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Here is another nice deal that you might want to take a look at over on Amazon this morning, especially if you in the market for a digital camera that is waterproof and can withstand the elements! Today's Gold Box Deal is this Olympus Tough Series Digital Camera, which is on sale for only $99.99 (down from $159.99).
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Drop it, dunk it, splash it, freeze it… The TG-320 is built to keep up with your every move. Whether you're vacationing with family on the beach, hiking in the mountains, enjoying a bike ride or just hanging around the back yard, the durability of the TG-320 ensures that you'll never miss a moment. Capture HD videos with ease using the One-Touch HD Video button, and let your imagination run wild with in-camera Magic Art Filters like Pop Art, Watercolor and Fisheye.
- 14 Megapixel
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Welcome to PSM version 7!
It's another Frankenstein creation of my own design, own graphics and a hefty percentage is ripping off other peoples code. If you happen to be one of those other people, feel free! That's right, feel free.
The website is all responsive-y and web 2.0-ey (if people even still use that term). So if you look at this site on your tablet or internet fridge you shouldn't have too zoom in.
My Zany Adventure has been changed to 'Sketches'. It was used for all my old high school drawings but I'll use it now to upload sketch book stuff.
The other change is I've combined my Brikwars site with PSM. Yep, that thing we do with lego some times that is unnecessarily violent.

