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Our Illinois readers may remember that the Howe Developmental Center in Tinley Park, Illinois was criticized for being the worst-run state facility for developmentally disabled adults in Illinois. It was a place where Illinois employee neglect and abuse was blamed for dozens of Illinois wrongful deaths. In fact, two Cook County wrongful death lawsuits allege that Howe Developmental Center employees and on-duty doctors failed to prevent Illinois residents from choking to death. The Illinois abuse and neglect problems were so outrageous and hopeless that Illinois closed it in June once the remaining residents found homes elsewhere.
Despite the allegations of rampant neglect and improper care, officials reported that not a single Howe Developmental Center manager or employee was fired as a result of the closing. The Chicago Tribune obtained records that show that nearly 400 former Home employees are now employed at other Illinois state facilities for the developmentally disabled. For those who fought for the closure of Howe Developmental Center, the transfers and hiring of these former employees show a lack of accountability and highlight the problems that the Illinois Department of Human Services encounters when it attempts to fire union employees for poor performance. Many advocates now worry that the culture of ineptitude prevalent at Howe Developmental Center are now spreading to other Illinois state care facilities.
Investigations performed by the United States Department of Justice and the state officials of the inspector general backed up contentions that the facility failed to provide a safe living environment for its residents. The investigations cited a record of questionable care that put Illinois residents at risk. For example, the investigation showed that one resident at Howe Developmental Center in his 50s died after employees gave him medication but neglected to monitor his vital signs after he sustained a serious head injury. Additionally, an ailing man died in his wheelchair and sat there for more than an hour before anyone noticed. These allegations of Illinois wrongful deaths, uncovered by investigations, are atrocious and highlight the problems that lack of accountability can cause.
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So I'm hi-jacking my blog for a moment, so that I can document my process for future reference, my own. (and possibly yours). I've finally mastered (more or less) making my own hook and eye clasp with copper wire. I've been trying this on and off for a while, and every time I get back to it it is like re-inventing the wheel.
Enough of that, this time I took pictures, and measurements. Before I forget, here's the process for all the world to see, and for me to remember.
Start with a length of wire (20 gage copper wire) and cut to 17 cm. Bend 4 cm in a tight fold (this will be the hook).
Wrap the wire around the large part of jewellery pliers (shown).
Grasp the resulting 'eye' with your flat pliers.
And wrap around the shaft of the hook. If the short end of the wire is too long (overlaps the eye, trim it now, as you can't do that after wrapping. It should be hidden within the wrap)
Wrap with your hand, the long untrimmed end will help, you need that extra length. You can tidy up a loose coil with your flat plier as you go along.
Then snip off the extra, and push the end down with the flat plier. Now you have an eye to attach to your chain and a double thick shaft to turn into a hook.
Using your jewellery pliers (the round nosed ones), put in a nice tight curl at the end.
Use your round-nosed pliers to pinch the curled end and bend down towards the eye into a hook.
And finish shaping it with a little bend at the bottom. Now you have a lovely little handmade by you (or in this case by me) hook.
A functional clasp needs two parts. A hook and eye. We just made a hook (with an eye). The eye is actually two eyes end to end, one that gets hooked, and one that gets attached to a chain or cord.
Next up, you need to make the second part. The eye of the clasp. Stay tuned.

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In the last installment we considered what the MCC (Massachusetts Catholic Conference) was all about, according to the bishops and Attorney Saunders, chief lobbyist. Now let's take a closer look.
When Saunders was introduced to the press in 2005, then-archbishop O'Malley said that he looked forward to working with the Board of Governors of the MCC and Saunders. It's hard to see how it could be otherwise - the four Governors of the MCC consist of the four bishops of the MCC, one of which is O'Malley! In fact, one searches in vain for anyone making policy for the MCC, other than the bishops. Since there are none, it's a safe bet that the MCC is simply an alter ego of the bishops.
It follows that the MCC staff acts as proxy for the bishops in the areas of public policy. One might call them The Apostles To The Legislature.
Their stated purposes are to witness to spiritual values, apply church teaching, and identify public needs in the areas of morality. So far, this sounds pretty much like a traditional description of what the clerical wing of the church proposes to do for the laity. The difference seems to be that this attention is directed, through the staff, to the legislature, and ultimately, through their formation and implementation of public policy, to all the citizens of the Commonwealth. This is serious stuff, because although the moral vision is peculiar to one group, it affects all, regardless of their religious convictions, through the political process.
I suppose when the legislature was mainly Catholic the MCC might have been preaching to the converted. Now, with so many non-Catholics (and ex-Catholics) among the lawmakers, the MCC might have to dig a little deeper and preach a little harder.
The MCC also states that it speaks for the Roman Catholic Church in Massachusetts. Here, I beg to differ. The church, as we know, is all of the people who make up the church, the communion of saints. To speak for the entire church the MCC would have needed to consult with the people who make up the church, to ensure that they are speaking with moral clarity, as one voice for the many. But, they didn't.
For example, I've been in this state attending Catholic churches for most of my life, and I don't recall being approached by Attorney Saunders or Attorney Avila for my opinion on a single thing. Of course Boston is a long way from Lee, or maybe it's still true that "Western Massachusetts" is identified as Worcester by those in the Hub of the Universe! But seriously, there are simple ways to seek consensus, or, at the very least, to survey the views of the Catholic people of Massachusetts, in order to represent the Catholic point of view before the legislature. In the absence of such efforts it is clear that the MCC can represent only the views of the chief executive officers of the corporation (the civil component) and not the views of the canonical body known as the church.
In the last installment we learned that the MCC aspired to be an "informational resource" for Catholics and wanted to encourage the "active participation of all Catholics in these important public debates". It is noteworthy that the MCC is willing to provide ammunition for the laity so that they can influence the public debate – but at the same time seems incapable or unwilling to maintain a discussion within Catholic ranks about what the Catholic position should be.
Should anyone doubt that there is a predetermined game plan which the troops are expected to follow, please revisit the link to the MCC-NET sign up page, where you will find a loyalty oath. This makes it plain that potential civil activists will be working under the "Exclusive Direction" (emphasis in original) of the bishops of the diocese. Loyal lay members are urged to participate, so that they can experience the satisfaction of leaving the sidelines for a place on the "winning team" in the legislative battles. The approach is not subtle.
