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Hotel Lawrence
This budget hotel is conveniently positioned amid the uptown posh market at Lawrence Road. There are 30 elegantly designed rooms to stay. Guests can dine-in and relish some multi-cuisine delicacies, which is prepared at the Curry's Restaurant. The hotel also assists in arranging taxi service by the travel counter, which also offer sight-seeing tour across the city.
Check-in time : 12:00 NOON
Check-out time : 12:00 NOON

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For some reason, the media seem to be obsessed with all of the recent changes to the current White House team. Sean Spicer and Reince Preibus are out and Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Anthony Scaramucci are in. And now Scaramucci is out and General Kelly is in.
What reporters and commentators don't seem to realize is that any large-scale musical production will see frequent changes in cast members over the life of the show. And the current smash hit playing at the White House is no exception.
West Wing Story is the tale of a star-crossed self-lover named Donald Trump and his ultimately unsuccessful and tragic attempt to marry his one true love: himself.
The musical begins with a threatened showdown between two Washington, D. C. gangs: the Donkeys and the Pachyderms. The Pachyderms are in disarray and looking to boost their chances by enlisting Donald and changing their name to the Trumps.
When you're a Trump,
You're a Trump all the way
From your first outright lie
To your last lyin' day.
When you're a Trump,
If the stuff hits the fan,
You got kids all around,
You're a family man.
You're never alone,
Your loyalty's expected.
Except if you fail
Then you'll be disconnected.
You won't be protected.
All seems well until Donald falls in love with himself and threatens to violate the truce between the Donkeys and the Pachyderms and bring the whole gang structure tumbling down. Donald sings:
The Donald…
The most fantastic sound I ever heard:
The Donald, The Donald, The Donald, The Donald….
All the beautiful sounds of the world in a single word….
The Donald, The Donald, The Donald, The Donald….
The Donald!
I've just met a guy named The Donald,
And suddenly that name
Will never be the same
To me.
The Donald!
I've just seen a guy named The Donald,
And suddenly I've found
How wonderful a sound
Can be!
The Donald!
Say it loud and there's lots of spinning,
Say it louder and there's plenty of winning.
The Donald!
I'll never stop loving The Donald!
The most beautiful sound I ever heard.
The Donald.
Meanwhile, the Donkeys struggle to recover from The Donald's victory and regain the ethnic votes they recently lost:
I like to be in America!
OK by me in America!
Healthcare be free in America
No insurance fee in America!
Immigrants can in America!
Tax-the-rich plan in America!
Bernie still ran in America!
No Muslim ban in America!
But the Donkeys are no match for the self-adoring Donald who, despite breaking all the rules, still appeals to vast swaths of the electorate:
I feel pretty,
Oh, so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and in style!
And I pity
Any guy who hasn't got my guile.
I feel brilliant
Oh, so brilliant,
It's resilient how brilliant I feel!
And so pretty
That I can't believe I'm such a big deal.
See the handsome guy in that mirror there:
Who can that fantastic guy be?
Such a handsome face,
Such a handsome suit,
Such a handsome weave,
Such a handsome me!
I like running
And winning,
Feel like lying and speaking profane.
For it's all to
Make America great again.
In a tragic twist, however, Donald's own outlandish self-regard destroys his standing within the ranks of the Pachyderms and he ultimately falls from grace but not before one last plaintive plea:
There's a place for me,
Somewhere a place for me.
Pomp and power and love so rare
Wait for me
There's a crown for me,
Somehow a king to be.
Gilded scepter and golden throne,
Time to rule, just me alone
Some day!
There's a place for me,
A place in history.
If for once I could shut my mouth
Decrease my ceaseless tweeting enough.
Some day,


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When we walked further in, we saw stalls selling dried prawns and ikan billis (anchovies) we bought one kilogram each because they were so cheap compared with the prices in west Malaysia.
As we walked inner to the market, now we all go crazy, we saw so many types of fresh sea fish laying on the stalls.
Our eyes were caught by a giant barramundi fish at one of the stall, the fishmonger told us it weights about thirteen kilograms, the price was only Rm fifteen each kilogram, oh, so cheap!!
On the next stall we saw big squids and red groupa fishes, prices were Rm five a kilogram and Rm fifteen a kilogram, wow...so cheap.... unfortunately we can't take them home unless they were frozen.
Since we can't take all those fresh fishes home, we had barbecue fish, tiger prawns, and giant squids for dinner at the stall here. All were very cheap.
The next day we hired a private tour guard to drive us up the half way of the Mount Kinabalu ( the highest mountain in the Asia), the mystery mountain of Sabah. We started off at 8am. As we were early, the mountain was fully covered by the clouds, so we have to wait for clear sky then. The driver drove us to Mount Kinabalu Haritage Resort and Spa for a rest.
While we were exploring the resort, I saw a tree with beautiful pure white flowers, the gardener can't give me the name of the flower plant because it is from the wild.
From the resort, we drove to the National Park, where all the mountain hikers has to start their hiking from.
This is the Route Map for the mountain hikers.
We came here so that later to have better of the mystery mountain. Our tour guard wanted us to wonder around the scenic surrounding and he would let us know when the mountain is clear of clouds. For sure, after about five minutes later, he pointed to the direction of the mountain, the clouds are slowly moving away from the coverage of the mountain, I was fast enough to snap some of the photos.
Mount Kinabalu has been referred as mystery mountain because of the clouds, now you see it, and at a blink of eyes you will miss it. Sometimes it cannot be seen the whole day. Anyway we lucky then.
After spending about half an hour watching the mountain, our guard wanted to take us to the sea, Nexus Resort, which located just twenty eight kilometer from the city. It is set amidst 3,335 acres of natural and landscaped surroundings and the beautiful beach.
The special architecture of the buildings.
The Hong Kong famous TV series(the gems of life) had done some of the shooting at some of the spots in this resort ,like the above four spots that our tour guard told us.
Well, Nexus Resort really is a very beautiful resort.
We bought some more of the dried prawns and anchovies and some dried sea cucumber too before we fly home.


