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In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. "Whenever you feel like criticizing any coach," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." In consequence, I'm inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious offenses to me.
And, after boasting this way of my tolerance, I come to the admission that it has a limit. Offense may be founded on the power sweep or the spread option, but after a certain point I don't care what it's founded on. When I came back from the West sideline last autumn I felt that I wanted the world to be in uniform execution forever; I wanted no more riotous excursions with privileged glimpses into the exotics section. Only Flatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction — Flatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn. It was a matter of chance that I married into one of the strangest communities in North America. It was on that slender riotous sideline which extends itself due west of the Kinnick Stadium field where I was in the consoling proximity of millionaires-all for an administrative assistant's wages. The history of the summer really begins on the evening I drove over there to have dinner with the Kirk Ferentzes.
Hey, future Bro-in-law! Think fast! Slugs Barnes on shoulder
Ow! I wish you wouldn't do that. And why are you dressed like that?
Duh, it's 1922. Everyone who's anyone is dressed like this. Gives noogie
Bunch of trollops if you ask me. Say Barnes, you're new to the West Sideline, surely you've met Flatsby?
The conversation quickly turned, leaving the question unanswered and ultimately forgotten as the evening drew to a close. When I reached my estate at West Sideline I sat out for a while under a loud, bright night, with wings beating in the trees and a persistent organ sound as the full bellows of the earth blew the frogs full of life. The silhouette of a moving cat wavered across the moonlight, and turning my head to watch it, I saw that I was not alone — fifty feet away a figure had emerged from the shadow of my neighbor's mansion and was standing with his arms outstretched, as if drawing a horizontal line on an invisible chalkboard. Something in his leisurely movements and the secure position of his feet upon the lawn suggested that it was Mr. Flatsby himself. But I didn't call to him, for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone — he stretched out his arms toward the dark endzone in a curious way, and, far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced fieldward — and distinguished nothing except a single first down marker, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a drive. When I looked once more for Flatsby he had vanished, and I was alone again in the unquiet darkness.
There were scrimmages in my neighbor's yard through the summer nights. In the green and black field turf, men and boys came and went like moths in between awkward whisperings of no huddle offense. Stretch left, stretch right, quick slants, 1 yard outs, 3 yard outs, and the elaborate bubble screens were rehearsed and re-rehearsed. Lineman and position players alike toiled all day, running for 30 yards for a gain of 2, getting up, and running again.
I believe that on the first night I went to Flatsby's house, I was one of the few guests who had actually been invited. It mattered little--invited and uninvited guests alike were quickly thrown into the mix. Anyone with "fresh legs" was sent in to run an out, or a slant, as Flatsby searched for that elusive speed that is all but non-existent on West Sideline.
I was on the bench now, enjoying myself with a Gatorade in each hand when a man about my age approached me and smiled.
Your face is familiar; weren't you a graduate assistant in the past?
Why, yes. And I was recently in the news for a bit. You see, I'm marrying one of the Ferentz daughters. Barnes is the name. You want to hear something weird? I live literally next door, and this weirdo Flatsby sends his chauffeur with an invitation to this scrimmage, which doesn't seem to actually require invitations. I mean, what's up with this guy, huh?
Oh! Well, this is quite awkward…
Uh, yeah. Why, you know any Ferentzes?
I knew Brian…from a distance. Stares wistfully into space
I almost recruited him to Texas. He had a way of playing just this side of dirty. And sometimes the other side too. He'd have fit right in with us. We had Chris Simms at the time and passed downfield quite a bit, and Brian stayed at home and played for daddy and Drew Tate. Well, I vowed then and there I would do anything it took to get his and his daddy's attention. I thought, what better way than to throw the most horizontal scrimmages ever witnessed on West Sideline. And by gum, it worked after just 11 years!
Quite right, old boy. Trouble is, he's still a Ferentz at heart. It's all about tight ends for them. "Ooh, look at me, I coached Rob Gronkowski." Gronk is dumber than a…well, he's dumber than any Texan metaphor ever written, and I've got scads of them. All his plays are called RUN THERE, CATCH THIS.
Which brings me to the reason you are here. If you could get me a meeting with Brian, without Kirk around, I think I could really sell this horizontal thing.
Well, they're pretty close, and they don't really listen to me, but I'll see what I can do.
Later, back at the Ferentz House...
Hey, future lil bro! Titty twister
I hate you. By the way, this is the enigmatic Flatsby you've heard so much about.
Nice to meet you, Flatsby! I got an idea, let's go to Manhattan! Why don't you come too, dad!?
And so, the party proceeds to the Plaza Hotel Manhattan. Barnes and Flatsby take Flatsby's yellow roadster…
...while the Ferentzes take Kirk's coupé.
Could you pass the pepper please, Flatsby?
Pepper?! What happened to the son I raised? Pepper is just needless flavor.
Sure, son. You see how we pass the pepper around the outside of the table? Sometimes, that's more effective than trying to go straight across the table through traffic. But you gotta pass it fast!
You're laying on the innuendo pretty thick, there, Flatsby.
Hey Brian, did you know I wrote a sweep play called In U End-o Around-o? As soon as I find an end that can run a 3.8 40, that play'll get me 3 yards, every time.
Alright, I think we're done here. Let's go, Bri.
You don't have to listen to him, son. We could keep talking offense and I can give you a ride home in the frozen banana—that's what I call my roadster.
No, Flatsby, he's coming with me.
Why do you guys have to be like this?? Can't we just use a little bit from each of your playbooks? I know, how about a road race? Winner gets my input.
A race? Sounds dangerous. We could hit that nice lady whose husband runs the gas station. How about a parallel parking contest?
Parallel? I do like the sound of that. You've got a deal.
The parallel parking contest raged on for 7 years until, on October 29, 1929, thousands of newly unemployed traders poured into the streets. The contest was called on account of severe depression, and no winner declared.
Flatsby believed in the first down, the orgiastic speed that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter--to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther...And one fine morning--
So we punt on, pro sets against 9 man fronts, borne back ceaselessly into the backfield.


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As of right now I think the Rams are getting the #1 pick. The Colts have momentum going into the Jags game plus the Jags suck completely. The Rams on the other hand are awful and are playing the 49ers. So it's looking good for us to get the #1 pick. I think the thing to do is trade down to Miami who could go anywhere from 8-10. So I'm going to go in between and say 9. So with that trade we move to #9. In addition we get their 2nd, 3rd, and fourth this year. Plus their 1st and 3rd next year. I have heard something like 3 first rounders but I think that is a little too far fetched.
Round 1
Jonathon Martin, OT- Stanford. We might not get Matt Kalil who is going to be a stud, but we get a very good OT. And for everything we are getting I am just fine with it. We get all those picks plus a franchise LT. Did a great job protecting Andrew Luck the past three years.
Round 2 #1
Kendall Wright, WR- Baylor. Now that I actually saw tape on him I like what I see. Could be the next DeSean Jackson if we're lucky.
Round 2 #9
Lamar Miller, RB- Miami. Speedy guy with big play ability could be the right guy to complement Steven Jackson. Will be a solid backup and help prolong SJ39's career.
Round 3 #1
Danny Trevathan, OLB- Kentucky. It was between Danny and Sean Spence. But Danny has better size and better stats so I go with him. You heard about him in T.Ram's post.
Round 3 #9
Ben Jones, C- Georgia. We need to solidify the offensive line with this pick. IMO he could easily be the starter at Center and move Tony Wragge back to Guard.He didn't do well in his first game against Boise State and Billy Winn but has done very good since then.
Round 4 #1
Shaun Prater, CB- Iowa. Had a great year last year with 68 tackles, 4 INTs, and 6 passes broken up. This year he didn't do near as good with 46 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, and 1 INT. I am willing to take a chance on him even though he regressed a little bit.
Round 4 #9
Tydreke Powell, DT- North Carolina. Would be the solid run stopper we need now that Fred Robbins is playing awful. He didn't do as good as expected but I still think taking him in the fourth round is safe.We should take a look at Slyvester Williams if available but I have heard he might be going back to school.
This is best case scenario IMO. We would fill all our biggest needs in the first 4 rounds and get extra picks next year. Keep in mind that these guys will all be rookies so don't expect them all to have great first seasons. We have to give them time. But in two or three years they all should be developed and ready to roll.

