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The Morning After
Yesterday was a trying day to say the least. The funeral for my grandmother was at the odd hour of 9:30, and to add to that it was 35* outside which made me cling to my leather jacket like a life vest. The wind that was blowing made the graveside portion absolute torture. When we got back to the dinner afterwards, we huddled around the coffee pot trying to warm up. I feel like it has been too long since I had been to a catholic funeral, because after going to mostly protestant ones over the last few years… it felt very clinical and detached from my grandmother. I am sure she would have liked it, being the devout catholic that she was, and the priest… however hard he was to understand seemed to do his level best to give her a proper sendoff.
Normally I am used to absolutely losing my shit at some point during the funeral service as loved ones recount tales of the deceased. This didn't happen, either in the losing my shit variety or the recounting tales variety. It was a mass, just like every other mass I have attended… with the exception that there was a casket at the front. Nothing about the service felt like we were honoring my grandmother… instead it just felt like we were obeying a ritual. It is sad she is gone, but the positive of it all is that I think it is going to help my generation… the cousins to reconnect. We stood around and visited for a couple of hours in the church hall after the service.
For whatever problems my moms generation has had with drama… that seems to be completely absent from my generation. It was good seeing my cousins and finding out that all but one are living in close enough vicinity to be able to get together for dinner. My wife is already scheming to have some sort of a cousins day out at the zoo.. in part because the children of my cousins don't really know each other… and that is a damned shame. I remember similar outings to the kiddie park etc, that let my generation mingle and get to know each other. While I have never really fit into my family, it seems like none of my cousins have really felt like they fit in either. I guess it is time for us to create our own brand of family.
The Crusades
I have to say I love everything about the crusader. I somehow got left out of the Reaper of Souls beta shenanigans, so yesterday was quite literally the first time I had played one. I have always been drawn to "tanky" characters, or at the very least sword and board oriented ones. The crusader so far does not disappoint at all. I have only made it a little way through the play through and I am already digging the look and feel and style. My friends seem to have a problem with the male crusader voice acting, but I dig it so far. So right now I am completely torn, I want to play my crusader so much… but I also want to complete Act V. In part because I don't want the internet to spoil my fun. I can only go so long without reading tweets about D3, and sooner or later someone is going to spoil the ending.
So far I am really enjoying the new content. I don't want to dig too deeply into it as to create my own spoilers but the maps are pretty vast, and extremely detailed. The thing that I am liking the most so far is how almost every single dungeon has some sort of new event. These were my favorite thing about Diablo 3, but they just felt like they were to sparse or random as to whether or not you would actually see one. The amount of creativity that went into designing this acts traps and events is pretty great. There is also an amazing sub theme going on, that will make Frank Herbert fans excited, but I won't go into more detail than that. It is not exactly subtle, but fans of the Dune series will pick up on the references.
Bounty of Games
Right now my big hope is to be able to get through Act five this week, and hopefully have my monk to level 70 to show for it. The primary reason I am wanting to push through the content is that if my math is correct… Elder Scrolls Online head start begins this Sunday. Granted this is the five day launch for folks who preordered imperial edition through Zenimax… but that is precisely what I did. I have been really looking forward to this game and I am amped to finally get in and make some permanent decisions. Like I have said before, I have been in testing of this title for over a year at this point and have watched it grow from something good to something great. The only problem is… it is launching super close to Reaper of Souls. So while I don't want to abandon playing a crusader… I know I will at least for the short term. I intend to be in and streaming ESO from day one as I wander around and adventure on my Imperial Sword and Shield Dragon Knight.


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The choice was easy for Warren and Lori Luke.
As their belongings accumulated from 37 years of marriage still smoldered inside the ruins of their Coffey Park home, the Santa Rosa couple decided they would not stick around to rebuild.
Instead, the Lukes decided to put their lot on Kerry Lane up for sale and accelerate long-held plans to move back to Oregon, where they will be closer to family and avoid both the headaches and heartaches ahead as their neighborhood attempts to recover from the most destructive wildfires in California history.
"I told her as soon as this happened that I wanted to move up there now," said Warren Luke, 58, a service route manager for Ecolab. "I didn't want to rebuild, I didn't want to wait."
Two months after the October wildfires leveled more than 3,000 homes in Santa Rosa, "For Sale" signs are popping on vacant lots in Coffey Park and other fire-ravaged neighborhoods, as a growing number of property owners reach similar conclusions.
At least two-dozen empty lots are now listed for sale in north Santa Rosa, concentrated in Coffey Park, Fountaingrove and Larkfield-Wikiup. Prices vary widely, and are often a quarter of what they would have cost with a home still standing.
Some sellers don't want to wait the two years or more it could take to rebuild their homes. Others want to make a fresh start elsewhere, using proceeds from the sale of their lots and their insurance settlements to pay off the mortgage on their former homes and buy a new house in another community.
For buyers, the vacant lots provide the unique chance to build a custom home in an established neighborhood that already has public utility hookups. They include real estate developers and land speculators — Cash 4 Houses signs offer to buy properties "in any condition" — who are prepared to make a bet on the resiliency of Sonoma County.
Gallaher Homes, led by Santa Rosa developer Bill Gallaher, is offering $105,000 to $125,000 for lots in Coffey Park, depending on parcel size. The program — which guarantees full payment within two weeks of the property being cleared — isn't for everyone, said a Gallaher spokeswoman, but the company believes it has priced the lots fairly.
Aaron Matz, president of Santa Rosa homebuilder APM Homes, said the value of the Coffey Park lots could exceed $125,000 if the properties are exempt from city impact fees, which can amount to more than $50,000 per parcel. Even so, he suggested the lot prices are still being established.
"It's kind of the Wild West in determining the value of these lots," he said.
Local real estate agents anticipate a growing number of property owners who lost homes in the fires will place their lots on the market in the coming weeks and months. Until the market is established, many are baffled by how to appropriately price vacant properties.
"Right now we're just trying to figure out what the hell the price is going to be," said Mike Kelly, real estate agent for Keller Williams Realty in Santa Rosa. "That's the biggest problem."
In Fountaingrove, lot price tags are all over the map, from the low $300,000s to high $700,000s. Back in Coffey Park, a cleared lot off Crimson Lane received multiple offers in a single day, selling for $160,000 — about a quarter of its estimated value when it still had an intact home.
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It dawned on me recently that perhaps I have become somewhat of a Catholicism Nerd.
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You see, I am one of "those people" who makes a profound bow at that point in the Creed.
137. The Creed is sung or recited by the priest together with the people (cf. no. 68) with everyone standing. At the words et incarnatus est (by the power of the Holy Spirit . . . and became man) all make a profound bow; but on the solemnities of the Annunciation and of the Nativity of the Lord, all genuflect.
A more detailed answer is given here.
The profound bow is to show reverence to the Incarnation. We begin the bow at the words, "by the power of the Holy Spirit" and rise back up after "and became man." The profound bow shows that we understand and respect the importance of this event, of God becoming man.
So the profound bow occurs while saying the following (bolded) part of the creed:
…For us men and for our salvation, he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried…
Furthermore, this article (137) of the GIRM mentions two times where you're actually supposed to GENUFLECT at those words. If you're at Mass on March 25 (solemnity of the Annunciation) or December 25 (Nativity of the Lord), you are required to genuflect as you say those words of the Creed.
On every other day that you are at Mass, if you see someone bowing at that point in the Creed…they are not doing anything wrong. In fact, you should probably consider joining them.
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In these posts we take a look at some unique members of the OpenBazaar ecosystem. Today we are featuring M.K. Lords, writer and serious Bitcoin advocate who is managing Andreas Antonopoulos' store CryptoBooks on OpenBazaar. You can find CryptoBooks on OpenBazaar here and on Duosearch here and make sure to say hello to M.K. on Twitter!
