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Esther 3-5 New International Version (NIV)
Haman's Plot to Destroy the Jews
3 After these events, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, elevating him and giving him a seat of honor higher than that of all the other nobles. 2 All the royal officials at the king's gate knelt down and paid honor to Haman, for the king had commanded this concerning him. But Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor.
3 Then the royal officials at the king's gate asked Mordecai, "Why do you disobey the king's command?" 4 Day after day they spoke to him but he refused to comply. Therefore they told Haman about it to see whether Mordecai's behavior would be tolerated, for he had told them he was a Jew.
5 When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he was enraged. 6 Yet having learned who Mordecai's people were, he scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. Instead Haman looked for a way to destroy all Mordecai's people, the Jews, throughout the whole kingdom of Xerxes.
7 In the twelfth year of King Xerxes, in the first month, the month of Nisan, the pur (that is, the lot) was cast in the presence of Haman to select a day and month. And the lot fell on[a] the twelfth month, the month of Adar.
8 Then Haman said to King Xerxes, "There is a certain people dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom who keep themselves separate. Their customs are different from those of all other people, and they do not obey the king's laws; it is not in the king's best interest to tolerate them. 9 If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will give ten thousand talents[b] of silver to the king's administrators for the royal treasury."
10 So the king took his signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. 11 "Keep the money," the king said to Haman, "and do with the people as you please."
12 Then on the thirteenth day of the first month the royal secretaries were summoned. They wrote out in the script of each province and in the language of each people all Haman's orders to the king's satraps, the governors of the various provinces and the nobles of the various peoples. These were written in the name of King Xerxes himself and sealed with his own ring. 13 Dispatches were sent by couriers to all the king's provinces with the order to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—on a single day, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, and to plunder their goods. 14 A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued as law in every province and made known to the people of every nationality so they would be ready for that day.
15 The couriers went out, spurred on by the king's command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was bewildered.
Mordecai Persuades Esther to Help
4 When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. 2 But he went only as far as the king's gate, because no one clothed in sackcloth was allowed to enter it. 3 In every province to which the edict and order of the king came, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, weeping and wailing. Many lay in sackcloth and ashes.
4 When Esther's eunuchs and female attendants came and told her about Mordecai, she was in great distress. She sent clothes for him to put on instead of his sackcloth, but he would not accept them. 5 Then Esther summoned Hathak, one of the king's eunuchs assigned to attend her, and ordered him to find out what was troubling Mordecai and why.
6 So Hathak went out to Mordecai in the open square of the city in front of the king's gate. 7 Mordecai told him everything that had happened to him, including the exact amount of money Haman had promised to pay into the royal treasury for the destruction of the Jews. 8 He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict for their annihilation, which had been published in Susa, to show to Esther and explain it to her, and he told him to instruct her to go into the king's presence to beg for mercy and plead with him for her people.
9 Hathak went back and reported to Esther what Mordecai had said. 10 Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai, 11 "All the king's officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spares their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king."
12 When Esther's words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: "Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"
15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 "Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish."
17 So Mordecai went away and carried out all of Esther's instructions.
Esther's Request to the King
5 On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king's hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. 2 When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. So Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter.
3 Then the king asked, "What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you."
4 "If it pleases the king," replied Esther, "let the king, together with Haman, come today to a banquet I have prepared for him."
5 "Bring Haman at once," the king said, "so that we may do what Esther asks."
So the king and Haman went to the banquet Esther had prepared. 6 As they were drinking wine, the king again asked Esther, "Now what is your petition? It will be given you. And what is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted."
7 Esther replied, "My petition and my request is this: 8 If the king regards me with favor and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king's question."
Haman's Rage Against Mordecai
9 Haman went out that day happy and in high spirits. But when he saw Mordecai at the king's gate and observed that he neither rose nor showed fear in his presence, he was filled with rage against Mordecai. 10 Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home.
Calling together his friends and Zeresh, his wife, 11 Haman boasted to them about his vast wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored him and how he had elevated him above the other nobles and officials. 12 "And that's not all," Haman added. "I'm the only person Queen Esther invited to accompany the king to the banquet she gave. And she has invited me along with the king tomorrow. 13 But all this gives me no satisfaction as long as I see that Jew Mordecai sitting at the king's gate."
14 His wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, "Have a pole set up, reaching to a height of fifty cubits,[c] and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai impaled on it. Then go with the king to the banquet and enjoy yourself." This suggestion delighted Haman, and he had the pole set up.
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Acts 5:22-42 New International Version (NIV)
22 But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there. So they went back and reported, 23 "We found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside." 24 On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were at a loss, wondering what this might lead to.
25 Then someone came and said, "Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people." 26 At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people would stone them.
27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name," he said. "Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man's blood."
29 Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than human beings! 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. 31 God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."
33 When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."
40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. 42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.
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You'll Like The 2008 Honda Ridgeline If...
If you're looking for a medium-sized pickup with outstanding resale and build quality, the 2008 Honda Ridgeline may be just the ticket. A locking weather-resistant trunk positioned in the cargo bed floor is easily accessed via the dual-action tailgate, which flips down in the normal way or swings open like a door.
You May Not Like The 2008 Honda Ridgeline If...
If you need a pickup for serious payload and towing duties, the 2008 Honda Ridgeline will not be your first choice. Towing capacity and offroad capabilities, while suitable for target buyers, fall short of many traditional body-on-frame pickups.
What's New
No major changes for 2008.
Interior Features
Five passengers can ride in the Ridgeline, though rear knee space is marginal. Handy storage spots are all over the front compartment, including a huge, easy-to-reach glovebox. In the rear, the 24-degree seatback angle matches that of an Accord sedan. Under the rear seat is 2.6 cubic feet of storage, and a mountain bike can fit inside with the rear seat flipped down. Engineers have concentrated on neat details, like heater elements in the windshield that turn on automatically when needed, to prepare the wipers in cold weather. Side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags with rollover sensing are also standard and Honda claims a five-star rating in government crash-testing.
Exterior Features
Even up front, the Ridgeline is different, with a look Honda refers to as a "modern technical appearance." Built on a relatively long (122-inch) wheelbase, the Ridgeline is a foot-and-a-half shorter than a Ford F-Series CrewCab. Fitted with four lights, the five-foot cargo bed is made of SRC composite, and the In-Bed Trunk holds 8.5 cubic feet. Honda claims bending rigidity is 2.5 times that of a traditional pickup, while torsional rigidity is 20 times stiffer. Up to 1,100 pounds of cargo can go into the bed, and the Ridgeline can tow a 5,000-pound trailer.
