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At a Fox News-hosted town hall in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump blasted rival Ted Cruz's decision to announce a running mate even though he's losing the nomination race, calling it a "waste of time."
Shortly afterward, Carly Fiorina fired back saying that the race wasn't over yet and "close doesn't count." Her comment is as ridiculous as Cruz announcing her as his VP when he has no chance of winning the nomination.
This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to stop Donald Trump but it will not work, this move will backfire and only serve to boost Trump's support base.
Fox News reported that the back-and-forth capped an unusual day on the campaign trail, even as the nomination seems within Trump's grasp. The billionaire businessman responded to Cruz's campaign curveball, while also elaborating on a foreign policy speech he delivered earlier in the day, at the forum hosted by Greta Van Susteren.
"I think it's really a waste of time, honestly," Trump said of Cruz's decision to name former presidential candidate and ex-HP CEO Fiorina as his VP pick. Of the race, Trump said, "It should be over."
Cruz earlier acknowledged it was "unusual" to name a VP choice so early, but defended the decision. He claimed "nobody is getting to 1,237 delegates," the number needed to clinch the nomination, and voters should "know what [they] will get."
After Trump swept five states across the Northeast on Tuesday, the three remaining GOP candidates are looking next to Indiana's primary on May 3 as a pivotal point in the race – one that can show whether Trump turns his winning streak into irreversible momentum, or whether Cruz and John Kasich still have a shot at preventing him from clinching the nomination before July.
But Trump cast Cruz's ticket roll-out Wednesday as a bid to distract from bad headlines, calling it "awfully early" for such an announcement.
"You have to first get the nomination. … He has zero chance," he said.
Trump declined to go into detail about his own potential running mate choices. "I have a lot of great people. I just don't like to talk about it right now," he said.
In an interview Wednesday night on "The Kelly File" with Fox News' Megyn Kelly, Fiorina responded to Trump's comments over Cruz making her his VP pick.
"Donald Trump hasn't won this nomination yet, despite so many people in the media just wishing it would all be over," she said.
"This isn't over until someone reaches 1,237 (delegates) … and no, close doesn't count," she added.
Fiorina told Kelly that parts of the Republican Party are uniting being Cruz, with him receiving endorsements from former presidential candidates Gov. Scott Walker, Jeb Bush, in addition to Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
"A majority of Republican voters don't want Donald Trump to be their nominee," Fiorina said Wednesday.
She also responded to a question by Kelly over her criticism of Cruz earlier in the presidential campaign.
"In the heat of a presidential campaign, like in a basketball game, you make some fouls," she said.
Trump spoke just hours after delivering what was billed as a major foreign policy address in Washington. In the speech, Trump called for a drastic shake-up in America's foreign policy – including "getting out of the nation-building business" and demanding NATO allies pay their "fair share" or be left to "defend themselves."
At the Fox News town hall, Trump questioned "at what point are we the guardian of the world," saying countries have to protect themselves "or you have to pay us properly."
"We have to be good to our allies, but they have to remember that we're good, and they have to take care of us," Trump said.
He also discussed his goals for bringing jobs back to America, and – when asked about Bernie Sanders' plans for free college tuition – said he would like to look "seriously" at bringing down college costs. He said he would, if elected, work out a "deal" to address that, potentially to include giving students more time to pay back their debt.
Trump was joined onstage Wednesday by legendary Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight, now a Trump supporter, who called the candidate "far and away the best person to lead America back to where we all want to be."
Trump sought to demonstrate his foreign policy chops Wednesday as he tries to present a more presidential image – while increasingly turning his attention on the campaign trail to a general election battle he presumes will involve him and Hillary Clinton.
The billionaire businessman declared himself the "presumptive nominee" Tuesday night, after winning primaries in Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Maryland. He hasn't shelved the trash talk and provocative language on the campaign trail, not yet anyway – repeatedly accusing Clinton of playing the "woman card" and mocking remaining GOP rivals Cruz and Kasich.


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Mockumentary | A Behind-the-scenes Look at the Production of Two Music Videos
Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 7:44AM
Produced by Jim Albritton | A behind-the-scenes mockumentary look at the production of two music videos saluting retiring pediatrics chairman Dr. Bev Evans. Evans is stepping down after 22 years as chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He spearheaded the building of the Mississippi Children's Cancer Clinic and the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.

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There's an In Memoriam page over on Cesar Millan's website, but traffic is so heavy it's taking forever to load. Excerpt:
Cesar Millan, all his family and friends, his staff and volunteers, and dog lovers all around the world today will mourn the passing of one of the most loyal, trusting, well-balanced, and influential pit bull ambassadors the world has ever known. Daddy, Cesar's longtime friend and partner in canine rehabilitation, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday the 19th of February. He was sixteen years old.
[He lives on] in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew him as a calm, sweet, and mellow example of a widely misunderstood breed.
In Loving Memory.
If you would like to honor Daddy's memory and the contribution he made to improve the lives of other animals, you can make a donation to Daddy's Emergency Animal Rescue Fund, which will provide assistance for dogs who are victims of abuse or violence, man-made disasters (hoarder and puppy mill rescues), and large-scale natural disasters (hurricanes, fires, and other natural catastrophes).
Quiet Nights
I go to sleep on one shore,
wake up on another.
Boat all fitted out,
tugging at its rope.
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Fultha Ghaut [on the Hooghly]
Photographer: Fiebig, Frederick
Medium: Photographic print
Date: 1851
A hand-coloured print of Fulta Ghat, Calcutta, from the Fiebig Collection: Views of Calcutta and Surrounding Districts, taken by Frederick Fiebig in 1851. This is a riverside scene at Fulta Ghat (landing-stage), south of Calcutta. Fultha was the place where escapees from the 1757 Siege of Calcutta, managed to hide from the forces of the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj ud-Daula). They were rescued by Robert Clive after they had spent the rainy season hidden in boats on the river.


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I recently saw this on the the Revit Kid blog.
◦Lower Ninth Ward, New Orleans, LA
◦Typical lot in the Lower Ninth Ward. Please see the provided site model
◦Design a low-cost, extremely low-energy home for New Orleans
◦Homes should meet post-Katrina building codes, guidelines and best practices
◦Homes should be shotgun typology and strive to create cohesive neighborhoods
◦Design should strive to achieve Passive House Standard:
◦Airtight building shell ≤ 0.6 ACH @ 50 pascal pressure (simple, well-detailed construction)
◦Annual heat requirement ≤ 15 kWh/m2/year (4.75 kBtu/sf/yr)
◦Primary Energy ≤ 120 kWh/m2/year (38.1 kBtu/sf/yr)
◦Designs should demonstrate that affordable and sustainable homes can also be beautiful
Provided Materials
◦Key Passive House metrics spreadsheet
◦Building site. Orientation may be changed (.dwg, .3dw, .rvt)
◦Post design model and documentation (3d and/or 2d)
◦Post Key Passive House metrics spreadsheet
◦Post images
◦Post diagrams explaining approach (optional)
◦Post video explaining approach (optional)
◦The winner of this HP-sponsored challenge will take home an HP Designjet T2300 PostScript eMFP, the world's first web-connected printer with scan, print and copy functionality. A nearly $10,000 value, the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP helps simplify the printing process while letting teams print on the go and share files more easily than ever before.
◦The winner of this challenge will be featured on DesignReform on the first day of the AIA National Convention in New Orleans, May 12th
◦Submission: Sunday May 1st at 11:59 PM
◦User Voting: Sunday May 8th at 11:59 PM
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Thursday, April 07, 2011
New Design Challenge - Winner gets a plotter!
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If you intend on making a day trip to The Borough Market - (you should) you must definitely have a little stop off at the Rabot Estate Chocolatier. This is chocolate at it's finest. Their speciality are their savoury and sweet pancake wraps using cacao as a main ingredient. Some snippets off their menu:
The interior of this store is very industrial and edgy with naked hanging lights, metal bars, wooden crates and wrought-iron finishes.
Neal's yard Perroche Goat's cheese, Rabot Estate dark chocolate walnuts and dried cherries // Stilfield farm cooked ham, Montgomery Chedder, Seasoned Chocolate glaze & Creme Fraiche // Marche de Quartier Duck Confit, Rabot Estate dark chocolate, dried cherries, coriander, cacao nibs & Creme Fraiche
Uh. did somebody say chocolate?
The interior of this store is very industrial and edgy with naked hanging lights, metal bars, wooden crates and wrought-iron finishes.
"Our menu philosophy is about harnessing the superfood power of cacao. For 2500 years it was primarily a savoury dish and has only become sweet int he last 400 years. We do both..."
Aztec chili liquid chocolate.
Warren and I had some indulgent hot chocolate. The Warr went for the chili hot chocolate and I went for the classic. Even in this picture you can see how luxurious and rich it is. In fact, if you put your nose close to your screen you can basically smell the chocolate-high from this photo. Each cup probably contains about 5000 calories. It's lucky that I could hardly finish mine.


