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Working within CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities' Division of Human Development and Disability, the mission of the Disability and Health Team is to promote the health, well-being, independence, productivity, and full participation in society by people with disabilities. Program activities include assessing and monitoring the prevalence of disability in the United States; assessing the health status of people with disabilities; describing the risk factors and costs associated with secondary conditions and poor health; developing health promotion interventions to reduce secondary health issues and reduce disparities between people with and without disabilities; evaluate the effectiveness and cost of health interventions; offering training to health professionals who are interested in the field of disability and public health; and supporting conferences to facilitate and stimulate dialogue, disseminate and exchange information, establish research and policy priorities, and outline and undertake next steps.
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The CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) consists of nine divisions that support a variety of activities that improve the nation's health by preventing chronic diseases and their risk factors. Program activities include supporting states' implementation of public health programs; public health surveillance; translation research; and developing tools and resources for stakeholders at the national, state, and community levels. The Center's surveillance activities provide data and statistics relevant to each of its program areas.
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CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to maintain and improve the health of the American people by promoting a healthy environment and by preventing premature death and avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors. NCEH is committed to safeguarding the health of populations that are particularly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards - children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
The mission of the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) is to promote the health of babies, children and adults and enhance the potential for full, productive living. The center includes three divisions - the Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, the Division of Human Development and Disability, and the Division of Blood Disorders. It works to identify the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities; help children to develop and reach their full potential; and promote health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities, including blood disorders. NCBDDD seeks to accomplish these goals through research, partnerships, and prevention and education programs.
The NICHD is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NICHD has primary responsibility for conducting and supporting basic, translational, and clinical research in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences related to child and maternal health, in medical rehabilitation, and in the reproductive sciences. Information specialists are available to respond to inquiries Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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The goal of this nonprofit organization is to further support, education, and research efforts for individuals and their families affected by alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD).
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The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is an international, non-profit medical society of health care professionals from 30 disciplines and 40 countries who treat and/or research birth defects of the head and face. For more than 50 years, the members of ACPA have served an important role in the multidisciplinary management of children and adults with cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniofacial anomalies. While ACPA's focus is on professional education, such as with its annual scientific meeting, the affiliated Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) serves to educate the public about facial difference. The Foundation operates the CLEFTLINE (1-800-24-CLEFT), a toll-free referral service for parents and patients, and sends informational packets to callers who request them. Both organizations operate out of the National Office.
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The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) organization of families, caregivers and medical professionals who care about those with Angelman Syndrome. The foundation's mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through education and information, research, advocacy and support for individuals with Angelman Syndrome, their families, and other concerned parties.
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Angioma Alliance is a non-profit international patient advocacy organization created by people affected by cavernous angioma (cerebral cavernous malformation). The organization works to inform and support individuals affected by CCM while facilitating improved diagnosis and management of the illness through education and research.
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The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (AGSD) is a nonprofit support group, established in 1979, for families and persons affected by glycogen storage disease (GSD). AGSD was organized to promote and protect the interests of all persons affected by GSD; to coordinate scientific, educational, and charitable activities related to GSD; to act as a clearinghouse on GSD-related matters; and to publish and distribute material to doctors and other interested persons. AGSD holds a yearly conference focusing on the latest research, care, and treatments available to affected persons.
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The Association for Neuro-Metabolic Disorders, (ANMD), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1984 at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor. ANMD's primary objective is to serve as an advocate organization for families of patients with neuro-metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), galactosemia and biotinidase. ANMD provides educational information for parents and children; provides networking information on support groups for new parents; supports scientific research into the treatments of neuro-metabolic disorders.
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Autism Speaks is the largest national, private autism organization, founded in 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright. Through mergers in the last three years with Autism Coalition Research and Education (ACRE), National Alliance of Autism Research (NAAR), and Cure Autism Now (CAN), Autism Speaks has a collective history of over 30 years of autism experience. Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc. (BDRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides parents and expectant parents with information about birth defects and support services for their children. BDRC has a parent-matching program that links families who have children with similar birth defects. BDRC also sponsors the National Birth Defect Registry, a research project that studies associations between birth defects and exposures to radiation, medication, alcohol, smoking, chemicals, pesticides, lead, mercury, dioxin and other environmental toxins. Each year, BDRC responds to thousands of birth defect information requests from all over the world. BDRC's on-line environmental health updates provide thousands of parents, professionals and organizations with daily news on the latest birth defect research.
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CHERUBS is a volunteer organization that provides support, information and resources related to Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). Membership in the organization is open to adult survivors and parents of children born with CHD. The organizations is funded by charitable donations and sponsors.
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Children's Craniofacial Association is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, headquartered in Dallas,Texas, dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with facial differences and their families. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions. CCA's mission is to empower and give hope to individuals and families affected by facial differences.
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Children's PKU Network is a nonprofit agency founded in 1991 by the parents of a child diagnosed with PKU (Phenylketonuria). The agency offers support through various programs to assist families with newly diagnosed infants with PKU and other metabolic disorders. A referral service serves as a medium for sharing information on obtaining needed services. A Maternal PKU Express Pack is available to women with PKU. PKU is a rare metabolic disorder that affects approximately 1 in every 15,000 births in the United States. Although not curable, PKU is treatable by adherence to a strict diet, devoid of fats and aspartame.
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The Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to optimizing the quality of life for individuals affected by facial birth defects. It is the public service arm of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Callers can request information about cleft palate/craniofacial treatment teams and parent-patient support groups in their local region.
In addition, the CPF provides the following services: comprehensive information to educate patients, families, and professionals; telephone and online counseling and support service through the Cleftline 1-800-24-CLEFT (1-800-242-5338); research to learn about prevention and care; Cleftline Teddy Bears with repaired cleft lips; advocacy for family-centered team care; and, awards for a minimum of three $500 college scholarships each year to young adults affected by cleft and craniofacial birth defects.
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C.H.I.N. is a national organization that provides reliable information, advocacy, support services, financial assistance and resources to families of children with congenital heart defects and acquired heart disease, and adults with congenital heart defects.
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The Dysautonomia Center at NYU Langone Medical Center brings together physicians, researchers and nursing staff to focus on the research and treatment of autonomic disorders in children and adults. The Center offers an accredited fellowship program to train young physicians and a post-doctoral research fellowship to train young scientists in autonomic nervous system physiology. Our outpatient clinical service is dedicated to the diagnosis of autonomic disorders and the management of these conditions in adults and children. In addition to our clinical services, we have a number of approved studies and trials aimed at better understanding and treating different autonomic disorders. The Center is supported by grants from the Dysautonomia Foundation, Inc. and the National Institutes for Health.
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The Dysautonomia Foundation is an international organization created in 1951, to provide services for patients with Familial Dysautonomia, a Jewish genetic disorder. We support a Treatment and Evaluation Center at NYU Medical Hospital in NYC as well as a satellite center at Hadassah Hospital - Israel. The Foundation funds research into FD leading to a cure. It also offers support services to families including information on Treatment and Research.
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The Dysautonomia Information Network (DINET) is a volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to raise awareness of autonomic nervous system dysfunction and to promote dysautonomia education, support and networking.
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Founded in 1999 and professionally certified as a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization in 2002, the Dysautonomia Youth Network of America, Inc. (DYNA) is the first and only 501(c) (3) non-profit organization in existence specifically for childhood/adolescent/young adult onset dysautonomia conditions. The organization proudly serves patients, caregivers, families, physicians, researchers, educators and the public at large. Most DYNA members reside in the United States but some members hail from as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, England, South America, and Singapore. In addition to members reflecting the geographical diversity of dysautonomia conditions, they also reflect the diversity of dysautonomia conditions themselves. Members have a host of conditions such as: Post-Viral Dysautonomia, Generalized Autonomic Failure, Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS)/Vasovagal Syncope, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Neurally Mediated Hypotension (NMH), Post-Viral Dysautonomia, Non-Familial Dysautonomia and Multiple System Atrophy.
