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so i dont usually get the pleasure to surf barrels, but whenever it does start barreling, at the spot i surf, its right over about a foot of water ontop of rock reef. and the last time i pulled in, i didnt make it, and i got tossed straight onto dry reef on my head, and had to get my head glued. haha. i surf this spot whenever its breaking (natural bridges, santa cruz), and whever it starts barreling right next to that shelf reef, i always want to pull in, but im always scared that if i do i wont make it out. ive had some really close calls.
point is, i was watching some guy, and he pulled intoa closout barrel right over the shallow ass part that breaks right onto dry reef, and i thought to myself "oh hes gonna eat poop", but somehow the wave collapsed on him and he popped up pretty much right where it closed out on him. he didnt get dragged over the reef at all, like i did. so i was wondering how the hell did he do this??? how did he manage to not get thrown like i did? i know you can jump off the board and try to dive under the wave in closeouts, but that can only be done in deeper water. this literally breaks almost on dry reef. and he didnt jump off his board either he held on all the way.
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Hello Ms. Griscti and Mr. Nobelhorse,
I've been following your discussion, and it's been helpful in setting D&F concepts into my memory banks. Discussion is always a helpful support for text, and the internet really does give us a universal classroom.
Because of the multiple quotes in your exchange posts, I'm avoiding direct quotes in my reply to lessen the confusion. I'm not going to attempt of offer my thoughts on the various configurations except that for enclosure in a large stellium, it seems that each planet should be considered individually. I don't see any problem with viewing each enclosed planet as an individual entity enclosed by the two adjoining planets. (For the moment, this is ignoring intervention.)
So in Jack Parr's chart if we have Ares/Helios/Aphrodite/Zeus, Helios would be enclosed between Ares and Aphrodite, and Aphrodite would be enclosed by Helios and Zeus. (etc.)
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My usually open-minded, seemingly tolerant friend Paul disappointed me greatly in his post-discussion interview. With a suspicious and troubling tone, he seems to conclude that perhaps he "shouldn't be friends" with me if I don't share his personal values. Huh?? Perhaps he prefers the "Don't ask, don't tell" model of the military. Now I'm sure Paul hates the discriminatory practice of this policy as much as I do; but ironically, his primetime example of "snap" judgment, and overall vibe of intolerance, enflames but does not educate; something the Councilmember warns us against. That vibe seeks to shut down differences, not understand them. Gay or straight, reactions like his are what some of the most conservative members of Congress and Pentagon brass use to stoke fear and stifle needed change. I believe the opposite: that we must bravely engage each other, openly discuss the hard issues, learn, and then accept and/or tolerate our differences. I pick my friends based on how they treat me, not how much they agree with me.
It's ironic that while the Housewives are on TV discussing gay rights and equality with our local officials, this week in real time the Senate has just re-squashed efforts to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" legislation. Essentially, it seems that Congress and the military don't want there to be open, honest dialogue about the rights of ALL soldiers. Gay men and women
who put their lives on the line for their country should not have to defend themselves from their country based on fear and ignorance. Discrimination or lack of equality in ANY area of human rights, and certainly in public service, is just plain WRONG!!
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As if in surreal slow motion, I watch as the pot boils over with Cat and Erika. Drama at a kids ice cream social—OMG! Although the time and place was inappropriate, I understood where Erika was coming from. You too have witnessed the brash, impolite, sometimes mean comments that Cat has unleashed. And Erika called it on the carpet. I was most surprised by Cat's reaction -- crumbling, crying and involving her kids. I expected the "tough girl with the quick tongue" to tell Erika to "kiss her a---" and keep it moving. I know Erika as a good friend -- and a very direct person with a kind spirit. She'd just had enough. Most of us have had one of those moments when someone took you "there."
Lessons learned: 1) If you can dish it -- be prepared to take it and 2) tolerance (once again). While there is no excuse for bad behavior, seek FIRST to understand.
Bottom line: LOVE yourself; have the COURAGE to show respect and tolerance for ALL. On this, can we all agree?
I know a lot of people disagree with your position, but I respect you, not only for taking it, but for the WAY you did it. Paul's attitude was inappropriate. You and your husband were respectful and seemed open to dialogue and differing views. Paul's reaction did nothing the progress the conversation.
i get so tired of hearing my pastor says orits in the bible...The constitution plainly says right to happyness...come on people get with the times Stop judging...the bible says judge not but everyone does it on a daily basis.... Its time to grow up and be adults...the same thing went on when the african americans fought for equality....so lets be equal
Being a person of color and also a gay male, I do respect everyone's opinion. Stacie has a right to her opinion and so does her husband. I was raised in a Roman Catholic family and I was always taught as a catholic to let people live and be happy. The only person that I have to answer to is my God. And unfortunately, that's the only opinion I truly care about. I will not let anyone tell me that I can not marry or love who I want.
Stacie, You are my favorite housewife. You are intelligent,compassionate and a wonderful role model for all women.
I love the Turner family. They seem to be grounded and so real. Stacie is a strong woman and I admire her so much.
I totally agree with you, about your veiws. The Bible surely said in Genesis 2-21-24 Abam and his wife Eve. Just because we may, are may not have Gay friends, does not mean that we have to agree with Gay marriages.
Stacie you are THE epitome of what a woman, wife, friend, homie, and mom should be. I admire you and you are a brave lady.
Seriously? Erika was so out of line. It would be one thing if it wasn't an event with your kids but she unnecessarily attacked Cat for no reason. She was hostile and mean. You as a hostess should have nipped it instead of letting Cat leave CRYING!! Especially in front of her children. Erika has the negative energy. Cat owns what she says. What's Erika's excuse?
