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Sharon Fries - Principal
Sharon was born in Australia and grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana. She attended Emporia State University and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an area of concentration in health and physical education. Sharon completed the Lutheran Teacher Colloquy program through Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska and has her Master of Science in School Leadership degree from Baker University. Sharon taught at Grace Lutheran School in Kansas City, Kansas for seven years. When Bethany Lutheran School opened in 2000, Sharon was one of the founding teachers and taught first grade. She has since served in many roles including kindergarten aide, athletic director, coach, PE teacher, music/choir teacher, piano accompanist... and now principal. Sharon and her husband, Martin, have two boys, Jacob and Luke, who attend Bethany. Sharon enjoys playing, coaching and watching sports of all kinds, including competing in several triathlons every summer. See Sharon's favorite things here!
Mary Culross - Curriculum Director/Assessment Coordinator/ Middle School
Mary grew up in Olathe, Kansas. She received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University. She began teaching second grade at Grace Lutheran School in Kansas City, Kansas. After two years she went into the public school system of Independence, Kansas. She returned to the Kansas City area and taught in Kansas City, Kansas and Olathe, Kansas public schools before coming to Bethany. Mary received her Masters degree in Curriculum Instruction and Leadership from Emporia State University. She and her husband, Donald, have two children, Pierce and Isabella. In her free time, Mary enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading, quilting, and scrapbooking. See Mary's favorite things here.
Erin Bickel - Administrative Assistant
Erin grew up in Paola, Kansas. She attended Concordia University- Nebraska where she graduated with a BS in Secondary Education (English concentration) and a minor in history. She lives with her husband, Dan, and their daughters, Evelyn and Charlotte, in Belton, MO. Prior to working at Bethany, Erin worked at Calvary Lutheran EEC, Lutheran High School of Kansas City, and Mid-Continent Public Library- Red Bridge Branch. Erin enjoys reading, spending time with family, and watching crime dramas on TV with her husband. See Erin's favorite things here.
Debbie Dillon - Kindergarten
Debbie grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She attended Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. Debbie has two daughters at Bethany: Mekenzie is in 8th grade and Jocelyn is in 5th grade. Debbie loves to swim, boat, camp and decorate cakes. She also has a deep love for the Latino Community and teaches Spanish at Bethany. Debbie loves serving the Lord at Bethany and is grateful for families here that are now dear friends! See Debbie's favorite things here.
Shelly Matthews - First Grade
Shelly grew up in Central Missouri and graduated from Central Missouri State University with a BS degree in Elementary Education and an area of concentration in Early Childhood Education. She has taught grades Kindergarten through third grade all over the world and conducted training for preschool staff in a Northern Virginia Early Childhood Center. Shelly has been an assistant director at a preschool. She has a daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren. Shelly enjoys hiking, reading, cooking, traveling, golfing and spending time with her family and friends! See Shelly's favorite things here.
Megan Darby - Second Grade
Megan grew up south of Wichita in Mulvane, Kansas. She is a graduate of Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska with degrees in Elementary Education and Mathematics. She also received a Lutheran Teachers Diploma. Megan has been teaching at Bethany since 2002. She previously taught kindergarten and fourth grade here. She lives with her husband, Josh, in MIssion. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to Royals games, and sleeping in. See Megan's favorite things here.
Sarah Abramovitz - Third Grade
More info is coming... See Sarah's favorite things here.
Mary Schultz - Fourth Grade
Mary was born and raised in Greenfield, WI, just outside of Milwaukee. She graduated from Concordia University Chicago in May of 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and endorsements in Language Arts, Science, and Music, as well as a minor in Theology. She also received a Lutheran Teacher Certificate from Concordia's Lutheran Teacher Education Program. This is Mary's first Call after student teaching in a 2nd grade classroom. Mary is enjoying being newly married to her husband, Jonah, and settling into her new home. See Mary's favorite things here.
Jana Grimm - Fifth Grade
Jana is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in mathematics. She has completed the Lutheran Teacher Colloquy Program. Jana has taught fifth grade at Bethany since 2004. She and her husband, Brian, have three amazing children, Brianna, Reagan, and Evan. See Jana's favorite things here.
Sarah Kuske - Middle School
Sarah grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a graduate of Concordia University Nebraska with a degree in Middle Level Education, concentrations in Language Arts and Spanish, an English Language Learners endorsement, and a Lutheran Teacher's Diploma. Sarah and her husband, Stephen, taught middle school at Emmanuel Lutheran in Maui for four years before joining the ministry team at Bethany. Sarah enjoys playing tennis, riding horses, reading mysteries, and serving on and supporting mission projects. See Sarah's favorite things here.
Katie Senter - Middle School/Band Director/Elementary Music
Katie grew up in Iowa and moved to Olathe to go to college. She graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene with a Bachelor's in Music Education. Mrs. Senter has taught middle school band and K-4 music. She currently lives in Kansas City, MO with her husband, Mike and wonderful dog, Clara. Together they enjoy being outside, cooking, and making music. See Katie's favorite things here.
Lisa Osborne - Librarian
Lisa shares her love of books and reading with our students and has developed an incredible library which our students use on a daily basis! This year, library day takes place on Wednesday. Visit Mrs. Osborne for help with any book you'd like to check out! The library is always in need of donations, too. Ask Mrs. Osborne if you would like to donate books! See Lisa's favorite things here.
Austin Barnes - PE Instructor: Upper Grades
Austin Barnes has been a fantastic addition to our staff this year. He currently teaches PE to our 5th-8th grade students. He will also be doing some tutoring in various grades. Austin holds a Bachelor's degree in music education from Fort Hays State University and a Master of Percussion Performance from Kansas State University. He has taught percussion at several schools in Kansas and is an active musician around the Kansas City area. While in high school, Barnes earned all-league honors in football, wrestling and baseball. Today he is an avid ultimate frisbee player and continues to help out coaching youth sports through camps and other leagues around the Kansas City Area. Austin is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Rick Borkowski - PE Instructor: Lower Grades
Rick was born and grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. He attended Gannon University in Erie, where he graduated with a BA in Communications. Rick and his wife Lynn, have a son Trey, who attends Bethany. When he's not teaching PE, Rick works for The Nielsen Company, most commonly known as the "TV Ratings". When he was younger Rick loved to play soccer, but now he prefers to ride his mountain bike, he and some other Bethany members started the Bethany Bike Club in 2014 and host many rides throughout the year. Growing up Rick liked the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians, of course now he roots for the Royals, Chiefs and Sporting KC. See Rick's favorite things here.
Lynn Rasmussen - PE Instructor: Lower Grades
Lynn grew up in Sutton, Nebraska. She attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, where she graduated with a BA in Journalism/Public Relations. She and her husband, Eric, have two wonderful children, Abby and Eli, who attend Bethany. In addition to teaching P.E., Lynn also works as a Preschool teacher at Bethany's Preschool program. Lynn enjoys hanging out with her family, playing volleyball, reading, and watching the Wildcats, Chiefs and Royals. See Lynn's favorite things here.
