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An omniscient and omnipotent God who does not even take care that His intentions shall be understood by His creatures—could He be a God of goodness? A God, who, for thousands of years, has permitted innumerable doubts and scruples to continue unchecked as if they were of no importance in the salvation of mankind, and who, nevertheless, announces the most dreadful consequences for any one who mistakes his truth? Would he not be a cruel god if, being himself in possession of the truth, he could calmly contemplate mankind, in a state of miserable torment, worrying its mind as to what was truth?
What attitude do we assume towards the acts of our neighbour?—In the first place, we consider how they may benefit ourselves—we see them only in this light. It is this effect which we regard as the intention of the acts,—and in the end we come to look upon these intentions of our neighbour as permanent qualities in him, and we call him, for example, "a dangerous man." Triple error! Triple and most ancient mistake! Perhaps this inheritance comes to us from the animals and their faculty of judgment! Must not the origin of all morality be sought in these detestable narrow-minded conclusions: "Whatever injures me is evil (something injurious in itself), whatever benefits me is good (beneficial and profitable in itself), whatever injures me once or several times is hostile per se; whatever benefits me once or several times is friendly per se." O pudenda origo! Is not this equivalent to interpreting the contemptible, occasional, and often merely accidental relations of another person to us as his primary and most essential qualities, and affirming that towards himself and every one else he is only capable of such actions as we ourselves have experienced at his hands once or several times! And is not this thorough folly based upon the most immodest of all mental reservations: namely, that we ourselves must be the standard of what is good, since we determine good and evil?
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
~ Mathew 19:4
Originally posted by Char-Lee
reply to post by NewAgeMan
longing for redemption
That is the key. Man wanted to be ruled by his own kind, he got his wish and was proved horribly wrong in that wish.
Now we long to be ruled by someone who is outside greed and monitory motive and favoritism and cruelty. There are no humans like that. We beg for the return.
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
reply to post by Char-Lee
We are the return, and that's what scares us the most, our own true self as child of God (creative infinite intelligence responsible for our "predicament"), but the one who's scared, who's afraid is only the one who made the terrible mistake and locked up his own inner child for ransom to the lowest bidder (pathetic egoic attachements ie: inauthentic self and all compensating insecurities). So you see it IS a joke shared with God at the expense of everything that was absurd, including our own worst fears of dualistic projection, to avoid at any and all cost a recognition and realization of our true condition, and there's only one condition and only one God.
Duality, which was allowed to creep in distorted our whole POV and outlook, but it all comes back around full circle for a return, and so we eventually break apart and are are reborn to God, and to our most authentic self, who's "scary" only in the sense that it's the living God as the spirit of the universe (and spirit of love), in a domain of unconstrained and unfettered freedom to freely explore the real reality on the other side of all our fears and deflections and projections.
"God has given you a spirit with wings on which to soar into the spacious firmament of Love and Freedom. Is it not pitiful than that you cut your own wings with your own hands and suffer your soul to crawl like an insect upon the earth?"
~ Kahlil Gibran, from "The Prophet"
We were insane.
That's our greatest fear. It's not in outer space, but innerspace, no longer evolution but involution unto the point of a collective universal epiphany, at the expense of everything that was utterly absurd and ridiculous, by comparison (who we were or used to be).
So the joke is that there was never anything to fear to begin with! nor could there be from the POV of our already always state of mind and being, which by it's very nature cannot and never was an imposition up the mind of man!
And if that doesn't make you laugh and cry and then cry and laugh some more, at the joke of the ages capable of saving our souls and by extension the world at large, then I don't know what will.
And it (the joke) can be told in a whole host of ways and "gotten" based on an infinitude of unique personal spiritual experiences, because each person is screwed up in their own unique personal way, thus the "double bind" when it unravels will evoke a type of laughter and "punch line" utterly unique to each person..
We can't NOT get it, in the final analysis, especially given all the contrast according to the prior duality of a an utterly false perception of ourselves and the world and whole cosmos that we inhabit as a non-local holographic universe where by virtue of it's non-local holographic nature - LOCAL MATTERS!
It's incredibly sad, grave and utterly hilarious, this joke. It really does raise the roof, and then some, changes everything.
It (comprehending it) makes you look at everything in a whole new light. It does me.
The "second coming" is always coming because God is always he who was, who is and who is to come and when he comes he comes quickly, to save us from the loss of our own sense of humor and fearless charm.
The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.
~ Revelation of John, 22:17
I am the bride of Christ (however um cough imperfect a wife), and this is a free and non-coercive invitation of all ages, the thing you were born to receive and the free gift of eternal life which was delivered to you from the very origin of all creation and therefore from the time before time.
Christ is the door itself, and I am the doorman.
C'mon in and join in the celebration of the ages and a universal party table set and prepared for none other than you yourself, after you enter the room blindfolded, and then to the surprise that it was you everyone was waiting for, all along!
C'mon in and have a drink. On tonights menu we wil be serving lamb and a whole host of delights for your spiritual sustenance and everlasting satisfaction.
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(that's doorman-style glasses and goatee).
First, God has declared his intention and truth already
Generally speaking our common demonimator, and our first apriori presupposition is to negate the human being by relegating him to a mere thing, at best, and at worst completely ignoring his own experience altogether (when modern physics itself reveals that our own experience and freedom in closing the loop is absolutely intrinsic to the first/last cause),
How sad! How grave a predicament, but to first blame God for not revealing his truth and wisdom and love, before flinging himself into this abyss of increasingly valueless sentiments and absurdities - is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of.
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
reply to post by Philodemus
First, God has declared his intention and truth already, not only through the grace (love in thought, word, deed and action) of the person of Jesus, but in the Majesty of the creation with the human being situated as it were atop a mountain of cosmic evolution.
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
reply to post by Philodemus
Generally speaking our common demonimator, and our first apriori presupposition is to negate the human being by relegating him to a mere thing, at best, and at worst completely ignoring his own experience altogether (when modern physics itself reveals that our own experience and freedom in closing the loop is absolutely intrinsic to the first/last cause), and then, from that very very low estimation of himself and his neighbor (as Nietzsche does effectively convey in the "second") to add further insult of unnecessary injury, he then proceeds to both separate himself from, and then reduce also to the lowest possible denominator the world of "thingness" without, calling it dead, worthless, and meaningless, and then he proclaims that "God is dead".
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
reply to post by Philodemus
But in the second, he describes another means of the source of pathetic judgements about one's fellow man, and the split nature of the judgement of good and evil from that lowest of viewpoints and contexts.
How sad! How grave a predicament, but to first blame God for not revealing his truth and wisdom and love, before flinging himself into this abyss of increasingly valueless sentiments and absurdities - is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of.
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
reply to post by Philodemus
The second, properly understood and recognized, if it does not cause you to laugh or if you cannot see the humor in it's final conclusion, then like Nietzsche, scratching at it's surface but never seeing one's own hintergendanken (ulterior motive to blame God for either existing, or, not existing), you will lose your sense of humor and good-natured charm and enthusiasm (become nihilistic like Nietzsche himself), instead of seeing the absurdity of the joke of the fundamental premise and assumption (valueless) and then in the humor of true understanding, laughing out loud at the expense of our own prior ignorance and strong delusion (unaware of the absolute magnificence of all being including and especially our own, included, intentionally included from the very get go).
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
reply to post by Philodemus
What a contrast! So I'm grateful to Nietzche for setting up the basis for the joke and the punchline and the surprise when the blindfold is removed and the world as it is comes into view with we ourselves at the heart of it all as we were when we were little children, when it was a wonder and a marvel you could feel deep down in your innermost heart of hearts and in your gut.
Originally posted by NewAgeMan
reply to post by Philodemus
So the one who is Liberated in God is the inner child we (our inauthentic self) had mistakenly locked up and held as ransom to the lowest bidder.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
~ Mathew 19:4
Originally posted by sacgamer25
Let me try to explain. You keep saying God of the Bible as if there is more than one God. There is only one God and he is the source of love.
you free if you simply do what he said.
Who can argue against love's reason?
Originally posted by Lucid Lunacy
reply to post by NewAgeMan
Who can argue against love's reason?
I won't argue someone's reason to love. I will argue against having to accept someone's love.
And in the case of the OP, the love of this wicked god I do not care to have.


