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Hetepu Fam (Peace Family),
Hollywood here lately has been fascinated with making ghost stories and trying to claim that people worship the dead. Unfortunately, because there is not a lot of information available on the web and/or there is no community available. Newcomers are usually led astray because of fiction writers desire to make a quick buck by preying upon individual's ignorance about the spiritual realm. So, to set the record straight, we don't worship the dead. We worship God and honor our ancestors.
Cultures all over the world honor the deceased but in Kamitic/Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) belief, every deceased relative was not considered an ancestor. The true meaning of an ancestor or an Aakhu is an individual that exercised self-discipline in life and therefore was expected to assist the living in life. Surely, you would not want to honor an individual that suffered from substance abuse in life. This is because the same way you would not want to be around this individual in life, for obvious reasons. You would not want to be around them in death, because there is not much you would be able to learn from this individual. You want to venerate those individuals whose self-discipline made them honorable individuals in life. Self – discipline was symbolized by the Kamitic/Kemetic people as the djed (the backbone of Osar Greek Osiris) column. The backbone was used because this is what makes us sit/stand upright, hence the djed raising image below. In contemporary times instead of raising djed columns some people just plant trees, which has the same meaning when you understand it in its true context.
So, one of the simplest ways to honor the ancestors in the Afro-Diaspora is to build an ancestral altar. The altar used in Kamta is inspired by the Afro-Cuban Espiritisimo Cruzado (Crossed Spiritism) tradition's altar called a boveda. In the Kamitic language it is called a het (house). The reason I use this type of altar is because I have learned that it can be adapted to suit anyone's purpose. After using it, I found that it corresponds perfectly to my Kamitic-Kongo influence, which will be explained below.
The basic guidelines are as follows:
- Take photos of your ancestors (deceased biological relatives you respected and/or teachers). Then place their photos on a clean table covered with a white tablecloth. I personally do not put a tablecloth down because it is easy for ashes and soot to get on it. Then you have to dismantle the whole altar. Instead I usually place white colored seashells around the borders. The seashells serve as a barrier and act as a purifying agent instead of the white tablecloth. (See pics below)
- Arrange nine glasses (symbolizing the nine netcharu – Kamitic guardian spirits) into a semi-circle to represent the guardian angel(s) that governed your ancestor. Fill these glasses with cool water.
- Say a prayer in your own language thanking God for all of your blessings. It is common throughout the African American and Afro-Latino communities to recite the Lords Prayer because it is a very familiar yet powerful prayer. I use it because it was the first prayer I learned that resonated with me and also because it speaks to me on a much deeper level. For instance, Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be Thy Name," to me acknowledges that Osar is the patriarch of all who follow the Kamitic path. He is therefore, our first honorable ancestor, just like Jesus would be to the Christians, Abraham and Moses would be to the Jews and so on. When I say, "Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven". It makes feel like Hru (Heru, Hrw or Horus in Greek) – Osar's heir, and is a reminder that the only way I can defeat my enemy, Set (Set-an or Satan) is by relying upon Osar (intuitively) as my guide.
- Then say a prayer asking that God bless, strengthen and enlighten your ancestors. Next light a small white birthday candle and tell your ancestors how much you miss them. Ask them to assist you in your life.
- Since you cannot get something for nothing, because of the Maa (also called Maat or Ma'at is the Kamitic/Kemetic concept of balance, equality, justice harmony, law, order and truth), it is common practice to make an offering in exchange for your ancestors' assistance such as a cigar (for beginners do not light), incense (e.g. frankincense, frankincense and myrrh, or sandalwood), food (fruit, slice of pound cake, etc.), beverage (strong black coffee without sugar or cream, tea or a shot of rum. Understand, offerings are given to the ancestors all around the world because although they do not need food and shelter as we (the living) do. They are however able to absorb the energy (life-force) from things that are offered to them, in order to continue their existence.
- Afterwards, thank your ancestors for their assistance and allow the candle to burn down.
- On a day that is most convenient to you. Repeat steps 3 through 5.
The above set up is a simple modification of an Aakhu altar used in Kamta. The above basic guidelines are usually done to help individuals learn how to ignore their wayward thoughts and control their mind. Thus allowing their ancestors to communicate to them intuitively through their dreams, hunches and thoughts. It is advised that you pay attention to your dreams, thoughts and ideas.
Important Tips:
- Make sure that whenever burning candles and incense that they are safely away from anything that is flammable.
- Never put salt in food that is offered to the ancestors. Salt has the tendency to repel spirits. Also, if cooked food is offered it should be removed the following day. Never allow food to decay on the altar.
- Never put photos of those who are living on an altar for the dead.
- Never allow your ancestors to become thirsty. Always refill the glasses with water when it evaporates out. Also, don't give your ancestors too much alcohol, we don't want them to become drunk.
- Never allow the altar to fall into disarray.
Besides being a great way to celebrate the life and contributions of your ancestors. Honoring the ancestors is a great way to verify that the deceased is truly resting in peace and ensure that your ancestral heritage will not be forgotten. We must always remember that this is what Hru (Greek Horus) had to do for Osar, because this is how he acquired the double crown.
Now, recently I have been asked why I use white colored seashells. Well, there's a couple of reasons. For one, seashells have a double meaning. They protect what is precious on the inside and protect what's inside from that which is on the outside. This is classic Kamitic and Kongo "pun" thinking. The shells have another meaning as well, but it would take us beyond the scope of this post. See the images below:
The other reason for doing this is because this is the tradition that our ancestors (the Africans and early African Americans) left for us to follow.
So, the Espiritismo Cruzado boveda or het (spiritual house) as you can see is just a modern adaptation of an old Kongo concept.
Hope this helps.
For more info. on honoring your ancestors check out Honoring the Ancestors the Kemetic Shaman Way.
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Relax and rejuvenate yourself this week, in preparation for your run to the finish!
The five weeks post-Thanksgiving are your most intense time of the year. Get prepared to tackle these five must-dos:
- Connect with donors and prospects to drive more gifts into 2012 while goodwill, and the end of the tax year, is top of mind.
- Thank your base every way you can. This is an all-org agenda, so ask and train your colleagues how (and when) to share their thanks.

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Nearly 1,000 people visited the 2018 Admissions Fair on Jan. 20, at Asa Mercer International Middle School.
Through the event, in its third consecutive year, the district helped families register new students as well as answer questions about the registration process; school choice; option, alternative and service schools; highly capable and special education services.
