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Written on: 13/12/2014 by aubreyvilla (1 review written)
Called at the Wembley store. could not believe how terrible it was compared to other IKEA stores we had been to in the past. We went specifically to buy some wine glasses so should have taken no more than a few minutes, it took nearly 90 mins. To start the route through the store was impossible to follow so after going round in circles we found our way back to where we stared. We asked a member of staff who told us she was heading that way so we should follow her as it would be impossible… Read Full Review
Written on: 20/11/2014 by Isaiasw197 (1 review written)
I used to shop st Ikea just for the prices but I found the quality of the pieces I bought was not really good. Several coffee tables ended up cracked and when we went to exchange them, it took so long and was such a pain that we finally just stopped buying there. The last item we took back took an item, it took 1 1/2 hours. There were 35 people in line before me and 2 stations open. After that it just wasn't worth it… Read Full Review
Written on: 19/11/2014 by Boydos425 (1 review written)
In 2009 I purchased a fitted kitchen from Ikea due to several reasons. Firstly for aesthetic reasons, just what I was looking for, secondly the price of the kitchen and matching appliances was reasonable, and lastly, the excellent guarantee accompanying the purchase of my units and appliances. It seems like a great package for the money. Anyway, almost 5 years down the line i now find my self in constant disappointing loop, where i now wish i gone to somewhere other than Ikea to buy the… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/11/2014 by Eyekiasucks (1 review written)
Clearly profiting on the delivery cost of 35 quid. Parts missing so I thought I'd ask for a replacement. Went to do it on-line but it said they were taking 7 days to respond to e-mails, so I decided just to ring. Firstly I got an automated message telling me 'just to take it to my local store'. Presumably they don't consider the majority of people to live that 'locally' or they wouldn't be charging such exorbitant delivery prices. Not be deterred I hung on for a customer service advisor only to… Read Full Review
Written on: 07/11/2014 by lhDay293 (1 review written)
it might seem cheaper but how much is our time worth? I was on the phone for 2 hours and still got no customer service. they are the worst retailer I have ever been in. not only is it a fire hazard to walk through the store cause you can only go one way, but the lack of information the staff have is beyond. no training here. we were told it would be easier for us to order on line so that's what we did. no one mentioned that you cannot book an assembly person on line, you have to do that in the… Read Full Review
Written on: 30/10/2014 by Bentley195 (1 review written)
I ordered one chest of drawers and 3 wardrobes from ikea and paid for home delivery. I got an email informing me that delivery would be the following week which I was happy with and that the driver would contact me an hour before drop off to make sure I was in. Despite being dubious about this,it really did happen! He called and said they'd be here within an hour and 45 mins later they arrived. He immediately told me that he wasn't given 2 wardrobe doors and to follow up with ikea,not the… Read Full Review
Written on: 30/10/2014 by NIW0 (1 review written)
Oh my Gosh where to start ... I ordered an item for a Saturday Delivery did not receive the item until Monday ???? Called and waited for over 30 minutes to arrange replacement as item was damaged. I cannot believe the horrible service from Ikea; I know this is not the first complaint about delivery - why are they using this delivery company?, why am I having to wait so long on the phone when trying to call customer relations? IKEA buck up or **** off!!! Cause to be honest your flat pack… Read Full Review
Written on: 29/10/2014 by jnBroussard254 (1 review written)
Ikea gets a zero if I could mark it as such. Up an down, there is nothing positive to say about our experience with them. To begin with phone calls take about 45 minutes to answer. I called them about our web experience issue. They promised to work with their IT and call us back. They never did. Our online account disappeared and they deleted our kitchen design. The delivery time line was terrible and communication in sufficient to tell you what to expect ahead of time. Parts were delivered… Read Full Review
Written on: 26/10/2014 by BryanWhite214 (1 review written)
I am in total shock and appalled after just having my wardrobes delivered by ikea. After having laid new cream carpets in my house I asked the delivery man to wipe his feet or take his shoes off after walking directly on the carpet. I had even laid down rugs for them to tread on. At first he ignored me, then he answered answered no. He then continued to walk dirty shoes over the carpet, which was totally avoidable as they were only placing it in the hall. After asking him again he said ok, but… Read Full Review
Written on: 24/10/2014 by northfields (5 reviews written)
Never realised this company were so bad. If I would have seen these reviews and those on other social media sites I would never have shopped with them. Rung company and waited over 30 minutes until call was answered. There can be no excuse for poor customer service and clearly Ikea are quick to take your money but unable and inept and uncaring when it comes to customer service… Read Full Review
Written on: 24/10/2014 by JaydanStokes96 (1 review written)
£9 delivery fee which is much higher than other companies, on delivery the items were damaged. I've called 3 times to speak with Ikea customer service and each time the waiting time to speak with someone gets longer , 45 minutes!! Ikea seriously needs to hire more customer service staff… Read Full Review
Written on: 23/10/2014 by PrestonianXX (1 review written)
I recently bought a storage unit (Kallax shelving) in which you could fit various inserts such as a door unit and drawer unit. I bought the additional door unit and looked for a drawer unit. The drawer unit was out of stock but the member of staff told me to fill in a form which he gave me and when the item was in stock I would be informed. I explained that it was a considerable journey from where I lived and the additional cost of fuel would make it an expensive purchase. He informed me that… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/10/2014 by Saracannon (1 review written)
Thanks to IKEA, I am destined to spend the next five days out of the house as much as possible. I have a one year old son and my modestly sized flat is now distinctly un-babyproof; there are bits of useless sofa and packaging piled up everywhere. And I'm writing this sitting on the floor. On Saturday I paid £60 for Ikea's Nockeby sofa to be delivered on the Sunday and our old one to be taken away. When the deliverymen arrived it transpired that they didn't know that they were taking our old… Read Full Review
Written on: 20/10/2014 by doribertalan (1 review written)
I bought lots of things from there... so did my friends and family...Never heard anyone to complain about quality or service from anyone who I know. I am very impressed because I lost 8 screws and drivers due to my messy moving and I just had to fill an online form to order the replacement tings-and I didn't even had to pay for it....not even the postage. I was surprised as what do we get free nowadays? Thank you guys-I was really grateful to get help just like that-not even attending to the… Read Full Review
