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- Prosperity Gospel
- Prosperity Gospel: Greed-based Theology
- Jim Bakker on Prosperity Teaching
- John Piper on the Prosperity Gospel
- Prosperity Gospel: Christianity's 'cargo cult'
- Prosperity Gospel : Research Resources
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Articles, books, videos, websites and other research resources on the Prosperity Gospel, also known as Prosperity Theology or Prosperity Teaching.
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Articles on the Prosperity Gospel
- Contentment: Antithesis of Prosperity Teaching by Rick Blinson
- Death, The Prosperity Gospel, And Me. Kate Bowler, New York Times, February 13, 2016. See also this interview
The prosperity gospel popularized a Christian explanation for why some people make it and some do not. They revolutionized prayer as an instrument for getting God always to say "yes." It offers people a guarantee: Follow these rules, and God will reward you, heal you, restore you. […]
The prosperity gospel holds to this illusion of control until the very end. If a believer gets sick and dies, shame compounds the grief. Those who are loved and lost are just that — those who have lost the test of faith. […]
I am well aware that news of my cancer will be seen by many in the prosperity community as proof of something. I have heard enough sermons about those who "speak against God's anointed" to know that it is inevitable, despite the fact that the book I wrote about them is very gentle. I understand.
- Did Jesus promise to give literally anything we ask for in faith? by Ron Rhodes
- Do the righteous always prosper? by John Piper
- An Evaluation of the Key Doctrines in the Health and Wealth Faith Movement by Vincent McCann
- 'Health & wealth gospel' critiqued Brent Thompson, Baptist Press, Aug. 9, 2007
As Peters dug into the theology and history of the word of faith movement, he was more convinced than ever that Christians needed to know the truth about it. He discovered that the movement's origins are not at all Christian; instead its roots can be traced directly to the metaphysical cults of the 19th century, Unitarianism, Christian Science, New Thought and even back to the early-church heresy known as Gnosticism.
"These preachers blur the line between the Creator and the created," Peters said. "They demote God and deify man … To them, faith is not placed in God; faith is a force you direct at God to make Him do what you want Him to do. It is a very man-centered gospel which makes it a different gospel…. All this has been wrapped in a Christian terminology to make it more palatable."
- The Heart of the Prosperity Gospel: Self or the Savior? by Dan Lioy, Conspectus, Vol. 4 (Sept. 2007)
Abstract: This essay explores whether self or the Savior is at the heart of the prosperity gospel. An analysis and critique of its dogma indicates that it is predominantly anthropocentric, rather than Christocentric. This ego-focused outlook is likewise present in the health-and-wealth movement. One discovers that preachers of success are touting a religion of self in which people are the measure of all things. A detailed discussion of Ephesians 1:3- 23 provides a needed biblical response. One learns that the Son, not self, is at the heart of the Father's plan of redemption. Also, it is in Christ alone that believers find forgiveness, hope, and wisdom. Only He is the meta-narrative of life, whether temporal or eternal in nature. Indeed, He is the sole reason for the existence of the church and the one who enables believers to complete their God-given work.
- I can do all things A look at Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." This Bible verse is often used entirely out of context by those who promote 'positive confession.'
- Is the "Prosperity Gospel" heresy? by Roger E. Olson
- The Hundred-Fold Heresy
- On Dying and Reckoning with the Prosperity Gospel. "How church historian Kate Bowler's cancer diagnosis brought her face-to-face with the beauty and terror of the popular movement." Interview with Morgan Lee, Christianity Today, February 23, 2016
Kate Bowler is a Canadian professor at Duke Divinity School who researches the prosperity gospel movement. She's also 35, a wife and mother, and critically ill with cancer. In a widely shared New York Times piece "Death, the Prosperity Gospel, and Me," the author of Blessed reflected on her research and how it informed her convictions on suffering and faith.
- Prosperity Preaching: Deceitful and Deadly by John Piper
- Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel [Hardcover]. [ Kindle edition]. By Kate Bowler. Note: See this article, and this interview.
Kate Bowler's Blessed is the first book to fully explore the origins, unifying themes, and major figures of a burgeoning movement that now claims millions of followers in America. Bowler traces the roots of the prosperity gospel: from the touring mesmerists, metaphysical sages, pentecostal healers, business oracles, and princely prophets of the early 20th century; through mid-century positive thinkers like Norman Vincent Peale and revivalists like Oral Roberts and Kenneth Hagin; to today's hugely successful prosperity preachers. Bowler focuses on such contemporary figures as Creflo Dollar, pastor of Atlanta's 30,000-member World Changers Church International; Joel Osteen, known as "the smiling preacher," with a weekly audience of seven million; T. D. Jakes, named by Time magazine one of America's most influential new religious leaders; Joyce Meyer, evangelist and women's empowerment guru; and many others. At almost any moment, day or night, the American public can tune in to these preachers-on TV, radio, podcasts, and in their megachurches-to hear the message that God desires to bless them with wealth and health. Bowler offers an interpretive framework for scholars and general readers alike to understand the diverse expressions of Christian abundance as a cohesive movement bound by shared understandings and common goals.
– Source: Publisher's information
"Very readable and engaging…Blessed is the best history of the development of the prosperity gospel written to date. It is an important addition to the library of pastors or scholars who regularly encounter the prosperity gospel in their ministry."–Southwestern Journal of Theology […]
"Marvelous this is a stunningly empathetic book. By pushing far beyond caricature, Bowler has produced a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the prosperity gospel and how it is, even now, remaking the American religious landscape." –The Christian Century
– Source: Editorial reviews at Amazon.com
- Faith, Health, and Prosperity: A Report on "Word of Faith" and "Positive Confession" Theologies [Paperback] by Andrew Perriman
In 2003 the Evangelical Alliance Commission on Unity and Truth among Evangelicals (ACUTE) published a report, edited by Andrew Perriman, on prosperity teaching. It was a direct response to the Word of Faith movement which seemed to contrast with mainstream evangelical teaching. The full title of the report is Faith, Health and Prosperity: A Report on 'Word of Faith' and 'Positive Confession' Theologies . The conclusions in the report come from Perriman's book.
- Health, Wealth & Happiness: Has the Prosperity Gospel Overshadowed the Gospel of Christ? [Paperback] [ Kindle Edition] By David Jones and Russell S. Woodbridge. A well-received, well-documented book. It shows that "[i]n light of Scripture, the prosperity gospel is fundamentally flawed. At bottom, it is a false gospel because of its faulty view of the relationship between God and man."
Believing that the prosperity gospel is constructed upon faulty theology, authors David W. Jones and Russell S. Woodbridge take a closer look at five crucial areas of error relating to the prosperity gospel. In a fair but firm tone, the authors discuss the history and theology of the prosperity gospel movement to reveal its fraudulent core biblical teachings that have been historically and popularly misinterpreted, even by some of today's most well-known pastors. After an introduction and assessment of the movement, readers are invited to take a look at Scripture to understand what the Bible really says about wealth, poverty, suffering, and giving.
– Source: Publisher's book description
The five theological errors discussed are:
- The Abrahamic covenant is a means to material entitlement
- Jesus's atonement extends to the "sin" of material poverty
- Christians give in order to gain material compensation from God
- Faith is a self-generated spiritual force that leads to prosperity
- Prayer is a tool to force God to grant prosperity
- The Money Cult [Hard Cover] [ Kindle Edition] by Chris Lehmann.
America was founded, we're taught in school, by the Pilgrims and other Puritans escaping religious persecution in Europe—an austere and pious lot who established a culture that remained pure and uncorrupted until the Industrial Revolution got in the way.
In The Money Cult, Chris Lehmann reveals that we have it backward: American capitalism has always been entangled with religion, and so today's megapastors, for example, aren't an aberration—they're as American as Benjamin Franklin.
– Source: Publisher's book description
Scholars have written shelves of books trying to discern why religious faith remains so dominant in the United States, even while America is at the same time as consumerist, hedonistic and, above all, as capitalist as anywhere on Earth. The answer, in a socioeconomic if not spiritual sense, according to Lehmann's eye-popping and prodigiously researched book, is simple. There never was a contradiction: from Pilgrim founders to the prophets of the gospel of prosperity, the genius—the presiding spirit—of American religion has been the same as the genius of American capitalism. It's always been a money cult, with prosperity a sign of salvation and poverty something to self-help your way out of.
– Source: Brian Bethune, Praise the Lord and grab the money, a review of The Money Cult
- The Word-Faith Controversy: Understanding the Health and Wealth Gospel [Paperback] by Robert M. Bowman Jr. Bowman's ability to provide easy-to-understand evaluations of complex issues is as valuable as his balanced approach.
Is it God's will that believers be healthy, wealthy, and wise? Wise, definitely, but Robert M. Bowman questions those who teach a message of bodily health and financial prosperity through faith. In this balanced book, Bowman examines the word of faith movement by revealing the origins, teachers, and errors of this distortion of Christian doctrine. The faith healing and prosperity gospel aspects of the movement are what appeal to some and turn off others, causing a confusing and sometimes heated controversy.
But the word of faith movement is, Bowman insists, "neither soundly orthodox nor thoroughly heretical." Using the Bible as his touchstone, Bowman helps readers sort through the controversy and distinguish acceptable Pentecostal teachings from distorted offshoots.
– Source: Publisher's book description
News and News Archive
Prosperity Teaching news tracker & news archive
Archived news articles that mention 'prosperity teaching.'
Items posted before Jan. 31, 2002
- Prosperity Preachers Exposed A collection of video outtakes documenting how various prosperity preachers try to get their followers to give them money. See also this similar video.
See Also
Positive Confession
Word Faith Movement
This entry is edited by Anton Hein, who reminds readers of the words of the apostle Paul to the Philippians:
I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
– Source: Philippians 4:12-13, NASB
- Prosperity Gospel
- Prosperity Gospel: Greed-based Theology
- Jim Bakker on Prosperity Teaching
- John Piper on the Prosperity Gospel
- Prosperity Gospel: Christianity's 'cargo cult'
- Prosperity Gospel : Research Resources
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Shedding new light on 401(k) feesA new Department of Labor rule requires 401(k) plans to distribute detailed fee disclosures to participants by August 30, and will require similar disclosures at least once a year going forward. Since you may pay hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars in 401(k) fees over the course of your lifetime, here are four things you should know about these costs:
- Fee comparisons should be a key part of your option choices. Besides offering options with a range of different risk characteristics, 401(k) plans often offer funds from a variety of different investment firms. So, for example, if you want to select a stock fund, you may have several somewhat similar options available. Besides looking at the investment strategy and track record of those funds, compare the fees on each. A big fee differential could tip the balance in making one fund more attractive than another.
- Transaction charges are worthy of special attention. See if your fund charges you for things like switching from one option to another. If it does, you'll want to think about changing your investing habits to minimize those charges. For example, you might decide to consolidate changes so you make a big adjustment once a year, rather than a series of smaller changes. You could also consider an option that takes care of asset allocation within the fund, so you don't have to transfer money between funds to rebalance your portfolio.
- Fees are important, but they aren't the only consideration. While fees are an important consideration, don't make your decisions based on these alone. Actively managed funds are likely to have higher fees than indexed options, which are basically designed to be on autopilot, following a designated market up and down. An active manager who has been successful over a full market cycle may be worth paying a little extra for, as might a "life cycle" option that automatically adjusts your asset allocation for you over time.
- Fees on income investments can negate today's returns. In general, higher-risk/higher-reward assets such as stocks will carry higher fees than cash equivalents or bond funds. But today's money market rates are near zero, and bond yields aren't much higher. With interest rates that thin, you simply can't afford much of a fee on these options, or you may find yourself with no return on your money at all.

