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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Lent and Sustainable Living
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The theme for Lent this year at my church is sustainable living.
"The word Lent comes from an old Anglo Saxon word meaning springtime. While often in the church, we think of Lent as a season of asceticism and denial, really at its heart, Lent is an opportunity for renewal and growth. Caring for creation in a way that is sustainable is part of Christian calling. Fasting is a traditional Lenten discipline. This year, why not fast from something that is destructive to creation."
- Pastor Shannon Anderson
Some ideas (from the church's Lenten devotional booklet):
Fast from disposable coffee cups or water bottles by carrying your own.
Fast from purchases at national chains by shopping at local stores.
Fast from individual automobile use for any destination in easy walking, bicycling, or public tranit distance.
Fast from energy and water use by taking a lukewarm shower and turning off the water while soaping up.
If you would like an electronic copy of the Lenten devotional booklet with many more ideas, please email me at leciaandalexi at yahoo dot com.
18 comments:
- Coffee with Cathy said...
Lecia -- Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas. I love the concept of fasting from destruction to creation for Lent. Much better for the earth than all of us giving up chocolate! And I've just read the heartfelt post about your grandmothers. I'm so glad you reminded us once again of things that truly are important.
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 4:41:00 AM PST
- KPiep said...
My church does not celebrate Lent, but the concept has always fascinated me. I really enjoyed this post - especially the different perspective it gives. Thanks!
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 4:56:00 AM PST
- Kwana said...
Lovely post and thoughts. Funny, I'm talking Lent today too but from a different perspective!
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 5:56:00 AM PST
- Ivy Lane said...
Like this post..always looking forward to the Lenten season and renewal...
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 5:57:00 AM PST
- Frau said...
Thanks for sharing those are all great ideas. I look forward to Lent each year and renewing what is important. Thanks
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 7:32:00 AM PST
- Elissa said...
i have always thought of lent more in the terms your pastor describes than in the terms of denial... always thinking it silly just to give some random thing up, without replacing it with something to grow you spiritually. these are thoughtful ideas and certainly in tune with being a good steward for what God has blessed us with. thanks for sharing!
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 7:57:00 AM PST
- Ina J Offret said...
I have recently begun to stay away from the BIG BOXES..... the locals needs our support, I holeheartedly agree!! xo
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8:17:00 AM PST
- Ina J Offret said...
Uh oh!! Excuse the typos above!!! xo The locals need our support, I wholeheartedly agree....
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8:19:00 AM PST
- Amy said...
I love all those ideas, and most of them I have already tried hard to implement. Though I must admit I don't know that much about lent. THanks for sharing.
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8:55:00 AM PST
- Stacy said...
Wow - it sounds like you go to a very progressive church! Those are all fantastic ideas.
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 9:40:00 AM PST
- Debra said...
Lecia~ Something for all of us to contribute to. And will result in good habits. I have started using my own travel mug for coffee and trying to use my own water bottle as much as possible. Thanks for the good ideas.
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11:01:00 AM PST
- Joyce said...
A great post, good ideas and things for all of us to carry-on after the season. xoxo
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11:38:00 AM PST
- heidi said...
GREAT ideas. Every little bit makes a difference.
xoh - Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11:58:00 AM PST
- Deidra said...
I love your perspective on Lent. Makes me think. I love that!
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 4:02:00 PM PST
- pve design said...
You make me want to be a better person and fast.
Love your fast ideas. - Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 12:25:00 AM PST
- Thimbleina said...
I do like this way of marking lent.
- Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 4:57:00 AM PST
This is so wonderful. What a great priest you have--very cool! The Lenten Season has come a long way since I was a kid. Our priest puts one of those large empty Poland Springs water bottle in the lobby and it acts like a giant "Rice Bowl" for the adults. It began just collecting spare change from handbags and pockets and now holds all sorts of paper money. Last year someone dropped a $100 in!
Paula Fowler - Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 6:57:00 AM PST
- susie said...
Lent has always been a powerful idea for me, but not having a Christian background, have never known much about it. Thanks for your perspective.
Really, I was moved to write about the amazing love and generosity your blog generates. Way to go, Girl. We need more like you.
Susie - Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 7:49:00 AM PST


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At Landa Corp, for instance, the first five minutes of the highly produced presentation on Nanography had skin-suit-clad performers doing a dance that didn't have much to do with the topic at hand, but was still visually engaging. Just one example of some of the eye-candy that's expected at drupa.
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Far more spectacular was the Cirque do Soliel performance at Xerox's stand. Cirque's troupe of acrobats wowed the audience with astounding aerial moves several times a day on a raised, springboard-equipped stage. It was part of a deal Xerox's services organization has with Cirque to handle much of its back office IT work, not an insignificant task for a global performing arts organization that's presently putting on 21 shows on six continents.
