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CAL flights resume
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has resumed scheduled service to hurricane-ravaged St Maarten yesterday, following the re-opening of the Princess Juliana International Airport, for commercial operations.
Caribbean Airlines operates BW 456 and BW 457 in/out of St Maarten from its hubs in Piarco, Trinidad and Kingston, Jamaica every Wednesday and Saturday.
Customers are advised that St Maarten Immigration has implemented strict protocols regarding entry into St Maarten at this time, and are therefore advised as follows:
Travel documents must be in order, with passenger name and details matching support documentation if required; Visa requirements where necessary for entry into St Maarten must be strictly adhered to; Customers connecting via St Maarten must have all legal documentation for their entry to final destination, eg visas, work permits etc.
Under no circumstances will passengers with onward connections be allowed to overnight in St Maarten; Travelers who are not nationals of Dutch St Maarten or French St Martin must have proof of accommodation.
Persons staying at hotels must have proof of hotel reservations confirmed after the passage of Hurricane Irma.
Many hotels sustained damage and remain closed.
Persons who will be staying at private homes must have proof of this.
It is recommended that the host be at the airport in case the Immigration officials need to interview them.
Travelers must be able to advise the purpose of their travel to St Maarten.
Persons must have sufficient funds for their period of stay.

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Results & Photos From Age Of Allegiance
April 29, 2008 · Print This Article
On Saturday night, April 26th 2008 CLASH Wrestling presented our April supershow Age Of Allegiance at the Taylor Town Trade Center in Taylor, MI. The event itself was a huge success, as a many agree that CLASH had once again, from top to bottom, put on a great show. We'd like to thank each and every one of the 170 plus Taylor fans that attended Age Of Allegiance! Below are the quick results of the show, as well as a number of photos from the event! Be on the lookout for some video from Age Of Allegiance later this week!
CLASH Wrestling Presents: AGE OF ALLEGIANCE
April 26th, 2008
Taylor Town Trade Center
Taylor, Michigan
In the "Dueling Canes" Match, Jack Night defeated Rave Killbourn by pinfall.
Skull Williams was victorious in the 2nd ever CLASH Gauntlet Match. Eliminations were as follows:
1. Crossfire by Skull Williams
2. The Wreckingball by Dragon Kreed
3. Dragon Kreed by Confetti, Keith Calhoun, Khameleon & Skull Williams
4. Khameleon by Keith Calhoun
5. Keith Calhoun by Confetti (with an assist by Coach B.)
6. Confetti by Skull Williams
Dave Manzo defeated GQ Assassin by pinfall after hitting him in the head with a trophy.
Tommy Tydie defeated Will Vendetta by pinfall.
Joseph T. Storm defeated Steff O'Riley by submission. After the match, Jeremy Jones challenged Steff to a By The Books Match for this Friday's show in Rockwood, MI.
In the Main Event of the evening, CLASH Champion "Ace High" Cameron Skyy successfully retained his title with a pinfall victory over J. Miller.
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Sad and short post this morning. I got a call around 5 am that my Grandpa Adkins has passed away. He had a massive heart attack around 1 am and they couldn't do anything to help him! This is so shocking and so sudden! He didn't know that he had anything wrong with his heart. With the exception of a spot that he had removed from his lung a few years ago he has been a relatively healthy guy, so we are all in a bit of, well, shock right now! We are packing and getting the car ready for it's first road trip to Bowling Green, something I was hoping to do next weekend for a baby shower, but instead we're going now to lay my Grandpa to rest. I don't want to do this, I am soooo not ready! But you never get a say to that do you?!?! Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers this weekend. This is going to be very hard, but all my Granny's kids are on their way to be at her side, which will make it a little easier (I guess!) I'm greatful today for a fairly large, close family who is ready to stand by each other and help each other through this. We have been blessed to have the time with Grandpa that we had, and I'll cherish the memories I have of him forever!
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Back Pain and You
Author: admin | Category: Uncategorized
Does your back hurt? Well don't despair as you are not alone in your misery. In fact countless numbers of human beings have experienced it at least once in their life, others not as lucky as they seem to have it much more often than others. But what is it about back pain that makes people seem terribly afraid of experiencing one, yet are totally resigned of the fact that they will eventually have them at one point or another. Here we will try to find out about different kinds of back pains according to their general locations, its possible causes, and also the underlying reasons that it occurred in the first place.
Back pains regularly appear in different areas of the back, but some of the more common ones are as follow:
Lower Left Back Pain, Lower Right Back Pain
The lower back is composed of various bodily organs and structures, any of which, if it happened to be compromised or irritated, may cause pain. Lower back pain may either be chronic or acute, each with their corresponding common ailments particular to that area of the back.
- Chronic Lower Back Pain – a persistent continuing condition, occurring over a long period of time. Typical causes of this are: scoliosis (unnatural curving of the spine), kyphosis (hunchback), herniated disc, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal), improper bending and lifting of heavy weights for long periods of time.
- Acute Lower Back Pain – a condition with rapid onset but of relative shortness of duration. Examples of conditions which cause acute lower back pain includes compression fractures, cramps, several kinds of cancers, ruptured discs, sciatica (irritation of nerves of the spine), aortic aneurysm, ovarian cyst, endometriosis (thickening of endometrial tissues of the uterus), muscle tears/strains, and kidney stones.
Middle Back Pain
The middle of the back is composed of the spinal column, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, and other bodily structures which may become inflamed or irritated thereby causing back pain. Middle back pain is usually characterized by either dull or sharp and acute pain which usually radiate to other parts of the body. Some common conditions that produce back pain includes osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, herniated disc, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, indigestion, kyphosis and kidney stones to name a few.
Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain usually is connected to the large muscles of the shoulders and other structures located in the area. Mechanical joint dysfunction and muscle injuries are common causes of upper back pain, as well as rheumatism or arthritis of the spine especially of the neck and thoracic vertebras. Degenerative disc disease and improper posture may also be causes of upper back pains.
So if you ever get to experience any kind of back pain, and chances are you will, you must consider first resting and stopping whatever it is that seems to be causing your back pain to avoid further aggravation. In cases where you don't particularly know what caused the pain, it will be wise to get yourself immediately checked by a doctor.
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Hospitals are where you go to get healthy, right? Well, when it comes to the food choices available to employees and visitors, not so much. Hospital cafeterias across the country are known for being a little too… cafeteria-y… in their food selection and its healthfulness. Typically, these cafeterias are managed almost entirely independently of the hospital, making them essentially giant restaurants (case in point: the Maine Medical Center cafeteria is technically the largest restaurant in Portland) that are often operating independently of the hospital's health standards.
However, major progress is being made. Hospital cafeterias have begun adding healthier food options and in 2013, MaineHealth made this issue a priority when it became a part of the nationwide Healthy Hospitals Food Initiative, which set guidelines for healthy meals, calorie labeling, and product placement. As part of this effort, MaineHealth brought in Perch to establish a "healthy choices" campaign and a system of labels that could accommodate the wide variety of scales and needs of MaineHealth's partner hospitals.
The resultant Check Plus campaign was rolled out in 10 hospital cafeterias across the state after an extensive beta testing phase in Portland. It aims to showcase the healthy options within each cafeteria (more added every day!) through a clearly identifiable visual system, while simultaneously promoting healthy eating choices. The campaign was wrapped up into a coherent kit of parts that included a rollout guide for food service directors and local marketing teams.
The Check Plus system was designed to visually represent which food options met the Hospital Healthy Food Initiative requirements within the cafeteria. Consumers are able to quickly identify—by the placement and color of the Check Plus icons—which options are the healthiest. By simply marking the healthy options, we removed the clutter of messaging and the confusing decision making process for customers. The emphasis is simply on choosing the healthy option.


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Pretty Little Coin Purses
After making the "Noriko Handbag" I needed more! More little bags with beautiful fabric! So I picked up some kiss clasp frames and sat down to search the internet for coin purse tutorials.
Honestly, it was really frustrating because I found a LOT of tutorials on how to use the frame but not a lot of free patterns...and we all know I'm better off with a pattern ;) I found some useful tutorials on making your own pattern but my first several attempts did not turn out too well. Finally I found a pattern for a puffy little coin purse on Cotton and Cloud and thought perfect.
The pattern was exactly what I was looking for but a little too small for the frame I picked up so I enlarged it to better fit the frame.
This is a really cool design because the pattern has you put pleats on the bottom to give your coin purse a pleasant "puff" at the bottom. Its a little like squaring the bottom. You fold the bottom over at the notches and sew in about a cm and up about a cm.
I have all four of my pieces pleated and ready to be sewn together.
I just can't get enough of this print!
After I sew the lining into the outside I am ready to tackle putting on the kiss clasp frame.
Some frames are "no sew" where you use heavy duty upholstery glue and clamp the frame afterwards. I purchased the sew on frame so there was no need for glue on my end. However! I did put a couple
dabs of hot glue in strategic locations to hold the purse in place while I sewed it in.
You will probably end up with a mess of glue but it is real easy to rub off afterwards :p
Sewing it on saves on some mess and you end up with cute stitches ♥ I used embroidery thread to attache this coin purse. I also clamped my first frame for stability...I'm still trying to decide if I like it clamped or
un-clamped better.
And of course! feel free to add some ribbon tassel to give your coin purse even more style!
What pretty little purses these are!
Just in case your wondering, coin purses are always classy!!
To see similar items in my shop follow this link:
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House Manager-Butler
RACINE, Courchevel-France
— HOUSE MANAGER-BUTLER Complete organization of their holiday stays. Work monitoring, maintenance and start- up of the property. Complete management of the property as house manager. Recruitment, placement, trainer and management staff, the chef, the maids, the linen maid, driver and organization and management of their schedule and the distribution of tasks and communication between staff to ensure a service of excellence to customers._ Transport organization in private jet, helicopter or private vehicle with driver _ Greet all incoming customers and guests with special attention _ Managing security, alarms and cameras. Keeping a book of accounts for budget management over expenditure _ Unpack on arrival and management of dressing and preparing the suitcases before leaving _ Service excellence for lunch and dinner, serving wine, champagne, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages _ Booking restaurants, VIP square, privatization of space, luxury shops and cinema _ Organization of various outdoor and indoor activities, theme nights _ Dinner reception organization protocol or birthday party with very specific requests _ Management of specific customer requests


