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Quotes From Head Football Coach Dirk Koetter's Monday Press Conference.
Oct. 21, 2002
Opening Statement:
'What a great day for our program on Saturday (at Oregon). Autzen Stadium is a tough place to play. When Tom Osborne and I were assistant coaches at Oregon, all the teams that came into Autzen Stadium came out saying that it was the toughest place they've had to play. To go in there with our team and to win the game is one thing, but to come from 21 points down and win it like we did when we had a lot of chances to quit, we couldn't be prouder of our guys. They hung in there and made plays when they had to make them.
'It was quite a second half. We're trying to come down from cloud nine. It is great to be ranked in the top 25 and it is a nice byproduct of the hard work our players have done. As I said yesterday, our goal is to be ranked in the top 20 at the end of the year, not in the middle. We do not have the type of team that can sit back on what we did last week and think that's going to carry us through because I told you after the North Carolina game that every game is going to be like that from here on out. North Carolina was like that, Oregon State was like that and Oregon was like that. I'm sure Washington, Washington State, and whomever we play after that will be like that. We have to enjoy today. The players and coaches are already hard at work on Washington. Then, tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. weightlifting starts and at 2:15 p.m. position players' meetings start. We have to grind it on University of Washington because that is going to be a tough one.
'Our scout players of the week were Randy Hill, our freshman tailback and Ali Likio on defense. Skyler Fulton was our special teams scout player of the week. When Fulton isn't starting on our special teams he goes over and plays on the scout team. That says a lot about him.
'Andrew Walter and Shaun McDonald earned game balls on offense, nobody on defense, and Mike Barth earned a game ball on special teams. We did give game balls to the entire 60-man travel squad because I want those guys to remember what that feels like. I want those guys to set that thing up on their bed stand and to remember that feeling. I told them on Friday night that there was no better feeling than to go in a stadium like Autzen and in the end of the game to be singing your fight song to the crowd. It is a pretty awesome feeling and I want those guys to remember that. Our captains this week are going to be Mike Karney, Tony Aguilar, and Brian Montesanto.
Talk about Andrew Walter's evolution from spring ball to now.
'I have to give Andrew all the credit. He was told that he didn't win the job in spring, but he hung in there, he improved on the things he needed to get better at as a number two quarterback. It's a great lesson to all of our number two players who don't get a job that they think they should get. It's real easy these days to transfer to another school, or to just quit. Andrew didn't do those things, he hung in there, and he did all the things we asked him to improve on. Now all the things that people may have seen in him earlier, that I may not have seen are all coming true. I give him credit for that.
'He is running our offense really well. His demeanor on the sideline is superb. He has been able to overcome getting rattled, as he seemed to be at the beginning of the Oregon game. He is, for the most part, throwing the ball where he should throw it, when he should throw it there. He made a few mistakes the other day against Oregon, but when Andrew is playing well like he has been the last three or four weeks, you expect everything to be perfect.'
Could you describe Andrew's personality as it relates to you?
'Andrew is a guy that can say what he thinks. I admire that. I admire anybody that can look you in the eye, and tell you what he thinks and doesn't worry if it hurts your feelings. I like that in a player, and I like that in anybody. He is pretty good at communicating what he thinks. I ask all our quarterbacks what they think, because I want to know. I don't always agree with what they tell me, but I always want to know. The way Andrew is with the other players is a calm, quiet way of showing leadership, and it's been very impressive.'
Where does the team get the mental toughness?
'We started working with our 'leadership' group of players. It's 25 players that represent all five classes, and every position group on our team. Andrew Walter has played himself into a leadership role, as well as R.J. Oliver, and Terrell Suggs on the defensive side of the ball. Terrell, every Friday night, talks to the team, and I usually talk to the team after the players. After Terrell, I don't want to talk to the team, because he really knocks them out. I think we have a lot better leadership on our team than before. Any time there is a change in your life, people will go along with you as long as what you're telling them works. They need validation, if you're getting your brains beat in every week, that validation doesn't last. When we come from behind in four games, people start to believe, 'Hey, we can do it.''
Talk about the other wide receivers stepping up against Oregon.
'I think that was one of the things that had the biggest impact on the game. In practice several of our other receivers had been playing real well, and I said to myself, 'We need to figure out how to get these guys in the game.' When Shaun and Daryl are playing like they are, as a coach, you have a tendency to keep playing them.
'In this game, (Oregon) Shaun played something like 62 plays. For Shaun that's like running 62 60-yard dashes. He just blows down the field every time. Daryl sprained his ankle, and Derek Hagan came in as his backup and played outstanding. If you noticed in the game, we had a whole series where Taplin, and Miller were bunched up on one side and there were three runs and two passes in that block of plays. When they got their chances at their passes, they made the plays. Andrew put the ball right in there. Matt Miller made a great catch, the ball was under-thrown from Walter and Miller turned his body and came back to the ball. Skyler Fulton, who was our third guy to go to on offense, didn't get the ball thrown at him, but his role in the game was very important and he executed it well. He cleared defensive players out, and was a blocker for the whole game. Our guys are playing very well.'
What was it about Andrew's play early this season that didn't allow him to start? Also could you explain your face-to-face play calling instead of using signals.
'There were a series of things that led to Andrew not being starting quarterback but it's old news and a long story and I'd rather not get into it right now. As far as having the quarterback come over to the sidelines, I like to take the middleman out. I don't like relying on a signaler. I like to tell the quarterback myself, I like to talk to the guy. I like to tell him, 'Take a good set,' 'Be ready for the sight.'' It's the way I want to do it. Andrew likes to get the signals because he likes to be over by the huddle and I told him to come to the sideline at Autzen Stadium and he came to the sidelines about 90% of the time. It gives me a comfort level.'
Was there anything said when you were down 21-0 to rally the team or were there certain individuals that were more vocal?
'There were people talking on the sideline. The people I noticed on the sideline the most as far as being positive were probably Tom Osborne, Mike Pinkard and Justin Taplin. From where I was on the field, those guys were the biggest cheerleaders when we were down 21-0. I do agree that after we scored the first touchdown and then converted the fake punt right before half and got within 11 points before halftime, I think our players were relieved. We fought through the crowd barrage that hit us when it was 21-0 and Oregon was making big plays. I liked our guys at halftime in the locker room, they seemed confident about what we needed to do. I can't think of any one moment that sticks out as far as rallying the team though.'
How gratifying is it to know that you have the program headed in the right direction?
'We're not where we want to be yet, we're dong okay right now. It's gratifying if you do your job well but we have a long way to go and you're only as good as what happened last week and we have to move on. It was a fun couple days and when the year is over we'll probably think about it a little more, but we have a big one this week and I hope that we have a huge crowd.'
How is your situation at running back and the health there and were there any underlying reasons for not running the ball much last Saturday?
'Mike Williams got hurt early and had to come out of the game but he did re-enter the game late. Cornell played about 60 snaps and had to really raise his game as a pass protector this game and he did so. We usually take Cornell out on third down and put Mike Williams in, but we couldn't because [Mike] was out. Cornell really did a nice job with his protection and Mike Karney always does a nice job in his protection. Our running backs are a little banged up, but as a team we are as healthy as we've been all season. We are so close to being at full strength that it is scary. Knock on wood I hope this continues this week at practice.
'Oregon is totally committed to stopping the run. They had nine guys in the box against a two-back set and what are you going to do? Throw it up.'
Are you going to continue working in shells in practice?
'What we did last week was full pads on Tuesday, and we went shells on Wednesday and Thursday. We have our staff meeting where we talk about that at 4:00 p.m. today and it will be my recommendation to the staff that we do that, but they don't always listen to me and I sometimes get outvoted.'
Talk about the responsibilities of the quarterback in your system versus other systems.
'I don't think it differs that much. If you're a passing offense, the quarterback is going to have a lot of responsibility, there is just no way around that. If you run our style of offense, the quarterback has to be good and he has to know what he's doing.'
