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Eleven years ago today, life as we know it changed forever. In that time we've cried, we've hurt, we've fumed, we've grieved, and we've healed — to a point.
But make no mistake: We are not okay.
On September 11, 2001, our great nation came together in a beautiful display of unity. For a season those boundaries that typically divide us faded into the background. Religion. Ethnicity. Political Affiliation. Socioeconomic Status.
Unfortunately, the unity and camaraderie of that time faded even before the fires stopped smoldering some 100 days later. In fact, the poltical posturing began almost immediately, and 26 days after the attacks, the U.S. military began bombing Afghanistan.
It has been a long time since September 11, 2001:
- 4018 days
- 574 weeks
- 96,432 hours
- 5,785,920 minutes
- 347,155,200 seconds
All that time, yet we are not okay.
In many ways we are worse off now than we were then.
- More than 2000 U.S. service men and women killed (casualties.org/oef/)
- Nearly 16,000 U.S. service men and women wounded (casualties.org/oef/)
- Nearly $807 billion spent on war in Iraq — and nearly $565 billion spent on war in Afghanistan (costofwar.com)
- $635.9 billion spent on Homeland Security (nationalpriorities.com)
All that sacrifice . . . all that expense, yet we are not okay.
The fact of the matter is that we weren't okay before 9/11/2001, we're not okay today, and we won't be okay tomorrow.
And you know what? We're not supposed to be okay. At least, not in the comfortable, easy-going way we tend to think of the term.
For far too long our country enjoyed the fruits of prosperity from a booming economy, yet that was not enough. Our greed and insatiable desire for more money and material things led many individuals and families to live well beyond their means. By frivolous and undisciplined spending, the once-booming economy began to shrink. But that shrinkage was effectively masked by more and more stuff paid for on credit. Sadly, those generous credit lines were themselves based on inaccurate financial information. Over time, our once-selfless and God-fearing people evolved into a selfish society that made a catastrophic trade that would impact our nation at every level.
We traded faith in God for faith in money.
In this post-9/11 era we continue to see rising debt, both personally and nationally. In fact, our national debt as of last week now exceeds $16 trillion.
Make no mistake: Our problems began way before 9/11/2001. President Obama often speaks of a 'fundamental transformation' of our nation. However, I contend that we carved out our own destiny with a series of ungodly choices that helped shape a fundamental transformation long before our current president assumed office. Among them:
- Prayer and Bible reading removed from public schools (Engel v. Vitale, 1962)
- Abortion legalized (Roe v. Wade, 1973) [Since that time — by conservative estimates — more than 50,000,000 abortions have been legally performed.]
We cannot disregard God and continue to expect His blessings on our nation. Of course, most Americans seem either completely apathetic or altogether uninformed as the moral landscape of our nation has increasingly shown evidence of deep decay. Even many church-going people have worshiped at the idol of popular culture rather than feasting on the Word of God. While millions watched Desperate Housewives, Dancing with the Stars, Grey's Anatomy, and Glee, we managed to:
- Approve plans for a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero (although it has not yet been built)
- Pass a comprehensive healthcare bill that no legislators apparently read and which threatens religious liberty by mandating taxpayers fund contraception, abortifacients, and abortions; and
- Alienate Israel, our most tried-and-true friend and ally in the Middle East — and the lone shining star of democracy in the region
Eleven years later, and our two primary candidates for President are (1) a seemingly moral Mormon and (2) a self-professing Christian whose values and beliefs are inconsistent with millions of Bible-believing followers of Christ.
Eleven years later, and our idea of business during a national political convention includes booing and hissing God, endorsing gay marriage, and celebrating the widespread availability of abortion.
Eleven years later, and our news headlines include:
- America facing economic collapse
- Iran calls for destruction of Israel and U.S., makes rapid advances in nuclear aspirations
- U.S. drought will lead to inflation and higher food prices
The smoky haze over New York City may have long since dissipated, but friends, we are not OK. We remain in a serious fog. Economic uncertainty. Political instability. Moral decline. All are extraordinarily complex issues that require a spiritual solution. The good news is that for those of us who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, He has promised to never leave us or forsake us. Real security exists only in fellowship with Him. All other sources of security are simply illusions of the mind.
Today as we remember the families of 9/11, I hope you will join me in praying for revival in our land. The only true peace can be found in Christ. He is unchanging, unshakable, steady, and dependable. It's only in His everlasting arms that we can find safety and security. Only with Him can we truly be okay.
If you would like more information about following Christ, please click here. Feel free to contact me anytime with questions about the Christian faith.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
A Textured Friendship
Frilly and Funkie Let's see some Texture Challenge. The added optional twist on the challenge was to use material as part of the texture - so I added a bit of painted and inked burlap.
Inspiration Emporium For the love of the Red, White , and Blue challenge (not really 4th of July related, but all the colors are there).
Simon Says Stamp and Show Layered Challenge. Too many layers to count on this creation so I think it is perfect for the challenge. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed this post and have a wonderful friend to share great times with.
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Wow Stacy, it's gorgeous!! LOVE all the texture in it!ReplyDelete
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That is such a gorgeous gift for your friend.....ReplyDelete
WOW! what a beautiful spread. So colourful. you are very clever to be able to make all those gorgeous flowers!ReplyDelete
this is so pretty!!! Your friend will love it!ReplyDelete
You are wildly talented! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous layered page! The background is wonderful and so are all those flowers and other details you layered on top. Thank you for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp & Show!ReplyDelete
WOW! Love all the goodness here! The Simon Says Stamp & Show design team thanks you for participating in this week's challenge!ReplyDelete
Your friend is blessed to have YOU as her friend!! This will provide many years of smiles, I'm sure!!ReplyDelete
Woow... I love it!ReplyDelete
Amazing LO with Dylusions and Distress inks!!
(It has been already pin-ned into my board!) ;0)
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I love all that texture and the flowers!ReplyDelete
LOVE this and all the fun texture....Thanks for Playing at IEReplyDelete
I am the blessed friend in the picture! I absolutely LOVE my beautiful gift...It brought tears to my eyes because I know how hard Stacy worked on it and because she is so talented and creative! Stacy is my true friend forever... love ya buddy! xoxoxReplyDelete


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If you want to use your website to earn more money, you may want to try using internet marketing. To get started, there are some basic tips you will need to know to get the most from your efforts. In this article, you will learn some proven tips that can help you succeed.
