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One of my greatest joys is seeing someone come to Christ. I love to visit with people who like to talk about the Word of God and HIS Glory, prayer, worship. this summer has been a person hardship and one of the LORD'S Blessings both at the same time. '
For years I have asked God to let me move to the country where I could have land where I could have dogs to train and they could be safe but also where people could come to see God glory at work. For there is nothing in me but for the grace of God to do anything. Well I have not moved but He sent a little 10 year old girl to me asking me if she could get to know one of my dogs. The one that is aggressive and very protective. When I started teaching her about the dog I saw fear leave them both and they ( the little girl and this dog) are now safe together and she is a learner. She is about the same size as the dog and had a lot of fears of a lot of things. But she had to lay them aside to be around this dog.
The greatest NEWS OF ALL IS THAT SHE IS NOW GOING TO CHURCH WIHT ME AND IS A BELIEVER IN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. TO THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORY!
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A personal note: My goal is to write books and commentaries that are entertaining as well as insightful, that explore the interface between science, religion and human development. Books that are not afraid to speak to the miracle of life and the humor and suspense of everyday living. An ancient Yiddish proverb may sum this up best: Man plans and God laughs. The Digital Pandemic (non-fiction) and the Sheltering Tower (fiction) are examples of the science-religion interface.
Mack Hicks, Ph.D., has been a licensed psychologist in private practice for over thirty years. A founding member of the American Board of Neuropsychology, he founded the first school in England for children with dyslexia and attention deficit disorder and presently operates fourteen schools for children with learning difficulties. He took his Ph.D. at the University of Florida and interned at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He is author of The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-to-Face Contact in the Electronic Age (13:978-0-88282-315-7).
The digital revolution is here; we couldn't stop it if we wanted to. As important as this technology is to both personal and business matters,there are dangers that need to be confronted. We need strategies and solutions to deal with the disconnection of the digital age and to reestablish face-to-face contact and repair meaningul personal relationships.


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Ok now that I have your attention.
Yes i'm actually serious I'm not much into porn, especially hardcore stuff. Just doesn't do anything for me... But my buddy made me watch this dvd. Really. These two ladies are uh.. hanging out together than all of sudden one of the women's nipples popped out like as big as a small pencil and scarred the shit out of me. He thinks it's fake but i think it's real. I told him it's kinda like the old circuses, if someone had a some freaky deformity they could join the circus and hopefully make some money. Heh. Ok so some people have a unnusual aberration to their body that could be used for sexual purposes then they might use it to there advantage to make porn movies. Out of the 500 million people in the U.S. alone, probably you couldn't think of a body variation that someone doesn't have and this is probably not that rare actually. He's like "nah man B$%&* has got some glued on fake tities. "
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I'm not sure if you're middle aged, but the only things I know about you are your avatar picture, and that you are a lawyer, so I picture you as some kind of cross between K. Richards, and L. Hutz.
I have seen it on an Asian porn star during the early 90s. It shocked the hell out of me.
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19 décembre 2008, câble (#cablegate #liban) explosif ; l'actuel premier ministre Mikati discute avec l'ambassadrice américaine au Liban. Les Américains commentent la rencontre ainsi : Mikati se présente à eux comme un « ennemi du Hezbollah », attendant l'occasion de redevenir Premier ministre.
En voici les passages les plus intéressants.
Lebanon : With DAS Hale, Mikati calls Hizballah a "Tumor" needing removal
Responding to a question about the prime minister post in the event of a March 8 victory, Mikati said he would refuse the position under the circumstances because he would not be representing the Sunni population. Citing the unsuccessful governments of Salim Hoss and Omar Karami, Mikati said becoming prime minister without the full support of the Sunni community would always result in failure. Mikati said he was "not ready to fail."
Describing President Michel Sleiman as quiet and unchallenging, Mikati said he had not yet seen in Lebanon the results of Sleiman's efforts, domestically or from his many trips abroad. However, Mikati assessed Sleiman was trying to demonstrate his wisdom and judgment before serving as arbitrator, the traditional role of Lebanon's presidents. According to Mikati, once Sleiman is arbitrator, he can govern. Nonetheless, Mikati described as "worrisome" a December 17 conversation with Sleiman in which the President said his job was easier than what he had expected. Mikati told DAS Hale and the Ambassador he had counseled Sleiman to create strong state institutions to counter Hizballah's mini-state.
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Maronite Patriarch, traditional strongholds of presidential support, are not stalwartly pro-Sleiman, according to Mikati. He described the LAF as polarized toward March 8 with most officers supporting Hizballah and opposition Christian leader Michel Aoun. Mikati described Sleiman as unsure he had the LAF's full support. Fear of fracturing the army had probably also prevented then LAF Commander Sleiman from taking any drastic decision between 2005 and 2008, Mikati said.
Mikati, speaking as a "statesman," argued Lebanon could not survive with a Hizballah mini-state. Regardless of his personal views on the group, Mikati said he was expecting Hizballah to bring Lebanon to a "sad ending." He assessed that Hizballah was just like a tumor that, whether benign or malignant, must be removed.
On Hizballah's goals in Lebanon, Mikati assessed Iran was using the group to create a military base on the Mediterranean. Ayatollah Khomeini's goal to export the Islamic revolution to the west required a launching point, which, according to Mikati, is Lebanon. This goal will take time but Hizballah is patient, he said. DAS Hale told Mikati that peace with Israel was the most direct way to counter such intentions. Mikati agreed that peace with Israel would be a "happy ending," but questioned whether Syria would make an agreement without Iranian permission.
Mikati argued that neutralizing Syria would enable the GOL to "gain time" on Hizballah.
Talking with the Ambassador before DAS Hale's arrival, Mikati described the Russian gift of MIG-29 fighter planes – which received extensive local media coverage in recent days – as "strange." He questioned whether Defense Minister Murr asked specifically for the planes or if the Russians had chosen independently to offer them. Mikati said the planes would be "impossible" to maintain and small helicopters would have been more useful for the LAF.
Comment: Mikati clearly was presenting himself for our benefit as a foe of Hizballah, as he is looking forward to potential opportunities to return to the Prime Ministry. End comment.