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Tell us a bit about yourself? I got into bitcoin in 2013 after hearing about it for almost a year but not really diving deep. My work since then has been with NGO's like Bitcoin Not Bombs and Antiwar.com. I've also written for Bitcoin Magazine, been featured in other Bitcoin publications, been a regular panelist on The Bitcoin Group, appeared on radio shows and podcasts speaking on Bitcoin, had my own interview show on Youtube, spoken at conferences around the country, and organized two Bitcoin conferences. Most recently, I was the Community Manager at Airbitz and manage Andreas Antonopoulos' store CryptoBooks on OpenBazaar. My non-bitcoin projects include writing on Medium.com, speaking at conferences, and appearing on a fun and feisty radio show called Freedom Feens. What do you make/sell? ** I manage the store CryptoBooks which sells books by Andreas Antonopoulos. **Why are you selling your product on OpenBazaar? ** A decentralized, peer-to-peer marketplace is an exciting concept and goes hand in hand with crypto. It makes sense that some of the most radical literature on the subject would be sold on a radical platform like OpenBazaar. **How has your experience been with OpenBazaar so far? ** It's been educational, a pretty good for a platform in this stage. I'm used to testing new tech projects and understanding of the time it takes to smooth out platforms. I find it fairly easy to use and can't wait to see the improvements in the next release. **How familiar are you with Bitcoin? ** I have a better social understanding of Bitcoin but also grasp the technical overview. While I don't have a tech background, I can explain the concepts to others especially if they aren't as tech savvy as programmers. I created a lot of content for Airbitz breaking down complex, technical concepts into easier to understand explanations. While Airbitz is a bitcoin app and broader security platform, being involved in Bitcoin helped me better understand other concepts like encryption, decentralized platforms, and security. I've spent bitcoin on a huge variety of products and am so glad it's become way easier to use than a few years ago when I first started using it. Andreas was a huge part in inspiring me to stay active in the Bitcoin space and I am curious to see what the future brings. **What changes would you like to see to OpenBazaar to make it more useful for you? The orders need to be more logically organized. It doesn't seem very intuitive and if you are dealing with large amounts of orders, that they rearrange without any seeming structure can make it confusing to keep track of them. Also, being able to edit the orders after they have been marked as shipped would be a great addition to keep track of any issues. Being able to search for the name of the purchaser along with the order ID and product would also be great. A way for notifications to get to you outside the platform if that's possible would be very helpful. If these issues can be addressed with the next release, I think OB will be more of a game changer and have broader appeal.
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Check out today's YEP letters
How about a prize for recycling?
N Bywater, Morley
It was reported that Leeds City Council chiefs are saying that enforcement action resulting in fines of £60 or £100 could be carried out if people continue to fail to use their green and black bins properly.
I am a very keen recycler myself, but I am not sure fines are the best solution. In 2015 Eric Pickles announced government money totalling £11.1 million for reward schemes; residents of four London boroughs (Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, and Wandsworth) stand the chance to win a £20,000 prize.
What about a prize for the good recycling citizens in Leeds? If you take commercial waste to any of the Leeds recycling sites, you get charged depending on what the waste is. If it's easy to recycle it is cheaper.
Why not charge people extra if they have more than one black bin?
Sensible policy to improve city's air quality
Coun Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council Executive Member for Environment and Sustainability
I have read with interest Mr Lundy's recent letter (YEP August 1) and the article on clean air zones.
Mr Lundy asserted that there is an intention "to make charges on all vehicles entering the city centre".
There is also the suggestion that the charge will be £8. I don't know where this information has come from, because this level of detail has not been discussed yet.
Leeds is one of the areas where central government is insisting we have a Clean Air Zone.
The size and shape of this hasn't yet been agreed (let alone the cost!) but I have to be clear that private cars are not included in this.
The charge (whatever that ends up being) will be for commercial vehicles, vans and other transport, but not the private car.
The cost of the cameras will be provided by central government and the charges will have to be set at levels designed to reduce pollution, not to raise revenue beyond recovering the costs of the scheme.
I'd be happy for residents to contact the council directly and seek clarification on matters like this as we know how important it is for accurate information to be available.
The council is very aware of the challenge of improving air quality and I hope we will come up with real, sensible and realisable policies to achieve this.
Cost of BBC's visit to Rio
T Neville Balmer, Sicklinghall
I was watching the BBC early evening local news on Monday, August 1 when suddenly Tanya Arnold the BBC's local sports correspondent in Yorkshire appeared briefly on my screen - all the way from Rio.
Then it occurred to me, have all the BBC's regional sports staff nationwide gone to Rio together with cameramen, make up artists and the like?
Can I suggest that the total cost of Tanya's party's visit to Rio along with all the other BBC regional parties is made available and divided by the precise number of minutes and seconds of actual screen time ignoring any repeat footage.
Only in this way will the British licence payer be able to decide whether or not they are getting value for money. A comparison with ITV's Rio bill could also be quite revealing!
Decision is a step too far
Judy Goodwin, Altofts
That the National Aids Trust (NAT) has won a court ruling that the NHS has to pay for a drug that helps prevent someone from contracting HIV should they have unprotected sex is, I feel, a step too far.
The NHS is on its knees and meant to help anyone who is ill, not to pay £400 a month for medication to supplement lifestyle choices, be it having unprotected sex, being obese or getting out of your head on drink or drugs.
We as adults make choices and it is up to the individual to suffer any fall out from the choices made.
Children should be watched over
Denise Marsden, Cookridge
Well, it's here again, the annual six-week school holidays.
I read somewhere that it was instigated so that children who lived on farms could be free to help their parents bring in the harvest, without missing out on their education. If so, then it's somewhat obsolete nowadays, most people having moved away from the land, and farmers using machinery.
So now the children can enjoy this long holiday, but even if they own some sort of electronic "babysitter", sooner or later they have to go outside.
I was in the Valley Gardens at Roundhay Park, when two young boys on their own ran past, and for a moment I thought they were going to run straight out onto the busy Roundhay Road.
A young couple, following some distance behind them, called out to them, and the boys did slow down a little, but still so engrossed in their play that they were drifting closer and closer to the exit.
Children have no concept of danger, they're just busy having fun – as it should be.
It took some moments, but eventually the young couple were rounding the stand of foliage which must have blocked their sight of the children, but were still so deep in their conversation that even then they did not even appear to look at their offspring.
Recently we have seen some awful things, in America where an innocent rare gorilla had to be killed (to save the zoo's face) after a small child fell into its enclosure. And then recently here, when an unfortunate child's body was found under water.
I know there are accidents, as children rush about, but how many times are parents so engrossed in other things that they lost sight of their children, fortunate that nothing happened – this time. Sometimes it can be too late, and then it's a tragedy which changes lives forever.
My mother always knew where I was, and I know it was a slower pace of life then, with less distractions, but maybe today's parents should think about that. Surely children are treasures, and like any other valuable should be watched over to keep them safe.
And perhaps the parents, instead of taking their children for granted, could try to remember what it was like to have fun, and join in. Then they could all enjoy the six-week holiday.
Supermarkets should label vegan food
Ben Martin, Animal Aid
Veganism is becoming increasingly popular, with more than 500,000 people having gone vegan in the UK according to a recent poll.
Yet despite this growing popularity, most supermarkets fail to label food that is suitable for vegans, forcing us to laboriously check ingredient lists to find out which products are suitable.
That is why Animal Aid has launched the 'Mark It Vegan' campaign, calling on all supermarkets that don't already do so to label their vegan-friendly own-brand products in much the same way that they already do for vegetarian goods.
In just one week 5,000 people have signed our online petition and support continues to grow.
If there are any readers who would also like to see all vegan food suitably labelled in supermarkets, they can sign the petition at www.animalaid.org.uk/go/markitvegan or they can request campaign postcards to send to each supermarket by calling 01732 364546 ext 223.
Not tunes to sing in shower
Edna Levi, Leeds 17
I am sure some of your mature readers will remember that when they went to a show or concert they were often asked to join in the chorus or come out humming the tune.
Rarely is that now possible! We have aspiring composers playing or (worse) singing these dirges which, thanks to our younger population, go to number one on the hit list.
The worst examples I have heard this week in particular was last weekend, when the miserable tune had lyrics that included "my heart is bleeding" "there is blood in the corner" and during the week, another "concrete" title.
Try singing these in your shower to cheer yourself up!


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No word on what we got back. Would be nice to get Hurns, lee or Fournette, (jk)
Im hearing undisclosed draft pick only a 6th. Ouch.
