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This well located unit is just one block from Marketown Shopping Village and a three minute drive to Darby Street's Cafe scene.
As you enter the apartment you will find the open plan living area to the right. There is a generous sized lounge room with a separate dining space. This area also features the kitchen with stone bench tops, electric cooking and a dishwasher.
Continuing down the hallway you will find the three bedrooms with built in robes and the main bedroom featuring an ensuite with separate bath & shower. There is also a good sized main bathroom with shower.
The property includes a single carspace. Unfortunately due to structural issues, the balcony cannot be used at this time. We are currently awaiting on further dates on expected completion time on rectification work.
Sorry, no pets.
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- Street Address 201/4 Ravenshaw Street
- Type Residential Lease
- State NSW
- Suburb Newcastle
- Property Type Apartment
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Carspaces 1
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I used to be afraid of Sexy. Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it?
Sex and sensuality were topics never discussed with my family. Being part of a conservative Christian home, all I knew about sex was that it was only meant for husband and wives – and that it would hurt. Yes – that was the extent of my birds and the bees talk! Sounds terrifying, doesn't it? Seemed to me that it was a submissive act for ones' husband, and it was up to me to explore the rest.
I can't quite recall my intrigue into pole dancing. I remember seeing a Toronto Pole studio being interviewed by a VJ on MTV, and I thought "wow, that looks like so much fun!"
I have no idea if I was intrigued by the sexy aspect, the strength, or simply knew that I needed exercise but unfortunately hated conventional gyms.
Just barely 18, I registered for my first Pole Dancing class at Aradia Fitness – the Jasper Ave location. I remember being asked to walk in a circle, and wander your hands.
Avoiding all eye contact possible, I couldn't help but think "what on EARTH am I doing here? This has got to be the worst idea I've ever had."
Thankfully the pole portion of the class was as much of a blast as I thought it would be, but man – that sexy stuff had to go!
After being hooked on the pole fitness craze, and opening up my own studio, I continued on the war against sexuality being a part of what we represented.
Nope. Nothing sexual going on over here. This is fitness ONLY. Push-ups, sit ups, grunting, sweating, and strength moves only! Pole dancing art was a part of the circus before it ever came to the strip clubs, don't ya know?!
These are the things I argued with anyone who dared to make a "must be a class for strippers" comparison. You know what I found along the way all while doing this? Our students were desperately craving and missing the sexy side! And I can't vouch for all of them, but a vast majority needed it in their lives. Whether we realize it or not, sexuality manifests in our lives all day long – playing critical roles in our desires, beliefs, attitudes, responsibilities, relationships, and the list goes on!
As women, we are so often taught that sexuality is a mans world. Men have more libido than women, men want it more often, men enjoy it more – and the list of lies continue. In some cases, women are shamed into believing that by expressing their sexuality, they are in fact being slutty, promiscuous temptresses. Well ladies and gentlemen, Aradia is now here to say NO MORE to that bullcrap, as we shout our slogan over the rooftops "Meet Your Sexy Side."
Do it. Why? Because it feels good, and it's good for you. You want to start holding your head high? Looking people in the eye? Walking into a room with confidence?
Learn to dance in a pair of 8 inch stilettos, and I promise you, you'll get all of that and more. You will discover a peace within yourself that you may not have known you ever lost.
I write this piece, because my heart cries for the women who walk by my booth at tradeshows, powerfully exclaiming "ugh, I could never do that."
They're not talking about physically being unable – they're talking about their sexuality. They're denying themselves the right to feel like the sexual, empowered, lioness goddesses that they could be.
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Are you in the mood for great food and value for your money? Then, don't waste any more time. Get ready to satisfy your ravenous belly as you treat yourself to a sumptuous meal at the Surfin' Ribs.
Owned by the lovely couple, Raymond and Sharon Jimenez, the Surfin' Ribs had their soft opening last March 10, 2012, where eager diners finally got a taste of their special mouth-watering dishes. The grand launch, which will be held this coming May 5, 2012 (Saturday), is an event you should not miss. A number of freebies and tokens will be given during the occasion, adding zest to the cheerful ambiance and festive mood of the grand opening. The first 50 guests will get a loyalty card, which will entitle them to avail of the Pete's Ribs dish for free after five (5) consecutive dining worth Php250. For more details on the promo, you may check this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=191872217600385&set=a.157543647699909.32239.135836766537264&type=3&theater. Collapsible fans will also be given to patrons whose orders reach Php500 and up.
Located at N. Escario Street, alongside Golden Peak Hotel, the newly-opened Surfin' Ribs looks promising as ever as rave reviews from pleased diners continue to praise their ample selections in the restaurant. They not only serve scrumptious dishes that appeal to anybody's palate, they come at very affordable prices as well. It looks like this surf 'n turf spot would soon be dubbed as the new ribs and seafood restaurant in Cebu.
Among the best seller and must-taste specialties in the house is the Pete's Ribs, which is every meat lover's dream. The dish comes in two options: Spicy or the Original (served with corn and carrots). This hearty pork ribs is richly seasoned with select spices and slowly grilled until tender and juicy. You will immediately notice the generous serving, with its huge chunk of baby back ribs. Pete's Ribs cost Php159 with rice and only Php169 with mashed potatoes. The dish was named after the father of owner Sharon Jimenez.
The owners, who are fond of good food, thought it best to introduce various seafood menus into their selections. Moreover, they priced them at very reasonable and affordable rates for every Cebuano to try and taste.
The Shrimps Platter is one seafood dish you ought to taste. A flavorful plate of sweet and saucy shrimps that's topped with a generous amount of garlic butter sauce has a unique aftertaste that will definitely linger in your mouth. This is a perfect combination for an after-work beer binge. Add to that, it is reasonably priced considering the hefty serving. It costs Php149. The Shrimps Platter was inspired by a recipe of Sharon's mother.
Another must-try selection in their menu is Bobby J's Spicy Crab. With their large serving of this dish, every penny is absolutely worth it. The crabs are bathed in garlic, spices and butter. The crab dish, on the other hand, was named after Raymond's father, Bobby, who shared his crab recipe.
Their heavenly alimango claws (The Claw), which only cost Php120, is a delight for seafood lovers. These hand-picked alimangos are filled with sweet and spicy meat, which are pre-cracked and served in a bucket. Unique, isn't it?
Of course, a taste of their Chili Wings can spice up your night as you take a bite of their mid-crisp chili wings made delectable with a blend of hot, sweet and spicy flavored sauce. This comes with a blue cheese dip and costs Php130. This chicken special is best paired with beer and ideal for barkada food trips, birthday bash or even an ordinary date with your loved one.
They also serve Crispy Pata, which is perfectly deep fried to bring out the crunchiness outside while keeping the tenderness of the meat inside. Once you have a taste, you'll surely want for more. This costs Php269.
Sharon's very own recipe, the Baked Penne, is served hot and fresh out of the oven. It is topped with lots of cream and cheese. It costs Php89.
Everything in menu without doubt tastes good. So what are you waiting for? Be sure to drop by at the restaurant and try their delightful selections. Once you go Surfin' Ribs, there's no turning back!
Surfin' Ribs is open from Monday to Saturday at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and 5 p.m until 10 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant extends until 12 MN.
Surfin' Ribs is located at G&A Arcade, N. Escario St., corner Tojong St., Cebu City. They accept reservations and pick up orders. You may reach them by calling or sending an SMS at (0917)937-1495. You may also send them an e-mail at [email protected] Like them at their FB Fanpage at www.facebook.com/surfinribs or follow them at their Twitter account: //twitter.com/#!/SurfinRibs.


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Come back mister is Rain's comeback to the small screen. It's not his usual type of roles but he still killed it. This series revolves around two people who died unexpectedly and still has unfinished business.
A man is worked to death, but he comes back to the living world in the attractive body of another man for a limited amount of time.
Lee Hae-Joon (Rain) is a perfect man with good looking appearance. He works as a section chief in the women's apparel section at a department store. His body is actually possessed by the spirit of Kim Young-Soo (Kim In-Kwon) who was worked to death.
Hong Nan (Oh Yeon-Seo) is a beautiful woman, but her spirit is possessed by tough guy (Kim Su-Ro).
Shin Da-Hye (Lee Min-Jung) is a beautiful housewife, but her husband suddenly dies. She falls into a love triangle with Lee Hae-Joon and a promising store employee (Yoon Park). -Asian Wiki
Honestly, the start of this series wasn't my cup of tea. I hate over the top acting and somehow this series gave off that feeling early on. Good thing the story and the acting got better.
What I like about this series is the lesson you can learn from it. A lot of us always think that our lives aren't going to end soon so we take a lot of things for granted. This series is a perfect reminder of how we ideally should live our lives.
