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The Lord is truly awesome. I have been wondering (I won't know now) why in this generation of our family we have born again Christians. If we did in the past generations, His word would have come forward and been preached in our family. I learned about the Lord in catechism. I remember loving Him then. My mom even told me so. I knew nothing of a saving relationship with Christ. It hurts me so much to know the Catholic church doesn't believe what they taught us all those years ago. That's when knowledge of the Lord was revealed to me. We understood that much but, nothing of the total truth was taught. I have sorrow and hope that my father died knowing in his last hours. He was searching and did understand that Adam was mentioned in Luke as (a son of God) in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. I know he believed that much. He wanted me to show my brother where it is in the bible. My brother said that subject was closed because he was taught at a bible study in the last few years by a Catholic priest that we don't know their names, It's a story tale. We just don't know for sure. That even evolution may have a part in us. It was also confirmed by the church priest where my mom goes. If I mention this a lot it is because it is so destructive.
As a lot of youth then and now, I stopped going to church at eighteen and went a few times in the years of my life. I went my way in the world. I prayed once in awhile, not often. I was in a bible study group at twenty-three and for awhile I followed the Lord reading the bible. I now know that I feared the devil, not God. He stole away my beginning of understanding, just as the bible says in the Parable of the Soils. (Matthew 13:1-13)
We know when we were spiritually transformed. We know the moment when He made our hearts ready to surrender because He predestined us to become one of His sons and daughters forever. (Ephesians 2-10; James 1:18; Romans 8:28-30) If you have not had that spiritual transformation in your life and fruit of the spirit because you are In Christ. You need to seek Him, as He first seeks us. He can make your heart ready. Only He will make that possible because He knows all men's hearts. We must repent our sins and ask forgiveness, His death, blood on the cross, and resurrection, saves us to be with Him eternally. He tells us to preach to all people, because we do not and cannot know who His chosen are. Some say He is a mean God that would choose some for glory and some for destruction. I have had so many people tell me, "My God is not a mean God, My God loves everyone." That is really true. He wishes no one to perish but, many will. They have made their own god, and will continue to do so. The bible tells us of those times of deceivers, who have always been throughout the generations, preaching a different false doctrine. They are angels of darkness marked out for destruction from the beginning. (Jude) Don't be led (blind) to destruction by them, as many will. They believe in easy believism, just say, Jesus is Savior and that is saving grace. You don't need to surrender your life to Him.
Just as in the book of Job, even though God knew his heart, He gave satan, the power to do anything he wanted to him, except to kill him. The purpose was to make Job curse God. God questions him at the end of the book and Job repents. knowing God can do what He wills. The power belongs to God only. The rest of Job's life was blessed and prosperous after all his suffering he loved and obeyed God and never even thought of cursing Him.
If you don't want to know you can continue the path you are on. It is one of darkness. Because if you come to the light, (Jesus Christ) your sins will be revealed and you will surrender your life to Him.
We have sadness at the knowledge that some in our own families don't want to hear. They think we are trying to convert them. We are disciples, those chosen who tell His truth that will set you free. That's why you don't want to hear. His own people hated Him and crucified Him according to the Father's plan. Many are already saved from past generations and will be saved now and in the end, people of all nations. He made us a sacred people all His own, chosen to glorify Him forever. I don't know about you but, the thought of groaning and gnashing my teeth in fire forever, separated from God, made me fear Him. You will know then you did make a choice and will have no excuse. (Isaiah 66-24; Mark 9:42-49; Matthew 18:1:11)
'And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!' (Matthew 7:21-23)
And by the way just recently I have noticed after my last few blog posts, that certain people who read it all the time have stopped in the last week. Are you one of those who when convicted of the truth, goes their own way?


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The progenitor or namesake of the chapter was First Sergeant Henry G. Jones ("Sunny Jones"), a Marine trained at Marine Corps Recruit Depot – San Diego. 1st Sergeant Jones was assigned to the 97th Company and was later transferred to Quantico, VA, where the 97th was added to the 3rd Battalion and deployed to France in late August 1917. 1st Sergeant Jones participated in several battles, including, Mont-sous-les-Cotes, Belleau Woods, Saint-Mihiel, Soissons, and Blanc Mont Ridge. Sergeant Jones final campaign was at Blanc Mont Ridge where more than one-thousand marines were lost in October of 1918.
A. The Start of A New Journey (2014 - 2015)
Patriots and Ladies, this is a message of thanks for your confidence and your affirmative vote for my leadership as Commander for the year 2014 - 2015. I will endeavor to work hard to keep our ship-of-state (Chapter 0049) as strong and as healthy as it was left to me by Past Chapter Commanders.
Story updated: 22 April 2014: 12:00
Patriots and Ladies, this is a note of celebration and gratitude. As the ship pulls into the dock and prepare to drop anchor, we are joyful that this phase of the mission is completed. We know that once the cargo is unloaded and a few days of rest is afforded the crew, we must prepare to take on new cargo and a new mission. However, I think it entirely appropriate for me to take time out to address the crew. To say "THANKS" for a two-year mission that has been exhilarating and fruitful in so many ways.
Out-going Commander, Ulysses Miller, Jr. Chapter 0049 ("The Sunny Jones Chapter") San Diego, CA
Story updated: 22 April 2014: 22:30
This veterans day, November 11, 2011, Chapter 0049 presents the words of wisdom provided by the Medal of Honor (M.O.H). These words of encouragement directs you, and those of us still hurting from the wounds of war, to seek out the help that is available from so many sources. The help that may not have been previously available to returning veterans is now being provided with open ams.
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9 Keys to an Effective Logo
by Erin Ferree
Many small companies do not invest in a professional-looking logo. But the right logo, with the right characteristics, will boost your visibility, credibility and
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- Consistency in use of your logo, tagline, materials. Repetition helps people to remember who you are and what you do.
- Memorability, so that your logo sticks at the forefront of your potential clients' minds. That way, they'll think of you next time they have a need.
- Meaningfulness, so that your logo can spread the message about the distinguishing characteristics of your business.
- Uniqueness, which helps you stand out from the crowd. For example, if everyone in your industry uses a particular symbol (i.e., travel agencies often use globes in their logos), try to use something else - that way, your logo doesn't just look like everyone else's.
- Professionalism, in the quality of the graphics, the printing and the paper your materials are printed on.
- Timelessness in your logo will ensure that you don't have to redesign your logo in just a few years, and that your investment and equity in your design will be lasting.
- Differentiation between the colors in your logo - and not just in terms of hue, but in terms of value as well, so that it translates well to black and white or greyscale, and so that colorblind people can read it.
- Unity between the different elements in the logo. The logo must fit together as a single unit, and not just appear as a jumble of elements pasted together.
- Scalability, so that your logo looks equally good on a business card and on a sign for your business (or a billboard!), and at every size in between. A second part of this is legibility of your business's name at different logo sizes, and making sure that your designer chooses a font that is readable.
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I have the DVR-LT 4120MHD. The DVR is connected to the AT&T Motorola NVG589 gateway. Yesterday the the DVR was not visible on my network. After calling Jeff, we figured out the port on the back of he ATT gateway was no working. I changed the DVR to another port and the DVR was again visible on my network and working as expected. But now I have a new issue. When I plug the DVR into the working ATT Gateway ports, it may take 1 minute, or a few hours, but the DVR knock out my UVERSE service, both TV and Internet service. I can unplug the DVR and my Uverse services begin working again. Could this be a bad network card on my DVR? Maybe the previous port stopped working because the DVR shorted it out? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Everything was working perfect when we left it. Remote access worked. If the network card is bad, it does not work at all. What Heath suggests is a good possibility. You could have an IP conflict, or another configuration issue that needs to be examined.
Make sure the IP address of the DVR is not the same as the Gateway.
IP of Gateway example = 192.168.1.1
IP of DVR example = 192.168.1.108
If you put one of the wrong numbers in the DVR, it will knock off your internet due to an IP conflict.
July 26, 2014
The only reason I was suspecting the DVR's network card is because the ATT gateway port that it was using no longer works. I had to switch ports. Once I switched ports, the issues with Uverse service began. Last night I turned off DHCP on the DVR. I also turned off other services on the DVR that after reading the DVR manual I felt were unnecessary. ATT is sending a new gateway since the old gateway port is bad.
The ATT Gateway IP address is different than the DVR. In the list of devices (found by logging into the Gateway) I cannot find any device with the same IP address.
Last night about 8 I made the changes mentioned above to the DVR then powered it down completely. After powering it back up and being connected to the gateway, it have been working normally. Uverse service and DVR services are working. Maybe it was the DHCP being turned on? Maybe some of the other services being turned on?
Lastly do all ports need to be excepted from the firewall or is there one port only that needs to have an exception in the firewall?
Hopefully it it continues to work, not sure why it worked for so long and then all of a sudden stopped....
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With insurance sky rocketing from the slip and fall accident it's time to delve a little deeper into floor care and the principles behind it. It's really quite simple, smooth when wet is usually very slippery, textured is not, including at the microscopic level. Unfortunately, textured surfaces brings a different issue when we want to maintain them and one misstep can actually work against our efforts offsetting the original intent in providing a safe flooring condition. With the mop being a critical tool in maintaining safe conditions sometimes it is over used without the proper offsets leading to major cleaning issues especially with textured surfaces. The solution is simple as well. In order to offset the damage done by mopping you must effectively scrub the floor on a regular basis. Here is where we need to go a little deeper. There are basic principles that can be observed when trying to ensure your floor is always clean, the mandatory starting point for providing a safe surface.
First, everyone from the owner to the newest hire needs to know what the original color of the grout is. I know this sounds silly but with grout black an epidemic in this country, everyone has been lolled into thinking grout is black and everything is fine. This entrenched thinking had been at our peril Dirty floor conditions are one of the leading causes of all slip and fall accidents. Black grout comes from dirty, used mop water, which comes from black grout, which both come from not implementing an effective scrubbing procedures. As you can see in the picture below, it takes as little as three week for grout to go from its original color to black. Most times, original grout color can usually be found at the top of the baseboard and having everyone aware will give you the eyes necessary to spot hazardous conditions occurring with the floor.
Second, and touched on earlier, dirty used mop water doesn't mean the cleaning procedures are working, it means the floor is filthy and needs to be effectively scrubbed. With tile or textured surfaces, used mop water is a window into its condition:
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The easiest way to provide a clean, safe floor condition for your customers and employees is to effectively scrub it on a regular basis. Look at it like yard care, cut it every week and things should look great, let it go and things get ugly. Safe floors are not only possible they are very easy to accomplish if basic principles are followed. The mop is a great tool but if mismanaged can cost you dearly, evident by the increasing numbers in slip and falls as well as soaring insurance rates.
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From the recording Mesmerized
This as with most all of my instrumentals was recording using a Gretsch Country Gentleman.
I love that guitar for instrumentals, such, as these.
Soft, easy listening tone, when played as such, which in my mind, is the best guitar for this type of song. Your opinion may differ, and, that is ok.


