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Now in its 6th edition, the Goa Marathon 2017 which was held recently attracted more than 5500 marathoners from all across the country. Similar to previous years, the Marathon featured four races – the 21 km Half Marathon, 10 K Run, 5 km Dream Run and the School Run for children under 14 and 16 years of age. The 10K Run and the School Run continued to be large crowd pullers.
The half marathon attracted runners from all over India and overseas in the men and women's open category. The 21km was flagged off at 6 a.m. from the Campal Ground, Panaji with runners progressing across the streets as they experienced the rustic charm of Old Goa, turning around at St Peter's Church and back to the start point. The winners for the 21km run were first place to Ranjit Singh (01.07.38), second place to Praveen Pawar (01.11.06), third place to Vicky Singh (01.12.53) under the men's open category. And first place to Supriya Mali (01.25.48), second place to Rajashri Sunil Tarihat (01.33.36), third place to Ankit Ankush Palekar (01.45.37) from India under the 21K women's open category.
The 10 K run saw locals from Goa participating in large numbers. The run was flagged off at 6.15 a.m. from the Bandodkar Ground, Panaji, and progressed along the banks of the Mandovi River moving towards Raibandar and back to the start point. The winners for the 10km Men Open run were first place to Amarnath Chauhan (00.33.13), second place to Teddy Davecelia Cardozo (00.33.19), and third place to Amit Ramesh Patil (00.34.18) from India under the 10K Men's Open category. And first place to Heena Hemant Mali (00.38.42), Shruti Narayan Gojekar (00.41.04), Ankita Menon (00.49.25) from India under the 10k Women's Open category.
The Dream Run (5km) had several corporates groups particiapating. The Marathon also drew participation from runners groups all across the country including the Susegad Runners Group from Goa, Fitness Freaks, Aamhi Antruz Runners from Ponda. Novotel Goa Shrem Resorts, Candolim bagged the trophy for 'Largest Corporate Team' with 125 runners across different races. The School Run saw schools sending in large groups of children with Mary Immaculate Girls High School bagging the 'Trophy for the School with Maximum Participation' with 180 students participating across the four race categories.The event organised by El Shaddai Charitable Trust and is supported by the Goa Athletic Association and Council for the City of Panjim.
Speaking on the occasion Matthew Kurian, Founder Trustee – El Shaddai Charitable Trust said, "The Goa Marathon is mainly organised to create awareness about health in Goa and encourage more people to run as a habit. Apart from this we are also seeking to create awareness and raise funds for the work of our organisation of addressing the needs of the poor in society."


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Organization:This speech uses topical organization
Audience analysis:My audience consists of members of the community interested in Volenteering and Helping.There will be 10 people in the audience, between the ages of 25 and 35. The setting of the speech is a Church.. There is an congregation of about 30 church members. They are all interested in learning more about Sharing Jesus Christ through Helping other people. Central Idea:Spreading the Gospel through voulunteering.
General Purpose:To inform
Specific Purpose:To inform my audience of how Giving of ourselves help us the way God intended.
I. Attention getter: Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change lives, including your own. If you're feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by the news of a disaster, volunteering to help can be a great way to cope. If you'd like to support a cause but can't afford to donate money, you can donate your time instead. II. Establish Credibility: Based on my expirences, volunteering is fail safe. III. Thesis Statement: The profound affect Helping other makes in our life. Preview Statement: During the minutes that follow, I will tell you how Volunteering is Gods will by . . . A. By giving scriptures of Gods Word..
B. By giving sound consequeses of volunteering, and C. By telling you why volunteering.is needed.
I.Jesus gave His Life at the Cross that we might be free, is an example of volunteering..
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We got up super early this morning and were out of the house by 4:00 am. The oldest 2 were so excited that they did not sleep for a long time. They were so cute and kept saying things like "we goin' to Boston now?" they are beyond excited for our trip. We drove hard, stopping when we needed a bathroom break or when Zia needed to eat. By 6:30 pm (eastern time) we were in Syracuse and met up with a couple friends at a park. We had a picnic and the kids got some much needed play time. When it started to get dark, we left the playground and everyone went to our hotel to take the kids swimming. You'd think that the twins would have been super worn out, which they were, but we still couldn't get them to sleep until 11:15. They were super charged. They also slept like logs and Arya wet the bed for the first time in probably 5 or 6 months. She's only done that a couple times since she was potty trained. Poor kid was so tired that she didn't even wake up when I washed up up and put new pajama bottoms on her. Thankfully I had just finished feeding Zia when this happened and was able to get a towel down before it soaked through.
Miss Zia did awesome on our drive. She cried more than she usually does in a week, but that still wasn't much. She was just frustrated that we weren't feeding her right when she wanted.
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Afternoon all,
Guess whose jumped on the Stoptober 2014 band wagon... yep me!
Day 1 has been ok so far, but as this is my third quit attempt, I know what to expect.
I only made it to day 9 back in March 2014, and day 19 in January 2013, pathetic.
Anyway I'm back and ready for a fight.
Third time lucky...?!?!
Take it easy.


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Friday, March 20, 2009
Good Enough?
And we chat for a short while
But then you start questioning
Turning down my smile
And you ask me if I'll ever
Have some good news to tell
And I gently tell you "I don't know"
But inside, I want to yell
First I was the black sheep
And then took long to marry
And now I just ain't good enough
Till a little one I carry
It's G-d who makes decisions
And Gran, what can I do?
Will there ever be a time
When I'm good enough for you?
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- LittleBirdies said...
Grandparents mean well, but well sometimes just say things that make us uncomfortable.
First it's when will you get married, then when will you have a kid, and then when you have a lot of kids they comment that you have too many.
- March 20, 2009 at 9:35 AM
- halfshared said...
I'm so sorry. That must hurt you so much. A person's worth should not and cannot be measured by things that aren't in their control.
- March 23, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- SIS said...
First of all, you're amazing for calling your grandmother every morning. Second of all, I'm sorry she expresses her feelings, instead of just asking your mother all the time (like my grandmother would do). Third of all, you're even more amazing for STILL calling her every morning, despite her friendly little questions.
- March 25, 2009 at 11:58 AM
- The Dreamer said...
LB - yup
HS - yup
SIS - I started when my parents went to Israel for a week (my mom stops by her apartment almost every day). i called to check up on her.
She got used to my phone calls, so now i call on the way to work, so it's simpler... I don't usually call when i'm the one driving, though.
- March 25, 2009 at 12:32 PM
- Bas~Melech said...
Oh man, I know what you're talking about! And I'm with SIS, it's amazing that you keep calling... as wrong as it is, I tend to avoid people who do that to me... I guess I shouldn't put myself through too much of a guilt trip though; I just can't handle it!
Don't they understand how badly we want to be the ones giving them nachas? And can't they just get nachas from who we are, as we are now?
- March 31, 2009 at 11:24 PM
- Floating Reflections said...
But not think that they dont daven, they sit there with their tehillim on their lap and it is those grandchildren that they are close to, that they feel that they can say anything to...that they also shed tears for.
- April 1, 2009 at 11:14 AM
- Scraps said...
Sigh...must be really rough. :(
I am not looking forward to going home for Pesach, because everyone is going to be pestering me about when I'm going to find a nice boy to marry already, what's taking me so long? And as much as I love my younger sister, I'm almost glad she won't be around with her cute little baby. (Does that make me a bad sister? :-/)
- April 6, 2009 at 10:39 PM


