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UPHA Classics Early Nomination Deadline is April 1st, 2014
Another show season is right around the corner and it is time to nominate your American Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Hackney Ponies to the ever-popular 2014 UPHA Classics Program. Please visit us at www.UPHAonline.com, where you can access the nomination form by clicking on the "Download Forms" tab. The early bird discount of $100.00 applies to all nominations postmarked on or before April 1, 2013.
CH Face Card passes away
We are saddened to announce the passing of CH Face Card at 31 years old. The mare was a dominant five-gaited force from the first time she entered the ring which was at Louisville in 1987 when she was shown by Jim Koller and was the Three-Year-Old Mare Reserve World Champion.
The Southeastern Hackney Association invites you to Show Your Pony!
At the annual meeting of the SEHA, the board of directors and members voted to implement an incentive program to give cash awards to members showing their ponies at selected shows in the region.
John T. Jones to judge Indy Charity
The Indianapolis Charity Horse Show is pleased to announce that John T. Jones, Scottsdale, AZ, will Judge the 2014 Show! Join us again as we showcase the top talented horses and exhibitors May 28- 31, 2014 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
J.D. Massey Classic launches J.D. Massey Cup competition
As the J.D. Massey Classic approaches, April 16-19, 2014, the show committee has announced a fun innovation for this year's event. Introducing, the J.D. Massey Cup!
You can win $1,000 and a really BIG, really COOL trophy!
Any barn can win simply by participating and having fun! Here is a sampling of ways you will earn points toward the grand prize!
Bridlespur MHSA Kickoff Entries Close March 27
With spring just around the corner, the Bridlespur MHSA Kickoff Show is ready to set the tone for a great 2014 show season. Slated for April 10-12 at the acclaimed National Equestrian Center, the Bridlespur Kickoff will be a great event once again. Judging this year's event will be Darrell Case of Simpsonville, Kentucky.
Win an all-expense paid week at the 2014 WCHS!
The ASB Museum's Annual Victory Pass Raffle is running now through April 11, 2014!
For only $10/ticket, you can purchase the opportunity to win the Grand Prize Package, including:
- A week's stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – Louisville August 17 – 23, 2014
- $500 Food Voucher for the Crowne Plaza Restaurant
- 4 Lower Level Box Seats for every performance
- A VIP Parking Pass for the week
Consignments now being accepted for 2014 Equine Art Auction
The American Saddlebred Museum is accepting consignments to be considered for inclusion in the 2014 Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction. The auction will be held on Saturday July 12th at the Museum's Showplace for Saddlebreds in conjunction with the Lexington Jr. League Horse Show. Deadline for submission of consignments is March 24, 2014.
USEF Announces Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Competitions Selected for Heel Measurements
The USEF Hackney Committee has selected the six competitions at which heel measurements will be required of Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes as defined by USEF Hackney and Roadster Division rules. The mandatory heel measurements will be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2014:
- River Ridge Charity – Columbus, Ohio (April 24-27)
- Kentucky State Fair – Louisville, Ky. (August 17-23)
- All American Horse Classic – Indianapolis, Ind. (September 2-6)
- Southeastern Charity, Conyers, Ga. (September 17-20)
- Mid-America Mane Event, Springfield, Ill. (October 23-26)
- UPHA/American Royal National Championship – Kansas City, Mo. (November 11-15)
Des Moines Springfest announces judge
The Des Moines Springfest Horse Show, scheduled for April 24 – 27, 2014 is pleased to announce its selection of Kristen Cater, Dunbarton, New Hampshire as our 2014 horse show judge. She will judge a full schedule of events including UPHA Classics and Challenge Cup classes, Saddle & Bridle qualifiers, Open classes and Academy sessions. New this year will be a Road Horse to Bike qualifier and Championship, UPHA Adult Challenge Cup and additional walk/trot classes. The show will be held in the beautiful, state of the art, Jacobson Arena at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We are additionally pleased to announce that the footing mix has been re-formulated in the show arena as well as the adjacent warm-up.


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Entering the final week of February, we are wishing a happy birthday to football VFL Rashad Baker and freshman rower Danielle Dami!
Baker was originally recruited as a wide receiver, but made the switch to free safety in the fourth game of his freshman season. He played out the remainder of his Volunteer career -- from 2000-03 -- in that position, earning first team All-SEC honors in 2001 and a second-team selection in 2002. After tallying 233 tackles, 11 interceptions, and and 24 pass deflections at Tennessee, he went on to play six seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, and Oakland Raiders.
We're also sending "happy birthday" wishes to freshman Dami who is in the midst of her first season with Tennessee Rowing. A native of Grayling, Michigan, Dami is a member of the novice squad this season and is majoring in environmental studies. She turns 20 years old today.
Happy birthday, Rashad and Dami!

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My experience at Loft 523 was unlike any other I've experienced - the room was minimalistic, almost spartan, the artwork was striking, the lighting more like what you would find in an art gallery than in a hotel room. At first, the look didn't strike my fancy, to be honest, but it really grew on me after the first day.
1) Love that there are iPod speakers in the room. The one thing I miss when I travel is music (I always forget to bring my speakers!), so I was able to jam out when getting ready for work.
2) Love the rainwater showerhead! Seriously. Amazing. Also, the bathroom feels like something out of a movie.
3) The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the room was GINORMOUS. Seriously - gigantic. Lots of room to jump around and dance, if that's your thing.
1) The internet sucked. I must have spent at least 2 hours trying to troubleshoot, and it still sucked.
2) The front desk sucked. The girl at the front desk was literally on her iPhone the entire time. Plus, there's nothing to do in the lobby, which was somewhat disappointing.
Overall, definitely worth the experience, if only to test your "coolness" factor, cause I honestly think only ultra-chic people would like this place at once.
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March 2015 Letter from the Publisher
Dear Readers,
Thank you for picking up the March issue of Healthy Living News. Pictured on this month's cover is UTMC's Parkinson's Disease Interdisciplinary Clinic (PDIC) team, a diverse group of healthcare practitioners and volunteers who provide comprehensive care to Parkinson's patients in one convenient location at the UTMC Gardner-McMaster Parkinson Center. See the story on page 4 for more information on this dedicated team as well as details on the upcoming 18th Annual Parkinson's Symposium to be held April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Parkway Place in Maumee. Themed "The Parkinson's Show Starring Dr. Larry Elmer," this year's symposium promises to entertain and enlighten those whose lives have been touched by this progressive neurological disease.
