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Husband, Father, Wage Earner, Jogger, Church Member --
You try to be your best in all your roles:
Being a Mason can make you a better man.
Take a look through these questions and then ask yourself:
"Can joining the Masons help me better myself through service to others?"
A Mason is a member of the world's oldest and largest fraternity. Masons join together because:
- They want to do good in the world.
- They want to do good inside their own minds.
- They enjoy being together with other men they like and respect.
Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest Fraternity. Its history and tradition date to antiquity. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is neither a forum nor a place for worship. Instead, it is a friend of all religions which are based on the belief in one God.
Many of our nation's early patriots were Freemasons, as well as thirteen signers of the Constitution and fourteen Presidents of the United States beginning with George Washington. Today, the more than four million Freemasons around the world come from virtually every occupation and profession. Within the Fraternity, however, they all meet as equals. They come from diverse political ideologies, but they meet as friends. They come from virtually every religious belief, but they all believe in one God.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry has always been: how so many men, from so many different walks of life, can meet together in peace, never have any political or religious debates, always conduct their affairs in harmony and friendship, and call each other " Brother!"
Masonry, or Freemasonry, is a fraternity so old that its origins have been lost in time. It probably started with the guilds of stonemasons who built the great castles and cathedrals of the Middle Ages and might have been influenced by the Knights Templar, a group of Christian warrior monks formed in 1118 to help protect pilgrims making trips to the Holy Land.
Masonry was formalized in 1717 when the first "Grand Lodge" was formed in England. Today, there are about 13,200 Masonic lodges in the U.S.
The word "lodge" refers to two things: a group of Masons meeting in a particular place and the place in which they meet. The term, "lodge," comes from the structures which the medieval stonemasons built against the sides of the cathedrals during construction. During the winter, when construction work was stopped, they lived in their lodges and worked at carving stone.
Masonic buildings are sometimes called "temples," because much of the symbolism Masonry uses to teach its lessons comes from the building of King Solomon's Temple in the Holy Land.
Masons are men of charity and good works. In fact, Masonry is the world's leading charitable organization, contributing nearly $2 million a day to charitable causes which they have established themselves. Our hospitals for burned and crippled children are known worldwide and are just part of the work we do.
All Masons believe in one God and in respect for each other.
We're proud of our philosophy and practice of "making good men better." Therefore, only men of the age of 18 or older and of high character are considered for membership. Every applicant must state his belief in the existence of a Supreme Being. Atheists are not accepted into our fraternity.
You must ask a Masonic friend to recommend you. You must then sign a petition, stating your age, occupation and place of residence. Members of the Lodge will then vote on your admissions after careful consideration of your character and reputation.
If you don't know a mason, you can contact a Lodge close to you for more information. Most Lodges are listed in phone books under Fraternal Organizations. Ask around in your family. You may be surprised to find your father, grandfather or uncle may be a Mason.
if you want help on becoming a Mason, contact us.
Actually, Masonry isn't very secretive at all, although it sometimes seems to have that reputation. We make no secret of our membership --- we wear rings, lapel pins and tie tacks with Masonic emblems. Our buildings are clearly marked and are listed in phone books. Lodge activities are even listed in newspapers in smaller towns!
Like most fraternities, however, we do have some secrets, and these fall into two categories:
Ways to identify ourselves to each other as Masons.
We have special grips and passwords (like many other fraternal organizations) which we keep secret so that unscrupulous people can't pass themselves off as Masons to obtain assistance under false pretenses.
Masonic secrets
When you truly accept responsibility for your own life and realize that real happiness comes from helping others, you experience certain changes. It's almost impossible to put these changes into words, to describe them to others. (It's like trying to describe a sunset or the feeling you get when you hear our National Anthem.) It's not that these "secrets" may not be told, but that they simply cannot be put into words.
Frankly, if we're a "secret society," then we're the worst-kept secret in town!
No. Religion plays an important part in Masonry, but Masonry itself is most definitely not a religion.
As we've already mentioned, our members must have a belief in God. No atheist can ever become a Mason.
We open our meetings with prayer. And one of the first lessons we teach is that one should pray for divine counsel and guidance before starting an important undertaking. But we are not a religion. We believe strongly in the importance of religion and encourage our members to be active in the religion and church of their choice. We teach that without religion, a man is alone and lost and cannot reach his full potential.
We all use ritual every day. Shaking hands when you meet a friend is a ritual. Standing for the National Anthem before a baseball games is a ritual. Our lives are filled with ritual.
Masonry uses ritual because it's an effective way to teach the important values we talked about earlier. Masonry's ritual is very rich because it's so very old. It has developed over centuries to contain some beautiful language and ideas. But when you think about it, there's nothing unusual about ritual. It's part of everyday life!
A degree is a stage or level of membership in the Masons. It is also the ceremony by which you attain the three levels of membership:
- Entered Apprentice
- Fellowcraft
- Master Mason
During the Middle Ages, when a man joined a craft, such as the stonemasons, he was first apprenticed. As he learned the skills of the craft, he became a "Fellow of the Craft." (What we call a "Journeyman" today.) And finally, he attained the level called "Master of the Craft."
Our degrees teach the great lessons of life-the importance of honor and integrity, of being a person on whom others can rely, of being both trusting and trustworthy, of realizing that you have a spiritual nature, the importance of self-control, of knowing how to love and be loved and of knowing how to keep confidences so that others may open up to you without fear.
As a candidate, you'll attend three meetings to receive the three Masonic Degrees. The Degrees are solemn, enlightening lessons and are an enjoyable experience with absolutely no uncomfortable or embarrassing moments.
It is through the Degrees that the principles of Masonry are taught and where you'll learn that your family and your own necessary vocations are to be considered above Masonry.
Once you become a Master Mason, you will be welcomed as a "Brother" in any of the thousands of Masonic Lodges throughout the world.