We are all entitled to are beliefs and opinions, so don't feel the need to justify yours. Despite what some people would like to believe, marriage is not solely a religious institution, but civil institution ,a system of rules to handle the granting of property rights. As a civil institution, it has existed since ancient Roman and Greek times. Most marriages in the world were, until very recently, Arranged Marriages, for this purpose - business arrangements that were economic liaisons for growing family wealth, rather than love or even procreation. While the "holiness" of marriage was recognized in Christianity early on (in Eph. 23-32, for instance), the actual marriage as a ceremony and a sacrament within the church did not take place until the 12th century. This is why I have no problem with a law to allow Gay marriages, as it is more of a civil law to protect the partners in their property and personal rights ( such as visiting in the hospital while ill, or even being able to bury the one you love, and Gays can have that denied )
I truly enjoy you and your husband on the show . Hope you will continue being REAL and out spoken.
I am a big fan of you and your husbands BUT I was very dissappointed that you didn't do a better job of refereeing the situation between Cat and Erica. As the hostess, you should have risen to the occasion and stopped the whole the confrontation before it got so far. I thought Erica was way out of line and she just wouldn't let it go. We got it, she thinks Cat is crass and doesn't like her style. We don't need her to reinforce it EVERY time she's on camera. Is that the only reason she's on camera? Just curious.....
Stacie, I like you...but your logic is unreasoned. You defend your position against marriage by saying that your family will be supportive of whomever your sister-in-law chooses to marry. But the point of a law is not to consider how it will affect you, but rather how it will affect the greater community that we are all a part of. Not everyone has a supportive family, not every law or policy is written to grant rights to partners as married people. Do you realize that wills can be legally contested sot that estranged family members can collect what was intended for a gay spouse?
Stacie: I'm shocked and saddened that you do not understand two loving adults wanting to be married and have all the rights you have. There was a time when you would never have been allowed to marry a white man. Was that discrimination? Of course it was. And yet you can discriminate against gay marriage today and not see the parallel? As for your religion: "He's Got the WHOLE world in his hands." Remember that.
As a Christian I find I've had to hold my tongue in so many situations. Thanks for pointing out that tolerance has to go both ways. Just a little FYI, it would be re-quash, re-squash. Definition of QUASH: to supress or extinguish summarily and completely.
Thank you Stacie and Jason, Many want to disregard God's Word to and live their lives on their own terms. However, just like life, God has laws and rules He expect us to abide by. Just because you choose not to live by them does not mean they don't exist. We all have free will, but how we choose to live does not change what God expects from us. My daughter whom I love unconditionally is gay; God loves her unconditionally also, but that does not change His Word. I really like the way you took your stand without being jugemental or "preachy".
You do not have to defend or explain yourself..I AGREE.if it is ok to say GAy MArriage is right then IT IS ALSO OKAY TO SAY ITS NOT OKAY--I don't understand why its not okay for people who are against it to say they are not! It pisses me off to think that because I believe marriage is between a man and a woman, I cant even say so b/c I will be ridiculed for it..so its not right And I APPRECIATE you for standing on your beliefs
Great comments Stacy. I totally understand where you are coming regarding the definition of marriage. It's not so much that I believe that is the only definition but that I have struggled as a straight person trying to understand the plight of my fellow gay citizens based on what I have been taught. Anyway, you seem to have been very understanding regarding Paul and he should be equally understanding of you.
Your friend Erika is rude! She is not one of the housewives so why is she even on the show? I will forever turn off the show whenever you all choose to have her on again. Cat is who she is, and the British are a bit more straight forward than you might be used to. After reading her blog, you need to tell your friend to leave her alone because Cat obviously has her own issues to deal with. As for your views on marriage, stay strong in your convictions. It takes a strong person to voice an opinion that might be contrary to what others might think.
Such an eloquently written response to a VERY controversial topic and situation! I wholeheartedly agree with EVERYTHING that you said... It is a difficult responsibility to have to be both a strong and consistent role model for your children AND a reality tv personality... I feel your pain!
As I watched this episode, I found it ironic that Erika called out Cat for "being mean" and "negative," when you, Stacie, were actually the one that originated the comments about how Mary seemed to baby her daughter, Lolly. Cat just seemed to be rolling with what you stated first. Erika didn't seem to have a problem with your comments. And you were the hostess for the evening! Hmmm...Odd.
I am really disappointed in you Stacie. I was raised in the AME church and my grandfather was an AME minister. I think that your definition of marriage is faulty. God is love and that is the ultimate truth. However, despite the AME stand on gay marriage which will hopefully change one day, gay marriages are dealing with rights under the constitution and not under your personal faith based beliefs. To stop marriage in your personal church is very different than stopping marriage in the court houses of the United States. You are such a brilliant woman and I hope that you will take the time to really explore this issue further.
Stacie, I am a man of color who is also gay.. At one point in time we as afro- americans didnt have equal rights as whites. we were based soley on our skin color and treated very badly. I am very aware that you were raised with these beliefs, but sweetie, that still does not make it right. Two consenting adults should have the right to love and marry who ever they choose know matter what color or sex. The housewives of DC have no problem breaking bread, and going to get their hair done but gay men, but and you seem to be fine with that.. whose business is it other than those two people that love one another to decide that it's wrong they get married. think about it
You and Jason seem so authentic and I can relate to you, and yes...the word Marriage is "one man and one woman." Please thank Jason for speaking up! I agree a gay union should have equal rights, just call their union by some other name than marriage, please. Don't change, we love you!
hi stacie, just want to say i love love and so admirer you and yr family.yr kids are so adorable and ya husband sure is fine,lol i wish you the best.you are truely my favorite on this show. i sure wish i was there when yr auntie made dinner everything looked great! and expecially that cobbler omg! i coulda ate cats helping lol anyway i wish you the best in finding yr dad it breaks my heart 4 you realy. i know what that feels like, i too was a foster child after grands died and was tossed around.i was treated badly.but god gave me the strengh to move on.and i did, i have a horor story but plan to write a book so that i may help others 1 day so thk you so much 4 yr charity.also i want to say that erica was right! i totally agree with her.somone had to say something . sorry thats my opinion.no one has to like it,but she down right rude.and needed to be checked,at least erica tryed to apolize and she didnt except it.so be it.so that tells me she just repugnant & rude,i also like erica to me she calls it as she see it, nothing wrong wit that.also please stay away fr micheala she and husband lie alot,doesnt take a rocket scentist to see that!also iam upset at what she did to paul at his b-day that was so uncool po thang gos to show ya how full of it they are.not looking 4 ward to them next season laughing anyway peace & blessings
First of all, What is Marriage? When people marry, they tend to do so for reasons of love and commitment. But marriage is also a legal status, which comes with rights and responsibilities. Marriage establishes a legal kinship between you and your spouse. It is a relationship that is recognized across cultures, countries and religions.