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---- — Andrew Boepple has had his hands full since taking over as the Masconomet girls hockey coach at midseason following Newburyport resident Nicole Twomey's resignation.
Boepple has been pulling double-duty as an assistant coach on the Masco boys hockey team and head coach of the girls team.
After a 3-0 start, the Chieftains, who are part of a coop that also includes athletes from Newburyport, Amesbury, Triton and Georgetown, have gone 1-6-1 in their last eight games. Boepple recently caught up with The Daily News to share his experience stepping in as the head coach at midseason.
How are you enjoying being the head coach?
"It's just for the remainder of the year. Nicole's planning on coming back. She had some problems with her schedule this year."
How did the players take to the change?
"The girls are definitely handling the change well. They're working hard. We've had some ups and downs in the games we've played. Things are improving."
Are any of the local players contributing in a big way?
"From Triton, we have two sophomore defensemen — Lily Dow and Sydney Sheerin. From Newburyport, we have another sophomore defenseman, Megan Hubbard. Our goaltender, Molly Kelly, is a junior from Newburyport. Isabel Sarra, a freshman from Newburyport, is seeing a lot of ice time. One of our captains, Ashley Hodge, is a junior from Newburyport who is one of our most respected players. From Amesbury, we have a junior defenseman, Meg Aponas."
How did you know who deserved ice time when you started at midseason?
"I have an assistant, Carin DiPietro, who was with Nicole. I spoke with Nicole and the Masconomet athletic director (John Daileanes) toward the end of December."
Is that when you took over?
"I didn't take over until Jan. 2. At that time, I got to meet the players and go over how things were going so far. I got to know the goals from the team."
Has it been what you expected?
"The transition has been as smooth as it could be. It's always difficult for a coach to come in to a new situation with games right away. It's tough for players to adjust to a coach at midseason."
How do you balance coaching the boys and the girls?
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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Chris Anderson poured in 15 points to help keep the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs unbeaten in Western Athletic Conference play, as they took down the Seattle Redhawks at KeyArena, 64-58.
Brandon Gibson chipped in 10 points off the bench for Louisiana Tech (22-3, 13-0 WAC), which hasn't lost since falling at McNeese State on Dec. 12.
D'Vonne Pickett, Jr. had 12 points and seven assists for Seattle (7-17, 2-12), which has lost four in a row and seven of its last eight. Louis Green scored 11 points, and Clarence Trent tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Seattle shot 45 percent from the field in the first half compared to just 30.3 percent for Louisiana Tech, but the Bulldogs still took a 32-26 advantage into intermission. The Bulldogs attempted 13 more field goals than the Redhawks in the opening frame.
The Redhawks briefly held the lead midway through the second half, but the Bulldogs regained an eight-point advantage at the 8:37 mark thanks to a 10-0 run, and they never trailed from that point forward.
Louisiana Tech overcame a poor night shooting from both the field (.379) and the foul line (.538) by forcing Seattle into 23 turnovers.
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SHAUNA LAKE: Tell us about your beautiful cow you brought today.
PAT BAGLEY: Okay.
SHAUNA LAKE: The cartoon awards in France. Is that correct?
PAT BAGLEY: Yes I went to a cartoon festival in France. It was just outside of Limoge. And Limoge is famous for its ceramics, and it's also famous for its cows, which they call limousine cows. And they have this cartoon festival just outside of Limoge in a place called Saint-Just. And they invite all the cartoonists from all over the world.
SHAUNA LAKE: What was that like?
PAT BAGLEY: It was just an amazing experience.
SHAUNA LAKE: It was just like, "There's more of me!" You have such a unique way of thinking.
PAT BAGLEY: Yes exactly. And even though we couldn't always communicate through the language, we would draw the cartoons and would always manage to communicate.
SHAUNA LAKE: And so what's with the cow?
PAT BAGLEY: So every year at Saint-Just they award a cow to somebody. You know to some cartoonist who has done something good, extraordinary, or remarkable. So I was there for three days, and I was there with three other American cartoonists. You know these are all great cartoonists, great people, Daryl Cagle was the one who invited us, and he was the American cartoonist who was kind of our host when we were there. Cagle first went a couple years before, but before that no American cartoonists had come. So we went as kind of the American team you know like to the Olympics. And so we were there for three days and like I said just an amazing experience, you know just wonderful. And at the end of it, they award a cow to a cartoonist. And so they bring everybody into the hall and everybody's sitting there and then they make the award in French, and I realize half way through, oh they're giving the cow to us. And they actually bring in a live cow and they award the cow and they take pictures with us and it's like
one of those movies where you see all the flashes going off and all the cameras. It was just really intense. And we make front page news in the local newspaper.
SHAUNA LAKE: That's incredible. So your cow is like an Oscar. It's the equivalent. It's something major, major in the world of cartooning.
PAT BAGLEY: Yes. They don't give me the actual cow even though there were some people in the 1960's when they give them the actual cow and they took the cow back to Paris and took it up the Eiffel Tower.
SHAUNA LAKE: Perfect.
PAT BAGLEY: Oh yeah.
SHAUNA LAKE: And you didn't really want to ship it back to Salt Lake City, did you?
PAT BAGLEY: No.
SHAUNA LAKE: No I don't think so.
PAT BAGLEY: It was a nice cow.
SHAUNA LAKE: That's so cool. So one of the highlights of your career you'd say?
PAT BAGLEY: Absolutely, yep.
SHAUNA LAKE: The highlight of your career?
PAT BAGLEY: Yeah I think it's right up there. There are a few things up there, the Herblock Award, we talked about that earlier. That's one of them. This is definitely right up there. One of the cartoonists I went with, Steve, has won the Pulitzer. He won the Pulitzer last year and after all this he goes, "You know this is better."
SHAUNA LAKE: Probably because it was a little more interesting and a little more fun too.
PAT BAGLEY: Oh it was a lot of fun.
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Gulf Coast Claims Facility Plans To Be More Generous with Payments to ShrimpersBy Rhonda Miller | Published 31 Oct 2011 10:37pm |
Even as BP is reporting substantial third-quarter profits and just got approval to drill a new well in the Gulf, hundreds of people in South Mississippi are still waiting for claims to be paid for losses caused by last year's oil spill. MPB's Rhonda Miller reports on changes that could mean relief for Gulf Coast residents affected by the disaster.
On the dock at Pass Christian harbor, fisheman T.J. Hinton says it's been tough to earn a living since the BP oil spill. He went nearly a year without shrimping and without an income. Meanwhie, he presented his documentation to BP's Gulf Coast Claims Facility.
"When I got the offer for the $25,000 blanket payoff, I didn't want to take it," Hinton says. "So I waited until all my money was used up to try to prolong the period they would have to actually review my case, instead of just giving me some hush money."
Even though Hinton says the $25,000 payment is a fraction of his business loss over several years, he has a home and two children to support, and he just couldn't wait any longer.
"The day I went to sign the paperwork, I put my last five dollars in the gas tank to drive down to the claims facility," Hinton says.
But hundreds of Gulf Coast residents are waiting for a resolution on their claims. And now it looks like the situation will improve. A few days ago Gulf Coast Claims Facility Administrator Kenneth Feinberg told a Congressional committee on natural resources he's having second thoughts.
"I think we've got to do better by the shrimpers," says Feinberg. "We're now reviewing ways to make the program more generous for the shrimping industry in Louisiana."
Even though Feinberg mentioned Louisiana, attorney John Jopling of the Mississippi Center for Justice in Biloxi says changes expected in a few weeks will likely benefit everyone on the Gulf Coast who has a claim pending.
"In this case, justice delayed is justice denied, in the sense that if you've suffered a severe economic loss, you really need that compensation to keep your family and your household on its feet," says Jopling.
The Center for Justice is providing free legal assistance to nearly 1,000 Mississippi residents who have claims with BP.
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San Diego had an earlier opportunity in the second quarter to take a lead over the Broncos, but kicker Nate Kaeding missed a 52-yard field goal. That means that once again former Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt has regained the status as the most accurate kicker in NFL history. Quite a distinction for a guy without a job in the league.
The Chargers were able to bounce back well on their next offensive possession. Little pass rush is being shown by the Broncos, meaning Philip Rivers has had all day to pick apart the Denver secondary. Two passes to Patrick Crayton gained 64 yards. The latter of which went for 49 yards and gave the Chargers the ball inside the Denver 5.
From there, Mike Tolbert was able to crash into the end zone to give the Chargers their first lead of the game. Counting a two-point conversion he scored in San Diego's win over the Texans, the touchdown marks the seventh straight game the running back has scored in some way.


