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After successfully traveling to space and back 39 times over 28 years, it's perhaps fitting that Space Shuttle Discovery gets to ride in first class for its last journey.
The famous spacecraft took off one last time from Florida's Kennedy Space Center early Tuesday morning on the back of a modified jumbo jet, heading for its final destination as an exhibit at the Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C. Logging over a year in space since its first mission in 1984, Discovery was retired after its final flight last March. Before landing, the shuttle's flight plan had it effectively buzz the capital Maverick and Goose-style.
People in the D.C. area eagerly tracked the shuttle's arrival, using the Twitter hashtags #Disovery and #SpottheShuttle to keep up online. NASA currently has no plans for future manned space vehicles, so our Astronauts may now have to hitch rides on Russian Soyuz capsules to reach the International Space Station.


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Kerry's Hatch Chili Enchiladas
Beth Ribblett
A few weeks ago, on one of my dreaded trips to Whole Foods on a weekend, I was so excited to see the giant display of Hatch Chilies. If you aren't familiar with this particular variety of chili, let me explain. "Hatch" chilies are in actuality a variety of the common New Mexico green chili. These particular chilies are harvested in the Mesilla Valley of New Mexico for only a few weeks out of the year. The Mesilla Valley lies in the southern part of the state, running from Las Cruces north about forty miles to the small town of Hatch, from where the chilies get their name.
These chilies are grown nowhere else in the world, and connoisseurs consider this one of the finest. They are large (for chilies), about 6 to 7 inches long, with a distinctively robust and earthy flavor not found in any other chili.
I bought a few for us to grill, but Kerry was so excited to see them, she went back out the next day and bought a pound. She got out the grill, roasted them and made us the most delicious Hatch Chili Enchiladas, that my mouth waters just thinking about them!
Unfortunately the season is short, and I'm a little late with this post, so they are no longer available, but you can substitute Anaheim, or Pablano chilies or save this recipe for next year!
First the Roasting
Get your charcoal grill white hot and lie the peppers directly on the grill. Let skins bubble up and get black and then turn so that they are evenly cooked. The goal is to blacken the skin without burning the flesh. Put the hot peppers in a brown paper bag to stem for 10-15 minutes. This will help loosen the skins and make them easy to remove.
Scrape the skins off the chili peppers with your fingers or a knife. Remember to use caution with hot chili peppers, the capsaicin is still in the skin even though it's been charred. Remove the seeds, stem, and veins if desired as well. Most of the heat is contained in the seeds and veins so removing them will take out some of the heat if the chili pepper is uncomfortably hot.
Chile peppers can also be peeled under running water in the sink. The water will usually wash the skins right off the flesh. Before rinsing, be aware that this can also wash away some of the smoky roasted flavor of the chili pepper.
Make the Sauce
3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1lb Hatch Chilies, roasted, peeled and chopped (stems, seeds and ribs removed)
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
In a heavy saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until well softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and sauté for an additional minute, then add the flour and continue cooking for another 1 or 2 minutes.
Mix in the chili. pour in the stock and add the seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, until thickened but still very pourable.
While the sauce is cooking, prepare the enchiladas:
10 (7- to 8-in.) corn tortillas
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken from a rotisserie chicken
2 cups coarsely shredded cheddar or jack cheese, divided
Sour cream
Prepare tortillas: In a small frying pan, bring remaining 2 cups chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Working one at a time, very briefly dip tortillas into broth to barely soften. Transfer each tortilla plate, add some of the shredded chicken and cheese, wrap tortilla around filling and transfer, seam-side down, to a 9- by 13-in. baking dish. Use 1-1/2 cups of the cheese for the filling, the other half will be scattered on top.
When the chili sauce has finish cooking, pour it over enchiladas and top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbling and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream.
Makes 5 servings; 10 enchiladas (serving size: 2 enchiladas)

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They are FEARLESS!
When we were kids our parents endlessly engrained in our heads to never speak to strangers. Never. Most of us took heed to these orders. Then when we grow up, our careers and businesses depend upon us to speak to strangers on a daily basis. For some of us the mere thought of going up to a perfect stranger and striking up a conversation brings on a cold sweat.
To gain momentum in our business, we must learn to get over this fear and become fearless. Successful people have learned to become fearless when it comes to engagement. The big players in sales, especially direct sales, have learned to engage in conversation with just about anyone within a two foot radius. They look at it as a game. Will this person or won't this person engage in conversation with me. They figure out how to size up a person in just the few words that are spoken. They figure out this person's personality type in just a few moments of conversation. They know what buttons to push when they size up the personality. All of this takes practice and training. Believe me, for even successful people, this skill didn't happen over night!
When I tell people that they are going to have to get out and hustle their business and engage people face to face I might as well be telling them they have to strip their clothes off and dance in the town square! It's very scary to put yourself out there and get singled out. The root of the problem is that we aren't really scared of talking to the person; we are scared of the immanent rejection. The "why are you bothering me" response that we just know for a fact is going to come out of their mouth. I'm here to tell you that nine out of 10 times this isn't the case. Trust me when I say that if done right, nine out of ten people will engage with you in a genuine way. If they don't, then just say "have a nice day" and move on.
How to Talk to Strangers Fearlessly
Tip 1: Practice at the store. Don't go into sales mode; just engage in conversation with as many people as you can. "I like your shoes." "Isn't this a great price?" "Where did you get your jacket, I love it." See how long you can keep this person engaged and see where the conversation takes you. You will know instantly if that person is enjoying being engaged or not. Chat for a few minutes then say "it was nice talking with you" then leave. Yes leave. You are just taking baby steps in this endeavor. This exercise is to get you out of your shell.
Tip 2: Now that you are getting comfortable engaging in conversation with total strangers, the next time you go to the store challenge yourself that you will give away at least two business cards. This is very hard for most people. Talking to someone has become easy, so how do you make the jump to get your business information into their hands. Simple, hand it to them. Say, "It was very nice talking with you. Would you mind if I give you my business card? I have a product/service that I'm starting that helps a lot of people. Would you be so kind in helping me get the word out?" Nine out of 10 people will take your card and say sure! People love to help! Who wants to be THAT jerk that won't help someone? Not many. Trust me this works. However, don't expect a call the next day. They will stick your card in their purse or wallet, forget about it for a while and then one day you'll get a call from them or one of their friends out of the blue. If they do the unspeakable when you hand them your card and say, no I won't help, just say "have a great day" and move on. Then go find the nine people that will take your card and help!
Bottom line: It's a numbers game. The more strangers you talk to the bigger your business will become. Do this over and over again and it will be second nature. Become fearless and grow your business.
That's the difference between millionaires and everyone else.
I teach The Three "Fs" to Success. This was a lesson on the First "F." Stay tuned for part two on this series!