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"The modern business cycle is no longer confined to five days a week, eight hours a day," said Ratmir Timashev, CEO of Veeam. "IT organizations must make applications and data available to all stakeholders every minute of every day. This is the era of the Always-On Business. Veeam Availability Suite provides a new enabling technology that transforms the Always-On Business from a mere dream for most organizations into a reality."
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Veeam Availability Suite bridges this availability gap by providing five key enabling capabilities (all statistics below are derived from ESG's "Veeam Customer Insights Survey," published today):
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Well it is hot and sunny here in Scotland, not something we experience that often!
So I think it is time for a little Mary Oliver…
The Summer Day
Who made the world?
Who made the swan, and the black bear?
Who made the grasshopper?
This grasshopper, I mean-
the one who has flung herself out of the grass,
the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,
who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-
who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.
Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.
Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.
I don't know exactly what a prayer is.
I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down
into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,
how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,
which is what I have been doing all day.
Tell me, what else should I have done?
Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
(from New and Selected Poems, 1992)
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Welcome to the world of my work. The sometimes prolific, sometimes sparsely populated domain of words in which I trade.
I have been writing since I could write, but it definitely took a turn for the better when I learned to spell…I think I was about 17 when that blessed event occured…then they invented spellcheck and I haven't looked back…except for the first day of university when I couldn't figure out how to spell 'Journalism' for the entry form!
*eyes misting over at the thoughts of uni*
Needless to say much was learned about life, and about reading great fiction. And my genre emerged from the ruins of an education well-lived, 'fully-formed' as JK Rowling said about her idea for Harry Potter, Young Adult was/is the genre for me.
Exciting, provocative, challenging. You have to be better than good to write Young Adult fiction well. Your ideas have to flow, you have to be attuned to the constant changing of techology and language. You have to remain young at heart and melodramatic in your soul so that the trapping's of adulthood don't grey your perceptions.
Our audience are capable, discerning and the leaders of the future. And they relate deeply to the people we create. Sometimes they identify so closely with our creations that it becomes almost a fusion of two people, the imagined and the real.
This is why I love my genre. This is why I love my audience. This is why I love Young Adult. I may be greying and sagging, but in my heart I am a teenager.
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Theoretical Training
The theoretical study can be done by self-study back home.
But we suggest in any case some ground school for the IMC and for the preparation for the written exams.
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Very Easy Baked Beans
Very Easy Baked Beans
1 (28 ounce)can Bush's Country Style Baked Beans
1/4 - 1/3 cup of ketchup
2 slices pre-cooked bacon.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Open the beans and drain them in a colander. Add ketchup. Pour the beans into a small casserole dish. Top with bacon and bake uncovered until hot and bubbly, usually about 20 minutes.
While they're not as good a homemade baked beans, they're the best substitute I've found. These are the only baked beans M.C. likes!
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The Dalai Lama made his first trip to Iowa on Monday and Tuesday. It was a unique experience for those who went. Sadly, I was unable to get tickets to either event (both were sold out), but from what I've read in the article and heard from people who went, it was a unique experience.
The Dalai Lama is the political and spiritual leader-in-exile of Tibet. Even though he's not allowed in the country, he still controls the people. The Des Moines Register described him as "light-hearted," and even describes an incident where he had to stifle laughter: "When told about a young man who fathered 23 children in high school, he had to stifle a chuckle after hearing the story from a translator."
But despite the light-hearted personality of the Dalai Lama, what was important about the visit was his message of peace, ethics, and education.
The representatives that we hear about today are all about violence. Their rhetoric is militant: "Don't retreat, reload," and fighting new hypothetical wars. There is no room in American rhetoric to be peaceful, and those who do preach peace are soft-hearted pansies, definitely Liberal, and most likely a New Age vegetarian hippy.
The Dalai Lama's message was refreshing. He called for educating both "the head and the heart," acting ethically for "one human family," and not falling into the "traps of violence" that we as Americans so easily fall into. He realized that a lot of the world's problems are caused by man, and only man can fix them through peace and cooperation.
While the Dalai Lama admits that he would be a terrible professor because he is "kind of lazy," he is an amazing teacher that knows how to preach a message that all faiths can fall behind. Christianity, Islam, and many other religions get bad publicity because they are perceived as violent religions. And even though many pundits would like to paint "social justice" and "equality" as bad things, it is extremely important to practice exactly those principles.
The "second formation" of Immanuel Kant's "Categorical Imperative" is, "Act so that, whether in yourself or another, you treat yourself or another as ends and not means only," meaning that we should be treating our fellow humans as worthwhile creatures, and not just a way to get what we want. American society today practically preaches using people as a means to an end only: drunken women are only good for getting sex, rich men are only good for getting jewelry, and so on. There is no longer any respect for our fellow humans; we are too individualized to see the consequences of our actions. In an "every man for himself" world, we miss the big picture of being a global community.
We can learn something from the Dalai Lama's visit. As someone who is not jaded by material struggles and being bigger and better, he sees what a lot of the world can't see: in the end, it's all about loving ourselves and loving others.
"You have the truth," he says. "Be patient and do your work."


