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Originally posted by halfoldman
I'm just a bit confused, because the study doesn't study gay parenting, it studies broken homes.
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"Regnerus said funding from the Witherspoon Institute and the Bradley Foundation, which he acknowledged are known for supporting conservative causes."
"He also noted in his paper that different outcomes for children of same-sex vs. heterosexual parents could be in part due to a lack of social support for same-sex parents, stigmatizing of gay parents."
Originally posted by LucidDreamer85
This just in .....
It's pretty obvious. When there isn't the mom or dad home, that becomes the "house to go to " for whatever.
That is were you can " get away " with things you normally wouldn't be able to.
Originally posted by charles1952
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As Regnerus writes, his purpose was to see if the current claims that the children of same sex couples show no difference from, or are better off than, the children of heterosexual couples, were true.
His study was not intended to show causation, he includes that in his report.
Originally posted by charles1952
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And the idea that his report was biased falls from lack of evidence. University and outside experts examined the paper because of claims of bias, and found none. Eighteen sociologists from around the country signed a letter saying complimentary things about the study and its data.
Perhaps if you look at it in that light, you'll be more favorably disposed to it.
Confirmation bias is is a tendency of people to favor information that confirms their beliefs or hypotheses. People display this bias when they gather or remember information selectively, or when they interpret it in a biased way. The effect is stronger for emotionally charged issues and for deeply entrenched beliefs.
His study explicity refuses to find correlation, and so did I. There is nothing in that title indicating a criticism of homosexuality, or causation.
" How different are the adult children of parents who have same-sex relationships? Findings from the New Family Structures Study."
Originally posted by meeneecat
he is testing whether the outcomes for children of same sex couples are better, the same, or worse than children of opposite sex couples.


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Controller says neither, in Valley Center, filed annual financial reports
Two small districts in Valley Center hold the distinction of being the only government agencies in San Diego County called out by the state controller this week for failing to file some financial and accounting reports required under the law.
Letters were sent Wednesday to the Valley Center Cemetery District and the Valley Center Community Services District, which is also known as the Parks and Recreation District, notifying them of the violation. State officials said certified letters were also sent to the districts several months ago, telling officials they were at risk of being out of compliance.
Officials with both districts said this week they never received either letter.
On Friday, the Community Services District sent in its paperwork. All is forgiven, according to the state.
Penalties for not filing the documents by Dec. 31 include a $5,000 fine and the possibility of the districts having to pay for an outside audit. Statewide, nine cities and 117 special districts received letters this week.
The Valley Center Cemetery District oversees the operation of the Valley Center Cemetery, which has been in existence since 1883. The Parks and Recreation District oversees several parks, athletic fields, a community hall and a swimming pool in the rural North County community.
Jacob Roper, a spokesman for the Controller's Office, said both districts had failed to file paperwork for fiscal 2010.
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Chalker, Kenneth W., The Christian Century
THIRTEEN YEARS AGO I became the pastor of a downtown church that had once been a major force in the community. At one time, 2,000 people filled its huge sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Young people from across the metropolitan area flocked to its midweek services, and the pastor's sermons were frequently printed in the newspaper.
But by the time I became pastor, only a few doors were open on Sundays for the parishioners to make their way to the worship space. Visitors were not expected. Outreach programs had long been abandoned.
During the week, the church building was home to a number of social service programs that served indigent senior citizens and street people. The programs probably did some good, but they were operated by an unsupervised and minimal staff. Public funds were misused, money was skimmed from the church endowment fund, and a black-market trade in government food was flourishing.
One morning soon after I arrived at the church I entered the building to meet Betty, a prostitute, who was waiting for me on the inside stairs. She had unbuttoned her blouse and pulled it back. "Reverend, is there anything I can do for you?" It was clear from Betty's question that she did not expect this church or any man with the title "Reverend" to be much different from any other place she frequented or any other person that paid any attention to her.
It is into such a broken world that Christ came. The manner in which he faced that world was revelatory then. The record of it continues to be so. But in this age of megachurch mania and TV evangelism, the essence of Jesus' ministry is sometimes difficult to see. Both the record of that witness and its present form are obscured not only by the electronic sounds of churches trying to be relevant, but by the silence emanating from liberal Protestants.
In some places the liberal, mainline churches are cowed by the contemporary image of "successful" ministry and church growth. In others, a remnant of the mainline talks to itself about programs and issues that could mean a great deal, but are understood by fewer and fewer folks.
I can't imagine, for example, that Christ led one discussion or taught one seminar on catechesis. The people to whom he ministered and with whom he shared ministry did not read scripture. Some may have known certain stories within the tradition, but most of the multitudes who sought him out were disconnected from the religious tradition.
I do not believe that Jesus spent a great deal of time leading organized Bible studies or offering lectures on hermeneutics. While he is said to have opened the minds of his disciples to the scriptures, his canon of scripture was much smaller than the one we argue about now. What canon existed was largely memorized, and known by a very small number of privileged people.
Further, I do not believe that there was much going on in the way of spiritual formation. While people may have hungered for some sense that life mattered and that their lives mattered, most were probably just anxious about surviving. Our stress on spiritual development and on offering people a variety of meaningful programs would not have occurred to most of the those who pressed in to listen to Jesus. Having no concept of lugged individualism and personal rights, they hoped simply that they would not suffer. Rather than questioning God's plan for them, they merely hoped, I suspect, that they might lead a reasonably healthy life, free from wars brought about by petty, self-righteous government and religious officials. Into this land of conquerors, marauders, dissidents, extremists and peasants, Jesus came to minister, enliven and transform.
The mainline tradition knows all this. It can offer a marvelous alternative to the Grand Inquisitor model of Christian thought so prevalent in televangelism. The message we have is more than able to be a balm in Gilead. So why do we cover it up with insider jargon? …


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It's not all songs about anti-consumerism and torturing someone in your basement for Michael Gira anymore! Oh no! After the demise of his abrasive and often disturbing New York rock group Swans, Mr. Gira chose to eschew the heavy rock sound with which his name had become synonymous and focus on crafting more quietly menacing albums both on his own and with his art-folk project The Angels of Light.
