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Super Mario Galaxy
Review by Cenedarprime
"Mushroom 18 to tower, we have liftoff, maximum momentum attainted. Next stop, Comet Observatory!"
Every once in a while, a game comes into every gamer's life that reminds he or she why they love playing video games so much. And for me at least, Super Mario Galaxy is one of those games. I haven't enjoyed or been so fully engrossed in a game since, well, Super Mario 64. Everything about this game is spot on perfection to me.
So how does the gameplay of this outing compare to Mario's previous adventures. Well, his repertoire of moves from Super Mario 64 has returned, with a couple tweaks and additions in place. He still defies the laws of gravity and physics with his outstanding acrobatics, with an arsenal of triple jumps, wall jumps, backflips and long jumps at his disposal. And since his adventures have reached space, his gravity defying abilities do just that, defy gravity.
Your head will spin as Mario leaps from planetoid to planetoid, different gravitational forces pulling on him at all times. One minute you could be right side up, running around normally until you hit what looks like an edge, but viola, Mario flies through the air, gravity pulling him to the underside of your planet, where he can run and jump as freely as always. You'll be sideways, upside down, and flying in all directions.
This is both a blessing and a curse. Mostly a blessing as there are now a slew of gravity based puzzles that add even more depth to this huge game. The only downside would be that if you get motion sick easily, this might not be the game for you. But overall, the gameplay is simple and fun to pick up and play, a hallmark of Mario's legacy. My one gripe is that I still feel there could've been more missions, and even more galaxies to explore.
This is a very pretty game. Mario is as round and stout as ever, his short little form bouncing all around space, which has been animated vividly with color and style. Environments are varied, from frozen, snowy peaks to entire planets of hot, red molten lava. And let me tell you folks, there is nothing quite as enjoyable as sending Mario through one of the many Launch Stars in the game, seeing him fly like a comet through open space, leaving a sparkling trail of space dust behind him. Enemies are colorful and varied, from buzzing bugs to Piranha Plants to giant burrowing moles and space alien Goombas. Mario has some new outfits this time around, each one giving him new abilities as well as a snazzy new look. My personal favorites would be the Ice Flower, turning him into a blue, shimmering translucent ice man that can walk, skate, even wall jump off of water and waterfalls, and the Flight Star, a goodie unlocked near the end of the game that gives Mario a cool black and red outfit and the power of free flight.
From the fires of Bowser's stages to the whipping winds of Gusty Garden and the buzzing bees of the Honeyhive Galaxy, this game looks clean, colorful, and wonderfully imaginative and detailed.
Now, this is easily one of my favorite aspects of this game. I never before imagined that having fully orchestrated music would add so much to a Mario title. But from the beautiful, lighthearted theme of the Comet Observatory, to the grandiose, triumphant tunes of the Good Egg and Gusty Garden Galaxies, the music in this game is a wonderful blend of real orchestra and synthesized sounds that really capture the essence of a Mario title. I love the remixes made of some the classic Mario themes as well.
Mario, Bowser, Peach, and others return with their occasional spoken words and assorted sounds that they always have made. Don't expect to hear much actual dialogue, as the words are usually in subtitles on the bottom of the screen. But Mario's assorted whoops, grunts, and cheers are all here and all sounding wonderful. So I have no complaints.
Even after you beat the final encounter with Bowser the first time, there is still plenty to do in this game. For example, after beating the final level once, you open up a dozen or so "Purple Coin" missions for any remaining stars (not to mention a chance to pick up any you might not have grabbed before facing the brute). And if you beat Bowser again with all 120 stars in tow, you unlock the chance to play through as Luigi, who jumps higher but is harder to stop when running. Beat the game with Luigi with all 120 stars? You'll just have to see for yourself. While there isn't a HUGE amount of replay value here, it is enough to still draw you into the game longer and definitely feel good.
Score Recap:
Gameplay- 9
Graphics/Presentation- 10
Music/Sound- 10
Replay value- 9
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 01/18/08
Game Release: Super Mario Galaxy (US, 11/12/07)
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SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA)- Police arrested two celebrities this weekend in Downtown Shreveport.
KSLA News 12 has learned that the rapper known as "Rick Ross" was arrested in Shreveport Friday night for possession of marijuana. His real name is William Leonard Roberts II.
According to the police records, a strong odor of marijuana was detected from his room at the Hilton in Downtown Shreveport. No word at this hour of how much marijuana police found.
Shreveport police also arrested Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Peters. He's from Queen City, Texas and played college football at the University of Arkansas.
He is charged with loud music and disturbing the peace.
Both were booked into Shreveport City Jail, summonsed, and released.
Roberts was in town to perform at the Bay Bay Birthday Bash at the Kokopellis nightclub. Peters was one of the celebrity guests.

