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Mike Lee's Bad Week Now, it seems that Mike Lee's futile and loony obsession is starting to cost him back home. Things In Politico That Make Me Want To Guzzle Antifreeze, Part The Infinity The kidz at Politico are tired of being frightened, or frightened of being tired, or something and, speaking as they do (always) on behalf of the American people, and would like the president to stop harshing their mellows for a while. The Curse Of The Wingnutto Now we have crazy people pretending they once saved the souls of the Carmine Hose. A Shooting In West Virginia There is a wildness abroad in the land. Your Morning Dooley Your Evening Jemmy Another Thing That Won't Matter They will look at the poll and see themselves as battling evermore valiantly against even more overwhelming odds. Scot Free A Child's Garden Of Politics How many people who aren't on Chuck Todd's contact list will find their lives made more miserable if we allow the likes of the ZEGS to dictate terms of how the current mishigas ends. The Inevitability Of Republican Cowardice It's quite another thing to get up and vote in such a way as to bring down the unshirted hell of the unleashed Republican Id upon your melon. Look at your current House. I'm not seeing profiles in that kind of courage. Paul Ryan Emerges During the Reign Of The Morons, now entering its second smash week, Paul Ryan has been conspicuously laying low. George Will Dumbs It Up New Fox employee George Effing Will is off to a very fast start in his campaign to become dumber than Gretchen Carlson ever was. Party All The Time Apparently, there was a roast of Dick Cheney the other night, and a great time was had by the assembled sociopaths. 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Scott Garrett, Hero Man One of the less appreciated aspects of the Reign Of The Morons, now entering its second smash week, is the fact that the country is currently being led into the abyss by an incredible passel of drama queens. The Gospel According To Michele The blog has been missing the former Republican presidential front-runner. The Reagan Undead Will the sad detritus of the Saint Ronnie administration ever stop fouling American public life? Your Morning Dooley Here Come The Truckers The last thing we need these days is a bunch of nutballs in really big vehicles. Where Are The Gutsy Republicans? You'll forgive me if, at the moment, I decline to believe that we will be saved from the Reign Of The Morons by unicorns, the Easter Bunny, or reasonable Republicans in either house of Congress. Room For Improvement Down in Florida, Rick Scott got caught trying clumsily to purge the state's voter rolls of most of those people likely to think him a boothead and, therefore, not vote for him again. The Lie Never Dies Read about Marcus. This is what really happens. Harry Reid: "Up is Down, Black is White." We spoke to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid about the shutdown, what it will be like to work with John Boehner in the future, and Ted Cruz. Are You Antonin Scalia? Nine questions to find out. |


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LPGA, ISPS Announce Teams for Second Annual Charity Scramble
ISPS Handa Heroes to be played Monday, Nov. 25 following CME Group Titleholders
Tune in Monday, November 25th from 8-10 p.m. ET on Golf Channel
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA, November 20, 2013 – The LPGA today announced the second annual ISPS Handa Heroes, a nine-hole, made-for-TV charity event honoring golf philanthropist Dr. Haruhisa Handa, will be played on Monday, Nov. 25 at Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Fla., the backdrop for the 2013 CME Group Titleholders. The team scramble tournament will recognize Dr. Handa for his philanthropic commitment and dedication to women's golf around the world, while also furthering his goal of charity support through golf.
The nine-hole scramble will feature four teams of two consisting of one current LPGA star and one LPGA Legend. The star-studded group of eight players accounts for 117 LPGA Tour victories and nine major championships. The tournament will air Monday, Nov. 25, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Golf Channel and will feature live interviews throughout the competition. The event will replay again from midnight to 2:30 a.m. ET.
Each team has designated primary charities of their choice and will be playing for a total of $80,000 in charitable donations. The winning duo will be awarded $50,000 for charity, while the remaining three teams will earn $10,000 each. Below are the pairings and their charities for the second annual ISPS Handa Heroes:
- Lizette Salas/Nancy Lopez (San Gabriel Junior Golf Program/AIM For the Handicapped)
- Jessica Korda/Beth Daniel (First Tee of Sarasota/Player Assistance Fund at South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation)
- Azahara Munoz/Liselotte Neumann (Fundación Maria Garcia-Estrada/Guide Dogs for the Blind)
- Brittany Lang/Meg Mallon (Smiles for Habitat/Collin County Children's Advocacy Center & Our Lady of Mercy High School)
Dr. Handa is a devoted golf supporter who has played a significant role in showcasing the women's game around the globe. ISPS, the organization that he founded in 2006 to support charitable causes throughout the sporting world, currently sponsors more than a dozen professional golf events worldwide. Among those include, the ISPS Handa World Cup on the men's European Tour, The Handa Cup and the ISPS Handa Legends Tour Open Championship on the Legends Tour and the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open on the LPGA Tour, won by South Korean Jiyai Shin.
Topics: Press Release, Lopez, Nancy, Daniel, Beth, Lang, Brittany, Mallon, Meg, Munoz, Azahara, Neumann, Liselotte, Salas, Lizette, Korda, Jessica [+]


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Beats Audio Headphones
Beats Audio Headphones
In this review about Beats Audio Headphones, I will be discussing how expensive Beats Audio Headphones are and then try match the sound quality, features and performance of the headphones to see if they can justify the cost.
I had purchased my paid of Beats headphones for $230 from some random online e-store. A lot of online retailers charge anything close to $230 -$250 for Beats Audio Headphones while Monster officially sells them for over $350.
Beats Audio Headphones seem like a toy made out of cheap materials. When I did my research online, I found several reports of problematic ear cushions, among various other build quality issues.
Another major drawback with Monster Beats headphone is their battery requirement. They require AAA batteries for efficient functioning and there is a high chance of you carrying this useless headphones while travelling and not carrying AAA batteries.
It's not that everything is just bad about Beats Audio Headphones. They do have few things going in their favor over their more expensive counterparts; they are mobile.
- Beats Audio Headphones are lightweight and fold compact with ease.
- They have a decent 1.3 meter cable which seems to be ideal length for performing tasks like plugging the cable into your laptop on a flight journey for listening to music.