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Following the recent ruling by the EU on insurance for golf buggies, we've seen an upsurge in enquiries about golf buggy insurance. While the ruling is still new and the implications have yet to be worked out, here are answers to the most common questions which we hope you'll find useful.
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If I own a golf buggy, can I get insurance and what will it cover?
Under your standard Golf Care policy, you are covered for public liability up to £5million and personal accident up to £50,000. If you require additional cover for theft, loss or damage to your buggy, then we can help. We offer insurance for different types of golf buggies including single and multi-seater ones.
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A Christmas Post: Christmas Music: Check Out This 2 Hour Jazz and Classical Mashup For Holidays: From Denny: Looking for the perfect Christmas music for background during your holiday gatherings? This music video is great for setting a comfortable and relaxed mood while everyone gathers to visit. Listed below is the song list from the author tonyclem too. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to All!
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On Aug. 2, 1970, the B.C. ferry Queen of Victoria collided with the Russian freighter Sergey Yesenin in Active Pass. Three people were killed, including a 31-year-old woman and her seven-month-old son.
The collision took place at the western end of Active Pass, between Mayne and Galiano Islands. A page of startling photos in The Vancouver Sun showed how the freighter sliced deep into the ferry, ripping a giant hole in the side of the ship.
Ann Hammond and her baby Peter had been in the family car on the vehicle deck, where the baby had been sleeping. Peter woke up and Hammond and her husband George left the car to take him up to the passenger deck when the freighter crashed in through the side of the ship.
"I looked back and saw my wife standing there with the baby in her arms," George Hammond told The Sun. "She screamed once and then she disappeared under all those cars. When I pulled her out, there was my little fellow, dead."
Ann Hammond was taken to hospital by coast guard hovercraft, but died from her injuries. A teenage girl was also killed in the crash.
Five hundred and forty passengers and crew were aboard the ferry for the 11 a.m. Sunday sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. The ferry emerged from Active Pass to find the freighter about a quarter of a mile away. Both ships tried to do evasive manoeuvres, but they were on different radio frequencies and wound up crashing.
The fatalities were the first in a BC Ferries accident.John Mackie with Carolyn Soltau


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Friday, May 8, 2015
Firefly Friday...And Again...
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- AnonymousNovember 23, 2015 at 2:06 PM
I love this because I often feel the same way. I have a 3 year old with SPD and it is an exhausting and infuriating disability. I especially hate that other perceive her as spoiled brat and me as a pushover because SPD doesn't come with an obvious sign to outsiders. Know that you helped me from falling apart today. It's been a rough one.ReplyDelete
Wow, I am in tears. We are struggling with our 7 year old. She was diagnosed with SPD at 4. We did the usual, OT, etc. In the past 9 months her OCD and anxiety has snowballed so out of control that our usual bright, outgoing, rambunctious hurricane of a girl is having panic attacks at school and generally melting down when getting ready to go anywhere. Our holiday break was miserable for everyone, including our 3 year old who wonders why her sister cries all the time or is sreaming again. We just started the medication journey and haven't found anything helpful yet, but still in the pursuit of something to help with her struggle. I so appreciate your honesty with your feelings in this post. They are the same thoughts I have as I cry myself to sleep every night. I hate this life, this isn't fair, I suck as a mom, we are all miserable bc of her etc. Then I hate myself for it. I hate that other people are living through this, I hate you have lived with this for 12 years, but at the same time, I can't tell you how much this post means to me when nobody else in my life besides my husband has a clue. Nobody gets it.ReplyDelete


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Thanksgiving at the MaloneysPosted by danaandtammy on Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 Under Holidays, Photographs, Special Events
As is tradition, Thanksgiving was celebrated at the Maloney's. All of Dana's side of the family was there, minus Uncle Ryan who had to work part of the day so he came after the meal. A family friend Anona was also present. Though this was Kenny's 2nd Thanksgiving, this was the first year he actually got to eat the food directly.


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Kids Cross is a huge success every weekend at the Cross Crusades, and is part of what keeps cross family friendly. Watching all those excited smiles and grimaces at the start line gives me hope of a bright future for a sport I love. And knowing these kids will grow into junior racers over the years is part of why supporting a 'race' event for the young ones is so important.
Bend Endurance Academy has developed a strong contingent of junior women cyclo-cross racers, and each Wednesday I have the privilege of coaching these up and coming athletes. This group talented ladies are not only dedicated to racing on the weekends, but also allot time during busy school weeks to get together and ride, laugh, and train. And each week I look forward to sharing their excitement.
At practice, much time is devoted to standard cross drills: barriers, run-ups, mounting, cornering, and of course, the dreaded INTERVAL workouts! But lets be honest, having fun with your friends is a big part of why we ride, and part of what keeps the love of cycling alive (for all of us!), so occasionally we head out to the pump track on our skinny tires, move to the grass to work on skids, or find a little drop off and work on jumping -- to keep things fun, push past fears, and eventually, create well-rounded bike racers.
Fellow Speedvagen racer Brennan Wodtli helps coach the 30 or so junior boys that show up each week to hone their skills. And we all feel a swelling amount of pride when these kids take to the start line on race day. It takes a village to support such an amazing squad of juniors, and we couldn't do it without the efforts of a supportive community of bike lovers. Thanks parents, kids, and volunteers!... and MUCH appreciation goes out to Bill Warburton, who runs the Bend Endurance Academy cyclo-cross team, and Tom Rousculp who puts together the Kids Cross race events every weekend. Thanks, guys, we couldn't do it without you!
It's inspiring to work with such an enthusiastic group of kids, and I encourage anyone interested to find ways to volunteer in your community and help support the future of cycling.
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A woman died after she was allegedly stripped naked and then thrown into a fire as part of an exorcism.
Vilma Trujillo Garcia, 25, suffered burns over 80% of her body during the ritual in Nicaragua's capital, Managua.World's former fattest man to return to UK from US so he can start claiming benefits again
Her husband Reynaldo Peralta Rodriguez said she had been taken to a church last week after she allegedly tried to stab people with a machete.
'It's unforgiveable what they did to us. They killed my wife, the mother of my two little ones,' he said.
'Now what am I going to tell them?'
Evangelical pastor Juan Gregorio Rocha Romero and four other people have been arrested over her death.
MORE: Men who hammered nail into dog's head 'targeted by masked vigilantes'
But Romero denied killing the mother-of-two and said Garcia had fell into the fire by herself and no-one pushed her.
He added a demon had left her body when this happened.
Human rights groups have spoken out about the death of Garcia and now want stricter laws for religious organisations in Nicaragua.
MORE: Magic mushrooms 'do in 30 seconds what antidepressants take four weeks to do'
The country's vice president Rosario Murillo also expressed her concern over the incident and added: 'A sister who was martyred by members of her community, something that cannot, should not be repeated!'
Garcia lived in the poor township of Rosita, which is around 300 miles north-east of Managua. Her children were aged five and two.
The Assemblies of God church has distanced itself from the death after denying pastor Rocha Romero was member.
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You most likely know how financially rewarding stock trading is by now. Millions of dollars are made every day in the stock market. But yet statistics show that 75% of people end up losing money in the market over time, 20% end up breaking even or just keeping up with inflation and only 5% end up making money over time. So who are the 5% that are making money and how are they doing it?
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'I AM' is a full-length musical theatre collaboration between songwriter Lauren Stamm, director Ted Watts Jr., playwright Ben Gouldthorpe, and with arrangements & orchestrations by Jacinta Clusellas. It explores the parallel stories of a gay high school senior and a lesbian guidance counselor struggling to coordinate their sexualities with the social norms of a late-90s conservative town in Eastern Pennsylvania. A love interest has Eli Whitaker conflicted as he prepares to accept a sports scholarship to a religiously-conservative college. Addison Baker is attempting to adopt her drug-addicted niece's infant daughter, but facing adversity due to her relationship with a woman.
Our play relies on honest storytelling, raw direction, and deeply personal music to create theatre that is visceral and true. This piece has a strong soul and a deep and powerful core that will demand a unique approach to unlock its dramatic potential.
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FC Augsburg lost 2-1 away at Bundesliga newcomers Red Bull Leipzig on Friday evening.
After Caiuby, Dominik Kohr and Raul Bobadilla had all picked up long-term injuries in recent weeks, there was still another shock to come on the morning of matchday 6 as FCA found out they would also have to do without Takashi Usami. The Japanese winger picked up a knock in the final training session on Thursday in Leipzig and had already travelled back to Augsburg to be examined before the game. Jan Moravek also did not make the journey to Leipzig due to injury.
As a result of missing so many members of the squad, two FCA players were called up to the first team for the first time. Georg Teigl made his first appearance for the Fuggerstädter having made the switch to Augsburg from RB Leipzig in the summer, while Julian Günther-Schmidt was brought in from the U23s. Both men started the match on the bench.
It was also the first time Philipp Max had been selected in the starting XI this season. The birthday boy, who turned 23 years old today, played as an attacking left-winger. The Leipzig fans began whistling from the very first minute every time Martin Hinteregger touched the ball since the Austrian opted for FCA instead of a move to Leipzig in the summer.
Nevertheless the game got going right from the offset: Alfred Finnbogason had the first chance of the match after a cross from Ji but his effort went just wide of the post. Leipzig however went in front with their first chance of the game. Marwin Hitz saved a fierce strike from Marcel Sabitzer but Emil Forsberg was there to finish the rebound. FCA needed barely any time to respond despite that early setback. Paul Verhaegh played it to Dong-Won Ji just three minutes later, who cut in and curled it with his left foot beautifully into the top corner.
FCA had a stroke of luck in the 26th minute when the hosts hit the crossbar from a header and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw then cleared it off the line on its way down. Marwin Hitz then made a very good save in the 43rd minute when he parried away a good strike from Timo Werner. The teams went into the break with the match all square at 1-1.
The second half began in similar fashion to the first with Leipzig going in front once again. Yussuf Poulsen scored a fine solo goal in the 52nd minute, renewing the hosts' lead and FCA unfortunately could not find the equaliser this time.
Dirk Schuster brought on fresh legs in attack as Jonathan Schmid replaced Philipp Max but it did not result in a goal. George Teigl, the former Leipzig man, was also given his Augsburg debut around 15 minutes before the end. The Leipzig fans applauded him and he was given a warm reception when he was brought on for Ja-Cheol Koo but his pace was not enough to help Augsburg find the equaliser on this occasion.
This represents a first away defeat for the Fuggerstädter this season having been unbeaten outside of Augsburg beforehand.