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The Hindenburg tragedy ended the era of the passenger zeppelin and the use of hydrogen gas in lighter-than-air craft. But new research indicates that hydrogen was not the main culprit in the 1937 accident.
The Hindenburg was the pride of Nazi Germany. The biggest aircraft ever to fly, it was 800 feet long - just 50 feet shorter than the Titanic.
On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg had just completed a three-day transatlantic flight to the United States from Frankfurt, Germany. It was coming in to land at Lakehurst, N.J. The weather had been rainy, and flashes of lightning could still be seen. A crowd was gathered, and a radio journalist and film crew were on hand to record the ship's arrival.
But as the Hindenburg was being winched down to earth by a ground crew, disaster struck. The ship burst into flames. Some on board leaped for their lives. In moments, the Hindenburg was a twisted mass of girders. Thirty-five of the 97 people aboard perished, along with one person on the ground. Highly flammable hydrogen, ignited by a spark of static electricity, was thought to be the cause.
But NASA engineer Addison Bain didn't think so. Why had the airship burned with a bright-orange flame, he asked, when burning hydrogen has no flame? How had it stayed upright and aloft for many seconds after the fire began if the hydrogen was burning?
Bain concluded that it was the flammable skin of the ship that had caught fire first. The paint used on the cloth covering the ship contained powdered aluminum - a substance used today in the space shuttle's solid-fuel rocket boosters. Bain later found that German investigators had secretly come to the same conclusion. They had changed the paint's formula, but it was too late. No one wanted to ride in hydrogen-filled airships anymore.
Airships on the Internet
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I have a very hard time with envy. I have a lot of it in life. Not always with physical things, but with situations. I've got to get over it but it's so freaking hard. There are things I wish for, I want, but we just aren't in a place to have them.
I want:
date nights, preschool for both boys, less time alone, more financial stability, a new(er ) car, for my weight loss to progress more, to not have to meticulously budget everything, a weight set in my garage, to get out of the house more, a real vacation.
I envy:
people with neurotypical children (yes I know we all have struggles), couples that have scheduled date nights, couples that get to go out of town, take anniversary trips just the two of them, kids that have vacations with grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins, families that spend lots of time together outside of houses, moms who get early morning gym time daily.
I know it's not forever, I know I have so much but sometimes it's just what it is. Joel will always go to work at o'dark thirty o'clock and I'll never have early am gym time unless I can find a cheap weight bench for my garage. My children will never be neurotypical so we will have challenges above and beyond the normal things. We will always have to budget, I'll probably never own a new car and who knows when a vacation will ever be time and financially possible.
So, this year we have two family weddings to attend, both out of town, both a financial puzzle but we will make the most of the quick trips. And we are going to camp, as many weekends as we can this summer. Even if it's just to right outside of town. We are going to work on our sight words and writing, trying to tie our shoes and singing songs.
I'm going to figure out how to rid my mind of the envy I have of others relationships and date nights and family trips and figure out how to make the 4 of us more than enough for my heart. It's my own battle and I need to let go of these things sometimes it's just hard.


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Natural Gas Spot Prices Now Below $2: Adjusted for Inflation, That's the Lowest Since the Mid-1970s
Update: EIA spot price data only go back to 1997, but another data source, Global Financial Data, has natural gas prices back to 1930, at least annually for all those years. Natural gas prices were pretty low between 1930 and the mid-1970s, with nominal prices ranging between $0.05 and $0.30 per million BTUs during that period. Adjusted for inflation, those prices were below $1 per million BTUs in some years, so today's prices haven't yet reached those lows. Thanks to Benjamin, who pointed this out in a comment below. I stand corrected.


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Tofu adds a subtle heft to this vegetarian casserole that is perfect for both weeknight meals and holiday tables.
How to Make It
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot, then stir in the onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden about 6 minutes. Stir in the carrots, kale, cabbage, stock and soy sauce and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover the skillet and cook until all the liquid in the pan has evaporated, about 6 minutes more. Place the vegetables in a 3-quart baking dish.
In a food processor, pulse the breadcrumbs, tofu, oil, cheese, oregano, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper until combined. Crumble the topping evenly over the casserole.
Bake the casserole until the crumble is golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.


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I identify as a pansexual cis male. So what does that mean to me?
Well, the cis bit is pretty straightforward; I identify as the gender that I was assigned at birth. It's something that I have never questioned and one of the few things that I have been certain of my whole life. It's probably fairer to say that it's something I have never questioned. I have thought that I was gay and straight at various times over the years but never anything other than male. I have occasionally wondered what life as a woman is like, as the experience is, I am sure, very different, but that's as far as it has gone.
When I had my "moment of clarity" regarding my orientation my initial reaction was that I was bisexual. It was a term that I understood and could relate to. I enjoy looking at a well built male as much as a curvaceous woman so that's the term right? Well, not entirely as it turns out.
The thing that got me thinking was The Rocky Horror Picture Show. One of my favourite films and a show I have been to see at the theater several times, one of the most fun evenings you can spend, I heartily recommend it to everyone! The central character is (in the film version) Tim Curry's Dr Frank N Furter. Frank describes himself as a "Sweet Transvestite" in the song of the same name, which is one of the most famous from the show. I fell in love with Frank immediately. The swagger, the voice, the self-confidence, everything about Frank just oozes sex. He is clearly as interested in Brad as he is in Janet so I understood that he was bisexual (Again with Frank I think that Pansexual is more accurate, but more on that in a bit) especially once the Rocky story line comes in. I remember finding his appearance and behaviour confusing initially. I was about sixteen and pretty confused generally as are a lot of sixteen year olds! I was asking myself – Is he a man wanting to be a women? Is he a man pretending to be a woman? Is "He" actually a woman? Is he a man who just likes fishnets? Bear in mind that this was before the internet and information on sexuality/orientation/alternative lifestyles was rare or impossible to see deliberately or accidentally as a sixteen year old.
The conclusion I came to should have allowed me to self-identify there and then but you know what it's like being a teenager; everything is wrong, nothing makes sense, you doubt yourself in every way and the world hates you…..
My conclusion was that I didn't care! I found Frank intensely attractive and that was that.
To me, that is the essence of identifying as pansexual rather than bisexual. The term bisexual includes the term "bi-" coming from the Latin for "doubly" or "having two" and as such only really allows for a binary view of orientation and identification. Fair enough I find men and women attractive and could happily have a loving relationship with either, but that is also true of someone whose gender identity is fluid or androgynous. Essentially it is the PERSON that I am attracted to regardless of any extraneous details like how their body is built and out of what parts. I have settled down with a lovely, beautiful girl who I intend to be with till I die, but there is no reason why that couldn't have been a man or indeed a genderfluid or androgynous person.
That's not to say that I don't care what someone looks like or that I fancy the pants off everyone. Of course I have my own preferences but gender is not one of them, I think that's probably the simplest way to put it. Gender just isn't part of the equation. I have a feeling that Frank would understand and probably feel the same.
In many ways it's a great place to be. I feel unhindered and free to accept my feelings about anyone without any worries about falling in any particular box. It's also particularly easy to stay "in the closet" in public since I can truthfully join in with the ogling of my fellow males. That's a subject that I am agonising over at the moment. Part of me really wants to be "out" and honest with everyone, but I can't bring myself to do it just yet.
As always, please let me know any thoughts. Do you recognise anything I have mentioned? Any questions? Anything you want me to talk about?


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Mother Goose on the Loose
Friday, December 1310:00—10:30 AMLecture HallDover Public Library73 Locust St., Dover, NH, 03820
Parents/caregivers are invited to join us with their babies for a 1/2 hour early learning program specifically designed for children from birth to 24 months. Mother Goose on the Loose uses books, rhymes, songs, musical instruments, finger plays, flannel board characters, puppets and other props to help parents/caregivers develop the child's early literacy skills in a fun and joyful environment.
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It is about 10pm and I am sitting in a hotel room in Oslo hoping that my laptop battery will last a while longer. I have no intention to get up from the bed and find the power cord. I have spent the whole week here on business and it has been a very productive, fun and all in all great week. The only thing that is not so fun is… staying in a hotel. Being in a hotel on holidays is fun. Being in a hotel with a group of people together on a business trip is fun. Staying in a hotel on your own while on business is very, very boring.
When I arrived I had the fortune that a good friend also was in town for business so we met up for dinner and had a bottle of bubbly… and then another one… and then a few more glasses. We had a blast. I was, surprisingly enough, pretty fine the next morning. My friend however was not. I was woken up by a text simply stating: "I hate you" … followed by several other texts throughout the day describing her less than ideal state. For once it was not me feeling totally washed out.
The week itself was filled with coffee, meetings after meetings, great food, good laughs, lots of new things learned and a really good time – and that was just in work. The rest of the time I had a quite failed attempt at shopping (wow this country is expensive!), a laugh-out-loud fun dinner with some colleagues from the office here, some frustrated moments when struggling with the hotel internet set-up and an internal debate if shelling out 300 euro for a warm norwegian sweater really is something I should do… I didn't in the end (thank god, my credit card has had enough abuse!). The week I arrived was the week the temperature dipped below zero for the first time this winter… and I had packed for Irish weather (don't ask)… yep, it was a bit chilly alright and that sweater was very tempting!
I had hoped that I would have some moments over to take some pictures but as the sun rises at 8am and sets at 4pm at this time, it was always dark when I went to work and left. I guess I just have to come back again some other time.
As it is now, my flight leaves at the ungodly hour of 6am tomorrow which means I have to get up around 3am in order to check-out, get to the airport and get some tax-free shopping done. Why oh why did I book such an early flight…?
Hmm battery is at a critical stage… and so is my need for sleep.