- These headphones has a mute button, which seems to be very useful to all its users
Beats by Dr. Dre Tour High-Resolution In-Ear Headphones from Monster
In the end, I would like to conclude by saying that performance of Beats headphones is good enough and I am super impressed with their ability to create bass like I have never heard on any headphones before. If you are not an audiophile, I think you will be very happy with the Beats Audio Headphones
About my rating, I will give Beats Audio Headphones 7 on 10. If they were a little bit less expensive, anything close to $200, I may rate them a bit higher closer to an 8 on 10.
Beats Audio Headphones advanatages and disadvantges
Beats Audio Headphones
Beats Studio by Dr. Dre – Hi-Def Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones,White
In my spare time, when I am not on job and even not tinkering with my system and other gadgets of fun, I love to hear music and a bit of audiophile too. Since I am always in search of high quality headphones, after hearing a lot of hype about Beats Audio Headphones, I decided to pick them up and give them a chance.
Most of the people today are looking for comfortable and all features enriched Audio Headphones, as they use them whole day long for listening to music and in such a condition Beats Audio Headphones is certainly a winner.
What all do I see before selecting an ideal Audio Headphones
- Comfort – This is the most important criteria. Most of the time I go hours before taking my headphones off.
- Noise Canceling – I would not like to hear peripheral/ surrounding noise when I am in the zone.
- Sound – Everything is ok with my music sounds?
My experience
Beats Audio Headphones – Advantages
- Beats Audio Headphones are very stylish and elegant
- Beats Audio Headphones are very comfortable. They provide great and top quality firm padding on the cuffs at a very reasonable price and do not irritate my sensitive ears
- Beats Audio Headphones provide a great balance in terms of sound and thumping bass nice, especially when I hear the Hip-Hop music
- It is being used by a lot many sports players and celebrities , adding coolness and style to the product.
Beats Audio Headphones – Disadvantages
- Comes a bit heavy on pocket in case of 2 AAA Batteries
- Packaging too is not the best out there.
- Noise quality is not the best, but it's better than a lot of other viable options out there in the market.
- Beats Audio Headphones headband is a little too rigid; it does not have a comfortable shape according to suit the head much.
What's great about Beats Audio Headphones
Beats Audio Headphones
What's great about Beats Audio Headphones
Monster Beats Audio Headphones has been offering all its users a very trendy and comfortable design. It has an exceptionally great audio response and the sound quality is balanced very efficiently with thumping bass. Beats Audio Headphones has a very nice carrying case and a music-phone-compatible cable.
What's bad about Beats Audio Headphones
The biggest drawback of Beats Audio Headphones is that it cannot be used without batteries. Moreover its shimmerish black design does not appeal to much people and the noise quality is not the best I would say as few songs may sound harsh couple of times.
One should not be super excited about a pair of headphones they see for the very first time. A person can only judge the headphones or come to any worthy decision about the headphones only with listening experience, which obviously comes after purchasing the headphones and hearing some good music. Monster Beats Audio Headphones by Dr. Dre is stylish, classy and cool-looking set that will cost you$350, hence obviously once cannot just buy them for testing purpose. While the sound quality of headphones is nothing to boost about, their appeal and stylish looks is worth talking, hence for all you audio enthusiasts out there who have been using the old looking headphones, this Beats Audio Headphones are a must. Normally Beats by Dr. Dre headphones come with a several of add on accessories. The major things included in it are its long audio cables.
- There are 2 audio cables – Red and Black. Red is generally used for MP3 players whereas the black one is with for music phones, which comes with a built in mic
Beats Audio Headphones – Bottom line
Monster Beats Audio Headphones Dr. Dre is unique and stylish with trendy looks. It has been offering solid audio, useful accessories to its entire user, thus for fashion-forward people with a surplus cash to spare, Beats Audio Headphones are a great option.


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As I'm writing this, a public transit strike has just wrapped up in Philadelphia. Buses, subways, and the weird trolleys started up again after almost a week of no service. The threat of the strike had been looming for weeks, cooled as the World Series That Shall Not Be Spoken Of Again Whatever Here's To 2010 rolled into town, and then everyone in the city (including, according to news reports, many public transit workers themselves) woke up one morning to quite a quandary.
I woke up that morning, hopped on my bike and rode past blocks of empty bus shelters. It was strange. I didn't think I'd be personally affected by the strike; I ride 90 percent of the places I need to go, but it was quickly apparent that this was not to be the case. The streets were now flooded with cars, more accurately, cars piloted by people completely unfamiliar with city driving. It's a tough adjustment to make, for sure. But it seemed that the general response among my new roadmates to this new situation was uncontainable rage, which, unfortunately, was contagious. After a few miles of tearing across town with a driver on my tail, oblivious to the "right lane bikes and buses only" signs (and in serious need of a complete car horn-ectomy) I arrived to work a ball of stress.
Day two mellowed. Traffic was still ludicrous and drivers still oblivious, but the edge was off as people settled into their new routines. As I turned into the bike lane that morning, I looked ahead of me to see a stream of cyclists ahead of me, far more than I'd seen before. By the time I reached work, I'd passed or been passed by over 30 other bikes. It was pretty obvious that a majority of these bikes were seeing daylight for the first time in ages… I cringed as I watched people wobble into oncoming traffic and pop up onto sidewalks. But at the same time, it was great to see so many people out there, when they weren't putting themselves or people around them into imminent danger. A "bike the strike" movement was afoot and people were wholeheartedly into it. The Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia set up an information station at city hall, providing bike racks, safety tips, and 'ambassadors' to help new commuters plan out the best routes for them.
Throughout the week, the bike lane became more and more crowded, and as our numbers increased, so did our confidence. Cars had encroached on the bike lanes every so often before the strike, and even moreso during it, but now it wasn't even an option. There were just too many of us filling it. And on a sunny Thursday morning, I rode by just in time to hear this exchange between a cop and a driver of a massive SUV who had been cutting in and out of the lane between cyclists, and it kind of warmed my heart:
COP: you see this is a clearly marked bike lane, right?
DRIVER: yeah, but I'm in a hurry
COP: we're all in a hurry, buddy (rips ticket, I smile vindictively)
By the end of the week, reports of a 38 percent increase in bike traffic citywide were circulating.
And then, just as randomly as it began, the strike ended. On a sunny Monday morning, I rolled out my bike and saw the bus pass my corner. I was glad, of course, there are many people who are dependent on public transit for whom cycling just isn't an option. I was also glad to see that the bike lane was still pretty crowded. We were fortunate to have this all happen during a really lovely, unseasonably warm week… people who hadn't ridden in years and never ridden throughout the city had a pleasant introduction to the experience. Necessity opened a new possibility to people, and I hope that even as winter creeps in and the temperature drops, that they stick with it.


