, giving
the government a security interest in all farm products,
crops, livestock, and farm equipment owned by the Depieses.
The Depieses also executed real estate mortgages conveying an
interest to the government in the Depieses' real
property. And the government filed a lien on the
Depieses' truck.
Depieses have made no payments on the promissory notes since
October 2013, so they are in default. Their mortgages provide
that in the event of default by the borrower on the
promissory notes, the government may declare the entire
amount unpaid under the notes immediately due and payable.
The government did so on July 24, 2014. As of March 7, 2017,
the Depieses still owed the government $374, 975.85 in
principal, interest, and other fees. Daily interest accrues
in the amount of $27.6811.
Washburn County Industrial Development Agency and Cashton
Farm Supply, Ltd., purportedly have an interest in the
Depieses' property, but they have failed to appear,
plead, or otherwise defend the claims against them, and the
clerk of court has entered default against them. Dkt. 10.
court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1345 because it is commenced by
the government.
Motion to stay
Depieses' response to the government's motion for
summary judgment was due April 6, 2017; they filed nothing by
that deadline. In a letter received by the court on May 5,
2017, the Depieses ask the court "to postpone any
further judgment on this case until Sept[ember] 2017."
Dkt. 23. They admit that they are in default but explain that
they recently began a "funding request" and that
they intend to pay their debt. I will construe the
Depieses' letter as a motion to stay the case. "The
proponent of a stay bears the burden of establishing its
need." Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681, 708
(1997). This court typically considers the following factors
when reviewing motions to stay: (1) the stage of the
litigation; (2) any undue prejudice or tactical disadvantage
that the stay will cause for the non-moving party; (3) the
likelihood of simplifying the issues in question and
streamlining the trial; and (4) the burden of litigation on
the parties and the court. Hy Cite Corp. v. Regal Ware,
Inc., No. 10-cv-168, 2010 WL 2079866, at *1 (W.D. Wis.
May 19, 2010). These factors do not weigh in favor of a stay
in this case.
case is nearing completion. A stay will not simplify the
issues in question, as the Depieses admit that they are in
default. It appears that the Depieses wish to pay off their
debt, but they offer no evidence that they are able to do so.
In any case, continuing the litigation in this case will not
deprive them of the opportunity to pay. I will deny the
motion to stay and rule on the government's summary
judgment motion.
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Time Magazine Names Stax Museum of American Soul Music One of the Top 50 Authentic American Experiences
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Time Magazine via Stax Museum News Blog
There are no mummies at Memphis' Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Just some bad muthas. Or so they promise. The museum is located on the site of the original Stax Records company, a soul pioneer that released music from greats, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett and Albert King. The museum definitely puts stuffier institutions to shame with the baddest collection of memorabilia around. They've got a sequined stage dress from Tina Turner, Phalon Jones' saxophone retrieved from a lake after the airplane crash that killed Otis Redding and the Bar-Kays, and Isaac Hayes' 1972 Superfly Cadillac El Dorado, complete with a TV and fridge. Welcome to the reason America has more soul than any nation on earth.
926 E. McLemore Ave., Memphis; 901-946-2535; admission: $10.
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"Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what."
― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
"We can never know what might have been but what is to come is another matter entirely"
― C.S. Lewis
"Buy or borrow self-improvement books, but don't read them. Stack them around your bedroom and use them as places to rest bowls of cookies.
Watch exercise shows on television, but don't do the exercises. Practice believing that the benefit lies in imagining yourself doing the exercises.
Don't power walk. Saunter slowly in the sun, eating chocolate, and carry a blanket so you can take a nap."
"A sail boat that sails backwards can never see the sun rise."
― Bill Cosby
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What a remarkable talent is Rhiannon Giddens: Mountain music fiddler exemplar, five-string banjo picker extraordinaire, country dance soloist, singer with a burly tough blues voice! But guess what? She also has a degree in voice from Oberlin College, and sings opera on the concert stage. In the cover of the CD I purchased, she says, "The music tells of my family, black, white, and native. It is home to me, and I feel honored and Blessed to be able to play it and keep some of these traditions alive." People like Rhiannon Giddens make me realize how little I've accomplished - I may throw away my saxophone (not really).
The folk festival ended, as it traditionally does, with a group sing (me too) of "Good Night Irene." That plaintive folk song brings back memories – we used to sing "Good Night Irene" in the barracks when I was in Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB.


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lol like in low apple bottom jean boots with fur
What do apple bottom jeans look like?
theres a link to the site
(it goes to the demin section)
apple bottom jeans look better on girls with booties
apple bottoms is a brand by Nelly.
they look like all jeans, but they have pockets shaped like apples. they're meant for women w/ a little more deriere...hope this could help!
Reply:ha my friend has some. they are just regular faded jeans with apple bottom written across the butt.
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Everything's Eventual...
Updated list:
- Ip Man (Khamolen)
- Police Story and Crime Story (TLC)
- Enter the Dragon and Fist of Fury/The Chinese Connection (Nobodyman)
- The Young Master and The Legend of the Drunken Master (Ubiq)
- Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle (Outerspec/KageKageKing)
- Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (Noqanky)
- Iron Monkey and Drunken Master (Robby)
- A Better Tomorrow and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Jabra)
- Swordsman II/The Legend of the Swordsman and Swordsman III: The East is Red (Purple Hermit)
- Wing Chun and Hero (Atuin)
- The Protector (2005) and The Protector (1985) (Below Average)
- Project A (trappedolphin)
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I nominate Project A.
Check out my tumblr for my thoughts on random movies and manga^^
I know it's not a Hong Kong film but Riki-Oh ought to be paired with the live action Fist of the North Star film. Just because.
Complicating things since 2009.
Chat (Select Rizon on the right, put in your nickname, and in the channel column put #APSmash. Then click start and you're in!)
Chat 2 (Use this if the other one isn't working. Find Rizon in the list, and put your nick, the channel #APSmash, and then connect!)
Stream link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/galaxy9000 (6 PM EST today), 35 minutes from this post.
Muppets Treasure Island is the film streaming tonight. Join the chat for live commentary!
I'll close the nominations for Hong Kong Action Movie Month at midnight EST.
I can't believe I missed this entire month's worth of movies. Yeah, I had no free Saturday this month but jeez.... Hopefully May will be better.
Everything's Eventual...
June needs to be Tim Curry month.
Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, The Colour of Magic, The Worst Witch, Legend, various tv shows... (Peter Pan and the Pirates, Mighty Max, whatever...)
Tonight has once again reminded us that Muppet Treasure is a classic movie that stands the test of time as the best Disney movie.
Also that Jim Hawkins is a terrible character in all adaptations.
One of my biggest dream is that AP Forums make their own Treasure Island movie.
Arrgh! I keep forgetting to show up for movie night!
Well, I've got an alarm set so I should be able to show up starting next week for Hong Kong Action Movie month.
Voting for the Hong Kong Movie Poll is now open.
To reiterate on Riki-Oh:
NNID: Gibbs-free
Classic Wuxia time
And, hell, I'll throw in another plug for Ip Man
Have some cheesy trailers.
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I love gardening and grow edible plants.
I love different cultures and I travel.
I have a disability but I'm not disabled.
I am losing my vision but I'm not blind.
I don't like being over-weight and diabetic which I currently am.
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text: Met with the Communication Committee yesterday. Love the ease of telephone-conferencing from my kitchen! Suzi Albrecht, from JuicyResults, is volunteering her expertise, and has been moving right along with great ideas for the LWVOC website. There is so much which goes into it, way more than a few photos, some addresses and blog links. She compared it to building a house, but it is feeling like the VAB at the Space Center. We are in the foundation stage (necessities), just about ready to hammer in the framing (site map). The dry wall will be up in early January (all the information), with a move-in date into our new, gorgeously appointed "home"page set for later that month. Shall we have a house-warming?


