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Islamist-linked group declares battle on Damascus
The declaration was sent to Reuters by Mohamed Rasheed, head of the group's media office. The statement didn't provide any details of the battle.
The group has its base of operations in the cities of Idleb and Hama and was formed in August last year as an alliance of 16 separate rebel units. It claimed to be operating under the umbrella of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), a US-backed band of Syrian fighters.
One of those groups, the Falcons of al-Ghab, was deemed moderate enough by Washington to be provided with BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles. It later merged with the powerful Islamist alliance called Ahrar Al-Sham along with two other rebel groups that formed Jaysh Al-Nasr.
Damascus considers Ahrar Al-Sham terrorists and warned that it would not allow them to gain territory under the protection of the ceasefire, which was declared with US and Russian backing in February.
READ MORE: Syrian MiG crashes in Hama 'killing one pilot,' jihadists claim attack – reports
Jaysh Al-Nasr's latest major act was claiming the downing of a Syrian Army Mig-21 on March 12 near the village of Kafr Nabudah. The rebels killed the pilots of the plane after they ejected and reached the ground.


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Had tons of blogs bookmarked and spent waaayyyy too much time clicking on all those headings only to find no new entries . . . until I found a better, faster and easier way to keep up with my ever expanding faves.
I'm using Google Reader and no matter how many days I skip, all my favorite blogs with their latest entries are there waiting for me.
Kinda like TiVo for blogs, Google Reader makes recommendations based on my selections. Love that.
And just like TiVo, initially you'll save time by looking at only your selections but since it is so effortless, you'll spend more time because you've expanded your selections.
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Wedding Update
Our wedding plans are progressing nicely. The actual wedding is on April 19th in the Bahamas (Euleuthera Island). It's going to be small; only a few family and friends. We're all flying down there on Thursday, the 17th. We'll have Thursday afternoon, all day Friday, and most of the day Saturday to relax and hang out. The actual wedding ceremony is going to be pretty low key. We're going to be married on the beach in late afternoon on Saturday. For the honeymoon, Elizabeth and I have rented a little house on a private beach for the following week. We return to the real world on the 27th, and a couple weeks after that, on May 16th, we're going to have a reception in St. Paul.
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As anyone who still stops by here has figured out, I am not blogging so much just now. I feel as if I am facing some fairly monumental changes right now: career changes, personal growth, and now, even a relationship (and for those wondering, it is with a guy.)
These all require my attention, and in some cases I have been avoiding the confrontation within myself by blogging, surfing porn, or just going to bed. No more: I have to face the fear within myself and press forward.....somehow.
The blog stays up for now, though I may not update the blog for quite some time. It is time for me to update my life.
I am a Christian. I am a gay man. Here is chronicle of my symbolic journey west, toward adventure, challenge, mystery and ultimately peace.
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What Bias? VP Debate Moderator Cuts Off Mike Pence Talking about Hillary's Homebrew Server (VIDEO)
What media bias?
VP debate moderator Elaine Quijano from CBS News cut off Governor Mike Pence when he started to mention Hillary's homebrew basement server.
As usual, the Republican was debating two people tonight.
Is moderator trying to confirm media is in tank for Hillary? Sure looks like it. Pence is having to debate 2 people but doing it well!
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) October 5, 2016
There is no moderator at this debate until the moment Pence starts making points against HRC's homebrew server or slush fund.
— Razor (@hale_razor) October 5, 2016
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Gun control policy is back at the forefront of the national conversation after the shootings at the Newtown, Conn. Sandy Hook Elementary School, which left 27 people dead, including 20 children. The tragedy has renewed the debate for new gun control laws—a familiar trend after mass shootings.
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Currently, legislatures in at least four states are considering measures, backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), that would allow workers in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and Pennsylvania to keep the weapons locked and hidden in their cars in employee parking areas. Seventeen states have approved similar measures since 2003, according to the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, based in San Francisco.
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A few weeks ago I wrote about three big things that I'd like to work on in my life. Because it's one thing to say you're working on something and quite another to actually do just that, I want to fill you in on how it's been going. As I said in the original post, these are things that I feel will help me grow personally, in my recovery from disordered eating, and as a wife and soon-to-be mama.
Daily Art-Making. Although my challenge to myself to create art more regularly was the most fun of the three big things, it has been the area in which I've made the least progress. Perhaps the reason behind this may be that now I'm busier with my other two challenges, or just busy in general (and it's certainly felt that way!). However, I have also noticed that with art-making I experience a surge in which I produce a number of pieces, followed by a restful lull. I think that this may in fact be a healthy cycle, so I'm not too unhappy with it. Plus, in the past three weeks I've produced three finished pieces (one of which is adorning this post), three works-in-progress (one of which I shared yesterday!), created two graphics, and opened my Etsy art shop, Epiphany Art Studio (which was a big fear-busting step for me!). So all around I think that I can say that I am making progress in this area, even though perhaps that progress does not look how I imagined it might.
Clean House Regularly. I've surprised myself in this area -- because I have made progress! I didn't think that I would because, quite frankly, house cleaning is just no fun. However, since posting my goals I have made regular small cleaning efforts spread throughout the week, meaning that it is easier to continue to motivate myself to do so. I have even made progress on washing the dishes every night (although right now there is what will soon be a dishwasher load accumulating on our counters). I have not gotten where I want to be as a home-tender, but I'm definitely on my way.
Eat Without Entertainment. This is the area in which I have made the most progress. I'll say that again -- I've made the most progress here. What, the food challenge is the one on which the former disordered eater is most successful? I know, I'm surprised, too. But the fact remains is that I'm no longer eating dinner in front of the television. It is, in a word, amazing. As I mentioned in my initial posting of these goals, shifting this food behavior meant that I'd be changing what had been a habit for seventeen years. Seventeen years. That's a long time. But I've done it -- I've changed it!
It wasn't easy. At first, I was extremely resistant and made no changes. Then I began to make tiny changes -- eating without entertainment once a week, then shifting to eating while reading instead of watching the television. And then, so rapidly that I can't even remember exactly how the shift occurred, I didn't need the television anymore. The speed that what I thought were my needs changed makes me think that God had a big hand in it. Regardless, I am so grateful to be free from that last stronghold of disordered eating. Interestingly, the shift away from eating with entertainment has modified my food intake slightly, which means more chances to practice listening to my body.
Have you been working on your big things? How has it been going? I hope you are as pleasantly surprised as I am!
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March 9, 2012
Bloomington, Indiana – Ohio State divers Bianca Alvarez and Shane Miszkiel have qualified for the NCAA swimming and diving championships through their performances at the NCAA Zone Diving meet at Indiana University.
Alvarez was the top scorer in the Zone meet in both the 1-meter and 3-meter competitions. Her score of 643.85 won the 1-meter event. Her mark of 772.45 was the best score in the 3-meter contest. She will compete at the NCAA women's championships March 15-17 at Auburn.
Miszkiel, with a score of 766.65, finished second in the Zone meet in the 3-meter competition. He was fifth in the 1-meter event with a score of 680.85. He has qualified for the NCAA men's championships March 22-24 in Seattle.


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Nanolia is introducing a product that enables virtually any machine to operate more efficiently, while reducing fuel costs by around 11% and emissions by around 60%. Based on the latest German nanotechnology the product which is simply added to engine or gearbox oil is a low cost way to reduce the cost of operating machinery – from the smallest motors and generators to the largest marine diesel engines and including pumps, gearboxes and winches. It can even be used to good advantage to save the cost and extend the life of company vehicle fleets. One application, the company says, is good for 100,000 Kms – even if the oil is changed many times in that period. And after 100,000 Kms, it can be simply reapplied to further the vehicle's life.
The product – Rewitec – which is not classed as a fuel or oil additive – is a nano coating that actually prevents engine metal wear so that gears, pistons and bearings became almost maintenance free with extended service life.
Environmentally Positive
These "smart coatings" are amazingly easy to apply and have a major positive impact for factory and plant owners, logistic and fleet operators, helping drive sustainability, efficiency and cleaner air.
- Longer lasting engines / vehicle gears, pistons and bearings
- Fuel Efficiency: around 11% savings on fuel
- Cleaner air / emissions reductions (on average 50-60%)
How does it work?
Theoretically, lubricants work by creating a protective film that avoids direct contact of the metallic surfaces. However, lubricants are not able to protect the metal surfaces under all conditions and permanently. This new nano coating technology works rather differently. It actually modifies the surface texture of frictional metal parts and creates a new, very smooth metal silicate coating. This metal silicate coating reduces friction and increases efficiency, especially in older engines and gearboxes. Due to optimisation of compression pressure in engines, oil- and fuel consumption, emissions and CO2 exhaust gases are reduced.
The synthesized metal silicate compound only has to be added to the original lubricant and is carried to the affected areas of the engine or gear box. In the abrasion area, the metal silicates react due to high temperature and/or high partial pressure and conjoin with the metal surfaces, filling the smallest corrugations, pores or micro cracks in the metal surface, forming an extremely smooth and solid metal silicate layer. The treated metal silicate surfaces have a much lower friction coefficient and allow for a better and faster build-up of a lubricating film. The effect on wind turbines, for example, is well documented and significant in terms not only of extended gearbox life but also increased power generation.