Kristin Howard - Art Instructor
Kristin grew up in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She received a BA in Theater and Writing from Millikin University in Illinois. She has been painting and taking art classes for 8 years now, and has shown and sold her artwork in several local art shows. She loves to create and has been thrilled to share the creative process of many art forms with the students at Bethany. Previous jobs include Intervarsity Staff Worker (college ministry), Pre-school Teacher, and Tennis Pro. Kristin and her husband have 4 children who attend Bethany Lutheran.
Tina Berkley - Art Instructor/Classroom Aide
Tina grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She received a BS in Psychology from Valparaiso University in Indiana. She worked for 10 years in marketing communications where she discovered her interest in design. She has worked as a graphic designer and dabbled in real estate photography. She and her husband, Stuart, have two daughters, Kate and Eva. From the moment her girls started drawing, she became hooked on children's art and the uninhibited creativity that is expressed. She adamantly agrees with Picasso that "Every Child is an Artist". Tina is also a teacher's aid at Bethany. She enjoys playing cards, games and practical jokes, as well as, listening to podcasts, reading, photography, landscaping, road trips and watching her girls' activities.
Dan Bickel - Middle School Religion
Dan was born in Appleton, WI and grew up in St. Louis. He is a graduate of Concordia University-NE with a degree in Secondary Education-Natural Sciences concentration and a Lutheran Teacher Diploma. He has taught high school biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, physical science, personal finance, health, computer applications, robotics, CAD, and current issues at Lutheran High School of Kansas City. He is currently serving as the high school's technology coordinator. Dan is also the school's head track coach and has already had some very successful seasons in his nine years at Lutheran High. Dan and his wife Erin have a daughter, Evelyn. In his spare time, Dan enjoys playing and watching sports, and reading articles about political and cultural issues. See Dan's favorite things here.
Peggy Spini - Classroom Aide
Peggy and her husband Steve have two children, Amy and Gina. She has seven grandchildren and a great grandson. Four of Peggy's grandchildren attended Bethany. Peggy worked as a preschool aide at King of Kings Lutheran Church, and has also worked in publishing at Vance Publishing Corp. Peggy is a trained Stephen's Minister and a Christ Care Small Group Facilitator. She enjoys traveling, watching sports, entertaining, walking Maggie her dog and spending time with family. See Peggy's favorite things here.
Sylvia Akin - Classroom Aide
Sylvia grew up in Independence, Kansas but has lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. She graduated from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She taught first grade for eleven years in Kansas City, Kansas and taught first and second grade for 17 years in the Piper school district. Sylvia has two children and three grandchildren. She enjoys upholstering furniture and caning old chairs. See Sylvia's favorite things here.
Leigh Hinkel - Classroom Aide
Leigh was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. She attended Johnson University in Knoxville, TN where she earned a B.S. in Bible/Missions and an M.A. in New Testament. She also attended Kansas City Kansas Community College where she earned her A.A. in Exercise Science. Leigh, and her husband, Larry, were missionaries in Central and South America before moving to Overland Park. In her spare time Leigh enjoys Epee fencing and is a children's fencing coach. She also loves playing all sorts of games, riding her bike, kayaking and reading books that draw her closer to God. See Leigh's favorite things here.
Melanie Flores - Before/After School Care
Melanie grew up in Overland Park, KS. She attended Truman State University in Kirksville, MO and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in linguistics. Melanie and her husband, Tomas, have three kids: Liliana, who attends Bethany, Levi, and Lydia. In addition to working before and after care, Melanie works part time as a flood insurance underwriter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, singing, and spending time with friends and family. See Melanie's favorite things here.


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MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN: Seeing the Internet in a movie is like hearing a toilet flushing, in a movie… It's so familiar we'd much prefer to escape life's, um, personal necessities...
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The cast is loaded with potential talent, but Dean BREAKING BAD Norris should have had a lot more to do than passively navigate his son's game-playing while Adam Sandler has a chance of reliving PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE… By turning in a serious role, perhaps he could prove something once again. But the males, including an existential high school ex football hero and a porn addicted jock, seem merely along for the ride...
|A cute blonde
Everyone eventually connects, romantically or otherwise. And like MAGNOLIA and many ensemble films, there's a stream of conscious narrative bringing things together…
In this particular case it's the Voyager Satellite hovering just beyond our solar system with Carl Sagan as the token philosopher, providing depth through the wise voice of Emma Thompson, the female Morgan Freeman here…
But going beneath the surface level, whether an inch or a mile, can be considered deep. Ironically, the most intriguing elements occur during the mundane, everyday observations, and not when the writers try for meaning: That's when things get preachy and pretentious, and downright predictable.
|year: 2014 rating: ***
The real story centers on a young "family", beginning with their on-foot journey from war-torn Sudan to Kenya. This prologue lasts twenty minutes but packs about every trial and tribulation you can imagine – drinking their own urine, dodging bullets and battling fierce wild animals, the preliminary trek is rushed in order to segue into the feel-good movie it becomes once the children, grown into college age young adults, move to Kansas City where a moody Witherspoon sets them up with various jobs.
It would be impossible to delve into the immense pain these kids felt unless ample time and effort was provided for us to, as the old saying goes, walk in their shoes. There are sporadic flashbacks and conversations to shed light on their past, but THE GOOD LIE is really a fish out of water tale not about surviving, but adapting in the comparably soft American culture.
During the last twenty minutes, when the family "chief" returns to Africa in search of a very special person, not only does the title become perfectly clear, the movie fills in the gaps from a somewhat cushy interpretation of hardship and struggle, providing a satisfying conclusion – for the characters and the audience.
|year: 2014 rating: **
After a ponderous twenty-minute conversation within an airport terminal, the plot clunks underway… Based on a novel foretelling the predictions in Revelations – where God's Rapture will take only Christians to heaven – much of the suspense takes place on a commercial airplane where Cage's Rayford Steele is the sole pilot…
The children, a flight attendant and most important, the co-pilot, have all been whisked away – all that's LEFT are a pile of clothing… Same thing's happened globally; but we center on Captain Steele's hardened Atheist daughter Hattie, played by Nicky Whelan… It's her character we followed through the overlong prologue, and she's the focal point on the ground. In fact the Rapture begin on her "watch" when her little brother vanishes in the middle of a heartfelt hug.
|Nic Cage
But since it's a tale about people who weren't lucky enough to make the ethereal cut, if this particular vehicle works, a franchise about desperate heroes surviving a godless world might crossover to the mainstream… After all, who's around to preach Christianity?
With a distractingly low budget and a cheap acoustic soundtrack, LEFT BEHIND might be just that in the box office: not faithful enough for the faith-based and not exciting enough for a suspenseful thriller. Yet there are times when Nic Cage makes you forget he's stuck in a bad movie. After all, he's had plenty of practice lately.
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Honoria is a bright and proper young woman living in the dingiest part of London known as the rookeries. She must seek the help of the super hunky protector of the underground known as Blade. Honoria must deal with the legacy her father has left her, the pressure of raising two siblings, the danger posed by the sinister Vickers and the studly advances of Blade if she wishes to survive. Enough to be getting on with then.
