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Sorry I didn't make a Friday Special yesterday, we were all at Cstarr's house. We got the Tubbo thing straightened out and we're going to continue normal posts. I found these pictures that were taken at the perfect time and place.
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The Nintendo Switch model of NBA Playgrounds, the arcade-type basketball title from indie studio Saber Interactive, has disappointed Change house owners with its bumpy advancement route. Now its street has taken a further turn with a unusual re-release of the game, recognised as NBA Playgrounds: Increased Version.
NBA Playgrounds debuted in Might 2017 concurrently on PlayStation 4, Switch, Windows Computer system and Xbox Just one, but the Change version has often lagged powering the some others in phrases of its aspect established. The video game introduced without on the internet play on Swap, and Saber was not able to patch it in until finally mid-July, two months just after release.
Swap entrepreneurs have been waiting a lot of months for even more updates, together with both of those free and paid include-on content that Saber has produced for the other variations of NBA Playgrounds. Following all, if these variations bought new things by patches, why not the Change also?
NBA Playgrounds: Improved Version, which was produced on Change previous Thursday, Jan. 4, has all the free of charge write-up-start articles that is previously offered on Computer system, PS4 and Xbox 1. That consists of additional than 100 new players, this sort of as retired NBA greats like Tim Duncan and Julius "Dr. J" Erving.
Saber has also brought NBA Playgrounds' two paid out incorporate-ons to the Swap: "Hot 'N Frosty," a $9.99 pack that adds a few courts and eight NBA rookies, and a $9.99 order that unlocks the game's overall roster — both equally the latest checklist of players, and anybody that receives included in the foreseeable future. (This could be vastly preferable to the designed-in procedure, in which players unlock new athletes randomly by earning packs of virtual playing cards. Take note that this set up does not characteristic microtransactions.)
Anyone who previously owns NBA Playgrounds on Swap can download the Improved Version for free. New consumers can obtain the sport on sale for $9.99 — a 50 per cent discounted — till Jan. 18, at which point it will jump to its regular rate of $19.99.
Curiously, the Improved Edition fully replaces the unique recreation in the Swap eShop. That signifies that if you previously own NBA Playgrounds on Swap, you'll require to obtain the Enhanced Edition separately — it is not a patch — and then delete the outdated match. (The re-release has a gold border all around its icon in the eShop.) Just make sure not to erase your existing help you save documents, considering the fact that you'll need to have them for the Enhanced Edition until you want to start off from scratch. Saber also famous that although prospects who never choose benefit of the free of charge upgrade will be in a position to proceed taking part in NBA Playgrounds, they will not be in a position to engage in on the web with Enhanced Edition proprietors.
So why do Change homeowners have to go by means of all that rigmarole to get the updates they've been promised? Properly, it now looks that the Increased Edition was a way for Saber to circumvent the constraints of Nintendo's system and deliver that information to Switch entrepreneurs at long final.
Saber had on-line perform doing work on the Swap properly prior to July — in a post dated June 1 in a general public Fb group about the activity, studio head Matthew Karch said the Change patch was "long done" — but the update was delayed for months as Saber negotiated with Nintendo. The patch evidently did not meet Nintendo's technical needs for the Change eShop.
"There are specified features of our patch that are unquestionably important but that are out of normal Nintendo pointers," mentioned Karch in a submit to the Fb group that he would seem to have deleted afterwards (you can see his reviews collected on Reddit). "If Nintendo have been to approve the patch it would be introduced quickly, but we are in the midst of a prolonged method of back again-and-forth to get tiny issues waived."
File dimension was one of the main sticking factors. NBA Playgrounds originally weighed in at 7.4 GB on the Change, a significant down load that manufactured headlines for staying more substantial than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. With the on the web engage in update in July, the installation ballooned to 9.6 GB. (Saber had to get an exception from Nintendo for a patch that big, a system that Karch claimed took "almost 3 weeks.") Karch later on instructed Match Informer that the large file dimension resulted from developing NBA Playgrounds as a multiplatform title, and from commencing the job "far in progress of getting any accessibility to Nintendo's Switch advancement sources."
Conscious of the file-sizing grievances, Saber was hoping to cut down it with the July patch the system was to reduce it from 7.4 GB to around 3.5 GB. Regrettably, at the time Nintendo did not assistance shrinking file size with a patch, reported Karch: "It just technically is not feasible yet on their platform or they would unquestionably allow it."
Through June, the NBA Playgrounds group ongoing to hammer Saber about the timing of the on the web enjoy patch. Karch attempted to retain the pissed off enthusiasts at bay, tossing out nuggets of info and hope whilst accomplishing his best, as an indie developer, not to toss Nintendo less than the bus or crack any nondisclosure agreements. Late in the thirty day period, he mentioned that Saber had regarded as a drastic choice: "We have thought of just about every achievable scenario such as pulling the sport and uploading a new edition."
Lower to Oct. 30, when Saber posted on NBA Playgrounds' formal Fb webpage about a "radical solution" for the Swap problems. "A new version of NBA Playgrounds on the Switch is heading to certification in just a 7 days," the studio said. It may well have taken two months — and eight months given that the game's debut — but the Improved Edition appears to be the wild workaround in query. Though it doesn't lessen the Switch file dimension to the beforehand talked about target of 3.5 GB, it does deliver it down to about 7.6 GB from 9.6 GB.
We've attained out to Saber for more facts, but the corporation has not but responded to a number of requests for comment. We'll update this article with any information we obtain. For much more on NBA Playgrounds, read our evaluation.
Update: Requested for remark on why Saber Interactive determined to launch NBA Playgrounds: Increased Version, a representative for the studio informed Polygon that the causes were twofold — updates to the Unreal Motor that necessitated alterations to the game's code base, and the need to have to conform to Nintendo's system limitations. The corporation mentioned that "tens of thousands" of prospects have bought the Enhanced Version or upgraded to it considering that its launch.
"Releasing an Increased Version of the video game was, in our judgment, the greatest way" to convey all of NBA Playgrounds' write-up-start material to the Change version, Saber stated in a statement to Polygon.
"When we 1st created NBA Playgrounds, we utilised a pre-release edition of Unreal, and because then we have figured out a large amount about optimizing for this new technique," Saber continued. "Unfortunately, the code experienced improved so substantially that a very simple patch wasn't possible even though also keeping in platform suggestions. The amount of content we had been performing with, blended with the reduction in file dimensions, in the long run resulted in the have to have to release this as a new sport."
In reaction to a dilemma from Polygon, Saber also verified that the Enhanced Version last but not least does carry the Change model of NBA Playgrounds up to par with the other versions in phrases of articles, gameplay balance tweaks and bug fixes.
"We just cannot thank our community plenty of for their patience, as we know this has been a incredibly seeking time period for those who acquired the activity," claimed Saber. "We've carried out our finest to share what we can with gamers through the system as we've labored to provide the top quality working experience they compensated for."
Saber did acknowledge that it has been "criticized for a absence of proper communication" on the position of patches for the Swap model, and described that comments as "totally truthful." The studio hinted in its defense that its palms have been at times tied relating to conversation, expressing, "We hope players understand that often there are limits to how a lot can be stated about work that is continue to actively in development, specially when you are doing work together with other associates."
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The lack of post this week is due to my new hobby, spinning. Two weeks ago boyfriend & I decided that it would be fun to try a spin class on Monday night. So off we went, with a towel and water bottle in hand. Having no idea what I was up against, I loved it.
The accomplished feeling you have after those grueling 50 minutes is breathtaking. (Literally) Between my new hobby, school and a couple other projects I am currently working on theKcloset has fallen a little short. So I apologize but don't worry we'll be back on track soon!


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Show the points $\displaystyle A(-1,0)$ , $\displaystyle B(5,2)$ , $\displaystyle C(8,7)$ & $\displaystyle D(2,5)$ are vertices of a parallelogram.
I don't what I'm suppose to find the prove that it's a parallelogram. Should I find the slope m of the lines? or should I find the distance between the points? and what does vertices mean?!
EDIT: This question is related to the lesson of Inclination and Slope of a line.