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Include videos and screenshots in your review to improve its appearance and earn you more money. People will want to buy your product because it is so appealing. The more detailed and specific you can be about the product, the better people will feel about making the decision to buy it.
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It's no secret, the best time for landscape photography (and most other outdoor photographer for that matter) is in the few hours in the morning and evening we call "golden hour". Epic landscapes photographed at the wrong time of day often fall short of the magic they deserve. It's during the sun's transition across the horizon line that we get a nice, soft golden light across the landscape.
Having arrived at your location hours early and setting up the perfect composition in frame, you wait. You wait for that magic moment. With all your hard work and effort so far you just know that you will be rewarded with a grand sunset or sunrise with a glowing landscape and brilliant colours in the sky. But wait, the skies are crystal clear. The landscape is beautiful but sky is seriously lacking interest. You need to act quickly so save this moment.
You can recompose the shot to exclude as much sky as possible, OR… you can turn around and look behind you. This is exactly what happened to me for this Lake of Two Rivers sunrise a few weeks ago in Algonquin Park. The weather had promised a moody, cloud painted sky but didn't deliver. Shooting wide angle with very little foreground interest and a long expanse between the beach and the far shore, I needed to ditch my plan and come up with something new. Turning 180 degrees I found some clouds clearing the tree canopy behind me that were giving off a hint of pinks and magenta. I went to work finding a new spot to setup my tripod make good use of this chilly morning.
I found an interesting opening in the reeds at the edge of the marshy area next to the campgrounds. Lowing my tripod and shooting with a wide angle allowed me to create more foreground interest, while including the coloured skyline, the rising mist and some reflections in the water. The open space in the middle of the image creates a triangle which leads the eye all around the image. I wanted to create a pleasing image with several elements of interest for my audience. When shooting landscapes, always have a Plan A, and Plan B, and be ready to make up Plan C on the go. When in doubt, look behind you.
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Consider this my 51 things in my bedroom video…. True story yall. Came home the other day to find a shopping cart on my bed. Come to find out my friend jordan put it there. You be seeing more of him around (when you start seeing more of me). 😛 Trying (note i said TRYING) to do a video every week for the next few months. Here's to hoping!
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11 September 2010
Australian ACCC gives a draft No to Air New Zealand-Virgin Blue alliance
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced on 10 September 2010 that it had tentatively concluded that the alliance application from Air New Zealand and the Virgin Blue group of airlines should not be approved (see previous post). The ACCC issued a 91-page draft determination explaining its reasoning.
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FAS ruled in 2015 that Google was exploiting its dominance in the country by mandating the pre-installation of certain applications on mobile devices using Android.
Under the settlement, Google is to pay 439 million rubles (USD 7.8 million) in fines and will not limit the pre- installation of third-party apps, the reports said.
Google will also develop a new widget for Chrome that will allow buyers of new devices to choose their default search engine, FAS said.
Under the settlement, Google can not stop smartphone makers from pre-installing competing search engine apps on their devices. The company is dropping its demand for services exclusivity with no restrictions on the install of competing applications and search engines. The company has about 55 percent market share in Russian search versus Google's 40 percent, according to researcher LiveInternet.
Alphabet Inc.'s Google settled its dispute with Russia's antitrust watchdog in an agreement that opens the way for local search engine Yandex NV to be pre-installed on Android devices.
A long-running dispute between Google and Russia's antimonopoly watchdog has now reached some level of closure, as Google has now reportedly arrived at an out-of-court settlement with Russian Federation regarding the tech company's Android OS. The amount of the fine consists of 9% of company's turnover on the Russian market in 2014 plus inflation.
The Android home-screen search bar was at the center of a two-year dispute between Google and Russian Federation regulators.
Google will also develop a new Chrome widget for new devices as a replacement for the standard Google search widget on the home screen.
Apart from restoring conditions for competition in the market of mobile applications, the implementation of the settlement will enable consumers to buy devices with the software that better corresponds to their expectations.
"Users will be able to change settings at any time and choose the default search engine which suits their needs", FAS said.
Drivers for Uber have been agitating for years for the addition of a tipping option in the app, something rival Lyft . At that point, a final rule is posted and then voted on by the TLC board of commissioners.
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In his first time addressing the press since September, Jackson said Friday that the Knicks and Anthony are no longer a fit. With that context, consider this obtuse quote from Jackson about how involved he will be with the Knicks next season.
A pair of bogeys on the front nine kept her out of the lead. "So I've been very excited and just grateful for the opportunity". Top-ranked Lydia Ko, looking for her first win since July, was tied for seventh at 9 under after a 65.
These devices work on a novel kind of material which could extract a large volume of water into its various number of pores. This all-purpose solution could make a big difference for the millions of people living in water-deprived areas.
They were scheduled to begin a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue past the Trump International Hotel and the IRS building from 1 p.m. Despite intense public pressure, President Trump has not yet done so - breaking with 40 years of precedent in the process.
President Donald Trump praised the USA military for carrying out what he called a "very, very successful mission". On Friday, the Afghan government said the USA strike had killed 36 of them, including a commander.
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|Beautiful day to get skunked!
"Look to the seasons when choosing your cures" –Hippocrates
Indeed, seasons are changing and excitement is in the air!
On the winter steelhead front, Wednesday I was able to get my boat out to the Clackamas for a nice "springy" day. We spotted a few fish but no tugs to report. We did come across a sea lion that pulled out a nice fish out of our run, which was only slightly disenchanting. As we creep into spring it's important to remain mindful of spawning fish and to stay clear of redds. If your favorite river is about done for the season, venturing out as a simple spectator can provide great entertainment- polarized binoculars can also work wonders!
If you're still keen on fishing for winter-run fish there have been a couple reports of a late push of wilds on the coast, however I would probably target rivers more inland and/or northern. A report also just came in of the first summer-run steelhead caught on the Clackamas. This run begins to trickle in this month on the Clackamas and Sandy, but May is generally when the push comes. Spring Chinook should also provide a little action soon too, but with low numbers projected, and their typical unwillingness to bite a fly, they'll definitely make you work for it.
Chelsey enjoying a nice day swinging flies on the Clackamas.
