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The smoky heat of poblano chiles makes them ideal for stuffing. In order to make these peppers easier to peel, first grill them directly over an open flame until their skins blister and char, then let them steam in their own heat.
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Are regional TV listing covers notable? I know Sesame Park made the Toronto Star Starweek cover (it's in a clipping file at the Toronto Reference Library), but is this sort of stuff to localized to matter. -- Zanimum 17:38, July 6, 2010 (UTC)
- Actually, what's important here is that it *isn't* actually TV Guide, the publication covered here, so that would exclude it (international versions of TV Guide itself, or at least with the identical name, are covered here, but not any other TV guide-like publications). Also, The Newfoundland Herald already has an article, including that cover. So that's how it would be handled. If you get a scan of the Starweek cover, and ideally more than one, you can start a page for it on its own. -- Andrew Leal (talk) 17:58, July 6, 2010 (UTC)
- I knew it wasn't an official TV Guide, but this was the only place I could think of discussing it. Wow... I totally didn't expect a whole page of covers. I know there's at least one, but we'll see what's what. -- Zanimum 17:09, July 8, 2010 (UTC)
December 1979 issue
I saw this December 1979 issue listed here on eBay, but I'm dubious as to whether it's real, or if it's from another country. Does anyone know where to find info on this? — Joe (talk) 02:09, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- My TV Guide reference book has another cover for this date, so it's not a US copy. The seller says it's from Australia, and it seems legitimate. -- Ken (talk) 06:33, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Cover questions
I've got the official collector's guide to TV Guides, which includes color pictures of every issue from 1953 to 2005 (all of the small ones, before they went to the bigger size), and I just corrected some of the dates on here. But a couple of issues have me confused.
April 27, 1991 is a Dinosaurs cover, but I show a similar yet different cover for that week, and this was way before they started doing multiple covers during the same week. Does anybody know if this might be a foreign edition?
Also, the issue shown here as a Ricki Lake cover for April 1996 doesn't make sense. That week was 5 different covers: 4 different hockey players, and Anthony Edwards. Yet it looks like this cover says April 13-19, although it's kind of hard to read. Could this be a foreign edition as well?
I also think there are some more issues that are Muppet-related. I'll have to comb through every picture when I get some time! -- Ken (talk) 04:51, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
- I got the Dinosaurs cover from an eBay auction; I don't really know anything about it. And I know even less about the Ricki Lake one. What's it even doing here? —Scott (talk) 03:56, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
More covers
April 27, 1991 was a Dinosaurs cover. Does anybody have a copy of it? -- Ken (talk) 03:10, 29 May 2007 (UTC)
Warrick, this is such a great page! I really like the cover gallery at the top, it looks cool.
You probably don't realize it, but you've included both the American and the Canadian TV Guide on this page. The two Fraggle covers and the one with Henson and the creatures are Canadian. A couple of the others might be too -- I'm only familiar with the issues that have Muppets on the cover. Do we want to split those out, or have them on the same page? -- Danny Toughpigs 15:40, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- Danny, I think It might be better to do like I did with the Australian Edition? Just put a note in brackets beside the title and date? I like the idea of having all the info on the same page, and not spread out. What do you think? -- Warrick 16:59, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- Yeah, all on one page is cool, as long as it notes the differences. It does look nice having everything here. -- Danny Toughpigs 17:38, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- Would you be able to note the differences that you know of? As of this morning, I thought they were all from the US. I'm also trying to add more blurbs on each edition -- Warrick 17:48, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- I don't know a lot about the non-American editions, but I know which ones are American. I did an article about it on Tough Pigs a couple years ago called Cover to Cover. Those are all the American covers, so anything that isn't there must be from somewhere else. Feel free to use those pictures, if they're better than what you've currently got, or any of the text. -- Danny Toughpigs 17:56, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- Ok, I think I have it covered! -- Warrick 18:35, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- I used the cover-to-cover article for refference on the dates. --Minor muppetz 05:18, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
The First Cover
I looked at the first TV Guide cover posted here, and I didn't see any Muppets or Henson creations on there. I clicked on the image to see it bigger, and still no Muppet-related content. Why is it included here? --Minor muppetz 15:16, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- Warrick included covers here for issues that had Muppet articles inside, even if they're not mentioned on the cover. -- Danny Toughpigs 15:40, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
- Danny is correct. Ive also added the covers of TV Guides in which the Muppets feature inside -- Warrick 16:59, 24 March 2006 (UTC)


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Interviewer: What are people's rights in terms of filing? How does one go about doing that? What are their rights when they want to file against someone?
Robert Cummings: A person has a right to seek vindication when he or she believes that his or her rights have been violated. The courts are open to any and all people. You can walk down to any courthouse in Utah, including the Matheson Courthouse on 455 South State, and sit down and watch what happens in the courtroom. In fact, I strongly encourage anybody to sit down and see what goes on because the court system in America is one-third of our government at both the state and federal level. It is a very important process. The courts are meant to be open to the public for a reason. The American court system depends upon transparency. The Founding Fathers wanted to avoid what are known as "Star Chambers", meaning court cases resolved behind closed doors out of the view of the public.
As for starting the process, all it takes is the filing of a complaint. Individuals can, on what is called a pro se basis, meaning they are representing themselves, file a lawsuit if they believe that they have been wronged by somebody else.
There is a Small Claims Process for Claims Below $10,000 filed in the Justice Court in the State of Utah
The most accessible for many people is the small claim process in Utah. Anybody can file a small claims action if the person's claim is below $10,000 excluding attorney's fees, interest, and cost. The small claims process is an efficient and cost-effective way to resolve disputes. There is no discovery. It is expedited in nature. For the most part, small claims trials are very short, usually only taking a portion of a day. Because of the expedited nature, people can have their rights vindicated or decided relatively quickly. If a person decides to take the small claims route, each party is allowed a review de noveau in the district court, which means basically that if you feel that the small claims judge got it wrong, you could have a district court judge hear the matter fresh.
People Have a Right to File Pro Se and Represent Themselves in Civil as Well as Criminal Cases
If the potential damages are over $10,000 or if the plaintiff wants what is called equitable relief, meaning the plaintiff seeks something other than money, like forcing somebody to do something or refraining from doing something, the plaintiff can choose to file in the district court. Each person has every right to, again, file pro se and represent themselves. Indeed, a lot of people represent themselves in family law cases such as custody, alimony, or divorce on their own. Likewise, many people choose to represent themselves in regular civil matters, and even choose to mount their own defense against criminal charges.
There are Numerous Pitfalls and Consequences in Representing Yourself in a Civil or Criminal Case
The danger of representing yourself, though, is there are a lot of pitfalls, even for attorneys, in the litigation process. There can be deadlines, which are called jurisdictional deadlines, meaning if you blow them, your case is done. It is dead. Or, if you do not comply with court orders, you can be sanctioned and you could have certain discovery that you need or certain evidence excluded from trial. Likewise, there are a lot of good attorneys out there that know how to write, that know how to present arguments to the courts, and that have a good relationship with judges. So, it can make a lot of sense to, if you are going to file a case, have an attorney involved that could help you navigate the process and get you through to hopefully either a settlement, a dismissal, or a verdict, depending upon the type of matter.
In Utah, the Ethical Rules Allow Attorneys to Provide Unbundled Legal Services
When considering to file a case or defend a criminal matter, a potential litigant should consider two other points. First, the ethical rules allow attorneys to do what is called unbundled legal services. Basically, you can ask an attorney to review a complaint, and the attorney does not have to put their name on the top of the complaint or otherwise represent the party for the remainder of the litigation. To that end, an attorney can also be retained to handle one aspect of a case, such as the filing or defense of a motion. This is known as a "limited appearance." So, if you cannot hire an attorney to represent you in the whole matter because you cannot afford it, you can at least consult with some attorneys that offer unbundled legal services.