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association is a non-profit organization serving children and adults throughout the United States with severe craniofacial deformities resulting from birth defects, injuries, or disease. There is never a charge for any service provided. FACES provides financial assistance for expenses incurred while traveling away from home to a craniofacial center for reconstructive surgery and/or evaluation, based on financial and medical need of the family. FACES furnishes information about craniofacial centers and publishes a brochure which further details the scope of our organization. FACES provides referrals to other available resources and organizations, maintains up-to-date information on specific diseases or birth defects, and assists in getting families in touch with other families who have a child with the same disorder.
Review Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016
The Foundation for Faces of Children (FFC) is a New England-based, non-profit organization, and a national source of information about craniofacial conditions. FFC is dedicated to improving the lives of children with craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip and palate and other head and facial anomalies. The organization concentrates its efforts on education, training, family support systems, and the dissemination of accurate information. FFC also funds targeted research about the causes, treatments, and outcomes of these conditions. Additional services provided by FFC include (1) a scholarship program for young adult residents of New England who were born with a facial difference and are pursuing post-secondary education, (2) a Web site containing medically reviewed information about the major craniofacial conditions and a host of other information of interest to parents and patients, and (3) a video about cleft lip and palate.
Founded in 1983, the Hydrocephalus Association is a national non-profit organization. Our mission is to eliminate the challenges of hydrocephalus by stimulating innovative research and providing support, education and advocacy for individuals, families and professionals dealing with the complex issue of the condition. Families are empowered with educational materials, informed about the latest research, and have access to quality health care. The association advocates for increased research and funding to advance understanding, improve diagnosis and treatment, and find a cure.
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The Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Support Group's mission is to provide support for K-T Syndrome patients and their families. Their objectives in accomplishing this mission are: to act as a support group for sharing experiences and information; to provide a clearinghouse for correspondence between members; and to maintain a list of current medical literature pertaining to K-T Syndrome and to make it available to members and professionals. There is no membership fee. The group is supported by donations.
Review Date: Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Little People of America, Inc. will provide support and information to people of short stature, (dwarfism), and their families. Primary membership usually is offered to those people who are around 4'10" in height as an adult. LPA is a non-profit, member run organization founded in 1957.
LPA will assist those who have a diagnosis of dwarfism with their physical and developmental concerns resulting from short stature. LPA offers information on employment, education, disability rights, adoption of short statured children, medical issues, clothing, adaptive devices and parenting tips. Information is provided through hundreds of dedicated volunteers throughout the U.S. as well as through a national newsletter "LPA Today," chapter, and district newsletters. LPA also provides opportunities for social interaction at chapter, district, regional meetings, national conferences, and participation in athletic events. LPA, Inc. provides educational scholarships, medical assistance grants, access to our medical advisory board, and funds for publications and other projects.
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The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies®, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
The March of Dimes carries out their mission by investing in research and educating health care professionals, pregnant women and new moms. They also are there with support for families with a baby in newborn intensive care.
For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
Review Date: Thursday, July 09, 2015
The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC), founded in 1974, promotes the welfare of people with Down syndrome and their families. Made up of parents, professionals, and other interested persons, the NDSC advocates for the improvement of human services and civil rights for people with Down syndrome, encourages research, and promotes public understanding of the condition. It also serves as a clearinghouse for information on the syndrome.
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The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. NDSS is committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome. The mission of NDSS is to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy. NDSS serves individuals with Down syndrome and their families, as well as health care professionals, educators and others who work to provide services to this population, and the general public. The Society publishes and distributes information pamphlets and clinical care booklets; produces educational videos; and sponsors scientific symposia and national and international conferences on Down syndrome. Information and referrals are provided on an 800 hotline, and free information packets are available. NDSS and the Down syndrome community celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month each October and established the Buddy Walk program to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome.
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The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias, (NFED), was organized in order that accurate information on ectodermal dysplasias (ED) would be available to patients and their families dealing with this rare disorder. The Foundation's goals are to locate parents of ED children or adults affected by ED and to provide them with information and support, to assist the medical community in treating ED patients, to distribute financial assistance for medical and dental care and scholarships when possible, to aid families with the acquisition of insurance benefits, to provide referral services, and to assist with research projects. NFED is funded by donations.
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Hemangioma Newsline became The National Organization of Vascular Anomalies in 2004 and is a non-profit organization established under IRS code 501c3a. The organization is dedicated to aiding individuals in the management and care of hemangioma and other vascular tumors and vascular malformations.
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The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) promotes the professional interests of genetic counselors and provides a network for professional communications. Local and national continuing education opportunities and the discussion of all issues relevant to human genetics and the genetic counseling profession are an integral part of belonging to the NSGC.
Growth and development within the profession and the recognition of a unique identity provided the impetus for the formation of a responsive professional society. To that end, the National Society of Genetic Counselors was incorporated in 1979.
The National Society of Genetic Counselors advances the various roles of genetic counselors in health care by fostering education, research, and public policy to ensure the availability of quality genetic services.
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The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the identification, treatment and cure of urea cycle disorders. NUCDF is a nationally-recognized resource of information and education for families and healthcare professionals.
Founded in 1988, the Foundation is operated and supported by the volunteer efforts of families with children suffering from UCDs and is a supportive network of families, friends, and medical professionals.
The Nevus Network, founded in 1983, is a support group to provide help and understanding to families whose lives have been touched by large birthmarks, called giant congenital nevi and a related condition called neurocutaneous melanosis. They attempt to place new contacts in touch with other members who have similar conditions. The services of the Nevus Network are free of charge.
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Shriners Hospitals is a network of 22 pediatric speciality hospitals that provide free orthopaedic and burn care to children under the age of eighteen. There are 18 orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals, three Shriners Hospitals dedicated to treating children with burns and one Shriners Hospital that provide burn and spinal cord injury care. The Hospitals accept neither government funds nor insurance monies; all care is paid for entirely by Shriners Hospitals. Shriners hospitals serve as a valuable resource for families whose children need specialized expert care but who cannot afford it.
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The Sotos Syndrome Support Association (SSSA) was organized in 1988 to provide a support network for families and individuals affected by the syndrome. Sotos syndrome, also known as cerebral gigantism, is a neurological brain-based disorder resulting in physical and mental developmental delays in children. The goals of the SSSA are to provide a social support environment for families and individuals with Sotos syndrome; increase public awareness and education about the disorder; and provide opportunites for professionals working with affected individuals to collect and share data for research. The SSSA has members across the United States, Canada and Great Britain, and sponsors an annual conference.
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Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders (SOFT) is a network of families and professionals dedicated to providing support and understanding to families involved in the issues and decisions surrounding the diagnosis and care in trisomy 18, 13, and related chromosomal disorders. Support is provided during prenatal diagnosis, the child's life and after the child's passing. SOFT is committed to respect a family's personal decision in alliance with a parent-professional partnership. Annual Conference with free medical clinics.
The Feingold Center for Children was established in 1984 to provide diagnosis and treatment to children born with birth defects, genetic diseases and intellectual disorders throughout the New England area. The Center houses the Pregnancy Exposure Information Line, a toll-free service which provides information concerning the effects that drugs, medications, radiation, infections, or environmental agents may have on the fetus.
The Myelin Project is a non-profit organization, the goal of which is to accelerate research on the remyelination of the central nervous system. Successful research in this area will help those suffering from insufficient myelin and demyelinating disorders; i.e. Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome and the leukodystrophies. The leukodystrophies are a group of genetically transmitted diseases in which abnormal metabolism of myelin constituents leads to progressive demyelination. The Project can provide literature relating to the above named diseases, and describing their research efforts, and its progress. The organization will also conduct literature searches relating to myelin diseases upon request. Some material are available in Italian, French and German. All services are extended to patients, professionals, and the general public. The organization will respond to inquiries made either by mail, telephone or electronic mail.
This is an international charitable organization that provides support and informational resources for individuals affected by hemangiomas, port wine stains and other vascular birthmarks and tumors, and sponsors relevant research. The Vascular Birthmark Foundation maintains a web site where users can find information concerning the two primary categories of vascular birthmarks: hemangiomas, a benign tumor most common in infants and vascular malformations which are often confused with hemangiomas.