No word on what we got back. Would be nice to get Hurns, lee or Fournette, (jk)
Im hearing undisclosed draft pick only a 6th. Ouch.
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Really hoped we'd get something back. His contribution to this team was certainly not worth his cap hit though. Spend that money on a receiver and OL plz.
I'd much rather spend on offensive players. Controlling the ball > playing defence. So much of defence is scheme and fit.
Multiple problems off the field and a terrible contract. Not in the least bit disappointed he's gone.
Big mistake to give him or any DT that kind of money. Unfortunately, they do not save that much money by trading him -- $5M this year and only $2M next. They're still paying the majority of his salary until after next season.
Next year they still will have more than 90 million to spend against the cap. In the grand scheme of things, this was the best move for the team. Lets hope he he violates the substance abuse policy in Jax. He will get a year plus suspension and his contract the Bills are paying becomes exempt.
I heard a deal with the cowboys was in the works as well. Dont know if they backed off or if Jax offer was better. But in the end, he will just be added to another first round failure of the old regime that never came close to living up to the potential they thought he had.
He was pretty damn good for a couple years. Seemed to pack it in once he signed that contract. I'm really not a fan of big contracts for defensive players.
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Ever since we drafted Marcel, he was always lazy and slow. Again, his draft position makes people think differently about his performance, but he truly never did anything special on Sundays, that made him remotely deserving of that contract. Marcel benefited, like so many other players did, of Doug Whaley's complete idiocy. We are winning now, because all of the former regimes players are all gone.
Didnt he have a 10+ sack season as a DT? pretty rare. he was a big part of those 2 seasons where we had an absolutely dominant Dline (before rex). Total waste of cap using a pass rusher like that as a NT in the 3-4.
Within a year, my guess is he will be suspended for a year for violating the drug policy again. You will look forever, in search of finding a player in the NFL with 2 strikes, who kept it clean after that. They always violate. And now that Marcel is playing in year long 80 degree party weather, with nightclubs and everything else. He wont stay clean.
Darius had one season to hang his hat on and that was it. He was suspended twice, slow as hell and we will never hear anything from him again, just like Watkins and the rest of Whaleys mistakes.
Comparing stats between a passrushing OLB and a DT relegated to NT is not really fair. Im sure Von would agree.
Outside of Suh, Sapp and Co. there is a very limited number of DT that have put up 10 sacks. Our entire Dline fell apart when Rex got here but prior it was DOMINANT. best line in the league. Comparable to the Dline that won the Giants their first recent championship. If we had a better qb than orton then that would have been the year. The fit along with all of the other things you mentioned turned him into a roleplayer. He reminds me of hanesworth. The guy needs to be in a 4-3 and be relied on to pressure the QB. i doubt he ever gets 10 sacks again because as mentioned that is a historic number for a DT, but i bet he assumes a bigger and better-suited-to-him role in Jax.
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Weak Job Growth Took Wall Street by SurpriseOctober 7, 2015
U.S. employers have slowed hiring new workers over the last two months and wages fell in September.
The weak job growth took Wall Street by surprise. Payrolls outside of farming rose by 142,000 last month and August figures were revised sharply lower to show only 136,000 jobs added that month. Economists had expected job growth of 203,000 in September.
Federal Reserve (Fed) officials have been keeping a close eye on the jobs number for clues about when it would be appropriate to raise interest rates for the first time in more than nine years. The unemployment rate has been declining steadily, but that has come in significant part due to the lowest labor force participation rate in a generation.
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- Until the Fed moves on raising rates, the market will continue to experience a higher than normal level of volatility
- Events happening in the rest of the world are affecting the U.S. economy
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The government's jobs report last Friday was the weakest since December 2013, but in the long run it simply gives the Federal Reserve (Fed) more runway to work with in determining the timing of anticipated interest rate hikes.
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Revolution and Counterrevolution: Change and Persistence in Social Structures
Revolution and Counterrevolution: Change and Persistence in Social Structures
This book is composed of various essays I have written during the past five years that deal either in a substantive or theoretical way with the problems of analyzing from a historical-structural perspective the character of changing societies and politics. The revolution which is referred to in the title is the American Revolution, and the counterrevolution is the preservation of British rule and monarchical and elitist institutions in Canada. I have attempted to make manifest the extent to which key historical events and factors continue to affect the behavior of nations and institutions for generations and centuries afterward. This book is an effort to show how origins of social structures and intellectual ideas have determined both the content of a number of contemporary societies and the way we look at these societies. In a world that has been changing so rapidly, we are all aware of discontinuities; it is important also to recall persistences.
Although the chapters vary in topics covered, there is, I believe, a certain consistency, first within parts, and then among them. The principal concern in my writings has been to develop the sociological perspective in comparative and historical analysis, particularly with reference to politics, modernization, and stratification. My various books may all be located within these headings, and the essays presented here bear on these themes. As such they represent an effort to elaborate further a conceptual scheme, derived from Marx, Weber, Michels, Durkheim, Merton, and Parsons, which stresses structural factors -- particularly class and organizational imperatives -- and values as key causal elements.


text: Brett Johnson is an accomplished writer and editor with experience across the print and online spectrum. He has contributed to premier media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, Essence, Time Out New York, Associated Press, Newsday, Hartford Courant, XXL, The Source, Uptown, Complex,Vibe, VH1.com, GIANT, TheGrio.com, among many others. He lives in Brooklyn and appreciates good music and loves the beautiful game. VeryArtistical.com represents his long overdue cultural rumblings.


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I'm feeling bummed. I've been dating a girl for a month or so and she has called it off. It was painful for me because I thought everything was going fine. I guess I'm just not good at reading into how well a relationship is going. These things happen. Lately I've been spending a lot of time by myself, usually in my car where I would listen to various podcasts and think about my life. I do admit that every now and then I do visit prostitutes in brothels, and I pay $120 for half an hour. But after you have sex with many girls, you start to realise how empty it feels. I suppose it's like eating. When you're hungry, you need to eat, but once you feast on the same thing all the time, you get sick of it. And this I suppose is the distinction between sex and love. Love is the yearning you still have after you've had sex with so many women and still feel dissatisfied.
Something I've noticed about this blog is that it has lately turned very negative. I talk about myself a lot and speak as if I am seeking pity from others. This whole habit of self-pity or seeking pity from others is downright dangerous. It is beta male behaviour that I need to stop right now. I originally set up this blog in order to track my progress in becoming more of an alpha male and to help other beta males out there become alpha males. Being a beta male is a disease.
I don't want to fall into the trap of putting a ring on the first girl who shows me even a little bit of intimacy. It's common, I hear, for a man to be so desperate to have a woman in his life that he marries any girl he can get his hands on only to realize years down the road that she is not suitable for him, and she divorces him and takes half his assets.
I feel like a mouse desperately hungry for cheese who, while searching for that delicious cheese, finds a fellow mouse chopped in half by the claws of a mouse trap. The dead mouse smells of rotting cheese.
Don't let desperation lead to disaster.
Wealth, wellness, and women — three things all men want. We want money, we want to be healthy, and we wants girls. I can't seem to get a girl, so perhaps I should focus on the other two.


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Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2012, at 1:14 A.M. (EDT).
That's just a little over 11 hours from now!
I'm sure by now you are aware, we're deep into a tremendous cycle of fast-paced change.
The 2012 Shift is here. Let's say you didn't know the Mayan calendar was ending on 12.21.2012, there are still so many powerful Astro-Numerology events in 2012, you would know this year is hugely transformative, no matter what.
A brief recap:
1. 2012 is a 5 Universal Year. 5 is the middle number between 1 and 9 and represents a pivot point.
2. The number 5 faces left and right and sits on a rocker, so 5 cycles always ask us to take risks, find out what brings us Freedom, change and make quick decisions.
3. In June two major AstroNumerology events occur – the extremely rare Venus/Sun conjunction in early June followed by the first meeting of Uranus square Pluto at the onset of Summer.
The magnitude of these two events alone is huge.
Uranus square Pluto is already accelerating our lives in dramatic ways. I'm sure you are feeling the accelerated energy.