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The Top 6 Key Features Every Real Estate Blog Must Have
Whether you're in the process of building your real estate blog or have had one for a while now, there are a few key features that every real estate blog must have to help you achieve your goal of becoming a real estate influencer or thought leader.
We've talked in the past about the most important elements of a highly effective blog post —but in this article, we'll go a bit broader and talk about the elements your blogging platform must have to be successful.
#1. Who Are You?
First and foremost, who are you? If someone lands on your blog —whether via a social media post or email campaign— what will they learn about you? Make sure you have an "About" page that introduces who you are and why you write your blog. Jonathan Schultz's blog is a great example.
#2. Can They Get Around?
Another key feature of any real estate blog is easy navigation —how quickly and easily your visitors can find what they're looking for a browse through the site. There are a wealth of articles (like this one from Kissmetrics) that talk about the dos and don'ts of blog navigation. We're partial to blogs that offer a streamlined main navigation and post navigation that incorporates photos like the Wise Agent blog.
#3. Can You Be Contacted?
Now that your visitors have learned who you are and have read a few of your blog posts, can they contact you? Make sure your contact information is easily found —and current! RealMassive's blog has prominent contact information in their "Contact" section so visitors can take action quickly.
#4. Can Visitors Share?
Social sharing is how your content will find its wings. Make sure that your blog not only has your business social media accounts easily accessible, but also offers social sharing capabilities and the end of each post —allowing your visitors to share the content with their sphere. Coldwell Banker Commercial's new blog has their social media profiles easily seen by all visitors.
#5. Do They Know What to Do?
All good blogs must also feature a prominent CTA (or Call to Action) that tells the reader to do something. Maybe that means signing up for email notifications every time you post a new piece of content. Or, maybe that means signing up to download your most recent ebook. PivotDesk's blog is a great example —they ask you to subscribe right away.
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Nothing will turn off your visitors faster than a blog that hasn't been updated. Make sure you're providing fresh, quality content and you'll keep people coming back for more. The Brevitas blog —called The Bulletin— is frequently updated with fresh content, which is then featured in a scrolling carousel at the top of the page for easy access.


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Below are all of the Learning Caves within the Learning Cave Set named: Room 19.
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The Project: Maths Websites
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The Project: Literacy Websites
- Math
The Project: Exciting Math websites
- Reading
The Project: Come and look at these fun activities to use to practise learning your sounds, letters and reading.
- Phonics
The Project: Use these sites to learn about your letters and sounds.
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The Project: Class links to reading and phonics practice.
- KidBlog
The Project: A place for children to write stories and talk to me from home.


text: West Bengal is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse states of India. The people of West Bengal inherit their identity and aspiration from the larger Indian mosaic and from civilizations that go beyond shores and centuries. Different ethnicity, religion, languages and culture adds to this rich landscape and glorifies its people instead of separating them. West Bengal is the nation's fourth most populous as well as the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's gross domestic product.


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Archive for December, 2007
Two Bits of Music to Check Out.
Every now and then, I find some new music that I really like and feel that I need to share. In the past week, I have found two of these such artists. Check them out.
#1 – James Morrison – Undiscovered
I first downloaded the single for "You give me something" when it was a free download from iTunes last year. I listened to it and liked it, but it really caught hold of me when it was featured in a promotional ad (for HBO or FX, not sure which one). I saw the ad and thought, "Wait a minute, I have that song." I dug it out of my iTunes library (currently 9200 songs strong) and learned that he had an album that was released. Needless to say, I downloaded it and it's become my regular listen at work and in the car. I liken it to Gavin DeGraw, John Mayer or David Gray. Great songwriters and good music to listen to. I mean really listen to, great lyrics and talented musicians. My personal favorites are; One Last Chance and Better Man. Give it a listen, I think you will enjoy it.
#2 – Flight of the Conchords – Flight of the Conchords
I watched the first season of Flight last year on HBO. It's truly one of the most unique shows ever on television (hence why it's on HBO, not the major networks). This album contains the music featured in the show. If you have never seen the show, do yourself a favor a watch one. I watched the first episode and when Jen asked me if it was any good, I said, "I don't know". The more that I watched, the more I enjoyed it. Can you get the album and enjoy it without having seen the show, yes. But will you understand where the songs come from better? By far. I think the best tracks are; Business Time, The Most Beautiful Girl(In the Room) and Hiphopopotamus Vs. Rhymenoceros.


