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As we continue our effort to keep you up-to-date on how money corrupts American government and politics, BillMoyers.com is pleased to publish this daily digest of money and politics news compiled and edited by Adam Smith of the non-partisan campaign finance reform group, Every Voice.
Campaign Finance/Elections
Washington Post: W.H., Watchdogs rail against 'dark money' provision tucked into House bill –> Good Tom Hamburger story on House Republicans doing their best to protect dark money corporate spending in politics. It also includes this quote from the White House, after the spokesperson declines to discuss a proposed executive order on disclosure of government contractor spending: "We believe Republicans should be taking steps to fix the campaign finance system, not trying to protect their ability to accept dark money."
Huffington Post: Corporate Greed Must End –> Sen. Bernie Sanders, in an op-ed, writes: "As a result of the Supreme Court's disastrous Citizens United decision, corporations and the very wealthy are now spending billions to elect candidates who will represent their interests. That is why we need a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and move toward public funding of elections."
Reflector: Big money harms elections –> Nice letter from NCPIRG's Katherine Kehoe praising Republican Rep. Walter Jones for cosponsoring the Government By the People Act.
Morning Consult: Why the FEC's Deadlock Won't Change Any Time Soon –> "But there is no sign of a wholesale change at the Federal Election Commission for what might seem like a bizarre reason: There aren't enough qualified lawyers in Washington."
Just one month after Sheldon and Miriam Adelson each gave $226,800 to Senate Republicans, those Senate Republicans (including presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Lindsey Graham) yesterday introduced his bill to ban online gambling.
National Journal: Inside the Mind of an Uncommitted Republican Mega-Donor –> Adam Wollner interviews Frank VanderSloot, a big GOP donor, and offers some details on how much time a few candidates–especially Marco Rubio–are spending to woo him (access that regular voters could only dream of).
Vox: The first-ever Super PAC criminal is going to jail. But the real scandal is what's legal. –> "This month, the first person ever was sentenced to prison for illegal use of a Super PAC. Don't expect many more to follow in his footsteps. As the 2016 campaign gears up, these big-money outside groups and the donors behind them are more influential, and less independent from the candidates, than ever."
National Journal: Jeb Bush's Super PAC is Blurring 'Jeb!' Signs in Its Own Ad. Here's Why. –> Ok I did not know this: Right to Rise PAC's new ad for Jeb "the group is blurring the multitude of 'Jeb!' stickers and signage in the Miami crowd. It's not for style. It's to comply with the law. Federal election law says that broadcasting written or graphic materials prepared by a campaign amounts to a contribution and, thus, is subject to campaign-contribution limits."
Ted Cruz: Sen. Cruz: It's Time to Break the Washington Cartel –> In a speech yesterday at the Heritage Foundation, Sen. Ted Cruz explained, "A bill is set to come before Congress, and career politicians' ears and wallets are open to the highest bidder. Corrupt backroom deals result in one interest group getting preferences over the other, although you give the other a chance to outbid them." Cruz's one reform suggestion, banning former members from becoming lobbyists, is fine but his other, that we need to get rid of contribution limits, will only make this problem he describes worse. It's hard to square the conflicting rhetoric.
CNN: GOP 2016ers battle for second in fundraising war –> A good read: "It's already clear that Jeb Bush will come out on top regardless of whether he hits or even surpasses the $100 million target many in the donor world set for the former Florida governor. The more interesting question, many donors and campaign operatives say, is who will come in second."
Yahoo: Here's where Bobby Jindal gets his campaign money –> Bobby Jindal is running for president and he "enters the presidential race with a funding deficit that seems likely to get worse." More from the Center for Public Integrity. In a brief mention in his announcement yesterday, Jindal said, "We reformed our ethics laws."
MSNBC: Bernie Sanders: I have taken on big money interests –> Sen. Sanders on Morning Joe yesterday: "I have taken on every element of big money interests in this country."
Mother Jones: You're Going to See an Explosion of Online Political Ads in 2016 –> This cycle, "[e]very device you own, from your smartphone to your Kindle to your iWatch, will be a delivery vehicle for attack ads and other campaign spots."
Every Voice: Real Housewives Have Real Influence in Politics –> Our intern Bianca is obsessed with the Real Housewives so she's starting a series of blog posts about the reality stars' political giving.
CNBC: Senators rake in big money from pro-trade donors –> On the trade bill that passed the Senate yesterday: "industries, such as banks, insurance companies, utilities and many more, that back the bill in its current form have donated $218.4 million to current senators since October 2008, according to money in politics researcher MapLight."
