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September 11, 2013
How We See It
September 11by Richard A. Poppa, IIABNY President & CEO
So many articles, books, opinion pieces and songs have been written about the horrible attack on Sept. 11, 2001 that it seems there may be nothing new to say. But, a new perspective is not what is important. Remembrance, reflection and commitment rise above.
Together, we remember the lives lost; the unprecedented devastation; and the incredible number of families and individuals that were so terribly impacted by the cowardly events of that day. We owe it to the memory that will live inside of us forever to try to make a positive contribution to the future of our society.
From my standpoint, we can do that by both taking individual responsibility and accountability for ourselves and our families and by doing our very best to extend a helping hand to those who are less fortunate. As Americans, we have so many blessings, yet our nation and world are plagued with so many in need - we must individually step forward and help.
My experience with independent insurance agents is that they are front and center when it comes to helping individuals and communities. For that commitment, please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation. If we each do our part and cultivate that ethic with all the people we touch, we can't help but create a better world for us and the generations that follow.
Richard A. Poppa, CAE, AAI
Let us know how you see it. Email IIABNY Insider with your thoughts, opinions or reactions. If you would like your response to be considered for publication in "How We See It," please provide your name and phone number where you can be reached.
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Agility Offers Help for Knowing What to Do in a Disaster You have only 15 minutes to evacuate? What do you take? Where do you go? How would you continue servicing your clients? Those were a few of the questions employees at IIABNY member agencies had to address during and after the terrorist attack on New York City on Sept. 11, 2001 and, more recently, during and following Superstorm Sandy in 2012. During a free, one-hour webinar scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 18, Agility Recovery will provide answers to those and other questions when IIABNY's endorsed provider of disaster planning and recovery services presents "The NEW 10 Steps to Preparedness – Lessons from the Past." Online registration is available.
This webinar is part of an ongoing campaign by the U.S. Small Business Administration and co-sponsor Agility Recovery to promote preparedness among small businesses through the PrepareMyBusiness campaign and National Preparedness Month.
Make sure you also visit the Disaster Planning & Recovery section on IIABNY's website for a disaster and emergency response and recovery plan template created specifically for IIABNY members. The section also offers communications tips, suggested social media posting postings and access to the Agents Council for Technology article "Using Social Media to Enhance Disaster Communications."
NFIP's Website for Agents Provides Plenty of Resources Among the online tools provided by the National Flood Insurance Program are resources designed to provide on-demand training and education as well as marketing and advertising guidance for agents participating in the NFIP. For example, Agents.FloodSmart.gov offers access to a recorded webinar comparing and contrasting the issues agents and lenders encounter in the marketplace when flood maps are revised, including Grandfathered rating, the PRP (Preferred Policy Risk) eligibility extension and flood zone discrepancies.
Of special note is the site's Marketing and Advertising section, which offers information about building a marketing plan, the NFIP's co-op advertising program, marketing calendar, integrated campaign library and other interactive tools. Did you know September and October are ideal months for radio and cable television ads promoting flood insurance, according to the NFIP.
Agents.FloodSmart.gov also provides an advertising toolbox, complete with templates that can be used as boilerplates for ads in newspapers and:
Look to the Big 'I' Flood Program for Your Clients The Big "I" Flood insurance program is stronger than ever and growing. As other companies are withdrawing from the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own or WYO program, many IIABNY members have turned to Big "I" Flood. IIABA staff has worked with Selective Insurance for many years to provide members NFIP primary coverage and access to excess flood products. Why Big "I" Flood and why Selective? First, Selective is a longtime supporter of IIABA and its member agents. And Selective, which has participated in the NFIP's WYO program since 1984, has been rated "A" or better by A.M. Best since 1930. Through Selective, the Big "I" Flood program offers your agency:
Get started today by either registering or updating your profile for Big "I" Flood at www.bigimarkets.com. Click on the registration/update link and complete the registration. Your registration gives you access to Big "I" Flood and all the other specialty products available through Big "I" Markets.
Agent Participation in NY Health Exchange Moves Closer with Registration DebutThe next step for agents to access NY State of Health, the state's health insurance exchange, is here after the state Department of Financial Services this week began accepting registrations for those agents who have completed producer certification training for the small business marketplace. New York State Association of Health Underwriters is partnering with IIABNY to present a series of SHOP certification classes this fall. Certification training and registration through DFS is required to access the exchange's enrollment portal. NY State of Health will begin accepting applications on Oct. 1 for policies effective January 1 and later.
If you completed the certification course and passed the required exam (94 percent in IIABNY's classes passed the exam), you will need to login at the DFS website and select the "Insurance Industry" tab at the top of the page. Wait at least 48 hours after completion of your certification training to log in, to ensure that your class attendance information has reached the DFS. Agents will not be able to register on the website until their class information from their class provider is received by DFS. After navigating to the DFS website, proceed with the registration process by:
The final step in the registration process is through the actual health exchange broker portal when it opens for business on Oct. 1. NY State of Health will e-mail an official access code to log into the broker portal page of the marketplace portal. Invitations will be e-mailed on a rolling basis throughout the day beginning at 8 a.m. on Oct. 1 to all brokers who have completed the SHOP certification training and DFS registration.
The SHOP certification classes presented by IIABNY and NYSAHU, including a special Saturday class on Sept. 21 in Elmsford, continue through Oct. 23 at sites throughout New York. Visit the IIABNY website for a complete schedule and online registration.
Twelve NY Agencies Serve as Industry Models after Earning Best Practices Recognition IIABNY congratulates the dozen member agencies who are among the elite group in New York that qualified as a 2013 Best Practices Agency. Seven of the agencies making the cut appeared on the 2012 list. They were identified by IIABA and Regan Consulting as employing the Best Business Practices in the insurance industry. The Best Practices distinction recognizes the agencies for their operations, after having their procedures, growth, productivity, profitability and financial stability reviewed. Based on how they ranked, these agencies are considered models for other agencies around the nation to adopt.
The 2013 qualifying agencies are:
The annual Best Practices Study originated in 1993 as an initiative to help independent agents build the value of their most important asset, their agencies. By studying the leading agencies and brokers in the country, the Big "I" hoped to provide member agents with meaningful performance benchmarks and business strategies that could be adopted or adapted for use in improving agency performance, thus enhancing agency value.
Announcing TrustedChoice.com Profile Publishing Day — Sept. 19! The new Trusted Choice® consumer website is LIVE. But if you haven't published your enhanced profile, agencies further away from your location are showing up in the website's listings before you when a consumer searches for a nearby Trusted Choice agent. In order to make sure that consumers see you first, you must complete and publish your profile.
To help, we are having a special publishing day. Staff will be standing by via phone at (855) 372-0070 or e-mail to help New York Trusted Choice agencies get set up. Also, look for a message in your inbox within the next few days inviting you to register for a step-by-step webinar that begins at 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
To "sweeten the pot," someone will WIN the Ultimate Trusted Choice Swag Bag – an embroidered messenger bag filled with goodies like Trusted Choice apparel, a $100 Visa gift card, iTunes and Starbucks Gift Cards and more. How do you enter to WIN? Just publish your profile any time by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 19.
