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Included in the order was a swatch of the first tea towel calendar I ever designed, which was also my first entry into a Spoonflower Fabric-of-the-Week contest (and it ultimately placed second, which became fuel for the fire…). Finding this little bit of nostalgia was quite timely, since this week kicks off the voting for the 2015 Tea Towel Calendar design contest! And here is my entry this year:
This time around I decided to dig into my collection of vintage ephemera: playing cards, labels, seals, stars, milk caps, stamps, envelopes, seed packets, flash cards, dictionary clippings, playing pieces, price tags, receipts, and more! I combined them with some retro Dymo labels and homemade washi tape to create 12 monthly collages. They hang across a chalkboard with hand-drawn chalk illustrations, each tag attached by a clothespin to vintage string from an old toy wooden bead set. Put it all together and you have one scrappy new year!
Below are closeups of each month. I'd really appreciate your vote in this year's competition, and all of the entries can be viewed here. You can vote for as many designs as you like, and you don't even have to be registered on the Spoonflower site to do so! Thank you so much!


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In less than three months, three Victor Valley victims have fought back and fired guns at robbers and burglars, trying to protect their lives and families. All managed to chase away the intruders, but one homeowner suffered a gunshot wound.
While people have the right to feel safe in their own homes, sheriff's officials said to be cautious with using guns.
"In order to use firearms you must have a reasonable belief that you are in imminent danger of death or great bodily injury from an unlawful attack," San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Arden Wiltshire said. "Your belief must be both honest and reasonable."
All local sheriff's stations have crime prevention officers, who can give residents advice on how to make their homes and neighborhood safer, said Cindy Beavers, a spokeswoman for the Sheriff's Department.
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Many years ago while I was still working in Silicon Valley, I got into this debate with a fellow co-worker over the subject of Amazon.
At the time Amazon already had the lowest price for books across all developed countries, mostly credited to its highly efficient system as well as economy of scale. To buy a book in France would cost about twice than it was to buy in USA over Amazon, especially given the exchange rate back then.
My co-worker, also a friend in private life, argued that cheaper books are always better for consumers even if it squeezes the profit of the publishers and writers. Ultimately the society gains more than it loses. His reasoning was very much in-line with all the main-stream arguments for laissez-faire market economics.
I won the debate easily by simply telling my friend, a senior engineer making comfortably six figures every year. that the real cost for a book buyer is not the book itself, but rather the time he or she has to invest in actually READING the book, hence the opportunity cost. In my friend's case, this opportunity cost could easily be 10 or 20 times the price tag of the book, whether it's on Amazon.com or in a small bookstore along La Seine. Whether Amazon's much-acclaimed efficiency really contributes to the greater good of the society should not be judged by comparing the nominal costs of book procurement for readers. Otherwise, we should just build more libraries since what's better than free books to read?
Opportunity Cost of Time
Today, with all the media, applications, games and social networks fighting for our daily attention, it seems to me that this opportunity cost is more critical than ever.
Every hour I spend on Netflix means one less hour I'd spend on watching cable TV. Every one minute I spend on browsing Twitter on the smartphone means one minute I spend less on reading the newspaper. And every 20 minutes I spend on figuring out how to use a new calendar app means 20 minutes I spend less on trying out another calendar app.
In the traditional marketing theories we talked about share of wallet of a consumer. For the world today it's more appropriate to analyze share of time awake of a consumer.
This is in some way why lean startups don't look lean financially anymore these days.
Based on the public part of the report by Mattermark, the average Series A amount received by Y Combinator's startups climbed steadily over the years and above industry level, which practically stays flat (see above). This could be due to one or several of the following reasons:
- YC has been really good in identifying and accelerating startups, therefore attracting better lean startups to join its program, thereby leading to a growing Series A funding for these more promising early-stage startups
- YC has built an aura around it that its graduates are automatically attracting more fresh money out of the batches
- There's just too much venture capital out there chasing deals and a good program like YC peels off certain risks for investors, allowing them to invest more for Series A
- These startups simply need more-than-usual Series-A capital to fight the war they're fighting
The reality is probably a combination of all four, but while the first three are mostly positive for said lean startups and even their investors, the last reason could potentially be really bad.
My theory is, lean startups with its low entry barrier has become such a trend that most of the time the key is execution, not the idea. This is a good thing since idea without execution has zero value. However, this also means that multiple products addressing a similar pain point will have to fight their teeth off for arguably the most precious resource of today's world — the users' time. And to achieve that, these startups need more and more capital for their Chief Growth Officers or Growth Teams to burn so as to grow faster than their competitors and reach dominance first.
This is one of the reasons why Facebook is making so much money these days, as startups burn investors' money to increase installations of their apps or trials of their services via expensive advertisements on this vastly addictive social network. This part is not unlike the dot-com bubble of the late 90's when startups bought TV commercials to advertise their websites.
Granted, this part of the game is not entirely zero-sum like in established FMCG sectors such as toothpastes or detergent powders. Startups are trying to create new needs and new markets so a certain part of this effort will turn into a larger market which would eventually justify the cost of war.
Still, it doesn't change the fact that there's fundamentally a nuclear-winter part of this status quo. For early-stage startups this can be especially costly as they have higher churn rates for their services than more mature startups. And as the Customer Acquisition Cost rises, at some point the Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) will turn definitively negative in all scenarios however you tweak the model. Then such business activity would mean little sense to a rational investor.
On the other hand, hardware (gadget) consumption follows a traditional constraint. While any consumer only has 24 hours a day whether he's a low-income worker in Shenzhen or the heir to a Swiss insurance tycoon, his expense on physical things has a much softer cap, which is in turn strongly tied to his disposable income — sometimes more than one's disposable income: think about all the Americans that carry credit card loans all the time.
With hardware consumption, we're back to the share of wallet concept. In the highly undemocratic share-of-wallet world, a bag can be a $2,000 Louis Vuitton or a $10 counterfeit, both occupying the same arm space of the person that carries it and the same space in the closet. A Keecker priced at $1,999 got more than 100 pre-orders on Kickstarter while deals websites give buyers comparisons of 20 different mass market projectors ranging from $200 to $600.
Marginal cost of zero and non-zero
Lean startups are successful due to zero marginal cost — having one more person use Duolingo practically costs nothing more for the popular language learning website. The prices that users eventually are willing to pay, either directly or indirectly, depend on how much utility they offer compared to existing solutions. Most users have a mental make-or-break point beyond which they would not continue to invest their time to use a certain app/service — let alone pay from their wallets. This results in the seemingly narrow range of consumer SaaS pricing that we are seeing today on the market.
On the other hand, the new hardware startups seem to depict a stronger pricing power than lean startups. Narrative Clip is selling the 2nd generation of its little plastic box for $199 while Canon and Nikon are struggling to sell their much more capable and powerful digicams at the same price. The most successful hardware startups today are creating perceived values that are beyond utility and performance much better than majority of the lean startups. It's true that hardware startups do not have zero marginal cost on their side, but the fact that they have the chance to price for the emotional part of the spectrum gives them an entirely different yet equally compelling narrative to tell to the investors.
Bottom line
if you are prepping your own lean startup, just like another million entrepreneurs on earth right now, you should keep in mind that it's no longer a lean war like a couple of years ago when the trend first revealed itself. You're fighting first for the share of time of the consumers before you can monetize them.
On the other hand, if you're a hardware entrepreneur, you are fighting for the traditional share of wallet and you should recognize the potential in creating perceived values that allow you to have a much more flexible pricing.