Also in this issue, Toledo Clinic sleep medicine and pulmonary specialist Dr. Naeem Lughmani shares expert insights on the relationship between snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (p. 12); Joy Riedl of Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices discusses the innovative "small house" concept of skilled nursing care (p. 40); Mary Cheney of ProMedica Wound Care talks about the various treatment options for tough-to-heal chronic wounds (p. 22); Deb Ross of Mercy Cancer Center emphasizes the vital importance of colorectal cancer screening (p. 10); and Super Fitness owner Ron Hemelgarn explains the remarkable longevity of his club, which celebrates its 43rd anniversary this month (p. 8).
On a more somber note, last month we mourned the loss of Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins. His love, vision, and pride in our hometown will long be remembered. Whether he was a direct descendent of Irish patriot Michael Collins or not, we always greatly admired his devotion and interest in his Irish heritage. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. In fact, this month's Spiritually Speaking by Sister Mary Thill (p. 6) is dedicated to Mayor Collins' memory.
Hopefully, as you read this letter, we've had a break in the winter weather so area residents can get back to enjoying outdoor activities. If you need a little inspiration in this regard, next month's issue will be jam-packed with information on upcoming triathlons, duathlons, and run/walks events plus our 19th annual Summer Camp Guide.
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mason jar propagation
A friend of mine gave me a cutting from his Queen Elizabeth rose last fall. Told me to just stick in the ground and cover with a mason jar and just leave alone till spring.
Alas, it has rooted beautiful and is leafing out great.
Can I do this now in the spring?
Another friend gave me a cutting from his yellow rose bush and I would love to get it to root.
Right now I have it in a pot of sand...
Will this root and/or what else do I need to do?
Thanks for any suggestions.
I got one to root under a Mason jar, yes, it was in the fall. They were spares and I didn't have enough soda bottles. All the rest under Mason jars died almost right away. It was a fluke it didn't die because the spot got a little bit of sun in the am. You should see it now. I left it in situ.
It almost got cooked when I didn't lift off the jar in time in the spring. Then it got too cold so I covered it with something else at night.
I would use the 2 liter soda bottle in a shady spot so you can take the cap off and vent it after it roots for a few days prior to transplanting, then after transplanting cover it with the bottle again with the cap OFF for several days UNLESS you transplant it into full sun. For that I'd pot it up and move it into full sun gradually.
I'm doing mine inside under lights inside now in a plastic storage box.
My mother has a miniature rose (sorry... don't know the name right now) that I would love to root a cutting of. Can I use the soda bottle method, with the cutting planted in a pot instead of the ground? If I keep it in a cool spot in the yard?
P.S. I'm new to roses, so this might be a dumb quesion... if this method would work for what I want to do, would I still need to water the cutting, or would the mini-greenhouse effect be enough? I've only used a similar method for tropical houseplants, not roses. Thanks for any info!!!
I don't know where all the experts have gone here. Expert I'm not but know a couple things from reading so much here and trying a few methods. George Mander's specialty is miniature roses. I posted the link on another thread to his site, just google "cuttings from cuttings from cuttings" in quotes like that, and you should see his name or his site name "Roses of Excellence".
To try to root it outside, here's one method that worked for me that is almost what you want to do. I suppose you could put it directly in the ground like you want, that's what I did when my mason jar cutting took. None I ever put into the ground but that one whether the mason jar or soda bottle rooted. But some have good luck that way. I also tried the winter method (you wouldn't want to do it for a mini).
I cut pieces of cane I was going to throw away, can't remember if I used rooting powder or not, maybe not, and stuck them directly in the ground over winter. That works for some. By mid winter I went out and found mine lying on the ground. I don't know why they were pulled out as I had stuck them down in well, maybe the freezing ground heaved them out.
I did another one that didn't work, but the amazing thing is those canes stayed healthy green nearly all winter. I wouldn't have expected that. These were thicker canes than I normally root cut into 1 to 1-1/2 foot sections, like a pencil.
Another way was to take the smaller clear plastic solo cups and punch two 1/4 inch holes in the bottom not too close together. Fill with the closest to George Manders special mix as you can find or mix 1/2 peat and 1/2 pearlite and wet it the night before with boiling water. Then squeeze any excess out before to stick your cutting. Some do use regular potting soil, but many think these lighter mixes work better for some reason. Then you can "plant" the cup in the ground and cover it with the soda bottle. After 3 weeks or so (or whenever you want so long as you bury it again and cover) you can pull up the cup to see if you see any white roots near the bottom sides of the cup. One that takes, you always will see that, maybe not with a mini, never tried those. Some people tug on them; if they get resistance it means roots are probably formed but I don't recommend it.
If you do what I suggested or what you proposed, water over the bottle with the cap on all around. I suppose you could in your case water directly in the ground but if you use a potting medium, it is not a good idea to water them directly. The ground all around inside where the bottle is secured will absorb the water and it will wick up into the solo cup through the holes. You should see moisture on the inside of the soda bottle again in an hour or so.
But if you want it really badly and don't have many cuttings to work with, maybe that bud grafting method would be the best. I haven't tried that, but the reason I would not like it is that I like my roses to be own root and not have a graft so if canes come up from underground, I know they are not rootstock which you do not want.


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Sorry if asking basic questions, but I'm new with Linux ... I installed Ubuntu 12.04 via wubi in an old laptop (along with windows XP). When starting the laptop I get a first screen asking to choose between Windows (1st option) and Ubuntu (2nd option). After choosing Ubuntu, it displays one line (disappearing immediately) with an error and something like NFTS (I think,as too quick to read) and then another booting selection screen, with 4 options, appears. Options are 1) Ubuntu normal, 2) Ubuntu recovery mode, 3) Previous Linux version (not sure why, but seems to appear since I followed the auto-update of the system post 12.04 installation), and 4) windows XP. Although everything seems to work (after choosing option 1) I'm not sure if I can fix the booting screen (going into the second screen with the 4 options)?
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This was my first Airbnb experience. I really enjoyed my 3nights4days stay at Cigdem's. The apartment is gorgeous, her room is bright, lovely and neat. (I mean "neat" as Japanese, known for having very high standards in cleanliness!) I loved the mountain/lake view...sunset over mountain is another beauty in Kailua.
The location is also great, 30min walk to the Kailua beach, very close to the town. TheBus stop is very close so check the timetable and take #70...Kailua beach is 3min, Lanikai beach is 5 min ride.
She was a great host, very welcoming and willing to help,
her nicely organized welcome package showing basic house rules and helpful tips helped me a lot to make myself comfortable.
Also she provided me Kailua map, towels&soaps, useful information about town. I am so grateful for her kindness. I would highly recommend staying at her place.
I thoroughly enjoyed staying with Cigdem. Her place is beautiful-just as the pictures show-and she was a gracious and friendly host.
