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View Poll Results: Do you like/dislike the winterking, Arkan?
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March 28th, 2009, 01:56 PM #1081
He's an amazingly well-done character. He's what Edward Cullen is aspiring to be like, but always fails to be. He's awesomeness in writing embodied. He's conradictions, he's complexity, he's...Arkan.
And that's why I like him, even if it is based purely on the craftsmanship Ali showed by creating him.
March 29th, 2009, 05:35 AM #1082
March 29th, 2009, 11:33 AM #1083
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well i thought in the book she had explained into more detail about the elidhu.
they are elementals so they have to male or female, they just take on the form they are comfortable in? i dont know if thats right or not but it would explain quite a lot about them.
March 29th, 2009, 11:36 AM #1084
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i think he is a likable character. i think he was being the way he was to try and protect both maerad and the song. as he did say that he hated sharma?
i would have liked for there to have been more detail into his life. actually it would be great to see some prequels to the series or a bunch of short stories explaining the loves of certain characters before the time in the Pellinor series.
March 30th, 2009, 06:32 PM #1085
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I dislike him. I mean he imprisoned Maerad so he could have the song. Though I do like the fact he is against The Nameless One (Sharma).
March 31st, 2009, 07:27 AM #1086
Well, not as if I'm arguing but rather bringing up another point, every one of the characters has their own interior hope that may diverge from the others', Maerad herself included. Imprisoning her may indeed have been going far, but who knows how the world feels to an Elidhu without their song, especially since they live forever and remember how it felt when that song was still everywhere?
Wow. That's two sentences. I have no life.
April 19th, 2009, 10:49 AM #1087
Yeah, I agree, Maia. Who really knows what was going on in his mind? Maybe, to him, the Song was so important that everything else was nothing but a meaningless annoyance to him...and then Maerad fell in love with him, and he actually CARED. And that just screwed him up.
OK, that was all just speculation, but that's what I think, really.
April 25th, 2009, 03:48 PM #1088
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I really like Arkan! My sister (echo) hates him, but it was really her hatred for him that got me going...you know, going against the flow and that sort of thing?
I think Arkan could've done a way better job wooing Maerad, but then again if he did, and Maerad fell for it, Cadvan would storm the castle and drag her away...*thinks about the idea of Cadvan storming the Ice Palace*
And it's kinda sad how hard Arkan tries to win Maerad's attention and she just pushes him away...but its destiny I suppose
May 16th, 2009, 03:47 PM #1089
Arkan rocks but sadly he's just no competition compared to dear old cadders
p.s did anyone imagine Arkan like arthas (the lich king) from WoW XD i did hee hee
August 6th, 2009, 08:14 AM #1090
i dont need to say it is quite obvious
July 4th, 2012, 01:47 PM #1091
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Why are people saying he's gay? Anyways, I liked him but if Maerad was right, he was just trying to use her. I think he was just lonely though. Being immortal would probably be tough


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The exact cause of celiac disease is unknown. The lining of the intestines have small projections contains areas called villi. These structures help absorb nutrients. When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products that contain gluten, their immune system reacts by damaging the villi. As a result, the villi are unable absorb nutrients properly. Therefore, a person becomes malnourished , no matter how much food he or she eats.
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Celiac disease cannot be cured. Your symptoms will go away and the villi in the lining of the intestines will heal if you follow a lifelong gluten-free diet . Do not eat foods and beverages or take medicines that contain wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats.
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Kagnoff MF. AGA Institute medical position statement on the diagnosis and management of celiac disease. Gastroenterology. 2006;131(6): 1977-1980.
Semrad CE. Approach to the patient with diarrhea and malabsorption. In: Goldman L, Shafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 142.
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a brain disorder due to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency .
Korsakoff psychosis; Alcoholic encephalopathy; Encephalopathy - alcoholic; Wernicke's disease
Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are different conditions. Both are due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin B1.
Lack of vitamin B1 is common in people with alcoholism . It is also common in persons whose bodies do not absorb food properly (malabsorption), as sometimes occurs with a chronic illness or after obesity (bariatric) surgery.