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Most of the sites I visited used bullets; However, most of the bullets were typical circles , squares , or dots. I did not include any examples of those common bullets. Sharp, small, innovative images for bullets are much more rare than I would have ever thought — I was only able to spot a few.
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This collection celebrates Kiwi comedy on TV: the caricatures, piss-takes, and sitcoms that have cracked us up, and pulled the wool over our eyes for over five decades. From turkeys in gumboots and Fred Dagg, to Billy T, bro'Town and Jaquie Brown. As Diana Wichtel reflects, watching the evolution of native telly laughs is, "a rich and ridiculous, if often painful, pleasure."
Goodbye Pork Pie was a low-budget sensation, definitively proving Kiwis could make blockbusters too. Young Gerry (Kelly Johnson) steals a yellow Mini from a Kaitaia rental company. Heading south, he meets John (Tony Barry), who wants his wife back, and hitchhiker Shirl (Claire Oberman). Soon they're heading to Invercargill, with the police in pursuit. High on hair-raising driving and a childlike sense of joy, the Blondini gang are soon hailed as folk heroes, on screen and off. Remake Pork Pie is directed by Matt Murphy — son of Geoff, who drove the original film.
This thoughtful but humorous documentary offers a wry tribute to sheep in New Zealand. Interviews with Chris Knox, Dog's Show presenter John Gordon, Dick Frizzell and Michael Parekowhai (among others) pull the wool away from our collective eyes, and examine Aotearoa's much ridiculed relationship with sheep. Artists' images, souvenirs, pets, and shows for tourists all feature, as do songs and plays. The documentary also examines the foundational role of sheep in the country's economy. This was one of the first productions from company Greenstone Pictures.
The decade of fondue and flares also cooked up colour television. Our black and white living room icons — from Selwyn Toogood to Space Waltz — melted into a Kiwi kaleidoscope of Top Town, Grunt Machine, and Close to Home. And 'our stories' and rights fights — boks, hikoi, nukes and 'nam — echoed onscreen (Sleeping Dogs, Tangata Whenua). Ready to roll?
For this screen showcase of NZ visual arts talent, critic Mark Amery selects his top documentaries profiling artists. From the icons (Hotere, McCahon, Lye) to the unheralded (Edith Collier) to Takis the Greek, each portrait shines light on the person behind the canvas. "Naturally inquisitive, with an open wonder about the world, they make for inspiring onscreen company."
Actor, musician and comedian Madeleine Sami has been on our TV screens since the age of 18 when she debuted on Pio! and Shortland Street. Since then she has appeared in a number of TV shows including The Insiders Guide to Happiness, The Jaquie Brown Diaries, and Diplomatic Immunity. Sami has also graced the big screen in Sione's Wedding, Under the Mountain, and the sequel to Sione's Wedding. She also starred in quirky comedy series Super City – a programme of her own creation in which she played five roles.
When she made Mauri, Merata Mita became the first Māori woman to direct, write and produce a feature film. Mauri (meaning life force), is loosely set around a love triangle and explores cultural tensions, identity, and a changing way of life in a dwindling East Coast town. As with Barry Barclay's Ngati, Mauri played a key role in the burgeoning Māori screen industry; the production team numbered 33 Māori and 20 Pākehā, including interns from Hawkes Bay wānanga. NZ art icon Ralph Hotere helmed the production design; Māori activist Eva Rickard played kuia Kara.
Numero Bruno is a warts and all biography of widely popular actor, musician and counter-cultural hero Bruno Lawrence. Lawrence's intense, charismatic screen presence was key to ground-breaking Kiwi films, Smash Palace, The Quiet Earth and Utu. Directed by Steve La Hood (the veteran director's TV swansong), this documentary features interviews with family and friends, and liberal excerpts from Lawrence's film and musical work, including performances by 70s alternative Aotearoa icons Blerta and clips showcasing his seminal collaborations with Geoff Murphy.
Anthony Stones worked in design for NZ television for over 20 years, with credits ranging from drama to current affairs. After five years as TV2's head of design, he returned to his English birthplace in 1983. Outside of television, Stones made well-known public sculptures in Aotearoa, the UK and China; he died in China in September 2016, aged 82. Image credit: Photo taken and supplied by Dave Roberts
One of the funniest people on either side of the Tasman, John Clarke's brand of droll wit (always delivered with a wickedly understated authenticity) defined the high-water mark of Kiwi and Australian comedy for 30 years. Spawned in the early 70s, his gumboot-clad character Fred Dagg marked a defining moment in the development of New Zealand comedy. Clarke passed away on 9 April 2017.


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There two Corn Mazes, a 1 acre and a 6 acre corn maze, with lots of paths and plenty of room. There are employees inside the maze and on the bridge to monitor and help guests. Everyone is shown a short video about the maze and the rules before entering the Adventure area. We ask you to divide into groups of 4 to 6, with an adult in every group. Each group enters the maze with a flag and a game sheet. We encourage team work in finding your way through the maze and completing the game sheet. It is a fun way to learn about our yearly theme.
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The Analog Specialists
Or Adiv, currently studying for his Bachelor's degree, explains why the analog team at the network and telecommunication company in which he works is comprised of Bar Ilan University students only.
Or Adiv is currently completing his bachelor's degree in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. He plans to continue on to his Master's degree with Prof. Joseph (Yossi) Shor, Head of Analog Circuit Design at the Faculty. Or is concurrently working on designing analog circuits for communication systems at Huawei, the world's largest communications products manufacturer. "Analog circuits are complex circuits that use continuous values of current and voltage to transmit information. They provide power and current to a circuit, without which it is impossible to operate an electric circuit," he explained. "This is a complex field, and there are very few people in Israel who know how to contend with it. Our faculty truly specializes in this field. Bar-Ilan University already has a variety of Bachelor degree courses specializing in analog design, which is very unique as compared to other universities. These courses are not easy ones, but they prepare us for work in high tech, and at a level which we could not acquire anywhere else."
When applying for his job at Huawei, Adiv was interviewed by Dr. Roni El-Bahar, a Technion graduate and head of the company's analog division. "Because Dr. El-Bahar is a Technion graduate, he wanted to recruit students from the Technion only, and interviewed them for this position. In addition, several students from Bar Ilan were invited for interviews, and I was one of them. Following the interviews, he concluded that the students from Bar-Ilan were at a much higher level. Today, we are a team of five students, all from Bar-Ilan. Dr. El-Bahar also met Professor Yossi Shor at a professional conference and complimented him on the Faculty's high level of students in the field of analog design."
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Get Me Out of Here
Posted by deckard47 on June 1, 2008
Quick post this time, as I often write. I'm absolutely stunned, by the selfishness, unintentional cruelty, and petty grasping exhibited by some people. As Nick Cave would say, people just ain't no good. I guess I figured this all along, but this weekend, I've figured out how true it is. People are just bad, in many ways.
Otherwise, The Wire Season 2 is quite excellent, Run Lola Run is awful when it is dubbed in English. I'm looking forward to getting back into Mass Effect (my good and virtuous new spacer is the antithesis of her alter ego, my first heroin), and Warhawk still calls to me. I you see deckard47 1, 2, and 3 flying around the Archipelago, look the fuck out.
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Business News of Thursday, 4 April 2013
Source: B&FT
Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) has presented computers and office equipments to the Research, Statistics and Information Management Directorate (RSIM) of the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Accra.
The items which cost thousands of cedis included ten computers and two projectors, two projector screens, two scanners and two colour-printers.
The External Relations Coordinator of GCNet, Ama Amoah, said the gesture was in response to a request from the MOTI for assistance in resourcing the Directorate.
The RSIM Directorate of MOTI is responsible for creating and maintaining a reliable data-base in the trade and industrial sector for policy formulation and decision-making, and develops a system for providing feedback to stakeholders and clients of the sector.
The Ministry is currently in the process of strengthening and modernising its research and data management unit for all the other Directorates, and conducts research into activities to remove bottlenecks and enhance service delivery standards.
MOTI has also arranged for a cross-section of its staff to be trained in GCNet's data extraction and management software (COGNUS IMPROMPTU) to query and produce reliable international data.


