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Skookum Surf Cam
Your remote surf check, located at the [pickled fish] restaurant.
(it will show that it is insecure on your first visit).
The Long Beach Peninsula is a great place to learn how to surf, it can dish up some really fun beach break and there's always whitewater for the beginner surfer.
Water temps are typically 10 degrees warmer than anywhere northwest.
With 28 miles of sand beach, you never have to worry about crowds.
If you're looking for company in the water, you're most likely to find other surfers at the Seaview beach approach on 38th street Seaview.
If you're already an experienced surfer and are looking to explore the area, look for east winds or under 10 knots, swell height under 4 ft, and swell period 11-15 sec when checking your favorite surf forecast website.
For checking local surf conditions we highly recommend the Swell Info App or website
A few things to keep in mind:
The water here can get warm but it is NEVER warm enough to surf without a wetsuit
There is often a side shore current on the beach which is not dangerous in itself but is something to be aware of (hint: don't drift further than you're willing to walk back up the beach)
The surf is usually bigger than it looks from the beach, the slope of the beach is very shallow
If you are not a strong paddler, stay waist to chest deep
Surf with buddies
To Sleep
To Refuel
Cape Disappointment National Park - hike
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The core of the Carolinian Resurgence is the Ouvrage progam
For too long, the realm of magic has been controlled by the jealous hands of just a few. That time is no more, and though they may resist, the great blossoming of magic cannot be stopped.
Maester Ardund
This Temple rests at the highest point of the island of Gond so that the Seers might observe the rising and setting of the sun, moon, and stars.
Orders within the Guild of Adventurers-Upon-Return (GoAuR)
A group of "knights" who fight werewolves, but struggle with the curse themselves.
The Tau Sable team is a variable membership unit based around vehicular operations in North America. The unit is in many ways unique as it relies on seemingly retro-tech and the badly decayed and abandoned mass transit systems of the Petroleum Era.
Where the rule of law is seen as being absent, weak, or too oppressive to want, and crime of all kinds flourishes, sooner or later people will take the law into their own hands and become vigilantes. Here are seven such gangs.
The tradition of Sabanto-Meido arose in Nippon/Japan after the widescale adoption of robotics and automation. It is a cultural movement to embrace traditional values and to counter the subculture movement of the Ko girls.
"All matter is made of six elements. The seventh element, work, fulfills the potential of the other six" – Liang Huou, Grandmaster
There are three things, each sacred and bearded: Moon, Monks, and Moss. All connected. Tied together by the Monks of the Bearded Moon, an old order of healers, mystics, bearers of the secret knowledge, and inheritors of the Bearded Moon's gifts. Theirs is a sect full of mystery and bound by ritual.
During the Death Wars one unit was created filled with fanatics bearing unique tattoos that gave them an invaluable ability impressive in any military action: the ability to cheat death.
A summary of the Esgol Dwarves which make their home within Esgoloth, in Asydia
A troupe of players has made a rare stop at the local fair. There are plays, fortune tellers, games of "chance", and more! Great fun for all.
'You don't step into the ring with Ali because you think you can box.
There are three ways to live. And living them well, living them with purpose, allows you to die easy.
Come forth, the world weary, be assured that the blessed steel will guide you into the Green Vales! The wondrous Sting will herald your entry into the blessed realm.
What started as a small movement up in the Atlas mountains has in recent times grown in popularity among the commoners and excentric nobles of the nearby fiefdoms. This movement believes in maintaining the balance in all things. This also applies to good versus evil.
Equilibrium Cultists therefore worship two opposing deities of their choice, and try the best they can to follow the commandments given from both deities, even when they contradict eachother.
Vile cannibal clerics of a god of slavery and hunger
"Death. What happens when one dies? A question that all civilized peoples have tried to answer. Some claim you go to a place where you are rewarded or punished based on what you do when you're alive. Some claim that you a simply reincarnated.
"They are all wrong. The truth is that we are in a state of transformation. Humans are simply in a complicated version of a caterpillar in a chrysalis. We started as mere animi. Now we are humans. And just like the caterpillar turns into something grander after its time in a chrysalis, we become something grander when we die.
"You see, we become gods."
"O Divine Broker, merchant of souls, bless our transaction, make it holy and righteous in Your sight. May those that profit from it be ever prosperous, and earn our reward in Your Sacred Market. Release us from our debts, and grant us lucrative exchange now and forever."
- Prayer before a trade, from Bashad the Spectacular's "The Handbook of Divine Wealth"
Any number of clergymen might be accused of putting their demands for secular wealth over their spiritual needs. Even these, however, would never claim to worship their prosperity. Yet such is the case with the followers of the Way of Divine Wealth, a religion of uncertain history and unabashed cupidity.
There are more ways than one to encounter a dragon. With a low level group it's obviously not feasible to meet one in its lair and fight it. But standing on a bleak moorland, utterly exposed and vulnerable, it can be a chilling experience to see something flying far far overhead. Something that could just be an eagle, but you never know...


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About UBF
The University Bible Fellowship (UBF) missionary church is an international Christian evangelical student ministry dedicated to the task of campus evangelism. Its purpose is to teach students the Bible and to help them live according to its teachings.
We have chapters in over 87 countries world wide dedicated to the work of raising students to become leaders as exemplary Christians and disciples of Jesus Christ.
UBF is dedicated to serving missionary work to other countries to reach out to students with the gospel.
Our ministry serves campus students in the Montreal area.
For more information on our international ministry and about what we do, please visit: http://www.ubf.org/aboutus


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All Issues > Volume 26, Issue 3
Early Christians "shared all things in common" (Acts 2:44). This work of the Holy Spirit was a powerful witness to Jesus' resurrection (Acts 4:33). Sharing all things in common requires a miraculous unity. "The community of believers were of one heart" (Acts 4:32). Furthermore, sharing all things in common is motivated by such zeal for evangelization that we pool our resources to maximize our evangelistic outreach.
When we become one in heart, mind, and possessions, we begin to be one as Jesus and the Father are one. Then the world will believe that the Father has sent the Son (Jn 17:21). With power we bear "witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus" (Acts 4:33).
Sharing all things in common is so powerful because it is so difficult. It is close to impossible to share deeply and practically with others. Our pride and selfishness militate against this. Furthermore, in our highly secularized culture, individualism, independence, and privacy are almost gods, so sharing all things is out of the question. Therefore, when we share all things in common in our culture, we make quite a statement. People will be challenged to call us crazy or to believe in Jesus' resurrection.


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It's been almost two years since rebel forces occupied the city and government forces surrounded and laid siege to your home. The city has been reduced to the prize in a tug-of-war between two equally vicious and uncaring factions. You don't care about this war. It doesn't matter who wins or loses anymore, if it ever did. All that matters to you is that your home, the place you grew up and built your life, is being torn apart, day by day, brick by brick. You just want this war to end before there's nothing left to fight over.
The Forgotten is a live acting game that takes place in a city under siege during the last days of a civil war. Players confront hunger, injury, and demoralization through a simple system that uses a custom deck of cards and a customizable soundtrack. As a group, they will create a desperate story of courage and sacrifice. Will they scrape by and live to see another day?
The game uses a unique set of cards that reveal events that happen to your characters during the night. It includes a pdf of the cards to print and cut-out at home and an audio soundtrack to keep pace of the days and nights.
4-10 players; plays with or without a full-time facilitator; 2-4 hour game length plus 1 hour set-up; adult themes, not for children; medium-to-heavy intensity experience.
Soundtracks available at www.northfiregames.com
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While some may choose to buy custom golf clubs, it is not necessary to do so. In the UK, it is possible to buy golf clubs that are inexpensive, yet of a reasonably high quality.
Golf is one of the best sports in which you can participate. Many individuals who had dealt with prior health issues and were not in the best of shape noticed a marked improvement once they began golfing. Depending on the terrain, golfing can accelerate your heart and keep it pumping at a calorie burning rate. Playing golf regularly provides the body with an overall work out, which in a short time becomes evident in the physical appearance.
In the United States, golf may also be referred to as "Putt-Putt" which is a trademark of an American company that builds and franchises miniature golf courses as well as Family Entertainment Centers. "Mini-golf" was a term that was initially a registered trademark of a Swedish company that built a patented type of miniature golf courses.
Due to the ability to purchase inexpensive golf club irons, this is a pastime that may appeal to many because it is fun and relatively cheap to start. In the UK, children as young as four are being taught the sport through kid golf lessons which typically take place on the weekend.
Many people who do not commonly participate in the game find themselves repeatedly ask the following question: "Why would I want to hunt a little golf ball around a course?" When the ball is hit, the player gets a feeling of satisfaction and success. This sport is good not only for exercising the body but also for teaching important personal qualities such as patience and determination. Incidentally, it is also an excellent excuse to spend a day in the sun!
If this article has peaked your interest and you want to learn more, we invite you to explore more of our articles. Thanks for reading!