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[1971] Can ALK Immunohistochemistry Reliably Identify ALK-Translocated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
Juraj Bodo, Lucian R Chirieac, Lisa Durkin, Eric D Hsi. Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Background: Demonstration of ALK rearrangement in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissue is required for guiding targeted therapy with ALK-inhibitors (e.g. crizotinib). Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is considered the gold standard method for detecting ALK rearrangement. Detection of ALK protein expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC) might be a more rapid and cost effective screening technique for determining which cases to refer ALK translocation testing. We evaluated the correlation between ALK protein expression in NSCLC by IHC and ALK rearrangement by FISH. Moreover, we quantified protein expression levels relative to ALK+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) to further understand differences from ALCL, in which IHC has supplanted FISH as a surrogate for ALK translocation.
Design: A total of 34 NSCLC samples with known ALK FISH status (9 positive, 25 negative) were stained using automated IHC (Leica, Bond-Max) with an ALK specific antibody (clone 5A4). In positive lung cancer samples ALK was quantified using quantum dot (QD) nanocrystal fluorescent detection system. Results were compared with a series of ALK+ ALCLs also analyzed by QD using multispectral image analysis (Nuance, v2.10.0)
Results: All 9 cases were positive for ALK expression by IHC. There were no false positive or negative IHC results. By IHC the majority of tumors cells were positive in ALK rearranged cases, although intensity of staining varied from weak to moderate. Interestingly, the level of ALK expression was significantly variable among these cases too, and by QD analysis we observed a greater than 20-fold difference between the lowest and highest expression levels. Overall, the levels in lung cancer were 20-fold lower, on average, than those found in primary ALCL (P< 0.001, 2-tailed T-test).
Conclusions: IHC with clone 5A4 and polymer detection system performs well in recognizing ALK+ NSCLC. With further validation it should prove useful as either a screening technique or a potential surrogate for FISH testing. Compared to lymphoma, IHC assays for ALK in NSCLC must be highly sensitive since expression levels are much lower in NSCLC. An alternative explanation might be a higher sensitivity of this clone for the EML4-ALK fusion protein.
Category: Pulmonary
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Public Debt Bureau
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DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 6, 2004, to be assured of consideration.
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing
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other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed
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U.S. Treasury Securities State and Local Government Series and Early
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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,
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Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or startup costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
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Many lose that spark out of their marriage within the first 5 yrs of being together, and most regain it back with no problems but, some don't. When looking at your spouse/partner do you still find them attractive, or do you just love them and not care so much about what they look like? How important is looks to you within the marriage?
I find them to be important to some extent but, only in the respect that he don't let himself go. IF he chooses to let himself go.. I will then find a way to be kind and say "honey, you really need to take a shower.. it's been 2 weeks since you smelled good.. and that usually does the job.. !! HAHAHAHA!!! Just teasin all.. My hubby takes a shower at least once a week... LOL..LOL.. (again teasin) OH well... On with the show.. |
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Sometimes I tease my husband, asking him what he'd do if I quit shaving, gained hundreds of pounds, something silly like that...and he always says with a smile "I'll still love you, just less often." :) That's what I get for asking silly questions! We're still newlyweds, but have been together a total of 3.5 years. I can't imagine ever not finding him the most attractive man I have ever met. He's everything and more that I wanted in my husband and best friend. |
- Posted by HelenofMich (My Page) on Sat, Apr 20, 02 at 20:16
Yea, I've been married for22 yrs.2nd marriage. The spark is still there, alive and well and I find him still good looking and sexy(sometimes I miss the longer dark brown hair, now it's short and grayish'white). But he still makes love like he was 30, just a little less often. |
Been married 28 years. I don't know what he really looks like to others. He is a part of me. That's like saying - do you find your hand attractive!!! He is gray, balding, carrying a tummy. The skin has lost its soft tones and settled into wrinkles here and there. The jokes are old, but comforting. His arms are still strong enough to take away all the pain of a trying day just by holding me. His smile can still light up my heart and he can still make me melt!!! When I look into his eyes, I can see his soul, his vulnerability, joy, sorrow!!! Maybe the years haven't been so good to our appearance. If they started to lift all the things on me that need lifting, it would probably reach the stars. But the years have been wonderful for our us. We have shared joys and sorrows, new life and loss of family, known sickness and health, success and disappointments. Held each other up when the world seemed to want to knock us down. Does he still turn me on? In ways I never even imagined when I was young. |
Rosie, that was beautiful. You should share that with him. Very touching. Chantel |
- Posted by vicki_Indiana (My Page) on Mon, Apr 22, 02 at 9:10
Awww, such great words guys.. Rosie, that was absolutely beautiful... It's great when you know that he is the one who you will grow old with, and then, you realize that you already have!!! I can honestly say that my husband is as attractive to me today, as he was 26 yrs ago... He really looks good still and if anything is gone it's our youth and that is a good thing compared to what we have gained... |
Rosie, You made me tear up. That was a wonderful declaration of true love. There's not much left to say except that yes, I still find my sweetie attractive. |
oh yeah! |
DH is too tall and gangly to be sexy, but attractive? yep, that's my dude and he still does it for me ;o) |
- Posted by RubyinParadise (My Page) on Tue, Apr 23, 02 at 16:11
Hi, I'm new here, but I loved your post, Rosie. Thanks for that. I've been married almost four years this coming July for the 2nd time; we're in our late 40's/early 50's now. My husband makes my heart skip a beat every time I see him. I think he's the sexiest, most handsome man alive - I'm not sure what he looks like to others, but to me he's all I'll ever want or need. Ruby |
After 22 years of marriage, she STILL makes my mouth water. Maybe more so now then when we were younger. |
- Posted by vicki_Indiana (My Page) on Wed, Apr 24, 02 at 8:55
Kevin... Are we talking about your WIFE, or a piece of Steak?? LOL... ( just kidding you ) I thought that was a sweet analogy!! |
Well.....both. One does the same thing to either........when one's done cooking them :) |
WHen you love someone from the heart and not the eyes, yes. Dh, standing buck naked except for th socks (can't be without socks you know), donelap belly (it definatly done laps over the belt), doesn't exactly fit most people's idea of sexy, okay and maybe not attractive, but I look at him and see the dad who still worries about where the kids are when it's dark. The grandpa to be who wanted a rocker for christmas so he could be the rocking grandpa, and the ...ah heck, rosie said it all and best. He still makes me tingle, Don't think I could ask for more. Vickey-MN |
