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By Tony B
From: Around Boulder, CO
Jan 6, 2003
rating: 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
A good route with reasoanble pro. Better than others that got good reviews on this rock. How did someone give Orphan more stars in the book, even subjectively?
THis really is a 2-star route. A variety of nice technical moves here and there and overall good stone.
This route felt soft for J-tree 5.10a. It seems more like 5.9.
By Josh Beck
Jan 7, 2003
|For what it's worth, I think that Orphan is a better route on better rock with better gear, but it's just my opinion and hey, there's other things that everyone has one of too :)
By Flying T
Jan 7, 2003
|I agree this route had some poor rock on the traverse, but the jams that appear in the vertical crack feel great. If you're good on Josh friction, the top slab is straightforward, but I'm afraid I inadvertently sandbagged someone on it, as the crux is definitely down lower. Great climb!
By Adam Stackhouse
Jun 4, 2004
rating: 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
|Compared to a 1000 other routes at Josh, this one isn't bad. It's one of those classic "lets just hang around here" kinda routes, along with Bearded Cabbage, the Spiderline, Chalk up Another and other decent HVC routes.Accepts decent gear and provides a few variables in movement. Myself and J Gipson
By Locker
From: Yucca Valley, CA
Dec 10, 2004
rating: 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
|"Brass Balls" and I did this one recently and I agree totally that it is one with some really fun moves. THe move from the arching crack to the vertical crack is a kick. Once you get in the vertical, it is straight forward crack to pretty easy friction. Too few moves to be awarded two stars by me. But close...
By Eric Burt
Jan 21, 2005
|I did this route recently and after doing it the standard way (via the arching crack) decided to TR the direct start up the face below the vertical crack. This involves some nice stemming up to a pinch followed by a traverse left of about 5 ft to the base of the vertical crack. There's no pro for the face moves so it's probably a TR only. Has anyone else done this?
By Colonel Mustard
From: Sacramento, CA
Dec 5, 2011
"A good route with reasoanble pro. Better than others that got good reviews on this rock. How did someone give Orphan more stars in the book, even subjectively?" - Tony B.
Because Orphan is better? Orphan has some good moves, a bit of variety, and decent rock... Dandelion just feels like an almost contrived traverse and isn't that memorable. Easy 10a lead, I guess, not something I plan on doing again.
By Brian Chastain
Apr 1, 2013
|You can hardly compare Orphan and Dandelion. Totally different types of climbing. One finishing on thin crack and slab, the other offwidth and chimney. I think the move getting all limbs into the vertical crack can go 10a and if you stay right of the bolt and straight up, the slab bit can go 10a too. The problem is you are only talking about one move for the crack portion and two or so on the slab bit. Pretty contrived on the slab because you can bail out left for slab-easy low grade terrain. Definitely not the best in camp.

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MARK SHIELDS: Thank you, Judy.
DAVID BROOKS: Thank you.
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DAVID BROOKS: First, that is an abomination, that people are voting already before the debates. It should never be allowed.
But the race is sort of current trends continue. And so they were pretty much tied going into the conventions.
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And so the 47 percent comment that Romney made seems to have had some effect. And so that opened it a little wider. And pretty much it is just opening. And what is interesting to me is that the opening, the Obama lead, is bigger in the swing states than it is nationwide.
And I think the suggestion there is the Obama ads are better, because they are running in these swing states and people seem to think they are a more coherent storyline than the Romney ads, which are running less, but they are still running. And so it's — the trends continue.
JUDY WOODRUFF: How do you read this? And how do you explain the fact that the president seems to be doing better in the swing states?
MARK SHIELDS: I have a different theory.
And the theory is that Mitt Romney is the first presidential candidate in — certainly in the last 35 years who wherever he campaigns does worse. And I think that's his real problem.
I mean, for example, in Florida, his personal unfavorable rating in January was 29 percent. It went up to 35 percent in May. It's now at 48 percent.
In Ohio, the same thing. It went from 34 percent unfavorable in January, to 37 percent in May, to 49 percent in September.
The more they see him, the less they like him. And this is a real problem. It happened to Gerald Ford, the president of the United States, in 1976 in a marvelous campaign, a great campaign.
Stu Spencer, who was a strategist, met with the president in the White House with Bob Teeter and Dick Cheney, who was chief of the staff, said, Mr. President, you are a great president, but you are a terrible campaigner. Everywhere you go, your numbers go down. So that's — they had a Rose Garden strategy.
I called Stu Spencer this week to talk about this. And he said, the problem that Mitt Romney has, he doesn't have a Rose Garden. I mean, he can't go back and be sort of in charge of the government. And I just think it's a real problem.
I agree with David on what he said about the 47 percent, because it played into a stereotype that already existed, a negative narrative about Romney, that he was out of touch. My wife, Ann, drives two Cadillacs. You want to bet $10,000, he said to Rick Perry, I mean, all of that. That tied in.
And the 47 percent speech that he gave on tape just reinforced that about what people already thought.
DAVID BROOKS: Yes.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Do you — how do you see that scenario?
DAVID BROOKS: Yes.
First of all, I think Mitt Romney does have a Rose Garden. It's near the croquet fields somewhere in many estates.