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To the extent that an ordinance in ambiguous, it must be interpreted in favor of the property owner.
I recently overturned an adverse decision against a client by the Webster Township Zoning Board of Appeals. In that case, the ZBA interpreted an undefined term in a zoning ordinance in a way that forced the property owner to stop a use that had been implemented for several years. The Washtenaw County Circuit Court overturned that decision, relying in part upon cases requiring that the ambiguity in the Ordinance be interpreted in favor of the property owner.
Two Michigan Court of Appeals cases support this determination.
Per Talcott v Midland, 150 Mich App 143, 146-7; 387 NW2d 845 (1985), "[w]hen interpreting the language of an ordinance to determine the extent of a restriction upon the use of property, the language must be interpreted, where doubt exists regarding legislative intent, in favor of the property owner." Id., at 147. In Talcott, the Court of Appeals reversed Midland's Zoning Board of Appeals and the trial court by "hold[ing] that carry-out pizzeria is a permissible use in" the applicable zoning district where it was questionable which of multiple definitions should be applied. The ambiguity required applying the definition favorable to the owner.
Talcott relied upon Peacock Twp v Panetta, 81 Mich App 733, 736-737, 265 NW2d 810 (1978), which involved an undefined ordinance term. In Peacock, "any recognized 'mercantile business' [wa]s allowed in the commercial-residential districts. The ordinance fail[ed] to define the term 'mercantile business', hence, it [wa]s unclear as to what types of uses the drafters of the ordinance intended to permit." Id, at 736. Therefore, the Court of Appeals interpreted that ordinance in favor of the property owner and determined it "should be construed to allow Defendant to use their property" as requested. Id, at 737.
Interpreting ambiguities against a city or township is logical and fair. The agency had the exclusive opportunity to enact a clear ordinance. Further, an agency should not be able to capriciously shift the meaning of its ordinance to address the issue of the moment.
Obviously, this cannot be taken to ridiculous extremes. For example, if a provision in a single family residential district is ambiguous, it does not mean that the property owner can install a strip mall. In a situation like that, the "legislative intent" as referenced in those cases would almost certainly demonstrate that a strip mall should not be in a single family residential district. But a reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous zoning ordinance presented by a property owner should be implemented.
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Just last week, the Senate passed immigration reform with a robustly bipartisan 68-32 vote, and now the big question is what the House will do. So far, House Committees have approved five bills, none of which create a path to citizenship, and all of which contain provisions that would negatively impact our community members.
On Wednesday, July 10th, House Republicans will convene a special meeting to determine their position and strategy on immigration reform. Since Republicans make up a majority of the House of Representatives, this meeting will have a profound influence on the future of immigration reform. On the eve of this meeting, ALL Representatives need to hear from people of faith. Raise your voices and tell your Representative to focus on legislation that creates a pathway to citizenship and reunites families. Make your call, and ask your friends, neighbors, congregation members, etc. to join you in calling and visiting your Representative's local office, which should be close to where you live.
FAN urges you to call 1-866-940-2439 to be connected with your Representatives. You can also call the Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121 or find your Representative's direct line and email information here. Feel free to use this sample script:
"I am from [City, State, Congregation], and I urge the Representative to support immigration reform that creates a path to citizenship and reunites families. As a person of faith, I urge the Representative to OPPOSE bills like the SAFE Act, Border Security Results Act, Agricultural Guestworker Act, and SKILLS Visas Act. These are not real reforms to our immigration system. We need immigration reform that creates a path to citizenship and reunites separated families."


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I love this card that I saw on PostSecret today.
I felt like this lots of times, especially in the last few years. Moving to Orlando turned out to be a place for me to learn & grow, because I was so far out of my comfort zone. And now I've been pushed even further, and I love it.
While I was in Atlanta I remarked to a friend that someone we know mutually doesn't like me, because the person in question either refuses to believe or acknowledge that people (specifically me) change. That conversation made me reflect, and I could see myself on an imaginary road, and I've traveled a great distance in a short amount of time. I'm proud of that, considering that so many people stay where they are for years, either afraid to move forward or to lazy to move forward.


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Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) is proud to announce the STEAM-focused 2017-18 Odyssey of the Mind Program. Odyssey of the Mind is an innovative, extra-curricular learning experience in which school-based teams are tasked with solving problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own theatrical interpretation of literary classics. If you think your 3rd-5th grader might be interested in participating, there is a mandatory information session for parents on October 4th at 7pm at the Gov't Center downtown. Read more about Odyssey of the Mind here. Contact Kim Kempton with any Odyssey-specific questions.
Northeast is hoping to put together an Odyssey of the Mind team to represent our school, however we do need your help. If you think your child would like to participate, please consider volunteering your time as a team coach. Responsibilities and time commitments vary. Please contact Co-PTO President Jacque Sanchez or Alyssa Bernstein if you are interested in helping form our Northeast team.