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder........doesn't matter what other people think. I love her with my heart. I devoure her with my soul. There is also another part that figures in..........it keeps the bond strong. We have been together for 25 years. I think that we are way past the "looks" part.......at least I am. She is my Queen and I treat her that way. |
- Posted by vicki_Indiana (My Page) on Sat, Apr 27, 02 at 14:55
Awww... Vickey, and Kevin... you two just described it so well... I loved that queen thing!!! |
- Posted by simply_shelia (My Page) on Fri, Nov 15, 02 at 9:56
I never really found my DH to be attractive on the outside but inside he was a real man!Hardworking, kind,sensitive,easy-going,wonderful dad,god-fearing,and a good listener(most times).But I'm not the cute little thing I was 7 yrs ago either thanks to stressful times .Maybe one day we can again focus on us.I prayed for god to bring a man into my life just like my daddy and he did.I didn't ask for looks or riches so I didn't get it.LOL. |
Rosie.I hope you are still around so I can tell you that your statement above warmed my heart as it is exactly how I feel about my Beloved....You just said it all.... |
- Posted by WhiteOrchid75 (My Page) on Thu, Jan 9, 03 at 21:01
Wow, I read Rosie's declaration of her love for her Dh and just cried.... for joy, mind you, but my eyes are still misty. DH and I have been married for 5 1/2 years, and I still find him very attractive and very, very sexy. Maybe others wouldn't see him that way, but who cares?? He's my guy adn I love him! Dawn |
Rosy's post made me cry too. I am glad that I am not alone. Where are those tissues? Jainie |
Me too, sob, gotta quit now, can't see to type! |
I find him sexy and wonderful ... he's my hunka-hunka burnin' love! As time goes by, our attraction to each other seems to increase ..... We've actually had people (strangers, no less!) tell us "you two seem so in love" ... Just like the first real "date" we had ... it was a rather LARGE holiday party, yet there was nobody else on the dance floor except us, gazing into each other's eyes and nuzzling ... we still do that ... (sigh) ... still can't keep our hands off each other! Sometimes we put a love song on the stereo and slow dance. The kids will come in and say "oh gross, they're doing it again"! hee hee! |
I have a friend who works at the mall. Two weeks ago, DH, DD and I stopped in to shop and we said hello, and I introduced her to my DH. Last week, I was by the store again, and my friend said, "Wow! I have to tell you. Your husband is a HUNK!" I always knew he was good looking (and IMHO has a cute butt) but that was very cool to hear, after 12 years of marriage!!! |
- Posted by dirtdweller (My Page) on Sun, Mar 2, 03 at 4:49
If you haven't seen the movie "Shallow Hal" do it. At first I thought it was going to be the most repulsive, sexist thing I had ever seen...then it changed. Half way through the movie the meaning changed. When Hal went from seeing the exterior of the person to seeing their hearts. DW didn't like it, but I did. Sexy and attractive to some is about being "eye candy". Like the models in magazines and adds. They aren't real, just a picture. A spouse is real and forever. Like Rosie said "a part of you". Sometimes I wonder if someone is having questions about their own attractiveness, could that be imposed on their view of their spouse? After all they are a part of you. Just a thought |
Rosie, what a wonderful heartfelt tribute! Your words were so beautiful, thank you for sharing. Yes, my hubby still "does it" for me. I love him with all of my heart and soul. We will celebrate our 7th anniversary this month and I love him now more than I ever could have imagined. He is a wonderful man, a fantastic father and a great cook. He does laundry, mops, cooks, cleans bathrooms, tucks the kids in at night. He is wonderful. Every morning when he gets up at 5 am to go to work he puts an extra blanket on me to keep me warm and kisses me goodby. I don't always remember it when I wake up, but I always know he did it. He calls me just to say hello every morning at 9:30 (you could set a clock by his call). He never forgets an anniversary, a birthday, a song or a special moment. He is as honest as the pope, I trust him more than I do myself. He is the most unbelieveable man I've ever known. I love him so deeply. He adopted my daughter when we got married without hesitation. He is forgiving (for I am not perfect) and supportive. He goes along with my crazy ideas and never gives up on me! He loves me and I know it. It feels great!! So, that being said, how could I *not* find him sexy? |
- Posted by quiltingbunny (My Page) on Fri, Aug 22, 03 at 15:50
i only wanted to have children with my first love. it's nothing to do so much with looks as he is my best friend, someone i want to grow old with... |
Attractive yes, hot & sexy like when we first met - Nah!, but I can say I'm not the tone size 5 I used to be 10 yrs ago either. Oh well. |
My helpmeet looks different than he did 19 years ago, but so do I. The eyes are still the same; bright, clear, and piercing, full of fun and humor. The flesh is less firm than it once was... but hey, that's what happens. A genetically guaranteed athletic frame makes the ageing process gentler, though, I think... Mostly though, the intelligence, humor, and quick wit are more refined now than they were then. Nothing is sexier or more attractive to me than intelligent, carefully considered opinions, compassion, empathy, and a rapier sense of humor. My life has been infinitely enriched for the time we've invested in each other. And the words of others remind me that they, too, view marriage the same way. Thanks! |
Married 40 years. Absolutely, adore my husband and I think it's reciprocal. Couldn't live without him Recently, we had a conversation about what we would we do without one another but decided we had a good run and would have to deal with it. We've had more than most people have in a lifetime. |
After 19 years, I still love the way he smells (even after a hard days work) and his green eyes are still beautiful (especially when he smiles...:) |
My husband gets more attractive inside and out every year. After 30 years he is more compassionate, sensitive, attuned to others and generous than he was at age 25. His sense of humor still makes me laugh till I feel like I have to pee; dancing with him makes me warm and gooey; and he is the first person I ask when I don't understand something or need feedback. He surprises me with flowers on my breakfast tray, kisses while I blow dry my hair and praises everything I do for him , even when it's a complate failure. When you marry your best friend, confidante and lover, the feeling never go away, they just get better year after year after year. |
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Yo, so i finaly lvl 20 tier 3 of runes are open to me. i wanna get ur advices which build i need to do? (got 10K IP atm) i'm playing with Ranged / AP / AD champions. but i prefer to build AP first i think, or not? you tell me. *i'm not playing with tankers (leona / malaphit)
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The most general runes you can purchase are armor seals and flat mr glyphs. They work for everyone and are ideal on virtually every ADC and even a few AP mids. MPen marks are the standard for all AP mids. As for ADs, it's a toss up between ArPen and Flat AD marks. Heavy harassers, like Caitlyn, might consider the pen, where farmers who go zeal->PD early might want Flat AD instead. Since you're a new player I'd recommend Flat AD, since it will help your last hitting. For quints Flat AD is the standard for ADCs. Flat AP and MS are probably the most commonly used for AP, but it can vary between different champions and match ups. When you start to specialize your AP rune pages you'll probably want AP per level glyphs eventually. Seals vary, HP per level, armor, flat mana regen, and AP per level are all fairly common.