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I have decided today not to bore you with the my deep thoughts (which really my thoughts do not run that deep anyway). I want to address the issue of whining. Sharlee and Shane can both attest to the fact that I do not tolerate it well at all. So can my nieces and nephews. Oh my gosh nothing can take me from 0-60 faster than the screeching, high pitched "but I want a WAAAAAAAAAAA —– (toy-fruit snack, movie, McNugget!!) Whatever it is and then the follow up bawling oh… hell.
When I was younger I used to watch some unnamed children who were (and one still is) the royalty of it. I completely dreaded fixing them something to eat because it always turned into an "I don't like my toast that brown…it needs to have whitish spots in it!!! I only wanted butter on the right side of my sandwich. I don't wanna wash my hands in the bathroom!!! Or getting them dressed because it was this dress is not the right color… I need a new one… WAAAAAAAHHHH) it literally made my head want to explode. I have a process of handling this with children that I didn't have when I was 14. I absolutely will not give in to whining. I refuse. You want something you state it. You are not happy and throw a tantrum-oh well. You can verify this with my children. It works. Neither of my kids were whiners. That is the truth
Let me tell you what tops a Child Whiner – the Adult Whiner. Oh my gosh where was your mother when you were growing up? This is absolutely one of the most unattractive things a person can do… People avoid whiners unless they are whiners themselves and then those groups of people look like something off a group counseling session in a Lifetime Movie.
Please don't get me wrong I understand and care about other people's problems
Let me help you understand things that you should not whine about:
- 1. The line at the Chuck A Rama is too long and "you NEED to have something right now for your blood sugar!" Be proactive- take a Rubbermaid cup with some goldfish!! Don't scream at your spouse because the line is too long…
- 2. Your job. You are working at ___ (supermarket, restaurant, hospital etc) and the patrons need to-buy, eat or be treated for- something. I don't care if you worked yesterday or the person you just helped was rude, hungry, ornery or sick. Do not whine out loud to the public about your job! Leave it if you hate it, shut up if you can't… You chose it and right now you are pretty damn lucky to have it. If it is that unpleasant find your way out, but do not share with people you are not sitting at the family dinner table with or your friends your distaste for it!! The people you are whining to pay your paycheck!!!
- 3. Your ailments… State them to someone if you need help with them. Go to a doctor if they are severe and you certainly are allowed sympathy for this. Do not do the "well I can't go to the walk about because I can't walk about anymore… I used to be a champion bull rider-cheerleader-marathon runner… and now my legs can't even get me a ride in my own pants… By this statement I don't mean giving your reason for not going to the walkabout, I mean repeatedly stating it and your total list of all that is wrong with you from head to toe.. Jeez wow…help the person who wants your company out just a little!
- 4. Do not whine about your spouse!!! Oh my gosh you are a fool… Telling people what an a… you are married to makes you look like one too… Why on earth would you do this all day and then expect to like your significant other when you get home? I do not mean the stating of an issue to a close friend… I am talking about the nonstop onslaught of verbal assault on the person you are supposed to care for and love the most… Jeez you look dumb.
- 5. Your station in life… Bad things happen to EVERYONE! The happiest people are those who do not drone on and on and on about the things that are occurring or NOT occurring in their life. STOP IT… It is destructive. I do not mean talking about your sadness, heartbreak, stress or fatigue. I mean the nonstop." I wanted A but I didn't get it and my life is incomplete-a failure- total loss… Shut up and move to plan B!
Whiners are not happy people. Happy people do not like to listen to whining all the time. Does everyone have a day when they do whine? Yes.. Everyone does. EVERYONE. The point is that we need to be aware of it and make an effort to find the good in even the bad things and move to a better place- a place where you have friends that actually like to hang out with you and people enjoy your company.
I have to go to work now because I didn't win the lottery and I have lots of bills to pay and my job is 18 miles from here and I need to get done because I have too much to do at home and I am tired and my head hurts… and I would rather go to the movie. WAAAAAAAHHHHH.