DAVID BROOKS: I do agree with that.
What is unique about the is, he is the first candidate whose unfavorable ratings are higher than his favorable ratings. And so even…
JUDY WOODRUFF: First candidate ever or just in a long time?
DAVID BROOKS: Since we have started polling this sort of thing.
MARK SHIELDS: That's right.
DAVID BROOKS: So, Al Gore had a plus-22 rating even in a losing campaign. John McCain, I think it was about plus-16.
And Mitt Romney, according to the Pew I saw today, was minus-five. And so that is — that is a problem. Nonetheless, Mitt Romney — Barack Obama is no walk in the park either.
And so his — do people think he deserves to be reelected? Is the country headed in the right direction? Those numbers are terrible too.
And so that doesn't mean it's out of reach for Mitt Romney. But — so I think what he has to do is shift it off the personal stuff and try to just get it on the policy stuff and try to run a very-policy heavy campaign.
That, by the way, is not what he did this week. He has done a much more "I'm compassionate too" campaign to try to move up his personal ratings. I think that is the wrong strategy. Just go to policy.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Is that how he turns it around, by what he talks about?
MARK SHIELDS: Yes, I think he's in a difficult position right now, Judy, because he's going into the debates right now. And you have been a little bit behind in this race all the way along.
And so you say, OK, well, wait until we pick a vice president. Now you pick a vice president, they get a little flurry, and nothing happens.
Then they say, well, we will pick up at the convention. And now we are going to the convention. And then, you know, after the conventions, Obama opens up a little gap.
So now it is the debates. So the pressure builds. You are going to go in and do a Hail Mary pass. Everybody has got a trick play they want to use. You do the Statue of Liberty, and do we charge them with this, let's do that.
So I think it becomes more difficult for him. I agree with David on the substance. I agree with him that the president is just barely at 50 percent. He's not — or 49 even — an incumbent who is known by everybody, who is there, is certainly no lock for reelection.
But the problem is the gap is widening. And it's McCain — it's McCain.
MARK SHIELDS: It's Romney dropping, rather than Obama opening up a big margin.
JUDY WOODRUFF: How do you see what Romney and the president have to do in the debates? What is the task — or let's just talk about the first debate, which is next Wednesday.
DAVID BROOKS: Yes.
So, Obama, I think his task is reasonably clear, just be calm, stay calm, whatever that British slogan we're all repeating now, stay calm and in control, whatever it is. And so he just has to be calm.
And somebody made a good point today. He had a pretty bad week in the Middle East or a pretty bad two weeks in the Middle East, but he reacted with calmness. And so he sort of gets a pass on really what is sort of a chaotic administration policy.
Romney is the one with the burden. And so I do think he says — he has to say, listen, I haven't been a great candidate, but if you elect me, there are four organizations I'm going to fix. I am going to fix the tax code.
MARK SHIELDS: Three.
DAVID BROOKS: Do you think — I think Romney can remember four.
MARK SHIELDS: No, no, I don't mean that. It is just too many for people to remember.
MARK SHIELDS: If you take three, three are believable.
DAVID BROOKS: OK, I defer. Three. OK, so do the tax code, do energy policy and do the political system. Or go say, hey, this guy won't talk about the fiscal cliff. I'm going to cut a deal. I will cut a deal to — so we don't go off the fiscal cliff, so business can have some confidence.
That would be the sort of unusual thing that I think would be a practical thing that would be believable.
JUDY WOODRUFF: And so is that right? What Romney needs to do is go in and talk about — you know, name four things he is going to fix?
MARK SHIELDS: Well, three, not four.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Sorry, three things he's going to fix.
MARK SHIELDS: Maybe two or three, no more than three.
Judy, he has to understand this, first of all. The first debate helps the challenger, OK, because for the first time the challenger is standing on the same stage with the president.
And the fact that he is not blown away or there is not an enormous stature gap between the two, the challenge, whoever the challenger is, benefits from that.
And he's got to stay within himself. He can't be somebody he isn't. The problem that Mitt Romney has, in addition to being — the relatability, or that terrible word of somehow being too rich and not understanding ordinary people, is that he — that he doesn't seem authentic.
So I think he's got to be absolutely within himself and natural and in control. And remember this. This is an open window for voters. This is the only time we're going to see the two of these people standing side-by-side.
We're the employment agency. We're deciding which one of these people we want. And one of the things we are going to decide is, who do we want in our living room 250 times a year for the next four years? Which one of them is more comfortable with himself?
But, basically, neither one of them has answered the question that voters have. And that is, where do we go from here? How do we get there? We know we're stalled. We're still out on the lake and the weather isn't good. But, you know, maybe the boat hasn't capsized, but where do we go? Do we go to a safer harbor? How do we get there?
And Romney hasn't answered that. And because he hasn't, and because his campaign has stumbled so much, Barack Obama has been spared from answering it.
JUDY WOODRUFF: And — but what about David's other point, that all the president has to do is remain calm?
MARK SHIELDS: I think the president has a real problem.
I mean, the president cannot appear to be taking it too easy, can't appear to be at any point condescending.
JUDY WOODRUFF: You mean overconfident.