Driving Impressions
Refined solidity is the byword, along with a comfortable highway ride. On some rougher surfaces, though, quite a bit of road commotion is transmitted. Except for louder-than-expected engine sounds when accelerating, there is very little truck-like sensation inside. The Ridgeline handles moderate off-road treks with ease and, when towing a maximum-weight trailer, or with its bed filled, you hardly realize you're pulling a load. Still, the 2008 Honda Ridgeline has a heavy overall feel, due in part to its all-wheel-drive componentry, which cuts a bit into agility. Passing power is adequate, but not wholly energetic at all speeds. Four-channel anti-lock braking (ABS) incorporates electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist for more effective "panic" stops.
Pricing Notes
The Ridgeline is offered in four trim levels: RT, RTX, RTS and top-of-the-line RTL. The RT has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $28,600, while the RTX is closer to $29,000. The upscale RTS pushes the price to around $31,000 and the luxurious RTL with navigation tops out close to $36,000. Before you set out shopping for your new Ridgeline, be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price, which shows what others in your area are paying for their trucks. As with all Honda products, the Ridgeline is expected to retain excellent resale value, better than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and on par with the Nissan Frontier King Cab and Toyota Tacoma Double Cab.
Notable Equipment
In addition to the Variable Torque Management 4-Wheel Drive system (VTM-4), standard equipment for every trim level of Ridgeline includes air conditioning, cruise control, heated wipers, a tilt steering column, power sliding rear window, 100-watt six-speaker CD stereo, Vehicle Stability Assist, Brake Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring and Electronic Brake Distribution. Up one level, the RTX adds painted alloy wheels and a trailer hitch. Up one more level and the RTS adds machine-finish alloy wheels, a seven-speaker 160-watt stereo, eight-way power driver's seat and dual-zone climate control, while the RTL adds leather upholstery, a power moonroof, XM Satellite Radio and heated front seats. Honda claims the Ridgeline was the first pickup with standard electronic stability control.
Notable Options
The only factory option is the navigation system available on the RTL; it's equipped with voice recognition and an eight-inch screen, and can display reception details of the available XM Satellite Radio. In addition, there are dozens of available dealer-installed accessories.
Favorite Features
In-the-bed Trunk
Why didn't anyone think of this common-sense idea before? On the down side, if you plan to load up the cargo bed, don't put important items inside the trunk because they won't be accessible.
Dual-Action Tailgate
Even if you're not reaching for the trunk, the ability to open the tailgate to the side rather than flipping it downward can be handy.
Under the Hood
The Ridgeline's 3.5-liter V6 is plenty strong, making 247 horsepower and giving the Ridgeline good off-the-line acceleration, ample cruising power and surprisingly good fuel economy. The engine can be loud at full-throttle, but not annoyingly so, and, typically for a Honda V6, it's also quite smooth. Honda is legendary for its durable engines and the 3.5-liter unit in the Ridgeline is no exception.
3.5-liter V6
247 horsepower @ 5750 rpm
245 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/20
Editors' Notes
When compared to the traditional pickup truck, the 2008 Honda Ridgeline may look a bit quirky. From its flying-buttress sheetmetal connecting the cab to the bed to its unit-body construction and four-wheel independent suspension, the Ridgeline is anything but conventional. Intended to appeal to younger buyers with an appetite for weekend adventures, the Ridgeline is designed less for work and more with play in mind. It offers a roomy cabin for four with a great set of front bucket seats and a unique storage compartment below the bed that's perfect for hiding valuables. The Ridgeline's eight inches of ground clearance and advanced VTM-4 all-wheel-drive system can tackle just about any obstacle, making it ideal for traversing deep snow as well as going off-road.

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Madbury necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 419 diseños de 140 diseñadores freelance.
SidingCompare.com is a new site that helps homeowners research their different buying options for residential siding. The site doesn't sell siding -- it simply helps people understand which brands are most reputable, which types of siding are relevant for different houses, and how to make the most of their warranty. We can help homeowners reach a decision more quickly and with more confidence.
The site targets homeowners that want to update or replace the siding on their house -- but aren't sure which particular type / brand to buy. They aren't sure who to trust, and they aren't inherently interested in the subject matter.
The design for SidingCompare.com is challenging. I want the logo to express that the company is trustworthy, professional and well-informed.
The logo should include the term "SidingCompare.com". It should also include an image that suggests siding. I'm open to an image of any sort of siding (aside from asbestos siding) -- ie stone, wood, vinyl, cement, stucco, etc -- but it should target the "high-end" of the market .
Feel free to experiment with colors!
1. The typeface should be clear, simple and bold.
2. Nothing too elegant / fancy.
I like white space -- please don't feel like you need to fill the logo with color.
Update: After looking at 100+ designs, I have a few more thoughts:
1. Please don't use "bricks" or "paint" as a siding option. While bricks in particular communicate the side of a house, they aren't really "siding" in the traditional sense. Good alternatives are wood siding (clapboard), vinyl siding, wood shingles, stucco, stone, or perhaps even asbestos siding (a Google Image search will give you lots of examples of each).
2. I tend to like graphics to the left of the domain name.
3. I tend to like the domain name written as "SidingCompare.com" or sidingcompare.com. That's not written in stone, but I've noticed that the designs that I like tend to be written that way.
4. I don't tend to like a "reflection" underneath the domain name.
Please don't feel like these must be rigidly followed -- I'm just trying to give some feedback on elements that I like.
Thanks for all the wonderful designs!
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Comportamiento biológico de Triatoma pallidipennis (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) en el estado de Morelos, México
Keywords: chagas' disease, isolates, infectivity, feeding preferences.
t. pallidipennis was found naturally infected in localities of domestic, peridomestic and wild areas in the state of morelos, méxico. in agreement with the triatomines high potentiality like vectors of t. cruzi, protozoan that causes chagas' disease and the knowledge of these bugs in méxico, the aim of the present research was to collect triatomines for assessment of t. cruzi infection, to characterize and compare life cycles, identification of feeding preferences and observe indexes of experimental infectivity. seven isolates of t. cruzi were obtained, from differents localities which curves of parasites showed different behaviors. histopathological study, carried out by counting of amastigotes nests, which affected the gastrocnemius muscle and heard was observed. the life cycles of t. pallidipennis was completed in 131 days. the feeding preferences were rats, cats and pigs.