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Hi, here's a patch to clean up the API as described by Doug: http://www.mail-archive.com/lucene-user%40jakarta.apache.org/msg08479.html The Field constructor with three booleans is deprecated because it's too easy to mix up the order of those parameters. Also, one variation of Field.Text() is deprecated because it behaves different depending on if you pass it a String or a StringReader, which is very confusing. The static Field.UnStored/Keyword etc methods are not deprecated. I think these can be confusing (e.g. what exactly does UnIndexed mean -- I always have to look it up), but nobody is forced to use them so there's no reason to deprecate them. The only boolean left is the one for term vectors. Should we add another enumeration like TermVectorIndex.NO/YES/...? I know that there's a patch that adds position information to the term vectors. How does that fit in here? Regards Daniel -- http://www.danielnaber.de
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So, we had the "¡Dress Like a Mexican!" party on Saturday night and it was obviously a huge hit. I mean, how could it NOT be? We had red, white, and green streamers from the dollar store, nasty nacho sauce made from "Melt N Dip" pasteurized processed cheese (I gag thinking about it), horchata, and a huge Mexican flag borrowed from the Spanish house hanging on the wall. We also had a station by the front door where you could have a mustache drawn on your face in cheap eyeliner for free! Isn't that something?
Anyway, I don't really have a lot to write about, I just wanted to tell everyone that the party was a huge success. Also, I woke up sick this weekend and I have officially stocked my cupboards with airborne and herbal tea. My fridge is full of orange juice and oranges. Oh and I slept in until 2:30 today. Sick, I know, but I blame it on celiac. I blame everything on celiac as of…now. Thanks.
PS - The the above picture is the template we used to help people pick which mustache they wanted on her face. I did not make it, so I did not pick all of the labels, but they are kind of funny right? Okay bye.
¡Dress Like a Mexican!
Posted by Missy Johnson
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- JT & Lizzie Davis said...
Sounds hilariously fun. So sad to miss it!
- March 6, 2008 at 8:17 AM
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A number of respectable institutions, from banks to firms that manage funds of hedge funds, will likely be damaged by yesterday's stunning revelations.
Groups known to have worked with Madoff in the past include alternative-asset manager Fairfield Greenwich Group, the Nomura Bank of Japan, and Swiss asset-management firm NPB New Private Bank.
Sources tell The Post that Madoff managed money for Fairfield Greenwich through a $7 billion hedge fund called Fairfield Sentry, which Nomura and NPB offered to clients.
According to a document obtained by The Post, the fund reported earnings of 4.5 percent at the end of October. Another document says the fund has a 15-year track record of producing 11 percent returns.
Fairfield Greenwich officials declined to comment.
Madoff's trading strategy, known as "split-strike conversion," has raised eyebrows in the past, sources said. The complex strategy involves trading in and out of large-cap stocks and buying put options on baskets of stocks.
"I think a lot of people already were very suspicious," said one hedge-fund executive. "If you look at the performance, it looks too good to be true. And if it looks too good to be true, chances are it is."
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My journey from a technical and strict discipline of forensic and composite art to fine art. I'm trying to unfurl my wings to fly into this new field but I'm still struggling to get out of my cocoon! "To be an artist is to believe in life." -Henry Moore (1898-1986)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sometimes my Ex really tics me off!
28 comments:
- angeltreats said...
Oh Sheila, I'm so sorry but this really made me laugh quite a lot! I think it's allowed to wish bad stuff on your ex sometimes...
- April 29, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- Mrs. C said...
haha that's awesome. I hope everything is ok :)
- April 29, 2009 at 10:28 AM
- Stephen Dell'Aria said...
terrific cartoon. the opposite happened for me, after my divorce my ex and I stopped fighting and get along better now then when we were married. That's a pretty good sign being divorced was the right thing.
- April 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM
- Gary Heller said...
Sheila, your paintings are great but as I said to you already in corresponding that i really love your sketches!
I think its so unbelievably cool that you can directly express your feelings and emotions immediately through your sketches.
I can completely relate to this particular sentiment as i am in a similar situation as you and get so frustrated having to deal with the "other end"
- April 29, 2009 at 11:17 AM
- suzanneberry said...
atta girl, get it all out. excellent cartoon that so richly illustrates your frustration. i'm sorry you're vexed, sending hugs to you and a "be sweet and kind" mojo to him. hang in.
- April 29, 2009 at 11:58 AM
- Tracey Clarke said...
This is great....I can relate because I sometimes feel that way about myself. I don't even need another person to make it happen..
Hang in there, Sheila...
- April 29, 2009 at 12:29 PM
- Paintings by Irit Bourla said...
your imagination is endless and we got the message. So its now of your chest and you are feeling better.I feel for you.
We all love you, Irit
- April 29, 2009 at 12:34 PM
- jennifer woodburn said...
Go Sheila - tell us how you feel! (it feels so good doesn't it?) Love the cartoon - I would love to see more.
- April 29, 2009 at 1:38 PM
- James Oh said...
Well said and done. I love your cartoon, which suggests a good way of relieving frustration. Another alternative is to drop at tea art at my blog.Thanks.
- April 29, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Manon Doyle said...
You go girl! That drawing sure let off a lot of steam!
- April 29, 2009 at 3:05 PM
- Peter Lee said...
Hi Sheila,
I'm glad you feel much better after this. Hey, isn't this what they call an art therapy?
By the way, I'm impressed with your skills on cartoon drawing. You are multi-talented!
ps. I replaced my profile photo with my new still life (my favorite mug) - sometimes I get tired of keep seeing my own face over and over.
And update on the "art for animals" - I'm working on something with my local SPCA (just talked to their manager) - wish me luck.
- April 29, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- Gail H. Ragsdale said...
How funny! Sheila, you have a great ability here! Not everyone can do cartoons so well, not only the expression on your face but the cat also!
A pox on your ex!
But I love the cartoon :-)
- April 29, 2009 at 4:42 PM
- Michelle said...
LOL...great caricature! (No that's not what I had in mind). Sorry to hear about troubles with your ex. Hope everything gets worked out to your advantage!
- April 29, 2009 at 5:10 PM
- Judy Mackey said...
Sheila this is the way my dh makes me feel - is this drawing for sale? I want it!!
- April 29, 2009 at 5:15 PM
- dominique eichi said...
Sheila what a great job expressing yourself with this frustration. I can relate to you so well having been in the same spot but the kids are the one feeling the worst of it. I hope peace and similar focus can be achieved for them.
- April 29, 2009 at 6:16 PM
- sam said...
I think Gary is spot on, its a fantastic skill you have there Sheila and a great way to express yourself, like the addition of the cat:o)
- April 29, 2009 at 11:51 PM
- Abby Creek Art said...
I've felt that way at least twice this week.;)
I love the painting you did of Chloe and Brady!
- April 30, 2009 at 6:37 AM
- Cheryl Anderson said...
I've been in your spot, and this sketch just says it all! I agree with Gary, your paintings are wonderful but what you can do with line is truly amazing! Hang in there--not sure how old your kids are, but it gets better when they are grown and on their own.
- April 30, 2009 at 7:58 AM
- simoart said...
Hi Sheila
This is a funny sketch, I am sorry about your feelings with your ex. I am also divorce but my ex is way out my life, since Arthur was 3. I am sending you lots of peace to you and the kids.
- April 30, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- Hellenne Vermillion said...
I LOVE this! This is how I felt Thursday because of DH. That's me in the drawing. Once I got in touch with the "button" he pressed, things became clear and I was okay. BTW, you should do more cartoons; they are great! Try some animal ones with human expressions, or animal expressions.
- May 2, 2009 at 10:43 AM
- theresamillerwatercolors said...
SO funny! Fabulous cartoon!
- May 3, 2009 at 1:25 AM
- Dean Grey said...
Thank God your ex pissed you off. If he hadn't we wouldn't have gotten to see this awesome sketch from you!
Such a fantastic whimsical/cartoony style you have! I'm shocked because I didn't know you could draw like this!
I would LOVE to see you do more pen and ink illustrations like this. This totally looks like something you'd see in the funny pages or in a children's book.
Now quick, go talk to your ex about the kids again!
- May 3, 2009 at 1:52 AM
- Kathleen Krucoff said...
What a great way to get things off your chest.
I think this sketch is quite exceptional! You could have a successful career as a cartoon satirist!
- May 3, 2009 at 4:52 PM
- sofie said...
been there! love it!
- May 4, 2009 at 12:04 AM
- Tom Pohlman said...
Sheila- I love your sketch! I don't think I would be able to publish my cathartic sketches :>) Hope the waves become fewer & farther between for you my friend!
- May 4, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Dean H. said...
Wonderful art...love the cartoon style...talk about feeling and emotion!...Wow!
- May 4, 2009 at 12:44 PM
- David Larson Evans said...
I love your cartoon but the image may keep me up tonight lol
- May 5, 2009 at 8:30 AM
- Linda (Artwolf) said...
Brilliant Sheila, all the girls know how men can make you feel, I'm sure we have all pulled this face once or twice, OK,I lied, lots of times. Lindax:) :0
- May 6, 2009 at 12:39 PM