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Lots of children have wanted to make masks to turn themselves into a Superhero. The first part of the process was to check the computer to see what the masks look like.
Then it was out to the work table and discuss what resources were required. Coloured card, pens and scissors and away they went drawing the mask and cutting it out.
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Portugal vs. Ghana: Form Guide, Live Stream and Prediction for 2014 World CupJune 25, 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal look to save their World Cup participation as they face Ghana in the final match of Group G on Thursday.
The European nation will hope that Germany or USA can inflict a heavy defeat on each other, opening the door for a goalscoring victory to edge Ronaldo and company into the knockout round.
However, if USA v Germany finishes in a draw, they will both qualify from the group regardless of what happens between Portugal and Ghana.
Here is how you can watch this vital final group match, with form guide and predictions:
When: Thursday, June 26, at 5 p.m. BST (12 p.m. ET)
Where: Brasilia, Brazil
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Live Stream: BBC iPlayer (UK only); ESPN Player (US only)
|Portugal v Ghana: Form Guide
|Last Five Games
Ronaldo Fails Where Messi Succeeds?
It is the eternal debate: Which player will be remembered as the current generation's greatest footballer? But so far, at the Brazilian World Cup, Lionel Messi is winning the boxing match with Cristiano Ronaldo by a margin.
The Argentina wizard has dragged his nation to two group victories with two prized goals oozing with drama and breathtaking class.
However, Ronaldo has also now got in on the act with a world-class cross, deep into injury-time, leading to the goal that saved Portugal's tournament, against USA.
The late individual piece of genius from Ronaldo led the Mail Online's Adam Crafton to recognise the arrival of CR7 at the tournament.
The reporter tweeted:
The Real Madrid attacker has clearly not been fit for some time as he struggles to find form after a knee injury that nearly ruined the end of his campaign for his club.
But Portugal have shown they are half a team without him—so a half-fit Ronaldo is better than a fully fit replacement.
Portugal know that the gloves must now come off in their final match and only a convincing victory against a tough Ghana side will see them stand a chance of progressing.
The pressure on Ronaldo is immense but this is not something that usually fazes him. He enjoys the spotlight and the attention but on one leg he is restricted, both physically and mentally.
Even if CR7 pulls out the performance of a lifetime, it might not be enough if USA and Germany end their match in a draw, but the player needs a great game to cement his reputation on the biggest stage of all.
At 29 years old, it is likely that Ronaldo will get a shot at one last World Cup, in Russia, but he will be past his prime and will be acutely aware of this at present.
Thursday will not be the end for Ronaldo in his war with Messi but it could be the day where the Portugal master falls permanently behind his footballing foe, once again.
The form of both of these teams is erratic at best, but Ghana proved against Germany they can be a force against any side, if they are in the mood.
Paulo Bento, meanwhile, was not happy after his Portugal team's draw and performance against USA. He said, per BBC Sport:
It's clearly not a good result for us. The 2-2 doesn't put us out of the World Cup mathematically, but it does leave us in a very difficult situation. Not just because of what we'll need to do against Ghana, but also because we'll need a favourable result from the Germany-United States game.
In Nani and Ronaldo, the Portuguese have the trickery to beat their African opponents but it is highly questionable if they can accumulate a huge score to push them to qualification.
The fear factor surrounding the result will more likely benefit Ghana who simply will not attract the same pressures as their European opponents.
After a dismal tournament, Portugal have the potential to implode and make it a rare and unhappy stain on Cristiano's memory of his career.
With Asamoah Gyan finding his shooting boots in the previous match against the Germans, the game could turn out to be a shock win, and possible qualification, for Ghana.
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In the book of John there are words of great encouragement that Jesus gives to the disciples because He is preparing them for what is going to come. One of my favorites is from 15th chapter of John: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in His love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his masters business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command; Love each other."
"Love each other" Easy to say but really hard too do. Jesus is not talking about those that we love easily like our family and friends. Jesus is talking about those who are hard for us to love. Maybe someone has gossiped about you and told stories untrue. It might be that person who is always difficult to be around the negativity seems to ooze from their pores. It just might be someone who you feel that you can never measure up too; you can never do anything right in their eyes. For some it might be parents who have hurt them and broke their tender hearts so long ago. The pain is real and it runs so deep.
Why is it so hard to love these people? I think it is because if we love someone we have to forgive them and many of us do not want too. I think sometimes we have the wrong ideas about forgiveness. If you forgive someone it doesn't mean that what they did is now okay. What they have done to you is now being released into Gods' hands for Him to take care of. God requires us to forgive, so that we can be forgiven.
Forgiveness is not based upon our feelings, we may feel the hurt and pain for many years, but we can forgive because it is an act of our will.
We are never alone in our forgiveness, Jesus is right there beside us giving the strength to forgive, even if the one we are forgiving doesn't care or want our forgiveness.Forgiveness frees us up to live and love as God created us to do.
"The God of all comfort, who comforts us in all of our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort that we ourselves have received from God." 2 Cor.1:3-4
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
4 comments:
Dear Michelle,
We agree that some people are hard to love. But we also know that God will help us love them too if we ask Him to help us. He will also help us to forgive them too if we ask Him to.
We love you very much.
Love always, Dad and Mom xoxo
Good Morning Michelle,
Thanks for sharing the Word of the Lord.
Love you,
- Eyes of Compassion said...
Great job today writing. How true your words are to me! Thanks awesome friend!
Love and Peace,
- Eyes of Compassion said...
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|Any resemblance between these characters and Sustrans Rangers (living or dead) is purely co-incidental.
Most of our visitors will be bringing their bikes by train to Derby, and we meet them at Derby Railway Station at 11am. They are coming from Newark, Sheffield, Grantham, Matlock, Leicester, Chesterfield, and even as far away as Burton-upon-Trent,
From the station we cycle to Don Amott's Cafe at Hilton, where we currently have a table reserved for 15 people from 12.30pm.
The route is as follows. See RidewithGPS map http://ridewithgps.com/routes/777155
From Station to Riverside Path, crossing the Telegraph Bridge, Meadow Lane, Derwent Street, Stuart Street to cross the Swing Bridge, Sowter Road and St.Michael's Lane. Then Queen Street into Chapel Street, at 11.20am to pick up any visitors who have come by car.
Back then onto Cathedral Road, right into Willow Row and cross St. Alkmund's Way/Ford Street onto Brook Street. Take the cycle path on to Markeaton Recreation Ground. Left then right from Mackworth Road at Brittania Mill and left onto Queensway, crossing the Ashbourne Road and following the cycle path alongside the A38 to join R54 at Brackensdale Avenue.
From there follow R54 all the way to Egginton and A5132 to Don Amott's for lunch at 12.30pm -1pm.
I doubt that there will be time to view the Hilton Greenway as originally planned, as we should be on our way by 2pm, following R54 all the way back to the Flowerpot where we have a room booked for the meeting, and there is more food and drink there if required. Bikes to be parked in the yard.
Pretty safe but bring a lock to be sure.
Meeting scheduled to finish at about 4.30pm, and we will then escort our guests back to the Railway Station via Full Street and the Riverside Path.
If you have not already signified, please let me know if you are coming along so that we can ensure sufficient food and drink at Don Amotts. They can cope with up to 25 people and we have currently 15 bookings. We have a room booked at the Flowerpot, with plenty of real ale available and a selection of food.
Derby Rangers can join the group anywhere along the route.
Ring my mobile 07754412670 if necessary.
East Midlands Rangers Meeting
22nd October 2011
AgendaReports on:-
Festivol 2011
Leicester Sky Ride
CTC/Cyclenation./CycleSheffield Conference
Camp Conkers 2011
Five Pits Trail - should it be a Sustrans Route?
Fresh Airmiles rides – a sharing of experiences, and in particular how do you attract Joe Public along?
Free Range Kids – what do we think of the campaign and what can groups do to support it?
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As real estate agents, it's one thing for us to find our clients the perfect house, but the real goal, is making them finally feel at home
Here are 5 tricks for making your house truly feel your own. Enjoy!
1. Buy Fresh Flowers
Check out The Modern Collector for vintage vases such as this one!
There is no greater option for bringing life into your house, like a bouquet of fresh flowers. A local florists, like our favorite, Bloom in Cherry Creek North, will make a monthly arrangement, special to every time of the year and will guarantee to bring a pop of color to any room. Bloom's Holiday Arrangement, is the cherry on top of bringing warmth, and Christmas spirit into this already beautiful house. We cant wait to see what they have in store for January and the rest of the year!
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2. Hire A Photographer
One of our favorite ways of feeling at home, is seeing the faces of those we love in it. Family pictures aren't just for Christmas cards anymore! Rather, hire a photographer like ours, Corey Anthony, who takes the time to understand your family dynamic and the things that are the most important to you, and then capture them in a photograph.
This picture is one of our favorites, capturing the generation of hands in our family, and will surely be framed in our home for many years to come.
3. Invest In An Oriental Rug
Like a good bottle of wine, an oriental rug only gets better with age. One way of bringing the "at home" feeling to a new house, is to lay down that oriental rug, that has been with you throughout the years, under your bed or coffee table. This timeless piece can be a momento from home to home, and will always be worth the initial investment.
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Many people have that one special heirloom that their grandmother recently passed down to them. For Katie, it was this beautiful, antique, diamond broach. Rather than spending a pretty dime on another decorative pillow, we pinned the broach to a furry pillow. Every time someone compliments that artifact, its an opportunity for Katie to bring up our Grandmother, whom we love so much. Have an old frame that is meaningful to your or your family? Revamp the frame by painting it a new color, change out the picture, and put it back out on display.


