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OK. I'll admit it. I get a bit of a chuckle out of warning labels on products these days. Some of them that you may have seen go something like this:
On an electric hairdryer: "Do not use in water."
On a bottle of drain cleaner: "Not for human ingestion."
On a washer: "DO NOT put any person in this washer."
On a Razor 2-wheel scooter: "This product moves when used."
On a bottle of dog pills from a vet: "Use car when operating a car."
On a chainsaw!!!: "Do not hold the wrong end of a chainsaw."
If you want more, I encourage you to just google "warning labels" and you'll have entertainment for a long, LONG time!!!!
What's with us anymore, anyway? Do we really need someone to tell us not to hold the wrong end of a chainsaw!!!!???? What kind of IDIOT would do that, or even think of doing it!!!!???? What kind of dimwit would use a hair drying while lounging in a bathtub?!?!?!?! How did we get so stupid?
Well, I guess that maybe we aren't really that stupid (although I suspect that someone must have been dumb enough to do all those things or the warnings wouldn't be on there!) Maybe it's more that our legal system has gotten so goofed up – willing to sue for any and every reason, even if the person who is doing the suing did something totally STUPID and irresponsible – something that no person with an IQ above that of a tomato would ever think of doing.
And that, my friends, is my rant for today and the background for today's photo. Yesterday, I mentioned the trip we took to the Golden Gate bridge so Laurel could walk the bridge and check it off her bucket list. I walked out part way just so I could get some pictures (if not for that, I'd NEVER walk out on the bridge because I hate bridges, especially ones that are SO HIGH up in the air!). When we got to a certain spot on the bridge, there was a concrete post (a huge one!) with this sign on it. I couldn't help but think, "Duh!" Of course a jump off the bridge can be fatal…"and tragic." Who would have thought otherwise? Isn't that precisely WHY people jump off the bridge…because they WANT it to be fatal? And why both "fatal and tragic"? Duh!!!!! Oh, well. Maybe it's just me….
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: in 1860, former congressman Abraham Lincoln defeated three other candidates for the Presidency.
TRIVIA FOR TODAY: alcoholics are twice as likely to confess to a drinking problem to a computer than to a human being.


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Patient shares concern about Medicare payment changes
Published 8:15 am, Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Policies affecting Medicare payments for durable medical equipment (DME) and materials like oxygen have changed during the past decade, leaving some patients worried about their health.
Enrollees in Medicare who use a walker or wheelchair, need a hospital bed or use materials like oxygen may not be aware that policies affecting them and government procedures for paying DME suppliers have changed.
In 2003, Congress passed legislation altering the way Medicare selected and reimbursed DME businesses for equipment and goods conveyed to Medicare customers. The law's intent is to control fraud and abuse in the Medicare program, and to save taxpayers money by requiring DME companies to bid for Medicare contracts. Previously, Medicare, which is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) remunerated these businesses based on a set fee schedule. When contacted, Debbie Conarty, Midland Senior Services director of adult day, home care and transportation, explained Medicare's reimbursement rates, but said her facility does not operate a DME department.
The revised process and payment rate adjustments were introduced gradually by CMS and implemented strategically over the last few years. While the new method may not have arrived yet in the Great Lakes Bay Region, by 2016, DME companies nationwide seeking Medicare's business will have to adjust to the bid protocol, as will Medicare recipients who require their items.
Jill Bryant, 54, just wants to breathe. After suffering repeated bouts of pneumonia, Bryant was diagnosed in 2003 with lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare, degenerative lung disease. She needs a double lung transplant; her name appears on the transplant list at the University of Michigan and with the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Since 2009 ,when Bryant took a medical retirement from Chrysler and enrolled in Medicare, she has survived by inhaling liquid oxygen through a plastic nasal tube that is tethered to large reservoirs stored in her Cass City home. Her DME supplier refills the containers with liquid oxygen weekly, Bryant said. When she wants to go out, Bryant transfers a quantity of the pure oxygen into a smaller portable unit.
"In May 2013, I received a letter from the Department of Health and Human Services along with a durable medical equipment brochure from Medicare because I lived in an area affected by competitive bid process," Bryant said.
Then, her DME dealer wanted to stop delivery of the liquid oxygen and exchange it for a concentrator which only filters ambient air but was cheaper for the company to offer. Bryant knew that switching to a concentrator was not an option for her; she needs liquid oxygen to live. So far, despite the business losing money, her provider has not cut her off. However, Bryant explained, "Liquid oxygen is being removed by some DME suppliers from patients' homes who are uninformed or unable to resist confiscation and is being replaced with concentrators that do not meet their oxygen needs. DME businesses are no longer accepting new liquid oxygen patients. This is not quality care."
Bryant wants Medicare recipients to know that change is coming.
Opposition to the competitive program has some medical equipment firms and trade groups, as expressed on their respective websites, crying foul. Critics claim Medicare's unsustainable bidding method does not reflect market realities, hold winning suppliers accountable for their proposals nor make them liable for preserving quality control standards in place now.
In 2013, a bipartisan bill (H.R. 1717) intended to reform Medicare's competitive bidding method was introduced in the U.S. House, but the legislation has stalled in a subcommittee without further action.
According to the Medicare website, beneficiaries impacted by the reimbursement changes may file a complaint with their DME providers, with Medicare directly at (800) 633-4227 or with Michigan's State Health Insurance Assistance Program at (517) 373-3740.


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The Village of Oak Lawn released records indicating that Mayor Sandra Bury and four Village Trustees have taxpayer funded cell phones but refuse to provide records on who the elected officials are calling on the taxpayers' dime.
In addition to Bury, Trustees Tim Desmond (Dist. 1), Alex Olejniczak (Dist. 2), Terry Vorderer (Dist. 4) and Michael Carberry (Dist. 6) have taxpayer funded cell phones that are theoretically supposed to be used only for village business. Village Manager Larry Deetjen and Trustee Robert Streit (Dist. 3) do not have taxpayer funded phones although four appointed officials do have the phones.
Despite the fact that the phones are paid for with village tax dollars, the Village of Oak Lawn has refused to turn over records that indicate who the Mayor and Trustees are calling on these phones. Instead, in response to a Freedom of Information request from the Oak Lawn Leaf, the Village redacted pages and pages of phone numbers that it deemed were "private information" exempt from the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The Oak Lawn Leaf never requested the name or address of the individuals called but the Village wouldn't even provide the numbers that were called by the Trustees or Mayor.
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Monday, June 15, 2015
On the Jazz Age
On the Jazz Age: Although the term "Jazz Age" can be credited to F. Scott Fitzgerald, who wrote a 1922 book called Tales of the Jazz Age, the birth of jazz music can be attributed to the African-American community in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the early 1900s. Given New Orleans' diverse urban history, jazz can be considered the product of various cultural heritages, especially Creole and French. After World War I, however, when the United States was attempting a "return to normalcy," jazz came to symbolize a laid-back and almost-whimsical attitude toward major events of the period such as prohibition (1919), women's suffrage (1920), and even immigration restriction (1924). But by the mid-1920s, jazz's popularity began to stretch across both ethno-racial and social-class lines, as upper-class whites like Cole Porter and lower-class blacks like Louis Armstrong each produced their own versions of "jazz" music. As a genre of musical fusion (drums, pianos, trumpets, etc.), jazz became particularly popular in underground "speakeasies," which served alcohol during prohibition. These speakeasies were generally patronized by artists, intellectuals, and mobsters alike. Perhaps the greatest congregation of speakeasies occurred in New York City during the 1920s, when alcohol, jazz, poetry, and painting went hand-in-hand to help fashion the Harlem Renaissance.