MARK SHIELDS: Overconfident, patronizing, not that that is his natural public demeanor.
But I just — you know, I do remember — I think Al Gore lost the 2000 — David and I disagree on this. I think he lost the 2000 campaign in the three debates, the first time when — his audible sighs when George W. Bush was talking. He kind of — how did I happen to end up on the same stage with this guy?
And then when he stalked him in the third debate and walked over and invaded his airspace, people said, I'm not comfortable with this fellow, because he doesn't seem comfortable with himself.
DAVID BROOKS: Yes.
See, I would say he hurt him — he hurt himself, Al Gore, in that case, but I do not — do not believe that any campaign has really been turned on debates. I think if you look at the pre-debate polls, the person who was ahead in those pre-debate polls has won just about every election.
And so people hurt themselves. They go up and down a little. George Bush lost at least two, probably three debates to John Kerry, still beat him in the general. So I am a little less persuaded that debates are foundational to any election.
JUDY WOODRUFF: One other thing I want to ask both of you about, more attention this week to international news.
MARK SHIELDS: Sure.
JUDY WOODRUFF: We had the U.N. General Assembly, the speech by the Iranian leader, the speech by Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The president spoke.
That's now in the air. Today and yesterday, Romney's campaigning in sort of a military setting. Could foreign policy suddenly rise up and be a bigger issue in this campaign?
MARK SHIELDS: I think it's going to be less of an issue after Benjamin Netanyahu's speech yesterday.
I think there was a concern, and a real concern, that if Netanyahu thought that Obama was going to be reelected, that the likelihood or the possibility of Israel attacking the Iranian reactor before the election with the expectation they wouldn't get as good a deal in the second term of Obama increased. And, yesterday, I think he took that off the table.
I think that now he's talking about next spring. And I think — so there is likelihood of that.
But, sure, it can happen at any time. Foreign policy can intrude. The problem that Mitt Romney has is he just hasn't risen to the commander in chief level, where people believe that he is. And when he chose Paul Ryan, he didn't fill out his resume. He chose not to go in that direction.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Foreign policy?
DAVID BROOKS: Yes, I do agree that what Bibi said was the key thing, which is that we have got several months until next spring.
And so that means, if there is ever going to be a military attack, it will not be pre-election, it won't be any time soon. And so, that lowers the temperature on that issue.
Whether the administration has a plausible strategy, they have a good principle, which is that we cannot tolerate containment. We can't contain a nuclear Iran. They will not get the bomb.
But how we get there, that's — they have always left vague. The Israelis have been incredibly frustrated: Why are they so vague? Why won't they lay out a strategy? And so, that is a concern, but it's more a policy concern than a political one.
Very different subject, but I have to ask you. The NFL lockout of the pro football officials, they resolved it all after that Monday night game, Mark, which, shall we say, was controversial. What lessons to be learned from this whole experience?
MARK SHIELDS: The myopia and greed of NFL owners is beyond, beyond comprehension.
I mean, these are people who have a $10 billion enterprise. And basically, for chump change, for walking-around money, were willing to put the integrity of it in jeopardy.
And they united, Paul Ryan and, what's his name, Scott Walker and David Brooks as union supporters. They're backing the union.
MARK SHIELDS: Now, that is an amazing achievement on the part of the NFL owners.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Twenty seconds.
DAVID BROOKS: I was so furious. I was in a bar in New York watching the Green Bay game. It was not only the last call. There were a bunch of calls. They were giving everything to the home team.
DAVID BROOKS: But I think a lesson for viewers — I mentioned this earlier today — is that if, you think we're bad, the replacement pundits would be even worse.
DAVID BROOKS: So, you should love us — you should love us…
MARK SHIELDS: I disagree with him, Ruth.
JUDY WOODRUFF: We don't want any — we don't want — all right, and now we know where David spends his Monday nights, in bars in New York and other places.
MARK SHIELDS: Bars in New York watching NFL.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Mark, David, thank you both.
And Mark and David keep up the talk on The Doubleheader. That's on our website coming up after this program.
And a reminder: Our own Jim Lehrer, who is moderating the first debate, is going to appear in a segment with CBS' Bob Schieffer on the program Sunday morning this weekend to talk about the history of presidential debates.


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Using various fonts and embedding fonts on a website has always been a rather cumbersome task. There are a variety of ways to do this including the CSS3 property @font-face and Cufon but now there is an even easier way to do this. Google has released their font directory which allows you to embed fonts easily on the web. The Google font directory allows you to browse the fonts available with this method, and for all you designers out there Google has a package with all of the fonts for you to download to use in Photoshop. You can get the the package here to –> embed fonts on the web!
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How to Make It
Soak the hickory chips in cold water for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine salt and pepper with the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
Light a grill; if using gas, light the front and rear or outside burners. If using charcoal, rake the lit coals into two piles on opposite sides of the grill. Lightly brush the grate with oil. Place a foil drip pan in the center of the grill.
Drain the hickory chips and scatter them on the hot coals. If using gas, place the chips in a 12-inch square of aluminum foil; fold the foil into a 6-inch square package and poke 12 holes in the top. Place the package near the gas flame. Let the chips heat until smoking.
