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*Picks up mic* Damn, it's still hot. Man, oh man, what a June. It's been an eventful month especially for me. What with staying busy & gearing up for the summer in general. For the gaming world, however, we're digesting what E3 left for us. For the FGC-hold that thought *HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!*
Yes, get ready for the umpteenth Marvel Vs Capcom: Infinite/Dragonball FighterZ comparison. Well… maybe not so much a comparison, more like a tirade that would make Lewis Black cringe. The butthurt, memes, trolls and overall headaches have subsided just a dash since a few weeks past, but I think I can match the same intensity. All parties involved are getting torn a new asshole today, so I wouldn't sit down if I were you… also put up a prayer that this is worse than what Aphro's got in store later. It feels like every year I gotta make one of these before EVO… but never mind that. We're goin' around the table here and we'll let the new cat go first.
DBFZ does what Marvel won't, is that it? Now, no one expected this game to exist, but I did call this mass exodus of UMVC3 sheep from Infinite. I'll get to the Mahvel side later, on Arcsys' side, it's real smart. It's business savvy, you have a demand with no current supply, so why wouldn't you step in and YOINK! the clientele? No matter what, these are the people that are used to broken Marvel in general. They'll handle any kind of dumb shenanigans this DBZ game throws at them. Speaking of which, we have no idea how the balance of this game's gonna be. Beerus can make an entrance and overthrow the roster like a top tier in the Budokai games. I swear on my SS4 Goku model, if you mofos drop this game in the first few months after all this garbage I've heard in the past few weeks…not even for what's still to come, but just the shit I've been hearing before the month mark from E3, I'm snatching everyone's controllers.
I knew it was coming, but it didn't annoy me any less. The UMVC3 heads have become their predecessors & trashed the upcoming title because it's different. The story trailer for MVCI and DBFZ at E3 just gave them another all too easy out. Stubborn vets are annoying yes, but Lord deliver me from bandwagon fans. Strictly my opinion and I never like to give out opinions because they aren't based in fact… still you ask me, it's these fair-weather, meat headed trolls that's killing the FGC.
You morons are so fucking fickle and have it too damn easy. You don't have to bear down when it gets rough or when shit hits the fan. As a SF fan, you think I enjoy the amount of shit Capcom/SF/I get for all the idiotic shit that's happened? For trying to give SF5 a chance when it's so damn obvious it's inadequate? You groveled at the feet of Crapcom for this game and now you bail. You don't know what the fuck two weeks means in Mike Z Standard Time or waiting for a misused & often abused franchise like DS to come back. None of you spoiled losers have that fire in your belly to set you apart from any other dope in a comments section. I'll see who exactly sticks with DBFZ, after that maybe SSF5 when FChamp says "dis game gud now". This isn't a loyalist rant; we've all seen what those jackasses look like. Since SF5, I've actually expanded my library of fighters, so there is a silver lining to all this and I still do go back and play when there's actually something to do. You don't reject something that's a part of you, not when there's work to be done with it. That's what separates myself & other like minds from (Zero said it best) these 'soulless copies'.
What else is there to bitch about… the accessibility, right! Down, Down inputs, one button mash combos and whatever else you guys can draw up. Presently, we don't know if the inputs are going to overlap and be problematic in the execution department… so what's the problem? You mad because your Z motions got watered down? I'll always point to Smash when something like this comes up. Real basic inputs, high accessibility, so why haven't you bodied HungryBox & Ally yet? Wave/Plink dashes are in this game so you have advanced moment… where's your leg to stand on? Seriously though, you'd rather an eternity of lightning loops than see what Infinite has? That's your prerogative, no use bothering.
Who is left to get bopped? Let's go with the nitpickers. Nah, not the ones voicing clear frustration over legit concerns, we're talkin' about the ones that wrote a thesis on how Capcom employees should be executed because Thor's hair is the wrong shade on a Thursday. This is simple, just give me 5 seconds. You're walking on the sidewalk outside, you come across a pile of dog shit and the sight revolts you. At this point do you perhaps... roll around in it, getting angrier that you're now covered in doggo doodoo? NO! HELL NO! What's the matter with you?! You walk away and avoid it. Now just guess who's who based on the 'choose your own adventure' choices.
As easy it is to make the 'Infinite is dog shit' metaphor happen, that's not the takeaway here. Don't actively enhance your misery, be it making a bad situation worse or any other means. The cherry on top is majority of these tantrum throwers are gonna get the game regardless… just to complain more. I have felt my inner Dark Helmet in full force recently. I'm not excusing any of the mishaps Capcom has done or how the game looks, but I know that there's a time to nut up and bite the bullet or shut up. You're all right, it doesn't look good and I don't know if they'll brush it up or not. This path you're on, however, is already at critical mass where then the game drops the first thing that goes wrong you'll chuck it. Meanwhile, it's MAHVEL! There's always something busted with these games.
On the flip side, we got ourselves another culprit in the impediment of the community. For every yin there's a yang and this yang would be the complete delusion of there's absolutely nothing wrong with any aspect of Infinite. At this time, I want to divert my attention a little bit towards the KOF community. Without going too much into it, I gotta say this is downright shameful how some got the audacity to give the graphics a pass, but straight defecated on KOF14 last year. Before the graphics updates, KOF14 looked outdated… Infinite looks ugly and that's bad. To the KOF crowd that's getting shafted in this regard, I want to say I'm sorry… because I think someone should has to say it.
One of the things I find fascinating about the FGC is how they adapt a random word out of nowhere that they had no idea existed before like 'collusion'. The FGC word of the month starts with the letter 'S' and it won't be Sentinel for a good while with the way the MVCI roster leaks are going. Hang on one second, whose fault (if any) is it? While everyone was caught in their feelings one way or the other, no one thought about the position these figureheads are in. Everything they say or do is taken and painted a certain way. JWong wasn't as complimentary with vanilla 3 & sales took a jab on the chin. FChamp says the game's dead, you hold a damn funeral. You are all within your rights to be impatient considering the past debacles & forewarnings. Perhaps it's time, however, we hold everyone accountable... including ourselves. Can you really say without a shadow of a doubt, that these dudes haven't seen something we haven't seen yet? In two months time hardly any of this is going to matter, everyone needs to take a breath to lower their sodium levels.
Before you start calling me a shill, just chill the fuck out, I got this. The salesmanship is PAINFULLY lacking. Glossing over the E3 clips, these dudes couldn't sell ice on the 4th of July. I get it, you're trying to pitch me something, but if both of us know there's some assembly required first, don't act like everything's peachy keen. The void of finesse just leaves you sore, man. Case in point, the X-Men who were your cornerstone have been gutted out with no certainty of inclusion at a specified time; then you turn around and call Magneto a function.
So let me get this straight, the given is the function of X-Men equals the function of Marvel? Something like f (X-Men) = f (MCU). Then in a Combofiend example, 8-way dash is a transitive property with f (Magnus) = f (Ultron/Captain Marvel/Nova). Don't know man, it looks like an inequality to me. Sure, it's a tough question to answer, maybe even a loaded question, but I could've answered it with more care. "We understand and sympathize with the fans; unfortunately, this is a circumstance that's out of our hands. As an old Magneto player, I know the passion and allure behind the X-Men, but the team and I are confident with the additions of the new characters. We made sure the spirit & playstyles of these characters are not lost so you can explore other characters you may not know as well, like Ultron. Who knows, you might like them better." Something to that effect, it's not like you need that much prep time for an obvious, pressing question like that.
This does reveal all about how developers look at character concepts. We knew this, though; the extent varies on the amount of love put into a concept. Palette swaps, Clones, spiritual successors, none of this is new. We, again, are justified in criticizing it. Maybe Combofiend was speaking for himself when he said players used Magneto for the 8-way dash… I only took Psych 101 so what do I know? Functions aside… after seeing some footage, surveying the field, playing the demo, I come to realize that everyone is on the same page: the chaos of the Marvel franchise is part of the game. The Infinity Stones are going to create so much silly stuff, it's not gonna be fair. To make a balanced Marvel is to spread the madness to every character; if that'll happen remains to be seen.
Speaking of the game… nah, I'd just be beating a dead horse at this point. I've had my fair share in the roast and giggled my ass off. Besides that, I can't shake the feeling of the 2nd coming of SFxT with this game. Another game buried under FGC scorn with a bad DLC plan and incompetent handlers that's actually real solid. I want MVCI to succeed in every facet for obvious reasons, but also because this is exhausting. I really don't enjoy any of this & I'm sure none of you do, either.
I came to the FGC to get better, talk to players, learn things, and maybe make a few friends/rivals… not to wake up this damn headache I see day in & out. It's as if Capcom shot off all their toes, now they aim for their crotch… just stop it already! The Fighting Game Community has become the Fighting Game Herd and some days I think about just leaving it behind. How the hell do I stay around for this insanity, how does Parappa get this jaded & keep his hat on? How do I not get angry when I hear 'get left behind'? Well see that's my secret, I'm always angry. I'm past it and it's time everyone else does the same.
I'm getting DBFZ day 1 because regardless of how much of a competitive fighter it's going to be, I haven't touched a DBZ game since Budokai Tenkaichi 3. I can use some mindless fun, it's been a while. I'm probably getting MVCI for a deal somewhere because I don't think it'll end up being worth $60, but I think I'll like the gameplay. Also, for both games I have friends that are die-hard that will play for the long haul & break it down to the core… I want to be part of the fun. My word is bond, all this noise can burn in hell… I'll catch everyone after EVO. Peace & Love.