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Our little buddy, our only boy, our Jackson Richard is six today! Yippee!! Considering he laid his head down on the table earlier in the week and wept as Joe and I discussed the busy week ahead, crying, "Will we EVER celebrate my birthday?" and here we are...presents opened, birthday doughnuts eaten, and a cookie cake baking...I think we're doing okay!
He did spend the morning soaking wet at the state track meet for his older sister, but that's okay...life is not all about you, even on your birthday, right?
Life lessons.
So, without further ado, here's the top six things about being six about our precious little guy.
1) When you're six, you hum and sing about your new 500 piece Lego set as it is spread all across the kitchen table. That's what's awesome about being six. Our boy is quite the constructor of all things Lego. He's also a whistle while you work, sing while you structure, and narrate all of your building so that we all know the storyline that you're constructing in your head.
In other words, our boy is creative.
2) When you're six, you pretty much think everything is one extreme or the other. You're either super psyched to do things or are anti whatever you're being asked to participate in.
In other words, our boy is opinionated.
3) When you're six, you are in constant motion. Jack came home with a paper about what he wanted to be when he grew up. Not a farmer. Not a banker. Not a teacher. A ninja. Seems about right with all the kicking, running, jumping, spinning that happens with this boy.
In other words, our boy is active.
4) When you're six, you're still trying to figure out your place in our family, even in the world. The stereotype of a boy is to be sporty, to be rough, to be loud. You're all those things, and none of them at the same time. There are days that you ride your bike too far, push too hard and yell too loud, but then there's those "other" days. Those are the days that I know you're still a little boy. Those days when the world in kindergarten is too much; the sisters are too bossy; sometimes the sun is too hot (insert an eye roll from Mom).
In other words, our boy is multifaceted.
5) When you're six, you pretty much want "home lunch" or a Nutella waffle at every meal. Every. Meal.
In other words, our boy is picky (we're working on that).
6) When you're six, you're still looked at by your mom and dad as their little boy. That little baby that we brought home one warm May day to three adoring sisters. That little baby that completed our family (but not totally complete!), "saved" the Webel bloodline (no pressure!), and made us burst with pride. You're the little boy who wore a cape nearly every day of your third year, a Cardinals cap most of the time during year four, and now a backpack as you head out to the bus like a big kid.
In other words, our boy is still our little boy.
It's been a fun six years with you, Jack. You're fun and creative and energetic and exciting. You make our family laugh, your dad and I proud. You're a neat kid, a nice boy, and we couldn't be any more excited for this next year of your life.
We will celebrate tonight with waffles and Legos: important things to this very important six year old.
Happy birthday, Jack Webel. We love you more every year. I promise to add more every year to your list!


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Completed inclusion of patients in the phase I/II extension study of Amphinex®
Oslo, 29 May 2012 – PCI Biotech (PCIB) the Norwegian biopharmaceutical company, reported today that it has completed inclusion of patients in the phase I/II extension study of Amphinex® in combination with the cytotoxic agent bleomycin. The objective of the study was to investigate doses below the levels used in the phase I/II study that was completed in 2011.
The extension study is performed at University College Hospital (UCH) in London. Three patients were treated in the extension study with an Amphinex dose of 0.125mg/kg and it has been decided that there is no need for further reduction of the Amphinex dose. Results from the 3 patients supports the previously selected dose of 0.25mg/kg for the Phase II study of Amphinex in combination with bleomycin in the treatment of head & neck cancer patients. Inclusion of patients in the Phase II study started earlier this month.


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I bought a Tracy Porter "Tea for One"! The tea cup is so pretty! This is what it looks like apart! See the next picture below to see it together! http://www.tracyporter.com And the best news~Tracy Porter is having a sale! 1/2 off all ceramics!!!!!!!!
This is a Tracy Porter "Tea for One" put together!!!
I finally am finished with the "other head"! I glittered the lips, but don't like how those turned out!!!!~ looks like she was in the "SuGa BoWl!!!!
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When I was doing consulting work and helping businesses improve their service levels, one of the things I would look at was their hiring and recruitment strategies. Some companies didn't have well-thought out or planned strategies; some did.
A common feature between many companies, regardless of how structured their hiring and recruitment plans were, was the desire to hire people with specific experience in order to reduce training time. I completely understand that desire. What we didn't always agree on was how important previous experience was.
Hiring someone who has worked in a similar role elsewhere may mean less time is needed before tasks can be completed independently. But as we all know, from a customer service perspective, the ability to complete a task in a timely manner is only one part of the customer experience.
Efficiency is good. Genuinely friendly, empathetic, willing to go beyond what I have to do to what I can do make my customer feel valued,efficiency is great.
In front-facing, customer service roles, here is a short list of attributes I believe are much more important than years of experience:
- Can-do attitude: This is someone who looks way beyond the bulleted list on their job description. They would not dream of saying "That's not my job". If they can't help, they will make it their personal mission to find someone who can.
- Confidence: Confidence in self inspires confidence in others, including co-workers and customers.
- Empathetic: There is no quick jumping to judgement or pre-conceived notions. Instead, this person has the ability to step back and understand or identify the emotion, even if they don't understand or identify with the way the emotion is being shared.
- Positive energy: People who choose to find the positive in any given situation are a joy to be around and that joy and enthusiasm spreads to others.
Every once in a while (and I believe more frequently to companies with a great reputation) the candidate sitting in front of you has tons of experience, plus all of the above. Sometimes the reason a candidate has lots of experience is because they have mastered both the technical and the inter-personal sides of their job. Wonderful. But if you have to choose between experience and fair-to-middling attitude or limited experience and great attitude, go with the attitude!
What are your thoughts? What other inter-personal skills would you add to the list above?


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Having been a fan of traditional split pea soup since I was a child, Ive been on the lookout for an easy vegan split pea soup recipe for a while now. Ive found several that were a bit longer on ingredients, but I wanted something easier. So I decided to create my own version.
Its good cheap food for those going vegan on a budget. Its even affordable when you use organic ingredients almost exclusively. How cool is that?
What you need:
To make this vegan split pea soup, youll need organic green split peas, organic carrots, organic onions, organic vegetable broth, water and your favorite flavor of Liquid Smoke.
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In a large slow cooker, combine peeled chopped carrots and onions with dried split peas, vegetable broth and 1-2 quarts of water. Heat on high for 4-6 hours or until split peas are broken down into the thick broth pea soup is known for.
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This recipe is easily dressed up with fun vegan soup garnishes such as Bacos, chopped scallions or oyster crackers. Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper and a squeeze of lemon wedge are also nice affordable additions. You can also pair this vegan split pea soup with whole-grain dinner rolls or homemade low fat baking mix biscuits.
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Passenger Transport services are responsible for private transport within urban areas, inter-districts and beyond the border. With a view to this necessity S. Alam Group has taken an initiative to manage private luxury buses to meet the VIPs' businessmen, Officials and other peoples for their daily journey everywhere in Bangladesh.
When it is observed that, transport sector in the country has not been operating as per requirement of the public and needs to improve and the management also took this opportunity to participate in the public quality transport at competitive cost and provide facility to reach destination but ensure to the mark of satisfaction of the service.


