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Cirrus Logic Accelerates Design of Next Generation Voice-Enabled Devices with Voice Capture Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Development Kit Offers Complete Low-Power, Two-Mic Solution to Deliver Superior Alexa Voice Interaction Experiences
Fujitsu Unveils its Enhanced BlueBrain Sensor-Based IoT System Development Platform for Distribution
BlueBrain(r) Sensor-Based System is a development platform, breakout board and interface board for high-performance IoT applications that allows designers to easily create a wireless monitoring and data collection system via Bluetooth(r).
Cross-industry semantic interoperability, part one
This multi-part series addresses the need for a single semantic data model supporting the Internet of Things (IoT) and the digital transformation of buildings, businesses, and consumers. Such a model must be simple and extensible to enable plug-and-play interoperability and universal adoption across industries. IoT network abstraction layers and degrees of interoperability Interoperability, or [...]
Cross-industry semantic interoperability: Glossary
"When we define a word we are merely inviting others to use it as we would like it to be used; that the purpose of definition is to focus argument upon fact, and that the proper result of a good definition is to transform argument over terms into disagreements about fact, and thus open [...]
IoT over BLE in 10 minutes with Microchip Curiosity and MikroElektronika Clicks
Goal: The following describes how to build a simple Internet of Things (IoT) data streaming application over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) using the Microchip Curiosity High Pin Count (HPC) development board, MikroElektronika Bluetooth and gyroscope Clicks, and the MPLAB X integrated development environment (IDE). We begin by configuring Curiosity's onboard 8-bit PIC16F18875 microcontroller (MCU) [...]
Variscite Launches New Variants for the DART-6UL SoM with Improved Certified Wi-Fi/BT Module with 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Support
In a matter of only two months, Variscite has announced the launch of an additional enhancement for the DART-6UL System on Module (SoM) product line based on the NXP Cortex-A7 i.MX6 UltraLite family.
Embedded Insiders Podcast – AWS Greengrass: Are OT Device Management Pastures Getting Greener?
As IT and OT players stake out their claims in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and partner Ayla Networks are deploying a technology called AWS Greengrass that brings a subset of cloud security, management, and provisioning technology to the gateway level. The goal, of course, is to provide more [...]
Nordic Semiconductor launches world's most accessible Bluetooth 5 SoC for the widest range of applications to date including wearable and PC peripheral applications
The nRF52810 SoC further extends Nordic's nRF52 Series of Bluetooth low energy SoCs and opens up the end-user benefits of Bluetooth 5 to even the most cost-sensitive, high-volume products and applications
Driving Wi-Fi, zigbee, and Thread coexistence in the 2.4 GHz band, part 2: Managed coexistence
Wireless coexistence studies and mitigation technologies for unlicensed 2.4 GHz frequency bands have been around for at least 20 years. The issue is that different 2.4 GHz wireless technologies meet different needs for the same devices, and therefore must operate simultaneously without noticeable performance degradation. This two-part article discusses the growing need for a [...]
Bluetooth audio streaming is everywhere and improving
Audio devices using Bluetooth (BT) connectivity are becoming more ubiquitous than ever. Apple, among others, have eliminated the standard 3.5mm audio jack from their designs, inducing more consumers to switch to wireless BT headphones. From portable speakers and car infotainment systems to earphones and hearing aids, the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) is by far [...]
embedded world 2017: Quanta EQL Hub Enables Wide Connectivity Options for Smart Home, Medical
Frank Redmer of Quanta continues his tour of the Quanta booth at embedded world 2017 (Hall 2, Booth 418), where he shows Embedded Computing Design's Technology Editor Brandon Lewis a variety of smart home solutions. Centered around the Quanta EQL Hub, smart home devices are able to link to the gateway via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and [...]
embedded world 2017: Clarinox Uses Software Expertise as Foundation for Hardware Modules
At embedded world 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany, Rich Nass of Embedded Computing Design stopped by the Clarinox booth in Hall 4, Booth 121, where Gokhan Tanyeri, the company's Founder, Director, and CTO, explains how their legacy in software stacks ...
Intelligent display modules with integrated WiFi for fast implementation of wireless GUI applications with touch
Embedded World 2017, Nuremberg, Booth 1-252
Data exchange is the key to unlocking connected car advancement
There is no dispute that the automobile as we know it today is undergoing a major transformation. The future promise of autonomous vehicles and the numerous connected car technologies are not only changing the in-vehicle experience, but also how the vehicle communicates with the smart home and smart city. Today, the connected car is becoming [...]
Micron chooses Hyperstone to provide a high-reliability eUSB 3.1 storage solution for telecommunication and IoT platforms
Based on the Hyperstone U9 Flash controller, Micron's new eU500 is a fast, reliable and small embedded USB device which provides a highly reliable Flash storage system targeted at telecommunication, networking, industrial/embedded and IoT applications.
embedded world 2017: Microchip SAM L22 secure, connected IoT prototype demoed by Rutronik
ISPRINGEN, GERMANY. At embedded world 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany, Rutronik will be showcasing a cloud-connected thermostat demo based on the Microchip SAM L22 microcontroller (MCU), an ARM Cortex-M0+ based processor family that continually receives high marks from EEMBC's ULPBench low-power benchmarking test. In addition to efficiency, SAM L series MCU offer capacitive touch functionality via [...]
embedded world 2017: Multi-protocol connectivity and tools highlight Silicon Labs, Micrium demos and sessions
AUSTIN, TX. At embedded world 2017 in Nuremberg, Germany, Silicon Labs will be performing hands-on demonstrations of its EFR32 multi-protocol Wireless Gecko system on chip (SoC) devices; Blue Gecko system in package (SiP); EFM32 Gecko microcontrollers (MCUs); wirless networking solutions including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, zigbee, and Thread; and development kits and tools, including [...]
The Embedded Insiders Podcast: IoT Evolution and next-gen engineers
IoT Evolution (East) concluded this week, with players from across the networking industry converging on Fort Lauderdale. A keynote by Mary Beth Hall, Director of IoT Platforms at Verizon included an anecdote about her son using the Internet of Things and not even realizing it, which piqued the curiosity of Rich Nass, Executive Vice President [...]
embedded world 2017: Intelligent transportation systems, customizable and off-the-shelf
At embedded world 2017, VIA Technologies will showcase a range of "Smart Transportation Solutions, including its Smart Taxi Internet of Things (IoT) Acceleration Platform, Smart Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot IoT Acceleration Platform, HMI Panel Display Starter Kit, and HMI System Platform, all supported by VIA's Custom IoT Design Services. VIA's Smart Taxi IoT Acceleration Platform combines [...]
Bluetooth and market trends in mesh networking
Of all the design decisions associated with an Internet of Things (IoT) deployment, the most fundamental is the choice of network architecture. Particularly when dealing with wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, the selection of an appropriate network topology has significant ramifications on the cost, power consumption, and bandwidth requirements of the devices and infrastructure that comprise [...]
Secure device design for IoT
In early January, D-link, a manufacturer of home wireless routers and webcams, was sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for not taking the necessary steps to secure their products, leaving them open to attacks such as the recent botnet events that compromised hundreds of thousands of home and enterprise devices. This suit will hopefully [...]
MIPI Alliance Introduces MIPI Discovery and Configuration (DisCo) Base Architecture and Class Specifications
Open source specifications provide common software drivers for interfacing components in smartphones, automotive and IoT: the MIPI Discovery and Configuration (MIPI DisCoSM) portfolio, a family of specifications simplifies software driver development when integrating components in mobile-connected products.