Written on: 17/10/2014 by msWard182 (1 review written)
Went into the store on last tuesday. I was looking for a wardrobe and Was really impressed with the wide amount of range they had. Finally decided on one that i loved and it was one that was already built up. Took it to be delivered payed £35 for it to be devlivered and went home feeling happy eagarly waiting for it to turn up the next day. So my time slot passed and 3 hours passed, i started to worry so i ring up, listening to the endless Abba i finally get through 40mins later. The guy on… Read Full Review
Written on: 15/10/2014 by McCainiw484 (1 review written)
bought 3 times from their website, I LOVE IKEA, but delivery service is horrible, never on time,never call you, despite it looks you can track the delivery, you really can't because they have a problem in the website… Read Full Review
Written on: 03/10/2014 by LCBritain (1 review written)
We use IKEA folding kitchen stools for our leather workshop and they're great! Easy to assemble (no missing screws), a fair price and they're the perfect height! … Read Full Review
Written on: 24/09/2014 by Angrysheeba (1 review written)
What can I say? ''do NOT buy & get delivered any furniture from Ikea!' Waited in all day from 7.00am & after numerous phone calls to their customer services (at my expense) & after listening to mind numbingly boring 'Abba' for hours on end I am still waiting for my sofa to be delivered! It is now 6.00pm. I have been assured throughout the day once my 1.00 delivery deadline passed that my sofa would be with me within the hour!! This has been on going since 1.00pm. I have been too worried about… Read Full Review
Written on: 22/09/2014 by Stephenmartin26 (1 review written)
We ordered a bed for our four year old son with a delivery date of Sat 13th Sept. After changing our plans and waiting in all day, the bed never arrived.....not even a phone call. Two calls later from us and waiting on the phone for over an hour, listening to Abba and we got through to a customer service lady who rearranged for the following Thursday. On the Thursday my wife was called first thing by a delivery drive who gave her 10 mins to get home otherwise he was driving off. When my wife… Read Full Review
Written on: 21/09/2014 by Teejay1965 (1 review written)
This was my worst shopping experience to date. A good selection of goods but the whole layout of the shop was dreadful. Too many twist and turns to operate your trolley, no signs to direct you to the departments you want. Felt like a mouse in a maze and was going round in circles. The staff were very helpful which was just as well as I had to keep asking where to find things. Will not be shopping in store again… Read Full Review
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US consumerism poses global recession threat: expert
One of the world's leading economists has issued a scathing denunciation of American consumerism, saying overspending could lead to a "catastrophic" recession.
Richard Vietor is Professor of environmental management at the Harvard Business School. He has advised several corporations, including IBM and General Electric, and has also been a consultant to governments.
Professor Vietor is in Australia this week for a conference at Sydney University's United States Study Centre.
He told ABC Radio's The World Today that business leaders know too little about the world economy.
"I think many of them don't understand either national income or balance payments," he said.
"The American current account crisis is very severe, which is a significant threat to the world economy and I think that relatively few business leaders, or political leaders, for that matter, understand this."
He says the United States has a current account deficit of $US811 billion (nearly $919 billion) for last year, which means America is borrowing nearly $4 billion a day from overseas.
"When foreigners end up with that money, which they can't spend in their countries because they have their own currencies, they have to invest it in the United States, either through their central banks or directly if they don't have capital controls," he said.
"We sell assets, and foreigners are accumulating more and more US assets so that Americans can continue to over-consume.
"And the problem is, they've got so much now, in US dollars denominated assets, that they're beginning to try to move away from holding dollars."
Ripple effect
He says the situation could lead to a recession that would affect the global economy.
"A recession can come out of the business cycle or it can come from some sort of catastrophe, and it's the catastrophic type of recession that I'm worried about," he said.
"If you imagined if some country, Taiwan or Korea or Norway, decided to no longer buy US securities, and if we're running a deficit of $800 billion, then interests rates have to rise sharply in the United States.
"If that happens, we'll go into a very deep recession, which would have a negative affect on our large trading partners like China and Japan, but also on a country like Australia."
He says for the past two decades, other countries have been keen to invest in the US, but now they are becoming less eager and may pull out altogether.
"Two or three countries have in the last year-and-a-half made noises about doing that," he said.
"[Former Japanese prime minister Junichiro] Koizumi made some noises before he left office, the Taiwanese made some noises and the stock market reacted very negatively for the few hours until immediately the countries withdrew the observations.
"Several countries have set up sovereign wealth funds. So far, the movement is small, but some American economists are very worried that a large movement could trigger Japan or China to lose their nerve."
He says those countries have no pulled out so far because of the risk such a move would trigger a global recession.
"But if they see other countries beginning to bail out of dollars, and if they see their currencies appreciating significantly against the US dollar, they could try to get out before it's too late, although I think both of them are too big to do that," he said.
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Two years ago, the Serial podcast gripped the nation, telling the story of Adnan Syed and his flawed murder conviction in 2000. Created by This American Life and hosted by Sarah Koenig, Serial soon became one of the most listened to podcasts in history, gaining over 39 million listeners within its first month.
The podcast chronicled the events leading to the conviction of 19-year-old Adnan Syed for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. Adnan's family long maintained his innocence, and contacted Sarah to convince her to look into his case.
Watch the trailer for the Serial-inspired Making a Murderer:
A Podcast Leads To Retrial
The family claimed the trial was unfair; that his legal council was inadequate and largely to blame for his wrongful conviction. While Koenig stated that the purpose of Serial was to tell a compelling story, and not to prove guilt or innocence, it ended up doing just that. Fans around the world rallied alongside Adnan, not based on his guilt or innocence, but his clearly unjust trial. Now, in a monumental move from our justice system, Adnan Syed is being granted a completely new trial for his murder case. All because of a podcast.