What is a Civil Union? Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships exist in only a handful of places like New Jersey and Washington and Oregon.
Vermont was the first state to create civil unions in 2000 to provide legal protections to gays and lesbians in relationships in that state because gay marriage was not an option. The protections did not extend beyond the border of Vermont and no federal protections are included with a Civil Union. Civil Unions offer some of the same rights and responsibilities as marriage, but only on a state level.
What about Domestic partnership? Some states and municipalities have domestic partnership registries, but no domestic partnership law is the same. Some, like Oregon's domestic partnership law comes with many rights and responsibilities. Others offer very few benefits to the couple. What are some of the differences between Civil Unions and Gay Marriage?
Recognition in other states: Even though each state has its own laws around marriage, if someone is married in one state and moves to another, their marriage is legally recognized. For example, Oregon marriage law applies to people 17 and over. In Washington state, the couple must be 18 to wed. However, Washington will recognize the marriage of two 17 year olds from Oregon who move there. This is not the case with Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships. If someone has a Domestic Partnership, that union is not recognized by some states and not others. Some states have even ruled that they do not have to recognize civil unions performed in other states, because their states have no such legal category. As gay marriages become legal in other states, this status may change. Civil Unions are not recognized by the federal government, so couples would not be able to file joint-tax returns or be eligible for tax breaks or protections the government affords to married couples.
The General Accounting Office in 1997 released a list of 1,049 benefits and protections available to heterosexual married couples. These benefits range from federal benefits, such as survivor benefits through Social Security, sick leave to care for ailing partner, tax breaks, veterans benefits and insurance breaks. They also include things like family discounts, obtaining family insurance through your employer, visiting your spouse in the hospital and making medical decisions if your partner is unable to. Civil Unions protect some of these rights, but not all of them.
But can't a lawyer set all this up for gay and lesbian couples?
No. A lawyer can set up some things like durable power of attorney, wills and medical power of attorney. There are several problems with this, however.
1. It costs thousands of dollars in legal fees. A simple marriage license, which usually costs under $100 would cover all the same rights and benefits.
2. Any of these can be challenged in court. As a matter of fact, more wills are challenged than not. In the case of wills, legal spouses always have more legal power than any other family member.
3. Marriage laws are universal. If someone's husband or wife is injured in an accident, all you need to do is show up and say you're his or her spouse. You will not be questioned. If you show up at the hospital with your legal paperwork, the employees may not know what to do with you. If you simply say, "He's my husband," you will immediately be taken to your spouse's side. Creating Civil Unions creates a separate and unequal status for some of America's citizens. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial court ruled that creating a separate class for gay and lesbian citizens is not permissible and that is why they have voted that only marriage equals marriage. The precedent was set with Brown v. The Board of Education regarding segregation in public education. Ironically, Massachusetts marriage law went into effect on the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.
The United States Constitution guarantees equality for all. As you can see, marriage and civil unions are not the same. Creating equal access to marriage is the only fair way to ensure equality for gay and straight couples alike.
Stacie it is refreshing to see a couple not be afraid of speaking about marriage as a man and a woman. Scripture truely speaks on the issue to hate the sin not the sinner this is how my husband and I view this subject. Like you I have gay folk in the family and we love them as we love all the family with no differences. Great job to you and your hubbie keep it goin.
Stacy, I respectfully offer that you were not clear in your dealings with the Cat situation at your home. You sat there, as a hostess, and allowed Erica (why is she on the show so much?) to berate her from the door, long before Cat said anything at all to anyone. Erica began with the mean girl comments immediately, unprovoked. Cat hadn't said one word. Not one. She showed Erica where she fell on the way into your home, and Erica said her first mean girl comment to her. She said oh, so you are mean and klutzy? She started it, not Cat. You allowed Erica to berate Cat in front of the other women, in a loud voice, with the kids in the other room. I do not believe this is typical hostess behavior, or are things done differently in DC? Then, when Cat has enough, and is ready to walk out, crying, with her kids in tow, you ask her to reconsider. Why should she? Are you harboring some negative feelings toward her because she left your aunt's house in an unrefined way? Do people in DC not ever let bygones by bygones? Learn from past behaviors? Deal directly with each other? The next scene, we have you, Mary and Erica (is she a cast member or what?) at dinner, and you are blathering how you would have told Erica off if you had been Cat. Whaaat? Talking out of both sides of your face, it seems to all of us. Cat has been brash. One has to consider that we are all different, she is from a country where people are much more frank (haven't you been yet), and she is trying to change a tad. At present, her marriage was clearly going down the toilet, she had no long term friends, and all she had were you all as her castmembers to be friends with (you all would not have chosen each other. Bravo chose you).Even if she were intolerable, you are the one who invited her, and as the hostess, it is incumbent upon you to make sure your guests feel comfortable at your home. Period.
