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to be a part of CHIPS' Health Care Beyond Walls Program. Registered Nurses are urgently needed to provide health screenings at St. Louis Libraries, Food Pantries and other Community Sites. If you have a few hours a month available to serve, please call 314-652-9231 ext. 17 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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CHIPS is a leader in the metro St. Louis area in community health outreach screenings and education. CHIPS community health nurses and outreach workers use a standard screening protocol and perform at least 5 different screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, height, weight, BMI) and assess participants' ability to access and use health care services. CHIPS community health nurses refer participants to services and follow up on any participant whose screening tests are out of normal range. CHIPS community health nurses and professional volunteers provide education and counseling and materials for supporting the education clients receive.
Request for Health Screening Event
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"Health Care Beyond Walls" Program
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"This activity is financed (in part) through an allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of St. Louis' Community Development Administration."
Check out our Outreach Calendar below to see where our Health Care Beyond Walls team will be providing free health screenings throughout each month!
CHIPS Diabetes Support Group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evening on the CHIPS campus. A light meal is served. Guest speakers are featured. Call 314-652-9231 ext. 10 for more details. This is a free event but please let us know you are coming.


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The Jefferson City March for Life is scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 4th.
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Candlemas Day celebrates the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple and the Blessing of Candles.
C.R.E.W. News - 01/29/2017
The next gathering for our high school faith sharing group will be on Monday, January 30th. Remember to continue collecting baby items for the C.R.E.W. team infant care bags being given to the Pregnancy Resource Center.
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Tuesday, January 31st will mark Deacon Gilbert's 30th anniversary of his diaconate ordination. Thank you for your devoted ministry to St. Francis Borgia!
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A full week of activities are planned to celebrate Catholic Schools Week!
Come Explore Borgia! Sunday, Jan. 29th
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The week ahead includes sharing the March For Life event, Candlemas Day, and celebrating life!
Pro-Life Breakfast Sunday, Jan 29th
Stop by for breakfast at the Grade School Cafeteria. All proceeds will benefit the 2018 Pro-Life trip for our students!
Fr. Joe's Weekly Notes - 01/29/2017
I want to thank all of you for your overall generosity to the parish. Besides the financial support, I really appreciate all of the time and talent you share with the parish. Your support is unbelievable!
Volunteers Needed at Food Pantry
The St. Francis Borgia Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help on Mondays and Thursdays, 3-5:30 pm. The need to help the less fortunate in our area remains high. Please contact Ron Kuebler at 636-390-6701 ext 1304, if you are interested in volunteering.
Fr. Joe's Weekly Notes - 01/22/2017
Our youth from our school and parish will be traveling this week, leaving Wednesday for the March for Life held this coming Friday. Let us pray for them and support them on their journey. May their journey for them be a life-changing experience and deepen their own conviction concerning Pro-Life.
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Resolve to make your marriage better in 2017! Upcoming weekends in February and April.
Catholic Men For Christ Conference
The 10th annual conference will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18th at Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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PSR students celebrated National Migration Week. Children's Liturgy of the Word handouts available to all children at Sunday Masses.
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The next gathering for our high school faith sharing group will be on Jan. 30th!
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Mark your calendars and plan to attend these informational and inspirational conferences with your fellow parishioners!
Fr. Joe's Weekly Notes - 01/15/2017
Our parish generosity to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary at Christmas was deeply appreciated by Father James Mason, their President-Rector. Your continued prayers for vocations is so important to our future priests!
ACA Essay Winner from Borgia Parish!
Congratulations, Drew Piontek. on your award-winning essay on Stewardship and the ACA. We're very proud of you!
Program of Healing Offered
The Reach Out Ministry is offering another 12-week DVD series, "The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide" beginning Feb. 2nd. This series was created to bring hope and healing to divorced and separated Catholics through counselors, theologians and priests.
Upcoming Pro-Life Activities
Next weekend is the "Postcards for Life" campaign. Tuesday, January 17th, is Movie Day, showing "He Knows My Name." All are invited to support both Pro-Life efforts!

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cool. different from shirts seen here +1
JLCdesigns Artist
I like the colors and the design.+1
I like it
daletheskater Artist from Australia
nice pattern! +1
Sweet ! +
eQuivalent Artist from Indonesia
looks great+
cool colors+1
Spacemonkey9700 Human from Finland
Would be cool to print a version with the kind of intricate design as in the sample pattern circle. Very nice design – would definitely bring some diversity to the designs.
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Dubbed the "tripad", this DIY iPad tripod is unique and costs next to nothing. Sure it's a bit rough around the edges but it absolutely does the job. Use it to capture video or still shots or whenever you want to go 'hands free' using your iPad. Give it a go! There are several steps to this project, so make sure you look at the number images below the steps for easy reference.
What you'll need:
- tripod
- old placemat
- bolt and nut to fit (hopefully with the tripod)
- PVC table covering (available from spotlight)
- drill and drill bits
- scissors
- glue
- pencil
- adhesive felt tape
- peg (optional)
Step 1
Gather your supplies.
Step 2
Begin by placing the iPad face down on the placemat and tracing around it. Mark where the hole for the camera needs to go.
Step 3
Drill one hole through the middle of the placemat and one for the camera (as marked.)
Step 4
Check the bolts through the central hole.
Step 5
Attach the placemat to the tripod to ensure everything fits snuggly and securely.
Step 6
Position your iPad so that the camera is placed over the hole you have drilled for it.
Step 7
You may need to enlarge your holes a bit. If you do not have a large enough drill bit, you can use scissors. Rotate them around inside the hole …
Step 8
… until it looks big enough to accommodate the camera without intruding on the picture space.
Step 9
Trace along the edge at the "bottom" of the iPad. The camera should be a the top left at this point.
Step 10
Cut pieces of felt tape. This is to protect the back of the iPad from the central nut and to ensure that the iPad is level.
Step 11
Position your felt tape as pictured below.
Step 12
At this point, you can use your peg to fashion a little ledge for the iPad to rest against when it is in an upright position. You could also use a small off cut of timber.
Step 13
Cut a piece of the PVC so that it wraps around the placemat 1 1/2 times. Trim to fit.
Step 14
Apply glue to patterned side of placemat and smooth the PVC onto the glued surface.
Step 15
Pierce the PVC around the centre hole with your scissors.
Step 16
Tape along the top of the placemat to hold the PVC in place.
Step 17
Attach the board to the tripod and position the iPad onto the board. This is best done with the tripod plate flat.
Ensure the PVC is smoothed firmly over the face of the iPad. You will notice that the PVC will grab the iPad in much the same way as the screen projectors do. You can still operate the iPad through the PVC.
Step 18
Continue to wrap the PVC around the back of the board and trim to ensure a snug fit. That way the PVC will also grab to itself and on the back of the board. This will help keep the iPad in position and safe.


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From John Bunyan's classic The Pilgrim's Progress, Part II, Section 2, Step 4.2.