Michael Gira currently resides in the Catskill Mountains, where he is much less frightening but busier than ever before. In between writing books I wouldn't want my mom to read, discovering Devendra Banhart, and founding Young God Records, Gira has also managed to book a solo European tour this February. After fleeing the frigid climes of northern New York state, Michael Gira will bring his darkly beautiful brand of Americana to Italy and the Iberian peninsula. Surely there's time for a side trip to Andorra, Mr. Gira?
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The National And Modest Mouse Announce Upcoming Opening Tour For R.E.M.; Michael Stipe Sleeps Soundly Knowing That His Band Is 2% More Relevant Than They Were A Week Ago
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Michael Stipe: All right guys, we need to pick some hip openers for this upcoming tour so people realize we're still a relevant band.
Mike Mills: But, Michael, our last album came out in 2004, and all three of us are in our early-'50s or late-'40s. We're no spring chickens here!
Peter Buck: He's right, you know.
Stipe: Sigh. Fine, I guess you're both right. Sometimes it's just hard for me to admit that we're not as cool as we were during the '90s.
Buck: No worries, man, the fans are still out there.
Mills: I think you're onto something though, Michael. We need to book some up-and-comers for this tour, if we ever want to land a new generation of fans.
Buck: What about that National band?
Stipe: National? What kind of a band name is that?
Mills: No, they're pretty good actually. I read about them on one of those blogging websites. Apparently they're originally from the Midwest, they have self-deprecating lyrics, and they love The Boss.
Stipe: Well, any band that loves Bruce is fine by me. Let's give 'em a call!
Buck: Hey, do you guys think we should try and get a cool sponsor for this tour as well? I hear those youngsters really like that PBR drink... what about PBR Presents: R.E.M. Summer 2008?
Stipe: Um...
Mills: Yeah, Peter, you took it a bit too far there. Let's just add Modest Mouse too and call it a day. I need a steam anyway.
See The National live out their boyhood fantasies by opening for R.E.M. at the following dates:02.22.08 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn Next Festival02.23.08 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)05.23.08 – Vancouver, BC – Deer Lake Park &05.29.08 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl &05.31.08 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theater &06.03.08 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre &06.06.08 – Chicago, IL – United Center &06.08.08 – Toronto, ON – Molson Amphitheatre &06.10.08 – Raleigh, NC – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre &06.11.08 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion &06.13.08 – Boston, MA – Tweeter Center &06.14.06 – Long Island, NY – Jones Beach &06.18.08 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center &06.21.08 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre &
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Beck's Odelay Reissue Comes with Incorrect Lyrics; More on This Uproarious Story Below!
By Mango Starr on Feb 1 2008
We're living in a post-9/11 world. Anyhoo, Beck's Odelay was reissued this week as a 2CD set, with remixes, B-sides, and much more (TMT News). What we or any other media outlet failed to report, however, was that this "Deluxe Reissue" also came complete with a brand spankin' new, incorrect lyric sheet!
According to Beck's publicity company:
The first pressing of the recent Odelay Deluxe Reissue was found to have gone out with unproofed lyrics that were taken from a lyrics website as place holders for layout purposes.Beck apologizes for this unfortunate oversight and is makingarrangements for the corrected lyrics to be available gratis viaBeck.com. Subsequent pressings of the Odelay Deluxe will also include the corrected lyrics.
Beck apologizes for this unfortunate oversight and is makingarrangements for the corrected lyrics to be available gratis viaBeck.com. Subsequent pressings of the Odelay Deluxe will also include the corrected lyrics.
Of course, Beck's way too cool to actually apologize himself on his webpage or on his MySpace. But wait -- is it even his fault? Was he doing the layout for the Odelay reissue? Was he supposed to give the final green light or something?
Either way, I like the new lyrics better. "GOT A DEVIL'S HAIRCUT! IN MY MINE!"
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Justin Williams #14 and Jack Johnson #3 of the Los Angeles Kings discuss game strategy prior to a faceoff in the defensive zone during the NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Staples Center on November 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Flyers defeated the Kings 3-2. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Justin Williams scored twice to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Drew Doughty, Matt Greene, and Trevor Lewis also scored to help Los Angeles win its third straight. Patric Hornqvist scored twice and Martin Erat and Sergei Kostitsyn had the other goals for Nashville, loser of two of its last three. With the score tied 3-3 after two periods, Greene put the Kings ahead at 1:15 of the third on a slap shot from the right point. Lewis had a tap in from just off the left post at 3:00 to make it 5-3. Hornqvist's 20th of the season pulled the Predators within one with 5:18 to go.
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As they do every year, unfortunately, the good folks at the Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke have put together a depressing list of what should have entered the public domain yesterday. As you hopefully know, until 1978, the maximum amount of time that work in the US could be covered by copyright was 56 years (you initially received a 28 year copyright term, which could be renewed for another 28 years). That means, back in 1957, everyone who created the works in that list knew absolutely, and without a doubt that their works would be given back to the public to share, to perform, to build on and more… on January 1, 2014 at the very latest. And they all still created their works, making clear that the incentive of a 56 year monopoly was absolutely more than enough incentive to create.
And yet, for reasons that still no one has made clear, Congress unilaterally changed the terms of the deal, took these works away from the public, without any compensation at all, and will keep them locked up for at least another 40 years. At least.
The list of movies is quite impressive as well. Imagine the kind of creativity that would be unleashed if people could take clips from the following list of films and mash them up into something new and wonderful. While I'm sure some folks (including, perhaps, folks reading this right now) could make something amazing out of mashing up clips from many of these works, you'd be making a very risky bet on fair use protecting you — and even if it did, you might still have to face an insanely costly lawsuit first.
There's plenty of some of the most influential American music from the early days of rock and roll as well.
If you wanted to find guitar tabs or sheet music and freely record your own version of some of the influential music of the 1950s, January 1, 2014, might have been a booming day for you under earlier copyright laws – "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue" (Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty), "Great Balls of Fire" (Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer), and "Wake Up, Little Susie" (Felice and Boudleaux Bryant) would all be available. You could score a short film with Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 in G minor (Opus 103; subtitled The Year 1905). Or you could stage your own performances of some of Elvis Presley's hits: "All Shook Up" (Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley) and "Jailhouse Rock" (Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller). Today, these musical works remain copyrighted until 2053.