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Players open 2005-2006 season with Smokey Joe's Cafe
Rock 'n roll musical includes popular songs from composers Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
09/29/05The Xavier Players are opening their Mainstage 2005-2006 series with Smokey Joe's Café, which runs during Family Weekend, Oct. 20-23. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gallagher Student Center theater.
The show features the tunes such as "Jail House Rock," "Yakety Yak" and "Stand by Me" from composers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller—considered by some to be the inventors of rock and roll. "The performers from today will be looking back at the music of past generations and putting their own spin on it," says Cathy Springfield, director for performing arts.
Smokey Joe's Café is directed by Dee Anne Bryll, chairperson of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory Department Drama Division. Bryll has worked with the Xavier Players for 14 years, but this show marks her directorial debut. "Dee Anne has a way of bringing out the personality of the actors and bringing the audience right into the show," says Springfield.
Related events include a performance by the Xavier Singers in the Gallagher Center food court before Friday night's show. After the show, the audience can meet the cast at a 50s- and 60s-themed party at Ryan's Pub. And the gospel choir is performing after the Saturday night show.
Tickets are $5 for Xavier faculty, staff and students, $14 for the general public. Tickets are now on sale at the Xavier Players box office, 513 745-3939.


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How to Properly Deal With Officials
Given I am the only strength and conditioning coach in the history of high school basketball to get a technical foul during a game, it is safe to say I put referees right above IRS auditors on the totem pole of life. I won't even shop at Foot Locker because of my distaste for refs!
Settle down, I am totally kidding. I have the utmost respect for referees.
I truly admire our coach's attitude towards referees. He doesn't let them affect his ability to coach or our team's ability to play. He doesn't whine or complain. He is firm when he objects, but he does so in a respectful manner.
If you want your team to be successful, you need to make sure your players play, your coaches coach, and the referees ref. As soon as players try to coach, or coaches try to ref, you lose focus and your team suffers.
It is not a player's job to criticize a fellow teammate. Players need to be positive and supportive at all times. Constructive comments and corrections need to come from the coaching staff. Players need to learn to talk to a teammate -- not at them. There is a difference. Effective communication is vital to success.
Same goes for coaches and referees. Coaches have the right to voice their disapproval--but they need to do so professionally.
There is no sense in arguing over a judgment call if the ref was in the right position. In the history of basketball, a referee has never, ever changed a judgment call based on a coach's difference of opinion.
Seriously, how crazy would it be if this happened?
As a coach, quickly let your opinion be heard, then move to the next play. Your team follows your lead. If you spend a ton of time complaining to the officials it will have a negative effect on your players.
Referees are human beings. They have feelings. If you don't like the way the ref is calling the game, why would acting like a jerk make things better? If anything, that will make them worse! Would you try and 'help' someone who treats you like garbage? Neither would a ref.
For the record, a referee never 'wins' or 'loses' a game... no matter how close the game was. Wins and losses result from an accumulation of every play that occurs after the jump ball.
If you are in a position where a referee's call 'makes' you lose the game -- you probably didn't capitalize on a number of previous opportunities. That one call sticks out because of when it was called. What about the previously missed shot or turnover?
For me personally, there are only 3 things I would love to see from referees at the high school level:
- Hustle! Bust your tail to be in the right position to make the call. If you do that, I won't ever argue your judgment (I may disagree, but won't argue!).
- Consistency! Whether you want to call things tight or let the kids play, stay consistent for the entire 32 minutes. Don't call your first hand checking foul with 2 minutes left in the game when both teams have been doing it all night.
- Develop! Work on your craft the same way the players and coaches work on theirs. We watch film of our games to help us improve. I think referees should do the same.
Alan Stein is the owner of Stronger Team and the Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the nationally renowned, Nike Elite DeMatha Catholic High School boys basketball program. He spent 7 years serving a similar position with the Montrose Christian basketball program. Alan brings a wealth of valuable experience to his training arsenal after years of extensive work with elite high school, college, and NBA players.
His passion, enthusiasm, and innovative training techniques make him one of the nation's leading experts on productive training for basketball players. Alan is a performance consultant for Nike Basketball as well as the head conditioning coach for the annual McDonald's All American game, the Jordan Brand All American Classic, and the Nike Summer Skills Academies. Alan is a camp coach at the prestigious NBA Players Association's Top 100 Camp as well as the Chris Paul CP3 Elite Backcourt Camp. Alan has filmed over a dozen DVDs on improving performance and is a sought after lecturer at basketball camps and clinics across the world. He has been featured in Winning Hoops, Time Out, Dime, SI.com, SLAMonline.com, American Basketball Quarterly, Stack, Men's Health, HOOP, and FIBA Assist Magazine.
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Welcome to the Under the Rainbow Giveaway Hop, hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network! From March 1st-17th, you'll have the chance to win plenty of prizes from over 50 bloggers to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! So after you enter my giveaway, make like a little, green Leprechaun and hop around to all the other blogs participating in the Event!
Happy March Everyone,
I have put together this awesome package of two amazing cloth diapers, both of these cloth diapers are in my current rotation and love them. To read more about these cloth diapers read my reviews on them *leave a comment(hint hint). Now for the fun stuff.
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Following My Nose in Florence With Help
Last week I gave you a little run-down of our adventures in Florence, navigating the city's culinary offerings without much expert help. Then I spent the day with Judy Witts Francini, aka Divina Cucina, who gave me a new angle on the city...
We started with a pre-noon prosecco with Gianni of Casa del Vino on Via dell'Ariento where you can buy wine by the bottle, or by the glass while snacking on bruschette laid out on the counter..
... then to a funny little hardware store where we found the Duralex wine tumblers we've been seeking for years (1.50 euro each!)
Then to the famous Central Market in the San Lorenzo neighborhood where, with Judy's insider's connections we tasted 30-year-old balsamic (it isn't exactly vinegar) with Manuel of Conti, learned about how to use dried horse meat (yup, more on that next week) and...
... nibbled on insane deep orange Pecorino cheese and a creamy blue goat cheese (that I wanted to bathe in) with Alessandro at the Baroni cheese stand...
... and tried not to hug the giant figs.
If you find yourself in Florence, I highly recommend looking up Judy and asking her to show you around some of the great food spots of the city. She also will lead cooking classes for groups, in and out of Florence. I'm taking her self-published book, Secrets from My Tuscan Kitchen, to Chianti next week and will come back with a review.
