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Heritage tourism
The visitor center often provides "step on" services for bus tours that come to our city. That is where one of us on the staff boards the bus to provide some narration to the sights. The first one that I got to do was an interesting one as it requested an African American focus. So, in addition to my trepidation as a first time tour guide, I had to do a little extra research.
Winston and Salem were two separate towns until their consolidation in 1913. Religious settlers, the Moravians, formed Salem in 1766. There were enough non-Moravian settlers in the area by the middle of the 19th century for Winston to be founded as the county seat in 1851. But Winston was only a sleepy country town until 1875 when tobacco turned it into a prominent industrial center. Richard Joshua Reynolds, founder of the tobacco company that bears his name, was a key player in the industrialization of the New South. He established his own tobacco factory in Winston and eventually became enormously successful from the sale of Prince Albert tobacco and Camel cigarettes.
African American heritage for both Salem and Winston began, of course, in the history of slavery. Moravians owned slaves but treated them well during the colonial times of the 18th century. Some slaves even converted to their religion and were integrated into daily Moravian life. Later, in the 19th century, when slavery was such an economic driver for the South, Moravian attitudes leaned more toward segregation. However this led to African American Moravians creating a separate congregation in 1822. During the Civil War, they built a church that continues today as St. Phillip's Moravian Church, the oldest black congregation in North Carolina. (see http://goo.gl/yCDEyw)
It was from that church in Salem in 1865 a Union officer reported the news of the War's end and the emancipation of the slaves.
Slavery was abolished but attitudes between black and white would persist. Legal segregation and discrimination would disadvantage African Americans. Racism, riots, protests, and struggles were in Winston Salem history but it was no more unique here than other places. Indeed it reflected unfortunate aspects of the nation's history overall.
However as rich as the African American heritage is represented in Winston Salem today, there are many particular events and milestones in which our citizens take pride. So let's get this bus rolling!
We'll include the staples of any tour of Winston Salem: Krispy Kreme, R.J. Reynolds Estate and Wake Forest University (who claim African American notables such as author Maya Angelou, MSNBC News Host Melissa Harris-Perry and athletes Chris Paul and Tim Duncan).
But then after passing the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (named after Lawrence Joel, a black Army medic from Winston-Salem who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1967 for action in Vietnam), we head to the center of town.
We will soon see Lloyd Presbyterian church, the oldest historically African American church worshiping in its original building and location in Forsyth County. The sanctuary was constructed by the congregation in 1907. Lloyd Presbyterian was formed in the Depot Street area during the 1870's as part of a national movement by Northern missionaries to establish African American churches in the South. Depot Street is today N. Patterson Avenue and in the early part of the 1900's this was a thriving African American neighborhood that was home to black-owned real estate offices, doctor, dentist and lawyer offices, drugstores, barber and beauty shops, funeral homes, schools, movie theaters, cafes and churches.
We see the Winston Mutual Building next. It is a historic building constructed in 1969. The company was founded in 1906 by 12 black business officials who wanted to provide insurance and home mortgage products in their community.
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) belongs to University of North Carolina family and is a historically black public research university seen as we continue on. WSSU is a recognized regional institution offering baccalaureate and graduate programs to a diverse student population. In athletics, they are NCAA division II and CIAA. In 1967, Winston-Salem State became the first Historically Black College to win an NCAA Basketball Championship. The Rams won the College Division Championship with a 31-1 record. They were led by high-scoring guard Earl Monroe, who averaged an amazing 41.5 points per game that season before being selected second overall in the 1967 NBA Draft by the Baltimore Bullets.
The campus contains the Diggs Gallery featuring African American art and in the school's auditorium stand murals by John Thomas Biggers, an African-American muralist who came to prominence after the Harlem Renaissance and toward the end of World War II. Biggers was born in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Driving back through the center of downtown we see a bronze statue at the municipal government center of George Black. In 1889, Black walked 50 miles with his father, a former slave, and his older brother to Winston from their home in Liberty, NC. They heard they could earn $1.50 day working together as brickmakers. Black learned how to make bricks while working at the brickyard. In the 1920s, his boss gave him an old mud mill used to make bricks. His boss told Black he could use it for firewood. But Black repaired the mill and began making bricks on his own. His bricks were used to build mansions in the Buena Vista neighborhood, the Salem College Library, some of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.'s old buildings, as well as several buildings in Williamsburg, Va. In 1971, Black achieved fame when broadcaster Charles Kuralt interviewed him for a segment on "The CBS Evening News." President Richard M. Nixon invited Black and some of his relatives to the White House later in 1971. The U.S. Agency for International Development arranged for Black to travel to Guyana to teach people there to make bricks by hand.
Our city bus terminal has a historical marker describing the Safe Bus Company. It was established in 1926 to provide a bus company for African Americans. It became the largest African American bus company in the country. In 1972 the Winston Salem Transit Authority purchased it and created a single city bus service. The city terminal is named after Clark Campbell who started driving for the Safe Bus company in 1944 and drove city buses for 62 years. The terminal is the first downtown building to be named after an African American.
Weaving through old tobacco factories that have been converted into lofts and research facilities, our tour is almost over. In the Arts District along Trade Street, I point out Sweet Potatoes restaurant that two African American women, chef Stephanie Tyson and manager Vivián Joiner, established in 2003. Tyson has written two books on soul food cuisine.
I mention to the group that in August, we will delight again when the National Black Theatre Festival will be in town. The festival and repertoire company originated in Winston Salem and now the festival is shared with Atlanta on alternating years.
The way the festival transforms downtown Winston Salem during that time makes me realize just how much the African American heritage has transformed the city to this day.


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By Tony Perry
In early returns Tuesday, San Diego Councilman Kevin Faulconer appeared headed for a runoff election with either former Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher or Councilman David Alvarez to succeed the disgraced Bob Filner as mayor.
While Faulconer, 46, the only Republican among the major candidates, had a sizable lead, he appeared to lack the 50 percent plus one vote needed to win the job without a runoff.
Fletcher, 36, was narrowly ahead of Alvarez, 33, a fellow Democrat. A third Democrat, former San Diego City Attorney Mike Aguirre, 64, lagged behind. There were also seven minor candidates and one write-in.
The runoff would be held early next year, possibly late January or early February. Council President Todd Gloria is the acting mayor until a successor is chosen for Filner.
Filner resigned Aug. 30 amid a flurry of accusations that he sexually harassed women. The 71-year-old former 10-term congressman, the city's first Democratic mayor in two decades, later pleaded guilty to one felony and two misdemeanor counts. Under a plea bargain with prosecutors, he will not face time in jail or prison but will be subject to home confinement for three months.
Possibly to differentiate themselves from the confrontational Filner, the major candidates to succeed him were, with some small exceptions, scrupulously polite with each other during dozens of mayoral forums as they discussed the city's needs for road repair, more police officers and rules that better encourage private-sector job growth.
While Democrats hold an increasing edge in voter registration, a low voter turnout appeared to favor Faulconer. Also, a review of the requests for early ballots indicated a strong tilt toward Republicans.
The registrar of voters predicted a voter turnout of 40 percent to 50 percent, with a large percentage of votes coming from those who received and returned early ballots. When Filner was elected a year ago as the city's first Democratic mayor in two decades, the turnout was close to 80 percent, thanks to the presidential election.
Filner was nowhere to be seen during the campaign but the civic fallout was still felt from his chaotic nine months in office and the six-week scandal that drove him to resign.
"After the turmoil of the Filner era, we're seeing two things: San Diegans preferring more bland and boring candidates than the bombastic, and an expanding embrace of apathy," said Mark Larson, a talk show host on KCBQ-AM.
Fletcher placed third in last year's mayoral primary behind Filner and former Councilman Carl DeMaio. At the time, he was an independent, after renouncing his Republican registration.
Since that loss, Fletcher has taken a position at Qualcomm Inc. and taught a class at the University of California, San Diego. He is now a Democrat.
Faulconer is finishing his second term on the council from a beach district and was a major ally of Filner's mayoral predecessor, Jerry Sanders. Alvarez is in his first term on the council from a blue-collar district south of Interstate 5.
Carl Luna, political science professor at San Diego Mesa College, said that Faulconer ran "as a centrist-moderate, deliberately distancing himself from the more conservative wing of the local GOP."
While the Republican power structure decided to rally around one candidate, Luna said, Democrats "decided to split their vote between the moderate Fletcher and the liberal Alvarez."
Like other politics watchers, Luna is disappointed at the idea of a so-so turnout.
"Pity (that) a lot of voters are going to be paying more attention to Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations than voting," he said.
(c)2013 Los Angeles Times