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It's not easy to dye cotton fabric a washfast and lightfast blue with natural dyes (except with indigo and woad). After some experiments with natural blue dye materials, and different mordants and modifiers, I finally found out that red cabbage dye + iron mordant produce a beautiful washfast and lightfast blue – I've read that iron in the soil will make hydrangea flowers more blue so I thought that iron might probably help to fix the blue color to the fabric. So in this tutorial I'll show how to dye cotton and viscose rayon fabric blue with red cabbage.
You'll need:
- red cabbage
- prewashed fabric or yarn *
- pot and bucket
- rubber gloves
- DIY iron liquor
* I used unbleached and white cotton fabric, rayon chiffon and white cotton yarn.
Wear rubber gloves and old clothes to protect your skin and clothes.
Mordant Fabric With DIY Iron Liquor
Pour DIY iron liquor into a bucket. Dilute iron liquor with enough water so that you can submerge the fabric. Wet the fabric/ yarn with water, then submerge it in the iron liquor solution. Let it soak for some seconds in the iron mordant, squeeze out excess mordant. Let the mordanted fabric dry or use it right away.
Chop the red cabbage and put it in cold water because natural blue colors – anthocyanins – are heat-sensitive.
I used just the limp outer cabbage leaves – the rest we used for eating.
Let the red cabbage soak till the water turns dark blue like ink. Mine took about one day.
Put the fabric or yarn into the dye solution. Add water if necessary (more water won't weaken the dye solution, but the fabric will dye more evenly). Stir the fabric occasionally. Let the fabric soak so long till you like the color – bear in mind that wet fabric is darker than dry fabric; also the color will bleed during the first wash.
I let the fabric and yarn soak about 12 hours.
The fabrics and yarn on the left are already rinsed in water. The cotton fabric and yarn took the color better than the viscose rayon which only became pale blue.
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(Reuters) - Three baristas accused of giving customers peep shows along with their coffee have been arrested in Washington state, accused of operating an adult cabaret without a license from the drive-thru windows of two Grab-N-Go coffee shops, police said on Wednesday.
The three women, who were not immediately identified, were taken into custody in the city of Everett following a two-month undercover operation that was launched after complaints from the public, Everett police officials said.
"Citizens complained that these locations served more than just coffee," Everett police Lieutenant James Duffy said. Everett is about 30 miles north of Seattle.
"Indeed, our investigation uncovered exhibition and exposure, which is outside the confines of the law," Duffy said. "During the investigation, video surveillance showed that at times coffee or drinks were not served, but shows were paid for and given."
Everett police spokesman Aaron Snell said the three women, who worked at two different Grab-N-Go stands near the city's main thoroughfare, were accused of exposing their entire bodies at the drive-thru window.
"These stands are on a major road. They are in parking lots of businesses. Not like they are fully hidden from sight. We received many complaints," he said.
Snell said the owners of the Grab-N-Go stands had not been arrested or charged in connection with the case, which was still under investigation. The three women were being interviewed by detectives, he said.
He said it was not clear how customers became aware that the baristas were willing to strip for money.
"Word gets out," he said.
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There are a lot of iPhone cases, but none of them light up your smartphone like Sparkbeats. Sparkbeats gives your iPhone the gift of light. It takes your iPhone LED flashlight, the same light used for taking flash photos, and bends the light rays through this revolutionary case. Incoming call …. a subtle flash through the case. Message … a different pattern. You can even download a companion App that detects your motion and flashes accordingly. Light up the dance floor as you groove to the beat.
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Asian cuisine is one of my favorites, knowing the fact that I grew up eating Chinese food in a chinese family, whether it's traditional, or the modern one. Just earlier today, I stopped by for an afternoon break to Asiatale Resto and Bar, a newly opened restaurant in Senopati area. I was curious about this place since two weeks ago but didn't have a chance to visit, until today, yay! Though it was just a short visit, we enjoyed our dim sum at Asiatale, and now I want to share the experience with all of you.
Located in Jalan Suryo in Senopati area, Asiatale Resto and Bar seems to be the answer for those looking for tasty Chinese food in this area. As a Chinese food restaurant, Asiatale brings the spirit of modern Asian cuisine with a new concept, which is quite similar to Fookyew if you know what I mean.
The vibrant red color dominates most of the decorations, combines with black and yellow elements, including those Chinese mural paintings on the walls that create a modern yet dramatic Chinese atmosphere to the overall decor. The dining room is divided into two parts where the first level is the non-smoking area, while the second floor is a smoking area. They did not allow me to sit upstairs because that area is open for public only after 6 pm, said one of the waitresses to me.
Because they're still new in Senopati, they held a special promotion for all dim sum menu, only Rp. 18.000,- valid every day (during Ramadhan only). Of course, we're tempted to try their dim sum and decided to skip the other menu such as appetizers, main course, or desserts because our stomach was already full with lunch beforehand. By looking at their dim sum section, I can say that Asiatale has a pretty good selection of timeless favorites which is nice for both newcomers and regulars alike.
Dim Sum menu is divided into sections, such as steamed items, Cheong fun, baked, fried, and pan-fried. I ordered nine items of dim sum, and the food came out quickly, but
unfortunately, three of them (Crab and Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Crystal Chives Prawn Dumpling, and Baked Chicken Chasiu Bao) sold out. So, we only had the Asiatale Har Gao, Chicken & Prawn Shumai, Scallop Shumai with Seaweed, Prawn Cheong Fun, and Salted Egg Yolk Sesame Ball.
All of them were delicious, but the highlight of this visit was the Fried Sesame Balls which stuffed with salted egg yolk. It was so good, and we ended up ordering some more of this. Best eaten when it's still warm so you can enjoy the runny salted egg inside.
Last but not least, we ordered the Asia Punch (IDR 100K), a refreshing mocktail drink, which consisting of pineapple, lemon, guava, grenadine syrup, and lime, with a top up soda to accompany our meals. If you see my picture now, the Asia Punch is served in such a cute shanghai bottle, which is actually meant for the cocktail drink named Star High. When I was there, they said that from today, and until Ramadhan ends, they do not sell alcohol drinks. I was a bit sad, but then I requested them to present the Asia Punch Mocktail in the same bottle, and they agreed to do so, yay!
Overall, it was a nice dim sum experience we had at Asiatale Resto and Bar. I would recommend this place to try out if you're craving some good dim sum and Asian cuisine in South Jakarta. This restaurant is a welcome addition to the Senopati area, and I can't wait for my next visit.
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Villes Lumieres city of light of Vacheron Constantin replica Metiers d 'art masters series.New Metiers d 'art master series Villes Lumieres light city watch, invite you to look down on the big city beautiful night scene, reflect the originality. The dial with dark enamel and flexible use of a variety of precious powders, in the form of micrographic presentation of the city's brilliant bird's eye view night view. The traditional large open fire filled enamel with the hand decoration of the precious powder technology, show the high – level watch industry. These eye- catching, beautifully patterned designs have opened up new areas of art and creativity through the Geneva stamp certification, extending traditional
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The brand combines two extraordinary skills to create a brilliant dream: the enamel in the big open fire is the craftsmanship of the craftsmen of jiangshidanton for nearly three centuries. The handmade ornament of the precious powder is the stunt of Yoko Imai, a Japanese guest artist. It is also the first time that the technique has been applied to the dial, which is beautifully decorated with gold, pearls, platinum and diamond powder. Through extremely careful design, these bright flash points outline the vast and magnificent view of the city. Show the spirit of the streets, rivers and famous landmarks. Metiers d 'Art masters
series Villes Lumieres of watches all have distinguished Geneva seal engraving, carrying vacheron constantin to research and development and manufacture of mechanical movement, exquisite decoration technology and advanced tabulation tradition a direct line of succession. The four models of the series show the glamorous night scenes in Geneva, Paris, New York and Beijing. The brand will then roll out other versions of the city.
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Metiers d 'art masters of Art series Villes Lumieres' watch extends the centuries-old traditional Art process of the river. In 1755, the first watch introduced by jean-marc Vacheron, the founder of the brand, used elaborate hand-carved rattan designs. Since then, for more than three hundred years, jewelers, enameled artists, sculptors and sculptors have developed and inherited rare and rare professional skills. The time is still, after years of ceaseless innovation, using their talents to give the table art masterpiece vitality. These adornment craftsmanship in photograph reflect, knead a variety of art craft, often combined with other
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Began in 2009, the Alumni Program experienced significant growth in recent years to support an increasing number of APALI graduates serving in civic positions. Among APALI alumni, there are over 250 serving in government and non-profit sectors alone.
In government, APALI alumni have been elected increasingly to serve on city councils, education and special district boards. In 2014, ten APALI graduates were candidates for public offices and in the end five were elected. Hon. Evan Low, a graduate of the 2002 Youth Leadership Academy and 2007 Civic Leadership Program, became the first alumnus to be elected to the California State Assembly.
In addition, most Federal, State, Santa Clara County, and San Jose City public officials have hired one or more APALI graduates as legislative staff. Moreover, many more alumni serve as citizen members of government commissions and committees.
In addition, most Federal, State, Santa Clara County, and San Jose City public officials have hired one or more APALI graduates as legislative staff. Moreover, many more alumni serve as citizen members of government commissions and committees.
Laura Martinez
City Councilmember
East Palo Alto
Anna Ko
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State Assemblymember Rich Gordon
Betty Duong
Policy Advisor
SC County Supervisor Cindy Chavez
Evan Low
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27th Assembly District
Patrick Ngo
SJ Housing/Development Commission
Cam Vu
SC County Human Relations Commission
The non-profit sector is where the majority of APALI alumni serve. Many work in agencies to improve lives through education, public and women health, immigrant services, advocacy, youth work, citizen education, senior services. Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), the largest social service agency serving APIs in Silicon Valley, has hired many APALI graduates for its culturally-appropriate social service programs and also nominated over 20 employees over the years to participate in the Civic Leadership Program. Alumni heading non-profit agencies since graduation include Camille Llanes-Fontanilla, Executive Director of Somos Mayfair, and Quyen Tran, Executive Director of the South East Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) in Washington, DC.
Mixers & Annual Banquet
After graduating from one of APALI's many programs, APALI alumni gather at different parts of the year to stay connect and support APALI. This includes special mixers and gatherings at our benefit banquets.
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In addition to the mixer and benefit banquet, APALI has a special annual retreat for our alumni to escape to the Santa Cruz Mountains for a weekend of personal and professional reflection and development. APALI is always looking to support alumni even after their time in a program concludes.
"Eastside narratives" Youth leadership SUmmit
The "Eastside Narratives" Youth Leadership Summit is a special project established by APALI Alumni. In partnership with Asian Americans for Community Involvement and in coordination with several other community organizations, the Youth Leadership Summit was founded by a collective of community activists, educators, counselors, and professionals with histories and shared experiences within the communities of East San Jose. Our group found inspiration in our shared experiences while attending a six-week leadership program at De Anza College known as the APALI Youth Leadership Academy, which fosters cultural identities, political awareness, and civic engagement. Believing in the power of our communities, we returned to East San Jose with the Youth Leadership Summit to serve our roots, our homes, and neighborhoods.
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Queensland sprinter Startsmeup has been transferred to trainer Gillian Heinrich after spending all of his initial 20 starts with Bruce Hill.
Startsmeup has been trained by Hill since he was purchased at the 2009 Magic Millions Yearling Sale for $47,500.
The four-year-old has won four of his 20 race starts and has accrued more than $460,000 under the guidance of his previous Gold Coast trainer.
However, a brief phone call made to Hill made by the horse's connections put a swift end to their successful partnership.
"I got a phone call one day from one of the owners and he said the horse would be picked up and would be going to another trainer," Hill said.
"He was my best horse but I'll find another.
"I trained him from the very first day of his career but I won't lose any sleep because he's gone."
The transfer was made after Startsmeup returned from his spring campaign down in Sydney, where he placed in two of his three Group starts.
Startsmeup finished third behind Pinwheel and Ilovethiscity in the Group 2 Warwick Stakes before running second to Thankgodyou'rehere in the Group 3 Bill Richie Handicap.
The Danzero gelding will have his first start was his new trainer in the Group 3 George Moore Stakes at Doomben this Saturday.
It had always been Hill's plan to target this weekend's George Moor Stakes with Startsmeup, along with the Listed Lough Neagh Stakes and the Magic Millions Cup.
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macrokat wrote:That was actually one of the things I was going for, to give it a dynamic look as if it were in motion. However, yes, samurai blades are curved, but if you look at the stylized Samurai animes, for those exaggerated perspective shots, where it looks like the swords a mile long, they're super curvy like this:
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The Fiscal Landscape: Minefields and Opportunities
Jan 1, 2014
- Expiration of Tax Extenders and Extended Unemployment Insurance
A number of temporary tax breaks – often called the "tax extenders" – that impact an extremely broad range of industries and individuals are scheduled to expire at the start of the New Year. These breaks range from tax deductions for classroom expenses incurred by school teachers to deductions for state and local sales tax and accelerated depreciation rules for business property on Indian reservations. They are projected to cost a total of $797.9 billion if they are all extended for every year from 2014 to 2023. Under statutes enacted beginning in 2008 to combat the recession, individuals could collect Unemployment Insurance benefits (UI) for more than 26 weeks, up to a maximum of 73 weeks in states with the highest unemployment rates. Starting on January 1, 2014, this program of federally funded extended unemployment insurance ended and the maximum duration of benefits available in any state decreased to 26 weeks. CBO estimates that reinstating the extended benefits through the end of 2014 would cost $25.2 billion for the period from 2014 to 2023.
Jan 15, 2014
- Continuing Resolution Expires
The continuing resolution funding the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 that was enacted in October will expire on January 15, and new appropriations legislation that meets the Bipartisan Budget Act's discretionary spending cap of $1,012 billion for fiscal year 2014 will be required in order to prevent another government shutdown. Currently, discretionary appropriations are being funded at an annualized level of $986 billion, which is a continuation of the post-sequester levels from FY 2013.
Feb 8, 2014
- Debt Limit Reinstated at Approximately $17.3 Trillion
Absent action from Congress, the debt limit will be reinstated on February 8, 2014 at approximately $17.3 trillion, reflecting roughly $600 billion in deficit spending and increased intragovernmental debt since the limit was previously reinstated on May 19, 2013. Once reinstated, the U.S. will be up against its debt limit and the Treasury will immediately begin deploying "extraordinary measures" – legal accounting maneuvers that reduce intragovernmental debt and allow the Treasury to raise a limited amount of cash – to comply with the debt limit and continue meeting all financial obligations of the federal government for an additional period of time.
Late-February – Mid-March, 2014
- Extraordinary Measures to be Exhausted
If extraordinary measures are exhausted before policymakers act to increase or suspend the debt limit, the U.S. government will be unable to meet all of its financial obligations shortly thereafter, which include Social Security benefit payments, the salaries of our men and women in the armed forces, and interest payments on the national debt. Because the federal government runs a large cash deficit in February, extraordinary measures will be exhausted much more quickly than they were during the prior debt limit event, when they lasted nearly five months. In particular, the timing and volatility of tax refunds creates significant uncertainty about exactly when the extraordinary measures will be exhausted, but the Bipartisan Policy Center currently projects that the most likely window is between late-February and mid-March of 2014.
Mar 31, 2014
- Medicare Physician Payments Scheduled for 24 Percent Cut
The Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) is designed to limit the aggregate growth in physician payments to that of the broader economy, but the formula has been suspended for many years (the "doc fix") because the mandated cut to payments has grown quite large. Absent legislative action, the SGR is set to cut approximately 24 percent from Medicare physician payment rates on March 31, resulting from a three-month extension that was enacted concurrently with the Bipartisan Budget Act.


