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|5th September 2009, 17:57
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This is Amazing
Just Amazing.
I have been keenly following all the thread about Leh, and firmed up to do that sometime in next 6 months. Home Ministry approval awaited. Hope to get it soon.
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And to tell you i had planned to get Leh'ed with ABK but somehow my plan didn't materialise due to non-availability of leaves for wifey :( .
I guess the only next opportunity is next year after april
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The pictures are heavenly. I liked the message on the IO board. Next fuel bunk 3** kms ahead. This should be the norm on the general highways even.
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I guess that board had been placed there only because thats the only stretch in India without any petrol pumps for such a long distance otherwise why would the government bother.
I'm sure this guy goes back with a heavy cash register as everyone tanks up the moment they see the board
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@harishnayak: Heavy cash registers or not the fact is that if any one is planning to drive up on this road then you'd better be at Tandi (Keylong) between 7am and 7pm to fuel up. Or have 20/40 liters canned up from Manali. And if you are planning to go to Leh via Tso Moriri / Pangyong Tso etc. then you will need to fuel up here plus have the extra can topped up too. Yet if you do manage to run out of fuel try the local dhaba's as they keep some fuel and can be "persuaded" to sell the same.
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OT - @Sudev : I've heard a lot about you in one of the MEATS that initiated in August , would definately like to meet you and share experiences.
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How does this matter to HP cops if the owner is in the car or not as long as the papers are in order? I think they are exceeding their brief and fleecing hapless tourists. There is no law in the country that says that I can't drive any other car that does not belong to me as long as the car papers are valid and I hold a valid driving licence.
You mean to say that if my wife takes my vehicle without me being in it, then she will be challaned in HP?
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Day 05: Monday, Aug 17 : SARCHU – GATA LOOPS – PANG – MOORE PLAINS – TANGLANG LA – LEH
The morning showed up in a carnation of colours - blue skies looming wide & vast above the lumps of white clouds all against the backdrop of the brilliant sun sweeping the green fields. This was much unlike the windy, dark & gloomy last evening.
Pasha, as usual, was the earliest to get up & got on with his routine task of getting the rest of the lazy bums up on their feet. The good news this morning was Ankush almost back to being his energetic self (though the Laxman Rekha was now embarassingly visible!). Amit Mangal on the other hand was feeling more sick than last night, complaining of severe throbbing headache & felling feverish. We proceeded to the common dining area for our breakfast at 7:30. Over the breakfast table I narrated to the gang my last night's dream of being a close pal of Barrack Obama & vouching for him in one of the international conferences while chit chatting foreign dignitories (typical dreams of mine!) & one of the reporters gathered there asking me what it felt to be the closest buddy of the president of the United States (exact words!). The loud mouthed that am did not realise the foreigners sitting around wonder struck hearing what I was narrating (half in Hindi & other half in English). Having realised their amazement I immediately switched completely over to Hindi smiling at them pompously Meanwhile, we almost forced Amit to have a little porridge & swallow a pill of Diamox. We repacked our cars & were back on the road at around 8 AM. Bright new day with renewed spirits.
The Gata Loops (21 loops) presented a wonderful view of the mountains as we climbed higher. There were a couple of very good off-roading tracks we saw, Yash & I getting ideas where to take our safaris after we buy them (dreams continued!).
Our first stopover for the day was at Pang where we had Maggi noodles and teas. Upon enquiring from the lady who ran the tea stall we realised that we could have spent the night in one of the tents at Pang for Rs. 100/- per head instead of Sarchu where we paid Rs. 4,000/- including 2 meals. As Pang would be our only stopover before Leh we decided to fill our tummies a little more (again, not a good thing that we did!) & have some more teas. Amit was still feeling sick & lied down on the Innova second row seat skipping food. I toyed with the idea of detouring to Tso Kar, return, & then proceed to Leh. But keeping in mind Amit's health condition we decided not to venture out of our original intended route.
We left Pang & found ourselves witnessing the complete change of landscape, yet again. Just as soon as we were on the Moore Plains we saw a number of roads emerging & seemed to go away from each other tangentially. We continued on one & confirmed with a returning truck. As advised by him we clung on to the leftmost road. Vista following us (distance of a few minutes between two cars) instead diverged to their right & seemed to drift away from us as we drove further. There was a time we (Innova) stopped to wave at them & signal them to start driving towards us but in vain. The video later revealed the Vista guys weren't too concerned about being separated from us! The good part was we never lost sight of each other's cars despite being very far from each other. If not the cars, at least their dust trails helped in making their locations visible!
There's much to write about Moore Plains based on our own personal experiences. But I guess that would be an overkill knowing it must have been so well told & depicted on pictures on TBHP several times. Therefore, would just stick to the bare bones.
There was this little steep section of the road that the Innova had to climb when the front wheels seemed to be sinking in alarmingly quick. Sensing that Naresh was a little nervous I shouted asking him to rotate the steering left & right quickly. The car made a strange noise with a lot of shudder but eventually pushed forward clear of the treacherous sand! Soon after we stopped & waited for the Vista to join us as we noticed they were finally driving on a road that curved to meet the road where we stood. That was a relief! While relieving we left our our cameras / handycam in the car missing the breath taking sight of the dust trail against the sunlight as the Vista was arching in to meet us on vast wide desert. It is, personally, one of the most unforgettable visual impressions of the trip! Even Tata would be proud of that. Anyway, photo recording opportunity missed (one amongst many)!
The road conditions, as we got closer to Tanglang La, deteriorated rapidly. Soon we were forced into a 45 mins break due to the road blocked for repairing. This is when Yash threw up. I was feeling a strongly nauseous but fortunately we started to move before I could throw up! While waiting for the road to reopen we realised (then & later testified by others we saw throughout the Ladakh region) that all road workers were sunburnt to colour of charcoal. But they were all a bunch of bonhomie jolly good fellows!
The road after Tanglang La was precarious for quite a while. Only after we started descending roads got better. The drive from Rumste to Leh was reliving with green sights coming back & tarmac roads winding through places that appeared inhabited. Signs of life, finally! The extreme desert and high altitude passes all seemed remote & things of the past now (they can be quite monotonous as well as strenuous). We reached Leh at 5:30 PM not before realising that had we been more conscious of the time throughout the day we could have perhaps got our Inner Line Permits issued the same day.
We had booked BSNL IQ (Inspection Quarters) at Leh before embarking on the trip. With a little wandering around we finally managed to locate the quarters. We had to get the cars to the parking area of the quarters. Ankush, by that time, was restless to lay his hands on the steering (he drove a short stretch on the Moore Plains). Unfortunately, the entrance to the parking was dug for laying water pipes, the width of the excavation being a little to big for the cars to pass without the tyres getting caught in. The caretaker found us some wooden planks to use as bridge. But first Ankush & then Naresh seemed to be in such a terrible rush that they smashed & crashed the wood to bits & pieces. Fortunately, the tyres were fine. A piece of my mind awaited them for being so recklessly restless!
The BSNL IQ appeared reasonably good at first sight keeping in mind it would be extremely light on our pockets. We offloaded the stuff from cars to the rooms. This is when we realised that our sleeping mats tied to Innova's roof were missing! This meant Yash & I later had to sleep on the couches of the IQ. Tired as everyone was we thought it would be a good idea of have rice & chicken curry for dinner. I spoke to the caretaker & made him agree to me cooking the chicken & he getting all the stuff. But he came back saying all the butchers were closed. In the quest for finding one Yash & me went to the Leh market & after desperate enquiries we finally located a poultry shop that was open & got the chicken at 10 PM. I cooked the chicken with generous overdoses of garlic & ginger (they are miracle drugs!). We had our dinner after midnight & retired to the bed, happy that we finally made it to Leh!
That should mean an end to all problems. Shouldn't it?
Show time now, folks!
Pic 31 | Morning (at Sarchu) shows the day
Pic 32 | The interplay of clouds & sunlight on mountains. Nature plays its own amusing games!
Pic 33 | It is only 6 AM!
Pic 34 | The road to Leh. Getting Leh'd is easier than thought!
Pic 35 | We are coming!
Pic 36 | One of the mighty gorges on the way to Pang
Pic 37 | Road map
Pic 38 | View from atop the tea stall tent at Pang
Pic 39 | The Innova kicks up some dust, literally!
Pic 40 | Winding Gata Loops
Pic 41 | Panoramic view of the Moore Plain at it starts. This is composed of multiple pictures stitched together.
Pic 42 | The Moore Plains
Pic 43 | The Vista exposes at the Moore plains - no wonder the pronoun of a car is "She"!
Pic 44 | Plains, plains & plains. However, at 15,500 ft!
Pic 45 | Road workers dancing to the tune of music blasted out by the truck! Notice the blue sleeping mat on the Innova roof, one of the last few sightings of them before they flew off somewhere between Moore Plains & Leh
Pic 46 | On top of a few worlds!
Pic 47 | Around Tanglang La
Pic 48 | The smaller vehicle is our Innova
Pic 49 | Ready to take off..
Pic 50 | And here's some for the roads..
Pic 51 | Roads continue..
Pic 52 | The Vista splashes & manages effortlessly through of one the tame nullahs
Pic 53 | Did this inspire Slash to start his Snakepit band?
Pic 54 | And the distant snow
Pic 55 | Until signs of life embrace us, finally!
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|7th September 2009, 07:33
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Nice write up and nicer pictures , Keep em coming.
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Awesome is the word man. BTW can I borrow the panoramic landscape picture?
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The second set of pictures is even better. Nice write up as well. Thanks for sharing and waiting for more.
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Stunning pics and great write up. Awesome stuff and am eager to see it all. Will track this one to its finish. Keep it rolling.
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amazing pics, Vista took the challenge very nicely, looks so
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An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to SP zoning for property located at 1023 Petway Avenue, approximately 885 feet west of Gallatin Avenue (0.28 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-010-001).
Section 1. That Title 17 of the Code of Laws of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, is hereby amended by changing the Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, which is made a part of Title 17 by reference, as follows:
By changing from RS5 to SP zoning for property located at 1023 Petway Avenue, approximately 885 feet west of Gallatin Avenue (0.28 acres), being Property Parcel No. 237 as designated on Map 083 01 of the Official Property Identification Maps of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is described by lines, words and figures on the plan that was duly considered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and which is on file with the Metropolitan Planning Department and Metropolitan Clerk's Department and made a part of this ordinance as though copied herein.
Section 2. Be it further enacted, that the Metropolitan Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approval of this ordinance, to cause the change to be made on Map 083 of said Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, as set out in Section 1 of this ordinance, and to make notation thereon of reference to the date of passage and approval of this amendatory ordinance.
Section 3. Be it further enacted, that the uses of this SP shall be limited to 2 residential dwelling units.
Section 4. Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Provide a sidewalk connection from the structure to the existing sidewalk along Petway Avenue with final location to be approved by Metro Historic Zoning Commission.
2. The Preliminary SP plan is the site plan and associated documents. If applicable, remove all notes and references that indicate that the site plan is illustrative, conceptual, etc.
3. The requirements of the Metro Fire Marshal's Office for emergency vehicle access and adequate water supply for fire protection must be met prior to the issuance of any building permits.
Section 5. Be it further enacted, a corrected copy of the preliminary SP plan incorporating the conditions of approval by Metro Council shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to or with final site plan application.
Section 6. Be it further enacted, minor modifications to the preliminary SP plan may be approved by the Planning Commission or its designee based upon final architectural, engineering or site design and actual site conditions. All modifications shall be consistent with the principles and further the objectives of the approved plan. Modifications shall not be permitted, except through an ordinance approved by Metro Council that increase the permitted density or floor area, add uses not otherwise permitted, eliminate specific conditions or requirements contained in the plan as adopted through this enacting ordinance, or add vehicular access points not currently present or approved.
Section 7. Be it further enacted, if a development standard, not including permitted uses, is absent from the SP plan and/or Council approval, the property shall be subject to the standards, regulations and requirements of the RS5 zoning district as of the date of the applicable request or application. Uses are limited as described in the Council ordinance.
Section 8. Be it further enacted, that this ordinance take effect immediately after its passage and such change be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Scott Davis
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|April 5, 2016
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|April 5, 2016
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Commission - Approved with conditions and dispproved without all conditions (8-0).
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|May 3, 2016
|Passed Third Reading:
|May 17, 2016
|May 18, 2016
|May 20, 2016
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The importance of sex education not only abstinence programs in america
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This is how we are spending billions on the sexual mis-education of america's youth the content of federal funded abstinence-only education programs, house took to changeorg to lobby the springfield public school district to adopt a comprehensive sexual education program using. The mathematica report does not support a conclusion that abstinence-only education programs particularly promoting support for abstinence among peer networks as an important feature many of the programs were proponents of abstinence-only sex education programs. The failure of abstinence-only policies in america's public schools ineffectiveness of abstinence-only programs gender identity in abstinence-only sex education. Youth health and rights in sex education why is sexual health education important to young people's health and well-being while one large stream of funding for abstinence-only programs was cancelled in 2010, at publication one still exists.
Title v delineates an eight-point definition of abstinence-only education the nature of sex-ed programs is often determined at the community level those are the conversations that we're not having in a lot of sex ed classes across america. Planned parenthood already hates the trump administration, but they will hate it even more when they discover that the administration will be diverting sex-education funds to abstinence programs. Sex education based on abstinence there's a real absence of evidence sex education focused on an abstinence-only approach fails in a number of ways behaviors and outcomes abstinence-only programs did not.
Abstinence is the only safe sex method that is 100 percent effective federally subsidized sex education' programs entered the american public school tv and birth control poll conducted for the planned parenthood federation of america (ppfa) by louis harris and associates. Too many people aren't getting any sex education at all, or they're getting unhelpful, shaming, or abstinence-only programs we can do better. Learn what sex education is and the importance of keeping accessible to today's youth (including abstinence and sexuality throughout life) there are also many other resources available to inform and guide sex education programs and policies. An in-depth look at abstinence-only education's lasting effects on america's the majority of government funding for sex ed goes to abstinence-only programs i don't think i would have had the important conversations you have later in life with your friends — when you.
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- Title: exemplification essay: sex education in public schools my account exemplification make their own decisions on whether or not to have sex the important thing is to make sure that program teaching abstinence and contraception as opposed to an abstinence-only program.
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It's probably best you move along if either of you wants something long-term.2. Instead of pretending you know what it's like, ask questions and be humble. It's also a real question that single moms actually hear. Don't be surprised — or rude — when she hasn't heard the latest from Beyoncé or seen any movies.
You might have a really fun time with your nephew at Christmas, but this isn't the same as cleaning up vomit at 3 a.m. Planning time for mascara is hard enough; popular culture becomes the Great White Buffalo.


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What We Have to Say About the Latest Parenting Article
Put down the phone…and step away from reading all the parenting articles.
One article says to pick up your baby when they start to cry but you're bombarded with well meaning family members saying you're going to spoil your baby. Spoiler alert! You can't spoil a baby but sometimes we just need to step away for a minute and regroup, you know?
Then another article talks about how this study says screen time will basically turn you child into a zombie but you're convinced you've seen your child's vocabulary expand because of watching "surprise egg" videos on repeat (why are these the weirdest videos on the planet?).
But then this study says breast is best, that article says it benefits are overrated. This article preaches Cry-It-Out is abandonment but you're wondering when the hell you're going to be able to sleep again. This study contradicts that study. Everyone is always telling you all the different ways they got their child to sleep through the night but you really enjoy rocking your baby to sleep BUT then your mom says that's the absolute worst way to do it.
Just. Stop.
Becoming a mom in the digital age is hard. Other moms' highlight reels and article and blogs talking about the latest and greatest and what you should think is best for you dominates your newsfeed. Reading and listening to every piece of information is like having your mom, who did it this and you turned out fine, your grandmother, who still does it how she did it, your best friend, who is not even a mom yet, and the random lady at the grocery store, who has an opinion about everything, all shouting different advice at you in every direction. So what do you do? Who do you listen to?
After telling them to shove it (no not really), I mean nod and smile, you listen to you.
You listen to your instincts, your heart, and you head.
Parenting isn't about a set of rules to follow , its about learning to trust yourself. Only you can say what's best for you and your family, not some parenting article that basically concludes what we already knew anyway. You are the only one that can give yourself permission to say "get out of here with you unrealistic expectations" and be confident in your choices.
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This morning there was no early rising to get to the gym before work. There was racing and rushing to not be super late to work and man oh man I could have slept in. I need to get myself to bed at a better hour. I broke down and had two shots of espresso and flavored creamer, not really what I wanted to spend my calories and fat on, but I needed a jump start. And of course I didn't really plan breakfast but I had a light triple fiber English muffin already here and some peanut butter. All in all breakfast was horrible and I have plenty of calories left as long as I get to the gym tonight and eat wisely.
Another Boo worthy mention is that there appears to be a trend starting:
Monday might become Donut Monday, ugh! I will stay strong! I want to wear cute little dresses this summer and a Krispy Kreme donut is not going to help me get there. Although I did take the last 2 cupcakes on Friday, one was for my niece and the other was for me. The beauty of this plan is they were not fresh so I really just swiped at the frosting and threw the rest away. I warned my niece, but the 8 year old only say cupcake and ate it anyway.
Lunch is not a Kashi meal believe it or not, I got a 6 pack of Lean Cuisine from Costco and am enjoying the Honey Roasted chicken, I think on a bed of whole wheat pilaf, which has the texture of orzo. I like it and the price of 6 at Costco is about the cost of 2 Kashi meals.
I'm feeling a bit tired and I'm thinking I might go to the gym earlier than I planned meaning no yoga. I just realized that I have homework and starting it at 9:30 at night is not what I want. I think today will be an hour of cardio.
This isn't cute anymore:
I'm 31, the new 30 and I'm closer to my goal than when I started this blog. Now I'm trying to stay on the path that will get me healthy and on the other side of the clothing store. I've had my revenge moments and they felt great. Now I'm ready for more of those great moments, maybe this year I'll propel down something, who knows. But I'm held back by 40 less things.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Posted by Girlventures at 12:57 PM
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I hope that you have a better day tomorrow. Maybe you can put your breakfast out the night before, so that it is ready for you in the morning. I usually put out the oatmeal in my plastic container so that in the morning when I am rushing all I have to do is add water.ReplyDelete
OH donut Monday could take me DOWN! DON'T LET IT! I'll be your cheerleader...ReplyDelete
I did not break, even whnen I took one home for my niece.ReplyDelete
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Date With Debbi #1 (On Sale: November 26, 1968) has a cover by Samm Schwartz. This may be the only Dick Giordano edited book I not only did not buy but I don't think I ever saw on the stands.
We begin with Debbi in "Detention's the Thing," in which Debbi bumps into the new boy in school, Todd and gets detention
That is followed by Binky in "Training Blacks and Blues". Binky gets on the football team
We end with Debbi in "Eeeek -- It's a Heap." Buddy picks up the girls in a Jeep to go to the Country Club. All of these are by persons unknown.
Edited by Dick Giordano.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Date With Debbi #1
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- Steven Rowe said...
This is a Samm Schwartz cover -
he had been the editor at Tower (editing botrh Tippy Teen and THUNDER Agents, and before that art director at Archie, when DC closed the teen humor line, he returned to Archie.
- December 4, 2008 at 3:05 AM
- -Keller said...
How do you identify his artwort? Is it he eyes, which seem pretty unique to me?
- December 20, 2008 at 4:09 PM
- Steven Rowe said...
to me, having seen 30 years of his art, it's easy to ID this late stuff (dont ask me about his 40s-50s material). but the mouth, and the body language, the shoulders. it was during the time, that he begain using a stencil type approach to the drawing - lots of room for color (he was an art director after all) - I suspect its that stencil look you are noticing in the eyes.
- December 20, 2008 at 4:36 PM
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Media book
Dated 1976
Size 9.5 x 9.5 in. / 24.1 x 24.1 cm.
Sold $10 Estimate $10 - $12
softcover; no page numbers; illustrated in colour; inscription inside front cover, some yellowing throughout, some staining and handling marks on covers noted
Publisher: West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative, Cape Dorset, Northwest Territories
Biographical Information
William Kurelek ~ Canadian OSA, RCA
see Someone With Me: the Autobiography of William Kurelek, by W.Kurelek; Kurelek's Canada, by W.Kurelek, Pagurian Press, 1978; William Kurelek: A Retrospective, by A.Isaacs, E.A.G., 1979; The Last Days and Drawings of William Kurelek, by W.Kurelek, Tundra Books, 1988; A Memoir of William Kurelek, by B.Dedora, Aya Press, 1989; William Kurelek The Messanger, by M.J.Hughes, AGGV, 2011; illustrator and author of several books including A Prairie Boy's Summer, A Prairie Boy's Winter, A Northern Nativity, They Sought a New World, plus others; N.G.C. Vol.2, G-K, ed.C.Hill, pg.390; MacDonald Vol.3 pg.693; Westbridge, Vol.2, pg.101


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Nov 12, 2010
Feed My Starving Children
Last month Lea and I had an great opportunity to do a service project. We helped package a rice meal for starving children around the world. It was a great way to help those children who go to bed hungry. What was even amazing we were able to meet some of the players from the Phoenix Cardinals. Tim Hightower who is a running back for the Cardinals made this day the frist day to volunteer. I should mention that this is his first foundation to partner up with. Lea and I had a great time.
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Back to Church Sunday 2018
Get your church ready for September 16, 2018
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A new preaching series from Luke 14-16
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Understanding the next steps to following Jesus
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5 week campaign on the beauty of Christ's bride
Hear Jesus Whisper, "Follow Me"
6 week series about Jesus changing ordinary people
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Do Furry Friends Wait For Us
Are There Animals In Heaven?
There is place of which nearly everyone believes exist, a place of which the beloved John wrote about. "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away..." (Revelation 21:1) Jesus
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God has blessed us with some very special beings.
1. I couldnt help but thinking about Dr, Dolittle when I was studying this!
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On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". We will indeed miss him--we already do.
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A re-telling of Stoker's tale
Over the weekend, news broke that Jaume Collet-Serra was going to direct a Dracula project for Leonard DiCaprio's Appian Way.
Details were thin and there wasn't even a title, although it was revealed Lee Shipman and Brian McGreevy were scripting.
Today, Deadline filled in the blanks.
The project is called Harker and Warner Bros. is closing in as the distributor. The story finds a young Jonathan Harker working for Scotland Yard who is tracking Dracula.
McGreevy also penned "Hemlock Grove," a novel that finds a vampire, a werewolf and the Frankenstein monster attending a Pennsylvania school.
Serra previously directed House of Wax and Unknown, which is hitting theaters soon.
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Naturally, Esmeralda, a Gypsy just learning to read, courtesy of Phoebus, couldn't make out Anis' childish scrawlings. Anis herself was literate enough to write a simple letter, a rarity among her people. The former Captain, ever the gentleman and all-around nice guy, read the letter. He didn't understand why the tone of Anis' letter was so pessimistic. So Andreu is coming to visit his cousin; what's the big deal about that?
The "big deal", according to Esmeralda, was that Andreu hadn't been further than Auberville, where his clan is currently camped. Being young, brash, and possessing an "It can't happen to me" attitude, Andreu could, as Anis cautioned, find himself in trouble. No doubt in a large city as Paris, there was much temptation for a young man. Anis just wanted Andreu and his friends safe.
"So, Esme," said Phoebus, "what is Andreu like? From what his mother says, he's seems like a nice kid."
"Oh he is," said Esmeralda, "but he can be a pain sometimes. I haven't seen him since we were kids. You know I came to Paris years ago. I don't think I was more than eight. The last time I saw Andreu was ten years ago, and he was so little! I can't picture him almost grown."
