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Dear Readers,
I've been busy with all sorts of things, such as the recent national RWA conference in Atlanta in July, where I received the 2013 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award.
It's a huge honor, and RWA knows how to treat its VIP guests: at the national conference I was given a suite on the 45th floor with amazing views over downtown Atlanta.
Throughout the conference, people kept coming up and saying nice things about me and my books. The Mayhem Consultant flew down for the awards ceremony, where I gave a short speech, received a standing ovation (RWA members are really nice!) and received a big shiny RITA statuette, made by the same people who make the Oscars, and they are HEAVY! Every writer who picks one up immediately thinks Blunt Object for a murder weapon. <G>
But the fun news is always the release of an upcoming book. Sometimes a Rogue, Lost Lords #5, will be an August 27th release from Kensington. The book features Rob Carmichael, the enigmatic and highly capable Bow Street Runner. He's been a secondary character in all the prior books and we've gradually learned more about him. Now he steps into center stage when he hares off to rescue a kidnapped lady, with most unexpected results!
The heroine, Miss Sarah Clarke-Townsend, is a very nice and properly raised young lady with a secret longing for adventure and a dark and dangerous man who is also reliable. When she puts her life in danger to protect her twin sister, Mariah, she doesn't expect that her dreams might come true!
I'm currently working on the long awaited story of Kirkland for 2014, Lost Lords #6, (Working title is Not Quite a Wife.) It's a lost love regained story.) I'm having great fun with him. He's not having as much fun, but he'll thank me after it's all over. <G>
I've already uploaded a large number of my books; e-editions are listed here http://mjputney.blogspot.com/ )
I'm branching out into other formats, starting with the best selling of my backlist e-book titles, Thunder and Roses. (The first book of a series tends to outsell later books, and T&R is first of my 7 book Fallen Angels trilogy.)
So, Thunder and Roses is now available in a POD (Print On Demand) edition on Amazon. (http://tinyurl.com/kqhpko4)
As another experiment, I'll soon be releasing T&R as an audiobook for the sake of all those people who have long commutes and listen to books on their way. <G> I'll let you know when the audio is available. (I foresee an autumn newsletter to give details about these various projects.)
October will also see the release of the mass market paperback version of Mischief and Mistletoe, an anthology of holiday stories by the eight authors of WordWenches.com (www.wordwenches.com) , our historical romance blog. I'm also in Christmas Ghosts, a cross genre anthology from Fiction River ( http://www.fictionriver.com ) Authors in the volume include Carole Nelson Douglas, Nancy Holder, Dean Wesley Smith, and more. It will be released in October in both print and e-edition.
Hope you enjoy upcoming holiday season.
Happy reading!
Mary Jo
The reviews for Sometimes a Rogue have been stellar.
"Putney's reputation as one of the finest writers of Regency romance is well deserved. She never shies away from different plots or atypical characters and writes wildly exciting adventure romances. She's done it all again in the marvelous, emotional and thrilling fifth book in the Lost Lords series.:
— Romantic Times Top Pick, 4 ½ Stars, by Kathe Robin
"Composed of equal measures of dangerous intrigue and potent passion, Putney's fifth elegantly written installment in her Lost Lords series delivers captivating characters, an impeccably realized Regency setting, and a thrilling plot rich in action and adventure."
— Booklist Starred Review, by John Charles
"Witty humor, deep character development, thrilling sexual edginess, and a remarkable pair of protagonists combine in this exhilarating addition to Putney's addictive and exquisitely written series."
— Library Journal, Starred Review
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WINTERSVILLE - Glenn and Gertie Nelson of Wintersville are celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary on Feb. 19.
They were united in marriage Feb. 19, 1945, by Rev. Shultz at his home on Lincoln Heights, Steubenville.
Nelson, the son of the late Howard and Marie Nelson of Steubenville, is an Army veteran of World War II and is retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel as a crane operator.
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His wife, the former Gertie Martin, is the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Martin of Steubenville. She was the first female deputy sheriff for Jefferson County.
They have two daughters, Betty Schilling of Canton and Glenna Kelleher of Wintersville. They also have six grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild due in April.

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Hello Gladiators!
It has been so busy the last few days. Haven't been able to follow or post. Just trying to catch up with everybody. Hope all is well with you guys as most of you enter the 10th week from which I just left. Overall a tough week at work. Have a lot of things pulling me in different directions, but managed to complete each weiight workout and my additoinal cardio. Swam Sat and Sun (really more kicking on Sun). Thank you Jesus for bringing the rains on Saturday to wash the pollen away..for the moment. Don't know what progress (if any) I have made since last week - haven't weighed yet and I generally look the same. Hoping the back flaps are gone by week 12 (like that name, Melissa).
Diet was pretty clean and my one free meal was actually a fajita salad and of course, the proverbial chips and salsa. The wifey and I shared a small Sonic chocolate malt so sweets have been liimited. Begin the two final weeks (home stretch) today! Would really like to finish strong and see some notalble results. Outside of being tired and a few aches, feel pretty good overall. Had a good UBWO this morning - trying to increase weight - even a little - each workout and go to failure.
Sharon - that is great news about your niece and fiance getting jobs - at the same company no less! That is an accomplishment considering the current economy we are in. How are you liking your new routine? Are you seeing a difference? Hope so!
Melissa - Hope your visit to the piney woods was a good one! Gotta hand it to ya, you are very creative in your routines. Glad you are feeling great and concrats on your weight loss - awsome!! Ready to see some transformation pics!
Kat - you have had a tough stretch the last few weeks dealing with so much. What is inspiring (and not surprising) is your honesty and ability to not only keep perspective, but still be a positiive influence on others (count me!). I understand your exhuastion and hitting the brick wall. So appreciate your BFL daily lessons!
Justin - hate that you had to leave the gym without gettig wo. Pet peeve of mine with people monopolize a station like that. Agree that it's tough to get it later, but I know you will.
Think I'm going to take 3 weeks and start C2 with you guys on 4/29. You all are definitely a blessing!
What we do in life echoes in eternity.
