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The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level. Let's face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other manly" endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father's efforts to change him but when Greg's dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up or get shipped out. Greg and his family and friends, who make the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books a must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their best in this hilarious new installment of the series which is sure to please current fans while attracting new ones. Publishers Weekly-1/19/2009: The third book in this genre-busting series is certain to enlarge Kinney's presence on the bestseller lists, where the previous titles have taken up residence for the past two years. Kinney's spot-on humor and winning formula of deadpan text set against cartoons are back in full force. This time, Greg starts off on New Year's Day (he resolves to help other people improve," telling his mother, I think you should work on chewing your potato chips more quietly") and ends with summer vacation. As he fends off his father's attempts to make him more of a man (the threat of military school looms), Greg's hapless adventures include handing out anonymous valentines expressing his true feelings (Dear James, You smell") attempting to impress his classmate Holly and single-handedly wrecking his soccer team's perfect season. Kinney allows himself some insider humor as well, with Greg noting the racket" children's book authors have going. All you have to do is make up a character with a snappy name and then make sure the character learns a lesson at the end of the book." Greg, self-centered as ever may be the exception proving that rule. T
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A good storyteller will captivate their audience and have them salivating over the next turn of events.
Jan Krause Greene is that kind of storyteller.
What's even better is that she wrote a book! I Call Myself Earth Girl, published through John Hunt Publishing (Soul Rocks) tells a fascinating story about a woman by the name of Gloria who keeps having these reoccurring dreams about another girl's (Earth Girl) misfortune of being abducted and raped. The plot turns into a mystery when Gloria finds herself pregnant…in spite of her the lack of intimacy in her marriage.
Gloria's perception of reality and dreams blur into one as she struggles to save her marriage while seeking a logical explanation to her delicate condition. She cannot help but wonder if her dreams of Earthgirl's rape and her pregnancy are related.
In this book of mystery and fantasy, Gloria searches for answers that would explain how can she be carrying a baby conceived in another lifetime and most importantly, why was she chosen?
I Call Myself Earth Girl is Greene's first book. She has worked as an English teacher, an education consultant, and newspaper columnist. Her weekly column, Homefront, appeared in The Middlesex News during the 80s and 90s.
"Jan Krause Greene's debut novel is one of those books you just can't put down. The story is compelling and the characters keep you wanting more. Most readers will be inextricably drawn into Gloria's dilemma quickly. The plot twists and turns its way to an unexpected, but satisfying, finale. The moral heart of this intriguing tale centers on difficult issues that don't have simple answers… After you are done, you will keep thinking about it for a long, long time." Julie Mancini, Founding Director of Literary Arts Portland.
Visit the official I Call Myself Earth Girl website here.

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text: I was thinking about becoming a Teras Kasi Artist (This profession combines skills from the melee combat and melee tactics disciplines. A player in this profession is extremely dangerous in melee combat. Teras Kasi, or "steel hands", is a Bunduki martial arts discipline focusing on weaponless combat.) and I was thinking of building a Dojo in our city when I get really good at the art. I could train people in this Martial Art and collect payment for my services. I not sure if the game is that bendable to where i can train people myself.


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The Dept. of Justice released Monday morning an arrest of Charlie Shrem, CEO of BitInstant, a Bitcoin exchange at JFK airport this morning and charged with money laundering, posted the Business Insider site today.
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James J. Hunt, the Acting Special-Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), have arrested and charged Charlie Shrem, along with a co-conspirator, of selling over $1 million in bitcoins to Silk Road users, who would then use them to buy drugs and other illicit items.
According to the criminal complaint, Shrem himself bought drugs on Silk Road.
'Hiding behind their computers, both defendants are charged with knowingly contributing to and facilitating anonymous drug sales, earning substantial profits along the way,' DEA agent James Hunt said in a release.
Shrem is expected to be presented in Manhattan federal court later today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry Pitman on charges for engaging in a scheme to sell over $1 million in Bitcoins to users of 'Silk Road,' the underground website that enabled its users to buy and sell illegal drugs anonymously and beyond the reach of law enforcement. Each defendant is charged with conspiring to commit money laundering, and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Shrem is also charged with willfully failing to file any suspicious activity report regarding co-conspirator, Robert M Faiella's illegal transactions through the Company, in violation of the Bank Secrecy.
Faiella was arrested today at his residence in Cape Coral, Florida, and is expected to be presented in federal court in the Middle District of Florida.
IRS Special-Agent-in-Charge Toni Weirauch said in the statement from the Sept. of Justice: 'The government has been successful in swiftly identifying those responsible for the design and operation of the 'Silk Road' website, as well as those who helped 'Silk Road' customers conduct their illegal transactions by facilitating the conversion of their dollars into Bitcoins. This is yet another example of the New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force's proficiency in applying financial investigative resources to the fight against illegal drugs.'
The arrests come the day before the N.Y. state hearing about the future of Bitcoin. BitInstant, which is backed by the Winklevoss twins, is currently offline. It was recently the subject of a class-action suit alleging misrepresentation of its services.
Shrem and Faiella are accused of working together to exchange over $1 million in cash for Bitcoins for the benefit of Silk Road users, so that the users could, in turn make illegal purchases on Silk Road.
Shrem is a vice chairman at the Bitcoin Foundation. He is listed as a speaker at a Bitcoin conference in Miami that ended Sunday.
To find out more about Bitcoin, please click on the articles listed below in Author's suggestions and view the video atop regarding BitPay as a service exchange.


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Donated humanities collections (18th-20th C.)
Part of the collection purchased from Cardiff Public Library 'duplicates' when they moved from the Old Library building in c. 1988. It covers all subjects across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, from the 18th to the 20th century. Both books and periodicals are included, with strands of Shakespeare, Egyptology, and other topics already identified. Most of it remains to be checked in further detail.
Date range: 18th-20th century
Significance: Significant in Wales
Strengths: 19th century materials
Size: c. 15,000 volumes
Language: English mainly.
Keywords: Arts, humanities, social sciences, history, literature, religion.


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An unlikely alliance among Tattersall's, Tabcorp and the Salvation Army has everybody happy.
Australia's gaming leaders Tattersall's and Tabcorp stand to gain enormous support and priceless public relations points for their Responsible Gambling Awareness Week - scheduled for June 20-26 in Victoria - when erstwhile nemesis the Salvation Army weighed in behind the project.
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is aimed specifically at fans of poker machines, which are big business in Melbourne. Last week, the Bracks Government revealed that there were enough Victoria poker machine addicts to pack Telstra Dome. Gaming Minister John Pandazopoulos testified in Parliament that 55,675 Victorians were "officially addicted" to gambling. That is a little over 1% of the state's total population, estimated at just over 5.052 million at the end of 2005. Tabcorp reckons the real figure is higher, 2% or around 102,000 Victorians.
The stakes are huge for Tattersall's and Tabcorp. In the business since 1881, Tattersall's operates 900 lottery retail outlets and, in Victoria alone, 260 hotel and club venues that offer an enthralling mix of live entertainment, poker machines and Free Poker games. Tabcorp itself is the largest wagering company in Australia and the country's single biggest casino operator.
Beginning today and for the rest of the week, both companies will warn Victoria customers about the dangers of their product. Venue staff will wear Responsible Gambling badges and T-shirts and talk to patrons about the availability of problem gambling counselling services. Already, every Tattersall's venue displays responsible gambling posters, machine talkers and brochures in their gaming rooms. These materials contains the message "Can you win, Really win, On a Poker machine?"
The campaign theme "Have fun but play it safe" is also set to include a television and radio advertising blitz.
The Salvation Army has long been critical of widespread poker machine use in Australia and, in particular, Victoria. They decry the fact, for example, that the state government expects to receive over A$1 billion from poker machine taxes this year.
In 2003, the Army went so far as to return a $5 million donation from Tattersall's, claiming they did not want to benefit from the "misery" of gambling addicts.
Today, however, spokesman Major Brad Halse says now is the time for a united front in the fight against problem gambling. "Whilst The Salvation Army is best known for its strong voice on behalf of those who suffer the consequences of problem gambling, the particular focus of this week is to encourage responsible gambling by those who choose to gamble. It is not diluting our previously stated positions -- it is recognising that for those who wish to engage in gambling as a social or recreational activity they need to stay in control," Mr Halse said.
Since Responsible Gambling Week is an inaugural effort for Victoria, it remains to be seen how this take-off on responsible behavior programs to control AIDS, smoking and overpopulation will go over with poker machine enthusiasts.
August 31, 2006
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I want to make a security feature that will go farther in discouraging people from looking through a secure system or server than what I have seen being implemented.
Specifically, is there a way (or has it been done) that you can create a setup that will only allow access if a certain "tempo" is kept? More importantly, if this certain "tempo" (just a rhythm to the keystrokes) isn't kept up is there a way for this program to search the other users system for the MAC address to ban it from the network? (I just feel like banning an IP isn't good enough)
If the latter part is something that would be illegal let me know, not trying to break the law in making this program work.


