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Poor communication is one of the biggest causes of stress at work, school, and home. Being unable to talk about your needs, concerns, and frustrations can create stress. Being assertive helps you communicate without causing stress to yourself and others. Assertiveness is a skill that you can learn and put into practice.
In most cases, being assertive works better than being passive or aggressive. With passive communication, you may not express your opinions, feelings, and needs. With aggressive communication, you honestly state your opinions, feelings, and needs, but you do it at the expense of others.
- Assertive communication means speaking up for yourself in a thoughtful, tactful way. Being assertive helps you express yourself about things that matter to you. This reduces stress by helping you feel more in control of a situation.
- You can use the steps below to help you define a problem, describe it to others, and express your feelings.
- Write out your plan to be more assertive, and get comfortable with it. Practice it out loud so you can hear what your assertive statements sound like.
- To be more assertive, you focus on what you say and how you say it. Using the right body language helps you communicate more assertively.
How can you be more assertive?
Having an assertive discussion
To be more assertive, focus on what you say and how you say it. You can plan and practice how to be more assertive by following the steps and tips below.
- State your concerns. Start by telling the person what the problem is. Don't assume that he or she already knows about the problem. For example, "I'd like to talk with you about the extra chores I have been doing lately."
- Share your feelings about the situation. Try using "I" statements during this step. This means that you talk about how you felt without making the other person feel blamed. For example, say "I feel frustrated" instead of "You frustrate me."
- Propose a solution. State what it is that you would like to see happen. For example, "I think we can solve this if we write down all the chores that need to be done and then divide them equally between us."
- Describe how your solution benefits the other person. People are more willing to work with you if they get something good from it. And you can show them that you are aware of their needs. When people feel understood or listened to, they are more likely to agree to requests. So you may say, "This way, I will feel less frustrated. You won't hear me nag, and we won't argue all the time."
- Be prepared to make a deal. This doesn't mean giving in. It means discussing with the person other options that could also solve the problem. For example, you may agree that as long as the chores get done, they can be completed when the other person has time to do them.
How to use the steps
To have a good experience carrying out an assertive discussion, it's helpful to do some preparation.
- Take inventory of what exactly is bothering you about the person or situation. Try writing out your concerns. Then make a plan by writing one or two sentences for each step above.
- Stay focused. Plan to talk about one issue at a time during your discussion. Don't bring up past disagreements and past behavior. They just make it likely that the conversation will lose focus and nothing will be solved.
- Be confident. Many people are nervous when they have to talk about conflict, their needs, or requests. It's hard to do. But if you sound confident, you are showing the other person that you mean it. Remember, no one will take you seriously unless you take yourself seriously.
- Practice your step-by-step plan alone, and get comfortable with it. You may find that it's easier to write your plan than to practice it out loud. But you'll do better in the real situation if you've heard yourself make these statements before.
- If you can, practice your plan with a trusted person. He or she can give you feedback about your message, tone, and body language and about his or her reactions to your request.
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Body language is the way you sit or stand, move, and use your eyes and hands when you speak. Sometimes when you think you're speaking assertively, your body is sending a different message. That message can get in the way of what you are trying to say. Using the right body language helps you communicate more assertively. Try these five tips:
- Make eye contact with the person you're talking to. Try to keep your facial expression open and sincere.
- Sit or stand up tall with a straight back. Speak clearly and firmly.
- Use your hands and facial expressions to highlight your most important points.
- Try not to sound as if you're asking a question when you're not.
- Don't use an apologetic tone of voice.
You'll be more comfortable if you practice these rules in front of a mirror or with a trusted person. When you practice, you can also hear your tone of voice.
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This is the beginning of a short series where we will look at various topics of the paranormal and Fortean variety and see if Christian Scripture has anything relevant to say about them.
First on our paranormal plate is Ghosts!
Since The Sci-Fi Channel's hit TV series Ghost Hunters hit the airwaves a few years ago investigations into the paranormal has gained in popularity. Seems like people are paying attention and a week does not go by lately when you see a news report of a local haunting. Here is one from my Youtube page that I recently put up that features an apparition caught on a security camera from a
As the popularity of Ghost hunting spreads it forces many people to take a hard look at their views of the afterlife and re-examine them in accordance with their long held traditions and religious faith. To many there is a conflict between the way they view subjects of the paranormal and what the teachers of dogma in their faith dictate.
A few weeks ago I received a letter from a woman who felt conflicted with her beliefs in the paranormal and her church's view on the supernatural:
Pastor Swope,
I have been struggling with my beliefs in the paranormal, ie.ghosts, spirits, demons, ufos, etc. My fascination with this subject has me questioning if God would or does approve? I truly believe that after death, we go somewhere, we are energy and energy cannot die, our souls evolve to a higher plain, albeit ,heaven or hell. I was raised catholic and consider myself Christian. Some Christian teachings forbid any affiliation or belief in ghosts, they insist all is demonic. I would like to know what your belief is on this subject. I am a huge fan of the show "Ghosthunters" and never miss an episode, am I sinning? Throughout my life strange things have happened to me that defied explanation, during my teenage years(I am 51),while babysitting is Levittown,PA, Red Rosa Gate to be exact, there was a spirit living in the house that played strange games, and scared me more often then not. My parents bought a home in
I have known many Christians who struggle with their belief in the paranormal and church teachings. But what does the Bible say about Ghostly apparitions? What are they? Is it heresy to believe such things?
Many Evangelical and Fundamental Christian writers (I would call them Theologians but with many it is quite evident that they have not had training in Biblical Scholarship past Sunday morning
It all comes down to what view the person has on the afterlife. Where do we go when we die? There are many references in the Bible that points to the destination of the person after death. Let's first look at these.
2 Corinthians 5:1,6-8
"For we know that if our earthly house this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
"We are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord."