Easily the best location in Kailua. One block from "downtown" with excellent food options, one block from the uber-touristy boots and kemos, and a few blocks from the beach pictured in the listing, I got lucky booking it not knowing the area beforehand. Cigdem provided helpful maps of spots nearby, and even drove me to the airport (saving me a ton of time and money)!
I took advantage of the on site pool and hot tub-a great perk. On the 17th floor, the view is excellent. Waking up to the sun rising over the mountains cannot be beat. (Especially since she had a nice little breakfast waiting for me!)
Highly recommended.
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The apartment is just as it appears in the photos, very roomy and clean - not to mention the gorgeous view! Cigdem was extremely welcoming of my boyfriend and I into her home providing maps, information and fresh beach towels! I loved having the use of a full-sized fridge and a fully equipped kitchen which you often don't get in a vacation rental unit! Also, Kailua and Lanikai are beautiful beaches, a nice getaway from the craziness of Waikiki. :)
Cigdem was a most gracious and delightful hostess. She was thorough and diligent about the details but not overbearing. Her condo is immaculate and comfortable with all of the amenities. The building is equally so. The area was in the center of everything there in Kailua, but the unit was quiet and relaxing.
Anyone looking for a beautiful and serene atmosphere that is close to everything, as well as a great value for the money then you have come to the right place; and, you will not meet an anymore engaging hostess.
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We are happy to give our highest recommendation to Cigdem's wonderful hospitality and home. We stayed in multiple venues during our trip to Oahu and this was by far the best. The flat is beautiful, welcoming and boasts an incredible view. The location is fantastic and Cigdem was wonderful in giving us advice on local attractions. Additionally we felt free to do our own thing and immediately comfortable with coming and going as we pleased. This was our first experience with airbnb and we could not be happier. If you're looking to get out of the saturated Waikiki area or simply looking for a bit of time away, we highly recommend this accommodation. Enjoy!
Chee was a great guest. She was quiet and considerate and treated our home like it was her own, keeping things nice and tidy. She even played with our pets and we had great conversations. We enjoyed having her stay with us. She is weld med back anytime and when we visit Hawaii I hope too see her again.
Chee is a beautiful human being and an awesome guest. She's very respectful and great to talk to.
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Cigdem was a great guest! She was thoughtful and friendly! I highly recommend her.


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This beautiful home features 5 large bedrooms and 3 baths, this home has a large open kitchen with upgeaded cabinetry and granite counter tops. This home is located on a cul de sac and on a huge 15,000 sq foot lot! This home is located right off of the 91 freeway and McKinley, great home and great location!
Beautiful Condo: 2 bdrm 2 bath Down unit. Walk distance to LINCOLN ALTERNATIVE Elementary School, near Free Way, Shopping Center & Bank .Central Air and Forced Air Heating & GAS Oven. One car garage and one assigned parking space. Community BBQ, Swimming Pool and Garage have yourself Laundry. Gated.
2 story home located in the Ryland Terrace Corona Ranch location in turnkey/ready for move in condition. 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, family room with cozy fireplace, beautiful tile floors downstairs, a must see property to appreciated.
Donât miss this delightful detached (PUD) home in the wonderful community of La Paloma At The Corona Ranch! The home features 1950 sq ft of generous space and open lay out, with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, spacious formal living room and dining area, a cozy family room with fireplace and kitchen with island, breakfast nook area and lots of cabinets space. There are plenty of windows and high ceiling to provide lots of natural lighting. Spacious master bedroom & bath with separate tub and shower and dual sinks. Plus three additional good size bedrooms & a full bath with tub shower/combo and dual sinks. Convenient upstairs laundry and 2 car garage. Slated covered patio with concrete deck in the easy to maintain yard that backs into the greenbelt. La Paloma community shows pride of ownership and offers a sparkling pool, spa and kid's play area with low association fees. Approximately one mile from the 91 and 15 freeways. Within walking distance to schools and parks, restaurants, gas stations, shopping, banks, COSTCO and more. Come see this fabulous home today!
Fabulous Family Home in Great Neighborhood! 3 Bd/1.75 /Ba Including Master Bedroom With En-Suite Bathroom and Private Access To Backyard. Open Concept Floor Plan. Spacious Remodeled Kitchen Has Breakfast Bar That Opens To Brightly Lit Dining Room. Dining Room Flows Into Spacious Living Room with Cozy Fireplace. Vinyl Sliding Doors Open To a Gorgeous View Of The Hills And A Large Backyard That is Perfect for Entertaining. 12x12 Tile Throughout Keep The Home Cool During The Warm Corona Summers. Laundry Hookups in Garage. 2 Car Garage, Central Heat/Air, Fresh Interior Paint and Possible RV Parking Make This Home A Must See!
What a great house in the beautiful city of Corona, Property located in a nice neighborhood. Across the street you'll find Cresta Verde Golf Course hole #3 par 4 and hole # 4 par 3. No home owners association dues or Mello Roos here. **** Unique 2 story property with the master bedroom downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs, two and a half baths**** .Nice open floor plan. *** Tile floor throughout the main floor and carpet upstairs. Upgraded Kitchen with granite counter tops ***Lots of sq ft for the price ****. Nice in-ground Pool and Spa for those summer days coming up. Huge back yard with fruit trees, swing sets etc. Nice views from back yard. Walking distance to a great park. Close to shopping centers, schools, churches parks, freeways etc.
LOCATION!!! Nice 4 bed 2 bath home. Tiled entry and walkways. Central a/c and heat. Cathedral ceilings in living room and kitchen. Ceiling fans throughout. Master bedroom with own bathroom. Big kitchen with dining area and fireplace. Attached 2-car garage. 3-car parking driveway. R.V. parking on the side of the home. Underground utilities, NO utility poles. Big front and rear yards. Front yard nicely landscaped with red brick. Rear yard is mostly cement.
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Beautiful Single Story Home with Pool located in South Corona. (Standard Sale) Updated kitchen and windows throughout. New Exterior paint. 2 Car Garage. The assessor's showing 1573 sq ft 3 bed 2 1/2 bath ~ Buyer to verify permits and sq ft ~ Home feels bigger. Currently the room used as an office, could be a 4th bedroom. Very large backyard with covered patio and pool! This is a must see home! Home Warranty for 1 year included.
