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Caleb is my second of three children. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of three in January 2007. He has used the OmniPod Insulin Management System since April 2007 and the DexCom Continuos Glucose Monitor since September 2009.
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Minimizing Caleb's disruption at school is paramount. Prioritizing this is less about restricting his classroom instruction, although that is an important right of his, but more about preserving his emotional health.
Every time Caleb has to perform a diabetes care task, it's a reminder that he is different and that he has a burden from which those around him are free. It divides his attention from whatever is happening in his day, that those around him can give full attention. My goal is to minimize those disruptions, aka: reminders at the hope of avoiding burnout.
- In first grade we minimized visits to the nurse's office. He checked in class and the nurse came to him.
- In third grade we removed the need for nurse supervision – he used a classroom phone to contact me when a care decision needed to be made.
- In fourth grade we utilized the school wifi system to allow him to text with me for added discretion.
- In sixth grade we introduced CGM in the Cloud.
In general, Caleb is more independent in his care. Where we used to have defined times to check in, now he checks in at his discretion.
There are even days when I don't hear from him at all and the only diabetes task he has done at school is to bolus for lunch, and at that time, give Dexcom a look. On those days he's had exactly one interruption to his day because of diabetes. Just one. It's a taste of normalcy that struck me the first time it happened. It felt luxurious – like being pampered by not having to give this beast attention whenever it demanded it, which is something we've grown used to.
Because there are still beastly days, and you never really know when when they will be, we're always on guard for it. So when the luxury days occur, they are relishable.
We've been able to eliminate the schedule because of Dexcom and CGM in the Cloud. We trust Dexcom. Caleb's been using it for six years and the G4 has fantastic accuracy. We allow it to watch his blood sugar and let Caleb know when it needs attention. The addition of CGM in the Cloud means I also get alerts when Caleb's blood sugar needs attention, no matter where he is.
We therefore think less about it. Neither of us wonder what might be happening. I'm not worried that he might be distracted and forgetting to address his blood sugar, Dexcom and Share2 are keeping watch for us.
We are allowed to forget about diabetes, even if it's just for a little while, and it's fantastic.
Caleb has used both the Nightscout and Dexcom Share2 CGM in the Cloud systems.
I am neither a doctor nor certified medical practitioner. How Caleb and I choose to manage his diabetes should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor any treatment decisions.
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this is a little strong even for you. I don't think greenpeace is the most subtle an honest green compay in the world. And god knows they love theatrics. But I would be careful throwing around neo Nazi references just for the sake of a laugh. If there is something toxic in our new little toy I'm happy that somebody is there to say it. Let's all get a little perspective here. I love my iPhone too but I'd like to hear all the facts before I start calling up holocaust images to make a point.
Greenpeace Files Suit Against Apple, Declares iPhone "Toxic"
Oh Greenpeace, can't you idiots just stick to rescuing dolphins or saving single-cell organisms? Today the colorful activist organization made good on its promise to sue Apple over toxic materials found in iPhone, and further seeks an injunction blocking the arrival of iPhone in Europe. If Greenpeace is successful, you boys and girls in Europe won't be getting an iPhone come November 9. One more at a time.
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Greenpeace Files Suit Against Apple, Declares iPhone "Toxic"
I love Greenpeace's intent, but I hate the way they go about things. They target companies that are in the public eye to get themselves in the news. That's plainly obvious if you look at their past.
They also unfairly target single companies instead of entire industries. Apple follows regulations like all of the other companies out there. Greenpeace chooses to target Apple and the iPhone because its the hottest thing out there at the moment. And that gets Greenpeace press.
There are plenty of other green organizations out there who do incredibly great things without the need to be in the public eye at all times. Greenpeace seems to think if people aren't talking about them, they aren't being effective. They have their heads in the wrong place. They will lose this lawsuit, but they know that going in. They just wanted people to talk about them. And we are.
Just in case anyone here is interested in facts, rather than ranting. We released a report about toxic chemicals in the iPhone.
A completely separate group, Centre for Environmental Health, notified Apple of a possible lawsuit based on this report in California.
This will not be "blocking the arrival of iPhone in Europe" as you claim.
Screw these greenpeace idiots only a stupid idiot would have anything to do with GREENPEACE their the worlds biggist troublemakers TELL THEM TO GO TAKE A HIKE

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The iPad Smart case covers your iPad - both front and back - yet still retains the thin, light design of iPad. Like the Smart cover, it folds easily into a stand for reading, typing and watching video. And it automatically wakes and sleeps iPad on open and close.
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The BMW 3 Series is a compact sedan, coupe, wagon, and convertible. It has been on sale since 1975. Today's 3 Series is in its fifth-generation, last redesigned for the 2006 model year. The 2011 model year welcomes slight styling changes to the coupe and convertible and a new turbocharged engine. Next year, the 3 Series sedan will be replaced with an all-new model as the automaker begins the rollout of the sixth-generation 3 Series.
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The BMW 3 Series is offered with a range of engines, both gasoline and diesel. Entry-level "328i" models are fitted with a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine rated at 230 horsepower. Upgraded "335i" models receive a turbocharged 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine rated at 300 horsepower, while the sportiest "335is" models are fitted with a 320 horsepower variant of that engine.
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10,000 CG iPhone 5's used as dominoes to demonstrate NFC concept technology
Aatma Studio has created a pretty amazing video to demonstrate what NFC technology could do in the iPhone. We aren't talking your typical boring concept video, we're talking 10,000 computer-generated iPhone 5's with a hypothetical NFC chip installed that are knocked over like dominoes passing information from one screen to another.
It's a pretty cool concept, even if it doesn't happen anytime soon. Make sure you watch through until the very end as that's arguably the coolest part of the entire video. The folks at Aatma Studio have been playing around with CG iPhones for years now, including a morphing iPhone/iPad video that was just too cool. These 10,000 iPhone 5's are purely CG, but Aatma has certainly put a lot of thought and effort into the concept and the video. Maybe someday Apple will hope on the NFC bandwagon and they can try it again in real life...
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10,000 CG iPhone 5's used as dominoes to demonstrate NFC concept technology
I don't get it, but cool to see it turn to a monitor at the end. I wonder what software they used to make that happen ?