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*Missouri City, TX – Trigg and Trigg Music/ (ASCAP) is pleased to announce Inspirational singer/songwriter Kristine's newest single, "God Sent Me An Angel In You." The single is available online beginning Tuesday, June 4, 2013, on cdbaby, Amazon.com, iTunes and many other internet stores.
"God Sent Me An Angel In You" is featured on Kristine's upcoming debut inspirational CD project scheduled for a July 2013 release. "God Sent Me An Angel In You" is a feel good, sweeping ballad – a new classic Love song that celebrates the "Angels" in our lives. The lyrics, music and vocals all invoke feelings of Love. The message is Love and it's universal.
Several months ago Minister William Wheeler approached Kristine and her husband/collaborator Steve Trigg with a song idea. He wanted to create something for his wife for their 29th wedding anniversary. William began singing while Steve organically begin playing the keyboard. The result – the hook for "God Sent Me An Angel In You" was born. Impressed by the couple's Love story and how they met, Kristine prayed about what lyrics to write. A few weeks later God poured out the words to the song onto her paper. "My goal was to do justice to his relationship with her. I wanted to deliver a clear message that it's time to celebrate Love again."
Many people have previewed this single and it has received rave reviews from fans…so there was no need to hold it back. Kristine is known as a inspirational/gospel music singer but some may not know that she also sings about Love. Smooth Jazz Saxophonist, Kirk Whalum's younger brother's description of Kristine's vocal stylings is simply stated: "…An honest interpreter of the emotions that God has put inside her." – Kevin Whalum
As an artist, Kristine's core value is Love. Her ministry goes beyond the walls of the traditional church music. Kristine explains, "God is Love. Love comes from God. Love is selfless…it's exactly what God did through Jesus Christ…and it's what we are expected to do." This song is a movement back to Love. "There is so much discourse and strife in the world, in short, the devil has been very busy tearing down all kinds of relationships But God is stronger, people need to remember that Love Conquers All, and it covers a multitude of sins…not my words, God's words. We ALL need Love!"
There are several takeaways or messages that should hit home when you listen to a Kristine song. "I want people to feel Love, hope, healing, restoration and inspiration…We want people to know that Love is real, it is hard, but it is worth the fight…We just have to learn to fight for each other, not with each other. Hopefully this is a step in that direction."
Final edits are being made for a video release for "God Sent Me An Angel In You." Because this song is about Love, the concept of the video showcases real people with real Love relationships. Photos of real couples have been incorporated into the …read more


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my husband and I are still in the process of fixing up our "new" old house (a small 1952 ranch), and our current project is the upstairs bathroom. We can't afford the full-blown remodel we'd like, but we need to do something about the floor. When we moved in, there was nasty carpet on the floor. We discovered it was constantly damp along the edge of the tub and around the base of the pedestal sink. When we ripped out the carpet, there was vinyl sheet flooring underneath, which was soaking wet and moldy. I started to peel it up, beginning in the corner at the tub's edge and around the sink. It was so wet, it came up pretty easily. But once I got that off and down to the wood subfloor (underlayment? I can't keep them straight) I could see that it was completely rotted in the corner next to the tub, around the base of the sink, and around the base of the toilet. There are small holes where I can actually see through to the basement below! It seems there had been a persistent slow leak from the sink that had been left for a long time. It's fixed now. Once all the old flooring was pulled up and it had time to dry, all the squares of wood subfloor became warped and cracked. Actually, some of them are so badly warped that they pulled up the nails (which are all rusty). The floor is so bad in so many places, we'd like to tear it all out down to the floor joists. The joists appear to be in good shape (we have access to them from the basement). Once we expose the floor joists, how do we replace all of this? I have never done floors before, what are the materials we need and in what order do things get laid down? We eventually want tile on the floor, but we can't afford the tile we want right now, so for the moment we plan to put down vinyl. Does this make a difference? Are there different types of subfloor/underlayment for vinyl and ceramic tile? If we put one kind down now for vinyl, will we have to change it when we are ready to tile? And how do we remove the vinyl when it's time to tile? As you can see, I'm a novice and can use all the help you can give! Thanks so much! April PS... i've attached a photo of the bathroom before we ripped up the carpet, just to give you an idea of layout. |
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Putting down a new floor (especially when you have access from below) is not technically hard. It is a lot of work. I'd consult a book or two to make sure I haven't glossed over some of the important points, but off the top of my head, here's the order: |
- Posted by weedyacres (My Page) on Fri, Sep 26, 08 at 22:51
Nigel's subfloor instructions are good. Here are my answers to your additional questions. I've only laid vinyl once, and torn it out twice, but in all 3 cases on top of the subfloor, which remains through any type of flooring, there was an ~1/8" underlayment of luaun, screwed down every 8" or so. The vinyl is then glued to to the underlayment. Ripping it out entails a wonderbar, hammer, and a little elbow grease. Ok, a lot, as you have to pry out all the screws too. But you could tear out a bathroom your size in an hour or two. Tile requires a different underlayment: cement board or (WAY better) Ditra (google it if you don't know what it is). So you've got to tear out the vinyl with its underlayment (you're not going to separate them anyway), add new underlayment, and tile over that. |
Putting down a new subfloor and underlayment is a DIY job. As the others suggested, get a home repair manual to get a better idea of the other posts instructions. The manual is a good investment. Enjoy learning and working on this new project...you can do it. Casey |
Thanks everyone. I've requested some diy flooring books from the library to better gauge whether or not this is something I can tackle. If we decide to get outside help, where would I begin finding someone? And how much should I expect to pay? Thanks again! |