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So, how about that final segment on RAW Monday night? You know, the one where the Seattle crowd and CM Punk were both having none of that "ascension ceremony" business? I'm sure Bret Hart was thinking, "4/10, not even in the top 1000 ascension ceremonies ever". I was thinking 2/10, would not watch again. Then Randy Orton hit John Cena and everybody died. Hell of a final segment, wasn't it? If that was a last-ditch effort to keep TLC: The PPV (pay-per-view) from being the least bought in WWE history, then surely it worked (but we'll have to wait until the final numbers before making that declaration).
But I got some bad news: TLC is gonna suck. If you look past the last 20 minutes of RAW, WWE has done little to build this PPV. Yeah, they've set up the Wrestlemania stretch beautifully, but the push proper doesn't begin for another month. I'm not worried about a month from now; I'm worried about now. WWE will ask its "universe" to pay $50 ($60 for the HD feed) for a PPV for the second time in less than a month. Will you? If you're still on the fence, here are six reasons why you shouldn't.
- The "title unification" will serve as nothing more than a belt swap. Unless and until I see one undisputed championship belt, I will stick to my guns in saying that Randy Orton and John Cena will climb the ladder and retrieve each other's belts. That pretty much defeats the purpose of title unification, does it not? And considering their streak of unsatisfying finishes to PPV's as of late (Summerslam, Night of Champions, Battleground, Hell in a Cell, Survivor Series), I would not put it past them to do it again. Congratulations, Randy and John. You'll each add one championship reign to your ledger without having to actually beat each other for it. This isn't just kissing your sister. This is making out with her in front of friends and family at the holiday party while being stone cold sober. (I guarantee you; this is gonna happen at some holiday party somewhere.)
- Where's the tables match? The ladder match? The chairs match? Unless something changes within the next five days, this will be the first TLC PPV to feature nigh a tables, ladders, or chairs match. Yet, what you will get (and let's be honest, if you're gonna order the PPV, this is why) is a pair of 1-on-3 handicap matches. I guess calling the PPV Handicap is out of the question. You'll also get (again, spoiler alert) a four-team tag title match, with one of the four teams being (again, spoiler: Big Show and Rey Mysterio). Guess who's winning that one, ya'll?
- It's the holidays; you have better use to make of your $50 ($60 in HD). Like, a subscription to Hulu Plus for a few months so you can watch some of that NXT goodness. Or that last minute gift you've been meaning to get. Or a subscription to the WWE Network... hahahahahahahahaha...OMG I could not say that with a straight face. I'm sorry. I'll believe the Network is real when I see it. (And promptly plunk down my dollars for it if they use the same subscription model as Netflix and Hulu.)
- The Total Divas season finale is this Sunday. I don't watch it, but I know some of you do. This, by the way, is either really genius, or really stupid programming on somebody's part. If that doesn't grind your gears, then consider this: AJ Lee, winner of zero Slammy Awards (and divas champion for the last six months) is going to lose to Natalya because Total Divas. Paige, Emma, and Bayley cannot get to the main roster fast enough.
- Bengals-Steelers is this Sunday. Granted, the Bengals aren't a national draw. But the Steelers are, and this Sunday night, they're playing for their season. If they lose, no playoffs for sure (remember, they have two losses to the Baltimore Ravens, something that will be taken to account in tiebreak scenarios). This Sunday might very well be the end of the Steelers as you know it. [ed. note: the Steelers are 1 - 1 against the Ravens this season but still pretty much require a miracle to have any shot at the post-season since the only team they have a tie-breaker advantage over is the hapless Jets. Can't argue with anything else in here, though]
- Anything that happens at TLC and the three weeks following will probably not count or matter. Because guess what's after that? 2014 and the Wrestlemania push, beginning with the road to the Royal Rumble.
I admit, my argument isn't as strong as it was for Survivor Series, because let's be honest, everything other than the main event has the potential to be really good. It's a shame WWE has put all their eggs in the title unification basket. Honestly, I can't wait to hear the rage come Monday regarding the world titles match.
So, TLC: buys, no buys, negative buys?


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The dramatic expansion of Kazakh uranium production has been one of the most important developments in the history of nuclear fuel. In a period of just ten years, annual Kazakh production has grown from below 5 million pounds U3O8 to a rate that today exceeds 40 million pounds U3O8. At the present rate of expansion, Kazakhstan is on target to account for fully one-third of the world's uranium production by the end of the year.
The expansion of Kazakh production has had a considerable impact on uranium price formation, and future production decisions promise to have an important effect on supply availability and price. This fact does not escape Kazatomprom, the national uranium producer of Kazakhstan and the force behind the Kazakh expansion, which has recently announced the prospect of limiting future expansion.
Because of the key role that Kazakh production has played in the past and is poised to play in the future, UxC has completed a study examining the Kazakh production phenomenon: Impact of Kazakh Production on the Uranium Market: Past and Prospective. The report, which totals over 130 pages including three appendices, covers the following subject areas:
There are a number of questions and issues surrounding Kazakhstan's production expansion. The report addresses the following questions and issues:
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I was quite bored this evening so I decided to very quickly predict the outcomes of every single game this coming season and see how whacked out the results turned out to be. Let me just say some crazy results came out of this. I worked everything out in an Excel spreadsheet and it is massive, so I am just putting the end of season standings plus the playoffs. One thing I will mentions for the record is what games the Jaguars win. They beat MIN, IND, HOU, CIN, TEN, NYJ, MIA, OAK
Patriots 15-1-0
Bills 13-3-0
Jets 5-11-0
Dolphins 2-14-0
Texans 10-6-0
Jaguars 8-8-0
Titans 7-9-0
Colts 6-10-0
Steelers 10-6-0
Raven 6-10-0
Bengals 4-12-0
Browns 2-14-0
Broncos 13-3-0
Chargers 8-8-0
Chiefs 6-10-0
Raiders 2-14-0
Eagles 12-4-0
Cowboys 11-5-0
Giants 10-6-0
Redskins 10-6-0
Falcons 10-6-0
Panthers 10-6-0
Saints 9-7-0
Buccaneers 2-14-0
Packers 14-2-0
Bears 11-5-0
Lions 10-6-0
Vikings 3-13-0
49ers 12-4-0
Cardinals 6-10-0
Rams 6-10-0
Seahawks 3-13-0
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Apache Camel is an open-source integration framework. It enables you to quickly define and implement routes — declarative solutions for specific integration problems. A route defines an integration path between two or more endpoints, a path from an input source to one or more output destinations. Each endpoint in a route, whether an input source or output destination, is identified by a URL. Apache Camel supports wide variety of endpoint types (and URLs).
You can deploy Apache Camel in a variety of environments, such as Tomcat, OSGi container, WebSphere, J2EE Server, and so on. Apache Camel works seamlessly with the following products:
Apache ServiceMix
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache CXF
You also can use Apache Camel on a standalone basis or in any Spring Framework-hosted application.
Routes enable you to implement enterprise integration patterns (EIPs) using plain old Java objects (POJOs). To learn more, read the authoritative book, Enterprise Integration Patterns, by Gregor Hohpe and Bobby Woolf. This book describes a number of design patterns for the use of enterprise application integration and message-oriented middleware. Also see Enterprise Integration Patterns and Apache Camel Enterprise Integration Patterns Guide.
Apache Camel provides two ways to define routes, which are functionally equivalent. The first way is by using the Java domain specific language (DSL). A DSL, also referred to as a fluent API, is a programming language designed for a specific kind of task. In this case, the task is implementing enterprise integration patterns.
One advantage of using a DSL is that Apache Camel can support type-safe smart completion of routing rules in your IDE using regular Java code without you having to use extensive XML configuration. If you change your DSL rules, you must recompile your Java sources.
The following example shows a DSL route that implements a Wire Tap pattern:
from("direct:start") .to("log:foo") .wireTap("direct:tap") .to("mock:result");
The second way you can define routes is using a Spring Framework XML configuration file. The advantage of using an XML file is that it changing a route requires no recompilation.
The following example shows an XML route that implements the same Wire Tap pattern as shown in the previous section:
<route> <from uri="direct:start"/> <to uri="log:foo"/> <wireTap uri="direct:tap"/> <to uri="mock:result"/> </route>