"Multiple parents shared how helpful it was to learn about the alternative and service schools and loved that there were students from Nova to talk about the different programs," said Faauu Manu, Seattle Public Schools Office of Admissions manager.
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Merrimac is a town in Massachusetts. It was formed in 1876 and was previously called Amesbury. It can be found in Essex county and is a part of the Southern registry of deed district. For more information, contact the county at 2 School St., Merrimac 01860. On the attached map, Merrimac is shown as 1 in Essex county.
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Florida native A. Philip Randolph helped initiate and direct the March on Washington in August 1963.
Asa Philip Randolph (1889-1979), the first president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was born in Crescent City, Florida, and grew up in Jacksonville. The son of a Methodist minister, he attended the City College of New York and later published The Messenger, a political and literary magazine. As a result of his efforts, the 1937 contract between the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and the Pullman Company cut working hours, increased pay, and improved working conditions. Randolph was also a major factor in ending discrimination in defense plants and segregation in the U.S. military.
Fifty years ago this summer, Randolph helped initiate and direct the March on Washington – the largest civil rights demonstration in American history. Randolph first called for a demonstration at the U.S. Capitol in 1941 to protest employment discrimination. He played an instrumental role in the months leading up to the 1963 demonstration as the elder statesman of the "Big Six," which included Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders from the largest civil rights organizations in the U.S. Randolph helped unite the various groups behind the common message of jobs and freedom.
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Dramatic video shows tornado ripping through rural Mississippi town
Two deaths have been blamed on a strong spring storm system that's brought everything from tornadoes to ice and snow to much of the Midwest and parts of the southeast United States.
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency spokesman Greg Flynn said Thursday one person died and several people were injured after a reported tornado struck Kemper County in the far eastern part of the state.
Tabatha Lott, a dispatcher in Noxubee County, said there were "numerous reports of injuries" in the town of Shuqualak, though it wasn't immediately clear how many were injured. Flynn also said there are reports of damaged buildings and many power outages.
RAW Video: Dramatic video of tornado on the ground
The T-shaped system first swept across the nation's midsection Wednesday night and pummeled portions of Missouri, where the National Weather Service said Thursday that an EF-2 tornado appears to have damaged dozens of homes in the St. Louis suburb of Hazelwood. That category of tornado generally packs winds of 113 to 157 mph.
Crews with the weather service still were assessing whether tornadoes were to blame for other damage in Missouri and neighboring Illinois, meteorologist Mark Fuchs said. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency shortly after the storm swept through the eastern part of Missouri, bringing hail, up to 2 ½ inches of rain and strong winds.
"This is going to be a daylong investigation by our crews," Fuchs added. Utility workers scrambled to restore power to more than 23,000 still-affected Missouri homes and businesses.
In the upper Midwest, thousands of homes and businesses also lost power because of heavy wet snow, ice and wind in the past couple of days, while rain and snow raised flooding concerns in various areas of the Midwest. A suspected tornado caused damage in Arkansas.
The second death was reported in the Nebraska Pandhandle, where a woman died Tuesday while trying to trudge through a blinding snowstorm from her disabled car to her house a mile away.
On Wednesday, seven members of the Sullivan, Mo., municipal airport board were gathered at the airport Wednesday night for a meeting. A member noticed what looked like funnel clouds over the 7,000-resident town about 65 miles southwest of St. Louis. Then, a wind-blown pickup truck then scooted by - without a driver. The gust was clocked at 101 mph.


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you say ibaka was largely successful due to kendrick perkins at the center? and conclude kemba becoming a willing passer out of where?? I feel like you made up to much and don't know what you are talking about at all.
OKC became a dominant defensive team after they got Perkins, and majority of Ibaka's success has come in the form of defense. That's why they call him I-block-a"... HELP defense, specifically, since Perk's role is to control the paint, leaving a very active Ibaka to hang around, patrol the inside, and become a block machine. Ibaka does not have the size to be a defensive anchor in the paint the way some power forwards do, so having Perkins down low makes his job 1000x easier.
And Kemba didn't pass much in college because they didn't need him to... Coach Calhoun wanted Kemba taking majority of the shots, and they won the National Championship as a result. Kemba has said in interviews that he is ready to become a legitimate NBA point guard, who knows when to dish the rock, and with the right supporting cast around him, I can absolutely see it happening. Kemba only averaged .4 less assists than Rondo did in his final year at Kentucky, and two seasons ago, Kemba averaged more assists than Rondo did in his final year. Many players change as they transition from college to the NBA.. look at Rondo, J.J. Reddick, Steph Curry, and the list goes on.


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Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reports that Browns WR Josh Gordon's one-year suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy has been upheld.
Gordon has released a statement regarding the decision:
"I'd like to apologize to my teammates, coaches, the Cleveland Browns organization and our fans. I am very disappointed that the NFL and its hearing office didn't exercise better discretion and judgment in my case. I would like to sincerely thank the people who have been incredibly supportive of me during this challenging time, including my family, my agent, my union, my legal team, and the Cleveland Browns staff."
The NFL has also issued a statement on the ruling:
"Appeals officer Harold Henderson has upheld the suspension for the 2014 NFL season of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. The suspension is effective immediately. "Gordon's eligibility for reinstatement will be determined following the 2014 season."
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that Gordon's suspension is for the season and not necessary for the calender year.
According to Mortensen, if he stays clean, there is a chance he could be restated for the offseason.
- Albert Breer reports that there is no avenue for reinstatement as part of this decision, but his reps are exploring alternatives to the situation.
- Ian Rapoport reports that Gordon is not allowed to be around the team facility during his suspension, even though they were hoping to have him do some work in the coming months.
Reports first surfaced closed to four months ago that Gordon was to be suspended for an entire year, but the appeal process wound up dragging on much longer than anyone anticipated.
The Browns have said that they remain committed to Gordon and are in the process of getting him the help he needs to prevent any further off-the-field issues.
Last year, Gordon caught 87 receptions for 1,646 yards receiving and and nine touchdowns over the course of 14 games.


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NEW YORK CITY--Extraordinary spaces designed by BBG-BBGM and King & Grove Hotels will inspire attendees of the 3rd annual Boutique Design New York (BDNY), taking place November 11-12, 2012 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The two spaces, both designed with networking in mind, will offer more than 5,000 attending interior designers, architects and purchasing executives an opportunity to connect outside the busy aisles and booths.