They further note that the classic musical West Side Story came out in 1957 as well. It should be in the public domain. But it's not.
And it's not just arts and entertainment. The post points out plenty of science and technology is still locked up thanks to all of this.
1957 was a noteworthy year for science: the USSR launched Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2, IBM released the first FORTRAN compiler, and the UK's Medical Research Council published an early report linking smoking and lung cancer. There were groundbreaking publications in the fields of superconductivity and astrophysics such as "Theory of Superconductivity" by John Bardeen, L.N. Cooper, and J.R. Schrieffer and "Synthesis of the Elements in Stars… " by Geofrey Burbidge, Margaret Burbidge, William Fowler, and Fred Hoyle.
They further make an important point that while the works listed above grab all the attention, because they were so successful, the real shame is in lots of other works that are simply not available at all any more. And this would likely include all sorts of works from 1985. After all, works created in 1985, if created under the old law, would have been given an initial 28 year copyright term, which would also be expiring, and if history is any guide, the vast majority of those would not have their copyrights renewed. Instead, they're locked up… and quite frequently completely unavailable, with a very real risk of being lost to history.
The really crazy part about all of this is that it's the exact opposite of the entire original purpose of copyright. Copyright law was put in place specifically to encourage the creation of works that would be put into the public domain to promote learning, knowledge and understanding. Yet, instead, it's been distorted, twisted and misrepresented into a system that is used solely to lock stuff up, make it less accessible and less available, limiting the ability to promote knowledge and learning. What a shame.
The Grinch Who Stole The Public Domain
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You are likely to establish or solidify a significant partnership. You'll also make a lot of friends and find yourself negotiating with people. Shape yourself up as you'll enjoy fame and popularity this year. Discovering a lot about yourself through a co-worker/partner is likely now. You are likely to reach out to people from various backgrounds and these associations could be confusing at times.
You'll also reassess your life goals and think seriously in terms of what you want from life? Obviously there will be some mental tussle, but don't you worry, as results would taste real sweet in years to come. All this surrounds to a simple question – Where am I going and what things do I need to get at that place? You may find yourself working hard, working out duties and responsibilities, and end up either earning name and fame or being punished for taking short cuts.
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Well supposedly 2009 was a Jupiter influenced standout lucky year for us Aquas.
Wrong on so many levels. Probably one of the dullest on record punctuated by the sound of doors slamming in my face, no matter how hard I tried.
I can't really think of one success. I basically trod water.
So if that was the best for 12 years I dread to think!!!
At least it fired me up for this one. I think Saturn is leaving…please…just go!!!
2009 was the worst possible Year I ever had. Whatever I did was against me. I lost my wife house and I can be happy to be still alive. I wonder if those people do this on purpose to us. Aquarius is the sign of Genius hated and loathed by most. What have I done to deserve this? I tried to make the world a better place. Anyone that wants to have a look at my Invention that nearly costs my life feel free. As for the predictions, take them with a pinch of salt.
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i m very confused about my future. i am fond of music & acting. i also want to direct some movies.but my family conditions are a big problem for going towards this line.. sometimes i want to make big money on one hand & make powerful carier like I.A.S. or manager of a big company on another hand….. where should i go?????? i born on 30-01-1988 at 5.45 am.
Solution is simple and easy. You need to start thinking positive and divert your mind somewhere. Here are a few suggestions –
a) Affirmations – After every few hours repeat to yourself that "You are truly loved".
b) Join some health program or personality development program. Start pursuing your hobbies.
c) Prayers, meditations, yoga, pranayama etc. will also help.


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The rent at Le Provence Apartments ranges from $1,055 for a one bedroom to a $1,350 two bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 7% more expensive than the Woodward Park average.
This apartment is in the Woodward Park neighborhood in Fresno. Nearby parks include Keith Tice Park, Selma Layne Park and Todd Beamer Park.
Le Provence Apartments has a Walk Score of 67 out of 100. This location is Somewhat Walkable so some errands can be accomplished on foot.
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DO NOT CONSIDER THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX. They are managed by Manco-Abott - who is a heartless group only out for the money. They stole $850 from my wife and me when we were considering moving there. Our of all the apartments I have dealt with in my life, this one is the worst. When they couldn't get an apartment ready in time for our move (after promising they could) they forced us to look elsewhere, and KEPT our deposit. Do not consider this place as we are goiung to have to go through small claims court to get our money back. I only gave them one star because there wasn't a way to give them less. DO NOT CONSIDER LA PROVENCE. They will break your heart and STEAL your money if they can.
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We're definitely happy living in this apartment complex. The unit itself is wonderful, the garage is extremely convenient, the grounds are well kept, the staff is responsive and affable, and the complex as a whole is extremely dog-friendly. My lifestyle generally does not feel restrained here in any way. The downsides really are somewhat small. The mail is delivered pretty late, typically after 6pm. For some reason AT&T has to install their cable equipment in the master bedroom. I don't know if either issue is within the realm of Le Provence's control.
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The grounds are well kept, the staff friendly courteous and prompt. Clubhouse and pool are well maintained. Service requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Apartments are well prepped and inspected prior to move in and any areas for concern are documented and quickly corrected. Apartment interioir cozy clean and well appointed with gas fireplace, celing fans in every room, central A/C, and central heat also nice to have Fridge,microwave, dishwasher plus washer & dryer. A walk on the grounds in early moring or after dinner resembles a walk in your own private park very pleasant lots of trees and relatively quiet. Overall my experience has been terrific. oh yeah its a gated secure access property with a private security patrol, i feel safe here.
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Author: Harini Muralidharan, Program Manager, Configuration Manager Sustained Engineering
Applies To: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1, and System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
This article describes the steps to update to the latest Windows Update Agent version for Configuration Manager Clients.
Approve KB 2937636 through the Configuration Manager console and the update will be deployed on the client computers, just like updates for other Windows components.
