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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told NPR's Nina Totenberg that earlier comments she made about presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump were "incautious."
In a New York Times interview last weekend, Ginsburg caused a stir by expressing her opinion on a presidential candidate — a line justices usually don't cross.
Ginsburg said that she "can't imagine what the country would be — with Donald Trump as our president." She also joked that her husband, who died in 2010, would have said it was "time for us to move to New Zealand."
Trump responded harshly on Twitter, calling for Ginsburg to resign, the Washington Post said her remarks were "inappropriate," and the New York Times editorial page sided with Trump.
Justice Ginsburg of the U.S. Supreme Court has embarrassed all by making very dumb political statements about me. Her mind is shot – resign!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 13, 2016
Ginsburg expressed regret Thursday morning and in a statement and interview with CNN. On Thursday afternoon, Ginsburg further explained her actions in an wide-ranging interview with Totenberg.
Asked why she felt it was time to say she was sorry about the remarks, Ginsburg said:
"Because it was incautious. I said something I should not have said and I made a statement that reads, 'On reflection, my recent remarks in response to press inquiries were ill-advised. I regret making them. Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office. In the future I will be more circumspect.' And that's exactly how I feel about this whole business."
Ginsburg has had a history of transparency, Totenberg noted — the justice announced a cancer diagnosis to the public and a correction she made to an opinion she wrote, after a professor noted the mistake in a blog post. Totenberg then asked if this, like correction, was simply acknowledging a "goof.
Ginsburg responded, "I stand, Nina, by what I said. I would say yes to your question, and that's why I gave the statement. I did something I should not have done. It's over and done with, and I don't want to discuss it any more."
Larger excerpts from this interview can be heard Friday on NPR's Morning Edition.
Article source: http://www.npr.org/2016/07/14/486080234/listen-justice-ginsburg-expands-on-decision-to-apologize-for-trump-remarks?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=newsShare


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2018 Goat Kid Schedule
The Girls of the Homestead:
Due: April 16th, 2018 (confirmed)
Mini Nubian Generation F2
aka Baloo or Nibbles
Baloo is what we call our wild child. She can be quite spirited. Loves to check pockets for treats. If you visit the homestead…you've been warned!
Due: April 15th, 2018 (confirmed)
Mini Nubian F1 Generation
Jade is a sweetheart. Very calm and great on the milking stand.
Due: March 13th, 2018 (confirmed)
Mini Nubian F1 Generation
Miss Cami was quite shy when she came to us. She is now one of our lovebugs. She is quite flashy with her blue eyes. She's also naturally polled!
DELIVERED: Cami delivered triplets unassisted on 3/18/18. She had two beautiful doelings and one spunky blue-eyed buckling. All three are naturally polled. (One doeling will be retained)
Due: April 19th, 2018 (confirmed)
Mini Nubian F2 Generation
Miss Jewel…another sweetheart. She is one o quiet girls but loves to have her tail end scratched. She also loves to chew on buttons on people's coats.
Nigerian Dwarf
aka Sunshine
Sunshine…the herd queen. She is mother to Lopsy. We look forward to seeing what beautiful kids she has this year.
Due: Not bred
Nigerian Dwarf
Not Bred
aka Lopsy
Sunshine's 2016 Doeling. Lopsy is just the sweetest little (actually she's quite big) doeling. We are so enamored by her.
Lopsy is for sale
The Boys of the Homestead:
Nigerian Dwarf Buckling Our main guy…bred to all the girls
aka Fidget…he loves attention and he loves the ladies!
Fidget is for sale
Mini Nubian
Aka Buttons or Benny
We are currently working on getting the registration from MDGA
(Picture to come) Claude is our resident wether. He is fun loving and LOVES attention. If you visit the homestead, we guarantee you will fall in love with him.
Doelings: $200
Bucklings: $150
Wethers: $100
*Discounts will be made for 4H families, active military families or veterans.
No charge reservations are accepted, but reservations with a deposit are filled first. If you would like to confirm a reservation from a specific doe, we require a $25 deposit. If the kid of your reserved gender is not born, you may apply your deposit to another available kid or have your deposit refunded. Deposits to hold kids that are already born are 50% of the designated purchase price. If you change your mind about purchasing your reserved kid, your deposit is not refundable. Interstate Acres reserves the right to retain any kid born from our herd up until the sale is completed. If that happens, you can choose to have your deposit refunded or applied to another available kid.
General Kid Care:
The kids will be dam raised unless a need arises where we have to bottle feed. We feel that is the best for our kids to grow. Kids will be herbally dewormed, vaccinated, disbudded and tattooed before leaving for their new homes at weaning, at 8-10 weeks of age. Any bottle kids can go to new home after 1 week once they are used to being bottle fed. Kids going to new goat owner homes will be sent with a "kid supply kit."
All animals are sold as healthy at the time they leave the farm. Any costs associated with shipping or transportation, including any health certificates, testing, crates, etc., are the responsibility of the buyer. Once they leave the homestead, there are no other guarantees to the future health, height, or quality of the animal.
All animals must be paid in full before leaving the farm.
Member of American Dairy Goat Association http://adga.org/
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text: The job of science fiction isn't to predict the future; it's to tell interesting stories in an imaginative setting, exploring the implications of different ways the world could be different from our actual one. Annalee Newitz has carved out a unique career as a writer and thinker, founding the visionary blog io9 and publishing nonfiction in a number of formats, and is now putting her imagination to work in the realm of fiction. Her recent novel, Autonomous, examines a future in which the right to work is not automatic, rogue drug pirates synthesize compounds to undercut Big Pharma, and sentient robots discover their sexuality. We talk about how science fiction needs more economics, how much of human behavior comes down to dealing with our neuroses, and what it's like to make the transition from writing non-fiction to fiction. Annalee Newitz is currently an Editor at Large at Ars Technica. She received her Ph.D. in English and American Studies from UC Berkeley. She founded and edited io9, which later merged with Gizmodo, where she also served as editor. She and Charlie Jane Anders host the podcast Our Opinions Are Correct, a bi-weekly exploration of the meaning of science fiction. Home page Wikipedia page Amazon author page Articles at io9/Gizmodo Articles at Ars Technica Our Opinions Are Correct podcast


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Founder of Innovation Echo Alliance
All around creative developer. Music pulled me into business and business pulled me into solving other people's problems, especially really creative people who suck at making money.
I have 10 years of experiences selling programs, contracting services, workshops and curriculums to schools and non-profit organizations. My methodology has not only created sustainable income for myself and my family but it also created a dozen jobs in my community. After several consultations with me you will better understand how to:
1. Identify your market
2. Brand your idea
3. Approach customers
4. Write, read and negotiate 1099 contracts
5. Build the bigger relationships
6. Networking for your vision
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Waterproofing mortar for all concrete surfaces
Domoslurry is a dry mix supplied ready for use, requiring only the addition of water. It is based on a particular blend of selected cements mixed with well graded quartz sand and active chemical constituents providing strong adhesion and high profile waterproofing.
Field of application
Domoslurry is suitable for application on: – Old and new constructions – Interior spaces – Horizontal or vertical surfaces below and above ground – Garages, parking, ramps – Foundation, supports, retaining walls – Water pools, wells, pipes, jardinieres – Basements, tunnels, elevator shafts
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"Cat Catching a Bird" by Pablo Picasso
I have talked a lot about famous artists resorting to cat paintings to get noticed. With the advent of the Internet it is truer than ever. 44.3 percent of all Google image searches contain the word cat or kitten. However, I don't think Pablo is pandering to cat lovers here. His cat is more than grumpy; his is down right mean, as he tears at his prey. Even though this image is highly abstracted it is more realistic than most artist's portrayals. Cat, cats, catty, kitten, kittens, kittenish. ( sorry a little SEO)