As for the gay marriage issue, we are all entitled to our own beliefs. BUT --- you are unknown to your dad because your mom doesn't want to upset her own apple cart and let her family know he is black. Not just black, but African, which is more horrifying to those who are ignorant. Seperate but equal bit you in the butt, didn't it? Wouldn't you rather know that you would be treated fairly by a family that is your birthright, and have the blackness in you not be the only part that anyone sees? You are a total woman who happens to be black, but her family will only see you one way. Black. Illegitimate. And so you are denied a father because of the comfort of those same ignorant people. But now you are conflicted about someone else who is facing a life without the total happiness and complete package of being legally married to a spouse, just as you are denied a father that you should know. Both situations are caused by prejudice, societal pressure, and ignorance. When gays marry, people see the gay, and not the people. What in the world is the difference?
And if you get a chance, please address why Erica is in every episode, if you know.
Maybe it's me.
Stacie, Stacie, Stacie. Even though I think you are truly one of the best Housewives on these shows and I value your opinion, tonight I am disappointed in you. There was a time in our history where discrimination against African Americans was common practice. I thought for sure you would have jumped at the chance to defend or help another minority in this country which is being discriminated upon. Obviously you need to educate yourself on what things are like for Gay people and compare stories to the fight other minorities have had to deal with in our countries past.
Comparing yesterday to today there were many fights and battles won and lost For African American's to get were we are today. I was hoping, Since you have a "clearer than most" understanding of the definition of the word discrimination and the abuse people cause because "they are different." We just want the government to recognize us and allow us to have the same rights as you. There's a big difference between Civil Unions and Marriage. Basically fewer/limited rights. The battle is still going on today just with a different minority, Gay People.
The Declaration of Independence did not open with, "All men are created equal" with the exception of Gay People. Also, the great Dr. Martin Luther King did not say, "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal with the exception of Gay People.'
We are as human as you. When you realize being gay isn't a choice and listen to your heart instead of your preacher maybe you will come around to realize we actually have the capability to love someone, even if it is "different" in other people eyes. It never felt different to me and I hope one day you can understand that.
I respect your views on gay marriage though I disagree wholeheartedly. You are entitled to your beliefs, and it seems to those of us wanting true equality that your stance means you truly do not want equality for all. That is why some are going to be so hard on you. My question is this: If you truly want equality for all, then why oppose the issue? Would it not be possible to say you believe marriage is between a man and a woman, but you do not feel it is your place to judge or deny anyone equal rights? I mean, I oppose the practice of many abortions but consider myself PRO-CHOICE. Except for instances of rape or incest, I do not think abortions should be done, but I am in no position to tell anyone what they can do with their own body. Everyone should make their own choice.
Why should your religion dictate the laws of this country? In the Mormon Church they don't believe in drinking coffee. Should we prohibit it?? Keep your religious beliefs out of the law books. Live the way you think is moral, but no one needs your morals imposed on everyone else. May I remind you that it was just in 1967 that Virginia's law against interracial marriage was overturned (Loving v. VA). How awful that it was ever prohibited! This is no different-- two consenting adults should be able to marry who they want! Maybe you should remember that your biological parents would have been facing the same discrimination in the same state you claimed to love around the time you were born! A marriage between two consenting adults does not harm you, the same way a marriage between a black woman and white man should not have been anyones business in 1967. And you have a sister in law who is a lesbian? Shame on you for not wanting her to have the same rights as you. You say Paul was not being open to your views-- do you think that black people in the 60s should have been friends with the white people spraying them with hoses in South? No one should be friends with someone who discriminates against them. Your stance is discrimination. Plain and simple.- Signed a straight Christian who knows Christianity is about love, not hate.
Stacy, Perhaps your birth mother is trying to protect you. Perhaps the situation of your conception was less than loving. Perhaps she is trying to protect you from someone who could cause you physical or emotional abuse. As a mother yourself, you know you always do your best for your children. None of us is a perfect mother. We do the best we can with what we have physically, emotionally, spiritually at the time. I am sure she loved you as she felt your kicks inside her. I am sure she cried many nights before and after your birth wishing it could be different but wanting you to have the best, even if that meant tearing her own heart in two to do it.
Regardless of the differences in opinion between Cat and Erika, as a hostess, you should have done something. It wasn't the right place.
Secondly, Erika has been a bit oversensitive. Cat may be outspoken, but Erika was downright rude and did attack her. What also surprised me was the lack of empathy on Erika's part on how her words affected Cat. I'm guessing that was an apology at the door before Cat was leaving but it didn't come off that way.
I thought Erika was rude. It was not the time or place.She was a guest too, right? Was Erika holding onto something from a previous meeting. You never know what a person is going through and we all need to watch what we say. Not a Erika fan.
Stacie, while I commend and respect your willingness to be open to discussion on the very polarizing topic of gay marriage, I think you are missing a significant point. Separation of Church and State. So while your religious views may leave you feeling conflicted, I don't understand how that factors into your views on whether our government should legalize gay civil marriages. Your church does not have to conduct gay ceremonies, heck they can even not recognize them and that is your right under freedom of religion. But in turn, your religious views should not have a voice in whether or not a significant percentage of our population is denied a civil right. As an AA woman, I would think you would be particularly sensitive to this fact as religion was once used to deny rights to blacks and inter-racial marriages. Again, I appreciate your openness about your concerns but urge you to separate church and state when it comes to making a decision on civil laws. That way you do not have to compromise your religious beliefs nor your belief that all humans should be granted equal rights.
Signed, one of your neighbors in 16th St Heights DC
Stacie, while I commend and respect your willingness to be open to discussion on the very polarizing topic of gay marriage, I think you are missing a significant point. Separation of Church and State. So while your religious views may leave you feeling conflicted, I don't understand how that factors into your views on whether our government should legalize gay civil marriages. Your church does not have to conduct gay ceremonies, heck they can even not recognize them and that is your right under freedom of religion. But in turn, your religious views should not have a voice in whether or not a significant percentage of our population is denied a civil right. As an AA woman, I would think you would be particularly sensitive to this fact as religion was once used to deny rights to blacks and inter-racial marriages. Again, I appreciate your openness about your concerns but urge you to separate church and state when it comes to making a decision on civil laws. That way you do not have to compromise your religious beliefs nor your belief that all humans should be granted equal rights.