Now, because it was somewhat late, and because the pilgrims were weary with their journey, and also made faint with the sight of the fight, and of the terrible lions, they desired, as soon as might be, to prepare to go to rest. Nay, said those of the family, refresh yourselves first with a morsel of meat; for they had prepared for them a lamb, with the accustomed sauce belonging thereto (Exod. 12:21; John 1:29); for the Porter had heard before of their coming, and had told it to them within. So when they had supped, and ended their prayer with a psalm, they desired they might go to rest.
But let us, said Christiana, if we may be so bold as to choose, be in that chamber that was my husband's when he was here; so they had them up thither, and they all lay in a room. When they were at rest, Christiana and Mercy entered into discourse about things that were convenient.
Christina: Little did I think once, when my husband went on pilgrimage, that I should ever have followed him.
Mercy: And you as little thought of lying in his bed, and in his chamber to rest, as you do now.
Christina: And much less did I ever think of seeing his face with comfort, and of worshiping the Lord the King with him; and yet now I believe I shall.
Mercy: Hark, don't you hear a noise?
Christina: Yes, it is, as I believe, a noise of music, for joy that we are here.
Mercy: Wonderful! Music in the house, music in the heart, and music also in heaven, for joy that we are here! Thus they talked a while, and then betook themselves to sleep.
So in the morning when they were awake, Christiana said to Mercy, What was the matter that you did laugh in your sleep to-night? I suppose you were in a dream.
Mercy: So I was, and a sweet dream it was; but are you sure I laughed?
Christina: Yes, you laughed heartily; but prithee, Mercy, tell me thy dream.
Mercy: I was a dreaming that I sat all alone in a solitary place, and was bemoaning of the hardness of my heart. Now I had not sat there long but methought many were gathered about me to see me, and to hear what it was that I said. So they hearkened, and I went on bemoaning the hardness of my heart. At this, some of them laughed at me, some called me fool, and some began to thrust me about. With that, methought I looked up and saw one coming with wings towards me. So he came directly to me, and said, Mercy, what aileth thee? Now when he had heard me make my complaint, he said, Peace be to thee; he also wiped my eyes with his handkerchief, and clad me in silver and gold (Ezek. 16:8-11). He put a chain about my neck, and ear-rings in mine ears, and a beautiful crown upon my head. Then he took me by the hand, and said, Mercy, come after me. So he went up, and I followed till we came at a golden gate. Then he knocked; and when they within had opened, the man went in, and I followed him up to a throne, upon which one sat; and he said to me, Welcome, daughter. The place looked bright and twinkling, like the stars, or rather like the sun, and I thought that I saw your husband there; so I awoke from my dream. But did I laugh?
Christina: Laugh! aye, and well you might to see yourself so well. For you must give me leave to tell you that it was a good dream; and that, as you have begun to find the first part true, so you shall find the second at last. "God speaks once, yea, twice, yet man perceiveth it not; in a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed." (Job 33:14,15) We need not, when abed, to lie awake to talk with God; he can visit us while we sleep, and cause us then to hear his voice. Our heart oftentimes wakes when we sleep, and God can speak to that, either by words, by proverbs, by signs and similitudes, as well as if one was awake.
Mercy: Well, I am glad of my dream; for I hope ere long to see it fulfilled, to the making me laugh again.
Christina: I think it is now high time to rise, and to know what we must do.
Mercy: Pray, if they invite us to stay a while, let us willingly accept of the proffer. I am the more willing to stay a while here, to grow better acquainted with these maids: methinks Prudence, Piety, and Charity, have very comely and sober countenances.
Christina: We shall see what they will do.


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thank you all so much, I've read all your posts and links and they have helped so much.
thank you all so much, I've read all your posts and links and they have helped so much.
Dave, if you go to sermonaudio.Com, and at their search bar, type in Andy Woods. He is pastor of Sugarland Bible Church. He has a 'lot' of sermons on salvation (Soteriology). I have listened to most of them while working out at the community fitness center, using my earbuds. They are so reassuring, even his sermon on Hebrews 6. Now, there's a passage of Scripture that can worry you, if you don't understand who it's written to and why. I'm sure that these sermons would be a great blessing to you. Perhaps you and your wife could listen to them together. It would be a benefit to her, as well.
Lynn, I think I've mentioned this before but I'll say it again. I love Andy Woods teaching! I've been listening to him on YouTube, but thanks to your post I downloaded sermonaudio and will listen to that now. I'm sure it uses a lot less data!


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You may have already seen Private Arts' lace undies and bralettes dusted in colorful patterns at Dolls Kill, ModCloth or, its biggest client, Free People. It's probably Orange County's most successful small-scale lingerie company, one that produces stylish, comfy and must-own unmentionables for the discriminating gal. Running the show are three adorable, humble women, one with a baby on her hip and one in her belly.
Michelle Alexander, Meaghan Witthaus and Jeffeny Hughes studied fashion in college, but they pulled together Private Arts in 2008 out of Hughes' laundry room in Long Beach. Witthaus and Hughes wanted to design lingerie, and Alexander noticed there was a lack of graphic undies on the market. Two years and a lot of trial and error later, they began distributing products out of their Huntington Beach studio.
Usually, small businesses work best in a niche market, but Private Arts has managed to create sexy bits for every kind of lady while maintaining a cohesive look. The sublimation process it uses involves printing the style on paper, then pressing that paper under heat and onto the garment. The ink soaks in and gives everything a soft and slightly faded look, everything from floral designs to boho maps to bondage-inspired patterns. All of the products are thoroughly tested to make sure everything is water-safe.
Speaking of water, the women of Private Arts have decided to take the plunge on a new line. "We've always wanted to do swim and loungewear," Hughes says.
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But, Alexander explains, "We don't have the money to start a whole new line." No angel investors here: The ladies used their savings and one credit card to launch the business. To make the new "Cabana" line happen, they've started an IndieGoGo page to help them raise $30,000. There's a little less than a month left, and you'll donate if you're smart. We've seen the prototypes, and whether you're punk rock or a hipster or a guy trying to surprise your girl, you need these pieces.
To donate to Private Arts' campaign, visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/cabana-by-private-arts.


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Author Janet Fitch is also a Lecturer in the Master of Professional Writing Program at the University of Southern California. She comments about her experiences as a writer:
"Anytime you work with materials that are deep parts of yourself, you feel revulsion at showing things about yourself that you don't want people to know.
"White Oleander, for example, was so much about loneliness, and I was revealing something about myself. You have to work as deeply as you can to give the reader something worth reading, but you're also showing things about yourself that you're not pleased with.
"It's your flaws, not your strengths that go down in the depths of your books. You're exposed, like dreaming you're naked in a public building."
"I've been depressed many times in my life. But under it all I'm an optimist. I've never been in that extreme a state, like my suicidal character Michael Faraday in Paint it Black. I have to tell myself, Life can be good, and I can get through this. This will pass."
Janet Fitch – from interview by Mary Curran-Hackett, Writer's Digest
Photo by Aaron Salcido from post: Novelist Janet Fitch, Zócalo Public Square.