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Marty Odlin, engineer extraordinaire for the Bamboo Bike Project and assistant director of the Columbia University Center for Sustainable Engineering, will be heading off to Ghana in the coming week! Marty will join a team in Ghana comprised of potential investors, scientists, and engineers, as he oversees field tests that will be run on our prototype bicycles!
After receiving the bamboo bikes that we sent some weeks ago, our contacts in Ghana ran some preliminary market tests to gauge interest in the product. The encouraging feedback they received has led them to begin the next stage of product development: product testing in the field, under the conditions and stresses that a bamboo bike would face when put to daily use by local residents.
Because the bamboo bike models being used by this Ghanaian team are prototypes, Marty decided it would be a good idea to be present at these field tests; better understanding the way these prototypes fare will enable him to refine the designs of future models. The Bamboo Bike Project also hopes that Marty will be able to answer all possible questions that might arise concerning engineering and structural mechanics, as well as assess any problems should they arise.
Marty will be in close contact with us throughout his trip to Ghana so stay tuned for updates on his travels and his findings!


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- Bankruptcy – Enroll in an evening 2-credit Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic with local bankruptcy "guru" Attorney Diane Drain, if you have already taken the Bankruptcy course and are ready to work with a team serving actual clients undergoing bankruptcy.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592174053503405020.post2040084568479502666..comments2019-02-18T06:03:11.997-05:00Comments on American Basement Solutions: "Musty Odor" or Sewage Leak in Crawl Space. You be the judge!lralphhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592174053503405020.post-82288924527462605722011-11-26T21:57:07.186-05:002011-11-26T21:57:07.186-05:00Larry, I see all kinds of stuff in crawl spaces to...Larry, I see all kinds of stuff in crawl spaces too, but I have to share a story with you. 6 years ago I was activated from the Air Force Reserves and sent to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. One of the dining halls had a rather musty odor to it. Turned out the drain pipe from the kitchen was broken in the crawl space for months.