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Romesh Ranganathan to host chat show
Romesh Ranganathan is to host a new chat show for BBC Three.
Comedians In Pubs Talking Comedy will do what its name suggests, with Jack Dee, Sharon Horgan, Russell Howard, Jayde Adams, Humza Arshad and Tim Renkow taking part in the six short episodes.
Its title echoes Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, with the content reflecting the growth in popularity of comedians-talking-to-comedians podcasts.
The BBC says: 'In these one-to-one frank and funny conversations, [the comics] discuss their earliest memories in their comedy careers, from show flops to patronising fans and facing their fears through an engaging, empathetic and relatable pub chat.'
Romesh: Comedians In Pubs Talking Comedy was announced as part of The Idris Takeover, a season of content created and curated for BBC Three by actor Idris Elba.
Other programmes include include a series of five short dramas starring Elba which 'question identity', a series of documentaries telling inspirational stories about sport, and a documentary about marginalised 17-year-olds in Scarborough.
Elba said: 'There's a part of me in every aspect of this season; comedy, drama, documentary, sport all made by a truly diverse team both on and off screen
Romesh: Comedians In Pubs Talking Comedy will start on Monday March 27, via iPlayer, YouTube and the BBC Three website.
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It's October Already?
October 6th, 2004 by Andrew
Where'd September go?
It seems to me that the first month of the semester just flew right by, and now I'm knee deep in classes, without even a trace of the shorts and sunglasses of summer. I guess I'm just too busy to even bother with keeping track of time. I just go about my daily business, and nothing more.
I've also realized, that I don't post anything really or important, or anything that's on the tip of my tongue wanting to get out. It's more like I post when it's convenient, or I'm bored. It's more of a time filler when I do get a chance at some free time, and I have nothing else to do.
Also, I've got this really neat contraption which plays music and holds up to 5,000 songs. You may have heard of it, it's called the iPod. Alex got sneaky, and somehow got people to pay for it without me noticing, so now I have an iPod. Usually she can't hide anything, and she's obvious when something's up her sleeve, so I don't know how she got this one past me.
Next week I have 2 tests. Count them: 2. That's crazy. One of them is in Multivariate Calculus, and the other is Linear Algebra. Sounds like fun, right? Wrong. The Linear Algebra exam is the dumbest thing ever. We have classes on mondays and wednesdays, and the test is next wednesday (because of the holiday) so today is the last review for the exam, until we have the exam a week from today. Isn't that the stupidest idea ever? Yeah, I think so.
So my birthday was September 25th, and the band was at a home football game that day. I decided I wanted to be a cannon boy that day, since it was the last football game that wasn't going to be cold. Of course, this was a mistake, since I injured my shoulder while performing routine circus-like acts. In short, I'm in a sling for a month, and I have lots of pills to take, and I won't be marching for awhile. I did happen to find a picture of myself at that particular game, pre-injury, which was during halftime. Enjoy.
This was rather long-winded, but there's lots of cool and not so cool stuff that's been happening. I also need filler for my web page, since it's always rather barren. I also think I need some way of "signing off" on my posts. Lots of things are taken, so I'll have to think about it. For now, I'll just say:


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Do you ever make a note to yourself to remember to do something? I often type up a note or jot one down on paper to keep me from forgetting tasks. When I discovered the "Notes to Self" sprinkled throughout Storytelling with Collage: Techniques for Layering Color and Texture by Roxanne Evans Stout, I felt like an artist friend was watching out for me. Roxanne helps you think ahead, so that when it's time to create your collage designs, you'll generate collage ideas that are meaningful. She also shares a step-by-step project on how to add a handmade book to a collage in this downloadable Art Lesson (you're going to love it!).
Here's one of Roxanne's notes: "Create art from something repurposed. I found a tic-tac-toe board and carved out the spaces because I wanted to straighten out the curved corners. Then I sanded and stained it, and soon each space was home to an old piece of jewelry or a small door hinge. This assemblage/collage became a homage to the little town where we buried my father's ashes. There is an amazing antique store there, and an old flour mill. I found many of these items there, and now it reminds me of how I took care of him the last few years and what that did for me personally."
What a beautiful way to remember her father in a way that's both symbolic and personal.
Using handwritten notes is another way that this mixed-media artist pays homage to her father in a collage. You'll find that in addition to the "Notes to Self" feature in Storytelling with Collage, there are also tasks assigned to you, to help you come up with new collage designs and ideas.
Roxanne's Collage Art Idea: "In the collage above I added some of my father's handwritten notes. He used to scribble this sloppy but expressive writing in notepads when he listened to classical music. Do you have an old letter from your mother or father or someone you have loved that you would like to preserve on the pages of an art journal? Even a grocery list or a recipe would work! Try to build a collage around this. This is a wonderful way to include your own personal history in your artwork."
Cloth Paper Scissors community member Heartjoy shared her collage designs in our Member Gallery. In this example (above), she used scraps of handwritten notes to add a layer of depth. The page on the left reads, "If I don't know where I'm going / how will I know when I get there?"
I think we can all relate to that question. If I were to make a note to myself regarding this question, the note would be: Just keep going.
Storytelling with Collage can help you on your artistic path to expressing your visions. In addition to the notes and tasks, Storytelling with Collage includes chapters on making collage designs with fabric, stitching, photos, found objects, wax, metal, and papers. You'll also find guidance on using color and working with materials from nature. Now might be a good time to make a new note to self: Get a copy of Storytelling with Collage and download Roxanne's Art Lesson. 🙂
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Working in a Paper Blender
This paper purge we're on is like living and working in a paper blender… piles of files everywhere. There are trash piles, piles to be shredded, piles to be recycled, piles to be filed elsewhere, and pile supplies like labels and markers. And we're still open for business, right? Right.
Some days I make a lot of progress, and some days I make none. Literally, none. That's ok – I'll just focus on the immediate task/drawer in front of me, and when I'm pulled away with 'real' business I'll complete what I have to do and come back to The Purge. Our goal is to have it completed by the end of the year, so I'm going to get good at multitasking!
My one nod to sanity is to wrap things up every evening before leaving the office. I organize the piles, take out the trash, store the files to be shredded in their designated spot, and pat myself on the back as the shredding pile grows and the empty file space increases. Tomorrow before I go at it again I'll file the "relocate" and "recycle" piles where they belong and then begin The Purge once again.
This Too Shall Pass. I hope.


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In an interesting intellectual exercise, Matthew White imagined how North America would have looked if separatist movements had succeeded rather than failed in the history of North America… starting with a 1787 fire killing many of the Constitutional Convention. Instead of 3 countries, we could have had 19. StrangeMaps has the tale… and the map.
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The Sembcorp Biomass Power Station, also referred to as 'Wilton 10' began commercial operations in October 2007 and boasts the title of the United Kingdom's first ever large scale wood to energy power facility. The £64 Million plant was a major step forward in the production of biomass-generated renewable energy in the UK. Producing 35 MW of electricity (enough to power a small town) it consumes ca 300,000 tonnes of wood per year as its fuel. In 2011, Anord were selected directly by Sembcorp to provide a large Modular Power Distribution Centre and MCC to provide power distribution and control for an expansion on the site. The new plant was constructed by Sembcorp for SITA UK which provides electricity for many of the Oil & Gas companies operating from the Wilton campus. The Modular Power Distribution Centre was fully factory tested and commissioned at Anord's works and installed on site, ready for cabling within 4 hours of delivery.