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Linguists Weigh Costs and Benefits of Accents
Accents are important markers of individual social identities. They can determine how we are perceived by others and whether we are considered part of the dominant culture.
In California, some foreign-born speakers of English are trying to reduce their accents to avoid discrimination or advance their careers. But some linguists question why that is necessary.
Related NPR Stories
Commentary: Global Lingua Franca Jan. 12, 2004
And the Nominees Are... British March 5, 2007
PBS Documentary Looks at 'Generation Next' Jan. 3, 2007
Univision's Ramos: No Stopping Growth of Spanish June 14, 2006
Humorist Sends Dispatches from "Up" South May 10, 2007
Rosie Perez Film Explores Puerto Rican Pride June 12, 2006
Southern Identity Oct. 1, 2003


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The title of this post is not intended to conjure up images of a past cool crowd, or rather imply a sense of exclusivity. Rather, this series of posts derives from a partnering association, the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. Their blog features a Standards for Excellence 52 Tips in 52 Weeks series, which highlights topics relevant to the Standards various associations promote in the nonprofit sector. Whether a member or non-member to PANO, we invite you to our own 52 Tips in 52 Weeks series.
Keeping the Mission Statement Front and Center!
Did you know the first question of the newly revised Form 990 (following the initial identification) is a request for your organization's mission statement?
The Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector® states: "A charitable nonprofit should have a formal mission statement that defines the organization's purpose and is approved by the board of directors. The organization's activities should be consistent with the mission." In addition, the Standards for Excellence® Code encourages nonprofit boards to periodically revisit the organizations' mission "to determine if the need for its programs continues to exist."
Keeping the mission consistent is a key consideration for nonprofit organizations. Unfortunately, many nonprofits fall into the trap of using different versions of the mission statement depending on the intended reader or audience. Such mission "morphing" can get your organization into trouble. With many versions of your organization's mission statement floating around, it can be difficult to remember which is the official, board-approved version.
Did you know the Standards for Excellence® program's educational resource packet,
#1-Developing and Revising the Mission Statement, includes a discussion of developing, reviewing, revising and using your organization's mission statement? This packet is free and available to PANO members. Find out how to access this and other FREE Educational Resource Packets by visiting our Member Tips page.
This tip was authored by Amy Coates Madsen of the Standards for Excellence Institute®.
The series is being offered to help you transform your organization based on the best practices in nonprofit management and governance described in the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector®. Learn more about PANO's Standards for Excellence® program at www.pano.org.


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Police to enforce ban of bikes on sidewalks
On the sidewalks in downtown Danbury.
Police have stepped up enforcement of the city ordinance prohibiting operation of wheeled vehicles, including bicycles and skateboards, on the sidewalk.
"It's a quality-of-life thing," department spokesman Capt. Robert Myles said. "It can be disconcerting to be strolling down the sidewalk and have someone whip by you on a bike."
While Myles couldn't recall any recent incidents in which a pedestrian was injured by a speeding bicycle, "I'm sure there have been many near-misses over the years," he said.
The ordinance bans all wheeled vehicles except baby carriages and strollers, wheelchairs, and motorized scooters used by people with disabilities.
A first-time violator can be fined $50, and subsequent offenses carry a $75 fine. If the violator is under age 16, parents will be notified.
Myles said the police have been issuing written warnings for first offenses, but citations and fines will be imposed on those caught a second time. So far, no one has been fined, he said.
Myles said Chief Alan Baker ordered the enforcement as a result of a citizen's complaint to the Common Council.
Police will put up signs reminding residents about the ban, said Common Council president Joe Cavo, who agreed the ordinance should be enforced.
"It's on the books," he said.
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SPEEDVEGAS is the award-winning 100-acre motorsports complex. Guests experience the world's most sought-after muscle cars and exotic supercars from Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, McLaren and more. The $30 million SPEEDVEGAS experience features an impressive 1.5-mile (2.4 km) Formula One-inspired racetrack comparable to top circuits in the world, and includes 12 sweeping turns, 20-degree banked turns, 60 feet of total elevation change and a half-mile straightaway. The track at SPEEDVEGAS is the only track of its kind in the world designed specifically so the public can enjoy supercar driving experiences. In addition, the 20,000-square-foot, 2-story welcome center features indoor and outdoor observation decks, food and beverage selections at a well-appointed café, meetings and event space and much more. SPEEDVEGAS is located just minutes south of the world-famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign.
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World Class Driving adds a new supercar to its stable
Automotive fantasy camps, where drivers get to spend a day behind the wheel of cars they would normally only dream about, are becoming an increasingly popular pastime. A new company called Supercar Life gives participants the chance to drive the likes of an Aston Martin DB9 and Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series on a track, and now World Class Driving, a group holding supercar events since 2006, has a new dream machine for drivers to sample: a 650 horsepower Callaway Corvette C16 Coupe.Read More...


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PUC upholds decision on Black Hills resource plan
Joshua B. Epel, Chairman
Pamela J. Patton, Commissioner
Glenn A. Vaad, Commissioner
DENVER - (April 16, 2015) - The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) today upheld its decision on Black Hills Energy's electric resource plan, reaffirming that the company's proposal to acquire additional renewable energy resources was not cost effective and would be an additional burden to ratepayers.
The PUC unanimously denied requests for reconsideration of its February decision in which it determined that none of the three alternatives proposed in the company's resource portfolio was cost effective. The PUC ruled in February that the Black Hills' proposal to acquire a 60-megawatt wind farm could cost as much as $246 million with resulting increases to ratepayers. That's on top of expected increases in 2015, 2016 and 2017 for a third gas-fired generation unit at the Pueblo Airport Generating Station, which the PUC reluctantly approved because it had no choice under the Clean Air Clean Jobs Act.
The company's proposal also would exceed 2016 Renewable Energy Standard Adjustment (RESA) collections set at the 2 percent retail rate cap, requiring the company to advance funds for the project that would add further costs to ratepayers. The Commission strongly refuted arguments that the proposed wind project would provide cost savings to ratepayers over both the short term and the long term. The PUC said Black Hills' estimates were based on unrealistic natural gas price forecasts over the 25 years of the proposed wind facility.
"The record clearly shows that the original proposal by Black Hills is predicated on unrealistic assumptions, and will result in a net negative impact to their ratepayers," PUC Chairman Joshua Epel said during deliberations on Thursday. The PUC reiterated that it encourages the development of cost-effective renewable energy. "This Commission consistently has and will approve cost-effective renewable energy projects that are predicated on accurate gas forecasts and are designed as a hedge against gas volatility," Epel said.
About PUC
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state.
About DORA
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission. Visit www.dora.colorado.gov for more information or call 303-894-7855 / toll free 1-800-886-7675.