Once the Cirque show was over, Xerox seemed consistently busy focusing on its new iGen 150, the CiPress solid Inkjet press, and an innovative automated inline finishing option that enables documents to be produced on one press and finished on another. Basically, a bar-coded cover sheet for a given job contains all the job info. When the output stacker from say, a Nuvera 144, is moved to an iGen with inline finishing modules, the finishing for the Nuvera document will automatically take place on the iGen's back end. The finishing equipment can also be near-line, completely unconnected from a print engine and work the same way. This is a solid productivity move, and although it's so far just for booklets, Xerox says more will follow.
I at first dismissed the new iGen 150 as just being faster. OK, speed is good, but I'm a fan of image quality. So I looked at some of the output. Call me crazy, but it doesn't look like the iGen output I'm used to. The matte dry ink images really stunned me with their detail, crispness, clarity and depth of color. Even if the machine wasn't any faster, like say the iGen 4 model that can use the same toner, this quality is just superb.
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Other stands had outsized video screens, flashing lights and presenters who gave the same presentation several times a day, which in some cases came to feel a little like the movie "Groundhog Day." In fact, after four or five days there, the whole trade fair begins to feel that way, an observation that at least half a dozen people shared with me at various times.
Other stands encouraged attendee interaction. At Xeikon you could walk across the company's "Bridge of Innovation" that on one side had a wall with displays recounting Xeikon's record of innovation in digital printing since it rolled out its first digital press in 1993. The other side featured iPads containing info on the current product line and offered an augmented reality experience. By pointing the iPad at various Xeikon presses on the floor below, you could get more information on each product and its applications before taking a first-hand look at the machine and its output.
Another regular presentation walked attendees through the stand and gave them a glimpse of Trillium, the new high viscosity liquid toner system Xeikon will be rolling out in about 18 months. The current specs are for 60 meters per minute printing with toner-level quality and inkjet like operating costs.
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HP's presence had a coat-tail effect for other players, like Bell and Howell, which was stationed at the front of Hall 4 so visitors had to get past B&H to get to HP. The most interesting piece for anyone doing mailing was B&H's new Navigator interface that lets operators run the inserting system by simply talking to it. In turn, the system provides the operator with voice notifications on system and job status. Another excellent tool was the iQ software suite that lets an operator control multiple machines from a tablet, even when the machines are in remote locations.
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It's flagship Meteor DP 8700 was the centerpiece. This unique machine is a toner-based press that can print on just about anything. This has huge appeal for a great many shops that want the machine's versatility and appreciate its purchase price, which is substantially below that of the top-of-mind products from its larger competitors—especially when you factor in being able to print on many types of substrates. There was also plenty of interest in its JETvarnish 3D UV inkjet press, which offers flood and spot UV and the ability to add texture to an image at a reasonable cost.
We call it soccer here, but it's futbol to the rest of the world, and it's a big deal in most countries. So Canon had a trio of soccer players showing off their ball control skills using arms, knees, shoulders, heads and feet. The display regularly drew a modest crowd, which then wandered into the Canon stand.
I went in, too, seeking Océ equipment, which took a while to find. As several other press and analyst types have commented, it was curious that Canon relegated Océ—the real production side of the company—to a back corner of the stand with no signage, while populating the majority of the floor space with copiers and wide format machines. While those are both important to Canon, it's surprising that Océ's ColorStream and Jetstream inkjet systems weren't front and center at a trade fair focused on commercial and production printing—especially since Océ is a household name in much of Europe.
It made me glad that I had made the trip to Poing earlier in the week for a special showing of Océ solutions, because otherwise the business unit had little presence at drupa. Fortunately, Océ has more inkjet offerings than any of its competitors and is doing well in the marketplace.
There's still other stuff to talk about, and it's not all from the big players. But that's for next time.
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Picky and Fred, so sorry to say but both of your comments about Ms. Dunderdale not being educated are wrong and show a deficit in your own educations. One of the meanings of "educated" according to Dictionary .com is "to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling." Ms. Dunderdale's calling was that of politician. She started by first being an ordinary elected MHA, then became a minister in cabinet, this training and experience put her in a position to reach the pinnacle of her profession by becoming premier. Thus Ms. Dunderdale meets the requirements of the term "educated". So Picky, just as you can't become a hockey player by attending hockey games, so to, you can't become a cabinet minister or premier without first undergoing training in being a successful elected politician as Ms. Dunderdale has done. Fred, one of the reasons why a person becomes educated is to do well in life. One , but not the only one, of the distinguishing marks of how much a person has succeeded in life is how well they have done financially. There can be no question that Ms. Dunderdale has done very well financially. You even admitted she will have a "gold plated" pension. Remember, Fred, you and I will help pay for her wonderful pension whether we like it or not. Picky, to say a person, even though they graduated from high school, is not formally educated unless they have gone to a post-secondary institution is a form of snobbery. I hope this clears things up for you two. Doug Smith,GFW
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Doug, do yourself a favour and stop being so gullible.
