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My 7 year old son says he saw God.
We had a death in the family 4 months ago. Since the my son has been very emotional. Today he told me that a few weeks ago he saw God coming out of his beroom. He said he was not scared at all, and that God was smiling to him. He has also mentioned that he has been having nightmares of me dying.In Topics: Self esteem and identity, Children and stress
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He is doing very well in school, he seems happy and well adapted. Should I worry?
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Since it's fall and I've got old sweaters on the brain, I have to share these lovely pumpkins Sarah at Alderberry Hill made out of sleeves cut from outgrown sweaters.
It's all the extras – the fabric stems, raffia, ribbon, and leaves – that make me love these pumpkins even more. Sarah sure knows how to style a pumpkin, and created four of these little lovelies in under an hour!
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Working with parents who have been victimized by their adolescent children?
Working with parents who have been victimized by their adolescent children?
The prevalence of domestic violence in juvenile court cases sends a clear message for increasing the use of batterers' interventions in juvenile justice programs. Many women and girls have come forward to talk about their inability to leave a boyfriend/partner in an abusive relationship. There are also many parents who have not reported physical abuse from teenage sons and daughters because of their fear of their child being incarcerated and not receiving help while institutionalized.
It is estimated that between 60% and 90% of the youth in the juvenile justice system present with co-occurring disorders. It is safe to say that 60% to 90% of those same youth are at high risk of becoming, or have been involved in, domestic violence. Where they have been involved in domestic violence, most has gone unreported. Domestic violence does not occur in a vacuum. Unfortunately, most of the time an adult in the same household has modeled the abusive behavior. Sometimes the abused parent has been the perpetrator of violence against the child or another family member in the past. Children who grow up in violent homes are 74% more likely to be involved in crimes against other persons (Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, Youth Risk Behavior Survey).
The worst thing about domestic violence is that it will continue for generations unless there are concrete interventions as early as possible. These interventions must address physical and psychological abuse. There are very effective models in Santa Fe, NM; Santa Clara County, CA; Duluth, MN; King County, WA; and Travis County (Austin), TX; that are worth looking at for possible replication. Travis County (Austin), TX, uses a 24-week Expect Respect Curriculum in its Teen Dating Violence Reduction Program; Santa Clara County, CA, has Family Violence Court; Duluth, MN, has the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project; and King County, WA, has the Step Up Program.
Some signs that youth are at risk of becoming batterers are controlling behavior, extreme jealousy, withdrawal from friends, and hyper-vigilance toward obeying the partner's rules. Parents must be vigilant about observing their children's behavior and seeking treatment for drug or other substance use, including frequent testing. If mental health and substance abuse interventions are not available in the community, the parent must engage the juvenile or family court. Judicial intervention does not have to mean that the child will be locked up. The court can and will usually order the interventions needed and can hold any order in abeyance as long as the juvenile is following his/her treatment regimen.
Victim support groups are very important for parents so that they are keenly aware when and if psychological battering begins. Victim support groups help to keep the focus on planning for safety and seeing that the child complies with all requirement of the court. It will also help the parent to go through with reporting non-compliance without feeling guilty. The support group is there to help a parent to work through the cycle of emotions that goes with this action. Parent participation in support groups is usually voluntary, but program advocates encourage them to come out and be actively involved if they intend to resolve their problems.
Systems that work with children and families have a responsibility to begin to screen for abuse/family violence. Courts should require interventions that reduce battering whenever intake screening identifies exposure to abuse or violence, even if neither is related to the presenting charge. Court policy should allow the use of protective orders whenever there is a finding of family violence. Courts should continue and intensify efforts to have their staff and providers reflect the races and cultures of the children and families they serve because batterer intervention and treatment have proved to be more effective when they are culturally competent (Buel, S.M., Why Juvenile Courts Should Address Family Violence (PDF), Juvenile and Family Court Journal, July 2002).
Since Juvenile Court/Family Court are often the only refuge for battered parents and the siblings of juvenile batterers, it is critical that we learn from the experiences of successful models and replicate the parts that will work in our individual communities.


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Co-Create, Re-Create and ReTREAT
May 20, 21, 22, 2011 – at Gearhart, on the Oregon Coast – ONLY $75.00**
This cooperative-retreat is designed for anyone who wants to relax, retreat, create, and have fellowship with healing practitioners. At this retreat, we will hold space for you to experience very deep healing – physical, emotional and spiritual. A variety of practitioners from several modalities will join together, to share this experience. Opportunities abound to receive the healing you need or a welcome massage.
You will also have the opportunity to share and showcase your talent, skill or gift. In addition, we will be doing some very FUN, CREATIVE stuff, like silk-dying, soap-making, and making soul-collage. Attunements to Reiki may be offered for an additional cost (ask if interested). If there is anything you would like to present or share, let me know!
Welcome to the concept of the cooperative retreat. This means that rather than have a set theme the topics and tenor is born as a result of the cooperative energy of those who attend. Those who are willing to present some of their unique expertise create the topics. There are always many energy healers who practice various types of healing and we eagerly share with each other, so everyone relaxes and is nurtured. Other topics are also encouraged. The May retreat will have the overarching topic of CREATIVITY, so if you have a special gift you would like to share, please think about doing so. In addition, each person is asked to bring some of the food to contribute to the weekend menu, and to help with kitchen duties and after-retreat clean-up.
Workshop Topics (other topics will be added as more folks join in the fun)
* Theta Meditation
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Call for reservations 503-866-3192 and send an e-mail with your name, address, e-mail address and phone numbers to firstname.lastname@example.com.
A $50.00 deposit is required and is refundable if cancellation is made at least one week prior to retreat. Please send your name, address, e-mail address and phone numbers to Jeanette Chardon, 5827 SE Tikki Ct., Milwaukie, OR 97267. Remainder can be paid at the retreat.
Directions and additional information will be sent upon receipt of your deposit. Also, let me know topics you would be interested in discussing (see list of topics or add topic).
You will be assigned specific menu items to bring with you that will contribute to the expertly prepared cuisine. In addition you may bring any food items you wish to share.
The retreats begin Friday evening, at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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Lady Gaga was on The View a couple weeks ago talking about how she had been bullied as a kid. Taunted, being dumped in garbage cans, and the recipient of all out cruelty was a part of her daily life. She told the ladies on the show that even now in the midst of super stardom, she still suffers from enormous low self-esteem. A necessary and daily ritual for Ms. Gaga includes looking at herself in the mirror while saying, "You are a superstar" to aid in altering her self-perceptions of "loserdom" to this new reality of stardom.
I don't have an awful lot in common with Lady Gaga except I too was bullied daily both at school and at home. And with the subject of bullying now gaining greater awareness and being addressed in a wider public arena, I have increasingly become more aware of the impact it has had in my own life.
I was a big child both in height and girth. Everyday I was called names such as Blubberbutt, Fatso, Pearbottom, Ugly, and the ever witty, "Do you have a license to be pregnant?" I marched seemingly unaffected and unresponsive through my days. Physical harm was not uncommon for me. I have sharp and poignant memories of sixth-grade recess and the game Prisonball. Wherein when a player is hit with the red rubber ball (which hurt like hell) by the opposing team, the player then goes to "prison" and is out of the game. And game after game, I seemed to be the first one in prison and sometimes was the only one. Alas, even in this state of incarceration within the painted yellow chipped boundary lines, I did not gain relief from receiving violent red rubber ball pelts over and over from the cruel bullies. I would huddle against the cold cement wall protecting my head in my arms. The colorful name-calling continued, and I would just take it. No complaints, never told a teacher nor anyone at home. I just quietly took it. I never considered there was another way.
I now know living in this non-feeling and unresponsive state of being day after day gave me the ability to cope. I was able to detach, disassociate, and what I call "live somewhere above my head." I don't remember crying, being angry, or planning any kind of retaliation.
While I have many stories from the land of "Bullydom," there is only one incident I can remember that elicited crying myself to sleep. It involved at an eighth-grade party. David N. was hosting an end-of-the-year party at his house, and even though by that time, I had lost weight, replaced my coke-bottle glasses with contacts, and easily could have been mistaken for a young fashion model, I was not, nor were a couple others of the 'unwanted,' invited to the festive celebration. All night I truly believed that David just plain forgot to invite me and somehow my name had been mistakenly overlooked.
I lay in bed fighting sleep. I just knew he was going to call or show up any minute to repent of his oversight and sweep me away and into the loving, waiting, and remorseful arms of my classmates. And that night when my fantasy disintegrated into a painful reality, I wept year's worth of tears, and the message that I wasn't wanted, didn't belong, wasn't good enough, or pretty enough was seared into my little soul.
It would take blogs and blogs to write about how events like this shaped my perceptions and my character. Fortunately now there is an abundance of research and materials available providing help and information regarding bullying. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D., states www.mentalhelp.net , "The experience of being bullied can end up causing lasting damage to victims." www.futurity.com offers this quote: "Bullying dampens academic success."
And just as there are now many articles stating the devastating effects of bullying, there also exist abundant resources offering help and guidance for victims. "Dealing with bullies can be difficult," states www.how-to-stop-bullying.com. Self esteem has much to do with how to deal with a bully, empowerment being key in helping to preserve a healthy self esteem."