Charming 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Plus Office/Exercise Room in The Crest of Corona Hills Community. Located on a quiet Cul-De-Sac lot this lovely home has new exterior paint!. The interior features laminate flooring on the main level and upgraded carpeting on the stairs and second level. The living room is very inviting with loads of natural light and a spacious formal dining room area. The kitchen has loads of cabinet space plus a center island. The family room is open to the kitchen with a fireplace. The wiring for the television is in the wall so no wires are visible. Door leads to the inviting wrap around covered patio from the kitchen nook. There is as powder room down stairs . Garage has direct access from the interior of the home, laundry is located in the garage. The Master Suite is spacious with a peek-a-boo view of the mountains and city lights and a walk in closet, bathroom with dual sinks and builder option of 4th bedroom used as adjacent exercise room & office combo. This room would also be cute as a nursery or simply turn it into the 4th bedroom. This backyard has artificial turf which is easy care and non allergenic and easy care. This is the largest floor plan in the tract and seldom comes available.
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Christian Truckers Network is a website with a network of links and articles about the trucking industry and inspirational articles for truckers. I hope you will find information of interest and help as you browse this website.
Hebrews 12: 1,2 says,
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Here the writer compares living the Christian life to a race. Personally, I am not much of a runner. I am more of a plodder. I plod along in life. Plod...plod...plod. Sometimes that is what it feels like we are doing in the race. Don't worry though, plodders reach the finish line as well. The key word in verse one is the word "endurance".
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At my age, I have found that a person has to pick the battles they are willing to fight. This applies both to those battles we face each day in living our Christian life and also our interaction among other believers. In this day, there are a lot of battles raging within the different Christian groups on matters of theology and practice. Don't get me wrong here. I believe in having convictions based on the Word of God and standing for those convictions. I don't believe in trying to convince someone of my way of thinking when they hold other views which are different from mine. Sure, I will tell them what I believe and why I believe it. But most of the time I don't believe in trying to convince someone of my theological position when they have studied it just as much as I have, yet come to different conclusions.
No matter how good a driver you are, deadly accidents can happen to your because of what other drivers do. This is just one of the dangers truckers face every day. Watch the video of this accident. For those of you who are considering truck driving for a career, just remember you will face this type of hazard every day.
Every day, you are just a few feet from danger and even death. This is especially true when driving on a two lane road. It only takes a second for an oncoming truck or car to cross the center line. Two vehicles traveling 60 mph in opposite directions will have an impact of 120 mph. And don't think that just because you are in a big truck, you have plenty of protection. That type of velocity will disintegrate just about anything- including a truck cab.
I have seen this happen a number of times over the years, on both icy and dry, clear roads. There have been times that other drivers have passed me on an Interstate and wandered onto the left shoulder. Every time it has happened, I immediately slowed down because I knew what was about to happen. They inevitably start to fishtail and try to correct it. They have gone in front of me sideways and off the road to the right side. One car even rolled over. Fortunately, none were hurt, just shaken up a bit. God's protection was on us all at those times.
Anytime you see a vehicle in front of you start to fishtail, slow down. Many times, they will end up going right in front of you.
I read some statistics once, which said truck driving is the second most dangerous occupation in terms of accidents per man hour. The distinction for first place was given to mine and quarry workers. By the way, do you still want to become a truck driver?
Porn: it burns the soul, destroys lives and marriages, and leads down the steep slope to Hell. Reading pornography is not limited to just unbelievers. The addiction strikes Christians as well- just like drug addiction. I know of Christian marriages which have been torn apart by the husband reading pornographic magazines and watching videos. Pornography is rampant in our country, even on the television. Most people watching cable TV don't even realize that many of the shows are pornographic in nature. It is "soft sold" to the public. Filthy comedy, lewd advertisements, and shows portraying adultery and homosexuality are just as detrimental to your life as full page spreads of nude photos. The only difference is that it is more subtle.
Pornographic material is also one of the major causes of human sex trafficking. I think it is safe to say that most truckers who engage in sex with prostitutes and human sex slaves started out by reading pornography. With the advent of wireless Internet, the problem is now even more pervasive. I wonder how many truckers sit out in their trucks late at night viewing online X rated videos and reading magazines. You can bet there are Christian truck drivers doing it as well.
Sometimes Christians say they can't forgive themselves for something they have done. If you ask them if God has forgiven them, they will say, "Yes, but I have a hard time forgiving myself." What they don't realize is that they are basically saying they have a higher standard of holiness than God Himself !
It doesn't matter how your day has gone. Always go home with your head held high.
Plucked, pounded, mistreated, overworked but still with dignity.
Attitude is everything.
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In life, all Christians encounter dry periods when it seems they pray and pray, but God seems far away and unreachable. It seems God has gone on vacation or even abandoned us. This experience is more common than many people realize. I have been there myself more than a few times in life. What does it mean?
Someone asked me a while back how to approach other drivers with the Gospel. Of course, you will want some type of presentation prepared for presenting the plan of salvation. However, the individual approach will be different depending on a lot of factors. Here are some pointers including what I call the "Shock Approach".
I get a lot of visitors to this site who are searching for Christian trucking firms to haul for. There is nothing wrong with that of course. However, I sometimes wonder about the real reasons people have for wanting to run for a Christian based trucking outfit. I'm sure many would just like to have the Christian fellowship and comaraderie which comes from that. There are some things I would like to point out to Christian truckers though.
General Articles
Total Commitment: The Chicken and the Pig
The Displacement Principle: Getting the Sin Out of Your Life
How To Know You Are A Christian
One of the questions my readers sometimes ask me is how do they go about advertising (getting the word out) about a ministry they are starting up for truckers. The answer to that question depends on the type of ministry they have and who they are trying to reach. There are, however, some general answers.
Some of you have written me over the past few months wondering if you should get into trucking. Many of you have been layed off and unemployed for a number of months and are feeling in a kind of limbo and even desperate. I know the feeling. Although I can't tell you whether or not you should be a truck driver, I can offer some general principles about how God sometimes directs us into a direction He wants us to go. Please read the following prayerfully and may God lead you into an understanding of what He wants you to do.
For those of you who are wondering how to become a trucker, I've written this short article as a primer on the topic. Being a truck driver offers experiences you won't find in other occupations. Truck driving can offer excitement, new experiences and allow you to see new places and explore the country. It can also be a grueling lifestyle at times and can create hardships if you are married.
You've probably seen it around the truck stops, yet never realized what it was. That prostitute knocking on your truck door could very well be a human slave forced into prostitution by others. If so, then she is shuttled around from truck stop to truck stop and forced into degrading acts just to put money in the pocket of her "owners". At night she cries and dreams of home and freedom. She prays to God, yet there is no answer.
Learn what you can do to stop human trafficking.
Truckers Against Trafficking (28:11) from iEmpathize on Vimeo.
Hal Lindsey answers the question: How do you know if you are saved?
When the Devil tries to remind you of your past, just remind him of his future.