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Our deepest gratitude goes out to Darkmatter, trans South Asian activists in the United States and longtime friends to alQaws, for their tremendous efforts in organizing a successful solidarity fundraising campaign for alQaws.
The campaign, which involved an indiegogo campaign as well as a special Art and Activism event in New York City ended January 15th.
Over 188 indiegogo funders and over 100 attendees to the event collectively raised over $6400 (exceeding the organizers' goal of $6,000: www.indiegogo.com).
The success of this campaign demonstrates the relevance of our joint anti-colonial and queer organizing, and also offers strong evidence of the transformative potential of establishing new and meaningful alliances throughout the globe.
Thank you, Darkmatter, for your ongoing support and friendship.
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The promising young soldier who killed a Fresno, Calif., native in a Fort Benning, Ga., barracks could eventually regain his freedom, under a new plea agreement.
In a case that ravaged several families, while it raised provocative questions about the smoking cessation drug Chantix, Army Pfc. George D.B. MacDonald has agreed to plead guilty to the unpremeditated murder of Pvt. Rick Bulmer, according to relatives and other informed individuals who declined to be identified in order to talk about the case.
The new sentence will be set by a military judge following a hearing scheduled to start at Fort Benning on Sept. 8. The plea agreement details are not yet public, though the new sentence appears likely to be on the order of multiple decades behind bars.
The plea agreement discussed Friday at a court hearing marks a bittersweet victory of sorts for MacDonald, who previously had been sentenced to life without parole following a premeditated murder conviction in 2009. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces later overturned the conviction.
MacDonald's loved ones have stressed his rehabilitation potential, as well as his remorse for an uncharacteristically violent act they attribute to Chantix side effects, though both his defense attorney and a relative declined to discuss the case publicly on Friday.
But Bulmer's family members, who still live in the Fresno area, voiced anguish and anger at the possibility of MacDonald receiving a lesser sentence.
"We're outraged," Wendy Smith, Bulmer's birth mother, said Friday. "It's a mindblower, and we don't understand it."
Smith and others will get a final chance to influence the sentencing at the several-day September hearing. MacDonald's defense attorneys will present mitigation evidence, which could include character witnesses, as well as Chantix information, while prosecutors can present testimony about the impact of MacDonald's crime, among other matters.
"He cold-bloodedly killed my son," Smith said. "He knew what he was doing and . . . he should take his punishment."
Bulmer's son Rick, who attended Madera High School in California's San Joaquin Valley, was a married 23-year-old and in his first days of Army basic training at Fort Benning on May 18, 2008. MacDonald at the time was a 19-year-old one-time Eagle Scout who had been selected for the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School.
The month before, MacDonald had been prescribed Chantix to help him quit smoking.
MacDonald later said vivid nightmares and strange feelings troubled him after he starting taking the drug.
"I remember commenting to my brother that life started to feel like a video game, in that I was disconnected from my body," MacDonald's brother James, a soldier who was also given Chantix, wrote in a 2010 clemency request for his brother. "He agreed that he felt the same way."
James MacDonald committed suicide in 2013.
On May 18, 2008, while Bulmer was resting on his bunk, George MacDonald arose to do laundry and slipped a 3-inch knife into his pocket. He left his room, and came to Bulmer's bunk. He said later that he thought for about 30 seconds. Then he attacked, slashing and stabbing Bulmer more than 50 times.
"I snapped and didn't like it," MacDonald wrote after the killing. "I was stretched and it made me crazy."
MacDonald's defense attorneys sought to pin the violent outburst on Chantix, a widely prescribed drug unveiled by Pfizer in 2006.\
The FDA in 2009 imposed a "black box" warning on Chantix, citing the potential for "serious neuropsychiatric" problems, including hostility. The warning was followed by some 2,700 civil claims asserting Chantix had caused suicides, suicidal thoughts or other problems.
The military judge overseeing MacDonald's trial, though, quashed a wide-ranging subpoena issued to Pfizer, and refused to instruct jurors on the possible defense of "involuntary intoxication." The military appeals court ruled the latter decision was an error, leading to the recently concluded plea agreement negotiations.
"It is important to note that there is no reliable scientific evidence that Chantix causes serious neuropsychiatric events including those at issue here," Pfizer told McClatchy in a statement last year.
In March 2015, the FDA updated the Chantix label to note that recent "studies did not show an increased risk of neuropsychiatric side effects with Chantix." But regulators also cautioned that the studies "did not examine all types of neuropsychiatric side effects, and they had limitations that prevented us from drawing reliable conclusions."


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Yesterday's figures: On-track attendance, 23,659; on-track betting, $1,625,855; total betting including simulcast, $9,123,324.
This day last year: On-track attendance, 16,977; on-track betting, $1,468,126; total betting including simulcast, $9,943,243.
Coming up: There is no stakes racing Sunday or this coming Wednesday. Graded-stakes action returns on Thursday with the Grade III Sycamore Stakes for 3-year-olds and up going 11/2 miles on the turf.
Final furlong
■ Trainer and co-owner Eddie Kenneally said Saturday morning that Mimi's Bling came out of her upset victory in Friday's Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes in good order but he was not sure about the next step for the daughter of Bernstein. "There are no turf sprint stakes at Churchill Downs, and there is nothing in the (condition) book," Kenneally said. "Maybe there will be an overnight stakes or possibly something in the second book."
■ Lentenor, a full brother to the late 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, suffered his fifth straight defeat on Saturday when he finished seventh in a 11⁄8-mile allowance race over the Keeneland Polytrack. The 3-year-old son of Dynaformer broke his maiden this January at Gulfstream Park over the turf.


text: Dickson City Hyundai has been a major contributor to community organizations and events since its inception. This year, the dealership provided generous support to Lackawanna County's Office of Youth & Family Services' (OYFS) "Adopt An Angel" program. During November, Dickson City Hyundai pledged $100 for every new car sold to fulfill a child's Christmas wish list. Through the efforts of staff and management, 75 cars were sold, generating $7,500 for the program. The Lackawanna County's Sheriff's Department conducted a basket raffle at the holiday market and raised $2,000 for the program. From left, are Deputy Sheriff Robert Moore, Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Deputy Sheriff Joseph George, Carlos Roedan, Laura Coleman and Michael Pace, Dickson City Hyundai; Commissioner Patrick M. O'Malley, Mary Kay Pivovarnik and Sharon Roginski, OYFS "Adopt An Angel" Coordinators; and Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings.