Signed, one of your neighbors in 16th St Heights DC
Hi Stacie, I agree that if we don't say the difficult things we don't really communicate and we aren't having a real dialogue so this lesbian is fine with an open minded dialogue. I think part of the issue you may not be understanding is marriage in the US has two componants, religious and civil and heteorsexuals have both kinds of weddings as well, those performed by a minister or priest and make a pledge to god and some marry at city hall and it is the signing of legal document. That legal document gives you rights to parenthood, property, decision making and has economic benefits. As a person who does believe in human rights this legal arrangement should be available to all. Now which churches want to perform marriages will vary, I happen to think there is lots of room in christianity for support of gay marriage, its a matter of interpretation, but I think that has more personal and emotional arguments that are hard to change people's opinions about.
Stacie, I think you are a very nice women, but your friend Erika reminds me of Kim G. of the Real Housewives of New Jersey. She is rude, a troublemaker, and just wanting to get some film time. It may be a good idea if you let her in on the secret, SHE IS NOT A REAL HOUSEWIFE OF DC! She is really making you look bad.
As a gay man, I appreciate your honestly. I know you struggle with your religious beliefs and homosexuality, but I hope you will also remember that the Christian faith and Bible's teachings don't always line up with what we, as a society accept. Slavery and arranged marriage are both endorsed in the Bible, yet we understand now that those are not acceptable. I believe, and I hope you are now convinced, that marriage does NOT have to only be limited to a man and a woman. And marriage should be defined as two people who are dedicated and love each other completely. It's a simple as that. Any thing limiting people like your sister-in-law is separate, but certainly not equal.
Stacie, I admire you and your husband for standing up for your values and beliefs about marriage. It was stupid when Lynda said "I'm religious too but that has nothing to do with marriage! Lynda must read a DIFFERENT BIBLE.
Staci, I also believe that marriage is between a "MAN and a WOMAN" and it is in the bible and if God wanted to be different, HE would not have created Eve. So people look it up and stop deceiving yourself.
You were teasing Mary about Lolly and Cat jumped on the bandwagon. Although she expresses herself differently and sometimes inappropriately, she wasn't saying anything that you weren't, ie, that Mary is a pushover with her kids. Ericka's comment was out of context because she was responding to Cat, not to what Cat was saying in the conversation--that's why Ericka's comments were inappropriate and why you, as a hostess, should have diffused it.
Btw, I hope we see more regarding your birth-parent search. I am in the same boat and am stymied beyond belief. I wish there was a formula or a procedure. It is disheartening, at least for me. Thanks and best wishes.
Hi Stacy!
I understand why you had to remain neutral, but I am for TEAM ERICA! The CAT can dish it out just like an outspoken Brit....but she can't take it. How can someone be so brash, but then be so sensitive when the tables are turned?
Thank you for such a great blog. Well thought out, as always. However, I am disappointed that you think it was okay for Erika to call Cat out on the carpet with her kids within earshot. Shame.On.You.
You are blinded by your friendship with Erika. She showed herself to be a very unkind, mean and ugly person on tonight's episode. Erika should have stopped when she saw Kat was upset but instead she kept pounding on Kat. She seemed bent on destroying the woman.
Did Erika want to be on the show and didn't get chosen or something? She is jealous of Kat and isn't hiding it very well.
Erika was completely out of line. She started picking on Cat the minute she walked into the kitchen. That she wanted to pick a fight with her with the kids present is ridiculous. I cannot believe you defend that kind of behavior in a friend, in your home, in front of your children. Why is it such a big deal that Cat said earlier that she didn't like Tyra Banks? Is it a requirement to like Tyra Banks? JEEZ!
I appreciate reading these comments because I was, frankly, appalled by what you and your husband said about gay marriage.
It's sad that many African-American churches and religious leaders are among the most vocal opponents of gay marriage. From an historical perspective, the American legal system systematically denied basic civil rights (freedom, citizenship, owning property, marriage, education) to African Americans for hundreds of years. The white Christian establishment often cited biblical sources to justify the institution of slavery. In other words, it was preordained by God - as interpreted from Sacred Scriptures - that blacks should be regarded as sub-human and exploited as pieces of private property.
When the abolitionist movement arose, many Christians attacked the campaign to end slavery because they sincerely believed it was against the will of God. Generations after Emancipation, many Southern states continue to believe that interracial marriage was a criminal offense, a felony deserving of the harshest legal penalties.
Flash forward to this current debate. Once again, religious leaders are using the Bible and "Christian values" to deny basic human rights to millions of Americans. I suppose it's predictable that this would include the Catholic bishops and religious groups such as the Mormons.
But I can't understand why some black Christian leaders (including your pastor) appear to have forgotten their own history. When one group of Americans are denied their rights, everyone's freedom and liberty are threatened.


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Impressions of the Coca-Cola 600 (Part 2)
(note: You have to read the previous post first to get the full effect…fyi.) The National Anthem is sung (Country star Daryl Worley has the honors) and it's time for the engines to roar, the crowd to go wild, to put the ear plugs in place. Actually, if you're a newbie like me, wait on … Read more
Impressions of the Coca-Cola 600
The people, over 150,000 of them. Picture that! You know…you see this stuff on TV but when you are there in the thick of it, it just blows you away. We had parked as close to the speedway as you could get because quite frankly, I didn't want to walk any further than I had … Read more


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Had a cynical laugh to myself on the way into work this morning. As i was riding through the park near South Tce in the city i passed a lady riding a hybrid with a wicker basket on the front. As i approached her i noticed she wasnt wearing a helmet (not overly strange) but as i passed her i saw she had it sitting in the basked on the front of her bike! As i rode away with a strange sort of despair i was stopped a red light on south tce at the end of the bike path. i was there for a minute or two and saw her approaching the intersection, she proceed to take the helmet out (while still riding) and put it on here head! i just sat there stunned and to add to it she just rode straight across the pedestrian crossing when the lights turned orange (she had PLENTY of time to stop and didnt check for any turning cars).
i am continually dumbfounded and saddened by a lot of the stuff i see while i am out riding.
