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We were in Bali this month! Stayed three days in Hideaway Villas in Uluwatu. It was so "ulu" that our taxi driver could not find the place initially.
Each villa comes with a pool and because we ordered room service for all meals, we ended up staying in the villa all the time. Not that anyone minded. The boys totally did not want to step out of the villa. I was also happy to stay in and read/dip in the pool.
We travelled very light for this trip, one small backpack per family member for seven days!


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Because 2014 was dominated by two big, bad events – the breakup of my marriage and a year-long struggle with Löfgren's Syndrome – I have been thinking of it as a Big, Bad Year. But that's really not fair. Plenty of good things happened in 2014, too. Here are a few of the bright spots.
Jed joined the family. He is a challenge, especially now that he's a fully-fledged adolescent, but always such a joy-bringer. (photo by Cryrolfe Photography)
And Somali kitten Allegra came to live with me in December. She is a bold, silky, playful, three-pound nonstop purring machine.
I moved into a house I love … with a very handsome resident groundhog in the back yard.
Little London, my newest great-grandniece, came into the world.
Rebecca Bailey, my beloved faux niece, married handsome Scot and fellow geologist Graham Emerson. I was honored to be at their wedding and the fabulous ceilidh that followed.
I was lucky enough to hear two of my favorite bands in concert; the Hilltop Hoods, from Australia, at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York City, and Fools Face on December 27 in Springfield, Missouri.
Once I started thinking this way, more and more happy events occurred to me: meeting new friends and reconnecting with several old friends; family and friends visiting here and being visited; two successful seminars put on by my business, HALO; the great joy of another year in which to love and cherish my parents; and so much more.
So, 2014 will be packed into my memory box and given a pat before I close it, rather than kicked into the back corner of the closet as per my original plan. I'm still happy and relieved to be moving into 2015. But I'm glad I took the time to remember the good things about 2014.


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I have, as certain friends can testify, the capability of polishing off even slightly stale chocolate cake. Picture this, then, dear reader: me, your faithful blogger, alone in the apartment. In the fridge resides a delicious chocolate cake, as well as some (if I do say so myself) delicious tiramisu. What do you imagine will happen?
I just realized that I came home, turned on the heat and Cowboy Junkies, and sat down at my computer without so much as taking off my coat. Let's blame this on the still-cold air rather than an addiction, shall we?
Hmm. I tried to have an amusing anecdote happen to me today but it didn't work. Sorry.
At church today I was composing ads for Orthodox publications proclaiming the benefits of slings. No, I don't have a child. But I was wearing a sling, with a sleeping child in it, and making up ads. You know, "No need to retreat to the cry room! Participate fully while you wear the XYZ sling and you and your child can worship in comfort!" Ha. But really. It stopped my arms from falling off. I suppose I could have given Q. to her mom, but don't you think they spend enough time together as it is? I'm very selfish about holding my god-daughter in church. Ooh, I can add that to my confession next time!
(FYI: god-daughter's name doesn't really start with a Q. But it's a much better abbreviation than A., don't you think?)


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There are few things I dread more than job interviews. I have another one tomorrow. With a lawyer. Just one. I'm sure I'll have a story for you.
I watched the movie "Capote" last night. I watched it about a year ago, thought it was lame, and read "In Cold Blood" anyway. "In Cold Blood" turned out to be one of the best books I've ever read."Capote" was a lot more enjoyable after I read the book. If you haven't read "In Cold Blood" yet, definitely you should.
I'm hesitant to apply to law school. I have two picked out, but I am honestly nervous about the enormous amount of debt I'll acquire. Especially since I want to do something to help people. How will I pay off those loans without selling out?!
The post-graduation let down….the harsh reality of life ! ! ! Is this all there is??? 8-5??
Is this as good as it gets? Anyone? ? Anyone?? ? ?
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Dr. Bronner's organic magic peppermint pure-castile soap. Exhiliarting and tingly-cool despite the weird and creepy "ALL-ONE-GOD-FAITH" religious rantings on the bottle. Get it.


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SULFUR EMISSIONS: The Environmental Protection Agency issued stricter limits on the amount of sulfur that can be blended into gasoline, which helps curb emissions from cars and trucks.
The EPA says the rule will prevent up to 2,000 respiratory deaths per year and will afford flexibility to small refineries.
E2-Wire reported on the announcement here.
SEND NATURAL GAS TO UKRAINE? Rep. Paul RyanPaul Davis RyanWhite House faces growing outcry over migrant family policies John Legend slams Paul Ryan for Father's Day tweet, demands end to family separation Trump faces Father's Day pleas to end separations of migrant families MORE (R-Wis.) on Monday said President Obama should be increasing natural gas exports to Ukraine.
More than half of Russia's gas exports to the European Union run through a network of pipelines in Ukraine. Cutting off the supply would put the region's energy security at risk.
Other Republican lawmakers made a similar case on Monday.
E2-Wire reports on the comments here.
ON TAP TUESDAY: Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will hold a press conference on the department's 2015 budget proposal.
The department says it will outline investments in President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy, including innovation in "job-creating clean energy technologies" and national security.
ON TAP TUESDAY II: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will release its 2013 International Index of Energy Security Risk.
The report ranks nations by their energy security.
COLD SNAP: The weather caused a number of cancellations for Tuesday.
EPA administrator Gina McCarthyRegina (Gina) McCarthyOvernight Energy: Pruitt blames staff for controversies | Ex-Obama official to head new Harvard climate center | Electric vehicles on road expected to triple Ex-Obama EPA chief to lead new center for climate change at Harvard Overnight Energy: Pruitt's security cost .5m in first year | Watchdog clears Perry's use of military, charter flights MORE will not speak at the Bipartisan Policy Center event on greenhouse gas emissions, which was postponed.
Also, the House Natural Resources Committee canceled and delayed a few of its hearings set for Tuesday.
NBC News reports Russia's energy minister canceled his trip to Houston, Texas, this week for a major energy conference.
Alexander Novak, Russia's energy minister, was set to speak on Tuesday at the IHS CERAWeek conference.
"Depending on how this plays out in the next week or two, it will have a big impact on energy security," said IHS Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin. "Russia will want to maintain its reputation as a credible supplier."
The New York Times reports the EPA is moving to stop the development of an open-pit copper mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay watershed.
Here's what ran on E2-Wire on Monday ...
- Green group accuses GOP of 'environmental racism'
- Energy Dept. proposes new standards for clothes washers
- Rep. Ryan: Send natural gas to Ukraine
- Apple CEO defends green projects
- EPA announces new sulfur emission limits
- Report calls for cyber protection
- Hundreds of Keystone protesters arrested outside White House
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Hard as you can, you can't outrun loneliness. And while a long hike or a good book may keep it at bay, I've learned that it's not until you look it in the face and accept that it's there, that you are really able to move on.
Loneliness is something that resurfaces constantly when you are a traveler, living in another country. Understandable considering you've uprooted your entire life and have left everything you've known from your family and friends to your eating schedule, behind.
I find it especially acute this year, despite it being my second year abroad, because I live alone. And the post-holiday loneliness was proving to be a beast that I could not outrun. It wasn't even on my heels. No. It was on my back, breathing in my ear, taunting me, weighing down my steps, hard as I tried to move forward. Insert image here of what loneliness looks like for you. For me it's a hairy green monster with huge claws and a sarcastic grin.
How do you shake off something that's hundreds of pounds and clinging on to you with an vise-like grip? You don't. You stop and you first acknowledge it. You acknowledge that it's there and that sometimes it'll come back. You acknowledge that it's part of the burden of being a solo traveler. You acknowledge that it's ugly and that it's hard to deal with and that you want to run away. Run back home to the things that you know, to the people that you love.
And then you accept. You accept the fact that this was a choice that you have made. You accept that this is one of the many concentrated life lessons that you learn when you land in another country.
When that happens…when you accept that sometimes things just aren't easy, things get…well, easier.
Loneliness then turns into solitude. A healthy solitude in which you are once again comfortable with being on your own.
I think the most important thing though, when confronting loneliness and dealing with it in a way best for you, is remembering that it will pass. That as hard as it clings on to you, eventually the grip loosens, and it fades away for the time being.


