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Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Oration, 989 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 450, Foster City, CA
About the Talk
A common misconception about agile is that managers are unnecessary. After all, agile is based on self-organizing teams. If the teams organize themselves, what do managers do?
Unfortunately, most scrum training plays into that. Think about it: how many trainers or coaches have you seen sketch the structure of a scrum team with a drawing that includes a manager? While there's always a scrum master and a product owner, the core team and maybe some stakeholders, have you ever seen a manager in that drawing?
This misconception can be a problem all around: A frequently cited barrier to agile adoption is managers who don't know what to do when their teams become self-managing. When they're not included in training, how would they (or anyone else, for that matter) know how to characterize their role. At the same time, organizations often lay down expectations of managers, some compatible with agile, some not.
Agile has clearly shifted the old roles and responsibilities. Managers bent on command-and-control are clearly a barrier to agile adoption. But managers who take a hands-off approach or are treading water in a sea of ambiguity will almost certainly stymie adoption, as well.
Ron Lichty believes (and so do a lot of the early agile thought leaders) that managers have critical roles to play in enabling success, both of transitions to agile and of agile itself. This session is about those roles.
About the Event
6-7 PM: Check-in, snacks & networking
7-8 PM: Speaker & Q&A
8-9 PM: Networking
About the Speaker
Ron Lichty has been alternating between consulting with and managing software development and product organizations for 25 years, the last 15 of those in the era of Agile, almost all of those spent untangling the knots in software development and transforming chaos to clarity. Originally a programmer, he earned several patents and wrote two popular programming books before being hired into his first management role by Apple Computer, which nurtured his managerial growth in both development and product management roles.
Principal and owner of Ron Lichty Consulting, Inc. (www.RonLichty.com), he has trained teams in Scrum, transitioned teams from waterfall and iterative methodologies to agile, and coached teams already using agile to make their software development "hum". In his continued search for effective best practices, Ron co-authors the annual Study of Product Team Performance.
Ron's most recent book is Managing the Unmanageable: Rules, Tools, and Insights for Managing Software People and Teams – http://www.
Ron has repeatedly been brought in as an acting CTO and interim vice president of engineering to solve development team challenges. During Ron's first three years at Charles Schwab, he led software development of the first investor tools on Schwab.com, playing a role in transforming the bricks-and-mortar discount brokerage into a premier name in online financial services. He was promoted to Schwab vice president while leading his CIO's three-year technology initiative to migrate software development from any-language-goes to a single, cost-effective platform company-wide and nurturing Schwab's nascent efforts to leverage early Agile approaches. He has led products and development across a wide range of domains for companies of all sizes, from startups to the Fortune 500, including Fujitsu, Razorfish, Stanford, and Apple.
Ron has been an adviser to a half-dozen start-ups. He co-chaired SVForum's Engineering Leadership SIG; founded its Software Architecture SIG; chaired its Emerging Technology SIG and the East Bay Innovation Group's Software Development Best Practices SIG; and was a member of SVForum's board.


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Seabourn Spirit is a German-built cruise ship completed in 1989. The luxury liner travels between Europe and Africa, and is owned by the Seabourn Cruise Line. In early 2005 it was rated the best small cruise ship by Condé Nast.[4] In 2015, she will be departing the Seabourn fleet in April 2015, and will enter service for Windstar Cruises in May 2015.
Atmosphere on board
Passengers on Seabourn Cruise Line's trio of 208-passenger, ulta-luxury ships -- Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Legend and Seabourn Pride -- enjoy fine dining (especially at dinner), all-suite cabins and doting service. You won't find much razzmatazz here, but you will find an opportunity to enjoy some quiet time and converse with your fellow travelers in a refined environment.
The Champagne flows liberally, there's opportunity to eat caviar, and all women get the arm of a waiter when they enter the dining room. Since you've paid considerable bucks upfront, the line can afford to throw in freebies. And they do: Included in the cruise fare are a welcome bottle of Champagne; an in-suite bar setup; nearly all drinks (you pay extra for some premium brands); decent wine with lunch and dinner; and crew tips.
Seabourn also has a complimentary shore excursion program. On each cruise, at one port of call, there is one free shore-side event to which all passengers are invited. These events are often a highlight of the voyage, and have included such excursions as a visit to a private villa in Malta, a glass-roofed canal boat ride in Amsterdam and an outdoor folkloric dance performance in Nafplion, Greece.
You can use the ship's water sports equipment for free, and do not have to pay extra for a Pilates class or wine-tasting seminar. Plus, there are niceties like fruit smoothies, suntan lotion and cold towels passed out on deck on a hot day.
Still, despite a higher staff-per-passenger ratio than most lines, service is not seamless. While dinner is presented with military precision, including lifting silver domes off entrees on cue, the young (but very handsome) waitstaff seemed lost on our cruise during breakfast and lunch buffets, with guests having to flag someone down for coffee or a clean place setting.
The decor on the Seabourn Spirit is comfortably upscale. There is plenty of space to explore but really nowhere to go -- at night, your choices are The Club with adjacent small casino, the show lounge and (weather permitting) the pool bar. Don't expect much late-night partying.
Family with Kids/Teens
On our sailing there was one family with young children, and though they were very well behaved -- and their parents handled them impeccably -- there was quite a bit of buzz from the mostly senior passengers about the presence of young ones. While they were well cared for, this really isn't a ship for younger children. There are few activities and facilities are nil.
Past Passenger Programs
My first impression of Seabourn Spirit, upon entering its small atrium, was of the absence of color. There's no outstanding design feature to catch your eye. Bland you could say. And undramatic, too, as well as a tad dated; from public rooms to private ones, the furnishings definitely won't put you in a sleek boutique hotel frame of mind.
On the other hand, I've never sailed on a ship where I've felt such a soothing atmosphere onboard. The ship's public rooms serve as a pleasant but never intrusive backdrop to good conversation. Wandering down corridors (you don't have to go far -- that's nice in its own right) I don't remember much about the decor or the art on the walls, but I do remember the way that stewardesses, waiters, entertainment stars and, yes, the captain, all say hello, offer a warm greeting, and look you in the eye so you know they mean it.
The atrium serves as the business-of-vacationing center -- it's home to the purser's desk, which handles everything from RSVP's to invitations to join hosted tables at dinner to DVD checkouts, and a shore excursion office, which honestly was closed every time I strolled by (of course it could have been a case of bad timing). But the Atrium really is a place that you walk through to go somewhere else.
Most of the entertainment venues are located forward, one atop the other, starting on Deck 5 with the King Olav Lounge; above it on Deck 6 is The Club, the cabaret lounge. (The small casino, with a few table games in a glass-walled enclosure and a handful of slot machines tucked away in a closet-like space in the back, is off to the side.) Above that is the somewhat underused Midnight Sun lounge with its floor-to-ceiling windows; during the day, there are great views from the outer deck that encircles it.