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Mr. Wangersky, thank you for speaking out on this topic. I have been dismayed and disheartened to see the "leaders" of our province behaving like a bunch of high school bullies. Shame on them for conducting themselves in such a poor manner. How can they speak out against anti-bullying and wear pink t-shirts, when they themselves are bullies?
- Pierre Neary
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Definitely some smart advice for the Premier.
- Doug Smith
- September 18, 2012 - 13:33
Kim and Joy, I must take issue with your calling Ms. Dunderdale, "uneducated". That is just plain wrong. Your other terms may very well apply to her, but Ms. Dunderdale is not uneducated. She is one of only 10 premiers in the country and is bringing in over $150,000 a year and when she retires will have one of the best pensions in the province. Clearly not uneducated. Doug Smith, GFW
- Picky
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I think Kim and Joy were referring to Premier Dunderdale's lack of formal education; her profile on the government website states she "attended MUN"; no mention of graduating from any recognized post-secondary institution. I recently "attended" a rock concert, but it doesn't qualify me as a musician; I've "attended" hockey games, but I can't skate a lick. But, being uneducated, doesn't necessarily make Kathy stupid, it's just her actions, reactions, pig-headedness and stubbornness drives home the perception; that's all.
- Fred
- September 19, 2012 - 00:12
How is being an elected politician and gaining that gold plated pension the mark of someone "educated"? Sorry, Doug, that sound rather uneducated of you.
- Scott Free
- September 18, 2012 - 13:21
This is just the beginning of Tory backbenchers bailing ship. And, naturally, the Secret Society known as the Tory Party of NL will respond with a counterspin that the departing member was disengaged, meaning the springs broke on his bobblehead. For minister Burke to call Osbourne "deadwood" is more than just a bit offensive, its downright unparliamentary. But, then again, she is an expert on being deadwood; her track record speaks for itself. This response is straight out of the Tory handbook; in the chapter on departed members, instructions are clear to malign, degrade and belittle those who move on and leave the goodship Tory. The Tories have a long history of back-stabbing those who were once their own; Verge, Marshall, Manning and now Osbourne, but to name a few. And, its commical to hear Kent and others respond for they themselves are the real deadwood and as mere coattail politicians, they'll be ousted next election. Sometimes Steve, its best to just nod and leave doubt rather than speak and give proof.
- Barry
- September 18, 2012 - 11:15
Not only does that puppy have teeth, he also has a boat load of supporters with some pretty big chompers too !!!!!
- Kim and Joy
- September 18, 2012 - 10:37
Synonyms are different words that have the same meaning. For example, Dunderdale can be substituted by several words: uneducated, corrupt, inadequate, boorish, childlike...
- MUN Poli Sci
- September 18, 2012 - 12:42
Ladies, you left out the word Tobin, Your synonyms would apply to him as well. The point is the word politician is too often replaced by "scumbag".
- Sue Kelland-Dyer
- September 18, 2012 - 10:16
And that is why Mr. Wangersky will continue to receive awards and recognition for his writing. That as they say was spot on.
- Too Funny
- September 18, 2012 - 08:44
"The longest-serving Tory MHA, Osborne knows where things are buried." True. But that goes both ways. They know where his things are buried as well. And the longer you've been around, the more things you have buried.
- John
- September 18, 2012 - 08:55
Wow! Mr. Wangersky has finally found a good Tory. Too bad he didn't recognize him until he crossed the floor. And now, years after he was booted from Cabinet, we find out that it was over a dispute over health care. We seem to have a lot of "selective conscience" going on.


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"We were looking for a simple but elegant wedding announcement to send out, and this was perfect! We added an engagement photo on the back and chose the dark gray color for the front. The overall quality of the announcement is just great - the photo looks beautiful, the paper is a great weight, and it just looks classy."
"I ordered this card with the shimmer and rounded cornerstone in gray an yellow. I loved that there were options to customize the shape and I'm really glad I added the shimmer. This card is fairly casual and the shimmer helped with making it feel more "bridal" or classy. I ordered the RSVP cards without the shimmer (it wasn't necessary, I'm getting them back anyways) and they're fine but it really showed how much the shimmer adds to the invite and how pretty it looks. The card isn't as thick as I was thinking it was going to be but the quality is great otherwise. Some of the rounded corners were a little messy but nothing extreme. I also ordered the envelopes with printing on them and some Of the envelopes had ink marks on the front. Just slight marks and I'm not picky so it didn't really bother me but just a heads up to anyone who will stress about that ;) Overall I'm happy with this card, really pretty for a spring wedding."