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By LISA CAPOBIANCO
Connecticut's first-ever wheelchair lacrosse team has formed right in Bristol's backyard.
Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness is now offering a wheelchair lacrosse program, the first of its kind in the state.
Reported as one of the fastest growing sports nationwide, wheelchair lacrosse is a combination of soccer, basketball, football and hockey. The program, which is $60 per person, is open to adults aged 18 years or older with and without disabilities. No experience is necessary, and all equipment and sports chairs will be provided.
The program runs now to Aug. 16 on Sundays from 12 to 2 p.m.
In addition, a scholarship from the New England Paralyzed Veterans of America has made it possible to offer the program free to veterans.
The program currently kicked off last month during a two-day clinic, which was put on by the founders of wheelchair lacrosse. Hosted by Ryan Baker, the co-founder of Wheelchair Lacrosse USA, the clinic involved high-quality instruction at Chapter 126. In addition, Wheelchair Lacrosse USA provided all appropriate gear and equipment involved in the sport.
Formed in 2009, Wheelchair Lacrosse USA hopes to build up to 20 teams by 2017. To date, wheelchair lacrosse programs have been implemented in San Diego, Denver, Atlanta, New York City, Richmond, Va., Tampa, Baltimore, and Las Vegas, according to the organization's website.
Paul Weiland, Adapted Sports Program Coordinator at Chapter 126, said the team is not only a state team, but also a regional one.
"We have people coming in from as far away as Rhode Island to participate," said Weiland, adding that a coach who has experience with lacrosse also will work with the new team. "We are definitely a regional team."
The idea to start a wheelchair lacrosse program stemmed from a conversation Weiland had one day with a group of basketball enthusiasts he knew were looking for a sport to play in the off-season. After someone mentioned lacrosse, Weiland came across Wheelchair Lacrosse USA, and the rest is history.
Looking ahead, Weiland said he hopes the new team will become a sustainable endeavor that will compete annually within the Wheelchair Lacrosse USA program while spreading awareness about the sport.
Located at 47 Upson St., Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness is a state-of-the-art facility that aims to improve the health and wellness of youth, adults, veterans and seniors with physical disabilities, as well as their caregivers and families, according to the center's website.
The first facility of its kind in New England, Chapter 126 offers specialized fitness and exercise equipment, sports programs, group exercise classes and a gym for adaptive sports. Certified trainers and strength and conditioning experts are available to help members in meeting their health and fitness goals. The facility was named after U.S. Code, Title 42, Chapter 126, which gives equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Besides wheelchair lacrosse, Chapter 126 recently added adaptive tennis to its list of program offerings. The fitness center recently received a grant from the United States Tennis Association to help offset the costs of the program, which is a game of one-up one-down for people with and without disabilities. One-up One-down tennis pairs a wheelchair player and an able-bodied player competing against a team also consisting of a wheelchair player and an able-bodied player.
The program, which is $75 for members and $100 for non-members will take place on Tuesdays from June 23 to Aug. 18. The junior program will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. and the adult program from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is required.
All equipment will be provided at Chapter 126, and the program is free for veterans.
"This is for any ability level," said Weiland, adding that the program is open to participants with both cognitive and physical disabilities. "This program is more designed towards everyone playing. It improves that idea of inclusion for all."
For more information or to register for adaptive tennis, call (860) 769-3824 or send an e-mail to email@example.com. To register for the wheelchair lacrosse program, contact Paul Weiland at (860) 769-7049 or email@example.com. Registration also is available online at www. chapter126.com/sports.
Chapter 126 launches wheelchair lacrosse team
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Futuristic twist
I have been an Alpinestar guy since I first saw The Stig wear them in the first Top Gear video I've ever seen. The Alpine Tech 1-ZX gloves that I have had since 2008 are beginning to show signs of wear – specifically in the grippy part of the palm and fingers.
Lord Stig
A friend of mine had used Sparco Tide gloves and I tried them on and they felt very comfortable. I enjoyed the feel so much I decided to look into some Sparco gloves. I went on SafeRacer.com and saw a few gloves that I liked. I really wanted to go with White Gloves, as I just prefer to have white gloves – apparently they also are visible if I ever have to let anyone pass me or when I pit in on the track.
I immediately became enamored with the Sparco Arrow Racing Gloves in white. They had a chrome streak on them and they looked very nice. They also had a nice grip pattern on the fingers which also was a nice touch. I ordered them and they came in today.
First impressions – they are really light. They feel quite comfortable as well. The Alpine Stars are very comfortable, but are not as breathable it seems in warmer weather. I remember when removing the Alpine Stars, it took some effort because they would "stick" to your bare skin. These seem to be made of a more breathable Nomex material which in turn makes them very light.
The Sparco Tide gloves have these mini almost suction cups on the grip – which are labeled Volcanoes. The Sparco Arrows don't have the volcanos but have Sparco HTX system – which is a fire resistant resin that also acts as grip. Apparently the Volcanoes on the Tide glove is a 3-D form of this HTX resin.
Here is an image of the "Volcano" 3D HTX on the Sparco Tide:
Here is an image I took of the HTX Resin on my Sparco Arrows:
I am happy with this purchase and can't wait to try these gloves out this weekend @ Summit Point Main w/PCA Schattenbaum!