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I recently finished playing through The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask through the Wii Virtual Console. By no means is this a comprehensive review, but general impressions of the game. I am no tech specialist, so I won't common on certain detailed aspects of the game like graphics.
First of all, I can't believe I missed out on this game when it first released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000. I was a diehard Ocarina of Time fan, and have played through that game multiple times. My 13 year old opinion of Majora's Mask was that there was no possible way it could live up to the lofty expectations of Ocarina of Time, so I didn't play it. I couldn't have been more wrong.
Many aspects of Majora's Mask exceed the precedent set by Ocarina of Time. For one, the storytelling of Majora's Mask is far superior to that of Ocarina of Time. Whereas Ocarina of Time followed the standard Legend of Zelda story (with the exception of the time travel mechanic), Majora's Mask contains a story unlike any other in the series. The dark tone set at the beginning of the game when you realize that without stopping the Skull Kid, the moon will come crashing down into Clock Town, destroying the city, creates a sense of urgency I have experienced in few other games. This sense of urgency quickly becomes a panic as the three day time limit nears its end. Furthermore, side quests abound in this game, and they involve very interesting stories about the characters and locations in Termina.
The temples and boss battles in this game are incredibly fun, although they are a bit easier than those found in other Zelda titles. The scaled down difficulty makes sense though, considering there is a limited time to complete them.
Before playing the game, I read a forum on tips to enjoying this game. One of the most common recommendations was to play this game without a guide or walk through. I completely disagree. Although exploration and discovery is part of the fun of any Zelda game, I missed out on a lot of things by trying to play the game without a guide. You can attempt to wander around, talk to everyone, and do all the side quests, but inevitably will miss key quests because some of them are only available at certain times during the three day cycle. For instance, if you don't visit the Romani Ranch before a certain time in the three day cycle, almost all of its side quests are gone unless you play the song of time to reset the game clock to day one.
Additionally, I missed out on many masks and other items and information that would have made playing through this game significantly easier. I completed the first three temples without a guide and within the standard three day time limit. This was extremely satisfying, although I was in somewhat of a panic each time the 5 minute countdown began during the night of the final day. Had I not finished these temples, I may have not continued to play the game. In my opinion, losing an hour or two's worth of progress can be so frustrating that I often won't return to the game because I don't want to repeat areas I have already completed. Having a simple guide would have saved valuable time I wasted running around aimlessly in Termina Field looking for where I was supposed to go, and also would have pointed me towards the inverted song of time, which slows down the game's clock. In other words, I wish I had used a guide from the beginning, at least to find all of the masks, if not to solve puzzles and progress through temples.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this game to anyone who missed out on it 12 years ago, or anyone who played it but did not get the full experience because several masks or side quests were not found. It is a Zelda game in every way you can imagine, with a unique mask system and story that differentiates it from all other entries in the series. If you own a working Nintendo 64, Wii, or Wii U, do yourself a favor and play this game now.
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A wealthy businessman, Malcolm Foxworthy, has kidnapped both the only daughter and only son of business rival Harold Carter. His plan is simple: he wants to hurt Harold Carter very, very much. So, he arranges to have his daughter treated most cruelly and a video of her suffering to be sent to the man.
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Glistening Christmassy stalls with lovingly decorated roofs, sparkling lights and an atmospheric programme of events – the Stuttgart Christmas Market is the perfect place to while away some time from 29 November to 23 December 2017.
Enjoy the 25-day festive season atmosphere in the state capital of Baden Württemberg. Set in the middle of the city centre, the long-established and magnificent array of stalls stretches from the "Neuen Schloss" and "Königsbau" to the "Karlsplatz" and "Schillerplatz" squares with the "Alten Schloss" and then on to the "Marktplatz" square via the "Stiftskirche" church.
We look forward to welcoming you at one of the biggest and oldest Christmas Markets in Europe.
29 Nov to 23 Dec 2017
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Sunday: 11am - 9pm
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It's been known that children who play musical instruments do better in certain things like composition, math, spelling, and reading. Children who play musical instruments tend to have higher levels of self confidence, so encouraging your child to play a musical instrument is always a good idea. But if you insist your child to play, you can be met with refusal and resistance to practice. To prevent your child from being a resentful player, don't impose punishments just because they didn't practice or are not playing very well.
Rather than assign a musical instrument for them, let your child choose as children are likely to change to their minds. Participating in a rent to own musical program will provide you with basic guidelines for the time your child decides which instrument to stick to and giving them the freedom to change their minds about the instruments they play.
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You can take your child to a qualified music store if they're having difficulty deciding what to play because there are people there who can explain instruments as well as give demonstrations.
When your child has finally settled on what musical instrument they wish to play and begin the process, frustration is normal. It looks so easy when other people play musical instruments. A good musical instrument instructor will take them slow enough through the process that they won't get overwhelmed, but they will also avoid boring them. To receive a better response, a musical instructor should mix more popular music with the classics.
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The chairman of a civilian border watch group invited by an Arizona senator to address state lawmakers has been referred to by a watchdog group as a "vitriolic Mexican-basher" who courts white supremacists.Read More »
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The ink is barely dry on Arizona Competitiveness Package, but business groups and Republican lawmakers have at least one more batch of economic incentives they hope to push through the Legislature this session.Read More »
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To the irritation of minority Democrats, the Republican-led Arizona Senate is on record as supporting Wisconsin's Republican governor in his fiscal belt-tightening efforts that include restricting collective bargaining for public employees.Read More »
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Providing Arizona's governor with an armed force that operates separately from the National Guard — and thus from federal control — is vital to the state's continuing defense, some Republican lawmakers insist.Read More »
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With Republicans in firm control of Arizona's government apparatus and Sen. Russell Pearce leading the Senate, more aggressive laws against illegal immigration seemed certain to emerge from the 2011 legislative session. But cracks are showing in the reputed Republican bastion built on dominance in the Arizona Legislature and Governor's Office.Read More »
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I always enjoyed watching the WWF as a kid. Ultimate Warrior wasn't my #1 favorite wrestler (I'm more of a Randy Savage and Bret Hart kind of guy), but he was entertaining to watch. I always thought it was hilarious how unrealistically high-energy he was, running to the ring, fist-pumping, and violently shaking the ropes. I will always remember how terrified I was as a child when Papa Shango put a curse on Warrior and black stuff started oozing from his scalp (LOL).
And, I still have my Ultimate Warrior Wrestling Buddy. At least he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame before he died. R.I.P. Warrior.


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Tower Bridge, the Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge and London Bridge all connect across to the City of London are within the borough. The Tate Modern Art Gallery, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Imperial War Museum are within the borough. Borough Market near London Bridge is probably London's most famous food market.
Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Bed Linen & Towels, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, DVD, TV, vacuum cleaner, internet connection, heating
Drying Rack, Hair Dryer, toilet, shower, washbasin , bathtub, Heated towel bar, mirror
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THONOTOSASSA — Two teens and a child were injured Thursday afternoon after the sport utility vehicle they were riding in hit a guardrail on Interstate 75 just north of Interstate 4.
Nick Doerr, 15, of Brooksville and Katie Maloney, 15, and Shannon Maloney, 10, both of Land O'Lakes, were taken to Tampa General Hospital with minor injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said Nicole Maloney, 39, was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer north on I-75 in the left lane when a small, blue car pulled into traffic from the shoulder — cutting her off.
Maloney lost control of the SUV while slowing down, and the it slid on the wet road, troopers said. It spun onto the grass and hit a guardrail twice.
Doerr and Katie Maloney were not wearing seat belts and were ejected, troopers said.
The driver of the car came back and talked to Nicole Maloney briefly before driving away before troopers arrived.
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Viewers vs. Doers
Do You Watch Cooking Shows for Entertainment or Inspiration?
To help consumers stay healthy, cooking networks can make an effort to not normalize overconsumption, and instead offer more healthy recipes
Cooks who enjoy watching cooking shows for recipes can learn to modify recipes to be more healthful or look to other recipe sources
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Pope, Lizzy, Lara Latimer, and Brian Wansink (2015). Viewers vs. Doers. The relationship between watching food television and BMI. Appetite, 90, 131-135. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2015.02.035.
Do you watch cooking shows for cooking and recipe inspiration or to be wowed by the tempting culinary mastery of celebrity chefs? According to a new Food and Brand Lab study, if you often cook from scratch and source your recipes from TV, you are likely to weigh about 11 pounds more than if you watch cooking shows for entertainment and don't often cook! "One reason for this phenomenon may be that often the recipes portrayed on TV are not the healthiest and allow you to feel like it's ok to prepare and indulge in either less nutritious food or bigger portions," says co-author Brian Wansink, PhD, Professor and Director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, and author of the new book, Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life.
The Cornell team, lead author Lizzy Pope, PhD, RD (now Assistant Professor and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Vermont), Lara Latimer, PhD, (now a Consultant & Lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin), and Brian Wansink, surveyed 501 women ages 20-35 to assess their cooking habits and how they obtained new recipes. They found that those who obtained recipe information from cooking shows and often cooked from scratch weighed an average of 11 pounds more than those who watched food TV but didn't often cook and those who looked for new recipes in print, online or from in-person sources.
These findings, published in Appetite, indicate that it is advantageous for cooks to gather recipe information from sources other than television. "Because many cooking shows normalize overconsumption and gratification, it comes as no surprise that viewers' culinary habits are negatively influenced," says lead author Pope, "This is why it is so important for cooks who enjoy watching these shows to recognize these influences and learn to modify recipes to be more healthful or find recipes from other sources."
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A parish council clerk will step down to take up a job closer to home.
Nigel Moore, who has been Buckhurst Hill Parish Council clerk since May 2012, is to leave the position come July.
Mr Moore has decided to leave the council to start a new job closer to his home in Kent.
He said he was sad to be leaving the council but pleased to be giving up the long commute.
"Buckhurst Hill is a great place.
"I have really enjoyed working with the local community and will be sad to say goodbye to the many friends I have made as parish clerk."
Mr Moore said he was proud of all the council had achieved in his time there, including making the library more accessible for the community.
"The council has also launched a string of community initiatives like the Saturday Cinema and the forum for older people and it has a strong programme for the coming year."
Council chairman Aniket Patel said: "Nigel has played a key role in the parish council and I am very sorry to see him go.
"I and my fellow councillors wish him well with his new role."
Mr Patel added: "I would encourage anyone with the skills and enthusiasm to help us build on the last two years to apply for the position."
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Search For Missing One-Year-Old Girl
Chillicothe Children's Services was asking for help finding a one-year-old-girl.
The Chillicothe Gazette reported police found the girl to be missing when they began an investigation into suspicious injuries to a five-month-old.
Children's Services removed two other children from the home, but had not located the one-year-old.
Police said the disappearance did not meet the requirements to issue an Amber Alert.
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Frameworks for study of occupations and professions; occupational structure and mobility in American society in relation to adult socialization and career development; occupational and professional associations and society.
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Have you ever wondered why Americans work so hard or why people work for pay at all? And what explains why some workers in low-paying service jobs seem content if not happy with their work and interactions with clients? And why are non-whites and women segregated in particular types of occupations and industries and why do they, on average, make less than their white and male counterparts?
In this course we will explore the sociology of work, occupations, and labor markets to answer these questions and more. We will focus on the way that social structures, such as states, business organizations, occupations/professions, and more affect workplace dynamics and workers' life chances. Along the way we will encounter three different readings that will further shed light on these questions. The first explores the nature of "good" and "bad" jobs and how they came to be in the 21st century. The second presents an intimate and fascinating portrayal of luxury hotel workers, focusing on the strategies they use to find meaning in their work and how they rationalize working with extraordinarily demanding high-class clients. Our final text will take us to the blue collar world of Baltimore in the 1990s to critically examine why less-educated African American men fare worse in the local job market than their similarly situated white counterparts. By the end of the quarter you should be critical of modern working arrangements and realize that they are far from natural.
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Understand how and why the capitalist workplace has changed over time.
Have a basic understanding of how sociologists study and theorize about work and the workplace.
Develop an understanding of occupations, professions and how they continue to exist in capitalist societies.
Understand the labor market and how institutions sort different types of people into different types of jobs.
Become aware of how the institution of work has shaped the lives of workers and their families in the past and present.
General method of instruction
This course will be mostly lecture and discussion based. Additionally, we will read three books, no more than two chapters before each class. There will also be one or two documentaries.
Recommended preparation
Although this is a 400-level course, I do not require particular sociology prerequisites. As the quarter progresses, I will make an effort to illustrate how and why the course concepts are considered sociological.
Students interested in stratification and inequality will be especially interested in this course.
Class assignments and grading
There will be two exams, a midterm and a final. Both exams will be multiple choice with a small written component. There will also be a short, 3-5 page paper where students describe a work experience and use the information from the course to analyze their experience. At the beginning of most lectures, I also will ask an open-ended, credit/no credit general question based on the readings. Students are allowed to miss two or three of these short "quizzes." Finally, students will be graded on their participation during class discussions.
Midterm: 25 percent Final: 25 percent Work Experience Paper: 20 percent Reading Quizzes: 20 percent Participation: 15 percent