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I have only owned Glocks and now have a Smith 642. How do you recommend cleaning a revolver, and what would you put together for a cleaning kit?- Thanks
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I have only owned Glocks and now have a Smith 642. How do you recommend cleaning a revolver, and what would you put together for a cleaning kit?- Thanks
easiest way is a boresnake
I Don't like cleaning any gun from the Muzzle but on a wheelie you are stuck
but a boresnake
or a jag that is to size then bronze bore brushes and nylon brushes
I run the bore snake down the barrel with preferred cleaner and if i was shooting lead use the bronze bore brush
the nylon brush i chuck up in a drill soak it in cleaner and run it in and out of the cylinder each charge hole
I care for high-mileage range rentals. Lately I've been using this foam:http://www.gunslick.com/products/che.../cleaners.aspx
Works good, and with minimal mess, fuss, or problems. Squirt in barrel, squirt in chambers, wait, clean out with a jag or slotted tip with a bit of Gunscrubber on it, or a bit of #9, wipe that clean and lube as you prefer. For lube I've been using X1-R grease and their light oil:http://www.x1r.com/sports2.htm Plus, they're local so I save shipping, but the stuff works.
A point - to do with revo cleaning operation ......... and probably obvious but - keep the cylinder cradled in spare hand while working on the gun - do not let cylinder/crane flop out and of course close carefully, without a flick!!
Sounds obvious but I still see wannabees at range playing Hollywood and flicking cylinder hard. When it falls open hard - the cylinder mass even if light, can cause distortion of crane pivot - over time anyways.
Be kind to cylinders :smilez:
I've got a 642 and a couple other wheelies...I use on all of my firearms M-PRO 7. It'll take everything off including the first layer of your skin!!:image035: Works great. I do use a brush and patches going in @ the business side of the barrel. Once the M-PRO 7 is done, I lube where I need to (down the barrel once...then dry patch until dry...on various working parts, etc.) with Rem Oil. BTW, i use a brush on the cylinders just like they're a barrel. Clean it all:danceban:
+1 Bud
Bore snake. and hold it firm don't let the cylinder flop around.
Every now and then (like every 500 rounds) remove the cylinder off the gun and clean the crane's pivot. You would be amazed at the abrasive paste of oil/solvent/carbon particles that accumulates there.
Use a Lead Cloth to melt lead deposits off of cylinder faces and around top strap, forcing cone and breech area. Go easy on blued guns as hard rubbing will wear away bluing. Stainless you can rub as hard as you want. I would go easy on nickle guns as well.
Those lead cloths are indespensable on revolvers. I had lead baked on the cylinder faces of my stainless rugers I thought I would never get off... Now they look factory new.
http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/index.html (Look Under Maintenance)


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Green Bay's Eddie Lacy records first 100-yard rushing game; Wallace Gilberry has a sack for the Bengals
Robert Lester shines in NFL debut; Trent Richardson scores on first carry as a Colt; Julio Jones off again
Julio Jones catches a career-best 11 passes for 182 yards and a score
All nine drafted players made rosters while Damion Square and Carson Tinker made squads as free agents.
2005 (Sophomore): A 12-game starter at left defensive end,Wallace closed the season with 37 tackles, 10 stops behind the line for 37 yards, 1.5 sacks for 12 yards and six quarterback pressures. He had a fumble recovery against Tennessee which stifled a Vol drive deep in Alabama territory. He had a career-high seven tackles against LSU and six against Auburn. He had two and one-half tackles behind the line for 17 yards against LSU. After playing behind Todd Bates at left defensive end in 2004,Wallace moved into a starting spot in 2005. He had an excellent spring, earned the "Jerry Duncan I Like to Practice Award".
2004 (Freshman): As a freshman he was the team leader with 13 stops behind the line (50 yards) and 6.5 sacks (44 yards) as he finished with 28 tackles. He also had seven quarterback pressures, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He had five tackles against Mississippi State and 2.5 sacks for 17 yards. He had three tackles for loss in back-to-back games against Mississippi State and LSU.Wallace played in every game and had 237 snaps on the season.
2003: Redshirted
Prep: Gilberry played his prep football at Baldwin County High School. In his junior season, Gilberry played primarily tight end where he started the last seven games.As a senior at defensive end, he made 61 solo tackles, 16 assists, seven sacks, seven tackles for losses, and deflected six passes.He also caused
two fumbles, recovering both. He stole the show in the Alabama/Mississippi All Star game (six tackles, two sacks).With just over a minute to play Gilberry proceeded to sack the Mississippi quarterback for a 14-yard loss in the redzone to help give his team the victory.
Personal: The son of Clayton and Sharon Gilberry-Williams. Wallace has two brothers, Allen and Alden and two sisters, Les'Lee and Lillian.


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- A Major Step In Civil Aviation
- Memories Awakened By A Book Of Poetry
- Full Poınts For Turkish Airlines From Washington D.C.
- Award To Turkish Airlines From Great Britain
- Turkish Airlines' Sponsorship Initiative In Thailand
- Turkish Airlines At World's Largest Cargo Fair
- Turkish Airlines' Sponsorship For Valencia
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Award To Turkish Airlines From Great Britain
Turkish Airlines has earned the 'Best Turkish Investor to the UK' award as part of the 'Most Successful Turks Award', introduced by Business Network for the purpose of rewarding success, innovation and ethical business practices in Britain.
Director of Marketing and Sales M. Akif Konar has received the award on behalf of Turkish Airlines. Minister of State from Turkey, Selma Aliye Kavaf, and Minister of State from Great Britain, John Hayes, as well as members of parliament from both countries attended the ceremony at which success in both the corporate and the individual arena was awarded at the event, held this year for the first time.


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Retail chain Overland Footwear stepped forward to take first prize in this year's Kenexa Best Workplaces Awards last night.
The company has taken part in the annual staff survey eight times previously and was the overall winner last year. Their winning streak continued last night when the firm came top in the survey's large business category as well as being announced the overall winner once more.
Overland Footwear employs more than 400 people in New Zealand and 50 in Australia, and 85 per cent of its staff took part in the online survey (only the responses from New Zealand staff were included in survey results).
"The result is fantastic and is confirmation that all the stuff we do here is working, continues to work, and it's really great," says Overland Footwear CEO Shane Anselmi.
He says the main purpose of taking part in the survey is to check how well the firm is engaging with staff in its office and its 49 New Zealand retail stores.
"The survey helps us understand what we are doing well, and what we could be doing better," says Anselmi.
"The benefit we get from seeing the results is priceless. It is amazing the level of detail you can drill down on - it can isolate groups of people and how they are feeling about different issues and give us a chance to resolve them for the staff."
He says the company wouldn't be what it is today had it not decided to take part in the survey nine years ago when it was run by JRA.
"I think the engagement we have with our people rubs off on to our customers," he says. "We are known in the fashion retail industry to have great people and, as a result, we outperform the market.
"Without a doubt, if we hadn't gone down the road of these surveys we wouldn't be the firm we are today. The feedback gleaned from each survey allows us to home in on any areas of opportunity to further engage our people."
Anselmi says 90 per cent of the firm's staff are salespeople and the 2011 survey identified a group of store managers who didn't feel as engaged with the firm as people working in other areas of the company. The managers wanted more career development, leadership training and opportunities.
The firm now invites store managers to a two or three-day conference four times a year. Assistant store managers can attend their own conference twice a year.
"That has been a continued focus for us over the last two years. And we have seen those results lift," he says, "Now our managers are able to develop their own staff. We have really upped the ante to get our guys equipped for leading and managing people."
Anselmi says the survey has helped mould the firm's recruitment choices over the years, encouraging it to focus on people who like helping others.
"There is a recognition that we need 'people' people, staff who get joy out of interacting and engaging with others," he says. "People who will go the extra mile for our customers and their colleagues.
"Feedback from our salespeople has definitely influenced how we recruit. We have a high-performance culture and it is not for everybody.
"So the survey does help us to realise that, and help equip our store managers to focus on recruitment that will attract people who do thrive in our culture - we track the sales results of each member of staff very carefully."
Overland Footwear was one of 243 organisations, collectively employing almost 39,000 people, whose staff took part in the 2013 survey between May and August.
In all, 43 companies reached finalist status across five categories; small, small-medium, medium-large, large and enterprise.
Survey organiser Kenexa is owned by IBM.
Sanchia Yonge, the managing director of Kenexa NZ, says: "Year on year we're seeing more businesses in New Zealand viewing participation [in the survey] as a critical tool to help determine the drivers of business performance and pave the way for future success."
She says the Best Workplaces survey has become a "definitive measure" of "employer of choice" claims made by companies.
"Understanding what makes employees want to come to work and do well in their jobs is essential for success in today's market," says Yonge.
The finalists for 2013 represent a broad spectrum of business.
More than half of this year's finalists (58 per cent) also achieved finalist status in 2012.
"This demonstrates the success of employee engagement programmes and the increasing importance employers are placing on maintaining them," says Yonge.
Steve Hart is a freelance writer at SteveHart.co.nz