I knew from the get-go that it was most definitely some sort of computer graphics. But at the same time, I really wanted to be real!!!! Could you imagine having millions of dollars worth of iPhone 5's at your disposal?!!!!!!
The text displayed before clicking on the article does not state that.
I suspect other readers, like me, read that teaser text to decide whether to click for the full article. If they do click, they skip the text they already read and start "after the jump."
I'm surprised to see that the text was different (at the time I'm posting this, anyway).
Now, I don't see the point, either.
Nice case, but I prefer the Pong Research  iPhone case . I read that the cell phones emit radiofrequency energy, a form of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, which can be absorbed by tissues closest to where the phone is held. That's why I investigated ways to cell phone radiation protection. I read about Pong Research cases, Pong technology is custom-designed for each mobile device and works to redirect radiation away from your head and body. I hesitated about it, anyway, I bought a case Pong because is the only technology proven in FCC-certified laboratories to reduce the exposure to mobile device radiation by up to 95% below the FCC limit without compromising the device's ability to communicate.
That was so cool! Now I just want NFC. iPhone 5s anyone? I can't wait for iOS 7, too! If anyone else is looking to get iOS 7 beta, they can from http://udidreg.com. I bought from them, and they let you download iOS 7 beta, before it's released to the public!


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On Town Meeting Day, Moretown voters will be asked to approve a $178,820 article for a new Mack tandem dump truck for the highway department; town officials approved the article at the January 17 meeting.
The bid was awarded to Sheldon Trucks for a total of $178,820; the truck
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Commissioner Rae Washburn and Road Foreman Stuart Grandfield first made
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The 2011 town budget of $1,061,143 will include a line item for one-third of the total purchase price. The $178,820 includes an extended warranty. The contract with Sheldon Trucks will be signed upon voter approval.
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You might wonder if they have lavender in them. No they don't actually! I added a sprig of lavender to the pictures because I've begun to associate my one & only precious sprig of lavender with this wonderful girl. She put violet sugar to such great use during our twitter mac attack, turning out macarons after macarons like a pro, that I could only gape. My sprig of lavender reminds me of the violet she used!
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1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
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1½ cups dark chocolate chips
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This post is part of a weekly series of 'link-up' Posts which reflect on life's journey, old memories and family stories (see below for more info).
The long, hot summer of 1976 is about to begin. I have taken my 10 shiny English pence to the local Newsagent shop.
I peruse the shelves of neatly stacked Cherry Spangles and Aniseed Balls, but finally settle on a packet of Sweet Cigarettes. These are a more sophisticated sweet for a young lady of 8 such as what I am.
I still have a whole 6p left to spend. My Mother is not in the shop with me, so I can buy whatever I like. I glance around the shelves looking for the most grown-up thing I can find in this eggs-and-fags corner shop in a scruffy corner of 1970s Birmingham. My eyes fall upon the comics, which I quickly dismiss as childish and move on to the glossy magazines.
And there she is. Jackie. A teenage magazine with a dazzlingly ordinary, working class name. I must make her mine. I gingerly take my two prizes to the till with a face as guilty as if I were buying soft porn, half-expecting to be turned away. But the exchange is completed without drama, and from this moment onwards, Jackie and I are best friends.
With the fickleness that only a teenager could muster, she is eventually cast aside in favour of the awesome 'Look-In'. With Posters, song lyrics and 'so much more', this was truly one of those early celebrity magazines that every teenager lusted after. This TV ad might jog few memories!
Hands up if you ever spent a school lunch break fantasising that you were in one of those speech bubble photo-stories? Magazines like 'Patches' specialised in these real-life comic strips, with stories about boys cheating on girls, and girls being too shy to do PE because they had boobs, and the ugly girl with the glasses really being a hot, rampant, raven-haired beauty underneath her acne (just like real life for me in my pink NHS specs). It certainly made boyfriends seem awfully complicated from where I stood….!
I know there were other 'rags' out there too, some more suitable for an 8 year old audience than others – 'Blue Jeans', 'Bunty', and 'Tiger Beat' to name but a few …….
What are your memories of these old Teen Magazines? Any others that were your favourites? Do get Posting your own nostalgia and share it here with us!!!
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Week 9 – Favourite Childhood Books
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From Green Right Now Reports
The holidays bring many motivations to buy, buy, buy. But beyond the sale prices and must-have items is something greater for consumers to consider, says Saint Joseph's University sociologist Keith Brown, Ph.D.
"Many consumers sincerely want to make a difference in the world through shopping," he says. "Consumers like to give gifts that have a story about where the product came from, who made it and how the producer benefitted by selling the object."
Conversely, Brown says that the recipients often feel good, too. "It's a double gift."
Brown points to a number of motivators for consumers who look for pink ribbon or earth-friendly products, but also notes that keeping up appearances can play a role.
"Maybe most importantly, consumers want to be viewed as socially conscious. Objects that clearly signify that a person has donated to charity help mark the consumer as altruistic."
So, this season, with America in recession, how big of a role will altruism play in holiday shopping?
"The current recession coincided with an 'ethical turn' in the markets," Brown explains. "More and more products are being sold that donate a portion of their proceeds to a charitable or ethical cause."
And an increasing number of consumers from all socio-economic segments are looking to pay it forward, Brown says, but especially those who have been only minimally impacted by the recession. "They're looking for 'Made in America,' 'Fair Trade,' or 'Eco-friendly.' They want to add a socially responsible dimension to their gift-giving."
Here are a few organizations where your gifts can make a huge impact:
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- UNICEF — Inspired Gifts is an innovative program that gives you the opportunity to purchase actual life-saving items that will be shipped directly from both the UNICEF warehouse in Copenhagen and one of UNICEF's many suppliers to one of over 150 countries where UNICEF serves.
- International Rescue Committee — Gift sales support programs, projects and tools that aid refugees around the world.
- Operation Smile — An international children's medical charity that heals children's smiles, forever changing their lives.