What stupid things have you seen?
Stupid stuff you see on a bike - ME!
you'd have to be tryin pretty darned hard to look more stupid than me!!
My 4yo says I look like spiderman when I get kitted up to commute on these cold winter mornings! Full length bright red and blue lycra to aid visibility (plus the binking light show) sure gets me some giggles and shakes of the head from sarcy motorists in their heated vehicles.
Heating up the planet vehicles...
The kid's just smarting because you bought yourself a nice set of red and blue lycra for Christmas and he only got an entry level Leggo set.
Kid got a new bike for Christmas! He just wishes he could ride it wearing his batman costume, but we wont let him cos of the cape!!
One of the guys at work sent me this one from a Russian Website, a cyclist slipstreaming a truck at 90km/h. Takes a few seconds to load up.
He doesn't seem to be wearing a helmet…
Mind you, he'd probably need to be wearing motorcycle kit to have any chance if he lost it.
I was driving down Torrens Rd other day and saw a guy riding one-handed on a bike with a very long (12') fishing rod (and no warning flag) in his other hand. He looked like a jousting knight! Pretty dangerous and bit unusual.
I met someone at a community group who was about to cycle home up the Adelaide Hills, carrying lengths of timber. He was slow to accept my offer to drive him home.
He was right to be slow to accept. He should not have. It is not safe to accept a ride with a stranger...
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I love this game and its art. I recommend the augmented edition for the artbook. Awesome work Sebastien and great interview. I am in love with Canada and Montreal and I hope someday I can work for there
I love this game and its art. I recommend the augmented edition for the artbook. Awesome work Sebastien and great interview. I am in love with Canada and Montreal and I hope someday I can work for there
Fantastic! It is a wonderful game!
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Does anyone know where I can find the High res cinematics or which studio made them. Hard to find. The ones I have seen on the adverts are amazing.
Sweet interview! I've been meaning to buy the game as soon as I can its looks amazingly fun!
Was hoping you'd interview the Deus Ex team! Inspiring work. Amazing design and great execution.
The trailer was done by Visual Works, subsidiary of Square-Enix Japan. Would be great to have interviews by them too
cant wait to play this game. I love the art work
Cheers Nera
just played for like 7-8 hours straight.. i love this game... love just taking my sweet time exploring every corner and little detail..
Damien Trippeda .... Novice Zbrusher
Sketchbook/Experiments: http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=154187
Very nice interview, not like the others (others are cool, but this one is different), when I read it I feel that Eidos Montreal is really young and motivated team. I'd like to think - they are close to us here
The game is very cool for me, may be the engine is a bit old, but models, design, this warm light - just brilliant. I'll put this game near SC:Conviction.
the funny thing is i dont think the engine is old. i think they actually created it for this game... and all of the issues most people seem to have with the gfx (which i dont really share) were more design decisions then model deficiencies. from the interview Seb made it a point of noting that they tried going for the uber realism on the models but it didnt fit with the world they were making. Doing things the way they did allowed thto create much more diversity within the game while using only one texture set per enemy type.. just using layered bits of the design so that one soldier gets arm pads one gets a different helmet.. etc etc.
personally i think the game design works because the entire game seems like it exists within the same universe. nothing seems to be out of place in terms of design to me. and with a game with as many microscopic details in it as this one you really cant have everything be flawlessly realistic or you're gonna be taking up 4 discs instead of 1. as far as the rest of the engine goes though... once you his Hengsha in the game and get to the Hive nightclub, you honestly cannot tell me of another game that pulls off as well the amazing live rendered lighting that this game uses on the front vidoe wall of the club. and that's just one building. later on when you're going through the laser gridded server at tai yong medical, and you can see every single individual laser beam in the entire room (something like 80 seperate beams) .. all moving at the same time. its crazyness. but it's puposeful too. you can plan out your attack of the entire room just by observing ALL of these lasers at the same time and knowing exactly where you can move and you cant.
most games like this you go a few in game meters at a time and decide your course of action.. deus ex you really gotta plan it out well before going anywhere and all the little deisgn cues of the game make that possible
hoping to finish my first playthrough today
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Sketchbook/Experiments: http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=154187
I like the insight the interview gives us on the process, and considering the restrictions that were in place, and the "hacks" that had to be made, it also explains why the visuals are so uneven in places. Overall it was a great experience playing the game (I spent 30 hours or so in it), and by the look of things, the team pulled off a herculean feat Congrats on delivering!
just finished last night with my 1st playthrough clocking in at about 30 hours of time extremely well spent .. great job again guys
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Get the brilliant acting in this and has Paul Ryan will look like the Paul Ryan push your grandma or a lookalike program -- off a cliff that looked like the clip.
Some Democrats are using ads like this to scare everyone.
It -- thinking that if they vote Republican.
-- -- -- End quote end of Medicare will be upon us -- Been worse but is obamacare the plan that actually puts granny at risk some wonder.
Join us now -- neurosurgeon and author of American.
And Carson he's also the recipient of the presidential medal of freedom.
And a former guest with us as well on FOX & Friends good morning -- doctor.
Good morning.
When you see that -- I don't efficacy -- screen there you've probably seen it before there is is this is this what it's all going to be about for the next seventy days pushing granny off the cliff.
Well I think there are some people who are -- to try to make it about that but you know it's it's actually quite clear.
What's going on here.
The current administration.
Is trying to demonize.
The only really responsible alternative.
You know Medicare and Medicaid are going to go off the cliff not -- If we don't do something about it.
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Ryan mr.
Have addressed that.
Are actually being realistic about it whereas other people are sticking their heads in the sand and trying to create a bunch of fear.