On Thursday, attorney Justin Brown sent out a tweet exclaiming that they had officially been granted a retrial for Adnan Syed based on insufficient council. What does this all mean? It means that Adnan's sentencing has been erased, his convictions have been vacated, and he now has the chance to be proven innocent or justly guilty for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. All the evidence will be presented as if it were the first time.
Adnan's case began to gain steam when the podcast became popular in 2014 and attracted the attention of high profile legal professionals as well as everyday citizens who believed that the holes in the case were too great and an innocent man might be sitting in jail for the rest of his life. Serial pointed out many inconsistent facts the conviction was based upon, and the unfortunate inefficiencies of Adnan's unstable legal team. His lawyer at the time, Christina Gutierrez, was gravely ill and failed at calling key witnesses to the stand who could have proven there was reasonable doubt of Adnan's guilt. Fans of Serial were divided on his innocence, but most agree that his trial was a farce.
A former classmate of Adnan's at the time of the murder, Asia McClain, later revealed to Sarah Koenig that she had doubts about his conviction, and that she had proof Adnan couldn't have been with Hae during the time of the murder. Her affidavit led to a hearing for the retrial being granted, and her testimony led to the retrial being approved.
Fans around the world were enraptured with Adnan and the tales of his murder conviction on Serial, and some have even uncovered further evidence and holes in the case by reviewing case files and documents. The Serial podcast inspired more true crime-style documentaries, including Netflix's hugely successful Making a Murderer, and Investigation Discovery's The Vanishing Women. Adnan's case is wild proof of just how much power the entertainment industry can hold over the public, which is both inspiring and frightening. Regardless, in the case of Adnan — after 16 years in prison — this could be a life-changer.
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In Australia you'll find a wealth of visual and performing arts institutions and a jam-packed calendar of festivals and events.
Our capital and regional cities are buzzing with cutting-edge arts and culture, from world-class institutions such as the National Gallery of Victoria, National Portrait Gallery and Sydney Opera House to hole-in-the-wall galleries, live music venues and theatres. Major festivals showcase local artists and bring big-name international acts to our shores – don't miss WOMADelaide, Mona Foma, Splendour in the Grass or Vivid Sydney. Aboriginal cultures in Australia are the world's oldest continuous living cultures, dating back at least 50,000 years. In the Outback you can visit community art centres and meet the artists. Or join a guided walking tour or day trip in one of our cities. Whether you seek the traditional or the avant-garde, our guides help you find out what's going on during your stay.
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The BDS Monstaz are a group of young but seasoned HipHop/R&B musical artists with the ability to perform as a group or as solo artists. The group consist of Mic Apollo, Sir Blaze, and Rob Wil. Mic Apollo and Sir Blaze have performed together since middle school and Rob Wil added his soulful R&B sound in 2007. The BDS Monstaz thrive on freedom of expression through their music, their lyrics and their fashion. They write, produce, engineer, mix, record, and dynamically perform music that will reach the very soul of any audience. With hits titled Swaggy Swaggy, and We Don't Give A F#@k (WDGAF). The group now hails from Texas but had very different beginnings as artists.
Aside from being a talented new up & coming group with their own sound fused with an R&B twist When you see BDS Monstaz they arent what you expect They back up that notion with their fashion sense so we here at That Raw decided to discuss fashion with them rather than music today.
ThatRaw : Where they get their style from?
BDS : It's more of an expression than a style, reflects our personality and demeanor towards life. we just like to have fun, try different things and try not to get influenced by anything or anyone else around us. Basically just do us and have fun with it.
TR : How do they shop?
BDS : We don't really shop in the mall or have favorite stores. We just see some fly shit randomly we think looks cool and we get it.
TR : Peoples response when they see them in public?
BDS : People usually just look at us like aliens but we also get a lot of good comments about our fashion which we appreciate more than anything.
TR : When did the fans start to pick up on it?
BDS : Immediately, its like we went out one night. Then the next time we went out we slowly started to see people trying to dress like us. Which is dope.
TR : What are their favorite designers or is it random?
BDS : Its defiantly random. we try to stay away from what brands are hot and what's "cool" at the moment and just try to do us.
TR : Inspirations, who do you think is most fashionable in hop hop?
BDS : M.I.A is defiantly a juice god as we would say.. she's defiantly an inspiration when it comes to style and being out the box.
TR : Which pair of Jordans are their favorites?
BDS : Can't remember the last time we copped a pair of J's but definitely the 13′s and the 11′s are always classic.
TR : What would you consider a fashion fail?
BDS : Definitely jean on jean outfits… We hate that shit and when people throw on a designer belt to carry their whole dry ass outfit.
TR : What era was hip hop at its peak with fashion?
