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Saint Mary Catholic School
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Please be advised that, throughout the school year, school closings, delayed openings, and emergency closings while school is in session are all possible due to weather conditions and other unforeseen events. Every family has been asked to supply emergency contact numbers to the school so that we can maintain an emergency call system, which we use for closing while in session. Please make sure you inform us of any change in your emergency call numbers or go onto MSP and change your numbers.
School Closing/Snow Days
Saint Mary Catholic School is located in Perkiomen Valley School District. However, if PV School District is closed that does not automatically mean that our school is closed. Generally, we follow their lead, but not always. Please be sure to always look or listen for our school number or name.
Also, there are times when Saint Mary School is open but your school district may be closed. In that case, you would need to bring your child to school since your district may not be providing transportation.
Delayed Openings
Determine what Saint Mary Catholic School schedule will be for the day.
Second and very Important:
Bus transportation follows your school district's decision.
If we have a delay, school will open according to delay announced. Transportation may be affected depending on your school district. Some school districts will not provide transportation (if their schedule is different from ours).
Students should not be dropped off at school until 20 minutes prior to the designated opening time. Please Do Not drop your children off earlier. Follow our time not your school district's time.
When dropping children off always make sure there is adult supervision.
If the school district in which you reside has a delayed opening, Half-Day PreK and Kindergarten will follow the morning schedule for that school district. Dismissal will be at 3:15 p.m. with buses provided except for Spring-Ford.
There may be times when we will not have a delayed opening, but other districts will. If we open on time but your district has a delay, they will not bus according to our schedule. They will bus according to their own schedule. Students arriving on the delayed schedule are marked late.
Early Dismissals/Emergency Closings
Early dismissals present some challenges. We have 9 school districts that provide transportation to our school. Each will make their own decision about closing and then contact the school. Through our School Emergency Broadcast system, we will call to inform you of transportation changes and/or school closings.
The information you need to remember in case of early school closing
Do not call school to find out what is happening. Your calls prevent transportation services from notifying us of changes.
Generally, we will close if the majority of school districts are closing.
Our School Closing Number is
Listen for it on KYW News Radio 1060 AM, or
look for it
online here at CBSPhilly.com
School District Numbers are:
Perkiomen Valley: 317
Spring-Ford: 308
Souderton: 309
Upper Perk 282
Boyertown and Pottsgrove districts are announced by name on WPAZ (1370 AM) and WNPV (1440 AM)
School districts announce their own transportation plans. These do not necessarily mean we are closing. We will call you through our School Emergency Broadcast system to inform you if we are.
Please remember we must contact you before we can send your children home.
TV Stations
KYW-TV ― Channel 3
ABC-TV ― Channel 6
NBC-TV ― Channel 10
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text: On Mon, 2005-10-17 at 10:43 -0400, Lamar Owen wrote: > On Sunday 16 October 2005 11:47, Dave Gutteridge wrote: > > It seems to me there is a division between a developer's focus on how > > things work, and a newbie's focus on results. > > Nobody yet in the thread has touched the real issue. The real issue has been > ridiculed, however; 'Luser couldn't get MP3's to play. Poor Luser...' So, > what is the real issue? Users just want it to work. They don't necessarily > share developer's knack for arcana like GTK version numbers and version skew > prevention. They DON'T EVEN WANT TO KNOW in some cases. > > Why do people use CentOS? To get work done, perhaps? If a newbie is a > hobbyist of sorts, and wants to try out 'that linux thing' and all they've > known is Windows, then the idea that "one 'brand' of Linux won't run programs > that another 'brand' of Linux will" is totally alien, and the whole library > dependency issue is completely foreign, and the newbie justifiably believes > they shouldn't have to worry about such things. The newbie just asked > around, and got some recommendations: 'Yeah, man, Gentoo is so cool.' or > 'Man, you've got to try Ubuntu.' Or they read a Linux Journal Readers Choice > survey, and find CentOS at number two on the list, and want to try it out. > They DO NOT KNOW, NOR DO THEY CARE, that it is an 'Enterprise' linux. They > just care that a lot of other people liked it, and it's popular. > > Sure, CentOS is a so-called 'Enterprise' Linux. But what exactly does that > mean? Well, it certainly doesn't mean stability (and let me make it clear > that I know it's primarily an upstream North Carolina company's problems). > It certainly doesn't mean things don't change. It doesn't get you a system > that is less likely to break during a minor update. Nope, none of that. Nor > does it get you a primarily 'server' operating system. The 'Enterprise' > linux distributions are great general-purpose operating systems. > > Sure, I understand why Player C won't work with Player A and Player B will. I > even understand why the makers of Player C might be using the versions of > packages they are using. (hey, anybody remember the mplayer vendetta against > gcc 2.96?) > > Fact is, Linux in its current state, thanks to the wonderful supportive > mailing lists (for all distributions, not just this one) is not suited for > newbies. Newbies be warned: you will be ridiculed for just wanting the > system to work. (yes, a sizable dose of sarcasm to be found there...) > > Suggestion to list members (including myself): if a newbie asks a rank newbie > question, and you don't have the patience to answer it from a newbie's > perspective, then either hit delete or just shut up. RTFM is not an > acceptable answer, unless you answer the question, then provide a polite > pointer to the place in the manual (that they might not even know how to > find) that answers that question. > > As an example, I wrote up several caveats for the RPM distribution of the > PostgreSQL RPMs, placed, helpfully I thought, > in /usr/share/doc/postgresql-x.y.z-r/README.rpm-dist (named that way, > instead of README.rpm, so that RealAudio or RPM itself wasn't started when > people browsed to it with their file manager of choice, or with their web > browser). > > Guess what? Out of fifty newbies who asked questions that were answered in > the README, only one had the foggiest idea that the file even existed. And > that person was simply too lazy to read it. Of those people, about forty, > when their question was answered and a pointer to the file was given, were > very happy the file existed; two even wrote me a note that they wished they > had known it existed, because then they wouldn't have bothered me. > > But the most aggravating answers from the 'knowledgable' users were either > 'throw out the RPM, you really want to learn how to build from source' or > full of misinformation (on behavior that was FULLY documented). When I would > correct that sort of misinformation (my favorite was the people who needed > TCP/IP connections to the postmaster; the old way was to add a -i to the > postmaster invocation, and the new way involved editing a configuration file: > the number of people who advocated EDITING THE INITSCRIPT and adding -i was > startling, showing their ignorance to the fact that the initscript can get > blown away in an RPM update at whim, but that the config file wasn't ever > overwritten), the misinformers would become very offended that I had changed > the Way We Do Things (I didn't; upstream did) and that I had the gall to > correct their Obviously Better Information (yeah, I just maintain the > packages, what do I know?). The next was the whole logging issue (the > postgresql initscript redirects stdout to /dev/null for a reason) that, > again, was documented. The next was 'I upgraded the RPM with rpm -U and now > my database won't start! Why?' which, unfortunately, had to be answered > with 'complain upstream; they don't support that kind of upgrade.' That got > me a lot of grief, for something I didn't do. > > No, Linux isn't for newbies, and ninety percent of the time it's not the > distribution's fault. ---- I suppose you needed to vent and vent you did. Being one that is guilty of not reading installation notes myself, I'm not too likely to jump on other people's cases for doing the same - especially when it's easy enough to answer the question if they ask. As for the OP - he had no problem playing mp3 files, he managed to do that in several programs but none of the programs did exactly what he wanted and he wanted to keep trying different user interfaces to playing local files - which became a problem once he exhausted the low hanging fruit of xmms and amarok - see his post because he knew that there were other programs out there that weren't prepackaged for the Enterprise Linux. The guy bounced because he originally started with Fedora Core 4 which was very new and not very finished when it originally released and on the Fedora list he claimed to want something more finished, more stable which is why he was pointed to CentOS. He wants more stable yet more adaptable - whether Ubuntu does that for him, only he will be able to say. Now - when you turn to what is apparently your biggest peeve - differing advice from different people - that's what you get from open source support lists - I mean, we can't all wait for Alexander Dalloz to give us the likely best and most correct answer. Part of the art of using Linux is learning to solve your problems, where to get the information and how to use the information that you get - which sometimes includes bad advice. IIRC, he was told to use sixth field of an fstab entry on his vfat formatted partition with a '2' which clobbered it - ya takes your chances and bad advice as well as useless advice is always possible from this or any other list. I don't think we need to endless wring our hands on this subject. Craig -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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I'm very excited this week because I'm moving house! Only renting, but still it's my first 'own place' for quite some time. WHICH MEANS I CAN GET ALL MY STUFF OUT AND USE IT!!! Big yay!
I've taken a lease on an old Queenslander house, and if you don't know what they look like, please let me know via comments and I'll do some photos.