Many people who argue against Ghosts as unbiblical point to verses 6-8. When we are dead, we are with God in heaven. So according to this view, there can be no such thing as a real haunting because the soul and spirit are in heaven at the point of death.
However that would be taking the scripture out of context. The Apostle Paul is writing this in a Roman jail. He is about to die. Christianity is an illegal religion at this time and those who align themselves with the group face torture or even death. Paul talks to the church at
The rapture is the Christian theological belief that Jesus will descend from heaven at the end of days and resurrect all His followers just as He was resurrected after He died. The mortal body will be replaced with a supernatural immortal body. Two of the main Biblical passages that give details about this are 1 Corinthians -58 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. These passages are lengthy so I will not include them in total here, if you wish to read them in their entirety please click on the passage and you will be redirected to them.
But these passages are telling when it comes to what happens to the persona after death.
1 Corinthians reads
"Behold, I will tell you a mystery; We shall not all sleep but we shall be changed."
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"But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope."
The term 'sleep' is a euphemism for death in Christian Scripture (John -14). The writer for all of these books is the Apostle Paul, so rather than supporting the idea that when we die we are with God in heaven he states that those who die 'sleep'. What does this mean? It refers to the body, not the spirit or soul. The body sleeps at death until it is changed into a new supernatural one at the end of days.
So what happens to our invisible part, the spirit or soul after death? Can the spirit still roam the Earth after death?
The Bible does talk about Ghosts, and the spirit of the dead returning to the earth.
In the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel chapter 28:7-25 we see Saul King of
Then the woman said, "Whom shall I bring up for you?" And he said, "Bring up Samuel for me." When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice. And the woman spoke to Saul, saying, "Why have you deceived me? For you are Saul!" And the king said to her, "Do not be afraid. What did you see?" And the woman said to Saul, "I saw a spirit ascending out of the earth." So he said to her, "What is his form?" And she said, "An old man is coming up, and he is covered with a mantle." And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground and bowed down. Now Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?"
The Bible clearly states that this is the Ghost of the prophet Samuel. Nowhere in the text does it state that he is otherwise. The spirit is the disembodied essence of the man, and he is recognizable. He is 'brought up' from the earth by the witch of Endor, brought from the grave to their presence.
According to the Old Testament, the concept of a Ghost or disembodies spirit of a deceased person is not only real, it is Scriptural.
What about the New Testament? A lot of Theological concepts evolve between the Testaments, such as Grace, Forgiveness and a host of others. What about the concept of a Ghost? Does this evolve as well after the teachings of Jesus?
Almost everyone has heard the story of Jesus walking on water, and if you ever went to Sunday School as a kid I am sure you additionally heard about Peter attempting to do the same and failing. This tale of trust and faith has been used for millennia to teach and encourage Christians. But just before the text talks about Peter's attempt to come to Jesus on the water the text tells us something unusual:
Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid." Matthew 14:25-27
The disciples thought Jesus was a ghost. And they were afraid. Now if ghostly apparitions are all demonic presences as some Christians report, why were the disciples afraid? Just a few chapters earlier Jesus had demonstrated how to exorcise evil spirits and then commissioned the disciples to go all over the land and do so. (Matthew 8:28-34, Matthew 10:1-4) Although not implicit in the text it would seem that they should have had some personal experience in exorcism by themselves. So why were they afraid? Because they believed in Ghosts-the disembodied spirits of the dead who still roam the earth. And not only that, Jesus did not rebuke them for thinking he was a Ghost, instead He just calmed them down and let them know it was Him. If the concept of a disembodied spirit is so unbiblical why did Jesus let his disciples believe such things exist without correction?
Christian Scripture itself attests to the validity of Ghosts, and supports the idea that they are the disembodied spirits of the dead. Later Bible readers and teachers have read into the text their preconceived notions instead of reading from the texts and basing their ideas from the Scripture itself. Cults do the same thing to make their religious claims seem legit.
But let no one fool you. Belief in Ghosts is Scriptural. And to turn a phrase that the Fundamentalists use against them I would say, "The Bible says it, I believe it, that settles it!"
Until next time,
Pastor Swope


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If there's one thing I love (besides my amazing husband and beautiful children), it's being pampered. Every woman out there, no matter how old, loves a spa day. It is one of the few times, as a mother, you can sit back and let someone else do the work.
Earlier today I went to my favorite little spa house in Connecticut for a Yon-Ka "Hydralessence Visage" treatment.
I am a huge fan of Yon-Ka (both their services and the products they make). Yes, they are expensive but for the price you pay, you get back 100x more in your skin and wellbeing.
I had my first experience with Yon-Ka when I was in Paris, France on my honeymoon, years ago. One of our relatives got me a full day at a luxury spa. Just thinking about that day makes me melt. It was one of the most relaxing, beautiful experiences of my life. From the sound of the water coming from the fresh well outside, to the aromatherapy and essential oils they used – I was hooked. It wasn't until I could find an english translator to help me figure out the products used that I realized who Yon-Ka is.
Apparently, they are part luxury skin care and part aromatherapy but there is something they use in their ingredients that truly invigorates all of your senses. The only thing I can compare my treatments to would be the feeling of relaxation and freshness that you get on a warm spring day, with no clouds in the sky. The sun lightly grazing your face. The wind blowing the beautiful smell of flowers into your nose… You just feel at peace.
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Arcadia(ärkā`dēə), region of ancient Greece, in the middle of the Peloponnesus, without a seaboard, and surrounded and dissected by mountains. The Arcadians, relatively isolated from the rest of the world, lived a proverbially simple and natural life. By far the largest city was megalopolismegalopolis
[Gr.,=great city], a group of densely populated metropolitan areas that combine to form an urban complex. It was first used in its modern sense by Jean Gottman (1957) to describe the huge urban area along the eastern seaboard of the United States from Boston to
..... Click the link for more information. , founded by Epaminondas. It had some political power, especially in the Arcadian League, but Arcadia as a whole was of little political significance. The independent mountaineers periodically fought against Spartan power, but did not cooperate well. Other cities were Mantinea, Tegea, Orchomenus, and Heraea.