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By Sarah Einselen Pharos-Tribune
---- — "We see skilled labor employment not as a problem anymore," said Steve Easley.
"It's a crisis."
Easley, business manager for United Labor Group, one of the Dilling Group companies, described the difficulty he's had finding welders and electricians to fill positions with the Dilling Group, an industrial and mechanical construction company based in Logansport.
Many local workers are unskilled, and still more have experience — but in doing the job with the wrong procedures, he said.
"I have other companies, other manufacturers that follow Dilling's people around because they want to hire them," Easley said. "There's nobody to build things in a skilled manner."
The Dilling Group's woes echo those of manufacturers across the country. Much has been written and talked about within the business world of the "skills gap," describing a widening breach between the proportion of mid-level skilled workers needed to keep the economy humming — ones with associate degrees or similar trade certifications — and the proportion of the general population that is headed toward that kind of mid-level training and career path.
A recent report by the Lumina Foundation, "A Stronger Nation through Higher Education," indicated about 65 percent of jobs will require some post-secondary education by the year 2020, but Cass County's post-high school educational attainment level remains at just under 22 percent.
On the other hand, it's unclear whether the skills gap is really as severe as all that. In a U.S. News report in June, Acting Secretary of Labor Seth Harris said that since wages aren't skyrocketing in the STEM jobs — that is, jobs which rely on science, technology, engineering and math skills — and positions aren't going unfilled for years, the skills gap may not be acute.
Whether it's a mere pain to industry or threatens its life, analysts have also differed on how to fix the problem. And that's where Easley said the Dilling Group is stepping in, in tandem with Ivy Tech Corporate College.
The two entities announced the creation of a four-year apprenticeship program last week aimed at providing full-time workers a route to certification as an industrial maintenance mechanic technician, in the process creating as many as 15 new full-time positions at local companies.
It's scheduled to begin Aug. 19 as long as the ideal number of applicants pass the thorough screening process. Easley doesn't foresee that to be a problem.
Any apprentices hired by the Dilling Group will be filling new positions created by the company, Easley indicated.
Ivy Tech-Kokomo Region chancellor Stephen J. Daily indicated the program is just one of several the college hopes to organize in the next several years, and encouraged other industrial businesses to partner with the college to provide apprenticeship positions.
"There are jobs available that require a variety of skills, and those skills do not appear in the current population," Daily said. It does the area no good, he added, to attract businesses with high-paying jobs "if we don't have a skilled work force to fill those jobs."
Representatives of the Dilling Group and Ivy Tech started laying out plans for the apprenticeship program in September 2012. Ivy Tech applied for certification about a month ago through the Indiana Department of Labor Apprenticeship so graduates' credentials could be recognized nationally. It obtained the certification.
Dilling has had its own in-house apprenticeship program for more than 30 years. That program trains employees primarily on specific equipment the company uses, explained Eric Ott, vice president of Dilling Group. The program has taken 150 to 200 Dilling employees through plumbing and electrical training, Ott said, and will continue to run as before. The new apprenticeship program is in addition to it, not in its place, Ott added.
The difference in the Ivy Tech-Dilling program will be that it includes college-level classroom instruction on broader topics instead of particular machinery.
Curriculum includes lessons on fasteners and anchors, craft-related mathematics, pumps and drivers, valves, construction drawings and material handling and hand rigging — and that's just the first year.
Each of the four years is designed to incorporate 144 hours of classroom instruction as well as 2,000 hours of on-the-job training — the equivalent of a standard work year at Dilling, said Easley.
Apprentices are paid standard rates for their work, with first-year participants earning a minimum of $10 per hour. The scale rises to a minimum $18 per hour by the fourth year. And that's just the minimum, Easley said.
Students, however, will also pay their way through the college classes. The cost per year is estimated at about $3,000, according to Ivy Tech staff.
"The big benefit," Easley emphasized, "is that the cost to them may be $3,000, but they're going to be working."
Program details: The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technician Program includes: • 576 hours of classroom instruction over four years • 8,000 hours of on-the-job training • Adheres to standards from the National Center for Construction Education and Research • May count toward an associate degree Application deadline is July 24 and the program starts Aug. 19 To learn about the application process, call Jim Saylor or Steve Easley at 574-753-3182 or email firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com.


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In counseling hundreds of engaged couples, Paul David Tripp has found they rarely listen to his warnings of the inevitable difficulties of marriage. Tripp receives calls from married couples after the trance of romance has worn off—they're ready to call it quits. It happens to everyone," Tripp writes. "It is the unavoidable reality of marriage. Somehow, someway, every marriage becomes a struggle. Spending time together is radically different from living together. Reasons for attraction become sources of irritation.
At some point you need something sturdier than romance. You need something deeper than shared interests and mutual attraction." In Tripp's new book, What Did You Expect??: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, he suggests that both the problem and solution can be summed up in one word: worship.
Tripp has shared marriage insights with thousands across the continent, and now he's extending the opportunity to our readers! Pick up your copy of What Did You Expect??: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage. From May 12th-May 17th we will open the flood gates for you to submit your marriage questions to Paul. Starting May 24th you'll want to tune into the Crossway blog where Paul will be answering select questions via video. We look forward to hearing from you in May!


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Missouri Fire Department Charged With Inadequately Training First Responders
An official with the Missouri Department of Health and has told the Northwest Fire Protection District that it must get a new medical director, and that it has conducted invalid emergency medical training.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS - An official with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has told the Northwest Fire Protection District that it must get a new medical director, that it has conducted invalid emergency medical training and steps need to be taken to protect the district while certification issues are resolved.
This information was aired publicly at a board meeting last week where a number of district residents said they want a new fire chief and a new board of directors.
Greg Natsch, Missouri Emergency Medical Services Training and Education Coordinator for HSS, says his office is very concerned about the absence of a medical director and the district not being authorized to conduct first responder training.
First responder class-ification denotes those who have received training that allows them to provide initial first aid to accident victims. First responders are typically firefighters.
"Under state law certain entities are required to have a medical director and Northwest fire falls into that category," Natsch said at the board meeting. "And after 1995 the state stopped certifying individual first responders. Agencies now are accredited by our office to conduct basic Emergency Medical Technician training, EMT training for paramedics, continuing education, first responders and emergency medical dispatch."
Natsch explained that Northwest Fire is not far from meeting the necessary requirements for becoming a certified training entity. He made several suggestions at what he called "band-aid" measures to protect the district until certain legal requirements are met.
First, he said, the district is not a recognized training entity and the certificates issued were not valid. The district has to stop all training classes and those who were certified by the district will have to take a refresher skills course and be retested by a certified training agency. It is not yet known if there will be a charge for the refresher classes or the testing.
"I am familiar with the lake area and the agencies which are training entities and will select one that would work best to get these first responders into refresher classes so they can be retested," Natsch said. "My office, not the district's board of directors or fire chief, will be responsible for calling all of the first responders on the district's roster to alert them of the changes and what they will need to do."
Those who completed or were in the midst of the six-month training for first responder certification in the district will have to take the course over.
In order to protect themselves on medical calls without the advice of a medical director, Natsch suggested that those who respond to medical calls in the district get approval from a physician at Lake Regional Health System.
"These measures offer a temporary patch to a very serious problem," Natsch said. "It is the path of least resistance to make sure there is not lapse in service while the district works out a solution."
Natsch's office is looking into alleged irregularities related to first responder training in the district.
According to court records, Sherry Hutchins of Roach became the district's medical director in 1991. She had her medical license suspended by the state on March 18, 2003 and revoked on July 24, 2003.
At least two of the district's first responder certifications were stamped with the signatures of Hutchins and Fire Chief Terry Walker assistant chief Chris Krise and district board member Jennifer Walker after Hutchins had been suspended by the state and less than two weeks before her license was revoked.
As far as the legality of training and the medical director, Natsch said his legal staff is reviewing the case. He said it is unlikely that any serious action will be taken by their office against the district unless the district fails to make necessary changes to come into compliance with state law.
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Chainlink Fencing
Chain Link FencingMcArthur is one of the leading trade merchants of chainlink fencing to construction & fencing contractors throughout the UK. Chainlink fence mesh, woven from steel wire, is probably the most widely used & versatile of all fencing fabrics available in a variety of wire gauges & mesh sizes to suit specific applications. Our chainlink fencing is available in three finishes
- Heavily galvanised
- P.V.C coated with a bright core
- Or for double protection, P.V.C coated with a galvanized wire core.
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Chainlink fences, from McArthur, are available compact wound & palletized. Standard PVC colours include green or black. Available in either barbed or knuckled edges or combination of both. Supplied standard in 12.5 m rolls.
Chainlink fencing products form part of our industrial fencing portfolio & are supplied with full technical understanding & support.


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San Francisco Public Library now has free conversational language groups.
The Intermediate Conversational Japanese Language Group is for adults who have some knowledge of the Japanese language and wish to practice their skills through interactions with a bilingual group leader. The class will focus on basic, conversational vocabulary and real world conversational topics.
The Japanese Language Group meets Sundays, beginning Sunday March 30, 2014 and will meet until Sunday Sunday July 27, 2014. This group will meet from 1:30p-3p.
The classes meet in the 3rd floor conference room of the Main Library, 100 Larkin Street. (Exception: The Sunday April 27, 2014 class will meet in the 1st floor Stong Conference Room.)
Please contact 415.557.4251 or firstname.lastname@example.com with questions and to sign up.
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text: Deep Purple is the heavy metal equivalent of Yes. Both bands sprung up in the late 1960's, flirted for awhile with the idea of combining classical music with rock, had a relatively brief early 1970s heydays in which they recorded their best albums, had some latter success upon reuniting in the mid-1980s, and have since faded into a long and uninspired twilight that has added little to their legacies. Like Yes, most of Deep Purple's best music resides on a handful of albums ("Machine Head," "Made in Japan," "Perfect Strangers") and any anthology album simply sweeps the other bits and pieces together into one package. As single disc anthologies go, "The Very Best of Deep Purple," is as tightly packed as it could be (just a tad over 75 minutes of music). And while you can always quibble about track selection around the margains on a disc lke this (I'd have chosen the title track of the band's 1984 comeback album "Perfect Strangers," for example) all of the band's best known tunes are here, including "Smoke on the Water," "Space Truckin'," "Hush," "Woman from Tokyo," "Knocking at Your Back Door." It's also no accident that about 12 of the 15 tunes included were recorded by Purple's "classic" lineup with BOTH vocalist Ian Gillan and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Without either one or both of them, the Purples are little better than just another arena rock band. The CD booklet contains lengthy liner notes and photographs from various periods in the band's history.Overall, a decent single disc anthology album that will be of most interest to the casual fan.