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(b Brighton, 28 Dec 1956). "Kennedy," as he chose to be known for a time, is an individualistic and undeniably talented violinist who has emerged as one of the bona fide stars of the rich generation that came of age in the last quarter of the twentieth century. He has made a point of discarding what he sees as the conservative, staid traditions of classical concertmaking, and his personality may be summed up as flamboyant.
He studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Juilliard and made his Festival Hall début with the LPO in 1977, playing in Berlin (1980) and Australia (1981) and touring in the USA (1985). He is specially admired for his playing and recording of the Elgar Concerto and the Vivaldi Seasons, a driving performance that rapidly became a bestseller; he is also known for his playing of jazz and rock.
See below for DVD Videos with Nigel Kennedy, or click here to see all records by this artist.
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My Wife's lipomas tend to attach and wrap around nerve clusters, which is typical of Dercum's. The Disease is very rare, & she also has Benign Fasciculation Syndrome, which, while also rare, seems to often be present when DD has been diagnosed.
She also has Fibromyalgia. We've seen that a Doctor on the other side of the US treats this by liposuction every couple of years, which gives some relief, but that they always grow back. She is not heavy like most with DD and has them in her legs & belly. Help!


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LEGO Dimensions Hands-on: Plans to Release New Content For Upcoming Blockbusters
Just recently, LEGO Dimensions announced 16 to be included in the toys-to-life franchise. Many of the newly introduced IPs are older titles – Gremlins, Goonies, Sonic, Scooby-Doo, and so on – and I got to sit and play with some of these newcomers over at E3 this past week.
As someone who grew up with the Goonies and Gremlins, it was very cool to see fan-favorite characters running around getting into classic LEGO shenanigans.
The inclusion of older IPs is definitely a positioning move, where LEGO Dimensions is shooting to appeal to an older audience that now has kids who are beginning to play with LEGOs. The controls are simple and the interaction between the player and the Toy Pad is slick as you open portals and move figured from one part of the pad to another.
But, also, LEGO is making an effort to include new movies and IPs in a very savvy business move. To coincide with the upcoming releases, LEGO Dimensions is releasing level packs for films like the new Ghostbusters and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
And they don't plan on stopping any time soon. Watch out for new movie release content
While Disney Infinity did just recently close its doors, LEGO Dimensions seems set up to continue on and slingshot their toys-to-life brand forward with Warner Bros. Studio's blessing.
During my time playing the E3 hands-on demo, there was a huge emphasis on current and upcoming IPs – mainly Ghostbusters, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and the ever-popular Adventure Time. The big selling point is access to upcoming blockbusters as a source for new toy packs and level packs.
The current plan seems to be: continue producing toys for new films that appeal to kids.
How do these older IPs like Scooby Doo and Gremlins fit in? LEGO Dimensions certainly isn't forgetting the movies that the older, parental audience grew up with and want to now pass along to their children.