Arcadia,city (1990 pop. 48,290), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mts.; inc. 1903. Manufactures include electronic equipment, fabricated metal products, pharmaceuticals, furniture, motors, and machinery. The Santa Anita racetrack and an arboretum are there.
mountainous region of ancient Greece; legendary for pastoral innocence of people. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 136; Rom. Lit.: Eclogues; Span. Lit.: Arcadia]
See: Pastoralism
1. a department of Greece, in the central Peloponnese. Capital: Tripolis. Pop.: 91 326 (2001). Area: 4367 sq. km (1686 sq. miles)
2. the traditional idealized rural setting of Greek and Roman bucolic poetry and later in the literature of the Renaissance


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Especially if they are a Forward Observer.
Sound does NOT travel in dungeons! It's a PROVEN FACT!!"
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Two Minds: One World
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Armand Rosamilia's Dying Days series is a staple of the zombie fiction genre. What started as an extreme series has turned into an excellent bit of genre art. The adventures of Darlene Bobich and the rest of the cast have been captivating readers for years and the journey came to a close in November with the release of Dying Days 9. The world of the undead in Florida is rich and vast. Armand crafted a place where we felt a connection to his characters and to their suffering. We cheered them on in their victories and cried with them in their defeats. The books were an escape from our world and have provided many readers hours of good old apocalyptic fun.
But now, it is all come to a close.
First, I want you to imagine a little background music and a voice over for you in your head. If you so choose, you can pick Morgan Freeman (if you've read the Hellmouth Trilogy by Armand, Jack Wallen, Jay Wilburn, and myself; you'd understand) or anyone else you want. I owe a debt of gratitude to Armand. He published my first story and his press also did the same with the first print of my first novella, In Memoriam. In the process, we became friends and have worked on other projects together. I am blessed to be able to call him a friend.
Since Armand was familiar with my work, he asked me if I wanted to write a story for an anthology he was putting together set in his Dying Days universe. I quickly set to work and created a tale about George and Harry as they went to check out an amusement park in Orlando. They find themselves in a fiefdom run by a maniac and his small circle of stooges. The fun in the amusement park is a labyrinth where people must entertain the peasants and Rendell, the ruler of the fiefdom.
The story ended, but the characters spoke to me.
George will never have the full story Darlene has, but I wanted to flesh him out. In the original story, The Happiest Kingdom on Earth, we get a little bit of the dynamic between George and Harry. When I sat back and thought about it, I realized there was more to their relationship then I had time to examine in the short story.
And thus, Dying Days: Death Sentence was born.
The book was born out of a love for the world Armand created and a passion for the characters I created to play in that world. It was also born out of a respect two minds have for each other as authors and friends. I never would have approached Armand about using my Dying Days characters in a book if I didn't think it was needed.
And at first, I wanted to tell the story apart from the Dying Days universe.
Armand politely disagreed.
He thought I should keep it in the cannon and expand from there. It meant a lot that an author who I respected as a publisher and a fellow author would put their trust in me to expand their world. When I was finished and he approved my vision, I knew I overcame my own doubts. This was not an easy process. I know Armand has a great group of readers who make up his fan base and I hope they accept and enjoy my entry into the world they enjoy. I left most of the mythology out of the first story and gave a few nods to things in the novel, but if the series on my end expands, it will tie closer to the one world.
I want to say a thank you to Armand for the chance to do this and to speak to you here in this forum. When you read the adventures of George, Harry, Nora, Frank, Greg, and Todd; I hope you feel for them and welcome them into the universe you know and love. There are more adventures awaiting the crew and once you wipe the tears away, we can pack our gear and head north. Not everything bad happened in Florida and we have plenty to explore together.
The book is available on Amazon right now. So, pick it up and have some good zombie holiday reading.
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By Kourtney Geers/Special to NJ.com
Riding the wave of the first evening's powerful and widely discussed speakers such as San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and Michelle Obama, the Democratic National Convention continues Wednesday evening with more highly anticipated appearances by leaders.
Below are quotes and video clips from this evening's speakers, which will be updated as the evening goes on.
"Simply, with a Republican Congress sitting shotgun, Mitt Romney will put the middle class on the roof and take us for a long, painful ride."-Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington
"Friends, we work on macro issues and the macaroni and cheese issues. When women are in the halls of power, our national debate reflects the needs and dreams of American families. Women leading mean that Congress is working to create jobs, make quality childcare more affordable and strengthen the middle class because we understand the American we love grows the economy and opportunity from the middle out, not the top down."
-Sen. Barbara Mikulski D-Maryland
"In order to cut taxes for millionaires and billionaires, Governor Romney will cut education for our nation's children. That's the choice in this election. They see education as an expense. President Obama sees it as an investment."
-Education Secretary Arne Duncan
"Mr. Romney and Mr. Ryan are campaigning for women's votes by saying that women need their help. OK, this is coming from two men who are committed to ending insurance coverage for birth control, who would turn over women's health care decisions over to our bosses and who won't even stand up for equal pay for women... But here's the good news. We already have a president who's on our side. President Obama understands women. He trusts women and on every single issue that matters to us, he stands with women. "
-Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America
On the Affordable Care Act: "We all share responsibility to ensure that this vital health care reform law is properly implemented and that all governors expand Medicaid coverage so that no more Margarets die from lack of care. This is part of my pro-life stance and the right thing to do."
-Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of Roman Catholic Social Justice Organization, NETWORK
"On immigration, Governor Romney's views... could not be more extreme. He says that we should make life so unbearable for 11 million people that they simply self-deport. What is that? He said that Arizona's immigration law should be a model for our country. Don't boo. Vote."