Flooring books may or may not help... try also the general purpose home books (the Big Orange Box has one called "Home Improvement 1-2-3", for example. It isn't very good for the subfloor part of this task, but has okay information about the plumbing and finish floor side of things.) If you don't already own one like this, I'd suggest you get one for everything else you might want to do around the house. There's no perfect category of trade for this job. Part of the complication is that plumbing usually requires a license, so you'd be taking a bit of a chance to have an unlicensed individual working on the plumbing. If you go to a plumbing company, they might have carpenters that they use, but it'll cost a little more for the coordination they have to do. If you approach a general contractor, they'll have the carpenter and connections to plumbers, but they might also view this as a small job and upcharge you for the bother. A handyman without a license to do plumbing would probably do an okay job, but there's a possibility that they'd botch it. If it was me, I'd try and find a combination licensed plumber/ handyman. You'll pay a little more for the plumbing ticket, but it may help you sleep better at night. My gut tells me that this would come in under $2000, but there are too many unknowns to even call that a guess. (And double that if you live somewhere really expensive, like California or NYC.) Get a couple of people out for a quote. Ask for proof of liability insurance and call their insurance company to see that they're currently covered. To drag you back to the DIY side of things, if you feel competent and safe with a circular saw and a drill, and own basic plumbing stuff, then I think you can do this. Double that vote of confidence if you have another bathroom in the house to use while this one's being wrecked. |
Thanks justnigel. I've requested the "Home Improvement 1-2-3", as well as a couple of other general home improvement books ("How Your House Works" visual guide seemed like a good choice). We live in Utah, but $2000.00 still seems like an awful lot of money so we'll probably give DIY a try! And we do have another bathroom we can use while this is in progress (thank goodness!) I'm not really sure though where the plumbing specialists come into this? I understand we will need to temporarily remove the toilet and sink, but other than turning off the water and plugging the flange, is there something I'm missing? We hadn't planned on moving or changing the fixtures. |
I didn't mean to scare you about the license stuff... it's just one of the many things to be aware of when getting trades into your home. In general, if you have an unlicensed individual do work that should have been done by a licensed person, then their screw-ups become your problem. In your case, the plumbing specialist mainly comes into play if something goes wrong. Removing and replacing fixtures isn't hard. One more bit of advice, if I may: check beforehand if your toilet and sink have shutoff valves. If they don't, then your first task is to put shutoffs there, so you can get water to the rest of the house while you're working on this room. The compression fit ones work quite well. And I might be completely wrong about the $2000. Not a bad idea to get at least one quote. (On the other hand, I'm sure the DIY will be very satisfying.) |
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"One Call Now" is our school's communication system. It allows the school send out messages to all parents at one time, either through an email or phone call.
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Paling Fences are the most traditional type of timber fence seen throughout Melbourne suburbs. Commonly known as treated pine fences they offer a perfect solution for boundary dividing around the home that won't break the budget. To give your paling fence a unique look in your street there are many extras that can be added during construction, from capping, exposed timber posts, a stepped style, thick plinths, letterboxes, through to matching driveway gates. Treated to offer long term resistance against decay and other insects it's no wonder it is one of Australia's most popular long lasting fences.
Our treated pine range doesn't stop with the popular aussie paling fence, we also build and design fencing using Pine Decking for a more featured design, a great alternative to merbau fencing.
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Radiata Treated Pine is one of the most commonly used timber products to build fences throughout Melbourne suburbs. It has been relied on for generations to provide dependable protection against termites and decay, extending the life of your fence.
All pine products are cut from plantation grown forests in Australia and New Zealand. Pine has little natural durability compared with traditional native hardwood construction timbers. Therefore pine is treated to extend its service life. This enables today's fencing timbers to have increased durability against decay and insect attack.


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I have a little terrarium. I used to have a camellia sinensis plant for tea, but i got rid of it because seemingly everytime It grew some new growth, the new growth would brown from the tip back. Always. I thought it was a disease called die back which happens with camellias. But maybe it wasn't. My lemon seedling has two leaves like this, but they haven't dyed all the way back. And my guava has about 4 leaves doing it on the tips. One just fell off. This is really bothering me. But now I see all these little tiny tiny white bugs that just crawl around. Any ideas what they would be?They're too small to photograph. So what's wrong with my plants? |
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Sounds like thrips?? If so then dump everything including the soil and start over again after washing out the terrarium with Safer Soap insecticide. |
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Attorney General Investigates Weight-loss Claims
Attorney General Tom Miller also advised consumers to choose weight-loss programs carefully in order to be safe and increase their chances of success. "Be wary of so-called scientific breakthroughs and ads that include testimonials with exaggerated and unsubstantiated weight loss claims," he said.
The Consumer Protection Division issued "civil investigative demands for information" to Danmark, Inc., of Topsham, Maine, and to SVELT-TECH/100 of Plattsburgh, NY. The demands are issued under authority of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and require the companies to answer various questions and provide substantiation for advertising claims.
The Danmark demand asks for substantiation of claims for the dietary company's supplement "Chitosan Plus" -- including claims that "clinical studies reveal that the powerful blend of ingredients in Chitosan Plus attracts fat like a magnet, absorbs it, and passes it right through the body," and that "with Chitosan Plus a person can lose weight and get lean without diets or exercise."
The SVELT-TECH/100 demand asks for substantiation of claims regarding the company's "crash-loss" caplet it calls the "Fastest Weight-Loss Method Ever Known to Medical Science." Print ads claim the caplet will "melt down fat like hot water melts down ice," and that the caplet "creates a 'hypo-calorie effect' inside your body. . . that turns your system into a giant fat burning machine."
Miller said ads sometimes appear in national tabloids or publications with the notice: "Not available in Iowa."
"In the past we have obtained court orders stopping some of the most questionable ads, but consumers need to be smart about weight loss, too," Miller said.
He cited a Federal Trade Commission estimate that as many as 50 million Americans go on some form of diet each year, especially at New Year's time, but that less than five per cent manage to keep the weight off. "A high number of people are extremely eager for success, and that can be a formula for problems," Miller said.