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Husky Men Climb to 9th in U.S. Track Coaches' Association Power Rankings
Feb. 17, 2003
SEATTLE - Washington's men's track and field squad leapt 17 spots to ninth in Monday's U.S. Track Coaches' Association Dual Meet Power Rankings, which simulate head-to-head competition between the nation's elite collegiate squads. The Husky women, 25th last week, jumped two spots, to 23rd.
Washington's total of 254.89 points in the USTCA Rankings was tops among all Pac-10 teams, and was a nearly 40-point improvement over its 215.08 total of a week before. Big Ten power Ohio State took over the top spot with 276.07 points, while previous No. 1 Louisiana State dropped all the way to fifth.
Several Husky men achieved outstanding marks at Saturday's UW Invitational at Dempsey Indoor, including a school-record mark of 18-feet, 6 1/2 inches by senior Brad Walker in the pole vault that is tied for 10th in the world, and leads all NCAA competitors, in 2003. Also excelling for the Huskies were senior Jeremy Park, who shattered the school record in 3,000 meters with an NCAA automatic-qualifying time of 7 minutes, 54.13 seconds, and freshman Shelton Sampson, who was an NCAA provisional qualifier in the 200 meters with a mark of 21.18 that is third-best all-time at UW.
Washington's women's team used a school-record performance of 41-4 1/4 in the triple jump by junior Brittiny Roberts, and an all-time UW best mile mark of 4:43.43 by senior Courtney Inman to improve its USTCA score to 237.93, up eight points from a week ago. Louisiana State held on to the top spot for the fourth-straight week, totaling 298.36 points to second-ranked Florida's 291.87.
The Husky track teams return to competition in two weeks when they welcome seven of the Pac-10's nine track and field squads to Dempsey Indoor for the 2003 Pac-10 Invitational, Feb. 28-Mar. 1.
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Website Development, WordPress, Twitter-bootstrap, css3, html5.
Ecommerce Website: WordPress, Woocommerce
This project involved developing a general questions and answer listing about products. The client needed large number of questions and answer to listing in website.
My responsibilities: –
Advising the client on selecting which technology stack to be used – Developing the entire WordPress backend – Coding the frontend UI while receiving feedback and guidance from the client's.
Technology stack used: – WordPress, Genesis, Twitter-bootstrap, css3, html5.
I used the WordPress methodology to organize our efforts during this 1-month project. Website release was completed after 2 months, and the succeeding 4 months were spent refining the product and releasing subsequent iterations.


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BRADENTON -- The soup Dorothy Weaver enjoyed Friday at the 13th annual "Empty Bowls" luncheon was truly a mouthful.
Try saying smoked duck, butternut squash and gnocchi.
"Nee-yok-ee," server Natalie Norton said, giving the proper pronunciation for the thick, soft dumplings in the spinach-topped soup made by Renaissance on 9th. "Perfect for a cold night in New England."
It worked for Weaver.
"It's a little different than what I normally have -- tomato soups, chili and vegetable soups," she said. "But this was interesting and has a really wonderful flavor. It's delicious."
Which could also be said about the 18 varieties of soup awaiting Friday's hungry donors, who paid $25 a bowl at Renaissance on 9th to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee. Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host the "Empty Bowls" luncheon 11 a.m. Saturday.
"It's pretty good," Josh McCoy said in between spoonfuls of seafood gumbo from the Anna Maria Oyster Bar.
"Best in the world," said Paree Garner of Popi IV's lemon chicken soup.
"We tried three different lobster soups, but this was the best," said Carol Heinze of Mar Vista's lobster bisque.
Event officials estimate Friday's attendance at about 500 and anticipate surpassing it Saturday in Lakewood Ranch.
"We had a line outside when we started at 11 a.m.," said Cindy Sloan, the Food Bank director. "The turnout was excellent."
Business was so good half the participating restaurants ran out of soup by noon.
Not to worry, Jill McGarry said.
"We'll have plenty of more ready for Saturday," the Meals on Wheels PLUS marketing director said.
Vin Mannix, local columnist, can be reached at 941-745-7055. Twitter: @vinmannix


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Dana Beyer is one of the leading transgender advocates in the country who continues to work towards making the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender residents better. Dana is a retired eye surgeon who was one of the first openly transgender candidates for state office in 2006 and 2010. She is currently executive director of Gender Rights Maryland which is working towards passing a state wide gender identity anti-discrimination law.
Dana co-authored The Dallas Principles, calling for full LGBT civil rights. She led the coalitions that helped pass gender identity anti-discrimination laws in three counties and, and one of them against national right-wing forces trying to force it to a popular vote in 2008. She was the trans representative on the Washington Psychiatric Society Working Group that wrote the gender dysphoria text for the DSM5.
Dana has been the vice president of Equality Maryland, executive vice president of Maryland NOW, founding board member of teachthefacts.org, a Montgomery County parents group working in support of comprehensive sex education, a Governor at the Human Rights Campaign, a founding member of the Progressive Working Group, Maryland's progressive alliance, and a board member at Mobile Med, Montgomery County's premier provider of medical care to the uninsured. She is on the board of the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), Keshet, the national Jewish LGBT organization and an inspiration to many LGBT activists across the country.
What personal or professional accomplishment are you the more proud off?
Beyer: I am most proud of the work I have performed over the past decade leading to the declassification of gender identity issues as mental illness. The removal of Gender Identity Disorder from the American Psychiatric Association's DSM 5 -- the formal, medical classification of mental illnesses used by both the medical and legal communities -- is an event analogous to the removal of homosexuality from the DSM in 1973. That event catalyzed the gay rights movement; the work on gender identity declassification over the past decade has powered and supported the movement for trans equality, culminating this past year in federal Title VII and 14th Amendment protections.
What do you think is the greatest challenge facing the LBGT community?
Beyer: The greatest challenge facing the LGBT community today is moving forward as a united community. We are so much better at this in 2012, but there are still subgroups within the community who are so radically self-centered that they threaten to destabilize the whole. It has always been the case that the non-LGBT American community views us all as sexually different from themselves. Therefore, we should use that perception to power us forward together to not only procure our legal rights but to make sure that civil rights progress becomes engrained within our society.
What two or three things can individuals do to help make LGBT great?
Beyer: The most important thing any lesbian, gay, bi/pansexual, trans or queer person can do to make themselves and our community better is to be out and self-accepting. That is the case today, just as it has been for decades. After self-realization, the most effective way to make change is to show up. Not only to LGBT functions, but to any cause where you can make a difference. The Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi said, "when you're feeling helpless, help others." Give of yourself as a whole person, without hiding your individuality, and you will touch others who will recognize you as a complete human being and allow you to heal the world.
By being a pioneer on the campaign trail, a committed social justice activist and a tireless advocate for transgender equality, Dana Beyer is making LGBT great.
Note: This is the first in a series of profiles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight allies who are working to improve the lives of LGBT residents. This series includes a brief summary of their work followed by answers to three questions.