Second, potential litigants need to be cognizant of what I call "pennywise, pound foolish." This basically means that a person wants to either file a case pro se, defend a civil lawsuit on his or her won, or mount his or her own criminal defense with no other reason other than he or she believes that an attorney would be too expensive. The problem arises when the litigation is commenced, and the dispute is being actively litigated, the person finds out that the process is overwhelming. The person then decides to hire an attorney ultimately spending more money than the person would have in the first instance because the attorney has to get caught up to speed. Likewise, certain things may have already happened that negatively affect the person's case and of which the attorney cannot fix. In other words, at the outset, I believe it makes sense to at least consult with an attorney to determine whether hiring an attorney is truly too expensive.
By Not Retaining Proper Counsel in the Justice Court, a Lot of Strategic Advantages are Lost
In civil cases, but probably even moreso in criminal cases, we have had clients come in that have been convicted in the justice court and they are looking to have us help them on the appeal in the district court. By not having the proper counsel in the justice court, the person has already lost a lot of strategic advantages. So, while it might be expensive for potential litigants to hire attorneys in the first instance, a party may ultimately hire an attorney spending the same amount of money while potentially losing strategic advantages by not hiring an attorney in the first instance.


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Australia's biggest companies hand out colouring books to staff to foster mental health
Some of Australia's biggest companies are buying colouring books for adults in bulk to help staff handle the stress of the modern workplace.
Amid claims that Australia is facing a mental health epidemic, Melbourne neuropsychologist Stan Rodski says the simple act of colouring can change brain behaviour and help workers achieve calm and balance.
Dr Rodski is the author of Colourtation; a colouring book for adults that has already been adopted by ANZ Bank, Wesfarmers and health insurance provider Bupa to name a few.
The book evolved from tests that showed patients exhibiting "beta" brain wave frequencies - the type associated with physical or mental stress -could be switched over to the more restful and positive "alpha" brain wave frequencies by colouring pictures.
The book is not the only adult colouring book on the market. Secret Garden is now the best-selling book in the US, according to Amazon.com.
Colourtation comes with a set of coloured pencils and gives users 26 different patterns to colour, in what Dr Rodski describes as a mindful, creative activity with no element of competition or failure.
"This brain of ours in its current shape is about 150 million years old and still operates as if it were 150 million years ago," he said.
"But in the last 20 years we have started to keep it awake and active more than we ever have in our whole history. Now that has consequences.
"By colouring, we move ourselves from these beta waves to an alpha wave. It is akin to sitting listening to music, or focusing on watching your favourite TV program; you are singular, you are not focusing on a lot of things."
'A great way to de-stress and clear my mind'
Dr Rodski said more than 1000 copies of Colourtation had been sold at $20 a copy in the first month and two sequels are planned.
Talks are under way to supply the books to more big corporates, as well as some government departments in Australia and New Zealand.
"Researchers are showing the relationship between the number of thoughts in your head and how happy you are," Dr Rodski said. "The more thoughts that are running around in your head, the less happy you are, regardless of what the thought is, and so by uncluttering the thoughts you are improving your happiness."
ANZ's head of human resources for global markets and loans, Kerrie Harris, said she used the book to remain relaxed and focused during conference calls, rather than be distracted by emails.
"The colouring book is a great way to de-stress and clear my mind when I find I'm getting distracted or need clarity," she said.
"I think we are all finding that the work environment is getting busier than ever with technology changing the way we work and are connected to the office... Personally, I have got a lot out of such a simple resource as it enables me to relax and change gears when required."
The colouring book was initially provided to staff in ANZ's markets division during a health and wellbeing initiative, and the success of that trial has seen the book provided to more of the bank's staff in hubs around the world.
"Even 30 seconds of colouring makes me feel relaxed and ready to conquer the next conversation or task," Ms Harris said.
Adoption of the book by some of Australia's biggest companies comes after accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers estimated last year that undiagnosed mental health problems were costing Australian businesses about $11 billion a year in absenteeism, compensation claims and unproductive workers.
Dr Rodski said women had thus far been more eager adopters of the books than men, but it was being used by both genders.
"The men probably wouldn't whip it out on to their desk as quickly as women do, but when I run the programs the men are the first ones in to grab a copy. But I don't think they are as keen let everyone know they do it," he said.
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Christmas movies, are there ever too many?! The answer is no, oh and that is a non-negotiable stand-point on the matter.
Christmas movies are the best, they are my favourite, some people wait for Bublé to crawl out of his cave, some wait for Mariah to step off that swivel chair she is dragged around on…I wait for the Griswold's, the McCallister's, John McClane, for Billy Mack to offend all that is Christmas music and for Aurelia's family to think Jamie has come to kill her.
Christmas movies are my sugar-hit when it comes to December. That and putting up my tree, which looks freaking amazing this year just quietly. #rosegold for the win on that won!
So, without further delay – here they are, my top 10.
10. Die Hard
9. Office Christmas Party
8. Four Holiday's
7. The Family Stone
6. Bad Santa
5. The Holiday
4. Home Alone 2
3. Home Alone
2. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1. Love Actually
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With that said, yesterday was the funeral of a good friend of the family. Our close friend Kathy's mom died last Thursday night. Kathy's been a very close friend to us for some twenty odd years. She was around when I was still a baby, and used to live with us for quite a few years. My mom was there through everything with her, from the time that Kathy was single, to when she got married, and had her two kids, and even still when she eventually moved about an hour away to Oshawa. We always kept in touch, in fact she's rather like a God Mother to us, I guess. We've always gone to their family gatherings, birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, whatever special occasion.
Kathy's mom, Anne, died shortly after arriving at the hospital… They all thought that she was going to be okay. Her dad, Ross, was driving late at night, with Kathy and Anne in the car with him. He apparently ran a red light, according to a witness they had, and was hit head on by an oncoming car. Kathy had no major injuries, her dad had to get his arm stitched up… and the last time they saw her mom she seemed to be okay, and was asking if Ross was all right. She told her mom that he was fine, and said that she was going to go call her brother and let them know what happened. Five minutes later when Kathy went back to see her mom, she was gone.
She was a very wonderful woman. She was always full of cheer, extremely upbeat and full of energy for a lady in her 80's. She liked to smile and talk, and give big hugs. She was always supportive to friends and family, and she always went out of her way to help out, even if the person she was helping was a total stranger. She lived to give, and I honestly really wish that I had been able to see her one last time… The last time I was able to make it out to their place for a visit was at Christmas. -.- The last time I talked with her, seems like so long ago… and she was always happy to hear about how I was doing with my job, and artwork and stuff. I can't believe I'll never be able to sit down and talk with her again…
The family is pulling together… there were quite a lot of people at the service, a lot of faces that I didn't know. Most I did, though. Kathy is still in a lot of shock. Ross, I think, has been having the hardest time with it all, as he blames himself, saying that he killed his wife… He knows that he shouldn't have been driving that night, as he's had his driver's license revoked once before because of an accident, since his vision was becoming poor. He could barely walk around by himself, when I saw him at the burial. My mom and I gave him a big hug and asked if he was going to be okay, and he said, "Yeah… I have to be... she'd want me to. Heck, I know she'd give me hell even now if I were to give up… I still have my kids and grandkids to live for." I'm glad that he can find the strength in his family to make it through this hard time.
This was the first funeral I've ever been to, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was very emotional… and psychically draining. Even members of the family who normally didn't get along at all, set all of their differences aside for awhile. Four sisters who all didn't really get along, finally all got together yesterday for the first time in years. The kids all stopped being brats. Even Kathy's husband, Jerry, (whom I absolutely can't stand, as he's an arrogant bastard who's been mostly a negative and emotionally/verbally/physically abusive influence on his wife and kids for years now, and Kathy almost left him twice…) came and sat next to me, and we exchanged all of maybe four words, all while avoiding eye contact. It felt like he wanted to say something to me, but he didn't.