Overlooking the exhibit floor, internationally-renowned architecture and interior design firm BBG-BBGM has created a networking space reminiscent of the urban setting of this leading hospitality interiors fair. The industrial lounge celebrates design from emerging artists to the established fine arts, and elevates the gritty elements of New York City with refined products at the forefront of design.
Situated in the Javits Center lobby, the King & Grove Hotels "Designer Lounge" will offer attendees a place to relax, network and socialize during the two-day show. Inspired by Ruschmeyer's Hotel Kitchen & Bar property in Montauk, Long Island, the Lounge reflects the casual and fun-loving atmosphere that is Ruschmeyers and provides imagery of King & Grove's four primary markets in Montauk, Miami Beach, Brooklyn, and New York City.
"These unique spaces will offer attendees an opportunity to see the latest design-driven products in a live setting," says Michael Schneider, publisher of hospitality products for ST Media Group. "BBG-BBGM and King & Grove Hotels will each present exceptional – yet very different – spaces complementing the incredible exhibitor product mix at BDNY 2012."
Visuals of both spaces can be found online at www.bdny.com, in addition to complete show details such as exhibiting companies, seminar details, events, and registration. Attendee registration is $50 per person and includes admission to the adjacent International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS).
BDNY will run Sunday, November 11, and Monday, November 12, 2012, featuring more than 250 manufacturers of high-end, unique and innovative design products for hospitality, including furniture, lighting, wall coverings, fabric, seating, accessories, artwork, carpet and flooring, materials, bath and spa. The 97th annual IHMRS will run Saturday, November 10, through Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a full day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 10, the IHMRS will feature three full days of exhibits from Sunday, November 11, through Tuesday, November 13.


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Back in November, supermodel Kate Moss told an interviewer from Women's Wear Daily that one of her dieting slogans was, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Her quote was assailed by many, who said it promoted eating disorders and encouraged young women to shun food altogether in order to reach dangerously low weights. From the UK Telegraph:
Katie Green, a former Ultimo model, who launched the Say No To Size Zero campaign with Lembit Öpik, the Liberal Democrat MP, told The Sun: "There are 1.1 million eating disorders in the UK alone. Kate Moss's comments are likely to cause many more. If you read any of the pro-anorexia websites, they go crazy for quotes like this."
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"Comments like this make it even more difficult for young people struggling with an eating disorder," said Mary George, a representative of a British eating disorder charity called Beat. "She probably doesn't realize how dangerous such comments can be."
You get the idea.
Moss has long denied ever having an eating disorder, despite giving quotes that would suggest otherwise. You don't call yourself "Rexy" (slang for sexy and anorexic) without being somewhat familiar with not eating. Moss has also been caught doing cocaine and been caught dating Pete Doherty, the latter possibly the most unhealthy habit one can subject oneself to. So she's not the world's best role model for young girls.
All that said, the furor over Moss' quote overlooks one aspect of it: that it's kind of right. Take it from someone in the midst of trying to lose 50 pounds: For those of us who are NOT prone to body dysmorphic disorders, Moss' quote actually makes a whole lot of sense. I've eaten a lot of things in my lifetime, and most of the very best food (or what I consider the very best food) ends up making you feel terrible.
I love chili dogs. I could eat 50 in one sitting. But that would probably end badly. I've eaten four chili dogs at once, become convinced I'm having a heart attack, and then said nothing to anyone because I'm terrified at being labeled a fatty who had a heart attack at 33. It's a fact: fattening, delicious food often makes you feel horrid.
I've lost 15 pounds so far in my quest to get healthier. And you know what? It DOES feel better than anything tastes. It really does. It's nice to walk up stairs and not sweat. It's nice to not hear your chin flap when you talk. For people suffering from anorexia and bulimia, Moss' quotes only add fuel to the fire.
But really, is Moss going to cause anyone to BEGIN having an eating disorder? Eating disorders are very personal diseases, often borne out of much more than spurring on from a celebrity. Moss' choice of words was poor, to be sure. If she had said, "Nothing fattening tastes as good as being healthy feels," she would have been lauded. Instead, she put it in the bluntest terms possible. The most effective terms.
And, if you're a fat person like me who wants to lose weight but is in no danger of becoming bulimic or anorexic, the motto is a legitimate help. Should I have that Slim Jim? No, because then I wouldn't be losing weight, and I'd still feel awful. You see? Kate was right!
So if you're one of the many people out there trying to slim down after the holidays, you'd best heed the words of our supermodel friend. Don't heed them TOO MUCH. But heed them nonetheless.


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Domi-nation: DR runs table en route to title
Cano earns MVP honors as squad is first to finish undefeated in Classic
SAN FRANCISCO -- The air horns, whistles and congas that were the background noise to all eight consecutive Dominican Republic victories in the third World Baseball Classic could be heard from one end of the continent to the other on Tuesday night.
At AT&T Park, where the Dominicans received their gold medals after defeating neighboring Puerto Rico, 3-0, in the championship game, orange, white and blue confetti was sent streaming into the damp air. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the Caribbean, a country reveled as the Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico for the third time in the tournament.
The undefeated Dominican Republic is unquestionably the king of the Caribbean and the wider baseball world, unseating the two-time defending Classic champion Japanese in the only international baseball tournament that includes Major League players.
"This means a lot to us," said Robinson Cano, the Yankees second baseman who now can add the Classic gold to his 2009 World Series ring. "I'm excited right now. This is for your country and comes from the bottom of your heart. We know how much our fans wanted it. This means the world to us. You know how it is back home."
Cano was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after winning the honor for each of the first two rounds. No team has ever won out through the tournament and as the Dominican Republic did it for the first time, Cano hit .469 (15-for-32) with four doubles, two homers, six RBIs and 25 total bases.
His 15 hits set the record for most hits by anyone in a single Classic, surpassing the 13 knocked out by Japan's Nobuhiko Matsunaka in 2006.
But in no way was Cano the only star in this tournament from his star-studded team. Rays closer Fernando Rodney recorded a Classic-record seventh save by pitching the ninth inning on Tuesday. Previously unheralded starter Samuel Deduno of the Twins finished 2-0 with 17 strikeouts and a 0.69 ERA after firing five innings of scoreless, two-hit ball and whiffing five against the Puerto Ricans.
The Dominican Republic's bullpen was lights-out for the tournament, which can be illustrated by the fact that the Dominicans won their last five games by a total of 10 runs, including a 4-1 victory over the feisty Kingdom of the Netherlands in a semifinal game here on Monday.