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Roads and accidents go hand in hand. The fast pace of life and the rush we are in in our daily life can be a reason of such accidents. Without any fault of his one can lose his life. Negligence and irresponsibility of a person can take the person and his closed ones to death. The irresponsibility can make one a reason for ruining a person's life. So there is no space for negligence when it is a matter of life and death.
Traffic rules need to be followed and any kind of negligence towards the rules and breaking the rules can be a reason for paying a heavy price. None deserves to pay that price. As a responsible citizen everyone is bound to follow rules which can save life. But life is not an easy path. Accidents happen and you never know what catastrophe it will bring to you and your family. Accidents cannot be foreseen so it is very important to be aware about what exactly one can do when accident occurs.
So many people are dying in road accidents, it is now almost a common sight, to such an extent that we forget the news of deaths and injuries in blink of an eye. And it is alarming. The more people will know that accidents are not some rare coincidence and they need to take responsibility that is when more people will be sincere in following the rules. Life is not a thing to take granted for. Accident Advice helpline gives a clear idea of how can get the compensation. Compensation is not some kind of charity, it is the right of the injured person and a punishment for the person who was responsible for the accident.
Injuries can be costly. Medical expenditure is costly and it will be unfair if one need to pay bills sitting in hospital without any fault of his when one might have to sit at home for a long period of time due to that accident and injuries. It is a fact that not only the driver but also the passenger can demand for compensation and the responsible person will have to pay the compensation. If you are the victim you get the compensation. Minor or major, injury is an injury. Getting saved from an accident without a scratch doesn't lessen the irresponsible behavior of the person who is responsible for the accident. Depending on the loss and also the minor, major measurement one can get the compensation.
When one is aware about the road rules and how compensation can be demanded due to accidents, the accident is not intentionally done concept will not come at front. Brushing a grave mistake under the rug is not a good sign, it will definitely increase the amount of accidents happening in the road. One can be busy and need to reach somewhere in time, but that doesn't mean he can take his own and others life for a toss by reckless driving. So follow traffic rule and be aware about getting the right help at the right time.


