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Ant, (general) -- Greater strength than can be imagined, the patience and endurance needed to complete,a task, building your dreams slowly over time, community minded, mass consciousness, an affinity for magnetic fields. Being able to submerge yourself in a project and work without sleep. (Be careful not to misidentify a termite for an ant, which is a common mistake, especially with the flying varieties)
Aphid -- Teaches the importance of nourishment; spiritual, emotional and physical. It shows the importance of a balanced diet with plenty of water. Eat to replenish water balance. She shows the balance of physical and spiritual needs as well as introducing additional feminine aspects to help balance the masculine. She shows how to communicate your needs effectively as well as using your instincts and intuition of body language. Trust your feelings. Aphid's medicine is about self-empowerment. You have all that is needed within and it's time to seek and find.
Assassin Bug (Reduviidae) -- A real-life version of the Predator, assassin bugs may be the most cunning killers in the insect world. Assassin bugs lie in wait for insects and then stab the prey with their beak and inject a toxin that paralyzes the victim and dissolves its tissue. The assassin bug then sucks up the other bug's liquefied tissues. Then the assassin bug wears the bodies of its victims like trophy armor. Sometimes, when other prey isn't available, assassin bugs even eat each other, which is creepily like the way the medieval knights used to operate. As gardeners like them because they get rid of other bugs, they are true little ninjas.
Bedbug -- Negative sleeping arrangements or sleep patterns. A disruption of your
Circadian rhythms may be disturbing your sleep and making you act "buggy".
Bee (general) -- Symbol of fertility. Being defensive and hard working for the good of the group. Socially conscious and community oriented. Having an obsession for work that will lead to burn out. The bee's honeycomb is a hexagon that represents the heart. A message to examine your productivity and make time to savor the honey. If bitten by a bee it is a call to wake up and look at what you are doing with your life. Totem animal of the Minoan Goddess "Potnia Theron" the Queen of the Bees. In ancient Egypt the bee symbolized royalty. In ancient Greece they were the symbol of the "Eluesinian Mysteries". The Celts associated the bee with hidden wisdom. The ancient Britons saw the bee as a symbol of the Goddess and at celebrations they drank fermented honey (mead). Medieval Christian monks lived in beehive shaped huts, which represented a harmonious community.
then man would only have four years to live
~ Albert Einstein ~
Beetle.-- Beetle is a being of peace, wishing nothing more than to live at one with nature and the world. Metamorphosis, resurrection, past lives, rebirth of the soul, innocence of purpose. Beetle signals a confirmation we are on the right track and we should pursue our goals. .Some beetles are good omens and some beetles are bad omens. You need to learn which ones mean what in your area by studying their behavior and what occurs after you see one. Some beetles are messengers of good and bad weather. In some cases, beetles have devastated acres of trees, but they symbolically warned everyone before the attack.
Dung Beetle (Scarab) -- A highly spiritual animal, worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, it was associated with the heavens and the Sun god Ra. Dung beetles roll balls of animal dung along the ground. These balls are rolled into holes, whereupon the beetle deposits its larvae which, being hatched, feed upon the dung. According to Egyptian doctrine, the dung beetle rolling his ball was considered illustrative of the Sun's heavenly circuit and its daily self-renewal. Hence, a symbolical scarab carrying a Solar disk upon its back represented the Sun's cycle through the sky. The dung beetle relies on celestial landmarks to travel. Dung beetles use the gradient of light to dark provided by the Milky Way and symmetrical patterns of light from the Sun to ensure they keep rolling their balls in a straight line and don't circle back to competitors at the dung pile. It therefore leads us to follow the same path of celestial navigation (astrology). Seeing the world in a different way, not being confined to what is pretty or ugly, useful or useless, from society's standpoint. It is likely that most people will not want to claim the title of 'Dung Beetle Totem', perhaps choosing 'Scarab Totem' instead, which is too unfortunate as these dung beetle is a holy and glorious creature.
Bo Weevil,-- Coming up from over the border. An exclusive use of cotton products, (cotton fabric, cotton seed oil, etc.). Highly sensitive to scents (pheromones). An unwelcome visitor who brings devastation and despair to those he visits. The insect world's equivilant to Sherman's March to the Sea.
Well, I saw the bo weavil, Lord, a-circle in the air
Next time I seed him, Lord, he had his family there
Bo weavil told the farmer that "I 'tain't got ticket fare"
Sucks all the blossom and leave your hedges square
Bo weavil, bo weavil, where your native home?
"Most anywhere they raise cotton and corn"
Bo weavil, bo weavil, "Oughtta treat me fair"
The next time I did you had your family there.
~Charley Patton, "Mississippi Bo Weavil Blues"~
Box Elder Bug (Maple Bug) -- Operating on set cycles. Be watchful for those looking to "crash at your place" and then eat everything in sight. Get rid of them before their friends and family show up .
Butterfly,-- The coming of adulthood, transformation, internal and external changes and a rebirth of the soul,with too often a need to be noticed and stand out in a crowd. Symbol of Psyche,,the Greek Goddess of the Soul.
Monarch Butterfly -- Life is short, so enjoy the journey. Fleeting moments. And transformation. Herb and flower magic. Travel and migration, moving to new places.
Caterpillar,-- Caterpillars symbolize the promise of becoming all you can be. Caterpillars symbolize transformation. The transformation from caterpillar to a butterfly is nothing short of magical and signal an approaching awakening or enlightenment and one must evolve before receiving those gifts. It is a shedding the old life to accept a new one. The Spirit Keeper of the Sacred Smoke and guardian of the tobacco plant.
What the caterpillar calls the end of the world,
the rest of the world calls butterfly.