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The Alangu Mastiff is a rare dog breed from Southern India, from the Thanjavur and Tiruchi districts. They are used as fighting dogs in Pakistan and are excellent guard dogs.
These dogs are known to be aggressive and protective, having a strong guarding instinct.
The Persian Army used Indian mastiffs, but just for guarding and were introduced into Greece by Xerxes the First when he marched towards this country in 486-465 B.C..
The Indian Mastiff originated in and around the desert area of Kutch, the Rajasthan area and Bhawalpur area of Punjab. A part of the Kutch area in Rajasthan was under the Sindh District and so the other name of this breed is Sindh Mastiff. Alongside the Kumaon Mastiff, the Indian Mastiff were used for hunting large games. A sudden change in the hunting practises saw the Indian Royal families to use cheetahs for hunting instead. This changed the Indian Mastiffs job to guard dogs and dogs used for fighting instead. With time most people forgot the breeds and the Indian Mastiff became rare. The people who used the Indian Mastiffs to fight dropped its height a couple of inches for performance sake. Its height was originally, 30-34 inches (76,2 - 86,3 cm), but as 150 years has passed the height of the breed has dwindled to 29-30 inches (73,6 - 76,2 cm).
The Indian Mastiff are used as fighting dogs in Pakistan, where they then are called Bully Kutta, alongside the proper Bully Kutta, since most Pakistani dog fighters are accustomed to calling all Mastiff breeds used for fighting Bully Kutta. The Indian Mastiff are still used in Pakistan as excellent Fighting Dogs and also as one of the most dangerous guard dogs, known to excel the true Bully Kutta.
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Many people do things to their hair to achieve the style they want. Unfortunately, the practices they often use are not good for the overall health of their hair. Anyone can have the hairstyle they desire, while still maintaining proper hair care, as you will see in the following article.
If you have dry hair, considering cutting down the amount of times you wash your hair each week. When you shampoo your hair, you strip it of its natural oils, which help keep your hair silky and soft. Seek out products that will allow you to keep your hair clean without washing it.
Healthy hair comes from a well-nourished and healthy body. Eating foods with good nutritional value and getting all of the water that your body needs can dramatically improve the quality of your hair. Eating a well-balanced diet with fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats and adequate protein provides the nutrients that keep your hair healthy and strong.
For a quick and easy on the go hair tamer, try a dab of your favorite hand lotion. Simply rub a small amount into the palm of your hand and stroke your hair in a downward direction. This will tame frizz instantly and even offer the benefit of conditioning your hair, as well.
If you color your hair at home, do not apply hair color to previously colored strands until the last 10 minutes. Apply the color to your roots first, and then comb through to freshen-up the color on the rest of your hair. This minimizes the damage that repeatedly soaking your hair in harsh chemicals can cause.
Those with curly hair should avoid styling with heat regularly. Irons that reach over four hundred degrees can actually permanently alter the helices of your curls. This creates curls that are not uniform, and continues a dependence on the hair iron or blow dryer. Learn to love your curls and they will reward you with confidence!
A soft, smooth pillowcase can help you keep your hairstyle, as well as, your hair. Sleeping on a pillow covered in a textured fabric or low-thread count cotton pillowcase can actually pull your hair and cause it to fall out. Use a smooth pillow-covering, wherever you lay your head and help keep your hair where it belongs.
You should get a small collection of different hair care products, including, shampoos and conditioners. Do not use the same product every time you wash your hair. Each product will affect your hair in a different way and a diverse collection of products means that your hair will never lack any vitamins.
To protect curls, use a satin pillowcase at night. Ordinary cotton pillowcases have a tendency to leach the oil and moisture out of your hair. Pillowcases made of satin add some protection to your hair and can cause you to wake with the curls you slept in. Satin scarfs and bonnets work too.
So there you have it, no one has to sacrifice the health of their hair for the hairstyle they want. Any practices do currently do that may be harming your hair can be cast aside if you adopt the hair care techniques from this article. You'll notice that your hair looks better in no time.


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Contrasting Colors: Purple/pink and yellow – orange and blue – red and green This challenge inspired me to reach into my refrigerator to feature brightly colored (and healthy!) fruit and vegetables. I also recently attended a macro workshop, hence the close up photos. It was fun experimenting with lighting and focus.
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5 Top Online Forums in Nigeria
The increased availability of internet connectivity in Nigeria has resulted in more Nigerians being connected to the World Wide Web leading to the springing forth of many websites. These websites range from job websites, eCommerce websites, governmental websites, social forums to personal websites. The increased demand in Nigeria for localized social platforms has resulted in the growth of online forums in Nigeria. These websites serve as a discussion forum for Nigerians to share stories affecting them. Infomation like jobs, real estate, business, politics is shared with other forum users.
Some forums are quite popular and can be called established forums because they boast of monthly visitors which range in millions.Some forums are quite popular and can be called established forums because they boast of monthly visitors which range in millions.
These are 5 Top Online Forums in Nigeria:
Nairaland.com is without a doubt the most popular and most visited forum in Nigeria. It boasts of monthly unique visitors of about 8 million at of the time of writing. In other to post on Nairaland users are required to register and also choose the appropriate category for their story before posting.
Earlyface.com.ng is another Nigerian forum that allows users to discuss issues of their choice. Earlyface forum is not as popular as Nairaland but is gradually becoming one of the popular forums in Nigeria.
Naija Pals
Naijapals.com is the Nigerian version of facebook. It allows users meet new friends and share both local and international content. It is both mobile and desktop friendly.
Allin9ja.com is one of Nigerians fastest growing blog. Users are allowed to share topics covering a wide a wide range of categories. The simple design of the websites sets is apart and makes it one of the easiest forums to use.
Naijahotjobs.com, as its name may suggest, is arguably the best job forum in Nigeria. It is a platform where registered members, be it job seekers or employers, can share job opportunities with other users. It is an easy to use platform compared to other forums. It has a simple design and very easy to understand and use.


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I hope everyone had a great New Year's holiday. Check out the things that I loved about 2008 right here. Also, be looking for the next great Giveaway just around the corner!
January 2, 2009
Welcome Back!
Welcome to 2009 and my new blog design. I have been working on it here and there throughout the holidays but finally finished it today. I am really ready to get back to work on my waiting list. So, if you are on the waiting list, please don't think that I have forgotten about you! :)


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Skip to comments.Congress to America: Shut Your Yap
Posted on 07/20/2012 10:01:50 AM PDT by Starman417
It seems unbelievable today that the state of the famous Boston Tea Party would today be the one leading the charge towards returning us to a form of Government [that] becomes destructive that was mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. But, representatives from Massachusetts seem to constantly be working to destroy our freedoms, our Constitution, and our God-given rights.
Recently, Representative James McGovern (D-MA) introduced Joint House Resolution 88 proposing an amendment to the constitution known as the Peoples Rights Amendment. Sounds almost redundant, doesnt it? I mean, the Bill of Rights IS the Peoples Rights.
Section 1. We the people who ordain and establish this Constitution intend the rights protected by this Constitution to be the rights of natural persons.
Section 2. The words people, person, or citizen as used in this Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state, and such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected State and Federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the States under this Constitution.
The intent of this amendment is to exclude corporations from the rights of free speech. Liberals arent happy with the Citizens United decision, the third such decision that recognized the rights of like-minded people to pool their resources to voice their opinions in a collective fashion. Liberals loathe corporations and will stop at nothing to end them, whether it be taxing them into oblivion or using their bully pulpit to pass laws like this one.
When I got back from Afghanistan, we bought a new van that came with a free year of Sirius/XM. Every now and then I find myself listening to Sirius 127 Left. Yesterday, during the Thom Hartmann show, they were discussing whether or not a corporation was a person. It was a ludicrous discussion and Hartmann joined the devolved conversation and actually encouraged the ignorance.
He made the absurd argument about corporations getting married (when did progressives and liberals respect marriage anyway?) or buying alcohol. The problem with this is that a corporation isnt a PERSON, its PEOPLE. Chief Justice John Roberts (before he completely lost his walnut in the ObamaDontCare decision) noted in the Citizens United decision that the first amendment protects more than just the individual on a soapbox and the lonely pamphleteer.