POLITICO: Well-funded vets groups prepare for 2016 battle –> "The effectiveness of the two groups, which are increasingly important to their respective parties in promoting national-security strategy, is a testament to the ability of military issues to sway public opinion — and the willingness of mega-donors on both sides to pour money into causes that tap into that power."
Cap Times: Ron Johnson, Russ Feingold trade barbs on PACUR payment, PAC spending –> "A little more than a month into the race, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson's and Democratic former Sen. Russ Feingold's teams continue to trade barbs over campaign finance issues, each accusing the other of gaming the system." (And Johnson still won't say whether he'll agree to an outside spending pledge proposed by Feingold.)
WPRI: Martin O'Malley holding fundraiser in RI next month –> "Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will visit the state on the evening of Tuesday, July 7, for a 'cookout' fundraiser at the Jamestown home of former Princeton Review CEO Michael Perik and his wife, Liz, according to an invitation obtained by WPRI.com."
National Journal: Boehner vs.-Freedom-Caucus Battle Escalates –> Speaker Boehner is not taking dissension in his ranks lightly and those feeling the pain "are rethinking paying their dues to the National Republican Congressional Committee."
Time: FEC Tells 'Jews for Cruz' PAC to Change Its Name –> "Jews for Cruz, a political action committee (PAC) of Jewish-American Ted Cruz supporters, will have to change its name."
Michigan Campaign Finance Network: Dark Money and Justice, Michigan is like no other state. –> Wow: "A record $42.5 million was spent for candidate-focused television advertising that was not reported to the State in 2014, including $35.2 million in the gubernatorial campaign between incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and his Democratic challenger, former congressman Mark Schauer."
Bloomberg: This Is How Uber Takes Over a City –> "Although Uber promotes itself as a great disrupter, it's quickly mastered the old art of political influence. Over the past year, Uber built one of the largest and most successful lobbying forces in the country, with a presence in almost every statehouse."
Capital New York: Sampson disputes 'corruption,' cooperation as trial begins –> "The trial of State Senator John Sampson began in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning, as lawyers from both sides presented opening statements to the jury, with defense attorneys disputing the idea that Sampson was the latest in a string of political corruption cases."
News.com: Tony Abbott says Victorian Liberal party fundraising theme of stripping citizenship from terrorists 'poor taste' –> Australian politics, not so different than here: "Tony Abbott said he was unaware of a fundraising campaign being used by the Liberal party, which uses the theme of stripping citizenship from terrorists. The Victorian division of the Liberals are using the theme of stripping citizenship from terrorists to raise funds for the party's election campaign."
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I have now completed the last week of my training for the Boston Marathon. All I have left to do now is run it…no big deal right?
My last week looked like this:
Monday – Ran from home towards Warren's work where he picked me up at the Canadian Tire on Admerials Road. Warren was headed away for a week of sailing so I was bringing the car back home.
Tuesday – Yoga class with Andrea.
Wednesday – Kathleen, Pat and myself carpooled to the downtown Frontrunners Store for a run. There was a 'Boston Social' to celebrate those of us headed off to Boston. Before we headed out for our run Nick and Jamie asked us to gather in front of everyone so they could congratulate us. I felt a bit awkward and also a bit like a famous person. I had never had this happen to me before just for going to a race. We didn't join the other runners for their workout but all the Boston bound peeps ran an easy paced 6k run. We did four laps of Beacon Hill Park and headed back to the store for cake. It was a cake from Cakes Etc. and it was delicious.
There were a lot of runners there and I connected with my friends and some new runners. Two neat things that happened.
I met a girl named Andrea who complimented me on my nails. She asked if I had placed my accent nails on the fingers I did for a specific reason? I told her "No. I just like to be different." She then gave me suggestions as to why there were the way there were.
My ring finger connects to my heart and I have to run 'Heartbreak Hill' during my race. Then my thumb was for giving thumbs up as I run. It was perfect. I told her that while I was running I would be thinking of what she said. I loved it!
The second thing happened just as I was getting ready to leave. A guy named Paul (I think that was his name.) said to me "Do you have a running blog?" I said "Yes. It's called Early Bird Runner." I asked him how he knew that because I had never met him before. He said "I see Christy like your posts and that's how I found it." I love meeting new people who have found my blog. I never really know who it reaches outside of my friends and family.
Thursday, I did my last Thursday morning run with Sue. I love how she is willing to meet me in the morning when most are off in lala land. It was great to spend time with her and she helped to ease my mind a bit. Before she left she said a few things to me but what made me smile and have some happy tears was "You are my person and I want to go to Boston next year. Have a great run cause you have to come with me."