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Reggie Leslie Singletary
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Height: 6-3 Weight: 279 lbs.
Born: January 17, 1964 in Whiteville, NC
High School: West Columbus
College: North Carolina St. (school history)
Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 12th round (315th overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 18 (5186th overall since 1950)


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The above statement tells the rpp to close the connection to backend instance if a connection (read) hangs for more than 400 seconds. Default value is 300 seconds. If that happends then rpp marks the instance as offline. After this time route_offline_thread will poll for this offline instance every 60 seconds (which is not configurable). If backend instance recovers from hang or restarted and it responds back to "OPTIONS" HTTP request then route_offline_thread mark the instance back to online. Connect timeout for backend instance is 5 seconds (hardcoded). So if backend instance is hanging (or too busy) and unable to handle connection for next 5 seconds then rpp will treat the instance as offline.


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Toronto Pride 2016
Where to Eat During World Pride in Toronto
Posted: June 18, 2014
This year, Toronto is home to World Pride, a week-long celebration of events, parties and the famous Pride Parade. If you need a bite while out and about during the fest, indulge in the culinary offerings served up at the tables of Toronto's top restaurants where you can enjoy local flavour while taking in all the Pride pageantry. These restaurants offer the best of Toronto in taste, creativity, atmosphere and service.
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For lunch at the heart of Pride
If you want to get acquainted with the neighborhood which hosts much of Pride, Fabarnak lets you do just that, and without busting the bank. A $25 lunch prix fix is offered alongside a variety of inviting comfort foods. Vegan soups, Cupcake Wednesday, and a casual, almost cafeteria-like atmosphere make Fabarnak a good choice for those with a restricted diet, as well as anyone looking to keep their lunch light.
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For a fun-filled dinner
Guu Izakaya
An outpost of the successful Vancouver restaurant group, Guu Izakaya's raucous, cheery atmosphere will certainly keep your Pride energy pumping. Celebrate the international spirit of WorldPride with a round of sake, or enjoy an array of Japanese tapas, some more familiar than others. One things for sure, you'll be greeted by everyone, and you'll leave hearing the sounds of enthusiastic thanks.
Map & Address
For the munchies and the late late nights
Late nights can sometimes run well into the morning, and there's nothing better than waking yourself up from a night of Pride partying with, for example, three eggs, two pancakes, and every breakfast meat known to humanity. Fran's happens to offer just that, 24/7, with close proximity to Pride's neighborhood headquarters. They also have two other locations, by Yonge & Dundas and around St. Lawrence Market.
Map & Address
For brunch
The Scullery
The Scullery is a top pick for Pride given its excellent location, variety of dietary accommodations, and the airy atmosphere, which offers a welcome change after a night of laser lights and thumping bass. Eclectic choices like rose petal granola and "eggs Hemingway" lend an air of elegance to the otherwise homey restaurant.
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For on-the-go meals
Brown Bag Sandwiches
Brown Bag offers hot and cold sandwiches priced between $8 and $10. There are classics like meatball and cold cuts, and options for the more adventurous, like duck and pork belly. The sandwiches are all wrapped up to go, but there is some seating, and a juke box in case you're in the mood to stick around.
Map & Address
For shameless day drinking
W Burger Bar
The food at W Burger Bar is good, but the fishbowls are better. So are the $2 shooters, with cheeky names like Blue Balls and Satan's Piss. The burgers are offered with classic angus beef, turkey, Portobello mushroom, and more, with countless toppings and add-ons. There's also a little patio and $10 pitchers, all the makings of an excellent afternoon.
Map & Address
For dinner and a show
The Flying Beaver Pubaret
Part-pub, part-cabaret, its all right there in the name. The Flying Beaver offers a reliable pub menu and a special Pride series of shows, including local comedians, a naughty hypnotist, and live jazz. Standouts on the menu include duck prosciutto flatbread and lager battered fish & chips.
Map & Address
For the quintessential Toronto experience
Starfish Oyster Bed & Grill
Starfish has been around for over 10 years, led by World Champion oyster shucker Patrick McMurray. Who knew there was such a thing? A $25 prix fix dinner menu and $5 pints of Guinness sweeten the pot, as if oysters from across North America and Europe weren't enough for you. There's also a healthy craft beer list and less fishy options for the land lover amongst you.
Map & Address
For a treat
The Red Bench
There's little that can compare to a fresh baked cookie, which is exactly what The Red Bench brings to the table. Pick your dough, pick your mix-ins, and five minutes later three cookies of your own design are presented in a paper packet, still warm from the oven. They also serve organic frozen yogurt and a dreamy array of loose leaf teas and espresso.
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For sharing a meal with the ones you love
Momofuku Daisho
Who can say no to tapas? Gathering a group of your nearest and dearest, sharing tales of past Pride celebrations, and indulging in shared plates across the table. Momofuku has three restaurants, a bar, and their signature sweet shop Milk Bar, all housed in a complex attached to the Shangri-La. Daisho is a stand-out for it's large-format dinners, beakers of beer, and wide variety of snacks. The view can't be beat, and the patio is significantly more low-key than those lining Yonge Street this time of year.
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U.S. actor John Goodman is to lend his voice to the character of Santa Claus in "It's a SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas!" CBS announced Friday.
is to debut on CBS Nov. 23.
Goodman is best known for his work in the TV sitcom "Roseanne," as well as in the films "Sea of Love," "The Big Lebowski," "Monsters Inc.," "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," "The Trouble with the Curve" and "Argo."
He previously played Santa in 1998's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie."
"As the first stop-animation feature for SpongeBob SquarePants, 'It's a SpongeBob Christmas! is inspired by the popular song, 'Don't be a Jerk, It's Christmas,' by Tom Kenny [the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants] and Andy Paley," CBS said in a news release.
"In this new special, Mr. Krabs' nemesis, Plankton, vows to get his Christmas wish -- obtaining the Krusty Krab's secret Krabby Patty formula -- by turning everyone bad in Bikini Bottom with the help of his special jerktonium-laced fruitcake."
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The news that "Vulcan" topped the poll results taken by the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute in Mountain View, California as a possible name for one of the two tiny moons newly discovered to be orbiting Pluto has gotten quite a bit of press this week. In 2012, Mark Showalter of SETI, working with scientists …Continue Reading
Two years ago today, the space shuttle Discovery was launched for the last time. My friend Nicole Gugliucci scored a quartet of tickets for the launch and shared them with me, along with our friends and classmates Joleen Carlberg and Gail Zasowski. Facing an overwhelming load of graduate school work, we decided that a road …Continue Reading
In a recent post, Tom Paone described the plans of William Powell, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, for a Confederate helicopter. In fact, Powell's scheme was only the tip of the iceberg. In researching a scholarly paper on Civil War Planes, I have catalogued a score of plans for powered flying machines developed on both …Continue Reading
A particularly bright fireball was observed earlier today over a wide area in Russia. Of even greater significance was the very strong sonic boom associated with the passage of the meteor through Earth's atmosphere. News out of Russia is reporting that 'hundreds' of casualties resulted from people being hit by falling glass, caused by the …Continue Reading