Wow!!! We made it to Week 10 Gladiators :) It has gone by sooo FAST! Got caught up on sum seriuously needed rest this weekend and then got to have some FUN at Media Events and my BFF's Birthday tonight (which is why I am posting after 1:00am Lol) but am definitely feeling more like myself finally. Thank God!!! I'll go back and read through everyone's posts manana, but wanted to get today's BFL DLFL and Week 10's Challenge Guide up before bed.
This one is actually REALLY good!!! Def read it! Being an Overachiever type, I can see how these last three weeks can really make or break a person depending on their progress and mindest...
Hi, I'm Aaron Ferguson — the 2005 $1 Million Body-for-LIFE® Champion.
With the finish line in sight, it's such an important time to stay disciplined. (Or in some cases start to implement it)—not from the perspective of falling off the wagon, but from the angle of not overdoing it in your last few weeks.
One of the Pitfalls of the "homestretch" is that we start to look and feel great, or perhaps we're a little disappointed in where we're at, so we make the decision to accelerate the process to either see how far we can take it or to make up for lost time. If these thoughts start to creep into your cerebrum, then let me warn you now: TROUBLE'S A-BREWING!
The last thing you want to do is put yourself in a position where an injury could occur by deviating from the path or "experimenting a little" to speed things up a bit. It ain't going to happen.
Remember, this program is about creating a sustainable healthy lifestyle. So this is a great point to take stock of the efforts you've made up until now, looking at both of these factors: what you've already done really well, plus any areas in which you can improve. Then incorporate your findings into the final few weeks.
Here are some areas I tried to work on as my countdown began:
My spacing between meals become a little askew, so I prepared more meals on Sunday night, making sure I was ready for any unforeseen events in the coming week.
I started to sacrifice my form in an attempt to lift heavier weights—so I made sure I would lift the maximum weight I could as long as my form was spot on (If it started to wane, I would drop the weight)
My time in between sets started to increase well beyond the minute stipulated. (I needed a drink or I had to get more weights or someone is on MY machine, blah, blah, blah—so I made sure I was prepared for all my sets before I started my exercise including a backup plan.
Remember this is all a learning experience and you're still trying to work out what the best system of growth is for you. So keep learning from your experiences and love the fact that you're actually working towards maximizing your potential as a human being.
Best of Health,
Aaron Ferguson
Forgot to post Week 8's Progress Pic! (Week 7 looks waaay better - Lol) I still haven't lost any weight yet, I actually weighed in at the Doctor's on Friday at 176 lbs... 6 pounds heavier than my starting weight hah. So weird - PRAYING that it will just melt off this last three weeks!!!
Oh does anyone know how to even calculate muscle mass gain? I'm guessing that's where the extra 6 pounds came from... maybe??? Or do you have to go somewhere to calculate that; just curious...
DAY 64 - Body for LIFE daily Lesson-for-LIFE:
"A strong Nation is made up of strong people." America is literally a Nation in crisis - inflating bodyfat levels and deflating economic strength. Each year, the United States government spends over $100 billion caring for Americans who didn't take care of themselves. That money goes to treat people who are suffering from obesity and it's secondary diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, cancer, etc. A lack of physical strength also contributes to millions of unneccessary injuries each year, which costs billions of dollars in lost productivity as well as medical bills. These very serious health issues can be prevented, in many cases, by following a program of regular exercise and proper nutrition like Body-for-LIFE. From a fiscal standpoint alone, you can see how vitally important it is to make sure we don't become a burden to our Country, especially in this day and age. This is yet another reason we should all prioritize caring for our health." ~Bill Phillips~
This one was not especially inspiring to me, however is a definite reality check! I KNOW that what we are ALL doing for ourselves RIGHT NOW is absolutely creating a much brighter/healthier future not only for ourselves, but for every single person that we can inspire to follow in our footsteps.
Our "tunnel vision" has US so focused on ourselves right now - to finish strong and achieve our own personal goals (which is exactly where we need to be at the moment)... However how much more incredible will it feel though, when we are so Healthy and physically fit that our focus turns completely outward to helping others to do the same!!! ;)
xoxo Kat
Week 9 Progress Photo! I do have to say that I am really happy with the body conformation changes and the gain in muscle formation, however until I read Aaron Ferguson's Week 10 Challenge Guide Tip (posted above) - I was kinda tempted to do sum serious calorie restriction and Cardio increase over the next 3 weeks to get the weight down. However, after reading that, I responsibly decided that I am NOT going to re-invent the wheel and am just going to stick to the proven system and just trust that my body will just "let it go" when it's good and ready. Plus, I know myself well enough that I would probably make too drastic of a change that would probably cause injury, illness and/or burn out, and this kitty Kat is done with that! ;)
So if anyone else is feeling like doing anything radically different this next three weeks, I just ask you to reconsider. What they don't tell us is that many of the published "Before and After" photos are actually the results of 2 or 3 back to back Challenges! Some people definitely DO get those results in just 12 weeks, however after reading more and more of the Success Stories - most of them did it exactly the way we are. Comitted, focused and steady.
And promise, I will get caught up with Everyone's posts over the next couple days (just needed sum rest and down time). Praying for lots of Miracles for each and every one of US!!!
Night lots of LOVE Gladiators xoxo Kat
Went back to the gym last night and the lat machine was fixed. There was only one other guy in the gym so I was able to flow though my workout seamlessly. I had a great workout and increased the weight on almaost all of my exercises once again! Left with a really good pump and went home and ate chicken breast and sweet potato that I made Sunday night as soon I could get it heated back up.
Today the HIIT session was done on an eliptical machine. My legs were still sore from last Friday's LBWO, but I managed to get through it hitting my numbers.
David- Way to keep pushing forward even when you're extremely busy. Gotta make the time to make this happen!
Kat- Glad you're back! You are a night owl! It looks like some of the 6lbs has went to your legs. I see definition in your quads that I didn't notice before. And..... I was actually thinking about increasing the cardio for the rest of the challenge to maximize results. Looks like that must be a pretty common thought at this stage of the challenge. However, I guess I won't now since I read your post.