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The authors would like to acknowledge that data used in this study comes from the local Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) Associations across the State of Illinois. Without their cooperation, information as comprehensive and accurate as this would not be available for educational purposes. FBFM, which consists of 5,700 plus farmers and 60 professional field staff, is a not-for-profit organization available to all farm operators in Illinois. FBFM staff provide counsel along with recordkeeping, farm financial management, business entity planning and income tax management. For more information, please contact the State FBFM Office located at the University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at 217.333.5511 or visit the FBFM website at www.fbfm.org.
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It is an accepted fact that Australia has a productivity problem. But it is a problem that can be addressed with the right policies.
The Coalition, if elected to government next year, has committed itself to taking immediate action to work to provide the business environment that will enable business to lift Australia's productivity performance so we can grow a stronger economy. The Coalition's commitment will include encouraging more people into the workforce – especially women.
Research by JBWere indicates a potential increase of Australia's GDP of 11% and Grattan Institute research indicates that greater female participation indicates a potential increase in Australia's GDP of $25 billion. Women in Australia also contribute disproportionately to the unpaid care economy, which was worth an estimated $650 billion in 2009-10.
That is equivalent to 21.4 billion hours, 11.1 million full-time jobs, or just over half of the national GDP of this country and none of this unpaid care is recognised by superannuation contributions.
The optimal way to assist women to achieve their best at work, at home and in the community is to restore stability to the economy and provide a framework, through a genuine paid parental leave scheme, reform of the childcare system and flexible and modern workplace culture and practice, for them to make decisions about how to structure their lives in the most productive way.
The main disincentive for parents to work is that they cannot find childcare that they can pay for and that meets their needs. This has been backed by ABS data that shows 110,000 Australian parents could not access employment because they cannot find suitable childcare. That is why if you want to talk seriously about improving workforce participation and productivity in this nation, you need root and branch reform of the childcare system – not a tinkering at the edges. Australia needs a better childcare system that's less geared to 8am-to-6pm institutional care.
The Coalition's promised Productivity Commission review of childcare has been backed by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick. We will look at all the options including on-site childcare, the provision of nannies, extending the childcare rebate and any other recommended measures and are prepared to "think outside the box".
The "thinking outside the box" approach was exemplified by Broderick when she was working at what was then the law firm Blake Dawson Waldron. Broderick became the first part-time partner at the firm, and then when three women in her team fell pregnant at once, she hired for a secretarial position a woman who had worked as a nanny for years and would be able to assist when childcare arrangements – as they sometimes do – did not work out.
Last month, global oil giant Caltex announced the introduction of a new scheme whereby primary carers who return to work at Caltex after their paid parental leave will receive incentives such as an extra 12% annual bonus until their child turns two. Caltex has done the numbers on this, and its chair, Elizabeth Bryan, says only a small number would need to return to work to make the program worthwhile.
In retaining more women in its workplace, Caltex is helping to boost the pool of super its female employees will have to draw on in retirement, and increasing their financial security. The company is increasing the pool of taxation the government has to draw on, and reducing the likelihood that these women will need to draw a pension when they do retire.
It's something I've written and spoken at length about in the Senate, but I again want to highlight the benefits of the Coalition's paid parental leave scheme.
Australia is one of only two countries where parental leave isn't based on people's actual wage. The Coalition's position stresses the point that parental leave should be no different than any other kind of leave, and should therefore be administered at the ordinary rate of pay. Parental leave, after all, is supposed to be a workplace entitlement, not a welfare one. That is why the Coalition's scheme will pay a woman her real wage up to $75,000 for 26 weeks' leave, and will also include superannuation at the statutory rate.


text: The problem with Sooner fans today is that they are completly and udderly spoiled. This coming from a self proclaimed "biggest sooner fan" in the world. I live in Texas on top of that. How quickly we all forget the 12-22 record of John Blake before Stoops took over. I would take Bob Stoops over any other coach in the country. You people forget that Oklahoma is not just a football team......it's a program. How many programs out there can tell recruits year in and year out that in their four years at Oklahoma (Assuming they don't go pro early or transfer) that they have a shot at playing for at least one National Championship maybe even two while at OU. Maybe 5 programs in the country can boast this claim. Before you spoiled Sooner fans try to through out the baby with bath water ask yourself this question......If you really want Stoops out at OU, how would you feel about your Sooners facing another team coached by Bob Stoops?


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It's the newly designed sports car that's been on the tip of everyone's tongues – the 2013 Scion FR-S in Central Florida. This sleekly aggressive car is the new brainchild of Scion and Toyota, and has everyday Orlando Toyota drivers and car enthusiasts alike talking about it. The biggest selling point? The low starting MSRP – the new Scion FR-S at Toyota of Orlando has a starting price of just $24,955. Not a bad price tag for a car that majorly delivers in terms of both appearance and performance!
At Toyota of Orlando, the new Scion FR-S in Central Florida is available in both manual and automatic transmissions, although the automatic is equipped with steering-wheel mounted shifters to ensure you get the driving experience you prefer. FR-S stands for front-engine rear-drive sport, and it delivers on its promise of superior handling, speed, and appearance. Decked out with a unique 4-cylinder Boxer engine (which is smaller and flatter but still lends a great performance), the 2013 Orlando Scion FR-S sits low to the ground, which enhances its maneuverability and steering through a lower center of gravity. It's also quick, and pulls in 28mpg to help save some pennies at the pump.
The exterior of the new Scion FR-S at our Toyota dealership in Central Florida has Orlando Toyota drivers lining up for a test drive. Like we mentioned, it sits low to the ground, giving it a more aggressive stance than move vehicles. The Orlando Scion FR-S is available in a multitude of colors, including Firestorm, Hot Lava, and Ultramarine. It sits on 17inch alloy wheels, and has daytime running lights and a dual exhaust. Additionally, at Toyota of Orlando the Scion FR-S is available with accessories to further enhance its exterior appearance, like mudguards and a rear bumper applique!
The interior of the new Orlando Scion FR-S comes with impressive standard features revolving around different tenets of performance. For convenience, it includes elements like cruise control, a remote keyless entry system, and power windows with one-touch automatic up/down. For style, the Scion FR-S in Central Florida features sport bucket front seats, unique red stitching, sport pedals, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. For technology, the Scion FR-S in Orlando includes an excellent Pioneer sound system, Bluetooth capabilities, and iPod connectivity, as well as HD Radio abilities.
The Scion FR-S in Central Florida also comes with the Scion version of ToyotaCare, deemed Scion Boost! You'll get 2 years or 25,000 miles of complimentary routine maintenance, as well as roadside assistance. At Toyota of Orlando, you'll additionally get Toyota's Star Safety System on your new Orlando Scion vehicles. This innovative safety technology includes elements like Vehicle Stability Control, Brake Assist, and Smart Stop Technology.
Don't miss out on this amazing new Scion in Orlando – Toyota of Orlando can't keep the Scion FR-S on the lot, so you had better hurry! We also host a great selection of new Scion cars at our Toyota dealership in Central Florida, so you'll have an amazing variety from which to choose. If a new car isn't in the cards, ask about our used cars in Orlando! Our new Orlando Toyota dealership is off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall – stop by today!