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[Kid Cudi]
Uhh, yeah, uhh
Uh-huh... yeah
First things first, been rippin, get it in Cudder
Niggas know the name, it's none other
I know you know me, the double-o repper
Two-stepper, gun-toter nah nah, smoke kusher
I know you lovin how I do it when I switch up the lizzane
Skinny niggy niggy in your city gettin chizzange
Like I'm Carmelo, meet me in the pizzaint
Yammin on you sucker niggas, yammin on these hoes
Roll Swishers in the whip, i'm dippin' so quick
Ask Mel Whiskey motherfucker we up in this bitch
Hoes love Cudder, smooth duder, courtois
I'm climbing, I'm climbing and I, know why
Y'all know I keep it funky motherfucker better get it right
Get it right, better get it right, get it right
Ooooooooh-ooooooooh (yeah!)
And I'll be rockin along, zonin, yeah
Movin along, zoninnnnnnnn
Ooooooooh-ooooooooh (yeah!)
Ooooooooh-ooooooooh - ay!
[Kid Cudi]
Doin what I want, no need to front
Skinny and tatted the fuck up, hey pass me the blunt
Baby get up, we in this bitch, 'laxin
Dennis know the game, he in the crowd mackin
All up off the dome, no need to pen it, friend
Me and my niggas be gettin ends again
Told my man Plain Pat dawg ever since day one
We gon' get it poppin, that's what I'm here for and
If you knew me man, I don't really worry about
A nigga tryin to Judge; who are you, Judy?!
Girl shake a feather, do your thang 'til you feel right
I know you know the name, the team, we takin' phys ed
[Bridge: repeat 2X]
Life, together we all in together now
All in together, all all baby
Cause we all in together now
[Kid Cudi]
Doing what I need, hater I am A-okay
How many times must I tell 'em we don't care what people say
Even if I do somethin unruly
I be like, "FUCK IT NIGGA I WAS PROBABLY ZOOTED!"
Off top... honestly
The kush and Goose combination harmful G
Find my own rhythm while I'm lookin through my Viennas
Everybody gon' talk that shit until they see 'em
Then they all on my ball sack, word
Then I bounce and they sayin I'm absurd
You old jive-ass nigga, look around
Ay, we be around, fam, I'm in the clouds
[Hook] - 2X
Ooooooooh-ooooooooh {*2X*}
And I'll be rockin along, zonin, yeah
Movin along, zoninnnnnnnn
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Eric J. Barron
It has been an exhilarating return to Penn State, an institution that was my professional home for 20 years. It's a great honor to be at the helm of an academic community I have always admired, and I thank the Penn State community for giving Molly and me such a warm welcome.
It's very clear that people are the heart of this institution. Penn State faculty, students, staff and alumni have defined our success, and made Penn State a global leader in teaching, research and service.
My first objective, as I begin my tenure as Penn State's 18th president, is to listen, assess and learn as much as I can about this institution and the people we serve. I consider it a personal obligation to ensure that we make a great institution even greater. I hope that if our paths cross you will introduce yourself. I share your deep commitment to Penn State, and look forward to working closely with the people who care so much about our University.
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UFC light heavyweight Dan Henderson was one of the first fighters to come forward and admit he was undergoing Testosterone Replacement Therapy. However, the 42-year olds name was noticeably absent from a recent report on drug tests relating to UFC 161 where he suffered a Split Decision defeat to Rashad Evans, as the athletic commission overseeing the event revealed no request for a Therapeutic Use Exemption pertaining to TRT was received from Hendersons camp.
Henderson shed some light on the situation in recent interview with MMAJunkie, explaining the choice was not necessarily one made of free will.
The 29-10 Henderson concluded things by stating hed resumed his previous practice of TRT treatment and hoped to get in another bout before the end of 2013. With his loss to Evans being his second straight, Hendo will be out to avoid the first three-fight skid of his sixteen-year career when he collides with his next opponent.It didnt look like they would approve it, so I just quit taking the testosterone. I stopped about six to eight weeks out, Henderson explained. I was told by my doctor that wouldnt be a problem at all. I wasnt using that much, anyway.
I didnt feel too big of a difference. I was a little tired here and there, but thats not too different from all my other training camps, he continued, comparing his level of fitness with TRT to that without. My last couple camps, Ive been having some problems with my chest, some asthma. As a kid, I had exercise-induced asthma, and I felt the testosterone made a difference there. But who knows?
Its hard to tell. I never noticed a huge difference. I just know my doctor says its healthier for me. I know I was getting sick less often when taking TRT, and I seemed to have more energy, he added. A lot of people seem to think if youre on TRT, its like a wonder drug and youre automatically going to win fights, or you dont have to work hard. But I work my ass off with or without it.


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One-on-One with Spawn Director Chuck Patton
Friday, November 04, 2005
By Janet Jaramillo
Conversations with animation director Chuck Patton on working with Todd, working with Film Roman vs. HBO on the same property, and working in animation as a director in the 21st century.
How did you get started in the animation business?
CP: I actually started my career in comics, as an artist. I was self-taught, although I have a degree in art. I passed on a journalism degree to go to New York to join DC Comics to be an artist on Justice League of America. I was turned on to animation through a friend who was working in Los Angeles making way more money than most of the guys I knew in the comic business.
I was never a fan of television animation, so I was apprehensive about making a move away from comics. But I was becoming disillusioned with the comic business and I was ready to move on. A company offered me really good money, because they wanted an art director with a background in comics, so I moved to LA and started a career in animation.
So did you work your way up, or did you just become a director?
CP: I started basically at the bottom. I was a character designer, an art director for a studio, and then I got into development work. While working in all these different aspects of animation, time and again I would run into many of the same guys I had worked with in comics. Like I said, the money was better.
I still don't really consider myself an animator. I have hands-on experience in all aspects of creating images to be animated, though. From props, to background layout, to color -- I have done it all. And that experience helps me in my directing.
What skills must you have to be a director?
CP: First and foremost, you have to be a good storyteller. That is actually a bit controversial in the business right now. You are seeing more and more directors who are good storytellers but don't have a background in animation. Visual storytelling is really the key. For me it helps to know all the ins and outs of what it takes to get something on screen.