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Browse our herb diary
If you have time take moment to have a look through our herb diary. There are quite a few newsletters to look through, with some time of year relevant growing tips and updates on what is happening on the nursery. There are recipes to follow using some of the common and not so common varieties – if you have any that you would like to share please email them into us. Medicinal herbs are very popular now and there are some articles on their uses, plus articles on the history and folklore of some of the herbs, with articles from different people at Herbal Haven.
- Shipping information during the coronavirus
1st June What glorious sunshine! Means lots of watering. The bank holiday last week when we couldn't send parcels have put us back a little bit. We ask that you allow two weeks from ordering...Read more..
- Baked butter beans with winter savory
At the moment when you might be scouring the back of your cupboards looking for a bit of inspiration among the dried beans and odd tins - herbs can be a great way to pep things up a bit. Winter...Read more..
- Fennel (foeniculum vulgare)
Nearly all the parts of the very tall and majestic herb fennel (foeniculum vulgare) are used. It is a perennial herb and is not to be confused with Florence fennel which is grown as vegetable for its...Read more..
- Goats cheese, prosciutto and thyme baked mushrooms.
Goats cheese, prosciutto and thyme baked mushrooms. Ingredients: 4 large mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 1 small red onion Knob butter Small pack prosciutto 100gms feta or blue cheese Bunch...Read more..
- Thyme
Originating from the Mediterranean, classic thyme (thymus vulgaris is full of flavour and scent and an important addition to the winter kitchen when other herbs are not available and because it aids...Read more..
- Bay trees
There is nothing better than having a bay tree outside that you can pop out and use whenever you need it. The fact that it is relatively easy to grow, either in the ground or a container is a bonus,...Read more..
- Moroccan mint tea
Given to us by Antoine - our French intern student this year. His girlfriend Souzannah is half Moroccan and this is a family recipe. Put 2g green tea into hot (not boiling) water for three minutes...Read more..
- July 2017 Newsletter
There has been a lot of hot dry weather in our little corner of the country this year, which got underway with record temperatures in April and catapulted us into a bit of a growing frenzy to try and...Read more..
- Potato, leek, mushroom and dill puff pie
Ingredients 1 large leek 350g button mushrooms sliced 500g potatoes peeled and diced 2 tbsp white wine squeeze lemon juice small bunch dill chopped 125g mascarpone 1 tbsp plain flour 100mls...Read more..
- April 2017 - taking cuttings
The fourth month of the year and thought to be sacred to Aphrodite - goddess of love, beauty and procreation, April is an exciting time of year, the month of buds and bees, salads and shoots, new...Read more..
- January 2017 News
January is often the month when you are least likely to venture into the garden. It is cold and there isn't very much growing herb wise. It is a good time of year for sorting out your mint...Read more..
- Summer Newsletter 2015
We had a bit of a sell out of lemon verbena a couple of weeks ago when Mary Berry was on TV making lemon drizzle cake with it. For those of you who missed it and wished they hadn't here is the...Read more..


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The 340€ sticker
When I got my passport back from the French Consulate in Sydney, with my visa inside, there was an accompanying stamp instructing me that, in order to validate my visa (and not get deported), I had to make an appointment with the local OFII – Office Française de l'Immigration et de l'Integration – within 3 months of my arrival.
So, like the good little legal immigrant I am, I did as instructed. Appointments are made by post, so I didn't have to ring anyone and – gasp – talk to them! I got a reply quickly, with a sheaf of things to prepare before my appointment in 3 weeks time. It was easy enough, although expensive – my validation sticker cost 340€!
Sim, bless him, came with me to my appointment. The staff all spoke English however, and were quite lovely (except for the radiologist – she seemed quite anti-immigration)! I had to have a chest x-ray, eye test, height and weight check (I accidently told the doctor I was 173cm tall instead of 163 – damn French numbers!), immunisation check, family history of disease check and voila – I was given a medical certificate, a recommendation for a tetanus shot (it's been a while…) and the all-important 340€ sticker, allowing me to stay for 12 months! They also gave me a little slip of paper advising what to do if I want to extend my visa after the 12 months – it involves a trip to the Préfecture, which I've not heard any positive stories about. Ever. Even from French people! So we shall see…


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Downtown College closing after 18 years
The Downtown College Consortium will close July 31, after serving students and businesses in downtown Oklahoma City for 18 years, said Steven Bloomberg, Vice President for Community Development.
The consortium was started in 1995 by OCCC, the University of Central Oklahoma, OSU-OKC, Rose State College and Redlands Community College, he said.
Bloomberg said the original purpose of the consortium was to offer credit and non-credit college classes, as well as provide corporate training at the location in downtown Oklahoma City.
Classes were initially offered in the First National Center but moved to the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library.
Since the consortium started, Bloomberg said, the five colleges have seen their online course offerings grow.
Students can now enroll, be advised, purchase textbooks, take courses and receive degrees online. That has greatly reduced the need for a physical downtown location, he said.
Another factor in the decision to close the consortium is the expansion of facilities in corporate buildings in the area.
Downtown Oklahoma City has made some dramatic changes in the last 18 years, Bloomberg said.
There are now a number of universities in the Boathouse District, such as UCO's Academy of Contemporary Music that include classrooms, training rooms and auditoriums that can be used for educational purposes.
OCCC President Paul Sechrist and current chair of the executive committee overseeing the consortium, said although OCCC will no longer have a downtown presence, there are plenty of reasons to explore what the area has to offer.
"While the consortium may be coming to a close, the educational opportunities in the downtown area are greater than ever and are expected to expand," he said.
"We want those individuals and companies that have previously used the consortium to know that all of the metro colleges and universities are still very committed to providing to the community.
"Closing the Downtown College Consortium is the natural evolution in how we serve our community."
After July 31, businesses and individuals who are interested in scheduling training or enrolling in courses in the downtown area can contact Bloomberg at 405-682-7814.


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Patricia A. Shaw
Endangered language documentation, conservation, and revitalization (Salish, Wakashan, Siouan, Athapaskan, Algonquian); sound systems; literacy and orality; language contact and change; Indigenous language rights.
Patricia A. Shaw is the Founding Chair (1996-2014) of the First Nations Languages Program at University of British Columbia, and Professor of Anthropological Linguistics with particular interests in sound systems; the interface of phonology with phonetics and morphology; literacy and oral traditions; language contact and change. For several decades she has worked in close collaboration with members of critically endangered language communities (Salish, Wakashan, Siouan, Athapaskan, Algonquian) to record and analyze extant grammatical and cultural knowledge, to teach research skills and archiving methodologies, to develop pedagogical materials for language revitalization, and to teach First Nations languages at UBC and in various BC communities.
Of particular significance is her long-standing partnership with the Musqueam Indian Band (1997-present) beginning with the development of a formal Protocol Agreement governing UBC-MIB community research engagement for the documentation and revitalization of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (Central Coast Salish). This has laid the foundation for the unique UBC-MIB collaborative teaching and research relationship with the Musqueam community, on whose traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory UBC is situated.
Patricia A. Shaw served as the President of the Society for the Study of the Languages of the Americas (SSILA) from 2011-2013; has served for many years on the Endangered Languages Steering Committee of the Canadian Linguistic Association, as well as on the LSA Committee on Endangered Languages and their Preservation (CELP); and has co-chaired several SSHRC Aboriginal Strategic Research Grant adjudication committees. She founded and serves as Editor of the First Nations Languages Series at UBC Press; was Director of the Aboriginal Languages and Literacy Institute at UBC (2006); has taught at InField 2008 (UCSB), InField 2010 (U Oregon, Eugene), CoLang 2012 (U Kansas), CoLang 2014 (U Texas, Arlington); and has served as a Faculty Mentor at the Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous Languages in 2011, 2013 (Washington, DC), as well as the Breath of Life California Indian Language Restoration Workshop in 2012, 2014 (UC Berkeley).