Got technical questions? Call Project CAP at (855) 372-0070. Need to contact IIABNY? Email Julie MacConnell, the association's marketing and communications director.
Big 'I'-Backed Legislation Streamlining Agent Licensing Passes Full U.S. House IIABA is praising the U.S. House of Representatives for overwhelmingly approving the bipartisan insurance agent licensing reform bill, H.R. 1155, the "National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013" or NARAB II yesterday by a 397-6 vote.
The bipartisan bill was introduced by House Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas) and Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) in March with 42 original cosponsors. The bill currently boasts the support of 86 bipartisan sponsors.
NARAB II would build upon regulatory experience at the state level, promote consistency in agent and agency licensing and improve marketplace responsiveness. The legislation would provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing while preserving state insurance regulation and consumer protections. This pragmatic bill would achieve much needed reciprocity in producer licensing and help policyholders by permitting greater competition among agents and brokers and giving consumers greater choices.
NARAB II passed the full House in two previous Congresses by voice vote. It also received strong bipartisan and bicameral support in the 112th Congress. The Senate companion bill, S. 534 by Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) was also introduced in March, currently has 24 bipartisan sponsors, and passed the Senate Banking Committee by voice vote in July.
What Do You Think? We Need Your Opinion How satisfied are you with the New York State Insurance Fund? What about the state Department of Financial Services or Department of Motor Vehicles? Is national flood insurance reform important to you? How about the agent's role in the health insurance exchange or New York's business climate?
By completing this short survey, you will help us focus our legislative and company advocacy on the issues that are most important to the success of your business. Your opinion means a great deal to us, that's why we need to hear from you.
Give us 5 minutes of your time, and your voice WILL be heard. Take the Short Survey.
Benefit Walk on Long Island is Start of More to Come The commitment independent insurance agents and brokers have demonstrated to helping children with life-threatening conditions continues. Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Team Trusted Choice is behind The Walk For Wishes® 5K Run/Walk, the first in a series of events involving you, your co-workers, clients, friends and community. The walk will take place Sept. 29 at the Dowling College/Brookhaven campus in Shirley.
Please register hereEmail, Print and Hang this SignPost this on your social media channelsProud sponsor of @MakeAWish Walk for Wishes. Please join us to build wishes in our community! @ Trusted_ChoiceLeaders: Encourage your staff to attend, consider sponsoring an office team.
More info: E-mail Julie MacConnell.
Still Time to Register for Private Screening of 'Overdraft' Now eclipsing $16 trillion, America's debt is the number one economic crisis facing the country today. The nation's economy has a direct impact on your agency's ability to survive and thrive. Please join us at 4 p.m. Sept. 24 in Melville for a special IIABNY member private screening of "Overdraft," a powerful documentary about the debt crisis in America. Former Pres. Bill Clinton; Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker, Erskine Bowles, co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Travelers Companies chairman and CEO Jay Fishman are among the key business, political and economic leaders featured in the documentary who share the factors that have contributed to the debt and possible solutions. Read more and register...
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Changes to Hynes Convention Center Entry Procedures - Bag Searches
In light of the recent Patriots' Day tragedy that happened only yards from the Hynes Convention Center last month, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has decided to institute a policy of bag inspection at all entrances to the building.
If you are carrying a bag, please be prepared to submit it for a brief inspection by MCCA security personnel whenever you enter the Hynes this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Help us show the city that Anime Boston is Boston Strong by moving quickly and efficiently through the line so we can minimize the impact on our traffic flow.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please direct any questions about this or any other security policy to Shamus Mahan, our Head of Security. He can be reached here on our Contact Page.

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1 Sterkfontein Caves, Cradle Of Humankind, Gauteng
The World Heritage Site where the world famous early human remains of 'Mrs Ples' and 'Little Foot' were discovered, Sterkfontein is the world's richest hominid fossil site. more
2 Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Iced with spectacular dripstone formations, Cango is one of the longest and largest cave systems in the world. Explore 2 routes through its 5.3km of tunnels – 1 on well-lit walkways, the other a hands-and-knees adventure deep into the cavern. more
3 Sudwala Caves, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
One of the oldest cave systems on earth, its dolomite chamber measures 70m in diameter and 37m in height. Amid rock formations sculpted over aeons, evidence of some of earth's oldest life forms have been found in the limestone.
4 Echo Caves, West of the Strydom Tunnel, Limpopo
The natural caverns here contain impressive stalactites and stalagmite formations. See the Crystal Palace, one of the most beautiful halls in the cave, and visit the museum. When struck, the rock formations inside the caves produce a ringing sound – hence the name Echo Caves. more
5 Cathedral Cave, Golden Gate Highlands, National Park
This enormous cavern measures 250 m in length and 50 m in depth. For a short time each day, sunlight pierces its darkness revealing brilliant stained-glass coloured lichens. The cave houses a colony of rare bald ibis, and was a site of worship for the BaSotho people. more
6 Wonder Cave, Kromdraai, Gauteng
Believed to be 2, 2-million-years-old, the cave system contains impressive drip stone formations and is home to a bat colony. A favourite Gauteng spelunking spot – abseil into the cave then get down and dirty to explore its depths. more
7 Makapansgat, Mokopane, Limpopo
This world-famous archaeological site has several caves, and has yielded numerous fossils of Australopithecus africanus, our ape-man ancestor. Take a tour of this fascinating site, starting at the Arend Dieperink Museum. more
8 Klipgat Cave, Walker Bay Nature Reserve, Hermanus, Western Cape
Middle Stone Age artefacts, bone tools and human remains have been discovered in this cave. Its windows provide dramatic views over the ocean and the Walker Bay Reserve. more
9 Wonderwerk Cave, Kuruman, Northern Cape
This ancient cavity is estimated to be 2, 3 billion years old. San cave paintings dating back 10 000 years have been discovered, and more recently, man-made artefacts, thought to be at least 2-million years old. more
10 uKahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal
Some 60 caves and shelters, many of them rich San rock art sites, are found throughout this mountain World Heritage Site. Overnight in one of the caves, where camping is permitted, for a quintessential 'Berg experience. more


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Closeness of Norvelt Pharmacy owners, workers, customers makes everyone feel like kin
Big isn't necessarily always better, just ask Peter and Robin Maida, pharmacists, owners and operators of the Norvelt Pharmacy.
A family-run business, Norvelt Pharmacy has been operated by a member of the Maida family since it opened its doors 52 years ago, and the comfort and quaintness that made the pharmacy so popular is still evident today.
"I really can't imagine being anywhere but here in Norvelt," Peter Maida said of the business and his profession.
Maida said that although he lives in Greensburg, he was born and raised in the little town in Mt. Pleasant Township and will always consider it home.
"My roots are here," Peter Maida said. "I could sell tomorrow and go anywhere that I want to go, but I choose to stay right here."
The pharmacy is on Mt. Pleasant Road in Norvelt and was originally located across the street from where it presently stands.
"My parents started this business," Peter Maida said of Peter and Sari Lux Maida, who operated their pharmacy at the original location for years before it was destroyed by fire in 1978.
The Maidas also owned the property across the road from the ruined site and, never missing a beat, temporarily moved their business until a new pharmacy could be built on the vacant lot.