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More Renoir, more Gabin, more beauty, passion and drama at Serie les Maîtres du Cinema in October.
9 October, 19.00
La Bête Humaine (The Human Beast)
Jean Renoir | 1938 | 100 min
With Jean Gabin, Julien Carette and Simone Simon.
Stationmaster Roubaud is outraged when he discovers that his young wife Séverine has been seduced by her godfather, the wealthy businessman Grandmorin. Consumed with jealousy, he coerces Séverine into helping him murder Grandmorin during a train journey from Paris to Le Havre.
The only witness to the crime is Jacques Lantier, a railway worker. Séverine seduces him to keep him quiet, but their affair suddenly turns into a passionate romance. Afraid of being discovered by her husband, Séverine asks Jacques to murder him..
Based on a celebrated 1890 novel by Emile Zola, La Bête Humaine is Jean Renoir's darkest film. A mesmerising tale of obsession, jealousy and murder that bonds together three characters from different social backgrounds in a poisonous love triangle. Renoir's bleak melodrama stars some of the best actors of the period at the peak of their game, with the great Jean Gabin in one of his most memorable roles. With its gloomy tone and the seemingly unavoidable tragic fate of obsession, crime and murder shared by its main characters, La Bête Humaine influenced significantly the development of both French and American film noir of the 40s and 50s.
"Dark and electric as a thunderstorm at midnight." –EyeForFilm
Serie les Maîtres du Cinema
A celebration of French cinema through the masterpieces of its most renowned directors.
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Uitkijk Cinema.
All films are screened from 35mm copies, with English subtitles.
Presented in collaboration with Maison Descartes Institut Francais.


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The 2016 USCAA Basketball National Championships field was finalized earlier today during a live radio show on WHKT in Portsmouth, Virginia. For an eighth year, the tournament returns to Uniontown, located in the Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania. The field features 34 teams in four divisions playing 39 games from March 1st-5th. Tournament games are played on the campus of Penn State Fayette.
Women's Division I Championship
The #8 seed Lady Builders (12-10) will open the tournament against the #1 seeded Concordia College Alabama on Wednesday, March 2nd at 10:00 am. This will be the fifth time in the last six years that the Lady Builders competed in the USCAA National Championship. The Lady Builders last played Concordia College-Alabama last year which resulted in a 100-78 loss on the road.
With a win, the Lady Builders would play the winner of Silver Lake College and University of Maine Fort Kent on Friday, March th at 11:00 am. If they lose, they will play the loser of the Silver Lake and Maine Fort Kent matchup in the consolation round on Thursday, March 3rd at 9:15 a.m.
Men's Division I Championship
The #8 seeded Builders (12-10) will play the #1 seeded Rochester College on Wedneday, March 2nd at 2:00 pm to in the opening round of the USCAA Basketball National Championships. The Builders last appearance in the National Championship came in 2014 as they knocked off their oppenent, Rochester College 72-63 in the first round.
With a win the Builders will advance to play the winner of #4 Florida National and #5 Oakwood University on Thursday, March 3rd at 8:00 p.m. If the Builders lose, they will play the loser between Florida National and Oakwood University Thursday, March 3rd at 11:15 a.m.
Be sure to checkout www.gobuilders.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest Builder news, scores, and updates.


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Acupuncture is very beneficial when it comes to pre and post-surgery. No matter what the surgery is, the body perceives this as truama to the body. In turn, this trauma takes its toll on the body in the way of stress. This stress caused by the surgery weakens the immune system, disrupts the gastrointestinal tract and leaves the body more vulnerable to infection.
Scientific evidence has shown that acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system, which is our brain and spinal chord. Acupuncture points are strategic conductors of electromagnetic signals. When these points are stimulated, they release endorphins, our natural pain killers in the body. Acupuncture has been shown to change our brain chemistry related to sensation, innvoluntary body functions and in turn, strengthens our immune system. Acupuncture regulates blood pressure, blood flow and body temperature.
Before surgery, we sometimes manifest symptoms in the form of physical pain, fatigue, tingling or numbness or most certainly stress and anxiety. Just thinking about the procedure can make us a nervous wreck. Acupuncture is very helpful during this time, since it helps to relieve anxiety, decrease pain symptoms that maybe occurring and strengthening the immune function. This gives us the advantage, even during surgery since acupuncture can regulate blood and body fluids.
After surgery, our bodies perceive this invasive procedure, as an attack. Our immune system is weakened, the gastrointestinal tract is compromised and this leaves our bodies more vulnerable to infection. Acupuncture, post-surgery, can start as soon as possible. Acupuncture accelerates the healing process, increases the immune function, helps the body build more red blood cells and regulates blood, increase circulation of lymph and other body fluids, regulates the gastrointestinal tract and relieves pain. Scar tissue is another factor with surgery. Usually two weeks after surgery, scar therapy with acupuncture needles can be done to help reduce the size as well as prevent keloid healing.
Depending on the surgery, herbal medicine can be used to help speed up the recovery time and help reduce scarring, as well. Supplements that can boost the immune function and reduce infection include vitamins, minerals and amino acid.
Glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids in our bodies, found in the gastrointestinal tract. This amino acid is compromised when there is surgery or the immune function is low. Studies have shown that Glutamine is one of the best amino acid supplements after surgery.
Vitamins A, C and the B vitamins increase the immune function and help with wound healing.
Minerals such as Selenium help to stimulate immune function and fight infection, while Zinc enhances the immune system and assists in wound healing.
Acupuncture can also significantly reduce surgical patients' post-operative pain, and their need for powerful opioids to treat pain, according to new research from Duke University Medical Center that was published in October, 2007.
Anesthesiologists from Duke University combed over data from over 15 randomized clinical trials from China, the United Stated and the United Kingdom to reach their conclusion. The results showed that an acupuncture treatment before surgery followed by acupuncture treatments after the surgery significantly reduced levels of postoperative pain as well as the use of painkillers after surgery.
"The most important outcome for the patient is the reduction of the side effects associated with opioids," said T.J. Gan, M.D., the Duke anesthesiologist who presented the study at the annual scientific conference of the American Society for Anesthesiology in San Francisco in October 2007.
More research, presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' meeting in 2005 showed that acupuncture reduced rates of postoperative nausea by 32%, pruritus by 25%, dizziness by 38%, and urinary retention by 71% compared with control groups.
Acupuncture is excellent for post-surgical side effects including:
- Post-operative pain
- Pruritis (itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch)
- Dizziness
- Incontinence
- Upset stomach/nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Swelling
- Scar Tissue
- Scarring
Avoiding Surgery with Acupuncture
If you have suffered an injury and want to avoid surgery, acupuncture can help. Acupuncture is extremely effective at treating injuries occurring from sports, work or auto accidents and surgical interventions., In fact, any condition that is the result of trauma or overuse involving the musculoskeletal system and its soft tissues can be treated with acupuncture.
Usually an individualized treatment protocols that combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic and nutrition can maximize your healing potential for a wide variety of injuries and pain syndromes. Call our office today at (304) 263-4927 to schedule an appointment to begin your individualized treatment protocol. Dr Terry Chambers is a Board certified chiropractor and acupuncturist, licensed in WV.