Want to get involved in some type of ministry on the road, but don't know exactly how to go about it? There is plenty of need for Bible distributors to pass out Bibles to the chapels at the truckstops. You can purchase Bibles through ministries such as HMI Ministries . Buy a case of paperback Bibles for around $65 plus shipping and handling and just ask them for a distributor's list when you order. The list will tell you all the stops throughout the country where you can distribute them. There are a lot of people on the road who have been saved through these Bibles and it is well worth the effort. Sixty five bucks, yeah, that's less than the cost of a motel room for one night these days.
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As summer wanes, here is a poem that captures its magical moments. The poem is by Carol Fox, a member of the Tuesday Writers, whose work has been published and enjoyed in this column.
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The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest fantasy series ever made. (There are others, of course, but I won't go into those now.) J. R. R. Tolkien created a fantastical world that captured so many hearts and imaginations, and Peter Jackson brought that world to life. Then, nine years later, he brought The Hobbit to life as well.
On Friday, Jackson posted a picture of himself and a bearded, scratched-up, grey-robed Sir Ian McKellen. The caption read, "Seconds ago we finished our last shot with Gandalf. The end of an incredible adventure that began in 1999. I'm feeling very sad right now."
Don't worry, Peter. We're feeling very sad as well. We fell in love with Gandalf from the moment he rode into the Shire with a wagon full of fireworks, and we have loved him ever since, not just because he is a wonderful character, but because McKellen plays him with a conviction that never fails to draw us in.
[SPOILERS ahead... although, honestly, if you haven't seen The Lord of the Rings by now, you have no right to be mad about spoilers.]
A friend of mine recently saw the Rings trilogy for the first time. She cried, quite a lot, when Gandalf died in The Fellowship of the Ring. Then we watched The Two Towers. At the point when Gandalf comes back, I stopped watching the movie and watched my friend instead. When she saw he was alive, she looked like she had just won the lottery. She screamed in excitement and punched her fist in the air and did some kind of strange, wiggly dance in her seat. My friend had the same reaction to that scene at 20 years old that I had at 10. That is the power of Gandalf.
We still have two more Hobbit movies to look forward to, so we don't have to say goodbye to Gandalf just yet. But we know that that time is coming, and that is something we are not looking forward to, not at all.
At the end of The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf says to the Hobbits, "I will not say, 'Do not weep,' for not all tears are an evil." So if, at the end of this adventure, you feel the need to weep, don't be afraid to do so. Then again, you could also tell your tears that they shall not pass. Either way, it's an excellent excuse to quote Gandalf, and that's never a bad thing.
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Kalampokis, Ioannis MD, MPH*; Rabinovich, C. Egla MD, MPH†
From the *Department of Immunology and †Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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Abstract: Clinicians are frequently confronted with patients presenting with oral aphthous ulcers or orogenital aphthae. Patients with complex aphthosis are characterized by the nearly constant presence of more than 3 oral aphthous ulcers or recurrent orogenital aphthae but do not satisfy the criteria for Behçet disease. We report a severe case of pediatric-onset complex aphthosis with poor response and/or significant toxicity to first-line medications. Lenalidomide, a second-generation immunomodulatory drug, induced a complete disease remission within few days of therapy. The patient has been treated for nearly 3 years with significant subjective and clinical improvement and no adverse effects. Thereby, lenalidomide may represent a well-tolerated and effective medication for patients with complex aphthosis who are intolerant or not responsive to first-line agents. Nevertheless, in view of the rare but serious potential adverse effects of lenalidomide such as teratogenicity and cancer, a clinical trial is necessary to assess the true risk-to-benefit ratio for the use of lenalidomide in patients with complex aphthosis.
A 17-year-old white male adolescent presented with a long history of recurrent oral aphthae and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis. Family history was negative for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), complex aphthosis (CA), and autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases. Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy, which presents with early-onset chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, was excluded after testing negative for AIRE (autoimmune regulator) mutations. The oral aphthae had been constantly present since early childhood with numbers waxing and waning in a rather predictable pattern. Typically, 40 to 50 painful oral ulcers extending from the lips to the oropharynx and interfering with speech and food intake would last for 10 days, resulting in a 10-kg weight loss. This would be followed by a 3-week period with decrease in the numbers of ulcers and partial regain of the lost weight; at the end of these 3 weeks, a new cycle would start. At the age of 16 years, he had 3 brief self-resolving episodes of mono-ocular field loss; at the time, he had normal brain imaging and neuro-ophthalmology assessment, and the presumptive diagnosis of retinal vasospasm was made. The clinical picture was further complicated by laboratory abnormalities of unclear significance such as positive p-ANCA and anti-CBir1. Endoscopic assessment of his gastrointestinal tract with biopsy ruled out inflammatory bowel disease. The patient has been antinuclear antibody–positive on multiple occasions (1:160 to 1:2560, speckled and/or nucleolar pattern). Anti–double-stranded DNA and anti-Smith antibody were negative, serum complement levels were normal, and there were no other laboratory features suggestive of systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease. Other underlying conditions were ruled out including cyclic neutropenia, autoinflammatory syndromes, Sweet syndrome, nutritional deficiencies, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, and viral infections (HIV, herpes simplex virus). Pathergy test was negative. The patient did not satisfy the criteria for Behçet disease (BD), and he was assigned the diagnosis of CA.
Previous treatments never fully resolved his lesions and had variable effectiveness in reducing his symptoms. These included topical and systemic corticosteroids (doses of 40–60 mg daily induced a brief partial response), colchicine (0.6 mg twice daily for 3 months), dapsone (100 mg for 2 weeks, and then the patient experienced a major disease flare), and fluconazole (used as needed for candidiasis). The patient refused tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α)–blocking therapy. He responded best to high-dose oral corticosteroids, although they did not completely clear his lesions even at high doses (60 mg of prednisone daily); colchicine was not tolerated because of gastrointestinal adverse effects (abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea), whereas dapsone was ineffective in the short term.
The patient was treated with 5 mg of lenalidomide monotherapy daily, resulting in clinical improvement within 2 days and complete symptom resolution within 5 days. He remains on the medication for almost 3 years, and no recurrences or new symptoms have developed. His dose was gradually decreased to 5 mg every 3 days without loss of therapeutic effect. Importantly, not only did his mouth ulcers resolve, but also his growth parameters improved dramatically. No adverse effects have been reported. Monitoring of complete blood counts and liver function tests every 2 to 3 months during treatment (every 2 weeks during the first month of treatment) showed no evidence of myelosuppression or hepatotoxicity.
