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Friday, April 27, 2012
New Addition To The Family Room
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- Chari at Happy To Design said...
Hi Sherry...
I don't blame you one bit, my friend...the architectural pieces are gorgeous! By the way...I love your old olive jar as well!
How are you doing, Sherry? I hope that my note is finding you and your family doing well!
Warmest wishes,
- April 27, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- Anne said...
I love your olive jar.And those baskets too.I would NOT be able to pass those up either.And hey you just sold a bunch you need to replenish ;-)
- April 27, 2012 at 9:09 PM
- Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...
Wow, I would be a very happy consignor too making that much. Love the capitols.
- April 27, 2012 at 9:24 PM
- Ann from On Sutton Place said...
Sounds like your spring cleaning is going great! Lucky you to have a consignment shop. There isn't one in my little town...I have been using eBay but the shipping is a major pain. Your photos (and those hardwood floors) are just beautiful. Happy Weekend!
- April 27, 2012 at 9:26 PM
- Marty Oravetz said...
Oh how fabulous. I love the capitals, they are a great find. Great job on selling your things. That always makes you feel so good to have things purged and then some money from them too. Congrats. Hugs, Marty
- April 27, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest said...
Sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl must do!
Wonderful finds, they look great.
Have a fabulous weekend!
- April 27, 2012 at 9:44 PM
- Marsha said...
Cool finds and great sales!!! I have a white and wonderfully chippy capitol from my great-aunt's home. I treasure it -- enjoy your new finds!
- April 27, 2012 at 9:47 PM
- Deserae said...
Your new capitals are fabulous...what a lucky find!!!! What a beautiful family room you have too :o)
- April 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM
- AntiqueChase said...
- April 27, 2012 at 10:03 PM
- NanaDiana said...
Those are great- Sometimes we just CAN'T pss something up, can we? Love that you were able to make such good sales...that must be a great consignment shop. xo Diana
- April 27, 2012 at 10:27 PM
- Donna, The Decorated House said...
Oh Sherry, you didn't buy anything "new" now did you? They look old to me :)
A little splurge on something so wonderful seems like a good trade with the "stuff" you got out of the house. Happy Weekend~
- April 27, 2012 at 10:31 PM
- Sarah said...
Sherry, you'll be happy you have these when you find the future urns. ;-) Great find! Looking forward to the return of Open House.
- April 27, 2012 at 10:46 PM
- It's All Connected said...
Not buying anything doesn't mean passing up vintage pieces that you won't be able to find again at that price. Seriously! ~ Maureen
- April 27, 2012 at 10:56 PM
- Korrie Bastian said...
Love them! They are a great addition to your collection--and you obviously needed something new after selling $1500 worth of stuff!
- April 27, 2012 at 11:06 PM
- Debra @ Common Ground said...
Great finds, Sherry! I don't blame you, these will look gorgeous anywhere. LOVE those stacked baskets too!
- April 28, 2012 at 12:34 AM
- WhiteWhispers2u said...
Looks great! Love the rustic look they have, also your love your baskets~Cheers Kim
- April 28, 2012 at 1:58 AM
- Rose H (UK) said...
What a great way to sell off the excess too :o)
Rose H
- April 28, 2012 at 4:32 AM
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...
Lovely pieces, Sherry! I tried the same thing, but I wound up buying stuff, too. : ) I was glad to make some money from some furniture I had put on Craigs List {especially our pool table} when we were selling. A lot of little things wound up getting donated.
- April 28, 2012 at 6:06 AM
- Miss Char said...
Well I know you didn't PLAN to buy anything new but really....no one could expect you to pass up those little beauties. Thanks for sharing.
- April 28, 2012 at 6:30 AM
- Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...
You know how much I loved them! They are truly so gorgeous and different too. I love them with the urns and jars sitting on them :) Heading off to yard sales this morning. Hope I find something special. xo
- April 28, 2012 at 6:42 AM
- The enchanted home said...
Love the olive jar, the patina is so pretty. I would classify it as an absolute necessity, not a splurge...lol! Enjoy your weekend.
- April 28, 2012 at 7:30 AM
- Bliss said...
Bet that consignment store gets giddy when they see you coming with your goodies. They could host a sale on a Saturday featuring just you and the shoppers would line up.
- April 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM
- Karen said...
I love the antique capitals. Hey, sometimes you have to buy when you see it! Those will be fabulous on a table with a pair of urns sitting on them. Congratulations on your success with the consignment store.
- April 28, 2012 at 10:44 AM
- Kelly said...
Oh I love your capitals! Those can be hard to find so that was a great purchase. I can't believe how much money you made at the consignment store. Lucky you!! You must've had some nice stuff to sell. Wish I could've gotten to shop there! I sell my stuff at a consignment store too and am always thankful to make money on stuff I'm not using anymore.
- April 28, 2012 at 11:11 AM
- Sue said...
Sherry,My take on this is that your new purchase isn't taking up any room, so go ahead and justify it! I like architectural pieces, too. Glad you had good luck with your consignments. :-)
- April 28, 2012 at 12:05 PM
- French Charmed ~ Chelle said...
Bonjour! And congrats on your new score. I love the antique olive jars! Tres Magnifique!! Wishing you a charmed weekend mon ami! Au Revoir ~ Chelle
- April 28, 2012 at 12:12 PM
- Erika said...
I understand 100% how you feel, I have the same problem, when I say I don't want to buy things yet for my home, but there is always something we find that we can't say no to. Don't feel bad, and feel great for the nice shopping you did. The jars are amazing.
- April 28, 2012 at 12:22 PM
- Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...
I know what you are going through, since we just sold our house and moved. Now we are renting for a year while we decide if we want to build or buy another home. It is very hard not to buy something (like the painting I just posted about today) when the price is right and you really love it.
I love your pieces....
- April 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM
- Designs By Pinky said...
They are wonderful and so glad youy got them! I have searched for a consignment store near us and can't find ANY!!!! Well, one I found but they only do baby apparel and things like strollers etc.:(:( YOu made a HAUL, girl! My Goodwill is LOVING me....I wish I could make some money! We just got a POD to pack all of the things I have packed so far plus shelf units and seasonal decorations, plus all the train room stuff!!!! XO, Pinky PS, we had a "stager" come in (the realtor paid for it) and she wants me to practically empty the house to show it:(:(
- April 28, 2012 at 12:44 PM
- Robin from highpointcircle.blogspot said...
You gatta buy those things when you find them. They are scarce! And, you didn't buy anything "new".
- April 28, 2012 at 4:33 PM
- Becca said...
I'd be doing the same thing, Sherry! I love these ... the one serves as not only the perfect vase for your beautiful fern, but as the perfect companion to your layered baskets! Love!
- April 28, 2012 at 5:15 PM
- The Tablescaper said...
I don't blame you. Capitals are amazing pieces. Sometimes you've just got to run with it.
Come visit and learn of my give away.
- The Tablescaper
- April 28, 2012 at 10:32 PM
- Meghan @ Wishful Thinking said...
I know how you feel - I vowed that I won't buy another thing until we move next year but I just can't help myself! There is no way you could've passed up those capitals though, they are beautiful!
- April 29, 2012 at 3:24 PM
- Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...
Nice finds Sherry! And congratulations on selling so much last week. It doesn't surprise me--you have great taste!
Have a great week.
- April 29, 2012 at 8:28 PM
- The Polka Dot Closet said...
Wow, I bet you where a happy consignor!! Girl you must have great taste to make that kind of money. Your new purchases can go with you to Florida. We can go to the Fancy Flea together!!
- April 29, 2012 at 11:16 PM
- grosir baju muslim said...
Thank you for posting this. It's exactly what I was looking for!
- April 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Savvy Seasons said...
I want that olive jar, fabulous piece! =) xo ~Liz
- April 30, 2012 at 10:29 AM
- Jo's This and That said...
Beautiful find!
- April 30, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...
What great finds, Sherry! I don't think I could have passed them up either! You always have such amazing pieces!
- April 30, 2012 at 10:04 PM
- Sandy said...
Great find! Now you have a head start with a great idea for your new place. Love the old olive jar too. Can't wait to see what you'll do with your new place.
- May 1, 2012 at 7:42 AM
- Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...
Hi Sherry, how did the weekend go? Having Penny here was just like having a baby to care for only I think a baby would have been easier. At least a baby wears a diaper and a puppy you have to take outside every 15 minutes. She did real well though and was such a sweetie. xo
- May 1, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- Richella said...
Oh, Sherry! How wonderful! I love capitals--how cool that you found two just alike!
I can imagine that you were a happy consignor with those sales in one week--and I'm guessing the consignment store owner was awfully happy, too!
Looking forward to your Open House party again. :)
- May 1, 2012 at 4:33 PM
- Poppy said...
I love olive jars and this one is absolutely gorgeous...especially on that capital! The fern inside the olive jar is looking stunning. Congratulations on selling your excess,Sherry!Indeed,going shopping is a good way to celebrate:) Thanks for the Open House Party!We missed you! Hugs,Poppy
- May 2, 2012 at 7:12 PM
- Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch said...
You crack me up!! I couldn't keep that promise either! Looks lovely and great find. I linked up late to your party but I did finally.
- May 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM


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New Jewish Lobby Group Wants Two State Solution
J Street, a new Jewish lobbying organization, plans to campaign for a two state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Frustrated because, in their opinion, the term "pro-Israel" has been seized by a conservative minority of Jews and Americans alike, J Street hopes to be a voice for left-leaning Jewish Americans.
Currently, the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is "the most important organization affecting America's relationship with Israel," enjoying a $100 million endowment. Some academics have criticized AIPAC for pressuring the US to set aside its own security to advance the interests of Israel. Others counter that such a characterization serves anti-Semitic causes.
J Street's founders are somewhere in the middle. They want to counter right wingers, whose positions they believe go against Israeli and American interests. The group will raise money and donate it to politicians who will help bring about a two state solution and comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and Palestine.
Are you happy to see views that don't fit the typical dichotomy infusing the discussion? Is it essential that both sides come to the center, or should Jewish Americans not be expected to give up loyalty to a single Jewish state?