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Jews are known to be "the Chosen ones." Most people have no idea what we were chosen for. Judaism started as a monotheistic belief in one G-d with Abraham who lived in the 2nd millennium BCE. He gave birth to Isaac who passed it onto his son, Jacob whose name was changed to Israel, and thus was the start of the family of the 12 Tribes of Jacob who were the ancestors of Moses. They were called the Israelites. Moses passed down to his 600,000 freed slaves the whole Torah (the first 5 books of the Tanakh) that is the basis for Judaism.
We had made a covenant with G-d to believe just this. G-d chose the Israelites and told them so at Mt. Sinai with thunder and lightning, shofar blast and pillar of cloud when this awestruck nation received the Ten Commandments and Moses brought them down to them. The Israelites chose to follow one G-d by accepting the covenant. At this period of time, humans had come to believe in many gods who all had a different function. They could be seen. This one G-d of the covenant was an unseen G-d. This was an utterly new concept for the mind to wrap around. The closest to ever come to it were the Egyptians who for a time had a Pharaoh who worshipped the sun and that was all.
We were told that we were to be a holy people to G-d and he chose us to be his treasured people from all the nations that are on the face of the earth. G-d promises never to exchange his people with any other in Genesis 17:7. We were also to be a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation." Exodus 19:6. Why? Because we were the fewest of all people and he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your ancestors." (Deuteronomy 7:7-8).
However, there was a catch to all this. We had obligations to pay. It was emphasized by the prophet Amos who said, "You only have I singled out of all the families of the earth: therefore will I visit upon you all your iniquities." (glaringly noticeable error of injustice or wickedness). So, we have been in G-d's spotlight, who has been watching our behavior. We have been visited many a time with horrible destruction and death and are now on our own home ground which we were told to inhabit in the first place, trying to do as we were told and having to work around all the obstacles placed before us.
If you are an atheist, you have to understand that Jews carried this burden with them. They have always felt from the very beginning of their religion that they were chosen to lead the way of good behavior for others to see and to follow, the example for the world. We were taught that all of mankind was created in G-d's image which shows we are all loved by him. We are called the children of the Lord and we are beloved because we were given the Torah to study and follow which is our example to live by. So we carry this special duty of a mission or purpose to life and are to proclaim G-d's message to all the nations. Following the Torah is the whole key to being the chosen.
Then why have we been running into difficulties with other religions of Christianity and Islam. We've been threatened by some members of both religions.
In the Koran, Mohammad, who was born in 570 CE and died in 632 CE wrote, "O children of Israel, remember my favor which I bestowed upon you, and that I favored you above all creation. (Qur'an 2:47), 2:122). This would be G-d speaking to the Jews. Mohammad was acknowledging that the children of Israel enjoyed a special status.
Then they showed that they understood that this status did not confer upon Israelites any racial superiority, and was only valid so long as the Israelites maintain their covenant with G-d. We Jews did stem originally from a family of 12 sons and one daughter (Dinah), but did not remain all in the family. People had to choose spouses and this mixed up the genes, so we know we're not racially pure. We have had people who chose to convert to Judaism and have done so.
They went on to say in the Koran in 5:12, "Indeed G-d had taken the covenant from the Children of Israel, and we appointed 12 leaders among them. And G-d said: "I am with you if you establish the prayer and offer the Zakat (compulsory charity) and believe in My Messengers; honor and assist them, and lend to G-d a good loan. Verily, I will remit your sins and admit you to Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise). But if any of you after this, disbelieve, he has indeed gone astray from the Straight Path.".
I interpret this as the Koran taking away the covenant G-d gave us and installing 12 other new leaders and if Jews did these new requirements we could also then be admitted to Paradise and that this is now the new Straight Path to follow, not Judaism. Naturally Jews bowed out of this proselytizing attempt and continued to be Jews as they had promised with their covenant.
When living in the Muslim countries we were referred to as the People of the Book, and had the rights of a 2nd class citizen, a dhimmi, with a few protections involved and a lot of obligations and restrictions. However, people fared better under Muslim rule than under European rule, especially Russian rule where pogroms were frequent. Muslims believe that they have replaced Judaism with Islam and they actively seek converts whereas Jews do not. Since Muslims and Christians have been very forceful in the converting, we being the target of all this had decided long ago not to be like that. If someone wants to convert, he or she must prove he really knows what he is doing, as we're out of the business of converting the public. To know us is the example and if you want to join us, fine.
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Some Christians believe that Jews are g-d's chosen people (Deuteronomy 14:2). They also believe in Jesus's 2nd coming to earth and that a certain amount of Jews must remain in order to bring this on. Then in the end they will convert. Evangelicals are not replacement theorists as Pastor John Hagee has been most helpful to Israel.
The problem is that we Jews reject Jesus as being anything other than a Jewish man who lived in Judea. In fact, we don't have any scripture about him other than Josephus's writing about him. We do not accept the New Testament. Our Bible is the Old Testament which we call the Tanakh.
Because we do not accept a different status about Jesus, who died in 29 CE, many Christians decided that they had received this special status of being the Chosen ones. (Romans 11:11-24). This doctrine is known as Supersessionism.
Some Christians believe that all people who turn to Jesus-known also as Christ-as their personal savior are "chosen" in the context of John 15:16 whereby Jesus referred to G-d's plan of salvation as his great redeeming work on the cross, that all who come to faith in him does so freely and are "chosen" to bear "fruit that lasts". (1 Peter 2:9 refers to these Christians as "chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, g-d's special possession. They have now replaced the Jews in every way.
There are other points that the Replacement theory shows.
- The Jewish people are no longer God's chosen people. Instead, the Christian church now makes up God's chosen people.
- In the New Testament after Pentecost, the term "Israel" refers to the church.
- The Mosaic covenant (Exodus 20) is replaced by the new covenant (Luke 22:20).
- Actual circumcision is replaced by a circumcision of the heart (Rom. 2:29).
We have come full circle. Christianity is again harming Jews who live in Israel. They support the Palestinians who want our small space of a Homeland for theirs by interfering with their economic means of support. It's like running interference with a man's salary that supports his family. The irony is that Israel has tried to help the Arabs a great deal, and have been the main supplier of many of the Palestinian Arab's utilities. Israel suffers from their -not slings and arrows- but from their mortars, rockets and missiles today. Along with the Muslim communities who are attempting to remove Israel entirely from the Middle East, we have both religious groups who have in their minds replaced Jews and who are fighting against them, each in their own special ways.
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Jeff, I'm going to comment here as I'm only allowed 4,096 letters and have more to say. You're giving me a mental workout, Jeff. Well, let's see. You're talking about the Babylonian exile in Ezekiel during King Jehoiachin's exile, the king of Judah, who reigned in 597 BCE who came to the throne at age 18 during this siege of Jerusalem. He lasted for 3 months and 10 days before capitulating to Nebuchadnezzar. Ezekiel is talking about the workings of the Heavenly throne, a topic far from our comprehension so that even the Sages of the Talmud felt they couldn't interpret it, and were limited in the permissibility of expounding on its teachings as it describes supernatural concept in human terms, but they couldn't take it literally nor are we equipped even to attempt a glimpse at their inner meaning. Today lots of people take it as being visited by outer space UFO and space aliens. So now I'll skip ahead to verse 20 where the elders were in shock that G-d had apparently spurned Israel and they asked whether they still owed Him allegiance if they were no longer His Chosen people. They asked why couldn't they be like all the other nations.? Ezekiel responded that they were wrong. Even their exile and oppression were functions of their chosenness; Israel was being punished because it had fallen short of its mission. But, as Ezekiel says in verses 32-33, Israel isn't free to join the nations, either. G-d told Ezekiel to tell the protesting elders of the national shortcomings over the course of history, in Egypt, the Wilderness, and in Eretz Yisrael. Then they are listed; the golden calf, rebelling against manna, the spies, and event at Baal Peor. They were told that they would be punished in a deserted area so that their enemies wouldn't witness their downfall and were told that they desecrated G-d's name when they come to the prophet and ignore his words or bring offerings but continue to worship idols. It was hypocrisy that was the worst offense. It goes on to say that Jerusalem, the victim, had both righteous and wicked people as a forest has different types of trees and after destroying Israel, the sword will annihilate other peoples. In verse 21 they hear that Jerusalem had fallen. This is the explanation of why this had happened.
We can call Avram as Abraham because his name had been changed. There is a meaning to the change. Yes, Judaism really doesn't believe in the Devil like others do. Judaism says man has an evil inclination and a good inclination. I understand that its up to us to control this inclination. Of course today the mentally sick need our help in doing so.
In Isaiah your reference of 25:6-7 speaks of being on Mt. Zion and the final judgment of the nations will take place there. G-d will serve a rich meal of retribution, like a feast of concentrated, potent, filling and intoxicating foods and spirits. That is, He will take away their protection of veils and masks, and allow them to be routed (defeated) . Jews will no longer be killed by their persecutors, but death from natural causes will of course continue to happen. Alternatively: All death will be eliminated. I suppose this shows 2 different understandings in this comment. I admire the description in 25:4-For you were a stronghold for the meek, which is a reference to Israel, which suffered tribulations form the mighty during their exile. , a stronghold for the destitute when he was in distress; a shelter from downpour, a shade from the scorching heat, when the fury of the mighty was like a downpour against a wall. In 25:5, G-d in His mercy protected Israel from the oppressive heat of their persecutors in -though they were like a scorching heat in the wasteland, You diminished the tumult of the foreigners; like a scorching heat is shaded by a cloud, so the breaking of the mighty humbled them.
Yes, this indeed is a miracle to have Israel once again. It's too bad it couldn't have happened in Chaim Weizmann's timeline and 6 million would have been saved from a most horrible death. That done, the world is again turning against us for existing. The very fact that we are in existence once again must mean something, eh. Is this the battle between the sons of darkness and the sons of light as found in the Dead Sea Caves? Seems like we're always doing it; within ourselves and with other nations. Goodness has to win out someday.
Resource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews_as_the_chosen_people
In Defense of Israel by John Hagee, the Bible's mandate for supporting the Jewish State


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This expansion has ended on a high note for me thanks to my awesome girlfriend and Openraid. I've managed to get my 'Ahead of the Curve' as well as the meta and the challenge mode silver rewards. This is all awesome and to me at least feels like a great place to be going into Warlords.
Achievement Get!
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Entrepreneurs are a rare breed. We have certain skills and traits that create the kind of crazy person driven to work for ourselves. Owning a business isn't for the faint-hearted. It requires dedication, passion and a certain sadomasochism. After all, when you're the boss, there is no such thing as time off! And we love it!
There are specific characteristics that are common to all entrepreneurs. How much these traits describe us will determine just how successful we can be, though effort can make up for a lot of shortcomings. Developing these mindsets further is what helps create a good entrepreneur.
- A good entrepreneur is able to delay gratification.
This one seems kind of obvious on the surface but its true. To start a business requires a lot of sacrifice, and you don't always see the results right away. But to the entrepreneur, the timing of the reward isn't the concern. We aren't worried about being recognized or compensated right away. We aren't intimidated and we don't feel entitled to anything. We're in this for the long haul, and a lack of immediate success isn't going to stop us.
- A good entrepreneur can tolerate conflict.
Whenever you start something new, there is inevitably conflict. Whether its with your schedule or the people around you, there will be some contradictory demands made on you. The successful entrepreneur is unafraid of conflict. We don't seek it out and we don't cause conflict. But we don't take attacks personally, and we maintain composure in the face of stress. We never attack personally either, but deal with the issues at hand.
- A good entrepreneur can focus.
It can be hard to start a business, among all the many other things we do in our busy lives. But the difference between the dreamer and the entrepreneur is this: focus. The entrepreneur doesn't let the distractions of life and work deter them from turning the dream into a reality. He keeps his eye on the end goal and focuses on the plan, doing those things necessary to bring success.
- A good entrepreneur is judiciously courageous.
The mark of a successful, creative thinker is the ability to ask the embarrassingly simple questions. We challenge the current status quo and ask why a lot. Sometimes this gets us into trouble, which is why we also need to know the proper timing for such questioning, and to use some common sense. It takes courage to ask the questions, but also takes discernment to know when and where to ask them. And sometimes it takes a little common sense to see the answer before you ask.
- A good entrepreneur can control their ego.
Sometimes when we start new things, we make mistakes. Being willing to admit to them is what will create the atmosphere of respect and openness that every new business needs to succeed. We need to acknowledge the contributions of others and be willing to accommodate them. We also need to recognize our own contributions without fanfare. An ego trip is bad for business.
- A good entrepreneur is never satisfied.
Business Insider recently ran an article quoting AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, who stated that those who don't spend time learning new things will find themselves obsolete. If this is true for those working for big corporations, its even more true for the entrepreneur. We need to be always learning, always looking to improve, always looking for the opportunity to gain a contact or relationship or new skill. We're never satisfied with the current state of affairs.
- A good entrepreneur solves problems.
Rather than complain or criticize, we work for the greater good. A successful small-business owner doesn't sweat the small stuff, but handles each detail as it comes up. No issue is too small, since we know that its in the seemingly trivial things that can make or break us. We don't tolerate waste, whether its in operations, in capital or in our time. We look for the solutions.
- A good entrepreneur is accountable.
The words "it's not my job" are not in our vocabulary. We own our work, and we own our mistakes. We may not have a boss to report to, but we are accountable to a mentor, a coach, our life partner, or friends.. and we are most definitely accountable to clients. If you can't be accountable, you will not be a success.
- A good entrepreneur is marketable.
As much as a good product or service is essential to business, so is the person behind the product. To be a success, the entrepreneur must sell themselves as much as they sell their business. You have to be likeable and have a certain amount of charm and ease around people. We create a sense of trustworthiness and integrity with how well we represent ourselves to others. It's the leadership skills - true servant leadership - that will ultimately make a client decide whether or not they work with us.
Everyone dreams of being the boss. But it's those with the key traits of an entrepreneur that turn their dreams into reality. While not everyone is good at everything, we can develop these traits, and as we do, we will find that our hard work turns into the success we're looking for.