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Jordan Levin
Roots of Miami's vibrant arts scene were planted in the 1980s
As Miami's arts season gears up with an overflowing slate of museum exhibits, ballet premieres, and more culture than any individual could ever absorb, it's easy to take the city's vibrant artistic life for granted.
But only one generation ago, Miami was widely derided as a cultural wasteland. The dynamic creative scene that has become such an integral part of Miami's character was created in an extraordinary — and extraordinarily unlikely — burst of cultural energy in the 1980s.
That decade saw the launch of the National YoungArts Foundation, Miami City Ballet, New World Symphony, New World School of the Arts, Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami, Miami Book Fair International and Miami International Film Festival. Tigertail Productions opened the way for the avant-garde, the Rhythm Foundation brought the world's music, the International Hispanic Theater Festival showcased Latin American culture, and the South Florida Art Center lit up Lincoln Road with creative cachet.
This artistic flowering was all the more startling in that it came in the wake of a series of daunting crises: the "Cocaine Cowboy" era of violent drug cartel battles, the Mariel boatlift and the riots in Liberty City in 1980. The city of Miami had the country's highest murder rate, and drug trafficking threatened to top tourism and real estate as its most profitable industry. In 1981, a Time magazine cover story famously asked whether the area was "Paradise Lost."
"They were the worst things that can happen to a city," says Seth Gordon, an arts consultant who worked for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce at the time. "Our self-confidence was in the pits."
But instead of succumbing to urban disaster, a coalition of quixotic arts visionaries, civic leaders and business benefactors found a lifeline in the arts.
"We had a wonderful coming together of private sector and government deciding we'd reached the bottom and the arts are one way to pull ourselves back up," says Mitchell Kaplan, a co-founder of the Book Fair. Its first edition, in 1984, astonished many by drawing 25,000 people to Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus in a then-desolate downtown.
While a sense of crisis may have propelled Miami's political and business establishment to support the arts, they were led (and pushed, and cajoled) by a series of risk-takers with a new vision of the city. Where most saw a cultural void, Kaplan and the era's other pioneers saw opportunity. They were enabled by — and part of — the city's youthful character: its anything-goes, can-do attitude; its lack of traditions and institutions; and its constant stream of newcomers looking to invent or reinvent themselves.
"Miami was absolutely wide open," says Mary Luft, the godmother of the avant-garde here. She launched Tigertail Productions in 1979 to present cutting-edge performance, dance and music, paving the way for the contemporary performing arts here. "It had that spirit of anything was possible."
Michael Spring, director of Miami-Dade's Department of Cultural Affairs, has been an architect of the cultural boom since he was hired in 1983. "All we had was a sense of energy and determination," Spring says. "The shared vision was we could create a new cultural life out of whole cloth here."
The emptiness of Miami's cultural landscape at the start of the '80s is hard to picture now. The Florida Grand Opera was the only professional local group, although the Friends of Chamber Music presented small ensembles, and Judy Drucker brought famous classical music artists to town. There were a handful of small, conventional museums. But for the most part, the arts in Miami in 1980 were amateur, occasional and exotic — a highfalutin oddity.
Miami's politicians and businessmen were galvanized less by artistic vacancy, however, than by a sense of emergency. One central figure was Alvah Chapman, CEO of Knight-Ridder, then publisher of the Miami Herald. A military school graduate who treated Miami's powerful like foot soldiers in his campaign to improve the city, Chapman believed the arts should be part of the city's new identity.
"It was a major turnaround," says Ruth Shack, an arts lover and county commissioner from 1978 to 1984 who persuaded her colleagues to devote 20 percent of the first tourist tax to the arts. "We were all so enmeshed in these horrors."
Chapman's support was key in persuading his business and government cohorts.
"There were people who had great power and influence for the arts, whether they liked them or saw them as important to a well-rounded community," says Gordon. "They were not power driven, they were service driven."
One of them was attorney Parker Thomson, the dogged leader of the 20-year campaign to build the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, officially launched in 1985. "One of the strongest issues for businesses coming to this community was education and culture," Thomson says. "There is no major metro area in the United States that isn't a cultural center."
One central public project was a county-funded, $24 million cultural plaza in the heart of downtown, with the Center for Fine Arts, the main branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library, and the South Florida Historical Museum. The complex, designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, was mired in bureaucratic snags that delayed its 1983 opening by a year. Though initially popular, its size and isolation from the street would prove problematic.
Yet the CFA's innovative first director, Jan van der Marck, launched a transformative project for Miami — environmental artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Surrounded Islands, wrapping 11 islands in Biscayne Bay with huge swaths of pink fabric in 1983. Suddenly, the image of Miami going around the world was not mayhem in the streets, but a surreal string of giant floating flowers.
The most crucial single benefactor in the launch of the arts in the '80s was Carnival Cruise Lines founder Ted Arison. Not only did he love music, he wanted to bring the arts to the city where he built his successful company. In 1981 Arison gave $5 million, an unprecedented sum, to launch the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (now called YoungArts). His generosity galvanized arts philanthropy in Miami.
"No one had ever given that amount of money to the arts in Miami," says Bill Banchs, an executive at NFAA from 1986 to 2008, the last 17 years as president. "Ted had no ulterior motive for doing this other than a firm belief in how important the arts are to having a fulfilling life, and to having a prosperous and complete community."
In 1987 Arison and his wife and philanthropic partner, Lin Arison, created the New World Symphony, buying and renovating an old movie theater on Lincoln Road. For years, Carnival debuted new cruise ships with galas for the NFAA. Lin Arison threw fundraising dinners at their home. Their passion inspired others in their circle, including Toby Ansin, who would found Miami City Ballet in 1985.
"We got a lot of people enthusiastic, and they became supporters," Lin Arison told the Herald in 2011. "It's contagious. People are doing stuff, then it inspires other people to do other things."
Over on a decaying and crime-ridden South Beach, potter Ellie Schneiderman persuaded city officials to fund the South Florida Center for the Arts, bringing artists to storefront studios and a cooperative gallery in late 1983 on an empty Lincoln Road, where desperate landlords gave her dirt-cheap rent. The artists brought a sense of excitement and creativity to South Beach that was key to the area's rebirth.
James Quinlan and Paco de Onis started the Rhythm Foundation with world music concerts at the rundown Cameo Theater on Washington Avenue in 1987. Quinlan remembers artists, commissioners and entrepreneurs gathering for happy hour at the Cardozo Hotel and the Strand restaurant, the area's pioneering hot spot.
"It was a really small town but really exciting," Quinlan says. "The government was very pro-revitalization, and they got it that culture was part of that. They went out of their way to see things work."
Nat Chediak, after a decade of showing foreign and independent films at his two small Coral Gables theaters, the Arcadia and the Cinematheque, launched the Miami International Film Festival to a packed Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in February 1984. As with the Book Fair, the festival's success startled skeptics. But not Chediak, who got a standing ovation on closing night.
"I was meeting people who wanted the festival on a day-to-day basis," he says. "It was ripe."
MDC Wolfson vice-president Eduardo Padrón threw his institution's considerable weight behind multiple ventures beyond the Book Fair. He brought Luft in to produce the New Music America Festival, a 10-day, citywide series of experimental music in 1988. MDC was one of the three institutions behind the 1987 launch of New World School of the Arts, an incubator for generations of local talent. Wolfson Campus was home to galleries (hosting the earliest exhibits of Mitchell Wolfson's Wolfsonian collection) and a performing arts series.
A Cuban immigrant who came to Miami in 1961, Padrón, like Arison, was driven by gratitude to his city and a desire to make it better.
"We were bringing life to a place that was desperate for it," says Padrón, who is now president of MDC. "We created the infrastructure that allowed other people to believe they could make something happen that was unique to the U.S. and very Miami. One thing started adding to another and another. You always need someone to lead, but the fact is it takes a village of people who believe in what you're doing, and it becomes a movement."
Another aspect of Miami's cultural boom was the new space it provided for immigrant voices, and for people from different cultures to mix. The Film Festival and Book Fair showcased Latin American films and authors. The Rhythm Foundation presented African and Caribbean bands. Olga Garay, a program officer at the Cultural Affairs Department in the '80s, led efforts to fund more culturally diverse groups and was key to the launch of the International Hispanic Theater Festival in 1985.
Part of what set Miami culture apart was how much it was driven by immigrants and non-Western culture, says Garay.
"The typical cultural turnaround models in the U.S. have been very white dominated," says Garay, who took over the live arts program at MDC Wolfson at the end of the 80's, presenting Afro-Cuban jazz master Mario Bauza and an annual African dance festival. "They didn't have that global flavor that permeated in Miami."
All the efforts started in the '80s continue in a vastly larger artistic environment. Some — such as the Film Festival, which is now part of MDC's broad slate of cultural programs, or PAMM, the museum descended from the CFA — are larger and more institutionalized. The pioneers have spawned all kinds of vital offshoots, from the multimedia collective Filmgate Interactive to the O Miami Poetry Festival. From experimental galleries to popular festivals, culture is thriving in Miami to a degree that only a few early dreamers imagined.
But there are also signs of stress. The South Florida Center for the Arts, which propelled the revitalization of Lincoln Road, sold its main building to a developer last spring. Accelerating gentrification means that artists have an increasingly hard time finding affordable places to work. A number of groups have been felled by shrinking public funding and the difficulty of appealing to a limited pool of donors. Meanwhile, a new generation of corporate and private benefactors are often focused on publicity for their business, or on personal projects like a proliferating number of private museums. The attitude that it is important to support the arts as a public good has increasingly given way to a belief that they should be self-sufficient or look to private largesse.
"These things are not givens," Kaplan says. "They are something to be treasured. Culture can be a very tenuous thing."
And yet, many believe that in the city that used culture to pull itself back from the brink, people will keep finding ways for the arts to move forward.
"There are two things you can count on in Miami," says Shack. "One is change. The other is resilience. Tomorrow, Miami will be different from what it was yesterday. We will make the best of it."


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File This under Window View or Serendipity
This is the view looking outside my east studio window, only about 8' away from my neighbor's cracked and stained concrete patio. A few self-seeded Joe Pye Weed grow next to my window, but not tall enough to hide an unattractive view.
Many years ago I had a trellis built on the outside of my patio fence and planted Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana) to climb up and, I hoped, over the fence. No such luck–it just scrambled along over the tops of the low-growing asters next to the house, blooming in August and September.
–and turning to feather dusters in September and October.
Then this summer, the clematis found its way to the downspout and the TV cable and began to climb–first time ever.
Joe Pye was taller than ever this year–all that wonderful rain–and I noticed the clematis was also twining up the tall plants.
I anxiously waited for it to bloom–
–then from inside my studio, this stunning bouquet appeared outside my window and completely blocked the view of the neighbor's old patio. Unplanned. Serendipity.