I3C: An upgraded interface for a world of sensors
Shortly after the 10 year anniversary of the iPhone, Ken Foust, Chair of the MIPI Alliance Sensor Working Group reflected on how that platform catapulted the use of sensors in smartphones to new highs, but also the challenges that increased sensor integration brought for legacy interfaces like SPI, UART, and I2C in terms of cost, [...]
CES 2017: Bluetooth 5 and electric vehicle charging coming to T.I. designers
For two highly cited technologies, Bluetooth and electric vehicles have their obvious shortcomings. The former, while ubiquitous in the consumer electronics space, suffers from a lack of bandwidth and range for many applications, such as streaming, and the latter is hampered by a lack of charging infrastructure. However, at CES 2017, Texas Instruments demonstrated solutions [...]
MIPI Alliance Releases MIPI I3C Sensor Interface Specification
MIPI I3C solves engineering community's pressing need for a new chip-to-chip interface that integrates sensors in smartphone, IoT, automotive and other product designs
2016 takeaways, 2017 trends to watch
2016 was another exciting year for the embedded industry highlighted by emerging Internet of Things (IoT) platforms and the sensors, embedded systems, and network topologies to support them. Here we review the embedded highlights of 2016 and look forward at emerging trends for 2017 and what's driving them. 2016 embedded year in review 2016 [...]
Map data as co-pilot: Extended scope for autonomous driving
In this decade, highly automated driving is the goal of every car manufacturer. New players have entered the market while traditional car manufacturers gradually improve driving assistance functions until they finally become completely independent from the driver. The newcomers have less experience in actual car manufacturing, but great know-how in machine learning and interaction [...]
Growing the Internet of Things, part 5: Security
What will it take to really grow the Internet of Things (IoT)? The answer is complex and multifaceted, and we have to consider the following areas: Cost Ease of use Interoperability Future proofing Security In part 1 we discussed the Cost of IoT devices, and how cost is being driven down by market factors including [...]
Growing the Internet of Things, part 4: Future proofing
What will it take to really grow the Internet of Things (IoT)? The answer is complex and multifaceted, and we have to consider the following areas: Cost Ease of use Interoperability Future proofing Security In part 1 we discussed the Cost of IoT devices, and how it will be driven down in the near future [...]
Growing the Internet of Things, part 3: Interoperability
What will it take to really grow the Internet of Things (IoT)? The answer is complex and multifaceted, and we have to consider the following areas: Cost Ease of use Interoperability Future proofing Security In part 1 we discussed the Cost of IoT devices, and factors such as economies of scale and technology integration that [...]
Growing the Internet of Things, part 2: Ease of use
What will it take to really grow the Internet of Things (IoT)? The answer is complex and multifaceted, and we have to consider the following areas: Cost Ease of use Interoperability Future proofing Security In part 1, I addressed the issue of Cost in the IoT for consumers using connected LED light bulbs as an [...]
Growing the Internet of Things, part 1: Cost
In my ongoing discussions with customers and the market in general about the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), I'm often asked what's needed to increase the market and expand the IoT across more devices. Recent articles and blogs question all the hype surrounding the IoT and whether the market is actually going to [...]
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New Inventory Search Tool helps engineers cut to the chase in component selection
As a member of the embedded trade media I must admit that at times it's difficult to find information about particular products. In fact, it's often difficult to know where to start, especially when you're looking for a quick reference of component quantity and cost or immediate access to datasheet specs. For all the progressive [...]
Espressif Licenses and Deploys CEVA Bluetooth in ESP32 IoT Chip
Espressif's new Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo chip leverages RivieraWaves Bluetooth 4.2 dual mode IP
LSR 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules leverage Cypress wireless chipsets
Cedarburg, WI. LSR has announced two extensions to its Sterling line of Wi-Fi modules, the Sterling-LWB5 dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module based on the Cypress Semiconductor BCM43353 chipset, as well as the Sterling-LWB for WICED reference platform based on the Cypress BCM4343W that supports embedded Wi-Fi and BLE developers. Both [...]
IoT Roadshow, Rosemont – Laird technologies: Connect my garage door opener to the Internet
Engineers that are not entrenched in the IoT space are finding themselves thrust into this environment, sometimes kicking and screaming. For example, somebody who is a traditional mechanical engineer working on a washing machine or a garage door opener is now being told that his design has to connect to the Internet. That could be [...]
Skyworks' MIPI(r) Antenna Aperture Tuners
New Product Announcement: SKY19247-686LF and SKY19237-001
The IoT is child's play
Labor Day has come and gone, which means its time to grill up the last of the Ball Park Franks, deflate your pool floaties, and trade in your Country Time Lemonade for Swiss Miss hot chocolate. It also means that school is back in full swing for kids across the United States … at least [...]
Quortus and Expeto co-operate to deliver advanced wireless networks
Containerized public and private network infrastructure will enable Intranets of Things, integrated enterprise communications, and provide roadmap to 5G
Z-Wave opens up as smart home connectivity battle closes in
As Internet of Things (IoT) concepts took hold and started to become realities a few years back, one of the first challenges realized was interoperability between wireless protocols. Different vertical markets and applications often employ different protocols tailored to the specific use case. Some of these protocols have been standardized; others have not. In all, [...]
Chronicled launches first-of-its-kind open registry for Internet Of Things on Ethereum blockchain
Built on the Ethereum blockchain, the registry stores the identities of physical items, initially consumer goods and collectibles embedded with BLE and NFC microchips.
HCC Embedded acquires networking business of InterNiche Technologies to offer IoT device developers a single source of secure networking and storage solutions
HCC expands TCP/IP networking stack portfolio and strengthens U.S. technical and sales presence
GainSpan announces low-power, Apple HomeKit reference design for Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Home Accessories
IoT Platform Is Industry's First to Offer Full Apple Homekit Support on Embedded Host Processor Enabling Low Power, Battery-Operated Homekit Accessories
IoT Roadshow, Santa Clara, CA – Renesas: Connections? We've got 'em
If you're designing an IoT system that needs to communicate over various media, or you're just not sure which one is the right one for you, Renesas has a solution. In my discussion with Jason Chien, Product Manager at Renesas, he explained how designers don't necessarily need to make that decision – yet. They can [...]
SIGFOX Collaborates with Microsoft to Connect Internet of Things Devices to Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
Allows Customers to Connect, Monitor and Control Millions of IoT Assets, Simplifying Development and Rollout of Large-Scale IoT Solutions.
Picking a portable Internet of Things operating system
Hardware/software architectures of the cloud and datacenter are well defined, so much so that "Wintel" and "Lintel" (Windows/Intel and Linux/Intel) became common jargon in networking circles in the middle part of the 2000s. This makes you wonder if an IoTopia can exist where common operating systems run as seamlessly on sensor modules as network [...]
Trends and tradeoffs of implementing multi-standard wireless in IoT devices
While Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturers have a growing number of connectivity options when defining next-generation systems, misjudgment of the fast-changing network landscape can leave those products off the grid, literally. This has led many to hedge their bets by supporting multiple wireless standards in the same system-on-chip (SoC), which helps safeguard against [...]
Amazon Echo winning the battle for consumer delight in smart home ecosystem
New report by Argus Insights reveals general consumer discontent with top Smart Home ecosystems from Google and Apple
Embedded World 2016 Video: Qualcomm bridges Bluetooth solutions for IoT developers
Embedded Computing Design's Rich Nass interviews Qualcomm's Mark Cullum at Embedded World, Hall 1, Booth 328. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EQQkhW_4yM]


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Vehicle tests assess whiplash protection
New tests at the Thatcham vehicle safety research centre show that many car seats do not protect occupants adequately in rear end accidents.