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I loved this e-mail! And Sara Kate looks so pretty in that picture!
I wish I could have appreciated Florence more when I was there a few years ago as part of my college-related-traipsing-through-Europe.
I have to say, I love your top! Where is it from? It's really great and everything I'm looking for in a summer shirt.
Love the photo of you and your daughter Sarah! Very beautiful! Also, agree with desireeg love the top! Enjoy!
drooling over those figs - YUM!
i agree - the picture and top are lovely! but you left us with a teaser re: the balsamico ... more info coming i hope!


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Yummy;-). Never thought I'd say that about Brussels sprouts!
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Shallots
Photo: Charles Masters
Garlic, bacon and shallots are all you need to add intense flavor to the Brussels sprouts in this easy, 5-ingredient side-dish recipe.
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: about 2/3 cup)
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Total: 16 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 2.4g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 6.7g
- Carbohydrate: 13.5g
- Fiber: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Sodium: 263mg
- Calcium: 60mg
- 6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced shallot (about 1 large)
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and sauté for 5 minutes or until bacon begins to brown. Remove pan from heat. Remove the bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan (discard the remaining drippings).
- 2. Return pan to medium-high heat, and stir in bacon, shallot, and Brussels sprouts; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, and saute for 4 minutes or until garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add the chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until the broth mostly evaporates and the sprouts are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper.
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- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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Anderson Police are trying to piece together information in a shooting that left two people injured and three men on the run.
The shooting happened just after 1:30 a.m. Monday off West Hampton Street where two victims were found with non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to the hospital.
Police were able to get a description of a vehicle that fled the scene. Officers eventually caught up with the vehicle on Franklin Street, where they saw three men ran on foot from the vehicle.
Anyone with any information on suspects is asked to call Anderson City Police or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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Billboard caught up with Jason at his recent "Fly Over States" number one celebration in Nashville where they chatted about his new single "Take A Little Ride", his new album due out this fall, and more...
It's been a very good week for Jason Aldean. While toasting his latest No. 1 song, "Fly Over States," at Nashville's ASCAP offices on Tuesday, the country star was enjoying the early success of his newest single, "Take a Little Ride." The track was just released Monday, and is hitting radio with a vengeance. Aldean says that in setting up his forthcoming album, he's trying to keep with a winning formula.
"I think if you look back at the history of each record that we have had out, every album we've come out with something more up-tempo, something... radio friendly, and the second, third, and fourth singles are where we branch out a little bit," he admits. "But, I think the song is a great one to kick off the new album with."
Not only has the song performed well on the air the past few days, but fans have stormed their computers and smart phones to download it as well. At press time, the song was the top single on all of iTunes, a fact that pleased the Georgia native.
"I think this is the first time we've ever put a song up on iTunes the same day we released it to radio. The song's been out a day, and we're sitting at number one on iTunes, which is a big deal," he glowed. "If we can hold that for a few weeks, that would be really nice."
Aldean says that the preparations for his upcoming album were not much unlike what he has done in the past. "I don't know if we did anything differently to prepare to cut the record," he said. "I think that for me, I'm a lot more confident and a lot more sure of myself than the first couple of albums. We didn't really know what our direction was. We thought 'There's a bunch of songs we like, nobody knows who we are, so cut them and see what happens, and go play my show. Then, all of a sudden, it all came together. From Wide Open to this point, I think it was a case of me getting more comfortable and sure of myself of what my style was."
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Bellingham man drowns in Blakely Island marina
A Bellingham man drowned after he went missing at a Blakely Island marina shortly before the start of Saturday's countywide sailing race, according to local authorities.
Divers discovered the body of Donald Mierzeski, 42, at the bottom of the marina near where his 35-foot sailboat was moored. Mierzeski moored his sailboat at the marina in anticipation of the Saturday's annual "Round the County" sailboat race. He was last seen walking the docks of the marina shortly after midnight, on Friday, according to San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou.
Deputies searched the area of the marina without success in the predawn hours of Saturday. Mierzeski's body was found by members of the Sheriff's dive team Saturday, at about 3:30 p.m.
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But being on this side of the fence has forced me to reconsider my long held views. Yes, even a learning professional can be open to learning at times, crazy huh? And while I still cringe at the thought of a cold call or unsolicited email asking me for 30 minutes so they can "get to know my business needs better" (like I'm going to vent to a complete stranger about how crazy my peers are for not thinking employee goals are kind of necessary?). I have come to understand that the true consultants have a depth of experience and insight that us (past life me) internal practioners have not been exposed. With LMS or TMS systems they often have the inside scoop that even your sales person wishes they knew. They've created very different performance management processes for very different industries giving us (now you) access to a Chinese menu of options on how to build a better mousetrap. And their industry connections make some of them seem omniscient in their understanding of future trends, best practices and the impact of M&A in our space (yes SuccessFactors I'm talking to you….I hope your resumes are up to date). That should get me kicked out of a few more groups.
But here's how I really feel… guard your communities against the sales people, please… I'll even help. But are you really doing your community a favor by keeping the likes of me out? Yes my blog is on my company website but I am in no way, shape or form asking for business or offering my company as a solution. In all honesty I'm just naturally lazy and instead of retyping the exact same info into 30+ groups I simply link to my blog. Why is that such an issue? If I have something of value to contribute, shouldn't that be acceptable content? Instead of kicking me out due to your governance policy Section II, paragraph 3 under bylaw 22… think about the content, not the source. Is that such a crazy thought?
In case you were wondering - the dark side is wonderful! There's no dress code, there are 3 pinball machines in our offices and I don't have to "sell" my ideas or gain support or fight any political battles. I actually work with intelligent, creative and open-minded professionals. So if anyone has ever considered leaving corporate but were afraid of the other side - come on in, the water's warm and there's no HR department!!!! :)
And the score is now up to 3 groups that I've been tossed out of this month. Let's see how many more I can rack up with this little nugget. Please follow me on: http://www.bluewaterlearning.com/index.php/blog.html because it's obvious I'm persona non grata around the social networking sites. Ok Group managers – do your thing. And don't forget the lengthy emails quoting your policies – I need some fodder for my next piece.