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Celebrations At Home Events whipped up this Autumn Engagement spread for you. We knew instantly that you would fall in love with it, no pun intended. Ha. One thing that we really appreciate about this fall inspired shoot is that it can easily be recreated. Most of the decorative details you see are hand-made.
The overall look is outdoorsy and rustic to appeal to the males, but with additions of lace that softens the look and appeals to the ladies. I think this idea would be equally as lovely for a small intimate wedding reception or bridal shower. Captured with perfection by James Linkowitz Photography.
Read on to see Celebrations At Home Events brought all these ideas to life.
Chris Nease of Celebrations At Home Events!
Beginning with the table design, I brought in apple details through a sign which read, "you're the APPLE of my eye", caramel apples at each place setting, and of course, apple cider to drink. The centerpiece was a collection of bottles filled with wild flowers, some acorns, and candles to bring in the romance. A small "LOVE" banner was made with hang tags and lace, as well as matching place cards which tied up the utensils. I thought it was a unique and unexpected touch to make 'place mats' out of frames. I simply removed the glass insert and wrapped fabric around the cardboard backing.
The buffet table is always a fun focal point to create. This one featured a burlap backdrop with an "apple tree" detail fashioned from a manzanita branch and faux apples tied on. The framed sign on the buffet demonstrates the overall theme: "he PICKED her…she PICKED him," and is surrounded by mini apple pies, apple cider, and small jars of apple butter for the guests to take as a favor (which includes a label saying, "we PICKED this just for you."). There are even more apples piled in baskets for guests to "take their pick" and carry home.
This is a unique and unexpected theme for a young couple, and would be an excellent way to celebrate a new engagement during this time of year!
Event Design and Styling: Celebrations At Home Events
Photography : James Linkowitz Photography
Paper Designs: Little Bean Boutique