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Intake & Output
What is it?
Intake & output measures the water in your body.
ξ Intake is the liquid you drink, soft food you eat, IV fluids and tube feedings
ξ Output is body fluid; urine, liquid stool, vomit and fluid from tubes and drains
Why is fluid balance important?
Our body works best when the fluids are in balance. The amount of fluid in our body
ξ Weight
ξ How much medicine you need
ξ Healing
ξ Days in the hospital
How to monitor intake and output?
ξ We measure what you drink and eat
ξ We measure the fluids from your body
ξ Daily weight
How can you help?
ξ Use the 'hat' in your toilet to catch urine and liquid stool.
ξ Staff will empty, measure, and record the output.
ξ Please ask guests to use the public bathroom.
ξ Save food trays and drink containers. Staff will record your intake.
Your health care team may have given you this information as part of your care. If so, please use it and
call if you have any questions. If this information was not given to you as part of your care, please check
with your doctor. This is not medical advice. This is not to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any
medical condition. Because each person's health needs are different, you should talk with your doctor or
others on your health care team when using this information. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
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MM2H visa permit Benefits & Incentives
Once your application is successful, there are various benefits & incentives provided as below:
MM2H Visa Permit
House Purchase
Any foreigner may purchase any number of residential property in Malaysia, subject to the minimum price established for foreigners by the different states. They start from RM500,000 per unit for most states, from 1st March 2014. Land is a state matter and it is important to check state laws before making any commitment, as the minimum purchase price is not standardized between states.
List of minimum price for purchase a property for each state
Car Purchase
Each participant is allowed to bring in his/her own car (used) or purchase a new locally-assembled car without having to pay import duty, excise duty and sales tax. However, they must apply for prior approval within the 6month / 1years time period given by the Finance Ministry and Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Participants are only allowed to sell their imported/locally purchased car after 2 years stay on the MM2H programme by paying the prevailing duties.
Domestic Helper
Each applicant can apply for one maid subject to the prevailing guidelines of the Immigration Department
MM2H participants are allowed to bring their children who are below 21 years old and not married as their dependents.
Tax Exemption is given to remittance of offshore pension fund into Malaysia & any other foreign funds transferred into Malaysia.
Business & Investment
You can own and actively run your own business, terms apply. Generally any MM2H visa holders can own their own business as Directors without the requirement of any Local Malaysians, terms apply.
Working Part Time
Over 50 year olds can work part time, terms apply.
MM2H Visa Permit Requirements
BEFORE APPROVAL Applicants are required to comply with the following financial criteria upon successful submission of their MM2H application
AFTER APPROVAL Successful applicants are required to comply with the following financial Fixed Deposit placements upon receipt of the conditional approval letter from Malaysia Immigration Department
Aged Below 50 years
New applicants who have purchased and owned residential property which has a PAID amount of RM 1 million and above in Malaysia are eligible to apply for exemption from placing the full FD amount required of participants. They only have to comply with the basic financial requirement of FD of RM 100,00 for over 50 & RM 150,000 for under 50 respectively. This amount may not be withdrawn until the participants decide to terminate their participation in MM2H programme.
New applicants who have purchased and owned residential property which has a PAID UP amount of RM1 million and above in Malaysia are eligible to apply for exemption from placing the full FD amount required. They only have to comply with the basic financial requirement of FD of RM100,000 for over 50 & RM150,000 for under 50 respectively.
Medical Report
All applicants and their dependents (spouse and children) are required to submit a medical report from any private hospital / registered clinic in Malaysia after Approval.
Medical Insurance
Approved participants and dependents (spouse and children) must possess a valid medical insurance policy, which is applicable in Malaysia. If any applicants are above 59 years old then this requirement is waived. This is also required after approval.
Courtesy of http://mm2h.co
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I discussed the importance of learning to empty backpacks at home and at school in Blog 54 but it bears repeating. Kindergarten teachers are teaching Kindergartners to look in, and empty their backpacks every day upon arriving at school. Parents, please teach your child to do the same thing the minute he/she walks in the door at home. Your child may need some gentle reminding at first but this will quickly become part of the daily routine. Your child works hard at school and brings home this work to share with you. Please share in your child's excitement to show you his/her work and take a few minutes to review this school work every day. This support shows your child that you care, that you love them and that their work is very important to you.
Check Your Child's Backpack EVERY Day
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Michael Kalopoulos was born in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1949. He worked for several years with a major European firm, finding logical faults of production line designs. He then decided to return to Greece to pursue his lively interest in history of religion, working exclusively as an author. The result of his intense 12-year long research was a series of original best-selling books on biblical religion. He is a member of the Greek society of Historians, and often appears as a guest speaker in television talk shows. He has also written several articles and essays of historical, theological and social interest.
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Believers will find reasons to shoot down the logic and facts presented. However anyone with even a partly open mind will appreciate the thought, analysis, research and facts that have gone into this book. Those with immoveable religious beliefs should probably pass on reading this. For all others it is a must read. I was captivated from start to finish and would like to see the same rigor applied to the rest of the scriptures.
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Still recommending this book to others.
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Your analysis of Abraham (starting with his father) and his descendants is making a lot of sense to me. You've put forward a logical, down to earth, explanation. And I suspect this person may have read your book http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/03/25/charity-chief-sues-blog
I'm recommending this book to others. Can't help thinking about all the religions and sects of religions being based on 'dreams'.
Anyone looking at this book on Smashwords, do not hesitate to get it and read it.
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No one will ever take them down; the power lies on their side…Shout! Factorybroke the newsback in March that they'd signed a deal with Saban Entertainment for home video rights to 17 years ofPower Rangerstelevision history: every American TV show (sorry, noSentai) from 1993'sMighty Morphin' Power Rangersto 2009'sPower Rangers RPMis included in the deal…but only those shows, however.The '95 and '97 theatrical filmsare still with Fox, and the most recent TV series –as we recently reported– is coming to DVD from Lionsgate Entertainment instead. But all of the previous programs from the hugely popular franchise are in Shout!'s hands now, and they are beginning their mega-assault on stores this summer!
Overnight the studio's first plans for this show have been revealed withan Amazon pre-order entryforMighty Morphin Power Rangers – Season 1, Vol.1, arriving in stores onAugust 21st. This 3-DVD set priced at $19.93 SRP brings you the first portion of the first ofMorphin'sthree seasons. That includes "Day of the Dumpster," the very first episode which introduces us to Jason, Kimberly, Zack, Billy, Trini, Zordon, Alpha 5, Ernie, Bulk, Skull, Rita Repulsa, Goldar, Finster, Baboo and Squatt. We also ought to get on this collection the legendary 5-part story "Green With Evil," which first introduces Jason David Frank as "Tommy Oliver," the Green Ranger (the first of several colors Tommy would sport over the years!).
We're still waiting on Shout! Factory's press release (possibly next week) with all the details of this exciting brand launch for them. Hopefully it will have word of other releases in this long-running franchise (maybe other configurations for us more passionate fans, perhaps?). Stay tuned and we'll fill you in, as further developments occur!
Taken from:http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mighty-Morphin-Power-Rangers-Season-1-Volume-1/16902#ixzz1tw0C7iE8
once Shout Factory gives a press release i will post an update