New tests at the Thatcham vehicle safety research centre show that many car seats do not protect occupants adequately in rear end accidents.
Thatcham devised and carried out the tests on behalf of Euro NCAP - the European New Car Assessment Programme - at its insurer-funded Berkshire facility.
Three cars previously considered to offer five-star protection for Adult Occupant Safety were shown to offer 'poor' protection in rear end accidents and a total of 80 per cent of seats tested failed to offer proper protection!
The three 'five-star' models found wanting in the new rear protection seat tests were the Citroen C5, the Ford Kuga and the Peugeot 308 CC. The latter scored zero in the series of tests.
Each of the seats was subject to three dynamic sled tests two at a low speed and one at a higher speed. Some that received Euro NCAP's worst results, with a 'poor' or 'red' score, provided limited protection at the lower test severity, but yielded excessively at the higher speed, leading to a zero score.
Thatcham director and Euro NCAP board member Andrew Miller said: "These results show a real need for some manufacturers to take a long hard look at their seat design."
British figures show that in 2007 more than 430,000 people claimed that they had suffered a whiplash injury, accounting for £1.9 billion in insurance payouts and a huge drain on the National Health Service.
Models that performed well in the tests were: Volvo XC60, Audi A4, Opel Insignia, Alfa Romeo Mito and the Volkswagen Golf VI.

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2011 Scion iQ, 3 Plus One
The 2011 Scion iQ is a new subcompact car from Toyota's youth-oriented brand. The iQ is a front-wheel-drive hatchback that seats 4 passengers. Toyota calls it the world's smallest 4-seater.
The iQ has a 90-horsepower 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that operates much like an automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, front-side airbags, driver- and front-passenger-knee airbags, and a rear-window-curtain airbag. Standard features include a 50/50 split-folding rear seat back, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, and digital-music-player plug-ins. Several audio systems are among the available features.
The 2011 Scion iQ will go on sale in early 2011. With its compact size, youthful appeal, and quirky looks, the 2011 Scion iQ is considered a vehicle with qualities opposite of gas guzzling SUVs. The New York Times described the iQ as "Cute as a square button, the iQ is a city-slicker micro car that, at 120 inches long, is barely a foot longer than the Smart Fortwo, the smallest car sold here."
The 2011 Scion iQ uses an innovative "3 + 1" seating arrangement that holds three adults and one child or pet. The configuration makes it the smallest four-seat car in the world, according to Scion. The iQ has a long list of standard features including many standard safety features. Inside, the iQ has a well-laid out cabin. Like most Scions, the iQ is anticipated to be very customizable.
The 2011 Scion iQ is based on the Toyota iQ, a micro car that has been popular in Japan since 2008. Labeling the iQ with the Scion brand in the U.S., the company hopes to capture younger buyers. With its unconventional styling and features that attract the young buyer, such as a standard 6-speaker stereo, Scion may have just designed a top seller.
But the iQ isn't just about unique looks and features for young buyers. Reviewers are impressed with its standard safety features, which include 10 airbags—more than the number other small cars usually offer as options—stability control, and traction control. Plus, in contrast to other micro cars like the Smart Fortwo, the iQ can seat three adults and one child or pet, due to the unique configuration of the seats.
Though Scion showed off the production model at the 2010 New York Auto Show, they haven't released all details on the 2011 Scion iQ. Combined fuel economy is expected to be well above 30 miles per gallon. All the details related to pricing and trim levels have not yet been announced, but it is expected that the iQ will start around $12,000.
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"Google has always been supportive of this kind of experimentation because we believe it's the best way to create groundbreaking products that make a difference to people's lives," Google explains in its blog last night. "But we've also always accepted that when you take these kinds of risks not every bet is going to pay off."
Lively certainly seemed promising, but maybe Google realizes that if it's not going to be a contender, it may as well not play.
"This isn't exactly Second Life, with its commercial or hedonistic detours," I wrote at the time. "Lively lacks the playful diversions that Disney
In the end, that was the problem. Google may have brought something new to the table, letting registered users embed YouTube clips and Picasa snapshots into their virtual digs. But in the end, it was just one more virtual environment in an overcrowded marketplace.
Google's not alone in shuttering failed divisions; Yahoo!
Hopefully all of this creative gray matter won't go to waste. A lot of the Lively personalization features would look great on YouTube profile pages, or perhaps on Google's Orkut social networking site.
Either way, just as Google proved when it shut down Google Answers when Yahoo!'s model proved superior, online bellwethers are many things, but patient isn't one of them.
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Dharavi's ragtime entertainers
Slum kids to perform with local indie bands in the city, also prepare for musical written by them that will be showcased in September.art and culture Updated: Jul 24, 2011 13:59 IST
For over a month now, the classroom at Xavier's school in Mahim after work hours becomes a makeshift centre for aspiring musicians. The amateur artistes in question are anywhere between 10 to 14 years old and belong to the community of waste collectors from the derelict streets of Dharavi. And their music finds its humble notes in recyclable instruments like outsized Dhara oil tins that replace the sound of dholak and an upturned 100-litre bucket that makes up for the absence of a drum kit.
The kids are rehearsing for a concert in August, titled Dharavi Rocks, brought together by Acorn Foundation and Blue Frog. "We've been conducting workshops with the kids for over a year. Today, a Colombian music group will show them how a trombone works," says Emmanuelle de Decker of Blue Frog, who has previously facilitated in bringing acts such as beatboxers Bauchklang and Australian singer-songwriter Aurora Jane to help train these little masters.
Taking inspiration from the hip-hop act, Choc Quib Town, which was started by Colombian slum kids, Decker hopes that the group from Dharavi will follows suit. "Who knows, after the concert, we may even bring out an album."
Hoping to educate slum children through music, the workshop has now become a regular feature in the kids' lives. "We wanted to make it more than a one-off event. So we approach Indian indie artiste for regular workshops," adds Decker. Agnee and artistes like Suneeta Rao, Stuart DaCosta are some of the musicians contributing to the cause, who will perform for free at a concert with the kids next month.
"The idea is to help give slum kids a voice," says Vinod Shetty of Acorn Foundation India. And surely enough, with a musical and concert lined up, there is little doubt that Shetty's claim will fall short. "We've planned a fundraiser concert in August, where the kids will perform along with popular Indian bands. The proceeds will help to procure instruments for the children."
Stuart DaCosta from Something Relevant, who conducts weekly classes on percussion at Mahim, says, "We are working on a musical that revolves around their lives. In fact, the kids have written all the songs for it. It should be ready for stage in September," he adds.
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Jimmy Morales is a young boxer which works as well at the family business, a funerary frequently used by the local mafia.
One night he witnesses a murder and the killer, Germán Corona, let him run away.
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The Colosseum
The Colosseum
What is the Colosseum?
** It is an ancient building which is a national symbol of the long history of Rome (the Eternal City) and a long surviving building of the Roman Empire. ** It was built for performances which were a basic part of the ancient Roman culture. ** Its size, date of construction (antiquity) and central place in old culture make it an obvious choice as Rome's symbol.
Its Role and Purpose:
** It was built by the Emperors of the Flavian family in Rome, and it is a theatre where the seats are in a circle. So it's called the "Flavian Amphitheatre" as well as the Colosseum. ** Many games were held there in the olden days, such as: gladiator fights, wild-beast displays, and events in which criminals and early Christians were executed. ** It was a symbol of the greatness and power of Rome as the greatest city of the Empire, even in the eighth century CE.