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Environmental Project manager Senior (Job ID: 42730)
Location: 1611 W. Jackson St, Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $46,932.00-84,157.00 Yearly
For more information please contact Stephen Rice 602-712-7279 or email@example.com
The 2019 Historic Preservation Conference is June 12-14 in Prescott. This year's theme is "Preservation is Everybody's Business". Abstracts are now being accepted! https://azpreservation.com
At this time, I'm encouraging anyone with historical archaeology projects related to ranching to submit a paper, and be part of a session with some of Arizona's ranchers who have received a special invitation to participate.
Mary-Ellen Walsh, M.A., RPA
Cultural Resources Compliance Manager
Arizona State Historic Preservation Office
The Arizona Archaeological Council is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 AAC election.
President-elect- Christopher Rayle
Information Officer- Caitlin Stewart
Secretary- Kris Powell
Member-at-large- Caroline Klebacha
Member-at-large- Andrew Vorsanger
We look forward to having them on the board.
The AAC Board
Recent Reports on the Destruction of Arizona's Heritage
PHOENIX, ARIZONA November 2, 2018 – Arizona's public land is home to thousands of archaeological sites that are subject to state and federal laws enacted to ensure that places significant to Arizona's heritage are afforded consideration during planned development and, when feasible, preservation for the benefit of the people of Arizona. Recent media reports suggest that the Director of Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) may have willfully circumvented these laws, which may have resulted in the careless destruction of irreplaceable and potentially significant archaeological sites. The Arizona Archaeological Council (AAC) is deeply concerned by these allegations and requests that ASPT release documentation supporting the Director's claim that recent development work was accomplished in compliance with State and Federal law. If such documentation cannot be produced, it is the opinion of the AAC that a thorough and meaningful investigation by the office of the Governor of Arizona into the matter is required. The AAC acknowledges Governor Ducey's stance in support of Arizona's heritage and hopes his office will act with due diligence in this matter.
The AAC is a non-profit voluntary organization of more than 200 cultural heritage professionals dedicated to protection and preservation of Arizona's heritage through education and advocacy. The AAC embraces a diverse membership drawing from academics, private business, local communities and federal, state and tribal agencies. Our mission is to promote and coordinate communication and cooperation within the archaeological community, encourage the development and implementation of professional quality in research and reports, work for the preservation and conservation of the prehistoric and historic heritage of Arizona, uphold State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations that protect cultural resources, advocate and publicize these objectives in the state of Arizona, and promote greater understanding between archaeological organizations and Native American communities.
For media inquiries, contact the AAC President Dave Hart at firstname.lastname@example.com or 928.266.6651.
There have been recent changes to the AAC Fall Conference Program. The newest program can be downloaded here.
The AAC Fall Conference program is now available for download.
Applications are now being accepted.
Deadline: December 17, 2018
Applications available at
The Native American Scholarships Fund is an endowment established to foster a sense of shared purpose and positive interaction between archaeologists and Native Americans. Scholarships are open to all Native peoples from anywhere in the Americas, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Indigenous Pacific Islanders.
The following competitive scholarships are currently offered:
SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship and NSF Scholarship for Archaeological Training: To support archaeological training or a research program for Native American students or employees of tribal cultural preservation programs (up to $5,000).
SAA Native American Undergraduate Archaeology Scholarship: To support undergraduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $5,000).
SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship: To support graduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $10,000).
The 2018 AAC polls are open. Log in and vote under the members access section on the AAC website by October 17th. Results will be announced at the AAC conference on October 19th.
Pueblo Grande Museum has nearly 40 reports available for sale in the Museum book store. These reports include technical monographs on Phoenix area archaeological investigations as well as more synthetic studies. The Museum encourages you to visit the link below to see if there are books that might enhance your, or your company's, libraries.
The AAC wishes to identify a new Editor for the JAzArch. Glen Rice's term ends 1 January 2019, and he has informed the Editorial Panel that he will not seek a second term. The Editor's duties include (but are not limited to):
· Promoting the publication of scholarly research relating to Arizona's archaeological record;
· Working with guest editors and peer reviewers to ensure the clarity and accuracy of published articles;
· Maintaining effective and timely communication with authors and peer reviewers;
· Working with the Managing Editor to organize the distribution of electronic and printed copies of the journal to subscribers.
The JAzArch Editorial Panel is responsible for selecting the prospective new Editor, after which the candidate must be ratified by the AAC Board. To facilitate the transition between incoming and outgoing editors, an overlap in terms is desired. Thus, the Editorial Panel hopes to identify a new editor well before January. Individuals interested in taking on this challenging position are encouraged to submit a resume and statement of interest to: email@example.com by September 28th, 2018.
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A Great Victory for TBS Cricket
TBS Primary Boys cricket team played our neighbours KISC in a very competitive game on the new Astro field on Thursday.
Some great bowling performances from TBS and fantastic batting resulted in a 79 to 30 runs victory. We are looking forward to our next cricket outing already!


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In my last post, I talked a lot about the difference between 3D and 5D energies and how they related to ascension signs and symptoms.
We are seeing, sensing, and experiencing a lot of "programmed" 3D energies right now keeping us stuck in fear mode. When this plays out in our emotional and mental fields, we experience this is as panic, anxiety and even depression, fostering that sense of doom and gloom, "worst case scenario" thinking, or feeling hopeless—worrying over why we're here or what we are "supposed" to do.
In contrast, when we operate within the realm of 5D energies, everything becomes a bit lighter because we have moved beyond or released that fear programming. We trust we have enough and that the world is full of potential. We have more energy and feel balanced. We go with the flow and become more creative in how we navigate life's challenges, and sometimes we even laugh about it!
But in my daily healing work I continue to encounter clients who are having a hard time shifting between the 3D and 5D energies.
One day they feel grounded, optimistic, and confident, when whammo something happens and they return to the cycle of fear-based thinking and loss of control. And they are not alone.
I too still struggle because the reality is there is a big gap between 3D and 5D energies. The more we can understand and observe these differences, the better we become at moving quickly through 3D energies and returning to the 5D frequencies.
The Challenge of Shifting Between 3D and 5D Energies
We know immediately when we enter a space where 3D energy is present. We feel tired or constrained. Perhaps we feel as if we cannot breath. Maybe our mood changes quickly and we become agitated or easily angered.
That's because we're experiencing the heavy and dense energy of the 3rd dimension. These energies feel constraining, limiting, and seem to hold us down. Personally, when I enter a space or am near someone who is heavy in 3D programming, I may experience coughing, heaviness, or a sense of fear I know is not my own.
We also know immediately when we are surrounded by 5D energies. We feel lighter and more free, as if the weight is literally being taken off our shoulders. When we're around someone carrying these frequencies, we experience a sense of calm, peace and sometimes even joy. We feel at home and as if we know the other person and ourselves at a deeper level.
It is natural that any transition between dense 3D energy and light 5D energy is jarring or at the very least confusing. We may experience the change in frequency as a sudden mood shift or a physical symptom. Perhaps your body experiences the change in frequency as lightheadedness, a sudden depression, or a frustration in a relationship. For others it could be ringing in ears or cold-like symptoms—the signs are endless.
These symptoms or mood changes don't just happen when we get slammed with 3D programming or fear. It can go both ways—moving from dense to light energy and vice versa.
When we do a lot of spiritual and energy work, we can also feel off and out of whack because our bodies have been working hard to download a lot of information or adjust to new frequencies. This is why a "spiritual high" can be followed by a physical or emotional crash.
The physical or emotional crash doesn't mean we're going backwards. It's just that our body is telling us it needs time (and often rest, good diet, and healthy patterns) to recuperate and integrate the experience. Integration can also feel somewhat like disconnection from guidance or as if we have lost touch or gone backwards in our skills, yet this is not the case.
Guidance is always there, but your body and mind are busy with the integrating frequencies and that sometimes feels like your guides are having a chat, a meeting or even a party without you. Trust me, it will all return to "normal" once you have balanced the new levels of information throughout your system.
As human beings, we're all over the place right now emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally because our meat-bodies struggle to move back and forth between the changing frequencies of this ascension cycle. The signs and symptoms that arise during these frequency shifts are the very same ascension signs and symptoms I keep talking about over and over again.
Because we are humans on the planet Earth, we will never fully operate and anchor in 5D (at least not in this lifetime!). We will continue to live in some semblance of our 3D reality, all while dipping our toes into the freedom of 5D flow that's more and more abundant, and so we need to find our own strategies to increase and ignite more flow channels and better integrate into the 5D frequencies that are available if you do the work to align to them.
Funny enough the solution on how to do this work lies within our very own meat-bodies when we train ourselves to pay attention to our emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental selves.
That's what the 4th dimension is for…
What is the 4th Dimension?
As we're learning, there is an energetic gap we cross when moving from 3D energies of fear, anxiety, and tiredness into the 5D energies of flow, abundance, unconditional love, and excitement for life. These energies of these two planes feel very different, and crossing the gap takes a lot of work and can wreak some havoc on our bodies.
In my personal work, this is when I use the 4th dimension as a helper in the process. The 4th dimension is sometimes hard to comprehend because it takes us out of our physical reality and the traditional limits of space and time.
But when we look at it from an energetic perspective, the 4th dimension IS the gap between 3D and 5D energies. It's the bridge or the space between thoughts and experiences.
We experience 4D it in the moments when we "step outside" ourselves to observe what the heck is actually going on within and around us.
Think of 4D as a layover at the airport between connecting flights. The flights are our actions, thoughts, and behaviors. The layover takes us outside of those experiences and put us in an in-between place where we can just sit back and observe all that is happening around us.
These are the brief moments we experience every so often when time seems to stop and we can see ourselves from the outside, which offers endless opportunity. Staying with the airport analogy, when we are in that layover, we see that we have multiple flight connections, endless opportunities for flight, all offered as individual choices, not just the two I began with upon arrival.
The 4th dimension is always available to us as a "place" to pause and layover before we re-engage with the physical world, and within that pause place there is endless choice. The end or final choice determines if I then choose to live out that experience in the 3D or the 5D reality. And the more we work with it, the more frequent these brief moments of noticing become and the easier we find our way to the flow of 5D choice.
Using Observer Mode to Navigate Ascension
When we move into the bridge of the 4th dimension and pause during the layover between heavy 3D energies and lighter 5D energies, we can see ourselves from the observer mode.
When we are in observer mode, we can more easily notice our:
- Emotional reactions and thoughts
- Physical behaviors and patterns
- Energy field and surrounding energies
- Physical symptoms
- Relationships
- And more
When we notice the thoughts and emotions that arise, we can observe how they affect our energy field and how they influence our actions and reactions to what's happening around us.
When we notice a physical pattern we keep repeating, we can observe what it's doing to our body (for good or not-so-good) and CHOOSE if we want to keep repeating the pattern.
The even deeper work is when we notice a physical pattern creating a physical, emotional or mental symptom, and here is when you want to use the FEEL center of the meat-body. When you feel a symptom arise, instead of fighting it, move deep into the FEEL of that manifested symptom to try and identify if it is truly yours and what may be causing it.
The more noticing we do without judgement, the more information we have to help us better personally navigate the changes in frequency we experience all around us in our every day.
If you choose, I invite you as always to share about your own experiences in the comments below. Know you are not alone in these challenges to continue to shift these energies. I too struggle, re-read my New Years post where I admitted that 2018 was one of the most difficult years for my Suzanne FEEL centers as just about every arena of my life took a hit as I traversed family, friends, peers and especially my self, digging out raw emotional fears and ingrained programming to find flow and ease…it's not fun work but well worth it.
Each day I continue to value every time I connect to that "observer" mode of the 4th—and I honor the chance to have multiple choices, endless gates to fly out of in that flight pattern to freedom. There is no one-way ticket to anywhere or anything.
Take a moment today (if you CHOOSE) to take a step back as the observer and realize the oneness between all things and maybe even see the light-heartedness and JOY in our strange human experience. And enjoy the flight!