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We offer a range of Russian language classes for companies and private individuals. There is a special offers section as well — you might find something compelling for yourself there.
Whether you are in or outside of Moscow looking for a place to study Russian, SNKA is a great place to start. Our trainers teach you to speak fluently and better understand the way Russians speak. You also learn to understand the thinking behind the words.
With SNKA you get a flexible and reliable one stop service. We offer assistance with your visa. We can provide accommodation and transfer from the airport and back. There are special programs that enrich your experience through sightseeing and master-classes (see Social Programs).
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2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1.5 cups mint leaves, shredded*
12 oz. lime juice
6-8 cups water
Place first three ingredients in a saucepan and boil for 3-5 minutes. Allow to return to room temperature uncovered. Strain through a fine sieve and mix syrup, lime juice, and water in a pitcher. Serve with lots of ice and a sprig of mint, and maybe some bourbon or vodka
*Those adventurous cooks who cannot grow mint but seem to have no trouble with catnip can use said catnip instead. The flavor will be a little earthier, and I can't promise you won't feel a sense of extreeeeeeme relaxation, but it works.


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It seems that everywhere we look there is rapid, unsettling change. In politics, the economy, technology and the nature of the modern workforce. Even once unquestioned notions such as gender are now debated.
Everything seems to be changing. And changing fast.
But through all this, one thing remains the same. Human beings are emotional beings! We experience this change in ways that disconcert us, excite us, make us angry and righteous, bore us, scare us, and any number of other emotions that beset us.
We navigate through the changing landscape with our hopes and aspirations, our fears and overwhelm, facing the double-edged sword of uncertainty and possibility at every turn.
In this talk, mindfulness practitioner and trainer Emily Johnston will share the seven attitudes of mindfulness and how they can support us to live actively and powerfully through this time of change and tumult.
Far from being a withdrawal from the world into calm, mindfulness enables us to be more consciously and choicefully active in the world - facing change with resilience, positivity and great objectivity to lead a powerful life in time of change.


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Tiwa Savage and her husband Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Tee Billz are now living together as both of them are back together each other's arms.
It will be recalled that the once lovey-dovey couple washed their dirty linen in public sometime in April 2016, when the couple fell out big time.
Tee Billz who claimed to be the brain behind tiwa's music fortunes, accused the singer of cheating on him with several artistes including 2baba, Don Jazzy and Dr Sid. He also blamed Tiwa's mum for fueling the crisis in their marriage.
Tiwa did not just debunk the allegations, she also accused Tee Billz of being a habitual user of drugs, stealing her money and engaging in extra-marital affairs.
However, it seems the couple has finally settle their differences as family members from both sides has intervened in the issue and has successfully brought about reconciliation.
The hitherto estranged lovebirds have now buried the hatchet but not before Tee Billz travelled out of the country where underwent rehabilitation to help with his drug addiction. He returned to the country recently and has been spending time with his son, Jamal.


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Next Meetup
What we're about
We are your trustworthy guide and authority to the pros and cons of programming languages!
And when you join this meetup you will get:
• Invites to our weekly and monthly events to get help deciding whether a certain programming language is something you want to continue a education or career in
• Monthly hackathon opportunities (team competitions of developers and programmers)
• All events are sponsored & supported by volunteers and are free to our members to attend
• Meet senior level programmers and developers to get input and hands on advice from!
This is a meetup group for:
• Helping anyone at any level, looking to begin or expand a career, skillset, project, or hobby as a developer, designer, and and/or programmer, as well as find Jedi masters to mentor with around town.
• Team up on just about any PHP, HTML, CSS, MySQL, or various random code language!
• Finding prospective job opportunities and job fairs, as well as learning l!
• And provide resources, continued education, co-working spaces, and programs that you otherwise would not have known about are available here in Austin, Tx for people of all ages, backgrounds, and income!
I believe no one should be left behind to themselves, feeling like they have to do it and learn it all on their own, because that just sucks!
I know, because I was once a mutant introvert programmer left to fend for myself. :-/
I thus took over and grew this Meetup from the ground up, because of my passion for helping people and helping everyday people like you not get left behind in this industry simply because you did not know the right people to make things happen for you and teach you.
So join this Meetup today and become a member of a community of hundreds of developers, designers, and programmers just like you, of various levels of experience, and help each other break the barriers of communication, network, and come together to make impact full results & code happen!
I easily look forwards to learning more about you and from you soon! :-) Shane


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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Move Your Money - A National Week of Action
5 comments:
- Brian C. Setzler said...
Check out this website:
- November 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM
- Brian Setzler, CPA said...
You can find local banks and credit unions through this website as well:
- November 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Try www.oefcu.com. I am a member and love the customer service.
- November 3, 2011 at 7:19 PM
- Brisbane accountants said...
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- November 9, 2011 at 10:16 PM
I made a video protest recently for my blog. It is quite funny even if you are pro-megabank. I called my credit card's customer service line to do some negotiating. Having a bit of leverage, I thought it presented a great opportunity to mess with them a little and make a few points about the unfairness of the credit card lending system. Since it's a protest at home, I called it my kitchen counterstrike against Bank of America. I think you might enjoy it. http://www.ragingwisdom.com/?p=508
- November 18, 2011 at 9:59 AM