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Online Community of Zenith Builders and Flyers
I noticed that the 601/650 series was not represented in the display booth at OSH this year.I talked to one of the factory guys and got a weak repsonse as to why? Makes me wonder...is there strong factory support for them? Did the wing issues cause the demise of the series?
Any thoughts?
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Its taken a lot of generations of my ancestors to produce me. Last night I was thinking of how much I appreciate all their unspoken-of struggles over the centuries and millennia .
I appreciate how many endured dissections and aneurysms probably just like I did (dissection in our family is genetic - my mom had the same aorta replacement as I), and they adventured on. Since aorta replacement has only been around for the past thirty years of so - many of my ancestors endured and survived without medical repair.
I'm sure many times some of my ancestors wondered what was happening to them, not having community support as we do today. Many got up in the morning, went to work and despite the challenges of a weakened cardiovascular system, did what they could do, despite limited knowledge of their condition and limited medical treatment availability.
The challenges our ancestors faced were enormous. Everyday they had to completely create commerce, food, shelter, protection and family. Many did not have even a small portion of the medical care, shelter, transportation or luxury available to me.
Yet our ancestors all had one thing in common and that was they were "Survivors".
And they adventured on long enough to pass those survivor genes on to us.
Today I am grateful for all their struggles, challenges and perseverance to make sure we too could be survivors.
Today, I am Grateful to them.


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Husqvarna Climbs to New Heights
John Turner has climbed the corporate ladder, but now hes getting help from Husqvarna to climb something infinitely more challenging: Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
Turner, sponsored in part by Husqvarna, is a member of an expedition that left the United States on March 19 to travel to Lukla, Nepal, the starting point for the journey up Mount Everest. After an 11-day trek, Turner and his team reached base camp on April 3 and began acclimatizing to the high altitude. For the next six weeks, the team will trek up and down the mountain to establish four separate camps with food, fuel and oxygen. Once all camps are set, weather is stable and the climbers are ready, the team will climb from base camp to the summit in one day.
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and is considered one of the most difficult to summit, looming above the Himalayas at 29,035 feet. Summiting Everest is not easy high winds, avalanches, crevasses, extreme cold and altitude sickness can threaten climbers on a daily basis.
Turner, a corporate consultant and information technologies specialist, is an experienced climber and a veteran of many mountain ascents. In 2003, Turner climbed Mount McKinley, the highest point in North America, with sponsorship from Husqvarna.
Turner is carrying a Husqvarna banner, which he intends to unfold and photograph along the way.
We salute Johns spirit of adventure, and are glad to support his efforts, said David Zerfoss, president of Husqvarna Professional Outdoor Products U.S. A successful ascent requires top performance and extreme toughness characteristics that are shared by Husqvarna products.
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In case anyone wonders, there is an actual basis for the vowel groups: Dr. J. C. Wells's lexical sets. The purpose of the sets is to describe phonological differences between dialects. I decided to use them in an attempt to simplify the importation process, since US and British vowels differ considerably. Inlis doesn't follow either of these dialects exclusively. Rather, it's meant to be a pan-English dialect that's closer to creoles than to the rival dialects. Speakers should always sound somewhat foreign and exotic: this is one time neither Received Pronunciation nor General American is welcome.
It should be obvious that a and o are overloaded, especially a. In my dialect, the seven mappings of o are just three distinct vowels--or technically just two. Such phenomena are common.
Still, a is overloaded, and I've tried to reduce the load, so far unsuccessfully. The current mappings seem to be the best.
Probably the most controversial items will be the mappings to o of the LOT, CLOTH, PALM, and THOUGHT sets. From a (Western) US perspective, it would make more sense to map these to a, further overloading that overworked vowel. But I chose o because
1. the sounds are commonly associated with that letter both in the main English dialects and in creoles
2. it's easier to map all of these to a single vowel, and a is already overloaded, while apart from these, o would be somewhat underloaded.
This does lead to some oddities. For example, if I imported wander and wonder directly, wander would become wonda and wonder wanda.
The big weakness is that the mappings make the English tendency toward homonyms even worse, but since I'm trying to rein in synonyms anyway, I can avoid a lot of the problem.
Next time I'll explain a bit about the grammar and importation mechanism.