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Tottenham Boss Confirms Trio Will Miss Chelsea Clash But Key Man Could Return
Tottenham will look to make a real statement of intent for the new season when they welcome defending champions Chelsea to Wembley on Sunday afternoon.
Ahead of the game, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has been speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference this afternoon and he's given reporters a team news and injury update.
The Argentinean coach has revealed that Kieran Trippier is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury and could be back in contention this weekend.
Trippier missed the opening league win over Newcastle after picking up an ankle injury during pre-season and the right-back is facing a late fitness test to see if he'll be available for face Chelsea on Sunday.
The England international's return would be a huge boost to Pochettino as the Spurs boss has limited options at right-back with youngster Kyle Walker-Peters being handed his debut last weekend.
However, Tottenham will continue to be without Danny Rose as the left-back is still working his way back to full fitness from a knee ligament injury that he suffered last season.
Erik Lamela is also still on the sidelines with an on-going hip injury while attacker Georges-Kevin N'Koudou will also miss out again this weekend due to a foot injury.
TEAM NEWS: @gknkoudou (foot), @ErikLamela (hip) & Danny Rose (knee) out. @trippier2 (ankle) progressing well and will be assessed tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/B3C0AItK5N
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Tottenham welcome Chelsea to their temporary Wembley home on Sunday so Pochettino will be desperate to get off to a positive start in the stadium after struggling during their European games last season.
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They say they have no problem with refugees and they're not un-American. They just want to protect the US against terror attacks, and they think President Trump's travel ban is a good first step.
"I do feel safer," said Dotty Rhea, 68, a retiree from Savannah, Tennessee. "Nobody's angry with … (immigrants), nobody hates them. We just need to protect ourselves."
Trump's executive order temporarily suspending refugees and banning immigrants from seven countries has sparked criticism and protests nationwide. But many Americans and members of Congress say they stand by the President's decision.
'They can wait'
Supporters of the ban point to prior terror attacks on American soil and say they want stronger vetting.
"We are just thrilled that President Trump has issued this ban and he's taking measures to protect us," said Debbie Meiners, 67, of Jacksonville, Florida. "We really believe in securing our borders and being a nation of safety.
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Posted by mindbodyspiritu on Jan 17, 2012 in Astrology, Library | 0 comments
Most people know their sun sign as it's the answer to the that age old question "Sooo what's your sign?". Astrologically speaking it is the location of the sun in the spectrum of signs at the exact moment you were born. We begin with the symbolic meaning of the sun and then specifically what it says about you.
Think about the sun in the solar system. It is the center. It radiates light. It is our energy source. It is big, and it is obvious. All the other planets revolve around it. Symbolically this is what the sun represents in our lives. It is where we must shine, and it is where we are energized. The sun is our sense of self. It is the most authentic expression of ourselves. Our sun sign reveals our gifts, as well as our challenges. The sun is known as one of the personal planets in astrology, which means, when we understand its energy we can interact with it in a more personal way. We can exert some choice on what and how it's manifesting in our lives. So much like everything in astrology (and it life) the only constant is change. How or what we change is determined by us. For the true definition of empowerment is conscious choice. So, our sun sign does not necessarily represent who we are, but it presents us with the evolutionary potential of who we must become. The journey to this potential self is the path of self-realization and then self-expression. Where we are on that journey and how we radiate our sun (light) depends on many factors. We may, at times, find ourselves bathed in radiant sun sign light, which is our highest form of self-expression. We may also find ourselves in the shadow of the sun which is a call for introspection, contemplation, and growth.
Of course, our sun sign is just one tiny piece of our whole astrological map, but it is nonetheless important and informative as a tool for self-awareness.
So read on and find where you are on your path…
Sun in Aries…(March 21 – April 19)
The ram…tenacious, proud, ambitious, and assertive these are innate traits for the Aries sun. The archetypal warriors and pioneers they find themselves on a journey of self-discovery, expression, assertion, and courage. To do this, however, one needs a test, a mountain to scale, or a battle to win. Thus, the Aries sun will manifest plenty of opportunities to stand up, defend, assert, confront, protect and survive. They can rely on their innate gifts of clear instincts, and determination to act spontaneously. From politics to parenting the form means nothing. The point for the Aries sun is to find personal meaning in what they are defending. It is here however, where we also find the shadow. For the high journey is more about self-discovery than being right. The Aries sun can become so fixated on the comfort of being right that they fall into tyranny, aggression, competition, and ferocity. The win for the Aries sun can become so habitual that constant conflict feels normal and will seem to manifest itself anytime life gets boring. When conflict becomes the norm, and being right supersedes being authentic, the Aries sun loses sight of what is worth defending and the freedom fighter becomes the disillusioned veteran. The path to empowerment for the Aries sun is to use conflict as a tool for inward focus, growth, evolution, and self-discovery.
"Anger is a tool for change when it challenges us to be more of an expert on the self and less of an expert on others" ~Harriet Lerner
Sun in Taurus(April 20 – May 20)
What do I value? Peace? Security? Beauty? These are good questions for the Taurus sun. Do we feel safer when we have a good job, money in the bank, and a beautiful place to live? The Taurus among us would answer yes. Absolutely, the patient, persistent, and enduring energy of a Taurus sun can find value in a job or skill, and derive self-worth from finishing something. Steadfast, calm, habitual, and earthy, the Taurus among us keep us grounded. They remind us to appreciate simplicity. The question must be asked, however, is safety, peace, security ever really guaranteed? Can those things define our self-worth? These are the challenges for the Taurus sun. When we seek safety in the world of form we often get the trappings of materialism; the need to acquire more stuff to feel safer. When the Taurus sun is so security conscious that change becomes an enemy, then stubbornness, boredom, and stagnation can emerge. The Taurus journey calls them to go deeper. Seeking beauty, seeking peace, and seeking security is not inherently wrong. It is, in fact, very right. It is just where we are looking for it that needs to be evaluated, because those things will never be found outside of ourselves. The sunset is beautiful because it wakes something up inside of us. Money reminds us of the safety ever present within ourselves. Paradoxically, this quest takes the Taurus sun to the realization that it is in the letting go of the need for what they think they need that they acquire all that they seek.
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."~ Lao Tzu
Sun in Gemini(May 21 – June 21)
The Gemini sun wants to learn everything about everything, and they want to learn it their way. So the Gemini sun is here to explore, and explore they do. With innate gifts of curiosity, communication, perception, and intelligence the Gemini sun is aware. Friendly, fun and upbeat they can get even the most silent among us to dialog. Always observant, they easily pick up nuances of meaning that may slip by the rest of us. Like the twins they represent Gemini's have the ability to see many sides of an issue. Their world moves at a faster vibration than the rest of ours. Like tornadoes they suck the marrow out of life experiences and are invigorated by change and diversity. It is here, however, we find Gemini's shadow. Change, logic, and learning is a great tool for expansion, but without clear direction, focus, and grounding the Gemini sun can get so lost in the gathering of data that they are blind to the actual solution. Addicted to the thrill of the search and ever- restless, they might find one day that they have never actually gotten anywhere. So concerned with things making sense, life might seem mentally and physically confusing, frustrating, and exhausting. The Gemini's among us are so present in their mind that often their bodies get overlooked and reflect this frenetic energy. Headaches, insomnia, and anxiety can present. They are called to remember that they have a body, and remind themselves to stop, ground, and breath. The fact is, there isn't a logical solution to every problem, and there is always something new to learn. Sometimes what is called for is to stop moving long enough to actually allow the information to seep in. For it is in the letting go of the need to know everything that we are gifted with the very knowing we seek.
"Think enough and you won't know anything." ~Kenneth Patchen
Sun in Cancer(June 22 – July 22)
The crab is the heart of the zodiac. Not such an odd representation when we remember that a crab has a shell and a heart must be protected. The Cancer sun filters and experiences their world through the lens of feeling. They can travel the terrain of sadness and come out empowered just as easily as they can travel on the path of joy. Needing to feel connected to another, a family, a lineage, and a home, the Cancer suns of the world put down roots. Natural nurturers, Cancer suns are maternal, protective, and sympathetic. The Cancer sun can help the rest of us feel safe. As such, they will probably manifest plenty of lost kittens to rescue in the world. Therein lays the gift and the lesson. It is the quest of the Cancer sun to find the delicate balance between nurturing and co-dependency, empathy, and enmeshment. It is so easy for the Cancer sun to lose themselves in another person's plight, blurring the edges of self so much that they might lose themselves completely. So, learning boundaries is paramount. It is so easy for the Cancer sun to give, yet receiving might seem foreign. This takes them into vulnerable territory as it calls for learning that requires them to define and claim new parts of themselves. So seeking connection, the Cancer sun is challenged to create their own identity and explore the real meaning of unconditional love. Which is the whole truth to true love isn't it? It is only by letting go of the need for it in another that we actually realize we had in all along.
"An immature love says I love you because I need you, but a mature love says I need you because I love you."- Unknown
Sun in Leo(July 23 – August 22)
Leo suns are the light of the zodiac. Natural performers, extroverted, optimistic, sexy, confident, proud, playful, and charismatic, they want to be noticed. They seek applause. This is their journey. Dancers, musicians, painters, and actors Leos are creatively inspired to do something important by their own standards. They have a calling to make others feel better about themselves. To fall in love. To take risks. To lead the charge on a quest of amusement. Leos radiate their sun light and we have no choice but to notice them as they warm our lives. They lead and we happily follow. Acclaim and applause, however, are a heady things and have the ability to solidify egos to grand proportions. Enter into the shadow of the Leo sun. When the applause becomes the definition of self-worth, when it becomes more important than authentic creativity and expression, we find the pandering lion. Play to the masses and the Leo sun becomes a jester, a puppet, and an empty shell. Likewise, applause is temporary, the play runs its course, and there rises another star. If we believe that the applause defines our worth than any rejection feels like a failure. This can push a Leo sun into its shadow of tyranny, control, and rage. The journey then is to stay grounded by focusing on the joy of expression and passion rather than the need for validation, applause, and approval to determine worthiness.
"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." ~Howard Thurman
Sun in Virgo(August 23 – September 22)
The journey of the Virgo sun is to change the world for the better one detail at a time. Idealism, humanitarianism, and service are the stones on the path of a Virgo quest. They are lead to perfect a skill that can be shared with others. These are big plans and high expectations for the Virgo sun, but they revel in the details and seem to not mind the work. Virgos have an innate knowing that the means justify the end result so working for a goal is part of the goal itself. They bring in a natural talent for planning, competence, logic, responsibility, and discrimination. With their heightened sensitivity for potential they are perfection detectors. This is the highest of Virgo radiance, but can also be its shadow. Seeking perfection, a Virgo sun can pick apart the most solid of plans causing inaction, and demand standards so high there is no other choice but disappointment. Then, their work that so serves them becomes drudgery in perfections shadow. Perfection, in truth, is a personal ideal. Thus, while fine for motivation, in reality it is an impossible destination. As such, Virgos can be the harshest of critics; yours, mine, and most intensely, their own. Learning to let go of the need for perfection, being gentle with self-criticism, and being realistic about what they are actually responsible for is the path of a Virgo sun. For, it is when they are able to let go of the need for striving for perfection that they realize they had it all along.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quotes
Sun in Libra(September 23 – October 22)
The sign of the scales are on a journey of discovering balance. To do this, a Libra sun will require sides. They require boundaries to bump up against. Thus, they get many of their life lessons from and in the company of others. With the natural grace of diplomacy, cooperation, charm, communication skills, and balanced energy they have a natural gift of connection. Relating to others, hearing opinions, experiencing all shades of right and wrong, just and unjust, fair and unfair, is high Libra terrain. It is here, however, that we also witness the shadow. The real test for a Libra sun is to travel the rocky road of paradox and still keep their peace. What happens to truth when one realizes both sides are right from their perspectives? How can one choose a side? This confusion can stop a Libra sun dead in their tracks. Ever fearful of upsetting someone, picking a side is scary to the Libra sun because their very sense of self and worth can become based on the opinions and approval of others. Realizing that they have a right to take a side (or not), even if that means upsetting the status quo of the relationship, is the ultimate paradox for a Libra sun. The real learning is actually in the letting go of the need for others to define them. Only then can they discover who they really are.
"Truly loving another means letting go of all expectations."~ Anonymous
Sun in Scorpio(October 23 – November 21)
The Scorpion sun tests the waters of surrender, vulnerability, power, and truth. Passionate, bold, courageous, penetrating, intuitive, and brutally honest Scorpios are the natural psychologists of the zodiac. Meet a Scorpio sun on the street and you get the feeling they know your secrets, which can be both comforting and unnerving. They have the wisdom and courage to lead us into our own shadowy places and help us come out the other side with a sense of clarity and discovery. For there is much to discover in the dark recesses of ourselves, and Scorpios understand this. Think of a moment of crisis, when you faced death or illness, when your life flashed before your eyes, when you let go to be completely vulnerable in front of your partner. In these moments all pretense is stripped away and one is left naked emotionally. That is high Scorpio terrain. The Scorpio sun will also manifest intensity in their lives, many times in intimate relationships, because this is where they must learn. Extremes teach truth. Intensity can become a drug to the Scorpio sun however, as they seek its high. This is where a Scorpio sun must remember to stay above ground and not get lost in the shadow of drama. The Scorpio's natural gift of perception is a tool not for the faint of heart, because knowing another's weaknesses and greatest fears gives one great power. With this power comes the ability to heal, but also the ability to control, to manipulate, and to intimidate. So learning about the right use of power, is part of the path for a Scorpio sun. It requires a sense of surrender and integrity based on love rather than the illusion of control.
"Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment."~Mohandas Gandhi
Sun in Sagittarius(November 22 – December 21)
What do you believe? What do you stand up for? Like the archer that it symbolizes the arrow of truth is aimed a fired. Where is it going? This is the quest for the Sagittarius sun. And quest they will. Sagittarius suns have a need to discover, explore, see different cultures, and to grow in new and exciting ways. Their natural optimism, enthusiasm, and intuition, keep them on the path, as does their innate restlessness and need for freedom. They will manifest plenty of opportunities to travel and explore, either physically or within the confines of their minds, but always looking ahead is paramount for their sanity. And the Sagittarius among us are called not just to explore but weave together a tapestry of discovery and belief to create a web of meaning. They must take all they have gathered and commit to their truth. This is the sun shining forth from Sagittarius. When this light gets too bright however, Sagittarian truth can become dogmatic, for ideals without humility or possibility are stagnant, confining, and quite frankly, dangerous. The Sagittarian shadow of hubris can also be so present that they forget all pretense of reality in their optimism. Then their choices can be darn right stupid. It is the path of creating beliefs that the Sagittarius among us are learning about, and they must remember to remain flexible as perception is ever changing. Beliefs and ideals are important because they have the ability to shape our whole reality. The challenge is to allow their beliefs and ideals to lead them, but not to define them.
"Ideals are like stars' you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them, you reach your destiny."~ Carl Schurz Quotes
Sun in Capricorn(December 22 – January 19)
With natural maturity, responsibility, capability, patience, and integrity Capricorns want to do something in the world and get some credit for their hard work. That is the journey; to find their purpose and be recognized for it. The innate need for solitude and personal distance of the Capricorn sun enables them to pull inward, find personal meaning, and thus contemplate their authentic path. Then and only then, can the Capricorns among us use their innate graceful work ethic, logic, practicality, and perseverance to raise to the inevitable top of their game. That is Capricorn radiance. But what happens when the want to be noticed supersedes the value of the work? When we put the cart before the horse? When we pull so far inward that we get lost in our own confusion? When we give our peers, our society, our family what they want while sacrificing our true purpose? When we base our deeds on the expectations and approval of others we fall into the tragic flaw of Capricorn, which is losing integrity. When we lose ourselves in our work to the point that we are defined by what we do and not by who we are we fall into the Capricorn shadow. Without the guiding light of personal values and integrity a Capricorn sun can be left lonely, despaired, cold, and empty. The path of the Capricorns among us is to listen to others opinions but not attach to them as our own, to not let work define them, and most importantly, to allow their purpose to emerge from the inside out not the outside in.
"We must be willing to get rid of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."
― Joseph Campbell
Sun in Aquarius(January 20 – February 18)
The visionaries, inventors, and rebels of the zodiac Aquarius suns have an affinity for personal truth and they must express it. They are the genius among us who think outside the box. Like all free thinkers they experience all side of the acceptance equation. They are the innovators of society but are also easy targets for persecution and alienation as they ask us to question our dogma and status quo. The world needs these free thinkers that challenge us to see the potential of change and give us the inspiration to join the cause. Just as easily as they are doubted they are embraced however, and this dichotomy is the light of the Aquarius sun. What happens when the Aquarius falls into self-doubt or fears the rejection of the group? When consensus wins out over freedom? Then the Aquarius can brood, detach, and be downright cold in their disappointment. They can feel judged, out of place, or just wrong. They can get carried away like a tsunami with a cause that has no personal meaning and life begins to feel meaningless. It takes courage to stand up and be different and courage to feel outside the norm. It takes courage to walk the path less traveled and courage to be authentically you when you are not like the others. It takes courage to detach from letting others tell you just how to behave. Yet, it is in doing so that they find their real tribe.
"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they're not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do."~Steve Jobs
Sun in Pisces(February 19 – March 20)
Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac. It is the culmination of our journey. The energy of Pisces asks us to move into the possibility of other realities. The rules of form don't seem to apply anymore. What if this is not all there is? What is hiding in the mystery? What if it has something important to tell us? This is high Pisces terrain. The mystics of the zodiac Pisces are naturally spiritual, intensely intuitive, creative, peace loving, empathetic, and compassionate. Pisces want to navigate the space between our world of form and the one of imagination. Neither is more real to the Pieces. Form and illusion coexist. There is a call to get out of the logical mind and ego as we drift like fishes in an ocean of possibility. The ability to inhabit two worlds at once is the shining light of a Pisces sun. Innately inspired to seek in the unseen Pisces often seek refuge in meditation, prayer, nature, creativity, and imagination. This natural need to check out can also spark the shadow however. When the wide open idealism of Pieces meets the heavy world of form, the depravity of the latter can shock the Pisces into escaping in destructive ways. Addiction, denial, and blame keep the Pisces among us from facing the real work they are called to do. For theirs is a journey of letting go of the security of certainty while holding an innate trust that all will be just as it should. They are asked to surrender themselves and in the process find themselves. Because it is there, in that space between real and unreal, that they realize they never actually give anything up and instead find exactly what they need.
"Surrendering means letting go of your resistance to the total openness of who you are. It means giving up the tension of the little vortex you believe yourself to be and realizing the deep power of the ocean you truly are. It means to open with no boundaries, emotional or physical, so you ease wide beyond any limiting sense of self you might have." ~ David Deida