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Sivananda Biscuits
I hear that these biscuits are served after Sivananda Yoga classes. I've never been to one, so don't know how true that is, but the biscuits are delicious, nutritious and not too heavy on the sugar.
Every time I make these for classes, I get asked for the recipe, so here it is again:
(makes about 12 large biscuits)
250g Oats
110g plain wholemeal flour
50g raisins (or other dried fruit according to your preference)
50g chopped nuts (whatever you like best. I also sometimes add seeds)
150g unrefined sugar
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger – half to 1 teaspoon each according to taste
Half teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
200ml sunflower or rapeseed oil
200ml soya milk or water or mixture of both (other non-dairy milks would also work)


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Captain Robert Chalker says that 50 year old Christopher Cash and 36 year old Olivia Dodson were located at a motel in Valdosta, Georgia.
The two were taken into custody without incident and will be brought back to Jefferson County to face numerous theft and weapon charges.
Stapleton, Ga. (WJBF) – Police in Jefferson County are urging those who live in parts of Stapleton to stay inside and lock their doors.
They say around 6:30 pm Saturday evening 50 year old Christopher Cash was spotted in a wooded area near Kilgore Road.
Police and the SWAT team have been searching for him since Thursday night.
He and Olivia Dodson are wanted in connection with stealing a backhoe.
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One of the great people I met on our Journey of Compassion to India was Char. We had several long bus rides together so we had lots of time to talk. In addition, she heard me teach for an hour on the 4 keys to hearing God's voice, and of course during the training we all journaled together and shared it with one another. Char sent me the following email concerning the Lord taking her to heaven to show her her children, who had died... years ago. What a touching story. What a Wonderful Counselor we have!
Char states: Here is the testimony of my vision of seeing my kids after following your steps to hearing God's voice.
I saw heaven today. I had to climb a small ladder into a hole in the upper part of the ceiling - a small round hole. Once up through the hole - a grassy plain lay before me. A whole array of beautiful flowers. A stream trickled down over a bed of rocks. The water was clear as it trickled over the bed of rocks. A bridge made of stone crossed over the stream. In my mind I could picture Jesus laying the rock one on top of the other in order to make me this bridge out of His LOVE for me. I was also shown the outside of my cabin. A quaint place that was made for me in paradise. It was a log cabin with a front porch - pillars held up the roof over the porch.
I began to get excited after I realized I was in Heaven and what Jesus had shown me and asked to see my child that I had lost in a birthing accident. Jesus not only showed me Isaac, He showed me my daughter whom I lost to an early pregnancy miscarriage 8 months after I lost Isaac. Isaac wore his hair in a mohawk, and his eyes shined bright green/blue like my own eyes. Lily (whom I did not name, she received her name from Jesus) had straight brown hair and looks like Aaron (my husband) - Same brown hair, same softness as both Canaan and Dennis (my children here) and Aaron. Just a sweet natured little girl dressed in white.
Isaac was more clear to me and I could see that Isaac was full of the same energy as myself (a bit rambunctious and full of excitement), a very energetic boy of about 8 years old. Lily stayed back a little, maybe with a more shy personality. She was about 6 years old, and both children are growing at the same rate they would be here on earth. The impression was that these kids hung out near my cabin waiting for me to come home.
Note from Mark: This was an inner healing prayer experience. Inner healing occurs when God shows us His perspective and that living truth brings restoration and hope to the broken places in our hearts. We teach on inner healing in one of the chapters in our Counseled by God material as well as in Prayers That Heal the Heart. You can also find more stories of inner healing encounters in When Heaven Touches Earth.
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In many ways last year was a watershed moment for drug addiction in this country. A dialogue was started about the nature of addiction and society's relationship to the addict that has the possibility to change the way we, as a country, think about addiction.
Just about every week the news reported about the mounting issue that many communities throughout the country were facing in regards to opiates and it reached critical mass when it was revealed that in 2015 more people died from heroin overdoses than from gun-related incidents. This fact was startling to many, as it was the first time this occurred in the nation's history, but as shocking as this statistic was, it was a long time in the making.
The main cause of the issue we now see with opiates in the country started in the late 90s, with the introduction of the drug Oxycontin into American markets. Not much was initially known about how addictive the drug was and because of this, it was prescribed rather liberally for the next few years, which essentially caused an entirely new generation of addicted peoples to spring up overnight.
By the early 2000s it was discovered that the drug was incredibly addictive and so efforts were made to curtail its sale, but by that point, the damage was done and now cut off from their supply many Oxycontin addicts had to turn to other means to get their fix.
Many turned to heroin in order to deal with their addiction, while some started to abuse the new, and at the time legal, synthetic opioids that were being produced overseas. These new synthetic opioids only compounded the problem because they were readily available online and legally attainable for a time. Law enforcement agencies did their best in order to try to stop the flow of these drugs, but they were woefully unprepared to deal with the scope of the issue and lacked the legal precedent to do anything.
Ten years on and we are now faced with another issue, in regards to the opiate issue in this country, and that is the foreign fentanyl that heroin is being cut with on the street level. This fentanyl is often times hundreds of times more powerful than its opiate counterparts and because of this many unsuspecting addicts have experienced fatal overdoses.
While opiate addiction has always been an issue, now more than ever the need to get clean and sober has become imperative. The risk of overdosing has increased exponentially and so anytime that you use an opiate; you take your life into your hands.
Here at Pinnacle Recovery's Opiate Addiction Rehab Center In Utah, we understand this and we understand just how difficult it can be to break the chains of addiction and find recovery. At our Utah Opiate Rehab, we seek to give all of our clients the tools and resources they need so they can finally overcome their addiction and find the sustained recovery they have always wanted.
Signs and Symptoms Of Opiate Addiction
Opiate addiction, like the kind we treat at our Opiate Addiction Rehab Center In Utah, can be a subtle foe. Many times teenagers and young adults start to abuse painkillers for recreational reasons and within a very short period of time, they find themselves hopelessly addicted to the drug. They may wake up one day and decide that they are not going to use, only to start feeling the withdrawal symptoms associated with opiates. These symptoms usually include:
· Nausea
· Depression
· Insomnia
· Increased agitation
· Muscle cramping
· Intense cravings
When a person reaches the stage in their opiate addiction where they begin to experience withdrawal symptoms, it can be increasingly difficult for them to quit. Many times these withdrawal symptoms will manifest before the person is aware of what they are and they may just think that they are suffering from the flu. However, they will find that when they use an opiate again their symptoms go away, which in turn creates a cycle of addiction that can persist for years.
If you have reached this point in your addiction then you will want to seek professional help, like the kind we offer at our Opiate Addiction Rehab Center In Utah, because often times the drawback to the drug can be too powerful to fight alone.
What To Expect At Our Utah Opiate Addiction Rehab Center
While withdrawal symptoms from opiate addiction are seldom life-threatening, they can be incredibly uncomfortable, to the point where many people are driven back into their addiction in order to quell these feelings. This is why the first stage in the opiate addiction treatment process is usually always detox.
By attending detox a person addicted to opiates can safely and securely experience withdrawal symptoms surrounded by understanding people, in an environment that is void of temptation. This allows them to not feel the need to go back out and use and they are able to make it through this tenuous part of their recovery unscathed and sober.
Once the detox portion of their treatment program is complete they can then go on to attend an inpatient treatment program that will introduce them to outside 12 Step meetings and offer them individual and group therapies that will show them how to cope with their newly sober life. The inpatient portion of the treatment process makes up a bulk of the treatment programming and it is during this phase that many people begin to experience the changes necessary for sustained recovery.
After this is completed they will then go on to an outpatient program or some other form of aftercare in order to ensure they transition successfully back into everyday life with their sobriety intact.
Get The Help You Deserve At Our Opiate Addiction Rehab Center In Utah
If you think that you have a problem with an opiate addiction and you believe that you need to seek a treatment program because of it, then call the professionals at Pinnacle Recovery's Opiate Addiction Rehab Center In Utah today, at 1-866-301-0573. Our trained staff knows exactly what you are going through, and knows exactly what you need in order to finally overcome your addiction. Contact us today to learn more!