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The original Law & Order seems like such a distant, and classy, memory these days. Dick Wolf's mini-empire within NBC now runs on a higher octane of lurid overkill. While Chicago Fire is a harmless enough, though largely forgettable, soap about t… Read more


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If you guys visit my Facebook page you should know that I posted a painted drawing of a masked face that came out completely epic. I really didn't anticipate for this face to come out the way it did, but luckily it did. The background or foreground I should say, is supposed to resemble an old piece of film from a damaged film reel. I drew this face when I was feeling a bit crappy and based on what I was feeling, my drawing hand took over and out sketched an image of how dreary I felt. When my mom and brother looked at the drawing, they asked me where I got the epic wallpaper. I simply said, "what, I drew that and then painted it". For some reason they were shocked that I made this drawing. Anyways, I have some steps that I will upload later and they are going to be included with this tutorial. The steps basically show you how I colored in this drawing using some pretty cool techniques and tools. I think you will enjoy learning "how to draw a mask", step by step because this is probably one of the best faces I have drawn so far. This would also make a great comic book figure as well, but that's a whole other story. Peace out people and don't forget to let me know your thoughts by rating, commenting and faving. Adios mi amigos and since there is no more tutorials for the day, I will meet you back here around 8pm today for another session of LIvestream.
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SEO Tips
Balancing Paid and Organic Search Listings
By Anne Kennedy Guest Writer, to Search Engine Watch
Do you really need both "organic" or "natural" listings, generated by search engine optimization (SEO), and paid placement, aka pay-per-click advertising (PPC), to be successful on search engines?
The answer is an emphatic "Yes!" according to an expert panel assembled at the Search Engine Strategies conference in San Jose to grapple with that very question.
Highlighting the benefits of a combined approach, panelists named higher overall click-through rates, greater penetration of search engine results "real estate," more comprehensive keyword research, and building credibility as clear reasons to create campaign strategies with both organic and paid listings.
Take a Lesson from Print
"Magazines have been successfully balancing ads and editorial since the 1880's," remarked Greg Jarboe, Co-founder of SEO-PR, "and search engines have been balancing sponsored and web results since 1999" he added, pointing to content/ad splits now hovering around 50-50 across all media.
"SEO can be compared to public relations on the Web," said Stacy Williams, president of Prominent Placement, "and PPC to advertising on the Web." Use both together, she advised to remain visible to both fast-movers who'll click on paid listings, and researchers who review only editorial listings.
"Look at it like playing Monopoly," advised Andrew Wetzler, president of Morevisibility.com. "A primary goal of any search engine marketing initiative should be to control as much real estate as possible on any search result, in a cost effective manner." With big bucks and high expectations riding on many sites' marketing, traffic must occur, he stated.
On how to balance spending, David Williams, chief strategist and co-founder of 360i said, "Use both in a carefully managed campaign to complement one-another. A typical strategy is to maximize free listings through SEO first, then augment and round off with PPC placements." However, he added, PPC helps in the early stages of SEO for must-have keywords while SEO is in progress.
Comparing SEO and PPC
Content optimization for organic results and pay-per-click advertising provide complementary benefits, the panelists agreed. Jarboe described a study at SEO-PR that revealed click-through rates tripled for a site positioned in top spots for both natural and paid listings.
"SEO can be the lowest cost form of traffic, while PPC is an excellent tool to round off natural SEO voids," said Dave Williams. "Natural SEO positions can generate similar or greater traffic (and conversion) as PPC, while PPC helps to maximize share of voice and search impact."
Establishing consistent lead flow with multiple channels, said Wetzler. Free (organic) is best but traffic will fluctuate. Paid traffic is more reliable, and though costly, PPC allows more rapid maneuverability than organic listings.
Paid inclusion is a middle ground: though there's no guarantee of position, you can use it use it to reduce traffic costs on competitive keywords. Focus on conversion; track cost per lead, cost per visitor, and factor in cost per customer acquisition and their lifetime value to find out how to balance your tactics.
Organic SEO requires less ongoing maintenance, according Stacy Williams, and is less costly over time. Optimizing content provides some control over listing content via tags and page text. More importantly organic listings provide high levels of credibility and broad coverage on potentially every search engine worldwide.
Pay-per-click, she continued, can be implemented quickly, and turned on and off as promotions require. Better still, PPC provides tighter control over where listings appear and what they say, making it easy to test search terms, products offer and ad wording.
Williams cautioned that organic SEO requires changes to sites and patience while results build slowly, with no guarantee of what the results will be. Pay-per-click, on the other hand, is ignored by some searchers, and requires monitoring and adjusting constantly, while visibility is limited to pay-per-click engines and their partners.
Daily cost increases in many cases have doubled in a year, according to Dave Williams. These price increases are the principal risk of relying strictly on a PPC strategy. Bidding wars for competitive terms and costs that add up over time can make paid listings expensive, added Stacy Williams (who is, incidentally, not related to Dave).
Top Strategies to Balance Paid and Organic Listings
Use PPC to target keywords with no competition. "It's dirt cheap," said Stacy Williams. "Try it for a month and see."
"Search engines are often used for navigation," added moderator Danny Sullivan. "Name recognition is useful."
"Different people respond to different kinds search results," said Jarboe, quoting Ziff-David on special interest users who read ads as carefully as editorial.
Forecasting the effect of Yahoo's acquisition of Inktomi late last year, panelists advised to focus on Inktomi now to prepare for a "wholesale switch from Google" at Yahoo.
Anne Kennedy is managing partner of search engine marketing firm Beyond Ink and publisher of industry digest SEONews.net.


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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) — It was one of those nights. The UW-Eau Claire men's hockey team did not get a bounce, and College of St. Scholastica (Minn.) goalie, Colin Rundell was a big reason for that.
In front of a standing room-only crowd at Hobbs Ice Center, the Blugolds (18-4-2, 13-3-1 NCHA) failed to clinch sole possession of the NCHA title as the fell to the Saints (11-12-1, 7-9-1 NCHA) 3-0 in the final regular season home game.
The Saints have been rolling lately, going 7-1-1 in the last nine games, including tonight's game. Last weekend, they helped the Blugolds by handing St. Norbert a loss, but in a sort of ironic turn, this weekend the kept the Green Knights alive with the victory over UW-Eau Claire.