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Opa, Oma, Aunt Diane (Wentz), Tylee & her roommate Phil, & Auntie Marc all came up for Taya's 3rd birthday. BUT, we couldn't forget that Oma's 60th birthday was the day BEFORE Taya's special day. So Friday night I baked her a special gluten-free (she's allergic to wheat) chocolate cake with gluten-free frosting for her special day. She was SO happy to have CAKE to eat. It must be SO hard to sit & watch everyone else eat cake at parties & never get to taste it. So I was happy to be able to make her her very own cake. Happy 60th mom! Hope your day was a wonderful as you are!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
"Din - o - sirs"
Okay, so you're going to get annoyed by hearing my voice say "Dinosaur" a thousand times in this video, but you'll LOVE hearing Bladen say it over & over again. He is so stinkin' cute!
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Labor Day
For Labor Day, Opa & Oma took us down to their camping resort in Acton, CA. It had beautiful picnic & BBQ areas & one huge pool. Opa & I stayed & cooked the Labor Day BBQ (there wasn't a whole lot to do because Oma got up extra early & prepped everything) while everybody else went swimming with the kids. The pool sounded great, but I was so sick to my stomach that I couldn't go. I was kind of sad about that. But I loved sitting & talking to Opa. It ended up being a ton of fun.
When lunch was ready, we rounded everyone up from the pool & had some wonderful food. . . hamburgers with the works, hot dogs, chips, beans, brownies. It was SO good.
Then after lunch we all headed back to the pool to finish the day off with more swimming. I'm so glad my kids love the water. They're getting to be good little swimmers. I love it.
At 3:00 we had to take off for home (5 hour drive), but we had a WONDERFUL weekend & can't wait to go visit Opa & Oma again soon!
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Sunday Night with the Family
So for our after dinner snack, Oma made the coolest "Sundae Bar" I've ever seen. We had bananas, all sorts of candy, every ice cream syrup imaginable, whipped cream. . . do I need to go on? The girls had SO MUCH FUN building their own ice cream creations.
Lorien's was the most colorful. . .
Cadence's was dripping with chocolate. . .
And Taya's was pretty much a bowl of candy & whipped cream with a tiny bit of ice cream.
And the best part? We ALL got to make ice cream sundae's. Dad made milkshakes too for those who weren't in the mood for giant banana splits. I had a banana split. . . AND a milkshake. Hey, I'm pregnant. . . I can do that!
Poor Tylee. . . Bladen drank most of hers.
Bladen started walking. . . really walking while we were there. He's FINALLY getting it (thank heavens). Little lazy boy. ha ha ha. We still love him.
Then after the ice cream goodness, Cadence & Lorien built a fort to sleep in. They LOVE to build forts out of Opa & Oma's big bricks. They love it & look forward to it every time we are in town.
It was a very fun Sunday!
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4 Generation Photos
You have to take advantage of these moments when you can because you never know when you'll have the opportunity again. Since Grandma Kinsfather was staying with us at Opa & Oma's, we decided to get a 4 generation photo taken with Bladen. We've had 4 generation pictures taken with all our girls, but this was Grandma's first with a great-grandson. Bladen was named after Grandma's grandfather so it made it even more special. We love you Grandma Kinsfather.
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Unkie Tuhk's 30th Birthday!
While we were there, we got a chance to celebrate Tuhk's 30th birthday as a family with a huge birthday breakfast. I LOVE POTTER BIRTHDAY BREAKFASTS! Dad & I made some yummy goulash (also called "train wreck" or breakfast casserole). Mom woke up early & baked gluten free cupcakes for her & grandma. We had fruit too. It was YUMMY!
Bladen especially liked the chocolate cupcakes with candles in them & he made sure to make a huge mess on not only his church clothes, but all over daddy's church clothes as well.
Tarrish made it a little later in the day & we re-created our fun morning so she could be a part of it too. Did I mention I love my brothers & sisters? I love being part of Trek's big family. I love them SO much.
Happy Birthday Tuhk! We hope your day was as wonderful as you are. Love ya!
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
Human Hamsters
What could be more fun that HUMAN HAMSTER BALLS? At the Pirate Adventure area of the fair, we saw these things, but just passed them by. After visiting the dinosaur museum, we came back & decided to let the kids (both big & little) give it a "whirl!"
First they put you in the equivalent of a large plastic bag on water. (Yup, you don't see me getting in one of those!) Then they pump it up with air & let you float around for 20 minutes.
I thought Taya would get scared when the ball was not inflated, but she was all for it. She was hilarious! She couldn't ever get her balance to stand up, so she just lied down & let the current take her wherever it wanted to. She looked like a little daydreamer sleeping in a giant plastic ball. SO CUTE!
Bladen LOVED watching daddy. Well. . .Bladen was sound asleep in Tylee's arms until Daddy tried to be "cool" & ran splashing water on my iPhone, stroller, Taya, & Bladen waking him up. He was furious at first, but then he couldn't stop laughing at his daddy being silly in the ball.
Cadence, Lorien, & Taya had a blast, but Daddy was hilarious. He was trying SO hard to jump, run, & look silly in his ball. As the 20 minutes wore on, I could tell he was slowing down & when he got out he almost threw up. He was SO sick afterward. He said he felt like he ran out of air & couldn't breath & then all the movement made him super sick. I guess we're not as young as we used to be. ha ha ha.
After the hamster balls, we were exhausted. It was still hotter than hot so we took the train back to the front gate of the fair. It was SO nice to ride instead of walk. We had a GREAT DAY AT THE FAIR!
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Dinosaurs. . . . RAAAAAAAWR!!!
Bladen loves Dinosaurs! He's loved them since he could roll over. His eyes light up, a smile crosses his face, & he gives the cutest "RAAAAAAWR!" you've ever heard. I just love seeing him around dinosaurs. It makes me smile. It's so fun having a boy!
There was an entire dinosaur exhibit at the fair this year. Since we saw the princesses & pirates for the girls, we HAD to see the dinosaurs for Bladen. I don't think the family believed me when I said that Bladen loves them. But when they saw him IN the exhibit, we couldn't help but laugh at his excitement. He couldn't take his eyes off them. He pointed & stared & made sure we all saw what he was seeing. His excitement made us all feel like kids again.
My girls like dinosaurs too, but they tend to get a little scared at times. They made sure they had Opa & Tuhk nearby to protect them just in case one of the dinosaurs came to life ("for real") & decided it wanted 3 little girls for lunch.
It was so much fun. It was probably my favorite exhibit at the fair just because of how Bladen came alive. His excitement was contagious! I love my little dino-loving man.
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The competent but underwhelming The Mummy doesn't exactly woo us into Universal's Monster Universe.
Review by Matt CummingsWhen news hit last year that Universal was building a Movie Monster Universe (we'll call it MMU), the idea didn't exactly wow audiences to get behind it. But things seemed to improve dramatically when we heard about the talent that was being assembled: Crowe, Cruise, Depp, Jolie, Bardem. Unfortunately, Universal's first (or perhaps second?) foray into this universe - that being The Mummy - arrives merely as a competent product, but lacks the glory of Iron Man and the power of Wonder Woman in terms of whetting our appetite for a larger story. Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms, and follow author Matt Cummings at @mfc90125.