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture into the cavity of each chicken. Sprinkle the rest on the skin, and rub it in thoroughly. Set the chickens on the grill, breast up, away from the heat. Cover and grill over moderate heat for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the skin is golden and crisp and the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced. (If using charcoal, replenish the coals after about 1 hour.) Transfer the chickens to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve hot or at room temperature, with White BBQ Sauce on the side.


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Where did the idea for Roar of a Snore come from? From a loud snore in the middle of the night! I wondered what would happen if someone was awakened by a snore, but didn't know where the snore was coming from. That someone would have to search and search and search for the...ROAR OF A SNORE!
It's true, I fear, that my husband Fred snores! So do my brother and stepfather! I dedicated this book to all three. If I tell the truth, sometimes I snore a little too. The book flap of Roar of a Snore says everyone snores. I think that's probably true. Some of us have tiny snores, some of us snore when we're super tired, but we all snore...just a little.
What fun I had writing this rhyming story! But at times I wanted to pull my hair out as I tried to put everything into rhymes. (Hey! Times and rhymes. That was a rhyme. Once you start to rhyme, you just can't stop.)
Roar of a Snore fans may be surprised to learn that in the original story version, the surprise snorer was not a kitten. It was a mouse. My editor, Karen Riskin, thought there might be too many mouse stories and that a mouse would be easily guessed. We decided a kitten would be the perfect surprise snorer. I'm happy we chose a kitten because it reminds me of when I was a kid and found baby kittens in our hayloft. I don't think any of them snored, though.
What animal would you choose if you were writing this story?
Here I am with Arnold (Yes! Same name as mine.) Arnold belongs to my friends, Larry and Madeleine. He reminds me of "Old Blue."
Roar of a Snore is dedicated to my husband Fred, my stepfather Chuck, and my brother Roger. Do they look like snorers? I'll never tell!
From School Library Journal, a *STARRED* Review: Pratt's acrylic illustrations help to create a pace that perfectly complements the rhyming, cumulative text. The details of the pictures, done in vivid, warm colors, add motion and energy to the story. A must-have for all libraries."
From Kirkus Reviews: "Rhythm, rhyme, repetition and a charming surprise ending (with an amusing coda) make this a likely winner with the preschool set. From sleepless Jack, who first hears the enormous snore, to Mama Gwyn, Baby Sue, Papa Ben, twins Josie Jo and Jennie Lynn, and ending with a barn full of animals, all are intent on searching for the source of the snore. The unlikely culprit? A tiny lost kitten, asleep in the hayloft. The repeated cumulative refrain will encourage audience participation, whether listeners are in a group at storytime or enjoying a private nighttime read-aloud. Listeners will also enjoy speculating on just what neighbor Molly Olsen does when she hears the snore. Simple and satisfying."


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It's finally here. Teams have worked hard to get to the biggest stage in high school football, the State Championships. There are 12 teams left and all will be fighting for the trophy in the next two days. It should be a great week of high school football in Mississippi and we've got you covered here on BulldogBlitz.com. Let's take a look at my picks from last week and where I am on the season picking my top five games each week.
Last Week's Record: 4-1
Season Record 53-22
Now, my game of the week and four more games to watch.
Game of the Week: Louisville vs. Hazelhurst: It was a tough call to pick the 3A Championship over 6A, but I feel like this could be the best matchup of the weekend. Louisville has clearly been the best team in the classification and you can make a case that the Wildcats would be one of the top teams in the state in any classification with a roster full of talent and over 30 seniors on the team.
Everything has come together for Louisville to win the State Championship this year. This has been simply the most talented team that the program has had since 2008 when they won their second-consecutive 3A title and they've shown up to play every week like they should. Quarterback Wyatt Roberts has been unflappable in his senior season and has weapons like Demarcus Brooks, Desmond Goss and Dontae Jones to work with. On the defensive side of the ball, Jeremy Sangster has been beastly as the norm and the crew has been one of the more overlooked in the state when compared to what the offense has done. Hazlehurst has been the consensus favorite on their side of the bracket as well matching up the two top teams in 3A for a dream matchup.
The Indians have been a consistent power in 3A when Louisville has not been around and were State champs a year ago. Their lone setback this season came to 2A powerhouse Bassfield back in October and they've reeled off 10-straight wins to make it to Jackson. I expect Hazelhurst to give the Wildcats the toughest contest of the year, but this is Louisville's season. I think they win title number eight on Saturday morning and cap off an incredible undefeated season.
Oak Grove vs. Tupelo: The Warriors of Oak Grove have been one of the great stories of the 2013 season under coach Nevil Barr and their offense has been nothing short of prolific. Let by quarterback Kirk McCarty, Oak Grove has thrown for nearly 4,000 yards as McCarty has passed for 42 touchdowns. The most dangerous thing about the Brett Favre-led offense is the receivers that McCarty has the opportunity to throw to. 38 touchdowns and more than 700 yards a piece has come from four different receivers including junior Cameron Myers who is a rising name around the state.