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What is The Event?
The following is a chapter from my latest book, Triumph of the Light: Story of Humanity's Enslavement and Impending Liberation. I am posting it here, as it outlines what will likely be the most important event to occur within humanity's evolution to date. And there are some indications that it may be happening at some point in the near future.
It's been called "The Event" and it involves a quantum shift of consciousness that will affect all of us in profound ways we can only now imagine. If you have already read and heard about The Event, let this be a summary and reminder for you. If not, it can serve as an overview for you to begin more research on your own.
Being aware of The Event will prepare us to understand what is occurring when it happens, and it will also help us to benefit from it as much as possible. We will also be in a better position to assist others who may be confused and even frightened when it occurs.
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The Event
Chapter 16
By now it's abundantly clear that the ascension process is not simply an inner shift we're each making into a higher vibration as individuals. It definitely is this, and each of us needs to attend to whatever that might mean on a personal level for us. But ascension also includes a process all of us are going through together as a collective group. And this process, as we've seen, is both vast and multi-layered with gradual events occurring on different dimensions.
And yet some say this process may soon erupt into a single powerful event that will become both the end of a long, long era in human history – and also a new beginning. David Wilcock and author Gordon Asher Davidson have used the term "the Day of Revelation" to describe this event. Cobra has simply called it "The Event", a term that has caught on with a great many people.
Much of what you'll read in this chapter about The Event may sound fantastical to you – too strange and perhaps too good to be true. This is understandable. But, as always, I encourage you to simply take the information in and see if it resonates with you on a level deeper than your mind. Just accepting the possibility of what is being described here about The Event can help prepare you for it, should it indeed occur.
What is The Event?
Both Wilcock and Cobra tell us that The Event will be the sudden beginning of the collective ascension process. It will initially manifest with a "galactic pulse", a solar event that is said to occur every twenty-six thousand years or so. This pulse will release a blindingly bright light arriving directly from the central sun which in the past has triggered a mass ascension (a quantum leap in spiritual evolution) on Earth each time it's occurred.
As an avid scholar of ancient texts, Wilcock claims that this phenomenon is described in the Bible and in Zoroastrian, Hindu, Greek and Roman texts, and that 35 ancient cultures hid the science of this cycle in their mythologies. He adds that there is now scientific data and also insider testimony that support this idea of a solar pulse event.
According to both Wilcock and Cobra, when the galactic pulse happens, it will start a process of transforming matter, energy, consciousness and biological life as we know it. The incoming energies from the pulse will begin to flow through the energy field of all humans as a palpable "wave of love". Everyone will have their own individual experience of healing, release of the past, and inner transformation. But also, there will be a general rise in consciousness of all humanity on the planet.
Directly After the Event
Cobra explains that for the first few hours after the solar event, the Resistance Movement will take over all satellite and communication stations in the world, through which we will be able to receive information about what is occurring. Disclosure about the secret space programs and the crimes of the Cabal will be broadcasted on TV channels.
He further claims that intel packages of disclosure have already been downloaded into the computers of major newspaper agencies around the world. Videos have also been prepared. In addition, messages will appear as pop-ups on countless computers.
Mass Arrests
According to a number of sources, part of what we'll be seeing very soon after The Event is a series of mass arrests of the Cabal, who will be taken into custody and held until trials can take place. Within this group will be members from both political parties in the US Congress. We will be assured that they will be prevented from ever having access to positions of power again. Gordon Davidson adds that, in the meantime, the executive, judicial and military will be in charge, although some Superior Court and other justices will be removed.
Global Currency Reset
Once the mass arrests have been accomplished, another momentous occurrence reportedly will take place – a reset of our global financial system. There is a group known as "the Eastern Alliance" which will put this in place. This group is also referred to as the "Chinese Elders", ancient Chinese families who, through their benevolence and wisdom, have been planning the financial reset for quite a while and have been waiting for right timing to put it in motion.
It is said that the new financial system will include the provisions of an act named GESARA, an acronym for "Global Economic Security & Reformation Act". This act is designed, among other things, to reset the planet and humanity on a foundation of sustainable governance and benefit everyone on the planet through a global currency reset (the GCR). It will put the entire global economy back on the gold standard. When implemented, it will affect all 209 sovereign nations in the world.
Suppressed Technologies Released
As this reset happens, free energy technologies and products will also gradually be released to the public, and everyone will eventually have access to natural, renewable sources of energy. Other important technologies developed in the secret space programs which have been suppressed by the Cabal will also be released.
All this will ensure that the natural abundance of this planet will be distributed to everybody, and our eco-systems will eventually be restored. In time, as the earth recalibrates back to its originally-created frequency, organic food and clean water will be easily available to all.
Included in the new technologies will be those which provide healing on all levels. Humanity will finally have the opportunity for true healing, both physical and psychological. In particular, there will apparently be "healing chambers" that will be available to the general public. We will still go through an aging process but it will be a much easier experience.
Inner Healing Made Easier
Cobra continues to assure us that, with the removal of the Archons from the inner planes, their interference with human relationships will disappear. Many of the old conflicts and dramas which now exist, especially those between men and women, will diminish and unconditional Love will prevail. War will be obsolete.
However, even once the Event has happened, we will all initially still be involved in our individual ascension process, releasing our old third-dimensional habit patterns. Although the Event will give us a collective boost in vibration, reportedly only a small group will make their full ascension into the Fifth Dimension at that time. Most people will continue on with their ascension process.
Nonetheless, it will be a whole lot easier. After the Event, there will be a lot of energy support from the Galactic Central Sun to help us shift into 5D consciousness. The Event will also make it much easier to develop psychic abilities, such as telepathy and clairvoyance. The Light Forces will give guidance and instructions on these tools natural to 5D consciousness.
First Contact
We are told that at some point when enough people on the planet are able to comfortably accept the reality of ETs, Beings within the various galactic civilizations who have assisted us in the liberation process will reveal themselves in an event known as "First Contact". Over time, humanity will eventually be ready to become co-partners in the Galactic Confederation and be able to connect with other sovereign races throughout the galaxy.
Not Everyone will be Ascending
However, as may be obvious as we consider the whole of humanity at this point, not everyone will be making the shift toward 5D consciousness at the time of the Event. The anticipated solar event will require a shift which will prove to be too much for those people who are not ready to ascend at this time. If they haven't already left the planet by the time of the Event, they will leave at the time it occurs or soon thereafter. At death they will be taken to another part of the universe still functioning in the Third Dimension where they can continue their soul evolution.
It's Just the Beginning
Although abrupt in some ways, the Event is not going to be a sudden miraculous shift that changes everything overnight. It is simply the beginning of a gradual process which will eventually result in a much higher consciousness for humanity as a whole and a better physical, psychological and spiritual existence for everybody. In essence, it will be a transition from a 3D-4D world to a 4D-5D one.
At some point, all of humanity will eventually be functioning in 5D consciousness. Although it will take a while for everyone to make this shift, the Event will be the initial boost to get the process in gear and make it a lot easier for us to make the shift.
When Will the Event Happen?
Of course, everyone wants to know when the Event is going to happen. No one speaking about it can give a concrete answer, as so much is still unfolding, and the ever-present factor of free will makes it difficult to predict anything for certain.
Although presenting a somewhat different scenario from that of Cobra for the Day of Revelation, Gordon Asher Davidson concurs with him that all is being very carefully planned and orchestrated by the Light Alliances so that the shift will be universal, seamless and easily accepted by people across the world. He states that the timing will be determined by a large number of factors, including energetic astrological alignments, final preparation and readiness of new systems to be put into place, and the openness and demand of humanity for deep and true transformation in the world.
Also it seems clear that the Event cannot occur until the Light Forces have been absolutely victorious – until all the dark ET-run forces are completely eliminated from our planet. It's also necessary that the grid circling the Earth keeping us in quarantine be completely dismantled.
As we've seen, this is happening fairly rapidly at this point, late 2017. Also, according to Cobra, liberation includes the elimination of the beings known as the Archons existing on the inner planes who have been controlling humanity through their manipulation of the karmic process and the implants and other AI technology they have employed to impede humanity's spiritual evolution.
One of Wilcock's insiders said to him, "The event you expected to happen in 2012 will more likely occur in 2017". Corey Goode states that his intel indicates it will more likely occur sometime between 2018 and 2023.
Even if it takes that long, it is definitely an event worth waiting for. Ascension into the Fifth Dimension is what we are all here for. A few more years will whiz past us, just as the last few years have. And, who knows? The Event could happen tomorrow.
Do you feel prepared for it?
2. Carty, Jonathan. "Voice Guided Video to The Event"
3. Cobra. "The Event and The Resistance".
4. Cobra. "Interview FAQ: The Event"
5. Davidson, Gordon Asher. The Transfiguration of our World.
6. Sumner, Therese Zumi. "The Event Flash – the Galactic Wave of Love".
7. Wilcock, David. Ascension Mysteries
8. Wilcock, David. "David Wilcock August 21 2017 – UFO Conference | Brand New Disclosure Update"
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At the age of 62 and lifer in this shift I've noticed that every so often, maybe 6 years or so someone does this, gets people pumped up for an event to happen soon, then it doesn't happen and depression sets in for those that believed them. The event has already occurred and is now occurring and will continue to occur. There's a lot of misinformation, both intentional and unintentional. Setting someone's sights away from now by saying an event is coming soon keeps them from seeing that it's already happened, it's here now, it's taking place now. THIS is it. We're in it. It's miraculous. Rather than sticking your antenna up for information, be quiet, be still, and listen with your inner self. Light is love, not information, information will continually keep you 'not there.' The path is so simple, no information is required, simply be quiet, be still, and listen to your inner self and follow it's direction. Each person's inner self knows the path for that person. Someone else's path or information keeps you from your final step, being totally sovereign by aligning with your inner self (some people call it higher self, soul, divine spark). You're moving into higher and higher vibrations, being sovereign, in love, will allow you to dance in these higher vibrations. The easiest and most fun path is not by trying to master, control or learn metaphysical laws, which don't apply here; it's to surrender, take a deep breath, and surrender to this present moment, go within and ask you're inner voice how to proceed, now, today, and don't let fear keep you from following it.
Lovely way of expressing how you see and experience this new life, thanks for sharing. This helped me to more easily,patiently move with the flow.
Oh Holly…I love this!! I'm 67. I've been very spiritual most of my adult life, but I'm fairly new to Ascension. The whole idea of "waiting" for something to "happen" kept me from seeing what's happening NOW. Why am I only just seeing this!?! I'm sure it's because NOW…I'm ready 😊 I woke up this morning feeling so FREE and so much different. A definite shift has happened within me! I came to Vidya's site…not really knowing why. I was drawn to stuff I'd never read before. I'm sure some of it was because I just wasn't ready to know it yet…and the fact that I just finished "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle (yes…I'm a late bloomer 😊) over the weekend which really opened my eyes! I feel like this amazing shift is happening inside me. I suddenly see the world and everything around me differently. Thank you for sharing your post❣
Holly I totally agree with you!!
Thank you Holly for sharing your thoughts, it really helps me a lot of the journey I am going through! You are SO RIGHT about the shift is happening now and we need to align with our higher self for guidance. Truly, there can't be a sudden moment where everything will be just different, it's a gradual process and occuring now and will keep occurring till we are healed from life times of 3D experiences.
Hi Dear Vidya!,
And the BEAT goes on. I relish your most wonderful blogs. They solidify and confirm those things included in my present studies. What a great time to be alive and witnessing it all! I send you gratitude and blessings, Love~Shyla
Kryon has offered that we control our own reality and can drop our own karma.
Say: "I drop my karma, I am in control, I do not have any more karma that would create bad things occurring in old souls."
Add this great affirmation: "Dear Akash, Dear Higher Self, Dear Innate, Dear Corporeal Structure, listen, there is no fear of enlightenment in me, because now I am in an energy that supports me instead of one that was against me; the fear belongs to the old energy, not this energy- I Am Free."
We can co-create our own micro-Event by collectively meditating, such as participating in the daily Global 8000 Guided Meditation led by Jared Rand. ( info at https://vimeo.com/257020578 or conference call at 3 pm EST 641.715.0857, access code 303471#) or by following Blossom Goodchild's Game Changer Project at https://youtu.be/3cUD63O3fyw
There is a new paradigm not using tools of the old energy and there already is a new frequency that one can tune into by just affirming that "I will allow for new things to come in."
Thank you so much Gina!! have a nice day


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This should have been included in Fridays post, but due to a slip up with cutting and pasting and a lack of quality kontrol was omitted from the end of the writing/ranting.
No doubt the winner on May 5th will be apathy, because 1) The No campaign have made AV sound so complicated that people have turned off. 2) Both the Yes and No supporters have fought a negative battle by trading insults with each other which has also turned people off. 3) The media have said that in economic hard times it is a waste of money, which has fucked people off. Or 4) The people were never turned on in the first place, don't give a fuck and just take the freedoms they have for granted. If the last one is the reason, it will be a sad day for our democracy, but a good one for theirs.