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Director, Center for Quantitative Medicine
Professor, Department of Cell Biology
Professor, Center for Cell Analysis and Modeling
Professor, Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine
Research Interests
- Computational biology
- Systems biology
- Cancer systems biology
- Modeling and simulation of biological networks
- Applied discrete mathematics
- Symbolic computation
- Computational algebra
- Algebraic geometry
- Mathematical foundation of computer simulation
About Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher
Dr. Laubenbacher joined UConn Health in May 2013 as professor in the Department of Cell Biology and director of the Center for Quantitative Medicine. He is a professor of Computational Biology at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. Prior to these appointments, he served as a professor at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute and the Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech since 2001. He was an adjunct professor in the Department of Cancer Biology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem (NC) and affiliate faculty in the Virginia Tech Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences. He has served as visiting faculty at Los Alamos National Laboratories, the Mathematical Science Research Institute at Berkeley and Cornell University. Current interests in Dr. Laubenbacher's research group include the development of mathematical algorithms and their application to problems in systems biology, in particular the modeling and simulation of molecular networks. An application area of particular interest is cancer systems biology, especially the role of iron metabolism in breast cancer.
The Laubenbacher and Mendes Research Groups at the Center for Quantitative Medicine at UConn Health have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team focused on an NIH-funded project to develop novel approaches to the control of heterogeneous multispecies microbial biofilms
Drs Pedro Mendes, Reinhard Laubenbacher, Anna Dongari-Bagtzoglou awarded $1.69 million from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The Laubenbacher Research Group at UConn Health and the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team focused on an NIH-funded project to develop new software design approaches to multiscale computational modeling
ggalluvial v0.5.0: A ggplot2 Extension for Alluvial Diagrams, an R package by Cory Brunson, is now available on CRAN
Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Society for Mathematical Biology
Interview with Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher in the Notices of the American Mathematical Society
New Article Published by Drs. Jason Cory Brunson, Xiaoyan Wang, and Reinhard C. Laubenbacher Titled 'Effects of Research Complexity and Competition on the Incidence and Growth of Coauthorship in Biomedicine' in the PLoS One
Brianna Kozemzak, REU Class of 2016, Named Recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
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DENVER (CBS4)– Organizers of the first marijuana club in Denver are promising more events to come after their premiere event on New Year's Eve.
Club 64 takes its name from the amendment legalizing small amounts of pot in Colorado for those 21 years and older.
"Club 64 is a gathering of individuals in a free country who like to exercise their constitutional rights together," said the attorney for Club 64 Robert Corry. "Which the voters of Colorado wisely gave us."
At the first cannabis club in Denver, members pay a $30 fee and can bring their own marijuana or share with someone else. Marijuana is not sold at the club.
"It's 100 percent legal because Amendment 64 is absolutely explicit that adults have the right to associate with each other and exercise their constitutional rights," said Corry.
Police in Denver said they have no plans to do anything about the club.
"The interesting thing about marijuana is it's more fun because the government says, 'Don't do it.' Just like anything the forbidden fruit is always the sweetest," said Corry. It's larger than pot, it's about basic freedom."
Corry expects establishments like Club 64 will become a common sight across Colorado and eventually the U.S.
"I think it's a good idea, I don't want to own this idea. I think many others will imitate this idea and I hope that happens," said Corry.


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Date: 7/5/2010
Planning Officers Society President, David Hackforth, endorses the need to minimise disruption of the planning system. He told Planning magazine that the system has turned out more complex than it was before reforms were put in place, so it would be good to get back to something simpler and quicker. But the last thing it needs is the upheaval caused by a complete overhaul.
Significant changes brought about by the 2004 and 2008 legislation are still bedding down; we don't want a new planning act that will bring delays and uncertainty, said Hackforth.
The President went on to explain that whatever the incoming government's reforms, it should not lose sight of planning's positive role. Ensuring that development happens in the right place, helping economic recovery and tackling issues such as climate change are all areas in which planning has a part to play. The worst thing in the world would be to see planning go back to being just a regulatory system, he concluded.
New POS Mainfesto to be launched in an attempt to influence the new Government


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Easyjet passengers spend Christmas at Bristol Airport hotel
Easyjet passengers hoping to enjoy Christmas in Madeira had to settle for a hotel near Bristol Airport instead - after their plane could not land.
The flight took off from Bristol Airport on Christmas Eve bound for Madeira but, after two hours in the air, passengers were told they would be returning to Bristol as Fucnhal Airport had to be closed due to bad weather.
Extremely disappointed travellers then had to spend two nights - and Christmas Day - at the Holiday Inn near Bristol Airport.
One passenger, Katie Curtis, from Plymouth, told the BBC she had been on her way to spend Christmas with her mum, saying: "We had to come back and spend Christmas in the hotel.
"The children were really disappointed, they're only nine and 10 years old. They were very upset on the way home on the plane.
"My Mum in Madeira managed to get a message to Santa so there are presents in Madeira for them and there were presents here for them, too.
"The hotel has been great and we had a nice time here but it wasn't the same as spending Christmas with our parents in Madeira."
Another passenger, Agostinho Mendonca, was heading to see his wife, children, and grandchildren, who were all in Madeira. He said that while Christmas at the hotel was "nice", "some people had their families and children with them but I was just by myself."
A spokesman for Easyjet told the BBC: "The safety and welfare of our crew and passengers is Easyjet's top priority.
"We appreciate that many of those onboard may have been travelling with us to spend the festive period with loved ones."
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Balaklava Golf Club is located just over 100 kilometres north of the city of Adelaide and three kilometres east of the lower north township of Balaklava.
It has been a colourful and integral part of the community since 1923.
The course is an all year round, fully watered eighteen hole championship 5,987 metre golf course, par 72, with an Australian course rating of 72.
It boasts outstanding fairways, practice green and nets and manicured greens amongst undulating sand hills.
The course has been professionally designed to be a challenge to all golfers.
Over the years, hundreds of trees have been planted to enhance the course's natural beauty.
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So why not try a round of golf at Balaklava and enjoy the idyllic country scenery and the abundant bird life as you play.


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Slevin wrote in to share about his free pack of samples from the PO-16 Factory programmable melody synthesizer. I sampled the T.E. Pocket Operator 16 Factory that includes formats for Maschine, Kontakt, Ableton Live, Logic Pro ESX24. The library includes 112 samples between drum kits, custom sounds, custom loops and images.


