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Daily News For December 9, 2005
09 Dec, 2005 by John Hawkins
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Iran's Ahmadinejad Says Israel Should Be Moved To Europe (It's Just A Matter Of Time Until They're Bombed Either By Us Or The Israelis)
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U.S. Life Expectancy Hits All-Time High
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Gary SouthShore RailCats 8 – St. Paul Saints 18
CHS Field – St. Paul, MN
May 21, 2016
Ahhhh, Minor League Baseball. So chill, so low-key, still baseball.
This was not my first Saints game, but it was my first time visiting CHS Field – the new home of the St. Paul Saints. CHS opened up the year before, so I felt a little behind on the times and knew I had to correct that. So who do I call to join me? Yep, Jared.
We got to CHS early and wandered around the stadium, checking out the details and the new sightlines. I even happened to stumble across a couple baseballs, but just kept one as a memento.
I think it is pretty obvious, based on everyone else's reviews of the stadium, that CHS is special. It has been ranked #1 in the MiLB by a few publications and seeing it that night only backed that up in my mind. The weather was perfect, the sunset was stunning, and the Saints were LETHAL.
The Saints put on a show early on, whacking a few dongs and easily cruising to a no-doubt win. But being gracious hosts like we are in Minnesota, we let the (ready yourself for the longest and most boring name) Gary SouthShore RailCats pad their stats, so long as they didn't get crazy and think they could actually come back.
The final score was 18-8… St. Paul Saints WIN!! Just like that, in my first time at CHS, I had seen the Saints win as many home games as I would see the Twins win home games the entire 2016 season.
Oh, and if you get thirsty, I'd suggest the numerous beverage stands. At CHS Field (and Minnesota in general), we pride ourselves in not needing to drink out of toilets. The sign shown above is a reminder to outsiders that we have plenty of better options available and that we also do our part in going green (by recycling water).


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1. Overview
This tutorial introduces you to the Listener Control utility which enables you to administer the listener.
Time to Complete
Approximately 30 minutes
Oracle Net Listener is a process that runs on the database server computer. It receives incoming client connection requests and manages the request traffic. Listener configuration information is stored in the listener.ora file and includes one or more listening protocol addresses, information about supported services, and parameters that control its run-time behavior. The listener is configured during the creation of the database. You can use the Listener Control Utility to administer the listener after it is configured.
Software Requirements
The following is a list of software requirements:
- Oracle Database 12c
Before starting this tutorial, you should have installed Oracle Database 12c and created a database.
2. Viewing the Listener Configuration
Use the Listener Control utility STATUS command to display basic status information about a listener, including a summary of listener configuration settings, listening protocol addresses, and a summary of services registered with the listener. To execute the STATUS command, perform the following steps:
1. Open a terminal window and execute the oraenv command to set the environment variables.
2. Execute the lsnrctl status command.
3. Starting the Listener
The Oracle listener is set to start automatically whenever the host is restarted. If a problem occurs in your system or you have manually stopped the listener, you can restart it by using the lsnrctl start command. To restart the listener, perform the following steps:
1. For the purposes of this tutorial, stop the listener by executing the lsnrctl stop command.
2. Now that the listener is stopped, log in to SQL*Plus as the SYSTEM user using the orcl service name to determine whether you can still connect to the database.
3. Also try to log in to Enterprise Manager Database Express as the SYSTEM user. (If your login page is not already open, the login page might not display when the listener goes down.)
4. Restart the listener by using the lsnrctl start command.
5. Check the listener status by executing the lsnrctl status command.
6. Once again log in to SQL*Plus as the SYSTEM user to verify you can now connect to the database.
7. Log in to Enterprise Manager Database Express as the SYSTEM user to verify you can access the database.
8. The Database Home page is displayed. Log out of Enterprise Manager Database Express.


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System Engineering
The function of systems engineering is to guide the engineering of complex systems.
To guide is defined as " to lead, manage, or direct, usually based on the superior experience in pursuing a given course " and " to show the way. " This characterization emphasizes the process of selecting the path for others to follow from among many possible courses — a primary function of systems engineering.
A dictionary definition of engineering is " the application of scientific principles to practical ends; as the design, construction and operation of efficient and economical structures, equipment, and systems. " In this definition, the terms " efficient " and "economical " are particular contributions of good systems engineering.
A frequently used definition of a system is " a set of interrelated components working together toward some common objective. " This definition implies a multiplicity of interacting parts that collectively perform a significant function.
Systems Engineering and Traditional Engineering Disciplines (Difference) Systems engineering is focused on the system as a whole; it emphasizes its total operation. It looks at the system from the outside, that is, at its interactions with other systems and the environment, as well as from the inside. It is concerned not only with the engineering design of the system but also with external factors, which can significantly constrain the design.
systems engineering are responsible for leading the formative (concept development) stage of a new system development, which culminates in the functional design of the system reflecting the needs of the user. Important design decisions at this stage cannot be based entirely on quantitative knowledge, as they are for the traditional engineering disciplines, but rather must often rely on qualitative judgments balancing a variety of incommensurate quantities and utilizing experience in a variety of disciplines,...
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- Michael de Yoanna
- Partners Kaylynn LaGamma and Barbara Henson (a city 911 dispatcher) are filing a class action lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs.
Two years ago, Barbara Henson and Kaylynn LaGamma were elated because Colorado Springs City Council approved same-gender benefits.
"We were very relieved," LaGamma said. "It was all we had wanted."
It meant Henson, a city 911 dispatcher, could provide health insurance to LaGamma, the lesbian partner with whom she shares a house and her life. That was back in December of 2002. Four months later, a majority of the council kept campaign promises to eliminate the program.
But Henson and LaGamma say the city has broken another pledge: to extend benefits to couples like them.
Within the next week, the women, along with another lesbian couple, plan to file a class action lawsuit against the city for providing and then removing the benefits and will ask the court to restore them.
"People really should be appalled," Henson said. "What's happening is we don't get benefits because we are a same-sex couple. That means we are being paid less. This is about equal pay for equal work."
Connie Trujillo, a unit clerk at Memorial Hospital, and her partner, Susan Osorio, who works at Peterson Air Force Base, are also joining the suit.
Stripped it away
The Denver attorney representing the couples, Patricia Bangert, questions the rationale by which the council chose to remove benefits. She noted that after the council stripped away the benefits program, Councilman Richard Skorman, along with others in the community, sought a compromise and proposed a city government health plan that would have provided roughly $6,000 a year to pay for health insurance for domestic partners -- with no cost to taxpayers.
"Once you have that legitimate entitlement or expectation, the government cannot just take it away," she said.
City Manager Lorne Kramer -- who was the one to recommend the original plan to install same-gender benefits -- declined to comment because the lawsuit had not yet been filed.
"He's just not going to speculate," said Sue Skiffington-Blumberg, a spokeswoman for Kramer.
But Ann Crossey, director of the city's Human Resources Department, said the City Council had a right to reverse the benefits because it can determine which benefits to provide to its workers.
"We think the action the council took was legal and would prevail in a lawsuit," she said.
Costing more to fight
The city has 2,500 employees and about 25 of them were expected to come forward to ask for benefits for their partners. Probably many more workers are gay or lesbian, but likely wouldn't ask for the benefits, the city determined.
Skorman, a longtime supporter of benefits for same-gender couples, wasn't surprised by the lawsuit and noted that it could cost the city more to fight the lawsuit than to provide the benefits.
"I wish we had offered the benefits," he said.
Henson and LaGamma say they struggled emotionally before finally deciding to file suit. They fear that people will attack or harass them because of their sexual orientation and are asking the court to redact their address from court documents.
The couple said they felt compelled to come forward because recent efforts to provide benefits to domestic partners in the city appear to have sputtered out.
"We tried working this out with the city, but nothing ever came of it," Henson said.
Touted as a discount
In late 2003, the City Council considered, and then voted 5-4 against a "buy-in" benefits plan. That plan would have allowed anyone living in the same household as a city employee to obtain health, dental and vision insurance so long as they paid the full premium. The plan was touted as a discount compared with the cost of an individual insurance plan and would have incorporated parents and adult children living at home.
Since then, members of the City Council have faced occasional criticism from gay and lesbian activists.
For example, activists last summer chided Mayor Lionel Rivera for refusing to issue an official proclamation supporting the Pikes Peak Gay and Lesbian Community Center's PrideFest and Parade. The mayor, who previously had signed such a proclamation, criticized gay activists for staging a mass symbolic same-sex wedding ceremony in a public park the same weekend as PrideFest.
"The city doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to the issues of gays and lesbians," said Ryan Acker, interim director of the community center.