Trout reports have been few and far between, but some insects have been waking up! The Deschutes has come down some to 9,100cfs, although it has been a little warm/wet up on Mt. Hood so fishing above White River may provide some better clarity. Nymphing will be your best bet and I would be sure to pack some stonefly nymphs, pheasant tails, and maybe some San Juan worms as well. We have had some excellent reports from the lake fishing locals. If you can get to the a lake that has trout in it and the season is open, you will likely be treated to some stellar fishing!
The Columbia is still high but finally dropping and clearing up quite a bit. For the fly angler, April and May on the Columbia are definitely the best times to access smallmouth. Clouser's and other baitfish flies, as well as heavy crayfish flies work well early in the spring. Fish them on a full sinking, intermediate or floating line based on where the fish seem to be staged. As mentioned last week, carp fishing can be great in high water when they are less skittish. If you've never caught one on the fly, they are quite fun!
**Friendly reminder** WA fishing licenses expired on 3/31, so make sure you get a new one if you are headed out!
Flows: The USGS sites give us real-time flows, while the NOAA site shows us predictions based on weather patterns. Both are invaluable tools.
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Columbia @ Hood River (The mouth of the Hood backs up at 75 feet)
As always, we are happy to talk fishing anytime. Give us a call if you have any specific questions on local rivers, gear, and tactics, or if you just want some encouragement to get out of the office. 541.386.6977
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Bianka releases a music video in collaboration with Potap&Nastya duo
On August 5 the production of Bianka and Potap&Nastya's music video "Stil Sobachki" was finally over after 24 hours of non-stop shooting. The idea of this song has been around since last year. Potap&Nastya is a vibrant self-sufficing duo and they don't often create projects in collaboration with other singers. The hot single "Stil Sobachki" has motivated them to break all the rules and brought together the three super stars. Two of them are the most alluring, sexy and talented women in Russian show business: Nastya and Bianka.
"Millions of men were dreaming about both Nastya and Bianka, but only Potap has managed to visualise those daydreams! - comments video director Mikhail Kolossovsky. - "Stil Sobachki" will illustrate every man's subconscious dreams, embodied by Nastya and Bianka in most appealing, unusual and modern way".
"The name of the Stil Sobachki song means "doggy style", and yes, that's exactly what you think about! – Potap confessed to "Russian Radio". - It isn't just an ambiguous allusion, but a straight and open musical and dancing performance speaking about a man being obsessed. And it was the most like-minded person, Bianka, who helped us to explore this topic, 'cause she's the one to make such a dance even more rich and sexy! When you watch the video, you'll see that I'm the happiest man in the world, and everyone would like to be in my place!"
"I've been preparing for the shooting for eleven months, I took choreography classes three times a week, - says Nastya. - I promise the video will be full of surprising stuff, you've never seen me like this before! The idea of the video is intriguing and there are a lot of subtle details in it. That's not just another nice video showing pretty and mannered girls. I absolutely recommend you to watch "Stil Sobachki" and I'm sure we can impress and amaze anyone!"
"I've been following Potap&Nastya for a very long time and I'm obsessed with their songs, - tells Bianka. - When they suggested me to collaborate for a song, I agreed right away. I was totally impressed by their duet, then I wrote my own couplet, and we managed to record the song quite fast! "Stil Sobachki" is the mix of three people who will bring to the audience through this video their joy, sexual and creative energy!"
"Stil Sobachki" is a part of Potap&Nastya's new album releasing in September.


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Our first visit to a Saturday evening display at Old Warden, a much more relaxed affair than the Sunday displays.
Some new work was taking place in the workshop
The de Havilland DH88 Comet is undergoing work, rumours are that it will be flying before the end of the season provided they can find someone daft enough to pilot it.
The Grumman Wildcat is undergoing work, it'll eventually appear painted up as a Grumman Martlet at some point in the future.
On loan from The Vintage Aviator Ltd are replicas of an RAF RE8
and somewhere still in hiding is a Albatros DVa, I believe all will eventually be heading for the RAF Museum at Hendon, the RE8 and Albatross will fly at Old Warden for a while beforehand though.
More photos: Shuttleworth August Evening Airshow, August 2012


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Home sweet home.
Some of you will know that I found this time abroad more difficult than any before. Being away at Christmas was the toughest time for me. Overall, transport and climate were probably the main issues.
I am not stupid; I was well aware what the weather would be like in Reunion before I went. It was all part of the challenge, the intrigue, the adventure. But once those elements had worn off, I just found the heat frustrating, annoying, exasperating.
It may sound completely ridiculous, but I had the impression that my body simply could not cope with the climate in Reunion – the constant sun and the humidity. I never really got used to it. When I think back, I felt physically and mentally drained a lot of the time, a fatigue that soon lifted once I found myself back in the cool of England.
I had also read plenty of information, before leaving for Reunion, about the poor public transport on the island – so my difficulties in this regard were also highly predictable.
Now that it's over, I don't want to moan too much about all the problems. I managed to live with the heat and the public transport. And the problems don't really matter anymore. What does matter is the incredible experience that I had of living on this beautiful little island in the Indian Ocean, so far away from everything I know, and the things that I did there, and the things that I saw there…
Walking out of the airport in St Denis for the first time, with big green peaks rising ahead and the hot sun burning in the bright blue sky above.
My first walk in the cirque de Mafate.
Swimming in the Indian Ocean.
The piles of litchis being sold on the roadside during the Christmas holidays.
Eating shark stew on Christmas Eve and fireworks everywhere at midnight.
Eating dhal puri at the market in Mauritius.
Surviving a cyclone and eating incredible food at the end of the world in Rodrigues.
Running in the hills above where I lived.
Teaching English to children in a remote mountain village.
Stumbling across beautiful turquoise chameleons just sitting in the middle of a path.
The beautiful sunsets over the ocean.
You get the idea.
Coming back to England, I find myself with a renewed appreciation, a new found love even, for the English countryside, the smell of flowers, the big rapeseed fields, the white clouds in the sky, the fresh breeze. It's even been sunny lately… but not too hot.
So after 8 months away, it was a big homecoming – not just "a sort of homecoming", but a true homecoming. There is an explanation for this understatement; those who are eagle-eyed may already be aware that, since leaving for Reunion, all of my blog posts have taken the title of a U2 song or album. This may explain why some of my posts have had slightly strange titles.
"Don't believe me? Just watch!"