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Hope you all had a good evening sewing.
I had a small job to complete for HD costume which he needed for a show the next day.
Add hand made braid to his Herring bone wool Viking Tunic.
All the right trims make it really stand out.
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For the next little while, I've decided to do "creepy-cool" Fridays instead of "thrift-by-color" Fridays. (Gotta give myself some time to get more cute color items!)
Today, meet creepy-cool Bird:
Bird, Goodwill ($1.25)
Creepy-cool (adj.): An item that, while slightly menacing in some ways, is also undeniably awesome.
(My definition, of course!)
Something about his little chipped beak and puffed-up body is a little "I have bird doo, and I know how to use it!" But oh, is he cute!
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Bush Was Right: Iraq Wanted Democracy And Freedom
H/T Pat Dollard.
Dramatic Advances Sweep Iraq, Boosting Support for Democracy
ABC News/BBC/NHK National Survey of Iraq
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Dramatic advances in public attitudes are sweeping Iraq, with declining violence, rising economic well-being and improved services lifting optimism, fueling confidence in public institutions and bolstering support for democracy.
The gains in the latest ABC News/BBC/NHK poll represent a stunning reversal of the spiral of despair caused by Iraq's sectarian violence in 2006 and 2007. The sweeping rebound, extending initial improvements first seen a year ago, marks no less than the opportunity for a new future for Iraq and its people.
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Few credit the United States, still widely unpopular given the post-invasion violence, and eight in 10 favor its withdrawal on schedule by 2011 – or sooner. But at the same time a new high, 64 percent of Iraqis, now call democracy their preferred form of government.
Remaining challenges are serious. Many views have not recovered to their pre-2006 levels. Violence continues, even if much abated. Basic services such as medical care and clean water, though better, are still in short supply. Even with their confidence vastly improved, Sunni Arabs remain far more vulnerable personally and skeptical politically. Sunni/Shiite segregation has increased sharply. Kurdish-Arab relations are tense. And issues from corruption to suspected vote fraud and political gridlock cloud the horizon.
Still, the number of Iraqis who call security the single biggest problem in their own lives has dropped from 48 percent in March 2007 to 20 percent now. Two years ago 56 percent called it the single biggest problem for the country as a whole; that's down to 35 percent now, including a 15-point drop in the last year alone. Fifty-nine percent now feel "very" safe in their communities, up 22 points from last year and more than double its lowest. Recent local fighting among sectarian forces is reported by 6 percent, compared with 22 percent a year ago.
Optimism and confidence have followed. Sixty-five percent of Iraqis say things are going well in their own lives, up from 39 percent in 2007 (albeit still a bit below its 2005 peak). Fifty-eight percent say things are going well for Iraq – a new high, up from only 22 percent in 2007. Expectations for the year ahead, at the national and personal levels, also have soared, after crashing in 2007. And the sharpest advances have come among Sunni Arabs, the favored group under Saddam Hussein, deeply alienated by his overthrow, now re-engaging in Iraq's national life.


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We were all saddened by the news two weeks ago of the sudden, unexpected and tragic loss of Coach Bill White's older son, Sackett White. Sackett was 27 years old and had attended Broughton. Upon hearing of the loss of Sackett, the Tennis Team collected their new tennis jerseys and had Sackett's name printed on their sleeves to dedicate their season in his honor as a surprise tribute to Coach White. On Monday, the team unveiled their new jerseys for an emotional gathering with Coach White. On Tuesday, Coach White's wife Sally, daughter Lelia and sister -in- law Peggy, all came to the tennis match to show their appreciation. It was a special time being with the White family.
There was a schedule mix up on Monday and Broughton did not play East Chapel Hill, but played a make-up match with Enloe. Broughton beat Enloe and won all courts with a score of 9-0. On Tuesday, Broughton hosted Sanderson and won 9-0. Broughton is now 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the CAP-8 Conference with a very impressive 54-0 conference match record.
Broughton (# 3 State Rank) will host undefeated (#7 State Rank) Millbrook for 1st place in the CAP-8 conference at HOME this Thursday, March 24 at 3:30pm. Should be some great high school tennis.


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By SHEENA DABON
UP, Cebu College, BAMC-2
IN this fourth extension of C.S. Lewis the Chronicles of Narnia series, the four Pevensies help prince Caspian battle the evil king Miraz and ascend his rightful throne. The journey begins on a train station in London; where all four of them were off to be sent to boarding schools. Just as the children sat on the seats of the train, they were pulled by an odd force they cannot see, and before they knew it, they were back to Narnia.
The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian will give you a thrilling and exciting adventure. It has twists and turns that slowly unfold at every chapter of the story. One of the interesting parts of it was that, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, have not been to Narnia for only a year. Yet when they came back to their magical land, it seemed that they've gone forever.
Their castle was wrecked in havoc, and only the walls stood as reminder of its existence. The children were still confused at that time why they were back to Narnia.
Fortunately, a red- haired dwarf who was sentenced to death told them everything, after they saved his life. New characters were introduced in this book. Prince Caspian himself was a new character, who leads Narnia into another concept of freedom, the freedom from an evil human ruler.
However, old characters such as Aslan, the lion who taught the four Pevensies to fight, still remain to be an important part in the story. Aslan, like in the first books, portrays courage, faith and hope.
Whenever Narnians faced battles against any enemy, Aslan inspires them to fight by talking sense into them. It is even said in the book that a breath of Aslan can soothe a scared or doubtful soul of any being.
Other significant characters in the story are the four children. Ordained as kings and queens of Narnia, it is their task to protect the magical land at all costs. So when they were summoned through the magical horn, the four of them immediately got back to Narnia.
Although, they are still children, the four Pevensies have already matured, and have taken responsibility for their actions. They portray more courage and better skills in battle. Peter, the oldest of the four, even battled Miraz the evil king of Narnia at that time.
This book is definitely worth reading. It is not dragging, and it keeps you interested even to the very last page. The book gives you a mixture of fun, adventure and drama; all rolled into one beautiful extension of the Chronicles of Narnia series.