Korsakoff syndrome, or Korsakoff psychosis, tends to develop as Wernicke symptoms go away. Wernicke encephalopathy causes brain damage in lower parts of the brain called the thalamus and hypothalamus. Korsakoff psychosis results from permanent damage to areas of the brain involved with memory.
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So YT, Simon RP. Deficiency diseases of the nervous system. In: Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 57.
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Calories | 590 |
Total Fat | 29g |
Saturated Fat | 20g |
Cholesterol | 107mg |
Sodium | 370mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 11g |
Dietary Fiber | 3g |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 26g |
Calcium | -- |
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- 4 pound(s) bone-in beef short ribs
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
- 1.50 cup(s) Burgundy or pinot noir wine
- 1 tablespoon(s) beef broth concentrate or demi-glace
- 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme vegetables
- 1.50 pound(s) carrots, cut into 2-inch sticks
- 8 ounce(s) portobello mushroom caps, chopped
- Sprinkle 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil on medium-high until very hot. In batches, brown short ribs just on meaty sides.
- Meanwhile, in 6- to 7-quart slow cooker bowl, whisk together wine, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme; add carrots and mushrooms. Transfer meat to slow cooker bowl.
- Cover and cook 5 hours on high or 10 hours on low, or until very tender. Transfer meat to cutting board. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid.
- Transfer cooking liquid to 4-quart saucepot; heat to boiling on medium-high. Boil 5 to 10 minutes or until reduced by about half.
- To Serve: Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve meat and vegetables on top of egg noodles. Drizzle with reduced sauce and chopped parsley.
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quote:The game will be broadcast as the second half of the Saturday doubleheader on the SEC Network with Clay Matvick and Joe Dean, Jr., on the call beginning at 4:01 p.m. EST (3:01 p.m. CST). Affiliates carrying the game in the state of Louisiana are: Alexandria - KLAX-DT2; Baton Rouge - WAFB-TV; Lafayette - KLAF-TV: Monroe - KARD; New Orleans - WUPL; and, Shreveport - KMSS.
quote:Are you sure this game is televised on CST? My TV guide has it on CBS
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Regional cross country Saturday
By The Hays Daily News
Area high school cross country teams will compete Saturday in their respective regional meets with a trip to the state finale on the line.
The Hays High School cross country team will head to Newton. The girls' race begins at 2 p.m. with the boys at 2:30. The regional includes Great Bend, Maize South, Newton, Salina Central, Salina South, Valley Center and Wichita Heights. The top three teams in the regional qualify for the state finale at Rim Rock Farm. The top 10 individual runners also qualify with the possibility of additional qualifiers.
Thomas More Prep-Marian will compete at the 3A regional in Ellsworth, beginning with the girls' race at 2 p.m. The regional includes Beloit, Cimarron, Southeast of Saline, Ellsworth, Hoisington, Holcomb, Southwestern Heights, Lakin, Lyons, Minneapolis, Norton, Phillipsburg and Sacred Heart. The top three teams and top 10 runners qualify for the 3A finale at Rim Rock. In Class 4A, Colby and Goodland will compete in a 3 p.m. start at McPherson. Belleville is the host for the 2A regional that includes area teams Ellis, Hill City, Oakley, Oberlin, Plainville, Smith Center and Trego.
In Class 1A, Grainfield will host a 2 p.m. start. Northern Valley, Brewster, Lakeside, Wheatland-Grinnell, Hoxie, Logan, Rock Hills, Natoma, Osborne, Palco, Quinter, Pike Valley, Sharon Springs, Stockton and Victoria will compete. State qualifiers in 4A, 2A and 1A will compete next week at the state meet in Wamego.


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Blood drive
A blood drive will be held Aug. 11 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Hampstead Methodist Church, located at 15395 Hwy. 17 in Hampstead, about one mile north of the Food Lion shopping center. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and search by sponsor code Hampstead.
Friends of the Library
New members are sought for The Hampstead Branch Friends of the Library Board. All are welcome; however, the nonprofit is particularly interested in those with experience or interest in social media. The board meets on the first Friday of the month from September through June. Its main purpose is to raise funds to support the Topsail Township Library and to be a program resource. For more information, stop by the Hampstead Branch.