Side note: The scale has been kind of at a stand still for a couple of weeks. I was only about a pound less this Monday then I was about a week ago. However... I cut 4 inches off of the end of my belt this weekend because it was wrapping around my side and looked kind of silly. I have tightened it up another notch since then. Gotta be putting on some muscle, but wish I had a way to measure it.
Top of the morning, Gladiators!
Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Breakthrough Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Breakthrough!
Let me preface this by saying I know not to rely on the scales as the primary indicator, but I got on the scales when I woke up and the scale said
It has been close to 2 years since I've seen that weight, Heck, it's been that long since I've been south of 200. I had been hovering in the low 200's (anywhere b/w 200 and 204) for the past 4 weeks. I had been seeing positive changes with losing some inches (while I haven't had to cut inches off my belt like Justin, yet). Some may be water, but I usually drink at least a gallon a day. Just excited to see something besides 2XX lbs.
Kat - burnin the midnight oil I see. Glad you are better and back. As Billy Crystal used to say, "You Look Marvelous!" Agree with Justin, your legs do have more definition. Could be increase in lean mass. I don't know how to calculate it either.
I do appreciate Aaron Feguson's column about avoiding pitfalls when finishing the "homestretch". I have not deviated from the weight program other than an extra set on some exercises here and there. I do my best to leave my ego at the door and focus on proper form/contraction/breathing. I have done more cardio than the 3 days of HIIT. Most of the additonal cardio I do is swimming on the weekends (usually about 2-3000 yds). It is steady swimming, not fast, and definitely easy on the body. I have taken a few spin classes during week (usually Monday night and Friday morning) which follow weights. While they are not really HIITs, they can be challenging as you make it. My pitfall would be not taking a day of rest and I need to do so. I already work 6 days a week - 5 days as an insurance adjuster and usually most of Saturdays with my best friend doing landscaping on the side. We have local college kids work with us and I consider it a nice escape from my desk job. If there is anyplace I need to reign it a little would be the cardio.
If you read Hussman Fitness, you will see that some of the past champions incorporate changes in their routines - 4 days of lifting, additional cardio (whether it's time or number of days). That being said, I am going to listen to my body and if it is telling me to slow it down, I will not hesitate to do so.
I found my beginning pics....jeesh, amazing how you can fool yourself into thinking you in pretty good shape, yet the photos don't lie. Photos below of from after week 10. Hope to see a little more definition pop up in the last few weeks. Need to work on posing - pretty sad.
Heya, folks!
Justin, you're definitely putting on muscle if the scale isn't moving but your belt is!! Super good job, by the way!
Kat, you look AMAZING as always. I do see more definition in your arms in the new photo. I know we are more critical of ourselves than others are, and I always have a hard time seeing where you can improve. It is incredible how you keep plugging along, and being here for us, in spite of everything else in your life. It humbles me.
Sharon, you are an awesome person! I think you handled that whole situation better than I would have in your place. I would love to have had someone like you in my life when I was young to help me get things on the right track. I think it would have made all the difference in my life today. Although I'm happy, there are things I wish I could have done that I didn't get the chance to because I was too busy struggling to take care of myself. You change lives! I want to someday be someone who can do that. I always compare it to myself and what I had to do on my own without help, so I find myself thinking (or saying), "I did that for myself, so why can't you?" I always expect them to try as hard as I did, and I even get a bit bitter and angry because they don't have to work as hard for things as I had to. I know that's petty and wrong, and that's one of those things that I'm hoping being on this program will help me to learn. I want to be better in that area and not be judgmental of those who may not have the drive or strength that it takes to make things happen for themselves, though I will continue to be inspired by those who do.
David, I did have a good trip! We had breakfast at Denny's in Canton on the way in, then picked up my friend in Tyler so she could go with us to Kilgore. Unfortunately, my brother had his guitar out, and so I started to play and drink beer. Needless to say, 6 Coronas later...I was feeling pretty happy, and I didn't follow any kind of plan at all. So my free day basically consisted of breakfast food, 6 beers, a bologna sandwich, a packet of jerky, 1 chocolate cupcake, half a large sweet tea from McDs and about 15 french fries. (I couldn't eat the whole box). It's the worst I've done yet on a free day. But I'm getting back on track slowly but surely.
Steve was better, so started back his workout last night. He looks like a rail already. My daughter has been off and on, so not too much going on there. She hasn't completely given up yet, so that is something. Last week, my weight was down, but not my measurements. This week, one more pound down, but 1/2" off hips and waist, and even a little off my neck and thighs. My biceps and calves just get bigger. Then again, I have so much room to put ON muscle, that doesn't surprise me. I half expected to be 5 pounds lighter when I stepped on the scale this morning, but no such luck ;). Still, I feel good, and my belly is feeling much more flat. There is progress, and that's all that matters. It inspires me to keep plugging on. Like Justin, I'm kind of scared to stop at the end of the 12 weeks! I will, of course, but it feels like losing momentum.
Amy, Laurei, Flobee, I hope your weekend was good and you're still hanging in there!
Bart, MrGuy, Eric, Shea, are y'all still with us? Tingles, I hope your pc is letting you read us, even if you can't post.
Yay for week 10!
Wow, David! You posted as I was typing. Amazing pics. I hope your wife does not mind my saying that you look awesome!
I did not take before pics, so my after pics probably won't seem too impressive. I will try to find some regular pics of me taken at some point before I started, and maybe that will help. This time, I will take pics at the end of the 12 weeks for BEFORE I start the second challenge and then it will be easier to track. I just don't have money to spend on "temporary" clothing, especially with the price of gas ::gulp::. My after picture will double as my before C2 pic.
Hi Team!
I'm still here! The last couple weeks it seems like I've hit a brick wall.
Lots of life stuff happening that is causing me a lot of stress and making it difficult to be so regimented about my eating habits. I haven't completely blown it but my weight loss has stalled.
My gym is closed this week for remodeling so that's added an obstacle in my path.
All of you that have posted pics look fantastic. David's latest pics look really amazing and I would be elated if my scale showed 195!!
And of course Kat's photos are incredible. Every since she called me a stud muffin, I think I have a crush on her :)
Going to try and finish strong but already planning on going right into the next challenge.
Awesome job David! Your results so far are fantastic!
Also... MrGuy and Kat sittin in a tree... Haha!