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Indian PM Modi to address Indian diaspora at Wembley arena
Modi, who will be the first Indian PM to visit the UK in a decade, is due to address the Indian community in a cultural show organized to welcome him to Britain.
The 'UK Welcomes Modi' event, organized by the Europe India Forum in partnership with Indian community organizations across the UK, will take place in November.
There are 1.6 million Indians in Britain, making it the largest minority ethnic community in the country. More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the welcome event.
"Prime Minister Modi's already iconic leadership has made waves across the world," the event's website reads. "UK Welcomes Modi is honored to host this new global visionary who will give us a glimpse of India in years to come as it forges new paradigms of growth and success for not just Asia, but the rest of the world too.
Urged UK to be a partner in @makeinindia programme during the productive meeting with PM @firstname.lastname@example.com/pmJiCV2yMs— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015
"It is the Diwali event for the family this year, with a cultural showcase featuring the best of Indian and British talent, a landmark speech to be delivered by Prime Minister Modi and a grand finale featuring the biggest fireworks display in the whole country," it added.
British PM David Cameron is "looking forward" to Modi's visit, but stresses that "very few world leaders" can fill a stadium such as Wembley, which has a capacity of 90,000.
"Cameron categorically said he was looking forward to the prime minister's UK visit," a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs told reporters after a meeting between the two leaders in New York on Monday.
"It was a very good, useful discussion. The two leaders enjoy a lot of personal chemistry," they said.
"They discussed bilateral issues, some of the regional issues and climate change," the spokesperson added.
'Special relationship'
Britain's most senior minister of Indian origin, Priti Patel, told the Indian Express that Modi's visit next month will boost the "special relationship" between India and the UK.
However, relations between the two nations have been rocky over the past years.
In 2012, Britain was one of the first countries to cut Modi off diplomatically after the 2002 ethnic riots in Gujarat. Critics say he failed to do enough to stop the unrest, which caused the death of 1,000 people, many of them Muslims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets his British counterpart David Cameron http://t.co/H3HRteslUB#ModiInUSApic.twitter.com/JYIBQmfgY7— NDTV (@ndtv) September 28, 2015
At the time, Modi was chief minister of the state. He continues to deny any wrongdoing.
There had been previous calls from Britain's Gujarati community to end India's relationship with the UK. His popularity among Indian Muslims in Britain has plummeted.
In July, Modi backed calls for Britain to pay compensation for damage caused during colonial rule in India.
Speaking in a debate at the Oxford Union in July, Shashi Tharoor, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations, said: "Britain's rise for 200 years was financed with its depredations of India."
Tharoor said Britain's industrial revolution "was actually premised upon the de-industrialization of India."
Before a gathering of ministers in July, Modi said Tharoor's comments "reflected the sentiments of patriotic Indians on the issue."
The 200-year British rule of India ended in 1947.
Last year, Cameron came under fire following a state visit to India, in which he failed to apologize for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar, which saw non-violent protesters fired upon by the British Indian Army.


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This is the second book in the Outlander series. I recommend this series only to my friends that are dedicated readers. It's a great series, but the books are long (700 to 900 pages) and there are lots of characters and family lines to keep up with. Not trying to discourage, just being honest. It's not a light read, but it's worth it! :) There are 8 books in this series and I think I am going to read two, take a break and read other stuff and then read 2 more...
Summary from dianagabaldon.com:
DRAGONFLY IN AMBER is the second novel in the main OUTLANDER
series. The book carries on the story begun in OUTLANDER, but begins
with a brief framing story set in 1968, in which Claire Randall visits a
young Oxford don named Roger MacKenzie in Inverness, in search of
answers for her daughter, Brianna. Her request is unusual; she has a
list of names, Jacobite soldiers who fought with Prince Charles Edward
Stuart's army, who took part in the disastrous battle at Culloden in
1746. What happened to these men, she asks, following the battle? Roger
is surprised at her intensity, but intrigued at her question—and
intrigued even more by her red-haired daughter. The answer to Roger's
search leads all three to an unexpected grave—and to a revelation that
will turn all their lives inside-out.
Claire tells Roger and Brianna what happened during the year before
the Stuart Rising: the political intrigues, the chain of spying,
betrayal, and murder that led her and her husband James Fraser from the
court of Louis XV to the windswept moors of the Scottish Highlands and
the blood-soaked ground of Culloden. The horrifying trap of circumstance
and honor that sent her back to the future—and the present set of
circumstances that have led her to her quest, and to a still more
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On the reservation, Zora meets Sheriff John Iron Hawk who aids and sometimes hinders her in her quest to finds answers to the murder of her forebearer.
Zora sees the parallel between her life and that of her long dead ancestor's. Try as she might, she can't resist the lure of loving John Iron Hawk, a contemporary Sioux warrior.
But someone will do anything, including murder, to stop Zora from digging up the past.
Paperback, 354 pagesPublished May 9th 2014 by Constance Gillam
Genre: Romance/Suspense
Kristine's Thoughts:
I received a copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
Lakota Dreaming is a very simply written book that is easy to follow along with. It tells the story of Zora as she makes a trip to a South Dakota Indian Reservation in order to make sense of the dreams she has about her ancestor. She knows she was murdered through her dreams and wants to figure out what happened so that she can stop having the dreams and return to her normal life in NYC.
There is mystery, suspense and romance within the pages of this book. Not only is Zora trying to find out what happened in the past but strange things are happening in the present and she finds she can't get the Sheriff out of her mind or way.
I liked this book but there were just a couple of things that stop me from giving it a higher rating. First of all, I wanted to know more about Julia's story. Zora's dreams were always just little teasers and I was really wanting to read more from the past. I think if there were more of a story from Julia I would have been more invested in the outcome. Secondly, the mystery of both past and present was a little too predictable and easy to figure out. I did enjoy the budding romance between Zora and John Iron Hawk as well as the descriptions of the Reservation.
Over all it was a good read that I am glad to have had the opportunity to enjoy. It is the type of book that I would pick up based on the synopsis because I love stories that go between past and present. I only wish that the past lived up to my expectations.


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Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Australia - more troops for Iraq
Australia's Prime Minister John Howard has made an announcement an hour ago:
"A task force of about 450 troops is to be sent to Iraq, increasing Australia's military contingent there by some 50 per cent... The task force, which will have infantry and cavalry units as well as some 40 armoured vehicles, will be assisting the roles of Japanese troops currently serving in southern Iraq...
"Their primary task will be providing security for the Japanese engineering and support forces doing humanitarian work in the Al Mutthanna province. 'The first (task) will be to provide a secure environment for the Japanese engineering and support forces which are making a valuable humanitarian contribution to the rebuilding process,' Mr Howard said. 'The task group will also be involved importantly in the further training of Iraqi security forces. That training is essential to the Iraqis in the future being able to take over the internal and external defence of their country'...
" 'The government believes that Iraq is very much at a tilting point and it's very important that the opportunity of democracy, not only in Iraq, but also in other parts of the Middle East be seized and consolidated,' he said."


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But I'll take it: the Religious Right Didn't Kill George Tiller.
Read every word, but here's the conclusion:
I happen to support a legal regime that would, in Bill Clinton's famous words, keep abortion safe, legal and rare. I hold no brief for the religious right, and its views on homosexuality in particular offend (and affect) me personally. But it's precisely because of my identity that I consider comparisons between so-called Christianists (who seek to limit my rights via the ballot box) and Islamic fundamentalists (who seek to limit my rights via decapitation) to be fatuous.
In the coming days, we will hear more about how mainstream conservative organizations and media personalities created an "environment" in which the murder of an abortion doctor became an inevitability. Just as talk radio was blamed for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, an attempt will be made to extend the guilt for this crime from the individual who pulled the trigger to the conservative movement writ large. But the Christian right's responsible reaction to the death of George Tiller should put to rest the lie that Judeo-Christian extremists are anywhere near as numerous or dangerous as those of the Muslim variety.