Summer Aquarium Program
The Historical Society of Topsail Island and the Fort Fisher Aquarium Outreach Program are teaming up for the Summer Aquarium Program. The program will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Assembly Building, 720 Chanel Blvd. in Topsail Beach, to explore wetlands and sea creatures.
Surfing contest
Joey Grant's third annual Surfing to Stop MS Charity Surf Competition will be held at 7 a.m. Aug. 9 and 10 at North Topsail Beach Access No. 2. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/266469090226271.
King Mackerel Tournament
The 23rd annual Sneads Ferry Rotary King Mackerel Tournament will be held Aug. 15 and 16. For information, visit sneadsferrykmt.com, email email@example.com or call 910-330-0915.
Gun Safety Camps
Surf City Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Gun Safety Camp for youths ages 9-14. from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 11 to 15.
The camp is being offered in cooperation with Surf City Guns & Ammo, local law enforcement personnel and certified NRA instructors Rachelle and Jeff Trout.
Classroom sessions at the Surf City Community Center will review the basic of pistol and rifle safety through a series of hands-on demonstrations and presentations. On the final day, participants will go to an outdoor range where they will test their knowledge and safe use of a Ruger 10/22.
The cost is $125 for all materials including ammunition for the range. Register at townofsurfcity.com. An additional waiver will need to be signed by parents and/or guardians to allow their children to go to the gun range. A limit of 12 registrations will be accepted. For more information, call 910-328-4887 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Vacation bible school
All cowboys and cowgirls ages 4 to those in fifth grade are invited to join The Gospel Trail and learn how the lost are won with Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church.
The western-themed vacation bible school will be held Aug. 5 to 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For information or to reserve a spot, email email@example.com.
Pender County Open Golf Tournament
Olde Point Golf and Country Club in Hampstead is hosting the inaugural Pender County Open Golf Tournament on Sept. 20. The event is open to all legal residents from Pender, Onslow or New Hanover counties. You must have a GHIN handicap, or a verifiable handicap from another recognized handicapping service. USGA rules will govern play. The Pender County Champion title will be awarded to the player with the lowest gross score in three divisions: Men, Women and Senior (65+ yrs). Low net prizes in each division will also be awarded. Applications will be available in the Pro Shop and at other locations in the community beginning Aug. 1. For more information, visit oldepointgolf.com or call 910-270-2403. All proceeds will be donated to the N.C. Spot Festival for distribution to Hampstead area schools and the volunteer fire department.
Rice Festival
Palnning is underway for the first North Carolina Rice Festival to celebrate the region's rice growing history with presenting sponsor the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. The festival will be held at The Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville, 580 River Road, on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a rice cooking contest, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, children's entertainment zone, youth art contest and an adult beverage tent. Entertainment includes the Imitations playing a variety of beach, soul and rock & roll from 1 5 p.m. Sept. 20 and the Unknown Tongues Cajun Zydeco Music on Sept. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. Entry fee is $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Coolers are not permitted.
For more information, call 910-795-0292 or 843-902-6532; visit ncricefestival.com; or email email@example.com.
Bible study
There will be a non-denominational bible study and prayer meeting on Aug. 26 at 232 Everett Drive (in Chadwick Shores) at 7 p.m. Speaker will be David Stahl an international Bible teacher, multi-book author and founder of Beholding His Glory Ministries. Pastor Dave will continue: Wilderness Truths for Modern Times. Snacks, cake and coffee provided. RSVP by Aug. 19 by calling 910-741-0489 or emailing email@example.com. For more information, visit beholdinghisglory.com.
Holly Ridge Sampler
Do you have a business, craft, product or service that you would like your community to see, taste, experience, sample and/or buy? The Holly Ridge Sampler will be held at the Holly Ridge Fire Department on U.S. 17 on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be no charge to vendors, but participants are asked to make a donation to the fire department. All donations will be used toward the purchase of a new sign. Email your name, contact number and business/product you would like to showcase to firstname.lastname@example.com by Sept. 10. For more information, visit thehollyridgesampl.wix.com/sampler.
Lions Club
The Sneads Ferry Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Madisons Steak and Seafood Restaurant on N.C. 172 in Sneads Ferry. Visitors are welcome.
Fizz, Boom Read!