BDS : Easily the 90′s
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text: 27/11/16 15/7/14 POPSUGAR Health & Fitness Weight Loss Ways to Boost Metabolism and Lose Weight 27 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism and Torch Fat Today 15 July, 2014 by Leta Shy 48 Shares Chat with us on Facebook Messenger. Learn what's trending across POPSUGAR. View In Slideshow Image Source: Shutterstock If you're looking for a way to burn more calories without much more effort, you've come to the right place. We've got over 25 simple ways you can boost your body's fat-burning potential. Here's how you can boost your fat burn, from starting the day out with a mug of green tea to exercising for just three minutes! — Additional reporting by Michele Foley, Lizzie Fuhr, and Jenny Sugar Snack Before Bed Image Source: Shutterstock This isn't a joke. Having a light bite before bed can actually boost your metabolism. Low blood sugar leaves you with less muscle, which makes your metabolism drag, so keep your metabolism cranking with a 100- to 200-calorie bedtime snack, so you can burn calories while you sleep! 1 / 27 De-Stress Image Source: Shutterstock Stress can do more than make you feel crazy — it can actually slow down your metabolism. The stress hormone cortisol is the culprit: when levels are too high, it inhibits your body's ability to burn fat. Take a few moments to breathe deeply or flow through a calming yoga sequence to keep your metabolism in check. 2 / 27 Do Cardio Image Source: Shutterstock Cardio is crucial for keeping your metabolism running smoothly. In one study, researchers found that after a tough 45-minute cycling workout the subjects slashed 190 calories above their resting metabolic rate for 14 hours after their workout! According to the study author Dr. David Nieman, a professor of exercise science at Appalachian State University, "If you do just two to three vigorous bouts of exercise per week for 45 minutes, you could lose a half a kilo of fat every two weeks from the combination of calories expended during exercise plus what you burn afterward." 3 / 27 Don't Skip Meals Image Source: Shutterstock You might think that passing on dinner would translate to a slimmer waistline, but it's doing just the opposite. Skipping meals can trick the body into thinking it's not getting enough food, which causes it to hold on to extra calories once it's fed. Keeping blood-sugar levels consistent will keep metabolism functionally properly, so be sure to eat six small meals a day to keep hunger at bay. 4 / 27 Schedule in Exercise Image Source: Shutterstock Exercise doesn't just melt away fat because of the amount of energy you're expending — it actually changes your DNA to boost your metabolism immediately. Experts recommend up to an hour to see the DNA-changing benefits, so keep it up by scheduling your workout throughout the week to ensure you don't miss it. 5 / 27 Eat Breakfast Image Source: Shutterstock After a long night of fasting, your body needs fuel to rev up its metabolism. Skipping breakfast can slow down your body's ability to burn fat as it tries to conserve energy, so make sure you eat a healthy breakfast within an hour of waking up in order to help keep your metabolism running on high. These healthy breakfast recipes can be made the night before if you find you are skipping breakfast because you are too rushed to prep in the morning. 6 / 27 Get an Afterburn Image Source: Shutterstock Short on time? You can still fit in enough exercise to burn 200 calories. A recent study showed that a very short burst of intense exercise (2.5 minutes worth) can lead to an afterburn of 200 calories throughout the day. So even if you don't have time for a full workout, working up a sweat for a just few minutes is a lot better than nothing! 7 / 27 Eat Whole Grains Image Source: Shutterstock Packed with fibre, whole grains take up more room in your belly (compared to other foods with the same number of calories) and leave less room for second helpings. They also take more work to chew, literally making your mouth work harder (ramping up calorie burn by 10 percent!). This increases the thermic effect of food — the calorie-burn bump we get from eating and digesting any given type of food. So be sure to include brown rice, barley, quinoa, oats, and millet in your diet. 8 / 27 Add Intervals Image Source: Shutterstock If you're just logging in cardio at the same pace every day, you're not using your time as well as you could. Adding high-intensity intervals into your cardio will help burn more calories during each sweat session, so make the most of your 45 minutes on the treadmill and ramp up your workout. 9 / 27 Sprinkle Cayenne Image Source: Shutterstock Cayenne pepper is known for its pungent flavor and healthy healing powers, but the spice can also boost your metabolism by kicking up your body's temperature and curbing appetite. Don't worry about covering your food in this spicy stuff! Just a small amount goes a long way. 10 / 27 Strength Training Image Source: Shutterstock Muscle is a fat-burning powerhouse, so make sure you don't neglect your strength-training routine. Aim for 120 minutes of strength sessions a week: try our total-body workout circuit with weights to build muscle or try this 10 minute workout. 11 / 27 Indulge With Dark Chocolate Image Source: Shutterstock Dark chocolate makes for a healthy dessert for many reasons, and its metabolism-boosting potential is one of them. 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Done Is Better Than Perfect
I didn't want to post anything this week. Had nothing to write about. Had nothing to say. I felt STUCK. Uninspired. Bored. Uncreative.
But I've been here before. This ain't my first speed bump.
Life paralysis happens when I'm too afraid to put anything out in the world that could be imperfect. It's all the ideas that I don't pursue because of my deep fear of saying the wrong thing + sounding stupid + making people mad + failing + making mistakes + disappointing others + letting myself down.
It's what happens when I mixup self-improvement with perfectionism.
It's what happens when I make things more complicated than what they really are.
Hola! My name is Mayi Carles + I'm a recovering perfectionist + an aspiring better than good enoughist.
I really hope this post, I mean showing up today, counts as therapy. Does it? Do I get a cookie?
Today's video is a testament to getting things done to the best of our abilities. Done is better than perfect any day of the week. That's my mantra after all. I'm also gonna show you a quick trick to get more done + tell Little Miss Perfect to talk to the hand.
You know what to do:
- Uncomplicate your to do list.
- Set yourself up to win.
- Break down these la la land fantasies into actionable steps you can tackle. Hint: The first word should be a verb.
- Show perfectionism who's girl boss.
- And do yourself a favor while you're at it will ya'? Practice a lil' self-compassion. You own it to yourself for striving to be your best.
Achievement is never the result of a single action, it's the build-up of all of our dones.
In the comments, I wanna here ONE thing you did today. And I will celebrate it with you. By doing a dance of course.
Thanks for stopping by. I adore you.
Mayi Carles
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Yes! Yes! Yes! Recovering perfectionists unite!
Also, loving Ed Sheeran's new album. The song about his mama made me cry.
I'm a perfectionist just starting on the road to recovery! 🙂
Today's done was going to the doctors to get some medicine. That is a huge checkmark on my list!
love your dance moves Mayi and I really needed to hear this done is better than perfect! My perfectionism has left me paralyzed so many times especially whenever I'm on to bigger dreams and pushing myself I doubt sometimes and the only person that I'm disappointing is myself if I don't finish and pursue the dreams that I have for myself and my life
Yes! Thank you for this, such a good reminder!!
right on time for me. thank you.
i appreciate you being vulnerable with us. noted!
your post couldn't reach my inbox in a best moment!!! ThankU!!!
And by the way, my 3 years old boy absolutely loves your mini shows! And so do i
You just nailed it! I suffer from debilitating perfectionism all the time…day job, art-making, you name it, I don't think it's ever good enough. Thank you for giving me a new title to aspire to…good enoughist! Love it!
I love your blog and posts. They're so cute and uplifting!