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|15th International Conference on Applied Linguistics: Cross-curricular Approaches to Language Education
|Thessaloniki, Greece
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|23-Nov-2012 - 25-Nov-2012
|Angeliki Psaltou-Joycey
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|The Greek Applied Linguistics Association (GALA) announces its 15th International Conference to be held in Thessaloniki, Greece, on November 23-25, 2012. The theme of the conference will be Cross-curricular Approaches to Language Education.
Participation Fee:
Early registration (up to September 15, 2012):
Standard fee (for non-GALA members): 60 Euros
Group fee (for at least three participants from the same organisation): 50 Euros
Members of the Greek Applied Linguistics Association: 40 Euros
Student fee: 20 Euros
Late registration (after September 15, 2012):
Standard fee (for non-GALA members): 70 Euros
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Student fee: 20 Euros
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By MELISSA FABELLO
"The difference between being hollered at as a woman and being hollered at as a lesbian is simple: in the former, men are trying to obtain you; in the latter, they're trying to change you."
We were at the county fair—me, with my long, flat-ironed brown and pink hair, skinny jeans, and gray pumps; her, my girlfriend at the time, with her blue plaid shirt over a sparkling gold tank top, and her perfectly applied makeup. Holding hands, we sauntered through the crowd on our way to rollercoasters and strawberry-topped funnel cakes, when suddenly we heard, hollered behind us, "Are y'all girlfriend and boyfriend?"
We were used to it by now; we couldn't count the number of times we had been accosted on the street. There was the time a truck full of workers whistled and hooted as we shared a quick goodbye embrace on the curb, the time a guy told us it was okay if we were together because he'd accept the packaged deal and take us both out to dinner, and the time a man stared at us so hard in the park that it prompted me to ask him, sarcastically, if he wanted to see us make out for ten bucks. Our reaction was always the same: slowly, we'd turn to one another, eyes widened, and wait to see what I would be inspired to say (because, for some reason, I was always the one to shout back; she liked to just walk away).
"Girlfriend and girlfriend, actually," I snapped. But when I turned around to mean mug the offender, what I saw shocked me: a group of people pushing, mouths agape, to get a view. Two guys later caught up with us in line for a ride and asked to have their pictures taken with us. Because, apparently, being in this kind of a relationship puts you automatically on display, an easy target for street harassment, as if we're animals in a cage.
The difference between being hollered at as a woman and being hollered at as a lesbian is simple: in the former, men are trying to obtain you; in the latter, they're trying to change you. Whistling and hurling inappropriate comments at a woman is a [pathetic] means of showing interest. That's why when you lash back, they tell you, "It was just a compliment." (That statement is a story for another day, entirely!) Their comments tend to switch gears, however, when aimed at lesbians. Instead of commenting on our bodies, they comment on our relationship status and sexual orientations; they insist that we and our girlfriends are somehow missing out on something—namely, their prized (read: penile) possessions. They see a woman, and they see something they could have; they see a lesbian, and they see something that is unattainable—a complete threat to their manhood and everything they've been brought up to believe through raunch culture (that women exist solely for men). And because society also teaches that lesbians exist solely for the entertainment of men, when we deny their advances, they feel the need to bring us down to make themselves feel better. Using verbal abuse against us is a way of proving to lesbians that we aren't outside of the scope of male domination, it's just used differently against us.
Melissa A. Fabello lives in New England, where she volunteers for various feminist organizations and runs the lesbian blog and community ToughxCookies.
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WAY TO GO, GIRL! Your cookies are so proud of you and your writing. This article eloquently conveys the frustration, rage and helplessness many of us feel when that kind of attention is directed our way. Thank you so much for sharing!!
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My wife is fattening me up
She is a trim, super pretty sexy woman, but has always had a thing for feeding me. I have gone from 160 lbs to a big fat 298 and she seems to want to get me even bigger.
I dont mind that my fat turns her on, but its getting hard to move and the fatter I get the more she feeds me. I am blowing up so big I need new clothes every week and I am starting to give in and just let her fatten me up into her personal man pig.
While I admit its sexy to see my trim hot sexy wife attacted to a now fat pig like me, I am scared if she leaves me.
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I like how fat I have gotten for my wife. My wife says "you have to finish all this and then we will have s**" I finish it all, I grow fatter and fatter and we have s** more often.
I learned a long time ago if you marry a woman that likes you fat, you are going to get very very fat. I don;t mind anymore, if she wants me to be a fat waddling mess, and it makes her happy then so be it.
The day i met my girlfriend i was atleast 147 pounds. It's been 3 years and now im 498 pounds.Every day i gain 5 pounds and every week i gain a solid 30 pounds each week. I literally cant get up from bed. Im getting scared that soon i wont be able to walk. If i tell her no she'll brakeup with me and i dont want that to happen. Recently she handcuffed me to the bed, stuffed a tube in my mouth and at the end of tube she poured a gallon of heavy cream and whip cream. I noticed my HUGE belly rising and rising. After it ended i went 498 to 539 pounds of pure fat. She wants me not to shave for i could look a fat bear to her. And now not only i cant get up from my bed but i started to waddle.
I love to pack the fat on my husband. He has zero will power, and I like big big guys. He is my fatty flabby blubber boy and is helpless to say no to anything I cook. I tease the h*** out of him, but he knows deep down I love his fat and plan on getting him fatter and keeping him fat.
I am married to a woman like this, I knew she liked bigger guys when we got married 4 years ago as I was one, but once we lived together both of us packed on the lbs.
Now she is plump and I am well into the 400 lbs range. Its ok, she likes it, s** is actually a lot of fun at this size and its even more fun.
She recently told me that her new goal is to grow herself as fat as I am. I cant wait, I have always had a thing for obese women anyway. Nothing wrong with some fat sloppy s**!
Something I noticed as I get fatter for my wife, my p**** is getting HEAVY, no not bigger, harder or longer but man is it heavy, I cant see it anymore without lifting up my huge belly she packed on me, but when I reach over there and feel it, it feels like it weighs like 40 lbs, and my b**** are huge too. She has even noticed it, she likes it, and says she will keep fattening me till I cant reach it anymore so SHE is the only one who can play with it.
I noticed that on my husband, his penis gets heavier and heavier the fatter I grow him. Watching him try to reach that fat penis of his when I dance for him and get it hard, gets me so wet.
I don't believe any of what is being said in these comments. It's one thing to get to ~300-400 if your wife has the feeder type of sexuality, but unless you have it as well then I doubt that 800+ pounds is realistic. Wouldn't you think that a reasonable man would notice health deprecation and at least stop to talk to his girlfriend about the state of things?
Speaking of which, if this post is real then TALK to her. Let her know that you are feeling apprehensive and let her know why. Relationships are all about communication and cooperation. I'm sure you will work something out. Besides, weight is not a permanent thing if you know how to work out.
My wife has packed the pounds on me as well. She is large too since we got married. she is now about 190 but me? d*** 450 easily. I get so fat so easy. She now has a gut, me? my fat gut drags on the floor when I get down on all fours. Worst part about it is, now that i am fat I want to get fatter and fatter, its like an obsession and she really likes it.
I love to cook for my husband. For me it shows love and nurturing, so it makes me happy. From what I've read after marriage weight gain is very common.
Hello I am his wife.
He now weighs 1096lbs.
My personal fat pig.
You're done! Stop what you're doing! Stop.... before you end up dying. Obesity is a serious problem. Join a gym and work it off before it gets worse.
Just a update, I am bedridden now, immobility came fast after my last post.
I just look like a pile of jelly in me and my wifes reinforced bed, my fat spills around me, wobbling at the smallest movement , I'm constantly sweating and out of breath now, she climbs into bed to wash my fat, this will be my last message before she removes my Internet, I'm just a pile of fat now who lives to be fed in bed by my sexy wife
Oh the feeling of being an obese pig, belly wiggling with every move, a** so fat legs so wide you waddle while your wife walks behind you and calls you fat names, p**** so rock hard under all your blubber she has to j*** you because with your fat belly hang, thick roll of blubber under that, and swollen fattened pig arms there is no way you could reach. Sometimes she sits there and watches you jiggle yourself into o***** by shaking your bloated belly over your p**** because you are so frustrated that you cant reach it, that you have to blow off the erection some how. I can hardly walk 10 steps now without her having to help me. I am her swollen fattened pig, and I am down on all fours with my belly fat hanging down.
Wow that turns me on, I am a bbw that loves fat men, Want to hook up?
I wanna get fat let's hook up ????
I desire to be fed to massive obesity! That was hard to admit; but so true. I desire to know total gluttony and grow and struggle to get around..... Is that something that interes you?
I was thing when I married my obese wife. I do so love obese women, but she got jealous and made me gain weight. Now we are both massively obese and only getting fatter. Its a lot of fun being a fat pig with my fat wife. Everyone bashes fat people but if you LIKE being fat and have someone who keeps fattening you up, its fun!
Not to be too gross, but the coolest part of being a fat man is my belly constantly hangs over my p****, which in turn means my fat keeps pushing down on it keeping it hard almost all the time
Yeah I have packed on the pounds since being married and my wife discovered that she liked it. She is also getting fatter and I already knew I liked big women so this is pretty cool for us. I know people cry and scream about Obesity, but I see it in our future. Just a big fat couple happily banging the heck out of each other
i wish my wife would do that.
not a big of course (no offense).
feed me and get total enjoyment about how big i get.
My wife got from 134 to 836 and all I get to do eat and play with my fat
That would be awesome.
Fatten HER up. She may start to find out how
you feel and she may stop.
How long have you been married?
I had the same issue with my now ex wife, but with her it seemed to be part insecurity, part fetish.
Anytime I lost weight, the meals got bigger. Anytime she was pregnant, the meals got a lot bigger... essentially, I got bigger!
I went from 195 when we met to a peak of 335; my lightest while with her was 225.
I thought I was the only one who was doing this. My wife was cheerleader in high school and probably weighed about 125 lbs then, but I have been fattening her up since we've been together, overfeeding her and putting extra butter and olive oil in her food and making her smoothies with ice cream and weight gain powder. She now weighs well over 300 pounds. I can't wait to take her to her 10th reunion next year so her friends can see what a fat piggy she's become!
Adding butter and olive oil to her food really make her that Fat?
Well its too late now for me, Just an update. I am up to 340 and she likes to call me fat names, while I waddle my bloated bulk around. She makes me walk around naked when I am home and feels my fat jiggle around in her hands. My moobs are bigger than her b****, and she is even more turned on by my fatness. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy being her little (Well now quite fat) toy, and the s** is amazing.. but she wants to get me even fatter than I am now. He comes immobility for my sexy slim wife
You're finished. Even if you wanted to leave her you can't even walk now. Reminds me of that Stephen King book Misery. You can always call a tow truck.
Which is her plan because you're probably HER financial plan and wants to make sure you never leave. And for the record, she doesn't have a gun to your head- you DON'T have to eat everything she puts in front of you. Join a gym.


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Excavation uncovers human remains thought to belong to the 15th century king
ARCHAEOLOGISTS searching for Richard III's remains under a car park in Leicester said today they believe they have unearthed the 15th-century English king's skeleton.
The University of Leicester's Richard Taylor, who led the dig, called the find "truly remarkable".
Twitter was abuzz with the news: 'Richard III' was trending throughout the day and the University of Leicester said it was "overwhelmed by the massive amount of tweets coming in". One user said her "mind [was] boggling" and another called it "the historical find of the century".
Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, which was the decisive military engagement of the War of the Roses and marked the start of the Tudor monarchy. He was buried at Grey Friar's church in Leicester, which was destroyed during the Reformation, and covered in tarmac in the 1940s.
However, using ground-penetrating radar, the team were able to locate the ruins of the church under the car park and on 25 August this year began excavation in search of the last Plantagenet King's tomb.
The archaeologists uncovered several human remains, alongside the vestiges of the cloisters and chapter house of the church.
At a press conference today, the university announced there is "strong circumstantial evidence" that one of the skeletons is Richard III's.
The skeleton appears to have suffered significant trauma, at or near the time of death, consistent with an injury received in battle. "A bladed implement appears to have cleaved part of the rear of the skull," Taylor said.
Taylor also revealed the skeleton "has spinal abnormalities". Richard III is often depicted as a hunchback, largely due to Tudor propaganda and Shakespeare's reference to him as 'Crookback'. However, it is now thought that the abnormality was much less pronounced.
Taylor said: "We believe the individual would have had severe scoliosis. The skeleton was not a hunchback."
The University of Leicester said it would subject the skeleton to rigorous laboratory testing to confirm the bones do belong to Richard III. Scientists will extract DNA from the bones and compare it with samples from a 17th century ancestor.