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Monday, June 1, 2015
On Rousseau and His Novel "Emile"
On Rousseau and His Novel "Emile": Perhaps Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings (along with Voltaire's and Diderot's) were the intellectual underpinnings of the entire French Revolution (particularly for the Jacobin faction). His work is also considered the inspiration behind the phrase "pursuit of happiness" in the American Declaration of Independence. Needless to say, Rousseau's influence on Enlightenment thinking in the late eighteenth century was very trans-Atlantic. But it was his novel Emile, which Rousseau thought of as his finest work, that can be viewed as one of the first educational philosophies in the Western world. And because Rousseau maintained such a cynical view of human nature, he felt that everything mankind built or touched would eventually succumb to degenerative forces like corruption and greed. Thus, schooling and teaching ought to be focused on undoing whatever "evils" society instilled in its members, not helping children to conform to the status quo. At times, Rousseau got very specific when mentioning topics such as "breast-feeding" and "swaddling," but on the whole, he kept his commentary generalized regarding Emile's continuous development. In short, Rousseau's educational philosophy largely downplayed "book-learning" while emphasizing the importance of everyday "experiences" and "interactions" with the physical world.
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION BILLING, CORP. (NASDAQ:MTBCP) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial ConditionItem 2.02
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The information furnished to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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ADLINK Announces Two New COM Express® Type 2 Modules with Latest Intel® Processors
New support for existing COM Express Type2 install base to upgrade performance at minimum cost
ADLINK Technology, a leading global provider of cloud-based services, intelligent gateways, and embedded building blocks for edge devices that enable the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced availability of its newest COM Express® Type 2 modules. The new products come in two series, named Express-HL2 and cExpress-BT2, indicating the 4th generation Intel® Core processor and latest Intel® Atom system-on-chip. The range in footprint and computing power of these new modules meets the varying needs of industrial applications in a cost-efficient manner.
Type 2 is an earlier COM Express pin-out, and is most commonly used in areas such as industrial automation and transportation. As many older generation COM Express Type 2 modules near end-of-life status, ADLINKs Type 2 modules based on new Intel silicon will serve as a drop-in replacement to extend the service life of Type 2-based systems for another seven yearswith continued technical support from both ADLINK and Intel®.
ADLINK is dedicated to exploring new form factors and technologies, but we also see the value in supporting and enhancing popular, existing form factors so that our customers and end-users can get the most out of their established installations, said Henk van Bremen, director of ADLINKs Module Computing Product Segment. At present, ADLINK is the only company in the market that provides Type 2 modules with both 4th generation Intel® Core and the latest Intel® Atom processors. ADLINK continues to support COM Express Type 2 so that our customers can upgrade their systems using existing designs without the need to redesign their carrier boards, providing them maximum benefit from their investment.
The ADLINK Express-HL2 series is a basic size module (125 x 95mm) and is available in high performance SKUs running 4th generation Intel® Core i7/i5/i3 processors with Mobile Intel® QM87 Chipset and cost-effective SKUs running Intel® Celeron® processors with Mobile Intel® HM86 Chipset. Up to 16GB dual channel DDR3L at 1600MHz is supported, and dual channel LVDS and VGA supporting two independent displays allow for development rich video applications.
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These new Type 2 modules are reinforced by ADLINKs complete set of technical and engineering tools, including the COM Express Type 2 Starter Kit, which allows system integrators to accelerate carrier board design and software verification; a debug module for POST, BIOS and Board Management Controller; and the Smart Embedded Management Agent (SEMA), which allows users to administer remote monitoring and control tasks via user-friendly graphic interfaces and access state-of-the-art cloud services. Versatile OS support is also provided to deliver flexibility, with standard support for Windows and Linux (32 and 64bit) and extended support for WES 7/8, WEC 7/8 and VxWorks.
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ADLINK is a Premier Member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance and is active in several standards organizations, including PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG), PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA), and Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET).
ADLINK is a global company with headquarters in Taiwan and manufacturing in Taiwan and China; R&D and integration in Taiwan, China, the US, and Germany; and an extensive network of worldwide sales and support offices. ADLINK is ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO-13485 and TL9000 certified and is publicly traded on the TAIEX Taiwan Stock Exchange (stock code: 6166).
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With my 365 day challenge ending tomorrow and my mom's big 5-1 Birthday too…I decided to a muse that we both love….Roses. She actually bought me this double knock out rose bush that is one of my favorites.
Like red on a rose
When your lips first smiled at me
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To each his own
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Borussia Dortmund vs Monaco as it happened: Kylian Mbappe scores twice in thrilling away win
Teenager Kylian Mbappe scored twice to give AS Monaco a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in a Champions League quarter-final first-leg match that was postponed following an attack on the home team's bus.
Mbappe gave Monaco a 19th-minute lead shortly after Fabinho had missed a penalty for the visitors, and they went further ahead when Dortmund defender Sven Bender headed into his own net.
Ousmane Dembele pulled one back for Dortmund in the 57th minute but another defensive mistake allowed Mbappe to break away and grab a third goal for the Ligue 1 side. Shinji Kagawa gave the German side hope with a neat finish six minutes from time.
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EC Recommends To Serbia To Suspend Work on South Stream Pipeline
The EC has recommended to Serbia to suspend construction of the South Stream Pipeline until it is fully in line with European law, reports BTA quoting the Serbian daily Politika.
"The EC is not against the South Stream project in principle, as it is important to diversify the natural gas deliveries in the Western Balkans," said the newspaper. "South Stream is a new way of delivery, but not a new source. The EC is not against the pipeline, but against the manner the project is carried out."
According to the EC, the South Stream pipeline, just like any other large infrastructure project in Europe, must have strict and clear legal framework, which in this case is still lacking.
"The EC position on South Stream in Serbia is no exception," said the EC statement, quoted by Politika. "Furthermore, not a single intergovernmental agreement on South Stream, signed by Russia, complies with EU law. Our position is uniform both for EU member states and for third countries, such as Serbia. It is in the best longterm interest of Serbia, as a candidate EU member, to comply with EU law with regard the South Stream pipeline."
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The EC Countries who are telling you to DELAY/SUSPEND this project ARE NOT RELYING on this pipeline for FUEL they have all they need from the NORTH PIPELINE ,
The delays will ONLY EFFECT THE SOUTHERN COUNTRIES not the Rich BUREAUCRATS OF THE EC/EU Backed of course by the GREAT USA. .
The southern counties need the fuel need the supply ,how else will they get it ? AH YES The USA supply ? wait five /six years containers will bring it by sea at what price as you will pay for the transport it will not be free .
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Opioid crisis crusader Chris Christie insisted Tuesday he had "good reason to believe" President Trump's budget won't gut funding to the federal drug czar office by almost 95%.
The New Jersey governor and ex-Trump transition team chair repeatedly claimed on "Good Morning America" he doubted the Office of National Drug Control Policy would suffer the crippling cuts — despite a leaked budget memo outlining them last week.
"I just don't believe it's going to happen," Christie told George Stephanopoulos. "I just don't believe it's going to happen, George."
Pressed on the subject, he reiterated: "I have good reason to believe it's not going to happen … I have good reason to believe it's not going to happen, George."
The governor added he thinks "there will be funding" and "that funding will take different forms as well."
The ONDCP coordinates federal anti-drug efforts, administers grant programs and advises the President on drug policy. Trump, meanwhile, campaigned on a vow to fight opioid abuse and addiction — naming Christie to head up a commission on the matter.
