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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing a company that her office says allegedly preyed on homeowners in danger of losing their homes.
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How to Bunny Hop on a Bike
A "bunny hop" (or basically a "bronco" in this example) refers to jumping both the front and back wheel off the ground at the same time. The bunny hop is really a combination of two moves, which you must master individually and then combine before you can start bunny hopping over obstacles with ease. It may seem hard at first but keep trying. It looks cool and once you get it, it's very easy! Start at Step 1 for detailed instructions, and you'll be bunny hopping in no time.
1Lean back while riding at a very slow speed. Straighten your arms and legs. Pull the bike up with your arms. Use the momentum you get from shifting your center of gravity back.
- Use your arms to pull the bike the rest of the way up (once you've gotten it as high as you can by just leaning) until the bike's standing up, and you're standing up with it. Then, "pedal" to lift the bike up. Your pedals should stay level through the whole maneuver.
- Come down gently. You haven't mastered the front pull until you can "place" the front tire down, rather than just let it "slap" the ground.
2Master the hip hop.
- Shift your weight forward. Do it quickly, but not so quickly that you "throw" yourself forward and shake the bike.
- Turn the pedals so that your feet are almost vertical.
- Press back against the pedals as you push your legs up. The pressure you apply to the pedals, with your feet in a horizontal position, will keep your feet on the bike as you pull the back end up with your leg muscles.
- Come back down gently.
3Combine the front pull and the hip hop.
- Shove your mass into the ground through the back wheel when you're doing your front pull. It'll give the rear wheel a bit of "bounce" to take off when you move into the back hop.
- When your front wheel is in the air, turn your pedals vertically as described for the back hop, and use the push/pull motion to get the back wheel up (while the front is still in the air).
- Level your bike in the air. This is an important habit to establish for when you eventually start bunny-hopping onto higher surfaces. Also to get a more of an even look during the bunny hop try to squeeze your legs together.
- Put your rear wheel down first. It stabilizes your landing and makes controlling the bike afterwards easier.
4Practice bunny-hopping over various obstacles, each time increasing their height, until you feel comfortable bunny-hopping. Many people can bunny-hop obstacles taller than 3 feet (0.9 m) tall!
5Bringing both tires up at the same time: This involves jumping, just like you would on the ground, except you are one with your pedals. Simply jump while twisting forward on the handle bars of the bike, but don't let your feet come off the pedals. If you keep your feet on the pedals and jump, the back end will come up. Then you can simply bring up the front end at the same time...just by pulling up without pedaling just like in this article. But try learning the other method this one takes more energy, looks less professional, does some serious damage on the skin of your hands,and you can't jump as high.
6An easier way to do small "bunny hops" is to mount cleats on your bike. Cleats basically mean your feet are attached to the bike. When doing this, all you need to do to get the bike in the air is to jump up as you normally would. Be careful when you are using this method, as your feet will only come out of the cleats when you flick your ankles out. Many people impress their friends when doing this, and then stop, and forget to take the shoes out of the pedals, and subsequently fall off.
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- If you want to go really high, then you will need to work on your technique, and make sure you tuck the back wheel up underneath you. Keep practicing--it's the same as lifting weights, and it's a great workout for your arms.
- Try a manual then lift you back end up as if you are doing a flatland nose manual, grip on your pedals at an angle and then lift up. then lift both up at the same time!
- Hopping high on the flat ground for no reason is hard. You will jump higher if you have something to jump over.
- Try jumping over cardboard boxes, or small piece of wood that will fall over easily if hit.
- If you are using a bmx, then lift your front wheel as if you are doing a wheelie. Then put all your body weight on the front, whilst you are at the highest point in the air (fast, but not too fast).
- Try to practice on a light-weight bike. Start jumping using a smaller bike. The difference in weight and mobility is critical to beginning jumps.
- If bunny hopping using a mountain bike it helps to preload the front shocks (To hop and have the momentum of the shocks lifting you up also giving you more air.
- If you wish to be able to do the bunny hop backwards (getting your rear wheel off first), you could do a stoppie (getting some speed and hitting the front brake just enough to get the back wheel off the ground) while thrusting your weight onto your front tire and then slinging your weight backwards while holding on to the handlebars and when the rear wheel is still up.
- Don't try to bunny hop on a non bmx cycle unless you are a pro rider.
- Make sure if you want to jump things make sure you start off with sensible sizes for things to jump
- Always wear a helmet and knee/elbow pads.
- Never do this without training or if you're just starting out.
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Japan's new prime minister, Aso Taro, takes office facing many difficult if not intractable problems, not least of which is securing a ruling coalition for his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Beyond politics, the situation is equally bleak, given Japan's moribund economy, global financial volatility, and a pervasive gloom that has descended over the country. But, based on elite surveys and interviews we conducted in Japan and South Korea during the past year, we believe the new government could make a bold initiative that would pay important dividends both domestically and internationally. The whole commentary can be found here.
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Hello, my name is Andrea. I'm 19 and I'm from Houston, Texas. I had guppies back when I was a little one, no idea what happened there.. Didn't have a fish nor a tank for years, but I started working at this local petshop about a year ago and I've been craving an aquarium ever since. Someone gave me a 55 gallon a few weeks ago so I've decided to start that up. I guess i'll be putting that in my aquarium tab once I get some pics of it. Hopeing to learn a lot here.
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Destiny Islands, named Destiny Island in Kingdom Hearts II, is a world from the Kingdom Hearts series. It is the home world of Sora, Riku, and Kairi (although Kairi is originally from Radiant Garden), three of the series's main characters. The world seems to be led by an unnamed mayor, who is mentioned as Kairi's foster father.
The Destiny Islands are playable only in Kingdom Hearts during the prologue. However, the remains of the Destiny Islands reappear at the End of the World. A memory-based version of the world appears in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. In Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, the world is not playable and only appears in cutscenes. In Kingdom Hearts coded and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, a data version of the world appears as the second playable world.
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The smaller island, where Sora, Riku, Kairi, Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka play, is where all of the playable scenes take place. It is reached by canoe from the main island. The Seashore area is naturally covered in yellow sandy beaches, exotic trees and shrubbery, and wooden constructions. There is a Seaside Shack and a somewhat treehouse built into a large tree. The Seaside Shack contains the island's only Save Point. A miniature island is settled next to the island and can be reached by crossing a bridge (which can be accessed by using the stairs in the Seaside Shack mentioned above or alternatively, by swimming towards a ladder on the opposite side of the island, and then climbing it).
Sora can also have duels with Wakka, Selphie and Tidus nearby in the first game. Sora and Riku often practice their sword fights at the place where the friends can watch the sunset—past the Bridge, on the miniature island. On that island is a crooked palm tree that grows Paopu Fruits. Local myth dictates that the two people who share one will have their destinies intertwined. The Cove at the back of the island has an obstacle course which Sora and Riku use during their competitive challenges.