I guess overall, it was a nice funeral, if you can call a funeral "nice." I mean, it started off very sad, but by the time the reception had started, a lot of family members who hadn't seen each other in years were catching up on old times, chatting about new stuff, and laughing together, and remembering. We had a small scare, as one of Kathy's sisters who was very upset about the whole situation decided to take a walk by herself, and she got lost, and no one knew where she was, so everyone went out looking for her. Turned out she got confused and all turned around, and they found her wandering around in someone's backyard. At least they found her before it started to pour. We ended up driving home in the pouring rain, but it cleared up rather quickly.
I just want to say, thank you very much to all of you who gave your well-wishes. It really means a lot to me. Yesterday left quite a bit on my mind… about how you just never know what will happen tomorrow. People tend to put things off until the next day, and the next day… but you just never know if that next day will come around. I really should take more time to see my friends more often… I'll be heading over to iron_raptor's place on Saturday, to help him clean up the basement apartment, as his mom's needed the help around the house for a while now. Maybe the following weekend I can get together with some friends, like torrle, or rexxwolfe, l337_0n1, Marlos, Hiker, and others. I'm really sorry I haven't been around, you guys… *ears flatten*
In other news, I found out about a month or so ago that my dad had plans to move to Japan and get married. Apparently he's had a girlfriend in Japan for goodness knows how long… and we had to find this out through my sister, since she's about the only family member who actually keeps in touch with my dad on a semi-regular basis. But no warning to me, or to my mom. No nothing. Just an e-mail one day saying, "Hey girls, I'm moving to Japan and getting married near the end of June." Wonderful.
My mom was pissed when she found out, and I don't blame her. My dad's got off scot free from giving her support for us for *years* and now he's suddenly just picked up and left - he says because he can't find work in Toronto - so he's moved to Japan to try and teach English, like my cousin Rachel did.
Of course, before he left he decided to leave my sister and I as his powers of attorney, in the case of when he finds a job in Japan, he can still send money to Canada, and Amara and I are supposed to do his banking for him, for some reason. He says that it's so if we should ever need money (for school, or whatever) we can have access to this account, jointly, or separately.
Now, the problem with this scenario was that, since my dad owes me money still, ($1500) I really had no interest in doing him the favor of banking for him. I don't care about additional funds; I just want the money he bloody well owes me, and that's that. I don't want the responsibility of being his power of attorney, especially when he never even asked me to begin with! And I had *thought* that I had made that clear when I last talked with him, and said that I'd rather let Amara deal with that stuff, but I guess I wasn't as clear as I could have been on that matter.
So when the time came that my dad e-mailed us, asking if we could close some account for him, I assumed that Amara would take care of it, and she assumed that I would take care of it. Then he sent a second e-mail to us a week later when neither of us had responded to him:
"Hey ladies:
How are you? Hope well.
Did either of you close the account for me? Please, could you do it before the end of the month? Otherwise I have to pay another month's service fee of $17.50 needlessly. Could someone get back to me? Thanks.
Love you,
So, I figured that Amara wasn't going to get to this, so I sent dad an e-mail back asking how I would go about it:
"How do we do this...? I don't have either of the papers you left with us...
I told Amara to give me a copy but she hasn't yet. I don't know if mom has
them or what. I don't even know which bank is yours or how to get to it. O.o Need
more info, if I'm going to be able to do anything to help.
Apparently he had sent instructions in a previous e-mail, which I must have missed, (my inbox gets so cluttered, it's not even funny!) and his reply to me seemed just a *tad* bit harsh for my liking:
It's not that difficult. I sent you an email with all the details on June 22. I will write to Aster and ask her to deposit the chq. to my account, so forget that part. Neither your mother nor Aster can close the other account - only you or Amara, since you have power of attorney. You and Amara live in the same house, how is it not possible for you two to communicate? How rediculous is that? If neither of you want to do it, just let me know and I'll try to make alternative arrangements. The power of attorney becomes useless if neither of you will exercise it. Maybe I will send Aster my bank card and she can take the money from my account at a bank machine.
My bank is at Eglinton and Brimley. Its the BMO Bank of Montreal. The account to be closed is my business account # *******. How difficult is it to walk into the bank and show them the power of attorney and tell them to close the account and transfer the balance to account # ****-***?
Let me know if you will do it or not.
Oh, I really liked the "Love, Dad" part. With all of the crap that I've had to deal with from him over the past 24 years of my life, this e-mail just had to come on a day where I was already at my wit's end, after having worked until 10pm at the vet clinic as we had an emergency surgery to do that night. I also had to walk home in the pouring rain, without a jacket or umbrella, as I wasn't expecting to be at work so very late, so that didn't make matters any better. Getting home to that e-mail was finally the straw that broke the camel's back, and I must admit that I wasn't too nice about my reply to him:
"You know what… maybe just chalk it up to the fact that I've had a shitty day… I stayed at work until 10pm, and had to walk home alone, in the dark, in the pouring rain… I'm tired, and I'm feeling sick, and I'm really sick of the BS I've had to endure for the past few months… And on TOP off all of that, I really don't appreciate getting a mail from you in such a harsh tone, as to question how "difficult" it is to close YOUR bank account. Honestly, maybe you should have even bothered to ask me before just tacking me on as your power of attorney. What even made you think that I'd be interested? Why should _I_ have to take responsibility for YOUR stuff, and why should even Amara have to either? Yes, she and I live in the same house, and NO we don't communicate. We just BARELY get along, dad. I really don't like having to go out of my way to talk banking issues with Amara, okay? You know what, e-mail her, and bug her to do your work for you, because I really don't feel like taking time out of my already hectic schedule to have to bus all the way to your bank because you couldn't close your account before you moved. I really don't want to have anything to do with it, to be quite honest. All I want is the money you owe me. That's it. That's ALL I've ever wanted. So please, until you can do something for me, don't ask me to do anything else for you.
I haven't had any reply back from him since, and I'm kind of hoping that the next reply will simply be to say that he has my money, and will never bother me again. >.<
My mom seemed rather surprised that I finally snapped. I never thought that I'd be the type to have such abandonment issues when it comes to the issue of the Father Figure I never really had. My mom and dad were never married, he left us when I was six years old, yet still fought with my mom about his rights to be able to see my sister and I. We used to do the alternate weekend thing, where we'd stay with him, and he'd usually drag us off to some Jazz festival in the park that would bore us to tears at the young age that we were.
Even through my school years, he was always nagging at me about something… seemed that no matter what I did, or how well I did, nothing was ever enough to satisfy him, and he'd always be pushing for more. Just felt like I could never make him happy, and I feel like I've wasted a lot of my years trying to make him proud of me. Even my spiritual beliefs he's always criticized, and yet he'd talk to me about reading over the many pamphlets that he'd saved for me over the years about the friggin' Rosecrusions, and how I was sworn into some order when I was a baby!! *clenches teeth!*
My mom swears up and down that I was always his favorite, as his first born… yet it never looked that way to me… seemed more like Amara was the favorite. Anything she wanted, she got. If she wanted new clothes, she'd ask dad for money, and bam, she'd get what she wanted. She needed a new cell phone? No problem! Let's ask dad… he paid for her plan for a good few months. I very rarely ever asked dad for anything, and the couple of times I did were for school materials, and even that was difficult, as he had such a limited income by then after splurging everything on Amara… instead of, like, helping out my mom. >.< Cripes, let my sister get a damned JOB and pay for her own crap!
So yes, I'm bitter. Extremely so. Dad's run off to start his new life, and who the hell knows if he ever plans on sending us diddly-shit for what he owes us. My sister will still be the first to defend my dad to this day, for whatever bloody reason I will never understand. She really doesn't see the damage that he's caused this family, just as she doesn't see the way she treats her own mother. And my aunt was joking around that we might have new siblings on the way. Hah! New siblings my ass! The day I hear that dad has a new kid with some chick I never even heard of until just a few months ago is the day I permanently disown myself from any type of relative association of the Davis family tree. And in any case, when I get married, my name will be changed to Jessica Albee, and I will be damned proud indeed! *firm nods*
And of course the latest crap to stain my life is the worry that if my mom can't find another decent-paying job soon, we may very well end up having to sell the house in a half year. My mom's been looking for a steady, well-paying job for going on four years now, and is in a shitload of debt because her current job just doesn't pay her enough to cover her bills. She's just barely been scrunching by with borrowing from about four different credit cards, and I've been giving her a few hundred every month for the past couple of years, but even I can just barely afford that due to my own bills and whatnot.