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Todays post is a bit different, but relevant as so many of our couples move just before or after getting married! FROGBOX is a new-to-Winnipeg company that rents reusable moving boxes. Last year, I saw FROGBOX on the Dragon's Den, where they had probably the best presentation I've seen on the show. I liked the straightforward, smart concept, and so did the dragons, as two of them are now investors. Having moved 5 times in the past 6 years, I like the idea of anything that makes moving easier, and that's what FROGBOX is all about.
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Young Scientist Award 2009Duncan Watts received the Young Scientist Award 2009.
From the award certificate:
Prof. Watts' research integrates social science, graph theory, and dynamical systems theory: He explores the structure and function of technological, biological and social networks, on which we all depend, and which we are all part of.
Duncan Watts is best known for the empirical finding that many real-world networks of diverse origin exhibit very short average path lengths, commonly known as the "small world effect". He introduced the first model for such networked systems, which are neither completely ordered nor completely random, and which became famous as the Watts-Strogatz model.
Duncan Watts made significant contributions to the study of spreading and contagion in networks, showing that the spreading of diseases and rumours are two extremes of one universal model. Moreover, his analysis of social identity greatly advanced our understanding of the searchability of social networks.
Duncan Watts has established and continues to shape the emerging field of complex networks research, and he is among the pioneers to harness the power of modern information technology for large-scale web experiments exploring human behaviour.
As a physicist and professor of sociology, Prof. Duncan Watts, through his deep and influential contributions towards a better understanding of social interactions and dynamics, has developed innovative approaches that have built bridges between physics and the social and economic sciences, which is acknowledged by this prize.
-click here for a picture of the certificate
-read the Φ·SOE newsletter (October 2009) featuring the YSA 2009 winner Duncan Watts


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Tried washing machine on return to Mercia. Took about 1.5 hours and used 1.5-2" of water from tank.
Electricity £1.36
Engine oil half way between dipstick marks.
Engine water just below filler cap - use this as reference for future checks: don't fill above this level.
Left boat..
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Okay, I thought today would be a bit easier as I woke up feeling fresh as a daisy and didn;t fancy anything for a good hour.
But my son has been really whingy for the past hour and my irritation is completely out of proportion. It's like when he whinges I start getting hot, short tempered and very irritable I so hope I can get through the day today as it feels relly tough already.
The good news is I don't particularly feel like smoking at all. The irritation and annoyance doesn't seem connected to it in my mind, so that's a bonus and hopefully means I'm unlikely to relent and head to the shops for 'relief'.
Good luck to other day 2'ers and hope you're having a better start than moi.