However, some of the language is coy. The MCC, like the bishops, cannot say what they really want, as some of it would undoubtedly cross the line into political advocacy, running afoul of IRS and state-imposed guidelines. For this reason a great deal of code is necessary. Future posts will discuss this code, and how this code relates to Bill 1523.
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I bought this dress last year but I can't remember where from. I saw it on the sugarhill boutique website and loved the colour so had to track it down and make it mine. It's one of those dresses that you can just throw on and trust it to brighten your day and stay looking fab even when you've been sitting on it all day. I'm so glad I snapped up this asos cardigan especially as I got it half price. It's super snuggly and warm and has extra long sleeves that make it even more cozy.
I hope you all had lovely weekends and have exciting weeks ahead. I'm off to Ikea again tonight then helping my boyfriends sister decorate her office/spare room as a birthday surprise for her boyfriend, planning on going to see both The King's Speech and Black Swan at some point this week, going out for a meal with friends on Wednesday for my birthday and having Thursday off work as a birthday treat. Phew. And then it will be the weekend again, RESULT!


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Drig seeking new Solo Baritone
The band was sorry to see Emma Shaw leaving in January and we thank her for her fantastic contribution over the last couple of years. We are now entering an exciting new period under new MD Tommy Tynan, and there is now a super opportunity on Solo Baritone here at Drig. If you are interested, or know anyone who would be up for the challenge, please get in touch!
Thomas Tynan appointed Musical Director
Drighlington Band is delighted to announce Thomas Tynan as Musical Director.
Thomas is a Tuba player and Conductor from the brass banding heartland of Saddleworth. He started quite young in brass and then made the move onto percussion, where he made it to the local Marsden Silver Prize Band at the age of 13. After a year, he moved onto BBb Bass with the band and made his name as a Tuba player, performing with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain from the age of 15, achieving Principal Bass at the age of 16 and picking up a Katie Ogden Solo Award.
Thomas also performed with the Halle Youth Orchestra at the age of 16 and at the age of 17 was invited to join the world-famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band on BBb Bass. During his time at Grimethorpe, he took part in CD Recordings, a sell-out tour to Australia, performances at the Royal Albert Hall and The Sage Gateshead, and most memorably the 2015 British Open Brass Band Championships win at the Symphony Hall. Thomas first took his hand to the baton at the start of 2016, taking Linthwaite Band from the brink of folding to a steady performance at the Yorkshire Areas just a few months later.
After taking a break from the banding scene, Thomas is now also a playing member of Oldham Band (Lees), and runs his own online Pie Business, Saddleworth's Humble Pie, which specialises in gourmet pies with contemporary fillings.
Great result at Spring Festival 2017
Drighlington Band enjoyed another year at Blackpool's Spring Festival on 13th May, competing in the Senior Trophy against 18 other bands.
The band played off draw number 14 and this year's test piece was Salute to Youth by Gilbert Vinter.
The performance went very well under Duncan Beckley's direction which led to Drighlington being placed in 5th, narrowly missing out on promotion by just one place.
Onwards & upwards, we look forward to competing in the festival once again in 2018 and aiming to do one better and gain promotion to the Senior Cup.
3rd November 2018
19th December 2018
Bramham Park Christmas Concert


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The Moutarde de Meaux, or Meaux Mustard is a rustic mustard that has some similarities with the Dijon mustard, being a pleasant, relatively soft mustard. A difference can be found in its preparation, Moutarde de Meaux has vinegar as an ingredient while Dijon Mustard uses white wine.
In 1760 a monk of the ancient religious order of Meaux confided in the Pommery family the secret recipe of their marvelous grainy mustard, which since 1632 had regularly graced the tables of the Kings of France.
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What you believe is what you see. As you paint reality with the inner sub-modalities that you have accepted as true remember that your canvas might not be the same as mine. It is in the commonality of beliefs that we see eye to eye and forge a mutual understanding. The truth is black and white and our beliefs color the truth with our own perceptions of the reality. We are comforted in adding color to our world for it resolves our longing for closure.
When we see things occurring in how we believe they are, it reinforces our belief andanchors that pleasure in our subconscious mind. We program a favorable response and we feel secure as a result. When circumstances arise to challenge our accepted beliefs we become edgy, uncomfortable and reactive. Why? Because our security lies in what we 'know' is real. Anything that flips our programmed image and belief is very unsettling. This is the point where we can all allow the guidance from the Divine and put our egos in the back seat.
This is the point where we make a decision. We cut off any other possibilities and choose a path that supports our growth and expansion. We proceed toward fulfilling our Divine purposes in Divine order. We have made a 'life-supporting' choice. Choosing life requires complete trust in the Divine. Notjust belief, but faith in the reality that you were created to express certain talents, skills and abilities to fulfill 'God's plan for you'; your Divine purpose.
Do you believe that God made a mistake in creating you the way you are? Does what you see in your life only forge beliefs that deny exactly what you were created to express? If you believe that your life is worthless, it is. If you KNOW that it isn't, it is as well. Choosing to know why you are here over what you believe you have experienced is the determining factor in moving toward complete and utter fulfillment.
Moving from believing into knowing requires faith in something beyond your experience. It means completely trusting God despite what you are experiencing. It means that you actively choose to see a favorable result regardless of any circumstances that are contrary to your blessings.
You are unique. You are loved. You are already fulfilled. You just need to realize it, accept it and allow the Divine to guide you into complete and utter fruition of your Divine purpose. Be ye therefore perfect. ~Dean A. Banks, D.D. (Spirituality Guidance Channel)


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Start date:03-14-2018
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Job Id:44862
Perform data entry and customer service related tasks in a fast-paced environment in support of clinical testing performed in Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories.
- Enters sample collection information and patient demographic information into the Orchard Harvest or other LIS system.
- Participates in the verification of data entry accuracy by checking each requisition against data entered in Orchard Harvest or other LIS system and logs and corrects errors found.