Discover the stories behind the science this summer at Hampstead Branch Library and at the library in Burgaw. Each week, youth specialists Ann Mendenhall and Terri Strong will present books and a variety of activities specially planned to bring the wonder and excitement of reading and science to children age 2 to 12, attending with their adult caregivers. Each week of the program features different books and activities including hands on science for elementary age children along with fun projects for everyone to take home. The program is free, and no pre-registration is required.
For more information, call 910-259-1234 or 910-270-4603 or visit the library website at library.pendercountync.gov.
Sunrise, moonrise yoga
Surf City Parks and Recreation is offering Sunrise Yoga classes on Wednesdays. Meet at the Roland Avenue Beach Access at 5:30 a.m. Call 910-328-4887 the day before a class to make sure the minimum number will be there. A rotating group of yoga instructors teach, and the cost is $10.
Bingo is offered on Thursdays though Aug. 14 at the Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30 followed by Regular Bingo at 7. There are cash prizes for each game. Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase. Smoking is not permitted.
Proceeds are used to maintain the building and grounds of the Historic Assembly Building. All workers are volunteers. For information, call 910-328-4282.
Half marathon
The Two Town Half Marathon is set to make its debut on Oct. 11. The point-to-point race takes place on a newly certified flat course in both Surf City and Topsail Beach.
The event begins at the new Topsail Beach Town Center and will be completed at Soundside Park in Surf City where a post-race celebration party will take place.
Registration is available through townofsurfcity.com and will remain open until Sept. 30. Proceeds will benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation, prettyinpinkfoundation.org. The Pretty In Pink Foundation provides financial assistance and support to underinsured and uninsured North Carolinians with breast cancer.
Both Surf City and Topsail Beach are cooperating on this fall racing venture with Brunswick Timing. The cost is $50, and all participants will receive a collector's T-shirt, finisher medals and other goodies.
Volunteers for the event will receive a special shirt and pre-race training. For more information or to volunteer, call Surf City Community Center at 910-328-4887 or go to the race website link attownofsurfcity.com.
Craft market
'Come Pillage in the Village.'
Topsail Island's original craft market is now open every Thursday through August from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 802 S. Anderson Blvd. in Topsail Beach. There are more than 20 vendors selling one-of-a-kind works of art and craft items each week at the market.
Summer market
Surf City is home to a new art and farmers market.
The Surf City Summer Market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday through Labor Day. Vendors will offering art, jewelry, handmade items, produce and more at the Nelva R. Albury Park on North New River Drive, across the street from the Trailer Bar.
Gospel sing
Chapel by the Bay, an interdenominatinal fellowship in Surf City, has a series of gospel sings planned throughout the summer. Upcoming performances, which take place on Saturdays at 7 p.m., include:
Aug 2: The Director's Trio of Burlington
Aug 9: His Redeemed of Emerald Isle
Aug 16: The Brown's of Wallace
Aug 23: Right Turn of Nashville
Aug 30: Steps to Glory of Richlands
Sept. 6: Living Waters of Princeton
Sept. 13: Heaven Sent Ministries of Kinston
Sept. 20: Servant's Call of Sneads Ferry
Sept. 27: Eastman Quartet of Jacksonville
Oct. 4: Heavenly Sunrise
The church will also host vacation bible school from 5 to 8 p.m. July 6 through 9. The theme is "The Western Adventure."
The church is located at 216 Michigan Ave. in Surf City. For more information, call 910-328-6252 or visit chapelbythebay.com.
Diabetes self-management
The Diabetes Self-Management Program at the Pender County Health Department is back up and running. The program provides a one-on-one educational session with a trained diabetes nurse, an interactive class and a follow-up meeting to monitor progress.
Elisabeth Weaver, RN is available to receive referrals from primary care providers. Classes are held on the last Wednesday of each month, and include information on how and when to check your blood sugars, understanding how medication works, as well as what foods you can eat and how to count carbohydrates and read food labels. Participants will learn about what makes their blood sugars go up and down, the signs and symptoms of high and low blood sugar, the acute and chronic complications of diabetes, exercise, foot care and sick day rules. The classes are accredited by the American Diabetes Association and cover all recommended components.
For more information, contact Weaver at 910-259-1371.