Something has to give, though, as the Tupelo Golden Wave rolls into town with THE biggest story of 2013. A state power in nearly every sport but football, Head Coach Trent Hammond has set out to change things and it's turned into them blankets ranking in the top five in the state and making it to Jackson for the first time since the 1990's. The offense hasn't been as big as a threat as the Oak Grove group, but the defense has been one of the state's best giving South Panola their toughest test of the year in the regular season before disposing of the Tigers last week at Tupelo. This is going to be a fun one to watch and both teams really deserve a title this season. I think Oak Grove will find ways to score points and pull it out. Oak Grove
Bassfield vs. Calhoun City: This is a game that I feel will be the least of the competitive matchups. That is no slight towards Calhoun City whom has become one of the toughest teams in the north every year, but Bassfield has been on a different level than anyone in the state in just about any classification. The Yellow Jackets have blown the competition away after their loss to Jackson Prep earlier in the season and they've cruised to the State Championship once again.
Last season, Bassfield put Eupora away quickly and won the 2A crown with ease. I think the athletes on the field will be too much to overcome for Calhoun City and the Yellow Jackets will roll to yet another championship on its star-studded roster.
Oxford vs. Picayune: The Chargers met their toughest match of the season last week in the North State Championship when Callaway came to O-town to try to get a trip to Jackson. Surprisingly, it was no contest for the visiting Chargers as Oxford rolled to victory as they have all season. With a roster full of talent, mostly young, the Chargers appear to be the team to beat and head on to an undefeated season.
I wouldn't be surprised to see this become a game, however. The Maroon Tide always seem to find themselves making their way to the finals in 5A as they've controlled the coast in the past and they have their horses as well. Running back Preston Dedeaux has been a load all season rushing for over 1800 yards and will be a key target for the tough Oxford defense and MSU commit Darrius Liggins. In the end, I think Oxford wins it all. Oxford
Lafayette vs. Forrest County AHS : My final game on the docket features two in-state commits who will find themselves facing off against each other for the next couple of years in the Egg Bowl. Ole Miss commit D.K. Buford has been a big reason why the Commodores have reeled off seven-straight wins after appearing dead in the water. Buford has rushed for over 1,000 yards on the year and has accounted for 18 Lafayette touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball, MSU commit Dontavion Lee has been a force as he's helped FCAHS to eight-straight wins of their own. Lee has got it done on both sides with over 1,500 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns as well as nearly 400 yards receiving and seven more touchdown catches. On defense, he's been called to lead his team as well and has answered the call with nearly 50 tackles and several turnovers that have sealed ball games.
This will be another great battle this weekend and I expect it to come down to the wire. In the end, I think Lee will make a play to win the ball game. Forrest County AHS
Now let's take a look at my top 25 this week for the state of Mississippi.
Top 25:
1. Oxford (14-0) 5A
2. Louisville (15-0) 3A
3. Oak Grove (13-1) 6A
4. Tupelo (13-1) 6A
5. Bassfield (14-1) 2A
6. South Panola (13-2) 6A
7. Hazlehurst (14-1) 3A
8. Picayune (11-2) 5A
9. Callaway (14-1) 5A
10. Brandon (11-2) 6A
11. Petal (10-3) 6A
12. Meridian (10-4) 6A
13. Laurel (12-1) 5A
14. Forrest County AHS (11-2) 4A
15. Wayne County (10-3) 5A
16. Madison Central (9-4) 6A
17. Pearl (11-3) 5A
18. Charleston (12-2) 3A
19. Jackson Prep (11-2) MAIS-AAA
20. St. Stansislaus (12-1) 4A
21. Pascagoula (10-2) 5A
22. Gulfport (9-3) 6A
23. Rosa Fort (11-2) 4A
24. Noxubee County (9-4) 4A
25. Wilkinson County (11-4) 3A


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The Regnum Christi Movement offers its members some guidelines of a gospel-based spirituality as an ideal of Christian life. The spiritual path that Regnum Christi members walk mainly consists in knowing, loving, imitating, and proclaiming Christ. This is the path and these are the goals.
Below, we offer some resources that can help nurture the spiritual life of Movement members and of any Christian.
Daily Prayer 2012-12-11
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Matthew 18:12-14
Jesus said to his disciples: "What is your
opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one
of them goes astray, will he not leave the
ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of
the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say
to you, he rejoices more over it than over
the ninety-nine that did not stray. In just the same
way, it is not the will of your heavenly
Father that one of these little ones be lost."
Introductory Prayer: Dear Jesus, my Lord and God, I
open my heart to your infinite love. I wish to
listen and respond to the inspirations that you wish
to give me this morning. I believe in you. I
hope in you. I love you. Lord, you are
my shepherd and the true meaning of my life.
Jesus, Good Shepherd, give me the grace to open
my heart to your mercy.
1. Not All Shepherds Are
the Same: In today's society, the image of the
shepherd doesn't say as much as it did in Jesus'
time. Psalm 23 was probably one of Christ's favorite
psalms, for he uses the image of the shepherd
frequently: "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I
shall want." Sheep have a trusting relationship with their
shepherd. Instinctively they know that the shepherd will care
for them. Christ is our shepherd who loves us.
In our lives, other people or material possessions can
seem to promise to bring us happiness, causing us to
follow after them as if they were our shepherd.