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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Benefits of Lasik Surgery and other LASIK topics.
The-Lasik-Directory.com Tip: Patients who are considering undergoing a LASIK procedure typically do so because of the many benefits of LASIK surgery. The most obvious benefit to this type of procedure is improved vision. LASIK surgery is a procedure in which a laser reshapes the cornea of the eye resulting in clearer vision. In many cases, the vision will improve to a level of 20/20. However, this is not the only benefit to this type of procedure. Increased convenience and more recreational and career opportunities are two other very important benefits.
Many LASIK patients enjoy the increased convenience which comes from no longer having to rely on eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction. Both eye glasses and contact lenses can be uncomfortable at times. Additionally, there are expenses involved with both types of vision correction. New eyeglasses and contact lenses must be purchased regularly and contact lenses require the purchase of cleaning solutions on a regular basis. With the improved vision associated with LASIK surgery, patients are able to save money on these products.
Patients who undergo LASIK surgery for vision correction also have the added benefit of recreational activities being more convenient and careers involving perfect vision becoming a possibility. Activities, such as cycling and swimming, can be difficult for those who rely on eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction. However, those who have undergone LASIK surgery and no longer need these items for vision correction find these activities to be more enjoyable. Additionally, some career opportunities are only available to those who have perfect vision without the aid of corrective measures. These include careers in law enforcement, the military or aviation just to name a few.
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I have always drawn. Cannot remember a time when I didn't have a crayon, pencil, chalk, something in my hands that would make marks. In fact, most of my youth was spent in a smudged condition.
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Until the computer came into my life I worked primarily in clay or printmaking. Now, with this new tool I spend much less time in my conventional studio and more time in this nifty, clean and immediate, digital world.
This is my self-portrait. It's one of the first things I did, but I still like it.
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A pickup in consumer spending and steady home sales helped lift economic growth from October through early November in most parts of the United States, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday. The one exception was the Northeast, which was slowed by Superstorm Sandy.
Growth improved in nine of the Fed�s 12 regional banking districts, the survey said. Growth was weaker in New York, Philadelphia and Boston � areas where Sandy caused widespread disruptions.
The survey noted that growth was better despite nervousness about the fiscal cliff. That�s the name for automatic tax increases and spending cuts that could kick in next year if Congress and the Obama administration can�t reach a budget deal before then.
Hiring increased in more than half of the districts. But manufacturing shrank or slowed in seven regions and was mixed in two others.
�The weakening in the tone of the Beige Book is clearly linked to the massive disruptions and damage related to Hurricane Sandy and there is no evidence of a wider slowdown in the economy,� said Terry Sheehan, an analyst at Stone & McCarthy Research Associates.
The report, called the Beige Book, provides anecdotal information on economic conditions around the country from October through Nov. 14. The information will be used at the Fed�s Dec. 11-12 meeting.
Many economists believe the Fed could announce plans to buy more Treasury bonds at that meeting to replace a program set to expire at the end of the year. The goal of the program is to lower long-term interest rates and encourage more borrowing and spending.
Recent government and private reports show the economy improved in October and early November, even as Sandy halted business activity along the East Coast.
Employers added 171,000 jobs last month and hiring in September and August was stronger than previously thought.
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I had a lot of fun with this one, involving others in the church. Took some risks, but they paid off. And for the record, I used actual names instead of role descriptions in the first part of the sermon, but those have been removed to protect the guilty, so to speak.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
All About Me!
Boy, it's good to be in church today, isn't it? I mean, I got up this morning, and I just knew this was going to be good. I mean, I'm the preacher, right? So it's my name on the building outside. And you all have come this morning to hear me speak, right? So how awesome is this? I've got almost a hundred people devoted to coming here to see what I have to say. It's all about me, me, me. And boy it feels good. I mean, I'm the most important person in the room, right?
[Deacon interrupts by coming forward, clears throat, hands note]
What's this? [Reads note] "Pastoral Relations meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 pm."
Oh, come on! That's not what I meant! It's just that it's Sunday morning, and Sunday morning is all about the sermon. It's not like anybody else contributes anything of substance.
[Organist stands up and says something to get the pastor's attention]
Oh, sorry. I forgot about you. You play the prelude, giving us the opportunity to prepare ourselves for worship. You support our hymn singing as we seek to praise God in song. You lead us in the Doxology, and you always play something beautiful to guide our reflection and contemplation during the offering. And you also close our service with a rousing postlude, lifting up our hearts and encouraging us as we go out into the world.
You are definitely vital to our Sunday morning worship. But it's really just the two of us doing everything, so………
[Deacon interrupts & stands up]
What? Oh, yeah. I did forget about our deacon of the week, our lay leader for the service. You open our service with the invocation prayer, inviting God's Spirit to move among us. You give us important information during the announcements about opportunities to serve and to study as we grow in God's love and grace. Oh, and you remind us of the need to be good stewards with the resources God has given us, as you invite us to contribute to the needs of the poor and of the church through our Tithes & Offerings.
The Offering. [snaps fingers] I suppose I have to acknowledge the contributions of the deacons who serve as ushers and take up our offering. Could you folks please stand too?
Did I forget anyone else?
[Song leader stands and says something to get the pastor's attention]
That's right. Without your strong voice, where would we be? Some of us can't carry a tune in a bucket, and sometimes a song is not very familiar, so it helps to have a knowledgable voice lead us along.
[Praise Band stands up]
Oh yeah, and the Praise Band. Like the organist and the song leader, the Praise Band supports our praise of God, and leads our singing
But that has to be it, right? There can't be anyone else [microphone cuts out] that's had a part this morning.
What's going on with this thing? [Fiddles with mic] Oh, now I see! [Mic comes back on]
Invisible to most of you our sound technician is working in our sound booth upstairs. Without their/his contribution, you wouldn't be able to hear anything anyone said.
I forgot about the behind-the scenes help.
That means we have to recognize the work of the secretary in the office: preparing our bulletin, choosing hymns to sing, and ensuring that we are all on the same page, so the speak, as we come to worship.
And we need to recognize our custodians, who with their family clean and prepare our sanctuary for worship each week.
And I need to acknowledge my family, who support me and provide space and opportunity to prepare.
And I need to be conscious of others who have supported me in prayer, and who have prayed for our church and our worship. All of you contribute something significant to this moment, which would not be the same without your intervention.
And then there's everyone who has contributed already during this worship service. I mean everyone who shared a word of kindness during our greetings. I mean those of you who have sung along with the hymns or the praise band. I mean each person who has prayed along with our prayers or read along with the scripture reading in your Bible. I mean anyone who shouted "Hallelujah!"
And of course I need to identify God as the one who supports and inspires me, giving me a word to speak. It is also God, of course, who stirs our hearts in worship, who reveals to us the parallels between the biblical story and our own, who exposes and transforms the rough edges of our soul, and who challenges us to love others, too.
OK, so it's not just me. If you have done any of these things—if you have had any involvement in our service today in any of the ways I have just mentioned—large or small—would you please stand, just for a moment?
Without the contributions of everyone—and I mean EVERYONE—this worship service would just go to pieces. It takes everyone—EVERYONE—from the preacher to the pray-er, from the Deacon to the custodian, from the leading musicians to the following singers. It takes YOU, whether you can sing, whether you can read, whether this is your first time here or your thousandth Sunday in worship.
God has brought us together. God has gifted us. And we each have roles to play in worship and in the story of God's work in the world.
There's a common misconception that worship is about us. Well, no. That isn't the misconception—the misconception is that worship is about you. That those visible persons are the performers—persons like the lay leader, the musicians, and the preacher. And the audience? Well the audience is you, of course. You with your stadium seating like you are at the movie theater. You with a program like you are at a music recital. You who observe rather than participate.
But that's all wrong. It's backward, and I'm not the first person to point it out. You see, the audience is God. And we all are actors, each with a distinct role to play in this performance we call worship.
We bracket our service with prayer and a benediction, much like the prologue and epilogue of a Shakespearean play. We perform and listen to music because there are things that we need to say to God that are beyond words. We read God's word—our sacred scriptures—as a testimony to God's faithfulness to us and to remind us to mimic that faithfulness in our relationship with God. You all are the hearers of the sermon, but I too play a part in the drama of worship, because my sermon is first and foremost testimony of God's action among us.
We are all the actors in worship; God is the audience. In truth, I don't think it matters one lick if we like the music, the instrumentation, the prayers, the sermon, or any of it. It's not about us. It is not for our pleasure. It's not for us to like.
It is for God. And we each have a role to play.
This is, of course, what Paul speaks of in our scripture lesson in 1Cor.
Back to 1 Corinthians
Paul takes what was a common metaphor for interpersonal relationships, and he turns it on it's head. That's very "Jesus" of him, really. You see, before Paul got ahold of it, the body metaphor was used to keep certain people quiet and subservient. The rough, calloused hands aren't nearly as important as the brain that controls them, after all—right?
But Paul, reflecting on illness and health, realizes that all parts of the body are affected when one part is sick. So he transforms the metaphor, using it to argue for interdependence within the body, and even the significance of less visible or less seemingly important parts.
Paul's notion of interdependence was reinforced in my mind during my illness earlier this month. I had a fever of 102. Every part of my body ached—I couldn't sit, stand, or lay down comfortably. I couldn't sleep because of the pain. I lost my appetite. I couldn't think straight. I couldn't even walk straight!
And when I finally went to the doctor, I learned the root cause was an ear infection gone wild. I didn't even know my ears hurt, since everything else hurt so bad. How could my ear make my back hurt so intensely? How could it take the strength out of my hands? How could it interrupt my ability to think clearly? How could it affect my mobility?
The answer, of course, is the Truth that Paul stumbled upon and recorded in 1Cor12: "If one member suffers, all suffer together with it." It is this way with our physical bodies, and it is this way with the body of Christ as well.
The Analogy of the Body
With its apparently infinite complexity and organic unity, our bodies are a perfect metaphor for the body of Christ, the church. We as human beings are a pretty diverse bunch, as different from one another as are the parts of the human body: 206 bones, 639 muscles, 6 pounds of skin, almost 45 miles of nerves, and nearly 100,000 miles of blood vessels & arteries—to say nothing of the ligaments, cartilage, blood, fat, organs, and everything else.
There are two reasons, I think, that make the human body a good image for us to consider. First is that the parts of the body are incredibly diverse, yet it is obvious to us that they need one another for the survival of the body. Break a finger and you will learn how important that hand is. Have your eyes dilated during an eye exam and you will realize how vital sight is. Abdominal or back surgery quickly reminds you that those muscles get used during absolutely everything. So we understand how diverse parts rely on one another to survive.
The second reason I think this is a great analogy is that we can easily identify our roles with parts of the body. What I mean is this: "Often people find it difficult to name their place in the church, but asked to envision themselves as a part of the body, children and adults of all ages have little difficulty identifying themselves as hands, feet, brains, and funny bones!" (Whiteley, Feasting, 279). So, for instance, yesterday a group cooked and delivered meals as part of our role in the Loaves & Fishes ministry. Those who cooked might easily see themselves as hands, while those who delivered meals might see themselves as feet. We might have even had some tongues, as we wanted to make sure everything tasted great.
"We come to the water of baptism as individuals, independent and relatively self-contained. We come out of that water changed. Our identity is no longer solitary; we can no longer truly be known without reference to that community into which we have been incorporated: the body of Christ, the church. After baptism, we are more than just ourselves; we are by definition beings-in-relationship. Where the spirit of God once moved over the face of the deep and brought life to the world, the Spirit of God remains the source of the life, the breath of the church, moving among us and within us" (Whiteley, Feasting, 279-281).
But sometimes the body that is the church can get out of sorts, just like our human bodies. This seems to have happened at Corinth. Paul writes to them and urges them to appreciate the necessary diversity in the Body of Christ. He challenges them to remember that "God has arranged the members of the body," and so recognize that God has given the apparently weaker persons more important roles than they can understand. And Paul works to teach them that their honor or dishonor—their success or failure—their celebrating or grieving—is contingent upon everyone participating and having their presence and role valued.
In this teaching of Paul we should hear Jesus frequent command to "Love your neighbor as yourself. We should also hear Paul's words in Philippians 2:3: "In humility regard others as better than yourselves."
Antony & His Better
There are countless stories from the history of Christianity that continue to urge us to do just that—to consider others better than ourselves. One of the my favorites involves Antony of Egypt, the founder of monasticism.
Antony had withdrawn to the desert some years ago, and he spent much of his time in prayer. Over the years, he has drawn quite a bit of notoriety and attention, as others are inspired to live the radically counter-cultural life that Antony embodies.
As the story goes, he is praying one day when he hears a voice saying that he is nowhere near as close to God as is this tanner who works in Alexandria. So Antony grabs his walking stick and hurries to the city. He urgently requests the tanner tell him about his work so that he, Antony the Great, might learn something from him.
The tanner replies: "I am not aware that I have done anything good. When I get up in the morning, before I sit down to work, I say that the whole of this city, small and great, will go into the Kingdom of God because of their good deeds, while I alone will go into eternal punishment because of my evil deeds. Every evening I say the same words and believe them in my heart."
With that, Antony concedes that he has not even begun to approach the level of sanctification that this tanner has achieved (DRDF, 41).
You want a stronger church? Heed Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 12.
- Stop thinking your contribution is more important than someone else's. And stop thinking that so-and-so isn't doing anything.
- Learn and appreciate what makes us different, while recognizing that we have all passed through the waters of baptism and we all failingly seek to walk the path of Jesus.
- Work to improve the health of each other—physical health, spiritual health, mental/emotional health, and economic health. When we strengthen one part of the Body, the whole body is strengthened.
- Imagine that everyone else in church is doing more and is closer to Jesus than you are—and believe it. Then do the diligent work of prayer and submission to God's transforming love, while working on accomplishing God's mission in the world.
Part of what makes this passage from 1 Corinthians 12 so powerful is that these principles don't just work in the community of faith we call the church. We talk of the church as the "bride of Christ." And indeed these same principles work to transform our marriages.
You want a stronger marriage? Heed Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 12.
- Stop keeping track of offenses.
- Stop monitoring how much more you do than your spouse.
- Each day, tell yourself that your spouse is harder working and more loving than you are—and believe it. Then live your day doing everything you can to keep up.
These verses are rich with meaning, and now is the right time for us to hear them. They speak of balance, integrity, respect, value, and unity—all things we might be hard pressed to find in the world. But the Body of Christ is where we belong, and belonging means participating. If we do not value one another, we will certainly go to pieces, becoming (as Paul graphically illustrates) a grotesquely disfigured perversion of the Body of Christ.
But if we can learn to love—then we will be a part of the most beautiful, graceful, powerful, and transforming entity the world has ever known. We will be the body of Jesus Christ, carrying God's love to the world, giving grace and building peace everywhere our beautiful feet tread.