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It's that time of year again! We asked around the office this week to see what everyone was loving this season and here's what we found. Don't forget to share what your loving or coveting this spring too!
"I've been wearing Natural Definition Mascara in Brown almost everyday for the past few weeks and I can't get enough of it. The Brown in particular brightens the eyes."- Sara, Marketing
"I love Melon Satin Matte Blush for spring and it pairs perfectly with Orchid Pearluster Eyeshadow" -Candice, Customer Care
"The Gaia Collection is so different for spring and I think that's why I'm drawn to it. It's strong and wearable, perfect for nights out." -Hannah, Operations
"When I think spring I think of the shade green and Atlantis Pearluster Eyeshadow is a gorgeous wearable shade of green that I love to wear." Charlene, Operations
"Lotus Lip Tint is such a fun berry shade for spring. If I'm in a rush, I'll dust on some foundation, mascara and then pop some Lotus on and it looks like a full spring look." – Alyson, Marketing
"Sombra Contour Powder is the best mult-tasker for spring! You can use it to contour, add warmth to the skin, and also as an eyeshadow." – Kate, CEO
"Tigereye Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow has to be my favorite because I wear it every single day!" – Karin, Operations
"It's all about brows for me. The #33 Liner/Brow Brush is definitely in my bag for spring." -Urmila, Sales
"I am really into Olympia Radiant Finishing Powder right now. I usually wear Keiko Satin Finishing Powder for it's matte finish in the winter but I'll be wearing it's radiant counterpart all spring and summer long." -Portia, Operations
We're loving the au naturale no-makeup makeup look that is fresh for spring, proving that less really is more sometimes. Follow these simple steps to achieve that barely-there makeup look that will enhance your skin tone and natural features. There's no harm in saving the shimmer for summer!
1. Moisturize your skin with your favorite moisturizer. We love to use coconut oil!
2. Apply a layer of your favorite shade of Satin Matte Foundation with a #25 Foundation Brush.
3. With a #23 Kitten Brush pop a Pink Satin Matte Blush into the apples of the cheeks and blend upward on the cheekbones to the hairline.
4. Prep the eyes with a wash of Champagne Pearluster Eyeshadow using a #39 Large Eyeshadow Brush. This particular shade brightens the eyes and conceals any discoloration on the lids. The perfect nude!
5. Tightline your lids with either Espresso or Black Satin Matte Eyeliner using a #33 Eyeliner/Brow Brush to enhance the eyes even more. Remember to make the line thin for a more natural look.
6. Apply a layer of Natural Definition Mascara in Brown to liven up your lashes.
7. Use Sweet Pea Lip Tint to give lips a healthy shine and hint of natural color.
Sombra Contour Powder is deeply pigmented to enhance natural bone structure and sculpt the face by creating shadow and definition. Whether you want to make your face thinner, your nose longer or your cheekbones stand out, adding shadows give the appearance of depth to balance your overall face shape.
Swirl your #7 Half Moon Brush in Sombra Contour Powder and outline your hairline or sweep it along your jawline for a stronger jawbone. This versatile shaping powder is a luxurious matte for a natural finish. The Half Moon Brush is the perfect shape to sculpt your naturally gorgeous bone structure and is on sale for a limited time only!
Dust, glow and go!
Formerly known as our "Luminous Shimmer Powders," our natural mineral Highlighters are a great pick-me-up for the cheeks, forehead, eyes and shoulders. Lightly dust under the eyes, above the brows and on the browbone to add life and brightness to your peepers, or add a dab above your cupid's bow for a fuller pout.
Incandescent and brightening, our Highlighters can also perk up your complexion, accentuate the features you love and add an overall youthful, healthy glow. They are free of irritants, dyes, fillers, gluten and toxins and certified natural by BDIH. Go ahead—highlight and radiate your inner beauty. It's illuminating.
Greek mythology tells us that out of Chaos Gaia was born. As the creator of the universe she is mother earth, and everything that exists in the world originates from her. Gaia represents strength, power, creation, and maternal nurturing. Inspired by this, we created a collection of strong earth tones. Our Gaia Collection features two Limited Edition Eyeshadows, and our all new Limited Edition Radiant Finishing Powder. The eyeshadow in Chaos is a fiery copper, Celestial eyeshadow is a deep blacked gold, and Radiant Finishing Powder in Sacred is a soft glowing peach. Together these shades create a strong and enchanting look. Follow these simple steps to achieve this powerful look:
1. Start by applying a sheer layer of Satin Matte Foundation (Sara's shade is Warm 1) using the #25 Foundation Brush.
2. With the #17 Blush Brush add just a touch of Satin Matte Blush in Carnation to the apples of the cheeks.
3. Lightly dust Radiant Finishing Powder in Sacred along the forehead, cheekbone and jawline; as you would with a bronzer or highlighter. The #23 Kitten Brush is the perfect tool for the job, this way you will get a sheer glowing application.
4. With the #37 Eye Blending Brush sweep the Sacred Radiant Finishing Powder from the lash line to brow bone. This acts as a nice base and brow bone highlight.
5. Pick up a small amount of Chaos on the #39 Large Shadow Brush. Then work the shadow into the bristles, spritz with water, and pat the shadow onto your lid and into the crease.
6. Dampen your #33 Angle Liner Brush with water and blend with Celestial to create a liquid liner. Apply Celestial to the upper and lower lash line for intense definition. Bring the line as close to your lashes as possible.. Extend the liner slightly past your natural lash line and wing it up for an eye widening effect.
7.. With the #36 Pointed Crease Brush blend (dry) Celestial along your crease, but concentrate the color along your outer crease.
8. Coat your lashes with several layers of Natural Definition Mascara in Black to add drama.
9. Finish the look with Rhubarb Lip Tint to moisturize and enhance your natural lip color.
Kate Hudson looked radiant on the red carpet at this year's Oscars event. Her elegant 40's inspired look was complimented by her sun-kissed glowing skin, subtle smoky eye, and nude lip. We have recreated Kate's picture perfect look using Alima Pure products in these 10 simple steps below.
1. Start with the Satin Matte Foundation that matches your skin tone. If you haven't found your match yet, you might want to use our Foundation Selector. To keep your look dewy and light, try mixing your foundation with some of your moisturizer in the palm of your hand and apply as you would a liquid foundation.
2. Sweep Mauna Loa Bronzer into the hollows of the cheek and blend to your hairline to great some warmth and contour to the face.
3. Highlight with Lumina Luminous Shimmer Powder across your cheekbones, forehead and down the bridge of the nose with a #23 Kitten Brush.
4. With a #33 Liner/Brow Brush and a light hand define your eyebrows with your eye brow color of choice. We suggest Blond for lighter brows, Raven and Mahogany for medium brows, and Espresso for the darkest of brows.
5. Define the top and bottom lash lines with Black Satin Matte Eyeliner using a wet #33 Liner/Brow Brush.
6. Apply Champagne Pearluster Eyeshsadow all over the lid up to the brow to prep the lid.
7. To add warmth to lid apply Mocha Pearluster Eyeshadow into the corners of the eyelid and wing out while blending back to the eye.
8. For a little something special sweep Carnavale Luminous Shimmer Liner right into the corners of the eyelids and blend with the Mocha with a #37 Blending Brush.
9. Liberally apply two coats of the Natural Definition Mascara in Black.
10. Finish the look with Sweet Pea Lip Tint for a naturally gorgeous pink pout.
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Posts Tagged 'always a friend'
Posted in Closer to God, life, QUOTE, tagged a bit of myself, always a friend, Closer to God, inspirational quotes, life, quotes, reflections, silence speaks on March 7, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
I Love Surprises
Posted in AFCC Global Tambayan, Apostles Filipino Catholic Community, blessings, food, friends, friendship, guilty pleasures, silence speaks, tagged AFCC friends, always a friend, Apostles Filipino Catholic Community, blogging, Faith, food, friends, friendship, life on June 26, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Gosh, I was like "oh, oh, where have you been" upon seeing the faces of my three friends two of whom I've last seen almost a year ago. And to think this is the first time that they came over here at the house to visit me.
Thank God for surprises! When He tickles you with one, He makes sure that it is really something you will treasure, maybe long after the laughter, the giggles and endless smiles are gone. Yesterday was another day "worth-remembering". That's really my favorite line, the worth-remembering people, events and surprises in my life. There are moments when you just look up and say a prayer or two that He is giving you another beautiful day to put in the treasure chest of your memories.
Yesterday was such a lovely day spent with friends from my Catholic apostolate group, the Apostles Filipino Catholic Community. It all started about two years ago when Fr. Louie Coronel, OP created an online page at Facebook. AFCC has actually been in existence as a Catholic organization in Rome for the last twenty years. We cater to the global Pinoys and share reflections, news, ideas, and ways of strengthening our Faith and our own journeys as Catholics. We finally met some of the members in two successive gatherings last year at Bahay Dominiko, Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City. Meeting face to face, realizing that they were not just names and pictures on Facebook was awesome. Truly, God works in wondrous ways. Forming friendship with people younger than you are, (they could be your sons and daughters) sharing their own spiritual journeys in life, sharing their own pain with you and sharing their thoughts and aspirations are clear affirmations that everything is possible when you look together and look forward in the same direction. Friendship is a lovely thing, don't you think?
Imagine six hours of sharing and laughter, talking about anything under the sun, touching on such serious subjects like life's travails and journeys and yes, we even touched on subjects like the stock market and how it works, life in a bank as an employee, life of a OFW, photography, faith, and places we want to explore and dream of visiting – they are an eclectic mix of topics alright.
We had a yummy lunch of grilled pork steak, roasted chicken, grilled liempo, sautéed mixed veggies and the ginataang santol which I cooked earlier. Reymon, Joan and Lilet said that this is the first time they have tasted santol cooked as a dish. It went well with the grilled meat. I jokingly asked them, "Did I pass?" and Reymon laughingly answered,"Wow, ang sarap po Mommy." Late in the afternoon, we harvested calamansi in the backyard for Lilet to take home. It was such a joy seeing them enjoying themselves picking calamansi despite the afternoon shower which turned into a heavy downpour before they left.
Oh, the joys of meeting and hugging each other, and smiling at the thought of shared jokes remembered – what a lovely gift – having friends! And I'd like to end this blog with these words for they briefly describe what friendship is all about. It was written by Dinah Maria (Mulock) Craik.
Oh, the comfort –
The inexpressible comfort of feeling
safe with a person,
Having neither to weigh thoughts,
Nor measure words — but pouring them
All right out — just as they are –
Chaff and grain together –
Certain that a faithful hand will
Take and sift them –
Keep what is worth keeping –
and with the breath of kindness
Blow the rest away.
How Do You Comfort A Friend?
Posted in Faith, friends, life, tagged a bit of myself, always a friend, Faith, photography, silence speaks on March 15, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Your presence is enough because sometimes words are inadequate but silence says a lot!
Posted in Faith, friends, friendship, life, tagged a bit of myself, always a friend, friends, friendship, life, thoughts and ramblings on February 10, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I am re-posting this because it exactly echoes what I feel at the moment, the trying times of seeking answers and finding everything jumbled. I wrote this more than two years ago. I am glad though of having friends around who care, praying for me every step of the way.
I remember an old friend who used to say, "The journey to life is an endless struggle on perilous paths of treacherous stones and storms". For one so young he surely looked at the world with open eyes and between the two of us, I was more of the dreamer than he was. I had this penchant for collecting quotes from almost every book that comes into my hands, filling up three full notebook of quotations my entire college life. He was really a big influence to me – appreciating good poetry, good books and yes, quotes that somehow played a big chunk of what I called my "sentimental" moments.
"Live the dream", he would say. I do. I did. And I like to think that somehow, in between wakefulness and dreamland, life was real. Why am I remembering? Why the sudden recall? Or is this one of those moments that makes one wander far beyond, going far off to a place of childhood dreams? I really don't know. I just saw the place where we used to walk and talk, and dream about big things that only the young would think of and I suddenly pictured his smiling face, creating a sense of sudden longing. Memories sometimes have that power to make one lonely and alone.