- Scans laboratory requisitions into the Orchard Harvest or other LIS system and assures completeness of scanning process.
- Files requisitions by date entered for proper storage.
- May assist in organizing requisitions for storage and overseeing rotation of records for shredding.
- Contributes to the oversight of database changes in the Harvest or other LIS system in support of new providers and locations.
- Ensures completion of all daily work in the data entry process, included quality control checks.
- Keeps work area neat and organized.
- Follows all company safety policies & other safety precautions within work area.
- Regular attendance and timeliness are essential.
- HS diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience as a Medical Transcriptionist is strongly preferred.
- One year previous work experience in customer service and data entry functions preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and focus required.
- Documented typing speed of at least 50 wpm with extraordinary accuracy.
- Work requires the analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources.
- Ability to discern alpha numeric data accurately and identify when there are discrepancies.
- Desire to investigate problems and thrives on finding solutions.
- Work requires familiarity with computers; specifically use of Microsoft™ Windows and Microsoft Office software.
- Work requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
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- Positive team oriented attitude and flexibility.
- Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday 7:30am to 4:00pm and overtime when needed.
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2014 Referendum
On November 4, 2014, the St. Lucie County community voted overwhelmingly to support the reauthorization of the Children's Services Council and to continue the support to local children and families. We are enormously grateful for the way that St. Lucie County consistently makes children a priority in our community.
Thank you to our friends, our funded programs, our community partners and everyone who has supported us over the last 24 years. We will continue to work every day to meet the needs of the children and families in St. Lucie County because it's Our Children. Our Community. Our Future.


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Latitude: 52.6742 / 52°40'26"N
Longitude: -2.2188 / 2°13'7"W
OS Eastings: 385301
OS Northings: 308517
OS Grid: SJ853085
Mapcode National: GBR 18B.9W3
Mapcode Global: WHBFJ.W1LR
Entry Name: Harvington Birch Farmhouse
Listing Date: 28 March 1985
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1039333
English Heritage Legacy ID: 271363
Location: Brewood and Coven, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, ST19
County: Staffordshire
District: South Staffordshire
Civil Parish: Brewood and Coven
Traditional County: Staffordshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Staffordshire
Church of England Parish: Bishop's Wood St John the Evangelist
Church of England Diocese: Lichfield
4/55 Harvington Birch Farmhouse
Farmhouse. Late C18. Red brick with dentilled eaves
course; concrete tile roof; brick stack to rear.
3 storeys; 3 windows; glazing bar sashes with raised
keystones; central half glazed door with enriched
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Chance The Rapper And Childish Gambino's Joint Mixtape
In any event that is the thing that Donald Glover is persuading after an exceptionally intrigue backstage meeting amid the current year's Emmy Awards. While the night turned out to be prosperous for the multi-hyphenate as he left with two trophies for his work on his FX TV arrangement Atlanta, he additionally dropped of a a golden snippet of information on the development of the beforehand teased joint mixtape with Chance The Rapper.
"I don't ever want to do anything because I'm forced to," Glover started when reacting to an inquiry on regardless of whether he would keep on doing music in light of his on-screen achievement. ""I feel like when you do that, things start to get bad and you jump the shark. Also, I feel like if I don't make a Chance the Rapper mixtape, like double mixtape,, a bunch of 14-year olds are going to kick my ass. They stop me in the city and it's sort of terrifying. Youth scares me. In this way, I have an inclination that I got the opportunity to accomplish something. I most likely will."
That is consoling news originating from Donald, who one expressed that he'd be hanging up his melodic modify inner self of Childish Gambino. He'd later go ahead to probably abnegate on the idea in a meeting on BBC Radio, and Sunday night's most recent question and answer session appeared to twofold down on his hesitance to throw in the towel on the music.
Outside of the music, in any case, he's thrived, catching his initial two Emmy grants on Sunday night, one for Outstanding Director of a Comedy Series, bcoming the primary dark executive to do as such, and a moment for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Atlanta has effectively gotten the green light on a sophomore season and will continue shooting for season 2 at the highest point of 2018 while Glover films for his part as a youthful Lando Calrissian on the prospective Han Solo spinoff Star Wars film meanwhile.
With respect to Chance, the Chicago-reared rapper likewise showed up at the 69th emphasis of the honors service, loaning a visitor verse on have Stephen Colbert's opening number. Catch Glover's remarks at the 5:15-minute marker below.


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News > American Eurocopter appoints 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee
August 21, 2012
Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter announced today that it has appointed the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee. This committee will evaluate the applications and determine the winner of the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety award.
This prestigious award, established by American Eurocopter in 2006, was created with the purpose of promoting a higher level of safety within the air medical industry. As part of the award, American Eurocopter contributes up to $10,000 to the winner of the award to further develop aviation safety initiatives within their organization. This will be the sixth year for the award.
In 2011, Flight For Life Transport System won the award for its long history of involvement locally, regionally and nationally to promote safety in the air medical transport industry. Flight For Life was the first hospital-based EMS helicopter program in Wisconsin, completing its first patient transport in January of 1984. In 1996, it became the first air medical program in Wisconsin to gain CAMTS accreditation, a standing it has held ever since.
All programs and operators who are members of the Association of Air Medical Service (AAMS) are eligible to apply for the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, and may nominate themselves. Application forms are now available on the AAMS website (www.aams.org). To be considered for the 2012 award, completed forms must be received by September 20, 2012. Once the forms have been submitted, the 2011 Blue Ribbon Committee will review the applications and select this year's winner.
Each member of the committee has extensive background within the air medical industry:
Bill Bryant MPA/HSA (Chairman)
Mr. Bryant is the president and principle of Sierra Health Group, a national healthcare consulting firm based in Golden, CO. Mr. Bryant has over 25 years experience in the air medical industry, and has worked on consulting projects in over 30 States. He is a prior AAMS Board member and Officer.
Denise Landis, RN, EMT-P, MSA, CMTE
Ms. Landis has been in the air ambulance industry over 25 years and is the Program Director for the University of Michigan Survival Flight and is also a past President of the AAMS. She is the current Chairperson of the Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI), current Secretary/Treasurer of Michigan AAMS, President of Michigan AAA, and the Chair Elect of ACCT.