If youre still on the fence about what this amendment means, I havent quoted the entire text yet. Consider Section 3:
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the peoples rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, free exercise of religion, freedom of association and all such other rights of the people, which rights are inalienable.
Liberals are a funny species to watch. Their use of speech and twisting of words is more conducive to a comedy act. Heres the thing: NO ONE thinks that a corporation is a PHYSICAL human being on either side of the aisle. This third section seems to contradict the others.
The argument is whether corporations or groups, as a COLLECTION OF INDIVIDUAL PERSONS, are allowed to pool their resources to further a cause, agenda, or candidate. The Supreme Court ruled rightly so that they do. The first amendment says Congress shall make no law prohibiting the right of the people peaceably to assemble. It does NOT say the right of a PERSON to peaceably assemble.
Today, this collection of people comes in many different forms: as non-profits, corporations, groups, clubs, etc. If the individual does not want to be a part of this collective, he has the right to disassociate himself with it.
Heres the thing, those that support this legislation are also shooting themselves in the foot. This legislation not only affects corporations like the NRA and Fox News that liberals love to hate, but also MSNBC, the New York Times, and other liberal propaganda machines. These corporations will no longer be able to endorse candidates.
As of this writing, this bill already has 28 co-sponsors, one of which is a Republican (I will list those at the end of this post) and five states have passed resolutions calling for this amendment: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Vermont.
Heres the good news though: as long as there is a conservative majority in at least one of the houses of Congress, this bill stands ZERO chance of passing. But, its important that you know these types of attempts are at least being made. If these same individuals are capable of passing a bill into law that merely clarif[ies] the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations in order to explain the meaning of the first amendment, the next logical step in this progress is to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulation gun ownership.
Here is list of those that have co-sponsored this bill so far. It isnt going away, even though it has died in committee. As of just three months ago, legislators were still signing on to co-sponsor.
(Excerpt) Read more at floppingaces.net...
Notice how the "law" doesn't mention any of the left's darlings: labor unions, universities, community groups (ACORN). Mmmmmmmmmm, funny.
America to Congress: "Get Out".
Oh, I forgot to mention McGovern is a clown.
Congress has a lot of nerve to tell their bosses to shut up.
Congress might not get what Congress is looking for, but We The People and We The States will have plenty to say...
Must be genetically passed to anyone with the name McGovern.
America to Congress: don't bother us, we're too busy eating bread and going to the circus.
It sort of makes sense. Human beings and states are the objects of USC. Corporations and other (non-corporal) legal fictions are not objects of USC _rights_. By the fact that USG creates legal fictions, they are properly under full USG control.
Mushing around with USC for this purpose, would only be warranted to stop the trend of making corporations, individuals, with the same rights. They aren't and don't...
Liberals are developmentally arrested somewhere about the sophomore college level ... :->
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Retail's Creditors Left Grasping as Brands Move Out of ReachBy
Intellectual property gets moved into new subsidiaries
Debtholders ponder who will be next to 'pull a J. Crew'
For shoppers, J. Crew and Claire's are well-known places to pick up preppy clothes or trendy earrings. For creditors of these struggling companies, the real deal is who gets to own the brands.
Lenders count on the drawing power of such instantly recognizable names, the "intellectual property," to provide some value in case a company goes bust. Otherwise, they'd be stuck with a bunch of nameless stores selling anonymous argyle sweaters and tween bangles.
That's the concern as retailers such as J. Crew Group Inc. and Claire's Stores Inc. create subsidiaries to hold brands, trademarks, processes and web domains. These units enable companies to insulate assets from creditors while potentially using them as collateral to back new debts. With retailers now dominating lists of troubled issuers, lenders and consultants such as Covenant Review are warily speculating about who'll be next to "pull a J. Crew."
"When we look at it and say, 'Oh boy, they could really get some assets stripped out,' we tend to stay away," said Jeff Peskind, who oversees a $1.4 billion distressed-debt fund as chief investment officer of Phoenix Investment Adviser LLC. "Some of these companies are in such dire financial straits that they'll do just about anything they can to try to stay alive for another couple months."
Who's Next?
Xtract Research, the New York-based firm that helps investors detect loopholes in debt documents, produced a list of 59 companies with similar "trap doors." Covenant Review, also in New York, explored nine distressed retailers whose loan documents could allow them to copy J. Crew, which transferred its IP assets into a so-called unrestricted subsidiary in December.
Among the candidates are Neiman Marcus Group, Talbots Inc., Gymboree Corp., Payless Inc. and True Religion Apparel Inc. Representatives for those companies, as well as Claire's and J. Crew, either declined to comment or didn't respond to messages.
So far, no one has presented a legal argument persuasive enough to block the IP maneuver, and J. Crew has asked a judge to preemptively affirm the legality. Investors and analysts attribute the uncertainty to loosely drawn covenants.
"With a lot of the retail names, restrictions on intellectual property were practically nonexistent," said Noel Hebert, director of credit research at Bloomberg Intelligence. "Most of the IP language was drawn up in a way that you can basically do whatever you want with it."
Bankruptcy Deals
This could include selling the IP to create value after a bankruptcy filing, where some brand auctions draw multiple bids. Sycamore Partners bought Coldwater Creek's brand and other intellectual property in 2014 in Chapter 11 proceedings, and on Thursday the New York buyout firm won court approval to buy The Limited Stores name and assets for $26.75 million. Sycamore previously took stakes in troubled retailers such as Talbots, Hot Topic and Nine West. A media representative for Sycamore declined to comment.
In some cases, this turns investment decisions upside-down. Peskind said his firm prefers to buy into the junior part of the capital structure at similar retailers, rather than risk getting less security than expected. Investors who hold those senior loans "can wake up to pretty nasty surprises," he said.
J. Crew and Claire's are both struggling with debt from leveraged buyouts, and the new entities can ease cash crunches when the IP assets are used as collateral for loans.
Capital Structure
Claire's, owned by New York-based Apollo Global Management LLC, last year set up an unrestricted subsidiary that holds 17.5 percent of Claire's U.S. intellectual property. In turn, the unit helped back a $130 million loan and a debt exchange that postponed some maturities. What's irking some creditors is that the unit's new debt has priority ahead of existing first-lien bonds at some other subsidiaries. This allows holders of the new debt -- a group that includes Apollo -- to move higher in the capital structure, Hebert said.
J. Crew, based in New York and owned by TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners LP, invested assets including its brand name in an unrestricted entity called J. Crew Brand Holdings that could be used for similar purposes. The retailer then sued the agent for its senior lenders on Feb. 1 to establish the legality, claiming the change didn't violate its loan agreement. There's not much precedent for such movements, and the outcome of J. Crew's court case could determine how many retailers follow suit, according to Peskind.
Buying Time
The paper-shuffling is part of efforts by retailers to engineer operational turnarounds, and buying extra time can be crucial, said Durc Savini, a senior restructuring banker at Guggenheim Securities who primarily advises distressed companies.
"If an asset is not entirely tied up or pledged under a document, then it should be understood by investors that sophisticated financial sponsors will find a way to take advantage of permitted asset transfers," Savini said.
Blame for the friction lies not necessarily with the companies, but with the markets for not properly pricing the risk for scenarios where bankruptcy is the alternative, Phoenix's Peskind said.
"Desperate times call for desperate measures," he said. "This is a pretty aggressive move by an equity owner, but if you're staring at a potential filing and a complete wipeout of your investment, yeah, you'll do it."
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Deck the House
Model Material
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thanksgiving and Arizona Trip
Because we were in warm, sunny Arizona we had to take the opportunity to eat Thanksgiving dinner outside on the patio. Here are all the cousins digging into their turkey dinner while entertaining each other.
After dinner we went to a nearby park and feed the ducks their dinner of bread. This is the closest Brayden ever got to be to ducks.
On Black Friday the girls we able to escape being mommy and grandma for a few hours and go shopping in the morining. When we got back we were excited to see that they guys did a great job babysitting. Three of the four kids were asleep and they had even vacumed the house! We have some good men!