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Thomas Friedman Advocates for Arming ISIS in Syria in NYTimes Column
Published on Apr 19, 2017
The New York Times just recently published a column by Thomas Friedman entitled, Why is Trump fighting ISIS in Syria? In the article, he advocates for arming ISIS and using them to fight Assad on our side, and he actually presents this as if it's a new idea.
- Published on Jan 21, 2014
On Morning Joe, Carl Bernstein says that because he's Jewish, he could be permitted to reveal on national television that "Jewish" neo-cons were responsible for persuading President George W. Bush into starting an "insane" war against Iraq.
- "The war in Iraq was conceived by 25 neoconservatives, most of them Jewish, who are pushing President Bush to change the course of history."
– Ari Shavit Ha'aretz News Service (Israel) April 5, 2003
"A new generation has its hands on the tiller of power…Jewish neocons have emerged as the Pentagon's Paladins…Most striking is how unmentionable this is in the liberal press…These well-placed hawks are Jewish-Americans and it is their hardcore Zionism that is shaping American foreign policy. Zionism is fast becoming a poisoned chalice…There is real madness here, but who will stop it?"
– Ann Pettifer Common Sense December 18, 2002
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Shaun Pollock @7polly7
Oh dear, News coming in on JP Duminy is a ruptured achilles tendon,needs an operation & he will be out for 6 months!! He must be devastated
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Shaun Pollock @7polly7
Oh dear, News coming in on JP Duminy is a ruptured achilles tendon,needs an operation & he will be out for 6 months!! He must be devastated
Brad McNamara @bbuzzmc
Will say this once and then nothing else. Defamation laws quite clear in Aus.be careful.
Shaun Pollock doesn't bulk bill ftr
Devon & sauce.
Parmi | #1 draft pick | Jake King is **** | Big Bash League tipping champion of the universeCome and Paint Turtle
why didn't we get polly instead of mcgrath
Ah man that has got to suck. Looking forward to watching Faf in Adelaide now
Argh that sucks. Horrible injury and such a wasteful way for it to happen.
WWCC - Loyaulte Mi Lie
The modern conservative is engaged in one of mans oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - JK Galbraith
#408. Sixty three not out forever.
looks like the lead singer from Arrested Development.
My Youtube cricket channels, thousands of gold old videos
Does Nein not bother with the token comm from the oppo?
& hard lines for Duminy. Think he's probably earned the right to go postal on the next coach who emphasises the importance of warm downs. Crucial when one's been watching from the balcony and/or playing cards in the changing room. Doubt he even got his pads on today what with de Villiers the next man in.
Cricket Web's current Premier League Tipping Champion
- As featured in The Independent.
"Like queuing at the post office, or a cardboard cup of weak milky tea there is a quality of slightly clichéd but still beautifully reassuring Englishness about watching Cook bat"
- Barney Ronay
How many times do you think we'll hear JP say words to the effect of "I looked behind me to see who had kicked me, but noone was there" in interviews?
So, who will they fly in you reckon?
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Back in the day when I taught science to Middle School children, I created a website for my students where they could tour different ecological regions of the world through my travels.
Cairns, a city on the northeast coast of Australia, is part of a huge tropical rain forest.
It is also the closest city to the Great Barrier Reef. There, as in other rain forests
throughout the world (like Costa Rica, the Amazon, Puerto Rico, and Thailand), it rains
briefly, several times a day, with hot temperatures and poor soil. The vegetation
is lush and the kinds of animals are amazingly varied.
If you'd like to see those photos with explanations, click on the link below to see to some areas of the tropical rain forest in Cairns, Australia.
Please let me know what you think of this feature on my blog.


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Tasting six new flavors of bucha kombucha on an empty stomach with zero sleep and lingering sickness? Worst idea ever. Loopiness is taking over. But… at least I finally discovered a Kombucha that agrees with me.
I've been living on massive doses of Coconut Kefir… per Shelley (who I trust whole-heartedly when it comes to anything health-related) it will help me on a journey I am taking in getting myself back into tip top shape and just generally more happy about myself. Kefir is kind of gross. But makes me feel good… so I drink it.
BUT when the bucha rep promised me his product would rid me of my disdain for kombucha I had to try it. If only to prove him wrong.
I got served.
Delish. Especially masala chai and verbena rose. Mmm. Just a tad worried about sugar content. Time to do some research.
Now on to my polenta pizza.
And being excited that Cassandra blogged about the C'est Beau opening last night. And the champagne-frenzy inducing Wicked Games.
Teo, Beau, Sam + Company… congrats on your opening. You are lovely gentlemen.
Now go deck yourself out my jewelry kids.


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So I have shot and processed my last roll of Kodak E100GX, and I make this post as the last rolls of Kodachrome are being processed.
From US highway 6, above the I-70 Eisenhower Tunnel.............(north)
And looking south...........
A Blog About Film Photography and Film Cameras: Traditional, Experimental, and Alternative Processes.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Last Roll of E100GX at Loveland Pass
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Labels: Kodak E100GX, Mamiya, Mamiya 6, Medium Format
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Nice shots, but I'll stick to deserts, that snow is too damned cold.ReplyDelete
I have wanted to go here since I was in high school. I've heard all about the back country skiing.ReplyDelete
I've seen people up there hiking off to ski and snowboard.ReplyDelete
This is just November snow. But it was cold and is always windy!
The Pass has already been closed a couple of times this season.
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Herein I think about the mobile game Card Wars. The thing about the freemium model is that it's free if you so choose. Card Wars forgets the free part. I paid money just to download a freemium title. I feel like a fool and most certainly not mathematical in anyway.
The thing about the freemium model is the mium part, the paying of money if you so choose. Card Wars has remembered that part real good. Let me count the ways.
- You have a limited deck box, you can only have 50 cards max, you can spend premium currency to boost it 5 at a time
- Cards themselves can be purchased – in randomised chests, this is a CCG after all
- When you lose a match you can spend premium currency to keep the XP, non-premium currency and cards you have acquired during the match. I'm not sure but I think you can even use it to resurrect and continue as well
- To top it off there's an energy meter as well, to play a match requires the spending of an ever increasing number of hearts, they recharge art a reasonable rate (so far) but who knows what ridiculous level of heartage will be required for later rounds. Hearts can of course be topped up with premium currency
What I'm saying is that they have covered every angle in a rapacious search for cash which feels particularly galling given that you have to spend actual cash money to buy the app in the first place.
Which is a shame as beneath the dead hand of monetisation strategies is a cute little game. A simple but not simplistic system allows the computer to play a decent game against you. A neat take on resource mechanics (reminding us once again what a terrible error the land cards were in Magic: the Gathering) which combines an escalating number of resource points each turn with cards being limited to being played on the appropriate landscape type gives interesting deck building and play decisions. And it's clear the devs care about the game as they recently released a massive balance patch that changed pretty much every aspect of the game – initially the number of resource points didn't increase each turn which led to numerous problems in the tempo of the game. It speaks of extended play testing and feedback.
Because freemium titles have to slavishly follow the formula of the Skinner box there's a feature of the game designed solely to ding the reward centre of the brain that undermines this careful calibration. The player's Hero card, their Avatar, the totem which needs to be defended can level up. In levelling up the hero increases the maximum number of cards a player can have in their deck and, crucially, the number of hitpoints they have. This breaks everything. You start playing games with 15 hitpoints on each side, before long you are at 45 hp each. How can any card be balanced for both a game when you need to inflict and protect against 15 points of damage and then when you need to do the same for 45?
This, more than the tawdry desire to try to get you to buy jewels, damages Card Wars. It is a shame, there is a worthwhile game that has been mutilated to fit an ideal, a production line approach to mobile gaming, that simply doesn't work for the format.
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Sunday, 16 May 2010
A day at AFTH
I went to Art From The Heart today, it was our monthly art journal day and it was a fab day, we laughed from start to finish we did some journalling inbetween. Dyan set us a challenge as she usually does and today's was to make a border around the page using either cut outs from magazines or Dyan's downloads.I chose to use the downloads and did a double page spread in my Moleskine and as you can see I used a Stampotique on the page. When I finished this I started another page using cut outs from mags but I have yet to finish this one.
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The double page looks gorgeous Pat so full of colour and I love the boder and stamped image!!! Love Chanelle xxReplyDelete
Great page Pat! Love the border and those downloads! Also love how you've altered you stampotique gal! x xReplyDelete
Wonderful page Pat, love the stamptique stamp and the borders, which I could have been there. xxReplyDelete
didnt get to see the finished product Pat, looks amazing. As always had a fantastic day. CiaoReplyDelete
looks fab pat, so colourful and I love the stamp x sue xReplyDelete
This is gorgeous Pat, I love the colours too :)ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for inviting me along to Paula's and for doing the driving today - I felt I hadn't thanked you properly when you dropped me off. Hope you got the bracelet sorted.
Anne xxx
Still can't leave comments on some blogs - it's ''doin' my 'ead in''ReplyDelete
Anne xx
Ooh this looks fab - I didn't see it finished on Sunday. Love the addition of the Stampotique image. Sunday was a laugh a minute...I'm still waiting for olive to blog progress with her personal challenge LOL HA HA HA! Kate xReplyDelete
Pat this is great, so colourful. Love the borders. Lynne xxReplyDelete
OOOOOH PAT! I love your art journalling. You most certainly are an inspiration. AWESOME pages. :)ReplyDelete
Thats a fabby example Pat, I love it.xxReplyDelete