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Delivering bespoke programmes, sessions and 1‐2‐1 interventions which are aimed at enabling individuals to firstly gain an insight into where they are, issues that need to be addressed and desire to change and improve. Through tailored sessions with challenge, critique and support, measureable outcomes are not only agreed, but action plans with specific and timely steps agreed. Detailed performance measures are developed, either as an evolution of current tools or to compliment them and serve as support through simplicity in cause‐and‐effect linkage. Interactions will ensure there is a clear 'line of sight' for each person showing how their efforts and actions deliver enhanced performance.
Team Building
The need must first be understood, not just by the client, but the whole team. Once the basic need for improvement in team working is agreed, clear challenges and tasks are set which draw out not just learning, but also a clarity of both understanding and appreciation of actions each person can and will take to improve the team cohesion and functioning. While there is always the serious side to team building, enjoyment and fun perform a critical role in enabling change and enhanced team cohesion.
Leadership Development
Everyone is a learner, a lifelong learner, and leadership is not just a case of talent and ability, but a commitment to serving others in pursuit of the organisations goals. Leaders can be supported to achieve so much more through focused insight, personal reflection and skills development. Through a close, collaborative and detailed review of individuals current position, a combination of challenge, reflection and subsequent specific skills development combined with time for planning, implementation and review, allow participants the opportunity to really understand their leadership journey and act accordingly.

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Visitor Center to Maryland Heights Loop is a 9.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
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nature trips
trail running
bird watching
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We took our dog from the visitors center up to the overlook. Its a beautiful walk about 9 miles round trip. Well marked with very clear paths. We went in March and I bet in warmer months it gets popular on weekends, so be prepared for crowds.
Great hike with many wonderful views. When you come down the steps from visitors center and cross over the road there is a sign for the River trail. This trail follows the Shenandoah into Harpers ferry as well. It is not well maintained and there are no markers but a clear trail that follows the river. Beautiful scenery especially at daybreak. The round trip to Maryland heights then back thru Harpers ferry makes for a great day of hiking.
Love the steps and the little waterfalls
We missed the last 6:45 bus in town back to the visitors center. We hiked in dark but had flashlights. This hike would have been fine if:
1. We hadn't done part of the Maryland Heights hike snd were tired from it and
2. Stayed on the road because it was dark instead of going up 97 stone awkward steps even with flashlights. Some steps have high risers and I found hard as a shorter person. At that point it was after 8:00 and I think it would have been safe to stay on the road as most people would be gone and not driving on it.
There is a path next to the road for most of this trail. I believe the steps area equates to .3 miles and going down would be ok but I don't think I'd go up them again.
Easy hike and stroller accessible has a lot of history
Easy hike with lots of historic value.
Nice easy hike that is wide open and offers many stopping points for historical moments
Its beautiful but definitely a easy-moderately easy hike especially if you hike near Harper's Ferry.
Beauitful views
fun, historical hike to and around the town.
The part down along the Shenandoah east of the 340 bridge is very nice. Lots of ruins of old mills and locks on Virginius Island and the river has some decent rapids through here.
Well maintained park. It was New Years Day and a lot of people were on the trail.
Easy Walk......
Great views with a good scale up the cut stone steps. It was a little steamy in June.
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Financial Planning 3/13
Jeff Bogue, CFP, who was quoted in the December, 2012 edition of the Wall Street Journal, spoke to a few dentists in New Hampshire about "Retirement Planning Challenges". Here are some highlights:
Rules (There are none.)
Many people like to have "Rules" and simple answers to complex questions in the manner of people like Suze Orman. Usually such "advice" is only a starting point and must be tailored to individual circumstances.
Track spending. When a person knows what current spending is, it is easier to project how that will change in retirement.
Understand the impact of housing.
A house should not be considered a "slam dunk" investment, and downsizing doesn't always provide the benefits one expects. As we all know, housing values can quickly plummet and houses are not liquid at all.
Renting can be preferable to owning because of: 1) increased flexibility in ability to move, 2) Reduction in maintenance costs, (older houses have higher maintenance costs), 3) Houses shouldn't be counted on as part of a financial plan for accumulating retirement funds which should be spinning off cash.
Reverse mortgages are the only way houses can provide funds, but this reduces estate values (if that is important to you).
As long as one is alive, there is ALWAYS a housing cost, even if living with the kids. If the parent isn't paying it, the children are.
Social Security
Should be considered "longevity insurance". Social security will pay as long as the recipient lives. There are specific strategies for claiming benefits that depend on ages of spouses as well as contributions.
Long Term Care insurance (LTCI)
If a person can find it, LTCI can be a helpful part of planning, even if a person purchases only partial coverage of the cost of nursing care.
This should be no surprise. The government has a special knack for adjusting numbers and statistics to make things seem better than they actually are. They have changed the way the CPI is measured. Here is a link to check out; http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/inflation-charts as it relates to inflation. Inflation is about 2 percentage points higher than what the government's pre-1980 rates would show. So, it is important to build in an inflation factor in projections about how much money a person will need in retirement.
Future Focus
It is important to develop a long-term vision. Contrary to this, people often place a higher value on whatever is in the present and short-term thus short-changing the future. Many people succumb to immediate gratification, and thus jeopardize their later years. This is particularly true with how average people invest, selling when a downturn creates fear of falling prices, and buying the euphoria of peaking values. The result, then, is buying high and selling low. As Jeff said, "We do more damage to our portfolios than the markets do".
We shouldn't trust our instincts because these "instincts" are emotions often stemming from childhood beliefs and "scripts" that have gotten into our brain from folklore, popular opinion, or family traditions with little basis on fact. Portfolios should be managed objectively using numbers, not emotions. In addition what had been true in the past may no longer be valid in the future, and we need to be able to adapt, and change as the underlying numbers change.
Periodic Review
With annual review a portfolio can be tweaked and adjusted to keep it in balance as markets and circumstances change. Asset allocation is one way to do reduce risk.
Jeff can be reached at email@example.com , phone: 207-646-2478, or by mail: Bogue Asset Management LLC, 74 Merriland Ridge Road, Wells, ME 04090
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ETSI TC ITS has approved the updates of test suites for ISO ITS communication and management protocols ISO 24102-4:2013 (IICP), ISO 24102-5:2013 (FSAP), and ISO 29281-1:2013 (FNTP):
These test suites were updated by WG2 according to the requirements from STF 455. STF 455 validated the test suites against implementations from two vendors, i.e.
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Overriding the objections of nearby homeowners, the La Canada Flintridge City Council this week picked a Foothill Boulevard site for a planned 75-foot cellular telephone tower.
The council's decision clears the way for Los Angeles Cellular Telephone Co. to erect its tower on Crescenta-Canada YMCA property.
LACTC had received approval from the state Public Utilities Commission to build a cellular phone tower, or monopole, in La Canada Flintridge. City officials said they have no authority to override that but can mitigate the tower's effect by selecting an unobtrusive location and requiring landscaping and a fence to keep out trespassers.
"There has been a mandate . . . by the PUC. This is the best site we can put together," Councilman John W. Hastings said shortly before casting his vote for the YMCA site.
Added Councilman J. Bixby Smith: "It's a sort of a no-win situation."
Last year, LACTC proposed building a 150-foot tower at Angeles Crest Highway and Foothill Boulevard, in the center of the city's commercial district. It also proposed two alternate sites, Foothill Intermediate School on the city's main thoroughfare and the YMCA, situated amid residential neighborhoods.