Justin, Melissa, & MrGuy, thanks for the encouragement. I've been working hard and trying to eat clean (harder), but at least there is progress. I took the regular stand there photos but thought I'd be funny and attempt to flex.
Justin, knew you'd get your workout in and glad it flowed. One of the reasons I work out early is obviously my hr commute to work, but also, the weight room is fairly open at the time (5:15a). Fortunate we have a good place to work out. We have a family type fitness center (Parke Way Fitness)which has been around for years. It was built in early 80's mainly for racquetball which was growing like crazy at that time (yes, I'm old enough to remember). Now, a lot of the courts have been converted to spin classes, machine weights, pace etc.
The weight room has been expanded and while we don't have the latest and greatest, it is still good enough for me. They have really good trainers and the fitness director is really good. Enjoy your humor (hillarious!)
Mr. Guy - have no doubts you will be below 200 in a short amount of time. Think one of you past posts you indicated you were around 220lb and had lost 22lbs so far is very impressive. Regardless of your present plateau, you've had a great transformation and should be proud of that. I haven't lost that much (closer to around 15 I think). No doubt you will finish this challenge strong!
Melissa - glad you had a fun weekend out here in the pines. Your free day sounded pretty good to me. Rained pretty hard in the afternoon. Play some good stuff on your brother's guitar? Glad you are seeing results this week. Keep it going! Smart not spending on "temporary clothing"/ Yeah, I'm not buying any new clothes. Fortunately, I've lost enough that I can confortably wear the clothes (most, not all) I had bought from the last time I had knocked decent weight off 7 years ago. It's just like getting new clothes, though.
Looking forward to finishing and then I can watch you guys finish your last week!
Howdy Gladiators!
See that was my shout out to you Texans :-) H-O-W-D-Y!!!!
Ok let me start off my saying WOW to Kat and David. Wow Wow Wow - you both look amazing! Can't say as though I blame you MrGuy for being a little taken with Ms. Kitty Kat. MEOW.
A special congrats to you David for being in "Onederland" as they call it on The Biggest Loser - in the 100s. That is fantastic. So proud of both of you. BTW - the poses rock :-)
Melissa - thank you so much for your kind words. It means more to me than you know! I too have had to work very hard to get where I am today. Nothing was handed to me. I worked starting at 12 and have held at least one job and up to 3 at any given point in time. Same with my husband. His natural tendency is to be much less sympathetic though. Maybe it is the educator in me but I know that my step-daughter just needed someone to believe in her. Lend her a hand up but not hand out. I have always believed in her and known she has so much potential. Unfortunately, she hasn't lived near us since she was little. I think everyone else in her life has given up on her so sadly enough, she gave up on herself. Nobody else thought she could do anything with her life because she is lazy and unmotivate. So, she didn't. I knew that a hand out would be temporary and wouldn't prompt any change in behaviors. So, tough love was the only solution that I could see as possibly working. I offer tons of support and encouragement but she knows that I mean it when I say she has to pull her end of the deal. She is in a really amazing place and you should have seen how happy she was after her first day of work. She was a hit at the office and everyone there told me that she is going to be a great addition to their staff. Feather in the cap, she was approved for her apartment without us having to co-sign. This is a HUGE milestone in her life and she knows that she is doing this on her own. Couldn't have asked for a better start for her! The future now is hers for the taking...
MrGuy - boy do I know where you are coming from in regards to life happening and stress throwing things up on end. I have not been very regimented for the past few days either and under more stress that I even realized. I woke up sick as a dog today. I think my body said - enough, take a break. So, no workout and no appetite. My eating has been off for a few days and I can feel it's impact on my body. Sluggish and just not quite right. No bing eating which is a small feat in itself since stress normally triggers sweet crazings. However, I just haven't eaten as clean. You know what? It's totally OK. This is Body for LIFE and life happens. We deal with it the best we can at the time. When we are ready, we pick ourselves right back up and go at it again with everything we have. We will get there - our path might just not be 12 weeks. So what!!!! Glad you are still with us!
Interesting share Kat about not veering from the program. Budget wise, I couldn't continue with a trainer. Helping my girl get on her feet took the money I had saved for a trainer. So, I invested in her and I feel good about that. I will take what I learned from him and incorporate that into my routine. However, I will be rethinking trying to accelerate the results in time for vacation based on your share. So even if I am not to where I want to be ultimately, I'll still look and feel better in 7 weeks time than I do right now and that too will be good enough!
Have I mentioned how blessed I feel to be sharing this experience with all of you? Thank you for "showing up" and sharing your successes, struggles, lives and journey.
Justin--The boxing classes are an hour. Usually the first 15 minutes is the warm up where we jog around the bags and then the instructor throws in difference exercises like burpees, squats, bear crawls, lunges etc. After the warm up, it is time to hit the bags. This portion lasts for about 30 minutes. The instructor tells you which punches to do (jab, cross, hook, undercut, etc) and we alternate punches for the 30 minutes. Today we did a lot of partner work during the bags portion and also used medicine balls. The last 15 minutes is the cool down which usually involves a lot of ab work. Obviously, all instructors are different, but i'd have to say it is the best cardio workout I have ever done. They also have some free weights and offer personal training. I go here www.titleboxingclub.com/.../about
Kat--Great pictures! I am always impressed when you post them!
David--Congrats on getting below 200lbs! You look great, you can definitely see the definition forming in your abs!
Keep up the great work everyone!
Hello gladiators!
Still here! Not much to report. Been eating better and it is starting to pay off might actually be under 200 this week. Just a couple more weeks in this challenge and I feel like my whole body is getting tighter. Just a couple more weeks lets finish strong!
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You, your staff, and your patients all have opinions about how things can work better. Ask how, and put suggestions into practice.
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Assess Readiness
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Best value package for Thai Musical lovers
Scenario, AirAsia and Dusit Thani Bangkok partner to launch
Bangkok 8 April 2009 – Scenario today joined forces with AirAsia and Dusit Thani Bangkok to launch the 'Theatre Travel' package – a value for money and exciting package that offers truly low-fare,, deluxe accommodation and Broadway-standard Thai musical theatre. This latest initiative was also aimed to attract musical lovers across Thailand with great convenience via Go Holiday booking, a one stop travel portal that offers room accommodation and holiday packages to guests.
