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To what extent do people's religious beliefs impact the way they live? That's the question a new Pew Research Center study intended to answer. The research demonstrates that "people who are highly religious are more engaged with their extended families, more likely to volunteer, more involved in their communities, and generally happier with the way things are going in their lives." While those conclusions probably shouldn't shock us, it is interesting to see them validated by a scientific study.
It's worth noting that they defined "highly religious" as:
· those who pray every day and
· attend religious services weekly.
The people this study had in mind were those people whose faith was an integral part of their daily lives —- NOT something they did when circumstances allowed or demanded it. Essentially, it's those who took their faith seriously.
This distinction matters because it shows that a marginal or circumstantial faith really doesn't make much of a practical difference in our quality of life. God doesn't like to be put second (Exodus 20:3), and we shouldn't expect him to bless a life where he's not Priority #1. The results showed a clear correlation between what people believe is essential and the way they live on a daily basis. It can be easy for us to say that something truly matters, but far more difficult to actually live it out.
As James warns, James 1:22 and remember it is a message to obey, not just to listen to. If you don't obey, you are only fooling yourself. There have been many occasions when I have fallen prey to such deception and I think most Christians would agree. That's part of why it's so vital to regularly ask God to help us see any disconnect between what our words and our actions say is important.
Throughout his ministry, Jesus had very little patience for those whose lives preached a different message than their words as clearly seen in Matt. 23;1-7. He doesn't think much better of us when we make the same mistake today. While there will always be grace for those times we err, God has called us to a higher standard and a fundamental part of that is making sure that our obedience extends beyond words.
July 9 & 10 – Celebration Services – continuing to beat the "Summer-Slump"
July 10 – Sunday Evening Prayer gathering – drop in prayer between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM
July 11- 15 – V.B.S. combined with Blue Ridge Church
July 11-15 – D-Groups continue to meet – respective times – and places
July 23 – Potluck Club dinner after evening Celebration Service
· Patrick Fleenor – had a serious mishap with a firecracker July 4th. Following surgery there is a lot to be encouraged about. Continue to pray for complete healing of Patrick's left eye.
· The Marshall's were back from Columbus, OH with some answers to Kiki's health concern — for this we praise God
· Tom Detore's brother Dan received sad news recently. Some months back Bro Tom went to Nebraska and they harvested some stem cells and gave them to Dan. Things looked good for awhile. Sadly, there has been a turn of events. Tom and Dan were always together – and Bro Tom's heart is beyond sad at this time. Please lift Tom and Eileen up in prayer in these days
· Our D-Groups will have a wonderful – joyful – victorious summer – encouraging each other – growing in faith and love for one another and Jesus.
· The Gospel as lived out and proclaimed by our lives/words will make a huge difference in Northeast Columbia
· There will be a great turn out of Children at the Combined VBS this coming week at Blue Ridge
July 11-15
Blue Ridge Church
Preschool (3 yr old) – 5th Grade (11 Yr. old)
5 Reasons you don't want your child to miss VBS next week
· Great Music – Fun…singable songs you child will love
· Make new friends & meet others friends they had in school last year
· It's FUN FUN FUN – games…crafts…snacks…stories and more
· Our unique method of story telling helps children remember the Bible stores
· Your child is precious! We promise to help every child know just how precious he/she is to God
Please read Paul's prayer Eph 3:14-21, before you attend our Celebration Service this weekend —-
Of all Paul had going for him – I find it interesting that he relied so much on prayer. John Bunyan said "You can do more than pray, after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed"…Wisdom to be learned by me and you….What I also find unique this weekend is that we will be looking at Paul's prayer the same day we have our July Sunday Pray Gathering (July 10 – drop in prayer from 5 PM – till 7:00 PM)…
Paul is still caught up thinking about the Great Mystery of God – how through Calvary, God brought the Gentiles into His family —– so taken back by God's love he falls to his knees in prayer….
Taking personal inventory today – would you say that Christ is happy at home in your heart? In his prayer in v17 he uses an interesting term – it is agricultural – ROOTS – thinking out loud – is our spiritual roots as deep as our physical height…in other words do my spiritual roots go down 6'1" in God's love?
Please consider the last part of v18..how WIDE…how LONG…how HIGH….how DEEP is God's love?
Every Tuesday afternoon – Doug/Jackie – Annie and I – meet at the church to pray. After a period of visiting – we get down to the business at hand. If you have any specific request you would like us to pray – please text…email…instant message – any of us and we will be privileged to partner with you over your concern.
Just received word that Karen Tompkin's ex-husband, and the father of her children, Aaron and Erica died in China. Please be in prayer for Aaron and Erica as they mourn the passing of their father.
Discovery Giving June 2-3, 2016:
General Fund $2411
Mission – Panama $1.00
Eph 4:1-10 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. 4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. 5 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all,vwho is over all, in all, and living through all. 7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift[a] through the generosity of Christ. 8 That is why the Scriptures say, "When he ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people." 9 Notice that it says "he ascended." This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world. 10 And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.


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How did you become a photographer? I was originally an actor, but have always been interested in taking photos, so I just decided one day to pick up a camera and try my hand at actors headshots.
How did you get into shooting headshots specifically? Because I was an actor, it was naturally the thing that I began shooting. Actors headshots are such a specific style of photography, so I found that my previous experience helped me in this.
Where do you shoot? I have a studio in Ladbroke grove; its a very simple studio with a huge window, which is great to shoot indoor natural light headshots (see gallery). I also shoot outdoors in the most unglamorous alleyway in my studio car park - but the light is just fab!
How would you define your style? Honest, natural headshots. I like to bring out energy in an actor's eyes.
Tell us what you like most about your job? I love it when I can make a client super happy and confident from their headshots. I find that most actors tend to hate having their photo taken, so when they leave my studio with a huge smile on their face - it makes me love my job even more!
And tell us what you like the least? WINDY WEATHER!!
Who is your photography hero? Annie Leibovitz. She is just fabulous. I am in love with the way she poses her subjects!
What track is most likely to be playing in your studio, or on you ipod? I love a good spotify playlist, it gives you different playlists for different moods that your in!
Jaffa Cake or Digestive? Its all about the Hob Nob, Obviously.
Wine or Beer? Red Wine most definitely! If we are being specific, then a nice bottle of Chianti!
Cats or Dogs? Dogs! I am soon to get myself a miniature daschund that I can bring to my studio with me!
How would you like to be remembered? As one of the leading female portrait photographers worldwide :)
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Catching Up With The The Black Guards
Image taken by Jan Fialkowski
After recently changing their name from the Bleedin Blaggards to The Black Guards, Paul Shepherd sat down one sixth of the band, lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Paul O'Halloran to find out what's in store for the group in 2017.
So, you're familiar faces with a different name. What's the story behind the name change?
It was something we discussed about a year ago once we started incorporating more of our own material into the band. It didn't really sit well, the name, 'D'Bleedin Blaggards' with what we were doing – our original stuff was a little bit more serious. So we started thinking a little bit more about the songs, which was kind of the main idea. When the band was talking with the publisher and the label, we decided to drop the "D" from the name, as it was causing some conflict with people. I just put it to the band 'let's just call ourselves 'The Black Guards', and luckily everyone agreed. It's been great, it's been a really good thing, and we've got a lot more original material coming through now as well.
For those who don't know much about the band, what's the best way to describe your style and sound?
As we're going through a transition period at the minute I think the best way to describe our style is definitely alternative folk, with a kind of roots style going on. We're moving in the direction where we're doing a lot more of our own material, and we've got a few gigs lined up this year where we've mixed it up.
A lot of the songs are quite contrasting to the different genres we do. You can be listening to one song and thing it's quite an Americana country song, and then you'll hear another and think it's an indie folk song. So we've got all sorts in there, ballads, folk songs, rock songs.
You recently stuck a record deal with Folkstock records. How did that come about?
After hearing a couple of the songs, the label really liked what they heard so we just had a conversation about what both parties were interested in doing, so that was great, then the same thing happened with Wipeout Music [Publishing]. I think it was down to the hard work, and a bit of good luck.
What does the future have in store for you guys?
The plan is to get the single out, to get the EP out and then get the album recorded. We just want to do as much as we can, and get more songs written. Last year in Cumbria we did around 60 gigs, so we're hoping to do that again make, new connections and get as far in the field as we can. We just want to keep moving forward, but having fun at the same time, because if you can't do that, you're in trouble.