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Advice for Young Unmarried Women
Recently a group of young ladies from one of the societies asked of the older women what advice they would give them concerning preparation for marriage and which things they wish they had done. Many of the older ladies responded with some very sage counsel about Biblical role models, submission, and character development. Since they covered those bases so well, I decided to cover some other aspects. What I wrote follows....
My advice will focus on education.
Take advantage of the time you have before marriage to STUDY and LEARN. You will never have this much time for doing this ever again. By this I mean practical things like how to grow a garden, good financial principles, and time and home management. You can learn these things later, but it is a lot easier to learn this stuff when you aren't puking your head off in the toilet due to pregnancy.
Most people eat a lot of prepared, processed foods. If you don't know how to cook from scratch, you will end up providing less than nutritious and more expensive food for your family. If your mother is willing to let you cook in the kitchen, take advantage with her oversight. Borrow good books on whole foods cookery from the library and learn to do it right so you aren't having to learn as you go like I had to do.
If you aren't in good physical shape and don't have a regular exercise routine, get one. Also learn to eat properly and develop good sleep habits NOW. You want to be in the best health possible for bearing children. Pregnancy can be enough of a challenge when you are healthy, let alone when you are not. I know a lot of the young people in our church keep weird hours and are sometimes up long past midnight . This disrupts your circadian rhythms and makes you more susceptible to diabetes, obesity and other bodily ills because you are supposed to be resting and allowing the body to repair itself during the wee hours. If you have this bad habit now, do what you can to get yourself to bed by 10:30 at night. Believe me, you won't be able to sustain yourself if you try doing this later on when you have children.
Read books like Don Aslett's Clutter's Last Stand and Is There Life After Housework and practice the principles in keeping your own rooms tidy, and if your parents permit, in helping with organizing the household better. This is good to do even if you have a job, because having children is like getting a full time job on top of the already full time job of keeping a home. If you can learn cleaning principles that enable you to do the work efficiently and well, you will have more time for your children and other things. One of the best cleaning principles to learn is how to tell the difference between clutter (which is a form of covetousness) and valuable stuff worth keeping. Clutter consumes valuable time, energy, and money to sustain. Read books on how to economize and cut corners. Learn to sew and do other handcrafts. The time before marriage is the season of learning so that you can do all l these things easily when you finally are married.
Read books on childhood development and child training. Learn about how your body works, pregnancy, birthing, and breastfeeding. It is better to do this reading before you actually need it. Most women are very uninformed about their menstrual cycles, pregnancy and having babies. (I didn't know how to change a diaper when I had Patricia! -- this is NOT a good way to start life as a mother!)
Don't rush into courtship with the first guy who offers. If you can't have a solid friendship with mutual respect *before* you court, then forget it. The glamour and sizzle can wear off in a marriage quite quickly once the bills come in and reality takes over. If all you had going for you was a similar position on covenanting and a bit of physical attraction, well, you might be left with just a mutual position on covenanting. Time and childbearing has a funny way of changing where the sand in your hourglass figure settles. Marriage can be hard even where there is a meeting of the minds. You don't want to start out with a deficit before you barely get started.
One of the most valuable pieces of advice I ever got from anyone came from Pastor Price. He told me after I had had a severe disappointment with a family member that we need to look to Christ for our joy, happiness and satisfaction in life. All our human relationships are prone to fail us because they involve sinners. Christ, however, never fails us. If you look to Him for joy instead of your husband or children, you will be able to weather the storms of life, marriage, and family much better.
Another good piece of information I read comes from Douglas Wilson's book on courtship. He said that young women should plan to be involved in some sort of work or education or volunteer work before they are married. It is the job of young men to interrupt those plans. IOW, don't sit around waiting for your knight in shining armour to come and sweep you off your feet. You dont' know when he's going to show up on the horizon. While you are waiting for him, do what you can to develop yourself either through work or education. Women who desperately search the horizon for that knight drive them off because of the desperation. Far better to be like Rachel, watering camels and going about her business when a marriage proposal gets dropped in her lap.
Lastly, listen to your parents. I dare say there are a few of us older ladies who didn't seek the counsel of our parents, or else ignored it or flaunted it when it was offered and are still paying for it. Marriage is serious business. The decision you make about who you will marry is an important one with the potential for impacting generations. You don't want to be a dud, and you don't want to be married to a dud. Allow your parents the opportunity to guide you in areas of your own growth and in evaluating any potential suitors. Life is too short to learn everything yourself by experience.


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I met up with a couple of pals from Rep - one of whom is cosplaying a female version of Spongebob
Alodia, the legendary Philippine cosplayer, was also around - with a huddle of fans circled around her taking her photo. I really wasn't able to see her costume though.
They even played the cool but geek-a-maniac Star Wars-John Williams tribute, by the way.
Anyway, check out the photos of the event below.