I have to warn you, however, that the story itself is very so-so. I just like to dig deep. Would I recommend this series to you? No, if you're looking for a light type of series. Yes, if you like to watch a series that has a lesson.
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I made two more poolside totes recently for presents because I love this pattern so much. The cutout makes it easy to reach in to grab stuff without taking one of the handles off my shoulder!
The first one was for my co-worker who retired at the end of last year. I actually wanted to make her a quilt, but ran out of time. 🙁
Since I wasn't sure how flashy she likes her bags, I used a conservative mochi dot canvas for the exterior. (Can you see the slip pocket? Pattern matching! 🙂 ) She used to give me cute little origami boxes (with candy inside!) made out of adorable cartoony paper, though, so I figured it would be okay to use this fun print on the inside.
The second was for my friend's birthday. I sent it in the same box as her late Christmas present, which ooops, I forgot to take a good picture of. I'll just slap up the instagram pic here (which I took while I was waiting to find out what length to make the handles) — it's a Petrillo bag that she chose the fabrics for.
She's going to use her Petrillo bag for work, and she remarked that it looked pretty somber compared to the bags I normally make. :> So then to balance things out, I made her a silly horsie bag (my fabric choice, of course) for her birthday!
I did the zipper pocket on hers (instead of just a slip pocket like the others) because, even though it's a silly bag, it should still be a little bit practical for my practical friend. 😀
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Solo Scotland Expedition
Alan has wanted to do this trip since school after reading about Nigel Dennis and Paul Caffin kayaking round the UK back in 1980. Loving the idea of the adventure they spoke of and the amazing places they passed he had an idea of kayaking out of the Clyde and back into the forth, this has grown into this trip.
Alan plans to kayak from the Solway Firth around the coast of Scotland taking in as many islands as possible and the Outer Hebrides, finishing in Eyemouth 3 months later. Alan paddles on behalf of three charities, The Erbs Palsy Group, The Children's Hand Surgery and The Brachial Plexus Injury Service after their support and help in giving his son Cameron the use of his arm after he was born with Erbs palsy injury to his left arm.
Leaving – Solway Firth – Mid April
Return – Eyemouth – Mid July
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Judeo/Christian Quotables – Nonsense at Wikipedia? Indeed it's True
Lucifer or Sataniel in Judeo-Christian traditions, or Iblis in Islam, is considered an archangel by Satanists and many non-Satanists, but non-Satanists consider him evil and fallen from God's grace.
– Archangel, Wikipedia
LINK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel
Lucifer or Sata…
Lucifer or Sataniel in Judeo-Christian traditions, or Iblis in Islam, is considered an archangel by Satanists and many non-Satanists, but non-Satanists consider him evil and fallen from God's grace.
– Archangel, Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel)
Comparing Sense and Nonsense about the Star of David
Tragically, when it comes to the Star of David, there seems to be far too many Jew-hating, race-baiting, clearly exclusionary voices which almost always seem to come from the Protestant Christian Community. In the end it is quite sad that these clearly hostile, and possibly violent, lunatics literally drown out any and all of the more reasonable voices with their so-called independent Bible 'research' which purports to 'prove' the inherently evil origins of Jews, Judaism, and of course the Star of David. In order to fight back against these Protestant 'Christian' hate-mongers, a three-part comparison between SENSE and NONSENSE as it relates to the Star of David can be reads as follows:
It is not a Jewish symbol, but an occult symbol.
– The "Star of David" is Pagan, Jesus-is-Savior.com
SENSE: The Star of David is a widely recognized symbol of Judaism, named after King David of ancient Israel. (Star of David, New World Encyclopedia)
NONSENSE: It is not a Jewish symbol, but an occult symbol. (The "Star of David" is Pagan, Jesus-is-Savior.com)
EVEN MORE SENSE: Most people today associate the six pointed star (hexagram) with the Jewish Star of David (Magen David), as it is the modern symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism. In 1948 it was even adopted on the official flag of Israel. According to Wikipedia: "Its use as a symbol of the Jewish community dates to the 17th century." (The Six-Pointed Star of Armenia, WordPress.com)
JUDAS MACCABAEUS: The Star of David is either a Jewish symbol or an Occult symbol. It cannot be both, because the Occult has been opposed to Judaism and also the Jewish people, for literally thousands of years. The claim that it is not a Jewish symbol when Jews around the world say that it is appears to a serious denial of reality.
The "Star of David" is Pagan.
– Jesus-is-Savior.com
SENSE: The Star of David and the five-pointed star are both symbols associated with Christianity. (Christian Star, Christian Symbols, About.com)
NONSENSE: The "Star of David" is Pagan. (Jesus-is-Savior.com)
A LOT MORE SENSE: While predominately recognized as a symbol of Judaism and Israel, many Christians identify with the Star of David as well. (Christian Star, Christian Symbols, About.com)
JUDAS MACCABAEUS: The Star of David is either a Pagan or Christian symbol. It cannot be both, because Christianity is not a Pagan religion and to say an age-old Christian symbol like the Star of David is Pagan is to basically say that Christianity is Pagan, a contradiction in terms which makes no sense whatsoever.
Star of David OR Star of Lucifer?
– Great Joy in Great Tribulation, MoreSureWord.com
SENSE: Lucifer is a Latin word which signifies the 'morning star'. (Morning Star – Philologos, Philologos.org)
NONSENSE: Star of David OR Star of Lucifer? (Great Joy in Great Tribulation, MoreSureWord.com)
SOME MORE SENSE: The Star of David is a six-pointed star formed by two interlocking triangles, one pointing up, one pointing down….In the book of Revelation, Jesus is called the Morning Star – Revelation 2:28, Revelation 22:16. (Christian Star, About.com)
A FINAL SENSE: The name Lucifer originally denotes the planet Venus, emphasizing its brilliance…Metaphorically, the word is applied…finally to Jesus Christ Himself (II Peter 1:19; Apocalypse 22:16, "Exultet" of Holy Saturday) the true light of our spiritual life. (Lucifer, by Anthony John Maas. Catholic Encyclopedia 1913)
JUDAS MACCABAEUS: First of all, to even suggest that the Star of David may be the Star of Lucifer is to blindly assume that the Devil, the enemy of King David, Israel, the Jews and Judaism is in fact called 'Lucifer'. Considering the known fact that Lucifer is simply Morning Star in the Latin language, then it may well be more appropriate to think of Jesus Christ as Lucifer, who is indeed a direct descendant of the Royal House of David symbolized by the Six-Pointed 'Morning' Star of David..
REALITY: The Star of David is NOT a symbol of the Occult. It was and is an official symbol of Judaism.
REALITY: The Star of David is NOT a Pagan symbol. It is a Christian symbol.
REALITY: The Star of David is NOT the Star of Lucifer. It is the family Coat-of-Arms of Rabbi Jesus, a genuine symbol of Jesus Christ the bright, Morning Star.
God bless reality and may God bless you all.
Related articles
- The Star of David Symbolism in the Book of Genesis (stjudasmaccabaeus.wordpress.com)
- Star of David = Jesus Christ = Morning Star = Star of David (thunderofgod.wordpress.com)
- The One Dollar Star of David (thunderofgod.wordpress.com)
Comparing the Political, Scientific, and Religious Understandings of Reality
Stop Overlooking!
The Political Understanding of Reality
In nature, there is the color red and there is the color blue. In Great Britain, there is the Labor Party and the Conservative Party. In the United States of America, there is the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Europe and South America have the Social Democratic Party, the Christian Democratic Party, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Socialist Party, and the Communist Party. In the Roman Catholic Church there is only one political party. It is called the Conclave of Cardinals who meets, dressed completely in red, to decide who is to be the next Pope. Here is the reality:
Then another sign appeared in the sky; it was a huge red dragon…the ancient
serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceived the whole world.
– Revelation 12:3-9
When the Cardinals have decided by vote upon the next Pope, a chimney is opened which spews forth white smoke, much like a fire-breathing dragon. Coincidence? Not completely. The Roman Catholic Church is the oldest working democracy in the world. It is also the oldest nation-state, a political entity that has lasted for almost 2,000 years. Kingdoms and nations have come and gone, while the Church has remained, picking through the ruins of many a lost empire. These failed empires include Napoleon's French Empire, Kaiser Wilhelm's German Empire, the Hapsburg's Austria-Hungarian Empire, Adolph Hitler's Third Reich, and the Soviet Union's Communist Empire. All of them have fallen, while Vatican City has continued in its mission to convert the world to Christianity.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe
all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the
end of the age.