"I wish I could be in the Dominican right now because our country is rocking," said Moises Alou, the former Major Leaguer who put together this team as general manager and is part of a proud baseball-playing Dominican Republic family. "This is baseball. In the Dominican everybody eats and breathes baseball. This has to be right there on top of everything, even winning a gold medal in the Olympics."
On a rainy night in the City by the Bay, Deduno took his club on the path to victory and Jose Reyes led the offensive attack with a double and a triple. The bullpen then came into play. Pedro Strop shut down a late rally, Santiago Casilla pitched a scoreless eighth in front of his home Giants fans and Rodney finished off the Puerto Ricans, starting a wild celebration on the infield.
Like Cano, Casilla can now add the Classic gold to the two World Series titles his Giants have won in the past three years.
"I mean, this win is going to go to the whole country of the Dominican Republic because it was hungry waiting for this moment," said Reyes, the former Mets and Marlins shortstop who is now with the Blue Jays. "We stayed together as a team. We had good communication, good chemistry -- that's why we won everything. Like I said before, this win is going to go to the whole Dominican Republic."
Reyes led off the bottom of the first with a double to right field and scored along with Cano on a double to right-center by Edwin Encarnacion as the Dominicans took the first lead of the much-anticipated championship game. They upped their lead to an insurmountable 3-0 on an RBI double in the fifth by Erick Aybar, who had a pair of hits on the night.
Puerto Rico tried to stage a rally with light rain falling in the seventh. Mike Aviles led off with a single and Alex Rios walked. But Strop came in and stopped the rally. He whiffed two and then Jesus Feliciano hit a foul pop that veteran Miguel Tejada caught crashing to the ground as he reached the bullpen.
But in the end it was just too much Dominican Republic. The Puerto Ricans evidently recognized that.
As the Dominican players celebrated and were presented with the World Baseball Classic trophy, plus had the medals placed around their collective necks, Team Puerto Rico stood on the field in unison and watched the ceremony.
After all, the Dominicans were the prohibitive favorites once again when the tourney began. The Puerto Ricans, who won five of their nine games at the right time to advance, went farther than anyone could have anticipated. In that they joined Brazil and Spain, who qualified for the group of 16 for the first time, Chinese Taipei and Italy, which moved on to the second round, and the Dutch, who were treated to a spot in the semis.
"I played in it in 2009 and it was fun then, but 2013 was something different," Aviles said. "We were able to put together a team that was more a team than anything, and I think that's the reason we were able to get to the final. We had an actual team atmosphere, a good mix of young guys and old guys, and the fact that everyone was proud to put this uniform on and we continued to play with pride. I think that was the biggest thing, to play with pride and make everybody proud."


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HAVELOCK � The Havelock boys soccer team faces many new things entering the 2013 season. There are two new Coastal 3A Conference opponents, a new non-conference schedule dotted with state championship contenders, a new state playoff-qualifying system and a new head coach in Jeremiah Johnson.
HAVELOCK � The Havelock boys soccer team faces many new things entering the 2013 season. There are two new Coastal 3A Conference opponents, a new non-conference schedule dotted with state championship contenders, a new state playoff-qualifying system and a new head coach in Jeremiah Johnson.
What isn�t new are the players, as the Rams have 13 seniors to tackle what arguably could be the toughest soccer league in the state.
�It�s going to be more of a challenge,� Johnson said of the league. �Overall, I think we have the most dominant conference in the state.�
Jacksonville is the defending 3A state champions, and White Oak is a perennial state title contender. New league member Swansboro was a state power in the 1A and 2A ranks, and newcomer Richlands has proven to be competitive over the years with the best of Onslow County soccer.
Johnson peppered his non-conference schedule with strength as well, such as county rival New Bern, defending state 1A champ Southwest Onslow, former state champ Dixon, and 4A playoff teams Wilmington Ashley and Wilmington Laney.
Where the non-conference schedule comes into play is with the new playoff system. Just the top three teams are guaranteed playoff spots. The N.C. High School Athletic Association will fill out the remainder of the bracket based on overall records of teams across the state.
The Rams are loaded with returning players, including standout Noah Kemble, who received an invitation over the summer to play for the academy team of Major League Soccer�s D.C. United. The college recruit has narrowed his choices to George Mason or Appalachian State.
Though Kemble won�t have graduated 17-goal scorer Peter Brown with him, he does have returners Kevin Quinn, Omar Gonzalez and Nick Seegel in support. Dylan Baker, who did not play soccer last season, and newcomer Miguel Diaz-Maurino should provide additional help, Johnson said.
Defensively, the Rams will look to senior Zach Martin in goal, with Jason Hollister, Roy Howard and Justin Kilgore looking to stop opposing offenses.
The Rams went 13-9-1 last season, finishing fifth in the Coastal 3A Conference.
The Rams are scheduled to open their season Monday at Greenville Rose.
Bears looking for 'team effort'
The New Bern Bears won't have one dominant scorer this season. Instead, the soccer team will count on a team effort to get the ball into the net.
The offensive production could come from a number of players, namely Htoo Soe, Tyler Oakley, Tanner Brown, Logan Henderson, Wyatt Howell, Clark McAden, Aaron Broadus and Neeko Helbich.
�It's always nice to have one of those special players, but sometimes if you come up against a quality team, they are able to shut down a player like that,� said New Bern coach Tim Guter.
�I'd rather have a team that scores by committee, so we have a multi-pronged attack.�
The Bears lost several key members from last year's squad. As they enter a new conference, no longer competing against the Wilmington schools, Guter believes the team is ready to re-group after not making the postseason in 2012.
�It depends on how we step on the field,� said Guter. �This is a good year to transition to a new conference. We have to set our own identity in this new conference.�
The Bears are jumping into the Eastern Carolina Conference which includes J.H. Rose, D.H. Conley, South Central, C.B. Aycock, Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne.
Henderson, one of six seniors, expects New Bern to do better than its 1-8 conference record showed last season.
�I want to win conference and make playoffs. It really hurt not making playoffs last year,� Henderson said. �We are going to get goals from where ever we can get them from.�
Xander Morales, John Taylor and Liam Wrought are in competition for the starting goalkeeper position. In front of them, defenders Christian Rust, Reese Gifford, Garrett Rhodes, Austin Murphy and Sam Stevick will be key in preventing goals.
�We have a good nucleus,� Guter said. �We are doing some good things. We have some young players and some veteran players.�
New Bern starts its season on Aug. 23 against West Brunswick at the Battle at the Beach tournament in Jacksonville.