The crawl space (under where we ate btw) was full of raw sewageGeorge Runklehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592174053503405020.post-8709643118676460052010-08-26T13:55:27.413-04:002010-08-26T13:55:27.413-04:00To the person in the rental house, I suggest you c...To the person in the rental house, I suggest you call the local department of health. I am pretty sure an inspector would "encourage" the landlord to act email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592174053503405020.post-41051057177984444232010-06-10T16:23:13.826-04:002010-06-10T16:23:13.826-04:00I have this very same problem in a rental house an...I have this very same problem in a rental house and I can not get the owner to come see what it is or try to fix the problem, the first time they said it was from rain they got all the water out using a sump pump and it is full again almost up in the furnace and hot water heater, the whole house smells when using the air I do not know what to email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592174053503405020.post-5841124945155443542009-10-16T10:03:27.708-04:002009-10-16T10:03:27.708-04:00Larry, Why not just cement the crawlspace floor? ...Larry, Why not just cement the crawlspace floor? Thanks-Bill firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592174053503405020.post-29175364111339041662009-07-17T08:49:30.193-04:002009-07-17T08:49:30.193-04:00Larry, that is absolutely amazing but not surprisi...Larry, that is absolutely amazing but not surprising to me. I've seen some nasty stuff in crawl spaces too, but so far not to that extreme. Generally, people don't look in their crawl spaces, and I don't think they know just how nasty the goings on in their can be. I hate to think about the horrible health effects of this one was.

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Richard Baxter
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Richard is founder and Director of SEOgadget, a performance digital marketing company specialising in conversion rate optimisation, SEO site architecture, keyword research, technical SEO, social media technology consulting and link building in high competition industries.
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this is all things web accessibility. I suggest this be taken to a different ground. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Luebking" <email@example.com> To: <firstname.lastname@example.com> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 12:30 PM Subject: RE: Fwd from CHI-WEB: Amazon's version for the Visually Impaired Hi, A number of things I'm involved with are outside of the disabled world which exposes me to a variety of views. So, let me ask some hard questions about universal design. 1. Does universal design mean that the experience of one person has to be limited so that another person can have a similar experience, e.g. a slick, flashy design? 2. If there is a technique which some people can use to speed up their use of information, but other people can't use and will be slower at processing information, should the technique not be used? What if there is no other equivalent technique that increases the speed that a person can use the information? 3. Does a person using access technology have the same experience as someone not using access technology even if they are referencing the same web page? Just a few thoughts. Scott > Design for all, Universal Design, now we begin to see relevance of these > terms. > > Sincerely, > > Mike BurksReceived on Friday, 14 December 2001 13:12:06 UTC
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There's no shortage of things to look forward to during the holidays. It might be all the comatose-inducing, carb-heavy foods that you allow a cheat day(s) for, the fun winter accessories and coats you can start wearing, or maybe just finally being able to use your PTO days. But for me, one event tops my winter social calendar and that's throwing my annual holiday party.
It's usually a few nights before Christmas, when all my friends are back in town. It just takes some drinks, yummy appetizers, pretty desserts, and a few rowdy games with the night inevitably ending with a caroling concert (it's so bad it's good). The weekend before, I always swing by T.J.Maxx to pick up some last-minute items to make my home festive and party-ready. Get my party-favorite recipes, cocktails, and the perfect hostess outfit, ahead.


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Alright, this is more of a self-study for me. Dr. Perry, from Moody Bible Institute, gave me this passage once to preach on. I knew at that time, and I know now that this is one of the hardest passages for me to live out; one I continually need to work on.
2 Timothy 2:23-25
"But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,"
1. When a Christian ("Lord's servant") is quarrelsome, rude, impatient, harsh they are not being a good representative/ambassador for Christ. They are allowing the impulses of the flesh to control them instead of God's Spirit. I know I struggle with this from moment to moment. I strive to be controlled by the Spirit, but often surrender to the strong pull of the flesh-impulses.
2. Refuse foolish and ignorant speculations (knowing they produce quarrels)-
μωρός mōrós; fem. mōrá, neut. mōrón, adj. Silly, stupid, foolish, from which the Eng. word "moron" is derived. Used of persons meaning morally worthless (Matt. 5:22). It is a more serious reproach than raká (4469), raca, which scorns a man by calling him stupid, whereas mōrós scorns him concerning his heart and character. Used of things (2 Tim. 2:23 "foolish and ignorant questionings" [a.t.]; Titus 3:9). In Matt. 5:13 and Luke 14:34, it refers to salt that has lost its flavor, become tasteless (mōraínō [3471]).
ἀπαίδευτος apaídeutos; gen. apaideútou, masc.–fem., neut. apaídeuton, adj. from the priv. a (1), without, and paideúō (3811), to instruct, chastise, correct. Unlearned, untaught, ignorant, stupid, foolish. Of persons (Sept.: Prov. 8:5; 15:15; 17:21). Only in 2 Tim. 2:23 referring to nonsensical, i.e., inept, trifling, absurd disputations.So basically don't get into moronic, worthless, morally empty discussions and don't argue things you are ignorant about or don't know much about. Don't get into stupid arguments that don't really mean anything. Avoid, decline, refuse, don't engage in these type of "conversations", they aren't in any way beneficial. Don't only not die on these hills, but don't even step foot on these hills.
3. "The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all"- first, I am a servant by choice. I have decided to take the name of Christ upon myself, my life. Furthermore, God has allowed me (for whatever reason, or no reason-certainly by no merit of my own) to bear His name.
μάχομαι; μάχη, ης f: serious conflict, either physical or non-physical, but clearly intensive and bitter—'to clash severely, struggle, fight.'A Christian (follower of Jesus), should not get into bitter conversations/fights/conflicts with people. They should, rather, strive to be at peace with all men (especially those who are in opposition! or from a different viewpoint) (Hebrews 12:14). Our role is to be not quarrelsome but to be kind to all (ex spouses, people of different worldviews, people who hate you, family, co-workers, your boss, your teacher, your teammates, the opposing team, etc.).
Kind is a hard word for me to wrap my head around. Is it kind to be direct in your approach (commonly my approach) or does kind also include a soft, around the horn approach or a gentle approach-direct but gentle (ie ask good questions)?
It is to be gentle, mild, easy toward all. This is hard for me because I have an intense, direct style. I get nervous when I have to confront someone on an issue and tend to go direct, to dive in, to "Geronimo" the situation. So pray for me about this, that I would be more of a kind, gentle person (kinda like Jon Jeter if you know him).
"with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth"
Gentleness- πραΰτης, ητος f; πραϋπαθία, ας f: gentleness of attitude and behavior, in contrast with harshness in one's dealings with others—'gentleness, meekness, mildness.'The picture in the context is of meeting the opposition of aggressive, controversial people, absorbing the pain without losing one's temper and lashing back at them. People are like eggs, and talk like lions. They may boast of how great they are, but often it is to cover frailness. People are sensitive, brittle, hurt easily & deeply. People should get a tat that says, "Fragile: Handle with Care". I need to value people enough to deal with them gently.
πραΰτης: μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πραΰτητος 'be always humble and meek' Eph 4:2.
πραϋπαθία: δίωκε … ὑπομονήν, πραϋπαθίαν 'strive for … endurance and gentleness' 1 Tm 6:11.
In a number of languages 'gentleness' is often expressed as a negation of harshness, so that 'gentleness' may often by rendered as 'not being harsh with people,' but gentleness may also be expressed in some instances in an idiomatic manner, for example, 'always speaking softly to' or 'not raising one's voice.'
If you are a Christian, and your "wiring" makes this difficult, like it is for me, then let's work on this together and be the representatives God wants us to be, so we can represent Him well. With God's help.
Liefeld, W. L. (1999). The NIV Application Commentary: 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus (261). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House.
Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996). Vol. 1: Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : Based on semantic domains (electronic ed. of the 2nd edition.) (748). New York: United Bible societies.
Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996). Vol. 1: Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : Based on semantic domains (electronic ed. of the 2nd edition.) (494). New York: United Bible societies.
Zodhiates, S. (2000). The complete word study dictionary : New Testament (electronic ed.). Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers.
Zodhiates, S. (2000). The complete word study dictionary : New Testament (electronic ed.). Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers.
New American Standard Bible : 1995 update. 1995 (2 Ti 2:23–26). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.