I was going to show some more fashion fair photos with you...but I accidentally packed the camera cord, d'oh! Major moving day is tomorrow - I feel tired just thinking about it - so it'll be another couple of days before I'm back into regular blogging routine. See you then!
Thursday, July 15
Posted by Kitty at 9:20 PM
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- 1950's_atomic_ranch_house said...
I've heard of them, but show us photos!
Congrats! I used to be confined to one big studio, now I have a whole house to work with, and it makes all the difference. =)
- July 15, 2010 at 11:05 PM
- phenolicfanatic said...
Good luck with the move- its a great feeling to have your own space- I am loving it!
- July 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is highly infectious and is easily spread wherever there are
many dogs in one place, such as in kennels or at dog shows.
Kennel cough is spread from minute droplets in the air which are inhaled, or
from direct contact. As well as being infectious during the incubation period of
around 10 days, the disease can still be spread for anything up to 10 weeks
after coughing has ceased.
There is recent evidence to suggest that it can be passed from dog to cat
and vice versa.
The symptoms are sneezing (in the early stages), a cough and nasal
discharges. In severe cases there may be a loss of appetite.
Kennel cough could be compared to human 'flu' in that whilst it is very
unpleasant, it is rarely fatal. Recovery from symptoms is usually complete in
two to three weeks. However, severe cases in puppies, older dogs and giant
breeds may lead to pneumonia if the condition is not treated, and could lead to
Advocate is an ideal product offering:
heartworm prevention
flea and lice treatment and prevention of flea infestations. The product can be also used as part of a treatment strategy for FAD (Flea Allergy Dermatitis)
gastrointestinal worm control including several larval stages
treatment of lungworms in dogs (Angiostrongylus vasorum)
control of ear mites in cats and dogs
control of sarcoptic mange in dogs
control of Demodex mites in dogs
Please consult you vet.
Correct details required by law on your dogs id disc:
Your name and address, post code (advisable)
Your telephone number(s)
Bloat occurs when something goes wrong during digestion of food. Something
causes gases to build up in the stomach so fast that the stomach blows up like a
balloon, stretching the organ so much that normal circulation of blood to and
from the heart is cutoff. The stretching itself and the lack of blood to the
stomach's cells can cause cell death, or necrosis. What makes it even worse and
more immediately serious is when the stomach actually "twists and turns" (known
as volvulus) at the top near the esophagus and at the bottom of the stomach at
the pyloric valve. Picture a tootsie roll candy that's got a wrapper twisted at
both ends keeping the candy lodged inside the paper. That is exactly what
happens to the stomach during bloat with volvulus. Gas is trapped and can't
escape as a burp or the other end as "passing gas." The gas builds and builds as
it becomes trapped within the stomach. The stomach grows so large it cuts off
circulation, as mentioned above, and irreversible damage is done to the cells.
The dog goes into shock and then cardiac arrest. This can happen within several
hours after the start of bloat. That is why if you suspect your dog is
experiencing this problem, you must RUSH THE DOG IMMEDIATELY to the vet or
animal hospital.
What Causes Bloat?
It is not really known
what exactly triggers bloat to occur. Scientists can only make guesses due to
the data taken from dogs that have experienced it. When they've tried to
recreate the bloating conditions in a lab with test dogs, they were always
unsuccessful at causing the bloat to occur intentionally.
few examples of what scientists believe to be contributing factors to the causes
of bloat are listed below:
1. Large meals eaten at one time. They
recommend serving your dog two smaller meals a day, rather than just one big
2. Rigorous exercise done either right before a meal or right
after one. You should wait one hour before feeding after exercise and one hour
after eating before you let your dog run around.
3. Dry food given that
is high in grain, which causes fermentation during digestion which causes gas.
Dry food should have meat, meat meal and bone meal listed within the first few
ingredients, not grain. In other words, dry food should have more meat than
grain in its ingredients. [some texts claim this is not true, but most do agree
with it.]
4. If only dry food is given, some people moisten it with
water if it is a high-end dog food. However, with lesser quality foods, less
meat-based dog food, the ones that are mostly grains, it is better to NOT wet
the food, since water mixed with grain will start fermentation, a process that
has by-products of gas. But if the food is mostly meat, it's OK, and can
actually help with digestion. Mix dry food with canned food if possible.
5. Gulping large amounts of water at one time during meals. Keep water
within the dog's reach at all times, except during meals.
6. Be careful
of snacks and biscuits that are high in carbohydrates. Grains are
7. Avoid dog food high in citric acid used as a
preservative and also food that is high in fat.
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Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie, have known "for a long, long time" that their 20-year-old son E.J. is gay.
Now, after a TMZ video this week showed E.J. holding hands on a Los Angeles street with his boyfriend, it is public knowledge, too.
"It's interesting when you're his parents. We finally had to sit down and talk about it," Magic Johnson told TMZ of the long-ago decision to have The Talk with E.J. "I told him, 'Look, I'm going to love you regardless. Just let me know: Are you or aren't you?' Finally, he said, 'Yes, I am.'"
E.J., Magic estimated, must have been "12-13-14" years old at the time. "It was a hard conversation only because he was so young. What do you say to tell him at that age, what do you say to him?" Magic Johnson said. "…I told him, 'We are here to support you, man. We are going to love you no matter who you are or what you do. We just want you to love yourself and make sure that you have all the information.'"
Magic Johnson also talked about how he, as a former athlete and now part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, would feel if an active player announced that he was gay. That day, whether in the NFL or another sport, may be rapidly approaching.
"If that ever happened, I'm going to support him 150 percent," Johnson said. "[I'd protect him] as much as I can. That's who I am. I'm a protector."
Magic Johnson knows, as all parents do, that his son will face difficulties, but said, "I love E.J. so much. That's my main man. Nothing has changed."
And E.J.? He tweeted:
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An addendum discloses for the first time the names of 156 Apple suppliers
Apple's (AAPL) sixth annual "supplier responsibility" report is sure to be closely read by both critics and competitors.
For one thing an addendum to the report lists for the first time the names of Apple's major subcontractors — 156 companies, many in the Far East, representing 97% of the company's supply chain. The list is available here for anyone to read.
For another, the report enumerates the violations discovered — and Apple's responses — in the company's 2011 audit of those suppliers. Although most electronics manufacturers rely on the same labor force to make their products, Apple tends to get singled for criticism when abuses come to light.
The report issued this week is surprisingly frank about the nature of those abuses. In its audit, Apple discovered (I quote):
- 18 facilities screened job candidates or current workers for hepatitis B, and 52 facilities lacked policies and procedures that prohibit discrimination based on results of medical tests.
- 24 facilities conducted pregnancy tests, and 56 facilities did not have policies and procedures that prohibit discriminatory practices based on pregnancy.
- 93 facilities had records that indicated more than 50 percent of their workers exceeded weekly working hour limits of 60 in at least 1 week out of the 12 sample period.
- At 90 facilities, more than half of the records we reviewed indicated that workers had worked more than 6 consecutive days at least once per month, and 37 facilities lacked an adequate working day control system to ensure that workers took at least 1 day off in every 7 days.
- 42 facilities had payment practice violations, including delayed payment for employees' wages and no pay slips provided to employees.
- 68 facilities did not provide employees adequate benefits as required by laws and regulations, such as social insurance and free physical examinations. 49 facilities did not provide employees with paid leaves or vacations.
- 67 facilities used deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure.
- 108 facilities did not pay proper overtime wages as required by laws and regulations. For example, they did not provide sufficient overtime pay for holidays.
Apple separately listed what it called "core violations" of labor and human rights:
- In 15 facilities it discovered foreign contract workers who had paid excessive recruitment fees to labor agencies.
- In 5 facilities it discovered a total of 6 active and 13 historical cases of underage labor. In each case, the facility had insufficient controls to verify age or detect false documentation. Apple insists, however, that it found "no instances of intentional hiring of underage labor."
Although most of Apple's suppliers were discovered to be in violation of one rule or another — nearly 70%, for example, failed to pay proper overtime — Apple severed relations with only one of them: an unnamed "repeat offender." There was a second repeat offender, but Apple claims to be "correcting" its practices.
The audit is unlikely to satisfy critics like monologist Mike Daisey — who reports that suppliers are routinely forewarned of Apple's inspections in time to hide their underage workers — but the fact remains that the company is the only American electronics manufacturer we know of that bothers to conduct these yearly checks.
UPDATE: A copy of CEO Tim Cook's letter to the staff addressing the contents of the Supplier Responsibility Report has surfaced through the French site MacGeneration. Cook announces that Apple has joined the Fair Labor Association and says, among other things,
Full text here.
UPDATE 2: This American Life, which aired an excerpted version last week of The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, Mike Daisey's one-man show about working conditions in Apple's supply chain, asked Daisey to comment on Apple's latest progress report. Here's what he had to say:


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- Household injuries are the number one reason young children are brought to the ER each year.
- Taking extra precautions like bolting furniture to the wall or covering electrical sockets can save a child's life.
- Sharp and hazardous products should be kept far out of reach of children.
- Always keep a close watch on babies while in the bath.
- Putting your child's name on backpacks or other items that strangers can see, is dangerous.
Back in 2002, Wisconsin mom, Nicci Walla was filming her children playing when she caught her 4-year-old son, Gavin, in trouble. He had gotten his neck tangled in the window blind cords and lost consciousness. Luckily, Nicci acted fast and Gavin survived. But not all of these types of stories have happy endings.
We all think our children are,"smarter than that" or "would never play with that." It's usually not until an accident occurs that many parents realize the potential dangers that are around their homes. Household injuries are the main cause of ER visits from young children each year, so don't underestimate the importance of keeping your home as safe as possible. With a bit of childproofing, many of these accidents can be easily avoided.
Here are nine mistakes parents may make that could pose a risk to children.
This may seem like an added nuisance, but it can save your child's life. Falling furniture and TVs accounted for more than 30,000 ER visits over a two-year period.
Children under the age of 10 are especially at risk of having furniture or a TV topple over on them as they are most likely the ones to be climbing on things.
So, although a watchful eye over a rambunctious child is important, ensure heavy objects never become a problem by bolstering them into the wall.
For some reason, adults may never know, small children find electrical sockets fascinating. Maybe it's the tiny holes that seem so inviting to their small fingers, or the fact that they can so easily stick toys into them.
Regardless, open electrically sockets are a real hazard. All it takes is for a child to try poking around one with a metal fork and serious injury can occur. Always keep electrical sockets covered with plastic caps or child-proof boxes.
A stylish wooden knife block may seem like the perfect addition to your kitchen counter, but if you have small children you may want to reconsider.
Kids under the age of three are curious creatures who will mimic your every move and grab a knife or scissor not realizing how sharp it actually is. Keeping these items in a childproof drawer is best.
Although bibs are designed to fit loosely around a baby's neck, parents should be aware that putting their baby to sleep with a bib on can dangerous.
The same goes for blankets— babies under the age of one should not sleep with a blanket, or anything else in their crib for that matter.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics nearly 3,500 infants die each year from sleep-related causes or suffocation.
Bath time is a fun activity for most babies, but it can turn dangerous quickly if small children are left unsupervised.
Over a 10-year span, 62% of the bathtub drowning fatalities that occurred were to children under two years — which means keeping an extra eye on your kids while bathing is a must.
It's also important to note how high you're filling the bath water, as well. A good rule of thumb is no more than two inches.
Although this isn't exactly a home related hazard, it's definitely something parents may not realize can be dangerous.
Parents teach their kids not to talk to strangers, but if a stranger knows your child's name, they may be more likely to trust them.
That is why it's important to make sure your child's name isn't on anything visible to strangers — backpacks, lunch boxes, hats — keep that stuff away from the public eye.
This may seem obvious but not always taken seriously. Anything toxic, from laundry detergent to medications, should be far out of reach of children.
Even medicines with childproof caps shouldn't be taken lightly. You never know when your toddler grabs medication with a loose top and ends up drinking half the bottle.
This type of accident can be life threatening.
It's surprisingly difficult to correctly install a car seat — some 95% of car seats installed across the U.S. are installed incorrectly in one way or another, car seat expert Alyssa Baer MD told Parenting.com.
Parents should make sure they are choosing a seat that works for their child's weight and size, and children should be kept in rear-facing seats until the age of 3.
You can find more guidelines for proper car seat installation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration here.
It may sound counter-intuitive, but joining your child for a ride down the slide at the local playground could put him or her at risk.
According to Popular Science, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that the practice could injure small children's lower legs and even lead to broken bones.
If a small child catches his foot on the side of the slide and has the added weight of an adult behind him, it could cause additional injury.
Parents should avoid using slides with their small children, or use extreme caution if they do.
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"Mornington Peninsula?"
Answers - by Tim P Manger (Celebrant)
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(Civil Celebrant)
Can you perform Beach ceremonies?
to Beaches
Yes, I perform many beach ceremonies all over Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
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Can you perform Park ceremonies?
to Parks
Yes, I perform many park ceremonies all over Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley.
Do you have any celebrant reviews from your weddings at beaches in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula?
to Reviews
Yes, I have some fantastic reviews from weddings that I have performed at beaches in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Do you have any celebrant reviews from your weddings at wineries on the Mornington Peninsula?
Yes, I have some fantastic reviews from weddings that I have performed at wineries on the Mornington Peninsula.
We are looking for an officiant on the Mornington Peninsula can you help?
to Officiant
Yes, I am a fully qualified marriage Officiant who can solemnise your marriage on the Mornington Peninsula.
Can we get married at a Winery?
to Wineries
Yes, wineries are very popular locations to get married. Both the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula offer amazing winery locations.
We are looking for a Celebrant who can marry us in a vineyard can you help?
Yes, as a Civil Celebrant I marry many couples at wineries in the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, often amongst the vines in the vineyard.
Where can we find Civil Celebrants on the Mornington Peninsula?
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My name is Tim Manger, I am a civil celebrant and officiant who marries many couples on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding beaches, parks, and local wineries.
Where in Portsea on the Mornington Peninsula should we have our Ceremony?
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I suggest you have your ceremony at either the Portsea Hotel (overlooking the beautiful bay area), or at Portsea front or surf beach.
Can you suggest any Ceremony Locations in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula?
Yes, you could have your ceremony at the popular Lindenderry in Red Hill (exchanging your vows amongst the grape vines).
Do you perform ceremonies on the Mornington Peninsula?
Where can you recommend we say our vows if planning our wedding ceremony in Sorrento?
The upmarket suburb of Sorrento is situated at the end of the Mornington Peninsula. There are two amazing venues I highly recommend: All Smiles, and The Baths.
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Where can we get married in Mornington?
You can get married at Mornington on Tanti Hotel or alternatively, you could have your wedding ceremony at Mornington Beach or Safety Beach.
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Where can you conduct our wedding ceremony at the Docklands?
There are many sensational venues at Melbourne's Docklands including; Berth, Etihad Stadium, Lot 50 Local, Maia, Peninsula, Sketch, All Smiles, and Sumac.
Is there anywhere else in the Southeastern Suburbs of Melbourne that you can marry us?
Yes, I can also marry you in; Kooyong - Lang Lang - Lang Lang East - Langwarrin - Langwarrin South - Longwarry - Lynbrook - Lyndhurst - Lysterfield South - Main Ridge - Malvern - Malvern East - Maryknoll - McCrae - McKinnon - Mentone - Menzies Creek - Merricks - Merricks Beach - Merricks North - Modella - Monash University - Monomeith - Moorabbin - Moorabbin Airport - Moorooduc - Mordialloc - Mornington - Mount Burnett - Mount Eliza - Mount Martha - Mount Waverley - Mulgrave - Murrumbeena - Nangana - Nar Nar Goon - Nar Nar Goon North - Narre Warren - Narre Warren North - Narre Warren South - Noble Park - Noble Park North - Notting Hill - Nyora - Oakleigh - Oakleigh East - Oakleigh South - Officer - Officer South - Ormond - Pakenham - Pakenham South - Pakenham Upper - Parkdale - Patterson Lakes - Pearcedale - Point Leo - Portsea - Prahran - Red Hill - Red Hill South - Rosebud - Rosebud West - Rye - Rythdale - Safety Beach - Sandhurst - Sandringham - Seaford - Shoreham - Skye - Somers - Somerville - Sorrento - Springvale - Springvale South - St Andrews Beach - St Kilda East - Tonimbuk - Tooradin - Tooradin North - Toorak - Tuerong - Tyabb - Tynong - Vervale - Warneet - Waterways - Wheelers Hill - Windsor - Yannathan.
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February 2-4 I am heading to the City of Industry in California! Hope to see you there! xo Sophie!
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Headlining in Dallas Fort Worth!! April 1 & 2!
Are you at or close to Dallas Fort Worth – come out to Rick's Cabaret and meet me – close to DFW Airport on April 1 and 2. If you are a website member I give extra special attention! xoxo Sophie!