I then went to a yoga class to give my body one last stretch. I thanked Darci and her studio for helping me to get where I am today.
Friday I was up at 2:45 am and Lisa picked me up to go to the airport at 4:00 am. Our flights were leaving at 6:30 am. We were on different ones but arrived in Boston within 20 minutes of each other. I connected with my Aunt Shay for the flight from Toronto. It was nice to spend the last leg of the trip with her. I was very tired by the time we arrived at our place.
Saturday morning before heading to the race expo Shay and I did an easy paced run and explored Somerville. We are close to Harvard University which is a beautiful campus.
The week overall felt good running wise but my sleep was restless because my mind that wouldn't shut off. I tried to think about other things and to sleep go back to sleep but I was awake this past week from 2:30 am on.
Total distance this week: 23.54km. I think my mind ran more then my legs.
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Lu ding ji (1992)
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The story of Wilson Bond, a pimp who after saving Chan, the leader of the Heaven and Earth society, a revolutionary group, is made a member. After a botched first assignment for the group, he is made a servant to the Prince, the very person the Heaven and Earth society want to overthrow. What follows is plenty of mayhem and laughter.
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I want a big change in my life, but I don't know what to do. I don't want to fuck up my future or my relationships, but I don't want to later regret a nondecision either.
I feel like I should be doing something else. I try to talk to my husband about this, but it's never very helpful. Either his advice is no good or he takes it personally. And I feel like I bring him down.
There are so many things I want to do. My husband thinks it's a waste to try to do many things; you only have one life, so you should use it to become the best at one thing. On the other hand, I think it's a waste of time to spend your entire life doing one thing. What if you end up not liking it? It would kind of be a waste. But then again, it takes a lifetime to become good at anything, which is also important to me.
But how do you know what to spend your life doing? Like I said, it takes a lifetime to get good at something, and the longer it takes for me to figure out what to do, the less of a chance I have to become good.
I realized this is the reason why I don't finish a lot of things I start. When I become interested in a new hobby, there's the initial stage of "This is so much fun! This is so exciting!" Then I realize I'm no good at it and that it'll take a lifetime to become good, and I don't even know if it's something I enjoy enough to make that kind of commitment.
And with video games, I feel like I'm wasting my time. "Playing this game isn't going to add anything substantial to my life." Or even if I can put that aside, I'll get stuck. Or I realize someone's already posted a walkthrough and I can follow it to get a perfect score, but then what's the point?
I have a million dreams that all take a lifetime and only one life to live them all.


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The Art of The Rollercoaster Selfie
Is there an art to balancing your cellphone while posing for a selfie on a moving rollercoaster? If so, these folks have mastered it.
The rider: Sean Mirus
Selfie spot: Universal Studios, Florida
Hashtag we liked: #donttrythisathome
The rider: STUD
Selfie spot: Six Flags Great America
Hashtag we liked: #nocare
The rider: Jewl Elwell
Selfie spot: Unknown
Hashtag(s) we liked: #cateye #eyes #lips
#rollercoaster #selfie #snapchat #cateye #eyes #lips pic.twitter.com/49awiY6SDx— Jewl Elwell (@JabbaJewl) June 6, 2014
The rider: tuk
Selfie spot: Unknown
Hashtag we liked: None
The rider: Ajay
Selfie spot: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Hashtag we liked: #nofilter
The rider: Brandon
Selfie spot: Unknown
Hashtag we liked: #happyy
The rider: Jessica Olsen
Selfie spot: Six Flags
Hashtag we liked: None
The rider: E-J Evans
Selfie spot: Thorpe Park, England
Hashtag we liked: #StuckOnRollerCoasterSelfie
And they're even managing to shoot video!
The rider: Micah Beckwith
Selfie spot: Unknown
Hashtag we liked: Not a hashtag but the "ah!'' warranted 16 h's and six exclamation points: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!''
Have you ever taken a rollercoaster selfie?


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Skirmish Warfare in Mythical Japan
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Daishō – Skirmish Wargaming in Mystical Japan.
Written by Charles Murton & Craig Cartmell
Have you ever wanted to replicate the incredible feats of swordsmanship you see in movies like 47 Ronin and 13 Assassins? Stand surrounded by half a dozen angry Ashigaru and then, in a single fluid motion, strike them all down?
Bring forth fiery darts from heaven and hurl them at your enemies? Face demons from the pits of hell? Disarm and hammer an arrogant Samurai lord into the dust with your bare hands?
You can do this and much more if you play Daishō, skirmish wargaming in mythical Nippon.
This game allows players to field forces of five to fifteen miniatures in a game you can easily complete in an evening on a space only a yard square. The rules are short and simple to learn – few players need to refer to them after their second or third game.
