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After 3 surgeries, and 2 kids my abdominal incision keloid and was slanted. I had gained over 80 pounds with the second kiddo, and even though I had lost 40 lbs and I still looked 7 months pregnant and the slanted incision became more noticeable with the extra skin. I decided enough was enough and started looking into a TT. I wanted a full TT, but was trying to avoid the hospital stay and not have my family find out about ANOTHER surgery. I expressed my concerns to Dr Z and we both decided the best route was a mini TT with lipo. Also no drains to avoid the questions, so I still have liquid and stay swollen for a few weeks. At first I was getting discouraged because I couldn't tell the difference in the lipo, but every week I see more definition.
33 Yrs Old, 2 Kids, Mini TT and Abdominal Lipo - Mount Pleasant, TX
22 days and still very swollen
I've been applying Scar Guard on my incision, so the healing is starting to progress. I workout at least 5 days a week with more cardio than anything since I am also recovering from a recent back surgery, so can't do much on weight training. Plan to do that in late April. I still look swollen but I can see the reduction of the swelling and definition. The swollen areas are very hard yet tender to the touch. I continue to wear a garment 24/7 but changed to spanx because I had a very hard time breathing when I slept in it. Would like the healing to be faster, but need to be patient. ;) Also started taking Arnica Montana pallets to help on the swelling.
4 weeks post...swelling still there, but lessening
Swelling is still there but going down every week. Will start massaging area with caster and almond oil and continue applying scar strips. I am wearing them in the photo, they are just clear. One thing I did notice was the internal stitches start to surface. There are triangular in shape and white. They don't hurt when I pull on them, they come out pretty easily.
5 weeks post
Not much to report, everything is looking the same. Still continuing my workout routine and keeping scar strips on the incision. Hoping to have more visible results.
6 weeks and now starting to get concerned
Is it me or there is no difference in 6 weeks?! I workout at least 4 times a week, eat well and massage my abdominal area every night, but see no progress in the healing or reduction in the swelling. I went for a follow up and my doc says it's still swelling and liquid around my incision. Starting to lose patience of not seeing better results on the procedures. Could I have seroma?
8 wks post and still waiting for true results
Swelling from the sides is starting to go down, but not much reduction on the belly. Looks like I didn't have a tummy tuck at all with the skin still hanging. I still massage the area every night and wear my garment at night. Incision is doing very well. Doc asked that I continue my workout routine and give the body time to absorb the liquid still in my belly area and for the swelling to go down completely before thinking about any modifications. I'm just anxious to see true results, especially after 2 months. But I am a slow healer.
10 weeks post and small changes taking place
Still slimming down but still would have preferred more instant and visible results. Patience needed. Still massaging and working out at least 4 days a week.
Almost 16 wks post and seeing very small changes
I went to my 3 month follow up and both the doc and I agreed to redo my lipo and mini TT. Ugh. We both are not seeing the results we had hoped as everyones body heals differently. I still have leftover skin hanging and that was the main reason I even had the mini TT. The lipo, you can barely see the difference. Again, I would have chosen the full TT if I had the 2 weeks to take off from work but some of us single moms don't have the luxury. More updates after the revision.
Dr Z knew what I was looking for the minute he met me. His staff is great
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Rudisill Regional Library will be closed Sept 11 - Oct 1 for library improvements
Yesterday, November 28, the City of Tulsa and the PLANiTULSA team launched a space for an on-going virtual Town Hall. FeedBackTulsa is a place to make comments, share what you love, ask questions or offer suggestions about your fair City of Tulsa.
For those that might not be aware... the Tulsa City-County Library has a similar site. Engage.TulsaLibrary.org is the Library's public forum for our patrons to share stories about how the library changes lives, make comments, suggestions and ask questions.
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A Weekend of Splash Pads-Silly String-Slip'n Slide and a Birthday Party
Living only three hours from home, I still don't get to spend as much time with my nephew and nieces as I'd like… but this weekend, we had some fun.
My nephew, Ethan turns 7 on Monday, August 5th, and I won't be able to get there for his "REAL" birthday, as he puts it… so, we threw him a small one this weekend.
My mom, Cathy, brought all of them up last Thursday and it's been INSANE ever since.
As I mentioned, Ethan will be 7 in a week, Savannah is 4 going on 24 and Chelsea is 18-months… We kept busy. Here are a few pictures of the crazy weekend.
Ethan and his cake of hero's, his favorite, The Avengers.
Singing Happy Birthday concluded with a silly string attack on the birthday boy
Happy Birthday, Ethan!
Chelsea rocking her shades during slip'n slide time
Savannah, RUN… before I tackle you on the slip'n slide
Savannah is waiting to play bean bags.
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GM puts the team on notice
General manager Brian Lawton was so disappointed in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Devils, he felt compelled before Thursday's game with the Rangers to publicly let his players know it.
"The biggest thing I want the players to know is that it's really not acceptable last night to come out with a point against that team," he said. "I don't know that it was in the past, but it definitely isn't in the present. ... That was a team that was down, and we have to recognize that and develop more of a killer instinct. To their credit, they did what they had to do, but it shouldn't sneak up on you."
Tampa Bay led 1-0 until New Jersey, in the second period, scored two late goals. The Lightning scored two power play goals in the third period to wipe out two one-goal deficits. A nice flurry, and Tampa Bay is 4-1-4 since two season-opening losses to the Rangers.
But Lawton said that just masks a problem.
"We have a lot of skill on our team. We need to build our structure and our organization and to combine it with more will, and we'll do fine," he said. "Right now, the success that we're having is due in large part to the skill that we have on the club, and that's only good for so long, and we realize that. We need to get that combined with a better team approach."
How do you address will?
"The players address will on their own," Lawton said. "You can mask it for a while, but it generally comes out. Generally, when you have six games in nine nights it comes out. Generally, when you're on a five-game road trip, it comes out. Those are the types of situations that make it more difficult to mask those things."
That is why, as Lawton has said, the rest of this five-game road swing and the Nov. 13 game against the Red Wings at home (which makes six games in nine days) is so important.
If will is not shown, Lawton said, "At that stage, the process is really simple for me. You ask people if they want to be here, if they want to be a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning because there's not enough commitment. A lot of players didn't show me, even though I heard a lot of things about a lot of people wanting to be part of our team this summer. I didn't leave the rink last night thinking that, and it really disturbed me."


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A woman whose brother died 18 years ago as a result of a violent assault says his attackers may not even know they are killers.
Ronnie Pactom was attacked in Sillwood Street, Brighton, by two men who tried to rob him.
He was hit over the head with a heavy glass ashtray causing shards of glass to seriously damage his eye while walking home from a wine bar in Preston Street on December 14, 1993.
He underwent two operations to save the sight in his eye but due to suffering from bronchiectasis, a chronic obstruction of the lungs, his body failed to cope with the anaesthetic.
He died nine months later in the respiratory ward at Hove General Hospital, aged 43.