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Performance Studies.Introduction to theatrical transformations of traditional notions of drama into the broader category of performance, and to the performative field that seeks to understand them. Topics include the crossing of formal boundaries, the development of new technical possibilities, the role of uncertainty in the process of making a performance, and the purposes of performance, which range from the social to the spiritual and from the political to the personal. Theoretical readings and performances including works by Wagner, Artaud, Brecht, Benjamin, Chaplin, O'Neill, Stanislavski, Barthes, and Anderson. One course.
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Do I need to change my weight-training workout to see better results?
Yes. Because your body adapts, you won't continue to see results with the same routine. After weeks or months of training, it may seem almost effortless to do the same exercises that once exhausted you. For continued improvement, you'll need to make your workouts progressively harder or change the activity. I generally recommend making a few alterations in a fitness program every four to eight weeks. You don't need to transform your workout -- just tweak one or two of the following variables.
Frequency: the number of times you work a muscle per week. Two to three times is optimal. Muscles need rest between workouts, so leave 24 to 48 hours before training the same muscle again.
Repetition, or "rep": one complete action of an exercise. The heavier the weight, the fewer repetitions needed.
Training set: a predetermined number of repetitions of a specific activity.
Resistance: the weight used to perform the exercise. The weight will affect the number of repetitions and the number of sets you are able to perform. But don't increase it by more than 5% per week.


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Numerous cats think they rule the globe, or at least your house. They can be an enigma from the minute they enter your home. With proper details, you can care for them simply, even if you cannot make sure you them. Here are a few useful tips to teach you how to care for your cat.
You must not use products created for other animals. Some can be fairly hazardous, and even fatal, when used on a cat. Flea products particularly. Canine flea products can be deadly to a cat. In real truth, your cat needs to be stored a length from any pet just flea-dealt with for the very first number of several hours.
Kitty claws can be really damaging to cloth and furnishings. If your kitty is performing this, a single way to redirect his habits is to buy a scratching submit or cat tower. It is considerably far better if your cat uses his claws on that, rather than your home furniture. Your cat will at some point recognize they should only use the post or tower for scratching.
Typically, cats love to remain on the counter. Cats like heights and like to see every thing happening around them. To support avoid your cat from doing this, you can set up tall places particularly for your cat. A cat tower around the kitchen area will ensure that cats will not likely lay on your counter.
Your cat most likely spends quite a bit of time grooming. When the cat's hair is more time, this could guide to hairballs. If your cat requirements guidance with this dilemma, consider a unique diet. There are meals on the industry for cats that especially offer with the hairball problems and are good for the cat.
The tips you've go through can support you care for your cat. Use the tips to make sure your cat's needs are satisfied. The your cat may possibly lastly start off to be a little a lot more welcoming. Could be!