Do you think Washington's susceptibility to the pass will make them try to stop the run?
'They have been doing that by trying to get their safeties up there (toward the line of scrimmage). They are a team that is really tough against the run. They've had some injuries and their fine corner Roc Alexander had shoulder surgery last week, so they're playing two young corners. They are mixing in some two-deep zone and I would expect that we would see some more of that. I think we may see some double teams as they did against Arizona and Bobby Wade.'
Talk about how Cody Pickett differs from all the other quarterbacks you have seen thus far.
'The thing about Cody Pickett is that he has a very strong arm and he is a scrambler like Jason Gesser. The guy is a way better scrambler than he is given credit for and he has the ability to run like [former Washington quarterback Marques] Tuiasosopo but throw like any of the great throwers. The other thing that is unbelievable from a statistical standpoint is that Washington leads the Pac-10 in converting 52% of their third downs. In a normal season, the leading team is around 43, 44, 45 percent. 45 percent is excellent. They are far and away the highest in the Pac-10 (in that category). And they complete 66% of their passes. Our defensive coaches are telling me that Pickett does a great job. Last year, he single-handedly took it to us in the last drive [to win the game]. Those are the type of quarterbacks that give any defense problems.'
Do you see Seattle as a model for attendance since it is a similar market?
'Washington has finished in the top three in the Pac-10 conference something like 20 of the last 22 years. If we can get back to that kind of record from a winning standpoint, the crowds will get back to that type. It's been like that before here and there is no reason why we can't do it again. Certainly I'd like to see it start in six days but I don't have total control over that. I think we're in the right direction and we're playing exciting football. Our players are playing hard, they're playing with passion, they're playing with character. That's the first brick that we can lay. This is a fun team to watch.'
How would you grade defense against Oregon compared to the Oregon State game?
'Our defense didn't play as well as we did against Oregon State. I thought that, on both sides of the ball, we were not as physical early in the game as we needed to be for a game of that magnitude. One of the things our defense has been doing a great job of is coming out and hitting people and Onterrio Smith made us miss a few times and I think that made us a little tentative in our tackling. I didn't think we tackled as well, I don't think we played the ball as well.
'We probably had three opportunities before Brett [Hudson's] interception to intercept balls and we didn't make the play. We didn't seem to have quite the same intensity on defense. Oregon did a nice job with their gameplan and almost always doubled Terrell [Suggs] the whole game. We just weren't able to make plays until the second half. When we needed to make the plays [in the second half], all of a sudden we stopped them. The fact that we're doing well as a team and don't need to necessarily rely on one side or the other all the time is probably a good thing in the long run.'
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Accusations chief prosecutor was involved in Banteay Meanchey land dispute involving the men
THE Appeal Court has ordered Pursat provincial authorities to provisionally release four men detained since September 6 on charges of destroying public property in a land dispute that has been simmering in Banteay Meanchey province's O'Chrov district since January last year.
"I welcomed the Appeal Court's decision to order their release," said Kav Soupha, the four men's defence lawyer, Wednesday. "The four men ... have been unjustly held in custody for destroying one fence costing just $20." Kav Soupha added that the Appeal Court had also transferred the case to Banteay Meanchey provincial court to prevent duplication in the investigations.
Eng Chhun Han, a coordinator for local rights group Licadho, said that 30 people arrived at the court Wednesday in preparation for the release of Chea Sitha, Chhor Touch, Chum Chanthorn and Morm Sarun from custody.
Sum Nga and Phorn Leap, the wives of two of the accused, told the Post they were both "very happy" for the release of their husbands.
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Eng Chhun Han was also satisified with the Appeal Court's decision to transfer the case to Banteay Meanchey, adding that the case was only transferred to Pursat because prosecutor Top Chansereyvudth had a "personal stake in the two-hectare land dispute involving the men".
Lawyer Kav Soupha also condemned Top Chansereyvudth for making a small problem a big problem by wrongly charging 20 people with destroying a fence without knowing clearly who was responsible for the action, adding that another 18 people were still hiding in fear of arrest.
Pursat prosecutor Top Chansereyvudth confirmed Wednesday that he had just received a letter from the Appeal Court ordering the men's release but declined to give further details about the case.


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We've been spending a lot of time at the zoo lately. All the animals seem to be enjoying the fall weather because they are all out and about. Creed likes the animals, especially the penguins, but he has two greater loves at the zoo. This drum, which has brought the return of his wide open-mouthed grin (or maybe that grins is for Laura, who he adores).
And the train. He wants to ride it every time that we go to the zoo and as soon as our ride ends, he pipes up, "More? More? More?"
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Sunnyvale, CA-October 3, 2006 – OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in
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Love Island's Scott Thomas And Kady McDermott's First Night Of Freedom Went, Erm, Well?
Love Island stars Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott celebrated their first night of freedom which ended up with Kady passed out in the bathroom
Love Island stars Scott Thoms and Kady McDermott celebrated their first night of freedom. And it looks like things ended up getting a bit messy.
After spending six weeks on the island, the couple looked like they indulged themselves in a few celebratory drinks.
A few too many, judging by the state of Kady in this photo.
Scott kindly shared a snap to his Instagram followers of his girlfriend passed out on the bathroom floor, hugging the toilet bowl.
At least he had the decency to cover her up with a pillow first.
She won't be able to be too mad at him though as he posted a serisously soppy caption to go with the photo.
Scott wrote: "nd that ladies and gentleman is why I love this girl! First night of freedom went so well.
"Don't worry I'm looking after @kadymcdermott and I will continue to do so for a long time to come. Thank you all so much for all your support! It means so much!! It's SO good to be back!"
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a little while ago i bought myself some plain merino sock wool, i wanted to have a go at dyeing it, with mulberries.
i was late up today but thought bugga it, i'm going to dye the wool today, i found good simple instructions here , very simple.
i was a little nervous when it came to putting the wool into the hot dye but it all went very well (unlike some of my other projects namely soaps!)
|2. cook mulberries & salt
|1. soak the wool while mulberries are cooking
|4. looking good
|5. drip drying out on line for almost 2 hrs
|6. almost dry, finishing off in the bathroom
it went out on the line as there was a lot of water to drip out of it, i turned it around about 3/4hr later so the bottom was at the top.
there's a nice little bit of variation in it, am loving the colour, will do another photo once i roll it up & of course when i've made the socks too.
mmm, wonder how coffee would go as a dye?
i buy all my pure wool from Bendigo Woollen Mills Australia, they often have specials throughout the year. i'm a sucker for specials, especially when it's wool!
has anyone else had a go at dyeing?
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Growing up without a father does different things to men & women, boys & girls.
My Dad lived with us but was an alcoholic. Hence, he wasn't "present" with us much. Meaning he was checked out a large part of the time when he was at home. By day he worked as a radio announcer in country radio & man, what a strong booming voice he had for it – I can hear it bellowing through my mind it as I tap this out. He also, on the side, wrote a weekly editorial column in the local paper. He was a brilliant penman & had a hilarious sense of humor. Such a talented man. (As a side note, his father was an alcoholic as well. A sad perpetuation.)
When I was 19 I moved out & around that same time Dad finally got sober. I remember I was at home the bittersweet night he admitted he couldn't live that way anymore, that he wanted help – he needed help. He was sitting at the kitchen table in a white t-shirt & boxers, with his face in his hands sobbing in surrendered desperation – the only light on him coming from the hood over the stove. Even now, I can see him sitting there. Probably the bravest thing he ever did during my lifetime. From my finite perspective anyway.
He passed away from lung cancer & other complications when I was 25, just 6 short years later. I wish now I had spent as much time with him as I could have those few years. But I was so caught up in my own world back then that I didn't take the time. Hindsight & regret are forever intertwined on that one because I could have gotten to know him – this side of heaven. And what a gift that would have been. I do believe one day I will fully know him & he will fully know me. The same for all of us 6 kids. I have some columns in an old box that he wrote to give me that when I want it. Sometimes I pull them out & read through a few, laughing some, crying some. Especially when he mentions me as a little one. I miss our Dad.