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Colombia coach Jose Pekerman has named Radamel Falcao in his pre -World Cup squad of 30.The striker underwent surgery last week on a torn meniscus which is expected to keep out for about five months but said he had not given up hope of making the World Cup.
The Monaco hit man is crucial to Colombia's hopes of doing well in their first World Cup since 1994 and Pekerman seems to have bought into his positive outlook of making the World Cup.
The list of 30 will be cut to the final 23 who will make the trip to Brazil.
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Blog Spotting and a Great Quiz
First I'd like to highlight some links across the blogosphere that have caught my attention over the past week:
The T4G Blog is an ongoing public conversation between Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, C.J. Mahaney, and Albert Mohler.
John Hendryx posts solid article titled Dead Man Walking discussing Ephesians 2.
Adrian Warnock interviews Justin Taylor at Adrian's blog.
Heated debate at Challies.com regarding The End of the Spear and then a follow up post.
Phil Johnson examines Karaoke Worship at a few major churches.
Steve Camp has several solid posts. One uses Al Mohler and Larry King Live as a jump start and another uses the recent "50 most Influential Christians in America" as lead in.
At our church we have a position for an Elder open and we will be considering a member on January 29th. This led me to review multiple texts from the Bible, but also brought to mind a wonderful little "quiz" that I found here at A Puritan's Mind.
The questions are quite challenging at times (although easy at other points), but I think it would be a good standard to use. For those interested in Pastoral Ministry, those already serving in a position of leadership, or for the Christian who wants to grow their mind, I'd encourage you to look through the questions. Answer as many as you can, and then use the questions that you do not know as a study sheet.
Here is the introduction and you can click on the link to have a look at the rest of the quiz.
A little Quiz for the Pastor who studies.
You are not allowed to use the Bible or any other Biblical help; nor may you ask the opinion of others, nor in books unless otherwise instructed. The only time the Bible may be used is when it explicitly tells you to read the passage and comment on it. You have 5 days to complete it.
Elders are not elders because they are old, they are elders because they know the Bible well. There is a distinction between those who may be good preachers and those who are Pastors/Elders of a church. But even in their humble beginnings, they knew their Bible well.
Some young Preachers who knew their Bible well:
The Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ: 30 years old.
John the Apostle: ? (His age may range from 17-31??
Aurelius Augustine: 37
John Calvin: 22 (He had his first chaplainry at age 12)
Christopher Love: 27
Jonathan Edwards: 15
Richard Baxter: 23
There are:
296 questions,
183 terms to define,
and 31 practical application questions at the end.
In Christ alone,
4 Comments:
- Puritan Belief said...
Wow. Those are some tough conditions and procedures: Elders certainly do have a large responsibility.
I searched your blog for John Piper and you have lots of references so I added you under Him. (Soli Deo Gratia)
If you like to place a link back to Puritan Belief that would be great.
Also I was wondering what you thought of the latest post on does God love everyone?
Look forward to checking back here and learning more about our Savior Jesus.
- Puritan Belief said...
Ooops my comment about elders was for your next post Elders Part II.
- Mike Garner said...
Hey, I've only had the time to read two of your posts at your blog. When I have the time to read through about 10 posts then I will probably add a link. I generally don't like linking to something unless I have looked at a lot of information coming from the website (as to not lead others astray).
I'll probably respond to the World post over at your blog pretty soon so I'll leave comments for over there.
In Christ alone,
- Puritan Belief said...
Thanks Mike. Pleasure to have you read through a few of the posts.