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Keith Fahey knows people will think he is 'mad' for returning to the Airtricity League.
For instance, will the move back to St Patrick's Athletic end his chances of adding to his 16 Ireland caps?
Fahey, who pulled out of the Euro 2012 squad with injury, admits it probably will – but he's okay with it.
"If I'm honest, I know it will," he told Mirror Sport. "Maybe I won't play for Ireland again but it never came into my thinking.
"I doubt the new manager and Roy Keane will be interested in a League of Ireland player for a competitive game, but I'm okay with that.
"Considering where I've been with the injuries, international football is a million miles off right now. People can say what they like but I just want to play."
Christmas came early for stunned Saints fans yesterday as the 30-year-old rejoined the champions for a third spell.
And Fahey added: "People will think I'm mad and that I'm taking a step backwards but I'm not.
"I haven't taken a step in any direction in about six months because of the injury problems I've had, so this is great for me. It's the right step at this moment.
"I always wanted to come back and play for St Pat's again. I'll admit this is probably earlier than I expected, but I'm very comfortable with it."
St Pat's boss Liam Buckley spent all of last week working behind the scenes to hammer out a deal to bring free agent Fahey back to Richmond Park.
Tallaght man Fahey has been battling back to fitness since his release from Birmingham City in May. Dogged by hip and groin injuries that initially forced him to pull out of the Euros, Fahey was training recently with Sheffield United.
He even scored in a reserve team game against Barnsley last month having accepted Lee Carsley's invitation to work with the Blades.
But he then dislocated a toe and that put paid to any chance of landing a new deal, not that he is losing much sleep about it.
"Because I've missed so much football, I'm honestly thrilled to be playing for St Pat's again. I just want to play," he said.
"With the toe injury I probably won't be fit to play until mid-February and had I stayed in England, I'd only be accepting a contract for a few months.
"By coming back to St Pat's, I've committed for the full year."
Fahey initially landed his move to Birmingham City on the back of some top-notch displays for St Pat's against German giants Hertha Berlin in 2008.That was in the Europa League and he is relishing the prospect of a crack at the Champions League with the Saints this summer.
Fahey is refusing to rule out a move back to England at some stage, but has his sights on America or Australia - if he moves abroad at all.
"I don't feel as if I've unfinished business in England. I've played in the Premier League and I've played for my country.
"But my happiest memories were playing for St Pat's in Inchicore. And I'm deadly serious about that. It's good to be back."