The Secret Place is a cave hidden behind the island's waterfall, where the children visited during their childhood. Sora and Riku first discovered it when they were young children. There is a door in the cave which is actually the Keyhole of the world. The cave's walls are covered in chalk drawings, some hinting at the earlier encounters of the children. Among them is a drawing of Sora and Kairi sharing a Paopu Fruit. Riku enters here near the beginning of the game and opens the door, unleashing the Heartless onto the islands. Whether he did so knowingly and willingly is unknown, though it is likely that the words of Xehanort influenced him to do so.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
At the beginning of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, a young Xehanort stares at the sunset and states that the world is too small. Many years later, he returns as an elderly Keyblade Master, intending to leave his seemingly dying, comatose apprentice, Ventus, at the islands for his final days. However, when Ventus's broken heart connects with that of the newborn Sora, he is revived, and summons his Keyblade. Seeing further use in the boy, Master Xehanort immediately takes him to Master Eraqus at the Land of Departure.
Four years later, the islands are visited by four more Keyblade wielders, Terra being the first. There, he watches a young Sora and Riku racing and sitting at the Paopu Tree. After asking Riku why he wants to leave the islands, Riku explains that a man—Master Xehanort—once left the islands to visit other worlds, and that he wants to do the same. Terra sees a vision of Master Xehanort as a young man, then sees what Riku will become, which convinces him to choose Riku as his successor, so, that one day, he may wield the Keyblade.
Aqua later arrives on the island. After recognizing that the friendship between Sora and Riku is identical to the bond between Ventus and Terra, she decides to choose Sora as her successor, but when she discovers that Terra has already chosen Riku, she changes her mind because she does not want the boys to walk down the same path as she and her friends. Instead, she asks Sora to save Riku if he were to ever fall into darkness.
Ventus is the last to appear on the island, where he encounters Vanitas, and experiences a flashback that reveals the truth about his past, but never encounters Sora or Riku.
On a night after Master Xehanort and Vanitas are defeated, and their plans seemingly thwarted, Sora and Riku watch the stars on a beach facing the Small Island. As they prepare to depart home, Sora suddenly feels Ventus' sadness touching his heart. Riku advises him to try and reach out to that sad heart, and as Sora connects to Ventus's heart he enters his first Dive to the Heart. He joins his heart with Ventus's, hoping to make it happy again, then tells Riku that he was right, as they go back to watching the stars.
Kingdom Hearts
In a prophetic dream, Sora is swallowed by the tide while trying to save Riku, and is transported to another world.
When Sora awakens from his Dive to the Heart, he meets with his friends Kairi and Riku. The three plan on building a raft and to set sail across the sea to find other worlds away from the island. Destiny Islands is a small world, which often leads to the boredom of its inhabitants, especially Riku, who desires to leave the islands and see the other worlds out there. Tidus once said that once you sail a certain distance from the islands, you simply can't go any further, but the other islanders believe he merely turned back and made up the story.
While gathering materials for the journey, Sora climbs into the Secret Place - a tiny cave on the island where the children scratch drawings onto rocks - and met a figure in a strange cloak who told him cryptic messages about the time to come. Sora's confusion lasts long into the night. Resting up in his bedroom, he sees a dangerous storm approaching, and hurries off the island to save the raft.
Upon arriving on the second island, Sora discovers his friends came too, but only finds Riku, who confuses him further by telling him to accept the darkness, after which, Riku disappears. He then finds an apparently-ill Kairi in the Secret Place. The two disappear in the growing darkness, but Sora returns as the Islands slowly crumble into darkness with the Keyblade in hand. He fights with the Darkside boss, but fails to save his home and is whisked away on his journey to Traverse Town.
As his first journey ends, Sora and Kairi meet up on the shores of the reforming islands. Sora, knowing that his job is not finished, and that he must still save Riku and King Mickey from the Realm of Darkness, leaves Kairi in the safety of her hometown and promises to return to her as soon as Riku and King Mickey are found.
During the credits, Tidus, Selphie, and Wakka are seen running on the beach in a similar way to Riku, Sora and Kairi at the beginning of the game. Kairi is standing on the beach, looking toward the ocean.
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
After the Riku Replica is defeated on the 11th floor of Castle Oblivion, Sora drops his Wayfinder charm, which is revealed to be the World Card for Destiny Islands. Sora rushes to use it in order to get to Naminé, but when Goofy and Donald urge him to be cautious, he angrily rebukes them, and goes through the memory world alone.
Naminé manipulates his memories to make Sora believe she also lived on the Destiny Islands, and Sora is urged by his memories to rescue her. However, after he defeats a memory Darkside, Naminé appears and reveals the truth about Kairi, herself, and what she has been doing to Sora.
After Riku defeats Lexaeus, Zexion appears with a world card and entices Riku to enter his own version of Destiny Islands. Unlike Sora, Riku finds no one on the islands, except a memory of his Darkside, the one who devoured the islands. After defeating the monster, he sees "Sora", who is in actually Zexion in disguise.
"Sora" accuses him of being a monster of darkness, and attacks him with light. In the light, Riku considers giving up, but Naminé (disguised as Kairi) speaks to his heart and urges him to use both his light and his darkness, which are invincible together. Riku sees through Zexion's disguise and attacks, forcing Zexion to flee.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
The world itself has barely any appearances in the game, but is mentioned roughly the same amount of times by Roxas and Xion.
When Roxas fell into a coma for 21 days, Xion had been to this world on day 1 of it, where she picked up a seashell to put on Roxas's pillow. When Xion falls into a coma, Roxas does the exact same thing; he picks up seashells for her at "the beach".
After Xion fled the Organization, she went to Destiny Island, where she fell into a terrible nightmare of being Roxas, searching for her; the dream saw her observing Zexion scolding Riku in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. As they talked, she changed back from Roxas until falling over in pain from feeling the memories and turned into Riku. When they finished talking, she had changed into Sora.
Riku had also returned home a few times, but this time, he was watching over Xion as she dreamt; Roxas had also been to the island, but as it is Sora's home, he felt like he was having a dream instead of actually being on a mission.
Xion had a dream of sitting on the Paopu tree with Axel and Roxas, wondering what she should do after finding out what she truly is. She awakens and learns from Riku that she is a puppet that accidentally trapped Sora's memories of Kairi within herself, making him unable to wake up.
Kingdom Hearts II
During Sora's sleep, the residents of the Islands forget all about Sora, due to Naminé breaking the chains of his memories. Kairi, however, being so close to Sora, still retains vague memories of the boy, and begins to remember before anyone else. She sends a message in a bottle across the sea, hoping to find Sora.
In an attempt to draw Sora, and with him, Roxas, back to Organization XIII, Axel goes to the Islands to kidnap Kairi. She refuses to go with him, and flees with Pluto into a portal to Twilight Town.
Finally, after Xemnas is defeated, all the characters meet up on the Islands for one last time. King Mickey, Jiminy, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy return to Disney Castle, and leave the others on Destiny Islands. But, in an extra video after the credits, it is seen that Mickey has sent a letter in bottle back to the islands for Sora, Riku, and Kairi.
Kingdom Hearts coded
After King Mickey and Jiminy discover a message in Jiminy's Journal, they create a data version of Sora. After Data-Sora exits his Awakening, he finds out that the island is covered with Bug Blox Corruption which Data-Sora must delete. Afterwards, he encounters Jiminy's Journal wearing the Black Cloak. He then finds the Data Keyhole behind the waterfall of Destiny Islands.