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Flashtank Keys:Arrowkeys,Spacebar Description: Calculate the angle and power accurately to demolish the opponents
Patience and intelligent tactics are necessary for these strategy games. Some of these games allow 2 player action so you can invite a friend to outwit. Challenges that demand all your concentration!
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Youandewan Times EP
Judging from his slow-but-steady career, Youandewan could easily be characterized as a producer who is in no particular rush. Though the frequency of his releases has certainly increased this year, this follows a long period of silence from the Leeds-based DJ/producer, which seems like a sign that the man is willing to take his time. But perhaps an even better indication of Youandewan's patience is the gradual pace with which his productions themselves come together, a trait readily displayed throughout the four elongated offerings heard on the producer's new EP for the Secretsundaze label.
Despite a short tracklist, the Times EP still manages to run for more than 30 minutes; the two a-side cuts take up over half of that time themselves. While many producers may use similar amounts of time to craft rather involved musical movements or to amass as many interlocked layers as they please, Youandewan seems to just enjoy the space he gives himself to highlight each of the tunes' components. A spotlight is put on typically overlooked details—like the particular crunch of a clap, the slight swing of a hi-hat, or the decaying trail of a vocal delay—simply because they're the most active elements and are executed to such precise ends. That said, the productions on Times are nonetheless captivating, and are more than capable of luring listeners onto the dancefloor.
As we pointed out in our review of his recent Dissaray EP, Youandewan tends to coyly beckon listeners to the floor with "subtle shifts and pristine craftsmanship," rather than rely on larger-than-life sonics. The four tracks on Times keep with the same ideology; each one does little more than simmer over the carefully assembled drum patterns, bluesy chords, and rounded basslines with a reserved enthusiasm and an almost cautious approach to evolution. As such, it's hard to distinguish a standout from the EP—though the second a-side cut, "Be Dark," does offer the record's most memorable melodic sequence. On the whole, Times inhabits virtually the same sonic space, incorporating a singular sound palette into a handful of slightly divergent arrangements. This slow-changing take on deep, R&B-flecked house may not make for the most outrightly "exciting" music, per se, but in an era that surely has more than its fair share of "exciting" music (often made merely for excitement's sake), Youandewan's sound can be particularly refreshing.


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LINE-UPS: Sanogo and Ramsey back for Arsenal, Cambiasso on bench for Leicester
AARON RAMSEY returns to Arsenal's starting XI for the trip to newly-promoted Leicester.
The Welshman missed the midweek win over Besiktas, but returns to Arsene Wenger's starting line-up for the trip to the King Power Stadium.
England midfielder Jack Wilshere drops to the bench to make way for Ramsey.
Yaya Sanogo also returns, with makeshift striker Alexis Sanchez reverting to a midfield role.
There is no place on the bench for summer signing David Ospina, despite suggestions the Colombian could have been set for a return to action after a thigh problem.
Leicester boss Nigel Pearson names new signing Esteban Cambiasso on the bench after the Argentine put pen to paper earlier this week.
Summer signing Leonardo Ulloa leads the line alongside last season's top goalscorer David Nugent.
Arsenal: Szczesny, Debuchy, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Cazorla, Ozil, Alexis, Sanogo.
Subs: Martinez, Chambers, Rosicky, Campbell, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Podolski.
Leicester: Schmeichel, De Laet, Morgan, Moore, Konchesky, Mahrez, King, Hammond, Schlupp, Nugent, Ulloa.
Subs: Hamer, Drinkwater, Vardy, Albrighton, Cambiasso, Wasilewski, Wood.


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In my classroom 1-5 sit on my FlipForms (love FlipForms you can check them out here http://www.wengercorp.com/Teach/TeachTool.html) and my K students sit on the floor. Since I have three flip form colors, I can easily divide each class into three sections and give each child a specific seat on the risers.
At the beginning of the year I explain to my students that orchestras are divided into sections and in each section there is a leader. In our music room the section leaders jobs are to set a good example and help keep everyone prepared for the lesson. I then choose 3 section leaders (one per color) to be in charge of their section.
This helps me out in a number of ways:
1. I always have messengers to pick up/drop off a student or materials from another room.
2. There is always a designated student to pass out materials.
3. They can get the lights or control the stereo.
4. Great role models to refer other students to.
5. Demonstrate idea/concept.
6. In the upper grades: explain procedures. I.E. - recorder karate
I pick new section leaders at the beginning of each 9 weeks, so throughout the year 12 students in the class will get a turn to be a section leader. Although I do use these students to help me out, they aren't the only students I call on throughout the class. This is just a great way for me to help keep things organized while giving some great kids recognition.
Last year I had some trouble keeping track of who my section leaders were in each class. I put a star on my seating chart next to each section leaders name but I hated having to constantly refer to the chart. This year I found these great clothespins at Michaels. They will be great for the kids to clip somewhere visible on their outfit so that I can quickly find my leaders.
I found these just a few weeks ago and they had several patterns available in the dollar section, so if you want some head to Michaels!!!
I found these just a few weeks ago and they had several patterns available in the dollar section, so if you want some head to Michaels!!!