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#20 in our favorite songs of 2015 is "Hangin' On A String" by Glass Slipper. Click on the title to see what Poptastic Confessions had to say about it.
Now we love Glass Slipper, and we were eagerly awaiting their upcoming single called "All That." However, the release was postponed until next year.
Lisa and Brad are Glass Slipper
While Glass Slipper didn't have any proper releases this year, they did give away two free tracks: "Nite Life" came in at #28 and now "Hangin' On A String." Just have a listen ...
Wasn't that lovely? I think so! Check out some of Glass Slipper's songs from last year: "Surge" (#4 of 2014), "Universal Love Vibe" (#14 of 2014), "Pieces" (#25 of 2014), "Brighter Days" (#33 of 2014), "Love Is" and "Born On The Bayou."
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See #21 of 2015. <— Kylie Minogue & Dannii Minogue
See #22-30 of 2015. <— Glass Slipper had another song here!
See the Top 20 of 2014. <—Glass Slipper had two songs here: #3 and #14
See the Top 20 of 2013.
See the Top 20 of 2012.
See the Top 20 of 2011.
See the Top 20 of 2010.


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EM VAAACK!With so much to say and so little time.
Let me say this:
All the Elan shoots, the tapings, the features, the interviews... Yowza! Meeting great people, being at my favorite Photographer's studio... It's just great. Plus nothing beats finally having a picture taken with someone you've had a crush on since you were 15.
I'm so sorry I can't say anything yet, and uhm... I'll reply to your comments and tags as soon as I have time to even read them. You get me. Ha ha. I totally miss interacting with you guys.
I'm at Basil's right now, waiting for my room mate, Upper. We'll be going back to the dorms at 12.
Just saw The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
Freaky. Especially that part when you wake up at 3 A.M, or when your clock stops at 3 A.M. Waaaaah!
Smell ya guys laytah!
Zuvee, my adorable fcukstain... Belated Happy Birthday and I miss you na, sobra. *besos*
Oh and...get a copy of The Philippine Daily Inquirer this Wednesday AND watch us on MTV Get Spotted on the 30th at 8:30 P.M.
God Bless you all! And if the Exorcism haunts you like me...three words: Half a Unisom.


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Caregiver Resources
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) is the assigned state agency on aging. TCAD provides guidance on aging issues in the state, including end-of-life care.
Tennessee Respite Coalition
The Tennessee Respite Coalition provides relief to families and caregivers from the extraordinary and intensive demands of providing ongoing care to a loved one.
Caregiver Action Network
The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is a nonprofit organization providing education, peer support and resources for family caregivers across the country free of charge. CAN's mission is to promote resourcefulness and respect for the more than 90 million family caregivers across the country.
National Caregivers Library
The National Caregivers Library is one of the most extensive libraries for caregivers. Once you click the link above, you will find several articles, forms, checklists and links to topic-specific external resources.


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Overview (Final Score: A)
The 2016 Toyota Highlander is a benchmark for the midsize 3-row crossover segment. Its contemporary exterior look and highly ergonomic, family-friendly interior set the tone for the segment as a whole. Although there are strong contenders in this market, the 2016 Highlander remains a top pick thanks to its excellent qualities and its segment-best hybrid option. Not much has changed for the 2016 model year, with the excellent 2014 year redesign and 2015 updates carrying forward. A highlighted update this year is the standard towing package for all V6 models.
What We Love About the 2016 Toyota Highlander:
- Excellent family ergonomics and usefulness
- Great fuel economy in the V6 and hybrid models
- Top shelf safety ratings, which are important to all family buyers
What We Don't Love About the 2016 Toyota Highlander:
- Barely average infotainment, even in the upgraded system
- Highest trim level is spendy with little tangible return
- Exterior is contemporary and classy, but not stand-out
To learn more about the 2016 Toyota Highlander pros and cons, read the FULL REVIEW HERE
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text: I'm really amazed by the Tesla Model X Windshield, specially knowing the technology behind it which is Gorilla glass. However I try to find out the size of the glass but couldn't find any specification about it. Is there someone who can help me? I have attached a picture showing the dimension I'm looking for approximately. (Curved dimension along the glass if possible). My first guess is 2.3 meters but if someone can confirm it? If you have the dimension (Blue) of the top edge and bottom edge, length, I won't complain and being really grateful.


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By Sharon Ossenbruggen
Urban Forester-USDA Forest Service
Most people are aware that many trees were removed from the community this spring because of an infestation by the Asian long-horned beetle, a destructive pest introduced from Asia several years ago. This beetle kills trees or leaves them structurally unsound and dangerous to people and property. It is a very tragic thing to have lost so many trees in a community where they are precious.
Now the community is seeing that out of this adversity, there is new promise. New trees are being planted on the streets. The new trees are replacing those recently removed because of the beetle infestation but they are not just being replaced. To increase their chances for long term survival, they are being replanted with new specifications. One of these new specifications requires increasing the size of the tree planting pits wherever possible. Here are some reasons why.
In their natural forest environment, trees may live from forty years to hundreds of years. Trees planted in the harsh environment of the city streets have many stresses that can shorten this life span. Some examples are lack of water, poor soil conditions, too much winter time salt drying out the roots, tree pits being used as dog toilets, weed trimmers and lawn mowers that wound the trunk, cars running over the trees or car doors breaking them, bicycles chained to the trees. The list of abuses is very long.
One of the most serious problems for trees growing on streets is lack of space. Increasing the size of the planting pit gives the trees more space to grow.
The bigger the planting space, the better it is for the trees. With more space to grow, they can become established more easily and there may be less risk of uprooting sidewalks and causing hazards in the future. Another good reason to increase planting pits is that larger tree pits increase the volume of soil in which the trees can grow. Extremes of cold and heat can kill roots. More soil volume helps to keep the soil temperature more stable.
The young trees being planted were dug from the nursery a few weeks ago. The tree's roots were dug with a ball of soil to help keep the roots moist. Trees usually loose more than 70-90% of their root systems when they are transplanted. It takes transplanted trees an estimated one year for each caliper inch of trunk diameter to generate new roots for those lost. The new trees are three inch caliper, so it may take up to three years to generate new roots.
Trees have two kinds of roots: supporting roots and absorbing roots. Supporting roots are woody and strong. They support the trees in the ground. Absorbing roots are more tender and absorb water and 13 of the chemical elements from the soil that are essential for healthy growth, such as: nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium, and potassium, copper, and iron, etc. Tree root systems do not grow deep in the soil. They grow away from the trunk horizontally. Think of a water goblet standing on a large dinner plate. Most of the supporting roots of trees are in the top 18 inches of soil and most absorbing roots are in the top 3-6 inches of soil. This is another reason why the more space trees have the better they will survive.
Tree roots require two very important elements in the soil: water and oxygen. The expanded tree pits will help the roots have access to these. Soil should have air spaces. Roots grow best and are less likely to come to the surface in well-aerated soils. Walking around under the tree will compact the soil and squeeze out the air. It is much harder for the tree to grow well. Larger tree pits will make compacted soil less of a problem.
Trees require water in the proper amounts. With the new trees, the right amount of water can be the difference between living and dying. The larger planting pits will help to give a greater margin for error by having more soil to disburse the water in case of too much or too little water.
These are some of the reasons to expand the tree pits. Planting healthy trees and keeping them healthy is the goal. They are a valuable resource for our community that should be with us for many, many years.


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As promised, here's another use I found for the turquoise spikes/spears I used for this necklace. I'm not sure what else to do with them, but I have a feeling this won't be the last you'll be seeing of these stones.
Turquoise stone spikes/spears, top-drilled (mine are actually faux turquoise, made of dyed howlite.
Chain (about 4 inches)
Earring hooks
Jump rings
Needle-nose pliers
1. Pick out 4 stones that approximately match in size and color, and 2 larger ones of the same size. Line them up to create 2 matching sets of 3 stones each. Make sure that the tops of the stones still line up when they're strung, since the hole placement might vary between your stones.
2. Cut a piece of wire of about 2 inches, and use the needle-nose pliers to create a small wire-wrapped loop.
3. Thread the wire through the beads.
4. Create a loop on the other end of the wire and trim off any excess wire.
5. Cut about 2 inches of chain and attach it in the center to the earring hook. Use jump rings to attach the ends of the chain to the wire loops on either side of the stones.
6. Repeat the above steps for both earrings.