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JEFFERSON, TX. (KNOE 8 News) - We know from history that Federal forces marched up the Red River, intending to capture Shreveport in 1864. They were turned back by Confederates at the Battle of Mansfield.
If the Union Army had made it to Shreveport, it is likely they would have moved on Texas. Today is a "what if" battle and the scenario for today's action.
Captain Kevin Adkins, 31st LA Infantry: "The battle plan for today: to drive those Yankees out of Texas, away from LA, away from our families and loved ones."
This is the culmination of this weekends Civil War Reenactment here in Jefferson, TX. Behind me...Federal troops are staging. Confederates are are headed for this field of battle.
First Sergeant Ted Brode: "The guys would be getting ready mentally for whatever is to come. Whatever was ahead of them. They would know by this time it was going to be pretty tough."
Normally these reenactment battles are a draw between the Blue and Gray. Because unlike their Civil War counterparts, these soldiers will live to fight another day.


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There's a bill that would replace the death penalty with life in prison without parole and it didn't take long for tempers to rise Monday as debate got started.
"Now we're coming to the repeal of the death penalty. It is a grave debate, it's an important debate, it's a critical debate," Omaha senator Brad Ashford said.
State lawmakers face a monumental issue. It's one they've seen numerous times before: whether or not to abolish the death penalty.
It's senator Ernie Chambers priority bill.
"People from a distance say they love the death penalty don't know what a grotesque ceremony it is" Chambers said.
The measure would replace death with life in prison without the possibility of parole. Opponents say 32 states have death as an option and that Nebraska should remain one of them.
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Your worth is not tied to what you do, or what you have. It is not tied to whom you have—married or single. Your worth, in fact all worth, is imparted by God and cannot be stolen. This means that we need not search for the person who will make us feel worthy and we need not ask the question, "Are we worthy?" We are worthy. As children of God we ARE WORTHY! This is besides the obvious flaws we possess. This is despite our real and ever present need to grow and mature. "I like me."
The truth is that there IS something wrong with each of us but that may have nothing to do with why we are still single. Say it … "I like me."
Some will say, "God is perfecting you and when He has prepared you for marriage you will meet someone." Please! I will never be that righteous. What foolishness to think we deserve the gift of another's heart. What foolishness to think we can earn the right to be married. What a silly idea that only the righteous get married.
If he did not wait until we were perfect to save us, to give us the life of his Son, he will not dangle love before us and then demand that we first be perfect. I find hopelessness there. Instead I whisper, "I like me."
Let us press toward perfection but let us turn our face back towards the one great Christian truth—Grace. The deeper truth (something for all to remember) is that marriage may be a functional part OF the perfecting process not the reward FOR perfection. This means that all our lives we are involved in becoming whom He has made us to be, whom he is making us to be. But even IN the process we are already worthy. Even while we wait and hope to be married we are worthy. "I like me."
This means we strive to be pure, to be holy, to be righteous, but not in order to win a mate. We do these not to find love but because love has found us, taken us in, and called us his own. The truth is that none of us are worthy, not even the happily married. The truth is we are all worthy now that Grace has taken note of our plight. That happened at the cross. To be honest I wouldn't have it any other way. His blessings, even marriage, flow from His grace and not my works—THANK GOD!!!!!! "I like me."
We do not deny that we have a longing and that we hurt, but our eyes are ever upward and our hope is in him. Even here, in the place of waiting, we are more than conquerors, worthy, and pleasing to our Lord. Believe it! Say it with me, "I like me."
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Any chance anyone knows of a similarly styled console at a reasonable price? That top space that is open on all four sides to breezes, as well as the drawers/closed doors underneath are key. Thanks in advance!
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From looking online this looks like a small hanging console, not something for media storage.
Looks barely longer than the umbrella. It is very pretty though. Seeing that I have the same dilemma regarding getting a console, I look forward to hopefully getting some good ideas from other posters.
Wayfair has bunch of nice TV stands with pictures, dimensions, links to youtube videos, etc. I like the ones from soniax but have not used those so cannot comment on build quality, endurance, etc. One thing to keep in mind - will your particular electronics (xbox, ps3, tivo, speakers, etc) fit in the shelves of the TV stand. Think about both form and function.
What's a reasonable price? Price is subjective. People should provide their budget when they ask these kinds of questions. My media consoe was $300, which was only "reasonable" to me because it was on sale for 50% off. I wouldn't have paid $600 for it. But other people would have.
Are you guys handy with tools at all? If so, you could build one pretty easily. If you're at all interested, I could put together a Sketch-up drawing and some instructions to build it. That's what I would do! Also, it would look awesome with a concrete top (not sure what material they used). Painting a slab of wood would be easier, but concrete would be stellar. Again, a DIY task if you're up for it.
Without knowing what is within your budget, I can tell you the BDI USA Marina entertainment unit is excellent. Very well built and you should be able to pick it up for $1,500-$1,800 if you shop around.
World Market has some great, super affordable options:
I just bought one from them a few months ago and it has held up really well.
Have you actually priced having a local cabinet-maker make something similar for you in exactly the size you need? It might be cheaper than you think. I was pleasantly surprised when I inquired about something recently.
Or, If affordability is the main issue, why not just buy an Ikea Besta configuration that fits your space/needs and add the top bit as a d-i-y? You could use a veneer product like this one, to get the nice wood tones.
Or just have doors/drawer fronts made by a cabinet maker to use with a Besta, or other low priced carcass.
I agree with Clauckner, definitely check World Market. They have great furniture that is always unique and always affordable! Another good option, if you don't mind the work is an option from Target. I couldn't find it on their website, but I just saw in in the store last weekend. It is very similar in style, right down to the handles, to the one you have pictured, although it is dark wood. I purchased the same cabinet last year for less than $100 and it has held up great!
I just got this. Definitely hides games, but media side gets air. (not on all 4 sides, but) And can't beat the price.
I love that people don't notice the tv stand - they notice the rest of my room.
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Do you have Ikea close to where you live? I have an Expedit 1x5 as the base and then I used capita legs. Then I used GodMorgon legs to hold up a lack shelf, but they have different shelfs and different legs if you want a different look for the unit.
My gamer boyfriend and I have this,
it suits us perfectly (and looks great).