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MCA Quarterly Summer/Fall 1995
|By Sydney Schuster Copyright 1995 Sydney Schuster
But theres only one thing you can always count on, and thats Pete Senia.
If youve been to any bicycle race in the New York metro area in the last 61 years, you no doubt encountered Pete there. And you should be glad you did.
Petes been on the racing scene since anyone around here can remember. In fact, if it werent for Pete, we probably wouldnt have any local racing to go to. He was involved with every New York Spring Series, every Mengoni Grand Prix, the Con Ed Skyscraper Classics, the Apple Lap races, the Self Series, the Long Island Wheelmen Centuries, and a whole raft of district, state, regional, and national Championships. Hes a life member of the Kissena Cycling Club, the Century Road Club Association, and the Unione Sportiva Italiana. His resume reads like a Whos Who in Cycling entry: former racer; director on the board of the Amateur Bicycle League of America 1959-72; Secretary/Treasurer of the Olympic Cycling Committee 1968-72; Pan-Am Games Team Mechanic and Assistant Track Coach 1967-71; Olympic Games Team Mechanic 1968; New York South District Rep 1967-75 and 1982-83; Road and Track Chairman for three National Championships 1964-70; and Committee Co-Chairman for the Five-Boro Apple Lap races, two Olympic qualifiers, the Self Magazine Series, the Mengoni Grand Prix, the Eastern Sectional Road and Time Trial Championships, the 1989 Masters Road and Time Trial National Championships, and the 1993 Junior Road, Time Trial and Criterium National Championships.
Hes been involved with the Empire State Games for the last eighteen years, variously as its Chairperson and Long Island and New York City regional coach. He promoted the State Track Championships from 1963-1974 at the Kissena Velodrome, as well as the Kissena Twilight Track Series for many years. Before the creation of the U.S. Cycling Federation, he held an assortment positions in the Eastern Cycling Federation from 1959-74, including President, Secretary, and Treasurer. From 1975-89 he served alternately as the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Federation of New York Bicycle Clubs, a coalition that was the precursor to the Metropolitan Cycling Association, which was formed in 1990. Pete was elected Treasurer of the MCA in 1991, and again in 1993 and 1994. In the fat years of the sport, Pete made sure we had our share of quality events; in the lean years, he always tried to keep it going, and keep it going here in New York.
So okay. Lets say youre new to the sport, or new to the area, and you never even heard of the ABLA, or the ECF, or Pete Senia. Who is this guy, anyway? You know Pete. Hes the one at all the races with the big bullhorn and the even bigger grey car parked by the start line, with that squeaky PA on the top and that trunk crammed full of officiating paraphernalia. You got it now? Okay. Show him some respect next time.
This 76-year-old retired electrician whos become a fixture at our races was once a racer himself. He saw his first bike race in March of 1934, when his brothers-in-law convinced him to go along to a six-day race at Madison Square Garden.
I became very enthused about it. I liked the action, Pete says now. I liked the spirit of everyone. By July hed bought his first bike, a piece of junk, he says. It cost me $40. To this day, he cant remember the name of it.
But Pete was encouraged by the president of the IAL [Italian Athletic League of America], a racer and track motorpacer named Mike Santarpia, and by a sprinter named Larry Pepe, Petes future best man. Pepe and Pete trained together, and then in 1935 Pepe got Pete to mail order his first decent bike, a Larcaretti.
That was my first good, real racing bike, he said. It was all chrome, a very beautiful bike, well balanced.
By 1937 Pete was competing in amateur track races at the Coney Island Velodrome and the Bronx Coliseum, but he couldnt stay away from the pro six-days. Since he couldnt race at the Garden, he did the next best thing: got himself a job there as a runner.
We went back and forth between the kitchen and the bunks that the riders rested in. We were the errand boys running back and forth. That was a lot of fun doing that!
Petes hectic racing career was interrupted by military service in World War II. He came home intact late in 1945, started training again in 1946, and crashed memorably in the first race of 1948. The consequences seemed disproportionately unfair, considering hed just survived a war.
I was trying to protect another rider, he explained about the spill that changed everything. It was the first time in my life that I had ever bruised a leg [so badly] that I was out of competition for awhile.
He didnt really intend to give up racing. But apparently Nancy Senia felt it was time for her husband to retire from sports.
My wife said, Now, you have responsibilities. Were expecting a child. My daughter was on the way. And so Pete hung up his cleats. Mrs. Senias pre-emptory efforts were wasted, however, as both her children took up bicycle racing. Geraldine competed until becoming a senior. Peter Jr. became a National Champion in all categories from 8 to 18 years old. He also was a District Champion, and went on to become a top senior sprinter, setting a half-mile record on the track.
So if it werent for Pete Seniors inlaws dragging him to Madison Square Garden one day in 1934, the rest of us wouldnt have many of the things we now take for granted: regular racing in the city parks, parks being closed to motor traffic, and the Sigfried Stern Kissena Velodrome which, believe it or not, was once new and shiny and yes! smooth as a babys butt.
The birth of Kissena Velodrome looms large in local history. Recalls Pete: When we were losing our flat track at Flushing Meadows [a flat oval that was razed to build Shea Stadium], we planned to get the Kissena track built. This was the late 1950s. And of course, that we is the legendary trio consisting of Pete Senia, Kissena Cycling Club founder Al Toefield, and long-time Century Road Club figurehead Lou Maltese. It is virtually impossible to talk about New York racing without invoking the magic word Pete-and-Lou-and-Al.
Anyway, the old flat track wasnt ideal, but it was the only game in town. We knew we were losing what we had. Many good events, starting in 55 with the National Championships, were held there. We had to start pressuring the [New York City] Parks Department to put a track somewhere, anywhere.
With myself as chairman, and Al, and Lou Maltese as my co-chairmen, we finally did succeed in having the Kissena track built in 63. It wasnt easy, as anyone knows whos ever dealt with the lumbering scratch-and-sniff bureaucracy that is New York City government.
After many meetings and trips around the five boroughs looking for a good location, the only place we really could come up with was the Kissena Corridor. [Parks Department officials] were reluctant to do it, but after discussing it, we agreed to pay for the surfacing of it. Senia, Toefield, and Maltese had already gotten a surfacing bid from a contractor for $10,000, which they considered a fair price. The track itself would cost another $90,000, to be ponied up by the city.
Well, time went by, and more meetings, and they said, Well, we cant let you bring a contractor in, but could you make the donation? I guess they were figuring that we could come up with the money. Pete laughs now about the idea of some little clubs having that much dough. But Pete-Lou-and-Al put on their best poker faces and agreed to do it.
Everything proceeded, said Pete. We finally got it onto legislation to get a budget approved. It was then up to Pete, Al, Lou, and the clubs to raise the $10,000 donation, which they ultimately did.
In October of 1962 we had groundbreaking ceremonies, and construction started. It was finally completed toward the end of June 1963, and we ran our first District Championships on it in July of 63.
For sure, it was the start of something great. It was also the start of the end of an institution. 1963 was a pivotal year in many ways. The local scene was not only a hotbed of racing, but also one of strong personalities with conflicting agendas. The Pete-Lou-Al configuration that had been so successful for so long was showing signs of strain.
But before you hear about the end, you should know about the beginning. Pete says it all started like this:
In 1958, Al became president of the Eastern Cycling Federation. I belonged to the Long Island Wheelmen, and [Lou and Al] wanted me to get active because I knew a lot about cycling. And I became the secretary of the ECF, working under Al. And Al, belonging with Lou and the [CRCA], they worked hard promoting races and doing things for cycling. And we became a trio, promoting a lot of races, working hard for cycling. We accomplished a lot: promoted a lot of races, we traveled a lot of places, helped a lot of people financially, equipment-wise, and so forth. Heading a coalition of clubs, they also succeeded in getting city parks closed to cars, so those roads could be enjoyed by taxpaying bike riders instead of taxis, the way designers Olmsted and Vaux intended.
Indeed, Pete, Lou, and Al were responsible on some level for nearly all the racing that was organized in this area from 1959 until 1989, when Al Toefield passed away. Lou Maltese died a few years later, leaving Pete to work miracles alone.
Long before time broke up the trio for good, a string of events around 1963 precipitated their business dissolution. The reigning racing club then was the Central Park-based CRCA. It was run by Lou Maltese, a man of many colorful traits, chief among them his controlling nature. At that time the CRCA also had Pete Senia, Al Toefield, and a 65-year-old charter declaring it a club exclusively for white men.
Small details might change depending on who you ask, but according to my sources the basic story goes like this. Ever on the lookout for fresh talent, Maltese wanted to recruit a 22-year-old former Junior National Champion named Perry Metzler. He lived close by, in Brooklyn, and was a regular top placer in major regional events. The only problem was this: Metzler was an African American.
To circumvent suspicion, not to mention the CRCAs Caucasian membership requirement, Maltese told everyone variously that Metzler was a Mexican, or a Puerto Rican, or an Indian. In the end it did get the CRCA a hot rider, but it wasnt a particularly respectful way to treat a National Champion.
Another CRCA tradition was that it had no interest in developing junior racers. In 1957, when Toefield was the district rep, he personally drove Metzler to the national championships in Wisconsin, which Metzler subsequently won. So the story goes on that in 1963, fed up with Malteses crass pushiness, eager to develop juniors, yearning for a headquarters closer to home, and miffed about how shabbily a former Junior National Champion was being treated by the CRCA, Toefield and Senia broke away to start the Kissena Cycling Club.
Pete doesnt confirm or deny this story, because he has too much class. He does say this: Al and I talked about forming the Kissena Cycling Club right near the track, which we did, concentrating mostly on the younger classes. They also opened a small bike shop nearby, Kissena Cycles, that catered to young beginners of limited means. They got Atala, the bikemaker, to co-sponsor an elite team comprised mostly of juniors. About any riff with Maltese, Pete just said, There was really no falling out with Lou. We were still the best of friends. We still worked hard.
Whatever really happened, the split and the move to Queens proved beneficial to young riders. Emily Miller has been the Chief Judge at countless New York area road and track races over the last several decades. She remembers more juniors showing up in those early years at Kissena track races than all the classes combined who compete there now.
They had a tremendous amount of sub-juniors then, in the early to mid-sixties, she said, quantifying Petes dedication. He worked with all ages, and all shades of skin. Anything that he ever did was always for the benefit of the sport.
Mike Fraysse, president of the U.S. Cycling Federation, was a junior in the early sixties who raced in New York. He has said that Pete Senia and Al Toefield were the only people around who were willing to get up at 3 a.m. to run a bike race for juniors.
The Kissena Cycling Club went on to develop many juniors who later enjoyed distinguished senior careers, among them Harvey Nitz, Jack Simes, George Hincapie, Rich Hincapie, Doug Shapiro, Charlie Issendorf, and John Loehner. All these years down the road, Petes heart is still with the kids. Currently he co-chairs this months junior Olympic road race qualifier in Harriman State Park. In fact, when not at a race or doing race prep work, which is rare, Pete can be found in his garage, fixing the bikes of the neighborhood kids.
He loves organizing races for juniors. The Millers [Emily and her husband, Don] and myself, he said, weve been running races in Harriman State Park for quite a few years. And we were approached after the Junior Nationals that we ran [in 1993]: Do we want to run this Lance Armstrong [race]? We agreed to it. The Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series is underwritten by the World Champion, who only a heartbeat ago was a junior himself.) We know its not a moneymaking thing, but we dont do it for the moneymaking. We do it for the love of the sport and to help the youngsters out. Pete is co-chairman, along with Emily Miller, Don Miller, and Ernie Seubert. This years New York Spring Cycling Classic/Junior Olympic Qualifier is being held on May 14.
Ernie Seubert, former prominent racer, past USCF president and now a prominent race organizer, says this about his Spring Cycling Classic co-chairman: You know, any time Petes asked to do something, you never have to follow up on it. You know it will be done. And to this day, I think thats one of his most important assets. Like with our committee, and everything weve done, if hes entrusted with a job, gosh you never have to worry about it!
|Pete Senia: A life in Cycling Part 2