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"With enough coffee, I feel as though all things are possible. Many of them are highly unlikely, but they are possible!"
As of 2016, roughly 50% of American adults drink coffee on a daily basis. That is a staggering number of people that are either coffee connoisseurs or literally cannot function without tall cup of Joe. For the other 50% of Americans, I either don't know how you function or I would argue that you're getting your energy via other means.
For the purpose of this article, we'll stick with those consuming coffee. Coffee is one hell of a drug! It is one of the most highly studied substances out there. Mainly thanks to it powerhouse stimulant called Caffeine.
Lets take a closer look at coffee – everything from the benefits to the cons.
~ Increased Athletic Performance – There are countless studies out there linking coffee to improved athletic performance. Consistently across the board, the verdict is "YES! It does have a positive impact." The average increase seems to be roughly 11 to 12%.
These numbers will vary based off of a number variables. Tolerance (do you drink coffee often or rarely) and caffeine intake. Standard recommendations for daily caffeine intake range from 1.5 to 4 mg/lb body weight (3 to 9 mg/kg) taken one hour before exercise.
Coffee stimulates the adrenal glands which in turn release adrenaline. This is your "fight-or-flight" hormone and is what's correlated to your improve athletic performance.
Grab your Folgers and head over to the Squat rack!
~ Improved Mental Focus – Coffee/Caffeine and your Central Nervous System are essentially BFFs. A study by the European Food Safety Authority concluded that there is a direct correlation between improved mental alertness & increased attention and a 75mg serving of caffeine.
Feeling sluggish (whether from a night out drinking or poor night's sleep), jet lagged, dipping into a food coma or just plain dragging ass today? Slam back a cup of coffee and get your energizer bunny on.
Want to maximize the effect? Shoot to have your coffee breaks between 9:30-11:30am or 1:30-5pm. Cortisol levels tend to drop here so coffee acts as a nice boost.
~ Fat Loss – This does not mean go get your favorite Frappuccino and justify it because "coffee" has fat loss qualities. Coffee can help jumpstart the process of lipolysis, which is when your body releases free fatty acids into the bloodstream. That we then use as energy!
Coffee can also provide you with a boost in your metabolism. The more calories you're burning, the closer you're getting to your goal.
~ Body Armor – You ever hear the term superfood? I'm sure you have. Well coffee is so common that it no longer qualifies on that list but don't sleep on coffee's superfood qualities. Your average cup of java contains a lot of antioxidants, that work as little soldiers defending you against free radicals within your body. Studies have shown that coffee
Additionally, the polyphenols found in coffee may help prevent a number of diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Looks like coffee is just a big old cup of health!
~ Brain Power – Sometimes we worry so much about the physical that we forgot about what on the inside … like our brain! Our brain requires consistent stimulation, "exercise" and nourishment to ensure that we stay sharp in old age.
Coffee can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Dementia. Three powerful, yet common neurodegenerative disease.
Strong brains are sexy too so drink up and stay caffeinated!
I could honestly keep going and going with this list. Growing up in a Colombian household, I'm pretty sure my first bottle ever had some Bustelo or Folgers in it.
It is absolutely true when they say "Coffee is a powerful drug." Because it is! And there are zero regulations on it. So imagine our luck having easy access to such a fantastic substance.
Sure there are some potential side effects
- Stomach irritation
- Increase blood pressure
- Heartburn
- Jitters & Anxiety
- Desensitized to caffeine
However, with most good things – too much of it can be bad. This requires you, the individual, to assess your tolerance and be fully aware of how you feel afterwards.
Coffee for sure gets Eat . Whey . Love's stamp of approval. Grab your favorite mug, fill it up with your favorite brew and spread happiness & positivity everywhere…
But don't spread it our way until we've had our coffee. jk jk 😉


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^^santa email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-40961327606116219002011-01-05T20:33:44.688-04:002011-01-05T20:33:44.688-04:00I recently purchased the trilogy in the collection...I recently purchased the trilogy in the collection, 785 pages. I only got it because the first chapter was featured in the back of The Fallen 2, the last series I read. What I didn't realize, was that this book would touch me on every level imaginable. Because of it, I believe I have become a better person. His view on life and 'death' brightened my spirits. I'm 14, and usually, most teens are superficial, but I am definately not like that... Anymore. Nor, do I think I ever was. Anyways, I just was looking for his official site, and I happened upon this website. I just felt I should leave a comment describing how deep 785 paperback bundle actually touched me. Thank you Christopher Pike. :)firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-5568290943660101672010-08-10T21:22:16.240-03:002010-08-10T21:22:16.240-03:00COMMENTING A YEAR LATER, like I do... Pike's ...COMMENTING A YEAR LATER, like I do...

Pike's characters are always busy writing his books. I'm almost positive it happens in at least one other novel. Also, notice how he likes to name characters "Chris" and "Kevin" after himself (pen name and real name)? Isn't there a Kevin Christopher in one of the previous books?