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That's what we were taught in prenatal with my kids. They changed it later on. I was just doing what I was taught. Now I question everything.
I never had a kid, but as a 14 year old, sleeping on one's stomach is best.
When mine were babies, I was warned not to let them sleep on their backs. Tummy or side was good, but not on their back. Because if the spit up they could aspirate some of the vomit and choke on it.
Yes, research and doctors keep changing that.
I would agree with you more...my son did fine,on back they spit up could choke too death would NOT have it
I found out the hard way by putting a old friend's baby on his belly and she went fricking nuts. I thought putting the baby on his back with the soft spot would hurt him, but apparently I was wrong. Ever since then, the girl never trusted me at all around her kids. I thought it was a bit over-dramatic for a one time mistake.
yup of course.... because of suffocation...
Baby advice changes all the time. Current recommendations say that sleeping on their back is safer.
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Friday, March 13. 2009
Fr. Nasr's Letter and the Reply
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I believe that the letter from Fr Nasr and the reply from A Concerned Priest once again raises the age-old issue that has been a sub-topic during this entire crisis: namely, that, according to some people, any desire to uncover and speak the truth about matters in the Church automatically label those speakers as people who are "out for blood" or who are "vengeful" or who want to "tar and feather" those suspected of wrongdoing. In a Reflection I wrote and that was posted on this website on 9-11-08, called "A Balanced Approach," I argued that this perspective of "tar and feather" is just the other side of the coin of wrong ecclesiology, where the other side is the "forgive-and-forget" attitude that says that, if you forgive someone, what they did wasn't so wrong in the first place, and it's no big deal.
Obviously, we need to address this issue continuously and consistently. It would behoove all of us, clergy as well as laity, to examine the Gospels and try to imitate Christ, as St Paul so often exhorts us to do. Our Lord, while not out for vengeful retribution to wrongdoers, nevertheless spoke soberly and accurately regarding the sins in His midst, especially those of the religious community (scribes and Pharisees). During Holy Week, we will hear the Lord's admonishments to these people ("Woe to you,...hypocrites!"). It would be to the spiritual advantage of all of us to listen carefully to His words, and take them to heart!
#1 David Barrett on 2009-03-13 19:10
Whatever canonical and 'spiritual' justification may be given for the actions of Met. Phillip, one thing is clear to me. People fear the Metropolitan not with a fear of holiness but an earthly fear. A fear produced by a meaness of spirit that is anthithetical to genuine leadership. That in and of itself means he is wrong.
#2 Michael Bauman on 2009-03-13 20:36
Precisely! And rampant anonymity in both the OCA and AOCA is symptomatic of an underlying spiritual sickness. Looking from the outside in, who would want to be part of a Church, no less, where people are afraid to use their names!?
#2.1 Kenneth R. Tobin on 2009-03-14 05:51
I believe that most people who know Metropolitan PHILIP would describe him as a genuine man of prayer. I've met him on multiple occasions, myself, including a couple of private conversations, and that has been my impression of him every time.
Mind you, I disagree with his support of the Synod's decision, but I don't think that he is attempting to cow the Archdiocese into submission.
It is possible, of course, that some folks may have been on the receiving end of discipline from His Eminence and may thus have an "earthly fear" of him while disagreeing with him on its warrant, but I honestly can't think of any bishop in which that wouldn't be the case. Who, after getting disciplined by their bishop and not believing that discipline was right (either through genuinely being right or simply being unrepentant) would not begin to "fear" this man who can so influence their "career"?
Metropolitan PHILIP may be a bit high-handed at times, but he does not have a "meanness of spirit." He really is a loving father. I believe "Dad" is wrong about this present issue, but I don't doubt his love for a moment.
#2.2 An Antiochian priest on 2009-03-14 06:50
Father, on one level I don't doubt your words and your observations. The meaness of spirit does not just come from Met. Phillip. It is part of the system that allows and encourages a despotic episcopate rather than a pastoral one. It separates the bishop from his flock, creating enmity and division where there should be none. The situation becomes one where authority replaces love rather than flowing from love.--the temptation to rule rather than to serve is aceeded to.
I have been in the Church now for 20 years I have yet to hear or read a unreserved comment of love and respect for Met. Phillip from anyone except the leaders of the EOC when they were first received.
You are correct that no one likes to be discplined, but the fear of Met. Phillip is palpable even in the absence of any current discipline.
I know and have talked to priests who have been disciplined by +Basil. While acknowledging the sting of rebuke they never once evidenced any fear of him, quite the contrary. They were only brought closer to him. His attitude encourages repentance rather than resistence. Never fear.
My son was an altar server in my parish for 14 years. He had been serving for several years when Met. Phillip first came for a visit. My son's reaction was instant dislike and mistrust (uncommon except with people who tend to be bullies).
My personal obsesrvation of Met. Phillip is that he is brusque, manipulitive and an intimidator--ultimately afraid of his flock. Everytime I struugle to reach a point where I feel I can freely honor and trust Met. Phillip, he does something like this. He makes it real tough.
But none of that is really the point. The point is he is wrong. The Synod of Antioch is wrong. They would be wrong if Met. Phillip were a universally acknowledged living saint. It is not a simple wrong either, but a profound and damaging wrong that must be corrected for the good of all of us, especially for Met. Phillip.
I can do nothing directly to change anything, I'm just a pew dweller. I can however encourage you Father and others of your dedication and service to speak prophetically with love the truth to Met. Phillp and to us. Remember the angelic salutation, 'Fear not'. If you love Met. Phillip, the Church and her people as I'm sure you do. Speak up please. God will honor you even if Met. Philllip does not (as you said, it is never easy to receive correction). It's easy for me, he can do nothing to me at all. He neither knows nor cares that I exisit. I understand that priests feel they have something to loose because Met. Phillip has power over them. In one sense that is true, but it is ultimately false, an illusion and a symptom of the very problem we face. Fear God, not man.
The real change in the OCA began when bishops and priests overcame their reticence and fear and spoke out strongly, openly even though they knew they and ther families would suffer. They acted anyway. God bless them. I hope we come to the same point much more quickly.
#2.2.1 Michael Bauman on 2009-03-14 10:26
Metropolitan Phillip should retire. This is an act that is ungodly and unjust. I voted for autocephaly, I did NOT vote to have my dear bishop demoted. What Met Phillip and the Synod have done is awaken and mobilize their faithful whom they serve.
We should let them know of our displeasure #1
and we should stop the flow of monies to the archdiocese #2.
Speak to your fellow parishioners and direct them to this site.
#188.8.131.52 Christos on 2009-03-15 20:38
Some may think the following post is overly dramatic, but I am a dramatic person and it is really a reporting of my experience this morning as it occured.
As I was in contemplation this morning, the story of Exodus began to un-roll before my inner eye. The children of Israel in slavery to Pharoh, working in the mud pits to build Pharoah's palaces brick by brick. They were subject to all types of mistreatment even when they produced all of the bricks Pharoh wanted. Unable to pray and worship God in the Traditional manner, they appeared to be a slovenly, down trodden, barbarian rabble unfit for the riches of Pharoh's Kingdom. But God knew better.
The Children of Israel had bound themselves to Pharoah out of economic necessity and lazy forgetfulness having lost their God inspried leaders like Joseph and their unity as a people. Originally it did not appear to be a bad bargin and they even prospered until there arose a Pharoah who knew not Joseph and the cost of the bargain began to appear. Despair set upon God's children, but God knew better.
At the lowest point when Pharoh called for yet more bricks and sent his prefects and guards to enforce his will, God's wisdom appeared in the person of Moses, at one time a favorite of Pharoh, an adopted son. He came out of the desert and appeared before Pharoh pronouncing God's command: "Let my people go. Let them to be free to worhship God and attend to Him as God wishes and commands us." The battle to free the Children of Israel from foreign Pharoh had begun.
Our head bishops, many of them, have grown up under the Dhimmi attitude installed in the Church by the Ottoman Turks and in similar fashion by the Soviets. The Holy Synod of Antioch, the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Patriarchate of Russia are still under various forms of Dhimmi. A hall mark of Dhimmi is the imposition of the Turkish system of rule in which one Bishop was in charge of everything. Period. He was the ruler but also the hostage. If the natives became restless, the head of the Bishop was removed, really removed. Simony was the only manner in which office was obtained. Even the OCA still suffers from the fallout of this period of our history that began in earnest in A.D.1453 but goes back even further with the fall of Jerusalem, Antioch, and Alexandria to the sword of Islam.
We are still in captivity in the United States. In Exodus many grumbled against Moses and fought God's will that the Children of Israel be free. They were afraid and strangely comfortable in their slavery. But God knew better.
Moses led them in accordance with God's will and purposes. They could have gone directly to the Promised Land, but choose idolatry over God (worshipping the created thing more than the Creator) and so wandered 40 years in the desert. Met. Joseph of Bulgaria (a small but currently peaceful corner of Orthodoxy in the U.S.) feels that the failure of Ligonier was similar in nature for us and that all the bishops then enthroned would have to die before unity and peace would be given. Whether they actually die or are simply removed, I suspect he is correct, even though there are some I would hate to loose.
Perhaps +Jonah is the Moses of the OCA and now the time is ripe for a Moses to arise in Antioch, willing and able to go before Pharoh and give God's command, Let my people go!
Or as a famous Protestant preacher once intoned; "Its Friday now and my Lord is hanging on the Cross, but Sunday's comin'"
We peons and barbarians, heir to the house of David and adopted Chilren of Israel, must be ready. We must pray and fast especially for our bishops, doing our best not to focus on persons or personalities, but on our ture enemy to which we are all enslaved. It is the time of preparation for the passover. Let us prepare in hope and with vigor crying out to our Lord and our God without ceasing; "Lord God of Hosts be with us for we have none other hope in time of troubles but Thee. Lord of Hosts have mercy on us!" Pray that He raise up a Moses for us.