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- Unknown said...
That sucks so bad! What an asshole. I thought the story was going to end with your skirt was tucked into your tights or something that made it look like you were wearing weird see-through pants or something (I've had something like that happen to me before!) That outfit is not overly sexy at all! Idiots. I would totally feel awkward taking photos with my tripod after that, too! But f*ck 'em and keep doing it. If you stop, he'll just win! What's your husband think of the situation?
xoxo, Lindsey Dish
- May 2, 2014 at 4:59 AM
- brando said...
I think that it's ridiculous. The guy was a total creeper. Have to just keep on keepin' on though. I don't want her to stop dressing the way she does because of the douchebaggery of some folk, nor do I want stuff like this to taint our New York experience.
- May 2, 2014 at 12:34 PM
- Sarah K. said...
haha Lindsey, I too have had my skirt tucked into my tights on occasion, but usually people are just really nice about that and come up to me discreetly (that makes it sound like it happens a lot.. uhh... it's happened 3 times. I'm pretty klutzy).
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The two posters I created for a shortfilm I directed for the NoTodoFilmFest, the 2011 Edition. I am still re editing the shortfilm to have a more solid story. And we are preparing an end credits sequence.
Café de Colombia
The posters of a shortfilm called "Café de Colombia" I have directed in 2010.


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"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven." Matthew 18:10
Martin Luther considered this verse a mandate for educating the young. He said:
Now if we had nothing more than this one verse where Christ lets us know how much His heavenly Father is concerned about the young folks, we ought to conclude that among all good works there is none greater or better than to train young people properly.
Luther and his companions worked to foster schools across Germany after the Reformation advising all that "we must spare no diligence, time, or cost in teaching and educating our children, that they may serve God and the world.
Thus, began the great tradition of Lutheran education. Wherever Lutherans founded churches, they opened schools. The earliest Lutheran schools in America were opened in the 1600s. The oldest school still in continuous operation opened in Manhattan in 1752. Lutheran schools make up the largest number of Protestant schools in the United States and the second largest number of private schools. Our school is one of over 1400 Lutheran schools in America, and one of over 130 in the State of Texas.
Our Savior has kept that tradition for 60 years. Since 1946, Our Savior Lutheran School has served the Houston community as a ministry of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
From 1946 to 1996, Our Savior was located at 4425 North Shepherd Dr. In 1997, the school opened its doors at our present location at 5000 W. Tidwell.
Throughout the years, Our Savior has offered the community and the students that came through its doors a quality academic and spiritual education. We cherish our heritage of Lutheran and classical education.


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A Christian group has declared October 31 "Jesus Ween." (Seriously? Seriously.)
Rather than trick-or-treating, the organization encourages participants to go door-to-door giving out tracts and Bibles. Instead of costumes, Christian should wear white to symbolize God's righteousness.
"The dictionary meaning of Ween is to expect, believe or think. We therefore see October 31st as a day to expect a gift of salvation and re-think receiving Jesus," wrote Jesus Ween's sponsoring organization, Jesus Win. "Every year, the world and its system have a day set aside (October 31st) to celebrate ungodly images and evil characters while Christians all over the world participate, hide or just stay quiet on Halloween day."
Churches have long offered alternatives to Halloween, from more generic fall festivals to hell houses, but the Jesus Ween holiday seems more ambitious.
Sponsors promise that Jesus Ween will "prepare your kids for greatness" and say it's "expected to become the most effective Christian outreach day ever."
The group has 2,400 participants signed up on Facebook.


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B.L.T. Stuffed Chicken
Sandwich lovers, I know living lower carb means the simple sandwich is less of a go-to. Post weight loss surgery, space in the stomach is limited, so filling that space with the right things is vital to staying well nourished and healthy. That means protein first is a good rule to live by.
I love fresh produce, especially in the summertime. The tomato sandwich was a simply a summer staple growing up in North Carolina!
On a special occasion, a B.L.T. with crispy bacon and luscious lettuce. Unfortunately, that southern delicacy doesn't lend much protein to the plate. Plus bacon can add a wallop of fat and sodium, and if you're adding mayonnaise, you're looking at even more fat added.
To switch it up and make it more filling and nutritious, I thought grilled or pan seared chicken would make a nice vehicle over bread.
Being a produce lover, I added in fresh cucumber and spinach to mine for extra flavor and texture. To kick it up another notch, a tiny drizzle of balsamic reduction which packs a punch. If you were a mayo lover and crave that creamy texture on your"sandwich," try whipping up a low fat greek yogurt tzatziki sauce instead. I also used turkey bacon, not pork, for a leaner option.
B.L.T. Stuffed Chicken
Chicken Breasts (best results if cooked before hand and chilled)
Turkey Bacon
Fresh Tomatoes
Lettuce or preferred greens
Begin by flattening your chicken breast with a mallet or pounder. You want your chicken to be flattened evenly both so it cooks through evenly and is shaped nicely when you later butterfly it. Using a zippered storage bag saves you on this step.
Cook your Chicken breast by grilling or pan searing, whichever you prefer. A simple salt and pepper seasoning is all you need. I tend to get a bit paranoid about chicken doneness, so I love to quickly temperature check. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, chicken is safe when 165ºF at the center.
Allow chicken to cool. *You may want to throw extra chicken on the grill the day before so you can grab it already prepared from the refrigerator when you are ready to build your B.L.T. later.
Slice your tomatoes to the desired thickness and tear or chop your lettuce leaves to fit your chicken breast.
Cook turkey bacon to preferred doneness. It can typically be microwaved, pan cooked, or oven baked. Whichever you prefer and time allows for, feel free to do.
Carefully butterfly your chilled chicken, leaving one long edge intact.
Layer your produce into the open pocket.
Add cooked turkey bacon.
Drizzle a tiny bit of balsamic reduction to add a punch of flavor or opt for a low fat greek yogurt tzatziki if you prefer a creamy addition.
Serve with cucumber slices for a cool, crunchy side.
You may even find you feel full with half a breast, and can get another meal out of this recipe. The giant chicken breast I grabbed at the store were way more than my typical 4 oz. portion. A B.L.T Stuffed Chicken would also be great to chop up into a protein filled bowl.
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Geoffrey Kurtzman
Geoffrey was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999. His citation is below:
Geoff Kurtzman will always be remembered as one of the most outstanding collegiate basketball players to have ever represented Washington College on the hard court.
The statistics that he accumulated while participating in varsity basketball for four years are outstanding. Kurtzman was largely responsible for what success Washington College enjoyed in basketball during the years from 1973 to 1977. Although he scored 1,296 points during these four years, his 941 rebounds, the second highest mark in WC history, are what contributed so much. He averaged 14.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game over four years. His personal highest scoring game of 36 points came against UMBC during the 1973-1974 season.
Kurtzman was selected to the Middle Atlantic Southeast Division All-Conference team in 1976. He was selected as an All-American Jewish Athlete in 1977. He played professionally in Israel for Elitzur Tel Aviv in 1977-1978.
Married to Laura Chase, Class of 1983, he has two children, Kevin and Tommy and serves as President of the Kurtzman Business Forms, Inc. He also has served as a sportscaster/color commentator on Cablevision.
Washington College is proud and honored to induct Geoffrey Kurtzman into its Athletic Hall of Fame on this second day of October, 1999.