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New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): Accusing Congress party of playing politics over the Uttarakhand floods, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Aggarwal on Thursday said the ruling party is looking for votes rather than providing relief to the victims.
"The Congress is taking everything lightly and the required foodstuff could not be catered to the victims as Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi did not gave the green signal to do so as he returned to work after a week," Aggarwal said.
Gandhi, who was earlier blamed by the opposition for not visiting Uttarakhand, visited the flood-hit state on Monday.
The Congress, however, rejected the criticism by the Samajwadi Party, saying that it was important to provide relief and rescue. (ANI)


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Famed DB5 includes hidden machine guns and a bullet-proof shield - but no ejector seat.
James Bond's famous Aston Martin car, complete with hidden machine guns and a smoke screen, is up for grabs for a cool £3 million ($A4.5 million).
Swiss millionaire Thomas Straumann put the vehicle up for sale in Britain with the price tag, the Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag said.
Straumann, a shareholder in a dental implant firm, bought the Aston Martin DB5 in 2006 and spent three years restoring the car driven by Sean Connery as the fictional British spy in Goldfinger and Thunderball.
After buying the car for $US2.7 million ($A2.65 million) at a US auction, Straumann had 3000 hours of work put into its overhaul, according to NZZ am Sonntag.
Its famous JB007 licence plate aside, the Aston Martin boasts machine guns hidden behind retractable headlights, a smoke screen and a bullet-proof shield.
But one notable absence is a gadget Straumann chose to eliminate during the makeover: the ejector seat.
A touring exhibition dedicated to the world's most famous licensed killer, Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond, will open at Melbourne Museum on November 1 and run until February 23, 2014.It will feature another of the Aston Martin DB5s that appeared in the film Goldfinger.


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'Obama' T-shirt
works on soooo many levels. Luv it!
Since the Democrats can't decide who they want to go against McCain in the upcoming Presidential Election, maybe they should combine both candidates for a super one.........An Ad by Hogeschool-University - BrusselTags: politics, president, election, obama, presidential, mccain, you decide 2008, decide 2008, clintionAdded 10 Years Ago from Hubrussel


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Faith is a gift from God
Published: Oct 10, 2013
"If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying 'I repent,' you must forgive them."
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" – Luke 17:3b-5
When my sibling and I were children, we would often tax our mother's patience. During those times, she would look towards heaven and say, "Lord, give me faith." I suppose faith to deal with us.
The people in our lives often stretch our patience. Whether it is our children, spouse, family members, friends, coworkers or our neighbors, they bring us to that point when we need God's strength to guide us. Even in the church, we need God's strength to help us deal with our Christian brothers and sisters.
In our world, many express faith in the environment, the people and things around them. People have faith that something favorable will take place, for example investments for the future will be sufficient to take care of retirement needs.
Scientists have faith that successful research will bring about greater advancements for a better world. The ill patient has faith that the diagnosis of the specialist will initiate a cure and ultimately, improvement in health.
The faith the world has is different from Christian faith. The Christian faith, which is God's gift, is centered in Jesus Christ. We believe that God's promise in Christ will be fulfilled.
In the above text, Jesus instructs His disciples to forgive those who offend them. Not only does he tell them to forgive the infractions of others, but He commands them to do so over and over again.
Therefore, we who follow in the train of the apostles have a Christian duty to forgive. Jesus implores us to forgive and keep on forgiving.
When a brother offends, you show him his faults. Yes, you may rebuke him for his infraction. However, after bringing it to his attention, should he repent, forgive him.
Yes, it is difficult to forgive someone who has offended you over and over again. As humans, we are not generous with our forgiveness. It is easier for us to seek and dispense revenge than to forgive.
There is a story about two boys who had been confronted by another boy. One of the two boys said to the other, "Pastor said in church that we should forgive 70 times seven."
"Ok," said his friend, "I will count. When I get to 490, let him have it."
It is difficult to forgive someone who has consistently done you harm. In fact, it is easier to be like that little boy – count to 490, then get your revenge.
Jesus commands us, instead, to forgive. In order to do this, we all need to have our faith strengthened. Consequently, when Jesus told the apostles what is required of them, they immediately acknowledged their weakness and deficiency of faith. They quickly responded, "Increase our faith!"
Faith is a gift from God, which we need to help us cope with our daily challenges. This is something we should pray for daily because without God, forgiveness is difficult.
When we lean on Jesus and rely upon him to guide us, we can live according to his commands. Then, we can deal with the pains and hurts caused by others. Amen.
• Rev. Samuel M. Boodle, pastor at The Lutheran Church of Nassau, can be reached at P.O. Box N 4794, Nassau, Bahamas; or telephone: 426-9084; e-mail: email@example.com; website: www.Nassaulutheranchurch.org.