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Having two masterpieces already under their belt, Eidola is quickly making room for a third with their upcoming album, 'To Speak, To Listen.' Today the band released the exclusive premiere through Alternative Press. With a cool toned video from creator Michael Rex-Carbonell, 'Tetelestai' gives you the opposite feeling of cold, instead your left feeling calescent and lively. Want those feels in person? Well, Eidola will be hitting the road starting at the end of this month with Hail The Sun, Capsize and Limbs, dates and venues are listed below.
Take a look at Eidola's video below for 'Tetelestai ' and preorders are available now for 'To Speak, To Listen' available June 2nd via Blue Swan Records.
Hail The Sun, Capsize, Eidola and Limbs Tour Dates and Venues:
05/21 Fresno, CA – Strummers
05/24 Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
05/25 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
05/26 Dallas, TX – The Prophet Bar
05/27 San Antonio, TX – Jack's Patio Bar
05/28 Houston, TX – Walter's Downtown
05/30 Tampa, FL – Crowbar
05/31 Orlando, FL – Backbooth
06/01 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
06/02 Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger
06/03 Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
06/04 Baltimore, MD – The Ottobar
06/06 Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
06/07 Cambridge, MA – Middle East
06/08 Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge
06/09 New York, NY – The Studio at Webester Hall
06/10 Pittsburgh, PA – Cattivo
06/11 Columbus, OH – Double Happiness
06/13 Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch
06/14 Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
06/15 St. Louis, MO – Fubar
06/16 Kansas City, MO – Davey's Uptown
06/17 Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
06/18 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
06/20 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
06/21 Portland, OR – Analog Theater
06/22 Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Tradiing Post
06/23 Camarillo, CA – Rock City Studios
06/24 Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction


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Blackfish, the gripping documentary about the treatment of killer whales in captivity, is still arguably one of the biggest stories of the year. Filmmakers emotionally portray animal cruelty and trainer abuse all while feeding millions of dollars into the popular theme park.
Seaworld was silent for months after the movie was released but eventually the fallout was deep enough they responded point by point. The most significant being that they do not capture killer whales in the wild and the basis of the movie was based on something that happened 40 years ago in another state. They don't separate moms with their babies and they reinvest millions back into care and research. They also make a point that they are the world leader in animal rescue.
Bands Brew and BBQ, annual 6 week festival hosted by the theme park, incorporates some of the best BBQ, lots of beer, and concerts all free of charge with an admission to Sea World. The controversy with Blackfish certainly impacted the lineup as country music acts started to cancel just weeks before the show. Seaworld was able to fill all open spots and reports they had record attendance.
The first to speak up (with Broadway on Country 92.5) defending his position to perform was Scotty McCreery. Trisha Yearwood was next, not really taking a stance but saying she didn't want to be in the middle of a controversy in which she didn't have all the facts.
Trace Adkins
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Justin Moore
Jimmy Stanley
Hank Williams Jr (March 8)
Alabama (March 9)
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Listen to Scotty with Broadway on Country 92.5
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Articles published in August 2010:Aug 15
Keeping the Children Quiet
The summer holidays have brought with them a deluge of children's films, designed to cash in on frazzled parents' desire for a few minutes of peace. But are these really what children want to watch? Simon considers TV and films from a child's point of view.
Aug 22
More or Less Gurning
Simon discusses BBC radio show More or Less, considers 'gurning', and wonders what makes good programmes do silly things.
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Young Adult Writer Showcase: Mindy McGinnis and Cinda Williams Chima
Thurs. 12/7,
Join us for our last Read Ohio event of the year, featuring acclaimed young adult authors Mindy McGinnis and Cinda Williams Chima! We'll gather at Loganberry Books to hear the two authors read from newly published work, discuss their approach to young adult writing, and engage with questions from the audience. Read Ohio is presented in partnership with Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library.
Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award-winning author and assistant teen librarian who lives in Ohio. She graduated from Otterbein University with a degree in English Literature and Religion, and sees nothing wrong with owning nine cats. Two dogs balance things out nicely. Mindy runs a blog for aspiring writers at Writer, Writer Pants on Fire, which features interviews with agents, established authors, and debut authors. Learn how they landed their agents, what the submission process is really like, and how it feels when you see your cover for the first time. Mindy does query critiques every Saturday on the Saturday Slash for those who are brave enough to volunteer.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima writes fantasy fiction for teens of all ages. Her Heir Chronicles and Seven Realms fantasy series have both been New York Times bestsellers. Chima's books have received starred reviews in Kirkus and VOYA, among others. They have been named Booksense and Indie Next picks, an International Reading Association Young Adult Choice, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, to the Kirkus Best YA list, and the VOYA Editors' Choice, Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, and Perfect Tens lists. Her books also appear on numerous state awards lists and won the Buckeye Teen Book Award in 2011. She lives in Ohio with her family, and is always working on her next novel.
Lit Cleveland Holiday Mixer
Tues. 12/12,
You helped make 2017 a great year for Lit Cleveland. Now, it's time to celebrate! Join us for our second annual Holiday Mixer. Spread holiday cheer with Cleveland's vibrant community of journalists, novelists, poets, podcasters, comics, and readers.
This year, to make our holiday mixer a more intimate, special event, we're making this a members-only gathering. If you're not currently a member and wish to attend, we just ask that you join in advance or purchase a membership at the door.
Enjoy a stellar wine list and some complimentary appetizers, hear entertaining readings of original pieces by Lit Cleveland members, and enjoy the chance to win raffle baskets featuring products from some of our favorite vendors in the CLE.
Featuring readings by Amy Eddings, Patricia Averbach and Jackie Feldman.
About the readers:
Amy Eddings is WCPN's host of "Morning Edition" from NPR News. She recently returned to her native Ohio after 28 years in New York City, where she worked the other end of the day hosting NPR's "All Things Considered" on WNYC. She also covered New York City's garbage and sanitation beat. She lives with her husband in rural Ada, Ohio.
Patricia Averbach, a Cleveland native, is the former director of the Chautauqua Writers' Center in Chautauqua, New York. Her work has appeared in Lilith Magazine, Margie, The Muse, and The Blue Angel Review. Her first work of fiction, Painting Bridges (Bottom Dog Press, 2013) was described by Michelle Ross, critic for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, as an intelligent, introspective and moving novel. Her poetry chapbook, Missing Persons (Ward Wood Publishing, 2013) received the London based Lumen/Camden prize in 2013. She has just completed a second novel, New Moon Rising, the contemporary story of a woman who loses her house, but finds her home.
Jackie Feldman has lived and worked in Cleveland most of her life. She holds an MA in English from Cleveland State University and is currently Director of Development at Council Gardens in Cleveland Heights. When she is not at the office, you will find her making revisions to her recently completed urban fantasy novel, Provenance, and writing short stories. Having moved to the U.S. from Ukraine as a child, Jackie often touches on themes of immigration and estrangement in her fiction.
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Watch: A$AP Rocky Addresses VMA Security Guard Confrontation... While High
Before catching the train back home to Harlem, a security guard reportedly rubbed A$AP Rocky the wrong way at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet, causing a teeny commotion (Bossip caught it on camera below). Even girlfriend/ supermodel Chanel Iman had to wedge herself between the two to keep the peace. TMZ recently caught up with the "F-ckin' Problems" rapper to discuss Miley Cyrus' wild set, the VMA altercation and oh yeah... him being "high as f-ck" at the time of the interview. Long live A$AP.


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It will be the first anniversary, tomorrow, of the explosion at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia. Families and friends of the 29 mine workers killed in that disaster will be gathering, and special invitations went out to dozens of mine rescuers who risked their lives to try to find missing miners. An NPR News investigation has discovered new details about the rescue effort, and problems that plagued it. Here's NPR's Howard Berkes.
HOWARD BERKES: On the evening of April 5th, seven bodies were recovered and identified and seven families were given terrible news. There were still 22 miners underground and their anxious families gathered at a Massey Energy storage building near the mine entrance.
Ms. JUDY JONES PETERSEN: You know, I really was truly convinced. Truly convinced, that my brother was going to come out of there alive.
BERKES: Judy Jones Petersen and her brother Dean's wife Gina, and her five sisters, began a vigil, sitting and sleeping in metal folding chairs on a floor stained with tobacco spit. They became known as the sisters on the wall, and for four days and nights, they focused on a podium and microphone, so they wouldnt miss a single bit of news.