The new pharmacy opened for business in 1979 and has remained at the site since.
Peter Maida joined his parents in business in 1990, then made an offer to purchase the business as his own in 1995.
Peter Maida met his wife Robin while the two attended the University of Toledo. The pair set up shop together, working side by side in the pharmacy on a daily basis.
Originally from Cleveland, Robin Maida was pleasantly surprised by the hometown charm and friendliness of the people when she moved here.
"Robin was a little shocked when she first moved here," Peter Maida said. "It was a big adjustment for her, but a good one. She just couldn't get over how friendly everyone was and how good-natured people are around here."
While other pharmacies might offer extra services or retail items, Norvelt Pharmacy focuses on taking care of the prescriptions and health concerns of their customers.
"It's all about our customers. That is our main focus here," Robin Maida said. "They know us and we know them, and knowing them and knowing about them is a very important part of our business."
The business is manned by the Maidas and two part-time clerks. They handle everything as they enjoy the closeness and comfort shared across the board by staff and customers.
"We know just about everyone that comes in here by name," clerk Nancy Logan said. "It's a very friendly atmosphere."
"We see everyone that comes in and we see them when they leave," Robin Maida said. "There isn't a large group of clerks or pharmacy techs who handle your prescription. We do it ourselves."
Peter Maida said that he always enjoys when there are several customers in the pharmacy at the same time because, chances are, they know each other.
"Where else can you go and see people waiting and standing around talking to each other about their lives and catching up," Peter Maida said.
Peter Maida stressed that really knowing your customer is essential to being a quality pharmacist.
"You have to know your customer," Peter Maida said. "You have to know them, know their history and be willing to take the time to make sure that what they have been prescribed is something that they can take, and if not, then call their doctor and see what they can take. It's up to us to make that call. Other places may tell you that you have to call your doctor, but that is what your pharmacist is supposed to do."
Another plus to the pharmacy is the attention that is paid immediate to each customer.
"A 15-minute wait here is a long wait," Robin Maida said. "We usually have you in and out, but if there is a wait, it's never a long one."
The Maidas accept and work with most medical insurances, keep their prices right in range with the larger facilities, but feel the personal touch and friendly atmosphere of their little pharmacy is priceless.
"My roots are in pharmacy and my heart is here in Norvelt," Peter Maida said. "Making a point of knowing everyone is just my style. It's our style of caring and it's our way to be the best at what we do."
Norvelt Pharmacy is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Marilyn Forbes is a freelance writer.


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Waiters and Bartenders needed!
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DrinkMaster Bartending School is the only school in Boston that offers direct employment opportunities. Through our partner company New Dimensions Inc., You have an opportunity to apply for a job directly with us. Just last year alone New Dimensions hired over 700 bartenders and waitstaff to work part-time at catering events throughout the Boston Metropolitan area. The following is a list of some of the venues we have paid our employees to work at.
- The New England Patriots Football Games
- The Boston Red Sox (600 Club)
- Home and Garden Magazines "Wedding of the Year"
- The PGA Senior Golf Tour
- Graduation Parties
- Private House Parties
- The Presidential Debates at JFK Library
- Sail Boston
Catering is a great way to break into the industry and looks great on a resume. We are looking for bright, articulate individuals who have an eagerness to serve others. Show us why we should hire you!
Requirements: Our Catering 101 Class is required for every applicant regardless of prior experience. All Bartenders must have their Master Bartender certification.
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Miller Brewing Company Wins Retailer Kudos
Award based on surveys of off-premise retailers.
LAS VEGAS--Miller Brewing Company was awarded the Preferred Supplier Award from CM Profit Group LLC at the NACS show in Las Vegas.
The award is based on in-depth research and surveys of off-premise retailers, and was given to Miller for having the highest ratings for overall performance. Miller was also named most improved domestic supplier. This is the fourth year that CM Profit Group, a beverage consulting, training and search firm has conducted this research of buying decision makers at off-premise chains and the first year Miller has been top-rated.
In accepting the award from CM's Carol Lynn Breedlove, Jeff Schouten, Miller Brewing group director, said, "We have to work hard and with the retailers interest in mind to be the preferred supplier." Noting Miller's slogan, "Making beer work best for you," he explained, "we help retailers understand the beer business and consumer in order to grow their retail business. We are talking to them more about strategies, profitability and the beer consumer, in addition to execution — you still have to do the basics well. It's that thought leadership approach that makes the difference."
Research is conducted among a group made up of 40 percent c-stores, 40 percent supermarkets and 20 percent mass, drug and other. The survey asks these retailers to rate the performance of national suppliers and beer and malt beverages.
Schouten added, "This award means a lot because it is what our customers are saying about us."


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Welcome! I've been operating hostels most of my life (see Our Story). I started this hostel in 1998 after seeing a need for more hostel beds in Portland. Born on the east coast in our smallest state, Rhode Island, I moved to my father's homeland, the Pacific Northwest, when I was 15. With a degree in counseling from The Evergreen State College and training as a carpenter, what better credentials can one have to create and operate hostels. So here I am enjoying an incredible life! Some of the things I enjoy are traveling, hanging out with my staff and travelers, and playing soccer on our team.
Guten Tag! I visited Portland for the first time in 1998, the year we opened the hostel. After spending six months in South Africa, and many trips within Europe, this was just another travel adventure. Little did I know, that I would call Portland and the hostel my home. After graduating from college, I moved here from Germany in 2002. I love what Oregon has to offer: hiking along the Oregon Coast or in the Columbia River Gorge with its many waterfalls, skiing on Mt. Hood, biking around Portland, watching $3 movies at the Mission Theater, free concerts in parks all summer long, great local micro-brew beer, … I hope your experience in Portland and Oregon will be memorable, too!
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Hello! I'm a Portland native, born and raised just a few blocks from Rose City Park. I traveled quite a bit after high school, mainly in Europe and Hawaii, and I lived in Chicago for a year, but Portland is always calling my name! I moved back eight years ago and finished my Bachelor's at Portland State University. These days I consider myself a stay at home mom who works a few days a week at this really wonderful Hostel! I have lots of favorite Portland spots, for kids and adults, so stop me in the halls and say hi anytime!
Hi there! Welcome to Portland! I am a California girl who has fallen in love with the Pacific Northwest. I was born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles but found adventure in traveling to San Francisco every other weekend, eventually calling it my home for the last 5 years. I initially started out interested in travel and tourism management but floated towards a sweet barista gig at this quintessential neighborhood cafe and worked hands on in the bicycle advocacy community for a nonprofit in San Francisco. It was very rewarding being a part of both those teams but in spring of 2015, I felt ready to leave the hustle and bustle of city life and made the big gesture, and made my way to Oregon. I was lucky enough to … continue reading
I'm from Wilmington North Carolina, a beach town two hours east of the capitol Raleigh on the east coast. After living there most of my life with some traveling in between, I decided I wanted to move my base of operations and opted for the mountains of Oregon over the Appalachian mountains of NC. In March I got in touch with and was offered a volunteer position on a produce farm on a property located at the base of Mount Hood, packed my bags and was on my way! I now live a just a block from the hostel, and in my spare time I enjoy playing soccer (going to Timbers Games!), walking/exploring the city, listening to records/live music … continue reading
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Hello there. I hail from the heart of Ohio, full of rolling corn fields and college football. I lived and roamed in and out of a few cities there before moving to Portland in October of 2015, which I have been loving ever since. A traveler at heart, I have been to several countries in Europe, a few in Africa, and more than half of the states in the U.S. Next on my list is either Central or South America to brush up on that college Spanish I am losing fast. An educator, artist, and goof-ball at heart, my interests lie in the melding between art, movement, and mindfulness, specifically yoga and meditation. I also like to get down… continue reading
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Bigg Boss 5 ex-contestant Akashdeep Saigal is in complete mood to make peace and compromise with all his ex house inmates with whom he once had a tiff. During an interview with Rediff.com, Sky aka Akashdeep apologised to all those in the house with whom he fought.