The standalone installer applies to Windows Vista with SP2, and Windows 7 RTM or SP1. For Windows 7 SP1, the standalone installer will install the client version Windows Update Agent7.6.7600.320. For all previous versions, the standalone installer will install the client version 7.6.7600.256.
The following procedure provides the steps to download the installation file, create a query for computers that do not have at least Windows Update Agent version 7.6, create a collection based on the query, and create a software distribution that targets the new collection.
The following files are available for download from Windows Update.
Operating system
All supported x86-based versions of Windows 7 SP1 and below
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All supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 SP1 and below
All supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and below
All supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and below
All supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and below
SELECT SMS_R_System.NetbiosName, SMS_G_System_WINDOWSUPDATEAGENTVERSION.Version FROM SMS_R_System INNER JOIN SMS_G_System_WINDOWSUPDATEAGENTVERSION on SMS_G_System_WINDOWSUPDATEAGENTVERSION.ResourceID = SMS_R_System.ResourceId WHERE SMS_G_System_WINDOWSUPDATEAGENTVERSION.Version < "<enter latest Windows Agent version>" order by SMS_G_System_WINDOWSUPDATEAGENTVERSION.Version
Note: The latest Windows Update Agent version for Windows 7 RTM and below clients is 7.6.7600.256 and the latest Windows Update Agent version for clients with Operating System Windows 7 SP1 and higher would be 7.6.7600.320
The sample query will return all computers with a version of the Windows Update Agent that is less than the latest Windows Agent version. The query will return only the computers that have a value for the Windows Update Agent version, which requires the computer to scan for software updates at least once and then take hardware inventory.
Refresh or reload the Configuration Manager console to see the collection members. However, the members will not appear in the collection until after the first scheduled update, or until you manually select Update Membership for the collection. Depending on the complexity of the collection rule and the number of entries in the Configuration Manager database, it can take a few minutes for a collection update to complete.
Update to Microsoft Update Client – KB 2937636
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How come you're not providing guidance to customers to use the new Application model? Performing this deployment using the legacy Collection / Package / Program methodology could result in greater failure, because each local system is not evaluating its
current state prior to executing the deployment.
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@Trevor, you are right .. How come?
Outside of your blog mentioning Vista SP2, nowhere else is Vista mentioned in
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2887535. Can you confirm Vista is included?
Will the new WUA be made available via WSUS for Windows 7 SP1 clients?
You are right, the KB did not mention Windows Vista. There was no separate stand alone installer that was released for Vista. The stand alone installer for Windows 7 SP1 will work on down-level OS like Win7 RTM and Vista SP2, it will pull down and install
previous WU Agent 7.6.7600.256 on the down-level OS as described in the blog.
Small Typo:
WindowsUpdateAgent30-.exe /quiet /norestart /wuforce.......
Correct Filename ist WindowsUpdateAgent-7.6-.exe
Despite that: Famous article! ;-)
@Joerg. Thank you, I have updated the blog post.
@Damon, you may be looking for this information:
WSUS KB Article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2938066
WSUS Blog post:
good job
How does this affect SCCM client installations, especially re-installs? The setup will attempt to install the old agent and I'm afraid this process will conflict.
I was able to get the software deployed via the Application model using the script install method with the command line mention above.
The detection method is set to detect the wuapi.dll version 7.6.7600.320 located in the %Windir%\System32 and %Windir%\SysWOW64.
Set the Operating system so it is limited to Windows 7 or Server 2008 systems.
It seems that x64 packages are broken. Their size is only 8,97 KB... :-(
Excellent post. I'm very happy to see the return of a WUA that can be installed manually. Thank you too, GlenMunro, for helping out with the detection method on an application model.
I'am just wondering, is there any differences between WS2008 and W7 installers? They seem to be the same and both work on windows 7 and server 2008. Btw, ms recommends checking version of wuaueng.dll. Wuapi.dll is not updated until restart.
On my machines at least, wuapi.dll is was not updated until system was restarted. Use wuaueng.dll for detection rule. Btw, what are diferences between installers for windows 7 and servers 2008 r2? 2008 R2 x86 - ms just released new version of OS ?


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celebrity_soup 8 years
usually yogurt and left overs :(
lindalikesyou 8 years
dark chocolate for sure, as well as the occasional gummy bear (hence the username I suppose). Lately, I've been making myself a cup of vanilla chai tea along with a few segments of grapefruit.
kscincotta 8 years
OMG, I totally thought I was the only person who goes for the cereal in the middle of the night. I can't believe it's the top choice!
lecky1217 8 years
chocolate (esp. dark chocolate), popcorn, salt and vinegar chips, cookies...pretty much anything
bizzybee 8 years
Cereal for me. I'd eat cookies, ice cream or chips but I find that not having those items in the house keeps the temptation down. Twice a week I go out for a real decadent treat like a cupcake or a cannoli.
carito8 8 years
I'm all yogurt any kind any flavor!
LaLaLaurie06 8 years
I always have Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy yogurt in my fridge. It's only 100 calories and I can have it for dessert, or even if I've already had that and am still hungry later on in the evening, I don't feel bad for splurging on something so tasty and relatively healthy. I especially love it with Grapenuts on top!
SaRaH-22 8 years
i tried cutting out all chips and stuff from my late night eating so i will make some Edamame at night instead of that or ice cream or popcorn!
vmruby 8 years
I don't snack alot at night but on occassion I will have a bowl of Apple Jacks cereal or popcorn.......
Linda-McP 8 years
Chocolate and chips--but not together.
Athena1 8 years
Fruit! Since it is winter, I always make some hot milk and cocoa.
MysteriousCats 8 years
Fat free yogurt or yogurt mousse... during the week ;) On the weekend, I allow myself some chocolate or ice cream.
sidesmirk 8 years
spreadable cheese and crackers.
ash_marisa 8 years
I don't know why but I have been eating cereal as my bedtime snack since I was like in grade school.
LesleyP825 8 years
Popcorn and a big mug of cocoa with lots of cool whip.