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The surest way to remain a winner is to win once, and then not play any more.
The University of California Bears announced the signing of Reggie
Philbin to a letter of intent to attend Cal next Fall. Philbin is said
to make up for no talent by cheating well. Says Philbin of his decision
to attend Cal, "I'm in it for the free ride."
The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable
that I assume it must be evil.
-- Heywood Broun
The whole of life is futile unless you consider it as a sporting proposition.
There's a couple of million dollars worth of baseball talent on the loose,
ready for the big leagues, yet unsigned by any major league. There are
pitchers who would win 20 games a season ... and outfielders [who] could
hit .350, infielders who could win recognition as stars, and there's at
least one catcher who at this writing is probably superior to Bill Dickey,
Josh Gibson. Only one thing is keeping them out of the big leagues, the
pigmentation of their skin. They happen to be colored.
-- Shirley Povich, 1941
They also surf who only stand on waves.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and, whatever you hit,
call it the target.
Trust everybody, but cut the cards.
-- Finlay Peter Dunne, "Mr. Dooley's Philosophy"
Two brothers, Mort and Bill, like to sail. While Bill has a great
deal of experience, he certainly isn't the rigger Mort is.
Two golfers were being held up as the twosome of women in front of them
whiffed shots, hunted for lost balls and stood over putts for what seemed
like hours.
"I'll ask if we can play through," Bill said as he strode toward
the women. Twenty yards from the green, however, he turned on his heel
and went back to where his companion was waiting.
"Can't do it," he explained, sheepishly. "One of them's my wife
and the other's my mistress!"
"I'll ask," said Jim. He started off, only to turn and come back
before reaching the green.
"What's wrong?" Bill asked.
"Small world, isn't it?"


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FOX Business Network's Liz Claman is host of Countdown to the Closing Bell (3 PM/ET) and After the Bell (4 PM/ET). She is an Edgewater, NJ resident and mom to two children. Beyond all of this, she is committed to fitness! I
asked Liz some questions about her workout routine, how she managed to
overcome scoliosis, and how she will make time for fitness while
traveling to Davos Switzerland this week to host a live special on FOX
Business Network from the World Economic forum.
With your success on TV, I am sure you are not the type of person to ever give up. When your pediatrician mentioned you have scoliosis, did you ever think you were limited in the activities that you could perform?
When you're young and you're diagnosed by a doctor, you absolutely believe what he or she says. My father was a surgeon so we were raised to be incredibly respectful of the medical profession. So when the pediatrician diagnosed the scoliosis, my first thought was, okay fine, I won't run long distances for the rest of my life. But when you mature and your personality evolves, that's when you decide whether you're the 'fight or flight' type of person. My personality happened to evolve into a fighter... someone who bucked conventional wisdom if I felt I could prove people wrong. And I did.
When you are training for marathons, triathlons or sitting for long periods while working, does the scoliosis cause pain or discomfort? If so, how do you manage the pain?
The marathon beat me up because, while incredibly mild, my scoliosis made the slight problem with my asymmetrical running gait a huge issue. To compensate that my right shoulder is ever-so-slightly lower than my left, I unknowingly started to lean left during training and because I was putting odd pressure on it, my left Achilles tendon started feeling like it was getting shredded by a Salad Shooter. Then, without realizing it, I started compensating for that pain by leaning right and my right hip started hurting. The day after the New York City marathon I looked like I was walking with broken bones. Not pretty! I manage the pain by stretching before I run now, and in a way, my original doctor was right. I really should be running more than 6 miles at a shot. That's why I switched to triathlons.
What does your typical workout look like?
Ideally I work out 6 days a week, almost always at 5:30am. 3 of those days I take a spin class and then follow with 300 crunches, a couple of weight machines, armbands (mine are made by New Jersey's own Peter K Bands (www.peterkfitness.com). Sundays I take a kickbox class and add the crunches, bands and weights after. The other 2 days I do 55 minutes on the elliptical machine, bands and crunches.
Wednesday you are headed to Davos, Switzerland to host a special from the World Economic Forum; will you manage to still find time to work out?
Absolutely! Unfortunately, being in another city doesn't give me a free pass on skipping a workout, even when there isn't a gym nearby to go to! Especially in cases like those, it's important to have a travel-workout that's attainable. (I'd love to tell you that this week I will throw on my running shoes in the middle of the Swiss Alps while I am in Davos, but let's be realistic!) I bring workout bands because they're lightweight and easily fit into any suitcase. I attach them to doorknobs and can do squats and all sorts of things with them. Also, I commit to doing 100 pushups every day. Sounds worse than it is - if you do 20 every 2 hours, that's 100 by end of day!
How does a consistent exercise program affect your scoliosis?
My whole theory about working out is that if you get your muscles working, your heart pumping and your blood flowing nearly every day, it'll cut down on stress and it'll make your more limber which is key for someone like me.
What would you say to school-age girls and boys that are being diagnosed right now with scoliosis that would like to participate in athletic programs?
Honestly, I would *still* say to discuss it with your doctor. Physicians who specialize in scoliosis have evolved in their thinking. My diagnosis came in the '70s when I was very young and since then, specialists have learned so much about what those of us with it can really achieve. Limitations are fewer today because we understand it so much better.
How do you find time to be a mom, wife, train for endurance events and work?
It seems counter-intuitive but waking up at 5:30am, no matter *how* tired you are from the day before, actually makes you more energetic. My kids are still asleep at 5:30am so I don't feel like I'm missing out on precious time with them. I get back by 7am when they're just waking up so it works perfectly. Training season is a little bit more challenging. The good news is, my husband Jeff does triathlons too so we take turns on the weekends doing long rides, swims and runs. But I'd be lying if I said it's easy. It's not. I have the proverbial chisel carving out time every day.
What inspires you to be able to fit it all in?
I don't do anything I don't enjoy doing. I absolutely love my job as a business journalist at Fox Business. Like Warren Buffett says, "I love what I do so much that I tap-dance to work." I can't tap-dance but I can do a mix of Gangnam and the Electric Slide when I'm heading to work. I have the same enthusiasm when I'm helping the kids with homework at night, although sometimes I drift off while I'm helping them or reading to them and they nudge me and say, "Mommy, wake up!"
Anything else you'd like to share?
Find inspiration anywhere. Mine comes from athletes who beat the odds. Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott was born without a right hand and yet, he made it to Major League Baseball and even threw a no-hitter. Muggsy Bogues at 5'3" is the shortest player to ever make it to the NBA but he tuned out the naysayers. And finally, just take that first step. Don't quit until you've strung at least a few weeks of effort together. By then, you'll be hooked.


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Veggieladies Miki Duerinck & Kristin Leybaert
For these Veggie ladies the goal is clear. They have discovered that there are thousands of tasty and creative vegetarian dishes. But they don't just want to cook them; they also want to include them in their cookery books, demonstrate them in their cookery lessons, write about them in articles and columns and discuss them at readings. On 'Thursday-Veggie Day' they help chefs develop a tasty range of vegetarian dishes, they come up with veggie recipes and organise parties, and at their 'Table d' Amis' evenings they serve up a festive three course menu in their own cookery studio in Ghent, where their cookery lessons also take place.
Miki Duerinck & Kristin Leybaert, Veggie voor starters, Standaard Uitgeverij, 2013
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If you're a marketing professional on even the slightest of job hunts, you've likely bumped into the requirement of marketing automation as a skill set in a job description. While you may not have used the software, you've likely created an ideal customer journey from awareness to purchase or at the very least, noticed the path your customers take. Either way, all marketing professionals regardless of industry or position should be aware of the variety of functions as well as the pros and cons of using software to automate certain marketing functions.
HubSpot defines marketing automation as the software that exists with the goal of automating marketing actions. Many marketing departments have to automate repetitive tasks such as emails, social media, and other website actions. The technology of marketing automation makes these tasks easier.
Software varies wildly in complexity and price for the purpose of marketing automation. Many platforms also provide customer relationship management (CRM) in addition to automation features. Price is probably the largest deterrent to many small or medium sized businesses when considering implementing marketing automation strategies. Platforms like Eloqua, Marketo, Pardot, and HubSpot can run companies anywhere from $1,000 per month all the way up to $4,000 per month and beyond. Other peripheral companies are beginning to identify this need as a concurrent revenue stream, such as MailChimp, who recently added marketing automation to its suite of offerings.
Curious marketers need to understand that marketing automation is intended to make the most of their time in the middle of the marketing funnel. It does not, however, automate the entire marketing process and should not be seen as a replacement for people or implementation of human-initiated tactics. Marketing professionals still need to be actively creating lead generation offers and promoting their services/goods beyond just those who have actively opted into receiving communications. They also need to be presenting their brand as alive and tangible, not robotic and absent.
It also should be understood that marketers will need to have a clear understanding of the flow and nurturing of their current marketing leads. Time needs to be spent not only understanding how to set up a lead and nurture workflow within a software system but also what that entire flow is – both in reality, and in a perfect world – for their ideal customers. This alone is an understated skill that many managers may overlook in a new hire or current marketing professional.
Some example of nurturing workflows could include:
- Personal: reaching out to prospects using the information you have on them in your database regarding location, birthday, preferences, affiliations, etc.
- Purchase oriented: providing information on new products, promotions, updates, or services based on previous purchases.
- Interest related: serving information to prospects based on triggered behaviors from social media, web traffic analysis, or abandoned carts.
- Professionally related: provide information to help prospects better do their jobs
What marketers need to be on the lookout for is that their marketing automation efforts, meant to engage users at scale, are not coming off robotic or, well, creepy. Timing is everything when assessing appropriate triggers and follow-ups. We're looking to be helpful but not stalkerish or pushy.
Marketing automation used in the appropriate way can provide prospective customers with the right information at the right time and allow marketers to be in more than one place at a time. But careful thought needs to be applied to ensure that automated actions provide the right tone and do not further remove the brand from the conversations they're trying to initiate.