The caterpillar develops into the butterfly through a process called metamorphosis. It comes from the Greek words, "meta", meaning beyond, and "morph", meaning form; to signify transformation or change in shape. Metamorphosis is a key element in Greek mythology. This ability to change shape or form is a major development in the stories of Arachne, Zeus, and Daphne. Almost all of the gods had the power of metamorphosis. Christians use the term born again to define the process .The spiritual symbolism of metamorphosis is quite obvious and easy to grasp. What is more difficult to grasp, in terms of the animal spirit meaning, is the emphasis on which stage you examine. The wonder of the end result as seen in the butterfly is the one most focused upon, but the true essence of the transformation lies within the cocoon of the transforming caterpillar. It is far too easy to be enchanted by the beauty of the butterfly and to ignore the lowly caterpillar. The true call to spiritual metamorphosis comes from the appearance of the caterpillar as spirit animal and the appearance of the butterfly as spirit animal is often a warning not to become seduced by the apparent beauty of the changes into forgetting the reason for undergoing the transformation. The attainment of the metamorphosis is not for the appearances of the physical world, but for the transubstantiation of the spiritual. If, after you have undergone a seeming transformation, the butterfly should appear as an animal messenger, it maybe that you missed the true meaning and purpose of the experience.
Centipede (Millipede) -- Fast moving little creatures with many legs and a poisonous bite. Centipedes and millipedes alert us to new psychic experiences and to new and previously unrecognized psychic abilities and learning how to find protection against psychic deceptions. In China, the centipede is the archenemy of the snake. Many folktales tell how the centipede saves a person when a snake attacks or how it's appearance warned individuals snakes were near. Balance, coordination, ability to survive stress, the beauty of coordinated movement.
Chigger {Red Bug} -- (Chiggers are tiny, six-legged wingless larvae that grow,up to become a type of mite in tall grass and weeds.) "The myth of the vampire", (chiggers do not drink blood), and the myth hurts more than helps.
Cicadas,-- Notorious singer with its own distinctive style, living underground for long periods, long life cycles of dormancy then great awakening. A bite where it will hurt the most and scratching will cause more damage than the bite itself. Be wary not to do more harm to yourself than those who afflict you do. Activity, periodicity, emerging on mass. The "Nexus of Time". (Sometimes called 17-year locusts, but they are not locusts)
Cockroach,-- Cockroach teaches the art of adaptability and ultimate survival instincts under any conditions making this creature an emotional and spiritual shape shifter.It will teach perseverance and tenacity along with going with the flow of events. Cockroach applies determination and fortitude to survive in any event. The wisdom of Cockroach teaches how to keep in touch with the world around you, shows how to strengthen vitality and quickness of movement, ability to discern when and how to move, and make use of available resources. Virtually indestructible, it will be around long after everyone else is gone. (see also: "Roach")
Cricket,-- Developing balance with intuition, strengthen your emotional core and ground your physical body, "nature's musicians", finding your way in the darkness with sound. Ancient myth associates the cricket with the lunar energies of intuition and sensitivity. Only the male Cricket can sing. The females are silent, and move through the world at night, almost invisibly, supporting the idea that they are the messengers of the Goddess. Find away to jump over any difficult blocks in your life since we do not need to experience every set back. If Cricket chirps for several songs, and then becomes quiet, he is telling you that a big storm (problem) is coming to your life. Watch for a physical upheaval, or an emotional upset, or even a spiritual shake up. Cricket is associated with intuition. If you have been getting gut feelings and you have ignored them, Cricket is telling you to pay attention; you are being given guided.
Daddy Longlegs (Harvestmen),-- Subject of vicious rumor, little understood but with an important,tale to tell, will suffer injury in order to be free
Dragonfly,-- Inhabits two realms: air and water and the influence of both these elements; emotional and passionate during their early years (the influence of water) and more balanced with greater mental clarity and control in mature years (the influence of air). The dragonfly will represent the essence of the winds of change and it calls you to change the habits which need changing, seeing through illusion and awakening to your true vision. Associated with magic and mysticism, life is never what it appears to be.
Dung Beetle -- (see under "Beetle")
Earthworm-- The earthworm is the spiritual groundskeeper. As they move under and through the soil, they eat plant debris. Their movement through the soil aerates the area creating a better and richer soil for vegetation to grow. Which makes it, despite its humble appearance, one of the most important creatures in the animal kingdom and a powerful animal totem. Varied and adaptable, it renews the Earth while going unnoticed and unsung. Dig deep and that loosens things up.An earthworm is hermaphroditic which means that they have both female and male reproduction organs, so when they come to us as a totem it is about the power of fertility and sexual orientation.
Earwig (Pincher Bug) -- A fearsome hunter; it wanders the night looking for prey,stalking the smaller insects and it imparts the advantage of night vision. Earwig's major defense is its fearsome jaws on the rear of the body and the poison, which covers the rear jaws. Earwig requires that all opponents suffer in their death.
Firefly,(Lightning Bug) --,The energy of epiphany, a sudden knowing or insight, ability to find light in the darkness, illuminating what is hidden, brings the light of understanding, the spark of divine insight
Flea,-- Ability to alter time within the life cycle, ability to trigger a birth process by the use of light, vibration, or the various components of air.
Fly,-- The fly takes about two weeks from hatching to adulthood and new eggs to be laid, so it teaches the ability to greatly multiply prosperity, endeavors and ventures at enormous rates. It shows how to be quick to act and respond to achieve results. Fly aids in demonstrating the power of keen eyesight along with multifaceted vision, expanding awareness in many directions. Although flies are known for carrying diseases in unfavorable surroundings, the lesson of fly is in the value of carrying your emotions, thoughts and feelings in order to act quickly in sometimes unfavorable or uncomfortable conditions.
Fruit Fly -- Fruit flies symbolize an ability to survive even in the most hard of environments. Their capacity to make use of their resources, even what is seemingly invaluable or even trash, make them a good symbol for perseverance. They also reflect an ability to see things differently and in many ways. Their eyes are suited to see and sense more than what is ordinarily possible. Fruit flies also symbolize transformation, their growth stages from seemingly unimportant specks and larvae to adult flies reflect the changes that we go through as well.
Gnat / Midge -- Free living amongst a swarm, forever going around in circles, not enough time to eat, avoid the sunlight
Grasshopper,-- Grasshopper is the Chinese symbol of good luck and abundance and bestows the to take chances, to gamble on a whim and jump right in, remembering that Grasshopper's only ever jump forwards and never backwards Grasshoppers are the ultimate opportunists, the first to leap toward new horizons and leap out of trouble just as quickly. The power of song and sound to alter consciousness, astral travel, the ability to leap through time and space.