I am perfectionist and working on it! I keep repeating myself that even a tiny progress is better than zero, and that good is good enough! 🙂
I have just woke up, so the one thing I want to do today is sewing new products. What I did yesterday was swimming 2.5km for charity!
I hadn't been able to train properly, I was sickish and tired… it was pretty much awful compared to any other swim I've ever done, but I did it! So proud. xx
You are just adorable! Your advice is spot on, and your smiles are contagious! (I wrote a comment now on your blog -DONE!- instead of putting it off while thinking of the perfect-est, clever-est thing to say…).
Mayi, you ALWAYS know just what to say to get me to stop taking myself too seriously!! You are magical, thank you :-)!
Mayi, you ROCK! Your message is such a great reminder to be proud and celebrate the small steps. Today I hit "Publish" on a crazy-long blog post I've been working on for many days (and nights).


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- 42 years old
- Date of birth: Jun 7, 1971
- Date of passing: Feb 23, 2014
|Let the memory of Rhonda be with us forever
"I miss you so much!"
"You are the greatest Aunt I ever had...you always made me feel better when I was upset...every time you would call, you would always joke around...now every time someone calls the house, I just get upset...I miss you so much...you were my favorite Aunt...you always will be #1 <3"
"My heart is empty but my soul is at peace cause I know it will not be long till I see you again. Love you Sissy"
"Rhonda you was a great friend I will always remember our times hanging at the store you will be greatly missed ! RIP Gone but not forgotten!"
"You were not just my sister, but my best friend. I am lost without you. Things will never be the same for me. a hole is carved deep in my heart. I loved you with everything in me, and I will love you always. I will never forget you sissy. We will see each other again one day, until then, hug mom and dad and tell the I love them as well."
"i just wanted to say you are the most beautiful person i called a mother i thank god every day for you mommy im not asking for you to come back i just wish our time together would have been longer just know mommy we love you and we will miss you more than words will ever be able to explain :'("
"Dear mommy i love you with all my heart words cannot express the pain we are going threw but just know we all love you and we will miss you more than you will ever know i know one day we will meet again and i can not wait for that day i love you and i miss you so much :'("
"Mama wordss can not explain how much I miss you. Things will never be the same without you. i love you so much mama more then anything in thing world. im not asking for you back cause it does no good and i wouldnt put you in all that pain again. just know we love you and miss you my sweet gurdian angel."
"To my baby sister : My heart will always.have an empty spot where you onced lived I will look forward to the day we can reunite I miss you my sweet angel sissy heres a kiss (mmmuuaa) HOTDOG I know you know what that means till then lil sister give mom and dad a kiss for us."
"We have known Rhonda for many years. This was a terrible loss to everyone that knew her. My heart goes out to her family at this time. You are all in our prayers."
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Abortion is a topic that won't soon go away or be ignored especially in Texas where a new law last year revolutionized standards for clinics that perform the procedure.
"We're going to continue to talk about this in Austin continue to talk about this in our country, this is the civil right issue of our day," said Texas representative Matt Schaefer.
Schaefer is one of the many state representatives backing a bill passed this past summer requiring facilities performing abortions to adhere to new requirements.
"Our roll as the health department is to try to make women aware of their choices and help them own their own health," said nurse practitioner Elaine Ballard with the Cherokee County Public Health Department.
She said since passing the "Texas Abortion Bill" the county health offices has seen a spike in women coming in for reproductive planning help. She said that's the first step in women owning their health, which is a good thing
"So there's a lot of option now available and I think that's really great for women to have those choices," Ballard said.
Over the years, the choices of types of birth control have grown. There are implants, condoms, oral contraceptives, contraceptive rings, patches, shots, and abstinence.
Ballard said, "The most important thing is understanding the choices, make choices up front rather than reactively."


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Bavaria's Best: Oktoberfest (and beyond) in Munich
Oktoberfest is Munich's moment in the spotlight, says Patricia Danaher, but this German city is one to visit year-round.
Set the mood
Munich and Oktoberfest are synonymous in most people's minds, and Bavarians celebrate this 16-day beer bacchanalia with a passion. Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are everywhere, oompah bands play, and the festival draws massive crowds - both to the temporary tents and ornate beer halls and gardens that have been a fixture of the city for centuries.
Munich isn't just about October, however. Year-round, you'll find a cultural and artistic Mecca with a wealth of galleries, outdoor markets, castles and gardens. This cyclist and pedestrian-friendly city feels more Mediterranean than other parts of Germany, and there's a certain soccer team to see at the Allianz Arena too...
Guilty Pleasure
Hungry? Bavarian food is hearty and almost no part of any beast goes uncooked, so in addition to Oktoberfest's spread of spicy and sweet sausages, you'll see things like cow and sheep's lung and knuckle on most menus (not for me). It's worth trying the legendary Weisswort, a sweet chicken sausage served only at lunchtime, or a classic spicy Bavarian cheese dish like Obatzter.
When your palate needs something more refined, try Restaurant Kleinschmecker (restaurant-kleinschmecker.de), a delicious French/Japanese restaurant set just a stone's throw from the Viktualienmarkt. With mains from €23 to €39, it's not cheap, but lovely and highly recommended.
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Munich's Viktualienmarkt is a 200-year-old delight crammed both with locals and a huge range of locally-produced foods. You'll find it very close to the lovely medieval Marienplatz, where you can lose yourself in Gothic churches, galleries and town halls. Another tip is the popular River Isar which bisects the city. It's an incongruous sight to see surfers on the river, where a semi-dam has been constructed at one of its bridges. The currents are surprisingly fast. It's a great people-watching spot.
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Despite the abundance of art, food and culture, the shadow of the Third Reich is still felt and there are several interesting tours available. The Haus der Kunst (hausderkunst.de) should be seen. Originally built by Hitler as a so-called monument to the purity of German art, it is now a gallery of eclectic modern art. The sound of footsteps in the silent, long rooms is hauntingly redolent of its raison d'être.