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Russia Moves To Universal ID Card
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prostoalex writes "On January 1st 2012, the Russian government will start issuing universal ID cards (Russian original) that will replace current national identification system (Russia has a system of internal passports), medical insurance cards, student IDs, public transport passes, and debit cards. The smart card contains unique personal identifiers and allows for multiple levels of authentication. The Russian government is pushing for local government agencies, transportation providers, banks and retail operators to adopt the government-issued ID to streamline their operations."
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The Production Hub
The Production Hub, Newcastle, is a world class co-working studio and shared office space.
It's the perfect working environment for experienced professionals, freelancers and small businesses owners who understand the importance of productivity.
A space that works for you
The studio is custom-designed to be a beautiful, comfortable space where you have everything you need to get on with what you do best.
- Unlimited access to facilities
- 20/20 symmetrical business internet (yes, it's faster and more reliable than the NBN)
- Ducted air conditioning
- Sound-proof Meeting Room
- Mind-mapping / brainstorming area with 9m of whiteboard
- Event venue with data projector and cinema screen (seats 35)
- Monitored security alarm system
- Green (carbon-neutral) power
- A great community of motivated professionals
And… you can brand your own workstation.
A community of seasoned professionals
Everyone who works here is passionate about what they do (and very good at it). TPH is a place where you can come to work and ignore the world if you need to. But when you do come up for air there are always others around who are up for a chat. Social occasion are not uncommon. And our occasional Friday night drinks and annual Christmas parties have been known to range from fun to legendary. In the words of one of our members: "I met more people in my first four months at TPH than I did in the previous four years".
"Put simply, the Production Hub is the best office/work environment I have ever experienced.
The fit out looks amazing and is functional and it is filled with interesting and motived people.
I cannot help but be inspired every time I step through the door."
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far the best I've ever experienced. Many of my clients have expressed wanting to quit their day jobs
just so they can work in here."
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Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif has announced that the federal government will bear all expanses for the treatment of Pakistani cricketing legend, Hanif Mohammad.
Former Pakistan's batting great, Hanif Mohammad was admitted to hospital early on Sunday due complications from a recurring cancer.
The prime minister prayed for a speedy recovery of the cricketing hero and praised his precious services for the country.
Before prime minister made the announcement, Hanif Mohammad himself complained that there is no response from government officials and they are not even attending his calls for financial help.
"My son Shoaib has been calling everyone; Sindh's governor, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and his brother Shahbaz Sharif, but no one answered," he said.
"I consider myself an unfortunate person because of this."
Hanif Mohammad, who was also known as 'Little Master', played 55 test matches for Pakistan in a 17-year long career. He scored 337 runs against West Indies in 1957/58 in a match saving effort, he spent 60 hours in the crease, which is still a record. His score of 337 runs is the highest scorer for any Pakistani batsman in a test inning till date.


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Melissa has recently returned for the Cayman Islands after shooting the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated. Look out for in the beginning of 2008!
Donna Feldman has recently joined the womens board here at look and we're delighted!
Stephanie had a fantastic run in New Zealand where she was non-stop busy and received a fabulous response....the star of fashion week!
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This somewhat singular-looking bird is very commonly known as tha Grosbeak, French Grosbeak, and Haw Grosbeak. As this last name indicates, the bill is large and powerful, and this circumstance, in conjuction with the fact that its food consist largely of haw-berris, at once explains the name that has been given ti it.
The Hawfinch is both a resident in and a visitor to this country — that is to say, it stays in some parts all the year round, whilst other localities it visits only at the beginning of winter, to leave again in the following early spring.
It is, or has been, met with in nearly all the principal counties of England, and is also said to be seen every year in the hawthorns of the famous Phoenix Park at Dublin. In Scotland also it is occasionally observed. Amongst European countries, it is found in Germany, France, Belgium, Spain and Italy, and sometimes, though much more rarely, in Sweden, Denmark, and Russia.
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Suzuki's journey as an artist began in 1963 with a performance at Nagoya station, in which he threw a bucket full of junk down a staircase. The inspiration behind this performance – the idea that if one were to hurl an object down a well-balanced stairway, a pleasant rhythm might be the result – took the desire to "listen" as its subject. That desire to hear, to listen has remained the one constant in Suzuki's stance as an artist.
During the sixties, Suzuki's sense of playfulness led him to undertake a series of Self-Study Events, where he explored the processes of "throwing" and "following", taking the natural world as his collaborator. The experiences he gained in these events led him in the seventies to invent an echo instrument he named Analapos. The instrument's structure resembles that of two mirrors facing each other, reflecting into infinity. As an extension of the principles underlying Analapos, Suzuki constructed the Hinatabokko no kukan (Space in the Sun) in 1988. This space consists of two huge parallel walls, in between which the artist can sit all day and purify his hearing by listening to the reflected sounds of nature. This space leads the artist to discover a new method of listening. Suzuki himself comments, "Sound, which had been conceptually imprisoned in various spaces, is freed to circle the world."
From the late seventies and through the eighties, Suzuki also developed a form of performance he refers to as Conceptual Soundwork. Applying a number of self-imposed, simple and austere rules, he uses objects close at hand in a mode of "intellectual play". While these events do on the one hand express a critique of meaningless improvised performance, at the same time Suzuki is constantly aware of the audience's process of listening and he attempts to create contemporaneous connections with the site of performance. It was around this time that Suzuki began to travel frequently to the US and Europe, and his performances at leading music festivals, Festival d'Automne (Paris, 1978) and Documenta 8 (Kassel, 1987) were rapturously received.
As sound art enjoyed a period of prosperity in the nineties, Suzuki was given the chance to create many installations, particularly in Berlin. Worthy of special note were his soundless installations, such as Otodate (Echo point, 1996) in Berlin, Enghien-les-Bains (since 1997, http://www.insitu-enghien.org/) and Strasbourg; Hana (Flower, 1997) at the Stadtgalarie Saarbrucken; and Pyramid (1999) which involved people excavating sounds. These soundless pieces were not designed to critique the old perceptual theories of music, rather they questioned the very location of music. Through their encounter with these works, the past experiences and memories of viewers were reconstructed as new experiences. This process was fundamental to the action of "listening" to the works.
In recent years, the insights he gained from the Turbridge (1999-2000) installation at the Daad Gallery in Berlin have opened up new avenues of development for his future work. By recording and creating sound sources himself, and by using electric amplification with Suzuki's own self-designed output devices, he was able to reconstruct sounds and experiment with listening to the "factors of place". These experiments were followed up by the sound-drawing Mowe (Seagull, 2002) for the Berlin radio station SFB, and Nagekake & Tadori (Throwing and Following, 2002) which included some suggestions towards the construction of place. Visitors to the latter were able to experience a "place established by the artist as a wholly different space and time axis."
To run simultaneously with these experiments, Suzuki has started the Mogari series since 2002 at the Brunei Gallery at the School of Oriental & African Studies in London. This series centres around unbelievably powerful performances on iwabue – ancient and naturally-sculpted stone flutes which have been handed down in Suzuki's family. Using these ancient instruments Suzuki sculpts time and place, and through their music he searches for his own end.