We just *might* have actually been okay when my mom was working for the Mirror, until of course, she got laid off. A few months later she sees an ad in the paper for her old job, which pissed her off that they didn't hire her back once the position became available again. To make matters worse, her current call-center job has cut her hours, and they mess with her schedule on a constant basis, which make scheduling time for interviews for a possible better job that much more difficult. She's been depressed, and worried, and frustrated that even with all of her experience in business/secretarial/management positions, no one will hire her because she's an older woman, in her late 50's.
So she's now thinking of taking drastic measures, including trying to fix up the room next door to my room, in the hopes that she can possibly rent it out again to make a bit of extra income. Though how we would be able to find anyone in their right mind that would want to live in a place with this many animals is anybody's guess. But my mom is too nice to get rid of the animals… she doesn't know anyone who would take them, and she's not about to turn them into the SPCA where they'll all just be put to sleep.
So, I've started looking for a second job, in the hopes that I can help my mom out… somehow. I really wish that my sister could be even a bit helpful in contributing to this household. Mom should seriously kick her ass out of the house. It would be far easier to rent out her room than to rent out the basement rec room. If I ever become rich, I will buy my mom a house of her own. I really wish that she could just catch a break… She deserves so much more good than what she gets. :(
Finally… on a good note! I've decided to enroll Zena into some training classes, with Gemini K-9 Obedience school. The head guy there is a really nice and reliable trainer named Chris, who's been doing this kind of work for years. He's had a lot of good referrals by other dog owners I know, and even a girl I used to work at the kennel with had her two dogs trained in Schutzhund with him. Her dogs are some of the *best* behaved beings I have ever known.
I also introduced Chris to the "Please Ask Before Petting" embroidered dog patches that I had designed to put onto Zena's training vest. He thought that they were a very good idea, (especially since a lot of his clients have dogs with aggressive/behavioral problems…) and bought some off of me about a month ago to see how they would do as a marketing product at his training school. I've had a ton of people ask me where I got the patches from whenever I've walked Zena, and so I've been sending quite a bit of business Chris' way. :)
Chris was also nice enough to cut me a deal in price for Zena's classes, as he knows I'm in a bit of a limited financial position at the moment. So he did a partial trade with me; I made a partial payment for her classes, and the rest will be paid in artwork, as Chris really liked my animation art style, and would love to have some posters made to put up around the training area's walls.
Zena had her evaluation on Monday, to determine which training program would best suit her needs, and she did fairly well in her basic obedience commands. The area in which we're going to be focusing on the most is her ability to fully respond to commands right away, with distractions, as that seems to be her weakest area. She'll listen to me no problem in most circumstances, but if there is another dog around, or some other distraction, her focus is lost and she doesn't respond as well.
So for the next six weeks she'll be trained to learn extreme focus, and self-control. She's basically being put through the same type of training methods they use for seeing-eye-dogs. It should be a lot of fun at the same time, though. It will challenge her, and encourage her to think, instead of just reacting. And I know that Zena loves to learn, and keep active, so I think that she'll do very well with this class.
Eventually, depending on how well she does, I'm even thinking about the possibility of starting her in Schutzhund training as well, because I really like the type of hard work, discipline and control that it teaches. It's much like martial arts for dogs, and I'm particularly interested in the tracking phase, and more advanced obedience training it offers. I'm hoping that it will help boost her self-confidence, and also help her get over the bit of fear-aggression that she still sometimes portrays. But that's thinking way into the future. For now though, just one step at a time. She begins her first class this Friday. Wish us luck! :)


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Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name used to refer to a number of progressive devastating and debilitating lung diseases, which includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. People that have COPD typically feel breathless after physical activity, have a persistent cough with phlegm and suffer frequently from chest infections. There is no cure for the condition, but making lifestyle changes and taking medications can alleviate symptoms. New skills such as how to exercise, how to manage their stress and how to manage their breathing are important to learn. SPACE FOR COPD is a manual which aims to teach people these skills, and to provide them with information about their condition and how best to manage it. A previous research study showed that there were clear benefits to using the manual in the short term, and some of these gains were maintained after 6 months. In this study, however, the treatment period was brief, with only an initial consultation of 30-45 minutes. The added benefit of more sustained ongoing support should be tested. It is now important to investigate whether these improvements can be better maintained in the longer term, and also if the manual can be given to patients as part of routine clinical care, rather than as part of a research study.
Who can participate?
Adults diagnosed with COPD
What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups. Those in group 1 are given the SPACE FOR COPD manual in group settings in the community. Those in group 2 are given their usual care and do not receive the SPACE FOR COPD manual. We assess participants at the start of the study, after 6 months and after 9 months to investigate both the short-term and longer-term effects of the self-management manual.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The benefits of participating within this study involve gaining a better understanding of COPD and how patients can improve their symptoms. Information gathered from the patients will aid and inform both current and future research, and aim to provide better care for patients living with COPD. There are no anticipated risks of participating in the research project.
Where is the study run from?
Glenfield Hospital (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
January 2015 to September 2017
Who is funding the study?
1. Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care East Midlands (UK)
2. Academic Health Science Network East Midlands (UK)
Who is the main contact?
Sally Singh
Trial website
Contact information
Primary contact
Prof Sally Singh
Contact details
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
United Kingdom
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
Study information
Scientific title
A self-management programme of activity coping and education - SPACE FOR COPD - in primary care: a prospective, pragmatic, single-centre, single-blinded randomised controlled trial
Study hypothesis
SPACE for COPD delivered by a trained facilitator in groups will significantly improve breathlessness compared to usual care.
Ethics approval
NRES Committee South Central - Hampshire B, 21/10/2014, IRAS: 152408, REC ref: 14/SC/1169
Study design
Single-centre single-blinded randomised controlled trial, sub-study of semi-structured qualitative interviews with the HCPs that delivered the intervention
Primary study design
Secondary study design
Randomised controlled trial
Trial setting
Trial type
Patient information sheet
Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), self management
Those randomised to the SPACE group will be given the SPACE manual and will receive six group sessions in the community delivered by trained healthcare professionals going through various topics related towards goal setting. Those randomised to usual care will have no change in their care and will not receive the SPACE FOR COPD manual.
Intervention type
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
COPD Assessment Test (CAT) at baseline, 6 months and 9 months
Secondary outcome measures
1. The Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire Self Report (CRQ-SR) at baseline, 6, 9 months for both groups
2. The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) at baseline, 6, 9 months for both groups
3. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at baseline, 6, 9 months for both groups
4. The Bristol COPD Knowledge Questionnaire (BCKQ) at baseline, 6, 9 months for both groups
5. Exercise performance (The Incremental Shuttle Walk Test and Endurance Shuttle Walking Test) at baseline, 6, 9 months for the interventional group, at 9 months only for the usual care group
6. The EQ-5D throughout the study
7. Healthcare utilisation throughout the study
8. Smoking status throughout the study
9. Physical activity via the SenseWear Armband (SAB) at baseline, 6, 9 months for both groups
Overall trial start date
Overall trial end date
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Participant inclusion criteria
Established diagnosis of COPD
Participant type
Age group
Target number of participants
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Unable to participate in exercises component of rehabilitation, e.g. neurological, locomotive or psychiatric disability
2. Unable to read English to the level of an 8 year old
3. Unwilling to take part
4. Has received or participated in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation or received the SPACE manual within the last 12 months
Recruitment start date
Recruitment end date
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Leicester General Hospital (UK)
Sponsor details
c/o Carolyn Maloney
Research and Development Office
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
United Kingdom
Sponsor type
Hospital/treatment centre
Funder type
Funder name
Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care East Midlands (UK)
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Funder name
Academic Health Science Network East Midlands (UK)
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
The trialists aim to publish the protocol and results of the trial. They also aim to publish a qualitative paper from this study also looking at Health Care Professionals' experiences and thoughts on delivering the SPACE manual in group settings.