MCNALS 8 years
Bonne 8 years
Chocolate. I actually have to lock it up now. I sleepwalk and always head towards the chocolate, but if its locked up - I won't eat it.
mandiesoh 8 years
yay 1st voter! :p pretty much EVERYTHING IN SIGHT. LOL.


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'The Magician' Esfandiari Associated With Poker Central As Its Partner
Poker Central is upcoming television network that is expected to be launched any time soon, and now, a couple of days on 6 May, Antonio who is also known as the "The Magician' Esfandiari associated with this coming soon television network as its partner.
The Poker Central discloses this secret through an announcement made in a press released. Before it, last week, Daniel Negreanu also joined this television network. Esfandiari is a man who is known as the poker enthusiast as well as for his unpredictable nature and good humor.
He is such a poker player that is also known for winning as big amount of money as no other poker player in history of the game ever won; the game was World Series of Poker Big One for One Drop; he participated in this game in 2012 and won $18,346,673. This was the event that makes this poker player a central image in the Poker Work.
The Poker Central as expected is very keyed up with the partnership with the great poker player. The schedule for all day and night of the poker programming is under process, and it will soon be released by the end of this year i.e. 2015. (more…)


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Emily TrudeauModel Female Cumberland, Rhode Island, US
My Website: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyAnneToure
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About MeATTN Model Mayhem! I have made a separate facebook just for my modeling career! Please message me there for any projects/ shoots/ etc.
I am currently agency represented by The Beauty Within
I am looking for paid assignments only. If you have an awesome style or I think it would be something to benefit both of our ports, we can talk :) I am always open to suggestions!
I was introduced into the world of fashion by a close friend of mine and designer- Nick Pini. I have modeled Pini's clothes for his website, look book, and will be appearing in Style Week Providence 2013 for his spunky high fashion line. Recently I was signed with The Beauty Within Model Management and hope to take my modeling career to a new level. I've always had a passion for the world of fashion and I love to be a part of it. I am very professional about my work and conduct myself in a manner that conveys so. I learn very quickly I am willing to make any type of commitment for a job in the modeling industry. I'm in a professional ballet company which takes up most of my time but I am willing to leave that to be a model because I am so passionate about fashion. I already have a consistent healthy diet and workout regularly because of ballet so this gives me a healthy mind and body. I hope to gain the experiences that models have by traveling, working on different types of projects, etc.
**I travel to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (right between Destin and Panama City) at least twice a year! I'd love to work with a photographer down there!
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Meridian Club in Papillion, NE
1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments for rent feature washer and dryer hook ups, swimming pool, fitness room. This community is pet friendly - accepting dogs, cats, and birds.
Meridian Club1214 Applewood Drive, Papillion, NE 68046 USA
Floor Plans and Pricing
1 Bedroom
|One Bedroom
|$635 - $705
|1 Bathroom
|753 sq. ft.
Unique and open one bedroom one bathroom apartment home for rent in Papillion Nebraska. This apartment home features a large living room, huge open kitchen with breakfast bar, private patio or balcony, extra storage and washer and dryer hookups. You will love this location and be close to shopping, dining and entertainment!
2 Bedrooms
|Two Bedroom
|$685 - $820
|2 Bathrooms
|950 sq. ft.
This two bedroom two bathroom apartment home for rent has it all in Papillion, NE. You will love the large living room, over sized kitchen with breakfast bar, private patio or balcony, extra storage and washer and dryer hookups. Located in Papillion, Nebraska you are close to shopping, dining and entertainment!
3 Bedrooms
|Three Bedroom
|$890 - $985
|2 Bathrooms
|1,130 sq. ft.
This three bedroom two bathroom apartment home was designed with you in mind in Papillion, NE! You will love this apartment homes large living room, over sized kitchen with a ton of cabinet and counter top space, private patio or balcony, extra storage and washer and dryer hookups. Located in Papillion, Nebraska you are close to shopping, dining and entertainment!
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Meridian Club in Papillion, NE
Welcome to Meridian Club Apartment Homes located in Papillion, Nebraska offering unique one, two and three bedroom apartment home designs with private balcony or patio and individual storage for rent. We are a pet friendly community so your dog, cat, or small birds are welcome. Valued added extras have been provided to ensure you the utmost in comfort and convenience such as fully equipped kitchens with pass through serving bar, full size washer and dryer hook-ups and ceiling fans. Laundry chores are made easy with on-site laundry facilities while recreational amenities such as a refreshing pool with deck, fitness room, children's playground, picnic area with BBQ grills have all been provided for your enjoyment.
Our 24-hour emergency maintenance ensures your needs are taken care of and our superb location will allow for easy access to both Bellevue and Omaha so work or play will never be more than just a few minutes away. Come home to a quiet, country atmosphere at Meridian Club where a convenient location, affordable luxury and superior service combine to provide the perfect place to call home.
Special Features
- Individual Storage Access
- Full Size Washer/Dryer Hookups
- Refreshing Pool/Sun Deck
- Garages With Openers
- Location Off Hwy 370 near Shadow Lake Towne Center
- Minutes To Offutt AFB
- Close To Hospital, Shopping and Dining
- Fitness Center & Beautiful Clubhouse
- Income Restrictions May Apply
- Private Patio/Balcony
- Contemporary Neutral Colors
- Very Large Walk-In Closets
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- Bilingual
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- Courtyard
- Disability Access
- Fitness Center
- Freeway Access
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- Housing Vouchers Welcome
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Year Built: 1999
Apartments in Community: 212
Apartment Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Cable or Satellite
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fan
- Dishwasher
- Extra Storage
- Garbage Disposal
- Patio or Balcony
- Walk In Closets
- Washer Dryer Hookup
- Washer Dryer In Unit
- Water Sewer and Trash
- Window Covering
Local Schools
- Bell Elementary School
- Papillion Junior High School
- Papillion-La Vista South High School
We believe school data to be accurate, but do not guarantee that. Please be sure to verify where your children will attend school before making your housing decision.
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2 pet per apartment maximum. A photo of animal must be supplied before you move in. A $300.00 non-refundable fee is required. $10 per month per animal pet rent. Agressive breed restriction applies.