Despite the atmosphere, Oktoberfest is not for the faint-hearted, and crime can be an issue among the huge crowds of revellers. But there are pleasures to be had in Munich all year, despite the somewhat grumpy Bavarian temperament!
Top tip
Munich city and surrounds are dotted with wonderful castles. Schloss Neuschwanstein (nueschwanstein.de), a fairytale castle built for King Ludwig II, boasts stunning views, a considerable art collection and acres of gardens and parks.
Get me there
Aer Lingus (aerlingus.com) flies from Dublin and Cork to Munich (regular trains link with the central station, taking about 40 minutes). Ryanair (ryanair.com) flies to Memmingen, about 110km from the city centre.
Independent Travel has Aer Lingus flights plus three nights at the 4-star Tryp Munich City Centre Hotel from €286pp, departing November 1. Book here or contact 01 539-7700 / travel.independent.ie.
For more on Oktoberfest (Sept 19-Oct 4) see oktoberfest.de.
With 14 tents, throngs of visitors and over six million litres of beer, the festival can be a busy and pricey time to visit the city - so plan carefully. See muenchen.de for more info.
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Unanswered: Problem with Linking two forms using Record ID.
I am trying to link a note's dialog form to an input form and for the life of me I cannot see the problem. I am using the code below.
Private Sub CmdNotesInput_Click()
On Error GoTo Err_CmdNotesInput_Click
Dim stDocName As String
Dim stLinkCriteria As String
stDocName = "input_notes_form"
stLinkCriteria = "[s_id]=" & Me![S_ID]
DoCmd.OpenForm stDocName, , , stLinkCriteria
Exit Sub
MsgBox Err.Description
Resume Exit_CmdNotesInput_Click
End Sub
I am able to open the form and add data, but the record goes to next record. Ex. Main form opens on Record 1 and the Notes form opens on Record 2.
The code works in my update form fine, but not in the input form. I am attempting to link both forms by the ID number (s_id).
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Two things:
Your syntax for the Criteria is correct if [s_ID] is Numeric; is it, in fact, defined as a Number in the underlying table?
Access is very fussy about spacing in Criteria. When you place an expression using the equal sign in VBA, such as
Access will correct the spacing automatically, changing it to
But when you place the equal sign within quotes, Access leaves it exactly where you put it.
Try changing
stLinkCriteria = "[s_id]=" & Me![S_ID]
stLinkCriteria = "[s_id] = " & Me![S_ID]
being careful to leave a space on either side of the equal sign between [S_ID] and the following quotation mark.Hope this helps!
The problem with making anything foolproof...is that fools are so darn ingenious!
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Yes, Missingling, the "s_id" is an autonumber (number). I added your suggested change and the notes still link to the next record. Ughh!
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What's the sort order of the data source form the main form and the input_notes_form? If there are more than one record matching the criteria (more than one ID matching the current ID in the form) how do you determine which record will be the first one when you open input_notes_form?
Try to specify the same sort order for the data sources (using queries for instance) of both forms or specify an additional condition in the criteria that ensures input_notes_form opens on the record exactly matching the one in the main form.
Have a nice day!
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I see nothing wrong with the code at all. Except for the fact that it's machine generated :spew:
I believe the problem is not in that code. Perhaps the other form has some code that does something when it's opened?
For a form to go to record 2 when opened, there MUST be a record navigation command being issued. Why? Because if the filter syntax is wrong, the form would open to a new record, not record two. If the syntax is right then the form would open to record 1, whether it be the right record or the wrong record is irrelevant.Owner and Manager of
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Georgia is renowned for (arguably) having the earliest polyphonic singing tradition in the Christian world - my highlight was going to see an opera at Tbilisi's Royal Opera House.
Amelia, Original Traveller
Georgians are kindred spirits to the English thanks to a shared patron saint, although neither country can claim too much ownership of the dragon-slaying medieval superhero, who hailed from Palestine. The Georgians went one step further and named their country after him, and it's by far the most common name for both male babies and churches. As to the country itself; well, it's lovely, and anyone with an interest in cultural and religious history or, more importantly still, good food and booze, will love the place.
Amelia is here to help give you the inside track.
A visit to Georgia will inevitably focus on the dramatic landscapes away from the cities - think New Zealand meets the Pyrenees with a smattering of Pembrokeshire thrown in for good measure - but the capital Tbilisi sums the place up nicely. Tblisi's setting is made even better by having mountains on three sides and the River Mtkvari meandering lazily through it, making it an easy city to navigate your way around. While the neighbouring Armenians are big on glamour, the Georgians are more reserved and laid back, with a strong artistic bent, and this attitude pervades the city. The city - more a glorified town - is bohemian in the extreme, with the old quarter in particular a lovely maze of cobbled streets and alleyways, restaurants, bars, churches and cafes, a few synagogues, a mosque, antique and carpet shops galore.
But it's the countryside that Georgia is really famous for, and most visitors have a sense of being in some bucolic idyll, further heightened by wonderfully pure air and almost sweet water that you can happily drink from the many mountain streams. Most people visit in verdant Spring or Autumn, when the colours are quite spectacular, the harvest is over, the sunshine is still warm and the hunting and shooting seasons are in full swing.
The eastern region of Kakheti is renowned mostly for its wine, monasteries, hilltop villages and - if it's possible - even more laid back people who can be spotted picnicking under huge walnut trees or catching fat spotted trout in the rivers. The village of Sighnagi, not unlike somewhere in the Tuscan hills, is worth a visit to see the paintings of Pirosmani, who died in obscurity and poverty in 1918 and has only since become a Georgian legend. His art depicted labourers, farmers, beggars and the physical aspects of toil with a sort of bleak realism but there is something captivating about them.
Further to the northwest in the region of Svaneti, there are fantastic opportunities for trekking through the high Caucasus near the border with Russia. The town of Mestia is dominated by defensive towers and cobbled backstreets and alleyways filled with pigs and cattle. The Svans speak a dialect and are tough mountain people who like to drink a firewater called chacha and take their food very seriously. There are opportunities to ski, trek up 15,000ft peaks, enjoy glacier walks and riding.