– Matthew 28:19-20
With that in mind, one can assume that the Church considers its mission to be far more important than mere politics. Just recently, it has seen many ancient kingdoms turn into democracies throughout the world. Eschewing kings and queens, modern countries now regard 'democracy' as the most precious thing in the world, rather than seeing it as just another form of political organization. 'Democracy' began in ancient Greece, moved to Rome, and then reappeared centuries later in Great Britain, France and the United States.
It should be remembered that 'democracy' was originally advocated by the philosophers Plato and Socrates, both homosexual pedophiles. Some contend that these historical facts are irrelevant. There are others who claim that, because of this, democracy is inherently homosexual. This may well be the case. Consider the fact that, just recently, the people of Canada and Spain, along with quite a few other democratic Christian nations, actually voted in favor of same sex marriages. For the first time in more than 2,000 years, the State was now allowed to sanction sodomy as an individual right and to give explicit approval and encouragement to the act of anal sex.
It wasn't so long ago that oral and anal sex between any two people was against the law. Now, the right to indulge in sodomy within marriage has become the law. It has taken a scant thirty or so years for this to occur. With the ways things are going, pedophilia, incest, and bestiality are next. Perhaps in another thirty years a father having sex with his thirteen-year old daughter and then again with their pet dog will also be perfectly legal. Biblical law is the only thing standing in the way. Current advocates for pedophilia include author Judith Levine who writes:
Sex is not harmful to children. It is a vehicle to self-knowledge, love, healing,
creativity, adventure, and intense feelings of aliveness. There are many ways
even the smallest of children can partake of it.
Society seems to be returning to the sexual decadence that was prevalent in pre-Christian Rome. Among the pagans, incestuous relationships between brother and sister, mother and son, and father and daughter were not uncommon and, most importantly, they were not prohibited by law. Pedophilia was perfectly legal and practiced throughout the Roman Empire. Only the Jews, by both custom and law, prohibited these acts and deemed them both grotesque and disgusting. Consider the following:
Pedophilia was a constant and accepted expression of Roman sexual appetite…'If
children were constantly molested, it was because Roman adults found that the
deepest-rooted passion and the one that was hardest to overcome was sexual desire
for very young boys and girls.'
Only time will tell if the modern world begins to degenerate to this point. Until then, it's simply sexual politics as usual. Biblical reality no longer seems capable of teaching the proper amount of guilt and shame that constrains human lust. The modern world has gone from prayer in schools to mandatory sex education in just a short amount of time. It is hoped that society's slide into sexual degeneration can be stopped before it's too late, before it has reached the point of no return.
Traditionally in political reality, the colors red, white and blue represented Protestant Christian democracy as in the flags of Great Britain, France, the United States, and Australia, while the colors red, white and green represented Roman Catholic democracy as in the flags of Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Mexico. These distinctions no longer seem to matter as much as the dichotomy found between the political Left, symbolized by the color red, and the political Right, symbolized by the color blue or green. The current patterns of thought that distinguish between these two main strands of political reality can be grouped together in the following manner:
Field of Thought: Ism of The Left, Ism of The Right
Policy: Liberalism, Conservatism
Government: Globalism, Nationalism
Economics: Socialism, Capitalism
Warfare: Pacifism, Patriotism
Culture: Multiculturalism, Pluralism
Society: Progressivism, Traditionalism
God: Atheism, Monotheism
Religion: Paganism, Judeo-Christian-Islam
Christianity: Ecumenism, Fundamentalism
Philosophy: Nihilism, Pragmatism
Morality: Moral Relativism, Idealism
Ethics: Utilitarianism, Dualism
Outlook: Relativism, Realism
Identity: Collectivism, Individualism
As can be seen, many of the basic differences in political doctrine between the Left and the Right cannot, and will not, be reconciled. Year after year, the Right is becoming more and more in favor of Christianity, while the Left is becoming more hostile towards traditional religion and is showing its true colors as a front for the religion of paganism. This is especially true in the United States of America where, since the late 1960s, conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans are fast becoming anachronisms. Politics is polarizing along religious lines, with the Republicans becoming more Christian and the Democrats becoming more pagan with each passing year. The relevant issues that define current American political reality can be listed as follows:
Issues: The Left, The Right
Political Party: Democratic Party ,Republican Party
Abortion: Approve, Oppose
Raising the Minimum Wage: Approve, Oppose
Inheritance Taxes: Approve, Oppose
Euthanasia: Approve, Oppose
Gun Control: Approve, Oppose
No-Fault Divorce: Approve, Oppose
Gay & Lesbian Marriage: Approve, Oppose
Affirmative Action: Approve, Oppose
Sex Education: Approve, Oppose
Global Warming Regulation: Approve, Oppose
Public Funding for PBS: Approve, Oppose
Support for United Nations: Approve, Oppose
Teaching Darwinian Evolution: Approve, Oppose
School Prayer: Oppose, Approve
School Vouchers: Oppose, Approve
New Oil Drilling in Alaska: Oppose, Approve
Military Spending Increases: Oppose, Approve
Death Penalty: Oppose, Approve
Nuclear Power: Oppose, Approve
The recent influx of Hispanics onto the American political scene may change these polarizing tendencies. They are politically liberal, but culturally conservative. They support high taxes for the rich, but vehemently oppose same-sex marriage. They approve of school choice so that they can send their own children to Catholic school, but also want to raise the minimum wage through government mandate. They represent a unique, political voting bloc destined to become more powerful as they increase in population. Neither the Christian Right or the pagan Left will dominate American politics anytime soon, but their influence can still be seen in today's issues and will be seen in tomorrow's political reality.
The Scientific Understanding of Reality
Many aspects of the current scientific outlook remain fairly troubling. It was not always this way as science was once the domain of Churchmen who made many of the first important discoveries in several different fields. God and Christianity were considered undisputed facts and foundations of all knowledge. Times have changed and, in today's world, the scientific outlook can be almost militantly atheist. They are all skeptics now apparently. Preferring to remain aloof from the 'absurd' superstitions, that supposedly plague so many of their fellow citizens, scientists have now developed a particularly hostile attitude towards all things religious. Some of the main doctrines supporting this arrogant and elitist view of reality, include the following:
1. The existence of a Creator God cannot be proven scientifically.
2. The existence of life after death cannot be proven scientifically.
These two assertions are the mainstay for almost all secular, atheist thought which modern science continues to base itself upon. For the most part, they believe that anything, which cannot be repeated three times under controlled conditions, is false or falsifiable. That is the basic definition of reality as science claims it to be. However, many things that have supposedly been described scientifically still remain fairly unexplainable. Consider the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, and the awesome beauty they represent. Looking at them causes one to think that someone, an omnipotent artist of some sort, must have created them on a whim for others, especially mankind, to enjoy. Scientists will say that they are simply a random product of the right temperature, atmospheric pressure, and geographical latitude combining with the sunlight to create shimmering curtains of sparkling colors. They might even go on to say that, even though these Northern Lights seem to be the work of a designer, this is simply a coincidence. They will assert that the Aurora Borealis is merely a by-product of the blind forces of nature and nothing more. They cannot prove this to be the case, but they don't need to as long as they can fool the people into thinking they have all the answers and that those answers are always correct.
It is not a fact that the Northern Lights were never created by an ancient, intelligent designer, it is merely an assumption made by atheists, many of them scientists. They cannot prove these lights emerged from unguided physical chaos for no reason. They can only claim that to be the case. They cannot prove it at all. Science cannot explain their unique beauty, only the existence of God can.
Put simply, just because the existence of God cannot be proven 'scientifically' really doesn't mean very much. Many things cannot be proven 'scientifically' including the theory of evolution. Just because scientists see certain things under a microscope or through a telescope doesn't mean they exist. They have blind faith that the microscope or telescope is showing the true picture of reality to the naked eye, but who is to say they aren't just seeing imaginary things through a blurred piece of glass? Many people attest to having seen God personally, but they are almost always labeled as mentally ill. Notice the unfairness of the dichotomy. Those who see God in visions are called crazy and locked up in lunatic asylums, while those who see viruses or quarks through microscopes are called scientists and given money and Nobel Prizes. Why is that so?
True believers should care very little that God cannot be proven scientifically. Many other things, like thunder and lightning, for example, cannot be proven or explained either, only described. They are both totally awesome, but completely unnecessary aspects of a material reality that wouldn't change much if they ceased to exist- kind of like old stage props that someone forgot to throw away. Nevertheless, just like the Northern Lights mentioned previously, they do exist and will continue to do so long after today's scientists are safely buried six feet under. God is dead, said Nietzsche. Science is dead, replied God.