"Both my fiance and I loved this card when it was sent to us as a sample, so we ordered it after showing our moms, who loved it just as much. The paper is not as thick as I was thinking but for the price it is perfect (we got the shimmer paper). The purple print looks beautiful."
"I went with the Premium Double Thick Matte, and a pocket fold and it was beautiful. I received so many compliments on this invite. The only down side is the pocket fold doesn't come with any way to attach the invite (I used glue dots). The pocket fold also hides the beautiful branches on the back of the invite. Check and double check your work and have another set of eyes look at it as well. I decided to capitalize the names and places (they're not in the sample) and I forgot to capitalize two words that should have been. I signed off on the proof so it was my mistake but I also thought the graphic designer would've caught something like that too."


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Kelly Osbourne Hairstyles
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Kelly Osbourne
Sep 8 2009
Kelly Osbourne rocks a short, slicked-back coif with a hint of lift in front.
Styling Tip
Work a quarter-size amount of slick (wet-looking) styling gel onto damp hair. Create a side-part and blow dry in two-inch sections using a vent brush to lift roots up and build volume. Smooth the sides close to your head and brush the back straight down.


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Where We Play
We are currently running our game at Red Barn airsoft site near Swords, Co. Dublin. You can find the Red Barn website here.
- From the M1, take Junction 4.
- Continue North (North-East) on the R132 toward Blake's Cross.
- Take a left off of the R132 onto the R129 (signposted to Ballyboughal.)
- 200m after crossing over the M1, Red Barn Airsoft is a metal gate on your right (if you hit the crossroads you've gont too far!)
The 101 Bus (from town)brings you past the turn for Ballboughal, You may ask the driver(when you get on) , if he/she might let you off the bus at the turn. From there its about a 15 minute walk down the road and over the bridge.
GPS co-ordinates: 53°30'29.54" N, 6°12'24.18" W
We will be running some games at The Compund airsoft site near Navan in the Summer of 2012. You can find The Compound's website here.
- From Navan, travel out toward Kells on the Kells road.
- At the Silver Tankard pub turn immediately right.
- At the T-junction turn left and then take the first available right hand turn.
- Follow the road, and after the graveyard on the left turn right onto the Gibbstown Road.
- The site is opposite the Daybreak shop you will pass on the left.


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This version reflects several significant changes to the original framework document (version 12/19/05) that was used to guide the work of the first four evaluation committees (Hearing Loss; Mining; Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing; and Respiratory Disease). Changes were made in response to feedback from members and staff of these committees, as well as other comments on the original framework, in order to make the document more useful to evaluation committees as they carry out their work. In particular, the following changes were made to the framework document during the revision process:
The wording of some of the relevance and impact scores were edited to make the wording more precise and to reduce situations where the original scores were non-unique or overlapping (revised scoring criteria are given in Boxes 2 and 3).
A new table was added to provide explicit guidance to evaluation committees on how to weigh differences in the observed levels of "research priority" and "engagement in appropriate transfer activities" in arriving at a single integer score for relevance (see Table 6).
The guidance on scoring was clarified to make more explicit that all scores are to be given as integers.
The NIOSH logic model was updated (see Figure 1).
The table on evaluation committee information needs (Table 2) was reorganized to be more consistent with the NIOSH logic model, and additional information needs identified by the first set of evaluation committees were added.
A worksheet to assist with the development of scores has been deleted and key components of the worksheet have been incorporated into appropriate sections throughout the document.
The organization of the document was modified to more closely follow the revised statement of task and to improve readability.
A number of sections of text originally presented in outline form were modified in tables or boxes to make the information more accessible.
This second version of the framework document remains a working document subject to further modification by the Framework Committee on the basis of input received from evaluation committee members, NIOSH, stakeholders, and the general public during the course of the assessments.


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I tried visiting Broadway Bodycare a couple times when I couldn't get hold of any independent SPs but so far no luck. Twice I went mid-afternoon when only two girls were available and none interested me (this was in November). Twice in December there was already another customer waiting in the chair by the front door while they were trying to get rooms ready. It seemed like there would be a bit of a wait so I left. I like discretion and privacy and didn't relish the thought of standing by the front door waiting my turn. I'd rather wait in a room while it's getting prepared rather than stand next to another customer who is nervously staring at the floor. However, I'll probably keep trying BBC in future whenever the independents aren't available on short notice and one day I'm sure I'll get lucky.
I read a few good reviews on eforum.xxx about Great Pharaoh so decided to give it a try. I checked their address in the Georgia Straight ad and headed on over. Luckily I checked the address - Great Pharaoh is hidden away at the back of a little strip mall on the south side of Kingsway between Boundary and Joyce. I've often driven past it and never noticed it before!