After he opens it he fights Darkside, the island's source of Bug Block corruption. Then the data island is destroyed, just as it was in the first game. The scene then shifts to Disney Castle where a cutscene is played. It shows Ansem, Seeker of Darkness appearing and opening the Corridor of Darkness for Riku to step in. The real Destiny Islands appear in the game's epilogue, where Mickey sends Sora the bottled letter (the same one from Kingdom Hearts II), which Sora reads with Riku and Kairi.
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While Sora is leaning on the bent palm tree, Riku approaches him and asks him if he had decided, about what is unclear. Sora replies to Riku that he had. When Kairi approaches the two, Sora tells her that he has another long journey to make, one that might be even more difficult than all of the others they have had. Kairi then gives Sora her Wayfinder charm and says to him See you soon.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Destiny Islands is the starting point of the game, where the Mark of Mastery exam begins for Sora and Riku. While taking off with their raft, a storm comes and Ursula appears in front of them, calling for a battle of vengeance. The boys defeat her together, and the storm throws them all overboard. While down under, a Keyhole appears and their Keyblades unlock it, and are then taken to other worlds.
Near the end of the game, the island appears in Sora's flashback of Young Xehanort being visited by his future self, and later in Sora's dream world where Riku is confronted by Roxas, Ventus, Xion and Ansem the Wise.
Treasure list
Kingdom Hearts
|Items found
|Protect Chain
|In small alcove near the tower. Use box to reach it.
- Inside the Secret Place in Kingdom Hearts, there are sketches of Donald, Goofy, and a crossed out chocobo on the right side. On the left there are sketches of a dragon, Disney Castle, and a world that has a crown on the top on one of the lower rocks. Even the four suits of cards and what seem to be Bit Snipers can be seen.
- The orientation between the Main Island and the Small Island is somewhat ambiguous. Although both Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days depicts the Small Island's miniature islet (accessible from the Small Island by bridge) as facing the open ocean and the setting sun, the scene in which Kairi stands on the beach of the Main Island in Kingdom Hearts II depicts the Small Island in the opposite position, with the miniature islet facing the Main Island and the Cove facing the setting sun. However, if this was its correct orientation, the Main Island would have been visible from the islet's Paopu tree, and previous games show the view from said tree as simply endless ocean and an unobstructed view of the setting sun.
- There are several Hidden Mickey insignias in the Kingdom Hearts version of Destiny Islands. Easy-to-spot insignias include one on the ground in the Cove, and a patch of purple in the trees.
- If you rearrange the letters of "Destiny Island" you get "It's Disney Land".
- Both words of "Destiny Islands" are seven letters long which is the number of Princess of Heart. Kairi, a later residence of the islands, is one of the Princesses.
- In Sora's room there is a model of the airship from Final Fantasy hanging from the ceiling with two dolls in it.
- Although this world was addressed as Destiny Islands, it was mostly referred to "island" or "islands" by the characters, until Yen Sid addressed its name in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.


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Barbecue was smokin' at Missouri Showcase
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
It was a barbecue lover's dream: three of the top barbecue joints in Missouri — heck, the nation — all serving up dishes of their best stuff at the same place. For free.
The first Missouri Barbecue Showcase took place at Capitol Plaza Hotel after Monday's swearing-in ceremony.
Gates Bar-B-Q and Arthur Bryant's Barbeque came from Kansas City while Pappy's Smokehouse came from St. Louis. The Billy Goat Chip Company of St. Louis offered their barbecue-seasoned potato chips.
Rather than criticize your elected officials from afar, people should attend events such as these to speak to them in person, said Michael Person of St. Louis.
"More people need to come to these type of events to be connected to their community," Person said.
His wife, who serves in the military, commutes to Jefferson City from time to time. Person convinced his sister-in-law, Lori Boykin, to come to the inauguration and the barbecue.
Both said they enjoyed Pappy's in particular. They weren't the only ones: a server was telling guests that Pappy's started running out not long after the event started.
"The sauce was off the chain," Boykin said. "The best part was that it was free."
The event, which was open to the public, was supposed to go until 5 p.m., but most of the food and beverages were gone by 4 p.m. or earlier.
The event was underwritten by ADM, and sponsored by various Nixon supporters.
Bill and Phyllis Burton said they've been to several inaugurations before, and enjoy seeing and meeting people at the events. Among other people, they chatted with Rep. Judy Morgan, D-Kansas City.
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Well the weather has been beautiful so today I decided to go out and see how far I could ride. I rode 10 miles out on the river levee and then headed back. I had a bit of a fall back position since my sister lives between my house and that point but I didn't need to stop and get a ride home.
It was a lot of fun! There were a good number of people out without it being overly crowded. At mile 10, I got off the bike for a couple of minutes. A young guy out walking said to me as he walked by, "Don't worry, that muscle soreness is just the weakness leaving your body." I thought that was pretty cool. He could have laughed at the fat lady on the 'Cannondale speed machine' , but instead he offered encouragement!
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Chateau Cheval Blanc 2003
Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Winemaker's Notes
There are places in the world which are made exceptional by history and chance. Cheval Blanc is one example. In the 18th century a large area of the current estate of Cheval Blanc was covered in vines. This can be seen on a map drawn up by Bellayme in 1764. one century later, a period of slow renovation began. In 1871, adjacent plots were acquired, giving the vineyard its definitive layout. drainage system and planting of the cabaret franc grape variety.
Critical Acclaim
Wine Spectator - "Blackberry, mineral and lightly toasted oak. Subtle and complex. Full-bodied, with wonderfully sweet fruit character and ultrarefined tannins. Goes on and on. Gorgeous and seductive. Best after 2009. 5,055 cases made."
Wine Enthusiast - "There have been more complete Cheval Blancs than this, but this 2003 does have power. Huge fruit, huge solid tannins, concentration - maybe some charm would create a better wine. 92-94"
International Wine Cellar - "Good full, deep red. Sexy aromas of mocha, tobacco and milk chocolate, with a suggestion of roasted nuts. Suave, fine-grained and sappy, with lovely vinosity in the context of this heatwave vintage. Redcurrant and milk chocolate flavors linger impressively on the finish, which shows noteworthy energy and length, with sweet tannins. With its high percentage of 55% cabernet franc, this was very closed at the beginning, notes Berrouet, but is now "more human." But today I don't find enough complexity to merit an even higher score."
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The present-day Cheval Blanc vineyards had vines at least as far back as the 18th century, as shown by Belleyme's map of the region dated 1764. Nearly a century later, the estate was acquired by the Fourcaud-Laussac family who owned it until 1998, when it was sold to Mr Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère.
The vineyard is in a single block, and borders on the Pomerol appellation. An outstanding terror and unusual proportions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot give this great wine an absolutely unique flavor. Château Cheval Blanc has had a greater number of outstanding vintages than any other classified great growth over the past century.