Remember Me is great, and the sequels really do drag it down. Of course I read them anyway, several times. I LOVED the switched-at-birth/incest plot--how scandalous!!!--and Shari's finding out about it by her life "flashing before her eyes," like people say it does when you die. Plus there's Ouija boards and trances, and the random Good Deed they do by scaring the cop's daughter straight. Good times.notemilyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-52618447946837432672009-08-29T14:01:58.167-03:002009-08-29T14:01:58.167-03:00OMG, I have the italian translation of this book, ...OMG, I have the italian translation of this book, and I can't believe they left so much of it out! that is: 1) Shari and Dan having (a difficult time with) sex; 2) the "Big" Beth reference; 3) Dan and Beth making out; 4) the red-light part of Dan's dream; 5) Shari & Peter playing angel & devil (my copy just says they scare the girl into not taking drugs anymore). Apparently, they took away all the *cough cough* parts and even more...so I'm grateful for this review, that let me know what I missed. Anyway, I have a number of Pike's books (some of them in the original version), and I learned that all the translation kind of "resumed" them here and there, I can't really understand why. It can't only be a matter of prudery (should I say censorship? grrr), because, for example, in "Remember me 3" they cut off Shari's story-within-the-story...Well,anyway, thanks for this blog (very amusing, too). I may consider buying "Remember me" again in english now - not for the dirty parts I missed (LOL), but because I hate the idea to have it in a mutilated version! It is my favourite Pike's book, and the very first one that I bought - because I read the recap on a book catalogue and it entrigued me so much. BTW, I'm really too old to read Pike's books, but who cares email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-86583354574031706552008-09-30T14:10:00.000-03:002008-09-30T14:10:00.000-03:00This is such a messy, messy book, but parts of it ...This is such a messy, messy book, but parts of it are written so beautifully. When they talk about death and being afraid...it's like real writing, very impressive for Mr. Pike. And when Shari says at the end, "I want people to remember me." it just pulled on my heartstrings. Definitely my favorite Pike firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-27636787883314472772008-08-19T02:32:00.000-03:002008-08-19T02:32:00.000-03:00Haha, Pike just likes screwing with our brains. I...Haha, Pike just likes screwing with our brains. I think that's actually one of the plots for one of his other books though. :P

And I think it's great that you reply so quickly. It shows how dedicated to your blog and I really appreciate it because I love reading it. ^firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-56592495718862960192008-08-18T21:28:00.000-03:002008-08-18T21:28:00.000-03:00I was confused writing it, so the possibility of e...I was confused writing it, so the possibility of error is HUGE. Too twisty for my brain!

But look at me: replying to you 8 minutes later... because I never leave my computer. I'm more embarrassed. Maybe I should come back later.LongWinterhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-36151383090930024702008-08-18T21:17:00.000-03:002008-08-18T21:17:00.000-03:00Haha, omg. I think you're right and that's what I...Haha, omg. I think you're right and that's what I meant. I feel like a ditz and I'm embarassed now. I blame Pike and his crazy confusing plots. :firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-48691795831702849442008-08-17T17:05:00.000-03:002008-08-17T17:05:00.000-03:00Oh... the way I interpreted it is that Amanda was ...Oh... the way I interpreted it is that Amanda was their real daughter (biological) and she killed Shari (unintentional lifelong impostor), and Amanda (real) is being charged by the police... guess it could be either way???LongWinterhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-65429659040216716872008-08-17T15:05:00.000-03:002008-08-17T15:05:00.000-03:00I loved this story as a kid and it's still one of ...I loved this story as a kid and it's still one of his best. Thanks for the recap!

By the way, I think this part was backwards: "So, the sad part is that the Cooper's real daughter killed their fake daughter and is being charged for it." Should be "fake" then "real."email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-28299952806022591212008-08-03T01:10:00.000-03:002008-08-03T01:10:00.000-03:00Kelly : Hey, thanks for thinking of me and my hard...Kelly : Hey, thanks for thinking of me and my hard-to-find books situation. I think I feel the same as you about the Remember Me sequels, except 3 is borderline ok so far, and 2 is like WTF for me.

Zanne : It was just an unnammed short story, unfortunately. But if Pike-within-a-Pike is your thing, Remember Me 3 is JAM PACKED.LongWinterhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-1088103517299048872008-08-01T16:54:00.000-03:002008-08-01T16:54:00.000-03:00Oh! And also cool that there was a reference to "T...Oh! And also cool that there was a reference to "The Eternal Enemy" in this book. I remember that, and being SO excited when Eternal Enemy came out! In the book, did they actually call it Eternal Enemy, or did it have a different title? I seem to remember it was called something else, but it's been firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-73729890833837021122008-08-01T16:49:00.000-03:002008-08-01T16:49:00.000-03:00"Hangin' with Shari Cooper" - ha! I ..."Hangin' with Shari Cooper" - ha! I really liked this book and I want to re-read it. It's one of the ones that I remember the most. I have always been fascinated by stories about babies switched at birth.

I totally based my views & thoughts on death and suicide on this book. (prior to reading this book, I really didn't know much about suicide). Pike made such an impression on me when I was younger. This came out in 1989, so I was probably around 11 when I read firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734839095698218552.post-41045624343906472882008-08-01T15:09:00.000-03:002008-08-01T15:09:00.000-03:00Oh wow, I never realized that there was a referenc...Oh wow, I never realized that there was a reference to The Eternal Enemy in this book! I can't wait to see your write-up about it.

Out of all three books, I think I liked this one the best. The second one was all right, and the third one...oh man. What was up with the third one? But yeah, if Pike had never continued after Remember Me, I think I would've been perfectly fine with that; it's a compact story with a plot that flows and generally has some logic to it, and Shari was a perfectly likeable female protagonist (something that is apparently way harder to find than it should be). What really grabbed me was Shari's reaction to her funeral and how cavalier some of her friends were after her death (see: Beth and Dan).