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"Old Rat" 1977-1982
"short whiskers"
standard obverse
standard reverse
Starting in 2001, some (all?) of the "juvenile mouse" tokens have a "C" on the cap. So far I am cataloging them as a variety of the juvenile mouse design. Design changed again in 2013, I don't know yet if any of the Juvenile mouse design will be made after 2012.
"Juvenile Mouse, C on cap" 2001-2013?
In 2013 the tokens were radically redesigned. Since Chuck seems to be regressing, I'll call this the "Baby Mounse" design. I assume this will be the design for the next few years, but too early to tell for sure what will happen next!
"Chuck E. Rocks" 2013 - present?
At least one of the 2006 tokens has a "Z" to the left of the mouse head. These seem to be scarce, but how many were made, why they were made, and if the "Z" appears on any other years are still unknown.
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|CEC Logo
Sept 2012 - token listed on eBay with "CEC logo" as above on one side, and standard "jester head" design on the othere side. Sold for $4.99 + 0.99 shipping (I didn't see the listing until it had ended or I might have bid on it). I suspect this was a manufacturer's sample muleing two designs, in which case it may have been made later than 1990. Probably 25mm brass, but seller did not specify and hard to tell from scan.
25mm, NB, same image on both sides. I don't know yet how widely
this token will be distributed. If lots of CEC location use it, it will be
a fairly common token. If only a few use it, but may turn out to be quite
scarce. I would be interested in hearing reports of CEC location using it.
Note: (Feb. 2004) Rumor has it that 500 of these tokens were made and distributed to CEC managers. I am inclined to believe this, as the CEC location I talked to had not heard of them, and I have only seen one show up on eBay. If true, this isn't really a "game token" (more of a "medal") but would be one of the rarer CEC items for those who choose to collect it.
Note: (Jan. 2005) Another collector has heard that these were sent to all CEC stockholders (one each). Many managers received them being stockholders. This would suggest a mintage of more than 500, but still relatively small. Very few have turned up in collector hands.
CEC "Mardi Gras" Token
39mm, Al (anodized gold)
For a long time I have been hearing rumors of a "Chuck E. Cheese Mardi Gras Token" but I never found anyone who had actually seen one. The above token may be what some people were recalling. According to the information I was given, this token was passed out to attendees of the invitation-only CEC banquet in New Orleans (year?). Thus it is more of a "medal" than a "token" but it seems to be quite rare. Image courtesty the Liebermann family collection.
Four larger-size CEC "tokens" have been made
Super Token (left: anodized gold; right: not anodized in error)
"Super Token" (above) These were used and issued in Portland, OR for a special promotion in 1983-4.
I was recently send a scan of this CEC "wooden nickel" token. I don't know anything about it, but it seems to be pretty scarce.
I was sent a scan of the above token in 2011 but it appears to be older.
Yellow plastic, 32mm (this one is (c) 2002, other colors and dates may exist,
this is the only one I have confirmed)
Note! (7/04) These yellow plastic tokens have been showing up on eBay in large quantities (hundreds). They must be considered to be fairly common at present, although if most are redeemed for game tokens, they could be scarce in the future.
Note (1/05) These no longer seem to be showing up on eBay.
Large plastic token (right "stars and ball" variety)
Large Plastic token. According to a collector in Ft. Wayne, IN, the large plastic "tokens" were actually game prizes. A number of the games give out tickets, which can be exchanged for toys and the like. These large plastic tokens were low-end prizes that could be obtained for about 5 or 10 tickets. They were in use for about a year in the early 1990s. They do not seem to have been popular, as they are now fairly scarce. "Stars and Ball" variety has raised circle near stars one one side.
(2013) I have been sent scans of two new varieties of the large plastic token (above). I assume these are also prizes and would date to the same period as tokens with similar designs, but I have no information about them. 63mm in diameter.
A few tokens have the "old rat" on one side (no date) and "No Cash Value" on the other side (below). These tokens seem to be fairly scarce.
I have recently (~2000) learned of a "Juvenile Head" design that is undated, appeared in eBay lot (below).
Undated Juvenile Head
Over the Hedge
From eBay listing: "Here is a new set of Chuck E. Cheese "Over the Hedge" promotional tokens. The nickel plated coins are the same .984 size as regular Chuck tokens but have been specially minted to promote DVD sales of the animated film. You get five different tokens, each featuring a different character from the movie. The backs of the coins are all the same - Chuck's smiling face along with the year and the "Where a kid can be a kid" slogan. This is a special limited issue item that the restaurants are offering, you need to use a special coupon and purchase a package deal to get the Hedge tokens."
"Grundy's" Type I
"Grundy's" Type II
|"Charlie Cheese", dots betwen words
|stars between words
I was recently sent the scan below with the information: I came across your site while searching for any information about a long gone restaurant of the 1980's in Perth, Western Australia (I still live here in Perth). It was called 'Pizza Showtime Theatre' and had all the characteristics of these CEC & Pizza Time franchises, but there is no mention of its existence, only those 2 on the east coast of Australia. It opened about 1980 in Murray Street Perth, in a disused 1930's balcony cinema (the 'Grand Theatre') and closed only a couple of years after that. Pizza Showtime was a pizza restaurant featuring singing & talking animatronic animal characters performing on stage and slot/games machines that ran on tokens, which I still have a few and have attached a scan. They measure about 26mm diameter.
A CEC token used in Saudi Arabia. I don't have any information about it.
CEC experimented with an adult food, drink, and game parlor in some of the CEC locations that were not doing well. CEC's in Reno, Cupertino, and Tampa were converted to "Zapps." The Tampa location did quite well as "Zapps" but the other locations still did poorly even after the conversion. Note the similarity between the reverse of the Zapps token and the reverse of the CEC tokens. (more information about Zapps)
Original Zapps Token
Chuck E. Cheese seems to be experimenting with adult food locations again. Here's some information I received recently: Hartford's is located along Interstate 35E in Lewisville, Texas, at the cross of Corporate Dr. Hartford's is the new concept store from the brains at CEC Entertainment Inc. It is much more for the adult crowd as there is a full service bar included. Lots of tv's decorate the walls turned to different sports channels. They even have screens in the bathroom. Their specialty item is baked pizza. The reason you cannot find any information on the place is that it is a test store. A 2nd location will be built before advertising will start. When first introduced almost a year ago [2001], the small game room used tokens. They have since switched to quarters and bill readers. Note: Hartford's token also known copper-plated.
TJ Hartford's token (reverse same, but "OC" mintmark under date)
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Débruit DébruitSis Sürpriz
CIVIL MUSIC (CIV020, 12" + digital)
Xavier Thomas is now living in London, but he would happily live in other regions that we settled Western middle-class people would call exotic. On his previous two EPs on Musique Large and Civil Music he used a collection of samples from Senegalese and Nigerian music for his staggering beats. Now, with "Sis Sürpriz", the original sound source is Turkish folklore. Unlike the other travelling beatmaker, Onra, dÉbruit didn't physically travel to the origin of the music to take the original records home with him –Onra composed "Chinoiseries" after a holiday in Vietnam–, but a stroll through the London borough where he lives, with a healthy Turkish population, was enough for our man. But not travelling doesn't mean not understanding, and dÉbruit knows perfectly how much he can get out of the trumpets and percussion for his productions. "Accorde Don" features bright synths, helium voices and an accordion sample that sounds like Flying Lotus after a holiday in Anatolia, "Turkish-Ish" is boogie-funk with a bazaar flavour, "Mezdé" is instrumental hip-hop for a dervish dance and "Lil Zurna" is another wonky variation featuring brass instruments with a euphoric and warlike feel. I don't know much about Turkish music, but you can hear dÉbruit has studied it, admires it and has taken it to his corner of the world with great results. Where will he go next?
Claude T. Hill
débruit - ?i? sürpriz ep (PREVIEW) (CIV020) out april 2011 by dEbruit
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A lot of things can cause spinal stenosis. Some of them are:
· Congenital spinal stenosis—you are born with it
· Scoliosis or other progressive inherited conditions that narrow the spinal openings
· Injury that results in a slipped disc, vertebral fractures or other trauma to the vertebral column
· Medical conditions, such as Paget's disease, where abnormal bone metabolism causes deformity of the vertebrae
· Toxins, particularly excessive exposure to fluoride in insecticides, which causes abnormal bone growth
· Degenerative diseases, such as arthritis, that are part of the aging process
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Symptoms of spinal stenosis are due to nerve compression, and depend on where the compression is located.
Cervical spinal stenosis affects the nerves to the neck and arms, so the symptoms are pain and other sensory abnormalities in the neck, shoulders and arms, weakness of the shoulders or arms and difficulty grasping things. Symptoms are usually on one side or the other. If the spinal cord is involved, you can also have gait problems and loss of coordination.
Lumbar spinal stenosis involves the nerves in the lower back. Leg pain or numbness are the most common symptoms; weakness in one or both legs also occurs. With lumbar stenosis, symptoms are more likely to be on one side or the other.
Spinal stenosis is usually treated with anti-inflammatories and pain medication as long as possible. If the pain is intractable or if there are functional problems, like weakness, the narrowed openings are opened up surgically. Sometimes the surgery can be done through an endoscope instead of with traditional surgical methods.
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Barnett Elementary School in Ramona recently received the California Distinguished School Award from the California Department of Education. The award honors schools selected for their demonstration of significant gains in narrowing the achievement gap. Pictured are teachers and staff at Barnett Elementary School. Barnett accepts this award on behalf of the Ramona Unified School District. The school is at 23925 Couna Way. Visit cde.ca.gov .
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Voice Your Choice ukulele by Radiants, added: August 27th, 2003
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#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
The best Impressions knockoff in history (although Jimi Hendrix, who
supposedly 'couldn't sing', did an amazing one-man Impressions impression
on 'Electric Ladyland'); it reached #16 R&B, #51 Pop for the Radiants in
February, 1965. -- AWR
"Voice Your Choice"
(Gerald Sims - Maurice McAllister)
[drum roll]
Bb Eb Dm Cm [2X]
/ / / / / / / /
Bb Eb Dm Cm/Bb [1: 3X 2: 1X]
Voice your choice
Bb Eb Dm Cm/Bb
Tell me, who do you love
Bb Eb Dm Cm/Bb
Am I the one
Bb Eb Dm Cm/Bb
That you're thinking of
Verse 1:
Bb Eb
You know you look so good
Bb Gm
Oh, it's really a crime
Bb Eb
For just one girl, yeah
Bb Gm
To be so fine
Dm7 Cm7
You've got all the boys
Dm7 Cm7
Standing in line
Tell me, who do you love, girl, make up your mind
Make up your mind
[repeat chorus]
Verse 2:
You know Jim, he's sincere
Oh and Joe, he's fine
Johnny's nice
Yeah, but is he the one?
Then there's me
Who's last but not least
So come on now, girl, and speak your piece
Speak your piece
Partial chorus:
Bb Eb Dm Cm
Voice your choice (ooh, tell me who do you love)
Bb Eb Dm Cm
Voice your choice (aah, girl, yeah)
Bb Eb Dm Cm
Voice your choice (ooh, girl, yeah)
Bb Gm F Bb
Tell me girl, whatcha gonna do
Gm F7 Bb
And tell me what are you tryin' to prove
Eb Bb
Girl, you don't need two
Eb Bb
No, when one will do
So come on now, say it's me and you
Me and you
Bb Eb Dm Cm/Bb
Voice your choice (ooh, tell me who do you love)
Voice your choice (aah, girl, yeah)
Voice your choice (aah, girl, yeah)
Voice your choice (ooh, tell me who do you love) [fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers


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The following list of projects was not developed by the Office of Transportation Planning alone. We work cooperatively with the state's thirteen Metropolitan Planning Organizations to develop lists of regional priority projects known as Transportation Improvement Programs, or TIPs. TIPs are updated annually and developed within a defined budget that ensure their credibility as planning and programming documents. The following frequently asked questions about how TIPs are put together and the Statewide Road and Bridge Program is developed every year.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is responsible for planning, developing and constructing hundreds of projects annually. Every year, MassDOT spends more than $400 million on construction of projects in the Statewide Road and Bridge Program. The basis of the Statewide Road and Bridge Program is the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), a compilation of regional priority lists developed within a set budget.
Before using this document, readers should be familiar with the fundamental terms, definitions and concepts contained within it. The following frequently asked questions and answers will provide some of this information. More detailed responses are available from the Office of Transportation Planning.
The State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, is a compilation of the thirteen regional Transportation Improvement Programs prepared annually by the state's Metropolitan Planning Organizations. It is essentially a listing of priority transportation projects (highway and transit) listed by funding category and fiscal year. The STIP is reviewed and approved by state and federal transportation and environmental agencies.
Every year, each region must prepare and update its Transportation Improvement Program, a staged multi-year program of capital improvements that reflect the needs of the regional transportation system. Under federal regulations, the TIP must be constrained to available funding, consistent with the long-range Regional Transportation Plan, and include an annual element, or listing, of projects to be advertised in the first year of the TIP. Like the STIP, the regional TIP has a highway component and a transit component.
An MPO is a regional body made up of state, regional and local officials and is responsible for conducting transportation planning and programming. In Massachusetts each MPO traditionally has at least four members; the Executive Office of Transportation, which acts as chair, MassHighway, the Regional Planning Agencies and the Regional Transit Authority. Virtually all MPOs have expanded to include elected local officials such as mayors and selectmen. The Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration serve as non-voting members of MPOs.
No. RPAs and MPOs are often confused because they encompass identical geographical boundaries. RPAs, working under contract with the Office of Transportation Planning and EOT, conduct transportation and other planning in their region. RPAs conduct much of the staff work for, and are voting members of, MPOs. However, MPOs and RPAs serve different functions, and the terms should not be used interchangeably. For example the full MPO, including state agencies, regional planning and transit agencies and local elected officials, is responsible for approving the Transportation Improvement Program.
The TIP must be in place every year by October 1st, the first day of the federal fiscal year. The process takes several months, and generally begins in late winter or early spring.
TIPs are approved by a majority vote of the region's Metropolitan Planning Organization.
The STIP is a "living" document that is modified during the course of the year. MPOs must be involved in the decision to add, remove or adjust projects in the TIP. In some cases, this requires formal MPO endorsement of a TIP "amendment," a process that can take two months or more. In other cases, the change can be accomplished with a TIP "adjustment" with a less formal MPO notification and approval process.


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found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
From foster mommy.-Ella.... She is a demure, and long legged beauty... Tender-hearted, and really sweet... Loves everyone, and everyone loves her... She too loves to be outside in the sunshine, loves to chase anything that moves... Gets along with cats, dogs, kids, and all ages of people... She will also likely be 5-7 pounds at full growth... She will make someone very happy, with her kisses and sweet ways, and not to mention she will surely fit right inside your purse to go every where with you!!
We require an application, home check, contract, spay/neuter or deposit (if too young for spay/neuter at time of adoption) and adoption donation. ELLA 's adoption donation is $300.00
To meet ELLA, please go to our website, www.BFFK9Rescue.org to the adopt page to learn more about our adoption process, policies and to download or complete an online application. Please complete online application (make sure you answer all questions and get sent confirmation on screen) or email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
We make every effort to contact you ASAP. Emails will get quickest response.
Applications are not first come, they are based on best fit for the household and our BFF pup.
ELLA, a Salt Lake City Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) for sale in Salt Lake City, or seeking a Terrier (Unknown Type, Small) puppy from a breeder in Salt Lake City.


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Just hours after Pippa Middleton stepped out wearing a red dress to attend Wimbledon in England today, the frock sold out! The linen shift with a square neckline and gold buttons is part of the NW3 by Hobbs collection, and sold out on two websites—Hobbs.co.uk and JohnLewis.com—the same day that she wore it to the Roger Federer tennis match, which she attended with her parents and companion Alex Loudon. Before it got scooped up, the dress sold for $143. Looks like this Middleton sister can definitely move merchandise!
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On July 19, my husband, Pastor Haugen, was killed in a pedestrian-auto accident at the … Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana. A tremendous thank you to everyone at the bank, especially Eric, the TRAA ambulance people, the police lady who drove me to the hospital, Dr. Reed, the trauma surgeon at Lutheran Hospital, and all the ER staff. Your thoughtfulness, expertise and kindness will always be remembered.
Congratulations to President Carter's grandson for his part in releasing Mitt Romney's "47 percent video." Given how much Republicans dump on Mr. Carter all the time, this is sweet, poetic justice!


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Dream Girl 23rd November 2015 Written Update, Dream Girl 23 November 2015 Telly Update, Written Episode 23rd November 2015, Dream Girl 23rd November 2015 Written Update Review, Dream Girl 23 Nov 2015 Written Story.
Dream Girl 23rd November 2015 Written Update
The Episode starts with Aarti getting ready as Ayesha. She does bad makeup and removes it. Karan comes there and smiles. She says I understood, I did bad makeup. He says its not about good and bad. He says I have seen magazines and Ayesha's pic. He says right, but big heroines don't go out being ready, wear this, beautiful things have to be hidden. He cleans her makeup and does light makeup to her. He says you are ready, come. They leave. Ayesha sees them and thinks great, they left, I will unite Raghu and Mithi, Mithi its time to meet your dad.
She goes to Mithi's room and sees she is sleeping. She sees her drawing, and likes it. She gets angry seeing Aarti in it. Mithi says she is waiting to meet Papa. Ayesha says we will call him. Raghu is on the way and talks on phone. He asks did he have breakfast. The man says no, just little. He gets Ayesha's call. She reminds him his promise to meet Mithi, and says Mithi woke up early and is excited to meet him. He says right, I promised her, she made big list ready, I know you are busy and taking time out for her is not easy. He says I will come. She says its fine, Mithi is kid, she will cry and sleep, she got habitual after her dad died. He says no problem, I will come. She thanks him. He thinks did he do mistake, giving hope to Mithi is not right, he should not go.
Karan and Aarti are on the way. She says she feels glad like air is talking to her. Karan asks her to accept this new life. she says yes, I feel any dream will come true. He asks her to dream. She closes eyes and sees Raghu. She asks what does it mean when she feels to meet someone and see his face often. He says it means you like someone, why, what happened. She says nothing, this can't happen. He says it means you want to change your life, about whom are you talking. She says she read a script in office, and was thinking about it. He smiles.
Mithi and Ayesha enjoy in pool. Sona comes with them. Ayesha gets annoyed calling Sona an extra baggage. She thinks where is Raghu. Karan and Aarti come to the same hotel. Raghu arrives there. Ayesha thinks her planning will get wrong, if Raghu does not come.
Karan asks Aarti to come and she does not see Raghu. Sona asks Mithi to come and have juice. Sona asks Ayesha to come, they will leave. Sona asks Mithi to go and swim. Ayesha says she will call Raghu. She sees Raghu coming. Mithi says Papa has come. Sona looks at Raghu and wonders why is Mithi calling him Papa. Mithi goes and hugs Raghu. Raghu says I promised you, see I have come. Ayesha comes out of the pool and tries using her charm to impress Raghu.
Ayesha thanks Raghu and says your clothes got wet, and cleans his suit. Sona feels awkward. Raghu says its okay. Sona takes Mithi to washroom and leaves. Ayesha thinks its good Sona has gone. She asks Raghu what will he gave. He says nothing, thanks. She says nothing name drink is not here, and orders a drink.
Karan asks Aarti to cover her face. Ayesha asks Raghu to come for swimming. He says he is afraid to sink. She says who sinks in swimming pool. He says people sink even in water pot. She says so funny and jumps in pool. He thinks he will not let anyone enter his life. She thinks he won't be able to take eyes off her. Aarti walks that way.
Raghu likes the drink. The waiter says that madam ordered this drink. Raghu sends a note and Aarti reads it. She sees Raghu there.
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The clothing is laid out in the guest bedroom. The gamebag is packed (binocs, radio, snacks). The season is upon us.
Time to kick some ...
Car packed with tailgate stuff since 1 pm today! It's go time
"Hey, we understand, it was your generation that started this..."
"Come on, (big smile) you can tell us who it was...not a big deal"
Getting close and smelling every tailgater nearby..
Actually it was hilarious, them in their leotards and alien helmets... all being Einstein clever
It's like Christmas eve!
Old guys dont get looked at anymore for pot...... cops dont usually want to waste time with the ticket, as long as you have less than 25 grams, and not bagged for sale.
Can't wait!
2) Why without Metallica? Cause it's more fun listening to the actual kids chattering on the radio: "Holy Sh!t that was awesome" "Crispy Critter time" "One ex-hostile less"...
3) One minute in is reminsitent of my first night live fire exercise in '74 showing interlocking fields of fire and thinking "why the F\/ck would I get off the boat and walk into that...
4) Most important, realizing we are getting to the point that soon it will all be done from drones by kids sitting safely in Nevada or wherever.
5) Finally, from my decesed uncle, who never talked about driving the landing craft at Okinowa and kicking the stupid jarheads off his boat, "If not for gullible, stupid 17 year olds there would be no one to fight wars."
Semper Fi
Sh!t, time for bed. CAN'T WAIT for tomorrow!