If He does, then the struggles will really begin.
#3 Michael Bauman on 2009-03-14 09:39
Amen three times to the above and to Anonymous Orth Priest as all can be verified by the history ever since the AEOM oined and CONTROL was the by word of Englewood. Away in the South Met P directs all thru Bp Antoun, Thanks be to this website - can one be imagined in the Ant. Arh'd. I daresay not.
#3.1 Anonymous on 2009-03-14 21:25
Thanks for managing this website Mark and making yourself a target. I do love my Church and I too am greatly upset over this unjust power-play. Our bishops deserve alot better.
#4 Kevin Klein on 2009-03-15 07:08
Coming out of church this morning, I asked our pastor if he realized that he had, for the second Sunday in a row, commemorated our diocesan bishop in violation of the Archdiocesan directive. "Did I? Force of habit, I suppose. I'll have to change that the next time Metropolitan Philip comes to town," was his reply.
What was Metr. Philip thinking? First, he has the entire local synod demoted with no warning or notice and then doesn't even have the common courtesy to meet with them to discuss it until two full months after the fact. Where's the brotherly or even fatherly love in that? How can Fr. Constantine in OKC or the sheikhs in Detroit defend that kind of insulting behavior except out of a loyalty that is totally blind?
In his completely unexplanatory follow-up letter, Metr. Philip claims that he acted to preserve the unity of the Archdiocese. How does exposing the Detroit emirs' utter lack of respect for their diocesan bishop accomplish that? How does showing that convert clergy, including bishops, are always to be second-class citizens of the Archdiocese accomplish that? How does promoting strife, discord, and even open rebellion in the Archdiocese preserve its unity? If the Detroit viziers' letter was an ecclesiastical Harper's Ferry, is Fort Sumter soon to follow?
#5 Anonymous Antiochian on 2009-03-15 14:01
"it is meet and right..." what has been said by MANY. Fr Anthony's diatribe represents his Met. given "honor" of Economos (a treasurer of a monastery!) Anonymity comes from many supressed for any years since the late 70's. The AOC my brothers tell me have no avenue of expression as evidenced by the "silence" before the presence of the bishops. Years ago anew Arch' board trustee member asked as to full revelation of ALL finances and endowments. Answer given, "Mind your own parish business." Sad commentary. At least w in our own OCA we have a treasurer who responds to every question asked. To his knowledge and applied record before him.
#5.1 Anonymous on 2009-03-16 19:50
Maybe you should ask your priest for a copy:
"I think transparency in financial matters is extremely important... So by being transparent, by being good stewards, we have done so much. So much. And we made our books available to everyone in the archdiocese. We sent our financial report to every parish, every year, to every priest, to every archdiocese trustee, let them see what is happening in the archdiocese."
-from a Nov. 2008 interview with Met. Philip, on ancientfaith.com
#5.1.1 Michael Strelka on 2009-03-17 10:17
Maybe you should look at the financial report from the Archdiocese and see that, every year, it is unaudited by any professional auditing firm. Consequently, the numbers are little more than meaningless or irrelevant.
Anyone can put together a fancy report with numbers. Anyone can send this report to everyone in the Archdiocese. If it's not audited by an independent auditor, it is worthless; simply numbers on a page.
#188.8.131.52 Anonymous on 2009-03-17 12:37
Yes it is absolutely TRUE. No auditors ever in the AOC. One part time Comptroller, two laymen and MET P. control ALL.... No pension plan and a farce of a "Housing Allowance" (not vested and at the discretion of the Met.P) of $800. a mo. even after 40yrs of service, I'm informed by a neighbor AOC retired Priest. No listing of EXCESS FUNDS (reported in the many Millions) or endowments with the long standing note: "if they know what we possess - they will not give anymore." Despite the few individual thieves the OCA had ("we were raped" said Met Jonah) we at least can enquire and learn of our assets. True? Call the Syosset team and you will be informed without delay on any balance in any fund!
#188.8.131.52.1 Anonymous Antiochian Priest on 2009-03-17 21:13
One of my most favorite of Orthodox writers is Bishop Kallistos Ware. I have purchased and read his books. Upon completing them, I have passed them on to others to read. There is an abbreviated form of his work on the Internet that I have bookmarked and occassionally I will re-read excerpts for my own enrichment. Of late I have read and re-read the excerpts on the episcopacy and I can't find any historic reference to "auxillary" bishops. By tradition and history this just seems to be such a foreign concept to Orthodoxy. I love the comment - we dress them up like emporers and tell them to live forever! It certainly sounds like all bishops - including patriarchs and metropolitans who, after all, are nothing more than first among equal bishops - need to understand and accept that 21st century Orthodoxy is not interested in allowing them to continue to act llike emporers. The role of bishop was not about authority and power. It was about spiritual leadership over the entrusted flock. Why does it appear to be so difficult for these men to grasp that's what we want from them today.
#6 anon on 2009-03-16 14:16
Bishops acting like Emperor's? Whose clothing do they wear? When we the faithful and dutiful laity address them what do we say? Sayedna, Master, Lord, Most Holy, Father.
Let's face it and the words of our true Lord, Master, and Teacher. (Matt:23)
We call them by names that Christ told them to refuse. We give them titles that Christ said they should flee from and yet we fall over ourselves in tempting them and when they act the part we say how dare they?
We get what we deserve. Of course these the protectors of genuine Holy Tradition ignore the source Himself in these seemingly pious exercises and we wonder how can messes like this occur?
#7 Kevin on 2009-03-16 16:48
I guess I am just wondering - how much time have we been praying for the Bishops and Metropolitan?
I am not saying I agree with what is happening, nor am I saying that I don't. I guess I am wondering if are spending as much time praying as composing our eloquent replies. (Myself included).
Just a thought...
#8 Clinton - Ottawa, ON on 2009-03-21 06:17
The Pillars of Orthodoxy are the Saints Gregory Palamas, Photios the Great, and Mark of Ephesus. Since none of these great saints are known for living in the lap of luxury, golf junkets, a penchant for being photographed with the powerful of this world, huffing and puffing on expensive cigars,.... hunger to grab and hold on to power, looking, dressing and acting like anything except an Orthodox Hierarch, ecumenical excess...how can Met. Philip be named a "Pillar of Orthodoxy" without insulting the great saints known as the Pillars of Orthodoxy? Also it would seem that the seeming demotion of a group of ruling Diocesan Bishops to the status of Vicar Bishops to allay fears over the power of the most heavily contributing Metropolitan of the entire Church could only be undertaken by a Holy Synod that cares nothing for the Canons and desires to embark on the adoption of Papal powers. Of course, nothing new in Antioch...
#9 Anonymous on 2009-03-22 13:35
Y'know, I disagree with this step backward the archdiocese has taken, BUT I am tee'd off at those who are taking advantage of this situation to fire pot shots at my primate.
How is having a "pile on" on His Emminence, going to help resolve this conflict. IT ISN'T. Keep your pet peeves and beefs to yourself.....
#9.1 Antionymous on 2009-03-23 05:52
There is absolutely no canonical or spiritual justification for the actions of the Holy Synod of the Antiochian Patriarchate in the "change of status" of its Bishops. Diocesan Bishops cannot be removed, nor can their status be changed to that of a "lesser" function, except, of course, in the case of serious offenses. That case requires the testimony of several witnesses, and a subsequent trial. If found guilty, the offender is then removed from leadership of his Diocese, and deposed from the Episcopal rank. The strategy employed by the Antiochian Holy Synod is clearly and simply am egregious violation of the Holy Canons. Any "excuse" offered that the Patriarch, the Holy Synod, or the Patriarch and the Holy Synod acting jointly have a right to bypass the Canons involved are merely an attempt by the Antiochian Patriarchate to elevate itself to an "Orthodox" Papacy; an act that is truly ANTI Orthodox. Obviously, the Antiochian Patriarchate has deemed that Orthodox Conciliarity is no longer "useful" to it.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Miami Beach Police are investigating after a woman was found cut in the Hotel Clinton.
It happened at 825 Washington Avenue Tuesday morning.
According to police, the woman suffered cuts to her upper body and face.
The woman was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Her condition was not immediately released.
It's unclear if she was cut inside the hotel or somewhere else, and whether she is a guest at the hotel.
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The Atlanta Hawks looked to be gliding to an easy win in Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Instead, the team underwent a complete collapse after starting the fourth quarter with 1 of 13 from the field. No one could have predicted a fourth-quarter comeback from the lowly Bucks, the league's worst shooting and lowest scoring team. Yet somehow, they rallied in the last quarter of the game to bring an end to Atlanta's road winning streak at six games. Closing the gap of an 11-point deficit, the Bucks surged to win the match 98-90 after regulation time. Odds.
Earl Boykins flat out admitted, "That's foreign territory to us. We looked like a hell of an offensive team." Player of the game Corey Maggette came through with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist before fouling out. In true NBA style, Carlos Delfino had 15 points all on three-pointers with 5 boards and 4 assists. Fresh meat Garrett Temple, who signed a 10-day contract with Milwaukee on Tuesday, was good for 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 8 points, including an 11-foot floater in the fourth to put the Bucks up 79-78. Milwaukee trailed behind Atlanta for the first three quarters, and then went on a 22-3 run at the beginning of the fourth. Scores.
The team managed the feat even without the help of Brandon Jennings [left foot], John Salmons [right hip] and Drew Gooden [left foot], all of who are out with injury. For the team that has relied mostly on defense and 42.3 percent shooting, the Bucks simply capitalized on the mistakes the Hawks made to net their fourth victory this month. Las Vegas odds.
The Hawks were only two games away from leading the NBA for the most home wins this season at 16. A win on Wednesday would have also matched their record of seven consecutive wins set back in 1993. After leading for the first three fourths of the game, Atlanta went on to give up 34 points in the fourth. As coach Larry Drew said, "We cannot allow the snowball effect in the fourth quarter — especially when we have played so well and are right there and then to have a total collapse." Perhaps they will have better luck tomorrow against the New York Knicks. For the latest lines, scores and betting information on the Net, be sure the check out www.scoresandodds.com.