Omnibus by Thomas Weidemann: (Resource Book I)
a. Ancient sources (for his research): mosaics, ruins of old amphitheatres, inscriptions and written works, etc. b. Why were the games played, and the role of the Colosseum and the arena in the ancient Roman society c. What do we learn about the Roman civilization by studying about the Colosseum?
Romans and Greeks:
Games were played and popular even before the Colosseum was built in both Rome and Greece (which had a sophisticated culture several hundred years before the Romans); however, these shows and displays were criticized by philosophers and Christian thinkers as cruel and immoral.
The struggle with nature:
The people were to be grateful to the Emperor for killing all dangerous and harmful animals in the games, in the arena, and the Emperor was a considered a hero for getting his people rid of these animals (Hercules was a suitable symbol for the Emperors as he had killed many monsters in his legendary adventures). (Color Plate 23 and 16) It was built in the beginning to show the Roman victory over the Jews who had rebelled against them in Judea.
Life and death:
Possible origins of the gladiatorial fights and lists of the different ways in which criminals were killed in the arena. Punishment for any crime was shown openly in the arena to be seen by the rulers and the people. To forgive brave and successful fighters was also done together as a "collective and popular responsibility" of the rulers and the people gathered in the arena. Therefore, this place could give the opportunity for active discussion between the Emperor and people, as well as a way to separate the social position of people which showed them to be separate from criminals.
Gentlemen and Players:
The gladiators belonged to enemy fighters captured in wars, revolt, or those charged with serious crime; men who had no rights, and were slaves to the men who trained them to fight. Some of them were professional gladiators who were heroes, especially to women. (Even of the court). Christians looked at the gladiators as an enemy who was a devil and to defeat him would be a victory of true faith against a pagan practice. So, for a Christian to win over a gladiator was to win a religious victory and die a martyr. (Plates 25-28): Show how noble men would also become gladiators and highlight the fact that gladiators were both outcasts of society and glamorous attractions in society.
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b. Writings of that time (fragment papers).
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Built in 1937, this light-filled Rousseau style center patio home has been remodeled with the finest attention to detail, offers a wonderful floor plan and boasts spectacular greenery views of Lone Mountain. This gorgeous home offers skylights, parquet floors, high ceilings, vaulted beamed ceilings, plaster moldings and a fabulous woodburning fireplace with intricate detailing. The spacious family room opens out to a private and serene south garden perfect for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. The chef's kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and an abundance of custom cabinetry and beautiful granite countertops. Walking distance to USF campus, transportation and easy access to a wide array of delightful amenities. Three bedrooms, three full remodeled bathrooms, formal entry, formal living room with fireplace and mini balcony, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen, breakfast room, family room, center patio, laundry room, two car garage with interior access, amazing storage, walk-out landscaped south garden with lush greenery, lemon tree and irrigation system, patio, cable ready. Main Floor: The FORMAL ENTRY offers a beautiful lush wood entry door, high ceilings, plaster ceiling moldings and parquet floors with inlay. The light-filled FORMAL LIVING ROOM is highlighted with French double thermo paned windows framing the lush Lone Mountain greenery views, parquet floors with inlay, vaulted beamed ceilings, four wall sconces, mini balcony and a fabulous woodburning fireplace with gorgeous mantle, intricate detail and tile base. The elegant FORMAL DINING ROOM is enhanced with plaster ceiling moldings, parquet floors with inlay, beautiful light fixture, molding and a French paned window overlooking the wonderful center patio. The REMODELED SPACIOUS KITCHEN features granite countertops, granite backsplash, an abundance of cabinetry (some with glass), under cabinet lighting, stainless steel Frigidaire dishwasher, Frigidaire Gallery stainless steel four-burner gas range with convection oven, stainless steel Venezia vent hood over range, GE Profile stainless steel refrigerator with pull-out freezer, stainless steel sink with Moen faucet, garbage disposal, hanging custom light fixture, double paned windows, high ceilings, skylight and recessed lighting. The sunny BREAKFAST ROOM has plaster moldings, double thermo paned window overlooking the tiled center patio, hardwood floors with inlay, skylight and recessed lighting. There are TWO BEDROOMS AND TWO FULL BATHROOMS on this floor. The FIRST BEDROOM has hardwood floors, high ceilings, molding, excellent closet space, garden outlook and double thermo paned windows dressed with plantation shutters. There is a FULL REMODELED BATHROOM off the hallway with ceramic tile floor, Panasonic fan, Kohler sink with storage, high ceilings, Kohler toilet, shower over Kohler cast iron tub with Grohe fixtures and ceramic tile surround. The MASTER EN-SUITE offers hardwood floors, molding, excellent closet space, garden outlook, ceiling plaster moldings and double thermo paned windows dressed with plantation shutters. The REMODELED MASTER BATHROOM has two Panasonic fans, ceramic tile floor, American Standard toilet, skylight, linen closet with shelves, pocket door, double American Standard sinks with storage cabinets and drawers, medicine cabinet with mirror and a stall shower with ceramic tile surround, Grohe fixtures, glass enclosure and glass door. Off the hallway, there is a coat closet with shelf and three additional closets with shelves for linens and storage. Lower Floor: There is ONE BEDROOM, ONE BATHROOM, FAMILY ROOM WITH KITCHENETTE, LAUNDRY ROOM, EXCELLENT STORAGE, INTERIOR ACCESS TO A TWO CAR GARAGE WITH STORAGE AND ACCESS TO A WALK-OUT LANDSCAPED SOUTH GARDEN on this floor. There is also a separate entrance to this floor. The spacious FAMILY ROOM features high ceilings, built-in bookshelves and a sliding double thermo paned glass door that opens out to the gorgeous south garden. There is a linen closet off the family room. There is a KITCHENETTE off the family room with an Amana refrigerator/freezer, recessed lighting and a sink with Moen faucet. There is a BEDROOM with high ceilings, excellent closet space with sliding frosted glass doors and a sliding double thermo paned glass door that opens out to the sunny south landscaped garden. Adjacent to this bedroom is a REMODELED FULL BATHROOM with American Standard toilet, high ceilings, sink with storage, medicine cabinet with mirror, ceramic tile floor, Panasonic fan, recessed lighting and a stall shower with Grohe fixtures, ceramic tile surround, glass door and glass enclosure. Off the hallway there is a LAUNDRY ROOM with sink, Panasonic fan and a Maytag Neptune washer and dryer side by side. Two mechanical closets (one that houses the water heater and another that houses the furnace) and five closets off the hallway complete this floor.
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The reasons a woman chooses to have an abortion are not black and white or one size fits all. For some it's an extremely difficult decision and for others is frighteningly too easy.
Reasonable people can agree on exceptions such as the health of the mother, but the overwhelming majority of abortions are done solely out of convenience on some level. Health of the mother makes up a small portion of reasons an abortion is performed. Rape, incest almost don't register at all…and it's a travesty that fact it's never considered when debating this issue.
There are a couple of things that really shouldn't be up for discussion:
1. The meme that you can't tell a woman what to do with her body is a complete red herring designed to distract from what is actually being discussed. Her body is not the issue, we are all talking about the body growing inside her. That body is a growing life, and abortion is about ending that life. Nothing more, nothing less.
2. If we are to agree on allowing abortion at all, even in the narrowest of circumstances, then we all need to understand that we are creating a category of murder that society deems acceptable.