I second the Ikea Expedit idea. I've used a 2x8 bookshelf laid on its side in a number of apartments with great success. It's a good height for most TVs, you can put consoles and games in the top row and have drawers or doors in the bottom. I've also used it as a sort of room divider with a TV on top and you can fit 2 rows of books in each square section, so that there are books or games facing both side, if it's in the middle of a room. It has more storage than you'd expect and is super affordable, though maybe a bit less texturally interesting than natural wood.
When I first started dating my gamer boyfriend, all his stuff (tv, consoles, etc) were on the floor. Made him go to Ikea and we found this:
We leave the glass doors open for the consoles to "breathe" while they're being used, but we needed to be able to close them to keep cats out while not in use. Alternatively, you could leave off the installation of the glass doors if you'd like. Glass doors are somewhat frosted, though, so it's good for hiding when you want to look a bit more sleek and less THERE IS STUFF HERE. The drawers are remarkably deep, great for storing all the extras (controllers, remotes, games, dvds, extra wires, batteries, etc).
It's Ikea, so it's affordable. It took maybe two hours to make? I can't quite remember, since it was a year ago. It's survived two moves since then and is really very sturdy (he has a huge tv, plus all the consoles, plus dvd/game storage... plus cats jumping all over it any time we want to watch or play something).
@HAYLEYMAR Can I ask how many consoles fit into the Ikea TOBO? We're having the same issues as the original poster, but my fiance currently has 6 or 7 consoles hooked to his TV (this is after we 'edited' the ones he wasn't using). I like the modern look of the Tobo though-- would be great to get everything semi-hidden rather than on open shelving.
I use the Ikea Expedit horizontally with casters. It works for me.
But style wise that is very similar to the Ikea Besta if you could figure out a way to wall mount it. Good luck.
We have an Ikea Besta small system hung on the wall. It has two drawers like in your picture, and two rows of two shelves for our xBox, wii, satellite receiver and all their respective cords. To combat the problem of the xbox overheating, because that thing gets so hot, we used a hole saw to cut air holes in the side that was the least seen. The Besta unit cost $80.
This CB2 concole is cheap and pretty awesome. If you can pull off green- otherwise for more there's other colors. But CB2 is awesome.
Definitely check out World Market - lots of solid wood, well-built options. I really like their Haku furniture line. Check them out here: http://www.worldmarket.com/category/furniture/living-room/media-furniture.do?nType=2


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Global Handwashing Day 2013
Few know that 6.9 million children under the age of 5 die each year due to diarrhea and pneumonia. This statistic is astounding. However, handwashing with soap is an incredibly effective and inexpensive intervention which can cut pneumonia by 45 percent and diarrhea by 50 percent. By educating people about this simple intervention, millions of children will have the opportunity to grow up healthier and attend school, maintain jobs, and have families!
On Tuesday, October 15th, Plan International engaged in numerous activities all over the world to celebrate Global Handwashing Day!
Through its country programs, Plan worked closely with schools, communities, and governments, on both the national and local level, to promote the overwhelming impact of handwashing with soap, particularly on health and education. Youth participated in a range of interactive activities, including handwashing demonstrations where they learned the proper techniques and frequency for washing their hands. Teachers, students, community members and local Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) committee members hosted games, competitions, debates and creative writing activities—all reinforcing the importance of handwashing with soap.


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Rachel Timmins - Jewelry Artist, Metalsmith, Mixed Media Artist
I met Rachel very briefly at the Society of North American Goldsmith's conference in Seattle, WA through my instructor at the time, Keith Lewis.
She has many many body modifications and, according to her artist statement, she uses her art to transport people to the way she experiences life. (Click the link above for her website and her About page.)
Much of her work is extremely colorful, glittery, soft, squishy. Her statement also says she uses comfort as inspiration.
After looking through her work, I came to identify with it. I wasn't sure at first, but I find myself wanting (badly) to touch, squish, caress and other wise experience her art.
The piece I chose here, a small pillow with scalloped grey and cream ruffles, and itself adorned with golden threads, is called Comfort Four and can be viewed in person at the Snyderman-Works Gallery in Philadelphia.
I have a deep and resounding love for ruffles. They make me happy, caressing them is indeed comforting. I want to wear this brooch and in times of anxiety, pet it for calm.
"Paint" brooch by Moko Kobayashi - Gallery deux poissons
German rosary, ivory and silver with partially gilded mounts, ca.1500–1525
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Sterling silver, stainless steel, fishing line
Dahlia is 3" diameter, sterling silver, pierced and sawn by hand with a 6/0 saw blade. The earwig is nine separate pieces, each leg and antennae are separate pieces. The body and legs of the earwig are made using a technique called chasing and repousse by which the artist uses pitch, a chasing hammer and chasing tools to sort of push and pull the metal into complicated or simple shapes not possible using other methods. Antennae were filed by hand and soldered on. Legs are chased and attached in the underside of the earwig through tiny jump rings with tiny tube and fishing line. It is a brooch with a double pin on the back.
I love this work because I am also intrigued by the workability of the mechanisms, but, as she says, she takes those functions out of their practical application and makes them fun instead. The way she uses words to accentuate the focus is lovely.
Berkeley Brown Artist Statement:
My jewellery is inspired by the value of food in our society; I am intrigued by the way our relationship to it allows food to transcend its practical role as nourishment, becoming passion, desire, comfort, metaphor, art, chore, social interaction, delight, tradition, or profession. My interest in these issues has led me to make jewellery that comments on them, creating pieces to adorn ourselves in our passions for cooking and food.
Using the aesthetics of cooking utensils, abstracting their function and form, I explore our relationship to food in daily life. We relate to food through the utensils we use to make and eat it and these objects' beauty of design and function inform my work.
My inspiration is in part drawn from philosophical and humorous writings on food and cooking which reflect the passion of the author and carry food into all areas of life.
I encourage personal response and interaction: Paper and text reference the passion surrounding food as expressed in food writing and moving parts allow the wearer to interact with the pieces. Though my jewellery is informed by the mechanics of utensils, I leave the practicalities of the original utensil behind, instead creating functional jewellery. Connections, movement, clean lines and repeating forms are all brought into my work.
(All images credited to the artist.)
Copper, Urethane, Aluminum, Cubic Zirconia
Created for COSTUME COSTUME II, Sienna Gallery
Katie Poterala Artist Statement
I am intrigued by the irony of and differences between perceived and intrinsic value.