Consequently I spent many years from teen to adult looking for love in all the wrong places. Cliche to say, yes – but my truth. I labored & clawed & tore away at life, trying to get any male figure to love me, in any possible way I could. Through drugs, sex – allowing myself to be abused. Trying to fit in somehow, somewhere. Anywhere. Please, just please love me. I'll do anything. Anything. Just love me….
And I never found it. Not until I met Jesus.
So that's what it did to me. And I could write so much more here but you get the gist of it.
And for men, I think with you guys not having a father – it leaves this gaping hole of a different kind. I realize not all of you react & live out in the same vein -you are the fortunate ones. But for some there is this insatiable need to feel important, accomplished – to make your mark in this world. It turns from just wanting to be good at something which is a basic human desire to an all-out war against yourself & everyone else – a race to beat time & doing it at all costs too. A driving force like no other that many times leads to addictions – not just your typical ones but the atypical too.
Some turn to gangs or drugs – where the need to belong & feel important can definitely be found, just in the worst kind of way. Or it may manifest in your relationships, draining the object of your affections to constantly make you feel important & admired etc. And because it's never enough you are constantly looking around for anyone else who might occupy the void when who you are with isn't "cutting it" – & how could they? That bottomless tank is impossible to fill. Or it may manifest in always being the victim – where it's forever someone else's fault that things aren't going the way you'd hoped – in relationship, in business – whatever it may be. It can't possibly be you – that would be well – wrong – right? Or maybe it's just too painful to admit.
The ultimate irony is that admitting is the first step to recovery. The thing we are most afraid of – to look in that awful mirror. Admitting our powerlessness & the need for help to get off the wheel that spins round & round and never goes anywhere we want it to. And yet we have tried with all of our might. We really have. I sure did.
To cease striving to the point of almost & sometimes to the edge of death – to finally lay down in total exhaustion & to finally admit my way isn't working? That is victory in the making.
There is a Father, a good Father.
There is One who really, really does care. One who loves us no matter what we do or don't do.
He is always encouraging us to move forward into who we were created to be without force or manipulation – no matter what "church" may have wrongly taught us. Seriously.
He is there at every game, every performance, every race – every competition. And He is there at every failure. Cheering us on regardless & louder than any other voice. If we will just listen.
He wipes every tear, holds us when we are sick & desperate & angry & confused – loving us back to wholeness in ways we cannot even comprehend. If we will allow Him to. If we will just believe.
He longs to be seen for who He really is, not through the filter of our earthly fathers. And I realize that's no easy feat, but it is attainable. I know that 100% to be truth.
From one orphaned heart to another.
Much Love & acceptance & real help to break free of our wheels,
Psalm 68:5 He is the father of the fatherless…
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Playbill: 'Almost, Maine'
Love is in the air for this year's upcoming KHS Drama production.
"It's a series of stories about love," said director and high school acting teacher Pete Moore. "Love beginning, love falling apart, unexpected love, and love that got away."
The show, "Almost, Maine," written by John Cariani, tells a tale of 19 people who all struggle with love. In each scene the audience gets to see nine separate situations all within the same town. The scenes range from sad to happy to hilarious. Some even reference each other as lives and stories overlap.
The play has become a huge hit among high-school theater groups nationwide. In 2010 The Washington Post reported that "Almost, Maine" had bypassed Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as the most-produced play in American high schools.
In 2006, The New York Times showered praise on the play, describing the script as "a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts. ALMOST, MAINE explores the thunderclap of love and the scorched earth that sometimes follows."
The play's website gives the following synopsis:
One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.
For the Kings production, Moore (pictured, right at recent auditions) plans an up-close-and-personal experience for the audience. He will keep available seating to a minimum, and place the audience on the stage instead of in the standard auditorium rows.
The configuration is a challenge for the play's production team, but the audience will see every angle of every scene and every character. Patrons will feel as if they are in the scene, a bystander in Maine.
"If you're in the audience, your knees will be the walls and your breath will be the breeze," Moore said.
Maddi Kilgore, an actress playing "Gale," in the show, says though the setup will be unique for the audience, it will also be unique for the cast.
"I think it will be more intimidating with the audience members being right in my face," Kilgore said, "It will definitely put more pressure on me as an actress knowing that they can see my every facial expression and mistake in depth."
Almost, Maine show dates are 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21; then twice on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets will be available soon.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Despite playing visitor to a team hoisting its championship banner, the Sparks figured to be in pretty good shape Monday against the Detroit Shock.
After all, the Shock were missing three of their top four post players and were just two days removed from a 20-point loss at Staples Center.
The Sparks then were dealt a shock of their own. They were routed by the defending WNBA champions 81-52.
It completed a night that saw the Shock receive their championship rings before the game and raise the third banner in franchise history.
"I think we all got a lot of energy from the ring ceremony," said Deanna Nolan, who led Detroit with 27 points. "We were angry after the way we played out there, and we fixed a lot of those things tonight."
The Sparks had won 78-58 on Saturday in the season opener but trailed by as many as 28 points in the first half of the rematch.
"They did a great job," Lisa Leslie said. "They outplayed us for the entire game."
Tina Thompson had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Sparks, who weren't able to take advantage of the Shock's lack of post players.
"We were rushing a lot of our offense, and when you do that, it forces you to take bad shots," coach Michael Cooper said. "When they don't go in, it lets the other team get out and go."
Three key Shock players were in street clothes for the ceremony: Cheryl Ford (knee), Plenette Pierson (shoulder) and Kara Braxton (suspension). Detroit signed second-round pick Britany Miller as an emergency roster replacement so that it could dress the league-minimum nine players.
Braxton's suspension was announced the day before the opener, and Pierson was injured in the first quarter of Saturday's game.
"The differences in this game were energy and pride," Detroit coach Bill Laimbeer said. "I felt like we had something to prove tonight, and we did that."
"We'd gone through the exhibition games with Plenette and Kara, and then we suddenly had a different roster," said Katie Smith, who had 17 points. "When we watched the film, we realized how passive we played. Tonight, we didn't do that."
Yinka Sanni added 12 points for Detroit, which outshot Los Angeles 47 percent to 29 percent.
"We always play well defensively, but we were especially good tonight," Laimbeer said. "Our plan was to double-team their post players, and we did a great job of trapping them. We've got big guards, and we were able to play physically."


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Indeed, Rooks and Mattson-Hamilton are vital to the creation of the annual Healthcare Informatics 100 list, as they help provide integral revenue information that enables the list to be completed. On this latest Healthcare Informatics podcast, the ST Advisors executives discuss the true impact of the rankings, what trends they uncovered in their research, and how the healthcare and healthcare IT marketplace continues to change.
What's more, on this episode, Rooks and Mattson-Hamilton also weigh in on the recent news that athenahealth president and CEO Jonathan Bush will be stepping down as the company considers "strategic alternatives" following a takeover offer from activist firm Elliott Management. In Rooks' opinion, Bush was forced out in a way that "was woefully inappropriate."
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The word "thought" comes from and is the past tense of the word "think'", which means to have or formulate in the mind; to bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation. This definition is just a minute portion as to what really goes on. Have you ever wondered why when a person says something like, "I think today is going to be a bad day", thus their day becomes filled with calamity. In this teaching we will learn about the dynamics of our thoughts and the Godly approach when handling them.
Now that we know the physical or denotative definition of thoughts, what is the spiritual definition? The spiritual definition of thoughts can be defined as: a Godly, demonic or self inclination suggested to the mind. For example there may be a time when we become dissatisfied with someone. A Godly inclination may be to forgive this person and empathize with them. A demonic inclination may be to act in malice, and a self-inclination may be to respond in a learned way, whatever response that may be. Therefore your thoughts are the Godly, demonic or learned things that preoccupy your mind.