White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus on Sunday defended the proposed ONDCP cuts as an effort to root out "duplicative services" in federal government, telling Fox News "nothing is final."
Christie, in his "GMA" sit-down, also spoke to concerns on the GOP health plan — passed by House Republicans last week with a razor-thin margin — letting states waive out of offering addiction treatment as one of their so-called "essential services."
"I think there's going to be a lot of work done," the governor said. "I think the Senate will do a lot of things to change the bill as it is now … I don't think this is a final product."
But he also defended the waiver as a "difference in philosophy between Democratic and Republican administrations" — arguing governors should be trusted to "know what's best for the people in their individual state."
"I think that most states would consider (addiction treatment) an essential benefit," Christie said. "I don't think you'd see any governor in any state say, 'We don't think it's an essential benefit.'"
As for former national security adviser Michael Flynn — the scandal-scarred subject of damning Senate testimony Monday from former acting Attorney General Sally Yates — Christie said he hadn't noticed any specific "red flags," but admitted Flynn wasn't his "cup of tea in terms of style."
"Suffice it to say that General Flynn and I didn't necessarily see eye to eye on certain things," he said.
Christie demurred on why White House officials waited to fire Flynn for 18 days after Yates warned them of his call with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. ("You'd have to ask them, George"), but praised Trump for ultimately ousting him.
"I think in the end what really matters is the President acted decisively very early in the administration to get rid of General Flynn," he said.


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Kate Tunnell Talks About Embracing Your Body and Feeling Confident.
Photographed by Anthony Chiang
Kate is a plus model who is originally from New Jersey–yes, the Jersey Shore. 🙂
Four years ago, she moved to Dallas, Texas after she met her husband on tour. Kate is signed with Heffner Management, Dorothy Combs Models in Miami, and The Campbell Agency. Some of the clients Kate has had the opportunity to work with are Saks, Dillard's, JC Penny, and Junonia.
Kate loves telling young girls and women that it's okay to have curves, embrace your body, and don't think you have to be thin to be beautiful!
How and when did you get started in the modeling business?
While I was growing up everyone told me to model. I think the first thing I did was win a JC Penney model search at our local mall when I was 12 or 13. I started modeling at a young age and then started working for an agency in NYC. When I moved to Dallas, I got back into modeling, but as a plus-size model. I had gained some weight and just "grew up" when I moved to Dallas.
What advice would you give to aspiring plus-size models?
Do not give up. Take everyone's advice and critique. The more critique you can handle the better model you will be. Learn and grow from it.
What advice would you give to girls and women, who are struggling with body image and self-esteem issues?
Learn to embrace what you have. I was a super skinny tall blonde and now I have curves. I can't fit into those tiny bikinis but I have learned to love my curves and love what I have. As long as YOU feel confident and beautiful, that is what people will notice.
Photographed by Marc Richard
Have you ever struggled with self-esteem or body image issues in the past? If so, how did you reach the point of accepting and loving your body?
Yes, when I moved to Texas and had gained weight; I felt gross. A lot of it had to do with not fitting into the clothes I use to wear. I bought new clothes and learned to embrace how I look now. I stay active, but I know I will never be that super thin girl I once was. I get more compliments now on how I look than I did when I was super skinny.
Where do you like to shop for clothes and who are some of your favorite designers?
I love the GAP and Old Navy. You can find cute new things for a great price. H&M is a great store that carries all sizes as well. My favorite thing to do is to find pieces that no one else has. My favorite designer is Marc Jacobs. Love the bags!
Do you have a favorite workout routine?
I love bike riding and walking/jogging. I just got into Pilates and that is now my favorite!
What is your most memorable modeling experience?
I was in a photo shoot at a lake in Maine; it was so beautiful and peaceful.
Do you have any funny modeling stories you would like to share?
One time I wasn't big enough for a wedding dress and they had to make butt implants for me!
What are you excited about right now?
I am excited about what the future holds 😉
Photographed by Rick Day
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Plans have been drawn up and are on their way to Council committee for
a new purpose built prison to be built along side Belmarsh prison for
around 600 inmates.
The total prison population in England and Wales has increased by nearly
50% since the start of 1993. The figure stood at 64,837 on 31
May 2000 - of which 12,000 prisoners are in overcrowded conditions.
Projections are that the prison population will increase to 73,000 by
In 1999, 17% of the prison population where young men aged under 21,
and there is currently a requirement for 1400 places in the Greater London
area for under 21s sentenced & on remand. HMYOI Feltham
provides 865 places.
The site for the new prison is the MOD site between the Belmarsh Prison
and Hadden Road. Full planning details are available at the
Planning Department for Greenwich Council located in Peggy Middleton House,
Woolwich New Road.
Please pray for this. There is a great opportunity for
the new Chaplaincy and Prison Fellowship to impact the young offenders
in our area and see lives changed.
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Simply put, this manga is one of the best narratives ever created. It's not just Takehiko Inoue's masterpiece. It is a literary and artistic treasure. Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond is relatable while also being distant and abstract. It reads better than an any historical fiction but is distinctively manga. It adheres to great traditions of storytelling while also displaying an incredible and tangible innovation. It has been my pleasure to read over the past 7 years. It's releases can be rather sporadic so I like to wait until a couple of chapters come out to read them because the world of Vagabond is so immersive that I like to spend longer periods of time in it. I am sure you can understand. When you are reading a good story and then it stops and you don't feel like you got to enjoy it long enough. When I first go into Vagabond I binged through like 20 volumes or something like 200 chapters straight. I didn't read anything else. Honestly, I'm not sure that I did too much of anything else.
Vagabond follows the story of Shinmen Takezou, a boy who grew with a famous warrior as a father. Although that father was a celebrated warrior bestowed with the title of "Unrivaled Under The Sun (Heavens)" by Shogun Ashikaga. The heavy weight of the title became a monster in his heart that seemed to drive him insane. In the manga he even thought of his own son as a potential opponent and at least once threatened young Takezou's life. His father dies when Takezou is young and so he isn't mentioned much throughout the manga except at times when Takezou contemplates the concept of true strength. Takezou spends most of his childhood alone in the wilderness as the people of his hometown, Miyamoto Village, view him as a wild demon child. However he has a continuous friendship with a girl named Otsuu and his best homie Hon'iden Matahachi. Seeking a name for themselves as samurai Takezou and Matahachi run away from home to join the Toyotomi Army at the Battle of Sekigahara. They survive the battle and after that their lives take incredibly different paths. After the battle of Sekigahara, Takezou goes on an incessant and perilous mission to become the strongest samurai. Matahachi however spends the rest of his time as a vagrant man-whore after coming to the realization that he is absolutely not about that life. He struggles within himself to follow the path that Takezou's fire set for them as unrivaled and revered samurai but he eventually realizes that he isn't made of the same stuff as Takezou.
You may have read some synopsis of Vagabond somewhere else and are now thinking "Who the shit is Shinmen Takezou?"…"I heard this story was about the legendary sword saint who wrote The Book of Five Rings; Miyamoto Musashi. The undefeated and undisputed Legendary Samurai of lore. Well. Yeah. You are correct. Shinmen Takezou and Miyamoto Musashi are one and the same. The name Miyamoto Musashi was given to him by the Monk Takuan Soho, a traveling monk who plays a large part in his development, advises him and on looks out for him from time to time. You also probably also heard that his only rival is also in the manga; Sasaki Kojirou. Yes. Also true. I try to stay away from spoilers so I don't want to get into all of it. It's not one of those narratives which as long as you don't give away the ending you don't ruin the experience. For one, the releases are sporadic and slow so it's still an ongoing manga. But also this narrative is all about the enjoyment of the ride. There are stories within stories and little bits that may seem inconsequential but give you tremendous pleasure in reading upon. It's a masterpiece. That's why.