Review Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Williams Syndrome Association, Inc., is a national, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide support and the latest medical and educational information to individuals with Williams Syndrome and their families. WSA also strives to increase awareness and knowledge of Williams Syndrome among the professional community and the general population. Williams Syndrome is a rare, genetic disorder which is present at birth and affects males and females equally. It can occur in all ethnic groups and has been identified in countries throughout the world. Inquiries are accepted by the WSA via telephone, mail, electronically or in person.
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|General Information
|Gothmog, Durin's Bane
|Physical Description
|Man-like, surrounded by fire and smoke
|Average height
|twice the height of a man
|Images of Balrogs
|By Ardamir. (Help; more articles)
Balrogs, or Balrogath ("Balrog-kind") were menacing creatures about twice the height of a man consisting of fire and shadow. Balrogs induced great terror in all and were among Morgoth's most feared minions during the First Age. The wizard Gandalf fell fighting a Balrog when the Fellowship escaped Moria in The Fellowship of the Ring. In the First Age notable Elf Lords Ecthelion and Glorfindel each fell fighting separate Balrogs during the sack of Gondolin.
Balrogs were originally Maiar spirits, of the same order as Sauron and Olórin (Gandalf), but they were seduced by Morgoth, who corrupted them to his service before the coming of the Elves. They were originally gathered by him in his ancient fastness of Utumno during the Years of the Lamps. When this fortress was destroyed by the Valar, they fled and lurked in the pits of Angband.
When Melkor and Ungoliant escaped from Valinor many years later with the Silmarils, the Balrogs were still to be found in these pits. Ungoliant trapped Melkor in her webs, demanding the Silmarils for herself, but the Balrogs issued from their hiding-place and rescued their lord.
When Morgoth's fortress of Angband was destroyed by the Valar in the First Age, most Balrogs were destroyed, but some fled and lurked in the pits of Angband or escaped across the Blue Mountains to eastern Middle-earth. In the Third Age the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm unwittingly released a Balrog while mining for mithril and were driven out of Moria by the creature. This is the same Balrog that Gandalf ultimately encountered in The Fellowship of the Ring.
The Balrogs were first encountered by Elves during the Dagor-nuin-Giliath ("Battle under the Stars") in the First Age. After the victory of the Noldorin Elves over Morgoth's Orcs, the Elf Lord Fëanor pressed on towards Angband, but Balrogs came against him. He was surrounded by Balrogs and fought long before being mortally wounded by Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs (the only Balrog known by name). Though Feanor's sons fought off the demons of fire, Fëanor died of his wounds soon after, and his spirit departed for the Halls of Mandos.
Just one Balrog appears after the First Age in Tolkien's writings. If Sauron had any in his service during the Second Age or the War of the Ring, they were never revealed. The sole Balrog described by Tolkien after the War of Wrath was Durin's Bane. It is possible that it was the last Balrog in Middle-earth.
After the last battle of the First Age some Balrogs escaped the Valar's wrath and hid deep underground inaccessible at the roots of the earth.
Of the 'few' that remained only one, 'Durin's Bane,' was revealed in the process. Thus there may be other Balrogs lurking in Middle-Earth.
Other versions of the Legendarium
In one of Tolkien's early Middle-earth writings, Lay of the Children of Húrin, "Lungorthin, Lord of Balrogs" is mentioned. It is not, however, certain if it was another name for Gothmog, or it simply meant "a Balrog lord". According to Christopher Tolkien, the latter is more probable, as the name Gothmog was mentioned in the earliest Middle-earth writings, as well as the final version of Tolkien's mythology.
The Balrogs were originally envisioned as being immense in number:
- "The early conception of Balrogs makes them less terrible, and certainly more destructible, than they afterwards became: they existed in 'hundreds' (p. 170), and were slain by Tuor and the Gondothlim in large numbers: "thus five fell before Tuor's great axe Dramborleg, three before Ecthelion's sword, and two score were slain by the warrior's of the king's house."
- ― The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, commentary by Christopher Tolkien on "The Fall of Gondolin"
- "There came wolves and serpents and there came Balrogs one thousand, and there came Glomund the Father of Dragons."
- ― The Lost Road and Other Writings, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter 16, §15
As the legendarium became more formidable and internally consistent, and the Balrogs more terrible, this number was much reduced. In the end Tolkien stated that there were probably "at most" seven Balrogs:
- "In the margin my father wrote: 'There should not be supposed more than say 3 or at most 7 ever existed.'"
- ― Morgoth's Ring, Section 2 (AAm*): note 50
It should however be noted that these texts postdate the published The Lord of the Rings, but predate the materials from which the published The Silmarillion was drawn. The exact number of Balrogs is therefore very uncertain, but Tolkien's note above seems to have been his final word. However, the number of 3 would require the rewriting of much of The Silmarillion, and even the number of 7 causes conflicts. At least two Balrogs were killed at Gondolin. Others were destroyed during the War of Wrath, and the Balrog that ultimately became Durin's Bane fled from that battle unnoticed. While "thousands" clearly is not according to the author's intent a more probable number, taking into account the writings, is that there were at least a dozen.
Balrog is Sindarin for "Demon of Might" from bal-, "power" and raug, rog, "demon".
The Quenya form Valarauko points to a possible Primitive Quendian form *balaraukô.
In the earlier Etymologies, the word Balrog was derived from ñgwalaraukô,[1] but this is inconsistent with Quenya Valarauko.
A list of Old English equivalents of Elvish words, glosses Balrog as having the equivalent Bealuwearg and Bealubroga. As noted by Christopher Tolkien, the Old English word contains the elements bealu ("evil"; as in bale(ful)) and wearg ("wolf, outlaw") or broga ("terror").[2]
Portrayal in Adaptations
- Peter Jackson's Balrog.jpg
A Balrog as envisioned in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring The Balrog Thaurlach from The Lord of the Rings Online
If adaptations were to be counted as canon, the matter of Balrog wings would be decided.
1978: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film):
- The Balrog has wings and appears capable of limited flight. The head resembles a lion but the rest of the body was rendered in matte black, a technique commonly used for shadowy surreal effect in rotoscope animation.
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- Durin's Bane has wings, albeit wings that were purely decorative as the Balrog could not fly. Jackson's Demon of Might was indistinct, a real blend of shadow and fire. Only its horned head, cloven feet, and clawed hands could clearly be seen.
2002: Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring:
- The Balrog has, once again, wings. The fight sequence, in which the player is Gandalf, takes considerably longer: only after a short fight on the bridge odes Gandalf let it collapse.
2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:
- The chase up the Endless Stair and the slime Balrog were omitted due to budget constraints.
2003: Sierra's The War of the Ring:
- Balrogs are evil units. They have horns and wings.
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- A Balrog was first introduced as the final boss for the Rift of Nûrz Ghâshu. The lifeless body of Durin's Bane can also be found in Celebdil when the Mines of Moria expansion was released. The Balrog is depicted as a red demon with wings and horns. An Illusion of the deceased Durin's Bane can also be fought in the Fear Wing of Ost Dunhoth.
See Also
| Manwë · Ulmo · Aulë · Oromë · Mandos · Irmo · Tulkas ·
|Varda · Yavanna · Nienna · Estë · Vairë · Vána · Nessa
|Arien · Eönwë · Ilmarë · Melian · Ossë · Salmar · Tilion · Uinen
|Saruman · Gandalf · Radagast · Blue Wizards
|Sauron · Balrogs (Gothmog · Durin's Bane) · Boldogs
|Music · Valarin · Almaren · Valinor · Valmar · Second Music • italics indicates Aratar
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, The Etymologies, RUK
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Shaping of Middle-earth, "III. The Quenta: Appendix 1: Fragments of a translation of The Quenta Noldorinwa into Old English, made by Ælfwine or Eriol; together with Old English equivalents of Elvish names", p. 209
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Valaquenta: Account of the Valar and Maiar According to the Lore of the Eldar"
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm"
External Links
- Conrad Dunkerson, The Truth About Balrogs

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UK Goon Shanks A Police Officer In His Face With A Motorbike Key Over Some Weed!
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Gwyneth Paltrow Covers 'InStyle UK' January 2013
Gwyneth Paltrow takes the cover of Instyle UK's January 2013 issue.