Visitors to the country will also notice how serious a role religion plays in the majority of Georgians' lives. Many will cross themselves on passing a monastery, and kiss icons in packed Sunday church services. Young and old alike pour into the churches and we recommend making time to experience one service - which will often have a wedding and christening happening at once for good measure - mainly for the quite beautiful singing. The tradition of polyphonic singing is some of the best in world and if you can catch a concert in Tbilisi, you won't regret it. No prizes for guessing what the name of the cathedral in Tblisi is called, but St George's is well worth visiting.
Georgia is renowned for (arguably) having the earliest polyphonic singing tradition in the Christian world - my highlight was going to see an opera at Tbilisi's Royal Opera House.
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Through experience I've found that only official Microsoft Xbox controllers work well with PCs, any other brand, or no-brand for that matter, cause problems like this more often than not. I'd return it for a refund and purchase an official controller.
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I got the controller free. I really want it to work. I got the correct drives for it so why isn't it working. Is it because I need to update PIX Other Hardware HID Compliant Device
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Mar 06, 2010 - 7:36 am
I wanted to let you know what the surgeon said. The appt with colorectal doc was very eye opening. She said my colon is closing, and sounded a bit concerned that it will remain open
I am now looking at each case of diarhea as a God send, and have already said many prayers of thanks for the direct intervention.
I am on a strict low residue diet,but have to add ensure each day to make sure I get my nutrients. I guess each time the diarhea hit I was lucky as it lets my intestines empty, that is why the string poops at other times as the opening is closing. Right now I am in the midst of a blockage as my tummy bloats and hurts and I am not pooping but a skinny minature tootsie roll a day. I know probabbly too much information. :-)
She also said that they may have to put stents in my ureters so she well speak with the kidney docs.
No date set yet because she is going to try to coordinate with gyn/onc, but hopefully soon. She said he may be able to get in and remove my rectum and tumors, but because of the location it would not be easy, I would be in hospital about a week if all goes well.
Also I want you to know Wednesday morning I had a peace about the surgery, and then in the afternoon spoke with my gyn/onc which only reinforced the peace, and then to learn what has been going on for awhile made me say many many Thank You Prayers for God continuing to carry me through. Now the waiting game for the appts to be set, to meet with nutritionist and stoma nurse. My next prayer is my Dr is here long enough to get the surgery on his schedule, as a research doc he is gone alot.
That's it ~ Prayers ♥ Hugs Bonnie
The winds of Grace are always blowing, just make sure you raise the sails.
Mar 06, 2010 - 7:43 am
I'm trying to absorb this information. Are you saying he may or may not be able to successfully complete the surgery? A permanent ostomy beats the other alternative. I hope to find the strength and peace that you have. Good luck with your upcoming visits.
Mar 06, 2010 - 8:22 am
a lot on your plate right now!! Thanks for keeping us updated.
Mar 06, 2010 - 9:11 am
(((Bonnie))). The long journey develops an amazing inner strength that I see so evidenced in you, Bonnie. How wise you are, wise beyond your years! Reaching for, and securing peace is the essence of grace. I know that you are wrapped in grace and peace as you mount this next battle. Please let us know the 'game plan' as it unfolds. In my prayers....
Mar 06, 2010 - 9:12 am
Hi Bonnie,
That is definitely NOT too much info and I just hope that your diarhea continues so you can be more comfortable. I'm hoping that they can get you in quickly and please know that each and everyone of us are with you. (((HUGS))) Maria
Mar 06, 2010 - 11:48 am
You are an amazing woman! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your surgeon!
Mar 06, 2010 - 1:23 pm
Mar 06, 2010 - 2:00 pm
You are amazing - to be still able to write on these board when you are suffering. I wish you all the best. Love Tina xxx
Mar 06, 2010 - 2:55 pm
Good Luck and I am soo sorry for your suffering..which hospital will you have your surgery? The Twin Cities??? If so, please let me know if you need anything at all....I am there and can help out in any way...Please keep us posted...
Mar 06, 2010 - 4:10 pm
Dear Bonnie,
You are definitely forever my inspiration!!!! I'm happy that you are going to have the surgery and that you are feeling a peace and calm about it. What an example you are for all of us! Love, prayer and hugs, MM
Mar 08, 2010 - 5:57 am
Hi Lisa, I well be at U of Mn Fairview, campus hospital. It would be great to meet you so if you are in the area, a few days after surgery though, please stop by if you get the chance.
How is your mom doing? How are you doing? Don't remember reading an update for awhile.
Prayers N Hugs Bonnie
Mar 06, 2010 - 4:47 pm
Dear Bonnie,
Mar 06, 2010 - 5:24 pm
I am praying that all the time schedules of all the involved surgeons will fall into a perfect place for you. I sure know that your peace is calming though none of us wants to go through with this. The alternative is not my choice either so fight on, sweet friend. I am right behind you and holding you up in many prayers daily. (((HUGS))) Saundra
Mar 06, 2010 - 5:44 pm
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Mar 06, 2010 - 5:37 pm
Dear Bonnie,
I'd like to send you what Saundra has-that everything falls into place and happens as soon as is practical! Your situation doesn't sound very good right now, and I'm sure you'll feel better after the surgery. Godspeed!
Hugs ♥ Prayers,
Mar 06, 2010 - 8:27 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have uplifted my sprits many a time. Keep us posted.
Mar 06, 2010 - 8:53 pm
Added "my friend, Bonnie" to the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass tonight.
Know that everyone here is pulling for you, praying for you, and hoping that everything comes together in a perfect symphony of gentle healing.
Mar 06, 2010 - 11:07 pm
Hi Bonnie,
I hate to hear of all this. Why does this have to happen to such beautiful people, some-times when I think I've beaten this thing (spiritually), then something of this nature comes back as if cancer will always be a nightmare!
I have received so much peace from your words/insight of wisdom in dealing with this cancer.
I will pray, pray, pray day and night for you. I have tears in my eyes and your strength just blows me away. You are such a strong woman. I don't know how you do it.