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Highway 1 near Waikouaiti - PHOTOGRAPHER COMMENT
A panorama taken of the countryside near to Waikouaiti from the Waikouaiti-Waitati Road (Highway 1).
Highway 1 near Waikouaiti - FURTHER INFORMATION
Highway 1 near Waikouaiti - Dunedin visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Highway 1 near Waikouaiti' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Otago.
This picture was taken next to Highway 1 in the Otago region of South Island, New Zealand between the Waikouaiti and Merton. Having descended from Tumai to Waikouaiti through a valley, H1 then passes over a large, flat plain before reaching Merton and then continuing on through hills to Dunedin. The scenery here is quite spectacular, with the hills rising in the background.
Waikouaiti is a small village that has a golf course. There are some Bed and Breakfast or farmstays in the region for visitors. Nearby outdoor attractions include Shag Point and the Moeraki Boulders to the north, and the Otago Peninsula to the south.
Waikouaiti is on Highway 1 about 40km north of Dunedin.


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People taking pills.
Airport is the latest vehicle fronted by current Buzzcocks bassist Tony Barber. That in itself should already tell you a bit about what the music sounds like. So to dispose with the comparisons early on in this review, I'll just say that if you like music by the Sex Pistols, Clash, Buzzcocks, M, Buggles, Gary Numan, or Spacehog, then you're going to find a lot to like in Lift Off with Airport. To put it directly, this album is simply smashing.
It has the sneer of the old punks, the kookiness of the best of the New Wave, and a whole lot of topical subject matter that distances itself from all of the current Britpop and retro-pop that puts its money on being nostalgic and not offering an actual payoff. The biting satire comes across early on in the first track "9T's Problems" as Barber sings "The way the world is turning, baby / It's turning to shit right in front of our eyes!" as he straps on his best Johnny Rotten voice. "No free love, it didn't go that far / It's all over now, it's nostalgia".
From there, Barber takes out his frustrations on a range of topics that quickly send one back to the heydays of skinny tie pessimism and tight pop that died out around 1981. It's a more than welcome return in Barber's hands as he goes for the robotic throat in "Self-Service". "I don't want to be in love / 'Cause no one else's hand will fit my glove". Accordingly, the music is as cheeky as the lyrics with plenty of two chord stop-start rhythms and spacey bleeps and squiggles issuing from the synth.
"Newtown Shakedown" and "International Sham" sport the biggest hooks on the album. Lots of nice chorus effect on the guitars and plenty of retro-'80s synths in "Shakedown" as Barber updates "Video Killed The Radio Star" with a bigger set of balls and a greater sense of melody, not to mention the kitschy vocoder treatments that make the tune that much more enjoyable. "International Sham" enters Numan/Kraftwerk territory with its lyrics about cars, consumer products, and the living that goes with them. But it's when the chorus kicks in that the song really takes off and makes you hate your toast-r-oven and Quisinart. At times, the lyrics almost dip into a "We Didn't Start The Fire" kind of rhythm, but Barber kills in his song where Billy Joel didn't manage to say much of anything.
Elsewhere, Barber explores such subjects as "Paranoia" and declares that "Monotony Rools OK!" For once on an album, the hipster titles deliver the goods with punchy music that makes them every bit as good as you could hope for. It's hard to not get carried away by the guitar and keys on "Hang-Ups", the heavy beat of "Symphony of the City", or the snot-nosed fun of "Cheap Excitement". "I like cheap thrills, who needs French films? / I got a ticket to the lottery / I gotta get some cheap excitement". Rock and roll thrills in their simplest form.
There's not a bad moment on Lift Off with Airport. Some numbers, like "I Got the Millennium Blues" are a bit sketchy, but overall this album is a welcome reminder of how things used to be in rock for a brief moment of time when disco died and the gap was filled by a bunch of angry and talented kids who took over the record sales for a while. Tony Barber has done well with this release. Whether or not he can sustain this kind of momentum in the future is questionable, given the fine line between cool retro and simply derivative, but for now that's nothing to worry about. Lift Off with Airport is a definite keeper.
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A Healthy Dose of Darkness: The Best Film Scores of 2014 | 15 Dec 2014 // 9:30 PM
The year 2014 saw classic composer/director teams hit new highs, as well as a considerable dark streak take over the world of film scoring.
That Which Crawls Out of Speakers and Inches Along Your Nerves: Notable Film Scores of Early 2014 | 8 May 2014 // 9:30 PM
From Biblical epics to run-of-the-mill rom-coms, Notes on Celluloid takes a look at (and listen to) some of the strongest film music of 2014 thus far.
Aronofsky's 'Noah' Interprets the Bible With Intensity | 30 Jul 2014 // 9:10 PM
The film retells the story of Noah's Ark filtered through Aronofsky's intensity, rather than the pageantry of the faith-movie industry.
'Noah' and One Leaky Ark | 27 Mar 2014 // 3:00 AM
Russell Crowe's embodiment of Noah's tempestuous righteousness nearly carries Darren Aronofsky's muddled Biblical parable of man-made catastrophe.
It's God vs. Man vs. God in 'Noah' | 28 Mar 2014 // 5:00 AM
Noah is not a blasphemous anti-God screed. Instead, it's an amazing movie that misses being an all out masterpiece by one autonomous idea.
'Noah' on digital, 'Under the Skin' and Emmy-ignored 'Orphan Black' | 14 Jul 2014 // 7:49 AM
"Noah," the biblical epic directed by Darren Aronofsky, will be available as a high-definition digital download Tuesday (Paramount, $19.99). The DVD ($29.99) and Blu-ray/DVD/digital combo ($39.99)


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Draft: IPv4 Address Allocation and Assignment Policies for the RIPE NCC Service Region
[Following text is to appear in the RIPE Policy document, IPv4 Address Allocation and Assignment Policies for the RIPE NCC Service Region (ripe-492) if the proposal reaches consensus.]
Allocations from the last /8
The distribution of the last /8 held by the RIPE NCC will be done as follows:
1. Allocations for LIRs from the last /8
On application for IPv4 resources when the RIPE NCC is holding the equivalent of a /8 or less of IPv4 address space, LIRs will receive IPv4 addresses according to the following:
- LIRs may only receive one allocation from this /8. The size of the allocation made under this policy will be no larger than a /22.
- LIRs receive at most a /22, even if their needs justify a larger allocation.
- LIRs may apply for and receive this allocation once they meet the criteria to receive IPv4 address space according to the allocation policy in effect in the RIPE NCC service region at the time of application.
- Allocations will only be made to LIRs if they have already received an IPv6 allocation from an upstream LIR or the RIPE NCC.
2. Unforeseen circumstances
A /16 will be held in reserve for some future uses, as yet unforeseen. The Internet is a disruptive technology and we cannot predict what might happen. Therefore it is prudent to keep a /16 in reserve, just in case some future requirement makes a demand of it.
In the event that this /16 remains unused in the time the remaining /8 covered by this policy has been distributed, it returns to the pool to be distributed as per clause 1.