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PGIM: Longevity and Liabilities: Bridging the Gap
Major improvements in human health and well-being have led to a drastic rise in global life expectancy — from approximately 48 years in 1950 to over 71 years in 2015.
But in Longevity and Liabilities,
says that with progress in extending life spans come new challenges for governments, private pension plans, and individuals trying to generate sufficient retirement income in an aging world.
The most discussed challenge is the cost of belatedly catching up to the increased social security, pension, and individual retirement income requirements resulting from the currently expected increases in life spans. Less well appreciated, but of similar magnitude and importance, are the costs of longevity risk — unexpected increases in human life spans beyond what actuaries and demographers have currently forecast. The IMF estimates that if everyone lives three years longer than expected — the average underestimation of longevity in the past — the present value of additional retirement expenses during these additional years of life could amount to 25-50% of global GDP.
For pension plan sponsors, especially in the US, longevity risk has often taken a backseat to investment and interest rate risks. And for good reason: the financial crisis decimated portfolios, and persistently low interest rates have made underfunding problems worse. But given ongoing improvements in life expectancy, plan sponsors will increasingly have to focus on the risk posed by unexpected longevity improvements to the funded status of pensions, especially as a persistently low rate environment only exacerbates the present financial impact of longevity risk. Even sponsors with completely frozen, fully funded plans will be confronted with future liability growth due to longevity improvements. Understanding and quantifying the magnitude of longevity risk can help plan sponsors establish a framework for taking the appropriate actions today to ensure the ongoing health of their pension plans.
In this paper,
PGIM builds upon the insights from our recent report,
A Silver Lining: The Investment Implications of an Aging World,
to discuss the challenges posed to pension plan sponsors by longevity risk and the options available for managing it.
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Longevity and Liabilities
. To discuss longevity trends and their potential impact, contact
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So the irony of this whole post is that the day that we shot this outfit it was definitely NOT sweater weather. I might have spoke to soon when I said that Fall has finally arrived in SoCal. Although I don't mind sunny California days, I do really wish it would stay cold for a longer period of time so that I can at least get the chance to wear REAL cold weather clothes!!
Anyways, enough of my sweater weather rant! This outfit is such an easy go to for Fall. I am loving these Paige Jeans with the cute tear & repair detail. They are a great light wash for colder seasons.
Sweater: Abercrombie & Fitch (on SALE!)
Jeans: Paige Denim
Shoes: BP.
Bag: Kate Spade
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Me and my dashing other half, in our Victorian-era finery attending the Virginia Area Renaissance Faire (VARF). I've been meaning to post this for a while and just never got around to it. I really like the angle -- thanks to our good friend Tek's awesome iPhone picture-taking skills -- and it's one of my favorite artsy pictures of us.
You both look very smart in your Victorian style clothes.
Great costumes!
Doggon classy. Don't you belong in some grand ballroom somewhere, sipping wine and dancing waltzes?
You two certainly look "dashing" to say the least.
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See "The Bible Chiseled In Stone!"
Oatman, Arizona is near Laughlin, Nevada; Needles and Lake Havasu, California; Bullhead City and Kingman Arizona on Old Historic Route 66. An amazing number of Biblical sites have now been found in the Oatman area mountains and canyons.
This is the Official Guide Book by the author who discovered the secret places!
Self-guided Tour
Autos and Motorcycles!
: Oatman Arizona
Land Tour - The Bible Chiseled in Stone!
AUTHOR : James Russell
LARGE FORMAT 8x11 e-Book Version P ages : 100.
SUBJECT: Christian, Religion, Auto and Motorcycle Travel Tour Guide.
Print version $34.95.
E-book version $12.95.
ISBN 0-916367-18-5 This e-book version allows one printing to paper.
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|The tour was discovered in in November of 2003 and February 2004. A new tourist attraction!
|Dozens of natural rock formations resembling Biblical scenes were secretly hidden, until now.
|The book gives a self-guided tour of each site location and odometer miles tell you when to stop.
|Photograph is given at each stop for each scene. Approx. 70 full-color photos in the e-book!
|At each stop a Bible verse is given that relates to the site location.
|The mountains are rugged volcanic with impressive sandstone formations containing Biblical scenes.
|There are 3 tours with a combined total of 60 miles. All accessible on paved road.
|The entire tour is on historic old Route 66 between Kingman, AZ and Needles, CA.
|Zion National Park is named after the Biblical mountain of the Hebrew God. The Grand Canyon has dozens of rock formations that appear as "temples" and are so named as religious points of interest. It is not unusual for the Bible to be recognized in nature and in our National Parks! And so it is in the Oatman Arizona Holy Land Tour.
|Great Sphinx of Egypt.
|Garden of Eden.
|The Lord's Mountain.
|Rock of Ages.
|Jesus Empty Tomb.
|Lazarus Tomb.
|Moses Split Rock Springs.
|Tablets of the 10 Commandments.
|Tower of Babel.
|Books of Life.
|Cross in the Mountain.
|Golgotha - The Place of the Skull.
|Lot's Wife - Pillar of Salt.
|Sodom & Gomorrah.
|Valley of the Serpents.
|Temptation Cliffs.
|The Lake of Fire.
|Eye of the Needle.
|Bethlehem Manger
|Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
|Mt. Zion.
|Judgment Seat of Christ.
|Transfiguration Mountain.
|Throne Room of God.
|all this and more can be seen in one full day! (Three days is recommended to fully absorb the tour. Thousands of hotel rooms are available in the surrounding communities).
The Patron Saint of Oatman, Arizona
Oatman, Arizona Donkey on Route 66.
|Christians will find this tour of great value. Here you can see the hand of God who has chiseled the Bible in stone! It is amazing that in one location so many Biblical scenes can be found.
|Churches should plan outings, retreats, school trips, healing services and overnight campouts here.
|The guide book gives the tour along with related Bible verses (Old and New Testament - King James Version) that matches the scene before you.
|Bring a gift. You should leave a gift at the Lord's Mountain to fulfill God's command and then plead your case before Him! Gifts should have the Word of God imprinted on it. The book gives many ideas. A bookmark or coffee cup with the Word of God imprinted on it will be a fine gift. Bring it with you on the tour!
|Bring pen and paper so you can leave a prayer request and leave a commitment statement to the Lord.
|Bring a Christmas ornament and some plastic tinsel so you can add your decoration to a Creosote bush. It is part of the tour's fun.
|Bring a King James version Bible with you on the tour. Each stop will have verses you will need to locate and read.
|The Lord has already supplied the prayer stones for you to stack at the spot where you have prayed to HIm. Now all you need to do is come meet Him here!
|It is the author's expectation miracles will occur here by those who are in need of healing and other problems to be resolved by the Lord's hand. The Holy Land sites will lift your faith to a higher level where doubt will diminish as you apply the Word of God to your situation. It is an act of faith to just be here!
|Words can not describe the experience of seeing beautiful Biblical rock formations and reading the Word of God on the spot.
|The Lord's Mountain is a place where you can be alone with the Lord and to petition Him for your needs.
|The Lord's Throne Room is the place you can commit yourself to His service.
|At the Rock of Ages troubles will be lifted.
|Bring a helium balloon on a string to attach a message you can send to heaven!
|This is a an interactive tour where you "participate" in leaving gifts to the Lord, making formal written commitments to the Lord, stacking your prayer stones as a witness to your prayer and then coming to the Lord's Mountain to read His promises to you and petition the Lord to meet your needs.
|Come visit and see this wonderful place. Tell your friends and schedule a vacation here!
|Expect a life-changing experience!