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Give a Gift Charity Auction (closes on 28 March 12pm)March 22, 2010 at 12:00 pm | Posted in Let's Care and Celebrate | 26 Comments
Tags: Blog Campaign, charity auction, Let's Care and Celebrate
AUCTION CLOSED! Check out Round 2 now!
( I have emailed all the winners, please respond to my email!)
The Give a Gift Charity Auction is part of the "Let's Care and Celebrate!" campaign, in aid of SCWO-Star Shelter. All auction winners will receive a $10 Joe & Dough voucher. Out of these winners, one lucky person will be randomly selected to win a Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Ultimate White Set. [Read more]
Bidding period: 22nd March 2010, 12pm – 28th March 2010, 12pm.
How to bid?
- Leave a comment on this post with the item code and your bid price. Eg, "A1 – $100"
- Remember to leave a valid email address!
- Only those residing in Singapore can take part in this charity auction.
How do I make payment?
- I will notify the winner via email.
- Payment can be made in the form of donation to SCWO – Star Shelter by:
1) By cheque – Pls write the cheque payable to " SCWO – Star Shelter" , include your name, address and NRIC/FIN numbers for tax deduction.
2) By bank transfer –
Name of Organisation : SCWO – Star Shelter
Bank & Branch Name : DBS Bank Raffles City
Name of Account Holder : SCWO – Star Shelter
Bank Code: 7171
Branch code: 033
A/c No to be credited : 033-021094-9 (DBS Autosave)
- Winner need to provide me with a print screen of your bank transfer or scanned copy of your cheque as proof of payment.
- I will mail the items out via registered mail within 1 week after payment is received.
- Strictly no return or refund.
A1: Marc by Marc Jacobs beach hat and flip flops
Contributed by Karen Ashley (Renzze)
Starting bid: S$80
Current bid: S$120 (wilandsu)
- This set consists of the Miss Marc hat and Marc Jacobs white flip flops. Read more about Karen's comments – her sister didn't even get a chance to borrow these!
- The flip flops is brand new. The hat is lightly used, in excellent mint condition.
- Hat has Miss Marc print on top, and lovely checked prints in the interior. Wide brim. Diameter of the crown: 14.5cm
- White flip flops with orange details. PVC. Length: 24cm. Width (widest): 9cm
- Original price of the whole beach set with Miss Marc hat, flip flops, towel and beach tote is US$298.
A2: Puffy Tutu Mini Skirt
Contributed by Karen Ashley (Renzze)
Starting bid: S$20
Current bid: ??
- Unique skirt with elastic band and plenty of interesting details – tulle, lace, gingham and ribbons. Karen wore this to Japan with her close girl friends!
- Highly versatile – wear it on its own or over tights or leggings.
- You can use it to as a layering device to provide volume to your skirt.
- Unstretched: 30 cm. Stretched: 40cm. Hips: 52cm. Length: 32cm
- In excellent condition. Suitable for size XS-S girls.
A3: Darsala Tiger-Eye Necklace
Contributed by Miss Glitzy
Starting bid: S$55
Current bid: S$60 (delicious)
- As seen on Insing.com. (Photo on the left from Insing.com)
- This necklace was gifted to Miss Glitzy at a blogger's event by Darsala, a brand of handmade jewellery that is available at Beijaflor, Wisma Atria. Really love this necklace because it is versatile and easy to match various outfits! This piece is very sturdy and well-made.
- Polished pendant with tiger-eye bead, coupled with intricate details and tassles.
- Total length: 56 cm (excludes 10 cm adjustable length).
A4: Delicate Evening Clutch
Contributed by Nicole (Cherry Magazine & Uniiko Boutique)
Starting bid: S$35
Current bid: S$45 (Miss Jazzy)
- Vintage evening clutch with shiny gold buckle and sturdy chain.
- Carry it as a sling bag, or tuck the chain inside to use as a clutch.
- Great vintage condition, the interior is slightly dusty.
- Width: 22cm. Height: 16cm. Length of chain: 44cm.
A5: Pink Polka Dot Vintage Dress
Contributed by X-Wen (Fash-Eccentric)
Starting bid: S$55
Current bid: ??
- Sweet pink polka-dot dress from Japan.
- Lovely buttons with gold rim, and little gold chain at the breast pockets.
- Pleated details at the skirt, and with lining.
- Elastic waist details. Belt is not included.
- Chest: 40cm. Arm hole: 20cm. Length: 100cm.
- Suitable for Size M-L girls.
A6: Review (Australia) Crotchet Dress
Contributed by Dottie (Fashion Nation)
Starting bid: S$35
Current bid: S$40 (carrotoh)
- Jersey material with colour crotchet details. "Missoni-like" (quoting a comment posted on Fashion Nation). Dottie wore this to Singapore Fashion Festival in 2008!
- From Australian brand, Review.
- Cute pockets at hip area.
- In almost mint condition.
- Tagged size 6. Chest: 28cm. Arm hole: 20cm. Length: 87cm.
- Suitable for Size S girls.
A7: X/Square (POA) Jersey Dress
Contributed by Dottie (Fashion Nation)
Starting bid: S$35
Current bid: S$50 (tl)
- Jersey slip dress with pleated details at the chest area.
- Nude and taupe colours are popular this season!
- Adjustable strap length. Waist band and slightly flare skirt.
- Brand new with tags. Tagged size Small. Chest: 33cm. Arm hole: 20cm. Length: 93cm.
- Suitable for Size S-M girls.
A8: Silk Dress
Contributed by Miss Chubby (Miss Glitzy's friend)
Starting bid: S$55
Current bid: S$66 (rey)
- Unique and romantic blue/yellow ombre silk dress.
- Brown satin trimmings at the shoulder and bust area.
- Brand new. Chest: 40cm. Arm hole: 20cm. Length: 80cm.
- Suitable for Size S-M girls.
A9: Armani Exchange Silk Dress
Contributed by Miss Chubby (Miss Glitzy's friend)
Starting bid: S$55
Current bid: S$65 (Karen Cheng)
- Red silk dress with gold trimming. Pleated details at the centre.
- Gentle swirl patterns on the fabric.
- Brand new. Tagged Size 4. Chest: 40cm. Arm hole: 20cm. Length: 80cm.
- Suitable for Size S-M girls.
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[…] Kiehl's set for the lucky one while all winners receive a $10 Joe & Dough voucher March 25, 2010 at 4:47 pm | In Let's Care and Celebrate | Leave a Comment Tags: Give a Gift Charity Auction, Joe & Dough, Kiehl's, Let's Care and Celebrate, Prize, Winner Kiehl's has kindly sponsored a Dermatologist Solution Ultimate White Set (worth $331) for a lucky winner of the Give a Gift Charity Auction. […]
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Would love to participate and support the cause, but I live in oz!
If you can accommodate, then:
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I came across this TED Talk on an adoption board I visit frequently and I thought I would share it.
About Chimamanda Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie(born September 15, 1977) is a Nigerian writer.
Born in the town of Enugu, she grew up in the university town of Nsukka in southeastern Nigeria, where the University of Nigeria is situated. While she was growing up, her father was a professor of statistics at the university, and her mother was the university registrar.
Adichie studied medicine and pharmacy at the University of Nigeria for a year and a half. During this period, she edited The Compass, a magazine run by the university's Catholic medical students. At the age of 19, Adichie left Nigeria and moved to the United States for college. After studying communications and political science at Drexel University in Philadelphia, she transferred to Eastern Connecticut State University to live closer to her sister, who had a medical practice in Coventry. She received a bachelor's degree from Eastern, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2001.
In 2003, she completed a master's degree in creative writing at Johns Hopkins University. In 2008, she received a Master of Arts in African studies from Yale University.
Adichie was a Hodder fellow at Princeton University during the 2005-2006 academic year. In 2008 she was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. She has also been awarded a 2011-2012 fellowship by the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University.
Visit her on her website


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Save Our Allegheny Ridges serves as a resource for communities grappling with the complexities of industrial wind development. Members donate their time and travel expenses to work with municipal officials and residents.
As industrial wind turbines increase, the number of people suffering from wind turbine syndrome also increases. Industrial wind projects need to be sited properly, not only to avoid noise issues, but also to protect the ecological systems that sustain our health, our wild lands, and our wildlife.
There have been repeated accusations posted on the Internet by pro-wind forces that Save Our Allegheny Ridges (SOAR) and, more specifically, Laura Jackson, president of Save Our Allegheny Ridges have received funds from Koch and fossil-fuel corporations. While it is true that Laura Jackson did attend a meeting (at her own expense) to discuss coordination of grassroots groups trying to protect communities from industrial wind projects, there was absolutely no funding provided for the meeting, or for future efforts. Save Our Allegheny Ridges and Laura Jackson have never received any funds from the Koch brothers, or from fossil-fuel corporations. Unlike industrial wind companies that receive massive subsidies (Iberdrola has received over $2 trillion*), SOAR's work is supported by member donations and community fundraising efforts.
*Good Jobs First: http://subsidytracker.goodjobsfirst.org/prog.php?parent=Iberdrola
President: Laura Jackson – Everett, PA
Vice-President: Dr. Terry Doran – Central City, PA
Secretary: Tom Kuehl – Export, PA
Treasurer: Mike Jackson – Everett, PA
Karin Sedewar – Cairnbrook, PA
John Terry – Montrose, WV
Larry Thomas – Circleville, WV
SOAR Mission:
We are organized for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes to provide information to residents and government leaders about the impact of industrial development.
SOAR Vision:
Our intent is to provide resources, technical support, and education to communities threatened by industrial development.
SOAR Goals:
Our goals are to promote better public understanding of the siting and regulatory process which govern development, to give citizens the tools which will help them become more involved in the community process, and to furnish support for proper siting decisions.
How Can SOAR Help You?
1. We have volunteers who will speak to your community, to educate residents about industrial development and its impacts on communities and forested ridges.
2. Contact SOAR for free handouts and educational materials regarding proper siting guidelines.
3. SOAR volunteers give programs to students K – college, and to community groups.
4. SOAR will help you collect scientific data to document habitat type and species composition in areas threatened by development.


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Several of SlingoMama exclusive girasols have been desinged by me. Donau was the first one. I'd like to share with you the story of my Donau design.
As a child I was crazy about reading books. When I was little, my mother worked as a librarian and she took me and my sister to her work at the public library when there was nobody to stay with us at home. And that happend quite a lot, because my father was a military man and was often away.
I think I have read almost every book for children and later for juniors at the library where my mom worked. But most of all I was facinated by the folk tales from different countries.
I was geatly impressed by a tale about the river Donau and a girl, who was in love with some young man, but he didn't have mutual feelings for her. This girl came from time to time to sit along the banks of the Donau river and cried, her tears were falling into the river and Donau was trying to calm her with its waves and wash her sorrows away. One day she jumped into Donau and became a foam. She found happines this way, because she was free and could finally see the sun.
When the young man found out that the girl has jumped into Donau, he suddenly realized that he actualy loved her too and he jumped into Donau river as well, became a foam and joined his beloved. They didn't have human bodies, but they were happy together.
Now I don't know whether it's a sad story or not, but when I red this story as a child, it seemed to me as a story with a happy end and I was genuinly happy for the girl and the young man that they have found each other this way, even though they didn't have human bodies any more.
One day I had a Girasol chart in front of me and I combined together the blue, green and brown stripes and realized that they remind me the story from my childhood about the Donau river, the girl and the young man. This is how the Girasol Donau was born.
The funny thing is that I have never been near the Donau river. Though I very much hope I'll visit it some day.
Almost right away I knew that Donau would get a sister and that her name would be Aurora and that she will have"girly" colors. Aurora is a natural light display which occurs in the polar regions most of the time. I have never seen it, but this beautiful natural fenomenon seems amazing to me.
Donau river is a part of nature and I thought that his sister should be a part of nature as well. I hope to welcome her soon amd I hope that my customers will love her as much as they love Donau.
Olga, SlingoMama.nl
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I had planned to post my first blog quite some time ago, but unfortunately the Australian snow season took a while to get going. Thankfully, things are well and truly in full swing with excellent snowfalls over the last few weeks. This might just be the bumper year people have been waiting for. Unlike, many of the other bloggers on the site, I am not a professional or for that matter competitive in any free sport just someone who loves to snowboard and write about it!
My first trip of the season was to be a girly one. My riding buddies and I decided we would ditch the boys and head up to the snow ourselves. The plan was to hit Mt. Buller the closest 'decent' mountain to Melbourne, Australia and have a day of gossip, laughs and of course plenty of riding. My friend Tanya, her friend and workmate Elise and Elise's sister Danielle were my snow loving buddies for the day.
The day started at the unsociable 4am! I think the prospect of a days snowboarding could be one of the only things to get me out of my bed at that time. I was the driver for the day so I had to make sure I was wide awake before hitting the road, I picked up the girls, we packed our boards and were on our way. Road Trip anyone!!!
Three and a half hours later we arrived at the mountain, excited for our first day on snow since August '07. You just can't beat the first day on snow after those torturous months away from the snow, and even more importantly greeted with great conditions and even some sun poking through the clouds. Would you want to be anywhere else? Our day started as it would continue, some mellow turns lots of laughing and story telling on the chairlift. All without boys telling us to hurry up or that we were holding them up. Don't get me wrong it's great having the guys around to push us sometimes, but every now and then it's nice to cruise along making wide turns down a run instead of trailing behind the cloud of snow spray created by the straight lining guys!
My fellow boarders Tanya and Elise carried on where they had left off last season, perfecting the art of linking their turns and attempting some steeper terrain. Both doing really well, progressing as the morning went on. Danielle, the lone skier in the group was excited to ski with boarders – a first for her. It was interesting to hear how as a skier she sees the runs differently and she held her own in the skier vs. snowboarder banter! We were all just getting out snow legs back and poor Elise injured herself. Despite the fact Elise hurt herself, we couldn't avoid the comedy commando/slow mo dive she did to retrieve her runaway board as it flew off down the hill, (yeah we know she should have had a leash on!). Later finding out the she had torn a ligament in her shoulder. Not much fun! She put on a brave face and continued on for the rest of the day…good work girlie!
We kept going right to the bitter end…even at one point weighing up whether or not we would make it down one more time before last lift! We decided not to risk it and headed back to the car…tired but happy! Our inaugural girls snow trip was not only a great start the season but it will be the start of an annual tradition!
Back with the boys, we are off to a place Falls Creek this weekend – one of the larger Aussie resorts. The snow has been falling all week so it looks like it will be a good one.