When I got there, they had three ladies available (all Caucasian). All were older than what BBC typically has to offer, and the youngest was at least in her late 20's. However, they weren't busy that time of day and the premises were quite spacious compared to BBC. The rooms were also a decent size and some had massage tables while at least one had a futon/bed or whatever. They didn't have showers in the rooms (which would have been a big plus), but the shower that was available looked very clean and there was lots of soap and shampoo available.
I selected Jess but was told she was only available for a 30 or 45 minute session because she needed time to get ready for another client who made an appointment the day before for later that day. That struck me as funny because if I had time to make an appointment for the next day, I would have made an appointment with one of the great independents. The only reason I ever go to MPs is for the "drop-in" convenience when I can't schedule anything in advance with anyone else!
Jess' stats and pictures are available on localescorts.ca and the Great Pharaoh website. Contact information and rates are also on their website (their rates look a little higher than BBC, especially since you can always find a discount coupon in the paper for BBC).
Great Pharaoh's website is: http://www.greatpharaoh.com/home.htm
Phone: (604) 436-3131
Jess is also advertised on localescorts at: http://www.localescorts.ca/cgi-bin/ad?id=1491
Her ads say she is 34 yrs old, 125 lbs and 34c-24-34. Nice to see a lady in her 30's not claim to be 25! Although her pictures flatter her a bit, they do look like her and she is quite an attractive lady if you like your SP a little more mature. She also seemed to be very fit and firm, which I like in women.
Jess took me to a decent-sized room with a massage table and went off to start the shower for me. She came back and led me to the shower after checking to make sure no one else was in the open. Nice clean shower with lots of warm water, clean towels and soap – very nice.
When I finished, she led me back to the room. I was feeling a little frisky by then and since we only had 45 minutes decided to get right to it after just a few minutes of massage. Jess was very willing and, with a smile on her face, put the raincoat on and started enthusiastically. This lady really likes her work. And I don't know why everyone complains about massage tables. If you're tall, they're just the right height for a few positions.
There was no knock on the door and we used every minute of the available time. Afterwards, she cleaned me up nicely and went off to start the shower again.
Overall, a very nice session with an enthusiastic and willing lady. I probably won't repeat because I usually stick to independents and if I go to an MP I like variety. Yes, she's a little older than the girls claiming to be in their early 20s (yeah right!) that you typically find at other MPs but that's okay for us older guys. Anyways, I prefer slightly older ladies as there's usually a lot less awkwardness as I find they are usually easier to talk to and also more experienced in what it takes to make you "comfortable".
One of my better experiences in an MP. I doubt that I would repeat, but only because I prefer independents and if I go to an MP there are so many others to try - variety after all is one of the benefits of this industry.


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Consumers seeking support via email wait 13 hours longer than those on Facebook
How seriously do brands take social customer care? We've seen examples of best practice (and poor effort) on Twitter from brands in the States, now Brand Embassy is putting the spotlight on UK companies.
Its report, 'Social (s)caring brands', pits Facebook and email against one another in the service stakes and reveals that customers relying on email correspondence can expect to wait 13 hours longer for a response than customers approaching brands via Facebook.
The study found that the fastest responding industry on Facebook is home and garden, with an average 2:28:30 response time. By contrast, the fastest responding industry via email is the electronics sector, delivering customer service in a comparatively whopping 16:38:00.
The slow stakes throw up some interesting results. The IT sector (IT) took the longest to reply on Facebook, with a time of 39:09:30, whereas email saw FMCG ('fast' moving consumer goods) and telecommunications dragging their heels with times of 56:45:30 and 114:35:00 respectively. The irony of an industry specialising in communication taking nearly five whole days to respond to customer queries is quite apparent.
At the top of the charts, though, are three of the country's biggest supermarket chains. Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Tesco all deliver Facebook-centric service within lightning-fast timeframes (14, 17 and 24 minutes respectively), and also score points when it comes to the relevance of responses.
No data on those failing the relevancy test, but you need only search "sorry to hear that" on Twitter to find scores of brands delivering the same copy/paste response to customer after customer.
After so many examples of brands struggling with social service this year, it's refreshing to see good efforts being applauded. Companies should examine these supermarkets' strategies in a bid to emulate their success.


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Jennifer Lopez at the 2012 Oscars
Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
Another gown that barely covers the boobs! Beautiful, if she just stands there and doesn't move. I like real women, real dresses/costumes that are livable. Real hairdo's, also. Perhaps this is holding her face up and back.
Her hair is pulled back so tight, I'll bet when she sits down, her mouth opens. To me, she always looks like she needs to bathe. Nasty.
Why do they always have to push the seems and cleavage to the limit? I find it looks raunchy and she could do SOOO much better as she has proven in the past.