My work is an attempt to exploit the boundary between valuable and invaluable, providethe viewer with a universally accessible place of departure, and to provoke a dialogue about values and perception.
Recognizable forms reference objects of understood or accepted value. Jewelry objects, although familiar, are altered to become introspective and uncommon. Modifications, mutations, and unexpected surfaces and appendages call into question our concept of the precious, the significance and value of bodily adornment, and the social values that drive both. Both the body and familial objects and environments act as hosts, providing a context that addresses the importance of place and image: specific concerns that motivate the values we possess.
-Katie Poterala
DIEGO: Corazon Huichol is a thing of beauty.
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I do not know who made this, but it is beautiful.
This piece, Diamond Slice Necklace, by Sarah Enterline is displayed in the Velvet da Vinci Gallery in San Francisco, CA for her exhibition "Pretty Crude," on display from September 14 through October 16, 2011.
Artists' Reception, Friday, September 16, 6-8 pm
Sandra Enterline's work has been a part of Velvet da Vinci for many years. It is easily recognizable, perforated by mind-boggling numbers of meticulously drilled holes in the surface of otherwise clean, minimal pieces. Each piece creates complex shadows and silhouettes, working with and never against the light that pierces through it. In this new collection of work she goes beyond these windows of perforations to create space and capture light with diamonds. Using diamond slices, she suspends them in crude, industrial settings to allow the light to pass through each piece. Light and space are as much a material in this work as the gold, oxidized silver, and diamonds will be.
Sandra Enterline statement:
I have created a series of pieces that is about preciousness. The materials that I have chosen to incorporate into the work are precious: diamonds, petroleum and panned gold. Each substance is appealing in its own way. The diamond slices are organic in shape and flawed with inclusions and streaks of grey, black and yellow. The petroleum is dark amber, gritty and rich in color and consistency. The gold flakes are delicate — floating in liquid like particles in a snow globe. These materials are from and embody the earth. They all share a precious existence.
The panned gold and the petroleum harken back to a simpler time. Explorers would spend their time in rivers in hopes of capturing the tiny flecks of treasure in their metal pans. I siphoned the petroleum directly from Drake Well in Titusville, Pennsylvania, a few miles from where I was born. Discovered in 1859, it is the first oil well in North America. This oil is sentimental to me, as well as a curiously beautiful substance. At the time oil was discovered at Drake Well, there was an optimistic sentiment in the world. However, today, oil, diamonds and gold are synonymous with war, destruction of the natural environment, wealth, power, and fear.
I have chosen labware/ampules to house some of the materials, specifically the oil and the gold. This is a reference to science. I want them to look like specimens that a researcher might analyze and ponder the specifics of quality and purity of the substance contained wthin. I am also revisiting my souvenir project from a decade ago.
Ultimately, I am searching for the materials in the jewelry to be harmonious and perplexing at the same time. They fit for right now, and they fit a distant past. I wish for them to be both simple and complex. The story is to be put together by the wearer.
Taken from the "Looking I" assignment sheet, written by Keith Lewis:
Is jewelry valuable/interesting/beautiful because it is made of valuable/interesting/beautiful materials?
Or are materials made valuable/interesting/beautiful because they are transformed by being made into jewelry?
And why should jewelry be beautiful anyway?
Is a harness jewelry for a horse? What if a person wears a horse harness? Is it jewelry then? Is a necklace still a necklace if it is 14 feet long? [Is it jewelry if it drags behind you as you walk? What if it is too heavy to walk with? (lecture)]
Does jewelry say anything? If so: What? Is it a form of Art? Craft? Something else? [Author: Design?]
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Vote the week: Favorite theme park snack?
Written by Robert Niles
Thanks to TPI kids Natalie and Brian for this week's vote. Jealous over mom and dad's trip to Disneyland this week, they started listing some of the "theme park" food they would like have to eat. Right now, preferably.Tweet
And so, Dad gets his vote. What is your favorite snack at a theme park? We're staying away from snacks that can be a meal, such as turkey legs and pizza. Also, beverages are out, so no answering "beer." (You know who you are.)
The categories are a bit broad, too. Ice cream can include everything from Dippin' Dots to Mickey-head bars. Vote for whichever option is closest to your favorite item.
And tell us about your favorite theme park snacks, in the comments, please. Have a great weekend!
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From Kevin G on April 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM
I voted for ice cream because it is the closest to.....
Dole Whip in the Magic Kingdom.
From vg fernandez on April 24, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Sweet, fried, soft CHURRO!!!
No mess, no pain.
From TH Creative on April 24, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Has anyone else heard the story about how Disney prices its popcorn? Considering the fact that it probably costs them nothing to produce a box of popcorn (talk about buying in bulk) the company has maximum pricing flexibility.
I heard a story that Disney bases the price on data related to guest purchasing habits. That they determine how much cash the average guest brings into the park and how they spend it. This gives them a ballpark figure of how much dough mom and dad are carrying around when its close to the end of their park visits. And that has an impact on the price per box of corn.
Think about it, it's nearing the end of the day -- just before that evening parade. They crank up the poppers and the aroma fills Town Square. And the rug rats say, "Hey mom can I get some popcorn?"
Mom looks in her purse and -- lo and behold -- she has just enough money to score a box.
The kid gets fed, mom gets to be a hero and Disney manages to snag those last couple of bucks before the guests can escape. :o)
From 18.104.22.168 on April 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Turkey leg, especially in a medieval-themed place like the lost continent in US IoA.
From Derek Potter on April 24, 2009 at 9:37 AM
dude...dippin dots should have it's own category.
Out of this list, I would say ice cream...in various forms.
From TH Creative on April 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Dippin' Dots are like ice cream breakfast cereal.
From Kevin Smith on April 24, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Wheres Dole Whip?
From Joshua Counsil on April 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM
No beverages? There go my two favorites: beer and the infamous massive cola that theme parks serve.
Guess I'll go with ice cream.
From brian lochridge on April 24, 2009 at 12:43 PM
It figures the Cedar Point crowed would take over this pole just like they did the Best Ride in America Tourney. Only the Cedar Point jerks would vote Ice Cream over the world famous soft pretzel. This is just another reason I hate "Amusement parks" like Cedar Point, no imagination, I mean Ice Cream.....Really......Really?