This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now (Songs of Innocence, 2014)
The First Time (Zooropa, 1993)
All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000)
Original Of The Species (How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, 2004)
Silver And Gold (Rattle And Hum, 1988)
Elvis Presley And America (The Unforgettable Fire, 1984)
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (1987)
Volcano (Songs of Innocence, 2014)
Summer Rain (Beautiful Day single, 2000)
No Line On The Horizon (No Line On The Horizon, 2009)
Freedom For My People (Rattle And Hum, 1988)
Into The Heart (Boy, 1980)
Some Days Are Better Than Others (Zooropa, 1993)
Electrical Storm (Electrical Storm EP, 2002)
Is That All? (October, 1981)
Fast Cars (How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, 2004)
A Sort Of Homecoming (The Unforgettable Fire, 1984)
What do you think? Sad eh?
Anyway, that's it for La Réunion. But the blog goes on, as it always does. Where shall we go next?


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The blody blows have been landed. The sparks have flown. McCain has flown largely under the radar. Team Billary has thrown everything including the kitchen sink at Barack Obama and what is the result?
The debate over her record has left Sen. Clinton confronting her lowest approval rating since April 2006, according to a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released last week.
According to the survey, 29% of the approximately 1,000 respondents said they had a very negative opinion of Sen. Clinton compared with 15% for Sen. Barack Obama and 12% for Sen. John McCain, the likely Republican nominee.
A Pew Research survey released last week shows 29% of Democratic voters describe Sen. Clinton as "phony," compared with 14% for Sen. Obama.
A full third of Democratic voters view her as phony, yet she will somehow unite the party? Good luck with that. Obama and McCain have virtually the same negatives at this point – with Obama being pummeled and McCain flying low. Ask yourself what that tells you.


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Lawn improvement
Lawn improvement.-It can sometimes seem like it's impossible to improve your existing lawn as you try a multitude of fertilisers and remedies without much success. However if you follow the steps below you can eradicate problems, and restore your lawn to a lush fertile carpet of grass, you'll save a lot of time and money compared to if you started again by scratch.
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The Wicked Way to Tackle Weeds
Nitrogen is the most important nutrient you can give to grass in order to promote lawn improvement & encourage good growth; however it also promotes the growth of weeds too. The weeds may grow taller with a high nitrogen lawn feed but this actually makes them easier to kill. After feeding, use lawn sand, or weed killers with ingredients of mecoprop, dichlorprop or MCRP – you'll find the newly fed grass will quickly replace the spaces left over by the dead weeds. Granule based Fertilisers that also contain weed killers are commercially available. Some specialist companies who supply chemicals for the golf & courses and cricket industry have web sites where you can order professional products if you are dealing with a large lawn or want to buy a bulk supply.
If you have a patch you want to dig over and start again, remember some weeds are actually great nitrogen fixers such as creeping buttercup and clover. The presence of these means you can expect a lush green lawn.
Remove the thatch.
Over time lawns build up a layer of dead grass its called thatch. Look closely at your grass its easily to see the light golden brown layer at the base of the grass. Removing this will allow new grass shoots to emerge. Use a stiff with rake in a brushing motion to rip it out. You will be amazed on how much has accumulated & this will help with your lawn improvement. If you're into keeping fit this is reckoned to provide the best type of garden work out. If your lawn is large and you don't want to bring on early heart failure opt for a mechanical solution they are available from most hire shops.
The Importance of Aeration & Top Dressing
Aerating the lawn has many advantages, it allows roots to receive much needed oxygen provides extra drainage for the grass, loosens the soil & will aid root growth and provides a great base for establishing seed.
How to aerate your lawn.
If your lawn is small all you need is a garden fork and pierce the soil at regular intervals. For larger lawns, equipment can be hired or you can invest in new-fangled aerating shoes that have spikes on the soles so you aerate as you walk!
Just spiking holes in reality is just forcing the soil apart and untouched will soon close back up. While the holes are still open its best to dress the lawn with dry sand or a top dressing. Use a stiff brush and work the material well down into the spike holes. (make sure you use Lawn sand if you use builders sand its possible you will cause damage to the grass ) In most cases the spike holes are quite narrow and it's difficult to get the sand to fill the holes. If your lawn has a high clay content you may want to consider a mechanical aerator of a type that actually cuts out a small plug of soil- this will leave you with a lawn that has decent diameter holes that will enable you to fill with sand or top dressing to suit your soil condition. This is an essential part of lawn improvement
Top dressing.
This step is carried out straight after aeration while the spike holes are still open . Top dressings are best bought from specialist lawn companies and manufactured to suit all different soil types. Essentially they are sand and loam mixed in in various percentages. For example if your existing lawn has a high clay content then a top dressing with a high sand content would be the natural choice. If this carried out regularly over a period of time it will break the clay down an improve drainage.
How to apply Top dressing-
This is best done with a piece of equipment called a lawn lute- see the pic- If you cant get one of these then using the back of a garden rake will do. The object is to add a thin layer of the new dressing to the complete area of lawn without burying the grass. So it needs to be well worked in between the blades & will help with lawn improvement.
Protect from Pests
If you have spots of tired lawn or are quite bemused as to what is causing your grass to die, you may have a pest problem. The most common are:
- Leatherjackets – These are the larvae of the more commonly known "Daddy Long Legs" and they feed on distressed areas. They look like black maggots and will lie just below the grass surface chewing the roots, leaving patches of dead grass. An insecticide will kill them however if you'd like an organic solution, simply cover the lawn with black plastic overnight. They will rise to the surface and when you remove the sheet in the morning, the birds will feed on the grubs.
- Worms – It's those coiled pieces of soil from their casts rather than the worms themselves, which cause a problem. When flattened they suffocate fine grass and provide the perfect blob of soil for weeds to grow. Simply use a stiff brush to sweep the grass before mowing to distribute them evenly.
- Moles – You'll know if you have moles. Either pieces of the lawn will give way underfoot or you'll find soil mounds dotted around. Their tunnels can cause a lot of damage. You can try deterring them by placing a plastic bottle, (cut in half with the neck down) into the mounds, as when the wind blows, the vibrations deter the moles. A more severe solution is to use mole traps or a qualified pest controller.