Eileen Frazer, RN, CMTE
Ms. Frazer has been the Executive Director of CAMTS since its inception in 1990. Frazer has published many articles and chapters related to safety and medical transport operations and has a regular feature in the Air Med Journal entitled "Ask CAMTS".
Ed MacDonald
Mr. MacDonald has over 42 years experience flying patients since 1970 as a combat medical evacuation pilot and 19 years of experience as an active EMS Pilot, and has held positions as a Chief Pilot, Safety Manager, and Lead Pilot. He is a retired US Army Major, and is past President of NEMSPA, past Co-Chair of the AAMS/CORE Safety Committee, and past Chairman of AMSAC.
Chris Eastlee
Mr. Eastlee is the President of the Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA) a trade association representing certificated air carriers providing air medical transport. Mr. Eastlee works with federal agencies, Congressional offices, other associations and operators themselves on issues related to aviation safety, federal aviation regulation and guidance, and manages numerous AMOA projects for the enhancement of safety.
Gerry Pagano
Mr. Pagano is the Director of Operations for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County's Trauma Hawk Aeromedical Program in West Palm Beach, Florida. He has over 30 years experience in aviation operations including combat flight assignment, air traffic control, emergency medical services and consults on air carrier certification. Mr. Pagano has been certified as an Aviation Safety Program Manager at the Transportation Safety Institute, currently serves on the AAMS Board, and is the Chairman of the AAMS Safety Committee.
Jason Schwebach MBA, MHA, CMTE
Mr. Schwebach is the Administrative Director for MedCenter Air, the transport service for Carolinas Healthcare System in Charlotte, NC. He is a former military medical service corps officer and helicopter pilot with both the US Army & US Air Force, and has been in the air-medical industry for 19 years. He is a CAMTS site surveyor, immediate past president of the North Carolina Air-Medical Affiliation and founding vice-chair for the Association of Critical Care Transport.
Chris Bryant
Chris Bryant is a retired Master Army Aviator, having served 21 years in the US Army. Chris has held numerous safety positions during his tenure on Active Duty, including serving as an Accident Investigator and Aviation Safety Officer Course Instructor at the US Army Aviation Safety/Combat Readiness Center. Additionally he was an instructor pilot in the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, is a combat veteran pilot and holds a BS from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Currently, Chris is the Fleet Safety Manager for American Eurocopter in Grand Prairie, TX.
For more information on The American Eurocopter Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, please visit www.aams.org.
About American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is the U.S. affiliate of Eurocopter, the largest helicopter manufacturer in the world, and a subsidiary of EADS North America Holdings, the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. American Eurocopter is a helicopter manufacturer and markets, sells and supports the broadest range of civil and parapublic helicopters offered by any manufacturer. The product line represents the most cost-effective, technologically-advanced helicopters, ranging from light single to heavy twin, serving all markets and missions. Company headquarters and main facility are in Grand Prairie, TX, with a large manufacturing and production facility in Columbus, MS.
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Bank Operations Department: The Bank is seeking a motivated applicant to join our team for a full time position in the bank's Operations Department located in Meridian, MS. Responsibilities for the position will include various operational tasks and customer support including reconciliation, tracking and monitoring of bank systems. Applicant should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel products. Experience within the banking industry and/or accounting experience is preferred. The position does hold opportunity for future advancement within the company. Interested candidates may contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Commercial Lender: A commercial bank in Jones County is seeking a Commercial Lender. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial and consumer lending with knowledge of credit, compliance and loan documentation. Must have the ability to conduct business development calls promoting the bank in a positive manner, willingness to participate in community events and activities and a history of doing so, and strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills. Interested candidates may submit resumes to email@example.com.
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Can't believe I forgot to blog about this! I have a few teeny, tiny, mini paintings up at the Positively Petite group show at Place Des Arts. It's an exhibition of miniature art! The ones pictured above are about 2"x3". I love how they look in those fancy ornate frames!
The show opened last Thursday and runs goes until December 17.


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Soundstage! Xperience, an online audio and home entertainment publication presented as part of the Soundstage! Network, taps into today's fastest growing segment of the audio marketplace with their exceptional review of PSB's M4U 2 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, the first-ever set of headphones to come from this award-winning Canadian speaker manufacturer.
"That circuitry [in Active Mode] boosts the signal level, adds equalization to deliver what PSB calls 'room feel', and raises the M4U 2s' input impedance to 10k ohms. This high input impedance means that the differing output impedances of various portable devices won't alter the 'phones' frequency response, and that the PSBs will draw very little current from the driving device, thus prolonging the latter's battery life."
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SOURCE: Coca-Cola FEMSA
February 23, 2016 08:30 ET
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO--(Marketwired - Feb 23, 2016) - Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: KOFL) (NYSE: KOF) ("Coca-Cola FEMSA" or the "Company"), the largest franchise bottler in the world, announces results for the fourth quarter of 2015:
In an effort to provide our readers with a more useful representation of our company's underlying financial and operating performance, we are including the term "Comparable." This means, with respect to a year-over-year comparison, the change in a given measure excluding the effects of (1) mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, (2) translation effects resulting from exchange rate movements and (3) the results of hyperinflationary economies in both periods. Currently, the only operation that qualifies as a hyperinflationary economy is Venezuela. In preparing this measure, management has used its best judgment, estimates and assumptions in order to maintain comparability.
Message from the Chief Executive Officer
"We close 2015 proud of our operations' achievements in a challenging year. On a comparable basis, we delivered balanced high single-digit revenue and double-digit operating income growth on top of a margin expansion. Importantly, building on our consumers' preference for our diversified portfolio of beverage alternatives, transactions continued to outperform volumes in most of our operations -- with still beverages accounting for 43% of our incremental transactions for the year.