What really pulled me into the story is that you such so much development and depth in each character. No character is a filler character. Stupid side characters show depth. Even if its just in facial expression or a few short lines here and there you get that feeling they their character is real. It's like that guy cast as guy #15 in a stage play. If he just stands there on stage without getting into character then it throws the whole production off. Inoue portrays guy #15 like guy #1 or the main character. That's thoughtful storytelling.
When people say a narrative has it all they are probably speaking in hyperbole but I assure you that this one has it all. It has action and adventure. It's steeped in history and traditional nuance. It's for the manga fan but also for the history buff. It's for the person who knows the Musashi legends as I hear it is to some degree based on Musashi written by Eiji Yoshikawa but the person who doesn't have any idea about the legends surrounding Musashi and his swordsmanship can also just appreciate artful storytelling. If you want romance then there is a bevy of it. There is the developing, unspoken yet ever present love that carries on between Musashi and Otsuu. Then there are the many awkward loves of broke playboy Matahachi. And even further still there is the unbelievably and yet somehow totally understandable Casanova-ness of the deaf and mute Sasaki Kojirou. The story has the indomitable spirit of a warrior while at the same time taking time to realize that people develop. It ponders serious questions about life as we know it. It delves into the kind heart of compassion and also the brutality of life. Musashi is not simple. No character in this story is simple. At times you find yourself wishing to physically reach through the page and slap sense into dumbass Matahachi and right after you can empathize with his insecurities. Masterpiece.
And then the artwork. Oh. And I mean artwork. The style in which Vagabond is drawn is gorgeous and distinct. There is nothing like it. I would be upset that Inoue hadn't come out with a chapter in a while and then I would look at the pictures and be like "Bruh. I'm sorry. It takes time to create art like that." He never uses the prisma color looking stuff. Don't get me wrong. Many manga do and I like there art just as much in certain cases. But Inoue uses various traditional utensils like charcoal pencils, traditional calligraphy brushes with simple black ink. I love his water color pages. Each page looks like a work of art. Uses traditional tools to draw and color the pages gives the story this rustic color that makes you feel like you are watching an old Japanese film like 7 Samurai or Rashomon.
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It is not that I have been convinced or enticed, but I want to be loyal to Long Distance Van Lines since they earned it. They handled my relocation professionally, making it their responsibility to ensure that I didn't lose anything during the move and that nothing was damaged. Did I mention that the rates were so favorable? You wouldn't believe that I was having a long distance relocation. And so in return, I will always use their services. I think that nobody who is planning to relocate should look anywhere else.
The way that Long Distance Van Lines do things, you can tell that they are experienced and that you are in the right hands. They will start with packing stuff in boxes and labeling them. Later, the boxes will be loaded into trucks carefully to avert any damage. Those that don't fit into the boxes will be well arranged in the trucks until they fit. I can attest to this since I used them to relocate to PA mid last month. Their different operation was crucial in ensuring that nothing was lost during the relocation and that not even one of them was damaged.
Convenience is one of the things that I look for in a mover if I have to use them for a long distance relocation. The inconvenience was cited as one of the main reasons of failed relocations online – I stumbled across that when researching on the ideal mover to use for my relocation to New York. After a while, I found Long Distance Van Lines who aimed at making the relocation for their clients as convenient as possible. Well, they did. They showed up early and didn't waste any time during the relocation. It was done promptly, and nothing was lost or damaged.
I move often because of my job but this was the first time using this company. However, the great experience means that I will use them again whenever possible. They were efficient, polite and very careful with all my items. Use them!!!
Just moved a 2-bedroom house from NJ to CA… and it was great! A special thank you to my two movers – Mark and Tommy. They did a wonderful job of what was a complicated move involving stairs, narrow passages and lots and lots of our stuff! I cannot forget to mention that Joy from the LDVL office is also an essential part of the team and maybe even the most important cog in the wheel who makes sure that everything runs so smoothly. The move went off without problems, and the service was fast and professional. Recommending these guys is a no-brainer.
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This review is the direct result of the excellent level of service and customer satisfaction that Long Distance Van Lines provided. I would like to mention three people in particular – Jay from the office and Johnny and Mike, the actual movers. Together, they from the backbone of this company that will keep satisfied customers like me returning to them and recommending their speed, safety and professionalism to anyone who will listen. These guys do what they do because they love their jobs and it shows. A 5-star experience, through and through.
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That was amazing to have you around during my relocation last week. My young son couldn't get enough of all of you and is asking when you will be back again. Your hard work played a central role in making sure that the relocation was smooth and flawless. I was impressed by the manner you handled everything and ensured that nothing was misplaced or broken. Thank you!
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I had lost faith in the relocation industry after two of my colleagues lost stuff during their move. And when my time to relocate came, I promised myself to find a mover that would ensure the safety of everything on transit. It was also important since my wife and I were expecting, and we didn't want anything messing things up. So after a week or so of researching, Long Distance Van Lines turned out to be the mover who would stop at nothing to ensure that their clients were satisfied, and they did. My relocation was smooth and efficient for my small family, and I believed again.
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I should note that I had a good time during our relocation to California mid last month. My husband and I had agreed to go to a bigger house in the state, and the task of finding a mover was his. He found Long Distance Van Lines to execute the relocation, and they did a good job. The crew for one was friendly and courteous from the time they showed up at the time we were relocated. It is them that made me enjoy the relocation. We ended up with all our stuff, and nothing was damaged.
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It was my first relocation, and I had almost zero clues about what happens during a long distance relocation. I, however, didn't want to show so that the guys in charge of the relocation don't take advantage of it. It was amazing to see that the team from Long Distance Van Lines, a mover recommended to me by my elder brother, didn't care if it was my first relocation or not. They did their job and made sure that everything was in order. They did all the difficult jobs, and I was just walking around with the supervisor.
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I hardly ever write any reviews but I really feel responsible to share my experience with "Long Distance Van Lines" because it's not fair to any family who is going through all the stress of relocation to experience what we did! I have had several interstate moves and this has been by far the worst, most expensive and most financially and mentally damaging moving experience I have ever had!!! First of all prepare yourself to pay 50 to 100% above the estimate they give you. This is not only my experience. It also happened to one of my colleagues that happened to use the this company for relocation.
They give you an estimate but the real charge is way above it! And when they are there and you need to vacate your place you can't argue anything with them anymore. Their packing was a disaster. Nothing was properly packed or labeled. And when I mentioned something to them, the guy started yelling at me and threatened me that they would just quit right away. So I just kept quiet because I even felt fearful for my life with those guys. Our items arrived 6 weeks after pick up despite numerous calls and requests to bring them within a month.
Pretty much all our wood furniture has damages. They are either broken or have dents and scratches. They broke a really expensive office desk at pick up and didn't put it on inventory list so we can not claim anything for it. Also we found several broken dishes. My really expensive clothes and my husband's tuxedos and suits were just dropped into the boxes. You can't imagine how they looked when we opened the boxes. They also lost several items, Some quite large ie a coffee table. They also damaged the walls and bricks during the Moving.