Dreaded Diseases
Luckily there are not that many diseases capable of killing an entire lawn; many just need a speedy solution before your lawn can recover. Chemical solutions are available for treating most lawn pests an diseases.
- Mushrooms – Fungi can grow readily on a newly sown lawn or in fairy rings. If it's not in any particular pattern, it is probably only a temporary problem as the mushrooms enjoy the new soil. However if you find fairy rings where dead grass accompanies the fungi, you will have to remove the whole patch and reseed.
- Red thread – Red Thread Disease is noticeable by pinkish patches of dead grass appearing within the lawn. It can be cured with good maintenance such as aerating the lawn and adding good fertiliser.
- Other Dead Patches – If you have other dead patches these could be due to shade, female dog urine, cat urine or poor drainage.
Mowing for Optimal Health
To help a distressed lawn recover, never use the lowest setting on a mower as this "scalps" the grass and encourages moss to form. You should also make sure any mower you are using has sharp blades its really important to keep mower blades sharp essential for lawn improvement.
Watering for a Luscious Lawn
Although sprinklers save water a quick splash will do nothing for your grass. Instead water less regularly for longer. You need the water to reach the roots rather than just the top 1cm. Water until the soil is penetrated by 4- 5cms.
With all of these steps you'll soon have a luscious green lawn to be proud of!


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Here is an article in this month's ESPN the Magazine has an amazing amount of Christmas without any Santa. Written by Rick Riley, the subtitle says it all, "There are some games where cheering for the other side feels better than winning."
Riley writes:
They played the oddest game in high school football history last month down in Grapevine, Texas.Riley doesn't dwell on the fact that the opposing team was Grapevine Faith "Christian" School in Grapevine, Texas (I don't think Christian was mentioned one time), or that, obviously, their acts of grace and kindness towards the Gainesville "maximum security students" were religiously motivated. He let their actions tell the story … a good sign of good writing.
It was Grapevine Faith vs. Gainesville State School and everything about it was upside down. For instance, when Gainesville came out to take the field, the Faith fans made a 40-yard spirit line for them to run through.
Did you hear that? The other team's fans?
They even made a banner for players to crash through at the end. It said, "Go Tornadoes!" Which is also weird, because Faith is the Lions.
It was rivers running uphill and cats petting dogs. More than 200 Faith fans sat on the Gainesville side and kept cheering the Gainesville players on—by name.
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This story moved me; it's what we look for in the Amy Writing Awards, but unfortunately, the feature didn't include an identifiable scripture, such as Hebrews 13:3: Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering (NIV).
Regardless, the article accomplished more than intended-- going beyond reporting to inspiring faith. Thank you, Rick Riley, for writing this excellent story.


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After years of tests and feasibility studies, the long-awaited clean-up of the 28-acre former Anaconda property at the north end of our waterfront is expected to begin in the next two years. The DEC has issued its assessment of how the off-shore portion of the waterfront would require to be remediated. Once public comments are integrated into this Preliminary Remediation Action Plan (PRAP), NY State will issue a Record of Decision (ROD) early this summer specifying the remedy.
Once this is issued, BP will be moving into the design phase of the clean-up which is envisioned to last between eighteen months and two years. This design phase consists of the detailed engineering planning required to implement the requirements of the ROD.
The Village Board of Trustees ("The Board") and BP have agreed that it is advisable to install as much site infrastructure as possible during the clean-up process so that future disturbances are minimized. In addition, BP is required, through the 2003 Consent Decree, to provide the Village with a minimum of 6.25 acres of open space (parks and esplanade). BP will also be constructing new bulkheads or other structures along the water's edge, and the Village should determine locations for river access for piers, boat docks, small boat launches and other water uses so that provisions can be made for them in the river edge design.
BP has asked the Board to provide its engineers with information regarding the location of these site elements and infrastructure so that they can be included in the remedial design for the site. A basic site plan of the parks and roads are sufficient at this stage, though the Village may work with BP's engineers in the future on design and construction documents for the public spaces (i.e. materials, planting, lighting, drainage, etc.).
The Board of Trustees agreed in January of this year that this advice would be best provided by an ad hoc committee formed of diverse and appropriately skilled village residents. These residents would constitute a Waterfront Infrastructure Committee that will be responsible for delivering a preliminary site infrastructure plan that includes the location of streets, parks and an esplanade, and key water access points for the entire waterfront. The Committee will also work with the Village and BP's engineers to locate the infrastructure for utilities that must be installed (e.g. sewer lines, underground stream) (possibly under the site's contact barrier and soil cover) and common utility ducts that can house future utilities.
While the BP site only covers the northern 28 acres of the 42 acre site, it is the opinion of the Board that any Village recommendation, especially in regards to roads, must cover the full site in order for it to be practical and comprehensive. As a result, while the recommendation of the Committee should focus on the BP site, consideration should include recommendations concerning infrastructure on the entire waterfront for planning purposes.


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As artist in residence at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture, Cara Blue Adams presented "A reading and discussion of Removal, a novel-in-progress". Cara Blue Adams is a fiction writer from Brooklyn, New York. Her stories have appeared in Narrative, The Kenyon Review, Epoch, The Missouri Review, The Mississippi Review, and The Sun.
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Good Friday
Red Hibiscus, originally uploaded by malyousif.
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Happy Good Friday, Mahmood!
Nice! I haven't seen a Hibiscus with such a long style and stigma before. Those are pretty common flowers in nurseries here, but I do wish they'd import more interesting varieties!
Beautiful flower, and wonderful photo!
By the way, calling Good Friday joyous is like calling Ashoora joyous… It's the day when Christians commemorate Jesus' crucifixion and death. Easter Sunday is the joyous occasion, when they celebrate his resurrection. You'll just have to post another photo on Sunday!
Happy Easter and Good Friday everyone!
Bint: Good Friday is joyous to most Christians. We don't view it as a "sad" event or day. But I agree another photo from the Mahmoodmuski is needed on Sunday! :angel:
From the BBC website:
'Good Friday is a day of mourning in church. During special Good Friday services Christians meditate on Jesus' suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith.'
It is definitely a day of mourning for Catholics – maybe less so for other denominations. I guess different countries have different traditions, too.