"I apologise if my behaviour has hurt anyone. When I entered the show, it was difficult to mingle with everyone in the house as contestants had different ways of living and mindset. I didn't enter the house with any strategy. Staying in the house was not a cake walk. The conditions were so different that everyone fought with each other," Sky said.
So does that mean that Akashdeep indirectly wants to apologise to Mahek Chahal with whom he had a high voltage fight during their stay in Bigg Boss 5 house? The nation must have definitely remembered that unfortunate day when Mahek got blasted verbally by Akashdeep.
In a pit of anger, he told her, "I know what you are. I know what you do in Goa. Maine tujhe logon ko nauchte hue dekha hai (I have seen you scratching men). He added, "Balbir ko jaanti hai ke nahin? Aage bataaon?" However, Mahek Chahal broke down in tears after hearing all this. Getting insulted and hurt so profoundly on a National TV is an obvious issue for a celebrity to do nothing except to bear the pain.
Possibly realising such a grave mistake, Sky indirectly told sorry to Mahek in the interview. Though for any woman on earth, this kind of insult is intolerable, but Mahek, you can give Sky another chance.


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Changing scapes, it wasnt long ago that i revisited the old rooftops of Berlin after spending a
summer painting at the very heights, watching the rooftop chimneys blow and the factories pump
A slow change was all around you, very silently clear! although you were surrounded by the
rambling berlin streets of friedrichain no sounds could be heard above the buildings. But you
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A grandma block table runner made from Riley Blake fabrics, and some ancient fabrics from my stash. I was sad to use the last piece of that mottled orange. See my cute spider web quilting in the black
Very clever spider webbing! I love decorating for Halloween. This is an attractive piece without being "cutsey". I hope you don't mind if I borrow your idea for the spider web!
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I am now officially a spin fisherman for the next 1-2 months.
I broke my 4 wt around september, and was too lazy to mail it in. Then thursday i went out to fish, and had my 8 wt in hand and slammed the car door on all 4 of the ferrules. I thought i escaped unscathed, however when i was inspecting them the largest male ferrule broke in my hand.
I just bought new flyline for my 8wt less than a week and a half ago. I got Jim Teeny's "chuck and duck" line, which is a pretty sweet line for the flycaster who likes wide loops. But it is still a 55 dollar investment that i have only used twice, and i am a poor college kid.
So that makes both my fly rods. Both are TFO's, and i forgot to mail in the warrantry card on both of them. However i still have one of the warrrantry cards. If i am lucky i will be able to convince my dad to mail up an extra flyrod to me, and i will be back to flyfishing in no time.
I already went out spinfishing once, since i broke my 8 wt. I was fishing on the lower gallatin, and when i was changing spinners i didnt even think of it, but i set my reel down in sand. So now my reel makes a grinding noise when i reel it in. It is a 50 dollar shimano 5000 series reel that I managed to ruin.
The worst part of the week, was the girl i asked out for valentines, turned me down. All in all, i have had much better weeks.
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While this is great news, no growth comes without its pains. WPCentral has reported that many developers are noticing delays with their submissions. Previously it took about 72 hours for a submitted app to be approved and published after being submitted. In Microsoft's April edition of the Windows Phone Developer Newsletter, the Redmond giant confirmed, "due to high submission and update volumes, the app certification process is continuing to take longer than it has previously." Microsoft is now advising that the process can now take up to 7 days and it is recommending that developers who are planning for a specific release date to plan accordingly.
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1. Mozarrt (Posts: 301; Member since: 08 Oct 2011)
Played a little on my old HTC Mozart, the market has most certainly improved. Quality of the apps is also much better than what I now find on Android.
Can't find a single twitter app which looks as good as the average Windows Phone twitter app.
2. greyhulk (Posts: 162; Member since: 30 Jun 2010)
That's my one major gripe with Android. The apps are just ugly. iOS wins with respect to both looks and functionality, WP7 has looks, Android just has the functionality.
Love the way WP7 apps look, I just wish they would get more updates and added functionality. Right now, WP7 is the red-headed stepchild and the last platform companies bother to update with new features.
4. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011)
tweetdeck,official twitter app etc look the same on android as it does on ios...also personally i prefer functionality over anything else.
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I agree. I would have loved to keep my Windows Phone as my main device, but the 3rd party apps can sometimes be lacking in quality and selection. Hopefully it's improved in the 6 months since I've used it.
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Graduates of the University of Northern Colorado's School of Theatre Arts and Dance continued to advance their careers in the first few months of 2011.
- Ryan Grassmeyer filmed a television commercial for Sears that will air both nationally and internationally. - Scott Foster filmed a national commercial for Country Buffet.
- Elyse Porterfield has been cast in a Fox Network television pilot called Drama.
- Aaron Young is a member of the cast of the musical Cinderella at Beef & Boards DT in Indianapolis.
- Teya Patt is appearing in the play Heavier Than at the Boston Court Theatre in Los Angeles.
- Eric Sweany is starring as Roxie Hart in a production of Chicago at Flatrock Playhouse in North Carolina.
- Catherine Pilafas will appear in an upcoming episode of the television series In Plain Sight, which airs on the USA Network.
- McKayla Marso has been cast in the next national tour of "Spamalot," which begins in September 2011.
- Andy Kelso has been cast in the Two Rivers Theatre Company production of "Jacque Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris." The show opens May 21 and runs through June 5.
- Kier Kirkegaard and Joey Taylor were in several recent episodes of the ABC hit TV show "Glee."
- Jake Mendes just completed filming on "Basis of Decision," a project for the NYU Senior Film Festival, and is currently rehearsing for The Man In The Iron Mask: The Musical" for the Emerging Artists Theatre Festival (NYC). Once that is completed he will begin rehearsals for a new musical called "Basement View" for the Unkown Artists Theatre Company (NYC).
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- Kimberley Kral has been cast in the short film project "Jack and Jill," which will shoot this summer in Las Angeles.
- Denver-based alumni Jace Smykil and Amamnda Earls are currently appearing in the Evolution Theatre Company's production of the rock musical "Breach" at Denver's Avenue Theatre.
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- Sarah Anne Harkness has decided to attend Emerson College in Boston rather than University of Southern California as previously announced. She was offered a place in the Theatre and Community program there along with a $20,000 fellowship.