On Deck 6 you'll find the library (compact but very well stocked, and I was impressed to see not only newish release books but also recent DVD's there). Adjacent is a well-stocked game room with three tables for cards and a great selection of board games (Scrabble, Parcheesi, Taboo and others); in that room, a nice morning touch, you'll find a selection of coffee, juice and pastries.
I found the ship's boutique boring -- it's rare that I don't buy something onboard a ship, but in this case the only purchase was made to replace a lipstick. It's mostly stocked with jewelry and tchockes that while pricey were in no way distinguished (I would have loved, for instance, to tote home a selection of the fabulous Molton Brown bathroom products that were stocked in my cabin.).
A deck below is the compact but efficient Internet cafe. There are four terminals and there's no per-minute option; you can only access the Internet via packages, ranging from 30 minutes for $13.50 (minimum) to 32 hours for $479.95 (there are five other options in between). The packages also apply to wireless access, available in cabins. The connections were, by and large, quite efficient. The ship does not have GSM cell phone capability, however.
There's a laundromat tucked away on Deck 4 -- two washers, two dryers, instructions in German (but crew was very helpful); though I used the ship's laundry for most attire, it's nice to have the option to clean your, er, intimates, yourself. There's no charge to use the machines and soap is available.
Fitness And Spa
A note is posted at the spa's welcome desk: "All of our therapists are currently performing treatments on other guests and we are unable to assist you at this time." A pad of paper was provided for passengers to list requested treatments and times. I found this absolutely charming -- and evocative of the ship's casual and cozy ambience. You'll get a call when someone's free, and they'll do their best to slot you in.
No question, the facility is small -- small that is if you're used to huge two-level spa/gym set-ups. But that's to be expected. And even with such limited space, the spa sure didn't stint on treatments; these ranged from stone therapy massage ($178), and body wraps from Ocean Wraps ($180) to Lime and Ginger Salt Glow ($180). There are facials -- for women and men, both -- and an anti-arthritic ceremony. The salon, part of the tiny facility, features the usual -- hair styling, cut and coloring, cleansing rituals, massages and pedicures. Pricing wise, the Swedish massage is $111 -- and that's about average, in cruising, for an onboard 50-minute massage.
One of the challenges for a spa in a ship this size is the staffing -- in this case there was one nail technician, one hairdresser and three massage therapist/facial experts. On our cruise, a seven-night sailing with a lot of passengers for whom spa treatments are a regular occurrence (home or away), the facility was pretty busy throughout the cruise, and making a reservation proved important. (A spontaneous request for a pedicure later on in the voyage was met with a "sorry, we're sold out for the week.") I was told that managing requests are definitely more challenging on the seven-night voyages than on longer cruises.
If the treatments are performed professionally and the menu offers variety, the disappointment here is the facility itself is beyond drab (and is it so hard to gussy up a massage room with a little bit of scent and some Tahitian fabrics?). At the very least replacing the hideous lighting would be a start.
Operated by Steiner, which has a lock on cruise line spa operations, I was appalled to hear that their policy of selling products, often pushing them quite strongly, was permitted on a ship of this caliber. It is, however, a reflection of the passengers who sail on Seabourn that one woman, who was suffering buyer's remorse after a way-too-excessive post-treatment shopping spree, told me she didn't have the heart to return them. "The therapist was so sweet," she said, "and I know she earns commission."
Having sworn to maintain some sort of fitness regimen, I was among those who were casually committed to some sort of routine; in Seabourn Spirit's gym all but the most voracious fitness buffs will find just the right amount of equipment. The Life Fitness equipment was arranged for circuit training. And an adequate supply of treadmills and bicycles are topped with flat-screen televisions tuned to ship channels. The mini-fridge filled with bottled water, though commonly found in more upscale ship fitness facilities, is a welcome touch nevertheless.
The ship also schedules classes in Yoga and Pilates, for which there is no additional charge, and offers individualized personal training sessions and a metabolism test (for which there is).
Seabourn Spirit's pool deck is actually centered around two huge Jacuzzis instead of a swimming pool (The salt water pool itself is tucked into a private alcove between a glassed-in stairwell and the Verandah Cafe.). There's plenty of space on the teak deck for lots of lounge chairs (white plastic with puffy blue cushions) both here and on Deck 8, just above. However, beware, especially on sea days: The loungers are placed along the running/walking track and clog it up, so you should plan to get your exercise either very early or very late. Sixteen laps, by the way, equal a mile.
One neat complimentary feature is "massage moments" -- therapists come on out to the pool deck and wander around, their fingers making music on bodies ravaged by airplane flights. Lovely.
Way aft is my favorite part of Deck 8 -- it's a nice broad space that, when not used by shuffle boarders, is a lovely away-from-the-crowd spot for sunning.
One of Legend's claims to fame is its fabulous water sports platform. Low down and far aft, the fold-out marina can only be used when at anchor in port, and only then from time to time. It's equipped with windsurfers, sailboats, Zodiacs, water skis, banana boat, pedal boat and snorkeling equipment. In the center of the marina is a stainless steel mesh pool (to keep guests in and sea life out). It proved a disappointment on our trip, if only in scheduling; while anchored off Nevis, our captain made a bit of a last minute announcement at lunchtime that it would be open for two hours that afternoon but for folks already off the ship and those of who had afternoon plans, it meant we missed out entirely. Too bad because it's a unique and fantastic feature that few ships can offer.
Food & Dining
A major plus on Seabourn Spirit was the unbelievable variety of eating options onboard for such a small vessel.
My favorite spot for dining was, three meals a day, in the Veranda Cafe. Ostensibly the ship's buffet venue, it also allows for made-to-order menu items. Breakfasts offered the usual array of cold items, from yogurts to cheeses and meats to cereal. You could place orders for egg dishes -- from poached to omelets. As well, a menu offered options like blueberry pancakes, cinnamon raison French toast and oatmeal.
Lunch worked the same way; an enticing array of salads and cold appetizers was spread across the buffet and to-order options each day included a hot and cold soup, a meat and fish selection as well as a pasta. Desserts were decadent, and there was always an ice cream of the day (including a sugar free option).
Always available was standard lunch fare, such as burgers and grilled chicken.
The quality of the cuisine at the Verandah Cafe was consistently excellent as was the service (never did you have to wait to place an order, ask for a drink refill, or request a glass of wine; house red and white was served at lunch). Wait staff also stood sentry by the buffet to carry your laden plate, and once you placed an order at the grill there was no waiting around; you found your table and it was brought to you.
Especially pleasing was the atmosphere -- tables covered with white linen were set both outdoors (my favorite spot, even on the windiest days) and indoors.