Volunteers sought
The Sneads Ferry Community Council is seeking volunteers to assist with the 44th annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, held Aug. 9 and 10.
For more information or to volunter, contact festival Chairman Jennifer Marshburn at email@example.com.
Animal adoptions
Pender County Animal Shelter adoptions are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
The adoption fee for dogs includes spay/neuter, rabies, distemper/parvo and kennel cough vaccines, deworming and 30-day flea/tick treatment. The adoption fee for cats includes spay/neuter, rabies and FVRCP, deworming and 30-day flea/tick treatment.
Pender Animal Shelter is located at 3280 New Savannah Road in Burgaw. For more information or directions, call 910-259-1484.
Blood pressure screening
Pender County Health Department offers free blood pressure screenings.
The screenings will be held at Topsail Senior Center on the third Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Pender Adult Services on the fourth Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Pender County Health Department also offers free blood pressure checks Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call the Pender County Health Department at 910-259-1230.
Faith Harbor UMC
Faith Harbor United Methodist Church hosts a beach service every Sunday at 8 a.m. at the Roland Avenue Crossover in Surf City. The service features music, communion and an uplifting message during thes oceanfront worship.
With Bible study programs, small groups, Celebrate Recovery on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., Share the Table Food Pantry and the Harbor Thrift Store, Faith Harbor United Methodist Church invites the community to worship and celebrate in ministry. Faith Harbor United Methodist Church is located on the mainland side of the swing bridge in Surf City with services at 8 and 9:20 a.m. For more information, call 910-328-4422, visit faithharborumc.org or like them on Facebook.
VFW Post 9983
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a non-profit service organization for men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States in combat areas. VFW Post 9983 is located at 188 Hines Stump Sound Church Road, one mile north of Holly Ridge at the flags. The canteen is open from 3 to 8 p.m. daily with extended hours for special events. The hall is available for rental and catering is available, special consideration for nonprofits needing meeting space.
Lions Club
The Hampstead Lions Club meet regularly at the Topsail Presbyterian Church on U.S. 17 in Hampstead at noon every first and third Thursday of the month. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Come see what the Lions are all about and volunteer your time to help save the eyesight of others.
American Legion
Hampstead American Legion Post 167 meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Topsail Senior Center next to Pender Pines. Veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard are invited to join them. For more information, visit ncalpost167.org.
Caregiver support group
Family members, friends and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia are invited to a family caregiver support group on the second Thursday of each month.
Caregivers will have the opportunity to meet other people facing the same circumstances, discuss challenges and receive support.
For more information, contact Ann LaReau at 910-470-2378.
Surf City Community Center
Surf City Community Center is open Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The current class schedule is available online at townofsurfcity.com
For more information, to register or inquire about teaching a new class, call 910-328-4887, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit townofsurfcity.com.
Master's Touch Resale Store
Help support community outreach to those in need by shopping at Master's Touch Resale Store, an interdenominational resale store located at 1056 Highway 210, Unit 3, in Sneads Ferry. Items for sale include gently used and some new items. All proceeds support the ministry of helping others. The store is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted during regular hours.
Sneads Ferry Rotary Club
The Sneads Ferry Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at noon at Madison's Restaurant, located on N.C. 172 in Sneads Ferry.
The Dixon Elementary CHEW! (Children Healthy Eating on Weekends) Program assists children in the community by providing backpacks filled with child-friendly, easy to prepare meals throughout the weekend. CHEW! needs donations to stock and maintain a supply of non-perishable food items that will provide nutrition for approximately 40 students each weekend. For more information or to donate, contact Kim Nelson, school social worker, at 910-327-2392 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Mama J's Helping Hand
Mama J's helps people in need by providing them with food, clothing, household goods and baby items like diapers, wipes, formula and clothing. Mama J's also helps people who are struggling with everyday issues and welcomes them to come in and talk. Call Mama J's at 910-327-1302 for an updated list of specifics that are needed. Mama J's Helping Hand is located at 2205 Hwy. 172 in Sneads Ferry. For more information, email email@example.com.
Baby FAST
The Baby FAST program in Pender County — designed to strengthen family relationships; build connections with families, schools, churches and the community; improve babies' development and well-being; and reduce in-home stress — is seeking assistance. For more information and to help, contact Melanie Gatton at firstname.lastname@example.com or 910-777-8244.