Ms. PETERSEN: To me it was what I would describe as hell - not knowing, waiting in these terrible conditions. Families, you know, suffering side by side.
BERKES: Some families actually engaged in debates, Petersen says, about which miners might have survived. In the command center in a mine office, there was confusion about how many miners were underground, who they were, and where they were, says federal coal mine safety chief Kevin Stricklin.
Mr. KEVIN STRICKLIN (Federal Coal Mine Safety Chief): It was a very frustrating time for me, on site, to know how many people were unaccounted for. We had a communication tracking system in place that I thought we would be able to tell the exact numbers but the system that was in place, Massey just kept giving me different numbers. They had two different portals, which is no excuse. I mean we should know exactly how many people are underground. I wanted to get accurate information to the families and I didnt have it.
BERKES: The electronic tracking system was new and partially installed. But Massey officials didn't bother to check it for names and locations of miners, says Davitt McAteer, who leads an independent investigation of the Upper Big Branch explosion.
Mr. DAVITT MCATEER (Leader of independent investigation of the Upper Big Branch explosion): It was still using the, well we think they were at such and such a section, because that's where they usually were.
BERKES: So the mine rescue teams underground didn't know who and how many miners to look for, or where to look, precisely. They worked in dark, smoky and gassy entryways or tunnels, which had steel tracks twisted like pretzels and mile after mile of debris.
Mr. MCATEER: To send a rescue team without knowledge of where people are, you're sending them into a void. And they have to look everywhere. It compounds the problem that they're going to face. It slows them down.
BERKES: Confusion is apparent in command center notes obtained and analyzed by NPR. They include hand-scrawled lists that suggest miners later found dead were working with miners who weren't even there. One list is dated nine hours after the blast. And it names the miners who were working at the longwall section where the explosion began. Some names are misspelled. Some don't list job assignments. And one entry has no name at all - just question marks.
Mr. MCATEER: Well, you mean to tell me, that in today's age, where computers can tell you within seconds of the level of production off the longwall and where that coal is moving along the conveyor belt, we can't keep track of people? That's unacceptable.
BERKES: Nearly 12 hours after the explosion, Massey Energy announced 18 more bodies were found and four miners were missing. But no names were provided for four more days. Mine rescuers were still focused on finding the missing so they didn't recover or identify the dead. But two Massey executives were also underground for at least nine hours after the blast, according to the command center notes. Massey Energy says Chris Blanchard and Jason Whitehead were trying to find survivors. The notes reveal something that is sure to fuel lingering speculation among families. Blanchard, the notes say, identified three victims found that night. The word identified is used. Judy Jones Petersen.
Ms. PETERSEN: He should have been trying to account for his men, and if his men were dead he should have told those families: I saw your loved one. I laid eyes on your loved one. I know that your loved one is gone. And allow that family to leave the hellish nature of what we went through. But it didn't happen. It didn't happen.
BERKES: A spokesman for Massey Energy tells NPR that Blanchard's observations underground were made in difficult conditions, and did not meet an established protocol for positively identifying victims. Once that protocol was met, the spokesman says, families were notified. Kevin Stricklin of the Mine Safety and Health Administration says great care was taken when identifying victims.
Mr. STRICKLIN: Certain is the key word. You have to be absolutely, positively certain. And during this operation, we were not. In fact there were no names associated with bodies as we were finding them. But until we were absolutely certain, we didn't share that. The Massey spokesman also says Blanchard and Whitehead reported what they found underground on the mine phone, and then gave federal officials a recap when they left the mine. But it appears their movement underground added to the confusion. The pair left footprints and used and discarded emergency breathing devices called self-rescuers or SCSR's. And that seemed to mislead the mine rescue teams that followed. Here's Stricklin at a news conference early on April 6th. Now listen carefully, because it's poorly recorded.
Mr. STRICKLIN: The one positive thing that we've seen is that there's a cache of SCSR's that miners would go to if something were to occur that indicates that SCSR's were taken from that area.
BERKES: Taken and discarded SCSR's bolstered hope that some miners might have made it to refuge chambers. Rob Asbury is the leader of the Massey mine rescue team that entered the mine first and found Blanchard and Whitehead underground. He declined to be interviewed. In fact, he and Blanchard and Whitehead, and 15 other Massey managers and executives refused to be interviewed by investigators. That includes those in command at the command center.
Investigator Davitt McAteer once supervised mine safety for the federal government.
Mr. DAVITT MCATEER: It's really the first time, on such a large scale, that a management team has declined and it's unprecedented, in my knowledge, in this country
BERKES: Both McAteer and Stricklin promise more about the confusion underground in their final investigative reports, which have no release dates yet. Back on the surface, at the Massey warehouse, state troopers and social workers filtered in early on the morning of April 10th. Judy Jones Petersen and the sisters on the wall, braced for the news from a Massey executive.
Ms. PETERSEN: As soon as Chris Adkins said all men accounted for, no survivors, immediately, people started screaming. People were falling down. Chairs and tables were flying. It was absolute, dangerous chaos
BERKES: And Petersen quickly dragged Dean's wife Gina out the door, with the crying and the wailing fading behind them.
Howard Berkes, NPR News.
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All things must come to an end. Yes, my internship is finally over! I am saying goodbye with mixed feelings, a sad one because I made some friends here and sadly they are lots of kilometers apart from my hometown. BUT also happy to survived this bit problematic internship and staying. Of course I am happy to be finally at home after awhile!
After 56 days in a little dump in Tyrol I am finally allowed to get back home to my family, friends, cats and of course my boyfriend.
To be honest I've never thought I would miss my hometown as terrible as I do now.
On the 3rd of July I arrived in the little village (in my point of view definitely a dump) and got to know the head of the hotel. After this meeting I unpacked my suitcase and went to a really good restaurant called 'Milchbar' ( = milkbar). First step was done.
Weeks after weeks I knew it wasn't the right hotel for me. Happily I found my tower of strength Michaela, she helped me (next to my family, friends and boyfriend) through this month and built me up. I got to know even more of this great people there and forgot about the problems in the hotel.
My family and my boyfriend visited me several times and we saw beautiful new villages, go by car to different places and we got to see Mayerhofen, Zell am Ziller, Kufstein and the capital of Tyrol: Innsbruck. Absolute worth-seeing when you are in Austria or Tyrol someday you have to visit one of these towns! 😉
AND! I really got great shots of the nature around the village.
Happily it got better and better. As you maybe read my other blogpost Wellness Center – Behind the Scenes, I got closer in the 'middle' of the hotel and saw really the really cool SPA area. My friendships got a bit closer and everyday I was happy to meet them at lunch. 😉
I finally started to do some workouts and left my lazy bastard behind me. So I got more sporty and appreciated even more my lovely hometown Linz.
more shots from my Tyrol staying:
So on the 26th of August is the ending of my internship and I am pretty excited to be back at home. This were crazy and emotional long 2 months and I am sure I got stronger in few things.
All in all I can't lie, I will them miss quite much! 🙁
Hopefully I see them in few months again.
Lots of love my dearest reader here <3
Nadine 🙂


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This picture is beautiful. It makes me realise that we are all brothers and sisters in the eyes of the Lord. Let's all be nice to one another.
Great idea, Kauf Buch. Count me in, if I am allowed in without believing in "the Lord".
Don't worry Kauf, that realization will pass long before the next posting and you will return to your usual hateful, capitalizing, punctuating self…
Just kidding… of course, it was written by me.
OK… sorry for that. Don't delete it. It was me.
Oi, Buchy, easy…
It really wasnt him cause thats me. Too dumb to register…
If Kauf Buch were my brother I would kill him to restore the family honor in the eye of society and God.
In Bernizwailia we don't have apple, like Latvians, we have no potato either, we have Spot. Not even ketchup for Spot. Very sad.
Where are the dinosaurs?
Only Jehovah's Witnesses believe that dinosaurs lived at the same time as human beings. Are you one.
Are you serious? They actually believe that?
@Just me: Yes, they do. The reason the dinos aren't with us anymore is because they couldn't fit on Noah's Ark.
The dinos, who were created the same time Adam and Eve were, died in the flood. You know, the flood of Noah and the ark and so on? This is why so many fossils are found, even of very fragile life forms such as jellyfish that would otherwise decompose within a few minutes to hours, they were all suddenly buried under tons of sediment kicked up by the global flood.