Later that night we visited the Mesa temple and watched the Christmas lights go on. It was a little croweded but fun. The Mesa temple is beautiful!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Cowgirl Abby and Scarecrow Brayden posing for the camera.
By the time the day was over Brayden could hardly walk straight.Needless to say we had a busy Halloween, but a fun one. We hope everyone had a great and safe day too!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Our Little Artist
Brayden had a blast. He was a real Van Gogh!
He concentrated on painting his pumpkin for almost a whole hour (that's a long time for a little boy).
After his pumpkin was covered in paint, as well as most of Brayden, we had to let him paint a picture until he finally decided he was finished. Caleb and I had a lot of fun watching Brayden enjoying himself. I swear we could just sit all day and watch him He is sooo fun!
Here is our finished products. They almost look professional :)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Yesterday we went for my ultra-sound. I was so excited to prove to Caleb that it was a girl, but I was definatly wrong. We are having another boy! I really didn't care too much what we had, as long as it was healthy. Well he looks to be healthy, and is very active. He was jumping around the whole time! Caleb says he hopes it doesn't reflect his personality because we were so lucky that Brayden was such a mellow baby.
Seeing him in my belly makes it so much more real. I don't feel old enough to have two kids! My due date is still February 26. It's coming up fast! And we have a lot to do to get ready for our new addition to the family. First thing we need to do is throw out all the girl names (I was convinced it was a girl because I am carrying him so different compared to Brayden) and find him a boy's name that both Caleb and I like. As many of you know it takes us a long time to decide on a name. But I guess we still have four more months :)
Brayden is still clue-less. We keep trying to tell him that there is a baby in mommy's tummy but all he does is look at my tummy then point to his. Poor kid doesn't understand he's going to have to share mom and dad soon. I just hope and pray that he will adjust well. As soon as he does adjust and his little brother is old enough I know that they are going to have a blast together.
We are so excited for the new addition to come to our family!
Monday, October 6, 2008
First Weekend Home Improvement Activity
We built some very sturdy shelves. Got rid of some junk, and organized the rest of the stuff. When we were done we were able to park both cars in the garage (New Concept!). But we were unable to keep both cars in there for long because Caleb's brother Jon needed some place to store his new snowmobile for a couple of weeks. Talk about good timing on Jon's part :)
Monday, September 29, 2008
Amy & Mesa in Town
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Here is a sideways picture of Mikayla. (Sorry I couldn't figure out how to make it the right side up) Isn't she the cutest baby! I think that she is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. Lucky Brayden...
Brayden giving Mikayla hugs
I just thought that this picture was way too cute not to post! He is sooooo stinkin cute!!!!!
Brayden giving Grandma loves.
Brayden loves to give kisses.
He is constantly puckering up (which I have yet to catch on camera) or blowing kisses.
Friday, September 5, 2008
On Saturday we went to my cousin Linsey's wedding in Utah. From Utah we went to Hagerman (a small town in between Twin Falls and Boise) where we spent the night at Caleb's brother's house and met up with Caleb's parents. We drove up to Washington with them. It was so nice because Brayden loved driving in Grandpa's big "BRRMBRRM"/ truck, and it saved us A LOT of money in gas. It was a long drive but Brayden did awesome. He loved sitting next to Grandma and watching his animal movie over and over. We got to Sara's house (Caleb's sister) late on Sunday night. The next day we got some supplies and went to Ross Lake camping for a few days. Ross Lake is a lake Caleb's family always camped at when Caleb was younger. It is beautiful, and Caleb has always wanted to take me there.
We came home Monday...
New Favorite Thing
Monday, August 18, 2008
I'm going behind bars
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Catching Up
Some other news... I decided to quit my job at Sylvan. I wasn't getting the hours I needed. I am still not quite sure what I am going to do yet. I am thinking of either substitute teaching (not a fun job but good money), working at Convergyce from home (againg not a fun job but I get to stay home and pretty good money), babysitting (not the funnest idea but at least I get to be with Brayden), or working at the daycare center at Gold's Gym (not a lot of money but I get to be with Brayden). It is kind of frusterating becuase all I really want to do is be a full time mom to my adorable little boy, but hey somebody has to pay off my student loans. I'll keep you updated on what I decide to do.
Anyways that is about all that is going on around here...I'll post more later. Love ya' all and hope all is well.
I am now about eleven weeks along. Yesterday I finally came to fully believe that I am pregnant after I went to the doctor and got to hear the heart beat. I knew all along that I was pregnant. I guess that I have just been in a state of shock because it was such a surprise for us. It took us so long to get Brayden that I just figured we would be in the same boat for the rest of our kids. But I guess the Lord thought that Brayden needed a little sibling before he gets any more spoiled. The baby is due sometime in February.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
We all love icecream
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Cards on the TableAgatha Christie
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Mr Shaitana was a man of whom people were a little afraid. So, when he told Poirot that he collected murderers, the detective had some reservations about accepting a party invitation to view Shaitana's collection. Indeed, what began as an absorbing evening of bridge was to turn into a more dangerous game altogether.


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2014 • 2 years • Chicago Commitment
In support of a dance exchange with Malaysia. Youth from Kuumba Lynx and three Malaysian organizations will create a new performance piece that includes dance, spoken word, and other art forms.
2009 • 2 years • Chicago Commitment
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Marilyn has been so very busy updating our blog and adding so many wonderful posts! She is a creative genius who can manuever the technical components of the computer in about a second compared to my bumbling and fumbling! I couldn't even sign in to write this post for atleast a week after she told me how!! 🙂 I want to give her all the credit for what you see right now .. she even hijacked my Facebook Account to load my own photos of cards, costumes and events.
We are on a mission now. A mission to bring you all sorts of arts, crafts, events, and gift ideas. We would love to work for you and make things for you. Please, share our page with your friends and family and ask us any questions you might have about our creations. We make original items and have a passion for creativity.
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I am a classroom teacher and individual tutor for a major test preparation company. I teach teenagers how to handle the SAT. You should see the reactions I get from people when I tell them what I do. I can now empathize with my dad, who is a dentist.
"You do WHAT?" or
"Uh, that's nice..." (turns and walks away,) or
"Eeeeewwww." or
Sometimes it's just a frightened pucker, like someone didn't want to eat a lemon, but forced it down, because they thought their future and career depended on it and because their parents paid a lot of money for it. It's amusing.
The other day I was assigned a tutoring student whose previous tutor was too low-key for him. The student has attention issues (diagnosed.) I have been assigned to sing and dance. No, really, I got on the phone with his mom to reassure her that I have plenty of experience with such things. After she quizzed me on my math abilities, we bonded over high-maintenance children. She apparently was satisfied with my qualifications once she knew I was a nurturing type as well. What I didn't expect was her relieved outburst:
"I'm so glad that you're an older woman!"
I was speechless for a moment. Deep breath. She's never met me, I reminded myself. I just laughed it off and told her that I was glad I could help out her family.
I wonder if she'll remember what she said when I walk in the door, all 32 years of my old self.
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Amalfi Hotel Connects with StayOnline
|Atlanta, GA May 12,
2004 Hostmark Hospitality Groups first Amalfi Hotel, located in
the heart of Chicago, will be adding to their guests unique experience
by offering StayOnlines 100% wireless and wired solutions as a complimentary
The 215-room upscale luxury independent hotel is the newest flagship brand for Hostmark. Designed with an Italian influence, the hotel stresses impeccable service and a superior level of business amenities . Says Chris Gutzler, Corporate Director of M.I.S., StayOnline met our high standards for quality of product and service as well as pricing.
Entering a market with a new brand identity means you have to be on target every time out, adds Gutzler. StayOnline was able to engineer a wireless system to fit our particular needs and follows through in delivering a high quality experience.
Amalfi was created around the guest experience, says Antonio DiMilia, President of StayOnline. Wireless connectivity is a natural fit. Connection any time from any location at their convenience. We are excited to be able to work with Amalfi to make that happen.