Here's what the 40-year-old actress had to share with the mag:
On not acting as much as she used to: "I think some people, they don't understand the choice that I've made. I guess it can be seen as a risk because I don't have the same movie career that I used to have, where I star in movies three times a year."
On choosing being a mom over being an actress: "I haven't…starred in a movie since I had my kids. I just look for interesting supporting�"biggish supporting parts, and try to do one a year, and that's my limit. Some women can do it and that's fantastic, but I can't. You make choices as a wife and mother, don't you? You can't have it all. I don't care what it looks like."
On risks: "I'm inherently a risk taker. I think I definitely do things my own way."
For more from Gwyneth, visit InStyle.co.uk! Bigger cover inside…


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Fun times at the Laid-Off Lair, where Mama is pregnant and sick and Robert is neither pregnant nor sick. Last night, my wife greeted me at the door with a sleepy kiss and hurled herself into bed for a two-hour nap, leaving the boy and me to build and destroy about a dozen Lincoln Log cabins.
As I was leaving this morning, I saw my wife trying to force herself vertical, with mixed results. That's when Robert ran over, extended his arm, and said: "Let me give you a hand, because you are having a hard time because you are sick and very fat because of the baby."


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Antiques Roadshow "Vintage Hartford" Fifteen years have passed since ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visited Hartford, and some of the values of the items appraised have changed dramatically - some for the better, and some for the worse. A 1915 Coca-Cola jigsaw puzzle and an Emancipation Announcement print both gained value since 1998, but the big winner is a Tiffany aquamarine glass vase, which was originally appraised at $30,000 to $40,000 and is now valued between $90,000 and $100,000.G
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Antiques Roadshow "Biloxi, MS - Hour One" Host Mark Walberg reviews the eccentric pottery of George Ohr at the city's Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art. Appraisers find an 1899 Buffalo Bill poster, and a 1928 Art Deco bronze sculpture of dancers from the Russian Ballet, valued up to $150,000. Part 1 of 3G
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Globe Trekker "Scotland" While in Glasgow, Megan visits the Macintosh Museum and takes a bagpipe lesson. She visits Stirling and goes to the island of Islay, before exploring the mountainous region of Oben and going fishing off the Isle of Skye.G
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POV "High Tech, Low Life" This episode follows two of China's first citizen-reporters as they document the underside of the country's rapid economic development. A search for truth and fame inspires young vegetable seller "Zola" to report on censored news stories from the cities, while retired businessman "Tiger Temple" makes sense of the past by chronicling the struggles of rural villagers.G
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E-waste recycling with CEAR
Drop-off your electronic waste Sept. 20 at Cal Expo
E-waste recycling with CEAR
Drop-off your electronic waste Sept. 20 at Cal Expo
Have an old computer, monitor or other consumer/commercial e-waste items laying around? Take a look at the list below and bring the items down to Cal Expo for the e-waste drive Friday, September 20, 2013.
If you're dropping off items for a business, please fill out the following form at CEAR's website: http://cearinc.com/EVENT_Verification_Form.pdf
Event Details
Date & Time: September 20, 2013, 4:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Cal Expo
Accepted Items
- Monitors, televisions
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitors & televisions
- Light Emitting Diode (LED) monitors & televisions
- Projection televisions
- Desktop PCs
- Laptop PCs
- VCRs
- Stereo equipment
- Keyboards
- Mice
- A ll computer peripherals
- PDAs
- Digital cameras
- Video cassette players and recorders
- Compact disc players
- Zip drives
- Telephones
- Cell phones
- Printers
- Copiers
- Laser scanners
- Electronic cables
- Fax machines
- Video game consoles
- DVD players
- Microwaves
- Small kitchen appliances such as mixers and toasters
- Car stereos
- Server equipment
- Printed circuit boards
- Calculators
- Power supply units
- Connectors and cables
- Telecom equipment
- Main frames
Non-Accepted Items
- Household appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers
- furniture
- hazardous household waste, including paint, pesticides, used oil, cleaning supplies or tires
- if you have, fluorescent light bulbs or any kind of loose battery such as: household batteries, car batteries, computer batteries etc. Please call us for a recycling quote.


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Did DOJ Provoke Anonymous On Purpose?
from the conspiracy-theory-time dept
Over at News.com, Molly Wood is suggesting that DOJ did this all on purpose -- including the timing of the release -- in order to provoke just such a response. This serves multiple purposes for the government. It gives them the chance to make the (obviously bogus and laughable) argument that the wider protests were done by this same group. But, it also gives DOJ and law enforcement the chance to go even further, and use this as an excuse to crack down online and put people in jail. It also gives a (again, bogus) reason to pass far-reaching cybersecurity legislation. The end result could be a lot worse.
Supporters of these actions may claim that it's the only way to be heard. But I'm not convinced that's true. What happened Wednesday showed that there are ways to be heard without resorting to tactics that can be described as vandalism. I don't think it's fair to call it vandalism -- as I've said that I believe that such actions are a lot more like a digital sit-in. But I'm just not sure it's productive. I'm sure it feels good to vent... but the end result may not be productive at all.


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Join King Henry VIII and his special guests for an unforgettable experience at Medieval Banquet, one of the most unique London restaurants.
The Medieval Banquet at Ivory House in St Katherine's Dock is one of the most entertaining London attractions and one you'll be telling your friends about for years to come. This show of festive pageantry features your very own serving wenches who will sing and dance while serving your banquet and refilling your glass. This four-course London banquet takes place by torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House just a stone's throw away from the Tower Of London.
With ale and wine served during the meal, it's a brilliant way to unwind after a day London sightseeing and with music and dancing until late you can really let your hair down!
Running from Wednesday to Sunday every week, the show starts at 19.45. London Pass holders are required to book and pay in advance. Visit The Medieval Banquet website for further booking details. Full payment required in advance at the time of booking. Purchased tickets are non-refundable.
If you're looking for other attractions in the area to enjoy with London Pass why not pay a visit to the Tower Of London, one of the most famous London landmarks and home to the Crown Jewels,or take a walk across Tower Bridge and along the Thames to HMS Belfast. These London attractions both offer access to pass holders.
Note: Wednesday - Saturday shows start at 19.45. On Sundays shows start at 18.00.
Make the most of your London Pass
London Pass holders can enjoy up to 30% off (usually £50.00). Advance booking is essential: call (quoting London Pass) or book online using the London Pass link on the Medieval Banquet website.
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
Adult Tickets £35 £40
Child Tickets £21
Friday & Saturday
Adult Tickets £40
Child Tickets £24
Please always call to check availability and last minute closures 0207 480 5353.
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Dwindling water supplies and changing cropping patterns have growers rethinking their irrigation strategies on the West Side of California's San Joaquin Valley. The fast farming area was once planted in cotton, melons and tomatoes as far as the eye can see. But as growers look to improve returns they are transitioning to crops that can offer consistently higher returns.
This change has come with drastically reduced surface water deliveries.
"We continue to have a dwindling supply of water on the West Side," Dan Munk, an irrigation farm advisor with the UC Cooperative Extension in Fresno County, told growers at an irrigation field day at the West Side Research and Extension Center (WREC). "On the other hand, we are getting good prices and strong demand for our crops so we need to maximize our irrigation efficiency."
Jim Ayars with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Parlier is conducting replicated field trials on fall and winter vegetables grown on Panoche clay loam soil at WREC to develop crop coefficients specific to the West Side for many of the newer crops. These crop coefficients will help growers develop climate-based irrigation strategies to maximum use of available surface water on flood, subsurface drip and surface drip systems.
Tulare County UCCE Farm Advisor Carol Frate said growers are converting more acreage to corn in her area to capitalize on higher returns, but there is little research available on maximizing water use efficiency on corn for West Side producers.
Frate is also developing irrigation recommendations to determine if growers can get by with fewer irrigations when growing corn for grain or silage. She noted, however, that previous research indicates delayed irrigations that create stress in the corn plant and should be avoided at all stages of crop development.
"There is no good time to make your crop suffer if you are growing corn," Frate said. "There is no safe time to stress corn."
However growers may be able to get by with one or two fewer irrigations, particularly on silage corn, without hurting yields, as long as the deficit is timed to avoid crop stress.