This book provides:
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• The complete points system so you can create your own forces.
• Full listings for twelve unique forces.
• Armour, weapons and equipment, both mundane and magical.
• Listings of skills, heroic ki powers and magical powers.
• Fifteen scenarios, supported by seventeen scenario complications.
• Ten detailed landscapes for you to play across, and
• Simple, yet rewarding campaign rules.
Softback Book, 94 pages with colour pictures throughout.
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09 May 2013
Sonnet XXXIII
Who do I trust with the words I've written?
Should they even be preserved in some way?
Thirty-four years, revelations hidden
in journals with poetry on display.
I used to think that was all I could leave,
besides my daughters, to prove I was here,
that my words were my only legacy,
but sometimes, even that seems so unclear.
I never believed in myself enough
and it's only been in the last few years
that I have started valuing that much
what I have learned to say through joy and tears.
My whole life I have felt this need to write
but how do I decide what comes to light?
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You might have heard of the Method that is used for making FIFA 15 coins effectively. The moments when there are more gamers will have several times more traffic compared to the moments with much less traffic. We will analyze the best moments to sell or buy cards to make FIFA coins.
It is good to buy cards during 1:00 am to 6:00 am. However, since there are fewer active gamers in market, its absolutely hard to sell. There are fewer cards you can buy while since the competition become lower, its possible to find out good opportunities. Well suggest you to bid some items that you find cheap even if youre not active during the period. Youll get chances to make FIFA coins from them.The amount of FIFA 15 coins you could make with the method will be unlimited since you are able to find endless profitable profits.
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Järgima @ Lockdownlive twitteris.
In väike vannituba Istun, panna ja palvetada majutatud teise mehega. Ma tunnen ja tunnetan tema palju emotsioone, kui ta teeb minu. Kokkuvõttes, see ei ole halb asi. Meil mõlemal on õigus, et innustada üksteist ja üksteist abistama mõtlemine objektiivselt. Mis kakskümmend kolm tundi, isegi kakskümmend neli mitmel korral, jagame mitmesuguseid mõtteid. Jah, me teeme!
Meenutame umbes kõik pidime, kõike tegime, nii edasi ja nii edasi. Tavaline vanglas maja asi! Siis, a booming voice appears from out of nowhere commanding us to stand up. Flashlights get shone on us. The cling of metal on metal is a signal that it's time to eat. How frustrating it is for me, even after fourteen years in prisons across the United States, to have every facet of my life controlled; reliant on people who hate me, or care less about me, for everything.
By no means was I a famous notorious criminal. But I had half a penny to spend and a few beautiful women at my whim. As I peer deeply into my surroundings, I am utterly disgusted by the criminal mentality, which reigns supreme. It actively thrives, heavily, on having no self-worth. Tõeliselt, in present day, anything goes on in the modern criminal element. The only loyalty that the average criminal has it to himself. Much of what I experience is very difficult; knowing what was, in stark comparison to what is now.
Once upon a time it was fun, maybe even easy to seek and/or live that life. Nope, I didn't give a lot of thought to protecting my manhood or fighting to maintain my existence on the level I do now.
Vanglas, your problem could be in the cell with you, across the hall or next door. You could see him or them in the dining room or recreation yard, instead of across town.
Nii, I was sentenced to letters followed by a number. Tõepoolest, God-Willing, I will be who I know to be- Man. But there's no question I wish I could rewrite my story. There's plenty of room for you too in one of the many mansions in America.
This is so deep!!! I'm sitting here reading this praying that my son won't end up like this!! REAL TALK!! I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE THE PAIN OR SORROW…KUID, I KNOW THAT I'M FEELING VERY,VERY SAD READING THIS THINKING OF MY OWN CHILD WHO IS ONLY 18…RUNNING THE STREETS AND DON'T WANT TO LISTEN…I'M GONNA SHOW HIM THIS RIGHT HERE!! BE STRONG IS ALL I COULD AND KNOW WHAT TO SAY FOR YOUR SITUATION!!!