The Blugolds controlled play early on, but it was the Saints that got on the board first on a goal from the slot at 4:23 of the first period. Both teams had power-play opportunities, but neither team was able to capitalize on the man-advantage.
With 1:48 to play in the first, the Saints took control of the game with a real momentum swinger. They scored on a scramble in front of the net to go up 2-0 and it looked like that was how the teams would head to the intermission. But with just 25 seconds to play, the Saints struck again for the 3-0 lead.
At 6:12 of the second period, the Blugolds went on a 4-on-3 power-play after the teams took coincidental penalties at 5:51. But once again, they were not able to solve Rundell. The trend continued throughout the rest of the game.
Neither team found the net in the second period. The Blugolds came out and controlled the play for the majority of the third period. But the Blugolds once again were held scoreless, but it certainly was not from a lack of opportunities.
Brandon Stephenson (Sr.-Saline, Mich./Saline) made 34 saves in the game, while Rundell made 50 saves to pick up the shutout for the Saints. The Blugolds were 0-for-2 on the power-play, while the Saints were 0-for-1.
It was not the ideal way for the 10 seniors to go out on senior night at Hobbs Ice Center. Luckily they will have another chance at a win when they host a NCHA semifinal game on Saturday, Feb. 23.
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I would love to get a beta key if anyone would be so kind. I played the game over the weekend for the stress test and loved it. Pleasseeeee :P
I would love to be able to participate in the Path of Exile beta if anyone has an extra key . I really enjoyed the game this weekend when I got to try it. I really like this genre of game and played Diablo 2 for over 4-5 years. Please help me out and I will be grateful.
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i would love to test PoE out had a small window in the free weekend but i was working or taking care of my 1 1/2 year old :P
Hey, I have a few Tera beta accounts (last closed beta phase next weekend and they have a few leveled characters so you can be in the endgame action straight away) and a few Firefall keys that I am willing to trade for POE.
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Tempers flare in Rays-Red Sox series finale
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sunday afternoon's Rays-Red Sox contest at Tropicana Field got heated in the seventh inning, resulting in the ejections of Jonny Gomes, Yunel Escobar and Sean Rodriguez.
Escobar had just doubled home two runs to give the Rays an 8-3 lead with two outs when he took third base on defensive indifference.View Full Game Coverage
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sunday afternoon's Rays-Red Sox contest at Tropicana Field got heated in the seventh inning, resulting in the ejections of Jonny Gomes, Yunel Escobar and Sean Rodriguez.
Escobar had just doubled home two runs to give the Rays an 8-3 lead with two outs when he took third base on defensive indifference.View Full Game Coverage
Shortly thereafter, Boston catcher David Ross began to bark at Escobar from the Red Sox dugout and Escobar returned fire to the point he had to be restrained by Rays third-base coach Tom Foley.
While Foley worked to hold Escobar back, Red Sox left fielder -- and former Ray -- Jonny Gomes ran in from his position to shove Escobar. From there, things got heated.
Both benches emptied while umpires, players, coaches and managers worked to make sure cooler heads prevailed. Once the dust settled, Gomes, Escobar and Rodriguez were ejected.
The Rays' interpretation of what happened was that the Red Sox were upset with Escobar for taking third.
In that vein, Tampa Bay manager Maddon called attention to Game 1 of the 2013 American League Division Series between the clubs. With the Rays trailing, 8-2, in the eighth, Jacoby Ellsbury singled to lead off the inning, then stole second.
"I want to take this moment, please, regarding this crazy stuff about leads and teams not trying to score runs," Maddon said. "I did not take any exception when they stole on us last year in the eighth inning of the Division Series. … I didn't take any, because our goal is to not permit them to score runs. Our goal is to score runs -- the whole game. I mean, it's always been the goal within the game of baseball. Apparently some of their guys on their bench did not like that. I really wish they would roll back the tape and look at that more specifically."
Added Rodriguez: "Five runs? In a big league game? Five runs? We were down seven in the seventh in [Game] 162 [of the 2010 season] to make it to the playoffs to beat them. Yeah, we won't take that for granted."
According to the Red Sox's side of the story, Escobar's taking third was only part of the problem.
Gomes, who served a suspension in 2008 after participating in a memorable altercation at Fenway Park while playing for the Rays against the Red Sox, explained his actions.
Escobar "was yelling at our dugout a whole lot and then kind of kept yelling and then kind of took his helmet off and continued to yell," Gomes said. "I don't know. I don't have much patience, nor do I have much time to be in an arguing match. That's why it happened.
"He can have the bag if he wants the bag. I'm not concerned about the bag at all. I wouldn't have done it, but I don't have a problem with him taking the bag. He can take the bag all he wants. Yell in my dugout and point in my dugout and take your helmet off and basically challenge our whole dugout, I'll have a problem with that."
Ross allowed that the steal did not sit well with the Red Sox.
"I think our whole team took exception to the stolen base down five with two outs in the [seventh]," Ross said. "He's in scoring position. But that's neither here nor there. I think we're just tired of getting beat. We're frustrated. It's fine. … I think it got a little more heated as we got attacked, and we kind of attacked back. That's what happens. We play these guys a lot. There's no secret -- they like to beat us and we like to beat them."
Red Sox manager John Farrell felt as though the original comments from his dugout stemmed from Escobar stealing third with a five-run lead.
"We're down five in the seventh, so it's somewhat of a gray area when you shut down the running game," said Farrell, who managed Escobar when both were with the Blue Jays. "Yunel is going to do some things that might be unpredictable. That's what precipitated it."
Escobar has been a good citizen with the Rays, but he arrived to the team with a reputation. Maddon was asked about his Escobar's actions.
"It just depends what was actually being said from the dugout," Maddon said. "You have to always put yourself in that person's shoes. There's a lot of emotion in our games. I'd be surprised if he understood everything that was being said to him out there. I guess vitriol translates to almost any language. Because there's a lot of emotion attached to it. And I would be certain that the players who were screaming it also, added to the moment."
As for Escobar, all he had to say was, "As far as I'm concerned, it's over."
Maddon felt like a lot of players were doing a lot of screaming and noted that he did not feel Rodriguez should have been ejected, because he did nothing more than scream about the situation. Rodriguez said he was surprised to get ejected for his actions.
"I was definitely upset that I got tossed," Rodriguez said. "I didn't think there was a reason for it."
Rodriguez noted he was not pleased with the umpires telling Rays players to leave the field during the altercation.