Eagles enter brutal new Coastal
VANCEBORO � The realignment of the 3A Coastal Conference did not do West Craven boys� soccer coach Aaron Steele, and his team, any favors.
Two more Jacksonville area schools in Richlands and Swansboro are new opponents this season for the Eagles.
Like any soccer program from the prep soccer mecca that is Jacksonville, both newcomers are extremely strong to already join Jacksonville, White Oak, Havelock, West Carteret and West Craven.
�I think it is the toughest soccer conference in the state,� Steele said. �Every team in our new conference made the playoffs last year.�
Things will be very different in Vanceboro without goal-scoring spark plug Lamberto Gomez flying around the field, but Steele thinks he has some kids who can carry the load.
Jose Torres returns as the team�s lone senior and talented scorer Eliazar Ortega is back as a junior.
�Eliazar (Ortega) has been a great leader for us already in practice, he has been very vocal,� Steele said. �I think they (Torres and Ortega) are ready to carry the torch from Lamberto.�
West Craven has nine players returning, four of whom, were starters a year ago.
�We have a young guy in Noah Lewis who has shown a lot of skill and we hope that he can help us a lot this year, as well as our new keeper Chase Gaskins,� Steele said. �Noah�s been working with us all summer and really looks sharp.�
The Eagles open the season Aug. 19 against South Central at home.
Falcons want to continue winning ways
The Epiphany Falcons had their best season last year. They won 12 games, and clinched a share for the conference title.
Leading scorer, Ian Brizes (19 goals), defensive leader Robbie LaGuardia and another scoring specialist, Florian Florleiter are back and ready to continue a winning trend.
�We are a solid team and we have the potential to do great, but with the chemistry, I think we can hold our own,� Vorleiter said.
Despite being experienced at some spots, the Falcons are young at other positions.
Sophomore Jackson Seymore will man the goalkeeper position, while freshmen Andrew Chiles and Brandon Goodwin, as well as sophomore Peter Bonacci and juniors Joshua Brown, David Romero and Jared Hill will play big roles.
Vorleiter and LaGuardia have the responsibility of being team captains.
�As captains, we are leaders of the team, but I think it is so cool to see the fire, the effort and the heart that the younger guys put out there,� LaGuardia said.
Seniors Adam Nelson and Brett Hoffman are solid defenders.
�Defense is solid,� said Epiphany coach Helder Costa. �I still have my defense from last season. I still have Robbie LaGuardia back there and he is good. He keeps the defense calm, controls them and is a good leader.�
The Falcons start their season on Friday at Carolina Friends of Durham.
Costa said the team is still searching for the right mix of players to replace Brendan McLaughlin and Hunter Brizes from last year's team.
�We still have a lot of work to do,� Costa said. �It's early to say, but they seem to be good. They move the ball fast, they have skills and they move around like I like.�


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- "Eärnur was a man like his father in valour, but not in wisdom. He was a man of strong body and hot mood; but he would take no wife, for his only pleasure was in fighting, or in the exercise of arms."
- ― Appendix B, Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion.
Eärnur (Third Age 1928 – 2050) was the thirty-third and last King of Gondor. He took the throne upon the death of his father Eärnil II in T.A. 2043, and after his disappearance, the Stewards of Gondor ruled in his name for many generations.
Eärnur was considered one of the greatest warriors and generals in the history Gondor. His greatest victory was in T.A. 1975, when he drove the Witch-king of Angmar out of Angmar in the Battle of Fornost. After being crowned King in 2043 he was challenged twice by the Witch-king of Angmar, chief of the Ringwraiths, who now resided in Minas Morgul. The first challenge went unanswered but in 2050 the second came and he accepted. After entering the gates of Minas Morgul, he was never heard from again.
No new king was elected and the rule of Gondor passed to the Stewards, beginning with Mardil Voronwë, who had tried to restrain Eärnur from going to Minas Morgul. The Stewards were to rule "until the King returns", because it was uncertain at first whether Eärnur had been killed or not. In addition, Eärnur left without an heir, and while many others in Gondor could lay some sort of claim to the kingship, those claims generally had some sort of doubt, and no one wanted to risk another civil war like the Kin-strife, which had been devastating for Gondor.
Eärnur means "Servant of the Sea" in Quenya, from ëar "sea" and -ndur "servant".
|Preceded by:
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|33rd King of Gondor
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BMW i3 already has 10,000 orders.
BMW's electrification strategy is already proving an early success, as the German automaker reportedly has 10,000 global pre-orders for its electric i3 city car. Reuters reports that the first batch of BMW i3 hatchbacks was delivered in Germany last week.
The BMW i3 will be followed in the middle of next year by the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. It, too, has attracted a large number of customers, as BMW global sales chief Ian Robertson told Reuters that the company has already sold out the entire first year of i8 production. Robertson did not specify how many cars were planned for the i8's first year, but it's nonetheless an impressive feat given that the BMW i8 is an expensive proposition. In the U.S., a 2014 BMW i8 will cost $136,625 after taxes and destination fees. The BMW i3 costs $42,275, after destination, in the U.S.
BMW also already has plans for another electric car, according to a new report from BMW Blog. Mini brand manager Peter Schwarzbauer told BMW Blog that Mini is investigating launching an all-electric version of the new Cooper hatchback. Such a move isn't without precedent, as Mini previously leased a small fleet of experimental electric hatchbacks called the Mini E; lessons from those cars helped inform modern-day electrics like the BMW i3.
Schwarzbauer told reporters that launching an electric Mini, "fits perfectly with the brand, and I am convinced that we will offer a suitable solution." He reportedly suggested that the larger, next-generation Mini Clubman might also be a candidate for the EV treatment.
Earlier this year, we reported that Schwarzbauer told reports that Mini would add electrified models in the future. "There will be electrification within the Mini brand, including a plug-in hybrid for certain," he told Automotive News Europe in October. A plug-in hybrid Mini could adapt the electric powertrain from the BMW i3, along with its 650-cc range-extending gasoline engine. At that time, Schwarzbauer said that an all-electric Mini was less likely than a plug-in hybrid.


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1/3 cup cornmeal
1 ear of corn kernels*
2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, cooked* and cooled
1 tablespoon minced dehydrated onion
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
juice of 1 lime
Mash the beans, and the potato together until fairly uniform in texture but not to the point of paste. Gently stir in remaining ingredients. Add more cornmeal if the mixture is too wet to form into patties. Form into uniform, fairly flat patties. Pat on additional cornmeal or matzo meal if desired on the outside of the burgers. Place on a oiled piece of foil, brush the tops with oil and cook on the hottest part of the grill, flipping once halfway through cooking. It should take about 10-20 minutes.