I read this as I do many of Tewhan writings & reflect on my own son as he is incarcerated .Al-nisa its sad to say I been where you are and so these men parents . We as parents do all we can to protect our children from the evils of the streets but the only real protection is pray.Our African American families hve struggled for many years. I read this and sadness invades my soul because this is the reality for many of our youth will face one day . A hard head makes a soft butt so very true.We as African Americans were not bless with silver spoons ,yet we were blessed to struggle ,usun ,ellujäämine ,and achieve. I respect you MArco and Tewhan if no one else respects you. Only a real man would admit his faults and try to help others not to face the same demise.May Allah bless u both ,Brother maRCo AS SALAMU ALAIKUM .always remember Allah is n control man has none never will………pray, read Quran and sabr
Minister Marco, may the Almighty continue to give you the dreesis of your heart as you labor in the vineyard. The harvest truly is ripe but the laborers are few, thanks for being a part of this awesome season of reaping souls for the Kingdom. God bless you all. We enjoyed the praise and worship time during the last service.Yours in Christ,Pööre. Etta Cooper Williams


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What an exciting day it was. September 8th 2001. We were all gathered at the San Bernardino International Airport (formally Norton Air Force Base) in San Bernardino, California; about two hundred a fifty of us. We were waiting for Air Force One (SAM27000) to come in from Andrews Air Force base near Washington D.C., so that the "keys" to the Air Force One could be handed over to Mrs. Reagan. Of course you all know by now that Air Force One is not really Air Force One unless a seated U.S. President is on board. So, it's simply by force of habit that I keep calling SAM27000…."Air Force One"
Lot's of dignitaries, press, ex Air Force One pilots and chefs, the Secretary of The Air Force, and other government officials were aboard the plane. After all, this was going to be the last flight of this National treasure, and a transference of the people's property to individuals that were going to take the responsibility of caring for the plane forever and a day.
We had cameras at Andrew's. Cameras on the flight. We had two cameramen waiting on the field in camera cars to record the final landing. The Air Force band was playing hail to the chief and the plane did a low, load "fly by" to stir up a bit more excitement. Call me a kid but I got goose pimples. I wish you were all there as I know you all would have felt the same way: Proud to be American.
27000 landed, made its way from the main runway to the tarmac where a stage and podium had been set up, and where she would become the backdrop and the honored guest. Chairs facing the podium and tarmac were filled with flag waiving, cheering guests and dignitaries. You never saw more stars and stripes in one place and at one time! The nose of the plane moved closer to the camera lenses. She came to a full stop behind the podium as the crowd cheered and the band continued to play. Mrs. Reagan boarded the plane to greet the guests that were aboard last flight. It was a clearly emotional and nostalgic moment for her. Guests departed the plane, as Mrs. Reagan signed the necessary documents at the desk in the President's office. She emerged at the front hatch of the plane under the arm of the Secretary of the Air Force, to huge cheers from the crowd, and with a smile on her face. They came down the stairs together, walked to the podium where they thanked all those who helped bring Air Force One to the Reagan Library. The log book was officially handed over to Mrs. Reagan.
The day ended with some refreshments and the plane being pushed into the Sheriff's hanger, striped of certain classified navigational materials under guard of the military. That was the last we saw of her for about a year except for a few visits with people that were being considered to take her apart.
Three days later, two airliners smashed into the Twin Towers in New York City.


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Sweet Family
Recently I had the opportunity to photograph this precious family. They are an example to my husband and me (although they may not know it!) of firm, gentle, and God-honoring parenting… and their kids show honor to their commitment. This session was so much fun for me because the kids, who are so sweet but normally shy, were SO relaxed and really let me in on their giggles. Thanks, guys, for sharing your memories- I hope you will remember these days through the photos we captured!


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Yup, officially fall now. Falling leaves, rising heating bills and yes, FLU SEASON. I'm just popping in to say that we are currently out of commission and are quarantining ourselves. Hopefully we are revived enough in the next week or so to go apple picking. Apples wait for no man, my friend! (plus I owe Bella a hayride….long story for another time…)
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'South Portland' may be newest city designation
It may take a while, but South Portland could become the city's 6th directional area.
The sextant — which would take about 5 years to implement beginning in 2020 — would join the designations of North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest Portland.
The plan would change about 5000 Southwest Portland addresses to, simply, South Portland.
About 8 percent of Southwest Portland addresses are in the area — including Johns Landing and the South Waterfront — which includes a zero as the lead number in their mailing address.
The plan is under development by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. It would change addresses east of Southwest Naito Parkway.
PBOT said the eastward curve in the Willamette River is the reason the east-west addresses in that area begin with a zero. The zero is what differentiates them from addresses west of the dividing line.
Those addresses cause confusion with 911 dispatchers and emergency responders, plus Google Maps and delivery of packages to certain homes. Residents in the area say they have a hard time getting everything from mail to a pizza.
City leaders also say there are many computer systems and databases that don't recognize addresses that begin with zero.
If this plan takes effect, that zero would be eliminated for east-west streets. No addresses would change for north-south streets.