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Bring Your Own Bubbly for Mixing Mimosas and More
Saturdays and Sundays starting March 27
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sabor Saveur, the delightfully dramatic Nouveau Mexican restaurant in Wicker Park's emerging Restaurant Row, will debut weekend brunch service on Saturday, March 27. The restaurant will offer brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dining guests are welcome to bring their own bubbly and spirits as this BYOB will provide an array of fresh juice mixers.
The exciting new a la carte brunch menu from Owner/Executive Chef Yanitzin Sanchez features appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts, all of which bear her extensive knowledge of Mexican flavors married with her classic French culinary techniques. Coming this May, Sabor Saveur will unveil a new sidewalk cafe on Division Street.
Highlights include Brochetas de Frutas (watermelon, strawberries, papaya and melon grilled on skewers, seasoned with aromatic herbs and served with yogurt foam, ginger and pistachio), Flor de Calabaza Quiche (pumpkin flower and Oaxaca cheese Lorraine quiche, served with a mixed green salad dressed with Roquefort), and Filet Mignon en Chilaquiles Falsos (served with a tortilla crust over a bed of tomatillo sauce accompanied by fresco cheese, cream and caramelized onions). Sabor Saveur's full brunch menu is detailed below.
Sabor Saveur Weekend Brunch Menu
Shrimp Tlacoyos $8
Made with blue corn and lima beans, served with shrimp and pumpkin flower and topped with cream, cotija cheese and cilantro oil
Nopal Huaraches $7
Layers of cactus stuffed with Chihuahua cheese, breaded and fried, served with pibil pork and topped with cream and fresco cheese
Chorizo Molletes $6
Slices of bread served with beans, chorizo and pico de gallo, topped with melted cheese and dressed with amaranth oil
Flor de Calabaza Quiche $8
Pumpin flower and Oaxaca cheese Lorraine quiche, served with a mixed green salad dressed with Roquefort
One and Two Molotes $8
One is made with corn, stuffed with goat cheese and poblano pepper, two is made with chorizo and shrimp, both served with tomatillo and tomato sauces
Salmon Ceviche $7
Chopped salmon with peach, pear, tomato, red onion, cilantro and tequila, dressed with Jamaica vinaigrette and morita pepper
Mil Hojas Cheese $8
Layers of corn tortillas, mushrooms and Gruyere cheese topped with chimichurri and pico de gallo
Shrimp and Rice Tamal $7
Made with rice and avocado puree in a corn husk, stuffed with shrimp, topped with black sesame seeds and served with an arugula salad with Jamaica dressing
Crab and Potato Tortita $8
Mashed potatoes and fresco cheesecake topped with crab, peppers, epazote and hoja santa
Esquite Soup $6
Popped corn, green and red poblano peppers served on clarified consommé topped with sour cream, fresco cheese and chile powder
Seafood Soup $10
Shrimp, sea bass and clams served in poblano pepper and hoja santa sauce
Pozole Salad $7
Mixed greens with pozole popped corn, radish, avocado and sheared chicken dressed with oregano vinaigrette
Calabaza and Flor de Cempasuchil Salad $8
Pumpkin pulp and cempasuchil petals with mixed green, raisins, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, pistachios and violoncello dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
Mango Salad $6
Mango, purslane and arugula salad with raisins, grapes and avocado dressed with chipotle vinaigrette
Pera Roquefort Salad $8
Mixed greens with pears, strawberries, grapes and pecans served in a bread crust, dressed with Roquefort
Brocheta de Frutas $7
Watermelon, strawberries, papaya and melon grilled on skewers, seasoned with aromatic herbs and served with yogurt foam, ginger and pistachio
Filet Mignon en Chilaquiles Falsos $17
Served with a tortilla crust over a bed of tomatillo sauce accompanied by fresco cheese, cream and caramelized onions
Huevos Rancheros $12
Poached eggs served over ranchero sauce with beans puree and chipotle accompanied by asparagus
Chicharron and Black Beans Crepas $9
Crepes with chapaneco cheese and red salsa served with mushrooms, corn, asparagus and pumpkin flower
Hamburguesa Mexicana $10
Marinated with chipotle pepper and cilantro pesto served with roasted potatoes and a mixed green salad with fruit dressing
Lasagna Azteca $12
Layers of corn tortilla, pibil pork, poblano pepper and corn with sour cream served with tomato sauce infused with oregano
Torta Ahogada de Pato $14
Sheared duck carnitas in a bread torta, bathed in guajillo pepper salsa
Huevos Trufados $12
Poached eggs served over a bed of figs, bacon and black truffle oil topped with Rober sauce
Pescado a la Veracruzana $16
Sea bass served with olives, tomato and capers, accompanied by chayote risotto
Brocheta de Pollo $9
Chicken skewer marinated with tamarind and amaranth seeds and served with an arugula salad with Jamaica dressing
Indios al Balcon $11
Stuffed cactus with goat cheese served with tomato sauce
Pina Colada Delight $6
Layers of coconut meringue, caramelized pineapple, cream of coconut and rum, topped with pineapple caviar
Xoconoztle and Champagne Parfait $6
Cactus fruit served with champagne and pomegranate sauce, accompanied by a saffron and black sesame seed tulip
Dinner is served Tuesday-Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5-11 p.m. and Sunday 5-9 p.m. Weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations are recommended, not required.
Sabor Saveur
2013 W. Division St.
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India unlikely to figure in IAEA meet next weekMay 27th, 2008 - 4:00 pm ICT by admin
By Pranay Sharma
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting in Vienna June 2-5 will not be able to give its approval to the UN nuclear watchdog's safeguards agreement with India since the two sides are yet to sign the document, further delaying the nuclear deal with the US. Unless the safeguards agreement is signed, India will not be able to push the nuclear deal since the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and the US Congress will bring changes to their existing guidelines on the basis of this document.
"It is highly unlikely that the safeguards agreement between India and the IAEA will come up at the meeting," a South Block source told IANS.
India has finished negotiations on the safeguards agreement with the IAEA, but it is yet to sign it. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had assured its Left allies that it would not sign the text without their approval, which remains pending even after eight rounds of discussions between them.
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who is the main negotiator from the government's side, was to meet the Left leaders May 28. But the meeting was called off Monday since many members of the negotiating team expressed their inability to attend it.
The next round of negotiations is likely to be held on June 11, though the date is yet to be formally announced.
India missed another important deadline to push forward the nuclear deal when the 45-member NSG held its plenary session in Berlin May 19.
Indian leaders maintain in private the "deal is not dead". This was the view conveyed by Indian officials to some of the members of the NSG when they met them on the sidelines of the Berlin plenary session.
"Though India is not a member of the NSG it is a common practice to meet important members of the body on the sidelines (of meetings)," the South Block sources said.
"During their interaction Indian officials clarified our stand and the rationale behind some of the provisions of the safeguards agreement with the IAEA to key NSG members like France, Germany, Russia, and Britain," the sources added.
Notwithstanding the Indian leaders' optimism, time is running out fast for the government to complete all formalities before the nuclear deal can be put before the US Congress for its final approval.
"If we have to do something it has to be in the next week or so," one source said.
Even if India manages to sign the safeguards agreement in the next few days, NSG may require at least two to three weeks to re-group.
"If the NSG has to bring exemptions for India to its guidelines it has to be through consensus and all 45 members have to be present at the meeting," the source said.
If India manages to sign the agreement with the IAEA and get the required exemptions from the NSG by the next month or early July, there is still hope that it may be able to put the 123 agreement that will allow civilian nuclear energy cooperation between New Delhi and Washington before the US Congress for its final nod.
"If the government fails to take the decision to complete all required procedures by then, the deal may be considered as good as dead," the source explained.


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|As a baby, Emily was truly joyful, affectionate, and easy to please. The same is true today.
|Thankfully, she went on with a healthy childhood and never experienced another seizure. She found bliss everywhere, but especially loved visits to her grandparents home.
|From age nine til now, Emily endures long car rides (over 14 hours) to see either me or her dad. Still, she smiles.
|There is a ten year difference between the arrival of my children. Elliot coming into our lives was like starting all over from scratch. He changed all of our lives. He amplifies joy.
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|Elliot kept us all busy with his playful exploration of his world. He loved to dance and still does.
|Despite a ten year age difference, they love one another so much. In my eyes, they are more alike than different.
On this mother's day, I'm thinking of my children, my mom and the memory of my grandmothers. I'm thinking of my friends who inspire me with their stories of mothering. But I'm also thinking of two friends who have tried for years to have a baby. Ironically, these friends are two of the most loving, kind, nurturing, gentle people I've ever known. When I think of their struggle to become parents, I see my children as miracles. As masterpieces of God's love. And I am humbled.
Happy Mother's day to all on this special day. Happy Mother's Day to the childless givers who nurture and enrich their communities. Happy Mother's Day to the ones who by the example of just being themselves, promote peace and kindness. Happy Mother's Day to those who are having a rough time in their relationship with their moms, or who have had to grieve the loss of their mom. My father lost his mother at age thirteen. This day was bound in sadness for him for many many years. He was born on Mother's Day and tried to keep that pocket of sadness hidden while we sang to him and ate cake.
Maybe for some, Mother's Day is hard because you are separated by hundreds or thousands of miles.
The reality of being a mom means that you eventually have to let go. While there is a certain freedom in that, it can be the most difficult challenge of an adult life. In some ways, I never let go. I never let go of the love that I have for both of my children. In Mary Gordon's words, "the relationship between a parent and a child is the most important relationship under the stars."