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It saddens me to announce that former Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett has died at the age of 60 due to complications from diabetes. He was one of the most enigmatic characters ever in music, and will be badly missed by the legions of bands he influenced. Pink Floyd's debut album, mostly written by Syd, Piper At The Gates of Dawn is arguably their best, while his solo albums The Madcap Laughs and Barrett contain moments of inspired genius, such as Rats and No Good Trying.
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As the year winds down, you are preparing for the challenges the new year will bring. What are some of the things you should consider to help recruit, motivate, and retain employees in 2013?
According to Sharon Daniels, CEO of AchieveGlobal, managers should do the following to lead their teams and organizations in 2013:
1. Embrace mobile technology. There is a growing need for businesses to recognize that smart phones and tablet devices can be used for exploring new opportunities and interacting with prospective employees. To stay on top, businesses should consider investing in recruiting processes that make use of mobile technology.
2. Remove the stigma of "remote." Employees increasingly expect that their employers will be flexible when it comes to work hours and approaches to getting the work done. To encourage employee motivation and increased productivity, leaders should consider alternative work models.
3. Use a multi-factored approach to employee retention. To ensure employee satisfaction and retention, consider these key approaches:
Target recruiting to workers who are likely to stay;
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- 1/2 #10 can of water (use one of the cans)
- 1 #10 can of stewed tomatoes, with juice
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To Make:
- Mash tomatoes.
- Combine tomatoes, garbanzos, and water.
- On medium heat, gradually bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Add seasoning, starting with 1 cup. Taste, and then add more if necessary.
- Salt, to taste (This may take about 1-2 tbsp, depending on salt content in the chicken style seasoning and how well you and your taste testers can detect salt. I recommend getting a second opinion when taste testing.).
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Find searches in the real system. Is slower but always up-to-date and has more options (size, modification time,…)
Locate uses a previously built database (command
updatedb). Is much faster, but uses an 'older' database and searches only names or parts of them.
locate and find both commands will find file. But each of them work in a quite different way.
Finding by Name
The most obvious way of searching for files is by name.
To find a file by name, type:
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This will be case sensitive, meaning a search for "file" is different than a search for "File".
To find a file by name, but ignore the case of the query, type:
- find –iname "query"
If you want to find all files that don't adhere to a specific pattern, you can invert the search with "-not" or "!". If you use "!", you must escape the character so that bash does not try to interpret it before find can act:
- find –not –name "query_to_avoid"
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Finding by Type
You can specify the type of files you want to find with the "-type" parameter. It works like this:
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f: regular file
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c: character devices
b: block devices
For instance, if we wanted to find all of the character devices on our system, we could issue this command:
- find / –type c
We can search for all files that end in ".conf" like this:
- find / –type f –name "*.conf"
Filtering by Time and Size
Find gives you a variety of ways to filter results by size and time.
You can filter by size with the use of the "-size" parameter.
We add a suffix on the end of our value that specifies how we are counting. These are some popular options:
c: bytes
k: Kilobytes
M: Megabytes
G: Gigabytes
b: 512-byte blocks
To find all files that are exactly 50 bytes, type:
- find / –size 50c
To find all files less than 50 bytes, we can use this form instead:
- find / –size –50c
To Find all files more than 700 Megabytes, we can use this command:
- find / –size +100M
Linux stores time data about access times, modification times, and change times.
Access Time: Last time a file was read or written to.
Modification Time: Last time the contents of the file were modified.
Change Time: Last time the file's inode meta-data was changed.
We can use these with the "-atime", "-mtime", and "-ctime" parameters. These can use the plus and minus symbols to specify greater than or less than, like we did with size.
The value of this parameter specifies how many days ago you'd like to search.
To find files that have a modification time of a day ago, type:
- find / –mtime 1
If we want files that were accessed in less than a day ago, we can type:
- find / –atime -1
To get files that last had their meta information changed more than 3 days ago, type:
- find / –ctime +3
There are also some companion parameters we can use to specify minutes instead of days:
- find / –mmin -1
This will give the files that have been modified type the system in the last minute.
Find can also do comparisons against a reference file and return those that are newer:
- find / –newer myfile
Finding by Owner and Permissions
You can also search for files by the file owner or group owner.
You do this by using the "-user" and "-group" parameters respectively. Find a file that is owned by the "syslog" user by entering:
- find / –user syslog
Similarly, we can specify files owned by the "shadow" group by typing:
- find / –group shadow
We can also search for files with specific permissions.
If we want to match an exact set of permissions, we use this form:
- find / –perm 644
This will match files with exactly the permissions specified.
If we want to specify anything with at least those permissions, you can use this form:
- find / –perm –644
This will match any files that have additional permissions. A file with permissions of "744" would be matched in this instance.
You can specify the maximum depth of the search under the top-level search directory:
- find –maxdepth num –name query
To find "file1" only in the "level1" directories and above, you can specify a max depth of 2 (1 for the top-level directory, and 1 for the level1 directories):
- find –maxdepth 2 –name file1
That is a much more manageable list.
You can also specify a minimum directory if you know that all of the files exist past a certain point under the current directory:
- find –mindepth num –name query
We can use this to find only the files at the end of the directory branches:
- find –mindepth 4 –name file
Again, because of our branching directory structure, this will return a large number of results (1000).
You can combine the min and max depth parameters to focus in on a narrow range:
- find –mindepth 2 –maxdepth 3 –name file
Executing and Combining Find Commands
You can execute an arbitrary helper command on everything that find matches by using the "-exec" parameter. This is called like this:
- find find_parameters –exec command_and_params {} \;
The "{}" is used as a placeholder for the files that find matches. The "\;" is used so that find knows where the command ends.
For instance, we could find the files in the previous section that had "644" permissions and modify them to have "664" permissions:
- find . –type f –perm 644 –exec chmod 664 {} \;
We could then change the directory permissions like this:
- find . –type d –perm 755 –exec chmod 700 {} \;
If you want to chain different results together, you can use the "-and" or "-or" commands. The "-and" is assumed if omitted.
- find . –name file1 –or –name file9
Find Files Using Locate
An alternative to using find is the locate command. This command is often quicker and can search the entire file system with ease.
You can install the command with apt-get:
- sudo apt–get update
- sudo apt–get install mlocate
The reason locate is faster than find is because it relies on a database of the files on the filesystem.
The database is usually updated once a day with a cron script, but you can update it manually by typing:
- sudo updatedb
Run this command now. Remember, the database must always be up-to-date if you want to find recently acquired or created files.
To find files with locate, simply use this syntax:
locate query
You can filter the output in some ways.
For instance, to only return files containing the query itself, instead of returning every file that has the query in the directories leading to it, you can use the "-b" for only searching the "basename":
- locate –b query
To have locate only return results that still exist in the filesystem (that were not remove between the last "updatedb" call and the current "locate" call), use the "-e" flag:
- locate –e query
To see statistics about the information that locate has cataloged, use the "-S" option:
- locate –S
Both find and locate are good ways to find files on your system. It is up to you to decide which of these tools is appropriate in each situation.