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Apple butter is like a very reduced apple sauce and brown and thick. It's nice on oatmeal, but also with ice cream, pancakes or as a filling for various baked goods. I made mine in the crock-pot which was very convenient! You can do it on the stove, but you'll have to watch it to make sure it doesn't burn.
I know it's a huge portion in the photo, but I was scraping out the remains after filling a few jars, and it's so delicious I couldn't stand to throw any of it away.
Start this in the afternoon, and then you can add the sugar and spices overnight.
Crock-Pot Apple Butter
1500 g peeled and cored apples, cut into smaller pieces
Put the apples in your crock-pot. Cover with a lid and place on low heat for four hours. Stir, and mash up the apples.
Then add:
200 ml white sugar
200 ml brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1-2 vanilla beans (mine were dry so I added two - if they'd been softer, I'd have scraped one out and stirred in the seeds.)
Cover with the lid, and cook on low heat for eight hours.
And that's it! Pour into jars and keep cool - or freeze, which is what I do.
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Hip thrusters have taken gyms by storm― mainly through their social media popularity. This glute building exercise isn't just for the ladies. Men have learned that strong glutes are actually critical to overall strength and healthy posture.
Exercises where you can build overall strength and lift a lot of plates (ie. squats, deadlifts, olympic lifts and even the bench press) require strong glutes. Glutes help extend the hips during squats and deadlifts – two moves that are a valid judge of strength and athleticism. Glutes also play a crucial role in stabilizing the torso and core, which holds people back on moves like the bench press and barbell row. The hip thruster is one of the best ways to isolate the glutes and take it from from a weak point to a strength.
A good test of glute strength is starting with a hip bridge. See if you can comfortably hold it for 30 seconds without shaking. If you've got that down, you can move on to single leg glute bridges working for 3 sets of 10 reps on each leg. Then up the ante and set yourself up on a bench so only your shoulders are resting on the bench. From there you can use your bodyweight as resistance while thrusting your hips up into a bridge. While you see many proud Instagram moments with heavy barbell weight across the hips, the next progression is actually doing this same motion with a single leg on the ground and the other leg floating parallel to the ground as you are at the top of the bridge. Be sure to keep the hips level with the ground when performing the single leg.
While you certainly can add weight to the exercise, doing bodyweight thrusters with correct form will have your glutes burning! You'll be doing the most popular glute exercise in the most safe and effective way!


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Wall Street is placing its chips on Las Vegas.
Gaming industry stocks such as Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts International have been on a roll this year amid solid revenue growth at home and on Macau. And the Raiders move to Las Vegas has helped draw investor attention to the city.
The Dow Jones U.S. Gaming Index is up 22.2 percent this year through Friday — triple the rise of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and surpassing the 21.5 percent gain for the Dow's red-hot technology index.
For the first time in years, investors have been net buyers of a U.S. gambling exchange traded fund, according to VanEck, the fund's manager.
"There has been increasing interest in gaming versus other sectors in large part because of fundamentals,'' said David Katz, an analyst at Telsey Advisory Group in New York. "Companies are generating free cash and have improving balance sheets. We see little in the way of specific risks or negative catalysts.''
Local gaming companies are benefiting from Southern Nevada's solid employment growth, the robust housing market and other indicators of a thriving economy, according to Marc Falcone, former chief financial officer at Red Rock Resorts Inc.
Nongaming revenue growth
Gross gaming revenue in Clark County has risen 4.6 percent through April with downtown Las Vegas surging 19 percent. That is putting Clark County on pace to break $10 billion in gaming revenue for the first time since 2007.
But nongaming revenue growth at Las Vegas casinos has been just as strong.
Robust convention attendance has helped lift the average daily room rate 5 percent this year while also driving greater demand for food and beverage services. The average convention attendee will spend $150 more on food and beverage than other guests, according to Caesars.
"We had an incredible quarter in our beverage and convention services area with record operating income and revenue," Bob Morse, Caesars president of hospitality, told investors last month.
Macau revival
Macau has been on an even greater tear this year.
Gross gaming revenue on the Chinese resort jumped 17 percent through May as high rollers returned after a corruption crackdown. Rising property prices and government stimulus have been giving Chinese gamblers more confidence to take risks.
Wynn, Las Vegas Sands and MGM have casinos on the Chinese resort.
Sands rode the recent resurgence of Macau and the company's best cash flow performance in Las Vegas since 2008 to double-digit percentage increases in revenue and net income. The operator of The Venetian and Palazzo on the Strip, saw net revenue grow 14.3 percent to $3.11 billion in the first quarter.
Wynn Resorts also reveled in the magic of Macau, generating higher revenue there with last summer's opening of Wynn Palace. In the first quarter, Wynn reported a 47.9 percent increase in net revenue to $1.48 billion.
During a conference call with investors, Wynn Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Wynn lamented that results could have been even better had potential Wynn Palace guests not been discouraged by the nearby construction of a new transportation system.
And while some Wall Street analysts are skeptical that Macau's rally can continue as the government seeks to curtail property prices, they remain upbeat on Las Vegas, especially the locals market dominated by Boyd Gaming Corp., Red Rock Resorts and Golden Entertainment Inc.
Las Vegas locals market
"We view the Las Vegas locals market as one of the most attractive gaming markets in the U.S. as it should continue to benefit from a strong macro, favorable supply-demand dynamics and low gaming tax rates,'' J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph Greff said in a May note.
First-quarter revenue at Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of Station Casinos, surged 16.3 percent to $417.7 million. That was the company's best first-quarter performance since 2008.
"We believe these (first-quarter) results are directly correlated to the ongoing expansion of the Las Vegas economy, which continues to see strong population growth, robust employment numbers, increasing wages, an improving housing market and a large pipeline of planned and under construction development projects, all of which attract new residents and businesses to the Las Vegas market," Falcone said.
Senior citizens, prime customers for Station's business model, are recognizing the region as an ideal place to retire, he added.
The Nevada economy grew 2.4 percent last year, significantly faster than the 1.6 percent for the U.S. economy. The growth help push the unemployment rate down to 4.7 percent in April, the lowest since December 2007.
Construction jobs are helping lead the way as new projects get underway in the region. That is helping lift average nominal weekly wages, which now stand at $770, near all-time highs.
And people are returning to the state to buy homes.
Boyd, Golden rally
Boyd's downtown Las Vegas segment was up 3.6 percent to $60.7 million, benefiting from additional downtown foot traffic and an expanded Hawaiian customer base, Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith said.
Boyd has been investing in local properties with the addition of the Aliante, Cannery and Eastside Cannery. That helped drive a 39 percent revenue increase in the company's Las Vegas locals segment to $220 million, its highest since 2008. Overall, Boyd's first-quarter revenue was up 9.6 percent compared with the year-earlier period.
The positive economic trends in Southern Nevada are enabling Boyd to reinstate a policy of share repurchases and dividends that was halted during the downturn.
Golden Entertainment, parent company of the PT's Pub and Sierra Gold tavern chains, had record first-quarter revenue and more than doubled its net income over last year. The favorable quarter is keeping Golden on track to invest in more taverns in Las Vegas.
"We remain on schedule to open a total of seven new Las Vegas taverns in 2017 and believe these taverns are one of the most attractive ways we can invest our capital given the positive macroeconomic trends seen in Nevada," said Blake Sartini, the company's chairman and CEO.
Shares of Golden Entertainment are up 41 percent this year, while Boyd shares have risen 27 percent. Red Rock has lagged, gaining 3.4 percent.
Raiders move
Even Wynn, whose company generates nearly 65 percent of its revenue from Macau, spent much of his time on a conference call with investors discussing the outlook for Las Vegas, including the long-term impact of the NFL's move to the city.
Wynn predicted that Las Vegas would become known as the sports capital of the nation when the Raiders arrive and that the National Basketball Association would locate a franchise at T-Mobile Arena, further driving visitations and resort revenue.
"I love that the Raiders are coming," Wynn told investors. "This was whipped cream and a cherry on the cake."
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27 Agosto 2012
A fantastic evening with all the right ingredients:
1. 5 fantastic guests
2. Fresh ingredients from Mercato Trionfale
4. A beautiful evening in Rome
5. Spritz aperitivi
6. Home-cooked 5 course menu
makes for a superb supper club here in Rome.
We await you at our next club date: 29th September 2012