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Jose Mourinho has played down reports he could return to Inter Milan as manager and confirmed that clubs are interested in him.
The Portuguese coach has been heavily linked with Manchester United since he was sacked by Chelsea in December, and every setback for Louis van Gaal ramps up the pressure on the current Reds boss.
While United refuse to act there has been talk Inter Milan could come back in for the man that led them to a treble-winning season.
But Mourinho, 53, says he has no plans to return to the San Siro dugout, nor does he know exactly where he will take his next assignment.
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Ahead of a personal trip to Milan to watch the Nerazzurri play Sampdoria on Saturday, he told La Stampa: "There is one thing I want to clarify - I will not be directing things over there next season. Inter already have a project that belongs to Roberto Mancini and (president) Erick Thohir.
"Their ideas have my full support and I hope their plans are successful. I want to see Inter fans smiling again and so I hope to witness a victory tomorrow.
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"My next club? I really do not know, but one thing is certain - I love football and I will return with the same passion and ambition I've always had.
"Right now I have respect for every coach at every club.
"I'm not looking for a club, but there are clubs that are looking for me."
It is understood Chelsea, who sacked Mourinho for the second time in eight years in December, have sent the Portuguese replica versions of the Barclays Premier League and Capital One Cup trophies he won last season, as well as a letter thanking him for his achievements.


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We have just returned from NC where we celebrated my husband's mother's 89th birthday!!! We had so much fun on the lake with the jet ski and the boat. Even my 89 year old Mother in law sailed away on the jet ski, I was scared to death that she would just FLY off!! But she did great. It was a sort of family reunion, with our children and their cousins and my husbands siblings! The food was delicious!! We ate all weekend.
I didn't have a chance to work on the porch, but I was able to get the top coat on before we left. Today I will try to get the wall paint and hopefully tomorrow get that going!
While we were gone we had lots of rain, which we really needed, BUT NOW I have tons of weeds!! I don't know where they come from and how they get here so fast. I use vinegar for the weeds in between the bricks on the walkways but I am a little afraid that I won't get my aim accurate and end up killing the plants in the garden along with the weeds. So I guess I will spray and pull! In the words of "Miss Scarlet" I"ll just think about that tomorrow!
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I put in a search for a meme and found this one at grannyhall's blog. I did leave her a comment that I was stealing it and hoped she didn't mind. I've done a similar one but this one has a few more questions plus I already forgot how I answered the duplicate questions so we can see how my thoughts change in a short period of time.
1. What time did you get up this morning?
When my eyes opened. About 9:30 as usual.
2. Do you prefer diamonds or pearls?
No question, diamonds. Hell, I get them for free from the daughter.
3. What was the last movie you saw in a cinema?
Indiana Jones, though so far this summer Iron Man is the bomb.
4. What is your favorite TV show?
Obviously, "Heroes" because I have watched 23 episodes in the past few days. I also love
"Jericho" , "Torchwood", "Lost". There are probably more that I have forgotten.
5. What do you usually eat for breakfast?
Jimmy Dean lite breakfast sandwich. 5 points and filling because of all the protein.
6. What's your middle name?
Ann with an E. If you throw in my confirmation name you can add Elizabeth after my mother.
7. What food do you dislike?
Well, you don't get fat disliking too many foods but I do have a couple. Pickles and olives, oh, and cucumbers.
8. What's your favorite CD at the moment?
Don't really buy CDs anymore. I just listen to my playlist on the computer. Of course today I'm listening to Boz Scaggs.
9. What kind of car do you drive?
Whatever they leave me in the driveway which includes a 2003 Subaru Outback LL Bean Edition (my favorite because it has Sirius Radio), a 1999 black Nissan Altima, (actually my old car which I put in my daughter's name) a 1991 BMW (the wasband's car).
10. What's your favorite sandwich?
Grilled Ham and cheese. Now I use WW bread and cheese and measure out 2 oz. of ham but it still tastes good.
11. What characteristic do you despise?
12. What's your favorite item of clothing?
Anything that actually fits me at this point. Right now I have 4 pair of capris, 2 pair of jeans, and 3 t-shirts. That's my whole wardrobe. FOR NOW!!!!
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
England. I want to see the countryside of England and Stonehenge.
14. Are you an organized person?
Not even a little to my daughter's chagrin. She's told me she wouldn't even cook in my kitchen the way I have it set up. I don't know what she is talking about. I can find everything.
15. Where do you want to retire to?
I am retired. So I assume this is it. Cape Cod, not bad though.
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday?
My most recent birthday. Dumbass question. It's the only one I can remember.
17. What are you going to do when you finish this?
Certainly, not anything to do with cooking or cleaning. Don't forget I just had a facet block. I guess I can't milk that one anymore. My back feels fairly decent. Plus I'm alone today so there's no one to give me sympathy about anything. But I'm still not cooking or cleaning. I will be watching more episodes of "Heroes". I'm going to watch all two seasons if it's the last thing I do.
18. Furthest place you are sending this?
Dumbass question!!!!
19. Person you expect to fill it out first?
2 dumbass questions in a row.
20. What's on your bathroom counter?
We don't have a counter but we do have a thing in there that you put stuff in and on. I'll go take a photo. Be right back.
21. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
22. What's your shoe size?
Good lord, I haven't worn a pair of shoes in 30 years. I even wore Birkenstocks to my daughter's wedding. They are a European size 36. I started wearing Crocks this winter. My daughter got them for me. I don't even know what size they are. She was afraid I would fall on the ice in my Birks.
23. Any pets?
My three kitty boys, Yoda, Red and Blue.
24. Any new & exciting news you'd like to share?
I share everything here as it happens. You guys really do get a blow by blow description of my life as it happens.
25. What did you want to be when you were little?
A teacher.
26. How are you today?
Like I try to be everyday. Awesome, happy and chillin'.
27. What's your favorite flower?
Today, Lilies of the Valley.
28. What's the next date you're looking forward to?
If my eyes open up in the morning that's the date I'm looking forward to.
29. What are you listening to right now?
Low Rider by War. I am rockin'. Next is Janice Joplin on my playlist then Buffalo Springfield.
30. What's the last thing you ate?
Last night when I came home from the concert I had some garden vegetable crackers.
31. Do you wish on stars?
No. But there are things I do wish for, mostly having to do with my son.
32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Sort of a dumbass question but I'll answer it anyway. I would be yellow.
33. How is the weather right now?
74 degrees, 80% humidity and cloudy. YUCK!!!
34. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone?
Someone who works with Sarah reporting that they can't work tomorrow which is Sarah's day off and I hope she doesn't have to work because she and her hubby are on their mini vacation on the Island staying in her apartment right above the store.
35. Favorite soft drink?
Hansen's diet ginger ale. Yummy. They don't use aspartame. They use Splenda which is a little better.
36. Favorite restaurant?
I rarely eat out. I guess I would say the British Beer Company, on the water in Falmouth, Fishmonger's on the water in Woods Hole and Shucker's Raw Bar, only open in the summer because it is outdoor eating in Woods Hole. Fishmonger's considers itself a natural food restaurant. They serve both vegetarian and meat dishes. Great atmosphere.
37. Hair color.
Brown and gray.
38. What was your favorite toy as a child?
My Barbie Doll. I got the first one the first year it came out
1959 the first Barbie.
39. Summer or Winter
Autumn, it should have been included.
40. Do you like your hair?
41. Chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate but I love the smell of vanilla extract.
42. Coffee or tea?
43. Do you prefer your friends e-mail or call you?
I only have two friends that call me and I like talking to them. I love talking to my family on the phone and probably do it for a couple of hours a day even though they either live with me or live one street over.
44. When was the last time you cried?
I honestly can't remember. I don't cry these days like I used to. Thanks Zoloft.
45. What's under your bed?
Don't know, don't want to know.
46. What did you do last night?
Went to see Boz Scaggs. DUH!!!
47. What are you afraid of?
Something bad happening to my children.
48. Salty or sweet?
Salty, though I keep away from salt now because of blood pressure. I don't like sugar all that much but I love starchy foods.
49. How many keys are on your key ring?
Dumbass question. Who Cares?????
50. How long have you been at your current job?
Yea right.
51. Favorite day of the week?
Every day.
52. Do you make friends easily?
Yes, too easily because I prefer not hanging out with non family members too often though I do have an extended family. People who aren't related to me but I consider family like most of my daughter's friends. They can pop over anytime and I am always happy to see them. My best friends Cindy and Nancy I consider family.
53. How many brothers & sisters do you have?
One of each.
54. Are your parents still married?
I guess so. They were married when they died so I guess if there is a heaven they are up there together. Though I'll bet my Dad is flirting with all the young ladies.
55. Do you like finding little details about your friends?
I know everything about my friends at home but I love finding out about my blogging friends. That's the fun in getting to know them. Some hold back more than others but that's OK. The internet can be a scary place to let it all hang out like I do but I don't give a shit who knows what about me.