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• Prepaid customers get to experience the fastest and widest 4G network in the country with Hotlink 4G
• Enjoy 50% additional data with the purchase of a 1GB or 3GB monthly internet pass
• Exciting activities and prizes this Chinese New Year, including a chance to win tickets to Da Mouth & DJ Tenashar concert
Kuala Lumpur, 13 January 2014. Maxis Berhad (Maxis) got its Chinese New Year celebrations underway today with the launch of Hotlink 4G, enabling prepaid customers to experience even faster internet speeds on Malaysia's first and widest 4G network.
Morten Lundal, Maxis' Chief Executive Officer, distributing 'Ang Pows' to Maxis customers at the KLCC iCentre earlier today.
All customers need to do is to purchase a #Hotlink SIM pack for RM8.80, and do a 4G SIM swap at any Maxis Centre nationwide. They will then need to subscribe to a 1GB or 3GB monthly mobile internet pass, priced at RM30 and RM68 respectively, to start enjoying faster speeds on Maxis' 4G network. To subscribe to the passes, customers need to dial *100# from their mobile phones. Customers will also get 50% more data if they purchase the monthly mobile internet passes from today until 28 February.
Morten Lundal, Maxis' Chief Executive Officer (centre) and Dushyan Vaithiyanathan, Maxis' Head of Consumer Business (third from right), together with the 'God of Prosperity' and Hotlink 4G roller bladers at the launch of the Maxis Chinese New Year campaign, held earlier today at the KLCC iCentre.
Dushyan Vaithiyanathan, Maxis' Head of Consumer Business said, "Following the launch of #Hotlink in September last year, we have taken a step further to enhance our prepaid customers' mobile experience by enabling them to surf the internet at even faster speeds. Today, more and more people are accessing richer content on their devices, such as video and music streaming as well as data-heavy websites. So Hotlink 4G is a natural progression and makes sense for customers as they get to enjoy an even better experience, and no one does it better than Maxis!"
The Maxis team kicking off its Chinese New Year campaign and introduced Hotlink 4G earlier today at Menara Maxis.
The journey of Maxis' Chinese New Year campaign and Hotlink 4G kicked off with Maxis' Chief Executive Officer Morten Lundal, together with the God of Prosperity and a group of 20 roller-bladers, handing out 'Ang Pows' to the public at the KLCC Maxis Centre and around the KLCC fountain area.
The Hotlink 4G roller bladers and promoters make their way around the KLCC area to spread the word about Maxis' Chinese New Year campaign and Hotlink 4G.
Over the next few weeks, the roller bladers will head towards roadshows in the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru during which the public can participate in exciting games and activities. The final roadshow will take place from 7 – 9 February, where customers will stand a chance to win tickets to a special Hotlink-sponsored concert, featuring Taiwanese hip hop band Da Mouth and Hong Kong-based DJ Tenashar, on 15 February. Subscribers of the 1GB or 3GB Mobile Internet passes can also participate in SMS contests to stand a chance to win VIP tickets to the concert.


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Updated with new photo: Many renderings of the 2011 BMW 5 Series have been going around for a while, some closer to the real deal than others. Many believed that the next 5 Series will be taking lots of design elements from the bigger brother, 7 Series, and they came up with a scaled down version of the 7er.
Obviously, they were wrong. Historically, the BMW 5 Series was never considered the 7er little sibling and this is NOT about to change now. But what we can tell you for sure is that the 2011 BMW 5 Series will indeed combine several design cues from other models, starting with the canceled CS Concept, the new 5 Series GT and the 2009 BMW 7 Series.
So, by collecting all the information we posted in the last few months and with the huge help from the leaked photo of the 5 Series, we decided to ask our friend Andy Valencia to draw a new rendering for us.
While the production model might suffer some design modifications, we believe that the front-end is not far from the real deal. As things develop and new information will come in, we'll make sure to update the rendering and include rear-end shots as well.
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Christensen Yachts is one of the industry's leaders in composite fiberglass yachts. Dave Christensen backed into yacht building when he commissioned a custom yacht for himself, only to find customers clamoring for it ... and the 2nd and the 3rd so, in the mid-1980s, he opened his own yacht building factory on the Columbia River to build a line of megayachts. The Christensen fleet ranges from 115 feet to 155 feet in length and is built in compliance with the American Bureau of Shipping and the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency classification standards. The facilities at Christensen Shipyards can hold a number of superyachts at one time and up to 170 feet in size, in the midst of the building process. Christensen hull molds allow for a wide variety of options during construction. Their yachts are built utilizing a sandwich composite method. For example, the hulls are Double-Cored cell that is approx. 2-1/2 inches thick, while the superstructure is comprised of Divinycell-core. The result is very strong composite yachts. Christensen Yachts facility consists of over 160,000 square feet of climate controlled manufacturing space and a seven-acre marina. The state of the art facility allows them to adhere to high manufacturing standards and build yachts of unyielding quality. Nine large manufacturing and assembly bays, one of which houses their expandable mold for hulls from 100 to 165 feet, are at the heart of the facility. One bay is fully enclosed to create a clean, controlled environment in which to paint yacht exteriors. The location of the electrical department, metal shop, wood and metal paint shops, cabinet shop and upholstery department make it convenient to transport parts to the yachts under construction. The gated and enclosed seven-acre marina is a secure area for in-water work and yacht deliveries, and can accommodate up to seven Christensen yachts up to 350 tons. Christensen Yachts is based in Vancouver, Washington.
"D'Natalin" is a name that would be familiar to many knowledgeable yacht enthusiasts, as well as industry folks. "D'Natalin IV" is the latest in a line of yachts bearing that name and comes from the Christensen yard. Built in 2014, the 49.9-meter superyacht boats living spaces across three internal decks with a spacious sundeck. The yacht is part of the Christensen Custom 160 line and is built on a basic 49-meter hull but having the ability to make slight customization to the exterior and fully make the interior and deck spaces an extension of the owners' personality. The American Owners of D'Natalin IV had no problem in doing this as they owned three yachts with the name D'Natalin previously.
Odessa, the latest super-yacht in Christensen's outstanding Custom Series, at 160 feet, looms up as a luxurious, thoroughly fascinating certain-to-be Classic. One-of-a-kind, flaunting her gleaming black hull and silver metallic topsides, she glistens with captivating drama. Her aura of yachting intrigue quickly translates to glamor, fame, perhaps mystery; relating to her melodramatic title. Yet her owner reveals this to be his family's first luxury yacht; he credits her captain, Robert Lowden; project manager Jean-Pierre Phillips; and of course Christensen as the fountain of her imposing visual and maritime dramatics. Odessa, the name itself is steeped in allusions to modern history. Conjured mind images include: a major Russia/Ukraine Seaport; an audacious West Texas Oil City; or ultimately, a daring Hollywood Motion Picture; none of which reflect her purported persona. Her European owner cites his family's background; love of entertainment, sea toys, living spaces – away from the crowd – as his main determinant. Still, they wanted something "slightly different" from the usual luxury yachts. That evolved into the creative artistry of design, and exceptional construction techniques which characterize her final, imposing presentation.
Not shaken, yet stirring, Christensen's Casino Royale draws owner John Staluppi's fifth allegory/portrait of 007. In this showcase interior, a genuinely mysterious urgency prowls the furtive vibes lurking everywhere. Bond would be intrigued by her elements; black-jack aces as table tops, compelling Bond-girl sculptures and 007-signature apertures lurking in surprise locations. Entertaining and enticingly plush; even "Q" or "Dr. No" would acquiesce to this dramatic stage at sea.
Based on customer feedback, American yard Christensen Yachts has decided to give clients the option of going smaller with their builds. Christensen in recent times has been well known for building near 50-meter yachts that are just under 500 GT. To jog your memory, some of these include the recently completed "Chasseur" which won the 2017 ISS Special Achievement award in the 40-65-meter class, plus other equally worthy launches such as "D'Natalin IV", "Remember When" and "Silver Lining".
American yacht builder Christensen yachts have been working on their latest superyacht, the 49,9-meter semi-displacement Hull Number 38. Once completed in 2018 it is expected she will be called "Liquidity". An important milestone in the construction process was reached this month (February 14th) when the superstructure was joined with the hull. Outfitting the joined structure with plumbing and wiring is the next step ahead of interior finishes like cabinetry and the like.
The 50-meter superyacht "Chasseur" is now completed by American yard Christensen Yachts. The new 50-meter yacht is one of two that launched around the same time by this builder -the other being "Silver Lining". New images by Jeff Brown showcasing the interior of the yacht are now available. The interior was completed to a design by VARO Interior Design while the exterior has been done in-house by Christensen themselves.
United States yard Christensen Yachts have launched another 50-meter superyacht. This time around it is the "Silver Lining" representing the first launch of 2016 since the ownership changed for the yard. Another yacht ("Chasseur") is expected to be launched this year and pretty soon as Christensen wants to have two of these new yachts displayed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
Christensen delivers 49.9-meter superyacht "D'Natalin IV" Christensen happily announces the delivery of their latest launch, the 49.90-meter superyacht "D'Natalin IV". We are so happy to have D'Natalin IV be the first Christensen Shipyard Custom Series Yacht delivered since the 2011 launch of "Remember When". This magnificent yacht with its bold red, white and blue exterior motif symbolizes American strength and perserverance, both halmarks of the Christensen brand. The owners of D'Natalin IV were wonderful to work with and are true American patriots for investing in such a beautiful Christensen yacht. We truly appreciate where we are today, because of our valued customers." Joe Foggia Christensen Shipyards, Ltd. Her transitional interior by Carol Williamson and the owners combines traditional raised panel millwork, with contemporary furniture and fabrics. "There was this great collaborative experience in meetings with the owners which allowed us to integrate their love of the traditional with more contemporary styling cues…the final design is elegant, yet inviting and comfortable", commented Carol Williamson of Carol Williamson & Associates. The yacht's owner commented "Christensen outdid themselves in delivering the most advanced yacht in their history! My family and our project lead, Christian Bakewell, worked very hard with the designers and engineers to get the details right. I could not be more pleased with the results. The layout of her four spacious decks make D'Natalin IV the most comfortable yacht I have ever owned, and I never get tired of staring at her beautiful blue hull". For more information: Christensen Shipyards, Ltd. 4400 SE Columbia Way Vancouver, WA 98661 www.christensenyachts.com ***