As to what part of YOUR life is affected with any of these heavenly alignments depends on WHERE they appear in your birth chart. It is in this area of your life that you will be making the most amazing progress.
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This is a very special moment in human history.
Yes, you can be in crisis, and many people are – however, you can absolutely TRUST that you will get through this time and feel good about the changes you have and will experience. You will look back and realize your life has shifted exactly the way it needed to in order for you be in a better, more fulfilling and happy place.
On March 22 we are approaching another big Astro-Numerology pivot point.
On that day we have a New Moon at 2 degrees in Aries. Why is this important?
1. March 22 and 2 degrees Aries amplify the number 2 of Peace, Cooperation and Relationships. Furthermore 22 is a Master Number symbolizing "The Architect of Peace". I call it the "Buddha" Number.
2. The New Moon (new beginnings) in the first degrees of the first sign of the zodiac (Aries) sends a powerful signal that there we are experiencing powerful New Beginnings.
3. This alignment happens just hours after the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, indicating a brand new growth cycle.
4. Aries is the very fiery sign of activation and the official first planet in our zodiac. Activate your LIGHT within and without.
5. The New Moon is conjunct (joined together) with the Sun, Uranus and Mercury. This sets up an INTENSE energy.
Our whole paradigm is changing. There is a buzz of excitement everywhere. Keep embracing the unexpected. Don't resist the changes. Yes, things may seem disruptive, but your soul is invigorating with passion and the thrill of a new life is unfolding rapidly right now.
Uranus is the planet of genius and brilliance. Joined together with Mercury, the Sun and the New Moon ushers in a time of GREAT discoveries. Our ability to use our mind (Mercury) and heart (Moon) to create (Sun) spectacular breakthroughs (Uranus) is unparalleled.
In the first degrees if Aries these planets are focused on Activating New Beginnings through Major Change.
Flashes of intuition, brilliant insights, major decisions are available to us.
Uranus at 4 degrees in Aries means that our new-found freedom will lay a strong foundation for the future.
With this planetary alignment you don't need to worry about being bold and assertive.
Keep in mind, since this four-planet conjunction is forming a wide "square" to Pluto (which becomes exact between Pluto and Uranus in June), you won't be able to ignore issues as you did in the past. You have to address what comes up now head-on in order to clear the air.
If there was any time for an internal Spring Cleanse, it is the Vernal Equinox of 2012!
Many Blessings,


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You can't see any way out.
You feel like you can't go forward but you just can't go back.
You don't know who you are or what you want.
You're scared of the future and ashamed of the past.
Maybe you're on your own. Maybe you're watching someone you love. But you're tired.
Tired of giving out and tired of giving in.
It seems like everything is black and you can't go on.
Breathe again.
You are not on your own.
Other people have been here. And they have come through.
Help is available – if you want it.
No-one will force you. No-one wants to harm you. But if you want it, help is there.
I know you're unhappy. Desperate. Hopeless. Angry. Lonely. But you're okay. Right here, right now. You're okay.
I know you feel out of control.You're right. But that's okay too.
Jesus has control. The government is on His shoulders, not on yours. You can't carry it, so set it down.
He will take hold of your hand and He will help you.
Breathe again. Feel the air, swelling your lungs. Feel the surface you're standing on. Solid. Safe. Firm. Secure.
God is with you. Now. Always. He will help you.
He is a fortress, a strong tower and a shield. Nothing is more powerful than Him.
He is strong. Stronger than those desires.
Stronger than those fears. Stronger than those voices.
He loves you. Right now, as you are. Completely. Fully. Irreversibly. But He wants to bring you out of the darkness. To a spacious place. A place where you're not afraid. Where you're not ashamed. Where you can finally rest.
He can do this: even though you cannot.


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- CuppaSarah
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: September 2014 - hotel
Hi Bees, I'm needing some help AGAIN!
My wedding is less than two weeks away and I've run into a bridesmaid problem. I have 4 bridesmaids, origianlly I had 3 as my SIL to be was getting married a month after me so I didn't ask her as she was going to be busy enough. I bought my bridesmaid dresses off the rack and my girls all loved them. Then my SIL to be had to cancel her wedding so I asked her to be a bridesmaid for me. This was where the issues started. I went online to buy her dress only to discover the brand that made the dress doesn't do plus sizes, infact they stop at really quite small sizes and my SIL to be is a plus size girl. Truth be told I'd never of bought clothes from a brand that only caters to small sizes on principal, but at this point the first 3 dresses were past their return period.
I scoured the internet for about a month till I found a beautiful dress almost identical to the bridesmaid dress in a plus size! Overjoyed I snapped it up and my SIL to be was thrilled with it. Since then though she's gained some weight on her bust and that has consequently made her dress hang a fair few inches shorter. I'm not worried by her dress being quite short, but she's not too happy about having so much leg on display. We only discovered this last weekend though as the dress had been hung up waiting for the big day.
So now we're at a loss of what to do, I want her to feel comfortable but the only suitable replacements I can find are cheap ebay dreses which don't even have the same sort of cut of the other bridesmaids dresses. The only alternative I can think of is buying her some leggings for after the photos are taken. Which is the better option? The first has her wearing a totally different dress which would make me feel uncomfortable, as the only reason she'll be dressed differently is becuase shes a bigger dress size, plus those dresses are made of cheap materials and she deserves so much better. Or her feeling uncomfortable for the ceremony and pictures. Talking to her she is being very chilled out and acting like she's not worried, but that's only becuase she doesn't want to stress me out. I just feel like a big dick over it all. I'm hoping there's some super obvious solution I've missed?


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You've decided that you're called of God to be a minister.
You've come to a decision that God is actually calling you to the Pastorate!
You understand that you need to go to Seminary.
Lord help you… 😉
One thing you need to decide is what you want to look like at the other end of your seminary experience.
Please understand, where you go to Seminary will mark you in some way. I don't care what your professors say, they will indoctrinate you. They can't help it. If you go to a seminary with a conservative reputation, you will be more conservative at the end of it. If you pick a seminary with a more progressive reputation, you will come out more progressive at the end of it.
You can't help but be influenced by your surroundings.
Secondly, there will probably be some expectation placed upon you by your particular brand of Christianity. You may be a non-denominational, Bible Church kind of minster. Technically, you can attend any seminary you desire. There isn't any rule that says you need to attend a certain seminary.
Now, look at most of the pastors of the "Bible Church" variety in your area.
Where did they go to school?
If I were to do that in my area, then I would see that many of the local Bible Church ministers have graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary.
If I look at the local Baptist Churches, I would see that most of the pastors are graduates of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Many of the Methodist Pastors went to Perkins School of Theology, and many of the Disciples of Christ Pastors have degrees from Bright Divinity School.
Of course, you'll find some folks who went to my alma mater, George W. Truett Theological Seminary!
You get the picture?
Each of these schools have a reputation. That reputation will follow you throughout your ministry. Perhaps you decide to attend a seminary that is something other than the one "most" of your brand of Christian ministers chooses.
That says something as well.
You may say it's about broadening your perspective. Those interviewing you for that future ministry position may see it as someone ashamed of their denomination. And don't forget, your theology will be influenced by where you attend.
Let me give you my experience as an example.
As mentioned, I went to Truett. It is a smaller seminary, associated with Baylor University. When I went there, it was graduating it's very first class. It met in the education space of First Baptist Church of Waco.
You could go a whole semester never having stepped foot upon the main Baylor campus, with the exception of the library.
From my experience, it is a small, fairly conservative, evangelical, thoroughly Texas Baptist seminary.
Many people choose to go to Truett instead of Southwestern. They feel that Truett is more of a "moderate" seminary, and they will use the term. "Moderate" is a term used in Texas to mean "non-fundamentalist."
Some people will decide that I'm "more liberal" than some of my colleagues. Some people may like that, or not. What they don't know is that there is only one theological area that I may disagree with my more "conservative" brethren on. It is the area of women in ministry. I believe that God can call whomever he wants, to do whatever he wants. Including the pastorate.
My more "conservative" brethren, or you say more "fundamentalist" types may say that women aren't allowed to be pastors.