There are even "side by side" footprints of dinos and humans but I know you guys who don't want to know the truth will keep on ignoring science. Science like the massive global climate change aka flood that placed all those tropical plant and animal fossils at the polar regions, those polar regions that today are covered with miles of ice and snow. Perhaps the dinos and cave men caused global warming with their flinstone cars and caused climate change back then?
The bible is true, messiah loves you, and eternal life is a free gift, how sad some will perish because they rejected a free gift.
Great explanation, Josh! Now, where do leprechauns and Vishnu fit into that? Don't leave us hanging!
Only one flaw with this:
If Adam and Eve were the first people, – why do they have belly buttons???
That and: If the flood covered the entire earth, where did the water recede to?
@Russel Sprout God is an alien. He made them in tubes with artificial placentae. Eve was made out of Adams ribb. Means she was cloned and genetically altered after he had all that trouble with Lilith.
@Salzigtal It ran off the earth saucer. What else?
Thanks Dat. Or, if it's really turtles all the way down, it's cascading to the next lowest one as we type.
Yes. There is always a more lower level. But ask Kauf Buch about that. He comes from the lowest level there is.
Only an apple to eat? Phfffbbbttt. Is the author blind? They're surrounded by food… turkey, beef, veal, chicken and so on.
Beautiful scenery, naked woman, food everywhere… it IS paradise.
And now, they have influential positions in the Trump administration!
The leftist's inferior candidate Hillary lost the election.
True, and the Snake became president.
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Over the years Indian TV Industry has evolved a lot in the making of good to best serials, which envisage as the pioneer in the Hindi Television Industry. Back in that Era of 1980 and 1990, when there was no big development in the Telecom Industry of India, Doordarshan Serials were the only way of getting entertained by people. Whenever we talk about Doordarshan Serials, nostalgia comes back, again and again into our minds. In early days of TV Industry, the programs were wholly realistic, based totally on the ground reality of Indian Civil Society. Shekhar Suman, Alok Nath, Shahrukh Khan are among few who got a lot of success later on. Saying that we are going to present, a list of, top 10 Doordarshan Serials of all time.
Let's Go Through Some Top Doordarshan Serials:
1. Hum Log
It's an Indian Soap Opera, whose first episode came on Doordarshan channel in July 1984. The genre of the show is Drama-Entertainment. The story depicts a Middle-Class family and shows their everyday struggle and aspirations. Influenced by the Mexican show Ven Conmigo, Director P Kumar Vasudev got an idea to make this show in 1980. The main leads of the serial are, Vinod Nagpal, Jayshri Arora, Rajesh Puri, Divya Seth, and Sushma Seth. The drama got a vast popularity among audience way back then. Show idea came from Indian Broadcasting Minister in 1982, after his Mexico trip. The script is written by Manohar Shyam Joshi. Music Director Anil Biswas is, behind the title score of the Show. The show hits back the ediction, in the Indian society through different subjects. Total 156 episodes of the show were aired from 1984-1985. At the end of the show legendary actor, Ashok Kumar used to give his narration couplets and limericks. It's also, one of the longest running shows at that time. Doordarshan serials like this are very rare these days, who depict the normal people.
2. Byomkesh Bakshi
It's still considered the first detective series showcasing the Byomkesh Bakshi character. The script is from the Bengali Writer, Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. This Doordarshan serial is, still fresh in the memories of Indians for its storyline and screenplay. The main leads of the show are, Rajit Kapur, K.K. Raina, and Sukanya Kulkarni. The story revolves around the Bengali Detective Byomkesh, who detects and solves the hot icing cases, with his excellent, intelligent work. Byomkesh character in the show considers himself as the guy who seeks the truth, different from the conventional detectives. Here Byomkesh makes the trap for the perpetrators to kill them on their own for their crimes. He believes in providing the justice to victims even if they are not able to provide any significant evidence. His one of the case Balak Jasoos is one of the episodes, where he gives punishment to offenders on his terms of verifying the criminals. The show actor Raji Kapur has acted in lots of Bollywood movies such as Baar Baar Dekho, Ki and Ka, Roy, and Begum Jaan. Few popular episodes are, Ret Ka Dalal, Makdi Ka Ras, Raaste Ka Kaanta, and much more.
3. Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
This situational comedy show aired, way back in 1984 on Doordarshan. The writer of the show is Sharad Joshi, and director is Kundan Shah, Manjul Sinha, and Raman Kumar. It believes to be the first sitcom serial on Indian TV, which got an overwhelming response. The show tapes are still available in the London video store, owing to its popularity. The main leads of the drama are, Shafi Inamdar, Farida Jalal, Swaroop Sampat, Rakesh Bedi, Tiku Talsania, and Satish Shah. This show revolves around Shafi Inamdar as Ranjit Verma and Swaroop Sampat as Renu, in the show. The storyline depicts the funny happenings in the life of Shafi Inamdar and Swaroop Sampat. The Divorce, Renu as a Salesman, The South Indian Marriage, Cancer, and Thief's Sweet Tooth episodes are, among the most famous ones. Satish Shah also played the various roles in the show belonging to different regions and characters. Total 61 episodes of the show are aired including two seasons.
4. Buniyaad
Buniyaad is an Indian drama series aired way back in 1986, on Doordarshan. The show depicts the Indian partition in 1947 and its impacts. The drama director is Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti Sarup. This show got so much response that; show again gets telecast on DD Metro and Sahara One. The show gave few renowned actors, Alok Nath and Kruthika Desai, who acted in many big Bollywood films. The main leads of the show are, Alok Nath, Anita Kanwar, Sudhir Pandey, Asha Sharma, Dalip Tahil, and Neena Gupta. The family portrayal is from Lahore, which then became part of Pakistan, and people were directed to either to be a part of India and Pakistan. The show depicts Dalip Tahil, who wants to move out from Lahore to India, with his family. Whether they reach India and the circumstances is that the show shows. How Family fights out the riots and internal quarrel during the partition, and how they overcome has beautifully shown in the Drama.
5. Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne
It's one of the most popular Indian comedy show, aired on Doordarshan in 1990. The director of the show is Prakash Jha. The writer of the show is Manohar Shyam Joshi. The main leads of the drama are, Raghubir Yadav and Ruma Ghosh. The story revolves around Raghubir Yadav, who is a clerk. He gets frustrated due to the Bossgiri of his wife at home and from his boss in the Office. Due to this, he always dreams of taking revenge on them. He keeps on dreaming of becoming a billionaire and treating them with the same way. This Doordarshan serial is somewhat similar to James Thurber's novel named as The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty. There is a rumor of the show getting remake again and will air on the Sony TV.
6. Nukkad
Nukkad is prominent and notorious TV drama series, aired on Doordarshan in 1986-1987. The director of the show is Kundan Shah and Saeed Akhtar Mirza. The show script is by, Prabodh Joshi. The main leads of the drama are, Dilip Dhawan, Rama Vij, Pavan Malhotra, Sangeeta Naik, and some more. The show got an overwhelming response from the audience, for its storyline and screenplay. The show touches the soul of the viewers in few of the episodes for its heart touching stories and characterization. Few characters of the show such as Khopdi, Kadar Bhai got hugely popular that is also a part of few movie characters. The show mostly focuses, on lower income people, their troubles and struggles in the society and their day-to-day life. This Doordarshan serial got so much admiration that producers of the drama aired the second season of the show as Naya Nukkad.
7. Fauji
Fauji is an Indian TV show, which depicts the training of Indian Army Commando Regiment. It was the first show of Superstar Shahrukh Khan. His role as Leftenant Abhimanyu Rai got a lot of Praise from the viewers and critics. The drama came on Doordarshan in the year 1987. The story depicts the life of Leftenant Colonel Sanjay Banerjee of Bombay Engineering Group from Indian Army. The show producer is the New Film Addicts Pvt Ltd. Also, the director is Colonel Raj Kapoor. The show got a lot of admiration and success, which eventually gave SRK a big step in his acting career. Post his shows Fauji, Circus and Wagle Ki Duniya, he got approached by Hema Malini for his first movie, Deewana in 1992, and the rest is history.
8. Malgudi Days
It's an Indian TV show, aired way back in 1986, on Doordarshan. The drama depicts the town Malgudi, in South and fictional stories around there. The stories are basically from the writer, R.K. Narayan. The show title score is, by L. Vaidyanathan, and the director is Shankar Nag. The main leads are Anant Nag, Harish Patel, Dada, Girish Karnad, Shankar Nag, and much more. The episodes of the show are shot mostly in the Karnataka's Shimoga District. There were total 54 episodes got telecast on the Doordarshan. Most of the episodes are one story long. Few memorable episodes of the show are Jug Spirit, Old Man of The Temple, and Missing Necklace. The show is also aired on Sony TV later, because of Public Demand.