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The Yarr-ts: Piracy Snapshot 5.3.2008
Something I've recently taken to doing is keeping one eye on the big torrent sites, just to see what's topping their download lists. I do so because it's illuminating to compare what people are willing to take differs from what people are willing to pay for. However, I thought it'll be an interesting exercise to be a little more rigorous than that. So, hitting the Mininova, I totaled all the separate torrents for each popular game and worked out a chart. This is a snapshot of PC gaming piracy, on a single torrent site, on a single day.
Top 10's here. The rest of the chart, plus analysis and my methodology beneath the cut.
1) Assassin's Creed – 25734
2) Frontlines: Fuel of War – 12688
3) Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat – 8792
4) Dark Messiah of Might and Magic – 8402
5) Lost: Via Domus – 5883
6) Turning Point: Fall of Liberty – 5183
7) Sims 2 – 4026
8 ) The Club – 3672
9) Bioshock – 3489
10) The Witcher – 3121
11) Need for Speed ProStreet – 3061
12) Crysis – 2847
13) Conflict: Denied Ops – 2085
14) Neverwinter Nights 2 – 1893
15) Hellgate: London – 1750
16) World in Conflict – 1531
17) Stranglehold – 1459
18) The Orange Box – 1341
19) Age of Empires – 1099
20) Flat Out 2 – 1074
Methodology first. The numbers are total leechers. That is, number of people who are downloading from a torrent right now. Many of these – and the ones with the highest scores – have multiple torrents, which means it's possible that trying multiples at once to see which one gives the game first. However, since I've only added up the torrents from the PC games sections first page – smaller torrents on the second page with less than 293 leechers have been omitted. Also, these are only torrents on Mininova. It's the largest torrent site, but there's many, many more. Finally, I've counted bundled packs – where the Add ons are added to a torrent – as a single game for simplicity.
Before we start, you may want to compare and contrast with the current PC charts in the UK and the US.
Okay – what to make from this? Well, Ubisoft are having a bad time. We mentioned that some code of Assassin's Creed has been leaked before, but it's worth stressing this is only a preview build. The game crashes upon reaching Jerusalem, which has lead to some hilarious hacker whining, immortalised here. Even when this is known, it hasn't stopped people downloading the bloody thing. Lost making an appearance is expected, but Dark Messiah showing up is a genuine surprise – in terms of most leechers on a single client, it's highest. Presumably this is because of the attention gained by the recent release of a somewhat lacklustre console version.
Secondly: The torrent kids will go wild for shooting stuff. In fact, any kind of shooting stuff. They don't even care if it's any good, as the sixth-position for the poorly-reviewed Turning Point demonstrates. While there's more strategic games there, what's also worth noting that the current big game – Sins of A Solar Empire – is absent, despite sitting #2 in the US retail charts. Which you may say is a cute demographic snapshot – though, I'll note, that while relatively few people are downloading it, despite the fact it has no copy protection, it's the second-most seeded torrent – even if no-one's taking, people seem determined to try and distribute it for some reason.
Thirdly, let's try a little really rough – if conservative – maths. Call of Duty 4 has been on sale for 113 days, assuming day zero piracy. A seven gig torrent, assuming a 100k download speed, takes just under a day to download. Assuming that the rate of downloads now is constant across those whole three and a bit months – which is incredibly conservative, of course, as it'd have been much higher upon release – that means 993496 copies will have been illegally downloaded via Mininova alone. Which is the sort of number that makes Infinity Ward sad.
A friend of mine said something that struck me recently: There probably are just as many "traditional" PC gamers as ever; it's just that they're not paying for it. Part of me suspects that eventually they'll end up paying for it in another way. If I were considering making a PC game, looking at the list, there's not a chance in hell I'll make an FPS.


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Apparel Lineup for Yonex Thomas Cup Teams Revealed
- Date
- 18 May 2018
At the TOTAL BWF Thoms & Uber Cup Finals 2018, taking place in Bangkok from May 20th, nine out of the sixteen men's teams particpating in the Thomas Cup will be wearing Yonex apparel. See a sneak peek below at what the men from India, Canada, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Germany, Honk Kong, Russia and Algeria will be wearing.
*Final apparel subject to change.


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Many buy-to-let landlords in the UK are encountering difficulties in repaying their mortgages.
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), rental investors are starting to suffer as a result of wider problems in the British economy.
The organisation said that by the end of September 2008, more than 1.5 per cent of buy-to-let loans were in arrears.
This is up from 1.1 per cent in June, and compares with 1.44 per cent of all mortgages at the moment.
A number of reasons for this trend have been highlighted, such as falling rents and supplies of buy-to-let properties exceeding demand in some areas.
As a result, some landlords have been unable to find tenants or collect enough money to fund their mortgage payments.
Michael Coogan, director general of the CML, commented: "Anyone worried about mortgage payments should contact their lender at the earliest opportunity, before arrears start to build up."
This follows warnings from Standard and Poor's that the continuing slump in house prices could force many landlords into negative equity.
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There are dozens of reasons why you should get outside with your baby or toddler. Firstly, more and more kids nowadays fail to get enough outdoor time, so the younger your child is when you introduce her to nature, the better. Exploring nature early on means your child will be a nature fan right from the start, which will hopefully translate into a nature-loving older child. Nature is healthy. In fact, playing outside has been shown to reduce Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms, and it can improve concentration and learning skills. Outdoor time is also linked to a reduced risk of asthma, obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, depression and more. Additionally, consider that an early start in nature helps teach your child how to be outside, which may seem like a bizarre idea, but unlike kids of past generations, many kids today don't understand how to manage outside time at all. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, being outside can increase not only your child's happiness, but your happiness as well. Getting ample amounts of fresh air is one excellent way to take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally, and when you take care of yourself, everyone benefits. Now, as you can see there are oodles of benefits to nature time. However, sometimes new parents are anxious about taking their baby or young toddler outside. You don't have to be. With the right gear and some fun activities up your sleeve, babies and toddlers will feel right at home in the great outdoors. Keep reading to see some quick tips that will let you easily enjoy and explore nature with your little one.
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Gear up: Have a ready-to-go travel bag on hand at all times, so when the mood strikes (and your tot is agreeable) you can get outside in a hurry. Pack the basics (extra diapers and wipes) plus some safe sunscreen, a thin blanket for spreading on the ground, water, an extra jacket for chilly days and maybe one small nature toy.
Plan for tired feet: Babies can crawl in the grass, but of course aren't walking around, and toddlers get tired really easily. Always take a sling or baby carrier for young babies and/or a lightweight stroller for your toddler. Another fun option if the terrain is smooth is a little wagon – toddlers love wagons but will often complain while in a stroller.
Be there and be patient: Unplug – outside time is not the time to be texting or making calls. Also, enjoy your time with your little one and try to be patient. When my son was a toddler, I'd get so frustrated with how slow he'd walk plus all the stops and starts, mainly because my plan was to double up outside time with exercise. Don't do this! Assume that nature time with a baby or toddler is fun, relaxing time, not exercise time. Let your little one go at his own pace, and arrange for actual exercise time outside when someone is watching your child or when your kid is asleep in a stroller (then walk faster).
Take a pail and shovel: This is a perfect outside toy for older babies and toddlers. It's 100% multi-functional and can be used to scoop sand, gravel, rocks, water, bark chips, and more, plus your child can use it to collect nature goodies like pine cones and flowers.
Easy nature exploration tips…
- Smell: Sniff flowers, bark, dirt, pine cones and the grass.
- Touch: Feel all the different textures of nature, from grass to bark to smooth (larger) rocks to cool water to slippery leaves.
- Listen: Encourage your baby to listen to the birds chirping, the wind racing, bees buzzing, rain drops plopping and more.
- Play: Use "I Spy" to encourage fun. Go on an animal scavenger hunt, jump in puddles, hold scarves up in the wind and watch them blow or hunt down a list of different colored plants and flowers.
- Be brave: Don't freak or panic over a little dirt or bugs. Kids like this stuff, and most of the time it's ok to explore. Just watch out for dangerous bugs and wash up after you go inside.