The crazy thing is that these terms, "Liberal, Conservative, Progressive and Fundamentalist" are used within a cultural context. What it means in one state may be entirely different in another.
In Texas, there aren't that many differences between the terms "moderate and fundamentalist" from the rest of the world's view.
You'll be surprised what people read into your decisions. They will never ask you why you chose to go to seminary A instead of seminary B. But, they will have some sort of opinion as to "what kind of person" graduates from there.
Now you're there, so now what?
Work your tushy off, that's what.
If you're a recent college grad; then you might treat it as an extension for college. There is a chance that you treated college as an extension of high school.
Let's not do that.
Seminary is there to teach you how to do a job. That job is to be a minister in your brand of Christianity's churches.
Yes, you do need to learn how to properly exegete scripture.
No, those years in church did not prepare you for this.
You are going to learn how to actually study the Bible. This will be both a blessing and a curse.
I'm very grateful for my years of intense Bible study. I also have found it difficult to experience purely devotional reading of scripture. I've a lot of baggage when it comes to every single book of the Bible. There is no such thing as reading scripture with a clean slate and fresh eyes.
Most seminaries have a Spiritual Formation series of courses. Be sure to take everyone, even if you don't need to. Learn about Lecto Divina, types of Prayers, Christian meditation, Fasting, and other spiritual disciplines. God will use these in your future to help stem the tide of spiritual aridity, when the Bible seems nothing but a text book.
Dive into authors like Dallas Willard and Richard Foster, just to name a few.
Take CPE.
Work at a church (whether they pay your or not).
Your studies will come alive when they are mixed with real life ministry.
And finally, enjoy yourself and your classmates. You are at a special place. More people will be on the same page as you. You are in a place where more people are spiritually minded than you will ever experience again.
Just don't make the mistake of thinking that your future ministry will be marked by extended experiences of that nature.


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So as another year draws to a close we take a look back at the headlines that made the news in 2011.
The year started off with the announcement that Mondo Cane would play in Santiago, Chile on September 21st and continue the love affair that has grown over the years between Mike Patton and Chile.
January ended with the sad news that composer John Barry had passed away in New York at the age of 77. Barry was the composer to over 90 film scores including Midnight Cowboy, of wich FNM covered on there 1992 album 'Angel Dust'.
Febuary, and the announcement that Mike Patton would be returning as the voice of Jackie Estacado in the video Game 'The Darkness'
"Mike Patton brings a completely unique perspective to the role which is essential in creating the world of The Darkness." said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K games.
Infact it seemed that Febuary was the month for announcements, with Mike Patton also announcing that he would be playing at Rock in Rio with Mondo Cane later in the year, and that he would be lending his vocal talents to Bohren und der Club of Gore's cover of the Warlock song 'Catch My Heart'
This month also had Clint Mansell (Pop Will Eat Itself) hint that he may be doing a future project with Mike Patton: "I'm doing a video game this year actually. Mass Effect 3. Funnily enough, talking about Mike, we've exchanged emails about the possibility of doing a show featuring the Quartet and people they've collaborated with. It'd be a Kronos show, with different rooms for other people to do their thing, then bringing it all together. It's pretty cool-sounding." There is still no update on this.
March began with another announcement that Mondo Cane would play the Argentinian capitol Buenos Aires in September.
On March 11th the world witnessed the devastation caused by a huge earthquake and Tsunami that hit near Sendai in Japan, musicians including Mike Patton would play there part by holding a Benefit concert of wich 100% of the ticket sales would go to benefit the victims of this tragedy.
April arrived with the announcement that Mike Patton would be doing a show with PIVIXKI at The Great American Music Hall with Billy Goulds 'The Talking Book' as the opening act.
April 12th and rumours were rife of a new Fantomas project in the making when a new picture appeared on Mike's facebook page of a master disc.
Also on the 12th we had the news that Billy Goulds first solo offering 'The Talking Book' would be released the following month.
Jon Hudson and Billy Gould both celebrated their birthdays this month, Jon on the 13th and Billy on the 24th...
May arrived and we had to wait till the 11th before we had any news, and that news was that Mike Patton would be guesting on The Book of Knots - Garden of Fainting Stars due for release in the following month. Mike would appear on the track 'Planemo'.
May 18th and Mike Patton played the GAMH with PIVIXKI with Billy Goulds Talking Book in support.
Billy Goulds solo project the Talking Book was released on May 24th, 'Deep and sullen piano notes tinkle while warbled guitar tapes appear in the cracks. Lush drones collect and fold onto each other into a haze of harmony as deep bass pulses drive through he heart of it all. Melodies and blissful awakenings appear in the form of acoustic guitar, organ and voice.'
June was an extremly quiet month with the exception of the news of Billy Gould teaming up with Munky from Korn for a new project 'Fear and the Nervous System'
July, and we had the huge announcement of FNM at the SWU festival in Brazil! via Roddy and Bill on Twiter.
This was the month we also saw Mike Patton attend the Comic Con Festival to talk about his role in The Darkness 2
That was pretty much it for July...
And so we roled into August and Mike Patton at the Serge Gainsbourg tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Mike took to the stage with a bunch of other artists the likes of Beck and Sean Lennon to celebrate the life and works of Serge Gainsbourg.
September. and on the 13th we had the announcement of Mike Pattons latest musical adventure 'The Solitude of Prime Numbers' would be released in November on Ipecac recordings.
"Music From The Film And Inspired By The Book The Solitude Of Prime Numbers (La Solitudine Dei Numeri Primi)" features a unique arrangement with each track sequentially numbered with the first 16 prime numbers"
Mondo Cane arrived in Argentina on the 16th september to play at the Teatro Coliseo on the 17th and 18th and FNMB new recruit Marian was there to meet Mike Patton.
After two fantastic shows in Buenos Aires, Mike then moved onto play in Santiago, Chile with Mondo Cane on the 21st...
While over in Chile, Mike recorded an interview with Chilean cable channel Via X...
Into October now, and we saw te release of John Zorns 'A Dreamers Christmas with Mike lending his vocals on 'Chesnuts Roasting on an Open Fire' on the 7th of this month.
"As a special treat, vocalist Mike Patton delivers an intimate and heartfelt rendition of "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire," making A Dreamers Christmas an instant classic, and an essential CD for any contemporary Christmas celebration."
November kicked in with the announcement that Mondo Cane were confirmed to play the Sydney Festival in Australia 2012. We also welcomed the newest member to the blog (and an Aussie to boot) Scotty aka Number0six.
Mike Patton would make an appearence with the DEP at San Fraciscos Warfield this month also, performing 'When Good Dogs do Bad Things'
On the 6th of November we brought you the news that there is a new Tomahawk album and Mondo Cane album and DVD in the works:
Mike Patton on new Tomahawk album: We are recording early next year. I think we are recording in February. But yes, most of the music is done. It's written. We just have to record it.
Let's just say that it is more of a rock record. It's a little more stripped down. It's a little more lean. That's pretty much it. Sometimes these things don't take shape until you are doing them. Right now, it sounds like a pretty nasty record.
Mike Patton on Mondo Cane: There will be a DVD at some point. There is also a second record that is in progress as well. I will probably put that second record out first. And then the DVD. At some point, you will see one. I'm not sure if it will have all of the editing and effects. It may be a much more subtle affair. But in any case, it will come out.
November 8th and Faith No More returned to action with the first of a four show stint in South America with a show in Buenos Aires, Argentina.No one would know the rumours among the fanbase that this show would cause because this was where the band played 'That Song' you know the one, New song, ghost song, mystery song, whatever you want to call it! And still to this day we don't know the answer!
November 9th and the band played the Primavera 0 festival in Montevideo, Uruguay with once again The Mystery song making all the headlines.
Next up was Chile, and the Maquinaria Festival in Santiago, FNM would play the King For a Day album front to back with Album guitarist Trey Spruance. They also played the B-Side favourite 'Absolute Zero' for the first time live at this show.
Billy Gould joined forces with the very original Chilean Band Como Asesinar a Felipes, who use experimental jazz with hints of scratching under a hip hop beat. Sometimes, they even use a huge jazz orchestra conductor and all to drive the point home.