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Butler gets the wrong kind of action
TRUCKEE – At 43, Gerard Butler has an established action-hero career, yet he has elected to produce and star in this mediocre romantic comedy.
He plays George, a washed-up soccer pro hoping to win back his ex-wife Stacie (Jessica Biel) and their young son Lewis (Noah Lomax). Unemployed and hounded by debt collectors, George seemingly has nothing to lose when he agrees to coach his son's soccer team as a means of re-establishing his bond with Lewis.
He quickly becomes the team's idol, but his life is made problematic by kids' parents attracted to George's famous name, his rock-hard abs and his Scottish brogue. Three gorgeous, love-starved moms (Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Judy Greer) demand George's attention. Equally dangerous, a wealthy soccer dad (Dennis Quaid) doles out cash and special favors in exchange for preferential treatment.
Butler's effort to transform George from a charming cad into a thoughtful adult is a monumental assignment for any actor, but it's especially daunting for one best suited to stoic machismo.
Young Noah Lomax is credible as George's son – desperate to believe in his dad, but needing more than the same old excuses for George's tardiness and neglect.
Butler and Lomax crackle with a father-son chemistry that elevates their scenes beyond those focused on Butler and his adult costars, most of whom are little more than caricatures. Biel is the exception. She's persuasive as the ex-wife who hasn't forgotten what's best and worst about her ex, but her connection to George comes across as forced.
More of a feel-good family drama than romantic comedy, "Playing For Keeps" is the sort of movie trotted out for the holidays by the Lifetime Network – except with bigger stars.
The film's shopworn script is a scrapbook of films featuring men failing to leave adolescence behind, and subsequently finding themselves alone and unhappy.
The film's modest $35 million dollar budget suddenly looks pricey in the wake of its $6 million dollar opening weekend. Perhaps Butler should take a grown-up look at what does and doesn't suit his on-screen persona.


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Consistent with United Kingdom water industry standards, United Utilities (UU) released its AMP6 program, investing GBP 6 billion to improve its massive water infrastructure. As part of the program, UU dedicated GBP 2.9 billion to delivering more than 200 capital projects over the five-year period ending 2020. With widely dispersed construction and engineering teams working on numerous complex projects, UU needed a collaborative BIM strategy and flexible, interoperable software to manage digital data for capital programs, optimize asset performance, and improve project delivery.
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Mole and grasshoppers...
Mexico had just started to grow on me, when it was time to pack our bags and say adios to our newly made Mexican buddies, who raised the perfect toast when they declared, " To old friends... and new family." Mexico City was worse than Mumbai.... but my God, the museums ( Frida Kahlo!) and the pyramids just an hour away, made up for the madness of the metropolis. Unlike Mumbai, where people do tend to be indifferent to strangers, the Mexicans were consistently friendly and most welcoming.... especially when they found out we were from India. But sorry... the food just isn't for me. And it is NOT the Tex-Mex rubbish the world associates with Mexican cuisine. It was also good to learn first- hand just how passionately patriotic Mexicans are. That explains their love-hate relationship with America. And their intense dislike for Spaniards. Viva Zapata, lives!
Well.... am off to Brussels. The place with the prettiest square in Europe, and the best chocolates on earth. More from Bruge and Antwerp in my next post... whenever that is.
Keep the comments coming. I read every single one of them. And respond to a few personally...
16 comments:
- Sanjay Ray said...
Hi Shobhaa
Thanks for your reply to my last comment.
This one I agree 100% that Grand Place/Gra Plas is indeed the prettiest square in Europe.
The chocolate I'm not so sure as somehow I feel GODIVA makes them the best but, surely I will go for a pint or two of the local brew - anytime!
Have a nice time at the beautiful Bruges and Antwerpen.
- August 1, 2011 at 6:49 AM
- raj said...
I have been following your blogs now for over two months. First thing in the morning I look for one. It is not so good a morning when a new post from you is not there. please do not skip a day.
- August 1, 2011 at 9:03 AM
- Rujuta said...
Great to hear for the adventures in Mexico...
Looking fwd to Brussels adventures now:))
Take care...
Best Wishes
- August 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM
HI Sobhaaji,
Heard abt you from Mr.BigB's blog. One evening you responded to him for the BHTBaap's success. HOpe you recollect! However after i went through i found your blog equally intersting in several aspects. Glad, you are exploring much bout Mexicans...Believe, much more you wld in ur further visits. Good day greetings and happy exploring:-)
- August 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM
- Divya (Virmani) Chadda said...
Mrs. De,
Glad to find out that you do read each comment! I wasn't sure if I am commenting for you or the other blog readers to read! LOL...
As far as mexican food is considerd, I fancy it a lot! Enchiladas, Chipotle bowl, salsa and the bestest is guacamole! :)
Enjoy Brussels :)
- August 1, 2011 at 7:49 PM
- Manisha Borwanker said...
More on Mole sauce please!
- August 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- Wannabe blogger said...
Love your blogs, although I don't always agree with what you write.
- August 1, 2011 at 11:04 PM
- M Lamba said...
Hi Shobha,
My husband and I are doctors working on cancer research in Brussels.I am an avid reader of your blog and more importantly, like your zest towards life. It would be our honour to host you/ meet you while you are in Brussels.Please let me know so that I can send you my contact details.
- August 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM
- Tech Mentro at Noida,India said...
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- August 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM
- pankaj02 said...
mera no. kab ayega... loll
Thank God Our comments r not wasted(unread)....
- August 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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- August 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM
- Soulmate said...
Hello ma'am.
This is the first time that I am writing a comment on your blog.As usual,your blog is influencing and makes me to leave my seat and dash to the airport to catch a plane to Mexico.
I always read your blogs and articles in 'The Week'. They are thought provoking.I wish sometimes that I too could write like you......tc.bye.
- August 2, 2011 at 7:49 PM
- Uppal said...
Hi Shobhaa, A great post.Why,I like Mexican Tortillas stuffed with chicken and veggies and also their's, a type of small corn bread.
There are no two views about the qhality and taste of Belgian chocolates.Their luciousness and the melting process is unparalled.
News to me that you reply to some comments.Not so lucky yet.Best of journey and take care!!!
- August 2, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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- July 5, 2014 at 10:56 AM
- Astrid A. said...
Mrs. De,
I was reading your Mexican adventures again, I just hope you didn't forget your friends here, we certainly didn't forget you.