Hornet/Yellow Jacket -- (see: 'Wasp')
Intestinal Worm -- Intestinal worms represent one's relatives and will appear to reveal matters going on within the family. Sometimes you need to eliminate a family member the way you eliminate an intestinal worm to preserve the health of the system. A family member may be eating away an inheritance to the detriment of the family.
June Bug -- Although there is naturally a great attraction to spiritual matters, the June Bug will show how to balance and remain grounded. Its wisdom teaches to navigate what is hidden in the sub/unconscious realms. Pay attention to nocturnal activities: dream time, journeys, and moments of waking, along with meditational impressions. June Bug demonstrates a higher intuition connection and a keen sense of discernment in all areas, so pay attention to synchronicities.
Katydid -- Singer of the sacred death song . Legend has it that when the katydid first starts calling at night that it is three months until the first frost and the end of its life. In late summer, when the katydid calls during the day from pockets of dark shade then it is six weeks until the first frost and the katydid has sung its own epitaph. They teach that life is but a season and time is short, so sing your song of life as you would your death song.
Ladybug,-- Carries the "Golden Strand" that leads to the Center of the Universe, family ties, spiritual idealism, keen instinct. Lady bug is never the aggressor, but it will defend. Ladybug cautions not to try to hard or go to fast. Let things flow at their natural pace. Ladybugs are about metamorphosis, growth and manifestation of ideas and thoughts. Ladybugs have a protective quality that will aid in the ability to work effectively by illuminating problems and situations in the correct perspective. Ladybugs will teach the effectiveness of natural defenses and transformation of unwanted fears along with proper actions which allows the regeneration of your spirit.
Leech,-- Ability to alter the flow of life force energy, simplicity of movement in cycles, latching on for dear life, can be a "blood-sucker"or a "blood-healer" (Fresh blood is the highest known source of pranic energy ) Leech directs you toward the Life Force, so trust the process you cannot see.
Locust -- (see: 'Grasshopper')
Louse (Lice) -- Being sucked dry by too many responsibilities or torn in too many directions by well-meaning people, the louse is a message to withdraw and resist being pulled into situations we do not wish for ourselves. Lice are parasitic creatures that require a host in order to exist and indicates that we are either asking too much from others or they are asking too much of us.
Maggot -- (see: 'Fly')
Mayfly -- Intensity, transformation while moving, transparency, emphasis on childhood issues, living in the moment
Mosquito -- Using water to transform, drawing energy inside of,ones self, controlling energy flow in one direction
Mites -- Parasitic creatures that indicates that we are either asking too much from others or they are asking too much of us.Being sucked dry by too many responsibilities or torn in too many directions. Bugging (infesting ) with a rehashing of information.
Moth,-- The Moth is highly sensitive to touch and can feel, smell and taste with their feathery antennae. When the moth appears it is a reminder to pay attention to issues of sensitivity. (Be careful not to absorb the negative energies of others and draw them into your own energy field.) Seekers of light and energy they are able to navigate by the Moon and by the Earth's geomagnetic field. ( Pay attention to what is being said and what is not being said. Metamorphic and transformative the moth shows how to awaken and develop psychic abilities. Be aware that the appearance of the moth may indicate that there are those around you who are secretly eating away at your resources.
Pincher Bug -- (See "Earwig")
Potato Bug -- Childhood, innocence, the enjoyment of just playing. A potato bug represents your intuition or subconscious desire. Alternatively a potato bug refers to some negative or even evil influence that you are confronted with in your life.
Praying Mantis,-- Benefit from prayer, meditation and the martial arts, the ability to blend with the environment becoming invisible. The Praying Mantis teaches how to still the outer mind and go within. The praying mantis teaches how to transcend linear time and move according to the rhythm of nature and inner instinct. The praying mantis can remain motionless and blend with the environment becoming invisible to enemies. They hold the secrets of materialization and dematerialization and teach perception through stillness. In dream symbols, a praying mantis is a telepathic symbol of Angels warning of hypnotic aggression from the "dark side". A praying mantis appearing may be a sign of Angelic protection. Becoming involved in situations where someone may lose their head, in one way or another.
From whence arrived the praying mantis?
From outer space, or lost Atlantis?
I glimpse the grim, green metal mug
That masks this pseudo-saintly bug,
Orthopterous, also carnivorous,
And faintly whisper, Lord deliver us.
~Ogden Nash~
Reduviidae -- (see "Assassin Bug")
Roach -- Roaches are from the beetle family within the insect kingdom. All beetles carry metamorphosis energy making this creature an emotional and spiritual shape shifter and for these reason the roach showing up in your life can indicate change. Roaches can also be indicators of the desire to pull back from society and keep under the radar of others. (see also: "Cockroach")
Scarab -- (see: under "Beetle")
Scorpion -- Although the Scorpion can appear frightening at first glance, it is a strong spirit and its magical properties are one of the most influential of all animal spirits. A message the Scorpion chooses to express is that of protection and/or isolation. They are quite solitary and many people with the Scorpion as their totem tend to have brief spells of passion with a partner only to end the relationship and spend long periods content to be alone .The Scorpion will mate in an exotic, dance of passion and control and the Scorpion sex dance is one of beauty, control, and calculation. The females allow their offspring to ride on their backs until they are protected enough by an exoskeleton and then they go off to be solitary and alone. Scorpions represent passion and separation and symbolize the nature and cycles of relationships and how important it is to not be too attached to those who come into our lives. Chaos and passion, inspiration and transformation, death before rebirth, intense sexuality, "it is in its nature,to sting"
Silk Moth/Silk Worm -- Silk Moth teaches the art of gathering and harvesting your resources into one. Attachment, strength and tenacity to get the job done are hallmarked by Silk Moth due to the clinging properties it conveys. She shows how to balance industriousness with calming serenity. All things have timing so have patience. Easy or difficult, Silk Moth demonstrates impermanence, all things pass, all processes continue. Nothing will be the same. She will show how to embrace the changes with a legacy of beauty, whether it be newly discovered knowledge and wisdom or a new found awareness of yourself along with the new awakening of the world around you. Silk Moth will teach much in her silence.