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Let's see. A partridge, a pear tree and a whole bunch of chickens, drummers and dancing ladies. Lords a leaping? The song will offer you plenty. But it might be time to reconsider.
What do you really need? Is it less than what you already have or plan to purchase? Items can accumulate at a quick pace, and getting into the habit of spending can cause you be a little loose with your credit card. Extra items and purchases can have not only an impact on your finances, but also on your general outlook on life. Even as we buy to help get rid of stress, having to take responsibility for all the items in our life can bring even more distress. So take a minute to take stock of your items, and go about reducing the material items in your life.
Give It Away
Take a look at what you own, and make some calls. Maybe you don't really need that plate collection anymore, or that taxidermy squirrel display. Some things lose meaning overtime, and if you look at an item and wonder why you still keep it around, then it might be time to part ways with some of your items. There are plenty of other people who would appreciate the extra armchair you keep in the corner. Centers for donation will often make the process as easy as possible to encourage the continuing cycle. Also, come tax time, you have to option to put in your yearly donations as deductible.
Sell It
Beyond donations you might also consider selling some of your stuff. If you have something of monetary value and the ambition to put it up for sale, then you can make some money from your efforts. People often hang onto things because they don't want to lose money on the purchase. But getting back even half of what that armoire is worth will be better than cluttering your garage with it. Craigslist, e-bay, organized yard-sales – all great ways to put items up for sale.
Trade It In or Swap It
If you're not entirely in love with the idea of a more spartan lifestyle and parting with all your possessions seems far too painful, consider swapping things you don't use for other goods or services that you will. At the risk of sounding too old-timey, making personal trades can benefit both parties without costing them a dime. I've seen hairstylists trade haircuts for baking sheets, bike parts for old cell phones and a car tune-up for landscaping. I've participated in several clothing swap events with my friends, and always feel like I walked away with some new style without having to pay a dime.
Make it Communal
How often do you find yourself lugging out the old Hoover? If it's everyday, then I applaud you, but I'd say I reserve my vacuuming sessions to once or twice every month. The rest of the time, it just takes up room and fills the closet with yet another big appliance. In my perfect world, a block of 4 homes would share a vacuum cleaner. Appliance sharing might seem a little out there, but item sharing is not unheard of – just look at carpooling. Sharing appliances goes along the same lines. Using community as a convenient way to to obtain a single purpose.
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Don't Buy It In The First Place
This is the tough love portion of the post. Just because you want to buy something doesn't mean that you should. It's hard to take in – believe me I know. I've stood in the aisles of a mall and had stare-downs with coveted items for longer than I'd like to admit, but ultimately I've learned that the option to walk away is sometimes the more inspiring one.
Wanting to own something doesn't necessarily mean that you need it. Instead of being swipe-happy with your credit card, have a conversation with yourself about whether you really need what you're about to buy. Chances are you, probably don't. Don't be mean to yourself, you're not trying to make yourself here. But avoid having to sort through unwanted items in the future by taking a cold hard look at your purchases. I try to picture myself in 6 months, and I try to imagine if having it would have changed my lifestyle for the better. You can usually live with less than you think.
The suggestion to reconsider or pare down your possessions isn't meant to encourage a trend or to get rid of things that you find meaningful in your life. If you connect with an item, by all means keep it. But over a lifetime, we accumulate so many extras that we get used to having them around and get into the habit of easily adding to our collections. Things, in the end, are simply things. And particularly if you're trying to pay off debt or save for another worthwhile goal, these little bits and pieces can mean the difference in achieving financial freedom. Consider living with less and you'll be surprised with how much more you might be able to put towards other goals.
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Things to Do in Fisherman's Wharf | Hotel Manager's Picks
November 2015 Manager Picks
The weather turns cooler and our thoughts turn toward the holidays. Here are some fun things to do here in November:
Dias de los Muertos – November 2.Over 15,000 people will gather in the Mission to participate in the 26th Annual Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead Procession & Altars. Through art, music, and ritual this event honors our ancestors and celebrates the vitality and richness of today's community. While the ceremony remains true to its Latino roots, the San Francisco procession actively encourages participation by people of all origins. Day of the Dead Procession: Meet at 22nd and Bryant, 7pm. Day of the Dead Festival of Altars: Garfield Park, 26th and Harrison, 6pm-11pm Learn More
SF International Auto Show – November 21 – 29. Now celebrating its 58th year, the International Auto Show, continues to grow. This year's show will fill Moscone Center with exhibits in the north and south halls, the Gateway and Esplanade Ballrooms plus the north and south lobby and driveway areas. Vehicles representing the work of 38 manufacturers for the year 2016 and beyond will all be on display including new introductions, exotic sports cars plus alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. In addition, there will be manufacturer Ride & Drives and special exhibits including the Academy of Art University Classic Car Collection, the PG&E, Your Partner for Electric Car Ownership exhibit, the San Francisco Auto Salon, the Aston Martin and Ferrari Club of America displays, a display from Dominator Street Rods, the Gasoline Alley Race Car Hall, racing simulators and an auto accessory booth area. San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., located between 3rd and 4thSts. on Howard St. Learn More
Odyesso – November 19 – December 13. Known as the world's largest touring production, Odysseo marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. This larger-than-life show sends hearts racing, but it is also a feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul. Audiences of all ages are rediscovering with emotions the century-old relationship between human and horse. As friends, partners and inseparable performers on stage, 70 horses and 45 artists lead the spectator on a great journey in a world of dreams where, together, they discover some of the planet's most unforgettable landscapes. Under the Big Top at AT&T Park Learn More
Great Dickens Christmas Fair – Weekends November 21 - December 20. Enter the world of Charles Dickens and revel in a Victorian London where it's always Christmas Eve and the streets resound with celebrations of the Season! Lively calls of street vendors ring out above the crowd and mingle with holiday carolers; tempting aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air; enticing shops overflow with one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City Learn More
To learn more about things to do in Fisherman's Wharf during your stay, visit our calendar of events page on our website for details of some of the more interesting events that are happening in San Francisco this month. Regardless of what you have planned, enjoy visiting our beautiful city.
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Happy Travels ... Michael Hirsch, General Manager
Lombard: The Crookedest Street in the World - The portion of Lombard Street that everyone knows from the postcards is a section that has been dubbed "the crookedest street in the world". This refers to the windy switchbacks of road that grace the block between Hyde and Jones. The curvy nature of the one-way drive along with the steep slope of these blocks makes for a fun ride that's also a visual treat. In total you'll count eight tight turns in the one block portion of street here.
But did you know that Lombard isn't truly the "crookedest" street in the world? In fact, it's not even the crookedest street in San Francisco. That honor belongs to Vermont Street between 20th and 22nd streets in the Portrero Hill neighborhood. Though technically slightly curvier than Lombard, and an interesting sight in its own right, this street doesn't have the fame or the visual beauty that Lombard Street has, which is why people flock to Lombard Street to take photos during their visit.
People are often puzzled as to why this street is so crooked. The answer is safety. The naturally steep grade of the street posed a severe safety hazard. In the 1920's a property owner in the area suggested the scenic switchbacks to add aesthetic appeal while increasing safety for pedestrians.
Here are some hot and new restaurants to check out:
Novela - Serving cocktails with character, Novela is a book-themed bar where literary references present themselves in intriguing ways. From its chromatically classified book collection to art pieces that riff on characters in historic novels, Novela offers a compelling setting that juxtaposes old and new, classic and contemporary. A menu of spirit-driven libations and a historically inspired punch-on-tap program that honors the original formula of citrus oil from freshly zested, fruit, sugar, spice, and spirit. 662 Mission street. (415) 896-6500 Learn More
Liholiho Yacht Club - Check out Ravi Kapur's Hawaiian-leaning fare at the newly opened Liholiho Yacht Club. He creates dishes that won't be found on any other menu such as an appetizer with fried oyster, beef Carpaccio, 1000 island, and butter lettuce. Sounds odd but boy, oh boy! is it good. Open kitchen to watch chef and his team doing their magic. Entertaining and delicious. Convenient Nob Hill location at 871 Sutter St. (415) 440-lilo (5446) Learn More
Happy shot of Chef by @shutter2speak of the @sfchronicle
Kappa Restaurant – Located in Japantown, Kappa offers the elegant and refined form of "Koryori", traditional Japanese dishes. Proprietors Toshiaki & Rumiko Kimura tell us that each dish is presented as a stand-alone serving that focuses the diner's attention onto the intense and subtle flavors. There is no standard menu. Instead, you will be treated to a unique meal based upon the freshest ingredients available on that day. In the "Omakase" style, the chef assembles the menu and ingredients freely. Items are hand selected from specialty wholesalers, thus preserving the integrity of the ingredients. The end result is a daily creation true to Japanese. 1700 Post St. (On the 2nd floor of the building located at the corner of Buchanan St. and Post St.) (415) 673-6004 Same day reservations by phone only Learn More
Hippie Hill - From the rhythmic beat of hand drummers to the questionable smoke signal swirls, you truly have no idea what you'll discover on Hippie Hill. Depending on whose lens you choose to view the atmosphere of the infamous meadow and sloping hill that notoriously received its name from being a gathering spot during the 1960s, it's a fascinating fixture in Golden Gate Park. When the field isn't ultra- packed, Hippie Hill is an interesting place to enjoy the sights and sounds of a sunny day at the park. People-watching is definitely a favorite pastime of Hippie Hill visitors. For some, there is something somewhat magical about visiting a place that at one time attracted the likes of Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. Adults enjoy bringing lawn chairs, blankets, picnic lunches, canopies, and other accessories that helps usher in a lazy day. On the weekends, drum circles are commonplace. However, keep in mind that this is probably not the best place for an outing with the youngsters. Hippie Hill is found on the eastern end of Golden Gate Park. Head for the hill located in between the Conservatory of Flowers and Haight Street Learn More
Saints Peter and Paul Church – the first church on this site was built in 1884 but succumbed to the 1906 earthquake. The present church, with its twin lofty spires that soar 191 feet into the sky, was completed in 1924. For over a century, the church of SS. Peter and Paul has served parishioners, charmed the numerous tourists who visit it daily, and has been an inspiration to the members of the North Beach community. Recreate Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio's wedding pictures on the steps but know that they really were married at San Francisco City Hall. 666 Filbert St Learn More
David Sedaris – November 16. Known for pulling at the threads of familiarity Sedaris specializes in poignant comedy that is often mined from his unconventional childhood in North Carolina, his wildly varying stream of jobs, and his move to France with his partner. His most recent book, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls forms the focus of this latest tour. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue Learn More
Photo credit: Hugh Hamrick
Children's Creativity Museum - The Children's Creativity Museum is an interactive art and technology museum for kids. Its mission is to nurture the 3C's of 21st-century skills – creativity, collaboration and communication – in all youth and families. They believe that the ability to think critically, collaborate broadly, communicate effectively, and generate and prototype multiple solutions, is the core of a 21st-century education. 221 Fourth St. (415) 820-3320 Learn More
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Oh my dear Gawd!!
There honestly could not be more perfect art for me then theses prints from
Vahram Muratyan !!!
I adore them....jumpy happy clappy hands love them!
Triple dog love them......and I want them all!
You can get some of them here by clicking onto
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It was early September, and I was ready for a challenge. I had just purchased a wondrous book called Knitting Little Luxuries by Louisa Harding. It was filled with beautiful projects, each more lovely than the next (not to mention a pair of shoes to die for on the cover). I felt I was ready for the next level, but this was not a trip I could start on my own. I needed advice from my Yoda, and Mary Beth obligingly came to my shop that very same week. She started me off on the magical journey of what Louise dubbed "The Hard Scarf". The piece has a pattern repeat of 27 rows, in which are contained 10 cables, and two continuous rows of yarn over holes. This pattern is repeated 20 times. The first time I did those 27 rows, it too me 4 hours. By the time I finished the scarf, I could do them in two, and almost from memory. I can probably do them in my sleep. This will be one of those pieces I take with me to the grave.
The Hard Scarf
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Photos by Birthe Piontek entries for Photolucida's Critical Mass 2009
The Idea of North Individuation is a recurring theme Birthe Piontek's photographic work: the ways people struggle to belong yet be different at the same time. Sometimes, people's quests for identity lead them to leave the beaten path, and take the road less travelled. And for them, the quest for self-discovery becomes a journey in every sense of the word. The fast-paced, anonymous life of the urban environment sometimes offers neither the time nor space for individualization, nor the comforting place needed for belonging.
I had seen some of Birthe Piontek photos posted above in Art Fairs and they really are quite beautiful. I first heard of her from Jen Bekman's 20 x 200 and bought one of her images. A YES for me!
Birthe Piontek
Vancouver, BC
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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Here is sock #1. It's "Mother Lode" by Lorna's Laces-Shepard Sock. The pattern is "Dublin Bay" by Mossy Cottage. I'm 1/3 done with Sock # 2 but I thought I'd show off. Thank you Toothfairy!!! Can't wait to see other's projects!!!
Saturday, 5 April 2008
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Very, very nice. I love both the color AND the pattern. Good job!
- 6 April 2008 at 11:49
- Charlie Chuckles said...
Fantastic!!!!!!!!I love it!
- 8 April 2008 at 04:39
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LURGAN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 49-year-old Huntingdon County, Pa., man was killed in an auto accident Friday night on Pa. 641 west of Newburg, Pa., according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Police said Kenneth E. Boyd Sr., of Shade Gap, was speeding in a 2005 Kia Optima while traveling west in the area of 8023 Newburg Road (Pa. 641) when he lost control and slid sideways into the eastbound lane about 5:19 p.m.
A 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, being driven by Abigail Catherine Grix, 19, of Mifflintown, Pa., was traveling east and struck Boyd's vehicle, causing it to flip onto its roof and onto the hood of the Tiburon, police said.
Grix suffered major injuries in the crash and was flown to Hershey Medical Center, police said. She was wearing her seatbelt.
The crash is still under investigation, police said.


