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I admit, I was a little worried when David first asked me to give it a read. I was afraid that I would find the material poorly written and would have to figure out a diplomatic way to tell him that. But the book was very well written, exceptionally well for a first time fiction author. But what I thought the book really had going for it was a raw - but kind - honesty that gave it a couple of amazing "hooks" for several audiences. Because one thousand ministers leave the ministry every month:
* I thought this book would strike a nerve with pastors - duh!
* I figured most regular church attenders have been impacted by this career exodus, and that would make it a book of acute interest.
* I assumed sociologists - particularly those who observe religious patterns in America - would find it fascinating.
* I was certain that professors at Bible colleges and seminaries - and others who provide academic and professional development for ministers - would consider this must reading for themselves and those they work with.
* I even suspected that some critics and skeptics of the church and Christianity might find the title intriguing.
Now I know the publishing industry is distressed and not as many books are being acquired - and new-author fiction has always been a high risk venture. But I still assumed this book proposal would sell quickly. I've got other projects that have been selling in short order. So when The Runaway Pastor didn't have a taker within three months, David and I got back together and decided I would put this out as a micro-publishing project under one of my imprint names. He made me nervous - again - when he said his wife Shelly could design the book cover. I've seen a lot of author-directed book covers in my day and many have been awful. But I think she did a bang up job!
So voila. The Runaway Pastor is now available on Amazon and I think it is going to do great over time. I think it may get picked up by a major publishing house. I think it will generate a lot of publicity. In fact, David got an extended note from one person who reviews books for ministers:
I read The Runaway Pastor word for word, cover to cover this weekend and as far as realistic fiction is concerned, the book is nearly too realistic. The book reads so well also, causing the reader, especially one who may be prone to run away from it all, to consider the outcomes of running, to consider the options of seeking help, to muster the courage to wake up and tend to his/her inner life, his/her marital life, his/her emotional life. The book is a wake up for the Church as well. To consider its expectations of pastors as real or hyper-unrealistic, to consider a pastors marriage as something to be cultivated, to consider a pastor's life as more precious than the goods and services the pastor offers. David Hayes, in my opinion, has a winner of a book which I hope helps pastors seek the help and guidance they need. The events surrounding Pastor Trent and his wife Natalie's brokenness are all too real.
I'm not going to give a spoiler on how the story ends here. Just let me say that this book is a great tale of loss and redemption. A very clever storyline. Always respectful of the church, the ministry, and a life of faith. By the way, David knows whence he writes of. No, he didn't run away from it all, but he did experience a significant bout of ministerial burnout - and survived it! In fact, he pastors a church today.
The nature of my business doesn't require that I give a sales pitches on this blog - so I'm not real good at this - but I would encourage many who read this to strongly consider ordering a copy of The Runaway Pastor from Amazon right now.
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Great Place!! – When I go out to eat, I expect to pay a lot for my meal. I also expect to get a lot of food for that money. I'm a bit of a foodie and only want the best. Well, this place did deliver a great meal that I really enjoyed, only the portion was so small that I left feeling hungry still. The price wasn't worth the meal. However, the ambiance is very nice.
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Homewood >Food & Dining > Jackson Bar & Bistro
1831 28th Avenue South, Homewood, AL | Directions 3520933.481186 -86.791094
Mon. - Fri. 11am - 12pm;Sat. 10am - 1am;Sun. 10am - 10pm
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A terrible experience... – Some friends suggested that we try Jackson's Bar and Bistro tonight, so my wife and I hopped in the car with them and headed to Homewood. The restaurant itself looks pretty nice from the outside and as you first step in, that's about the best I can say about it.
Starting off everything is far too crowded. We ended up sitting upstairs in the middle of August and there seems to be very little to no air conditioning, it was probably in the mid-80's upstairs.
We waited a while and finally our waitress appeared, took our drink orders, and left. Five minutes later, a second girl appeared...to take our drink orders. Finally we got our drinks and ordered.
And then we waited...and waited.