Slug,-- Living in both the male and female, stretching oneself to incredible lengths, following trails already traveled, rainy nights
Snail,-- The snail in its shell is a reflection of the protective spirits that surround each of us. Unlike crabs and other animals of the like, the snail animal grows its own shell instead of moving in and out of different shells as they grow. Because the snail makes its own shell, it carries it with it as long as it lives. This means that no matter where the snail goes, it is always at home. This can symbolize travel, safety, and self-reliance. Taking an irregular path, shutting oneself away when things get too hot
Spider,-- Understand the web of illusion and take care not to weave a web of self-entanglement. The Spider represents a more subtle appeal, more linked to that of infinity symbols. As a spider has both eight eyes and legs, it is quite a coincidence that the number eight is similar to the symbol of infinity. Not to mention the significance of the number eight on Trigonometry, physics, time, cycles and space; it is like a frequency, a vibration to infinity.
Spider Woman was the Creator who spun the Web of Life and within the strands of her web all of life is interconnected. Spider Woman used the clay of the earth, red, yellow, white, and black, to create people and to each she attached a thread of her web which came from the doorway at the top of her head. This thread was the gift of creative wisdom. The spiders web is the Tapestry of Life and the symbol of the weaving of destiny. The past is interwoven with the present and the future and it reveals the eternal and infinite plan. The spider's message is that you are an infinite being who will continue to weave patterns of life and living throughout time. A teacher and story teller of the Creation Legends, spiders are the keepers of the Sacred Alphabet who can teach how to weave magic with the written word. To the ancient Greeks the spider was sacred in the story of Arachne, a young woman who was gifted in the art of weaving.
Totem for the number "8".
Grandmother Spider is a wise old teacher,who is the weaver of the "dreamcather"
Squash Bug -- Another pest who comes by to visit, then moves in and wrecks your plans and efforts
Stick Bug -- Experts at camouflage and remaining motionless when in danger. Eating a nighttime meal and making plans for the next days activity.
Stink Bug -- The Stink Bug can show the connections between seemingly separate unrelated events with heightened intuition. Pay attention to your instincts about people and situations. Increased sensitivity to what is hidden and reading between the lines occurs with Stink Bug medicine and it teaches the balance of concealment and surfacing. The Stink Bug will guide in the proper use and balance of the positive and negative attributes of what is psychically sensed as well as what is physically sensed in your surroundings. Stink Bug medicine shows how to transform and shed what is no longer needed. There are five separate stages as insights are gained and growth is achieved. Stink Bug's lessons span a period of about a month when new ideals and thoughts are fully developed.
Tarantula,-- Ability to shed the outer skin (masks) and transform, creativity, defense of territory, intimidation by size, use of environment to conceal oneself
Tapeworm -- (see: 'Intestinal Worm')
Termite,-- Defense of personal space, single-mindedness, connection to tropical forests, co-operative living in a rigid caste system (Be careful not to misidentify an ant for a termite, which is a common mistake, especially with the flying varieties)
Tick -- Adaptive and resilient, free loading a meal and gorging oneself, transmission of bad concepts and conditions, waiting in the shadows
Water Bug -- People sometimes call cockroaches water bugs because they like to live in cool damp places like sewers other dark damp places. The real water bug is aquatic and lives in ponds, pools and other places of slow moving water. It has pincers and a beak for injecting poisonous digestive juices into its victim. A fierce predator capable of taking down much larger opponents. Someone who can make you sick to your stomach by having them near
Wasp -- Sacred numbers and geometry, numerology, order and organization, going to great lengths to protect the established order, aggression, helping and hurting, constructing a solution, team-work, productivity. The wasp teaches how to use diversity to their advantage. Balancing all aspects of the various species is an art in itself and can take a lifetime to accomplish. Learn how to shape shift the outer image and become more connected to the inner knowing.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones is an Academy Award-winning Welsh actress based predominantly in the United States. She began her career on stage at an early age. After starring in a number of UK and US television films and small roles in films, she came to prominence with roles in Hollywood movies such as The Phantom, The Mask of Zorro, and Entrapment in the late 1990s. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for portraying Velma Kelly in the 2002 film adaptation of Chicago, making her the first and only Welsh actress to win in that category. Zeta-Jones is married to Michael Douglas, with whom she shares a birthday. They have two children – Dylan and Carys.
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Rural villages are heavily dependent on the land for their livelihoods. The once fertile land has been eroded by commercial logging and mining. Rainfall is now less predictable due to climate change. Sahyog uses the "Self-Help Group" model to organize small groups of women (who are both raising families and growing food) to work together on sustainable agricultural projects to improve crop yields and nourish the soil for future generations.
Projects and training in soil and water management, small-scale irrigation, and sustainable agriculture (using local seeds, preparing organic pesticides, composting). Groups also are trained in basic accounting and leadership and management skills.
Degraded land is regenerated, water resources are more secure, access to adequate food and income is increased, and marginalized communities are better prepared for climate change effects and food and water crises.
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The Other Brandon … Tuesday Cup O'Chiefs
It went out on Twitter early on Sunday night. It was a cry for help.
The tweet was from Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers, working with the handle BFlowers24:
"Just one time in my life … just one time is all I'm asking for … is @BCarr39 to be on time when I'm riding wit him just somewhere just once."
Two of the most competitive people on the Chiefs roster happen to share first names and play the same positions. From the time their names were matched up in the moments after the conclusion of the 2008 NFL Draft, Brandon Flowers and Brandon Carr have been connected.
In three seasons together with the Chiefs, under two different head coaches and three different defensive coordinators, the Brandons became not only top-notch NFL defensive backs, but friends for life. They've spent hours upon hours together watching tape, hanging out and if we are to believe Brandon Flowers, he's spent hours upon hours waiting or Brandon Carr to show up.
"When I'm not working, when we are just going out and doing things, my time is usually about 30 minutes behind what I said," a sheepish Carr admitted on Monday, after the Chiefs completed their practice session.
Said Flowers: "There aren't too many people I'd wait for, but he's one of them. He's not always on time, but he always gets there eventually."
Flowers was the big-name draft choice, going in the second round out of Virginia Tech. Carr was the little-known Division II corner coming out of Grand Valley State in the fifth round. Flowers arrived with a dash of flash, he liked to smile and he was outgoing and a playmaker. Carr was shy, quiet and with a lot of ground to make up for playing his college ball in quiet Midwest stadiums for the GVS Lakers.