Clinicians are often confronted with patients presenting with orogenital aphthae. A diagnostic classification scheme for patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers has been proposed.1 Patients with recurrent attacks of minor, major, or herpetiform aphthae with distinct ulcer-free periods are diagnosed with RAS. Individuals with nearly constant presence of more than 3 oral aphthous ulcers or with recurrent orogenital aphthae should be further evaluated to rule out BD; when BD is excluded, they are labeled as having CA. In fact, some investigators consider CA as a forme fruste of BD.2 Therefore, the diagnosis of CA represents the part of the aphthous ulcer continuum between RAS and BD. The international criteria for BD have never been validated in children. Furthermore, children usually present with several years (up to a decade or more) of oral ulcers before the development of the full triad (oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and eye disease). Therefore, some pediatric patients with CA represent patients who will eventually satisfy the criteria for BD. Complex aphthosis is divided into primary (idiopathic) and secondary to another underlying disease such as cyclic neutropenia, certain autoinflammatory syndromes (such as Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis syndrome), Sweet syndrome, nutritional deficiencies (such as iron, zinc, or vitamin B12), gastrointestinal disorders (such as inflammatory bowel disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy), or viral infection (such as HIV).1
Although the clinical features of CA have been defined, the etiology underlying its pathogenesis remains unclear. Because CA is considered an incomplete form or even a precursor of BD, it may be that factors playing a role in the pathogenesis of BD are also involved in the pathogenesis of CA. Behçet disease is proposed to be triggered by environmental factors in genetically susceptible individuals.3 Multiple studies have demonstrated a strong association with HLAB51.4 Other genes, both major histocompatibility complex and non-major histocompatibility complex associated, have been implicated such as a TNF-α promoter polymorphism5 that failed to be confirmed in follow up genome-wide association studies.4 However, genome-wide association studies confirmed a previously reported association of interleukin 23 receptor (IL-23R) polymorphisms and BD.6 Potential environmental triggers include bacteria (especially oral streptococci such as Streptococcus sanguis), viruses, and heat shock proteins (HSPs)6; molecular mimicry has been implicated particularly in the context of the homology between bacterial HSP65 and the human HSP60. A variety of other immunologic abnormalities have been described, including but not limited to polyclonal expansion of γδ T cells,7 up-regulation of cytokines (such as IL-6),8,9 and TH1 and/or TH17 polarized T-cell phenotypes along with an altered TH1/TH17 ratio.9,10
Management of patients with CA can be very challenging. The medications used for the management of CA fall into 2 groups based on the method of administration: topical and systemic. Topical agents such as corticosteroids and antimicrobials reduce only the symptoms of ulcerations at best but do not prevent recurrences. Although systemically administered agents are more effective than topical agents in preventing recurrences, their long-term use is limited by the occurrence of significant adverse effects that outweigh clinical benefit. One such systemic medication is thalidomide, which has shown efficacy in RAS and BD. However, its use is limited by the high incidence of adverse effects, specifically peripheral neuropathy. Lenalidomide, a derivative of thalidomide, is much more potent than thalidomide with minimal neurotoxicity.11–13 We hypothesized that lenalidomide will be well tolerated and effective in controlling our patient's symptoms and prevent recurrences.
Lenalidomide, a second-generation immunomodulatory drug developed by modifying the backbone of thalidomide, is currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome and multiple myeloma. It is rapidly absorbed following oral administration; 30% is bound to plasma protein, and two thirds of the absorbed drug is excreted unchanged in the urine with a half-life of 3 hours.14,15 The high incidence of neurotoxicity associated with the use of thalidomide16 frequently renders the drug poorly tolerated, thus limiting its use. Lenalidomide is associated with a higher risk of myelosuppression when compared with thalidomide and also has the unique adverse effect of drug-induced hepatitis. Immunomodulatory drugs have a variety of immune system effects, some of which may explain the effectiveness of lenalidomide in our case as well as in a previously reported case with BD.17 Tumor necrosis factor α and IL-6 are important inflammatory mediators in BD; thalidomide inhibits their production by human monocytes ex vivo.13 The fact that lenalidomide has anti–TNF-α and anti–IL-6 activities similar to thalidomide13 but with a more favorable adverse effect profile led us to use it in our patient.
To our knowledge, this case represents the first pediatric-onset patient with CA treated with lenalidomide reported in the literature. Lenalidomide therapy induced a complete disease remission over the course of few days that has been sustained for nearly 3 years. Disease remission was accompanied by significant improvements in the patient's growth parameters and subjective improvement in his quality of life. In view of the patient's extensive involvement and continuous nature of his symptoms, we could almost certainly exclude the possibility of spontaneous improvement unrelated to lenalidomide therapy. Therefore, we conclude that the use of lenalidomide in this case of CA was safe and effective. Lenalidomide may represent a safe and effective drug for CA patients where first-line medications have failed or were not tolerated. Nevertheless, safety concerns remain, especially in the pediatric population where the effects of long-term lenalidomide use are unknown. The increased risk of malignancy is of main concern, especially following the May 2012 FDA warning for increased risk of secondary malignancies. In view of the established risk of teratogenicity with thalidomide and the recent company reports of teratogenic effects of lenalidomide on primates, strict adherence to contraception methods is mandatory during therapy, with strict FDA guidelines in place to prevent pregnancies. Furthermore, lenalidomide is currently much more expensive than thalidomide in most countries, and whether the increased cost is justified by the increased drug potency and the decreased incidence of adverse effects needs to be formally evaluated. Anti–TNF-α agents are another high-cost treatment option for patients with CA; however, the parenteral route of administration often limits their use, especially in pediatrics. In the future, a clinical trial should evaluate the safety, clinical efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of lenalidomide in the management of patients with CA.
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I mean it. There's just AMAZING work in there and I regret to say that the artists who created them are long gone... Or not in agreement with said guidelines. At least they're honest.
Here I will list the Gallery Folders available for both members and NON-members to submit their work to, plus a general description of each. Please note that submissions to Featured will NOT be allowed:
MaxBradley- This is my virtual storybook playground. I never intended this pairing to be another yaoi fangirl's fantasy-- This stuff is SERIOUS. (As a matter of fact I've caught several people off-guard when it comes to my personal beliefs on said controversial story.) On a lighter note, anyone that finds themselves to be a fan of this particular pairing is more than welcome to submit their art here. (If you have a MaxBradley fanfiction in the works, go ahead and submit it here too )
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Canon Pairings- Featuring the classic MaxRoxanne/Maxanne/whatever-you-call-it pairing! Don't forget Bobby/Stacey, Peg/Pete, Goofy/Sylvia, PJ/Beret Girl-- Even Max Goof and his father IN A STRICT Father-Son relationship! If your work featuring these two tends to go over the top (and believe me I've seen it), please submit to the cracked folder above!