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Feb. 18 - 22, 2013
International News
Male soccer players more prone to hamstring strains
Reuters (Wire Service)
..."In terms of the muscle mechanics, I don't know if there is any gender difference there," Bing Yu, from the physical therapy division at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, told Reuters Health. "But I know that probably females are more flexible. That means that during the same movement, the male may have a higher (chance of) muscle strain," said Yu, who has studied hamstring injuries but wasn't involved in the new research.
National News
Acupuncture helped allergies -- a little, study says
The Los Angeles Times
..."In an accompanying editorial, Dr. Remy Coeytaux of the Duke Clinical Research Institute and Jongbae Park of the University of North Carolina said the study lends "compelling support to the effectiveness" of acupuncture for seasonal rhinitis. And that should lead to additional research in the role of acupuncture in our healthcare system."
Rural teens at high risk for pregnancy, analysis finds
USA Today
..."What's behind the high rural teen birth rate? One factor is that even with all of the improvements in birth control methods, availability "lags far behind availability for teens living in urban and metro areas," says Julia De Clerque, a research fellow and investigator at the University of North Carolina Sheps Center for Health Services Research. She was not involved in the study."
The Whole Community Gets A Health Boost From HIV Treatment
"Morning Edition" National Public Radio
"Over the last few decades, one of the most perplexing questions in global health is how to stop HIV. ...Infectious disease specialist Dr. Myron Cohen at the University of North Carolina, who wasn't involved in this study, calls the findings "a home run." Cohen published a landmark report in 2011, showing that HIV treatment nearly eliminates the chance an infected person will transmit the virus to a partner."
State and Local News
UNC students boogie non-stop for N.C. Children's Hospital
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
Dance marathon. Picture the old photographs of couples desperate for money, barely able to stand on their feet, hoping that they can outlast other couples on the floor and take home a cash prize. The UNC Dance Marathon? Not like that. Not like that at all. ... When the dance marathon started out in 1999, 75 dancers raised $40,000, and the money was used to help parents pay for parking, gas, and toiletries when they visited their children at the hospital, Ayotte said.
Related Links: http://www.heraldsun.com/opinion/x670454107/Unmet-goal-still-a-win-for-sick-kids
Medicaid expansion needed in North Carolina for many reasons (Opinion-Editorial Column)
The Charlotte Observer
From Adaora A. Adimora, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA, professor of Medicine at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and vice chair of the HIV Medicine Association in Arlington, Va.: As a physician who cares for uninsured patients, I see a North Carolina decision to participate in the federally supported Medicaid expansion as an easy one. It's a chance to keep my patients and our state healthier.
TBJ unveils Health Care Heroes Awards finalists
The Triangle Business Journal
Triangle Business Journal on Tuesday unveiled 29 finalists for its 2013 Health Care Heroes Awards. The finalists – doctors, nurses, volunteers and administrators – will be honored at an awards dinner on March 21 at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel. A list of the honorees, individuals and organizations appears below. ...Dr. Carey Anders, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center...Charles Perou, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center...UNC Department of Family Medicine/Piedmont Health...Dr. John van Aalst, UNC Health Care
UNC researchers say baby brains could presage Alzheimer's or other adulthood diseases
News & Observer
"The medial temporal lobe plays an important role in memory," said Rebecca Knickmeyer, a UNC assistant professor of psychiatry and co-author of the research, published last month in Cerebral Cortex, an online journal. "The idea is that this is an anatomical vulnerability. If you start out with less, you might hit active symptoms earlier in life."
Numbers at odds in Medicaid expansion debate
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Lawmakers are poised to deny health coverage to 500,000 people under a measure making its way through the N.C. General Assembly, but the rationale for the move remains hotly contested. ...Other experts pointed to a national study looking at the law's effects in Wisconsin that put the so-called "crowd out" effect in that state at closer to 8 percent. "It's conflicting; there's not really a consensus," said Jonathan Oberlander, a health policy professor at the UNC School of Medicine.