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Try this amazing crunchy fried fish taco recipe.
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
Kosher salt
3/4 white wine
1 egg
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 quarts peanut oil (or sunflower oil)
1 pound white fish (such as cod, hake, or halibut), cut into eight 2-ounce wedges
16 corn tortillas, warmed
1 small head of cabbage, finely shredded
1 chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, cut into wedges
Combine flour, chili powder, cumin powder, black pepper, and salt and whisk to combine. Transfer half of mixture to a large bowl and set aside. Add white wine and egg to remaining mixture and whisk until a smooth batter is formed. Batter should have the consistency of thick paint (add up to 1/2 cup more wine as necessary until proper consistency is reached). Set aside.
Combine mayonnaise and chili sauce in a medium bowl and whisk until homogenous. Set aside.
Heat oil in a deep fryer, Dutch oven, or large wok to 350°F. Transfer fish pieces to bowl with batter and turn to coat thoroughly. Working one piece at a time, lift fish, let excess batter drip off, then transfer to bowl with remaining flour mixture. Toss to coat thoroughly. Lift carefully with tongs or dry fingers and slowly lower into hot oil. Repeat with remaining fish.
Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plated and season with salt.
Divide tortillas into 8 double stacks. Top each with shredded cabbage, 1 piece of fish, red onions, chili mayo, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.


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A is for Aryan, B is for Brainwash
Nazi Pop Twins is an eerie documentary that debuted this year on BBC's Channel Four about the neo-Nazi teen folk musicians, Prussian Blue. The girls are managed by a neo-Nazi stage mom from hell, and the girls already seem to be more interested in shopping at the mall than singing white power lyrics. One of the creepiest scenes includes the twin girls on a phone call with their prison "pen pal," David Lane, the Neo-Nazi convicted of the murder of radio talk show host, Alan Berg. Lane refers to the twin girls as his "fantasy sweethearts," raising issues about whether an obsession with genetic "purity" leads to pedophilia on the Racist Right. Watch the documentary on YouTube (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) (Warning: may be exposed to YouTube comments from racist asshats.)
They Saved Hitler's Self-Hating Jewish Sea Monkeys
Hitler and the Sea Monkeys. When Harold von Braunhut "discovered" a new species of brine shrimp, artemia nyos, he made millions marketing them as Sea Monkeys. Using profits from that and his other inventions (such as X-Ray Specs), von Braunhut funded anti-Semitic groups, including the Aryan Nations, despite being Jewish himself.
Did you know "88" means "Heil Hitler"? Neither did a buyer at Target.
Did you know "88" means "Heil Hitler"? Neither did a buyer at Target. "August 27, 2002 -- Target, the nationwide department-store chain, said today it will pull shorts and baseball caps emblazoned with neo-Nazi hate symbols from its shelves." After dithering for a few weeks, Target responded to tolerance.org's campaign, but is now shooting themselves in the foot again by being less than accomodating of returns of the offending (and I do mean offending!) product. The link above is to the original story, the Aug. 27 update is linked at the bottom of that page. Howcum I never saw this on CNN? 8
Neo-Nazi movie reviews,
Neo-Nazi movie reviews, because neo-Nazis need culture, too. It's not all slurs against Jewish and black people (although there is a lot of that); there's also deep cultural insight, like:
- "Having odd sex or sex with odd things or odd people is very, very likely to make you not-ordinary" (American Beauty review)
- "Rage Against the Machine, which, if you're unfamiliar, is screechy Mexican supremacist noise." (American History X review)
- Kids are "quart-sized creeps: greedy, selfish, stupid all-consuming egomanaical tyrants who will drive adults crazy if they they let them" (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review)
- Lord of the Rings is "a glimpse, here and now, of the kind of White culture we are working to create in the future"
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Karl Rove Admits That 2012 Was a 'Bad Year' for His Super-PACs
But next time will be different!
Republican mastermind and Fox News (exploding) talking head Karl Rove is responsible for much of the anonymous, billionaire cash in that flooded the 2012 election, which is why he's been singled out for opprobrium from his donors and critics on the right. How could Rove and the party have had such bad polling data? Why did so little of the money raised by Rove's super PACs American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS go to upping the ground game? More importantly, just six percent — six percent! — of that $300 million-or-so was spent on winning candidates, according to analyses by both the Sunlight Foundation and Politico. Karl Rove's response, via the Washington Post: "Look, it's the way of politics that you're going to have some good years, and you're going to have some bad years."
On a recent conference call with his mega-donors — which one participant called "very businesslike" — Rove was analytical rather than apologetic. While acknowleding mistakes were made — including sitting by while Tea Party extremists beat out more electable GOP establishment figures in the Republican primaries — Rove believes things could've been unimaginably worse for Republicans had he not been there to corral together disaffected billionaires and their spare change. His donors, meanwhile, are sticking by their man: "They all went into this eyes wide open," Rove tells the Post, "and their attitude is, beat them next time."
As for Crossroads, it's far from dead, with a spokesperson for the super-PAC telling Politico: "As we've always said, Crossroads is a permanent entity and will be back in 2014 and beyond — with Karl Rove continuing in his role as adviser, providing invaluable strategic vision and fundraising capability."