From some girl that went with you to the Frida Kahlo's Museum and a year later visited you in Mumbai.
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How does American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., better known as B.o.B., stay grounded while making his way to the top of the billboard charts? He spilled all in an interview with 93.9 WKYS FM.
"Hands down, better than the first album," is how the guitar-wielding rapper described his new album Strange Clouds, which hit stores May 1.
He says it merges the gap between his mixed tape fans and fans that discovered him through his No. 1 hits. But if you think you know what to expect, think again.
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Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?
Do not take this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days.
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to carbidopa (Lodosyn), entacapone (Comtan), or levodopa (Larodopa), or if you have:
- narrow-angle glaucoma;
- unusual skin lesions that have not been checked by a doctor; or
- a history of malignant melanoma (skin cancer).
To make sure you can safely take this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, a heart rhythm disorder, or a prior heart attack;
- asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
- kidney disease, liver disease, or bile duct obstruction;
- an endocrine (hormonal) disease;
- a stomach or intestinal ulcer;
- glaucoma; or
- depression or other mental illness.
You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if you believe you have any intense or unusual urges while taking this medicine.
Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa may cause hallucinations (the sensation of hearing or seeing something that is not there). Call your doctor if you experience hallucinations.
Some people taking Parkinson's disease medications have developed skin cancer (melanoma). However, people with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of melanoma. Talk to your doctor about this risk and what skin symptoms to watch for. You may need to have regular skin exams.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa.
How should I take carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals to keep a steady amount of the drug in your body at all times.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking this medication.
It may take up to several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few weeks of treatment. Also tell your doctor if the effects of this medication seem to wear off quickly in between doses.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medication, which can lead to severely low blood pressure or a serious electrolyte imbalance.
Do not stop using carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include weakness, loss of coordination, trouble breathing, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).
What should I avoid while taking carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?
Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Avoid taking iron supplements or eating a diet that is high in protein (protein sources include meat, eggs, and cheese). These things can make it harder for your body to digest and absorb carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa.
What are the possible side effects of carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- nausea, sweating, feeling like you might pass out (especially when you first start taking this medication);
- depression, confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior, thoughts about hurting yourself;
- worsening symptoms such as tremors, twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs;
- severe or ongoing diarrhea, extreme thirst, increased urination, weight loss, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling, uneven heart rate;
- feeling very thirsty or hot, being unable to urinate, heavy sweating, or hot and dry skin;
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
- chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, general ill feeling;
- tight feeling in your chest, new or worsening cough, fever, trouble breathing;
- easy bruising or bleeding, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;
- pain or burning when you urinate; or
- unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
- stomach pain or upset, loss of appetite, constipation;
- dry mouth, changes in your sense of taste;
- unusual skin changes. mild rash or itching;
- dizziness or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision;
- muscle cramps, back pain; or
- agitation or anxiety, sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams.
You may notice that your sweat, urine, or saliva appears dark in color, such as red, brown, or black. This is not a harmful side effect, but it may cause staining of your clothes or bed sheets.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa?
Cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these other medicines, or any other Parkinson's medications.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
- apomorphine (Apokyn);
- cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran);
- dobutamine (Dobutrex);
- epinephrine (Epi-Pen, and others);
- isoniazid (for treating tuberculosis);
- isoproterenol (Isuprel, Medihaler-Iso);
- methyldopa (Aldomet);
- metoclopramide (Reglan);
- papaverine (Pavabid, Papacon, Pavagen, Pavacot);
- phenytoin (Dilantin);
- probenecid (Benemid);
- blood pressure medication;
- an antibiotic such as ampicillin, chloramphenicol, erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole, and others), or rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate);
- an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Vanatrip, Limbitrol), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others; or
- medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), prochlorperazine (Compazine), risperidone (Risperdal), and others.
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Life is a Blessing. Enjoy!
Grace is a community of believers focused on connecting people to Christ by connecting people to people. We care about our community, we care about families, we care about singles, we care about those who feel left out,
In 2003 Grace opened its Thrift Store with a mission goal of serving the community. The Thrift Store is an important ministry for the people of Grace, as it is sponsored, supported, and run by members, students, and employees.


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Major report finds poverty absent from political debate
With the economy once again dominating media coverage and public anxiety in the lead-up to the federal election, a new campaign by leading academics is urging Australians to consider how decisions on expenditure will affect poverty.
A comprehensive audit outlining the implications for poverty of the policies of Australia's three major political parties has been released by Academics Stand Against Poverty (ASAP) Oceania, established under the auspices of the Social Justice Network at the University of Sydney.
The Australian Political Party Poverty Audit (PDF, 560kb) consists of short, readable analyses by leading experts exploring the impact on poverty in areas such as migration, industrial relations, children and family policy, Indigenous policy, and disability policy.
"Whether a party's policy will condemn entire groups to sustained poverty is at best a minor note in the overall songbook of campaigning," says Associate Professor Danielle Celermajer, Director of the Human Rights program area at the University of Sydney and co-founder of the Australian arm of ASAP.
"This is in part because questions of poverty and distribution are apparently not that 'sexy'. They don't seem to have the same photo or byline opportunities as sinking boats or mud-slinging politicians. But it is also because the public just does not know enough about the policies of the various parties and their implications for poverty and distribution."
The report seeks to address the gap by outlining the policies of the Coalition, the ALP and the Greens in various areas, and explaining in real terms how this will influence poverty and who is likely to be affected.
In an analysis of migration policy, Dr Anna Boucher, of the University of Sydney's Department of Government and International Relations, outlines the grave risks for Australia's growing temporary immigrant population.
According to Dr Boucher, while both the Coalition and the ALP have supported large-scale increases in temporary economic immigration, neither party has sought to remove the welfare waiting periods introduced in the early 1990s. The Greens have advocated that immigration policy should include services for immigrants, but does not specify whether these provisions would extend to temporary immigrants, who now outnumber permanent immigrants.
"There is the possibility of the emergence of an underclass of residents in Australia denied access to basic social and health entitlements over the short to medium term," Dr Boucher says.
"In the case of New Zealanders who do not naturalise to Australian citizenship, these people are denied lifetime access to social welfare payments, a reality of which many New Zealand residents in Australia are unaware."
The academics behind the audit hope their insights will promote discussion and action on poverty, which currently affects more than a million Australians.
"Our aim in releasing this audit to the public is to stimulate discussion about the poverty implications of the policies of the parties who are seeking our votes," says Associate Professor Celermajer.