Performed on the 10th of November here is Como Asesinar a Felipes with Billy Gould
14th of November and FNM played their final show in South America with the SWU festival in Brazil, the show was filmed, so we all got our first look at the 'New Song' in pro shot!
Trey Spruance and Billy Gould would give interviews to Chilean tv channel Via X, and with Mike Bordin celebrating his 49th Birthday on the 27th and the announcement that there was a new Lovage album in the works on the 28th all in all made November a very busy month.
So we now enter December and we got to see the return of one Jim Martin, no not on Faith No More duty but hanging out with the Metallica boys at their 30th anniversery shows.
so there we have it, another year done and dusted (just about) a year wich gave us great music, tragedy, suprises and a few laughs, not to mention hope, yes hope that there just maybee new FNM music out there!
Thank you all, for all the comments, views, emails....Thank you to Faith No More, thank you to Bill Gould who has helped us out on this blog.
So however you are seeing in the new year, be safe, be happy, crank up some FNM and enjoy.
Lets hope we can make next year just as good.


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Disappointing missed cut for Padraig at the US Open. On the wrong side of the draw, he still played poorly to shoot two rounds of 76 to leave himself at twelve over par. The cut line is expected to be five over par. A first round that took two days to complete because of the terrible wet weather left Padraig with a mountain to climb as he played his first six holes in five over par in truly horrible conditions before the round was abandoned for the day as the course became waterlogged. He completed the round Friday in one over to post a six over par round of 76. Starting his second round on the back nine Saturday he again played poorly but gave a masterclass in the short game to be two under par after five holes but thereafter it all went awry on a very difficult course that punishes any stray shots. Back to the drawing board!
It's the second major of the year as Padraig gets ready for one of golfs toughest tests, Bethpage Black. It is a course that Padraig likes and he played well here the last time the US Open was staged here in 2002. The course is playing softer and longer this time and will be a stern test. He tees off early in round one at 8.05am with Tiger Woods and Angel Cabrerra. He will be hoping to rediscover some good form as he attempts to hold three major championships at once!
US Open - Preview
I am in New York for the US Open; it is being played at Bethpage Black for the second time. The first time it was held here was in 2002 and I finished 8th. I remember it well as it was also the first time that I played with Tiger in a tournament, we were in the last group on the Saturday. I remember the course being long and the greens being exceptionally fast - the fastest greens that I have ever putted on. One of the hardest things about the greens here in 2002 was trying to figure out if your putt was uphill or downhill; they are so flat in some areas that I couldn't figure out which way the putt moved. The other thing that I remember and really enjoyed about the last US Open here was the crowds; the New York crowds are brilliant. They are much more boisterous than any other state in America; they can be great to you if they like you or terrible if they don't like you. If they get on your back then it can be a long week! Luckily for me the last time and infact any other time I have played golf in the New York area the crowds have been great to me.
After missing the cut in Memphis last week I decided to come to New York straight away; I wanted to get settled in early and play the course over the weekend. There is a lot going on at any major but this one in particular is busy and there are big crowds out watching the practice rounds. By getting here on Saturday I was able to play two practice rounds over the weekend with very little stress. There were very few people watching and hardly anyone playing the course so I was able to take my time and have a good look at the course. The other big advantage of having played it over the weekend was that I could take it easy for the first half of the week. I decided to only play two nine holes spread out over Monday to Wednesday and to do as little as possible so as to be mentally fresh come Thursday. With everything that is going on at a Major there is a lot of stress, just being at the course is stressful.
This is the second major of the year; for the first one I went into it with a lot of hype from the media as I was trying to win my third in a row. This time I am coming in with no hype; I have missed my last three cuts and have not performed that well so far this year. However as far as I am concerned I am turning up here to try and win the Championship, I know that media and the public base their opinions on how I have performed but thankfully I don't. I know that I have prepared well for this week and that I am in a good frame of mind; I am not denying that I would prefer to be teeing it up this week with some good results under my belt but that said I am still very confident in how I have prepared. It is the same way as I have prepared for the last number of years and it has brought me some success; I take confidence from this and not from how I have performed this year.
In 2002 when we last played here this was one of the longest golf courses in Major history, if not the longest. It measured 7,214 yards in 2002; for this years US Open it measures 7,426 yards; over two hundred yards has been added. This year it is playing very long as it is very wet; it has been raining here in New York for the last few weeks. When we played here in 2002 the rough was treacherous; if you were in it you had to just chip out whereas this year you can actually get the ball to the green. Over the last few years the USGA have made a concerted effort to set the course up so as not to penalize those that are only just missing the fairways. The set up of the course here this year is fantastic; it is definitely one of the fairest US Opens that I have ever played in. I was asked in my press conference which holes were key to a good round; I told them that I couldn't pick out any one or two holes as there were so many holes that were important. There are probably eight or nine holes that it is important to hit the fairways on; it is always important to hit fairways in a US Open but this year there are some holes that it is not as crucial as other. The long par fours are ones that you feel that you have to hit as it is just not possible to get to the green from the rough as you are so far out. Normally at a US Open it is the man that hit the fairway that is King, he doesn't have to be long but this year it a huge advantage to be a good long driver. It definitely sets up for someone that hits it long and straight and can putt.
I am paired with Tiger and Cabrera for the first two rounds; it was not a surprise as we hold the four majors between us. It is always good to be in the feature groups but the drawback to this group is the fact that there is going to be so much going on. Any group with Tiger in it always has a lot more attention and crowds. There are always more people moving around and getting settled before you play; the main thing is to be aware of this and not to get stressed about it. The crowd will be boisterous this week anyway so it is not actually a bad week to be paired with him. I enjoy playing with him as it actually helps me get focused; there is so much going on that I have to be into my preparations and focus so as not to get distracted. It definitely helps being with Tiger; it is more like being in contention as there is so much more buzz from the crowd.
As far as this week is concerned I am happy with my preparation; I feel that I have done everything right this week and that I have made sure not to do too much. I have kept myself fresh so that I am mentally ready come Thursday. I could bore you about how I am happy with how I am hitting the ball but I have been saying that for the last few weeks. I am not at all distressed about the fact that I haven't performed great in my last few events; I am looking forward to getting started on Thursday and hopefully getting myself into contention come Sunday evening.
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The night is chill and wet. A steady drizzle falls about you, soaking through your adornments and dulling your spirits. At long last, after months of journeying through forsaken forest, swamp, and cavernous tunnels; you have returned to civilization. The streets about you lay quiet and still in the late night, most of Loudwater having long ago gone to bed. The only stirrings of life come from the tavern standing before you. The Wayfarer's inn… Riotous celebration greets you as you enter. The tavern is full this night. The main room seems to be full of unsavory individuals, what looks to be armed ruffians and scoundrels mingling with men and women of the evening. The tavern goes quiet as you enter and you are greeted with hard looks. You notice that all the tables are full save for one of tables at the main room's center.
Attending Adventurers: Bashem, Damali, Sorrow, Terrormoon, Twinklin Dookie, Valinara, Sharessa (NPC)
Our adventurer's return to a world they don't quite recognize. Our first session after our long hiatus kicks off with the players returning to the frontier town of Loudwater and standing before their previous base of operations, The Wayfarer's Inn. Times have changed in Loudwater. While their last adventure has taken only a few short months from their point of view, two and a half decades have passed with the world of men. And so their story continues…
Date: The 28th Day of the Third Month of the Year 472, Year of Fell Tidings Time: Evening Region: Gray Vale Location: Loudwater, Wayfarer's InnSession Notes:
The adventurers enter the Wayfarer's Inn and are immediately greeted with hard stares. Assessing the crowd, they notice the tavern is packed with ruffians engaged in drinking, gambling, and flirting. They also notice a large bestial man and hard looking dwarf sitting at one of the corner tables; their table covered with piles of gold coins and other loot. Twinklin's enchanted chaps begin to pulse with arcane power at the sight of the gold. All of the main room tables are full save for, strangely enough, one of the central tables. Terrormoon quickly takes stock of the surroundings. She notes there are roughly 20 or so ruffians of varying martial ability. Studying the way they carry themselves, she deduces half of them can be easily dispatched; the other half may have some ability but do not pose much of a threat individually. The large bestial man and dwarf sitting at the table offer the greatest individual threats if a fight were to break out. Terrormoon also notes that each ruffian shares a tattoo with similar motifs, that of anchors and black ravens. The majority of the adventurers move to sit at the empty central table while Damali decides to stand by and watch the exit. Upon seating themselves, the group is approached by three of ruffians from the crowd who crudely inform the adventurers the table is taken. They suggest the party move to some stools along the far wall. This leads to a few tense moments where hands begin to move towards hilts and an agitated Valinara prepares to preemptively strike. Terrormoon advises caution and then successfully intimidates the three ruffians into backing down. Battle is staved off for the moment.