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trade proposel:
Mets get: Sammy Sosa, Glenden Rusch, Latroy Hawkins, Todd Walker
Cubs get: Tom Glavine, Jose Reyes, Kaz Matsui, Al Lieter, and whoever the mets #1 farm league prospect is right now
that sounds like the typical Mets trade
http://www.suntimes.com/output/mariotti/cs...-spt-jay05.htmlCubs intent on calling it quits with Sosa
October 5, 2004
All you need to know is that Ryne Sandberg didn't even pause. Asked if Sammy Sosa is the Greatest Cub Ever -- remember, he has homered 574 times, helped maintain the franchise's place as a cultural phenomenon and contributed to saving baseball from itself in the late '90s -- Sandberg was confident enough about his thoughts to respond instantly Monday.
''I think it's Ernie Banks,'' he said.
Such is the depth of the hole Sosa has dug himself with his latest blunder and lie. A Wrigleyville grave, you might call it. Everyone in Cubdom, including the rational and polite Sandberg, is disgusted by the way Sosa disgraced himself Sunday by walking out on his team during the final afternoon of a lost season. In fact, what we learned the day after is that the Cubs aren't at all viewing his quit job as a momentary blip, an act of frustration soon to be forgiven with a shrug and exchange of heart taps.
No, Tribune Co. is using Sosa's petulant departure as a way of greasing the skids for an option thought impossible back in the days of mutual love and kisses. Taking in the near-consensus opinion among local fans and media that Sosa finally has worn out his welcome, the Tribsters appear eager to trade the future Hall of Famer and the $17 million owed him for 2005. It is eminently clear, despite Dusty Baker's lack of control in the clubhouse all season, that the manager has the full backing of general manager Jim Hendry, the man who hired him. It's also clear Sosa, whose health and production no longer are reliable elements as his body shrinks and breaks down, is having trouble getting along with Baker and won't be able to co-exist with him.
''I'm tired of being blamed by Dusty Baker for all the failures of this club,'' said Sosa, in words that seem crafted by an agent. ''I resent the inference that I'm not prepared. I live my life every minute every day to prepare for combat.''
Said Baker, either playing dumb or mystified like the rest of us: ''I can't figure out where I blamed him. I have done nothing but cover for the guy.''
So it comes as no surprise that Cubs management has resorted to spywork in an effort to further degrade Sosa in the public eye. Upon reading Sosa's claims in Monday's Sun-Times that he didn't leave Wrigley Field until the seventh inning, the Cubs quickly checked security cameras to corroborate their information that he actually went home much earlier. According to team sources, the parking-lot cams showed Sosa leaving at 1:35 p.m., only 15 minutes after the first pitch. As it was, he had disobeyed Hendry's expectation that he be in uniform. Now, management has proof that Sosa blew off an entire day's work -- nothing to sneeze at, pun intended, when he makes $104,938 a game.
The Tribsters don't want their money back. They want Sosa out of here, having gone to extreme lengths to embarrass him. An employer doesn't expose a highly paid employee as a liar and jaker, then welcome him back to work with open arms just a few months later. This is called a smear campaign. There is no chance the Cubs and Sosa can have a good relationship anymore, and sometime soon, expect him to demand a trade so he can pursue his home-run milestones elsewhere while the Cubs move on without their financial albatross.
A parting of ways is best for Sosa and the club. He is obviously a bitter man, deeply hurt over what he considers disloyal fans and media. True, some of us who regularly saluted him in the past have found constant fault with him the last two seasons. But what are we supposed to do, blindly defend Sosa when cork is found in his bat and he hatches some b.s. story about a batting-practice mixup? What are we supposed to do, ignore the problems he has with his teammates? What are we supposed to do, sympathize with him when he abandons the ballclub and fans on the symbolic final day of an agonizing, abysmal season?
How curious that Baker, in a Monday media conference call organized specifically to address the Sosa issue, would say he has ''done nothing but cover for the guy.'' As it is, Sosa's career has been clouded by mystery and innuendo. When his manager drops a heavy-handed phrase, it only arouses more suspicions about what's going on behind the scenes. Sammy is a sensitive guy, but he couldn't have gone ballistic Sunday simply because Baker said the following when asked if he wanted Sosa on the club next year: ''I'd want him back if ... he's got to go to work. Get in tip-top shape mentally and physically. It's a big year for him next year.''
Perhaps Sosa's head was cluttered by another bizarre twist. He reportedly was interviewed Saturday by New York City police detectives asking if he knew the whereabouts of a cousin wanted for attempted murder. What possibly could be next in this soap opera?
With communication apparently cut off for now between the club and Sosa's camp, it's incumbent upon Hendry to start testing the waters of trade-market interest. If you think the 2004 season was dysfunctional, imagine if the Cubs can't trade Sosa and are stuck with his brooding, whiffing, broken-down, .253-hitting butt next year. It's possible they'll have to pick up a chunk of the fortune owed Sosa if he's dealt -- an $18 million guarantee for 2006 would kick in after a trade, making it a two-year package for $35 million. Or, they might have to inherit another team's unwanted goods. Assuming the New York Mets and general manager Omar Minaya, the man who discovered Sosa in the Dominican Republic, are interested in Sosa, they surely would want the Cubs to take on the salary of left fielder (and Chicago native) Cliff Floyd, who made $6.5 million last season. A more logical next stop is the American League, where he would be valuable as a designated hitter who could concentrate on hitting home runs and staying healthy. Whatever the case, the Cubs have to rid themselves of Sosa. If they must eat millions, then eat millions.
Of course, Sosa could veto any trade. But at this point, given all the spilled poison, why would he want to stay? The Cubs would rather pursue younger, healthier and more fundamentally sound players than keep Sosa (going on 36), Moises Alou (going on 39) and even Nomar Garciaparra, who wants big money and will be disappointed in the Cubs' offer. Maybe I'm dreaming, but you can't pursue Carlos Beltran unless you dump Sosa first.
There is an unmistakable sadness when a folk hero stumbles and fades. Cubdom wanted to live in 1998 forever, but unless you're Michael Jordan or Walter Payton, time sabotages the grand plan. Since the days he visited the White House, Sammy Sosa has corked his bat and quit on his team.
He hasn't aged well.
Dont know what to think about that, Sosa hit a big Mike Piazza drop off in the last few years. His production is arguably not better than Floyd's.
trade proposel:
Mets get: Sammy Sosa, Glenden Rusch, Latroy Hawkins, Todd Walker
Cubs get: Tom Glavine, Jose Reyes, Kaz Matsui, Al Lieter, and whoever the mets #1 farm league prospect is right now
that sounds like the typical Mets trade
Mets get: Sammy Sosa, Joe Borowski
Cubs get: Cliff Floyd, Braden Looper, Mike Stanton
Sounds fine to me, although I don't want Floyd. Cubbies desperately need help in the pen and 'ol Joe Blow ain't gonna provide it. Anything to rid ourselves of Strikeout Sammy.


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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Preschool Performance
Before heading out for Griffin's preschool Christmas performance, I took some pictures of our three boys all dressed up.
Ronan- 6 yrs, Tate- 1 month, Griffin- 4 yrs
Griffin did such a great job singing on stage! He didn't seem as nervous as he was a few months ago for the VBS performance, and this time he sang the whole time! He has already gained a lot of confidence since starting preschool in the fall.
(Finn and Griffin- top right)
Cousins Ethan & Macey were up next:
Then cousin Cohen's class took the stage:
Tate is usually asleep in his car seat when we go places, so it was fun to see him awake & alert that night.
Grandpa Gordon & Tate Gordon
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Holiday Brunch
December 14th~ Every year I look forward to our Moms of Grace brunch for the opportunity to spend time with some of my favorite friends! We always have so much fun eating together, exchanging gifts, and just hanging out. It has been such a blessing to see how this group of women has welcomed in so many new moms this year and has become a support system for each other.
Top Row: Katie T, Amy G., Stephanie, Mom, Sydney, Amy R., Molly, Katie W., Ann, me
Bottom Row: Kelly, Lindsey, Erin, Malia, Becca, Tiya
So much yummy food!
Kelly & Amy
Malia, Sydney, & Debbie
Amy & Katie
Molly & Sydney
Kelly, Lindsey, & me
Our wonderful leadership team:
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December Misc.
|Tate- 3 weeks old
Ronan and Griffin took on the job of decorating our tree this year. They even got to climb the ladder to put ornaments high up on the tree.
Grammie came over to watch Ronan & Griffin while we went to youth group, and she got some cuddle time with Tate before we left.
I remember taking pictures like this by the Christmas tree when Griffin was a baby. (:
My parents offered to watch Griffin for me one Friday while Ronan was at school. I got a bunch of Christmas shopping done with Tate sleeping in the stroller. (: And Griffin and Finn got to help Memaw make sugar cookies!
A few days later, the big boys and I made cookies for the Moms of Grace cookie exchange. They mostly like to help so that they can lick the batter at the end. (:
They like to help with Tate also (:
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Ruddick/ Lermo Thanksgiving
We had Thanksgiving with Josh's family at our house on Saturday, November 27th. It was fun having everyone over, and they made it easy on us by bringing all the food! Tate got lots of attention, but slept through it all. After we ate we switched gears and had a little birthday celebration for Griffin.
Great Grandpa Lermo got to hold Tate first (:
Great Aunt Jan Lermo
the dining room
kitchen & eating bar
Grammie's turn
G&G Lermo brought the turkey and stuffing:
Lydia, Audrey, & Ronan
Ethan, Dylan, Macey, & Griffin
Josh's cousin Lindsay and her fiance, Sawyer
Great Aunt Diane Lermo
Andrea, Adam (Andrea's boyfriend), Sawyer, & Lindsay
Erin, Patty, Uncle Ron, & Aunt Jan
Great Uncle Ron Lermo
Great Grammie & Griffin
The Whole Group!
All the cousins ~ oldest to youngest
Presents for Griffin! Audrey took the next three pictures (:
Tate getting some Mama time
Ethan & Macey with Grandpa watching people play the Wii
Uncle Join & Griffin
After everyone left it was bath time for Ronan & Griffin, and they wanted Tate to come in, too.
So peaceful, especially after a bath!
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The Miami Trace Lady Panthers (24-4) will play Hathaway Brown School (17-10, from Shaker Heights, Ohio) in the Division II State semifinals Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Jerome Schottenstein Center on the campus of The Ohio State University.
Miami Trace fans will want to purchase their tickets at the high school this week prior to the game.
Tickets will be on sale in the gym lobby today from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 or until all tickets are sold.
All tickets are $8 and everyone ages 3 and up must have a ticket to enter the Schottenstein Center.
The school gets to keep a portion of the proceeds from the tickets it sells.