- Cats Allowed
- Pets Allowed
- Small Dogs Allowed
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Office HoursMon-Fri 8:30 to 5:30pm Saturday-Sunday Closed
Take Highway 370 to 72nd street Turn North, Directly across from the BP Gas Station
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Looking through my garage, I found the 1980s era Kashimax Aero saddle upon which I raced BMX in the 80s. I was quite amused to find an NJS stamp on the underside of the saddle, but I digress. Anyway, I'm contemplating putting it on my bike but I don't remember if it was comfortable or not. It's nylon without padding, so I know I won't be riding any centuries on it.
Anyone here use an older Kashimax Aero saddle? How's it ride after all these years?


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The Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise (LIFE) Program has been funded by the Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Program of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The LIFE program introduces older adults to exergaming, video games that integrate game play with physical activity. Younger adults (age 16 and older) serve as LIFE trainers for the older adult participants.
If you are 60 years of age or older and are looking for a new and fun way to be physically active the LIFE Program could be for you and is being offered in Sibley at the Osceola Community Hospital Wellness Center starting Feb. 3 from 3 – 4 p.m. and will run every Monday and Thursday until March 27. The program is also being offered at Sanford Rock Rapids Fitness Center starting Feb. 10 from 4 - 5 p.m. and will run Monday and Thursday until April 3.
The LIFE Program, developed by researchers at Iowa State University, is a low intensity physical activity program that uses exergaming, or active video games, to get people moving. Early studies have shown that the LIFE Program improves fitness and well-being. Some of the exergaming activities included with the LIFE Program include bowling, volleyball, and tennis. The program is free and you do not have to be a member of the wellness centers to participate.
For more information about the LIFE program, call Katie Knobbe, nutrition and health program specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach at 712-371-3611 or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences. For details on the Osceola County program, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/osceola.


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USD scores only one point in game's final five minutes
Montana 67, Toreros 66
MISSOULA, Mont. Kevin Henderson hit his third 3-pointer of the night with 3 seconds to play, allowing Montana to escape with a 67-66 victory over the USD men's basketball team on Saturday night.
Kareem Jamar set up Henderson with his 11th assist of the game for Montana (3-1). Jamar also had six rebounds.
USD (3-4) had a chance to pull the game out, but Chris Anderson's 3-point attempt at the buzzer was off the mark.
Mathias Ward led Montana with 23 points, including three 3-pointers. Andy Martin had four blocked shots.
Johnny Dee scored 22 points to lead the Toreros, and Anderson finished with 12 points.
Anderson also had seven assists.
USD got off to a fast start in the first half, taking an 11-point lead on a Ken Rancifer 3-pointer at the 8:45 mark.
The Toreros gradually gave the lead back, even trailing by two points with less than two minutes left in the first half, but they managed to take a 32-31 halftime advantage on a 3-pointer by Dee.
The second half was a game of swings.
Montana took its turn first, outscoring USD 12-4 to take a 43-36 lead at the 15:50 mark.
From there the Toreros gradually chipped away at the margin and had a 61-53 lead with 6:19 left in the game.
USD still led by seven with 5 minutes remaining, but would score only one point the rest of the game as Montana mounted its comeback.
The Toreros will take a week off before continuing a four-game road trip on Dec. 1 when they travel to Nacogdoches, Texas, to meet Stephen F. Austin.


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Introduction ECPI College of Technology has been in the teaching field for over 40 years, providing students with profession oriented qualifications. The universities main goal is to offer superior education and commit to helping students achieve their educational goals. ECPI College of Technology is a leading provider of education in four major areas of study: technology, business and criminal justice, health science, and culinary arts. It is considered as one of the nation's top educational institutions. ECPI College of Technology reviews have clearly shown that it offers a great learning experience. ECPI College of Technology Programs Information Students who wish to join this college can go through the ECPI College of Technology degrees information and choose a specific degree program for enrollment. There are offered associates level, bachelor's level, and master's level degrees. Mentioned below are some of the programs available at ECPI College of Technology: Business and criminal justice
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Working With Your Pediatrician
If your child's pediatrician hasn't talked with you about your toddler's weight, it's a good idea to ask. You could say: "Is my child an appropriate weight for her height and age?"
Ask your pediatrician to track your child's BMI and to let you know if there are signs of a troublesome trend, such as excessive weight gain compared to your child's increase in height.
When does a toddler's weight become a problem? A child who is older than 1 1/2 years and still chubby may raise concern, says Joseph A. Zenel, Jr., MD, director of the Pediatric Residency Program in the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, S.D.
That's because obesity can be triggered during early stages of development, such as:
- The first year of life
- From preschool to school age
- During adolescence
It turns out rapid weight gains without growth in height, even in low-weight kids as young as 2, can set children up for a risk of prediabetes or diabetes as young adults.
That's why now is a good time to help your toddler develop healthy lifestyle habits. Your child's toddler years are when you have the most control over what he eats and how often he is physically active. Set a foundation that will help your child grow at a healthy rate.


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São Paulo
São Paulo Travel Guide
Before strutting Brazil's 4,603 miles of soft sands, stop here to load up your iPod with bossa nova, samba, axé, and forró—any Chill: Brazil compilation will do. (Just don't take anything with an apple on it to theft-prone beaches in Rio or Recife.)
The three-story shop features cutting-edge local Brazilian clothing designs, luxe wood interiors, and a bird aviary.
Fresh batches of pão de queijo - irresistibly chewy, buttery bread made with cassava flour - are baked daily at the pocket-size bakery.
If you've been putting off a visit to the dentist, this spotless dental office will clean your teeth, whiten, and take X-rays for a fraction of the U.S. price ($40-$60). The doc is in from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Guarulhos Airport seriously lacks world-class shopping, something it must rectify before Brazil hosts the 2014 World Cup; but for now, this jewelry shop and art gallery is the best bet for coming away with some memorable items.
Brazilian DJ's spin all night at this local hot spot.
Tangy olives, linguica sausages, and salt cod (legacies of Portuguese rule) sit cheek by jowl with native tropical fruit and Amazonian chiles at this 1930's market known for its cathedral-worthy stained-glass dioramas.