My wife got a caesar salad to start off with, it was awful. The only upside were the croutons, but the dressing was nearly non-existant and what was there wasn't very good. She finally set it aside.
After another 15-20 minutes our food appeared...with yet another caesar salad for my wife. Needless to say she didn't touch it. My wife ordered a Rio Panini which is chicken, avocado, and provolone cheese. At first they brought it to her as a salad wrap, but quickly fixed it and brought her a panini. It was horrible, it was simply the above ingredients thrown together with no seasoning, spices, etc. She didn't want to finish it but felt compelled to as she was so hungry.
I ordered a BLT, it arrived with 2 tiny pieces of bacon on giant slices of bread full of lettuce and tomato. At first I didn't think there was any bacon at all. The manager came by (as he also messed up our friend's order) and I asked him where the bacon was. I thought I paid for a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, the most important ingredient of the three was sorely missing. He agreed that there was a distinct lack of porky goodness and had the cooks make some more bacon for me.
In the end I got a reasonable amount of bacon, but again the sandwich was not very good. They just threw everything together with no seasoning, mayo, etc.
Our friends thought their food was alright.
My Coke was flat, our drinks glasses sat empty for 10-20 minutes at a time, overall it was just a horrible experience. Just the time between our waitress picking up our bills and returning with our change was 10-15 minutes.
There are two single user restrooms, there was a line to get into the women's room. The men's restroom was reasonably clean but the toilet did not flush.
In the end I cannot recommend Jackson's. While the atmosphere is pretty neat, the execution is awful.
I think a part of the service problem is that our waitress was serving us upstairs inside AND people outside the restaurant.
On a side note, my wife has been to the restaurant before and had drinks and the cookie dough eggrolls and says they are very good, but I don't think I'll be back to try them.
LOVE this place – This place is a great place to go and sit on the patio and have dinner and/or drinks. I live out of state and every time I am in Birmingham visiting family I eat at Jackson's. The ooey-gooey butter cake is TO DIE FOR and my husband says the bbq meatloaf is his favorite dish of all time. The atmosphere is great and so is the food! Love it.
Very cool place-decent prices – If you are older (35-40+) or wanting to take your family out to a nice quiet dinner, dont go here. More of a singles 20-somethings place. But if you're looking to go have some drinks and apps with some friends in a cool, outdoor, urban setting then this place is tough to beat. In terms of quality, the food is great, however some items are definitely better than others. As far as people on here saying their food isn't any good, they obviously haven't ever tried the Pasta Alfredeaux (not your normal alfredo), Tacos del Mar, Pizzas, Gumbo, or Buffalo Feathers Ceaser Salad. Good Brunch menu too on Sundays.
Not enough restrooms – The staff is pretty rude and not accomodating. The bathrooms are always dirty too and small.
SoSo Dessert. Service is probably better inside. – I stopped by here for some dessert and coffee with friends. I had some dessert egg rolls and coffee. The egg rolls we're only memorable because of their uniqueness not taste. The reason I'm rating this restaurant below average is because the coffee came out room-temperature twice, to be fair we were on the patio maybe service is better inside.
Our Neighborhood hangout – My friends and I are regulars here-the staff is great, and recognizes you after 1-2 visits. The food is fun and clever, affordable, and they have great bar specials. Sunday is 1/2 of bottles of wine, Tuesdays are 1/2 price well & call (don't hold me to this-I am writing this from memory because we go there so much). The patio is great, as are the 3 big booths that are to the left as you enter. Be sure to check out paintings and photography by local artists-most of the time they are for sale and really affordable.
A great place for hanging out, big groups, and summer dinners on their patio.
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"Messi 100 times better than Ronaldo"
Former Real Betis striker Gabriel Amato has weighed in on the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo debate by declaring the Argentinean as being "a hundred times better".
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Amato, an Argentinean, is currently working as an assistant coach at River Plate and was recently asked the inevitable question: Who is better, Messi or Ronaldo?