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
Not expected to be available
Basic results (scientific)
See additional files (ISRCTN17942821_BasicResults_23Oct2018.pdf)
Publication list
Publication citations
Additional files
- ISRCTN17942821_BasicResults_23Oct2018.pdf Uploaded 23/10/2018


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Finding NEMO
Never before have your eyes been able to reach their full potential. That is, unless you attended the 40th Annual Northwest Filmmakers' Festival, the yearly celebration of Pacific Northwest film-making talent made possible by the NW Film Center. If you blew it and missed your chance last November, never fear! The NW Film Center is doing a "Best Of" night tonight (Thursday) and Saturday — and your eyes will get one more opportunity to feast on the visual wonderfullness that is "NEMO" — the latest collaboration from directors Adrienne Leverette and Rob Tyler.
Shot with a Bolex H16 Rex 5 on Kodak Vision3 50D film stock (with a few other mediums thrown in like ink, bleach and stop motion animation), and mixed by Dig1's very own Ryan Mauk, "NEMO" is a glimpse of the legendary Fred Nemo — a.k.a. "The Dancer" for Sub Pop recording artist Hazel, who rose to fame in the 1990's and called Portland, OR home. Winner of the "Best Short Film — Audience Favorite" honor at the Northwest Filmmakers' Festival, "NEMO" is a fascinating portrait of a truly original human being.
"NEMO" will be screened tonight (Thursday), April 17th at 7pm, as well as Saturday, April 19th at 5pm at the Whitsell Auditorium at the Portland Art Museum. If you missed it at the 40th NW Filmmakers' Fest in 2013, don't make the same mistake twice —- you can buy tickets to the screenings here.
If globe-trotting is more your style, "NEMO" will also be playing across the pond at Sheffield Fringe in London this June — more details to come, but check out where the screening will take place: Hackney Picturehouse. Amazing.


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For over a thousand years, our Parish Church, at the heart of Godalming, has been a centre of Christian worship, providing a place for the prayers of the community, both corporate and private. Here, we rejoice in new birth at the baptism of our children, we celebrate the joy of marriage and we commit loved ones to the eternal presence of God.
The building belongs to the whole community, both those who live and those who work in Godalming. The dramatic spire is a symbol of God's eternal presence and the beautiful architecture and craftsmanship seen in the windows, carvings and masonry all inspire reflection and a sense of belonging. The doors are kept open as much as possible to allow easy access for all people, whether for a moment of quiet prayer or to soak up the history and sense of continuity from its ancient walls. Through hard work and dedication, our forebears made great sacrifices to ensure that this beautiful and historic building has endured for a millennium. It is now our privilege and responsibility to maintain this House of Prayer for this and future generations.


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FPA San Diego strives to provide education and resources to benefit its members and to represent the financial planning professional in local, statewide and national matters through its Political Action Committee. Recognized in 2007 for its accomplishments, FPA San Diego was awarded the highest level of recognition by the National Financial Planning Association, the Platinum Award.
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Bradley Wiggins' imperious victory at the Dauphiné time trial made him the strong favourite for the Tour. But the yellow jersey isn't won yet.
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Has there been a more dissected time trial in 2012 than stage four of the 2012 Critérium du Dauphiné? True, the final time trial of the Giro had a lot going on, but it was all about that stage, done and dusted. This stage four time trial was as much about the Tour de France as the impact on the general classification of the Dauphiné.
When Sky's Bradley Wiggins trounced everyone – world time trial champion Tony Martin as well as his direct rivals for the general classification of the Dauphiné – it was easy to get carried away and announce that Wiggins was odds-on for a win in the Tour de France. Having almost caught 2011 Tour champ Cadel Evans on the road – the Australian started two minutes ahead of Wiggins – and having put his GC rivals at more than a minute, it wasn't exactly a leap.
But let's not get carried away with the auguries and entrails of the 53.5km effort between Villié-Morgon and Bourg-en-Bresse. All the talk about psychological advantages scored and points made still needs to be put in context. For one, the parcours of this test more closely resembled the final Tour time trial rather than the first Tour test – this was one for the rouleurs and you get the feeling that the mountains of the Tour might have deadened a few legs before then. In addition, a 53.5km time trial at the end of the Tour is not at all the same as a test four days into the Dauphine.
Flat and windy, a rouleur's circuit, it was always going to be the case that it suited Wiggins more than his rivals and he was gracious enough to admit it after the finish. "It was a great course for me, it's what we've been training on for a while, it was perfect for me," he said.
A time trial of over an hour requires power and concentration as well as bike handling skills in the crosswinds and Wiggins, apart from having the engine required to get the best from his 56×11 gear (nothing compared to Martin's monster dinner plate 58×11) can also cope with the concentration required to judge pace and stay focused – even when his early time gaps were unfavourable. However, with 10 kilometres to go Wiggins had Evans in his sight on the long undulating straights, but still this didn't faze him – "I knew I was up on him (Evans) after the second split, but up to that point I was in my own world, I was totally concentrated on my effort."
Wiggins looked at home and relaxed on his time trial bike – something that only comes with hours of sitting in that uncomfortable position – and his trajectory through corners was smooth and unhurried, seconds better than the on-the-ragged-edge and distinctly uncomfortable also-rans. Time trials are never just about horsepower.
The other angle, easy to overlook in the excitement of the stage win, is that the teams want to test their communication set up, the relay of time gaps between rivals on the road – those logistics need a run out in the heat of real battle. Three weeks before the Tour, teams want to shake down all the materials and skinsuits (alas, poor Sky…) rather than wait till the day of the first long time trial in the Tour to discover that there's a real problem with the steering geometry of the new time-trial frame or the chamois is wrong or that the stitching rubs the riders red raw.
But this is a big psychological boost for Wiggins and the Sky team. No doubt about it. Apart from Wiggins, three-time time-trial World champion Michael Rogers was in third and Chris Froome was in sixth. With Kanstantin Siutsou 16th, Edvald Boasson-Hagen 17th and Richie Porte in 30th, it showed that, should things get complicated in the Alps, Sky had the manpower to get the job done. The 2012 Dauphine was Sky's to lose and they had three cards to play.
And the Tour? And Evans? Wiggins knows. "Cadel is Cadel, he's got another level, he wasn't at 100 per cent here (at the Dauphiné) last year but at the Tour we all saw what he could do. The Tour is different and we'll concentrate on the Dauphiné for now." So far, so good. Unless you were Andy Schleck, in which case it was going to be hard to divine anything good from crashing, puncturing and finishing 164th at 10-47. Unless it was to reflect that things could only get better at the Tour…
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Hero's Call: Redridge Mountains!
DescriptionWhile the situation here is dire, other parts of the region are literally quaking from the great upheaval.
I have here a report from Watch Captain Parker of Redridge Mountains, one of our territories east of Elwynn Forest. He is asking for a hero to come to their aid.
We are spread so thin here that I don't know how we can afford to send anymore military. Would you check on Parker and see what he needs? You will find Watch Captain Parker atop the tower at Three Corners.
Heard Westfall was in some deep doody.
<Parker doesn't even turn to face you.>
Well, we got our own set of problems here. See them gnolls out there? Looks like they're actin' up again. I don't like it. Don't like it one bit.
<Parker doesn't even turn to face you.>
Well, we got our own set of problems here. See them gnolls out there? Looks like they're actin' up again. I don't like it. Don't like it one bit.
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Self-professed uncool Pop music, Sobs will be in for a minor disappointment because uncool Pop music is exactly what the cool kids want. Fresh from Aliwal Art Center's 2018 instalment of its annual urban art festival, Sobs should be gearing up for the rest of 2018 with a melancholic playground loner gait and a strong following to boot.
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Paz Marvelous is a Filipino urban artist and researcher based in Singapore. A self-proclaimed polymath and wannabe comedian who likes to talk about very unfunny stuff. RSCLS member, Rebel Daughter fo lyf.