"We think it's time, as the city continues to grow, this is a good time to take this problem head-on, to really address it in a big way," PBOT spokesperson Dylan Rivera told KOIN 6 News. "It's only going to get worse if we don't take action now. We have 5000 addresses affected by this. We don't want to wait until we have 10,000 addresses affected by this."
People with affected addresses should have recently received a mailing from PBOT about the plan. You can find out if your address is included at www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/index.cfm?&a=673632.
The city will hold a number of open houses during March to inform the public about the plan, and the Portland City Council will hear this issue on May 31.
The transition period would begin in May 2020 and continue through May 2025.
KOIN 6 News is a news partner of the Portland Tribune.


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- 11" wide x 14" high x 5" deep.
- weight 2.3 pounds.
- Two adjustable shoulder straps made of 100% black cotton webbing reinforced with leather.
- Top exterior handle with 3" drop.
- Exterior includes front 8" zippered pocket.
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It's funny how life changes and priorities change, and even preferences.
Just the other day I wrote about how enjoyable it is to pack the kids up and go some place like the State Fair, or an apple orchard, or a museum. I can remember when I felt like those things would be so burdensome, and it's obvious I had no idea what joy kids would bring to my life.
And today - as I was shuffling through a magazine (something I thoroughly enjoy doing) I had to laugh at myself. Granted, I'm not a real subscriber yet, just getting a couple free issues to try out, but I found myself shuffling through Family Circle. Bahaha! When did I become that mom?
But you know what? I enjoy it! I enjoy every last recipe, I enjoy every last tip to decorate for a great halloween party (yes, folks, this Christian family can enjoy some orange and black and spidery funness while clad in some superhero - or in our case this year - Mickey Mouse - costumes), and I enjoy every last bit of parenting lore. I love it.
And so - in my 26ishness (since I'm almost 27) - I'll say that I'm more than happy that I've graduated from People and Ok! and moved on to Parents, Parenting, Family Circle and All You. It's amazing how changing my magazines have taken my focus off of me (the other magazines I was reading was making me way materialistic) and put my focus on others (who could I invite to that Halloween party?, I wonder if my family would enjoy this meal, maybe I can bake those cookies with Bryton and we can give them to a neighbor... you get the drift.)
Another kid related change I'd never replace.


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To evaluate the effect of glucose regulation on the structural and functional outcome of intravitreal ranibizumab injection for clinically significant diabetic macular edema (CSDME).
Diabetic retinopathy is major complication of Diabetes. The metabolic control might be a key factor for development, progression and treatment of diabetic retinopathy complications.
Retrospective study, 20 eyes of 20 patients with CSDME treated with intravitreal ranibizumab injection, with no previous anti-VEGF treatment performed. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and the central subfield macular thickness (CSMT) measured with optical coherence tomography (OCT) were evaluated prior and 4-8 weeks after intravitreal ranibizumab injection treatment. The correlation between the baseline and final BCVA and CSMT, with the serum hemoglobin A1c values (HbA1c) was evaluated.
The study included 9 (45%) female and 11 (55%) male patients, with a mean age of 62.35 (±10.00) years. The mean time since Diabetes diagnosis was 18.90 (±8.93) years, 2 patients (10%) had Diabetes type 1, and 18 patients (90%) had Diabetes type 2. At baseline examination, the mean BCVA was 20/50, and the mean CSMT was 467 (±112) μm. The mean serum HbA1c of the patients was 8.23% (±1.56). After treatment, the mean BCVA increased to 20/40 and the mean CSMT decreased to 356 (±73) μm. The change in the mean BCVA and CSMT was significant (P=0.003 for BCVA; P<0.001 for CSMT). There was no significant correlation between the serum HbA1c and the baseline BCVA (R=0.024, P=0.920), and CSMT (R=-0.204, P=0.387). There was a negative and average correlation between serum HbA1c values and the final BCVA (R=-0.380, P=0.099). There was a positive and statistically significant correlation between serum HbA1c values and final CSMT (R=0.462, P=0.040).
Glucose regulation has an impact on structural and functional outcome of intravitreal ranibizumab injection for clinically significant diabetic macular edema. The present study emphasizes the importance of metabolic control, not only to prevent diabetic retinopathy and its progression, but also to improve treatment outcome.
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A few weeks ago my Aunt Jolene suggested that we get some girls together and do a craft weekend up in Taylor. Of course I was thrilled with the idea and the prospect of making some cute things for the home. So this past weekend my sister Jessica and I drove up north for the occasion. I picked her up from work Friday afternoon at 2:00pm and we made it to Heber at about 4:30.