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"Wonect's Box this month included a Visee eyeshadow palette, which I have seen in drugstores. Visee is a popular Japanese makeup brand and their packaging reminds me a little of Anna Sui's cosmetics- dark, lacey and glamorous.
(all photos via mementovivere-x.blogspot.jp)
I actually don't use eyeshadow on a daily basis and usually reserve them for special events like.. wedding functions, special dinner dates or celebrations. However, lately I've been trying to get more use out of my palettes and I am so happy to receive this quad as I don't have anything remotely similar in my stash. Yes, I barely use eyeshadows but I do have a number of them. #makeuphoarder
The quad is housed in a reflective case which comes with a little applicator and let's take a moment to appreciate the lace detail of the powders. Pretty! The texture of these eyeshadows aren't powdery but more on the soft, creamy side- almost like a cream powder.
On the back of the packaging is an illustration of how you can use the colours, this look utilizes all the eyeshadows in the quad. I suppose you could also use the colours on it's own- which is what I do for day looks, I usually just stick to 2 instead of using all 4.
The colours are true to pan, and I really like how the colours aren't too strong. I usually avoid keywords in eyeshadow descriptions like "glossy", "sparkle", "shimmer" because they rarely look good on my hooded lids, but these complemented each other well. The glossy colour wasn't overly reflective but instead added a soft glow to my lids.
Incomplete look without eyeliner, but here I used all the colours as per suggested on the back of the packaging. I've always admired those who can get away with just eyeshadows and still manage to look polished. Me? I always look half-asleep if I don't finish off with a thick layer of black liner.
My complete look! A berry lip to match the purple lids, and I have a look which is great for day and night. I never would have picked purple and brown to share a quad but it works! It took me less than 10 minutes to do up both eyes. I highly recommend this quad as it blends easily without any fallout and I did not experience any irritation at all."
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Kids 12 and under ski and snowshoe free on Spring Break weekdays - Daily beginner lessons & new Adventure Trail for guests of all ages
Whistler, BC: Ski Callaghan, the joint venture between Whistler Olympic Park and its neighboring Nordic ski area Callaghan Country, is offering free ski and snowshoe trail access for kids twelve years old and younger. The special promotion is valid on weekdays during Spring Break, from Monday, March 19 to Friday, March 30, 2018.
The offer is redeemable in person on the day of at the gate (not valid for online ticket purchase), children must be accompanied on the trails by a parent/guardian. Rentals are not included, but are available at Whistler Olympic Park's Day Lodge and at Callaghan Country's Alexander Falls Touring Centre.
Through Spring Break, Whistler Olympic Park's beginner-friendly "Discover" group lessons (minimum age 13) as well as private lessons will be offered daily for those new to cross-country skiing. The introductory lessons give beginners an ideal foundation to explore the trails confidently with their families and friends.
Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to try out Whistler Olympic Park's new, kid-friendly Adventure Trails. The "Marmot" and "Yeti" trails lead cross-country skiers through single-track style, natural terrain features that boost balance and confidence. Furthermore, kids will enjoy spotting the animal cut-outs along the trails.
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The Black Moon
A Novel of Cornwall, 1794-1795Paperback - 2008
Cornwall 1794. The birth of a son to Elizabeth and George Warleggan serves only to accentuate the rift between the Poldark and Warleggan families. And when Morwenna Chynoweth, now governess to Elizabeth's eldest son, grows to love Drake Carne, Demelza's brother, the enduring rivalry between George and Ross finds a new focus for bitter enmity and conflict.
Publisher: London : Pan Books, 2008.
Characteristics: 546 p. ; 20 cm.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
38 comments:
- Bill Swann4:19 pm
I would agree that it appears that sensei Brad Warner has trouble keeping the precept to not criticize others. No one can keep them all purely . . . so maybe this is what we have to accept if we are to benefit from his other, positive teaching qualities. I am also not making excuses for him. Maybe he needs a break . . . his blog sounds tired and apathetic of late.ReplyDelete
I agree completely that the precepts are a integral part of Zen practice. A compliment to the central practice of zazen.
Yes maybe we do have to accept this, I've been indecisive about whether to say anything at all about it. But I'm not sure that silence is the best policy either. In the end, I felt it was helpful to say something. But its important to move on.ReplyDelete
I suppose it's easier to accept when there's a bit more insight there.
Quite a few of this have said much of this before (and on his blog). I appreciate you saying it here.ReplyDelete
I doubt that he is going to change, especially in response to criticism. He has his niche and his loyal cadre of followers that love the fact that he'll call someone an "asswipe." As long as he has people cheering him on and (probably) buying his books, he'll continue in this vein.
Personally, I get a lot more out of Noah Levine if I want to read people of my own generation.
I suppose the most important thing for me is that I feel that someone I want to learn from has to have something valuable to teach me. They don't have to be a genius, but they do have to have some sort of wisdom or experience of value. Brad comes across as an aging adolescent. Wisdom for me, means knowing yourself emotionally and being able to empathise with others no matter what background they have. Brad is an arrogant egomaniac who encourages sectarianism and prejudice. I don't think he can teach me anything - not in a direct way.ReplyDelete
I heard a little from Noah Levine and he seemed a lot more genuine and humble - willing to challenge himself. I'm intrigued.
I'm not convinced that the precept to not critisize others is always a good thing. There is so much nonsense going on in the world, as there was in Dogen's time, that holding your tongue would be akin to apathy. It's valuable to show others faults. It doesn't have to be done in a nasty way, but critisizing others has value.ReplyDelete
Having said that, Brad's writing tone is silly and immature these days, and that sort of critisism I don't think has any value at all. Just entertainment.
But there is value in critisizing others, no?
Hello again PA,ReplyDelete
I agree, which is why I made an exception by criticising Brad. In the tradition I'm practicing they make a point of not being absolutist about things. On the last day of a sesshin they serve alcohol and meat. I think we need to keep the principles sincerely without becoming inflexible.
If we want to protect tolerance we can't tolerate intolerance. Occasionally to protect life its necessary to kill. It comes down to good motivation and good judgement.
I don't know for certain whether I did the best thing or not by criticising Brad, but it was my feeling that something should be said.
I believe that criticising sometimes has value, but that if we get caught in it it can lead to egotistical delusions and conflict.
Brad's writing increasingly seems to be a rant against everything and everybody he doesn't like in the world - an excuse to feel superior. This isn't Zen, whoever is doing it - it's dogmatism.
You might be right :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous5:07 am
You seem to imply that since Dogen promoted "Do not criticize others"ReplyDelete
you can use that concept to denounce Brad Warner's incessant bitching about others.
But upon reading Dogen's masterpiece he is basically criticizing others throughout the book.
That is a integral part of Soto Zen, calling others on their bullshit.
If you want a tradition that doesn't do this, there are many others to pick from.
Go read Brad's blog. He's responded to criticisms more than a few times by saying that Dogen was critical so he can be so as well. It isn't hard to find.ReplyDelete
As to who gets to decide, sure, I guess I can. I mean, Brad can call people "frauds," or "assholes," or "bumbuddies" so why can't we do the same.
Do you really think Brad exemplifies how a teacher should behave and follow his vows? Unlike Brad, I haven't taken a vow to not criticize another teacher of the Dharma. If Brad can't follow his vows, uses aggressive and foul language in discussing other teachers, and freely admits to knowing very little about the Zen tradition, why exactly should we consider him to be a real teacher of the same?
Since you deleted the comment to which I replied, I will quote it for everyone here:ReplyDelete
"Who is going to decide which teachers are "realized", and which are "unrealized." Will it be you?
It's pointless to compare a teacher of the 21st century to one of the 12th - and when has Brad Warner ever said he was like Dogen to
"excuse his behavior"? "
- Anonymous6:55 am
To me Buddhism is about reducing my own suffering, and honestly it's not caused by whether Brad Warner is a realized teacher or not, or if he calls someone a buttbuddy.ReplyDelete
It doesn't matter if you, I, or anyone else "considers someone a teacher" or not.
Brad is what he is, just like anyone else.
Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way when someone claims to be a teacher. While you may not care, the tradition, as a whole, does and demands certain behaviors on the part of both practitioners and teachers. Otherwise, it does not get passed on to the next generation of people. Worrying about yourself only is not terribly Buddhist, is it?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6:25 pm
So the Soto Zen organization is concerned about Brad Warner being a "realized" teacher. I hadn't spoken with "the tradition, as a whole" lately so wasn't aware of that. Does Soto Zen really care?ReplyDelete
The point of ending personal suffering by realizing ones own true nature is to be of benefit to everyone else, it's not a selfish endeavour (although it may start out that way)
All Zen Buddhists vow to sincerely follow the precepts - and cultivate a spirit of benevolence - to save all beings. And that doesn't just mean helping others by helping ourselves. This is the teaching of Sotoshu - the central Soto Zen temple in Japan, and has not changed much since Dogen.ReplyDelete
Zen isn't whatever you want it to be. Not if you want to be part of a recognised lineage at least.
Other Buddhist teachers don't call fellow teachers, in the same tradition, "fraud" or "asshole," do they?ReplyDelete
If that's honesty, I'll take decorum instead. Divisive speech is an issue for a reason. It damages all of us. Why do you think Tibetan teachers, for example, refuse to criticize other teachers in public? It just damages the Dharma when teachers behave this way.
Even though Zen Buddhists publicly vow to save all other beings and to follow the precepts on a regular basis including not to criticise others, they are vowing to understand and express the spirit of these things not to follow them rigidly.ReplyDelete
Occasionally it might be necessary to make a well-considered criticism. Brad doesn't have the wisdom to do this, instead, he ignores and even has contempt for the precepts and Bodhisattva vows. Anyone who's teaching doesn't fit with his narrow preconception of practice is an 'asswipe' or a 'butt buddy'. This isn't Zen, it's adolescent, petulant contempt for other people, other views and basic priciples of reasonable behaviour. Brad behaves badly by any standard and there are no 'zen' rationalisations for why that behaviour is OK. There is nothing 'enlughtened' about this behaviour, it is simple egotism and arrogance.
The result is plain for everyone to see.
Because he makes his remarks over the Internet he doesn't have to face the people he ridicules. In other words he doesn't have to face the consequences of his own actions. However, if he sticks around at Tassajara I think his behavior will be quite different towards the sangha there.ReplyDelete
He is very attached to his own opinions. I think what Brad needs is an insightful and firm teacher to kerb his egotistical excesses.
I like Brad's approach. I like the fact that Brad encourages people to be who they really are, and to say whatever they really think. You guys are free to criticize him as much as you want, it's no problem.ReplyDelete
It's a personal preference for me. I would rather hang out with people who might be rude up front because they say what they really think. They don't feel the need to pretend that they never ever have crude thoughts. They can relax and are free to be themselves.
I don't care for environments where people are all smiles and sweetness and fluffy bunnies in public, and would never criticize anyone openly, but are really precept-obsessed control freaks who take passive-aggressiveness to a new degree. Yes, they exist, and I've noticed a high concentration of them in some Zen centers.
Sure, there's some middle ground there. I rather doubt Brad is constantly swearing and cursing all the people around him.
You are missing an important point: Brad is a TEACHER of Zen. He's a priest who has taken vows. His behavior is *supposed* to be of a higher standard than any schmoe off the street.
If being a priest and teacher, taking vows, etc. means I can be as much of an asshole and have no one call me on it, why would anyone bother to study the Dharma? Clearly it doesn't develop the mind or improve one's ability to interface with the world in a compassionate manner if Brad is the epitomy of a Zen teacher.
Clearly it doesn't develop the mind or improve one's ability to interface with the world in a compassionate manner if Brad is the epitomy of a Zen teacher.ReplyDelete
What about the people who believe Genpo can really show them enlightenment in a weekend or whatever? Is remaining silent really the compassionate path?
Do you know Genpo? Have you ever spoken to him or seen him teach? How do you know, outside of Brad saying so, that he's full of shit?ReplyDelete
A Buddhist teacher calling another teacher foul names damages the Dharma in the eyes of others and its adherents. That's one of the reasons they aren't supposed to do it (regardless of the truth of it). If Brad was only politely saying he thought Genpo's approach was wrong, we wouldn't be having this conversation at all.
Do you know Genpo? Have you ever spoken to him or seen him teach? How do you know, outside of Brad saying so, that he's full of shit?ReplyDelete
I spent about an hour reading all the ridiculous claims on his web site when he first "invented" the "Big Mind" "technique." That was good enough for me.
A Buddhist teacher calling another teacher foul names damages the Dharma in the eyes of others and its adherents.
Your Dharma seems awfully frail to me. I don't think it's so easily damaged.
That's one of the reasons they aren't supposed to do it (regardless of the truth of it). If Brad was only politely saying he thought Genpo's approach was wrong, we wouldn't be having this conversation at all.
Some people have different opinions about what's really important.
So, you don't think that someone might be interested in Zen or Buddhism and when they see Brad, a well known Buddhist author and teacher, making homophobic and other vulgar remarks, might just head the other way because clearly those Buddhists don't know the first thing about even civility, let alone enlightenment.ReplyDelete
I find it mind boggling that I have to explain why the exemplars and teachers of a spiritual tradition, when speaking or acting in public, need to be held to a high standard. Heck, even in private. Do you approve of Sensei Baker's behavior at the San Francisco Zen Center in the 1970s and early 1980s too?
Looks like Genpo's still working with Bill Harris and his Amazing Holosync Audio Technology which not only can send you into Deep Meditation States (tm) but Enhances Longevity and has Anti-Aging Properties (tm)ReplyDelete
Frankly I think if you're worried about "damaging the Dharma" you should be a lot more worried about these guys than about Brad.
So, you don't think that someone might be interested in Zen or Buddhism and when they see Brad, a well known Buddhist author and teacher, making homophobic and other vulgar remarks, might just head the other way because clearly those Buddhists don't know the first thing about even civility, let alone enlightenment.ReplyDelete
I would hope that they could tell the difference between an actual homophobic remark and a joke, which is what it was, crude as it may have been.
Ah, so homophobic humor is acceptable because they don't really mean it when they say it?ReplyDelete
Sorry, I come from one of those places where we don't make racial or homophobic jokes because it is actually an example of, respectively, racism and homophobia when you make jokes about people.
Also, before casting too much of a jaundiced eye on Genpo, you may want to, I dunno, actually read one of the books he wrote or even watch a video of him teaching, since they are available. I mean, judge someone by what they do or say...ReplyDelete
I don't need to spend another second to tell that Genpo's a big fraud. Why the heck would I read one of his books?
I have no real opinion about his "Big Mind" technique because I, gasp, actually investigate things before I form an opinion.
And you have a thing or two to learn yourself about civil discourse.
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As a gay Zen student, to me the language that Brad Warner has used - referring to Daido Loori Roshi and Genpo Roshi as "butt buddies" - is not funny, it is, let's be frank, completely homophobic. If Brad Warner defends his right to speak his mind, that he just says what he thinks, then fine, let's call a spade a spade and say he is a homophobe. It's not funny, it's juvenile, and Brad Warner's problem is that he needs someone to tell him to grow up and stop thinking that juvenile behavior is acceptable, particularly for someone who styles himself a teacher.ReplyDelete