"Messi. A hundred times better. Cristiano is a great player, but I think that as Maradona said here in Argentina, Messi is different. As Diego also said, Neymar or Cristiano can be the best players in the world, because Messi is out of this world," he was quoted on Marca.com as saying.
"He's an incredible player. He doesn't touch the ball for a few minutes, then he suddenly takes two steps and scores two goals.
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"Barcelona leaves a lot of space at the back. Last season's Barca was more solid. They have to regain and maintain that solidness at the back," Amato said.
"I think that Real Madrid signed some interesting players, but I want to see how they progress in the league. We'll have to see how Barcelona plays under its new manager [Tito Vilanova]."
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Inksprout, this is Delphinus. I don't think you two have met before.
Delph I think your views are a little extreme. Are you promoting survival of the fittest? If we all just took whatever we wanted from who ever was around it seems like those more skilled at stealing would survive while those who are less selfish or are weaker would be screwed. Thats not a view I can really support.
Inksprout, this is Delphinus. I don't think you two have met before.
No. I think I've only promoted survival of the fittest once, and I was being pretty stupid then.
I think it makes sense for these laws to exist, because without them there would be a total collapse of society, but I think that ultimately that's just a game of power. The law only exists to make it possible for cordial relationships between people to exist; while I think that the laws should be there to serve that purpose, I don't believe that individuals have any moral obligation to obey these laws if they think they can get away with it. There's a conflict - always has, always will be - between what an individual wants and what a group wants. The group wants to survive and reap the benefits of being united, but the individual wants the most for himself, and indeed the only logical reason to join a group is to further one's own interests. Where the group wants something that you don't want, you have the right to disobey. But likewise the group has the right to force you to bow to its will by hook or by crook.
I'm promoting people not believing that the law is the be-all and end-all of ethics.
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I love how movie directors are mostly pro piratery, while video game industry is completely against it. It shows where the priorities are.
And I agree with delp, if this is a capitalist market, then this problem is just a survival of the fittest (only in piratery).
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OK then delph, I can agree with that, as I said many of my own friends shoplift without a second thought.
It cost 60 bucks because they pay to publishers. With virtual sells the price is obviously decreased.
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Mon. - Thu. 11:30am - 10pm;Fri. - Sat. 11:30am - 11pm;Sun. 11:30am - 9pm
Neighborhoods: Little Italy
Worst service - 3 years ago – This review is dated, so hopefully things have changed. But the service we experienced was so slow it was hard not to believe we were on candid camera. We arrived around 6pm with a party of about 15. The restaurant was basically empty and this was a Saturday night. The food arrived a full hour after we had ordered it and the waiter forgot who ordered what. When we left, the host was unwilling to discount the bill. I'll probably give this restaurant another shot since the 3 year cooling off period has now expired. We'll see if service has improved. I will say the bar and general appearance of the place is excellent.
Disappointed by average – When you walk in, the decor is so impressive you expect a lot. the service is shaky, the waiters are absent a lot, disappearing into the kitchen, you have to wave them over from another table for service. they are nice but don't know the menu themselves or how to describe dishes. also, waitress got our order wrong, but it took so long to get the food that we didn't correct her since we had a show. the food is average at best. the humus and fresh pita is really a great start, but it declines unfortunately from there. we got the chicken/yogurt pita which was decent but not a lot of flavor...and the lamb with vegetables which was so bland it was almost inedible...again would've sent it back if we'd had time to wait for another entree to come. desserts were average...got chocolate lava and cheese crepe. the cardamon coffee/tea that we ordered had the dry ground spice floating it it, not filtered coffee made with whole pods and it didn't taste as it was built up on the menu...which was the case with a lot. I expected more spices, more flavor and flair for the prices and it fell flat. won't go back and tell my friends too.
Wonderful Restaurant – I've gone there twice for a late lunch on weekends. Considering it was past the lunch rush , seating was prompt and we could choose where we sat. Service was wonderful. The staff was very polite, made recommendations and didn't hover but were always within sight in case we needed anything. The food is pricey, but its definitely worth it. We liked everything we tried.