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"I'm truly honored and blessed that people think that of me. At the same time, it's not an individual honor – it took 11 guys to get me here and to be as successful as I am today. It's a team accomplishment and I'm truly grateful," said Martin. "The O-line really doesn't get the credit that they deserve. I get the handoff and fans only see me running by people and scoring touchdowns, but all the hard work is in the trenches and the O-line did an awesome job this past year. I have good chemistry with them and those guys don't get a lot of credit, but this is an O-line/running back accomplishment. Those guys are fighters and that's something that I'm very appreciative of and thankful for."
Martin's selection marks the first time that a Tampa Bay offensive player has been selected to the AP All-Pro team since 1999, when fullback Mike Alstott was named first-team All-Pro.
This is Martin's first career All-Pro selection. Martin started all 16 games for Tampa Bay this past season, recording 288 carries for 1,402 rushing yards and six touchdowns, with 33 catches for 271 yards and one touchdown. Martin's 1,402 rushing yards were the second-most in the NFL and the third most in a single season in franchise history. His 1,673 yards from scrimmage were the fourth-most in the league and are the third-most in a single season in team history. Martin averaged 4.87 yards per carry, the highest mark in the NFL by any running back with at least 250 carries since 2013 (LeSean McCoy, 5.12 on 314 carries) and is the most in team history among running backs with at least 250 carries in a season.
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|Faithful followers at the church of May
So, as you probably already know, there was an excellent Simplicity meet up in Manchester (yay the North) at the weekend. Many of the truly lovely attendees have already written up some excellent posts about what was covered on the day, so I'm not going to try and cover all of the subject matter (some great write ups by Red W Sews and Wrong Doll). But believe me, it was fantastic. The sheer amount of tips and advice that May Martin was able to cover was astounding, as was the goody bag of patterns and magazines, so a huge thank you to Hannah at Conker Comms and to Simplicity for their generosity and general brilliance.
Having had a few days to reflect (and test out some of the tips), here are my take aways from the day:
1. TV editing can be misleading: I knew from GBSB that May really knew her stuff and that she seemed like a nice person. What I didn't expect was how much I would really, really like her - she instantly put us at our ease, had a brilliant sense of humour and made us all feel like we were all mates getting together for a bit of a chat. I honestly could have listened to her all day. I loved her passion, her stories about previous students and the frequent 'May Mantras', which were genius. Just a lovely, lovely lady
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2. Sewing is still heavily female dominated: Obviously I'm always happy to spend time with clever, creative women, but it was clear from the event that there is still a very strong female bias (no pun intended) to sewing. Yes, there are more men on the Sewing Bee than last year, but it would be fantastic to have more men participating and seeing more of their amazing skills
3. Everyone buggers it up sometime: I still have this frustration with not seeing steady improvement, and simple things causing me to get cross with certain projects, so it was a good reminder that errors still happen even to the best sewists. The main thing is to learn how to get out of those tangles with a calm and measured approach that is going to always protect your garment or project. May's tips for when your sewing machine decides to eat your machine are going to be so useful
4. You probably already know why you are going wrong: You've just decided to cut some corners. We all know: use the right needle, use decent thread, read your manuals. In many cases, it might well be your machine that is causing the issue, but it was probably your choice to do something a bit faster or without the right amount of prep that is actually at fault
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Whenever my AATEA class (Animal-Assisted Therapy, Education, Activities) posts for enrollment, I get emails and phone calls from people interested in visiting with their dog, but not sure where to start, or what is required to become an animal-assisted therapy team.
Most animal-assisted therapy teams will test and register with a national organization like Pet Partners. They may also look for a local group like HEART Programs or Angels on a Leash (in my area—other areas will have different local groups).
The larger national organizations will typically be the ones to test the team, register them, and provide workshops, protocols, and insurance, while the local organizations often help individual teams more easily find local places to visit, but they too may require their own evaluation before teams can join them.
In the seventeen-plus years I've been teaching animal-assisted therapy classes, testing teams, and holding workshops for Pet Partners, I have encountered less than a dozen teams who did not do any training with their dogs before enrolling in the AATEA class or taking the Pet Partners evaluation.
In short, if you have a dog you'd like to visit with as a therapy dog, start training classes as soon as you can. Find a trainer familiar with the requirements of the national organization you're interested in registering with, and who has a good working knowledge of the finer points of behavior modification. Almost every visiting dog I have ever trained or tested has at least one area that will require a little behavior modification to help them be solid at this work and to keep them happily working for years.
For many teams the evaluation is the main hurdle they focus on, but it is only a snapshot of the team's skill/aptitude. Here is a clip from Boo's last Pet Partners evaluation (note that Boo was almost completely blind in this and the video below).
Even once a team passes an evaluation, to be a good solid visiting team, handlers and their dogs will need more skills than tested for on most national evaluations and handlers will need an understanding of the visiting nuances that change with different populations and facilities. I covered many of these details in my book A Dog Named Boo.
Any class that prepares you to become a visiting team will, usually, guide you in the necessary skills for an evaluation, but should be as, if not more, focused on the additional visiting skills necessary for successful visiting. It should teach the handler tips to be the best advocate for their dog, for example:
- Reading and managing their dog's stress on a visit
- Guiding a client in how to appropriately pet their dog
- How to best navigate the various environments and interpersonal interactions they and their dog will encounter with different populations in a variety of facility
- Different techniques that allow the best interactions between the client and dog. We see a number of these skills in this video where Boo is visiting the retired sisters at Maryknoll. A few of those skills are:
- Positioning
- Walk-alongs
- Boo's famous lap sitting for sisters with limited reach
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The Three Dogs Animal-Assisted Therapy Education and Activities class is like college level training for you and your dog. Here are a couple teams from the Fall 2015 class enjoying the last day of mock visits with some lovely girl scouts.


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He doesn't exactly speak with a brogue. But James L. Brooks is all Irish as far as the U.S.-Ireland Alliance is concerned.
The group is feting the Oscar- and Emmy-winning multihyphenate during its third annual Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film pre-Academy Awards party — the first non-Irish person to capture that distinction. Ireland natives Fiona Shaw and Colm Meaney have also been tapped for honors.
"For someone with identity issues, it's great to be an honorary anything," quips Brooks, who describes himself as something of a mutt, with a Russian/Eastern European Jewish pedigree.
So, what makes the Irish so enamored of the Brooklyn-born Brooks, producer of the classic American family comedy "The Simpsons"?
"I've been told they have an unhealthy obsession with 'The Simpsons' over there," Brooks says of the long-running Fox series and its bigscreen spinoff.
In fact, "The Simpsons Movie" earned E1.2 million ($1.75 million) when it opened on the Emerald Isle, the best bow in the country in five years. Although the show doesn't boast an overtly Irish character, the film version introduced a Irishman named Colin — voiced by Tress MacNeille — amping up some Celtic pride.
Trina Vargo, president and founder of the alliance, a nonprofit aimed at fostering ties between Hollywood and the Irish film community, says it's not such a stretch to claim Brooks as one of its own.
"It's been said that there are two kinds of people: the Irish and those who lack imagination. So Jim is Irish as far as we're concerned," she says.
Like the playwright-poet-author Wilde, Brooks is known for his sharp wit, as evidenced by his classic films "Terms of Endearment," "Broadcast News" and "As Good as It Gets." Brooks' barbed comedic sensibilities mesh well with those emanating from Ireland, which has produced a multitude of literary funnymen, including the great satirist Jonathan Swift.
"I do have a thing for Ireland; I have always felt like a compadre to black Irish," Brooks explains, referring to his own dark locks. "And anything named after Oscar Wilde is amazing. I stood in front of his father's house in Dublin and looked at it. I once got into George Bernard Shaw's nursery. I have a natural kinship (with the Irish writers). Ireland has always been great for writers and great to writers."
As for the award, Brooks joins a growing pantheon of honorees that includes Jim Sheridan, Neil Jordan, Terry George, David Holmes, Bill Monahan and Van Morrison.
"I love what the evening is about, which is to try and help Irish film and get them over here and to mix it up," says Brooks. "It sounds like a loose, fun evening."
Perhaps Brooks could pay back the Irish with a "Simpsons" shoutout to his new brethren. While Homer and the gang have visited a number of foreign locales in seasons past, including Brazil, Japan and Australia, they've never touched down in the land of Eire. Could a future Simpsons trip to Ireland be in the cards now?