His attackers have never been caught.
Eighteen years later, his sister Ann Usmar, 57, is reminding people to think before they act this Christmas.
She said: "Every year his anniversary comes round and I think 'These people don't know what they've done'. Our family has never been able to get over the loss. He is missed every single day since his death.
"I'm not looking for a conviction or chasing justice, I just want to let his attackers know, if they remember the incident, that they have blood on their hands."
'Gentle and caring'
Ronnie, a plumber who lived in London, was only in Brighton to help his sister prepare for a travelling trip to Africa.
Ms Usmar said: "He was gentle, passive and caring. We moved out together from an early age and lived together in London at one point. He was my best friend.
"Violence is never the answer. I wonder how the families of these young men would be coping if the same thing happened to them or indeed how the young men themselves would be coping if someone took one of their children in this way."
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "We want people to enjoy themselves and have a happy Christmas but to behave responsibly with respect for others."
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The Eurythmics vs. The White Stripes – Mash-Ups You Need To Hear
You've probably heard numerous artists — everyone from Marilyn Manson to Bat for Lashes — cover the Eurythmics smash 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' — but you've never heard it quite like this. On 'Sweet Dreams are Made of Seven Nation Army,' DJ Poly takes the titular Eurythmics track and mashes it up with the White Stripes' biggest hit, 'Seven Nation Army' — and the results are much less awkward than the title. In fact, the tunes fit together rather nicely, and as with all the best mash-ups, the accompanying video is equally smooth.
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Sorry my message was cut short. Go ahead and read through it. Gather all the necessary requirements and apply. I would think that your mom would no longer require further education. God Bless!
Yes! Tara, as you may see the "licensure by examination" indicated theough that site
0Quote from TaraMay988If you're mom graduated before 2007 in the Philippines. Most likely she will not need to take any course to be able to sit on the nclex. Why not try to apply to CA BRN to determine her eligibility? Check first their website for step by step application process. Best of luck!Hi,
My mom has been working as an LVN in Los Angeles California for at least 10 years mostly private care for para/quadriplegic patients. She was an RN in Philippines but neglected to challenge the board when she came here to become an RN. She now wants to know what courses, units, and other requirements she needs to fulfill in order to take the exam to become an RN. We would appreciate any resources that could provide guidance.
Congrats!!!! what were your scores on Qbank?
Hi all! I hope somebody can clarify this in time before I sit on my exam. I am doing Kaplan and came across to some q's that lead me to confusion.
The online class instructor told me not to touch Iv's, only Rn does, though I feel that In those times I needed to. So As I move along and do the qbank I, then again encounter similar q's , as instructed I did pick "notify rn" instead of "stop the iv" and surprisingly i got it wrong.
Thus, I emailed the Kaplan Nclex expert and she emailed me the rationale however it was contradictory from the first instructor's. In hope to shed some light on my end I would like to ask all of you here. ( Nclex wise) Can lvn/ pn dc Ivs,Blood transfusions showing reaction and the likes? Everybody feel free to share your inputs! Thanks in advance!
Hmmmm... These makes me wonder whether Kaplan content will be enough for my liking. Since you purchase another source to supplement your content review. I know you said that the book did not quite fit for you, so what about the videos? TIA.
So how does it work really? Do they tell you what to do daily? Or give you a strict outline to do each day? When do you exactly read the book and watch the videos? Isn't it the qbank needed to be last? Do they require you to devote a cerrain # of hours? Sorry for the ignorance, but I really wanna know how it works and make sure I can go through it before signing up. Just like you I have two babies and a stay home mom, husband work full time but unlike you, I have no mother or anybody to leave my kids even just for few hours.
Just so you know your situation resembles a lot like mine. Lol. Good luck to us!😊
Thanks so much for these.. I have a few q's on my mind that were just answered by your posts. Btw, I plan to purchase it at the end of this month (hopefully) however I won't be able to do the live class, probably the "anywhere" is what I'm going for and it may be just as good. I didn't like the fact that they only provide E-Book for I am not a fan and too techie person. Where did you happen to buy the actual book? Was it the latest edition? I will definitely be needing one soon. I try searching online unfortunately got no luck finding one. Please let me know. Thank you!
0Quote from dafishmanDafishman, did kaplan give you a review book along with the review?Hi,
I dont have access yet. They said it takes 24-48 hours to get me setup in the system. Then I have the orientation stuff, a pre-test to see where Im at and whatever else before my live classes that start Monday. As soon as I get a chance to access it, I will let you know!
Congrats nurse! Did you find the kaplan video hepful with content?
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Congrats! Nursenelly24, did the Kaplan video for content helpful
Thank you. Please do.
Hi, I would like to know how you liking the video content of Kaplan so far? Do you find it helpful?
0Quote from Fiat40Oh, and I got 76 questions. I was kinda freaked out because of the extra one, but thankful that I passed and that I didn't get 265, that would have been a LONG day. Just do not focus on how many questions it is. When I hit 76 I was mentally ready for 100. Go in there trained and ready for a fight!Quote from Fiat40Congrats! Did you also used the Kaplan video for content?Found out today that on Monday I slayed the dragon-NCLEX. Just me and a little brain. All things are possible with God, I believe it.
Here is my study plan:
NCLEX Mastery
Those 2 NCLEX study guides that are floating around on allnurses were AMAZING, one is HESI/NCLEX and the other is just for NCLEX.
I mostly did questions 50-150/day for several weeks.
0Quote from moychiiiiiNo wonder... I see no such review offer like that here (CA),,, thanks for the info!Thank you! The live class and intensive review that I took were in the Philippines. It was more on test-taking skills, exams and rationalizations. Similar to what can be found online but it helps to have a live instructor to ask questions and discuss things further. I'm not too sure if they have it in the US but you can try checking on kaplan's website I do know Kaplan has an online class with a live instructor though.


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I averaged out the measurements & came up 1.956 as my "BTO" (base to ogive)
I was planning on loading 5 rounds each at -.010,-.015,-.020,-.025 & -.030. I will be using the same charge of 24.5 of Varget for all.
I am using 69 gr HPBT for a Savage 10 FCP.
On the Hodgon's site, it lists Varget at 24.0 gr min / 26 gr max. I shouldnt be worried about pressure too much...should I?
Is .010 to .030 jumps a waste?
Does this seem like a logical plan? Care to share your input?
What tricks do you guys have for setting the die up so precisely for the OAL wanted?
Check this out.
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Thanks Mrm, I already have the Hornady OAL tool...straight & curned
Thanks Mrm, I already have the Hornady OAL tool...straight & curned
I use the Hornady bullet compartator but use the partially resized neck method in the first video instead of the Hornady OAL guage. I perfer to measure off the ogive and not the point of the bullet.