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Jun 18, 2013 10:34 AM
Need a reminder to look on the bright side? This Bee Happy Notebook ($8) is just the ticket. Its sunny hue and cheerful slogan are just punny enough to help reset your outlook on life. Keep it handy for those mornings when you get up on the wrong side of a mood swing.
Hello: You have a wonderful line of products. I wonder if you would consider a donation of your sweet and cheery yellow bee happy notebook for our church/community Bee Fest raffle?
WHY would you want to do this? We are losing millions of bees each year to colony collapse disorder which greatly impacts our ability to grow fruits and vegetables. Our Bee Fest, now it its 4th year, is an attempt at public education with a purpose. Rev. Lorenzo L. Langstroth was pastor of our church in Greenfield, MA, in the 1840's. He created the "Langstroth moveable frame beehive" still used by 80% beekeepers in the world. We honor his contributions by holding an annual "Bee Fest" with bee education, children's crafts and a Pollinator Parade and by lifting up the serious challenges bees are facing worldwide. Bee researchers from the University of Massachusetts will give short talks on their research for adults.
To give back to our community, our church is organizing 5 raffle baskets of donated bee-themed products. Proceeds from the raffle benefit SNAP (food stamps) and Heifer Prject Int'l (to purchase honeybees for families in 3rd world countries).
If you are willing to donate a bee happy notebook, please add product brochures for guests to order directly from you. We have as visitors beekeepers state wide, adults and children at this event-about 300-350. Thank you-we are a 501 © 3 if you would need that number. [www.greenfieldsecondchurch.com]
We appreciate your kind consideration.
Sandy Thomas, Chair Bee Fest
50 Crescent Street Greenfield, MA 01301
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Immunological (ovalbumin) and non-immunological (calcium ionophore A23187) stimulation of guinea pig trachea induces a prolonged contraction that is enhanced by indomethacin (8.5 microM) and inhibited by nordihydroguaiaretic acid (50 microM) pretreatment of the tissue. The mediator released by the a...
A possible modulatory role for prostacyclin (PGI2) INIgGa-induced release of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis in rats
Antigen challenge in vivo of rat peritoneal cells (enriched with monocytes and polymorphonuclear leucocytes) passively sensitized 2 h previously with homologous antibody of the IgGa class released large amounts of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A, 1739 +/- 59 u/ml) into the peritoneal f...
The role of prostaglandins (PG) in the pulmonary hypertension associated with high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) was investigated in 7 pentobarbital-anesthetized dogs. The magnitude and time course of the mean pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) changes induced by HFOV (20 Hz) was quantified ...
A ninhydrin positive compound (L2) now identified as 2-amino-5-(N-ethylcarboxyamido)-pentanoic acid, from unprocessed tea leaves was a potent inhibitor of thrombin-stimulated thromboxane formation in rabbit whole blood (Ali and Afzal; Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Medicine, 27: 9, 1987). In the p...
Effects of calcium channel blockers on pharmacologically induced contractions of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) intestine
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Mediators and mechanisms responsible for the inhibitory modulation of trout intestinal smooth muscle were examined using a series of putative mediators and substances known to modulate neurotransmission in mammalian systems. Frequency response relationships to transmural stimulation and concentratio...
Effect of Desmodium adscendens fraction F1 (DAF1) on tone and agonist-induced contractions of guinea pig airway smooth muscle
A comparison of antigen-induced and calcium ionophore A23187 induced contraction of isolated guinea pig trachea
Ovalbumin (OA) and the calcium ionophore A23187 induced a dose-dependent contraction of guinea pig tracheal strips. The OA-induced contraction (of sensitized trachea) consisted of an initial peak concentration, maximal between 5 and 10 min, followed by a very gradual decline from the peak. On the ot...
The effects of indomethacin on arachidonic acid oxidation and the respiratory burst in polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Spirally cut tracheae from actively sensitized guinea pigs were challenged with antigen in the presence and absence of indomethacin. In the absence of indomethacin, the SRS-A antagonist FPL55712, added 30 min before challenge had no effect on antigen-induced contraction (ATC) when added in concentra...
Effects of different acclimation temperatures on smooth muscle contractility in association with stress adaptation parameters in Atlantic salmon
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Effects of modulators of arachidonic acid metabolism on the synthesis and release of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis
1 Slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) was released in the peritoneum of passively sensitized rats challenged with ovalbumin and from rat isolated peritoneal cells stimulated with calcium ionophore A23187. 2 Both monocytes (macrophages) and mast cells appear to be involved in the synthesis...
Interactions between sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) and different salmonid species: A comparison of physiological and biochemical parameters in rainbow trout, coho and Atlantic salmon following infection with sea lice
Extreme acid-base imbalances in salmonids affect gastrointestinal motility. Changes in pH are known to affect cardiac and skeletal muscle in fish and mammalian intestinal smooth muscle preparations. This study was conducted to determine if the contractility of rainbow trout intestinal muscle was sen...
Modulation of the release of SRS-A from bovine lung in vitro by several autonomic and autacoid agents
The immunological release of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) from bovine lung is modulated by several autonomic and autacoid agents. Isoproterenol, a beta-adrenergic agonist, inhibited release of SRS-A, as did cyclic AMP. Phenylephrine also inhibited SRS-A release but through alpha-ad...
Effects of calcium channel blockers and a calmodulin antagonist on contractions of guinea pig airways
Both antigen- and calcium ionophore A23187-induced airways contractions are dependent on increased concentrations of free intracellular calcium. Antigen, but not A23187, contracted airways in the absence of extracellular calcium, suggesting that antigen-induced airways contraction was partly depende...
On the preparation of highly purified slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) from biological extracts [proceedings]
Inhibition of antigen- and calcium ionophore A23187-induced contractions of guinea pig isolated airways with 8-(diethylamino)octyl-3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate hydrochloride (TMB-8)
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Chris Christie's Fatness Is a Legitimate Issue, Say Surprising Number of People
Don't you guys have, like, high taxes or something more important to consider?
For weeks now, chatter about the noticeable heftiness of New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie has gained momentum to the point where it's become one of the most prominent ongoing story lines in the campaign. But is all the talk simply a nasty sideshow, or is it having a real impact on the race? Probably the latter! A new Public Policy Polling survey asks likely voters whether Christie's weight is a legitimate campaign issue, and though we can't imagine any way in which it could possibly be one, 11 percent think it is! Meanwhile, a full 19 percent claim that Christie's corpulence makes them less likely to vote for him and those are just the ones willing to openly admit to being shallow. Another 4 percent say it makes them more likely to vote for Christie, and it's this almost certainly overweight and highly motivated segment of the population which, we believe, could decide this election. Which is odd.
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Its in news for quit long that A.K. Production is coming up with a sequel but now it seems that its now finalized. The Production house is now working on every detail from the cast to the story.
The channel has asked for a new and a fresh look for the show than the old one. So the new season will definitely be different than the first one. As the production needs all new characters, the casting for the show is going on and the cast will get locked soon.


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A new contender for the largest bird that ever flew on Earth has been verified from fossil remains found in n 1983 near Charleston, South Carolina. Daniel T. Ksepka from North Carolina State University verified the new species identity and ability to fly. The discovery was reported in the July 7, 2014, edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Pelagornis sanders lived between 25 million years ago and 28 million years ago. This was a true bird with a wingspan between 20 feet and 24 feet. The bird postdates dinosaurs but predates modern humans. The bird is a member of a family of large seabirds.
The genus of the new species was identified by the bony tooth-like spikes in the upper and lower jaws. This find confirmed the animal to be a true bird. The bird had thin hollow bones, short legs, and a huge wingspan. The estimated weight of such a large bird has been interpreted as a prohibition to flight by some mathematical models.
Ksepka used a software package that is presently used to model flight based on weight, wingspan, and the length of wings to determine how the huge bird flew, took off, and landed. He found that Pelagornis sanders probably did not take off like most modern birds due to its weight and large size. The bird may have run into the wind to attain sufficient lift, could have run downhill into a head wind, or might have jumped off of heights into the wind. This study proves that the largest bird ever known could take off and fly.
Pelagornis sanders was capable of extreme long distance flight and flight at high altitudes once the bird was in flight. The bird probably fed on fish that inhabited the upper few feet of the ocean as the bird swooped down from the heights to feed. This is the largest true bird that ever flew on Earth that has been discovered to date. The species name was derived from the in honor of retired Charleston Museum curator Dr. Albert Sanders who led the excavation of the fossils in 1983.


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My birthday is on 14 February so I am pretty excited because I am turning 14.So I am asking you all....What is an ideal gift/gifts a girl turning 14 should ask her parents to get for her??Not to expensive.I ahve an Ipod and a phone so I don't need them.Anything else.I am particulary asking this question from TeamTacobSoDealWithIt,LavendaBrunette,ilovestephaniemeyer,Teamemmett and Krashley.Others too please comment.
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You gotta watch this video.It's so damn awesome! I was about to faint when Taylor just laughs! *sigh*
Like Rob was also cute but Taylor made my heart melt like it was made of wax.I think I am being melodramatic.Anyway! Watch it! It's awesome.
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Breaking Dawn! The awesomest Movie Ever!
When entering the theatre, I and my friends were very excited. But we had one doubt in our minds. If they don't allow us in, what will we do? The movie is rated 'A' and we all are a bunch of stupid 13 year old girls. My mom and my best friend's mom were buying the tickets. We all were standing there, fingers crossed and praying to God that they allow us in. I turned to my mom and she showed me thumbs up and we all screamed and everyone was staring at us thinking "who are those idiot girls?"We went in and they didn't even ask us if we were 13.When we entered, the trailer of Daniel Radcliffe's 'women in black.' We literally ran to our seats and just then the movie started and we all were like OMG!
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I am thinking and thinking and thinking.What made the stupid censor board of India rate Breaking Dawn "A" which means adult and only 18 above can watch it.Don't these silly people know that we girls who are not more than 15 are dying to watch this movie from 2010?Oh what I'm going to do now I don't know.
But someone please tell me about the movie.I don't care about spoiler alerts.Is this movie an adult movie??And can 13 above watch it?Read more >
I was reading the newspaper the other day(Mind you it was a fashion daily),and I read this report saying"Pattinson loved DDLJ". DDLJ(Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)(The Big Hearted Will Take The Bride) is actually a Bollywood movie starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol and it was Super-duper hit. And I was very happy that he watches Bollywood movies. The story was very romantic and mushy ushy types and the ind of movie I love and it has a typical Bollywood movie ending. The story is:Raj and Simran live in London. Both Indians. Simran is traditional Indian girl while Raj is a spoilt brat.The two meet,fight,fall in love.Then there are problems.Simran getting married to another guy,father not approving of Raj but the climax is always happy.I love it a…Read more >