"Amid Mexico's recovering consumer landscape and our system's daily efforts to present the country's consumer with increased beverage choices, we regained our track record of transaction growth -- highlighted by a recovery in sparkling beverage transactions, coupled with a 7% increase in non-carbonated beverages. In Central America, our operations built on our 7% comparable growth in 2014 to generate increased transactions during 2015. We successfully navigated Brazil's complex macroeconomic and consumer environment -- achieving 20 consecutive months of market share gains in the sparkling beverage category. In Colombia, we accomplished close to double-digit transaction growth for the third consecutive year and expanded our share of key beverage categories. We built on strong transaction and pricing growth to expand our margins in Argentina, while delivering market share gains across all of our beverage categories. Despite an exceptionally complex operating environment, our Venezuelan team generated greater market share across the sparkling beverage category, along with improved profitability. Moreover, our Philippine operations accelerated transaction growth in our core sparkling beverages, simultaneously achieving a more sustainable improvement in our profitability.
"We enter 2016 with a renewed focus on reinforcing our operating discipline and continually improving our execution standards, commercial practices, and business models to better serve our clients and consumers. We will further concentrate on strengthening our financial position, maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth for our shareholders," said John Santa Maria Otazua, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Conference call information
Our fourth quarter 2015 conference call will be held on February 23, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time (10:00 A.M. Mexico City Time). To participate in the conference call, please dial: Domestic U.S.: 888-438-5535 or International: 719-325-2494. Participant code: 809671. We invite investors to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call on the Company's website, www.coca-colafemsa.com. If you are unable to participate live, the conference call audio will be available at www.coca-colafemsa.com.
Stock listing information
Mexican Stock Exchange, Ticker: KOFL | NYSE (ADR), Ticker: KOF | Ratio of KOF L to KOF = 10:1
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. produces and distributes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Del Valle, and other trademark beverages of The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico (a substantial part of central Mexico, including Mexico City, as well as southeast and northeast Mexico), Guatemala (Guatemala City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide), Panama (nationwide), Colombia (most of the country), Venezuela (nationwide), Brazil (greater São Paulo, Campiñas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the state of Paraná, part of the state of Goias, part of the state of Rio de Janeiro and part of the state of Minas Gerais), Argentina (federal capital of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas) and Philippines (nationwide), along with bottled water, juices, teas, isotonics, beer, and other beverages in some of these territories. The Company has 63 bottling facilities and serves more than 358 million consumers through 2,800,000 retailers with more than 100,000 employees worldwide.
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Edna at Living Desert, Feb 2005
Two celebrations
30-May-05. Over the Memorial Day weekend I went back to Minnesota for the funeral of sibling number five, Edna, whose road trip to visit me in Palm Springs was chronicled here so ably by guest author Niece Carol. Edna's battle against the team of cancer, stroke, diabetes, and other assorted health "challenges" ended peacefully last week at her home, surrounded by her family.
Carl, Edna's husband of almost 50 years
Edna Mae (it was her real middle name after all) didn't like funerals — they always made her cry — so she had decreed that her own would be a celebration of her life, not a melancholy lament of her death, and her family tried to oblige. As was the custom with many peoples across history, they provided her with lovely parting gifts to accompany her: a packet of seeds, so she could start her garden; a fresh crossword puzzle to keep her vocabulary sharp; an extra Joker to give her an advantage in the card games she loved to play; the piece that was always missing from her jigsaw puzzle; some tissues, for she was prone to laughing so hard it made her cry; a button that defiantly proclaimed, "I survived damn near everything"; and other such momentos, all in a little blue satchel tucked in the casket with her. I'm not sure, but the satchel may have been re-purposed from a gift bottle of Chivas Regal.
There was, of course, a wake with "reveal" — those funeral directors have been watching too many make-over shows — and a funeral Mass, although it was leavened with amusing anecdotes. Some tears were naturally shed, but they were followed as often as not by giggles and guffaws. And after the service and motorcade to the cemetery everyone reconvened at the church for a "lunch" including that midwest treat, "hot dish." And as usual scores of relatives and old family friends emerged from the hinterlands to test my powers of recall (I was a dismal failure for the most part).
So Edna's funeral was the first celebration.
And then there were four
Edna's death leaves four of the original six siblings who have not yet been voted off the island.
Florence, aka 'Sis', sibling #1
Ethel, sibling #2
Harold, sibling #3
Paul, sibling #6
Next generation
Then on Saturday, my nephew Randy and his wife Diane threw a big party, celebration number two, in honor of son Michael's high school graduation. In deference to the dreary weather — frequent showers and chilly temps — they cleaned out a big shed on the farm and moved the party inside.
In a move that is sure to endear me to many of those enpixilated, I brought out my camera to take a few snaps. Check out the slideshow (see sidebar) to see why.
'Daughter' Nancy. Unfortunately, she's picked up some bad habits from her Auntie Sis
And speaking of the next generation, I finally got to meet my "grandchildren." Many, many years ago, at my parents' fiftieth wedding anniversary, my niece Nancy (daughter of Edna) took pity upon me — the only sibling without fruits hanging from my branch of the family tree — and adopted me as her father for purposes of the reunion. Fair's fair. I think that makes Nancy's four sons my grandsons!
'Grandsons' Adam, Greg, Mark, and Steve
Strange to say, the lads did not seem overly excited to learn of this additional grandparent.


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William, William, William Willy...if you get this guide, you have lucked out. Truly. It was only my son 12 and I on this tour. We had mixed feelings about it being just us, our guide and the Porters. Other groups seemed to amount from 6 to 20 hikers and we thought we might miss out on the dinner time chat about the experiences. William made this experience incredibly engaging, fun and very educational. His knowledge is remarkable and it had my sone daily suggesting he write a book. I am not sure how Viator picks guides or even how this came together as there is a bit of a disconnect btwn us, Viator and our guide prior to beginning. However, upon meeting William and reviewing the schedule and expectations, we were provided with an incredible combination of experiences. It's a very tough trek but the rewards are more than worth the effort. I'll pass on writing on the tech aspects of this tour as many already have and their opinions are well worth reading. Top marks to William and our Porters. Incredible team.
July 2016
I want to first start by thanking the tour operator and guide Ruben .C. for making our Inca trail trek wonderful.