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Futu Manu (Literally 'Fighting Chicken' in Tetum), commonly known as cockfighting, is a common bloodsport throughout Timor Leste, and indeed, South East Asia. Men of all ages gather daily at the markets where they bring their finest fighting cocks. The majestic beasts are trained for months at a time to improve the strength of their legs, and their ability to outperform their opponent. They are quiet costly (about $50 USD). A fight can last seconds and always ends in a dead chicken. The body is then plucked and eaten.
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BIONICLE was once part of LEGO's TECHNIC line, which had similar functions to early BIONICLE sets.
The TECHNIC line was started by LEGO in 1977 in Europe, called a 'Technical Set'. These sets were similar to normal LEGO sets of the time, but had several places for pins and gears. These pins and gears could work to create realistic technical movement. The next year the line launched in the USA, under the heading 'Expert Builder'. The 'Expert Builder' sets were cars, and cranes, and other assorted vehicles. This year featured the first appearance of the plus-rod piece, available on one side of certain pins. The bulldozer set of 1979 was one of the first LEGO sets ever to include treads, and the next year the automobile sets featured a great advancement in building construction.
1981 featured a huge leap in construction advancement with the introduction of several toothed connector elements. Currently the line was doing pretty well, but the true advancements in TECHNIC construction was still on the horizon. In 1982, the TECHNIC: Universal Building Set line was launched with models that could be several different things. This year featured the plus rod's first appearance, a huge leap in TECHNIC construction. The pneumatic system line was released in TECHNIC in 1983, featuring a pump-based system. The pneumatic sets did have several drawbacks in the way they were constructed.
1986 featured the first play themes regarding TECHNIC, the Arctic Action wave. It featured the first appearance of TECHNIC figures within vehicles in an arctic setting. The first transforming TECHNIC set was the only set of next year, a truck that could transform into a robot. Several new construction types were introduced including an improved chassis. 1989 was the golden year for TECHNIC, including improved pneumatics, nine new fully functional sets, and a huge lift arm.
1994 was a huge year for the TECHNIC line with the Super Car set, the pinnacle of TECHNIC design. It had some pieces exclusive to it, and a very detailed body. Overall, the Super Car was one of the best TECHNIC sets ever. The Universal sets reached their pinnacle as well with huge multi-part sets with new pieces to improve suspension. The next year featured the 'Tech Play' and 'Tech Build' lines being introduced, focusing on either play value of the building experience. There was a Control Center set with helicopters and a T-Rex, all controlled by an electronic motor.
More and more smaller TECHNIC sets were released, focusing more on play value and that aspect. The Space Shuttle set was a huge design leap with a 9V motor system and fiber-optic connectors. The fiber-optic connectors were a huge leap for LEGO. 1997 featured several transforming sets, such as a submarine to a robot. The 9V motor system was now widespread, and TECHNIC sets focused on build or play value. 1998 was an explosion for TECHNIC sets with all new ranges of sets. The TECHNIC mini-figures returned in battle vehicles, and then there were several smaller TECHNIC sets that still had the advancements of the first. TECHNIC was moving into a new age.
BIONICLE was in motion for a launch under the TECHNIC brand name in 2001. But a filler line was needed, and so the RoboRiders were created. Swamp, Lava, Frost, Onyx, Dust, and Power were six vehicles trying to fight a super RoboRider and a computer virus. RoboRiders flopped however, but did their job paving the way for BIONICLE. Meanwhile the core line of TECHNIC figures continued to be just small little sets, losing the complexity of past years. However, this decade would change TECHNIC forever.
In 2001, BIONICLE launched under the TECHNIC line with revolutionary new construction types and builds. Normal TECHNIC sets began to regain complexity, but they were different. No longer did the beams with axle holes have LEGO studs, they were now smooth. The new TECHNIC line had begun with smoothed out beams and pieces. In 2002, BIONICLE left TECHNIC and became a full-fledged line, though it continued to use TECHNIC elements in larger sets such as the Bahrag. That year, TECHNIC was reduced to only three sets, perhaps to focus on BIONICLE over TECHNIC. 2003 was all construction equipment going into a key year for TECHNIC.
To make TECHNIC a kid-friendly line, LEGO made lines of sets that had special functions, and some of these lines had a story behind them.
- Slizer (Known in North America as "Throwbots") - A line of action figures that each had a special disk-throwing function. Although both Slizers and Throwbots were the same product line, they had two separate storylines.
- Speed Slammers - A line of vehicles that were propelled by a "slammer" constructed of the same types of pieces as the vehicle.
- Robo-Riders - Another line of vehicle sets. Each was "adopted" to an environment. The line also had a storyline to promote the sets.
- BIONICLE (formerly) - Designed to be storyline-based product themes, designs were somewhat based off of the previous Robo-Riders and Slizer sets. After successfully taking off it branched off of the TECHNIC line to become its own separate toy line.
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They say opposites attract, and for werewolves Anna and Charles, this is certainly true. Charles, the pack enforcer, is a dominant alpha - whereas Anna has the power to calm others of her kind. Now that werewolves have dared to reveal themselves to humans, it's their job to keep the pack in line. The pressure mounts when the FBI requires Charles' assistance. He's sent on a mission to Boston with Anna, and they quickly realise that a serial killer is targeting werewolves. And that they're next on the killer's list.
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LG Will Build Flexible Displays in 2013
Yeah, you got that right, LG is currently developing flexible displays this year and it is expected that the first smart phones with flexible displays will be released before the end of 2013. This announcement was made today by a company spokesman interviewed by Korea Times. According to Frank Lee, the person who gave the interview, LG is currently working on its first device featuring a flexible display and it is expected that at the end of Q4 of 2013 mass production will begin. The idea of a flexible display is not that new, if memory serves Philips was talking about that stuff some years ago, back in 2005 even, so this is hardly breaking news. What is new is the fact that LG(who used to have its LCD panel factory in a joint venture with Philips) officially announced that they are committed to manufacture them for mass production very soon, and that's cool. LG even presented one of its flexible panels last month, a 5 inches wide OLED display, with full HD resolution and also they released the first curved OLED TV display in the world. They are in a bitter rivalry with Samsung in this field of producing displays for smart devices and TV sets. Samsung themselves are working on a flexible display for smart phones, and they too presented one of their prototypes at CES 2013. Today's announcement contradicts what LG's Vice President for Europe said recently, that the technology is not mature yet and we will have to wait quite a bit to see flexible displays on our gadgets. LG plans to manufacture flexible displays and sell them to everyone interested. The production will begin at LG's E2 line in the Paju industrial complex, according to Mr. Frank Lee, and LG will use, let me quote him on that : "4.5th generation glass-cutting technology for the OLED flexible displays." I really don't know what that means, but it sounds interesting. I can't wait to put my hands on a flexible smartphone, imagine the possibilities! Source : Korea Times