-- in doctor Carson what they've tried to do by exit by pushing granny off the clip is.
They've tried to suggest you if you currently.
Enjoy Medicare you're not gonna get it anymore but you know it with the Romney Ryan plan it's been very clear if you're 55 or older nothing's gonna change for you.
-- -- -- As you look at who's gonna pay for the the price of Medicare cuts we've got a graphic that shows that the study says that the cuts could increase patient death rates I know you're worried about that.
Talking about that less money to spend on staffing means fewer nurses -- bad.
And one of the other things is that if they do it and the president has taken 716 billion dollars out of Medicare for obamacare.
You take all that money out it just makes sense that it's a good qualities gonna go down yeah.
Well one of the keys here is that with the president's plan.
They are going to be cuts to hospitals.
And cuts to providers.
Now you already have a substantial number of providers who don't accept Medicare.
Because reimbursements are so -- it's not that these people are greedy.
Is that they are small business people they are trying to run a business and if it cost you more to take care of a patient.
That you going to receive you obviously can't do that so these are things that really need to be highlighted.
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You know by the Romney Ryan plan but they are being affected almost immediately.
By the president's plan because they won't be able -- care and you throw another thirty million people into the mix and you already have so much pressure particularly on the primary care positions.
It's not going to be a very good situation long waits poor quality this is not what we want and.
America it's interesting though because the messaging seems to be so important in this debate.
And when you continue to see a commercial like that with -- going over the -- if a lot of people don't look into the deet -- sometimes that's what they believe.
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How To Choose A Naming Company
March 6, 2012 in Branding, Names/Naming by snark
This post has been adapted from and expanded upon Ten Criteria For Selecting A Naming Agency on our partner site, Zinzin.
Making the transition from trying to name a company, product or service yourself and hiring an agency such as Zinzin to do it can be a daunting task. Whether the pressure comes from budget, timing, uncertainty or other factors, there are many reasons why companies put off this decision until the last minute, until panic sets in, adding a new source of pressure than can cloud judgement. In order to feel more confident with your selection of a naming company, regardless of who you ultimately hire to do the job, here are Zinzin's Ten Criteria For Selecting A Naming Agency:
- Check out the agency's portfolio. Have they created any great names, or any names at all? Do they demonstrate the ability to create a range of names, or a narrow niche? Do any of the names resonate with you? Have you ever heard of any of the names in the portfolio? Do any make you smile, and do any make you cringe? Take your time to really understand your feelings about a naming company's portfolio. (Zinzin's portfolio)
- Does the agency have a well-developed process for creating names? (Zinzin's process)
- Is the naming company's process for creating names public and easy to understand, or is it missing in action, hidden behind a proprietary TM-branded "black box," or riddled with alienating biz-speak and obfuscating consultant diagrams?
- Is their naming process interactive, demanding your involvement throughout, or do they just go away for a month or two, return with 5 names and say, "pick one"?
- Does the agency have a clear philosophy of naming? Do you get the sense that they are passionate about naming? That they fully understand all aspects of the naming process and can communicate that clearly when you speak with them? (Zinzin's Manifesto)
- Does the agency have a blog and a presence in social media? If so, are they active? Do they have anything interesting to say? Do they have strong opinions that they are not afraid to share? Do they engage in conversations, or is it mostly just one-way marketing chatter that's all about them and how awesome they are? (Zinzin's blog, and on Twitter)
- Can you get an agency principal on the phone or in email to discuss your project, or are you routed to "account rep" intermediaries? Are they helpful, and do you get a sense that they actively listen to you and understand your concerns? (Zinzin's principals and contact information)
- Are the naming agency principals industry thought leaders, or followers? Do you get the feeling from studying an agency's website and speaking with them that they are pretty much interchangeable with other naming companies, or that they stand apart?
- Do you get the sense that working with this agency will be a creative joy, a waste of your time, or even downright drudgery? When was the last time you enjoyed naming? Naming your company, product or service is about much more than just creating an identity — it's about creating a lasting brand, and to do that right you need to thoroughly understand your brand positioning. And figuring this out should be fun, because it is like having an epiphany and then codifying it into every fiber of your brand. Self-knowledge is very powerful, for corporations no less than for individuals. Watch the Steve Jobs video, below, for a great illustration of this process, and note his shout-out to the ad agency, Chiat\Day (now TBWA\Chiat\Day), which helped him and Apple figure this out.
- Has the agency, with their own name, gone above and beyond being a generic commodity? Is their own name any good? (Surprisingly, many naming companies have generic names that cause them to be indistinguishable from each other, defeating the most important purpose of naming. Go figure.) Do they have a story to tell? (About Zinzin's name)
Steve Jobs on understanding the essence of a brand
"Apple at the core, it's core value, is that we believe that people with passion can change the world for the better."
Get engaged
What is the essence, the core value, of your brand? What is the core value of any company you hire, for naming, graphic identity, or advertising? It is no longer enough for brands just to shout messages for "consumers" to digest — brands, companies must be engaged with their audience, society in general, and the world we all live in. So before you engage an agency to position you in the global village, make sure they understand the fundamental shift in how business is done that is going on right now, or they might just build you a glossy new pedestal to display your vision in a museum of dead brands.


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Thank you so much to Charlotte Howard, the beautiful and talented hostess of the Hair Artist Association Radio Show, for having me on the show on May 31! We covered so much ground about the importance of beauty education and continually growing and learning in your field. Charlotte, of all people, would know best – she has worked in countless different roles in the beauty business and has the knowledge and experience to back it up. The Hair Artist Association does some great things, so I urge all of you stylists and other beauty professionals to go check it out. We talked about all sorts of things, such as what today's beauty school student looks like, what students look for in a beauty school, how students are finding ways to pay for school, and why it's important to turn your passion into a profession. If you care at all about beauty and you are thinking about entering the beauty business, then take the plunge and talk to cosmetology schools about your options. You can have a career that matters, and that you are passionate about.