But when the real trial comes, they abandon us just
as a hired hand leaves the sheep when the
wolf appears. Let us renew our commitment to Christ,
the Good Shepherd, since he is the true shepherd of
our souls.
2. Searching Out the Lost Sheep: In
every group of animals there is at least one
that seems to get distracted and eventually lost. In
our lives we, too, can get distracted and stray from
the security of Christ and his way. Sin is
what separates us from Christ. If we are not careful,
we can be easily seduced by the world, by
the fascination of material goods or pleasures, and then
mistakenly place our security in them. Then, when we
experience the emptiness and spiritual hunger that comes from wandering
from the Good Shepherd, we need only to recall
that he is waiting for us, his wayward sheep,
to carry us back into the safety of his fold.
It is comforting and heartening to know that he
longs for us to be reconciled with him, just as
a shepherd goes out in search of the lost
3. Let the Celebration Begin! Anyone who has
children and has temporarily "lost" one of them can empathize
with the joy God experiences when one of us
is found once again and reunited with him. We
may try to outdo him in love and generosity, but
that cannot happen. His love surpasses all our imagining.
Today, let us take a moment to talk to God
about our state in life and resolve to let
him be actively present in our everyday living. Could
there be any better way to prepare for Christmas than
to open the doors of our hearts? Christ is
there, knocking, asking to be allowed inside so he
can heal us and make us whole again. It's almost
shocking to discover that we can please him simply
by turning to him and letting him pick us up
from where we've fallen and restore us to full
friendship with him. Shouldn't we permit Our Lord that
pleasure, especially when the only cost is admitting our
tremendous need for him, confessing our sins and inviting him
back into our hearts, where he belongs?
Conversation with
Christ: Lord, I know my countless falls
provide me countless occasions to encounter you as the Good
Shepherd, since without fail you come to pick me
up again. Instead of wallowing in a sterile self-pity
at the misery of my sinfulness, I intend to delight
more in your tender mercy. I know this trusting
attitude will please you.
Resolution: Each time I fall
today, I will get back up again immediately, because
I will have confidence in my Good Shepherd's loving mercy.
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text: "Once there was a player that came out of college with the wind at his back. The media loved him, and most thought he was destined to make his mark on the NFL. After being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, he spent years struggling to prove himself, until his team did what some losing teams do, they finally gave up on him. His popularity was all but gone. Although this was the lowest moment of his career, a former quarterback, and former quarterback coach and offensive coordinator by the name Gary Kubiak saw potential in the struggling player. Gary saw talent no one else seemed to appreciate. He saw that he had the ability to run his variation of the west coast offense, and when he became the starter, he went on to lead his team to the playoffs not once, not twice, but three consecutive years in a row. No, I'm not making a prediction, although history has a strange way of repeating itself. It's not a prediction because that struggling player in my story wasn't Leinart. That struggling quarterback was Jake 'The Snake' Plummer. You see, Gary has done this before!" LINK TO ARTICLE, COMMENT BELOW THAT (I found this in the comments section of the Barnacle, and felt it worthy of it's on thread, if not, feel free to merge it with the other Leinart threads please.)


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How would a code for a batch file go to change multiple files from say .exe to .txt go?
Thx in advance
ren *.exe *.txt
The folder you execute this batch file in will have all its exe files turned into txt files.
set /p direc=Insert the path to the files you want changed:
cd %direc%
ren *.bat *.txt
Or the other way around:
ren *.txt *.bat
I hope this helps!
@rename "*.exe" "*.txt"
Note that the author of this question was also a participant in that one.


text: IAB, MMA and MRC release in-app mobile ad guidelines Published on March 07, 2013. Most Popular New York—The Interactive Advertising Bureau, Mobile Marketing Association and Media Rating Council have released "Mobile Application Advertising Measurement Guidelines" for public comment. The guidelines are intended to provide measurement standards for in-app mobile advertising. They address such topics as viewable impressions, application testing and release processes, ad impression tracking accuracy and general reporting parameters for in-app mobile advertising. The public comment period will be open until April 6; the guidelines are available by clicking here. In this article: BtoB


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CALDWELL -- Noble County commissioners approved multiple road projects during their Oct. 6 meeting, including the excavation of the Tuckahoe and Winstead roads rights of way.
Harmon's Pipeline Service LLC will hydrovac to locate and record depths on any and all utilities inside the right of way on both sides of the road.
A one-year extension for a road use maintenance agreement with Antero Resources set to expire Oct. 1 for the Batesville Compressor Station was approved.
Commissioners also signed-off on RUMA terminations with Antero Resources for Mine and Ullman Hill roads.
Commissioners noted receipt of Noble County Prosecutor Kelly Riddle's intent to hold office on a full-time basis for the term beginning in January.
In other news, Laura Fuller, economic development agent, met with the commissioners to report she had applied for a farmers market training grant through Gulfport and Rural Development Grant through Ohio State University.
Becky Khune met with commissioners to request a rental fee waiver for use of the Noble County Community Center to show a film. Commissioners explained they cannot waive the fee due to the nature of the event, but that she can accept donations.