It did take me a few reads to figure out exactly what had happened between Shari's true parentage and the whole Parish-Foulton mix-up, which is probably why I remember this book as well as I do. And I still got confused again when I read that part in your review!

(About your Pike booklist: I think I have Execution of Innocence, but I haven't had the time to go through my packed books. I'll see what I can do this weekend.)Kellyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Special to the Chronicle
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is a big step closer to replacing its aging trailers with a new modular building, thanks to several recent major contributions.
At an event on Friday, Denise Eastlick, executive director of the Osoyoos Desert Society, said recent contributions by the Town of Osoyoos and the Osoyoos Credit Union (OCU) have brought the society nearly halfway to its fundraising goal of $120,000.
The society is launching a fundraising campaign, including a GoFundMe page, to try to raise the remainder.
The Town of Osoyoos contributed $40,000 from Resort Municipality Initiative funds and OCU contributed $13,840.
This is enough, said Eastlick, to let the society place its order for a 12-by-60-foot modular building that will house exhibits and the admission office.
The new building, to be installed in the fall, will replace three aging mobile buildings, one of which had to undergo extensive repairs in the spring due to flooding over the winter and rodent infestation.
Lee McFadyen, president of the Osoyoos Desert Society's board, said the new building is needed if the society is to continue its work preserving and showing the rare antelope brush ecosystem.
"We had some grandiose plans for a beautiful $1.5 million building," McFadyen said, acknowledging that it's very difficult to raise the funds and the time isn't right.
"In doing the repairs, we realized that we cannot continue with this building and we have to put something up," she said. "So we had a real hard look at it and it was a difficult decision for the board to make."
She said the existing buildings were a gift and were already old when the society got them.
"They'd been past their best-before date for quite some time, but they have served us well and allowed us to operate," she said.
McFadyen noted that the Okanagan Valley has seen a steady decline in the antelope brush ecosystem on which many species depend.
This ecosystem essentially ends around Penticton, although there are small pockets elsewhere.
"It is being diminished in Washington State and further south where there was once quite a lot of it," said McFadyen, adding that it is a red-listed ecosystem, meaning it is threatened with extirpation or extinction.
The Desert Centre's primary function is to conserve a portion of this environment and through guided tours, signage and special events, to educate people about it, McFadyen said.
More than 30 people attended Friday's event, including supporters of the Osoyoos Desert Centre, and dignitaries including MP Richard Cannings, MLA Linda Larson, Mayor Sue McKortoff, Councillor Jim King and Anna Relvas from OCU.


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As parents, the question we too often ask is "what things do we want our children to do?" What we should be asking is "what do we want our children to be?"
Q&A with Volleyball Coach Beth Wilmeth
University of Northwestern's volleyball team just finished their season with the second most wins in school history. Head Coach Beth Wilmeth talked to Upward Sports about the team's success and their "honor calls" system.
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Coaches make a huge impact in the life of any young athlete. In fact, Rev. Billy Graham once said, "A coach will impact more young people in one year than the average person does in a lifetime." That impact can be either positive or negative. Unfortunately, it is true that second to parent involvement, coaches are the leading cause of why youth drop out of sports altogether.


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The Examen is a nightly prayer that was given to us by St Ignatius of Loyola. We can also do it at midday if you wish. Jesuits are encouraged to do it twice a day.
It is one way to become aware of the Presence of God in our daily lives. We review our day (or morning) with thanksgiving for all of the blessings we have received. We also ask God to help us see where we could have done things better.
We ask the Holy Spirit to guide us and accompany us on this review of the day. Some people also imagine Jesus sitting next to them as they go through the day.
This is always a very gentle exercise. When we have come up short – we ask Our God to give us the grace to do it better next time. We never beat-up on ourselves. Remember we are in the LOVING Presence of our God.
We can go to YouTube and find many versions of this prayer. There is an Examen prayer card at http://www.ignatianspirituality.com – or you may try the following steps:
1. Find a quiet place where you will not be distracted. Begin with the sign of the Cross and see yourself in God's Presence. This is your meeting place with God. It could be at your desk or on your bed – in a chapel- anywhere you can spend a few minutes with your God.
2. Review your day – Give thanks for the times when you were aware of the Presence of God in every person you met – and in every situation. The times you did not become aware of God – ask for HIS pardon and the grace to see HIM next time.
3. Look at your emotions – what energized you? What drained you? What was God saying to you?
4. Pick one experience of the day and pray on and about it. See what God wanted you to learn from this. ( You may want to use a journal to track the growth of your relationship with God).
5. Look forward to tomorrow with hope. Plan your day with God. Ask Him to let you be able and willing to see Him in every Person you meet and in every situation. Most of all ask His grace to be a light and an example of Jesus To everyone you encounter.
6. End with a a short prayer like the Our Father or the Hail Mary or The Glory be. you may want to ask St. Ignatius to pray for you and end with the sign of the Cross.
This should be a short prayer and should take around five to fifteen minutes. Make it your own. Use the steps as guidelines not mandates. Remember it is a meeting with you and your God.
Please enjoy this short video on how to do the Examen.
I hope that video showed you how simple an examine is. Notice the steps are not written in stone. You may want to use google or youTube and look for other versions of the Examen and come up with a format best suited to you and your present circumstances.
Here is another video that tells about the examen from many different perspectives. It is short an I hope very informative:
So, that's it for this week!
May we walk in the loving Presence of The Holy Trinity
Blessings, GgS