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Hello, World
After a 66.6 month hiatus, here is another post!
This week I met Jacob Hess. With Living Room Conversations, he invites Americans to rediscover the joys of civil discourse. (See also National Coalition for Dialog and Deliberation.) With All of Life, he asks us to consider public-health-themed approaches to mental health.
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What does leadership look like? By Vaclav Havel
After reading my recent response to her question, "What does leadership look like in a healthy network," Claire Reinelt referred me to Vaclav Havel, leader of the Velvet Revolution (which brought a peaceful end to Communist rule in Czechoslovakia 20 years ago). In Fall 2009, the International Leadership Association (ILA) held its annual conference in Prague and awarded its Distinguished Leader Award to Havel. He accepted the award and welcomed the conference with these words about leadership (translated from Czech) :
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to greet your conference most warmly and thank you for the award I am to receive from you. I think it is splendid that this conference is taking place in Prague -- not simply because it honors and publicizes our capital city, but also because of the topic of your conference at a time when are truly in need of good leaders. Your conference can be an asset to its host country and provide some lessons.A video of Havel's speech is here. Another transcription of the speech is hosted by ILA here.
You have approached me as a leader although I don't know whether I am a particularly typical one. And I am somewhat reticent about being labeled one. But if I try to step back from myself and reflect on this topic, then I do have after all one particular insight to share, namely, that people don't become central persons by their own decision; it is life that lures them and creates them. It doesn't require any particular leadership habits or style. A leader isn't someone who shouts or arouses fear in others, but rather someone that people need to have near them and feel at their backs.
I have one personal recollection. At a certain moment during our peaceful revolution, I was already very tired and exhausted from all the endless speculations, decisions, speech-writing and thinking up new things, and so I escaped for a couple of days to a secret location -- a friend's studio -- where I reflected on my coming speeches and tried to relax. Interestingly, I suddenly started to be missed at the Civic Forum, which was then the focus of all the revolutionary events. I was missed not because there was a specific job or task that I had to do without fail or one that I and only I could do. There was nothing that could not be dealt with without me, and yet I was missed. I was missed as a special kind of background support, the sort that we take into account and that we think about, one that in some way helps us to act and not become confused. Without my having realized it, or desired it, it strikes me that in that sense I was able to play the role of a central figure. I find it amazing, because I am the last person to consider myself to have charisma. However, since I have been invited to talk on this topic, I thought I would share this experience of mine with you.
Apart from all other abilities and skills, leaders should also have trust in their coworkers. They should radiate calm, and they should truly be a background support that others can sense, one that is important to them and gives them energy.
Thank you for your attention. I wish your conference every success.
Compare Havel's remarks to Verse 17 of the Tao Te Ching (expanding on the passage I quoted last time):
Thanks, Claire, for illuminating my Taoist quotes on leadership with such a timely example.
When the Master governs, the people
Are hardly aware that he exists.
Next best is a leader who is loved.
Next, one who is feared.
The worst is one who is despised.
If you don't trust the people,
you make them untrustworthy.
The Master doesn't talk, he acts.
When his work is done,
The people say, "Amazing:
We did it, all by ourselves!"--Stephen Mitchell (trans 1988)
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What does leadership look like?
The Leadership Learning Community is hosting an interesting conversation on network leadership. As part of that dialogue, Claire Reinelt put to me the question, "What does leadership look like in a healthy network?"
In response, I turn to The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu. This ancient Chinese book of wisdom has inspired many translators to describe leaders and leadership of healthy networks. A few examples are below.
The best leader is one whose existence is barely known by the people.
True Persons do not offer words lightly.
When their task is accomplished and their work is completed,
The people say, "It happened to us naturally."
--Tolbert McCarroll (trans 1982)
When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists.
The Master doesn't talk, he acts.
When his work is done, the people say,
"Amazing: we did it all by ourselves!"
--Stephen Mitchell (trans 1988)
The "very highest" by those below is just known to exist.
He takes his time, oh, as he weighs his words carefully.
And, when success is had and the task accomplished,
The common folk all say, "We just live naturally."
--Richard John Lynn (trans 1999)
To know Tao alone without trace of your own existence is the highest.
The great ruler speaks little and his words are priceless.
He works without self-interest and leaves no trace.
When all is finished, the people say, "It happened by itself."
--Jonathan Star (trans 2001)
The very highest is barely known by men.
When actions are performed
Without unnecessary speech,
People say, "We did it!"
--Gia-Fu Feng (trans 1972)
BTW, this is not the first time the Tao Te Ching has graced these pages.
- See here for Taoist perspective on the spread of information.
- See here and here for Taoist perspective on naming and organizing things.


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The trendy NoHo Arts District home of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, upscale cafes and art galleries has a new addition to the neighborhood. Possch boutique celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, February 7th.
Possch is a fashion boutique for men and women showcasing some of the hottest and trendiest labels such as Nasty Gal, Yes, TBA, Ron Bass, Elevin Paris, UNIF, Made in hell-a, Generic Surplus and Dareen Hakim to name a few. Possch provides essential shoes and apparel for the fashion forward man and woman. Possch displays innovative designs in a showroom style set-up displaying only one-of-a-kind garments which provide a platform for the craftsmanship and details of the product as well as the illusion of a client's dream closet.
Possch features multi-talented in-house designer and fashion stylist Urbana Chappa, which also carries her fashion line "Maison de Urbana." Chappa a Texas native is of Black, Persian and Spanish descent. She is also a talented singer in addition to her career as a fashion stylist. She sang background for rap artist Rah Digga. Chappa's fiancé Bruno Mars, Producer, Singer and Songwriter, Phillip Lawrence was proudly supporting his fiancée's accomplishments. Chappa and Lawrence have two beautiful children Zadeh and Zaima. Choppa has styled a number of celebrities such as Grammy songwriter, Diane Warren, actress, Natasha Henstridge, singer Stacy Francis, actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield and motivational speaker Lisa Haisha. Chappa has presented her "Maison de Urbana" fashion line at New York and Los Angeles Fashion Week.
At the Possch opening Choppa debuted her line of fashion burqas, which she renamed the "Burqana" the burqa through Urbana.
Q: What was behind the inspiration to make burqa (The Burqana) a fashion trend?
UC: My father is Iranian and I didn't really know him. I was trying to learn my heritage. In the Muslim culture women are required to wear burqas (a loose garment covering the body and having a veiled opening for the eyes). The burqa is a religious piece and I was inspired to create my line around it. The eyes are the windows to the soul and the women who are forced to wear a burqa can only connect through their eyes. So many people adhere to the standard of beauty thinking they have to show off a lot of skin. When I think of the burqa it is just the eyes on display. I wanted to do a take on that, coming up with an idea to just showcase the eyes. After researching the history of the burqa, I was inspired to create a line of fashion burqas which I re-named the Burqana.
For my Burqana's I used lace, bright colors and beading to showcase the burqas. I hope it becomes a trend. Many Muslim women living in America are very fashion forward. We have a lot of women who want to wear them and here in America we don't have the restrictions on what we can wear. You don't have to show much skin to be noticed.
Q: What's next for you?
UC: I'm excited to get more clients into Possch. Our boutique has New York and European design flair. I want to have a personal relationship with the clients that I work with. I'm also working on a kid's line and my second fashion collection. I've tapped into my Persian roots. At Possch exceptional client service is provided by our unique in-store stylists. I'm continuously inspired to create and come up with designs just from sitting in my rose garden, different cultures and music. I'm also very charity conscious and I want to change the world through fashion.
The Possch Grand Opening brought out celebrities from Bravo's" Shahs of Sunset," Mike Shouhed and his fiancée, Jessica Parido and Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, LA Clippers basketball player, Matt Barnes and his wife, Basketball Wives LA, Gloria Govan.
Reality star Mike Shouhed shares why you should shop at Possch and how to develop a sense of style.
Q: What would you like to share about Possch boutique?
MS: First, it was awesome seeing these two young guys who are the owners of Possch become entrepreneurs and see their faces light up. It's always great when you see people following their dreams and they did this by opening Possch. Also, seeing Urbana (Chappa) who is an amazing and talented designer and stylist come into her own tonight was great. She had the idea to style the models with her "Burqana." It was great to see her talents showcased and see everyone that came out so excited and appreciative of her skills. At the last minute she decided to have my beautiful fiancé Jessica, also model "The Burqana," which was genius! The Burqana accentuates a woman's eyes. It's a really cool movement that Urbana has created and if women are afraid to rock it they should give it a try.
Q: What tips and tricks would you like to share for men who admire your sense of style?
MS: I haven't always felt I was stylish. I'm a very low key guy and typically I'm in tee-shirts and jeans. I'm the kid of immigrant parents who came here to America and I had no idea about fashion and the Western ways to dress. My parents would buy me shoes from Payless and colored socks, but they didn't know any different. They didn't know where to shop they had just came here from Iran. It was a hard process growing up and when I was old enough I started to grow into my own style over time and fine tune it.
I let my personality do my talking for me not my clothes. Clothes accentuate the person. You can rock jeans that are inexpensive or a Hanes tee-shirt from Target. It's the shoes that have to be on point, whether it's a pair of Converse or Chuck Taylors. Less is more and you can never go wrong with black, it's slimming and sleek. You can wear what you want, but you have to have confidence in whatever you rock.
Possch boutique features an 1800 square foot inviting space that includes modern interior design elements that complement the custom design amenities located throughout.
Possch is located at 5144 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601. For more information about Possch and hours of operation visit their website www.shoppossch.com, phone 818-508-2446 or email email@example.com. Follow Possch on Facebook and Instagram.