Differant strokes for differant folks Bint! :angel:
Bint, that's very true. My mother followed the tradition of her home country when I was growing up. Dour music on all day, no TV either. Felt like being in a requiem. The US, being a mostly Protestant country, tends to put more emphasis on Easter, the day of Jesus' ressurection and a lot of American Catholics have followed along. Most Catholic countries put more emphasis on the death and Good Friday. Easter Sunday is not given the same importance.
This year, Orthodox Easter and Western Christianity Easter fall on the same day.
I kan't see anysing of za bictures, wat is wrong wiz my kambuter ???
I use mac OS X
ouh ouh ouh i forgot HAPPY EASTER hehehehehe
The interesting side of it all is, the Easter Holiday should be far more significant than Christmas is.
From the earliest times the Christians kept every Friday as a feast day; and the obvious reasons for those usages explain why Easter is the Sunday par excellence, and why the Friday which marks the anniversary of Christ's death came to be called the Great or the Holy or the Good Friday. The origin of the term Good is not clear. Some say it is from "God's Friday" (Gottes Freitag); others maintain that it is from the German Gute Freitag, and not specially English. Sometimes, too, the day was called Long Friday by the Anglo-Saxons; so today in Denmark.
Here's the description of the solemness of the day in the Roman catholic Church:
The omission of the Mass proper marks in the mind of the Church the deep sorrow with which she keeps the anniversary of the Sacrifice of Calvary. Good Friday is a feast of grief. A black fast, black vestments, a denuded altar, the slow and solemn chanting of the sufferings of Christ, prayers for all those for whom He died, the unveiling and reverencing of the Crucifix, these take the place of the usual festal liturgy.
I saw huge ostridge eggs at Al Areen yesterday ……… I recommend everyone who hasn't been there to go ……… Happy Easter :biggrin:
Wishing you, your family and all those around you, a Happy
No need to apologize :biggrin:
We received a "Happy Easter" greeting from my wife's aunt a few days ago. She (the aunt) is a nun in an Irish order.
And, maybe this little story could be of interest in connection with Easter.
"The Church of the Holy Sepulchre", or "The Church of Resurrection" in Jerusalem is said to contain the place where Jesus was buried. Various Christian churches agree about this but, they cant agree about which one should hold the key to it. This distrust started many hundred years ago.
This is where Saladin comes into the picture. Yes, THAT Saladin. The short version is that because of this distrust Saladin appointed a Muslim family to keep the keys.
The whole story can be seen here.
Mahmood, your red hibiscus is absolutely gorgeous. I've been awaiting spring to come to my part of the world, and with it, the blooms in my garden.
Now, the coming of spring has been delayed here in Nova Scotia, Canada. This is what I woke up to this morning: Happy Easter.
Mahmood, this morning we woke to another fresh blanket of snow, which of course, meant more plowing and shovelling. With any luck, it will melt in a few days as the forecast is for the rest of the week is for sunny weather with temperatures above freezing.
Although I enjoy winter sports such as skiing and skating and the magic of waking up on Christmas morning to a fresh blanket of gleaming white snow, there are times I wish I lived somewhere in the warmer climes.
@Mahmood: What a wonderful flower! In Mexico we have quite a lot of them, in Cuernavaca especially because of the fine climate, but I have never seen such an outstanding specimen!
@Barry: In German Karfreitag translates to Mourning Friday, no God's Friday to be found.
The Spanish say Viernes Santo (Holy Friday).
Today, Easter Monday, is still a holiday in Germany, therefore Happy Easter!, but here in Mexico we have to work (got back from the beaches and some apparently with a hangover) and deal with the IRS. Bureaucracy in Mexico is getting better but is still annoying.
Iris: Well, that's just what the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia calls it, and they do mention that it is speculation, as no one really knows why exactly in English we call it "Good Friday" (since such a day is hardly a good thing). I personally do not know German. The point of the quote was to mention that Easter Sunday is *the* day in the Christian Calendar (the day above all other days).


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Try to think about it like this. Let's say that you are looking for spare car parts for your car and, by doing some online research you find out that there are more than enough choices to go around. However, you have absolutely no idea what you're supposed to choose. Now, you're going to choose on your own and, as it turns out your choice was not the right one.
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Beef and vegetable stroganoff over white rice
Stroganoff is comfort food for those cold autumn nights that is relatively easy to make. I thought I would change the classic stroganoff up a bit and make it into a beef and vegetable stroganoff then serve it over white rice instead of egg noodles. As I was making this, I couldn't decide if I wanted to classify this dish as a rice bowl stroganoff or just leave the term rice bowl out of it. It very well could be a rice bowl and by all means, it is.
You can use whatever cut of beef you enjoy most. I used a top round cut that was on sale. If you use a traditionally tougher cut of meat slice it thinly against the grain to help it become a tender palate pleaser.
Sine I used a heaping pile of rice to serve this with I didn't let the stroganoff thicken much so I would have an ample amount of sauce to soak into the rice. If you make this and find that your sauce is very runny… don't panic, its supposed to be that way! Of course, if you serve this over noodles take the lid off and let your sauce thicken up some. In my opinion, the best stroganoff is a saucy stroganoff!
I hope you enjoy this somewhat healthier version.
- 1 pound of beef top round (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup of sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- ½ cup of frozen corn (thawed)
- ½ cup of frozen spinach (thawed)
- 8 ounces of sliced white button mushrooms
- 1⅓ cup of beef broth
- ⅓ cup of dry vermouth
- ⅓ cup of whipping cream
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 cups of white rice
- 1 green onion minced (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons of parsley minced (for garnish)
- Cook 2 cups of white rice according to package directions.
- Slice 1 pound of top round beef thinly against the grain. Season with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper. and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Then dust lightly with flour.
- Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter to medium high. Place in the beef and get a nice sear on each side of the slices. Turn down the heat some and add the sliced onion and mushrooms. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until the onion is slightly transparent.
- Add the dry vermouth and scrape any bits off of the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the beef broth, whipping cream, corn, and spinach. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in the sour cream and Dijon mustard.
- Garnish with minced green onion, parsley and serve over white rice. Enjoy!


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Ariens A19A 42 Kohler 6000 Series comes with incredible specs of riding lawn mowing. It has a mini tractor like shape and is having 19HP, 540 cc single cylinder Briggs and Stratton engine. The 42 inch cutting deck ensures lesser time for cutting along with dual blade arrangement, means there wouldn't be any grass left uncut. Ariens Lawn Mower A19A42 has six height positions and is having 16 inches turning ratio. You can experience a 5.2 mph forward speed and is having a weight of 408 lbs. The product also comes with 02 years of warranty.