Hostmark launched Amalfi earlier this year after retrofitting a building that once housed flight crews. DiMilia says the retrofit wasnt difficult for StayOnlines engineers. When engineered to address a buildings unique needs, Wi-Fi is not only a viable, cost effective solution, we feel it is the only solution.
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|A Complete Set; Pineapple Management Services Signs with StayOnline to Install Wireless HSIA in Remainder of Properties / May 2004
|StayOnline Connects Atlantas Historic Georgian Terrace Hotel; Complimentary Wireless Internet Service Now Available for Guests / May 2004
|StayOnline Reports Explosive Growth in Usage of Broadband Wireless Service - Wireless User Take Rates Now Match Wired in Hospitality Setting / April 2004
|Making the Connection Without Wires; Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre finds Positive + Connection with Wireless / February 2004
|History Meets High Tech; Holiday Inn at Six Flags Brings High-speed Internet to 1800s Building / March 2004
|As 2003 Comes to a Close, StayOnline Hits 23,000 Rooms in 203 Hotels / December 2003
|Magna Hospitality Group Selects StayOnline; Wireless Provider to Start with Half of Magna Properties / December 2003
|StayOnline Installs First High Speed Wireless Connection in Douglas County / November 2003
|Cool Springs Marriott Goes Wireless with StayOnline / September 2003
|Two More Davidson Hotels Go Wireless with StayOnline; Wireless HSIA Installed at Marriott Hunt Valley and at Park Vista Memphis / July 2003
|StayOnline to Market AT&T Wireless WI-FI Service in Thousands of Hotel Rooms Across US / June 2003
|StayOnline and Boingo Wireless Announce WI-FI Network Roaming Agreement; StayOnlines network of fully wireless hotels featuring in-room Wi-Fi hot spots to be integrated into Boingo network / June 2003
|StayOnline Connects Hotel Biltmore; Intel campus hotel partners with StayOnline for high speed wireless Internet / June 2003
|New Castle Goes Wireless With StayOnline; Leading independent hotel operator to use StayOnline for high speed wireless Internet / June 2003
|CNL Hospitality Selects StayOnline - StayOnline becomes approved vendor for installing high speed Internet access / June 2003
|StayOnlines Wireless Solution is Verified by Intel; Nations Largest 100% Wireless LAN Provider for Hospitality Industry Now Verified on Intel® Centrino Mobile Technology / June 2003
|Lane Hospitality Goes Wireless with StayOnline / May 2003
|Coakley Williams Goes Wireless With StayOnline / May 2003
|StayOnline Partners With PrintMe To Add Convenient Mobile Printing To Spectrum Of Guest Services / April 2003
|The Warwick Hotel Seattle and the Warwick Regis San Francisco Add StayOnlines Wireless High Speed Internet Service to Their Formidable List of Amenities / April 2003
|StayOnline and iPass Announce Agreement - StayOnline to Integrate its Wireless Access Points into the iPass Global Virtual Network for Enterprises / Feb 2003
|StayOnline Announces 100 % Wireless High Speed Internet Installation at 100th Hotel / Jan 2003
|StayOnline Introduces Hospitality Industrys First Online Quote Application / Jan 2003
|Top North Shore Hotel Now Offers Full Property Wireless High Speed Internet Access / Dec 2002
|Davidson Hotel Company Selects StayOnline to Install Wireless High Speed Internet Access / Oct 2002
|Foundry Park Inn & Spa Massages History With High Tech; Adds Wireless High-Speed Internet Access through Partnership with StayOnline / Aug 2002
|Innkeepers Hospitality, Inc. Connects with StayOnlines Wireless High-Speed Internet! / July 2002
|Noble House Hotels & Resorts Selects StayOnline for Wireless High-Speed Internet Access Program / Nov 2001


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It's not a Chinese meal without the classic roast duck flavored with five spice powder and roasted until crispy dark golden.
1 half duck per order. Serves 4 as a side.
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Meeting Abstract
Thursday, Jan. 5
In search of biological clock neurons in the central nervous system of the nudibranch
Melibe leonina
BOUCHARD, J.B.; MITCHELL, R.; CAMPBELL, A.; KIROUAC, L.E.; LACHANCE, S.; NAIMIE, A.A.; WATSON, III, W.H.; NEWCOMB, J.M.*; New England College; University of New Hampshire; University of New Hampshire; New England College; University of New Hampshire; New England College; University of New Hampshire; New England College
Daily rhythms of activity are controlled by neural networks that function as endogenous biological clocks. The molecular time-keeping mechanisms involve the rhythmic expression of various proteins, such as clock and timeless. In addition, pigment dispersing hormone (PDH) is believed to be a putative output signal from the clock in certain invertebrates. The goal of this project was to determine the location of the circadian clock in the marine gastropod
Melibe leonina
by treating brains with antibodies to clock, timeless, and PDH. Two large clock-immunoreactive neurons were consistently present in the left pleural ganglion, with a small number of other neurons labeled in a subset of the brains examined. The location and number of clock-immunoreactive neurons was not significantly different between animals sacrificed at different times during a twenty-four period. Timeless-immunoreactive neurons were present near the eyes in the middle of each cerebropleural ganglion. PDH-immunoreactive nerve tracts were present in the anterior cerebral ganglia and smaller tracts spanned the pedal connectives. PDH-immunoreactive axons and cell bodies were also visible in the buccal ganglia and throughout the esophagus and associated ganglia, suggesting PDH may play a role in feeding. Additional genome sequencing and custom species-specific antibody construction will facilitate continuing studies investigating the location of the circadian clock in
M. leonina
. In conjunction with planned pharmacological and electrophysiological studies, these results will eventually be used to establish
M. leonina
as a model system to investigate the neuroethology of circadian rhythms.


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// Mountain Biking //
Just the other day I was running down the Palmer Trail in Garden of the Gods. The downhill sections make for a potential face-plant if you are not careful. I didn't wan to be careful, so I put the gas on and didn't look back. In that process I was reminded of a life-parallel-lesson. Watch the Video...then we can talk....
?? Inside Line, Outside Line, More Speed, More Control ??
?? Less Bumps, Less Risk, More Simple, More Technical ??
When traveling that fast downhill, you can neglect to be intentional if you would like, but eventually, you will pay the price. You will face-plant, smack a tree, head off a ridge, end-over right in front of your girlfriend, or at the least, be slower and more tired than necessary.
While running is slower than riding a bike, there are still dangers and considerations. One difference is, you are absorbing the shock, keeping balance and adjusting speed, all with your legs and feet. On a bike you have breaks, shocks and tires. When trail running, you are it. So, one tactic is to use small hills, embankments, boulders, trees or inclines to control speed and maintain balance. If you just point down and go, well.....that gets bad for most of us over 40....really fast.
When under the power and weight of an actual dirt bike, like I was here, you have even more need to use restraint, balance, technique and sometimes...good old fashioned prayers.....
You have power pushing you, more weight and less nimbleness. You can stop, turn, power up and power down, but you better know what you are doing when heading down Captain Jacks trail in the Rocky Mountains. When you choose the wrong line at 35 miles per hour, hit a boulder in the middle of the trail, end-over with 200lbs of bike coming over on you, that becomes a bad day. (not that I would know from experience)....
The lesson here is a life lesson. CHOOSE A LINE. This means you have vision and decision making skills. It means you have practiced, fallen and been hurt before. It also means you are brave enough to move forward instead of standing or sitting still. A person who heads toward their dreams, toward their goals, toward the next place in life will sometimes find themselves moving downhill quite fast. Downhill can seem like a difficult section of the life-trail, but we all know just through the valley there will be another up hill.
Up hill is great. Symbolically, we see uphill as a difficult climb, but worth the work..........
because eventually you get to the level with a view.....
to your goals, to the summit.
We all associate UP with improvement and increase, but we must not forget the challenge of the downhill. We must have courage to stand on the foot pegs or the pedals and let the bike take the impact. To think ahead, look ahead and choose the best, safest, line in the trail. If you wait until you round that next corner to choose, you may be going to fast to change directions, see that huge root coming out of the grown and..there you go..we call it "superman".