During the vegetative stage, prior to tasseling, corn is most susceptible to the effects of water or nutrient stress, and withholding irrigations can have a significant impact on yield. Silking, when the reproductive stage begins, is also a critical time to avoid water or nutrient stress.
"The most critical time for grain yields is two weeks before and after silking," Frate said. "That is also important for silage production because it will affect grain production and energy content in the silage."
However, Frate said that growers may be able to save water on corn by withholding one or perhaps two irrigations once dent appears, typically about 35 to 42 days after silking and as the plant approaches black layer.
Frate said corn no longer uses resources once a black layer is formed at the tip of the kernel, and irrigation can cease from that point.
"If you have black layer you do not need to irrigate," Frate said. "Once this happens the plant is going to die down, so if you have water in the soil to carry you to black line, that's all you are going to need."
Corn has a fibrous root system and only uses water in the top two to three feet of the soil profile. As a result, Frate said more frequent, lower volume irrigations are best for corn.
"So if you are a cotton grower who is now growing corn, you do not want to do those deep soakings that work so well in cotton. Lower volume, more frequent irrigations are better," she said.


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Lawn Fawn was a ray of sunshine at CHA Winter 2013 (and we needed one in the freezing cold in Anaheim). The booth was well-designed, bright and full of color, giving a summer feeling to the display.
New for CHA Winter 2013, Lawn Fawn now offers coordinating dies to some of their stamp sets. Combine this with their two new paper collections, three new Lawn Trimmings and some fun new stickers and their new introductions are sure to make customers very happy.
This is just a few of the coordinating dies that match the Lawn Fawn stamp sets, called Lawn Cuts:
Anyone for a fortune cookie? How about a mason jar filled with some goodies?
I was so excited to see more sizes in their clear stamping blocks. They have a great grip for your fingers.
The new Lawn Fawn Trimmings are so refreshing: Lemon, Pink Lemonade and Lime.
One of Lawn Fawn's new paper collections for spring/summer is the Pink Lemonade collection:
Another new Lawn Fawn collection is called Daphne's Closet:
All Lawn Fawn products are proudly made in the USA.


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Freshman pitcher Jesse Scott (Massapequa, NY/Massapequa) tossed a no-hitter in game two of a Skyline Conference baseball doubleheader against Stevens. Farmingdale State fell in both games to the Ducks, 3-1 and 1-0, on Friday afternoon.
With the sweep, Farmingdale fell to 5-19 overall, 4-14 in the Skyline. Stevens improved to 22-12 overall and set a school record for wins in a season. The 2002 NCAA Tournament team held the old mark with 21 wins. Stevens also improved to 14-6 in Skyline Conference play and clinched a spot in the league�s four-team double-elimination tournament.
GAME 1 � STEVENS 3, FARMINGDALE STATE 1: Gerard Moreno (5-2) gave up just five hits and one walk in 7 1/3 innings as Stevens earned a 3-1 extra-inning victory in the opener.
With the score knotted at 1-1, sophomore shortstop Adam Sandt (Allentown, Pa./William Allen) led off the top of the eighth inning � the first extra inning � with a double. Freshman designated hitter John Frustaci (Franklin Lakes, N.J./Paramus Catholic) dropped down a sacrifice bunt, moving Sandt to third. Sophomore third baseman Ryan Birkenstock (Smithville, N.J./Abesgami) followed with a high chopper to third and Sandt beat the throw to the plate to put Stevens ahead 2-1. Sophomore second baseman Andrew Tesoriero (East Brunswick, N.J./East Brunswick) gave the Ducks an insurance run with an RBI single later in the inning.
Tesoriero scored on an RBI single by freshman catcher David Katusa (Franklin Township, N.J./Franklin Township) in the top of the fifth to give Stevens a 1-0 lead. Farmingdale answered in the bottom of the inning, scoring its only run against Stevens pitching to tie the game at 1-1.
Farmingdale State freshman Jesse Scott (Massapequa, NY/Massapequa) tossed a no-hitter in the second game, but Stevens pushed across the game�s only run without a hit in the top of the first inning. Senior second baseman Jeff Drobik (Little Falls, N.J./Passaic Valley) drew a leadoff walk, stole second and went to third on a groundout by Katusa. He came home on a sacrifice fly by junior center fielder Tim Meehan (Hawthorne, N.J./Hawthorne) as the Ducks gave Waterman the only run he would need.
Waterman worked into the seventh inning, lowering his season ERA to 1.89 before giving way to Sandt who got the final two outs to complete the sweep.
The Rams host Mount Saint Vincent on Sunday afternoon for a double-header at noon, before hosting Old Westbury on Monday, May 2nd at 3:30pm for the first game in the new baseball stadium.


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Home » Soundscape » AKOS GARAI: Barges and Flows.
AKOS GARAI: Barges and Flows.
A small art edition of 100 numbered copies, nicely packaged in an ornate 13.5 x 19 cm cardboard flat folder/boxette with notes and mini postcard photo glued onto the back with a pale conqueror band around. These are evocative and rich early morning recordings of half empty docks and life along the Danube riverbank. It�s enough.
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Mark your calendar now.
First Lady Diane Patrick has a record of excellence and distinguished professional and public service. A lawyer, teacher, mother and active member of her community, Mrs. Patrick has extensive experience in many walks of life. Mrs. Patrick has also been an outspoken advocate in the Commonwealth's ongoing effort to end sexual and domestic violence, and has been actively engaged with families, agencies and law enforcement to support victims and to identify and address the root causes of domestic abuse.
Tables of ten are $2500. Individual tickets at $250.
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of hemochromatosis (program ID: 224509)
University Hospital Würzburg
Christian P. SpeerSpecialized in: pediatric and adolescent medicine
The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the University Hospital of Würzburg is a maximum care clinic of national importance. The chief physician of the Department is Prof. Dr. med. Christian P. Speer.
The University Hospital of Würzburg treats patients of all ages (from high-risk premature babies and up to adolescents) with acute and chronic diseases from all fields of pediatrics. The range of services starts with neonatology, pediatric intensive care medicine, oncology / stem cell transplantation, pulmonology, rheumatology, infectology, immunology and up to nephrology and neuropediatrics.
The Department is located in five buildings of the University Hospital of Würzburg and is equipped with the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases. There are 113 beds, 18 of them are in the Intensive Care Unit and 3 in the day hospital. The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine annually treats over 5,900 inpatients and over 6,500 outpatients.
The Department has a particular focus on pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation. This Section at the University Hospital of Würzburg ranks among 10 largest pediatric Cancer Centers in Germany. There are annually treated 90-100 children and adolescents with cancer. Medical care is provided in accordance with the latest treatment standards. The patients are treated in two sections, as well as in the outpatient clinic / day hospital. A distinctive feature of the Section is its multidisciplinary medical care to children and adolescents with brain tumors, as well as stem cell transplantation.
The main treatment focuses of the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. Christian P. Speer are:
- Neonatology and pediatric intensive care medicine
- Pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation
- Pediatric pulmonology, allergology and cystic fibrosis
- Immunology / infectology
- Neuropediatrics
- Center for Early Diagnosis / Social Pediatric Center
- Rheumatology / osteology
- Pediatric cardiology / adults with CDH
- Nephrology
- Diabetology
- Endocrinology
- Hemostasiology
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric sports medicine
- Laboratories
- Section of Pediatric Radiology at the Institute of X-ray diagnosis
Program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- serum transferrin saturation
- serum ferritin
- ultrasound of liver
- CT/MRI scan on indications
- liver biopsy on indications (2500 €)
- consultation of related specialists
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mikecorrales necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 35 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
BillMyParents® offers cutting-edge payment solutions for teens and their parents. In February 2010, BillMyParents launched the BillMyParents® re-loadable prepaid MasterCard® for teens. BillMyParents is committed to providing the best, most convenient and data-safe payment options for families and teens between the ages of 13 - 18, ranging from giving parents complete control over purchases to simply monitoring purchase transactions.
This project is 100% targeted toward the PARENTS of teens. We have built a reloadable prepaid debit MasterCard solution that gives parents a ton of insight and control over how their teens spend money and become educated, financially-wise consumers.