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Green Day have debuted the lyric video for "Cigarettes and Valentines" from their forthcoming CD/DVD, 'Awesome as Fuck,' out on March 22 via Reprise.
"Cigarettes and Valentines" is originally off Green Day's unreleased 2003 album of the same name. Before the band had the chance to finish the record, 20 tracks were stolen from the studio, so the punk rock outfit decided to start from scratch, creating 'American Idiot.'


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Had the opportunity to be part of a survey on 150-180cc motorbikes today which consisted of two sessions - one to understand your taste and knowledge on bikes (objective type) and the other to gather your opinion on a certain unnamed bike that is about to be launched.
The first session was a brief one and normal questions relating to your bike, styling, parts, cost quotient, etc. were asked. Would like to present a few points from the Demo session:
1. 5 bike models were presented (FZ-S, RTR 160, CBZ Xtreme, Pulsar 150 and the unnamed bike) and their On-road prices were mentioned.
2. The features of each bike were discussed turn by turn.
3. The surveyor quizzed about our inclination to pay for advanced technologies in our bike, inclusive of 'CBS' (Honda?), single braking system, mono shock suspension, etc.
4. The unnamed bike was presented in black coloring with a displacement of 150cc:
- visor unit was identical to the FZ series (minus the crest) or can be related to Pulsar 200NS visor type;
- meter console was fully digital with two buttons at each end for setting the time and the trips. Setup was similar to the CBR 150 console but instead of being semi-circular, it was semi-horizontal;
- fuel tank was very much identical to the muscular fuel tank pattern of the FZ series;
- seat was not split type but was spacious enough to be comfortable;
- gas reservoir suspension;
- exhaust idea can be described as a copy of the FZ muffler type again;
- had kick as well as self start;
- front tire was disc but rear was drum; however, presenter provided that it'll have a rear disc option as well. Rear tire was 100 / 90 x 18 (identical to CBZ) but tubeless;
- rear lighting panel was similar to the CBR 150 but the lighting unit was identical to a Suzuki GS 150R.
5. Opinion was taken on as to what price it would be suitably priced, underpriced and overpriced;
6. Presenter wanted opinion as to which company this bike may belong to; on answering as "Yamaha" it was clear from his expression that I may not be on the right track;
7. On asking about launch date, was answered affirmative to "March";
8. After completion, happened to quiz some other members of the survey team as to the origin of the bike and was affirmed as "Honda" (with a request not to divulge)
So, yeah - it adds up to Honda but I would say that the frame resembles the Suzuki GS 150R a lot. Attaching an image of the GS below to indicate the framework.
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The bike could be Honda Verza 150, it is about to get a launch date. Here are some pictures. Check these images.
Source:- TMC Blog
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1. The one which was presented didn't have a fairing that was so SZ looking from the front.
2. The exhaust was more of a FZ type;
3. The fuel tank design of the Verza is of a conventional stye, whereas the tank of the said model was chiseled on the FZ type fuel-tank;
4. And finally from the pictures available at the (Source:- TMC Blog), the meter console looks like a semi digital one where an analog RPM meter is showing whereas in the unnamed bike, it was purely a digital cross-horizontal meter.
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re: New 150cc bike from Honda - CB Trigger
Proving my suspicions wrong, Honda has unveiled their latest 150CC entrant - the Honda CB Trigger which is the first bike in the country to offer Combi Brake Systeam (CBS) as an option, as I indicated above.
Booking will start from April. Attaching a few pics below:
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The Banana Gag is STILL going! Sister horning sent me a wallet sized picture of a banana.. So we sent her a plantain. She stuck a stinky banana in Elder Ortons luggage, so he sent her a package of rotten, month old bananas... Me and Elder Gines are working on a candy theme. We have a box of runts.. with only bananas in it.. and some other stuff.
We also want to bake some banana bread with a whole banana in the middle.... peal and all.
Should be good.


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The past 38 weeks have gone by so quickly- literally from the time I handed Brian that + test--up to now just seem like a handful of days. I never experienced morning sickness, had a handful of cravings, couldn't see my feet past 3 1/2 months of pregnancy, got humongous, gained a total of 46 pounds, had convinced myself I was having a toddler, tried to "shave" the area all by myself...it looked like I had broken out in the worst STD infection someone has ever seen because of all of the razorburn...so I opted to never do that again and was completely obsessed with my belly and the little thing inside of it. I was convinced it was a monkey because it moved around all of the time but later found out that it was infact a human, a little girl that we instantly named Reagan Layne. She became our pride and joy and we talked about her like she was already with us. I thought she was amazing! So....37 weeks and 5 days pregnant.....and I develop high blood pressure.... preeclampsia. They decided on Monday, the day I was 38 weeks, to induce labor. I had not had any emotions, really, the entire time I had been preganant. In the begining I cried a little because I wanted her to be perfect and ok- and when that passed I never had a hormonal madness or sadness time. I was pretty jolly the entire pregnancy...until Monday, October 11th when I had to go to the doctor so they could check my blood pressure. I went straight from there to Brian's office, took one look at him, said "We are having a baby today," and completelty lost it....and have yet to find it! We get our bags and head to Vanderbilt. I was prepared for a natural childbirth- no drugs- mind over matter- and oh yea, Brian and I were supposed to be taking a childbirth class/newborn infant care class on Thursday!
So the induction process starts around 4ish. We r just hanging out. My mom is there, Brian, and a team of doctors that explain how slow this process will be and that since my BP was so high I would be on a Magnesium drip so I would be bedridden with a catheter- making natural childbirth less fun because you can't walk around....so fastforward to 4:00am as I am screaming out in pain and finally call for an epidural. That part was great and about an hour later I am telling the nurse that it's not pain- but pressure that is becoming too much. She checks me...and yep, we are ready to go. I text everyone in the family to let them know that pushing starts about 5:30 and we could have baby by 6:00am :)...... wishful, wishful thinking. I pushed for 3 hours and the resident said it's enough. You have two options, forceps or c-section, I was lliterally so dead tired that I couldn't even talk- much less make a decision- so I was asking everyone in the room to make the decision for me- I am pretty certain my mumbled words were...it's whatever! hahah So I took about a 45 minute nap- yes, contractions and all, and then pushed for about 20 more minutes with forceps and out came my tiny monkey! And there is was, Tuesday, October 12th @ 11:04 am. I OFFICIALLY became a mommy. It was amazing- SHE was amazing- black and blue from being stuck under my pelvis for so long; but she was amazing nonetheless. It was more emotion and love then I have ever felt...more love than I could have ever imagined. They put her on my belly/chest and left her there for a minute and then Brian cut the cord and they took her right over to a team of NICU nurses that cleaned her up and weighed her. I muscled up enough energy to ask how much she weighed and when one of the nurses said "6 lbs. 9 oz." I responded that "that was unacceptable" and "I needed to know what they did with the toddler I was carrying around!" Once I knew my baby girl was good to go, had a bracelet that matched mine and saw Brian following close behind where she was going, I passed out! The whole 20 hour process was a lot to handle!
So fastforward to today (October 15th). We are still in the hospital. I have been discharged but my precious little girl is jaundice and is still here. I can not seem to get my emotions under control. I can't stop crying, I just want to be able to take my little girl home- and to see her laying there helpless under the phototherapy lights....I seriously have never felt this heartbroken ever before! We have been through so much the past 3 days and as hard as it has been, I have never felt more in love with my husband as I do right now. Something changes when you have a baby...it was like I fell in love with Brian all over again, even more so than the first time. I also don't deserve him. Because I had a magnesium drip I could not get up from the bed for 24 hours after birth (did I mention I couldn't eat anything either!); this means no walking to/fro the bathroom; which means either cath or bed pan. I chose the bed pan. My poor husband was actually helping the nurses change the bed pan, my pads and putting medication in places that most husbands probably don't even know exist! I have never appreciated anyone as much as I appreciate him. It has definitely been a humiliatig experience for me- it is not what husbands sign up for- yet my Brian took it all in stride and simple said, "It is what I am here for." Not to mention he is trying to keep my sanity from running away while we wait for some news about us being discharged.
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the "distance" of rumors from an original eyewitness account does not constitute a general reason for skepticism about their veracity. On the contrary, such distance may make belief in rumors more warranted (p. 96).Now, imagine that you are a young Egyptian in January 2011. You hear rumors about a massive demonstration that is about to take place.
How Facebook Changed the World – the story of the Arab Spring. episode 1 from Sam Farmar on Vimeo.
On the other hand, you also receive the following text message:
Youth of Egypt, beware rumors and listen to the sound of reason - Egypt is above all so preserve it.
From an epistemic point of view, what should you believe?