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Lawrence Welk Plays Dixieland
Featuring Pete Fountain on Clarinet
1981 Ranwood Records Stereo R-8194
Side One
1. China Boy (Go Sleep)
2. Sweethearts On Parade
3. Blue Moods
4. Should I
5. Pete's Tail-Fly
6. San Antonio Rose
Side Two
1. Barnyard Blues
2. When My Sugar Walks Down The Street
3. 's Wonderful
4. Tea 'n Trumpets
5. Thou Swell
6. Strike Up The Band
Originally released 1958 on Coral Records CRL 57146 Mono / CRL 757146 Stereo, currently available on CD Dixieland Lawrence Welk and Pete Fountain - Ranwood Records
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Teleklew Productions, Inc.
9034 Sunset Blvd.,
Los Angeles, Ca. 90069
Printed in U.S.A.
Photo of Lawrence Welk by Exley
Illustration by Michael Humphries
Art Direction & Design: Desmond Strobel
Liner Notes:
...Pete Fountain, Nick Fatool, Stan Wrightsman, Phil Stephens, George Van Epps, George Thow, Clyde Hurley, Bill Schaefer, Elmer "Moe" Schneider.... Those are legendary names, a roll-card of the giants of Dixieland jazz, and they're all here on this album which has become a classic of its kind - and the personal favorite of Lawrence Welk.
The incomparable Mr. Fountain, who played clarinet for the Welk band before opening his own jazz club in New Orleans, is backed by equally superlative musicians: Nick Fatool, on drums, often called "the human metronome" by his fellow musicians; Phil "The Chief" Stephens on bass, and Stan Wrightsman on piano. "We used to call Stan the last of the really great two-handed piano players," recalls George Thow, whose jazz trumpet is featured on Side Two in "Tea 'n Trumpets." Thow, who played in the original Dorsey Brothers band, before joining the Welk group, is now on the production staff of the television show, and he regards his fellow players on this album as absolutely tops. "George Van Epps is a master of the guitar, and both Bill Schaefer and "Moe" Schneider are brilliant slide-trombone men - "Moe" played with many of the great Dixieland bands, including Ben Pollack and Bob Crosby. And of course, Clyde Hurley was one of the all-time greats on jazz trumpet. He was featured with the famed Glenn Miller band for years."
They're all stars, and they prove it from the opening track of "China Boy" - which Fountain wraps up and takes home with his awe-inspiring smooth and velvety phrasing - to the all-out closer when everybody cuts loose on "Strike Up The Band". This is a record that explodes with an exciting, irresistible, driving, purely joyous Dixieland beat that makes you want to grab a horn and join in!
Lawrence Welk loves it. It's the first record he plays for visitors to his office, and when the strains of "China Boy" - his particular favorite - fill the room, Lawrence is, as he says, in heaven. His eyes sparkle, his toes tap, he beams widely as he bounces around in his chair, totally unable to sit still. "I've always loved this kind of music," he explains. "When the boys and I played the big cities during the Big Band years, I'd head for the local jazz clubs as soon as we had finished our show for the evening. And there I'd be till two, three or four o'clock in the morning. However, I recognized a long time ago that we jazz lovers are somewhat in the minority, and if my band and I wanted to eat, then we'd better play the music most people like! So you might say that all these years I've been playing popular music for my tummy - and Dixieland for my soul."
If that's the case, then this album is a feast, a "must" for all lovers of this singularly American art form, Dixieland played by those who play it best, for those who love it most.
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It probably goes without saying that Muhammad Ali was a controversial figure — both inside the ring and out.
He was brash and cocky, unorthodox in his style, earning the derisive nickname "The Louisville Lip" for his prefight poems, some of which predicted the round in which his opponent would fall. But even his critics had to admit that he backed up his boasts. After winning a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, he compiled a professional record of 56–5, including wins over the most respected fighters of his time. And he became the first man to win the heavyweight championship three times — the first while he was still fighting under his birth name of Cassius Clay — a name he gave up when he converted to Islam.
Ali was barely 22 when he beat Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion for the first time in February 1964. At the time, he was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, and he held that designation for more than 20 years — until Mike Tyson won the title in 1986.
After beating Liston, he announced that was a member of the Nation of Islam, which was frequently called the Black Muslims in those days. That caused quite a backlash in America, and it is fair to say that Ali, who had already polarized many boxing fans and journalists, became even more of a lightning rod.
He was in his prime as a fighter, and he went on to successfully defend his title nine times in the next three years, winning all but two by knockout or technical knockout — including a rematch with Liston, who was still widely regarded as the most fearsome fighter on the planet.
Then, about a month after he defeated Zora Folley on this day in 1967, Ali was stripped of his title for refusing to be inducted into the military and fight in the Vietnam War. I've heard — but I can't positively confirm — that he said, "No Viet Cong ever called me a nigger" to justify his opposition to the war. He didn't box again until 1970.
He was a different fighter when he returned to the ring — he was nearly 29 when he fought Jerry Quarry in the first of two warmup fights for the "Fight of the Century" against the champ, Joe Frazier, in March 1971.
He was still talented, but he was past his prime, and he had to depend on his wits more than he did before he was stripped of his title. He lost to Frazier, but he won the rematch before pulling off an amazing upset of George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle" to reclaim the crown in 1974.
After regaining the championship, Ali brought boxing back to the masses. Instead of having his fights carried only on closed–circuit TV — the pay–per–view of his time — Ali defended his title nearly a dozen times after defeating Foreman, and most of those title defenses were carried on network television.
In February 1978, at the age of 36, he lost the title in the ring to 24–year–old Leon Spinks, then won it for a third time with a unanimous 15–round decision over Spinks later that year. It was Ali's last victory.
But on this day in 1967, against Folley, Ali was still a young boxer in his prime.