By the way if you decide to claim for any damages just note that they only pay 60 c per lb of item no matter how expensive it is. and guess what?! If they break your table's leg they pay per lb of the lg not the whole table! Lol!!! They don't pay anything for dents or scratches. Also they require several forms to be notarized which costed me about $100 to do. This is a really messed up company please save yourself a lot of hassles and avoid this company!!!
You are damn wrong if you think that I will be looking elsewhere for a relocating company the next time I am moving. I'll pass. Since my relocation that was handled by Long Distance Van Lines, I am confident that I will use them again. They are nothing like the other movers, and for that, they will be in charge of every relocation I have. I liked their dedication and the fact that they did everything to ensure that my relocation was smooth.
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I have seen my relatives and friend relocating, both long distance and in-state relocations but I have never seen any other mover offering services like Long Distance Van Lines. I moved to Long Island early this month, and I had them stewarding the relocation. They made my relocation one of its kind. You should have been there when they got the ball rolling. Their organization was evident from the time they started packing to the time they were off-loading from their heavy trucks.
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LDVL lost some of my packages and damaged some my furniture. I claimed over $5600, but they agreed to my only $175.00. LDVL claims department do not responding to all my call, email and post office certified mail. DO NOT TRUST this company.
Long Distance Van Lines is a terrible company. The first people you speak with seem awesome and seem to be giving you a great deal. What they don't tell you is that they lowball you and if your cubic footage goes over their estimate, you pay double for certain things (ex: packing materials. Price doubles once you go over their estimate). Let's not forget that they do their estimates verbally rather than sending someone out. Initially the person I spoke with did my estimate incorrectly and 4 business days before Long Distance was scheduled to come out someone else did a second inventory, charged me a $250 fee to make the changes to my inventory, then charged an additional $1000+.
I was annoyed but figured whatever... I can't do anything about this because conveniently enough you can't cancel and get a full refund unless it's 7+ business days before your move. I see what you guys did there. Anyway, they came out the day of and informed me that they can't take any liquids or lightbulbs. I was so angry as no one told me this ahead of time AND that isn't mentioned in any of your paperwork or on their website. I called Lissa from QA the following day and she was beyond rude, giving me an attitude while demanding that she told me this when she called me the week before. She didn't call me- I called her and she never told me this. If their calls are recorded like they say, you would think they wouldn't be so rude.
Oh! And I had more stuff than they estimated BOTH times so there goes about $250 charge and a total of almost $4000 more than my original quote. The only good part was that my stuff got here the earliest date they guaranteed. However, the movers packed my stuff and didn't check to see if drawers were empty and ended up breaking things. All of my furniture arrived chipped or scratched. Their insurance doesn't cover chips and scratches. This company is a bunch of rude, money hungry crooks who should never have ANYONE's business.
My husband and I decided on a full packing and moving service because we had 3 kids and I was 7 Months pregnant and he had knee issues. The guy on the phone told me I wouldn't have to worry about anything. That their company would pack and unpack everything. The initial quote was 18,000 for a 2400 square foot house. I told him we couldn't do it. He then proceeded to give us discounts to get the cost down to 12,500. It was still over our initial budget, but we went ahead and went with them. The day of the move several guys came to the house (with Budget Rental trucks) and started packing. At 8 pm at night we were told that we exceeded our square footage and if we wanted the rest it would be 5,000 extra. We were forced to pay 1800 because it was late and there were heavy things left. Many of the things on the manifest were left behind.
I ended up packing more than 40 plus boxes (they didn't take any of the kitchen things) and we had to take 4 U-Haul of the largest trailers back and forth between houses to complete the move over the course of 3 weeks. Mind you I did this fully pregnant and with a 1 year old. Since that time, we are also missing items and have opened boxes to locate them with no luck: a PlayStation 4, 2 expensive receivers, a printer... who knows what else is missing. My advise - don't trust a company that can't see your items or you might get taken advantage of and forced to pay extra. I realized after, there are competent packing services that can load pods and have them sent and unloaders on the opposite end that will be a fraction of the cost.
Joy in customer service was very nice and told me that the minimum move is $3500 for 575 cubic feet. I told her I was moving very little and we went through each piece with dimension of each piece. She said I was way under the 575 and that she padded the rest of the quote with several boxes and an 8x10 rug and a 9x12 rug. I was confident that the price would not change as she told me that unless I changed and added more than what she padded, the price stays the same. Someone else becomes your customer service contact who does not let you know the day and time of your move until the day before. The movers come and pack my things on the truck and then tell me that I'm way over the 575 cubic feet by $1000, however I stuck exactly to the list given for the quote but did not even pack my 9x12 rug. He said he can either unload the truck and cancel the move (they have my deposit) or I need to pay the $1000. No choice but to move on.
The next day my customer service contact, Lissa, calls to see how the move went. I complained about the price adjustment with good reason. She said someone would get back to me. No one did. I called 2 more times and no one got back to me. The movers came to my destination to unload in less than 2 hours (that's how small the move was) and my 8x10 rug was missing. I called CS again to let them know as well as to say no one got back to me regarding the price adjustment. They delivered my rug almost 1 1/2 months later and the mover was not happy about it complaining about the company, and still nothing from customer service regarding the price adjustment. Highway robbery!!!
I enjoyed working with Long Distance Van Lines mainly because of the way they were doing what they do best. I wasn't sure that they were the right people to have in the relocation until after a few minutes of working with them. My belongings were all handled with care to ensure that nothing was damaged in any way. Their service delivery is just out of this world, and you will want them to relocate you when you are moving.
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Are you relocating any time soon but you feel unsure about the mover to use? Well, Long Distance Van Lines are the one I would suggest you try. I used their services relocating to Ohio late last month, and I liked their operation. Even if you are new to the entire relocation thing, these guys will make it easier for you to understand how things are done to ensure the safety of your belongings. It will be much of a gamble to go for a mover you know so little about or haven't heard anything about either. I would choose this mover any day.
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A long distance relocation is best executed by a mover who has experience. One can anticipate a problem before it even happens and one such a mover is Long Distance Van Lines. I used their services, and it was a clear indication that they had done such relocations before. They didn't have any problem executing the move and took measures to ensure that everything in the house was delivered safely. It is their many years in the industry that made me feel like I was in the right hands. Nothing was broken or damaged in any way. You will want to use them when moving.
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I would strongly recommend looking at another moving company. We were initially given a lower quote to gain our business & later charged an addition $3K. To make matters worse we lost or should I say was taken around $1k in property (power washer, camera lenses, drills, wines & numerous other things).
DO NOT hire LONG DISTANCE VAN LINES! They will bait and switch, all of the employees, Jay, Lissa and Nadine LIE all the time! I was quoted $5,00.00 PLUS and ended up pay close to $9,000.00! I moved from Texas to Florida, my last move with North American from California to Texas cost me $7,300.00, same distance is this move but I moved with 1/2 of furniture! They will call you two times after you paid your 1st deposit of $1,200 or more than change the price after they have your money.
They told me 'this is a family owned business' and 'all of our drivers work and are paid by them" A BIG FAT LIE! My driver was from the Russia and he was a subcontracted driver. I paid extra for full pack; they took all my close and literally threw them in a wardrobe box (not folded) hangers and all! I had furniture damaged, glassware broken and much more. I am a disabled veteran and have move at least 35 times in my life; this move was a NIGHTMARE! The driver sat on my property at his home for 7 days before he decided to deliver. I moved from Austin, Texas area and the driver company name was "Rodeo Austin"! And he was Russian or from UKRAINE. DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD JAY SAYS, HE IS FULL OF BS AND YOU CAN TELL FROM HIS NY ACCENT!
