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Children's Readings
The Best Decisions
Opening Question: How do you feel special? Who helps you to feel special?
First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
When Robert was born, his older sister, Judy, felt alone. All the attention went to Robert. "Isn't he cute?" Grandma said. "Handsome boy, there," his uncle proclaimed. "Come here, Robert," everyone seemed to say. Judy just sat in the corner. No one paid attention to her.
Judy got so mad, she began to act out. She didn't care if she got in trouble or not! At least someone noticed her.
At first, she did get in trouble. But after a few days, her dad realized the way Judy felt. That night, her father brought home a little stuffed bear. "This is Special Bear," Judy's dad said when he gave her the teddy bear. "Why is it called Special Bear? Because you're special, unique, one of a kind." Special. Unique. One of a kind. From that point on, Judy hugged that bear. She no longer felt alone. Special Bear represented all the love and attention her parents could give her.
Every night before she went to bed, she asked her dad, "Give me Special Bear." Her dad would bring the stuffed bear over to her, but, before he handed her the bear, he would always ask, "Why is he called Special Bear?"
"Because I'm special, unique, one of a kind!" Judy had those words memorized. And she believed in them.
You know how is special, unique, one of a kind. God. There is no one or no thing like God. He is the only God. And he made us special, unique, one of a kind. Because we are his children. And he loves each and every one of us!
Bridging Question: Have you ever had to do two things at the same time? Has your teacher or coach ever told you to do something that was different from your parents? What happened?
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21
Reader 1:
After Jesus scolded the Jewish leaders in the Temple, the Pharisees left. They had a secret meeting where they discussed how to trick Jesus into saying something wrong. Then, they sent some of their followers along with supporters of Herod the ruler to Jesus. "Teacher," they said, "we know you're honest. You teach the truth about God's ways no matter what others think, because you treat everyone the same. So, tell us what you think. Does our Law let us pay taxes to the Romans or not?"
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But Jesus knew they were up to no good. "Why are you liars trying to trick me?" Jesus exclaimed. "Show me the coin people use to pay the tax." They gave Jesus a Roman coin. Holding up the coin, Jesus asked them, "Whose face and name are on the coin?"
Reader 1:
"The leader of the Romans," they answered.
Reader 2:
"Then you should give to the Roman leader what belongs to him. But you should give God everything that belongs to him!" Jesus proclaimed.
Tommy loved to play baseball. He had a natural talent for the game and an enthusiasm that fired up his family, friends, and coaches. He dreamed about college ball and playing in the major leagues. Everyone had their eye on Tommy's future.
Tommy was also a top student in school. He worked hard to keep his grades up. He loved to read and write. He played math games on his computer and crossword puzzles. Tommy loved anything that challenged his mind.
In time, his love for baseball and his ambitions in school were in conflict. His mother wanted Tommy to study. His dad wanted him to practice baseball. Tommy was stuck in the middle. He tried to do both, but he realized he could not dedicate himself to both all the time.
"Tommy needs to study," his mom insisted.
"The boy needs to play," his dad shot back.
"You call that play?" his mother exclaimed. "He gets worked harder on the field than in school!"
The debate became a fight. Then, Tommy's parents did something parents should never do. "Let's ask Tommy what he wants to do," his father suggested. His mother agreed.
When Tommy entered the room, he knew something was wrong. But, he never thought they would ask him to choose between the two activities he loved. "What's more important, Tommy?" his parents asked. No matter which way he answered, he knew that he would be in trouble. If baseball was more important, then his mother would yell at him for giving up on school. If school was more important, then his father would talk to him about the importance of sportsmanship. "Sports helps you grow up," his father always reminded him. Tommy felt stuck between his parents.
Suddenly, Tommy saw the picture of his Kindergarten promotion on the shelf. "Mom, Dad, do you see that picture?" Tommy asked. "You always said you were proud of me in that picture. Doesn't that picture answer your question?"
In the picture, his mother and father saw Tommy in a small, little graduation gown, holding a baseball ball. He had the biggest grim on his face. Proud to go into the first grade. Proud to play a game he loved. For a moment, both parents stood there silently gazing at the picture. Then, they looked at each other. Their angry fight faces relaxed. And they both shook their heads in shame. They both wanted the best for Tommy. Why couldn't they work together to make it happen? At once, both said "I'm sorry Tommy."
Tommy felt he had to please both parents. But in the end, his parents had to compromise to do the best for Tommy. Like Tommy's parents, the Pharisees and followers of Herod the ruler gave Jesus a choice. The Pharisees wanted Jesus to say "No" to the Roman tax. But, the followers of Herod wanted Jesus to say "Yes" to the tax. They wanted him to do want they did, so he could please them. But, like Tommy, Jesus showed them something that shamed both groups. He told them to make the decision for the good of the people, not what they wanted. He told them to make the best choice, not the selfish choice.
Closing Reflection: Pray to make the best choice. Ask God to show you the way. And remind others to do the same.


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This week's Advocate radio interview (Listen: Interview-John Slate) is with John Slate, city archivist, who was not here on official City of Dallas business, but just as an author discussing his book, "Historic Dallas Parks."
Slate tells us about what he considers some of the more interesting stories and legends behind the parks—Hattie Rankin Moore Park, for example, is named for a woman who theorized parks and recreation could keep troubled youth out of prison and the electric chair.
He explains some of the book's images, such as the cover that bears a photo of "cotton mill" children participating in field day at Trinity Play Park in 1915, and the old Lake Cliff pool.
Slate is also the keeper of official JFK assassination archives; and he even has a movie roll on his resume. Being an awfully good sport, he answers our questions about both. Listen to Interview-John Slate.