"That's why I was upset, because they were five feet from their dugout," Rodriguez said. "You put them in their dugout, we'll go back. We're just coming out because they're screaming at our one player who is five feet from them. We're just going out to defend our teammate."
Mike Carp moved from first base to left field while Jonathan Herrera went into the ninth spot of the Red Sox's order, which had been occupied by Gomes.
Cole Figueroa replaced Escobar and went to second base while Logan Forsythe moved from second base to shortstop.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com.


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The Dragon's Breath
The Green Bay Packers are the greatest franchise in NFL history, period. This is not a debatable topic such as turkey jerky v. beef jerky; it is, in fact, science. Monday evening the Pack begins their march to secure the NFC North Division title with a trip down to the bayou. What stands in our way? Five juiced-up Saints players who still have not been reprimanded for their failed drug tests.
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Shame on you Mr. Goodell, with your obsessive use of gaudy fines and non-suspensions - maybe you need an oversight committee.
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Mr. Dragon, you speak mostly the truth. I would only take one of your statements a step further and say the Packers are the greatest franchise. Period. For the record, I am in the beef jerky camp.ReplyDelete
Well Ranted, D the Dragon.ReplyDelete
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. government bars commercial use of drones, no matter how seemingly benign.
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The use of commercial drones is starting to spread to countries where authorities have decided the aircraft presents little threat if operators follow a few safety rules.
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The price of oil fell further towards 30 dollars a barrel on Friday amid a lull in Middle East violence which persuaded investors that the threat to oil supplies from the region had diminished.
The Brent benchmark North Sea crude fell to 30.52 dollars a barrel from 30.78 dollars at the close on Thursday. In New York, a barrel of light sweet reference crude closed at 32.54 dollars on Thursday, down 71 cents.
"The situation seems to be improving in the Middle East and there is a lack of news," said Royal Bank of Scotland analyst Peter Young.
A month of violence between Israel and Palestinians sent oil prices spiraling to 10-year highs above 35 dollars a barrel in London last month, amid fears that Arab nations could use their important oil exports as a political tool to support the Palestinians.
But Arab oil exporters in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries have actually pledged twice this autumn to increase output because of high prices.
OPEC Secretary General Rilwanu Lukman said Friday that the organization was simply seeking a fair price for crude oil, but faced a minefield of factors influencing markets, notably speculation.
"The objectives of member countries have simply been to secure a fair price for the oil they produce," Lukman said.
"Unfortunately, due to the many facets of the ever-changing oil industry, and the intricacies of modern-day oil futures trading, producers have had to weave their way through the potential minefields," he was quoted as saying by the OPECNA news agency.--AFP.
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Latin Roots on World CafeLatin Roots is a bi-weekly series on the World Cafe program, hosted by David Dye, and made possible by the Wyncote Foundation. In this new series, David Dye explores the vast variety of music from Spanish-speaking countries and people. From the standards like cumbia, mambo and son to Latin rock and even reggaeton, we'll hear it all.
The series airs every other Thursday during the second hour of the World Cafe program, and will delve into the musical styles and genres of Spanish influence with a rotating series of guests. With each segment, David Dye and his guest will explore two related songs, current and old, and discuss their unique characteristics, how they relate and where they fit into the spectrum of Latin music.
Latin Roots #1: Salsa, With a DifferenceLatin music expert, Aaron Luis Levinson sits down with David Dye and shares his take on the music, beat and culture of Salsa. Levinson, a member of the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, is a Grammy-winning producer, musician, composer and owner of Range Recording Studios in Ardmore, PA. You'll hear music from Bio Ritmo and Cortijo on today's segment.
Latin Roots will feature other expert guests including Felix Contreras, a reporter and producer for NPR's Arts Desk and the co-host of Alt.Latino, NPR's new web-based program about Latin alternative music. Tom Moon will also serve as a guest contributor. Moon is a Music Reviewer for NPR and has been writing about pop, rock, jazz, blues, hip-hop and music across the globe for more than 25 years.
For more World Cafe Latin music moments, and to listen to this session, visit our page at WorldCafe.NPR.org. There you will find links to interviews and performances with artists like Juana Molina, Ximena Sarinana, Ana Tijoux and Puerto Plata, as well as a Spotify playlist inspired by each segment currated by the guest.
Latin Roots #2: The Late Resurgence Of CumbiaTo introduce us to a corner of Latin roots music called Cumbia, Grammy-winning producer and record label owner Aaron Levinson is in the studio. Affiliated with a number of professional recording academies and societies, this internationally known musician also owns a recording studio in Ardmore and has consistently received recognition for his work with Latin music. In the studio today, Aaron and David talk about the origin and evolution of Cumbia, including its late resurgence in popularity in New York, and listen to songs by Bomba Estereo and Rodolfo Y Su Tipica.
Cumbia is the manifestation of a melding of cultures, and it originated in Colombia. Mixing the music of native Colombians, slaves from Africa, and Spanish colonizers, Cumbia first rose to prominence in the 1960s on the coasts of Colombia. It made its way across the continents, evolving for Mexican and Peruvian listeners, and eventually reaching the United States in the 21st century. Cumbia enthusiasm was rekindled in Colombia as New York artists began to popularize the historically courtship dance music. In the interview, Aaron and David explore the many forms of Cumbia--from the hip-hop elements in today's cumbia to the geographical understanding of cumbia to traditional Cumbia elements of many drums, claves, guitars, clarinet, and flute.
Vist our page at WorldCafe.NPR.org for the interview and performance, along with a Spotify playlist inspired by this segment.
Latin Roots #3 - The Backbone of Latin Music, ClaveThis session of Latin Roots is devoted to all things "clave." Music journalist Tom Moon sat down with our host, David Dye, to discuss the history of clave in Latin Music. Clave, which means code or key, functions as such rhythmically. Tom Moon explains how clave was introduced to Cuba and how it played into different trends and movements within Cuban music. Moon walks us through the Cuban standard, "Bruca Manigua," and the unexpected return to clave in Luis Enrique's "Yo No Se Manana." He also discusses how clave has been incorporated into music outside of the Latin world- from Johnny Otis to Bruce Springsteen.
Tom Moon began his career in music studying professional saxophone at University of Miami's School of Music. He played in back-up bands, orchestras and even cruises, but found himself drawn to the world of music journalism when he started to freelance write for the Miami Herald. Moon went on to write for GQ, Rolling Stone, Vibe and NPR, including All Things Considered and World Cafe. Moon has won multiple awards for his work in music journalism, including a "Heroes" award from the Recording Academy. He has also published a book, "1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die." "1,000 Recordings" is, as Moon puts it, "an exploration" into music from all over the world, including, of course, instances of clave.