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The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels–a Love Story by Ree Drummond
Release date: 2012 / 342 pages
Synopsis(from Amazon): That's when I saw him—the cowboy—across the smoky room… I'll never forget that night. It was like a romance novel, an old Broadway musical, and a John Wayne Western rolled into one. Out for a quick drink with friends, I wasn't looking to meet anyone, let alone a tall, rugged cowboy who lived on a cattle ranch miles away from my cultured, corporate hometown. But before I knew it, I'd been struck with a lightning bolt . . . and I was completely powerless to stop it. This isn't just my love story; it's a universal tale of passion, romance, and all-encompassing love that sweeps us off our feet. It's the story of a cowboy. And Wranglers. And chaps. And the girl who fell in love with them.
Review: For anyone who has already discovered Ree Drummond's blog — The Pioneer Woman — I am so excited to share this memoir which I somehow missed last year when it was first published. And for those of you are just now learning about The Pioneer Woman, get ready to while away many, many hours in the near future.
When I first started this website, I searched for award-winning blogs and quickly discovered Ree Drummond's blog about her adventures as a city slicker who is swept off her high-heeled boots by a cowboy (who she calls Marlboro Man) and within a year she finds herself living in the middle of a working cattle ranch in the middle of Oklahoma, pregnant, absolutely befuddled — and completely in love.
When I first found The Pioneer Woman, I'll admit I spent hours — and hours — reading about Ree's adventures and drooling over her photographs of her world. Drummond now has four children, a best-selling cookbook, and thousands of adoring fans who tune in regularly to read about her latest adventures in child-rearing, calf-raising, and cooking, in addition to a show on the Food Network. Drummond has a rare gift and a singular voice — her writing is hilarious, engaging, intimate, honest, authentic, wildly entertaining, and addictive. She includes just the right amount of detail to bring alive her world and has a way with allusions that make her readers feel like long-lost friends with a shared past:
"Not having had any real experiences with a rural lifestyle, I looked at that homestead of ours as a little piece of paradise on earth — a place where Marlboro Man and I would live out our days in romantic, bucolic bliss. Where I'd milk cows every morning in my tiered prairie skirt, like the one I'd bought at The Limited back in 1983. Where the birds would chirp happily and visit me on the kitchen windowsill as I washed dishes. Where the sun would always rise in the east and set in the west. Where nothing disappointing or sad or scary or tragic would ever, ever happen. At least I was right about the sun." (199)
And as a bonus — her photography is stunning. Who knew a cattle ranch in Oklahoma could be so beautiful? Well, Ree did — and now countless others do, too.
When I agreed to review Drummond's memoir, I assumed I would have already have read it on her blog. I was happily surprised to find she added details to the previously released chapters and continued the story through to the first year of her marriage — which includes the birth of her first daughter. I fondly remembered the first time Ree met Marlboro Man's brother and promptly got her high-heeled boot stuck in the grilled step of his semi cab and launched herself into the mud. I remembered the painful timing of her parents' divorce coinciding with her own wedding. But I had no idea their honeymoon in Australia involved an inner-ear disturbance and mystery meat that resulted in… well, you can imagine. I loved living through Ree's first pregnancy and subsequent post-partum depression, knowing full well that Ree would soon love her new life more than she could ever imagine at that time.
So, if you are already a fan of The Pioneer Woman, you will love this memoir. And if I am fortunate enough to have introduced you to Ree… You're welcome! 🙂
Sorry, no give away this time… I enjoyed re-reading Ree's adventures so much a second time, I have a feeling a third might be in my future…
Check out the other stops on Ree's tour:
Friday, February 17th: Chick Lit Reviews and News
Monday, February 20th: Hospitable Pursuits
Tuesday, February 21st: Book Club Classics!
Thursday, February 23rd: Joyfully Retired
Monday, February 27th: Laura's Reviews
Tuesday, February 28th: Raging Bibliomania
Wednesday, February 29th: Jenn's Bookshelves
Thursday, March 1st: Books Like Breathing
Tuesday, March 6th: BookNAround
Wednesday, March 7th: Amusing Reviews
Thursday, March 8th: girlichef
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Birthday Parties
Book Your Next Birthday Party at the AGO!
Celebrate your birthday at the AGO! Invite your friends and family for a unique, artful birthday experience. Discover our cool gallery and art-making activities in an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind party. We'll take you on an interactive tour throughout the gallery and make an amazing art project that you and your friends can take home. End the day by making a wish on your special, AGO-made birthday cake.
Party includes:
- Private party room
- Dedicated party facilitator
- Special guided tour
- Special art-making activity
- Access for parents/guardians for pickup or to share cake celebration, which allows you to stay and visit the gallery until 5:30 pm
- Custom AGO-made cake (chocolate or vanilla) with personal name inscription
- Beverages for children
- Plates, utensils, cups and napkins
- Unique, creative party experience for every child!
We offer three unique birthday parties at the AGO. (See details below)
This event was brought to you by the fun people at Rec Room.
Music: Billy Kelly "Thank You for Joining the Happy Club"
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Party room and art making activities are located in the Weston Family Learning Centre
- 11 am to 1:30 pm or 2 to 4:30 pm
- Includes 45 minute tour and 45 minute art activity, followed by max. 1 hour private use of party room for cake and gifts.
- During the last hour of your party, the party facilitator will ensure that you are set up with your food and cake, and will check in periodically until your departure. We do not facilitate children's activities during this time.
- Age 5 and up. Adult chaperones are required at a ratio of 1:8
- $500 flat rate (maximum of 15 persons per group- this includes both adults and children)
- $35 for each additional group member above 15 person maximum (child or adult)
- Includes admission to AGO's permanent collection
Cake (included with $500 party flat rate)
- Choice of custom AGO chocolate or vanilla cake
Additional Food Options
Platters serving up to 10 children – mix and match from the following 5 options:
- Sandwich platter: egg, tuna, cheese
- Focaccia platter: cheese pizza
- Vegetable Platter
- Fruit Platter
- Cheese Platter
- Beverages are included
Note: No other food and drink may be brought in from outside the Gallery. If you order platters, tour and art-making activity times may be adjusted slightly to accommodate lunch.
- The AGO is a PEANUT-FREE facility, but not NUT-FREE. The cake is a PEANUT/NUT-FREE cake.
- You may photograph and videotape in many of the Galleries and in the party room. Photography in special exhibitions may be prohibited.
- We suggest that you keep decorations simple. We are unable to provide any 'hanging' materials – use of painters tape ONLY for hanging.
- Due to Gallery restrictions, balloons and real candles are NOT allowed in Gallery spaces. We suggest flameless or musical candles!
- We cannot arrange for entry to the gallery for decorating purposes more than 1/2 hour in advance of the party.
Parking and Drop-Off/Pick-Up
- Street parking is available around the gallery, as well as in the Grange underground parking lot. Please abide by City of Toronto by-laws.
- Drop off is at 10:45 am or 1:45 pm, depending on party start time. Enter through either the main door or the Groups entrance located at the west end of the gallery on Dundas Street, Proceed down the stairs in the Weston Family Learning Centre to the open Commons area where the picnic tables are located and your host will greet you. Parents/Guardians picking up children may pick up a special "birthday party pick-up ticket" at the ticket desk in the Weston Family Learning Centre. Pick up is from 12:30 to 1:30 pm or 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Parents of birthday party guests may use this ticket to join the party guests for the cake and gift portion of the party, and are welcome to stay and visit the Gallery until close at 5:30 pm.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
- Payment due in full at time of booking.
- Refunds may be issued in full 1 week prior to the event date
- For cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the event date, $250 of the event cost will be non-refundable but a partial refund may be issued for the remaining balance.
- Withdrawal requests must be done by telephone through the Contact Centre at 416-979-6608.
View the full Policies and Procedures.
To book your amazing art filled Birthday Party at the AGO complete the AGO Birthday Party Information Form
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Birthday Parties at the AGO
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- Veil: Blusher Ivory
Amazing blinged out veil there is so much work on it, its gorgeous! and the blusher is detachable!!!!! so i wore my veil the whole night
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- Location: San Jose, CA
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- Payment Methods Accepted: Other
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Wise Ways for an Ocean Caring Community
WiseOceans is a leading resource in marine conservation jobs, advice, news, events, marine education, information and recruiting marine educators.
We are a specialist marine education and conservation company, striving to spread awareness for our wonderful yet fragile oceans and the fantastic creatures that live within them.
What's the WiseOceans website all about?
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Looking for work (paid or voluntary) in marine conservation? Thinking of taking a Gap Year or Career Break? We have positions, courses, expeditions, ideas and advice that might take you to some exciting parts of the world with amazing organisations doing valuable work.
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Berkeley Succulents&Nursery20 Dec 2013 09:46 am
Hanging succulent wall panels. Do they make a good gift? No. It is better to keep for yourself.
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HARTLEPOOL UNITED are unchanged for the home game with Notts County.
The only alteration is on the bench, with Adam Boyd replacing Jack Baldwin from Tuesday's loss at Preston.
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NOTTS COUNTY: Nelson; Freeman, Chilvers, Stewart, Sheehan; Judge, Bishop, Mahon, J Hughes; Burggess, L Hughes. Subs: Bencherif, Forte, Sodje, Mitchell, Montano.
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Gallery: Black Cats hit the mark
by Stuart Vose
Action images from the Hong Kong Stadium.
Sunderland ran out 3-1 winners over Tottenham Hotspur in the opening game of the Barclays Asia Trophy.
Gylfi Sigurdsson gave Spurs the lead in Hong Kong but Sunderland hit back as new boys Cabral and David Moberg Karlsson found the net either side of a Wes Brown header.
The game proved to be a winning start for the new 2013-14 home kit, which is released at 9am on Thursday. Find out more.
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Open to the public. Bring a candle and your favorite read from one of García Márquez's works. Readings can be in any language. If you prefer to pay tribute through music, dance or art, please join us as well.
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Green Chili Rice Casserole RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.
Reviews for Green Chili Rice Casserole
"Nice, and very easy to make in a hurry."
"This was easy and delicious. I used Co-jack cheese instead of Monterey jack simply because it was what I had on hand. High recommend this as a side dish to Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken."
"I've made this a couple times now, per others' suggestions I have layered the rice mixture with the cheese x2 in the casserole dish, ending with the cheese topping. It's a nice alternative to plain rice as a side dish, especially if you are serving a main that doesn't have a sauce to pour over rice. The chili flavour is very mild, not spicy at all. I generally have all of these ingredients on hand, so I find this dish very convenient to make as well... Light sour cream can be used with no real difference to the flavour."
"Great combination. I too use shredded cheese instead of cubes. I served it with plum-glazed chicken. Thank you for sharing."
"I made 1 1/2 times the recipe for our Sabbath fellowship. I added 1 tablespoon each seasoning salt & garlic powder, used 2 (7 oz.) cans green chilies & a blend of 3 different pepper jack cheeses. I added 3/4 cup chicken broth for warming in a crockpot. I think it would have gone over better if I had put shredded cheddar on the top. I brought most of the pot home. I thought it tasted good, however."