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Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. The authors begin by describing what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software. They then go on to systematically name, explain, evaluate, and catalog recurring designs in object-oriented systems. With Design Patterns as your guide, you will learn how these important patterns fit into the software development process, and how you can leverage them to solve your own design problems most efficiently. Each pattern describes the circumstances in which it is applicable, when it can be applied in view of other design constraints, and the consequences and trade-offs of using the pattern within a larger design. All patterns are compiled from real systems and are based on real-world examples. Each pattern also includes code that demonstrates how it may be implemented in object-oriented programming languages like C++ or Smalltalk. 0201633612B07092001
Gary Bradski, Adrian Kaehler
Describes the features and functions of OpenCV along with information on how to build applications using computer vision.
Stuart Jonathan Russell, Peter Norvig
Presents a guide to artificial intelligence, covering such topics as intelligent agents, problem-solving, logical agents, planning, uncertainty, learning, and robotics.


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- 23-acre, mixed-use commercial, retail, office and retirement living development, anchored by the renovation and reuse of four historic stone buildings, which form a town center cluster.
- Developed by Wagman's Urban Group and Susquehanna Real Estate (SRE), in association with Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, and with the cooperation of the Elizabethtown Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and the Economic Development Company of Lancaster County (EDCLC).
- The project concept was included in the Elizabethtown Borough Master Plan. The Wagman/SRE team was engaged by Masonic Village to examine the concept in more detail and determine the financial feasibility of the project.
- Wagman/SRE proposed the specific plan for Sycamore Square to Masonic Villages and Elizabethtown Borough, leading the EEDC to acquire a critical, neighboring brownfield property that was incorporated into the development.


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I'd wear:
Amy Adams' dress was definitely one of my favorites.
Anne Hathaway's was definitely not...for obvious reasons. I will never understand why designers make nipples out of fabric. WTF?!
And Jennifer Garner gets an A++ for her gown. That color is perfect on her.
Color is so underrated at these award shows, in my opinion, so I would try to stand out by picking a dress in a pretty hue.
These ladies are quickly becoming two of my favorite actresses, mostly because of how candid, effortlessly hilarious and laid back they are in real life.
Plus, you always want to be friends with the winners {or people in the movies who win}. People like winners. And pretty people. And people who don't take themselves too seriously.
I thoroughly enjoyed how Jennifer Lawrence responded to tripping up the stairs to accept her Best Actress award - not only in her acceptance speech but in the backstage interview. Watch it. She's hysterical. And my new idol and celebratory shot buddy.
If you haven't heard, Messy.Dirty.Hair turned 1 on Saturday!
What an amazing, successful year my sweet penpal, Kelly has had in the blogosphere.
I couldn't be happier for her and to be a part of this fabulous giveaway!


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Many individuals will want to make regular trips to the dentist in order to make sure that they keep their mouth clean and healthy in order to avoid significant problems. However, it is not always easy for them to find one that offers a great combination of services and the right atmosphere. In order to make the search process easier, individuals might want to read lots of dentist reviews. Before visiting a dentist, many will want to try to get familiar with them so that they do not waste their time and money on a dentist that they do not like. So taking the time to read some dentist reviews is a good first step for anybody searching for a dentist that they can trust.
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Justin Timberlake has coyly denied claims he hit out at Kanye West during a recent performance.
The singer altered the lyrics of his recent hit 'Suit & Tie' during his appearance on Saturday Night Live this past weekend (March 9).
Last month, West had seemingly criticised Timberlake's 'Suit & Tie', telling a London Hammersmith Apollo crowd: "I got love for Hov, but I ain't f***ing with that 'Suit & Tie'."
On SNL, instead of singing the lyrics "S**t so sick, got a hit and picked up a habit", Timberlake sang: "My hit's so sick got rappers acting dramatic."
However, Timberlake was tongue-in-cheek about the change in lyrics when asked about it on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
"By the way the lyrics to 'Suit & Tie', it felt like to me you changed one of the lyrics," Fallon said.
Timberlake replied: "I don't remember that. Did I change a line? It is live. You know really, everyone keep calm.
"Let me say, for the record. I absolutely love Kanye, so there's that. We love Kanye right? Did the lyrics change? I don't remember."
Timberlake's new album The 20/20 Experience will be released in the UK on March 18 and a day later in the US.
The album is available to stream in full on iTunes now.
Listen to Justin Timberlake's new single 'Mirrors' below:


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Last Tuesday, I was tired and wanted to go home at the end of the working day and watch Emmerdale. However, I'd just read Lorien Jollye's blog, where she describes how she juggles a demanding home life with an even more demanding role as an unpaid advocate for better health through switching from smoking to vaping.
She was going down to the House of Commons to speak at an All Party Parliamentary Group about ecigs, and she had invited me.
Inspired by her energy and her ability to summon up energy from seemingly nowhere, I hurried to the station and arrived at Westminster in time for what turned out to be a really worthwhile meeting, chaired by Mark Pawsey MP, who has taken a particular interest in the subject.
The room was packed, and we discussed the TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) and the legal challenge presented by Totally Wicked, the newly published Quality Standards for the manufacture of ecigs and the frequent knee-jerk reaction of comprehensively banning vaping in workplaces (including Parliament offices!), despite the fact that a sensible negotiated compromise, based on etiquette rather than spurious health fears, could actually help people switch from smoked tobacco to the use of a much safer product, as described here
I was able to discuss what happens in Leicester – we were the first ecig-friendly stop smoking service and the group was pleased to hear that a full year's data and learnings were available from email@example.com especially as success rates for people using ecigs (with or without NRT) show an increase of around 13% above average.
It's been tremendously exciting talking about Leicester at a wide range of events, and to different audiences. Two weeks ago I was on a plane up to Edinburgh to speak to all the Scotland stop smoking services, the week before I was in Manchester with Lorien, Dave Dorn and Sarah Jakes – members of the New Nicotine Alliance – and some of my lovely team for the national smoking cessation conference, UKNSCC and before that in Warsaw, at the Global Forum on Nicotine.
In case you think my world is one long fun-fest, travelling from one city to another, let me assure you that I do get other work done too! Our team is passionate about helping local people stop smoking, and just as I've sat at my desk writing this, my colleague Caz has been taking calls from people who have decided now is the time when they want to make a complete break from smoking. Listening to the call, I could hear that it was an older person who was suffering from emphysema. She said she had tried to stop before, years ago. Caz told her that things have come on a lot since then, and that we've got lots of choices to offer her. They agreed an appointment at a clinic near where she lives, and she said she might bring her husband along – two for the price of one!
I read a blog by a commentator this week who slates us for being nannying busybodies who force people to stop smoking. Let me make this point; the people we see have often been smoking all their adult lives and they have come to the point when they really, really want to stop. They're sick of spending a large proportion of their income on cigarettes and they're often devastated by a relative getting ill with a smoking-related illness.
What they get from us is really is similar to coaching; formulating a plan for success. We give weekly support and stop smoking treatments. If people want to use ecigs, we're very pleased to support them too.
People who have been thinking about stopping smoking may also be interested to know that we are running a Trial of E-Cigarettes, as part of a bigger study conducted by Queen Mary University London. If anyone wants to know more about who can enrol, and what it involves, just call us on 0116 454 4000.
Leicester is a great place to work, and what the Stop team does at work can make a huge difference to the health and wellbeing of local people. So whether I'm talking up Leicester in the House of Commons, or in Warsaw, or on home ground at the Peepul Centre, I'm proud to say that Leicester is leading the way.
– by Louise Ross, Stop Smoking Service Manager
Contact Louise by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or follow @grannylouisa on Twitter.