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Laura has added to the stock availability of Character Constructions stamps at That's Crafty.
Included in the latest additions is the stamp featured on this card from my Card Art feature in Craft Stamper. This stamp is from Timekeeper's Garden (No. 6). There are also some plates from the 2017 Character Constructions release of Blue Daisy and Adventures in Tea No. 9 is now available once again after selling out so quickly. If you love a generous dose of whimsy in your art, take a peek at Adventures in Tea No. 7!
If you are tempted at all with any of the What's New at That's Crafty, please remember, I was not in any way to blame for your indulgence LOL.
New Additions of Character Constructions Stamps @ That's Crafty
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She is charming and, indeed, an inspiration.
She's adorable Lynne, need to pop over and take a peek! Xx 😊
Sorry Lynne, but I am still going to blame you if I go into the red – so many lovely stamps!! Seeing this again has me sitting on my hands at the moment – finances still recovering from Paris!! Hugs, Chrisx


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Service Model v1.0
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Do you have a safety net when it comes to your income? What if you're injured or ill? Income protection insurance, also known as salary continuance, can provide you with essential financial assistance at a time when you need it most.
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- What type of income protection policy suits your situation best
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Because of its easy access, the Mount Gede-Pangrango National Park with its spectacular panorama is a favourite site with visitors. Located in the province of West Java this Park encompasses the peaks of Mt. Gede, Mt. Pangrango. Around these peaks are tea plantations, recreation parks, waterfalls, hot springs, lakes and accommodation facilities within the park as around its periphery. The Park was declared nature conservation area in 1889, although prior to this the Cibodas Botanical Gardens was already established here in 1830, where cinchona (quinine) and coffee were first cultivated to become Java's most prominent exports in the 19th century.
Most notable about the Gede-Pangrango Park are its three very distinct ecosystems: a sub-montane ecosystem (1,000 m to 1,500 m altitude), a montane ecosystem (1,500 m – 2,900 m) characterized by large tall trees, and a sub-alpine ecosystem (2,400 m. and higher), characterized by grassy meadows where the Java edelweiss grows in abundance. It also has a savanna as well as marshland ecosystems.
Edelweiss grow in a field known as the alun-alun Suryakencana, located to the north of Mt. Gede. It takes some six-hours hiking from Cibodas. The view from the Summit and crater of Mt. Gede is stunning both at sunrise or sunset.
There are four types of primates in this Park, including the Java Gibbon which is endemic to Java, the Surili which lives around the Cibodas waterfall but is rarely seen as it is shy, the long-tailed macaque monkeys and the Javan langur. There are also leopards, wild dogs and wild boars. The Park boasts a wide variety of bird species, 251 of the 450 species on Java inhabit this Park, including the Javan hawk eagle and the owl.
The Biru Lake, situated at 1,575 m located at 1.5 km from the entrance at Cibodas is a favourite picnic spot. The blue colour comes from the a blue algae with which this lake is covered.
The 50 m high Cibeureum Waterfall, where three separate streams plunge over a cliff, is located 2.8 km. from Cibodas. Here is a red moss that is endemic to West Java. Watch Arjuna butterflies sip salty mud at the water's edge. Thermal springs are found around two-hours hike from Cibodas, while camping grounds and accommodation can be found at Mt. Putri and Selabintana.
In 1977 UNESCO declared the Gunung Gede-Pangrango National Park a Biosphere Reserve.
Today the Gunung Gede-Pangrango National Park covers 15,196 hectares that include Cibodas, Cimungkat, the Gunung Gede-Pangrango Reserve , the Situgunung recreation area, and the forests on the slopes centered on two volcanoes. These are Mt. Gede, (2,958m ) with its gaping crater and fumaroles, and Mt. Pangrango (3,019 m). The two are connected by a high saddle at 2,500 m above sea level.
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One of the reasons I love travel so much is that I learn a lot about myself and how I can better navigate my everyday life. Today I learned a lesson in patience. Delays at the station as well as en route had us arriving in Chicago 5 hours later than we planned. I was angry, frustrated and weary with the entire process. But mostly I was anxious that because of the delays we were going to miss out on something the kids were looking forward to. We only have a few days and lots of things we want to see so these few hours might have to mean giving something up which just stinks.
For a while I was just angry; endlessly lamenting at the horrid conditions of Amtrak and their customer service. But then I realized that being angry was not solving anything- in fact it was probably making it worse. So, deciding that I didn't want to be part of the reason my kids might be disappointed I just let it go. I pulled out my planning folder and decided to see if I could move a few things around so we didn't have to miss anything. Thankfully, a minor schedule tweak and a quick phone call to change a dinner reservation put us right back on track. Of course I immediately felt better once the problem was solved but there was more to it than that. I felt better because I decided to feel better.
It was a conscious choice for me not to be angry and this allowed me to be more open and flexible about managing the problem at hand. I think there is definitely something to be learned there and applied to everyday life. And while I'm not typically angry at home I do recognize that when I have something scheduled with a specific time constraint my stress level rises and my temper flares. Today, I decided that the clock would not rule my moods and I simply let it go. Consciously taking a step back and choosing to problem solve instead of rant not only worked better, it made me feel better.