I'm hardly the target audience for this book (Bec McMaster: "But what about my core 30 something male audience?") but I thought I'd try something different. It was difficult finding something I didn't put back on the shelf after two pages so a big shout out to smartbitchestrashybooks.com for the recommendation. Admittedly I felt the chemistry between Honoria and Blade was… what it was, but the story was entertaining and fast moving. McMaster also paints an engaging world and pulls off a really fresh take on vampire fiction. So thumbs up!
If you like resourceful women with giant handguns, swaggering cockney rouges and a good dose of steam-punk then Kiss of steel is a great read. Add in some sexual tension and you have a great excuse for a long sit down.
Title: Kiss of steel
Recommended by James W Mangere Bridge Library
James W heard Romance is dead. But apparently it was acquired in a hostile takeover by Hallmark and Disney, homogenized, and sold off piece by piece. *cough* Simpsons *cough*


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3 March 2017
EU News for 3 March 2017
Dieselgate Scandal Exposes 'Shocking Maladministration' in EU Commission
EU's fishing policy is a 'SOVIET SYSTEM' which kills a 'MILLION tonnes of fish each year'
Europe's Muslim immigration plague
Migrants cleared out of Rignano Garganico shantytown
'What planet is he on?' Eurosceptics TEAR into Juncker over post-Brexit superstate plot
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: 'Too Much Ethnic Mixing Causes Trouble'
EU SUPERSTATE: Jean Claude Juncker reveals MAJOR power grab plan for future of the bloc
Europarl Prez Warns 20 Million Africans Could Come to Europe in the Next Few Years
Sweden Startled by Foreign Powers Spying on Refugees
Hungary: Left Wing EU Soros Puppets Are Attacking Us for Opposing Mass Immigration
BRING BACK THE LIRA! Italy should reclaim currency, former PM Silvio Berlusconi says
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Four generations of African-American women gather to celebrate their beloved, outrageous matriarch's 90th birthday. The trouble is, recently widowed MaDear would rather watch her soap operas and read her Bible than blow out the candles on her cake. Tempers flare and ugly secrets are revealed in this furiously fractured family portrait. Yet, even in the midst of so much turmoil, humor bites its way through the cycles of guilt and blame passed on from mothers to daughters. We invite you to join the cast and crew for a panel discussion about this production and more.
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Fifteen minutes before sophomore Jenn Westmoreland boarded the bus to Newington Tuesday, she heard Canton field hockey coach Nancy Grace calling to her in the school's hallway.
``Guess what?'' Grace said.
Grace wanted Westmoreland to start in goal in the CIAC Class S semifinal game against Old Saybrook.
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Kratom Natural Supplement – One of the Best Kept Secrets
Kratom is a tree that harvested in South Asia for its leaves. Its leaves used as herb medicine to relaxing and affecting the mind. It derived from the Thai word and belongs to the Rubiaceae family of tree. The flower of this tress is in yellow color that produces almost 50 seeds in it.
Its leaves have light green and dark red veins and found in light and dark green colors. These leaves use as mind bending drug now days and it considering legal heroin for use but it is not dangerous in use. People feel pain free, relax, and strong, optimistic and active after use and it can be purchase from any health and care organization and from pharmaceutical companies in US.
Kratom natural supplement is herbal drug and it considers a miracle in all natural supplements. It is the most popular herb from all of the natural supplements. A lot of people buy kratom for health reasons. It is a natural therapy for mind for stress, anxiety, stress, insomnia, pain in muscles and body, restlessness and poor mind-set. But not only can this, it help you to feel better emotionally, mentally and physically. Some physical therapies are control of blood pressure, control the sugar level, pain relief, increase metabolism etc. this herbal is best for cognitive remedies.
Due to some reasons and some side effects of this drug it becomes banned in 1943 by Thai Government under 2486 Act but this decision was not become successful because people started grow these trees privately without any fear and hesitation. Even people get punished but they didn't stop harvesting.
Today many traders sale these plants and dried leaves, people can grow it like house plant but proper cutting require for it because they always grow in larger quantity and cover many area. Their cultivation required the humid environment, instead of cold climate. The areas have tropical climate, the cultivation goes throughout the year.
Some risk in use of Kratom Natural Supplement
With lot of benefits there are some risk that can be seen in research on the consumption of this herb leaves.
- It served as pain killer but it's not recommended scientifically for medical use.
- It may be harmful in ling term.
- Heavy dose of this drug may cause of sleeplessness, nervousness, complexities of dark skin and many others like aggression, constipation, nausea, tremors and delusions etc.
- Daily use of this it can lead you towards the side effects of dependence of drug and malevolent side effects.
- Sometimes overdosing of it disturbs the stomach.
- Overdosing of it causes addiction like other pharmaceutical medicines because after the consumption you fall asleep.
- If treatment of patient with this herb drug can stop due to any reason then he need sudden medical treatment.
- This use of his drug may harmful for liver.
But we can't say that use of this herb is harmful. Not at all, it said that excess of everything is bad"so, in case of this drug overdosing of it causes some of the above effects. Latest researches show that the effect of nausea is a just on mild level which can be cure easily.
Is use of it unhealthy?
No, saying that can't be right about this herb. Herbal treatments don't have severe side effects, it may be but on minor kevel. When people consume it with other things and mixed it with other things like coffee then it may become harmful and when they increase the consumption level it causes nausea to mild level. If people combined it with other drugs and medicines and things it causes problem of blood pressure too. Don't emerge it with tobacco and don't use it in smoking. It can be combined with tea, it can be said a beast usage of it. According to the surveys of personal experience of consumer, the side effects are not for long term, they cure easily and fast.
This is like a drug but we can't compare it with alcohol. It attested that people can do their work with the consumption of it like the consumption of coffee such as driving. But overdosing of it causes negative effects on health especially when you drive. It can compare with coffee for strong terms but we can't compare it with drugs of illegal terms.
What class of people uses it?
Its user friendly product and used by all class of the people whether it's of upper class lower class, educated or uneducated, conservatives or liberal etc. In short it can be use by all races and generations and by the people of all ages but it most commonly usage product in adults likes coffee, with all this it not seem the craziest product in youngsters.
Legal status
This product is considered legal for use, people privately cultivate it in United states and Europe but in some areas it consider illegal such as in Thailand, Australia, Denmark, Malaysia and in Burma.
It should be noted that don't use this herb with other things and specially it not advised to the under 18 children, so keep I mind these precautions to save yourself from the adverse effects.
Pregnant women should not take any drug without the medical instructions of doctors, there are not much researches and studies about pregnant women have to take this herb or not. It not known by anyone that it's better or harmful so it's need to avoid the use of it.
If people use it responsibly then it doesn't become a habit or causes of addiction, use it no more ten twice a week then it can easily left.
Some people use and sell this herb illegally like other drugs especially to teenagers and children just to earn money. Due to these reasons a strong and active medicine use in negative way and it become banned in many countries. So, the future of this useful herb is on a miserable point. Strong propaganda has made against it by ignorance of people, false and incorrect information which spread increasingly. We need to use it with gently following all precautions. BE RESPONSIBLE!