At night, the Veranda Cafe transforms itself. No buffet here, Restaurant 2 offers theme menus; one night it was bistro (outstanding -- the foie gras with quince compote, escargots classically cooked, a rich lobster bisque and grilled lamb chops ...). On another, Restaurant 2 was a trattoria and offered another fantastic menu, with starters like seared carpaccio, ricotta and potato ravioli, while mains featured a choice of osso bucco or swordfish steak. One night -- I didn't make it, alas -- Restaurant 2 was a steak house. One of its most interesting menus spotlights was tapas -- there are about a dozen small courses, highlights of which were the lobster corn dog with truffle sauce, the roasted salmon in sake ginger brine, and an amazingly decadent gingered almond and pumpkin nougatine. And you don't roll out of there groaning. The portions, quality and quantity, were perfect.
It's a testament to the chefs and wait staff at Restaurant 2 that one passenger I met, an Italian-born restaurateur who prior to his recent retirement operated a critically acclaimed eatery in Atlanta, spent most evenings here instead of the main dining room.
Speaking of which, The Restaurant, the ship's primary dining venue, was the least impressive eatery onboard. Let me qualify that by saying that the room itself was big and wide, boringly decorated, and institutional in ambience. While occasionally the cuisine would shine, just as often it would leave me cold. Literally; appetizers and entrees, while prepared to order, would arrive cool to the touch more often than they should.
And while I checked out the expansive breakfast and lunch menus, The Restaurant, whose exposure to the elements is relegated to a series of portholes, was rather depressing.
Still, dinners, regardless of the inconsistency of cuisine (and honestly, sometimes it was excellent, but at this level the food should be consistently outstanding), were a highlight of the cruise. Seabourn's "hosted tables" philosophy is a brilliant one; everyone from the captain, who on our voyage clearly enjoyed entertaining passengers at his table night after night, to members of the entertainment team, and from other senior officers to the spa director all issue invitations. It's a great way to meet your fellow passengers and also forge relationships with officers and staff. And it's not an exclusive thing, based on how much you spend or whether your conversation scintillates. Everybody gets invited -- there are plenty of hosted tables to go around.
Another alternative for dinner was the occasional grill event held out by the Sky Bar, above the pool deck. Surf and turf was the theme there one night, lamb another.
Back to breakfast, beyond the aforementioned, there's a lavish early riser's buffet laid out each morning in the Midnight Sun Lounge that goes way past the standard array of pastries you find on most ships. Afternoon tea, in which waiters serve crust-free sandwiches, scones with real clotted cream, and an assortment of beverages is also held here.
The grill by the Sky Bar was usually fired up at lunchtime and offered everything from the best gourmet hot dog ever to beef and vegetarian skewers.
And huge kudos to room service. For breakfast you can order just about anything you want, whether you use the usual card on the door or simply call down. My regular breakfast order of poached eggs on toast was always perfectly cooked and delivered in a timely fashion. You can order from The Restaurant menu during lunch and dinner; the latter is served course by course upon request (and was beautifully timed on the one night I tried it). And while not on the menu, don't hesitate to order up a serving of caviar and fixings (though it's an astonishingly meager portion) or freshly popped popcorn if you're staying in to watch a movie. The round-the-clock menu offers the usual suspects -- Caesar salad, sirloin steak, salmon, pizza, brownies and cheesecake.
The habit of placing both The Restaurant and Restaurant 2 dinner menus in each day's "Onboard Daily News" was a tremendous help in making choices.
The real entertainment onboard Seabourn Spirit occurs at The Restaurant or whatever theme eatery is being offered in the Veranda Cafe. A leisurely meal, good wine, delicious food, and stimulating conversation meant that many folks spent two hours plus at the table, and that was a highlight for me, night after night. The passengers, in essence, make their own entertainment. Beyond that, this is not a ship for those who want round-the-clock activity.
The second most rocking spot onboard was found at sailaway, almost always at just about sunset, at the Sky Bar; the outdoor bar, a deck above the pool area, has small cocktail tables undercover and larger ones -- all covered with white linen cloths -- scattered around the deck. Every night was like a cocktail party.
There were a handful of evening musical shows -- and while all three of the main performers had beautiful voices, the pace -- quite frenetic, with lots of costume changes, and music that spanned decades every night -- was exhausting. As well, the King Olav, the ship's primary theater venue, is a fairly intimate space -- and low ceilinged -- and so these high energy shows seemed out of place.
A pre- and post-dinner option was Viva, a husband and wife duo -- she sings, he plays the piano. They held court in The Club, the ship's secondary venue. They, too, were a disappointment -- she sang out of tune. This was the place to dance -- and it was sweet to watch couples perform the obviously well practiced ritual. The place to go for music, I discovered just in the nick of time, was the Midnight Sun Lounge with jazz and favorites offered at tea time and after dinner.
On a couple of nights movies were shown; and they were good ones ("The Queen" and "The Last King of Scotland") -- right after they'd won major Academy Awards.
Easily the most joyful and plain-old-fun evening bash was the ship's Fruit Flambe Under the Stars, an after-dinner event where chefs created a beautiful array of desserts out on the pool deck and the Navigators, the ship's fantastic all-purpose band, played for people to dance. Just a lovely evening and yes, we were rewarded with a sparkly black sky.
During the day, activities are fairly limited -- this ship appeals to people who can find their own fun, whether it's meeting fellow travelers or curling up in your suite with a good book or movie. But you can participate, on sea days, in a range of activities, such as tour talks, cooking demos, bridge, casino gaming lessons, a matinee movie, galley tour, ice cream social and golf putting competition. Or you can have a long lunch and take a nap! On port days, when most people are off the ship on shore tours, social bridge games are offered. But that's pretty much it.
Speaking of shore excursions, Seabourn Spirit offered a solid selection of offerings, ranging from standard island tours for less mobile passengers to more adventurous options (kayak rides, nature hikes, and horseback rides, among others).
What proved disappointing however was a lack -- at least on our cruise -- of really unique options. Ironically, the two most interesting were offered in St. Kitts (so you had to choose); one was a tour of artist studios and another was a day at Rawlins Plantation, a charming small island hotel. I opted for the second, and while it was indeed a lovely experience (complete with a West Indian buffet lunch, use of the pool, grounds, and even the grass tennis court if desired, as well as roundtrip transportation in a minivan), there were a couple of disconcerting issues that perhaps show a carelessness on the cruise line's part in monitoring shore outings.
First, Seabourn's own brochures on the tour listed spa options as an a la carte part of the day. Rawlins, it turned out, doesn't have a spa (though the owners told us they can request massage therapists and the like to perform treatments in a room onsite; reservations must be made 24 hours in advance). Obviously, the tour company that Seabourn uses on the island was responsible for the discrepancy, but a little bit of quality control by the line would have eliminated the inaccuracies. As well, the $280 per person price, which seemed outrageous at first glance, was also outrageous in reality. Pleasant as it was, that tour was embarrassingly overpriced, and fellow passengers did complain about it to the shore excursion personnel onboard.