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- The product has a great ease of use. You need to simply sit over it and need to ride it like a car. A user can move it forward and backward. You will experience full control while riding it over.
- The product comes with anti-vibration system (AVS) for extraordinary wholesome performance.
- The product is shipped fully assembled and the user has to just fill in 1.5 gallon tank, lubricants, oil and need to attach the steering wheel.
- The product has a high class cut quality and can cut the grass to 01 inch of length.
- Taking out this mower from its massive packing will take your half an hour.
- Mulching kit is not included
- Small engine
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If you want to make your life easy, you may need to try Ariens Lawn Mower A19A42. It is extraordinary machine with powerful engine. You need to just sit on the seat and can run it over for long hours. An amazing feature of the product is dual blades, means you need to run it over once on the grass and it will do all of its job once. Height adjustment provides flexibility of cutting height from 01 inches to 4.5 inches. Due to this flexibility different categories of users can use it with full confidence. The product is available at very affordable price. The users are found to be very satisfied from its functioning and durability. The product has a heavy body and you don't require maintenance most often.


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Would a magazine editor digitally alter a photo of Lara Bingle to make the model look less fit and toned than she actually is?
That was the question Famous magazine editor Matt Frilingos was answering yesterday after the swimsuit model blasted the magazine on social media over the validity of photographs depicting her with cellulite.
Frilingos, editor of Famous magazine, bluntly denied Bingle's accusations.
"We have not photo-shopped the images of Lara in Famous this week" Frilingos said. "It is not Famous' agenda to make women look less than natural. The reality is we want to put real women on our covers."
On Monday night Bingle posted her thoughts regarding the cover story on the current edition of the magazine - Lara Elopes: Married in the Mediterranean. The story examined baseless rumours the bikini model and her actor boyfriend of 10-weeks Sam Worthington had eloped.
Bingle initially took issue with the way she looked on the Famous cover.
"THESE ARE THE SAME IMAGES WHO MAGAZINE USED A FEW MONTHS AGO AND THEY DID NOT LOOK LIKE THIS," she blasted, later labelling the magazine a "disgrace" and indirectly pointing out that a photo published by Who Weekly last month and taken on the same day showed her without cellulite.
Next came her clarification on her relationship with Worthington: "ALSO I AM NOT MARRIED."
Finally came her attack on the magazine known for its composite cover stories showing celebrities at their worst: "Perpetuating self doubt in all women in the name of making a quick buck. Sickening. Same day different magazine. YOU ARE A DISGRACE FAMOUS MAGAZINE @famousweekly"
While photographers attached to the shoot - which took place in early October at Palm Beach and on Sydney Harbour - were reluctant to wade into the debate yesterday, one stated that "the light" may have played a hand in the discrepancy.
Who Weekly editor Nicky Briger said she was surprised a second set of unseen pictures had materialised from the shoot and denied airbrushing images to enhance Bingle.
"Ours was not a paid interview. Nor were the images set up in collaboration with Lara," she said.
"We bought the photos from an agency and we did brighten them but we did not manipulate them."
It seems it's the magazines move now.
Source: The Daily Telegraph - Sydney Confidential
Published Date: 27th November 2013


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This is like no app you have seen. The graphics are amazingly realistic and the opportunity to "sell" (at an imaginary auction) the wares after creating them is exhilarating. Let's Create! Pottery goes one step further than most other creativity apps and offers 3D printing of your child's creation. What an incredible way to preserve that precious piece of art. This app has a lite version available which is more than sufficient to satisfy your child's art expression needs. I dare say you will be purchasing the full version in no time, however.
External links to an online guide on the developer's website and to other apps by the same developer on Google Play. There is also a link to the global gallery of pots, and to Sculpteo from whom you can order a 3D printout of the pot.
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This is the very first app my 13 year old son bought for himself. He had played the lite version for weeks, possibly months, and was ready to extend himself and add more creativity options. Back then, the option to order a 3D printout of a pot did not exist, but once I tell him that it is now available, I know what he will be saving his pocket money for! The best Mother's Day present I ever got was a custom designed Lego set, that my son had ordered from Lego Digital Designer. Perhaps this year I will receive a 3D printout of one of his pots? I can but hope!
Let's Create! Pottery begins with a tutorial, walking the player through the basics of creating and decorating a pot. Pots are then requested by Aunt Chloe and bought by Rebecca. As word gets out, the buyer base increases, and so does income. Gaming money earned goes towards purchasing materials (clay, porcelain etc.), ornaments (handles, lids, etc.), glazes (colors), and brushes (stencils). Once your child completes a pot, they have the options to fulfil orders, take photos, sell at auction or printout (purchased through Sculpteo).
Sculpting clay is therapeutic in real life, and crafting pots in Let's Create! Pottery is just as relaxing and your children will enjoy showing off their creations, and the money they have earned from selling their wares. Definitely a must-have app!
With Let's Create: Pottery making ceramics has never been more simple and fun! Become a true artist and create "one of a kind" pottery items and share them with your friends! Throw the clay on the wheel, release all your artistic talents and take benefit of dozens of materials available in order to create your own design! Even when you glaze and fire your very first pot you will feel accomplished and relaxed as pottery is the best way to relieve your everyday stress and find your inner peace. An amazing, therapeutic and uplifting experience you can enjoy with your family and friends!
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426 Transport Training Squadron welcomes new Honorary Colonel
News Article / April 11, 2018
From National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
Members of 426 Transport Training Squadron welcomed newly appointed Honorary Colonel Ann Marie Vaughan, Ed. D., during a ceremony at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, on April 11, 2018.
Honorary Colonel Vaughan has served more than 25 years as an educator at a number of universities around the world and throughout Canada, including Memorial University of Newfoundland and College of the North Atlantic. She has also held positions at the National Research Council of Canada, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Service Canada. In 2016, she was appointed President and CEO of Loyalist College.
"Through my career in higher education," Honorary Colonel Vaughan said, "I share a considerable bond with the members of 426 Transport Training Squadron, who strive to develop professional and resilient aircrew and technicians who are able to meet the challenges of providing air power throughout the world in support of Canadian Armed Forces operations."