- Three current UNC School of Theatre Arts and Dance Musical Theatre majors have been cast in the Arvada Theatre Company's summer production of "Hairspray!" The show is scheduled to performs from June 17 to July 17th at the Arvada Center. This professional production also features STAD alumni Julia Perotta, Amanda Earls, Salli Melfi and Heather Doris in the cast.
- Kaylah Wood has accepted a new position in Taiwan. Kaylah is a contracted teacher for a company called Studio Classroom, a branch of Overseas Radio and Television. http://studioclassroom.com/ Studio Classroom is an English teaching program that produces three monthly magazines, two daily TV programs and one daily radio program. Kaylah is an English teacher on two different daily TV programs, a scriptwriter, touring performer, and TV editor for them. The English learning program airs in Taiwan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Hawaii, LA, New York, Vancouver and San Francisco. Through the company, Kaylah was also contracted for work as a voice over for cartoon characters for the new Asian/ European program "Choobies". Choobies is produced in both Chinese and English and Kaylah is the voice of the main character for the English production.
- Pearl Thomas, who just completed a national tour of "Disney Live - Mickey's Magic Show," appeared recently on an episode of the ABC TV series "What Would You Do?"
- Jesse A, Kahat-Taillon has founded her own internet company, SavyDiva.com. The company is based in Quebec City, Canada.
- Alumnus Andy Kelso appeared in selections from "To Hell and Back," staged March 29 at Ars Nova in New York City. - Alumnus Jason Veasey appeared in the limited run of "Spidermusical," which played at the Mint Theatre in New York City in March.
- Alumna Victoria Matlock has moved up to the leading female role in the Broadway production of "Million Dollar Quartet." Matlock succeeds Elizabeth Stanley in the role of Dyanne
- Alumna Autumn Hurlbert has been cast in a new Off Broadway musical "Tomorrow Morning," Laurence Mark Wythe's musical about "coupling and uncoupling," that originally played in London and Chicago.
- Jodie Grundin was cast in an episode of the TV series "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant."
- Alena Watters has been cast in the Broadway musical "Sister Act." The musical will begin its previews on March 24 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Watters recently concluded a one-year run as an original cast member of the Broadway hit "The Addams Family Musical."
- Lanny Boyer, a Theatre Education/Musical Theatre alumnus, was recently awarded Teacher of the Year Honors as Drama Teacher/Director at Daily Middle School in the Del Valle School District of Austin, Texas, where former Acting emphasis graduate Jade Day is teaching math.
- Derek Hanson has joined the national tour of the Broadway musical "Shrek." Hanson recently completed a two-year national tour of "A Chorus Line."
- Whitney Hayes will appear on "The View" on March 4 as "the face of Avon" in a parody commercial on skin aging.
- Amber Downey was recently hired as a stage carpenter at PCPA Theatre Conservatory in Solvang, Calif.
- Hannah Brooks is now the production manager for the Canyon Concert Ballet Company of Fort Collins, Colo.
- David Byrant Johnson has been hired to play Danny Zuko in Grease" this summer at the Onley Theatre Company in Maryland.
- 2009 alumnus Kevin W. Riggall has been hired as the assistant carpenter for the national tour of the Broadway musical "Avenue Q." The tour plays in Denver March 1-13 at the Ellie Caukins Opera House.
- Victor A . Morris recently completed work on two upcoming feature films -"Restless" and "Wake Before I Die." His other credits include appearances in several films including "Sleepless in Seattle."
- Anthony Reimer has been cast in the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of "Cactus Flower" in New York City. The show opens March 10 at the Westside Theatre Upstairs.
- Elyse Porterfield recently filmed an episode of "CSI" and has been cast in a small role in the upcoming feature film "Water For Elephants."
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- James May and Scott Kruse were just cast in the premiere of a new musical by Roger Bean called "Summer of Love." The show is being produced by Music Theatre West in Los Angeles and will be performed April 1-17.
- Anna Pfannenstiel will be singing in a January benefit concert in New York City in honor of Patti LaPone.
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The service scripts you have in the config above look made up. Are
those some scripts or wrote or are you actually using sys V inits?
Also, can you include a complete log segment? it's quite hard to debug
someone's problem with only partial information.
Really, I don't want to hear "It should work, I've done everything
right" since clearly something is wrong. I as have many people here
built several if not dozens of these clusters and we are making
suggestions where we have seen the most problems.
It's always funny how the software engineers are never to blame for
there software not working until I prove to them that it's there
fault. Not trying to be a jerk, OR point fingers but open your mind a bit.
Sometimes fencing can be hindered by simply being logged into the device while
the cluster is trying to talk to it. First Gen iLO's and some APC
firmware have problems with this.
Whats the output of ...
cman_tool status
cman_tool nodes
cman_tool services
Are you sure that all the nodes have the right cluster config?
ccs_tool update /etc/cluster/cluster.conf ?
What are using you using to manage the config? ricci/luci,
system-config-cluster, vi?
Can we see a "real" cluster.conf?
Finally, are you my chance using the HA-LVM stuff to manage disks
across nodes or are you using GFS?
As I said above, and you clearly agree, something is not right and the
more information you can share, the better.
Okham was right for the most part.
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 10:00 PM, Dusty <dhoffutt gmail com> wrote:
> Addendum, and a symptom of this issue is that because node1 does not reboot
> and rejoin the cluster, the service it was running never relocates.
> I left it in this state over the weekend. Came back Monday morning, the
> service had still not relocated.
> It is not fencing. It is not fencing. Fencing works. Fencing works.
> On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Dusty <dhoffutt gmail com> wrote:
>> I appreciate the help - but I'm saying the same thing for like the fourth
>> or fifth time now.
>> Fencing is working well. All cluster nodes are able to communicate to the
>> fence device (APC PDU).
>> Another example. The cluster is quorate with five nodes and four running
>> services. Am pulling the plug on node1. I need service1, that happens to be
>> running on node1 right now, to relocate ASAP - not after node1 has rebooted.
>> Node3 is a member of the cluster and is available to accept a service
>> relocation.
>> I have cluster ssh logged into all nodes and am tailing their
>> /var/log/messages file.
>> 14:57 "Pulling the plug" on node1 now (really just turning off the
>> electrical port on the APC).
>> About five seconds later....
>> 14:58:00 node2 fenced[7584] fencing node "192.168.1.1"
>> 14:58:05 node2 fenced[7584] fence "192.168.1.1" success
>> --- Right now the service SHOULD be being relocated - but it doesn't! ---
>> -- a few minutes later, node1 has rebooted after being successfully fenced
>> via node2 operating the APC PDU.
>> 15:03:43 node3 clurgmgrd[4813]: <notice> Recovering failed service
>> service:service1
>> Second test now - doing the exact same thing, but this time really pulling
>> the plug on node1.
>> Everything happens the same except node2 fencing node1 has no effect
>> because I've simulated a complete node failure on node1. It is not going to
>> boot.