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About Us - Amerijet
Our Vision
Our vision and corporate values form the foundation of the way we do business at Amerijet International, Inc. The culture of our company and the values we foster guide our relationships with our customers, vendors, and business partners.
Our Principles
We are committed to continuously improving how we serve all of our customers, partners, and employees by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations through a culture of creativity and forward thinking.
We are ethical and honest in our intentions, words, and actions. We believe our end results and how we obtain them are equally important. We are accountable for both successes and failures, and we learn and improve from both. We are good corporate citizens and we are committed to the communities we serve.


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Incompetent mayors and councillors face instant dismissal as Government moves to end corruption and maladministration in local authorities.
Source: Incompetent mayors face the sack | The Sunday Mail Jul 16, 2017
Sunday Mail Reporter
In terms of a new draft law being spearheaded by the Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Ministry, and that of Rural Development, Promotion and Preservation of National Culture and Heritage, a tribunal will decide the fate of under-performing mayors and councillors.
The Local Government Laws Amendment Bill will amend the Rural District Councils and Urban Councils Acts.
Urban and rural councils fell under one portfolio until 2015 when President Mugabe created the Rural Development Ministry, which now caters for the latter.
Secretary for Local Government Engineer George Mlilo said, "The two ministries have been spilt and so we are now waiting for principals from all sides to agree on the issues in the draft. Once that has been done we will table the bill in parliament."
One of the major highlights of the proposed legislation is establishment of an independent tribunal to deal with the removal of mayors, councillors and council chairpersons as provided for by Section 278 of the Constitution.
Some of the grounds for removal from office include gross incompetence; inability to perform functions due to mental or physical incapacity; gross misconduct; conviction of an offence involving dishonesty, corruption or abuse of office; and wilful violation of the law.
The Judicial Service Commission will be involved in constituting the tribunal.
The tribunal shall have "A chairperson appointed by the minister from a list of at least three and not more than nine registered legal practitioners with at least five years' experience in private or public practice, who shall be nominated by the Judicial Service Commission, if the original list consists of fewer than nine nominees, the minister may request an additional nominee or list of nominees so that the total number of nominees including those in the original list do not exceed nine.
". . . two other members appointed by the Judicial Service Commission from a list of at least three and not more than nine persons nominated by the minister, who shall be persons experienced in local government administration, whether as former councillors or as administrators".