I have used this method to measure the COAL of my Sako 85 6.5x55, at first the measurements were all over the place, as I discovered because the case wasn't tight enough on the bullet. Neck sizing cured the problem yet still the measurements were not reproduceable. I discovered that the lands were gripping the bullet head momentarily as the bolt was being withdrawn, we are only talking 1/1000"s but still introducing error. By installing the test bullet already close to the COAL (slightly over) and gently closing the bolt the COAL reading became absolutely the same every time. It is worth mentioning I also use a comparator.
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Dacia Sandero Stepway Review
At a glance
- New price: £8,995 - £12,595
- Used price: £3,875 - £10,440 Explore used prices
- Typical used monthly cost: £92 - £248 Get details or apply now
- Fuel economy: 52 - 74 mpg
- Road tax cost: £0 - £140
- Insurance group: 7 - 11 How much is it to insure?
- Cheap starting price
- Chunky design gives it a modern look
- Diesel engine is noisy
- Interior is drab
The Dacia Sandero Stepway is a two-wheel-drive supermini packaged in a chunky off-road design making it the most eye-catching model on the Sandero range.
Billed as the most affordable 'crossover' in the UK the Sandero Stepway is already setting markers down for its rivals thanks to its no-frills approach and low entry-level price. The Sandero Stepway is cheap and cheerful but it's not going to wow you with cutting-edge technology or amazing driving dynamics.
The affordable pricing is designed to get motorists out of used cars and into a new car for the very first time. Families on a tight budget will appreciate the practicality, good average economy, chunky design and it's cheap price.
Engine line-up
The Stepway comes with a range of fuel-efficient engines offering low running costs. The sole petrol offering is a three-cylinder producing 89bhp. It returns 52.3mpg on average and it emits 125g/km of CO2. The diesel engine is the 1.5-litre with a claimed combined economy of 70.6mpg with CO2 emissions of 105g/km. Both engines are mated to a five-speed gearbox.
Dacia Sandero Stepway equipment
Two trims are available on the Sandero Stepway. The entry-level Ambiance specification comes with electric front windows, front fog lights, and roof bars, Bluetooth, metallic paint, and a radio/CD system, driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags and stability control.
Choose the top-of-the-range Laureate trim and you get everything on the Ambiance version plus aircon, a chrome front grille, electric windows, electric heated door mirrors, cruise control, speed limiter, rear parking sensors, sat nav and entertainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen and AUX and USB inputs.
Practicality matters
The Stepway offers incredible practicality. The 40mm of extra ground clearance over the standard Sandero is useful when you need to negotiate rough terrain or mount kerbs. With the seats in place the Sandero Stepway has a loadspace of 320 litres and when folded this expands to 1,200 litres, which is more than that offered by a Ford Focus that offers 316 and 1,101 litres respectively.
Parkers recommends
It may not be the most frugal but the three-cylinder TCe90 is the best engine in the range. It is more refined than the diesel offering and is much nicer to drive. It's perfect for those of you that are going to use the Sandero Stepway on short journeys. Ambiance trim should be perfect for many first-time buyers who want to keep their costs low. For more details, read the full Dacia Sandero Stepway review that follows.
What owners say about this car
Date Of Writing.. (09/09/2017). Bought this car 30 March 2017. Build quality is poor, Shut lines on my car bonnet... Read owner review
The ride is good, contrary to many press reviews, power good, and the equipment level is great for the price... Read owner review
Like the look of the car, nice interior however I bought this new about six months ago and now find... Read owner review


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Honest Trailers – "The Wolf of Wall Street"
If you saw 'Wolf of Wall Street', you know it's a three-hour show of excess, naked women and curse words. I LOVED it! It really was a great film.
One thing I didn't consider was how many Scorsese films Leonardo has been in! Seriously. He's in, like, 20 of 'em! Anyway, the folks over at 'Honest Trailers' did a pretty good job skewering this one.
Check it out here: (WARNING: It's absolutely LOADED with profanity and nudity and other adult themes. Don't say I didn't warn you.)


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USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) animal scientist Kip Panter is helping to develop new techniques for treating cleft palates in humans. The October 2009 "Healthy Animals Newsletter" says that Panter works at the ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah, where he studied why cows that graze on toxic lupines often give birth to calves affected by "crooked calf disease." These calves are usually born alive at full term, but they can have a number of skeletal defects, including contracture deformities and cleft palate.
Panter found that pregnant cows usually begin to graze on lupines at the same time their unborn calves begin movements essential for normal development. During this time — which is also when the two palatal shelves close to form the roof of the mouth — toxins in the lupines can cross the placental barrier and temporarily induce fetal immobility. If the fetus isn't physically active during this interlude, the position of the tongue prevents palatal closure, and a cleft palate results.
Panter used these findings as a basis for developing a goat model to study the cause of cleft palates in the unborn kid goats. These animals were then used to test methods for prenatal cleft repair surgery. Prenatal surgery is risky for both mother and fetus, and these techniques are not approved yet for use in humans. However, this research could provide plastic surgeons with alternatives for repairing cleft-affected humans if and when other protocols for human fetal surgery are available.
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We are a nationally-recognized STEM-intensive university located in Akron, Ohio. We have about 23,000 students representing 45 U.S. states and 92 countries. Our students are a culturally diverse group and they come from a broad economic spectrum.
UA by the numbers
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- 326 international undergraduate students
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- 20:1 student-faculty ratio
- 74% of classes have less than 30 students
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About the city of Akron
The city of Akron offers a vibrant downtown, serene parks, and events and venues that appeal to almost every interest. Check out what you can discover in Akron and the region.
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You're sure to enjoy your new "home away from home" in one of UA's 10 residence halls. Choose from a variety of on-campus living styles: traditional with shared facilities, or apartment-like living with kitchens and private baths. With free high-speed Internet, cable TV access, and free laundry facilities, you'll be living the good life. Plus, UA offers dining plans that suit your individual needs, including flexible Dining Dollars. There are also numerous off-campus living options.
Safety is a top priority at UA, as indicated by the dozens of safety programs and services in place to help protect, inform and empower our students.
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ENTREPRENEUR Simon Howie is building an extension at his meat processing facility to cope with growing demand caused by the horsemeat scandal and the demise of Vion's operations in Scotland.
Mr Howie, best known for his self-titled butcher products including sausages, black pudding and haggis, said the food business has seen around a 20% increase in sales in the first quarter of this year.
That came on the back of the company having experienced a strong second half of 2012.
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As a result the 60,000 sq ft site at Dunning, Perthshire is having an additional 10,000 sq ft added over the summer.
The workforce there had already risen from 90 to 105, with Mr Howie planning on taking on a further 15 people once the construction work is completed by the end of September.
He said: "As the volumes ramp up, you get economies of scale, which are good for the bottom line.
"It also gives you the opportunity to invest in equipment and machinery to handle that volume.
"The factory extension will give us more space. It is making sure we are not trading at 100% volume as we want be able to have spare capacity if something else comes along and this makes sure we don't have to outsource and can handle everything ourselves."