>> On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Corey Kovacs <corey kovacs gmail com>
>> wrote:
>>> The reason I was pointing at the fencing config is that the service
>>> will only re-locate when fenced is able to confirm that the offending
>>> node has been fenced. If this can't happen, then services will not
>>> relocate since the cluster doesn't know the state of all the nodes. If
>>> a node get's an anvil dropped on it, then it should stop responding
>>> and the cluster should then try to invoke the fence on that node to
>>> make sure that it is indeed dead, even if it only cycles the power
>>> port for n already dead node.
>>> Given you description you should experience the same "problem" if you
>>> simply turn the node off. Nomally, when you turn the power off (not
>>> pull the plug) then boot the node, the cluster either should have
>>> aleady fenced the node, or it will fence as it's booting. Looks odd
>>> but it's correct since the cluster has to get things to a known state.
>>> After the fence and before the node boots, services should start
>>> migrating. All of this you probably know but it's worth saying anwyay.
>>> Basically, if your services only migrate after the node boots up, then
>>> I believe fencing is not working properly. The services should migrate
>>> while the node is booting or even before.
>>> So it appears to me that when you power the apc yourself, or pull the
>>> plug on the node, you have the same condition.
>>> The way to really testing fencing, is to watch the logs on a node and
>>> issue
>>> cman_tool kill <cluster memner> and tell cman to fence the node.
>>> One thought, can all your cluster nodes talk the APC at all times?
>>> -Corey
>>> On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Dusty <dhoffutt gmail com> wrote:
>>> > Fencing works great - no problems there. The APC PDU responds
>>> > beautifully to
>>> > any node's attempt to fence.
>>> >
>>> > The issue is this:
>>> >
>>> > The service only relocates after the fenced node reboots and rejoins
>>> > the
>>> > cluster. Then the service relocates to another node. This happens well
>>> > and
>>> > without fail.
>>> >
>>> > But what if the node that was fenced refuses to boot back up because,
>>> > say an
>>> > anvil fell out of the sky and smashed it, or its motherboard fried?
>>> >
>>> > This is what I am simulating by pulling the plug on a node that happens
>>> > to
>>> > be running a service. The service will not relocate until the failed
>>> > node
>>> > has rebooted.
>>> >
>>> > I don't want that. I want the service to relocate ASAP regardless of if
>>> > the
>>> > failed node reboots or not.
>>> >
>>> > Thank you so much for your consideration.
>>> >
>>> > --
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>>> > Linux-cluster redhat com
>>> > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-cluster
>>> >
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An Assumption Parish sinkhole's edge collapsed following increased underground seismic activity for a third time in 16 days, leaving areas on or near the sinkhole temporarily off limits to response workers, officials said.
An out-of-use sinkhole access ramp, which had been cracked Monday after a previous round of tremors, slumped into the sinkhole Thursday along with trees on either side of the ramp and a corner of the earthen well pad linked to the ramp, parish officials said.
John Boudreaux, director of the Assumption Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said the latest tremors were detected about 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Thursday under the sinkhole and near a failed salt cavern suspected of causing the sinkhole.
The tremors were the same kinds of "very long period" events, linked to fluid and gas movement underground, that had been detected earlier this month, he said.
Work was halted only at the slurry-filled sinkhole's surface, state Office of Conservation officials said in a news release Thursday.
The nearly eight-month-old and more than 13-acre sinkhole near the Bayou Corne area has remained in this fairly steady pattern since March 13, a condition characterized by tremors, work stoppages and slough-ins, with occasional burps of hydrocarbons and debris.
Experts have known for months that tremors precede edge collapses and other side effects, but the pattern this month appears to be cycling at a faster rate than previously.
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Boudreaux said it will probably be next week before work can be resumed following the latest tremors because small parts of the well pad were still breaking off and falling into the sinkhole as of Thursday afternoon.
Since March 13, authorities ordered two day-long work stoppages at the sinkhole and vicinity. During that span, two post-tremor slough-ins swallowed about 1.25 acres and many trees.
In a separate development, experts and Texas Brine officials have opened discussions on whether to drill one or two new, 2,000-foot wells into the western side of the Napoleonville Dome, officials said.
The wells would be used to create places deep inside the salt dome for installation of a seismic array previously deployed in another Texas Brine cavern.
Some geophones, which pick up underground tremors, were removed from the cavern Wednesday because officials want to focus on monitoring it, Boudreaux said.
Recent tests have shown the cavern, Oxy Geismar No. 1, is closer to the edge of the salt dome than once thought. That has raised worries about its structural integrity, since the cavern that failed, Oxy Geismar No. 3, also was close to the dome's outer surface.
Though officials have said Oxy 1 is currently stable and the cavern's internal pressure is being maintained, Boudreaux said the geophones can require adjustments that might involve removing them from the cavern, which could risk dropping the cavity's pressure.
Sonny Cranch, spokesman for Texas Brine, noted that other elements of the seismic array remain in place, including two sets of geophones deep underground. He said removal of geophones from Oxy 1 had been under discussion for a few weeks.
Cranch added the company has made progress on the early phases of homeowner buyouts, signing up 86 homeowners for talks and conducting pre-appraisal inspections on 40 of their homes.


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BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gokhan Ozturk knows that bullets have been flying with alarming regularity on the streets of Winnipeg. But exactly what role the local concert promoter has played in the recent outbreak of gun violence isn't as clear.
Ozturk, 23, told a U.S. federal court Thursday he is ashamed of the potential damage he has caused by arranging to have at least 22 handguns brought into his hometown. Only three have been recovered -- all in the hands of local criminals.
"I've been thinking a lot about all I've added to the corruption of society. I was only feeding that fire," Ozturk told Chief Judge Daniel Hovland. "I'm not proud of what I did. I know I've let a lot of people down."
Ozturk pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic firearms and the drug ecstasy and was sentenced to 57 months behind bars. His parents and several other relatives made the six-hour drive from Winnipeg to witness the sentencing hearing. They declined to comment following court.
Lawyers made a joint recommendation for a sentence in the range of 57-71 months based on Ozturk's youth, prompt guilty plea and lack of criminal record.
Hovland told him he could have faced up to 50 years behind bars if he committed the same crime in many other U.S. states.
"I know I am very lucky to be in this position. I know I can get a second shot, show that I'm not a loser," Ozturk said. "I will do something positive with my life after this."
Ozturk has spent nine months in custody since his January arrest, which leaves him with another four years to serve. He will be eligible for early release in January 2013 after serving 85 per cent of his total sentence.
Ozturk could also be given a further reduction if he agrees to co-operate with American and Canadian justice officials regarding ongoing investigations into the case, court was told. Ozturk told court Thursday that several other Winnipeg men were involved in the year-long crime but have yet to be arrested.
"I believe you have some good connections and sources in the Winnipeg area and that you have information that could be, and should be, provided to officials. But that's your choice," Hovland said.
Ozturk told court the idea to launch an international smuggling operation was launched in a Winnipeg bar in late 2007. Ozturk met two U.S. college students -- Thomas Scher and Curtis Rolle -- who were visiting for the weekend.
"We got to talking about a lot of things, and they started saying how easy it was to get guns out of the U.S. and into Canada," Ozturk said. "It just hatched from there."
Ozturk, who was struggling to make money by promoting concerts at local nightclubs, was sold on the idea. He knew a couple local men who could provide him with ecstasy to be used as payment. In turn, Ozturk said he traded the guns to other men in the city.