Very nice interior , though some of the tables are set very close together. Its a pretty big space, so you can always get another table.
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"What's in a name? That which we call a socialist
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After almost two weeks in the Spanish province of Extremadura, the free project Debian appears satisfied with the outcome and promises the next release "Squeeze" will benefit from the meeting.
For nearly two weeks, the small town of Caceres in Extremadura became center of the Debian world, around 250 project members from 35 countries attended the ninth Debian conference, with some 80 developers meeting in DebCamp prior to the main event. In over 130 sessions, Debians worked on individual projects and used the time for personal exchanges. "This has been one of the most productive conferences we have ever held," concluded a satisfied Project Leader, Steve McIntyre. "Our developers and teams achieved a great deal during this short period, and this will surely have a big impact on the upcoming release of Squeeze."
The keynote concerned the issue of the operating system's release cycle and, as to be expected, the subject was vigorously discussed (Linux Magazine Online reported). Even if the discussion still has a long way to go, it didn't stop developers announcing some Squeeze details. For example, KfreeBSD, Dash and an automatic debugger will be included in the release.
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Technical problems sink Tennessee Tech's chances in World Submarine Invitational '97Technical problems and a too-close encounter with a guide rope sidelined Tennessee Technological University's chances for glory in the World Submarine Invitational '97, which ended Sunday in Ft. Lauderdale.
The university's human-powered submarine team, represented in the race by navigator Brad Klena of Maryville and propulsor Chad Roberts of Soddy Daisy, entered the three-day competition Friday with high hopes of winning. But a snare in scheduling led Friday's heats to be canceled. Saturday dawned with waters too rough to permit runs and on Sunday, a sunny day with perfectly calm seas, Tennessee Tech's Torpedo III became entangled with a rope marking the course early in its first and only run in the competition. The encounter bent the sub's rudder and disqualified the team from the contest.
Florida Atlantic University and the University of Miami also fell victim to problems, leaving only one sub in the field. And that sub, Sublime II, completed the course with no difficulties, winning the invitational for students in the marine magnet program at South Broward High School in Ft. Lauderdale.
Sublime II was the sentimental favorite of the field because it represented the hopes and dreams of the teenager who built it who later died in a plane wreck. His father donated the vessel to South Broward and even served as a crew member aboard it during its successful run Sunday.
While disappointed with the problem that sidelined them, members of Tennessee Tech team were quick to stress positives in evaluating their experience at the WSI.
Team adviser Joe Scardina, professor of mechanical engineering, said the event afforded Tennessee Tech a chance to get some experience with their sub in the open ocean -- experience that should prove valuable for races in 1998 and 1999 that are planned to occur in open water rather than in the U.S. Navy test basins where events in recent years have taken place.
"We got tremendous experience that will pay off for us the most next year and the year after when we go back to the ocean," Scardina said.
Klena, who navigated, said the event was both exciting and frustrating, but despite the setback of the damaged rudder, "it all came down to a lot of good sportsmanship -- getting to meet the organizers and the other teams was well worth the trip."
"We gave it all we had," said Roberts, a former Navy SEAL who joined Tennessee Tech's team for the event and is already planning to take part in the team's next competition, June 23-27, at the fifth running of the International Submarine Races at the Naval Surface Warfare Center's Carderock Division in Bethesda, Md. For that event, Tennessee Tech will be racing both two- and one-person subs in a field that is expected to include 20 or more competitors from across the U.S. and throughout the world.
The purpose of the human-powered submarine competitions is educational, with emphasis on improving efficiency of hydrodynamics, propulsion and life support systems for small subsea vehicles. This weekend's event was co-sponsored by FAU's Department of Ocean Engineering and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.
Details about Tennessee Tech's submarine team, including images and even downloadable motion videos, can be found online at www.tntech.edu/www/life/orgs/sub/.