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Ezra (a scribe, priest, and rabbi) led a second group of exiles back to Jerusalem in 459 BC. This was about fifty years after the first group arrived in Jerusalem to rebuild the temple under orders of King Cyrus. Ezra brought back 5,400 vessels of gold and silver which had been removed from the temple by Nebuchadnezzer. This event took place in the seventh year of the reign of Artaxerxes Longimus. About 5,000 Israelites (of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin) travelled back with Ezra. This permission to leave may have been due to Esther's influence, for she had become queen a few months before Ezra's departure.
From their arrival in Jerusalem they saw the devastation of the city and how little work had been carried out upon it. Ezra fully intended to get started with the rebuilding work, but very quickly problems arose that needed his urgent attention. The people and the priests had begun to intermarry with the Gentiles. Ezra was speechless at such corruption (9:3-4). He went before the Lord and confessed the sins of the nation, for he knew that the Lord had every right to completely destroy the people (9:13-14). So we see Ezra gathering them together in the pouring rain as he reprimanded them for their sin and warned them about the consequences of getting right with God would mean (i.e. the break-up of their families). The people accepted Ezra's verdict and followed his advice to put away their foreign wives (10:12).
Ezra appointed a commission that would investigate if they really did do what he commanded. His quick action saved the people from total ruin, but for some reason the work on rebuilding Jerusalem came to a complete halt.
Nehemiah had heard of the condition of the city of Jerusalem while working as a cup-bearer to King Artaxerxes in the palace of Shushan. His brother Hanani had informed him of the sorry state of the Holy City. For several days Nehemiah fasted and prayed over the situation. Eventually the king noticed his sadness and remarked upon it. He recounted to the king what was on his heart about the city of his birth.
In 446 BC Nehemiah was given permission to go to Jerusalem and act as governor of Judah until the rebuilding work was completed. He came with letters and a military escort. These letters were for the Pashas of the surrounding regions which he had to pass through, and for Asaph, the keeper of the royal forests, commanding them to assist Nehemiah in every possible way. On his arrival he surveyed the city and put together a plan to restore it. He would have seen the terrible mess the city was in. The gates were burnt down, and rubbish filled the Brook Kidron (Nehemiah 2:17).
He ordered that the sheep gate, situated near the temple, be repaired. He divided the whole building project up into sections and placed various families in charge of restoring that part. At times they slept in the very clothes they worked in. They worked with a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other. At times they became discouraged because of the amount of work needing to be done. Nehemiah put watchmen at various points along the wall to blow trumpets if there was the slightest sign of trouble from their enemies.
During this time he was called upon to deal with the complaints of the poor concerning the wealthy who were mistreating and abusing them. Nehemiah called a general assembly and bluntly told the rich to release the lands, vineyards, and houses to the poor. He himself took no wage for his work in Jerusalem, he paid for his own food and drink. Nehemiah was eager to get the work completed and would not allow anything to hold the work back.
Nehemiah's plan was so successful that the job was done in fifty-two days. After which there was a dedication of the walls. Ezra assembled the people and read from the book of the Law. This was the beginning of an awakening for the Jews. For several days they attended outdoor services where they confessed their sins and offered sacrifices to God. Ezra stood on a raised platform with fourteen other priests and read from the Laws of Moses from morning until midday (Nehemiah 8). The people broke into bitter weeping as they realised how far they had fallen from God. But Ezra encouraged them to rejoice over what God had accomplished in them. Once all the sins and abuses were dealt with the new wall was dedicated (Nehemiah 12).
Nehemiah led a group of worshipper around one side of the wall, while Ezra led another. Each group went on praising God as they walked around the walls (Nehemiah 12:36). They could rejoice because now they had a defence for their city.
Nehemiah stayed in Jerusalem for another thirteen years. Even thought he underwent great opposition, and even assassination plots, from those who did not want the city rebuilt (i.e. Sanballet, Tobiali, and Geshem) he was determined to do what God had put on his heart. He put in place everything that was necessary for government and national safety (he placed the care of the city into the hands of his brother Hanani, and to Hananiah (chapter 13).
About 433 BC Nehemiah returned to his old job in Persia, but it was not too long before he heard about the problems that had arisen. Within two years he had to return to Jerusalem to sort out the mess that he found there. He was heartbroken over the immorality and abuses. He was so angry at what he saw that he hit some of them, and pulled the hairs off their faces (13:25). The Levites were not being provided for so that they were forced to work in the field to earn a living instead of serving the Lord. Mixed marriages were back again, and to Nehemiah's amazement Tobiah had actually been given a place to live inside the temple Nehemiah 13:6-8). Because of this he called for a public reading of the law. He did not force them to give up their wives as Ezra had done, but if they did not they would no longer be considered a part of God's people. He had been responsible for rebuilding Jerusalem, now he was called upon to reform the people. He restored orderly public worship for they had become lax regarding the Sabbath day. With the Levites unable to perform their duties, there was no one to stop them allowing the traders into the city to buy and sell. Nehemiah ordered that guards be stationed at the gates to keep the traders out. He commanded that they live according to the Law of Moses – that is faithfully before God.
Both Ezra and Nehemiah were men of faith and prayer. Through their influence and hard work they managed to restore Jerusalem and the temple, the worship of God, and obedience to God's word. It is probably true to say that neither could have done the work alone, they needed each other. Nehemiah needed Ezra's knowledge of the Law, while Ezra needed Nehemiah's boldness and determination. Between them they were able to overcome all opposition and complete the work of restoration. Ezra made the law a personal matter for every man; Nehemiah made everyone responsible for rebuilding the City.