"It was an easy way to make money," he said Thursday.
Rolle and Scher agreed to buy a variety of firearms from several outlets in the Minot area. Rolle purchased the weapons, then smuggled them into Canada with Scher. This was done on at least eight occasions and involved at least 22 semi-automatic handguns of various makes.
They would meet Ozturk in Winnipeg and be paid either $1,000 cash per weapon or with ecstasy tablets. Scher and Rolle admitted they sold 1,800 doses of the illegal drug to people in North Dakota, then pocketed the profits. After their arrest in December 2008, the pair agreed to assist police.
Scher began speaking with Ozturk in conversations investigators recorded. A meeting was set up for Jan. 22, 2009, in a parking lot in Minot. Ozturk drove to North Dakota believing he was going to meet a potential new client, as arranged by Scher. In fact, it was an undercover police officer.
Scher, 20, was given one year in jail after pleading guilty this past summer to selling ecstasy he received from Ozturk in exchange for the guns. Scher is a former Winnipegger who had been attending Minot State University on a football scholarship. Rolle, 23, was given the same sentence in August.
Defence lawyer Josh Lowther said Thursday that Ozturk was an equal participant in the criminal enterprise.
"He wasn't a ringleader. He was on equal footing with the two accused," Lowther said. He said Ozturk would be willing to work with police on both sides of the border in their ongoing investigation.
"The time I've had in custody has given me a lot of time to focus on my life and the mistakes that I've made. This is not a situation I want to be in again," Ozturk told court. "I want to do something positive for society rather than put a burden on it. I want to be a pillar in my community."
Unfortunately, the real impact of Ozturk's crime may never be fully realized.
"It's certainly not inconceivable that one of these guns smuggled across the border has already been used in a homicide," Mike Sutherland, president of the Winnipeg Police Association, recently told the Free Press.
He notes there has been a disturbing wave of recent shootings, many which have involved handguns. Several cases, such as this summer's shooting at a Winnipeg wedding reception that left an innocent bystander dead, remain unsolved. Sources say it is possible the North Dakota weapons have been used in some of those incidents.


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THE Somerset Vikings Rugby League Club begin preparation for their 2013 campaign with pre-season training which starts tonight (April 3) at Old Morganians Rugby Club from 7pm.
This season sees the Vikings tenth anniversary, the club having been formed in 2003.
It all seemed a little bit fanciful at the time. The words "Somerset" and "Vikings", and "Rugby League" did not really seem to go together.
The Vikings of old never advanced as far as Somerset however much they may have pillaged in the North of England.
Certainly Rugby League had struggled to extend its boundaries much beyond the M62 corridor.
The South West of England was, and still is, renowned as a stronghold of the Union game.
Ralph Bridgeman, president of the Somerset Vikings, said: "Initially there was some hostility towards the idea of Rugby League here in the South-West, but this has largely died.
"Rugby League is played in the summer and thus the respective seasons only briefly overlap.
"At the top level of the game it is not unusual for players and coaches to move between codes and there is a growing recognition that the skills, although subtly different, are complementary and equally deserving of admiration."
The Vikings are now on a sound financial footing, thanks to their long time key sponsors Smedegaard Pumps, who took an interest in the Vikings since their parent company and head office is based in Denmark.
Coincidentally Smedegaard also celebrate their 30th year in the UK this year, so the partnership will be a joint celebration.
"We are looking forward to another exciting season," added Mr Bridgeman.
"Having survived and enjoyed a modicum of success, especially in the last two years, we have set our sights on growing.
"This means a significant increase in funding, a renewal of our search for a ground we can call our own, and the recruitment of more and better players to build on this success. Development of our youngsters is clearly a priority."
The Vikings first game this year will see them playing host to old friends and rivals Gloucester Warriors on Saturday, May 11 at the new home of the Vikings at the Bridgwater ground of Old Morganians RFC.
With the launch of the new second team the club is welcoming new players, whether they are people who want to learn the game, or established rugby union players who would like to play sociable summer rugby. All are welcome.
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THE funeral will take place today of a boy who won widespread admiration for his courage and determination in battling a rare skin condition.
Connor Marsden passed away last week at the age of 17 surrounded by his family.
He died from skin cancer after developing a tumour on his leg.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, at 10am, at St Mary's Blackbrook, on Blackbrook Road, followed by a service at St Helens Crematorium.
Through all his young life Connor had suffered from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) an extremely rare condition which can cause the skin to break and blister at the slightest knock.
His family said he faced every challenge with the "same smile and sense of inner strength".
Connor, the youngest of three brothers from Blackbrook, had a tumour removed in 2010, but it came back at the end of March and doctors gave the heartbreaking news that there was nothing more they could do.
His sister-in-law Shauny Craven, 24, told the Star: "He was in severe pain a lot of the time. But it was the same old Connor, smiling and getting on with things.
"He has fought all his life and the cancer was just something else for Connor. To a certain extent, he took it in his stride and carried on.
"He was very intelligent, so would have known what was going on. At the moment everyone is trying to be strong for his mum and dad (Catherine and Allan). It's not hit everyone yet, but you can never prepare for something like this.
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Shauny said the family wanted to thank hospitals and carers who looked after Connor throughout his life.
These included Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey and St Thomas and Guy Hospitals, nurses at the charities Macmillan and EB, disability nurse Alison Sutch and Connor's carer at Ashurst Primary School Pat Buckley.
Connor's mother Catherine has requested just family flowers at the funeral, but donations to Jackie Denyer EB nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital would be welcome.


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The Beach Boys' 50th Anniversary reunion celebration is well underway with a major international tour, their highest-ever Billboard albums chart debut with That's Why God Made The Radio – and to top it all off, their new greatest-hits collection 50 Big Ones was just released last week to critical acclaim!
Learn more at the Beach Boys Facebook page!
It's a great time for lovers of the good old days, and CraveOnline is about to make it that much better with a full remasters giveaway of every Beach Boys album!
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The remasters package, with all newly-remastered titles, will also include 50 Big Ones. Fans can also win a really nice 12 x 15 Beach Boys lithograph.
Check out the list of albums you'll receive:
Surfin' U.S.A.
Surfer Girl
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Shut Down, Volume 2
All Summer Long
The Beach Boys Today!
Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)
Beach Boys Party!
Pet Sounds
Smiley Smile
Sunflower (stereo mix only)
Surf's Up (stereo mix only).
These releases mark the stereo debut of Smiley Smile and Beach Boys Party!, while The Beach Boys Today! and Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) are being released in stereo for the first time in their entirety.
Keep up with the band at TheBeachBoys.com.


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Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes.
I'd add to #1 that I'd like to see more variation even within the romance and romantic suspense genre - new locations and cultures, for example.
And I'd like to see more Christian novels that actually have Christian characters facing challenges around their life and faith. I've read too many over the last couple of years where the faith elements were so light, the only difference from a general market novel was the lack of sex and swearing. There's more to being a Christian than that!