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The latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) confirms that British tourism arrivals to Ireland are down 6% for the period December-February.
This represents 49,200 fewer British visitors compared to the same period last year and is real evidence that the Irish tourism industry is very vulnerable to Brexit.
The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), the umbrella group for the tourism industry in Ireland, have today warned that the impact of Brexit is already damaging Irish tourism.
Tourism is Ireland's largest indigenous industry, employing 220,000 people throughout the country, 1 in every 9 jobs. The industry is worth over €8 billion annually to the economy, according to ITIC.
ITIC has previously published a report on the impact of Brexit on Irish tourism warning that failure by the Government to put policies in place to mitigate the adverse consequences of Ireland's largest tourism market leaving the EU will damage jobs and regional growth.
The Confederation has pointed out that the three-month trend from Britain shows a decline of 6% but looking at February alone there is a very worrying decline of 22%. If that level of decline continues for the year, warns ITIC, it would mean 850,000 less arrivals from Britain to Ireland and would impact up to 10,000 jobs.
ITIC has called on the Government to reverse recent cuts and provide an immediate €12 million boost to tourism budgets to consolidate UK market share, diversify into new markets and provide a package of supports to tourism businesses.
Chairman of ITIC, Paul Gallagher says, "The CSO figures released today are confirmation of what the Irish tourism industry has been saying for some time. Brexit represents the biggest challenge to Irish tourism since the global recession. The Government has been asleep at the wheel, despite the Irish tourism industry urgings, and corrective action is needed now."
Source: www.businessworld.ie


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I feel like it's been a million days since our last Post Up. Derek Fisher has been annihilated by Corey Brewer. Chris Douglas-Roberts underwent an MRI on his knee that was negative and has a mild sprain. Deron Williams –and undrafted rookie Wesley Matthews– took down the Lakers in Utah, revenge for that awful six-point fourth quarter collaspe they had in LA last week. Kobe Bryant broke a finger, played –badly– through the flu and Shane Battier proved once again that he is a media member's best friend.
Hmm. Feels like I'm still trying to catch up.
Oh yeah. The Knicks signed Jonathan Bender. Yes, Jonathan Bender.
I was at the Raptors game against the Rockets yesterday afternoon when I was looking up the Knicks for some reason or another, I can't remember why now, but the headline popped up and the scout sitting beside me said, "Bender? Seriously, Donnie?" incredulously. I felt happy. Happy for Bender and it feels kind of fitting that Walsh is giving him another chance, after their time together in Indiana.
Now, about Battier. I wish every NBA team had an "essential-Battier" rule where they needed to provide media with a player to speak with who is that patient and polite. He's awesome. Isn't any other way to say it.
44/7/6 and four steals for LeBron in a victory against the Thunder. That guy's pretty great, isn't he? It feels so weird to me how LeBron was "the" guy and now it seems like a lot of people have jumped off of the wagon and no longer like/root for him. I don't like the dancing, but I do genuinely enjoy who LeBron seems to be and more importantly, I could watch him play basketball forever and ever. Even if you don't like him, I can't see how you can fault the guy for his play.
And, Mo Williams with that crazy heave from 44-feet? I will never, ever get tired of watching the end of practice and shootaround sessions where guys somehow always end up at halfcourt (or further), tossing up shots. Something wonderful about watching guys sticking around the gym, turning everything into a competition. Even silly halfcourt shots.
Okay. I'm out for now. I know I've got lots of weekend action to catch up on. I've also got two pieces to finish today and another player to track down and get interviewed. Busy Mondays. Love them. Raptors being out of town and no practice for me. Don't love that.
Speaking of strong play, Rudy Gay had a career-high 41 points last night as the Grizzlies demolished the Heat in Miami. Imagine, Memphis defeating Miami, 118-90. Didn't see that happening. Of course, the Heat take this loss on their home floor as the Raptors are their next opponent on Tuesday night. Classic. They'll probably come out strong and smoke Toronto. I'm hoping not, but we shall see.
Watching Tracy McGrady sit on the bench in his dress clothes on Sunday with the Rockets in town was odd. Here is the highest paid player in the league this season and his team would prefer for him to remain inactive for the time being. Strange. I don't think there's anyway he could possibly end up starting in the All-Star game. If the fans don't step in and change this, I think the league has to, don't they?
Did you all see Ariza's elbow swing at DeRozan? I've seen and heard enough of it to last a lifetime, but I loved how DeRozan just wanted to tell me how he was "kinda upset" after Ariza left the Lakers for Houston this summer. It's got to be weird to go from rooting for your hometown team your entire life to suddenly being in the league and playing against that franchise and it's players. It's fun watching DeRozan's excitement as he plays some of his favorite players and guys he looked up to.
Again, it's why I love rookies.
Okay. Hawks are rolling,