Stacy was as sweet as pie to get business. She was the bait. She also told me they had their own trucks. First lie. They showed up with two Enterprise trucks that were rented. That meant they unloaded them in Maryland and reloaded them into a tractor trailer to be delivered by another Russian guy who bid on the delivery! This is a scam if you ask me. After setting up with Stacy I received calls demanding the deposit payment before the deposit date I set up. They told me a price of 11,000. After the first truck was loaded the driver boss "JOHN" who was Russian told me it would be about $4800.00 more dollars.
When the second truck was partially loaded he raised it to $18,000! I argued that the final price he quoted me was a lie and he said they would call me the next day and correct the price because he would be fired if he states less at the price he guaranteed me at the $4800.00 to what was loaded in the truck and he couldn't go less than $250.00. To my surprise he stated to me to argue the price because they quoted me $11,000.00 from the start. I have a witness he stated that. The next day, I spoke with a Paula and a Nadine. BOTH rude and refused to make the adjustment. After a few days of arguing they came down $750.00. NOT the 2,000.00 more than "Johns" estimate. They also demanded the rest of the deposit money to be wired to them. Yup. No more credit or debit card.
Delivery day came to new house. Driver demanded cash or Postal Money orders or no delivery. They held our stuff hostage unless they were paid in that form. Numerous items damaged or destroyed. I have pictures of all damaged items including pics inside the truck of smashed boxes. Boxes smashed. Missing items. $4000.00 dining room table gouged and scratched on the top, base chipped missing wood. Chairs varnish removed from their tape. A HARD THICK plastic wheelbarrow smashed one cracked on the dump end. Snow thrower housing bent along with a handle. Beer sign with oil stacked upside down with total disregard of this end up and fragile. Oil destroyed towels and packing. 10 picture frames destroyed. Parts missing for metal shelving. China broken.
I paid over $125.00 for them to special wrap our glass curio cabinet and plasma tv. $400.00 Curio cabinet glass smashed and broken. Side of $5000.00 Plasma TV cracked. (Those 2 items I paid for them to protect). Our dryer was dented in two spots. Papers thrown throughout the trailer. These people are vandals and thieves and have total disregard to people's possessions. I can understand a few things broken but they showed total negligence in their work. IF YOU USE THESE GUYS YOU WILL BE SORRY.
I've contacted the Maryland Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Agency and a detective in the county they are in. I spoke with a Sheriff in Florida where their papers said they were from. He drove to the location on the paperwork while I was in the phone and they had no business at that address! He said these places screw people and when they get a ton of negative reviews after a couple of years they change their id and name and start all over again. BEWARE! I have their forms to fill out for claims, no answer. They want receipts for items which we don't have for older items. SCAM! I'd give them 0 stars if I could.
Hands down THE WORST experience I have ever had with any company ever. LIARS AND CHEATS! I'd give them a zero if I could. Bait and switch. Quoted us one price then demanded several thousand more dollars when they showed up at the house before they would load the truck. They took FOREVER to deliver only HALF of our things. They didn't know where the other half was or when it would arrive. We were not notified of this. Our "representative" Paula was the most useless person on earth. She was a liar and eventually started dodging our calls. When the first half did arrive, half of our boxes were crunched and they didn't wrap half of the furniture so it's all scratched and dinged.
Dodged calls and would not tell us when or where the rest of our things were. FINALLY located it sitting in a warehouse in Indiana (we moved from TN to OR) and were notified that it would "probably leave in 5-7 day." When that finally arrived, more crunched boxes, more dented and scratched furniture. They didn't wrap or protect in any way my clearly antique, 90 year old doll house, made by my great grandfather, tossed it in the truck, then broke it and lost the piece that they broke. Every complaint we've had with them has somehow, according to them, been our fault. I am beyond livid.
I was looking for a place that would move our piano. We have a stunning Korg grand piano and so I was concerned about that. I went online and Long Distance Van Lines was the first one that popped up. They also responded right away. I made sure they understood that the piano was my first concern and that they knew what to do with it. I wanted to know if they knew how the piano needed to be handled to successfully move it and that they're not just heavyweights who could move it. I talked to a man initially and he seemed to be very knowledgeable. I had one person who was a little crabby but everyone else was absolutely wonderful. And the actual movers were very friendly, thorough and did a very good job.
But I did not understand why they were not going to take our stuff to us immediately. We moved to Holland about 145 miles from Homewood, Illinois and I thought they were going to be going directly to Holland or they have to stay overnight before they unloaded our stuff in the morning. But as it turned out, they unloaded the truck and brought it to someplace else before they delivered to us. I also didn't know that our stuff was going to come off the truck and get reloaded on another truck. We moved a lot in our life and that's where problems occur with damaging goods. But other than that, they were great and we are very satisfied. We would highly recommend Long Distance Van Lines.
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We had done a long-distance move about four years prior. We did it ourselves, it took us four trips and it was very cumbersome. So this time we decided we were going to let somebody else do it. We found a new job and my company was picking up a vast majority of the cost. I Googled top moving companies and Long Distance Van Lines came up as second as far as the number of stars so I reached out to them. There was another one, Colonial, which did everything online and I didn't care for that as much.
Everyone from Long Distance Van Lines was very pleasant and helpful but their reps can't give me an exact timeline, up until within 24 hours of the move, as far as when they're going to be here. I had to call back a couple of times to ask questions and they were very good. We chose the basic move option and I did all the packing myself. They came out and did a quick run-through, so we could tell them everything that was going and what was staying. Then, they loaded everything up into the truck.
The whole experience was good but there were some things there that took me off-guard and there wasn't a clear explanation of all of that upfront. If you had any furniture that wasn't of standard size you have to pay extra because everything is done by cubic feet or cubic inches. We ended up spending an additional $2,000 that we weren't anticipating because we didn't have traditional-sized dining room chairs that would stack. They were rounded so they took up more square footage in the van and we ended up taking additional square footage in the van that wasn't in the original quote. So it's important for them to be more clear on that type of thing.
Also, I told them that we have a large slate pool table which they categorized as being already boxed but you can't really box the pool table when it's of that size. So that created additional expenses as well. The moving crew was very pleasant and professional, though. They did a great job. We had a very large house and a lot of stuff which they packed into the truck really well and quickly. We didn't have anything broken and nothing was missing, so that was also a plus.
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I lived in Napa, California and I was paying over $6,000 for state taxes alone. So I decided on the spur of the moment to move and cut off that expense. I moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where there are no state taxes and where they are very good to retirees and give special dispensations for buying homes. I called Long Distance Van Lines and their sales reps were very friendly. I scheduled the move right away and the movers were on time, efficient and swift. They wrapped everything and were very nice and extremely professional. I also had some things unwrapped and they put them in the boxes. Consequently, the heavy objects did not collide in the traffic coming over here.
Also, the girls told me that the movers might be bringing a semi when they picked up the various boxes I had packed, so I thought I would have to rent something to take them to my storage place in Inglis because the semi's not going to get in there. But when they came, they said they brought a truck that will fit in there and I was delighted. Everything turned out beyond compare and things went smoothly. When they arrived here, they were very considerate in putting everything in the right place and there was no damage on anything. It also was hot and miserable for them at the time they delivered the furniture but they were diplomatic about it. I found everything packed up nicely but I haven't finished moving in and some of the boxes are still out there.