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Blue Cheese Date Wraps Recipe
- 12 Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon strips
- 36 pitted dates
- 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1. Cut each bacon strip into thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.
- 2. Carefully cut a slit in the center of each date; fill with blue cheese. Wrap a bacon piece around each stuffed date; secure with wooden toothpicks.
- 3. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Yield: 3 dozen.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 44 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Reviews for Blue Cheese Date Wraps
Average Rating
"I made this for Thanksgiving once and now my family wants it all the time. My only suggestion is to use the larger dates This is delicious !"
"Awesome!! This was a great hit as a Thanksgiving appetizer. I'm not a fan of jalapeños so I was so excited to find this great take on the "stuffed jalapeño" dish. Thanks!"
"I use cream cheese for the filling and everyone begs for more."
"top of line recipe seems a little odd but totally awesome"
"oops. I meant chicken livers!"
"We used to make them with sauteed chicken lovers in addition to the water chestnuts."
"I was wondering if anyone had the recipe for bacon wrapped water chestnuts. I know it has brown sugar and soy sauce, but that is all I know."
"My Mom always made bacon wrapped chestnuts when I was a kid, and I loved helping her wrap the bacon around the chestnuts. It was simply whole chestnuts with 1/3 of a slice of bacon wrapped around, secured with a toothpick, and baked at 350 for about 15 minutes until bacon was crisp. I remember serving those appetizers to our friends and family, and we couldn't get enough!
"Yummy! Even good cold!"
"Not being a big fan of blue cheese, I think maybe cream cheese or even a cheddar or whatever is your favorite cheese would work as well."
"I Thought That This Was Quite Tasty and I Used A Maple Cured and Peppered Bacon...The Maple Seamed to Compliment the Dates!Thanks for Sharing This Recipe.Chef' Tami L. Conklin Hanks"
"Perhaps you can substitute apricots for the dates?..."
"Where are the apricots? "I decided to sweeten them up a bit with dates and apricots....""


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Oatmeal Pullover
Oatmeal Pullover
This fitted pullover is knit from the top down and requires very little yarn. The body is generous in length featuring deep ribbing and raglan sleeve shaping. The 3/4 length sleeves require no shaping and are fitted to flatter. The entire garment is knit in the round and requires absolutely no seaming. Perfect for trying on as you go for that perfect fit.
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky (shown in Wheat 402)
10 US/6 mm dpns, set of 4
10.5 US/6.5 mm dpns, set of 4
10.5 US/6.5 mm circ needle, 24in
10.5/6.5 mm circ needle, 36in
Tapestry Needle
4 stitch markers
11 sts and 16.5 rows = 4in/10cm in St st on larger needles
To fit bust: 28(32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)in
pattern can also be downloaded at janerichmond.com


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Mariah L.wrote a review of Baffin Impact Winter Boot - Women's on December 23, 2010
Heaven in a boot!
Got'm, love'm. They feel like heaven in a shoe! They are so plush and cushy. I wish my other shoes were as comfy. They are light weight, not heavy, however they are stiff. That is because the liners come up atleast mid calf. They may develop a bend to them as they get worn in, but Baffin should create an optional shorter version of the liner. I am more then pleased with them though. They are bulky looking, but someone even told me they were cute!I am able to drive the car with them on no problem, I can cross my legs with them on and not feel awkward, and can now walk in the deep snow instead of the snow-packed icey walkways. In fact, I can walk all over the place now with no worries.Sizing- I wear a 9; I used to try and squeeze my feet into an 8 1/2, but then I grew up. With the liners on, that is kind of what I feel like I am doing. The fit is snug and I can feel some preasure on my big toe, however, without the liners they would be fine I am sure. The liners give you that extra security, keeping the boot on your foot. They shouldn't be roomy with the liners in I don't think anyway. I was also wearing midweight wool socks. It isn't uncomf., but more form fitting, as I said, giving you more security like custom boots would I guess.Did I mention they are warm? My feet were not sweating in these in or out doors with wool socks on. They do a great job of regulating the temp.
I am attaching a picture of them tightened and secured.


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Reasons to Play Baseball
Choosing to play baseball can be a turning point in a young person's life. A handful of players will have the kind of talent and drive that will give them the opportunity to play the game professionally. That is clearly the vast minority. However, becoming a part of a team and getting outside and working to improve one's skills can provide lessons that will pay off throughout a person's life.
Part of a Team
Playing baseball can teach a player about the importance of teamwork. For example, if a team is tied going into the bottom of the ninth inning and then gets its leadoff runner on first base, in order to get the potential winning run to second base, the next batter will often lay down a sacrifice bunt so the runner can get to second base. If the subsequent batter gets a hit to drive in the winning run, he might get the credit, but it couldn't have been done without the sacrifice bunt. That player might not get the attention, but he is just as vital when it came to winning the game.
Exercise in Fresh Air
This is an important part of playing a team sport outdoors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the obesity rate among young people tripled between 1978 and 2008. If young people are outside running around, exercising and practicing baseball, they will be in better shape and live a healthier lifestyle.
Individual Accomplishment
The skills in baseball are not easy to learn. Players who can hit, throw, field and run the bases often feel pride with each new skill they add. This helps drive home the concept that if you work hard you can learn new things and accomplish a great deal that you were not able to do before. This lesson translates well beyond the baseball field.
This is perhaps the most basic concept of all. Players get out on the field and they hit, run and catch and it's a very enjoyable activity. Youngsters want to have fun. Whether they are playing a video game, playing outside or going on a vacation, young people want to have fun.


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Mayday Parade Tour dates 2017
Mayday Parade tickets are on sale right now on ConcertPass. ConcertPass is your number one destination for all Mayday Parade concerts tickets as well as concert dates and extensive tour information. On ConcertPass you'll find Mayday Parade tickets at great prices across an excellent range of seating options. We'll let you pick your seats from our interactive maps so you can find the seats that are right for you. All Mayday Parade concerts tickets come with our ticket integrity guarantee, with all tickets guaranteed or your money back. You'll find tickets for thousands of concerts and events on ConcertPass, so please feel free to browse around. Be a part of the action and witness great some performances right now, buy your tickets for Mayday Parade today, so you don't miss out.
Sep 15 2017 3:30 AM
Riot Fest Chicago - 3 Day PassDouglas Park
Sep 15 2017 11:00 AM
Riot Fest Chicago - FridayDouglas Park
Oct 21 2017 8:00 PM
Mayday Parade in Honolulu
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Ok, so we've made a decision. Originally we were going to post information about CookieCon here on the forum, our FB page, put it on our web site, and send it to our newsletter subscribers. We had no idea that there would be as much interest in it as there has been. In order to increase the chances of those who have already heard about it and expressed interest, we are not going to send it to our newsletter subscribers (of which there are about 7,000) nor post it on our web site until after June 1st (when the tickets will go on sale.)
So anyway, those of you who have expressed concern that you may not be able to get in, we're "holding back" on sharing this with more people - so that will increase your chances.
We are going to list the tickets on Friday June, 1 at 7:00pm Mountain Time (6pm West, 8pm Central, 9pm East - International people will have to figure it out for your country.) We suspect that we will get slammed pretty hard at that time, so here are some tips:
Please make sure that your billing address is up to date and matches what is associated with your credit card. The most common reasons for credit cards not going through is a mismatch of the address. If you want to save time (which you will), create an account with Karen's Cookies ahead of time, so that you'll just be signing in, adding it to your cart, entering your card number, and submitting it.
I plan to put a link to the product page on cookiecon.net and on this forum.
We will be taking phone orders, but we only have ONE phone line. I imagine it will be tied up if you try and call. Please do not depend on placing a phone order. If you can do it online - all the better!
You can place an OFFLINE payment if you plan on using paypal or sending a check. Also, if your credit card isn't going through for some reason, you'll want to place the order with "offline payment". This is just an option to finish your order without entering a credit card. It submits the order along with an order number so we'll be able to see that you did indeed effectively reserve your spot.
If you go to purchase a ticket but it is listed as out of stock, that means that all spots were reserved, but PLEASE don't give up there. We will have some people who drop out, or change their minds, or don't come through, or whatever. From there we will look at our "Waiting List". To get on the waiting list, there will be a button you can click on right there on the product page. You will need to fill out a little form and submit it.
Please include your phone number and a valid email address on that waiting list form. Also, Please include your email address and phone number when you place a successful order as well. We will need to get a hold of people if there are changes to the program and for other reasons I'm sure.
Ok, just wanted to throw that out there. We've had people from just about every state in the nation express interest, along with people from at least 6 or 7 other countries.
Ok, that's it for now. I will post more if I think of anything else that might help. I wish so badly that we could accommodate those of you who want a spot guaranteed, but we need to be as impartial and fair as possible.
Have a fantastic weekend.