Upon the release of the 7th Planned Parenthood video about baby organ harvesting Matt Walsh wrote a very, very strongly worded take on abortion titled "If You Still Support Planned Parenthood, You Are Simply Not a Decent Person."
It's hard to read, but everyone should read it, even those who are pro-life. It's a good reminder of the unmitigated evil being perpetrated by Planned Parenthood.
Then we have the video below. As a parent myself the concept of abortion in the abstract is heartbreaking enough…but the details here are graphic and gruesome (this is your warning). The only way a person can be pro-abortion after knowing these details is if they willfully ignore them.


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If you are planning a trip back east you must find some time to spend in Baltimore! There is lots to see in this wonderful city on the Chesapeake from historic sites to wonderful food and fabulous museums.
Summertime travel to the East Coast requires a completely different wardrobe than it does here on the West Coast. On the hottest of nights in San Francisco I couldn't image leaving my apartment without a sweater or scarf. During the hot sweltering summer months on the East Coast my sweaters and scarves are pretty much worn only on the plane and in over air-conditioned rooms. The wet heat of those days might have some choosing to spend their time in loose shorts, tanks and flip-flops. But never let the scorching weather deter you from being chic is my rule!
After packing my carry-on with cotton shirts, cotton tees, cotton dresses and cotton skirts I was ready to step into the sweltering biosphere of Baltimore.
On our first day we headed to the inner harbor which is in Baltimore's historic seaport. There is so much to do in this area from visiting museums to taking in the gorgeous views. You will also enjoy eating alfresco at great restaurants. However, a word of warning; check out reviews before you plop down just anywhere for a bite. Like any area with tourist attractions there is a lot of food which is best left uneaten.
Dinning was a pleasure in Baltimore. Our first of many meals was close to the inner harbor— Cinghaile. The menu is filled with wonderful seafood dishes, pastas, salads and antipasti. You will most likely eat plenty of crab cakes on your visit to Baltimore so experiment with the chef's tasting menu for other delectables from this outstanding restaurant!
For some of the best crab cakes just about anywhere check out Faidley Seafood located in the Lexington Food Market. The portions are large and the price is inexpensive. You will be entertained by some banners fastened to walls while you chow down on your delicious crab cake. My favorite reads, "If the Lexington Market were in LA we'd charge twice as much and I'd have a show on cable."
Back to the harbor we caught one of the many water taxis that took us to the historical Fort McHenry which is best known for its role in the War of 1812. They even have a cast of characters who re-enact life on the fort in that period—hokey but fun as well. Note that there are not a lot of shaded areas and that means it gets crazy hot. My advice is to always wear a hat and bring a bottle of water.
Time to eat again. We made the mistake of walking to another restaurant about 45 minutes away instead of taking yet another water taxi but once inside the cool and cavernous restaurant, Gunther's & Co, we forgot the pain of strolling in the relentless heat. We loved this establishment! The food was wonderful, the people were friendly and the bar was well-stocked.
The museums here, like the ones in Washington, DC, are free and spectacular! The Walter Art Museum located in Mt.Vernon holds collections established during the mid-19th century.
Just a few feet away is the Washington Monument of Baltimore. Climb the 227 steps to the top for spectacular views the city. But be advised there is no AC climbing up those narrow stairs. The delightful staff will offer you a bottle of water because they know you will need to hydrate as you begin your ascent.
The other must see in the Mount Vernon area is the Peabody Library. The architectural detail will blow you away!
Hungry again after an afternoon of exploring made us hungry. Thankfully, the Marie Louise Bistro was a short 15-minute walk away. This restaurant is small so reservations are advised for dinner. However, we arrived around 3 and had the pick of the few tables that are outdoors.
Just one more museum before we leave—The Baltimore Museum of Art. It is not to be missed! You can linger through the many rooms which house Picasso's, Monet's, Cezanne's, Van Gogh's, Rodin's and so much more. And here is the best part—there are no crowds so take your time and appreciate the magnificence of these incredible masterpieces.
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October 27, 2010
There is no denying the fact that during the past two decades, there has been increased damage to forests and other wildlife havens by man. The forests are in a state of crisis never seen by humankind. Much of the damage that has been done will not be easily undone. This exploitation has brought benefits to a select group of people, especially those living in the developed world. India today is the poorest in the world as per capita forest land is concerned. The per capita forest land in India is 0.10 hectares compared to the world average of one hectare. (Canada=14.2 ha, Australia 7.6ha, U.S.A 7.3 ha). Indian forests are prized for their varied forms in terms of wildlife, herbs, shrubs, medicinal trees etc. Yet India is losing about 1.5 million hectares of forest cover each year and in 20 years the value of our forests will be " ZERO FOREST VALUE ". How then do we achieve that fine balance between industrial development and environmental protection?
Importance of forests as Natural Capital:
Forests play an important role in enhancing the ability of environment by influencing the life supporting systems. Forests play a role not only in the social and economic well being of the society but also in the maintenance of the ecological balance. Forests provide us with livestock and wild varieties of plants, some of which have been domesticated to support our staple food. It also provides us with rivers, ores, metals, medicines, including the very oxygen we breathe.
This article is so very different from the rest of our earlier articles. It is primarily written to stimulate the imagination of Policy makers, Bureaucrats, Ministers, the Public, students, teachers and Professors to think and rethink on the state of our forest wealth and put in place an indicator to measure environmental stress. We call this indicator as "Clean safe environment".
Environmental degradation associated with economic development is the order of the day. The deterioration in the quality of air, land and water and the loss of precious wildlife and plant species are some of the costs of this development. As guardians of nature we do not question development. The central issue is the need to determine the costs of environment damage and work out a system for recovering the expenses for repairing the damage from the concerned Industry or households. The index will reflect the pollution and environmental harm and make the polluting party pay for the cleanup. Policy makers have to realize that conservation and sustainable utilization of forest wealth has to be central to all development planning in India.
Development at the cost of environment can take place only up to a point. Development of a National resource accounting system needs to be put in place so that any degradation or depletion of our national resource stocks can get adequately reflected in our National Accounts. It will tell us whether it is not being obtained today at the cost of discounting our future.
This article contains our thoughts, opinion and views to drive debate and discussion in schools, colleges, Parliament, Board rooms, and households on the need to have a healthy habitable planet. Any type of development should relate to a balanced development taking into account the well being of all living beings and not only human beings.
What is Green?
Green means many things to many people. The UN Brundtland Commission defines GREEN as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Forest wealth, contributes significantly to long term economic performance and therefore should be considered as an economic asset. Forests are not only a source of timber, fuel wood, but also markedly influences local and regional climate, preserves soil from erosion, mangroves prevent flooding and trees act as stores of carbon and biodiversity. In the developing world some 75 per cent of all medicinal drugs are from forest plants.
How do you value a tree?
• A single large tree can release up to 400 gallons of water into the atmosphere each day.
• One acre of trees produces enough oxygen for 18 people every day.
• One acre of trees absorbs enough carbon dioxide per year to match that emitted by driving a car 26,000 miles.
• Urban neighborhoods with mature trees can be up to 5 degrees cooler in summer heat than neighborhoods without trees.
• A one degree rise in temperature equals a 2 % increase in peak electricity consumption
• Large trees remove 60 to 70 times more pollution than small trees.
• The root system inside the floor of the forest can act as an aqua guard in purifying water from chemicals and impurities.
Green audits show you how to live a healthier life style. It monitors the basic necessasities of common people and periodically assesses the quality of air that we breathe and the quality of water that we drink. It shows how polluted our air and water systems are and the companies or individuals responsible for the mess. Any person, who swims in our rivers, should also be able to directly drink the water without external purification.