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Rose Bay RV Park is located in Port Orange, Florida. This is one of the best suited RV parks for people who love sun, sand, and the surf. This RV campground lies close to the white beaches of Volusia County and the water around this facility provides opportunities for the best ocean fishing than anywhere else. Common species found here include Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin, Tuna and Wahoo. Surf fishing is a popular year-round sport here. Rose Bay RV Park offers easy access to Interstate-95 and it is close to U.S. Route 1. The well-known tourist attrcations located close to this Rv campground include Cracker Creek, Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens, Cypress Head Golf Club, Shenandoah Stables Horseback Riding, Gamble Place Historic District, Marine Science Center, Gamble Place Spruce Creek Preserve, and Jesse Linzy African American Heritage at Ponce Inlet.
There are 311 RV camp sites in Rose Bay RV Park. Full-hook RV sites come with 30 and 50 AMP electricity. Some of the sites can even accommodate larger units, though there are no pull-thru RV sites. Tent camping sites are available here. This RV campground also offers free digital cable channels and free Wi-Fi access. Rose Bay RV Park has water front recreation areas and boat ramp. Other amaenities of this RV campground are as follows:
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Thom talks with NSA whistleblowers Thomas Drake and Kirk Wiebe in tonight's Conversations with Great Minds. The Big Picture Rumble panel discusses the latest from spoiled rich kid Romney's trip abroad, Obama's call to strengthen our country's gun control laws and why cities are banning Chick-Fil-A restaurants. In tonight's Daily Take, Thom discusses how voter fraud rarely happens, but when it does it's Republicans who are usually guilty.


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Samsung will be taking stage at the CES shortly and we can expect some good surprises from them. Samsung is supposedly going to launch a new range of cameras, TVs and tablets among other things.
If you are a Samsung fan, you should be catching up on their CES press conference starting at 2PM PST (check local timings). You can see a host of new devices being launched by Samsung including 3D TVs and Tablets.
You can watch the Samsung CES 2011 press conference live online at CNET live http://livestream.com/CNETlive and also at other live streaming CES links.
You could also watch CES 2011 coverage on TV or listen in on RADIO. Alternatively, you can catch up on the Samsung CES 2011 press conference in the embedded video below.


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G-mik was the hottest after school special/youth oriented show in ABS-CBN back in 2001. An offshoot from the original Gimik (From the English word Gimmick but in slang means "to go somewhere to have fun" which starred Mylene Dizon, Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal and Judy Anne Santos.
The program showed off the talents of Star Magic's youngest stars and groomed them to be the next top stars of the studio. The show was directed by Laurenti Dyogi.


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Coming Apart
Ten years ago, popular American actress Twyla Nichol (Kate Hudson) married popular English singer-songwriter Damian Albus (Tom Hiddleston) and they instantly became one of the most envied couples in the world. Rich, successful, and seemingly blissfully happy, Twyla and Damian, or Twyn as they became known, seemed remarkably unbothered by the slings and arrows of the celebrity world. But then one day, Twyn announces that they have come undone. They are breaking up, amicably, but definitely over. Cut to Lucy Kline (Emma Stone), an intrepid reporter from the States, who has traveled to England to investigate the sudden split. She has a chance encounter with the couple's frightened former nanny (Amanda Plummer, in a terrific cameo), who tells Lucy a shocking story of the truth behind the glossy, perfectly elegant veneer. Soon Lucy finds herself journeying into a dark London underworld of lies, madness, and murder, a world this famous couple seems to be at the dead center of. The Loneliest Planet director Julia Loktev directs this moody, stylish mystery about the real nature of fame.
An Airplane
In Armando Iannucci's dark but poignant satire, Vera Farmiga plays cable news executive Clara Marsh, whose network is struggling in the ratings after the departure of their flagship firebrand anchor Grant Gordon (Denis Leary). Tasked with saving the network or risk losing her job, Clara seizes an opportunity for a big story when an airplane goes mysteriously missing off the coast of the Azores. With a huge ocean to search and plenty of radar confusion, it's the perfect story to subject to a relentless, 24-hour news campaign of speculation. And it works! The network is on top for two straight weeks, with even the citizen journalists of the Internet turning to WWN for updates. But when newspaper reporter Max Abrams (Adrien Brody) starts sniffing around and tells Clara that he thinks this whole missing plane thing is an elaborate hoax perpetrated by her bosses, Clara has to make some difficult decisions about what she thinks the news should be. Featuring a terrific ensemble cast that includes Bob Balaban, Fairuza Balk, Regina King, and Catherine O'Hara as network president Arlene McBride, An Airplane is a riotous sendup of the news business and an honest, unflinching look at one woman's ambition.
The Drift
The world braces itself for the next technological revolution when social media tech giant Digius announces the purchase of a company that has produced truly cutting edge virtual reality technology. It's called Prime Drift, a fully immersive simulation that promises to be not just the future of video gaming, but of how all of humanity spends its free time. Young Digius employee Alex Bergson (Frank Ocean) is thrilled to be one of the first people asked to test the equipment, and back at his apartment he and his girlfriend Dorian Swan (Annie Clark of St. Vincent fame) plug in to play Prime Drift's first game, an adventure called The Dark Quest. The world of the game is huge and Alex and Dorian quickly lose each other. But when Alex unplugs and returns to the real world, he's horrified to find Dorian missing and his apartment splattered with blood. What's more alarming is that he's holding what looks to be the murder weapon in his gaming glove. Knowing he'll be a suspect, Alex flees, trying to stay one step ahead of the police while he goes on his own dark quest to solve the mystery. With harrowing sequences that take place both in the real world and in virtual reality, The Drift is the latest odd wonderment from Upstream Color director Shane Carruth, and his first time with a studio budget.
The Bells of St. Peter's
For college student Grayson Price (United States of Tara's Keir Gilchrist) a spring internship at the White House seemed like opportunity enough. So when he's told that he'll be traveling to Rome when the President goes to meet the Pope, he can't believe his amazing luck. When he gets to the Vatican, though, he quickly learns that tagging along during a lot of boring meetings isn't the most exciting way to see the Eternal City. That is, until he meets seminary student Francis (Noah's Douglas Booth), who whisks Grayson off on his moped for a whirlwind tour of the city of seven hills. The city is beautiful, the food is amazing, and, well, Francis is pretty good company. Might something more be happening? Grayson hopes so, but he worries that a young White House aide caught in a compromising position with a soon-to-be priest could cause some sort of international scandal! Grayson has to learn to honor his responsibilities while following his heart in this spirited and oddball romantic comedy from director Drew Barrymore.
Making the Cut
In this uproarious comedy from director Larry Charles, Melissa McCarthy plays Darcy Kurtz, a down-on-her-luck hairstylist now infamous for creating a '90s TV character's trademark terrible haircut. When Darcy is approached by a shady diplomat from an isolated, dictatorial Asian nation and offered a lot of money for one big job, she can't really say no. She's got a landlord beating down her door and a salon that's all but out of business. So she and her trusty assistant Zayn (Justin Long) get on a rickety plane and hours later land in a strange and repressive place. Darcy's job is to teach every barber and hairdresser in the country to do the terrible haircut, a rule set down by the nation's bizarre leader. Soon, though, Darcy is instead teaching everyone how to let their freak flags fly, and winning the heart of sexy photojournalist Hank Dickens (Jon Hamm) in the process. Costarring Margaret Cho as the leader's harsh, controlling attaché and Daniel Dae Kim as a sexy bodyguard who catches Zayn's eye.