From Robert Niles on April 24, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Well, with Dippin' Dots and Dole Whip in the ice cream category, that was gonna be a strong one with the Disney/Universal crowd. Not to mention the pleasure of chomping on a "hard frozen" chocolate-covered Mickey ear.
From Michele Schwartz on April 24, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Well...the real best are the rice krispy treats topped with chocolate & peanut butter on Main Street! If you walk into Magic Kingdom as soon as it opens you can smell them from the train depot. YUM!!!!
From Derek Potter on April 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Tournaments over...Disney lost...get over it
I don't mind soft pretzels...when I'm at the mall. Graeters Ice Cream at Kings Island? I'll take that over any pretzel.
From Michael Hunter on April 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM
No cheese on a stick!? You can't have a food poll for parks without cheese on a stick. ;)
Since I'm lacking a COAS option, I had to go with a funnel cake. Of course, I get my funnel cakes with ice cream on them, but I could only vote for one.
From Brandon S on April 24, 2009 at 1:45 PM
brian y the hard feelings toward cedar point? ur looking a little too much into the tourney and trying to blame cedar point for ice cream winning the poll is going a little far i think.
From Brian L on April 24, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Dole Whip Dole Whip Dole Whip
Oh, and Dole Whip. Pineapple Slice on the side to make it even better.
From brian lochridge on April 24, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Come on now guys, just a little sarcasm with my first post. Just wanted to have a little fun, guess that's the downfall of posting online, it's hard to get the right tone to come across. Trust me, my first post was intended to be 100% sarcastic. Of all people I thought the Half Blood Prince big brother Derek would have picked up on that.
From Robert Niles on April 24, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Cheese on a stick? We're talking snacks here, not methods of killing people. ;-)
From 18.104.22.168 on April 24, 2009 at 3:50 PM
My real favorite Park food is not on the list....it's french fried potatoes which is almost a specialty at Cedar Point.
From M. Ryan Traylor on April 24, 2009 at 5:44 PM
or as Stewie Griffin would say "Dooohle Whhhhip"
From Derek Potter on April 24, 2009 at 7:37 PM
See usually I can pick up on sarcasm...I figured it an odd statement coming from you Brian. Guess the thought of some dippin dots was causing me to not think straight...or something.
From Doug Kelley on April 24, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Sorry, the french fries at Cedar Point suck. Regardless, churros got my vote; I love those things. Generally, very good ice cream beats it but not the crap usually found in theme/amusement parks.
HOWEVER, I would have voted for rice cream from Norway in Epcot, had it been on the list. I love that stuff and get some every time I'm in Epcot!
From Eric Malone on April 25, 2009 at 4:46 AM
I've always been very fond of the churro. Mmmm.
From 220.127.116.11 on April 25, 2009 at 10:35 AM
My favorite theme park snack is A Mickey Mouse Ice Cream bar!!!
Second would be a pizza shaped cookie from BGW.
From Jay Posteraro on April 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Love Funnel Cakes....especially with toppings like ice cream, apples, strawberries.....YUMMY!
From Kelly Smith on April 26, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Dole Whip!
I'll be eating one soon. I can't wait.
From TH Creative on April 26, 2009 at 4:06 PM
My favorite theme park snack is oat bran sprinkled over soy milk ice and served with a delicious (no sugar) orange flavored high fiber-ade.
Either that or curly fries drowning in a thick yellow goo that (according to the FDA) can be marketed as something called "Cheezicious" TM
("Cheezicious" is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Corporation. All rights reserved. For information on ingrediants and nutrition please contact the Monsanto Department of Food-Like Products and Pesticide Development).
From Tim Strickland on April 26, 2009 at 8:56 PM
My girlfriend wants to know what are BGW's chocolate covered strawberries classified as?
From Robert Niles on April 26, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Or... something way too fancy and high-class to be considered a "theme park snack."
From Sylvain Comeau on April 27, 2009 at 12:07 AM
I'm shocked that cotton candy only got 3%. What's the world coming to?
From 126.96.36.199 on April 27, 2009 at 6:46 AM
Cedar point french fries! With Vinegar!
From 184.108.40.206 on April 27, 2009 at 7:24 AM
A double dipped caramel/ white chocolate apple from Beverly Sunset Candy Store in Disney's Hollywood Studios! They are awesome and huge, perfect for sharing. YOu can also find them in Magic Kingdom, Main Street Confectionery or in Downtown Disney, at Goofy's Candy Store!
From 184.108.40.206 on April 27, 2009 at 8:35 AM
I like them all but would say my faves are Dole Whips and Potato Patch fries w cheese from Kennywood - best darn fried anywhere!!!
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Miley Cyrus was hospitalized on Tuesday due to an extreme allergic reaction to some antibiotics she'd been given. While many were skeptical as to the actual cause behind this hospital visit (excessive partying wouldn't be beyond reason), it does actually seem pretty serious and she'll be staying put for a bit longer.
"Miley was suffering from a sinus infection during her tour in N.C. a week ago. She was prescribed the antibiotic cephalexin, which she has now suffered an extreme allergic reaction to," her rep said. "This type of extreme reaction can last from 5 to 27 days in these types of cases."
The statement continued: "She will remain hospitalized and is under a doctor's care until we see some improvement and is asking for your compassion and privacy at this time. Miley is devastated about missing shows and possibly disappointing her fans."
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Quite good - made as directed and deglazed the pan with the pasta water. It lacked zest so we added a sprinkling of Asiago cheese. Next time I'll add some fresh fennel to the roasting for a pick up. It could still use another punch up. The meatballs were dry due to the low fat content of the grass fed beef. I will try it again with additions.
Roasted Vegetable and Mini Meatball Pappardelle
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jstwil Posted: 04/05/12
Really liked this - and the kids ate with no complaints - but I found it needing a little more oomph. Could see some more garlic, more liquid (wine or otherwise), or maybe some red pepper flakes popping it up a notch.
cecicook Posted: 09/18/12
My husband and I love this meal. The tiny meatballs roasted in the oven are just perfection!
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane County Prosecutor's Office filed formal charges Thursday against the driver of a car that exploded in the Garland District in August.