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Okay, he is cute, we all know that. Pants feel quite well in real life too, though the cutting around the ass, especially the bottom is a little weird as it creates this illusion that I myself, with a pretty fine ass as i say so myself, have no ass and just goes from lower back to thigh. Weird... But anyways, does anyone realize that the guy in the commercial does not shower? it appears he has awaken up 3 mornings and slept 2 nites without showering... hummm... anyways... just a thought
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My wife commented on the same thing...I think her exact words were "Stank Ass"


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I had full face IPL on Aug 11th and was wondering how long to wait before going back to my AHA and Ziana creams. Thanks!
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The Onion Ring Burger
The Onion Ring Lovers wil love this burger as I do so love them.
1 pound of ground chuck
2 cups of onion rings
1 egg to bind the burger together
salt and pepper to taste
thaw the onion rings out and chopp most of them up and mix into the hamburger and then place the egg and salt and pepper to taste as desired. form in to patties and fry on a grill and then in a pan placed on the grill pour some light oil to fry a few onion rings and then when the burger is done, place it on a soft lightly buttered bun and add some lettuce on top and place some onion rings on top and kecthup as deisred.
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I use this brand so oftenParaben free is the way to be with my shampoos and conditioners! Wish it was a little easier to brush out though! — 3 years, 7 months agokeara_quinn | 38 reviews
But the smell....Awesome conditioner. I switch between this and the Moroccan Argan conditioner. Smells heavenly. Thick too. — 4 years, 5 months agoSashanco | 36 reviews
Review subjectI love this brand and there are conditioners in this line that amaze me. This is not one of them. My hair is wavy and thick and needs moisture but this... didn't even penetrate my hair. The scent is very fruity and I do like the smell of this but since it doesn't really affect my hair positively, it's definitely not worth it! — 5 years, 2 months agoJennifer10708 | 3 reviews
TerribleI hated this conditioner. It left my hair tangled and dry so I had to use tons of leave in conditioner to salvage it. If you have wavy or curly hair like me, do not be fooled by the skittles like smell! Run away before it sucks the moisture from your hair! I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy. — 5 years, 5 months agoamscandy357 | 7 reviews
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dbm, dbminit, dbmclose, fetch, store, delete, firstkey, nextkey - data
base subroutines
#include <<dbm.h>>
typedef struct {
char *dptr;
int dsize;
} datum;
char *file;
datum fetch(key)
datum key;
store(key, content)
datum key, content;
datum key;
datum firstkey()
datum nextkey(key)
datum key;
Note: the dbm() library has been superceded by ndbm(3), and is now
implemented using ndbm().
These functions maintain key/content pairs in a data base. The func-
tions will handle very large (a billion blocks) databases and will
access a keyed item in one or two file system accesses. The functions
are obtained with the loader option -ldbm.
keys and contents are described by the datum typedef. A datum speci-
fies a string of dsize bytes pointed to by dptr. Arbitrary binary
data, as well as normal ASCII strings, are allowed. The data base is
stored in two files. One file is a directory containing a bit map and
has .dir as its suffix. The second file contains all data and has .pag
as its suffix.
Before a database can be accessed, it must be opened by dbminit. At
the time of this call, the files file.dir and file.pag must exist. (An
empty database is created by creating zero-length .dir and .pag files.)
A database may be closed by calling dbmclose. You must close a data-
base before opening a new one.
Once open, the data stored under a key is accessed by fetch() and data
is placed under a key by store. A key (and its associated contents) is
deleted by delete. A linear pass through all keys in a database may be
made, in an (apparently) random order, by use of firstkey() and nex-
tkey. firstkey() will return the first key in the database. With any
key nextkey() will return the next key in the database. This code will
traverse the data base:
for (key = firstkey(); key.dptr != NULL; key = nextkey(key))
ar(1V), cat(1V), cp(1), tar(1), ndbm(3)
All functions that return an int indicate errors with negative values.
A zero return indicates no error. Routines that return a datum indi-
cate errors with a NULL (0) dptr.
The .pag file will contain holes so that its apparent size is about
four times its actual content. Older versions of the UNIX operating
system may create real file blocks for these holes when touched. These
files cannot be copied by normal means (cp(1), cat(1V), tar(1), ar(1V))
without filling in the holes.
dptr pointers returned by these subroutines point into static storage
that is changed by subsequent calls.
The sum of the sizes of a key/content pair must not exceed the internal
block size (currently 1024 bytes). Moreover all key/content pairs that
hash together must fit on a single block. store() will return an error
in the event that a disk block fills with inseparable data.
delete() does not physically reclaim file space, although it does make
it available for reuse.
The order of keys presented by firstkey() and nextkey() depends on a
hashing function, not on anything interesting.
There are no interlocks and no reliable cache flushing; thus concurrent
updating and reading is risky.
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Thoughts from a 6 Month Old's Dad
iBook Power Cords are Pretty: iBooks and PowerBooks ship with power cords that have small lighted disks at the end that plugs into the Mac. This disk glows orange if the computer is charging, and green if its at full-power. Jordan's recently become obsessed with this disk, and is now aggressively trying to grab hold of it (presumably with the eventual goal of putting it in her mouth). Yes, now's about the time we start learning what the word "No".
Why Crawl When You Can Slither? Jordan's still working on the crawling thing, but she has managed to start locomoting her way around the room using a combination inchworm/slither/roll approach. It inspired a small amount of terror in one of her grandmothers, who suddenly realized that she was going to have to start baby proofing the house. This insight arrived when Jordan spied her craft tote (a box with a bunch of fabric pouches on it) that contains scissors, pins and a bunch of other sharp objects, and immediately headed for it.
Jordan's First E-mail
While I was at work the other day, I was the proud recipient of Jordan's very first e-mail.
And here's what it had to say:
"m, mmkkk/ bvn bu nmr b 6fcb ,mmm"
Brillant eh? Seems she was happily pounding away at the keyboard while Sue was trying to get some work done, so Sue decided to letter send of a quick note to Dad. It totally made my day.
Of course, in hindsight we've realized that teaching Jordan to happily bash a computer keyboard probably isn't a good idea. So we got her a little piano that she can bash away on (as well as a little laptop of her own, but the buttons aren't as bashable as the piano's ... or my Mac's).
3 a.m. Eternal
I love my five-month-old daughter Jordan greatly. But that's not to say that she can't be very, very trying at times.
Like last night. Or should I say yesterday morning?
I put her down at around 11 p.m., then headed downstairs to finish up a level in Futurama, a PS2 game I'm in the process of reviewing. At around midnight I came back upstairs, creeping quietly, so I don't think it was me that woke Jordan up. But you never know.
What I do know is that at 12 a.m. she was up, and not just up, she was bouncing off the freaking ceiling. She was very happy about being awake, and an enthusiastic five-month-old is a hard thing to take at midnight. You can't just let her play in her crib until she falls asleep -- she's still too little for that, and she wants to be ... occupied. And last night, that meant making googly eyes at Daddy while he was trying to rock her back to sleep, and then happily kicking her mom awake when Dad gave up and brought her to bed, hoping that would calm her down.
Rediscovering Science Fiction Through Netflix
There have been a lot of changes since the baby came, but one of the biggest is that we rarely, if ever, go to Blockbuster any more. Instead, we rent movies from Netflix. For about $20 a month, we can rent three DVDs at a time from the company. We have a standing queue, and as we watch and return a disc, the next DVD in the queue is sent out to us.
I initially signed up for it because I wanted to watch some episodes of Stargate SG-1 in anticipation of reviewing an RPG based on the series. Much to my surprise, Sue loves Stargate, and we've been working our way through the entire series (we're halfway through Season 3 now).
Thoughts from a Four-Month-Old's Dad
Keyboards are Fun: Jordan loves pounding on computer keyboards, and has already managed to send a few e-mails (with a tiny bit of help from Mom). Seeing that she enjoys hitting the keys, we wisely decided to get her some new toys -- now she's got a little laptop of her own, as well as a musical keyboard.
The Cat Gets Pissy: Our oldest cat, Cougar, isn't taking well to the baby ... or rather the amount of attention we give to the baby, instead of him. And he's taken to showing his displeasure by peeing wherever he likes in the house (including, this morning, on my computer bag ... thankfully my computer wasn't in it at the time).
Thoughts from a Three Month Old's Dad
Smiles are Addicting: I can't get enough of Jordan's smile, whether it's the wide, gum-filled happy grin or her crooked little "ain't I cute?" smirk. Even when this smile is the result of her having just peed all over her clothes, the changing table, and her daddy, I can't help but smile back.
Grabbing Things is Fun: Within the last two weeks, Jordan's suddenly realize that she can grab things and bring them closer to her, with the eventual goal of putting them in her mouth. Her playset -- which includes a play blanket with two curved bars crossing it, from which hang various stuffed animals on clips -- has suddenly become a heck of a lot more fun. She does get frustrated when she grabs something and can't quite get it to her mouth, at which point she starts grunting and letting out exasperated little grasps. But when she does snag something properly and starts chewing on it, she's estatic.
Thoughts from a Two Month Old's Dad
Ok, so Jordan's almost three months old and this column is about three weeks late, but one of the lesson's learned this month is how ever little free time you think you'll have, divide it by at least half and you'll have a number that's still wrong, but closer to the post-baby-reality.
You Say It's My Party?: We had two weddings this month -- one at the beginning of May in Boston, in which my sister got married and one Memorial Day weekend, when Sue's brother tied the knot. Jordan did great at both of them -- we joked that it was so nice for Kristen to throw Jordan such a lavish birthday party. I think we held her for all of three hours during those two weekends, as she was continuously passed from relative to friend and back again. Amazingly, she took it all in stride, hardly ever crying or getting cranky (which is more than I can say for some of the adults?)
A Night of Abject Terror (or StarGirl goes to the Pediatric ICU)
First off, everyone's ok -- StarGirl's fine, Sue's fine and I'm fine. Or at least, we're mostly fine.
I got a call at 3:30 Monday from Sue, who was in hysterics and was on her way to St. Luke's in Bethlehem. Seems that StarGirl had turned absolutely white -- no color in her lips or her extremities, and scared the crap out of Sue. She called our pediatrician, who told her to take her to the hospital immediately.
When I got there an hour and a half later, Sue and StarGirl had been admitted, and they were running different tests on the baby. Mostly they were trying to pin down her heart rate, which seemed high. Well, one EKG later, and they knew that it *was* high. Way too high. Her normal heart rate should be around 140-160, something like that. Hers was twice that -- it was running around 250 to 280, with spikes to an absolutely horrifying 300.
The cardiac pediatrician was concerned -- heck everyone was concerned -- and they spent an hour or two trying to get an IV started so they could give her medication to bring the heart rate down. When they couldn't get it started -- and when other techniques failed to keep the heart rate down -- they Medevac'd her to Lehigh Valley Hospital, which has a pediatric intensive care unit. That's right. A freaking helicopter.
Thoughts on Fatherhood from a One Month-Old's Dad
Jordan turned one month old yesterday, which is a fact I find absolutely astounding. It really doesn't seem like it's been a month already, and at the same time, it seems like Jordan's always been here. Regardless of perspective though, a month has passed and we've learned a lot over the last few weeks.
Baby's Grow Fast: Jordan's growing fast--she's already outgrown one of her outfits, which makes complete sense, yet was very surprising at the time.
Getting to Know You: She's also starting to exhibit a slightly increased awareness of her surroundings, and she's developing preferences. For example, she's much rather fall asleep in bed with us than in her own crib. That's problematic for us because Sue and I don't sleep well when she's in the bed--we're always waking up paranoid that we're going to roll over her.
Girls Can Be Geeks Too
Before Jordan was born someone--I don't remember who-- asked me if I was going to teach the baby how to play Dungeons & Dragons if it was a girl. The question took me aback somewhat--not because I'd ever considered teaching D&D to a girl, but because I'd never not considered teaching it to a girl.