After the delivery, one of the girls called and asked me if I could give them a write-up about everything working out fine. She was courteous but I wasn't able to call them back because I got tied up with so many things and I was raving mad trying to find my computer. I was finishing a book and the computer was very important to me. I thought I lost it and that one of the guys from Long Distance Van Lines took it out of the box. But I finally found it where I last hid it which was in a tiny suitcase which had been in my closet for a while. So it had nothing to do with their team. It was just me having a problem finding things.
Their reps were also sweethearts. I got these sheets from them that said "We love you" on the front of every page. They sent them over to OfficeMax because I didn't have a fax that was working. Overall, Long Distance Van Lines was wonderful and perfect. From the beginning to the end, their team was all beautiful and gracious. They did a terrific job and I was very happy with them.
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Moved my parents from their old home closer to mine and our movers did a great job of ensuring that everything was well taken care of. The office admin people also deserve a shout-out for being so patient with all my questions! :D
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There were no problems in a move involving many flights of stairs, a ton of items (four bedroom house) and an interstate transfer – what does that tell you about these guys? I don't think there are many moving companies that I would give full marks to, but these guys surely deserve it.
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Customer service was great and the movers themselves were even better. I had a smooth, flawless move which kept to the schedule they had given and got all my stuff to my new house without a scratch. 5 stars and I wish I could give even more for how happy I am.
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I hired Long Distance Van Lines to help me with move from Washington to Arizona. And they didn't disappoint me. The moving team did fantastic job. A heavy downpour started just as we were about to move and that could have set us back a few hours. My movers simply made sure that all the packaging was water resistant enough to survive the short trip between home and truck and went right to work. They managed to finish despite the rain and nothing was damaged, neither from the rain nor for the moving process. At my new home, the sun was shining and everything went off without a hitch. I highly recommend them for any move.
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Thanks again for all the great comments on prayer in the 'praying with children' posts. I've been inspired by your ideas and am grateful for you thoughts. I wish I currently had more time to dig deeper into this journey of praying with children, but I have been comforted in reminding myself that this can certainly be an ongoing conversation.
I found so much inspiration in your comments and on blogs through the season. There are a couple posts on others blogs I want to share. First, check out the Lenten Prayer tree on Warm as Pie. I've also been happily browsing a blog that I found during this season - Thoughts from the Sheepfold. I loved the prayer garden for home and the blog as a whole makes me excited about going back to work someday in Children's ministry (not in the near future, but someday).
One prayer that I love to come back to over and over is The Lord's Prayer. We say it at home from time to time and I love that Jonah always joins in the liturgy for the Lord's Prayer (even when he isn't following along with the rest of the service). We have several books of the Lord's Prayer, and I thought I'd share my two favorites. They are very different in their approach, but both are lovely.
First, Time Ladwig's The Lord's Prayer: This book is modern in its approach and shows a complete story in the illustrations that illuminates the meaning of the prayer in an everyday setting. A father and daughter go to an older woman's home to help fix up her yard and fence. They do the work and the little girl is tempted to take a necklace that she finds (which has the Lord's Prayer on it). The illustrations are thoughtful and there are lots of things to discuss through the book with an older child.
The Second Lord's Prayer book that I love is Give Us This Day illustrated by Tasha Tuder. I love Tuder's work and have since I was a child - corgis and all. The pictures are sweet, and though they lack the coherent story line of Ladwig's work, they show children in creation and capture the wonder of nature.
Do you have a favorite book on the Lord's Prayer or a way of saying the prayer with children?


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Placing the actions of U.S. political leaders and military forces in the context of long-standing patterns of behavior, Hook and Spanier discuss how the global role of the United States will define international order for generations to come. More than a decade after the Cold War, the United States remains the most powerful country in the world. But its "unipolar moment" has hardly produced the peace and global prosperity that were expected when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. To the contrary, the current period is the most volatile since World War II, and the United States today confronts a bewildering array of challenges to its world role. The foreign policies of President George W. Bush, designed to extend the period of U.S. primacy and "pre-empt" overseas challenges, have altered U.S. foreign relations with all other countries, friends and foes alike. In their thoroughly revised 16th edition of American Foreign Policy, Steven W. Hook and John Spanier explore the conduct of American foreign policy at this crucial period in the nation's history by: closely examining the causes and implications of September 11thNo other event since World War II has so changed the face of American foreign policy, extending its security strategy beyond the system of states that defined international relations since the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. The ongoing struggle with Iraq, meanwhile, reveals how conventional nation-states remain forces to be reckoned with. lluminating the real-world results of policy formulation with a focus on conductLong popular for its solid scholarship and readability, American Foreign Policy is an ideal core text for courses focusing on conduct, while a lively, informative supplement for courses emphasizing the process of American foreign policy. In either case, students gain a solid historical footing that is essential for understanding the relationship between the formulation of foreign policy and its real-world results.placing current problems in historic context As in previous editions, Hook and Spanier first explore the emergence of the United States as a global superpower after World War II and its subsequent struggle to "contain" communism throughout the world during the Cold War. The authors then focus on key regional struggles, balance of
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I made these booties! Only they don't look like that because, as I mentioned, I am constitutionally incapable of using someone else's pattern as written. The booties I made are quite cute, even though they don't exactly follow the pattern, but you can't see them, because even though I'm a pretty good knitter, I'm a very bad photographer, with a very bad camera. It says "flash", look there's the little flashy-arrow-symbol right there on the damn screen, why isn't it flashing? Piffle. My dad was a great photographer, but I guess those genes went to… um, my brother-in-law. Neat trick, that.
Speaking of my dad, today is his 60th birthday! And I'd be phoning him, if he hadn't died 15 years ago. Well 14 1/2, but still, that's such a long time! And it's too bad, really, because he um, well, he had some problems that made him uh, maybe not the best dad ever. But he'd've been a terrific grandpa, and he never got the chance. I miss him most when I think about how much fun he would have had with his grandchildren.
Song du jour of the day: Time in a Bottle, by Jim Croce. Happy Birthday, Dad.


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2018 California State Conference and Exhibition Recap
January 17-18, 2018
Bakersfield, CA
Key Stats
- 1,675 total attendees
- 50 schools
- 68 firms
- 14 Trade Show competitions and State Business Plan competition
Competition Results
Results for top teams in Business Plan, Company Sales Presentation, Marketing Plan, Human Resources, The Perfect Elevator Pitch, Impact Marketing, Job Interview, Sales Materials, Video Commercials, Company Newsletter, E-Commerce Website, Booth Design, Salesmanship, Apprentice, and State Business Challenge can be found at the Competitions Results page.View Competition Results
Social Media Contest Winners
Anomalous, Bakersfield High School, CA
One VE student sharing his experience at the California State Conference & Exhibition:
i had such a great time competing at the state trade show! i am so proud of the entirety of my team for doing an incredible job at this competition 💛🍋🧡🍊💚🍏 my life wouldn't be the same without my incredible friends that i have made through this class and the irreplaceable experiences we have gone through. anomalous will always have a special place in my heart. #veinternational
Grow N' Go, Fountain Valley High School, CA
Some great group shots around the exhibition:
Bloc, South Pasadena High School, CA
Students from Bloc working hard at their booth:
BLOC's trade fair was a success! It was wonderful meeting all of you and we hope you enjoyed your time as much as we did! #veinternational #sphsbloc #modular #furniture #adulting pic.twitter.com/KAYbPXUbvz
— BLOC (@vei_BLOC) January 19, 2018
Participant Quotes
"Just wanted to say that my kids had a blast in Bakersfield. The feedback we got from judges on the live presentations was great and even though they have lots to improve the comments were positive and constructive. Just wanted to say great job with the trade show."