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Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:46 pm
TomsGT4 wrote:RWDragoon wrote:Something I find odd is when adjusting my shimless set I have found a marked 37 (in fact my engine has 3) yet I cant buy them from toyota?? I have a few friends that work there and they tell me that the part must exist, but numbers will be different. For example they say that when a new toyota comes from the factory they have a different part number on the oil filter then you can actually purchase.
That's kind of cool. I bet you could have found those numbers in Japan back in 1990.
Hey Corey, what's going on with your set?
Interested to know how things went?
Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:39 am
Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:33 am
Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:39 pm
abraxxa wrote:My tuner has argumented against the shimless conversion because it makes adjusting the clearance much harder because you have to order new buckets instead of grinding down the shim.
abraxxa wrote:The 35% weight saving on the bucket is much less if you calculate it on the whole valve train.
abraxxa wrote:So my Gen 4 will keep the shim under bucket system.
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The Classic TV Archive - US Legal Drama Series
<Previous "Perry Mason" Next>
Starring Raymond Burr
Season 1 (CBS) (1957-58)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
TV Guide / Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (http://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive
################# Perry Mason ################
############## season 1 1957-58 ##############
CBS Saturday 7:30pm ET (39 episodes)(001-039)
1.1 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Restless Redhead (1957.09.21)
Whitney Blake ................. Evelyn Bagby, Defendant
Vaughn Taylor
James Buchanan
Ralph Clanton
Grandon Rhodes
Lorraine Martin
Gloria Henry
Dick Rich
Norman Leavitt
Helen Mayon
Jack Gargan
Clark Howat
Perry Mason takes on a beautiful redhead who has been found not guilty on charges of stealing an actress'
jewelry and now faces murder charges after she shoots a masked man who tried to run her car off the road.
1.02 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece (1957.09.28)
John McNamara ................. Peter Cole, Defendant
Harry Hickox .................. Phillip Kendall, Victim
John Archer
Nancy Hadley
Helen Mowery
Thomas B. Henry
Darryl Hickman
Hillary Brooke
Kenneth MacDonald
Tony Michaels
Clark Howat
Joey Ray
Fred Graham
Jack Harris
A man tries to force his partners to buy out his business interest at an exorbitant price by tying it to the pending
divorce of one of the others.
1.3 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Nervous Accomplice (1957.10.05)
Maggie Hayes .................. Sybil Granger, Defendant
Richard Hale .................. George Lutz, Victim
Greta Thyssen
William Roarick
Robert Cornthwaite
Jean Nowell
Tyler McVey
Claudia Bryar
Norman Leavitt
Morris Ankrum
James Gavin
Gail Bonney
Robert Bice
George Eldredge
Sam Flint
Jack Harris
Mason defends a jealous wife accused of killing her husband's partner when she tries to save their marriage
by manipulating the business.
1.4 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Drowning Duck (1957.10.12)
Gary Vinson ................... Marv Adams, Defendant
Harry Landers ................. Donald Briggs, Victim
Paula Winslowe
Noland Leary
Carolyn Craig
Don Beddoe
Olive Blakeney
Victor Sutherland
Philip Tonge
Rusty Lane
Clifford Betelho
Carol Kelly
Tom London
Joseph Forte
Helen Hatch
An unscrupulous private eye is murdered after he tries blackmail and a young man is accused whose father was
convicted of murder in the same small town 18 years earlier.
1.5 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Sulky Girl (1957.10.19)
Brian Hutton .................. Rod Gleason, Defendant
Raymond Greenleaf ............. Edward Norton, Victim
Connie Cezon .................. Gertie Lade, Mason's secretary
Olive Sturgess
Lillian Bronson
William Schallert
Robert Griffin
Howard Wendell
Paul Bryar
Frank Wilcox
Jack Gargan
Larry Thor
Bob Kline
Dick Winslow
A headstrong young woman insists on breaking the spendthrift trust imposed on her by her father's will,
despite the strong opposition of her guardian/uncle.
1.6 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Silent Partner (1957.10.26)
Anne Barton ................... Mildred Kimber, Defendant
Michael Emmet ................. Sam Lynk, Victim
Peggy Maley
Mark Roberts
Dan Seymour
Dan Sheridan
Cyril Delevanti
Henry Hunter
Joe Abdullah
Ed Stevlingson
Dawn Richards
Janet Stewart
Charles Franc
Don Anderson
Jimmy McCallion
Jann Darlyn
A ruthless ex-con uses a man's compulsive gambling to gain control of a substantial amount of stock in the lucrative
orchid business of the man's wife.
1.7 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Angry Mourner (1957.11.02)
Sylvia Field .................. Belle Adrian, Defendant
Eric Sinclair ................. Mark Cushing, Victim
Barbara Eden
Dorothy Adams
James Westerfield
Peter Nelson
Paul Fix
Joan Weldon
Eve McVeagh
Malcolm Atterbury
Jamie Forster
Addison Richards
Harry Tyler
William Boyett
Mason works during his vacation when a neighbor is accused is murdering a playboy who had been making
advances to her daughter.
1.8 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Crimson Kiss (1957.11.09)
Sue England ................... Fay Allison, Defendant
John Holland .................. Carver L. Clement, Victim
Jean Willes
Frances Bavier
Gloria McGhee
Frank Wilcox
Douglas Dick,
Joi Lansing
Douglas Evans,
John Harmon
Howard Culver
A crimson lip print becomes a central clue in the murder of an adulterer whose death is used by a young woman
intent on replacing her roommate in the affections of a wealthy young man.
1.09 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Vagabond Vixen (1957.11.16)
Teleplay by Al C. Ward / Directed by Christian Nyby
Guest Cast:
Robert Ellenstein ............. John Addison, Defendant
Paul Cavanaugh ................ Edgar Ferrell, Victim
Catherine McLeod
Carol Leigh
Peggy Converse
James Anderson
Pierre Watkin
Russell Trent
Barbara Pepper
Robert Carson
Peggy Ivins
Jack Gargan
Lee Miller
A reporter for a scandal sheet sets up a film producer with a pretty young hitchhiker, but his blackmail
scheme goes awry.
1.10 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Runaway Corpse (1957.11.23)
June Dayton ................... Myra Davenport, Defendant
John Stephenson ............... Ed Davenport, Victim
Dan Williams
Sara Selby
Rebecca Welles
James Maloney
William Challee
Michael Fox
Keith Alan
Robin Morse
Martha Wentworth
Jack Kenney
Ed Jerome
Jack Harris
Connie Cezon
Adams Williams
Perry takes the case of a woman accused by her husband of poisoning him, but whose corpse disappears from
the motel room where he was pronounced dead.
1.11 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Crooked Candle (1957.11.30)
Nancy Gates ................... Martha Bradford, Defendant
Bruce Cowling ................. Joe Bradford, Victim
Whit Bissell
Doris Singleton
Robert Clarke
Henry Corden
Francis McDonald
Frank Wilcox
Hal Taggert
Helen Stanley
Martha Bradford's world falls apart when she meets another woman at the beauty parlor who claims to be
Mrs. Richard Bradford, and her husband is murdered before she can learn the truth.
1.12 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Negligent Nymph (1957.12.07)
Peggy Castle .................. Sally Fenner, Defendant
David Lewis ................... George Adler, Victim
Joan Banks
James Nusser
James Griffith
John Cliff
Nadja Posey
Robert Tafur
Forrest Lewis
Troy Melton
Hal Taggert
Michael Kopcha
Irene Calvillo
Connie Cezon
Perry Mason and Paul Drake pick a young woman out of the ocean when she flees her former employer's house,
where the man has just been murdered.
1.13 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Moth-Eaten Mink (1957.12.14)
Robert Osterloh ............... Morey Allen, Defendant
Kay Faylen .................... Dixie Dayton, Defendant
Douglas Kennedy
Roxanne Arlan
Brian Hutton
Grandon Rhodes
Marc Krah
Lyn Guild
Than Wyenn
Jack Gargan
Connie Cezon
Morey Allen, the owner of Mason's favorite restaurant, asks the lawyer to represent himself and a
waitress named Dixie Day who seems to be implicated in the murder of a policeman.
1.14 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Baited Hook (1957.12.21)
Judith Braun .................. Carol Alice Leeds/a.k.a. Carol Stanley, Defendant
George Neise .................. Albert Tydings, Victim
Geraldine Wall
Willard Sage
Mary Castle
Alfred Hopson
Peg Whitman
Lyle Latell
Frank Marlowe
Maurice McEndrew
Connie Cezon
Perry Mason receives a mysterious veiled visitor who offers him half of a $10,000 bill as a retainer in
a case of murder and embezzlement.
1.15 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Fan Dancer's Horse (1957.12.28)
Susan Cummings ................ Lois Fenton Callender, Defendant
Hugh Sanders .................. John Callender, Victim
John Brinkley
Sydney Smith
Judy Tyler
Rusty Wescoatt
Bob Bice
Scott Elliott
Hugh Sanders
Herbert C. Lytton
Jim Nolan
Hal Taggert
Minerva Urecal
Dennis Moore
Connie Cezon
Perry Mason gets involved in a complicated case of horse theft, double identities, and murder when he advertises
to find the owner of set of fan dancer's fans left in a car trunk after an accident.
1.16 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Demure Defendant (1958.01.04)
Christine White ............... Nadine Marshall, Defendant
Alexander Campbell ............ Martin Wellman, Victim
Clem Bevans
Sherwood Price
Fay Baker
Barry Atwater
Walter Coy
Steven Geray
Joe Mell
Morris Ankrum
Lida Piazza
Maurice Manson
Paul Hahn
John Mitchum
Ashley Cowan
Jack Harris
Connie Cezon
Rickie Sorensen
Lelani Sorenson
A woman long oppressed by a bullying uncle is accused of poisoning him when he threatens to tell her fiancee
about the family's history of mental illness.
1.17 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Sun Bather's Diary (1958.01.11)
Susan Morrow .................. Arlene Dowling, Defendant
Ralph Moody ................... George L. Ballard, Victim
Carl Betz
Peter Leeds
John Locke
Paul Brinegar
Gertrude Michaels
Nesdon Booth
Kenneth MacDonald
John Pickard
Walter Reed
Hal Taggert
Connie Cezon
Perry Mason faces indictment for perjury when the simple job of locating a house trailer for a young
woman escalates into murder.
1.18 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Cautious Coquette (1958.01.18)
Kipp Hamilton ................. Elaine Barton Pitkin, defendant
James Seay .................... Ross Hollister, Victim
Harry Jackson ................. Harry Pitkin, Victim
Virginia Gregg
Sidney Clute
Brett Halsey
Donald Randolph
Chester Stratton
Ed Hinton
Mike Mason
Ralph Sanford
K.L. Smith
Stephen Ellsworth
Paul Hahn
Sydney Smith
Weaver Levy
Jeanne Bates
Jack Gargan
A woman is framed twice-once as a hit and run witness and as the chief suspect in her estranged husband's murder.
1.19 [--] Perry Mason: THE CASE OF THE HAUNTED HUSBAND
Directed by Lewis Allen
Guest Cast:
Patricia Hardy ................ Claire Olger, defendant
John Hubbard .................. Michael Greeley, victim
Fredd Wayne ................... Ernie Tanner, Victim
Karen Steele
Harlan Warde
Grant Richards
Helen Westcott
Herb Vigran
Sydney Smith
Jack Gargan
Perry Mason must break an airtight case against his client, an accused auto thief now charged with murder.
1.20 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Lonely Heiress (1958.02.01)
Kathleen Crowley .............. Marilyn Cartwright/a.k.a. Marilyn Clark, defendant
L.Q. Jones .................... Barnaby Baker, victim
Anna Navarro
Richard Crane
Betty Lou Gerson
Robert H. Harris
Robert Williams
Robert McQueeney
Gail Kobe
Frank Wilcox
The cards are stacked against him when Perry must defend an heiress accused of murdering the gigolo
responsible for her sister's death.
1.21 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Green-Eyed Sister (1958.02.08)
Virginia Vincent .............. Harriet Bain, defendant
James Bell .................... Jeremiah Josiah Stanley, victim
Robin Hughes
Tina Carver
Carl Benton Reid
Dan Riss
Morris Ankrum
Dennis King, Jr.
Alan Gifford
Charles Tannen
Leonard Bell
Jack Gargan
Connie Cezon
A plain young woman asks for Mason's help in protecting her father from the blackmail demands of a
private detective.
1.22 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Fugitive Nurse (1958.02.15)
Bethel Leslie ................. Janet Morris, defendant
Dabbs Greer ................... David Kirby, victim
Jeannette Nolan
Maxine Cooper
Shepperd Strudwick
Lee Miller
Lee Roberts
Sydney Mason
Woodrow Chambliss
Owen Cunningham
Gil Frye
George Davis
Helen Brown
Anthony Lettieri
Arthur Hanson
Joey Ray
Jack W. Harris
Jack Kennedy
Larry Blake ??
The bitter wife of a philandering doctor finds herself charged with murder when a man is killed in her
husband's small plane after she made sure a thermos of coffee was placed aboard.
1.23 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the One-Eyed Witness (1958.02.22)
Angie Dickinson ............... Marian Gallagher Fargo, defendant
Jan Arvan ..................... Pierre Renault, victim
Peter Adams ................... Arthur Fargo, victim
Paul Picerni
Luis Van Rooten
Ray Kellogg
Dorothy Green
Eve Miller
Vincent G. Perry
John Sands
Jean Del Val
Jack W. Harris
Ralph Montgomery
Jean Moore
Sam Gilman
Richard Benedict
Doris Wiss
Shirley Buchanan
A woman asks Perry Mason to deliver her final blackmail payment to a man who denies everything and
who is later found murdered.
1.24 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Deadly Double (1958.03.01)
Denver Pyle ................... Robert Crane, defendant
Charleton G. Young ............ David Reed, victim
Constance Ford
Murray Hamilton
Carole Mathews
Louise Truex
Carlyle Mitchell
Frank Jenks
Abraham Sofaer
Kellogg Junge, Jr.
Pierre Watkin
Jack Gargan
George E. Stone
Josef Elam
Paul Langton
Clark Howat
Peter Opp
Perry Mason is retained by a man and his sister after she has a dream about murdering her ex-husband,
and brings home a strange purse containing the murder weapon.
1.25 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Empty Tim (1958.03.08)
Toni Gerry .................... Doris Hocksley Jackson, defendant
Anthony Jochim ................ Elston Carr, victim
Warren Stevens ................ Alan Neil, victim
Olive Deering
Otto Waldis
Benson Fong
Mary Shipp
Frank Wilcox
Bert Holland
Dean Casey
Doris Hocksley asks Perry Mason to represent her claim to money left her by her mysterious father, but he
ends up defending her against the charge of murdering her father's former business partner, Adam Case.