This is Madden on the drive up. No he doesn't have orange boogers- that is just dried up baby food from lunch (I guess mom didn't wipe him off good enough). =)
Luckily I called my mom when we got into town and we were able to make it down to the High School gym just in time to watch my brother Chace wrestle in the Mogollon Tournament. He won which was so great but he also ended up injuring his knee which was so not great. After we watched Chace we drove on into my Grandma Hancock's where we would be staying. Me and Jesse were there together then my mom came in, my Aunt Jolene and Aunt Melissa came over, and my cousin Danielle came into town too.
This is Deagan, my cousin Devin & Danielle's ADORABLE son- this kid is too cute:
My Grandma had the wonderful idea of making a delicious dinner and giving us an idea as to what we could make for Valentines. She had everything set up so cute! I am really going to try to make that dinner and set it up cute for me and David for valentines. I'm sure it won't turn out quite as good but I'm giving it a shot!
Here is the valentines table my grandma had all set up cute for dinner:
After dinner we just sat around and visited till it was time to go to bed. The next morning we woke up and ate a yummy breakfast and then soon after got started on the crafts. My Aunt Jolene had come up with all the craft ideas and me, jesse and Danielle were the ones doing the crafts.
Our first project were 'love' blocks. Here are all of ours together:
These ones are mine:
Our second project was picture blocks. I loved making these and want to make more!
just fyi: The letters are M for Madden and H for Hall (not a W and a y). =) Here is one side of my two blocks.
The other side of my two blocks.
And our third project was a memories magnet board. I just have to get get magnets to use on it now:
In addition to these crafts we decided to start a FHE lesson exchange where we will each send each other one Family Home Evening lesson a month. David and I don't do FHE as often as we should, but it will be nice to get started on lessons I can use when my kid(s) get older!
All in all it was a great weekend. Big thanks to my Aunt Jolene for putting it all together! It was a blast getting to spend time with the girls and making some cute stuff also! And also big thanks to my grandma for letting jesse and I stay at her home. She really is such an amazing woman and if I can be half that amazing as I get older I will be pretty darn pleased. =) Oh and last, big thanks to grandad for cutting out our blocks for us and doing the 'manly' things so we could have our cute crafts!
I LOVE this man:
I'm already ready for next craft day =). I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Girls weekend!
A few weeks ago my Aunt Jolene suggested that we get some girls together and do a craft weekend up in Taylor. Of course I was thrilled with the idea and the prospect of making some cute things for the home. So this past weekend my sister Jessica and I drove up north for the occasion. I picked her up from work Friday afternoon at 2:00pm and we made it to Heber at about 4:30.
Posted by amanda.hall at 6:53 PM
17 comments:
- dani said...
I love that man too! What a cute picture! Look at you miss crafty! I could never do anything like that. So cute!
- January 27, 2008 at 7:54 PM
- Kiara and Scott Vowell said...
OH MY GOSH! Amanda, We need you for enrichment, I have had girls reguest to make those blocks with pictures. So we might hit you up on some help. and your crafts are soooo cute, I love doing crafts, hello we need to get together. And the Wii is my parents, I wish it was ours..Maybe I should steal it and bring it down here.
- January 27, 2008 at 9:25 PM
- Jaime Stephens said...
What cute crafts and what a fun idea!! Nice work I wish I could make cute things like that.
- January 27, 2008 at 10:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
Okay you are so creative! I love the cute ideas. I also love that you guys are planting citrus trees. Reed and I have been wanting some too! So fun. We hardly ever see anyone at church because we have to run to the nursery before parents start dropping off kids. I can go visiting teaching this week for sure!
- January 28, 2008 at 5:32 AM
- Yael said...
I also transgress in craft sometimes..but yours are very creative..thanks for the inspiration :)
- January 28, 2008 at 6:52 AM
- Jamilyn said...
Looks like a great weekend. Wish I wouldve known about it earlier then the week before hand so I couldve made it. Glad you girls had a such a great weekend.
- January 28, 2008 at 10:43 AM
- KaNdRa and JaReD said...
Those look like such cute things. I really like the magnetic board. my sis inlaw has one and it is a good way to display cute pictures and announcements. I like it better than the tacky refrigerator.
just be thankful you are around family to be able to do that.
- January 28, 2008 at 6:30 PM
- Anonymous said...
That looks like so much fun! You're so creative! The blocks are adorable, and I love the magnet board...very very cute! One day I'll find my creative side! LOL
- January 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM
- Taralee or Trace said...
All your little crafts turned out so so cute! You are so good! It looks like you all had fun. I wish all us girl could get together and do a "girl's night"...how fun would that be?
Madden is getting so big. I was looking back when you first started the blog...he was just a little tyke! :) He'll be walking before too long...that's NUTS!!