I would have liked to share that I am going through a phase in my life full of so much pain. But I can hear his voice saying, "Life is never perfect". And he would understand. And I would tell him that I am brave enough to face it all.
How true, life is never perfect and when you expect too much from it, you'll just be disappointed. Special thanks to my ever thoughtful friends Lovell, Lilet and Fr. Louie, thanks a lot for listening!
But Life Has To Go On
Posted in AFCC Global Tambayan, Apostles Filipino Catholic Community, blessings, silence speaks, tagged always a friend, Apostles Filipino Catholic Community, Closer to God, life on January 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The other day, I met a friend whom I haven't seen in years and she asked how I was. I told her, I am sharing my journey now as a cancer survivor. Whereas before my blogs were all about my treatment and chemotherapy, now I get to meet lots of people through an online Apostolate, the Apostles Filipino Catholic Community and it makes life more meaningful!
Despite all the setbacks, life has to go on. And I am now beginning to realize that He put me here for some other purpose and I am doing it the best way I can. Reaching out, touching people and I get a real high when I hear from them and they treat me like I am a long-lost relative – a mommy to most, a tita to some, an ate to everyone . And to all of you there, even if not all of you have the chance to visit my blog, I'm grateful. You add meaning to my life.
I Miss Reading Rod McKuen
Posted in silence speaks, tagged always a friend, life, literature and Fiction, poem, postaday2011, Rod McKuen, silence speaks, thoughts on December 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The stars are out tonight sending sinews of hope for a better tomorrow. Just looking at the pictures of the victims of typhoon Sendong and listening to the news of how more than a thousand died and many more missing makes me feel depressed somehow. As I have always said before, you can never really empathize unless you were a victim yourself and experienced the same thing they are experiencing right now. Typhoon Ondoy made me wary of the things it brought and the lessons learned and until now, every time it rains, I still feel that uncertain fear. But life has to go on despite everything right?
Yes, in times like these, I resort to reading poems or sometimes just focus on inspirational books to get by. One of my early favorites (aeons ago, since I was still in college when I found him) is Rod McKuen. It's a little uncanny when you find an author who exactly echoes your thoughts and what you feel right at that moment that you need to reassure yourself that everything is well. I miss my only book I had of his works but at least I could google him up and still enjoy reading his thoughts.
There should be some silence in this place so thought can harvest things it's lately caught. I hope that you will take this as a resting space. A bench provided just before the clearing up ahead.
Arms around me these past years have not been commonplace, your comfort passed to me from out there, somewhere – dare we call it outer space, has kept me safe. Your thought embraces better than the memory's triumph over time. I have longed for you, thought up songs for you, missed and mourned you as the times passed past. Here you are. Brought back to me by your wish mixed with mine. Noise cannot touch us here. I will try and make for you the calmest place there is within this loud and getting louder world.
No map to help us find the tranquil flat lands, clearings calm, fields without mean fences. Rolling down the other side of life our compass is the sureness of ourselves. Time may make us rugged, ragged round the edges, but know and understand that love is still the safest place to land.
The journey back is always longer than the forward run.
Cats have it all – admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it.
Once I thought ideas were exceptions not the rule. That is not so. Ideas are so plentiful that they ride on air. You have only to reach out and snatch one.
Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.
Glimpses From The Heart (Or The Things That Make Me Smile)
Posted in blogging, family, inspiration, life, more books, rainy days, ramblings, silence speaks, tagged a bit of myself, always a friend, blogging, family life, friends, home garden, my daughter's wedding, postaday2011, silence speaks, thoughts and ramblings on October 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Oh well, the past few days have been simply that – happy to some extent. What a difference a day makes and what lovely thoughts one holds in a heartbeat.
- receiving an e-mail from a friend whom I haven't seen for the last ten years. She said she reads my blogs and I was surprised. "So I am updated on what's happening in your life more than you know." It's indeed so touching to learn that although you don't talk much and communication is just a text or two once or twice a year, she never forgets.
- hugging a recently found book that I dreamed of buying for the last few months and it turned out that I enjoyed every page and was delighted in every stringed word. It's one such delicious read that the characters linger long after I have read the last page and closed the book. Sigh with a smile :), and that reads, "Could I ever write something like that in my lifetime?"
- waking up early to see the sunrise I've missed for so long because the rains chose to linger, drenching everything in the garden. Even the Koi are probably happy to feel the sun on their backs while they are busy swimming back and forth, back and forth until I give up watching because my eyes hurt.
- thinking of that one summer that I felt the touch of raindrops on my face, diffusing the heat for a while.
- counting the days till Christmas. I've blogged time and again that the Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. And these are happy times that one cherishes and treasures.
- making my countdown on the big day – my daughter's wedding. I am excited to see her walk down the aisle with the man she loves. A lot of friends are teasing me, "Would you cry during her wedding day?" I probably would but they would be tears of joy.
- the joy of meeting new-found friends and seeing them finally after several months of online chats. I could still remember the shared laughter and the spark in our eyes just being together – no holds barred, no rules followed.
- reading a tweet from someone I never thought would read my silly posts on Twitter. :)
- experimenting with a new recipe in the kitchen and having that big smile on my face because the hubby and the kids like it.
- replenishing my TBR list and remembering to jot down lovely quotes while reading.
- ah, yes, eating dirty ice cream in a hamburger bun instead of ice cream cone. It makes me remember those high school days in UST when having one during recess time is total bliss. That was how simple life was back then.
- dreaming of having my favorite Jubileum ensaymada for afternoon snack. It's the best in town.
- Sunday mornings with hubby and the kids – lingering on the dining table while sharing cups of coffee, scrambled eggs and hot pan de sal.
- playing with our dogs in the garden – the errant Suki always trying to find an opportunity to run wild outside when the gate is open, our half-breed Rottweiler dog Meatloaf slowly inching her way inside the house and stopping at the rug near our kitchen door, waiting for a signal that she could come in and stay inside for a while. Our aging dog Boo which has been with us for I don't know how long. She's the only one that never venture out of the gate because she's really growing old. And of course, our youngest dog Gray always wagging his tail and sticking out his tongue until we call his name.
- the sweet scent of Gardenia in bloom and the flowers growing in our garden. I recently bought some hanging plants and they are thriving nicely despite the rain.
- listening to the sound of those tiny birds outside our bedroom window early in the morning.
I could go on and on, there are just so many things that make my day complete. Life is good, thank God!
I Wish
Posted in Bank of the Philippine Islands, friends, friendship, guilty pleasures, silence speaks, tagged a bit of myself, always a friend, friendship, postaday2011 on October 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."- Anais Nin
Things always get a bit hectic during Mondays. Since we consider Sunday as family day, we just relax and enjoy each other's company but when Monday comes, household chores are a little tiring. But with it comes little surprises that gladden the heart.
I was pleasantly surprised to hear from a friend whom I haven't seen for quite some time. Leng, also used to work at Bank of the Philippine Islands but she left ahead of me, I think. She recently subscribed to my blog here at WordPress and told me that she regularly read it every week. Joey, who is still with BPI, Leng and I were carpool buddies aside from working at the same bank in Makati. Everyday, we would go home together and an hour of travel, (make that an hour and a half when there is traffic) usually becomes a lively sharing, or a heated discussion or plain laughing with each other while remembering some old jokes. Our favorite topics of course are our respective families. There are times when we come to the office early and spend the morning sipping hot coffee and eating burger and fries at the Jollibee branch at Enterprise Center. Those were the days that I miss today. And I wish I would be able to see them both sometime.
Another friend shared a lovely video by the group Bread. I am listening to it as I write this. Clouds – a favorite song from way back and I just love the intro music . He personally dubbed it. Clouds, aside from flowers are my favorite subjects in photography. They always fascinate me.
Friends And Then Some
Posted in a tribute, birthdays, blessings, books, friends, life, silence speaks, tagged a bit of myself, always a friend, books, friends, friendship, literature and Fiction, postaday2011, silence speaks on October 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It was a lovely day alright – celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, touching base with friends and just enjoying the cool weather without rain.
Did I tell you that October is my favorite month? It's for the simple reason that it is my birth month. It's twenty days more to go and I'll be turning
54 55 56. Never mind, I don't feel like I am turning 55 anyway. They always say that age is just a number besides your name. Trite as it may sound, having added numbers to your age does not guaranty that you are matured and wise enough to face life. Life should be lived day by day, no matter how difficult it may seem. There is always something to look forward to, something to reminisce and something to enjoy. Friends do play important roles in one's well-being. And friends somehow make our day complete.
This morning, I went to LBC Express to send a rosary to a friend. I promised her the last time we saw each other that I'll make one in her favorite color which is pink. She asked me why I chose today to send it to her so I just said, it's kind of fitting for her to have another one on the Feast Day of the Holy Rosary. The girl at the counter of LBC was smiling when she asked me the content of the envelope lined in bubble wrap. We talked about our devotions to Saint Padre Pio and she told me that she goes to the St. Padre Pio Chapel to hear mass with her son. Then she said, "Swerte naman ng friend niyo ma'am, may nagmamahal sa kanya". I laughed and when I left she said, "Ingat po." How nice to meet people who have ready smiles on their faces, friendly enough to talk to and never hesitate to say thank you. Such simple gestures that could really make your day.
Four years ago today, I met a friend online through Friendster. He is a friend of my daughter , met him during their college days in UST back in 2001. So I sent a few lines via text to remind him of how we met.
"It's been four years since someone asked, "How can I help you"? over at Friendster and that was the start of a beautiful friendship. Do you remember?"
And he texted back, "Haha, happy friendship day! Things are still vivid to you. It is just like yesterday. Maraming salamat sa presensya."
Back in 2007, Friendster was the only social media that I knew and while my daughter was scanning her friends' list, I saw Lovell wearing a cassock so I looked at his profile and he politely inquired how he can be of help. So I told him that we met back in 2001 when they had their trip to Davao with my daughter sponsored by the university. He was still a college student then and that's how it started. After four years, I now have another son because we have adopted him into the family. He told me once that I am his spiritual mother although I could not completely grasp what that means. He is now a Dominican brother and will probably be ordained soon. I am praying hard for him that he realizes his dream of becoming a priest.
Going to the mall won't be complete without visiting National Bookstore. I saw Samantha Sotto's book Before Ever After. I was curious about the book since I read one of my friends' book review and how she met Samantha Sotto and had an interview with her. Samantha is a Filipina, great-granddaughter of Sen. Vicente Sotto. Before Ever After is her first attempt at writing a book. So there it was on NBS' Bestseller list. I was thinking, I could buy it as an advance birthday gift for myself. At the price of P499.00 , a trade paperback edition, it's reasonable enough.Then one of the staff of NBS saw me and she said there will be a three-day sale at the mall starting October 16 so she suggested that I come back since they might mark it down a bit. I waited all these months to get a copy so another week won't make a difference. And it's a good reason to justify a little splurge on books since I intend to add a copy of one of Max Lucado's .
It's my birthday after all!