Before the trip, I had a few questions about things I needed to prep and contacted Viator three times, however they only told me that the tour company would be contacting me. I think there is a little disconnect between Viator and the tour company because by the time our trip came, I still had not heard from anyone. Luckily we got to Cusco a couple days and after seeking out the tour company, we were informed that there would be a debriefing the day before. During this debriefing, we were told what to expect each day length, difficulty level, etc, number of group members, things to carry in a personal backpack, etc.
Peru is a beautiful country and you definitely get a glimpse of it on the Inca trail. Each day has a different breathtaking scenery and beautifully preserved. Ruben shared a wealth of knowledge and was very helpful in explaining any questions we had on the Inca ruins deepening my appreciation for Machu Picchu.
Here are some tips for other people but those might differ per operator:
1. Drinking water is available to buy for day 1 and 2, after they will provide boiled water.
2. Porter will only carry camping supply, food, and gear, you have to carry all personal items and sleeping bag. You can hire extra porter for a fee.
3. Cold at night and hot during the day in early July, be ready for rain!
4. Bring some snacks, breakfast is typically at 5am, lunch is around 11 to 12pm, and dinner is at 6pm.
5. Try to pack light and only bring stuff that you might need. We accidentally brought big multi-day backpacks with us but most hikers brought a standard size backpack.
6. Stay in Cusco a few days before the hike to acclimate to the altitude.
5. Bring your passport to get through the checkpoint.
6. Bring hiking poles.
7. Have fun and enjoy mother nature.
July 2016
I tackled the Inca Trail as a group of 4. We had an absolutely amazing time with Camping Adventure Tours I think that's the name of the company. Our guide, William, was amazing! He was friendly, encouraging, helpful, and funny. Our team of porters and chef were great at making us feel comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend this team / company for anyone looking to take on the Inca Trail!
December 2015
The inca trail done in the first week of November, 2015. Our guide, Alberto spoke English well enough to explain the inca/ruin/MP history.
Porters were always kind and helpful.
Nice delicious meals throughout the trail.
It will be one of the most memorable trips in my life.
Highly recommended!!!
June 2015
This tour was amazing!
May 2015
After thoroughly researching the best way to see and experience Machu Pichu, I chose to backpack for four days on the Inca Trail during the full moon of May. Due to the popularity of this adventure, I booked the trip to Cuzco, Peru in November to be sure that I could get the dates that I wanted.
I also booked with a tour company that provided guides, and other necessary equipment for this trek. I chose to travel solo, so that meant that I would be sharing a tent with a stranger, to avoid problems, I purchased the lightest available tent that protects me from mosquitoes and rain and I also purchased a sleeping bag, an air mattress, air pillow, and shock absorbing poles to help my knees handle walking down deep steps. All the items are light weight and fitted very well in my Dry Pack backpack
The weather can be unpredictable, so I also packed a rain jacket with zippers on the armpits to allow ventilation and rain pants. I wore waterproof hiking boots to keep my feet dry and I took moleskin and hand sanitizer to protect my feet from blistering during the four day hike. Expedition weight underwear kept me warm at night, three extra pairs of padded socks, and pants that can convert to shorts completed my clothing selection.
Although I took two lipstick size flashlights, a better choice is a flashlight that you wear on your head, you will be needing both of your hands especially at night when its time to go to the bathroom.
Remember to bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Toilet facilities are somewhat primitive by U. S. standards and consist of a hole in the floor, you must learn to squat and aim a totally new experience for me! I also wore a go pro camera on my wrist to make it easier to capture the scenery and I used my IPad at the campsite to take lots of great photos. You will be needing a small bag to carry your passport and camera as you enter Machu Pichu, the backpack and poles are stored at the entrance.
December 2014
I felt well prepared for this trip in terms of the companies effort to make sure you had everything you needed prior to the hike and their information about each day of the hike given the night before. Each meal was a multi-course event (it all was good!), and snacks were provided. The guide was encouraging and informative throughout the 4 days. The hike itself was a challenge, but the guide stressed the importance of moving at your own pace and always made sure he was the last one in so no one was left behind. He offered tips to battle altitude which proved helpful. The only thing I did not realize was that you have to carry your own sleeping bag. They supply tents, sleeping bags ect, but be aware, although they carry tents and cooking supplies, you must carry your own sleeping bag!
I would highly recommend this experience overall!
November 2014
This was an amazing, well organized tour!
From start to finish, the guides have every detail covered. They were very informative, patient, fun and interesting. They also brought 18 strangers together as friends by the second day.
Ruben, Paco and Jorge were always looking after you, checking on your daily well being and making sure you felt like a part of the group.
The porters were also very good. They were extremely respectful and hardworking. The harmony and respect that existed between the porters and the guides was very evident.
The food each day was wonderful! You should never miss a meal as you will need all the nutrients for your hikes.
Each morning the guides bring you coco tea with a very gentle wake up call while the porters prepare breakfast for you. Then after several hours of hiking, you'll stop at a point in the trail for a hot lunch that your porters have raced ahead to prepare for you. You then resume your hike to find your campsite set up for you and tea service ready prior to dinner. They couldn't make this any more convenient and comfortable!
Things you'll need:
Baby wipes, walking sticks, headlight, sun tan lotion, poncho, thermals, good hiking shoes (break them in at least two months prior), rain jacket, hat, toilet paper, energy bars and a one day water supply (you can buy water along the way), coco candy and/or leaves to chew on (you can buy all of this at the stop before the beginning of the trail in Ollyatatambo). The coco candy helped both with my altitude challenge and kept my throat from drying up with all the dust on the trail.
It's strongly recommended that you hire a porter IN ADVANCE to carry your sleeping bag and personals. Bring an extra bag to carry your camera, lotion, candies, toilet paper and poncho. The hike (especially on day 2 and 3) is very challenging with 100's of steep staircases. It seems counterproductive to not enjoy the scene if your battling with fatigue.
This was the best tour I have taken!
March 2014
Incredible trip with amazing, friendly and knowledgeable guides. The trail is a must-do if you are looking to go to Machu Picchu as you will see things here that those who take the trainride in will miss. Scenic beauty, sleeping above the clouds, and coca tea every morning!