Another unusual characteristic of Cheval Blanc is that once it reaches its peak, it maintains it for a very long time. This admirable wine is powerful, soft, rich, round and silky. It has tremendous fruit and elegance as well as exceptional quality from year to year. View all Chateau Cheval Blanc Wines
About St-EmilionView a map of St-Emilion wineries (saint eh-meel-YOHN)
A region named after the charming, quaint historical town in Bordeaux, St-Émilion is situated on the right bank of Bordeaux. It's grapes of choice are Merlot and Cabernet Franc (called Bouchet on the right bank). The region has its own classification system, updated and revised every few years. Two of the hottest chateaux of the area (and the only Premier Grand Cru Classé A) are Chateau Ausone and Chateau Cheval Blanc.
Notable Facts
St.-Émilion produces the most wine on the right bank of Bordeaux. As most of its wine is based primarily on Merlot, St-Emilion wines are described as having finesse and elegance. The best wine of the region can last upward of 10-20 years, like a good left-banker, but many find that the wines here matuer earlier than those based on Cabernet Sauvignon. The soils in the area differ greatly, from gravel to limestone to clay and sand. As a result, the wines of this region are diverse. Quality wines display silky tannins and ripe, soft fruit – the higher quality wine showing full-bodied texture and layers of complexity.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
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Interpreting the Council
Father Stefano de Fiores SSM died last Saturday. He was 79.
A Google search uncovers only one book of his translated into English. Jesus Living in Mary is a step-by-step handbook on the Marian spirituality espoused by St Louis de Montfort. (It is not a book I have read, but that will be quickly remedied, since I've ordered a copy online.)
Fiores is much better known in continental Europe. He was perhaps the greatest Mariologist of the twentieth century, or at least its second half. He taught at the Gregorian, the Lateran and the Marianum, and published more than thirty books on Mary, including a definitive three-volume dictionary of Mariology.
A friend who is better acquainted with his Italian works credits him for providing a theological basis to popular devotion:
Unlike some post Vatican II theologians who would view popular piety as excessive, outdated or superstitious, Fr Stefano sought to develop, purify and build upon Marian piety and devotion in order to present Mary the mother of Jesus as an example for Christians in the contemporary age.
This is a view which was probably shared by Fiores himself. In a 2006 interview with Zenit, he presented his three-volume dictionary as a reponse to what he called "a Mariological crisis." It reached its zenith in the 1970s, when Fiores received advice from various quarters to embrace the times and abandon Mariology. The interview is in Italian, but my aforementioned friend has kindly furnished a rough translation:
It was at that point that I intensified my study of the Mother of Jesus, working to uncover her presence in popular piety, the liturgy and contemporary theology . . . above all I commented on chapter 8 of Lumen Gentium of the Second Vatican Council. I found myself favoured when Paul VI's Marialis Cultus (1974) and John Paul II's Redemptoris Mater (1987) relaunched Mary in the Church and the world.
The dictionary would like to represent the mature fruit of a serious Italian Mariology, which would undo the trivialised discussion about Mary and extract the Marian cult from devotionalism or from vulgar Christianity, where it has been banished by the intelligentsia of liberal theology.
These are the sorts of developments which cause my generation to view "the Spirit of Vatican II" with suspicion, and even cynicism. There is a lot of merit in the case that the Council was greater than the documents it produced. But I do wonder at those critics who accuse successive popes of systematically betraying the Council.
The fortunes of the cult of Mary make a good example. Was marginalisaton of the cult of Mary — and, indeed, the discipline of Mariology — a legitimate manifestation of the Spirit of the Council? Were the efforts by Paul and John Paul to revive Marian devotion a betrayal of that Spirit? Or was that short-lived marginalisation an aberration, an illegitimate development which was rightly corrected by two popes?
I don't pose these questions merely to be provocative. I ask them in good faith. Fifty years after the Council was called, and not having been alive when the Council was in session, I can see no other way to apply its teachings, except by interpreting its texts using the hermeneutic of continuity which has always informed the development of Catholic doctrine.
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"The fortunes of the cult of Mary make a good example. Was marginalisaton of the cult of Mary — and, indeed, the discipline of Mariology — a legitimate manifestation of the Spirit of the Council? Were the efforts by Paul and John Paul to revive Marian devotion a betrayal of that Spirit? Or was that short-lived marginalisation an aberration, an illegitimate development which was rightly corrected by two popes?"
Fr John Mary's attempted marginalisation perhaps to appease non catholic believers did nothing for the church or for "Woman" church. As Mary was thought irrelevant so motherhood became irrelevant. As Mary was relegated to "Old silly woman piety" so woman became modern mechanised woman. As Mary Virgin and Mother became something to be scoffed at, virginity and motherhood became somthing to be scoffed at.
The Spirit of the Council was not to offend Mary, the Mother of Jesus but to raise her presence as the new Woman, the New Eve.
And Paul VI and JPII with his Totus Tuus motto worked to return to Mary the honour which had been removed from her and which was her due.
Fr John, it is nice to have y0u back. Anything in excess is not good. To pray to Mary the Mother of God all the time and to neglect her Son Christ Jesus is wrong. Mary herself said, "Do whatever he tells you." Mary is definitely the Queen the Heaven and all the angels and saints rally around her. The Blessed Trinity is God and Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ is the Mother of God and the Mother of humanity as well. Mary, being the Mother of Christ and our mother loves the children of this world very much. Her heart does ache when anyone of her children perish and go to hell.
When Catholics think of Mary, immediately we think of her as Pure. When I was a little girl, my mum taught us to pray three hail Mary's and to ask Mary to keep us pure in thought, word and deed.
St Michael the Archangel fights against the evil along with all the Heavenly angels and believe me Mary, Our Mother is there with them as she intercedes to Christ on behalf of her children. When we pray to Mary, Satan is afraid because Mary did not hesitate to say 'Yes' to God even though she was very young. So Jesus is unable to say no to His Mother.
It is very important that we pray the Rosary but it is very important that we read the Scriptures as well. Reading Scriptures and meditating on God's word is very, very important. By reading and studying scriptures we become wise which is very important to live a Christian life. If we just pray the Rosary and neglect Scriptures, this is also not right. Praying the Rosary while we take our daily walk is the best time. When we pray as a family and we have limited time, then we should say a decade of the Rosary and it is very important to read the scripture of the day, meditate and share with each other. If we pray even a decade of the Rosary, we are then honouring Our Mother and she will do her best to keep all her children safe from the devil's wiles – meaning she would do her best to keep her children safe – keep our bodies which is the Temple of the Holy Spirit pure and holy. I suggest that all Catholics should try to say atleast one Rosary a day while they walk or travel. The world will be a better place if every Catholic says atleast one Rosary a day. Believe me, it will. But saying only a Rosary and neglecting to read and study scriptures and neglecting to attend Mass regularly and neglecting to attend Benediction and neglecting to attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation will not help anybody nor the world. Catholics should have a balance.
I think in the early days, the Catholics would only recite the Rosary and they neglected reading and studying scripture and people neglected developing a close relationship with God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. All this has been corrected and thank God for that. I hope I have made myself clear.
It is nice having you back Fr John. All the best.