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1) Check-In
Check-in time begins at 4:00 pm (CST). Due to our high quality standards and the spike in business levels on holiday and peak season weekends; the rental property may not always be ready for occupancy at 4:00 pm. We ask for your patience in a situation where access to your unit is delayed due to necessary cleaning or maintenance work. No refunds or discounts will be offered for a late check-in.
2) Check-out
Check out time is 10:00 am (CST). Late check-outs require special arrangements and may be available if the accommodations do not have guests arriving on the day of your departure.
3) Reservation Deposit
At the time of booking a credit card advance payment will be required to confirm your stay with us. The advance payment is equivalent to 50% of your total stay value plus a reservation processing fee. ADVANCE RENT PAYMENT IS FULLY REFUNDABLE (MINUS YOUR PROCESSING FEE) UNTIL 45 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. IF YOU ARE WITHIN THE 45 DAY WINDOW, A REFUND STILL MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF THE PROPERTY IS ABLE TO BE REBOOKED FOR THE SAME DATES.
4) Payment in Full
Final payment or payment in full will be required 45 days prior to your arrival and is non-refundable.
5) Processing Fee
A non-refundable reservation processing fee will be charged to all reservations at the time of booking. The amount of the fee varies by the size of the property booked.
6) Cleaning Fee
The cleaning fee will vary by unit size and is associated with the cost of cleaning the rental property on departure. You will see this fee itemized out on your statement...separate from the room rate.
7) Cancelation
Please contact us as soon as possible in the event you must cancel or shorten your stay with us. Our cancelation window is 45 days prior to your arrival. If you cancel outside of this window, we will refund your deposit minus the processing fee.
We will do our best to work with you if decide you need to change the dates of your stay without shortening the length of stay. If we can meet your needs while keeping you in the same rental property during the same month you had originally booked then we will do so with no cost or penalty.
8) Guest Damage Waiver
A Guest Damage Waiver in the amount of $35.00 will be collected on each reservation. This non-refundable damage waiver fee does NOT cover intentional damage, theft or breach of policies. The damage wavier is limited to a maximum of $3,000.00 unintentional and/or accidental damage per stay. This Guest Damage Waiver covers unintentional damages to the rental unit interior that occur during your stay, provided they are disclosed to management prior to check-out. Any damages that exceed $3,000.00 will be charged to the credit card on file.
9) Accommodation Assignment
We understand that reservation holders want the peace of mind that they will stay in the specific unit(s) they have selected at the time of booking. We will confirm and assign you to the specific unit requested yet we will be unable to guarantee that you will end up in at that property. There are many unforeseen circumstances that may render the accommodations unsuitable or unavailable for rent. In this rare situation, you will be provided with the option of either a full refund or an opportunity to stay in an equivalent accommodation (if available). We will always inform you of any changes to your reservation assignment as soon as we have properly assessed the situation.
10) Pets
For the majority of our rental properties, pets of any kind are strictly forbidden. However there are properties that are designated as "pet friendly". A maximum of two trained, mature pets (not to exceed 25 lbs. each) are permitted in pet friendly properties. A $200 non-refundable fee is required for pet stays and additional deposits may be required. Pet owners will be financially responsible for any damages and/or extra cleaning. Having a pet in a property that does not allow pets is grounds for immediate eviction without refund.
11) No Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any Escape Vacation Rental properties. Violations are subject to an additional charge of $500 plus the expense of any necessary cleaning. Violations may also results in immediate eviction and forfeiture of rent.
12) Beach and Pool Towels
Please bring beach and/or pool towels as we do not permit bath towels or linens to be taken from the unit.
13) Housekeeping
Your vacation accommodations will be cleaned and inspected to quality standards prior to your arrival. Daily maid service or mid-stay cleans on the dates of your choice are available to you for an extra cost depending on the frequency, and size of the property. This service will be offered at the time of booking; however you can add this on at any time before or during your stay. Your accommodations will also be provided with all of the necessary kitchen and bathroom toiletries/amenities. Fresh bed linens and bathroom towel sets are all provided as well. These items will not be replenished during your stay unless you have signed up for a mid-stay clean.
14) Maintenance
During your stay we request that you promptly report any maintenance issues to Escape Vacation Rentals. Our staff will respond to your needs as soon as possible.
15) Damage Policy
Guests are responsible for the property, its contents, and themselves during occupancy. Guests must lock windows and doors securely when not in the premises. Rearranging the furniture or removing any items from the unit is prohibited. After Check-Out, we will inspect the unit for damage, missing items, and abnormally dirty appearance. If we determine that damage is present, items are missing, or the unit is abnormally dirty, we will repair the damage, replace the missing items, and/or perform a deep clean of the unit at renter's expense. Renter authorizes us to charge the credit card on file under such circumstances.
16) Key Policy
Hard keys and pool tags (when applicable) will be presented at check-in and must be returned at check-out. Details on these exact locations will be provided to you. There will be a charge of $25.00 for each key and/or pool tag not returned at check-out.
17) Age Restriction
Our properties will NOT be rented to vacationing students or young adults (under 25) unaccompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. A PARENT MUST BE STAYING IN THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES. OUR RENTAL UNITS ARE MONITORED FOR VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE EVICTED WITH ALL RENTAL PAYMENTS BEING FORFEITED AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL BE APPLIED! RESERVATIONS MADE UNDER FALSE PRETENSES ARE NULL AND VOID AND CHECK-IN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. This policy includes reservations made by parents who do not check in, and/or who leave overnight during the length of the stay. NO EXCEPTIONS!
18) Hurricanes/Severe Weather
Should a hurricane or tropical storm threaten our area, we will receive evacuation instructions from our local governing officials and pass those instructions onto you. If a "mandatory evacuation" order is given for this area resulting in an early departure or a complete vacation cancelation, we will refund all monies collected for the unused portion of your stay.
19) Security of Personal Property
Escape Vacation Rentals assumes no responsibility for any acts of theft or vandalism, or other damages to any personal property. This includes personal items left behind in the accommodation at departure. However we will put forth every effort to recover such items for you at your request.
20) No Subletting
The rental property may not be sublet. Your reservation is not transferable to any other party.
21) Boats/Trailers
No Boats, RV's or trailers are allowed on the premises unless otherwise noted in the property description.
22) Good Neighbor Policy
Many of our rental properties are located in mix-use neighborhoods that include both short-term guests and year round residents. Please be sure to observe all rules and regulations, which are provided for each property. All guests, as well as owners, are required to conform to all rules and regulations of the properties.
Violators are subject to eviction.
a. Please abide by all noise, traffic, and refuse rules. Please also respect the rights and space of nearby homeowners and other rental guests.
b. Parking is allowed in your designated area ONLY. Some properties allow only two (2) vehicles, no boats, watercraft or RV's. Specific properties do have vehicle registrations. Please inquire about allowed parking for your accommodations, especially if you are taking a multi-family vacation, traveling with leisure craft or will be parking more than two vehicles at your vacation residence at any time during your stay.
• Failure to adhere to rules and regulations for the property can result in immediate eviction without refund.
23) Property Rules and Regulations
Please remember that you are staying in someone`s home during your vacation. Please treat it with care as if it were your own. Please observe all rules and regulations governing the use of the property you are occupying. These rules apply to both owners and guests, and failure to comply can result in eviction.