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Dude, you are Gameday Rulzzz and could probably post about anything.
ISU has one play: triple screen for Tyrus to shoot a three
Keep shooting Tyrus
I feel bad for McGee. He's the only one giving 100%.
that was close to catching them clones up, better call a foul.
I'm not trying to be difficult, it comes naturally....
We figured it out. mcgee is the only one allowed to shoot.
Hooray for Metaphors!
So what is the score?
Looks like Fred has a ton of work to do to reign in some crappy play. No way UNLV should beat us.
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
We only have one reliable 3 point shooter. I was hopeful Babb could be and Will is supposed to be but McGee is our only real threat. We are going miss Scotty badly this year.
Kansas wears Adidas.
Originally Posted by istater7
ISU has one play: triple screen for Tyrus to shoot a three
At least it's some kind of an offensive set :)
Man, we have no business being in this game. We are a stupid team.
Free throws are still the glaring difference in this game.
Iowa State 6-6
Originally Posted by Wesley
Looks like Fred has a ton of work to do to reign in some crappy play. No way UNLV should beat us.
Um, they're a top 15 team?
Kansas Must Be Destroyed
Sic Semper Jayhawks
67-60 unlv with 3:51 to go
Guys, come on........
Seems like the only game plan is to get McGee to force a 3 ball.
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The Patterns in mediterranean climates chart at right was created from average precipitation and maximum temperature data for the following mediterranean climate cities: Adelaide, Athens, Barcelona, Cape Town, Eureka, Genoa, Jerusalem, Lisbon, Los Angeles, Montpellier, Palermo, Perth, Rabat, San Diego, San Francisco, Santiago, Tunis.
'Click' the chart at right to compare with the Patterns in non-mediterranean climates chart, created from average precipitation and maximum temperature data for the following non-mediterranean climate cities: Atlanta, Aukland, Boston, Charleston, Columbus, Copenhagen, Delhi, London, Luxembourg, Oklahoma City, Ottawa, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Washington DC.
When it comes to explaining the impact of summer dryness in the mediterranean climate, a picture is worth a thousand words. The blue areas of the chart shows the average rainfall received in one of various mediterranean climate cities, and the overlap of these areas creates a deeper blue. The yellow areas show the average maximum temperature of the same cities, deepening with their corresponding overlaps. From left to right the seasons progress — mid-winter, spring, summer, autumn, mid-winter.
Green areas can be thought of as the seasons in which conditions are best for growing things. Note that the green area almost disappears in mid-summer — this is the true dormancy period in a mediterranean climate, when the temperature is the warmest and water is the least available.
When compared ('click' the chart image) with a the same type of chart for non-mediterranean climates, the distinction between them is clear. It is easy to see that the green area of the non-mediterranean chart is at its peak in mid-summer — the time most of the world associates with the growth of plants. Even though rainfall is more consistent throughout the year, there is a relatively low amount of green area in mid-winter. This is because temperatures are often lower and water might actually be frozen, making it unavailable.
Because the mediterranean climate is such a desireable place to live, many people decide move there, bringing preconceived notions of climate and seasonal dormancy. In spite of the evidence all around them — the greening of the landscape with the winter rains and the dry summer induced dormancy — it is common to maintain the ideas brought from other climates. In order to be truly effective as a gardener in a mediterranean climate, we must embrace its unique seasonality.
While it might be tempting to 'induce' a wet-summer effect using copious supplemental irrigation, because of other climatic factors, the effect will never be as successful (as well as being very unsustainable!). Plants adapted to wet-summer regions will not thrive under these conditions, and species adapted to a dry-summer might even fail when provided high levels of water when they'd prefer to be semi-dormant. It makes far more sense to adapt your concepts and practices to the realities of the mediterranean climate, working with the natural cycles that have evolved to fit these regions.
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Feb. 21, 2003
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - Opening day action of the 2003 Domino's Pizza Aggie Baseball Classic has postponed.
The two games that were originally scheduled for today have been moved to Sunday.
Revised Schedule:
Saturday, February 22
10:00 AM UCLA vs. Utah
1:00 PM UCLA vs. Creighton
5:00 PM Texas A&M vs. Creighton
8:00 PM Utah vs. Texas A&M
Sunday, February 23
10:00 AM Creighton vs. Utah
1:00 PM Utah vs. UCLA
5:00 PM Texas A&M vs. UCLA
8:00 PM Creighton vs. Texas A&M
Monday, February 24
10:00 AM Creighton vs. UCLA
1:00 PM Utah vs. Creighton
5:00 PM Texas A&M vs. Utah
8:00 PM UCLA vs. Texas A&M


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RIPON, Wis. — Commercial laundry equipment manufacturer Alliance Laundry Systems has promoted Bill Bittner to vice president of North American sales. He succeeds Jeff Brothers Sr., senior vice president of North American sales, who is retiring at month's end after 35 years of service.
Beginning Dec. 1, Bittner will be responsible for managing Alliance Laundry's well-known brands, which include Speed Queen®, UniMac®, Huebsch®, IPSO®, and Cissell®, through a team of national sales managers and their respective regional sales managers. Additionally, he will oversee pricing, budgets, forecasts, sales promotional activity and distributor development.
During his 15-year tenure at Alliance, Bittner has held a wide variety of positions that include leadership roles in sales, manufacturing, and genuine parts. He most recently served as vice president of Customer One, the global company initiative focused on customer service.
"Bill's passion for sales combined with his creativity and experience in the commercial laundry business makes him an ideal choice to lead our North American sales organization," says Mike Schoeb, Alliance Laundry's president and CEO. "In his new role, he will continue to be an essential member of Alliance Laundry's leadership team."
Bittner graduated with honors from Wilfrid Lauier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where he received his bachelor's degree in business administration.
For 35 years, Brothers has served as an important and respected leader in the commercial laundry industry, having made "significant contributions that have helped the company achieve the market success that it continues to build upon today," Alliance Laundry says. He participated in three major acquisitions and the integration of those companies, resulting in "significant market share, sales and profit growth."
"I want to thank Jeff for his years of service and dedication to Alliance Laundry Systems, and wish him the very best in his retirement," Schoeb says. "While he will be deeply missed, he has earned the opportunity to enjoy more time for his leisure interests and his family."