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Manatee County to hold How Will We Grow community workshops
Date: March 8, 2013
by: Josh Siegel | Staff writer
Over the next three months Manatee County is asking the community to weigh in on the How Will We Grow conversation — a discussion helping county commissioners outline growth and development standards for the next 30 years.
Manatee County Planning and Zoning official John Osborne has begun taking the How Will We Grow presentation to community groups around Manatee County.
The study proposes three future growth scenarios:
• Alternative 1, the "stay the course" option, makes minor changes to Manatee County's current Comprehensive Plan and would continue the suburban growth trend towards low densities and low-rise development patterns in most areas.
• Alternative 2, the Southwest County focus, encourages additional population and development in the southwest area of the county. This would focus redevelopment and increased densities and potentially taller buildings (greater than 35' in areas) along the U.S. 41 corridor and other areas west of Interstate 75 where infrastructure and services already exist.
• Alternative 3, the "activity center" focus, encourages denser and more concentrated growth within four designated areas: Port Manatee area, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, and the U.S. 41 corridor area of Southwest County. Like Alternative 2, it would allow increased densities and potentially taller buildings (greater than 35' in areas) in these activity centers.
Osborne has already met with the Manatee Youth Commission, Tiger Bay, Chamber of Commerce committees and others.
Later this month and in April, Osborne will visit the Federation of Communities, local community redevelopment agency meetings, the League of Women Voters and local neighborhood associations.
A full lineup of the How Will We Grow discussions, and a host of background and research can be found at www.mymanatee.org/howwillwegrow.
The public may attend one of the general community presentations scheduled. To schedule a discussion of How Will We Grow with your community group or neighborhood association, contact Kandi Carver at (941) 748-4501 ext. 6873 or e-mail email@example.com.
The Board of County Commissioners is expected to make a decision on growth alternatives in June.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Southwest County
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66th Street West, large conference room
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Friday, April 5, 2013
11:30am – 1:30pm
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Downtown Bradenton
Fountain Room
1002 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton FL
10:30am – 12:30pm
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Federation of Communities
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Polyakov's OOM Killer Tamer
Evgeniy Polyakov has released a patch to the kernel's out-of-memory (OOM) killer function, which was designed to prevent a system freeze in an OOM condition by sacrificing one or more processes. The patch "tames" the function by defining the specific process to kill.
As the Hungarian HUP UNIX portal announces, kernel contributor Polyakov distributed a mail message with the subject "Linux killed Kenny", which has raised some eyebrows. His patch is in response to the kernel's OOM killer function, a remedy familiar to some seasoned Linux users who have had to resort to "Ctrl+Alt+SysRq,R,E,I,S,U,B" to restart their system after experiencing a freeze due to an OOM error.
Since version 2.6, the kernel has used a "badness" scoring algorithm to find the best candidate process or processes to sacrifice in case of an OOM error. However, Polyakov claims that this OOM killer often goes "quite berserk" by nixing processes that the user didn't really want to nix, such as Firefox instead of OpenOffice or KWin instead of Java.
Polyakov thought it best to make the process to kill user-specifiable. The code has the hypothetical "Kenny" as the default "victim" process, but he changed it later in the program to an empty variable. The patch installer should substitute the actual process name by calling:
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Mon. - Thu. 11:30am - 10pm;Fri. - Sat. 11:30am - 11pm;Sun. 4am - 9:30pm
Neighborhoods: Institute Park
Our whole family loves eating here. Every chance we get when we go to Worcester we stop by, even at lunch!
Best Upscale Seafood in town – I only get the chance to go to the Sole on special occasions - between my paychecks and this economy, it is a tad pricey = ) But well worth it!
The Sole has some of the best seafood dishes around. I crave their sushi - it's hard to find in the area. Never had a poor dining experience - there's a reason the parking lot is jam packed night after night.
Best part is - you can make reservations whenever!
The Sole is one of three unbelievable restaurants by the same owner in Worcester. Highly recommended!