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Citing a wave of public enthusiasm following the opening of its new $24.5 million Jepson Center for the Arts, the Telfair Museum of Art announced on Friday that its membership has surged to 3,000.
The milestone is double the number of paying members since the end of last year, and the most the museum has ever had in its 120-year history.
Reasons for the surge include the Jepson's opening, increased visibility of the Telfair's many educational programs, high-quality exhibits, such as the inaugural show by Robert Rauschenberg, and reasonable membership fees, said Bill Rousseau, operations director.
The family rate is currently $60 a year, which allows entry into all three of the Telfair's constituents - the Jepson Center, Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Owens-Thomas House.
"Six months ago, who would have thought we'd have that many members," Rousseau said. "But it's a terrific deal. It's a great way of seeing great art and getting educational experiences at a modest price."
Outgoing executive director Diane Lesko said the achievement indicates metropolitan Savannah is responding positively to the Telfair's efforts to be a regional center of arts, education and culture. "I'm just thrilled," she said. "Three separate venues for the price of one is the best deal in town."
Nick Farley agrees. He and his wife, Penny, are two of the new crop of Telfair members. As recent newcomers to the region, they felt being Telfair members was an obvious choice.
"It's a must, because it has so much to offer," Farley said.
Karen McKay, also a new member and newcomer to Savannah, said she and her husband, Brian, became members as part of their tradition of supporting the arts. Without that support, institutions such as the Telfair wouldn't exist, McKay said: "The appeal was the art."
The news comes a month after a new objective had been set, Rousseau said. By the end of August, a new campaign will be launched to aggressively build membership to 5,000, a goal he surmises can be reached by the middle of 2007.
"It's a pure guess but I think it builds on itself," Rousseau said. "You build a critical mass that expands exponentially."
Diane Felcyn, curator of education, concurred that new memberships beget new memberships, and added that greater numbers mean greater awareness of the museum's educational outreach and exhibits including the Jepson's hands-on gallery for children called the ArtZeum.
"The milestone means more people know about the programming we offer," she said. "We spread the word to members who in turn tell those who are not members."
A stable of 5,000 would be wonderful, but that figure is only a means to an end, said John G. Kennedy III, the new president of the Telfair's board of trustees.
Given the number of events, exhibits and services offered by the museum, such as the Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery, which generated hundreds of new memberships, Kennedy said he sees no reason membership couldn't significantly exceed 5,000.
"Today's milestone is the first stop to getting even greater numbers of residents from across the region to use the facility," Kennedy said. "We want to encourage a greater sense of empowerment and ownership.
"Membership is an effort to spread friend-raising not fund raising throughout the community."