In that instant, the tension is broken by the sound of a large wooden platter crashing against the tavern floor. A familiar figure from the past has appeared from the kitchen doors behind the bar. Silvana, a young teenage barmaid they knew previously, is now a middle age woman. She has dropped her carrying tray of mugs in surprise, much to the chagrin of the surrounding ruffians, at the sight of the long lost adventurers. She seems genuinely pleased to see the party. With tension momentarily defrayed, Bashem, Damali, Valinara, Sharessa head towards the bar to catch up with Silvana and order drinks while Sorrow, Terrormoon, Twinklin remain seated the central table.
Before long, the three ruffians continue to press the seated individuals and tensions begin to rise again as the group refuses to move. Valinara adds her input from the bar during the ongoing debate. One ruffian, not interested in her opinion, warns the "elven bitch" to her mind her own. Valinara bristles at the insult and prepares for violent retaliation. Tensions threaten to rise out of control but Terrormoon manages to keep the peace with words of caution and further intimidation. Noticing his fellows are beginning to lose face, the large bestial man previously counting loot alongside the hardened dwarf comes forward towards the seated adventurers. The large man is gruff as he begins speaking with the seated adventurers, but Sorrow diplomatically puts him at ease and his mood soon lightens. Tensions soon decrease. Terrormoon asks why the ruffians insist they not sit at this particular table. The large man informs them that a few of their fellows were recently slain during a recent business engagement; the table was where they usually sat. Sorrow, Terrormoon, and Twinklin acknowledge this and respectfully rise and head to the bar, offering the large man a drink of his choice. When asked what business they were involved in, the large man suspiciously replies "Import / Export". At this point most of the tension has dissipated and the ruffians return to their celebrations.
At the bar, the majority of the adventurers engage Silvana in conversation while Terrormoon speaks with the large bestial man. During their various conversations, the adventurers learn the following pieces of information:
- The previous proprietor of the Wayfarer's Inn, Silvana's father, perished a few years back. He often boasted of the adventurers exploits and considered them friends of the establishment. As such, the adventurers have no need to pay for room and board. Unfortunately, the ruffians have booked all the rooms save for one. If the adventurers don't want to pile into that one room, there are some empty stable stalls available.
- Local trade routes were opened thanks to the adventurers previous efforts, sailing ships now regularly come by way of the King's River from Kingsbridge and Dragonsport. They also receive the occasional airship.
- The ruffians currently in the tavern are air pirates. Their airship is currently docked in Loudwater's River Port.
- Beastman are becoming increasingly numerous in the Gray Vale region.
- The burdens and hardships of the people of Loudwater have increased as the local Burgomaster has increased taxes to give tribute to the beastman horde in return for peace.
- The town continues to be plagued with mysterious disappearances
- Roughly a decade ago the following events happened: The local Church of the All-Father burned down, its halfling preacher Squiggs disappeared; the local orphanage burned down; the local Burgomaster charged Valthrun for "crimes against nature" and used mercenary forces to lay siege to his tower. The tower disappeared in a great flash of light during the siege.
- The Church of the Enlightened Light is the new local church. Damali notes that these churches have begun springing up in towns and cities across the Grey Vale.
- There's a new local cadaver collector.
During the conversations, the adventurers notice the dwarf previously seated with the large bestial man is busy shoveling the loot on his table into a large burlap sac. Twinklin, Sorrow, and Terrormoon watch him closely but discretely. Once the loot is bagged, the dwarf proceeds upstairs with the treasure. He takes precautions to ensure no one is watching him. Once the dwarf disappears upstairs, Twinklin and Sorrow successfully make their way inconspicuously through the crowd and up the stairs without being noticed. After they carefully make their way up the stairs, they see the dwarf down the hall ahead of them. At the sight, Twinklin's chaps pulse with eldritch power once more and before he knows what is happening he fades from sight, now cloaked in magical invisibility. Sorrow and Twinklin now attempt to sneak up upon the unsuspecting dwarf. The attempt fails; the dwarf turns to see Sorrow approaching him from down the hall and is immediately suspicious. Sorrow attempts ease the dwarf's mind through conversation but his efforts prove unsuccessful. Twinklin, who is still invisible and unnoticed, manages to maneuvers behind the dwarf and brutally strikes him down before the situation can get out of hand. Twinklin's magical invisibility fades during the attack. Twinklin and Sorrow collect the loot and hide the dwarf's body in a previously locked <unlocked> and empty room. They then head back downstairs. While attempting to inconspicuously rejoin the crowd, Sorrow gives both he and Twinkly away by accidently making too much noise. The big bestial man becomes suspicious when he sees the two coming from upstairs, as he was unaware that they had even left the room. He stops the pair and begins to question them as they make their way through the crowd towards the bar. Realizing the jig is up, Terrormoon takes this opportunity to charge the big bestial man as he is preoccupied. Combat erupts as Terrormoon strikes the first blow.Combat Highlights:
- Terrormoon, with aid from Twinklin and Sorrow, make short work of the large bestial man. Together they assault the ruffians located within the western half of the tavern.
- Bashem defeats the majority of the weaker ruffians with one well placed hurled enlarged dragon's breath. Bashem and Damali defend the eastern side of the tavern.
- Valinara and Sharessa maintain the center; their arrows and shots find their mark in ruffians spread across the room. Valinara joyously manages to slay the bandit who dared insult her.
- 5 of 20 bandits escape the massacre. One particular ruffian is forced to flee upstairs and jump out of a window to escape. Another swears revenge has he flees.
- Bashem's breath leaves acidic scorch marks on the tables floor and ceiling of the eastern half of the tavern
Once the battle is over, the adventurers collect loot then pile the bodies out front for the town's cadaver collector. Twinklin gives Silvana 100 gold pieces to cover damages and inconveniences. Silvana informs the adventurers that before Valthrun's tower was placed under siege, he left behind a small package in her care for the adventurers should they one day return. She then gives the adventurers a small box. Within, the party finds an old parchment letter. Upon investigation the letter is written in an ancient dialect of draconic. Valinara, Bashem, and Damali are the only individuals within the party who know draconic and can undertake the slow process of deciphering the letter. Valinara volunteers for the task. The session ends with the adventurers resting the night at the tavern. Now that previous room bookings have been clear, they may rest in whichever rooms of their choosing.
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- Punctuality Bonus: 75 XP
- Story Recap Bonus: 150 XP
- Creativity Bonus: 150 XP
- Roleplay Bonus: 300 XP
- Forum Participation Bonus:—
- Tavern Scene: 300 XP
- Tavern Battle: 885 XP
Total Session Experience: 1860 XP
Total Experience: 27,860 XP
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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and promoting mental health and preventing mental and/or substance use disorders are fundamental to SAMHSA's mission to reduce the impact of behavioral health conditions in America's communities.
Mental and substance use disorders can have a powerful effect on the health of individuals, their families, and their communities. In 2014, an estimated 9.8 million adults aged 18 and older in the United States had a serious mental illness, and 1.7 million of which were aged 18 to 25. Also 15.7 million adults (aged 18 or older) and 2.8 million youth (aged 12 to 17) had a major depressive episode during the past year. In 2014, an estimated 22.5 million Americans aged 12 and older self-reported needing treatment for alcohol or illicit drug use, and 11.8 million adults self-reported needing mental health treatment or counseling in the past year. These disorders are among the top conditions that cause disability and carry a high burden of disease in the United States, resulting in significant costs to families, employers, and publicly funded health systems. By 2020, mental and substance use disorders will surpass all physical diseases as a major cause of disability worldwide.