The imbalance between implementing economically beneficial industrial projects and preserving fragile environment will be set right with green accounting norms, only when we reflect the use of depletable natural resources in the process of generating per capita income.
Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)
The Supreme Court and mind you not politicians or bureaucrats has put in place a concept known as CAMPA-OR NPV. CAMPA stands for compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority, according to which every party, whether government or private that wishes to divert forest area for non forestry purposes has to deposit a certain sum equivalent to the total value of ecological benefits lost per hectare diverted for such purpose. The value of benefits lost is arrived at by taking into account the net present value NPV of benefits lost the stipulated compensatory afforestation amount and the funds accrued under the catchment area treatment plans submitted. This approach has brought in 11,000 crore available to State Governments for reforestation and regeneration of natural forest cover. However, in our opinion the prescribed formula does not reflect the true and accurate cost of cutting forests for development.
Humanity would be living clearly beyond its means without forests. The forests are important not only for this generation but also for future generations. One in every seven persons on this planet lives in India. Roughly 16 per cent of the world's population is present in India and with only 2.4 % of its land area there is obviously a heavy pressure on the natural resources including forests. Historically, the protection of forest wealth formed an ardent article of faith reflected in the daily lives of people. Development must be environmentally sound and sustainable without any constraints to quality of life. As of now, we know of no country which tries to account for environmental resource changes in its national income accounting. May be India can take the lead and demonstrate to the rest of the world that National resource accounting is the bench mark in measuring the Gross domestic product of any Country. This system of green accounting will bring about accountability and transparency in public policies. It will tell us how much the Country borrows from Nature, how much this generation borrows from future generations and how a few people in the corridors of power make economically meaningful decisions.
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This colorful and inspirational E-Book will be a stunning collaboration of visual works of art by contemporary mystics and writers from an assortment of spiritual traditions. The artwork alone is unique, exquisite, political and provocative, communicating a message of hope for the postmodern era. In addition, the diversity of writings and poetry by experts in women's spirituality, eco-feminism, transcendental art and transpersonal psychology provide a conceptual foundation for the images, facilitating a sacred alchemy of mind, heart, body and spirit.
The mission of the book is to not only document a genre of art referred to as feminine mysticism, but also to reveal powerful images of the divine in his/her myriad forms. The ultimate mission of the book is to assist humanity in evolving a conceptualization of the divine, transcending out of antagonistic, dualistic and hierarchical gender associations and into a new mode of consciousness that is more inclusive of all of God's creation.
In order for this to occur, however, it is essential that the sacred feminine be firmly rooted in human consciousness. Since the masculine side of God has been so heavily portrayed in Western culture, a large number of people are yearning for images of the Goddess because they would provide alternatives to the conventional view that men have always been dominant in religion and society. In contrast, the Goddesses show us that the female can also be symbolic of all that is creative and powerful in the universe as well as provide an orientation that can help us save the planet from ecological destruction. This book is a collaborative effort by an assortment of female and male mystics and visionary artists who have devoted their lives to filling the spiritual void rampant in the West that is contributing to social inequality, environmental degradation and cruelty to animals. In allowing feminine wisdom to emerge at this time of intense fragmentation and hopelessness, it is also our mission to change the larger trend of marginalization and social despair that mystical artists in the West have experienced.
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My cup of gratitude runneth over. Way overdue for giving thanks.
While I'm thankful to many people, this is thanksgiving to God first and foremost because He is the author of all good things.
Also, forgive the repeats, but can one ever be too thankful???
- Generous friends and family who supported my MS Bike ride.
- Surviving (and then some) aforementioned bike ride.
- Grace.
- Successful trivia fundraiser.
- As always, my beloved wife and children.
- Charles Dickens.
- Watermelon season.
- Chilmark Chocolates.
- Horton Foote.
- Chelmsford Center for the Arts.
- Freedom.
- Burlington Mall Food Court ("more choices coming soon!")
- St. Mark.
- Two weeks in Santa Barbara, including the film fest and UCLA visit.
- Sully's.
- Stability.
- New jobs for friends.
- Team Photo: Lauren, Jane, Jon.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Take'em for what they're worth, but I'm grateful for these and so many other things in my life: good friends, good books, good movies, good food, good places, good sights, good music, and a Great God.
"God saw all that he had made, and it was very good."


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My hair is really thick. I was concerned that it might not work for my hair. While my hair is straight, it gets so frizzy. This has helped take the frizz out.
My favorite thing about it was the size. It is easy to hold and makes it easy to use. You can also use it to curl, it will give you more of a loose curl. Or at least that is the results I have got so far. I don't curl my hair a lot. I normally pony tail it, braid or wear a head band.
I have found this great at taking out that bump that I always get from wearing a pony tail.
I am not great with selfies and rather be behind the camera instead of in front of it. But I wanted you to see the frizz in the first picture, the straightener takes that out as you can see in the 2nd picture.
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The 2 cars that have been leading the posh coupe market happen to be the BMW 4 Series and also the Audi A5. We'll now have a deeper look into what it is going to be the 2017 Audi A5, not just a little facelift like we're designed to inside the car industry but an entire new car which should now be by using the new VW Group modular platform. Identical to before, there won't be any rear wheel drive model which is really a shame but inside the US market, the Audi A5 2017 will only come like a four-wheel-drive quattro model which is really a plus in bad weather climates and not just.
Its exterior won't be as impressive as its interior unfortunately. Though it will now ride on a brand new platform, the 2017 Audi A5 will certainly be virtually identical towards the older model with one exception, the front fascia which should obtain a slightly smaller grille in addition to a new set of two headlights with a really nice LED pattern which we first saw upon the R8.
Within the cabin, the Audi A5 2017 will certainly be quite much like the new A4, so It'll likely share a similar dashboard and also the same layout to the front seats, offering a really similar driving experience. Which means that It'll also get leather upholstery, satellite navigation, aluminum inserts, a excellent infotainment system in addition to a set of two perhaps one of the best front seats available.
Talking about engines, the new 2017 Audi A5 will stick with the previous recipe to its base model. This will probably be a 220 horsepower 2. 0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and that is coupled either to some 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic, both the strategies sending the engine's power to the bottom via a four-wheel-drive system. As you'd expect, the engine isn't really on par with others during this price range so Audi had to solve that. This is actually the main reason why the 2017 A5 can get a brand new engine to the higher end trims. This really is presumably likely going to be a 3. 0-liter supercharged or turbocharged V6 with around 280 horsepower which might permit the car to finally contend with cars such like the new RC from Lexus.
Unlike the previous model, the newer the first is said to possess more engines than before which should provides it a foothold in its class. The 2017 Audi A5 release date hasn't been announced for sure but it would appear that the new car will launch at the conclusion of 2016 having a base price of around $41, 000 US dollars which remains plenty by any standards, especially in case you take into consideration what kinds of engine you will get. Subsequent Audi A5 2017 will certainly be the a refreshment in its segment.


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Item # DGO-PNK-GRY-BOW
Grey and Pink Dog Collar Bow. Collar not included. Add a touch of style to any collar, leash or harness with this bow! This satin bow features grey and pink ribbon with black trim. Elastic strap on the back of ribbon has Velcro for easy adjusting/fastening.
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Mayor to return to Omaha after hospital stay in Ireland
Mayor to return to Omaha after hospital stay in Ireland
OMAHA, Neb. —
Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle is expected to return late Monday or early Tuesday from Ireland, where's he's been hospitalized.