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From mid-January through mid-February Neptune in Aquarius is exactly trine my (including many others in my generation) natal Pluto in Libra at 25 degrees.
Pluto resides in my 5th house (Nati) of creativity and self-expression. The difficulties I experience in freely expressing myself are my burden to bear. However, for a short period and at a very well-timed point in my life I am lent the free-flowing power of Neptune in Aquarius. This harmonic transit comes at a time when I need self-evaluation the most, and I'm finding this to be absolutely invaluable as I stare down the barrel of some very difficult transits coming in the near future. Thank you Neptune!
Today the Sun enters Aquarius to join Neptune and Venus. Already since Monday I've been getting some very heady and mind-expanding ideas about some things I've had a history of being a jealous Scorpion about. Venus in Aquarius is about loving as you will. Enjoying yourself as you will. Sun in Aquarius is about love of experience, knowledge, the collective, expansion, and abstract thought. Humanist in nature, however the negative aspects tend towards a a sense of detachment possibly to the extent of hypocrisy or perversity.
The sun is strongly conjunct Venus today (the strongest conjunct we'll see in Aquarius this year) however the connection is not as strong as the Capricorn transit earlier this month. You may feel a lot of that Aquarian energy flowing through you the next couple of days. I'm trying to appreciate this easy-going feeling. Translation: happiness! Because I'm sure to wish I could draw upon it when we hit that next Saturn/Pluto square at the end of the month. Love yourself today, make it an early Valentine's day just for you. How's that for a Neptune in Aquarius idea?


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Hi there,
I am trying to install Antergos, but can't seem to boot the live usb. I have done the following:
Downloaded the 64bit version using wget
Created a bootable USB with unetbootin
Accessed the usb "landing" page, choosing either Default or Start
I then get the following:
"Booting the kernel.
/run/archiso/bootmnt/%INSTALL_DIR%/root-image.sfs: failed to set up loop device: No such file or directory.
ERROR: '' device did not show up after 30 seconds…
Falling back to interactive prompt"
Does anyone know what the issue might be?


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Every Sunday at our house is football Sunday.
It's a great way to spend these chilly fall days. Whether
it's a game I'm interested in or not, it's still a great way to
spend time with my hubby and relax.
Our team is the New England Patriots!
Who is your team? Do you watch football in your home
? If not, how do you spend your Sundays?


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February 15, 2006
Gallup & The Samplemiser
The latest poll release from Gallup includes what appears to be a new approach for reporting their data on the job approval rating of President George Bush. They include a "three-poll rolling average" as a "smoothed approval estimate" based on the "Samplmiser" program created by Yale Political Scientists Donald Green and Alan Gerber.
The smoothed averages are highly relevant to the results from the latest Gallup/CNN/USAToday survey, noted here yesterday, which provide a common dilemma. As the new release from Gallup puts it (available to non-subscribers as of this posting), the latest rating of 39% approve on the survey conducted Feb. 9-12 "marks a slight, three-point drop" from the 42% reported by Gallup on a survey conducted Feb. 6-9. But is that change real or just the result of the usual random variation, also known as sampling error, that we get from drawing a random sample of voters? Gallup's Frank Newport and Joseph Carroll point out, appropriately, that "the three-point decline in approval between the two recent polls is not significant given the margin of error."
However, the release also provides numbers based on the two new averaging methods. Both methods estimate Bush's current approval at 41%, the same result we get by averaging the national conventional telephone surveys released by other pollsters so far in February:
The table [in the release] presents two additional ways of approaching the issue of presidential job approval. The middle column displays the three-poll rolling average. The right-hand column displays a smoothed estimate calculated using the Samplemiser program developed by Yale University professors Donald Green and Alan Gerber. This program uses the available data from the most recent series of poll results -- rather than just the latest in isolation -- to estimate the population value on job approval.
As can be seen, both of these approaches yield the same estimate -- 41%. In other words, either "big picture" approach to estimating the population value of Bush's job approval rating at this point suggests that it is slightly above 40%. In essence, both the Samplemiser and three-poll rolling average procedures adopt a "wait and see" approach, discounting the influence of the most recent poll taken by itself, and instead emphasizing longer-term trends using larger numbers of interviews.
If Bush's job approval ratings continue to be below 40% in future polls, these procedures will adjust downward, under the assumption that the underlying population value for job approval has more definitely dropped. And, if future polls show Bush's approval ratings to be back above 40%, the smoothed estimates will remain at their current levels or will gradually move back up.
A few notes: Green and Gerber's "Samplemiser" program is available through their Yale University web site. Anyone can plug in data and specifications from their own surveys (or any available series of public polls) and generate "filtered and smoothed" estimates. The site also provides examples using actual data and a PDF of a 1999 article that Green and Gerber wrote with Suzanna De Boef for Public Opinion Quarterly (63:2) that describes their
The gist of the Samplemiser procedure appears to be as follows: It uses a statistical model to filter out and smooth over the purely random variation between polls. Unlike a simple rolling average, the procedure creates a "weighted average" that takes into account the sample size of each poll, the time lag between polls and any long term trend in the results. It also allows for the calculation of a revised margin of error for the Samplemiser estimates, something not provided in the Gallup summary. MP, though previously unfamiliar with the Samplemiser procedure, is intrigued and hopes to learn more.
Gallup's decision to report both the three-day averages and Samplemiser estimates appears to be in reaction to calls from critics to weight survey results by party identification. MP notes that the most recent Gallup survey shows a slight decline in Republican identification consistent with the non-significant drop in Bush's job rating. Party ID on the Feb 9-12 survey was 30% Republican, 31% Democrat, 39% independent. The Republican percentage was three points lower and the independent percentage six points higher than the average of party results reported on their first four surveys in 2006 (33% Republican, 32% Democrat, 33% independent - complete party data is available to Gallup subscribers).
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Posted by Mark Blumenthal on February 15, 2006 at 10:08 AM in Interpreting Polls, President Bush, Sampling Error | Permalink
Actually the difference in party identification between the two most recent Gallup samples is somewhat larger if you include party leaners. The prior Gallup sample had a 1 point Democratic identification advantage--the smallest in some time. The current sample has a 7 point Democratic advantage--close to the average for the past several months. The decline in Bush approval may be explained entirely by this change in the partisan composition of the sample--Bush's approval rating among Democrats, independents, and Republicans changed very little and the changes that occurred were apparently offsetting.
Posted by: Alan Abramowitz | Feb 15, 2006 12:48:50 PM
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Happy Friday!! This has definitely been one of my busiest days back at school in terms of school work. But I have survived and live to tell the tale. I'm looking forward to a super fun weekend: my dad is coming into town and we have a home football game this Saturday! It should be lots of fun and there should be no shortage of fun things to-do.
Dress: J.Crew Factory // Shoes: J.Crew Factory // Necklace: Brook & York
Top: Macy's // Shorts: J.Crew Factory // Jacket: J.Crew Factory // Necklace: Love Always Couture // Shoes: Palm Beach Sandals
Romper: Ivy & Leo // Necklace: Love Always Couture
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I hope you guys enjoyed seeing my outfits, despite the fact that it's officially fall it's been very warm her in North Carolina. I'm definitely not complaining and have been enjoying wearing my favorite summer pieces!