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Sometimes, for whatever reason, those of us who spend most of our time working on computers may need to use another machine. This may be due to technical difficulties or, we may be working from home or even using a laptop whilst on the train or away on business. The trouble is that we tend to have a particular machine that's used more regularly, and because of this, it's probably equipped with all the tools you need, not just the programs we regularly use, but important bookmarks we need for specific websites.
Ever tried accessing a particular web page from a different computer without the URL? It's almost impossible to remember exact web addresses when you're using a number of different sites on a daily basis.
Xmarks (was Foxmarks) is an ideal solution for such a scenario. It's a Firefox add-on which enables a user to access their bookmarks from any machine they are using via my.foxmarks.com, which constantly keeps your bookmarks synchronised whilst running in the background. You can manage your bookmarks from any computer, and in doing so, enables you to work as efficiently on any machine you happen to be using whether in the office or on the move.
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Girlfriend Spotlight: Ruth Tait
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Ruth Tait is a a photographer and artist located in Ontario, Canada. She has been part of the Social Media Girlfriends almost from the very start. The above picture was done by Ruth for Dabney Porte when Dabney worked the red carpet as a social media correspondent for The Oscars. If you would like to see more of Ruth's photography you can go here and you can see some of her fine prints here. Ruth also shares tips, tricks, new apps and programs that may make your photography hobby or profession easier. You can find her on Facebook and tweet her @ruthtaitphotos. Got an idea of what you want to do with your favorite picture – Give her a shout!
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Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney talks friendship with Shasta Nelson of Girlfriends Circle
Listen to this interview as Dabney discusses friendships with Female Friendship Expert Shasta Nelson, Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com, a women's friendship matching site in 35 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Her spirited and soulful voice for strong female relationships can be found in her book Friendships Don't Just Happen! The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of GirlFriends.
Shasta has appeared in the media offering her expertise on such subjects as creating new friends, learning how to forgive our friends, social media's impact on our friendships, and the characteristics of healthy friendships. She has appeared on The Today Show, Katie Couric's Show, The Early Show, and Fox Business. In addition, she has been referenced by writers and reporters from such magazines as Cosmopolitan, Essence, Parents, More, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Glamour, and for such newspapers as The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle.
In this broadcast Shasta shares with us that there is actually a science to friendships and how to build successful, nurturing, healthy relationships. Did you know that strong relationships and sense of community can boost our health? Turns out when you are sitting and enjoying a happy and loving relationship it releases oxytocin – the good stuff – and inhibits cortisol – the bad stuff – from rising because the two cannot be released at the same time. Isn't that fascinating?!
Also, did you know most women go through the pangs of making friends we just don't talk about it? Have you ever been in a space in your life where you were wondering where all your friends were? Believe it or not this is a common thread among many women. Why? Because within each stage of our lives our worlds change and so do our friends. For example, let's take a look at motherhood – it is found that many of us connect and engage more frequently with the parents of who our children are friends with and not those that we have the most in common with, which could lead to a genuine long-lasting friendship. Interesting, right?
In this interview Shasta describes developmental stages of a friendship as well as discussing the 5 Friendship Threats – Jealousy, Judgment, Non-reciprocation, Neglect and Blame. Learn how they apply and what you may need if you find yourself looking for some friends – and Shasta's matching service – Girlfriends Circle.com is here to help! The women in Girlfriends Circle are strong, confident professionals who know the value of good friendships. Shasta says, "There is nothing wrong with recognizing that maybe you feel a pang of loneliness and learning to go out and satisfy that loneliness. There is something about acknowledging the issue and opening up about it, that softens us and allows us to say, 'Okay, what can I do about that.'"
As Dabney said in the interview, this concept is similar to the Law of Fabulous – Fabulous attracts Fabulous and this is why The Social Media Girlfriends LOVE Girlfriends Circle. Listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Shasta lives and works with her husband in Northern California – Her incredible ability to bring women together in healthy, meaningful relationships makes her someone special to know! Find her on Facebook or chat with her @girlfrndcircles
Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney welcomes trainer Kristin McGee ~ Yoga ~ Pilates ~ Fitness
Listen to Dabney and Celebrity Trainer Kristin McGee AKA – @TheBendiGirl, talk about what it takes to work hard and stick with your passion which eventually will lead you to your path. Also, in this interview Kristin gives away 2 copies of her latest DVD ~ Strong Sexy Svelte: 3 Total Workouts for a Rocking Body! This newly released DVD is focused on Fitness for the Mind and Body! She also shares her recent APP ~ Yoga & Pilates with Kristin McGee.
You may have seen Kristin featured on CNN, CBS Morning Show, Fox, Good Morning America and Tyra Banks. She is also a Health Magazine Contributing Editor, a Fila Yoga Ambassador and teaches at Reebok/Sports Club LA, Clay Health/Fitness, Equinox Fitness, Yoga Works and more!
In this interview Kristin describes how her passion for dance and fitness transformed into becoming a yoga instructor, celebrity trainer and all around fitness expert. She has worked with a list of celebrities to include Steve Martin, Tina Fey, LeAnn Rimes, Savannah Guthrie and also appears in the DVD, Body by Bethenny with Bethenny Frankel. Kristin not only trains celebrities, but people from ALL walks of life and on this show she motivates and inspires us with her story of how she ironically landed on her path. She explains the happenings that shaped where she is today – combining both of her passions on the same platform. Find out which celebrity opened up an opportunity for her fun part on 30 Rock!
Listen in and hear Kristin describe how yoga gave her the supportive foundation she needed on her career path. She found the more she immersed herself in yoga the easier it was to weather the storm in the trials and tribulations she was experiencing in her daily living. Kristin says, "Yoga is much like life in that, when you're in those uncomfortable places that's when you have to take a deep breath and push through it." She says, "If you stay just a few extra moments… everything opens up."
Kristin brings a powerful, spiritual feeling to the interview saying that people do yoga to "focus on your body and mind connection because that sets the way for everything else you do in life." This philosophy is what makes her a favorite of the Social Media Girlfriends. Listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Kristin is from Pocatello, Idaho and currently resides in New York. She is married and a soon-to-be first time mommy – Find her on Facebook or tweet her @thebendigirl
Girlfriend Spotlight: Margaret Salmond
Introducing our Girlfriend Spotlight of the week:
~ Margaret Salmond ~
Margaret Salmond is a Mom, Nana, Business Woman, Volunteer, Blogger, Vlogger, Reviewer, Book reader and Moscato drinker to name a few. She works out of San Francisco, California and knows her way around social media like a hawk. She has that same kind of passion in her outside world – she just recently volunteered on behalf of Women's Drop In Center over the Mother's Day weekend for Help A Mother Out, which is a non-profit organization making sure every baby has a healthy supply of diapers. In addition to these already wonderful qualities – would you like to know something else about this dynamic woman? She is a FABULOUS giveawayer!! Currently she is giving away a $25 Visa Gift Card simply because she welcomed a new grandchild and she is feeling blessed. Go on over to Margs World and leave her a word congratulating her on her new granddaughter. Just by doing that kind gesture you are up for $25 bucks! Umm… how can that be bad?! Spend some time on her blog and I guarantee you will see why she makes an awesome addition to the Social Media Girlfriends. Hurry! Giveaway ends May 23, 2013, 11:59 PM EST. I'm on my way now… see you there!