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Scientific Publications by FDA Staff
Search Publications
J Parasitol 2013 Apr;99(2):379-82
Sequence Characterization of Heat Shock Protein Gene of Cyclospora cayetanensis Isolates from Nepal, Mexico, and Peru.
Sulaiman IM, Torres P, Simpson S, Kerdahi K, Ortega Y
We have described the development of a 2-step nested PCR protocol based on the characterization of 70 kDa heat shock protein (HSP70) gene for rapid detection of the human-pathogenic Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. We tested and validated these newly designed primer sets by PCR amplification followed by nucleotide sequencing of PCR amplified HSP70 fragments belonging to 16 human C. cayetanensis isolates from 3 different endemic regions that include Nepal, Mexico, and Peru. No genetic polymorphism was observed among the isolates at the regions of HSP70 locus characterized. This newly developed HSP70 gene-based nested PCR protocol provides another useful genetic marker for the rapid detection of C. cayetanensis in the future.
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Food Truck Friday: Tortas 2 Die 4
Barcelona Torta at Tortas 2 Die 4
G. Snyder
It's a widely accepted notion in the marketing world that using numbers instead of words in titles is an easy way to increase "edginess." The blockbuster smash and Vin Diesel vehicle 2 Fast 2 Furious is one notable example; and did you know that the working title for TRON: Legacy was TR2N?
So when we walked up to the Tortas 2 Die 4 (@Tortas2Die4) truck, we expected something a bit different, a bit more hard-core, from this mobile eatery. Starting a gourmet torta truck in Los Angeles is a tough prospect, if only because there are countless taco trucks slinging delicious tortas at nearly unbeatable prices citywide.
The basic unit of consumption here is a gourmet torta layered with things like grilled pineapple, slices of melted brie and sun-dried tomato tapenade. There are wraps and salads, too, including a Korean BBQ version that looks pretty good -- but let's be honest, you're probably here to get a torta.
We sampled the Barcelona Torta ($8), which included grilled chicken breast, ground chorizo, asiago cheese and a tapenade made from olives, pimento and tomato. It's certifiably zesty and bold, with a good amount of spice radiating from the chorizo. It's a smidge smaller than some tortas you might find, but it is rather dense and manages to pack plenty of flavor into each bite. Each sandwich also comes with a choice of side, the best being a crunchy jicama and green mango salad doused with lime and chile.
Tortas 2 Die 4 might not convert you from your favorite local lonchería, but when it comes to paying for a gourmet sandwich off a truck, these tortas should remain a heavy favorite.
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Ciudad de árboles dormidos
Esta edición ... consta de doscientos ejemplares --Colophon. Stab-bound in stiff black paper wrappers. Front cover features a mounted, cut-out illustration of a tree with pieces of hay and cut-out illustrations of houses in its branches; the title is incorporated into mounted, cut-out drawings of leaves. MSU copy: Has no. 24 of limited edition.
- Mederos, Javier, 1971-
- Trujillo, Johann E.
Publication Date: 2005
Original Size: 31 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
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Dutch falafel chain Maoz opened their first New York City location today, on the already very veg-friendly Union Square.
Their slogan "Feel Your Falafel" gives me chilling thoughts of Bill O'Reilly, but the staff is friendly and the food is very good. The falafel itself is flavorful, tender, and well above average. After you get your sandwich, there's a large selection of self-serve toppings – pickles, cucumber salad, roasted cauliflower, dairy and vegan coleslaws, carrots, baby eggplants dyed in beet juice (really), olives, several fresh hot sauces, and much more. The trick is they don't leave very much spare room in your sandwich, so you can't really load up on the condiments.
We've added Maoz to our restaurant guide. If you eat there, don't forget to leave a review! (Oh, and if you're wondering, the name "Maoz" is pronounced like the condiment, not the Chairman.)
Update: Or maybe it is pronounced like the Chairman. I've heard both with authority from staff.
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We have a few Moaz's in Philly and they are quite good- I am in love with the fresh pita. The falafel is good, but if you are ever in the Philly area there is no beating Mama's Vegetarian.


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I'm thrilled with the tummy tuck I got almost 7 weeks ago! I've always had an "apple shape" with a big tummy. I've lost weight and done every diet for the last 30 years, but I just became a "smaller apple". Now I have more confidence, I don't mind shopping, and for the first time in my life I am wearing a bikini! I really feel that I am starting my life now at 42 years old. My only regret is not doing this many years ago.
I live in Canada but chose to come to Scottsdale for the surgery. There are more surgeons to choose from in Scottsdale and I thought it would be easier to recover away from home. I chose my surgeon because she was more cautious than others I interviewed, especially as I have a history of blood clots. She was the only one who was proactive with blood thinners to reduce the risk of blood clots. She knew the latest research on everything from scars to elevating legs (which I was NOT allowed to do because very recent research says it can increase blood clots - no other doctor seemed to know this). My surgeon absolutely insisted on more pre-op tests, where other surgeons just recommended them. And she had more pre and post op restrictions which I believe helped me recover quickly.
I know everyone recovers differently, but at 7 weeks post surgery I'm almost exercising at my pre-surgery level and I believe it is because of her restrictions. My surgeon cared about my safety first, but also her work is good. Overall I preferred the before and after pictures she showed me compared to other surgeons, and I am thrilled with my results.
My scar is low, and I look completely natural! The staff at the office were also great. They know you by name when you call and quickly answered any questions I had before and after the surgery. Can't say enough good things about Dr Flint and everyone in her office!


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I need some help with a dinosaur cake I have to do. I want to limit sculpting as much as possible ;-)
Is there a somewhat easy tutorial I can look at?
Any suggestions or advice greatly appreciated!
I dont have a tutorial and am still learning myself but I have a Dinosaur cake in my photos that I made for my son . I did sculpt the dinosaurs (3 total) but maybe you could use something else as add-ons?
Here's the dinosaur cake that I made. I only carved the back. The head, tail, and legs are rkt that I sculpted. This cake was about three feet long and 2 feet high. If you have more questions, let me know. The eyes also lit up and there was a recorder in the rock that had the dinosaurs voice on it from the cartoon.
This one doesn't really limit sculpting, but it's pretty easy to follow.
I really like painting liquid colours with alcohol on any sort of reptile/fish cake, it makes the skin look a lot more realistic.


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Foothill Ranch, Calif. -- The Wet Seal said that two independent proxy advisors, Institutional Shareholder Services and Egan-Jones Proxy Services, recommended that the chain's shareholders reject efforts by Clinton Group to replace six members of the company's board of directors.
The Clinton Group, which has a 7% stake in the chain, previously urged the chain's board to sell the company. Last week, it disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it would nominate a slate of six directors to replace all but one of Wet Seal's board. Wet Seal has asked shareholders to retain all five continuing directors and two new members.
On Wednesday, a firm that evaluates proxy filings, Egan-Jones Proxy Services, also recommended shareholders give thumbs down to the nominees.
A second proxy firm, Institutional Shareholder Services, recommended shareholders elect two of the Clinton Group's slate to replace Wet Seal's independent directors, but reject the others.
Wet Seal chairman Hal Kahn commented: "We are pleased that both Egan-Jones and ISS have recommended that our shareholders reject Clinton Group's consent solicitation to make wholesale changes to the current experienced Board. With the recent addition of Kathy Bronstein and John Goodman, the Board has added two new strong Directors with relevant teen retailing experience who complement the continuing Board's strong mix of skills and experience across all aspects of the business and who will assist us as we implement our fast fashion strategy."


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Naming Your Theme
The folder name of your theme is stored in the database. This means if you later change the folder name, the theme will no longer work.
Theme Directory Structure
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As of version 1.3, Omeka includes templates for each public view for themes in the core. This means public themes do not have to include all the template files themselves; Instead, themes can omit files, and rely instead on the core template files. If, however, theme developers wish to override the core template files, they can simply add that template file to their custom theme, and Omeka will use the theme file instead of the one from the core.
Themes can also now optionally include extra views to customize pages created by plugins. See Theming Plugin Pages for more information.
The theme.ini is a required file that provides information about your theme to Omeka. Filling this out should be the second step in creating a theme so you can easily identify it in the list of available themes in the administrative interface. Below is an example of the correct formatting for the .ini file.
[theme] author = "Jeremy Boggs" title = "Thanks, Roy" description = "A tribute to Roy Rosenzweig." license = "GPL" website = "thanksroy.org"
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Upcoming versions of Omeka will switch to using omeka_target_version instead of omeka_tested_up_to, and will include a new support_link. These changes are part of the mechanism to let you add our themes to our listing at omeka.org/add-ons/themes.
Common Directory
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Filling out the footer.php file now will allow you to start with webpages that validates from the start. Close any tags you opened in the header, such as
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Building the Homepage
The homepage for your theme is generated by the 'index.php' at the root of your theme. If you have decided to use the header and footer files, you should include head at the very top and foot at the very bottom of the page.
Here you can use functions such as display_random_featured_item or display_random_featured_collection or the code snippet to display recently added items to pull content from your database.
The Items Directory
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It is recommended you include pagination_links somewhere on the browse page, to allow users to page through all of the items in the list.
Again, see the page about looping items for more information on how multiple items are displayed.
You can also use more advanced functions here to list items by collection, type, specific tags.
It is also recommended you include plugin_append_to_items_browse_each and plugin_append_to_items_browse, so plugins that use these hooks can append content to the items/browse page.
The 'items/show' view uses the file 'items/show.php'. This page utilizes the item. Explain its use with title as example to show use as function or with variable.
If you want to simply return all the element set metadata for an item you should use show_item_metadata. If you want to have more control over which elements are returned on this page refer to the item theme helper.
You can also include related files, collections, tags, and citations using the following functions
We also recommended including plugin_append_to_items_show so plugins can append information to the items/show page.
The 'items/tags' view uses the file 'items/tags.php'. This page can be used to display all of the tags in a cloud formation by using tag_cloud.
Theme Configuration
As of Omeka 1.2, theme developers can now add configuration options to their themes, which allows users to set theme options from the admin panel. If a configuration form is available for a theme, a "Configure" button will appear for the active public theme.
See Theme Configuration for details on adding admin configuration to your theme.
Finishing Up
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Rooster fights in full swing in AP, Telangana - NTv
Thu, Jan 14, 2016, 12:13 PM
Despite ban orders by courts and warnings by police, cock-fights are going on in full swing in AP. The organisers said that they did not use knives in the fights. They dared the police, in both the Godavari districts and several other places in AP. Politicians are encouraging these fights, it is learnt. While crores of rupees have been pledged on the birds, police have remained mere spectators. In Khammam district in Telangana, cock-fights are on.