– Derek Wood, California VE Facilitator, La Mirada High School
"I really enjoyed judging the teams. It's nice to know that students are working so hard on their presentations!"
– Donna McGroarty, VE Volunteer Judge
"The State Trade show is such an amazing competition to take part in, especially for my second time around. There is nothing more rewarding than working hard for months in order to perfect our business plan and finally being able to present it in the final round."
– Madeline Rivera, Anomalous CEO
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Special Guest Speakers:
- Christopher Salute, Assistant Dean of LIU Global, Long Island University, New York
- Kassie Mullican, Outreach, Communications and Public Affairs Assistant for School of Business & Public Administration at CA State, Bakersfield
- Mahmud Wazihullah, Director of Entrepreneurship Institute at Mercy College, New York
- Nick Chapman, President and National Program Director, VE
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Autre Monde are a Supergroup. But, if you're coming out of the Popical Island stable, who isn't?
Though, since the closure of their practice/gig space The Pop Inn, it might be a stretch to say Dublin Shambolipop hivemind Popical Island even have a stable. That might sound negative, but frankness needn't read as such and frankness is something Autre Monde have in spades.
Their members, Padraig Cooney, Paddy Hanna, Mark Chester and Eoghan O'Brien have, between the four of them, played in too many bands to list without scuppering my wordcount. This project is coming from a different, darker place though. The spiky cuts they've released so far being tellingly born of a space with a landlord rapping at the door. We sat down with Cooney and Hanna to talk Popical post-mortem and starting a band when you're old enough to know better.
So Padraig, take me back. Your old band, Land Lovers, came to an end, why did that come about and when did Autre Monde enter the picture?
C: Land Lovers had been going for eight years and that's enough really. We weren't necessarily becoming a worse band, it was just getting harder to maintain enthusiasm. So,I sent an email around just BCCing everyone that I wouldn't be embarrassed to ask to be in a band with me…
I play bass and keyboards and Paddy sings. I didn't intend that at first but when I met Paddy he said he was interested in singing and I saw this might be my opportunity to not be a singer in a band, which is something I've kind of dreamed about for years.
I always get a bit jealous of bass players and things just turning up and swaggering around and not having to say anything.
You weren't tempted by the same thing, Paddy?
H: I originally wanted to be the bassist too. That's the god's honest truth. Well, I said I'd be the bassist or the singer. Being a keyboardist is a pain in the arse. Being the guitarist is too much responsibility.
C: This band is an exercise in abdicating responsibility.
So what happened?
C: Well, what actually happened was both Chester [Mark Chester, Guitar] and Paddy expressed an interest in being the bass player…So I immediately clamped down on that.
H: I think that it speaks to the spirit of the group that nobody wants to be the Head Tomato. Everyone wants to play an equally collaborative part…and we all wanted to be the bass player. Around the time Padraig was putting this together, Popical Island was kind of in a dark place. Here's a label that makes pop music and has a factory kind of venue/rehearsal room combo, The Pop Inn, that is within two weeks of closing when he had our first ever Autre Monde rehearsal. I think everyone that agreed to be in the group all kind of had this sense of melancholy that this was the end. Autre Monde's first rehearsal was like…on an ash pile.
C: I think it was the last rehearsal there.
H: Quite possibly. So that's how we came into it. I remember our first conversation at rehearsal was about how we're starting this at the end of something. When we started Popical Island it was (sings) I love you, always forever, near or far… we all came into Autre Monde wanting to do something a bit..darker?
C: Yes! We struggled for a while to cobble together what we the band's identity to be. But one thing we agreed on was that we wanted it to be a bit more sinister, less immediately likeable than your standard Popical Island kinda thing…
…I was going to say, is that mindset a reaction to the fact that you haven't been written about without the prefix "twee" for nigh on a decade now…
C: Yeah, I suppose it is.
H: It's hard to shake any label. At the same time, we weren't planning on perming our hair and putting on eyeliner necessarily, not that we've ruled it out. We didn't want to become dark as much as we were aware that Popical Island for us was no longer a happy thing. Therefore, it would have been a misrepresentation to move forward in a kind of jangly, up with people kind of way.
We didn't want to do the Popical Island thing of the Fischer Price wall of sound or creating a symphony in a tin bucket. We really wanted to go 'back to basics' if you'll pardon the tired expression. We started listening to a lot of very early post-punk made by a lot of people who really didn't know how to play and made remarkable music because of that. It came from their spirit rather than their virtuositude.
C: I think we all also have an in-built mortification. Whenever we start playing moody chords and single-note basslines we look at each other and go "are we just being The Cure?" and do something else. We're not trying to make fan music.
It seems like we're talking about Popical Island in the past tense here. Do you think it ran its course or was it kinda pulled out from under you with the Pop Inn closing?
C: Yeeeeeah I feel like these things are hard to keep going for too long. Popical Island was a going concern for eight years. But it really had momentum for three or four years and then it seemed like we spent a long time trying to resurrect something about it. So we saw maybe it was time to stop trying to resurrect that thing…
H: …Popical Island flourished for the same reason it came kind of to an end, It was a community. When you have a community you can create wonderful things but it's difficult to manage something when you have about 20 people who can chime in.
C: It's still a useful tag. For Autre Monde stuff I've used the Popical Island email because…why not? It does maybe attract more attention than just the name of a band they've never heard of before…
…But you're a SUPERGROUP, Padraig.
C: Ha! Well there ya go. Just like every Popical Island band…
P: I've been in three Popical Island Supergroups! Seriously though, everyone who's involved in Popical Island is very proud of their own personal contributions. The fact that so many bands came out of the idea that three people sitting in a room doing nothing suddenly become a band just by virtue of being there. It's a wonderful thing.
C: The thing about Popical Island ever getting any bigger is that we'd have to have started seriously thinking of it as some kind of business and devoting time to promoting it and I'm not sure anyone was willing to that. To be honest, I've no regrets. I'm not saying I wouldn't want the Pop Inn back tomorrow. It's better than having to pay 50 quid a session for some shithole with a terrible funk band next door…
…Aren't they all…
P: Tell that to the Ohio Players, am I right?
It should be fine, I don't think The Ohio Players are going to read this…
P: I have a very simple rule. There are two things that will tell you if a band sucks. If anyone in the band is using that asshole box you sit on and tap your hands on. It's like The Scottish Play, if you even say the name of that instrument you'll make things suck by proxy
The other thing is if anyone is playing an Ibanez Bass guitar outside of metal band or an African funk band then they suck, it's that simple. If you see somebody and they're like "hey, we're inspired by the Killers" and the bassist has an Ibanez you know that man was listening to Korn two weeks ago and was forced to wear that shirt by the rest of the band.
C: If we're giving tips, I'm opposed to wooly hats in bands.
P: That's just mean. People who wear wooly hats on stage are worried they're going bald. There are self esteem issues at play. Playing an Ibanez is nothing to do with self-esteem. It just means you've made some bad life decisions.
You've got a new single coming. What's the intentions from there?
C: We recorded a few tracks with Daniel Fox of Girl Band and we've been putting them out one at time to make it seem like we're really busy. We've put three out so far and we actually went in to do some grubby rehearsal room recording last week but…
P: Yes, explain yourself.
C: Well, I forgot my bass…
P….You had one job…
C… By the time I got back with a bass it turned out Mark had forgotten a very important cable. We went to Maplin to get another one but they were fifty quid so we said we'd just record another time…
You guys are really going places!
Words : Danny Wilson
Photos: Malcolm McGettigan


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