Goof Troop Universe- If there is no insinuation of a pairing at hand, then any fanart of the 1992 Goof Troop series, its Disney Adventures comics, A Goofy Movie and An Extremely Goofy Movie is welcome here!
Alternate Universe and Crossovers- A safe haven for any fanart of House of Mouse, Kingdom Hearts, and Epic Mickey! You can also mix the Goof Troop characters up with NON-Disney characters and movies/books/ideas, so on and so forth! Think of that one group which we are affiliated with: Disney FUSION
OCs Integrated to the GT Universe- Most groups discourage the introduction of a new character to become the love interest of the protagonist, antagonist, whatever. I believe that every type of fan should be given a fair shot. So, any new character visual profiles? Some serious or self-indulging fanart featuring your snazzy fursonas? Submit it right here! =]
George G. Geef_OLD SCHOOL- If you HATE the teenagers that popped up around the year of '95, or just don't have much of an interest in the "new" (considering how old the sequel is now!)-- then this is the folder for you! CLASSIC Disney shorts and characters (Goofy aka "Dippy Dawg", and Pete); 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s-- anything that happened BEFORE Goof Troop is eligible for this folder
Cosplay- Because it's cool seeing people dress up as Goofy from Kingdom Hearts! There are some pictures of Roxanne too-- Now all we need is a Max Goof to come up with sappy-sweet 'Con fluff xDDD (Oh, wait; it's already been done! )
Fanfiction, Prose, Poems and Songs- ANY type of literature is welcome here! AUs, Canon or Non-Canon, OCs-- Fluff, torture, angst, innocent fun and its polar opposite (you KNOW what I'm talking about! Slash/yaoi, yuri, het)-- That crazy stuff that only a few groups will allow. This is one of them Also home to reviews that may have been floating around on the search engine; those are great to read~~
Various Comic Series and Fanfiction Art- All fanart (if specified) and concept art of the fanfictions within the above folder. A comic series should be longer than two pages; it can be an elaborate story or just a collection of funnies from the same illustrator. (If it has anything to do with MaxBradley, however, it must go into the folder made specifically for those submissions.)
.gifs, icons, customizations and screenshots- Just what it is. Find cool and funny images and drop them in here after all is said and done!
Disneyland, Disneyworld, Voice Actors- Because we're still dorky enough to pose with the theme park characters xP Also, I want this section to be dedicated to those amazing voices that brought the characters to life and which had made them so memorable!
Arts and Crafts, etc.- You love them so much that you'll whore them off to shirts, pins, shoes, doll designs and flesh. LOL awesome work~
Humanized_Gijinka- Since I figure that there are more visions than one when it comes to portraying these characters. It's great to see the human versions of them! YES, Anime counts too! xP
"Mature" Artwork- In quotes since, if one was really mature, they wouldn't waste their time looking at nude art and getting a rush from it (Michaelangelo created nude art and contemporary models shouldn't be ridiculed or gazed upon with a perverted eye.) But, from a different standpoint, these can be very entertaining (and somewhat funny) and can sometimes be very well-drawn... Just make sure you don't go breaking the rules on DA.
NON-Members are able to submit 3 deviations to the GoofTroop-MaxBradley group each day.
If the load becomes too much all at once I might reduce its flow.
Members currently have an unlimited submission rate.
Again, if I'm unable to oversee/arrange all the incoming deviations at once I might regulate the flow of submissions allowed per day.
ALL Submissions are "Subject To Vote" (as to prevent future spamming of NON-Goof Troop-related images. >___>)
Content-wise, I have little to no problem with what resides within your mind. I find myself to be a fan of Johnny The Homocidal Maniac and The Smurfs. That's my general range.
The submissions to this group can be as kid-friendly or as disturbing as YOU want.
As in: suicide, dismemberment, adultery, violence/gore, mafia/gangs, psycho-thrillers, etc etc etc. The stuff you find in movies that you most likely enjoy anyway (although some may not be used to seeing this applied to a rated G film!)
I'd prefer that these be kept in good taste, as to not convert this group into another FurAffinity
DA Guidelines are STILL in effect, so take note of that if you will.
I think we can get some pretty awesome, interesting ideas across with these characters if we muse on it for a moment...
(To get a clearer idea on what I just explained, go ahead and browse my MaxBradley folder for a minute x])
If I could get a number of these things uploaded without a problem, then it seems likely that you guys won't either!
Any Questions, Comments, Complaints?
Tell me right here, right now, and I'll respond to you as soon as possible.
Take care, have fun, and enjoy your stay! x]
Fic: Mother's DayFic: Mother's DayFic: Mother's Day by sosalola
Author: Sosa Lola
Fandom: Goof Troop
Written for: the Goof Troop Family Contest at GoofTroop-MaxBradley
Summary: The gang drives to the cemetery on Mother's Day.
Thanks to izzy-chan13 for being my wonderful editor!
Mother's Day
It was a special day, and special days needed special food that could only be found in old hidden recipes. Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grandma Goofinia's hot chili chicken curry was the perfect dish for the occasion.
Trying to balance himself on the kitchen table, a chair, the microwave, and a pan, Goofy was finally able to reach the old folded piece of paper taped on the kitchen fan. Fortunately, he was able to snatch the recipe before he came crashing to the floor.
"Ahyuck! Piece of cake!" He grinned, waving the recipe. Then he scratched his head, "Or is that a chicken?"
Cooking was the easiest part, minus the accidents, but Goofy was a pro when it came to
Mishpokhe (or, Something Short of Amazing)A/N: All characters within belong to Disney. Unless they're characters you've never heard of before, then they are mine. R&R like always and enjoy!Mishpokhe (or, Something Short of Amazing) by StarInsomniac2009
Mishpokhe (or, Something Short of Amazing)
He was speeding down the concrete half-pipe, as cheers rang around him in torrents.
He did a one-eighty spin in mid-air, and coolly landed--only to race back down the other side. He put on another burst of speed and headed towards the metal railing a hundred feet away in the arena.
He knew that this was his greatest test of agility, skill, and stamina. He had to win. He had to win that gold medal; beat the Skate Park Olympics. If he did, she would find him too irresistible to say "no" to him when he asked her out...
He zipped dexterously between the other competitors and rode a Launch into the air. As he flipped over, his hands grasped the cold metal and pulled off an amazing hand stand, just before he put one hand behind the other and "walked" himself upside down to the other side of the
MxB roleplay_Spring Break AUCredits:MxB roleplay_Spring Break AU by cracked139
cracked139 as Bradley Uppercrust
VPadial as Max Goof
Incomplete; will upload in segments
[While the Gammas managed to get inside a presidential suite at a luxurious hotel overlooking the beach, the "The Musketeers" Max, PJ and Bobby do happen to get enough money for that same hotel, only in a decent sized unit though with 2 beds *one has to sleep on the floor and they switch off who does each night.]