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Tulip Siddiq to lead new APPG on early education
OnSep 7, 2017
By Rachel Lawler
Former shadow early years minister Tulip Siddiq has been confirmed as the chair of the new Childcare and Early Education All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).
An APPG is a cross-party group of MPs and members of the House of Lords who meet to discuss a particular issue or policy area. APPGs can have a significant influence on Government decisions if run effectively.
30-hours offer
The early years sector is under increasing pressure from the government's 30-hours childcare offer, which many providers say is underfunded and unsustainable. This new APPG suggests that politicians from all parties are beginning to pay attention to the issues facing the sector.
Siddiq, a Labour MP, was appointed shadow minister for the early years in October 2016, but stepped down three months later over Labour's decision to vote in favour of triggering Article 50, which started Britain's exit from the European Union. She commented: "This is a sector that I feel extremely passionate about and I am pleased to be able to contribute to the on-going debate in a constructive way."
The Alliance, NDNA, CACHE, The Foundation Stage Forum and Tops Day Nurseries are sponsoring the APPG.
In a group statement, the sponsors said: "We want this APPG to be a positive group to support parliamentarians and the sector to work constructively with ministers to improve and strengthen the provision of childcare and early education for millions of children across the country."
Cross-party MPs
The other MPs elected to officers in the group are: Ruth George, Labour MP for High Peak; Julian Study, Conservative MP for York Outer; Neil Gray, SNP MP for Airdrie and Shotts; Conor McGinn, Labour MP for St Helens North; and Yasmin Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South East.
Siddiq added: "With a young family myself, I understand the importance of affordable, high quality childcare and nursery provision, and how crucial it is to working families across the country. There is much for the APPG to be working on and myself and the officers of the group are united about ensuring childcare and early education works best for children and families across the country."
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I filed an application for Social Security Disability ("SSD") benefits for a plumber who became disabled when he was 58 years old. The application was denied because he objected to a consultative examination ("CE") that IMA Disability Services ("IMA") was scheduled to perform.
The claimant appealed, and had a hearing before Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ") Seymour Fier. ALJ Fier contended that unless the claimant attended a CE by IMA he would deny the claim because the issue on appeal was the failure to attend the CE. I argued that because the hearing was de novo, the issue was whether the claimant was disabled, and that the HALLEX and regulations provided that a treating doctor was the preferred source for any CE.
After the hearing, ALJ Fier called me to say that he reviewed the law, and agreed that the rules provide that a treating doctor should perform the CE. He then asked me to arrange a CE with the claimant's doctor as soon as possible, which I did. Based on the medical records that were already in the file, and the additional records provided after the claimant was re-examined, his SSD application was approved today.
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IMA Exam Is Not Required
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Good Morning Patsy, your picture are always so pretty. It is a raining here. Have a peaceful Sunday.
A favorite verse. I have so many gifts / blessings from the Lord.Pretty spring photo. Blessings to you and Bennie today.
I love the gift of spring flowers!
Wonderful verses.
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Car Dealership Apparently Not Too Keen On Selling Cars
It's a tricky business, trying to make the world safe for consumers. Long ago, during my short-lived mystery shopping career, I had the assignment to sign up for a membership at a warehouse club. I was treated so poorly by the staff member registering new members that day that had I been spending my own money and not on assignment, I would have walked out.
Our sibling publication Consumer Reports, as you may know, actually purchases all of the items they test, including vehicles. In the case of cars, this means they have to go to a dealership and buy these cars from a salesperson, just like you or I do. Which is why Rick Small endured an almost comically disastrous experience purchasing a Chevy Equinox to test and photograph.
First, the demonstration Equinox was filthy, reeked of cigar smoke, and was a color that didn't photograph well. Small put a deposit down on another Equinox from a different dealership, which they then proceeded to sell to another customer. When the correct car was eventually located, he traveled to the dealership to finalize the deal, and again faced a wait because the "finance guy" was otherwise occupied. This dealership apparently wasn't all that interested in selling a car to him.
My frustration began to boil since the dealer set the 3 p.m. appointment. I waited an additional half hour and a manager comes over and apologizes for the delay and gives me his card and says that I can have a free oil change when I come back. Finally, I get to the finance guy, fill out the paperwork and buy the car. I've been at the dealer way too long and I just want to leave.
Just when I thought I was free and clear, the salesman comes over and asks me to wait "just a minute" so he can go and fill the car up with gas. Of course, he had been doing nothing for over an hour and then he suddenly decided to fill the car. I couldn't believe this was happening.
It was now late Friday afternoon and the peak of rush hour. And I wound up waiting yet another 20 minutes. He finally came back and again offered to go over the car with me. Again I declined. The salesman thanked me for the purchase and hoped that I would come back if I wanted to buy another car. Ha.
A+ job, dealership. Way to guarantee repeat business.
The joyless experience buying our 2010 Chevrolet Equinox [Consumer Reports Cars]
(Photo: frankieleon)
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Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Nutritious Recipes for Healthy lifestyle(Instant Pot Cookbook,pressure cooking cookbook,pressure cooking recipes,quick and easy pressure cooker,one pot me
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What is a pressure cooker, and what does it do? A pressure cooker works on a simple principle: Steam pressure. A sealed pot, with a lot of steam inside, builds up high pressure, which helps food cook faster.When was the pressure cooker invented? It was invented in the 1600s by a Frenchman by Denis Papin, who wanted to translate new discoveries in physics about pressure and steam into cooking. He called his pot the "Digester" but it took quite a while before better manufacturing standards and technology could make these high pressure pots safe.How does a pressure cooker work? A pressure cooker is a sealed pot with a valve that controls the steam pressure inside. As the pot heats up, the liquid inside forms steam, which raises the pressure in the pot. This high pressure steam has two major effects:Raises the boiling point of the water in the pot. When cooking something wet, like a stew ...


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I am collecting postcards from around the world on the topic of love. And blogging about it!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Australian Love!
Hello Everybody!
I'm finally back...for now! I've been busy working hard, studying hard, and reading hard. Unfortunately that meant my blog had to take a back seat. But I accidentally set my alarm for 7 instead of 7:30 this morning so I had a half hour to myself to blog! Now you might be saying, well why don't you wake up EVERY day a 1/2 hour early and blog. Well, my friends, that is a good idea in theory. But I don't get nearly as much sleep as is and don't need to take much more away! So I decided that I will just blog whenever I have time from now on. On the bright side, I have a stockpile of postcards just waiting to be discussed and I will share one of them now!
This card comes from T. in Australia! The text on the back says:
Love is friendship, set on fire!
Thank you T.! I really enjoy that idea of love! Thank you for sharing!
That's all I have for today folks, feel free to add your own comments below, I love looking at them!! I would write some more but I am going to be late for Child Development lecture. I'll blog again soon!
Have an awesome rest of September!
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I will not go
gentle into the night
I will rage
against the dying light.
I will not be silenced
by distant roars
I will seize and kill
the last of kings.
I will not fade into oblivion
nor forget the horrors of my past
I will rise
before the worst tides.
I will not be caught
in the cycle of life and death
I will grasp
the hand of blue gods.
I will not be tempted
by scents of pleasure
I will take time
to rule you all.
I will not die
nor perish by hand
I will live
like the likes of lions.