Overall, like anything, you must have a huge passion for the art and be a perpetual student of the game. Don't get stuck in a rut; let your skills evolve with the technology.
Did you know Todd from your comic book days?
CP: Todd and I were really coming up in the comic industry at the same time. Our styles were hugely different so we never really crossed paths until he was moving from Hulk to Spiderman, and Marvel called me to take over Hulk. They wanted me to emulate his style, and I was like, 'Why are you even offering this to me? You know my style is nothing like his.' Anyway, a friend of mine ended up getting that job. The weird thing is, I didn't run into that friend again until I was at Film Roman working on Spawn and the same guy was working at Film Roman on another project. It's just an odd little coincidence where Todd made a connection for the two of us without even knowing it.
What has it been like working with the actual creator of the property you are directing?
CP: Working with Todd on Spawn has been great. It's helpful in so many ways to be able to know where he sees Spawn going. Knowing the ultimate goals gives us a lot of insight and guidance on what direction to take this animation project. The character's history is very rich, but it's nice to know he has much more story to tell. What you thought you knew about Spawn has changed, which has allowed for the story to develop differently than fans expect. So to answer your question, it's nice to be able to work with someone like Todd who has his ideas and opinions but is willing to listen to others interpretations and incorporate them into his long-term story.
What are the differences between working on Spawn with Film Roman vs. the HBO days?
CP: Well, starting at HBO, Spawn has really become a love affair for me. So to be able to pick it up again at Film Roman has been a real treat. The experiences on this show have been like nothing I have ever worked on. Since Todd treats his animation like a live-action movie, it's just such a unique experience that I really enjoy it, no matter what company we're with.
HBO was, and is, a pioneer in the broadcast industry. In regard to Spawn, they had the highest respect for the property and they didn't approach it like a cartoon. They accepted it as a dark and gritty drama that just happened to choose animation as its platform. Film Roman, I think, has the same respect for Spawn, but just may not understand it differently.
On the other hand, Film Roman has been more visionary in trying to bring Spawn into the 21st century, allowing this project to be more of an urban crime horror thriller than it was at HBO. At Film Roman, we have mixed genres and have created something truly unique to American animation.
How do you think our current fans will react to the new animation?
CP: Overall, I think comic book fans like surprises. I think they will appreciate the new direction and understand and accept that the old characters' stories have been told, and it's time to move on. I hope they will accept that Spawn is moving forward with new and different experiences ahead of him.
In our movie, there is drama and huge conflict -- which is intense and claustrophobic. We are trying not to be predictable. The key is not to show all your cards at once. We are at the beginning of a new chapter for Spawn, looking for new ways to interpret a story you know to keep it interesting and exciting. I can't see what's not to like about that.
My hope is that the audience will feel intrigued about where Spawn's story is going in the future.


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I am happy today because The End of the World is this easy to cope with. Almost like SSDD.
I'm happy today because I can be.
... HTB (Happy today becuz) my husband made it back from way up North. He was 999 miles north of Winnipeg for the last 4 months. His plane was delayed 24 hours due to maintenance problems with the aircraft but he got home by Saturday. He brought me a soapstone carving of an Inukshuk and another carving of a man with a harpoon.
Well - I did help rearrange a couple of ornaments
We had two chickens (instead of one turkey) with carrots, parsnips, baby potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce plus he made two apple pies with Granny Smith apples.
I hope everybody had a great Christmas and holiday season. It's back to work on Thursday/Friday for me, then the weekend off!
Neesy, your Christmas dinner sounds delicious but what I am most impressed with is the fact that your husband made two pies. If something like that happened at our house, I would think I was living in the twilight zone or some other state of altered reality...
Well - I did my part today at least - I just finished making Rice Krispie squares with the special Holiday Rice Krispies (you know with red and green ones mixed in) Hardly gourmet fare but they are nice and chewy!
I am happy today because my two year old grandson called me Grandma for the first time last night!


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I'm in a tough place now with my superiors . . .they have learned of a few of my differences with the denomination and they are not at all happy. There was a bit of a blow up this past weekend as I was attending a pastor's district get-together. I do so enjoy to revelate in the spirit realm, and yet, they see it as heresy . . .my tenure with this particular denomination may be coming to an end . . .
Of course not all churches are the same but the way I see it most would even marry the devil to please everyone. Read generate more cash.
Martin-- I am sooo glad you brought this up! Before I comment further about that passage.......I'd really like to ask you a couple of questions first!1-- who did you THINK was Babylon before?2-- who did you THINK was being "married" before?3-- who did you THINK made up the invitation list to the "marriage supper of the Lamb?"4-- at what point does the marriage supper take place AND WHY?
If we take these things to be more literal than spiritual, does that not take away from the fact that this book is a revelation of "Jesus Christ"? If we turn this all around and start naming people's and nations in the places of Babylons and natural Jews, it seems to become more about us instead of him.
If we spiritualize what's already spiritual, aren't we rejecting the statements of Jesus Christ in favor of our own brand of occultism?
Agreed. There seems to be a problem understanding what 'spiritual' actually means. A few here believe that spiritual means abstract idealism or philosophy and yet others here believe that spiritual means 'emotional' and on top of this a few here believe it means both those things.So what is your definition of spiritual and spiritualization?
Okay....Martin--so now that you've had an "ah-haa" moment....what is it that you see that may be different than before?Joyce :)
As big as God is . . .do we really think we have such a great understanding above another that we can say "I'm right, you're wrong."? It's not about right and wrong, never was . . .it's always been about becoming one.
There is a famous physicist who wrote a couple books of collider black holes. He invented a machine which can receive information he sends back in time from the future. He actually has the math all sorted out, and is waiting for the information gathered from the collider experiment to finally apply it. It will be pretty cool if he can do it. Although, he says plainly, "Nature abhors a time machine." because the only way time flows is forward.


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Patrick tries to sort things out with Sabrina and Robin, Duke meets with Sonny, and Bobbie learns Julian's alive.