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Virulent wrote:
play2often wrote:
i searched for this but didn't get anything so here it is:
what is the consensus on a 'bling' perk equivalent in black ops? it obviously won't have that name as that term wasn't around at the time. seeing as we don't know the attachments yet, this discussion may be a bit premature, but we do know that silencers and scopes will return, and fmj and extended mags are plausible.
what would the perk be called? overkill? but we don't know if that perk will be in BO either....
Here is a novel idea. Trey Arch is too stupid to make a good perk like Bling.
monste blast wrote:
I vote for Deuce, it reminds me of poo!
Anyways, Bling was a great perk to be implemented into COD, one of the only good things about MW2.
monste blast wrote:
I didn't even notice that. Haha.
arthas125 wrote:
Bling should come back, i see nothing wrong with that perk, some weapons looked really cool with more than 2 visual attachments, or you could just use extended mags + fmj for the ultimate weapon
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When did this happen? What did I do? I was embarrassed. I was ashamed. I was disappointed. I felt insecure. I felt like a failure. I felt alone. My heart was broken.
I was living with a man that I did not know. You see, my husband died the day that he said he wanted a divorce. I know that sounds terribly dramatic, but let me explain. He changed. He was cold. He wouldn't even acknowledge Duke. He wouldn't look at me. He talked to me in ways I could have never dreamt of before. He did things that even a stranger would not do to me. He embarrassed himself and me, as his wife. It didn't make any sense. My husband was gone.
I wasn't going to give up. I made promises and vows that I intended to keep. I exhausted all options. I told myself that I had to be able to look back, whether it be with him or without him, and know that I did absolutely everything in my power to save our marriage. I'm so so so grateful that I did. It's the only thing that gives me peace, even today. I somehow had this overwhelming feeling of calmness throughout all of this. I never raised my voice or got angry. I never did anything that I regret. I did everything I knew to do and I would do it the same again.
I began seeing a chaplain and invited him to come with me. He refused, so I continued to go on my own. The chaplain suggested that I read a book titled "Love Must Be Tough" by Dr. James Dobson. Willing to try anything, I purchased the book immediately. Reading it became something that I looked forward to. It was as if it pumped some kind of hope, wisdom, and strength inside of me. That book, and that chaplain, made life a lot more bearable those first few months. They helped me survive.
Once the month passed and it was time for him to return to Texas, I considered staying in Hawaii. I loved it there. But I couldn't stand the thought of missing out on a chance to make it work. I hadn't lost hope yet. It's not over until it's over, right? I had a team of amazing friends and family waiting for me in Texas. I needed all of the support I could get.
We got on a plane. We got off in Texas. And that was it. It was like we didn't know each other. It was like our marriage never existed. I felt like our marriage meant nothing and that I meant even less.
I spent a few weeks crying and feeling sorry for myself. And then one day, I don't know exactly when, I just got up and rebuilt my life. I moved into a new place, a new city, I landed a job that was the perfect fit for me. I got my first and only tattoo that has so much meaning to me. I tried to keep busy because, even now, alone time is the enemy. (a reason for my blogging hiatus)
During this time, he changed his phone number and email address. The few times that I did speak to him, it was about finances and the conversations were mostly one-sided and not pretty. He wasn't my husband. He cut ties with most of his friends. His family had completely cut me off. I knew nothing. I was still legally married but had no way of contacting my husband. After 6 months of this, I considered filing myself. But no, there was no way that I could do that. I didn't want a divorce. But I also didn't want to live this way. I put it off for as long as I could. When 8 months passed, I asked my lawyer to give me information about divorce paperwork. She did some research first and found that he had already filed. In fact, my divorce was set to be final a week from then, unless I contested.
How was that possible? How is it possible for him to end a marriage without my consent? Without even my acknowledgment? I would have never known if my lawyer hadn't called.
I had just a few days to decide if I wanted to contest so that my lawyer could draw up the paperwork. I prayed and prayed and prayed. I cried. I begged. I would have done anything. Ultimately, I realized that fighting the divorce would only be just that, fighting. And don't mishear me. I was willing to fight. But I needed some kind of hope and at that point, he had given me none. And just like that, it was final.
Soon after, a friend of his gave me some information about his whereabouts for the past several months. He had started a downward spiral and was not planning to stop it anytime soon. He lost friends. He lost respect. Even his appearance shows this. He almost immediately replaced me and replaced Duke, even before the divorce was final. He's living a lifestyle that I wouldn't have agreed to. Although it hurt like hell, I'm so grateful for his friend who told me this. This person is still the only person who has given me ANY type of information about my husband. It's the only bit of closure that I've received.
The guy I know as my husband, died in June 2013. He doesn't exist anymore. I miss him everyday. I want to call him, but I can't. He's not there. I still smile when something reminds me of him or a moment that we had together. Since the beginning, I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. (Martin Luther King, Jr. - a quote that I repeat to myself daily) I choose to remember my husband, not the man that he has become.
I started drafting this months ago and now over a year has passed and I still haven't pressed publish. I know that my story today is different than the one I would have told a year ago or 6 months ago. Today, I'm writing it without tears, without hope for a marriage with him, without worry of the anger he might have if he reads this.
I've been a pretty inactive blogger the past year. Mostly because I couldn't think of anything to write except what was actually going on in my life. And I was too embarrassed and ashamed to share that.
But without thinking twice about it, I wrote about my baby Duke. I've been so amazed by the love and support and feedback that I've received from that post. I've never felt like I've touched so many people with my words as I do with that one post. Duke was a major part of my healing process through this. He immediately became my focus, my distraction, my everything.
Just like Duke helped me touch and comfort others, I hope this post does too. Maybe I will press publish today.


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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.
Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.
Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.
Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars.
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
However long the night, the dawn will break.
Insist upon yourself. Be original.
Don't wait. The time will never be just right.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Mountains cannot be surmounted except by winding paths.


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Do you ever think you deserve to feel bad?
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Find what's fun and exciting in your life, and chase it.
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My interview's up over at Booked now. Available at the click. You can hear me talk about cartoons and laugh awkwardly as I poorly answer questions about myself.
Up over at Rotten Leaves is my story My First Kiss at the Public Execution. Surreal and full of horror, but also love and tenderness.
Like life.
Japan in two days and I'm super unprepared.


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Ministry Profile
The Cozy Corner was created by the Media Center to embrace the church's mission statement, "Joining God, Loving People, Following Jesus," through enhancing the ministries of the church and Christian Academy through good literature and movies. By extension, being a positive influence in our communities via our online blog.
The Media Center believes words are powerful. Books, movies, and television have had a heavy influence on society. With so many great ministries at Solid Rock Christian Fellowship and Christian Academy, it is our hope to have each ministry represented on the blog, talking about the movies and literature relevant to their particular ministry focus.
If you or your ministry would like to apply to be a writer for the blog, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
One writers class is required, arranged according to your schedule. WordPress user class is optional. Each ministry or person gets one WordPress user ID to upload their articles.


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A number of law bloggers, including Kevin O'Keefe at LexBlog, are buzzing about the informal survey the ABA Section of Litigation conducted last month on lawyers and blogging, which revealed that 57% of attorneys who responded reported that they read blogs regularly.
Although I'm generally a glass-is-half-full kind of person, this means that a sizeable number–43%–aren't regular readers. Bummer.
One lawyer said bluntly, "I don't read editorials in newspapers so why should I waste my time reading people's opinions online?"
Although it may be unfair of me to say this (seeing as how I'm someone who actually does read newspaper editorials), people who don't read blogs don't know what they're missing. Law blogs are an invaluable source of the latest news, ideas, and analysis–not to mention inspiration–something no professional can afford to miss out on.
But I'm a realist. I know that reading blogs takes time out of a busy day. For professionals whose lives are bound by calendar and clock, every minute must count.
So, what busy attorneys and mediators should be reading is Blawg Review, the weekly review of law blogging.
Here are 4 compelling reasons why:
1. Blawg Review keeps you current
Attorneys and ADR practitioners alike know how important it is to stay on top of the latest developments in the fields we practice in. And many of us who are in the ADR field ply our trade within the shadow of the courthouse or even under the courthouse roof. Since the law influences, informs, and even inspires much of our work, knowing what's happening in the legal world keeps us competitive. And Blawg Review serves as one-stop shopping for the latest word on legal affairs.
2. Blawg Review is free
'Nuff said.
3. Blawg Review takes care of business
Whether you're an attorney or a mediator, you know that the work you do isn't just a calling, or an art. It's a business, too. And staying abreast of the latest business trends is key.
Blawg Review keeps the entrepreneur connected. To see what I mean, check out Blawg Review #40, hosted by Small Business Trends earlier this month.
4. Blawg Review makes you smarter (and fun at cocktail parties)
As one respondent to the ABA survey put it,
"I am still a student and find the academic and professional blawgs a great supplement to what I learn in the classroom. It's nice to have access to the latest thoughts from practitioners and scholars in virtual realtime. I feel like a virtual student/protege."
(Side benefit: Your increased knowledge will also make you a scintillating conversationalist at social gatherings.)
Don't believe me? See for yourself at this week's Blawg Review, hosted at Kevin Thompson's Cyberlaw Central, where you can find answers to "life, the universe and everything".
To see a list of past hosts and upcoming ones, visit the Blawg Review web site. For submission guidelines, click here. To host the party yourself, you can click here.
(In the interests of full disclosure, I should probably mention that I'm hosting Blawg Review next Monday. Looking forward to your submissions!)