Mr Howie said sales have increased at the company's retail sites in Perth and Auchterarder and also through supermarkets where the food business supplies a number of the big players. He said: "I think most of the private retailers are seeing a decent upswing with some people temporarily moving [to traditional butchers] until things settle down.
"We are in the good situation where we don't supply own label brands to supermarkets and everything is done under our own name so we hope people are perhaps trading up to our products."
Vion's decision to close its Hall's of Broxburn operation is also thought to have contributed to the Simon Howie's Foods sales uplift in supermarkets.
Mr Howie, a previous winner of the Entrepreneurial Exchange's entrepreneur of the year title, said: "We are not quite sure whether our upturn in supermarkets is because of Hall's not being there or people trading up to the brand.
"It is difficult sometimes to be 100% sure but it has been a real bumper few months."
Howie's Shore Laminates business, based in Perth and a specialist supplier of laminated panels particularly for wash rooms, has also been performing well with a number of export contracts.
One of those, an education project worth £3 million in Saudi Arabia, was the largest in the company's history.
Mr Howie said: "Generally the green shoots are there now and there is a lot of good stuff happening across the group.
"Shore Laminates has won some nice contracts abroad and is doing the Doha Convention Centre and recently been awarded the fit-out of the wash rooms of the One World Trade Centre at Ground Zero [in New York]. It is not a huge project but we are extremely delighted to be part of something like that."
His Shore Energy business is still waiting on the outcome of a judicial review over plans for a £50m waste energy plant at Carnbroe, near Coatbridge in Lanarkshire.
The proposed facility was initially refused planning permission by North Lanarkshire Council.
The decision was then reversed by Scottish Government Reporters but the development has been subject to further legal challenges.
Mr Howie said: "We are very hopeful the outcome of the judicial review will be very positive. We are poised and ready to get on with that."


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Economics in Focus at American Dream Conference
Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cedarville University is hosting the American Dream Conference Oct. 25-26, 2012. The conference will focus on Christian perspectives on the economy, featuring seven keynote speakers. Carl Ruby, vice president of student life, said that current decisions about the economy will impact what the future looks like for this generation of college students and their families. Arthur C. Brooks will speak at the conference. Brooks is president of the American Enterprise Institute, professor of business and government at Syracuse University, and The New York Times best-selling author of "The Road to Freedom: How to Win the Fight for Free Enterprise." He has published hundreds of articles in publications including the Wall Street Journal and has conducted research on the connections between culture, politics and economic life. Barry James, president of James Investment Research, guest financial commentator for FOX News and Dayton Business Journal's Business Leader of the Year in 2007, will open the event with a session discussing the national debt. Jay Richards and Ron Sider will discuss biblical thinking on the economy, deficit and national debt. Richards is director and senior fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty, and Morality, visiting scholar at the Institute for Faith, Work and Economics and author of "Money, Greed, and God: Why Capitalism is the Solution and not the Problem." Andrew Biggs, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and former principal deputy commissioner of the Social Security Administration, will discuss social security. Lisa Sharon Harper and D.C. Innes will discuss capitalism and poverty. Harper is the director of mobilizing for Sojourners, founding executive director of New York Faith and Justice in New York and co-authored "Left, Right and Christ: Evangelical Faith in Politics" with Innes. Innes serves as associate professor of politics at The King's College in New York City, contributor to multiple publications including The Washington Times, and is on the board of directors for the Evangelical Political Scholars Association. The conference is part of the Critical Concern Series, which also hosted the G92 Immigration Conference in 2011. Other topics that will be covered in future series include sexuality, race and popular culture. For more information visit http://www.cedarville.edu/Event/American-Dream-Conference.aspx.
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(BOISE, ID) Superintendent for Public Instruction for Idaho, Tom Luna has been busy recently going back and forth to Washington D.C. to speak before Congress telling them Idaho was no longer going to follow No Child Left Behind. No less than 10-other states have already moved forward with their own accountability plans, and Luna says Idaho has crafted a much better plan to educate properly, reward excellent teachers and allow choice for parents and students. Tom joined Tim Lewis on Idaho's Morning News Thursday to discuss this subject as well as online education, and removing the cap on Charter Schools within the state, currently being debated in Boise.
Hear the Superintendent with Tim, HERE: [audio:https://www.eastidahonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Tom-Luna-Feb-23.mp3|titles=Tom Luna Feb 23]
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Some of you will be reporting to the Learning Commons while others of you will be working on the Advisory lesson that follows. The following groups need to report to the Learning Commons:
· Neri, Pam
· LaTerra, Rachel
· Nunan, Joanne
· Peterson, Sue
Please make sure that your students have a copy of an assessment as well the rubric that goes with it. They need to bring these to the Library.
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sophomore advisories need to follow up and conclude last week's activity, by
requiring that the students from today's small groups/session complete the
blue reflection sheet that was started last Tuesday. The students will complete the blue
reflection sheet IN their advisory rooms. Teachers should store the
assignments and blue sheets in the classroom bin.
Michele Wickam and Laurie DelGrego will run a follow-up Advisory Workshop with these teachers
and students after Winter Break to then discuss and debrief the completed
blue reflection sheet.
Here is a great inspiration story about a girl that goes from Homeless to Harvard. There is a video and article. To print the article look in the upper right hand corner of the page to the print icon.
Here are some really motivational videos that you can watch with your students. Copy and paste this into your address bar.
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In our London head office, Cognifide runs a 12 month Graduate Scheme, which we call our Digital Academy. If you join this academy, you'll be known as a Digital Ninja. You'll work closely with a Senior Business Analyst and with clients to help identify, analyse and document the best digital solutions and customer experiences for our clients.
You'll spend the first two months of your life as a Junior Digital Ninja in training. Here, you'll receive all the tools you need to help you on your way to becoming a Business Analyst.
Months three and four involve on-the-job training. You'll rotate across different business areas to learn more about Cognifide and the different fields in a digital business.
We won't lock you away behind a computer screen. By your fifth month with us you'll be ready to start meeting clients. For the next two months we'll help you get client exposure and contribute to their success.
Successful graduation from the Digital Academy means that you will become a fully equipped Ninja - with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team and a Junior Business Analyst.
In our office in Poznan, we run a 3 month Graduate Scheme known as the Career Start Up. You will have an opportunity to work with the specialists in one of our technical Practices and gain industry leading experience.
For the first two weeks you will participate in training and workshops in which we can get to know each other. We share our knowledge about products, processes and best practice to provide you with a solid start.
The most intensive phase of Career Start Up is during weeks three to six: on-the-job training. You will have a chance to work on a business project and to achieve some personal goals. Your mentor and line manager will take care of you at every step of your development path. You have an opportunity to take part in our Internal Training Program: the technical part supports you in extending your knowledge and the soft skills part helps you to constantly improve your teamwork.
The last weeks of this adventure will be all about feedback. We will highlight your strengths and sum up your achievements. You will be ready to move forward with your own personal goals.