In the sanctuary, Elizabeth hugs Robin. Anna and Mac pull her away from Epiphany and Lucy to allow her a moment. Robin intends to stay and wait for Patrick. She thought the reunion would be easy but she has no idea what will happen. While Robin thanks Epiphany for getting Patrick through everything, Emma asks Mac if her mommy has to go back to heaven soon. When Robin steals a moment with Sam, Anna overhears Robin confide that her parents took care of the man who took Jason from her. Anna goes to Emma and explains that Robin is not an angel. Someone was playing a mean trick on them. Robin talks to Lucy, who worries what Robin thought about the nurses' ball when she learns she saw it. In the bride's room, Sabrina's certain it's over for her, Patrick and Emma. Felix assures her that she doesn't know that. Patrick interrupts and Felix leaves. Sabrina can't imagine there is much to say…Robin's alive. A lot has changed in two years; he doesn't know if they can go back to the way things were. Sabrina asks if they'd have gotten together if Robin never left. Patrick shakes his head and Sabrina says, "We're through." She removes her rings and tries to make Patrick take them. He won't and they both cry as he confesses that he loves her, too. Sabrina exclaims that he can love both of them but he can't have both of them. Patrick's not sorry that Robin's alive. Sabrina isn't either and tells him his wife is waiting. Outside, Brad finds Felix trying to hear what is going on inside. Brad tries to help and they stare affectionately at each other with their ears to the door. Patrick steps out and tells Felix that Sabrina needs him. Felix reminds her that Patrick didn't say it was over. Together they'll make it through this. Elsewhere, alone with Elizabeth, Robin confides how Emma introduced Sabrina as her new mommy. She realizes Patrick loves Sabrina and worries he won't come back. Patrick enters the sanctuary and hugs Emma. Mommy being alive is the best news. Everyone leaves and Robin kisses Patrick before asking how Sabrina is. He knows she's hurt but she's strong. Robin waits to hear what they talked about and is upset that he's confused after how she fought to get back. He agrees with Anna that they don't need to figure it all out tonight. He wants her to come home and Robin says, "No." Patrick doesn't understand. Anna returns with Emma who asks if Robin's coming home. When she pauses, Anna thinks it's a good idea for Robin and Emma to come to her place. Robin and Patrick both tell each, "I love you so much." Patrick cries alone in the church. Later, Felix tells Brad that Sabrina's missing.
At the pier, Carlos questions Julian about the departing boat. Julian's helping an old friend out who will owe him big time. He asks what's wrong with Carlos and remembers his girl is getting married. Carlos is agitated that it's to a man who already has a wife. Julian's certain that Sabrina will need a shoulder to cry on. It might as well be Carlos'. Nearby, Sam discusses how close Robin and Jason were. She wonders what she would do if Jason walked through the door. Silas wonders too but Sam thinks it doesn't matter. She got her miracle when Danny's life was saved. They bump into Julian and Carlos. Julian's interested in how Danny is but Sam doesn't think he care. Julian wants a chance but Sam doesn't want anything to do with his world and she's sure that Lucas doesn't either. Julian doesn't know who Lucas is, but Sam says it doesn't matter and then leaves. Later, Carlos is surprised when Sabrina runs to him crying in her wedding dress.
At the Metro Court, Carly informs Bobbie that Luke can't find Jerry and left to go after him. Bobbie doesn't believe that Jerry got away in his condition and Carly knows he couldn't without help. She saw Ava downstairs and has her suspicions about who helped Julian. Bobbie can't believe Julian had another sister after thinking the Jeromes were all dead. Carly regrets not telling her or Lucas – Julian's alive. Bobbie doesn't think Julian knows about Lucas. Later, Carly learns the wedding reception was cancelled as Julian comes in and asks what she's looking at. Bobbie thinks someone's in a mood and Carly points out that someone is Julian.
At Sonny's office, Sonny thanks Duke for coming. Duke surmises it's about Julian. He just found out Julian is alive. Sonny's glad to hear Duke wish Julian harm and hopes he's interested in taking him down. Duke would like to kill him but wouldn't for Anna's sake. Sonny asks who's next in command. Duke tells him Carlos. Sonny thinks the name sounds familiar and invites Duke to help take them down.
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Sonny wants Shawn to learn all he can about Carlos.
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Anna thinks Patrick will find his way back to Robin.
Ellie notices that Maxie's gone.
Maxie thinks she might as well not be 'here' at all.
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Here are a few facts from Speak Up Or Else about teen driving habits.
• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. (NHTSA)
• Each year, more than 5,000 teens (ages 16-20) are killed in passenger vehicle crashes. (NHTSA)
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Fifth-ranked North Augusta continued its mastery ofWhite Knoll on Friday, downing the host Timberwolves, 36-8.North Augusta improved to 7-1 overall, 1-1 Region 5-AAAA. White Knoll dropped to 4-4, 1-1Region 5-AAAA.
"They're as good as advertised," White Knoll head coach Gordon Walters said. "They have some incredible athletes. We came in wanting tocontrol the clock, but we couldn't sustain anything in the first half and they made some big-time plays that kind of broke our backs."
North Augusta'sfirst drive stalled at the Timberwolves' 32-yard line, but the Yellow Jackets scored on their next three possessions and also tallied on special teams totake a 29-0 lead into the halftime break.The two plays that took White Knoll aback were a 28-yard scoring pass from Tyrell Hillary to Montez McGuire on afourth-and-3 play late in the first quarter and a 60-yard punt return early in the second quarter by Trey Morgan.
"That was as good a punt return asyou'll see, and you just have to tip your cap to those two guys on that pass play," Walters said.
Hillary rolled right, away from a heavy pass rush, andthrew a strike on the run to McGuire, who somehow came up with the catch despite excellent coverage by White Knoll's Spencer Sox.
North Augusta finishedwith 359 yards on offense. Hillary completed 13 of 18 passes for 146 yards, and running back Vinny Miller had 185 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 18carries.
"I'm very pleased with the way the kids responded after last week's devastating loss to Lexington," North Augusta head coach Dan Pippin said. "It was great to see the defense bounce back with a good effort after giving up 59 points. I'm just proud of the way the team responded this week."
WhiteKnoll had some success after it went back to its double-wing, power running game in the second half. An interception at the North Augusta 2-yard linehalted one drive, but the Timberwolves produced a16-play, 69-yard scoring drive that concluded with a 4-yard scoring run by Diondre Highbaugh.