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There are lots of things to look for in a church. What I like about Grace is that it gets a lot right. I'm not saying that it's got the ""right"" theology, rather, on the controvercial points that often split a church, there can be open dialog. Yet they don't water down the Gospel. The teaching is Biblically based and practical.
Couple that with the fact that it is a family friendly church that has a fantastic nursery, high school youth group, and everything in between and what you'll find is a unique church where everyone is welcome and anyone can feel comfortable.
I have been attending Grace for approximately 3 years. There is a terrific Sunday school program for all ages. Grace also offers great youth group programs. There are also Nursery and Children's Church programs to support young families. Do you want to grow in your faith? If you are looking for a great church home that focuses on God's Word, then Grace is the place to be.
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Hello girls! How are you? In love? Then surely you will love these tender ideas of an affectionate nickname for your boyfriends. All couples in love use a nice nickname with their boyfriend or girlfriend, especially in privacy, when you are alone, is not it? A good nickname for a man is sometimes hard to find, especially if none occurs naturally.
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Nicknames with the word love
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- Amore
- Love
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It is a nickname that often occurs naturally when two people love each other deeply. It is logical that you call him "my love" or simply, "love". Of course, it serves both girls and boys. The variant "amore mío" is the same as my love but in Italian. Or you can also call it simply "more". And in the moments when you are alone, "sweetie" can go very well. Do not say it in front of your friends, please, because it will sound pretty corny, probably be ashamed of it and maybe get mad at you.
The most tender nicknames
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Well, those on the list above are the most mellow nicknames. You can use them if the relationship has enough time, that is if there is a lot of confidence and you know that your boy does not bother him. If both are very cuddly, these nicknames will like both you and him.
Nicknames must be a sign of affection
And therefore, you must choose one that pleases your boy. If you call him "brainiac" or "my little thing" but he does not like that at all because he points out a part of his personality that he does not like, then do not repeat it again and choose another nickname. The same if you do not like to be called "Gordi", "cuerpazo" or any other nickname.
Uses the nickname you've chosen in suitable places
Never, never, call him by an extremely affectionate nickname in front of his friends, brothers or co-workers. And in many cases, not even in front of his mother. These nicknames can only be used in privacy when you are both alone and sure that nobody is listening to anything. If you call it "solcitomío" or "cuchicuchi" in front of your cronies, it will hate you for the rest of your life. And do not think I exaggerate. Boys like to be "strong" in front of others, although you know better than anyone who is totally in love with you, surrendered at your feet. So be careful and do not spoil it.
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It is best to use a nickname that indicates a quality or characteristic that you feel proud of. For example, if you like to do bodybuilding you could call him "strong guy", or if he is a hot and sensual guy, you could call him "Mr. Sexy". It is also worth highlighting with the nickname some intellectual or psychological characteristic, such as "peleón" or "sabihondo".
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Those are fightin' words... Recently I was speaking with a friend who, like all of us is going through a lot in life but for her it seems that everything has sort of come to a head. I have tried my best to listen and be supportive, whether it's helping her move or serving her a hot meal.
I've heard countless stories and tried my best to come off as a supportive friend but recently during one of our emotion-filled phone calls she cut me off, yelled at me and said some of the most hurtful words in the English language, "you don't get it." She went onto explain that I wasn't there, and how it's easy for me to see things in black and white because I don't get it.
Why did that single phrase strike like a physical blow to the gut like it so often does when exchanged between friends? Because as friends, don't we feel like our friend's triumphs, mistakes, mishaps, and glory-filled moments are also our own? Don't we hear about every detail millions of times over and love it? Don't we ache when something doesn't pan out for them? So when they say, "you don't get it you weren't there, it's easy for you"; you want to yell out, no it's not easy to see my friend in pain, it's not easy to sit quietly when our lives are not simple and yet we do. We put ourselves second so we can be of service to our friends in a moment of need and for them to discount that, to remind us that their lives are not our own serves as a reality check; maybe we should step back and let them figure this out on the their own and get back to our own stuff.
The phrase itself is not kind nor realistic because as friends we more than get it, but I suppose it's not up to us to provide answers or to disagree but rather to listen and offer hot meals. People often tell you what they want and if my friends tell me they want me to shut up and just listen as they rant then I will, just don't tell me I don't get it.