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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome — A Liver-Induced Lung Vascular Disorder
Posted by Petra Monaco / 6:54 AM / Comments: (0)
Just talked to Pittsburgh.... still waiting on the right size and the right blood type for a match. He will go up on the list beginning of December with 53 points (he has 50 right now). In the mean time, the scans we did with his lungs confirmed that Lennon has Hepatopulmonary Syndrome — A Liver-Induced Lung Vascular Disorder. Which is a syndrome of shortness of breath and hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood of the arteries) caused by vasodilation (broadening of the blood vessels) in the lungs of patients with liver disease.
The docs suspected as much and the scans merely confirmed this. Of course it doesn't change anything in our plans moving forward with the transplant. If anything, its one of those things that has to happen. The lung situation will only get worse the longer he has the current liver.
In other news, Lennon has learned to identify his name and write it too except if forgets the second n. He's making progress with the letters he's learning and the numbers.. it is a slow process but nonetheless he's learning!
To remember the experience
Posted by Petra Monaco / 12:14 PM / Comments: (0)
November 18, 2010 it will have been 2 years since the first liver transplant surgery. It (in my mind) should be a big celebration of life - of his life - of having been given the chance to live life. Clearly in my head I know that it is what saved his life but it is heavy in my heart that we will have to experience this again.
I remember the time before despite being riddled with ammonia in his system the zest of life he has - this indescribable thirst of living. I remember the months we spend praying, hoping, crying, praying some more that he will make it. That he has enough will power to come off the breathing tube - that his body has the strength to do the healing it needs to do.
I remember the time when he came home like a wilted little flower who was unable to embrace life - who appeared depressed and the light in his eyes was gone. I remember the days and months it has taken for him to be Lennon. To be center stage, to be full of life, to be funny, to keep us on our toes, to be charming and even manipulating everyone around him to get his way. I remember the experiences in my heart and in my head.
I want to celebrate his chance of having a wonderful life, but at this moment I am doing this with a heavy heart because I know another liver transplant is pending - and I worry - I worry about so much. I worry about him making it through the surgery and the recovery to come. I worry about my other kids how they are coping and how they will be coping.
It is a difficult feat, sitting at the edge every day and when the phone rings looking, wondering, hoping, dreading that its the hospital telling me that they have had an offer for a liver. My heart hurts reflecting on the experiences we have had already and the experience to come - whatever this may be (because we don't know). We just don't know...
The education frustration
Posted by Petra Monaco / 6:07 PM / Comments: (2)
Before I get into this post - Lennon is doing ok. He currently has a terrible cold (and has brought on this post) but still exhibits the same thirst for life and learning as ever. There has not been a word about the transplant and so we are still waiting - kind of eerie as we are coming up on the 2nd year anniversaries for transplant one and two.
Now to my grief if you will.. so Lennon has cold brought on oh by the weather change - it is fall now and well that the people in the school can't make sure he puts his coat on before he leaves the building and well that he is still immune suppressed etc. Yesterday, Lennon went to school just like always when he has a bit of a runny nose. It wasn't anything that any of us have never dealt with because I am sure we have. At 12 p.m. my eldest calls and says the school wants us to get Lennon because they can't get anything done since they are constantly wiping his nose. Uhm Lennon can wipe his own nose. Yes he has a disability and yes he has special needs but there are some things he can do. He only had one our left of school - that last hour consists of recess and lunch. Say that again and they didn't have anyone that could bring him can we come get him. Ok - we did. Perhaps it was worse than I thought - perhaps he had developed a fever. Nope just a runny nose that's all.
Then I find a note in his backpack stating that Lennon had a runny nose and it needed constant wiping and they couldn't' get much done due to the constant wiping of said nose. What? Again Lennon could have done this himself and I am growing frustrated. Just last week I learned that he wasn't receiving speech therapy like I believed he was receiving and I feel he needs to be receiving.
So now I am left with the thought, well maybe I am better off.. no maybe he's better off if he's being home schooled. Then I would know that he's working, and learning - because he can learn. He has finally learned to identify all the letter of the alphabet (YAY LENNON). He still struggles with his numbers but even that will come in time. The one thing that hinders me from really moving forward is the socialization that Lennon gets from going to a public school. Yes I know home schoolers get to do lots of activities, with the right organization play dates, field trips and so forth. Next summer he can even start Special Olympics as he will be the right age.. but the question then becomes: Can I manage home schooling him? Can I handle the pressure and stress that does come with it, when he's having a terrible day or a melt down as he's becoming frustrated. Would he still enjoy learning as much as he does now? There are many questions and feelings I have about this. For one, I shouldn't even have to consider home schooling him if the public education system would do what they should - educate. I am not saying all school systems are like that but I am feeling a bit frustrated when it comes to the special needs children. Lennon is in a regular 1st grade class and works on a kindergarten level - he knows he doesn't know the same work as the other kids - he does understand some of what is going on. I have gotten some support in venturing into this but I just don't know if this is the answer for Lennon. Maybe its just this year - maybe its just this
I think however that my decision shouldn't happen now - it should wait till after the surgery because I think I am already think he should be home (in a bubble again) after he is able to return home. I don't think I will be trying to send him off to school as soon as possible - not that I really pushed it hard - but he loves other kids. Maybe I will only home school him for a year and then re-evaluate.. maybe..
This definitely requires some pondering, researching and finding the resources for home schooling special needs children, education for special needs children in any capacity for the public school system.. tho I will welcome your feedback... thanks for listening


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Regional & International Tours
Each year, Olbrich invites Botanical Society members and the public to travel to places close to home and far away. Try new foods, and shop at some of the best stores and plant nurseries.
International Ginseng Festival
Friday, September 15
Join Olbrich Gardens on an early-autumn day trip to Wausau to experience the first-ever International Ginseng Festival! Did you know that 95% of the ginseng products exported from the U.S. come from Central Wisconsin? Eastern cultures have used ginseng for its healing properties for over 5,000 years, but cultivation in Wisconsin began at the turn of the 20th century. Today, the capital of the U. S. ginseng industry is in Marathon County, where the rolling hills, virgin soil and cool summers are ideal. Ginseng produced in Wisconsin is prized the world over for its unique roots that are very high in ginsenosides, the active compound in ginseng. The berries turn red in August, the plants are harvested in September, and the roots in October. Ginseng is used in a variety of products, including health and beauty items, teas and other beverages, and candies. We'll spend the day celebrating this unique product and Wisconsin's newest festival! Other stops include a tour at Monk Botanical Gardens and a visit to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
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Madison departure/return times:
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Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave (east),
Other en route pick-ups may be available by prior arrangement.