In addition, drug and alcohol use can lead to other chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Addressing the impact of substance use alone is estimated to cost Americans more than $600 billion each year.
Preventing mental and/or substance use disorders and related problems in children, adolescents, and young adults is critical to Americans' behavioral and physical health. Behaviors and symptoms that signal the development of a behavioral disorder often manifest two to four years before a disorder is present. In addition, people with a mental health issue are more likely to use alcohol or drugs than those not affected by a mental illness. Results from the 2014 NSDUH report (PDF | 3.4 MB) showed that of those adults with any mental illness, 18.2% had a substance use disorder, while those adults with no mental illness only had a 6.3% rate of substance use disorder in the past year. If communities and families can intervene early, behavioral health disorders might be prevented, or symptoms can be mitigated.
Data have shown that early intervention following the first episode of a serious mental illness can make an impact. Coordinated, specialized services offered during or shortly after the first episode of psychosis are effective for improving clinical and functional outcomes.
In addition, the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council's Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People report – 2009(link is external) notes that cost-benefit ratios for early treatment and prevention programs for addictions and mental illness programs range from 1:2 to 1:10. This means a $1 investment yields $2 to $10 savings in health costs, criminal and juvenile justice costs, educational costs, and lost productivity.
The last part of the substance use behavior chain is the consequences. Consequences refer to emotional effects, physical symptoms, and related effects in other areas of life that result from substance abuse. Immediate or short-term consequences happen right after the
first drink or use of a drug and are perceived as either negative or positive. Negative consequences might include feeling guilty about using substances or fear that someone observed the use. However, immediate seemingly positive consequences reinforce a person's substance abuse and encourage repeated abuse.
Although some argue that results such as socializing with other people who abuse substances (e.g., getting together with drinking buddies) can be considered positive consequences, CB/SM principles hold that all long-term consequences ultimately are negative. They may include falling, forgetting things, getting into arguments, and even getting arrested. For older adults, chronic substance abuse may have a substantial effect on physical health. However, negative consequences such as liver or neurological damage, hypertension, or diabetes often are too far removed in a client's mind from the initial substance use and perceived immediate positive consequences to deter future abuse.
The consequences section of SAPE identifies the immediate or short-term results of substance abuse that clients might regard as positive. Client anticipation of these consequences leads to substance abuse, and the actual experience of them reinforces continued substance abuse. It is necessary to identify negative short- and long-term consequences that have deterred substance abuse in the past and that may serve as useful reminders when clients encounter high-risk situations.
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We've had a new fence panel delivered. Clive and I manoeuvred it down the side of the house and propped it up against the wall while we considered the removal of the old one. When we moved into the house 15 years ago we installed a new fence the length of the garden, and had the foresight to have it housed in concrete posts and gravel boards. But time – and, it must be said, pigeons – has taken its toll and we are gradually replacing the panels one at a time.
The idea of concrete posts, of course, is that the each panel can simply be lifted out as necessary and another slotted it. However, that doesn't allow for the involvement of tenacious ivy. So what we thought was going to be a simple five-minute job turned into a bit of a kerfuffle.
Fortunately our lovely neighbour was on hand. We'd only been out in the garden a few minutes when he appeared. 'Need some help? Looks like you've got a job on.' He'd obviously seen us struggling and no doubt heard the noise as, in true Julia style, I employed a well-aimed gardening boot in an attempt to loosen the bindings of the ivy. Our neighbour is one of those men who always has the right tool for the job, and in a trice he had produced not one, but two pick axes, which he and Clive were able to employ under the offending panel to encourage it upwards.
The replacement was duly installed, but it needed a bit of persuasion to drop level with the rest of the fence. By the time I'd trotted back to the house to find something suitable to use to whack it with, our neighbour had delved back into his den and produced a chunky lump hammer, which soon did the trick.
A couple of hours later, back inside, the Hoover started spitting out more than it was sucking in. I turned it upside-down and gave it a good rattle, for which I was rewarded with a flurry of dust and detritus. Clive was all for reaching for his socket set, but that seemed a bit drastic to me. Sadly, there was no neighbour on hand with his toolbox to help, but again, in true Julia style, I blundered in. You may laugh, but with a bit of poking about with a carving fork I managed to unclag the thing and normal service was resumed. It might not have been the right way, but it worked.


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How many times in the past three years have you heard President Barack Obama promise not to raise taxes on middle class Americans?
Well brace yourselves boys and girls because he LIED!
Obamacare contains at least 20 different provisions which either raise existing taxes or creates new ones and many of these effect Americans making less than $250,000 per year which is his definition of middle class. Worse yet is that five of these taxes will impact the elderly the most, who in most cases can least afford it.
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First is an increase tax on dividends which begins in January 2013. The current tax rate for dividend income is 15%, but that will increase to 39.6% for anyone receiving dividend income. Currently, taxpayers 55 years and older receive nearly 70% of paid dividends according to an analysis of IRS data. Anyone making more than $250,000 per year will pay an additional 3.8% surtax on dividends which makes their dividend tax a whopping 43.4%.
The second tax also takes effect in 2013 and that is the medical device excise tax. All medical devices manufactures will pay an excise tax on all of the medial devices they produce such as wheelchairs, pacemakers, walkers, etc. Seniors are the largest purchasers of these devices and will assuredly see the prices for them increase to offset the taxes paid by the manufacturers.
The third tax issue that will be felt by all Americans will be a reduction in the allowable medical itemized deductions on your federal income taxes. Currently, taxpayers must subtract 7.5% of their adjustable gross income from their itemized medical deductions. Starting in 2013, you will have to subtract 10% of the adjustable gross income instead of 7.5%, thus reducing the amount of medical deductions one can claim on their federal income taxes. Again, according to IRS figures, about 60% of those claiming itemized medical deductions 55 years old and older.
The fourth tax to impact the elderly the most is the excise tax penalty for those who are not in compliance with the individual mandate part of Obamacare. Set to take effect in 2014 (if the US Supreme Court does not overturn it this year), those individuals who do not have qualified health insurance will pay a penalty in the form of an excise tax when filing their federal income taxes. In 2016, that penalty will increase to 2.5% of your adjusted gross income or $1,390 for anyone making less than $55,600 per year. A number of younger retirees are not old enough for Medicare and no longer are covered by their former employer's coverage. This group is expected to get hit the hardest. Additionally, many elderly are trying to survive on very tight budgets and cannot afford any kind of health insurance. This excise tax will also hit them hard.
The fifth tax is commonly referred to as the Cadillac Plan excise tax which is scheduled to take effect in 2018. Believe it or not, this plan will impose a 40% excise tax on high –cost insurance plans. For senior couples, this means if you are paying more than $29,450 for a family plan, you will be imposed a 40% excise tax for your exorbitant health insurance. A single senior paying more than $11,500 a year will also be slapped with the 40% excise tax. Seniors with extra insurance to cover such things as cancer and chronic illnesses or disabilities will be the ones most likely to be gouged with the Cadillac Plan excise tax. In other words, if you are paying for extra coverage to cover life threatening illnesses and disabilities, you either need to lower your coverage so it will cost you more out of pocket or Obamacare will tax you to cost you more out of pocket.
Mind you that these five taxes are all on top of the other fifteen taxes that will affect everyone including seniors. It's just that these five will hit seniors harder than they will the rest of Americans.
From the moment Barack Obama announced that he was going to run for the presidency of the United States, he has lied, lied, lied and lied some more. When he extended his one hand offering the wonderful benefits of Obamacare, he was reaching in and stealing your wallet with the other hand.
President Obama repeatedly says he is fighting to help middle class Americans. What he isn't saying is that his fight is to eliminate middle class Americans by driving them to poverty or the cemetery. In a socialistic nation, there is no middle class and that seems to be the main purpose of Obamacare.


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The College has a licence to sell beer, wines and a selection of spirits; there is also a range of chilled bottled beers and popular soft drinks.
The bar, which is in the Club Room, is the main social area of college and is open from 9pm to midnight every night – with a 1am extension for ents held in the Club Room. The bar is staffed by students for the benefit of the whole College membership.