If you purchased the tour guide without these new inclusions print this page and insert it into the pages you printed from the e-book.
If you have not yet purchased the Oatman Arizona Holy Land Tour and you live nearby, check out these new sites and see for yourself how amazing these rock formations truly are! Now add about 50 more and it will give you an idea just how many locations are listed in the tour book. It requires an entire day to quickly see all of the sites and three days to see them at leisure. The journey entails 60 miles of travel to see all three tours.
Best of all there is no off-road traveling to see the Oatman Holy Land Tour. The entire tour is on paved roads and requires no hiking into the wilderness. You can see it all from your car or motorcycle.
" Angel Guarding the Sides of the North of Mt. Zion " have been discovered in March of 2004. Huge, but distant white angel can be seen just 1.1 miles north of the Eye of the Needle on Tour #2 or 1.4 miles north on Rt. 66 from the Oatman Hotel . There is a tiny spot to park on this side of the road when heading north from Oatman, but on the return trip heading south you can pull over and park just 0.5 miles from the Valley of the Serpents . Look north and you will see a huge angel (there are actually two angels, but only one is shown in this photo) . They are hard to see due to distance. These are the only formations far away as most formations are relatively close to the roadside and are easy to see. These angel formations are eerie to observe out in the deep wilderness. They stand strong-willed i n a harsh dismal landscape! KJV Bible verse: " Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King ." - Psalm 48:2.
Angel on Guard
Pharaoh's Mummy has been discovered in March of 2004. On Tour #2 p ark in front of Ed's Camp and look north following the outline of the hilltop against the sky and you will see a remarkable image of a man laying down (his head is to your left) . He is laying just left (west) to the great Sphinx of Egypt. Or perhaps it is not Pharaoh and it is Adam of the Bible created from the dust of the earth! KJV Bible verse: Genesis 2:7 "And the Lord God formed man of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living soul." Fact: The word Egypt can be found 646 times in the Bible! Today books and movies reveal the curse of the mummy and other Egyptian tales. But God has put a real curse on Egypt, nations and individuals. He said in Genesis 12:3 "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curses thee...". Egypt was a formidable and powerful nation in the world, but because it cursed and enslaved the Jews it is less than a whimper in the world of nations ever since God said through Moses to Pharaoh, "Let my people go!" If you follow history, you can see this curse is alive and well. The sun never set on England's kingdom for it was great in size, but when they opposed and betrayed the Jews to settle in Jerusalem, England is now a crumbling kingdom. Fabulous Rome mistreated Jews and today it is a pile of ruins only tourists visit. Hitler mistreated the Jews and Germany never dominated the world. Africa is under the curse and suffering greatly. The Bible is a powerful book because what it says happens! Malachi 3:10 reveals a financial curse on those who rob God. There are also many "blessings" revealed in the Bible. Read them!
Pharaoh or Adam
The "Devil on the Run" has been discovered in March of 2004. Wh en taking tour #2 do not pull into the Information Center, but drive past it 0.3 miles, park the vehicle and look to the north and you will see a huge boulder with horns racing up the side of the mountain leaving a white trail of dust. You can't miss it. It is very unique and impressive to see a rock that looks like a devil, but is running so fast up the mountain its feet are tearing up the stones and gravel behind it. There is no other rock formation like this one in any of our National Parks. KJV Bible verse: "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." - James 4:7.
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Weekly Standard editor Daniel Halper provides a meticulously researched account of the brilliant calculations, secret deals, and occasionally treacherous maneuverings that led to the Clintons' return to political prominence.
In the 12 years since the Clintons left the White House, they have gone from being virtually penniless to multi-millionaires, and are arguably the most popular politicians in America - respected and feared by Republicans and Democrats alike. But behind that rise is a never-before-told story of strategic cleverness, reckless gambles, and an unquenchable thirst for political power.
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Clintonmania, entertainment, save your money, the authors are trying to make a buck with no content. This is a Kitty Kelly book not academic.
He was bored himself.
There are opportunists in the book publishing world probably sponsored by the Clintons.
We are living in sad times.
- Kenneth
Hearsay is not Evidence
An Editor and Publisher with integrity.Perhaps if Mr Halper tried to base his book on real evidence and not on hearsay, his book might show some insight. But then one will still have to deal with him being a psychic, who knows what the Clinton's think and feel. Mr Halper is more suited to writing a Soapy than an Biograhy.
A biography written by Mr Robert A. Caro> I would also like to suggest to Mr Halper that he also reads a book by Mr Caro, to enable him to see the standards required to write a biography.
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At the time, Spider-Man 3 was one of the most hotly anticipated comic book movies... after it hit theaters it became one of the most hated comic book movies.
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Yesterday, a link was posted up on this site to the Nostalgia Critic's Top 11 Dumbest Spider-Man Moments (http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/thatguywiththeglasses/nostalgia-critic/29737-the-top-11-dumbest-spiderman-moments). Overall, I enjoyed the video, I didn't agree with some of NC's opinions, but if anything it reminded me why I love the first two movies so much. At one point in the video, NC says that he kinda liked
Spiderman 3
and that he constantly gets ridiculed for it. Nostalgia Critic states that the third Spidey film is the worst of the series but is no sillier than the previous two movies, and that fans were too hard on the movie.
His remarks got me thinking, particularly why do we hate this movie so much? Yes it is silly, but the first two movies are silly too. Sam Raimi has said that his movies take place in a fantasy world, and it's apparent in how over-the-top his Spider-Man movies are. Raimi understood that Spider-Man was a movie that couldn't be too serious, and he gave the movie the same kind of over-the-top atmosphere that his
Evil Dead
movies and his
shows had, and it's what made the Spidey movies unique.
In my opinion,
Spider-Man 2
are two of the best comic book movies of all time. Hell, I think
Spider-Man 2
is one of the best sequel of all time. Now I've never been a big Spidey fan, I like the character, but I've never been a die hard supporter. That said, when
Spider-Man 2
ended, I wanted more! How would MJ and Peter's relationship develop now that she knew he was Spider-Man? How would Harry take his revenge on Peter? Who would the villain be? Needless to say, I couldn't wait for the next movie, that leads me to one of the reasons why I think we hate it: The hype.
In my last article, I wrote how I think Marvel isn't doing enough to build the hype for
Captain America
because when it comes to comic book movies, hype can make or break it.