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Heather from Beauty Schools Directory on Hair Artist Association Radio with Charlotte Howard
For those of you who aren't familiar with Charlotte Howard, she's worked in all sorts of roles in the beauty industry and can attest to the value of a cosmetology education. She shared with us how she got into the beauty business in the first place.
Charlotte said, "I started right after high school. I've always loved doing hair, since I was 16 actually. I was doing family members' hair and that's how it actually started, because my mom couldn't fix hair! [Laughs] I got tired of getting teased at school and I decided that's what I wanted to do. I went to Trident Tech right out of high school, having that hands-on atmosphere doing people's hair in the clinic really helped me, because it helped me build the confidence and looking at the results after someone got their hair done made me feel good. That's how I got started in the industry, and after that I became a salon manager and did that for 10 years.
Then I started my own salon and have been freelancing ever since. There's so much opportunity, because I've been helping other people get started in their businesses as well, coaching them and speaking. There's so much you can do with your cosmetology license. I don't think a lot of people realize the power of it."
I thought this was great advice from Charlotte Howard, who's worked all across the industry, for aspiring cosmetology students: "The one piece of advice I would give is to always plan ahead and follow your passion. If you really are passionate about the industry, don't be scared of following your passion. If you want to do hair, you can go ahead and start planning it out right now. And even if it's 6 months down the line, you're able to say, 'Here's my plan. Here's what I'm going to do.' Plan that financial aid and plan your schedule of classes, that's my recommendation. Keep up with all the industry resources that are available to you, like this information we're providing for you."


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Vice Admiral Leyton | |
Gender: | Male |
Species: | Human |
Affiliation: | Starfleet |
Rank: | Vice Admiral |
Occupation: | Starfleet officer |
Status: | Resigned (2372) |
Played by: | Robert Foxworth |
Vice Admiral Leyton was a high-ranking Starfleet officer in the 24th century. (DS9: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")
The OkinawaEdit
Before rising to the rank of admiral, Leyton was captain of the USS Okinawa. During the Federation-Tzenkethi War, Benjamin Sisko served under Leyton as the Okinawa's executive officer. It was during this conflict that the Okinawa encountered three Tzenkethi raiders, which Leyton decided to pursue into an asteroid belt. During a staff meeting, Sisko voiced his opinion that chasing the raiders was an "unnecessary risk," and continued to press his point even after Leyton had made his decision. Leyton responded that "a good officer has to respect the chain of command. There comes a time when you have to accept the orders of a superior officer and carry out his orders, whether you agree with them or not." Sisko would later concede that Leyton's decision was the right one. Coming to respect Sisko's forthrightness, Leyton would later personally recommend Sisko for the command position of Deep Space 9. (DS9: "Paradise Lost")
Attempted coupEdit
In 2371, Constable Odo, the Changeling chief of security on Deep Space 9, learned from one of his people that Changelings had infiltrated the Federation. Not long after Odo gave this information to Starfleet, Leyton, by now an admiral, led a contingent of high-ranking officers to meet with Federation President Jaresh-Inyo to recommend implementation of sweeping security measures meant to protect Earth, measures which Jarish-Inyo rejected as "extreme." (DS9: "The Adversary", "Paradise Lost")
The next year, when the Dominion bombed a high-level diplomatic conference between the Federation and the Romulan Empire taking place on Earth, Leyton became convinced that the Changelings posed a greater threat to Earth than the president was prepared to deal with, and initiated a conspiracy to attempt a military takeover of Earth. Assigning Sisko, by this time a captain, as acting head of Starfleet Security, Leyton utilized an elite group of Starfleet cadets known as "Red Squad" to sabotage Earth's global power grid, in an attempt to spread paranoia regarding Changeling infiltration. When Sisko uncovered Leyton's plot, he ordered the USS Defiant to bring Lieutenant Arriaga, a conspirator stationed at Deep Space 9, to Earth, where he could testify that Leyton ordered him to attach a subspace modulator to the relay satellite at the far end of the Bajoran wormhole, which caused it to open and close at random, making it appear as if a cloaked Dominion fleet was entering Federation space. Leyton subsequently had Sisko framed as a Changeling infiltrator and imprisoned, but Odo was able to break Sisko out.
Leyton ordered Captain Erika Benteen, commander of the USS Lakota, to intercept the Defiant and prevent them from reaching Earth, telling her that the entire crew had been replaced by Changelings. Sisko, however, was able to convince Benteen that Leyton had been lying to her, and she called off her attack, allowing the Defiant to reach Earth. When it became clear that his plot had failed, Leyton offered his resignation. (DS9: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")
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Background Information Edit
Leyton was played by Robert Foxworth. The script of "Homefront" states that Leyton is "a veteran of conflicts with the Romulans, Tholians, Cardassians, and Borg."
Foxworth played the very similar role of General Hague on the series Babylon 5. On that show, his character also attempted a military takeover of Earth, but the attempted coup was shown in a very different light, as an attempt to overthrow a totalitarian government. Foxworth was originally set to reprise his role, but was unable to do so, as he was filming Star Trek: Deep Space Nine at the time. As such, his character was killed offscreen, and the role changed to that of another character, played by Bruce McGill. (In one outtake, when asked where General Hague was, McGill jokingly answered "he's on Deep Space Nine").
Apocrypha Edit
According to the Deep Space Nine novel Hollow Men, Admiral Leyton's first name was James. The novel shows Sisko going to meet Leyton in the New Zealand Penal Settlement.
The character was also mentioned in the "Star Trek Online" novelization "The Needs of the Many". The mentioning occurred when Jake Sisko's talked of traitor from the recent Undine War and people committing treason in the name of saving the Federation.
The character has also appeared in the Star Trek: The Lost Era novel Catalyst of Sorrows and featured in Rough Beasts of Empire in scenes set during the Tzenkethi War.
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- James Leyton at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works