"Most importantly, we hope that Australians will insist that the question of poverty in Australia and the world be moved from the remote periphery to the centre of our debates about the future direction of this country."
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Hi, I'm new to this forum, and this is my first post. But I saw that Dolly was coming to Clearwater, FL. And I want to go REALLY bad. Since tickets go on sale this weekend I'm planning on getting them. But I've seen around the internet people have been saying she lip-syncs some songs, does she really? It won't change my mind about wanting to buy the tickets, I'll go either way. But I was just wondering if she actually does that at some shows.
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I just saw Dolly in concert in Sacramento, Ca. She was amazing!! Her voice was beautiful. She did not lip sync. It was all real. She also plays a lot of instruments as well. You will be in awe and love every minute of it. I am sure!
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I saw Dolly in Portland, Oregon this past August 7th. She was wonderful and she did not lip sync any of her songs. I was in awe of her energy and the wonderful show that she put on with singing, talking and laughing the whole 2 hours of her wonderful show. So, you will enjoy very much I am sure.
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Does anyone know if Dolly is willing to participate in Humane Society fundraising concerts? I am from Tuscarawas County in Ohio where she has a big following. Any ideas on making contact to ask?
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The Bubble at Harvard Stadium
Perhaps the most radical change to Harvard Stadium takes place
when football season is complete, with the installation of a
removable dome-like "bubble," that allows for the
year-round use of Harvard Stadium.
The bubble completely covers the playing surface from November until the spring, which gives the Crimson a fully functional home for winter workouts and spring practices. The bubble takes approximately four hours to inflate once it's anchored to the Stadium infrastructure.
Entrace to the facility is through a revolving door to maintain proper air pressure within the bubble, and the temperature is controlled at approximately 65 degrees.
In addition to providing a permanent home for the Crimson football team, the bubble, along with the new artificial surface, has opened Harvard Stadium to a wide range of users. All of Harvard's varsity programs that compete outdoors have access to the Stadium as a practice facility, while the upgrade exponentially increases the number of club sport, intramural and recreational offerings available to the campus community.
The facility provides for two complete baseball infields as well as four indoor batting cages and 12 pitching mounds for bullpen sessions. The bubble rises high stop Harvard Stadium and it tall enough to accommodate full-sized field activities for football, soccer, lacrosse and softball, among others.


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The iFollow Discipleship Resource
"Finally: a discipleship training resource."
The new discipleship training resource, called iFollow, has been developed specifically for Adventist congregations, and it responds to both a serious and growing demand for practical, reliable discipleship training.
As one pastor said to us, recently, "I've been baptizing people every year, but as we did an assessment of our membership, we found that many of those we baptized are no longer attending, and far too many of those we still have-including many who have been with us for years-are 'baby Christians.' We need help for keeping our new members and for helping our established members grow in Christ."
This site is dedicated to introducing and providing convenient access to iFollow. It is our gift to pastors and other local church leaders, along with all others who are engaged in helping believers grow in Christ, through a personal devotional life, fellowship within the faith community, and a ministry of service to their broader communities.
There are three essential components to iFollow:
- First, there is a searchable DVD with over 100 discipleship curriculum units, designed to support discipleship training in the local congregation. Pastor's DVD #18 has been years in the development, and offers unique features that enable you to customize your training to your congregation. If you didn't receive your free copy, you can purchase copies at a discounted price at AdventSource.
- Then, to increase access and convenience, everything on the DVD is also repeated on this website, along with great additional content and services, so if you prefer to download materials or to have your members use them directly on the web, you don't require additional copies of the DVD.
- The final key component to iFollow is a series of discipleship training books, available at AdventSource, and specifically designed and priced to facilitate small-group use. These books make it possible for any church of any size to do discipleship training "in a box," and have the assurance of on-going tools that will be continually refreshed.
We urge you to become part of our R&D effort, using the lessons on the DVD (or on this site) or reading one or more of the books in your small group discipleship training setting, and then telling us how it worked for you. One head elder recently said to us: "I've read three of the books and I want all my elders reading them, so that we can lead an effort to do discipleship training throughout the congregation." Please use our "Contact Us" line at the top of the page to share your insights. We promise to take seriously what you have to say, in our constant effort to make the resource better.
To know more about iFollow, just visit the various parts of our site. You can download a specific topic for discipleship training, for example, to review at your leisure, or try out. You can also look at current and upcoming book titles for a theme that captures your imagination-or to link to a site where you can order them, with quantity discounts. In addition, you can read some of the previous articles linked on this page, where we've been exploring the overall iFollow concept at our "Best Practices for Adventist Ministry" site. Lastly, feel free to visit the iFollow blog posts on the About iFollow page, just look for the blog icon in the upper left hand corner.
Thank you for your interest in discipleship training.
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Diddy Vacations in St. Barts | Pictures
Diddy Hits the Beach Following a Night of Champagne and Jewels
Diddy Hits the Beach Following a Night of Champagne and Jewels
Diddy treated himself to another fun end-of-year getaway to St. Barts! Last night, he shopped like a mogul alongside pal Guy Oseary. Diddy clutched a glass of Champagne while he browsed for new gems at a jewelry store. Following the bit of retail therapy, Diddy strolled between shops with his daughters D'Lila and Jessie James. Guy's and Diddy's pals LA Reid and Russell Simmons also joined up for the evening walk.
Today, Diddy paired a t-shirt with swim trunks to try to bodysurf. It was Diddy's latest adventure on the water — remember two years ago when Diddy sat on an inflatable banana? He also played with his kids on an inflatable jungle gym and trampoline. Later on, he treated himself after all the exercise by hitting the hot tub on his yacht. Diddy posted a photo of himself with his legs submerged up to his knees, clutching a drink, with the caption, "Straight off the boat . . . Live from St. Barts!"


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Managing Director & Senior Partner
New Delhi
Sharad Verma joined the Mumbai office of The Boston Consulting Group in 1999 and transferred to the New Delhi office in 2000. He moved to the firm's New York office for a year in 2003 as part of BCG's Ambassador Program. Sharad is a core member of the Industrial Goods practice, working mostly with automotive companies on strategy in rapidly developing economies. He has a special interest in globalization.
Sharad has worked with several industry organizations, including the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers across a range of contemporary industry topics. In recent client work, Sharad has led discussions on joint ventures, supported multinational corporations on their India marketing, and worked with leading Indian companies going global.
He has coauthored many BCG reports and articles, including the Global Challengers series.