One of my favorite restaurants ever! – I just LOVE this place! I can't believe some of the mixed reviews because I've been here a bunch of times and I know tons of people who frequent this place. My favorite thing to do when I go here is order a bunch of things off of the appetizer menu and share. The sushi is SOOOO amazing- very fresh and a few really unique rolls that are super tasty. Perfect for a date night or even a fun night out w/ friends! Such great seafood.
HUGE disappointment – What used to my favorite restaurant all-around, has become quite a huge disappointment. My last visit (02.01.08) was a fairly large party for a birthday celebration. First, we were told that the restaurant will not accept reservations on a Friday evening for a party of 11 unless we could come in for 5:30 P.M. or after 8:30 P.M. We opted for the early time. Next, only half of our table was asked if they wanted appetizers. Upon receiving our meals, several were returned because the fish had been overcooked and was extremely dry. Fixing this matter consisted of placing completely new orders and the chef (or manager) bringing out the new dishes.
Prior to this visit, my husband and I went out about a month or two earlier for a quiet dinner. My husband's fish order was undercooked almost to the point of being raw. My order of crab cakes were also undercooked.
When you are paying for good food, you expect the same in return. I will not rush back to the Sole for dinner any time soon.
Horrible Food – We went to the sole for a night out my husband and I and regret it. It was so pack and noisy you couldn't hear each other when speaking. And when we got our food it was disgusting. The food was bland and didn't have much flavor and this was a staff reccommended dish. Also the shrimp was so over cooked it took forever to chew and swallow it. It had a tough rubber like texture. The salad was good though and the waitstaff was really nice. We should have left after the salad.
Great Sushi, High Class Environment, Superb Ambience, Fast Service – Welcome to flavor! This restaurant has amazing food and amazing prices. If you like Steamed Clams, look no further. For a mere $13 dollars, you get a very large portion, as it is listed as an appetizer. They have a Sushi Chef which whips up your favorite Raw fish. You will usually get 2 waitors or waitresses. Both of which will make your stay very pleasant. The food is always fast to come and fast to go from your plate! I highly recommend the Sole if your in the mood for an amazing seafood dish or just some sushi!
Terrible experience – We went for a family birthday party (all adults). Although we made the reservation well in advance, they were totally unprepared for us. They stuffed us into a very small room where we could hardly move, Service was incredibly slow, some entrees were served cold, and some members of our party never even received the vegetable that was supposed to come with their dinners. Needless to say, we won't be back!
Named among top 10 seafood restaurants in the U.S. – The Sole's motto is "Freshness Cut to Order," which is a motto to live by for a seafood restaurant. The restuarant's near-fanaticism for freshness pays off with meals like tuna Barcelona, a favorite of mine. Also try the firecracker sushi, which combines cooked lobster, sweet potatoes and who knows what else into sushi that's so good that even a diner who doesn't usually like sushi will enjoy it.
The Sole has won many awards, including being named among the top 10 seafood restaurants in the country. It is a perennial favorite of locals and also has a spectacular wine list.
Don't go – The service was not very good.....The food was also very disapointing. My boyfriend got broiled haddock, which looked good, was decent priced, but was COLD, and the mashed potatoes tasted like junk (how you mess those up I don't know). I got the seafood sufle, which consisted of 3 scollops, 3 shrimp and half a lobster claw...for 24$ I thought that was pretty steep, not to mention I don't think they rinsed the seafood off because the whole dish tasted like salt water and I barely touched it! We didn't send it back because we were in a rush trying to make a concert, but the waitress didn't even notice that my meal was barely touched and didn't even ask how it was.....I won't be going there and I probably won't try their other property the 111 Chop house either!