A typical airport bookstore with a limited selection of English paperbacks and a lot of people flipping through Caras, one of Brazil's best-known gossip rags.
One of the city's coolest electronic-music clubs, D-Edge attracts partiers with a wild dance room that makes you feel like you're inside a giant Rubik's Cube.


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Twenty-Eight and Five Thousand Nights
(Paul) Roger Lancaster
Clan: Ventrue.
Generation: 7th.
Demeanor: Curmudgeon.
Nature: Eye of the Storm.
Strength 3, Dexterity 5, Stamina 5
Charisma 6, Manipulation 5, Appearance 2
Perception 2, Intelligence 2, Wits 2
Talents: Alertness 2, Athletics 2, Brawl 1, Empathy 3, Intimidation 5, Leadership 3, Subterfuge 4.
Skills: Drive 1, Etiquette 2, Firearms 2, Melee 6 (Bastard Sword), Performance 2.
Knowledges: Computers 2, Law 2, Occult 1, Politics 3.
Backgrounds: Allies (Qabalists) 1, Generation 5, Mentor 4, Resources 2 (pooled with Sana'a).
Disciplines: Auspex 1, Celerity 2, Dominate 2, Fortitude 6, Presence 6.
Virtues: Conscience 5, Self-Control 5, Courage 5.
Humanity: 8.
Blood Pool: 20.
Willpower: 9.
Meits: Linguistics, Reputation 1.
Flaws: Enemy.
Equipment: Bastard Sword(Accuracy 11+2 at 6, 8L), Dagger (Accuracy 11+2 at 5, 5L).
Experience: 8.
It was a suggestion, not a command, but Roger felt his cold blood stir at his companion's voice. It had not always been so, but it would be now through eternity.
"You know I can not," he replied. They both spoke German—it was not either's native tongue, but was one they had in common and was used in this city.
His companion appeared to be a young woman of great beauty and nobility. Her skin was a dark olive—flush now with fresh blood—a mark of an exotic eastern heritage. She was clothed in a dark ankle-length dress and long cloak, the better for stalking prey and remaining
"That's right, you have to feed on Jews, don't you?" she asked waspishly, her nose wrinkling in distaste. A quick smile lit up her face just after, an indication that she merely jested with Roger. Indeed, they had been companions of one sort or another for near thirty years. She knew him well enough that ignorance of his… restrictions could be nothing but feigned. Her name was Sana'a, and she was his partner in duty, his companion in travel, and the sole thing that filled his unbeating heart.
Roger was unimpressive upon first glance. A large man with a muscular frame, he wore his light brown hair short, with a close-clipped beard. He dressed in drab clothing, the better to blend into a still-unfamiliar city—he took care regardless of what "visitors' rights" this so-called Prince had granted. Despite this, he bore his sword on one hip, a weapon of sufficient size that concealing it was not possible. The nights of Vienna were no threat to one of his kind, but a weapon deterred the mortal thugs without need to tiresome explanations to the city's Prince.
On a deeper look, an observer would slowly become aware that Roger radiated a charismatic presence like a bonfire shed heat. While Sana'a would turn heads in passing, it was Roger who would capture attention once words were exchanged. Much of the time he kept this under a sort of suppression, but for the moment, he let his aura free. It was one of the things that kept the prey quiescent.
He was a knight in life, and now again one in unlife. Roger of Lancaster, or Roger Lancaster as he was generally known on the Continent, hailed from a town in the northwest of the Kingdom of England. Lancaster had been the site of a Roman fort during the old days, and had maintained its prominence as a center of commerce and defense in the intervening years. Lancaster was an important town, even more so since the castle was built there.
Roger was of the Norman aristocracy, albeit a minor branch of landed knights, and a second son at that. In life, Roger had owed featly to the Count that ruled Lancaster, and when his lord had taken the Cross for the Fourth Crusade, so had Roger. The Crusades had brought much glory and a small amount of power to those that had survived the earlier ventures, and for a second-son like Roger, they were one of two ways out of a limited life—and he had no interest in joining the priesthood.
He had made it as far as Rome, where the few that had come from England had sought the blessing of the Pope before continuing to join the mass of French crusaders and Venetians who made up the bulk of the army. It was there that Roger had met Marcus Julius Corvus and had died to his mortal life.
Corvus was a vampire, a dark and ancient creature of legend who had walked the hills of Rome with Sulla before the ascent of Octavius to the purple. The "Old Crow", who had earned his cognomen in life and kept it in unlife, was of the ruling clan of Venture, and had taken an interest in Roger. He gave the Norman knight the Embrace, nursed him through the First Nights, and had tutored him in the world of the night.
He had done so as they traveled, for Corvus had intended on accompanying the crusade to Constantinople and had Embraced Roger as an assistant. In later nights, Roger had often wondered how much his sire had known of the events that would take place in Byzantium. Certainly, Lupus had seemed well-prepared for the chaos that had reigned when the crusader's sacked the Christian city. They had, however, failed to save the Ventrue Caius, which was the one goal that Corvus had confided to Roger. Instead, they ended up rescuing a number of rare texts from the burning archives, as well as a Cainite scholar who had nearly perished there. Orphaned and new to the night, Corvus "adopted" her, requiring her to accept First Blood Oath with both himself and Roger as the price of their protection.
Thus was born Roger's first acquaintance with Sana'a.
They had returned to Rome, with Corvus continuing their education as they travelled, and in the years that followed. The elder used Roger and Sana'a as his agents among the Cainites, and the pair had grown in renown as their successes among their kindred mounted. Corvus himself kept to the background. Roger suspected that the ancient vampire had other agents and manipulated both Roger and Sana'a to unknown ends. Roger was too cognizant of his own, minor place in the scheme of things to overtly question or oppose his sire.
Which made what followed quite unusual. Sana'a felt a natural affinity for Roger due to the Blood Oath, and Roger soon returned this at his sire's command—submitting to a First Blood Oath himself to Sana'a. Corvus explained that Cainites had a natural antipathy for working together, but that a mutual Blood Oath was known to surmount this. He, Corvus, required that advantage in their partnership, and so Roger had complied.