Modern science has reached an apex of godless materialism that is decaying from within. The theory of evolution is coming under attack by more and more people, scientists and laymen, who have noticed large gaps in the science of Darwinism that need to be addressed. In other words, the Darwinian theory of evolution is full of holes. It is bad science and will eventually be overtaken by what is called the theory of Intelligent Design. Why so? Consider the kangaroo, for example. Darwin would tell us that this species evolved from small tiny mice that were the predecessors of nearly all mammals. Inch by inch, century by century, they became larger, their front feet atrophied and became small, while their back feet grew and became very powerful, thus causing their distinctive way of running by hopping. Science boldly declares that there is an evolutionary reason why this happened that has nothing to do with the creative choices of a whimsical designer. No, this happened because hopping somehow contributes to their survival. How so? How does hopping contribute to adaptation and reproductive success? Why not have them be like deer or gazelle, which are even faster than kangaroo, and thus able to outrun many would be predators? There is no reason why, the scientists are just being silly and stupid about the issue because Darwinism confirms their atheism, Intelligent Design denounces it.
Why do kangaroos have pouches in which to nurture their young? Science tells us that this is to protect their helpless, infant children. Well then, why don't any other mammals have these nifty pouches for their young? Monkeys have to use their hands, while dogs and cats have to use their mouths to carry their young, yet they are still around too. Science will also try to claim that all these changes that created today's kangaroo came about incrementally and over a long period of time. The problem with this assertion is that there are no fossils showing these half kangaroo-half mice creatures that grow larger and larger over the generations. There are no half-pouching half-nesting, or half-hopping half-running pre-kangaroos found in the fossil record. That means that these unique features must have all come about in a single generation. That is scientifically impossible and would prove Darwinism to be dead wrong. There is no evidence, no scientific proof that kangaroos evolved from something else at all. The kangaroo rat doesn't have a pouch or a head and skull like a dear as kangaroos do, so they don't really count as an ancestor.
The fossil record shows nothing except that kangaroos appeared from nowhere millions of years ago as if they had been created from scratch by a God with an intelligent sense of humor. They did not evolve at all except into wallabies, which are simply a smaller, slightly different form of kangaroo. In fact, many observers would claim that, with the available evidence, it appears they were created by an intelligent, but goofy, designer like many of the exotic species found in Australia. Scientists dislike, some might say despise that conclusion, but it seems to be the most reasonable and logical answer to the huge gaps in the fossil record for almost all species.
Many mammals seem created and not evolved, consider the golden eyes and wonderful mane of the male lion and the awesome stripes of the tiger, the startling blue eyes of some cougars and the all-black fur of black panthers. Science tells us they are all felines and have a common ancestor, but where and who is that common ancestor? The ice-age sable-toothed tiger does not a lion make, nor does a bob-cat seem like a cheetah's first cousin. To be sure, they all seem designed in a similar manner- the creative mark of a specific personality, an intelligent breeder of felines. They do not appear to be the product of random mutation and adaptation. What purpose do lion manes and tiger stripes serve? None! Black, white and orange Tiger stripes do not help as camouflage in an all green jungle, while big-maned old lions don't always get the girl in order to carry their big-mane success on to the next generation. The scientists are fooling the public and nothing more.
Consider the unique look and character of some animals and their inherent fascinating beauty. The rattlesnake, the parrot, the polar bear, and the giraffe, all bear the mark of creative intelligent design. A list of the evolutionary explanations for these animals and their counterarguments are as follows:
The Rattlesnake
Animal Evolution: Tail acts as a noise-maker that scares off intruders. It evolved because it worked so well.
Creative Design: Why would a deadly snake need to scare off anybody? God created the rattle to warn man of its danger.
The Parrot
Animal Evolution: Multiple colors and vocal abilities serve as attraction to mates. They evolved that way.
Creative Design: God created the parrot to astonish mankind with their innate ability to speak words and look like artwork.
The Polar Bear
Animal Evolution: All-white fur is meant to blend into surrounding area in order to 'sneak up on' and catch prey or to hide from dangerous 'rivals'.
Creative Design: What prey? Polar Bears eat fish. The water is blue or black, not white. God created Polar Bears to look artic cool.
The Giraffe
Animal Evolution: Neck evolved to become longer to reach higher levels of tree leaves.
Creative Design: Why didn't they just eat grass? They can barely bend down to drink water. God created Giraffes for fun.
The plant kingdom also appears to have been created, not made through random mutation and selective adaptation. Consider the Venus fly-trap, the thorned rose, the English daisy or the redwood tree. It seems like God had a team of designers, angels, who left their own personal fads and favorites, repetitions and rip-offs, perhaps even mistakes, scattered among the plant and animal kingdoms. Nothing else explains their individuality. Chaos does not explain it because there is certainly room for hundreds of different species that were never invented.
The possibilities for multiple canine species are endless, yet all we find is the jackal, hyena, wolf, coyote, and dog. Just recently, man, like the angels before him, has managed to use his God-given genius to create many various breeds of dogs. As different as they look in size and color, they are all amazingly the same species. In truth, random chaos would yield more canine species than there are presently. A limited number of canine designers as opposed to say bird designers would explain the diverse array of bird species and small number of canine species. The peacock is another perfect example of Intelligent Design. How did such a wingless bird with a ton of superfluous plumage ever survive? The answer is that it did not need to. In the real world, it isn't always survival of the fittest, but of the most magnificent and beautiful. Nothing else explains the killer whale, the zebra, the penguin, the panda bear, or the magpie. Their distinctive black and white colors serve no evolutionary function at all. Instead, they appear to be a sign of Intelligent Design.
In addition to failing to prove the theory of evolution, science also does not really explain color. It describes it, but cannot explain it at all. There could very well be 4-10 different 'primary' colors instead of just three. Nothing in science or mathematics proves otherwise. Color is about personal perception and not objective observation. There could be many more colors that the naked eye is unable to see. Perhaps some of the other animals see them, while humans remain incapable. Serious questions need to be asked concerning the science of color. Why are there only 6 colors in the rainbow? Why are they arranged in such a manner? The answer is that science doesn't really know why. The only reasonable, logical, rational explanation for this is that the rainbow was designed by someone who simply chose, for example, to put red on top and purple on the bottom. This someone, God or one of His angels perhaps, made an individual decision to place them in that order.
It does not matter if science states that the colors vibrate at different frequencies in a sequential order. The rainbow's color sequence could very well be different and not change scientific reality in the least. The so-called electro-magnetic spectrum would be no different if, for example, yellow was on the top instead of red. Yellow would simply have the top frequency and red would have a frequency lower down on the rainbow, but the scientific frequencies would remain the same. Suppose that red vibrated at 10 units per second while yellow vibrated at 30 units. Switching them would cause yellow to vibrate at 10 and red to vibrate at 30. The science would stay the same, while the rainbow's appearance would be drastically different. There could also be a larger amount of colors without really affecting the electro-magnetic spectrum at all. Neither math nor science would need to change. A partial list of the 'scientifically' possible combinations, showing that the rainbow's color sequence is completely arbitrary and unexplainable, is as follows. These possible rainbows have been given names creatively chosen by a specific individual who has no scientific credentials.
The Different Possible Sequences of Colored Arches in the Sky
Rainbows: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple
Peachstripes: Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Red
Mellowlines: Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Red, Orange
Plantbars: Green, Blue, Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow,
Coolhues: Blue, Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green
Royalarches: Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue
Today's science would deny that God created the rainbow as a promise to mankind to never flood the earth again, but it will probably never be able to explain the sequence of earth's rainbow. The reason why is obvious. Modern science refuses to accept or allow a place for a Creator of the universe who designed some attributes of nature, such as rainbows, in a completely arbitrary manner, much like an interior designer or architect chooses different bathroom fixtures. The rainbow and its colors prove that singular intelligent choice, in other words design, is an integral part of the natural world. There is no other explanation.
On a similar note, science cannot explain why mankind is now starting to dream in color rather than black and white. Decades ago, it was common to hear that people don't dream in color and most would agree with that statement. Today, more and more individuals are dreaming in color with each passing year. Less and less people are color blind with each passing generation as well. Some might call this evolution, but there really is no scientific proof for this. Dreams are completely unnecessary in terms of evolution and adaptation. Nevertheless, those who dream in color are fast becoming the majority in society and this is true across racial lines as well. Mankind is not changing, dreams are.
The human female hymen is also an example of a completely unexplainable aspect of nature. Its only purpose is to prove virginity. The reason why women's menstrual cycles are related to the tide and the movements of the moon also defy explanation. Why do male humans have one less rib than female humans? There are many aspects of the natural world that still remain mysterious and may be construed as possible evidence that there is a God and that man was created, not made.