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Friday, October 22, 2010
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Moyen tapped for educational leadership chair
The Mississippi State University Department of Educational Leadership recently welcomed a new face to lead the department.
Eric Moyen started at MSU in July, coming from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he had served in several capacities over 13 years, most recently as assistant vice president for academic affairs.
He has also served as a professor of education, chair of the Lee University Health, Exercise Science and Secondary Education Department and director of first-year programs at Lee. He holds a bachelor's from Taylor University, master's from the University of Alabama and doctorate from the University of Kentucky. He replaces interim department head Ed Davis.
"I'm very interested as head of educational leadership to not only prepare educational leaders, but to find ways that MSU can aid the Mississippi Department of Education and state government on developing successful education policy," Moyen said.
Moyen said he hoped to expand the department's impact on pre-K through 12 leadership and expand its community college leadership program. He also said the department has instituted a new doctoral program in higher education leadership.
"I want the department to be a place where educational leaders in the state can come seek assistance for challenges they face," Moyen said.
Moyen was drawn to MSU by the desire to work at a research university and land-grant institution.
"MSU truly is the people's university," Moyen said. "It takes its mission to serve the entire state seriously."
Moyen and his wife, Missy, have two eighth-grade daughters, Anna Grace and Emmy. He is a native of Lexington, Kentucky.
"I have been impressed with all the talented individuals, but especially how kind and welcoming MSU and Starkville are," Moyen said.
The department is a component of the MSU College of Education. It offers programs dedicated to training administrators, teachers and other education professionals for leadership roles in various educational settings.


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When Sun-Herald Fashion Editor Kate Waterhouse referred to Hendricks as "full figured" during an interview, the flame haired star took offence and shut down all questions referring to body image.
When she resumed the interview, Hendricks said off camera: "I think calling me full-figured is just rude."
Watch Christina Hendricks Stops Awkward Interview
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This shouldn't surprise you:
…the fact that the federal workforce numbers will skyrocket [15.6% increase in FY 2010] under Barack Obama is the best way to show the American people how drastic the changes [are that] the president is trying to implement….
More bureaucrats not only means more regulation, more wasteful spending, more interference in our lives, it also means more loyal Democratic voters. It would be interesting to see a map of where most of these hires took place….
This either:
Jake Tapper reports on the discovery of an internal EPA memo that admits what everyone knows about cap-and-trade systems and regulation of CO2. The memo advises the White House that any attempt to regulate output of CO2 in energy production [check this out] will likely have "serious economic consequences," an admission that will boost criticism of the EPA's proposed regulation of the industry. …
Or this:
Obama Breaks With Gates, Cancels Nuke Program.
Instapundit: "So, a question: If Obama were trying to wreck America as a superpower, what would he be doing differently?"
George Soros, no doubt, is ecstatic. Meanwhile, Ray Robison at American Thinker asks, "How's Obama's foreclosure policy working out?"
It has been nearly three months since a newly sworn in President Obama stepped forward with a plan to rescue underwater homeowners from foreclosure. Now, we learn that the President's $275 Billion foreclosure fix has floundered and failed.
The professional media slobbered over Obama's homeowner bailout under the pretext that they cared about the little guy/gal losing the family home.
Yet as foreclosure numbers climb to a record, breakneck pace the media stubbornly refuses to note this enormous failure of the Obama administration. The foreclosure "surge" has been lost.
CNN is reporting that April saw a record 342,000 homes slip into the foreclosure process. And the worst is yet to come. According to the article, government intervention did slow down the process, for a moment. Some major lenders took a pause last February to see what the foreclosure bailout plan would bring. But the delay is over. According to CNN it will get worse next month as even more homes move into repossession….
And, just as Bush told us in 2006, Social Security is in deep trouble. (I vividly recall the Dems howling Chicken Little then.) Ed Morrissey's opinion: The "US [is] speeding towards financial crash." This is a very good read if you have some time.
So, will the MSM start running up any red flags? Probably not in Washington State, anyway.


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Technically I really don't have an itinerary. I was forbidden to google or check any blogs available in the internet by Aussie guy. Let's call my friend Aussie guy. He said it will spoil the fun. He will be in charged of my tour. He will be my tour guide in my whole stay in Sydney for free. Nice.
So since I cannot check anything, I just made sure I will bring all things I need to avoid unnecessary purchases. So here's my checklist.
- One week worth of clothes – dresses, shorts, jeans, jacket, bikini
- Underwear and more underwear – must contain a black bra, strapless bra and nippy tape
- Toiletries – shampoo, conditioner, facial wash and feminine wash
- Other toiletries – wet tissue, toothbrush, toothpaste, bodywash and cotton balls and pads
- Another set of toiletries – toner, moisturizer, lotion and perfume
- Pair of slipper and shoes – I don't usually bring slipper but since we are going to Bondi, I don't want to buy another pair
- Socks, belt and hat
- Gift to the tour guide
- Wallet with money exclusively for the trip, another one just in case you go overboard
- Camera and chargers. Do not forget chargers.
Mostly, my luggage bag will contain toiletries. I am that crazy when it comes to hygiene. I have a sensitive skin so I cannot just use anything in the hotel. It sucks but I'd rather bring them than be rushed to the derma. It will spoil the fun. Now I am not sure if I should go with a medium luggage or the large one. Decisions, decisions.
How about you? What is your travel must have? I am praying that there will be no flight changes once I purchase my seat and baggage. I hate sudden change in flight details. Lord, make this trip as smooth as possible, please???