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The difference between 'working-out' and 'training' is having a plan
In theory, hills are simple. Hold your form. Set upper and lower cadence thresholds while coupling them with heart rate. For example, if you were competing in a shorter race (sprint or oly), don't drop below cadence of 70 or go into HR Zone 5. Don't go over cadence of 98 or into Z3. This is a short race, you don't need to conserve much. In the Ironman, I change the HR to Z4 as the upper, spending as little time there as possible and don't have a lower HR (conservation is good). Use your gears to maintain the thresholds, downshifting when the cadence becomes low/ HR high and upshifting when the cadence becomes high/ HR low. Seems like a good plan.
"No Battle Plan Survives Contact With the Enemy"- German military strategist Helmuth von Moltke
The hill is the enemy and if you don't prepare for it, the hill will spank your saddle-sore, lycra covered bottom and make you cry like the proverbial newborn. I'm pretty sure Helmuth was a triathlete or at least a coach. He recognized that, at some point, you run out of gears. Now what, smart-guy/gal? This is where strength training comes into play. Understand that I have tried the weight room, and if ever there comes a time when, right in the middle of a race, you are forced to single-leg squat a dumbell 10 times, this seems like a good plan. Should they ever replace the bike with a quad extension machine, I may start hitting the weights more ferverishly. Unfortunately, weight training hasn't really translated into improved bike ________ (anything) for me in the past. Nothing substitutes for good ol' fashioned grinding up a slope. The kind that teaches... (ah, never mind, I was hoping to insert a lewd comment about nads being shoved into your chest due to the hill gradient and aero position but it wasn't working for me).
Bike Hills on the Trainer
I'm not sure if you are aware of this, but my basement seems completely devoid of hills. I checked again the other day and,sure enough, it's mostly flat. There is a very slight, almost Florida-type slope leading towards the dry-well, but when I tried to bike it, well, let's just say that I have a wall to fix. Enter this workout. This is a workout designed and geared (pun intended) to make the legs work and teach the body to recover in Zone 2. Here's how it works:
- Warm up 0:15 (I tend to do a longer WU pre-strength)
- Spin for 3 minutes in good form, low Zone 2
- Shift into highest gear that will give both a cadence in the 60s and HR in Z3
- Continue low cad/ Z3 work for 2 minutes
- Repeat steps 2-4 for the duration of the workout
- Cool down 0:10
Check out the profiles (click to enlarge).
My Zone 2 is 140-154.
My Zone 3 is 154-161.
You can see the warm-up gradually bringing me up into Z2. With the drop in cadence, there is a rise in HR and vice versa. As the HR approached Z4, I controlled my HR with cadence by slowing my spin if the rate climbed too much.
Quick quiz:
Can you pinpoint the moment when I stopped the clock, had to get off the bike and go pee, and then tried to hide it by spinning up before restarting the time?
Hint 1: It's not after the 50 minute mark. Those were for crotch readjustment. Ignore that data.
Hint 2: It, ahem, may have happened more than once. See, I have the bladder of a 4 year old. I am seriously waiting for Depends to make a bike friendly product.
Post-ride I went for an easy 5 mile run. I try not to go too hard on the run if I just did strength work on the bike. I haven't mastered the get-out-of-bed-early-to-workout concept and am readily happy doing bricks. I'll save the hard run stuff for another day/ post.


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March 26, 2017
Episode 9: Brian Moore's Full Contact
In this week's episode Brian is joined by former South African full back, Thinus Delport, and we're looking back on the weekend's club rugby with the help of Quins and England prop, Kyle Sinckler, former All Black and Leicester back row Craig Newby, and former England and Bath full back, Matt Perry. Sean Lamont joins to look back at the PRO12 in the week that he announced his retirement from rugby. Plus Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane gives us his thoughts on the Super League. And Nigel Owens returns to the pod to answer all your rugby laws questions.