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As a franchise, Star Trek is full of strange, unique, and terrifying villains. Next year, Idris Elba is going to bring his own brand of antagonist to the big screen in Star Trek Beyond, the third installment in the rebooted films. While we don't know much about his character, the British actor recently opened up on the matter, promising something "groundbreaking."
At a press day for his upcoming Beasts of No Nation, which is garnering a great deal of hype leading up to it's release next month, MTV caught up with the handsome 43-year-old actor, and he opened up a bit about his shadowy role. Without digging into specifics, Elba talked about the nature of his big bad and how he fits into the franchise, saying:
I think 'Star Trek' has prided themselves as being quite classic when it comes to villains, like 'he's a guy who wants to end the world,' there's no doubt about that. But in this version of the film, there's a slightly different twist to that. It's quite an interesting journey, which I think is groundbreaking for the franchise. But, it still keeps with the 'classic bad guy is a classic bad guy' tone.
One of the early rumors going around about Star Trek Beyond was that the villains were the Klingons, the fan favorite Trek characters who, up to this point, have been almost entirely absent from the revamped franchise. That led people to speculate that Elba was playing a Klingon. Simon Pegg, who, in addition to co-starring in the film as Scotty, was brought in to retool the script late in the game, squashed that rumor with little fanfare.
While this doesn't bring us any closer to knowing the particulars about Elba's baddie, he presents some interesting things to think about. For instance, what makes him groundbreaking? Since he apparently wants to destroy the world, you have to wonder about his motivation. Why does he want to destroy this, and does this mean Earth, the United Federation of Planets, some other planet somewhere? Theoretically, Star Trek Beyond jumps a head in time a bit and finds the crew of the Enterprise in the middle of their five-year mission, and if that's true, it's hard to see how Earth figures into the plan.
Despite all kinds of speculation to the contrary, this is going to be a completely original character (okay, we all remember the "it's not Khan" fiasco last time), and though there will apparently be key differences, he'll fit into the larger aesthetic and family of Star Trek villains.
Elba also references his character's journey a couple of times, and notes that:
You've never seen me play a character like this.
These are going to be interesting elements to see play out on screen. Does Elba mean his journey within the narrative of the film itself; his larger story, including his history that may have led him down this villainous path; or something else? And along those same lines, what makes this character different than other roles he has played? He often plays a badass, so does this mean he's a wuss? That would certainly be a change.
As with most things surrounding Star Trek Beyond, this just leaves us with more questions than answers, though they are intriguing questions to be sure. We'll find out the answer to these and many more questions when the film opens on July 22, 2016.


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Sunday, January 25, 2015
Day +12 How Many Times Per Hour Can A Rat Copulate?
40 fucking times, that's how many times a rat can copulate per hour.
And if you're wondering how this is germane to Israel or stem cells or the price of oil, I will tell you: it's because in my medically-imposed bubble I have become addicted to an app called Trivia Crack. I play at all hours of the day with people I know, sure, but more often than not with complete strangers. We meet up in the dark alleys of the www and spin the wheel of stupid facts. Quite frankly, I am so bored that had there been an app for actual crack, I would probably be doing that, too. (Note to Self: don't search to see if there is a crack delivery app because there probably is.) (Addendum to Note to Self: if no such app exists, it may be a good business opportunity; the name could be Get Whacked, an homage to Whitney Houston. Funny/not funny/too soon?)
In other news, I was leaving bristle-y whiskers all over my everything, like maybe I had a creepy old man watching me sleep, so I took it down a notch. Or seven.
Figured might as well, it was going to happen anyway, the water's warm, and all that.
Except of course it's not. My head gets cold now, and since I spend most of my time alone I have realized that overwhelmingly my thoughts are in the flat monotone of the original SNL Coneheads. It's unsettling to say the least.
Now for the serious. I managed to get a peek at today's blood work, mostly because I just flat out asked, and here it is.
No offense, but probably 98% of you don't know what any of this means. I sure didn't. Basically, the numbers to pay attention to are my monocytes% (now at 27.4), and my neutrophil number, now at zilch. No neutrophils means no home, and I have begun to ask that question a lot, can I go home yet? Like a wheedling kid who hates Camp WinnaImmunebow so much she starts to fuck up her lanyards on purpose. So today they gave me the first of twice daily neupogen injections, a stinging little mofo of a shot that actually comes with a spring-loaded needle. Hopefully this will stimulate my bone marrow to make white blood cells, and I can go home in about 10 days.
In the meantime, there is this: What builds a domed nest? The Ovenbird, and if you tell me you knew that just off the top of your head I am going to stab you with my God's Eye.
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- Jules said...
I did know it was the Ovenbird, but only because it's the national bird of Argentina and as a child my dad used to tell us stories about all the birds he saw when he visited his Uncle's ranch in the summer. There is also the Bicho Feo, which has a very distinctive call. My dad would whistle it if we were outside (or heaven forbid, lost in a crowd) so we knew it was him. We would whistle it back to give him an idea of where we were.
I hope you get to come home soon. <3 <3
- January 25, 2015 at 8:17 AM
How many times can Ovenbirds copulate per hour? Someone out there knows.
Here's to good news soon and home to your loves.
- January 25, 2015 at 8:21 AM
Okay, let's see if Trivia Crack can answer the age-old question:
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Are you sleeping well, these days? Also, I'm curious if the hospital food is any good?
It has always mystified me how most U.S. hospitals feed patients such slop. Hopefully, it's better in Tel Aviv.
Mr. X
- January 25, 2015 at 9:00 AM
- Nancy Fastenau said...
OMG you get to start all over with new hair! Think of all the hairstyles you can try out. Zoey will be happy to help with that. Can hardly wait to see the hear shots change. Next you have to show us stylish ways to keep it warm. It is not warm here.
- January 25, 2015 at 9:35 AM
- Petunia Face said...
Jules, you're excused from the wrath of the my God's Eye simply because that's a good reason for knowing about the Ovenbird.
Mr. X, I'm actually not in a hospital. This is all done in a clinic, and I am staying in a hotel room that is connected to the clinic. The nurses are available at all hours, but I normally take the elevator to the clinic for blood tests, etc. That being said, my food situation sucks. Chemo makes everything taste weird anyway, then there is the slim list of foods I'm allowed to eat with no immune system paired with the strangeness of a different culture. However, they have given me something wonderful to sleep, so I'm a happy camper. (No idea what it is though as it's in Hebrew.)
Gretchen, Nancy, all--thank you so much for reading, commenting, and sending me so much support.
- January 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM
- Bella Rum said...
You look gorgeous, dahling!
Hope you're home soon.
- January 25, 2015 at 3:46 PM
Will your hair grow back curly or straight? You think the color will change too? If you're bored you could take some markers and make draw yourself some curls. Nadir would love it (not)!
I truly hope that you can leave in 10 days. You're definitely home for Valentine's Day - you'll get new appreciation for days like these.
My fingers are crossed!
- January 25, 2015 at 4:20 PM
So-totally not important, but how come your eyelashes aren't falling out? I mean, your face is gorgeous and your lashes are exquisite...are they going to stick around?
Glad you are sleeping at least.
- January 25, 2015 at 8:59 PM
- Petunia Face said...
Good question about eyelashes (and brows), and one that is too important to me. Sometimes they don't fall out but just thin. I am hoping that will be the case with me!
- January 25, 2015 at 9:21 PM
- Cathi said...
Hoping you get to go home soon!
- January 25, 2015 at 9:24 PM
I'm not anonymous, not really, I just couldn't remember my Google account. Susannah, you are beautiful with or without your hair. That said, I am one huge believer in the power of prayer, even if you my dear are not. I am singing your song, when you forgot the words. I pray.
Love and hugs. Jackee (aka runswithscissors my ol blog name)
- January 28, 2015 at 4:17 PM