"We especially want people to question potentially dangerous fad diets or programs that promise rapid weight loss or loss without the need for permanent changes in diet and exercise habits," he said.
"True and lasting weight loss rarely if ever is found in a capsule or pill," he said. "There are no magic bullets. Consumers who want to lose weight should choose a plan or program carefully that fits their budget and emphasizes a personal commitment to gradual and permanent changes in eating and exercise habits."
Miller noted that responsible weight-loss plans are available from physicians, hospitals, clinics, national health organizations, health maintenance organizations, health clubs, libraries, and book stores. Miller encouraged consumers to consult with their physicians before they undertake significant new diet or exercise programs.
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ITEST is sponsoring a lecture by Father Robert Spitzer, SJ on Friday, May 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cardinal Rigali Center. The lecture is open to the public. All are welcome!
Creation Lens: Exploring the World, Discovering God - Update
ITEST completed the second phase of the project in 2012 and uploaded lessons for grades Pre-K and 5 – 8. Currently there are 397 lessons available online for free download. Since January 2009 there have been over 1/3 of a million downloads.
Let us know how you used the downloaded lessons by clicking on the "Recommend" button on the site above. We need input from teachers who are using these supplementary lessons/modules in the classroom and in home school venues.
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New Marketing Strategies: Visits to Catholic Elementary Schools
Above left: Cyndi Hasten, Principal of Assumption Parish School and Sr. Marianne. Above right: Cheryl Harness and Gregg Sturgill, Principal of St. Francis of Assisi School |
Even in the "Digital Age" where Twitter, Facebook and texting seem to have the upper hand in spreading the message, we still hear that personal contact often trumps electronic or print media. Many times that is true. We decided to test this out with one of the marketing strategies we devised for Exploring the World, Discovering God (EWDG), our faith/science lessons,(Pre-K-Grade 8), concentrating on grades 5-8.
Starting on the local level aided by a grant from the Our Sunday Visitor Institute, grantor of the entire project, Cheryl Harness, ITEST's executive assistant and editor of EWDG Grades 5-8 lessons, and Sister Marianne, RSM, Associate Director hit the road! Armed with delicious pastry rings for each school from a local bakery, colorful bookmarks, brochures, a sample lesson from the program and a lot of enthusiasm, they "cold called" four to five selected Catholic Elementary schools one morning each week. After identifying ourselves we presented the pastry gift first and then asked to see the principal to briefly describe our faith/science lessons.
Since late January we have visited over 30 schools and have been received graciously by principals and staff. Even though we have blanketed the schools with information about the project through e-mail and hard copy correspondence, nothing seems to have "awakened" interest in the program more than this particular strategy. Or, maybe it was the pastry rings!! In a short 10-15 minute period we were able to describe the program and how it could benefit the students and teachers in that elementary school.
At the same time we offered to do a 45 minute presentation/workshop for the teachers and staff on the program itself, showing how it could be used most effectively in their school.
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"An Open Forum on Early Human Life Issues: A Constructive Dialog"
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ITEST 2011 Fall Workshop Archive
Cyberspace Safety for Teens in an Age of Facebook, Twitter and Texting
Below are the presenters from the Fall 2011 Workshop. They have been converted into Acrobat PDF files. You may download any individual presentation or a zip file (20.5mb) containing all the presentations
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The Power and Influence of the Internet click to download - 232kb
Travis Smith, PhD, LPC, Program Director, LifeStar of Eastern Missouri
Addiction: Window into the Brain click to download - 10.6mb
Franz J. Wippold, MD, Washington University School of Medicine
The Mind of the Predator click to download - 2.3mb
Bart Niedner, President, Resource Forge, LLCThe Internet = Cyber Safety and Security Overview click to download - 1.62mb
Mike Schottenhaml, IT Manager, St. Vincent de Paul National CouncilProtecting our Kids on Cyberspace click to download - 6.72mb
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BBSRC-supported bioincubator facilities open at Babraham Research Campus
16 November 2010
New bioincubator facilities at the Babraham Research Campus have been officially opened by Dr Julian Huppert, MP. The facilities, in a new building named Maia, provide seven early-stage biomedical companies with new research premises and access to the world-class bioscience and state-of-the-art facilities at the Babraham Institute.
The new building, supported with funding from BBSRC, brings the total lab space for new bio-based ventures on the Babraham site to around 70,000 sq ft. The Babraham Research Campus currently hosts 28 ventures.
The Maia Building has been designed to provide flexible facilities particularly for early-stage companies.
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert said, "I was delighted to be invited to the opening of the new Bioincubator building. It is encouraging to see how, even in these difficult economic times, the relationship between academic research and start-up companies continues to grow. This new facility will help to develop further the city's link between ground breaking research and innovation while at the same time offering much needed accommodation around Cambridge for these early-stage biomedical companies. I wish them all every success for the future."
The campus has attracted some of the most exciting new generation antibody companies in Europe, continuing the Cambridge legacy of world-class excellence in monoclonal antibody research. Prior to the official opening, antibody pioneer Sir Gregory Winter, FRS, delivered the 2010 Bioenterprise Lecture, explaining the importance of biologicals, like antibodies, as future therapeutics. He explained, "In recent years, therapeutic antibodies have become best selling pharmaceutical drugs. Cambridge scientists, institutions and companies have played a major role in this success, from early invention to product development. The opening of new research facilities at Babraham for early stage companies is very good news for the development of the antibodies of the future."
The campus has recently attracted four biologics companies - Kymab a spin-out from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Bicycle Therapeutics from the MRC-LMB, Recombinant Antibody Technologies - based in Maia and Babraham spin-out Crescendo Biologics, established in the Meditrina Building, whose technology is derived from research funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Alpha Biologics, a manufacturer of monoclonal antibodies, also moved into Maia, expanding from smaller premises on the campus.
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Derek Jones, Chief Executive of Babraham Bioscience Technologies (BBT) added, "Much of the pioneering work in monoclonal antibodies has been carried out at Babraham and in the Cambridge area. Our Bioincubator provides an ideal location and facilities to ensure that companies have the best start that they can. With the addition of our new building, Maia, the campus offers a greater range of facilities of flexible size, enabling companies to remain on campus as they expand."