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20 October 2011
Website Comes to Life
For me, it began with an e-mail to an amazing friend Letitia Englund. I've known her since...well, since I was a baby. She moved to Vancouver a couple years ago. I've followed her travels through her blog and am always amazed at the neat things she does. I need to take a page from her book- I just moved to Nashville and haven't done one cool thing yet.
Letitia is passionate about html and code in the same way I'm passionate about writing. It was wonderful working with someone who immediately understood what I wanted and was able to deliver a website that went above and beyond any expectations and hopes I had.
I truly cannot say enough about Letitia.
Thanks again, Letitia, for a website that makes me happy each time I go to it!
The site will launch next Monday, the same day the Warm Fuzzies Blogfest begins. From here on out, I will blog over on the new site, but won't shut down this blog for the few stragglers who haven't caught this weeks posts.
In the meantime, here are three hints for the fabulous website Letitia has put together for me :)
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Oh, can't wait to see the website! Will follow you over there when it launches. :)ReplyDelete
So you are now in yet another state? One that doesn't start with an "M"?ReplyDelete
Sounds like you will be hosting your own website (as opposed to Blogger, Wordpress, etc.) I'll be interested in all the gory little details that you had to go through to make it happen. It's something I think I'll want to do some day.
Gah! I'm (not so patiently) waiting to see this new site--I'm sure it will be amazing!ReplyDelete
Fine, fine. I'll just have to follow you from here on Monday. :) Good luck!
Seriously can't wait to see it!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see your new site! :)ReplyDelete
Exciting! Looking forward to seeing the new website!! :DReplyDelete
I'm excited to see it!ReplyDelete
Nice. Can't wait to see it.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your website. I can so relate to you. I've been working on mine for a couple of months now and am surprised to find that it's all coming together now.ReplyDelete


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Wow ... it just does not seem possible that Christmas is mere days away. Time is truly flying by. This year has been a toned-down version of Christmas at our house. We put the tree up and did a scaled-down version of decorating, but no outside lights. We didn't put the Christmas village out, and I haven't even taken out any of my Christmas dishes or cups and glasses. I haven't done the baking that I usually do; we have purchased whatever treats we wanted this year.
Unfortunately, this has been a season of very high stress for me. Things have been uber stressful at my workplace recently, and many changes are taking place there, with people leaving and potential job reassignments on the horizon. I am not handling it well at all. The job itself has gone from one that I used to love, to one that is a huge source of stress. It is just not enjoyable and I worry about spending the final years of my working life in that environment and the physical toll of all that stress.
I know I have another 8-10 years or so before I can realistically look at retirement. I just don't think I can do this for that long. Something surely has to give.
I definitely need a little "peace on earth" in my little corner of the world. I wish I were writing an upbeat, jolly holiday post ... but, this is my reality. We're going to do Christmas with Steve's family this afternoon, and that will be a nice and fun diversion. Tomorrow, it's back to work for a few days before a little break for Christmas and New Year's.
At any rate, I do wish you - my dear reader, whoever you may be and wherever you may be, A Very Merry and Blessed Christmas and A Very Happy and Healthy New Year.
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My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, Charles MOULTON, was born on this date in 1832 in Rutland County, Vermont. Charles was the son of Selah and Lydia (FENNEL) MOULTON, and the younger brother of my Albert MOULTON. Charles married Charlotte Cordelia PHILLIPS, daughter of David and Charlotte (GILBERT) PHILLIPS, on September 23, 1853 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. Charles was a farmer, carpenter and wagon maker. He resided in Marion and Warren Counties, Iowa and Holt County, Nebraska. The last record I have for him currently is the 1910 census of Holt County, Nebraska.
My paternal 5th-great granduncle, Jesse CHEW, was born on this date in 1773 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Jesse was the son of Rev. Jesse and Mary (RICHARDS) CHEW, and the younger brother of my Nathaniel CHEW. Jesse married circa 1796 to Keziah KINSEY. Jesse died March 8, 1812, probably in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Family Milestones: November 12th
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Raise New Orleans Spirits....
On Monday, September 12th, between the hours of 5:00pm and 7:00pm, bar customers across the nation will raise their glasses for a "Save New Orleans Cocktail Hour" as bar and restaurant owners shake up New Orleans' classic cocktails to directly benefit New Orleans food and beverage industry workers who are out of work and sorely in need of funds for rebuilding their lives.
During this special event New Orleans classics will be offered at participating bars for $10 per drink. Receipts from the Save New Orleans Cocktail Hour will be donated to a special tax-deductible relief fund established by the Museum of the American Cocktail. 100% of all monies received will be distributed directly to the workers and their families who apply for aid through the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For participating restaurants, click HERE.
Vieux Carré Cocktail
3/4 oz. rye whiskey
3/4 oz. brandy
3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
1/8 oz. Benedictine
1 dash Peychaud's bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
Build over ice, in an Old Fashioned glass
Famously served at the Carousel Lounge at the Monteleone Hotel
In 1886, Mr. Monteleone bought a 64-room hotel on the corner of Royal and Iberville streets in New Orleans' world famous French Quarter. The setting was ripe for Antonio to spread his entrepreneurial wings when the nearby Commercial Hotel became available for purchase. That was only the beginning of an amazing historical landmark that is one of the last great family owned and operated hotels in the city. Since 1886, four generations of Monteleones have dedicated themselves to making their hotel what it was and still is- a sparkling jewel in the heart of the French Quarter.Hotel Monteleone is one of only three hotels in the United States that has been designated a literary landmark. This designation was given to them from the Friends of the Library Association. Only two other hotels share this designation: The Plaza and The Algonquin in New York. These hotels have had a plethora of famous writers frequent their establishments as well as include them in their works.


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Sunday, November 24, 2013
A Saying Not Worth Displaying!
Not to mention...
Gets some attention.
For you may say it,
But out the words you will spit.
May I take a seat...
You ask as you greet.
When really you are going to sit,
No matter if they throw a fit.
I'm not supposed to tell...
But you still give a yell.
Such a blabber mouth.
Maybe your face will get a growth.
With all due respect...
Respect you neglect.
Going to say it any way,
Respect be damned at your bay.
Bless her little heart...
Means she is a slow fart,
Belonging on the people of wal mart,
Pushing a shopping cart.
Stays behind closed doors...
Means let's go do chores,
Out of ear shot,
And I'll blabber a whole lot.
Did you hear...
Then comes fear.
Whether you heard it or not,
You will soon be taught.
Waiting with bated breath...
Means you'd rather have death,
But are humoring them,
So they don't flem.
Can I have your blessing...
Well we are confessing,
I just went and did it anyway.
Whether or not you think it is okay.
No strings attached...
Means we aren't matched,
But what the hell,
Let's humpty hump for a spell.
Those are just some of the many that popped in as I gave them a spin. Humans always feeling the need to say such stupid things at their feed, when really they are going to do it anyway come what may. I won't let any of them come to pass and still wiggle away with my little rhyming ass.
Later all, have a nice fall.
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I'm not supposed to tell.ReplyDelete
But still they get to smell
Something juicy
Something fishy
But it does not ring a bell
oh where that can goDelete
Here at my show
i dont like to blabber a whole bunch while choring behind closed dooring, just saying, ha. i think at times we talk to make people feel better about what we are doing anyway, and well sometimes to hear our own voices as well...ReplyDeleteReplies
lol yeah blabbering there isn't the best use of timeDelete
And they do just want to hear their own voices chime
If English I did not understandReplyDelete
Would I go out and literally beat a band?
In a place where I worked once long ago
A man with scant English, I told him where to go
I said, "Please take a chair in the hall."
And he did, thinking we're having a ball
He lugged a big over-stuffed chair
To the hall with the utmost of careReplies
lol that would have been funny to seeDelete
Good thing it is known by you and me
Or we'd lug chairs all day
Not good for the back at ones bay
What about people that say "no offense, but" - they're the real criminalsReplyDelete
Ok ok not really criminals, for I know that's minimal
But when you preface something with "no offense"
I'm not going ot fall for that, for I'm not that denseReplies
lol sounds like it's been said a time or twoDelete
There at your zoo to you
And agree
They don't fool me
Most of them are a hallow courtesy before doing something anyway.ReplyDelete
And here in the South, the full saying is - bless your heart, you stupid fool. (Only you don't actually say the last part.)Replies
Never heard the stupid fool partDelete
That might not bless ones heart
Hahhahaha... I have said a few of those ones myself. Mybad!ReplyDeleteReplies
Think we all have been thereDelete
At our lair
I'm with the optimistic existentialist/language is full of turns and tricks/my favourite one involves the "I'm not being racist, but..."/and yet out of his mouth all it comes out is racist smut! :-)ReplyDelete
Greetings from London.Replies
Yeah that one is just dumbDelete
You know they are going to be racist and then some
I found this so funny, some of the words people use to preface something they know that they're asking cheekily or optimistically makes me laugh although I am often guilty of using them all!ReplyDeleteReplies
I think we all have used them a time or twoDelete
But fun to sit back and give them a view
chores can be a boreReplyDelete
or a snoreReplies
At least sleepDelete
Good and deep
Asking for that seat is a must you knowReplyDelete
many people play the seat saving game
as they wait for others to join their show
seat saving game can be rather lame
especially if you're the one saving the seat
while the others prance around to their beat
I once went to a show at a casino you see
waited in line for two hours just to get a seat
first come first serve was the golden rule
when they start to seat, it wasn't too cool
people filed back in the waiting line
I'm afraid I was pushed too far behind
seems they were able to save spots
for up to four, put my stomach in knots
no way I'd make it to the show floor
heck, I couldn't even get to the door
so squeezed into the bar for a view
so unfair but, who would have knew
a lesson learned that day, what more
can I say waiting in line doesn't pay
should have just hit the slots and played
after the show first slot won a 50 spot..lol..Replies
lol your tale is caution to allDelete
When at a place like the casino hall
Gambling with a seat you are
Or sitting behind a far away bar
If you be nice and stand in line
Instead slink around like a feline
Between legs and overs seats
Then you can get close to the beats
If others don't like it what do you care
You are close to hear the music blare
Then you have actually won
Beat the house, what fun!
If don't know what to say-ReplyDelete
smile or hum,
and go away -
if they keep the blabbing way.Replies
haha run awayDelete
Or blabbing may be on display
I couldn't agree more, humans say some darn stupid things...most of the time!ReplyDeleteReplies
That they doDelete
At every zoo
nonsense talks.. :PReplyDelete
specially during chores... :DReplies
That it doesDelete
All abuzz
People say them but never mean themReplyDeleteReplies
Every timeDelete
When they give a chime
These are good ones. 'How are you?' is another. People'd think you're weird if you told them how you are when they asked. I think you're just supposed to say, "Fine, and how are you?" to be deemed normal. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah that is the wayDelete
At every bay
When you hear them say
How are you today
We do have lots of sayingsReplyDelete
can be confusing at times
but you managed to explain them quite well
in your wonderful rhyme!
Explain the cat can doDelete
There at our zoo
I've said a few of those but there are a few that just don't make sense.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah a few are rather denseDelete
That many expense
I like, "Can I ask you a question?"ReplyDelete
First of all...by asking that question, you're asking me a question anyway.
Second of all, the question is nearly always offensive.
Also, "Can you do me a favor?"
Why ask that silly question? Just ask for whatever bad thing you want, first. No one wants to agree to doing a favor before knowing what it is, but forcing them to say no first makes them look bad. Hate that...Replies
haha those two are good ones tooDelete
Both are dumb to ask at ones zoo
Those are some odd sayings, indeed!ReplyDeleteReplies
Odd they areDelete
Near and far
At the end of the dayReplyDelete
I'll have my say
To be honest
You jest
Not being funny
Your bum in runnyReplies
You want runny stuff?Delete
Wow your days must be rough
With all due respect, Pat!ReplyDelete
Oh, I remember that
funny sayings that leave you feeling flat.
Here's another that just gave a thought....
"you didn't hear this from me, but...."
haha yeah but they will tell anywayDelete
So many of them people say
Good ones, Pat!ReplyDeleteReplies
Fun to doDelete
At my zoo
Not to mention ...ReplyDelete
Haha silly indeed
These sayings at your feed
Good ones, Pat
Who needs any of that :)Replies
Who needs them to take seed
Just let it flow
What you want to say at your show
Waiting with baited breathReplyDelete
That nasty old schnook.
His breath smells like death.
Like a worm on a hook.Replies
Did he do a wiggleDelete
A bit of a jiggle
Made a wish
Then gave gas to a fish
Not poetic today, but this reminds me of a saying the Human has posted on the wall of her office:ReplyDelete
"Please don't take this the wrong way, but. . ." has a 100% failure rate.Replies
lol that saying is trueDelete
All should view
My father in law just said "bless his heart" to some woman about her husband on Saturday. I wanted to smack him for saying something so stupid. That's not something he would normally say, so it just came out all cheesy and fake.ReplyDeleteReplies
haha that would have been interesting to seeDelete
You going on a father in law smacking spree
"I don't want to be racist but..." is another one!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yep that is oneDelete
As they go all racist under their sun
So many of those i have usedReplyDeleteReplies
Haven't we allDelete
At our hall
Ah, "I am not supposed to tell" is often the lead-up to a VERY good story told by someone who should NOT be trusted with secrets. LOL.ReplyDeleteReplies
haha yeah they blabber awayDelete
Night and day
Used many in my day at my bayReplyDeleteReplies
We all doDelete
At my zoo