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President Obama's State of the Union address was a loud call to action, according to a Jan. 28 ABC News report. With a promise and pledge to charge forward in 2014 on matters involving economic opportunities, the President set an agenda for action.
With economic growth and progress somewhere over the horizon, the President rallied Congress with hopes for a radical 2014; a "breakthrough year" for the United States. "The cold, hard fact is that even in the midst of recovery, too many Americans are working more than ever just to get by, let alone get ahead. And too many still aren't working at all," he said. "Our job is to reverse these trends. It won't happen right away, and we won't agree on everything."
According to CBS News, President Obama's message to America was full of opportunity and hope. "What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all – the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead," the President said. "Let's face it: that belief has suffered some serious blows. Over more than three decades, even before the Great Recession hit, massive shifts in technology and global competition had eliminated a lot of good, middle-class jobs, and weakened the economic foundations that families depend on."
President Obama expressed his commitment to this action call to "reverse the tides" of increasing corporate wealth juxtaposed with decreased options for average Americans, with or without Congress.
"What I offer tonight is a set of concrete, practical proposals to speed up growth, strengthen the middle class, and build new ladders of opportunity into the middle class. Some require congressional action, and I'm eager to work with all of you," he said. "But America does not stand still – and neither will I. So wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families, that's what I'm going to do."


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In Americus and Sumter County, the climate is great the whole year round and the area offers a variety of arts activities to enjoy. This area offers a variety of cultural events year round second to none.


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No. 8 Womens Water Polo Wins Thriller vs. No. 13 UCSD in Undefeated Day
After earning a convincing 11-4 win over Marist to open the Bison Invite at Bucknell, the eighth-ranked Princeton women's water polo team needed a fourth quarter rally to defeat No. 13 UC San Diego, 9-8, to go undefeated Saturday and improve to 5-0 on the season.
Princeton will close out the tournament Sunday with host Bucknell at 10:30 a.m. and No. 20 Michigan at 2:15 p.m.
Jessie Holechek led the offense with five goals, followed by Ashley Hatcher, Hannah Lapkin and Molly McBee's four apiece. Morgan Hallock had a team-high three assists, while Camille Hooks and Ashleigh Johnson each made three steals each over the two-game outing.
In the cage Johnson finished with 19 saves over six quarters of work and added a pair of assists in her effort.
Princeton opened the tournament with Marist and jumped quickly to a 4-1 lead and made it 8-1 by halftime. From there the Tigers controlled the contest, despite both sides scoring three times each over the second half.
Freshman Lapkin led the charge with all four of her goals, followed by three-goal performances by Holechek and Kimi Klein. Klein also added an assist and a steal, as freshman Sydney Saxe had two goals, an assist and a steal.
Both Johnson and CeCe Coffey saw minutes in goal, with Coffey tallying four saves over the second half.
Game two proved to be the biggest battle for the Tigers over their young season, but one they could handle. Just like in their last meeting, a thrilling overtime win over UCSD in the fifth-place game at the 2013 NCAA Championship, the Tigers kept people on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
The Tritons held the early advantage, 2-1, but Princeton countered and went into halftime knotted 3-3.
Putting relentless pressure on the Tigers, UC San Diego managed to hold a one-goal edge, 7-6, entering the fourth quarter.
Goals by Hatcher and Holechek made it an 8-8 game and with less than three minutes to play McBee sliced in the game-winner to cap off her four-goal effort.
Johnson finished with 14 saves, two steals and an assist, while Hooks had two steals and an assist.
No. 8 Princeton: 4 – 4 – 3 – 0 – 11
Marist: 1 – 0 – 0 – 3 – 4
Goals: Hatcher 2, Rigler 2, Hallock 1, Lapkin 4, Klein 3, Holechek 3, Saxe 2
Assists: Hatcher 2, McBee 1, Rigler 1, Hallock 3, Temple 1, Klein 1, Saxe 1, Gross 1
Steals: Hooks 1, McBee 1, Dunstan 1, Temple 1, Lapkin 1, Klein 1, Saxe 1, Johnson 1
Saves: Johnson (16:00) 5, Coffey (16:00) 4
No. 8 Princeton: 1 – 2 – 3 – 3 – 9
No. 13 UC San Diego: 2 – 1 – 4 – 1 – 8
Goals: Hatcher 2, McBee 4, Dunstan 1, Holechek 2
Assists: Hooks 1, Dunstan 1, Holechek 1, Johnson 1
Steals: Murphy 1, Hooks 2, Dunstan 1, Johnson 2
Saves: Johnson 14


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Have you ever seen a broken hearted dog?
Debra Jarrell, founder and president of Red Gate Farm Rescue, Inc (RGFR), Gordo, Alabama, laments that she has seen more than she can count.
"But," said Jarrell, "this dog, – well, she just breaks my heart!" pointing to the thin female Labrador mix she discovered cowering low in the tall wet grass in a field near the Pickens County line in Tuscaloosa, AL. "You'd think I'd get used to it, but it doesn't get any better," said Jarrell.
In an attempt to read the faded, worn writing on the collar around the dog's neck, it was removed.
Facebook friends enhanced and shared a photograph of the frayed collar, but could only make out the name "SADIE" and a few blurred numbers. There was no response to photographs of "Sadie" and her collar, leaving Jarrell with the only options available; first, to catch "Sadie", get her to a vet, then, to send out a plea for a reputable rescue to intervene, a capable adopter to step up or a temporary foster to offer their home.
"I can't leave this dog, but I have no isolation pen available to put her in. It's obvious that she needs immediate, and most probable extensive veterinary care, and that expense presents a major problem. I have several new additions in the last few months, along with the one's who, for whatever reason, are considered "non-adoptable" and will be given lifelong sanctuary here. I'm afraid to look outside every morning, because it's all too commonplace to find a poor vagabond who has nowhere to go – but here."
Red Gate Farm is located in Tuscaloosa County, very near the Pickens County line. Pickens County which provides no animal shelter for strays, owner surrenders or neglected and abused animals, causing a steady stream of pitiful beat-down dogs to wander in or are "dumped" on or near RGFR property. According to Jarrell and volunteers, callous people regularly dump their dogs in front of RGFR kennels and barns. The rescue is temporary and permanent home to countless rescued dogs, 3 cats and 5 horses. There is rarely a breed or species Debra will not try to help find placement or sanctuary for through a vast network of rescue contacts.
The majority of the animal residents are fully rehabilitated and go to good homes by networking with animal advocates, other Alabama rescues, and often through the broad USA rescue community.
In addition to giving refuge to cast-out animals, Jarrell states that she receives double digit numbers of calls per month pleading for help for a chained, abused animal, a dog or cat who has been neglected with nowhere to turn, or owners who say they want to get "rid" of their pet.
Just today Jarrel got a call from an owner wanting to surrender a pet pig. "Sigh," it's never ending." she said.
"The temptation to despair is overwhelming at times," says Jarrell. "But, when I see the despair in the eyes of the helpless animals, tinged with even the smallest glint of hope, I try to find a way."
"Where there is life, there is hope. That's what I always say and no animal deserves to be hungry, homeless, abandoned and alone to suffer and die."
Jarrell says that she also depends on her faithful supporters who donate and volunteer at RGFR.
"They are wonderful. I can't express my gratitude enough. At this time, I am reaching out to them again. "Sadie" will be safe at the veterinary clinic. We need funds for her complete recovery. Tender love and care is of great importance, but she needs professional medical treatment. I'm stepping out in faith – for her. I don't think my Alabama rescue and animal advocate family will desert "Sadie" or me, in this worthy cause."
Tax deductible contributions for "Sadie's" veterinary care may be made at RGFR website at http://www.redgatefarmrescue.org/ (Pay Pal email@example.com)
or mail in to Red Gate Farm Rescue, Inc, 17981 Crawford Rd, Gordo, AL, 35466. "Sadie" will be at West Alabama Animal Hospital, 26075 Highway 17, Carrollton, Alabama 35447, Phone: (205) 367-8838 for credit card donations.
If you can offer rescue or a home to "Sadie", please contact Debra Jarrell at (205) 333-1365 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com