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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Change is coming
Just as with time moving forward relentlessly, change follows it along. Sometimes it sputters, and rolls back down the hill, crushing those who sought to move ahead and sometimes it rolls forward so suddenly that it splatters those who were trying to push it back. Time is completely unstoppable, it marches on and waits for no one. Change happens when the conditions are right and obstacles are removed, much like a trickle of water, it will eventually make it's way to the sea.
Time is the great equalizer and those old men who now sit around, calling for the death of the President because he's a "Socialist Communist Fascist Racist Muslim" when in fact, they cannot stand that he is a black liberal, they will soon enough be below the ground. As time moves forward, change comes along behind it. Their children will certainly inherit some of the hatred but as generations go forward, things that were unthinkable just a few decades ago will be accepted as commonplace. In the South just 50 years ago, segregation was the norm but now you will find few people born after that time that still ask for it to be the rule.
You cannot stop change in the grand scheme of things, you can only delay it.
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- AnonymousDecember 28, 2010 at 6:26 AM
The world is going to be a different place when the Baby Boomers don't have a chokehold on it anymore. They used to be hippies, but as they got older most of them turned into conservatives because they want to sit on their pile of retirement money. Gen X may be a generation full of cynics, but we definitely have different values than the Boomers, and that cynicism will be tempered by Gen Y's values. Things can only get better.ReplyDelete
So very true. Hard to believe so many of the flower children turned into the very people they fought against.ReplyDelete
Things can only get better? What exactly is this based on? What I see happening is growing crass nature to man. I see an abandonment of values. I see a growing narcissism. I see the Jersey Shore mind set coming into our society more and more. Call me a pessimist if you like, but there is an over all degradation going on. The Hippies have not become conservatives. They have become the politically correct Democrat left that lives on 30A. They are the ones that run out of the dunes to let you know that your dog is not allowed out "OUR" beach and that think that their Hands Across the Sands protest is doing some thing of value. They are the ones with all of the Share the Road bicycling bumper stickers on their Prius allowing them to look down on the rest. Oh my friend the hippies are still here, they have become the thought police that think that Michael Vic should be murdered for dog fighting. They are the ones that have lost their sense of irony.ReplyDelete
Values are always abandoned with the introduction of enough money. As for the flower children? They grew up to become the establishment they despised. I personally am not a fan of hippies as you are probably well aware.ReplyDelete
I find the peace loving hippies to be some of the most intolerant of all people. All of that protesting must have created some of biggest whiney, cry babies on the planet.ReplyDelete


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Ryan Zimmerman vows to be more careful running the bases in 2012.
Hope everyone out there had an enjoyable and safe New Year's. And I presume plenty of you have already declared your personal resolutions for 2012.
You probably won't be surprised to learn that several members of the Nationals organization made their own New Year's resolutions. You may, however, be surprised to learn I managed to get my hands on them all and now present them for your amusement...
STEPHEN STRASBURG: Keep the ball down in the zone, the pitch counts low and save enough bullets for September (or perhaps October).
BRYCE HARPER: Make the decision Mike Rizzo and Davey Johnson will face at the end of spring training as difficult as possible. Oh, and try not to post anything on Twitter that will get me in trouble.
RYAN ZIMMERMAN: Stop sliding headfirst, especially when there isn't even a play being made. And put together the kind of monster season that convinces everyone it's time to sign a long-term extension.
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN: Don't ease off the gas pedal until recording the final out of each start.
JAYSON WERTH: Take the bat off my shoulder with two strikes with a little more regularity.
MICHAEL MORSE: Get off to a hot start and erase any questions about last year being a fluke.
ADAM LaROCHE: Show everyone why Mike Rizzo gave me $16 million in the first place.
WILSON RAMOS: Give mom a hug every chance I get.
GIO GONZALEZ: Pick up the pace now that I'm in the National League.
STEVE McCATTY: Make sure Gio picks up the pace now that he's in the National League.
MIKE RIZZO: Avoid the temptation to do something bold just for the sake of doing something bold. Make all decisions for sound baseball reasons and only for sound baseball reasons.
TED LERNER: See above.
CHARLIE SLOWES: Don't use up all that "A" material on early-season dramatics. Save the best calls for those late-September games that might really mean something at long last.
IAN DESMOND: Take a pitch. Or two. Or three. Embrace the importance of on-base percentage.
HENRY RODRIGUEZ: Faced with the option of throwing the ball all the way to the backstop or not throwing the ball all the way to the backstop, go with NOT throwing the ball all the way to the backstop.
JOHN LANNAN: Stop being fazed at the prospect of facing a Phillies lineup that was at best average in 2011.
DREW STOREN: Get that Stanford degree some day.
TYLER CLIPPARD: Make Storen put that Stanford education to good use and build a robot that will keep our apartment spotless.
DAVEY JOHNSON: Don't be afraid to bunt every once in a while if the situation calls for it.
NATS MARKETING DEPT.: Take note of the awful state of D.C. sports and embrace the idea of selling this club as the best thing this town has going for it right now.
TEDDY ROOSEVELT: Put an end to this tired loser shtick once and for all and just win one race!
NATS FANS: Don't go into hiding every time the Phillies come to town. Take back Nationals Park.
MARK ZUCKERMAN: Do a better job coming up with story ideas so I don't have to resort to writing another lame New Year's resolutions post in 2013.


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The Wizard of Oz
"Are you a good witch? Or a bad witch?"
-- Glinda the Good
premiered in the US on August 25th, 1939
Judy Garland as "Dorothy"
Frank Morgan as "Oz/ Proff. Marvel/GateKeeper"
Based on children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"
written by L. Frank Baum
published 1900
Fit in well with Fairy Tale section
"A Parable on Populism," (Ebiri)
Psychoanalytic Theories
Moral Lesson:
There's no place like home
Dorothy; the female protagonist
The Good and Bad Witches
Oz the Great and Powerful
The Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow
How has this text held up over time?
The Wizard of Oz has inspired...
What makes the work a definitive text for this class?
Works Cited
youthful , innocent , and naive
just like Snow White
, a book by Gregory Maguire,
was inspired by Wizard of Oz!
This, in turn, inspired...
- $3.1 billion ticket sales
- inspired an influx of modern "backstories" for several famous texts' villains (Fallon).
aww so sweet
vacant stares!!
so all American!
simple minded
Wicked, the broadway musical!
Wasn't popular during its time
Made popular by being replayed once a year
Fond memories
Lessons about the "human spirit and friendship('The Wizard of Oz')"
Written in 1995, it subverts the
binary of good v.s. evil used
prominently in the film
Lets not mention that your shoes can take you home WHENEVER you want. You definitely need to kill that chick first.
Also steal her dead sisters shoes, definitely necessary.
so manly
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not compensating at all
commonly perceived inadequacies of modern man
Allows for a visual portrayal
Builds a bridge between
Norton and reality
Allows audience to associate
with characters
Hero's Journey is present in text and characters line up with archetypes:
-Glinda, the Good Witch
Threshold Guardians
- battling winged monkeys
Shapeshifters & Allies
-the Scarecrow, Tin Man, & Cowardly Lion
-Wicked Witch
- The Wizard of Oz
Ebiri, Bilge. "7 Theories of What The Wizard of Oz Is Really About."Vulture. New York
Media LLC, 7 Mar. 2013. Web. 19 June 2014. <http://www.vulture.com/2013/03/wizard-of-oz-theories-gold-standard-feminist-religion-jung.html>.
Fallon, Kevin. "A 'Wicked' Decade: How a Critically Trashed Musical Became a Long-
Running Smash." The Daily Beast. Newsweek/Daily Beast, 30 Oct. 2013. Web. <http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/30/a-wicked-decade-how-a-critically-trashed-musical-became-a-long-running-smash.html>.
H, Laura. "The Wizard of Oz: Dorothy's Journey." Mythology and Archetypes. Blogger, 1 Apr.
2011. Web. 18 June 2014. <http://laurahmyth.blogspot.com/2011/04/wizard-of-oz-dorthys-jorney.html>.
Harmon, Julie. "Symbolism of the 'Wizard of Oz'" Wicked Tour. Wicked Tour, 7 Sept. 2009.
Web. 19 June 2014. <http://wickedtour.net/symbolism-of-the-wizard-of-oz>.
Hill, Todd. "Will 'The Wizard of Oz' Always Be a Timeless Classic?"SILive.com. SILive.com, 8
Oct. 2009. Web. 18 June 2014. <http://www.silive.com/entertainment/tvfilm/index.ssf/2009/10/will_the_wizard_of_oz_always_b.html>.
Shmoop Editorial Team. "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the
West Summary." Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 19 June 2014. <http://www.shmoop.com/wicked-book/summary.html>.
"The Wizard of Oz." IMDb. IMDb.com, n.d. Web. 18 June 2014. <http://
"'The Wizard of Oz' – Why This Timeless Classic Continues to Capture the Hearts
of Every Generation." Life and Leisure NJ. CoolerAds, n.d. Web. <http://www.lifeandleisurenj.com/family/the-wizard-of-oz-why-this-timeless-classic-continues-to-capture-the-hearts-of-every-generation.html>.
Wicked_5. Digital image. Theatre Guide. TheatreGuide.co.uk, n.d. Web. 18 June
2014. <http://www.geeky-guide.com/2011/11/books-wicked-life-and-times-of-wicked.htmlhttp://www.theatreguide.co.uk/1587/wicked.html>.
Wicked Book. Digital image. The Geeky Guide to Nearly Everything. Blogger, 22
Nov. 2011. Web. 18 June 2014. <http://www.geeky-guide.com/2011/11/books-wicked-life-and-times-of-wicked.html>.
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text: Daniel C.K. Chow is the Joseph S. Platt-Porter Wright Morris & Arthur Professor of Law. He writes and teaches in the area of international business, trade, international intellectual property, and the law of China. Hisrecent publications include International Business Transactions: Problems, Cases, and Materials (2d ed. 2010 Aspen) (with Schoenbaum), "Counterfeiting as an Externality Imposed by Multinational Companies on Developing Countries," 51 Virginia Journal of International Law 785 (2011), and Doing Business in China: Problems, Cases, and Materials (West 2011) (with Han), the first American casebook on China. Chow spent a year as a visiting scholar at the Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan, and then several years as in house counsel for a multinational company based in Guangzhou, China. Chow received his BA and JD from Yale University.