-Cristina Saralegui, Journalist, Actress, and Talk Show Host
"This election is about many things but if you want to understand the values of the two candidates, all you have to do is think about Benita, the beautiful lady that introduced me tonight. Governor Romney calls young people like her, at 27, illegal aliens. President Obama calls them dreamers."
-Cristina Saralegui, Journalist, Actress, and Talk Show Host
"I don't think Mitt Romney's a bad man. I don't fault him for the fact that some companies win and some companies lose. That's a fact of life. What I fault him for is making money without a moral compass. I fault him for putting profits before people like me. But that's just Romney economics."
-Randy Johnson, Former Employee at a Company Controlled by Bain Capital
"Your new president could be a man who stands by when a public figure tries to silence a private citizen with hateful slurs. A man who won't stand up to those slurs or any of the extreme bigoted voices in his own party."
– Sandra Fluke, Attorney and Women's Rights Activist
"The Republican vision is clear: I got mine, the rest of you are on your own. Republicans say they don't believe in government – sure they do. They believe in government to help themselves and their powerful friends."
– Elizabeth Warren, Candidate for US Senate, Massachusetts
"Mitt Romney's the guy who said corporations are people. No, Governor Romney, corporations are not people. People have hearts, they have kids, they get jobs, they get sick, they cry, they dance, they live, they love and they die. And that matters."
– Elizabeth Warren, Candidate for US Senate, Massachusetts
"I want to nominate a man who's cool on the outside, but burns for America on the inside."
– Bill Clinton, former President– Bill Clinton, former President
"We believe 'we're all in this together' is a far better philosophy than 'you're on your own.'"


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It's the first day of July, which means that Independence Day is right around the corner. It's never too early to start feeling patriotic or to showcase your love for this great nation. That's why we're having our first ever Most Patriotic Photo Contest. Just head on over to the Filters Fast Facebook page and post a photo on our wall of your most patriotic photo (or be creative and post a photo that you think best represents the spirit and freedom of America). The photo that receives the most "likes" wins a set of red, white, and blue water bottles.
To enter into the contest, just "like" our Facebook page and post a photo starting today Friday, July 1. As soon as your photo is published on our wall everyone will have a chance to vote on your photos by "liking" them. The voting will end at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 15, when we'll announce the winner of the water bottles. Also, if it's easier, you can also e-mail photos to [email protected]
Staying hydrated during those hot summer months can often be a difficult task, but now with this family set of water bottles, you can enjoy clean water anywhere. Representing the colors that best embody the United States, we'll include the sporty Klean Kanteen 18 oz Bottle & Sport Cap 2.0 – Red , the Filters Fast 16oz Filtered Water Bottle for clean water, and the Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup – 12 oz Ocean Blue for the little one in the household. Klean Kanteen bottles are BPA-free and made of food-grade stainless steel for optimum quality and the Filters Fast water bottle features a built-in cartridge for filtering impurities from water on the go. Together these items represent a nearly $50 value.
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Updates? Ya mean the Hall? Not on the phone.
Gonna do any updates while you're around~? =w=
To you too, Acutie!
*curls up into a ball in the corner*
w-well I think I better head in now; 4 am now
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Good night and have a nice day bud!
It's because he was a ghost and came back to life. Now he can spread his evil everywhere once more. His stupid, stupid evil.
FREAKING NAPPA! I swear he seems to stalk me wherever I go
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Oh my god. You dreamed of DBZA. NAPPA KILLED ALL THE WHALES!!! TTmTT
Very true! Though my dreams are getting a little odd as of late; I dreamt I was on a sort of rollercoaster ride over an ocean and I saw the whole sea littered with the floating carcasses of Blue Whales... First time I ever dreamt something like that (well maybe my zombie apocalyptic dreams count)
Yeah, I have a lot on my paws. But you should be getting to sleep little missy! Sleep is important for one's health! (Well, dreaming more than sleeping.)
Yay for multitasking! Sounds like you have your hands full~


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For more than a century and a half, the world's most accomplished pianists have preferred to express their musical genius on Steinway & Sons pianos. The list includes the giants in classical, jazz, and popular music; the men and women who have shaped the world's musical heritage. Today, more than 98 percent of the world's active concert pianists choose to perform on Steinway pianos. The joy of playing and owning a Steinway piano, however, is not the exclusive domain of the virtuosi. Rather, it is a world open to all who share a love of music, fine craftsmanship, and enduring quality.
That which distinguishes Steinway pianos, more than all else, is summed up in our dedication to a single ideal: make the finest pianos in the world. It has never entered our minds to compromise quality. Where some have substituted mass-produced, synthetic components to speed production or reduce costs, we apply technologies and new materials only when they provide proven enhancements in the piano. We adhere to these principles for one reason — compromise quality, and you risk the sound, the touch, and ultimately, the integrity of the instrument.
Unlike other manufacturers that mass-produce their uprights, Steinway & Sons uprights are handcrafted in the same factory as our grand pianos, using the same techniques, conditioning processes, and craftsmen. The result is the world's finest upright, living up to the Steinway & Sons name in every respect. Our upright pianos take advantage of over 125 patented features and processes, including our patented Diaphragmatic® soundboard, Accelerated Action® and Hexagrip® pinblock.


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The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) has agreed to implement major capital improvements and upgrades to resolve alleged longstanding violations of the Clean Water Act at 126 drinking water plants across the island and violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act at three others, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced this week. Most of the communities served by the drinking water treatment plants that will be upgraded under the agreement are in low-income communities.
The agreement, filed in federal court in the District of Puerto Rico, requires PRASA to implement measures to properly handle harmful pollution from 126 drinking water treatment plants that discharge into Puerto Rico's lakes, rivers and streams, some of which are sources of drinking water. The work required by the agreement, when fully implemented by PRASA, is estimated to cost more than $195 million.