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Holidays and hotels in Sifnos
A bit off the beaten track, the island of Sifnos features beautiful bays and a relatively green (capers abound) and hilly landscape, topped by pretty, whitewashed villages. The island is not especially famous for its beaches (though the south coast features several nice ones), but that is actually not such a bad thing. It keeps the crowds of summer tourists away. There is no airport on the island (so no package deal tourism) and there are no ferry connections with the more popular islands (and so not too many island hoppers either). There are nice hotels though, and Sifnos attracts its own pleasant little crowd of regulars who appreciate the relative quiet of the island, its beautiful architecture and its traditional aspects, as well as the excellent food it is famous for. (Don't leave the island without having tried the chickpea soup and the chickpea fritters (revithokeftedes)
What to see and do on Sifnos
If your time on Sifnos is limited the best places to visit are Apollonia, the picturesque, centuries-old capital in the centre of the island, adjacent Artemonas and the Venetian village of Kastro on the east coast, as well as the bays of Platys Gialos (the best beach on the island) and Vathi. Make sure to visit some of the pottery and ceramics workshops (you find them all over the island – it's the other specialty of Sifnos). Each workshop has its own style and you can find some amazing pieces. I eat my cereals and salads from bowls I bought (directly from the workshops) on Sifnos.
Walking holidays on Sifnos
The villages of Sifnos are linked by beautiful centuries-old stone paths and walking trails. If you have the time, this is the best way to explore the island. There are endless possibilities for walks and hikes, but you may want to start with one of the eight that were recently signposted in cooperation with Terrain maps. Start early in the morning if you do it during the summer, or come for off-season vacations when the weather is not too hot. April and May, when the island is full of flowers, are probably the best months.


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With Hanukkah and Christmas just days away, the holiday bug has smitten quite a few.
With Hanukkah and Christmas just days away, the holiday bug has smitten quite a few.
Members of the Mount Hope Historical Society will host an open house from 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday at its headquarters, the charming Eleazer Harding House on Old Mountain Road in Otisville. Admission is free. The members will be selling treats in their gift shop. At Museum Village in Monroe, staff and volunteers are ready with their annual "Holidays in the Village Celebration." It will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and from 2-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12, $8 for children. There's also a well-stocked gift shop. The annual Holiday Craft and Gift Boutique hosted by the Sisterhood of Temple Sinai will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the temple, 75 Highland Ave., Middletown. It's a festive event with an assortment of items appropriate for all special occasions. Lunch and refreshments will be sold by the temple's Men's Club. Admission is free. At the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame at 240 Main St. in Goshen, the gift shop is packed with many items for gift-giving. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
The museum's annual holiday concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the museum's Haughton Hall. Admission is free for members and $3 for others. Because space is limited, reservations are due by Tuesday by calling 294-6330. Participating will be Goshen High School's Jazz Voices and Varsity Choir, and the Song of the Valley Chorus.
Incidentally, the museum's president, Elbridge "Ebby" Gerry Jr., a Hall of Famer since 1994, was recently voted by the membership of the U.S. Harness Writers Association to receive its Proximity Award. It's the second-highest honor in harness racing next to membership in the Hall of Fame. Gerry, director of the Hambletonian Society since 1965, is currently serving as vice president. He is a partner in the New York City private bank Brown Brothers Harriman and Co.
The award will be given during the annual banquet at Dover Downs on Jan. 27. Tickets can be obtained by calling Mark Short or Scott Warren at 302-398-7585.
A final salute to volunteers who have been devoted to the Ramapo Catskill Library System's Radio Vision will be conducted at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the system's headquarters on North Street in the Town of Wallkill. Pat Dempsey is one of the original volunteers who started with the first broadcast 28 years ago and read her last news report last week. Dan Hulse, who has been the director of the program, will preside over the event. The Words and Music Coffeehouse will host award-winning singer-songwriter Helen Avakian at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Howland Cultural Center at 477 Main St., Beacon. Admission is $10. Refreshments and light dining will be available.
For information, call 566-4425 or 831-4988.
The Handmade Gallery, a related business of the Wallkill River School at 100 Ward St. in Montgomery, opens for business Saturday. Hours will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Artists wanting to sell their work in the shop can call Michelle Filer at 820-2595 for information. The artists and volunteers involved will host a Handmade for the Holidays party from 1-7 p.m. Dec. 8. For information, call 457-ARTS or visit www.wallkillriverschool.com. Members of the Golden Age Seniors Club of Middletown have an in-club project under way called "Seniors Helping Veterans." Ed Collins, special affairs chairman, said his colleagues are collecting and donating specific items of clothing, playing cards, toiletries, hand-held games and other items for veterans at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System at Castle Point. Club members are ready to deliver the 20-plus shopping bags. They'll also continue the project for next year's holidays. Good job! Sid Tendler of Monroe is pleased with the results and many positive comments from those attending the recent appearance of Joe Battaglia's 17-piece New York Big Band during a fundraising concert at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown. "It was an evening out of the past, with the old band sound and good music," said Tendler. More than 600 people attended, raising almost $9,000 for a proposed monument to Gold Star Mothers, a project of the Orange County Veterans Coalition.
Donations can be mailed to the Coalition, 111 Craigville Road, Goshen 10924.
The Coalition will conduct its Dec. 11 meeting at 5:30 p.m. as a free holiday potluck supper. Covered dishes are welcome. Also, canned food will be collected for the food pantry at Castle Point. For information, call Tony Zippo at 291-2470.
Barbara Bedell's column appears daily. Call her at 346-3125.


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The Arab American Institute Foundation's Summer Internship program is an exciting opportunity for students and recent graduates to experience politics and policy-making in action, from a variety of different perspectives.
Every year, AAI selects 8-12 remarkable individuals to intern in a number of D.C. organizations, within one of the following fields:
- Community Organizing
- Public Advocacy
- Political Office
- Government Agency
- Media/Research
Past organizations have included: Al Jazeera, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Campaign for America's Future, congressional offices, the Democratic National Committee, the New America Foundation, TSD Communications, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and many others.
Interns work in close connection with the interns placed at other organizations.
Every week, Summer Interns meet for brown bag lunches and community events to touch base, share ideas, and coordinate on projects. The networks developed during the internship program often last a lifetime.
Interns are also invited to attend monthly AAI Emerging Leaders networking nights, where they have a chance to interact with young Arab American professionals in a variety of fields.
The internship placements offer interns the opportunity to improve their writing, research, and political understanding in a real-world environment. In past years, interns have composed policy-briefs, research proposals, legislation mark-ups, newsletters, and journal articles.
In addition to skills learned in their positions, AAI Summer Interns are offered weekly skill-building sessions at the AAI office, with workshops covering a range of valuable topics including basic web design, advanced Microsoft Excel functions, resume-building, and others.
Interns are provided with a monthly stipend of up to $1000/month, or the opportunity for course credit.


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Do you have a can of pumpkin purée rankling around in the cupboard? Here's a quick tip for a warm and satisfying soup that makes up in a jiffy and takes the chill out of lunch on a winter's day while keeping you on target with your New Year's resolutions.
- 6 cups of chicken stock (bring to a boil and add)
- 1 can of pumpkin purée (stir, reduce heat and add)
- 1/4 cup of cream (add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on low heat, 5 – 10 minutes – serve)
- 1/2 cup of grilled onions (optional)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
If I don't have homemade chicken stock on hand, I boil a pot of water and add Better Than Bouillon brand chicken base. You have to keep it in the refrigerator. I love it because I can pronounce everything on the label, it's organic and there's even a low sodium variety. I think you can find it just about anywhere, but if you can't you can get it through Amazon. They also have veggie, turkey, beef, vegan and more! I don't work for them, honest! If you buy it from Amazon, I do receive advertising revenue, but I would tell you about it even if I didn't. Better Than Bouillon has saved the day more than once at my house – and it is better than bouillon!
Here's a little tip for adding the cream. I use heavy whipping cream. Place your cream in a small container with enough room to add some of the hot soup. Add the hot pumpkin broth to your cream and stir to warm. Now when you add the cream to your soup it won't curdle! Of course the cream is optional, too. A little bit goes a long way! If you've used plain pumpkin purée, add your onions and any savory seasonings that appeal to you. If you've used pumpkin pie filling (hey, it happens) add a little sweet spice and omit the onions. It makes the lowest calorie, most satisfying pumpkin pie (soup) you've ever eaten! Enjoy!


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Fight strawmen valiantly. Repeatedly state that 9/11 was not caused by "Arabs in caves", and that burning jet fuel alone did not bring down the buildings. Accuse your opponents of being George Bush-lovers, and dismiss their evidence accordingly.
Use one myth to support another myth.
"They were going to create a false-flag operation (Northwoods) in the Sixties therefore 9/11 was an inside job".
"Oswald didn't kill Kennedy therefore 9/11 was an inside job".
"9/11 was an inside job therefore anyone who disagrees with me is a disinformation agent".
"The "New World Order" is a group of shadowy masterminds who control every government and fake every world event, therefore 9/11 was a false-flag psy-op."
"The Holocaust did not happen so 9/11 was an inside job." "The hijackers were cokeheads and Osama was mortally ill therefore the US gubmint orchestrated 9/11".