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Pyrophacus horologicum
Dinoflagellate usually found in higher salinities in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Drought conditions during late 2001 brought this species farther into the Bay to shallower warm waters. This sample was collected in September at Station 1A where the Rhode and West Rivers join the bay. It averages 45u long and 29.8u wide, with a total volume of 3.46x104. It has a distinctive plate arrangement when cleared. Click here for other views.
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) –The newest research in managing your weight suggests that the timing, intensity, and duration of your light exposure during the day are linked to your weight.
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine found that people who had most of their daily exposure to even moderately bright light in the morning had a significantly lower body mass index (BMI) than those who had most of their light exposure later in the day. The effect of morning light on body weight was independent of an individual's physical activity level, caloric intake, sleep timing, age, or season.
"Light is the most potent agent to synchronize your internal body clock that regulates circadian rhythms, which in turn also regulate energy balance," study senior author Phyllis C. Zee, MD, was quoted as saying. "The message is that you should get more bright light between 8 a.m. and noon." About 20 to 30 minutes of morning light is enough to affect BMI. Dr. Zee says that if a person does not get enough light at the appropriate time of day, it could de-synchronize your internal body clock, which is known to affect metabolism and can lead to weight gain.
For more information, go to: http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2014/04/morning-rays-keep-off-the-pounds.html
SOURCE: PLOS ONE, April 2014
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Note: We are temporarily experiencing problems with our DONATE button. In the meantime, if you would like to donate, please contact Bland Nesbit, FAAS secretary, at 970-923-6947 or 970-923-4067 and we can process your payment over the phone. Sorry for the inconvenience! We are trying to get it fixed ASAP.
DOGSASPEN is Aspen, Colorado's local, up-to-date resource for everything dog...and cat, too. We also dabble in birds, horses, and other valley animals. We keep you posted on pet-friendly events and activities, businesses offering the best pet-related products and services, and adoptable pets still looking for the perfect home.
DOGSASPEN offers information about the Aspen Animal Shelter, the Aspen Boarding Kennel, Aspen's Pet Shop and Grooming Salon, and our non-profit Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. We are always adding new items so stay tuned!
DOGSASPEN is focused on creating awareness and enthusiasm for the Aspen Animal Shelter, a privatized, for-profit, self-sustaining, no-kill shelter which is primarily supported by income created via The Aspen Boarding Kennel. The shelter provides sanctuary for the homeless dogs and cats of Aspen, Pitkin County and beyond. We do house the occasional bird or rabbit as well. Each homeless pet is neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped prior to adoption. Volunteers are always welcomed, and encouraged, to walk the dogs, brush the cats, or even wash the dirty bowls. Please call the shelter at 970-544-0206 with questions or comments, or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Kenichi's benefit for Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter on Thursday, April 21st was a HUGE success. Thank you again, Brent Reed and Staff.
The 21st Annual K-9 Uphill, sponsored by the New Krabloonik, on April 9th gives a generous portion of their proceeds to Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter
The Winners! From left to right, Josh Hejtmanek, first place in the men's division with his dog Kramer; Annie Farris Murphy, first place in the women's division; and Jeason Murphy, second place in the men's division.
Left: Musher Ryan McGowan with Krabloonik dog Jumper is enjoying resting after the uphill. Right: Nina Beidleman holds a future uphill participant who just arrived at the Aspen Animal Shelter this week from New Mexico and is up for adoption.
Photos by Linda Koones and Bland Nesbit.
Another Successful Hearts for Hounds at the Christopher Martin Gallery on February 9th...with hearts and puppies galore!
Conrad and Piper Martin hold two of the adorable Hound mix puppies who are up for adoption at the Aspen Animal Shelter and who were probably the most popular attendees at the event!
Sponsored by Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter, The Aspen Animal Shelter, Hotel Aspen/Molly Gibson Lodge, Endless Pawsibilities, Altitude, Aspen Real Estate Company, bb's, The New Krabloonik and Aspen Sojourner
Shelter Graduates Sweep the Canine Fashion Show at Wintersköl!
Not only are these dogs winners in every way but their owners all happen to be great supporters of our shelter and our non-profit, Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Photos by Bland Nesbit
Bentley, with owners Nancy Patton and Lance Hughes, not only won first in their category, "Aged to Perfection," but they also won the overall title of Best in Snow!
Joshua Landis and Flash, another shelter graduate, were both thrilled to win their category, "Best Dog-Owner Look-Alike." Flash was especially excited as you can see from his expression.
Our very own Spencer, a shelter resident and currently up for adoption, even took third in the "Most Adorable" category with over 25 contestants! Her handlers are local Natalie Noakes and visiting Jen Elmslie. Jen immediately fell in love with Spencer when she met her this morning. She went to the Thrift Shop and dressed her up in a very fashionable outfit--just to make sure she would win a prize today...and she did!
Home Sweet Home At Last...
Balto, an 11-year-old Italian Sheepdog and former resident of the Aspen Animal Shelter, is enjoying being back with his family after his wild 5-day adventure on the lam and miraculous capture on Christmas morning. Here he is with his loving owners, Joe Bergquist and Judy Bryns and his "sister" Frida, also a rescue. He appears to be none the worse for wear although sore and a bit thinner. Joe and Judy report that Frida covered him with kisses upon his return and then sniffed every inch of him while he slept! He has been sleeping a lot and getting every imaginable food treat he wants. Judy and Joe want to again thank everyone whose positive thoughts and efforts helped bring Balto home. Photo: Bland Nesbit
The Aspen Animal Shelter attended the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Little Nell Hotel on December 13th
The Little Nell kindly asked Seth and the Aspen Animal Shelter to bring shelter dogs to their annual tree lighting. The shelter dogs who attended got a lot of attention and love and had a blast. Pictured above at the left is Pete Hayden, The Little Nell's Director of Sales & Marketing, keeping warm one of the 11-week-old Chiweenies who just arrived at the shelter from New Mexico. In the middle is Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter (FAAS) board member and devoted volunteer Linda Koones with new shelter resident Jazz (who probably had the best time of all! Her tail never stopped wagging). On the right is Jonathan Fillman, the Assistant General Manager of the Little Nell, hanging out with Jazz.
And below...On the left, Seth Sachson, Director of the Aspen Animal Shelter and president of FAAS with Tibetan Mastiff Asia. In the middle, Shelter staff member Christian Lowry with two of the Chiweenies, and on the right, longtime volunteer Marc Eberstein with another adorable Chiweenie. Photos by Bland Nesbit
Dog Training at the Shelter...
Farrah offers a FREE 30-minute Coming Home lesson to people who adopt dogs from the shelter! She has gotten rave reviews from many people who have used her to train their dogs.
About the trainer...
Farrah is a Certified Professional Trainer and has degrees in Psychology and Canine Learning Theory. She has been training for over 12 years and believes that each dog is unique and training should be approached in an individualized and holistic manner.
Farrah offers private lessons, puppy socializing groups, and other training services to accommodate your needs and schedule.
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S Club 7
"I can be very passionate but I also have a bit of a hot temper -- when pushed." -Rachel Stevens
You might have heard of their songs, but more than likely you know them from their 30 sitcom-style shows S Club 7 Miami and S Club 7 LA.
Among the highest profile awards they have won are the 2000 Brit Award for Best British Newcomer. Though anyone over 21 is unlikely to know who they are, the matter is completely different when you ask anyone from Generation Y. If you judge fame by how many magazine covers you've been on, then S Club 7 would have reached Beatle-like proportions. But hey, when the Beatles were big, there were 5000 print publications, now there are 450,000. So much for that number.
S Club 7 BiographyThis British pop phenomenon is made up of Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt, and Rachel Stevens. The group of seven was organized by former Spice Girls' manager Simon Fuller, who seems to have a knack for picking out pop wonders from obscurity.
The final seven were chosen from more than 10,000 hopefuls Europe-wide auditioning to become S-clubbers, and of course, they were chosen on the basis of their talent, not their looks.
So who are the females behind S Club 7? There's North London native Rachel Lauren Stevens, born on the 9th of April 1978. Formerly a model, Rachel has always been a singer and actress, but originally decided to pursue a career in fashion design at the London School of Fashion.
Then there's Tina Barrett (a.k.a. Tina Bell and Teeny), who was born in West London on the 16th of September 1976. No stranger to performing, Tina was a dancer on the British music show Top of the Pops. Thanks to her modern dance training, Tina is involved with the choreography of the group's routines.
Rebellious party-girl Hannah Louise Spearitt was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on April 11, 1981. A member of the National Youth Music Theatre Company, Hannah has previous experience in television (including commercials) and theatre.
And last but not least of the female S Club 7 gang is Essex native Joanne Valda O'Meara, who was born on April 29, 1979. Formerly in a Top 40 band, Jo discovered her passion for performing by singing karaoke early on.
The show S Club 7 in Miami debuted on the BBC in April 1999, and was an instant success. The lighthearted series about a British gang working in a Miami hotel triggered interest in the group, and placed their debut single, "Bring It All Back" at the top of the UK charts upon its release.
S Club 7's success was not limited solely to the UK, as the hit single went gold and platinum down under, as well as across Europe. Follow up singles such as "Two In A Million" and "S Club Party" saw the same success -- if not more -- than its predecessors, and by the time the show debuted in the US later that year, S Club 7 had become a chart-topping group worldwide.
The self-titled album was released in the US in April 2000, and received critical acclaim. The singles saw the same success as they did in Europe, thanks to the fact that they had already become television stars.
The success of S Club in Miami has spawned a second series, this time featuring the S Club 7 members in L.A, trying to make it big in Hollywood -- hence the name S Club in L.A.. Both shows are presently syndicated to stations in more than 100 countries, where viewers worldwide can see the S Clubbers acting as "caricature" versions of themselves.
As if their success on television isn't enough, the recipient of the Best British Newcomer Award at the 2000 Brit Awards released their second album, 7 in November 2000. The album has already spawned singles such as "Reach" and "All In Love Is Fair."
The party has ended for Paul Cattermole, who in March 2002 announced his departure from the group, now known as S Club.