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Good Afternoon Ladies & Gentlemen,
It's been a fairly entertaining week… March Madness is in full swing. Yes, I was one of the many people in America who didn't even know that Florida Gulf Coast University was a real place (still sounds fake) until they made it to the Sweet 16. By the way, in keeping up with my past tradition of researching school I know little of from past years… the campus is located in Fort Myers, Florida (nice place) & Florida state representative Matt Caldwell attended. That's about all I've got other than their mascot is the Eagles so… GO EAGLES!!!
This weekend, Dizzy & I went to the Cartoon Art Museum in downtown for an annual Mini-Comics event they were holding. We went around 2 PM when Dizzy got off work… and there were two people there for the event, one being the organizer. We inquired why… and apparently a few of their releases had the wrong date. Oops! So we sat down… and made some more mini-comics while we were there… which you can find on the official RoboPanda Comics website… and socialized a bit, networking & making a few contacts and points of interest in the Bay Area comics world.
Eventually, a family came in & saw what we were doing… so they decided to join in… and Dizzy showed one of them how to draw a cat… it was VERY cute. Before it was over, we exchanged comics with the few people that showed up… and then had a Super Duper Burger dinner. Good times.
As for the museum itself, I found it VERY interesting. Though fairly small, there were special exhibits for Chuck Jones (of Looney Tunes fame) and Sam Keith ("The Maxx" and guest spots on a few other series like "X-Men" & "Batman"). There was a wide range of finished works, doodles, very different mediums & presentation formats, I found it all really interesting since I've been getting into the comic book realm… and trying to understand the whole creative process & how it meets with the professional part of it. I highly recommend it.
This weekend, we watched "Windy City Heat" which is a movie about comedian Perry Caravello and his "friends" pulling off an extremely elaborate prank… and filming the whole thing. Directed by Bobcat Goldthwaite & cameos from all over the comedy world (Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel, Dane Cook, etc) the story is about a comedian named Perry and he auditions for this part to star in a Hollywood noir movie about an investigator from Chicago & the shenanigans that he gets pulled into. The only problem is… he's horrible… but it's okay… because it's all a prank… so he gets the part… and basically they put him through awkward situations & basically make his life hell for their amusement. Now… it's funny & I kinda liked it… but after a while you have to assume that he knew about it. Still, pretty hilarious. I say give it a shot.
Next was "Alex Cross" starring Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Jean Reno, Rachel Nichols & Matthew Fox. Now, I think this is supposed to be a prequel of the Alex Cross character that Morgan Freeman played a few years back in those movies he teamed up with Ashley Judd like "Along Came a Spider" & "Kiss the Girls" but… we'll just take this as it is. It's the story of a Detroit detective named Alex Cross (Perry) and his partner (Burns) as they chase a serial killer named Picasso (Fox). Basically, the detectives do their job & save somebody… and then Picasso turns on them. Oh & Picasso is a highly skilled assassin who gets a major woody for pain & pushing people to the limits of it before he kills them. Now… that's the story… pretty much… but there's really no suspense or thrills in the movie… there are a lot of things that don't make sense… the dialogue is really bad… the shameless marketing of Chevrolet vehicles in just about every screenshot at all times is a little overdone… the acting is… well, it's okay I guess… but as a whole, not a great film at all. I'd say pass if I were you. Though I wanna go see Detroit for urban spelunking now… so yeah, that may be a future adventure.
After that, I showed Dizzy "The Descent" because I wanted to show her a good example of the use of light & dark to establish a theme & tone, as that's what she's studying… and we're trying to make with our comics. I've bored you with the details of the movie before, but seriously, it's a good horror flick. Pass on Part 2 though.
Anyway, that oughta do it for today. Easter is coming up… as well as my family coming to visit… so plenty of adventures coming shortly. I'll keep you posted. And congratulations to K-Fish for getting a new job in Orlando!!! You're enjoy it!!! Have a great week everybody!!!


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In January 2011, the Crop Protection Research Institute (CPRI) launched the Sustainability Tour!, featuring a presentation by Leonard Gianessi on the sustainability of U.S. agriculture. The Sustainability Tour! draws on the history of weed control in American agriculture to tell the story of why herbicides are vital to sustainability, including a discussion of energy use, soil erosion, crop yields and the challenges organic farmers face without herbicides.
January 12: Michigan Agribusiness Association, Lansing, MI
January 18: Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Peoria, IL
February 1: National Council of Agricultural Employers, Washington, DC
February 3: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, MD
February 14: The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance, San Antonio, TX
February 23: US EPA Office of Pesticide Programs, CrystalCity, VA
March 3: School of Public and Environmental Affairs, IndianaUniversity, Bloomington, IN
March 3: Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN
March 4: Department of Chemistry, ButlerUniversity, Indianapolis, IN
March 4: IndianaGovernmentCenter, Indianapolis, IN
March 7: MO-AG Legislative Day, Jefferson City, MO
March 7: Monsanto, St. Louis, MO
March 10: North Carolina Weed Science Society, Raleigh, NC
March 11: BASF, Research Triangle Park, NC
March 24: Dupont, Newark, DE
April 5: School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC
April 6: Block & Bridle Club, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
April 8: National Agricultural Landscapes Forum, Washington, DC
April 11: KennedySchool of Government, HarvardUniversity, Boston, MA
April 18: Science and Technology Week, IllinoisStateUniversity, Bloomington, IL
April 18: Growmark and Illinois Farm Bureau, Bloomington, IL
May 25: FMC, Philadelphia, PA
June 24: CropLife America, Washington, DC
June 30: Nufarm, Burr Ridge, IL
July 1: US EPA Region 5 Office, Chicago, IL
July 12: Growmark Summer Management Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI
July 16: South Carolina Fertilizer and Agrichemicals Association, Hilton Head, SC
July 19: Soil and Water Conservation Society 66th International Conference, Washington, DC
August 16: FFA Ag Ambassadors, Research Triangle Park, NC
August 30: American Chemical Society National Expo, Denver, CO
October 11: Nufarm, Morrisville, NC
October 12: BASF Global Regulatory Herbicide Group, Research Triangle Park, NC
October 25: USDA, ARS, Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, SC
October 26: Southern Crop Production Association's Issues Summit, Charleston, SC
November 14: Bayer CropScience, Stillwell, KS
November 15: CropLife America's Midwest Regional Issues Summit, Kansas City, MO
November 29: Alabama Agricultural Symposium, Birmingham, AL
December 1: Nichino America Annual Meeting, Key Biscayne, FL
December 2: American Legislative Exchange Council's States and Nation Policy Summit, Phoenix, AZ
December 5: AGMaster's Conference, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
December 12: CedarLaneUnitarianUniversalistChurch, Bethesda, MD


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OS Commerce PayPal Return to Merchant Fix
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OsCommerce is not recording an order even if payment is successfully made through Paypal. Below is a detailed description of the problem.
When the customer gets to /cart/[url removed, login to view], chooses Paypal and then clicks continue, they are sent to Paypal. At this point, no notification is sent to the customer or the merchant. They continue with payment through Paypal correctly. At the final payment page there is a 'Return to Merchant' button in the bottom right corner of the page. At this page they have paid the merchant, however, the OSCommerce cart has no idea it is completed unless the 'Return to Merchant' button is clicked. As soon as that button is clicked, the customer and merchant recieve email notification and the order is placed in the database.
The problem is not all customers are clicking this button. Instead they are just closing the browser. They are paying but the merchant has no record of the order. Big problem.
I've found some possible fixes for this problem at:
Can you do some research and install the version that would correct this problem so that the merchant would recieve a notification even if the customer did not complete payment? Notification includes email and inclusion of the order in the database. If payment is not completed, those orders are just not processed.
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