And yet Seabourn offers one of the great experiences in cruising with its "Exclusively Seabourn" program. On our Caribbean voyage, officers and crew take over a private island with a beach bar in Virgin Gorda; there's a fabulous barbecue, open bar, watersports, and a spa hut, where ship's therapists offer 20-minute rubdowns. The piece de resistance: Two waiters wade through the surf with a surfboard on which is perched a huge mound of caviar, complete with fixings; champagne is served; and guests mix and mingle in the surf. The whole day passes like a dream -- for this Caribbean veteran, it was the most magical, relaxing, pleasant beach outing ever.
And it was clear that the hard working crew, plowing through the sand to serve drinks, provide towels and fulfill all manner of requests was having a ball, too.
Fellow Passengers
International, upscale and well-traveled. Average age depends on cruising region (higher in the Mediterranean, slightly lower in the Caribbean), but the majority are in the 55-plus age range, and onboard entertainment is largely geared to this demographic. Seabourn passengers are intensely loyal; not only do they return year after year, but it's also not unusual to meet couples who are onboard for three or four back-to-backs. Or more!
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News Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON Arcade Game's Promo Video, Opening Streamed
posted on 2016-02-22 05:15 EST
Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a promotional video on Friday for its upcoming arcade game Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. The company also began streaming the game's opening video on Friday.
Both videos preview the game's opening theme song "NO FUTURE (Prototype ver.)" by SiM.
The game will feature 160 mobile suits, including the Gundam Barbatos (pictured at right, upper image) and its pilot Mikazuki Augus from the Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans television anime series, as well as G-Self (pictured at right, lower image) and its pilot Bellri Zenam from the Gundam Reconguista in G series.
The game will include a renewed EX Burst system featuring three types of EX Burst attacks: fighting burst, shooting burst, and extend burst. The game will also include the new stage Capital Territory, as well as a new final boss. Versus Conquest mode will reappear with changes to its urgent operations and reward system.
The game will also include an online multiplayer mode, allowing players to fight one on one with other players or pair up for team battles, as well as online events. Additionally, players will be able to transfer their customized items from Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost.
The accompanying Gundam Vs. Mobile smartphone app will allow players to keep track of their online ranking and earn rewards by clearing challenge missions.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON will be available in Japan beginning on March 9. The arcade game is a sequel to Bandai Namco Entertainment's Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost arcade game, which debuted in March 2014.
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Mobile home by MattiasAWatch
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wonderful! i like it very much
that's crazy xDDDDD
This could be an awsome child's story book! Almost reminds me of Shel Silverstein...
Very original. Love the concept.
Love the spikes, nice touch.
wow amazing
so goooooooood
so goooooooood
haha speechless! faved
Brilliant idea and great joke (I don't like to call it a joke but it made me laugh)
i loooove this house
in all it's fantastic roundness
in all it's fantastic roundness
it would be funny if they tried to live on a hill
when i run inside this thing will move.
Hah, cool!
This could totally be in a Hayao Miazaki Movie. Pretty cool.
Haha... Man... you really deserve some kind of reconnaissance!
i giggled
That's amazing. C:
Great idea! I'll certainly never think of a mobile home in the same way...
this made me smile, thank you
ahah roule ma poule... hihi
Nothing says "Mobile living" like sheer terror and fright from when a gust of wind sends the house rolling down the hill to god-knows-where!
wow .... masterpiece
Now if the children misbehave, they won't have any corners to sit in!
I so much love this.
your recent deviations were all great!!
your recent deviations were all great!!
This is wonderful.
Have you ever thought about making childrens' books? (Though they'd be great for adults as well )
Have you ever thought about making childrens' books? (Though they'd be great for adults as well )
Hahahaa, awesome.
Truly amazing.
The idea alone is wonderful, but the art.. o: I adore.
The idea alone is wonderful, but the art.. o: I adore.
genialt! tala med patentverket...
you drew it so good!
its so nice and the idia is just wonderful
its so nice and the idia is just wonderful
brilliant! this is very cool. i love the cracks
This is so very brilliant! Beautiful work.


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Worship Project p40.3
- reviewed by Andree Farias Copyright Christianity Today International
- 2005 1 Mar
- Forty
- Chasing
- He Reigns
- We Lift You Up
- Love Song
- Take Me to the Cross Again
- Unashamed Love
- Perfect Picture
- Pleasing
- Majesty (Here I Am)
- At the Foot of the Cross (Ashes to Beauty)
- Who You Are
When it comes to modern worship, critics typically favor the likes of Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, or their other Passion contemporaries. Not much attention is given to Integrity's Vertical Music. Blame it on market saturation of worship music or inadequate marketing on Vertical's part, but the label is still responsible for some of the best modern worship in recent years, including knockout debuts from Kathryn Scott, Jason Morant, and Michael Gungor, in addition to other established notables like Ten Shekel Shirt and Lincoln Brewster.
But the real strength is in the originals by Vertical artists. Hiebert and singer Abby Merkel take Morant's "Love Song" to new anthemic heights, while Morant himself does a respectable job with Glenn Packiam's "We Lift You Up." Morant also beautifies Hiebert's "Unashamed Love" like never before, and Kathryn Scott's gorgeous "At the Foot of the Cross" is given a tender, small-group reworking that should earn it a place in more church repertoires.