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Dean Kamen thinks differently that you and I. This just-released video demo of his Luke Arm prosthetic limb illustrates how his mind works.
Dean Kamen's vision came from the War in Iraq—hardly any soldiers are dying, but huge numbers come home missing limbs. Kamen was moved to invent, design and manufacture a truly amazing prosthetic arm. It's fascinating, and Kamen makes for compelling watching.
Dean Kamen bought a "real" Terminator just to get the juices flowing. In the video, you'll watch a man eat who had not been able to feed himself in 13 years with the help of Kamen's creation.


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Main School Facilities
The LibraryBoth schools have libraries. The main school has nearly 2000 books, all donated. We are continuing to build the collections for both libraries. The library at the main school has been refloored and filled with Tibetal carpets and cushions. The shelving has been lowered to make the books more accessible to the little kids, and to prevent injuries during earthquakes. The library in the main school has been thoroughly catalogued and sorted out, many thanks to our Canadain friend Jane and toour able Librarian Palsangmo (one of our kids). We are grateful for additions. You can send books to us from Amazon (amazon.com or amazon.co.uk). To see our Wish List type in: email@example.com |
Computer LabThe computer lab has been completely refurbished with 15 new computers, all networked and linked to the net. We had hoped to give all the children practical experience on the computers, but electricity shortages only allow time for the Class 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s. The head of our Computer Department Pema Norbu B161 and our "AV Wallah" Lhakpa Tsewang B299 are really happy to have a separate AV room connected to the Computer Lab. |
Sports and Recreation |
Table tennis, basketball, football, (soccer) and badminton are the favoured team sports. Reluctantly, we had to outlaw cricket and (hard) frisbees and we close the soccer pitch during monsoon because it's too slippery. Grass won't grow - there are too many feet on the pitch. The school playground is too crowded - we'd been getting as many as 5 fractures in a week but on long holidays when the school isn't so crowded, the kids get out the unicycles (we are the home of the Himayalan Unicycle Club) and our one bicycle. |
Himalayan Unicycle Club |
Football |
Basketball |
Special Facilities At SMD
Special Opportunity Classes
If you had peered into a primary level classroom a few years ago, you would have seen 15 year olds alongside 4 year olds, this is because we have to admit kids who have never been to school. These days we have three Special Classes for newcomers. Class size is kept small and the teachers are all our own graduates, so they can teach in teh three languages we use: Tibetan, Nepali and English. Students in these classes have the option of "skipping" grades if they work hard.
Thrangu Rinpoche's Students in The Classroom
Senior students are coming on stream as teachers and as teachers' language aides because many of our outside teachers do not speak Tibetan. All our aides are graduates of Thrangu Rinpoche's schools. They speak Tibetan, Nepali and English fluently, and more importantly, they are Buddhist, so they are motivated by what the Buddha taught and are in the best position to help Himalayan children preserve their own language, culture and Buddhist way of life.
The exclusion of low caste and ethnic minorities like Himalayan people affects SMD. We are required by Nepali law to hire accredited teachers, (Nepalese citizens with a minimum bachelor's degree + a license to teach). Years ago, Rinpoche sagely observed that we must 'educzate our own children' to become teachers.
Music and Dance
Training is offered in classical Tibetan opera, Nepali pop music (singing, guitar and keyboards) band (flute and drums) as well as Tibetan guitar, zither and drums. SMD kids get dance training in Tibetan and Nepali folk dance, including the all-time favourite yak dance. Those who are interested get training in Tibetan opera and acrobatics. We also give instruction in Tamang folk dances. (The Tamang people came to Nepal about 400 years ago from Tibet.)


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LAWRENCE — Police have identified two city men shot Friday night near the MVRTA transportation center at the corner of Merrimack and South Union streets.
Police said Ariel Lopez, 24, and Angel Cabrera, 21, were shot around 11 p.m. in what may be a gang-related incident. Both men sustained non life-threatening injuries, police said.
Lopez told police he was shot twice while sitting in his vehicle at 12 Portland St., according to a police report. Police said he when they found Lopez he was bleeding from his chin and left hip.
Police found Cabrera, who was shot in the buttocks, a short time later at the commuter rail station. Six spent 9MM gun shot casings were recovered from the scene.
Both men were taken to Lawrence General Hospital.


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Recent Comments:
Classic PC Games That Should Get a Next-Gen Makeover {Switched}
Jan 14th 2010 1:05PM Console? Why? Most of these wouldn't even control reasonably well with anything other than a mouse.
Raiding has never been easier than in 3.0.2 {WoW}
Oct 23rd 2008 6:09AM Um, is that really a GOOD thing for 'learning how raiding works'? With all the nerfs, most raid encounters are basically now just glorified tank-and-spank fights, which is beginning to almost encourage sloppy tactics within raid groups rather than attentiveness. I think 3.0 is going to breed more liability players than experienced raiders.