Both have grown into their roles as two of the brightest young cornerbacks in the NFL. At the start of last season, it was Flowers that finally began getting national attention for his play. After two solid seasons, observers around the country were talking about his speed and feistiness on the corner.
By the end of the season, the best cornerback on the team was Carr, who made steady, game-by-game-by-game progress to the point where teams started going away from his side, and instead went against Flowers.
"He's the model when you talk about the kind of players we want – be the same guy every day but just keep getting a little better," said head coach Todd Haley. "And that's what he did. Last year as the year moved on, you could tell players were getting more and more comfortable. He's one of those guys. Again, he's another guy I don't think you want to put a ceiling on because he continues to improve and get better."
A moment from last year – In a December conversation with an assistant coach for an upcoming Chiefs opponent, he was talking about the K.C. defense. "I'll tell you that corner is something else," the coach said. "What improvement we've seen from him since last year." I remarked that Flowers was really playing well. "Flowers?" said the coach. "I'm not talking about him. I'm talking about the other guy. What is it Carr? No. 39. That kid is as good as we've seen this year."
So what happened last year with Carr that the improvement was so obvious? Was it one of those moments where the lights finally clicked on for the guy? Was there something that pushed him over the top?
"That's what happened (lights went on)," Carr said Monday, after the Chiefs practice session at their facility. "Everything started licking. My confidence soared for the most part. Like coach says, I just tried to stack good performances on top of good performances in games and practices. I just kept believing in myself, trying to outdo my last game."
Now, they are both about to begin their fourth season in the NFL and they rank as two of the AFC's best cover corners and two of the best holdovers that Haley got to claim when he took over the team before the 2009 season from former coach Herm Edwards.
"I think that we've become more and more comfortable and confident, and they're doing a pretty good job of getting better and holding it down out there," said Haley.
The head coach really likes the relationship that these two guys have built during their time with the Chiefs.
"They're a pretty tight-knit duo, which I like," Haley said. "You can tell that they look out for each other. They hang together. Out on the field, you see them talking a lot. Though maybe Brandon Flowers gets a little more of the fanfare, I think Brandon Carr has really done nothing but get better."
Physically, the Brandons are quite different. Flowers stands 5-9 on his tiptoes and weighs 187 pounds; Carr is 6-0 and 205 pounds. As a bigger cornerback, Carr is more comfortable pressing the issue at the line of scrimmage. That's something Flowers can do well, but he seems to play better off the receiver and then making up ground with his outstanding closing speed.
"When we met, we just kind of clicked, like brothers," said Carr. "We are different people. He's a hard worker and a tremendous competitor out there. He's not the biggest guy, but his heart and determination, every time I turn on film to watch myself, I ended up watching him. He's cat-like quick with tremendous ball skills. He has a big heart. That's what you need to compete out there on the island.
"He's a little bit more laid back than I am. I'm kind of a nonchalant person for the most part. He could probably sit at home all day and be fine. But I like to get out and explore and do things. That's one big difference."
With Flowers coming into the league as a high second-round choice, and Carr entering three rounds later, there was always a difference in paychecks between the Brandons. Flowers always had the edge, until this season. As a rookie back in 2008, Flowers signed a four-year $3,215,000 contract, including a $1,510,000 signing bonus. Carr's deal was just three years for a total of $1,360,000, with a $210,000 signing bonus.
But Carr's contract made him a restricted free agent this year, and when the Chiefs tendered him an offer to retain his rights, he's making $2,610,000 this season compared to Flowers $555,000 in base salary.
Both Carr and Flowers can become unrestricted free agents at the end of this season, and whether they sign with the Chiefs or another team, they will see a big increase in their income – quality cornerbacks are in high demand and they seldom become available on the free agency market. If they continue their upward arch in performance, it's going to be hard for the Chiefs to let either one get away.
"We'll cross that bridge when we get to it," Carr said. "Right now, we are just having fun with our teammates, coming to practice every day. We have our jobs back and that's enough to get us excited and allow us to compete. We are going to try to provide a good performance this year and top what we did last year. That's all we are worried about right now."
That and showing up when he's supposed too.
"Just once, I want to see it just once," Brandon Flowers said. "If it ever does, I'll call the media."
6 Responses to "The Other Brandon … Tuesday Cup O'Chiefs"
August 30, 2011 - Steve says:
Bob – great story especially given that Brandon Carr was put down by other media types in last year's preseason. It's great to see Haley's comments – sure hope Scott Pioli keeps him and Brandon Flowers for next season and beyond.
August 30, 2011 - bhive01 says:
I agree. Great writeup Bob. Really enjoyed this one.
If we can afford to, these two guys work great together as a team. I for one would love to see them hang around for years to come.
August 30, 2011 - Rick says:
We're $32 mil under the cap, allegedly, so signing both shouldn't be an issue. -
August 30, 2011 - Chris says:
I would love to keep both. But the more important one is probably Carr at this point. He doesn't get the attention but he is always playing. Flowers has been hurt and I would love to see him playing the other side for the next 5 or 6 seasons but if we can only keep one Carr is my choice.
August 30, 2011 - ED says:
I'm with Rick 30 million plus on cap will go toward signing the Brandon Boyz, Bowe, and Gilberry.


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Banheiros | 1 |
Área | 48 m² |
Tipo de imóvel | celeiro |
Estadia Mínima | 4 - 7 noites |
All rates include bed and bath linens and final cleaning.
Air conditioning is available in this apartment. When opting to use aircon, electricity consumption is payable according to start/end meter readings applying the electricity supplier's own rates.
A 40% deposit is required to secure a booking, with the balance payable on or before arrival.
Our accommodation was called Alba, which is a fully furnished flat, for a week, during the first week of October 2016. Fully heated with Air Conditioning (if required). Starting in the bedroom-at the back/side of the flat. . There was a large wardrobe, with lots of hanging space, double bed, and radiators, and additional bedding/pillows if required. The window at the end of the bed overlooked the vineyard, but the view was hampered by the bricks... not a problem. Fully fitted bathroom, with bath, shower, sink and toilet. Then up a step into the lounge/kitchen, which
has been furnished with TV, Settee, Bookcase, Fridge/freezer, Sink, Oven and Wi-fi. There is a patio outside, with a table and chairs and parasol is available. There are fresh herbs in the garden, with olive trees. A washing machine is available, along with an iron and ironing board.