Successful graduation from the Career Start Up means that you are now a Cognifide Engineer and have the opportunity to become a permanent full or part-time member of the team.


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Period Party
The fun way to explain the menstrual cycle to kids.
Check out "Da Period Talk" video which shows why Period Party can help be part of the conversation.
On average, a woman between the ages of 12 and 51 spends a total of 6 years on her menstrual period.
Yet, while being a huge part of female life, this perfectly healthy natural process is still surrounded with taboos.
Let's start an open and positive conversation about our periods.
1 educational pamphlet
1 pair of panties, fits Lammily doll
15 reusable colored pads and liners stickers
1 calendar & dot stickers
Lammily Doll NOT included
"Parenting expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa thinks Lammily's pads are a "fantastic" idea." – Today
"To start teaching girls, who are playing with dolls, about their reproductive health, their menstrual cycle, their periods, is something that we need so desperately, not only as a mom, but as a gynecologist." – CBS's The Doctors
"The Period Party is all about helping everyone feel more comfortable talking about — and experiencing — a totally normal part of life." – Upworthy
"While it's a little funny at first to see doll-sized pads in a period party pack, it's hard for me to argue with Nickolay's reasoning. Menstruation is a real, unavoidable part of not just a woman's life but a young girl's life, and I can't see any harm in helping foster conversation about how bodies really work." – BabyCenter
With women (and even male allies) beginning to fight back against period shaming they experience in their daily lives — such as Instagram banning period blood for instance — Lammily's Period Party could not have started at a better time. These women have had to fight back later in life, but imagine a world where girls grow up never knowing what it feels like to be embarrassed about their bodies. – A Plus
"If half the planet is going through this, why is it that it's seen as something you should hide?! Hopefully this next generation of women who are learning about their periods with this doll won't feel the need to shamefully hide their tampons on the way to the office bathroom. Nay, this next generation will tuck that tampon behind their ear and strut through the halls to the bathroom!" – E Online
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These dolls are even better than barbie dolls because lammily dolls are more real instead of fake
Personally I wonder what took this so long to come to market.
A lot of people saw the scene in Carrie. where she is in the Gym
shower and she gets her period and she thinks she is bleeding to death
and the other teens are laughing because they can't believe her reaction to it.
This could help lessen the trauma of that first day of becoming a women for so many
and these days at a very young age. I know of a girl that was 10, I'm hoping the schools
jump on this. My daughters class for some reason missed this class entirely and she never
received any info so it left it up to me. This package would have made things easier.After puberty
she tried tapeing her breast down because she hated the feeling and size plus every month she gained
weight from bloating. It's not easy becoming a woman. If I still had a little one I'd buy one but I don't right now
but I'm waiting on Grandchildren.
I say the dolls and this period pack is great incite for future girls of America and other Nations.


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Wish I Could Turn Time Back - Beautiful Result but Made Me Very Ill - New Jersey
In 2000 I made the decision to have a chin implant to balance my small face. The implant was two pieces, made of hypo-allergenic nylon that was made to adhere to the bone after time. I also had neck lypo. After the surgery I never felt right. I didn't connect it to the surgery as my mother was dying of cancer and I thought I was just depressed. The implant looked beautiful and changed my whole... READ MORE
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Fat Grafts on Chin, Smile Lines, and Cheeks 5 Days Ago; Are Sore Lumps Normal?
My face looks great; minimal noticable swelling; no bruising. I saw the doc yesterday because I had a lump on my left cheek. He put me on antibiotics though he saw no signs of... READ MORE
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Thefirstborn - I'm not sure what they called my "hypo-allergenic nylon" implant, but it was made to adhere to the bone by tissue growing around it. That's why it was used, so it would not move around, but, yes, the removal caused me... READ COMMENT
I'm sorry, Marilyn. I have a scar under my chin but you can't even notice it unless I show it to someone. I don't know what area you are from, but my surgeon is the best. If you want his name, I'd be happy to e-mail it to you. I'm... READ COMMENT
I guess back in 2000 it must have been the popular thing. It was supposed to be "hypo allergenic" and adhere to the bone after time and become part of your own body... no sliding out of place. So, I wasn't afraid because of the hypo... READ COMMENT
I'm sorry you are going through that. The implant I had was made to adhere to the bone... what type do you have? I actually saw my surgeon today and he is going to put fat in my chin and a few other areas on my face next week. (I was... READ COMMENT
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VIDEO: Deion Sanders Schools BroBible on 'NFL Training Camp' on the Wii
I was originally of the belief that video games are meant to be played on a couch with a controller that is covered in grease from the buffalo chicken you are concurrently eating, but this game changes my opinion. "NFL Training Camp" is a vastly improved video game experience. Throwing actually feels like throwing and hurdling requires a little more than just pressing the "A" button. By the end of the game I was out of breath. Deion, of course, wasn't. Just to give you an idea of the difference between a former professional athlete (twice over) and an Eskimo Bro, my heart rate was at 109 BPM and his at a much calmer 68 BPM at the end of the game. I can thank four-and-a-half years of college for that gap.
As sick as playing the game against Deion Sanders was, there was one thing that stuck out as needing some improvement: the kicking. And I'm not just saying this because of that last field goal. It was hard to naturally time your kick. The most affective way to kick field goals was simply by swinging your leg like a pendulum at a stand still. Besides that, the game was a great overall experience that I recommend to all you Bros who like hanging out, throwing a football, and getting a little cardio in at the same time.
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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's current rates are in line with or lower than other utilities around the state.
A new study released this week shows that the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's current rates are in line with or lower than other utilities around the state.
Every year the University of North Carolina Environmental Finance Center and the N.C. League of Municipalities conducts a study of the rate schedules from hundreds of local governments and not-for-profit utilities across the state. More than 70 percent of the state's utilities, a total of 372 utilities, participated in the study this year.
According to data for the 2013-14 fiscal year, the authority seems to fall on the low end or in the middle for all measured categories. These categories include bill comparison, conservation signal, cost recovery and affordability.
In a news release Tuesday morning, CFPUA spokesman Mike McGill touted these results and said they stay in the same positive range when the proposed 4.4 percent rate increase for next year is factored in.
CFPUA customers can view the results for themselves at www.efc.sog.unc.edu/reslib/item/north-carolina-water-and-wastewater-rates-dashboard.
The authority board will hold a public hearing on the potential rate increase at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Lucie Harrell Conference Room inside the New Hanover County Administration Building at 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington.
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Netanyahu's U.S. Trip: Official State Visit or Family Vacation?
Office of the PM issues last minute statement about Netanyahu's soldier son joining his parents on U.S. trip.
In a last minute statement late Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that in addition to his wife Sara, Netanyahu's soldier son, Yair, also joined him on his visit to the United States.
Netanyahu's office did not release information about Yair Netanyahu joining his father until late Saturday night, after the prime minister's plane had already taken off, and an hour and half after most major newspapers in Israel closed.