Listen to Tom Moon's World Cafe Latin Roots session on WorldCafe.NPR.org.
Listen to Tom's essential playlist on Spotify.
Latin Roots #4 - Festejo, Afro-Peruvian music with NovalimaExplore the roots of Afro-Peruvian music with Novalima in this segment of Latin Roots from World Cafe.
Originating in coastal Peru and comprised of contributions from African, Spanish, and South American cultures, festejo takes its name from 'fiesta', the Spanish word for festival. It is often accompanied by a competitive and lively dancing, as well as call-and-response vocals, a celebration put to music and tied to historical roots. In this interview, David Dye talks with Novalima members Grimaldo Del Solar (arranger, artwork, composer, programming) and Alfonso Montesinos (bass) about this 100-year-old style of festejo, and the several different forms it can take through varying rhythms. Festejo has influenced their live improvisations, and inspired Novalima to become less like a studio project and more spontaneous.
The title of Novalima's latest single, "Festejo," takes it's name from this popular form of celebratory Peruvian music.
Check out the Spotify Playlist for Festejo. Listen to the archived session on WorldCafe.NPR.org.
Latin Roots #5 - TumbaoTom Moon looks at tumbao - what the pianst does, and muntuno - the beat that the other musicians play. Montuno is a kind of syncopated piano vamp often used in traditional Cuban music. A 'vamp' is a repetitive musical accompaniment or phrase, often found in jazz, gospel, and soul. A 'vamp' is to those genres as a 'riff' is to rock music or a 'loop' is to hip hop. The literal translation of montuno is 'from the mountains', and it is often at the heart of Cuban dance music, giving piano players a range of harmonizing phrases to use.
David Dye talks with music journalist Tom Moon as they play a couple of montuno-based songs from well-known artists such as Rodrigo Y Gabriela and Eddie Palmieri. Tom Moon is a well-known writer and musician whose work has been featured in big name publications such as GQ, Rollingstone, and Vibe. He's also a professional saxophonist, and he's received accolades such as the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Music Journalism award. Given his experience playing Latin music, Moon gives insight into what it takes to reshape traditional music into something new.
Listen to the archived session at WorldCafe.NPR.org. And, check out the Tumbao Spotify playlist
Latin Roots #6 - Josh Norek on Latin Hip Hop March 22On this sixth segment of the Latin Roots music series, the co-host and executive producer of The Latin Alternative - a one hour radio show of Latin funk, hip-hop, and electronica - (http://www.facebook.com/TheLatinAlternative) is in the studio to introduce Latin hip hop. Josh Norek is also a musician, producer, and journalist who currently works for the Latin indie label Nacional Records as VP of Business Affairs & Digital Relations. He and David Dye will explore some of the history and current directions of Latin hip hop. Arising first on the West Coast during the '80s and '90s, Latin hip hop was the manifestation of the mixing of cultures. As young members of the Hispanic population became exposed to urban rap sounds and shaped it into their own style, their beats began to spread from LA to the East Coast and then down through Mexico and South America. Artists began to incorporate Spanish language and other genres by turn (such as jazz in the case of Ana Tijoux and klezmer in the case of Norek's Hip Hop Hoodios), and Latin hip hop itself has become an influential musical force across the globe.
In this session, David Dye and Josh Norek explore the cultural dispersion that has helped create Latin hip hop. On both sides of the border, young artists began to sample their parents' music and combine it with the sound of burgeoning hip hop groups such as NWA. Since then, the genre has matured and become an influence in its own right. Norek plays from Tres Delinquentes, who he describes as the first 'post-racial' Latin Hip Hop crew, and also outlines the spread of the genre into South America with a smooth trip-hop arrangement from Ana Tijoux.
Check out the Spotify playlist for The Rise of Latin Hip Hop. Listen to the full session at WorldCafe.NPR.org.
Latin Roots #7 - Latin Funk w/ Josh Norek - April 5, 2012On this seventh segment of the Latin Roots Music Series, Josh Norek is back. The co-host and executive producer of The Latin Alternative - a one hour radio show of Latin funk, hip-hop, and electronica - (http://www.facebook.com/TheLatinAlternative) is in the studio to lay down some Latin funk beats and describe the origins of this genre. Norek is also a musician, producer, and journalist who currently works for the Latin indie label Nacional Records as VP of Business Affairs & Digital Relations.
In this World Cafe session, Josh Norek and David Dye explore the cultural roots of Latin funk, a mixing of Latin grooves and Afro-American funk. It's been evolving for over forty years now, arising out of urban centers and the earlier salsa + R&B mixes such as boogaloo. Given the melting pot that is New York, the exposure of young musicians to variants of jazz, soul, funk, and the diversity of Latin rhythms and instrumentation created an environment of experimentation. Norek describes the ties of Latin funk to the Latino pride movement, and plays a song from the famous Latin percussionist Ray Barretto that expresses this pride. Then Norek describes the diversification of Latin funk over the last few decades, and spins a track from the latest retro Latin funk release by Venezuelan outfit Los Amigos.
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Muslims Distance Selves from Atlanta Terror Suspects
Muslims Distance Selves from Terror Suspects
By Adil James
April 25—All of those with alleged social ties to two terror suspects arrested by the FBI are seeking as much distance from them as possible.
The two, 19-year-old US citizen Ehsanul Islam Sadequee (of Bangladeshi origin) and 21-year-old Syed Haris Ahmed (of Pakistani origin), are local area students (Mr. Ahmed being a mechanical engineering bachelor's candidate at Georgia Tech) accused of having gone to Toronto to conspire to engage in unspecified terrorist attacks against unspecified victims within the United States.
The FBI arrested Mr. Ahmed on March 23. They accused the two of having met at a mosque adjacent to the Georgia Tech campus, al-Farooq Masjid and Corporation.
Dr. Mohammad O. Tomeh, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of al-Farooq Masjid, said that he does not remember having seen the two boys at all in the mosque. "It's not like a church—people pray and go—we have no relationship with them.â€
Dr. Tomeh emphasized that "there are no political activities in our mosque.†No political functions, he explained—the mosque as a matter of policy as written in its bylaws, he says, prohibits political activities. "We are a religious institution, we teach Qur`an, `ahadith, and good character—we have two schools. "We have no relationship with†the two boys who were arrested.