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Friday, September 4, 2009
Summer was nice and lazy, so having to do lists makes me feel productive.
Though I'll probably be biting my tongue in a few weeks.
Also just realized that was my last full Hawai'i summer I might get in awhile.
Posted by Katlin at 3:42 AM
Labels: Hi I'm Katlin
2 comments:
- miss a. said...
I feel like summer left too suddenly. I'm mad at fall. He's like that pushy family member who came with no warning.
- September 4, 2009 at 9:47 AM
- denise said...
ooo i'm excited for you to go to NY!!! It's gonna be greaaaaaaaat :D
- September 4, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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Welcome to "Flashback Friday" #1. This will be an ongoing series where I elaborate on the vehicles I have had the pleasure (or not) of owning. Our "first cars" are almost always actually owned by our parents since you can't legally one one at age 16 and are usually gone by the time you are 19. I'm going to include the 3 vehicles that I had use of during that time period also but never actually owned.
The first is of course the 1972 Chevrolet Nova. I could go on an on about this one, but I don't have the time to do it here. I could even recite the VIN from memory and tell you what each digit meant. There are some things you just can't forget. But I'll spare you all that and just record a few details that may be of interest. My parents bought this car new. My Mom drove it until around 1982 when they bought a 1981 Caprice Estate wagon, then it became my Dad's daily driver until I turned 16 and it became my daily driver. This is the first car I ever drove, and I was 14 when I did for the first time. I drove it in a deserted industrial area several times before I turned 15 because my Dad wanted me to start driving immediately when I turned 15. When I did turn 15 I began driving it (with him as a passenger) every day to and from school. Dad understood that after a year of driving during rush hour I would be ready to handle being turned loose on my own at 16.
In 1983 or 84, Dad was driving when a lady pulled out in front of him in an even larger vehicle. The front end was toast, so it got a new one and new paint… on the front. The car was 12 years old so the original yellow was faded some and the shade of the new front paint didn't quite match. Somewhere between 84 and 86 the engine was rebuilt, and the heads were reworked to handle unleaded gas since leaded had been phased out. In 1986 I was coming home late one night and hit a deer in the fog, taking out one fender. Rather than have 3 shades of yellow we opted to have the entire car repainted properly by a paint & restoration specialist who would remove all the trim and do it right in the exact original shade of light yellow. It came out beautifully, as you can see in these photos that were taken in 1988.
In 1987 it developed an oil leak that we could not find. It was confusing because after driving it for an our or so there would be fresh oil all over the front of the engine and the passenger side wheel well. But you could never actually see where it was coming from. Dad decided to park it, we put a cover on it, and it sat for the next three years. Every few weeks I would crank it and let it run for an hour or so. Every month I would wash it and drive it around, and wax it every few months. I was not going to let it deteriorate under the cover.
In 1990 Dad decided we needed to fix the problem, which meant we needed to find the problem. We took it to an old guy who was a retired mechanic that had a full shop in his back yard and would only work on old cars. He eventually found that a pinhole had developed in the timing chain cover (probably rust from the outside). When the engine was revved the increased oil pressure would shoot a tiny stream of oil through the hole. Of course the cooling fan is right in front of the timing chain cover, so the fan was blowing the oil back all over the engine comparment. Mystery solved, but several years wasted due to a $25 part. Dad decided to wait to replace the cover. I think he wanted to get a chrome cover kit, but I can't remember for sure. Within a year my parents decided to sell the house and move back into the city. No more huge back yard for it to sit in. Dad decided it was time to sell it, and so he did. So with 170,000 miles it went to it's second owner. I think the sale price was $2,200. I saw it a year or two later, banged up and filthy. What a waste.
The driving experience wasn't really bad at all. The car was not as heavy as you would expect, weighing only a bit over 3,000 lbs., similar to a new Honda Accord. The V8 had 200 hp at the flywheel, so it had plenty of power without being too much of a tire burner. If there was ever a car begging for larger tires this would be it. I put on slightly wider 205/70-14 white letter tires but they were the widest that would fit on the 5.5″ steel rims. It had good balance though and felt fairly well planted on the road.
1972 Chevrolet Nova, VIN: 1X27F2W121379
2 Door Coupe, Light Yellow with Sand Vinyl Interior
307ci. V8 with 2 barrel carburetor
'Powerglide' 2 speed automatic transmission
Air Conditioner
Power Steering
Power Brakes (4 drum)
Whitewall tires (195/75-14)
AM/FM Radio
Optional side molding
Standard Features:
Bench Seats
Seat Belts
Rubber floor cover (no carpet)


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Blair defies records demand
Guardian 19th April- Blair defies records demand
"Records of the prime minister's dealings with a controversial Labour donor, the millionaire businessman Paul Drayson, should be released in the public interest, the independent parliamentary watchdog has ruled. But Downing Street has refused to comply, and claims other documents have been shredded. After a lengthy investigation, Ann Abraham, the parliamentary ombudswoman, ruled in favour of the publication of a memo recording the two men's conversation at a private breakfast in Downing St during sensitive contract negotiations with his company."


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I'm not sure about you and yours but our family is riveted to the TV watching the Olympic coverage. It's like an addiction for my kids who insist on watching the events and don't you DARE tell them the medal standings until they've watched the events themselves. It's the ONLY time our family gets excited about watching hockey, curling or skiing ... evah. {And YES, curling is a totally riveting sport to watch. It's chess on ice, people and we totally rocked at the 2010 Games!).
We get so excited to see Canada kickin' butt at the Olympics and we're nothing if not proud to be Canadian and we are so very proud of all of our athletes. From our snowboarders and our figure skaters to our free-style skiers we love see the Maple Leaf up on the podium!
One of my favourite Canuck athletes has got to be Alexandre Bilodeau. The man rocks on the moguls (a gold medal in the 2010 Winter Olympics as well) but it's his relationship with his older brother Frederic who has Cerebral Palsy is what makes him a true champion. Frederic is, by far, Alexandre's biggest supporter and you can see the pride in both of their faces as Alexandre shares the spotlight with his brother. This picture makes me get all veclempt! Love it!
Source: Huffington Post - Quebec
There is no doubt that Alexandre rocks the moguls but he also has the added bonus of being a total cutie-patootie! On that note, has anyone else noticed how attractive these winter athletes are or is just me? We sure do grow some good lookin' athletes here in the Great White North, eh? Just take a look at the Dufour-Lapointe sisters ....
Source: Yahoo Sports Canada
These lovely ladies also rocked the moguls (and apparently a great gene pool too). Justine and Chloe grabbed both the gold and silver medals respectively and sister Maxime placed 12th (coming in 12th world-wide? That's mighty impressive too).
Source: Findingoutabout.com
Watching Justine Dufour-Lapointe accept her Gold medal with a single tear running down her cheek as "Oh Canada" played was one of the highlights for me. So touching.
And finally, this incident occurred today. When Russian cross country skier, Anton Gafarov was going down a steep slope during competition he fell and broke one of his skis. On the sidelines watching the race was Justin Wadsworth, a coach for the Canadian cross country team. When he saw Gafarov's ski break Wadsworth grabbed an extra ski that he was holding for his athlete and swapped it out for the broken ski. Garafov was able to finish the race, albeit in last place.
Source: Globeandmail.com
When asked why he would help the competition Wadsworth commented "I was on the course with spare skis and poles for Alex [Harvey, a member of the Canadian team that didn't qualify for the sprint final]," said Wadsworth. "I just went to watch. The Russian fell on the big downhill before the finish area and broke a ski. I was surprised no one else on the course gave him anything. I went over and gave him one of Alex's spare skis. It was about giving Gafarov some dignity so he didn't have to walk to the finish area."
How awesome is that?!? Truly a proud Canadian moment and it showcases healthy competition with a big ol' dose of compassion.
My wish for this Olympics is not only for our athletes to bring home a boat load of medals (which, of course would be totally cool) but for this feeling in Canada to continue. The feeling we have now (and especially when we hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics) is phenomenal. I love it when we show our Canadian pride and aren't apologizing for it! We are an amazing country and it's time we shed the humble demeanor we portray to the world (just for a bit) and fly that Maple Leaf high!
Needless to say, the Bookworm Family will be watching for the full two weeks of coverage to cheer on our fellow Canucks. My kids have managed to PVR every single sporting event so we'll be able to bone up on our (limited) knowledge of speed skating, biathlon and curling (we adored watching curling at the last Olympics).
Here's to another couple of weeks of great athletic competition that shows kids worldwide that it's wonderful to reach your goals and compete at the Olympics but it's even better if you can show the world that competition isn't the only thing to aim for. That compassion and good sportsmanship are even better goals.