Netanyahu left for the U.S. Saturday night to address the Jewish Federations' General Assembly in New Orleans, and is due to arrive in New York on Monday.
The prime minister's office knew it could not withhold the information, which would spark public criticism, and therefore postponed the announcement to the last minute. The office stated that Yair Netanyahu, who is currently serving as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, was on a regular vacation that had been approved by his commanders.
Yair Netanyahu joined his parents on the prime minister's flight, sitting in business class. He will also stay at the same hotel as Netanyahu, and will probably enjoy the services of the prime minister's security staff and chauffer services from the Israeli consulate in New York.
Netanyahu's office claimed on Saturday that all of Yair's trip expenses were paid by Netanyahu. Furthermore, the trip was in accordance with PM office regulations, the statement said.
Netanyahu's schedule on this U.S. visit is especially light, allowing the prime minister time to travel with his wife and son. Netanyahu will stay in New York for three days, during which the prime minister is expected to meet UN Secretary General on Monday and U.S. Secretary of State on Thursday. Netanyahu will devote the rest of his schedule to interviews with U.S. media.
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- Safety strategies in an academic radiation oncology department and recommendations for actionStephanie A Terezakis
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Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 37:291-9. 2011..However, the system may be insufficient for radiation oncology, for which a greater level of practice-specific information is required to fully understand each event...
- An evaluation of departmental radiation oncology incident reports: anticipating a national reporting systemStephanie A Terezakis
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Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 85:919-23. 2013..The electronic incident reporting systems (IRS) of 2 large academic radiation oncology departments were evaluated for events that may be suitable for submission to a national reporting system (NRS)...


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In some circles, the last word in smart spending is getting something for the cheapest possible price. While bargain shopping is a good thing, and while you want to feel as though you are getting good value for your money, in some cases it's worth it to spend a little more money. Here are some ways to figure out if it's worth spending more:
Will it Save You Time?
Time is money. Even more importantly, time is life. Once time is past, you can't get it back. As a result, it's important to be careful about how you use your time. If you can save money, but it takes you a lot of time to do so, it might worth it to pay a little more to have that time to spend with your family, or to do something that you enjoy. There's a lot to be said for spending a little extra to enjoy a little more time.
Is it Convenient?
I routinely pay $50 more for airfare so that I can leave at times that are more convenient. Yes, I can save money by taking a red-eye. But I don't want to. I'd rather have the convenience of a flight that leaves at a more reasonable time. It's easier for the person taking me to the airport, and I maintain a certain level of sanity.
Do You Enjoy the Experience?
My spending priorities often revolve around the experience. I like to enjoy the experience. So, when I go to a play, I pay extra for box seats. It's a much more enjoyable experience than being somewhere in the back. If I'm going on vacation, I save up enough money so that I don't have to worry about pinching pennies while I'm enjoying myself. If spending a little extra will significantly improve the experience, and you value that, it could be worth it to spend a little more.
Is it Higher Quality?
Something of a truly higher quality is often worth paying a little extra for. The shoes that last 18 to 24 months, but cost more, are often a better value in the long run than the cheaper shoes that you have to replace every four to six months. From appliances to tools, take quality into consideration. Often, something that costs a little more up front, but that will last you years longer, is worth the extra money you pay up front.
Deciding What's Worth it to You
Of course, what's worth a higher price to me might not be worth the extra cost to you. It all depends on what you think is important. My parents have no problem taking the red-eye. The convenience that I think is extremely important (and that affects the all-important experience for me) is not thought of at all by my parents. They happily save the money and take the red-eye.
It's important for you to take a look at your own situation, and figure out what is important to you, and your lifestyle. If you can afford to pay a little more for something (or afford it after saving up), there's no reason to go cheap if it's worth it to you to spend the extra.
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But those days are over.
Izanami, every bit as enchanting as the Waves, offers diners a chance to experience izakaya, a casual form of Japanese dining. Although the food is incredibly satisfying, the thing that strikes me the most about Izanami is the interior. From a high-pitched roof with huge gently twisting wooden beams hang a dozen lanterns softly illuminating the dining area. The space is clean, well-lit, warm and inviting. The space feels like a breath of fresh air from usual adobe charm.
First, the sake. The menu is divided into two categories, fragrant, bright and tart, sweet. We try a sample from each side and both decide that the 300 ml evoluzione "crazy milk" nigori ($15.75), from the tart, sweet side is favored. Our waitress brings our sake carafe chilled in a small wooden box filled with ice. We are allowed to choose our sake drinking cups from a box filled with more than a dozen choices.
To start we order two cups of the seasonal soup which happens to be a sweet and sour winter vegetable ($7), the daily pickle assortment ($5) and on order of onigiri rice balls ($4). The daily pickle assortment has three different vegetables: beets, watermelon radishes and radish greens. All the pickles were delicious but the radish greens were a quick favorite. The rice balls are decidedly not balls, but instead triangular and large, but delicious and a good complement to the soup, which is smooth and hearty. The "crazy milk" sets in and we decide to order another two dishes.
We choose the housemade gyoza ($6) and the flourless yuzu ricotta cheesecake ($6). The gyoza, filled with pork, cabbage, scallion and ginger is perfectly seasoned, hot and savory—I will be ordering them again. The cheesecake was a good and simple iteration that was neither too sweet nor too creamy. We left completely satisfied customers and it didn't hurt that Izanami, in honor of the Waves' 33rd birthday, is currently offering 33-percent-off on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from 9 pm till close.
In spite of the fact that you won't find any fish at Izanami (we are in the desert after all), the menu still offers a taste of another world complete with transporting decor. The small plates add to the intimacy and make it even easier to share a wonderful night with a friend. Relaxing and charming, Izanami is sure to be a new local favorite.
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Rsync + LDAP
I try use Rsync authorized by LDAP, but seem as this way is not available.
Is that true?
Thank you so much.
I would personally run rsync over ssh, and if you do that you'd be picking up the authentication inherent in ssh, not rsync itself.
Thank acid_kewpie
I think ssh is good way.
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Timbers still struggling on offense
A few USL-1 teams were able to rest this weekend in preparation for third-round U.S. Open Cup games this week, but others, such as the Charleston Battery, Seattle Sounders and Rochester Rhinos, had to play. The remaining USL-1 teams in the Cup all play games against MLS teams, and the only USL-1 team to win the Cup, Rochester, is still in the tournament. A few take-homes from the weekend's action:
1. Atlanta forwards stymied. Ansu Toure and Macoumba Kandji have provided some pretty good action up front this season for the Atlanta Silverbacks. Toure, with his flame-colored hair and boots to match, and Kandji, with his tall, lanky stature, usually give defenders quite a scare when they have the ball at the right end of the field. But against Portland at home Saturday for their 2-0 loss, neither Toure or Kandji could find the tricks to get past the Timbers' defense. Granted, there was one inexplicable call by the referee: Of all the shirt pulling on both sides of the field, the ref chose to call a foul on Kandji, although it was clear he already was in an advantageous position inside the box. Go figure. But the true obstacle to Kandji and Toure's efforts was not the Portland defenders, but more so keeper Ray Burse.