Origin vs. Influence
Roman 8:5-8 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
In addition to the origin of a thought, there are two primary inspirational sources for thoughts; one is God-influenced and the other is demonic-influenced. You may be asking yourself ''What about when I think about what to wear, what to eat, what time to do something, what I have planned for tomorrow?" Well, these thoughts can be categorized as learned behavioral thoughts or something you have become accustom in doing. This can be by any means such as habit, cultural or the rejection or acceptance of a paradigm. Although these thoughts may seem neutral in nature, they are not! Thoughts, as trivial as they may seem, at their core only have two influences- Godly or demonic.
To further understand this, the two Godly or demonic influences, let us differentiate between an influence and an origin. As stated earlier there are three origins for a person's thoughts; Godly, demonic or the person's self, their mind. An origin is identified as where something arises or begins; think of this as the "conception," since this is the start of life. An influence is an effect on, and has to do with the development of something; think of this as the "pregnancy period," since it's during this time various influences will determine the vitality. Therefore, while a thought may have one of the three origins it is possible for that thought to be influence by the things of God or demonic things.
Philipians 4:8-9, " Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you." Thoughts that originate with God are pure in nature and will bare Christ-like characteristics. James 1:17 tells us that whatever is good and perfect comes from God; God gifts us these things unconditionally (Romans 11:29). Therefore, both the believer and the unbeliever are influenced by God; but it is up to the individual to allow their thoughts to be influenced by God.
2 Corinthians 10:3-6, "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." Thoughts that are demonically influenced are self-centered, lead to death and are essentially in disagreement with the Word of God. Therefore if a thought originates within you and that thought begins to take characteristics that are negative and contrary to God's Word, then you know there is a demonic influence.
Continue to the next section in this teaching, Discern Your Thoughts.


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THE handling of child abuse investigations in Scotland has been thrown into question after a sheriff found the methods used by police and social workers while interviewing a young girl were so flawed that he recommended they be retrained.
• The little girl was at the centre of an access battle between her estranged parents. Picture, posed by model: Complimentary
In a devastating court judgment - which experts said highlighted "serious systemic problems" of malpractice throughout the child protection service - their conduct was described as worse than in the interviewing of children that led to the Orkney child abuse inquiry in 1991.
The country's leading expert on the forensic interviewing of children said the case exposed a problem at the heart of child protection that was harming youngsters' welfare.
A senior insider at the Faculty of Advocates warned that the elements of the case were "not untypical" and said there was disquiet among lawyers about the consequences of inadequate or poorly understood training in civil and criminal cases.
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• Coaching by social workers at centre of Orkney scandal
• Anne Houston: Listening openly and expertly is the key to abuse cases
• Echo of Orkney scandal makes this child abuse case of concern
The sheriff's ruling concerned a child custody case in which a man had been denied unsupervised access to his daughter after his wife made claims he had touched their child intimately.
The ruling, which dismissed the abuse claims outright, found a senior social worker and police officers attempted to coerce the five-year-old girl into repeating allegations that she had been sexually abused before subjecting her to an "unjustified" invasive and intimate medical examination.
The court found there was a catalogue of inappropriate direct questioning, including leading and closed questions.
According to the judgment, the interviews broke almost all the rules set out in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Protocol which is regarded as the gold standard of interviewing children.
Sheriff Neil Morrison called for the removal of the social worker, Tracey Black, and two police officers, Detective Constable Colin Johnston and PC Susan Purnell, from child interviewing duties after he ruled their work was "damaging".
The Edinburgh sheriff also recommended that Ms Black, the senior social worker from the city council's child protection team, be relieved of all child protection duties until she had been retrained, after he found she had asked inappropriate and leading questions during the alleged child abuse case and put forward records of interviews he considered to be "disingenuous".
In an article published in the Scots Law Times today, Dr David La Rooy of Abertay University and advocate John Halley said they wished to "highlight a serious systemic problem which is harming the welfare of children".
They wrote: "The failures in this case are not dissimilar to the kinds of malpractice (we] regularly encounter in our respective practices in other cases of joint investigative interviewing of children in Scotland."
The senior advocate said: "There is a problem that the social worker allocated to a case controls the narrative and I see frequently in child contact cases and child referrals, that they find themselves seeking to prove an allegation - often in a haphazard way - and that isn't in the interests of justice or of the child."
Yesterday, Lothian and Borders Police confirmed it had acted on the report by the sheriff, relieving the officers of child interviewing duties and committing itself to implementing "all necessary improvements" in this area.
But Edinburgh City Council insisted, despite having removed Ms Black from the case in question, it retained full confidence in the social worker and she remained on child protection duty.
A council spokesman said: "We are satisfied that our social worker was acting in the best interests of the child and they continue to work in child protection. We have made some changes to the worker's responsibilities as the fact that there was a court case makes it difficult for her to continue with this particular family."
The concerns arose during an application by the father for contact with his two children. The application had been resisted by his estranged partner who left their home in 2008 with the children after making an allegation that he had sexually abused their daughter.
A full investigation, including joint interviews with police and social workers, led to an intimate examination of the girl, a move the child psychologist said was "unjustified"; had been a "significant event" for a girl of that age; and one she was uncomfortable with.
The picture was complicated by the discovery of e-mail correspondence between the mother and a lawyer who advised her of "dirty tricks" that she might use to secure residence with the children and cut off contact with the father completely.
Sheriff Morrison ruled there was no evidence any such abuse had taken place and the daughter had repeatedly indicated that the alleged abuse had not happened. He allowed unsupervised contact with the father and urged the parents to work out arrangements for themselves. He also ruled there was no case for the daughter or her brother to be on the at-risk register.
The judge listed problems with the way the two interviews were conducted, led by a senior social worker but with a police officer present. He described the second interview as "one of the worst I have seen".
He continued: "Dr R (a child psychologist] considered the interviewing of (the girl] to be worse that the interviewing of children that led to the Orkney inquiry because here it was so deliberate.
It alarmed them that all these years later there was direct questioning of the child because she was not saying what the interviewers wanted to hear. (The witness] was concerned at the driven nature of the interviews in drawing things out of the child and putting things in the child's mind." The sheriff was shocked the interviews were not recorded but written up later based on handwritten notes.
The notes were never transcribed and the police and social work witnesses could barely read them themselves in court. In transcribing the notes, Sheriff Morrison said the social worker had been "disingenuous" in her interpretation of what the girl had said.
Furthermore, the social worker still appeared to be "tragically unaware of the dangers of mixing investigative and therapeutic or 'direct work'."
A Lothian and Borders police spokesman said the force was aware of the judgment made by Sheriff Morrison.
"In regard to the police officers present at the interview, both have been removed from the list of joint investigative interview trained officers. One officer does not wish to undertake such duties in the future, and therefore will not be redeployed or retrained.
"The other officer is waiting to be retrained and will not be deployed until retraining has taken place."
A Scottish Government spokesman said it had been working with partners to update best practice guidance on interviewing child witnesses which included encouraging the use of visual recording of interviews.
Few areas of the law require greater sensitivity in their handling than allegations of child sex abuse. Such cases, badly handled, can be devastating. Scotland has a blemished record in this area. Do we have a serious systemic problem?
Every suspicion taken seriously
LOCAL authorities have an obligation to protect children under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.
If a child-protection referral is received by a "core agency" - social services, health bodies or police - a child-protection case conference may then be held.
If the child is found to be at risk, their name will be placed on the Child Protection Register.
A referral must contain details of why concerns have been raised, with procedures dictating that anyone with suspicions must establish some basic facts, without using leading questions such as "Did he..?" or "Did she..?".
Information must be included on the imminent risk to the child and if there is a suspicion that other children may be at risk. The agencies have a duty to treat every referral seriously.
The leading questions
THESE are some of the questions the child was asked:
"Is the place the doctor looked at where your dad tickles you?"