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It was just a trip to a new bead store. Working on a design, I knew exactally what I needed, but didn't want to put a order in and have to wait for it to come, so I made my way down to a new store, to get the last strand they had in stock. I also found out that they carry "Snapeeze Jump Rings" so I picked up a few for future projects. I'm usually very good in coming out with only with what I wanted, but I found some other beauties that took over my heart. I got some Swarovski cosmic rings and squares, a cute square toggle, sterling chain, in squares and circles. I picked up some ribbon/cord necklaces for pendants. Hmmm…can you see some of the possibilities?!
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If voters in the city's east end thought former Cumberland mayor and Tory MPP Brian Coburn made a political comeback Monday night, they were wrong.
That's because the Brian Coburn elected Catholic trustee in Zone 3 is not the well-known local politician and former provincial cabinet minister who was appointed a citizenship judge in 2006.
They're not even related.
But despite having no website or lawn signs and not bothering to respond to a community newspaper's survey of candidates, the 51-year-old Coburn won a split race, taking 1,798 votes or 35 cent of the vote.
"I was somewhat surprised," he said Tuesday, adding he chose to run a "word-of-mouth" campaign.
When some voters stepped into the polling booth, they may have been confused by the candidate's name and picked him thinking they were sending a familiar face to the board table.
The confusion over which Coburn is which even extends to Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, where the final line in the entry about the former politician said he was elected to the Ottawa Catholic School Board before it was modified later in the day.
Trustee-elect Coburn said the name recognition likely worked to his advantage and added he did nothing to make sure voters knew there was a difference.
"Certainly, the people I spoke to know me by the name Brian Coburn and I
didn't do a whole lot to set myself apart," he said.
Coburn, who said he has a background in accounting and currently works for the National Gallery of Canada Foundation, said he's always wanted to be involved in the political process. "I thought that running as a trustee was a good stepping stone."
He explained his two daughters attended French Catholic schools, so he had to change his tax support to the English Catholic board, where his wife and a daughter are both currently teachers.
Second-place finisher
Anita MacDonald said the possibility that some voters may have been confused over her opponent's name makes the loss bittersweet.
The executive director of the Heart of Orléans BIA and mother of two worked diligently on her own campaign, maintaining a website and putting up lawn signs. She got 1,368 votes or 27 per cent of the vote.
MacDonald, who's also a member of the St. Theresa's Catholic School council, said she hasn't met Coburn, but looks forward to working with him. "He has a famous name, but hopefully now he's got some famous traits that he'll bring to the table and that he'll actually show (his) face, because I have no idea who he is," she said.
Another defeated candidate isn't taking the loss with such grace.
Michael Karpishka, who placed last, is calling for Coburn to be dismissed by the board and is recommending that the remaining Catholic trustees appoint a new representative for the zone.
When reached for comment, the other Brian Coburn — the judge and former politician — said he had received several calls from people asking if it was he who had become trustee, but he didn't seem too worried about any possible confusion. "There's nothing I can do about it," he said.