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Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney opens up the diva line to Lawrence Zarian ~ Fashion and Style Expert
This week Dabney visits with TV personality, style expert and friend Lawrence Zarian. He returns to the show as the "official" Social Media Girlfriends Fashion Stylist with ideas to help us get our summer style on! He will delight you as he shares HOT fashion tips and updates on the latest style trends in Hollywood!
Lawrence just joined Jillian Barberie for Macy's American Icons Fashion Show this past week. Macy's will be holding fashion shows across the nation, partnering with several designers for an all-star salute to famous brands and American Icons that have forever impacted American style and who make us proud. Lawrence says, "It's all about red, white and blue this summer. Colors will come and go but All American will last forever, always."
In this show Lawrence shares ideas on how to give YOURSELF a makeover. Did you know that Macy's offers a FREE personal shopper? That's right! Go to Macy's Department store today and make an appointment! Tell them you want to try something different and ask them what they would like to see on you. Lawrence says "If you let the world see you, it's better to see what THEY see than what YOU see because we are programmed to see what we don't like." Make's sense right? Call Macy's then come back and tell your Social Media Girlfriends all about it in a guest post!
In addition to trend spotting and celebrity red carpet reporting, Lawrence has been a family member on Live with Regis and Kelly which is now – Live with Kelly and Michael – for over 10 years! In this interview, Lawrence shares his week long makeover series – New You in New York Makeovers on Live with Kelly and Michael! He feels that it was one of the best makeover shows ever and has realized that his job in this lifetime is to do exactly what he's doing, show people to love who they are and be present in the moment. Hear how deeply it touches Lawrence to have the ability to make these lifetime changes. He says, "Women forget that they are meant to be treated beautifully – they are like a fine piece of china."
We think Lawrence is a beautiful individual and we know you will too. Listen in as he shares his fashion expertise and come back again when he's here to launch his book – Lawrence Zarian's 10 Commandments to a Perfect Wardrobe. He loves being able to change peoples lives and says, "That's what life is – it's not about the destination it's about the journey." That great voice, charm and soulfulness is what makes him a favorite of the Social Media Girlfriends. Listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Girlfriend Spotlight: Pam McCormick
Introducing our Girlfriend Spotlight of the week:
~ Pam McCormick ~
Pam McCormick is new to the blogging world – you might know her from the blog Dancin Moma where she writes about grabbing the opportunity. However, even though she is new she has jumped right into the social media world and has been dazzling it up with her inspiring spirit and tweeting @dancinmoma. Her brilliance outside of social media shines with the ability of dance teaching Ballet, Celtic, Jazz and Tap. She has earned a BA degree from Michigan State University to include Dance Specialization Studies and competed in the International Irish Dance Feis, winning several medals. In addition, Pam has taught, performed, choreographed and attended Master Classes through the Midwest & California. Her unfaltering optimism is what makes her a perfect fit with the Social Media Girlfriends family.
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Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney talks women's health with Dr. Tandra Cadigan from House of Squirrels
This week on Girlfriends Talk Radio, Dabney and your Social Media Girlfriends welcomed Dr. Tandra Cadigan to talk Women's Health. Dr. Tandra Cadigan is a practicing OB/GYN and has over 25 years of experience. She is located in Newport Beach, California where she has her own practice, specializing in taking care of the entire body – physically, mentally, & spiritually.
Dr. Tandra Cadigan graduated from Western University of Health Sciences and has been listed as a Patients' Choice Award recipient. She is known for spending up to two hours with someone and has a reputation for really making it a point to understand her patients as shown by an award for Compassionate Doctor Recognition. She wants all women to know and understand how incredibly fabulous they are and how their amazing bodies work and thrive. She has recently partnered with her daughter, and one of our Social Media Girlfriends Donte Calarco, launching their lifestyle website House of Squirrels – writing and capturing all things fashionable, beautiful and stylish. Dr. Cadigan contributes, educates and advocates as 'Dr. Squirrel' on the site via blogs about Omega-3s, preventative care and apps for your phone to keep on top of yourself and your health.
In this interview, Dr. Cadigan discusses how the wellness of a woman is all inclusive. She explains that the body is an integrated system, with all of the organs affecting each other, which is why it is so important to address the whole body including the mind. Her approach is not wanting her patients to feel rushed so she actually tells them to bring a list! She knows it takes time for people to relax and remember everything going on with the complicated and intricate system that is a woman. Dr. Cadigan strives to be a partner with the patient in their healthcare. She says "I want my patients to be empowered." Listen and learn what she feels are the 3 key ingredients to keeping your body running at an optimum level.
Dr. Tandra Cadigan is guiding women with the education on how to keep their bodies running smoothly. She says, "We go through very complicated cycles and women need to help each other find our happiness." This is why Dr. Tandra Cadigan is empowering women and this is why the Social Media Girlfriends love her. We think you should listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Dr. Tandra Cadigan is an OB/GYN and mom of four children residing in Los Angeles, CA with her husband. Visit House of Squirrels or tweet her @tlcadigan.
Girlfriend Spotlight: Dabney Porte
This week our spotlight is on the original Social Media Girlfriend
~ Dabney Porte ~
Dabney Porte is the President and CEO of Girlfriends Productions, LLC – Social Media Girlfriends. In the past few weeks Dabney has truly shown what she is made of when it comes to social media. Not only has she shown kindness, warmth, integrity and social media manners, but she has shown the best attribute of them all – strength. Dabney Porte embodies woman empowerment and displays it each and every day. She has shown she can walk in HER greatness and OWN her power. THAT is a Social Media Girlfriend!
She is founder of Girlfriends Productions, LLC to include – Social Media Manners (#SmManners) Social Media Girlfriends (#SmGirlfriends) and Slumber Party (#SlumberParty). This girl is on FIRE!
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Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney gets up close and personal with Amanda Greene AKA LA Lupus Lady
Tune in and join Dabney and the Social Media Girlfriends as we bring one of our own Social Media Girlfriends, Amanda Greene, also known as LA Lupus Lady. On this show she talks about living with flair and passion, despite being diagnosed with Lupus over 30 years ago.
Amanda has been sharing her story with flair on stage for conferences from New York State of Now – #140conf to Los Angeles Women in Pain Conference and connecting with Richard "@TheWeightSaint" Simmons for the Great Challenge at TEDMED. The Social Media Girlfriends feel honored to have Amanda as an integral part of "Team Girlfriend," as she is one of the voices behind our community twitter handle – @SmGirlfriends. As a Social Media Consultant, she has vast experience working with companies and specializes in creating online brand identities for her clients.
Amanda's passion is contagious! In this interview she talks about how she takes a different approach to living with Lupus – an autoimmune disease which afflicts more than 1.5 million people in the United States. Listen to the show to hear Amanda share her journey of living with a chronic disease and how she is "Celebrating the flair while avoiding a flare." Amanda discovered her "Lupus Style" when she chose to live life active and thriving. Her fastidious dedicated approach to Lupus awareness and her numerous participation in events throughout the country is beyond incredible and truly commendable.