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Dec. 23, 2005
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The defense of the Santa Clara women's soccer team shutout more than half of their opponents in 2005, and on Friday three key members of that unit earned All-America honors from Soccer Buzz magazine.
Marian Dalmy earned honorable mention recognition for her performance in 2005, helping the defense to 13 shutouts while also scoring a pair of goals and assisting on two others on the attacking end. As an outside back in the Santa Clara system, Dalmy's role includes not only defending against the opposing attack but also attacking from the wings to set the table for Bronco forwards attacking the goal.
Defender Danielle Potts and midfielder Amanda Poach were each named to Soccer Buzz' Freshman All-America teams, with Potts earning second-team honors and Poach being named to the third team.
As a central defender often tasked with marking the opposition's top attackers, Potts stepped into her starting role in mid-September and performed admirably in her rookie campaign on the Mission Campus. Her stifling defense helped the Broncos defense to a 0.61 goals-against average and the aforementioned 13 shutouts.
Poach, a starter from Opening Day, provided deft ball-handling skills and was a key factor in the Broncos' ability to retain possession and control the flow of the matches. She contributed to the defensive effort in addition to establishing herself as an offensive threat as she assisted on a pair of goals in 2005.
All three players will return for the 2006 season as Santa Clara will seek to earn a spot in its 11th College Cup and also continue its distinction of being the only program in the nation to reach the NCAA Quarterfinals for the last 11 years.


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WALTHAM, Mass. – Brandeis University junior guard Vytas Kriskus (Kvedarna, Lithuania/Holderness School) scored a career-high 35 points in 37 minutes today to lead the Judges (3-0) to an 81-69 victory over Curry College (1-2) in the championship game of the Brandeis Judges Classic. Kriskus was named tournament MVP for his efforts.
Kriskus had 13 points in the first half, but exploded for 22 in the second, when he shot 6-of-11 from the field, 3-of-4 from downtown and 7-of-8 from the line. His overall shooting numbers totaled 9-for-20 from the field, including two second-half dunks, 5-for-9 from deep and 12-of-13 from the line. Kriskus also tied two other players for game-high honors with eight rebounds.
Also contributing for the Judges was rookie guard Derek Retos (North Attleboro, Mass./Brimmer and May School), who had 11 points off the bench. Retos connected on 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Senior forward Christian Yemga (Yaounde, Cameroon/Proctor Acad.) tied Kriskus for team-high honors with eight boards, while junior guard Tyrone Hughes (Roslindale, Mass./Taft School) had a fine all-around performance with eight points, a career-high-tying seven assists and five boards, while committing only one turnover. Hughes's seven assists were two more than the entire Curry team. The Judges also connected on 88.5 percent from the line (23-26) and outrebounded Curry, 40-24.
Despite the statistical edges, Brandeis needed all 35 of Kriskus's points, as he dueled offensively with Curry junior Jarrell Jackson (Brockton, Mass./North Cambridge), who also scored 35. He notched 20 points in 18 minutes in the first half, when he shot 7-of-15 overall, 2-of-5 from range and 4-of-6 from the line. For the whole game, Jackson connected on 11-of-24 from the floor, 3-of-8 from deep and 10-of-12 from the line. The Colonels also got a terrific performance from junior Sedale Jones (Pittsfield, Mass./Pittsfield), who scored 23 points – 14 in the first half – and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Jackson and Jones combined for 58 of the Colonels 69 points, or 84 percent of their team's offense.
After the Colonels opened the game with back-to-back 3-pointers by their dynamic duo to take a 6-4 lead, the Judges answered with 17-4 run over a span of 5:22 to take a 21-10 edge at the 13:13 mark. Kriskus accounted for eight points in the string with a pair of trifectas and a lay-up, while Hughes also had five in the run. Curry closed within five, 24-19, on a Jones bomb at the 9:31 mark, but Retos hit three 3-pointers in less than three minutes to put the Brandeis lead back into double digits. The Judges were ahead by 18, at 45-27, 2:31 before the intermission, but Jackson scored the last nine points of the half to get Curry within nine, 45-36. The Colonels got within seven points early in the second half, but that was as close as they would get in the fireworks display by Kriskus, Jackson and Jones.
In the consolation game, Colby College defeated Newbury College 88-74.
For Colby (1-1), junior forward Eric Beaulieu (Concord, Mass./Concord-Carlisle) had the game-high score with 22 points and four rebounds. Senior forward Mike Russell (Wellesley, Mass./Wellesley) had 17 points and seven rebounds, shooting 7-9 from the floor. The Mules shot 35-54 (64.8%) in the game, making 15-for-22 (68.2%) from the line.
For Newbury (0-3), sophomore forward Peterson Bernard (Boston, Mass./Madison Park) had a double-double, with 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the team in scoring. Senior guard John Rowley Jr. (Hartford, Conn./ Rockville) had 15 points, four rebounds and four assists. The Nighthawks shot 32-70 (45.7%) in the game.
The Mules started out hard, getting up by 10 points before the Nighthawks even got on the board. A Newbury timeout at 11:37 helped them make a run of their own. Bernard made two steals in a row, which turned into breakaway layups for the Nighthawks, to close the gap. With a backdoor layup from Rowley the Nighthawks got up by one point, their largest lead of the game, at 19-18 . Not to be denied, Colby quickly took back control of the game, outscoring Newbury 17-4 over the next five minutes to give Colby a 15 point lead. The Mules closed out the half owning Newbury 44-27.
In the second half, the Mules never let their margin fall bellow 12 points and were able to extend their margin over the Nighthawks with a 7-0 run, starting at 4:14. Russell made a good layup to start off the charge. Then, junior guard Ben Foreman (Los Angeles, Calif./ Brentwood) hit shot from beyond the arc. Russell drew a foul and took two from the line, putting the score at 83-62 at 2:30, to give the Mules a 21-point edge, their largest of the game.
In addition to Kriskus as the tournament MVP, the All-Tournament team consisted of Retos from Brandeis, Jones and Jackson from Curry, Russell from Colby and Bernard from Newbury.


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High School Sports
Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles both to host volleyball playoff games
PAC 7 champion Arroyo Grande will host Saugus in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1A girls volleyball playoffs Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Saugus (22-9-1, 7-4) is an at-large berth from the Foothill League. The Centurions are led by outside hitter Jaclyn Clark, who has a team-high 312 kills and 314 digs this season.
The Eagles (19-2, 12-0) won their fourth consecutive PAC 7 championship in a row this season. Should they advance to Thursday's second round, the Eagles would face the winner of the first-round match between Baseline League champion Rancho Cucamonga and Sea View at-large Trabuco Hills.
Paso Robles will also host a playoff game Tuesday, facing Sunshine League No. 2 seed Marlborough at 7 p.m.
The Bearcats (18-5, 10-2) are the No. 2 team from the PAC 7.
Atascadero (12-7) will travel to play Sunshine League champion Marymount (16-5) and San Luis Obispo will head to Channel League champion Dos Pueblos (25-2).
In Division 3AA, Morro Bay will host Marantha, the Olympic League No. 3, on Tuesday at 7 p.m., and Templeton will play at San Gabriel Valley champion Warren.
In Division 5AA, Shandon (12-2, 9-1 Coast Valley League) will host Heritage League at-large Santa Clarita Christian on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Outlaws earned the home game by winning their first Coast Valley League volleyball title in school history.
Coastal Christian, the third team out of the CVL, will travel to Milken Community, the Heritage League No. 2.
In the Central Section, Mission Prep (14-3) has a semifinal bye and will host the winner between Fresno Christian and Kings Christian in the Division V championship game on Thursday at 7 p.m.
In boys water polo, PAC 7 champ Arroyo Grande (18-10, 9-1) will host Downey, the San Gabriel Valley League No. 3, on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m.
Also Tuesday, San Luis Obispo (PAC 7 No. 3) will play at SGVL champion Cerritos, and Atascadero (PAC 7 at-large) will play a wild card game at Thousand Oaks, the Marmonte League No. 3.