Curious experimentation had driven the two to a mutual Second Oath, and the pressure of that attraction that had caused them to complete the bonding. With the rush of that last, their collaboration reached a level of subconscious harmony unexperienced in life or unlife. However it had also eradicated the bond each had with Corvus. To date, neither Roger nor Sana'a had dared act in anything but accord with "their" sire, but the compulsion was no more.
Roger still wondered if Corvus had intended this all along.
The two were now in Vienna, sent purportedly to help the Venture "Count" of the city, but also to report back to Prince Hardestadt of Germany—an open secret—and to Corvus—something a bit more concealed now that Corvus had taken to working in concert with the Methuselah Prince.
"Well, if you must," teased Sana'a, "I suppose we can visit their quarter this evening. He'll not be harmed by keeping more of his vitae." The last was directed at her prey, a large laborer who Roger had entranced for her. The man now lay partially reclined in the shadows of the alley, still stuperous from the effects of the Kiss.


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Ben Nunery lost his 31-year-old wife to lung cancer in 2011. Upon moving out of his home he shared with his wife, he re-created his wedding photos, with his daughter, Olivia in the place of his wife. (Photo: Melanie Pace, Loft3 Photography)
CINCINNATI -- A picture is worth 1,000 words.
And Ben Nunery says his photos tell a love story.
Ben and his wife, Ali, purchased their first home in Cincinnati the day before their wedding. Ben says the couple poured their hearts and souls into making the lifelong home "their own."
And then, they got the news.
Ali, the 31-year-old teacher, was informed she had a rare form of lung cancer.
In 2011, just one year after the birth of their daughter, Olivia, Ali passed away.
Ben describes in his blog the last two years since Ali's death as a "roller coaster of emotions" that have left him wondering how he's managed to "piece together anything that resembles a normal and happy life."
"It all happened in a blur, but those images represent some of the happiest moments in my life," said Ben. "These would be the last memories in that house."
Olivia and Ben both felt Ali was there with them in the home during the photo shoot, smiling with them.
"She was able to maintain that spirit that everyone loves about her," Ben said about Ali's everlasting positivity.
"I'm so used to Ali making herself present. Literally every single day there's something that happens to me that she lets herself be known. and I wrote on the blog about feathers. I will be in bed and this teeny little feather will (appear)," Pace said.
Olivia, now 3 years old, took her mother's place in the photos along side her father. Ben says he had a different partner in these photos, but one "just as beautiful."
The photo shoot was intended to re-create a memory for Ben and Olivia, and so that he would have something to show for "the love and beauty that occupied that house."
"Since Melanie posted the photos on her blog, many people have asked me how I felt while doing that photo session. What I want them to know is that this isn't a story about grief and loss and hurt. Yes, I've gone through those emotions and still do but that's not what I want people to see in these photos," Ben said.
"Our lives will continue down a curvy and uncertain path but Olivia and I will be able to look at these photos and know that for a short time there was a place where I was the luckiest man in the world, even if just for a little while," Ben wrote in his blog.
As for Ben and Olivia, they move forward with their lives always remembering the life they shared with Ali in their first home -- here in Cincinnati.
"This is a love story," said Ben.
A great story, one he will never forget.
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Slayer - REPENTLESS
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- Written by Chris Akin
Probably more than any release in their history, Slayer came into releasing this album at a crossroads. This WAS the album that, in many ways, dictated if the band could continue on or if it was indeed time to drift off quietly to Hell. The loss of guitarist Jeff Hanneman and the removal of drummer Dave Lombardo had almost every Slayer fan wondering if there was any reason at all to continue. You have to give it to the "new" Slayer though, they've delivered when it counted. While certainly not the best release in the band's history, it is the best they have done in decades.


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The Binh Dinh Museum
Worth a look
What we say:
There's a small museum in Qui Nhon, just south of the Saigon-Quynhon Hotel on Nguyen Hue, near the intersection with Le Loi. Museum-going in Vietnam is pretty hit or miss outside Hanoi or Saigon, but we found this one worth a look. To the right as you enter is a gallery dedicated to the local Communist Party's struggle during the war with American. Some of the objects on display are humorously inconsequential: limepot of heroic war mother Tran Thi Nhi, Radio of heroic war mother Le Thi Dinh, spittoon of heroic war mother Dang Thi Ruong. But among them are some more interesting war objects, especially the photos with legends in English giving a pretty interesting picture of Vietnam's struggles during the war, and more than anything, the Vietnamese government's approach to remembering it -- the South Vietnamese troops are 'puppet soldiers' and Americans are all 'imperialist invaders.' Qui Nhon is also where a large number of South Korean troops landed and fought, in case you forgot that they fought in the war too.
The centre of the gallery is dedicated to the slightly-less interesting French Colonial period, and the gallery on the left features some well-preserved Cham sculpture. In fact, they have so many Cham relics on hand they don't know what to do with them: they are piled in stacks outside the museum. You may take one as a free parting gift. Not really. Admission is free. Open daily.
More detailsNguyen Hue, Qui Nhon
Opening Hours: Summer: 07:00 to 11:00, 14:00 to 17:00 Winter: 7:30 to 11:00, 13:30 to 16:30
Photo gallery
Jump to a destination
- Hot spots
- Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba
- Sapa, Bac Ha & Dien Bien Phu
- Phong Nha Cave & Vinh
- Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue
- Dalat & Kon Tum
- Mui Ne & Nha Trang
- Saigon & surrounds
- My Tho, Can Tho & Phu Quoc Island
Sights in Qui Nhon
Hoang De (Cha Ban)
Long Khanh and Tam An Pagoda
Nhon Hai Village
Phoung Mai Peninsula
Queen's Beach (Han Mac Tu Tomb), and Qui Hoa Beach, Leprosy Hospital
Thap Banh It
Thap Doi
The Binh Dinh Museum
The Flood Plains
The Old Tank
The Tran Hung Dao Museum
The above sights are all the sights in Qui Nhon we list on Travelfish.org.