PRASA also will pay a $1.02 million civil penalty and spend more than $2.5 million to improve the water quality of either Lake Toa Vaca or both Lake Toa Vaca and Lake Cidra. The consent decree replaces two prior agreements between PRASA and the federal government, one from 1995 and one from 2001. It provides for a comprehensive and integrated set of measures aimed at ending PRASA's cycle of past violations.
EPA estimates that the agreement will reduce by 15 million pounds annually the amount of suspended solids discharged into Puerto Rico's lakes, rivers and streams, some of which are sources of drinking water. In addition, discharges of residual chlorine will be reduced by an estimated 600,000 pounds per year and discharges of total phosphorous will be reduced by about 250,000 pounds per year.
Under the consent decree, PRASA will implement multiple capital improvement projects and other upgrades at 126 drinking water treatment plants and related systems over the next 15 years. PRASA will complete 291 short-, mid-, and long-term capital improvement projects, which will include the construction of 34 treatment systems at facilities that currently are discharging untreated sludge into local waterways, installation of flow meters and high-level indicators at all PRASA facilities, improvements to sampling locations, capacity evaluations at over 50 facilities, implementation of an island-wide preventive maintenance program and facility operator training.
PRASA's efforts to improve the water quality of either Lake Toa Vaca or both Lake Toa Vaca and Lake Cidra will address the growing amount of nutrients in the lakes, both of which are drinking water sources for portions of Puerto Rico. As a supplemental environmental project, PRASA will set aside $2.2 million to design and construct an aeration system that will increase oxygen levels in the lakes and an additional $324,000 to operate and maintain the system. This project, when implemented, will enhance the condition of the aquatic ecosystem and restore the water quality of the lakes.
The consent decree, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, is subject to a 30-day public comment period and approval by the federal court.


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BMW Motorrad has a introduced new battery charger for charging and maintaining all types of motorcycle batteries.
High-quality, microprocessor controlled battery charger and maintainer protecting the battery during long periods of storage.
-Suitable for:
--Ordinary lead-acid and maintenance-free (gel or AGM) batteries with capacities between 6 and 25 Ah
--Motorcycles with CAN bus technology
-Charging from the motorcycle's on-board socket or with the included adaptor cable connected directly to the battery terminals
--Fully automatic, controlled by the microprocessor
--The charger can remain connected for long periods. Charging cycles are run, the battery is monitored and recharged as necessary
-Protection against short circuit, polarity reversal and overload
-Display of battery charge status and charger activity
--Touchpad controls for changing settings
Technical data
-Operating voltage: 110V/60Hz AC (wrong plug pictured)
-Charge voltage: 12V DC
-Maximum charge current: 2.5 A
-Charge termination voltage: 14.4V DC
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Archer Awards
Kathy Braun
Human resources manager,
FROM THE NOMINATION: Kathy Braun is charged with an unenviable task: making sure employees at 750 independent Proforma offices nationwide — a nearly 50% increase in employees since her arrival at the company five years ago — all are representing the Independence company in the same professional manner.
Proforma franchisees offer graphic communication solutions through commercial printing, promotional products and other services.
The company "demands a talented and dedicated staff to ensure its franchise owners' needs are consistently met," the nomination said.
"Communicating the importance of this philosophy begins with a potential employee's first contact with Proforma — in many cases, Kathy Braun," it said.
With Proforma's overall growth came an expansion of its human resources department, through which Ms. Braun implemented new standards in performance evaluation, management diversity, internal and external communication expectations, and coaching plans. Those efforts resulted in a 45% decrease in the company's turnover rate.
"Communication barriers existed both within and among departments that needed to be broken down to ensure smoother functioning," Ms. Braun was quoted as saying in the nomination.
In addition, Ms. Braun has used her talents to spearhead Proforma's charitable campaigns.
Employees have embraced the Adopt-A-Family program and have helped provide hot breakfasts to the homeless at the West Side Catholic Center. Ms. Braun also leads Proforma outside its local area with creative drives to support the troops.
"Energetic and always ready with a smile, Kathy makes you want to work for Proforma — and to perform well while working there," the nomination said.


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Vision Statement
The University of Northern Colorado strives to be a leading student-centered university that promotes effective teaching, lifelong learning, the advancement of knowledge, research, and a commitment to service. Graduates are educated in the Liberal Arts and professionally prepared to live and contribute effectively in a rapidly changing, technologically advanced society.
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As a Doctoral university: Higher Research Activity, the University of Northern Colorado's graduate programs emphasize advanced scholarship within a discipline and acquisition of professional abilities for career advancement. Graduate education includes a variety of master's degrees that complement the University's mission and purposes and a select number of doctoral programs that emphasize scholarship and research, clinical practice, pedagogy, or performance. The University provides a full range of student support services and recreational opportunities. The James A. Michener Library and the Music Library provide information resources through sophisticated technology and established collections.
Values, Purposes and Goals
The University provides services that support equal learning opportunities for all students. Learning occurs in an environment characterized by small classes taught by full-time faculty. UNC faculty, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, subscribe to a teacher/scholar model in which excellence in instruction is complemented by activities in scholarship and service. Support for the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, scholarship and service is provided through University programs, policies and practices.
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Academic integrity is valued and expected;
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Teaching and learning flourish;
Diversity of thought and culture is respected;
Intellectual freedom is preserved; and
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Purposes and Goals
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to the following purposes and goals. To prepare a well educated citizenry whose understanding of issues enables them to be contributing members of a rapidly changing, technologically advance, diverse society.
To prepare undergraduate students
- Students will acquire a solid foundation of general knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences.
- Students will develop a variety of competencies in critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and current technology.
- Students will develop an appreciation for diversity, citizenship, artistic expression, and a positive, healthy lifestyle through educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs.
- Students will develop a life-long commitment to scholarship and service.
- Students will acquire depth of knowledge in a specialized scholarly discipline.
- Students will acquire the knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers and/or advanced scholarly work.
- Students will master methods of inquiry to acquire deeper understanding of their discipline.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional standards and practice.