We are so proud to have Amanda on the Social Media Girlfriend's team. We love that her smile and positive attitude shines through in everything she does, making her such a special lady – listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Amanda lives in Los Angeles with her husband and favorite four-legged creature. She is a strong advocate for Lupus Awareness and continues to spread her cape. You can find her at LA Lupus Lady or tweet her @LAlupuslady she'd love to chat!
Amanda ~ "Lupus Lady" ~ on Blog Talk Radio
I am Amanda also known as @LAlupusLady on Twitter. I am a member of Dabney's #TeamGirlfriends where I sometimes chat with the @SmGirlfriends handle. I love this community that provides support and encouragement to each and everyone within it. I am so happy to be interviewed by Dabney on GIRLFRIENDS TALK RADIO today, Wednesday, May 1st, because the month of May is a special month for me. It is "Lupus Awareness Month" and I am proud to kick it off with the Social Media Girlfriends in what I call "Lupus Style" – where I like to celebrate and "find my flair, while avoiding a flare (which is a period when my condition is active and inflamed)."
I "find my flair" when I wear my purple cape, tights and boots. This past Sunday, I was a part of the "L Hand Sign Lupus Awareness Flash Mob" in Hollywood. At Noon, over 150 people (most of them, wearing purple) froze while proudly flashing the "L Hand Sign" the event was videotaped and will be posted online soon.
I am committed to doing whatever it takes to raise Lupus Awareness and support Lupus Research so that one day (hopefully, in my lifetime) there will be a cure for lupus. Next week, I will fly to New York City to join in and support the Alliance for Lupus Research. On May 9th, I am going to be a part of the "LupUs is Us" event in the East Village. The next day, May 10th is World Lupus Day and I will be donning my purple cape, tights and boots and instead of Hollywood Blvd, I'll be in Times Square for another Flash Mob. Shortly after that I'll be on my way to a wonderful celebratory lunch at Joanne's Trattoria. A wardrobe change will be happening in the back of a cab en route. Can you picture it? Like Superman used a phone booth, I am going to use a cab, only changing from my outfit as a caped crusader for Lupus Awareness into "LA Lupus Lady."
I enjoy being a part of the #SmGirlfriends community and hope you join our mini-chats every weekday at 12pm/EST & 9am/PST where I tweet as @SmGirlfriends. Follow me and my #LupusStyle adventures on Twitter or on my blog LA Lupus Lady – or maybe you could support my team "Lupus Awareness is Fun" that is walking on May 18th in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. Hope to see you in the chat!
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text: Monday was a special day a day of celebration for the WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx. Since 1978, I have covered sports with great distinction in this town, and days like Monday are rare indeed, the community coming together to celebrate being number one. It does not happen often; winning is easier said than done. The Twins, led by the late Kirby Puckett, brought home championships in 1987 and 1991, and the Lynx in 2011 won it all the first time. As they say, that's all folks. Continue Reading →


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I'm an English teacher living in Prague. This is my third year living overseas. The first 2 years I lived in Istanbul, Turkey. I spend as much of my free time as possible traveling. When I lived in Turkey I traveled to Rome, Naples, Munich, London, Edinburgh, Phuket, Thailand, Egypt, Contki tour April 2010 Berlin, Vienna and Prague. Future travel plans are Holland 2010 Red Head Day. Irela... More I'm an English teacher living in Prague. This is my third year living overseas. The first 2 years I lived in Istanbul, Turkey. I spend as much of my free time as possible traveling. When I lived in Turkey I traveled to Rome, Naples, Munich, London, Edinburgh, Phuket, Thailand, Egypt, Contki tour April 2010 Berlin, Vienna and Prague. Future travel plans are Holland 2010 Red Head Day. Ireland, Austria/Les Deux Alpes, France snowboarding, Croatia and New Zeland. Love to visit family and friends around the world.
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Austria Ski Only (meet us there) - 1 week
1 country \ 8 days \ from US$649 per person
So many runs, so little time....this will be your only dilemma when skiing for a week in Tyrol's Ski Welt region. Ski Welt was recently voted 'Top Resort' out of 70 resorts in 8 countries! It's an ideal place for all levels of skiers & snowboarders. With English speaking instructors & the latest models of skis available for hire, Contiki helps you hit the slopes with ease.
Croatia Island Escape
1 country \ 9 days \ from US$1105 per person
Cruise the Croatian Islands in style on this week long exercise in relaxation. With visits to Hvar, Korcula and Sipan to name a few, there's also ample time to discover the delights of mainland Dubrovnik and chill out in Split. Your photos of the stunning Dalmatian Coastline sunsets won't do justice to the experience of actually being there.
Greek Island Hopping
1 country \ 13 days \ from US$1558 per person
If you were going to make a Greek island your holiday destination, you'd be faced with the tough decision of which one to choose, so we've put together a holiday that combines three of the best! Mykonos, Santorini and Ios are at your disposal and with three nights on each, you have plenty of time to shop, dine, relax or party. There's also time for wining, dining and sightseeing in the capit...
Simply Italy
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Discover the big cities and some of the less famous destinations in this fabulous country. This is the only Contiki tour to stay in Milan, Italy's fashion capital! You'll also visit the picturesque village of Sirmione at Lake Garda, and re-enact the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet in fair Verona where the story was set. Simply Italy, simply perfect!
Spanish Spree
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Immerse yourself & dive into the culture of unforgettable Spain. The Spanish Spree trip is the perfect blend of culture & partying. See the Royal Palace in Madrid, the Alhambra in Granada & the Rock of Gibraltar, then cap off a fantastic holiday by watching the sun set over the Mediterranean on the beaches of Ibiza.
Asian Adventure
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Get into the best of Thailand, Laos & Cambodia in 14 incredible days. Be part of the buzz & bright lights of Bangkok before a change of scene in the Mekong with its rice paddy & sugar fields & coconut palms. The low key vibes of Laos, with its small villages, saffron robed monks & French colonial past are up next, before Angkor Wat & Ta Prohm in Cambodia's jungle & a slice of Phnom Penh.
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With golden temples, jade green waters, yellow rice paddy fields & coloured silks, Vietnam is an explosion of colour. See coconut palms, sugar plantations & the locals in their conical hats in the Mekong. Cruise the river delta, visit floating markets, get on 2 wheels as you cycle through Hoi An, soak up some rays on the beach in Nha Trang & cruise Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat. This is...
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text: George is an excellent relator. I met with many realtors before deciding to go with him. Save yourself some time and hassle and just call him first! He always made time to show me houses, and had just the right amount of input - never tried to "sell" me something, but pointed out things to consider. He also made me feel like I was his only client. After deciding on a house, it became clear again I made an excellent choice with him. Along every small hurdle along the way, George was always calm, patient, and professional. Buying a home can be an overwhelming process, and I would not have been able to do it without his guidance! I will be recommending him to people looking to buy a home. Thanks again George!