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Biologist John M. Marzluff was the first person to test crows' ability to recognize and remember faces. By having scientists who captured the crows wear caveman masks, he was able to study the birds' reactions to the masks in the months after they were released. He found that the crows would scold people who wore the masks, and that they seemed to instruct other crows to scold them as well. Before long, most of the crows on the campus were yelling at anyone who wore the caveman mask-and ignoring people who wore a "neutral" Dick Cheney mask.
Crows Can Recognize Your Face And Remember You Afterwards
Key Facts In This Video
After capturing and releasing crows while wearing a caveman mask, scientists found that wild crows would "scold" people who wore the mask in the future. 00:45
Crows seem to tell one another which humans are "friends" and "foes." 01:02
Crows can remember the face of an "enemy" human for more than two years. 01:43
How to Actually Remember Someone's Name
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Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts Partners with Fine Arts Boosters to Host Teacher Retreat: Teachers Announced
The Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, in partnership with the Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG), an affiliate of IPEI, is offering a creative retreat for teachers of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) teachers and other districts in Tompkins County during the February and April school breaks. The program is designed to provide residency-type retreats for local teachers in the following disciplines: creative writing, photography/film/video, and painting/sculpture/visual art. The program is totally free to attend. Teachers were selected through a lottery system.
February session teachers:
- Edna Brown, social worker at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School
- Brooke Burnett, third grade teacher at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School
- Benjamin Eckley, librarian at Ithaca High School
- Kari Krakow, ENL teacher at Ithaca High School
- Elizabeth Rechtin, art teacher at Dryden Central Schools
April session teachers:
- Kathryn Cernera, English teacher at DeWitt Middle School
- Judy Cogan, art teacher at Fall Creek and Enfield Elementary School
- Shawn Goodman, school psychologist at Ithaca High School
- Spencer Hill, third grade teacher at Cayuga Heights Elementary School
- Karen Jordan, ENL teacher at Ithaca High School
The teachers will focus on creative writing and visual arts. For more detailed information, visit http://www.saltonstall.org/teacher-residency.html or www.fabgithaca.org.
One teacher noted, ""I'm very appreciate of the retreat … The job (of teacher) today is so demanding and unrelenting, that there's simply no room or energy left at the end of the day for creative pursuits. I think the teachers suffer for this loss, and, ultimately, so do their students. Giving teachers a chance to rediscover their own creativity will ultimately carry over into extra enthusiasm and creativity in their teaching." And another, "When I paint, all I want to do is paint. I want to close out the world and all its distractions. Saltonstall provides the space and time for this kind of deep focus. Time slips away, and you have the luxury of doing only what you love. I attended Saltonstall two years ago and it changed my life. I can't wait to return."
The Saltonstall Arts Colony offers a quiet studio, a beautiful setting and time for inspiration in Ellis Hollow. The Saltonstall Foundation and FABG support teachers in their creative work inside and outside the classroom.
Lesley Williamson, director of the Saltonstall Foundation, was inspired to create the teacher retreat program by a similar one at a Florida arts colony. "This is a very mission-specific way for us to support a group of local artists and writers who don't often get the chance to be artists and writers. We are so pleased to offer this opportunity to local teachers with the help of the Fine Arts Booster Group."
An affiliate of IPEI (Ithaca Public Education Initiative), the Fine Arts Booster Group (FABG) works in partnership with the Ithaca City School District to advocate, support and celebrate all the arts for all the kids.
The Fine Arts Boosters support district programs and staff, and advocate for increased student access, participation and equity in the arts programs. Formed in 2001, the boosters believe the arts – music, dance and visual, literary and theater arts – are a central part of every child's public school education.
IPEI is a not-for-profit organization that believes the education of every ICSD student is enhanced through community connections and support facilitated by IPEI for students and teachers through engagement, collaboration, gifts, and grants. Visit www.ipei.org.
Ongoing FABG initiatives include printing of all the performance booklets for concerts and drama productions in the middle and high schools; fundraising; Play It Again, Ithaca, the collection of used musical instruments and monies to purchase new instruments for use in the schools; and various advocacy efforts in support of arts in the schools.
FABG is open to all K-12 staff, parents, students and community members. Join the group in working on goals – communication, advocacy, community connections, and instrument recycling. Join the listserv to hear about our meetings and other arts announcements. Subscribe by emailing email@example.com . For more information about advertising in the performance booklets, contact firstname.lastname@example.com. To explore more about the boosters, visit www.fabgithaca.org .