The redesign of our conversion process for parents should answer the following questions:
1) Is BillMyParents a credible brand?
2) Why is getting my teen a debit card a good idea?
3) Why is the BillMyParents debit card the best choice for my teen among prepaid debit card options?
4) Is signing up for a debit card easy? (Yes!)
5) Is there a compelling offer to sign up now?
To make it really easy, we have actually wireframed exactly how we want the page laid out and how we want the information architected. For both pages we have already written the content and what we really need are different visual perspectives and concepts about how to get the maximum impact and convey the ideas on the page graphically.
To be clear, we are NOT looking for creative layout concepts. We are looking for a stunning graphic layer to present the information as we've outlined it in the wireframes attached.
We have two pages we need designed (960 pixels in width for the main content areas.)
1) The landing page, which is essentially where parents would land either from: a) their teen requesting a card from the parent (so assume that the parent has never heard of us previously but just clicked on a link in an email sent from their child) b) direct advertising to a parent (who may already like the idea of getting their teen a debit card -- but has no idea who BillMyParents is or why we're a good idea.)
2) The "Why BillMyParents" page. This page gives more insight into BillMyParents, what makes us and our card different from other options in the market and answers many of the questions parents would have about features, benefits and pricing.
Our existing color palate is:
BMP Blue - #003f77
BMP Blue Secondary - #3366cc
BMP Blue Tertiary - #4b96fa
BMP Green - #64b414
BMP Gray - #c7c8ca
For text, borders, backgrounds white, black and any web-safe gray is fine to use, like:
Also, in the mockups, all the fonts are Arial, Helvetica and sans-serif fonts. We are open to serif fonts or any type styles that make the site look professional. While staying with the Arial/Helvetica families is fine, please don't think there's a limitation only using them.
http://www.metalabdesign.com (we like the style of many of their projects)


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Capoeira is Afro-Brazilian art form that practices movement from martial arts, games and dance. It was brought to Brazil from Angola. Igniting rhythm of this composition performed on percussive instruments such as berimbau, cuica, agogo, clave and surdo, provide happy, positive and festive mood. The audio loops seamlessly.
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The Amsterdam Tattoo Museum aims to be the home for the art and history of worldwide skin culture. Located in two 19th-century villas, it houses an extensive permanent exhibition about the tattooing of yesterday, today and tomorrow in all its aspects and forms.
Check out the museum's upcoming book releases and catalog here: http://issuu.com/kitpublishers/docs/brochure_atmpublishing
108 Japanese Tattoo Sleeve Designs by Yushi 'Horikichi' Takei
Garyou Tensei: a drawing of a dragon comes alive with a dot in the eye.
This book contains a series of 108 hand-painted, traditional Japanese kaina, Japanese short-sleeve tattoo designs applied to the upper left and right arms.
All of the designs in this volume are by the young tattoo artist Yushi 'Horikichi' Takei
isbn: 9789491394072
hardcover, linnen with dust jacket
120 pages/ 26 x 37,5 cm
available November 2012
1288 Pictures of Early Western Tattooing from the Henk Schiffmacher Collection.
Rich Mingins (1916-1968) is considered to be one of the biggest tattoo-artists of all time. Not much is known about this enigmatic artist. He was a quiet man, smoking all the time while working in a small room in the back of his house at 59 Redfern Road, Harleston, in London, while his wife busied herself in the kitchen.
Mingins work was extremely popular at his time. His artistic work and custom designs were of high quality, and really stood apart from work of other tattooists.
isbn: 9789491394010
320 pages/ 22 x 32,5 cm
Tattoos of the Floating World Ukiyo-e Motifs in the Japanese Tattoo by Takahiro Kitamura
This unique book by tattoo artist Takahiro Kitamura discusses the art of the Japanese tattoo in the context of Ukiyo-e, concentrating on the parallel histories of the woodblock print and the tattoo. Through high quality illustrations it shows that the Japanese tattoo is highly reliant on and linked to the woodblock print, and that it deserves a position among the other art forms.
With special focus on tattoo artist Horiyoshi III and an essay by Don Ed Hardy.
isbn: 9789074822459
120 pages/ 22 x 28 cm
Click HERE to read the catalogue online.
KIT Publishers
Mauritskade 63
1092 AD Amsterdam
31 (0) 20 568 8272
Amsterdam Tattoo Museum
Plantage Middenlaan 62
1018 DH Amsterdam
31 (0) 20 700 9320
How to order
ATM Publishing is an imprint of KIT Publishers.
– For review copies:
phone 31 (0) 568 8272
or mail: email@example.com
A new series of publications dealing with major themes in tattoo art, handpicked from the Schiffmacher Collection:
Tattoo's last longer than romances…
The sweetest girl I've ever kissed was another man's wife… my mother.
Good Luck tattoos are frequently worn by those who really need them…
The anchor helps us to weather the storms of life…
128 or 160 pages/ 15,5 x 15,5 cm
More information about the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum can also be found on www.amsterdamtattoomuseum.com.
Related TAM Blog Articles:
Adventures in Amsterdam (Part I)
Adventures in Amsterdam (Part II)
Taki and Molly Kitamura: Amsterdam Adventure


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Disable persons are unable to get all or least facilities in Pakistan
Lahore, Jan 20: Problems Of Disable Persons There are many problems which are being faced by physically disable persons such as blind deaf and there is some defect with leg hand etc.I am personally physically disable person from left leg and experiencing these problems. So I am in a better position to point out problems and suggest some remedies so that these persons can be facilitated to spent life a useful and respectable Pakistani.
1-In Pakistan a disable person is unable to get all the facilities which Pakistani law provides until he has a certified proof of disability. Bad luck is that in our country a person who is right has to face difficulties to prove that he is right. In Pakistan this certificate is being provided by the district assessment board in every district head quarter hospital.
The procedure is too difficult and teasing that a disable person without approach cannot get this certificate. No person has proper information. Like all other sectors here is also lack of responsibility and regularity in officers. A disable person cannot submit registration form until surgeon approves. The surgeon like all other officers is also irregular. A disable person has to visit for several months to find surgeon and start the registration process. In my opinion a disable person thinks that his birth is a great mistake in this world. If a person pays bribery if although he is partially disable or not disable can get certificate easily. social officers who are appointed are very responsible and regular but they have no authority. According to my opinion the social officer and surgeon should be linked. The surgeon and the social officer should sit on the same place so that surgeons can be made regular as well as efficiency of registration process can be improved .
2-In Pakistan like all other useable goods supporting equipments for disable persons such as sticks ,wheel chairs, listening instruments for deaf persons are very costly. They are not affordable by any common person .It means that we are pushing back the disable persons in race of life. The government provides subsidy in all sectors but till now government has not taken any measures to provide these instruments to disable persons at concessional prices. I request the government to take some measures to provide necessary equipments to disable persons at concessional rates.
3-In our country at all educational levels 2% quota is reserved for physically disable students who provide district assessment board registration certificate of disability. For a student it is very difficult to get that certificate due to following reasons.
(a)Lack of
proper information
(b)complicated system of registration
(c)Lack of responsibility among registration staff So the student has to wait for years for the registration certificate.
According to my opinion 2% quota is very less and not according to requirements so all disable students should be provided admission except those which are below a minimum level of merit. For this purpose seats can be increased according to requirement. The merit should also separate and low then the normal persons.
At university level all universities should establish their own disciplinary boards who should be assigned the duty of assessment of disability in disable persons for admission in those students who have no district assessment board registration certificate so that they can be facilitated and they can continue their education. Will it not be beneficial to make useful persons rather than beggars. If these persons are in a position to get education and they are successful in getting education than rehabilitation process will not be required.
4-Like all other sectors the education sector has also been commercialized. To get education for a disable person is only a dream. So a legal provision should be made that all the disable persons who get admission in all universities should be provided education free of cost in such a way that these persons did not consider themselves low among other students.
5-In all Government educational institutions hostel facility is availablable.Provision should be made that all disable persons who come from other cities and are not in a positions to go home daily should be provided hostel facility without considering that their admission is in morning , afternoon or evening session. I have personally observed that in Punjab university, university authorities refused to provide me hostel that my admission is not in morning session .I am mentioning that I belong to Tehsil sammundari District Faisalabad(196 G.B. Muridwala) and there is no relative in Lahore and I am only here for study purpose.