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About a year ago she waited my side and combated tooth and nail to assist me survive a bitter custody fight and win primary custody of my terrific 2 year-old boy, who is her only great-grandchild, and the love of her life and my life.
Arlington TX 76015 Inpatient Alcohol Rehab For Two Weeks?
However the problem is that dependency is not just a personal problem. It is a social issue because a person's dependency has an influence on his/her buddies, family, and those who deal with the person. And so, it frequently causes an issue for them too. It must never ever be overlooked, and the individual ought to never ever be deciding alone. But, of course, above everything else, it is necessary that the person understands that there is a problem, and she or he should be psychologically inspired to seek treatment.
Alcohol detox is fast. The worst results of alcohol withdrawal will begin to fade as quickly as the last traces of alcohol leave the addict's body. This takes just a couple of days. After that, the body requires a couple of extra days to develop an alcohol-free internal balance. Nowadays can be rough, but they also do not last long. Expect to be mainly from the woods within a week.
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Tavernier is a peaceful island to the immediate south of Key Largo. It's an excellent base to trigger on boating expeditions in Florida Bay or out to the Atlantic. It's also a major destination for ornithologists being the house of the Florida Keys Wild Bird inpatient rehabilitation centers. Tavernier holiday rentals include a great variety of lodging units for every single need and budget plan.
Low Cost. There are controlled substances that are too low-cost and accessible to lots of. Marijuana is extraordinarily inexpensive, and they are available almost anywhere.
Your role during treatment depends upon the program. Some inpatient drug rehab rehabilitation programs ask parents to be present as often as possible so the entire household can feel associated with the rehabilitation development. Other programs, however, have set times of day for moms and dads to go to and engage their clients in a range of activities and treatment steps during the rest of the day.
Inpatient Alcohol Rehab Centers Near Arlington Texas 76015
He stated he encouraged her to examine into inpatient rehab after he thought she had substance abuse issues in November. "I did everything I might think about to do," said Schenecker, a colonel in the Army.
Have we forgotten that being unfortunate can sometimes be resolved by making changes in our lives so we're not pestered with things and people that make us miserable? Or that problems with our kids or spouse can often be resolved by sitting down and talking things out like logical human beings who in fact take care of each other?
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Has it been a number of days with these stretches and you're still not experiencing any relief? Then, the problem may be more severe. There are plenty of conveniently situated workplaces for you to arrange a consultation if you require to head to a rehabilitation center.


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DIY aquarium vacuum
I wanted a way to pick up waste when I was cleaning my tank. But I didn't want to buy a regular aqua vacuum cause they are battery powered and probably not strong enough. So I decided to use a Maxi-Jet powerhead (a lot of flow and corded, so more power).
At first, I used the top half of a water bottle connected to the MJ input and filled the neck with filter floss. Hand-holding the powerhead with the water bottle intake near the sand was powerful enough to pull detritus from the sand bed (avoided picking up sand by adjusting height from sandbed).
However, this was tiring and I had to be careful that the output of the MJ didn't blow frags off rocks or come shooting out of the tank, which is hard to do when you're concentrating on not sucking up all of your sandbed.
So for the next version, I decided to keep the MJ stationary using the triple suction cup mount, and move the filter intake. So I went by Lowes and found a threaded elbow that had a hose barb on the other end and a length of vinyl tubing that fit the fitting (I think its 1/2 inch).
I cut a water bottle in half and trimmed the edges so they were smooth. The bottle I used had ridges (I believe it was zeyphrhills brand).
Here are pics of the components.
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I cut a small hole in the bottom of the bottle that was just smaller than the diameter of the threaded elbow so that it would screw in and hold. The force of the suction kept it secure. The vinyl tubing went on the barbed side of the fitting and was secured with a ziptie (around the barbed portion) for good measure.
The mouth of the bottle fit snugly around the MJ standard filter attachment. I filled the bottle with filter floss and put the two halves together with some overlap, using the ridges to lock it.
Fully assembled.
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This assembly went into the tank vertically to displace the air from the tubing and floss. Then the MJ attachment went onto the powerhead. (Alternatively, you can put the attachment onto the powerhead first, then slip the mouth of the bottle onto the attachment, this prevents the attachment from accidentally being pushed inside the bottle.) Just make sure that the entire attachment is covered by the bottle so the powerhead isn't sucking in water from anywhere but through the filter. Also be sure to keep the vinyl tube in the water at all times, or it could suck air while on (and could siphon the tank when the pump is off). Point the output of the powerhead in a safe direction. The bottle might be compressed by the suction depending on how snug the two halves are connected.
And that's it. The velocity into the tube is very high, so keep it away from anything delicate (fish, soft corals, shrimp, etc) that you don't want to suck up. Also, keep it far enough from the sand bed so it just picks up detritus. It works great for vacuuming algae that you scrub off of live rock. Clears the water in no time.
When the floss is visibly dirty (or the vacuum suction decreases significantly), remove the whole assembly, drain (in the direction of filtration), remove and discard floss.
It helps to have someone helping to plug and unplug the powerhead in case you do suck up something delicate (Xenia are the worst).
You can also remove the tubing if you want to use the assembly as an additional in-tank filter.
Lastly, feel free to modify to fit your own needs. It only cost me less than $2 for all the parts (I had a spare MJ).
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I have been comtemplating something like that myself. That battery powered vacum? A real POS. I bought one. I was considering using the power head to creat a suction effect. You would use like a regular siphon cleaner and mount the powerhead in the hose so it would shoot water down through the hose to the drain. This should create a vacum in the cleaner section and suck up the crud. Your idea looks to be good to clean crud out of the water after blowing off all the rocks.
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Girls, boys and their parents often have questions as they grow and develop, and whether they're the right weight. One place to start is by learning about body mass index, or BMI, a calculation that estimates how much body fat a person has based on his or her weight and height.
BMI can help doctors and parents identify if their kids are overweight and at risk of developing medical problems like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Doctors can monitor that person's weight and make recommendations about healthy eating and exercise.
Our BMI calculator can help you find out what your BMI is. With the results, it's a good idea to ask a doctor or health professional to help you figure out what it means. That's because BMI is not perfect. For example, it's very common for teens to gain weight quickly — and see their BMI go up — during puberty. These changes may be a normal part of development (for example, someone with a large frame or lots of muscle can have a high BMI.) Or, the changes can be a sign of future weight problems.
Your doctor can help you figure out whether weight gain is a normal part of development or whether it's something to be concerned about.
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Hugh Jackman is a hunk, right? That is, indeed, a true statement. But the Wolverine is also a dad and a devoted, adoring hubby—just wait until you read what he says about his lovely lady. He really seems like he's got it all figured out. So wanna know his wife's one major house rule?
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It's got something to do with style! No, it's not "don't mess up the living room" or "put your shoes away." According to an interview the actor did with Your Tango, Hugh says that he must credit his stylish choices to his wife, Deborra-lee Furness.
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Fabulous Wood Crafts, Wooden Tableware and Kitchen Utensils by Ariele Alasko
Wooden tableware and kitchen utensils designed by Ariele Alasko look fabulously beautiful and elegant. The designer, a furniture builder and woodworker is living in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from California, Ariele started building furniture for her own apartment, and it swiftly grew from a fun hobby to a full time job.
Wood crafts, wooden tables and kitchen utensils are made of natural material that comes from the old walls of hundred-year-old buildings here in Brooklyn. Salvaged wood crafts feel nostalgic and appealing, charming and unique. The designer collects the materials, cleans salvaged wood pieces and uses the natural coloration and patina to create intricate patterns in her wood crafts without the use of any stains.
Each piece of wooden tableware and kitchen utensils takes days to complete, as every strip of wood is cut individually to attain a perfect fit, making sure the resulting surface is smooth and without any gaps. The designer and woodworker creates amazing dishes, spoons and cutting boards. These wooden tableware and kitchen utensils are unique, handmade and exclusive. Lushome presents that amazing recycled crafts and artworks.
Beautiful carved wood swing seats inspired by leaves
Handmade wooden tableware and kitchen utensils
Made from different kinds of wood, these fabulous wood crafts look very attractive. Every wooden tableware item from Ariele Alasko, www.arielealasko.com/ has a distinct personality. The gorgeous texture of natural wood and salvaged wood colors, small natural imperfections, cracks and knots, tree rings and traces add charming accents to the beautifully sculptured wood crafts.
Wooden tableware and kitchen utensils have a special energy. The designer and woodworker believes her crafts bring a feeling of comfort and warmth into modern homes, and can add elegant accents to traditional and contemporary home interiors in minimalist style.
Ariele Alasko reminds that natural wood materials create soothing and relaxing effects. Made with love, these beautiful wooden tableware and kitchen utensils bring warmth, beauty, originality and elegance into modern home interiors.
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Offensive Workhorse – Larry Fitzgerald, WR (Ari)
In my opinion, Larry Fitzgerald deserves the workhorse award every week. I feel like he's easily among the top 10 wide receivers in the NFL and every week he puts everything he's got into the game to try and get a win for his team. He has quite a daunting task too, as the Cardinals are a somewhat offensively challenged team. They have all of the pieces, they just need to put them together. Anyways, Fitzgerald had 7 catches for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns. One of those receptions was a 37 yard, over the shoulder grab that placed Arizona on the one yard line. This set up the game winning play in which John Skelton found Early Doucet in the endzone to beat the Eagles 21-17. Now a lot of people look at the struggling Eagles and say, "Well their defense never shows up but their offense is poison." They have the 11th ranked pass defense which probably isn't up to par for the players they have, but that doesn't mean that guys like Asante Samuel and Nnamdi Asomugha aren't playing lockdown coverage. When you talk about Fitzgerald defenders' names rarely matter. He's got the speed, size, and athleticism to beat double and sometimes even triple coverage. I think people overlook and sometimes forget about him, just because of the team he plays for, but I respect number 11 and the effort he shows every week.
Defensive Workhorse – Andre Carter DE (NE)
It was between Andre Carter and Roman Harper for the defensive workhorse, but I'm certain that the better man won. Seeing as the Patriots have the worst all around defense, I felt like it was worthy that someone from New England stood out. The main reason for his outstanding performance was his franchise record setting 4.5 sacks against the Jets. His previous best sack total was 2.5 at Carolina in 2009 when he was still with the Redskins. The previous Pats record was held by Julius Adams, Tony McGee, and Mike Hawkins. It was Carter's 3rd game this season with 2 or more sacks and he now leads the team with 9 on the season. Although the Patriots' pass defense is ranked last, they fair very well against the run. Obviously their struggle against the pass is huge and has cost them so far this season, but to say that they are hopeless is a false assumption. There are plenty of young guys on this defense who will blossom into stars. Kyle Arrington and Devin McCourty are two corners who are going to develop into top notch defenders. Jerod Mayo, Gary Guyton, and Brandon Spikes are linebackers who hit hard and play smart, I don't really like the Patriots but they do have one of my favorite linebacking cores in the NFL. When you take the guys mentioned, and mix them up with a few key veterans like Vince Wilfork, Shaun Ellis, and Andre Carter, they will develop into the defenders that Bill Belichick is looking for. While some people doubt their likeliness of success, I'm just waiting for this defense to start showing they can play with the best, because they can and will.