1.26 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Half-Awakened Wife (1958.03.15)
Stuart Bradley ................ Frank Lawton, defendant
Tom Palmer .................... Scott Shelby, victim
Phyllis Avery
Jonathan Hole
Barbara Lawrence
Paul E. Burns
Claude Akins
Peter Hansen
Jason Johnson
Howard Petrie
Frederick Draper
Perry Mason defends an Army comrade against charges that he murdered his employer for the love of the man's wife.
1.27 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Daughter (1958.03.22)
Gigi Perreau .................. Doris Bannister, defendant
Werner Klemperer .............. Stefan Riker, victim
Robert F. Simon
Don Durant
Osa Massen
Gene Craft
Paul Genge
Ivan Bonar
Wendell Holmes
Pierre Watkin
Jack Gargan
Robert S. Williams
Patricia Mowry ?
A young woman fakes amnesia, then confesses to murder to protect her beloved stepmother from a blackmailer.
1.28 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Daring Decoy (1958.03.29)
H.M. Wynant ................... Daniel Conway, defendant
Pamela Duncan ................. Rose Calvert, victim
Jack Weston
Jacqueline Scott
Natalie Norwick
Johnny Mack Brown
Louise Lorimer
Grandon Rhodes
Donald Foster
Jack Gargan
Marie Windsor
Perry Mason uses the specialized memory for shoes of an elevator operator to clear his client accused of murdering
a secretary spying for a disgruntled ex-employee intent on implicating him in some unsavory business deals.
1.29 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Hesitant Hostess (1958.04.05)
Fred Sherman .................. Albert Sanders, defendant
Betty Utey .................... Kim Lane, victim
June Vincent
Les Tremayne
Karen Sharpe
Gisele Verlaine
Gil Frye
Ned Wever
Fay Roope
Michael Mason
George Cisar
John Alvin
Robert Karnes
Robin Raymond
Jacqueline Holt
Paul Serra
Lee Miller
Perry Mason must unmask the murderer of a taxi dancer in order to free his indigent client from charges
of armed robbery.
1.30 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Screaming Woman (1958.04.26)
Josephine Hutchinson .......... Leona Walsh, defendant
Marian Seldes ................. Mary K. Davis, victim
Ruta Lee
Arthur Shields
Barry Kroeger
Philip Ober
Karin Booth
Don Gardner
Richard Ryan
Jack Gargan
Morris Ankrum
Phil Arnold
Marian Collier
Jeanne Bates
A ruthless woman steals a doctor's confidential diary and threatens to expose his patients' secrets if
he doesn't help her adopt a child.
1.31 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Fiery Fingers (1958.05.03)
Lenore Shanewise .............. Nora Mae Quincy, defendant
Susan Dorn .................... Louise Bainter Gordon, victim
May La Roche
Fay Spain
Jack Gargan
Sydney Smith
Edward Norris
Charles Lane
Gilbert Frye
Robert Burton
Jean Andren
Charles Davis
Connie Cezon
A slightly dotty practical nurse "borrows" some jewelry from her wealthy employer and opens herself to blackmail
pressure from the woman's estranged husband and a murder charge when her employer dies of arsenic poisoning.
1.32 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Substitute Face (1958.05.10)
Lurene Tuttle ................. Anna Houser, defendant
Theodore Newton ............... Carl Houser, victim
Donald Lawton
Maureen Cassidy
Ralph Dumke
Joan Tabor
Gavin Gordon
Noel Drayton
Frank Wilcox
Maurice Wells
William Quinn
Robbie Collentine
Stanley Farrar
While on a cruise, Perry Mason and Della Street meet a woman who fears her husband has embezzled $100,000,
but she's accused of his murder when he's reported as having fallen overboard.
1.33 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Long-Legged Models (1958.05.17)
Peggy McCay ................... Stephanie Falkner, defendant
Russell Thorson ............... Glenn Falkner, victim
Joe deSantis .................. George Castle, victim
Alix Talton
Lyle Talbot
William Swan
Ray Walker
Frank Wilcox
Ann McCrea
Jack W. Harris
Joey Ray
Carol Anderson
Perry Mason sets up some fancy tricks with several guns in an effort to protect his client, a young woman
accused of murdering the Las Vegas gambler who has been trying to pressure her father into selling some
valuable land.
1.34 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Gilded Lily (1958.05.24)
Grant Withers ................. Charles Stewart Brent, defendant
Richard Erdman ................ Arthur Binney, victim
Mari Aldon
Peggy Knudsen
Wally Borwin
Barbara Baxley
Alan Dexter
Jack Gargan
Max Wagner
Cy Malis
Fay Roope
Carleton Young
Lee Miller
Stewart Brent faces a murder charge after the man blackmailing him and his new wife is murdered,
while his secretary, disappointed by his marriage, works tirelessly to free him.
1.35 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Lazy Lover (1958.05.31)
Ann Lee ....................... Lucille Faxon Allred, defendant
Neil Hamilton ................. Bertrand Allred, victim
James Bell
Yvonne Craig
Len Hendry
Phil Tead
Francis Helm
Harry Townes
Kenneth MacDonald
Perry Mason defends a woman accused of murdering her spendthrift second husband.
1.36 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Prodigal Parent (1958.06.07)
John Hoyt ..................... Joseph Harrison, defendant
Terry Becker .................. Philip Larkin, victim
Herbert Rudley
Fay Wray
Andra Martin
Ann Doran
Herbert Rudley
Virginia Field
Nancy Kulp
Morris Ankrum
Chet Stratton
Dean Casey
Michael Fox
Leo Needham
Terry Becker
Richard Bull
1.37 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Black-Eyed Blonde (1958.06.14)
Whitney Blake ................. Diana Reynolds, defendant
Judith Ames ................... Marian Shaw, victim
Phillis Coates
Jan Merlin
R.G. Armstrong
Irene Hervey
Grandon Rhodes
Ludwig Stossel
Frank Sully
Joe Dominguez
Casey Peters
Francis De Sales
Jack Lomas
A beautiful blonde with a black eye is accused of murdering her roommate, who had been involved in
a scheme to hide the existence of an estranged grandson.
1.38 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Terrified Typist (1958.06.21)
Alan Marshall ................. Duane Jefferson/a.k.a. James Kincaid, defendant
Jack Raines ................... George Baxter, victim
Joanna Moore
Joan Elam
Ben Wright
Hank Patterson
Harold Dyrenforth
Kenneth MacDonald
Connie Cezon
Frankie Darro
Jack Gargan
James Stone
Steve Carrothers
Red Morgan
A woman masquerading as a temporary typist gets Mason involved in blackmail and murder at a
South African diamond company in his office building.
1.39 [--] Perry Mason: The Case of the Rolling Bones (1958.06.28)
Edgar Stehli .................. Daniel Reed, defendant
King Calder ................... Monte Sewell/a.k.a. Maury Lewis, victim
Arthur Space
Joan Camden
Mary Anderson
Alan Lee
Kitty Kelly
Richard Aherne
Simon Scott
Richard Gaines
Morris Ankrum
Sid Tomack
James Nolan
Olan Soule
William Remick
Lee Miller
Ted Stanhope
Perry Mason defends an old Alaskan prospector against charges of mental incompetence and murder
when his nephew fears he may give his fortune to a blackmailer.
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Right away I want to make it very clear that these are only my opinions based on my own personal study of the Scriptures and extra-biblical sources; that I am still learning; and that I may at some time in the future append my beliefs on this subject. I am not fomenting rebellion against Chazal (the Holy Sages), as they have much wisdom to offer on this and other subjects found in Torah, but rather I desire to provide a basic foundation for the observance on the laws of family purity in the simplest of terms, so that women (and their husbands) who may be new to this walk will not be overwhelmed by the extra-biblical observances found within the traditions of Judaism.
Note: The goal should always be to do the things Hashem asks of us in His Word to the best of our ability and knowledge, and allow for more understanding as we continue in walking in His commandments out of love and reverential fear.
What constitutes Niddah?
In Leviticus 15:19 and 24, we are told:
"If a woman has an emission, and her emission in her flesh is blood, she shall be seven days in her [menstrual] separation, and anyone who touches her shall be tamei [a bearer of tum'ah] until evening…And if any man lie with her at all and her [menstrual] separation will be upon him, he will be tamei for seven days…."
Next, Leviticus 18:19 warns:
"Also you shall not approach a woman in the tum'ah of her [menstrual] separation, to uncover her nakedness."
Finally, Leviticus 20:18 states:
"And if a man lie with a menstruating woman and reveal her nakedness, and she revealed the fountain of her blood, both of them will be cut off from among their people."
Through the pashut–simple reading/interpretation of the text, we see that a woman is ritually impure for seven days, from the time she begins to bleed until the end of the seventh day. It is with the ceasing of blood flow and the allotted seven days that allows her to mikveh–immerse and become ritually pure.
More than seven days?
The rabbis in the Talmud (BT Niddah 66a) claim that women took upon themselves to extend the time during which couples are to refrain from sexual relations from the biblical minimum of seven days to at least twelve by waiting until the end of her flow, as described above — five or more days — and then waiting an additional seven days in which there is no flow or spotting. ~Issues in Jewish Ethics: Menstruation & "Family Purity" (Taharat HaMishpacha)
As we can see from the quote above, the plain interpretation of the texts in Leviticus were added to by the women of Israel, as a way to ensure that they did not transgress the laws of niddah. There is nothing in and of itself that is wrong with adding to the Torah if the motive is to ensure complete obedience–this is called conviction. It is a very serious thing to be cut off from one's people. I, therefore, commend the heart of these women to obey the letter in the spirit of fear and love of their Creator.
If a woman wishes to extend the days of her purification because of conviction, then this is, I believe, permissible especially when she and her husband are in agreement. However, if a woman is not inclined to count past the required of seven days of separation, it should be understood that she is in compliance with the Torah and nothing more is needful, except immersion.
What about Physical Touch?
Again, taking the pashut into account, there is no explicit command to not touch, only the clarification that a person who touches a woman will become tamei, and were the Temple to be built, any man who desires to go and worship and/or offer sacrifices should refrain from touching his wife in order to not become tamei. Specifically the Torah states that a husband and wife are not to engage in sexual intercourse during the period of a woman's niddah. It should be noted that it is highly encouraged by the Orthodox Jewish rabbinate, for a man and wife to abstain from all touch, even casual touch, so as to allow a woman complete separation and personal space during the time of her separation. Again, if a woman wants to completely separate from all contact with her spouse, it should be talked about and agreed upon between she and her husband.
Separate beds? Separate seating?
As with personal touch, the need for awareness is greater when the Tabernacle/Temple is present so that the man not become tamei, excluding him from freely going to worship and offer sacrifices. It is not required to sleep in separate beds or to sit on different chairs during a woman's niddah. It should be clearly understood that should the Temple be rebuilt in our days, so may it be, that we all may want to rethink the necessity of separate sleeping arrangements and being more conscious of sitting on seats that would cause our husband to become tamei. Hashem is not saying that a man cannot become tamei, but that he should be aware of his spiritual state before coming into Hashem's presence.
What about Mikveh?
Now this is something that I really have an increasing desire to do in a more ritualistic manner. I think it is because of the spiritual meaning I see. Mikveh is alluded to in the book of Exodus with the exodus of the Children of Israel. After they rushed through the bloody door of their homes, departing Egypt, and were born again as a holy nation, they entered the waters of the Reed Sea and mikvehed, being "purified", in order to prepare them for the divine revelation they would receive at Mount Sinai.
Every month, [there is a great] potential for holiness, a woman's potential to engage in the sublime power of creation, reaches a peak in her body (an "ascent"). When the potential is not fulfilled and the holiness departs, the now-lifeless remnants leave the body. And this "descent" is susceptible to tum'ah. It is precisely because of the high level of G‑dliness involved in the procreative process that tum'ah can occur at all.
But here again, this "descent" into niddah is for the purpose of a higher ascent, through purification in the mikvah and a new cycle of building up to a higher level of holiness the next month. The mikvah—as will be presently explained—enables one to ascend even higher than the previous month.
In this sense the mikvah and the monthly cycle of a woman may be compared to Shabbat and the weekly cycle of every Jew. The alternation of the holy day of Shabbat with the mundane days of the week is the same cycle of ascent and descent, reenacted every seven days. The six mundane days lead up to Shabbat, during which the world becomes elevated, purified, ascends to its source. Every Jew then receives an "extra soul," which he loses as the Shabbat departs and he must "go down" again into the struggles of the coming week. It is the very struggle to purify ourselves and the world we confront during the six days that becomes elevated on the Shabbat, and enables us to ascend higher and higher every week, in constant progression. ~On the Essence of Ritual Impurity
It is this belief as stated above–that a woman's cycle teaches us about the potential for holiness–that leads me to be more observant in the immersion following my own niddah, not only as a woman, but as a daughter of Israel.
I hope that this brief overview of my thoughts on family purity has given you a balanced view of what I believe is required and what is simply conviction-based. Regardless of the level one's observance–whether sticking strictly with Scripture, or adding to the Scripture out of conviction–we should all be responsible for and aware of our bodies, so that we do not sin or cause our husbands to sin.
In this, as should be with all the commandments found in the Torah, let us be careful to do all as the Lord our God commanded.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Blessings and Shalom,