6-Most of the educational institutions and business offices are multiple storey buildings. In most of these buildings there are no lifts installed. So disable persons face a lot of difficulties to go on other floors. So it should be made compulsory to install lifts in all multiple storey buildings so that disable students as well as employees can be facilitated. If in any educational institution it is not possible to install lifts all disable students should be facilitated and accommodated on ground floors.
7-In Pakistan for jobs 2 % seats are reserved for disable persons which means that they can get one job in an organization where 50 persons are working which is not good situation. In Pakistan most of the organizations are small so disable person after getting education are also not in a position to get a job And spend life as a respectable citizen. According to my opinion the quota should be in creased to 5% so that disable person can get job in an organization where 20 employees are working.
8-For that time the problems cannot be solved until real representatives are not present at every stage. It is amazing that at the legislation stage in senate and national and provincial assemblies there are no seats reserved for disable persons than how their problems can be solved. According to my opinion some seats should be reserved in all these institutions so that real representation of a large portion of community can be made.
9-In federal public public service commission exam (css) no seats are reserved for disable persons despite the fact that they have proved their capabilities in recent years by competing the other students in these exams.so proper quota should be reserved for disable persons in c.s.s. so that they can also impart their role in society.
10-I want to point out a mismanagement problem in Punjab university. In Punjab university lifts are installed in the wahdat road examination halls and in some departments also but they are not being operated. If a disable person want to go on second floor for examination and to attend class he has to face a lot of difficulty. . Any higher authority has not considered this issue. I request you to take notice because this is a very simple issue and can be resolved easily.
11-For those persons e.g. deaf &blind who cannot get education in educational instutions for normal persons special institutions should be established at union council level throughout Pakistan.]
12-If a disable person starts a small business like shop etc many Govt.officials like market committees WAPDA disturbs that person prior to this that what is his income. Legal protection should be given so that these persons can earn their livelihood in a respectable way.
13-In all educational institutions and other public places all the facilities suitable for special persons such as washroom etc.provided so that disable persons can feel satisfaction on these places performing routine activities.
14-In all public libraries and educational institutions libraries disable persons should be facilitated so that they can benefit from these libraries. The library staff should be trained to cooperate with special persons during library visits. If attention should be given to above highlighted problems and proper legislation should be made and its effective implementation should be made than we can make disable persons useful citizen. These persons can impart properly in progress of the country and lot of money which we spend on life time rehabilitation can be saved.
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Los Angeles: Singer Katy Perry says she got into a catfight only once and pulled out a girl's hair.
The 28-year-old says she is generally a peace lover, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"Oh no, I'm a lover not a fighter. You know, there's only been one fight a long time ago. It was a girl fight and I was caught between a bunch of girls and I just stuck my hand in and grabbed some hair. I pulled a weave off," Perry said on a chat show.
The singer recently released her new track "By the grace of god" from her album "Prism", which she says is autobiographical.


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Teac Mixing modern style with classic technology, the Teac SR-L50 table radio was made to stand out. The striking minisystem combines an AM/FM radio, CD player, and stereo speakers in one sleek package measuring 15 1/2 x 8 1/8 x 8 3/8 inches. The onboard amplifier is rated to deliver 5 watts to each speaker and another 10 watts to the 3-inch woofer, which can be cranked up using the Bass Boost knob on top of the right pillar. When setting the alarm timer, you can choose to wake to the radio or a CD, and there's a set of auxiliary inputs for an external source. The tuner has 20 presets - ten each for your favorite AM and FM stations. Price: $249. www.teac.com, 323-726-0303
Loewe The Articos 55 rear-projection HDTV monitor will have you seeing sleek lines and fine detail - and that's before you've even turned it on. Loewe's 55-inch widescreen set comes in three cool finishes and is only 19 inches deep. Its DLP (Digital Light Processing) chip has a native resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels, which syncs up nicely with the 720p (progressive-scan) HDTV format, and a rated contrast ratio of 1,000:1. A pair of component-video inputs will accept high-def signals, as will the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and VGA connectors. It'll be easy to integrate the Articos with a multiroom A/V system thanks to its RS-232 and infrared blaster ports, and a proprietary connector interfaces with other Loewe gear. The motorized swivel stand shown is optional ($1,000) and a larger, nonmotorized swivel stand with glass shelves is available ($1,600). Price: platinum (shown) or basalt finish, $8,000; high-gloss basalt finish, $9,000. www.loewe.us.com, 508-830-0025
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I was looking at the online demo for iRedMail and it looks very nice. However, I noticed one potential problem - when I delete a domain, it just does so without asking for any confirmation, even if there are email accounts created! I think there should be a warning before actually deleting a domain, because one could make a big mess with just a single wrong click.
The same applies when selecting and deleting multiple email users - iRedAdmin should list the users to be deleted and ask for confirmation.
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BAE Systems has insisted it will walk away from talks with EADS unless the combined European champion in aerospace and defence was allowed to operate as a normal company without political interference.
BAE is also insisting that the combined entity's defence business would have to be based in the UK if the plan, news of which was leaked on Wednesday before the structure was finalised, is to go ahead.
The management of EADS has indicated it would be willing to de-politicise the company, but it remains far from certain that Paris, in particular, and Berlin would agree to give up their strategic stakes.
The uncertainty over the fate of the deal as well as the lack of clarity on possible cost-savings and strategy prompted deep investor skepticism. Shares in EADS fell 10.2 percent to 25.2 euros BAE dropped 7.3 percent to 337.1 pence.
In hastily arranged conference calls, several major BAE investors expressed concerns over the tie-up. They warned that they would become sellers if BAE was unable to shed more light on its long-term dividend policy and the degree of French and German influence over the merged entity.
People close to BAE said the company would give up on the deal if it did not create a commercial company, with a balanced board, free of political influence. The UK-based company's talks with EADS which started in March came after BAE considered a combination with Northrop Grumman of the US or a tie-up with engine maker Rolls-Royce. Neither however was as attractive as a deal with EADS, which would give BAE a strong balance sheet and a diversified portfolio in defence and civil aerospace, one person close to BAE said.
BAE and many analysts see the French government as the biggest potential obstacle in the way of the deal. However, both companies, believe Francois Hollande, the socialist president, could be more amenable to a deal than his predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, a close ally of Dassault, BAE's and EADS's fiercest French competitor.
Tom Enders, who became chief executive of EADS in May, wants to use the deal to reduce the level of political influence of the French and German governments, whose involvement has lost EADS contracts and dictated key executive appointments, said people close to the company.
The French and German governments each effectively control 22.5 percent of EADS, but Mr Enders wants their shareholdings in the combined entity to fall below 10 percent.
EADS is proposing that the French, German and UK governments would each have a golden share, allowing them to block hostile takeovers but no additional veto rights.


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Date: March 2, 2006
Description: Mountain National Bank
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Mountain National Bank, Sevierville, TN
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks, issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 064208437, are being presented nationwide for payment in connection with a lottery scam. The counterfeit checks are mailed to potential victims with a letter notifying the recipient that he or she and two other persons have won a drawing sponsored by the European Lottery Foundation. The letter states that the "France government" is charging a notarization and stamp duty tax; therefore, an entity known as The Royal Columbia Board of Commissions is supposedly advancing part of the winnings in the form of a cashier's check from its U.S. bank to be deposited and then wired via Western Union to China.
While the counterfeit items have some resemblance to the authentic items, the counterfeit checks may be identified by the following: a standard check stock that is mint green in color with black print and a black logo. The instruments do not include a border, and the logo printed on the items differs slightly from the authentic logo of the bank. All of the counterfeit items presented to date contain one of three remitter names: William Collins, Robert Jennings, or Ronald Johnson. The checks may be dated 12/6/05 or 2/6/06.
Authentic cashier's checks issued by the bank are mint green in color and contain a dark green border. All printed information on authentic checks is green in color with the exception of the bank's logo, which is gold. The following statement appears below the payment amount line: "This document has a micro-print signature line and a watermark. Absence of these features will indicate a copy."