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Rudolph Soars from Screen to Stage in Family-Friendly Adaptation of Highest Rated Christmas Special of All Time
November 28 – December 28, 2014 at The Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater
Milwaukee, WI – In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Fifty years later, the longest running and highest rated television special comes to life, live on stage with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (www.rudolphthemusical.com), featuring the world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters. Rudolph and friends, including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster, help Santa save Christmas this holiday season.
Rudolph and friends will return to First Stage at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street, downtown Milwaukee, from November 28 – December 28, 2014. Tickets are available at the Marcus Center box office at 929 N. Water Street, by phone at (414) 273-7206 or online at www.firststage.org/rudolph.
"Rudolph has quickly become a First Stage holiday classic – and one of the best-selling shows in our history," said Jeff Frank, First Stage artistic director. "After taking the show to Chicago last year, we're bringing it back home to Milwaukee with new surprises including brand new orchestrations by Timothy Splain and a new and improved Bumble."
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is so faithful to the original show that it practically transports audience members into the television special. The songs drive the plot while familiar and nostalgic set designs, costumes and characters are brought to stage. The cast brings new energy to the classic songs and dialogue, while puppets help showcase the charming "roughness" from the television show's stop-motion effects.
The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical also ties in with the #ShineBright social media campaign which is a celebration of uniqueness that will be championed by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Workshops, lesson plans and special performances will use the story as a platform for teaching important lessons about diversity and tolerance.
Matt Daniels (Director) Matt has appearing in many First Stage productions including A MIDNIGHT CRY, SHREK THE MUSICAL, RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL, FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS, A WRINKLE IN TIME and AESOP'S FABLES. He has numerous credits with Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and In Tandem Theatre, and has also performed with Forward Theater, Kentucky Rep., Lake Geneva Theater Co., Milwaukee Shakespeare, the Notre Dame, Illinois, and North Carolina Shakespeare Festivals, and on many independent stages in New York. Matt is the Associate Director of First Stage's Young Company and his directing work has been seen locally at First Stage Theater Academy, MCT's New Play Development series, Sunset Playhouse, and goats & monkeys. Matt is a graduate of the Juilliard Drama Division.
The adult actor cast of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL includes Robert Spencer (Member of Actor's Equity Association) as Sam/Ensemble; Todd Denning (Member of Actor's Equity Association) as Santa Claus/Ensemble;Lee Becker (Member of Actor's Equity Association) as Coach Comet/Yukon/Ensemble; Alison Mary Forbes as Mrs. Donner/Ensemble; Karen Estrada as Mrs. Claus/Ensemble; James Carrington as Donner/Ensemble; Tim Linn Ensemble; Anna Lewein as Female understudy/Ensemble; and J.T. Backes as Male Understudy.
Young performer roles are double cast. Young performers in the HOLLY CAST are Luke Brotherhood (as Rudolph); Jake Koch (as Hermey); Abby Hanna (as Clarice); Tighe Leszczynski (as Fireball); Jack Burns (as Elf/Ensemble); Ben Usatinsky (as Elf/Ensemble); Mara Hoffman (as Elf/Ensemble); Michalene McQuide (as Elf/Ensemble); Ashley Nord (as Elf/Ensemble); Natalie Alteri (as Elf/Ensemble); Lilian Jochman (as Elf/Ensemble); TJ Echols (as Ostrich Cowboy/Ensemble); Amira Elsafy (as Plane/Ensemble); Avery Mitchell (as Spotted Elephant/Ensemble); Marion Frank (as Bird Fish/Ensemble); Deja Evans (as Train/Ensemble); Reese Parish (as Young Doe/Ensemble); and Abby Barbeau (Ensemble).
Young performers in the JOLLY CAST are Collin Woldt (as Rudolph); Jimmy Mullooly (as Hermey); Lyndsey Nelsen (as Clarice); Andrew Mazza (as Fireball); Andrew Kindler (as Elf/Ensemble); Zach Duckler (as Elf/Ensemble); Harper Navin (as Elf/Ensemble); Sailor Ames (as Elf/Ensemble); Malia Westlake (as Elf/Ensemble); Lily Maclean (as Elf/Ensemble); Alyssa Proell (as Elf/Ensemble); Noah Chartrand (as Ostrich Cowboy/Ensemble); Hailey Kapenga (as Plane/Ensemble); Natalia Haworth (as Spotted Elephant/Ensemble); Meg Mazza (as Bird Fish/Ensemble); Anna Pahl (as Train/Ensemble); Grace Brown (as Young Doe/Ensemble); and Morgan Dobersek (Ensemble).
The Artistic Staff for RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL includes: Jessica Redish (Choreographer); Brandon Kirkham (Scenic & Costume Designer); Jason Fassl, USAA (Lighting Designer); Timothy Splain (Music Director); Jeff Schaetzke (Assistant Music Director); Matt Whitmore (Sound Designer); Melissa L. Wanke (Stage Manager); and Cara Cook (Assistant Stage Manager).
Special events for RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
Opening Night Reception – Friday, November 28
Following the opening night performance, First Stage invites all patrons to attend the Opening Night Reception at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, located one mile from the Marcus Center at 325 W. Walnut Street. Patrons can mix and mingle with the cast of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL while enjoying music and refreshments, courtesy of First Stage.
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On Wednesday, October 18, Morton Blackwell announced Jared Reni as Employee of the Quarter at the Leadership Institute staff meeting. Strong applause met Jared as he walked to the front of the room.
"In addition to directing the Communications Training Division, Jared has gone above and beyond his job description to support every department at LI," Morton said.
"Jared has taught himself how to operate LI's studio equipment and has made sure the equipment and resources are available to all of LI. The work Jared has done allows for higher quality trainings, webinars, and online programs," Morton continued. "And, These additional efforts have not come at the expense of Communications Training. Jared and Autumn held 39 training programs and trained 474 attendees in the last quarter alone."
Jared is now Director of Communications Training and Studio Programs and runs communications training with Autumn Campbell on his team.
More cheers met Morton's request to join him "in congratulating LI's employee of the quarter -- Jared Reni."