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There is a new deal for you guys up on the Subrosa Brand web store. For just $29.99 you can get yourself two T-shirts and a pair of grips. Isn't that cheap? Of course it is, so hit their store and get yourself and your handlebar geared up.
Subrosa Grab N' Grib Bag
The Shadow Conspiracy is entering it's eleven year as a brand, so Ryan Sher, who rides both for Shadow and Subrosa, decided to make something special. He decided to make a limited edition "Up To 11" complete bike, that will be built using only Shadow and Subrosa parts. Now available, but only 100 made, so act quick before they are all gone. Watch how this bike is made in the edit above and than go, contact your local shop or favorite mail order and get it for yourself.
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Hoang Tran Bike Check
Odyssey threw together photos and parts list of Hoang Trans current Subrosa Villicus Prime setup in size 20.5″, that is build up using mostly Odyssey parts. There is also one nice turndown down the stairs photo in there as you can see above.
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Subrosa – Greg D'Amico Fubrosa Edit
Subrosa's Canadian Skeleton rider Greg D'Amico has been working on a new edit for the company recently with Charlie Crumlish and here is the final product, edited to a Motörhead song. Black and white, Motörhead in the background and solid street riding, what you want more?
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Subrosa – Get Buck Sale
Guys over at Subrosa have a good offer for you, for only $21.99 you can get yourself a tank top and a free camo koozie. Head over to their Corner store, cause this deal is available exclusively through their online shop. Remember, act fast, these will go fast.
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Subrosa 2014 Complete Bikes
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Subrosa 2013 / 2014 Catalog
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To gain an online presence, your company must be seen. One of the best ways to be "seen" today is on a social media site. Social media helps you gain attention, it's the perfect place to market. Social media mastery may be the difference between making a decent living or not. The following are some good social media marketing ideas to boost your chances of success.
In order to achieve the best possible results, create links to tie everything together. Be sure your blog has easy to see links to your Facebook page, your YouTube videos and Twitter. On your profile page on Twitter, make sure to include the link to your Facebook page and blog. These links will help you reach out to a wider audience and the same people will be exposed to your content more than once.
Don't rush into just any strategy that looks good, but instead carefully consider the level of marketing that will genuinely benefit your business. If you just throw money at the newest and latest social trends and the quickly move on to the next, you'll never get anywhere. Get together a strategy that outlined your plan of attack and go forth accordingly.
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In order to increase your customers' desire towards your social media pages, have exclusive offers that they can only obtain by following you. When they notice deals open only to Facebook followers, they are sure to give you greater attention and share the information with friends.
It takes some time and patience to build a presence on any social media website. It takes time to gain followers, so do not become disappointed if it does not happen right away. Though not entirely unheard of, you probably cannot produce a viral posting right away. With this in mind, take the long view and build your follower network over time.
Tell people how you are progressing when you update your social networks. When you get a thousand Twitter followers, write an article. Be sure to thank your visitors for having interest regarding your work, and make sure you share your experiences on social media sites. Articles such as these are sure to be shared.
Write new posts on Twitter as often as possible so that your updates do not get buried in your followers' feeds. The more content you post on Twitter, the better off you're going to be. You need to post a lot if you want to make an impact. With shorter posts, you can update frequently in regards to the same event.
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Your company's social media profile can be used as a way to distribute freebies, discounts and other promotions. Everyone loves free products and this is a way to get new followers to your social media profiles. All you need to do is figure out what you would like to give away, and post links on some of the many popular profiles that feature freebies.
One excellent method of increasing your followers is offering coupons and exclusive discounts to them. Your members will raise your profits and give you additional sales when they think they are in a club that's exclusive.
Keep an eye on all of your competitors. Check them out on various social networks and evaluate their techniques. If something seems to be working for them, try a similar strategy. Or, use the knowledge you gather to come up with a totally new idea that they have not tried.
There is nothing wrong in looking at what your competition is already doing to promote themselves on Facebook. Steal their ideas, and abandon any unsuccessful strategies. Create a page that stands out and appeals to users.
When you get a follower on Twitter, make sure you follow them back! This will show your customers that you are interested in connecting with them. People love to think that the business they are dealing with cares about their customers. It only takes a second of your time to follow back on Twitter, but the pay off both to you and your customer is much greater.
If you have a blog for your online business, write new articles on a regular basis. Set up a schedule to post your content. When you update frequently, people will make a habit of checking your site for new information. Create a reminder that will allow you to make entries according to schedule.
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Include links in your social media pages that allow customers to subscribe to your RSS feed, if you have one. In this way, blog followers can connect with the information you post on your social media sites. This will make it easier for you to get your social media marketing off the ground running.
Take the knowledge you've learned from this article and apply it to your own business marketing strategy. If you are new at using SMM, you will see that this advice will get the word about your business out there to new visitors and customers.