Finally, science denies that there is an existence, a conscience reality, for each individual soul after biological death ensues. They state, quite assertively, that once brain death occurs, no further thought is possible. Thought requires synapses they say- electro-chemical sparks in the cortex must continue firing in order to think and to feel. No other reality is possible. This denies the very real life-after-death experiences that have become a part of thousands upon thousands of people's lives. These life-after-death experiences have occurred well after brain death has commenced. This is impossible scientifically, yet patients say that for several minutes after they were physically dead, and their brain waves went flat, they remembered something more. They remembered being dead after brain activity had ceased! Nothing explains this except for the possibility that there is an existence, a life, after death unless one wants to claim they are all lying about it. That is unlikely, so one is stuck with the stark reality of these experiences.
Science is changing, slowly but surely, back to a reality that allows for a God and for a continuing existence after death. A century from now, Darwinism will have been firmly refuted and tossed aside as an explanation to how life began and how different species came into being. Intelligent Design will become the dominant paradigm for most scientists. Theories of adaptation and genetic mutation will be retained to explain some, but not all natural phenomena. Strict Darwinism, an outlook bristling with hostility towards God and religion will have become a thing of the past. The actual, final proof of God's existence won't be arriving anytime soon, but alternative understandings of scientific reality will become a standard part of mankind's view of the world. Ghosts, dreams and forms of ESP are realities that have yet to be explained. Centuries of scientific discoveries lie ahead. How they are to be interpreted is still unknown. Let the debate begin.
The Religious Understanding of Reality
The human race often forgets, or even denies that, behind what philosopher John Rawls has called 'the veil of illusion,' there lies an eternal reality called the spiritual realm. For the most part, this realm is divided into areas where the wicked are punished for their deeds, while the righteous are rewarded for theirs. It is astonishing that across cultures, man has always believed that there is judgment awaiting him after death. Scriptures states the following:
The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and
abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for the
thousandth generation, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, yet by
no means clearing the guilty.
– Exodus 34:6-7
From the Native Americans to the Chinese to the Europeans, they have all believed in a merit system that rewards good behavior and punishes wicked behavior. Why is that? Some would say that it is intuitive, while others would contend that it is simply to scare the living into good behavior by threatening them with eternal damnation. The three great religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam have differing beliefs concerning the spiritual realm. There are as follows:
The Sheol: an underground world of ghosts where the wicked are separated from the others and punished, while the righteous await entrance into Paradise and eventual resurrection of the dead in the World-to-Come.
Paradise: A pleasant, comforting world of ghosts where the righteous end up at some point, traditionally known as the Heart of Abraham
Heaven: A place of eternal happiness for the righteous as a reward for their faith and good works.
Purgatory: A place of good works and spiritual purification that eventually leads to Heaven.
Hell: A place of eternal fire reserved the wicked. It is forever.
Heaven: consists of seven levels with the most righteous at top.
Hell: consists of seven levels with the most wicked at bottom.
In addition to this, these three religions also share a belief in spiritual beings called angels. The origins of these beliefs are quite mysterious. They cannot be traced to Sumerian, Egyptian, Babylonian or Persian sources and are, in fact, unique to the Biblical tradition. The angels are considered servants of God that were created before the universe was even founded. They are organized into a hierarchy of nine different types that are as follows:
I. Seraphim
II. Cherubim
III. Thrones
IV. Dominations
V. Virtues
VI. Powers
VII. Principalities
VIII. Archangels
IX. Angels
Today, even in Islam, believers remain fairly ignorant about the angelic tradition. Hopefully in the future this will change and society will become more literate when it comes to angels and their influence throughout history. The archangels, for instance, have individual names and personalities much like human beings do. Studied carefully, one could say that the religion of Judaism is the religion of the archangel Michael, who is considered the guardian angel of Israel and the Jewish people. The religion of Christianity is the religion of the archangel Lucifer, the highest of angels and the one closest to God- His only son, so to speak. The religion of Islam is the religion of the archangel Gabriel, who, from Ishmael to Mohammad, has guided his people towards the one true God, Allah.
There are some Christians who would object to this analysis contending that Lucifer is Satan, the devil, and Jesus is the son of God, not the archangel Lucifer. This comes from a folk-tale that was written down in the late Middle Ages by a man named Milton. This fictional novel was called Paradise Lost. There is absolutely no reason to believe that it is true and may, in fact, be completely false. The archangel Lucifer is an office, a position held within the angelic hierarchy, and can therefore be reassigned to another individual if necessary. The whole Christian story, if read carefully, is about the archangel Lucifer coming to earth in the form of a man named Jesus and being destined to die in order to take away the sins of the world. He is resurrected, ascends into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father, which is traditionally where the archangel Lucifer is supposed to sit. There is every reason to believe that Lucifer and Jesus are one in the same person, both then and now. The terms son of God, son of the morning, and morning star are used interchangeably to describe angels, especially one particular angel known as Lucifer. The evidence that Jesus is, and was, the archangel Lucifer is as follows:
Nicene Creed
Archangel Lucifer: Lucifer was thrown down by God from Heaven into hell.
Jesus Christ: Rabbi Jesus came down from Heaven, was born of the virgin Mary, was then crucified and died…He descended into hell.
Book of Revelation
Archangel Lucifer: Lucifer was also known as the morning star, the son of the morning. (Isaiah 14:12)
Jesus Christ: I Jesus…am the root and branch of David, the bright morning star. (Revelation 22:16)
Ancient Tradition
Archangel Lucifer: Out of all the angels, Lucifer was the most powerful and heir to the throne of God.
Jesus Christ: I myself first won the victory and sit with my Father on his throne. (Revelation 3:21)
The Hebrew terms Son of God and morning star are found elsewhere in the Old Testament. In the Book of Job it reads: 'the morning stars sang in chorus and all the sons of God shouted for joy.' How could this be if Jesus was the only Son of God? How could there be sons of God as in more than one Jesus Christ? The answer is that the terms used in the Bible can have multiple meanings to them. One thing is clear, however, the Book of Revelation has Jesus clearly admitting to its author John that He is the archangel Lucifer. Milton, the author of an exciting, but clearly fictional novel, may well have been horrifically wrong about Lucifer. Hopefully someday Christians will finally realize this and recognize their LORD and savior Rabbi Jesus as also being the archangel Lucifer who sits at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven, now as always, the brightest and the greatest of all the angels.
May the LORD God bless you in the name of St. Judas Maccabaeus.
Jason Nicholas Korning


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Latah Creek
This painting represents Latah Creek near where it runs into the Spokane River. To the west is Highbridge Park, also known as People's Park. The Spokane Plateau can be seen in the background, and just around the bend is the sleepy community of Vinegar Flats.
Near The Mouth Of Latah Creek, oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches, work in progress copyright ©2017


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Did I mention it was a frantic week? The normal meetings that begin a new year were coupled with those daily logistical calls from ID Unknown. Now I looked forward to them. I admit, it was fun to say, "I've got to take this; it's the White House." They wanted a bio and a headshot. Sure I can do a bio for the WH. I'm a writer. Full disclosure, waste of time. They took mine and then wrote one that was infinitely better.
I also got calls from Wanda, a very professional and understanding woman with another government agency, about travel arrangements. It's a five hour flight to Washington from Phoenix plus the time difference. Dianne and I would leave on Monday morning and return to Phoenix Wednesday night. They would arrange hotel, transfers, etc. And to answer your question, no, we did not travel first class.
Then there were things like getting my twenty five year old winter coat cleaned. Not much need for coats in Phoenix so it's in really good shape. It's freezing in DC so time to get it out. Then just to complicate things, I was nauseated all week with occasional vomiting. You know how it is when you throw up and then feel better? I never felt better, so I just chalked it off to nerves. But why? I'd served seven years in prison. Why would I be nervous about the WH? All this nausea was annoying. I wanted to enjoy this, not feel sick.
When the WH made the official announcement on Saturday, (First Lady's guest at SOTU) the phone started ringing and my email jumped exponentially. The WH had warned me that this would be fifteen minutes of fame and to be prepared, not only for the media requests and congratulatory wishes but the negative, "Who do you think you are?" comments. Ex-prisoners get a lot of that.
First there was the WH exclusive with BuzzFeed. Then I did some local interviews, trying to look fresh and excited (which I was) while trying not to look sick and nauseous (which I also was). The AZ Republic made me sound and look excited without the nausea. AZ Central Story And Channel 12, the local NBC affiliate did a twenty-five minute interview that was edited down to about sixty seconds. (That's quite a talent.)
Finally it was time to pack and try to sleep. I hadn't slept all week so why start now? The only time I'm actually good with a list is when I travel so I kept checking things off and when it was time to leave for the airport I was actually ready.
Dianne and I flew out on Monday morning and the excitement started at the airport. As we were checking in, I noticed a group of our Arizona Republican legislators standing together waiting for the flight. I told Dianne we should go over and introduce ourselves. After all, we were all going to the same place, sort of.