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"House I" is the Baltic biggest building industry event traditionally gathering professional and general audience: building specialist, architects, housing managers, major and competitive manufacturers and distributors of building materials.
The 29th International Building Industry Trade Fair "House I 2015" will take place at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre in Riga, Latvia, from 12-15 March 2015. Visit us at stand D14.
The fair offers an insight into the recent development tendencies of the building industry, the state of the art technologies and promotes direct communication among the professionals of building and connected industries and their consumers in the Baltic countries, Eastern and Western Europe and Asia.


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SearchBlox is a J2EE search component that enables you to add search functionality to your applications, intranets or portals in a matter of minutes. SearchBlox features integrated HTTP and File System crawlers, support for different document formats, support for indexing and searching content in 15 languages and customizable search results, all controlled from a browser-based Admin Console.
Main features in this update:
- Asian language support. SearchBlox now supports Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional and Korean language content.
- Performance enhancements to search
- Improved Hit Highlighting
SearchBlox is available as a Web Archive (WAR) and is deployable on any Servlet 2.3/JSP 1.2 compliant server. SearchBlox Getting-Started Guides are available for the following servers:
JBoss -http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_jboss.html
Jetty - http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_jetty.html
JRun - http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_jrun.html
Pramati - http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_pramati.html
Resin - http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_resin.html
Tomcat - http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_tomcat.html
Weblogic - http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_weblogic.html
Websphere - http://www.searchblox.com/gettingstarted_websphere.html
End User Features
- Advanced Search: supports Boolean AND, OR, and NOT searches, Fuzzy and fielded query searches
- Sort: search results can be sorted by date, relevance or alphabetically.
- Hit Highlighting: query terms are highlighted on content title and description
- Collections: users can limit search to specific collections
Administrator Features
- Web-based Admin Console: easy to use and intuitive console to manage all aspects of the Search application
- Collections: create up to 5 document collections with customized settings
- Look & Feel: search results customizable using XSLT stylesheets. Can also be delivered as XML
- Reporting: real-time reporting with weekly, daily and hourly result sets, top queries and zero match queries
- Schedulers: flexible scheduling of indexing and index-refresh operations
Content Features
- Crawlers: can index both HTTP and File-system based content
- Languages: supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish
- Stopwords: separate stopword list for each supported language
- File Types: supports HTML, Word, Excel, PDF, Text, RTF
- MetaTags: supports standard meta tag fields (title, description, keyword)
The SearchBlox FREE Edition is available free of charge and can index up to 1000 HTML documents.
The software can be downloaded from http://www.searchblox.com
NOTE: TheServerSide now uses Lucene for our search
SearchBlox J2EE Search Component Version 1.1 released (4 messages)
- Posted by: Robert Selvaraj
- Posted on: December 02 2003 09:06 EST
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- SearchBlox J2EE Search Component Version 1.1 released by Corby Page on December 02 2003 19:11 EST
- Yes SearchBlox uses Lucene by Dion Almaer on December 03 2003 00:37 EST
- How can i get a evalutation license by Syed Zulfiqar on December 03 2003 07:10 EST
- How can i get a evalutation license by Robert Selvaraj on December 03 2003 08:45 EST
SearchBlox J2EE Search Component Version 1.1 released[ Go to top ]
NOTE: TheServerSide now uses Lucene for our search
- Posted by: Corby Page
- Posted on: December 02 2003 19:11 EST
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A quick glance at the downloaded .war reveals that SearchBlox uses Lucene for their search, as well.
Yes SearchBlox uses Lucene[ Go to top ]
Yes, the reference to the fact that we use Lucene was meant to be "which SearchBlox uses too".
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- Posted on: December 03 2003 00:37 EST
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How can i get a evalutation license[ Go to top ]
The license file which comes with the war is an invalid one.
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- Posted on: December 03 2003 07:10 EST
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How can i get a evalutation license[ Go to top ]
The license file which comes with the war is an invalid one.
- Posted by: Robert Selvaraj
- Posted on: December 03 2003 08:45 EST
- in response to Syed Zulfiqar
The license that comes with the war is for the FREE Edition that allows you to index and search 1000 HTML documents.
To evaluate any of the other versions, please send an email to evaluate at searchblox dot com with the IP Address of the machine you wish to evaluate the software on and the SearchBlox Edition you wish to evaluate.
More details on the other Editions is available at http://www.searchblox.com/buy.html


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|A Show of Hands
10 x 13 in.
I think the title is apt, as they make their living, so to speak, with their paws.
|I took these two photos this morning. Yup, we have moles in the yard.
|Here is my dog, Maggie, a year and a half ago. I read that this particular mole has few natural predators ... except Maggie. Needless to say, I was upset.


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About Me
Photo by Bart Harris
Artist Statement
I've discovered that when I travel, insights occur because the unfamiliar requires
my full attention. My first impressions are what I explore.
I love to observe small overlooked moments or an instant of solitude in a public place.
I put a lot of consideration and thought into presenting a quick moment.
But there are other journeys to take, ones that cover vast dimensions of time and space. These travels take flight not in a jet plane, but are explorations of intuition, emotion, and heart.
My paintings are meditations on Place. They are records of existence, experience,
and my reactions to them.
Why Paris
It started with a romantic notion. My husband had always fancied the idea of being a writer in
Paris, sitting in sidewalk cafes, writing his heart out. We visited Paris, and I discovered the
French perspective. As I investigated French art, history, language and culture,
I fell in love with it all.
Still in possession of our American slant on the world, we observe and try to comprehend
the French. Being an outsider, I explore themes of isolation and individual significance
through my oil painting series.
And yes, the romantic notion is still there, except that now, I fancy the idea of painting
my heart out there too.
Artist Bio
Vianne Korhorn feels fortunate to spend over a month in Paris every year, immersed in culture and art.
Back home in the Chicago area, she established an artist salon, in the French style, with lively, supportive discussions.
Vianne volunteers at E. Hines Jr. V. A. Hospital, where she teaches Studio Art to Out-Patient Veterans.
She has earned an art degree, awards, and many commissions. Her paintings are in private and public collections in the U.S. and France. But most of all, Vianne is grateful to live the artist's life.
BA in Art, Elmhurst College
School of the Art Institute, Chicago
Ox-Bow, Saugatuck, Michigan
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
Palette and Chisel, Chicago
Académie de la Grande-Chaumière, Paris, France
Selected Exhibitions
"ART Connections Group Exhibit," 2018
Vogt Visual Arts Center, Tinley Park
"Portals," Book Club Artists, 2017
If These Walls Could Talk Gallery, Aurora
"Gallery 2016 Juried Community Art Exhibition," 2016
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills
SpringHill Suites, Elmhurst
"Gallery 2015 Community Art Exhibiton," 2015,
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills
"Borderless," 2014, CWCA Exhibit,
Addison Center for the Arts, Addison
"Gallery 2014 Community Art Exhibiton," 2014,
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills
"Valentine to Paris," Solo Show, 2014, Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park
"In the Hood," 2013, Chicago Artists' Month, Southport & Irving Bistro, Chicago
"Paris Perspectives," Solo Show, 2013, Community Center Gallery, Hanover Park
"Women of All Colors," 2013, Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center, Chicago
Art of 9: "Two," 2012, Norris Gallery, St. Charles"
Art of 9: "One," 2012, McCord Gallery, Palos Park
"Chicago Women's Caucus of Art Exhibition," 2012, Northern Trust Bank, Chicago
"Facades," 2011, LaGrange Art League Regional Juried Exhibit
"Sketchbook Project," 2010, Art House Gallery, Brooklyn NY (Traveling Exhibit to
Atlanta,GA, Brooklyn, NY, Los Angeles, CA, St. Louis, MO, Chicago, IL)
"Best of the Best," 2009, Peabody Estate, Oakbrook
"Three Visions," 2008, LaGrange Art League, LaGrange
"National Premiere," 2008, Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery, Elmhurst
Sixth Street Gallery, 2008, Vancouver, WA
Rosalind Franklin University, 2007, North Chicago
Gallery 60035, 2007, Highland Park
Norris Gallery, St. Charles
Open Door Gallery, Chicago
Chicago Artists' Coalition, "Art Open," Chicago
Lee Tracy Studio, Chicago
Paloma Lia Gallery, Riverside
Hinsdale Center for the Arts, Hinsdale
Wild Goose Chase Gallery, Evanston
Illinois State Museum, Springfield
Illinois Art Gallery, Chicago
Book Club Artists
ART Connection
LaGrange Art League
E. Hines Jr. Hospital, Studio Art Teacher, Out-Patient
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, lifetime member
Many paintings and commissions in private and public collections in the USA and France
American Quilter Magazine
Featured in the book, History From the Heart, by E.D. & R.K. Elbert