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parisienne sauce
Pronunciation: [puh-ree-zee-EHN]
A creamy sauce, classically used to top cold asparagus, made by blending cream cheese, oil, lemon juice, chervil and sometimes paprika.
From The Food Lover's Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright © 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.


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Funny Samuelisms
Samuel is always cracking us up with stuff he says. This weekend he has kept us rolling with:
(Friday morning before his brothers were up)Samuel: (big smile)Want me to wake the brothers for you?
Me: Sure, in just a few minutes. Breakfast will be ready soon. But don't use the shofar. Dad's got to sleep late for work.
Samuel: (smile fading) Nevermind.
(coming in from outside on Saturday) Me: Did you have fun outside?
Samuel: Yes
Me: Did you find some rocks? (he likes to collect strange and unusual rocks)
Samuel: Yes, but just a chitlin, a shark fin and a piece of toast.
(Mark and I looking at each other like huh?) Whaaaat?
Samuel: A chitlin, a shark fin and a piece of toast. That's all I could afford.
(oh, well thanks for clearing THAT one up)
Later same evening, Samuel is playing Super Smash Brothers Brawl. He knocks his opponent off the stage: Ha-ah!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!!!! (me: wondering where he gets this stuff)
And just a few minutes ago I was tucking him in bed.
Me: Tomorrow is a brand new week.
Samuel: You know the best thing about Monday?
Me: What?
Samuel: It means only four more days til the next weekend.
Me: I thought you like to learn new things during the week.
Samuel: I do, but sometimes I just get so tired from doing school work every single day!
Sometimes you just have to smile and thank God for the the little ways He sends to make you blessed. Samuel is such a blessing. I cannot imagine life without him.


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Just look at the reporting of these accidents. The press always mentions the motorcycle rider did not wear a helmet. So what, that did not cause the accident.In Ohio if you have been riding a motorcycle for a year it is perfectly legal not to wear a helmet. This is not supposed to be admissible in evidence. So the issue needs to be faced squarely and firmly.
There are many considerations that go into what lawyer you should hire if you are in a motorcycle accident. That is why I created this video with the link to the free ebook download top ten reasons to hire a motorcycle attorney that rides. So please take one minute to watch this video and then download the free ebook on the top ten reasons to hire a motorcycle accident attorney for your motorcycle accident serious injury claim.
I do not mean to say that every lawyer that rides a motorcycle is capable of handling a serious motorcycle accident case. But if you find a great personal injury attorney and they ride a motorcycle then you have the best of both worlds.
Free Ebook Download link www MotorcycleAccident-Ohio.com
Anthony Castelli Attorney motorcycle accident lawyer
8170 Corporate Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
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It's that time of the week again when we anxiously wait for the news of the movie Action 3D getting postponed for a completely new reason and the makers much to our amusement have indeed come up with a new reason for postponement. 'Action 3D', starring Allari Naresh, this time has been postponed by a week because of some delay at censor level, says the unit.
Action 3D making the directorial debut of Anil Sunkara was initially slated to release in the first week of May later it was postponed by a week and from then on it has been following the pattern with a new reason being cited almost every fortnight.


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I mentioned "the usual poses"
in my last blog,
so here are a few samples.
This was my late-afternoon pick for temple views.
As you can see, the light is extremely nice,
and thanks to my dad's lovely Nikon,
the distortion on the spires is not too great.
But apparently One is No Longer Allowed
to photograph wedding parties on Temple Square itself.
A moment or so after we took this,
a security guard came along and asked us
(in the nicest possible way, of course)
to go take them elsewhere on the plaza.
So we went to the Bride Spot.


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These will be the bomb at your next party or even by yourself! Buy them on Amazon of course.
Durably constructed of double-walled borosilicate glass–the same material used to make scientific lab equipment–the sturdy vessels feature compact cylindrical shapes and smoothly rounded rims for easy handling and dispensing. Even more, their inner glasses sport frosted finishes and, best of all, miniature bomb-shaped compartments that delightfully showcase their contents and bring unique dimension to any cocktail party or dinner gathering. A head-turning alternative to plain or kitschy logo-emblazoned versions, the collector-worthy shot glasses arrive packaged side-by-side in a sturdy storage box, and the set cleans up easily by hand when through.


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Shoe Design Contest
Budget $300-1500 USD
We are currently working on a new concept in the shoe industry. We are working on a 'convertible shoe' concept. We are currently looking for someone to design the best convertible shoe.
The winner of this contest will receive $1000 USD.
Submit as many entries as you wish to be considered. Please read on for details.
Convertible Shoe for Women Conceptual Details:
We are looking for someone to design the concept of the following scenarios:
1. a business women is wearing a high heel for a meeting. after the meeting is over she is looking to remove the heel and have a flat shoe.
2. a women is wearing a high heel for a wedding. once the wedding is over, she wants to go to the reception hall and convert her high heel to a dancing shoe.
the purchase of thes covertible shoes will include 3 different sizes of convertible heels that can be placed into the shoe for the above scenarios and removed for the above scenarios.
please feel free to be creative and think outside of the box when designing these shoes. keep in mind scenario information and concept we are trying to drive here. feel free to submit stand alone designs and/or flash presentations or anything else to show us your full design.
feel free to submit your designs via gaf for our review. if we select you as the winner we pay you $1000 USD!
This contest is open to everyone. This contest is intended for creative designers that wish to show off their design abilities and earn money while doing it! Submit as many entries as you wish!
Thank you and good luck!
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Our bid is for really very high quality work for your Shoe Design Contest that will be made to be upgradable in case you need some upgrades in future. We will always be available for upgrades. Our bid includes six week Flere
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They had the Star Wars theme blasting and everyone on the boat was dressed up like characters from the movie. (Sorry the photo's not so great - had trouble figuring out what settings to use!) A few other cute ones:
|Oh no! De po-po locked up Santa!
|Charlie Brown kind of looks like a cyclops in this picture...
Cardstock: (Kraft) Gina K, (Poppy Parade, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise) Stampin' Up
Inks: (VersaMark) Tsukineko, (Poppy Parade) Stampin' Up
Die: (Half & Half) PTI


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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Class Codes For Resource Cards
Here are some single-digit class codes for my resource card project. As you can see, i'm having trouble with the Monk, Bard, Psionicist and Amazon, since Magic User, Barbarian, Paladin and Assassin are already occupying the M, B, P and A slots.
The class codes will be used on my resource cards to indicate which spells, powers, magic items, equipment and so on can be used by which class.
Jongleur is not a bad replacement for Bard, nor is Valkyrie for Amazon, but i'm not terribly happy with Grappler (for Monk) and Xsion (for Psionicist). I settled on Xsion because it reminded me of the X-men, and anything with X's in it must be cool.
I'm open to alternatives, of course.
Posted by Aaron E. Steele at 7:29 AM
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3 comments:
- Black Vulmea said...
How about Hermit for Monk?
- April 17, 2012 at 9:55 AM
- Aaron E. Steele said...
The thought had crossed my mind.
Do you find Hermit more evocative of the Monk class than Grappler?
- April 17, 2012 at 9:59 AM
- Black Vulmea said...
Hermit has the religious ascetic thing going for it.
As far as being bare-handed whirling death, not so much.
- April 17, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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Darwinian Fundamentalism Triumphs At Iowa State
It looks like Hector Avalos and his band of philosophical materialists at Iowa State have succeeded in maintaining their vision of intellectual narrowness through viewpoint discrimination.
My previous post on the fact that many on the faculty there do not know the difference between Methodological Naturalism and Philosophical Naturalism is here. This ignorance should trouble everyone.
Guillermo Gonzalez had made an earlier statement on the attacks on his career here. Here is a portion:
My name is Guillermo Gonzalez. I'm an assistant professor of astronomy at Iowa State University. Also at Iowa State is an outspoken atheist and religion professor named Hector Avalos. Imagine if a Christian professor at the university began circulating a petition targeting Avalos, a petition stating that atheism is not a proper part of a religion program and that, moreover, any professor who offers scientific or philosophical evidence for atheism taints the university and, by implication, should be prevented from doing so?
Would any of you sign the petition? I would never sign it. It was Voltaire who said, "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend, to the death, your right to say it." I, however, was targeted by such a petition, and it all occurred shortly before I am scheduled to come up for tenure.
Another ISU professor, John Patterson, also campaigned against me. In a letter to the Ames Tribune he pointed to a funder of Discovery Institute to argue that I was plotting to establish a theocracy. He even implied that I am linked to the Taliban.
When I was a child, my family and I fled Cuba with little more than the clothes on our backs. We came to the United States in search of freedom, so I find Patterson's slander that I'm plotting with others to establish a totalitarian government deeply offensive.
The link above also contains a lot of background material on the harassment Gonzalez was subject to at Iowa State.
A previous NPR story on academic freedom and intelligent design is here.
A previous post on these events at Telic Thoughts is here.
Another Evo News post is here, and the DI's press release on the denial of tenure is here.
Darwinian Fundamentalism is not just a theoretical idea or the name of a blog. It is having a serious impact on the life of a fine scholar and is truly poisoning the discourse in our country on many very important topics.
I encourage everyone who believes in academic freedom to make your voice heard, regardless of whether you agree with Gonzalez.