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Who doesn't love shopping? But then, shopping also involves hassles like driving in heavy traffic, finding places to park, walking around malls just to find that one pair of shoes or clothes. And more often, you don't find what you need. Well, all that is history since the arrival of online Shopping apps. Now all you have to do is sit in the comfort of your home, browse through tens of thousands of selections and choose what you want. Just with one tap of your smart phone. In today's hectic world where time is in short supply, shopping apps are a blessing. Fashor is one of the thousands of fashion retail apps available to the discerning customer today.
How it works
Fashor App for Android specializes in the latest and best fashion, clothes and accessories from trending designers across India. The specially curated collection offered by Fashor ensures you get your pick from the very best. Fashor believes not just in selling clothes, but in giving access to fashion that matches your lifestyle. The inventory offered by Fashor is wide to accommodate different tastes. But the common theme across the selections is exclusivity and uniqueness of each item. Despite the up-market feel, the pricing offered is quite sensible and pocket-friendly.
The selection is updated daily with new creations curated by fashionistas from all over the country. The selections include daily wear and party wear for women. The Fashor android app offers you easy-to-browse sections such as New Arrivals, Indo-Western, Premium, Kurta Sets, Under 1000 etc. offers you easy-to-browse sections such as New Arrivals offers you easy-to-browse sections such as New Arrivals which makes selecting and shopping simple. The color and size filters make it easy to zero in on exactly what you want. The no return policy is a bit of a dampener.
Fashor android app is free to download on the Google Play Store. It is a good app to download for women who want to stay ahead of the fashion curve, Fashor app offers exclusive fashion at not-so exorbitant prices.


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1UP Mario Burger:
Instructables.com first introduced the public to this Nintendo-themed veggie burger, and it quickly picked up appreciation in the hamburger 'hood. Gobble up the mushroom-shaped treat, and you may just earn yourself an extra life!
The Luther Burger:
The Luther Burger sandwiches the contents of your standard bacon cheeseburger between two glazed donuts, sparking heated Internet debate since its debut on ThisIsWhyYoureFat.com and 1nation.com. Rumored to be inspired by Luther Vandross, its origin can only really be traced back to a mention in a 2006 episode of The Boondocks.
The Fifth Third Burger:
The newest addition to the West Michigan Whitecaps' ballpark menu is picking up quite a bit of media attention, having recently been featured on "Inside Edition", "The Today Show" and the Early Show. Named after Fifth Third Bancorp, the team sponsor, the burger weighs in at a whopping 4 lbs and packs 4,800 calories, stacking five one-third pound hamburger patties, chili, nacho cheese, Fritos, salsa, lettuce, tomato and sour cream on an 8-inch sesame seed bun.
The Aussie:
"The Aussie" from downtown Manhattan's Burger Burger loads a gently-toasted brioche bun with a 6oz angus patty, which is then topped with lettuce, tomato, a thick slab of roasted beet and a fried egg "for good measure," says Daniel Krieger, the official Downtown Lunch Correspondent for MidtownLunch.
The French Onion Burger:
The French Onion Burger from Burger Deluxe in Wayne, NJ is one of many palate-friendly burgers fueling the outbreak of gourmet burger joints across the country (not to mention the world!). Capped with a crunchy Parmesan-panko topping, sautéed onions and provolone cheese, the burger needs no further explanation of its culinary merits.
The Original Burger:
Ranked high on GQ's infamous "The 20 Hamburger's You Must Eat Before You Die" list, we couldn't resist including this seared burger on toast from Louis Lunch—a restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut, that claims to be the birthplace of the hamburger. It pairs a freshly-ground steak patty with Louis's works, which include onions (grilled into the burger as it cooks) and sliced tomato. Just don't ask for ketchup—it's forbidden at the establishment.
The Double Toastie Burger:
Certainly the most gluttonous on this list, the Double Toastie Burger involves stacking 100% British-beef burger patties, thin-cut Spanish chorizo and Monterey Jack cheese between several layers of cheddar-bacon Toasties (bread stuffed with—you guessed it—bacon and cheddar). Douse with spicy barbecue sauce.
The Butter Burger:
Yes, people really do eat these. According to RoadFood.com, they hail from Milwaukee, where "there is no such thing as too much butter." Each serving packs up to two tablespoons of butter, which is spread on the bun and used to cook the burger, as well as any accompanying toppings.
The Bulgogi Burger:
Bulgogi is a Korean meat dish which involves marinating beef in a salty-and-sweet mixture of soy sauce, garlic, sugar and sesame oil and cooking over an open flame. This recipe borrows a few traditional American burger essentials like eggs and breadcrumbs to help shape the meat into patties, then piles each burger high with hot-and-spicy kimchi (a signature Korean fermented cabbage dish).
The Hamburgler:
At first glance, Muu-Muu's burger on a baguette just looks like an elongated burger stuffed with fries—but we like to think of it as an homage to the low-brow American obsession with stuffing sandwiches with just about anything made of potatoes (chips, mashed spuds, etc.) in hope of creating the perfect bite.


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Tens of thousands of people have requested asylum in Austria, a country of roughly 8.5 million people, and Kurz believes their presences places a daunting economic burden on the country.
"We don't want to pay hundreds of millions of euros in family support for foreign children a year who don't even live in Austria…It is unfair to pay out these sums to the same extent when the costs of living are substantially less elsewhere." he said.
Known for his anti-immigration stance, Kurz modeled his proposal after a deal struck between Turkey and the European Union to reduce the number of Syrian migrants from entering Europe, suggesting that a similar agreement could be met with North African countries, including Libya.
Gabriel noted that the continuing unrest in Libya made such a deal unlikely, "We have a state in Turkey, whatever one's opinion about it is…Not so in Libya," he said.
The German foreign minister also believes that housing large numbers of immigrants and refugees in Tunisia would have a "destabilising" effect on a country with it's own deep institutional difficulties.
Germany's foreign ministry recently reported that 2,500 migrants were attacked in 2016, with an average of ten attacks a day. At least 560 people, including 43 children, were injured as a result of these crimes.
These incidents include arson on refugee shelters, and other hate crimes.
In December 2016, Kurz suggested an "Australian model" for dealing with the influx of undocumented immigrants, which would entail loading migrants and refugees onto boats and returning them to their country of origin or delivering them to detention centers in Europe.
During a summit in Brussels Kurz told Politico, "We have to stop illegal migrants at the external border, care for them, bring them back to their countries of origin, and if that is not possible, protect them in centers outside Europe that we operate and finance," adding, "That should happen 'the sooner the better.'"