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This was our third evening at the Forge and also the first TSTL of what we laughingly call summer. That meant we could have the windows open at the top of the venue to keep the temperature pleasant and it was not quite dark when we finished. A packed house (as ever) heard Julia Eccleshare tell the story of a family expedition up Ben Nevis in the days before mobile phones and the wrapping of children in cotton wool. Author, journalist and performer Virginia Ironside described what it was like to be adopted by a pigeon. Our musician was Jake Wilson who sang a song from his record All's Well about the five men who didn't return from Scott's expedition to the South Pole. Richard Williamson described how as a 19 year old in Atlanta he'd chosen to go to prison rather than miss out on the chance of a trip to Europe with a girl. Finally Bobby Bakerrecalled life in Sidcup in the 50s when an exploded bomb would be removed by a policeman on a bike.
Thanks to everyone who came and took part. Stay tuned for details of the time and place of our next event.


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I just recently installed Ubuntu 12.04, replacing windows vista on my Inspiron and it wont connect to the internet by any means. It won't detect any wireless networks and when I try the ethernet cord, I can see "wired connection 1" in the network manager but the symbol on the panel is a wireless signal with 0 bars. Furthermore when I open firefox, it says there isn't a connection. What should I do?
(NOT AN ANSWER) Ok so I've entered the required information, and changed the router settings so that it uses a static IP. Still the Inspiron refuses to recognize the connection. When I pull up the network manager, the only connection I see is "Wired Connection 1" but it says it was last used one day ago even though I currently have it plugged in. It's like the computer doesn't even recognise the attached ethernet cord.