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Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic formally join NATO, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times lead. Both also front the death of virtuoso violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin at age 82. The Washington Post puts the NATO story in its off-lead spot. It goes with the International Olympic Committee investigative group's recommendation that IOC member Paul Wallwork be expelled for his involvement in the Salt Lake City bribery scandal, that nine members receive warnings, and nine be exonerated. Investigations began following allegations that the bid committee of Salt Lake City, which won the right to host the 2002 games, bribed IOC members who voted on the site issue. IOC VP Dick Pound claims the recommendation represents "a very serious rebuke." But U.S. Olympic Committee members and others criticized the decision, which brings the tally of recommended expulsions to six among 30 investigated members, as too soft. The NYT's story, in its "Sports" section, makes a point the WP misses: The six recommended for expulsion were "relatively powerless," while "the most powerful delegate implicated," Kim Un-Yong of South Korea, was only censured. The implication is that his transgressions were more serious. However, Kim could face further penalization; his case is still open.
In a ceremony at the Truman Presidential Library, chosen because NATO was founded under Truman in 1949, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright welcomed the three countries, represented by their foreign ministers–Poland's Bronislaw Geremek, Hungary's Janos Martonyi, the Czech Republic's Jan Kavan–into NATO.
The NYT piece gives the most concise and thorough background on NATO: formed in reaction to the communist "threat of the Soviet Union under Stalin," it "calls for the collective defense of its members" and originally had 12 members. NATO has expanded thrice before but never, as now, to include "former Eastern-bloc enemies." It also tells the most about Albright, a Prague native who fled after the 1948 Communist takeover.
All the papers note Russian leaders' opposition to the NATO up-sizing, the LAT in the sixth paragraph, the NYT in the ninth. The WP's somewhat exuberant story waits till its 18th graph to note Russia's repeated objections. The LAT quotes a Thursday LAT op-ed piece written by Mikhail Gorbachev: "The problem is … the rejection of the strategy for a new, common European system agreed to by myself and all the Western leaders when we ended the Cold War. I feel betrayed by the West."
Another important point, one the NYT misses and the LAT makes best: NATO operates by unanimity and as such could be paralyzed by the expansion, which the Clinton administration wants to continue.
The LAT calls NATO growth "the foreign policy cornerstone" of Clinton's presidency. The NYT calls it one of "the administration's foremost foreign policy goals," while the WP says "a cornerstone of U.S. security planning for Europe."
The LAT fronts an exclusive that warns of a probable "multi-billion dollar financial crisis" for the nation's private health care system as a result of mismanagement by health plans (like HMOs) and doctor groups, and unsustainable growth and low reimbursement rates in the health care industry. The primary evidence of the predicted crisis: bankruptcy filings by 20 major hospital, physician management, and HMO firms in the last year. The piece notes medical and legal experts don't think sufficient care for patients will be permanently affected, but health care experts think the situation could cause serious structural changes in the U.S. health care system.
An informal coalition of major oil-producing countries, consisting of four OPEC members and Mexico, declared their agreement to reduce oil production by another two million barrels a day; the NYT fronts it. If carried out, the reduction would eventually affect higher gas prices, analysts predict. The story goes high with an analyst's quote that the move "will not kick off a wave of inflation," but goes on to say prices could rise across a range of industries by year's end as a result. (Ain't that inflation?)
Two letters to the WP editor complain the paper was irresponsible in publishing its March 8 lead, "Reagan Building Vulnerable to Attack," a story TP noted, because it provided potential terrorists with information they wouldn't have had otherwise.
The Post's "Style" section fronts JFK Jr.' s visit to boxer Mike Tyson–who's serving a year in jail for assault, is on probation for rape, and bit off part of boxer Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997. Jr. said Tyson "was really putting his life back together." (If only he could put ears back together.) The WP wonders if it was a PR stunt to benefit Jr.' s magazine George; his friends say the editor empathizes with those, like Tyson, who are the victims of bad PR.


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Bayou Monster
The silly little Bayou Monster babies. Who couldn't love these chubby gators?
Light Monster
The playful Mythic Light Monster decided to sneak up on the Light Monster, who happily played along.
Frozenflame Monster
The Frozenflame wonders, "How is there an even rarer version of me?"
Lightswell Monster
The new Lightswell babies like to float around near the ocean floor.
Spiritshine Monster
The Spiritshine Monster babies really want to come to your mountain!!


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Making every house a warm, dry home
Every New Zealander should have a warm, dry, well-ventilated home. This is something the Greens have worked hard for, for decades – and in Government Read More
Every New Zealander should have a warm, dry, well-ventilated home. This is something the Greens have worked hard for, for decades – and in Government Read More
Mothers and babies rely on and value the work of midwives, and the Green Party believes the Government should too. Budget 2018 provides additional support Read More
I had the absolute delight of visiting Middlemore Hospital this week to celebrate their success in tackling climate change. Counties-Manukau DHB have managed to lower Read More
We think Aotearoa is great so we're incredibly excited to show you this video campaign. It's the result of a five-day adventure around New Zealand Read More
Communities are strongest when they work together. We are lucky to work with some amazing community groups and individuals to make good Green change in Read More
New Zealanders want a country which gives everyone a fair go, not where a few people getting richer while others are left stuck behind. We think Read More
Our system of aged care is failing too many of our senior citizens. Last week at a meeting in Stoke-Nelson, we heard more stories of Read More
Last Friday the Abortion Supervisory Committee released their latest report calling for a review of the 40-year-old legislation which governs New Zealand's abortion service. Most Read More
The wellbeing of our children has been my driving force ever since I became a politician. In a rich country like New Zealand there really Read More
Last week, there was extensive media coverage of the murder of a young disabled woman by her mother. Much of this early coverage exclusively focused Read More


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WHS Daily Bulletin
Friday, November 18:
SAVE Bake
Art Club is selling ceramic jewelry containers during lunch today and tomorrow
Sign up for football next year is outside Coach Kunz's room. Please sign up today as we are making plans for weightlifting that will begin on Monday November 28.
Saturday, November 19:
IMEA District Jazz
Festival at
9:00am - Scholastic
Bowl at PORTA HS -
Varsity Kick-off Tourney, Van leaves 7:15 AM
Girls Basketball - Early Bird Tournament –
11:00 AM Riverton vs.
12:30 PM Calvary vs.
2:00 PM St. Teresa vs.
6:00pm - HS Boys Varsity Basketball Purple/Gold Night with Alumni Game
Sunday, November 20:
Youth and Government: Meeting for all members Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2:00 p.m. Fannie May candy will be here next week- there was a delay in processing. Please get Butter Braid money turned in ASAP.
Help your library,
help yourself, and you might win a Nook tablet for your efforts! Barnes & Noble Bookfair from 1-4 p.m. Up to 20% of your purchases,
including purchases in the café. You
must mention
General Announcements:
WHS Choir Students are selling cheesecakes. Please see a choir student to order. Proceeds will help support the WHS vocal music program as well as help with the costs of our June 2012 trip to Disney World. Orders will be taken through Monday, Nov. 28. Delivery is Dec. 8.
Volleyball Banquet – Monday, November 21 – 6:00 PM – WHS Cafeteria – Pick up information in the office. Please remember to bring clean uniforms, warm-ups, etc in a bag with your name on it. If you are unable to attend the banquet, you can drop off your uniform bag in the office on Monday. Any questions, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
FCCLA meeting Monday, November 21st in Mrs. LaFrance's room after school.
SAVE meeting – Wednesday, November 23rd
Attention Seniors: Do you plan to become a teacher? If so, please see the Guidance Department about an opportunity to be nominated for the Golden Apple Scholars Program. This includes scholarship money, paid summer internships, mentoring, Golden Apple summer institutes, and job placement assistance. Nominations have been extended through Friday, November 18th. Students can self-nominate.
Seniors – If you still need to order a cap & gown for graduation, please do so now before prices go up! Call Jostens directly at 217-483-8989.
Sophomores – If you haven't picked up your class ring, Jostens left them in the office. Full payment must be made to receive your ring.
For anyone needing
community service hours, the
Attention Football Players: We will turn in all gear on Tuesday November 22 after school in the Practice Gym. Make sure you have everything on that Tuesday. Make sure that all uniforms are clean! Those of you that do not bring your gear on Tuesday will stay with Coach Kunz after school on Wednesday to get everything out and put your gear away. There will also be a short meeting for all Football Players that are in the class of 2013 that are not currently in a winter sport after all gear is turned in on Tuesday.
The Guidance Webpage
has several new scholarships posted. Several of these award opportunities are restricted to