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Saturday May 20th, 2017: the African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT) football team participated in the 3rd edition of the Diplomatic Tournament organized by the embassy of Hungary in Algeria at "Protection Civile Stadium" in Algiers with 16 teams representing Embassies and International Organizations in Algiers.
At the end of the tournament, the ACSRT team finished 4th and was rewarded with the 4th place trophy.
Given that it was the first trophy the ACSRT has won in this annual tournament and recognizing the support the team received from the Director of the Centre, Mr. Larry Gbevlo- Lartey, Esq.,, a small ceremony of trophy presentation was organized on the 29th of May 2017 by the ACSRT Team.
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WATCH: Ghost moves object during live show leaving TV presenter visibly terrified
THIS is the chilling moment a TV presenter is spooked out by a glass moving across the table in front of him during a live show.
Thousands witnessed the apparently paranormal phenomenon after tuning into the breakfast show on Honduran television.
Journalist Carlos Molina admitted he felt a chill go down his spine seconds before the glass slid across the table as the mystery deepened last night sparking fears the studio was haunted.
The bizarre moment occurred as Carlos helped present the morning news on a Teleceiba channel programme called Primera Edicion - 'First Edition' in English.
He interrupted colleague Pablo Zapata as he read out a message from a viewer, telling him with an anguished look on his face: "Look, look, did you see the glass that moved over there?
His co-host said: 'Don't worry' but Carlos insisted: "The table isn't uneven. There's no slope" before trying to laugh off what he had just witnessed.
"I tried to move the glass afterwards with my hands and it was stuck to the table"Carlos Molina
Viewers speculated afterwards they may have been the victims of a prank played on them by colleagues.
And one offered a scientific explanation for the spooky sequence of events, claiming the condensation of the water in the glass may have worked as a lubricant and pushed it across the table.
But another insisted she had seen a ghost move across her TV screen moments before the glass slid across the table.
And Carlos deepened the mystery last night by revealing production staff were not behind what had happened and admitting he was concerned.
He said: "I felt something strange in my body. The action didn't just demonstrate itself in the glass but in me as well.
"What I felt was a supernatural phenomenon, a chill throughout my body before the glass moved.
"It left me traumatised. I tried to move the glass afterwards with my hands and it was stuck to the table."
Pablo added: "We were heading towards a commercial break just before 7am when I saw the glass move.
"I saw Carlos nervously explaining to me what he'd seen. After the break we looked back at the recording and realised that what we'd witnessed was real.
"No water had spilled on the table and there wasn't a slope. We always use water to encourage people to drink more water and avoid kidney problems.
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In the blogosphere, many people are contemplating their stash, its growth, and the need for restraint. There's a movement started at Wendy Knits (Knit From Your Stash 2007), and doubtless there are many more independent decisions to limit stash-quisition. Since April or so, I have realized that I could use a healthy measure of prudence in my own yarn purchases. Since I keep all receipts, I can make a quantitative assessment.
Despite operating from a basis of capitalism, Americans generally observe a taboo about discussing personal wealth. It is not without some self-consciousness that I divulge my extravagances of 2006. Note that I do consider these purchases beyond my means, or at the very least beyond fiscal probity.
|cost ($)
|books and patterns
|other tools
|classes and trips
|yarn (current projects and stash)
|notions (consumable)
Well, the elephant in the room (weighing in at 75% of the total) is clearly the yarn purchases. Breaking this down gives:
|cost ($)
|completed projects
|projects in progress
These numbers tell a distorted story, given that I also completed and started projects in 2006 with yarn purchased in earlier years. However, one thing is clear: my stashing this year has radically outstripped knitting. Judging by cost alone, I would appear to have at least a six-year stash.
Certainly there is much room for improvement here. The non-yarn items, though in the minority, still racked up a tidy sum. How much restraint could be applied to these items?
I have always found it remarkably easy to justify book and tool purchases of any sort. The former is a general property of being an academic, and the latter a consequence of being a Girl Scout, and also of growing up during the cold war. (Tools, especially purely mechanical ones, would have an enormous value following a nucelar holocaust.) But even with these items, there is a natural limit. My knitting library numbers four dozen books, many little explored, and the set probably sufficeint for a lifetime. Dazzling Knits and Knitting for Anarchists alone could probably keep me amused for 2007. As far as tools go, knocking off projects would certainly move needles and markers back into the toolbox. Small circular needles have recently begun to put undue stress on my hands, and this makes DPNs more attractive to use and most justifiable to purchase.
The value of classes is bit tricky to gauge. Having been through college and grad school, I would say that the point of higher education is to become adept at learning through self-direction, and hence feel a bit odd enrolling for classes. However, having been through two workshops this year, my gut reaction is that learning from highly seasoned knitters is worth the investment.
The value of a travel package is harder to evaluate. I thoroughly enjoyed the people who joined the Circles excursion to Rhinebeck, and experiencing the Sufi community at the Abode will probably stand as a landmark in my life. However, the pleasure of the NY Sheep and Wool itself was much dampened by the crush of people. I missed some of the booths that I would most like to have seen, and certainly learned much less than I would have liked. The blogger frenzy, I am very sorry to say, reminded me of high school, in that I felt a yearning for a social mainstream that I completely failed to understand or access. I did meet a handful of lovely and cordial people, a couple of whom are relatively well-known in the knitting world. My conclusion is that I would be better off going on excursions with a primary emphasis on learning and socializing with smallish groups of people.
You might be wondering who got all that money. Here's the breakdown:
|amount ($)
|Circles (Boston)
|A Good Yarn (Brookline)
|Woolcott & Co. (Cambridge)
|The Knit With (Philadelphia)
|The Tangled Web (Phiadelphia)
|Mostly Merino (Vermont)
|Webs (mail order)
|Amazon (mail order; books)
|assorted (single visits in 2006)
Most of these businesses would probably not notice the absence of my custom, were I to go cold turkey. But I expect Circles would, as it is still a young business. So that, my friends, is why I cannot abstain for nine months. But I will have limits to ensure that my expenditures are in the realm of sane. More on these limits next year!