We could not have asked for better hosts - Jane & Giampero know the area . There is a booklet/guide to the accommodation which also recommends various restaurants....for whatever type of food you fancy.
We walked round Pontassieve / Pelago which was most enjoyable.
As we were on a driving holiday we had a couple of days when we went to Pisa and Florence by train.
We drove to the station parked the car and then caught the train. It was fairly easy and cheap to buy tickets.
(The one drawback, is that the flat is quite a way out of town, so we could not walk into town have a meal and then walk back.)
The Alba was very clean and well maintained. Yes, I would go back and would gladly recommend it to a friend.
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My husband and I have just returned from a weeks stay at Borgo di Sopra and would recommend this property to anyone.
The 16th century barn conversion has been completed by Jane & her husband Giampiero to a very high standard and the apartment has all mod cons whilst retaining it's Tuscan character & charm.
The apartments are ideally placed if you want to explore Tuscany we visited Florence, Lucca, Sienna, San Gimignano during our stay and enjoyed returning each evening to the to Borgo di Sopra to enjoy the stunning views across the hillside and the tranquility of the surroundings. The only noise that will awaken you in the morning is that of birdsong or the red squirrels harvesting walnuts from the surrounding trees.
If you want a taste of Tuscany you will not find a more beautiful or comfortable place to do so. Jane & Giampiero are very welcoming and thoughtful hosts without being at all intrusive.
We were both very sad to depart and hope to return one day !
Jane, the owner, was extremely helpful in planning our stay the weeks before our holiday, even down to precise instructions on how to manage an Italian supermarket! Her details to get to the property were excellent and her welcome on arrival was great after many hours of travelling.
The property is in a stunning location and is equipped to a high standard with quality furnishings and fittings. There is air conditioning, wi fi, TV..... all the modern day essentials. The property is private - one of 4 - and yet there is no need to socialise unless you wish to.
Florence is 30 minutes away by train and very easy to access. Jane leaves a book of suggested places to visit and to eat. She booked a great restaurant for us on the top of a high hill - great!
We would recommend a stay here without any reservation.
There's always that slight "sight unseen" trepidation when renting a place you've seen only in pictures -- even if the pictures make it look really good. The payoff at Borgo is that everything about it so surpassed our imagination. The drive up and down a road that winds around a noble hillside vineyard is breathtaking. Then you arrive to find an oasis of comfort and mix of old and new world charm. Jane and GIampiero are not only gracious, welcoming and eager to please -- they're incredibly friendly and interesting people to get to know.We started out in the smaller Cipresso apartment, which was nice enough. But we quickly decided we wanted more privacy and view. Jane kindly accommodated our request, and we were beyond delighted with Alba, which offered spectacular views and a private deck. Grounds are beautiful; the apartment was spotlessly clean with Italian tile floors white walls and high, exposed wood beam ceilings. Nice furnishings -- appropriately country -- a comfortable bed w/ nice linens, quality fixtures in a spacious bathroom and high-end appliances in the kitchen. It was a place not only to come home to -- but to feel at home in. If you go in September, know that you'll become addicted to the fresh figs you can pick off a tree that spreads its branches, heavv with ripe fruit, over the yard about twenty steps away. Jane and Giampiero heartily encouraged us to enjoy the figs to our heart's content and we did -- with bread and cheese for breakfast, with prosciutto and wine for a light early evening snack. Grounds are also planted with rosemary and sage bushes. Lovely. Florence is a short and easy drive -- but an even easier train ride (recommended) from Pontassieve. There are, of course, many other areas of interest within driving distance. We so enjoyed our stay here and getting to know la famiglia. For these reasons and more, we give Borgo our highest recommendation!
I live in Hawaii so it takes a lot to impress me. And Borgo di Sopra does just that in every way. This is my second stay in 3 years and I will be back again. This trip I brought 7 smart, professional women with discriminating tastes and I was not sure how they would like the rural setting. Every one of us had a wonderful time and are already scheming how to get back to this wonderful place again.
The setting is beautiful. My friend opened the window in her bedroom overlooking the vineyards and hills and after 6 day traveling in other parts of Italy she said, "This is what Italy is supposed to look like!"
The units are all well maintained with historic touches and modern comforts. The beds are all very comfortable. The grounds are serene and inviting for hiking. And the family who lives on site is most accommodating. They will leave you your privacy if you want it. We wanted to get to know them better so we did socialize some. You could not ask for better hosts. They gave many good suggestions, help me in town when we got a flat tire and saved me with a small medical problem. If you like good Chianti have Jane arrange a tour of Frescobaldi winery up the hill. If you like white, try the delicious Pomino wine they offer. And if you are really lucky like we were, you might have a chance to arrange a cooking class and dinner with Antonella. So much fun and So delicious.
In 20 minute you can be in the center of Florence with all it has to offer. Or base yourself here for may day trips in the area. My only regret, is if the word gets out, Borgo will be too booked to stay again. Jane and Gianpiero are very special hosts.
We are from the UK (near Bristol) and stayed at this delightful property in September 2012. September is a wonderful time to visit. Many thanks to Giampiero & Jane for a fantastic week which we thoroughly enjoyed and had a great time seeing lots of lovely places and scenery. The owner's friendly and invaluable help with guides and tips helped us make the most of our stay and they really did go the extra mile to provide excellent customer service
This property is situated in the Alpine district of East (North East) Tuscany, a few miles east of Florence. We rented the 'Villa' which was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need including Sky TV if you still require the re-assurance of keeping up with news / TV from the UK. This is a 1 bedroom rental suitable for a couple only and was very clean, well equipped with a good bathroom including a great shower.
Although the primary tourist destinations of Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Arezzo & Volterra were in easy reach we took advantage of Giampiero & Jane's local recommendations to visit some other wonderful places. The town of Pontassieve is close by and has a large CoOp and railway station meaning Florence is some 20 minute train ride away (longer if you get a slower train). Tickets are cheap, 6 Euros for a day return and full details of train times, parking and purchase details were made available in the property.