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The Boston Red Sox are currently 5-1 second-favorites to win the American League pennant, trailing only the Detroit Tigers (13-4). Would a potential Red Sox trade for Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Matt Garza change that order?
Garza is clearly the top pitcher thought to be available on the trade market. There was news out of Chicago on Monday that perhaps the Cubs might want to sign Garza, a free agent this winter, to a long-term extension instead of dealing him. However, that's likely just a spin put out by Theo Epstein to drive up the price on Garza. The Cubs are at least a few years from contention as Epstein rebuilds the farm system, so it makes little sense to keep the 29-year-old around. Garza missed nearly the first two months of this season injured but has been very good of late.
It's possible Garza's start Monday was his last in a Cubs uniform. The team waited too long to deal him last year, with Garza ending up getting injured. Chicago already has started its fire sale, trading starting pitcher Scott Feldman to Baltimore and outfielder Scott Hairston to Washington. The Feldman trade didn't influence futures odds, with the Orioles still +400 second-favorites to win the AL East with Tampa Bay. The Sox are down to even money.
Garza certainly would alter things, and look for a prop on whether he's dealt on Tuesday. Clearly Epstein largely knows what the Red Sox could offer; the only other organization the Cubs may know better is San Diego, where current Cubs GM Jed Hoyer used to have the same job. Hoyer was a senior vice president and assistant GM to Epstein with the Sox from 2005-09 and was Boston's co-general manager with Ben Cherington for 44 days in 2005 when Epstein stepped away.
One big bonus to the Sox adding Garza would be his knowledge of the AL East, as Garza was 34-31 with a 3.86 ERA in his three seasons with Tampa Bay. The Sox would rather pitch Garza than face him. He is 7-4 with a 3.83 ERA in his career against Boston. He has been tremendous against the Orioles, going 9-1 with a 3.03 ERA in 12 starts. Against the Yankees, not so much. Garza is 1-4 with a 4.48 ERA versus the Bombers. Boston might have to become even more aggressive in landing a starter depending on Clay Buchholz's injury status.
If Sox fans are thinking potential playoff foes, Garza is 1-6 with a 4.58 ERA against the Tigers. He's 5-3 with a 3.97 ERA against Texas. The Rangers are also potential trade partners for Chicago. They nearly landed Garza before last year's trade deadline but wound up with Ryan Dempster instead. Landing Garza could leapfrog Texas past the Sox among AL contenders. Currently the Rangers are 6-1 to win the pennant.
Other teams interested in Garza include the Indians, Rockies, Giants, Padres, Nationals and Cardinals. And maybe the Dodgers too, even though they acquired Ricky Nolasco from the Marlins over the weekend. The Red Sox had scouted Nolasco plenty. The surging Dodgers are now +150 co-favorites to win the NL West with current leader Arizona and 6-1 to win the NL pennant.
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Finally we have Qatar Airways, an airline that has been on my "must fly" list for quite some time. Therefore, when the opportunity came this Christmas break to fly them at a price that was much lower than any of regular Skyteam carriers, I went for it. Qatar Airways has advertised themselves as "your five star airline" which can clearly be seen in these two TV commercials below. Having flown a large number of world class airlines, I am no stranger to five star service and was intrigued to see if Qatar Airways would be able to measure up to the likes of Cathay Pacific, Malaysian, Korean or even Etihad.
Qatar Airways 201
Mumbai – Doha
Airbus A330-233 (A7-AFN)
Seat: 2K
Scheduled Departure Time: 5:45
Actual Departure Time: 6:00 (Actual take off: 6:30)
Scheduled Arrival Time: 7:00
Actual Arrival Time: 7:30
Photo © Gordon Zammit
Photo © Stephan Rossouw - FZI Photography
Photo © Airsnaps - WorldAirlineImages
Photo © Airsnaps - WorldAirlineImages
Check In: After sailing through the rather deserted streets of Mumbai in the wee hours of the morning, I was standing in front of the terminal wishing my parents farewell at 3:30. Upon entering the terminal, I was greeted by two security lines where each passenger had their check-in bags x-rayed. Once my bag was enveloped in large Air India tape, I proceeded towards the Qatar Airways check-in counters which was no easy task thanks to the large crowds that had gathered around the Cathay Pacific and Gulf Air counters. I proceeded straight towards an empty business class counter and was greeted by a friendly agent.
"Hello sir, where are you flying to today?"
"Could you please fill this paper out with your latest information as it is required for all passengers traveling to the United States."
"Yes, sure."
"Sir we also have a question, it is not compulsory but a request. Today we are slightly over booked in business class, would you mind traveling in economy?"
"No thank you. I would like to stick to business class please."
"Yes sir, not a problem."
"Here are both your boarding passes to Doha and Newark along with your lounge invitation. Go down the escalator it should be right in front of you. Have a good flight."
With all the paperwork in hand, I proceeded towards immigration which was a relatively quick affair today thanks to the absence of a line. A glace at the invitation revealed it to be a "Clipper Lounge" invitation which had a map on the back showing instructions on how to reach the lounge in the Air India terminal which would be virtually impossible. Thankfully, I know my way around Mumbai's airport and knew exactly where to go, but this could easily confuse many people who have limited experience with the airport.
Lounge: After handing my invitation to one of the personnel, I found an empty seat in the overfilled lounge. A quick look through the offerings yielded no difference to my last visit in August when flying Etihad. With a simple glass of orange Fanta in hand, I returned to my quiet corner seat. With nothing else to do for over an hour, I watched some TV shows on my iPod.
Boarding: The boarding pass stated that boarding would begin at 4:50, so I decided to make my way to the gate around 4:45 where there was utter chaos as usual. Boarding announcements were made to board by row numbers and the ground staff were enforcing it rigorously. Passengers whose rows were not called, in typical Indian fashion stood in front of the glass door preventing the rest of us from getting through. Seeing the mess that was going on, I placed myself on one of the plastic chairs on the side and passed the time watching a female passenger argue with the station manager.
"What do you mean you can not give me a boarding pass to Newark? At first I was offloaded from the flight and now you want me to fly to Doha and wait?"
"Yes ma'am, the flight was oversold but we have managed to secure you a seat."
"Ok then give me a boarding pass for the next flight."
"Ma'am our printers are down, we can not do that. You will get one in Doha."
"No, I want you to give me something in writing saying I have a seat to Newark! This is ridiculous."
"Ma'am I assure you that you do have a seat!"
"I need proof, what happens if Qatar Airways changes their mind again and says I do not have a seat. I am not boarding this flight until I have something in my hand saying I am confirmed to Newark. I paid for a seat to Newark and you are going to give me that!"
"Ma'am there is nothing I can do; you have to board the aircraft now."
"No I will not! I will not board this aircraft unless you give me a boarding pass for Newark. In ten years of flying back and forth this is the first time I am having so much trouble."
"This is the way things work at Qatar Airways."
"Clearly I won't be flying Qatar Airways again!"
"That's your prerogative ma'am."
Soon enough I heard the gentleman at the door scream at the top of his lungs, "Business Class passengers may board now, only business class." A few pushes and shoves later we were all on the jetway getting ready to board this extremely full A330. At the door I was greeted by an Indian female flight attendant with a "welcome on board sir. 2K is down through the galley and up to your left."
After settling into my red burgundy seat, a steward came around with a tray of water and orange juice.
Menus were passed out just as the cabin door was closed at 5:45, our scheduled departure time.
Push back commenced at exactly 6:00 with no explanation as why we were delayed. Lights were dimmed and we began to taxi out towards the runway which was lined up with narrow bodied Airbus and Boeing aircraft operated by domestic carriers. We eventually took off at 6:30, 45 minutes late which was not good news for my already tight 90 minute connection.
The Flight: Immediately after the seatbelt sign was turned off an Indian male flight attendant appeared beside me to take my breakfast order.
"Sir have you decided what you would like to eat?"
"The scrambled eggs please."
"Yes sir, what would you like to drink?"
"Some tea please."
"Yes sir, with milk and sugar?"
"Yes, both. Thank you."
A short while later another India male flight attendant appeared beside me,
"Would you like a hot or cold towel sir?"
I was impressed with the fact that we got to choose between the two. Another flight attendant was following him with a tray of orange juice and strawberry juice.
The PTV's were switched on at this point in time and as this was a non AVOD equipped aircraft, I had to settle on watching "The Nanny Diaries" which was entertaining enough to keep me from falling asleep in my eggs.
Linen was placed on our tray tables and a meal tray was presented about an hour into the flight. A breadbasket was displayed in front of me and I selected the croissant.
"You can take some more sir, we have plenty. How about some toast?"
A hot cup of tea was delivered to me a minute later by an Asian female flight attendant with two sugar cubes on the side.
While the presentation was not that good, the quality of the food was quite decent. The fruits were fresh and chilled which is about all you can ask for these days. The eggs were warm as was the spinach, however the roesti potatoes were a little on the "crispy" side. I did not touch the vegetable ratatouille which looked and smelled rather unappetizing. The croissant was warm and nice but the toast was rather dry and rock hard. While there was plenty of butter to go around, I would have liked some jam to go with it. Overall the meal was filling and of decent quality, but there is some room for improvement.
Once the tray had been collected I reclined my seat into a cradle position and promptly feel asleep.
I woke up about an hour later right before the flight attendants switched on the lights and hot towels were passed around to those who were awake. A flight attendant came by and asked if there was anything I needed before landing. A glass of water was promptly placed on my armrest within seconds of the request.
Arrival & Transit: Touchdown was smooth and we began our taxi to the gate almost 30 minutes behind our scheduled arrival time.
After disembarking a ground staff agent was checking boarding passes and pointed me onto a bus with all the other business class passengers. We got dropped off at the main terminal where passengers heading to Doha went straight to immigration while all connecting passengers had to go through security.
I checked with a ground staff agent how to get to the Premium terminal and was told to go through the security line. I waited for a solid 20 minutes to get through the line where everything from my belt and digital watch was removed so I could pass through without a beep. It was now 8am and with a scheduled departure time of 8:30 I headed straight to gate 14 only to be greeted by a huge line!
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U14 team rolls past Valley City
The Jamestown 14U softball team opened its season with 20-2 and 10-2 wins over Valley City on Monday night.
Jamestown had eight hits with Lexi Paul and Courtney Peterson collecting two each. Chloe Crabtree doubled in the win, while Mariah Wick, Molly Fritz and Joey Kleinsasser also had knocks.
Nihill and Hannah Schiele scored three runs each, while Wick, Paul, Morgan Well and Kleinsasser touched home twice. Amber Buckness, Peterson, Crabtree, Soulis and Halle Uehran also scored.
In Game 2, Crabtree went the route in the circle to get the win. She also scored a run.
Hits went to Soulis, Kleinsasser, Fritz and Kelsey Goter, who doubled.
Soulis and Megan Scott scored twice. Uehran, Nihill, Kleinsasser, Buckness, Fritz and Crabtree also crossed home.
Jamestown is back in action on Monday against Casselton in Moorhead.