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Miniature Flamingo (Africa Series) by Roswitha Mueller
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Miniature Flamingo (Africa Series)
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
The first of the Africa series: a flamingo.
In addition to some pink yarn (and just a little bit of black for the beak) you will need pink wooden beads and pink pipe cleaner.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any pink beads in the right size: so I painted some natural beads with pink acrylic paint - which worked quite well.
Oh dear- somehow I thought that the tail of a flamingo is quite long - hence the instructions in this pattern.
Well, it is not - in fact, the tail is so short that you can't even see it beneath the wing feathers, if the flamingo is standing or walking.
Therefore, modified instructions for the tail are: make a foundation chain of four or five ch at most, do the rest as described in the pattern.


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Peanut Cookies Recipe
I use my grandmother's recipe to make these crisp peanutty cookies, which are a hearty between-meal snack...especially when you're traveling. They are my husband's all-time favorites.—Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until browned and almost set (centers will be soft). Remove to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutritional Facts
2 each: 203 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Courts in the Classroom
Supreme Court of Indiana
Division of State Court Administration
30 S. Meridian Street, Ste 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Sarah Kidwell
Outreach Coordinator
Pho: 317.234.3055
Outstanding Public
History Project Award
from the National Council
on Public History
This scripted trial commemorates an important case that challenged the prohibition of slavery found in Indiana's 1816 Constitution (State v. Lasselle). The play follows the struggles of Polly Strong, a young enslaved black woman from Vincennes, as she navigates Indiana's courts and successfully gains her freedom.
Teachers are encouraged to use the materials below in their own classrooms to re-enact Polly's struggle. Resources provided include the script, a teacher's guide, and historic documents related to the case including transcription.
The play was written with the intention that an adult play the role of Polly and with students filling all of the other roles such as Polly's attorneys, the Supreme Court judges, her family, and the man claiming to own her. It works well with students from 4th-12th grade.
This program was developed by Courts in the Classroom and the Leora Brown School with funding from the Indiana Bar Foundation.
CITC staff would be happy to talk with you as you plan your event. Send pictures following your production and we may include them in our online photo gallery.


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Travel Preparation
Packing, paperwork and visit to hair salon
Hello everyone,
Two days till we fly to New Delhi to start our adventure!!! Getting very excited about leaving but there is so much still to be sorted out.
We have both packed our bags, sounds organised, but I'm still not really sure I have the right things in my bag. Do I really need 4 short sleeved tops, am I going to use a waterproof jacket? argghhh. This is probably why my bag is quite full and Keith's is half empty or is it the fact that he's bag is twice the size of mine!
So packing aside, we have half a rainforest in paperwork to sort through and pack. We have so many cool outings booked and they all have vouchers to print. Why does nobody do e-vouchers, I'm thinking that the time I have spent saving them to my iPad was wasted.
Keith has been busy sorting all the house paperwork and letting banks know that we will be using our cards outside of the UK. We will see if that strategy works but I can foresee the phone call whilst standing outside a bank needing local money for an outing.
With only two days to go till we leave, I thought today would be a good day to make sure I look pretty for the trip. A hair cut and painted toe nails should do it. Keith wasn't too fussed about his appearance. So this morning, I visited JJ's Hair and Beauty salon in Batheaston village. http://www.jjshairandbeauty.co.uk/. It was a real treat, the ladies were great, all interested in the trip, and I now have a new hair cut and painted nails. The treatments were excellent and well priced. I will visit again to get my aching feet treated after the many wonderful adventures ahead!
Right time to help Keith with his many missions for today.
Bye Stacey
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Hands On With HDMI CEC Universal Remote Tech
This week in PCMag Labs, we just happen to have two such devices. Check out the video demonstration to see what happens once they are connected with an HDMI cable:
- I turn on the Sony SR-11 High-Definition camcorder.
- The Samsung HDTV automatically turns on.
- The Samsung HDTV automatically selects the input the Sony camcorder is connected to.
- The Samsung's remote control automatically navigates the Sony camcorder's menu.
- Automatically, turning off the Samsung HDTV turns off the Sony camcorder.
Look for HDMI-CEC in future devices.For a video demonstration, go to Gearlog: "Hands-On with HDMI Consumer Electronic Control: Exclusive Video"