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The first day of qualifying for candidates found recently retired state Sen. Diana Bajoie in a new job as director of community relations for the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. LSUHSC Chancellor Dr. Larry Hollier introduced Bajoie (as she stood on the other side of the room) at a press conference last week, announcing the teaching hospital's award of a $10 million competitive grant for cardiovascular research. Ron Gardner, the facility's vice chancellor for administrative, community and security affairs, says Bajoie will join Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu in promoting New Orleans to medical conventions post-Katrina. While noting the 31-year legislative veteran's "extremely effective skills" at dealing with elected officials, Gardner suggests Bajoie will be less of a lobbyist for LSUHSC and more of a community outreach specialist. Bajoie handled a number of health-care issues, including funding of the old Charity Hospital, as a state representative (1976-1991) and then as senator (1991-2007). "We won't have to train her," Gardner says. Johnson
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Kennedy in Campaign Cash If money is the fuel that drives political machines, then incumbent U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu still has a full tank. Although the Democrat isn't releasing preliminary numbers, it's likely that she out-raised her main GOP opponent, state Treasurer John Kennedy, since Jan. 1. According to early figures released by Kennedy's campaign, the treasurer raised $1.48 million during the second quarter and has $2.7 million in the bank. In comparison, Landrieu had $4.5 million in her war chest at the end of the first quarter. "We expect to be out-raised this quarter by our opponent through Election Day, actually," says Lenny Alcivar, Kennedy's press secretary. Kennedy kicked off a weeklong bus tour across Louisiana last week called "Stand Up Louisiana." Events are planned for Kenner, Lafayette, Alexandria, West Monroe, Bossier City, Natchitoches, Rosepine, Lake Charles, Houma and Mandeville. As for when the treasurer might go on TV, the campaign is staying mum. "We're not talking about that right now," Alcivar says. An advance copy of the speech Kennedy will give around the state reveals a theme that likely will be carried over into the campaign's paid media. "If you want to change the Senate, you have to change the senator," Kennedy says. The deadline for filing campaign finance reports from the second quarter is this Tuesday (July 15). Alford
Workforce Money Vetoed
On the page, it reads with a little zing: "Gov. Bobby Jindal has vetoed $750,000 that was dedicated to a "master plan for workforce facility' for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System." Among the reasons the veto led to slack-jawed double takes was Jindal's commitment to "workforce development" during the recent session. In fact, he made it a top priority. Another reason involves the system's critical role in Jindal's plan. LCTCS will be at the forefront of Jindal's initiative because it will be training the targeted workforce and placing people back into the labor market. LCTCS spokesperson Kizzy A. Payton says the money was needed to conduct an analysis of classrooms, buildings and other structures on the state's various campuses. The money is still needed, she says, adding, "We're going to keep working with [the administration] to work something out." The governor, lawmakers and LCTCS are all "still committed to workforce development," Payton adds. Alford
on the Move Even though CODOFIL recently celebrated its 40th bonne féte, last week represented a first for the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana. Preserving the traditional Cajun dialect and teaching future generations remains a driving force for the state-sponsored advocacy group, but sustaining other cultural aspects of French Louisiana has also become a focus. State Sen. Mike Michot, R-Lafayette, advanced legislation during the recent session to move CODOFIL from the state Department of Education to the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. CODOFIL has been with the education department since 1968 when Michot's father, Louis Michot, was the state superintendent. Since then, the mission of the group has gone from bringing teachers to Louisiana to exploring ways of supporting French-speaking communities. "I think we're finally expanding beyond education," says Dr. David Cheramie, CODOFIL's executive director. "French as a second language is our bread-and-butter, but now we'll be able to get into more of the cultural side of our mission." For more info, visit www.codofil.org. Alford


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Richard said the owner of this business spent quite a bit of time with him on the phone prior to him bringing his vehicle in. He saved him money by telling him he did not have to purchase certain parts he planned on purchasing for his vehicle.
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In an effort to expand a popular children's book program more broadly in Alaska, Best Beginnings will issue grants to launch Imagination Library in new communities and expand it in communities that already have the program.
Best Beginnings is working to expand Dolly Parton's Imagination Library throughout Alaska. Presently, 110 communities have the program under 32 local Imagination Libraries. More than 21,000 children receive a book in the mail each month. With the financial support of the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, Best Beginnings is soliciting proposals to launch or sustain Imagination Library in additional communities.
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A warm welcome awaits you at Glen Moray Distillery in Elgin. Glen Moray has been distilled on the banks of the River Lossie since 1897 by a small dedicated team of craftsmen. In over a century of distilling at Glen Moray, much has changed. However, the ingredients, processes and the skills of those responsible for producing this finest quality single malt whisky remain constant.
A small, friendly and informal distillery, Glen Moray is situated in the city of Elgin, the historic capital of Speyside. The area around Elgin is known as the Laich of Moray and has a mild climate. Indeed, an old Moray saying proclaims that the Laich of Moray has forty days more summer than any other part of Scotland – making Glen Moray one of the sunniest distilleries in Speyside.
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My weight issue is like an addiction. I think people who do not struggle with food and weight have trouble understanding that. The stereotype that fat people are lazy, dumb, trailer trash -- well I can say I'm certainly not lazy and dumb! What makes me overeat? Maybe I should see a therapist instead of WW. *Sigh*
I think part of the problem--for all of us--is processed foods plus lack of exercise. One thing that helped me was reading several articles in Mother Jones over the years and a couple of Michael Pollan's books and several other studies about how we've turned food, and in particular, animals, into industrialized production output. For one thing, in the push to increase the yield of meat on an animal, we pump cows and pigs full of hormones to pump them up and restrict movement to keep muscle from toughening. Cows, which are ruminants who naturally eat grass, are fed corn, which is far cheaper--but which their digestive systems are not designed to tolerate, so we need to pump them full of antibiotics so they can bulk up on a cheap food they weren't ever meant to eat. So you produce a more tender meat partly by marbling it with fat (some of which would be burned off through exercise in animals that roam for forage) but mostly by artifically manipulating the animal's biology to turn the cow or pig into a weight gaining machine. To maximize profit you use the cheapest possible feed.
Basically we have cheap meat and dairy because of animal cruelty on a hugely efficient industrial scale. A lot of industrial food producers and vendors are now campaigning on a huge scale to roll back USDA Organic certification criteria because as people have tried to eat more organic food, they've seen a new vector for profit--but stringent rules for organic make it tough to do things cheaply. I've always respected that part of what makes mean kosher or halal involves dealing with the animals and their slaughter for food in a humane manner, to ensure they feel no fear. I think that's a very fair way to live in gratitude for our nourishment. I think it's kind of interesting how what's best for us, animals and the planet in general is not what maximizes profits, although the flip side is that industrializing production has allowed people who would not have been able to afford meat 50 or 100 years ago to make it a regular part of their diet.
I guess when I think about things in those terms, and in terms of staying fit, I tend to eat better and keep my weight down without thinking about it in terms of dieting, and over the years, that's worked way better for me than thinking about what I can't have or have to limit. Maybe I should write a book about the geopolitical, anti-cruelty diet... Sigh.
Plus the more I exercise the more I crave salads, protein, and fresh veggies. It's just that pushing myself back into that cycle is hard. I guess kind of like getting a bicycle back up and rolling from a standstill as opposed to just keeping the movement going. And having to do it pointed uphill.
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So I showed you cute magnets. I mentioned I would show you something you could stick them to. I keep seeing cute framed sheet metal. It is always REALLY pricey though. So I made this one.
I like it, but I bought the frame at Michael's and would have preferred a chunkier wood frame. That I could paint myself and distress and stuff. But this is cute for now. I think I will hit D.I. or Goodwill and find a big chunky wooden frame to replace this one eventually. If you do buy it at Michael's or JoAnn's wait until the frames are 50% OFF or you have a 50% off coupon.
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Sheet Metal (I wanted big, so mine is the pre-cut from Home Depot in 36 x 24)
A frame (that fits whatever size your sheet metal is)
Ribbon or any other embellishments you want
This is easy. Just remove the glass and back of the frame.
Next, you can tie ribbon around if you want.
Put the sheet metal in. Handle the sheet metal carefully. With gloves if you are smart. I got a nasty giant cut. Think Paper Cut with sheet metal. Put the back of the frame back on.
That's It! How easy is that??? Voila!
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Like I mentioned, I think it would be way cuter in a better frame. I just didn't have one handy.
Also, if you had a flat frame (one that perhaps you made yourself) you could decoupage the frame.
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Person Centered Planning & Self-Determination Training for Non-Clinical Staff. Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeastern Michigan. Why is this so Important?.
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Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeastern Michigan
Focus on labels
Emphasize deficits
See people in the context of human service systems
Distance people by emphasizing difference
See people first
Emphasize strengths
See people in the context of their local community
Bring people together by discovering common experienceHow do we Describe People?