Well, love ya. TTYL.
- January 29, 2008 at 12:46 PM
- Steven & Daniela said...
hey!!! i LOVE the memories magnet!! :) i want to make one! i guess we're seeing you guys for superbowl sunday! YAY! do you guys need us to bring something??
- January 29, 2008 at 3:19 PM
- Kiara and Scott Vowell said...
I forgot to tell you, I am going to go to the exercise night tommorrow, it is at Shelly Hiers house which is 2 doors down from mine, you should go!
- January 29, 2008 at 8:19 PM
- Ren & Anna said...
Hey I saw your comment.That is crazy! That is our old ward. We loved it, there are such nice people there. I am so confused because they told us all of Pecan Creek South had to move to this new ward. I wish we could go back! I wonder why they read your records here...weird. We need to get together and do something!
- January 30, 2008 at 7:40 AM
- Nelson Family said...
You have such fun grandparents. And that is so fun to get together with the girls in the fam and make crafts. That is such a great idea, and you guys did a great job on them too. I made one of those blocks a couple years ago, you have inspired me to make another. They are way cute. :)
- January 30, 2008 at 1:33 PM
- Dan, Jamie, & Bryson said...
I love the crafts! Can I post them on my site? And what an adorably sweet grandma you have!
- January 30, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- Kameron & Gina Lee said...
Okay two things...So fun to have a girls weekend and all the crafts turned out GREAT!! Jealous. We should have a craft day and just get together and do this kind of stuff. Second...what the heck, your background is great! I want it, well with pics of my fam of course! =) I am so bad when it comes to backgrounds. I have tried to change it, but I cant find any cute ones. They want me to pay for any cute one I find. So I need some serious help to revamp my blog. HELP ME!!
- January 31, 2008 at 6:57 AM
- Anonymous said...
Those are the cutest crafts! I think I could make crafts all day everyday- too bad I have no more room in my house to put anything else! haha. I already have a closet full of stuff I don't have room for! That sounds like a fun weekend! I too need FHE lessons, we haven't done any yet either but I want to with my family so bad so I gotta get working!
- January 31, 2008 at 7:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
Those are the cutest crafts! I think I could make crafts all day everyday- too bad I have no more room in my house to put anything else! haha. I already have a closet full of stuff I don't have room for! That sounds like a fun weekend! I too need FHE lessons, we haven't done any yet either but I want to with my family so bad so I gotta get working!
- January 31, 2008 at 7:20 PM


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Journey: A Daily Prompt — WordPress suggested "Tell us about a journey — whether a physical trip you took, or an emotional one."
Five years ago, when our oldest grand daughter was almost three months old, my girls decided they wanted to go to the beach for their birthday present.
My husband, knowing that he would be the only male on the trip, opted out. It was going to be just us girls. All four of us. Which quickly turned into five of us when my youngest asked to take a friend.
In a way, I think I got off cheap. Both of my daughters were born in July and I've always tried to separate their birthdays. Having them eight years apart helped in that endeavor since neither of them were ever interested in the same thing at the same time. Ever.
This was a birthday, though, that I could combine one activity for them both and still have some fun for everybody. Even me.
So we made our arrangements, packed up everybody and everything, including the baby and all the stuff that goes with that, and off we went to the beach. We were in no hurry. My husband would have had a full blown fit if he'd been in that car. We took about ten hours for a six-hour trip. We stopped, we shopped, we played, we talked, and we giggled. We pulled over to feed the baby, to feed ourselves, and to potty. There were no hurries and there were no worries.
The sun was just beginning to set when we reached the hotel. It was one of those tiny cheap hotels a block back from the beachfront. With two beds, a small bathroom, and a television, we settled in for our two-night stay. For our convenience, we also had a small refrigerator and a tiny microwave.
The three-month old stayed in the room with me a lot while the older girls went down to the beach. At thirteen and twenty-one, I figured they could all take care of each other. I was counting on the grand baby to entertain me.
When the baby ran out of bottles, I used the microwave to sterilize more. I filled each up with water, placed them in the microwave, and let the water boil in them for about a minute. It probably wasn't ideal, but it was the best we could do under the circumstances. She survived it, at any rate.
The trip back was just as lazy. My husband swore we crawled home. But really we were just enjoying each other's company. The baby slept most of the way, and if she cried we just pulled over again someplace else until she was settled.
It's what you do with family. Just pull over, rest a bit, and let everything settle. And if you love each other, the pace at which you get back on track will never matter.
It's the company throughout the journey, and the way you treat each other during it, that matters the most.
And plenty of diapers. That's important, too.