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News for 2013
Europoort warehouse boost for P&O Ferrymasters cross docking
15th October 2013
Supply chain solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters has taken a 1200m2 warehouse in Rotterdam's Europoort to support its cross docking operations from the key European gateway. read more
BRC certifies P&O Ferrymasters reefer quality with two-year renewal
1st October 2013
Logistics specialist P&O Ferrymasters has been awarded a two-year extension of its British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation for the transport of packed, temperature controlled food products. read more
Benelux launch for P&O Ferrymasters double deckers
9th July 2013
P&O Ferrymasters is boosting its hallmark tailor-made logistics capability with a state-of-the-art fleet of Mega double deck box trailers that feature a height-adjustable second loading floor. read more
P&O Ferrymasters haulage partner wins Tata Steel quality award
28th May 2013
Dutch haulier Bijvoet Transporten has won the 2012 health & safety quality award for P&O Ferrymasters sub-contractors involved in transport operations from Tata Steel's main European plant at IJmuiden in the Netherlands. read more
Logistics leaders join Hazchem Network's European launch
26th March 2013
Pan-European operator P&O Ferrymasters and UK-based Redhead International - two of Europe's leading logistics companies - have joined a Europe-wide expansion drive by The Hazchem Network, the UK's only dedicated pallet network for hazardous chemicals distribution. read more
P&O Ferrymasters extends Kleijn Transport link
8th January 2013
Logistics solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters has signed a trailer trucking agreement with Dutch sub-contractor Kleijn Transport to extend a relationship of more than 20 years. read more


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Isaiah 43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you, when you walk through the fire, you will not be consumed".
I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of my little daughter's cries. She bounded into my bed and snuggled in my arms as I comforted her with the words she's heard before: "It's OK now, mommy's here". I was struck by how very like little children we are with God as our Father — when you pass through the waters- "I am with you"; when cancer strikes- "I am with you"; when it seems all hope is gone and you don't know where to turn – "I am with you".
Over and over in His Word, God speaks those words of comfort to our souls if we will listen–"I am with you", "I will never leave you nor forsake you", "yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death-you are with me","lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age". Oh Lord, help me to trust You like a little child and know that always You are with me. Amen.


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There is another interesting discussion over at the blog Four and Twenty Blackbirds showing the error of modern epistemology and ethics that give lip service to absolutes, but functionally end in nothing but moral relativism.
...it reminded me of this dialog from Pirates of the Caribbean:
Elizabeth: You have to take me to shore! According to the Code of the Order of the Brethren.
Barbossa: First, your return to shore was not part of our negotiations nor our agreement, so I 'must' do nothing. And secondly, you must be a pirate for the Pirate's Code to apply, and you're not. And thirdly, the code is more what you call "guidelines" than actual rules. Welcome aboard the Black Pearl, Miss Turner!
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Let there be a set P, and a set K such that $P\subset K$. Let there be 2 binary operations closed on K written $+$ and $\times$. Is there any way to define K as having only elements composed of applications of these operations on elements of P?
In other words, let $P = \{A,B,C\}$. K would then be defined as the set $K =\{A+A,A\times B,A+B\times C,\cdots\}$ and all other possible combinations of the operations on P.


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I want to document this so that I don't question it next time we have to use steroids. A is a very quick responder to a treatment if it is going to work. She is also a quick responder when something goes badly. We decided to give A steroids for the first time in about 3 years. It was a very difficult decision because of all the side effects. But we did decide to proceed. Within 5 hours of getting the first dose, A had improved. The next day she was also doing great. J and I both felt like we got a taste of what it must be like to be in a "normal" family.
Then today we woke up to a complete disaster. The return of all her symptoms. It felt like getting ripped off because we had our hopes up that the change would last for a bit. We had one really bad episode this morning and it was followed by another one this afternoon. It is so exhausting to go through these ups and downs. Mostly downs. It feels so hopeless and overwhelming.
While brainstorming why this would be happening I thought to call the ped office and see if our ped was on call. It was our lucky day and she was on call and answered. After explaining the situation she immediately said that A had been exposed to strep. Since it is the weekend and A hasn't been around anyone the ped had all of us swab ourselves for strep. Lo and behold, C has active strep!!!
I am delighted that we had a positive test. But too beaten down to get our hopes up that A will return to where she was yesterday. I hope so much to be proven wrong. In the meantime, both girls will be on antibiotics indefinitely. That is fine with me if we can get A to improve and stay that way.


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'Sticks and stones,' I was told, 'may break your bones,' continued my teacher, 'but words' he warmed to his theme, 'will never' he finished, turning the devastating glare of his blind eye towards the bullies, 'harm you.' I wish we could meet tomorrow, as I am older and can think of quite a few words that might test this hypothesis. And while we are getting rid of clichés, let's ditch the 'I disagree with you but will defend to the death your right to say it.' No thanks. I'm not taking a bullet for Melanie 'columnist' Phillips.*
Comedians deal with words every day, ordering them on stage with a view to amusing an audience. Now there are lots of ways of approaching comedy, but my philosophy (for want of a better word) is to tell the truth where possible, and play harmlessly with fiction in the pursuit of levity. There is so much fiction in the world that is damaging; I hope my fiction is just funny, but who knows? It may be holding up a fairground mirror to reality and laughing at the curious reflections. I try not to claim too much for it.
'Shock' comedy is the new term for old stuff: 'sick' jokes, racism and the like. I once did a gig and was told I could say what I wanted to – 'but no racial hatred' as if my set is a silly dinosaur song punctuated by a pro-EDL rant. Racist jokes don't do anything for me, not because they offend, so much because in order to find them funny, you have to buy into a set of values that I don't. Perhaps I am brainwashed by political correctness. I don't know, audiences laugh at my stuff in the main, but maybe they shouldn't. When you next hear that 'political correctness has ruined comedy' do ask (and let me know) what this hilarious racist joke is that the other person is so desperate but unable to tell. Frankly, I like the peace of mind that comes from not worrying that a crafty ethnic minority will have crept into my gig, hell bent as I believe they are on taking umbrage at some brave and lonely crusader against PC gone mad through the tried and tested medium of jokes about lazy/criminal/tightfisted/stupid/etc foreigners.
As an experiment, I did write a short set of jokes I would be ashamed to have found on my computer in the event of my unexpected death. I may trot them out one might under an assumed name, far from home, with a taxi waiting. I'm afraid I'm not a comic given to getting a laugh at all costs, having recently struggled against a room full of indifference, looking forward to getting out of the club and onto a train home as soon as possible after leaving the stage. The act that followed me was telling jokes about the disabled, and getting big laughs. Now I may have missed some qualifying statement at the beginning, or a clever reversal at the end, but I couldn't help but feel glad that these people hadn't enjoyed my set.
* Mel once began a paragraph of unpleasantness about gays by saying that of course she opposed 'genuine discrimination' against homosexuals, as though she were the ultimate authority on the matter.