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My thoughts on Pregnant Jessica Simpson (a little rant)8:24 AM
If you have followed my blog for any time you may remember my great fear in getting pregnant again, and this media bullying is yet another reason my fear rises. My injustice wants to fight for her, and for all pregnant women who gain{perhaps more than may be wanted} weight during their pregnancies.
"Just try to do it perfect, cause if you don't we will be watching you...
and judging your ability to be a good mother."
So all I, {or we} can do, as young mom's is quiet the voices. Be the best pregnant mommies we can be, take care of our bodies the best we can, learn from our mistakes and do better next time. Trust that our health, beauty, and families are deeper and more valuable then the shallow messages that are shouted at us at all times. Remember that we don't have personal chefs, trainers and 3 nannies at our fingertips. That we can love and accept ourselves, even when we are not perfect at everything.
No one is, they fail to remember that.
{I do have to give props to the news anchor who reported the story that said she gained 60 lbs with her pregnancy and she lost it, and her son was all worth it. Thank you for remembering the point of the weight in the first place, a precious baby!}
15 Thank you for your thoughts
Oh this makes my blood boil! Poor lady. I wish that word was considered slander, it is so offensive. The only thing that matters is her and baby's well-being. God knows she will lose all of it after baby! And even if she didn't, a healthy baby is so worth ANY measure. I could go on forever. Thanks for speaking out on this.ReplyDelete
xoxo fran
What a great post! Thanks for saying it, you are right on.....they judge when they are to big, and they judge when they are to small. Blah! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this :) xoxoReplyDelete
You are spot on! I have been a {silent} follower for over a year now. You have been a great inspiration to me over the past few months while I am struggling with my weight and my self esteem. I gave birth to my first child in October and I am struggling to loose that weight plus 40 plus more pounds. In this hateful society it's hard to feel good about yourself no matter how you look. It's a daily struggle for me. I saw the same news report yesterday and read those same articles. I was appalled by the things they said about Jessica. It's disgusting. Really it is. There is no other way to describe it!ReplyDelete
Oh Ashley, you soooo spoke to my heart on this. On all parts. First, when it's your first pregnancy (and L&D) there is no way to know how your body is going to respond to this little one, how it will grow and change, or how you will gain. Oh the trauma to get on the scale after one week and see that you have gained 8lbs in one week not doing anything that different! Where is the grace from others? One thing I did learn from my first pregnancy is that my body is fearfully and WONDERFULLY made, and that God created our bodies to do incredible things, no matter the weight gain. I also appreciated what you said about the media leading by example when it comes to bullying. That is exactly what is happening. But of course, like you said, when you are pregnant, people think they can say anything. Sigh. Thank you for sharing your heart. I will say, I learned a lot about how to be (or how not to be!) healthy during my pregnancy the first time around and numbers 2 and 3 have been much better in terms of control over my brain, heart, and body.ReplyDelete
What a great post. I too have been bothered by the criticism towards Jessica, I think she is beautiful and clearly her body is growing a precious baby and that is what's important! As a woman who is 9 months along with my 4th baby and have been on bedrest with a difficult pregnancy, I feel nothing like myself... I would hate to be judged at this point in my life because I can't really control what is happening to me! A new life is a beautiful thing, they should focus on that!ReplyDelete
Great Post. I'm totally there with you on all of it!ReplyDelete
During my first pregnancy I gained 55 lbs and I still trying to lose some it - ten years later!ReplyDelete
(I know that sounds sad-lol).
I've never been for working out the same while you're pregnant or dieting. At that point is just a matter of eating healthy and indulging in ice cream if you crave it. So what!
Pregnancy is already stressful enough on a woman's body, and trying to not gain weight during it is ridiculous.
People are cruel sometimes. :(
I didn't even know Jessica Simpson was pregnant until I saw her on the cover of a magazine yesterday. I don't know why her, but she has been seriously targeted for her weight in the past when she was not pregnant. Like, sorry guys, not all women (even those in the spot light) are naturally a size 2! It takes a lot of work for many women to be small and if they aren't it doesn't make them stupid, lazy, or ugly. The fact that people attack pregnant women for gaining excess weight is inexcusable to me. As if we feel good about it. And those articles about eating too much food and causing obesity... well ok, I understand that under or over eating is not good at any time, especially pregnancy. But let's not make women think they need to have a dietician and a professional chef move in just so they can carry a child. Just because there is evidence that if a mom eats badly during pregnancy, it can be bad for a baby, but what about after they are born? If you eat whatever you want and gain 60 pounds while pregnant and then let your kid live his life on the couch eating whatever he wants, then yes, he is going to be obese. But if you behave the same during your pregnancy, but teach your child (by example) to live an active, healthy life, then they will be fine. There is way too much pressure placed on mothers in our society, it's like no matter what we do we are screwing up our kids. That is a bunch of BS! We are screwing our kids up compared to what? Our grandparents' generation where the fathers were so emotionally uneducated that they worked their butts off all day, but never let their kids know they loved them? Our parents generation who think they worked the hardest and can criticize everyone else for their utter laziness? Each generation is different and the human race and our society plunders on. The majority of kids will turn out to be functioning adults who will have the freedom to make their own choices and not live a life ruled by their mother's choices.ReplyDelete
Oh dear, sorry for the massive rant. Your post is wonderful though, you are totally right. :)
I am so right there with you. Yes, she has gained weight, but really? Who in the world does the media think they are. It's nobody's damn business how much she has gained. It is horrifying to me that we as a society feel the need to continually put down other women. She is growing a baby. And I'm almost positive that I have heard that she has already signed with one of the weight loss companies, but who cares? This is the most precious time in a woman's and we should all be able to enjoy it without constant scrutiny.ReplyDelete
Oh girl I'm so right there with you. I hate when people say "oh she's so big" or "you've gained so much weight" Jeez there is a baby in there. When I was pregnant with both my boys I gained loads of weight ... both boys came out as healthy ten pounders too. But the rude comments I recieved while I was pregnant haunt me to this day...I also remember being constantly compared to a co-worker who only gained 16 pounds during her pregnancy. GAH! I worry along with you what we are teaching our kids about their bodies. In my house we never say the word skinny or fat. We say words like healthy and strong. Pregancy is something to be celebrated not something to be ashamed of. Good grief...ReplyDelete
This is just what I needed to read today! I am 25 weeks with Baby #2 and feeling so insecure lately!! Having struggled with bulimia and anorexia throughout highschool and college, being pregnant and gaining even just 13 pounds so far with this one is such a HUGE mental battle for me. I read recently that some enormous statistic amount of pregnant women struggle with an eating disorder...it's NO WONDER in our society where everyone is supposed to be Heidi Klum before, during, and after pregnancy!ReplyDelete
Anyway, thanks for keeping it real lady...you are a gem <3
I have been having these same feelings towards this hearing everything everyone is saying...the media and Hollyweird have really gotten to me over the past couple years being in the middle of it all, partially why I'm going a new direction, but just wanted to say good for posting your thoughts...well said! :)ReplyDelete
The media is so stupid...she is pregnant leave her alone...It is better than being so obsessed with your weight and forget to eat at the end you will risk have an unhealhty baby!!! let her eat and enjoy it she looks so pretty like usualReplyDelete
great post ashley! being pregnant again with number 2, this topic has been on my mind a lot lately! i'm almost 30 weeks and have gained about 22 pounds. i don't feel like i look big so i don't even care. i can't imagine being a celebrity and everything you do being watched under a microscope. i wish her the best of luck throughout everything and forget what they say!ReplyDelete
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Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale enjoyed Easter Sunday (March 31) with family in Los Angeles, Calif. Dressed in their preppy pastels, the rockstar family brought their boys – Kingston, nearly 7, and Zuma, 4 – who donned matching outfits to grandma and grandpa's house to celebrate the season.
The day before, we spotted the famous family enjoying a park playdate in sunny L.A.
The busy mom – who is currently working on another No Doubt album – recently admitted that it's only getting harder to juggle it all as her boys get older.
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"It's superfun being a mom, but it's not what you think it's going to be. And it's really gradual. At first, your life is totally the same. You have this cute little thing that you get to drive around everywhere and you're so proud and it's amazing," Gwen said. "And as they grow older, it really does start to change your life. Like, Oh, my God, they have school, they have to get through first grade, they have to learn to read."


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Half of pregnant women hit by nausea
For most pregnant women, morning sickness does not involve mornings or sickness.
Instead, say researchers from the University of Lincoln, women are more likely to experience nausea at any time of the day, which can be at least as disabling as vomiting.
A study of 350 pregnant women at Hull Hospital found only 12% of pregnant women are physically sick every day, while 50% experience nausea on a daily basis.
However, around one in 100 women suffer from such severe sickness during pregnancy that they have to be treated in hospital.
Brian Swallow, a senior lecturer in health psychology at the university, who carried out the research, told BBC News Online the condition should more correctly be called "pregnancy nausea" instead of "morning sickness".
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He said: "Vomiting isn't as common as it was thought to be.
"But that doesn't deny the significance of the feeling of nausea which most women do experience.
"It means women can't get on with their life. Thousands of days are lost to work and it can affect family life."
Mr Swallow said at least 5% of women suffered nausea and retching constantly.
"For that group, we found that their reported health was significantly worse."
The study was carried out by the SOS in Pregnancy Research Group, a collaboration between researchers from the Universities of Lincoln and Hull, and the Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Hospital Trust.
But Mr Swallow said the main aim of the research was to increase understanding of the effects of hyperemesis gravidarum.
He said: "Women with hyperemesis gravidarum have a miserable pregnancy.
"Women describe it as the worst thing they've ever experienced."
Traditional remedies
Doctors do not yet know what causes the condition, although theories range from a hormonal imbalance to psychological or social factors, or even that it is an evolutionary process to prevent women from eating food that may be harmful.
Mr Swallow said the research showed the importance of monitoring morning sickness and of picking up the more severe cases so counselling or medical interventions could be provided.
He said anti-sickness drugs were a controversial issue since thalidomide was given to pregnant women to treat morning sickness in the 60s.
Mary Nolan, an National Childbirth Trust antenatal teacher and tutor from Stafford, told BBC News Online the figures in the research tallied with her experience.
"A lot of women do become nauseous and find it very unpleasant, and are always looking for ways to minimise it."
She said old wives' tales about cures were accurate.
"It's good to eat something before you get up in the morning, such as a piece of toast and a warm drink in bed.
"It's also important to try and keep tension out of your life.
"Ginger and peppermint tea can also ease symptoms."
The research is published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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2013 LA Auto Show - Saleen Celebrates 30 Years of Automotive Innovation +VIDEO
CORONA, Calif., Nov. 21, 2013; Saleen Automotive an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce that to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Steve Saleen as a specialty vehicle manufacturer, the Company will be producing three variations of its SA-30 model.
As the sixth edition in the SA series, the Saleen Anniversary series vehicles have become well known and coveted among collectors and enthusiasts for their exclusivity and extremely low production numbers. Each anniversary edition vehicle also traditionally boasts a balanced blend of Saleen legacy and future enhancements.
"Every five years, I celebrate the achievements with the automotive community through a commemorative vehicle," said Steve Saleen, CEO, Saleen Automotive. "This year I am delighted to release three variations of our SA-30 model that will capture the essence of Saleen style and performance that will truly place elegance and power in the hands of the very few."
A total of thirty Saleen SA-30 vehicles will be produced with ten of each model; Saleen 620 Camaro, 570 Challenger, and 302 Mustang. Although each Saleen model is based on a different platform, all Saleen SA-30 vehicles will share a common theme: Saleen Racing Heritage.
With such limited production for each car, availability is expected to end quickly for these exclusive models. MSRP for the SA-30 model is set at $95,000 before options. Orders for this and other Saleen vehicles can be placed today at Saleen dealers nationwide, or by contacting Saleen directly for a personalized ordering process which concludes at the nearest Saleen Authorized Dealership. For more information visit www.saleen.com
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Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.