Best Seafood in Central MA – The Sole is consitantly great. Since we don't have a Legal Seafood in Worcester anymore, the Sole fills in more than adequately. Every summer, they have a crab festival not to be missed; the crab and corn chowder and crab cocktail are particular standouts. Speaking of cocktail, anything here that comes with cocktail sauce is an automatic winner, since the house-made sauce is a tangy, lemony, fresh-grated-horseradish-laden winner. The fish is always fresh, the desserts are delicious beyond words, and the bar has one of the best selections of trendy booze-drinks in the city. In the past few years, they have even added sushi to the menu, and after a slow start it has progressed to the point where I can recommend it without reservation. Try the firecracker roll; YOU CANNOT RESIST!
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During my first pregnancy we didn't find out our baby's gender and around 30 weeks Dominic and I had a discussion with our midwife. It went something like this ...
Midwife: Have the two of you talked much about circumcision?Our midwife sent us home with some literature and encouraged Dominic specifically to check out some videos of the procedure online.
Me: Not really, it's up to Dominic.
Dominic: I am, so we probably will if we have a boy.
Midwife: Would you like to read a little more about it before making your final decision?
Dominic: Sure.
On our drive home I reiterated to Dominic that the decision was up to him. Although I now regret not wanting to be part of the decision. Dominic did his research and a few days later told me he was leaning towards keeping our son intact. I was relieved, even though I had separated myself from the decision, I was happy with Dominic's conclusion. It just felt right, to keep our son whole.
Then Jemma arrived and we didn't have to officially decide anything (which isn't the case everywhere in the world, you can read more about female genital mutilation here). Since Jemma's birth I've learned so much about circumcision, it's history, and the reality of the risks - much thanks to the natural parenting community. Praise the Lord we had a daughter first as we now feel confident in the decision to keep our son intact.
Below are the main reasons we'll be protecting our son's genital integrity. I've also added a brief video of an interview with midwife, Gloria Lemay - definitely worth a quick look.
only 33% of male infants in the U.S. underwent circumcision. In the Pacific Northwest even less, 15-20%. It's definitely not common, making circumcised males a minority.
Experts aren't on board. The AAP does not recommend routine infant circumcision and they are being encouraged to take an even stronger stand. In the future this may trigger insurance companies to stop covering the procedure which currently rakes in $150-270 million annually.
We don't all look like our parents. I couldn't say it better than Anktangle ... I imagine that the moment when an intact child realizes he looks "different" from his dad isn't that big of a deal. The son asks "Why?" and the father says, "Because I'm circumcised and you're not. We kept you whole." Then, the moment is over. What's the big deal about having "matching" genitals? We don't surgically alter baby girls' labia to match their Moms'!
It's not your body to permanently alter. I'm definitely pro-life and believe circumcision falls into this category. Little ones can't decide or communicate their wishes and it's the parents job to protect that until they are of age to make an informed decision. As with all permanent decisions it's important for the individual to know and understand all the risks and benefits associated with the change - infants can't do that.
The pain is extreme, the risks are real. Circumcision is a cosmetic procedure, one that is definitely not worth the pain. And, when you consider the stories of circumcisions gone wrong, the cosmetic change isn't worth it.
Last, but not least, here's the video. It isn't visually graphic, but obviously, taking the topic into account, she does say penis and such.
Additional reading on this topic available at Natural Parents Network, Intactivists, and Peaceful Parenting. I also enjoyed reading the following posts and articles:
Dr. Oz on Circumcision from Anktangle
Sunday Surf: Circumcision Edition from Momma Jorje
What the Bible Really Says About Routine Infant Circumcision
Circumcision from The Hippie Housewife
Plastibell Infant Circumcision from Peaceful Parenting
10 Reasons NOT to Circumcise from Butterfly Birth
10 Reasons to Leave Your Son Intact from Mandy at Natural Parents Network
A Private Matter from Anktangle
My Notes on Male (and Female) Circumcision from Amy Elizabeth


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Following our recommendations for the flagship Sony SLT-A99, we've had the opportunity to assess the firm's semi-professional 24-Mpix DT (APS-C) format model - the SLT-A77 - with a sizeable collection of Sony and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto find out which of these models perform best when paired with the camera.