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Nibbly Things: Brett Ratner's A Re-Gifter
- Director Brett Ratner gave Lindsay Lohan a $900 Hermes blanket that Zeta Graff had given him. What Ratner didn't know was that Graff had included a photo of herself in a bikini with a note attached that read, "For when I'm not there to keep you warm." Lindsay was a tad shocked when she found the photo, just as the world continues to be shocked that women find Brett Ratner attractive. [Page Six]
- Oprah Winfrey made a house call the morning Julia Roberts' bad reviews for her performance in Three Days of Rain came out, for a little ego boosting session for Julia. It will probably be a while before she heads back to Broadway. [Gatecrasher]
- The divorcing Russell Simmons is getting around. Apparently he needs more than Denise Vasi to satisfy him. He was seen cuddling with America's Next Top Model winner Naima Mora. [Page Six]
- Leonardo DiCaprio was injured on the set while filming his latest movie "The Blood Diamond." The injury must have been minor because he only received X-rays. [Reuters]
- Would all paparazzi please address Sarah Jessica Parker as Miss Parker and not Sarah? [Page Six]
- Michael Douglas isn't taking any chances with reporters. The "Wall Street" star is so furious about an interview in which he was quoted as making snarky comments about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie that he's taken to taping all his interviews. We're bored with you already Mr. Douglas. [The Scoop]
- It looks as if Madonna will start shows on her new tour by descending from the ceiling on a giant cross. The crucifix will be made of diamonds and Swarovski crystals and has reportedly cost £5.7million. Who says Madonna has lost her edge. [Ananova]
- Jennifer Aniston and Sheryl Crow headed to Mexico to chill out and swap Hollywood break up stories at the home of Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis. [National Ledger]


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Natural Movement Group
To promote the principles of Natural Movement through regular classes, workshops and courses. To introduce Natural Movement to children and students studying other forms of dance and the allied arts of drama and music.
Natural Movement is a form of dance based on a comparatively simple technique using the natural actions of human movement. It relies on a sensitive understanding of music as the inspiration for physical response and creative expression. Thus the work is a particularly accessible dance experience for children, students and adults.
The opportunities it gives for inventive work are of benefit in other aspects of education, and for the professional student. Natural Movement offers the possibility of extensive development in dancing and the making of dances. It also provides a means by which young people can create and perform exciting theatre dance, because its disciplines, though demanding, are within the capabilities of most young dancers.
The new concept of Natural Movement is, of course, founded on the original work of Madge Atkinson who in turn drew her inspiration from Isadora Duncan, that remarkable pioneer.
The Natural Movement Group is also involved in preserving and building an archive. Some of this is already in the National Resource Centre for Dance at the University of Surrey. The Natural Movement Group holds a great many more material resources and also has a living archive of reconstructed dances and studies.
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Getting Into Trouble
Kevin was not an ideal child. He managed to get into mischief frequently, and was always trailed by his younger brother, Ken. Finally, at her wits' end, his long-suffering mother took him to see their parish priest. The father decided to focus Kevin's mind on higher levels.
"Kevin," he asked with great seriousness, "where is God?"
Kevin gave no reply.
"Kevin, where is God?"
Again there was silence.
For a third time the priest asked the question, and this time Kevin bolted out of the office and ran all the way home. He burst into his brother's room.
"Ken," he panted breathlessly, "Father can't find God and he thinks we had something to do with it!"


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CNOOC, BG Seals LNG Deal
CNOOC Ltd (NYSE: CEO, HKG: 0883), China's largest offshore energy explorer, said it has signed a deal to purchase five million tons of liquefied natural gas annually from Britain's BG Group for 20 years. CNOOC will also acquire $1.93 billion worth of a stake in an Australia LNG project from BG Group, topping its long-term LNG imports at 21.6 million per year. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. BG Group and CNOOC will also work together to build two ships to transport LNG. China's largest LNG importer, CNOOC imported 11 million tons of the energy last year.
Sinopec Builds First Coalbed Gas Field
China Petrochemical Corp, the parent of Sinopec Corp (NYSE: SNP, HKG: 0386, SHA: 600028), said it has begun building its first coalbed methane field in Shanxi province in northern China. The field, covering 132 square kilometers in area with 13.63 billion cubic meters of reserves, is expected to roll out 500 million m3 of coalbed gas by the end of next year.
Toyota China Sales Decline Slows
Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE: TM) said its two joint ventures with China FAW Group Co and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co sold a combined 76,400 vehicles in April, down 6.5% from a year earlier. The decline rate was much slower than the 13% drop recorded for the first three months of the year as China's relations with Japan soured amid territorial disputes.
Amazon Adds App Store in China
Amazon Inc (Nasdaq: AMZN) said it opened a new Chinese-language application store, a move analysts say could presage the introduction of the company's tablet computers and e-readers in the country, the Wall Street Journal reported. The store offers applications running Google Inc's (Nasdaq: GOOG) Android operating system. With the new store, which allows users to download free applications or pay for software, Amazon becomes the first major US company to offer a for-pay Android application store in China. Amazon has been making a push to expand its offerings in China in recent months, first launching an online bookstore and then offering cloud storage services.
WeChat Monthly Users Top 190 Million
Tencent Holdings Ltd (HKG: 0700) said the number of monthly active users of its popular WeChat mobile app has reached 190 million. WeChat is China's version of WhatsApp, which is upseting the nation's top three telecom companies, particularly China Mobile, as their data usage declined as consumers turned to free WeChat to communicate. They brought in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to press Tencent to charge fees for WeChat. After discussions the ministry said late last month it was up to Tencent to decide whether WeChat should be free or not, while Tencent had always asserted it won't charge any fee.
Vanke Sales Value Up 66% in April
China Vanke Co (SHE: 000002), the nation's biggest developer, said it sold 1.11 million square meters of properties valued at ¥12.38 billion ($2 billion) in April, up 44.3% and 66.4% respectively from a year earlier. In the first four months of the year, it sold 4.82 million m2 valued at ¥56.02 billion, up 27.7% and 45.5% respectively from a year earlier.
Volvo China Sales Rise Amid Overall Decline
Volvo Car Corp said its April sales in China rose 30% from a year earlier, making the country its biggest single market for the first time, the Wall Street Journal reported. Volvo, owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co, sold 4,710 cars in China in April. However, Volvo's total sales of 33,702 cars were down 2.8% year on year in April, with declines of by 7.7% and 7% in the US and Europe respectively.
Bright Food Plans Dollar Bond
Bright Food Group Co plans to issue a long-term US dollar bond and use part of the proceeds to refinance a loan used to buy a controlling stake in UK cereal maker Weetabix Food Co, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. Shanghai-based Bright Food is likely to offer a benchmark-sized Regulation S bond, the person said. A benchmark-sized bond is usually around $500 million. Part of the proceeds from the bond will be used to repay a $1 billion, one-year bridge loan used to buy a 60% stake in Weetabix from private-equity firm Lion Capital in May last year, and the rest of the proceeds will be used as working capital, another person said.
Nissan China Sales Up 2.7% in April
Nissan Motor Co said Dongfeng Motor Group Co (HKG: 0489), its joint venture in China, sold 102,800 vehicles in China in April, up 2.7% from a year earlier.
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MIAMI - The man who spearheaded the campaign to recall Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez hit the airwaves Monday, on the first day of early voting in the recall election.
Businessman Norman Braman did not mince words Monday morning as he spoke on Radio Mambi, urging Miami-Dade voters to head to the polls early and vote Alvarez out of office.
"It's time for people in this community to stop bitching and complaining about the quality of government and go out and do something about it," Braman said.
It was no coincidence that Braman's first stop was a Spanish-language radio station.
"They have a unique role," Braman said. "I am not Hispanic. Mayor Alvarez is Hispanic, and I think it is a great tribute to our community here that they have embraced this recall in the manner that they have."
Meanwhile, Alvarez cast his vote in the recall election Monday afternoon. He said he will be going after the Hispanic vote vigorously.
"Sixty-two percent of the citizens of Miami-Dade County are Hispanics, so the Spanish vote is important if you are going to run a countywide race," Alvarez said.
Twenty thousand absentee ballots already have been returned, sparking speculation that the election could have a higher voter turnout than expected.
There are 20 early voting locations scattered throughout the county, and they all will be open every day until March 13.
For the next 15 days, voters will hear a lot from Alvarez and Braman, but voters who spoke to Local 10 said they made up their minds long ago.
"Our taxes continue to go up to pay for county services, county pensions, and I am not happy about it," said Patricia Altonaga, who voted yes to recall the mayor.
"I did have to pay a little more tax, but again, they are keeping the social services and they are doing a number of things for the community, so I voted no," said Jose Mesa.
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I am going to get Butt Implants in February 2014 and I want to know if I can choose any size I want.
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I am going to get Butt Implants in February 2014 and I want to know if I can choose any size I want.
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Like any other implant, buttock implants are chosen based on your desired look, the buttock measurements and the quality of the skin to accommodate the desired implant.
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happy fathers day, I really care…about your skin
Father's Day is approaching and it's the perfect time of year to remind the men in your lives just how much you care…about their skin! Skin health is just as important for men as it is for women, which is why we've compiled some guy-friendly grooming tips. Amaze the men in your life and be the oracle of knowledge by wowing them with some of our guy friendly grooming tips!
A nice place to start..clean
The first step? Wash your face! Use a deep-cleansing face scrub to lift up hairs and remove dead cells. Massage over your face, paying special attention to your beard area, nose and chin.
After washing off that dulling surface debris, properly prep skin with a pre-shave product to soften tough hair and minimise razor burn and bumps. Why do you need to clean and soften skin before shaving? According to TV and Broadway makeup artist Joel Mendenhall, "this will decrease the cuts or in grown hairs that shaving may cause."
The smoothest shave
Next, apply your shaving cream and grab a new razor (hey, we're celebrating! Go ahead and splurge.) Annet King, Dermalogica's Director of Global Education, recommends to shave with the grain – not against it – to prevent razor burn and cuts.
Pop quiz! Do you know the order of when to shave what parts of your face? Don't worry if you're at a loss – Annet knows all the tricks! Start with the sides of your cheeks, move to the neck, then chin and finally the upper lip – which has the toughest hair.
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"Always use a moisturiser," says Joel Mendenhall, "this will leave the skin softer and keep you looking younger." (We totally trust him, he's the Make-up artist to all the American celebs!)
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Tickets available for S.C. Gubernatorial Debate
C-SPAN, the national cable television network, will air live the upcoming debates sponsored by Coastal Carolina University, Francis Marion University, The (Florence) Morning News, WBTW News 13 and scnow.com.
Francis Marion University in Florence will host the Republican candidates at 7 p.m. on June 1 at Chapman Auditorium. Coastal Carolina University in Conway will host the Democratic candidates at 7 p.m. on June 3 at Wheelwright Auditorium. The debates will also air live on WBTW News 13 and on scnow.com. News 13 Anchor Bob Juback will moderate the debates, which will feature a media panel as well as voter-submitted questions.
These are the final debates scheduled prior to the primary elections on June 8 and will focus on the creation of jobs and long-term economic growth in South Carolina.
Three additional debates for the general election will be held during the fall, including nominees for the governor, lieutenant governor and state superintendent of education.
For more information, contact Martha Hunn at 843-349-2962.