Hi, I'm Sue Ellen Allen and I'm … before I could finish, Congressman Matt Salmon piped in. "I recognize you from the paper. You're going to SOTU." He added that he was good friends with Judge Cecil Ash who has been a strong supporter of Gina's Team since the beginning. It was a nice start to our journey.
Dianne and I took the requisite selfie and posted it on FB. I can't remember posting anything else that week; it's a blur. Full disclosure, it takes me about 8 minutes to write a Tweet because I was an English major and I loath bad punctuation. I just cannot write R for ARE. Likewise I'm always editing my FB posts for spelling and punctuation. Instagram would not be instant with me.
In DC, we were met at the airport as promised and taken to the Sofitel, attractive, French, close to the WH, lovely room with a view and great French food. We went down for dinner our first night but I was still nauseous so I chose a very simple crepe. It was delicious but didn't sit well on my stomach and when we went upstairs, I made it to the bathroom just in time. I love French food; this is worrisome. What is wrong with me?
The next morning I was still queasy so we decided to have room service. Oatmeal sounded best and I think along with the oatmeal I ingested a lot of adrenalin because that kept me going all day.
The WH is big on logistics. I got a schedule for everything. First, a meeting with my press representative from the White House press office. An interview with AP and NBC on the WH lawn. Later, a meeting with the Attorney General, Loretta Lynch. (But I'm an ex-felon.) The next day, a meeting with Senior Presidential Advisor Valerie Jarrett's team. I got a color coded map and directions and somehow still managed to be late. I HATE TO BE LATE. But even in DC, taxi cab drivers aren't used to passengers telling them to take them to the east gate of the WH. And you can't just drive up there. You have to be dropped off at strategic locations and walk. And yes, it was freezing.
After gasping our way across Lafayette Square in the bone-chilling wind, Dianne and I arrived at the WH press gate late. One doesn't just waltz in to the WH. There are several layers of security to pass, all manned by serious looking and very attractive young men in fantastic shape. I wouldn't want to cross them. Finally we walked up the WH driveway past a row of green awning press sections where the media hangs out. They call it Pebble Beach. Inside, the waiting room for the press office is appropriately decorated in 19th century American motif and has another attractive young man to check us. This was coupled with serious looking Marines, there especially because the President was in residence that day.
Each of the twenty-three guests invited to sit in the First Lady's box had been assigned a press representative. I was most fortunate to have Hannah, another very attractive woman who looked young but had incredible media experience. (Why are they all so young and good looking? Probably because I'm seventy! Everybody's young and attractive.) Hannah took me out to "Pebble Beach" for a quick interview with a very nice man from Associated Press and then another with a lovely woman from NBC. It was all a blur and I haven't a clue what I actually said. Hannah didn't seem to think I'd disgraced myself.
As I was waiting for camera set up, Rachel Maddow walked by from MSNBC. Oh my goodness. I'm a huge fan and my late husband David adored her. He never missed a show. So instead of saying something intelligent to her, I gushed over what a big fan David was. She reminded me that she was a big proponent of criminal justice reform and had a background in the issue. It was my entrée to a longer conversation but I was star struck. Rachel, if you read this, can we have coffee and talk about prison? …
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World War I Tales: The Bomber Balloon
A village in Essex, 1916. World War I is raging, and ordinary civilians are also under attack. The Germans are sending out zeppelins to bomb London and the surrounding area.
One night, young Millie Wilson goes out to the local shop, bumps – literally – into Constable Smith, and screams. The policeman says he could arrest her and explains about DORA, the Defence of the Realm Act, which forbids anyone to make a noise at night, like screaming, which might alert a zeppelin to the presence of people. Then they hear a deep rumbling noise, and a huge zeppelin appears – and it's far too low.
Above them the zeppelin's crew are worried. The airship has been hit, and gas is leaking. They have no option but to land, but that's dangerous; the zeppelin could explode at any moment. Meanwhile, Millie and two constables are bicycling as fast as they can to arrest the crew as soon as they land.
I thoroughly enjoyed this little story. I loved the details of what was considered suspicious in wartime: flying a kite, for example, or lurking under a bridge. And mention must be made of James de la Rue's illustrations, which, with a few strokes of the pen, manage to neatly encapsulate a character. The Bomber Balloon has obviously been published to commemorate the 2014 centenary of the beginning of World War I. It's just the thing to interest both girls and boys of nine up in what was happening on the Home Front. Recommended.
Elizabeth Hawksley
I thought this book was both strange and good. Strange because I didn't expect it to be any good because I don't like war books which are full of sadness and terror. But when I read it, I thought this book was very good because of its style. Like many of Terry Deary's books, it has a hook which makes you want to go on reading. In this case, Millie Watson running into the policeman and being scared in Chapter 1 made me want to continue. I liked how the story was easy to read. Overall I would rate this book for ages 9-11 because I don't think 12-year-olds and teenagers would rate this book, and anyone younger than 9 wouldn't understand it.
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Reconciliation is the Sacrament of forgiveness and it is also known as Confession. During Confession a Catholic brings to mind any sins they
may have committed in their day to day lives. Through the confession of sins, forgiveness is received through the grace of God if the individual is truly sorry. Catholics try to attend Confession at least before Easter and before Christmas. By doing this, they feel reconciled with God and better ready to represent Him and the Church.
If you would like to find out more about receiving 1st Holy Communion & Reconciliation then click here.


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S.F. makers design imaginative devices for disabled
A way for women in wheelchairs to relieve themselves. A glove that translates sign language into speech. A "kicker helper" so kids in wheelchairs can play soccer. A device to help people on crutches carry beverages.
About 100 volunteers will whip up working prototypes of these and other adaptive technology devices at a three-day Makeathon that started Friday morning at San Francisco's TechShop, a space crammed with tools and machines. Each project team brings together engineers, designers, developers and makers, along with a "needs knower" — a person who proposed a specific project, born out of personal knowledge of why it's needed.
"We aren't doing this for someone; we are doing it with them," said Arnon Zamir, founder of Israel's Tikkun Olam Makers, which is sponsoring the event with support from Google.org and United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay. "It's as if a startup had their clients sitting in the office constantly, reminding them what the need is and helping manage the project so it closely meets that need."
Zebreda Dunham of Pasadena, who has limited use of her hands, already hacked a solution to help her eat: a wrist-operated pulley with a spoon duct-taped on. But at the Makeathon she's working with a seven-person team to devise something that would work for a range of people.
"Some people can use one hand, some can't use either one, but the device should work either way," she said, as her group scribbled goals on a whiteboard.
Evan Tamir, whose 10-year-old son has cerebral palsy, critiqued a design that looked like a mini-rocket, saying it was too bulky to take to restaurants. "It's better if it's really small, so you can put it on the table anywhere," he said.
While the needs knowers will go home with whatever their team creates, the larger goal is to generate open-source designs that can be cheaply replicated by others.
For instance, a Tikkun Olam Makeathon in Brazil devised a Braille adapter for computers with off-the-shelf components and 3-D printed parts so it could be produced for about $14 — hundreds of dollars less than other such devices.
At the event, each team has a $500 budget for parts, runners to fetch any off-the-shelf components, and access to TechShop's equipment for working with materials from metal to machinery to electronics. Groups huddled around tables with wires and circuitry, boards and pipes, and lots of duct tape.
"I've always been intrigued by the idea of building a mobility device that fits my lifestyle," said Danny Kurtzman, who has used a wheelchair for over a decade. "A medical chair gets me where I'm going but doesn't adapt to everything I want to do."
He'll work with a team on a "21st century wheelchair" that can switch between power and manual modes, travel on terrains from beach to trails, easily raise and lower its height, and be lightweight enough to throw in a car.
Zamir founded Tikkun Olam Makers — the name means "Makers who fix the world" in Hebrew — to address a huge unmet demand for assistive devices, as well as a need for tech-savvy people to volunteer for meaningful projects.
"We want to harness the energy of the maker movement and direct some of it to designing solutions to assist and empower people with disabilities," he said.
Diane Poskosky, executive director of Environmental Traveling Companions, which arranges outdoor adventures for people with disabilities, was working with a team on adapting a kayak and paddle for use by a quadriplegic. "A kayak trip is a great equalizer, because you're not in your wheelchair; you're like everyone else," she said. "Everyone should have the chance to spend time in nature."
Kurtzman's first iteration of the 21st century wheelchair, which he'll try out this weekend, will be a prototype. "We won't try to create a whole new chair from the ground up but try to add on to existing chairs," he said. Projects start by adding small parts. For instance, a simple smartphone app might "drive" a chair via Bluetooth, allowing a parent to walk beside a child's chair rather than pushing it, he said.
Kurtzman said exposure, especially to companies with the resources to replicate ideas, is a huge component.