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Rose flowers and chameli flowers can be seen extensively in the weddings in the form of jaimala. The sweet essence of the flowers and the exotic shades of the combination leave the heart with a joy of freshness and the love. An entirely newer trend, recently seen on one of the wedding, where the bride had a jaal of flowers, as dupatta on her head. The gorgeous, awesome and the dashing look of which spread like virus on the instagram. The shout outs of the comments exhibited the likes of the people.
Floral dupatta-
As the name depicts, the floral dupatta is all about the dupatta, which entirely is made up of flowers, basically mallipoo or jasmine buds. The border can be seen to be made up of flowers like of the rose flowers. It's an easy idea to get it from your florist by describing the overall dimensions of it with the time lap, since the flowers get dry and the photographs can only come gorgeous if they are the fresh flowers.
The availability-
It's not freely available and can be obtained from commercial places, available online that do orders for this: like pellipoolajhada or mallipoo. The reference picture can be helpful to get it for you. Besides, the flowers, the central base can be made of the transparent chunni, the white or the light colored.
Constituting flowers
The jasmine buds when knit like a sheet, as they have their ability to have the light net, does not appear too heavy like other flowers, can be seen gorgeously and the overall look just kills.
Multiuses of floral dupatta-
Telugu weddings have a ritual of purdah, which separates the bride and groom. There it has been started as the separator for them. Actually, there are endless possibilities for their use. It can be utilized as phoolon ka chaddar or as a drape or backdrop. Moreover, you can also use it in your hair – as a bun or as a South-Indian hair braid.
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Just as Kate Miller, heroine of WHEN IN ROME, wrapped up her sojourn in Italy with a romantic weekend jaunt to Taormina, Sicily, the hubs and I also capped off our 2007 trip by heading down to the "Pearl of the Mediterranean" for a couple days before heading back to the States.
Taormina, and Sicily as a whole, has an interesting history. The site of Phoenician and Greek colonies and later part of the Roman Empire, the island saw its share of warfare as various forces tried to claim this beautiful, rocky land as their own. From Byzantium to the Normans, then the era of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and finally inclusion in the unification of Italy as a plebiscite… and all the while gathering and maintaining a rich cultural heritage that survives today.
Sicily holds a special place in my heart. Three of four sets of great-grandparents immigrated to the US from Sicily, from two small towns in particular (in fact, their families knew each other!). A couple years before he passed, my paternal grandfather had the opportunity to travel to his father's hometown of Forza D'Agro, a little north of Taormina, meet his uncles(!), and visit the church where his father was baptized. (That same small town also happens to be the filming location for the Italian settings in "The Godfather Part II", in case you'd like a little fun movie trivia.)
Anyway, the hubs and I were only Taormina for about two and a half days and didn't have time to seek out my ancestors' homes. But it was well worth the train fare.
That's it for our amazing trip to Italy! I hope you've enjoyed these photos. For a full dose of romance, don't forget to pick up your copy of WHEN IN ROME!
WHEN IN ROME is available now for Kindle – and don't forget to check out BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE (now available in print from Amazon and Barnes & Noble), the story that started it all!
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It's the drums which stand out of "Judy's Bass"—snappy and keen, slipshod yet functional, they are the form and foundation of a track which otherwise simply allows its roving synth to stretch out, pull in and repeat in dynamic but dreamy cycles. "Jeally" is a more peppery groove, with fluttering bongos riding up and down like merry-go-round horses at some blissed out fair during sundown, while "Carbon Hair" is a ready made catalyst for that point in the night when you need something to switch from lazy deep house into something more upright, forceful and techno-inclined.
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Mon / 23 Apr 2012
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Kristan J Caryl
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A Judy's Bass
B1 Jeally
B2 Carbon Hair