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The following terms and conditions are the terms on which PPV group ltd sells products and services and supersedes all other terms of conditions relating to those products and services.
These terms & conditions apply to all sales by PPV group ltd and any variation to these conditions and any representations about the equipment shall have no effect unless expressly agreed in writing and signed by an authorised representative of PPV group ltd.
All quotations have been produced based on information and scope of works provided by the client. PPV group ltd are not liable for any design aspect of these works. If a full design and specification is required this should be provided by the client.
PPV group ltd have included within the quotation the recommendation and design of the products provided by the manufacturer based on information provided by the client.
PPV group ltd hold no responsibility for the design and manufacture of the products included within the quotation.
Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other shall be in writing addressed to that other party (in case of notice to PPV Group Ltd) its business address or such other address as may be notified by the customer to PPV group ltd.
The quantity and description of the equipment shall be as set out in the quotation.
All drawings, descriptive matter, specifications and advertising issued by PPV group ltd and any descriptions or illustrations contained within its website are issued or published for the sole purpose of giving an approximate idea of the equipment described in them and shall not form part of any quotation.
Unless stated in writing the works will be carried out at the site address stated on the quotation.
Any dates specified within the quotation are intended to be an estimate. If no dates specified within the quotation the delivery and installation will be within a reasonable time.
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PPV group ltd quotations are valid for 90 days and are based on current price information, which is subject to change. VAT is charged at the prevailing rate at the time of the order. Payment terms are as stated on the invoice.
Time for payment shall be of the essence.
No payment shall be deemed to have been received until PPV group ltd has received cleared funds.
The customer shall make all payments due as stated on the invoice without any deduction whether by way of set off, counterclaim, discount, abatement or otherwise unless the customer has authorisation in writing from a PPV group ltd representative.
If the price is not paid by the due date interest shall accrue both before and after judgement on the unpaid portion of the price at the rate of 4%.
The equipment is at the risk of the customer from the time of delivery. The ownership of the equipment shall not pass to the customer or a lease finance company engaged by the customer until PPV group ltd has received in full all sums due.
Where any equipment is leased by the customer, ownership of the equipment shall not pass to the customer at any time.
During the term of a lease agreement or until ownership of the equipment has passed to the customer, the customer shall: Hold the equipment on a fiduciary basis as the Bailee of PPV group ltd or the leasing company, Not destroy, deface or obscure any identifying mark or packaging on or relating to the equipment and Maintain the equipment to a satisfactory condition and keep it insured on behalf of PPV group ltd or the leasing company for its full price against all risk.
The customer's right to procession of the equipment shall terminate immediately if: The customer has a bankruptcy order made against him or makes an arrangement or composition with his creditors, or otherwise takes the benefit of any statutory provision for the time being in force for the relief of insolvent debtors or convenes a meeting of creditors or enters into liquidation except a solvent voluntary liquidation for the purpose only of reconstruction or amalgamation, or has a receiver and/or manager, administrator or administrative receiver appointed of its undertaking or any part thereof or of intention to appoint ban administrator is given by the customer or its directors or by a qualifying floating charge holder (as defined in paragraph 14 of schedule B1 to the insolvency act 1986), or a resolution is passed or a petition presented to any court for the winding up of the customer or the granting of an administration order in respect of the customer, or any proceedings are commenced relating to the insolvency or possible insolvency of the customer. The customer suffers or allows any execution, weather legal or equitable, to be levied on his/its property or obtained against him/it fails to observe or perform any of its obligations under the contract or any other contract between PPV group ltd and the customer, or is unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 of the insolvency at 1986 or the customer ceases to trade or the customer encumbers or in any way charges any of the equipment.
PPV group ltd shall be entitled to recover payment for the equipment notwithstanding that ownership of any of the equipment has not passed PPV group ltd.
The customer grants PPV group ltd, its agents and employees an irrevocable licence at any time to enter any premises where the equipment is or may be stored in order to inspect it, or, where the customer's right to procession has terminated, to recover it.
Where the company is unable to determine whether any equipment is the equipment in respect of which the customer's right to procession has terminated, the customer shall be deemed to have sold all goods of the kind sold by PPV group ltd to the customer in the order in which they were invoiced to the customer.
On termination of the works, however caused, PPV group ltd (but not the customers) rights contained in this condition shall remain in effect.
The description and quantity of the goods to be sold shall be as set out in the quotation provided by the Seller and the Buyer.
The seller shall deliver or install the Goods to the Buyer's stated address as shown on the quotation.
PPV group ltd warrants that on delivery and for a period of twelve months from the date of delivery, the equipment shall be of satisfactory quality and be reasonably fit for purpose within the meaning of the sale of goods act 1979.
Any equipment replaced shall belong to PPV group ltd and any repaired or replacement equipment shall be guaranteed on these terms for the unexpired portion of the twelve months.
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All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law (save for the conditions implied by section 12 of the sale of goods act 1979) are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from the contract.
Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes or limits the liability of PPV group ltd: for death or personal injury caused by PPV group ltd negligence or under section 2(3) consumer protection act 1987, or for any matter which it would be illegal for PPV group ltd to exclude or attempt to exclude its liability or for fraud or fraudulent representation.
PPV's total liability in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise, arising in connection with the performance or contemplated performance of the contract shall be limited to the price and PPV group ltd shall not be liable to the customer for any pure economic loss, loss of profit, loss of business, or depletion of goodwill in each case whether direct, indirect or consequential, or any claims for consequential compensation whatsoever (howsoever caused) which arise out of or in connection with the contract.
Ownership of the goods
The company shall retain ownership of the goods until they are paid for. If this occurs, the Buyer is responsible for taking reasonable care of the goods whilst they are in their possession.
PPV group ltd shall be entitled to cancel the works if in the sole opinion of PPV group ltd the works cannot be carried out for reasons of health and safety.
The Buyer cannot cancel the order unless the company agrees in writing. If the order is cancelled without the Company's agreement, the Buyer must pay any reasonable losses and costs if suffered because of the cancellation. If the company cancels the contract, it must pay the Buyer any reasonable losses and costs suffered because of the cancellation.
Force Majeure
PPV group ltd reserves the right to defer the date of delivery or installation or to cancel the works ( without liability to the customer) if it is prevented from or delayed in the carrying on of its business due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of PPV group ltd including, without limitation, Acts of God, governmental actions, war or national emergency, acts of terrorism, protests, riots, civil commotion, fire, explosion, flood, epidemic, lock outs, strikes or labour disputes (weather or not relating to either party's workforce) or restraints or delays affecting carriers or inability or delay in delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials, provided that, if the event in question continues for a continuous period in excess of 90 day, the customer shall be entitled to give notice in writing to PPV group ltd to terminate the works.


text: If you've noticed that you're experiencing an unusual amount of eyestrain, headaches, squinting or blurred and distorted vision at all distances, you may have astigmatism, which is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye's cornea or lens. If you have this condition, you were probably born with it. Whether your astigmatism is mild or not so mild, it will require some form of medical correction for clear vision. Fortunately, most forms of regular astigmatism blurriness are easily correctable.


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Hugh Hefner was preparing for his third wedding this weekend, to 25-year-old playmate Crystal Harris, following her acceptance of his proposal at Christmas.
Yesterday, she changed her mind about marrying the 85-year-old, leading Hef to tweet:
"The wedding is off. Crystal has had a change of heart."
She took to her website to say:
"After much deep reflection and thought I have decided to end my engagement with Hef.
"I have the utmost respect for Hef and wish him the best going forward. I hope the media will give each of us the privacy we deserve during this time."
Perhaps that 60 year age difference was just a bit too much?