For more information, or to book this tour, contact:
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800/556-9286 or 608/833-1525
Kathy, x260 or Elaine, x261 or email
UPCOMING Events
Light Gaps Bolz Conservatory Exhibit - March 25-July 16
Rhapsody in Bloom - June 17
Summer Concerts in the Gardens - June 20-July 25
Home Garden Tour - July 14 & 15
Blooming Butterflies - July 20-August 13
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I made a silly suggestion below that your man should play a treacherous game, sacrificing party members rather than face danger himself. Whether you play it like that or like a Boy Scout is up to you. Both ways can be fun and interesting (as long as everyone plays the same kind of game.)
|Mike Mornard, Original Grognard
As you all know by now, Michael Mornard is one of the last living beings to play in the first campaigns of Gary, Ernie, Rob Kuntz, Dave and M.A.R. Barker, among many other of the red hot pioneers of the hobby. He was there at the very start. Now someone will doubtless be along to correct me on this but I'm going from memory of what Mike wrote on a forum years ago, so just bear with me.
When they first played in Dave Arneson's Blackmoor sandbox, they were all wargamers. There was no Role-Playing Game thing yet. Their characters were more like chess men than characters from a play or literature. Even the idea of "metagame" information was something to be discovered in the future - if the player knew something, the character would too. The players were really playing against each other, even when the characters were cooperating!
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While they had to have their weaklings stick together at the beginning, each of the players just knew that sooner or later his PC was going to build his own castle, raise his own army, and battle the several other players for ultimate domination of the world. Because that's what wargamers knew how to do!
Anyway, there was a sense of rivalry bordering on the cutthroat there from the very beginning there in 1973-74. They were all in on the joke. It was just the way these things were done.
Even the alignment system reflected this lack of cooperation: Lawful meant "from the realm of men" and Chaotic meant "against the realm of men" but neither alignment really dictated how you were to play. They were just labels for Team A and Team B so to speak.
By the time Steve Marsh edited B/X in 1981 though, the presumption was that the several characters would work together but also that the several players would work together too! Lawful guys would be good and Chaotic guys would be shady, and may the gods help the shady ones if anyone discovered their dastardly deeds!
But this is only one choice that is implied in the rule book, not an artefact of the rules. You and your friends can choose to play "against" each other, like you would in a game of Sorry or foosball. Mike and his friends certainly played it both ways over the years and you can too.
You can run your game either way.
The "hero" of the story is the one who lives to tell the tale; no more and no less.I don't think that needs any further exposition. Take it how you will...!


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The Elders Board consists of
Chairperson - Rita Mae Braun
Vice Chairperson - Vicki Clarke
Members at Large - Betty Russell, Dave Reddekopp
Elder Meeting Summary for May, 2017
Present: Betty Russell, Rita Mae Braun, Vicki Clarke, Dave Reddekopp, Scott Tolhurst
The meeting opened with words from Psalm 69. This is a Psalm that alternates between despair and hope. Yet those with hopeful, humble spirits see God at work. God does not despise the captive. He does not despise us in our captivity (v.33). Those who love his name shall dwell in it (v.36)!
Scott T. presented the summary from the April 30 Table Talks. A common theme is one of diversity. There was overlap between table groups within the area of stewardship, particularly regarding the building and land. Another dominant theme was a desire for fresh Spirituality. Is God inviting us to a place (a service) of repentance? If He is, what would that look like?
The elders along with Scott discussed the need for worship leadership for our congregation (be it pastoral staff or volunteer lay person). A worship leader would provide cohesion (a sense of uniformity) between Sunday morning services and worship teams, would work with the office in providing oversight to spiritual themes within the service, and would equip worship teams in developing giftedness in leading worship. Please pray into this as we seek guidance in this area of our community of faith.
With respect to Pastor Athanase and Mission Pentecostal Church's desire to be affiliated with Sask. MB conference, consideration for Pastor Athanse's salary framework is being considered at the C2C and SKMB level. The Elder Board and MMT have proposed that, God providing, we commit to a sliding scale of 12,000$/ 10,000$ and 8,000$ for his salary over the next 3 years to be raised at Missions Festival events.
Les Engen would like the church to consider moving into the area of sponsorship of refugees under the umbrella of MCC. Before any steps are taken investigation and research must be done to be well prepared for sponsorship requests. The EB and MMT are in conversation about this possibility. At this point it is only at the point of investigation; nothing has been decided.
The Church of the Living God, an Eritrean congregation, has asked to rent our facility for their worship services. The EB continues to pray and discern regarding this request. The congregation will be asked to comment at the AGM.
As part of our June AGM meeting there will be a discussion about the need for Elders. We thank Vicki Clarke and Betty Russell for their tremendous, valuable commitment to the elder board. Both are moving on to other commitments. How do we fill this vacuum in leadership? Or is God calling us to new structures/ models? Please pray with us.
AGM June 12, 2017 @ 7pm.
Thank you for your prayers, Rita Mae Braun, EB chair
Elder's Board Summary April, 2017
Present: Betty Russell, Rita Mae Braun, Vicki Clarke, Dave Reddekopp, Scott Tolhurst
The meeting opened with words from 2 Corinthians 1:15-22. In Jesus the answer is always yes, and yet we often feel the no's and delays. So the challenge is what is God saying yes to? God is always saying yes to His purposes and plans; He who has begun a good work in you will complete it. God is working all things together for good. There is fullness in what Jesus intends for us. What are God's 'yeses' at PCC? Are we patient enough to wait for His yes?
Scott T. was asked to meet with worship leaders asking for their reflections about changes that have occurred during worship services over Lent.
Scott presented plans for April 30 'Table Talks'. May God raise to the surface those unique things at PCC that beat for Him. In May, leadership will meet to discuss findings.
Vicki and Betty will not be remaining on the EB next year. Numerous people have been asked but they have not felt lead to serve in this way. Is this indicating that God has new ideas for our Elder's Board and/or the structures we have in place?
The Church of the Living God, an Eritrean congregation, is looking for a place to worship. They have approached the Elder Board and we have heard their stories of new found faith in spite of persecution in Eritrea. What would God have us do? This will be discussed further with pastors and congregation at our June AGM.
Pastor Athanase and MPC have asked to be affiliated with Sask. MB conference. MMT and EB are in the process of discerning financial commitment towards Pastor Athanase and his ministry and how this fits into PCC's future direction. C2C is also considering their commitment.
A letter to committee chairs has been sent regarding continuing commitment of themselves and their committee members for next year. Many have responded positively to the request and we praise God for that.
The Elders are excited that Pat Reddekopp has agreed to chair the Educational Resources committee. Nicole Dressler has agreed to also serve on this ctte.
Respectfully submitted,
R. M. Braun
Elder's Board Summary March 16, 2017
Present: Betty Russell, Rita Mae Braun, Vicki Clarke, Dave Reddekopp, Scott Tolhurst
The meeting opened with words from Hebrews 2:1-4 with a reminder that "we don't drift towards holiness. We drift towards compromise. Our life with God requires attention and intentionality".
During Lent Pastor Ryan will give leadership to our worship teams. Thank you to our worship teams for their flexibility and also to Jolene Jahnke and her team for decorating our sanctuary for Lent and Easter.
Beginning next month, the way in which our pastors report to the elders will change slightly. Rather than reporting just on their performance during the month or on hours spent on various activities, they will answer questions which reflect more of the heart and vision of their ministry.