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Cover Reveal: Copper Ravens
Before I reveal the cover, here is a little more about the book:
COPPER RAVENS (Spencer Hill Press, May 2014)
Sara should be happy.
She has what every girl wants: a man who loves her, a beautiful home, and wealth beyond imagining. She rescued her brother from the Peacekeepers, destroyed the Iron Queen, and doesn't have to go to her boring job any more.
And yet… Sara still doesn't know if her father is alive or dead. Her mother hides in the garden, brooding about her missing husband. Her sister, the Inheritor of Metal, is scared of her own shadow, and her brother spends his days fighting and gambling. To add to Sara's misery, the new queen (gold, of course) is more than a bit crazy, she misses her life in the Mundane world, and, worst of all, Micah wants to have children. A lot of them.
As Sara wavers between happiness and homesickness, a conspiracy emerges against the Raven clan, implicating them in a plot to dethrone the Gold Queen. How can Sara prove her family's innocence, and become the consort Micah needs her to be, without losing herself in the process?
And now - the whole point of the post....
AHH!!!! I just can't wait!
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To drink, or not to drink – that is the question that simply will not go away.
Disclaimer #1
I know there are different views on this subject. I respect people on both sides of the issue. I know some good Christians who drink, and I know some lousy Christians who don't. And vice-versa.
Disclaimer #2
I am taking OFF my Every Nation and Victory hats, and putting on my husband/father hat to write this blog. These are my personal views – my opinions – my reasons for not drinking. This post is not about you; it's about me, and my opinions.
Disclaimer #3
I am NOT saying drinking is a sin — that depends on the context, the amount and the motive. I AM saying that drunkenness is a sin – not a disease, a habit, an addiction.
Note: I did not grow up in a religious non-drinking home — exactly the opposite. My Dad was in the liquor business. He was good at it. Represented Barcardi, J&B and 25 others. He thought something was wrong with me when I refused to drink after I got saved as a teenager.
No one told me to stop my under-aged drinking. I just knew I should. And, I saw no reason to resume drinking simply because I had an 18th and a 21st birthday.
So, with that lengthy preamble, here are the current top 10 reasons I choose not to drink:
1. My Taste Buds. People say beer is an "acquired taste." Do you know why Coca-Cola is not? Because it actually tastes good. Why acquire a taste for something that tastes nasty?
2. My Motive. I stopped trying to impress people with my drinking skills when I turned 16. Really. I did. And haven't tasted alcohol since. No need. No desire. No one to impress. Nothing to prove. Remember, I'm talking about me, & my reasons, not you and yours.
3. My Past. I already did the drinking thing and have no desire to bring that part of my past into my present or my future.
4. My Culture. I am a missionary, church planter and pastor living in two cultures where public drinking is not exactly the acceptable norm for religious leaders — Catholic Philippines and conservative Evangelical Nashville. I do not live in a city where they baptize in beer, or in a nation where they brush their teeth with vodka. I have to respect the culture I live and minister in. I'm in a root beer and sweet tea church culture. Some things are OK biblically, but wrong culturally.
5. My Job. See #4 and add this…
I work with a church and ministry that focuses on youth. I am sick of seeing drunk teens wreck their cars and kill their friends. I choose to set a non-drinking example for every young person who might be looking. Unfortunately in our culture, non-drinking examples are about as rare as a Bigfoot sighting.
6. My Fear. I don't care what you call it — genetics, generational curses or bad domestic examples — all I know is that my family has had a pattern of alcohol abuse, and I fear that if I start, I will not know when to stop. I have no intention of getting delivered from that fear.
7. My Wife. She does not want me to drink. So I don't.
8. My Bible – O.T. As I said in the disclaimer, I do not believe that it is a sin to drink. But I do believe that in certain situations it is irresponsible and foolish for leaders to drink. Proverbs 31:4 seems to warn LEADERS about drinking, saying that it is "not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer."
9. My Bible – N.T. Paul had a biblical right to eat pork chops, lechon and meat sacrificed to idols – but he didn't – in certain settings. Likewise, I choose not to drink because…it is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else that will cause your brother to fall…therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fall… (Rom 14:21, 1Cor 8:13) But that's just me, and how I apply Paul's words to my life.
10. My Family. I grew up in a home ripped apart by alcohol abuse. So did my wife. We decided 25 years ago that our home would be a no drinking zone. No regrets about that decision, and no intention of changing it.
Last thought — I'm not one of those mindless illiterate "theologians" who teach that Jesus turned water into grape soda. I realize that Paul told Timothy to drink a little wine, "because of your stomach and your frequent illness." This instruction might have had something to do with the fact that it was sometimes difficult to find amoeba-free bottled water on his mission trips, so, for Timothy it was wiser to drink red wine than brown water. Therefore, if you find yourself on a mission trip with no bottled water available, then feel free to find some good wine and drink up. I'll have a Coke.
And finally, before you write back to correct my theology or to balance me – please re-read disclaimer #2, take a deep breath, relax, visit the pub, order an unsweetened iced tea, smile…then respond. I'd love to hear your opinion.