The mosque is an old one, having been built in 1980. It is now in the process of building an entirely new structure on its land, to replace the old mosque. So far, Dr. Tomeh explains, the mosque has fortunately had no problems from the surrounding community in the wake of the arrests.
Fellow students, also, are seeking to put as much distance between themselves and the two boys as possible. "I didn't hear about that at all,†explained Jenny Rieck, a freshman psychology major from Augusta Georgia in an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "I've been locked in my room working.â€
Another student, West Daniel, was similarly shocked. "I'd never even picture a classmate even being accused of something like that,†said Wes Daniel, a junior mechanical engineering major who believes he may have had a class with Ahmed. "Everyone's asked each other if they know him.â€
One dark cloud remains over Atlanta in the wake of the accusations and arrests. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported, without giving supporting evidence or quotes, that the two boys were well-known at Al-Farooq Masjid.
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THE CSIs INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A DRUNK DRIVER KILLED IN HER HOPSITAL BED SHORTLY AFTER WAKING FROM A COMA,
Mel Harris ("thirtysomething") Guest Stars
"And Here's To You, Mrs. Azrael" -- When a woman is murdered in her hospital bed after surviving a drunk driving accident that she caused, the CSIs work to uncover the killer as their list of suspect grows, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, Nov. 15 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. David Von Ancken directed the episode written by Peter M. Lenkov, one of the series' executive producers.
Mel Harris ("thirtysomething") guest stars as Julie Rollins.
Five days after surviving a horrific car accident, the woman who lost control of her car while driving home drunk is murdered in her hospital room shortly after coming out of a coma. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, the doctors gave the victim a good chance for recovery, so the team must determine who wanted her dead in spite of her prognosis. Meanwhile, Sheldon returns to the hospital where he once worked as a promising surgeon and his investigation opens old wounds that led to his departure and caused him to become a medical examiner.
Det. Mac Taylor: Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera: Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer: Carmine Giovinazzo
Lindsay Monroe: Anna Belknap
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack: Eddie Cahill
Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy
Adam Ross: A.J. Buckley
Nicole Garner: Kimberly Pfeffer
Heather Rollins: Stefanie Butler
Ellen Garner: Sheryl Lee
Julie Rollins: Mel Harris
Dr. Richards: Sam Anderson
Frank Russo: Richard Tyson
Matt Huxley: Michael Grant Terry
Kevin Green: Mark Colson
Doctor: Richard Varga
Nurse Evette: Courtenay Kellen Taylor
Paramedic #1: Angela Marsden
Cabbie: John Lorenzo
Paramedic #2: Perry Kelly
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Committed to Ensuring the Human Rights of Afghan Women
We hear constantly of the terrible plight of the oppressed women and girls of Afghanistan. However, Afghan women have never allowed themselves to submit to the agenda of men seeking to take away their autonomy, independent thought, and future. Afghan women are ready to seize new opportunities, step into full freedom, and embrace the future.
Education is the key. With education, endless possibilities await them—college, careers in medicine, dentistry, engineering, science, law, and so many more. All they need is the opportunity to learn and to succeed.
Afghan Women's Fund (AWF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.


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Slipstream necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 74 diseños de 22 diseñadores freelance.
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patriarch (in Christian churches)
patriarch, in Christian churches, title of certain exalted bishops, implying authority over a number of other bishops. There were originally three patriarchates: the West, held by the bishop of Rome (the pope; see papacy; Benedict XVI dropped the title in 2006), Alexandria, and Antioch. To these were added Constantinople (381) and Jerusalem (451). To the West belonged everything W of the Balkans and Cyrene, and Constantinople ruled most of the Byzantine Empire. Syria and Mesopotamia were under Antioch, Palestine under Jerusalem, and Egypt under Alexandria. The triumph of Monophysitism in Egypt and Syria (5th–6th cent.) created new churches, and since then the three Orthodox patriarchs in Asia have had small, minority jurisdictions; they abandoned (12th cent.) their local rites in favor of the Byzantine.
Besides the five ancient patriarchates there are a number of others. In communion with the pope there are 11: the Latin-rite patriarch of Jerusalem, who is bishop of local Latin-rite Catholics (the purely titular Latin-rite patriarchates of Constantinople, Alexandria, and Antioch were abolished in 1964); six who are heads of Eastern rites, having generally full patriarchal powers and not usually resident in their official sees, namely, Alexandria (Coptic rite), Antioch (three: Syrian rite, Melchite, and Maronite), Babylon (Chaldaean rite; see Nestorian Church), and Cilicia (Armenian rite); finally, in the Western Church the title patriarch is conferred, purely as an honor, on four prelates, the archbishop of Goa (patriarch of the East Indies), the archbishop of Lisbon, the archbishop of Venice, and the patriarch of the West Indies (normally Spanish). In the Russian Orthodox Church the czar set up (1580) a patriarch of Moscow; the title was abolished (1721) by Peter the Great and revived in 1917 (see Orthodox Eastern Church). The Orthodox archbishops of Belgrade and of Bucharest are called patriarchs. Besides all these there are a Coptic patriarch of Alexandria, a Jacobite patriarch of Antioch, a Nestorian patriarch, and four Armenian patriarchs (of Echmiadzin, Sis, Jerusalem, and Constantinople).
1. Title from the 6th cent. for the presiding bishops of the five main sees of Christendom (Rome, Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, and Jerusalem), corresponding to provinces of the Roman Empire, who had authority over the metropolitans in their territories. In addition to these, the heads of some autocephalous Orthodox churches, the heads of Uniat Churches, and the heads of the Oriental Orthodox and Assyrian Churches also have the title of patriarch.
2. The term is also used as an English equivalent of soshigata, the founder of a Buddhist, especially Zen, school, together with his lineage successors.


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Mrs. Marcos: "I'm not sure."
Mr. Marcos: "You can't tell. Doc, you should see her closet. I don't think she's ever worn the same pair twice."
A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
Nothing like a little passive aggression in the ole docs office. :)
Mrs Marcos. LOL!
LOL!! My husband tries to help but often gets things wrong because he doesn't see me often enough. That or he interrupts me and says, "Oh the doctor doesn't need to hear that."
Love it! That's totally gonna be me in like 30 years when being a doc pays off.
Why did you ask her if she wore down one side faster, out of curiosity?
Frequently people with gait problems wear out shoes differently, people with gait problems often marry real heels.....