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I do not often post about specific bits of government legislation as it makes for awfully dry subject matter but I am unable to resist publishing this example of incandescent lunacy.
A year ago or so I wrote an extensive piece for the Libertarian Alliance about the nature, scope and effects of the UK Money Laundering laws (soon to be codified in the Proceeds of Crime Act).
One of the offences specified is that of 'Tipping-Off'. If a banker/lawyer/ financial adviser suspects a client of money laundering then he is obliged to report the matter to a responsible officer within the firm who must then decide whether or not to make a report to the National Criminal Intelligence Service. All this must be done in secret because the client must not be told that he is under suspicion (in case he flees the jurisdiction). To spill the beans is to commit the offence of 'Tipping-Off' (maximum sentence 2 years in prison).
Well, as if destroying the principle of client confidentiality and trust is not bad enough we all now have to contend with Section 29 of the Data Protection Act 1998 which requires all companies to disclose all internal memoranda to their clients upon demand, even those voicing suspicions of money laundering and, hence, tipping them off!!
One law now forces lawyers/bankers/accountants to break another law!! How long can it be before one is liable for prosecution just for turning up at work in the morning?
Do we have a Government or do we just have a Random Regulation Generating Machine up there?


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Did You Know That We Are Sailing In The Age Of Aquarius...
As per modern Astrologers, it is believed that we are currently sailing in the age of Aquarius. After knowing this, are you curious to know - what do the age of Aquarius mean? Read on...
To find an answer to the above question, we should look back at the history of our planet Earth. When we look at the Sun from a vantage point on the Earth – we understand that the Sun travels around the Earth once every year. The Sun travels a narrow path in its journey, which is called the ecliptic, and passes through the 12 Signs of the Zodiac in its yearly journey.
Way back in the Babylonian times, when the first foundation stones of Astrological science was formally put in place - the Signs of the Zodiac were named after the actual constellations of stars in the sky. Astronomers in those early times observed that the Sun travelled through the same constellations each year.
In the spring, the path of the Sun passed over the constellation of Aries. In the fall, the path of the Sun passed over the constellation of Libra. The commencement of an astrological year is a point that is known as the Vernal Equinox. This is the point where the Sun's path passes over the celestial equator (the line which separates the heavens into a northern half and a southern half) - wherein, day and night share the same length – an Equinox - and the word Equinox is a Latin word which means "Equal Night" (wherein night is equal to the day).
There exist two equinoxes in the year – they are vernal and autumnal. The vernal equinox commences the spring season and the autumnal equinox commences the autumn season. The vernal equinox also commences the 1st astrological Sign which is Aries, and the first half of the Zodiac; the autumnal equinox commences the 7th Sign which is Libra and the second half of the Zodiac. Thus, when astrology was first introduced, the vernal equinox not only indicated the commencement of the Sun's entrance into the Sign of Aries, but also into the Aries' constellation. At that point in time, the two were regarded as similar. However, after that period, the subjects of astrology and astronomy got diverted.
Zodiac Signs no longer represent the same configuration in the sky. Henceforth, these days, when an astronomer speaks about Taurus, he or she refers to the actual group of stars in the heavens that creates the constellation of Taurus. On the other hand, when an astrologer speaks about Taurus, he or she means the second astrological Sign, which is 30° segment of the Zodiac that dominates the entire set of symbols, associations and characteristics.
Hipparchus, a Greek astronomer explored a phenomenon called the Precession of the Equinoxes in the 2nd century B.C. Hipparchus explored that the Earth changes its placement slowly and gradually, as it moves through the solar system. This change in Earth's position is termed as "wobble" by the scientists as it slightly resembles a top wobbling as it revolves around its own axis. As the celestial equator is on the similar line as the Earth's equator except that it is projected out into the heavens - over the period of great many years, this tilting of the Earth alters the placement of the celestial equator. Henceforth, as the positioning of the Earth changes, the line of the celestial equator also changes. Thus, as time passes by - the Vernal Equinox (the place where the path of the Sun pass over the celestial equator) occurs in altogether different constellation. This slow movement of the Earth's shift is called the "Precession of the Equinoxes" because during the time period of numerous years, the equinoxes slowly and gradually travels in the backward order through all the constellations of the Zodiac.
Way back in time, when the Babylonians calculated the Zodiac, the vernal equinox took place in Aries' constellation. At the time of Christ's birth, which was the starting of A.D. - the Earth had tilted so much that the vernal equinox took place in Pisces' constellation. Around the year 2000 A.D . - the vernal equinox began to occur in the constellation of Aquarius. Thus, we are sailing in the Age of Aquarius.
The equinoxes travels through the Zodiac slowly and gradually at the infinitesimal rate of about one degree for every seven and half years. Thus, the equinoxes travels through one Sign of the Zodiac in the time period of about 2,150 years. The equinoxes journeys through all of the 12 Signs of the Zodiac in the time period of approximately 25,820 years. Thus, 26,000 year time period is known as the Great Year. Every 2,100 year transit through a Sign is known as a Great Month. Here, a Great Month is also termed as an Age. As the time period involved is huge for each transit through a Sign, identifying the exact year for the beginning of the new age becomes all the more difficult. We were in the Age of Pisces for the previous 2000 years, and have entered the Age of Aquarius around 2000 A.D. Thus, through the astrological sign of a particular era, each Age is identified.
Our planet Earth has passed through thousands of Great Years during its overall existence. If the estimation of our scientists are to be believed then our planet Earth is around 4.6 billion years old – That means Earth has moved through around 177,000 Great Years. However, humankind's ancestors who moved on two legs have lived on Earth for just 115 Great Years , which comes to three million years. Add to it that - Neanderthal Man moved on this Earth just 9 Great Years ago. Astrologers can detect mankind's written history only as far as back to the Age of Leo.
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UPDATED: Beaufort County basketball teams to play in free 'mini-scrimmages' Saturday
High school basketball fans from across Beaufort County can preview the upcoming season Saturday when 12 teams play 20-minute scrimmages at Beaufort High Scool.
The competitions will be open to the public and admission will be free.
Thirty minutes will be allotted for each 20-minute scrimmage and each team will have two 30-second timeouts.
The scheduled scrimmages are:
· Game 1 (5 p.m. – Bluffton High girls vs. Whale Branch Early College High girls
· Game 2 (5:30 p.m. – Whale Branch Early College High boys vs. Bluffton High boys
· Game 3 (6 p.m.) – Battery Creek girls vs. Hilton Head Island High girls
· Game 4 (6:30 p.m. – Hilton Head Island High boys vs. Battery Creek boys
· Game 5 (7 p.m. – Beaufort Academy girls vs. Beaufort High girls
· Game 6 (7:30 p.m. – Battery Creek High boys vs. Beaufort High boys
Game 7 (8 p.m. - Hilton Head Island High boys vs. Beaufort High boys
A concession stand will be open during all six competitions.