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Archive for category New York Jets
Andrew's 2012 NFL Projections
Posted by The Two Drew's in Andrew Isaac, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl, The Two Drews, Washington Redskins on September 1, 2012
1. New England (1)
2. Buffalo (6)
3. NY Jets
4. Miami
1. Baltimore (2)
2. Pittsburgh
3. Cincinnati
4. Cleveland
1. Houston (4)
2. Tennessee
3. Indianapolis
4. Jacksonville
1. Denver (3)
2. San Diego (5)
3. Kansas City
4. Oakland
1. Philadelphia (3)
2. NY Giants
3. Dallas
4. Washington
1. Green Bay (1)
2. Chicago (5)
3. Detroit
4. Minnesota
1. Atlanta (4)
2. New Orleans (6)
3. Carolina
4. Tampa Bay
1. San Francisco (2)
2. Seattle
3. St. Louis
4. Arizona
AFC Wild Card
(3) Denver 38, (6) Buffalo 17
(5) San Diego 24, (4) Houston 19
NFC Wild Card
(3) Philadelphia 28, (6) New Orleans 20
(5) Chicago 20, (4) Atlanta 17
AFC Divisional Round
(1) New England 32, (5) San Diego 20
(3) Denver 27, (2) Baltimore 16
NFC Divisional Round
(1) Green Bay 38, (5) Chicago 31
(2) San Francisco 20, (3) Philadelphia 10
AFC Championship Game
(1) New England 23, (3) Denver 20
NFC Championship Game
(1) Green Bay 28, (2) San Francisco 24
Super Bowl
Green Bay 31, New England 28
Handicapping Peyton Manning's Possible Destination
Posted by The Two Drew's in Alex Smith, Andrew Isaac, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, NFL, Peyton Manning, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, The Two Drews, Washington Redskins on February 8, 2012
It looks as though Peyton Manning is heading out the door in Indianapolis in the near future with the next new young Quarterback coming down the pipe, *cough Andrew Luck cough*, and where he might land is up in the air. Just about every team in the NFL would have to look at their Quarterback situation if and when Peyton becomes available in the free agent market whether or not they already have a Quarterback in place. He is just that good when he is healthy. The problem is no one really knows if he is healthy enough to return to his MVP caliber play. Is he worth the risk? We will find out in the future but even if those doubts many teams will line up to talk to Peyton and possibly wear another uniform other than the Colts.
Miami Dolphins- 2/1
Miami has been searching for the player to fill the shoes that Dan Marino left behind and for more than 10 years now they havent come close. Falling behind the Patriots and the Jets in the AFC East the Dolphins need a leader of the offense that has at times been non existant. Miami has talent already in an effort to woo Manning with WR Brandon Marshall, RB Reggie Bush, and Lineman Jake Long which can make the difference for Peyton who wants another chance at a Super Bowl ring before hes done. The idea of playing rival Tom Brady and the New England Patriots two times a year may be intriguing for Manning as well.
Washington Redskins- 3/1
Being in the NFC East and playing against Eli Manning, Tony Romo, and Michael Vick, the Redskins know the importants of having a great Quarterback or in their case not having one. Obviously the combination of Rex Grossman and John Beck did not work at all last year and they need a change. With the 6th pick in the draft this year they have a chance of drafting a QB with Robert Griffin III as a possibility as the future. Washington has a habit of shelling out a lot of money for players whether they deserve it or not so Washington would not surprise me as a home for Peyton.
New York Jets- 4/1
Could you imagine the media explosion that would happen if both Eli and Peyton were both playing in New York? One of the major things holding the Jets back from taking the next step to the Super Bowl has been the play at Quarterback. Mark Sanchez has not grown and progressed as much as the Jets had hoped for and his time is running out. Watching the success of the Giants this year could push the Jets to make a drastic move to get the spotlight back on them. However if they make their aspiration of acquiring Manning public particularly to Sanchez and do not get him, they could ruin the psyche of the young, shaky QB for good.
Arizona Cardinals- 5/1
We saw this type of situation happen a few years back with the Cardinals and Kurt Warner. The success that they had together lead all the way to the Super Bowl which is where Peyton would kill to get back to. Playing in a dome similar to the domes he played in with Indy, the warm weather and airing deep balls out to Larry Fitzgerald would make Arizona a tempting destination for Peyton. But the Cardinals already have Kevin Kolb as their possible QB for the future and spending time behing one of the best all time wouldn't be the worst thing for Kolb.
Seattle Seahawks- 5/1
Similar to the Cardinals, the Seahawks are looking for a QB who can bring the franchise back to the Super Bowl and Manning may be the guy. Seattle made a bit of a run towards the playoffs late last season and look to ride that momentum into the 2012 season and would like a QB to help out. Tarvaris Jackson did not have a bad year last year but he has never really been taken seriously as a franchise Quarterback here or in Minnesota. Seattle has a solid young team that could make a splash with a big offer to Manning and surprise everyone.
Keeping up with the run of NFC West teams how about the defending division champs. Before last season the Niners would be one of the frontrunners for Peyton but after the success and turnaround of Alex Smith makes this decision a lot tougher. Smith earned his money last year putting up his best year as a professional leading the Niners one fumble away from the Super Bowl, earning the trust of the 49ers and their fans. But with Smith a free agent now the move could be made for Peyton. With Smith the team almost made the Super Bowl, imagine how far the team could go with Peyton at the helm.
Baltimore Ravens- 10/1
For some reason the trust in Joe Flacco has disappeared in Baltimore. Even though he has lead the Ravens deep in the playoffs every year he has been in the league, the Ravens and their fans are losing faith in the young QB. Flacco has almost lead the Ravens to the Super Bowl so bringing in Peyton could put them over the top just like the Niners. Knowing this I wouldn't put it past them to make an offer to Peyton giving him probably his best chance at a Super Bowl he will have on this list.
Denver Broncos- 15/1
If anyone can silence Tebow Time, it is Peyton Manning. I am still not sold on Tebow at all and I am sure that John Elway and the Broncos organization are not either. Even though Tebow lead the Broncos to a 7-4 finish after a 1-4 start and winning the AFC West, he was just about useless throwing the ball for the first 3 and a half quarters relying on the defense to keep them in the game. You cant win in the NFL like that for long. Bringing Peyton in could open the Broncos playbook a lot more than Tebow can and expand the offense much more. The Broncos might take some heat from the fans for benching their boy, but getting Manning even for a few years could really make the Broncos a great team.
Other Longshot Teams- Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, and Cleveland Browns.
Funny thing about all of this is that Manning and the Colts could resolve their problems and stay with each other. We will all have to wait and see what their decision about each of their futures will be, because their decision will impact the entire NFL for years to come.
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Right here is one of the most busiest footbridge in HK. Individuals kept moving fast and the automobiles were moving at 80+ km/h. GoPro Tips And Tricks Youtube good for screening how well the several gopro cams got sync together with the wifi remote. The one thing I keep questioning on the helmet mount is I want to understand for sure that the camara is still there after a ride. Perhaps a safety tether or mount it in the front somewhere where you can keep in in the periferal vision. Absolutly awsome camara. I plan on shooting some videos on Christmas around our home. Make sure to post up your videos here so we can see them!
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I know I know another pug post, but I have to give a huge thank you for your puppia suggestions on this post. I'm so out of the dog loop I guess to not have heard of these. I found one on ebay for $19.99 and free shipping...can't beat that...then it came in just two days. We tried it out last night and Pug gives it two paws up for comfort. It was so much easier to get on and off him and not to mention he's stylin' on his walks now.
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After slowly making my way through correcting links on the blog (about 80% done) I thought it time to post something new. June had proved a very unproductive month on the painting front. These next 2 units have sat on the painting table for weeks waiting to be finished. They are 2 battalions of the Kurprinz regiment. The figures are mainly Warrior, the command from Dixons and the Grenadiers from Roundway. The flag is from Maverick Models.
This brings my Bavarians up to 4 battalions of infantry and 6 squadrons of horse. A nice small addition to my French forces.
I've now made a start on a new project following the end of a campaign against Mick using our WSS troops. 4 victories and a draw brought it to an end. This will see me flesh out my Polish troops for the GNW, enough to make up one of my 3 armies for our GNW campaign.
Monday, 10 July 2017
WSS Bavarians III
Posted by Neil Scott at 14:05
6 comments:
- Michał Kucharski said...
Great looking Bavarians!
- 10 July 2017 at 20:50
- Neil Scott said...
Thanks Michal
- 10 July 2017 at 21:13
- Phil said...
What a beautiful blue, great minis!
- 10 July 2017 at 23:37
- Rodger said...
Really nice work on the Bavarians Neil!
- 11 July 2017 at 03:08
- Neil Scott said...
Thanks Phil
- 11 July 2017 at 11:26
- Neil Scott said...
Cheers Rodger
- 11 July 2017 at 11:26
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It's not that I am lying around, really. I get up and we do Bible, and then I get the kids going on school, then someone needs help, then Will needs me to work with him on his paper, then Ann needs me to do her Scottish Rite homework with her then, what? it's noon and I'm still in my robe. Not because I've been lazing around you see, but because I've been to busy to shower and get dressed!
The problem is where I live. I live in a community across from a major missionary base. It is a wonderful neighborhood where everyone knows everyone else; the kids all play together and I really can (and have) borrow an egg from a neighbor. It has all the benefits of a commune, without the polygamy, unfortunate fashion choices, braded hair and brainwashing.
But see the thing is, people stop by in the morning sometimes; they want to give me something one of my kids left at their house or borrow some sugar or an egg, and I am still in my bathrobe.
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For me this might be the most exciting new food development of the year since there hasn't been a new authentic Chinese buffet restaurant opening in the SGV in a while. (Osaka Seafood replacing West Coast Seafood in Hacienda Heights does not count as being new.) Of course we're not talking gourmet food, and indeed Yummy Yummy isn't any better than places like Golden Coast in Alhambra or World Buffet in West Covina. However they do have some interesting stuff there, particularly the hand made dumplings. Today's dumplings were beef and celery dumplings and pork dumplings. Also they have the half foot long tomato fish roll which I've seen somewhere else (City Buffet in Oxnard maybe?), probably meant for people to break off segments, but I take an entire roll for myself. Crawfish, crab, whole steamed fish, and whole fish in black bean sauce are some of the other feature items. Yummy Yummy Seafood Buffet is located at 10632 Lower Azusa Road. This location was once the site of Super King Buffet, but it's been something else for the last four or five years, perhaps a Brazilian or Mexican restaurant.
Super King Buffet
44840 Valley Central Way Ste 107, Lancaster, CA 93536
World Buffet
1003 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790
Yummy Yummy
800 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776