To prepare graduate students in specialized fields of study
- Students will acquire an appreciation for and ability to work in an increasingly diverse population.
- Students will engage in scholarly activity, research, and creative endeavors to advance the knowledge and practices of the discipline.
- Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills consistent with the professional preparation and standards of the discipline.
- Students will develop a commitment to scholarship and life-long learning.
- Students will develop those competencies essential to assuming leadership positions in their professional fields.


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Project Angel Heart's 4 millionth meal, and ways to spread holiday cheer
Project Angel Heart served its 4 millionth meal today. It was lasagne, prepared by executive chef Jon Emanuel in honor of the very first entree that the nonprofit organization dished out to a handful of clients 20 years ago.
Performers from Colorado Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" were on hand to help Emanuel present the commemorative meal to Rita, who has been a Project Angel Heart client sincce being diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia a year ago. Rita was accompanied by her son, Gabriel, and granddaughter, Lettie.
Project Angel Heart cooks prepare nutritious meals for nearly 800 Coloradans weekly who are coping with life-threatening illness. Each freshly prepared meal is home-delivered by a network of volunteers, at no cost, in an effort to improve the quality of life for individuals whose health situation leaves them unable to access or prepare meals themselves.
* On Saturday, Delta Eta Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity hosts its first Toys For Tots Christmas Celebration at the Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, 3334 Holly St. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. and members are prepared to distribute 2,500 toys to children, up to age 13, from low-income families.
"It's important to remember our neighbors who have felt the impact of a struggling economy during this time of year," says event organizer Scott Mitchell, the president of Delta Eta Boule. "Every child deserves a Christmas, and the members of Delta Eta Boule are proud to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots program to bring them one that they will hopefully remember."
In addition to receiving toys, the children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus, learn to make holiday crafts and much more. "We look forward to seeing the smiles on the children's faces that day, as that will be a priceless gift for our entire organization," Mitchell adds.
* Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic has enlisted some of his musical colleagues to participate in the Dec. 22 Denver Acoustic Christmas: A Concert for Charity, at the Ogden Theatre. Isaac Slade and Joe King from the Fray, plus Matt Morris and members of Bop Skizzum, the Flobots and OneRepublic will be on stage to raise money for The Denver Santa Claus Shop, Children's Hospital Colorado and Food Bank of the Rockies.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts an hour later. A toy drive will be conducted outside the Ogden before the show. Tickets are $39.50 for general admission and $150 for VIP, which includes a meet-and-greet cocktail party with OneRepublic after the concert. For tickets, visit Axs.com.
* Arc Thrift Stores and Big O Tires have teamed up for the fifth annual Treads for Threads Clothing Drive, and donations of warm winter clothing and outerwear can be dropped off at any of the 33 Big O Tires locations along the Front Range through the end of December. The donations will be distributed by Arc Thrift Stores and Volunteers of America on Jan. 16, which is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
* Eleven employees, former employees and friends of CoBiz Financial has made 48 blankets for Project Linus, a 16-year-old national organization that began in Parker. As cartoonist Charles Schulz's Linus character from the PEANUTS® comic strip was comforted by his blanket, Project Linus strives to do the same and more for children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need. They utilize volunteer "blanketeers," such as CoBiz Financial's employee group.
The CoBiz Needlers is led by Mary Perrott Smith. Members include current employees Cyl Hunter, Michele Dunn, Stacy Willems and Brittney Penrose; former employee Julie Mathis, and CoBiz friends Cindy Summers, Marlene Maurer, Jeanne Cannon, Sharon Deuell and Cindy Edwards.
To learn more about volunteering with Project Linus, visit projectlinus.org
* Southwest Airlines has partnered with Concerts for Kids to sponsor a holiday toy and sock drive that benefits Sun Valley Youth Center and Volunteers of America. Anyone bringing an unwrapped toy or a new pair of socks to the airline-sponsored ice skating rink at 16th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver this month will receive a free skate rental. A representative from Concerts for Kids will visit the rink daily to collect the donations and wrap the toys for distribution at the youth center. The socks go to clients served by Volunteers of America. The goal is to collect 4,000 items. To learn more about rink hours and its entertainment offerings, visit southwestRink.com
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By Jean-Bernard Hyppolite
Barbara Martino, 72, encompasses the spirit of Chestnut Hill. Born in Philadelphia, Barbara, who graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 1960, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, has devoted much of her time and effort since her graduation to the college and the area in general. This includes using her education to help others.
"I get a lot of peace out of doing it, and that's why I volunteer," she said.
Barbara's contributions to Chestnut Hill College are extensive. She is the school's current Chair of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee of the Board. She was the President of the Alumnae Association between 1982 and 1984. Barbara cemented her leadership with the school when she was the Chair of Chestnut Hill College's first Capital Campaign from 1989 to 1992, which exceeded its goal of $4 million by raising over $5 million, thus beginning the renewal of the college's science laboratories. This all led to Barbara earning the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Alumnae Association in 2001. Then, in 2004 she was a recipient of the Eleanor Dolan, Class of 1928, Award for outstanding Services to Chestnut Hill College.
"I spent a lot of time and effort there because it's a great school," Martino exclaimed. "In the last eight or nine years I think it's gotten its place on the map since we went co-educational, and we purchased the property at Sugarloaf across the road. We're now at Division II of the NCAA, so, it's a school that's on the move. The graduate school is always filled. We graduate anywhere between 12 and 18 Ph.D's every year. It grew from a small independent Catholic woman's college to what it is today, and it is still growing."
Barbara has a Hall dedicated to her efforts. As noted in a previous article in the Local, Barbara D'Lorio Martino Hall was completed in October of 2000. It houses "smart" classrooms, the Connelly Telecommunications Center, and serves both the CHC basketball and women's volleyball team. The Ann Rusnack Sorgenti Arena lies on the lower level and is a multi-purpose venue that features two sets of retractable bleachers that seat up to 450 fans for an athletic competition.