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Five of the largest central banks in the world - the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, Swiss National Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan - will offer non-capped, three-month dollar loans to help leverage European banks under pressure from the debt crisis.
These fixed-rate dollar loans are for an unlimited amount as long as the central bank demanding the money has collateral.
Brown Brothers Harriman Currency Strategist Mark McCormick told Businessweek that although the new measures may prevent a short-term panic, it will not solve the root problem, which is debt.
Many banks are struggling to receive loans due to the fear of potentially massive losses from their holdings of unsavory government bonds. According to McCormick, although stress indicators are the worst they have been in over three years, the banking industry is still healthier than it was prior to the failure of the Lehman Brothers.
European ministers are finalizing a second Greek bailout to alleviate default worries while demonstrating unity and determination to worried investors.
European nations are also hoping for an improved rescue fund, which aims to allow investors to purchase government bonds on the open market. Changes to the rescue fund will require a parliamentary vote from member states - a process that is expected to take weeks.
Short-Term Fix
Until then, the dollar loans are considered a viable short-term fix. On September 15, anticipation of the dollar loans meeting sent stocks soaring: The euro reached a high of $1.393 before closing at $1.385, while shares in BNP Paribas and Societe Generale, who have been targeted as risky due to Greece's debt problem, spiked 13.4% and 5.4% respectively.
The current swap arrangement began last year to replace a swap facility that began in 2007 to help with the global financial crisis. It allows the Federal Reserve to provide dollars to the ECB, who distributes the dollars to commercial banks.
The Federal Reserve then receives euros in return, plus interest. The ECB is expected to repay the dollars when the swaps mature.
Peter Tchir, who heads the hedge fund TF Market Advisors, is concerned that if the market discovers the banks who borrowed dollars, those banks' shares will plummet, causing the banks to risk failure. Even if no bank names are given, speculation can damage banks who did not benefit from the loans.
In contrast, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, told CNBC that she believes this new project is "exactly what is needed" to demonstrate a determined response to do what it takes to preserve stability.
Treasury Bonds React
On September 15, the support given by the Federal Reserve in helping to ease Europe's debt crisis caused stocks to rise.
Because stock and bond prices tend to have an inverse relationship, bond prices dropped. The benchmark 10-year T-bond fell to $1.21 for every $100 invested. The 10-year Treasury note, which has a negative relationship with bond prices, rose from 1.99% to 2.08%. The 30-year Treasury bond reported a yield of 3.36%, up roughly 0.09% from the day prior.
Since then, the slump in global stock prices has led to an increased investment in Treasury bonds. As a result, the 30-year T-bond yield dropped to 3.19% on September 19. The 10-year benchmark bond has dropped to an index value of 1.94%.
Key Statistics – EU27 Deficit (source: Eurostat; reported on September 9, 2011)
- In the second quarter of 2011, the EU27 external balance in services experienced a trade surplus of nearly €23 billion ($31 billion), roughly €3.3 billion ($4.5 billion) more than in the second quarter of 2010.
- This year's second quarter saw losses in the EU27 external trade balance in goods by €37.4 billion ($50.9 billion), compared with the year-earlier period's roughly €30 billion ($40 billion) deficit.
- In Q2, a deficit in the EU27 external current account was recorded at roughly €43 billion, overshadowing last year's Q2 deficit by over €10 billion ($13.6 billion).


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Even though the man's parents have three other properties, they started eviction proceedings so that their son could live in the house instead.
The grandparents have not seen their grandchildren in four years, and the children's father has a three-year injunction preventing him from contacting his ex-wife.
Nieves' children are in counselling and they are now facing a life on the street.
But when Princess Letizia attended a soup kitchen as part of her official duties, Nieves managed to speak to her and tell her about her case.
Within days, a letter arrived from the Royal household to say the Princess of Asturias had contacted the ministry of justice to tell them about Nieves' plight.
Although the ministry cannot interfere with the legal proceedings, it may have some bearing over the outcome and help Nieves in her fight to either keep the family home or be granted council housing at a reduced rent.


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MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian banks' loans and deposits grew faster in the first six months of the current fiscal year ending March from the same period a year earlier, according to the Reserve Bank of India data released on Tuesday.
Banks' loans grew about 10.1 percent to 57.94 trillion rupees during March-end to September 20 faster than 3.4 percent a year earlier, while deposits rose about 9.3 percent to 73.77 trillion rupees compared with 6.5 percent a year earlier.
Banks' investments in securities grew about 8.9 percent to 21.84 trillion rupees during March-end to September 20 compared with 12.1 percent in the same period of the previous year.
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Back from a fantastic Java Posse Roundup 2009
After a 30 hours, 5 flights travel, last night I finally made it home from the Java Posse Roundup in lovely Crested Butte, Colorado. After sleeping for 13 hours I'm now feeling quite good.
Although I suffered jet lag, got a cold and had altitude induced headaches and nosebleeds I must say this was an absolutely awesome conference experience.
Day Zero was the alternative languages day. I enjoyed learning about Scala and LINQ, but after lunch I used my two feet and joined the JavaFX dojo. During lunch break I discussed lightning talks with Tor and Joe and we ended up spending the rest of the day creating a lightning talk timer application. Sitting next to Tor trying to keep up with his JavaFX hacking was very fun. I learned more JavaFX in a couple of hours than I probably would on a week on my own.
Tuesday through friday we had open space discussions on a wide variety of Java and software related topics. We had three or four sessions at the same time, so I'm looking forward to hear the ones I missed on the Java Posse podcast. By wednesday I had unfortunately lost my voice due to a cold. This turns out to be a serious handicap on an open space conference. Although I wasn't able to contribute much in the discussion I still had a great experience and I learned a lot.
The evening lightning talks was a great success and we had no trouble filling the slots. The mix of Java and non-technical talks worked out really well. I initially thought five minutes would be too tight, but it allowed for more talks and people really had to stay focused to get their points through. My personal highlight would be James Ward's Flex UI demos and Andrew Harmel Law's talk about zombies.
Crested Butte was a very nice town for this kind of conference. Many of us rented houses around town which turned out to be a great way of getting to know people. Many people went downhill or snowmobiling, but because of my cold I decided cross country skiing would be enough of a challenge. So I had a couple of really nice skiing sessions, here's a picture from one of them with Dave Briccetti, Dianne Marsh, Dick Wall and Joel Neely:
Waiting for my connecting flight in Denver I just had to take this picture:
Seems like the guy is trying to replace the wiper blades of the plane by leaning out the window. Eventually he gave up and a few minutes later a guy with a lift came and finished the job.
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Lightning talks are awesome. And I wish that I could have been in 2 places during the dojos .. would have loved to have watched Tor code!