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Ten ways to feel better when depressed
Depression is like a heavy, black blanket where no light comes in. It is hard to breathe, as if someone put a candle inside a glass-jar with no oxygen. It is even hard to see any light, any hope as the blackness surrounding you hides what could have been positive and uplifting. Luckily, there are ways to throw the blanket away, even if it`s heavy and you feel like the energy to lift it just isn`t there. Here are ten things you can do if you feel depressed or hopeless.
- Try to figure out what used to make it happy. Write it down and read it when you feel sad. Try to do some of the things that were good for you before you got depressed. This can be small things, like eating something you like. For someone it can be meeting a trusted friend, or playing your favorite music
- Find or make a box that is only yours. Feel free to decorate it any way you want. In it you can put things that remind you of the good things in life. It can be pictures from times you felt happy, emails or letters from someone who care about you, or objects from your past that you loved, and that remind you of happier times.
- Talk with people who care about you.
- Get out of bed. No matter how tired or lethargic you feel, try to get up and do SOMETHING. If you are seriously depressed, everything is an effort, so remind yourself that it is a real accomplishment if you manage to do small things. Depression is a serious condition, almost like having cancer or another disease. It`s not your fault, and you deserve to give yourself positive feedback like you would to a friend who suffers.
- Try to exercise. Research shows that only five minutes of intense exercise is enough to produce results. Your mood will life and your brain will be flooded with nutrients and oxygen that might contribute to feeling better. If you can`t manage to get a pulse, try to at least take a walk or do something else that involves moving your body.
- Take a warm shower, and feel every drop on your skin. Feel the warmth, if possible close your eyes to intensify the experience.
- Register what you think. Depression have a profound effect on your thinking, so it`s important to notice what you say to yourself, especially if you start to harass yourself. You would`t verbally abuse someone else, so why do it to yourself?
- Eat healthy. Some types of food are known to lift your spirits. It might be diary products like cottage cheese or warm milk with honey, or types of food with tryptofan, the precursor to serotonin. Serotonin if often lacking in depressed brain, so try to enhance the level of it by being conscious about what you eat.
- Read good books with tips, or stories from others who have been depressed and managed to get out of it. In this way, you won`t feel so alone. I highly recommend books from David Burns, they are easy to read and full of practical tips.
- Protect yourself. When depressed, you don`t need to put yourself down by being self-destructive. A lot of depressed people, feel they don`t deserve anything good. But isn`t it the other way around? When you feel so bad, you actually need to be taken care of, either by others or yourself. Self-soothing and self-compassion are two of the most important skills you need to get better.
- For some it might help to write down happy memories you`ve had. Read it when you feel like nothing good happens, because our brains are biased to search for mood-congruent information and this might get you out of the rut. If we are sad, sad memories pop up like balloons eager to burst. For that reason, reminders might be necessary to drag yourself out of the negativity spiral.
These are just some tips, what matters the most is finding your own ways to fight depression. These tips might ignite some ideas that might help you remember what to do when you feel like everything is hopless. Depression is like your enemy in a war, so be sure to be well equipped when you have to defend yourself from lethal attacks.
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Revised October 2012
The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that all persons in positions of leadership for the American Mountain Guides Association ("AMGA") perform their duties in ways that serve AMGA's best interests. Specifically, this Policy applies to all the Members of the Board of Directors, all Officers and the Executive Director (collectively, "Management Persons"). With respect to AMGA affairs, Management Persons must act exclusively in the interests of the AMGA; they must not act in their personal interests or in the interest of others. Management Persons must have undivided loyalty to the AMGA. Management Persons may never use their positions within the AMGA or the property of the AMGA to unfairly benefit themselves financially, to unfairly benefit another person financially, or to impair the interests of the AMGA.
Financial Interest: A Management Person has a financial interest in a transaction or arrangement if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or Family (as defined below):
A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under the provisions of this conflict of interest policy titled "Managing, Disclosing, and Determining Conflicts of Interest," the Board or Governance Committee (as defined below) will decide whether a conflict of interest exists.
Family: For purposes of this conflict of interest policy, "family" includes spouses, domestic partners, parents, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, the spouses of children and grandchildren, aunts, uncles, or cousins, and any other blood relative that resides in the same household as the Management Person.
Duties of Management Persons
As part of their leadership positions, Management Persons owe the following duties to the AMGA:
Duty of Care: To be responsible for and familiar with the AMGA's finances, to oversee the AMGA's operations, and to participate regularly in the AMGA's governance. In carrying out these duties, Management Persons must act in good faith using the same degree of diligence, care, and skill that any prudent person would use in a similar position and under similar circumstances.
Duty of Loyalty: To hold the interests of the AMGA paramount to all other interests in any decision-making process that could affect th
e AMGA. As part of fulfilling this duty, no Management Person may engage in any transaction or arrangement involving the AMGA that confers a secret profit or unfair gain on the Management Person or any other party. Furthermore, Management Persons must completely and fully disclose any conflicts they may have between the interests of the AMGA and their own interests. Additionally, Management Persons must not become Management Persons for organizations that are in conflict with the AMGA, as determined by the Board or Governance Committee (as defined below).
Duty of Obedience: Management Persons must act in accordance with the AMGA's rules and policies, and in furtherance of its goals as stated in the mission statement, articles of incorporation and bylaws. Pursuant to this Duty, Management Persons must ensure that the AMGA complies with all state and federal laws. Neither the AMGA nor the Management Persons may act outside the scope of their corporate powers.
Managing, Disclosing, and Determining Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of Interest: Management Persons face conflicts of interest in their decision-making processes when the best interests of the AMGA conflict with a Management Person's own personal, business, financial interests, or other goals. Because Management Persons must place the best interests of the AMGA first, a group of Management Persons must closely scrutinize all of the AMGA's business transactions in which an individual Management Person may have a financial interest. This review must take place before the completion of the business transaction to ensure that such transactions are in the best interests of the AMGA.
Duty to Disclose: Any Management Person who believes he or she may have a material personal financial interest in a transaction under consideration by the AMGA (the "Interested Party") must fully disclose the interest before beginning to negotiate the proposed transaction or arrangement ("Transaction"). To achieve full disclosure, the Interested Party must submit a disclosure report ("Disclosure Report") to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), or any committee designated by the Board to handle such matters (the "Governance Committee"). In this Disclosure Report, the Interested Party must divulge, to the best of his or her knowledge, his or her personal interest in the Transaction and provide all material facts that would help the Board or Governance Committee to determine whether the Transaction serves the best interests of the AMGA. Unless otherwise specified by the Board, the Executive Committee shall act as the Governance Committee.
Determining a Conflict of Interest: After submitting a complete Disclosure Report to the Board or Governance Committee, the Interested Party shall absent himself or herself from the Board or Governance Committee meeting while the Board or Governance Committee discusses and votes on the potential conflict of interest. The Board or Governance Committee, excluding any Interested Party, shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.
If the Board or Governance Committee determines that a conflict of interest does exist, the Board or Governance Committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the Transaction. The disinterested person or committee shall conduct due diligence on the Transaction and advise the Board or Governance Committee whether the AMGA could use reasonable efforts to achieve a more advantageous Transaction without giving rise to a conflict of interest.
If the AMGA could not reasonably achieve a more advantageous Transaction while avoiding a conflict of interest, the Board or Governance Committee shall determine whether the Transaction is in the AMGA's best interest and whether it is fair and reasonable. The Transaction may be approved only upon a vote of a majority of the disinterested members of the Board or Governance Committee.
Response to Violations of this Policy
If the Board or Governance Committee has reasonable cause to believe that a Management Person has failed to comply with this conflict of interest policy, the Board or Governance Committee may inform the particular Management Person of the basis for such belief and afford her or him an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to comply. The Board or Governance Committee shall hear the Management Person's explanation and make such further investigation as may be warranted in the circumstances. If the Board or Governance Committee determines that such Management Person has failed to comply with this conflict of interest policy, it may take action including, without limitation, removal or termination of the Management Person.
A Management Person who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the AMGA is precluded from voting on matters related to his or her compensation. The AMGA may pay only reasonable and necessary compensation to Management Persons.
Management Persons may not accept a gift other than a gift of nominal value, without the approval of the Board or Governance Committee. In addition, Management Persons may not receive or give any gift that is not permitted by generally accepted business ethical standards. If there is a dispute with respect to such ethical standards, the Board or Governance Committee shall determine whether it is ethical to give or receive the gift in question.
If the Board or Governance Committee discusses a potential conflict of interest, the minutes of that meeting must contain all of the following:
The name of the Management Person discussed, the nature of the potential conflict of interest, and information regarding the manner in which the conflict was disclosed;
A summary of the Board or Governance Committee's determination regarding the existence of a conflict of interest, a summary of all actions taken to investigate the Transaction and the conflict of interest, and a summary of any decision to approve the Transaction despite the existence of a conflict of interest; and
The names of all persons who were present to discuss and vote on the potential conflict of interest and the Transaction.
Management Person Affirmation Statement and Disclosure Statement
Each Management Person shall annually sign a Management Person Disclosure Statement that affirms that such person:
While conducting any business that may affect the AMGA, each Management Person has the duty to place the interests of the AMGA above his or her personal or financial interests. If a Management Person questions whether he or she may have an interest in a Transaction, he or she must disclose the potential interest to the Board or Governance Committee. Management Persons have a continuing responsibility to comply with the requirements of this Conflict of Interest Policy.
This Policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Any Management Person, with the exception of the Executive Director, who disputes a decision of the Board or Governance Committee with respect to this Conflict of Interest Policy shall have the rights of appeal as set forth in Section XIX of the Bylaws of the AMGA.


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Tonight, candles flicker in the dim light. Christmas trees are lit. Carols fill the air, voices raised by the thousands in songs of joy.
Tonight we wait for the birthday of Christ.
Christmas: a miracle of love. A celebration of a God who loved us so much that He came down to us in the humblest of circumstances so that we would not have to remain separate from Him.
Christmas is a celebration of love. That is what it's all about: the decorations, the music, the food, the gifts; everything is a celebration of God's incredible, abundant love. And what incredible love it was!
The note in my study Bible said that there is a possibility Jesus was born in the open air. The God of the universe, born to a poor couple in a small village in an alley somewhere. He lowered Himself this much because of His love for us.
Here, tonight, the story of salvation begins: a baby born who would grow up to be the Messiah, to die on a cross so that sinners across the ages could be saved. The story begins that will continue through the months and culminate in Easter, in His joyous conquering of death.
So let tonight and tomorrow be a joyous celebration of wondrous love! Christ is born! Hallelujah!
Merry Christmas to all of my lovely readers! I hope you have a wonderful day full of love, joy, and peace.
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I was studying the Word this morning, the gospel of Saint John, and the Holy Spirit brought the word to life to me. Speaking to His disciples, it is written, Jesus said:
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. JOHN 16:7
Jesus could not send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to His disciples until He went away. He revealed to me that He, Jesus, cannot return until the Holy Spirit leaves the earth. It seems the earth cannot not have Jesus and the Holy Spirit at the same time. As the Holy Spirit indwells His Bride, we must leave, be taken up, that Jesus may return; then, and only then, can every eye (which remains) see Him.
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
All eyes will see him return to earth except His Bride. We did not pierce him; but, the wicked did. Nor do we have reason to wail as we would rejoice to see Him; but, unbelievers will realize they were wrong. Clearly, His Bride is not here. It is written, His Saints will return with Him at that final judgment day. Our new vessels are described, "as the angels of God in heaven."
14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
I pray that you and I be accounted to be worthy to be among His Saints. Amen.
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.