There are a number of recommendations for local restaurants and on recommendation we did have a nice lunch at a hilltop country restaurant North of San Francesco at Localita Colognade although as we tended to cook in the property we didn't take full advantage of the excellent range of culinary recommendations supplied in the 'bible' which may be a good reason to return at a later date?
The property is on the edge of vineyards and the "Castello di Nipozzano" is a 10 / 15 minute walk up the hill above the property. They have a produce shop and have a range of wine tasting options available. Due to time constraints our visits were limited to buying local honey, olive oil and some fine red wines. In summary we would highly recommend this property and the excellent owners Giampiero & Jane and can't imagine anyone would be anything but delighted with a stay at this wonderful property


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Does anyone know of an airline ...any airline in the world...that does anything nice or helpful or in any way some extra for pregnant travelers?
I don't know of one that has a policy about it, but I've often seen Continental flight crew members on the BOS-IAH route go out of their way to check in on late term (i.e., clearly showing) travelers.
NO, but I understand that airlines have rules regarding the need for a doctor's note and how late in the pregnancy one can fly.
Welcome to MilePoint lesley! Back in November 2010, we flew to SE Asia on CX and my wife was 6 months pregnant and we returned mostly on JL when she was 7 months pregnant ... other than the booked business class, she did not get anything extra! JL062
Hello and welcome to MP! I have not heard about any certain policies regarding that, but I am sure you would get preferential treatment by air hostesses if they are friendly in the first place. Just remember that you will need to be fit for travel as a lot of airlines have restrictions on flying pregnant women. Happy flying.
Preferential treatment? What and why? I would think that getting bulkhead seats assigned at the gate as being marginally medically necessary would be about the limit. As a FF who is not pregnant, I would hope that pregnant people do not get preferential treatment by airlines.
I flew Southwest at 8 months pregnant and people just stared as I lifted my bags into the overhead bins. No special treatment, just more people staring.
You're telling me you want a pregnant woman to try and put a carry on bag in the overhead compartment without any aid? I am not talking about preferential in terms of upgrades and super meals, but to be given assistance needed and to be checked on a tad more than normal. Although you would most likely want the preferential treatment to be yours for holding whatever status, some sympathy and respect to others can go a long way. If your idea of being a frequent traveler involves not taking others into consideration when they are in need, I do not think I want to be associated with that.
See the post right above yours. Personally (and writing this as a male), I think part of an FA's job description/responsibility should be to assist people with stowing their carry-on luggage if they are unable to do so themselves (unattended minor, too short, too old, too pregnant, vision impaired, ...). This also means that injuries due to this task should be covered as work-related injuries (*). That is apparently today not the case (for all airlines? some? I don't know), which is why some flight attendants refuse to assist. Of course, if someone expects help storing a bag, the bag should also be of reasonable weight. I have helped elderly people store their bags and they weighed way more than I thought was reasonable, and I wouldn't really blame FAs for refusing to do over and over again without being covered in case of injury. (*) one difficulty with this might be that it's probably hard to tell if a back injury is due to repeated lifting of bags into the overhead compartment or horsing around with the kids at home on the weekend.
Unfortunately, I don't think the OP can expect any preferential treatment on any airline. I would think for any passenger, if your bag is too difficult to manage yourself (putting in the overhead bin, etc) you should probably engage the assistance of a skycap or something like that and check the bag. Really, I think the elderly should do this too-- all too often I have seen FAs refuse to lift bags for precisely the reasons HMWT has pointed out above, and that leaves people at the mercy of strangers. Before I had spine surgery, I either only traveled with a bag I knew I could manage on the plane, or checked it. In almost every case there will be another passenger who will help a clearly pregnant (or elderly) passenger with something simple like lifting a bag, but certainly nothing should be expected. Or at least I've never seen it. By the way, this si not to place a judgment on whether or not she should expect anything or not (that's not the reason for her post) but whether or not I think it is likely that she will receive preferential treatment based on my experiences.
My wife did some traveling while pregnant not that long ago (our son is almost 2 now) and while I can't say she received any preferential treatment, there was always the inevitable questions from interested (obviously female) passengers and FAs: how far along are you, is it a boy or a girl, etc. I think once you get to a certain point in the pregnancy though, it's necessary for them to pay the passenger more attention -- not necessarily anything special. A "very pregnant" passenger for example might have problems with the emergency exit, or depending on how far along they are could be an issue -- say if the baby decides it wants to be born mid-flight. I think it's common decency to pay some people some extra level of attention though, and they probably do it and are happy about it. I don't think that anybody would object to a pregnant woman getting an extra visit from an FA to ask if everything is ok or even moving them to an otherwise unoccupied seat with more legroom. Anybody that has a problem with that would probably get all sorts of dirty looks from fellow passengers, so you might wanna keep that to yourself.
I would assume they would get you a wheelchair if requested and allow you to board early. Ask and thou shall receive.
Wholeheartedly agree. Hate getting knocked in the shoulder by someone who can barely lift their 50+ pound carryon that they refused to check. And no, you can't tell how heavy a bag is until it's too late and you're already gotten whacked with it.
The thing to keep in mind is that many airlines have rules about women flying in their third trimester. Some require a doctor's note; others won't let you fly at all. I would double-check the rules and also with your doctor to be on the safe side. Happy flying!
You might try WINAIR not to be confused with southwest, In 04 we took winair to St Barths, and reading the inflight pamphlet( its a 15 minute flight with windows that can open) there was an article about winair letting a pregent woman give birth on one of their planes.(well letting might be an overstatement) I think that counts as something special.
Having been on a Winair flight, I don't think I would really recommend giving birth on one of their planes! Giving birth in St. Barths, however, would probably be lovely.
That is not specific to FA's, it applies to a wide range of jobs. Insurance companies have been known to fight tooth and nail against payouts on workmans comp cases.
Workers' comp (note it's no longer called workman's comp) is experience rated so more paid claims ultimately cost the employer more.