Plan for a lifetime of programs
Base options on stereotypes about people with disabilities
Offer a limited number of usually segregated program options
Craft a desirable life-style
Find new possibilities for each person
Design an unlimited number of desirable experiencesHow Do We Think About & Plan for the Future
System Centered
Plan a lifetime of programs
Rely on interdisciplinary teams to generate plans
Respond to need based on job descriptions
Person Centered
Craft a desirable
Create person-centered teams to solve problems
Respond to people based on shared responsibility and personal commitmentWho Makes the Decisions? Who is in Control?
System Centered
Community is rejecting
Protect individuals with disabilities
Simulate safety in secluded settings
Person Centered
Community can be welcoming
Negotiate acceptance by building relationships
Find associations, settings & people who facilitate new experiencesWhat do we believe about community?
Encourage or Strengthen Associational Life—Getting connected with associations that are of interest; active religious communities; volunteering opportunities
Encourage Neighborhood Connections—opportunities for daily interaction/acts of neighborliness; becoming a valued customer/"Regular"
Build School, Work, and Homemaker Roles—Job opportunities related to specific interest; opportunities for home ownership/homemaking; involvement in school functionsFour Directions for Building a Community life
Values & Principles:
Values & Principles continued:
The 10 Fundamental Components of Recovery:
PCP will be ineffective if it is only about writing a document for MDCH.
PCP will be ineffective if you do not believe in the value of inclusion.
PCP will be ineffective if you elevate yourself above the consumer and their circle of support.It would be ineffective if…
The process is rooted in respect for the person & a commitment to build inclusive communities.
Family members & friends are partners
They have important knowledge & can make contributions that cannot be replaced.
Listening & Learning Continue
recognizes that positive possibilities unfold as the people involved learn from experience.
Focus on Developing Capacities
Reflects what is important to the person, now & for the future. It insists that the person have real opportunities to contribute to the life of their communities & to benefit from their contributions in turn.
Hopeful Action Happens
Action is based on hope that grows from the positive changes that individuals & their allies have already made.How Do You Know It's Person-Centered Planning?
Plan is based on the person's strengths & capacities
Services & supports are provided in environments that promote maximum independence, community connections, and quality of life
Honoring one's choices and preferences and allowing for the dignity of risk
The person's life is based on their strengths & capacities
Self-Determination promotes independence, community connections and quality of life; the person determines the life they want
Individuals have the power to make decisions and truly control their lives; this includes taking risk and taking responsibility for their actions.Relationship Between Person Centered Planning & Self-Determination
This is an option for all consumers
Allows the consumer to voice their preferences if a crisis occurs.
Common questions: Who will take care of your home; Do you have a hospital of choice; Who needs to be notified when a crisis occurs
Independent Facilitation
This is an option for all consumers
The region has a pool of independent facilitators a consumer can choose from to help them run their meeting.Initiatives
General Policy Changes:
*** Anyone can develop a Crisis Plan- those with a guardian should have guardian involvement in the planning.
Presumptive Heirs
Employees of a life/health insurance, health facility, or home for the aged if person receives their services
Known devisees
Patient AdvocatesPeople who Cannot Enact any type of Advance Directive on Behalf of their Ward
CSM/SC must ensure:
But in the community when incident occurs follow normal emergency procedures; call 911, attempt CPR then notify hospice
If not enrolled in a licensed hospice setting;
According to the Michigan Person Centered Planning Policy Guideline, some of the values and principles of the PCP process are:
a. The process is highly individualized and designed to respond to the expressed needs/desires of the individual
b. Choices & preferences shall always be honored & considered, if not always granted
c. The person's cultural background shall be recognized and valued in the decision-making process
d. Services are chosen for the individual based on need.
The Person Centered Planning Process is an ongoing process.
3. Pick the answer that does not belong:
The PCP will be effective if…
a. You believe in the abilities of the person you support
b. You believe in the value of inclusion
c. It is only about writing a document for MDCH
d. You do not elevate yourself above the individual and their circle of support.
5. True or False:
A Crisis Plan is a legally binding document in which the recipient decides what issues to address in a crisis, which people will be enlisted for support during the crisis, and who will get a copy of the plan.
A Psychiatric Advanced Directive is a legally bound notarized document signed by a legally competent adult giving direction to healthcare providers about recipients' treatment choices in specific circumstances including but not limited psychiatric situations.
All staff can only honor a DNR if a consumer is enrolled in a licensed hospice setting and consumer is in the care of a licensed setting, supportive living, or respite setting.
8. Name one of the principles of Self-Determination: ____________________________________
All consumers have the option to develop a crisis plan and use a Independent Facilitator.
10. Name one of the 10 components of Recovery:__________________________
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Signs of the Second Coming: The Olivet Discourse (MP3 CD)
How can we know Jesus will come again? T is one passage in the Bible that answers that question. Jesus gave a sermon often called the Olivet Discourse to His disciples after being asked about His return. Matthew 24 and 25 provide comprehensive truth about the last days and a cohesive scheme for understanding the events of the end times.
If you heard this series on the radio, you know that David Jeremiah is at his best in this powerful and majestic series.is the entire 12-lesson series (about 6 hours, 44 minutes)!
Chapters include:What Jesus Said About His Return Signs of Christ's Return Tribulation Preachers The Worst Day on Earth Time of Trembling The Second Coming Parable of the Fig Tree Days of Noah The Wise and the Foolish Virgins Parable of the Talents The Sheep and the Goats Olivet Discourse--A Review
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Please Join Mindfulness Based Psychiatrist and Singer Lana Benedek & Richard Burr, Meditation Teacher and Musician for a day of music, meditation and stillness.
July 18, 2015, 10am-230pm.
Mindfulness practice is built around enhancing our ability to be in the present moment, to see it clearly, and to know how to respond appropriately. However, for many of us, traditional approaches to becoming mindful, such as sitting in silent meditation, are difficult to practice. Because of this and because of their mutual passion for music, Lana & Richard decided to co-facilitate this retreat as a way for those interested in both mindfulness and music to experience the trans-formative power of being present.
The day will be a mix of guided meditations, listening to music, discussions and periods of silence. Discussions will be centered around the music experienced.
This retreat is suitable for both beginning and experienced meditation students. All are welcome.
The retreat will be 4 and ½ hours and will include breaks and time for lunch. The breaks will be passed in silence. There will be light snacks and refreshments provided. Please bring food for lunch as there is no where to buy lunch at the park.
The retreat will be located at Temescal Gateway Park in Classroom #3. Click here for directions. Due to space limitations we are asking that people register by July 11th so that parking can be secured. Please send an email with your name to firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve your spot.
The suggested donation for this event is between $50-100$.