The Elders excitedly endorse Kristen Cowman's (Director of Children's Ministry) idea of having a soccer camp this summer in lieu of VBS. Athletes in Action will give direction. This camp will be seen as one that will sow the seed for other ministries of the church in the future.
The Elders affirmed an amended motion from the Financial Management Board concerning facility rentals for our PCC staff.
The Church of the Living God, an Eritrean congregation, is looking for a place to worship. We as elders are in the process of determining how this fits with God's leading and guiding for our church. Tensions resulting from change are easier to handle when we know where we are going.
Mission Pentecostal Church, (under the leadership of Pastor Athanase,) has asked to be affiliated with SKMB conference. Ongoing discussions are also happening regarding full-time ministry and remuneration for Pastor Athanase under C2C, MPC, SKMB, and PCC. The Elders continue to discern how this fits into PCC's direction.
Mission Pentecostal Church will begin the transition from the current full financial integration toward a separate MPC Ministry Fund. Scott Siemens will work with their leadership team as mentor to MPC regarding governance.
Mennonite Trust Ltd. will come to PCC to give a presentation on Wills for young families and singles or those who want to update their Wills.
A Motion was made to amend our policy on "Honorariums" in the procedure manual.
Next meeting April 10, 2017 @ 8:30
Respectfully submitted,
Rita Mae Braun
Elders Board Summary for February 2017
Present: Betty Russell, Rita Mae Braun, Vicki Clarke, Dave Reddekopp
The meeting opened with discussion about hearing the voice of God. There are times when we believe that God's leading is indicated by circumstances and details being miraculously worked out. Sometimes this is the case, but sometimes God does not guide via circumstances. During times like that, we are required to learn what the 'voice of God' sounds like. Within PCC we are hearing the yearning to know the voice of God in a deeper, fuller way. Openness to the Holy Spirit is exemplified in our graciousness to each other while we move through this time of transition of heart and of modes of operation.
The elders accepted the FMB's motion to accept the capital asset policy. The policy will need to be added to the financial section of the PCC procedure manual during the next update.
Amendments were made to the Safety Policy at PCC regarding leader to child ratio, criminal record checks and volunteer ratio protocol.
The MMT is looking for input regarding forward planning in regards to PCC's partnership with Healing Hearts. A joint meeting between the MMT and the EB will be held to discuss our joint partnership and make further strides forward.
Pastoral performance appraisals are scheduled for late February and early March.
The SKMB Faith and Life Team has met with Kristen and sent a letter to the Elders regarding her credentialing process and their recommendations.
A Motion was made to approve the following delegates to SKMB Assembly: Randy Chase, Ron Dyck, Dave Reddekopp, Kristen Cowman, Rita Mae Braun and Stephanie Chase. Guests are Ruby Quiring, Myrna Chase, Ben Cowman, Garry Braun and Scott Tolhurst. Tim Thiessen will be attending as a member and representative of a conference team.
The pastors have suggested that once every 3 months the Elders and Pastors meet to discuss PCC body life. The Elders are excited about and fully endorse this idea.
Rita Mae and Vicki will work on an email to the chairs of PCC committees regarding 2017 volunteers, asking the chairs to think about committee member's future involvement with particular thought to each one's spiritual gifts.
We thank God for you, our PCC family, submitted by Rita Mae Braun
Elders Board Summary for January 2017
Present: Betty Russell, Rita Mae Braun, Vicki Clarke, Dave Reddekopp
Our meeting was opened with a reading from Genesis 17: 1-8, the story of Abram being called to a new place. Oswald Chambers in "My Utmost for His Highest" suggests that the greatest enemy of the life of faith in God is good choices that are not quite good enough. We need to let God make choices in our lives so that we don't settle for good when God has the best for us. We prayed and shared about how we are seeing God moving us at PCC.
In order for a transitional pastor to be on the CCMBC (Cdn. Conference of MB churches) benefit plan there must be a reasonable expectation that he will be at PCC for a year. After considerable discussion, the elders feel that, in recognizing the uncertainty of God's work and timeline for our church, it is reasonable to assume that a transitional pastor would need to be at PCC for a year.
On Sunday January 29 after church there will be a potluck 'welcome' with the elders, pastors and Scott Tolhurst.
The Elders affirm both of the following motions, which have been moved and carried by the FMB. Motion 1: "motion that PCC adopt the attached support staff compensation grids for both administrative and custodial workers. Ongoing adjustments and changes to the proposed grid would be part of the regular FMB duties. "
Motion 2: "motion that we recommend to the Elder board a new staff benefit of $1000/year toward facility rentals for direct use of themselves or their immediate family. This benefit would be included on the Salary & Benefit MOU for 2017. "
A meeting took place January 12 regarding the new coffee space and library resources. The south wall will house a bank of books in the new coffee room. It was suggested that a shelving unit of teen books be placed in the youth room. (We will ask Ryan about this idea.) We are looking for volunteers to serve on the resource materials committee.
Rita Mae has contacted three individuals about being elders. Be in prayer about who God desires to lead in this way.
Rita Mae and Vicki will work on an email to the chairs of PCC committees regarding 2017 volunteers, asking the chair to think about committee member's future involvement with particular thought to each ones' spiritual gifts.
Pastoral appraisals need to be completed by the end of February. Randy, Tim and Ryan have all indicated that they would appreciate congregational input. The elders discussed questions to be circulated to congregants.
Monday, February 27, 2017 is the Annual Stewardship Meeting.
We appreciate your prayers, Rita Mae Braun
Elders Board Summary for October - December 2016
As we reflect on the past few months, once again we give praise to God for His faithfulness. We continue to rejoice in His sufficiency for each day.
Our devotional times have been rich as scripture is shared with one another. Psalm 11:4 "He has made wonderful works to be remembered." Malachi 3:16 "Then those who feared the Lord heard and listened." Considerable time has been spent in prayer thanking God for His wonderful work at PCC. God has heard and listened as we have cried out for a moving of His Spirit at PCC. 2 Timothy3: 16&17 challenges us to be fully equipped for every good work as we wait for greater works of God's Spirit in our body.
Rita Mae challenged us with a devotional from the book, the Intrusive Word, which speaks of the church's claim of being a steady overcoming of death. God gives true life. The power of our culture and sin are like death, but the Spirit brings life. May we as people of God choose life over the things we think bring us life.
Praise God for the baptism service on Oct 23rd where Trina Wiens was baptized.
Karen Crane has agreed to Chair Women's Ministries. Rick Ashton and Jared Wiens have agreed to join the MMT.
Pastors Tim and Ryan are both considering further education. Tim would pursue a Doctorate of Ministry degree and Ryan a Master of Arts, Leadership and Management.
A motion was passed that Professional Development be set at $2000 per pastor per year with one weeks salaried pay. Approval for Professional Development depends on the health and availability of the church's financial resources, as well as the number of requests made each year. Part-time pastoral requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Each pastor has been encouraged to engage in an annual week long spiritual retreat to rejuvenate their walk with God. This is considered a work week, with the expectation to spend this time seeking after God's desires for their lives and ministry.