One of the police officers involved admitted this could be a leading question. The child psychologist said it was "extremely leading" and the judge said it should never have been asked.
"You've got a really good memory. Shall we have one more go at remembering what you told mummy? I can take you home so that you can play with Play Doh if you can remember."
One child psychologist described this question as a bribe, and another said it encouraged the girl to remember what she had told her mother - and not necessarily the truth.
"It would be really helpful if you could remember."
Said to the girl after she said she could not remember. A child psychologist said this told the child that what she had said was not good enough and put pressure on the youngster to say what the adults wanted.
"Is anything happening that makes you a bit sore or sad?"
This was criticised by the child psychologist for introducing something that the child had not said. The girl had given no indication she was sore or sad.
Other deficiencies highlighted included:
• The interviewers did not have all the relevant information to hand when they conducted the first interview.
• The official records of the interviews were found to be disingenuous.
• There was no closure phase to the interview, contravening Scottish Government guidance that is intended to stop children feeling like they have not failed or disappointed the interviewers. Cross-examination of the social worker revealed she did not believe this was an essential part of the interview. Later, she claimed there had been a closure phase but it was not recorded.


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Lisa Pinney
Lisa Pinney was appointed as Chair of the Board in July 2017 and has been an appointed Board member since 2014. Lisa is also a member of the GB Hockey Board representing Wales. A qualified accountant for over 23 years, Lisa brings a wealth of experience across Finance and Governance after working across many sectors including manufacturing, education and housing. Lisa is currently the Executive Director of Resources for one of the leading housing, care and support providers in Wales.
A lifelong player herself she is passionate about Hockey and has high ambitions for the sport in Wales both at elite and grassroots levels. Lisa has two teenage sons who are both keen hockey players and they regard themselves as an avid hockey family.
As a keen cyclist Lisa will ride almost any type of bike. Her passion is mountain biking, but the lure of long distance triathlon has been a new endeavour for her and she completed Ironman Wales in September 2017, the first of what she hopes is many more to come.
Conrad Funnell
Vice Chair
Conrad was elected to the board in July 2016. He currently plays hockey for a Welsh club and with the Welsh Masters, having been a passionate hockey player for over 30 years. As Conrad's children started their own hockey journey, he turned his hand to coaching juniors at his local club and can often be found on Sunday mornings developing the next generation of hockey players.
Conrad has a wealth of experience of working in industry, management consultancy and now, at the most innovative and fastest growing enterprise software company in the world, he is an advisor to CXO level customers. He works on some of the most exciting transformation projects in the world where Conrad helps develop their strategic transformation plan and implementation journey; turning those dreams into reality.
Rob Williams
Elected Member
Rob has played hockey for over thirty years, getting hooked as a teenager. He has played in South, North Wales and North-West leagues. More recently he has had a run out with the welsh masters at various tournaments. As his daughter got into hockey, he was persuaded to take up coaching heading up junior hockey at club, 360 Centre and regional level. He is also a qualified umpire something he took up to help when injured, as we cannot play without them.
Originally from Quarrying and mining background he now works for a large not for profit company governed by members. His surveying background allows maximisation of investments for the benefits of customers through reviews of capital spend of over £300 million P.A. The role allows looking at new ways and approaches to increase financial and environmental efficiency. He believes the customer always comes first, even in the most challenging situations.
He would love to see every child in schools to have an opportunity to play the sport he is addicted too.
Paul Riley
Elected Non-Executive Member
Paul is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer currently heading up the engineering function at the UK's largest, own label, cake bakery in Cardiff. He has extensive engineering and project management experience across many industry sectors including, Food and Drink, Semiconductor and Agrochemicals.
He is married to Louise and has 3 children, George who is studying at Nottingham Trent University and William and Maisie are at school in Cardiff. As a family they are all mad about hockey and as such are all involved in hockey in South Wales in one guise or other.
Being a level 1 coach, Paul has been involved in youth hockey at Gwent Hockey Club for many years and coached all age groups, from U9's to U18's. He managed both the South Wales U13 Dragons side and the U14 and U16 South Wales Regional squads. In addition to coaching hockey he is also a Level 1 umpire.
Having two children playing for different clubs in South Wales most of his spare time is spent ferrying them around and watching matches on both Saturday and Sunday. However, on that rare occasion when he does have some free time he enjoys playing golf, road cycling, mountain biking, gardening and when people a desperate and have reached the bottom of the barrel and ned a body he still enjoys playing hockey.
Vinny Webb
Elected Member
As the current Head of Coaching and Education at British Cycling and former Head of Coach Development for the Rugby Football League, Vinny brings with him extensive experience in coaching, player development and the world of performance sport. Vinny will be a tremendous asset to Hockey Wales in the advancement of coaching and coach education, an area in which the organisation has highlighted for development.
As well as his professional accolades Vinny has an impressive academic background, which include him currently working towards a Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Coaching) at the University of Central Lancashire, as well as coaching papers published in the Journal of Sport Sciences. He also served three years as an elected member of the UK Coaching Advisory Group to represent National Governing Bodies of sport at policy and strategy level, and was previously named Coach Educator of the Year at the Sports Coach UK National Coaching Awards.
Derrick Heaton-Rue
Elected Member
Head of Projects for a global recruitment company; Derrick is responsible for change management and project delivery. With 20 years of Project Management experience centred around business processes and strategic change Derrick brings a wealth of knowledge to the board. He has gained experience in the both public sector (CRB) and through private companies, across a wide variety of markets
Derrick has managed the Beavers at Northop Hall Junior Hockey Club from 2014 and as an active member of the committee has seen the club treble its player base in that time with success on the pitch increase year on year. Something Derrick is very proud of considering the team are regularly representing North Wales in National finals and they play a full calendar in the North-West England region.
As well as working with the Welsh Dragons U13's, Derrick has also worked in the management team which supports North Wales Boys in their regional hockey, supporting quality hockey opportunities for players from u13 to u16 across North Wales 2015-Present.
Derrick also works with the Flintshire Phantoms Ice Hockey Club 2011-2014 of which he's a member, running the club with the committee and developing a thriving Ice Hockey pathway for players from beginners to league teams.
Derrick is also a Level 1 Coach and Level 1 Umpire with the WHU and uses these skills to support at club and regional level. He has a passion for developing opportunities for Juniors to experience high quality hockey and inspires them to improve and develop new skills.
Sam Lloyd
Independent Member
Prior to setting up her own organisation, Lloyd Bell Productions in 2004, Sam covered a wide range of sports as a freelance broadcaster as well as presenting for ITV regional TV, Star Sports, Sky and the IAAF. Sam's organisation generates media coverage for high-profile events such as the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon and the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials and works with clients such as Porsche and Investec.
A self-confessed sports nut Sam thrives on working with clients to further promote and deliver key messages as marketing and communications is an integral part of the service she and her team provide. In terms of hockey she has worked with Investec for some years now and its involvement as a Company with the GB Women's Hockey team while she was involved in the marketing campaign leading up to the Women's Euro Hockey Championship and immediately caught the infectious bug that is the 'Hockey family' here in Wales!
Charlotte Wathan
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Currently an Insight and Research Lead for the Welsh Rugby Union, Charlotte brings with her diverse experience across the sport, health, wellbeing, research and higher education sectors.
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Printing Photographs on Fabric
This is a photograph of a small cushion (3" x 2") I recently received as a gift, bought from a 'vintage fayre'. Doesn't the imagination run riot, wondering what occasion these small children were dressed up for? Whatever it was, they look as if they were hating every minute of it!
Anyway, it has given me a well-needed kick up the proverbial, since I've promised myself to experiment with printing on fabric. I have so many ideas about what I could do with the technique(s).
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Ford Flex is a full-size crossover utility vehicle(CUV) manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.
Its styling is based on the Ford Fairlane concept unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.