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Over time the kitchen has evolved from an unseen necessity located in the back or basement of the home, to the heart of the home as we know it today. The structure and layout of kitchens have gradually changed to make the most efficient use of space for cooking, dining and entertaining! Take a look at some our kitchens designed with these commonly used measurements from This Old House, and learn a little about the history of our favorite kitchen appliances!
The Need For Space & Storage Solved
Up until the early 20th century, kitchens lacked any space for storage. Once this became recognized as an issue, the Hoosier Cabinet was introduced to hold and organize commonly used ingredients. Can you imagine a kitchen without cabinets to hide some of the clutter?!
The Microwave Pops Up As An Appliance We Can't Live Without
The first food ever cooked in a microwave was popcorn by inventor Percy Spencer. It wasn't until the later 1940's that it became available to the public after being tested in a Boston restaurant. Now they are found in over 90% of American kitchens!
Open Kitchens Become A Stage For Creativity & Social Activity
Once the extractor hood was perfected in the 1980's to control steam, scent and heat, open kitchens became possible and are now a selling point for many homes. Open kitchens also came at a time when cooking was considered to be less like work and more creative!
An Island With Room For Two, Or More!
Islands are a more recent development commonly found in open kitchens. They are designed to make room for people to cook together, and provide extra counter space for prepping, serving and socializing!
A Heated Transition From Gas to Electric
Food was cooked over open fire until the first gas stove was patented in the 18th century by inventor James Sharp. Gas stoves appeared in most homes until the 1920's when improvements in the distribution of electricity made electric ovens a competitive choice we favor to this day!
How does your kitchen measure up to these modern day standards? Find out more about kitchen design in Home Monthly's article on the New Canaan CARES Kitchen and Home Tour, which featured a design by GHID in collaboration with Michael Smith Architects, LLC. Facts and history found on Wikepedia.


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Who better to offer marriage advice than those who contend with the end of it, every singe day? Read on for relationship wisdom bombs from 15 divorce professionals who collectively share hundreds of years of experience helping couples end their marriages.
"Be true to yourself. If deep-down you really want kids, don't tell yourself it will be enough to be a stepmom. You will ultimately resent your spouse, and it will come out in passive-aggressive ways. If you really want someone who won't come home until 10 p.m. because he's out hustling and making a lot of money — don't marry a blue-collar guy, because you won't be happy. Don't think you can change the other person. You can't."
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"Be judicious with social media. Healthy relationships require spending time together in real life, and social media can be a hazardous distraction. Broadcasting the details (good or bad) of your relationship is a recipe for disaster."
"Synchronize. Avoid most arguments by making it more difficult, if not impossible, to forget things by using synchronized lists, calendaring apps, and the like. Synchronize financial information so spouses can keep track of combined income and expenses, avoid bouncing checks from joint accounts, and hopefully eliminate financial 'surprises' that can create marital conflict."
"Sex and intimacy are key parts of your marriage that can get lost – especially once you have kids. Put the sweatpants down and the lipstick on, because you need to make the effort for your spouse, even if you don't always feel like it." – Morghan Richardson, Richardson Legal, New York City
"If you get involved with someone who is divorced, seek out a copy of the complaint and answer in the divorce (not the Final Judgment of Divorce) so you can see the allegations against the individual, i.e. domestic violence, adultery or maybe just irreconcilable differences. You will have a better understanding of the type of person you are dating. –Francine Gargano, Somerville, N.J.
" Maintain some mystery in your relationship, but not where your values about money are concerned. One very sure way to doom your relationship is to ignore your respective financial habits and goals. You'll fight and you'll quickly cede power, become resentful, or both. And make sure you have an emergency plan — like a credit card of your own — because you never know when you'll have to use it." -- Casey Greenfield, Greenfield Labby, New York City
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"Sign a prenup. While people feel jaded about prenups, and hesitate to even mention divorce, ignoring the reality of divorce doesn't mean it can't happen. A failure to plan just means you have to live with your state's default divorce laws. Why, if marriage looks so different than it did 20 years ago, would you want to live with laws which were (largely) fashioned in the 1970s?" – Michael Boulette, Lindquist & Vennum, Minneapolis
"While dating, pay attention to their friends. Disliking your significant other's friends can be a red flag for your relationship. Most people choose friends because they have similar personalities and traits. If you don't like your significant other's friends, but think your boyfriend/girlfriend is impeccable, you might be 'blinded by love' and overlooking some serious
personality flaws." —Ken Alan, Goldberg Jones, Seattle, Wash.
"Don't underestimate the power of household chores to trigger marital blowups. A dirty shirt on the back of a chair or unloaded dishwasher can be the thing that sets off a battle. Before committing, discuss how you will share these tasks– but also identify your triggers, as well as your spouse's, and decide what you can live with. Because people don't often change their habits." – Daniel Clement, Law Offices of Daniel Clement, New York City
"Date your spouse. The expense of a regular babysitter and date nights pales in comparison to the financial and emotional costs of a divorce. Make sure that you make 'couple time' a priority at least once a week." – Wendy Jaffe, former divorce lawyer and author of The Divorce Lawyers' Guide to Staying Married
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"Be honest with yourself about what you bring to the relationship. Virtually every day I see relationships fail (or fail to thrive) because a party doesn't properly value what he or she is bringing to the relationship. Are you bringing just a bank account, good looks, sexual prowess, witty repartee, etc. to the coupling? And are you giving yourself too much or too little credit for the role these things play in the relationship?" – Jason Weis, Curran Moher Weis, Fairfax, Va.
"My advice comes from being a divorce attorney, as well as someone who is divorced and happily remarried: You have to simply DECIDE you are going to be happily married. In the real world this means you make a deliberate choice every day in every moment that your marriage takes priority over everything and everyone else in your life. Schedule time for yourselves. Also, make sure you consider everything you do in the context of how will it impact your marriage." – Rebecca Zung,
Zung Clough, Tampa, Fla.
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"Get a Financial Plan. Most couples do not have the same 'money blueprint' and rarely talk about the most important questions of their lives. Retirement, college and who's going to take care of you when you're old. The No. 1 reason for getting a divorce in this country is for financial reasons. Clients tell me if they had spent as much time talking about their finances during their marriage as much as they during divorce, they might not be getting a divorce." – Keith Powell, certified divorce financial analyst, Austin, Texas
"Communicate with each other about your core financial values – particularly at the beginning of the
relationship. The reality is that most people do not sit down to have a real conversation about major decisions and questions that will undoubtedly affect their future: Do we each REALLY want children? If so, will one of us be the primary caretaker? Is either of us willing to sacrifice career or education to be a caretaker for children? Can we afford to have children, when, and how many? What style of parenting do we believe in? Will one or both of us handle the family finances? Are we each spenders, savers, or are either of us coming into the marriage with financial baggage? What are our common financial goals and can we get on the same page about them? Many couples find themselves down the road, whether 2, 10, or 40 years later, in a marriage with "the wrong person." – Tina Lewert, Lewert Law, Boca Raton, Fla.