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Enslaved persons contributed important skills to the places they were held as carpenters, stone masons, blacksmiths, laundresses, millers, cooks, river boat pilots, housekeepers, and many other occupations. Some were field hands who were the primary tenders of crops and animals that fed communities. They grew tobacco on the lands in Connecticut all the way down through Virginia, cotton in Mississippi, sugar cane in Louisiana, and rice in the Carolinas. Their labors created wealth that enriched not only those who controlled them, but also the colonies, early states, and our nation as a whole.
My ancestors were not present here at that time. But later, when they arrived in the early and mid-20th century, they benefited directly from the wealth and stability that was built in part by the hands, backs, and sweat, of these enslaved persons who have mostly remained nameless and unappreciated.
I invite you to join us in discovering as much as we can about these persons: those forgotten heroes and heroines who survived, endured, and have contributed so much to our country.
Local sponsors play a pivotal part in this project. Individuals, and groups such as historical societies, worship communities, schools, colleges, community organizations, and youth groups, can help unearth the names of enslaved persons, their occupations, and identify where they were forced to live and work.
By illuminating their lives, we honor their humanity.
In their own ways it is the sponsors who will carry their stories out, up, and forward.


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Eddy Christiani Net Worth
Eddy Christiani made money by Musicians niche. For all time, at the moment, 2020 year, Eddy Christiani earned $98 Million. Exact sum is $98000000.
Short biography, height, weight, dates:
Birth date: April 21, 1918
Birth place: The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Profession: Soundtrack
Albums: De Onvergetelijke, Hollands Glorie, Als nooit tevoren
Wikipedia Source: Eddy Christiani
Eddy Christiani is a guitarist, singer and composer from the Netherlands. He is still an active singer. He reminisced his tricky experiences in the Netherlands of both performing for the occupying Nazis and as a resistance supporter in the TV documentary series The World at War.


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Ever read "Who Moved My Cheese"? That book comes to mind when you see this quick interview with Seth Godin, as he talks about his viewpoint of what is really happening today in Detroit. HINT: It may be starting in Detroit, but it's moving rapidly across the US.
A Viewpoint Of The Future Of Traditional Cities
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LED Light-Up Pot / Bowl Fountain
Tan. 13.30"W x 14.00"D x 25.20"H. 3 - 4 Watt - replaceable. Plastic/Foam - resin. Assembled Weight: 24.5lbs. Maximum flow of 120 gallons per hour. Imported - The soothing water sounds, distressed rustic look, and lighting ambiance of the Pot Water Fountain with LED Lights by Pure Garden brings tranquility, relaxation, and rustic beauty to your outdoor living area. The outdoor fountain features a polyresin construction for weatherproof durability, LED lights, included pump with maximum flow of 120 gallons per hour, and is easy to set up for low stress assembly. Whether you use this fountain as decoration in your garden, on the patio, on your deck, or near the entryway in front of your home, this lighted cascading bowl water fountain is sure to bring an environment of peace and serenity, while leaving an elegant lasting impression!
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U.S. light-vehicle sales, behind a 9.4 percent rise in light-truck demand and fatter discounts, edged up 1.2 percent last month over November 2014, putting the industry 1,575,852 vehicles short of the annual record set in 2000, with a month remaining.
Hyundai-Kia set the pace in November as most automakers rode U.S. light truck demand to sales increases.
The gains among major players fell within a narrow range of 0.3 percent at Ford Motor Co. to 3.8 percent at Nissan Motor Co. Hyundai-Kia's 7.1 percent increase -- driven by a 12 percent gain at the Hyundai brand -- stood out in percentage terms. Only American Honda and Volkswagen Group posted a decline in volume.
The final industry tally for November was delayed until today because Mercedes-Benz, citing a "systems malfunction," reported results a day after other automakers.
Overall industry volume topped expectations for a flat or slight rise in volume, according to several analysts.
The seasonally adjusted annual sales rate came in 18.16 million, marking the third straight month of a SAAR above 18 million. The strong November results will help push the industry closer to topping the U.S. sales peak of 17.4 million, set in 2000.
"The auto industry is on track to exceed 2015 expectations," said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager for the Toyota division.
To set a new high for annual U.S. sales, the industry must see volume rise 4.6 percent this month compared to December 2014. But because December 2015 has 2 extra selling days compared to a year ago, that translates to 1,717 fewer vehicles needed per selling day than a year ago.
Through November, deliveries across the industry rose 5.4 percent to 15.8 million, spurred by rising incentives, record leasing rates, pent-up demand, and favorable financing and credit availability.
Hyundai generated sales of 60,007 vehicles, up 12 percent, for its best-ever November. Kia sales nudged upward 1.4 percent to 45,553.
Nissan Motor Co. rode strong demand for the Rogue crossover to a 3.8 percent increase. At Toyota Motor Corp., volume rose 3.4 percent. FCA extended its streak of monthly advances to 68 with a 3 percent rise. GM was up 1.5 percent, while Ford Motor Co. eked out a 0.3 percent gain.
Volkswagen, citing a stop-sale order on 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter diesel models pending a review by U.S. and California regulators for emissions compliance, said November deliveries dropped 25 percent to 23,882. It is the steepest monthly decline for the VW brand since the start of the Great Recession.
Honda Motor Co. fell 5.2 percent to 115,441 vehicles -- with Acura plunging 18 percent to 12,244 deliveries. Sales at the Honda brand slipped 3.5 percent.
The increases for major automakers come in comparison to a strong November 2014 that also had two more selling days than last month.


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Bur-Fab® (also known as Veltex) engages Velcro brand or other hook and loop fasteners and is easy to cut, apply and clean. Bur-Fab is also durable, fire-retardant and the polyester foam core gives you superior cushioning and a nice smooth finish to your project.
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Cooking is viewed by many as too time-consuming and bothersome to deal with. This article will energize your cooking and make it a fun activity.
If you are just beginning your adventure with home cooking, look online, at a bookstore, or at the library for a cookbook that has simple, easy recipes that you'll take pleasure in both preparing and eating. Experiment with a few, and be patient; remember, you're learning new skills.
Make sure that you cut your meat extremely thin as well as on the bias for stir-fry. This may take some patience and it can be a bit time-consuming. You should take the meat out when it reaches a firm state yet not frozen, and slice across the grain at an angle of 45 degrees.
Try adding oil to foods from the sides of a pot or pan in able to jump-start the heating process. This will enhance the flavor of the dish when it is finished cooking.
Place meat in the freezer for a few minutes to make slicing easier. This technique is especially important if you are making Oriental dishes. Partially freezing the meat will help the fibers to stay together when it is being sliced. Then allow the slices to thaw so they'll cook evenly.
When creating a meal for someone you are friends with or fond of, try making what you already are good at making. Don't try to create a new dish when you're not experienced in cooking it already. This can help decrease any stress you may feel.
Soaking raw potatoes for 30 minutes prior to frying will produce the crispiest French fries. Soaking the potatoes helps to make the fibers within them stronger, which makes them better able to handle the heat during frying.
By doing any prep work the day before a big meal, you can make the actual cooking process faster and less stressful. Look through your recipes and determine whether or not certain steps can be completed beforehand. You can make a lot of your preparations a day or more in advance. This can turn even the most complex recipes into quick, fun and fast cooking jobs.
Garlic is just one of many tasty ingredients whose flavor has a downside; it transfers to your hands. To remove the lingering odor after working with these ingredients, thoroughly rub your hands on something made from stainless steel, such as the inside of your sink or the handle of a butter knife. Not only does this remove the smell of the odoriferous food ingredient from your hands, it also keeps this odor from passing to other foods that you are about to handle.
Burger patties often stick to the frying pan or grill during cooking and fall apart when you try to flip them. To avoid this possibility, you can apply a light coat of vegetable oil to the grill before cooking.
As we have discussed, there are a large variety of things you can do to make cooking much more fun and enjoyable. Use this advice to start cooking creatively, you will find that it's actually fun!


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This Thursday, Nov. 29th at 7 p.m., I'll be conducting a creative writing presentation, Finding (and Writing) the Magic in Everyday Life, at the Cuyahoga County Public Library's Brecksville Branch, 9089 Brecksville Road.
Do I believe there is magic all around? Damn right I do. I mean COME ON: look at that picture! Look at the way I get you people to keep coming back to these pages!
Peeps, this is my absolute favorite presentation and I'd love to see you there. Even better, it's free.
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