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MIAMI — Tony Sparano has been fired as coach of the Miami Dolphins, the third dismissal of an NFL coach in the past two weeks.
The move came Monday, one day after the Dolphins lost to the Philadelphia Eagles to fall to 4-9. The defeat ended a recent surge by the Dolphins after they lost their first seven games.
With two other teams already in the market for a new coach, owner Stephen Ross didn't want to wait any longer to start shopping. Sparano's dismissal came hours after the Kansas City Chiefs fired coach Todd Haley. Jacksonville fired coach Jack Del Rio on Nov. 29.
Todd Bowles, who had been Miami's assistant head coach and secondary coach, will be the interim head coach for the final three games, starting Sunday at Buffalo. Jeff Ireland will remain as general manager and play a role in the coaching search.
The Dolphins are assured of their third consecutive losing season, the longest such streak since the 1960s. They'll miss the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years.
"The results speak for themselves," Ross said at a hastily called news conference. "We're looking to becoming a winning organization, and I thought this was the best time to make the change and let us go in a direction that will allow us to become that."
Ross is expected to pursue a coach with star power. Among those mentioned as possible candidates are Bill Cowher, Jeff Fisher and Jon Gruden.
"I'd like to find a young Don Shula if that's possible," Ross said with a smile.
Bowles, in his 20th year as an NFL assistant, is among those who will be interviewed.
Sagging attendance helped doom Sparano, and Ross said he wants a turnaround at the ticket office as well as in the standings.
"Certainly when you're winning, it's a lot easier to sell tickets," Ross said. "If you win, everything takes care of itself, and that's what we're really trying to bring back."
Sparano began the season aware he was on borrowed time. After Miami's late-season fade to 7-9 last year, Ross embarked on a public courtship with Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh.
When Harbaugh instead joined the San Francisco 49ers, Ross gave Sparano a contract extension through 2013. But Ross made clear he expected substantial improvement this season, saying the Dolphins had "the nucleus of a great winning team."
Ross gave Sparano a vote of confidence after the Dolphins lost their first four games, but now they'll start over again. Bowles is the sixth coach since 2004 for the Dolphins, who haven't won a playoff game since 2000 and haven't reached the Super Bowl since 1984.
In Sparano's first season as an NFL head coach, he led the Dolphins to a surprising 11-5 record, the 2008 AFC East title and their only playoff game since 2001. He departs with a record of 29-32.
Shortly before he was fired, Sparano held his regular Monday news conference. When asked if he wanted to comment on reports he would be fired after the season, he said no.
"I want to coach against the Buffalo Bills this week. That's my sole focus," he said.
Sparano was popular with his players, but a dismal home record and declining attendance accelerated his departure. The Dolphins lost 12 of 13 home games during one stretch.
Sparano's teams tended to be dull, too. Last year Miami ranked third-worst in the NFL in scoring, and this year their offense often sputtered.
His departure represents further dismantling of the regime built by Bill Parcells after he joined the Dolphins in late 2007. Ross took over as owner in early 2009, and Parcells turned control of football operations over to Ireland before last season.


text: I got this from the Miami Herald "Seemingly before the final syllable of ''retirement'' was uttered about Ricky Williams, Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James was making it known he wouldn't mind coming home. James told numerous people he would love to be traded to the Dolphins after Williams' announcement. While such a trade is highly unlikely this season -- the Colts, after all, are Super Bowl contenders -- James will be an unrestricted free agent at season's end. Returning to South Florida, where James grew up and attended the University of Miami, would be his No. 1 choice. He has made it known he dislikes living in Indianapolis, preferring the sultry life of South Beach. James certainly appears to be the most appealing option among running backs the Dolphins could replace Williams with at some point." What do yall think? This could open the door for the texans to take the division. Holla Back!