Maia was constructed with financial support from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), which supports the Babraham Institute. Professor Douglas Kell, BBSRC Chief Executive said, "The new incubator building at Babraham will help drive the continuing success of the campus in attracting biotech companies and supporting their development. The Babraham Research Campus maximises economic growth and job creation by drawing on the critical mass of world-class BBSRC bioscience and important facilities at the Babraham Institute and its strong community of small biotech companies."
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Alone in the city #1: The Wisdom of the Tags
It was the middle of the day and the new sleek trains, moulded for speed and sealed for safety, were in the turnaround yards waiting to return for the peak hour. Within a few minutes one of the older trains shunted to a halt in front of him. On its side, sprayed in alien glyphs, the wisdom of the night. On any other day, the poetry of the tags would have been meaningless, but today, as the abused train beckoned him, every tag voiced a meaning – they screamed "why?" in a repetitious, deafening chorus. Now he knew how it felt to hear no answer.
He was carried forward through the doors by the crowd and found himself seated at one end, facing the double interconnecting doors to the next carriage. It was one of those old trains, built by those who relied on the commuting public to have common sense – no automatic doors, pneumatic locks or articulated bellows connecting each carriage. These trains were reminiscent of a different sensibility, of the era of his parents and Chicago's Super Chief, with beautifully crafted Pullman carriages for genteel folk, and ribbed sidings not plastered with the "whys" of people who had been denied reasonable answers.
Like an old bag lady dragging her trolley through some cold, glass and stainless steel shopping mall, the old train heaved itself out of the station, wheezing and clanking into the tunnel to the River. He didn't know where these images were coming from, nor how he could understand the resentment of a tired old train and a lonely bag lady – he just knew; somehow he just knew. He searched the faces of the other passengers and found them blank. He looked through the glass door to the exposed breezeway between the carriages, and saw his own face, distorted in the grime, frowning back in bewilderment. The train slowed for some reason, and as the slack in the couplings was taken up, sharp reports rang out through the tunnel like gunshots.
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[Presenter] The threads of plotting are expanding and branching to find
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condemnation of Syria, be assured, for Amr Musa stands by him. He should
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that precedes Musa's departure from the Arab league and the assumption
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League chief, who regarded stability in Syria as part and parcel of
pan-Arab security.
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to serve his selfish interests to the detriment of the homeland, and to
serve foreign interests, will be the new president of Egypt.
[Amr Musa is shown making statements to reporters; he is also shown
shaking hands with German Chancellor Merkel. UK Foreign Secretary
William Hague is also shown making statements]
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The Elders of the Churchby Pastor Jim Feeney, Ph.D.
--------------------------------------- Having established the biblical principle of church elders, let us now examine in depth the ministry of elders — that is, the "job description" of the church elder. •• Elders FEED — that is, they SHEPHERD the church.
•• Elders RULE — that is, direct the affairs of — the local church.
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But the truth of the matter is that the draw--moving from right to left, with top-spin adding distance to the roll--is the preferred flight path. Look at the nomenclature. The word draw indicates a pulling of a string, a wholly conceived and executed act. In its more exaggerated form, the draw becomes the hook--a word that suggests a weapon or, at the very least, a punch--again, a fully conceived act. The hook is long, dangerous, macho. By comparison, the fade connotes a gradual leaking of power, a sense of diminishing return, an eventual disappearance. The slice, the most extreme version of the fade, is the ugliest event in golf. The word itself--slice--is weak and passive, bringing to mind breads and pies and kitchen knives. The term "a mean slice" sounds accidental, dangerous, and hurtful, like a deep wound from a jagged piece of metal. Hard, low, and short, the slice spins like a poorly tossed boomerang, too weak to get all the way there, too shyly hit to come home. It settles halfway there and halfway back, in the repellent middle ground of the rough or the hazard.
My regular group is mostly guys who play the draw. They are a real menagerie. My cousin Marty hits the way antelopes run: smooth, fast, rhythmic. His steep, deeply tempoed swing leaves a wisp of a divot, barely marking his passage. He imports baby clothes and he's got a draw.
My friend Wayne, who took up the game just three years ago, swings limber, almost floppily, like an ostrich. He bends his arms so much, you could open a jelly jar in the crook of his elbow. Still, he hits it hard, makes corrections at impact. He teaches British literature and he's got a draw.
I play with a guy named Jaws who swipes so viciously at the ball that he could be mistaken for a rabid bobcat. Yet when he hits it solid, his ball rises and, at the very top of its trajectory, turns over, to the left. Always left! The guy coaches soccer and he's got a draw.
Then there is Jere, whose mechanics are so strong, whose understanding of the game is so rich, that he can look at any shot and think, How do I shape this? For him, the game is one of possibilities, not repetitions. He makes adjustments, strengthening his grip for a draw, opening his stance for a fade. He's AC/DC. He goes both ways. He thumps us all.
Golf is a game of shapes. You stand at the first tee of a new course, and the first hole presents itself to you, tree lines bend away, fairways slope outward, spaces narrow then open in anticipation of flight paths, greens sit in geometric certainty in the distance. When you examine the card, the course is there in tiny drawings, shapes inside of shapes, shades inside of shades. You learn to regard the shape of your shot as just another certainty, as a way of fitting yourself into the place.
Standing at the seventh hole, with Mike reminding me of the ghost of my slice, I make the moves I must in order to have any chance of turning the ball over, of hitting a draw. I strengthen my grip, rotating my right hand counterclockwise. I close my stance a bit. I remind myself to keep my hips quiet. I think of myself as a clockface, my hands falling from 12 to 6, and I want to make contact just past 6. I urge myself through a practice swing, thinking only of the release, the moment of impact, when, if all goes well, I get to the ball with my club face slightly closed and my hands slightly behind the ball.
Before I hit, I turn to Mike, who is gazing at the fairway ahead of us. He's banking on my rightward drift. It's his only chance: that I will throw a ball out to the right and panic over my second shot. Poor bastard.
I'm feeling good. When I hit it, I know that I've gotten through it, and when I look up, I expect to see the ball tugging leftward. As usual, it doesn't go that way. Interestingly, it doesn't curl in either direction. The ball falls gently on the center cut. Mike's shoulders sag as we approach our second shots. "There's nothing wrong with that," he says. "Straight works well, too." On the green next to us, a howl comes up as someone nails a long putt. He's right. That's when the game's simplest truth reveals itself. In the game of curves and textures, straight is surely the best shape of them all.
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