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Like the Supervising Presenter, the Passive View pattern is a derivative of Model View Presenter (MVP). Martin Fowler split MVP into separate patterns to highlight two common approaches for realising MVP.
The Passive View pattern also has some similarities with Code Behind since both achieve a complete separation of ActionScript and MXML.


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STOURBRIDGE cyclists are gearing up for some freewheeling festive fun with a mass event to raise cash for a good cause.
Stourbug members will be setting out from Mary Stevens Park in Norton on Saturday December 8, for a 40 mile ride which will see groups of bikers passing through Hagley, Holy Cross, Belbroughton, Broome, Churchill and Cookley.
Many of the riders will be in fancy dress as elves and Santas and collecting cash on the way to support Mary Stevens Hospice.
John Plant, Stourbug chairman, said: "Each year Stourbug and its members support a range of charities through sponsored rides, and other events.
"In 2012 the club has raised thousands of pounds. Our support for Mary Stevens Hospice is another example of how our club contributes to the local community and charities"
"In the New Year Stourbug will be organising a series of events for novice cyclists and people who want a fun way to get fit and perhaps loose a little of the weight that comes with Christmas. We always welcome new members and offer rides to suit people of all abilities"
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It didn't always used to be like this, as a couple of years ago, US .com's and .net's dominated the SERPs for regional "the web" results. Over time, more and more local sites came into "the web" results and now for albeit more encyclopedic searches, it is not uncommon to see between 8 and 10 local sites on the first page of "the web" results.
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Misunderstood Mundine has only himself to blameJonathan Horn
Published: January 31 2013 - 11:03AM
When he quit rugby league to become a professional boxer, Anthony Mundine donned his leather jacket, sucked on a Chupa Chup and fielded questions. Throughout the press conference, he clutched a faded hardback, Muhammad Ali's book The Greatest. He was glowing. Like a young Ali, no one quite knew what to make of him.
For Mundine, Ali was always the blueprint. The PR stunts, the self-aggrandising, the hands-low, head-high fighting technique, even the move to Islam – they were all from the champ's manual. He even sought to emulate his crusade. In Inside Sport magazine, Robert Drane called Ali "Anthony's invisible friend, poorly channeled"…. "As an imitator of his hero," Drane wrote, "he's little more than a cultural skeuomorph."
Ali never pretended to be perfect. In matters marital and fiscal, he was frequently all at sea. His humour was often scripted. When the talk turned to race, he could be every bit as clumsy, contradictory and odious as Mundine.
But his deft touch, rhythm and unpredictability – the hallmarks of his success inside the ring – were also the makings of him outside of it. Most of all, he had a certain irony. He would say things like, "If someone told you some nigger boxer from Louisville, Kentucky, would become famous as Jesus Christ you'd tell them 'You Crazy'. But I did it." And then he'd start laughing and reel off a poem. He revelled in the absurd theatre of it all. Whereas Mundine's glower betrays a certain anger and distrust, Ali's radiated warmth. His pupils danced. "You ain't as dumb as you look," he'd say to Soviet General Secretaries, sports broadcasters and second graders. Momentarily mortified, they'd quickly see that glint. And they were won over forever.
Deep down, Mundine knew he could never match that wit or that colossal talent. But he could have a similar impact on his people. When he was a kid, his father would regularly drive him through some of the most squalid areas of Sydney. He'd point out the drunks throwing up on the streets, the drug deals, the hookers, the lurkers and the destitute. Live a clean, honourable life, his dad told him. And make a difference.
Indeed,when it came to Aboriginal empowerment, Mundine initially loomed as the right man at the right time. This super-confident young athlete was addressing issues that most wouldn't touch. In an age where most sportspeople parrot lines with all the spontaneity of a police media spokesperson, Mundine always spoke his mind.
But no one could ever work out what he was trying to say. "My people" always figured prominently in his sentences. The problem was, he was always picking fights with them. They weren't Aboriginal enough. They didn't stand up for their brothers. They were just puppets for the system. Whereas the likes Catherine Freeman and Adam Goodes were genuine role models, Mundine seemed forever intent on dividing, squabbling and speaking sideways.
"Communication is the problem to the answer", the old song goes and Mundine's mouth has always been his undoing. Tact, timing and eloquence have never been his strong suits. On issues relating to the Australian flag, national anthem and racism, he was a potentially important voice. But he always made a right royal hash of it. Pressed further, he'd backtrack, divert, and deflect. "They're all Uncle Toms baby," he'd say, looking away. And he'd revert to trash-talking his opponent. Promoting his upcoming bout always buttered a lot more bread than nailing what he was actually trying to articulate.
Brash and bravado have never necessarily been deal-breakers for Australian sporting fans. When a miked up Shane Warne pre-empts bowling a batsman around his legs, we laugh. And when they stuff up, we are a pretty forgiving lot. Whether it's jockeys betting on their own mounts, Brownlow medallists wading across a river to avoid arrest or leg spinners reviewing Fifty Shades of Grey on Twitter, we cut them a lot of slack. A dose of humility, contrition and self-deprecation usually do the trick.
With Mundine however, the irony was never there. In many ways, Daniel Geale represents the greatest irony of all – this quietly spoken, physically unremarkable and earnest young punching machine. In Mundine's world of black and white, where everyone is either with you or against you, Geale must be particularly perplexing. The narrative prior to Wednesday's fight - punctuated by the occasional apology and handshake - included doubts over Geale's record in the ring, his Aboriginality and his right to fall in love with a white woman.
Last night's unanimous points decision is surely the full-stop on a strange, sometimes brilliant, often farcical and entirely unprecedented career. The Man who wanted to be the Australian Ali never came close to emulating him. Whether he's unfulfilled, underrated, misunderstood or all three, there's only one man to blame.
This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/boxing/misunderstood-mundine-has-only-himself-to-blame-20130131-2dmah.html


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McIntire Hall
This residence hall, built on Lower Campus in response to the Trustees' decision to expand enrollment, was designed by Howard L. Rich, of Rich & Tucker, Assoc., the campus architects. This was the second dormitory to be built east of Peacock Pond. McIntire Hall was dedicated in 1959.
McIntire Hall was named for "Dr. Mac," Walter Oscar McIntire, Professor of Philosophy and Education from 1914 to 1941, Professor Emeritus from 1941 to 1956.


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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — The passion and storytelling of opera melodies are told through the awe-inspiring young musicians of Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings (PSSS) when they perform the final concert of their season. The performance, led by Music Director Irene Kroesen, begins with Mozart's "Papageno" Suite, the comedic bird catcher from The Magic Flute. Then, Verdi's Prelude to Act I from La Traviata, which is followed by the sparkling Overture to "Semiramide" by Rossini. The concert concludes with the famous tenor aria "Nessum Dorma" from Turandot. For the finale, members of Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble join PSSS to become a full orchestra for a performance of Bizet's "Carmen" Suite. Arrive early to enjoy a pre-concert opera performance in the lobby with Susan Miller, soprano; Allison Hieger, mezzo soprano; and Nathan Hieger, baritone, beginning in the lobby at 2:20 p.m.
The concert, featuring unique stage enhancements, takes place Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.


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Double Beds On Airplanes Can't Possibly Be Meant For Sleeping
Joining the mile high club used to be a big deal. First, you both had to sneak past the flight attendants, then you had to contort yourselves into a disgusting 2-foot-square box with fluorescent lighting and a toilet, and finally you had to, once again, slip past the suspecting flight attendants who totally knew what was up. Well, Singapore Airlines has practically taken the fun out of this furtive endeavor now that they've added double beds to some of their planes. The only thing is, they're asking passengers to keep their trousers on. Right…The suites aren't soundproof, so just suppress yourself from screaming things like, "We have liftoff!†[Times UK]