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By Liz White, UT staffMidland, Michigan-Dow Chemical Co. announced 1 Dec that it has ended force majeure and related volume allocation for propylene oxide (PO) and propylene glycols (PG). Dow declared force majeure for these products 1 Sept 2005, as a result of disruptions to transport and raw material and energy supply constraints related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Despite lifting the restrictions, Antulio Borneo, commercial director for Dow Oxides & Glycols, cautioned that, "We anticipate that PO and PG products will continue to be in fairly tight supply," in the continuing aftermath of the hurricanes, coupled now with "increased seasonal demand for PG products." However, barring unforeseen changes in circumstances, we have recovered sufficiently from hurricane-related issues and expect to supply customers with PO and PG as before the hurricanes." Borneo added. Dow also announced that, from 1 Jan 2006, it will increase prices for PO by $0.10 per pound in the Americas. Several factors contribute to the need for this price increase," said Borneo, including tight supply, strong demand and high fuel, raw material and energy costs."
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I mentioned a few posts back about a set on flickr where i upload images of the work of Revival Movement Association. Here's a slide show of that set (although I do need to apologize for the first one) . . .
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Hello, readers,
I hope everyone has had a restful, joyous Christmas and Hanukkah, and that those celebrating Kwanzaa are thoroughly enjoying themselves today as well. I realize most of us are busy admiring and experimenting with new possessions, figuring out what on earth to do with those leftovers, and jogging off days of cookies, truffles, cakes, and pies. But if you decided to drop by for a visit, or will later, here's a new post for you. I meant to get it out before Christmas, but you know what they say about good intentions.
One of my favorite parts of Christmas involves nostalgia–the ornaments I made as a kid or bought over the years, the cookie recipes my mom breaks out every year, the annual church Christmas play, and of course, holiday flicks and TV specials. You probably noticed a nod to one of these in the title–the 1960s version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Classic with a capital C). And you probably know where it comes from. About 2/3 of the way through the film, Rudolph, Hermie, and Yukon Cornelius end up on the Island of Misfit Toys, ruled by King Moonracer, a winged lion. (I suppose he counts as a misfit toy himself, though the winged lion could be a nod to mythology of some sort–though five-year-olds aren't likely to get that). Now, as a kid, this went over my head, but it occurs to me now: those toys weren't "misfits" so much as they had only one thing different about them. But the problem was, that one thing often turned them into versions of, well, one-trick ponies.
For those who need a refresher course, and in order to give an explanation, think about it:
- A water pistol that shoots jelly. On the one hand, that's actually a pretty neat trick. I mean, how surprising would it be to your water war opponents if they ended up soaked in Smucker's Raspberry? Victory assured. But on the other hand, it's highly unlikely, because of that "misfit" trait, that a child would think to ATTEMPT to use water, or something else.
- A toy train with square wheels. I admit, that could be tough to play with. But with the right surface, it could work. Yet, who's going to think of that? More to the point, who's going to think that train could do much more than sit on a shelf?
- A jack-in-the-box named Charlie. This one, I still can't figure out. I mean, who says a jack-in-the-box can only go by one name, anyway? (How about a female named Jane or Jenny or Jacqueline)? And, since we extol differences on this blog, why did that have to be the only thing different about him? Couldn't a child have learned to embrace his name, and other differences too, rather than poor Charlie being a one-dimensional character with the "wrong" moniker?
- A bird that swims. Again, pretty neat–different. And kids these days love creatures that do unexpected things, or things they don't look built to do. Look at the popularity of science fiction, alien movies, comic books full of robot denizens, and the like. When you consider that, the bird isn't such a misfit. But had I had the movie producers' ear at the time, I might have said, "Why not have the bird dance instead of sing too, while you're at it? How about a striped or multicolored bird instead of a plain brown, blue, or red one?"
You know where this is going, right?
Yes, part of the point of this post is that people with disabilities are not "misfit" people, though they often are treated as such. And as we have discussed, we need to rethink our "islands," such as institutions, sheltered workshops, and group homes. But the main point here is, I think people with disabilities often have something else in common with the misfit toys–they're seen as one-trick ponies. This can come in a few forms. They're defined by what they can't or don't do (I don't fly; I swim, so no one wants to play with me; my name is wrong; I have square wheels). If their talents are acknowledged at all, they're often only given credit for one thing they do well (I can still shoot substances, but only jelly). And other differences besides disability, which should also be celebrated, often get ignored. For example, only about 10% of the population has red hair. But upon seeing a beautiful red-haired girl with, say, deafness, blindness, or Down's, the disability gets the main focus. Not, "Oh, I love your hair–it's such a great shade." (One minor note here: I realize that some people with more severe disabilities may have an alleged limited scope of what they can physically or mentally do. But that doesn't mean they have only one skill).
Yes, the talents of people with disabilities, and their positive traits, deserve all the spotlight time they can get. But people without disabilities are easily seen as multi-dimensional, and I think their counterparts with disabilities are being cheated out of that. So, loved ones of a person with a disability: enjoy the strengths you can see, but while you're doing that, plumb deep below the surface and find the invisible strengths as well. Or, as with the square-wheeled train, continue to work on making it easier for your loved ones to show their strengths in a world that may not be prepared to see them.
I think we'll all have a lot more fun once everyone is allowed to play.


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We took an adventure to the Manhattan City Pool "Water Park" last evening. There was quite a group of us! My mom & dad, Kael, Grady (two of my brother's kids), Jeremy, Carter, Gemma, myself, Erica, Garrett, Maddie, Owen, Mindy, Andre, Jeremy, Connie & Warren. It was a ton of fun! I don't have a bunch of pictures to share because as much as I'd love to get a new camera, I kinda like the one and I have and the words "water logged" just aren't that appealing to me.
Carter spent most of the time in his life jacket. It could be worse, I guess!
And Gemma loves the water. She napped for quite a while but I think she would definitely have spent more time in the water.


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GOSH, I love KETCHUP! My baby cousin even claims that I taught him to put ketchup on his goldfish…
For the record: I did NOT tell him to put ketchup on his crackers, but I guess I probably did tell him that ketchup was good on EVERYTHING. Kids do listen. Especially to baby-sitters who let them eat crackers and crackers with ketchup for dinner.
Ok, now for the REAL catch-up:
I have been slacking on the blogging updates. It is hard to believe how fast time is flying.
I am now in the middle of week 18, pushing the half-way point, and pushing my belly out even further. Even though my grandma doesn't think so, I have really started to 'show' in the past couple weeks. I seemed to pop out overnight. Crazy and amazing changes have been taking place, inside and out!
I have actually felt a couple movements in the past week or so, and that is beyond exciting! We also have our 2nd ultrasound this week. It will be the 'Anatomy Ultrasound', checking all of the vitals, as well as the possibility to find out the gender. Unless the baby is spread eagle, showing all, we are still planning to let it be a big surprise… We'll see if we can stand the temptation.
Watch this video to find out more (crazy, baby actually looks like a BABY now):


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- TV's new prophets seek profits. Edelson, Sharon // WWD: Women's Wear Daily;7/12/1994, Vol. 168 Issue 7, p20
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Strange Time
When you're told someone in your family has 7-10 days to live, time takes on a new meaning. Everything quickly speeds up, fear and panic join together, and plans are quickly made. As the time ticks by, the tension mounts.
When that time has passed, everything slows down again.
It's now been more than 26 days since we were given the initial estimate of time.
It's an interesting sort of emotion - annoyed - but with the doctor - not with the person that has out-lived expectations.
What happens in the meantime is that your own life has essentially been on hold, and suddenly you've got to rejoin it.
The doctor says that her initial estimate was based on the rapid decline she had seen in the past month, now she says that decline has slowed down. Now ... she says that this could go on for weeks.
So I have returned home and back to work. Daily calls cover things like - how the night went and is there any change.
One of my friends asked if it was hard to talk about?
'No, when a nightmare scenario becomes your reality, you just seem to adapt'.
Strange, it feels like I've been here before.
Meanwhile, I'm now 25 weeks pregnant. I'm finally starting to look like I may be pregnant (in fact I was asked when I was due by a stranger for the first time last week). At my next appointment with my Ob (Thursday), I will be doing the glucose test to check for Gestational Diabetes.


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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 24, 2014 / NTG Clarity Networks Inc. (TSX.V:NCI), NTG is pleased to announce the Company received the purchase order (PO) regarding the Letter of Intent announced March 27, 2014 for approximately $2.9 Million Managed Services and Support. As mentioned previously, NTG has already commenced work on this PO and will bill the customer quarterly.
This $2.9 Million PO will cover the operations, service and support of NTS Telecom in a Box and Partner Management Portal until January 2015.
About NTG Clarity Networks Inc.
NTG Clarity Networks' vision is to be a global leader in providing networking solutions. As a Canadian company established in 1992, NTG Clarity has delivered networking, IT and network enabled application software solutions to network service providers and large enterprises. More than 200 network professionals provide design, engineering, implementation, software development and security expertise to the industry's leading network service providers and enterprises.
Forward Looking Information
Certain statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward looking information that involves various risks and uncertainties. Such statements relating to, among other things, the prospects for the company to enhance operating results, are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are significant in scope and nature.
These uncertainties may cause actual results to differ from information contained herein. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written and oral forward looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of the management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For Further Information:
Doren Quinton, President QIS Capital
Ph: 250-377-1182
Fax: 250-377-1183
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE: NTG Clarity Networks Inc.