9. Dekh Bhai Dekh
It's another situational comedy show, aired on Doordarshan, from 1993-1994. Total 61 episodes of the show came on the TV. The show director is Anand Mahendroo, and the producer is Jaya Bachchan. The main leads of the show are, Shekhar Suman, Navin Nischol, Farida Jalal, Bhavana Balasar, and much more. The show is all about Diwan family and its ancestors. The drama depicts the family and its ongoing relationship among its members. Most of the episodes show the fight between the members, and the irking parents, also the money problem that arises. This show has given, Shekhar Suman as one of the most talented TV and Bollywood actor to Industry. These kinds of marvelous comedy shows are the gems of Doordarshan serials.
10. Tehkikaat
It's an Indian TV Drama, based on the genre of detective, aired from 1994-1995. The drama provides a lot of thrillers to the audience through its characterization and script. The drama depicts the various crimes and how a team of detectives cracks the cases. The main leads of the show are, Vijay Anand, Saurabh Shukla, and few more. The director of the show is Karan Razdaan and Shekhar Kapoor. The show got an overwhelming response due to the innovative way of solving cases by Vijay Anand. People still admire the acting of Vijay Anand in the show. Vijay Anand plays the role named as Sam. The chemistry between Saurabh Shukla and Vijay Anand is still into the memories of people. These kinds of Doordarshan Serials are very rare these days.
These Doordarshan serials let us revisit those old days when we used to go even to different places to watch our favorite shows. These Doordarshan serials put back the 90's kids again into their lives with some sweet memories.
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Mitt Romney: Keep your mitts off my tax returns
Mitt Romney, the long-running but still-vulnerable favourite to win the Republican presidential nomination, is once more facing awkward questions about his personal finances after announcing that he will refuse to share his tax returns with the US electorate.
The decision, revealed during a recent interview, threatens to put the front-running candidate, who is one of the wealthiest men ever to run for the White House, on the back foot heading into the start of the 2012 primary season, which begins with this weekend's Iowa Caucuses.
Almost every would-be President since the 1970s has published their tax return, but Romney announced that he intended to forego that opportunity during an interview with Chuck Todd of MSNBC. He did not seek to justify the decision, but said merely: "I don't intend to release the tax returns. I don't."
The comments were edited out of the interview before broadcast last week, but emerged during extended footage aired at the weekend. Asked about the issue on the campaign trail, Romney added: "We follow the tax laws, and if there's an opportunity to save taxes, we, like everybody else in this country, will follow that opportunity."
The remarks were seized upon by both Democrats and Romney's rivals for the GOP ticket, who have all promised to release their tax returns. "Why does Governor Romney feel like he can play by a different set of rules?" said the Obama campaign. "What is it that he doesn't want the American people to see?"
One possible answer is the size of Romney's bank balance. With a personal fortune estimated at $250m [£160m], critics have long said that he is out of touch with ordinary Americans. In a recent GOP debate, he casually offered to bet Rick Perry $10,000 over a disputed point of fact.
Another answer is Romney's use of tax loopholes. Though he publicly calls for fiscal discipline, it's probable that, like most of America's so-called "1 per cent," he exploits the nation's elaborate tax code to ensure that he pays a far smaller proportion of income to the IRS than the middle-classes. Analysis by the New York Times last week suggested that his burden was around 15 per cent, thanks to a Bush-era concession aimed at hedge fund managers.
A third potential reason Romney wants to keep his tax return under wraps is that it would reveal exactly how much he does, or does not, donate to charities. It would also lay bare the "tithes" he pays to the Mormon Church, in which he is a former Bishop.
Unease over Romney's wealth has been recently aired in GOP debates. He made his fortune at Bain Capital, a private equity firm which rival Newt Gingrich claimed made hundreds of millions of dollars from "bankrupting companies and laying off employees".
The decision not to publish a tax return also opens him to allegations of shameless hypocrisy. During the 1990s, when he tried, and failed, to secure a Senate seat in Massachusetts, Romney repeatedly challenged the incumbent, Edward Kennedy, to release his tax returns to prove he "had nothing to hide".
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Monday, May 5th, 2014 12:23pm Introducing the 2015 BVGASA Board of Directors
Bonita Valley Girls Softball held it's annual election for the incoming Board of Directors on 3 May. Here are the results. These folks will take over with the new fiscal year starting 1 September, 2014.
Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 2:13pm All Star Tryouts Attire
The All Star Tryouts for BV will be held this Thursday, 1 May, at Discovery Park. The event starts at 4:30 but come early so you can warm up! Bring plenty of water because of the heat as we are expecting temps in the 90's.
All players trying out should be dressed appropriately. Wear your current team jersey and NO PREVIOUS ALL STAR ATTIRE. Don't forget to bring all your gear!
Monday, April 28th, 2014 3:01pm 2014 Closing Ceremonies
Bonita Valley Girls ASA will be celebrating the end of an excellent Recreation Season this Saturday, 3 May, at Discovery Park starting at 9:00am. All 56 teams will be here, in their jerseys, showing off their colors! There will be a DJ, vendors; some guest speakers; player awards, medals, trophies and more, lots more!
It may be the end of the season but there is a lot to celebrate! Make this event a priority and come on out for the fun! You will want to arrive early as parking will be a huge challenge with over 1000 people joining us. You can park on both the North and South sides of Buena Vista Way but that still won't be enough. Carpool if you can and arrive early!
The Snack Bar will be open with a full menu and we will be holding the Bonita Valley Girls ASA 2015 Board Member Elections so please be sure to cast your vote!
Sunday, April 27th, 2014 2:38pm 2014 All Star Managers Announced
Congratulations to the 2014 Bonita Valley All Star Managers! Today we are announcing eight of our best to manage our All Star teams this summer. These folks where selected after a very competetive selection process that took almost 3 weeks! When you see them on the fields give them your congratulations and wish them well!
14U Gold: Jerry Zapata
Congratulations folks!
Monday, April 7th, 2014 3:11pm 2014 All Star Managers Needed
The All Star season begins early May with tryouts and the first tournaments start later in May so we are beginning the application process for individuals interested in becoming an All Star Manager. We will need 7 - 9 managers to lead the following teams:
If you are interested in managing one of these teams email a resume with your coaching/manager experience, contact information, and which team you are interested in managing. If you like, include an alternate team if you are not selected for your first choice. Email this information or any questions you have to Scott Hill. All manager applications must be recieved by April 20. Interviews will be conducted by the selection committee and announcements made the following week.
Here is the All Star Manager Announcement.
Monday, April 7th, 2014 8:05am All Star Tryouts Announced
Bonita Valley Girls ASA All Star tryouts for the 2014 summer season will be held on May 1, 2014 at 4:30pm. They will be conducted at Discovery Fields. Registration begins at 4:30pm followed by some warming up and then getting right to it! 14U's will be on Field #1, 12U's on Field #2, and 10U's will be on Field #3.
To register your player you will need to complete and submit an All Star Agreement. You can get the form by clicking on the All Star Tryout flier above.
Sunday, April 6th, 2014 2:00pm 2015 BV Board Member Elections
We will be holding the 2015 Bonita Valley Girls ASA Board Member Elections at Closing Ceremonies. Board Member positions are for one year, from 1 September through 31 August. Board Members are dedicated parents and community volunteers - no one gets paid. We mainly do this to help ensure that our children, and yours, have a great experience playing and learning an organized sport in a safe and friendly environment within our community.
The Board Member positions and the tasks they perform are listed in the Bylaws and can be found in the BVGASA tab on the menu above. This year BVGASA had 602 players from 4 to 14, playing more than 400 regular season games and Playoff tournaments. We will field about 9 All Star teams for the summer and conduct all needed maintenance on 6 fields. It takes a lot of community involvement to make this all work. BVGASA Board Members meet every month and work with other volunteers during the season, including you, that get it done. If you can and want to do more to support this effort, consider becoming a Bonita Valley Girls ASA Board Member.
Contact the league Secretary Jenevieve with your name and the position you are interested in by the end of the month. She will get your name on the ballot.