2. Still offensively challenged. Despite Portland's ability to stop Kandji and Toure, the Timbers still have offensive trouble. The two goals Portland scored against Atlanta seem -- at least mathematically -- more because of luck than anything else. Of only four shots total, the Timbers scored on two. And one of those goals was a crazy flying ninja kick from Chris Bagley that luckily didn't take off Atlanta keeper Ryan McIntosh's face. The offensive partnership of Takayuki Suzuki and Chris Brown seems to have dissipated, and the injections of Bryan Jordan and Benjamin Totori have had mixed results for the Timbers. The Timbers probably were relieved to get the points, regardless of style, but here's hoping they have a backup plan for what'll happen if the odds don't work out next time.
3. Charleston to pull off an upset? With the third round of the U.S. Open Cup set to take place this week, the number of USL-1 teams still alive has been narrowed down to five -- Charleston Battery, Carolina RailHawks, Miami FC Blues, Seattle Sounders and Rochester Rhinos. One of the most interesting third-round games takes place Tuesday, with the in-form Charleston Battery taking on the Houston Dynamo. Last year the Battery managed to kick out the Dynamo, falling only to FC Dallas -- which eventually lost in the U.S. Open Cup final. Considering the recent successes of the Battery, and the scoring power of some of their forwards such as Randi Patterson and Aaron King, the Battery once again could give Houston a run for its money. It's a little early to predict a USL-1 overall champion, but out of the five remaining USL teams, the Battery look like one of the more likely to pull off something like that.
4. Depleted midfield. After Ricardo Sanchez was ejected in the Minnesota Thunder's 1-0 loss to Puerto Rico, the Thunders' midfield looked makeshift for its next game, a 3-1 loss again to Puerto Rico just two days later. Defender Tighe Dombrowski played in a midfield role, but although he had some decent skills, the midfield as a whole was a bit out of whack. In the first half of the game, Aaron Paye was playing farther back, trying to get balls forward. But in the second half, defender Kevin Taylor played very far forward at times. The Thunder eventually packed the midfield with a 3-4-3 in an effort to get the ball forward and keep possession, but ultimately weren't successful in fending off the attacking Islanders.
5. There's no place like home. The Thunder, after starting off the season well, have had a miserable June with no wins in six games. They've moved their base of operations from Griffin Stadium in central St. Paul, Minn., to the National Sports Center in suburban Blaine, Minn. The Thunder faithful have debated whether the move has had a negative impact on the team. But the Thunder have seven games in a row at home coming up in July and August, and if they regain the winning finesse they had at the beginning of the season, they once again could be back at the top of the standings.
Editor's note: There are three divisions in the United Soccer Leagues: USL-1, USL-2 and the Premier Development League (PDL). USL is not affiliated with Major League Soccer.
Anne Ramzy is a freelance sportswriter based near San Francisco. She also is a frequent guest on the weekly soccer podcast on www.theoffside.com and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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text: This weeks Highlights: An Israeli discovery can protect fertile women from the effects of chemotherapy. Israeli heart doctors saved the life of a 4-year-old Syrian girl. A Turkish zoo has received a shipment of 40 rare animals from Israel. Thanks to Einstein, Israeli scientists have found a new planet. The Israel Water Authority is opening the Kinneret dam to replenish the Jordan River. Israel has begun the building of a new International airport in the South. The Israeli government is subsidizing conversion to solar heating.


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Lookout wolf poaching photos released
King 5 has obtained these disturbing photos of Lookout Pack poaching, including Tom White posing with a killed wolf. You can help our anti-poaching efforts today, so that future photos of Washington's wolves are of them thriving in our shared lands.
King 5 has obtained photos from the Lookout wolf poaching case against the White family. These are the first full color images we've seen that show Tom White posing with Lookout Pack wolves he killed illegally.
It's so sad that some of the first photos of our pioneering pack in Washington are of their deaths in this manner. We hope that the federal and state judges will give the Whites the stiff penalties that they deserve, including jail time, and that they lose their hunting privileges for life.
Want to help other wolves in Washington avoid a poacher's rifle?
Please help our remaining wolf packs in the state survive by supporting Conservation Northwest's anti-poaching education efforts. Your gift today will get the word out about our reward fund and deter others from killing endangered species and valued game animals in Washington State.
[Donate online to protect wolves]
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6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV)
"When I read this verse, I understand that God's first answer to prayer is peace." I heard this statement in a sermon from Pastor Alan Johnson of Rogers, AR First Church of the Nazarene. I will never forget, and it has provided a background for a core belief and foundation that has sustained me and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In the last 30 months or so, I have come to understand more and more what God's peace is, why it is needed in the life of a Christian, and how its' absence is an indication that we nee to do some serious self-evaluation.
I have come to learn that there is a fine line between foolishness and faith. The way to determine the difference is the absence or existence of God's peace.
For example, learning about Extreme Nazarene Ministries in late July and two months later, moving my family to Arequipa, Peru, was viewed by some (possible many) as crazy, at least if you think of it through the eyes of the world. I sold my belongings, quit my job at Walmart Corporate Headquarters, left a comfortable environment with my family nearby, to go to a place I didn't know, to work with people I didn't know, and to do a job I was far from fully understanding. The differentiating factor between the two was the constant, assuring peace of God that gave us the faith needed to truly believe that God was calling us and that in our obedience, he would execute his divine plan for provision and purpose that we needed.
Anndee and I were talking the other day about whether we would want to change our blog name one day. The current name is "Follow the Peace." She asked that because it is a recent theme for us, and maybe we would have a different theme that we want to highlight. I ademantly disagreed, insisting that is it only God's peace that will continue to lead and sustain us as we move forward withe the next chapter of this fantastic adventure called life.
Is the Lord calling you do to something that seems crazy in the eyes of the world? I hope so. That means that he is calling you to do something that will require faith in and dependence upon him. When we obey, and force ourselves into that level of trust and dependence, the Lord can really begin to work in us and do "more than we could ever ask or imagine."


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U can haz KDE 4.1 ~ Javascript ~ Would apple mess with your music? ~ When pseudonymous trolls get out of hand.
If you want KDE 4.1 and you want it now, have a look at this guide to installing it on your LInux Ubuntu 8.04 box ahead of its appearance in the Ubuntu repository.
For those who don't know what that means: A given distribution of LInux may use a particular method of installing software that in turn uses on line repositories. Individual software items may be added to this repository at the discretion of the maintainers of the distribution. Some distributions are fairly conservative and careful with what they add, and it is not uncommon to have the absolute newest release delayed in its inclusion in a repository. This is to protect you, the dummy, from yourself.
But, if you are either more smart than they think you are, or more stupid than you think you are (it is often hard to tell) you can install software that is not in your distro's repository. The Howto indicated above is an example of doing this.