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Chicago-based Envestnet (ENV) , who specializes in online investment tools, paid more than $600m for Yodlee (YDLE) , who provides investment Apps to more than half of the large banks in the US. On the back of a Wall Street Journal article last week about the ever-changing investment options for mobile users, the way we invest in general prompted this takeover.
Shares in Yodlee are up almost 30% in morning trading on this acquisition and shares of Envestnet were lower by over 20% as Envestnet gets a Cloud vendor and the race to merge like companies and leverage synergies and market share continues.
Yodlee has been up and down in 2015 after selling off in the first quarter of 2015 and looking terrible for holders, down some 25% before the market recognized that an acquisition was imminent. The recent Wall Street Journal article led investors to get on board, and after the company conference call yesterday, they announced they were being bought outright by Envestnet.
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The Script on the Science of Hit-Making (Video)
The Irish trio sat down with THR to talk about the inspiration for their latest single, "For the First Time," a song inspired not so much by a relationship as it was by the recent recession.
"We threw away cool a long time ago," says Script singer Danny O'Donoghue. "We don't give a shit. We've never given a shit." The frontman is responding to one critic's description of his band's music as "mamby pamby food court fluff." Witty verbiage, no doubt, but it's the Irish trio that's laughing all the way to the bank.
In the three years since The Script's self-titled 2008 debut was released, the band has sold nearly two million copies of that album, thanks in no small part to the international hit, "Breakeven." And it looks like their sophomore effort, Science & Faith, is destined to have a similar fate as it rides the success of its kick-off single "For the First Time."
Like "Breakeven," the newest Script offering has everything you want in a song -- undeniable hooks, a swelling chorus, anthemic guitar-led melodies -- while the band's audience seems to defy age, gender or demographic breakdowns. It's a trait they share with fellow countrymen U2, for whom they opened in 2009 (they landed the warm-up slot for Paul McCartney that year, too), and one that's sure to carry them well into the next album cycle.
Currently in the thick of a six-week U.S. tour, and headed to Asia in November, The Script's O'Donoghue, guitarist Mark Sheehan and drummer Glen Power sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the inspiration for their latest hit, which didn't have as much to do with a relationship as it did with the recession.
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The characters are remnants of an occult war in a city that sits between the realms of the waking and dreaming world. War machines lie strewn across the streets, but these are not obstacles, they are sources of potential strength. The characters themselves are cobbled together war machines...their minds embedded in a biomechanical matrix, constantly require mystical energy to remain psychically active, and more mystical energy to empower their bio-mechanical bodies.
The characters awaken as the last of the living soldiers from ancient warring empires take their final stands against one another. They have no memories of the war, and must struggle to make sense of the events around them as the dwindling resources of the war (and their chance at survival) is scavenged by others like them, and desperately reclaimed by the living soldiers who were once their masters.
Around them are new limbs to attach to their frames, new frames to attach their biomechanical matrixes into, new psychic programs to upgrade their biomechanical matrixes (at the risk of overwriting their existing skills and identies). Most importantly, there are sources of power that need to be claimed and held, to gain control over the city, and create peace and stability long enough to understand what the hell is going on.
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Please would you mind donating some dosh for the charity walk, taking place in June 2014.
No matter how little and humungerouly big, every little penny helps and goes directly to the cause.
Why BHF? My Gran (bless her) passed away with Heart Failure, Heart Disease and a Chronic Kidney Disease. Heart being the main cause of her passing.
She was truly incredibly brave and strong faith too. I hope I helped to keep her strong right upto her last day. I'm thankful that she wasn't in any pain or suffering and went peacefully, quickly and quietly.
I miss her so very much. She was my world. God bless you Gran and continue to watch over me.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – Karrie Webb knows her golf history, and it inspires her.
It makes her especially formidable again this week at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. There's a load of women's golf history here, and Webb would love to become an even more meaningful part of it than she already is. She's a two-time winner here, claiming titles in 2000 and '06, and she would relish becoming just the fourth three-time winner of this 43-year-old event. Annika Sorenstam, Amy Alcott and Betsy King were three-time winners here.
Just last month, Webb won the JTBC Founders Cup, her second LPGA title this year. That's an event created to honor the tour's founders and pioneers. Nobody appreciates the purpose of that event more than Webb.
With her win in Phoenix, Webb tied Babe Zaharias for 10th on the LPGA's career winner's list with 41 titles.
Kraft Nabisco Championship: Articles, videos and photos
With a victory this week, Webb would claim her eighth major championship title. That would tie Patty Berg for sixth among women who have won the most majors.
"I feel like my game is as good as it's ever been as far as having the ability to win majors," Webb said.
At 39, why does Webb believe her game is good for majors?
"I feel like I'm in as good a place mentally on the golf course as I have ever been, probably because I understand what it takes out there for me to play well," she said.
Through the first six events of this year, Webb's statistics are impressive. Nobody has posted more rounds in the 60s. She's first in official money ($531,141), first in the CME Race to the Globe and first in the Rolex Player of the Year standings. She's second in scoring average (69.7) and second in both putting average and putts per greens in regulation.


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It's a big beautiful diverse world out there and we are committed to working with performers that represent all aspects of it. We are currently developing community projects for young performers of colour who are interested in exploring theatre, music, and dance. Stay tuned to this web page for workshops and casting calls!
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In this first call, we are seeking performers from ages 18-45.
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As many of you may have noticed from my overreaction to the cold a couple of weeks ago, temperatures are dropping in Paris.
I honestly have no concept of how winter works. Los Angeles winters are when everyone breaks out their sweaters, but have to take them off by noon because it is too hot. Sandals are still an acceptable footwear option. Scarves and hats are accessories, and puffy jackets are too hideous to be considered.
I broke out the puffy jacket. I didn't care that it was shapeless and transformed me into a human marshmallow. I put it on and realized that it is the warmest thing I own, and there are about 6 more months of cold weather to come. Now is not the time for vanity.
My solution to this is to make bone broth. The glorious trash soup that hipsters will pay a stupid amount of money for.
The recipe for bone broth might as well be pour water over trash and herbs, bring to a simmer and forget about it. This may not sound appetizing, but it is delicious.
Now would also be a good time to fess up and admit that I make my dog's food. This involves skinning and boiling 2 chickens, and then adding veggies, rice and lentils. It also means that I have a lot of chicken carcasses that I am loathe to throw away without using them first.
So, after I have stripped the chicken from the bones, I roast them and boil them with the skin from the chicken, vegetable scraps, herbs and a few spices. It is by no means glamorous, but bone broth shouldn't be.
You can always go out and buy the ingredients for your broth, but I find it best to save up scraps from the week (either in the freezer, or in the fridge). This way you are saving money, and cutting back on food waste.
Also, don't feel like you have to drink the broth straight. The flavor can be a little overwhelming, but it can also be used like a broth concentrate. If I am cooking anything that calls for chicken broth, I simply dilute my bone broth with water, the flavor is far superior to anything store bought.
Bone Broth Recipe
Bones from 2 chickens (skin too, if you have it)
Vegetable scraps (or whole vegetables)
-Carrot peels
-Onion and garlic skins (I used some leftover leeks for this batch)
-Celery leaves
-Parsley stems
2 Bay leafs
3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
10 peppercorns
2 tbs vinegar of your choice
Salt to taste
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place your bones on a foil lined tray. I generally don't boil my bones first because they are coming from boiled chicken, but if you are using raw bones, boil them first. Put tray in the oven, for 15 min.
- turn the bones over and roast until they are a nice golden brown. I usually check every 5 minutes.
- Place the bones in a large stock pot, along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, and let simmer for up to 12 hours. Your broth should congeal when it is cold.


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Julie Plec Speaks on Phoebe Tonkin, Vampire Diaries Season 4 CastingMatt Richenthal at . Comments
We got right down to it with Vampire Diaries producer Julie Plec in San Diego: How can we get Phoebe Tonkin to move to Mystic Falls?!?
Fellow producer Kevin Williamson teased this possibility a few weeks ago, and then couldn't hide his interest in the former Secret Circle star sticking around The CW when we brought it up again with him at Comic-Con.
So it's your move, Julie. Make her a witch. A waitress. A love interest for Damon. We'll take Tonkin however we can get her.
In this exclusive interview with Plec, she expresses her affection for Phoebe as well, while also touching on Elena's transformation and the new vampire hunter coming to down.
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Situated at the point where the river Shannon meets the sea, Limerick city is a must visit for rugby fans; it's the home of Munster rugby, and a match at their stadium, Thomond Park, is a sight to behold. The city also boasts the impressive St. John's Castle and the bustling Milk and Potato markets on weekends, while the rest of the county is a retreat from the urban chaos with lush farmlands all around.
Mayo is often first on the list of anyone travelling to the west of Ireland, and for good reason. This large coastal county is where you'll find the brooding Croagh Patrick, which pilgrims climb to honour Ireland's patron saint every year; the village of Cong, where The Quiet Man was filmed and where an exquisite medieval abbey stands; and of course the vibrant town of Westport, situated along the picturesque Clew Bay.
Stay at The Westport Woods Hotel or Similar or hand selected Bed and Breakfast
County Meath was considered to be the centre of ancient and Celtic Ireland, and was even its own kingdom at one stage. Within its borders are the ancient passage tomb of Newgrange, still completely intact after 5000 years, the Hill of Tara the political, economic, and spiritual centre of Ireland for the Celts, and more recently, the opulent Slane Castle and Gardens, still inhabited by descendants of the original owners, namely Henry Mount Charles and family.
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Ireland's smallest – but most spirited – city is Kilkenny, in the heart of the midlands. The majestic Kilkenny Castle sits in the centre of the town, overlooking savvy shoppers and rowdy revellers, while just up the main street is Ireland's newest attraction, the Smithwicks Experience (Kilkenny' answer to the Guinness Storehouse). Not far away is one of Ireland's most splendid manor homes, Mount Juliet, where you can (and should) live like royalty for a day.
Stay at Hotel Kilkenny or Similar or hand selected Bed and Breakfast
Home to one of Ireland's finest exports, Waterford Crystal, this county is a sunny seaside retreat popular with families. The calm coastline is bordered with powdery golden beaches, with plenty of quaint villages along the coast to stop off in such as Dunmore East and Tramore. A visit to Waterford city with its medieval streets, castle, and of course, the Waterford Crystal factory, is a must.
Stay at The Tower Hotel or Similar or hand selected Bed and Breakfast
Wicklow is known as the 'Garden of Ireland', and one look at the place will tell you why. Nothing but lush green fields, wooded hills, and delightful small villages make up this county. To boot, it also boasts the magnificent glacial valley and monastic settlement of Glendalough, the stunning Wicklow Mountains that just beg to be hiked through, and the charming woodland village of Avoca, whos small shop of handicrafts now has branches all over Ireland.
It's impossible not to fall in love with Dublin's stately Georgian houses, gregarious locals, laid back lifestyle and yes, even the rainy weather! This incredible city has a lifetime's worth of attractions, so don't be surprised if you want to come back as soon as you leave. Just some of the must-do's include pouring a pint of the 'black stuff' at the Guinness Storehouse, viewing the Book of Kells, and people watching on Grafton Street from Bewley's Cafe.
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By Client request this video of an itinerant Urban Turkey Buzzard culled from the voluminous video archives at the International Handyman Headquarters.
In the middle of the big city this guy arrived to enjoy a quick road kill squirrel snack on the sidewalk. Later he had a brief dispute with some local crows up on the roof of a nearby house.