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Sundays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 4, 2018
If God was physically present with you throughout the day, how might your life be different? Let's FOCUS on experiencing God's great love for us. He is closer than you think!
good news
Sundays, Dec. 3 - 31, 2017
In a world of bad news, let's remember how to be good news people!
Week 1 - Good News for the Worse of Us
Week 2 - Good News when Life Throws us a Curve
Week 3 - Good News in a Bad World
Week 4 - Good News for Searching Hearts
better stories
Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017
Celebrating what God is doing in the lives of people from Salem who have been changed from being on mission.
I am ______
Sundays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 19, 2017
Who are you? Beyond your relationships, career, accomplishments or labels, who are you, really? I Am ___ is a 9-week church wide spiritual growth journey designed to help us walk confidently in who God made us to be. Shedding old labels that bind, we will peel back to the core and claim 9 different dimensions of our identity in Christ.
Week 8 - I Am More Than A Conqueror
vision sunday
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017
What kind of a community of Jesus followers we are called to be? More than a building, more than a denomination … we are a community of Jesus followers … we pray big prayers, and read God's Word and we give and serve generously so that more people may experience Jesus.
Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017
Change is real and these days fast. We do our best to keep up only to discover when we get there someone moved our cheese. So what do we do? Let's not focus on the vastness of this issue but how we are changed and then become the change in our corner of the world. Let's be influencers for good in ways and places where we are uniquely equipped to see a difference ... our neighborhood, school city, family or even another part of the world!
love does
Sundays, August 20-27, 2017
Jesus said in Matthew 5, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Is our light visible to our community? We aim to be a church that makes an indelible impression on our community. On Sunday, August 20, following an abbreviated service at 9:30 a.m., the congregation will be mobilized to go out and serve the community ... because that is what LOVE DOES!
The Art of neighboring
What if the scriptures really were meant to be taken literally when they say "love your neighbor as yourself?" In this series we will talk about getting to know your neighbor and being a good neighbor. Let's explore how we can partner with God and bring heaven to our neighborhood …. right here, right now.
Week 2 - Being a good neighbor
Week 3 - Don't be THAT neighbor
at the movies
Sundays, July 9 & 16, 2017
Every great movie has a great story to tell. Looking at movies through the lens of God's story of the gospel can help us learn more about God and ourselves. This 2-week series promises to be a fun and challenging as we look at clips from two different movies and then experience a message exploring the same themes and truths found in scripture.
Week 1: At The Movies; La La Land
the unseen
Sundays, June 11 - July 2, 2017
There is more than what meets the eye. It's the battle between good and evil, between light and dark. What we see is temporary but what is unseen is eternal. Let's explore THE UNSEEN world as we talk about spiritual warfare, our Heavenly Father, the Holy Spirit and the afterlife.
Sundays, May 14 - June 4, 2017
People. We all interact with them. The ones in our home, with our same name. The frustrating co-worker or the interesting neighbor. Learn how to win in relationships without losing your mind!
because he lives
Sundays, April 16 - May 7, 2017
In a world of violence, broken families, empty religion, unanswered questions and despair, what kind of impact can Jesus really have? "BECAUSE HE LIVES" is a teaching series that will address the difference a relationship with Jesus can make, not just in the world but in YOUR world.
Week 1: Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow
Week 2: Because He Lives All Fear Is Gone
Week 3: Because He Lives He Holds The Future
finding god in the darkness
Sundays, March 5 - April 9, 2017
Life doesn't always go the way we planned and bad things still happen. We pray and hope but there are no answers. God seems distant. In this series, 'Finding God in the Darkness', we will explore how to trust God when things don't make sense.
Are you struggling? Looking for answers? Click here for some resources
Week 1: Finding God in the Darkness
Just Married
Sundays, Feb. 5-26, 2017
Are you fed up with marriages dissolving? Do you want more, not only for your relationship, but for other marriages as well? More than a license, marriage is a covenant. Without intentional work, couples that were just married grow into couples that are 'just' married. Join the fight against 'just married' being normal and learn some behaviors of couples that are not only surviving but have a thriving marriage.
It's a great day to start living the life you've always wanted. To be who you've always wanted to be. Learn to live with purpose, passion and intentionality ... TODAY!
The thrill of hope
In a world of suffering, poverty, brokenness and violence, what is your HOPE? Using the lyrics of the classic carol, 'O Holy Night' we will focus on the "thrill of Hope that caused a weary world to rejoice" that very first holy night. That is the night that changed everything! History has not been the same since He appeared, promising HOPE and a new way of life.
Week 1: The Weary World Rejoices
Week 3: The Soul Felt Its Worth
joy to your world
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7. Fear is a prison that robs you from God's best. You were made for greatness! In this 8-week series we are going to explore our next brave step. What would you do if you were brave enough?
Week 2: Brave Enough to Step Out
Week 4: Brave Enough to Speak Up
relentless pursuit
Sundays, Sept. 11-25, 2016
God is constantly pursuing us and we, the church, are pursing others! In this series, Relentless Pursuit, we will be looking at three different values that drive us as a church and as an individual. Be ready for God to stir each of us to take a step of faith beyond ourselves!
Digging ditches in the valley
Sept. 4, 2016
Through every high and every low, every calm and every storm. The Lord promises He will be with us and will never let us down!
dangerous prayers
Sundays, August 7-28, 2016
Most know its important but we don't always know HOW to do it. Some only pray when they are in a bind and many feel they are too busy to pray. If you want something new, it all starts with prayer. In this series we are going to learn how to pray big prayers that can start something new.
Love Does
Sundays, July 10-31, 2016
LOVE DOES is more than a serve day ... it's a way of life! In this series we will explore what it is like to love your neighbor while redefining the word 'missionary.' On Sunday, July 24, after an abbreviated service at 9:30 a.m., the entire congregation will head all throughout the Miami Valley to serve those in need.
Sundays, June 19 - July 3, 2016
Even the strongest people become weak when facing temptation. Samson is a story of strength, failure and redemption. In this series, we will learn how to stand strong, overcome our weaknesses and fail forward. It's not just Samson's story. It's our story.
Sundays, May 8 - June 12, 2016
Family Matters! Whether young or old, married or single, we are all part of a family. We are exploring topics that include marriage and parenting, purity and priorities, and we will learn how to invest in our most important relationships ... because Family Matters!
Sundays, March 27 - May 1, 2016
What do you do when you need a miracle? If you are ready for a spark in your life: it is time to believe God for the UNBELIEVABLE.
Week 1: Miracle of Forgiveness
Week 2: When Odds Are Stacked Against Us
Week 5: When We Feel Distracted
Sundays, March 6-20, 2016
Christ changes everything. He makes us whole, gives us identity and clarifies our purpose. He gave His life so we could live. The only appropriate gift we can give in return is our worship. More than a service. More than a song. It's our lives.
Sundays, Feb. 7-28, 2016
Looking at four areas of our lives that we need to QUIT something, so we can experience the best that Jesus has for us. I QUIT .... Anger, Complacency, Worry, Gossip.
Week 2: I Quit ... Complacency
Walking Wisely
Sundays, Jan. 10-24, 2016
Our daily decisions affect who we become. One of the greatest questions we can ask ourselves is "what is the wise thing to do?" As we start a new year, we will look at how to make wise choices in our habits and relationships. Where is God leading you? Discover how gaining wisdom from His word can guide you through your life.
Sundays, Dec. 13-27, 2015
"When they saw the star, they were filled with great JOY!" - Matthew 2:10
JOY. Some have A LOT while others have A LITTLE. Interestingly enough, those with the most joy are often the ones we least expect. So where do you get it and how do you keep it? In this series we will discover that because of Jesus we can have joy, no matter what we face.
Week 1: Joy ... Because God Is With Me
Week 2: Joy ... Because God Changes Me
Richer or Pourer
Sundays, Nov. 1-22, 2015
What makes our lives rich? What if richness has to do with counting our blessings? In this series we are looking at some of the ways God makes our life rich and how we can pour those blessings in to the lives of others around us.
The table
Sundays, Sept. 20 - Oct. 25, 2015
God created us for relationships and for centuries the table has been a primary place where relationships have grown. Jesus modeled the importance of life around the table. In this 7-week series we will look at conversations that happen around the table. After all, it is not just about feeding our bodies but it is also about nourishing our souls.
Week 2: Praying Around The Table
Week 6: My Seat Around The Table
Upside Down kingdom
Sundays, Aug. 9-23, 2015
Before we are citizens of the United States, we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. Often times the principles of the kingdom are different than the principles of the world. In this series we will study some of the "upside down" principles of Jesus.