Stump Sound No. 733 Masonic Lodge in Sneads Ferry meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Members meet at 6:30 for a meal, and Lodge begins at 7:30 for qualified Masons.
The Lodge is located at 151 Charles Creek Road, Sneads Ferry. The mailing address is PO Box 543, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460.
For information, contact lodge secretary Bob McLaughlin at 910-938-0930.
Boy Scout Troop 937
Boy Scout Troop 937 in Sneads Ferry meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at Lakeside Drive and N.C. 172. For more information, contact Harvey Hoopes at 910-327-0069 or email@example.com.
New River Garden Club
The New River Garden Club is open for membership to all who would like to share their love of gardening, community services and conservation. Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of every month September thru May. For more information, contact Becky Bunting at 815-674-2832.
Hampstead Marine Corps League
The Hampstead Detachment 1321 of Marine Corps League meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Topsail Senior Center located next to Pender Pines Nursery. New members, both Marines and FMF Navy corpsmen, are welcome.
Sneads Ferry Extension
The Sneads Ferry Extension and Community Association meets the third Thursday of the month from 1:15 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building on N.C. 172. Learn about various issues for the community and well-being, do some crafts, work the concession stand at Sneads Ferry Monday Night Bingo (the club's fundraiser for a scholarship to a deserving student at Dixon High). For more information, contact Ida MacNamara at 910-327-0718 or email@example.com.
Hampstead Women's Club
The Hampstead Women's Club is a nonprofit organization that donates thousands of dollars annually to area schools and other worthwhile organizations. This is made possible through the members who volunteer daily to process donated goods and sell them at the Hampstead Thrift Shop. General meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Hampstead Community Building, 14435 Highway 17. Membership applications are available at the Hampstead Thrift Shop.


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As of about two seconds ago, I officially finished all of my finals. I had three exams on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and today I wrote two papers. SO THERE. I'M ALL DONE.
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So with some final touches on this public health final paper, I can finally say I am done with this semester. And that is awesome.
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It seems like every once in a while a celeb will have their phone stolen, computer hacked, or questionable pictures leaked, setting up for the complete obliteration of said celebrity. What always follows is an internet frenzy as the message board trolls rifle through the dirty laundry of a newly fallen star, creating memes and parody twitter accounts from the safety of their parents' basement.
But what if there were a star that was so open with all of his indiscretions that there would be literally nothing shocking about finding out any of those things? What if I were to tell you that I could pretty much layout Chris Brown's day-to-day activities and that I could almost guarantee there would be nothing that would surprise or shock you.
That, my friends, is the beauty of rendering yourself essentially libel proof… or as he likes to think of it, a total boss.
Kickin it a full rotation with Team Breezy
9:00– Wake up. Thank the Lord He blessed his humble servant with another day, and that he blessed me with being me. Fresh iz a way of life!!!!
9:01– Roll over. Check if Karrueche or Ri is next to me before requesting anything by name.
9:02– Carpe diem… either of dem. Just carpe dis dick already.
9:47– Ignore 3 missed calls from publicist. Breezy don't need a bitch to speak for him.
9:50– Take a piss. Aim for Miranda Lambert pic in toilet bowl. She'd probably like it. Bitches luv dis dick.
9:53– Stare at self in mirror. Don't break eye contact.
10:37—Break eye contact.
10:38—Flex. Maybe slang the dick a little.
10:42– Inspect how facial hair is coming in.
10:43– Assessment: solid as fuck.
10:45—Dick slanging celly. Yeayah!!!!
10:46– Fuck, I look good. Take selfie and instagram that shit. Brennan alllll daayyyyyy
11:01– Google name. See if people are still mad about beating Ri unconscious.
11:03– Fuck 'em.
11:04– Check twitter. See new charity case tweet from my account. Looks like my community service done for the day.
11:06– Text publicist to see if I can have back the access to my Twitter soon. I need it in time for the Grammys. Them haters NEED to KNOW
11:08– YouJizz the KimK-Ray J video.
11:10– Text Kanye the time code of when I came.
11:12– Loofah the dick.