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The new year brings a whole new NBA Sports Picks lineup from McFarlane Toys. NBA 12 features the Finals MVP, the Rookie of the Year, the biggest trade of the current season, and five players from the All-Star teams.
Only four players averaged more than 29 points per game last season, as Gilbert Arenas found himself in an exclusive club with Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and LeBron James. Arenas has been steadily improving his game since his debut with Golden State in 2001 - increasing his scoring average every season from 10.3 as a rookie to 29.3 in 2005-06. Although Arenas hit more three-point shots than all but one other player last season, he isn't your typical "mad bomber," as he averaged more than six assists and two steals per game. He followed up his sensational season with an even better playoff run, pouring in 34 points per game and leading the Wizards to a near-upset of the Cavaliers in the first round.
Andrew Bogut, Marvin Williams and Deron Williams didn't play poorly in their rookie season, but none of them made the impact of the fourth-overall selection, Chris Paul. The Hornets' first-round draft pick rewarded his team by turning in a brilliant season and earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Paul led all rookies in scoring and assists, while finishing fourth among rookies in rebounding as well. The Hornets' "dual citizenship" last season made believers out of hometown fans in New Orleans and Oklahoma City as well.
The Clippers turned in their best-ever season in 2005-06, and plenty of credit goes to All-Star forward Elton Brand. The Clippers' best player turned in his best season, scoring a career-high 24.7 points-per-game. Not only did the Clippers come within one game of the Western Conference Finals in their deepest playoff run ever, but they also eclipsed the Lakers to become the best basketball team in Los Angeles.
"Flash" made the most out of his first trip to the NBA Finals. After scuffling in a pair of Finals-opening losses to Dallas, Wade took over -- scoring 42, 36, 43 and 36 points to deliver four straight wins and Miami's first NBA Championship. So the only question left after leading the East team to victory in the All-Star Game, and winning the Finals MVP while delivering a title to South Beach is, what will Wade do for an encore?
The top overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft spent 10 and a half seasons with Philadelphia, earning seven All-Star nods and taking the Sixers to the NBA Finals. When Philadelphia steered their team in a different direction, "The Answer" found a fresh start with the Denver Nuggets. Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony are the league's top two scorers, and the double threat from Denver brings an added twist to Western Conference playoff race.
NBA titles are nothing new for Tony Parker, but the 2005-06 season brought him something new - an invitation to the All-Star team. San Antonio's point guard turned in his finest season, scoring a career-high 18.9 points while returning to the playoffs, as the Spurs have every year in Parker's career. With a new Sports Picks figure on the way and a Desperate Housewife on his arm, it's definitely good to be Tony Parker.
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adidas/UC Irvine Invitational
Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012
Anteater Recreation Center Fields - Irvine, Calif.
8:00 a.m. - Women's 5,000 Meters B Race
8:30 a.m. - Women's 5,000 Meters A Race
9:00 a.m. - Men's 8,000 Meters A Race
The Cal State Northridge men's and women's cross country teams will open the 2012 season Saturday (Sept. 8) at the adidas/UC Irvine Invitational.
The Matadors will look to improve on a 2011 season that saw both the men's and women's squads finish eighth at the conference championship. CSUN returns a host of their top performers from a season ago including Hunter Hays and Julio Mora for the men and Fany Alvarado, Yvonne Castillo-Urbina and Araceli Zainos for the women.
Hays finished as the top CSUN male in a pair of meets last season including a fourth-place finish at the UNLV Desert Invitational. Mora had a 13th-place finish last season at UNLV. Alvarado was the top finisher for the Matador women in three meets in 2011 while Castillo-Urbina is CSUN's top returning finisher from last season's conference championship.
Other CSUN runners sheduled to compete this weekend include: Martin Santillan, Eddie Garcia, Ezekial Glass and Marcelo Rosales on the men's side with Santillan and Rosales will be making their Matador debut. Joining Alvarado, Castillo-Urbina and Zainos on the women's squad, Vanessa Carr, Annalise Lopez, Kaitlin Janes, Alexis Pichardo and Kendahl Waalk.
Following the UC Irvine meet, the Matadors will travel to invitationals at San Diego State (Sept. 15), UNLV (Sept. 29), UC San Diego (Oct. 6) and Cal State Fullerton (Oct. 19). In addition, the Matadors will host the CSUN Invitational on Oct. 13, the Big West Championships are slated for Oct. 27 at UC Riverside.


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Lady Jackets get first CFVC victory
Lee County d. Gray's Creek 25-23, 25-19, 25-16
The Lady Yellow Jackets (2-2, 1-0) won their first-ever Cape Fear Valley match at home Tuesday night over Gray's Creek (4-1, 0-1).
Lee County also won the junior varsity matching, taking the JV Jackets' record to 3-0.
Lee County hosted Chatham Central last night and will have another CFVC match today at Douglas Byrd at 5:30 p.m.
Southern Lee d. Douglas Byrd 25-18, 25-15, 25-23
The Lady Cavaliers (2-0, 1-0) opened their CFVC slate with a win in Fayetteville Tuesday night. Southern Lee hosts Gray's Creek at 5:30 p.m. today.
Union Pines d. Westover 25-13, 25-7, 25-8
The Lady Vikings (4-1, 1-0) opened up CFVC play with an easy win at Westover (0-3, 0-1) Tuesday. Rachel Breasseale had 23 assists and Alex Prots had 10 kills for Union Pines.
Union Pines hosts Terry Sanford in a league match at 5:30 p.m. today.
Overhills d. South View 25-15, 25-14, 25-21
The Lady Jaguars (4-1, 1-0) won their first-ever match in the 4A Mid-South Athletic in Spring Lake Tuesday evening. Ge'Naisha Robinson had six kills and three blocks for the Lady Jaguars while Katie Keen had 14 assists and five aces.
Overhills plays at Cape Fear this evening at 6 p.m.
Clayton d. Harnett Central 25-12, 25-16, 25-11
Harnett Central fell in its conference opener at Clayton Tuesday evening. The Lady Trojans (0-5, 0-1) played at Triton last night and hosts Southeast Raleigh at 5:30 p.m. today.