"Theatre Travel" is an exclusive package designed to respond to today customers' lifestyle and needs. By providing convenience and fun travel from AirAsia, great and comfortable accommodation from "Heaven in Town" hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok and exhilarating Thai musical theatres from Scenario, the package will allow musical lovers across Thailand to enjoy upcoming Thai musical theatres at world class Muangthai Ratchadalai Theatre. Coming attractions for this year include Mae Nak Phrakanong – The Musical in May and Lom Hai Jai – The Musical in September.
Takonkiet Viravan, Managing Director, Scenario Co., Ltd., said "We are delighted to join with AirAsia and Dusit Thani to launch this valuable package. With this partnership in place, it will provide more opportunities and great ease for the locals across Thailand and around the region to fly to Bangkok and enjoy our shows. Kicking-off with Mae Nak Phrakanong – The Musical and more attractions to come, we strongly believe that travelers will find this an irresistible value for money package especially in today's economic climate."
"We are really excited about this venture in enhancing our guests experience." said Tassapon Bijleveld, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd. "With our super low-fare, extensive network and high frequencies in ten domestic routes in Thailand and beyond, it is an obvious choice for our guests which adds to greater savings and returns."
Commenting on this partnership, Andrew Cornelio, Director of Sales & Marketing - Dusit Thani Bangkok said "Dusit Thani Bangkok is honored for the opportunity in associating with Scenario and AirAsia to make it possible for those who have to travel to Bangkok for Thai musicals. We provide excellent service and luxurious accommodation and the most convenient location to the theatre by MTRT. It is a truly superb rate Dusit Thani Bangkok has ever offered and We can guarantee the package would absolutely benefit lovers of the theater and we believe this will help pick up numbers of tourists within the country as well."
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October 6, 2011 by sandy · Leave a Comment
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In his book entitled "You Are Alone, Michael: Through a Brother's Eyes", author and Singer Jermaine Jackson wrote that Prince Michael currently has indicators of vitiligo, spots on his body.
What is Vitiligo?
In accordance with MayoClinic, Vitiligo is really a problem in which your skin loses melanin, the pigment that determines the colour of your skin, hair and eyes. Vitiligo impacts all races, but could be more noticeable in individuals with darker skin. Vitiligo typically begins as small locations of pigment loss that spread with time. There is no cure for vitiligo.
Vitiligo Symptoms
The primary sign of vitiligo is:
- Pigment loss that generates milky-white patches (depigmentation) in your skin
- Premature whitening or graying of the hair in your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard
- Loss of colour in the tissues that line the within of the mouth (mucous membranes)
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Michael Martin Murphey, Sat, Feb. 8, Montrose Pavillion, 7:30 p.m., $30/$35


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Burma Family Adventure (ABFA)
You could wait in long lines at Disney World with multitudes of other hot, cranky families – or you could take your brood on an actual adventure to Burma (also known as Myanmar). Over a span of 12 days, this country of ancient civilizations will be revealed, giving your children a unique look at an emerging world destination. Add in some biking and hiking in order to visit different areas and you've got the perfect avenue to immerse your family in a dynamic new – yet old – culture.
Highlights: Explore intriguing Yangon, visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, cycle around amazing Bagan, discover limestone caves at Pindaya, relax at tranquil Inle Lake, hike in the hills around Thandwe.
Thailand Family Adventure (ATFF)
Why do some families go all the way to Thailand just to lie on the beach? We don't know either. Our family adventure mixes a whole lot of bona fide Thai experiences – everything from a longboat tour of Bangkok, a meeting with a hill tribe community, a cooking class in Chiang Mai and a somber visit to the infamous bridge over the River Kwai – with a little bit of sand and surf, too. Hey, even the Buddha reclined and relaxed once in a while, right?
Highlights: Get caught up in the bustle of Bangkok, take in the scenery at ancient Ayutthaya, wander through colourful Chiang Mai, relax on the beach in Koh Chang.
Tanzania Family Adventure (DTFA)
Taking the kids to the zoo will occupy them for a day. Taking them to Africa itself will stick with them for the rest of their lives. There's a whole lot of amazingness crammed into this ten-day adventure through Tanzania – game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, personal encounters with villagers in remote communities, plate upon plate of flavourful deliciousness on Zanzibar, and plenty more – but don't worry; you'll get to do it all (and then some).
Highlights: Spot the Big Five in the Serengeti, chill on the beach in Zanzibar, meet locals in the village of Mto wa Mbu, watch the sun set in the Ngorongoro Crater
Sailing Turkey - Bodrum to Fethiye (ETVB)
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Highlights: Discover tiny villages along the Turkish coastline, secluded islands and deserted beaches, swim in clear turquoise waters, learn to sail on a state-of-the-art catamaran, marvel at the ancient rock tombs in Dalyan and hike through ancient ruins, sail into the ancient port of Fethiye
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Sailing Turkey - Fethiye to Bodrum (ETVF)
When it comes to beautiful coastlines and natural geographic wonders, it's hard to beat the Turkish Rivera. On this sailing adventure, you'll cruise along the area known as the Lycian Way, a popular destination with a long-standing maritime culture. That said, there are still many off-the-beaten-path treasures waiting to be discovered, and you'll have the perfect opportunity to do so in between snorkelling, swimming in open water, relaxing in mud baths, and enjoying Turkey's beaches. Living aboard our state-of-the-art catamaran means you'll never have to go without.
Highlights: Discover tiny villages and secluded islands with deserted beaches, swim in clear turquoise waters, learn to sail a catamaran, hike through ancient ruins, marvel at the ancient rock tombs in Dalyan, sail into the ancient port of Bodrum
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Namibia Family Adventure (DNFA)
Go ahead and get wild with your family on this adventure through the landscape and sand dunes of Namibia. We pack as much excitement as possible in only eight days, including desert exploration, searching for a variety of wildlife, checking out petrified forests in Twyfelfontein, and going on a game drive in Etosha National Park. Looking to introduce your kids to the wonders of African safaris? Start here.