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Get Amazed at Benefits of Acerola Cherry Powder
Acerola cherry powder is a bioavailable source of vitamin C and extremely rich in its nutrients. It is extracted from real acerola cherries and flooded with the real taste and nutrients of the fruit. Its health benefits are amazing and are loaded with hundreds of nutrients including various vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.
Origin of Acerola Cherries:
Acerola cherries are native to South and Central America, and Mexico. They are commonly known as West Indian cherry, Barbados cherry, and Wild crepe myrtle and are produced by the tropical shrub named Malpighia emarginata.
Color and texture:
Acerola cherries are bright red in color, juicy and sour in taste. They are naturally harvested and grown in a dry soil. The fruits are plucked when they are green as this is the time when they are most nutritious and rich in vitamin C. In fact, twice rich in nutrients than the ripe fruit. The acerola cherry powder is extracted from this rich source and gives the flavor of pure cherry. It is helpful for those people living in areas that do not grow fresh acerola cherry thus acerola cherry powder helps to fulfill their daily nutrient requirements which no artificial supplement can fulfill.
Health Benefits of Acerola Cherry Powder:
Acerola cherries, being the richest source of vitamin C are famous all over the world. This little, tart fruit has got some amazing health benefits that will leave you spell-bound. A single acerola cherry contains 65 grams of vitamin C which is the required amount of consuming this essential nutrient on daily basis. Though oranges were considered to be the rich source of vitamin C, you will be astonished to know that acerola cherries contain 40 times richer nutrients than in a single orange. Also, the oranges are available in the winter season, but our acerola cherry powder is available all over the year. These nutrients boost the immune system and keep the body and its cells from various diseases. A healthy immune system is no less than a blessing which protects us from various autoimmune diseases. Also, it helps in normal growth of cells and tissues and prevents them from any mutation. These mutations lead to abnormal cell growth and may result in tumors or cancers. Thus, a tablespoon of acerola cherry powder, a day is enough to keep your immune system a healthy boost.
Another research has proved that acerola cherry powder is 1.63 times more bioavailable source of vitamin C than any synthetic source. Moreover, the commercial supplements are not readily absorbed by the body instead acerola cherry powder is rather an enriched form which is readily absorbed by the body and effective on its systems. A daily dose of acerola cherry powder is enough to give an extra boost to your immune system and keep you away from illnesses and cols as well. It activates the metabolism and keeps the body warm in winter. Those people suffering from cold intolerance must take a tablespoon of acerola cherry powder to see how it works to keep their body warm.
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Today i want to go run out of my city,
Break all the speed breakers and roam totally wity,
No boundaries i want to block my path,
Degrees of freedom are gonna be infinity.
Rules,regulations and promises one makes,
When does the betrayer of the life follows them?
Everything is done on the will of a determined human,
Thought is same that, what's the use of giving it a try?
Today i see just the birds flying free and boundless,
Are they created for the reason being speechless?
If none has the right to say or do what a heart feels,
Expectation then should never be made of the poor slave.
Recession has hit the floor we can say enormously,
But why are you stopping the youth to go for what they want?
Let them scribble dribble fall and get hurt,
Learning is never a part or chapter always the first.
Cry,suffer and go through the pain for the earnings,
Value of the sweat and blood you gave will then only be worthy,
Never you will or waste a single penny,
If you earn that rupee earning a permanent scar.
If you be lazy and wait for the move to come and pamper you?
Never you will or discover a world and new possibilities for you,
Come on energize wake up and run for yourself,
This world is a eater will gulp you if you are just having a cold deW.


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Online Games Just for Kids
Common Sense Media: Online Games for Kids
Common Sense Media scoured the Web to pick only the best age-appropriate choices for your kids. You'll find lots of cool games, including puzzle games, multiplayer games, and even some educational games.
Disney Games
If you love Disney characters, Disney Games lets you play games based on your favorite characters.
Knowledge Adventure
As a leader in the production of educational online kids games, Knowledge Adventure understands the importance of making learning fun. Their Web site offers a large collection of English games, reading games, spelling games, math games, science games and more for your child to choose from.
PBS Kids Games
The PBS Kids games site has a game for all of your favorite characters and shows from Daniel Tiger to Curious George.
Sesame Street Games
Virtually every character on The Sesame Street Web site has a game. All you have to do is pick which one!


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When I was first diagnosed I went through all the stuff you hear about cancer patients going through - I contemplated my mortality, I cried, I fought and so on. And I was lucky, I survived with remarkably few aftereffects. But I didn't think of myself as a survivor for a long time. I remember, about a year after it was all over, talking about it with a friend and she said, "You will always be someone who had cancer." Almost 20 years later I am still understanding what that means.
So when I saw the xkcd strip below, I surprised myself by bursting into tears.
I am reminded that we are always survivors. I will always be a cancer survivor. You will always be a survivor of whatever it is that has honed and shaped you. And that survival is worth celebrating.
My biopsy-versary is April 19th. I mark it every year, my reminder that I am still here.
Find your survivor-versary and mark it. You are worth celebrating.
|courtesy xkcd.com under this creative commons license. Thanks.
(c)2012 Laura S. Packer


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Cowal 26 Built 1966 £4,500 Provisional Details
The Cowal 26 is a strong go anywhere sea boat, very good build quality with clever modern design. The Cowal can be helmed from the dog house in bad weather. She is a comfortable passage maker and a real future classic boat.
Please call our Kent Office+44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing.
This Cowal 26 offers three berths in one cabin and the saloon. It has good headroom at just over 6ft. There is a V berth in the forward cabin with an infill to make into a double berth, with storage underneath the berth.
Aft of the forward cabin is the heads compartment to starboard with a marine toilet and wet locker opposite.
The saloon has good sized settee berth to Port central table which is fixed to the forward bulk head. On the Starboard side, there is an additional seat that is next to the galley.
The galley has lots of storage space a stainless-steel sink with hand pumped fresh water, paraffin cooker and coolbox. Opposite the Galley is the navigation station with storage space for charts and books.
The companionway steps led up to the cockpit which has good locker space and room for the crew to sit in comfort.
Bermudan sloop with a Masthead rig with deck stepped aluminium mast and aluminium boom. Stainless Steel standing rigging, replaced 10 years ago, Roller reefing mainsail with Furling headsail with Rotostay Furler. Spinnaker Pole. Running rigging replaced 2016. All sails have been valeted in 2016.
This yacht has a Solvay, Stuart Turner, 9.5hp diesel engine located under companionway steps that was fitted in 1980. It has a shaft drive via P-bracket to a two-blade fixed propeller. Seawater cooled. Single lever Morse controls close of the helm position. 25 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Engine has been serviced by the owner. This yacht will cruise at 5 knots and has a maximum speed of 6 knots.
2 x 12 volt batteries (1 x engine + 1 x domestic) charging from alternator. Batteries approx. 3.5 years' old
Shallow draft fin lead keel with spade rudder with tiller steering.
Built by Morris/Lorrimer and designed by Maitland Murray. Blue painted GRP hull and grey/white decks with painted non-slip surfaces. Lead shallow fin keel. Tiller steering to spade hung rudder. This yacht has had only 5 owners from new. It has been sailed by the current owner along the East and South Coasts of the UK over the past 10 years. Last out of the water 2 years ago, when it was antifouled and hull polished.
As one the UK's largest Brokers with over 220 boats for sale we are able to introduce you to Boat Insurance providers that offer all types of Boat Insurance including insurance for Yachts, Sailing Boats, Motor Cruisers, Narrowboats, Inland Waterway Craft, Barges, Houseboats, Speedboats, Rigid Inflatable Boats, Waterski Boats, Jet Skis, Personal Watercraft, Dinghies, Fishing Boats, Commercial Boats, Boats in Build or Refit.
Just call 01634 571605 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com to request an insurance quote for this boat or your current boat.
The company normally acts as broker for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
Chatham Maritime Marina
Leviathan Way
Chatham, Kent ME4 4LP
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Saturday, June 21, 2014
Cape Henlopen with the Little People and a Big House
The kids - five of 'em - were happy and well behaved and just awesome. Some like the beach more than others, and even on the beach, all of the kids wanted to do different things, which was insane but OK. Delaware Bay's famous horseshoe crab spawn was just ending, so that made things interesting as massive numbers of "spawned out" dead, giant crabs kept washing up on the beach.
After several tough months at work, I admit, it felt great to just exist and cool down (mentally) for a bit.
The scenery itself was pretty great too.
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Ceramic Necklace - SAMPLE
On Sale
Sample - one I made when I was playing around with bead combinations and wasn't picked for the final set. Which makes it a compete one off!
This lovely ceramic necklace is hand made from earthenware clay.
Hand painted with vibrant coloured glazes. Threaded onto a waxed cotton cord. The necklace cord is adjustable so you can wear it long or short depending on your outfit. Max length - 27 inch
Comes in a small linen drawstring bag, stamped with the Jeff Josephine Designs Logo.
Please note, all my ceramic items are handmade and hand painted making them one of a kind. The picture is for illustrative purposes, as no two will be identical. Please allow for slight imperfections in the work, it adds to their charm.