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People call PDA/mobile phone hybrids 'smart phones' for a reason: you have to be smart to use them. That's certainly the case with the Palm Tungsten W. A glance at the feature map in the manual reveals that this is not a simple Palm PDA: the Tungsten W manual identifies 15 callouts for buttons and icons.
With its built-in thumb keyboard (a first for Palm) and its bright, 320x320-pixel colour screen, the $1199 Tungsten W is certainly a pleasure to use. Whether you're a Palm veteran or a neophyte, you'll need some time to find your way around, but once you do, navigating becomes routine.
What distinguishes the Tungsten W from other Palms is its communications capabilities. Using the Vodafone network, it can handle e-mail, wireless instant messaging, Web browsing, and a full complement of phone features (including caller ID, call waiting and six-way conference calls). The Tungsten W's rechargeable lithium ion/polymer battery supported a full 10 hours of talk and more than 200 hours of standby, and it's loaded with 16MB of SDRAM.
Unfortunately, to use the Tungsten W as a phone, you must connect an uncomfortable Palm-supplied earpiece (there is no built-in or external speaker), and on my shipping unit, this proved to be inconvenient. By the time I connected the earpiece and untangled its cord, I missed many of my incoming calls. (A Palm Audio Flip Cover, with built-in mike and speaker, should be available in June at an additional cost.)
As for Web browsing, unless you view one of few sites that have been enhanced for the Palm screen, pages resize awkwardly. Page refreshes were achingly slow, too. But at least the keyboard made typing dot-com addresses easier than it is on a regular nine-button phone keypad.
If you're interested in a power PDA that doubles as a mobile phone and a wireless communicator, the Palm Tungsten W is a good choice.
In brief: Palm Tungsten W
Powerful hybrid serves best as a handheld that just happens to have mobile phone and Internet capabilities.
Price: $1199
Distributor: Vodafone
Phone: 1300 650 410
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FanGraphs Prospect Stock Watch – 06/06/12
Clayton Blackburn, RHP, San Francisco Giants
Current Level: A
2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: 12th
Current Value: Skyrocketing
Blackburn, 19, is having a breakout season in his first full year in the minors. The right-hander has struck out 62 batters in 53.1 while issuing just 10 walks. He's also induced a high number of ground-ball outs while allowing just one home run. Blackburn has allowed one run in his last three starts (22.1 IP) with 11 hits and two walks allowed. He's struck out 21.The Texas native has now made 22 appearances over the past two seasons and has yet to truly struggle. Signed to an over-slot contract as a 16th round draft pick in 2011, Blackburn has the ceiling of a No. 2 or 3 starter. The Giants organization just continues to find a way to identify and develop top-shelf pitching prospects.
Alex Dickerson, 1B, Pittsburgh Pirates
Current Level: A+
2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: 10th
Current Value: Looking Up
Dickerson has been on fire. The 2011 third round pick out of Indiana University is hitting .421 in his last 10 games and has gone 8-for-11 with five extra base hits in his last two appearances. One really encouraging sign for the left-handed batter is that he's hitting right-handed and left-handed pitchers equally well (.297 for both). Although he's had a recent power surge, Dickerson's power has been below-average for the expectations typically given to first basemen. He has just 17 extra base hits on the year (.431 slugging) but the Florida State League does tend to suppress power numbers. Already 22, Dickerson could reach double-A before the end of the year if he keeps up the hot hitting. He could reach the Majors in 2014 but currently projects to develop into an average big league regular, but not a star player.
Michael Fulmer, RHP, New York Mets
Current Level: A
2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: 6th
Current Value: Looking Up
Selected 44th overall during the 2011 draft, Fulmer was one of the top prep arms in the draft but he's been pitching in low-A ball with very little fanfare. He's had a fairly average season, compiling 38.2 innings in nine starts. The right-hander has been looking better as of late with a significant increase in the number of ground-ball outs he's been inducing over the past two starts. The trade-off, though, has been an increase in walks. Fulmer is struggling while facing left-handed hitters but has dominated right-handers (.324 vs LHB, .160 vs RHB). He'll likely stick in low-A for the remainder of the year as he tries to get everything clicking at the same time. Fulmer should move fairly methodically through the system and has the ceiling of a No. 2 or 3 starter.
Kyle Lotzkar, RHP, Cincinnati Reds
Current Level: AA
2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: 14th
Current Value: Rising
Lotzkar has moved like molasses through the minor leagues despite being taken in the supplemental first round of the 2007 draft. The organization knew it was getting a project in the raw Canadian but injuries have slowed his ascent even more than expected. Healthy in 2012, Lotzkar has exploded and is starting to show the potential that made him a high draft pick. Still just 22, he was added to the 40-man roster this past off-season (a smart move). The right-hander has struck out 65 batters in 59.0 innings combined between single-A and double-A ball. After five starts in high-A (the offense-oriented California League), he was promoted to double-A and has continued to thrive. Lotzkar could become a No. 3 starter.
Moises Sierra, OF, Toronto Blue Jays
Current Level: AAA
2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: NR
Current Value: Modest Improvement
Sierra is one of Toronto's lesser known prospects and he's been in the system since late 2005. He possesses one of the strongest arms in the minors and shows decent, but unspectacular, skills in the outfield. He has enough speed to swipe 10-12 bases a year but he's a terrible base runner and has a lousy success rate over his career. He hit a career-high 18 home runs in 133 games at double-A last year and has enjoyed the potent Pacific Coast League in 2012, adding another 10 home runs in just 55 games. Sierra is hitting .429 with four homers and 12 RBI in his last 10 games. On the year, his strikeout rate is up about 6% over last year and he looks like a guy that will probably hit .250 to .270 at the big league level. Because he offers a very strong arm in the outfield and some pop, Sierra may develop into a second-division starter, at least for a few years, but he's probably more of a platoon or bench guy at the big league level.
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Our library is specialized on d/Deafness and the material that we possess concerns exclusively this field of study.
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When the Repaint is Better: Fireblast Grimlock
I can't count the number of times I have looked forward to getting a mold and once I've had it in my hands, decided that it was not what it appeared to be in the pictures online. The disappointment of spending hard earned money on plastic crack, just to have it turn out less than stellar is a sting many of us know well. And then there are those times that we find the same mold in a new color, thinking that somehow it will be better. Thinking that somehow, this time unlike the time before, some paint ops and some specially colored plastic will help you get beyond the design limitations of said mold. Stupid, right? But you know you do it. You do it, and you never learn. 🙂
But what about those times when the paint really does make a difference? What about when the attachment to a character and the color scheme gives you just enough leeway to forgive some poor design choices? Every now and then that moment happens, and it gives you pause to reconsider why you were so harsh the first time you judged that mold. This is one of those times. Let's talk about the War for Cybertron Grimlock mold… But let's talk about a prettier version. Let's talk about Fireblast Grimlock.
Before we get into what I love about this version of the toy, let's talk about what's wrong with the mold. It's hard to argue that the figure was not designed to have the ability for dynamic poses. It comes with lots of articulation, some of which is pretty ingenuitive when you consider the design elements used in creating the transformation scheme. The dinosaur legs successfully become the arms of the robot mode and provide much more articulation as arms than they do legs. Unfortunately, parts of the pieces in the arm and shoulder design can be problematic. Some versions of the mold have ratchet joints that are way too tight, causing a little fear that they could break with stress over time. The shoulder joints can be a little bit loose, allowing the shoulders to flop backwards and forwards as the figure leans. In leg mode, these joints are a pretty spectacular failure, as the hip articulation is reduced to a static position, and most of the articulation lies in the knees or just above them at the thighs. The other problematic piece of design work on this figure are the legs in robot mode which become the tail in dinosaur mode. Unfortunately, though there are multiple joints in the knee and lower leg, there is only a 45° amount of articulation in the knees. The extra joint and moving pieces all involve transformation to the tail mode, so it does not help movement at all. Another issue that I personally have with this design is that the tail tips do not always locked into the lower legs very solidly. This has the detrimental effect of having the legs somewhat fall apart during posing. All of that being said, things could be much worse.
What does this figure do right? Every version of this mold is pretty much the classic superhero. The profile of the torso with the barrel chest and a tapered body, strong shoulders, and athletic build make Grimlock a Cybertronian Superman. You can see him running across the battlefield, laying waste to Decepticons with little to no effort effort. In spite of the articulation issues, and a small problem with balance, this figure can be posed very dynamically. He also comes with a very intimidating sword and shield that allow him to give off a little bit of a knight vibe. This Grimlock is cool, and he's ready to kick ass and take names.
Of course, as I said at the beginning of this article, I really didn't like the mold because of the design issues. Strangely enough, I found out during a conversation with a friend that I have basically every version of this it. I know, you're probably thinking I'm silly for buying the figure so many times, but I know I'm not the only one that's done this. There was the American version of the toy, and then Takara put out a prettier version, and then there was the all chrome G1 Version of the toy, and then we got Fireblast Grimlock, and even a Transformers Adventures/Robots in Disguise version as well. Sadly, it wasn't until the Fireblast version that I really became a fan of the mold.
Why do I love this version? First of all, who doesn't love a fire dragon? That's clearly what Grimlock conveys, and he kind of reminds me of some version of Godzilla coming up out of the center of a volcano. He's got some very dark torso paint that is cracked with brighter red lines, giving him the look of a magma creature. The dark maroons, separated by the brighter red and yellows really give the impression of a beast that is generating tons of heat. The green details in the chest, eyes, and neck don't really fit the fire theme, unless you consider that they could be nuclear. At any rate, they do serve to break up the sea of red, maroon, and yellow. As a fire T-Rex, Grimlock looks intimidating in spite of the strange posing due to his leg articulation. As a robot, he looks even more scary. Imagine a flaming, molten knight striding across the battle to meet his foes. He raises a bright and powerful yellow energon sword and begins to cut a swath through his enemies. This version looks angrier, and more powerful than any of the other previous versions. The best part about this color scheme is that it also pairs nicely with Superlink Dinobot Magma Type. From this point on, they will share a spot of honor on my shelf. I just hope they don't burn a hole in my risers. 😀
So, do you love this mold as much as I do? Is there another mold that you have had a similar experience with? After pulling this figure back out, I think I'm going to spend some time going through my collection, looking for other molds that deserve the same amount of love. This could take a while. 😉
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The opposite of unbalanced is balanced!
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The opposite of unbalanced is balanced!
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- Pencil Pocket said...
Aw sweet. I like the extra touch of mrs bear coming over the hill. great composition :)
- November 15, 2009 at 10:13 AM
- Guto de Oliveira said...
very beautifull illustration ... congratulations
- November 15, 2009 at 10:33 AM
- Michelle Lana said...
Thank you for stopping by! Great artwork and style you have here! awesome work!
- November 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM
- nina seven said...
i love how happy all the characters are. it's a joyful scene. great work, edrian!
- November 15, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- Kelly said...
Very cute! What a clever take on the "white elephant" party! :)
- November 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- ValGalArt said...
awesome!!! love this very much :)
- November 15, 2009 at 2:44 PM
- theartofpuro said...
Wonderful illustration!The elephant is great as all the illo!Great colours and so much happiness from it!
- November 16, 2009 at 11:50 AM
- PartyWeDo said...
I am featuring different white elephant gift exchange invitations in a blog post that I am preparing for our white elephant party site.
Could we use your fun image as a part of the article? We would give credit and a link to your site...
Here is a link to our blog for your research...http://albinophantblog.com/
Have a great holiday!
- November 16, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Genial el elefante, pero me enamoré del pingüino! Gracias por tu comment!
- November 16, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- Shirley said...
Very sweet! Lovely illustration.
- November 17, 2009 at 1:27 PM
- Andrew W. Moir said...
Good work! I like your characters, colors, and details. :)
- November 17, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- Cale Atkinson said...
Very cute illo!
Great atmosphere with the lighting
- November 19, 2009 at 11:19 AM
- Roberta Baird said...
This is a new favorite for me! What great characters Edrian and I love their interaction!
- November 19, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- Heather said...
A very nice illustration--definitely looks like they're having fun. The unbalanced bit is so hard to contemplate (and do) in composition after spending years trying to erradicate it isn't it?
- November 20, 2009 at 8:08 PM