"If we can move the needle to get Google thinking about how they can adapt their technology for people with disabilities to improve their quality of life, that's my main goal," Kurtzman said.
Google.org, the search giant's philanthropic arm, is sponsoring the event as part of its Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities project, which allocates $20 million to nonprofits in the field. Arie Meir, technology portfolio leader at Google.org, said it views the Makeathon as a testbed.
"It's a way to stimulate innovation and solve concrete problems," he said. "We'll assess its impact afterward" in deciding whether to sponsor future events.
Carolyn Said is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @csaid


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i3 conference held this week at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland. Syeda Hina Shahid is one of my doctoral students at Sheffield University in the Information School, and is also a faculty member at the University of the Punjab, Pakistan. Her talk, which reported on some of her research findings, was Assessing children's IL skills: Findings from a multiple case study of six primary schools in Pakistan. A large proportion of the population in Pakistan do not have education past primary level, and therefore looking at information literacy at this level is particularly important. There is also a lack of research into information literacy in Pakistani schools. Syeda has carried out six case studies, in different kinds of primary school (both public and private), investigating the information literacy of school children in her home city of Lahore, Pakistan. She interviewed teachers and (where there was one) the librarian, conducted focus groups and task-based activities with the children, and looked at documents and the physical setting of the school. It is worth noting that some of these schools had a lack of resources for students and teachers to use, but Syeda also included (for example) an elite school.
In this talk, Syeda focused on the task based activities with the children. She had devised exercises based on existing frameworks for primary schools and she gave examples of how the children had responded to activities. For example, in one activity she read out a story about a lion, and asked the children to draw a lion, house and food. There were different levels in their response, not following instructions at all (drawing something completely different) through to combining background knowledge, and using all the information from the story. She had developed a model identifying thesedifferent levels.
She finished by identifying that her research should contribute to local literature and practice, as well as contributing to the knowledge of IL more widely.
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Are you thinking about renting a snowmobile at Cragun's this winter? Below are some of the questions that come up most frequently.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many snowmobiles do you have and what kind are they?
We will have a total of 29 snowmobiles for rent.
The 2-up snowmobiles are Polaris 600 LXT's (i.e. 600 cc's)
The 1-up snowmobiles are Polaris 600 Shifts (i.e. 600 cc's)
2. Am I required to have snowmobile safety certification?
Minnesota Residents:
Anyone born after December 31, 1976 (i.e. 36 years old or younger) is required to have snowmobile certification. There is an Adult Certification program and a Youth (ages 11-15) certification program. For more information on certification, go to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.
Non-residents certified in snowmobile safety training in another state will be recognized in Minnesota. Any non-resident 18 years and older does not need a snowmobile safety certificate. Non-residents ages 12 and 13 must have a snowmobile safety certificate to operate on public lands and cross state or county roads. Non –residents ages 14-17 must have a snowmobile safety certificate to cross state or county roads. For more information, go to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.
3. Do you have snowmobile clothing for rent?
Yes, we have jackets, bibs, boots, gloves and helmets for rent. The complete outfit is $27. We have children through adult sizes available. If they want to rent a helmet only, the cost is $10.
4. What are the hours for snowmobile rental?
Half Day – (8 am – 2 pm) or (3 pm – 9 pm)
Full Day – (8 am – 8 pm)
Weekends – (Saturday – Sunday) and December 23rd – January 2nd Weekend Rates Apply!
5. What are your snowmobile rental policies?
To rent a snowmobile you must be 21, present a valid driver's license, and have a snowmobile safety certificate if required by MN State Laws. A deposit of one half your total rental per sled is required at the time of the reservation by check or credit card. If you cancel more than 15 days before the date of the rental, your deposit will be refunded less a $40 administrative fee. At less than 15 days, the deposit is forfeited. If conditions are deemed unsafe by our staff at your scheduled time, all deposits will be refunded. The balance is due at the time of the rental. A refundable damage deposit of $1000 per unit is required by cash or credit card. The snowmobile rental policy, and prices are subject to change without notice. 6.875% Minnesota Tax added to all rates.
6. How old does someone have to be to rent a sled?
The person renting the snowmobile must be at least 21 years of age. If an adult would like to rent a snowmobile for someone younger than 21, they must have completed the snowmobile certification program.
7. What is the trail system like?
The Gull Lake Drifters lighted trail runs past Cragun's and is connected to other groomed trails in our area including a trail through the Pillsbury Forest. Detailed maps are available at the Snowmobile Center.
8. If I am bringing my own snowmobile, do I need to purchase a Snowmobile State Trail Sticker?
Yes. We have them for sale in the marina for $36.00.
9. If I bring my own snowmobile, is there somewhere safe to park it?
Yes, in most cases, you can park it in front of the room or cabin you are staying in or arrangements may be made to lock them in the corral with Cragun's snowmobiles, however, there is limited availability. The SnoMo Center Manager will decide if there is room and where the snowmobile will be parked in the corral.
For more information on Cragun's snowmobile rentals, click here.


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No quality Italian meal is complete without a truly delicious dessert. If you are like me, capping off a meal with a sweet treat for your taste buds is an absolute must. Typically, Italians only reserve the most succulent desserts for special occasions throughout the year. But luckily, you can enjoy a traditional Italian dessert any time you see fit. Ironside Pizza offers a great menu full of Italian desserts in Miami. Here are some of their popular Italian desserts on their menu.
Perhaps the most popular Italian dessert, Tiramisu translates to "a little pick-me-up" and it does way more than that for the people that enjoy it. This chilled dessert is a layered masterpiece of espresso-dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cream cheese that has been lightened up with whipped egg yolks and sweet cream. While there are modern tweaks on this classic, the original is very close to perfection itself.
Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta is very simple yet truly melt-in-your-mouth amazing. While the translation doesn't scream, "eat me," Panna Cotta is so much more than just 'cooked cream.' Originating in the rich dairy Piedmont region of Italy, Panna Cotta is crafted with the highest quality cream and just enough gelatin to hold its shape. Common toppings include fresh fruit compote, caramel or warm chocolate sauce.
Al Caffé- a scoop of vanilla gelato that is "drowned" in a shot of hot espresso. This dessert is a wonderful combination of rich, sweet and bitter.
Pizza Nutella
Who doesn't love Nutella? Just like Panna Cotta, a pastry maker from the Piedmont region developed the deliciously rich paste of hazelnuts, sugar, and cocoa. This dessert tops a freshly baked crust that melts the Nutella and is topped with fruit, often times strawberries. Nutella makes everything better.
While it is considered a true Italian dessert, gelato actually came from China during the 14th century but has taken up a stronghold in the Italian cuisine. Gelato uses more milk and less cream, churned slower and stored and served at lower temperatures than the American counterpart of ice cream. This dense, creamy and intensely flavored frozen treat comes in a variety of flavors from rich to fruity. Sorbetto is gelato that is sweetened with fruit purees.
So the next time you are in the mood for some outstanding traditional Italian pizza and dessert, head to Ironside Pizza in Miami. Delicious food and a warm, relaxing atmosphere are exactly what you will find.Affogato, italian dessert history, italian desserts in Miami, Pana Cota, popular italian desserts, Tiramisu


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I keep saying to myself « never rush greatness ». Such words couldn't be more real than they are about the great hiphop relationship i've been building with Typ ILL. I keep supporting him for years on the Independent Coolness Show, he has always been showing love back. We recently took the time to set up this Independent Coolness episode hosted by himself, and that's why I decided to see : how cool is Typ ILL ?
1) The coolest words to introduce yourself ?
Hi, Im Typ iLL
2) The coolest thing in the place you come from ?
The people! Long Island has over 40 different towns and each one has its own indentity. 100 miles long with 2 million people? Yea that's pretty cool.
3) The coolest place you been at thanks to music touring ?
Only started touring recently but I do know the world has a lot in store. I have been to Germany for a little and places in the middle east as a soldier but musically I haven't left country yet. I love Atlanta and Charlotte though. Great people and love the food. Austin, TX was special too. Even Michigan got down when I was there for a week, very nice folks out there and would go back to any of those places.
4) The coolest thing to know about your new / next project ?
Veterans Day. #VetzDay is the hashtag!! I know its going to be special for hip hop. I bringing a little bit of my military life into the rap world as well as my stories of the street and my road to success with music. I feel that so many artists from this country enjoy life and sometimes forget to pay homage from the place where they made it from. More people seem to shit on this place and Im like why don't I big it up? I dont care if Im the bad guy…I fought for the place, might as well keep fighting for it. It's fully produced by my comrade Statik Selektah. I am excited to see where it takes me! I am already thinking about the next move after that. Im ready.
5) Two cool things to reveal about you in studio ?