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My daughter and I have been some what at odds lately. Nothing horrible or earth shattering, but just at odds you know? And I in my wisdom have been trying to get her to see "my" wisdom…….
The problem has been that every time I feel I nail her on something a few hours later the Lord gently asks me if I am doing the same thing. Wait a sec Lord….We're dealing with my daughter right now not me……
I find myself trying to control my daughters thoughts and feelings so that I can control the outcome of a circumstance….Nailing my daughter on not trusting the Lord….While I myself am not trusting the Lord to love better, protect better, to grow better than I ever could..
I find myself quoting the scriptures on humility and not thinking of yourself as higher than others…..but do I not do the same thing?
The Lord isn't in to beating my brains out with this stuff, but this morning as I was looking at some scripture art my heart was broken before the Lord. I know I consider myself higher than others, I know that I struggle with humility. I forget even as I say it, that Jesus came to be with the lowest of the low and to raise them up not step on them.
And my heart is broken because it is so easy to find fault, so easy to think "I got this" whatever your this may be. Maybe the Lord does allow us to see fault in others just so that we can see what we look like when we function in the same fault.
Maybe He let me see my daughters issues with trust so that He could lead me to healing in that area myself. Maybe seeing lack of humility in another lets me see my own brand of superiority. Maybe the heart He wants to bring into account is mine.
It always frustrated my daughters that I would only deal with the offender in front of me. I wouldn't deal with what daughter two did if it was daughter one standing in front of me. I have a habit of saying that when we stand before the Lord we won't be bringing anyone else up there with us to be able to say "they made me do it".
It is funny though how I have dealt with everyone else's issues before God…..except for my own……
Break my heart with humility Lord and let me always know my life is about you and not me. teach me to trust and walk in humbleness with everyone. amen.


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Longboarding is changing into more and more well-liked as an intense model of skateboarding. At current, the Best Longboard comes with extra traction, stability and sturdiness because of its finest producers. The development and angle of flip of longboards make them higher for cruising and coasting lengthy distances than skateboards. The idea of longboarding originated when Hawaiian surfers wished to maneuver their interest to land, particularly throughout occasions when the waves have been too small for good surf .
Getting Acquainted With Longboards
Longboards are similar to skateboards, however they arrive with longer with robust our bodies and larger wheels, making them sooner and simpler to journey than common skateboards. Longboards are honest whereas:
Cruising, Skating Downhill, Sliding, Transport and in addition Racing
Longboards come in several sizes, shapes, building types and options, so you'll naturally have to decide primarily based in your private preferences. Most longboards vary from 33 to 54 inches in size, whereas the widths can vary from 7 to 10 inches. Customers can select from totally different longboard shapes like:
Drop-through, Drop Down, Swallowtails, Pintails, Kicktail, and so on.
Mid-length boards are usually probably the most versatile selections as a result of they supply a lot of momentum and suppleness to riders. The design of a longboard is such that's allow fast quick carves or large turns and correct maneuverability.
How one can Select the Finest Longboards for You
Selecting one of the best longboards to your private use requires some cautious planning as a result of the form and measurement of various longboards might have a unique function. Listed below are some concerns when selecting one of the best longboards to your particular wants.
Longboard Deck
Selecting a longboard deck is a vital consideration once you plan to make use of your longboard for attending to work, journey or class by weaving by means of some foot visitors. On this case, you might have considered trying a smaller to medium (33 to 38 inches) longboard since it will likely be simpler so that you can navigate by means of sidewalks and crowds. The deck materials of a longboard is Maple, Bamboo, Carbon Fiber, Maple-bamboo Hybrid.
Additionally, you will want to think about what sort of floor you'll use your longboard. Cruising often occurs on the principally flat floor, so a medium or small drop down longboard is right. In case you plan to make use of the longboard on downhills, then you could need to take a look at drop by means of boards with longer size as a result of they supply higher stability.
Longboard Measurement
The longboard measurement you select will completely depend upon the actions you propose. Whereas longboards are typical between 33 to 54 inches in size, this provides you the chance to decide on one thing that resonates together with your private efficiency and actions. They are often damaged up into medium-length, small-length and long-length longboards.
Medium-length Longboards: Medium-length longboards are often between 33 to 40 inches in size are perfect for cruising and freestyle on flat floor for most individuals. Teenager child's longboards are sometimes on this vary, additionally making them the preferred selection with all kinds of longboarders.