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|710 sq. ft.
|Property type
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|2 nights
This apartment, recently redesigned and furnished, is located in the heart of the Old Town of Brasov - Piata Sfatului. The apartment resides in an 1890 building, Casa Mandl, and has a gorgeous view of the square, with the Black Church (Biserica Neagra) to the left and the Council House (Casa Sfatului) to the right.
The apartment is located on the 1st floor (with door code, without elevator) and features everything one may require for a luxurious stay in Brasov. The main room is 40 sqm and it features a living room area with a sofa and two armchairs, 42 Inch HDTV with Satellite (over 100 channels including English, German, Italian, Russian), DVD Player, WiFi access, fully equipped kitchen area with Miele appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave oven, electric stove), dining room area for up to six people, and much more.
The apartment also features a lovely loft area where the bedroom is located. A second room provides a folding double bed and storage space for your clothes and luggage. The bathroom is covered with warm-colored Vratza limestone and has a minimalist design. It includes ViIleroy&Boch WC and sink and a Hansgrohe Raindance shower. Everything inside is brand new and top of the line done in modern renovation style. This apartment is the ultimate luxury that Brasov has to offer in the absolutely most charming central location.
For American tourists, 110V US standard wall plugs area availble throughout the apartment.
Built during the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1890 by David Mandl and Rosa Aron, the house was used by a bank (Societatea Bancara Romana) in 1930's and poorly adapted for working class dwelling during the 1950's. The beautiful metal gate, the windows from the building doors, and the balcony floors, still bear the inscription SBR (Societatea Bancara Romana). We have preserved and restored the large double doors and the old parquet - which may squeak and crack under your feet.
This ultra luxurious and brand newly renovated studio apartment is located in the very heart of Brasov's historic district directly next to the main square of Piata Sfatului and near all of downtown Brasov attractions including the well-known Biserica Neagra which is across the square. Dozens of restaurants, cafes and nightclubs are all nearby.
If you are traveling with friends please note that this home belongs to a set of three apartments which occupy the first floor of the building. The three apartments can be rented together, communicating with each-other. The resulting 220 sqm extended apartment can host a party of 8-10 people.
The apartment resides in an 1890 building, Casa Mandl, and has a gorgeous view of the square, with the Black Church (Biserica Neagra) to the left and the Council House (Casa Sfatului) to the right.
Built during the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1890 by David Mandl and Rosa Aron, the house was used by a bank (Societatea Bancara Romana) in 1930's and poorly adapted for working class dwelling during the 1950's. The beautiful metal gate, the windows from the building doors, and the balcony floors, still bear the inscription SBR (Societatea Bancara Romana). We have preserved and restored the large double doors and the old parquet - which may squeak and crack under your feet.
Thank you very much, we enjoy brasov and the appartmant was amazing with a wounderful view
My family and I stayed in this apartment for 3 nights in July 2015. It was great. The apartment is centrally located in the heart of the public square and walking distance from everything. We parked our car the day we arrived and never used it until we left. The apartment is super clean and very functional. Tons of TV channels in Romanian and English. My personal favorite part was the shower, and the 'rain' showerhead - awesome! We stayed with small children which wasn't a problem at all. My only caution is for those that may want a quieter location; the 3 nights we stayed, the square was set up as a movie theater and showed movies each night projected on a huge picture screen . The volume was quite loud. One night, the movie dragged on until almost 1am. Outside of that, everything was perfect.
We thought that our winter vacation is almost ruined after a failed night in a hotel in Poina Brasov that our 1.5 year old toddler didn't like at all. But we managed to book this apartment for the following nights and everything turned just perfect.
The location is fantastic and as central as it can be, with the view over the Piata Sfatului and the Black Church, just next to the pedestrian street with lots of restaurants and shops. Every morning we saw an amazing sunrise and lots of pigeons that our son was happy to watch the first thing in the mornings. As it is in the center, it's a bit difficult to find a parking place, but Kinga, who was in charge of meeting us, was so nice to join us to the nearest parking place and help us with the parking. It is also very close to Poiana Brasov (just 15 min drive), so we easily managed to go to the slope every day.
The apartment is also very comfortable, luxurious and clean, with well equipped bathroom and kitchen. We were especially happy about the kitchen as I managed to cook some basic food for my son who turned to be allergic to the restaurant food that we tried the previous day.
They also gave us a mobile phone with a local number so that we could call them for any questions, which was really helpful. For our next trip to Brasov or Poiana Brasov this is the only accommodation that we are going to consider. Many thanks to the owners and the girl who met us! We will definitely visit Casa Mandl again!
I can't even begin to do this apartment justice. We stayed for 3 nights with our 22 and 15 year old children. We wish we were staying longer. The apartment is actually even better than in the photographs on line if that can be believed.
It overlooks the main square and waking to a blanket of snow, it just looks like a scene from a fairytale. We enjoyed catching the bus to the nearby skiing area, wandering around the old town and eating Langos and drinking vin fiert from the Christmas markets right outside the front door.
The apartment is actually very very spacious. It was more than big enough for the 4 of us. It even has a washing machine which we found to be a real bonus. The beds are comfy, the apartment is toasty warm, the decor lovely, the shower amazing.
If there is a better place to stay in Brasov I can't imagine it.
This VRBO rental was ideally located in the historic centre of Brasov and was a very well resourced and comfortable base from which to explore the city. The apartment itself was very spacious and if anything the photo's on the website under represented the room space available. The apartment was very clean and the owner himself was very helpful in answering questions in relation to the property and in ensuring that the visit itself was optimally supported by having a relative of his available locally to assist with all queries where neccessary.
Family stay with 5 year old twins over Christmas and New Year 2013. Truly Atmospheric. Travelling from Dubai for the picture postcard Christmas feeling, we were not disappointed. THE Christmas tree and picture postcard Christmas ambiance directly from our apartment windows - delightful.
The apartment is stunningly beautiful and lovingly restored complete with original parquet flooring. Returning to such inviting accommodation following a days skiing in very nearby Poiana Brasov was a delight. Pristine modern bathrooms, great showers, fluffy towels, percale sheets, wonderful attention to detail. Well equipped kitchen allows preparation of simple family food.
Owners, Adrian and Miheala were incredibly helpful down to the smallest detail. For more than 2 guests, we would recommend taking 2 apartments with an option on daily cleaning for a reasonable cost. Claudius, the owner of the taxi company recommended by the owners was also very professional.
We enjoyed nearby Poiana and had 5 days of ski lessons for our children. Marius at Interski is most helpful.
In Brasov, we were lucky to happen upon a soiree with the Philharmonic conducting a masterclass - it was sensational - highly recommended. Puppet theatre is also a must.
For children from 5 up to 18, Parc Adventura is great value, super and well organised outdoor activity for kids. Opens at 10am so go early and parents of kids under 7 wrap up warm as you are watching and not climbing!!
Restaurants in Brasov we loved were Bistro Poarta Scheai 4, we had an excellent beautifully cooked dinner, Sergiana for Romanian and great fun, Guara Dulce (great food, great value, wonderful steak tartare & soups). Keller did not live up to reviews at all for us personally.
In Poiana Brasov we enjoyed the novelty factor of Coliba Haiducilor.
The beauty of Brasov is just how much it has to offer. A winter combination of skiing/boarding/culture/quality childrens activities and good food is possible for good value.
Staying in Adrian & Mihaelas sumptuous apartment made our trip truly memorable and infinitely calm and relaxing. Thank you!