Dave Anderson also met with the commissioners to discuss the 2017 health insurance rates. The rates are not available but the county should see a reduction.
Commissioners transferred $40,000 in the Public Assistance Fund from account 2500.500.4005 to account 2500.500.4009.
They also approved the payment of bills totaling $85,150.24, including $19,166 to United Ambulance Service for ambulance services; $8,388.81 to Caldwell Water and Sewage for metered reading for sewer; and $7,583 to GMN Tri-County CAC Inc. for senior services.


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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
New Opportunities...
Diana and I celebrated our wedding anniversary this year by taking a "once in a lifetime" trip to five countries in Europe. This photo is of both of us at an unusual statue in Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic. We also visited Germany, Austria, the Check Republic and Hungary. We had lots of fun and made some great memories!
Our family is doing very well: Susan and Tyler are kept busy in Lethbridge, Alberta, with running their businesses and also running after busy little Abby - Diana is off this week to spend time with them. Matthew and Heather (still on maternity leave), who live round the corner from us here in Waterloo, must keep track of little Ava and juggle their business. Victoria (Tory) is busy working at Chapters as she saves money for her third year at Wilfred Laurier University that begins again in the Fall. Diana enjoys helping out with the grandchildren at every opportunity and still works two days a week at Koinonia Church where we attend. My brother, Peter, from Argentina, visited us a week ago and we took a "trip sown memory lane" and had a wonderful time! As we see him so seldom we squeezed the most out of his visit.
On the ministry front I was honoured to speak at the purpose@work conference held at Muskoka Baptist Camp and Conference Centre in Huntsville, Ontario where I shared the platform with Richard Blackaby and John Hull of John Mazwell's ministry. Doors to speak at denominational conventions and in churches are opening up for me across the country and I consider it a privilege to be given these opportunities to minister and strengthen the body of Christin Canada. This weekend I speak at Bayviewglen Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Toronto. My future trips this year take me to many provinces and even in the US!
Watch me in this short promo video: http://www.billygraham.ca/ministries/training/cross-the-street.aspx
We value the prayers and friendship of so many - in this we are rich indeed.
Wishing you every blessing,
David and Diana Macfarlane
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- Judy ~ My Front Porch said...
So good to know what's happening in your life! Blessings to you all.
- July 29, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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It's great to see you got some time away with your busy schedule
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Room Temperature Controller
The temperature controlling system maintains a user programmable room temperature where air conditionars are not provided. For this purpose we need a cooler and a heater. Cooler is used for decreasing temperature and heater is used for increasing temperature. This project also shows the real time temperature in degree centigrade. It can be used in any season.
There are two relays for AC supply output to connect cooler and heater. Two buttons(up and down) are used to set a suitable temperature called as 'preset'. We can assume three cases to turn the relays in order to maintain the temperature to the user suitable temperature.
Case 1 :If the actual temperature is equal to this preset value, both relays remain OFF as the temperature is undercontrol.
Case 2 : When temperature rises above the preset value, the cooler turns ON and heater turnss OFF to decrease the temperature.
Case 3: When temperature falls below the preset value, the heater turns ON and cooler turns OFF to increase the temperature.
Components: MCU AT89S52, EEPROM AT24C02, Temperature sensor DS18B20, Relay12Volts, XL12MHz, 16x2LCD etc.
The MCU(AT89S52) is the brain of the circuit. It reads the temperature from sensor(DS1820) using one wire protocol. This temperature is compared with the preset temperature value inside the microcontroller and then switches the required function.Two toggle buttons are used to increase/decrease the preset temperature value. This value is saved in the eeprom(24C02), hence no effect of power failure. In the LCD connections there are two variable resistors of 10kΩ used to set the contrast & brightness.


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Water conservation is a 'hot topic' in tourism because generally, tourists consume much more water than local residents and together with tourist facilities (e.g. hotels) they contribute to putting enormous pressure on destinations, especially where water is already scarce. This category commends those that try to conserve water as best they can.
In 2013, Chepu Adventures EcoLodge won gold award.


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Malam Shamuna Ustaz Jibril has sounded a Boko Haram alert asking both the authorities and the rest of the citizenry to heighten their security consciousness.
He said 'the terrorists have the wider sub-region in their sights and Ghana is not an exception.'
Malam Shamuna Ustaz Jibril has appeared on a number of media programmes and is credited with several prophesies, which have come to pass.
In this latest prophesy, he said the terrorists, who he insists are not Muslims but cultists, intend to make a huge statement in the sub-region.
He pointed at a number of installations, including a Nigerian-owned factory which the terrorists have on their list.
'Our security consciousness must be heightened.'
Continuing he said, 'By my security calculation, some of them have been to Ghana eluding identification and could have a fair knowledge about the terrain.'
He added that 'my candid advice to the government is that they should take this piece of information seriously and for instance beef up security at key installations. Spiritualists must organize prayers and fasting to avert eventualities.'
Malam Shamuna recently prophesized that the Plateau State capital, Jos would witness heightened terrorist activities by Boko Haram, prophesy which has already come to pass.
'When Hits FM, an Accra-based radio station interviewed me I asked them to give a few days to do a spiritual calculation following which I said Yobe State was going to be the next target and it did come to pass,' he said.