After evaluating the performance characteristics of lenses mounted on full-frame models such as Nikon D800 and D600, as well as the Canon EOS 5D Mk III, we've now had the opportunity to analyze a range of lenses on the Sony SLT-A99. In this concise report, we'll see how well the combination of Sony's high-end image sensor and the latest Alpha mount lenses perform.
This G-series lens, equivalent to the L-series by Canon or DA-series by Pentax, could be placed along the lines of a Konica Minolta 35 mm f/1.4 G. This 35mm lens is fast, with its 1.4 aperture. It has a perfect wide angle for a full frame camera such as a Sony A900 or a Sony A850, this lens is a good 50mm equivalent mounted on a APS-C camera (like an A350, or the latest A580 and SLT A55). A brief review is available here...
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The scores on this site are completely useless, all the other testsites gave this lens a top score, but here it is rated even less than mediocre, so either the rest of the world are wrong or your reviews are complete garbage....
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Friday, April 25, 2014
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Vince Wilfork expects to have a tougher time stopping Arian Foster this time around.
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates a first down during the second half of the Texans' AFC Playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.
The New England Patriots defensive tackle faces the Houston Texans running back for the second time this season on Sunday in the AFC divisional round. Foster rushed for just 46 yards in the first meeting.
The Patriots won that game, 42-14, on Dec. 10, but the Texans focused on their passing game after falling behind 28-0.
Wilfork said Tuesday the Patriots always try to make the opposing offense one-dimensional. But he called Foster a threat as a receiver as well as a runner.
Foster rushed for 140 yards last Saturday when the Texans (13-4) beat the Cincinnati Bengals 19-13 in a wild-card game. The Patriots (12-4) had a bye.


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PEOPLE enjoying festive celebrations this weekend are urged to be extra vigilant as Fire Brigades Union (FBU) members prepare to strike
The strike action will take place today Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, between 6pm and 10pm on both evenings and will see Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) operating a reduced service.
Mark Preece, area commander from HWFRS, said: "These strikes have been called on two weekend evenings so many people may be out enjoying themselves and travelling to festive celebrations."
"We are encouraging motorists and residents to take extra care during the strikes when there will be reduced fire cover. Not all of our firefighters are members of the Fire Brigades Union which means some stations will be working normally but people should be aware that it may take us a little longer to respond to calls in some instances.
"General fire safety messages that we promote throughout the year become even more crucial at times of strike action Of course, an early alert to a fire in your home is just as important for avoiding injury and damage to property, and we would also like to remind people to install a smoke alarm on every floor of their home and to test each alarm is working on a weekly basis."
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The new grant program is available for local law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma to increase their capacity to respond to violent crime in their communities. As provided by law, law enforcement agencies can utilize funds to reduce violent crime through priority strategies such as targeted staffing, increased technology, better analytical capability, enhanced community partnerships or victim services.
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General Pruitt also hosted a conference in Oklahoma City by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) titled, "Attorneys General: Chief Law Enforcement Officers in a New Age of Public Safety." As chairman for the Midwest Region, General Pruitt was able to choose the focus of the conference, which provided valuable information on "best practices" from around the country that can be presented and replicated in Oklahoma.
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I can't remember how many times I've voted already. WOOF!!! :D
I can't remember how many times I've voted already. WOOF!!! :D
I voted also trying to do it every hour or so!
by the way -- I am from the Phila area -- new to the list. I'll find out where to introduce myself.
OK you slackers...
Cal and the commie dog have a 0.75% lead right now.
Do your best Chicago Democrat impersonation. Vote early and vote often!:)
Are you going to let a dog named "Mao" win?:mad:
Clearing the doggy cookie is like magic. ;)
Commie dog up by 2%...:(
Done and Done. More to come.
Well, one thing's for sure, this contest wasn't rigged.
We were at a neighbor's house for a little party. Can't believe that they're up by 2%. I voted as soon as I got home.
It seems very strange that it states that you can vote in 3 minutes. Sometimes it takes hours. :mad:
Thanks everyone, really appreciate the help.
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