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Simbe Robotics and Midwest grocery chain Schnuck Markets this week announced they would expand the rollouts of Simbe's retail autonomous shelf-scanning robot, Tally to at least 15 more Schnucks' stores.
The two companies began their program in July 2017 at three Schnucks locations, with Tally capturing real-time insights from on-shelf operations. The companies said that as a result of the pilot program's success, Schnucks is "increasing the scope of the partnership to bring at least 15 Tally robots to key stores, giving the retailer a tech-forward competitive advantage."
Better data, better inventory
Simbe's technology provides shelf data and improves how products are organized on stocked on shelves. Tally provides on-shelf intelligence that enables Schnucks to better serve customers by ensuring products are where they are intended to be, and where customers expect them to be. Furthermore, the data captured and analytic reports recapping the data provide perspective to not only the store, but to brands and delivery partners regarding shelf and inventory optimization.
The companies said the system allows the companies to:
- Conduct autonomous product audits, allowing store associates to better serve customers;
- Provide timely alerts for out-of-stock, low-stock, and misplaced items;
- Ensure price tag updates are expedited to reflect price adjustments and promotions;
- Deliver continuous in-store performance insights for brand and retail service partners;
- Optimize product location to create a more organized shopping flow and efficient planogram that works in concert with other technology.
"Tally has been instrumental in boosting the way our shelves are managed and how our stores function. As a result of working with Simbe, we've experienced a phenomenon we call 'The Tally Effect,' an immediate improvement in in-store operations and increased teammates productivity," said Dave Steck, Schnucks Vice President of IT – Infrastructure and Application Development. "Currently, teammates are spending several hours a week completing tasks like inventory scanning and price tag auditing. Since we implemented Tally, the robot now completes those mundane tasks, allowing teammates to focus on customer service. We have confidence that with Simbe, our stores will run more smoothly and customers will continue to have exceptional, and modern, shopping experiences."
Millions of products scanned
Schnucks said the Tally robots currently traverse store floors three times per day, scanning approximately 35,000 products per trip. By increasing this to at least 15 stores, the Tally robots will scan more than 1.5 million products in an average day. Schnucks said this will give the grocery chain "more accurate, frequent, and comprehensive insights into product flow and in-store operations.
Schnucks customers and teammates have the unique opportunity to shop and work alongside Tally with the reassurance that products are priced and placed correctly. The robot is fully autonomous, meaning it safely navigates around aisles and shoppers, and returns to its charging dock all on its own, without any human intervention.
"Schnucks is deeply committed to exceptional customer service and has taken a tech-forward approach to improving in-store operations, which ultimately delivers a better shopping experience," said Brad Bogolea, CEO of Simbe. "Tally has provided Schnucks with a deeper understanding of inventory flow and shelf health, and the results exceeded expectations. We look forward to our continued partnership and bringing digital-grade insights to even more of Schnucks stores."
Tally is already operating in stores in the following Missouri locations: Ballwin, Chesterfield, Des Peres, and Webster Groves. The additional rollout, planned for November, includes Missouri stores in St. Louis, Florissant, Twin Oaks, and Granite City, Ill.
Earlier this year, Simbe announced adding RFID scanning and machine learning abilities to the Tally system, which debuted in late 2015. In July, the company said its robots were deployed at 11 retailers worldwide, taking more than 32 million shelf photos, analyzing more than 150 million products, and navigating more than 4,500 kilometers insides stores and alongside customers and employees. In addition to scanning shelves, robots in retail have disrupted the industry by providing customer service and delivering products within stores or warehouses.


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Fetishes are animal carvings, traditionally part of Zuni ceramonial tradition, although many artists now come from other tribes. Each animal has a specific meaning. Traditionally they were used to invoke the spirit of that animal. Often they have an arrow, either carved or inlaid, pointing from the mouth to the body, called the Heart Line, because although the animal is stone, it is believed to possess a real spirit. If there is an arrowhead tied to its back with sinew or twine, it is a hunting fetish. Any power the fetish possesses is imbued by its owner, not the other way around. The meanings of each animal are below.
Guardians of the Six Directions
Mountain Lion Guardian of the North: Leadership and resourcefulness, personal power.
Bear Guardian of the West: Strength, introspection, the power of the soul, healing, solitude and change
Badger Guardian of the South: Aggressiveness, perseverance, the antidote to passivity or victimisation
Wolf Guardian of the East: The Teacher; also the pathfinder on the journey of survival
Mole Guardian of the Lower Regions: Connection with the energies of the earth: the ability to look inwards
Eagle Guardian of the Upper Regions: Spirit, a connection with the divine
Other Animals
Beaver The Builder; a strong sense of family, home
Buffalo Endurance to overcome weakness
Coyote The Trickster; laughter and humour
Deer Gentleness
Fox Camouflage and protection
Frog To invoke the spirits to bring rain to drought areas
Horse Healing powers
Ram Secures an increase in flocks
Raven Healing powers
Snake Transmutation; life and death; rebirth
Turtle Longevity; also a symbol of Mother Earth


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Some people don't often see the importance of having a backup file for all the important documents and files they have on their gadgets or computers. They just recognize it once they experience losing valuable documents. Once it happens though, they just blame themselves and feel frustrated.
Since a lot of these happen around, other people are already careful so they won't experience the same type of problems. This is very important for people who have valuable files stored on their computers that are connected to their jobs and professions. Companies also see it vital, especially for the database they have, which contains information and reports on the productivity of their company and the personal information they hold for their clients.
Portable Storage and Network Sharing
Having a backup stored within the same computer you are using is still risky. The only help it could do is when the file you usually use is accidentally removed or deleted. Thus, the backup file saved in another document could be used to retrieve the information you have kept there. However, there is still a big possibility that when the computer fails to operate properly, it will most likely affect all the files stored within it. To avoid this risk, people often use USB, discs, and intranet connection to share their files to the server they have. If the computer breaks down, then they can easily use another computer within their network or use the portable storage device they used. Although these processes are less risky, there are still some means to save files without having to connect portable devices and share files to different users.
Online Data Backup
Online data backup is one of the easiest and most secure ways to keep important files and data. Other than saving the documents away from risks of your gadget or computer's problems, it is even easier to share the files with other users or retrieve them using different devices. Companies, small establishments, and individuals who always give importance to finding secure storage areas for their files usually use this service. Adachi Computech Solutions, a technical support team offering this kind of service, also includes providing Firewall for their clients. This is very helpful for data backup users. They are assured that the important files are kept from unauthorized users.
Once the software or program is installed, individuals or companies can easily forget risks of losing files. These programs automatically connect saved files to their online accounts, enabling the company to continue smoothly with their business operations.


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A while back, the theme for Teitho was On
Location, challenging authors to write a story that takes place
in one single location. During the upcoming month though, we will not
focus on the setting but on the timeframe of the story. The theme for
July is Twenty-Four.
You probably all know the tv show 24 where Special Agent Jack
Bauer saves his own neck, the USA and the world in general in real time.
Every season has 24 episodes, which in the end translate into one full
day in Jack Bauer's life.
The July Challenge will focus on this timeframe. We want you to write
a story that covers 24 hours in some way. Aragorn and Legolas do not
necessarily have to save their necks, their countries or the world in
general during that time (they are doing that on a daily basis anyway,
so there is no reason to make that a challenge *g*), but we challenge
you to write a story in which twenty-four hours in the life of a character
play a significant role.
Write the last twenty-four hours Legolas spends in Middle Earth before
sailing to the Undying Lands with Gimli. Write the first twenty-four
hours Arwen and Aragorn spend with their firstborn son. Write twenty-four
hours of a battle. Write an account of twenty-four hours spent in a
rangers' camp. Write anything you like - as long as you can fit it into
twenty-four hours!