I remember seeing that Asiana had a special program for pregnant women and new moms. I can't seem to find the information on their site, but there's a few articles on the web about it. http://www.childmode.com/2012/01/04...s-to-pregnant-women-babies-yes-it-does-exist/
Just remember that you will need to be fit for travel as a lot of airlines have restrictions on flying pregnant women. Happy flying
I've flown while pregnant and since the kids have been born. In some instances I've been helped out in small ways to make our trip easier (checking luggage at no charge at the gate because it was a full flight and we had our hands full) and a few times we've been treated rudely (a GA in LAS reemed me because she didn't feel we had brought our strollers to be gate checked at the appropriate time). I would say you have the same chance of special treatment as you would anywhere else -- if there's something someone can help out with and they're in the mood to do so, they will -- but don't necessarily expect anything.


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I'm reading American Empire right now. This book is not to be confused with the hard left American Empire Project series of books. It is actually written from a conservative perspective that questions the predominant narrative about American power. The standard line is that the US was only reluctantly brought into global leadership and stumbled into it in the post-Cold War world. Bacevich argues that the US has actively sought global dominance since at least Wilson and has developed institutions, both national and international, to support that goal.
I'm not done with the book and I am not sure how I feel about it. I agree that on a number of issues the Clinton and Bush 43 administrations are similar, most importantly on American dominance. The means differ greatly though. I also dislike the use of the word empire. That is such a loaded and imprecise word. The American system is quite different from the British, Russian, Chinese or Roman models and may be something else entirely. So far, the most valuable question the books asks is whether the world really needs American involvement and whether that involvement can ever be anything other than intrusive.
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South Canaan, PA — The Very Rev. Dr. Alexander Atty, St. Tikhon's Dean and Chief Operating Officer, announced a private gift in the amount of $339,649.46 from Mrs. Mona Marich Hanford to fund renovations for the entire administration building and the purchase of a van for use by the traveling student choir, as well as the purchase of a furnace for the Monastery church.  "Mrs. Hanford's unparalleled generosity will make it possible for St. Tikhon's to further serve the Orthodox church, through the education of our future clergy in this country and throughout the world," said Fr. Alexander Atty. "The updating of our administration building is a necessary improvement to daily life for the students, faculty and staff at St. Tikhon's." Mrs. Hanford's gift was given in memory of her father, Frederick Marich, as well as her grandfather, Archbishop Amvrossy (Merejko).  Renovations to the administration building will begin shortly, with a projected completion date of Fall 2011.  Please remember to keep Mrs. Hanford, her family, her father and grandfather in your prayers. Â
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Loved your fabulous photo tutorial over on the DeNami blog today!! Those floral embellishments are beautiful! Thanks for the great tips. :)
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There's no doubt that Amare Stoudemire wants a 'W' for Christmas in the Knicks season opener. But before tip, Stoudemire kept the giving spirit of the holidays when he hosted breakfast for a few hundred Madison Square Garden employees.
"We don't really get a chance to interact with them much, that's why I really wanted to talk the time out to show our appreciation and show that we really, truly appreciate their hard work," he said.
The Amare Stoudemire Foundation provided the pre-game meal for security, ushers, ticket personnel, custodian staff and other MSG staff.
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Cathy, Debra and Len---Thanks for taking the time to comment on "Urban Confusion". This was a shot I had taken to finish a roll of film. (yes, I still use old fashioned film) Anyway, I was thrilled to become a finalist! Thanks for acknowleding my efforts..ronda #654110Ellen L. Zaslaw 7/17/2004 3:39:34 PM
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"Cops wanna knock me, D.A. wanna box me in. But somehow, I beat them charges like Rocky." - Jay-Z
Google For Blondes
When I was home last weekend, my mother mentioned that she had "looked up" a lawyer I had mentioned in an earlier conversation.
Her exact words were, "I looked up that lawyer you were talking about."
I know that she can't use the internet herself, based on the number of phone calls I receive that begin with, "I need you to find something on the computer internet for me..." (Yes, she sometimes calls it "the computer internet." Or "the world wide web.")
Since she couldn't have meant the internet, I wasn't sure what she meant by "looked up." I thought it was kind of like when I sometimes see a "Closed" sign on a store that reads "Closed, Please Call Again," and I think, "I didn't call, I stopped by. And you were closed." But in the olden days, to call on someone meant to visit, so maybe "look up" had an old-fashioned meaning too.
So, I asked. "When you say you 'looked him up,' what do you mean by that?"
My mother answered quite simply, "I looked him up on google on the internet."
Whoa. We are now entering a whole new world. Google?!?
I decided to throw something new into the mix and see how she handled it.
"You know, mom, if you look someone up on google, you can just say you 'googled him.' You can use it as a verb, most people will know what it means."
She stopped to take this in for a minute. I could just see the wheels turning as she processed that little tidbit.
And, then, all of the sudden, she said, with a totally straight face, "Well, then... I yahoo-ed him too."
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- Diana Barry BlytheOctober 19, 2006 2:49 AM
ha! fun!
Speaking of search engines, have you heard of that new one - MsDewey.com - that comes with an avatar to harass you about your search choices? Heh, my mom is like this. I will never forget the three hours I spent teaching her how to use the mouse. I kept insisting that the she did not need to take notes on mouse useage. She did. Four pages. After that I persueded her to hire someone to teach her things. After the first session at 10 bucks an hour, she was amazed when his price rose to 15 bucks an hour for the next time she needed him. She's better now. : )
ReplyDeleteHi. No idea how I got here, but, this is a great post. My mom and dad used to ask me what the hell I was doing on the computer for hours and hours. "Going Blind," I said...but seriously. I was like a sponge when this here innerneck came out. If I saw a sign with a www on it, I had to go home and look it up!
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Yup. Pure fiction.
Hah!When the Evil Genius sat on his father and farted - a long, stuttering, and rather comical release - I was delighted; vengeance for all the times a full-grown, adult male knew he was noxious but didn't excuse himself from the room to express himself!Shade and Sweetwater,K
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Bill Finger's Amazingly Realistic Miniature Dioramas
Bill Finger is an artist and photographer based in Seattle, USA who creates amazingly realistic small scale dioramas and then photographs them. All these scenes contain items that are 1/6th to 1/12th of the real size. Each scene is constructed while Bill looks through the lense of his camera, check out some of his work …
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