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The last few years Syfy has added a lot of great shows and it looks like more are coming. On Aug. 8, Zap2It revealed the network's fall 2014 schedule. The premiere dates include many shows such as "Z Nation," which will be airing its first season and "Haven," which will enter its fifth.
- "Haven"
"Haven" season 5 will premiere on Sept. 11 at 10 p.m. EST. Based on the novella "The Colorado Kid" by Stephen King, the series gained popularity in its fourth season. When the show returns to Syfy, Duke will be a ticking time bomb trying to control the Troubles within him and Nathan will fear that Audrey is gone for good.
Eric Balfour stars as Duke, Lucas Bryant portrays Nathan and Emily Rose plays Audrey.
- "Z Nation"
On Sept. 12, the highly anticipated "Z Nation" will debut at 10 p.m. EST. Even though some people think that the show will be similar to AMC's "The Walking Dead," the trailer reveals that it has a twist. There is one person who is the only known survivor of the zombie plague. Three years after the apocalypse began, a team must transport him from New York to California, where the last functioning lab is waiting for his blood. It is the world's best chance for a vaccine, but the survivor is hiding a potentially deadly secret.
The cast of "Z Nation" includes Harold Perrineau, Tom Everett Scott, DJ Qualls and Michael Welch. Kellita Smith, Anastasia Baranova, Russell Hodgkinson and Keith Allan also star in the show.
The 7th annual "31 Days of Halloween" will begin Oct. 1 and will run to the end of the month. Viewers will get to see nearly 600 hours of eerie and bloody programming. The list includes the 10th anniversary "Ghost Hunters" special, the Original Movies Dark Haul and Finders Keepers. The 2003 remake of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "The Reaping" are some of the movies fans can expect to see.
- "Town of the Living Dead"
The premiere of "Town of the Living Dead" will begin airing on Oct. 7 at 10 p.m. EST. Residents in Jasper, Alabama are determined to finish their zombie film, "Thr33 Days Dead," which has been a work in progress for six years. Based on a local urban legend, the story follows a group of friends struggling to survive the zombie apocalypse in a rural area. The show will follow amateur filmmakers that try to break down every obstacle to finish their movie, which could end up being a Syfy film someday.
- "Ghost Hunters"
"Ghost Hunters" season 10 will premiere on Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. EST. Not only will the show be celebrating a decade of haunting investigations on television, it will also air its 200th episode. The 10th anniversary episode, which will be the first episode of the new season, has TAPS going to Georgia to investigate the Old City Hall in Brunswick. It is said that activity stems from a shooting death in the 19th century.
On Oct. 22, the 200th episode will be two hours. The team will return to a favorite haunted location, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, WV. Other episodes include investigations at Elizabeth V. Edwards Elementary School in Barnegat, NJ and the historic Clay County Courthouse, located in Green Cove Springs, FL. Viewers will also see TAPS visit Ohio's Cincinnati Music Hall.
- "Ascension"
The series premiere of "Ascension" airs on Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. EST. It is a drama following a covert space mission launched in the 1960s that sent hundreds of people, including women and children, on a 100-year voyage to populate a new world. When they are halfway into their journey, a young woman is murdered and there are questions about the true nature of the mission.
Brandon P. Bell stars as First Officer Aaron Gault and Brian Van Holt has been cast as Captain William Denninger. Tricia Helfner will play Viondra, the captain's beautiful, but dangerous and manipulative wife.
Syfy will also premiere three original movies in fall 2014. "Dark Haul" and "Finders Keepers" will both air in October and "Mutant World" will be shown in November.
Suggested Links
- 'The Walking Dead' season 5: Scott Gimple talks about a power struggle
- 'The Vampire Diaries' season 6: Rumors of a 'Bamon' romance
- 'The Originals' season 2: Respected and feared werewolf
- 'The 100' season 2: Octavia and the Grounders
- 'Once Upon a Time': Elsa and Anna's parents before Arendelle to be explored?


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Q: My wife went to a country schoolhouse that was being swallowed up as Omaha grew. Unlike the modern schools in town, hers had no facilities for a hot lunch. But once a month the school system would deliver a hot lunch (usually hot dogs) called a "jitney lunch." What does "jitney" mean and where does it come from?
A: You'd be surprised at how much time and effort language scholars have spent trying to find out where the word "jitney" comes from.
In Studies in Etymology and Etiology (2009), for example, David L. Gold explores possible French, Russian, Spanish, British, Yiddish, and other sources of the word. His conclusion: origin unknown.
All the other references we've checked, including the Oxford English Dictionary and the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, agree: origin unknown.
Of all the suggested origins of "jitney," the most likely—or rather the least unlikely—is that it's derived (via the French or Creole spoken in Louisiana) from jeton, French for a token.
However, language sleuths haven't found any evidence linking the word to French or Creole, and the earliest known sighting of the word was in Kentucky, hundreds of miles from New Orleans.
We may not know where "jitney" comes from, but we do know a lot about its life after the word first showed up in late 19th-century American English.
The earliest known example of "jitney," according to Green's Dictionary of Slang, appeared in the Dec. 16, 1899, issue of the Morning Herald in Lexington, KY:
" 'Can't spare de change. Me granmaw died in Sout' Afriky an' I need dis to float me over ter de fun'ral.' 'Quit yer kiddin' an' let me have a jitney.' "
The word "jitney" here (it's sometimes spelled "gitney") meant either five cents or a nickel, the fare to ride minibuses at the time, according to slang dictionaries.
But by the early 20th century, the term was being used adjectivally to refer to the minibuses themselves. The OED's earliest example is in a Nov. 28, 1914, letter from Los Angeles published in the Jan. 14, 1915, issue of the Nation:
"This autumn automobiles, mostly of the Ford variety, have begun in competition with the street cars in this city. The newspapers call them 'Jitney buses.' "
Soon the word was being used by itself as a noun for the minibuses. Here's an OED example from the April 16, 1915, issue of the New York Evening Post: "The jitney wears out the streets and should contribute to their repair."
You'll be especially interested in the next step in the evolution of "jitney"—as a noun used attributively (that is, adjectivally) to mean cheap or shoddy or inferior. Here's how Oxford explains the new usage:
"So, on account of the low fare or the poor quality of these buses, used attrib. to denote anything cheap, improvised, or ramshackle."
The earliest published reference in the OED for this new usage is from Somewhere in Red Gap (1916), Harry Leon Wilson's sequel to his better-known novel Ruggles of Red Gap (1915):
"It would be an ideal position for him. Instead of which he runs this here music store, sells these jitney pianos and phonographs and truck like that."
As for those hot dogs served at your wife's country school once a month, we imagine the meal was referred to as a "jitney lunch" either because it was cheap or uninspiring or because it was delivered by a jitney.
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Our congregation is a vital, friendly, mission focused community of faith, offering ministries and activities for young and old. We are a church for people of all ages of life and every stage of faith. We welcome new faces and the challenges of new ideas. We are delighted that you are visiting on our website, and invite you to join with us for worship and fellowship.