Here are the stories for this challenge:
Irae by Linda Hoyland 1rst place
Not Go Quietly Into The Night by openmeadow
Lessons by CSIJaina 3rd place
Trouble At All by StarLight 2nd place
Your Teitho-moderators,
Alina & Michelle


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This material is also mentioned in "Raelianism in a nutshell," but it is presented here with a more detailed look at its interpretations of the Bible. Like many new religious movements, Jesus is often claimed to be one of their members. The Raelian movement is no different. In the book, "The Message given by Extra-Terrestrials," Mr. Claude Vorilhon was given a new interpretation to the Bible. In his book, on page 19 under the chapter titled "The Truth," many new concepts are woven into the biblical account. The following are some of them.
Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning God [elohim] created the heavens and the earth." According to the extra-terrestrials, the word Elohim (which is the Hebrew word for "God") means "those who came from the sky" (p. 20). Thus, the aliens from another planet discovered earth and thought it would be a suitable habitation for their experiments on the creation of artificial life.
Genesis 1:2 which says, "And the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters," really means that "the scientists made reconnaissance flights and what you might call artificial satellites were placed around the earth..." (p. 20).
Genesis 1:4 where God says that "the light was good," means that the alien scientists discovered that our sun was correctly heating the earth without sending harmful rays. The "day" mentioned in Genesis 1:5 was about 2,000 years long on earth.
Genesis 1:7 where God divided the waters below from the waters above, this means the alien scientists stayed between the clouds and the water on earth in their studies (p. 21).
Genesis 1:11 is where the Bible says that vegetation was growing. This means the alien scientists produced plant cells from chemicals.
Genesis 1:14 mentions the separation of the light from the day and night for seasons. The alien stated that the scientists studied the days and months and years in order to regulate the new planet with the new life on it.
Genesis 1:20 describes how the alien scientists developed aquatic life first and then birds. Some of the alien scientists created "frightful animals" known as dinosaurs.
Genesis 1:24 is about animal reproduction, and the Raelians teach that this means the alien scientists created land-based animals, with meat-eating animals created last.
Genesis 1:26 where the Bible says "let us make man in our image," really means that some scientists, who were the best at creating life among all the aliens, created an area on earth that was "paradise on earth." The humans created there were the most intelligent and were kept in ignorance lest they should become greater than their creators. Therefore, they were forbidden from eating of the tree of good and evil (Gen. 2:17), which means that the created people could read as much as they wanted except for the scientific matters; otherwise, they would die.
When Adam named only animals in Genesis 2:19, this means the alien creators taught humans the names and powers of all the animals in the plant and animal kingdom they had created.
The Fall of Man
In Genesis 3:1-5, the Bible speaks about the serpent entering the garden and deceiving Eve. This means the alien scientists had loved their creatures so much that they wanted them to be as educated in science as they were. So, they told the humans they could pursue scientific studies. Thus, their eyes were opened, which meant they understood they could also become creators. But this made the humans angry, since they now realized they had been kept in ignorance. Therefore, "Yahweh Elohim" damned the serpent -- which was really a small group of creators who only wanted to tell the truth to Adam and Eve. This upset the research and development on earth, and these scientists were forced to leave. Because the people had now become like their creators, the tree of life needed to be guarded; that is, the scientific knowledge of how to make humans physically immortal was guarded. Therefore, their life spans were shortened. And finally, "soldiers with atomic disintegration weapons were placed at the entrance to the creators' residence to prevent human beings from stealing more scientific knowledge."
The Flood
Some of the creatures were in exile on earth and under military surveillance. They urged the humans to bring them food and water in order to demonstrate their superiority over them and to persuade the humans to agree to never turn against the creators again. This enabled some of the creators to get permission to grant access to "the tree of life," which resulted in many people living for hundreds of years. But then, some of the creators who were living in exile took the most attractive women of humanity as their own wives.
The offspring of the unions between the aliens and human women were exceptional children, and they seemed too dangerous for the people, according to the distant planet. These offspring further desired to become equals with the creators in knowledge and scientific ability. This greatly concerned the aliens on the distant planet who considered this to be "evil." That is when the government decided to destroy all life on earth. This destruction would take place with nuclear weapons. But there were creators who had been exiled to earth, and they asked Noah to build a spaceship (the ark) and to collect genetic information from all the animals and all types of people. Noah did this, and he and the animals left the earth in the spaceship, hovering above it while the destruction went on below.
After the radioactive levels dissipated sufficiently, the spacecraft built by Noah descended and released various people which had been gathered from all the races. From the stored genetic information, animals were reconstructed and dispersed throughout the continent.
The Tower of Babel
The people of Israel were the most intelligent and progressive. It was believed that they would be able to undertake spaceflight with the help of the exiled creators. These exiled aliens had a plan. They wanted the Jews to build a large spacecraft in order to reach the planet of origin and there request pardon. So, they built an enormous spaceship which was called the Tower of Babel. But this disturbed the aliens on the distant planet, so they came and took all the Jews who had the most scientific knowledge and scattered them all over the continent, thereby confusing their language and abilities.
Sodom and Gomorrah
The exiled creators were allowed to return to their original planet, but many of the humans left on earth became very angry. They gathered in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and with their few scientific secrets they prepared an expedition aimed at destroying their creators. But the creators sent two spies into the cities. The people tried to harm these spies (the angels) and were blinded by a "pocket atomic weapon."
After the destruction of human technology via the flood (the nuclear destruction), further contact was initiated by aliens. Exodus 3:2, where the Angel of the Lord appears in a flame of fire, is reinterpreted to mean that a rocket landed in front of Moses. Thus began the procedure for restoring dignity to the people of Israel. The Israelites were led by a pillar of fire through the wilderness. This fire is not described, but it is said that the Egyptians progress in pursuing the Jews was slowed down by a curtain of smoke. The manna of Exodus 16 is nothing more than "pulverized synthetic chemical food." When Moses struck the rock in order to bring forth water in Exodus 17:6, this was nothing more than him using a water detector which provided a location for the Israelites to dig for water.
When the commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai, this was really an encounter when the aliens arrived in a flying vessel. It doesn't stop there. Various interpretations are given for biblical events surrounding the Exodus and Mount Sinai that rip verses out of their historical context and are reinterpreted to mean aliens were involved. Thus, we later find out that Sampson was a "telepathist," the product of sexual relations between an alien and an earth woman. The reason that Sampson was not to cut his hair is that hair and the beard are the antennae that help transmit human thoughts to make telepathy possible (p. 38). In 1 Sam. chapter 3, we find Elijah initiating Samuel into telepathy. The account of God speaking to Elijah is, of course, more aliens doing the talking.
To continue slightly, The Ark of the Covenant was an apparatus containing its own atomic power (p. 39). Therefore, in 1 Sam. 5-6 when the Philistines stole the ark and then became sick, it was because they suffered radiation burns.
And so on and so on
The book goes on and on to reinterpret anything and everything possible in terms of aliens, atomic power, disintegration arrays, flying saucers, etc., and in doing so it ignores historical and cultural contexts. Here are some more examples:
- Satan was an alien who opposed the initial creative work of the aliens, p. 54.
- Wisdom of Proverbs 8 is really about intelligence and science, p. 55.
- The Jewish seven branched candlestick was originally a metaphor: "In the beginning at the creators' headquarters, there was a switchboard with seven lighted switches enabling them to stay in contact with the other bases and with the interplanetary vessel orbiting the Earth," (p. 58).
- In Psalm 147:4-5 where it says that God calls each star by name and that His understanding is infinite, it means "Human beings were also able to understand telecommunication," (p. 59).
- Micah 5:1-2, which prophecies the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, is because "they decided to send a Messiah who would be able to communicate worldwide what the people of Israel were then the only ones to know. This was in preparation for the day when the original mystery would be explained in the light of scientific progress - that is to say, the revelation," (p. 59).
This should give you a good taste of the method and purpose behind this belief system. It uses God's Word, but twists it for its own purposes. The Raelian movement is, of course, not Christian. It is anti-Christian, for it seeks to obliterate biblical truth by hijacking the Bible to suit its own twisted interpretations.