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Two mukhi rudraksha is ascribed jointly to Lord Shiva and Parvati as ArdhNarishwar. It signifies continuity as Shiva and Shakti in Shiva Lingam or the Guru-Shishya continuity of knowledge. For Shiva Bhakti, it is termed as the best. It denotes the highest God and removes sins like slaughter of cow even. The use of it, end all Tamsik habits, removes automatically all troubles and bestows on the devotee success in career / business, concentration, peace of mind and uplift spiritual nature.
This Rudraksh after washing with GangaJal and worship by Chandan, Dhoop, and Deep should be worn on Monday in white thread or chain of silver or Gold.
Ruling Diety is Lord Shiva and Maa Shakti
Ruling Planet - Moon
Origin - Nepal , India , Indonesia
Sunsigns - Cancer
It is a bead for Happy married life , empowerment of planet Moon in horoscope. Moon denotes softness, sattvic nature, brain,
swift nature, charming eyes, mind, steadiness. It helps in balancing of mind and emotions.
When Moon is afflicted in horoscope, it denotes, changeable, unsteady, lack of mental balance, repining, cunningness, secretive, deceitful, delays and obstacles.
One may be a liar, rumour monger, extravagance. Malefic Moon indicates ill favour from Government and authorities, impulsive, passionate, inconsistency in love with opposite sex,
digestive troubles, fear complex, pessimistic, incoherence in thought and speech.
It indicates immoral tendencies towards pleasurable pursuits, conflict with authorities (when ill aspected by Sun) prodigality and undue expenditure, over pleasure or ornamentation,
volumptuous person, unprofitable undertaking, poor abilities, muddle headed, manipulative and when Moon is afflicted by Saturn, gives ill judgement, small breasts to
ladies, These illeffects are removed by wearing the bead.
It signifying Lord Ardnarishwer i.e. half Lord Shiva and half Goddess Parvati. It effectively control the malefic effects of Moon and diseases of the left eye, kidney, intestines etc.
It helps in developing harmonious relationships. The moon is the ruling influence and hence it can greatly help in controlling negative traits like anger, frustration and lack of concentration. It helps to improve concentration as it makes one's mind stable by appease moon who controls the mind. It should be worn around neck and can be worn with any other bead.
Astrological Importance :
Help learn to control and purify the mind and emotions. Develops mental peace through meditation. Issues with the mother from bad karmas to her. Uplift and channel the emotions through bakhti, pure love and devotion to God.
Horoscopes in which Moon is in conjunction with Rahu or Saturn shall wear this rudraksha bead as it strenthen the planet moon , whose power is reduced by the conjunction of Malefics. Possessor of this Rudraksh gets the blessings of Ardhnarishwar, another incarnation of Lord Shiva.
Vaishanavas regard it as the symbol of lord Vishnu. Thus it is regarded as sacred by both the sections, the Vaishnavaites and the Shaivates. The wearer of 2 face Rudraksh gets all his desires fulfilled and he also attains the peace of mind.
This also helps in meditation and attainment of spiritual merit becomes easier, if one wears it. It is said that if worn by pregnant ladies it ensures painless delivery without complications.
Body parts denoted by Moon are breasts, womb, saliva, lymphatic, glandular system, intestines, nervous system, blood, eyes, esophagus, uterus, ovaries, bladder and synovial fluid. Those suffering from diseases of these parts gets the benefit by wearing it.
Patient sufferings from sleeplessness and nightmares also get relief by putting a bead under their pillow. Such a person also remain free from the harmful influences of evil spirits. It destroys sins and helps wearer reach the heaven. It is one of the best remedy for Moon.
"Om Shivshaktibhyam Namah'
Panchakshari Mantra for wearing it "Om Shrim Hrim Kshoum Vreem''


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Cocaine's effects on brain metabolism may boost abuseFebruary 19th, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): A new study in mice conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has found that cocaine's effect is not just limited to the dopamine system, the brain's 'reward' chemical, it also has a significant effect on brain metabolism that might contribute to abuse.
Previous studies on cocaine addiction and efforts to block its addictiveness have focused on dopamine transporters, proteins that reabsorb the brain's reward chemical once its signal is sent.
Since the drug blocks dopamine transporters from doing their recycling job, it leaves the feel-good chemical around to keep sending the pleasure signal.
Now, the new study has found that cocaine's effects go beyond the dopamine system.
In the study, cocaine had significant effects on brain metabolism, even in mice that lack the gene for dopamine transporters.
"In dopamine-transporter-deficient mice, these effects on metabolism are clearly independent of cocaine's effects on dopamine. These metabolic factors may be a strong regulator of cocaine use and abuse, and may also suggest new avenues for addiction treatments," said Brookhaven neuroscientist Panayotis (Peter) Thanos, who led the research.
To measure brain metabolism in dopamine-transporter deficient mice (known as DAT knockouts) and in littermates that had normal dopamine transporter levels, the researchers used positron emission tomography (PET scanning).
They tested the mice before and after cocaine administration, and compared the results to mice treated with saline instead of the drug.
Prior to any treatment, mice lacking dopamine transporters had significantly higher metabolism in the thalamus and cerebellum compared to normal mice.
After the researchers administered cocaine, whole brain metabolism decreased in both groups of mice, but more significantly in normal mice than in DAT knockouts.
The researchers were able to find this reduction in metabolism in a wide range of brain regions in the normal mice, suggesting that these decreases in metabolism are somehow linked to the blockade of dopamine transporters by cocaine.
They also found a reduction in metabolism in the thalamus region in the DAT knockout mice.
This effect might likely be due to the effect of cocaine on other neurotransmitter systems, for example, norepinepherine or serotonin.
In short, cocaine exposure has an effect on regional brain activity, which is mostly driven by dopamine action and to a secondary degree norepinephrine or serotonin.
The study will appear in the May 2008 issue of the journal Synapse. (ANI)
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