Spider-Man 3
had a ton of hype leading up to it. Things first started when Thomas Haden Church was cast in an unspecified villain role, and immediately the fanboy theories started flying. Soon after, Topher Grace was announced as yet another unspecified role. Us fans were drawn in by the mystery surrounding the movie, but then it was announced that Bryce Dallas Howard would be playing Gwen Stacy. Would Gwen die? Would there be a Peter/MJ/Gwen love triangle? Things were slowly building but all the hype peaked when the first poster for the movie came out. I remember geeking out at my computer when I saw it: Spider-Man, sitting on top of a church, in the rain, wearing his black costume. Fanboy excitement went through the roof! Would Venom be in this movie? Or would this build up to Venom in a fourth movie? It was soon revealed that Thomas Haden Church would play Sandman and Topher Grace would play Eddie Brock, which only added to the excitement for the movie. The trailer further won over fans over by showing Peter in a church bell tower, trying to tear off the symbiote suit. Our expectations were at an all time high, we all thought Spider-Man 3 would be something special. Sadly that wasn't the case.
So, wild fanboy expectations were no doubt part of
Spider-Man 3's
downfall, but there was one reason why expectations were so high, and another reason why fans hate the movie: Venom. Being a child of the 90s, I was a huge Venom fan. Though I never was a big fan of Spider-Man, I loved the whole symbiote suit/Eddie Brock story arc. After the first Spider-Man movie's success, I remember hoping that they would find a way to include Venom into a future sequel. I was excited when I found out the symbiote suit would be in the third movie, but I wondered if Venom himself would make an appearance. When it was revealed that Venom would indeed be in it my excitement for the movie went through the roof, as did many other fans.
Sadly, the Venom in the movie was not the Venom I had grown to love. Instead we got a watered down version of Eddie Brock and about ten minutes of Venom. I remember sitting there in the theater, hoping Venom would get away because I wanted to see him in a sequel, but those hopes were soon gone when Spidey blew him up. Sometime later we all found out that Sam Raimi wasn't a fan of Venom and was forced by the studio to put the character in the movie. I have to give the studio props because they knew what they were doing; I remember when I went to the midnight showing of the movie and seeing an ocean of Venom t-shirts (I was wearing one as well). Venom has always been a fan favorite villain and fans like me turned out in droves to see him on the big screen, and when we saw how he was brushed off as just a subplot, we felt betrayed.
Other than our expectations being too high and seeing our favorite villain butchered, there's one other I reason I think is key to why Spidey 3 failed: it was just too damn packed. In one movie we had Peter and Mary-Jane trying to balance a relationship, Peter finding out Sandman is his uncle's real killer, Harry trying to kill Peter and then getting amnesia, Gwen Stacy's love triangle, Peter finding the black suit, and Eddie Brock's jealousy. That's like two movie's worth of plot lines crammed into two hours, and they all suffered. The plot line I found myself most invested in was surprisingly the Peter/Harry relationship, mostly because James Franco seemed like the only actor in the film who was trying. Sadly though, that storyline ended up going into bad soap opera territory with Harry blackmailing MJ into dumping Peter. I remember sitting in the theater, watching the scene when MJ dumps Peter, and mentally walking out of the movie because the scene was just so forced and melodramatic. But the soap opera moments were not what made me realize that
Spider-man 3
was terrible, there was one scene that would do it for me: the dance scene.
After seeing Peter Parker whine like a little girl after MJ dumped him, I thought the movie couldn't sink any lower. Then Spidey succumbs to the black suit, gets emo hair, and jazz dances. At that point, I realized that months of building my expectations, months of hype, months of hope, were for nothing. After the movie ended I went into fanboy denial. I refused to admit that the movie was bad; after it ended all of my friends were standing around talking about how much they hated it and all I said was "it was alright". I regretted hyping up the movie for months, regretted being it's cheerleader.
I guess that may be the main reason why we all hate it, we just felt let down. After two amazing movies we had all placed our faith in Sam Raimi, and he dropped the ball. Sam Raimi says that even he was unhappy with the movie, and it's obvious when you watch it because that love and excitement that was present in the first two movies is gone. I said earlier that James Franco seemed to be the only one of the cast that cared because everyone else in the movie seemed to know they were making something sub-par so they chose not to bring their "A" game. Sam Raimi said he wanted to make a fourth movie to make up for letting us down with the third but disagreements with the studio led him to depart the series and now we're getting a reboot.
As for the reboot, at first I was against it, wishing Sony would just let the Spidey series die. But Spider-Man is too much of a cash cow to let die, and I'm curious to see where the reboot will go. Photos of the costume have been leaking almost daily, and why I don't love it, I don't hate it either. My excitement levels are very low right now, but will I be there on opening night? Absolutely, it can't be any worse than
Spider-Man 3
, can it?
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LONDON (Reuters Breakingviews) - It's not easy being a private equity manager. Stock prices are elevated, and debt markets are only willing to lend so much on deals, as regulators limit banks' risk appetite. Even so, buyout firms are still finding new ways to sweeten returns.
Private equity managers typically fund purchases of companies with debt, and walk away if things go awry. Now, according to bankers, they are increasingly borrowing against their own stakes in companies, rather than loading debt onto the companies themselves.
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The explanation came from the representatives of Facebook saying they are experiencing latency issues with the API. In translation, the site is running slow, but we ensure that this technical detail is under investigation.
CNN also became aware of this incident and now reports that the problem has been solved: "We had technical difficulties that cause the site is not available for a number of users. The problem has been resolved and now everyone should have access to Facebook. We apologize for any inconvenience. "
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Two things you should know about us when it comes to storytelling. First, I love telling stories and I tend to go off on a lot of tangents…but I always get back to my point. How I manage to always circle back is quite bewildering to a lot of people. Secondly, we have a rule in our house: if you start telling a story, you're not allowed to back out. There are no never minds in this house. So, you're kind of stuck with me now!
Since this is the beginning of our wedding story, I naturally wanted to start it at the beginning of us. The start of our relationship was a magical time for us, but it was also pretty stressful. The TLDR version of how we met is simply through friends, but there are a few details that are worth noting. The beginning sets the foundation of your relationship, and while those few details aren't ideal, they make up our story.
When I met Mr. Narwhal in the summer of 2012, I was in the process of moving home to Muskoka after living in Ottawa for seven years. I had just been on a Europe trip (seven countries in three weeks) with one of my best friends (and bridesmaids) Click and was ready to move home for the best summer ever. BM Click was also moving home after being on exchange in Europe for law school. The plan for summer was sunshine, dock days, and a lot of fun.
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Being from a small town, you generally know everyone your age. At one point or another in high school, you probably shared a class or shared friends. Even if you're not friends, you're either an acquaintance or know of each other.
Click and I had been best friends for 13 years (15 now!); however, we always hung out with different circles. She went to a different university, whereas my other best friend L and I went to university together. One of Click's best friends and roomies from their university days together was around for one of the dock days that first weekend. We weren't close ourselves, but knew each other well enough through Click and other friends. Click always talked so highly of her friend's boyfriend, who was away camping that weekend. I knew who he was, but had never really met him since he wasn't from our town.
The next weekend Click's friends from law school were visiting. I had been in Ottawa earlier that week and had plans to go to a concert on the Friday night (City and Colour, for the curious). When the tickets fell through I decided to go home early and party with Click and her visiting friends instead. On the Friday night, I briefly met her friend's boyfriend in the mix. They were in an argument, and I vividly remember noticing how upset he was.