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As I wrote about earlier, our motel in Rosslyn was near the Iwo Jima Memorial, which adjoins Arlington National Cemetary. Thus, a walk to the former lead to a walk through the later. We did this a couple of times during our stay. First, we walked from our motel past Iwo Jima along the entry road to Arlington National Cemetery to cross the Memorial Bridge, then followed the Mall to the National gallery of Art, where we viewed the Dying Gaul and other galleries. On our last morning, before driving home, we walked to Arlington National Cemetery to circle the sections from our Civil War through WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and ceremonies set up for later that day. Along the entry road, on foot, we could take time to observe the many sculptures in hedge niches, which I had never notice when driving in to find parking.
As our walks were early (the gate open at 8 a.m.) we could view the row-upon-row of grave markers without umbrella-weilding guides and clusters of disinterested to bemused tourists ticking another to-be-seen place from their itineraries. I recalled a walk through the cemetery a decade or more ago with one of my nephews. He had a low attention span for to-be-seen places, preferring more adventuresome activities. As a good uncle I counselled him that the way to voice his opinion was not to moan and roll his eyes, but state that he had enjoyed the experience and was ready to move on. After we passed by the main stops along our walk, he smiled and sarcastically said, "Uncle Oscar, I have had a good time. I'm ready to go." Well, at least he listened to me.
As we were alone, we could walk a little more leisurely. We ascended the hill to the Lee-Custis house, walking along the garden lined with graves of Union soldiers from 1864-65. I recalled another story told by a friend who lives in the Shenandoah valley, whose ancestors were on the Confederate side of the division. She can recount the various offenses that the Union armies bestowed upon her family and community, from arresting and killing non-combatants to stabling their horse in the church yards to defile the holy ground with horse dung. She told about her tour to Arlington National Cemetery, and the guide's comment that the cemetery formed during our Civil War when the Union forces began to bury their soldiers to prevent General Lee from returning to his home that overlooks Washington, D.C. after the war. She stated that the guide made a comment about the cemetery having only Union soldiers. She interrupted him and marched him a few plots over to show him the graves of the Confederate soldiers. Never cross a southern lady.
As we turned back from the southern boundary of the cemetery, the bells at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier began to ring, 9 a.m. We stopped at the tomb to observe the changing of the guard. We have seen this before in tourist season. On this morning, we and three others stood in silence.
On our walk back to the north gate, we crossed below the Lee-Custis House. There burns the Eternal Flame at JFK's memorial. For whatever human and political flaws he may have possessed, in many ways he represents our ideals of mid-20th century citizenship. We are a nation of individuals and must strive to direct our individuality for the betterment of each other. Yet, in the background stands the house which represents the conflict of private and public duty. A home taken in war. Someone's garden turned into a graveyard. Life and death are never far apart. Memory will only be eternal if we visit the memorials of our past, and know when we need to leave quietly, to return to living.


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Creating a Strategic Pastoral Reading Rotation
Healthy pastoral leadership requires the balance of various tensions. You have to provide guidance and care for the people in your flock, but you are also responsible for your personal growth and development. You have to be available for the people in your congregation, but not at the expense of your own family. People look to you to be a strong leader, a capable manager, and a spiritual savant.
The growth of a leader should never plateau, and if you want to continue to develop and challenge yourself, you need to be a reader—but what do you read?
We are drawn to the content that we are already passionate about. However, if you only read about what you enjoy, you will only grow in one direction. It is like going to the gym every day to do bench presses. You are only developing one muscle group—yet slowly becoming imbalanced.
How do you become more balanced in your reading life? You can create a reading schedule that focuses on different roles and responsibilities. The right reading rotation helps you maintain your leadership equilibrium. Here are some areas you want to hit regularly:
1. The Bible
As a pastor, you spend a lot of time in Scripture. It is easy for that time to be entirely focused on reading it on behalf of your congregation. As you read, you are thinking of sermons, counseling, encouragements, and the many different ways God's Word intersects with the needs of your church.
You also need to spend consistent time in Scripture where you are the sole recipient of its encouragements, lessons, and admonishments. Your spiritual life requires that you spend time in the Bible as a disciple, and sometimes that means turning off the pastor part of your brain that reads on behalf of others.
2. Bestsellers
Maybe you do not resonate with a lot of stuff on the bestsellers list (Christian or otherwise). It is still helpful to dip into it occasionally. By periodically throwing a bestseller or two into your reading cycle, you can better understand what resonates with the general public.
Tuning in to popular titles offers clarity into the questions people ask and the answers they receive. This understanding equips you to speak to them in ways that they find meaningful. The point is not necessarily to pick the latest books apart but to improve your perspective on people's needs and interests.
3. Pastoral Leadership
God calls people into ministry, but that does not mean that it comes naturally. Every pastor still has things to learn about communication and leadership effectiveness. Thankfully, we can learn from those who have gone before us.
Pastoral leadership books help us learn from the experiences of others. When we avail ourselves of their advice, we save ourselves a lot of time. They will tell us what has worked for them, and more importantly, what has not. If someone else's experience can help us avoid the pitfalls of ministry, it is worth it.
If you are not sure where to start, we have put together a helpful reading list for pastors.
4. Management
As you know, the job of a pastor is not merely about spiritual guidance. There is some management involved as well. Running a church has some similarities to running other businesses. You have to care for your staff and volunteers, keep systems and procedures running effectively, and stay financially viable.
A lot of pastors struggle in this area. They got into ministry to shepherd their flock, and these other areas are not things that they feel particularly strong in or equipped for. That is why it is good to pepper your reading list with good management books.
Make sure to add some books on team development and business management into your rotation. The goal is not to make the church function like a business; it is to excel in those areas where the two intersect. The better you can handle the business side of running a church, the more you can devote yourself to providing spiritual direction.
5. Relationships
As a pastor, you are called on to speak into people's relationships. They want your advice for dealing with spouses, parents, children, and bosses. You also have your own relationships to maintain. Maintaining this balance can be a bit of a high-wire act.
Consider including relationship books in your reading cycle. Books about marriage or parenting not only help you, but they can also give you insights for others. Make sure to include books for relationships outside of your area of reference. If you are married, read books about the challenges of single life; if you do not have children, read about parenting. It is incredibly important to have windows into perspectives you cannot immediately relate to. It will make you a better pastor.
Something Old, Something New
Reading well requires a reading list that is not just based on whim or recommendation. You want to be intentional about your reading so you can capitalize on your strengths while developing some of your weaker areas. You need a strategic reading list.
As you put this list together, do not forget to look backward as well as forward. If you are only reading the latest books on ministry and spirituality, you are going to miss out on the wisdom of Christians and leaders who have gone before. Make sure you are reading cutting-edge material and classics.
Reading as a Team
Reading is not just an essential discipline for senior leaders—it will improve the cohesion, morale, and productivity of your entire staff. If you are interested in learning how to choose, read, and process books with your team, download a free copy of Start Reading for a Change.


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Japan to establish a special police unit for the security of the Senkaku Islands
Tokyo: Japan has taken another important decision for the security of the Senkaku Islands, within its jurisdiction, in the East China Sea. Japan has initiated moves to build a particular police unit equipped with the most modern automatic weapons for the security of Senkaku and other islands nearby. A local news channel made this announcement. […]Read More »


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The animals in this circus are happy! They get treated well by Sir Sidney, enjoy their friends and only do a few shows a week. Life is good. Then Sir Sidney needs a rest and puts a new man in charge. Boy, do things change!
Algonquin Books and Net Galley allowed me to read this ebook for review (thank you). It will be published September 10th.
If your child likes animals, this is a great story for them. It's funny, silly, and a good read. The illustrations are great.
Barnabas Brambles comes in with a whip and sees only how much money he can make. He fires the engineers and puts the acrobats in their place (this is a BIG mistake). He schedules daily shows, tries to chase off the mice and the crow, and he decides to get rid of Leo, the lion. And all this happens in one week!
As the mishaps pick up and he misses shows and writes bad checks, Mr. Brambles sees everything falling apart. When Sir Sidney attends the last performance, he sees how bad everything is. He also sees Mr. Bramble apologize. From there, things get better.
This was an amusing story with lots of laughing points but it also has a message about doing things well and not being so focused on money. I liked it. Why don't you give it a try?
Happy reading.
I'm Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie, bookworm and bookseller. I have been selling books since January of 2000. It's a homebased business and I sell online only. Here is my website: http:www.bookfaerie.com I offer free shipping stateside. It's a one woman endeavor, and I love working for myself. I have over 6,000 books online now. I do book reviews from a reader's point-of-view and try to spread the magic of reading.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
The Show Must Go On! Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise
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