Computeworld is running a series on different programming languages, and currently has an article on JavaScript that is very interesting and informative.
Homeland security has decided unilaterally that it has "the right to seize for an indefinite period of time laptops taken across the border." That's going to go great until they seize the wrong person's laptop. Read about it here on cnet.
Check this out, iTunes Store users:
If Apple ever stopped issuing keys for its FairPlay digital rights management then, just like at Yahoo and MSN, iTunes users would be prevented from moving their music to different machines or devices. That would affect most of the 5 billion songs the company has sold.
Could it happen? Yes.
When pseudonymous trolls get out of hand:
One afternoon in the spring of 2006 [7th grader] Mitchell Henderson … took a .22-caliber rifle down from a shelf in his parents' bedroom closet and shot himself in the head. … His classmates created a virtual memorial on MySpace … One wrote that Mitchell was "an hero to take that shot, to leave us all behind . . . . " Someone e-mailed a clipping of Mitchell's newspaper obituary to MyDeathSpace.com [and] Mitchell's page came to the attention of an Internet message board known as /b/ and the "trolls," as they have come to be called, who dwell there.
Measured in terms of depravity, insularity and traffic-driven turnover, the culture of /b/ has little precedent. /b/ reads like the inside of a high-school bathroom stall, or an obscene telephone party line, or a blog with no posts and all comments filled with slang that you are too old to understand.
Something about Mitchell Henderson struck the denizens of /b/ as funny. They were especially amused by a reference on his MySpace page to a lost iPod. Mitchell Henderson, /b/ decided, had killed himself over a lost iPod. The "an hero" meme was born. Within hours, the anonymous multitudes were wrapping the tragedy of Mitchell's death in absurdity.
Someone hacked Henderson's MySpace page and gave him the face of a zombie. Someone placed an iPod on Henderson's grave, took a picture and posted it to /b/. Henderson's face was appended to dancing iPods, spinning iPods, hardcore porn scenes. A dramatic re-enactment of Henderson's demise appeared on YouTube, complete with shattered iPod. The phone began ringing at Mitchell's parents' home. … "They'd say, 'Hi, this is Mitchell, I'm at the cemetery.' 'Hi, I've got Mitchell's iPod.' 'Hi, I'm Mitchell's ghost, the front door is locked. Can you come down and let me in?' "…


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So, this is it. The day before the day the world is supposed to end, (December 21, 2012) as predicted by the Mayan calendar and apocalypse freaks all over the world.
Depending on who you believe we will be hit by Planet X (aka Nibiru) or be engulfed by solar flares. So, no point hanging out your washing or doing the Christmas shopping, by the time Santa has double checked his "naughty" and "nice" list, the only ones left standing will be the cockroaches and the scorpions.
But on the off-chance that we make it through, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has contributed to the pages of The Echo throughout the year. To the journos, designers, ad reps and support staff that share the office space with me; thank you for your hard work and dedication to keeping the good ship Echo afloat and on an even keel.
To our columnists and letter writers: you are what makes this paper unique and the feedback I get continuously is that our readers love you (or love to hate you).
To our advertisers: your ongoing support is the reason we can continue to report on what is happening in our community and hopefully our readers will continue to support you too.
To our readers: in this world of information saturation, I hope you still find something of interest to read in these pages every week that you won't find elsewhere.
And to our community (which is by definition everyone): thankyou for being such a diverse and dynamic bunch. A newspaper can only be as good as the community it seeks to reflect and I feel privileged to live and work here.
It has been a turbulent year at The Echo headquarters, with major changes to the look of the paper and to our distribution. There have been some casualties along the way and I would like to pay particular tribute to journalist Terra Sword who spent 16 good years with this newspaper before deciding it was time to move on, and to S Sorrensen, who also left the building a couple of months ago, but will continue to grace us with his insights and observations on the back page.
The biggest single issue this year has been, without a doubt, the growing opposition to the coal seam gas industry. Never before have I seen so many people united and so passionate about a particular issue. But out of that opposition a social movement has blossomed and brought diverse groups of people together in a shared desire to hang on to what we've got.
For me, the highlight has been the growing CSG-free road movement that began at The Channon back in April. It quickly spread across the region and now to other parts of the country. The simple act of neighbours talking to each other and showing strength in numbers promotes social cohesion and clearly demonstrates community opposition.
So if the rapture doesn't come tomorrow, have a Merry Christmas, love the ones you're with, and I look forward to whatever 2013 may bring.
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RECIPES: Recipe Details
Fire Crusted Biali Burger
This recipe came out of my passion for the Burger. And my even bigger passion for trying to make a new, exciting and delicious burger. The burger I created combines the juiciness of the patty, the spiciness of the crust, the sweetness of the toppings, and a chewiness of the Biali. I hope you enjoy my creation, Thank-You.
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
5 tablespoons softend unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chipolte pepper sauce
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces sweet italian sasauge(in casing)
1 cup minced sweet onion
3/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup SutterHome White Zinfandel
1 1/2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground sirloin
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
6 fresh Biali bagels, split
6 slices yellow chedder cheese
-Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat. -To make the crust, combine the bread crumbs, butter, chipolte sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, cajun seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food proccesor and pulse on high speed until well combined and it forms a "wet sand look to it. Place the mixture in small bowl and set aside. -To make the sausage confetti, place the saugage on the grill and cook half way through. Remove the sausage from the heat and allow to rest for five minutes. -After rested mince the sausage. Place a 10-inch nonstick, fire-proof skillet on the hottest part of the grill. Add the minced sausage, along with the onions, bell pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes with continued movement. Remove pan from grill and immediatly add the wine, place the pan back on the grill, in the same spot. Allow the wine to reduce for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in butter. Set aside. -To make the patties, combine the chuck, sirloin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Handling the meat as little as possible to avoid compacting it, mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions large enough to fit the Biali's. -Brush the grill rack with vegtable oil. Place the patties on the grill rack, cover, and cook for 4-6 minutes. Flip the burger and remove from grill with the spatuala still underneath it. Press the crust on the already cooked side, make it nice and compact, be carefull not to press down too hard on the burger itself. Put the crusted burger back on the grill near the egde, non-cooked side down. Cook for 5-7 minutes, rotating twice within that time frame. Meanwhile place the skillet with the sausage confetti on the outer egde of the grill. -During the final minutes of grilling place the top half of the Biali, cut side down, on the grill. Place the cheese on the bottom half of the Biali and place it on the outer egde of the grill, cheese side up. Toast both sides lightly. -To assemble the burgers, remove the bottom half of the Biali from the grill and place on cutting board. Place the pattie on top of the Biali bottom. Top each pattie with some sausage confetti, then add the Biali tops and serve.
You always hear of crusted fish, but you never hear of anybody crusting a burger. I took on the challange. Trying to create a new kind of burger that will please burger lover's everywhere, including me. I hold the burger at the top of the American food chain. It is the perfect meal in one neat (usually messy) package.