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The world is in chaos, everyone is beginning to question their own lives and as we move into the future the hope for peace, inspiration, compassion and love has started to deteriorate. There is a shift in the universe and the forces of the divine (Angels) are curious as to know what the divine has in store for humans on earth. Zebudiah, arc angel and protector of the seventh heaven is summoned to protect three prophets on earth which conceal the seals of revelation with new information about the knowledge of self, knowledge which will shatter the minds of man and elevate the human spirit. These three prophets are experiencing their own demons of everyday life and are not ready for the task which is about to befall them. they will experience moments when certain challenges and weird things start to happen and they will have to deal with it and accept it for what it is.
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From divinumofficium:
V. Dóminus vobíscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Deus, qui in Filii tui humilitate iacéntem mundum erexísti: fidelibus tuis perpétuam concéde lætítiam; ut, quos perpétuæ mortis eripuísti casibus, gaudiis fácias perfrui sempitérnis.
Per eundem Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.
R. Amen.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
O God, who, by the humility of Thy Son, didst lift up a fallen world, grant unending happiness to Thy faithful: that those whom Thou hast snatched from the perils of endless death, Thou mayest cause to rejoice in everlasting days
Through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
R. Amen.
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The Liturgical Year
by Dom Guéranger, O.S.B.
The Liturgical Year
by Dom Guéranger, O.S.B.
|Transalpine Redemptorists, Christchurch, New Zealand, Easter 2013
The first stone of the Church is laid; and on this foundation Jesus now begins to build. The shepherd of the sheep and lambs has been proclaimed; it is time to form the fold. The keys of the kingdom have been given to Peter; it is time to inaugurate the kingdom. Now this Church, this fold, this kingdom designate a society which is to be called Christian, after the name of its Founder. This society, composed of the disciples of Christ, is destined to receive within it every individual of the human race; and if all do not actually enter, it is not in consequence of any ban of exclusion. It will subsist to the end of time; for there can be no elect out of its pale. It will be One; for Christ says not: "I will build my Churches;" he speaks but of One. It will be holy; for all the means of sanctification are in its keeping. It will be Catholic, that is, Universal, in order that, being known in all times and places, men may be able to hear its teachings and follow them. It will be apostolic; that is to say, that how long soever this world may last, it will come down, by lawful succession, from these men with whom Jesus is, during these forty days, arranging everything that is connected with its establishment.
Such is to be the Church, out of which there is no salvation for those who, having known her, have refused to become her members. A few days hence, and the world will hear of her existence. The spark that is now but in Judea will soon become a fire spread throughout the whole earth. Before the close of the century, not only will there be members of the Church in every province of the vast Roman Empire, but even in the countries where Rome has never planted the standard of her proud eagles. Nay more, this miraculous propagation is to be perpetual—in every age new apostles will set forth, and win new victories for this immortal Church. Nothing human is lasting; but the Church's ceaseless duration will excite the spleen of incredulity and baffle all its calculations. Persecutions, heresies, schisms, apostasies, and scandals—all will strive to work her ruin; but she will survive them all. The descendants of her bitterest foes will call her mother. Thrones and dynasties, nations, and even whole races, will be carried away by the tide of time: she alone will subsist throughout the ages, stretching out her arms to receive all men, teaching ever the same truths, repeating, even to the last day, the same symbol of faith, and ever faithful to the instructions given her by our Risen Jesus during these forty days preceding his Ascension.
How shall we worthily thank thee, O God our Saviour, for thy having, even at our first entrance into life, made us members of this thy immortal Spouse, which alone possesses thy heavenly teachings and the means whereby is wrought salvation? We have no need to search for thy Church; it is in and by her that we live, even here below, the supernatural life, the perfection of which is to be given to us in heaven, provided we be faithful to grace. Oh, show thy mercy to those countless souls who have not had the privilege we have enjoyed, and whose entrance into thy Church is to cost them many a painful sacrifice. Strengthen them with light; give them courage; rouse them from indifference; bless their efforts; that thus, O divine Shepherd, thy fold may increase, and thy Church, thy Spouse, may be, as thou hast promised she ever shall be, the joyful mother of children!