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There's a lot to love about building a trendy kitchen. They are, after all, trendy, and it's fun to put together different elements that represent the cutting-edge of style. It's a little like turning the cover of a home design magazine into reality.
Major home improvement networks ramp up the fun by transforming the old, closed, and drab into massive, beautiful kitchen spaces in countless tv shows. This makes our imaginations run even a little more wild.
All of this is awesome. We love staying abreast of the latest styles and trends, and helping our clients implement them.
We also know, however, that many of our clients are looking for a long-term investment, and want a kitchen that isn't going to be any less stylish ten years from now than it is when they walk into it for the first time.
This leads us to a crucial question: what are the timeless styles that will serve you and your kitchen remodeling dollars the best?
Kitchen Styles That Aren't Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
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#1 Shaker-Style Cabinets
Painted or natural, shaker cabinetry has been around a long, long time, and it's easy to see why. There is a beautiful simplicity in the lines that flies right over turbulent trends.
Would you like to learn more about shaker cabinets? Take a look at this summary (complete with beautiful examples) from Houzz.com.
#2 Stone Countertops
Granite is still a timeless go-to option, and marble also plays a stylish role (although it has its limitations). More durable and popular countertop materials typically offer a solid return on investment as they are staples of quality kitchen construction.
For a fantastic overview, click over to this summary of countertop options from Gerety Building & Restoration.
#3 Neutral Paint Colors
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For cabinetry and walls, lighter, inviting neutrals stand the test of time. One benefit of interior painting, however, is that you can walk on the trendier side and still make a change without incurring too much cost. Paint is certainly less expensive than replacing cabinetry, sinks, flooring, countertops, etc.
#4 Glass Cabinet Doors
Not only are they beautiful, but glass cabinet doors also create the illusion of more space and openness. Combined with custom lighting, this can be a truly stunning addition to any kitchen space.
#5 Subway Tile
Functional, attractive, and unique, subway tile is the go-to backsplash option. If you crave variety, try mixing up the pattern of your tile, ditching the traditional horizontal lines. You also could talk to your kitchen remodeler about using a unique grout color for an even more customized look.
#6 Storage and Function
Some kitchens look beautiful from a distance, but when you try to make anything more complicated than a fried egg, they just fall flat. A kitchen that is built for use, not just style, will always be appreciated. Talk to your kitchen designer about how to increase function, maximize space with custom cabinetry and storage, and make sure that there is a home for everything you need.
The Common Denominator: Talk to a Kitchen Design and Remodeling Professional
A true professional can help you think of everything, ensuring that your kitchen functions, feels, and looks just as you'd like it too. And, with long term value and style longevity in mind, they can guide you to the right material and color choices as well.
Happy remodeling!


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I was pretty convinced that my moldy books had gotten wet when I'd opened the windows during a rainstorm. (A bad habit, but something I very often would do.)
I checked the roof seams afterwards, but thought they looked good.
Well, last night it rained hard. And at 2:45 am, prompted by some half-dreamy thought, Oh, I should make sure that it is dry by the window, I was jolted wide awake by the shock of an icy cold puddle.
So, here is this morning's inspection:
I have it duct taped right now. I bought some roof sealant and will re-seal that seam. What else do I need to do? (If you want to see where the water was from the interior, you can see it here.)
So, today's quick update:
My roof is leaking.
My chassis battery is draining (or dying).
My generator is barely starting (and throwing a diagnostic trouble code).
My knee is hurting.
It won't stop raining.
And I am having the time of my f*cking life.
Seriously, I don't think I could be happier.


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After years of using gimmicks to patch holes in the state budget, Gov. Bobby Jindal's latest proposal to sell future revenues of the state's 1998 tobacco settlement seems like another exercise in political expedience. Critics of Jindal's fiscal policies have good reason to be skeptical.
Basically, the state would sell bonds to quickly get $750 million, then repay those loans with the proceeds that the tobacco companies would pay over the years. State officials borrowed against 60 percent of the annual revenue from the tobacco settlement in 2001. Jindal's plan would sell bonds against the remaining 40 percent.
The state would use 80 percent of the lump-sum money to help pay for TOPS, the popular college tuition-paying program that is formally known as the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students. Twenty percent of the proceeds would go to fund coastal restoration projects.
"It is a method of borrowing from the future to pay for today's expenses," the nonpartisan Public Affairs Research Council concluded, saying the sale process is being rushed by the administration.
To advance the deal, Jindal's Division of Administration rehired the consultants used for the 2001 sale of the first chunk of the tobacco settlement. Why not hire this know-how through a competitive bid process?
"The consultants might perform well for the state, but the noncompetitive way they were hired could injure public confidence," PAR comments. "The deal also provides another example of how the administration is inconsistent about when to pursue contracts with competitive bidding."
That's a polite way of saying the administration is doing something to get its own way, despite the proprieties, even as it criticizes agencies like the state Department of Education for doing the same thing on new state test contracts. The inconsistency underscores Jindal's willingness to put politics above principle, a guiding theme of his governorship.
PAR is not alone in questioning the tobacco sale.
State Treasurer John N. Kennedy says the process is being fast-tracked — and that the costs and benefits should be much more closely examined. He said the proposal "will only add to our structural deficit, and, besides, what will we do next once the money is gone?"
The Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation Board must sign off on Jindal's proposal, but most of the board's members are appointed by the governor and serve at his pleasure, thus greasing the wheels for Jindal's plan. The Louisiana State Bond Commission also must approve the deal.
Officials should do what they can to force a real inquiry into the tobacco settlement sale before it becomes a reality.