St. David's 3, O'Neal 0
O'Neal dropped a non-conference match in Raleigh Tuesday. The Lady Falcons (1-3) will play at Fayetteville Academy at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Village Christian 3, Lee Christian 0
Village Christian (6-1) topped the visiting Lady Falcons on Tuesday. Lee Christian will host Crossroads Christian at 5 p.m. Friday.
Wayne Country Day 3, Grace Christian 0
Wayne Country Day (1-2) swept the Lady Crusaders (1-2) on Tuesday. Grace Christian will travel to face Community Christian at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Grace Christian 9, Wayne Country Day 0
Coming off a loss in the championship match to the host at the Ravenscroft Invitational Tournament on Saturday, the Crusaders responded well to their head coach's challenge for a lopsided win Tuesday afternoon.
"We had a very difficult practice Monday," said head coach Chris Pratt. "I pushed the boys both physically and mentally."
"The team really did some nice things today," said Pratt. "We really rebounded well and played a complete game. I am very pleased with our level I play, but I know there are areas to improve on."
Jose Leonidez and Zach Boggs scored two goals each for the Crusaders. Jose Leonidez returned from missing four games due to an injury. The Crusaders played without two other starters due to injuries.
Salvador Leonidez, William Kerr, Ricardo Casteneda, Matt Russell and Joe Urrutia had a goal each. Urrutia (2), Salvador Leonidez, Paul Borderlon and Joel Benitez had assists.
Grace Christian (5-2-1) starts Carolina Christian Conference play at Community Christian at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
O'Neal 3, St. David's 1
O'Neal won the second half 2-0 for its first victory of the season on Tuesday in Raleigh. Brian Subin scored the go-ahead goal in the 47th minute and Rick Catania added a goal in the 78th minute for the Falcons (1-3-1).
O'Neal's Hunter Massey scored off of an excellent cross from Subin in the 14th minute. St. David's converted a penalty kick in the 37th minute.
Subin scored with a shot from outside the St. David's penalty box into the corner of the net. Catania struck with a shot from just inside the box. Wil Gilder made 17 saves for the Falcons.
O'Neal hosts Trinity of Chapel Hill and Durham at 4:45 p.m. today.
Harnett Central 5, Western Harnett 1
The Trojans (2-1) beat visiting county rival Western Harnett (0-3-1) Tuesday night. Harnett Central plays at Middle Creek at 6:30 p.m. this evening. Western Harnett plays at Pine Forest at 6 p.m. this evening.
Union Pines 9, Western Harnett 0
Singles: Mary Beth Jackson d. Alyssa Medina 10-0, Juliane Hall d. Alyssia Medina 10-0, Megan Smith d. Anna Manning 10-1, Tabitha Hamilton d. Stella Hagwood 10-1, Kailee Southworth d. Emily Moffitt 10-1, Celine Bullock d. Alexis Salinas 10-0
Doubles: Jackson/Hall d. Medina/Medina 8-0, Smith/Hamilton d. Manning/Moffitt 8-1, Abbey Downing/Hailey Trudeau d. Olivia Manning/Miranda Miller 8-1
Celina Bullock won her 31st career match as Union Pines (2-0, 1-0) won in Lillington Tuesday. Western Harnett (0-1, 0-0) opened Two Rivers play at Corinth Holders yesterday and will host Smithfield-Selma Wednesday. The Lady Vikings played Southern Lee yesterday and will play at Douglas Byrd Tuesday.
St. David's 8, O'Neal 1
St. David's improved to 4-0 with a win over the visiting Lady Falcons (1-1) Tuesday in Raleigh. O'Neal is hosting Freedom Christian at 4 p.m. today.


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I CHALLENGE Reggie Roberson and the Editors of Rock River Times to provide ANY negative information Reggie has had in print regarding Dr. LaVonne Sheffield.
We all have our opinions, but for Reggie to claim to be a reformed Sheffield supporter, seems an outright lie.
How about it Reggie? Care to share any links to your past concerns about Dr. Sheffield.
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Got a lot of soul searching to do. Sorry to everyone I've let down
I just don't see a full season of women's matches topping some of the better season's of TUF much less fixing all the things that TUF has working against it at this point. The novelty of a few cute girls will pull in some viewers to but not a sustainable amount that will watch over the course of the season and they've already used up some of that novelty effect with TUF 18. You'll probably get a few more women that watch the show throughout the season that will offset the number of men that don't watch for various reasons. (And the women watching instead will actually be a downside to the lost male viewership)
I don't really understand why cyborg isn't jumping all over a chance to fight Rousey. Tate exposed her stand up as average at best, and without any indication of KO power. She's got great throws and armbars, but her wrestling isn't on par with Santos. I can't believe Santos couldn't make the weight, and it's literally her fight to win.
Then again, if she's still working with Tito--I haven't checked--I shouldn't be surprised that her career is stalling.
All manner of men came to work for the News: everything from wild young Turks who wanted to rip the world in half and start all over again -- to tired, beer-bellied old hacks who wanted nothing more than to live out their days in peace before a bunch of lunatics ripped the world in half.
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Ronda Rousey talks love of Fedor Emelianenko, desire to have 57 of his babies
During a recent meeting with media members in Los Angeles, Rousey joked about just how far shed be willing to take things with Fedor.
Do I want to have 57 of his babies? Its true, Rousey said. I think hes married, though, so Im not allowed.
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's tennis team dropped a 6-1 match at Furman this afternoon. The Mocs fall to 7-7 overall and 2-3 in Southern Conference action with the loss. Furman improved to 4-12 overall and 1-4 in league matches.
Senior Manuel Barroetavena (Buenos Aires, Argentina) scored the lone point for the Mocs in today's loss. He defeated Alex Christ (7-6 (5), 6-2) at No. 2 singles. It was his third straight singles win, improving to 11-3 in the spring and a team-best 18-8 overall.
Barroetavena and fellow senior Jackson Tresnan (Apopka, Fla.) scored UTC's only other win in doubles action. They defeated Luke Synn and Andrew Mellow (8-4) at No. 3. It was their fifth straight doubles win as they improve to 5-0 in SoCon action.