Gait problemns can be syptomatic of stuff, sometimes neurologist look for stuff. They are nosey like that.
Actually, I just have a shoe fetish.
Does it automatically mean you have a gait problem indicative of an overall problem?
I tend to wear down my right heel more than my left. I think it comes from the fact I lean on my right leg whenever I`m standing still.
Mrs. Marcos.
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Now, that's clever.
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For Manuel, Creating A Cool Custom Is Automatic
Manuel Arteche has spent most of his life building customs in the sleepy little town of Woodland, California, just outside of Sacramento. By most of his life we mean, even as a kid, Manuel would build models and customize them. He would sculpt, chop, paint, and even upholster the scaled-down cruisers. It was a youthful love that turned into a long-term relationship. When he reached working age, Manuel took a job at an upholstery shop sweeping floors and learning the business. As the years passed, he found he had learned it well enough to open Arteches Upholstery in his hometown. He continued to do custom automotive upholstery, as well as home and business upholstery. A number of his own customs have passed through his doors including his 41 Ford custom featured in the September 97 issue of R&C.
About 5 years ago, Manuel was driving in the area of Woodland when he spotted a 61 Buick bubbletopmuch like a model he built as a kidsprouting weeds. He stopped and talked to the woman at the house, asking her if the car was for sale. She said no and Manuel went on his way. Some time later, he saw the car was still there, and he stopped again. This time, a gentleman answered the door, and, as it turned out, he was an old high school buddy of Manuels. They talked about old times and soon the subject turned back to the Buick. The old high school chum agreed to give Manuel the car in exchange for reupholstering their living room furniture. Manuel brought the car home and parked it while work on his 41 Ford continued. In September 1997, Manuel started his next campaign and invited the Invicta to take a seat in his garage.
The body received mostly subtle modifications based on the lines of the carits the way it should have been. The body was shaved, the front bumper was reshaped, and the bullets were frenched, while the hood was extended 2-½ inches. The fenders were also reshaped and extended to blend with the hood. The taillights were customized with bullets and also frenched. Once the body was prepped, it received PPG Candy Red with a hint of mini-flake added to the roof. Underneath, the 401 nailhead was rebuilt to stock specifications and placed back between the framerails with a pair of glasspacks added to the dual exhaust. A complete hydraulic system was also installed to the suspension to really allow the Buick to meet the pavement.
It was now time for the car to return to Manuels upholstery shop, where his abilities truly shine. He started with a pair of bucket seats and a rear seat from a 63 Buick Riviera. The rear seat was modified to fit the spacious rear of the Invicta, while the buckets were a fine fit as they were. Manuel stitched the seats and door panels in his favorite pearl white Naugahyde with 1½-inch rolls. The Riviera console was also modified and placed between the buckets. A Pioneer 10-disc CD player was added, along with a Sony TV and VCR, which fit nicely in the console. The final touch to the interior were the custom teardrop knobs for the dash, which were actually made by Manuels daughters in her high school shop class.
Fewer than six months later, Manuels Invicta was invited to compete at the Oakland Roadster Show, where it won Outstanding Mild Custom. The Buick also took the same prize at the Sacramento Autorama. Just like that young kid on the streets of Woodland long ago, Manuel keeps the custom fires burning. His next project will be a dead-on tribute to Larry Watsons Grapevine! Stay tuned.


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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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And wake up face-first on the linoleum next to an open can of Bush beans, as hung-over as I've ever been in my life and smelling like a special rotting blend of tuna and turpentine.
That was six months ago – and the last time I got together with my former fourth-grade girlfriend, Kristy. Now a welder by trade with a penchant for Jagermeister and crushing beer cans between her boobs, Kristy is proud to be "just like one of the guys." She is loud, obnoxious, crazy, temperamental and fun to be around – I've often thought she'd be a great subject for a reality show or documentary.
I had run into her at Anduzzi's previously the night in question. After receiving one of her trademark bear hugs and friendly butt grabs, we played bar dice and caught up a little. She said was apparently fired for crushing cans at work (read: betwixt her hooters) the week prior and was freelance welding in the Neenah/Menasha area. I felt bad so I bought her a shot of Jager. She returned the favor. And so on, and so on, until the events that transpired could only be strung together through flashbacks, eyewitnesses and text messages.
I hadn't intended to get sloppy drunk that night. In fact, I was only stopping by Anduzzi's because I heard the trophies had come in for their 6th Annual Peg 'N Keg Cribbage Tournament. I was merely going to scope them out and then go home and watch reruns of either the X-Files or Arrested Development. That's simply what happens when you get together with Kristy. She recently left me a voicemail.
"Yo, Robbie! What's up man, it's Kristy. You recovered yet from that night? Hahahaha! I've never seen a grown man puke in a bathtub like that before. Anyway, whad-dar-you-doing for the Super Bowl besides watching the Pack kick the sh!t outta the Steelers? Let's party! Give me a call."
I don't think of myself as a popular person, but I do have a few options for the Super Bowl on Sunday. As it gets closer, a decision will have to get made. For the aforementioned reasons, the first to get cut will most definitely have to be Kristy. While watching the Super Bowl with Kristy would undoubtedly be a night of wild craziness fit for the Youtubes, this is one evening that I want to savor and cherish and remember the next day.
Sorry Kristy - you're out/fired. Always, R.G. P.S. Don't beat me up next time you see me please.
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It's always nice to connect with old flames.ReplyDelete
Agreed. I feel I can tell them anything, whether I should or not, or whether they feel the same way or not.ReplyDelete
- Soorjo Alexander William Langobard Oliphant ChuckerbuttyFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM
Was Kristy big into Ska for a while? I think I've seen an internet photo of her monster-skanking.ReplyDelete
Good luck with blowing her off, R.G.
- RuppertFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:57 PM
I generally blame the soil beneath my feet known as "Wisconsin" when I have such adventures.ReplyDelete
Born and raised there, I moved out of state when I was 27 (I'm 40 now). And I'd like to report that the considerable influence of the cheese state will not wear off should you happen to reside in a newer, "better" time zone. Oh, no. This stuff happens on return visits with more regularity than I care for. I will omit illustrations at this time due to space constraints. Yours are major-league high jinx, though. I must admit.
PS, I always keep a cribbage board in my glove compartment. Saves wear on the pockets.
Fantastic comment, thanks. See, you know what goes on in this state! It's not like you're even seeking it out most of the time - it somehow finds you...ReplyDelete
Good call on the crib board.