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February, cheesy as it may sound, is the month of love. This is especially true for me because a lot of the significant relationships in my life have their roots in February. My parents' anniversary is on February 10. It would have been their 37th year of marriage. Moe and I will be celebrating our 4rth wedding anniversary a week before that as well. Having our … [Read more...]
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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - President Bush, heading for an intense battle with a divided Congress, will unveil a national energy plan Thursday that concentrates on long-term measures to boost domestic energy supplies and encourage conservation.
The 163-page report, a result of months of work by a Cabinet-level task force headed by Vice President Cheney, will warn that America faces the "most serious energy shortage since the embargoes of the 1970s." It recommends around $6 billion in new tax incentives aimed at encouraging conservation, a senior administration official said Wednesday night.
It also calls for measures aimed at increasing supplies and enhancing the efficiency of the oil, gas, coal and nuclear industries. Measures include opening a portion of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, or ANWR, to oil and gas exploration. Drilling on other federal lands would also be considered, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
In all, the report features around 105 recommendations, including 20 measures that will require action by Congress.
Although the plan contains little in the way of measures aimed directly at alleviating soaring energy prices currently faced by consumers, President Bush predicted earlier Wednesday that the administration's long-awaited energy plan will provide short- and long-term relief to U.S. consumers.
"My plan helps people in the short term and long term by recognizing the problem and by expediting energy development," Bush told reporters during a brief photo opportunity before the start of a Cabinet meeting.
Many details of the report were leaked in the past two weeks. Democrats and environmental groups have slammed the plan, contending it gives short shrift to conservation measures while promoting incentives that reward oil, gas, coal and nuclear power industries.
Some Republican lawmakers have also expressed concern, indicating they might try to add measures to upcoming energy legislation such as a cut in the federal gasoline taxes and further conservation measures.
Americans, meanwhile, have seen gasoline prices soar as the summer driving season approaches, as well as the prospect of blackouts and power shortages in California and possibly other areas of the country.
"I don't think we can talk our way into a solution; it takes action. And that's what they appear to be talking about, is simply providing lip service to the problems we have in the short term," Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota told reporters earlier Wednesday.
Bush, however, said his administration has already taken steps aimed at providing short-term relief, such as streamlining the permitting process for new California power plants, and that Thursday's plan would further aim to alleviate near-term woes.
'Action Administration'
"This is an action plan, because this is an action administration." Bush said.
Twelve of the report's recommendations can be implemented by executive action or executive order. One such order would require federal agencies to assess the impact of any major new regulatory initiative on energy supplies.
But administration officials cautioned that it will take time to iron out California's power woes.
"There's only two things that can help California right now, increasing supply or decreasing demand," the senior administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The plan contains around $10 billion in tax incentives over 10 years aimed at conservation measures, including $6 billion that weren't included in the budget outline submitted by Bush earlier this year.
Of that, $4 billion is aimed at providing tax credits for the purchase of vehicles that utilize hybrid gas-electric engines or experimental fuel cells. Other new incentives are aimed toward landfill gas projects and encouraging use of combined heat and power generation systems.
The conservation measures offer some common ground with Democrats and environmentalists. Measures already in the budget included incentives for renewable energy plants that utilize wind power or organic waste. Critics contend, however, that the Bush budget slashed funding for research and alternative energy programs.
Around 73 of the report's recommendations involve directives to federal departments and agencies.
The report, for example, orders the energy secretary to propose comprehensive nationwide electricity legislation and take steps, in concert with other officials, to remove supply bottlenecks in the "balkanized" interstate power grid, the official said.
Other measures would streamline the approval process for new power plants, provide tax incentives to develop so-called clean coal technologies, and encourage steps to address nuclear waste disposal and storage.
Alternatives offered
Democrats have already offered alternative plans. House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a plan that opposes drilling in ANWR and called for a host of conservation-related measures.
It also called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to impose electricity price caps in the West and to order refunds of "unjust overcharges" that have already occurred. The plan also urges the Justice Department to investigate charges of price gouging. See earlier story.
On Wednesday, the liberal-leaning House Progressive Caucus, called for more far-reaching measures, including nationwide caps on wholesale electricity prices.
Meanwhile, Bush said federal regulators should look into any legitimate complaints about price gouging by oil companies. Some Democratic lawmakers have called for another Federal Trade Commission probe into pricing practices. A recently completed FTC probe found no evidence of collusion in a run-up in regional gasoline prices last year.
"I am calling on the FTC to take appropriate action anytime there is a complaint against illegal action," Bush said.
Electricity price caps rejected
The president continued to reject calls by Democrats and Western officials for a region-wide cap on wholesale electricity rates. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which oversees the electric power industry, has refused to impose caps.
While FERC has ordered rebates to California consumers in cases where it found evidence of overcharges, price caps wouldn't alleviate power shortages in the state or the region, Bush said.
"Price caps do not increase supply nor do they affect demand," Bush said.
He denied that the administration has turned a blind eye to the California power crisis.
"We are deeply concerned about the state of California as we are with the rest of the nation. But we haven't had an energy policy. Interestingly enough, this is the first comprehensive energy policy probably ever, certainly in a long time."
Republicans promise action in Congress
Congressional Republicans, meanwhile, vowed quick action on the energy proposals.
Senate Energy Committee Chairman Frank Murkowski said specific recommendations in the report would be added to legislation pending before his panel.
The legislation introduced by Murkowski earlier this year already contains several measures included in the task force report, including a controversial measure to open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
Cheney briefed congressional GOP leaders and energy lawmakers Wednesday. Murkowski said he would aim for a full Senate vote on the legislation by July 4.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin, R-La., said the panel would move quickly on a bill that encompasses many of the report's recommendations.


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