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World at Large hits the streets May 26 with three Manitoba release parties set for May 28-30. Check out the shows page for details on the CD release concerts in Winnipeg, Brandon and Onanole. Mail order the record on the music page, or check itunes in the coming days, it will be ready to download soon.
Here's a blurb from the official release press release: World at Large is the fourth record by the eclectic chamber folk ensemble the Dust Poets. Melding perceptive and melodic songwriting with the creative juices of five sensitive and worldly musicians, the Dust Poets have spent the last seven years touring across North America honing the trademark sound that binds World at Large together. Drawing on folk, bluegrass, gritty alt-country and 60's soul, while tackling topics such as homelessness, loss, life on the road, and the pitfalls of an oil-crazed culture, it's the band's distinct personality that shines through on World at Large. Eager fans of the band will find all the stunning vocals, daring arrangements, and insightful lyrics the Poets are known for in their most polished and personal effort yet.
World at Large was produced by Lloyd Peterson and the Dust Poets and recorded by Lloyd Peterson at Wonder Dog Recording in Winnipeg, MB. The record was mixed by Grammy Award nominated engineer Shawn Pierce in Winnipeg, and mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound in New York, NY.


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Over the past few day, I cant help but notice a significant decline of activity in this blog. The admins have gone lazy, didn't even bother writing a recap for the bucks - rockets game (good job, kmart, 36 pts).
So here's me trying to stir something up, a subject that I'm sure everyone have had thoughts about: Lowry & Brooks.
I won't bore everyone by going back and writing about how Lowry stepped up in AB's absence. Lets's have a look at what's happening now.
Over the last 5 games:
HOU 108 - BOS 102: Both AB and Kyle Lowry started with Martin out with a sore wrist. Lowry played a solid game, 17 points and dishing out 8 assist. AB played even better, 24 points, and went 5 - 8 from 3 point land, oh yeah, he closed the game up as well, something Lowry can't do.
OKC 118 - HOU 112: Again, both AB and Lowry started this game, both putting up almost the exact same points and assists. AB: 17 points 5 assists, Lowry: 18 points 4 assists.
NO 110 - HOU 105: Martin is back and AB got benched. Lowry played well despite the loss: 28 points, 7 Assists, and 6 rebounds in 44 minutes, AB only played 15 mins and put up 9 points.
HOU 112 - ATL106: AB came off the bench and scored 24 points and had 10 assists in 28 minutes, while Lowry had 16 points in 33 minutes. Great win.
HOU 93 - MIL 84: Both AB and Lowry didn't perform well tonight. AB scored 5 and Lowry scored 4. Martin had a big night with 36.
-The trade deadline is near and I'm sure DM will include either AB or Lowry in a package. There are rumours in which Houston is still making a late push for Melo but I doubt that will surface.
-Right now, "2 much depth" is starting to be a problem in Houston's roster.
-Lowry can play consistently, doing a little bit of everthing, but will never have the ability to develop into a star.
-Brooks, when healthy is a border line all star calibre guard. He can close games(re call the Boston game, just an example). He is definitely quicker, more skilfull, and a better shooter than Lowry is. But consistency is a problem, we can't blame him though, he got hurt, and came back to find himself coming off the bench.
Can Brooks and Lowry co-exists? No doubt, they can, as seen from the win over Boston, in which both played very very well. But, we still have Kevin Martin.
-So, will it be Lowry - Martin? or AB - Martin at the backcourt? Now that Lowry has been a starter for a while, neither him or AB seems happy to come off the bench.
Bottom Line:
Trade AB or Lowry in a package deal. Bring Ish Smith back from the D league as a back up point guard, we always have Courtney Lee as another backup.
Do you like Lowry or AB better? please leave a comment below.


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Ingrid Roche
"Mapping Our Diverse Communities", Roche's innovative program idea, involves the students describing, in their own words and images, what their communities are like. By collaborating with other students, they will show the cultural variety of their communities through photography, videography, cartography, and through other forms of technology. They will explore a variety of multimedia skills and will use those skills to create a visual and audible storybook of their lives and community, showcasing their rich cultural backgrounds and ultimately, the rich cultural landscape of Boston. Students will draft and photograph places of importance within their communities and create maps highlighting important places within their neighborhoods. As a group, they will determine which aspects of their communities to share, keeping a focus on ethnic and linguistic diversity. They also will take photos and videos in their individual neighborhoods and create interactive web applications that will allow the viewer to click on photos and videos to hear more about their communities. They will share their work with the class and will share with the world through the Internet, the interactive web applications of their communities. Roche, who lives in Brookline, hopes the program will help students gain a deeper understanding of who they are.


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text: Lets face it, Perlozzo is not getting canned mid-season. So lets call a truce and give him a second chance. If he doesn't screw things up too bad from this point on and this team is where it should be, I won't demand he get fired this offseason. He's not going anywhere this season, so lets just do our best to live with him.