Much Love,
Mar 07, 2010 - 7:58 am
God is Good all the time.. thank you for kind words and encouragement. God is my strength and it is through Him that I get my strength. He uses each of you to add encouragement, love and so much kindness to my life. The word Thanks is not enough to tell you what your friendships have menat to me. Yes God is Good all the time ~ All the time God is Good!
Prayers ♥ Hugs Bonnie
Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
And once again He sent his peace to wash over me, that is the best way I can descripe the peace that it "washes over me". I pray you each can feel that peace :-)
Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Through Him I continue to sail, a prayer that each of you well grow weak from weary(not that we dont' have our moments) but as we look back in amazement on how we get to where we are we know it is not from our Strength that we have made it thus far. :-D
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Amen ... God Loves You & So Do I
Mar 07, 2010 - 8:15 am
When that Peace is sent by the Lord, you know, that you know, that you know. It's beyond a shadow of a doubt, and hard to describe. It's beyond words. And I'm so grateful to hear you have that peace that passes all understanding. You go through this journey with such trust, faith and grace. Your family must be amazed at you every moment - I know I sure am.
Sending oodles of prayers and hugs today, and always, Bonnie.
Mar 07, 2010 - 2:41 pm
On Eagles Wings....my favorite hymn, Bonnie. For those who have never heard it, here is a You Tube link:


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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing how the University of Notre Dame handles allegations of sexual assault in the wake of a student from a neighboring women's college who reportedly accused a Notre Dame football player of sexual battery and later committed suicide.
The inquiry is looking broadly at the university's policies, procedures and responses to complaints of alleged sexual harassment, department spokesman Jim Bradshaw said Friday. University spokesman Dennis Brown said the school is cooperating and noted that the review is not related to any particular case.
The school has come under criticism from the family of 19-year-old Elizabeth Seeberg, a St. Mary's College student who died of a suspected drug overdose Sept. 10. Authorities said Seeberg accused a student-athlete of touching her breasts on Aug. 31.
The president of the university has said campus police conducted a thorough investigation, but her family said the school's investigation was superficial. They also questioned why a timeline they received from Notre Dame shows it took police two weeks to interview the football player their daughter accused.
St. Joseph County Prosecutor Mike Dvorak decided not to pursue charges, saying there were conflicting witness accounts and some of Seeberg's statements would likely be inadmissible in court.
The Chicago Tribune reported Thursday that the family of another woman who attended St. Mary's was upset at how Notre Dame had handled their daughter's report that she was sexually attacked in a residence hall on Sept. 5. Authorities said the woman initially did not want to press charges, which the Tribune said she denies.
That woman's family also questioned why it took four days after she and her parents met with Notre Dame police Sept. 11 and told them she wanted to press charges before police tried to locate the accused student, then didn't question him until the next day.
Dvorak informed the family Monday that he would not be prosecuting the case, saying there wasn't enough evidence. He said the speed in which campus police investigated the case didn't play a role in the decision. He said some statements by friends of the St. Mary's students didn't match what she told police.
Dvorak said the fact that Notre Dame police waited to hear back from the student before investigating wasn't unusual.
"The protocol says you don't compel the complaining witness to prosecute," he said. "They did what was reasonable. They waited for her to get back to them."
He said he did have a "small concern" that it took police four days to try to talk to the Notre Dame student after the St. Mary's student decided to press charges. But he said he has confidence in how the department handles sexual assault cases.
"There's nothing they did or didn't do that jeopardized our prosecution," he said.
Notre Dame said in a news release that it takes seriously its obligation to thoroughly investigate every allegation of sexual misconduct.
"We regret that some are critical of our handling of sexual misconduct allegations, and we understand the pain these families are experiencing," the university said in its statement. "At the same time, we stand behind the thoroughness, integrity and objectivity of our investigations, as well as the comprehensive services available to students who are subjected to sexual misconduct."


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Bi-location needed to attend NL games
Wexford hurling and football followers have from now until early February to master the art of bi-location if they want to attend all of the county's Allianz League fixtures in 2017.
This year it was possible to be at each and every game in both codes because there was no direct clash on any given weekend.
However, it's going to be a different story next year if the provisional fixtures released last week are formally adopted without any changes made.
There are two days when the hurlers will be at home while the footballers will be away. On Sunday, February 12, Wexford will entertain Limerick in hurling and travel to Leitrim in football, and on Sunday, March 5, the footballers will pop up the road to Wicklow while the hurlers will be hosting Kerry.
There appears to be the opportunity for just one double-header, on Sunday, March 26, when we are at home to Westmeath in football and Laois in hurling.
It was expected that the footballers would be away to London as we hosted them this year. However, the exiles have to play all seven of their games in Ireland in 2017 due to the re-development work at their Ruislip base.
It is proposed to end the tradition of a three-week break after the first two rounds of football, with two one-week gaps instead, after the second and fifth rounds respectively.
The full fixtures list in the draft plan is as follows -
Sunday, February 5: football home to Limerick.
Sunday, February 12: hurling home to Limerick, football away to Leitrim.
Sunday, February 19: hurling away to Galway.
Sunday, February 26: football home to Waterford.
Sunday, March 5: hurling home to Kerry, football away to Wicklow.
Sunday, March 12: hurling away to Offaly.
Sunday, March 19: football home to London.
Sunday, March 26: hurling home to Laois, football home to Westmeath.
Sunday, April 2: football away to Carlow.
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It's really not "Mao suit"~~the orginal name is Zhongshan Suit...I got one...tried it once or twice in family gatherings...actually looked quite good on me...But too crazy to wear it in public, I guess----People would think of you being pretentious...And one thought popping up: It's really easy to fool uneducated, cocky foreigners...haha~~
@ undermoonlight....u seem to have some problems with foreigners? yet again I might be wrong...but anyway "fool cocky uneducated foreigners? wow thats pretty harsh don't u think? anyway if a foreigner happens to fall in any category of the above trust me he would think stuff like that is very shitty and wont be the least interested..


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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Celebrant and People:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.


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