Highlights: Climb the highest sand dunes in the world in Sossusvlei, spy flamingos in Walvis Bay, admire the mighty cheetah in their natural habitat, spot wildlife in majestic Etosha National Park.
Southern Africa Family Adventure (DZFA)
If you're crunched for time when it comes to a family holiday, make the most of it by taking your brood to Africa. Although there'll be plenty of bird watching and game spotting, we put a focus on local culture immersion that you won't get from similar trips. Your family will stay with the San Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert, and overnight on the Okavango Delta. Give your kids memories for a lifetime.
Highlights: Marvel at the sight of Victoria Falls – "the smoke that thunders", spot game in Chobe National Park, cruise the Okavango Delta in search of wildlife by mokoro, watch the sunset on a boat cruise, take guided walks through Ghanzi village
French Alps Family Adventure (EFFA)
Ever told the kids they ought to run around outside and "get some fresh air"? Time to back up your words, parents. Air doesn't come much fresher than in Annecy, the charming centerpiece of this unique Alpine adventure. Active families will have the chance to soak it all in with a variety of outdoor activities, including mountain biking, waterfall-rappelling and a cruise around the glacial lake. But don't worry, parents; you'll have the chance to stroll the town and sample the local wines, too. See? Everybody wins!
Highlights: Kayak on the clear water of Lake Annecy, go whitewater rafting on the Isère, bike among Alpine peaks, wander around the town of Annecy
Morocco Family Adventure (DCFF)
Wedged between the Mediterranean and the great Sahara, Morocco is home to some great beaches. But there is way more to do here than just lie around and tan. Bursting with captivating history and fascinating culture, this manageable 7-day itinerary is the perfect balm for your family's all-inclusive resort blues. Camel rides and campouts in the desert, kasbahs and Moroccan cuisine, the magic of Marrakech and more await. Don't forget the sunblock!
Highlights: Experience the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, try mint tea and learn Arabic, camel-trek along the beach at Sidi Kaouki, wander the souk of Essaouira
Amalfi Family Adventure (EIAF)
Eager to expose the kids to Italian cuisine that doesn't come in a cardboard box in 30 minutes or less? Take 'em to the Amalfi Coast. Long a secluded hideaway for adults, the Coast has the most for the younger set as well. Based in smaller towns amidst truly breathtaking scenery, there's a huge variety of activities for your family. Try a delicious cooking class, see the ruins of the doomed city of Pompeii, hike the hills of Tre Calli, explore Capri and more, all in a breezy and affordable seven days. This is pizza's ancestral home, after all. Deliver yourself to its doorstep.
Highlights: Visit the ruins of the Roman town of Pompeii, stare into the crater of Mt Vesuvius, enjoy small-town life in Amalfi
Iceland Family Adventure (ELFA)
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Valentine Scrapbook Page
Clear stamps from Inkadinkado®, pattern papers, and embellishments are used to create the tic-tac-toe theme on this Valentine scrapbook layout.
Designed by Heather Garl for Inkadinkado®
Material List
- Inkadinkado® Animal Hearts Clear Stamp Set
- Inkadinkado® Gem Stone Alphabet Clear Stamp Set
- Inkadinkado® Cartoon Alphabet Clear Stamp Set
- Inkadinkado® Happy Days Clear Stamp Set
- Inkadinkado® Love and Friendship Clear Stamp Set
- Inkadinkado® Greetings Clear Stamp Set
- Inkadinkado® Small & Medium Clear Stamping Blocks
- Chalk Ink, Pink
- StazOn® Solvent Ink, Timber Brown
- K&Company® Amy Butler Lotus Tea Box Specialty Paper Pad
- K&Company® Handmade Floral Fabric Art Embellishments
- Recollections White Cardstock
- Recollections Kraft Cardstock
- Bobbin Ribbon: Pink Grosgrain with Red Hearts (3/8-inch x 6-feet)
- Bobbin Ribbon: Pink Grosgrain with Hurple Hearts (3/8-inch x 6-feet)
- American Crafts Ribbon: White Grosgrain with Colorful Hearts (3/8-inch x 4-feet)
- American Crafts Ribbon: Brown with White Diamonds (3/8-inch x 4-feet)
- Celebrate It™ Ribbon: Pink Grosgrain with White Polka Dots (3/8-inch x 10-yards)
- Martha Stewart Crafts™ Button Medium Double Embossed Punch
- EK Success® Circles Large Edger Punch
- EK Success 3D Dots – Adhesive Foam 1/8-inch Squares
- EK Success Coloriser® Heat Tool (for heat setting the chalk ink)
- Glue Pad
- Sewing Machine
- Pink Thread
- Pink String
- Twine
- Brown Marker for Journaling
- Red Flocking
- Photograph
- Glue
- Ruler
- Scissors
Project Instructions
Use a pencil to lightly sketch a tic-tac-toe "board" on a 12-inch x 12-inch piece of Kraft cardstock. Use the pink thread and sewing machine to stitch the lines of the board. Note: Create seven 3-inch squares with stamping, pattern papers, and embellishments.
Glittered flower block: Cut square from pattern paper. Stamp phrase with timber brown ink.
Flocked heart block: Stamp swirl design with pink ink along right side of white square. Stamp heart design with glue and add flocking to image. Press flocking into the glue and allow it to dry. Tap off extra flocking. Stamp phrase with timber brown ink.
Title block: Trim square to 2-inches x 3-inches. Stamp year with pink ink. Stamp "Happy" and "Valentine's" with timber brown ink. Tint edges with pink ink. Cut five small strips of ribbon and adhere to back of cardstock.
X's and O's block: Stamp "X" and "O" in a pattern with pink ink on white cardstock. Stamp two of each letter on a separate piece of white cardstock with timber brown ink. Cut out the letters and glue to the pink background.
Bird block: Stamp "luv ya" heart with pink ink and cover image with scrap paper. Stamp floral stem with timber brown ink under the heart. Stamp bird image with timber brown ink. Tie a small piece of pink ribbon in a knot and glue below the bird. Cut small cloud shapes from blue pattern paper and glue them to the block. Add a small strip of pattern paper along bottom.