"I'm honored; it's a building that wasn't named after a deceased Sister of Saint Joseph," laughed Barbara, noting that other buildings on the campus are named after deceased Sisters of Saint Joseph.
"I'm a living non-sister of Saint Joseph. It's all very good, and I was happy that we were able to contribute to that. It was the first building on that campus in 40 years. We hadn't built anything since I graduated in 1960.
"I put a lot of store in the education I received, both in high school and at Chestnut Hill College. I felt there were so many worthy people who can't afford the college education," explained Barbara, who noted that she and her husband, Dr. Rocco Martino, started a foundation called the Barbara Rocco Martino Foundation that fully supports Catholic education.
"We have about 100 Martino scholars at this point throughout not only Pennsylvania but elsewhere. That's a feeling of happiness that we can help somebody out." Barbara has made her presence known in the education of her four sons as well. She also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Neumann College, where she was the commencement speaker in 1991.
Barbara has held many positions within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia including: member of the Council of Managers for Development as Chair of the Strategic Planning committee and Co-Chair of the Special Gifts Committee of the Catholic Charities Appeal in 1992. Barbara has received the Papal Honor of the Cross, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope John Paul II, and more. She was elevated to Lady Grand Cross in 1995 and also represented the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania between 1999 and 2004.
"There's a Jesuit saying that we are men and women for others. If you're not thinking of others or trying to help others, than there's no real self-satisfaction," said Barbara, who encourages others to volunteer and contribute in whatever causes they find worthwhile.
In regards to the current contentious Sugarloaf controversy involving Chestnut Hill College and some of the nearby neighbors, Barbara believes the school has a well thought out plan that would benefit the community.
Barbara has been married for almost 50 years to Rocco Martino. Together they have four sons: Peter, Joseph, Paul and John. They currently reside in Villanova.


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Former MTV veejay and podcasting entrepreneur Adam Curry appears to have been caught anonymously editing the podcasting entry on Wikipedia to remove credit from other people and inflate his role in its creation.
When someone edits Wikipedia without logging in to a user account, the IP address is recorded to guard against abuse. Four times this year, an IP address controlled by Curry, 126.96.36.199, has made revisions involving the early history of podcasting.
On Feb. 5, someone at Curry's address removed a sentence crediting Stephen Downes with distributing MP3 audio files over RSS:
The recovery of MP3 links from distributed weblogs and distribution of the aggregated list using RSS had been demonstrated by Stephen Downes's [5] Ed Radio [6], launched June 9, 2004.
On the same day, Curry wasn't getting sufficient props in another sentence, "Podcasting was developed, according to Curry [7] in August, 2004," and it was edited to correct this injustice: "Podcasting was developed thanks to Adam Curry's original iPodder script and the success it fostered since [7] August, 2004."
On Nov. 3, a sentence was removed that credited Kevin Marks with programming a podcasting script:
At the first Harvard BloggerCon conference, October 4-October 5, 2003, Kevin Marks demonstrated a script to download RSS enclosures to iTunes and synchronise them onto an iPod[6], something Adam Curry had been doing with Radio Userland and Applescript.
This paragraph also got the axe:
Curry's and Winer's podcasts, including several months of collaboration they called "Trade Secrets," spread interest in podcasting among other widely-read bloggers. Amateur blogs and open source developers continued as important factors in the popularization of podcasting before and after professional broadcasters and entrepreneurs with business plans adopted the form.
These edits were spotted by Marks and Wikipedia editor Jeremy Hunsinger, who remarked, "For some reason a person at 22.214.171.124 keeps removing vital material that explains some of the history of the development of podcasting."
I was appointed to the RSS Advisory Board in 2004 at the same time as Curry, so you might expect that I'd have a personal perspective on the glory hog. But we've never really worked together. The only contribution he made on the board, appropriately enough, was to write his member bio.
By my recollection, Curry sparked the podcasting boom in three significant ways: He persuaded Dave Winer to add the enclosure element to RSS 2.0 in 2001, created a popular podcast and released an Applescript hack as open source that led to the first standalone podcasting client. But he was never a developer on iPodder (now known as Juice), so he might want to squeeze those guys into the encyclopedia on his next editing run.


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beautiful book,
smallest forest,
after leaf…
–Pablo Neruda's Ode to The Book
My name is Nat. I'm Filipina-American. I live with my Russian husband—a writer and adventurer of epic proportions—and our fat cat, Dude, on a fishing trawler in crocodile-infested Darwin, NT, Australia.
Born a dreamer, though life has taught me to balance that with a dark brand of cynicism. If I had a "super power" I think it would be my sense of humor. Oh, and cleaning is my secret talent.
I'm a bookbinder, mainly, though I will frequently dabble my fingers in a dozen other pies, besides.
I feel compelled to articulate living and loving with my hands, love the challenge of learning something new or figuring out how to turn my imagination into real things, and I love the singular quality of the handmade, creative, and self-reliant life.
"And I said, with rapture,
here is something I can study all my life,
and never understand."
—Samuel Beckett, Moloy


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Although accomplished bike racer and master tailor Maurizio Castelli founded Castelli Cycling in 1974, the brand can trace its roots in cycling back near the dawn of the 20th century. Maurizio's father Armando was a tailor for icons of the Italian sports world, and taught Maruzio his craft. Armando counted cyclists like the legendary Fausto Coppi among his clients, and that proximity to greatness led his son to develop an interest in bicycle racing that led to him branching out on his own to found Castelli Cycling.
Maurizio's penchant for innovation was first realized when, in 1977, he built the world's first pair of Lycra cycling shorts, and in the process, revolutionized cycling clothing forever. His sense of flair was no less pronounced, and the combination of a standout aesthetic and a racer's sense of functionality earned Castelli a legion of followers that continues to this day.