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I recently attended our third and final iteration of the Archives Leadership Institute (ALI), located in Decorah, Iowa. Funded by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC), the goal for the Institute is to "bring to tomorrow's leaders the insights and understanding necessary for increasing public use and appreciation of archives." However, while we won't be coming back to Decorah, we were recently notified ALI has been funded for another three-year run, and our new location will be Berea College in Berea, KY, where the Project Director resides. I will continue as part of the Steering Committee: (Rachel Vagts, ALI Director) from Berea College as well as representatives from New York (Geof Huth), Massachusetts (Beth Myers), Ohio (Dan Noonan), Oregon (Terry Baxter), Texas (Brenda Gunn), and of course, North Carolina (Tanya). For our third year, we worked with the faculty to revise the schedule and again reviewed applications (there were nearly 100 for 25 slots). The Committee conducted daily evaluations of the curriculum, and monitored the overall process by serving as facilitators for small groups in the cohort. Again, we had a wonderful week and built many new relationships.
The core curriculum remained the same, the first day focused on New Leadership Thinking and Methods (faculty and facilitator, Luther Snow). Our second day brought Dr. David Gracy (retired from the archives faculty at UT-Austin) who spoke on Advocacy. Day three brought Dan Noonan from Ohio State who presented on Strategies for Born Digital Resources. Sharon Leon (Director of Public Projects, Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and Media, George Mason) who oversees OMEKA and Scripto, focused on project management for day four. Christopher Barth, from West Point, spoke on Strategic Visioning and Team Development.
The week again ended with a special celebratory dinner (which included heartfelt stories from the participants as well as inside jokes). The group is scheduled to meet again at the annual meeting for the Society of American Archivists, being held in Cleveland in August. There will be a dinner (including ALI alumni from past years) as well as a workshop to discuss potential service activities.
The ALI Team was also recently notified we have been awarded the Society of American Archivists' Distinguished Service Award! ALI has had a tremendous impact on the archival profession by developing the potential leadership skills in a wide range of archival professionals throughout the country. I am glad I am able to continue my participation in this important program.


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How is APD differentiated from Learning Disabilities, Language Disorders, and ADHD?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is an auditory deficit in the higher auditory pathways in the central nervous system that is not the result of other higher order cognitive, language, or related disorders. Because many symptoms of Auditory Processing Disorder overlap with other disorders, it is possible that your child was previously misdiagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), PDD (Pervasive Developmental Delay), or a receptive language disorder. Or, your child may have one of these disorders or delays in addition to APD. All of these disorders share common characteristics and are often interrelated. For example, individuals with ADHD may be poor listeners and have trouble understanding and remembering spoken information, but it is the attention deficit that is impeding their ability to use the auditory information coming in, not the processing of it in the brain.
Auditory Processing Disorder and ADHD are two distinct clinical conditions with different diagnostic criteria. However, studies suggest that 50% of children diagnosed with ADHD may also have APD. Children with ADHD tend to exhibit inattention, distractibility, and hyperactivity in any environment, whereas children with Auditory Processing Disorder usually don't have difficulty focusing and paying attention in quiet environments. Children with ADHD also usually exhibit no clear pattern on auditory processing tests and inconsistencies in APD test performance, such as ear advantage (ear strength) changes on different dichotic tests (requiring the ears to compete against each other). Although there is some overlap in symptoms, individuals with Auditory Processing Disorder present primarily with complaints of poor listening skills and frequent requests for clarification, while individuals with ADHD present primarily with complaints of inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity. Remote microphone / FM systems can be very helpful for both children with ADHD and/or Auditory Processing Disorder by reducing the amount of competing background noise.
Many people feel that ADHD is too quickly diagnosed for children who are difficult to handle in the classroom and that children often end up on unnecessary medication. Auditory Processing Center offers Auditory Vigilance Testing to help distinguish ADHD from APD.
Comparison of Behaviors Demonstrated with ADHD vs. APD by Frequency of Occurrence
Auditory Processing Disorder can be differentiated from other disorders when consistent deficits occur primarily on challenging tasks involving the sense of hearing.


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The Curious Chef® 3 Piece Mixing Set is perfect for stirring up something sweet or savory. Featuring a variety of mixing utensils your little chef will have the perfect tool for any job. The different edges and depths are ideal for scraping or scooping.
The Curious Chef® 3 Piece Mixing Set features a medium silicone mixing spatula, large silicone mixing spoon, and a large poly spoon. All these tools are designed to be the perfect size and scale for little hands, keeping in mind the unique needs of their emerging fine motor skills.
- Dimensions: 0.79" L x 7.4" W x 13.39" H
- Tools feature ergonomic handles with soft touch button grips specifically designed for small hands
- Large poly spoon is safe for non-stick surfaces
- Silicone heat safe to 450°F
- Dishwasher safe and BPA free
- Appropriate for children ages 4+
Show your child how to mix in a circular motion until peaks form.
Show your child how to scrape and transfer ingredients using a spatula.
Show your child how to make their favorite juices by mixing the flavor & water together.
Ask any parent and they will tell you that safety of their children is paramount to any other job they perform. At Curious Chef® we work tirelessly to ensure hat every product we offer meets the most stringent safety standards and, more importantly, lives up to the expectations of parents! Our goal is to foster an environment where families can explore the art of cooking free from worry. With that in mind, all Curious Chef® products confirm to United States Consumer Product Safety Commission requirements ASTM F963 and CPSIA lead and phthalate limits.
Curious Chef® tools are designed with little hands in mind, including easy to grip handles, sturdy bases, convenient color coding, and wide pouring spouts. This not only makes the tools easier to use it also adds to the enjoyment of the entire cooking experience. In the end, the goal of Curious Chef® is to give families a product that allows every member of the family to safely experience the joy of cooking.
These are great kids' tools that actually work…My daughter loves cooking with mommy using her tools. This is a great way to start teaching kids healthy habits while building lasting memories! - Gene P.


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This Saturday, Exene Cervenka, legendary vocalist and cosongwriter for LA punk band X will be playing in store at 1-2-3-4 Go! Records in Oakland. The show is at 1pm. Come by and pick up a silkscreened poster I designed, and support independent record stores and labels!
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423 40th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
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Sun, 26 February 2012
The second episode served to further highlight the problems in the Salani tribe which prompted lots of discussion about the value of day one alliances and the right time to disband one. The appeal of Colton appears to be wearing off, and quite a few fans question his strategic ability. Opinions were split on Kat. Most thought her alliance would be much better off without her, but some found her clueless antics so entertaining they want her to stay around. On the whole, most folks are continuing to enjoy this season. Let's hope for more of the same in episode 3!
For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an episode recap, an interview with the castoff, and a chance for Survivor fans like yourself to sound off on what you saw and how you think the castaways are fairing in the game. Twenty four fans shared their thoughts on episode 2 and predictions for what we'll see next.
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