Monday, March 10th, 2014 7:09am Mid-Season Rule Changes
To step up the competition and skill level of the younger players, we change the rules slightly at mid-season for T-Ball, Super 6'ers, and Rookie divisions. The first change is after 4 weeks of play for the Super 6'ers division and at the half-way mark for the T-Ball and Rookie divisions. Here are those changes:T-BALL DIVISION
During the second half of the season:
The last six games of the season:
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Sunday, February 9th, 2014 9:26am Field Sponsor Names Announced
Here at Bonita Valley we offer certain sponsors naming rights to our fields and they can change a little from year to year. Here is some help figuring it all out:
La Bella Field - Also known as Kohl Field or the T-Ball Field at Discovery Park
Saturday, January 18th, 2014 7:48pm Players Draft is Scheduled
The Players Draft for the 2014 Recreation Season will be held later this week. Here is the schedule:
Mini-Minors - Tuesday, 21 January
All players will be notified by COB Friday, 24 January.
Friday, January 10th, 2014 6:37pm Players Clinic Announced
The 2014 Players Clinic will be held at Discovery Park on March 2, and conducted by our Coaching staff. We will actually hold two sessions, one for 8 year olds and under from 9:00am-12:00pm, and one for 9 and up from 12:00pm-3:00pm. We will cover hitting, fielding, throwing and base running. The price for attending has been reduced by 50% to just $10.00 per player (payable on the day of the event when you register) and the fee will also get them a hotdog, soda and bag of chips! Come and join us for a fun day at the park!
This event has been rescheduled for 23 March. Same times and location.
Friday, December 27th, 2013 6:07pm Waiting on the High School Team?
A note to all 14 year olds, their parents and guardians. Are you deciding whether or not to register at Bonita Valley this season because you are planning on trying out for your High School Softball team but obviously don't know if you will make that team? You don't want to get caught not playing on any team! You can register to play here at Bonita Valley Girls ASA and if you make the High School team you will be given a full refund minus a $15.00 fee for the BV uniform that has to be ordered and paid for prior to the start of the season.
Thursday, October 24th, 2013 8:56pm 2014 Recreation Season Registration Information
Registration for the 2014 Bonita Valley Girls Softball Recreation season has begun! Again this year, all registrations must be completed on-line. As always, you have the option to pay your fees on-line as you register or at one of the on-site events (just select cash/check as your payment option when you register).
On-line registration will begin 20 November, 2013.
The second part of the registration process is to bring one copy of your completed registration form, a copy of your payment confirmation e-mail (if you paid on-line), and the birth certificate of your player(s) to an on-site event for verification. The birth certificate will be returned to you immediately. At the on-site event you will be required to sign the personal liability waiver and accept your responsibility to work the Snack Bar at least once throughout the season (the Snack Bar schedule will come out at a later date).
Please read this notice carefully as new information has been added. For your convenience, here is a printer friendly version of this notice.
Division Age Groups
The date used to determine age eligibility is December 31, 2013.
On-Site Registration Dates
All fees are due when you attend an on-site registration event if you did not pay them when you registered on-line. Here are the dates and locations for the on-site
registration events:
Registration Fees
Season Registration Fees
Skill Assessments
Players that fall into one of these categories who do not attend a skills assessment will not be placed on a team during the draft. Here are the dates and
locations for the assessments.
League Volunteers
Please visit the Volunteers web page using this link or from the Downloads page for help applying as a volunteer.
Bring a copy of this completed volunteer form and a $10.00 processing fee (if you did not pay during the on-line registration) to any of the on-site registration events listed above. This completed process will allow you to join in on league on-field activities like the game and practice fields. Without this, adults are not allowed on any of the fields during league activity times. This is an ASA annual requirement so once you get this done, you can use it without renewing throughout the year, no matter what league you are involved with.
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shops. Many of the shops want 50% of your price, which I didn't like from
the start. A contract had to be signed with so much mumbo jumbo agreeing to
have the work properly inventoried with the shops code. Delivered only
between certain hours. I began to get phone calls in the middle of the day
from shops asking me "just run down a few more of these pots but in blue
instead of red, but the next time you make these, put a little thingamabob
on the side". Grrrr.... It was 20 miles to town. Trying to find parking was
a joke. I almost started looking to clock in somewhere. By the time I got
back to the studio, I wasn't in the mood. Keeping track of what shop had how
many pots.
Now I feel better having my own time to produce for fairs. I always have
decent sales. What I am working toward in the future is having shop owners
make an appointment to come to me, select the pots they want, give them a
good wholesale decent price, and get PAID for them then. No more of this
waiting for a check. I had a gallery shop close on several of us. Doors
locked, out of business sign on the door. No way to contact the owners. They
had some of my most expensive ware. Phones disconnected. It was a mess.
Finally got a call to come and get them.
If they want my work they bring their own boxes pack pots in. I don't want
to see the pots again. No trading in or bringing back, they are history to
me. I don't do special orders unless they want a 100 or more. I don't do
custom orders, " I need these plates in 3 weeks"...sorry. Tried working
under a deadline and just regretted it. I felt that so much time had been
taken away from what I wanted to make. At shows I get asked to make special
orders, if they are serious about purchasing some dinnerware they will make
an appointment to come to the studio to get it right and put them on the
calendar. Last order shipped called to say that it wasn't what they exactly
Shipping, CYA now. Shipping has gotten so expensive not to mention the time
and packing material it takes to get it there. I let Mail Boxes Etc. do it
all. Just drop the pots off. Ship COD or charge it to the customers credit
Since talking with the shop owners, some of them have been agreeable to the
way I do business. It really doesn't hurt to ask them. They get what they
want and I get what I need. Time IS important and it's on my side now.
My Clay time.
Dale Tex


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DAC 2009 Thoughts: PBD == VP ???
This is the last post I will write based on DAC 2009 (unless, of course, something occurs to me next week!). This one is sparked by several remarks made in a number of the presentations I attended at DAC, to do with the relationship between Platform-Based Design (PBD) and Virtual Platforms or Virtual Prototypes (VP). It seems, as we predicted more than a decade ago in Surviving the SoC Revolution: a guide to platform-based design, that there is a mutually beneficial and symbiotic relationship between the notion of a system or SoC "platform", and the high-level system models or "virtual platforms" that assist in designing and verifying at the ESL level. At the DAC 2009 Virtual Platform Workshop, Ramesh Chandra of Qualcomm was very explicit on this theme, and that the platform-based methodology, based on virtual platforms, was the way to go from architectural development to microarchitectural and more detailed design development.
Since the concepts of platform based design are now well established for complex SoC design, and since virtual platforms/high level system modelling is a reality of what we call "ESL" (along with high-level synthesis), we can expect to see further consolidation of design practices along these lines in the next few years. This still leaves many interesting system level design problems to solve – among which are to build solid flows between algorithm development and architectural specification and development – which are still at a pretty rudimentary stage, although there is a lot of interesting research and some early ideas being worked. The application-specific instruction set processor (ASIP) idea is one that allows interesting links between algorithms and optimal implementations to be worked out, of course!
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Jakob Engblom:
July 31st, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
The important use-case that this equation between "design" and "virtual platform" misses is the use of virtual platforms for hardware that is not new or not designed using a virtual platform/ESL methodology.
The utility of a virtual platform is often independent of the hardware design process: software developers use them without any regard for how the hardware they represent was designed.
Grant Martin:
July 31st, 2009 @ 11:26 pm
Someone of a PBD leaning would say that developing new SW on an existing platform using a virtual platform model is indeed an example of platform-based design – it is building a derivative product from the platform in which software is the chosen implementation medium rather than hardware or a mix of new HW and new SW in the derivative.
And hopefully the SW is designed! not just written.
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August 10th, 2009 @ 1:31 am
hey Grant — and others: The workshop presentations are now available at http://www.ovpworld.org/resources/virtual-platform-workshop-dac09.php.
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Last weekend, leaders from across Europe gathered in Brussels for an emergency conference to discuss the measures needed to prevent recession-fuelled protectionism. When the gathering convened, however, the subject which dominated discussions was the looming risk of a currency crisis in one of the European Union's eastern member states or neighbors. Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany called for the EU to agree to a 180 billion euro ($226.3 billion) aid package for distressed Eastern European economies, but Western member states rejected the idea, indicating that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would continue to be the primary vehicle for aid to troubled states. Hungary warned that without an aid package or the immediate extension of the Eurozone to troubled countries, a new "Iron Curtain" would divide the Union in two, but Western nations renewed their emphasis on the aid-channeling powers of institutions such as the European Bank for Construction and Development, which extended a 24.5 billion euro ($31 billion) package to Eastern European countries on Friday, February 27th.