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Research and class work involving biological materials typically involves agent specific strategies designed to manage the agent and agent associated risks. Researchers are often guided by pressures from funding sources, standards of practice, guidelines and their own knowledge base with no specific regulatory or authoritative doctrine to govern practice. To complicate matters, biological research often involves the use of chemicals, radiological materials, lasers, animal model systems and physical hazards which must also be managed safely. There exists a need to position each individual scope of work within an overarching operational framework that is capable of anticipating, evaluating and managing the various aspects of the work being performed. For biosafety in particular, this means developing internal policies coupled to effective working policies that are aimed at managing work associated risks efficiently. This also means developing a comprehensive understanding of each process, the inherent hazards, identifying roles and responsibilities, use of appropriate controls, training, surveillance, monitoring and following up on new material reviews and equipment or operational changes. These concepts serve as the basis for risk assessment and risk management and define our approach to biological safety at Binghamton University.
Biosafety Program Goals
• Assure a safe environment exists for conducting biological research
• Safeguard the health of members of the University community against exposure to biological agents or other materials used here
• Prevent environmental damage from biological agents used, transferred or disposed of by the University
• Provide guidance and implement systems for biosafety controls
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• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines.
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Illnesses and injuries must be reported to University officials through the illness/injury reporting form (pdf, 50KB). The supervisor of an injured employee, the department head, or a designated individual within the department must complete all sections of this form within 24 hours after the injury is first reported. The online accident reporting system can be accessed through the EH&S webpage. It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator and laboratory supervisor to ensure all accidents and injuries are reported to University officials through the use of the Binghamton University injury reporting system.


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Paul Durham is an award-winning novelist whose books for young readers are published by HarperCollins and Penguin Random House. Awards for the books in his debut trilogy, The Luck Uglies, include being named a 2015 ALA Notable Children's Book, a New York Public Library Top Book for Reading and Sharing, the 2014 Cybils Award Winner for Middle Grade Speculative Fiction, an ALA Booklist Top Ten First Novel for Youth, and a Kansas City Star Best Book of the Year. He has appeared on New Hampshire Public Radio and also produces and hosts his own weekly podcast, Telling Lies to Children, where he interviews best-selling authors, Big Five editors, and other publishing insiders to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the children's publishing industry.
Before pursuing his writing career, Paul was a partner at Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green in Manchester, NH where he founded and chaired the law firm's Entertainment, Media and Publishing Law Practice Group. He obtained his J.D. from Boston University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Boston University's School of Management. He frequently speaks on the topics of publishing law and writing, appearing most recently at the Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading, Book Expo America, the Boston Book Festival, and the Miami Book Fair International.
Paul currently lives in Exeter, NH, with his wife, two daughters, and an enormous, bushy creature the local animal shelter identified as a cat. He writes in an abandoned chicken coop at the edge of a swamp, and keeps a tiny porcelain frog in his pocket for good luck.


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'A Madea Family Funeral' Review: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Madea?
Tyler Perry's winking drag experiment dies a long, slow death in the blockbuster franchise's painful final chapter.
Tyler Perry's winking drag experiment dies a long, slow death in the blockbuster franchise's painful final chapter.
Christian Bale isn't the only actor in Adam McKay's "Vice" who has transformed enough to be completely unrecognizable.
Despite repeated intimations that he will bury the character for good, the media mogul has millions of reasons to keep her breathing.
"Southside With You" breakout Tika Sumpter and "Glee" favorite Amber Riley co-star in Perry's new movie.
With "Acrimony" coming out this week, Perry continues to be a divisive figure in black cinema.
Between speculation over whether a teenage girl is legal, and ridiculing a manly woman, it's hard to imagine a worse time for Tyler Perry's Halloween dirge.
"Trump not wanting his name on the healthcare bill is like Tyler Perry not wanting his name anywhere near 'Jew: A Madea Hanukkah.'"
The filmmaker thinks it's ridiculous and unfair that people would question his casting decisions.
The actor and filmmaker said his latest film could have debuted in more locations around the country.
Mainstream audiences played it safe this weekend, flocking to see Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher and Tyler Perry as Madea.
Tyler Perry's new horror comedy delivers pretty much what you expected.
Fear comes home. Beware of Madea this fall.


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Vitamin D – Hype or Science?
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What is a 341 meeting?
In both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing proceedings, you are required to attend a 341 Meeting. The 341 meeting is also commonly referred to as the meeting of creditors. This meeting generally takes place 20 to 40 days after your bankruptcy case is filed.


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Robert Fergusson
Hillsong Teaching Pastor
About Robert
Originally from the UK, Robert Fergusson is one of the key team at Hillsong Church where he has been on staff for twenty years. He is passionate about imparting practical life principles from the Bible and his primary responsibilities involve pastoral oversight and preaching and teaching. Robert is married to Amanda, they have three married children and currently six grandchildren.


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August 20, 2014 Over $131k for the Students of Ferguson!
Donations to feed the students of Ferguson keep pouring in, and the word is getting out.
As of this post, the campaign has raised $131k from close to 4,000 incredible donors (and even more supporters), including Trey Songz and the American Federation of Teachers.
ThinkProgress posted an article this morning about our $100k campaign milestone, and people are already giving so much more!
Keep tagging #FeedTheStudents and #FeedFerguson, and don't forget to check out ways to volunteer with the foodbank if you're in the area!
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Finding a roommate can be fraught with potential problems: The noisy roommate who blasts music until the neighbors complain, the rent-dodger who is never around when it comes time to pay bills, the thief who steals your tuna salad and your favorite T-shirt. But it can also be great – sharing expenses means more money in your pocket, it's nice to have someone else around to share responsibilities, and you have the potential to make a great new friend.
The best roommate is probably someone you don't know. If you decide to share an apartment with your best friend, for example, the little quirks and idiosyncrasies that you find endearing today could quickly become annoying once you are living together. Also, a friend may take advantage of your long-standing relationship when it comes to paying bills on time or sharing in household duties, leaving you with the responsibilities – and probably some resentment.
Try to find a roommate that complements you. Also, be sure to take the necessary precautions while interviewing roommates. Don't be shy about asking for references or doing a background check, and don't be afraid to ask tough questions. You are looking for someone with similar philosophies when it comes to paying bills, splitting the grocery shopping, cleanliness, noise levels, smoking, drinking, and pets.
But while you want someone with the same values and beliefs, you don't want another you! Sure, having some things in common is great, but it is okay if you aren't exactly alike. Someone a little different from you will be much more interesting and they may even get you to try new things. Just be sure to keep a mental list of deal-breakers – those traits that you absolutely won't tolerate.
Even if you find the perfect roommate, there will be some bumps along the way. Be open with your potential roommate about how you'll approach issues. Do you want to have an open-door policy, where you'll discuss problems as they come up, or do you want to set aside some time each week to deal with concerns? Having a policy in place will make you both feel more comfortable and will help you resolve problems without confrontation.
Finding a roommate online eliminates the guesswork with a preliminary screening process that saves you time and potential headaches. Roommates.com allows you to search for a roommate (or roommates) from the comfort of your apartment anywhere in the country. And when you live in a crowded city such as Boston, San Diego, Dallas, or Miami, finding a roommate can often feel like searching for the proverbial needle in a haystack. By utilizing an online site such as Roommates.com, the candidates are narrowed down for you.
Finding a roommate online is also safer since most sites offer a "mail center" where you can send and receive messages through the site, keeping your personal information (email, home address, and phone number) confidential. Whether you are looking in a major city such as Atlanta, Seattle, or Dallas or in a small suburban community for a potential roommate, keeping personal information private (and not plastered all over the bulletin board in the local community center or library) is always essential.
When you've selected a few candidates, arrange to meet in a public place, such as a coffee shop. Only when you are sure you've found the perfect candidates should you invite them to see the apartment. If it makes you more comfortable, ask a friend to go along when meeting candidates for the first time. It helps to get someone else's opinion – especially someone who knows you well enough to see potential conflicts that you might not see yourself.
If you haven't already done so, talk to your apartment manager or landlord and find out his or her policy about roommates, the lease, and who will be held responsible for unpaid rent. Preparing for the "what-ifs" will make you feel much more comfortable about the situation so you can relax and get to know your roommate. Who knows – this stranger today could end up being a cherished lifelong friend.