A motion was affirmed that PCC grant a "Denominational School" bursary to Faraja Churiza who will be attending Columbia Bible College beginning in January.
The challenges of the van ministry have been discussed. We thank God for those who have taken on this ministry, recognizing that with increased numbers of those needing rides it requires a lot of coordination. We also recognize the challenge this presents to the Sunday School teachers and appreciate how they adapt to the needs of the children.
A Christmas Eve service and a Christmas Day service will be held. Beginning January, Pastors Tim and Ryan will co-lead a parent/youth SS series.
Discussion has been held in relation to the library books in the C-Can. A meeting to discuss the meeting room/coffee space/library resources will be held on Jan 17th @7pm. All interested parties are urged to attend this meeting.
The 2017 budget proposal was affirmed. The Annual Stewardship Meeting will be held Monday, February 27th, 2017.
Thank you to everyone who completed the L2L survey. We appreciated the meeting we had with Dave Jackson and the results he shared with us. As your elders, we have unanimously sensed the Spirit leading us in the direction of a transitional pastor. Thank you for your support and encouragement.
June 10-11th will be a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the MB church in Regina. Peter Suderman Jr. is chairing this committee consisting of Donna Suderman, Rob and Wendy Sawatzky, Jim Slough and Janice Parke. Thank you for the work you are doing.
As 2016 comes to a close we give praise to God for all that He has done and continues to do. Our prayer for each of you is taken from Philippians 1:9-11 "…that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ--to the glory and praise of God."
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Russell


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There's a moment on the Devo live album Now It Can Be Told when the audience demands an encore, and one of the band members–presumably Mark, I don't know the members by speaking voice–responds, "Do you really want more of this stuff? I don't believe it!" Such is the mark of a true fan: we're gluttons for the stuff we love. And it's that very spirit that brought me back to the IHFF on its second day.
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Flyers: In the interest of spreading the text around a little bit, let's talk about something you'll be familiar with if you go to events such as marathons, fests and cons: little pieces of paper with web addresses on them, imploring you to check out the official website or Facebook page of some new indie film production. I came home with a stack of the things, for the following movies: It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To ("the first ever Choose Your Own Adventure DVD!"). A Chance in Hell ("…I can tell this isn't going to be just another Nazi zombie flick" –Horror Society). Poetic. Main Street Eats. Werewolf in a Women's Prison. Motel Hell (not a remake of the '80s slasher movie).
Trailers: Also saw trailers for the following films: Serial Killer Culture, Porn Star Zombies, a movie about a serial killer that I'd never heard of (and stupidly, didn't write down). It's produced by the same people that produced Serial Killer Culture.
Belly dancing: There was a belly dancing show at one point. I took pictures of it.
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Is movies time! Movies-movies-movies-movies-movies!
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Deadline (Chris Tasara, 2011)
A dull crime drama with a haunted-house story bolted on–and, to be honest, the haunted house bits don't really add anything. If you don't figure out the twist by the end of the first act, you're not paying attention.
One thing I can say in its favor: the villain is really, really deserving of the audience's hate.
Afraid of Sunrise (Justin R. Romine, 2011)
This one didn't grab me. A lot of it is personal preference: I'm never been enamored of vampire hunters (remember, I'm the guy who dislikes Buffy), and the "vampires living openly amongst humans and having civil rights and such" trope never really grabbed me. The tagline on the poster is "These Vampires Don't Sparkle" (there's even a Twilight snipe in the trailer) and I'm getting really, really tired of "sparkly vampires WTF."
I mean, I'm not going to defend Twilight–there were points in Drudgie's review when I think he went too easy on the movie. But there's cultural garbage out there that deserves ten times the hate Twilight gets so, geek/horror culture, will you please find some of that and be snarky about it, please? Thanks ever so.
But I think the main reason I really didn't care for Afraid of Sunrise was the fact that it's much bigger than its barely-an-hour running time. This isn't a movie that needs a sequel: it's a movie that needs to be the pilot of a TV episode.
Also, I didn't really buy the main character. I think it was because of the nipple rings. Another personal prejudice I have is against guys with nipple rings.
Short Film Block
Mind of a Mad Man (Cameron Vanausdal, 2011)
Win! Seriously, this one's a fantastic character study. Very easily could have ended up cheesy but doesn't. Brilliant performance by pretty much the entire cast but especially Dave Nilson.
Alistair (Aaron Cartwright, 2010)
Nice little Australian you-shouldn't-have-broken-into-that-house movie, lots of fun, with a great monster.
Below Zero (Justin Thomas Ostensen, 2012)
Eddie Furlong, I forgive you for Intermedio!
But seriously, this one's pretty good–great direction, very claustrophobic, Michael Berryman, and I'm even willing to buy Drudgie's thesis that Furlong is can be a good actor when he actually puts the effort into it. Hell, its self-awareness is even actually clever, for once. My one problem is that it's got more false endings than The Return of the King.
Short Film Block
Dorothy (Eros Romero, 2011)
Delightfully sick and twisted–until the end almost ruins the whole thing. A great example of explaining stuff that doesn't need to be explained.
8 (Raúl Cezero, 2011)
One nice heaping, steaming slab of what-the-fuckery, Spanish style. It's a good contrast with Dorothy: where the earlier film tries to explain too much and fails, 8 explains nothing and succeeds with flying colors.
What They Say (Justin R. Romine, 2011)
What They Say is good, possibly very good, but for some reason I didn't fully engage with it. (Arguably, I didn't engage with it as much as I should have.) Still, I will give writer/star Heather Dorff props for one of the bravest and most vulnerable performances I've seen in a while.
Slash in the Box (Nick Everhart, 2011)
A quick sick joke with no redeeming social value or moral whatsoever, and thank God for that. Highly recommended.
That's My Girl! (Keith Romine, 2011)
Great idea but two problems here. First, the story needs to be fleshed out–it's simply not satisfying as something that's over and done with in five minutes. Second, the sound mix. A lot of the movies this weekend have had bad mixes (I will not repeat my problems with bad sound mixes), but I couldn't understand most of the dialogue; there's stuff mentioned in the IMDB summary that I didn't catch and I wonder if it was laid out in the dialogue.
Fractured Minds (Frank Battiston, 2011)
Pretty good to start, but I think it drags on a bit too long, and then there's a final twist I didn't get at all. Sometimes that's a good thing, but not here.
Raymond Did It (Travis Legge, 2011)
This one reminds me a lot of Tormented, in that it's clearly trying to be a bit more than the average slasher movie. It wants to be scary, and it wants to be sad, and it wants to be funny, and it never hits the balance between the three. And, as with Tormented, it's the slasher elements that are weakest. When it's good, it's very very good (and had the best line of the weekend: "Why can't we just make out, like decent people?"), but when it doesn't work it's just annoying.
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Tomorrow–Sunday, March 25: Horny zombies, animation, a Phantasm tribute, and live organ donors.