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The person who can take the LSAT without preparation and do well are few and far between. No one advises students to take that route. But after that, there isn't a lot of consensus among pre-law advisors. Here's my suggestion. You have to take a deep and honest look at yourself. Can you work on your own, be self-directed, and disciplined. If so, you can buy preparation books and work steadily. The key is to understand the logic of each section of the test and then practice, practice, practice. If you work on your own, you can find excellent books on the NAPLA resource page. These are books prepared by LSAC which analyze the test and then provide multiple practice tests. Keep practicing. There are other books which work well as well.
If you believe that you need more guidance and discipline imposed by outsiders (and note I am adding guidance here) there are two main groups people use. Kaplan and Princeton are the biggest and most expensive. You will find many who went through this and found professional preparation essential. An on-line program is Test Sherpa (link) I don't know anything about its results.


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Sleeps | 8 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Property type | house |
Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
The Pascagoula River Retreat is the perfect get away for many. Our waterfront property offers many outdoor activities some include Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing, Bird Watching, Boating, Hunting, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Canoeing, and Kayaking. The interior of the house includes a open kitchen, dining, and living area. There are 2 queen beds and a single over double bunk bed. There is a half bath located in master bedroom. The exterior includes a spacious covered deck overlooking the canal with a large dock on canal great for relaxing and fishing. Another great feature is the covered area underneath for parking and entertaining including 2 picnic tables.
The kitchen is well stocked for all of your cooking needs and also has a charcoal grill located on rear porch. If you decide to go out to eat there are several restaurants located close by accessible by land and water. The close proximity to Interstate 10 allows you to access many activities offered by the Gulf Coast some which include Biloxi Casinos, MS and AL Beaches, and some of the Top Golf Courses in the South.
I have lived in this area all of my life. I enjoy many outdoor activities the Gulf Coast has to offer. I am a member of a local fishing club that has come to respect the beauty of the Pascagoula River.
Brad Morgan purchased this house in 2012
As child I grew up fishing between the banks of the Pascagoula River always wanting to own a property on the river. I still currently live in the area the house was purchased for our family a weekend getaway. My wife and I decided to rent our river retreat to defer some of our cost of ownership.
Sitting on the rear deck listening to the birds and the crickets while relaxing and watching the sun go down while watching the kids fish from the dock. Easing down the short canal at sunset after a day on the water with family and friends.
'Nestled in the majestic Pascagoula River Basin, the county offers rich natural charm and untouched wonders. From the tee box to the tackle box, Jackson County has something for everyone! For water lovers, the county provides direct access to the Pascagoula River, Escatawpa River, all major bayous, and the Mississippi Sound. The Pascagoula River is the largest unimpeded river in the continental United States – unimpeded by any artificial structure. Over 74,000 acres of it is a permanently protected wildlife area. This is a great place for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and bird watching. There are more than 300 species that make their home here at different times of the year.
'Visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and 62 miles of scenic shoreline including the world's longest (26 miles) man-made beach - started by nature improved by man. Look for the beach vendors where you can jet ski, aqua cycle or even rent a Catamaran. Visitors can enjoy our world-class golf courses, artistic and historical museums and after a day of fun, visitors can begin an exciting evening with dinner at a local seafood restaurant before heading off to enjoy 24-hour gaming at one of the coast's casino resorts. Whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, change your pace and visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast!'
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Discounts: 5 nights or more: $130 Nightly |
Refundable damage deposit | $250 |
Tax Rate | 12.0% |
Notes |
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Monthly rates available contact for more information. |
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Anyone have any luck with celeriac? How bout sweet peas? Rhubarb? I want something different this Spring...suggestions? |
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- Posted by alabamanicole 7b (My Page) on Fri, Feb 22, 13 at 19:17
Rhubarb is a perennial, so you have to wait a bit for it. Celeriac is a hard to germinate as celery and needs a *long* cool season we just don't get. You might try it in the fall. Sweet peas... the ornamental? Or you want sugar snap or snow peas? They grow great here but don't delay getting them in the ground. It's a smidgen late to plant them. If you are looking for spring edibles, you might try salad turnips (like Hakeuri). Kohlrabi is another cool season unusual veggie -- it's quite good, but it doesn't really have enough time in the spring -- it does well in the fall, though. Also salsify and parsnips and rutabaga, although the last three I hate with a passion! |
- Posted by squirrellypete z7b GA (My Page) on Sat, Feb 23, 13 at 1:04
Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought rhubarb couldn't grow in the heat and/or humidity of the South? I remember I wanted to try to make these leaf-shaped pavers I saw a tutorial on a few years ago and it recommended using rhubarb leaves since they're so large and interesting. However what I could find on them seemed to indicate they wouldn't really grow well here. Is this false? |
topsie, you might want to go to messages @ bottom of the page #66. RE:Anyone knows if Rhubarb grows here? Posted by Squirellypete, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005. I have found it is good to listen to those that have already been there...........joseph |
- Posted by squirrellypete z7b GA (My Page) on Sat, Feb 23, 13 at 20:29
Lol, I forgot I posted that message way back then Bulzi. Now I remember, and after reading those replies I decided back then not to waste my time on it. |
- Posted by topsiebeezelbub z7 Al (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 21:34
Yes, I have failed with rhubarb in the past. Stark Brothers says they have one that will go to zone 8...maybe desert z.8, not swamp z. 8. |
- Posted by alabamanicole 7b (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 22:15
Almost all the catalogs like to "zone push," but Stark definitely so. |
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If Occupy really hopes to bring about fundamental change for all Americans it has to seriously confront issues of race, equality and justice not only in its protests, but more importantly, within its encampment, general assembly and working groups.