For additional information and guidance or to verify the authenticity of Mountain National Bank's cashier's checks, please contact Elaine Ely, Vice President, Bank Operations/Security, PO Box 6519, 300 E Main Street, Sevierville, TN 37864, by telephone at (865) 908-1630, by fax at (865) 428-9103, or via e-mail at [email@example.com].
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By: Staci Stallings
Over the next couple of posts, I simply want to share some thoughts about the song, "The Well" by Casting Crowns.
The opening words are haunting, especially in their repetition. "Leave it all behind… Leave it all behind…"
Those words beckon us, weary travelers on life's path, away from the hustle and bustle of our busy, over-crowded lives. In them Christ, through the lyrics, calls us out, away, and apart from those things that tie us down, weigh us down, and make our lives feel so very heavy and hard.
When was the last time you left it all behind?
When was the last time you took even five minutes that wasn't filled with thoughts of bills to pay, kids to pick up, how to fix that, how to do this, who needs what tomorrow, and how am I ever going to get that done today?
If you're like me, it's way too easy to wake up in the morning, sit up and start processing. Who needs to be where today? What do I need to get written? Who do I need to call? What do I need to finish? What do I need to start?
It's like this whole long army of thoughts and to-dos that never quite seem to end.
I think that's why those opening words are so very powerful to me. In a way, they call me to be Mary rather than Martha, when the truth is Martha is so much easier to be. They call me to yes, leave the cares and worries and STUFF behind, and come and sit with my Savior. It is a call away from chaos into peace, a call away from myself into the One Who makes everything make so much more sense.
It is easy as I hear these opening words to think of leaving everything behind, if only for a moment, and going to visit Jesus at that well. It is so enthralling to think of Him waiting there for me, a fresh drink of Him and His love waiting for me. Not because I got everything done on my to-do list. Not because He's got five other jobs I need to do. But just because He wants to spend some time with me, and I want to spend time with Him.
I don't know how you spend time with God, or even if you do. But in this crazy busy, often chaotic season… the one in which we work so hard to be able to celebrate peace, take a few minutes today to leave it all behind, to just go and sit with God, to listen, to slow down, to just be.
It will be an awesome gift. I guarantee it!
by: Staci Stallings
Last time I had you listen to a song by Casting Crowns called The Well. (You can go here to listen to it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLxdxw4Gj6g )
I hope you listened several times. I know I have.
There are many truths woven into this beautiful song, but I want to take a moment today to elaborate on the wisdom of one word: Come.
In the first video I watched of the song, there was one incarnation of this word that was misspelled. However, I probably would have misspelled it as well if I would just have been transcribing based on the way you would think it would be said, rather than the profound truth of how they chose to say it.
This time happens toward the end when they sing about after you have come to the well and others begin to see the living water flowing in your life. It says, "Soon all the world will see, living water is found in Me, 'cause you come to the well."
In the first video, the lyric was "'cause you came to the well." That's how I would have written it, but that's not right. See, we think, okay, you're empty and broken, and you go to the well, and God fixes you. Period. End of story. You CAME to the well, and now you're healed and can go on with life. Ah, but that's not what the actual lyric says!
In the video I gave you here, it says, "cause you've come to the well." And honestly that might be what the actual lyric says. However, I think that too is a fundamental misinterpretation of the true lesson here. "You've…" you have… again past tense.
But that's NOT what God wants. And from deep personal experience, that's not the way it works!
God truly working in you is not a one-and-done thing. You don't go to the well and get healed and you're done.
Life will continually throw things at you–new challenges, new issues, new incarnations of old hurts. And you have to KEEP going to the well. Yes, your salvation is worked out in the first trip if you accept what Jesus is holding out to you, but your LIFE must be going back to the well.
I know for me, I can be going along great and then BAM! I'm thrown off-track. Maybe it's an illness or a serious challenge, maybe it's something with my kids, my friends or my husband. And once again, I'm empty and scared. I don't know which way to go, where I'm going or how to get there.
The secret I've found is in going back to The Well–The Answer… Jesus.
I didn't go to the well once. I go every day, often multiple times each day.
I don't shine because I came to the well once. I shine because I COME to the well often. I recognize my need for The Well. I recognize how often I have asked the world to fill that need, and how poorly it has done. We will talk about some of those things pointed out so beautifully in the song next time. For now, know that you can go to the well any time you need, and Jesus will always be right there to let you simply rest for a moment in His arms. Ahhh!
By: Staci Stallings
Welcome, blog hoppers! Last week I got tagged by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer *…stringing 26 letters into stories* So this week I get to answer the questions and then send you to five of my writing friends!
Introducing my soon-to-be-out ebook
Where did the idea come from?
True Power & Real Peace was written backward. Some of you have read "A Light in the Darkness." In that book, the hero, Gabriel reads a book about God. When I wrote "A Light" I realized that I couldn't have him read something that's already been published. There were two problems with that. First, I couldn't just copy whole tracks of someone else's work. Second, there wasn't one book I could find that would speak to each issue he was having throughout the book.
So the only thing TO do was write the book he was reading in the story as if it was a real book. To do that, I had to write whole sections of a "real book" that wasn't real. After "A Light" was finished, I went back and read it and it struck me how easily "True Power & Real Peace" COULD be a real book. I did a little work on putting the pieces together and filling in the in-between places, and that's how this book was written.
After "A Light in the Darkness" came out, I had several readers write to say they had been looking for the book "True Power & Real Peace" and hadn't had any luck finding it and could I tell them who it was by or how they could get a copy of it. Well, it was by me, and the only copy in existence was on my computer. That's when I decided to publish it.
Genre: Spirituality, Inspirational, Christian Living
What actors would play your character in a movie version?
The actors for "A Light in the Darkness" are Meaghan Jette Martin and Adrien Grenier.
Short Synopsis
I'll do the synopsis of "A Light in the Darkness"
Holly Jacobs can run from her mother's past no longer. She is unceremoniously summoned to her mother's new fiancé's home in Napa Valley. The place is wonderful, but Holly can't enjoy it because she knows that just like all the others, it can't last. When her mother begins pushing Holly to make permanent plans with a young man Holly has no interest in, Holly takes off, never expecting to find a light in all of her darkness.
The final chapter of the Faith Series begins…
Publisher: Spirit Light Publishing
How long did it take to write the first draft of "True Power"?
Well, the first-first draft was written inside "A Light in the Darkness," and that book took about four months to write. The actual first draft of "True Power & Real Peace" was a lot harder because I had to take the pieces that were already written and put them into logical order (Gabriel reads them out of order in the book). Then I had to write the pieces around it. Also, I was in no hurry for that one because I didn't think it would ever really be published. So I'm honestly not sure how long it took to write.
What other books in the genre compare?
Two of the books referenced in "True Power" are John Ortberg's "Love Beyond Reason" and Marianne Williamson's "A Return to Love." So those two definitely would compare although Ortberg's book is more mainstream Christian and Williamson's has more New Age overtones to it.
Any other in this genre?
I've never written in this genre before. In fact, I'm in the process of asking what genre it would even fit into because I'm really not sure.
Anything to add?
"True Power & Real Peace" is BY FAR the most personal book I've ever written. It gets to a depth of how I live that I don't think I would have even attempted to write but for the crazy way it came about. My life has been rocked by some pretty intense storms during and since writing this book including–the suicides of two very close people in my life and my son's dyslexia, not to mention the countless storms that come up each day while being married and raising three kids.
This is honestly a book about "how I do it," how I have and maintain a deep relationship with God through the storms and in the quiet times. It's also the key that kept me sane when I had everything I ever wanted and I was still miserable.
Still, how do you put all that into words? How do you dig way beneath the surface and fashion those feelings and experiences in a way that is understandable to others? I don't know. Maybe I didn't, but this would have to be considered my attempt at doing so.
The ebook will be out very soon, and you can judge for yourself how well or poorly I did.
I sincerely hope you enjoy it as we move into the New Year!
by: Staci Stallings
I've found a song you just HAVE to hear. I want you to go and listen (several times if need be). We will be discussing this song and another over the next couple of weeks.
For now, just watch. Listen. THIS is what I've been trying to tell you.
Next time, we'll talk.
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