"Assume a foundation of teammates. Act like you are on the same team and assume your partner is on your side. And dream — join your partner in being a visionary about the relationship's future and make room for both parties' dreams to happen." -- Bruce Provda, Provda Law Firm, New York City
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MADNESS drummer DANIEL 'WOODY' WOODGATE will release a side-project album 'The Magic Line' on September 30th via his own DW Records label. The project is credited to the Magic Brothers which consists of Woody and his younger brother Nick Woodgate (with contributions from Woody's wife and daughter). The project is part of an ongoing collaboration with the UK charity Rethink Mental Illness, for whom Woody acts as an ambassador, following Nick's battle with mental health problems through his teens and twenties.
"This album is a culmination of the music we grew up with, and loved. Our tastes are far reaching, and obvious to anyone who likes the 70's," says Woody. "Nick and I love writing songs together. Nick is a brilliant musician, and at heart a real sentimentalist. Mix that with my pop sensibility, and big production values and you get the Magic Brothers."


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Georgia football coach Mark Richt, who has been in talks with the school about reworking his contract since after the Southeastern Conference Championship game in early December, will be getting a three-year extension, the school announced this morning.
Financial details of a boost to Richt's financial package are in the process of being finalized but have been agreed upon, athletic director Greg McGarity said. The new deal will keep Richt under contract through the 2016 season.
McGarity did not want to detail how much of a raise Richt will be getting. He currently is paid $2.81 million annually.
"We've agreed to all the big stuff," Richt said. "There's still some things that gotta be ironed out, but, yeah, I'm excited about the new contract."
McGarity indicated that Richt's buyout terms would also be adjusted.
"We've agreed on the major parts," he said. "We met a couple of weeks ago and talked about it. Now we're tweaking some things. It's in the lawyers' hands now to work through some language."
Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham also has agreed to a two-year extension. Financial terms are also still being finalized.
Grantham, who makes $750,000 annually, is now under contract through the 2014 season. His original deal was also for three years.
Richt's job security was in jeopardy when the Bulldogs started the 2011 season 0-2 after a 6-7 season in 2010. Georgia won 10 consecutive games and finished the season 10-4, earning its first trip to the SEC title game since 2005.
"I thought Mark, as far as four, five, six (years total), whatever the number is, the commitment is there for recruiting purposes and just for stability purposes," McGarity said.
Under Grantham, Georgia finished fifth in the nation in total defense, the second-best ranking in Richt's 11 seasons. The Bulldogs gave up 101.2 rushing yards per game, the fewest for Georgia since the 1985 team allowed 99.5 yards per game.
Richt's contract last was amended in 2008 after the Bulldogs finished ranked No. 2 in the nation and won the Sugar Bowl in 2007.
"It is sort of a different contract," McGarity said. "In other words, we're blowing up the old contract. I shouldn't say blowing up, but we're basically starting over with new terminology and things like that that probably make it easier to read and easier to understand."
Richt is 106-38 in 11 seasons with a .736 winning percentage, which ranks 14th all-time among SEC coaches.
"I've never really changed my stance on how I feel about Georgia from the first day I got the opportunity to be here," Richt said. "My goal and my wife Katharyn's goal was to build our life in Athens, Ga., and raise our children here and finish my coaching career here. That thought has never changed for me."
Having five years on his deal should provide some comfort to recruits looking at Georgia.
"That's good," Richt said. "Any guy we're recruiting right now most of them think four is the most they'll be around and a lot of them think they'll be going (to the NFL) in three."


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Vicky, you will be amazed at how much better he will feel. Take good care of him and keep him eating healthy so after the surgery you can help him avoid a repeat of this!
Plus if you had not caught it ahead it is much worse if they had to operate in an emergency situation.
((((((Hugs to you and DH))))))
Karen (Karendee)
Diagnosed w/ Crohn's Disease March 2007 On 150mg Azathioprine (generic Imuran), Pentasa, & Entocort (take zofran for nausea now)
Diagnosed w/ Fibromyalgia May 2007 also on Soma
Also on Prilosec 2x a day for Hital hernia and other issues Might be having surgery soon to correct hernia.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Under the unique direction of David Chuang, this full movie with audio in English (original language) was premiered in 2014. This movie with dialogues written by Chi Y. Lee and David Chuang is an original production of Taiwan. You can watch Wu Di Zhan Jian Xie He Hao online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2014.
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Runtime: 90 minutes
Roc Chen, Hsiang Hsi, Angel Yao and Tie-Hsiang Ban.
90-minute film (full movie) directed by David Chuang.
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Aug 22, 2012 - 10:35 am
Hi Freida
Have you heard from Judy? I am worried and am wondering how Don is doing.
Thank you so much
Aug 22, 2012 - 11:22 am
Frieda is such an excellent communicator but I saw your post this morning and I know how we all wait for some news from our "family" so I thought I'd jump in and copy/paste Judy's facebook update from Monday.
Aug 22, 2012 - 1:56 pm
Hi Rita
Thank you. I had already read that post from Judy. You will never step on toes. We are all so interested in our FAMILIES LIVES
Hope we hear more soon
Thanks again
Aug 22, 2012 - 11:26 pm
Hi - I hadn't heard from Judy since the news about the DVTs and was getting quite concerned. But, as you have probably seen, she posted an update today. Sounds like they have been having a tough time of it. My thoughts go out to them both.
Just found out last night that a good friend's husband suddenly died of a massive heart attack Sunday. Seemed fit as can be - just a couple of years older than me and leaves another shocked and heartbroken widow and 5 kids. 2012 just keeps on giving. Sigh
Aug 23, 2012 - 12:26 am
My heart breaks for your friend. I can't imagine going it alone with 5 kids. So sorry.
Yes, I'm ready for 2012 to move on....
Love & Hugs,
Aug 23, 2012 - 12:46 am
Thanks Terry. The kids are grown - well the youngest is in university. In some ways harder for my friend as they live all over the place so now she is on her own. Very tight knit family. She is in shock and is devastated.
I will sure be glad to say goodbye to 2012. Between Bill, so many sad losses here, my Mum (she broke her hip and it affected her greatly both physically and mentally - she is unable to go home and I spent some time in England visiting her in the hospital and helping my brother and we had to sadly move her into a care home. I flew back to Houston the day before Bill's 3 month checkups started - so torn between being here for him and there for her), and now my friend's husband. What a year. Blech. + I never want to set foot in a hospital again.
Thanks for the hugs - I needed them today. Feeling very emo.
Aug 23, 2012 - 12:52 am
I feel so alone now, I can't imagine when the littles grow up and head off to college. That must be a very alone time.
Please pass very heartfelt hugs to your friend. Life isn't fair some days....
{{{Big HUGS}}} to you!
Aug 23, 2012 - 12:57 am
Oh Terry - here I am whinging on and you are having to deal with so much worse. Just having one of those emo days. Life is indeed not fair some days.
{{{BIG HUGS}}} to you as well.


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