According to the mayor's office, Suttle complained of "not feeling like himself," while on a rigorous tour of European cities.
Suttle was taken to Naas General Hospital, in Naas, Ireland, where staff reported the mayor was tired, dehydrated and had a spike in blood pressure, all of which are under control now.
Once he returns, Suttle will see his doctor in Omaha for additional testing.


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Thursday, April 1, 2010
5 Things I Can't Live Without!
Hope everyone had a very happy easter!
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Awesome! Love you choices, the colours and patterns are great and the shot of Zoey is just too darn cute!ReplyDelete
How did you do your flower centers?
This is great, Jess! That plaid looks like fabric and I love the circle of things you can't live without. Super work!ReplyDelete
great lo Jess, love the circle with your 5 things around it. doing great work!ReplyDelete
Great LO, Jessica! Love the colors - one of my fav color combos. And I love the plaid! Cute idea with the circle.ReplyDelete
Oh, this is just too cute. I love that pic of Zoey! The colors are so nice; that green on the flowers is gorgeous. Great job on this, Jessica!ReplyDelete
I'm such a dunce. I came here yesterday and typed a comment but I don't think I hit the submit button. Duh! So let's try this again.ReplyDelete
Great lo. I love how you placed the words around the circle and the green of those flowers is amazing. Zoey is too cute!
Good Job Bug! I really liked how you did your letters, but you already knew that!ReplyDelete
That pic of Zoey is too stinking cute!


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Blinded By The Light
It is challenging attempting to take photos of lights. I am in awe of how bright my garage has become now that I have added some additional fluorescent fixtures. I took 50 photos, using every setting I have on my camera, but I could only capture two photos that accurately depict what the light looks like in the garage.
With the increase in light output in the space, I can now see parts of the garage that I never really noticed before. For instance, I can now see that the shelf on my tire rack was filthy. I'm going to have to be more diligent with my dusting!
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This is the first time I've participated in What I Wore Sunday because I am simply never motivated enough to get a photo of myself. Fortunately for the blogging world, Cookie took a photo of the Chief and me after our Easter Vigil. I'm sure the WIWS community is now complete. The world has seen my yellow dress. (Please do not pay attention to the fact that the Chief is not wearing a tie. At the last moment, he elected not to and regretted it when we pulled out the camera. But he does usually wear a tie to Easter Mass... and maybe Christmas. And that's about it.)
I'm wearing:
*non-maternity jersey knit maxi from Target. Online clearance plus free shipping. $6
Incidentally, if I had a profile shot, you'd see that I look like a giant yellow Easter egg. My husband told me I looked lovely but he did not deny the obvious similarity with the traditional Easter decoration.
*maternity tank from Old Navy. Modesty essential. $5 on sale
*Brand new white shrug from BJ's (because surprisingly, I didn't already have one). $10
* J41 sandals. Bestest most comfortable wedges ever. Original price about $100. Bought on super sale for $29.99. Several years old and showing it but I think I'll wear them until they fall apart.
*Freshwater pearl and crystal necklace from a friend on Etsy.
*Cubic zirconia studs that I wear almost perpetually. A gift from the Chief to replace the REAL diamond earrings from him that I lost.
*Wide stretch lace headband. Same quality lace as the ones sold on Etsy for $20 or more. I drooled over them for months until I finally decided to do it myself. One yard of lace makes 2-3 headbands. It works out to $1-$2 per headband.
(Now, I wasn't intending to wear this but the truth is that everyone in my family was able to take a pre-liturgy shower... except for me. I ran out of time. I was not dirty but my hair was less than sparkling. Gotta love headbands.)
The boys did a fantastic job serving. Crash (pictured left) only a fidgeted occasionally and I had great compassion on him since the liturgy was unusually long. Every mortal boy has his limits. His are slightly narrower than average. Isn't our parish church lovely? I am still astonished that our high altar made it intact through the 1970's. Professor says that if he is ever ordained, he would love the opportunity to celebrate the TLM there.
Another blurry and poorly angled shot of the beautiful church and handsome altar boys. I was feeling so guilty about taking pictures during mass that I lacked artistic confidence. Professor was MC for the first time and even after spending a good portion of the Triduum involved in some sort of liturgy or planning, he was reluctant to leave after the Easter Vigil. Our deepest gratitude to Father for being such an encouragement and inspiration to the boys!
With Cookie in the choir loft with the schola and the boys scattered with serving duties, we didn't end up organizing a family shot, but these three posed perfectly for me. It is a strange feeling having our pew so empty with just these three for company. Lots of elbow room though. :)
I never did get the flu but everyone else did and it kept us from an extended family gathering on Easter Sunday. It was still a very nice day. Relaxed and together. After such a long and exhausting month of busyness and sickness, I was actually somewhat glad to postpone bigger festivities.
We usually color our eggs on Holy Saturday but the kids elected to wait (to "extend the festivities") and we did them today, Easter Monday. I love the pretty wraps from BestPysanky. We have used their icon and Scripture wraps in the past and added flowers and toddler images this year.


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"The ANC is under siege, with all forces including those allies believing that there is only one solution to our challenge – and that is of President Zuma stepping down. This subject has been discussed in the ANC many times. Our feedback is that if we do that now, we will tear the ANC apart," Mantashe said addressing the central committee meeting of the National Union of Mineworkers in Pretoria.
"That is what we came to [resolve]. We analysed on many occasions and we came to a conclusion that if we dare do that, we will tear the movement apart. We will have instant satisfaction and happiness but it will take us much longer to pick up the pieces of the movement. It will plunge the ANC into deeper chaos, with structures of the movement divided in many regions. You know that if we do that, we split KZN into two, immediately."
He said there would be "chaos" in provinces like the North West, and "disaster" in Free State. Mantashe said the ANC top leadership has resolved not to be "adventurous" on the highly emotive matter of recalling Zuma.
"If we do that, [recall Zuma], everybody will clap for us, everybody would be happy for us but the movement will be [torn] apart immediately. The formation of [Congress of the People] Cope, with the recall of [former] President Thabo Mbeki will be like a Sunday picnic. The option we opted for is to invest everything in time to build unity of the movement and work for a successful conference in December," said Mantashe.
"We think that such a formula will work much better for us than rushing now, because everybody is chanting Zuma must go. Electing a leadership in December will send a message that it is not about 'aluta continua for looting will continue'. We should elect leaders that will send a message that we are serious about stopping corruption and looting in the state. That is the option we have taken. You have the right to say it's a wrong option but we are telling you."
He said the ANC was not avoiding the subject. Mantashe addressed the NUM event shortly after the union's leadership on Thursday called on Zuma to step down and to be replaced by his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa.
In his opening remarks at the two-day NUM central executive committee meeting underway in Tshwane, union President Piet Matosa said South Africa needed "sober leaders".
"The NEC [national executive committee] of NUM decided that Cyril Ramaphosa should be the next president of the ANC. Therefore we call upon this central committee [meeting] to endorse this decision and affirm in this regard," Matosa said.
"We should ensure that comrade Cyril Ramaphosa's campaign journey is a success. This is the message we must take to our branches and those of the ANC. The deputy president of the ANC has always succeeded the president of the ANC. We want someone who brings hope that the ANC can be rescued from the current challenges."
Matosa called on Zuma to step down.
"We are therefore saying President Zuma has to step down. He has failed to lead and unite our country South Africa and the ANC."
Matosa condemned the "brazen unusual tendencies and the corporate capture of the South African democratic state".