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In the past couple of weeks I have finished three more books that I want to lift up to you.
The first is a novel that I read for fun. It is Robert W. Walker's Shadows In The White City. I loved Devil in the White City (by Erik Larson), so the title fascinated me. It is a well written story of Chicago and the issue of homelessness during the year 1893 (a problem that has yet to be solved). If you like mysteries and historical fiction then this is a good book for you. I will tell you that I was a little disappointed with the ending. This is obviously going to be a series.
A couple weeks ago I read Kirk Nowery's REVOLUTIONARY GENEROSITY. It was sent to me by INJOY Stewardship Services. Kirk is the president of INJOY. I have not seen this book available commercially yet. Parts of it were excellent — other parts drove me absolutely crazy. In terms of books on stewardship I would give this a 7 or 8. I just ignored the stuff that I totally disagreed with and focused on the rest, which was very good.
I mentioned earlier that I loved Rob Bell's book Velvet Elvis. I just finished his newest Sex God, and I was very disappointed. I have great respect for Rob Bell and his ministry at Mars Hill (although many times I am fairly convinced that he has just repackaged fundamental Christianity in sheeps clothing that is palatable to many people). Sex God wandered all over the place. His chapter on marriage, however, was outstanding. I listen to Rob's "sermons" from his podcast every week and you have to get used to his style which is very evident in the book. Overall, I don't think I would recommend you run out and get this book.