The Mocs stay on the road for tomorrow's match against Wofford in Spartanburg, S.C. at Noon. Check back to GoMocs.com for full details tomorrow.
Furman 6, Chattanooga 1
Mar 29, 2013 at Greenville, S.C. (Mickel Tennis Center)
Doubles competition
1. Alex Christ/Matt Browne (FUR) def. Ankit Chopra/John Peacey (UTC) 8-4
2. Jacob Behal/Tyler Droll (FUR) def. Roberto Vieira/William Disterdick (UTC) 8-3
3. Manuel Barroetavena/Jackson Tresnan (UTC) def. Luke Synn/Andrew Mellow (FUR) 8-4
Singles competition
1. Andrew Mellow (FUR) def. Roberto Vieira (UTC) 6-4, 7-5
2. Manuel Barroetavena (UTC) def. Alex Christ (FUR) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
3. Matt Browne (FUR) def. Ankit Chopra (UTC) 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
4. Jacob Behal (FUR) def. Chris Smith (UTC) 6-2, 6-2
5. Luke Synn (FUR) def. Pavels Grigorjevs (UTC) 6-2, 1-6, 6-4
6. Tyler Droll (FUR) def. Jackson Tresnan (UTC) 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 1-0 (10-6)


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Attila Vegh out of Bellator 84 title fight with champ Christian M'Pumbu
MMAjunkie.comChristian M'Pumbu's first light heavyweight title defense will have to wait yet again.
Bellator's 205-pound champion was set to defend his belt for the first time later this month at Bellator 84. But an injury to opponent Attila Vegh (25-7-2 MMA, 4-0 BFC) will force him out of the fight and off the card, and M'Pumbu (18-4-1 MMA, 3-1 BFC) will be off the card along with him.
Sources close to the promotion on Monday confirmed the news to MMAjunkie.com (MMAjunkie.com) and also said the fight falling off will, for now, result in just three fights on the televised main card.
Bellator 84 takes place Dec. 14 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind., about 20 miles from Chicago. Main-card fights air on MTV2 following prelims on Spike.com.


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Is it a peaceful dove?
Or a freaky volture?
As part of my studies I have to try and make a pie chart of the nations favourite birds
Ps. This does include penguins cos they are awesome
I love all animals but ducks are pretty cool
i would say a peacock.because of their beautiful and massive feathers.i also love the colours.
Birds of paradise were my first thought. My father had a set of illustrated encyclopedias and as a child I couldn't get enough of the amazing full colour pictures of these stunning birds. In more recent years, wildlife programmes have only reinforced the impression of the exotic and startling beauty and variety of this group.
Although, for comedy and quirkiness the homely domestic fowl is something else. Some local pet hens will usually croon "Hello" to passers by - you can almost hold a conversation with them!
Then there was a little family - a bantam cock and his two hens. When a harmless young kitten came along He instantly belted after it, determined at all costs to protect his wives from this terrible "monster"!
When teaching I once borrowed a hen to use to illustrate the features of a bird. This creature was not used to being handled and was very neurotic. After flapping and squawking for a few moments she went into a "trance". She remained catatonic for a minute or so, then suddenly came to life again before making another desperate attempt to escape which I only just managed to foil.
Chickens used to roam free around the compound where I lived abroad for a time. Some of their goings on were like a soap opera: for example a hen playing hard to get, hiding around a corner and peeping shyly out while an amorous cockrel paced slowly towards her, clucking seductively.
These incidents were much funnier to see than to put into words but you get the idea.
Hmm, lets see.
I like lots of birds, but my favourites include barn owls, robins, goldfinches, bowerbirds, hoopoes, rollers, waxwings, pied wagtails, puffins, terns, gannets and many more.
Has to be Kingfisher.
same kingfisher
Kingfishers! I forgot to add them.
my favourite bird is a parrot
Hummingbirds and white-tailed eagle although they are at the tatal opposite of the scale


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Lest we think that the Lord has changed since Nebuchadnezzar lived thousands of years ago, we must be reminded that God remains about the business of humbling people. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture commends humility and castigates those who are ...Read More
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Fighters React to UFC 169 Main Event Stoppage Via Twitter
Fighters React to UFC 169 Main Event Stoppage Via Twitter
There are many paths to freedom, not all are peaceful
Trading Shots: So what is 'intelligent defense,' anyway?
There are many paths to freedom, not all are peaceful
Stoppage was horrible. If he didn't stop it when Barao dropped Faber and was raining down shots, idk how that stoppage could be justified. I would have liked to see a little more. Who knows? Barao could have probably punched himself out if he didn't get the finish.
Faber will go on another run anyway, he's still better than the rest of the division.
Wanting a hack reporter to mike Herb when DW screws up cause you think he's bad mouthing him??? DW called him the best in the business,but made a mistake tonight. Now that doesn't sound like a slam to me in a job were a call doesn't get a second chance. You make it and live with it right or wrong. If they did that it wouldn't of been fare to Baro to stop it than restart it giving Faber a break. I agree it would of been nice to have seen it go on, but a early stoppage is better than a late one were life long damage could accur
I think that was a bad stoppage, he was getting hit in the glove.
I'm sure you're not the only one but many of us didn't like the stoppage. Whatever, it's over now.
It's the official's job to minimize the unnecessary risk a fighter is exposed to in the cage, it's the fighter's job to convince them that they're still in the fight.
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Yeah, Bye.
I don't think the stoppage was horrible, nor was it a good one either. Faber was down for the 2nd time in the fight and pretty much in turtle defence mode. His thumbs up is pretty damn hard to notice if you are the ref, I barely saw it after few replays. Had it been the 1st time Faber was hurt in that fight, I would call it a horrible stoppage, but since it wasn't I see no point in blasting Herb Dean (nor any other ref on such stoppage).
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When herb told him to do something, he didn't mean hold his thumb out... He wasn't in a submission. He wanted him to make a move, or prove he was intelligently defending himself. He didn't do that. He held a thumb up behind his opponents leg... Lol.
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