Jacob W. Sayman, 27, was charged with 3rd Degree Assault of a Child and Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance. Both charges are Felonies.
WATCH: Butane used to extract marijuana oil caused car explosion, officials say
Investigators believed the car Sayman was driving Aug. 4 exploded near Garland and Wall shortly after he had attempted to illegally extract THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) from marihuana while inside the vehicle. Authorities said Sayman attempted to make the strong marijuana derivative known as "butane honey oil" by using butane lighter fluid to extract the substance from the marijuana plant materials.
When the extraction did not work, police said Sayman drove off, setting the extraction materials aside. Investigators said Sayman then lit a cigarette, which ignited butane vapors inside the car, causing the vehicle to explode.
WATCH: Toddler recovers from Garland vehicle explosion
The explosion left Sayman with serious burns and injured his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Dani. Dani had burns all over her body. She is still healing weeks after she was pulled from the car.
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Chapter 71 Reviews
Crayon and Charlotte meet each other. They're not the best of friends.
She smiled at Mikey and said "I couldn't find my friends, so I thought I'd sit with you two. If that's okay?"
"Yeah," Mikey replied with a smile "Are you okay with that Crayon?"
Crayon shrugged "Yeah, I guess..."
"Sweet," Charlotte replied, glancing at Crayon "Is it true you tried to write a song about the periodic table during Science?"
"Might be." Crayon mumbled, taking a bite of her skittles and mayo sandwich. Mikey was thinking the same thing - 'Ew.'
"Why do you have such a werid name?" Charlotte asked her.
Crayon replied "Why do you ask people to call you Raven?"
Charlotte shrugged and grabbed her lunch "Guess I got owned there. See you guys round later." Then she got up and walked away.
Crayon pulled a face "What's her problem?"
Mikey shrugged, not wanting to admit that he already had a massive crush on Charlotte.
"Hey, want to come to my house tonight?" Crayon asked "Cassie will be at ballet class. I dunno why she takes ballet, she's like a tiny vampire really... But yeah. Wanna come over?"
"Maybe you could come to mine?" Mikey suggested "We could watch a movie with my brother Gerard. Perhaps Charlotte could come over?"
Crayon rolled her eyes "I don't know. Charlotte kind of bores me. Doesn't she bore you?"
"Does she bore you because she manages to ay something when having a conversation with you?" Mikey smiled, raising an eye-brow.
Crayon laughed and shrugged "Whatever, I'm just saying. She's kind of annoying in a boring kind of way. But I want to meet your brother, so I guess I'll come over."
"Good," Mikey grinned "I'll text Charlotte to ask if she wants to come over."
Charlotte, Crayon and Mikey all decided not to take the bus home but to walk. They knew one person would be stuck away from the other two on the bus and both girls wanted to sit by Mikey.
"Hey Gerard!" Mikey called as he stepped inside his house "I brought two friends over! I hope that's okay!"
"That's fine," Gerard replied, coming into the hallway. He glanced at Crayon and Charlotte and asked "Gonna introduce us then?"
"Oh yeah... Gerard, these are Charlotte and Crayon..." Mikey gestured to each girl.
Gerard smiled "So, which one are you dating?"
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This discussion was first published on Dec 1 2010 as part of the 2011 Red List update.
Initial deadline for comments: 31 January 2012.
Asian Desert Sparrow Passer zarudnyi has been split from Desert Sparrow P. simplex following Kirwan et al. (2009).
P. zarudnyi is considered rare in its range and there is anecdotal evidence of declines in the population and range, at least since the 1980s (Kirwan et al. 2009). It has a large range, with an Extent of Occurrence estimated at 204,000 km2, which does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (EOO of less than 20,000 km2 combined with a declining or fluctuating range size, habitat extent/quality, or population size and a small number of locations or severe fragmentation). Despite the fact that the population trend appears to be decreasing, there is no evidence to suggest that the decline is sufficiently rapid to approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population trend criterion (at least a 30% decline over ten years or three generations). The population size has not been quantified, but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population size criterion (fewer than 10,000 mature individuals with a continuing decline estimated to be at least 10% in ten years or three generations, or with a specified population structure). It is acknowledged, however, that data are lacking on this species's distribution and population size, and little is known about potential threats. In addition, data are required on the species's population trend, which is difficult to judge owing to its apparently nomadic movements and the possibility that the species has always been rare (Kirwan et al. 2009). Further information on the species would be welcomed.
BirdLife range map for Asian Desert Sparrow
Kirwan, G. M., Schweizer, M., Ayé, R. and Grieve, A. (2009) Taxonomy, identification and status of Desert Sparrows. Dutch Birding 31: 139-158.
Related posts:
- Archived 2010-2011 topics: Socotra Buzzard (Buteo socotraensis): list as Vulnerable?
- Archived 2010-2011 topics: Hudson's Canastero (Asthenes hudsoni): request for information
- Archived 2010-2011 topics: Pohnpei Lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubiginosus): request for information
- Archived 2011-2012 topics: Alagoas Antwren (Myrmotherula snowi): downlist to Endangered?
- Archived 2010-2011 topics: Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius): request for information


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One of the most important and traditional places that characterize the city is the Alpujarra Center, located in the heart of downtown and the starting point for hundreds of places to visit and things to do in Medellin.
The Alpujarra administrative center, which official name is "Jose Maria Cordova", is the seat of the municipal and departmental governments, consisting of two similar buildings that function as the offices of the Mayor of Medellin and the Government of Antioquia.
In the same area there are the headquarters buildings of the City Council, the Departmental Assembly, Edatel(Antioquia's telecommunications company), Teleantioquia(Regional TV Channel) and the Prosecution Offices, in addition to the old renovated Antioquia Railway station.
In the middle of the administrative center there is the Monument to the Antioquian Race, a 38 meters high sculpture in bronze and cement, created by Master Rodrigo Arenas Betancur, one of Colombia's most prolific and featured artists in the world.
Mayor of Medellin Office:
Calle 44 # 52-165
Phone: 385 55 55
website: www.medellin.gov.co
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
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Colombian coffee is famous worldwide for being soft and rich in aroma. Coffee has been a way to highlight the good things that happen in Colombia. Probably each person that enjoys having a cup of hot coffee has heard or read about Colombian coffee and has had the curiosity for knowing a little bit more about […]