A resident of Belleville, Ontario, since November 2017, she is also a member of the 2018 Quinte Rotary Music Festival Planning Committee.
"We welcome Honorary Colonel Vaughan to 426 Transport Training Squadron and look forward to working with her as an experienced instructor, manager and leader, while also showing her how we train and teach at the squadron," said the squadron's commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Brent Hoddinott. "We must remain adaptable and innovative as we prepare aircrew and technicians for the future, and I expect our relationship with Honorary Colonel Vaughan will be mutually beneficial in this regard."
The responsibilities of honorary appointees include fostering esprit de corps; developing, promoting and sustaining strong community support for the unit; establishing and maintaining liaison with unit charities and associations; establishing and maintaining a liaison with the commander as well as with other persons with honorary appointments; participating in parades and official functions in which the unit takes part; and advising the unit's commander.
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- 426 Transport Training Squadron carries out between 80 and 125 serials for 25 different courses every year to generate operationally effective Air Mobility aircrew and technicians in support of Canadian Armed Forces operations.
- Members of 426 Transport Training Squadron work at the Air Mobility Training Centre located at 8 Wing Trenton. The facility was designed and built to accommodate the latest in aircrew and technician simulation, making it one of the most advanced training facilities in the world.
- Members of 426 Transport Training Squadron train and prepare aircrew, technicians and aeromedical personnel to serve on the CC-130 Hercules (H and J) and CC-150 Polaris aircraft.
- The honorary rank is "honorary and advisory," and honorary rank does not confer authority or command function. Honoraries can provide continuity within the unit on matters of community events and activities, unit traditions, etc. Honorary Colonels play an important role in speaking to new recruits and young officers about unit history and traditions.
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Monmouth gains perspective
Young girl's cancer fight inspires team to greatness
During this year's spring break, Monmouth traveled to the Sunshine State for a match against Jacksonville. When they came home, the team had a vastly different perspective on life and a new-found inspiration from their new a 12-year-old "teammate."
The team learned about the story of Elizabeth Buckley before the season started. Denise Westcott, the Hawks' head coach, served on a committee with Stacy Williams, the club team coach for Elizabeth's older sister Madison. Williams told Westcott about Elizabeth's love for lacrosse and that the young girl was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor earlier this year.
"Coach asked if we wanted to make her part of our team, part of our F.A.M.I.L.Y. (Monmouth's acronym meaning Forget About Me I Love You)," Gianna D'urso, a junior defender, said. "We were ecstatic and we went down there and it was so great meeting her. I know it made our teammates cherish every moment we have."
The team left for Florida early and traveled to Orlando to meet Elizabeth, her family and teammates. Monmouth also scrimmaged against Elizabeth's and Madison's teams, held a mini clinic with the teams and were guests at a cookout thrown by Elizabeth's family.
The Buckleys reciprocated by traveling to Jacksonville for the match. On the Monmouth sideline was Elizabeth as a member of the team.
"It was great to hang out and get to know Elizabeth and her friends and her family," D'urso said. "You want to get to know not just Elizabeth, but the people who she hangs around with, too, because they have to deal with everything as well."
That led to another familial bond established between Kelly Dalton and Elizabeth's 9-year-old sister, Blinne.
"I was thinking there are other people hurting in this and nobody was thinking about her sisters," Dalton said. "Blinne has been shown that life can be so hurtful and so cruel by her sister getting this disease, that somebody has to be there to say to her, 'Not everything is so bad.' She was amazing. She was so happy with so much going on around her. She was so happy around her sister and I think that is what she wants to give to her. That's her part of it."
While trying to think of something special they could do for Elizabeth, one of the teammates came up with the idea of getting her an engraved iPod and loading it with their favorite songs that they play on road trips and songs they use for their warm up routine.
"They're mostly upbeat and positive, songs that will take her mind away from what she's going through."
The team went further. It created a video that it dedicated to Elizabeth using video the team shot during a layover in Newark, at their hotel in Florida and with Elizabeth riding the team bus.
Kailey Farrell, the team manager, shot most of the video and photography and edited it using the Carly Rae Jepson song, "Call Me Maybe."
"It was becoming such a popular song," D'urso said. "We thought it would be such a great idea. It's just an upbeat, fun song that Elizabeth knew and it was from an upcoming new artist that nobody had really heard of yet.
"It just clicked, so we did and it and wanted Elizabeth to be part of it because she's part of our team, too. She loved it and to have her on the bus dancing with us was a great experience for all of us."
Since it was made, the video has nearly 27,000 views. National lacrosse publications have promoted the video, as well.
For the game against Jacksonville, the Buckleys traveled with the team so Elizabeth and her sisters could be on the sideline together.
"She's taught us so much more than we could ever teach her," Dalton said. "Her story, her drive. Everything about her is so inspirational. She's really helping us and motivating us.
"Someone so young and dealing with something so tough. This girl's heart is what's getting her through this. And the people around her are showing her so much love and that's where we came into play. Going there was so worth it. So definitely worth it."
The team gets updates weekly through email and Facebook as to Elizabeth's condition. It was thrilled to see that Elizabeth's most recent test results were positive ones.
"I'm thinking about her all the time," D'urso said. "Anytime I'm thinking of something or I am stressed out, whatever I'm doing can't be that bad compared to what Elizabeth is going through. It really makes you realize what you have and that you can't take anything for granted.
"No matter what you're dealing with, you have to brush it off and keep going with a smile on your face because people are going through much worse. It's an eye opener. A life-changing experience."
Playing Saturday to get into the NCAA tournament. Elizabeth won't be there in body but she will definitely be on the team's mind.
"[Meeting Elizabeth] was right before heading into our conference play," D'urso said. "I think from the first game that we started playing up until now -- everything happens for a reason -- I think we hit our peak. And Elizabeth was a part of that.
"Before our games reading a quote from her or a text she sent someone, that just got us going. So during a game, when we do something wrong, we keep our head up and knows it's alright and brush it off because we play for her. It has brought our team closer together."


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Texans | Will Fuller ruled out for Week 3
Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:28:24 -0700
Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the New England Patriots.
Head coach Bill O'Brien made the announcement Wednesday, despite Fuller's return to the practice field, and added that the second-year receiver "will be available soon." Fuller had some glimpses of brilliance in 2016, and can be a fantasy asset when healthy.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson