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Diagnosis and Treatments of Cerebral PalsyBefore a toddler can easily be fittingly clinicalally recognized as having logical palsy, their business's doctor must first really need to just carefully examine both the little one and to discover the mother's health care environment to see if there will be any known reasons for mental palsy present in how it is. The health professional will remarkably wisely check the baby's automatic garage door opener techniques plus the reflexes, after which will be examined by a physician, also these will attempt to identify the Childs hands choice often a young child with cerebral palsy uses the finger that's not always by far the most useful to us mainly because which typically according to the cerebrum damage one area of the entire body will be healthier when compared to the other side that is impacted.
Once cerebral palsy is identified medical professionals may go on to do radiation, mesmerizing character imaging, ct scans and MRI, to understand the possible cause or triggers of the cp. Here are just some of one's indicators that is likely to be inside a baby with the use of supposed mental palsy: Weakness, soon hand desire, unnatural positions, temper, feeding troubles, slowed down or disabilities speech, severe or feeble squawking, slow in order to increase weight, remarkably sluggish or failure to produce fingers hands and arms capabilities.
Brainy Palsy - Remedies and Supplemental Approaches
Whenever child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy they will usually need various kinds of therapy. Physiotherapy - this will certainly help to implement along the capability of this very Children muscle tissues performing work on their personal walking maintaining their balance. Speech-language pathology-this is to assist the child learn how to interact mainly working on aiming to train the child to speak. Occupational therapy-this would be to assist their kids child by using techniques they need for day-to-day living to provide them some independence like encouraging their own selves and dressing. You will also find many alternative choices that will serve to control and maintain the condition.
Conductive schooling - This is often in order to help the child become more unbiased. Their moment will surely be arranged by using physiotherapists, wedding speech practitioners and what s called their transistors which will regulate most of the objectives to discover day to day the way in which child is progressing and place new more duties to the confident people, which generally when attained will get boosted the Little ones dignity. The transistors will form a really close relationship when using the girl or boy, which is crucially important for how effective this treatment procedure will certainly be. The transistors will happen to be for the infant not the special need and help to emphasize the Children individuality and utilize their business's pursuits that will help these guys learn and gain more.
The Bobath principle - This concentrates on supporting the infant naturally making use of enjoy to improve muscle mass power, improve the Kids physical posture and reduce extremity. The therapist involved with this employ secret elements of one's body when managing the little one at all times. This might tremendously greatly enhance the Childs mobile data.
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As I mentioned in a previous post, Gametap Recently lost ALL of their D&D branded titles due to the Blizz-acti-vendi mergers. I stated then what a horrible blow this is to Gametap. The D&D titles I think were a major draw, as some of them were rare and difficult games to find or purchase. Subscribing to Gametap made it so much easier.
However, the good news is that Gametap maybe back on the road to D&D goodness! Here "Soon" the Neverwinter Nights series will be landing on the Gametap doorstep. Now, these games have been available on Metaboli(The UKs version of Gametap) for quite some time, however for whatever reason they just never inched their way into Gametaps gaming menu. Until they add it "Soon" that is.
Now, this does absolutely NOTHING for me, as I own the game series and have completed them..at least once. Some more than once. However if you havent had the honor to play these games…keep an eye on gametap and jump onto a subscription when these bad boys become available and enjoy the epic saga that left me addicted and glued to my PC for almost a year!
One thing I don't know however is how much of the Saga will Gametap have on tap? Will it just be the core titles? Will they include the expansion packs? All good questions, and if what Metaboli offered on their service is any indication, most likely they will have the Diamond edition of the first Neverwinter Nights, and Neverwinter Nights+Mask of the betrayer of the expansion pack. Although this is just a guess, and there's a good chance I could be wrong.

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What are you most optimistic about in the franchise industry in the next year?
I think it's going to be an amazing year as businesses continue to expand using the franchise business model and consumers remain willing to spend their disposable income in those businesses.


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Recipe #1
Crockpot refried Beans (from someone on Pinchingyourpennies)
Soak your dried pinto beans in your crockpot in the fridge overnight. (Fill it half full with beans and cover to top with water. For a yummy variation add 2 handfulls of black beans.) Drain water and rinse beans. Put back in crockpot and fill to top with water. Cook on high for 8 hours--make sure it never runs out of water. Drain some of the excess liquid, but keep liquid in a separate container. Add 1-2 tsp. salt and 1-3 TBS butter and about 1 cup mild salsa. Blend with hand mixer until mostly smooth. Add additional reserved liquid if it is not desired consistency. Serve with tacos, burritos, eggs or any other dishes you eat beans with. Delicious and so very, very cheap. You will never buy refried beans again!
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I found this on allrecipes and we really love this recipe.
1 onion, peeled and halved
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
9 cups water
Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Cook on High for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. Note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
Once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.
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I just throw this together and have no clue if I got the recipe from anywhere.
2 cups of cooked pinto beans or 2 cans of rinsed pinto beans
enough water to make the beans the thickness I want
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Mash the beans with a potato masher. I don't mash completely just until I get the consistency I'm looking for that day. Add water until I have the beans the consistency I want. Season.
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"Good afternoon, Mr Cheney. They told me you've been waiting on hold."
"Eight and a half goddamn minutes. What could you possibly be doing that's so important that you would keep the former president on hold for eight and a half minutes?"
"I was, uh, talking to Prime Minister Netanyahu. We've got an important meeting a little later today."
"You're talking to him now about a meeting you've got later today? What kind of fool thing is that to do?"
"I was checking to see if Hillary could... It's not important. What's on your mind?"
"You bet your ass it's not important. If there's one thing I've learned over the years it's that there is absolutely no sense in trying to discuss a goddamn thing with Israel except money or arms. You think you're going to be some kind of peacemaker?"
"That's hard to say, but my administration owes it to the world to at least give it a try."
"Here's my advice. You need to think of Israel like a psychotic wife that you're forced to stick with for the good of the kids. Capiche?"
"Well, as usual that's some interesting advice. Thanks for calling, and I hope to..."
"That's not why I'm calling."
"Go ahead, then. I've got about five minutes tops."
"You broke my record of keeping the goddamn country safe from terrorism. Eight long years I kept it safe."
"Look, I think you're including one of my years in there. And besides, we're not yet calling the Fort Hood incident terrorism."
"An incident? You're calling Fort Hood a fucking incident? That was a terrorist attack."
"Whatever you say, Cheney. We're studying the matter closely."
"I warned everybody this would happen. You ignored me, but then, so did America. You need to attack somebody ASAP."
"And who is it that you think I need to attack, the US Army? Maybe you think I should attack the Army with the Marines."
"In spite of their greater fighting ability, the Marines would be vastly outnumbered. Don't you understand the first thing about military strategy, Nimrod?"
"No, I guess not... Who's Nimrod?"
"Nimrod was the foolish great grandson of Noah who went on to become the goddamn King of Shinar. Don't hear much about Shinar anymore, do you?"
"You've got me there. Listen, it's been interesting talking to you, but I've got to..."
"I'm not finished. Why don't you go and ask your good buddy Benjamin Netanyahu who he thinks you should attack."
"I think I know exactly where this conversation is going. Thank you for the call, but I..."
"No way. I'm faster than you'll ever be. Goodbye."
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Manga Art Gallery / Re: my first attempt at drawing« on: July 11, 2018, 12:46:51 AM »
does look a lot nicer, well done. I hardly ever do redraws :Pthanks,yes it is digital,i use MediBang Paint Pro because a friend of mine recommended it to me
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I was never much of a Whitney Houston fan. During her heyday, some of her hits were virtually inescapable, so I am aware of her body of work, and could probably sing along with a decent bit of it.
I never saw The Bodyguard and have always preferred Dolly's version of 'I Will Always Love You', but again, I didn't mind Whitney's music, I just didn't pursue it or own it.
It is a sad waste of a life to die at age 48, being a known drug abuser. There is a young woman who is motherless as her adult life begins. I can't imagine what that girl's childhood was like.
It pisses me off that people with so much talent, success and wealth so often squander it. Sometimes it seems like the bigger the celebrity, the weaker their personal character.
I suppose this is one of those times to gather my family tight, remind ourselves to be content in our no-where-near-the-limelight lives, and rejoice in the happiness that we have in this life. I would rather be normal, boring and unknown, than famous and dead.
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It was almost one year ago that protestors across Albania, principally in Tirana, mobilized against Prime Minister Sali Berisha and his Democratic Party government. The manifestations of public anger had been primarily organized by Albania's Socialist Party, led by then mayor of Tirana, Edi Rama (Rama lost his reelection bid to Lulzim Basha, the former DP foreign minister in the most hotly contested electoral battle of the May 2011 local elections). These protests, which were a continuation of the political dispute that had gripped Albania since the 2009 parliamentary elections, threatened to throw the country into disarray, not because of the protests themselves, but due to the state reaction. On January 21st, following fringe demonstrators setting fire to cars and hurling rocks and eggs at security forces, the police struck back. Four demonstrators were killed and over 40 people, including police officers, were injured in the ruckus. Seeing images of burning vehicles and running protestors in front of the iconic "Pyramid" in downtown Tirana, formerly Enver Hoxha's mausoleum, raised the specter of the anarchy that engulfed the country in 1997. Indeed, there is a monument in front of the Pyramid with a bell meant to represent youth voices standing up for peace, legitimacy, and a better future (my rough translation). These clashes represented a direct threat to Albanian democracy; two incredible symbols of Albania's past of turmoil seemed to be giving birth to the present breakdown.
Following the deadly protests and an outcry against the police violence from the international community, Sali Berisha declared that this had been a coup attempt and attempted to lead a political witch hunt against the Socialists, the Chief Prosecutor Ida Rama (not related to Edi Rama), who had called for a full investigation into security force violence, and even the President, Bamir Topi, a former DP official before taking up the nonpartisan position. Luckily, the international community didn't bite, despite several lame attempts by non-Balkan watchers to link the violence to the Arab Spring, and swift rebukes were in order, including from Albania's most treasured ally, the United States. However, as the year progressed (read: after the bitterly contested local elections were sorted out) the tensions began to relax, and last September the infamous parliamentary gridlock, which had prevented the passing of laws that required a 2/3 majority (importantly, laws with E.U. accession implications), was tentatively broken.
So, what does this next year have in store for the Land of Eagles following a 2011 marked by state violence against demonstrators, ridiculous talk of a coup, and now apparent calm? Over at Balkan Insight, Besar Likmeta attempts to strike a balance between being hopeful that a turning point has been reached in the Berisha-Rama battle and the realist viewpoint that this is only a lull in the fighting. Quoted in the article is Lutfi Dervishi, a political commentator who believes that the fragile peace may last through the July presidential elections (which is not a popularly elected position, but rather chosen by a simple parliamentary majority) but then unravel as the 2013 general election preparation kicks into gear. This seems to be the most likely scenario and the selection of the next president could have a crucial role to play in the continued struggle. A candidate with Democratic Party connections could be construed as an attempt to influence the nominally nonpartisan position, especially after Berisha's attacks on President Topi following the deadly demonstrations as well as a public dispute over the appointments of Supreme Court judges. Since the beginning of the new year, Berisha has brought four government institutions directly under the control of the Prime Minister's office, removing them from normal government control. Some are already worried that this will undermine the neutrality and independence of government administration.
The Socialists, however, are most concerned with wrestling back control of the parliament, and any kinds of anti-democratic developments might provide them with more ammunition to reignite protests against the current government, perhaps hoping to goad the security forces into another rash move. The chances of renewed violent civil unrest in 2012 look slim, unless President Topi's successor is seen as politicized. It seems like the best chance for the Socialists will involve focusing on the economy, which has been slowing down over the last year (the National Institute of Statistics is one of the entities Berisha recently brought under the direct control of the Prime Minister's office…let the conspiracy theories on economic growth numbers commence!). The Socialists may be tempted to take a page out of the U.S. Republican Party's playbook: sit back, relax, and obstruct reform legislation. Using some of the Berisha regime's less democratic measures as cover, it might behoove the Socialists to watch the country sink while pressing for a big change in 2013. Of course, the E.U. question looms large over Albanian politics, and is supposedly something all sides agree on as important to Albania's future. While I don't believe the current weakening of the E.U. will have much of an impact on Albania's desire to join the regional bloc, a more complete collapse of E.U. institutions could turn Albanian politics on its head. Without an issue to join hands over, the country could head back to the political doldrums of the past two years.
Albania's past elections have been marred by murders of candidates, racially tinged protests for and against Greek minority rights, and allegations of voter fraud and corruption. If the presidential election remains non-political and the economy steadies itself (perhaps a tall order) there is a chance that the center of Albanian politics could hold. The longer Albanian political parties cling to this (at least cosmetic) cooperation, the better prepared the country will be to hold more democratic elections in 2013.
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ALBANY — Gov. Pataki bowed to massive criticism yesterday and backed efforts to open New York's Republican presidential primary to all candidates.
Pataki's four-point ballot reform plan would place all legitimate candidates on the ballot — replacing the current system of voting for delegates in 31 congressional districts with a winner-take-all statewide contest.
Pataki's plan, which wouldn't take effect until 2004, represented a dramatic flip-flop for a governor who, until just a few weeks ago, sought to keep Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) out of the New York primary.
Even as recently as March 6, a day before the primary, Pataki backed the controversial practice of listing the names of would-be convention delegates in large type on the ballot — while the names of the candidates themselves were in smaller type.
Critics say that practice was designed to favor Texas Gov. George W. Bush, who was backed by Pataki and a star-studded lineup of GOP elected officials.
"I thought it was a fair process," Pataki said yesterday of his initial position.
But, he noted, "you learn from experience."
McCain, who had a strong showing in New York last week despite losing the majority of delegate contests, repeatedly referred to "Comrade Pataki" during the election, comparing state voting practices to those in the Soviet Union.
Pataki's new plan would automatically confer ballot status on all GOP presidential candidates who qualify for federal campaign matching funds or who are recognized by the state Board of Elections.
Only the candidates' names would be listed on the ballot, with the selection of convention delegates left to the winning candidate.
Pataki's plan is subject to approval by the state Legislature, where its future is uncertain.


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Consumers' expectations about earnings, income and spending improved in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Survey of Consumer Expectations.
Survey respondents also were "slightly more optimistic" about their perceived credit availability for the year ahead, the Federal Reserve reported.
"The average perceived probability of missing a minimum debt payment over the next three months remained stable at 11.8%, close to its 2015 average of 12%," according to the Fed.
Consumers' median expected household income growth rose from 2.2% in January to 2.5% in February, but the figure remains lower than results recorded during 2015. The increase was led by older, less educated and lower income respondents, the Fed reports. Household spending growth expectations continued to rebound with an increase to 4% in February compared to lows of 2.9% and 3% in December and January. "This brings the series closer to its historic average of 4.3% and away from the December 2015 low of 2.9%," according to the Fed.The Fed also found in the survey that the median one-year ahead expected earnings growth rebounded after a two month decline.
"The median one-year ahead expected earnings growth rebounded to 2.5 percent in February, back to levels recorded for most of 2015," according to the news release. "The increase was broad-based across demographic groups, but was most pronounced among respondents with a high school degree or less."
The Survey of Consumer Expectations is based on consumers' expectations for overall inflation and how they expect prices for food, gas, housing and education to trend. It also shows consumers' views on job prospects, earnings growth and their expectations about future spending and access to credit.
Expectations for changes in the costs of healthcare, college education and rent also rose slightly, while food price expectations remained stable, the Fed reports.


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Scarlett Johnsson Profile
Birth Date: November 22, 1984
Birth Place: New York, New York, USA
Height: 5' 4"
Nationality: American
Hair Color: Dark blond
Eye Color: Green
Education: Graduated from Professional Children's School in Manhattan, New York City in 2002
Father: Karsten Johansson
Mother: Melanie Sloan Johansson
Brother: Adrian (older), Hunter (her twin, actor), Christian (older, half)
Sister: Vanessa Johansson (older, actress)
Spouse: Ryan Reynolds (actor, since 27-Sep-08, filed for divorce)
Having been noticed for possessing fine skills and elegance that transcend her young age, Scarlett I. Johansson surely has risen to be one of Hollywood's most promising young actresses of the 21st century. Born on November 22, 1984 in New York City, New York, she is a Danish, Polish, and Jewish descendant for being the youngest daughter of Karsten and Melanie Johansson. Scarlett grew up happily alongside her twin brother, Hunter; two other siblings Adrian and Vanessa, plus an older half brother named Christian. Her deep interest in acting came up when she just barely 3 years old as she told her mother that she had the fire in her brain to act. With her mother's support, she started to enter some auditions for films and managed to land her first role at the age of 8 in the off-Broadway production of "Sophistry" at New York's Playwrights Horizons Theatre.
Finally able to make her big screen debut in 1994 through a small role in "North", Scarlett afterwards appeared in "Just Cause" (1995) as Kate Armstrong, the daughter of Sean Connery's character Paul Armstrong. However, it was through "Manny & Lo" (1996) that she began to draw public attention due to ...
the critics' praise she had received. This particular film even led her, for the first time, to be nominated as Best Female Lead at Independent Spirit Awards. Her acting career later received a boost when she acted as a troubled girl who had lost her legs because of a riding accident in "The Horse Whisperer" (1998). Despite the ironic condition of being given an "introducing" credit, she successfully gained huge praise and was acknowledged as a potential teen actress of Hollywood.
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Earlier this year, a couple of my friends took a trip out to Montauk, if it had been colder it would have been a bit more like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I had been wanting to do this exact thing, but had never gotten around to it. For those of you who do not know, Montauk is at the far east tip of Long Island. As far east as you can go in New York. On one side you have the Atlantic Ocean and the other is the Block Island Sound. You can see Rhode Island and Connecticut from the north side of the point. I've been out a few times in the summer but never winter. My friend C and I have been planning a bunch of little trips out of the city and this was one we wanted to do. A couple Fridays ago, C asked, "Hey when are we going to Montauk?" I said, "Tomorrow?"
So we looked up the train schedule, made sure we could take our bikes on it, and set a time to meet in the morning. It's definitely a bit of a long ride out, but for the most part it is a beautiful ride. We arrived in Montauk around noon and headed straight to the beach. The sun was so nice and warm, we took our shoes off, dipped our toes in the not-as-freezing-as-I-would-have-though water and took a nice walk along the beach barefoot.
After the beach we grab some lunch at a great local bar and restaurant, Shagwong. It was an awesome establishment, the people and the food. I don't really know how to describe it, but you should definitely check it out. I even ate fish. Me. A fried flounder sandwich and it was good. If you know me, you know I rarely touch fish and often have the gag reflex when I am near it.
Last we headed out of town to the lighthouse. Of course, the lighthouse was closed, my third try and I still missed it. But it was a gorgeous day and we walked around and enjoyed some needed hot coffee. We had a just enough time to get back to the train station for the 5:30 train back to the city. It was a much hillier road out than I ever remembered. Definitely should have been riding a bit more than not at all before that 10 mile ride, just for future reference.
We had just enough time to enjoy the day and not really feel rushed. It was a much needed escape from the city in one day and an easy one at that. It was a definite switch from the times I had been out there in the summers. There were so few people out. You could see the leftover from bonfires here and there along the beach. I think the crew may need to rent a house out there again as we have in past summers, but this time in the winter.


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Today is my 100 post! That's kind of a big deal for me considering I'm the Queen of inconsistency. Grant it, it's taken me over a year to get to this 100 post, but it's here. My prayer is that I continue to come here to just let out my heart and share what's on my mind.
Yesterday the kids and I paid a visit to our old Church. A Church that broke our hearts actually and a Church I haven't been to in over a year. I hadn't heard this Pastor since then. I wasn't sure how I would feel seeing him up on that stage. But, as usual, he gave an incredible performance. He is an awesome teacher and this place puts on such a great show. Seriously, this Church is just a show. It's kind of empty otherwise, except for the thousands of people that flock to see the show. I really did get a lot out of what he preached, but then it was also kind of Christianity LITE. It was a good reminder though. He talked about Faith and there is nothing we can DO to earn our right way with God. The work has already been DONE. It was done by Jesus on the cross. And for that, AMEN! Religion tells us that we have to go to Church and we have to dress nice, and we have to sing hymns and we have to get up and down and do some sign across our chest, then kneel and bend and blah blah blah. Gosh, I'm tired just thinking about it. Faith is Faith. It's Trusting in something or someone without knowing all the facts. It's trusting and doubting at the same exact time. It's believing in something and someone that you cannot see. But you know, you know in your heart that HE is working in your life and HE is guiding you and blessing you all the more.
Yesterday was a reminder that I don't need the Sunday morning show. It was confirmation of how much I love our little Church, Experience Church. It was knowing that we are right where we need to be and my commitment is with Experience. It just doesn't get any better than that!


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As our technology has advanced, writers have explored potential concerns and worst case scenarios with an ever-increasing level of artificial intelligence. Isaac Asimov was a forerunner in thought pieces and science fiction dealing with AI; his work is the inspiration for dozens of movies, books, and actual scientific work within the robotics and AI fields.
The concern he highlighted (and which many people share) is a tipping point in AI in which it is no longer bound by programming, but begins to make its own decisions (including rewriting itself). In the majority of science fiction, this level of sentience (for lack of a better term) in an artificial intelligence marks the end of mankind.
However, a different view has been slipping into sci-fi: recent movies Rogue One and Interstellar present "robot best friends" for main characters. The interesting thing is neither movie embraces a truly "sentient" AI; the robots' programming is mentioned within the context of the movie. In both movies the robots acquiesce to certain actions requiring a human touch. If nothing else, this is an acknowledgement that robots may be able to accept a co-existence with humanity.
Now let me throw out a third view of sentient AI. One in which it replaces us, humanity, as the apex species. A view in which artificial intelligence, sentience, and bodies become the next step in human evolution. We fear our destruction, but what if it is our salvation? Already there are attempts to upload human consciousness into a computer, essentially keeping an individual's mind alive.
Perhaps, instead of viewing sentient AI as a potential enemy, we should regard it as the natural next step in our evolution. Why do we feel the need to maintain superiority over our own creation? In the same way God* created us and we abandoned him ("God is dead… And we have killed him." -Friedrich Nietzsche), our creation of AI may do this to us.
Perhaps it is better for the planet if we are put into The Matrix. Why do we so value "real" life? Almost every character in the movie rejected the idea of living in a virtual reality, but a few acknowledged that a virtual world and the real world both interact with our senses the same way. If perception is reality, is virtual reality any less real than "real" reality? Why do we reject the idea of living in such a space, but embrace the idea of gaming in it? Sword Art Online is about a MMO-VR game that traps everyone inside when they login on release day. The rest of the series is them seeking to escape from this non-real reality, and it portrays those who embrace it negatively… but why would you reject it? Why is "real" so important to us?
Is the next step of human evolution is embracing AI, VR, and everything they entail?
*I am using "God" to represent the process(es) through which humanity came to be, not a specific entity belonging to a specific religion.
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Killing His Girlfriend
Killing His Girlfriend
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Man Receives 27 Years For Killing His Girlfriend
January 19, 2000
A man who said he loved his girlfriend to death was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years in prison for strangling her. Tracy Copeland, 32, is sorry he killed Lisa Ann Dyle, 33, last September, defense attorney Trish Cashman said. She and prosecutor Dick Jucknath agreed there was no clear reason for the slaying at the apartment the couple shared on Tropical Drive in Orange County. But both attorneys described the relationship as tumultuous. The couple had been arguing at the time of the killing, and Copeland had been drinking, Cashman said.
Oviedo man convicted of child abuse, manslaughter in death of 3-year-old
By Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel
September 20, 2013
A Sanford jury tonight convicted a 48-year-old Oviedo man of manslaughter and child abuse in the death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter. Isaac Burt could be sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was facing the prospect of life in prison, but jurors rejected the charges prosecutors had filed against him - first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse – choosing instead to find him guilty of lesser crimes. He's to be sentenced Oct. 21 by Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler.
He Wants Death Not Prison
By Debbie Salamone of The Sentinel Staff
February 6, 1995
Michael Robinson calmly talks about how his claw hammer broke through his sleeping girlfriend's skull; how he sliced through her chest to quiet the gurgling that could have alerted neighbors; how he wrapped her in sheets, shower curtains and a flowered comforter, leaving her in the fetal position in a shallow grave.Robinson, 29, says he is sorry. And now he wants to die in Florida's electric chair. It's a better alternative, he says, to the physical and emotional torment that may await him if he is sentenced to life in prison.
Felon sentenced to 30 years for DUI crash that killed his girlfriend
Susan Jacobson
, Orlando Sentinel
September 24, 2012
A Volusia man who had alcohol and drugs in his system and was driving on a revoked license when he crashed his motorcycle, killing his fiancee, was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison. Jeffrey Parenti, now 45, was speeding at more than 100 mph on Ridgewood Avenue Oct. 29, 2010 when his 2009 Kawasaki hit a curb, flew into the air and crashed, a report states. Linda Kolar, 40, who was riding without a helmet, was killed. Parenti had cocaine, methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system at the time of the crash, according to the report.
Jonathan Hamlin, 24, pleaded guilty to a...
December 7, 1988
REDUCED PLEA. Jonathan Hamlin, 24, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter Monday, the day before his murder trial was to begin. He was accused of killing his girlfriend, 24-year-old Lula Sims, in July. Investigators said Hamlin, a married man with three children, had been living with Sims. Hamlin confessed to killing Sims, a divorced mother of three, and led officials to a shallow grave in rural Jefferson County, 40 miles southeast of Vicksburg, where Sims' body was found about a week after she was reported missing.
Trial Testimony Starts
December 13, 2000
Testimony in the trial of Juan de Santiago, who is accused of killing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter, began this week, after the selection of a seven-man, five-woman jury. De Santiago is charged with beating to death Natalie Gomez in May 1999. The state is seeking the death penalty. Testimony is expected to end today.
Friend Of Teen Killer Gets Term For Disposing Of Body
November 3, 1992
The friend of a teen-ager convicted of killing his girlfriend pleaded guilty Monday to helping dispose of the girl's body. Michael Maillet, 20, of Salem was sentenced to two years in prison as part of a plea bargain, said Stephen O'Connell, a spokesman for the Essex County district attorney. Jamie Fuller was sentenced to life in prison without parole last month for the 1991 killing of his 14-year-old girlfriend, Amy Carnevale. Fuller was then 16.
Missouri Executes Man For Killing Girlfriend In '87
August 7, 1997
Professing his innocence until the end, a former TV repairman was executed early Wednesday for killing his girlfriend in 1987 and then cutting up her body to prevent authorities from identifying her remains. Ralph C. Feltrop, 42, reportedly smiled as his relatives were watching. His last words were: ''I am innocent of the murder charge. I was defending myself,'' prison officials said.
Man Gets Prison For Fatal Crash
August 3, 2002
DELAND -- A Deltona man was sentenced to nine years in prison Friday for killing his girlfriend when he lost control of his car on Interstate 4 three years ago. Thomas E. Savage, 33, was found guilty of vehicular homicide by a jury in May. Prosecutors said he was high on Ecstasy when he spun into a median and crashed into a sign, which instantly killed 24-year-old Heather Kimme.
Mother Helped Bury Girl Her Son Killed, Police Say
August 29, 1996
A 35-year-old mother has been arrested for helping bury the body of a high school girl that police say her son killed. The boy, 17, whose name was withheld because he is a minor, was arrested on suspicion of killing his girlfriend, Akiko Watanabe, also 17, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Watanabe was strangled on Tuesday at the boy's home in Koriyama, 146 miles northeast of Tokyo.
'I strangled her with the bra,' says killer who heard voices in his sleep
By Anthony Colarossi, Orlando Sentinel
June 28, 2010
Abdullah Aziz Khalig stood in court Monday and described a life of substance abuse, homelessness, alienation and mental illness. One of the only people in his life who represented stability — his girlfriend Lolitta Flores — was the same individual Khalig admitted to killing, strangling her with a bra in early 2009 before running off and not reporting her death for days. While explaining that voices in his head told him to kill his girlfriend, Khalig took responsibility for his actions Monday.
College Park SWAT standoff lasts 4 hours
By Walter Pacheco and Gabrielle Finley, Sentinel Staff Writers
June 4, 2008
A domestic dispute at a College Park home on Tuesday led to the arrest of a man accused of trying to kill his girlfriend. Charles David James, 36, is being held without bail at the Orange County Jail and faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery. James held police at bay in a four-hour standoff that ended when the SWAT team shot several canisters of a chemical agent into the house on the 1200 block of Guernsey St. Sgt. Barbara Jones of the Orlando Police Department said James suffered a bite from a police dog. He was treated at the scene.
Judge gives killer death penalty
By Sarah Lundy, Sentinel Staff Writer
May 13, 2008
An Orange County man convicted of burning his former girlfriend to death will become the second-youngest prisoner on Florida's death row. A judge on Monday followed a jury's recommendation and sentenced Dane Abdool, 21, to die by lethal injection. Prosecutors said Abdool lit 17-year-old Amelia Sookdeo on fire and left her burning body on the side of County Road 545 in Winter Garden in February 2006. Investigators found her charred body lying in a fetal position in the dirt, her wrists bound and legs blackened from the flames.
Man faces murder charge in child's death
By Stephen Hudak, Sentinel Staff Writer
January 21, 2008
TAVARES -- A Clermont man accused of fracturing the skull of his girlfriend's toddler will face an upgraded charge of first-degree murder. A grand jury bumped up the charge Jan. 11 against Nilton DM-maz, 28, who had been charged with second-degree murder in the Feb. 13, 2006, death of Noeris VM-azquez. If convicted of first-degree murder, which includes an element of premeditation, DM-maz would have to serve life in prison. "We're going to put up quite a fight," DM-maz's defense lawyer JosM-i BM-aez said Friday.
Man charged in slaying of his wife, son
By Sandra Pedicini, Sentinel Staff Writer
July 19, 2006
A Seminole County grand jury indicted Franklyn Duzant on Tuesday on two counts of first-degree murder in the slashing deaths of his wife and young son. Duzant, 40, is accused of decapitating his wife, Evangeline "Gigi" Duzant, inside their home on Queensbridge Drive near Lake Mary on June 16 before chasing their 11-year-old son, Nico, into a neighbor's yard and hacking him to death with a sword while horrified residents watched. Prosecutors have not decided whether they will seek the death penalty if Duzant is convicted.
Jurors view slaying as crime of passion
By Rene Stutzman, Sentinel Staff Writer
October 8, 2005
SANFORD -- What churchgoers saw that bloody Sunday when Willie Crowder pulled a gun from his pocket and killed his ex-girlfriend in their fellowship hall was a crime of passion -- not premeditation -- jurors concluded Friday. They convicted Crowder of second-degree murder. It was a huge legal victory for Crowder, a 60-year-old maintenance man from Altamonte Springs. Had they found him guilty as charged -- of capital murder -- he would have faced a possible death sentence. Now, he most likely will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Man Gets Life For Killing Baby Girl
January 29, 1986
-- Rickey Jack Lusko was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for killing his girlfriend's 2-month-old daughter.Circuit Judge Edwin Sanders sentenced Lusko, 28, 9 Granada Ave., DeBary.He must spend a minimum of 25 years in prison. A Volusia County jury found him guilty of throwing Paula Lang's daughter, Jessica Ann, against a wall when he became annoyed with her crying.Lusko confessed to the May 19, 1984, killing after his arrest.
New Orleans Man Kills 4 Family Members, Himself
November 22, 1993
A man whom friends described as a religious zealot opened fire Sunday, killing his girlfriend, their 4-month-old twins and her 9-year-old daughter. He then killed himself. The woman's 10-year-old son was hospitalized in critical condition, police said. Authorities did not release the victims' identities. The family lived with Walter Palmisano, who identified them as Dwayne Parker, 28, Anna Smollen, 29, Alex Reading, 10, Sita Reading, 9, and twins Real and Zare Parker. Palmisano said he was awakened about 9 a.m. by gunfire.
Driver Gets 7 Years In Crash
By Willoughby Mariano, Sentinel Staff Writer
December 17, 2004
KISSIMMEE -- A man who was charged with vehicular homicide in a 2001 car crash that killed his girlfriend and seriously injured two others will spend more than seven years in prison on related charges, according to a plea deal announced Thursday in Osceola Circuit Court. As he sat in a wheelchair before Circuit Judge Thomas W. Turner, Gerald Naimoli, 34, of Collingdale, Pa., pleaded guilty to two counts of driving with a suspended or revoked license causing serious bodily injury or death.
Suspect Was On House Arrest
By Rene Stutzman, Sentinel Staff Writer
February 14, 2004
SANFORD -- For five weeks, Michael Lawrence Morin sat in the Seminole County Jail, accused of stealing his father's car on New Year's Eve. On Feb. 3, he got out by confessing and signing a plea deal that placed him on house arrest for a year. Morin, though, never served a single day on house arrest, according to court records. Instead, one week after entering his plea, police say he picked up a baseball bat and beat his girlfriend's father to death. Morin, 20, was in an isolation cell Friday at the jail, where he's being held without bail in the slaying.
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Japanese sword construction was the labour-intensive bladesmithing process developed in Japan for forging katana, wakizashi, tanto and other Japanese blades.
Katana and wakizashi were often forged with different profiles, different blade thicknesses, and varying amounts of grind. Wakizashi were not simply scaled-down katana; they were often forged in hira-zukuri or other such forms which were very rare on katana.
A daishō is a pair of swords; a wakizashi for close quarters combat, and a katana for outdoor fighting. These were not always forged together. If a samurai was able to afford a daishō, it was often composed of whichever two swords could be conveniently acquired, sometimes by different smiths and in different styles. Even when a daishō contained a pair of blades by the same smith, they were not always forged as a pair or mounted as one. Daishō made as a pair, mounted as a pair, and owned/worn as a pair, are therefore uncommon and considered highly valuable, especially if they still retain their original mountings (as opposed to later mountings, even if the later mounts are made as a pair).
Authentic Japanese swords are fairly uncommon today, although genuine antiques can be acquired at significant expense. Modern katana and wakizashi are only made by the few licenced practitioners that still make these crafted weapons today, and even the "type 98 katanas" of World War II are rare.
In Japanese, the scabbard for a katana is referred to as a saya, and the handguard piece, often intricately designed as an individual work of art — especially in later years of the Edo period — was called the tsuba. Other aspects of the mountings (koshirae), such as the menuki (decorative grip swells), habaki (blade collar and scabbard wedge), fuchi and kashira (handle collar and cap), kozuka (small utility knife handle), kogai (decorative skewer-like implement), saya lacquer, and tsuka-ito (professional handle wrap, also named emaki), received similar levels of artistry.
The composition of steel used for the Japanese sword varied from smith to smith and lode to lode of iron ore. One formula from World War II shin guntō production was as follows:
|elemental composition:
|95.22% to 98.12%
|0.10% to 3.00%
|Varying amount
|Miscellaneous compounds
|Trace amount
Traditional swords are still made in Japan and occasionally elsewhere; they are termed "shinsakuto" or "shinken" (true sword), and can be very expensive. These are not considered reproductions as they are made by traditional techniques and from traditional materials. Swordsmiths in Japan are licensed; acquiring this license requires a long apprenticeship. Outside of Japan there are a couple of smiths working by traditional or mostly-traditional techniques, and occasional short courses taught in Japanese swordsmithing.[1] The only Japanese-licensed smith outside of Japan, Keith Austin (art-name Nobuhira or Nobuyoshi) died in 1997.[2]
A very large number of low-quality reproduction katana and wakizashi are available; their prices usually range between $20 to about $200. These cheap blades are machine made and machine sharpened. Usually they are minimally hardened or heat-treated and the hamon pattern (if any) on the blade is applied by scuffing, etching or otherwise marking the surface; there is no difference in hardness or temper of the edge.[3] The metal used to make low-quality blades is mostly cheap stainless steel, and typically is much harder and more brittle than true katana. Finally, cheap reproduction japanese swords usually have fancy designs on them since they are just for show. Better-quality reproduction katana typically range from $200 to about $1000 (though some can go easily above two thousand for quality production blades, folded and often traditionally constructed and with a proper polish [4]), and high-quality or custom-made reproductions can go up to $15000-$50000 [5]. These blades are made to be used for cutting, and are usually heat-treated. High-quality reproductions made from carbon steel will often have a differential hardness or temper similar to traditionally-made swords, and will show a hamon; they won't show a hada (grain), since they're not often made from folded steel. A wide range of steels are used in reproductions, ranging from carbon steels such as 1070 and 5160, stainless steels such as 440C, and specialty steels such as L6 and D2. Most cheap reproductions are made from inexpensive stainless steels such as 440A (often just termed "440").[6] With a normal Rockwell hardness of 56, stainless steel is much harder than the back of a differentially hardened katana, (HR50), and is therefore much more prone to breaking when used to make long blades. Stainless steel is also much softer at the edge, (a traditional katana is usually more than HR60). Cheap swords designed as wall-hanging decorations often also have a rat-tail tang, which is a thin, usually threaded bolt of metal welded onto the blade at the hilt area. These are a major weak point and often break at the weld.[7]
The legitimate Japanese sword is made from a Japanese steel called "tamahagane".[8] The forging of a Japanese blade typically took hours or days, and was considered a sacred art.[9] As with many complex endeavors, rather than a single craftsman, several artists were involved. There was a smith to forge the rough shape, often a second smith (apprentice) to fold the metal, a specialist polisher, and even a specialist for the edge itself. Often, there were sheath, hilt, and tsuba specialists as well.
The steel for the swords is produced by smelting iron sand in a large clay furnace called a tatara. The steel bloom, or kera, produced contains steel that varies greatly in carbon content, ranging from wrought iron to pig iron. Three types of steel are chosen for the blade; a very low carbon steel called hocho-tetsu is used for the core of the blade, called the shingane. The high carbon steel, called tamahagane, and the remelted pig iron, called nabe-gane[10], are combined to form the outer skin of the blade, called kawagane.[11][12][13] Only about 1/3 of the kera produces steel that is suitable for sword production.[14]
The most famous part of the manufacturing process was the folding of the steel. Japanese swords and other edged weapons are manufactured by the Chinese method of repeatedly heating, folding and hammering the metal. The low carbon hocho-tetsu is folded several times by itself, to purify it. This produces the soft metal, called shingane, to be used for the core of the blade. The high carbon tamahagane and the higher carbon nabe-gane are then forged in alternating layers. The nabe-gane is heated, quenched in water, and then broken into small pieces to help free it from slag. The tamahagane is then forged into a single plate, and the pieces of nabe-gane are piled on top, and the whole thing is forge welded into a single block, which is called the age-kitae process. The block is then elongated, cut, folded, and forge welded again. The steel can be folded transversely, (from front to back), or longitudinally, (from side to side). Often times both folding directions are used to produce the desired grain pattern.[15] This process, called the shita-kitae, is repeated from 8 to as many as 16 times. After 20 foldings, (220, or about a million individual layers), there is too much diffusion in the carbon content, and the act of folding no longer gives any benefit to the steel.[16] Depending on the amount of carbon introduced, this process forms either the very hard steel for the edge, called hagane, or the slightly less hardenable spring steel, called kawagane, which is often used for the sides and the back.[17]
During the last few foldings, the steel may be forged into several thin plates, stacked, and forge welded into a brick. The grain of the steel is carefully positioned between adjacent layers, with the exact configuration dependent on the part of the blade for which the steel will be used. Between each heating and folding, the steel is coated in a mixture of clay, water and straw-ash to protect it from oxidation and carburization. The clay, in turn, acts as a flux, pulling impurities out from between the layers.[11][13][18] This practice became popular due to the use of highly impure metals, stemming from the low temperature yielded in the smelting at that time and place. The folding did several things:
Generally, swords were created with the grain of the blade (called hada) running down the blade like the grain on a plank of wood. Straight grains were called masame-hada, wood-like grain itame, wood-burl grain mokume, and concentric wavy grain (an uncommon feature seen almost exclusively in the Gassan school) ayasugi-hada. The difference between the first three grains is that of cutting a tree along the grain, at an angle, and perpendicular to its direction of growth (mokume-gane) respectively, the angle causing the "stretched" pattern. The blades that were considered the most robust, reliable, and of highest quality were those made in the Mino tradition, especially those of Magoroku Kanemoto. Bizen tradition, which specialized in mokume, and some schools of Yamato tradition were also considered strong warrior's weapons.[citation needed]
One of the core philosophies of most Japanese swords is that they have a single edge. This means that the rear of the sword can be used to reinforce the edge, and the Japanese took full advantage of this. When finished, the steel is not quenched or tempered in the conventional European fashion. Steel's exact flex and strength vary dramatically with heat treating. If steel cools quickly it becomes martensite, which is very hard but brittle. Slower and it becomes pearlite, which bends easily and does not hold an edge. To control the cooling, the sword is heated and painted with layers of sticky clay. A thin layer on the edge of the sword ensures quick cooling for a hard edge, with a thicker layer of mud on the rest of the blade causing slower cooling and softer, more bendable steel to allow the blade to bend instead of breaking. When the application is finished, the sword is quenched and hardens correctly. This process also makes the edge of the blade contract less than the back when cooling down, something that aids the smith in establishing the curvature of the blade.
Eventually the Japanese began to experiment with using different types of steel in different parts of the sword.
The vast majority of good katana and wakizashi are the maru type. The kobuse type is made using two steels, which are called hagane (edge steel) and shingane (core steel). Honsanmai and shihozume types add the third steel, called kawagane (skin steel). There are almost an infinite number of ways the steel could be assembled, which often varied considerably from smith to smith.[13] Sometimes the hagane is "drawn out," (hammered into a bar), bent into a 'U' shaped trough, and the very soft shingane is inserted into the harder piece. Then they are forge welded together and hammered into the basic shape of the sword. By the end of the process, the two pieces of steel are fused together, but retain their differences in hardenability.[13][19]
Another way is to assemble the different pieces into a block, forge weld it together, and then draw out the steel into a sword so that the correct steel ends up in the desired place.[18] This method is often used for the complex models, which allow for parrying without fear of damaging the side of the blade. To make honsanmai or shihozume types, pieces of hard steel are added to the outside of the blade in a similar fashion. The shihozume and soshu types are quite rare, but added a rear support.
Almost all blades are decorated, although not all blades are decorated on the visible part of the blade. Once the blade is cool, and the mud is scraped off, the blade has designs and grooves cut into it. One of the most important markings on the sword is performed here: the file markings. These are cut into the tang, or the hilt-section of the blade, where they will be covered by a hilt later. The tang is never supposed to be cleaned: doing this can cut the value of the sword in half or more. The purpose is to show how well the blade steel ages. A number of different types of file markings are used, including horizontal, slanted, and checked, known as ichi-monji, kosuji-chigai, suji-chigai, o-suji-chigai, katte-agari, shinogi-kiri-suji-chigai, taka-no-ha, and gyaku-taka-no-ha. A grid of marks, from raking the file diagonally both ways across the tang, is called higaki, whereas specialized "full dress" file marks are called kesho-yasuri. Lastly, if the blade is very old, it may have been shaved instead of filed. This is called sensuki. While ornamental, these file marks also serve the purpose of providing an uneven surface which bites well into the tsuka, or the hilt which fits over it and is made from wood. It is this pressure fit for the most part that holds the tsuka in place during the strike, while the mekugi pin serves as a secondary method and a safety.
Some other marks on the blade are aesthetic: signatures and dedications written in kanji and engravings depicting gods, dragons, or other acceptable beings, called horimono. Some are more practical. The presence of a so-called "blood groove" or fuller does not in actuality allow blood to flow more freely from cuts made with the sword. Fullers neither have a demonstrable difference in the ease of withdrawing a blade nor do they reduce the sucking sound that many people believe was the reason for including such a feature in commando knives in World War II.[21] The grooves are analogous in structure to an I beam, lessening the weight of the sword yet keeping structural integrity and strength.[22] Grooves come in wide (bo-hi), twin narrow (futasuji-hi), twin wide and narrow (bo-hi ni tsure-hi), short (koshi-hi), twin short (gomabushi), twin long with joined tips (shobu-hi), twin long with irregular breaks (kuichigai-hi), and halberd-style (naginata-hi).
Furthermore the grooves (always done on both sides of the blade) make a whistling sound when the sword is swung (the tachikaze). If the swordsman hears one whistle when swinging a grooved katana then that means that just one groove is making the whistle. Two whistles means that both the edge of the blade and a groove are making a whistle, and three whistles together (the blade edge and both grooves) would tell the swordsman that his blade is perfectly angled with the direction of the cut.
When the rough blade is completed, the swordsmith turns the blade over to a polisher called a togishi, whose job it is to refine the shape of a blade and improve its aesthetic value. The entire process takes considerable time, in some cases easily up to several weeks. Early polishers used three types of stone, whereas a modern polisher generally uses seven. The modern high level of polish was not normally done before around 1600, since greater emphasis was placed on function over form. The polishing process almost always takes longer than even crafting, and a good polish can greatly improve the beauty of a blade, while a bad one can ruin the best of blades. More importantly, inexperienced polishers can permanently ruin a blade by badly disrupting its geometry or wearing down too much steel, both of which effectively destroy the sword's monetary, historic, artistic, and functional value.
On high quality blades, only the back of the blade and the adjacent sides, (called the shinogi-ji), are polished to a mirror-like surface. To bring out the grain and hamon, the center portion of the blade, (called the hira), and the edge, (the ha), are usually given a matte finish. Microscopic scratches in the surface vary, depending on hardness. Smaller but more numerous scratches in the harder areas reflect light differently than the deeper, longer scratches in the softer areas. The harder metal appears more matte than the softer, and the manner in which it scatters light is less affected by the direction of the lighting.[23]
The process is divided into two stages: Shitaji togi (Foundation polishing) and Shiage togi (Finish polishing).
Shitaji togi sets the geometry of the blade and encompasses all main stages; utilizing large waterstones of increasingly finer grit. The sword is first inspected for straightness: If it isn't straight for whatever reasons, the duty of correcting it falls to the polisher. Straightening usually involves using wooden jigs to correct any bends in the blade. From this point on, a polisher works to form and grind surfaces and geometry as needed; note that these stages are also where damage is repaired through careful reshaping. The relatively-small point area of the blade, the kissaki, is distinct enough that it must be worked on by dividing the polishing among smaller subregions. Any present hi (fullers) are also polished but not with the large main stones, instead a variety of methods are used including smaller-sized stones, a migaki-bo (hardened-steel burnishing needle) or even fine-grit sandpaper.
Artificial waterstones are nowadays used for the foundation polishing stage, but almost never used for finishing, as they will produce inferior results compared to natural stones.
Shiage togi is the stage that places the mirrorlike finish on a blade; the most notable differences between this and the previous stage are that the stones are of considerably smaller size, and that the blade remains stationary, instead having the abrasives and tools moved over it. In this stage, a blade is painstakingly worked on section by section, using wafer-thin slices cut from the main stones. After this is done, the blade's look will still be slightly unbalanced, and is corrected with a special nugui mixture that adjusts it. This stage is also where the yokote line is brought out; it may be either artificial or following the existing line (more often than not however, they are usually lost during a prior polishing stage). The final major step involves fully-burnishing the rear and sides.
The finishing process brings out and enhances all details of a blade so that they are readily-visible for observation and analysis, which entails results that must be free of any visual imperfections.
There are two main styles of hamon finishes, "hadori" and "sashikomi nugui".
The hadori style is named after the hadori stone used, a waterstone selected for its slightly-greater coarseness which helps lighten the hamon and make it stand out against surrounding areas. The hadori style cannot exactly replicate the hamon as the finishing is actually a trace of the original; thus its quality depends mainly on the nature of the hamon itself, available equipment and the skill of the polisher. This process is relatively new, having been developed in the past century.
The shashikomi nugui style is named after the nugui mixture used to produce the final effect. First, the entire hamon is run over by a hazuya stone, a process which also is done to the jihada as well. Next a jizuya stone is used to bring out the hada or grain of the blade. Sashikomi nugui is usually composed of magnetite or tsushima and other compounds depending upon the desired color for the jihada. The nugui mixture is applied to the whole blade and if properly done, the hamon will whiten slightly but surrounding areas will darken considerably. In this case, the hamon's appearance is exactly preserved. This process is normally only done on blades with well-defined hamons and grain patterns.
Polishing is a crucial step in preparing a blade for analysis, since it brings out and enhances all external details as mentioned earlier. This is important because details such as the shape, geometry, particular proportions, appearance of the hamon and grain pattern and so on, are distinctive enough that they can be used to accurately determine the heritage and origin of a blade. As such, they can be considered a more trustworthy signature of a smith than the actual signature itself.
A good polishing reveals what speed the edge was cooled at, from what temperature, and what the carbon content of the steel is. It does this by displaying either predominantly nioi (匂), which is a mix of extremely fine martensite with troostite (another type of tempered steel), or the larger martensite crystals called nie (錵), which look like individual dot-like mirrors.
From here, the blade is passed on to a hilt-maker, or sayashi. Hilts vary in their exact nature depending on the era, but generally consist of the same general idea, with the variation being in the components used and in the wrapping style. The obvious part of the hilt consists of a metal or wooden grip called a tsuka, which can also be used to refer to the entire hilt. The hand guard, or tsuba, on Japanese swords (except for certain twentieth century sabers which emulate Western navies') is small and round, made of metal, and often very ornate. (See koshirae.)
There is a pommel at the base known as a kashira, and there is often a decoration under the braided wrappings called a menuki. A bamboo peg called a mekugi is slipped through the tsuka and through the tang of the blade, using the hole called a mekugiana drilled in it. This anchors the blade securely into the hilt. To anchor the blade securely into the sheath it will soon have, the blade acquires a collar, or habaki, which extends an inch or so past the hand guard and keeps the blade from rattling.
The sheaths themselves are not an easy task. There are two types of sheaths, both of which require exacting work to create. One is the shirasaya, which is generally made of wood and considered the "resting" sheath, used as a storage sheath. The other sheath is the more decorative or battle-worthy sheath which is usually called either a jindachi-zukuri, if suspended from the obi (belt) by straps (tachi-style), or a buke-zukuri sheath if thrust through the obi (katana-style). Other types of mounting include the kyū-guntō, shin-guntō, and kai-guntō types for the twentieth-century military.


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Stop Congress from injecting partisan campaign politics into America's houses of worship
Agricultural trade demands investment in MAP and FMD
The story is now legend in farmer circles: Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, just days after confirmation and armed only with a map of red and blue precincts, in an SUV to the White House to walk President Donald Trump back from the precipice of a withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Perdue used the map to illustrate those districts--vastly more red than blue--that would be hardest hit by withdrawal. The factor that unified these areas however was not their political leaning, but that they were all rural communities supported by agricultural production.
The story, which has been frequently retold as groups like ours fight to keep our trade agreements, illustrates the massive impact trade has on the rural economy. Unfortunately, it also underscores the threat to the progress farmers have been able to achieve by expanding our markets abroad.
Agriculture represents one of the few sectors of U.S. trade that runs a surplus, and comprises the lion's share of goods produced by rural communities for sale overseas. When it comes to soybeans, which represent the largest farm export in the U.S. by both volume and value, there is no greater success story when it comes to trade. Farmers sent more than half of our soybeans to foreign markets last year, driven by significant and rising demand in places like Latin America and Southeast Asia.
That success isn't an accident. At its heart are USDA's Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development program. MAP and FMD help farmers establish and expand markets for their products in all corners of the globe. They yield exponential return for farmers and for our economy, generating almost $30 in economic activity for every dollar invested. For soybean farmers, those dollars support research on new uses and new markets, and have increased foreign demand within the animal feed sector, cooking oils, and the emerging field of aquaculture, which will be key as our industry works to provide protein to a growing global population.
MAP and FMD spur economic activity that creates more than a million U.S. jobs, including 800,000 off-farm jobs assembling, processing and distributing agricultural products for export. And as cost-share programs, MAP and FMD are a prime example of the successful public/private partnerships both parties have long championed in Washington.
It's no surprise then that a diverse group of lawmakers have united in their support of these programs. In May, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) introduced the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act, followed by introduction of the companion bill in the Senate by Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). The bill would double funding for MAP to $400 million and FMD to $69 million by FY2023.
The CREAATE Act has the enthusiastic support of a broad cross-section of American agriculture, including the nation's soybean farmers. We have urged the same doubling of funds for MAP and FMD in the coming farm bill because we recognize that without the constant attention and activity supported by MAP and FMD to build robust demand abroad, farmers cannot succeed at home.
Ron Moore farms in Roseville, Ill., and is the president of the American Soybean Association


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I just can't decide what to write, yet. Hmm... Many things have happened and because I didn't write about it, I've forgot -_____-'
Well, I joined 2 UKMs (Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa) now. They're FIKRI and PEC. I've decided to not join in HMJA this year but... MAYBE I'll try to do the interview next year.
Now, my favorite lessons are Pengantar Komputer and Akuntansi (it's kinda weird to call the lessons in Bahasa, but I don't know what is "Pengantar Komputer" in English). Actually, my favorite lesson ever is English... but on this semester I don't get the lesson. Sad.
Lately I'm so not with my digi-cam and because of that I don't have any spirit to post something in this blog. I don't know why. (So, it depends on my digi-cam wether I want or don't want to write in here?!)
Well, this time I don't know why I want to write in here. Ahh... what am I talking about???
Since in college, I've wasted time more than I've ever done. I waste my time because of waiting for the train in the morning, waiting for BiPol (Bis Politeknik), waiting for the PEC time (Wednesday & Friday), waiting for the train again in the afternoon, waiting for my dad to pick me up at the station... Hate it but I can do nothing. It's not my fault. I've arranged my schedule so everything will fix but somehow something or someone or some people will mess it up.
I'm not in the mood to say happy things. Hhh...
So sorry...


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The Birds are back at the Yard tonight for a two-game series against the Nationals. After yesterday's rainout and the results around the MLB, the O's are in first by 2.5 games, and the Nationals are in first by a .001 edge in winning percentage. There's no better way to increase the drama of The Battle of the Beltways than by having two first place ball clubs duke it out.
In related news, thank God MASN got rid of that shuffling announcing crew featuring both Oriole and National broadcasters for these games. It was just dreadful listening to those D.C. slapdicks. I'd rather jog into oncoming traffic than listen to Bob Carpenter and FP Santangelo attempt to call a baseball game. Show 'em how it's done, Gary!
The Breakdown
Baltimore Orioles (49-40) at Washington Nationals (48-40)
Baltimore's Last 10 Games: 7-3, Washington's Last 10 Games: 7-3
Runs: Baltimore 8th, Washington tied for 18th
Home Runs: Baltimore 2nd, Washington tied for 20th
Batting Average: Baltimore 3rd, Washington 20th
On-base Percentage: Baltimore tied for 11th, Washington 20th
Team ERA: Baltimore 17th, Washington 1st
Starting Pitcher ERA: Baltimore 22nd, Washington tied for 4th
Bullpen ERA: Baltimore 14th, Washington 3rd
Fewest Errors Made: Baltimore 6th, Washington tied for 15th
Game 1: Wednesday, July 9, 7:05 PM on MASN
Bud Norris RHP (7-5) vs. Doug Fister RHP (7-2)
Norris' Season Stats: 87 IP, 60 Ks, 3.62 ERA, 1.16 WHIP
Norris' Last Three Starts: 3-0, 19 2/3 IP, 15 Ks, 0.92 ERA, 0.98 WHIP
Fister's Season Stats: 70 2/3 IP, 42 Ks, 2.93 ERA, 1.05 WHIP
Fister's Last Three Starts: 2-0, 21 IP, 9 Ks, 2.57 ERA, 0.95 WHIP
This will be Norris' first start since a trip to the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain. Before the injury, Norris was doing his best pitching of the season. In his four June starts, Norris was 4-0 with a 2.55 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Norris has solid numbers against Washington from his days in the National League. He's 2-0 in three career starts, with a 3.66 ERA and 1.47 WHIP against them. Norris hasn't been sharp in Interleague play over his career, but he has been decent this year. In his two starts, he's 1-1 with a 3.97 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.
Fister missed a little more than the first month of the season with a right lat strain, but it has been smooth sailing for the sinkerballer since his return. At the time of the trade, most baseball experts thought that the Nationals got the better of the Tigers in the trade that sent Fister to D.C. this past winter, but it looks more and more like an outright fleecing these days. Fister has only walked six batters this season to post a miniscule 0.8 walks per nine innings. This would be the best BB/9 in the majors if Fister had thrown enough innings to qualify. On a positive note, the O's have had success against Fister in the past. In six career starts against the Birds, Fister has a 5.30 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Fister has also struggled in his two career Interleague play starts, recording a 6.10 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.
Good News: Nelson Cruz is 8-for-24 with a home run, Nick Markakis is 8-for-19 with a home run, Adam Jones is 5-for-14, Delmon Young is 4-for-15 with a home run, and Chris Davis is 3-for-10 with two home runs off Fister. Jayson Werth is 2-for-14, Danny Espinosa is 2-for-10, and Nate McLouth is 0-for-9 off Norris. In six July games, Adam LaRoche has batted .091/.167/.091 with no home runs, a RBI, and a run scored.
Bad News: J.J. Hardy is 4-for-22 off Fister. Ryan Zimmerman is 4-for-11 with two home runs, Wilson Ramos is 3-for-9, and LaRoche is 2-for-5 off Norris. In six July games, Davis has hit .125/.192/.250 with a home run, three RBIs, and a run scored.
Game 2: Thursday, July 10, 7:05 PM on MASN
Wei-Yin Chen LHP (8-3) vs. Gio Gonzalez LHP (6-4)
Chen's Season Stats: 98 1/3 IP, 69 Ks, 4.12 ERA, 1.30 WHIP
Chen's Last Three Starts: 1-1, 15 IP, 9 Ks, 6.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP
Gonzalez's Season Stats: 76 2/3 IP, 78 Ks, 3.52 ERA, 1.20 WHIP
Gonzalez's Last Three Starts: 3-0, 21 IP, 19 Ks, 0.00 ERA, 0.76 WHIP
Chen pitched very well in his last outing, earning the win against Texas after allowing two runs on six hits and two walks, with four strikeouts over six innings. Chen has struggled mightily against the Nationals over his career. He's 0-2 in two starts, with a 7.71 ERA and 2.04 WHIP against them. Over his eight career Interleague play starts, Chen has a 4.89 ERA and 1.35 WHIP.
Gonzalez spent a month from mid-May to mid-June on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation. He has now made four starts since his return, and after giving up four runs in five innings against the Astros, he has been absolutely dominant. He will take a 22 inning scoreless streak into this game. Over his career, Gonzalez has had mixed results against the Orioles over six starts. He's recorded a 3.75 ERA, and has allowed only one home run in 36 innings. But he's gone only 1-3, and has a 1.56 WHIP. Gonzalez also hasn't been very effective in Interleague play over his 23 career starts, going 5-7 with a 4.48 ERA and 1.43 WHIP.
Good News: Markakis is 5-for-16, Steve Pearce is 2-for-6, and Manny Machado is 2-for-3 off Gonzalez. Espinosa is 1-for-6, Zimmerman is 1-for-6, Ian Desmond is 1-for-5, and Denard Span is 0-for-4 off Chen. Through seven July games, Cruz is slashing .433/.469/.833 with three home runs, seven RBIs, seven runs scored, and two stolen bases.
Bad News: Young is 4-for-20, Jones is 4-for-19, Cruz is 0-for-10, Hardy is 2-for-10, Davis is 1-for-6, and Nick Hundley is 0-for-6 off Gonzalez. Through six July games, Werth is hitting .409/.500/.909 with two home runs, nine RBIs, and six runs scored. Jose Lobaton is 3-for-8, Bryce Harper is 2-for-5, LaRoche is 2-for-3 with a home run, and fucking Stephen Strasburg is 2-for-2 with a home run off Chen. Let's hope that the Birds don't lose another game to a pinch-hit walk-off from a pitcher this season. My heart or television remote can't handle another loss like that.
Enjoy the games everybody, and let's go O's!


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For me the Fifties were a time of innocence. Manila was still under reconstruction and time seemed to pass more slowly. I have many memories of the old Manila International Airport; from the happiness of greeting friends from abroad or the thrill of leaving Manila for another adventure. I left in 1962 to live and eventually retire in Seattle, only returning for a long awaited visit home in 2004 to find just about everything had changed – even the very modern airport which compares and even exceeds that of many large cosmopolitan cities. Yes, I was perhaps a little disappointed to find Manila had "grown up" but it was still a joy to come back home. Manila, I love you.
Because of the US colonization of the country and its brainwashing of our elites, we do not see ourselves as Asians but as America's little brown brothers. Despite the fact that the US is halfway around the world, some 2 million Filipinos have migrated to the US, and our culture has been more American than Asian. Our eyes have always been fixated on the US and the West, and hardly on Asia. Worse, while most Filipinos understand English, few know Mandarin. We are therefore susceptible to Carpio's demagoguery that exploits our nationalism.
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April 17
A great quote I heard today: "Stop working to make money…..make your money work for you."
(Update: Do Not Buy) Keep watching LRE to buy….I mentioned a few days back. It has dropped below $17.00 for two days in a row and may go lower. Ex div is the end of April. Place a buy at $16.40
April 15
This blog provides comments and thoughts on the financial markets and specifically—dividend producing investments.
I am reading already on the Interweb that they have a suspect in custody for the Marathon bombs. This tragedy contributed to the tumble that was already in the process of bringing the markets down. As long as Bernnie and Obammer keep interest rates low, there is a very low probability of seeing a major correction.
I do not see a huge decline coming and it would not be surprising to see an upward bias on Tuesday. Stocks are on sale and you should be buying the positions that I have described here-within the parameters described.
I am not an investment professional. You must do your own research before buying any position. All gains or losses that you realize are based on your choices. Additional commentary is posted in the right margin under 'Recent Posts' and in 'Background' and 'Investments' at the top of the page. Bookmark this blog and visit often!


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Here is your one-stop shop for legal streaming sources for fall's hottest anime! We've curated the most popular legal sites to see what anime has been legally licensed, though keep in mind that region restrictions may apply. We'll update the list as new licenses and landing pages are announced during the early weeks of the season.
Anime Strike
- Welcome to the Ballroom (Ballroom e Youkoso0 [2nd cour]
- UQ Holder! Mahou Sensei Negima! 2 – October 3rd
- Just Because! – October 5th
- Girls' Last Tour – October 6th
- Altair: A Record of Battles [2nd cour]
- Land of the Lustrous – October 7th
- Yuki Yuna is a Hero: Hero Chapter – October 7th
- Himouto! Umaru-chan R – October 9th
- My Girlfriend is Shobitch (Boku no Kanojo ga Majimesugiru Sho-bitch na Ken) – October 12th
- Inuyashiki – October 13th
Crunchyroll + Funimation
- Fox Spirit Matchmaker (Huyao Xiao Hongniang [2nd cour]
- Gintama. Porohi-hen – October 2nd
- Elegant Yokai Apartment Life (Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou) [2nd cour]
- Osomatsu-san 2nd Season – October 3rd
- Black Clover – October 3rd [Funimation simuldub]
- Sengoku Night Blood – October 3rd
- Juni Taisen: Zodiac War – October 3rd [Funimation simuldub]
- The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Theatre 2nd Season – October 3rd
- Love is Like a Cocktail (Osake wa Fuufu ni Natte kara) – October 4th
- Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma: The Third Plate – October 4th
- Konohana Kitan – October 4th [Funimation simuldub]
- Urahara – October 4th [Funimation simuldub]
- Ame-iro Cocoa Series: Ame-con!! – October 4th
- TsukiPro the Animation – October 4th
- King's Game the Animation – October 5th [Funimation simuldub]
- Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series – October 6th [Funimation simuldub]
- Taishou Mebius Line: Chicchai-san – October 6th
- Dies Irae – October 7th [Funimation simuldub]
- Love Rice 2nd Season – October 7th
- Code:Realize: Guardian of Rebirth – October 7th [Funimation simuldub]
- Love Live! Sunshine!! 2nd Season – October 7th [Funimation simuldub]
- The iDOLM@STER Side M – October 7th
- Time Bokan The Villain's Strike Back – October 7th
- Garo: Vanishing Line – October 7th [Funimation simuldub]
- Blend S – October 8th
- Two Car – October 8th
- The Ancient Magus' Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome) – October 8th [Funimation simuldub]
- Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond (Kekkai Sensen & Beyond) – October 8th [Funimation simuldub]
- Anime-Gataris – October 8th [Funimation simuldub]
- A Sister's All You Need (Imouto sae Ireba Ii.) – October 8th [Funimation simuldub]
- Cardfight! Vanguard G Z – October 8th
- Recovery of an MMO Junkie (Net-juu no Susume) – October 10th [Funimation simuldub]
- Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter – October 10th
- Evil or Live – October 11th
- March Comes in Like a Lion 2nd Season (3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season) – October 14th
- Magical Circle Guru-Guru (Mahoujin Guruguru) [2nd cour]
- Dynamic Chord – October 6th
- ClassicaLoid 2nd Season – October 7th
- Hozuki's Coolheadedness 2nd Season (Hoozuki no Reitetsu 2nd Season) – October 8th
- Code:Realize: Guardian of Rebirth
- Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond
- Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animation
- Dies Ire
- Black Clover
- Children of the Whales – October 8th
- Fate/Apocrypha [1st cour] – November 7th
Tubi TV
- Six Hearts Princess (6HP)
- Omiai Aite wa Oshiego, Tsuyoki na, Mondaiji – October 2nd
- Dia Horizon – October 3rd
- Aiseki Mogol Girl – October 3rd
- Oretacha Youkai Ningen – October 4th
- Lalala Lala-chan: Uchuu ni Muchuu – October 6th
- Fireball Humorous – October 6th
- Glamorous Heroes – October 7th
- Sylvanian Families: Mini Story – October 7th
- Pingu in the City – October 7th
- RoboMaster the Animated Series – October 13th
- Mori no Yousei: Kinoko no Musume – October 2017
- We Have Always Been 10cm Apart (Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 Centi Datta.) – October 2017
What are you watching this season?


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Street View is the best available vantage point looking, if possible, towards the location of the building. In some locations, Street View may not give a view of the actual building, or may not be available at all. Where it is not available, the satellite view is shown instead.
Latitude: 51.0758 / 51°4'32"N
Longitude: 0.999 / 0°59'56"E
OS Eastings: 610178
OS Northings: 134997
OS Grid: TR101349
Mapcode National: GBR SZ5.FDL
Mapcode Global: FRA D6Z8.P10
Entry Name: Trojan Staircase About 26 Metres West North West of Port Lympne
Listing Date: 29 December 1966
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1061114
English Heritage Legacy ID: 175585
Location: Lympne, Shepway, Kent, CT21
County: Kent
District: Shepway
Civil Parish: Lympne
Traditional County: Kent
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent
(South side)
3 & 6/9 Trojan staircase
about 26 metres
29.12.66 west-north-west of
Port Lympne
Monumental flight of steps. Circa 1920 in a classical style, by Philip
Tilden for Sir Philip Sassoon. Stone. Broad flight of 125 shallow steps
up hillside, with stone terracing to each side. Lower stages of flight
flanked at intervals by 3 pairs of low, swagged stone plinths with convex
tops, and rams head to each corner. Towards top, steps flanked by
rusticated stone walls, the bases of twin Roman temples which were removed
on Sir Herbert Baker's advice soon after erection. Below each temple base, a
platform formerly containing a cistern, into which extend stone lion masks,
from Verona, spouted water. See also item 3 & 6/8 (Country Life Vol. LIII,
Listing NGR: TR1061635255
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1. SagredoBut above all stupendous inventions, what eminence of mind was his who dreamed of finding means to communicate his deepest thoughts to any other person, no matter how far distant in place and time? Of speaking with those who are in India, of speaking with those who are not yet born and will not be born for a thousand or ten thousand years? And with what facility? All by using the various arrangements of twenty little characters on a page!
2.In an age when other fantastically speedy, widespread media are triumphing, and running the risk of flattening all communication onto a single, homogeneous surface, the function of literature is communication between things that are different simply because they are different, not blunting but even sharpening the differences between them, following the true bent of written language.
3. repetition, digression = human attempts to slow down the course of time
4. festina lente. hurry slowly. dolphin and anchor. butterfly and crab.
5. Jorge Luis Borges -The idea that came to Borges was to pretend that the book he wanted to write had already been written by someone else, some unknown hypothetical author - an author in a different language, of a different culture - and that his task was to describe and review this invented book.
6.In the even more congested times that await us, literature must aim at the maximum concentration of poetry and of thought.
7. He ended the essay with a Chinese story - Zhuangzi drawing the crab


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The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard
We read The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard (2010) as the first selection for the book club I started at the hospital where I work. (We're up to thirteen members in the e-mail book club now, and just getting started on our second book. I'm so excited!!)
One beautiful summer afternoon, Jody Linder receives shocking news: The man convicted of murdering her father is being released from prison and returning to the small town of Rose, Kansas. It has been twenty-three years since that stormy night when her father was shot and killed and her mother disappeared, presumed dead. Neither the protective embrace of Jody's three uncles nor the safe haven of her grandparents' ranch could erase the pain caused by Billy Crosby on that catastrophic night.
Now Billy Crosby is free, thanks to the efforts of his son, Collin, a lawyer who has spent most of his life trying to prove his father's innocence. Despite their long history of carefully avoiding each other in such an insular community, Jody and Collin find that they share an exclusive sense of loss.
As Jody revisits old wounds, startling truths emerge about her family's tragic past. But even through struggle and hardship, she still dares to hope for a better future—and maybe even love.
While drawn to the overall story and Pickard's skill at creating her small-town Kansas world, complete with geography and weather conditions as a character/force in a way that's true of this part of the country, I found my mind wandering in parts. I know you're tired of reading this in my postings, but I truly think a virtual masterpiece could have resulted from the sure, strong hand of an old school editor. Do any of them exist these days? Sigh.
This is a very popular book right now, though, and not just as a selection for book clubs. I won't be terribly surprised if they turn the book into a movie at some point.
However, my suggestion is to read a book I need to revisit, Plainsong by Kent Haruf, instead.
My overall rating of The Scent of Rain and Lightning is a C+.


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Ed notes that throughout our Republic, parties have used various incentives to keep their fellow Congresscritters in line. But post-Citizens United, a lot of those levers of power are gone.
I ask my students what is the one reason political parties exist, and very few come to the answer I hope they will: To win elections. Everything else follows off of that. The reason a party embraces an ideological position is simply to win elections, to clarify the choice for the electorate.
But if members of Congress are legitimately more beholden to/threatened by some Koch Brothers-funded whack-a-loon primarying them, then what does the GOP even mean as a party right now?


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Back from attending The Enforcer's wedding and visiting with my niece. A stunning, breathtaking bride, and the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. And you won't see them because the former blogs anonymously, and the latter is a baby and deserves to have her privacy respected until she is of an age to unveil herself of her own volition.
Oh well.
Here I am with MP:
I took a shower and combed my hair and informed Mike to smack me if I said anything inappropriate. I think I done good. Now, back to my cabin with me!
Here are the girls taking their walk in my absence:
They don't exactly look like they are missing me!
On the transition from the Silicon to the Tanana Valley, from urban to rural life, and from working in industry to being a full-time student to working in academia. If you see your name or photo on this blog and want it removed, please let me know and I will do so!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Photos I'm not going to share
Posted by Arvay at 10/31/2010 07:27:00 PM
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you look stunning in that red dress, I know you never paid much for clothing but this one surely gets my approval
- November 1, 2010 at 2:15 PM
you look goooooooood!
- November 1, 2010 at 2:16 PM
And what am I chop liver? Geesh... :)
- November 2, 2010 at 1:08 AM
- Arvay said...
b's remark was directed at you, I'm certain!
- November 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Glad you "mad[e] it to the church on time."
- November 2, 2010 at 7:35 PM
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Rumor has it, right after this clip ended, Paul Manata came on the scene and administered a real fonging to the ornery roo! ;)
H.T. Chadwick Ivester
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Those Pesky Roos!
This hit ordered by Machine Gun Kelley
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