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"What has brought you here Mr. Potter? To your most hated enemy?" Lord Voldemort hissed. He took a good look at the boy and was surprised at what he saw. There were dark circles and bags under the once bright eyes that now looked dead. He was thinner and pale. For some reason this did not sit well with him.
"Kill me." Potter rasped out. Voldemort looked at him, startled.
"What did you say, Potter?" he exclaimed.
"Kill me. End it, please." Potter- no Harry- rasped. This wasn't the Potter he knew. He was a lost and scared little boy. This was Harry not Potter. Voldemort stood up and walked over to were Harry was kneeling. He reached out a gentle hand and carded his fingers through the messy nest of hair. Harry shivered slightly.
"Why do you wish do die, Harry? What have they done that has made you so desperate as to have come to me?"
"They want me to be what I'm not. They want a Savior, a puppet, someone to do their dirty work for them." Harry rasped out.
"You do not want that? All the fame and glory?"
"I want a home, someone to care for me for me not the bloody Boy-Who-Lived. I want a family. For once... I want to be protected as I protected others. I want to be cherished and loved." Harry said with tears flowing down his cheeks. Voldemort nodded and banished the ropes around Harry's arms and legs then pulled him up.
"I can give you what you most desire, Harry. I can give you everything you ever desired if you become mine. Become my Consort, Rule by my side, Harry." Voldemort whispered in his ear. Harry stood there looking surprised for a moment.
"What would you want of me in payment?" Harry asked nervously.
"Your complete devotion. You will be mine and only mine. You will have equal say in everything. You will be my Prince of Darkness and later my Queen." Voldemort said.
"And in return?"
"I will be yours. I will give you the world, anything and everything you could possibly desire or want. I will look to you for advise and I would expect you to be at meetings." Voldemort swiped his tongue along Harry's neck. "And in time I would expect you to give me an Hair." Harry whimpered softly.
"Yesssss" he hissed out. Voldemort smiled and carefully led Harry to his bedchamber. He stood there for a moment stroking Harry's hair. Harry gave a soft purr like sound. Voldemort raised an Eyebrow at this and Harry blushed.
"A small side affect of my anamagus transformation."
"May I see?" Harry nodded and stepped back and closed his eyes. Suddenly where Harry was stood a small black kitten with a small patch of reddish fur in the shape of a lightning bolt on it's forehead.
"Beautiful." Voldemort hissed.
"I'm a kitten. I'm cute not beautiful." the cat meowed only it sounded like hissing.
"You can talk? Or well hiss as a kitten?" Voldemort was a little stunned then smiled and picked up the little fur ball and brought him over to the bed.
"You are beautiful my little Serpentine Kitten." he hissed out and slowly disrobed. "Change back Kitten, I want to see you."
"I... I can't." Harry hissed sounding frantic. Voldemort picked up the shaking kitten and held him to his chest.
"It's alright, Kitten. Just relax." He soothed.
"What's happening to me, Tom?" Harry hissed then started shaking worse. "I'm sorry. "I'm sorry."
"Whats wrong Kitten? What are you sorry for?"
"I called you Tom."
"I don't mind, Kitten. It sounds so much better when you say it. I want to hear you scream my name out as I pound into you. I want to hear you scream that your mine as I cum inside you." Tom hissed. Harry meowed and burrowed close to Tom's chest. There was a knock on the door and Harry slipped close to Tom's chest as he hastily put on a robe and opened the door.
"What do you want, Lucius?"
"My Lord some of the men have captured a few of Potter's friends sneaking in the manor. What would you like done with them?"
"Tour..." Tom stopped and barely held back a moan as his Kitten's tongue started to lap at his nipples. "Take them to the dungeons and leave them. No one is allowed to hurt them." Tom managed to get out. Lucius nodded and left. After the door shut, Tom let out a small moan.
"Kitten, why must you torture me so?" he moaned out. Harry poked his head out of the shirt with an innocent look.
"Don't give me that look. Come its time for sleep." Tom placed Harry on the bed and took off his robe and laid down. Harry snuggled close and soon was asleep. Tom lay there for a while stroking the soft fur.
"You are mine, Kitten. I will protect you with everything I am." he whispered before sleep took him.


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The inspiration for the big-screen character of Tony Stark, alter ego of Iron Man, is our 2012 Achiever of the Year, Elon Musk, a self-made superhero doing more to preserve humankind than all 'The Avengers' combined.Chris Raymond
When you work on an epic scale, tossing out huge ideas as if they were pennies aimed at a wishing well, you get used to hearing the word crazy. For Elon Musk, the term springs up so frequently, he might as well print it on his business card—right in front of his name. Crazy Elon Musk. Who else would have the audacity to plan a privately funded mission to Mars?
That's right, Mars. Take a moment to think about that vision, because it's how all this crazy business began: with a madcap scheme to draw attention to the lack of ambition in America's space program.
A lifetime before he aimed at distant planets, Musk was a driving force behind two of the most successful startups the digital world had ever known. Zip2, the Internet services provider he co-founded with his younger brother, Kimbal, at age 24, was purchased by Compaq for $307 million. PayPal, the online payment system he developed with Peter Thiel and Max Levchin, was scooped up by eBay for $1.5 billion. After all his shares were added up, Musk was worth $180 million.
It takes a certain measure of savvy to pull off deals like those, and you've got to respect a man who assembles such a private fortune in only seven years' time. So when Musk decided, after a soul-searching car ride with a college friend on the Long Island Expressway, that he should aspire to put life on Mars by rocketing a miniature greenhouse there, people humored him. And when he flew off to Moscow to talk with the Russians about purchasing two intercontinental ballistic missiles, they smiled. But when he announced that he was going to start yet another company—one that would build its very own rockets—they concluded he was nuts.
"The public tends to respond to precedents and superlatives, " Musk said in a commencement speech at Cal Tech last June. That's why the notion of sending that greenhouse into space held so much appeal for him. Not only would it bring life to Mars, the first tiptoe for what will be a marathon colonization effort, but it would also be the greatest distance life from Earth had ever traveled. NASA has sent rovers to the Red Planet before, most recently last year, to take photos and collect samples, but the idea of sending living organisms has been only vaguely conceptualized. Musk believes a permanent human base on Mars is attainable sooner than even the foremost stargazers can fathom, though tremendous advancements must first be made in rocket propulsion.
Source: www.success.com
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Maureen Choi Quartet
Maureen Choi Quartet
When: Thu., June 22, 8 p.m.
Price: $15
Classically trained violinist Maureen Choi has a passion for Latin Jazz unmatched by any other successful jazz performer. Since 1993, she's brought her music all over the world, including in Madrid, Spain, where she is currently based teaching music at a satellite of her alma mater, the Berklee College of Music, abroad. Her first jazz album with the Maureen Choi Quartet was released in 2011 and garnered acclaim from seasoned jazz connoisseurs as well as the average listener.