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For Jaclyn "Jack" Pace, sensing what sweets people crave is as easy as breathing. But it's not enough to keep her cupcake bakery in the black. So, when her estranged sister Harper comes back to town with an affinity for making art out of icing—and a past full of secrets—she reluctantly gives Harper a job and a place to crash. As their sisterly relationship begins to thaw, the one with her business partner Graham starts to heat up. Given the legend that says Hollingsworth men will recognize their soul mates at first touch, Jack's always been resigned to the fact that she's not his. But when she starts sensing desires that are decidedly not dessert-related, it'll take all of her magic to set things right with customers and make her own desires come true. Love and Cupcakes is a delightfully sweet and sensual romance from Susan Bishop Crispell.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Love and Cupcakes
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February 6, 2009
Free-Range Video: It Hugs Back, Johnny Foreigner
>> Pitchfork today got the exclusive on the new video from It Hugs Back for the track "Now & Again." The song, from the Kent, England-based quartet's forthcoming full length Inside Your Guitar, is dense and beautiful like early Stereolab. The video itself is styled like many of the best early MTV clips (perhaps because there was a similar budget?) and features the band rocking out in a warehouse as Tetris-ish wooden blocks do their own peculiar variety of bumping and grinding. We'll be featuring It Hugs Back Monday in the next installment of our Show Us Yours feature. Inside Your Guitar, as we've reported several times, will be released by 4AD April 7.
>> Readers may recall we were very excited to go see Johnny Foreigner play at the annual CMJ music "conference" last fall. And then you may recall we got horribly ill and had to stay in Boston. Or maybe you won't. Anyway, that was no fun. But fortunately for us, when the Birmingham, England-based noise pop titans dropped in to record their radio session with New York-based WNYC someone thought to roll some video tape. The truth is the video quality of the clips we're about to link to is not that great. But the audio is very good, and there is a bit of a surprise as well, in the form of a new tranced-out arrangement for the old Johnny Foreigner single "Sofa Core." The band's most recent single (only released digitally, as it turns out) "DJs Get Doubts" gets a stirring reading, and the band makes an attempt at a refined take on "Salt, Peppa and Spinderella," although the song is much too boisterous to be held back. But let's get to the video: there is no embedding option, so click the hyperlinks to watch "DJs Get Doubts," "Salt, Peppa and Spinderella" or "Sofa Core."
Posted by Jay Breitling at 2/06/2009 10:17:00 PM
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Now back in the summer when I just happened to find myself in Gatwick Airport I may have purchased A LOT of duty free makeup and perfume. I mean what else are you supposed to do in an airport! I picked up numerous items including this little offering from Mac. It is the Lustre formula in Sweetie.
It caught my eye as it was the most pretty shimmery pink in the tube. However when I swatched it I was presented with a beautiful easy-to-wear glossy pink. MAC describe the shade as 'a very sweet pink', the shade really does look a tad Barbie-doll esque. As you can see the from the swatch below it is sheer, light, pearlescent - basically everything I look for in a lipstick - and it is nowhere near overwhelming as I had expected.
I was even happier with the result when I applied it to my lips. Sweetie gives you a polished, gentle-looking, oh-so-slightly-shimmery, candy (but not Barbie) pink lips. The shade is pigmented just enough to show up and make my lips look slightly pinker than normal, but due to its sheer finish, the look is very subtle. For a more intense look you can apply numerous coats of the lipstick as it is very buildable. Basically I will never again judge a lipstick by the colour of the stick!
MAC lipsticks retail at £15.50 nationwide but if you are going away you can pick the up in duty-free for £12.00. HAve you tried any MAC Lustre Lipsticks? Which are your favourite colours?
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Here is an interesting find on the Racebending Tumblr
In the most comprehensive study of children's literature during a period of 100 years, researchers recently found that:
- 57% of children's books published each year have male protagonists, versus 31% female.
- In popular children's books featuring animated animals, 100% of them have male characters, but only 33% have female characters.
- The average number of books featuring male characters in the title of the book is 36.5% versus 17.5% for female characters.
- Of an estimated 5,000 children's and YA books released in 2012, only 3.3% featured African-Americans; 2.1% featured Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders; 1.5% featured Latinos; and only 0.6% featured Native Americans.


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I have to confess that the first thing that drew me to PERFECT CHEMISTRY was the cover art, as it was the first YA book I'd ever seen with a Hispanic male on it, and second, upon reading the back and learning that one of the points-of-view was that of a Mexican gang-banger, I couldn't resist. I grew up in a Southern California barrio surrounded by gangs, and although I don't know what it means to belong to one, I certainly know what it's like to live in constant fear of them.
On the surface, Chicago high-school seniors Brittany Ellis and Alex (Alejandro) Fuentes have nothing in common. She's the rich "snow girl" obsessed with projecting a perfect image, and he's a feared Mexican gang member believed to be involved in drug deals and drive-bys. When they're forced to pair-up by their chemistry lab teacher, not only do their masks gradually come off, but sparks fly -- aversion giving way to sympathy, mutual understanding and attraction.
Elkeles alternates between two first-person points-of-view that are so dramatically different that the constant switching jolted me. Having said that, once I got into the rhythm, I looked forward to getting the opposing character's perspective.
I started out disliking Brittany's self-absorbed, rich girl from the South Side, wanting to appear perfect persona. That didn't last long, though, as once I discovered her true motivations and feelings, my dislike quickly gave way to sympathy.
I found Alex's perspective most compelling as he sheds light on the tragic circumstances that led to his life with the Latino Blood, the gang's role in his and his family's lives, and the consequences he'd face should he ever refuse certain duties, or decide to leave. Without giving anything away, his story gave me insight into aspects of gang membership I'd never really considered.
As I saw the story through Alex's eyes, I wondered how non-Spanish-speaking readers might get through all the Spanish words; there are A LOT of them. Perhaps the author and publisher suspected that their target reading audience would be like me, Spanish-speaking. If you do decide to read this book and are not bilingual, I suggest you have a Spanish/English Dictionary handy, or you might find yourself frustrated.
My only complaint about this otherwise insightful and easy-to-read story is the ending, that in my opinion, didn't fit the story. But that's me. I'll leave it to others who've read this book to weigh in with their opinions.
To learn more about the author, Simone Elkeles and PERFECT CHEMISTRY, visit:
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Linebackers are defensive players that lines up behind the defensive lineman, and in front of the defensive backfield. Linebackers are usually positioned 3 to 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage, and are standing upright in a two point stance. Teams usually play two types of variations for their linebackers; they either play two outside linebackers with one in the middle, or two outside linebackers with two in the middle. The outside linebacker's job is to stop any running plays coming to the outside, and to cover any receiver in his area. The middle linebacker's job is to stop running plays coming up the middle, and to cover any receiver in his area. The linebackers on a defensive unit are the second line of defense.
1. Must have size and strength to play linebacker.
2. Must be able to cover tight ends and running backs.
3. Must Must Must Must be a good tackler; a good linebacker should be able to tackle the intended target with ferocity.
4. Must play with relentless pursuit, linebackers must play with great effort and intensity while pursuing the offensive player with the football.
5. Must be mentally and physically tough, a good linebacker will be involved in most of the tackles on defense. He needs to be mentally and physically prepared to take a pounding game after game.
6. Must have intelligence, a good linebacker should know all the defensive plays, and what everyone on defense is suppose to do.
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MrCopilot is proud to announce the formation of a new company under our banner.
What is it? A Game Studio.
Our motto is Old School Gaming with a Next Gen Presentation.
@GameStudio has released its first title @Blast just in time for the Holidays.
A simple but addictive space "shootemup" paying homage to the classics of days gone by, with the graphic styling of today, @Blast utilizes 3d Graphics and sound through SDL, Physics using the Bullet Physics Engine. We are really proud of this one and are pleased to have it as our flagship title.
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Fever Called Living by Paul Collins
5 Stars
Looming large in the popular imagination as a serious poet and lively drunk who died in penury, Edgar Allan Poe was also the most celebrated and notorious writer of his day. He died broke and alone at the age of forty, but not before he had written some of the greatest works in the English language, from the chilling "The Tell-Tale Heart" to "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"—the first modern detective story—to the iconic poem "The Raven."
Poe's life was one of unremitting hardship. His father abandoned the family, and his mother died when he was three. Poe was thrown out of West Point, and married his beloved thirteen-year-old cousin, who died of tuberculosis at twenty-four. He was so poor that he burned furniture to stay warm. He was a scourge to other poets, but more so to himself.
In the hands of Paul Collins, one of our liveliest historians, this mysteriously conflicted figure emerges as a genius both driven and undone by his artistic ambitions. Collins illuminates Poe's huge successes and greatest flop (a 143-page prose poem titled Eureka), and even tracks down what may be Poe's first published fiction, long hidden under an enigmatic byline. Clear-eyed and sympathetic, Edgar Allan Poe is a spellbinding story about the man once hailed as "the Shakespeare of America."
My review:
As with other historical authors of note, there have been so many different biographies and books written about the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe. Yet, as I am a curious sort, I tend to read every one that I can get my hands on. Previously to this one, I found myself quite disappointed with the vast majority of them. Most of the time this was for two main reasons, which I shall note later in this review. This book delighted and surprised me.
This author took a different approach. Rather than treating this man as though he were a villain or a hero, he instead took a much appreciated far more neutral approach. In this particular book, Paul Collins did not treat Poe as if he were some rare anomaly, but rather discussed the hardships and high points of Poe's life. I think this is the first work of non-fiction about Poe' life that I actually felt like he was being portrayed as human in. No parlour tricks, no illusions that he was something dark and macabre to be feared. Just a man on a streak of bad luck and bad decisions.
I was impressed by the author's meticulous research and that he seemed to hit most of the valid and important parts of Poe's personal life and career from the beginning. Unlike many other biographies on the man, this book did not centrally focus on the publication of the Raven, nor the drinking habit which the author later became synonymous with. His actions are debated somewhat here and there, but are not put under a 21st century microscope of morality. I like it when the author can allow a story (especially in non-fiction) to tell itself with little interference in the way of the author's personal interjections.
This is not a long book, but has more than just the simple, basic Poe info in it. If you are a fan of Edgar Allan Poe or just curious about a man who led an intriguing life of poverty and moderate success, then this would be a good book for you to choose.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher and provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.