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Big rollup of updates:
Job is going well, we're settling back home. There was a plan to move out, but it will be after Christmas, if at all. I'm saving money to buy a house as rental market is crazy here. Commute is fine, workmates are nice. Reading lots of fiction, trying to write as much as possible.
Seeing everyone again has been great, very glad I came back for this reason. Running another Dark Heresy RPG that picks up where the last group died/gave up/turned to the dark side. That's been very fun. Relationships are a bit strained between gf and I as we don't see each other every day like we used to. It's fine.
Grandmother yesterday died after 4 years in nursing home and 15 years of worsening dementia. Family is in bits, but she died surrounded by 6 surviving children and as many grandchildren as they could get in the room. A good death, hopefully some closure after my aunt's (her daughter's) suicide. Some of those questions have been answered and were not pleasant, but necessary. Wake tomorrow, funeral Wednesday.
I am not lifting, but am now not kidding myself that I am not lifting. Which is a start.


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The "Leather and Sustainability in Retail" conference, jointly organised by ILM and BLC-Leather Technology Centre will take place on December 9, 2015 in central London. Among the speakers will be Dr Warren Bowden from the Scottish Leather Group who will outline the Group's generation of energy from tannery waste.
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If you have a serious gamer in your family, you know how popular the Xbox 360 is. With its wide variety of games and controllers, it is one of the best consoles out there. I bought this console for my nephew for his birthday 6 months ago, and he plays with it constantly. The Xbox 360 comes with wireless controllers, so it is very easy to use from anywhere in the room. Unlike other consoles, you do not have to be 10 inches from the console for it to read your controller. I found this to be very convenient, and easy to use. Especially when you are feeling lazy and just want to sit and play your Batman game.
Another reason why the Xbox is so popular in our house, is the wide variety of games available, especially for teens and under. I find that other popular consoles do not offer such a wide variety, especially for the younger players. I like that the Xbox also has plenty of accessories to make your game playing even more enjoyable. I like that there are rechargeable controllers, and there are even some wired controllers that come in many colors. They are very customizable, which is great.
The console itself is not heavy, but do not dare touch it while a game is inside and running. I made that mistake once, and learned the hard way. Turns out that if you move the console while the game is playing, you ruin the game completely. You cannot wipe it, or put that scratch-off magic lotion on it, because it simply will not work. Once you get a hang of this, it is pretty easy to care for. Just a simple wipe down with a dry cloth, and you are done! Unless there are sticky fingermarks, a simple dusting will suffice.
The controllers use AAA batteries, and if your kids are avid gamers, then I would recommend using rechargeable batteries. It is a wise investment, trust me. There are also wired controllers available, in case you do not want to be buying batteries all the time. The wired controllers are not that bad, you just cannot move to another place while playing. Slight inconvenience, but I would consider these if you are looking for a cheaper replacement. Wired controllers are typically about $15 less than the wireless controllers, so you pick.
The Xbox is easy to connect to the TV, and does not require any assembly. It does require you to create a profile, and add some brief info when you first turn it on. Nothing too difficult, especially if you have done this on another console. Once you do this, and you place your game on the slot, you will be able to see where the game appears on the screen. It is not like any regular console. On the Xbox, you will find a small icon on the top left corner of the screen, with a little picture and the title of your game. Easy stuff indeed.
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Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code and Author
Types: Author, Entrepreneur, Female, TED
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Reshma Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, the nonprofit dedicated to closing the gender gap in tech that has already reached 90,000 girls nationwide. Saujani was the first Indian American woman to run for Congress. She is the author of three books, including the forthcoming Brave, Not Perfect, Women Who Don't Wait In Line and the New York Times Bestseller Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World. Reshma Saujani is the proud daughter of refugees.
President, The Rockefeller Foundation; Administrator, United States Agency for International Development (2010-2015); Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist, United States Department of Agriculture (2009-2010); Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2001-2009)
Types: Male, Philanthropist
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Dr. Rajiv Shah has been a tireless and dedicated leader, committed to advancing the missions of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of Agriculture. Serving alongside some of the most innovative leaders in the world, navigating major natural disasters and man-made crises, Dr. Shah has successfully delivered results and lived up to USAID's goal of partnering to end extreme poverty and to promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing security and prosperity. From developing infrastructure to igniting power in Africa, to empowering people around the world with skills and opportunities, Dr. Shah has reshaped and re-envisioned a government agency to tackle even the most intractable challenges.
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Locazione turistica Il Mulo is located in Baveno and offers a garden. It offers free WiFi and a bar.
The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a coffee machine, and a bathroom with a bath and a bidet. A TV is provided.
Lugano is 37 km from the holiday home, while Como is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 38 km from the property....


text: Sidney A. Levinson, beloved husband and best friend of Delle, nee Behm; loving father of Jackie (Marty) Miller, of Texas and Ellin Levinson; adored "papa Sid" of Jodi Miller. Service Thursday, 11 a.m. at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 N. Skokie Blvd. (1 block North of Old Orchard). Interment Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of your choice, would be appreciated. Info. 847-256-5700


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Daily Thoughts 5/20/2009
A copy of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Century 1910 by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill came in. This is one of my favorite graphic novel series. The main characters are Mina Harker and Alan Quatermain with other classic characters from early adventure, science fiction, and fantasy novels. The drawing is superb and the writing is very entertaining. It is also a graphic novel for adults. The story is quite violent and dark with occult elements in it.
I finished shifting the 700s. I created quite a bit of space for the library aides and other staff to move the 600s. They are relocating some of the shelving currently which is a very big project. I'm going to start working on weeding the 780s soon. I also have to work on the oversize 700s which will be a big project for weeding.
Today was also the collection development meeting. We sat around and discussed what we planned on ordering. I put my 300s, 800s, and fiction suggestions. The ordering process is starting to smooth out very nicely. Hopefully, we will soon have some better analysis for the purchase alerts and holds soon.
Tomorrow we are having the Baker and Taylor representative come to train us for Title Source 3. One of our staff said it was the best way to order video games from Baker and Taylor. We are also going to have some workflow training for ordering which I think will be very interesting.