Bravo, lola! So agree. And there certainly is more to being a Christian - we fail, we succeed, we obey, and we don't. Thank you for this.ReplyDelete
I asked a young Navy fight student a question along this very line. He is a 21 yr old sold out believer who reads fiction like a machine. He is also from Colorado Springs,an Evangelical island of faith in a state that is far from Christian. When I asked him if he had ever read Christian fiction he replied, "Oh you mean those stories that read like Little House on the Prairie? Not for me."
There are many men who read but as you have observed most of those live and work in a world very different than Amish Pennsylvania. But the real problem is not that there are no good novels that appeal to male writers. They have to deal with an industry that has decided to try and force them into its mold. A young man who flies jets, cave dives for a hobby, and hangs out with mostly unbelievers will not and should not be limited to a mold that doesn't reflect the world he lives in.
Excellent, Tim. Exactly. And although you and I might know how to mine those novels from the mass of other Christian novels, a young man such as this one has not the time nor the desire to have to dig deep for them. Great points. We keep hoping somebody's listening. Thank you, Tim.ReplyDelete
Interesting post! I also know several people who aren't interested in reading Christian fiction, including Christians themselves. If there were more books in the CBA market that portrayed an authentic story without preaching, I wonder if we could reach more readers -- including non-believers.
Thanks for sharing this!
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Tessa, thanks for your thoughtful comment. There are some truly amazing writers in Christian Fiction. Talented, noteworthy. However, some of them who write the more authentic literature are a bit harder to find. The "preachy" thing depends on who's reading, don't you think? Some unbelievers bristle at the mention of a character praying. Some "Christian" novels (as lola pointed out) barely mention a passing glance at prayer or God so there's nothing there to "preach". I've had unbelievers read a couple of my novels, and although they mentioned that parts of the stories were a bit "didactic" for them, in my case they aren't my target audience although I'm grateful for them taking a chance on a "Christian" novel. The gospel will be included in some capacity in my books because it's at the core of life decisions. However, I include the raw side of people's conditions, circumstances, problems too. For contrast. Of course it's up to each author how they choose to write. For Christians it's between them and the Lord.
Thanks again, Tessa.
Great post, Nicole. I give each point you listed a hearty 'Amen!'. As both a voracious reader and a somewhat new author of Christian fiction, I'd like to see more stories featuring characters struggling with real-life issues within the context of a Christian world view. Let's see relatable struggles and heroes and heroines wrestling with the gritty, messy side of life. Let's be less concerned about 'offending' a highly conservative and often judgmental audience and more focused on writing great books that appeal to a wider audience.ReplyDelete
Well said, Heidi. A Christian's walk does not depend on the opinion of others. It's direct communication with the living God and the conviction of the Holy Spirit. The "offended" card is way out of control. Nobody forces anyone to sample a book. The terrible retail policy at most Christian bookstores (those that remain) will refund in full the purchase price of books returned because of being "offended".
I would like to say I realize that the way my stories are written would/might offend some of the Christian readers you refer to (definitely not my intent but I'm not forfeiting the integrity of the stories I write to avoid risk of "offending").
It's important to note here that Christians as the Body of Christ are "highly conservative" in the comparison to the world/secular humanism. However, this doesn't exclude us from depicting the world and the struggles of people of faith accurately and realistically. And, as you stated, it doesn't deserve to have our Christianity challenged or under suspicion - especially in a public forum.
Thank you, Heidi, for your thoughtful comment.
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Richmond County sheriff's deputies were called to help with crowd control at Augusta Mall on Friday morning as hundreds gathered to buy the new Air Jordan shoes.
Police estimated that 500 people were crowding the mall entrances at 7 a.m. in hopes of buying a pair of the sneakers, which sell for about $180 and are a re-release of a 1996 design said to be one of the most famous in the Air Jordan line.
At one point, crowds were ordered out of the mall after a disturbance in line, according to police scanner traffic.
Eric Harris said he bought a pair of the sneakers after waiting in line since 4 a.m. He said there was a lot of shoving and that deputies threatened the crowd with pepper spray before they were ordered outside.
Harris and his friends, who always buy Jordan shoes on their release dates, said lines are usually long but that this was one of the worst they could recall.
"It's Christmastime," Harris said. "Everybody wants their kids to have them."
In Huntsville, Ala., police used pepper spray to calm unruly crowds lining up for the shoes outside a mall Thursday morning. News reports said the crowds gathered were seeking bands to ensure they could buy the shoes later. WAFF-TV reported that many refused to leave for medical treatment after being pepper sprayed.


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DJ Makeovers
A soulful pop singer hailing from Adelaide, Australia, Sia Furler is artistic, insightful, and passionate about the visual portion of being a musical artist. While she may be recently known for her hit record "Breathe Me" and writing songs for Christina Aguilera, Sia already looks forward to dropping out of the spotlight. "I hope to put out this album and then be out of your lives forever," she jokes. We hope not too soon. Her skill at arts and crafts and her penchant for wrapping all electronics in decorative paper ("I hate the look of electronics"), as well as her slight obsession with nail polish, are reflected in her living space, which is no less than a trove of quirky second-hand pieces and homemade art projects. She gives us a tour of her favorites, from her closet to the future kid's room.
The Look
J'Approve by Kate Hardy jacket
Vintage top from Uzbekistan
American Apparel leggings
Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony shoes
"I'm a bit of a vintage lady. I'm really a troller; I really like to get down to the bottom of that dusty old trunk, and I will scope for hours and hours."
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NBC entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt reportedly is angry at Leno after the comedian mocked the network's declining ratings on his 'Tonight Show'
Jay Leno might be in a feud with NBC entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt. The host of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" reportedly angered the network's exec after poking fun at NBC's ratings struggles and its dropping ranking.
"For the first time in history NBC is going to finish fifth in the ratings period," Leno said during his monologue in a February 28 edition of his late-night show. "We are behind the Spanish-language network Univision - or as we call it here in Los Angeles: Cinco de Ratings."
"It's so bad, 'The Biggest Loser' isn't just a TV show anymore; it's our new motto," he continued taking a jab at one of NBC's shows. "It's so bad, NBC called Manti Te'o and asked him to bring in some imaginary viewers."
According to New York Times, Greenblatt wasn't amused by these jokes and immediately fired off an e-mail to Leno. The two later exchanged a series of tense e-mails, with Leno defending himself by pointing out that late-night stars poking fun "at their masters."
A representative for Leno refused to comment on the report, while Greenblatt could not be reached for comment.
This feuding rumor came just weeks after it was reported that NBC had prepared to replace Leno with Jimmy Fallon as the "Tonight Show" host.


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A Pumpkin Prayer
Dear God,
As I carve my pumpkin help me say this prayer.
Open my mind so I can learn about you (top of pumpkin).
Take away all my sin and forgive me for wrong things I do. (clean inside)
Open my eyes so Your love I will see (cut heart shaped eyes)
I'm sorry for turning mynose up to all you've given me (cut cross shaped nose).
Open my ears so your word I will hear (cut Bible shaped ears) Open my mouth so I can tell others you're near (cut fish shaped mouth)
Let your l ight shine in all I say and do! (place candle in and light it)
My kids and I cut pumpkins tonight and we wanted to share this with you. Below is the pumpkin my son designed on BHG.com using their stencil maker.