The next morning we all were ready for a day in the sun on the dock. We went to the grocery store for snacks, and on the way we picked up her friend's boyfriend. (She was working.) I had never really talked to him before, and since I had just moved home and he was such great friends with Click we got to talking and really hit it off. I specifically asked him at one point, "How haven't we been friends? Let's be friends."
Personal photo / Our first photo from the first Saturday
And, an instant friendship was born. The two of us spent most of that Saturday together chatting—we just felt drawn to each other. We already felt like we had known each other for years. Later that night he told me about his doubts with his girlfriend and that things weren't going well; most notably, that she was moving overseas at the end of the summer.
Somehow that night in the shuffle of all of the people Click, Mr. Narwhal, and I ended up falling asleep in the same bed. Click in the middle of us, Mr. Narwhal on one side, and me on the other. In the morning when I woke up I rolled over and saw that he was also awake. We locked eyes and smiled at each other, and I remember thinking to myself, Uh oh.
Before we all went home that Sunday morning Mr. Narwhal and I added each other to BBM (the good old Blackberry days). I texted L that afternoon and told her I was in trouble. I had met a boy unlike any guy I'd ever met before and he had a girlfriend.
Over the next week, Mr. Narwhal and I messaged each other back and forth a lot. It was magnetic. As we got to know one another things started to feel a little crazy. The conversations consisted of far too many "No way! Me too!"s to keep track of. We kept saying "This is crazy! This is nuts!" and somewhere along the way it became "coconuts."
As the first month of summer progressed, we all spent a lot of time together. I went from trying to force myself to swallow my feelings for the guy with the girlfriend to knowing he was the guy I was going to marry.
Personal photo / Weekend two—me, Click, and Mr. Narwhal
I just knew in my gut that he was the one, and about three weeks after we met I opened the can of worms. I had to know if I was crazy and feeling this one sided or if he was feeling it too. Everything had been friendly between us; however, I just knew I had to say something. It was stressful feeling this way about someone in a relationship, since I so wasn't that girl to break up a relationship. The feelings were nothing I had ever experienced before. His response was that we were definitely riding in the same boat.
After we established that our friendship had more meaning, something had to change before it got into the territory of being disrespectful and wrong. While Mr. Narwhal had certainly developed some sort of feelings for me along the way, he respectfully kept space to sort out his own breakup and figure out what those feelings meant to him. Meeting wasn't something we planned, and he had to figure out what to do about his relationship. She was moving overseas at the end of summer, and he was supposed to move over there in the winter. He was filled with doubts about moving when we met, and as soon as he admitted he didn't want to move, things started to unravel. It became clear to them both that they wanted very different things. So, a little over a month after we met, Mr. Narwhal mutually ended things with his girlfriend.
By the end of August 2012, we were inseparable. At the end of February 2013, we moved in together. In May 2013, we brought our puppy Nelson home, and in December 2013 we purchased our first home. Things initially moved pretty quickly, but from that first smile on that Sunday morning, we knew.
Gratuitous Nelson puppy photos / Personal photos
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Boxing in the C notches
Fuel tank rear support bracket
Got some welding to do on the C notches in the morning and then fab up the 4 link brackets & shock mounts .
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Posted 19 November 2016 - 02:54 AM
Are you going to fish plate that? It would be recommended
Posted 19 November 2016 - 05:36 AM
Great stuff as always!!!!!
Sadly, I prove this nearly everyday!!!
Posted 20 November 2016 - 10:41 PM
Are you going to fish plate that? It would be recommended
Yes going to Fish Plate the inside , No Worries Mate , My brother lives in Coffs harbor ,
Posted 20 November 2016 - 11:08 PM
Working on the 4 link Brackets , was handy having a few inches of the axle to test fit parts .
So here are the parts for the Axle
Here are the long brackets that are going to go under the frame rails , and again making 4 parts at a time to make them the same so everything lines up . I also made a pattern out of sheet metal to scribe the lines to see better for plasma cutting.
This is were the long one will go
So I have to plasma off the old leaf spring perches and clean up the rails , then tack the new parts on and measure up for the bars .
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Posted 23 November 2016 - 10:52 PM
The 4 link is coming along !!!!
Still have shock mounts to figure out and Watts link , and sway bar .
Well this is what I came up with , it's sitting in it's loaded position with the bars parallel to the ground .
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Posted 24 November 2016 - 01:11 AM
Sweet jesus man. Haven't caught up on the thread in a while. Glad to see this progress! Good job, keep it up
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Posted 24 November 2016 - 04:48 AM
looking good and making fast progress
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Posted 29 November 2016 - 12:52 AM
Are you going to fish plate that? It would be recommended
Yes going to Fish Plate the inside , No Worries Mate , My brother lives in Coffs harbor ,
Coffs Harbour? I live there too, but are we talking about Australia though?
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Nice work on that diff shortening!
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Posted 27 December 2016 - 04:14 PM
Update .
Well back at it yaaaa .............
Still working on the rear suspension
Before I weld everything out , I have to figure out the Watts link , and go with pivot mounted to the diff cover or on the frame , my tire clearance is to close to just go with a Panhard rod .
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Posted 27 December 2016 - 04:31 PM
I have to figure out the Watts link , and go with pivot mounted to the diff cover or on the frame , my tire clearance is to close to just go with a Panhard rod .
And because a Watt's link is way cooler...
It's your car, just don't ruin it.
It's also not my money, so i'll suggest the most expensive option.
Posted 07 January 2017 - 10:33 AM
Well you guys know me ......have to think outside the box or inside the chassis lol lol !!!
Super happy it works , I made lots of areas for adjustment
here is a vid of it moving at this site ( http://datsunminitru...920_page21.html) , it stayed on center , a little hard to balance with no shocks hooked up, this was the first run , I just set it static at the bottom of the travel ( full extension ) and it tracked in the center all the way to the top , I put the laser on it also and ran it up and down . Sweetness if I do say so myself !!
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Posted 07 January 2017 - 12:04 PM
The video doesn't work for me.
I look at this and think how can that work with the pivot arm connected to the rear axle being 2 different lengths from its attachment point, it seems like the axle would either move sideways one way or the other a little, or it would bind.
What kind of mind can make this work, it has to be twisted, in my head I see 2 different arcs, the top longer arm I see when moved up and down a foot a slight smiley face/ flatter arc/curve, but the short arm when moved up and down that same foot, I see a big smile/more curved arc, now being the bottom half of that pivot arm is shorter, it would seem to me that the upper half of the pivot arm(longer half) would want to move a lot more than the upper arm will let it move.
It seems to me that the long arm should have the short side of the pivot arm, at least that is what I see in my head.


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What Else Can We Expect From 'Prison Break' — The Return Breakout?
For Prison Break fans, it's been a long time coming to see their favorite TV heroes in action. After a seven-year hiatus, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) are reviving Prison Break for a fifth season, set to premiere in Spring 2017.