*When the Gammas throw their things down, except their leader who sets his things daintily on his bed*
Bradley: Mmhm~ *sitting on the edge of the mattress, crossing a leg over the other* This is the break we needed, brothers!
*The three boys enter the room throw their things around. Bobby and PJ go straight to the TV after they arrive, trying to connect the video games they brought. Max goes to the big window overlooking the blue sea*
Max: This is exactly what we needed, guys! *takes deep breath* Blue sky, sunshine and lots of free time!
MaxBradley in Chronological Order_RE-DO[EDIT 8:58AM WEDNESDAY] All "Previous" and "Next" links for the story in original format have been fixed. Some deviations have been ultimately omitted and a couple have been inserted since I happened to make the human error of looking them over.MaxBradley in Chronological Order_RE-DO by cracked139
You may now read from the very beginning: "Crash" http://fav.me/d3iwh6r
The MaxBradley chronological list is now up-to-date
[[Warning: Mature Content]]
It has come to my attention that links are not working; they're redirecting to the gallery folders and not the deviation itself. When I had done the first list I was unaware of the fav.me links and didn't know the ones I placed were going to be subject to change.
Without further ado, I am going to start this list over. I'll update in blocks at a time; patience is needed (from both me and you).
Apart from this I also need to fix all links in the story itself so that they redirect properly now and in the future.
***All deviations
Gather Wood"They're here, Dad."Gather Wood by cracked139
A foreboding figure stood alongside the boy and peered through the glass,
"That they are." He putting the curtain back in place, "Got everything ready?"
A couple pieces of luggage on the bed, all sealed up and neat. The kid stuttered, "Y-yes."
A twinge of pain made him grimace as he picked up the bags on his own. Any normal boy would ask for help from his father. Maybe he wanted to prove his own strength.
Stopping at the entrance to the room, he dared not say a word.
"Remember to behave."
A nod to the wood and carpet of the floor signaled that he understood.
Another kid plopped next to his nervous wreck of a friend, grinning excitedly, "It's so cool you're coming with us!"
Said friend smiled in return, however soft it was, before looking out the car window, halfway wishing…
"Is Mr. Uppercrust going to see you off, Bradley?"
To av
Fullmetal Kingdom ~ Genie's 3 WishesFullmetal Kingdom ~ Genie's 3 Wishes by 4xEyes1987
1. Sora
a. I wish to return home!
b. I wish I could breathe underwater.
c. I wish Kairi was human again.
2. Edward
a. I wish your 'king' saw this.
b. I wish for THE PHILOSOPHER STONE!
c. Genie, I wish for your freedom.
3. Kairi
a. I wish I could just turn invisible!
b. I wish for a dress fit for a princess.
c. I wish to God almighty that you would live, Sora!
4. Alphonse
a. I wish Teacher could see this.
b. I wish we could breathe underwater to!
c. I wish me, and my brother, AND our friends, were back in Central City!
5. Donald
a. I wish this dog would make sense!
b. I wish for the Train of Sorcery to pick us up!
c. I wish Disney Town AND Castle were restored-(Mustang's turn).
6. Maka
a. I wish I was human.
b. I wish we had more time to know each other.
c. I just wish I could stay with Sora forever-WAIT, I MEAN-!
7. Goofy
a. I wish there was a garden here.
Why? Oh. You!Popularity was as fleeting as what one could get with a weekly paycheck.Why? Oh. You! by ScarletQuill
Like a candy bar.
And Stacey had been with Roxanne whenever she needed to get out of the house.
Once meeting Bobby a new feeling came over her; unlike fighting the emotional conflict of wrath and nausea.
She used her creative energy with the photography, garden and yearbook club.
Thus successfully rounding out her entrance collage resume.
But somewhere between the growth and fertilizer and the rocks and the dirt...
She saw less of Roxanne.
Perhaps it was good for her.
For both?
Stacey saw she (and Max) had joined a few clubs together. But even between the academics and extracurriculars...
She missed her friend.
Bobby was, well Bobby.
Stacey missed being able to confide her deepest emotions or even casual conversation.
Bobby tried hard to understand.
*Luckily* life provided ultimate diversion.
Until she realized she had lost touch with that side of herself. That which she tried to pla
A Goofy Heart CH. 1A Goofy HeartA Goofy Heart CH. 1 by KRTgirl
'Pete royally screwed up, hah, royally being the operative word here. It seemed that Queen Minnie finally got tired of him, and banished him from Disney Town. For most of us it was like a million dreams came true. But …for Ms. Pete, P.J., and Pistol, a million dreams shattered. It's not easy being the family of a banished person.'
"Wait! Please!" Peg yelled reaching out to one of the men forcing her out of her home. It had been a hard few months for her. The real-estate business fell through, her husband's reputation before his banishment made clients hard to find. Now, it was impossible. No one wanted anything to do with her and the bills kept piling up. Goofy and Max helped a little bit but they only delayed the inevitable. The man who's arm she grabbed forcibly tore it away from her and threw Peg to the ground.
"Get off me lady!" With that the repo man went back into the house. His partner surveyed the scene uneasily but made no mov
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krystyna1937January 31, 2008
I've had this Rococco since last summer. It had lovely tight double blooms which looked more like little roses than violets. In the fall I separated a big sucker from it. This left the parent plant with a longish neck so I cut off about half of the root ball and repotted the plant in fresh soil deep enough to cover the neck, as I had learned to do on various discussions on this Forum. A few weeks ago it began to bloom again but two of the flowers are as you see them, neither a proper single violet nor a double. It's as if it had forgotten how to make a double bloom.
What's going on here?


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Heather brown in winter
My heather has turned brown and unattractive this winter. I only planted it in spring so I don't know if this is the norm. I notice heather in other gardens and they still have pretty pink tips on them so Im wondering if Im doing something wrong?
Also, do they like acidic soil?
do you have a plant tag? have you had snow or rain this fall and winter. are the plants mulched? here in the northeast we recomend covering dry plants with evergreen boughs from jan 1st to mid march, weather permitting. we no longer have reliable snow cover here.
mulch heavy around the plant and prune in early spring.
heather(calluna) need acidic soil ph5.5-5.9,good drainage,
and some strong sun during the day. slow release organic fertilizer applied in the spring gives plants a small amount of nutrients they seem to enjoy this. overall they do not need to much fertility. look for pro-holly from north country organics. hollytone is not organic it is however low nutrients and slow release. good luck.
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