I hope the symbolism is not too much. It hits home with me and I thought it might hit home with you. Stop second-guessing, stop slowing down due to a lack of vision. Look up, forward, down the road head, see the obstacles, see the better line, even if it is the line others have neglected to see. Be careful of the line everyone else is taking, see the truth for yourself, be true to your ability, your readiness and your skill, then, get really good at choosing a line.
Psalm 119:105
"Your WORD is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
If you want to develop more skill at choosing the best line in LIFE, begin with God's WORD. Learn what he says, how he has made you and what ability he has given you. You will learn to go faster, slower, inside, outside, rough or smooth. You will get stronger, smarter, wiser and become a great decision maker, based on His Truth, His Power and His Design for your path.
That's how I see it anyway.......That's how I do it most days.....
Saturday, March 29, 2014
CHOOSE A LINE (Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Dirt Biking and LIFE)
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014
ABORTION Video (reaction) 7 Big Ideas
Copy & Paste http://youtu.be/OxPUKV-WlKw (Emily's Abortion Video)
Disclaimer: The video in question was viewed on social media. It's origin or validity has not been verified. The potential impact of the story and it's horrific simplicity is motivation enough to speak out. The following represent my personal thoughts regarding a very complex and heated issue.
Abortion is one of the most controversial issues of my lifetime. I rarely post anything, or even discuss it with those not asking my personal opinion. I do life with many people who have had abortions, been part of an abortion story or who otherwise connect to the abortion industry. I love them, every one of them.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 7 BIG IDEAS about how to see the Abortion Issue.....
1. Don't Hate 2. Don't be Fooled 3. Don't Fight
4. Don't Accept 5. Don't Mess with Her 6. Don't Remain 7. Be For Life
I have never met Emily, her doctor, the father of her child or anyone involved. I love them as people, normal people who need the unconditional love of everyone around them.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 7 BIG IDEAS about how to see the Abortion Issue.....
1. Don't Hate 2. Don't be Fooled 3. Don't Fight
4. Don't Accept 5. Don't Mess with Her 6. Don't Remain 7. Be For Life
I have never met Emily, her doctor, the father of her child or anyone involved. I love them as people, normal people who need the unconditional love of everyone around them.
This video breaks me at an entirely new level. After decades of being kind and loving to those who are close to the issue, out of respect for them as a human, I cannot remain silent on this one. If, in fact, it is real, Emily made her video plenty effective and clear. So, guys like me, who speak into the lives of 3 daughters, church members, friends and others looking for input and guidance, must say something. Emily failed to show how this impacts those closest to her, she failed to share other options she considered, and she seriously failed to show the medical, emotional, mental and spiritual implications associated with her decision. Her video appears to be honest and complete. It does pretend to take us "behind the scenes" of an abortion procedure. Heck, looking at the video, you would have thought she was getting a root-canal. It was like....Sit here, stay still, little cramp, humming, ok, done...smiles....??? Is that really what it is like? Well, if it's that easy I might get one.....
Below is part of an article from www.LifeNews.com. I will let you read - then skip down to my reaction.
Emily Letts shares her actual abortion experience on video (not graphic), as well as her thoughtsapproximately six weeks after the abortion, in an attempt to provide strength and support to abortion-vulnerable/abortion-minded women in similar situations.
Emily further states that having an abortion does not make one a bad or sad person, nor should it make one feel guilty.
However, most telling is her strange comment at the end: "I feel in awe of the fact that I can make a baby; I can make a life."
Set Up: According to Emily's video story, she aborted the baby because she "felt" she was not ready to be a parent and knew she was doing the right thing...all while she said, "I feel in awe of the fact that I can make a baby, I can make a life.". So, she knew she had, in fact, made a baby. She knew she was not a "blob maker", she knew there was creative life in her womb. Yet, she apparently was at peace with aborting her/him. She is articulate and well spoken. She seems very normal, in regards to the culture today, in dealing with a major life change. She advocated for herself, did what she felt was right.....
Good For Her.....
Bad For Her Baby.....
As I process this video story, I have a few reactions that I hope will make others think differently about the use of Abortion to eliminate unwanted pregnancy.
1. Don't hate, feel sorry for, or act mean toward Emily, or others like Emily. Respect her as a person, a lady, a young lady, who has feelings, ideas, dreams, hopes, desires, hurts, pains and fears...just like every other young lady or man. Love those in stressful situations like unwanted pregnancy. Love those who have had an abortion in the past, and those being pushed by others, love them, don't hate them. Don't love them out of sympathy or charity, just love them, unconditionally.
2. Don't be fooled by the way Emily acts happy, thoughtful, educated and healthy. She cannot hide her pain and fear with a cute smile. She can explain her feelings all day long, they don't remove the facts of what an abortion is, what it can do and what tens of thousands of ladies would say is dangerous, hurtful, selfish and irresponsible. Emily can "feel" good about her situation and I hope she grows old feeling good. But, her feelings, her positive abortion story, ended in death, a death she will have the unfortunate privilege of watching on video, over and over. Don't be fooled.
3. Don't fight the Abortion industry, doctors or clients with violence, hurtful protesting, mean behavior or aggressive picketing. Freedoms in America may make it legal to be an "activist" against the Abortion world, but my suggestion is ..... it doesn't work to fight with the world, sin, darkness or confusion. We don't fight the "thing" or the people attached to the "thing" we find wrong. We must fight the correct enemy and love the right people.
6. Don't remain disconnected, judgmental, disengaged or apathetic. My experience with this topic has taught me a few things.
a) Some people who are against abortion are usually against a bunch of other things as well. They are more religious and self righteous than missional and gracious, therefore, they can do more damage than good sometimes. Unfortunately, they seem overly opinionated, and earn no respect from the frightened young lady seeking answers to an unwanted pregnancy.
b) Young ladies who end up with an abortion have usually done so with little support, little understanding about the child inside her womb, and little belief in alternative options.
c) I have also found many faith based groups do not make space in their organization for the crisis pregnancy situations. The have opinions, but little support.
d) I think the answer to the abuse of the abortion procedure can be found in the loving words of a friend, a neighbor, a teacher or pastor, who does not judge, who loves well, listens well, helps, educates and walks the extra mile.
People who can help, should help, but not with condescending opinions. The Light must shine brighter on this group of ladies. We should spend less time picketing, judging or blaming and more time giving to pregnancy centers, volunteering, supporting, adopting, and praying.
7. Be FOR LIFE. Find the soft hearts, pray for the hard hearts, love every heart....... by being FOR LIFE. It is more powerful to be "FOR" something than to only be "AGAINST". We can and should be against things, many things. While society tells us what is Politically Correct, we must have the courage to develop social and moral norms to govern society in a healthy way. When killing unborn children can be justified, as an acceptable practice, darkness gets much darker. When a young lady can video her experience, put a smile on it and call it a "positive abortion experience", a new level of deception is at work. Meanwhile, there are those who have softer hearts than others, those who might put their child up for adoption or keep it even. I mean, what is so bad about kids anyway. These ladies need our prayers and help. We are the answer to the problem, we carry the light and grace of our Lord. Let me encourage us all to find those who are ready to surrender to Him and grab their hands and offer real support. Pray for the hard hearts and be there when needed. Stand FOR LIFE in your own home, church and community. Stand WITH those needing help and together we can make a difference.
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I watched an episode of CSI (Crime Scene Investigators?) this evening that my sister had on tape. There were, as usual, two mysteries going on that people were trying to solve. One involved an old woman who lived alone with 21 cats. The woman had been killed and there were, obviously, trying to figure out who had done it, and the writers of the show, probably understanding human nature, explain usually along with it, why it was done.
(SPOILER AHEAD -- this is the warning to those of you who might be seeing this episode soon and don't know the ending already.)
There were two little girls living at a house across the street. Their mother had said that they could have one of the cats if the lady agreed to give one to them, and the mother knew that this would never happen. When the girls were confessing to the crime, they originally told it as if their mother had taken the cat and killed the lady, then it turned out that it was one of the girls... she was a good actress, 'cause I found myself hating her character's little spoiled bitchy guts.