It's not something that fans expected after the TV movie in 2009 seemingly ended with Michael dying after an electrifying prison break for his wife, Dr. Sara Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies). The idea for the show's resurgence came straight from Wentworth Miller, who had been working with Dominic Purcell on the DC television show, Legends of Tomorrow. Miller told EW:
"We started chatting and reminiscing. Out of that back-and-forth came this idea: 'What if we revisited Michael and Lincoln from 'Prison Break'? Would Fox even be interested?' It turns out they were."
The cast appeared at this year's San Diego Comic-Con to talk about the nine brand-new episodes. The hype for the upcoming season is so intense that fans took to Twitter to express their excitement. Soon, #PrisonBreakSDCC was trending on Twitter.
The panel at SDCC not only revealed a brand new trailer, but it also showcased how close the cast remains, even after all these years. It's a promising suggestion that the new season will be better than ever before.
The new show returns with all of our favorite characters: Michael, Linc, Sara, Sucre, T-Bag, C-Note, and even Paul Kellerman from the first seasons. Surprisingly, Michael and Sara's (now older) son will also be making his debut. Sara has also remarried, and her new husband, Scott Ness (played by Royal Pain's Mark Feuerstein), will surely create some romantic tension in the revival.
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So Michael has returned, but how so? During the show's finale seven years ago, we watched as Sara visited her husband's grave with their young son. Michael died breaking his wife out of prison, and also left a video suggesting that his health conditions shortened his lifeline.
You'll have to stay tuned in for the new season to see what actually happened, though creators stated there is a "logical and believable explanation" for Michael's resurrection.
What we do know is that Michael was snatched up by an organization and brought to Yemen. Known by the alias, Kaniel Outis, Michael's prison-breaking reputation earned him a role in the ISIS terrorist group. Because of this collaboration, he ends up behind bars, yet again, in the deplorable Ogygia prison.
Viewers were also keen on learning about Michael's new tattoos. Throughout the first run of Prison Break, I noticed how the brilliant costume designers refrained from having to reprint Michael's infamous blueprint tattoos in every episode by keeping Miller's arms covered in most scenes. Eventually, Michael gets the tattoos removed in Season 4.
In Season 5, however, you can see Michael is yet again covered in meaningful tattoos on his lower arms and hands. Entertainment Weekly notes that the tattoos play a vital role in the season's inspiration, drawing from the classic Odyssey tale.
Lincoln Gets Locked Up
"Linc, back in the pen.....what?" — Scheuring via Instagram
Writer and creator Paul Scheuring recently took to Instagram to show behind-the-scenes shots of filming for the new season. He let slip this little gem, which shows Dominic Purcell, who portrays Lincoln Burrows, locked away in a foreign prison. Could it be Ogygia?
You can also see exclusive footage, hinting at Michael's elaborate scheme to break his brother out of prison, again.
T-Bag Gets Out
What? How does this happen? Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell (Robert Knepper), the notoriously disgusting prisoner we all love was sent by his partners-in-crime back to Fox Rivers at the end of Season 4.
In the new trailer, however, we can see that it's actually T-Bag who gets to Linc to let him know that his brother is still alive. In the still above, he's holding the envelope that contains a candid photo of his brother. As Scheuring puts it, T-Bag is the "Bearer of Fate."
At SDCC, Knepper told fans that T-Bag's epiphanies and never-ending catharsis will be reestablished in the new show. Scheuring also released this new photo of T-Bag, which shows him without his prosthetic hand.
And the mystery of the show keeps on building.
Committed Cast And Crew
If the brilliant writing and the fascinating mystery of the new show hasn't amped your excitement for the revival, the dedicated cast and crew will surely heighten your appreciation for what goes into making the show.
Purcell actually survived what doctors say could have been a deathly accident. While shooting in Ouarzazate, an iron bar fell on Purcell's face, resulting in a broken nose and deep facial scars. Purcell impressed everyone after returning to the set only two weeks later. If that doesn't show love and commitment, I don't know what does.
"I thought this could be the day that I actually die," he tells EW.
The actor also took time at the SDCC to thank the cast and crew for their love and patience while he healed.
Season 6?
Although Scheuring has already stated that this was to be a one-time revival, fans continue to hold out hope. I mean, the X Files and 24 are doing well, aren't they?
Nothing is confirmed, but both of the stars of the show seem to be on board for another season. Miller revealed that if the creators of the show had another idea for the next installment, he would love to hear it.
Purcell took to Instagram a few weeks ago to talk about wrapping up filming for Prison Break Season 5. After a heartfelt message about the incredible experience and honor it has been working on the show, Purcell slyly included this in the video's caption:
You thought Season 1 was great wait to you see Season 5...Season 6?? Yeah I bet my house on it. ;)
Watch the official trailer for Prison Break Season 5 below and tell us what you hope to see in the revival season!
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When it came time for college, however, Devon thought about pursuing a degree in communications. She didn't believe she could be a veterinarian and had all but given up on her dream to work with animals. Then, a friend insisted Devon join her on a trip to a technical school to look into a degree as a veterinary technician.
"In one afternoon of speaking to a veterinary technician and touring the facilities I knew that was where I belonged," says Devon, who graduated from Median School of Allied Health Careers and became licensed in 2004. "There are not many people who can honestly say they love their jobs, but I am one of those lucky few."
Veterinary technicians are in high demand, which provides many career options in the world of animal health care. Devon worked in Pennsylvania (State College), Texas and Massachusetts, before returning home to southwestern Pennsylvania to work as an emergency technician. She has worked with a variety of pets, including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds and, of course, cats and dogs. Devon says that working in emergency was one of the most rewarding and heartbreaking jobs she's had.
"There is absolutely no better feeling in the world than to help a critically ill patient and to see them walk out the door with their owner, well on the road to recovery," she says. Those feel-good emotions helped Devon through the times when patients couldn't be saved. She saw many cancer diagnoses, and it stuck with her how often Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers came in with telltale signs of hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer. These dogs were happy and seemingly healthy and then suddenly they were very ill and time became precious. "Witnessing this broke my heart every time," Devon says.
While working at the emergency clinic, Devon became ill with chronic anemia. She knew she wouldn't be able to maintain the long, hectic shifts of emergency work.
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You've saved the funds, cleared it with your spouse, and booked the hunt. Your caribou hunting dream is about to become a reality this fall. But between now and then, you've got a thing or two to do.
Luckily, planning for an adventure like this is a whole lot of fun. It builds up the anticipation, gives you excuses to purchase additional equipment, and prompts you to visit the range more often. The excitement grows exponentially as that great day approaches. And in that excitement, things can get forgotten.
Here's a few important things that you need to remember.
One of the first things any traveling hunter should consider is his or her fitness level. This is especially true on a caribou hunt where lengthy stalks can take place across terrain as difficult as the open tundra of Labrador or the steep, wooded valleys of British Columbia.
No one is saying you have to be able to run a marathon, but you shouldn't be huffing and puffing when you have finally positioned yourself for the shot of a lifetime either. Remember too, that medical facilities are few and far between, so entering the hunt with a basic level of good health is critical.