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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Always Sunny In Philadelphia
I'm sure some of you have heard of the show. This is the intro to the new season. Maybe not the most insanely creative thing, nonetheless its well put together and pretty entertaining.
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The orders include a turnkey project for construction of 225 KV transmission line and substation in Republic of Senegal for about Rs 1340 crores. The company also bagged an order worth Rs 575 crore for construction of 500 KV transmission line in Afghanistan.
"We continue to expand our reach in new countries with orders of reasonable size. Our international order book is in excess of $ 800 million with 70% of this being from African countries," Manish Mohnot, managing director, was quoted as saying in the statement.


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The Art of Delighting Customers
You've probably read or heard repeatedly that your business needs to be delighting customers in order to win their loyalty and build your success. You may even know some famous examples, like Zappos' 10-hour customer service call. But what does the idea of delighting customers really mean for your business?
First, a hard truth. The bar for delight is higher than it used to be for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Take websites, for example. We're not that far removed from the days when simply having a website at all was enough to make you stand out. Today, a website that looks professional and that works on all devices is the bare minimum that your customers expect. In other words, delighting customers goes well beyond simply not frustrating them.
OK, now the good news. Delighting customers is totally doable even when you don't have a Zappos-size team or budget. It all comes down to one thing: a personal touch.
Delighting customers starts with knowing your customers. Really knowing them. (If you're feeling a little iffy here, check out some of our past articles that will help you get a clearer picture of your target customers.) How can you go above and beyond their expectations at each stage of their relationship with you? How can you make them feel understood and supported?
It all comes down to one thing: a personal touch.
It all comes down to one thing: a personal touch.
At DesignGood, we've honed all stages of our process with a focus on delighting customers through personalized service. As we say on our website, "we're hand-holders – and proud of it." That's because we know how valuable it is to the entrepreneurs and small businesses that we serve to have a partner that's invested in their success. We shape our offerings based on our customers' needs. For example, we saw that businesses often crave some direction on how to continue building success after they've launched or revitalized their brand with us. So we created our Brand Training & Toolkit, which helps our clients map out a plan for the next best steps for their business. It gives them practical know-how, builds their excitement about their brand and shows that we are genuinely interested in their success, even after their project with us is done.
That's what a personal touch means in our business. What does it mean in yours? Think about some ways you can forge the meaningful connections that are the key to delighting customers. A few ideas:
- Your website could anticipate and answer the questions they have about doing business with you.
- You could give away an awesome lead magnet that delivers value before they even buy from you.
- If your business sells a product, you could create packaging that is memorable and on-brand and throw in a small, surprise bonus with every order.
- You could interact with them on social media.
- You could check in with them after the sale or after your work together ends.
Need more ideas on delighting customers? Contact us today to learn how we can help you gain clarity on your business and how to stand out.