"The tentacles of the criminal network are long, scheming, and never cease to amaze. Thus, as NUM, we welcome government and ANC's commitment towards establishing the judicial commission. It is clear that the courts of our country are going to play a very important role in days and months to come. Not because of temptation for judicial overreach."
He said current developments, particularly the leaked Gupta emails, would land in the corridors of the courts and may lead to jail time for some.
"So there could be attempts to begin to defame the judiciary as a despairing tactic by those implicated," said Matosa.
"The courts must be resilient and their independence uncontaminated. There is a possibility to target them and the judicial officers, given the current revelations which can only be properly and fairly be mediated by them. This must not be allowed to happen."
A Congress of South African Trade Unions delegation, led by president Sdumo Dlamini, was also present.
A delegation of the South African Communist Party was led by second deputy general secretary Solly Mapaila, who received a thunderous welcome from the delegates when he was introduced.
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Yesterday I attended church to hear the second of four sermons on fear. I am a firm believer that fear is really just an acronym for "False Expectations Appearing Real" and that we are all able to overcome fears that we face. An example I have seen of this in my own life was being able to overcome my fear of dogs (after being bitten by one at a young age). I ended up having one of my own and loved it.
During the sermon the pastor mentioned that in order to prevent worry and fear in our lives we need to focus on our identity. Our identity is compiled from understanding who we were in our past, how we have been shaped into who we are, and who we are today.
By having a strong understanding of our identity we can then focus on our purpose in life. I am a strong believer that if we are still alive we still have a purpose, and that purpose is greater and will not be altered by the course of any stock market crash, recession, depression, ill health or any other obstacle life throws our way.
It is important that our identity is not tied up in things that are tangible. If our identity is in our friends, and those friends die or drop out of touch, then we will lose a part of our identity. If our identity is focused on money and we lose money, we may lose part of ourselves. To overcome this, we as individuals should focus on developing our identity in God, who is infallible but less tangible. By doing so we can be assured that while obstacles might get in our way, our identity and purpose in life will remain secure.
What do you have your identity in? If your primary sense of identity is only money or friends or things, how will this affect your state of being long term?


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Full Name
Eugene Maurice Te Huia
From Timaru Herald story 09/02/2007
Two Timaru youths have each been jailed for over four years for an attack on a 63-year-old American tourist in Timaru in December. Judge Stephen Erber said in the Timaru District Court yesterday that the attack was mindless street thuggery. The victim was kicked and punched in the head, and a muscle became detached from the elbow, requiring an operation in Timaru Hospital. He had since returned to the United States. The judge jailed Rikki James Minchington, 17, for four years and three months on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm, and Eugene Maurice Te Huia, 18, to four years and one month on the same count.
They were jointly charged and pleaded guilty. Minchington was also charged with assaulting another man and assaulting a police officer, also on December 9. Te Huia faced a total of nine charges, including four of intentional damage. Concurrent jail terms were added on the lesser charges. The judge remitted $29,000 in fines Minchington had racked up and ordered Te Huia to pay $4087 in reparation. A victim had said the pair might be salvageable, the judge said, but he doubted their remorse, given their behaviour in the dock. The pair greeted each other with high fives and Te Huia slouched and leant over the front of the dock.
This year, Te Huia was jailed for four weeks for contempt of court after abusing Judge Michael Crosbie. He later apologised, but the judge said the apology was insincere. Minchington's mother ran to his side before he was led from the dock, and friends in the public gallery slapped hands with Te Huia over a high court wall as he was led to police cells. The judge said Te Huia was on bail at the time of the assault but had pulled Minchington off the second victim. Later, Minchington spat in the face and eyes of a police officer. He already had a conviction for carrying an offensive weapon, a dog chain. Counsel Wayne van Vuuren said there was still hope for Minchington. Lawyer Sarah Saunderson-Warner said Te Huia had had a tough childhood.
Date of Birth
Born 1988
Serious unprovoked assault on an American tourist in Timaru in December 2006
Was on bail for another assault at the time
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Rikki Minchington
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none known
Sentenced to four years one month in February 2007
Parole declined May 2009
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Love can't be easily defined.
It's the warmth in the heart,
a state of mind;
yet love is more still,
it's all that's good,
the purest emotion
that you could ever feel.
For it's sharing every
life affair
with the one you cherish,
the one who cares.
It's when a tender glance
or a gentle touch,
says, "I love you
and need you so much."
It's a dream of a future
shared by two,
and when storms come,
it's a sky of blue.
And yet love is so much
more than this,
for beyond the magic
of a touch or a kiss,
it's a heavenly gift
sent from above,
a blessing from the angels,
carried on the wings of a dove.
May you find much
happiness together.
"Wings of A Dove," written and designed by Bobette Bryan,
Music: "Building Dreams," © 1999 Mel Webb
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Network Creator Sue Hile started Adventurous Women to "inspire women to fulfill their dreams and goals through travel, adventure and life experiences." Whether your adventurous spirit takes you to a new spot in town or halfway around the world, women now have a discovery-minded place share all and expand their horizons.


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Co2 lasers are an excellent method of laser marking and laser etching glass. They continue to replace inkjet and sandblast equipment in many glass-marking applications including automotive side glass, residential/commercial window glass, microscope slides, corporate logos, 1D and 2D codes, cathode ray tubes, light bulbs, glass bottles and even decorative artwork. As manufacturers of glass products continue to learn about the ease of use and cost savings that result when replacing labeling, etching, or blasting operations with CO2 laser marking, they are finding more and more products to mark, label and even decorate.
The SBM 1200M laser cutting and laser engraving machine comes equipped with Co2 laser combining flying optics with a precision Direct Drive motion system. Providing highly accurate laser cutting, welding, engraving and marking capabilities for multiple materials, the SBM 1200M is ideal for glass applications.
- Sealed CO2 laser from 50 to 500 watt
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The images in this application feature glass pieces that have been laser marked. The tiger, butterfly and grapes were marked using Laser Photonics' SBM 1200M Co2 laser cutting and engraving machine.
Developing laser marking, laser cutting and laser engraving systems for precision material processing industries, Laser Photonics is leading the way with innovative fiber laser and CO2 laser systems. Our laser machines are used by manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, defense, electronic and medical industries around the world. For more info visit www.laserphotonics.com or call 407-829-2613.


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The Amazing Toledo Zoo
Yesterday, my family and I took a trip to the Toledo Zoo. It was amazing! We've been to all the zoos in Michigan at least twice, so we decided to venture out of state, and I'm so glad we did. They have a 7 month old polar bear cub that was absolutely hilarious. His name is Siku, and he really interacted with the crowd. If you've ever wondered if the animals could really see the people on the other side of the glass, let me tell you that they do.
There was a woman standing right next to the glass who happened to have a Pepsi bottle in her hand, and Siku wanted to play with her badly. He even tried to nip at the bottle. The woman stepped back and walked away from the glass, afraid he was going to hurt himself. Siku followed her searching over the people to see her. As much as it hurts to see an animal caged, that little guy is a very happy little polar bear. He and his mother played and entertained the crowd for quite some time. When mom got tired, Siku was still hamming it up. He was adorable and so very funny – the highlight of our day!
The Toledo Zoo is a great zoo. It was well laid out with plenty of places to sit. It was clean, and the animals seemed to be well taken care of. I can tell the difference, and most of the animals I saw were generally happy. Captivity has it's pluses and minuses, but at least these animals were cared for. It's places like the Toledo Zoo that are making important strides toward human education and polar bear conservation. If you're in driving distance of Toledo, this zoo is well worth a visit!
~ Sheri
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