The production vehicle made its debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show Sales of the Ford Flex began in summer of 2008 as a 2009 model.
|Ford Flex
|Ford Motor Company
|June 3, 2008–present
|Model years
|Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Oakville Assembly)
|Peter Horbury
|Body and chassis
|Full-size Crossover SUV
|Body style
|5-door wagon
|Front engine, front wheel drive / all wheel drive
|D4 platform
|Ford Explorer (2011-present)sixth generation Ford Taurusfifth generation Ford TaurusFord Five HundredFord Taurus XLincoln MKSLincoln MKT
|3.5 L Duratec V-63.5 L EcoBoost V-6
|6-speed automatic
|117.9 in (299 cm)
|201.8 in (513 cm)
|2009-2012: 80.1 in (203 cm)2015-: 75.9 in (193 cm)
|68 in (170 cm)
|Ford FreestyleFord Taurus X
The Flex is produced on the same assembly line as the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKXmid-size CUVs at the Oakville Assembly plant in Oakville, Ontario, where the first Ford Flex was driven off the line at the beginning of June 2008.[1] The Ford Flex replaced the Ford Freestar minivan and was the first CUV to feature both minivan andSUV properties, though it isn't a proper minivan. In addition, the Flex also replaced the similar Ford Taurus X, the station wagon variant of the Ford Taurus that was discontinued. The Flex is sold only in the United States, in Canada and in the Middle East. The Ford Flex shares a platform with the 2011–present Ford Explorer and the Lincoln MKT. The Flex, Explorer, and MKT all have a seating capacity for seven persons.
The 2009 Ford Flex includes seven-passenger seating, including adjustable and removable footrests for second-row passengers. The second and third row seats fold flat into the floor. The vehicle includes a class-exclusive optional interior "mini-fridge" refrigerator in the middle console mounted between the second-row seats. A voice-activated communications and entertainment system, called Ford Sync, integrates the functions of cell phones, Sirius Satellite Radio,compact disc, DVD and other media players, navigation systems, and was developed in collaboration with Microsoft. The interior is lit with programmable "mood lighting" available in seven colors, along with a multi-panel Vista Roof, similar to that on the Ford Edge, for skylighting. The Navigation system has a built in hard drive for music and picture storage.
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The Ford Flex features a chrome, horizontal, three-bar grille design. The windows and pillars appear blacked out, and the roof is available as white, silver, or the same color as the rest of the body. The 2009MY SEL (optional) and Limited (standard) models offer LED tail lamps and BiXenon headlamps, and a "capless" fueling system without the traditional fuel door and cap, which provides better sealing to reduce evaporative emissions from the fuel tank. For 2010MY, theBiXenon headlamps and LED tail lamps were no longer available on the SEL and remained standard on the Limited. The standard wheels are 17-inch (430 mm) diameter (SE), 18-inch (460 mm) diameter (SEL), 19-inch (480 mm) diameter (Limited) and 20-inch (510 mm) diameter versions available on the Limited or SEL with EcoBoost.
The Ford Flex features a series of horizontal grooves on its side and rear panels, intended to evoke a Woodie look without using simulated wood. Car Design News said the styling references "a previous era without resorting to obvious retro styling cues."
Safety and security
A backup camera, mounted just above the bumper, allows the driver to see obstructions behind the vehicle, displayed on the 8-inch (200 mm) navigation display screen, whenever reverse gear is engaged. The navigation display was optional on the SEL and Limited models for 2009MY, but was no longer available for 2010MY on the SEL and became standard on the Limited (but still remained an option in Canada). The Ford Flex comes with Ford's AdvanceTrac traction control system with roll stability control which helps the driver maintain control on low traction surfaces and during emergency maneuvers. All-wheel-drive is available as an option.
The Ford Flex is powered by two different V6 engines.
The Ford Flex's 3.5 L (213 cu in) Duratec V6 engine produces 262 hp (195 kW) and 248 lb·ft (336 N·m), and is paired with the 6-speed 6F automatic transmission.
A direct-injected twin-turbocharged EcoBoost version is available for the 2010 model. The EcoBoost produces 355 hp (265 kW) and 350 lb·ft (470 N·m) of torque. According to Ford, the turbochargers in the engine are designed to last 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 10 years. AWD is required with the EcoBoost engine option. Towing capacity is 4,500 lb (2,000 kg). The all-wheel drive system is capable of transferring up to 100% of torque to the front or rear axle as needed.
The Ford Flex includes an independent rear suspension system. It is built on the Ford D4 platform, a reengineered and enlarged version of the Ford D3 platform which underpins the 2005-2007 Five Hundred/Freestyle, 2008-2009 Taurus/Taurus X, 2009 Lincoln MKS and 2010 Ford Taurus. This chassis was in turn based on the Volvo P2 platform. The Ford Flex shares the same chassis as the 2011/12 Ford Explorer.
Active Park Assist
Offered on the Flex is Ford's Active Park Assist system, which finds and measures a suitable parking space, then operates the steering wheel to accomplish the parallel parking task. This feature uses software control of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system in response to inputs provided by ultrasonic sensors. A competing camera-based system from Lexus takes three times as long. As of the 2012 model, the park assist is only available with models that come equipped with the Ecoboost engine.
2015 refresh
The 2015 Ford Flex made its world debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show. For its fifth year on the market, Ford changed the front and rear of the Ford Flex while leaving the roofline intact. A single-bar grille replaced the three-bar grille, spreading into the headlight clusters. Instead of the blue-oval Ford logo, "F-L-E-X" was added to the front edge of the hood (this was also present in the pre-facelift Titanium trim). In the rear, the tailgate was redesigned; the Ford logo was moved from the center to bottom right with trim level to bottom left instead of top left. Inside, the Ford Flex received the SYNC/MyFord Touch electronic dashboard and driver interface seen in the Focus, Edge, and Explorer. A 3-spoke steering wheel was added along with manual-shifting capability for its 6-speed automatic transmission. Under the hood, the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 increases in output to 285 hp.
2015 Model Year Changes
Given the major updates in 2015, the changes for 2015 are minor. The 4-way headrests are standard on the SE model, And a Monochromatic roof is optional on the titanium package.
As part of the 'electrifying the night' campaign, Ford partnered with Esquire magazine in the magazine's first issue with a cover using E Ink technology.
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As of October 2010, the Ford Flex is listed as the number 3 affordable mid-sized SUVs in US News behind the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse. The Ford Flex Ecoboost is also the first ranked large affordable SUV according to Consumer Reports. It is also ranked the most reliable large sized SUV and Ford's most reliable vehicle as ranked by Consumer Reports. Ford Flex AWD was ranked highest of large SUVs by the percentage of owners who would definitely purchase that same vehicle again.
However, the Ford Flex has not been as successful as original ambitions expected, with sales of less than half the target of 100,000 vehicles that Ford had expected to sell each year. Ford Flex sold 38,717 cars in 2009 compared to three larger competitors sales of 43,150 for the Buick Enclave, 91,074 for the Chevrolet Traverse and 83,118 for the Toyota Highlander in the same year.
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Birth at Weber's Store
Sadly, the Citizens of Shannondale's efforts flagged and finally ended in 1999. Age, demographics and frustration took its toll on the picker-uppers. Some hardy souls continued their individual efforts, but the organized war on litter was stalled. In April of 2004 Shannondale and Beyond came into existence and a year later sponsored the first BRILLO meeting at Weber's Store on Mission Road.
BRILLO'S First Meeting 4/7/2005
The first meeting location should look familiar to most, the interior of Weber's Store. Gee whiz, the smiles abound and one can almost feel the group's enthusiasm to re-engage the stalled efforts of the former litter brigade. Bill Weber cheered the group on and plied them with free goodies like bacon, cookies, chips and other items all to expand the group's waistlines. No, the product on the rear wall wasn't part of the deal, but with a group like this, who needs the booze?
BRILLO's Second Meeting-4/19/2005
The group enjoyed a breath of fresh air at one of Bill Weber's convenient picnic benches which was also coincidentally the first meeting site of the Shannondale and Beyond gang.