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Home buyers' checklist
House hunting can be as overwhelming as it is exciting, and in order for you to successfully find your dream home, there are a number of questions you'll need to ask about each property. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to purchase your second or third home, the experience of buying a property can always be made easier. We've put together a home buyers' checklist prompting the kind of questions that will help to simplify the house-viewing process.
In our home buyers' checklist, you will find:
- Mini checklists relating to the property's location (its proximity to schools, surgeries and shops).
- Points to look out for regarding storage space, the condition of each room, central heating and interior design.
- A list of important questions that may otherwise slip your mind, such as the average cost of bills, council tax bands and the reasons why the current owners are leaving.
- Space to make notes on the price of the property, offers that have been submitted so far, and anything else of importance.
Choosing a new house ought to be an exciting experience and we hope that our home buyers' checklist will help towards making this life-changing decision a little easier.
You can download the checklist, and don't forget to print it out so you can take it with you the next time you visit a new property.
- Home Buyers' Checklist pdf, 20kb
Home viewing tips
There are a number of things you can do when browsing a prospective home to make sure it's the right property for you, such as:
- Visiting the property multiple times, at different times of the day.
- Taking your time while looking around.
- Making sure you spend time outside the house, in the local area.
- Checking traffic in the area during rush hour.
- Taking someone with you - they will notice things you don't, and it's good to get a second opinion.
- Looking out for damp and any other potential cover-ups - if you do spot something, make sure it is investigated further.
- Imagine yourself in the property - will your furniture fit in each room? Is the house itself big enough?
- Taking a camera with you - viewing lots of different properties can be overwhelming, so taking some snaps to look over later will help to remind you about each property and ultimately enable you to make your decision.
- Asking for the floor plan - this will help you to plan how your furniture will be arranged.
- Finding out what furniture/fixtures are included in the sale price.
- Looking out for an attic - if there is one, is it accessible and floored?


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We are located just off the top of Whitefriargate where we overlook the water. As we are located so close to Princess Quay we make for a great place to stop and have a drink or bite to eat after a long day of shopping. With car parking available in Princess Quay, Zebedees Yard and near the marina.
Address: Colonial Chambers, 32 Princes Dock St, Hull HU1 2JX
Phone: 01482 327757
Open Hours: 8am-5pm M-S, 8am-8pm Thurs, 10am-4pm Sun


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Yesterday the kids and I had a fun filled day in Roanoke. We went to Trapper and Kaylee's birthday party that was at he Mill Mountain Zoo. I didn't even know that there was a zoo in Roanoke. We drove over and spent a few hours walking around the zoo and of course pizza, cake and presents!
On our way to the party....Madison, Kaylee and Alley
I have been working on some knitting and scrapbooking. I am trying to get caught up on my project life weeks. I am a few weeks behind but am working on it!
My knitting I am working on a few things....my hitchhiker...
and my May 2014 Mystery Socks.