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Krejci, Lucic and Seguin. That is all you need to know. This line was just absolute fire last night for the Bruins. Krejci, officially breaking out of his slump with 3 goals. Seguin had a goal and an assist, and Lucic had 2 helpers on the night.
1st period ruled:
After being shutout on Tuesday (I was at that game, just awful) the B's needed to come out quick and fast. And dammit, that is just what they did. Krejci, scoring 1:13 seconds into the game. Thornton threw down in a long, tough fight with Boulton. Thornton is now tied for the league lead in fights, with 17. That rules. Seguin also added his 21st of the season as the top line for the Bruins was putting on a show.
2nd period sucked:
New Jersey scores 3 unanswered goals. I don't know what it is about the 2nd period, but the Bruins seem to leave their intensity in the locker room with the orange peels and Capri Suns. Thomas allowed a weak goal to Clarkson and the Devils took the lead. I was pissed. Joe Corvo is now the new Dennis Wideman. He just can't seem to figure it out, as he led to some costly turnovers that cost the Bruins in the 2nd.
3rd period was solid:
Krejci comes out and gets the Bruins even, with a beautiful handle of a high pass as he batted one past Brodeur. Boston controlled most of the play, but just couldn't get the go ahead goal. Boston is the best team in the NHL in 3rd period, and they definitely showcased that last night.
Overtime was just unreal:
Game knotted at 3's. Who did you think was gonna' score? I thought it was going to be Bergeron, but it was none other than David Krejci. Krejci with the rare hat-trick for the win. It was awesome. What a game for the kid. A nice win for Boston.


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On Monday, November 5th, I presented a talk I had written before leaving Microsoft. The first session ARC201 was entitled "Metropolis:Interchangeability of Operations" and the abstract and powerpoint deck are attached. Three more talks coming!
It was a LOT of fun and I enjoyed the crowd immensely.
- Pat
If you consider the interaction of services as they send request for operational functions, we see the same challenges of interchangeability. Distrusting services won't support classic distributed transactions and this necessitates the use of operational requests that may be subsequently canceled. For the service providing the functions, this is only practical to the extent that the tentative operations are interchangeable. Just as most people in the 19th century thought precision interchangeability of manufactured parts was a silly endeavor compared to fitting by highly skilled craftsmen, most programmers don't recognize the importance of operations that are so equivalent that some may be canceled later without causing duress.


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Obituary - Patricia Ann Sebring
Patricia Ann Sebring died Jan. 20, 2017 at the age of 75. She was born June 6, 1941 in Hollywood to Phillip and Peggy Lorner.
An Oakhurst resident for 24 years, she was a homemaker, and volunteered for many years at Manna House, managing the clothing department. She was also an active member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Sebring enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, and was an advocate for animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wendell; children Richard and wife Shelli, and Peggy Palmer and husband Bill; brother John Lorner; and two grandsons.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Feb. 11, at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
Remembrances can be made in her name to the Eastern Madera County SPCA, P.O. Box 1314, Oakhurst, Calif., 93644; help at emcspca.org; or emcspca.org/donate.htm.


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I choose a movie and order it online and next day I would get an email from Netflix with the DVD delivery date (which would most likely be the next working day.. believe me I was never disappointed) and then when I go check my mail box on that day.. There I will see my movie neatly packed and happily waiting for me… Then I see the movie, pack it back in the return envelope which comes with the DVD and drop it in my mailbox and the next working day I would get an email thanking me for sending back the movie… Man.. There got to be some amazing work behind this excellent quality of work… so now since I miss them badly I was curious to find out what happens behind the main
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Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit
The first book in the sequence of courses found in the Ruhi Institute is largely concerned with the question of identity. What is the real identity of the "I" in the sentence, "I walk a path of service"? A group of people progressing through this first book, also referred to as a study circle, develops their capacity to read and reflect on the Word of God, to study prayers, and to shape a pattern of life known for its devotional character.
Book 2: Arising to Serve
Book 2 of the Ruhi sequence explores the nature of a path of service and the manner in which it is to be trodden. An essential feature of community life is unity and fellowship. Participants think about the joy of service, teaching the Faith, and acquire the skills and abilities, knowledge and qualities, needed to enter into conversations with others that are uplifting to the mind and spirit.
Book 3: Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1
The second act of service addressed by the Ruhi Institute is in the area of the spiritual education of children. The education of children is essential to the transformation of society. Book 3 focuses on some of the knowledge, skills and qualities necessary for those wishing to enter this important field of service. Participants learn to foster the development of spiritual qualities in small children with love and discipline.
Book 4: The Twin Manifestations
Book 4 returns to the question of identity, the "I" in the statement, "I walk a path of service". History shapes much of the identity of individuals, as well as entire peoples. The second and third units in the book are dedicated to the study of the life history of Baha'u'llah, the Author of the Baha'i Faith, and His Forerunner, the Bab. Seeing clearly the elements that characterize the past enables individuals to contribute more effectively to shaping the future.
Book 5: Releasing the Powers of Junior Youth
According to the Baha'i teachings, an individual reaches the age of maturity at 15, when spiritual and moral obligations become binding. The years immediately before this age, then, take on special significance. This is the time when fundamental concepts about individual and collective life are formulated in the mind of an adolescent struggling to leave behind the habits of childhood. Youth between the ages of 12 to 15 have much to say, and whoever treats them as children misses the opportunity to help them form a proper identity. Book 5 focuses on some of the concepts, skills, qualities, and attitudes that experience has shown are required by those wishing to implement a program for the spiritual empowerment of junior youth.
Book 6: Teaching the Cause
People from every walk of life are welcome to explore the teachings of Baha'u'llah and learn how they can apply them to better their lives. All Baha'is, then, share liberally and unconditionally the teachings and precepts of their Faith. Although the propagation of Baha'u'llah's message is one of the most essential services to be rendered, teaching is also a state of being—a state of being in which one is constantly sharing with others that which one has been so bountifully blessed. The joy of teaching the Word of God, and individual and collective teaching endeavours are covered in Book 6.
Book 7: Walking Together on a Path of Service
Book 7 is dedicated to an act of service crucial to the functioning of the Ruhi Institute itself, namely, becoming a tutor of the Ruhi materials to facilitate new groups of individuals moving through the initial six courses in the sequence. That individuals accompany one another on a path of service to their communities is central to the process of capacity building set in motion by the courses. Participants study the spiritual dynamics of advancing along a path of service, examine some of the concepts, attitudes, skills and abilities needed to accompany a group a friends on this path, and consider the role of the arts in the activity of a study circle.


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We offer flexible manufacturing, which is needed in today's cyclical markets and e-commerce platforms. We operate 3 cutting rooms and 5 factories in Los Angeles: two knit factories, one woven factory, one denim factory, and one outerwear factory and offer dye house, laundry, silk screen/embroidery, fabric milling and sourcing options, trim sourcing, and more. In addition to our factories, we partner with specialized factories that have a great reputation for producing high quality garments. These factories include, Swim, Leather, and Accessories.