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LocationRaynham MA
720 Church St. Rt. 44
Raynham, MA 02767
Used 2018 Gulf Stream RV Friendship 199DD
Gulf Stream Friendship 199DD travel trailer highlights:
- Bunk Beds
- One-Year Warranty on Structural Components
- Easy to Tow
- Smoke Detector
- Queen-Sized Bed
When you own this Friendship travel trailer, you own a trailer that gives you ample storage space at an affordable price. With its compact design, this trailer is easy to tow yet full of living space. The bunk beds and queen-sized bed allow this unit to sleep five adults comfortably while still leaving room for things like the private bathroom, 2-burner cooktop, and other various kitchen appliances. This entire trailer is kept looking stylish and modern because of the wood grain vinyl flooring throughout.
This Gulf Stream travel trailer has been built with your safety in mind, giving you one less thing to worry about while you travel. The wall-mounted fire extinguisher will give aid during an emergency, and the LP leak detector and smoke detector will warn you against a potential emergency so that you can keep your focus on the fun at hand. The safety glass windows are a perfect way for you to enjoy a glimpse of the outdoors from inside the trailer, but they are also a wonderful protection from straying debris and broken glass. As you relax on your vacation and enjoy the great outdoors, you can feel extra confident knowing that this trailer will remain safe because of the included one-year warranty on all Super Lite structural components.
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|Dry Weight
|3160 lbs
|Cargo Weight
|690 lbs
|Fresh Water Capacity
|30 gals
|Grey Water Capacity
|36 gals
|Black Water Capacity
|36 gals
|Furnace BTU
|16000 btu
|Available Beds
|Cooktop Burners
|LP Tank Capacity
|20 lbs.
|Water Heater Capacity
|6 gal.
|Number of LP Tanks
|Shower Type
|Tub/Shower Combo
|Electrical Service
|30 amp
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Our travel trailers and fifth wheels are designed to be user-friendly for any range of RVing experiences. From the little things like easy to reach light switches and abundant storage, to accessible hook-ups and secure towing, we strive to make time spent in your Gulf Stream comfortable for the whole family.
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Dima Light Brown Ceramic Table or Bedside Lamp - Lovely, Pearlescent, Light Brown Ceramic Base With Polished Nickel Plated Accents And Crystal Details. Round, White Linen Hardback Drum Shade With Metallic Trim. Due To The Nature Of Fired Glazes On Ceramic Lamps, Each Lamp Finish May Be Slightly Different. Houses 1) 150 Watt, 3-Way Bulb.
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Yea. I was at a house party some guy who's a really good dancer decided to start giving out like pretend lap dances. So he started dancing for the girls. The thing about me though is that I don't like being touched by people. In fact I don't generally like people invading my personal space. So anyways I was sitting on the couch texting and he came over and started dancing on me. I wasn't paying attention so he startled me and when I realized how close he was I panicked and my instant reation was to kick. I went into fight or flight mode and my brain chose fight. So I ended up kicking him in his junk and he fell to his knees and starting screaming.1
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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc on Wednesday said its July-September operating profit more than doubled from a year earlier as earnings from its mobile business surged to a five-year high.
The world's No. 2 television maker after domestic rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said profits for its TV business grew 5.2 percent from a year earlier, while smartphone shipments rose to a fresh record.
"LG's earnings reflected strong performance from its mobile business," the company said in a statement.
LG reported an operating profit of 461 billion won ($440.21 million), better than a 454 billion won mean estimate from a Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S poll of 36 analysts.
LG's mobile division turned a 167 billion won operating profit, its highest since the third quarter of 2009 and compared with a 79.7 billion won loss a year ago, thanks in part to strong shipments for the flagship G3 smartphone.
The pickup contrasts with domestic rival Samsung, which is expected to report its weakest quarterly operating profit in more than three years on Thursday, following a lacklustre run of new product launches.
While LG does not disclose individual product numbers, IM Investment analyst Kim Woon-ho estimated before the earnings disclosure that LG likely shipped a little over 3 million G3s during the period.
LG said it shipped 16.8 million smartphones during the third quarter, a record but well below Samsung, which some analysts estimate shipped more than 80 million units.
LG's TV division reported a 131 billion won operating profit, compared with 124 billion a year ago as sales of high-end products like ultra high-definition TVs grew. On Tuesday the company said it would wind down its plasma television business by end-November, signaling an imminent demise for a technology that has been overtaken by liquid crystal display.
Shares of LG Electronics extended gains following the results and were last up 4.2 percent in afternoon trade compared with a 1.7 percent rise for the broader market.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Stephen Coates)


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Easter is over for another year, and I've just polished off the last of my Easter choccies 😭 I've been thoroughly spoiled with various eggs and chocolate animal shapes (Malteaster Bunny – come at me) HOWEVER my favourite was a new discovery, and what's more is sold all year round! This could be dangerous…
My best friend Joanna bought me these little beauties, and they are phenomenal!
When we were younger my friends and I used to LIVE in Thorntons, and chocolate plaques with personalised messages iced on were a regular feature for birthdays and Christmas. However, I haven't been in Thorntons for YEARS, so was totally oblivious to the existence of these little lovelies!
The Caramel Cheesecake bar is lush caramel-flavoured Thorntons chocolate filled with biscuit, fudge pieces and has a tangy hint of sea salt. The Fudge Brownie bar is toffee flavoured choc with fudge pieces and crumbley chocolate biscuity bits.
Both are absolutely GORGEOUS, and not too expensive for an indulgent treat. If you haven't yet I definitely recommend giving them a try, and there's loooads of flavours to choose from!
What's your Easter chocolate winner?


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You know, they changed how you view music somehow. For me, I could name more but to keep it simple:
Final Fantasy VII Soundtrack
I was never the same.
Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
This was my first teenager album where I "connected" to the lyrics on some deeper level instead of listening to whatever my parent happened to be playing.
Britney Spears at the 2000 VMAs
Yeah, it's pretty silly, but this was my music moment that made me realize how a performance can change my opinion of the song. Sixteen years ago, she was basically my introduction to diva antics on stage (Madonna, Lady GaGa, Janet Jackson...)
Danny Elfman
Yeah, his soundtrack for movies such as Nightmare Before Christmas and Batman Returns had an impact on me.


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I got off the train and headed towards Leicester Square to meet my friends waiting to see SHINee perform. The closer I got the more excited I was. As I turned the corner I was left wondering "Where should I go?". Then I saw a crowd of fan girls and boys waiting outside the Odeon West End. I quickly found my friends and took my place amongst the crowd.
After around half an hour of just waiting around in the line, we started to see reporters and camera men coming out and filming the crowd. As more and more fans realise what was going on, all the fan signs came out and everyone started to scream!! The confusion that took over us when this started was crazy, the fans in the back of the line thought that SHINee had been sighted and started screaming and rushing to find out what was going on, only to realise that it was the camera crew. This carried on for a good 2 and a half hours. All the while fans who made the effort to create huge signs were being interviewed.
Some fans were nice enough to bring their iPod speakers and blasted SHINee's more poplar songs while the very dedicated fans danced and chanted along. Check out this video.
FINALLY at 4pm they were starting to let us in group by group, because they knew that it was the only safe way to get all the fans into the screen. As we entered the Odeon, we could hear the fangirls ahead of us screaming so we thought that the SHINee members were already waiting for us on stage. Disappointment hit us as we quickly rushed into Screen 2 only to realise that it was just SHINee's music videos being played, but seeing them on the BIG SCREEN for the first time was pretty exciting!! We quickly ran to our seats and started to prepare for the concert looming ahead… As all the fans gathered in the cinema screen and screamed their heads off at each and every video we could see that one of the cinema staff was enjoying the music until all the screams took over and he started to cover his ears. During this time, we got repeated warnings from the Odeon staff that if any fans tried to get out of their seats, or rush the stage, the concert would be stopped and not started again. The audience knew this wasn't an empty threat , and throughout the whole performance, were really good at keeping to their seats.
After about 30 minutes of waiting for everyone to take their seats, the music videos stopped and a SHINee teaser started playing. The lights went out and the side door slowly opened… (stay tuned for more!)