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New York's incoming governor, Democrat Andrew Cuomo, says he won't raise taxes even though he will inherit a budget deficit of at least $9 billion when he takes office in January. Ohio Republican Gov.-elect John Kasich is promising to cut taxes, despite a shortfall of about $8 billion.
And in California, incoming Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown — who ardently pursued innovative clean- energy and environmental- protection programs during his first stint in office, in the revenue-rich 1970s and '80s — will have to figure out this time how to close a budget gap projected at more than $25 billion.
Twenty-six states elected new governors last month — 17 Republicans, eight Democrats and one independent — and now they are going to have to reconcile their principles and campaign promises with some harsh fiscal realities: This is the worst budget climate for the states in at least a generation.
Cumulatively, the states face budget shortfalls of nearly $140 billion next year, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a Washington think tank. To make matters worse, billions in aid to states from the federal government's $800 billion stimulus plan is set to dry up early next year.
The incoming governors face some painful and politically unpopular decisions, with the easy fixes long gone.
Bob Williams of the conservative think tank State Budget Solutions said new governors will be able to take a fresh look at the proper role of state government.
"You have to redesign and refocus state governments around what are the real functions of state government. If it's not a core function, don't do it," he said.
But even that prescription doesn't give governors much room to maneuver.
A study by the Pew Center on the States and the Public Policy Institute of California of five fiscally troubled states found voters believe education and health care are the core functions of government and should not be cut, even though they eat up a majority of most state budgets — in some cases up to two-thirds of all spending.
Kasich wants to cut taxes and campaigned on a promise to try to phase out the state's income tax. To trim costs, he has proposed diverting nonviolent offenders from prisons and taking on public-employee unions.
Sooo, F&E, is your friend Kasich going to help ya out?
So Kasick wants to set the criminals free, attack the working people and small business, and stop collecting income tax. Ya, this is gonna be fun.
we are in a major depression, and there should not be democrat or republican. it should be hard working people making the decisions. because the rich keep getting richer and the middle class and poor keep going downhill. we are in big trouble. pretty soon there will be no jobs for anyone.
In a way I for one am very happy about how bad the economy has got. It is forcing us to take a hard look at many broken programs and laws in our government.
You now have politician acknowledging that hand outs (welfare) has to be cut. That free trade and globalization isnt good for the american economy.
That the Federal Reserve is a lobbying group for major banks and does what is best for wall street and as such is part of the problem. That Fannie and Freddy mack are government programs that have gotten out of control and ether need cut back drastically or end.
That our drug laws dont help and cost way to much for the results we get. That we are losing the drug war and need to come up with different solutions. Before it cost us our society.
I know that still alot of politicians still want to act like nothing needs changed. Fight to keep the things the same not improve the shape the country is in. The reason being is the know how to make personal profit in bribes off the status quo.
As it should be FairandEqual. The sad fact is that too many politicians can do no wrong. Case in point, Charlie Rangel who was recently censured by the House was reelected by a 80% margin in November. I used a democrat in this example but it is true for both parties.
Until the voters start making examples out of these clowns, nothing will change.


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Things are not always as they seem...
Over the past ten years Maggie Rivers has faced more than her share of trauma. Everyone has been amazed at how nothing seemed to faze her--until she fell in love with Detective Matt Lebretti and was confronted with the constant dangers of a cop' s life. Now she' s fighting to keep her head above a tidal wave of fear--and losing....
When Maggie heads to Oakwood, Georgia, to put some distance between them, Matt reluctantly lets her go. Then Matt, for reasons of his own, follows Maggie south. And when her life is once more at stake, Matt shows her that it' s okay to lean on someone else. Someone like him.
When there' s nowhere else to turn.
Anna's day revolves around the men in her life: her talented, techie husband, who taught her how to program computers in college; her creative, incredibly smart son, who doesn't know the meaning of the word can't; and her two aging but never down-for-the-count Siamese cats, who continue to invent unique ways to sit in Anna's lap while she types her stories. Swimming in all that testosterone, Anna indulges her feminine side by writing romance and shopping wherever she can find the fashion she loves at the prices her small-town upbringing will permit her to spend — like the funky purses she gives away in her quarterly website contest, at www.annawrites.com.
But watch out when Anna pulls all that black hair up and puts on her cap to play tennis. She's an A-level competitor in Atlanta, where they take their tennis seriously, and she finds hitting overheads and put-away volleys the perfect stress release for a long day of tangoing with writing deadlines.
And just when you think you know everything there is to know about Anna, you'll find her exercising her more quiet gifts, providing crisis care for adults and children who need a compassionate ear to share their struggles with. She's been a Stephen Minister through her local Methodist church for years, and this year begins her journey working with high school students who are grieving the loss of a parent or family unit due to death or divorce.
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The Great Salt Lake City Kiss-In
Jim Burroway
July 12th, 2009
For a few hours on Sunday morning, the area near Salt Lake City's LDS Temple became the gayest spot in the Beehive State. That's when more than a hundred people, mostly gay but some straight supporters as well, gathered at the LDS Church's Salt Lake Temple near Main Street Square to participate in a light-hearted protest against the LDS's detention of a gay couple after one of them kissed the other on the cheek.The couple, Derek Jones and Matthew Aune, were detained Thursday on Main Street Square by LDS security guards.
LDS officials were not amused by Sunday's show of support for the couple:
Several LDS Church security guards dressed in suits kept a watchful eye, and turned some protesters back when they tried to cross the church-owned plaza or walk onto the property to share a kiss.
Guards called police when protesters staged a walk onto the plaza, and officers stood to block the entrance.
"They were asked repeatedly not to come onto the property, and they chose to do so anyway," said LDS church spokeswoman Kim Farah. Though a few people spoke in protest, there were no direct confrontations, and guards did not stop the protesters gathered past the property line.
The city sold Main Street Square in 2003 to the LDS church and it is now Mormon property, even though it is readily accessible as a public space.


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Care Level: Easy. Does well in a slightly more narrow range of water parameters and shouldn't be used to cycle an aquarium. Will eat most prepared foods. May have some specific care requirements in terms of particular water parameters, social behaviors, food items etc.
Origin: Rio San Juan and Rio Atrato basins in western Columbia, South America. Occurs in sluggish tributaries and small quiet rivers and streams.
Compatibility/Temperament: Generaqlly peaceful, though males can be territorial but rarely causing damage to each other; they may however become real bullies to other similar fish (tetra, rasbora, etc). Must be in a group of at least six but preferably nine or more. Suitable in community tanks with angelfish, other characins, dwarf cichlids, small catfish and loaches, gourami, rasbora and danios.


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May 5, 2016
The summer across eastern North Carolina continues to be hot and rather dry. We've seen some scattered thunderstorms over the past few days but much more rain is needed to improve the dry conditions. Areas along the Virginia border from Gatesville to Roanoke Rapids are considered to be in a severe drought. The remainder of eastern North Carolina along and north of Highway 264 is categorized as moderate drought. Locations south of Highway 264 are abnormally dry. A few additional showers and thunderstorms could develop overnight but sunny and dry conditions are expected both Friday and Saturday. Another risk of showers and thunderstorms will develop by Sunday afternoon.
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