Phoebus understood, saying, "Well, with the climate around here so much friendlier towards the Gypsies, I think Andreu will be fine. I mean, with Judge Ouimet in charge, the King issuing that edict that all businesses must honor Gypsy patronage, things have changed."
Esmeralda nodded but said cautiously, "Some laws may have changed, Phoebus, and maybe a few people have softened up. But the old attitudes die hard. You know what it was like when Frollo was in power. People don't change their views of us overnight, and I just want Andreu to feel safe and welcome."
"He'll be fine," said Phoebus as he helped his wife spruce up the spare room. "Hey, with you and I, Quasi, and Clopin to look out for him, what could go wrong? I think we should keep him so occupied that he can't get in trouble if he tried."
Then the captain asked something else. What exactly does Andreu do? Esmeralda answered that.
"He's an entertainer like me. Tante Anis says he's teamed up with two other boys, and they do this hilarious comedy routine. Quite popular in Auberville."
"There! You see, Esme, your cousin will be fine. I bet his routine will go over well here in Paris. With all of Frollo's idiot anti-entertainment laws lifted, Andreu might come away a few francs richer."
In the Palace of Justice, the new Minister of Justice, Philippe Ouimet, walked the length of the colonnade, taking in the many sights and sounds of the city. A rare break today what with a full court docket, many prisoners yet to be interrogated, fines to levy, sentences to hand down.
It was a more relaxed Ministry of Justice, not at all like the rigidity imposed by Ouimet's predecessor Claude Frollo.
In the twenty years of Frollo's tenure, Paris literally quaked with fear. During Ouimet's fifteen or so years working under Frollo, so much had changed and for the worse in Ouimet's opinion. Although he admired his superior's meticulous approach to detail and that unflagging, unyielding authoritarianism that made Claude Frollo one of the most feared and hated man, Philippe Ouimet held many reservations.
For one, he didn't relish Frollo's penchant for inflicting the cruelest, most inhumane punishments on those who really didn't deserve such fates. Sure, Philippe did approve the use of torture but felt it best reserved for the most heinous of crimes, for those hardened criminals who possessed no "normal" morality. Inflicting pain for the sheer pleasure of it was totally repugnant to Philippe, but as Frollo's underling, he didn't dare express he objections lest he find himself begging for mercy at the hands of Frollo's merchants of pain.
Secondly, Claude Frollo's near-genocidal campaign against the Gypsies was just as nonsensical. For Philippe, he held no such animosity, although he did feel the Romany fell outside the normal order. Nevertheless, Philippe Ouimet felt as long as the Gypsies are here for good, and as long as they stay out of trouble, what harm can they inflict?
Yes, most Parisians held negative opinions on these strange peoples who possessed ways far different from the average European. After all, the Gypsies pretty much kept to themselves, indulged in what people like Frollo called "unholy" activities such as dancing and fortune-telling. However, to Philippe, they did provide a necessary outlet for Parisians.
That beautiful dancer, the one who called herself La Esmeralda, proved to Judge Ouimet to be a woman of great intelligence and natural courage. Who else would dare stand up the formidable Claude Frollo, which nearly cost her own life in the process?
To Philippe, Esmeralda was the model Gypsy, and by marrying the celebrated Captain Phoebus, she was proof her people had as much right to all things Parisians enjoyed. That included being able to shop and conduct business as they pleased.
The King, no foe of the Gypsies and not one of Frollo's biggest fans, decided it was time to relax those anti-Romany laws Frollo drew up years ago. Since there was no Claude Frollo around to harrass and persecute Gypsies anymore, His Majesty deemed it necessary to accommodate these people. And since they're obviously here to stay, why not make life's routines that more bearable? He lifted the ban on street performances, allowed for Gypsies to freely ply their trades (This made sound economic sense.), and barred any merchant or proprietor from refusing service to Gypsy customers. That meant all those shops and taverns which previously refused to serve Gypsies had to do so. Those who did not comply faced heavy fines, something most struggling businessmen could not afford.