I like to stay focused at all times… I don't know if theres anything cool haha. I do like to make up voices and fake accents when i joke around in the booth sometimes.
6) The coolest feature you could imagine for an upcoming single of you ?
So many artists I have looked up to and so many up and and coming artists who are influential to me. That's a tough one. If I had to pick then it would be NaS…such a cliché answer.
7) The totally not cool thing in this hiphop game nowadays ?
The wrong color wristbands backstage.
8) The cool thing you could do if you weren't a musician ?
I do plenty of cool things even as a musician! I play sports, hang out with military vets and rap… that's life for me. Maybe I would coach the womens Brazilian swim team.
9) The coolest thing my readers can do if they want to support your work ?
The coolest thing anyone can do when it comes to support is to keep supporting. Whatever they feel is the best way to keep me going is what they can do. I truly love all my fans. Its their energy and love that keeps me going strong. I support people by going to shows, purchasing their hard work or dropping lines of kind words and encouragement. This world can be brutal so I choose to rock the flip side of that.
10) Any last cool words ?
Never give up. Never quit. Do exactly what you feel you're supposed to do. Thanks for having me FD. You're the man. #3Daps #Salute
Show some luv to the brother Typ ILL on Twitter and Instagram !


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Reposted Image of Free Red Swimsuit Goes Viral
Swimwear company Sunny Co. posted a promotional offer last Wednesday that turned Instagram feeds into a repeating feed. The offer was one millennials could not turn down. The task was simple. Repost the photo on Instagram and tag Sunny Co. within the first 24 hours of the original post, and get a free red swimsuit.
The response the swimsuit brand received was much more grand than they expected. The photo received more than 338,000 likes and thousands of reposts. They sold out of the red swimsuit on their website. This social media response was so unexpected Sunny Co had to modify the Instagram offer. The company shared a follow-up Instagram post with modifications.
"Due to the viral volume of participants, we reserve the right to cap the promotion if deemed necessary," Sunny Co. wrote. It suggested that there could be delays because of the "overwhelming volume of orders."
The swimsuit photo sure kicked off the Summer vibes nice and early. The photograph was filling Instagram feeds. Sunny Co.'s promotion was not only just a hot topic on Instagram. Twitter users took to the social media site to rant about the obnoxious photo that was repeating on their feeds.
Memes were made mocking the company's social media promotion.
Publicity and Advertising
Even if it was not their intentions, Sunny Co. did gain major publicity in their target market. They got their name out. Summer is coming, and girls are looking to purchase swimsuits to wear to all the warm weather festivities. Sunny Co is now fresh on their minds, even if someone is not in the market for a free red swimsuit. In their follow-up post, Sunny Co gave users a promotional code to use on their other suits. Swimsuit buyers now have a website in mind to browse.
The company was able to gain publicity on Instagram for free. They did not have to pay for an advertisement post or pay an influencer. Using the influencer market can be pricey. According to AdWeek, the average price per sponsored post is $300. In Sunny Co's case, every time a user reposted the photograph and tagged the brand, that was another advertisement.
On their webpage, all but one of featured swimsuits are sold out. They have a Q&A on the home page in regards to the promotion. The brand said their Instagram page has been blocked but they are working to resolve this issue. The promotion capped off at 50,000 users, so 50,000 girls will be sporting their free red swimsuit on the beach this summer.


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Keywords are the main pillars of search engine optimization. Keyword research is the important ROI of your business by targeting your product or services. It is not always getting visitors to a site, but about getting relevant kind of visitors, who interested in that.
Types of Keywords
1. Primary keyword
2. Secondary keyword
3. Long Tail keyword
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Opportunity to Study Arabic
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations sponsors a six week summer program to study the Arabic language at the Lebanese American University in Beirut. It even seems relatively affordable. You'd want to watch the situation in neighboring Syria closely, but here's the link for more information: http://ncusar.org/study-abroad/lau.
Monday, December 10, 2012
A Critique of Social Studies
In this provocative article in the City Journal, Michael Knox Beran investigates the origin and aims of social studies to argue that this "pseudo-discipline" should no longer be taught in our schools. Here's the basic reason why:
The test of an educational practice is its power to enable a human being to realize his own promise in a constructive way. Social studies fails this test. Purge it of the social idealism that created and still inspires it, and what remains is an insipid approach to the cultivation of the mind, one that famishes the soul even as it contributes to what Pope called the "progress of dulness." It should be abolished.
And in this passage, he gives some powerful examples of what the social studies approach does:
Social studies, because it is designed not to waken but to suppress individuality, shuns all but the most rudimentary and uninspiring language. Social studies textbooks descend constantly to the vacuity of passages like this one, from People and Places:
Children all around the world are busy doing the same things. They love to play games and enjoy going to school. They wish for peace. They think that adults should take good care of the Earth. How else do you think these children are like each other? How else do you think they are like you?
The language of social studies is always at the same dead level of inanity. There is no shadow or mystery, no variation in intensity or alteration of pitch—no romance, no refinement, no awe or wonder. A social studies textbook is a desert of linguistic sterility supporting a meager scrub growth of commonplaces about "community," "neighborhood," "change," and "getting involved." Take the arid prose in Our Communities:
San Antonio, Texas, is a large community. It is home to more than one million people, and it is still growing. People in San Antonio care about their community and want to make it better. To make room for new roads and houses, many old trees must be cut down. People in different neighborhoods get together to fix this by planting.
It might be argued that a richer and more subtle language would be beyond third-graders. Yet in his Third Eclectic Reader, William Holmes McGuffey, a nineteenth-century educator, had eight-year-olds reading Wordsworth and Whittier. His nine-year-olds read the prose of Addison, Dr. Johnson, and Hawthorne and the poetry of Shakespeare, Milton, Byron, Southey, and Bryant. His ten-year-olds studied the prose of Sir Walter Scott, Dickens, Sterne, Hazlitt, and Macaulay and the poetry of Pope, Longfellow, Shakespeare, and Milton.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Want to Learn a New Language?
In case you are interested in studying a language not taught at AU, a good way to pick it up is by securing a CLS language study scholarship. So, if Hindi, Turkish, or Korean, or another of the thirteen rarely-taught languages is your thing, go to http://www.clscholarship.org/qv_applicant.php to begin your application. CLS's deadline is Nov. 1, 2013.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Latin Caroling
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AU - a Top Over-Performer
And now for some good news! US News and World Report has ranked Ashland University as one of 16 "most over-performing colleges" in the country. Scroll down to the slide show; AU is the second one listed! See here.
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We saddle up and ride in the Chocobrodeo on this week's Game|Life podcast.
Wired art director Tim Leong sits in for an absentee Chris Baker this week, joining Wired mag senior editor Peter Rubin, Wired.com managing editor Marty Cortinas and Game|Life editor me to discuss everything except The Game That Shall Not Be Named. We've spent way too much time discussing [REDACTED], so we try our best not to say it.
What we do mention:
- Marty's been messing around with Knights of the Old Republic and Orcs Must Die;
- Kohler invites everyone to ask for clarification on his interview with Shigeru Miyamoto;
- Sony isn't really sure how the PlayStation Vita works;
- We listen to a snippet of Final Fantasy XIII-2's heavy metal soundtrack and laugh and laugh.
The Game|Life podcast is posted every Friday and is available on iTunes and as a direct MP3 download. See links below.
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Oh how I love to make homemade gifts for babies. There must be a universal reaction that is triggered by the news a little one is on it's way. I know a fair few mums who rekindled their crafty skills when they discovered they were pregnant. Well my baby is now a strapping boy, but the knitting and crochet for babies has not abated.
Some friends of mine were keenly expecting a gorgeous little girl and her little big brother had very sweetly named the growing bump 'Strawberry'. Knowing that this baby was due in July I crammed my commission work in with a little bit of toy making for Strawberry. Suddenly I realised I had missed a trick… why didn't I tie in my making with her nick name.
The light bulb went on in my head and that my friends is when it all becomes a little bit dangerous, a little bit obsessive. I dug out some Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Yarn, which is my preferred yarn for baby projects and I stared to crochet.
First came the strawberry booties. I used my 'go-to' pattern for bootie slippers and added a row of dark green for detail and some strawberry flowers.
Next came the hat. Here I used a pattern I created for Debbie Bliss and added the crochet flower to create a matching set. You can find the pattern if you would like to use create something similar here.
You would think by now I had finished. By oh no…there was one more thing. A baby strawberry needs a baby strawberry rattle. A little amigurumi strawberry baby who tinkles and rattles to amuse. I managed to make all three gift just using 1 ball of Baby Cashmerino in Ruby.
So you might wonder, what was the verdict from little Baby Strawberry? Well I think she was suitably delighted. Isn't she sweet? The best kind of making, making for love.


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