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Don Imus Still Hasn't Learned
- At June 23, 2008
- By NESHA
- In Society
Imus alludes that a football player's legal trouble is due to the fact that he is black. Listen:
When one of Imus's on-air partners, Warner Wolf, discussed Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones' legal troubles, Imus asked, "What color is he." When told that Jones is African-American, Imus said, "Well, there you go. Now we know."
The full transcript is below.
Wolf: "Defensive back Adam 'Pacman' Jones, recently signed by the Cowboys. Here's a guy suspended all of 2007 following a shooting in a Vegas night club."
Imus: "Well, stuff happens. You're in a night club, for God's sake. What do you think's gonna happen in a night club? People are drinking and doing drugs, there are women there, and people have guns. So, there, go ahttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifhead."
Wolf: "He's also been arrested six times since being drafted by Tennessee in 2005."
Imus: "What color is he?"
Wolf: "He's African-American."
Imus: "Well, there you go. Now we know."
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Advantages of Double Sided Mattresses
The NO-FLIP mattress fad has proven to be a success for manufacturers, and an outright failure in the eyes of the consumer. Simmons first introduced the one sided No-Flip Design in 2000. Simmons claimed that their new mattress was not only an improvement, but was also a more maintenance free mattress compared to its two-sided predecessors. Not to be out done Spring Air introduced The NeverTurn™ Mattress. Many other mattress manufacturers followed their lead with single sided beds and maintenance free ad campaigns such as Sealy and Serta. Life expectancy of a mattress has dropped from between 12-15 years, down to 5-7 years.
The era of disposable mattresses has to end. In a world that needs to focus more on renewability, and recycling, it is imperative that we eliminate the wasteful practice of manufacturing "can't flip" mattresses.
The con was on from the very beginning; it was pitched as a benefit to the consumer, "never flip your bed again." The reality of it is, the cost of manufacturing a one sided bed is up to 30% less, and the prices didn't drop at all. The manufacturer's margins went through the roof, and an ad campaign carried them to record breaking profits. Great for them, bad for you. Consumers felt like they were getting a great deal, but body impression problems started almost immediately. Sometimes people weren't even told that the bed couldn't be flipped though, and when they went to turn the mattress, they thought they had been cheated.
Now you're thinking, "why not just buy a mattress by another manufacturer?" If it had been just one company, the next bed you'd get after this disappointing purchase would be a two sided bed by someone else. But eventually they all did it: Sealy, Simmons, Stearns & Foster, Serta, Spring Aire, Tempur-Pedic, Select Comfort, etc. Not one of those companies makes a bed that can flip.
This is a tough pill to swallow, consumers are more limited than they used to be, and most don't even know it. In July of 2007 a new federal fire safety standard went into effect on all mattresses sold in the United States, and it was a costly test to pass. Each bed tested has to pass the fire regulations and it costs thousands of dollars per mattress. This drove many small mattress manufacturing companies out of business (much like small gas stations were driven out of business when tanks needed to be replaced; an unintended consequence). It consolidated the industry into primarily the big players listed above. Now if you are looking for alternatives, you have to know where to look. Furthermore, while you're out there shopping they might even tell you no one makes two sided mattresses anymore, an untruth that our customers report having been told at competitors stores frequently.
Through the years manufacturers and mattresses have changed; waterbeds have faded into a novelty, pillow-tops and ultra plush mattresses have arrived, memory foam, and adjustable air mattresses have advertised their way into the forefront, and "no flip mattresses" have taken over. When one sided beds entered the market place consumers looked on the concept with skepticism. When the manufacturers claimed that the beds would last just as long, the consumer asked "How can it?" The materials were the same; though manufacturers claimed they were better. The polyurethane foam in most mattresses breaks down, compressing roughly 20 % every 5 years. If one were to believe what they said, then some miracle had to be at work. Unfortunately for consumers, there are no mattress miracles, and saggy mattresses have ensued.
Here is what differentiates a one sided bed from a two sided bed: when you sleep in a spot on the mattress you compress the foam only in that area; after a few weeks, or months you will be able to see a defined difference between where you sleep and the rest of the bed. If there are two people then you will develop a crest in the middle of the mattress over time. If you rotate your mattress head to foot, you will still be sleeping in mostly the same place, but you will vary it slightly. However, the crest in the middle will remain. After a couple of years it will get more and more defined, to the point that your mattress will look like two hammocks side by side (over 2" sags on each side have been reported on mattresses under 2 years old). It will often be uncomfortable, but not saggy enough to meet the warranty requirements. This could be avoided by flipping the mattress over. When you flip the bed, the weight of both you and your mattress will be distributed across the entire surface on which you had been sleeping. The majority of the pressure will be on the areas which you had not compressed, resulting in flattening of the mattress as you wear the other side. The durability of a two sided bed then becomes significantly greater; potentially 2-3 times as long.
So why do most stores still carry only one sided mattresses? Brand name recognition and profit margins! Someone who has owned a Simmons or Sterns & Foster for 15-20 years may want to get another one. Unfortunately for them Simmons or Sterns & Foster today is not the same company of 20 years ago. They are making a completely different product, and are owned by completely different people.
Maybe you didn't know. Maybe you haven't had to buy a mattress in the last 8 years. If you have, you probably have had to buy more than one.
Double Sided vs The "NO-FLIP"
Both Sides are useable for sleeping on
Two sided beds last longer than one sided beds
50 percent more mattress
Double-sided mattresses offer a longer life
Same price for a two-side mattress as a one-side mattress.
Just need to repeat that. Wow, 2 sides for the price of one!
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The Chaplaincy Service, in conjunction with Homestyle Bake, are running a Pie Drive this term to raise funds to continue providing crisis support to our school community.
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From Logan International Airport, cross Hwy 3, head south on 27th Street approx 2.5 miles. Take a left on Minnesota Avenue. Swift Building Lofts is one block on your left. From I 90, take the 27th Street Exit, stay on 27th Street for approx 1.2 miles. Take a right on Minnesota Avenue. Swift Building Lofts is one block on your left.
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We post within two (2) business days of cleared funds and we ship via Australia Post.
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Your order becomes effective upon successful transmission after you submit payment. You cannot cancel the order after this time.
We regret that items that have been washed and/or tags removed cannot be exchanged.
If you do need to return due to having ordered the wrong size the return freight is at the purchases expense and if a replacement size is being sought then freight will be charged at actual cost rather than at our discounted freight cost which was applied to the original purchase.
Items must be returned within seven (7) days of receipt and money less actual freight* and 5% admin based on the retail price of the item will be refunded to you within fourteen (14) days. We will contact you to let you know we have received the goods and what amount will be refunded. If items are lost during shipping the responsibility is with the purchaser.
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West of Africa is an economic and farming game, which has been designed according to some historical events.
In the late Middle Ages, the Canary Islands fell into decline, since there was no gold or silver and the islands could not contribute in any way to the trade of that time. But in the 15th century, the islands came to the front. The Spanish conquered the archipelago and boosted agriculture, by cultivating sugar cane, grain and producing wine. In this way, the islands regained their economic value and significance.
In West of Africa, players have to cultivate goods, sell them making the greatest profit and build settlements, always keeping the other players' actions in mind.
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