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Green Rush
By John Geluardi
Today's new crop of pot entrepreneurs keeps busy planting the seeds of a multibillion-dollar legal cannabis industry while creating a highly competitive "green jobs" market along the way.
Stoney Survivor
By Murphy Green
Portland is booming with new cannabusinesses, including its first seed company, Stoney Girl Gardens.
Amazing Strains
By Danny Danko
HIGH TIMES' Senior Cultivation editor investigates the world's most potent medical cannabis.
Northern Rights
By Kyla Williams
Canadian patients and activists first confirmed their constitutional right to access medical marijuana via the courts; then they sued their own government to make sure federal officials live up to that promise.
Gateway To Recovery
By Jennifer Janichek
Can medical cannabis help addicts get off drugs?
Doctor's Orders
By David Bienenstock
The HIGH TIMES Medical Marijuana interview with Dr. Jeffrey Hergenrather, head of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians.
Pot Shopper
By HIGH TIMES Senior Cultivation Editor Danny Danko
By Ed Murrieta
Safety Meeting
By Kris Hermes of Americans for Safe Access
Cannabis Action
By Debby Goldsberry
MAPS' Quest
By Rick Doblin of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
By Communities Addressing Pot Pollution
Roll Model
By Steve DeAngelo of Harborside Health Center
Collective Spirit
By Valerie Corral of WAMM
Cannabis Science
By Arno Hazenkamp, Ph.D.
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TC TO JOHN FERGUSSON; 29 June 1819; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18190629-TC-JOFE-01; CL 1:182-186.
Mainhill, 29th June 1819—
My dear Friend,
Owing to the negligence of our Carrier, the parcel, which you so kindly despatched to me, lingered on the road till yesterday. It required some such circumstance to induce me, at so short a notice, to think of making my acknowledgements; tho' by writing this letter, I discharge a duty which has been too often projected & postponed. For some years, I have been an individual among the thousands to whom the arrival of an Edinr Review is always a welcome occurrence: in the present instance, it is doubly delightful for being a delicate mark of attention from one, whose conversation might have done more for me than dispel the gloom of some otherwise unpleasant hours; and to whose principles I could desire, with so little reservation, that my own were similar.
In commencing a correspondence, which I trust neither of us will have cause to regret, I shall not detain you with reflections upon the slender means we possess of rendering it varied or interesting. Our intercourse with the world (scarcely greather than our knowledge of it) is without doubt, trifling; what little we have is not with the learned or the powerful, and our letters cannot be enlivened by the record & discussions of those events which agitate or instruct mankind. But the history of our studies, our opinions, our hopes, enterprises and disappointments—the simple tho' to us not indifferent events which mark the current of our life,—offers a field, narrow indeed yet still worth cultivating, from which the talents and opportunities of a Walpole or a Grimm1 are not needed to extract both profit & amusement. With more propriety, I might supplicate your clemency for the dulness that must especially characterize the communications sent to you from this "obscure sojourn.'2 Little experience, however, is wanted to convince us that the progress of ennui can no more be suspended by entreating its victim to be merry, than the conflagration at Bender could be quenched by Karl der Zwolfte's barrel of brandy.3 Waiving, therefore, all such prologues and apologies, let us proceed to more edifying matters.
It seems scarcely doubtful, that, a minute narrative of my transactions since leaving you, would not suit this division of our subject. They have been few and unimportant. Nor is there in my present situation any peculiarity, which, without lengthened description, you may not easily conceive. Like one 'long in populous city pent,'4 I feel the benefit of country air in an improving state of health. I have been happy—perhaps too happy, because too little disturbed about my future destiny. Yet now and then, the thought that, in a month or two, I must put to sea once more—refitted certainly, but still without chart or compass, arises to interrupt my repose, with an aspect more threatening the more rarely it is seen. The question, what shall we do? has often been the theme which beguiled the tedium of our walks during winter: it may still be asked with anxiety and fear. The pursuit of wealth or other means of attracting the vulgar admiration is a littleness to which from our situation we are not much tempted. Other objects indeed have allurements for us: but if our abilities, such as they are, have been doomed to augment the sum of those talents which from untoward circumstances can never benefit the world or the possessor of them;—still considerations are not wanting, which,
It is paying but a slight compliment to say, that, I often regret the want of your society. My friend Johnston (of whom I think you have heard) is gone to Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia; and Mitchell, the only other person of an intellectual character whom I know in these parts, living at the distance of eight miles, I have few opportunities of seeing him. Some delight results from conversing with my brothers, whose opening minds I view with fraternal partiality: but the people in our neighbourhood are mostly peasants, and display the sentiments and habits usually met with in that race of men. Those in other stations are scarcely more refined. Possessing a fund of character and talents, by no means despicable, their want of commerce tends on many accounts to keep them ignorant and unenterprising; whilst the smuggling adventures of the bye-gone generation and the moss-trooping6 of more remote ones have left but too deep traces in their minds. With regard to our Gentry—a stranger only would call it petulance to say, that their principles & pursuits are often little different from those 'vouchsafed to cattel and each beast.'7 Their character, modified perhaps by that of the people, produces in its turn a strong and baneful reaction.— But what have I to do with them or their pursuits? Did not I return from Dumfries last Sunday—mounted on the back of a small Shelty—loaded with a cargo of books from Johnston's circulating library? And in spite of Lady Morgan, Jeanne de France, Roderick the Goth8—to say nothing of magazines, and your Review (which otherwise I might not have seen for weeks), will the demon of solitude ever assail me with success?— I do not like, it is true, to speak so freely of my studies; the past is little else than a blank:—May the future not resemble it!
Small sorrow, it must be owned, is excited in me at hearing of the indifference with which you viewed the squabbles of the General Assembly—the worship of idols belonging to the tribe or the den is, doubtless, a pleasant exercise: it is also a debasing one; and feelings of complacency will naturally arise in the mind of him, who appears, after many a painful struggle, to have ascended, thro' outer & thro' middle darkness, to a station from whence he can look down with philosophical composure upon the selfishness and bigotry of the 'Stygian pool';9 confident that He who ruleth in the whirlwind10 is directing even prejudice & superstition to do his errands of mercy among the sons of men. Abstractly considered, a number of persons met together to consult for the spiritual interests of millions is an imposing spectacle. Pity that its sublimity should have so often tended only to encrease the disgust, with which want of principle ought always to be regarded! To see the awful anticipations which seem to point out the eternal destiny of man, basely tampered with to gratify the interest or the passions of a few worthless individuals, whether assembled as an æcumenic council or a Parli[ament] session, may continue, for some ages, to provoke 'a sigh or a smile' according to the humour of the spectator.11
The condition of the Church you see affords me little satisfaction: that of the State, which reaches me, every Thursday, in the form of a poor greasy newspaper, is scarcely more exhilerating. You cannot be expected like me to execrate the new taxes of vansittart; by which the poor artisan when his heart has been broken by exactions & penury (the fruit of our glorious campaigns) is at last denied the sad and sole resource—a quid of wholesome tobacco! And what shall we say to that thing called privelege? If the custody of a Serjeant at Arms be a fit punishment for mistaking the meaning of a sentence; what shall he look for, whose brain of feathers has helped that country to the ruin which his heart of lead allows him to insult? But I have done.12
You must send me, as soon as possible, a particular account of every thing pertaining to you. Do you ever see Irving? My best respects to him. Is Gibson, the Cumbrian philosopher,13 still in the body? And he who is not a mongrel of the plains?14 I desire you to send me, among other news, such accounts as you receive at 'literary tea-table' and elsewhere, respecting the writers of the last Edinr Review. I have (thanks to this scrawl) got little of it read yet. Brougham would write the first—Jeffrey that concerning Thos Campbell? The admirers of Profr Playfair ought to hope that he is not the critic of Woodhouse's astronomy.15 What says David Brown—or does he say any thing, touching the demolition of his kinsmen, in Blackwoods Magazine for May?16 In consideration of this long sheet, so punctually filled, I expect very speedily as long a letter from you: And remain in the meantime,
My Dear Sir, / Your faithful friend, /
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ABIM Sorts Through Physician Appeals Over Arora Sanctions
We've been trying to stay on top of the American Board of Internal Medicine's sanctioning of 139 doctors over alleged sharing of board-exam questions with Arora Board Review. So we'd be remiss if we didn't note that Monday marked the deadline for sanctioned physicians to respond to the group's allegations.
We wondered how many of the doctors were appealing the sanctions — which range from a one-year suspension of board certification for sending a small number of questions to Arora after an exam, all the way to an indefinite revocation for "physicians who functioned as 'ringleaders'; explicitly sought, collected and distributed many questions," according to the ABIM. (Five physicians were also sued.)
The ABIM wouldn't give us a breakdown of responses, but through a spokesman told us that some of the physicians have "admitted wrongdoing and are appealing for leniency in the sanction," which the organization will consider as part of its appeals process. Some physicians haven't appealed, and "many have asked for extension of the initial response for the appeal and those requests have been granted." But overall, "most are appealing and a number have obtained counsel," the spokesman says.
The ABIM says sanctions won't be "final" until the appeals process is complete. The process includes a review of evidence by ABIM staff, a written appeal to the group's Staff Credentials Committee and a hearing before a panel designated by the ABIM's board.
Physicians whose names were on the Arora Board Review client list but weren't sanctioned "simply received a private letter" from ABIM, the spokesman says.
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As we continue our journey through Lent, Christians throughout Columbia will be sharing their own beautifully written 'letters from the heart.' Each will be accompanied by corresponding relevant scripture verse(s), and linked to sources for further study. If you would like to join us on Columbia's Lenten journey, please send us your 'letter from the heart' by email. Especially meaningful submissions will be printed. Let us continue our Lenten journey of repentance, meditation, and anticipation day-by-day, to its glorious culmination on Easter morning.
Today's scripture reading is from Romans 8:11-25.
"We worship a God who does not give good advice from a great, safe distance away. Our God is a God who enters the furnace of tribulation with s. Our God is Emmanuel – God with us," said Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
In every era of history, pain and suffering have been part of the human experience. To follow the teachings of Christ in Paul's time would have meant to risk the pain and suffering of alienation, divisiveness and even persecution. Even as Christians today, we identify with the suffering of Christ in our daily lives.
Paul reminds us in his letter to the Romans that while God does not promise to remove all pain and suffering from our lives on earth, he does promise a more glorious life in Christ, a life of grace. Paul likens the hope for this life of grace to the hopeful expectation of a mother giving birth.
I remember vividly the fear that accompanied the great joy of expecting a child for the first time. I had no idea what to expect, aside from the frighteningly descriptive childbirth stories of mothers who had survived the experience and so readily shared them with me. In spite of my fears, God was with me regardless of the outcome. In retrospect, I need not have worried so greatly about surviving the physical ordeal or about my baby growing up to be a healthy, happy child. In our daily lives, it can be easy to give into worry or fear and forget that we are not alone, but Paul reminds us that God is with us, in difficult times and when we are free of fear. We do not have to worry, hope or wait by ourselves. We must be patient and put our trust in God.
Paul tells us that as we share in Christ's suffering, we also share in His glory. It is in our hope and patience that we are set free from worry, because God is with us. In my own experience as a mother, I quickly realized the fear that I had carried with me during my pregnancy was nothing in comparison to the joy that accompanied raising my child. God does not promise me a perfect life, but He does promise to share in both the trials and celebration that face us. He is with us now and will be in the future.
Valerie Moore
Heathwood Hall
Columbia, South Carolina
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A motorcyclist was fined $146 on Monday, Jan 6 for stretching his leg from the footrest while riding. The rider, Jake Sloman, posted a photo of the citation to his Facebook page and it quickly went viral around the world according to the Australian newspaper The Courier Mail.
This recent incident is fresh on the heels of news surfacing that alleged Hells Angels were arrested over the weekend while on holiday in Queensland. Even though none of the arrested were wearing their colors, police took them into custody while they were buying ice creams for their children. (Full story at this link.)
Sloman was riding to work from the Gold Cast along the Logan Motorway in Queensland, Australia.
"You could see it was a cop car in front of me but I didn't even think of it," said Sloman. "They were in the right hand lane and pulled over, I've gone past them and they pulled back in behind me, pulled me over and basically told me they were booking me for taking feet off a footrest."
Sloman tried to explain to the police that he was simply stretching his leg; however, he was still hit with the citation and fine.
"I've never heard of anyone else being done for taking their leg off for a second… I could understand it if I was riding along with my hands off the handlebars and something ridiculous but having stretch is a bit far."
When asked if he would contest the fine, he said that the was aware that other riders had that but that he didn't intend to.
"I don't have the time or money – it would probably cost me more if I do lose," said Sloman. "The only grounds would be that the date on the fine was wrong, which someone pointed out on Facebook. "Considering the other offenses that were happening on the road though - numerous cars in the right hand lane and not overtaking – I think they were a much worse offense than me taking me my foot off the footrest."
Rider throughout Australia and beyond have been contacting police commissioner Ian Stewart who is an avid user of Twitter to lodge complaints. Stewart replied to a number of the complaints:
When asked if riders were not allowed to stretch their legs on the highway, Commissioner Stewart replied "of course you are".
@nathanscholz Nathan of course u r. I do it. It is designed 4 unsafe practise & has been around a long time. Thx 4 asking.
— Ian Stewart (@CoPStewart) January 7, 2014