December 2011
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Victoria's 7th birthday Luau! We just had our daughter's 7th birthday luau and it was so much fun! We could have not asked for more as everything went so well and the weather was perfect. Our luau ended up consisting of 127 guest so quite a nice group. The location that we picked was an outdoor shelter at a playground that had plenty of tables and play equipment/swings close by. We had the party later in the afternoon as figured that it would be a cooler time of day since the party was at the end of May. We had a spacejump for the children that had a big monkey and palm trees on it to tie in with our theme. We planned this party for about a year so had plenty of time to purchase items with a Hawaiian theme for the party.
Invitation and Decorations: We went with a Hula girl party invitation. On the exterior of the envelopes I stenciled Aloha with a brass stencil on each envelope and also stamped a hula girl on each envelope. The colors used for the party were turquoise, kiwi green and hot pink. I purchased several turquoise and also hot pink table skirts with Hawaiian flowers on them to put around the tables. The tablecloths were all turquoise to symbolize blue water. For decorations, we purchased an inflatable palm tree, fresh pineapples, Hawaiian style maracas, paper pineapples, marbled balloon and a large Hula girl mylar balloon.
For the kid's snacks, I used sand buckets w/ shovel and glued Hawaiian flowers on the outside of the buckets. I also had purchased the year before through the Disney catalog a Hawaiian themed ceramic bowl, which I used for the Chicken cabbage salad. I also purchased a matching Hawaiian platter that I put a Cheese torte on.
Attire: for the 4 of us, I purchased matching Hawaiian outfits from the Disney catalog last summer. My husband and son wore the matching Hawaiian shirts with white shorts and my daughter and I wore the same print matching sundresses. We received many compliments on our matching Hawaiian outfits! At our welcome table, each child received a Hawaiian lei, Hawaiian flower hair clip for girls and bright color sunglasses for the boys. We also had nametags available for all where they could look up their name in Hawaiian and write it on their nametag. The Hawaiian name binder was well received and the kids enjoyed looking up their name. I found the names on alohafriends website and put the print out of all names into a clear binder. I took some loose Hawaiian petals and decorated the exterior of the binder with the flowers so looked very festive and pretty. I put a label on the binder that said, look up your Hawaiian name.
Music: purchased several Hawaiian music and party music CD's to add to the atmosphere.
Activities: We had two bubble machines one by the welcome table and the other by our bubble station. Aloha Bubble station set up table with a mermaid bubble machine on it and also another bubble machine that puts out tons of bubbles (can buy this bubble machine at Wal-Mart for $15.00 find by party supplies and plates). I then had about 14 bubble wands for the kids to play with the bubbles.
Tiki Tattoo station- table set up with removable tattoos. Found on Oriental trading website Hawaiian themed tattoos. This table was a big hit, as the kids loved having the tattoos put on their arms and also on their face. The kids all looked so cute running around with their tattoos. A dear friend was in charge of our tattoo station and did a great job with putting the tattoos on the kids.
Kid Hawaiian skirts I purchased one dozen kid size hula skirts which I thought would be fun for the kids to play dress up with while at the party. My brother figured out how to put the kid skirts around a tree with rope and then put a paper clip to hold each skirt onto the rope. The skirts looked so nice and colorful around the tree. The kids quickly caught on to the idea of putting on the skirts so this was a big hit and they took turns wearing them.
Limbo we had a limbo kit so of course we played the Limbo song several times as the kids took turns with the limbo. We had a total of 54 children so they all lined up and took turn going through. This was so much fun for them. We had the bubble machine going in the background so it was neat to see the tiny bubbles as well as they did this activity. The kid equipment and swings close by was also well received. We had children from the ages of newborn up to age 11. While some jumped on the spacewalk, the other ones played on the equipment and swings, others with the hula skirts, bubbles and tattoo stations. All age groups really enjoyed themselves!
Food: Since going with the Luau theme, decided to serve Cuban food. Typical Cuban dishes included roasted pork, congri (black beans with rice), yuca (root family like a potato) and sweet plantains. The Cuban food was catered and was really enjoyed by all. I made a sign that said Cuban cuisine and labeled with menu cards each food item so everyone knew what they were eating. I just thought this would be a good opportunity to introduce Cuban food to those that may have not had it and those that had love it! Figured that Hawaiian food consist of different ethnic backgrounds so this would also work.
Besides the Cuban cuisine, we served a cheese torte (cream cheese, feta cheese) with pita chips that was wonderful. We also had chicken cabbage salad, tray of Meringues a la kiss (meringue with chocolate kiss inside), watermelon boat with cut fruit in it decorated with fruit kabobs and Hawaiian paper umbrellas, another fruit salad made with cool whip, customized almond cookies cut out in Hawaiian theme shapes and decorated in party colors to match theme (#7, Hawaiian skirt, palm tree, pineapple, sail boat and fish). We also had a delicious crawfish dip that my friend that was managing the tattoo station made. In the kid sand buckets we had all the kid oriented snacks such as gummy bears, fruit loops (my 3 yr. old loves these), Ghiradella covered macadamia nuts with toffee on the interior, rainbow color fish crackers, chex mix mixed with bag of mm's, tropical nut mix and curly cheetos.
Drinks: Had several clear buckets for the drinks, which were decorated with floral Hawaiian leis on the exterior top. One bucket for ice, one for Hawaiian punch with fruit cocktail, one with Starbucks ice coffee, one with 48 small bottles of water, one with Kool aid burst drinks in turquoise and red to match colors, soft drinks, beer and hospitality punch in an ice chest for the adults which was a hit as well. We also went ahead and got a snowball machine for the kids. It was a hot day so knew this would be well received. The snowball machine was a big hit. I also had placed some cup plastic charms that you could put on the outside of your cup like we use to do when growing up when buying icees.
Cake: The cake was just beautiful. It was ordered from a French bakery in the French Quarter in New Orleans and was of a chocolate doberge with white cake for the batter and chocolate pudding between the layers. The exterior of the cake was decorated with a Hawaiian girl that turned out just beautiful. A lot of the decorations where sculpted out of marzipan. He even put a palm tree on the cake and had what looked like small coconuts fall off the tree. I had them write in Hawaiian Happy Birthday. For the candles, I used floating hibiscus candles and had the baker place on the cake and it really looked very pretty.