...prepared and posted, adverts sent out, and even iron on transfers...
offered for our HONCHOS boded well for the anti-litter enterprise and the stage was set for the first litter pickup!
Despite the planning and execution...a lesson was quickly learned.... don't trust the weatherman! The weather forecast was dreadful with a promise of a wet, cold, rainy day. The decision to cancel was delayed until the last possible moment.
Yep, you've probably already guessed it.....the dawn broke, the sun was shining, and the temperature was ideal for the nasty work of cleaning up litter! So the two biggest lessons we can pass along to those who follow:
1) Don't listen to the weather man and be put off by nasty weather predictions...that's why ponchos were invented.
2) Rain date postponements just don't work.
Although a June attempt was made. ...the Project was ultimately put off until the Fall with surprising and excellent results as you'll soon see.
The Plan
Even though the plans for a June pickup fell through, progress continued as Willis and the S&B technical guru Tony developed a litter site map based on experience gleaned from the planning of the April Oopsie. The map annotated where people/vehicles/equipment could be safely assembled and included:
1) St Andrews
2) The southern entry to John Brown Ridge Section
3) The Gate 1 pull out
4) The Gate 1 Mailboxes
5) The foot of Johnson Hill
6) The Gate 2 Mail shed
7) The open area across from Shannondale Springs Rd
8) The Gate 3&4 Mail shed, and
9) Webers Store
Although the pickups were delayed progress continued with Willis visiting the fair as a guest in a space shared with the Keep Jefferson Beautiful (KJB) folks. Willis had been to the fair many times over the years as a spectator, sanitarian inspecting the food stands, and an exhibitor in the needlework area. But to sit in a booth and get to schmooze with the public was a great opportunity to spread the word about S&B and our yet unnamed litter project. They shared a spot with the most popular exhibit in the fair, that of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Ken White, the Conservation Officer, is shown in the lower image along with some of his "friends".
Applying Lessons Learned
Thwarted by both the false forecast in April and scheduling conflicts in June, BRILLO finally gets in gear October 24th, 2005. The Sheriff's Reserve (Andy of John Brown Farms) provided a visual presence to slow down traffic to keep our "padders safe". The staging area at St. Andrew's church provided a little pre-pickup practice for the group. Hot Coffee and sweet rolls were provided as an incentive.
Posing Prior to Pickup
A light but steady drizzle didn't deter our valiant crew. This time we knew better than to cancel! Earlier one couldn't see the Mountain Community Center from St. Andrew's Parking lot. Remember the rule: regardless of weather, the 'padders will pad'!!
Another View of the 'Padders
Sorry about a lack of a Photo Op. ..the rain dampened any desire to immortalize the mounds of trash collected. Suffice it to say the amount was substantial. Our crew was only able to complete the first 2 miles of Mission Road.
And as that porcine Looney Tunes Characters would say: "ThThThat's all folks" in the first year of BRILLO.
Brillo Is Born 2005
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Found in the April Issue of the Sunriver Scene
By Shannon Bassett – Caretaking Commander, Home Fridays
As winter comes to a close and I see the light at the end of the tunnel, spring is on my mind. Around Central Oregon I call this Home Maintenance Season. No such thing as Maintenance Free exists in our harsh climate. All building materials deteriorate over time and require repair or replacement. Here is a simple list of items to inspect and repair during this busy season to protect your investment:
Rake debris away from home and foundation. Clean the pine needles off the roof, gutters, decks and lawn. Excessive needles are a fire hazard and will also encourage lawn damage if left unattended. Inspect the foundation for cracks, water damage and or drainage issues.
Tree and branch trimming. We have had a really windy winter with lots of trees and branches coming down. It is important to make sure that any debris (including leaves) are safely off your house. For the health of your trees, bring in a certified arborist to cut down any damaged limbs.
Clean exterior gutters and downspouts, and repair where necessary. Clean gutters will allow for smooth water flow as the rain storms begin. Repair holes, gutters that have pulled away from your house and missing or damaged downspouts.
Clear away plants and bushes from dryer spout. Slow drying time is often the result of a blocked vent. Make sure the vents are unobstructed and the air can flow freely out of your house.
Install the window and door screens. Check for holes or rips and get those repaired. We have some great local companies that will come to your house and repair screens on-site.
Inspect the roof for damage. The weight of the winter snow and all the wind storms can break loose tiles and cause cracks. Look for missing tiles or noticeable signs of wear and tear. When in doubt have a trusted roofing company inspect your roof.
Inspect decks and perform annual maintenance. Examine the deck support beams to identify any weakness or 'spongy' boards that indicate rot. Weather, birds and old age can destroy your deck. Not ready for replacement? Prolong the life of your deck with an annual application of sealant. I use local contractors who specialize in decks to keep my deck looking good and lasting as long as possible.
Inspect for woodpecker, bird or critter damage. Woodpeckers eating you out of house and home? Squirrels in the attic? Bats taken up residence over your front door? Bird and critter damage can be a big issue in Central Oregon. Inspect for damage around the house and the deck supports. Elimination can mean putting up netting, changing out boards on your house or caulking perch spots. Our local pest control companies are educated in the best methods to keep the critters at bay.
Exam exterior paint and caulking. Exterior paint is an expensive endeavor and one many homeowners postpone as long as possible. Don't let your home get damaged by waiting too long for paint. It will end up costing you more in the long run to replace trim boards and repair the rotted areas. Every two years I paint the South side of the house and touch up the shrinking caulking. This allows me to wait a few extra years for the full paint job. Early spring is a great time to start scheduling a paint job with a local painting contractor.
Inspect the driveway for damage. Replace just a few pavers or get them reset rather than waiting for the entire driveway to start failing. Sealing the driveway every few years will prolong its life and save money.
Start up the sprinklers. Dry days are coming and a working sprinkler system will save your yard. Commence the watering program after the system has been checked for leaks, heads repaired and timers properly set. The same contractor who does your spring yard cleanup and regular maintenance should be able to get the sprinklers going again.
Inspect foundation and crawl space for signs of water damage. Look for signs of water intrusion (dampness, puddles or water stains) and get them repaired now. A good contractor can help identify the source of the water and eliminate the problem. Keep an eye out for any mold that may be growing as a result of water damage. Remove foundation vent and faucet covers, time for the house to breathe again. Wait until the overnight freezes are done (that could be late June this year).
Attic Inspection. Looking for a small leak now, can prevent a waterfall down the line. Scrutinize the attic for any signs of moisture and inspect the inside of the roof for any new holes or drip marks. Contact your trusted local roofing contractor for resolution if needed.
Annual air conditioner maintenance. Nothing is worse than no air on the hottest day of the year. Schedule your annual maintenance and change those filters regularly. Change furnace filters and turn the furnace down to 50 (but not off yet). In Central Oregon you never know if we will see snow in July.
Change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries. The 3 a.m. chirping noise wakeup from a dying battery is annoying and unsafe. Every spring, make it a ritual to change the batteries in all your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Your safety is worth it!
Windows, carpets and deep cleaning. Extend the life of your carpets and area rugs with annual cleaning. Allow the sunshine in with clean windows inside and out.
Fireplace and chimney cleaning and inspection. Do your dampers fit tightly? When was the last time you had the fireplace cleaned and inspected? The more heavily it is used, the more often you should schedule both.
Seal drafty windows and doors. Weather stripping falling off or a gap under the door? Time to replace the weather stripping and get the riser adjusted. Eliminate the gaps and your heating and cooling bills will go down.
A proactive approach to home maintenance will put you in the driver's seat, instead of forcing you to react to a host of emergencies. The upkeep listed above is also the most cost-effective way to take care of your home and help it appreciate instead of the reverse.
To get help with your home call me, the Caretaking Commander, at Home Fridays. I have been buying, renovating and managing residential and commercial properties for over 20 years. My locally-based company, Home Fridays (homefridays. com), offers professional home management and concierge services to vacation home owners. You can reach me at 541/317-3088 or shannon@homefridays. com.