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This Himalayan Hideaway Will Leave You Breathless with Its Majestic Mountain Views
Introducing the wood-clad Himalayan home of our dreams
Homes with a view are my kryptonite. Whether it's a picturesque vignette of the rolling Umbrian hills, or the majestic glistening blue of the Pacific, I'm not fussed as long as it's a view of wanderlust-inducing proportions. And let me tell you, the view from the Woodhouse is all that and more. Keep scrolling to see more.
A Himalayan Hideaway
Set in the village of Satkhol in India's Nanital district, this holiday home boasts panoramic views of the northern Himalayas.
It's breathtaking to say the least, and probably as other-worldly as you're going to get while remaining earthbound. If it's dream-filled escapism you're looking for, you've come to the right place.
Of Peaks and Form
Thanks to its striking facade, the Woodhouse does a fantastic job in holding its own against the stunning surroundings. In particular, its sharply pitched roof, clad on one side in doubled glazed skylights, is an obvious talking point.
Inspired by the snow-clad peaks of the famed mountain range, this feature works to flood the interior with light and the unlimited views of the ever-changing clouds.
"The design of this house is referring to [the] proximity of [the] snow cladded panorama of the northern Himalayan range at the horizon." – Matra Architects.
Though the structure of the Woodhouse may look thoroughly modern from afar, the choice of oiled 'thun' wood cladding gives the home a rustic twist. The wood itself was acquired locally from within the region. This ensures that the Woodhouse is in keeping with its neighboring traditional village houses.
Tree House Vibes
Inside, the rustic theme continues with pine wood paneling throughout. Complete with a mix of mismatching bohemian and mid-century modern furniture pieces, the overall vibe is that of a tree house – albeit situated in one heck of a garden.
An interesting aspect to note about the interior is the lack of internal supporting walls. The entire house is suspended from four robust truss frames, negating the need for any intermediate columns.
The result is an "undisturbed flow of contours into the interior spaces," the studio explains. Perfect for accommodating everyone's favorite open plan living trend.
A Collage of Windows
My favorite thing about this space has to be the wraparound floor level glazing. It makes it feel as though the whole house is floating!
A carefully crafted collage of square windows completes the look, offering a glimpse of the neighboring orchards and farming town, Almora.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to summarizing the Woodhouse, it would be easy to focus on the views and nothing else. That Himalayan diorama is an obvious standout after all. But moving beyond the views, I have to say how impressed I am by the home.
From the skylights and floating windows, to the locally-sourced natural accents, I'm especially struck by how well the Woodhouse makes the most of its surroundings. Overall, as holiday homes go, this Himalayan hideaway will guarantee you a stay to remember.
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STILLWATER, Minn. (WCCO) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections says the prison in Stillwater is transitioning off lockdown, while family members of some inmates call the conditions in which they've been living a "crisis."
Prisoners have been on lockdown for nearly a month since corrections officer Joseph Gomm was beaten to death with a hammer by an inmate inside a prison workshop.
Now, families and concerned friends are complaining inmates are being denied showers, warm food and basic human rights.
Allegra Kennedy is worried about the father of her child, who is housed inside Stillwater prison.
"I can't speak to him, I don't know what's going on," Kennedy said.
Since July 18, Kennedy says there has been no communication from him until he was allowed to call Friday.
She says his account of what is going on inside the prison is concerning.
"They haven't taken a shower since last month, the 18th, they are only being fed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, they are just now being able to use the phone," Kennedy said.
Desmond Reed, who represents Twin Cities Incarcerated Workers, also expressed concern.
"All of these things that we found out today has risen this issue to a crisis," Reed said. "They want public pressure and prayer."
He says his contacts inside the prison tell horror stories of how they have been treated since Gomm's murder.
"We know that they've been escorted by canines and automatic weapons during their shakedown," Reed said. "When the shakedown happened, they were handcuffed together and sent to the gym and they were sat down naked."
The DOC commented on the lockdown transition process.
"Stillwater has been transitioning off lockdown. This is a process, and each step depends on the success of the last step," a DOC representative said. "Coming off a lockdown of this nature in a gradual manner is critical for the safety of our officers and offenders."
The DOC has also denied what Reed's contacts told him, that the inmates were "chained together" and " were sat down naked."
"They were escorted fully clothed, individually, to the gym," said Sarah Fitzgerald, the department spokesperson. "They were seated in chairs while their cells were searched. Cell searches are common practice during a lockdown and turn up weapons and other contraband that can seriously injure staff and offenders and jeopardize the safety and security of the facility."
Meanwhile, Kennedy said she is still concerned about the father of her child.
"He sounded worried, he sounded like he didn't know what was going to happen next, he sounded like he didn't have nothing to look forward to," Kennedy said.
Kennedy did not want us to use her daughter's father's name. She said she is concerned about retaliation.
"Him along with the other cell mates, they are all being punished for something one individual done, "Kennedy said.
A public meeting will be held next Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Shiloh Temple on West Broadway in Minneapolis.
The Twin Cities Incarcerated Workers group hopes to address what it calls human rights violations inside Stillwater.
Prison is for physically violent people only — the rest of the corrections system should be a workplace jail or something.
Family members of the incarcerated prisoners are welcome at At Stillwater prison. As a matter of fact, large numbers of certain families from north Minneapolis call Stillwater their permanent home. Shucks, one lawmaker recommended that the new light rail thugline be extended from north Minneapolis to Stillwater to serve the need. Among the prominent gang families there is almost an entire wing of the Vang clan alone.
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If you're planning ahead the Breakaway Music Festival will be at FC Dallas Stadium, and Sunday, October 27th from 1-4PM Frisco Square is holding their 3rd Annual "Trick or Treat the Square".
Now on with this weekend…
Thursday, September 5th
Come out for the weekly wine free tasting at the Wine Cellar at Starwood from 6 – 8. This weeks featured wines include:
- 2011 Thomas Henry Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA
- 2011 Murphy Goode Homefront Red, Napa Valley, CA
- 2011 Paydirt Red Blend, Paso Robles, CA
- 2010 Rodney Strong Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA
eSpiritu Fine Wine and Spirits hosts live music every Thurs and Sat. 8-10p Tonight Trey Chamberlain is in the house! Saturday night Jon Griffin is playing. No cover (visit eSpiritu on Facebook).
Thursday Night Lights: (Check out the Frisco High School Season Preview)
|High School
|Heritage HS
|McKinney HS
|H-FC Dallas Stadium
Friday, September 6th
Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center is showing "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs" September 6 – 14 on the weekends. Tickets are just $7. More info on the show page.
Sep 06th 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Sep 07th 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Sep 07th 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Sep 08th 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Sep 12th 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Sep 13th 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Sep 14th 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Sep 14th 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Head over to CrossRoads Winery for live music from the Darwin Martin Trio. Doors open at 5. Free Admission – (map)
Get to boot-scootin' at Lemon Bar with Manny & the Gingoderos starting at 8pm.
Friday Night Lights: (Check out the Frisco High School Season Preview or the week 1 recap.)
|High School
|Centennial HS
|Lake Dalls
|A – Lake Dallas High School
|Frisco HS
|Byron Nelson
|H-FISD Memorial Stadium
|Liberty HS
|Wylie East
|H-FC Dallas Stadium
|Lone Star HS
|A-Whitesboro HS
|Wakeland HS
|A-Eagle-Mustang Stadium
Saturday, September 7th
Stop by the Frisco Farmers Market from 8am to 1pm or until supplies run out (and they often do).
FC Dallas are at home against Vancouver.
The City House Silver Anniversary Gala will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets are available to support this worthy cause. The event will begin at 6pm and run until 11:30 and will be chaired by former Dallas Mavericks Derek Harper. Ben & Skin from 105.3 will also be there and Emerald City Band will be playing.
City House provides emergency shelter and transitional residential services to children and young adults who are in need due to drug abuse, neglect or homelessness. Get Your Tickets Now
Sunday, September 8th – Wednesday, September 11th
SculpTechular is still going at the Frisco Discovery Center
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