For now, the other targets, the US Embassy in Abuja, the Bauchi Central Police Station, Maiduguri Roman Catholic Church and others will escape the wrath of the terrorists as a result of the prevailing state of emergency, he said.
He gave a piece of good news when he said that 'some leaders of the Boko Haram will be captured in Chad and one of the kidnapped girls will escape within twenty one days.'
In neighbouring Burkina Faso, there would be turmoil as in Algeria, with a major fire outbreak occurring in Dubai, he said.
Malam Shamuna is in his 30s and hails from Bawku but now domiciles in Accra.
Malam Shamuna, the son of a renowned spiritualist in Bawku, did not study the Holy Quran but has a mental memory of the scripture.
His prophesy about the Boko Haram's West African project was delivered a few days before President John Mahama called on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to watch out for the terrorists.
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Another closure is planned for the Belleair Causeway Bridge this week with overnight shutdowns scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday to allow for work to be done above the existing drawbridge. The recommended detour route from the beaches to the mainland is Gulf Boulevard south through Indian Rocks Beach to Walsingham Road/State Road 686, and over the Intracoastal Waterway bridge. Recent rain moved the closure back by one day; this phase of work was originally planned to begin Monday and last until Tuesday.
Workers will remove temporary support structures on the new bridge during the closures. County officials say the bridge replacement project is on schedule and has now reached the halfway point.
For more information on the project, visit the dedicated Web site, which has news and updates as well as a live Web cam of the progress, www.belleaircausewaybridge.com.
Crews trying to keep up with vegetation boom
The regular rain has spurred plant growth around town, so much so that maintenance crews are challenged trying to keep up. Some of the overgrowth near roadways is creating safety concerns.
The Doc has been receiving complaints from readers about overgrown grassy areas adjacent to interstate entrance and exit ramps. Grass has grown so high in some locations that visibility is obstructed.
One example is the grassy area at the end of Interstate 275's 22nd Avenue S exit. The grass was waist-high last week, which was a concern for lower-sitting vehicles as the sight line of oncoming traffic was blocked. We spoke with Cliff Footlick, director of the city's Parks Department, who said his crews maintain the landscaping in the medians around town, but the DOT contracts with outside vendors to maintain the grassy turf areas around interstate ramps. We checked in with the DOT and learned that large machine mowing is easier and faster for workers to do, so those areas are done first, then workers go in on foot to cut the remainder. Most of the overgrown areas were mowed last week within a few days of our inquiry.
Storm sewer work will restrict Park Boulevard
Night work on multiple storm sewer crossings on Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park between 59th and 66th Streets will close two lanes of traffic beginning Aug. 24. The stretch of Park Boulevard is scheduled to be milled and repaved with work expected to last about four days. Traffic will be diverted down to one lane overnight as work progresses.
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text: Does anyone know of any Boston-area restaurants that serve goat or mutton (i.e. sheep meat from sheep older than a year or two)? I can't think of any restaurant around here that serves mutton off the top of my head, but I know that the Ole Mexican Grill in Inman Square, Cambridge, serves a small "tapas" dish of goat (which is truly excellent), and the Olive Tree Cafe (near MIT) serves curried goat. I heard recently that India Express on Washington Street in Boston serves goat as well, but haven't gotten there yet to see for myself. I'm curious if anyone recalls goat or mutton on other local menus, whether ethnic or haute. :) Many thanks!


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Set in the beautiful Herefordshire/Worcestershire countryside and easily accessed from the M5/M50 The Birches offers visitors both a peaceful and relaxing retreat. Whether visiting the historic market towns of Ledbury, Malvern or Ross on Wye enjoying a day at Cheltenham races or walking over the Malvern Hills our location means all are only a short drive away. Come and go as you please from this self-contained annexe, spotless and contemporary.
French doors lead onto your own terrace ideal for an evening BBQ or relaxing with your choice of beverage, then to a charming garden opening to fields with views of the Malvern Hills the tranquillity is sublime. Hens pottering on the lawn lay eggs for breakfast, served - in your room - with local bacon and sausages, and bread from Ledbury's baker. Dinner in the evening can be enjoyed at one of the many local restaurants alternatively just wander 5 mins down the road and enjoy the local hospitality and food of The Farmers Arms hostilery. Room facilities - double or twin occupancy, en-suite bathroom and shower, Wi-Fi, Sky TV (limited channels) i pod docking station, flat screen TV, CD player, fridge, tea and coffee making facility refreshed daily, bathroom toiletries, bath robes & slippers. Preferential rates are also available for guests at our local golf course and health club with spa (appointments required).
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- Up to 16 years old
- 26/01/2012 to 31/12/2021 - Please note we only accept cash or cheque payment on arrival. Thankyou. The price shown is based on the occupancy and dates you have searched for. Prices and availability are subject to change based on the arrival date, number of nights and occupancy searched for. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes.
- Pets are not allowed
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One night escape
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Birches.
Katharine was very hospitable and the room was clean and comfy with everything we needed incl...
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4 star accommodation.
Very welcoming host.
Excellent accommodation in a quite and picturesque setting. Would certainly recommend to others and return there again....
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