Party favors Each child received a pair of hand painted wooden maracas. Each set was tagged with a note saying thank you for celebrating with me and I ink stamped a Hawaiian girl on each tag as I had done for the envelopes on the party invitations and also on the menu cards. For the babies under 3, they each received a bath toy squirt blowfish or rubber duck. As mentioned above, each child also received Hawaiian lei, flower clip for girls and sunglasses for the boys. Everything really went great! I could not have been more pleased with the turnout and how everything worked out. Of course, a lot of preparation went into the party so that makes things run much smoother. My parents, husband, brother, family and friends all helped out so that made everything work better as well.
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Cut off from his Mexican ancestry, a teen wants to know more.
I am half Mexican, though I may not look the part: Blue eyes, dark brown hair, tan skin, but not quite dark enough to be recognized as Latino.
Just because my maternal grandparents came from Mexico doesn't mean that I speak Spanish (because I don't), or that I love spicy food (I can't stand it), or that I have a job no one else wanted to take (okay, I am a teenager so cut me some slack).
In the middle of the salsa-dancing unit in gym last fall, the teacher said, "You're a natural. You pick it up so fast." I thought: What am I doing? I know almost nothing about being Latino, despite being half Mexican.
Coming from people I know little about weighs heavy at times. I sometimes feel lost, not knowing exactly where I came from or if I have family members I don't even know exist. I live with my mother and sister and don't know much about either side of my family beyond my parents.
When faced with forms that ask for my ethnicity, I always check Latino because it's half of who I am. Yet some of the people I've met argue with me about my ethnicity. I think: How can you argue with someone about who they are? Their decision to embrace or push away their culture is their decision. I happen not to know very much about my culture, but that doesn't mean I'm not Latino.
Recently I asked my mom to tell me more about her parents. She explained that my grandfather came to Chicago from Mexico and spent his whole life working in a factory until he had a heart attack at age 51, long before I was born.
Her family raised her to be American, not Mexican, in hopes that she could get a good education and job without being profiled or stereotyped. She doesn't speak Spanish, for example. My mom was raised to be American and in turn raised me that way.
Times were so different when my mom was growing up. People tried to fit in and even pushed away their heritage to try to not be discriminated against. Now people start heritage and ethnic clubs to help embrace their culture.
My mom explained that her father – my Grandpa Lopez -- came from a quaint town called Parras de la Fuente, in Coahuila, Mexico. This is where my family is from, the Grapevine of the Mountain.
Learning this makes me wonder on how my life would be different if I were more in touch with my roots. Maybe I would have a different set of friends. Maybe I would do different things in my spare time. Maybe I would be different altogether. But I think about my life -- good friends, good grades, varsity sports -- and wonder if I really want things to be different.
If I could, I would be on a plane flight to Mexico next week. Even knowing a little more about my heritage I feel closer to my roots. I plan on making the trip to Parras one day. In the meantime I'm going to find out as much as I can.
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1 There was a man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the highlands of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
2 He had two wives, one called Hannah, the other Peninnah; Peninnah had children but Hannah had none.
3 Every year this man used to go up from his town to worship, and to sacrifice to Yahweh Sabaoth at Shiloh. (The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there as priests of Yahweh.)
4 One day Elkanah offered a sacrifice. Now he used to give portions to Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters;
5 to Hannah, however, he would give only one portion: for, although he loved Hannah more, Yahweh had made her barren.
6 Furthermore, her rival would taunt and provoke her, because Yahweh had made her womb barren.
7 And this went on year after year; every time they went up to the temple of Yahweh she used to taunt her. On that day she wept and would not eat anything;
8 so her husband Elkanah said, 'Hannah, why are you crying? Why are you not eating anything? Why are you so sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?'
9 When they had finished eating in the room, Hannah got up and stood before Yahweh. Eli the priest was sitting on his seat by the doorpost of the temple of Yahweh.
10 In the bitterness of her soul she prayed to Yahweh with many tears,
11 and she made this vow, 'Yahweh Sabaoth! Should you condescend to notice the humiliation of your servant and keep her in mind instead of disregarding your servant, and give her a boy, I will give him to Yahweh for the whole of his life and no razor shall ever touch his head.'
12 While she went on praying to Yahweh, Eli was watching her mouth,
13 for Hannah was speaking under her breath; her lips were moving but her voice could not be heard, and Eli thought that she was drunk.
14 Eli said, 'How much longer are you going to stay drunk? Get rid of your wine.'
15 'No, my lord,' Hannah replied, 'I am a woman in great trouble; I have not been drinking wine or strong drink -- I am pouring out my soul before Yahweh.
16 Do not take your servant for a worthless woman; all this time I have been speaking from the depth of my grief and my resentment.'
17 Eli then replied, 'Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant what you have asked of him.'
18 To which she said, 'May your servant find favour in your sight.' With that, the woman went away; she began eating and was dejected no longer.
19 They got up early in the morning and, after worshipping Yahweh, set out and went home to Ramah. Elkanah lay with his wife Hannah, and Yahweh remembered her.
20 Hannah conceived and, in due course, gave birth to a son, whom she named Samuel, 'since', she said, 'I asked Yahweh for him.'
21 Elkanah, the husband, went up with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice to Yahweh and to fulfil his vow.
22 However, Hannah did not go up, having said to her husband, 'Not before the child has been weaned. Then I shall bring him and present him before Yahweh and he will stay there for ever.'
23 Elkanah her husband then said to her, 'Do what you think fit; wait until you have weaned him. May Yahweh bring about what he has said.' So the woman stayed behind and nursed her child until she weaned him.
24 When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, as well as a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour and a skin of wine, and took him into the temple of Yahweh at Shiloh; the child was very young.
25 They sacrificed the bull and led the child to Eli.
26 She said, 'If you please, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood beside you here, praying to Yahweh.
27 This is the child for which I was praying, and Yahweh has granted me what I asked of him.
28 Now I make him over to Yahweh for the whole of his life. He is made over to Yahweh.' They then worshipped Yahweh there.
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