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Sexy porn star Janice Griffith lets us get to know her a little better
Feb 25, 2014 - Posted By: Peter
We added Janice Griffith to Barelist last month and she has really skyrocketed in popularity on the site in that short time. Janice has a sultry exotic look and killer body, so we aren't surprised at all with her popularity. Janice has already shot for such big adult sites as
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What was your first job?
My first job was babysitting! And pretty much my only job, haha. It was fun.
How and when did you get into the adult industry?
I got into the adult industry in October of 2013, and I really just wanted to do one scene (with James Deen) but I tried it and I loved it and now I'm here to stay!
How did you come up with your stage name?
My stage name is just my best friend's first name and the last name of the girlfriend of the waitress that we had at dinner when I decided to get into the industry.
How do your friends and family feel about your decision to be an adult model?
They've been really supportive, I love them all so much!
What are your favorite and least favorite parts of your body?
I don't have any favorite/least favorite parts of my body, I've only got one so I love the whole thing all the same.
What is your favorite sex toy?
My favorite sex toy is the Hitachi magic wand because that's it. I feel like there almost is no explanation needed, hahahaha. It's called the magic wand for a reason.
Do you exercise on a regular basis? What kind?
I do yoga but I want to start doing more! I've been trying to get into better shape, I can be pretty lazy at times!
What is the last book you read?
The last book I read was "Origins: Cosmos, Earth, and Mankind" by Hubert Reeves. I love learning about the universe.
Do you have a guilty pleasure TV show? Song?
My guilty pleasure TV show is Supernatural, hahahah. It doesn't get too much cheesier than that. And my guilty pleasure music is probably 2chainz, I almost hate admitting that I like his music but it's so catchy!
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The car of my dreams (ever since I was a little kid) is a teal '69 VW Vanagon. Ugh, what I would do for that vehicle.
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My favorite alcoholic beverage is whisky. Because I'm a lady, damnit.
What are your favorite brands of jeans? Shoes?
I don't really have a favorite brand of jeans because apparently I'm a size 000, and not too many places make that one! Shopping for jeans is almost impossible for me. Abercrombie Kids fits me at least, hahahaha. My favorite brand of shoes though would probably have to be either Steve Madden or Jeffrey Campbell.
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I don't know if it would surprise people but I love plants. I started growing some flowers and things and I'm *trying* to get a full on garden going. Well, full on for an apartment anyways.
What's your ordinary day like? A day in the life of Janice Griffith...
I'm trying to think of what an ordinary day for me is like, but I like to think that every day is an opportunity to go and do something extraordinary!
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Businesses and organizations today understand the need in having a presence on the Internet.
Years ago, most businesses engaged in e-commerce by setting up a simple website.
On their website, they displayed pictures of their products, listed their services, and added a phone number, along with an email address.
Then they sat back, and hoped somebody would contact them.
Much has changed since then.
Today, the Internet has become home to savvy, social networking consumers.
Businesses and organizations are using modern social commerce practices to actively engage these online consumers directly by going where they are.
"So, where are these online social consumers going?" you may be asking yourself.
Facebook, the number-one Internet social networking venue, is, of course, where most of today's online social consumers are located.
Facebook users (such as me), mostly interact with family and friends messages; however, I also tend to interact with messages posted from blog sites and Facebook business pages I like, as well.
Sometimes I come across a newly posted message from a business seeking an opinion or comment. The business is engaging me to respond, to interact with them, and in doing so, an online social commerce relationship is being developed between us.
On Facebook, I favor businesses, organizations, and product brands and services which appeal to me. I occasionally contribute comments, and share them with my Facebook friends.
The business is made aware of any Facebook comments or questions in their blog, or Facebook business page, and can adjust the information presented, or respond directly to the Facebook user.
Social commerce used in this manner provides a direct two-way dialogue between the seller and a potential buyer, using a social networking venue frequented many times a day.
We are evolving into interactive online social consumers; we are no longer impressed seeing one-way advertisements displayed on a static website.
Social networking consumers all over the Internet are engaging in direct dialogue with the suppliers of their favorite name-brand products and services via Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking media venues.
Businesses becoming knowledgeable to this are engaging online social networking consumers by using creative online social commerce techniques.
When I am using Facebook, I often acknowledge, and occasionally comment on, messages posted by local coffee shops, restaurants, newspapers, real estate offices, auto dealerships, technology blogs, non-profit organizations, professional entertainers, and others.
Social commerce blog posts sometimes deliver attention-grabbing messages.
These messages may be asking for opinions about their products, or taking polls regarding their services. Some posts make me aware of special sales or local social events taking place.
Targeting messages to an online social network like Facebook, engages a business directly where potential customers are.
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Baba Ram Rai
Baba Ram Rai was the eldest son of the Seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai Ji. Guru Harkrishan was the youngest of Guru Har Rai Ji's three children. Baba Ji's sister Sarup Kaur was almost four years older than him. Baba Ram Rai was excommunicated from sikhi by Guru Har Rai ji.
Ram Rai was nine years older than Guru Harkrishan. Baba Ji was born in a palace called Sheesh Mahal. It is said that this palace, the residence of Guru Har Rai, was constructed on the model of the Sheesh Mahal of Jaipur. A Seesh Mahal is a room whose ceiling is laced with tiny small mirrors. Lighting a candle makes the ceiling look like a galaxy of stars, twinkling above. Such splendid mirrored rooms, popular with the Rajputs, became a standard feature in Mughal Palaces and later in Sikh Religious Architecture.
After Aurangzeb had imprisoned his father and had finally wrested the Mughal throne away from his eldest half-brother Dara Shikoh (who their father Shah Jahan had preferred as the next Emperor), Aurangzeb was goaded, by members of his Court, into accusing Guru Har Rai of lending Dara Shikoh support.
Aurangzeb demanded that Guru Har Rai make an appearance in Delhi. Instead, Guru Sahib sent his eldest son, Ram Rai, to Delhi. Ram Rai was well received by Aurangzeb. He not only satisfactorily responded to all of Aurangzeb's concerns, but he also impressed the Emperor with his cleverness. As a result, Ram Rai was asked to stay on as a state guest for some period.
Ram Rai mis-quotes Gurbani
One day, after prodding by some of the Ulema, Aurangzeb asked, why Sri Guru Nanak had criticized Islam in salok "Mitti Musalman Ki"? Ram Rai satisfied the assembled Muslims by saying that the line had been copied incorrectly and that the actual writing was correctly "Mitti Baimaan Ki" and not "musalman ki" as was written.
Though Ram Rai was well-blessed with all powers and strictly instructed only to explain Guru's position, but to sooth the mind of his host he choose to mis-interpret Guru Nanak's writing, something his father had instructed him was completely forbidden. Further, it has been said, that he performed miracles for Aurangzeb's pleasure.
The Guru "disowns" Ram Rai
When Guru Har Rai Ji heard of this incident, he forbade Ram Rai from ever returning home. Guru's word in Gurbani is absolute divine revelation and not subject to any modifications by anyone. Miracles although recognized by Sikh faith, are actively discouraged. Their exposition or display is considered arrogance (competing with Vaaheguru's powers).
Though Ram Rai managed to please Aurangzeb, Guru Har Rai Ji forbade all Sikhs from ever associating with Ram Rai. Aurangzeb gave Ram Rai a jagir of four villages in the Doon area as a reward. He died there in sunmat 1788. Because of Ram Rai's Dehra, Duun came to be popularly known as Dehradun.
Young Harkrishan become Guru at age 5
A historical katha suggests that when Ram Rai was engrossed in meditation, the neighbouring masands mistook him for dead and cremated his body. For this reason, Mata Punjab Kaur sought punishment of the masands from the 'Kalgidharr Patshah (a title of the Sikh Guru). Today there is still a small following of Ram Rai. However, by Guru Har Rai's hukam, all Sikhs are forbidden any association with Ram Rai's followers.
Therefore instead of Ram Rai, Guru Harkrishan was installed as Guru at the tender age of five years and three months at Kiratpur. At the time of installation of Harkrishan as Guru, Ram Rai his elder brother was a regular in the court of the Emperor of Delhi.
After learning that the Guruship had been passed to his younger brother, Baba Ram Rai became furious and envious of Guru Harkrishan. He requested the emperor to summon Harkrishan to Delhi and ask him to perform miracles similar to those he had performed. Ram Rai knew that Guru Harkrishan had taken a vow to never appear before the emperor as it was also an order given to him by his father Guru Har Rai.
Final Days of Ram Rai
Shunned by all Sikhs he went to Srinagar Garwaal and became a great friend of Raja Fateh Chand. It is thought that he influenced Raja Fateh Chand to annex some territory of Raja Medani Prakash. He had many followers known as Masands. As Baba had no children to inherit his property his Masands were trying their best to occupy the Dera. Baba Ram Rai shifted to Dehradoon.
Ram Rai although having been criticised previously for altering Gurbani, he was still considered a Mahapurush by many and did numerous good deeds. In his final days at Dehradoon, Ram Rai strictly instructed his wife Mata Punjab Kaur to not allow anybody access to his enclosure. He said to her that he was going into deep meditation and it was very important she obeyed his order. He then entered the room and meditated for numerous days. It was believed Ram Rai could leave his body and entered the spiritual plane. Ram Rai may have done this in order to help his devotees a long distance away. His Masands quickly realised his miss-presence and debated on where he was. After some time they asked Panjab Kaur who told them the situation. The corrupt Masands didn't listen to her and suggested he would have perished in the room. They hacked a plan to open the door to the room and look inside. Panjab Kaur hesitantly forced them not to do this. However not obeying her order the Masands reluctantly opened the door and saw Ram Rai lying on the floor. They then debated on what to do next and suggested they should cremate the body. The saddened Panjab Kaur on seeing what they had done lamented in shock. She meditated to Ram Rai and did ardas for his return.
The followers of Ram Rai or Masands had become greedy on seeing his wealth and property. They therefore did what they could in their power to gain hold of it. Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji gave Ram Rai a sraaf (curse) before they left for their heavenly abode as Ram Rai had tried to insult the Guru. Guru ji said you will also be burned alive. As Ram heard the call of Panjab Kaur for his return the guilty Masands were already preparing the funeral rites of his body. They cleaned his body according to the traditional customs. Ram Rai in his spiritual form returned to be shocked at what his followers had done. From above he lamented and saw his own body. He became very infuriated at them as they could hear him from below Ram Rai cursed them for their folly. He also remembered his older brother Guru Harkrishans saying. Having been saddened Ram Rai didn't re-enter his body but left for his heavenly abode. The Masands saw this and still continued the funeral rites of setting light to the body.
After his cremation, Panjab Kaur asked Guru Gobind Singh for assistance. Guru ji was very displeased at the news as Ram Rai was his cousin brother (Grandson of Baba Gurditta) by relation (see Guru family tree). Guru ji travelled to Dehradoon to punish the guilty Masands. Guru ji knew Ram Rai was a Maha purakh and what the Masands had done was very shameful. He tricked the Masands into believing they were accepting a saropa (token of achievement) whilst they were punished severely one by one. They were numerous Masands that were punished in the order of hundreds. Each one was tied and punished by pouring hot oil over their foreheads. The main leader Masands were also severly punished in the same way and killed. Justice had been done and Panjab Kaur thanked Guru Gobind Singh for his support and Ram Rai's Aatma would now be at rest.
Extract from Bhai Santokh Singh - Suraj Parkash