11:20– Text Sommer to meet at studio in a half hour. Plan on showing up late. Request no reply. DELETE MESSAGE. Hide phone.
11:30– Brunch: I'm eating soup. Fuck, Tyler.
12:00– Head to studio. Pop in Rosetta Stone on way to brush up on French. There's good ass there #ÉquipeBreezy
12:50– Lay a track.
1:25– Lay the pipe.
2:10– Threaten Casually convince Sommer not to talk. Busted ass bitches always talk.
2:35– Hair appointment. REMEMBER to bring in Amber Rose pic to show stylist.
2:37– Text publicist requesting access to twitter again.
3:00– Shit, this bleaching takes forever. Light up. Check email.
3:05– Ok new sweat ensemble for Black Pyramid line. #fresh2death
3:07– Think of new ways to get the public to hate me. If you got haters, you KNOW you doing somthin right.
3:08– Laugh about the time I wore a terrorist costume. Fuck I'm awesome.
3:30– Hair did. Need to show my fans some love with pics of me #freshcut #nofilter #nomakeup #givingback
3:35– Leave salon, head to mall. Blast own music with the windows down so everyone can get down. I pay it forward like Jesus.
4:03– Go to Claire's. Contemplate eyebrow piercing.
4:04—Fuck that. I've already proved I'm a badass. Ask Ri.
4:07—Grab Panda Express.
4:24—"You can't go down the right path without first discovering the path to go down." What the fuck does that mean, you dumb cookie fuck? When I need tips on how to demolish my career, I'll call ya!
4:26– Grab a sweet choke collar for Ri. She loves to know who's boss
4:43– Pick up some fresh new gear. Camo on camo #swagtuxedo
5:15– Shit, nothing puts me in the mood like a trip to Neimans. Gotta get home to Ri.
5:18– On the way out, quickly swing by MAC cosmetics for new neck tattoo inspiration.
5:59– Ri's not home. Deuces.
6:00– Text Karrueche.
6:21– Show up at Karrueche's. Oh, we'll be doin work, alllllllright.
7:35– Instagram pic with Karrueche. Chicks love for you to mess with their minds
7:41– Bounce. Hit up Ri
7:42 — Purell dick in the lamborghini murrrrrci #sofreshandsoclean
7:50 — Consider new high profile place to take out Ri. Lakers suck.
8:03—Text publicist for access to twitter account. Fuck already.
8:05—Check twitter.
8:06– Shit. Ri's subliminally tweeting ish again. It's a club night. #bitchesbecrazy
8:10—Stop at 7/11 for a Slurpee. Let's get this night started right
8:30—Link up wit da crew
8:38—Black out
1:56—Blackout dick slanging #ClubMoves
4:00– Bottle slapped in a club by #teamdrizzy Turns out haters can do more than hate #bitchesbebitches
4:01—Check phone. See text from publicist with access to my twitter account. 'Bout time, bitch.
4:02—Tweets this pic of my battle scars. That way everyone knows not to fux with me. I'm Breezy.
4:05—Ok, I'm done. God Bless Ya.


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Now that Heidi Klum has split from singer Seal, the model and TV personality says getting married again isn't a top priority.
"No. No," Klum says in the February issue of Marie Claire at the thought of another marriage. "I wanted to keep the memory of our wedding alive every year, and that's why I thought it would be fun to get married over and over. But now I don't think it is that important."
It's not that she's holding on to hard feelings, but rather that she's in no hurry to become a bride.
"Maybe if I'm with someone for 15 or 20 years, and we do it in our old age as a fun thing to do," she says. "But I don't have the urgency anymore."
She also doesn't have any urgency to find a younger man as a companion. Klum, who will turn 40 this year, says she understands the appeal, "because the truth is that when men get older, their shape changes," she told the magazine. "Younger men train more, and when the clothes come off, it is nice to look at a sexy, ripped body. but I am realistic. ... I don't think I could deal with waking up next to a 25-year-old."
What she can deal with, though, is someone who isn't afraid of experimenting in the bedroom.
"Some people are more experimental in bed and others are more boring," the mom of four says. "If you are wild and crazy, bring it on so the other person is well aware that you have little devil horns that come out every once in a while. It's good to make an effort to dress up sometimes, to do things outside of the norm."
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