Glittered mum block: Cut square from pattern paper. Layer and glue three fabric flowers together. Thread pink string through holes in button and tie in a bow on the front. Glue the button in the center of the fabric flowers, then glue the entire assembly to the bottom right corner of the block.
Journaling block: Stamp brackets with timber brown and pink ink. Add journaling. Distress edges of block and tint edges with brown ink.
Cut two strips from pattern paper and use the edger punch on each one. Cut two thinner strips from pattern paper. Layer strips and glue one set near the upper left corner of the page and one set in the lower right corner. Punch three buttons from pink pattern paper. Knot a piece of twine through one of the buttons. Arrange the buttons above the strips in the upper left corner. Glue two in place and attach the one with the twine using foam adhesive.
Add photograph to fill the last block. Stamp phrase above the photograph with timber brown ink.


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Today in country music history:
2003 - Johnny Cash died of complications from diabetes in Nashville. He was 71.
1999 - A sold-out crowd of 23 thousand fans showed up for Farm Aid 99 to hear Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews Band and Deana Carter perform.
1998 - Vince Gill made his 100th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
1998 - A concert by Shania Twain was televised live on DirecTV. It was the first time direct broadcast had been used for a country star.
George Jones (1931-2013) - singer, Country Music Hall of Fame member, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," "The Grand Tour"
Jennifer Nettles - lead singer, Sugarland, "Stay," "Baby Girl"
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Pawnee Indian Museum - About
According to Pawnee legend, Pawnee ancestors came from the southwest. Their language shows they are related to the Wichita and other Caddoan groups in Texas. They have lived in the central plains for most of the last 1,000 years. more
State Historic Site
The Pawnee village is the oldest historic site owned by the state of Kansas. In 1899 George and Elizabeth Johnson deeded to the state of Kansas most of the site upon which a Pawnee village had stood for about two decades in the late 1700's. The state officially accepted the site in 1901. Two of the earth lodge depressions were excavated in 1949, but intensive investigation of the site did not come until 1965. In 1967 a museum was built around one of the lodge sites before it was excavated. Additional archeological excavations were conducted in 2008 and 2010. The site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Richard Gould, site administrator
Friends of Pawnee Indian Museum
The Friends of Pawnee Indian Museum play an active role in the site's events and fundraising efforts. The Friends meet every other month. The group assists with financial support of projects, exhibits, and special events. The group also provides volunteers for special events and helps with larger school tours.
You are invited to join the Friends of Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site by calling 785-361-2255, or writing to the Friends at 480 Pawnee Trail, Republic KS, 66964.


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Texas is making headlines in the tech industry as a report released today by the TechAmerica Foundation indicated that Texas is now second only to California in the number of high-tech jobs.
The latest edition of Cyberstates, a comprehensive state-by-state look at tech employment, wages, and other key economic factors state-by-state, said Texas continues to be a leading cyber state by most tech industry metrics, including employment, payroll, and establishments.
For over 15 years, Ethel has been on the edge of chamber music - performing with rockers, on soundtracks, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and in the Grand Canyon.
Friday evening is a chance to hear the string quartet live and in person, along with Native American flutist Robert Mirabal.
"It's beautiful stuff," quips Dorothy Lawson, artistic director and cellist of Ethel. "There's a profound sense of sinking into an altered space when we perform this program."
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee hearing was to be one of the last phases for a bill that would set up the state's first exoneration commission to examine past wrongful convictions to determine what went wrong.
The hearing began with Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, stating she didn't feel the Tim Cole Exoneration Commission was a needed item, and then it escalated from there.
May is National Preservation Month, and The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking communities to think of creative ways to engage the public.
San Antonio is doing that with a seminar this weekend on Historic House Museums.
The National Trust has several suggestions for how to be a preservationist, such as:
Conservation Society president Nancy Avellar said they are trying to help some of the museums move into the 21st Century.
Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, a house leader on the Legislative Budget Board, said the joint committee has hit snags in several areas, but has reached a tentative agreement on some key spending issues in regard to Senate Bill 1, the state budget bill.
"Hopefully we will have an agreement sometime today on public education," Pitts said, adding that they were discussing $3.2 billion for public education would be taken from the state general revenue and property tax appraisals.
Voters cast their ballots over the weekend and now that the city elections are over - except for two June runoffs in Districts 5 and 8 - the direction of policies in San Antonio will largely continue uninterrupted.
This is mostly to do with the fact that voters chose candidates like Mayor Julián Castro, District 1 Councilman Diego Bernal and District 4 Councilman Rey Saldaña, who all support progressive issues.
From now on political nonprofit groups will have to post any contributions being received from lawmakers or money going towards political campaigns thanks to a bill passed in the Texas Senate and now House.
Bexar County is beginning a new project in its 10-year, $500 million flood control plan, and the public is invited to ask questions about the project at tonight's information session.
The meeting is to inform residents, business people and other members of the public what will be affected by the $8.5 million project on VFW Blvd. near Roosevelt Avenue.
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The low-information voter: The often-complained-about citizen who knows when voting day is, but not enough to make a sound decision on the issues, or candidates.
At least that is what the people who lose think.
This term is often thrown around when "people vote against their interest" or "the media frames an issue in a way to mislead."
The San Antonio Area Foundation has received one of its largest single gifts in its history thanks to a gift bequeathed in the will of Mary Jane K Lewis.
Area Foundation Spokesman Joel Williams said Lewis had been a contributor with her late husband since 1994.
"In her will she left the Area Foundation more than $7 million to manage and to have it in a permanent fund that makes annual grants to local charities," Williams said.


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I googled that, and all that cam up was that there needs to be some serious coding done so that that would be achieved.
WHY? how come such an ,,advanced,, OS needs such gigantic work, for such a small thing?


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Short Sleepers at Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart DiseasePosted: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers.
A study by a team of researchers from Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, UK, and the State University of New York at Buffalo has found short sleep duration is associated with an elevated risk of a pre-diabetic state, known as incident-impaired fasting glycemia (IFG).
IFG means that the body isn't able to regulate glucose as efficiently as it should. People with IFG have a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and are at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
The researchers looked at six years of data from 1,455 participants in the Western New York Health Study.