One need look no further than Iceland to see why troubled EU nations are seeking shelter from the storm. A currency crisis may be looming on the horizon for nations with faltering economies and overwhelming foreign debt, such as EU member states Hungary and Latvia or the Union's eastern neighbor, Ukraine. The IMF has already intervened once in both Hungary and Ukraine, with Hungary having received $25 billion and Ukraine getting $4.5 billion. Now 2009 is looking especially bleak, with Hungary facing a 6% contraction of GDP, Ukraine predicting a fall of 10%, and Latvia's economy collapsing by 12%.
Large foreign debt payments make it difficult if not impossible for these nations to spend the money necessary to stimulate the domestic economy, because failure to maintain a balanced budget would weaken the value of floating currencies, causing a corresponding increase in the burden of foreign debt.
At the same time, with export-oriented businesses encountering contracting consumer spending abroad and falling commodity prices, sources of foreign reserves and economic growth are quickly drying up. Each nation will need to plan carefully and draw on all its resources to roll over short-term debt and avoid a default on foreign payments this year, but as this year's economic chaos continues to unfold, the pillars upholding one of these weak economies may crumble and collapse.
When sources of foreign credit lose faith in a nation's economic system and currency reserves are insufficient to support debt service, a default on national debt can trigger a currency crisis and economic meltdown. As the value of the nation's currency falls, prices on imported consumer goods and manufacturing inputs shoot upwards. Inflation spirals out of control as consumers and businesses begin hoarding valuable commodities and the falling value of savings denominated in the national currency encourages spending. Banks quickly see their capital base disappear, worsening the blockage of the financial markets. Ultimately, devaluation is the only way to put the economy back in parity with foreign markets, but in the process, foreign debt must be restructured or dissolved and restrictive policies put in place to prevent the flight of foreign-owned capital.
It remains to be seen whether the EU can contain a collapse within one of its eastern members or prevent a cascade from Ukraine into Hungary and other troubled economies. Such an event would put the open market to its hardest test yet and could weaken nations like Poland that have been more disciplined and are closer to euro adoption. Nations like Latvia, which pegs its lat to the euro, may be forced to float or devalue if not granted emergency approval to switch currencies. The circulation of the euro in Slovakia will provide significant protection to that nation from any currency challenges but may expose the euro to weakness regardless of the direct effects on western states. If one nation's collapse puts further pressure on a weak neighbor, the ripple effects of a single crisis could spread across Europe, triggering a domino effect through troubled nations as a growing regional catastrophe overwhelms otherwise sound economies.
Regardless of where the first alarm bells sound, all signs indicate that somewhere this year the EU's open economy and its currency will be tested like never before. Any debt default by an eastern state would trigger massive losses to Western European banks that are heavily invested in the region. Calamity is also brewing within the Eurozone itself, with protests in Ireland and serious budgetary problems there indicating a need for foreign assistance. Affluent member states like France and Germany should take caution to avoid thinking parochially about their economic woes, and look beyond their borders to all 27 members and their allies for the greater dangers looming on the horizon. If the United States can be used as an analogy, a Union-wide stimulus package may be the best way to shore up short-term losses and sow the seeds for long-term growth that are needed to restore confidence in private markets. Failure to develop a coordinated response which is inclusive of distressed nations will only heighten the danger that integrated financial and economic relations will make it impossible to compartmentalize a catastrophic situation along the lines of political division.
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I finally made it out into the garden for a couple of hours yesterday, not before time! In my absence some of the plants have gone mad and pretty well taken over leaving little room for new growth or for the more delicate plants to flourish. This got me thinking how business can be much the same.
Do you have demanding clients or major projects that take over the majority of your time? Do you find that the patient, less demanding clients are often knocked off the 'to do' list by your more aggressive customers? I think most of us could say yes to these questions on occasion.
We can also find our time is so full with existing work that we have no space in the diary for prospecting for new work. This can be dangerous. Clients change management, change priorities or even cease trading and we can find ourselves out in the cold.
Take control
I know that a few focused minutes every day will get my garden under control. Time with the secateurs will curtail the rampant vegetation. A bit of tender loving care will allow new plants to flourish. A few minutes every day will enable my garden to have a better balance and it's the same with business.
Set aside a few minutes, or an hour every day to deal with your less demanding customers or to work on your marketing. Should you be cutting back on some of the time you spend on your more demanding clients?
My own experience is that the more demanding clients are often not the most profitable because they ask for far more than they are paying for. So it's not unreasonable to set boundaries for them in the same way that pruning sets boundaries for the more thuggish plants. Remind your clients what your terms of business are and be firm but fair in managing their expectations. That way you will have time and energy for your quieter customers and for finding new prospects so that your business will flourish well into the future.
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QUETTA, June 1 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will boost economic activity in the region and benefit more than three billion people, said spokesman of Government of Balochistan Anwar ul Haq Kakar.
Talking to APP after his return from international conference
on CPEC, he said this corridor would be a game changer in the region and a new era of economic and industrial revolution would start in Balochistan.
He said that international airport and port would be
established in Gwadar ensuring uplift of trade in Balochistan.
The spokesman said that 30,000 megawatt electricity would be included in the system through CPEC. He said that Sino-Pak cooperation is underway in fields of education, culture, economy and politics which would guarantee progress in the region.


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It seems like such a simple thing, to love ourselves. Most of us think we are doing a pretty good job at it, too. But I'd be willing to bet that most of you aren't practicing self love. In fact, I'd imagine that most of you reading this right now are being too hard onRead More
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What is Mercury?
You've probably heard of mercury and know that too much of it is not a good thing. It's a metal –that is found naturally in our environment including the occasional food product.
Why are people concerned about mercury in fish?
If you happen to eat too much mercury it can negatively affect our nervous system - our vision, hearing, speech, coordination, and muscle strength. It can also be damaging for child development, pregnant women and their babies if levels are very high.
You've probably seen news articles from time to time that talk about mercury in fish so it's not surprising that people worry. Especially when you know how good fish is for you.
How much mercury does fish contain?
Fish have a tendency to accumulate mercury so most fish contain some. The good news is that in most fish the level is very low and of no concern.
It can become a problem with predatory fish, such as sharks, that are higher up the food chain (these fish eat other fish, who have already feasted on other fish and so on) and older fish. The amount of mercury in fish also varies depending on where it comes from – mercury levels in tuna caught in the Pacific can be different to Atlantic caught tuna.
How much fish can I eat and are there any species to worry about?
Well-developed guidelines recommend we eat fish two to three times a week, and generally, mercury is nothing to worry about. Many fish are fine to eat more often than this too – e.g hoki and salmon. Variety is the spice of life so remember to mix it up with different fish species and seafood!
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On Thursday, Chinese president Xi Jinping and his wife will arrive at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's own seaside Camp David, for several days of high-octane diplomacy. It's unlikely to be the chummy, wedding-crashing affair that Trump enjoyed with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe earlier this year. On the campaign trail, Trump regularly labeled China a currency manipulator, when he wasn't accusing the East Asian giant of "killing us" on trade. "The meeting next week with China will be a very difficult one," Trump said on Twitter last week, explaining that his America First agenda might mean U.S. companies should look at "alternatives" to outsourcing as he pushes to reduce the trade deficit. Xi doesn't even play golf, which was banned for years in China as a bourgeois indulgence.
While Xi and Trump won't be working out their differences on the links, the Chinese delegation has been carefully preparing for the South Florida summit. As The New York Times reports, Chinese economists had been "obsessed with tracking Mr. Trump's fortunes in the congressional vote" on health care, hoping "the vote would go Trump's way because then Trump would be less tempted to take it out on China." Foreign policy experts note that while Xi is, like Trump, considered an imposing leader with a thirst for power, the Chinese president adheres to a more "rigid decorum" and "highly scripted" style. Xi, according to the Times, "wants to show his domestic audience that he can manage the relationship with Mr. Trump and avert a crisis in relations with the United States." He is expected to offer "vague assurances on trade and North Korea's nuclear provocations that he believes Mr. Trump will want to hear but that may not amount to significant policy changes," and perhaps throw in the offer of "Chinese investments in American infrastructure and plants." (Xi may not use Twitter, but it's not hard to figure out that promising jobs is the key to Trump's heart.)