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A new spot to score burgers and more has opened for business in the neighborhood. Located at 400 W. 8th St. in downtown Los Angeles, the newcomer is called Shake Shack.
This is the latest addition to the rapidly expanding New York burger chain, which specializes in burgers, shakes and more.
On the menu, look for burger offerings like a single or double "ShackBurger" cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and "ShackSauce;" a "SmokeShack" burger with applewood smoked bacon and chopped cherry pepper; and a fried portobello mushroom burger, filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses.
There's also a selection of hot dogs, as well as a fried chicken sandwich on hand. And of course, Shake Shack offers several different kinds of shakes and floats, including peanut butter, strawberry, and caramel. (You can check out the full menu here.)
With a 3.5-star rating out of 19 reviews on Yelp so far, Shake Shack has made a promising start.
Yoandra V., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on March 13th, said, "Shake Shack is one of the new chains slowly but surely making its way into the West Coast from the East Coast. This location is a couple days young and the service was vibrant and full of energy."
Yelper Jess C. added, "Yummy! I will forever be an In-N-Out girl, but this is a damn tasty burger. Objectively, Shake Shack has better fries."
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Halloween is right around the corner! It's time to get ready to grab some kits and be ready for all those ghouls and ghosts that you will be photographing! Crescent Moon Designs has a new kit out that should fit the bill perfectly. It is called Castin' My Spell. You can grab it at Scraps N Pieces now so go on over and check it out!
This is a little layout I did with it using a picture from a few years ago.
Well, that's it for now. I am off to play with a few new kits, yayyyy!!!!!
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I've been braiding for three days. Over 15 hours.
Part of the reason it took so long is that I did not properly brush her hair out last time I braided it, and it formed locs inside the last braids.
I had to carefully detangle and brush each braid.
So we binge-watched Netflix. And braided and braided and braided.
Little brother and the duck and the dog kept us company.
But at long last we're done! 109 sparkly beautiful long braids for my princess. :)
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How did Vatican II change the Carthusian Liturgy or life.
The Carthusian Order
uses the seventh century Roman High Mass. The Carthusians did receive the Post Vatican II alternate anaphoras, which are available
for use in the private low masses. Otherwise, the Ordinary of the Carthusian Mass is still historically intact from the beginnings
of Chartreuse.
As the observances of Chartreuse was adopted, and the Order emerged, and the Consuetudines
of Guigo I were adopted as the standard. The Liturgy of Chartreuse became the standard for the Mass, Sacraments, Rituals,
and the Office in every house of the Order. Thus was born the Liturgy of the Carthusian Rite, an eremitic liturgy with an
eremitic simplified chant.
The Post Vatican II updates
have been confined mostly to adding some saints and feasts to the Ordo, and adding Common offices of monks, doctors, and virgin
doctors. And now a Carthusian is allowed to say his Mass privately, without servers, and to that
extent it was more "Carthusian" .
Though all is quite about how Vatican II had gutted the Carthusiam
charism. Only two other changes have been noticed:
1) The kiss of peace in '89 was accomplished by a medieval practice of
kissing a crucifix - called the "instrument of peace" - and passing it along, now it is like everywhere else.
2) After Mass the celebrant returned to the sanctuary and performedthe
Carthusian prostration - lying on one's side while clasping one'shands - while the monks sat, hoods up, for a 15 minute
thanksgiving. While obviously having nothing to do with Vatican II, that beautiful thanksgiving is no longer done - at least
at Parkminster.
The Popes throughout
history have had a good understanding of Carthusian Life and the need to keep it very stable and consistent so as not to ruin
the balance of its formula, which revolves around it's specialized eremitic liturgy. So, structurally, no major changes have
occurred to the Carthusian Rite and it's Liturgy. The Chant has also not undergone any change. Everything that was necessary
to create the new commons of monks, doctors, and virgin doctors. Was drawn from existing materials in the chant repertoire,
and configured harmoniously to compose the new commons.
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Melbourne Metro rail tunnel contract includes offer to build new CBD towers
Melbourne Metro rail tunnel contract includes offer to build new CBD towers :The successful bidder to build the Melbourne Metro rail tunnel will be given development rights at two prime CBD sites above underground stations, on the condition the new buildings have architectural merit.
The prize sites earmarked for development include the scruffy, heavily trafficked row of shops along Swanston Street between the Young and Jackson Hotel and the Nicholas Building.
The site is home to a McDonald's, a souvenir store, a Hungry Jacks, a Commonwealth Bank branch and the Port Phillip Arcade, all of which will make way for a new station.
The north-west corner of Swanston and Latrobe streets, opposite RMIT University, is also up for redevelopment, in a deal designed to help pay for the Melbourne Metro project.
The $6 billion contract to build the nine-kilometre tunnel and its five underground stations was put out to tender on Thursday.
Potential bidders have also been offered the opportunity to develop new commercial buildings around Arden station, which will be the hub of a planned new inner-city suburb.
The developments could "reduce the net cost of the Metro tunnel", according to tender documents published on Thursday.
As well as the chance to build new city towers, the consortium that goes on to build the tunnel will have rights to in-station retail and advertising.
But the tender documents warn that the winning bidder must build something that will have aesthetic appeal to Melburnians, and be sympathetic to nearby "iconic" buildings such as the Melbourne Library, St Paul's Cathedral and City Square.
"The at CBD North and CBD South, as core components of the above ground station structures, represent key visible design elements for the Metro Tunnel and as such may be perceived by some as the 'face of the project'," the document states.
"Any urban design response and architectural outcome for these two stations … will require recognition of these factors."
The funding model of building commercial buildings above underground railway stations has been used with great success in Hong Kong.
Parkville and Domain, the two other planned underground stations, will not be developed along these lines.
Melbourne Metro is a nine-kilometre twin tunnel from South Kensington to South Yarra, which will cost an estimated $10.9 billion.
The announcement that the project had been put out to market was made by deputy premier James Merlino on Thursday.
"Yesterday we fully funded this project, every single dollar required to build this project is delivered, today we're putting the contract out to market," Mr Merlino said.
The Andrews government has committed to build the tunnel without funding from the federal government, although the door remains open for the Turnbull government to contribute if it chooses to.
Labor has set itself a deadline to have trains running in the new tunnel "by no later than January 2026" and wants the contract finalised by late next year. The chance to submit an expression of interest in bidding for the $6 billion contract will close on June 9.
The budget includes $782 million next financial year for Melbourne Metro, months before tunnel construction begins.
The money will cover costs of acquisition and demolition of almost 100 properties, rerouting of tram routes, and early works such as relocation of essential services.
The tender documents also set prospective bidders an Aboriginal employment target of 2.5 per cent.
The railway tracks must be built with 95 per cent Australian-milled steel.
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"The ice is near, the solitude tremendous - but how calmly all things lie in the light! How freely one breathes! How much one feels beneath oneself! " Friedrich Nietzsche, 1888
There is always something surreal about ice landscapes. Your brain tries to make sense of them, but the repetitive uniformity and endlessness defy logic. After a while it seems like your staring into a giant fractal; a truly humbling experience. At its terminus the Perito Moreno Glacier has an average thickness of 170m (558ft); the contorted ripples on the surface are between 30 and 60 m (98 and 195 ft) high. The climbers in the first shot help provide some scale. The glacier makes up a tiny fraction of the Southern Patagonian Icefield which with a total area of 12,363 km2 (4,773 sq mi) of ice is the third largest body of fresh water in the world (after the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets). As the planet continues to warm up, the ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate and has retreated over 10km since Nietzsche wrote those words in his final book Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is.
The shot below is of a large section of ice that was under stress, and fracturing, from nearby part of the glacier not far from here. The extreme brightness of the ice, capable of causing snow blindness in a short period of time, has silhouetted out the sky. Argentine Patagonia, Argentina
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