All participants were aged between 35 and 79 years old and all completed a clinical examination that included measures of resting blood pressure, height and weight. They also completed questionnaires about their general health and wellbeing and sleeping patterns.
Dr. Saverio Stranges, Lead Author at Warwick Medical School, said, "We found that short sleep, less than six hours, was associated with a significant, three-fold increased likelihood of developing IFG, compared to people who got an average of six to eight hours sleep a night."
This study is the first to look at the association between sleep duration and IFG. Dr. Stranges said there were a number of ways in which sleep loss could lead to disordered glucose metabolism. "Previous studies have shown that short sleep duration results in a 28% increase in mean levels of the appetite stimulating hormone ghrelin so it can affect feeding behaviors. Other studies have also shown that a lack of sleep can decrease glucose tolerance and increases the production of cortisol, a hormone produced in response to stress."
"More research is needed but our study does suggest a very strong correlation between lack of sleep and Type 2 diabetes and heart disease."
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Sorry if this has been posted before.
When I run anySIM on the phone, it goes through the unlocking process, and then reports that the unlocked failed and says something about unable to flash baseband, run minicom.
However, if I insert a TMO sim card, the device appears to be fully unlocked.
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I'm on schedule to start my Christmas shopping frenzyPosted Friday, December 19, 2008, at 12:02 PM
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing.
It's the last weekend before Christmas Day and some -- like myself -- have actually come to terms with our personal procrastination and realize that it is probably time to seriously start to take some action and head out into the retail jungle to purchase some gifts.
I know a lot of folks -- some in my own family -- who have had their gifts purchased and neatly wrapped for months now. They are now resting under the Christmas tree -- waiting to be opened.
I must confess, none of my gifts are under the tree yet and few have been purchased.
But I am on schedule.
This is normal for me.
I'm sorry, but without the last minute nervous rush to find that perfect gift for those people who are special in my life, it just wouldn't be Christmas.
It's just me.
I am not a shopper at heart and it drives my family crazy.
I'm not Santa
I don't do lists.
I don't check a list to see who has been naughty or nice.
I don't plan too much.
I'm more of an inspirational, impulse buyer.
I like to aimlessly walk up and down the store aisles hoping something will strike my fancy and yell loudly at me -- "Buy me!".
To be honest, this technique doesn't always work.
There have been years -- many years -- when my gifts have simply bombed for a variety of reasons and the people that received a gift from me were standing in front of the return/exchange line on the day after Christmas.
I'm sorry, I tried.
But I really think that God shorted me a couple of helpings in the genetic distribution of "shopping genes".
I just don't have it.
It's really strange because my Mother was one of the most organized early Christmas shoppers I ever knew.
She would traditionally have all of her gifts purchased and wrapped before the 4th of July.
My Mom was a creature of habit.
She also would always hide her wrapped Christmas gifts in the same 'secret hiding place' in an upstairs walk-in closet.
I remember one year -- I think I was about 13 or 14 years old -- when all I wanted for Christmas was a new 20-gauge shotgun.
I had repeatedly told my mother about the gun and I knew for sure that she was going to buy it.
One day, I had the youthful inspiration that I would check out some of my wrapped up gifts.
It was August -- about a day before squirrel season opened.
I snuck up to the closet while my Mom was at work and found a long narrow box that I was sure contained my new gun. I carefully unwrapped it and found the shotgun of my dreams.
It was an answer to prayer and I was not about to let squirrel season pass without using my new gun -- even though Christmas morning was still more than four months away.
The next morning, I was sitting in the woods under a large walnut tree proudly holding my new shotgun.
I shot three squirrels that morning with a Christmas present I wasn't even supposed to have yet.
The next Saturday, I used the gun again and took home two more squirrels for my mother to fry.
After the two hunting trips, I returned to the closet, neatly wrapped up the gun -- just like my mother had prepared it -- and put it back in hiding.
On Christmas morning, I 'officially' opened up the box again and was very surprised to find my new gun.
My mother never knew I used it. She never smelled the gun powder and she never knew that her mischievous son had found her Christmas present hiding place.
Looking back, I am not proud about what I did that August day many years ago. But it happened and possibly provided me with some parental insight to the resourcefulness of youth when my own daughters were growing up years later.
Nonetheless, it has to be one of my most memorable Christmas moments and it happened in August.
As this year's Christmas dawns on us let us not forget the reason for the Christmas celebration -- to commemorate the birth of Christ our Savior.
I get very annoyed when some of those secular-minded individuals who try to tell me that it is not politically correct to simply say Merry Christmas.
They prefer Happy Holidays.
I don't.
As you see the many slogans being pandered around you, take time every day to think about the real meaning of what is being said.... "Peace on earth, good will to men"... "Joy to the world"... "Hark, the herald Angels sing"... "'round yon virgin, mother and Child".
Christmas is much more that what it has been molded into by many in our society.
It is not the receiving -- or even the giving -- of material gifts.
The true meaning of Christmas cannot be found in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," or in Dr. Seuss' 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ -- the greatest gift any of us could ever receive.
Nick is the assistant editor for the Greene County Daily World. He can be reached by telephone at 847-4487 or 1-800-947-4487 or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
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You should take some shopping lessons from your wife . . .
Merry Christmas!
-- Posted by oink on Fri, Dec 19, 2008, at 7:09 PM
I started tonight :) I got done a few hours later. It is called POWER SHOPPING and leaving the cell phone in the vehicle.
-- Posted by gary g on Fri, Dec 19, 2008, at 8:42 PM
Great story Nick! I'm sure many of us, if not all, have done things were what not always proud of later. As usual your story is inspiring and comes right to the point. What Jesus Christ did for all of us is truly the greatest gift anyone could receive.
Merry Christmas, Nick!!!
-- Posted by #1LakerFan on Sat, Dec 20, 2008, at 3:19 PM
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Update #3: On Wednesday, February 15, CHOP issued an official apology to the Riveras. The statement noted, "As an organization, we regret that we communicated in a manner that did not clearly reflect our policies or intent and apologize for the Riveras' experience." Amelia is under consideration for a transplant.
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