Mark Reinert, a hunt broker with Outdoor Connection, says a pre-hunt regimen of daily exercise should include a challenging walk. "The idea is to slowly increase your endurance by lengthening the distance or adding more challenging terrain to the route. It's not a bad idea to wear your hunting boots and carry a daypack either. I advise clients to tackle at least one hill too."
Strength training your upper body for an hour or two a week is also a good idea. This is important when having to shoot offhand.
Of course, there are other great reasons for fitness, but the most important is that it will help you avoid the injuries that can occur when you are tired and getting sloppy.
Reinert also says "Every hunter should give his fitness level an honest self-assessment. When you are out there, you need to know your limits."
Hiking is one activity to get you in shape before your hunt.
The Outfitter's List
Once you've booked your hunt, most outfitters will provide a list of recommended items to bring. Don't ignore this. In fact, I suggest you pin it up in a conspicuous place and review it every so often, before the hunt.
These lists are based on years of experience as well as aircraft weight limitations. Most detail clothing, weapon selection, fishing equipment, and other personal gear that each hunter truly needs. They are pared down and practical. Better yet, they form a handy checklist to keep you get organized and on task, reminding you of things, like foot powder, that would have surely been forgotten.
If possible, contact one or two of the outfitter's regular clients. They often have useful advice on must-have items.
Caribou hunts take place in harsher climates than many of us are used to. Fortunately, they are slated anytime from mid-August to late-September.
Deer or moose hunting clothing is ideally suited for most caribou hunts. Quality, waterproof boots are especially important, as traversing tundra has been compared to walking on a sponge. Part of your pre-hunt prep should be breaking in those boots. And while we're on the subject of feet, make sure you settle for nothing less than comfortable socks too. If they are waterproof and breathable, so much the better.
Needless to say, when you are laying down more than $5000 on what might be the hunt of a lifetime, this is no time to skimp on quality. Buy the best hunting clothes you can afford and select them for maximum versatility - it could be springtime-hot or snowing, all in the same day.
Lightweight under layers that wick away moisture are worth their weight in gold too. Layering is key. I'm preferential to wool for cold weather; it keeps you warm even when wet and dries easily. But there are also a host of new, space-aged materials that equal or even exceed the properties of wool. Do your research.
A good set of binoculars or a spotting scope is helpful when planning stalks or assessing possible trophies within a herd of caribou. Unfortunately, most hunters do not practice enough with these tools. That's a mistake you should remedy before the hunt. Take these things outside and practice sighting in on birds or small game so you are familiar with these tools. In the field, you should be able to focus in on an animal quickly, before it gets lost in the herd or moves. That's the goal of your pre-season prep.
Let's not forget a camera. For the life of me, I can't understand why some people put so little priority on it. You're about to traverse a landscape that is wild, unique and wondrous. There will be a spate of unique flora and fauna, and incredible vistas that the folks back home would love to see. There might also be the standard trophy photos. Take the time to learn how to make the most of your camera. You'll be glad you did.
Learning to use your scope and binoculars is critical.
Though 300-yard rifle shots at caribou are not uncommon, few of us are confident taking these long shots. That's why long range shooting sessions are important. It goes without saying that you should be using the rifle, scope and ammo combo you'll be taking along. Sight them in to 200 yards.
Reinert says most deer calibers will do. "I prefer a flat-shooting rifle with a weatherproof scope. Some like heavier calibers, but I think accuracy is more important; if you hit a bull in the boiler room, he won't go far. You can't go wrong with a .270, 30.06, or .308 or anything in that class."
He also reminds hunters to practice acquiring targets in their scopes. "The last thing you want to do is lose a trophy bull because you couldn't acquire it in your sights."
Practice with your rifle: Don't blow that shot of a lifetime. Know what you and your rifle are capable of.
As for ammunition, thirty premium rounds, is generally enough.
Bowhunters should practice shooting at longer ranges than they would for whitetails. On the tundra, fifty-yard shots are within the realm of possibility. Some prefer the flatter trajectory of carbon arrows. Whatever your choice, the idea is to be comfortable at hitting the mark and estimating longer yardages. A 60-pound bow is standard fare, although bowhunters can get away with lighter if shots are kept closer.
A quality rangefinder is also important for both riflemen and archers - accurate range estimation in flat, open country is never easy. Again, familiarize yourself, so its use becomes second nature.
Wind is a constant too, so any opportunity to practice long shots on a windy day should be welcomed.
Other Diversions
Don't discount the fine fishing or bird shooting that the north offers. True, the caribou is king, but those who tag out early will enjoy chasing ptarmigan or fishing for any of the trouts or chars the local waters might hold. It's a great way to pass time around camp while waiting for the caribou migration or flights out.
Keep tackle simple, based on your outfitter's advice on lures, line recommendations, and species.
Generally, a compact box full of spoons, spinners and diving plugs is all that's needed if you are using a spinning rod; fly anglers are well-served by a selection of streamers and high-floating dry flies. If possible, speak to anglers who have enjoyed success with your outfitter; they're sure to have useful advice.
Lastly, give your tackle box a thorough going over before packing it. Make sure you have enough of the little things like extra leaders, split shot, and swivels. Remove unneeded things so you have room for the handy items.
When it comes to preparing for ptarmigan, some trap shooting ensure those first encounters memorable. Bring your grouse gun and a few boxes of 7 1/2s.
Though it's often an afterthought, your packing system is important and should be well-organized and easy to deal with. This is especially true when you consider that good outfitters will fly you to other base camps on short notice if you're not seeing animals in your vicinity. Being organized at all times keeps the things you need at the forefront and prevents you from losing critical items during hurried relocations.
A compact, rugged and possibly waterproof duffel bag system is ideal. Use smaller cases or bags within for items such as toiletries and medications. Consider packing your GPS, camera gear, and other valuables in waterproof, crushproof cases like those manufactured by Pelican or Otter.
To Conclude
Preparing for a caribou hunt is no small task, but it's not rocket science either. Prepare yourself physically, follow your outfitter's recommendations, and take along proven, quality gear that you are familiar with. Then your only concern will be how you act when that bull of a lifetime walks by. And that's a worry that most of us don't mind thinking about.
Photo by Jim Oltersdorf
Steve Galea is a full-time outdoors writer who lives in central Ontario, Canada. He divides his time afield between hunting big game, chasing ducks, geese, and upland game, and fly fishing the lakes and rivers around his home. An award-winning columnist, his work is featured in several community newsapers as well as leading outdoors magazines.
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Starring Jurgen Prochnow ('The Replacement Killers' 'Air Force One' and Patrick Muldoon 'Stigmata' 'Starship Troopers'), 'Heart of America' is a powerhouse of a contemporary drama and essential viewing for anyone who was captivated by Michael Moore's 'Bowling For Columbine'. It is the last day of high school and the unthinkable is about to happen. Distraught at the constant abuse and bullying they have been subjected to, two students have made a suicide pact. But before they take their own lives, they are determined to cause chaos and murder amongst their fellow students.
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