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15 Reasons to Submit to InFocus Photo
The deadline for Canadian photographers to submit to InFocus Photo Exhibit and Award is October 30, 2016! That is only 9 days away! Now is not the time for procrastination; SUBMIT TODAY!
The mission of InFocus is to promote and exhibit innovative, thoughtful, and provocative photography created by Canada's contemporary image makers.
The call for submissions is open to professionals, armatures and students alike. We want to see forward thinking photography that capitalizes on the strengths and subtleties of the medium and takes image-making to a new level.
The goal is to exhibit the best photography from the country!
Here are 15 reasons you should submit to InFocus:
1. See your photography hung in The Front Gallery, one of Edmonton's most important artistic hubs. Read more about The Front Gallery by clicking here.
2. Your work will be featured in Exposure Photography Festival, a critical festival of photography in the country.
3. Participate in the InFocus Photo People's Choice Award competition, with the chance to win the cash prize from VISTEK.
4. PhotoEd Magazine will be publishing a feature on InFocus and you could see one of your images included in the spread.
5. Sell your work during InFocus. The gallery and InFocus Team will encourage art patrons to support photographers and our creative community in this way.
6. Become a part of the InFocus Alumni and network with other photographers and professionals during exhibit and afterwards.
7. Snatch up a volunteer opportunity with InFocus Exhibit 2017 to gain experience mounting and running an exhibition. Email Alexis Marie to find out how to help email@example.com
8. Add this noteworthy exhibition to help grow your creative CV.
9. Attend a rockin' reception party on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6-9pm with live music and yummy snacks (and invite your family and friends!).
10. Have your work discussed for its merits and inclusion in the show by curator Alexis Marie Chute. This takes place during the Curator Talk on Thursday, February 9 at 7pm in the gallery.
11. Immerse yourself in photography, discover other image-makers from across the country, learn from them AND take your own work to the next level.
12. Each photographer's Artist Statement and CV will be displayed at the exhibit to educate the visitors about your work.
13. Have something cool to talk about on Facebook and Twitter other than what you had for breakfast (although we're sure it was delicious!).
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- Page 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review
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Anyone who's interested in photography as a hobby will want a bit more versatility in their camera than is offered by a simple point-and-shoot compact. Many will opt for a digital SLR, but for those whose budgets are a little more restricted, or who don't want the hassle and bulk of a kit bag full of lenses and accessories, there are a number of high-specification super-zoom cameras that offer almost the same level of performance and sophistication. These usually feature lenses of 10x or more optical zoom, covering the whole range from wide angle to extreme telephoto, as well as numerous creative options including manual exposure controls, advanced metering and multiple focus options. Because of the size of the lenses, most super-zoom cameras are relatively large and have SLR-style handling.
Panasonic has been a key player in the super-zoom field since the launch of its impressive Leica-lensed Lumix DMC-FZ1 back in 2002, and has maintained this position with a series of well-received models in the same series. Today I'm taking a look at the latest in the line, the FZ18, which offers a tempting specification for anyone with £300 to spend. It has an 8.1 megapixel CCD, 2.5in 230k LCD monitor, RAW mode shooting and a massive 18x Leica zoom lens with optical image stabilisation and a 28-504mm equivalent focal length range. There are few cameras on the market that even come close to matching a features list like that. The closest contenders are the slightly disappointing Olympus SP-550UZ (£255), or Fujifilm's Finepix S8000 fd, although that camera isn't even available until September. The current super-zoom heavyweights, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS (review coming soon), the Fujifilm Finepix S9600, the Sony DSC-H7 and even the previous holder of the "biggest lens" title the Samsung Pro815 can't match that huge zoom range.
Panasonic has taken few chances with the design of the FZ18. Its overall shape and layout are little changed from its popular predecessor the 12x zoom FZ8, although it is a few millimetres larger in every dimension. In fact the basic style of Pansonic's super-zoom FZ range has changed little since the FZ1, but it was a pretty sound design to start with, so if it ain't broke there's little point in fixing it. The FZ18 has the classic SLR shape, with a simple rectangular box-like body that protrudes both left and right of the large lens barrel, a prominent rubberised handgrip and a large electronic viewfinder set into a pentaprism-like turret above the lens, a feature which also houses the pop-up flash. The comprehensive control layout is also similar to a digital SLR, with a large and well-stocked mode dial on the top panel and numerous buttons providing external controls for most common shooting options.
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Congratulations to The Drones who have once again made the shortlist for the Australian Music Prize, for Gala Mill. Last year they won the prize for Wait Long By The River and The Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By beating out Wolfmother and Ben Lee amongst others. The Drones are currently in the midst of finishing off the Big Day Out dates. Catch them in Australia in March for their farewell tour before they head back to Europe and play the Dirty Three weekend in April.
22nd March - Newcastle - Cambridge Hotel
23rd March - Brisbane - Troubadour
24th March - Sydney - Annandale Hotel
30th March - Belgrave - Ruby's
31st March - Melbourne - The Corner Hotel


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When you are looking to grow your real estate business in a substantial way, the outbound calls that you make will help you find more people and create more meetings. In this video, I share the system behind telephone prospecting in commercial real estate brokerage.
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Opens – on this date in 1957 – at the Majestic Theater.
The original production of Meredith Willson's idiosyncratic musical, The Music Man – starring Robert Preston as "Professor" Harold Hill and the great Barbara Cook as Marian the Librarian – was an immediate hit on Broadway and ran for 1,375 performances. It was made into a decent film in 1962 with Preston reprising his role as Hill and Barbara Cook – as always happened to her – replaced by Shirley Jones. The Beatles had a hit record with their cover of the show's modest love song, 'Til There Was You (1963).
There is no other musical like The Music Man. No other show sounds like it (unless, of course, it's The Unsinkable Molly Brown, also by Meredith Willson) and its ultra-American collection of ballads, marches, dances, and barbershop quartets had never been heard on a Broadway stage before and has, for the most part, defeated would-be imitators.
The Music Man is also that most American of musicals in its subject matter. The satire of small town American mores and provincialism (in wonderful patter-songs such as "Iowa Stubborn," "Pickalittle," and "Trouble") is intended and right on target. But the main plot is rarely remarked upon.
The Music Man – arguably The Great American Musical – has as its hero a traveling con man, who bilks a town and its children by promising nonexistent services. But the amiable sociopath makes everyone "feel better" in the process, so the town lets him go free. He even gets the girl!
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PC-free enables the iPhone Nano
A small observation - another of the flood of features in iOS 5 is the ability to set up an iOS device without a PC. Easy to mock, this - Nokia (and Android) never needed it, but iOS did, until now.
Why now? Well, a huge chunk of smartphone share is being taken by Android devices selling for $200 or less at wholesale. Indeed, you can now pick up a decent Android device for under $100. It is entirely possible that Apple is looking at this market. There are big problems in addressing it - far bigger than making cheaper iPods. How does Apple make a $200 phone that doesn't cannibalise the existing $600 product, yet runs all the same apps?
But an issue in addressing this market is that many of these people don't have a PC. A year ago Flirtomatic did a survey of its user base in the UK - 25% had no other form of internet access beyond their phones and another half had to use shared PCs (work or internet cafes). A lot of people can't use iTunes to set up their new Apple device. Well, now they don't have to. And that means the iPhone Nano is a step closer.
In other words, iOS 5's ability to set up an iPhone with no PC is a precondition of selling an iPhone Nano: many of those buyers won't have a PC


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Bajaj Auto showcased its flagship motorcycle the Pulsar CS400 as a concept at the Auto Expo 2014. The power cruiser has been scheduled for launch this festive season, and a while back it was confirmed that the production bike will sport VS 400 moniker instead of CS 400. A new report indicates Bajaj Auto will also ditch the Pulsar badging and will instead be called Kratos.
Bajaj Auto's flagship motorcycle will be called Kratos VS400 reports MotorBeam. The Kratos stands for the Greek God of war known for personification of strength, might, sovereign rule and authority. The VS in the name stands for Vantage Sport, while the 400 denotes displacement of the engine.
The Kratos is expected to spawn a family of performance bikes of Bajaj Auto, in which Kratos VS400 will be the first product.
The production-spec has been caught testing sans camouflage recently during its TV ad shoot at Leh. It is commendable that the final product does justice to the concept model in terms of design. The power cruiser will get twin instrument console — one on the handlebar as seen in other bikes and the other on the fuel tank and wide tyres. It will get an all-black exhaust, newly-designed split seats, disc brakes for both wheels, and alloy wheels with a new look.
Reports indicate, the Kratos VS400 will be available in two variants. The basic version will develop 34bhp, while the high-end version will belt out 43bhp and 35Nm of torque. Both the variants will be powered by a 373.27cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve triple-spark, fuel-injected mill mated to six-speed transmission. The report also says that the top-spec version will also boast of ABS and slipper clutch as standard.


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