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WBB: Campbell Falls in Overtime Heartbreaker against Presbyterian, 68-62
Posted January 5, 2013
Buies Creek, N.C. — The Campbell women's basketball team raced out to a 40-19 halftime lead on Presbyterian College, but the Blue Hose worked back to tie the contest at 56 at the end of regulation and eventually won 68-62 in overtime on Saturday afternoon at Gore Arena/John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center.
Sophomore guard Kiera Gaines (Mechanicsville, Va.) paced the Lady Camels with 14 points, including a career-best three made three-point field goals, while junior guard Monique Spry (Wilson, N.C.) made two treys in overtime to post 12 points.
Following the battle of the top two defensive teams in the Big South, the Lady Camels fell to 2-1 in the conference and 10-4 overall, while Presbyterian has won all four of its league games and stands at 9-6 on the season. The Blue Hose made their frantic comeback and knotted the contest at 62 on a made free throw by Dria David, who missed a potential game-winning shot from the charity stripe with one second left after making the first.
Campbell had plenty of chances down the stretch as it grabbed an offensive board off a missed free throw with 12 second left and following a scramble for the ball, the Blue Hose was sent to the foul line. The most telling statistic for the Lady Camels may have been that they went the final 6:32 of regulation without a made field goal, but credit has to go to the Presbyterian defensive pressure.
The Lady Camels shot 37.5 percent during the contest as six players helped the team sink a season-high 11 three pointers. Junior guard Jessica Moore (Jacksboro, Tenn.), freshman guard RaeChaun Edwards (Spring Grove, Va.), Spry and Gaines each made two from behind the arc.
At the half, Campbell was 6-of-10 from three-point range and 16-of-30 overall, but a strong Blue Hose defense kept the Lady Camels to 6-of-29 (20.7%) in the second half, a season worst.
Presbyterian's shooting was exactly opposite, hitting 8-of-27 shots in the first, but it was completely different in the second as it compiled a 70.6 percentage (12-of-17). The overtime frame saw the Blue Hose make all three of their field goals to finish 48.9 percent for the game.
The impressive shooting for Presbyterian in the second half was aided by a 5-of-8 performance from three-point range by Kasey Hobbie and perfect shooting from Mariah Pietrowski, who made all three field goals and six free throws. Pietrowski and Hobbie each finished with 20 points, while David notched 16.
In similar fashion to the Wake Forest game, Campbell rebounded well on the offensive end with 17 boards, which included 12 in the second half, but were unable to capitalize on second-chance opportunities. The teams finished the game with 34 rebounds each as junior forward Roslyn Presley (Petersburg, Va.) and Gaines tied David from Presbyterian with a game-high seven boards.
Starting the first half, Presbyterian played a smothering defense that kept the score close, 10-9, through the first seven minutes. The Lady Camels continued to fight through it, drawing upon their prior experience at Wake Forest.
A three from Lovette put Campbell back in the lead and ignited a 22-2 run that was fueled on defensive stops via turnovers and strong rebounding that increase the advantage to 33-12 with 5:48 left. Threes by Edwards, Moore and Gaines were momentum swings for the Lady Camels, while senior guard Tonisha Baker (High Point, N.C.) and Lovette laid in shots on the fastbreak.
Presbyterian responded on a three from Hobbie and layup by Pietrowski, 33-17, before Baker drilled a three-point shot to become the fifth Lady Camel with a made trey.
Campbell took a 40-19 lead into halftime becoming just the third team to score 40 or more points in a half against Presbyterian this season.
To begin the second frame, the Blue Hose opened with a 17-5 run to cut the Lady Camels lead to 45-38 with 11:06 left on a Hobbie three pointer. Campbell answered with a rally of its own to push the lead back to 13 at 56-43 with 6:32 left.
The final 13-0 run by Presbyterian stopped any momentum for the Lady Camels as the Blue Hose made stop after to stop to help the rally and did not miss a shot during the stretch. Campbell did have five offensive boards during the span, but was unable to finish at the basket.
A three by Spry to start overtime seemed to provide Campbell with a new life, but Pietrowski would go down and make a layup in the paint. Later two free throws for the Blue Hose provided them with a 60-59 lead. Another three pointer fell for Spry on the next possession at 3:05, but that would be the final points of the game for the Lady Camels.
The Blue Hose used a layup from David and four free throws to close the game with the 68-62 victory.
It was the first overtime game for the Lady Camels since a 67-66 loss to Winthrop at Gore Arena on Feb. 25, 2012. Coincidently, the last overtime win for Campbell came exactly a two years from today at home against North Florida, 80-73.
The Lady Camels conclude a three games in five-day stretch on Monday with a 7 p.m. contest at Gardner-Webb in Boiling Springs, N.C. The next home game for Campbell is on Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. against High Point.


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If your around at the time or are follwing a similar route I'd love to meet up! Im travelling alone, and as a young lady, it can be a bit of hassle at times.
My travel style is definitly budget, i do a lot of Couch Surfing ( if you havn't heard of it get on it!!) and volunteering, I dont really do museums or national parks, more art galleries and clubs...if that sounds like your thing!
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Florida receives HUD grant to help tackle homelessness.
New Jersey homelessness numbers are steadily decreasing.
Affordable housing complexes to be built in Raleigh, NC.
HUD commits to providing more housing counseling services.
And Habitat for Humanity plans to build first ever solar home in Georgia.


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FDA Approves Ceritinib for Metastatic Lung Cancer — Physician's First Watch
FDA Approves Ceritinib for Metastatic Lung Cancer
By Kristin J. Kelley
The anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor ceritinib (marketed as Zykadia) has been granted accelerated approval to treat metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with a mutation of the ALK gene who have been previously treated with crizotinib.
Only 2% to 7% of patients with NSCLC have ALK-positive tumors but, writes Anne Tsao in NEJM Journal Watch Oncology and Hematology, resistance to crizotinib is a significant problem in this population.
Approval was based on a trial in which some 160 patients with metastatic ALK-positive NSCLC were treated with ceritinib. Tumors shrunk in half of these patients — an effect that lasted, on average, about 7 months.
A Novartis official says that pricing information for the drug isn't available yet. However, PMLiVE reports that it will launch at $13,500/month.
FDA news release (Free)
PMLiVE story (Free)
Background: NEJM Journal Watch Oncology and Hematology summary on ceritinib for ALK-rearranged non–small-cell lung cancer (Subscription required)


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Dave does dull: Storm warnings on the Petraeus-ometer
- By Thomas E. RicksThomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military from 1991 to 2008 for the Wall Street Journal and then the Washington Post. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
In the decade or so that I've been keeping an eye on Gen. David Petraeus, I've noticed that the more worried he gets, the more boring his public pronouncements become.
If I'm right, his mind-numbing appearance yesterday at a Marine Corps conference on counterinsurgency is a leading indicator that he is profoundly worried. One reporter told me after the event that she fell asleep during it. I am guessing Petraeus is fretting primarily about President Obama's public dithering on Afghanistan strategy, but perhaps also about some weird vibes inside the U.S. official establishment in Baghdad.
Normally I don't mind when Petraeus serves up lukewarm leftovers. It's his right, after all. And the precepts of being a general is to never let them see you sweat, smooth out the highs and lows, and steady as she goes. But I thought that reading aloud Powerpoints that I think of as "Your Friend Mr. CENTCOM" to an audience heavy with Marine officers who have led regiments, battalions, companies, and platoons in Iraq and Afghanistan, and are prepping to go back, was at best awkward and at worst insulting.
The one hint time I thought he tiptoed into current controversies was the conclusion on one slide: "Countering Terrorism requires more than Counter-Terrorist Forces." On the face of it, this would appear to show him siding with Gen. McChrystal and against VP Biden on whether to send additional troops to Afghanistan, or to fall back on a "raiding" strategy. (By the way, when was the last time Biden was right about anything?) But Petraeus was quick to note that this was an old slide, not something new or about Afghanistan in particular.
The other mildly interesting comment he made was when he was asked about similarities between Afghanistan and Vietnam. "There are some similarities," said Petraeus, who noted that his doctoral dissertation at Princeton was about how the Vietnam War affected the U.S. Army's view of the use of force. "But I think the biggest lesson of Vietnam is to not be a prisoner of lessons you may have learned."
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Miranda Lambert Announces 2011 Release Dates for Her New Album + Pistol Annies' Debut Album on 'GMA'
While her husband, Blake Shelton, was rocking his hits over at the 'Today' show, Miranda Lambert delivered a few of her own at 'Good Morning America' this morning. But that's not all. Lambert also revealed the release dates of her new album, as well as the debut Pistol Annies album.
It's official: Miranda Lambert's new album, 'Four the Record,' will drop on November 1, following the release of Pistol Annies' first album on August 23. Unquestionably, it's slated to be a big holiday season for the Lindale, Texas hitmaker.
All morning long, while her 'The Voice' husband was off filming for the 'Today' show, the pair tweeted jabs back and forth about who would be garnering the most viewers, and even created their own hashtags. "On set of GMA! Who hoo!," Lambert said, to which Shelton responded quickly, "Oh yeah?!! Well I'm on the set of Today!!! Like.. Today!!! I mean like today.. Now?.. You know."
Like a good wife, 'The House That Built Me' singer reminded him that she has a pair of 'boobs' at her disposal — six total, if you count Pistol Annies. "I love u @blakeshelton. Your my Honey Bee!" she said later, which, of course, was followed by, "Awe… I love you too my little "white Liar"…" from her husband.
Post-show, Lambert tweeted, "Thank y'all for watching!! Pistol Annies Record is out aug 23! My new one 'Four The Record' is out 11/1/11," which comes as a pleasant surprise to her fans.
While on 'Good Morning America,' Lambert chatted with host Robin Roberts about her big year: winning her first Grammy, snagging four CMA awards and becoming a newlywed. When asked whether she and Shelton might record a duet sometime, the singer revealed, "We want to, actually. Hopefully on my next record we're going to!" referring to the new album, which drops in just a few months.
We can't wait to see what Miranda Lambert and Pistol Annies have in store for us this fall!
Watch Pistol Annies Perform 'Hell on Heels'


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Kimberly & Christopher: A Traditional Wedding in New York, NY
When Kimberly was talked into making the trek from Long Island into the city one night by her friends, she never thought she'd meet her future husband. That night, Chris, who had also been dragged out by his friends, was in the same situation. The Bride Kimberly Koehler, 26, cosmetics buyer The Groom Christopher Plaford, 29, financial trader The Date May 20 When Kimberly walked up to the bar to get a drink, Christopher offered to buy it. I thought for sure he had no interest in me, despite the fact he asked for my number, Kimberly says. To her surprise, Christopher called two days later and asked her out on a date that night. Five years later, Christopher whisked Kimberly away to Mexico and proposed on the beach.


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