As Philippe Ouimet stood on the colonnade watching a particularly charming group of Romany children perform a cute song and dance, he wondered if all this change was too much for most Parisians to swallow at once. Surely, there were a few who voiced opposition to, "Letting those heathens into our establishments", but Judge Ouimet stood firm. If any merchant refused service based solely on what a paying customer looked like or the color of his or her skin, His Grace would most certainly bring the offending party to justice.
So far so good. Not too many merchants complained outright, but deeply entrenched attitudes and sentiments are not easily eradicated by simply passing a handful of laws.
Judge Ouimet sighed, turning away from the happy scene. The "breather" was over; now was the time to return to work and routine. As His Grace strolled the long corridor to his private study, a young servant approached. Ever so politely, the young man said, "Beg pardon, m'lord, but the Comte DeVernay is here to see you."
A thin smile spread across Philippe's ascetic face. Judge Ouimet, while possessing the tall, lean build and angular features as Frollo, his face suggested more than abject authortarianism. His gray eyes conveyed warmth, wisdom, intellectualism; the wide, thin mouth often stretched into a playful grin. There was nothing in Philippe's appearance that suggested narcissism, hypocrisy, haughtiness...None of those traits that screamed Claude Frollo.
The good judge answered, "Ah, Bernard. Tell his lordship I am on my way."
The servant snapped to attention then hurried off down the corridor ahead of his master.
"Say, Esmeralda. Does Andreu know the way to our place? Who's to meet him once he and his friends reach the city gates?"
Phoebus busily unloaded a wagonful of extra food and wine. If Esmeralda's fourteen-year old cousin is anything like most youngsters his age, then he most likely has an endless appetite. Thank goodness the captain was able to procure enough sustenance that would probably last a week or more, but with three teenaged boys running around...
Overseeing the storage of foodstuffs, Esmeralda replied, "He's to go to the Court of Miracles then Clopin will bring him here. The other boys will stay in the Court."
"I suppose," said Phoebus, "that Clopin will steer Andreu right. If the kid's anything like I was at that age, he'll need to keep his nose clean. It's a tough age, Esmeralda, and so easy to get into trouble even when one's not aware of it. It's the growing pains thing."
Esmeralda nodded in agreement, for she recalled her own adolescence, a tough age as Phoebus said, but more troublesome for boys than girls.
"Hmm...Maybe I can enlist Quasimodo to keep Andreu occupied. You know, show him around, let him settle in, make a few friends. Hey, perhaps we could...No, that won't do."
The dancer pondered, resting her hand on her chin as a sign of deep thought. "It just came to me now. You know the Comte DeVernay has a wedding coming up."
Phoebus nodded.
"Well, and I've talked it over with Clopin, why not include Andreu and his friends in the entertainment?"
"Will it be acceptable to His Lordship?," asked Phoebus tentatively. "The comte does have a soft spot for Gypsies, but..."
Esmeralda retorted, "What's there to say 'No' to? Look, we no longer have the likes of Frollo around to mess things up for us. And the comte is, as you say, one of our greatest advocates. And he has Judge Ouimet on his side. Why so apprehensive?"
Phoebus couldn't answer that right away. Of course he knew including Andreu in the Gypsies' little presentation would be welcome, but there the captain could not shake that nagging feeling – That something was about to go completely wrong. It was well known that the Comte DeVernay procured the services of Maison Josčphine, the posh sweet shop that catered to Paris' elite. Also, Phoebus was partially acquainted with the shop's owners, Gilles and Grazide Roche. He knew Gilles was fine with the changes in doing business with Gypsies, but Grazide aired her objections in public, saying that she'd rather move away from Paris rather than wait on "Those filthy, thieving heathens." Could there be a chance Andreu and his pals might decide to walk into Maison Josčphine, thus incurring Grazide's wrath?
Shaking his head, as if throttling those negative thoughts from his mind, Phoebus agreed to his wife's suggestions. However, he issued this caveat: "Esmeralda, whatever you want for Andreu is fine with me. But I don't want to see the kid harmed, that is if he happens to cross paths with the wrong people."
TO BE CONTINUED...Go to Chapter 3
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