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This project will redesign the Downtown Square to create a larger, more functional and inviting public space. The project will include evaluation of design concepts such as replacement of the large reflecting pool with a central fountain, raising the grade of the Plaza to street level, and creating a more flexible and functional space for large gatherings as well as individual activity.
This project is a component of the Downtown Redevelopment Implementation Plan and will be implemented in conjunction with the Downtown Streetscape and Transit-Oriented Connectivity Projects, and with public/private redevelopment efforts. For more information on this project, contact the Planning and Community Development Department at 972-205-2445.
A public meeting was held on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Garland Central Library to present proposed design concepts for the redevelopment of the Downtown Square, refined from the September 2016 meeting.
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Sustainability is an integral part of Axis' long term strategy. With a specific focus on business conduct, social and environmental responsibility, we seek to minimize impacts, create a healthy working environment, eradicate corruption and ensure respect for human rights.
We've published an annual sustainability report since 2010, and since 2014 we have followed the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4. Axis is also a signatory of the UN Global Compact and wholeheartedly supports its ten principles on human rights, anti-corruption, the environment and labor.
Sustainability throughout the value chain
Creating a more sustainable world begins with design. That's why sustainability is one of our key drivers when developing new network video products and solutions.
With sustainability embedded in our approach, we have successfully introduced several innovative, energy-efficient technologies, including our award-winning Lightfinder technology. We have also reduced product packaging, improved logistics flows and formed partnerships with suppliers based in or close to our markets.
In our product design, we seek to use environmentally friendly, easily recyclable materials wherever possible, and we carry out life cycle analyses (LCAs) to understand our products' full impacts.
Business ethics throughout the value chain
We are committed to conducting business in an honest, fair and transparent way. In addition to being signatories of the UN Global Compact, we have our own Code of Conduct to ensure rules are followed.
As a company that exports globally, we have to be vigilant about corruption. Our stance on this is clear: we do not tolerate any form of bribery or corruption. This is reinforced by our anti-corruption policy, our educational program for all employees and our Standard Distributor Agreement.
For more information, read our
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John "Ice" Takahashi's final job for The Circle has an unexpected hitch in it; he's fallen for an innocent civilian and his enemies know it. With his mission in a shambles, he'll do anything to protect her, including kill. So how can a man without honor prove he's worthy of her love?
Lena Matthews feels like she's playing with fire by dating the mysterious Master J. He's exotic, dangerous, and exactly what she needs in her boring life. With the bad guys bearing down on them, she discovers a whole new world of sensuality that binds her heart to his forever.
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As the hostess led them to their seats, a nice looking man stood a few tables over and waved at John. "Takahashi, come and sit with us."
John lightly touched her arm. "Lena, I'm sorry, but they're old friends, and I must accept their invitation." He placed an arm around her waist.
"I understand. It'll be nice to meet friends of yours."
He grunted as if in approval and squeezed her to his side.
She'd meant it. Though she looked forward to talking with John one on one, friends were more apt to repeat stories that would show her layers of the man. Considering how quiet John had proven to be at this point, she hadn't counted on learning much about him tonight.
The striking auburn-haired woman sitting next to the handsome man frowned at John as if she couldn't place him and then switched her attention to Lena. The coldness in the woman's green eyes caused Lena to hesitate and only John's assuring touch helped her move forward.
"Lena, let me introduce you to Collin and his wife, Olivia. They run a local adoption agency. This is my special friend, Lena." John held out the chair for her next to the window, across from Olivia, and then he sat next to her across from Collin.
"Ice!" The woman blurted out and then turned to her husband, hitting his shoulder. "His hair isn't neon blue or long. I didn't recognize him."
"It has been a while," John said without looking at Lena. "I prefer John."
Ice? She could see someone calling him that. His calm manner probably came across to most as a cold disposition, but she saw the warmth underneath his self-control.
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Hey, when's a better time to take a look at John Madden in these rankings than the beginning of May? We can't think of a more apt moment in time.
Our favorite anecdote about John Madden is that, in the days after 9/11 when no one could fly, Madden was riding around the country with Peggy Fleming. That story boggles our mind. Of course, the reason Madden doesn't fly is because of a crash involving players at his alma mater Cal Poly in 1960. (Though he did fly until 1979, when he had a panic attack on a flight. We know he feels; when one of the stations on JetBlue isn't working, we lose our freaking mind.)
We love this shot of Madden; we forget he didn't always look so old.
By the way, this vote is for Madden himself, not Frank Caliendo's impersonation of Madden.
So: Do you like the John Madden? Do you not like the John Madden? Let's hear it.


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It is an old European tradition. Every day of the year is someone's Name Day. People all across Europe have been celebrating their first names for centuries in the same way you celebrate your birthday.
Just ask yourself this simple question: How many people know your first name?
Can you imagine this group of people coming over once a year to shower you with gifts and throw you the best party you have ever encountered?
All in celebration of your Name Day.In effect, it is like having a second birthday. And yes, nobody will ask you about your age!
Europeans not only have birthdays, but Name Day as well. Birthdays are usually celebrated just in immediate family. Name Days, however are widely known and celebrated.
Each first name is assigned to one day of the calendar, based on religious traditions, historical events, birthday of a famous person who had the same first name, or on other facts.
For example, the church feast of Saint Michael is held on September 29th, and as a result the Name Day for Michael is on September 29th. In some countries (Greece) Name day is more important than birthday. Gifts include flowers, chocolate, bottle of good wine etc.
It wasn't easy finding a place for every one of the names. After selecting over 2,000 of the most popular first names in the United States and Canada, we spent eight solid months researching North American history so that we could place this new set of names on the proper dates.
For instance, we chose Name Day for George on February 22. This is the day when George Washington, the first president of the Unites States, was born.
As you can see, Europeans are proud when it comes to celebrating their names. It was important to us to make Name Day celebration for you, in a truly American way.
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