What struck me about the episode, and what I keep running over in my head, is the actress playing the old woman. When the characters were shown taking the cat from her arms, she was saying how they (both the mother and the little girl in each flashback) couldn't have a cat because they were here babies, her children. They showed a similar scene earlier in the episode when she was having an argument with a neighbour over the conditions in which the cats were kept. People in shows who have large numbers of cats or dogs always have them in squalid conditions, an unfair stereotype, but off topic.
Anyhow, what struck me about the old woman's plight was just that I understood the despair she'd feel at the idea of someone taking away even one of her babies. Sure, you'd think that with 21 cats she wouldn't miss one, but it's not the quantity of the relationships, it's the quality, and the individuality associated with each one. Each cat would have a special characteristic, trait, or personality quirk that she would feel attached to, and as a result, losing even one of them would be really painful. I guess maybe it has to do with having lost Chloe so recently or something. I'm not sure. I'm not even sure I'm explaining this properly, but it's just resounding in my head and I wanted to try to talk about it while I was still feeling it.
It's pretty late/early, and although I had a nap this evening during the hockey game, I know I should try to get some sleep soonish. I want to finish my book, and I'll try to write tomorrow. I keep feeling guilty for reading, and then I remember that I don't have to worry about putting off papers or whatever, 'cause I don't have any more to write! At least not until summer school starts. :) Ah well, it'll be a breeze... I hope. *sigh*
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Colourful Caribbean Cricket Centers
By Prof Ravi Chaturvedi
TORONTO, Canada – Kerry Packer, the Australian television tycoon brought colour and spectacle in cricket by founding the rebel World Series Cricket (WSC) in 1977-78. The night cricket was a revolution in cricket.
The introduction of coloured-clothing (instead of white), black-sight screen and white balls was an attractive spectacle. The recent innovation of Premier Leagues with cheerleaders is the latest addendum to the entertainment and eye appealing spectacle for the spectators.
Cricket in the Caribbean is not a game but a culture that binds the different islands under one banner- the West Indies Cricket.
It is a national sport enjoyed with the total involvement of the people. Actually, cricket in the Caribbean is really a people's game.
Spectators clad in bright coloured clothing, carrying bugles, conches, drums and other musical instruments provide a unique canvas to the setting of the Caribbean cricket stadia The icing on the cake is the presence of special spectators, the 'VIPS' in their own right.
They have been entertaining spectators, both at the bright and dull moments in the stands to relieve them (at times) of the monotony of the proceedings in the center. West Indies cricket, to the outside world is all – Headley, Worrell, Weekes, Walcott, Hall, Sobers, Lloyd and Lara. But to author with his close association with the cricket in Caribbean since 1976 (when commented for All India Radio) there were other eye-catching spectacles on the ground as well.
There were entertainers, joking and laughing spectators colourfully attired.
Cricket crazy spectators find ways and means to watch the game they love intensely. In the earlier days of the game, tents formed the boundary of the ground and shelter to the VIPs.
The poor enthusiasts for want of money could not afford to buy a ticket to enter the ground. They devised a novel method and will make a hole in the tent. Those who got the view of the proceedings on the pitch will describe (like a present day commentator) the happenings to helpless to 'watch' the game with their ears rather than the eyes. But the most amazing spectacle observed by the author during his commentary tenure in the Caribbean was the spectators perched on tree-tops on the nearby trees of the cricket venues in Guyana and Jamaica.
Most of the Caribbean international cricket venues have their share of entertainment at the cricketing center. In recent years, besides the normal components of entertainment, both in terms of men and material, the Trini Posse band at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad is the cynosure of all eyes. The band is aroused to action during intervals, fall of a wicket or a boundary hit.
Another regular feature at the Queen's Park, Oval in Trinidad is a character by name 'Blue Food' for over three decades who regales players and public by his antics.
In recent years, the spectators have been seen in the stands with coloured faces. Cricket spectacle reached its crescendo when spectators coloured their faces in their national flag colour.
Over the years, it has become a common sight in all the cricket venues across the world.
The spectators at Kensington Oval in Barbados have seen the antics of 'King Dyal' and Mac Fingall. The former lives nearby and he rides a bicycle to reach the ground, the dynamo of the cricket venue who is formally dressed in a coloured suit, changed, both at lunch and tea time. He is the livewire of the Kensington. He not only travels throughout the Caribbean to watch cricket but has also been to Lord's as visitor of the touring West Indies teams. He remained unemployed throughout his life and died in poverty to earn a sea burial. The latter is a comedian and a school teacher whose band entertains the crowd during a Test or ODI in Barbados. He is one of the Caribbean's leading entertainers, honoured with the Barbados Service Medal.
The crowd at the cricket venue in Jamaica, the Sabina Park, Kingston has been entertained by a 'Lennie' named character who mimicks the greats of the West Indies cricket, both the present and the past. The scene shifts to 'Lennie's corner on the fall of a wicket or during the intervals, when he would enter the ground and entertain the spectators by mimicking familiar Gary Sobers blustering gait marked by upturned shirt collar.
A common feature on the Recreation Ground in Antigua is the sight of a long-named Labon Kenneth Blackburn Llewellyn Bouchan Benjamin (named by his father to recall his colonial masters).
He earned the epithet of Gravy for his craving for gravy in his food. He made an abortive attempt to settle in USA for number of years but prodigal finally returned home.
He has vast array of themes in his entertainment armour. Benjamin's comic acts include showing his costumes and gadgets. His other pranks are appearing dressed as a nurse with a wig and stethoscope and Santa Claus or a boxer wearing giant-sized gloves. His other popular entertainment item is rope jaunt by standing on his hands and swing the rope to greet an incoming batsman.
His compatriot 'Mayfield' has talent to evoke fun and laughter. A common feature is the duo entering the stadium with boxing gloves on and a referee with boxers ready for a fight before the start of the play in all sessions.
Cricket is people's game in the Caribbean. People from all walks of life, of all colour and creed participate in cricket with same passion and pleasure as in Trinidad & Tobago's world-acclaimed carnival.
*Prof Ravi Chaturvedi, a Zoologist is a cricket commentator, author with 23 cricket books, avid Caribbean cricket follower, bestowed Padma Shri national awarded for his role in establishing, popularizing and providing credibility to Hindi cricket commentary.


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The Reviled Striped Bass Success Story
So asserts the New London Day in this story by the usually-dependable Judy Benson. So which is it -- is the abundance of striped bass good or bad?
Far from being a success story, the job the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has done with striped bass shows that we really have no idea what we're doing or what the consequences will be when our experts try to manage the natural world. Everything is connected to everything else, Barry Commoner wrote ages and ages ago (or so it seems). It's a lesson we haven't come close to learning.
As long ago as the mid '90s, commercial shad fishermen on the Hudson were complaining that they couldn't catch shad because there were too many striped bass in the nets. Striped bass are blamed for the disastrous drop in the number of anadromous fish in the Connecticut River. And now they're starting to be considered in the same category as white-tailed deer.
Wisely, the ASMFC members from Connecticut are advocating an increase in the allowable striped bass take by recreational fishermen. It would be nice to know if they had any evidence that an increase in the daily limit would do any appreciable good. Nevertheless considering the problems the striped bass recovery plan has caused, catching more fish on rod and reel is probably a good place to start.


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What if there was no past?
What if the only chapter in life was the one you are living right now?
I've been thinking back the past week over people who try to delete their past chapters.. those who remove all evidence and deny phases of their life even happened after they are over.
It seems sad at first glance… to completely lose all that has been before, and to know that when life changes again that you will lose all the experiences of now.
And it seems like making peace with those chapters instead as leading to the person you are now seems like it would be the more productive way to deal with it.
But I wonder a bit on that.
How much of how I respond in harmful ways now, is due to past hurts and events?
How much would it help to be able to just completely close those issues, and just keep them from ever coming back up again?
It seems like a really good plan.
And yet.. I know that the deletion never really works entirely.
And the past that isn't dealt with, will just come back to haunt you.
As one of the quotes used to go… "Hug your demons, so they can't bite you in the butt."
But it does seem rather tempting to hunt for a delete button.


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