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The CIA in a statement pushed back against a New York Times report that U.S. spies paid $100,000 to a Russian who said he could provide them with previously stolen hacking tools from the National Security Agency (NSA). The repoprt also claimed the Russian offered to provide damaging information about President Trump, which the CIA said it didn't want, according to the Times.
"The fictional story that CIA was bilked out of $100,000 is patently false," the spy agency said in a statement reported by AFP.
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Day 44
Hiked today: 25.7 +3
Hiked total: 931.9
To katahdin: 1246.4
Today started off well. It was a little cold, but clear and sunny. It was a gorgeous day and flat for a while.
About 5 miles into the hike, my shin started to kill. It had been hurting me for a while but not too bad. We started talking and Andy said it sounds like when he had stress fractures. I was worried my trip may be cut short. I didn't want to walk on it. Luckily, a ranger station wasn't far away. We hiked to a wayside where the station was and asked the rangers if they could drive is to the hospital. They kind of say there half smerking and said they could give us a number of a shuttle. They didn't help at all. We went to rest and eat and called the shuttle, he wanted 65 bucks! I said it wasn't worth it. After the rest it felt a little better and I delt with it for the rest of the day.
We finally got to the road which is 9 miles out of town and started to hitch. The further north we get, the harder its getting to hitch. We went nearly half way before we got a hitch from two teachers who were hiking from Michigan. They brought us to the hospital and I got x-rays taken. Luckily there is no fractures, they have me meds to get rid of the swelling and any pain.
We got a room and slept well after a very very long day of hiking.
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I had a fun time reading This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper. This book is so entertaining in so many ways. You will go through every emotion while reading it. It follows Judd Foxman while he experiences a rather trying time in his life. As the saying goes, when it rains it pours. Judd must come to terms with some of the most difficult obstacles in life, a parent's death and the demise of his marriage. The cherry on top, his family must suddenly come together to sit shiva for seven consecutive days in one house. Oh the drama that ensues will have you flowing amidst laughter and sadness to surprise and then to anger and back through in a loop of sentiments. The characters are easy to connect with and each of their stories touch and tangle together like all families to create a complicated and broken but loving and supportive chaos. A chaos that, unbeknownst to Judd, will carry him through to the other side of this wearisome time. This book was turned into film in 2014. However, you must read the book before you watch the movie, not because the movie is bad but because the book is always better, everybody knows that.
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The world of Sanctuary has been plunged into darkness. The Greater Evils, Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal, walk the mortal realm, blackening the earth and razing civilizations in a quest for power. Enter you, lowly traveler with the blessing of being the protagonist. As you walk into the dingy and ragtag Rogue Encampment a sense of dread overtakes you, for the minions of evil lurk in the darkness slowly encroaching around you.
Track Name: Rogue
Game: Diablo II and Diablo II: Lords of Destruction
System: PC
Composer: Matt Uelmen
This isn't music for a desolate town later on, no; instead of a cheerful tune for a starting town, Blizzard chose this tense piece of music.In my opinion, the Rogue Encampment theme does an extremely good job on setting the entire tone of Diablo II. You, the hero, have to fight off endless hordes of demons and fiends to gain the power to challenge the likes of the Great and Lesser Evils. Everything's dark, spooky, borderline hopeless, and filled with monsters, so here's your starting weapon. Go save the world.
For those unlucky enough to have never played Diablo II, you have truly missed out on one of the best PC games of all time. Randomly generated dungeon crawling doesn't get much better than Diablo II, and nothing's more satisfying than getting an ungodly loot drop, then using your new skills and abilities to shred through bosses and unique mobs. With builds and playstyles only limited to your imagination. Diablo II has ridiculous replayability, and hearing this song only makes me want to start a new file and get to smiting evil all over again.


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Can you get away with 5 days a week? Depending on your goals, possibly. You'd most likely be a faster runner on 6-7 days a week but it mostly depends on what you want out of your running.


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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Some blogs I love
I am prompted to do this post by the discovery of Big Girl Small Budget. Tiny Town. I really love this woman's fearless style, self-imposed challenges, and fierce accessory choices. I could learn a thing or two about necklaces from her.
Of course I am a religious follower of my friend Samira's blog, M. O. D. Style, which showcases many of her spot-on, Cali-casual with a few punk, luxe twists outfits, as well as occasional spotlights on designers, style blogs, and looks she loves. All from the perspective of a mother of two.
I totally dig the DIY, slightly nerdy chic of Rebecca over at We Are Large, People. Not only does she have great style, she always goes the extra mile to show you how you can make or buy the look. Bloomie at 30 Dresses in 30 Days is always fearless and fabulous, Deena at Fat Girls Like Nice Clothes, Too brings a British punk sensibility to her looks, and she always seems to know the big stories before anyone else (like when Marc Jacobs announced he would be designing a plus-size line!!!). And of course Xtina at Musings of a Fatshionista always keeps it high fashion and editorial. And I frequently discover more obscure plus-size vendors through her.
There are several more, but none of them are updating much lately. But stick 'em in your RSS anyway (heh, never noticed how that could be punny until now):
What else should I be reading?
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Most people's expectations of robots are driven by fantasy. These marvelous machines, optimists hope, will follow Moore's law, doubling in quality every 18 months, and lead to a Jetsonian utopia. Or, as pessimists fear, humanoid bots will reproduce, increase their intelligence, and wipe out humanity.
Both visions are wrong. —By Jordan Pollack —Ethics for the Robot Age (Wired)


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Prior to joining the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division workforce over 16 years ago, Phil Bayarena served in the Navy for six years. However, it's the specific experience he's gained at China Lake and his knack for repurposing materials that helped him build a diode checker kit, which earned him two patents in November 2017.
"I was kind of surprised when I found out," Bayarena said. "My father-in-law has a couple patents and I remember him saying, 'Hey, when you're working on stuff out there, just keep in mind that if you have to make something because there's nothing out there to test it, it might be patentable.' Getting the award is pretty cool."
Bayarena, a systems engineer for the Electronic Warfare Systems Division, works on radar system development and diodes are a basic component to radar receivers. While using a multimeter, a tool often used to measure voltage, resistance, current or continuity, to check his diodes for efficiency, Bayarena realized that the current coming from the multimeter would be too strong for the sensitivity of the diode needed for his equipment. Due to the sensitivity of the diode, the multimeter would, essentially, destroy it.
In just one day, Bayarena researched, gathered materials from off the range and developed a kit that would adapt the multimeter to match the current of the diode for testing. His second patent came from making the kit scalable for different ranges within the limitations of the multimeter.
"I found the parts I used in a storage can of old parts," Bayarena said. "The parts could have been bought in the '80s as far as I know. It was just a matter of knowing how to configure them. Out at our range, we do a lot of fabrication; we always have. A lot of times, though, it's very, very unique to one thing or one application. With this diode checker, I thought there'd be plenty of application for other people, so I tried it and it worked."
Continuing to heed his father-in-law's advice, Bayarena is already working on developing his next patent. Senior technicians and engineers, Bayarena said, have had a hand in shaping him as he continues to grow in his field.
"I don't know if I would be where I am today without their willingness to answer my questions or point me in the right direction," he said, "and I can't forget how much I've learned from working with such a diverse group of individuals. I appreciate them for that."


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Debbie, a pleasant lady who works inside the jewelry shop put the display together. She's recently had an experience with breast cancer, and she is the one who painted the glasses. They sell for $20 each and a portion of the proceeds go to support a cure for Breast Cancer.
If interested, you may reach Debbie at: mackinnonjewelers AT verizon Dot net
Debbie's friend wrote the poem.
A Toast To Your Life
Breast Cancer is real and among us.
You can beat and overcome it.
For you are strong and you are alive.
This glass is a toast to your life.
Come what may, don't lose faith,
For look how far you've come.
Look forward and treasure each moment.
This glass is a toast to your life.
Filled with love, hugs, and kisses,
This is a drink of well-wishes,
Of healing and the power to overcome.
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