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of me, John Blundon of Bay de Verde, in the District of Bay
de Verde, Newfoundland, Planter, made this 3rd day of May in the
year of Our Lord One thousand Nine
The Houses & Land on which they stand belonging to my three sons Josiah Moses & James respectively I give & bequeath to them respectively.
The property on Blundon's Point (Fishing Room) and the Liver House. I give & bequeath to my said three sons, share & share alike.
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My Dwelling House & Shop attached, with Store and Barn, with furniture goods & chattels and all moveables I give and bequeath to my wife Lavinia so long as she lives, and after her death with remainder to my son Moses and his heirs. Also the Old Shop and the Store underneath I give to my said wife Lavinia so long as she lives, but after her death with remainder to my son Josiah.
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Spring has officially sprung, and the blooming flowers and warmer weather often stir up plenty of sneezes, too. While you cannot avoid allergies completely, there are some ways to reduce their nagging symptoms. Here are some tips to help you keep your allergy symptoms at bay!
If you are one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from seasonal outdoor allergies, the sight and smell of spring flowers may get you teary eyed – literally.
After all, watery and itchy eyes, a runny and stuffed up nose and plenty of sneezes are commonplace for those susceptible to outdoor allergens brought on by blooming buds, fresh grass and plants. Dust mites – which thrive in the spring and summer's humidity – and mold from trees can also be allergy inducers.
If you are ready to stop the sneezing, take these steps to avoid the achoos all season long.
This fine, coarse powder distributed by bees is as abundant in the spring as chirping birds and blooming buds. Those allergic to pollen suffer from symptoms brought on by allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever), meaning a walk in the park may induce a fit of coughs, sneezes, wheezes and other aggravating maladies.
Sneeze-free solutions: Pollen is most prevalent generally between 5am and 10am. So whenever possible, stick to indoor activities during those hours as well as throughout windy days, when pollen can run rampant. When at home or while driving, keep your windows closed (especially in the early morning) and the AC running (or a whole-house fan with a filter) to prevent pollen from circulating through your home and your car. And while cutting your grass or gardening, wear a medical mask to avoid inhaling all of the pollinated air.
These pesky, microscopic organisms (well, bugs) live in house dust and come alive with the spring and summer's humidity. Thriving off of discarded skin scales or dander from humans and pets, dust mites can trigger asthma-like symptoms as well as those similar to pollen allergies.
Sneeze-free solutions: Dust mites tend to make their homes in your home – especially in softer surfaces like pillows, bedding, carpets and couches. Reduce their presence by covering those surfaces with hypo-allergenic casings, washing your sheets weekly in hot water, and vacuuming twice a week. (Vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters are available to keep you from blowing the dust and pollen around your house.)
April showers may bring May flowers, true… but they also create an abundance of mold. When inhaled, mold spores — which are usually found in damp areas like basements, bathrooms, grass and mulch — may produce allergens, triggering a multitude of symptoms, from watery eyes to an itchy throat and a runny nose.
Sneeze-free solutions: Be sure that your home is well-ventilated — too much moisture is the cause behind most mold growth. You can use a bleach-solution in some areas (and again, be sure there is good ventilation — this time to avoid toxic fumes from the cleanser). You may also want to regulate your home's humidity. It should remain below 40 percent, and this can be tested regularly with a hygrometer. You can also keep the AC running, which zaps excess moisture.
Also see: 11 ways to avoid inside allergies during the spring and summer
Tips to stop the sneezes
When you first feel a sneeze coming on or get a bit of a runny nose, remember that this is your body's way of trying to expel an allergen from your system. Don't instantly stifle your sneeze and use a tissue to gently blow your nose. If you're lucky, you may escape having a full-fledged allergy attack.
Swish out your sinuses
Whether before your body goes into full allergy mode or during a sneezing fit, you can try washing out your sinuses with a saline solution. This kind of cleansing is called "neti," from its origins in India, and the goal is to rinse the allergens away.
It's generally recommended that you make your own saline to ensure there are no preservatives or other ingredients that could make the situation worse. Use about 1/2 teaspoon of salt (the more natural and unprocessed the salt, the better) for each 8 ounces of lukewarm water. The end result will be very much like your body's natural tears.
The process isn't much fun, but it can be very effective. You tilt your head back and gently pour a small stream (you can use a cup, a neti pot or a clean squeeze bottle), in each nostril to get the saline up into the sinuses, then let the solution drain out into the sink or a tissue. You may need to repeat the process every hour or so or as needed to get your body to calm down its allergic response. (Of course, if you have a history of sinus or ENT problems, check with your caregiver before trying saline irrigation.)
Sleep on it
Anecdotally, several people say that taking the simple action of lying down with your head facing up or slightly to the side can calm an allergy attack. The results, though, generally are not long-lasting: soon after you go upright again, the sneezing and other symptoms may come right back. But it might offer you enough of a reprieve so that other therapies might have a chance to work … not to mention the simple joy of having a few minutes to relax without bracing for another sneeze!
Allergy medication
If all else fails, you may need to take an allergy medication. Many symptoms may be sapped with over-the-counter antihistamines like Claritin and Benedryl (and their generic equivalents). These tend to work best if you take them at the very first sign of an allergy attack. Once your body has had a full reaction, you may well lose the whole day to sneezing and itchy watery eyes and nose. If your doctor suggests it, consider taking an allergy pill, such as a 24-hour loratadine with decongestant, each night before bed to stop the histamine response before it can begin. Get information about more medical treatments for allergies here, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist for suggestions, particularly for antihistamines that won't make you drowsy.
Beyond OTC treatments
If you suffer from severe and persistent allergy attacks, you might want to consider immunotherapy, a series of shots that expose you to tiny doses of culprit allergens. Immunotherapy builds up your defense cells and may help your body from overreacting when exposed to allergens in the future. Consult your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
Other strategies to combat allergies
In addition to the sneeze-free solutions listed above for the different types of most common spring allergens, here are a couple other tips to try:
Aim to avoid
Avoid exposure to airborne molds by staying away from damp soil, compost piles, sandboxes and fertilizers. Recruit your husband or a friend to take on tasks like leaf-raking and grass-cutting (if you do the raking and cutting, at least wear a mask), and keep away from dense woods—where mold tends to latch on to fallen logs and trees — especially after a rainfall.
Plan ahead
You don't want to let allergies rule your life. But at the same time, may want to plan your schedule – especially the time you spend outdoors – so you are not unwittingly exposing yourself to even more allergens. If you are going to travel, time your trip to coincide with low levels of pollen, mold or dust-mites. Check out pollen.com for a local four-day allergy forecast.
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The Oilers selected right-winger Kirill Maksimov from the OHL with the 146th-overall pick.
NHL Central Scouting's 66th-ranked North American skater split time between the Saginaw Spirit and Niagara IceDogs this season. He had 16 points (6-10-16) in 37 games for Saginaw, but saw his goal scoring increase with Niagara, potting 15 in 29 games. He had 22 points for the IceDogs.
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