The Chinese may also be making more secretive moves to appease Trump ahead of their meeting. According to CNBC, China has been taking steps for some time now to avoid a "currency manipulation" showdown in Palm Beach:
With Trump having repeatedly suggested on the campaign trail that China manipulated its currency to the downside, experts are saying the East Asian giant has done its best to prevent the yuan from falling further against the greenback by putting in measures to stem capital flight. In fact, the renminbi has actually gained against the dollar in 2017—even as it has fallen against a basket of currencies.
Shen Jianguang, chief economist at Mizuho Securities Asia, said keeping the currency stable was a key move by China to present itself more positively, as was opening up the domestic bond market and the fund management sector to foreign companies. And then there was the move in March of this year, when the People's Bank of China (P.B.O.C.) raised the interest it charges for loans to banks by 10 basis points. While many reported the move was a bid to stave off capital outflows and pre-empt CNY [Chinese yuan] selling pressure after U.S. rates were hiked, there may be more than meets the eye, said Tim Condon, head of Asia research at ING Financial Markets.
"Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit favorable optics may have been a consideration," he said in a Monday note.
Still, one never knows what to expect from the capricious tweeter-in-chief, who won the election by jawboning about punishing any and all multinationals that don't want to help Make America Great Again. Analysts say Xi does not "want to appear too deferential to Trump," which may prove problematic for a man obsessed with his ego. Then again, Trump already backed down from his provocations over Taiwan and endorsed the "One China" policy, just as he softened his tone on NAFTA. Further concessions, masked in rhetoric that allows both leaders to declare victory, may be in the offing.


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text: Wet and cold here in the NE. What happened to the 85 degree weather???? Well, it does make for good growing weather I guess. I found these babies in the gardens this morning. Strawberries, grapes, blueberries, onions, spruce cones, ad the beloved peonies! I made a fun peppermint sachet today using my geek chic fabric. I included a hanging ribbon so you can use it anywhere you want to. You can purchase my fun Geek Chic Lady fabric at my Spoonflower shop.


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It is a very handy tool for OSX users that do a lot of research that are complicated and fine tune or run them from time to time. There is no real replacement for the usefulness either on the web or on the desktop that I have found that does quite the same job. One of my favorite features is the interface that acts like Spotlight for your searches.
There isn't a whole lot I can say that I truly dislike outside of it only being on the OS X platform, sometimes I wish I had it available to use on other platforms outside of the Apple computer platform.
If you spend a lot of time searching and especially refining searches or finding historical differences then it is extremely useful. It has a really low cost for the amount of usefullness it provides for this smaller group of people
It helps to solve a niche in researchers of all kinds from academic to social media and journalism. It allows smart searches like no other platform to scan the web for any updates periodically on all the popular web searching sites as well as your favorite other websites to notify you of any alterations or additions that might be useful.
It's a pretty competent tool. It takes some getting used to but once you get the handle of it, it becomes slightly easier to use.
Just the amount of time needed to learn it. Other than that the interface is fine.
None at the moment.
It helped with an array of data I used at my previous job. It helps with time efficiency.
I like to boolean as much as the next guy who loves to dig on google. Sometimes the best results take a little more thinking and automation. DevonAGENT is the answer for any deep web searches. It's a meta search engine, filters most of the crap, and presents you actionable results. You can even have DevonAGENT search while you are sleeping and wake up to fresh results every morning.
The UI feels a bit like 2005 but you don't use this tool for the looks.
The UI is dated but don't let that stop you. There's something like an 8 hour free trial, give it a whirl. Think of it like a Google but instead of the clean interface, DevonAGENT gives you access to the all the controls.
In the competitive world of recruiting, it's not enough to just search on the obvious and prevalent tools. Sometimes you've got to use tools smarter than you to dig deeper and get you results that would otherwise take you much longer on your own.


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Thanks alot Robert, this log has REALLY helped me keep track of my running. I'm going to be a freshman next year and have ran my first year of cross country and track this year. I've found I enjoy it quite a lot and plan on sticking with it through high school. I just turned fourteen and don't have much experience in running and have never been real serious about it until now. So, I'm still pretty much a beginner but hope to improve over the summer and throughout the year. I love the tips I pick up from your site and listening to the stories of others. It really encourages me to get out there and do my best. I too play guitar for about...2 years now? I can't say I'm good because I've been teaching myself but I'm not all that bad either. I taught myself quite a few chords, some scales, and how to read tablature so I think I have a pretty good start. Please, if you have any tips on running OR guitar, tell me- I'd love to know.
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Fred Vasseur believes Renault Sport are fully concentrated on this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.
The previous two Grand Prix have been challenging for Renault, for the Belgian Grand Prix they achieved their best qualifying result but Kevin Magnussen had a massive accident. With the Italian Grand Prix, Jolyon Palmer had a lap two collision with Felipe Nasr. Leading to the Briton having to retire from the damage sustained.
"The last two races have been challenging and character building for the team in terms of results," said Vasseur.
"Our global performance was good in Spa and we achieved our best qualifying results of the season so far, but unfortunately in the race we had Kevin's accident and we couldn't convert our qualifying pace into a deserved good result in the end."
Vasseur believes the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore should suit the RS16 better than the other circuits they've visited this season.
"We expected Monza to be a tricky weekend," added Vasseur. "We are now fully concentrated on Singapore and beyond. Singapore is a type of circuit that should suit us better than the ones visited recently. We can hope for results that are more in line with those achieved at circuits such as Budapest or Spa."


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Hello Everyone,
I promised myself il drop a line here everyday for our fans but it's been busy busy. Oluwa will help me get consistent on this.
We welcome the boys from Taraba tomorrow. The League is taking shape and every point counts. You can be forgiven for dropping silly points at home in the First Half *ahem De Baraje* but not now where any of the top ten clubs have a chance to win the league and get the continental tickets.
A solid performance will guarantee us the 3points and honestly I don't see the boys from Taraba getting anything, anything at all from this one. I would however preach caution! Caution, Giwa anyone? Somehow I have great confidence in The gaffer but I was shocked we conceded 3 against Warriors on Sunday. It's a derby of course but like Femi Thomas asked, when was the last time he conceded 3 goals in a match?
Uwadiegwu and Nzube have been our best players so far and of course not forgetting Mfon who now has 10 goals this season. The three should start, they didn't play in midweek and of course they should all know that a continental ticket is compulsory. Even If there's only one continental ticket then we are the ones who should have it.
It's our first Sunday game at home in a while and I'm expecting a full house. I'm not sure of what the situation in the camp is in terms of injuries but my preferred 11 is – Paul, Bright, Uche, Chinedu, Ugwu, Rasheed, Razak, Nzube, Andrew, Chinonso, Mfon.
Prediction: Enyimba 3-0 FC Taraba
Enyimba Enyi.
Our little brothers are in Kano against Pillars. They should keep up with their 'draw-playing' score lines and all will be happy.
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This is my first post and my first time blogging so please bear w/me. I started this blog to help me heal in 123 days not in 1,2,3. In the event that there is someone out there that is going through what I am then we can all heal on a daily basis or you have gone through what I'm going through I welcome life and/or spiritual advice. I am in dire need of changing, I can't keep friends and my family and my husband's family alienates me because I have a big mouth. Whether you ask for my advice or not I still offer it and I don't sugarcoat it, I can be brutally honest. I have decided to take a stand and change even at my age; I have life experiences but instead of learning from them, I haven't. My life experiences has left me bitter and uglier in personality. My husband is unlike me but a caring, loving and compassionate man, you can see why I fell in love with him but why did he fall in love with me? Did I mention he's younger and better looking? It's a rhetorical question, no need to answer. 🙂 I am very compassionate towards those in need like elderly, handicap, pets and children but if you can fend for yourself I will fight you. I'm tired of fighting and I want peace and harmony in my life, not chaos. I must mention I talk a lot so I don't want to overwhelm the reader(s) with too much to take in or read.
I'm here, give me your best shot but with love or with a teaching tool.


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FSM and Tel Aviv city Tel-O-fun public bicycle project formally launched today.
Sysmop is a major partner in this project as The various system components developer and manufacturer.
The technology that was built by Sysmop development team is built into the electronic lock, the pole and the communication components of the renting kiosk. The Technology is combined in the mechanical design, the electronic design the firmware and communication drivers.
In addition Sysmop has developed test equipment to be used in system maintenance and assembly.