Occupations in cities like Detroit, with strong traditions in black and labor activism, have struggled to keep their protest focused and truly representative of their predominantly African-American community while incorporating the voices of white activists mostly from the suburbs. Finding ways to identify and overcome prejudice and learning to communicate effectively are key both to the survival and strength of an occupation as well as its ability to combat larger issues of inequality.
In February, journalist Dustin Slaughter of the David and Goliath project touched upon these points during a webinar on the Future of Occupy and ever since, we have been hoping to hold a webinar to analyze both how Occupy can aid in struggles for racial justice and equality, as well as how they can improve themselves to create a truly inclusive movement that is representative of the needs and concerns of communities of color. We know occupiers in places like Detroit have a lot of ideas and lessons they can share to the benefit of the movement, so we're pleased to invite you to join our free online talk on Racism and the Occupy Movement with Lee Gaddies of Occupy Detroit and author and journalist Joanne Griffith this evening at 8pm eastern.
We've put together a great panel, including:
Joanne Griffith, journalist and editor of "Re-Defining Black Power": Joanne Griffith is an award winning international broadcast journalist who has spent her career telling the stories of tragedy and triumph throughout the African Diaspora; from voting rights in the United States, the legacy of slavery in the Caribbean, the contribution of immigrants to the United Kingdom and the politics of food and power in southern Africa. Joanne is joining us to provide background and context for our discussion by talking about race in America today and how it impacts our youth, our education system, our law enforcement and more.
Following Joanne's talk, we'll be speaking with Occupy Detroit's Lee Gaddies: Lee is a community activist and media coordinator for Occupy Detroit. He'll talk about the history of racism in Michigan that has seven of the most segregated cities in the country inside the state, and how the occupation worked with activists from different economic classes. He will also discuss how we can deconstruct systemic racism and address the real issue of how racism is being used as a political weapon to further and economic agenda.
For a primer on tonight's discussion, check out this article in the Huffington Post from November in which Lee was quoted giving his thoughts on how Occupy Detroit was dealing with some of these issues.
In Detroit, a city that white residents had largely abandoned en masse decades earlier, the first weeks of the [Occupy] protests were no different. Whites from the nearest suburbs and from as far away as Flint, Lansing, Ann Arbor — even other states — came in with particular ideas of how to shape the movement, what language should be used in assembly meetings, and for the movement's agenda. Black protesters have complained that some came in with little understanding of Detroit's intricate history of protest movements, which have historically been led by labor unions and black activists.
The relationship between the actual occupiers of the park and the larger mass of the movement has at times been strained. Occupy Detroit includes many more committed protesters who have contributed their hearts and work to the cause without ever pitching a tent. Most of the campers, however, were white and from outside of the city.
"If you are not from Michigan, you have to understand that seven of the most segregated cities in our country are in this state," said Lee Gaddies, media coordinator for Occupy Detroit, who is black. "You have class and race issues. It is a systemic problem. People who live in all-white communities and come to all-black communities and never had any interaction with people of other races can't just parachute into the community and tell a 68-year-old black person what to do."
We'll also be joined by members of Occupy Newark, Occupy Buffalo and others during our discussion. The presentation portion of our webinar will be recorded for everyone, but we will not record the Q&A portion so that people may speak freely.
(Note: We're working on getting the recording together for the Online Organizing talk from last week – we had some technical difficulties with the recording but hope to have it out soon. Thanks!)
And of course, if you're a liaison, occupier or just an Occupy supporter and want to check out the discussion, you're more than welcome to do so.
I'm really looking forward to tonight's discussion and I hope you can join us on the webinar TONIGHT, 3/21 at 8pm Eastern.