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The Bedouin tribesmen of Wadi Rum learnt to climb in the mountains through necessity. For centuries they scrambled barefoot over sandstone towers on the hunt for ibex and hyrax as well as what little water the desert yields. But modernisation removed that need, and the old paths were lost.
Climber Rob Durran teams up with Abdallah Al Zalabeh, local Bedouin tribesman and founder of Jordan's first climbing club. Together they travel to the remote Jebel Suwebit, following in the footsteps of the old Bedouin hunters who created the first routes through the mountains.
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2010 – Vodaphone Style Sunday illustration
Some 'blasts from the past' to give you a glimpse of work I have produced over the years. Hopefully these will keep you entertained as we get the website up and running. I will dig more out of the archives when I get a chance, and will eventually catch up to current events!
One of my illustrations commissioned to advertise Vodaphone Style Sunday at fashion week 2010.


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Kore Industries is a company created in 1994 to test and approve products before marketing or production scale. We have the expertise to carry out end of all test types of goods, whether military, commercial or the general public. Our areas of activity are numerous, we also offer a wide range of services particles. Private funds in 2003 of 14.3 billion U.S. dollars have enabled us to expand our facilities and acquire the latest equipment to push the end of test requests still farther down. Today we are a leader in the field with clients in North America and Europe. You wake up in Kore Test Facility, the center is desert and the alarm is activated. Take the Portal Gun and begin to explore, to find the exit end. Will you be at?
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The first and only ScreenShot available for the Project Kore Industries under the Portal 2 design.
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Part of my 2009 flag proposal series. SVG files of the flag and its construction sheet are available on request.
Note: My choice of design does not reflect my political views.
The current design
The Union State has no current flag.
My proposal
First off, this design is unique enough to be distinguishable, yet simple enough to be remembered by a child.
The overall design is reminiscent of the Soviet flag, suggesting continuity and aiding recognition. The red field represents the blood that we all share (suggesting unity) and that has been shed in the past (suggesting a deep history). Red and white are the colours shared between the flags of Belarus and Russia, so these are both present. Also, according to Wikipedia:
The color red has always been positive in the Russian culture. The word red (красный, krasny) is etymologically related with the Russian words for very good and the best, as well as the word for beautiful. This can also be seen in Moscow's Red Square and the Russian Orthodox festivity, Red Easter.
The individual stars represent the people and progress. The white colour represents the snow, purity and peace, and the gold/yellow colour represents prosperity and vitality.
With the current membership, the interpretation is "two stars, two states". The white star represents Belarus in the west (the name means "White Russia") and the golden star represents Russia in the east (from the Soviet flag). There is also a more general "two stars, two continents" interpretation, where one star represents Europe and the other represents Asia. Regardless of the interpretation, the red field around the stars links them together, and suggests room and welcome for others.
The two stars are in the canton (top left corner) to ensure importance. When a flag wears out, the left hand side will be the part remaining. When it is not flying, this corner is the most visible region of the flag. When it is flying, the eye is naturally attracted to this region as a starting point since the Cyrillic writing system goes from left to right and top to bottom.


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Meredith Rutland Bauer
Meredith Rutland Bauer is a San Francisco Bay Area freelance reporter covering the environment, science, and technology. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Quartz, VICE, TheStreet, and the Tampa Bay Times.
When Rachel Dallaire moved from the east coast of Florida to California's Silicon Valley, she assumed her $15,000-a-year salary bump would allow her to rent a modest, but nice, apartment near her new job at LEAD Elementary in San Mateo.
The first-grade teacher soon learned otherwise: First, she tried to find a place within walking distance of the school, but the $3,000-a-month price tags were daunting. Soon, she was debating details she'd taken for granted before, like choosing between units with a washer/dryer or ones with an oven. It was tough to find one with both. Dallaire ended up settling for a small in-law unit in nearby San Bruno; it's affordable and safe, but the studio layout means it's hard to tell where her bedroom ends and her living room begins. "I don't know how people do it without working two jobs," Dallaire said, who tutors and babysits around the area to earn extra income when she isn't preparing lesson plans.
Finding and keeping an affordable place to live can be an all-consuming chore in Silicon Valley. Some of the area's teachers, administrators, and teachers have to live two hours from school to find housing that fits their budget. Some combine two families into one apartment. Others move in with relatives. "They drive here when it's really early and (there's) little traffic. They sleep in their car for a few hours and then they start work," San Mateo Union High School District Superintendent Kevin Skelly says of some teachers who live more than 60 miles away. Other staff members are technically homeless. "We have teachers who are couchsurfing," he says. "It's brutal."
The technology boom is also pricing out educators, and many towns in the affluent area, which is dominated by suburban-style single-family homes, are reluctant to build more affordable housing. The median price for a one-bedroom rental in the greater San Jose metro area is $3,295 a month, according to analysis from rental website Zillow. Median home prices in Cupertino, where Apple is headquartered, are about $1.7 million. In Menlo Park, home of Facebook, it's $1.9 million. Palo Alto, near the campuses of Stanford University and Google, boasts a staggering median home price of $2.4 million.
Salaries have not kept up, even though California teachers make nearly $13,000 more per year than the national average, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. The lack of affordable housing has been worrisome for school districts struggling to attract talent from the rest of the nation.
To tackle the issue, some districts have taken an unusual approach: Building teacher- and staff-only apartment complexes, owned and operated by a school district. The San Mateo Union High School District is among the districts planning to build apartment complexes for their teachers after California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law last year a bill to assist school districts in creating affordable housing by using state and federal grants that were otherwise unavailable.
"It was an important piece of legislation to get authorized," San Mateo Community College spokesman Mitchell Bailey says, whose district has two apartment complexes for faculty and staff. The district often advises other educational entities in the area that are considering teacher housing. "It allows the conversation to continue, and it's going to be district-by-district to determine if they have the resources and, sometimes, the political will."
Other Silicon Valley and Bay Area public school districts have considered teacher housing, but not all have been able to get the surrounding public on board. Cupertino Union School District had been considering teacher housing, but Superintendent Wendy Gudalewicz says the district had to nix the plan due to "lack of community support."
The result means many teachers must live outside of the city where they teach—in some cases, a county or two away. About 21 percent of people who have jobs in Silicon Valley live outside of the area, and about 5 percent endure mega-commutes of more than 90 minutes one-way, according to the Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies, whose 2016 report was not job-specific.
A similar story—educators who can't afford to live where they teach—is playing out in other expensive metro areas across the nation. Several districts in high-cost parts of Colorado, such as Aspen, have experimented with subsidized housing for staff. In New York City, teachers often lean on organizations like TeacherSpaceNY, a real estate agency focused on finding teachers budget-friendly city pads. And in Washington D.C., a former college is being converted into an apartment complex that will offer lower-rent housing for city teachers. A nonprofit set up through a charter school development organization bought the property last year as a way to attract teachers to the city's charter schools. Plans are also underway in Chicago to transform a former elementary school in Humboldt Park into a "teachers village," with housing, shopping and continuing education centers, says Jose Cerda III, spokesman for real estate consultant firm IFF.
Back in Silicon Valley, physical education teacher Matt Labbie decided he could no longer afford to split a $4,000-a-month apartment with a few friends. "If you're spending most of your monthly income on rent, you have no way to save up for a down payment on a house," says Labbie. "It's just a dream."
But he was reluctant to give up a job, and an area, that he loved. So he took more extreme measures: He moved back in with his parents.
Even before coronavirus, many workers hated the open-plan office. Now that shared work spaces are a public health risk, employers are rethinking office design.
After each epidemic and disaster, our social norms and behaviors change. As researchers begin to study coronavirus's impacts, history offers clues.
Stressful commutes, unexpected routines, and emergent wildlife appear in your homemade maps of life during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fear of crowds in small spaces in the pandemic is spurring new norms and technological changes for the people-moving machines that make skyscrapers possible.
Expensive to build, hard to adapt to other uses, and now facing massive pandemic-related challenges, airport terminals often live short, difficult lives.