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Last week, while pulling up crab pots north of Usal Beach, the crew of the Gloria II got a surprise when they discovered a Maine lobster hanging off the side of one of the pots. While no one was exactly sure what a Maine lobster was doing in the Pacific Ocean (Spiny lobsters range as far north as Monterey, but look quite different from their East Coast cousins), they have been caught very occasionally along the North Coast in the past. >click to read< 14:16
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Southland Industries, one of the nation's largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) building systems experts recently hosted its 5th Annual Tee-Off for Charity Golf Tournament. The Mid-Atlantic Division of Southland held the tournament on September 19th at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, Virginia with proceeds going toward local non-profit organizations, Loudoun Youth, Inc. and Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. In total, the tournament raised approximately $55,000.
As an established business in Loudoun County, Southland chose Loudoun Youth Inc. and Loudoun Habitat for Humanity as the beneficiaries of the tournament's proceeds due to the their ongoing commitment to the local community. Southland's Mid-Atlantic Division Leader, Mike Miller stated, "Southland continues to be grateful for the support that our clients, vendors and subcontractors in the construction industry provide us each fall. This year marked our fifth annual golf outing and we could not have been more excited to work with the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity and Loudoun Youth charities." He continued, "Our employees felt especially connected to these organizations this year as many of them live and work locally in the area. We look forward to continuing relationships with both of these organizations in the future and providing them not only with financial support, but also employee volunteer time to help them impact Loudoun in a positive way."
Since its inception in 2005, Loudoun Youth, Inc. has been working closely with partners throughout the community to develop and deliver youth programs that empower, connect, and provide leadership opportunities. Jared Melvin, the organization's President and CEO affirmed, "Loudoun Youth Inc. is very excited about this new partnership with Southland Industries. These funds will be able to go directly to programs that will connect thousands of teens to a better future while building a better community right here where we live and work. The commitment of Southland's leadership team to making a difference in the community is truly inspiring."
Established under parent organization Habitat for Humanity International, Loudoun Habitat for Humanity relies on the generosity of dedicated volunteers to provide safe, affordable housing for all Loudoun County citizens in need.
Southland Industries recognizes the tournament sponsors who helped support these charities by making this substantial donation possible: (Platinum Level) Ferguson, TBN TRA, Chesapeake Systems, and DMR-HVAC; (Gold Level) Carrier, SJ Rafferty, SJ Rafferty, Hensel Phelps, Air Cleaning Technologies, Turner Construction, and Tuttle and Bailey.


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Gals, hooray! We made it through the week. For some reason, it's been a stressful one for me. How about you? You may have a long list of things on your to-worry-about list, but it's Friday, and in effort to blast stress hormones out of our bods, I'm kicking off my list of things I refuse to worry about. Will you chime in?
I'm zapping things things from my worry list. Not going to let them bug me one bit:
__*The fact that my house is a little less than organized at present. __Have I mentioned that I'm a tad anal about cleaning and organization? Unfortunately, this busy week has left my house a bit askew (an understatement). OK, so I could spend the weekend reorganizing my sock drawer, or get out and have some fun. I choose the latter.
*The new "superbug" that is taking over the world. Have you guys been hearing the news reports about the new superbug that is supposedly resistant to all drugs and has the potential to be a massive public health impact if it spreads? Yep, this one has all the markers of fear-inducing, but you know what? I refuse to get worked up about this yet. Experts know very little about it, and the threat, and at present, it seems to be fuel for more of a media feeding frenzy than anything else. So, I'm going to take pass on worrying about this one, too.
__*The rude customer service person. __Has a customer service person ever been so rude, inconsiderate, etc., that it totally left you in a funk? Been there, done that. Yesterday someone on the phone was so awful to me, I thought about calling back and talking to her supervisor. But you know what? I've long had a rule to not pour energy into negative things, and so I set myself straight. Let. It. Go.
*The fact that I skipped my jog yesterday, and the day before. I was all set to go on a 4-mile jog yesterday. And then? It started raining. Really hard. I generally like running in the rain, but for some reason, I was feeling sluggish and the thought of lacing up and bounding through puddles just wasn't doing it for me. Of course, I started feeling bad about it. The inner dialogue went something like this: "You're being so lazy! Next, you'll be skipping tomorrow's jog, and then the day after, and then you'll just quit entirely." Nope, I ended that stream of negative self talk. It's OK for me to take a break. And that's that.
__*Bedbugs. __I know, I know--this one is a very real and frightening concern for people in a lot of cities in America, but you know what? I'm not going to stop enjoying the things I love--travel, going to the movies, or leaving my house!--because of a potential risk that I'll pick up one of the critters and bring him home. Life goes on.
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Oil's troubles usher in new cast of players at top of Chron 100 list
One year, six months and 23 days ago, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announced to the world that despite a growing oil glut, it would not cut production.
So began a dramatic plunge in the commodity markets that has dramatically turned the fortunes of those occupying Houston's energy-centric corporate landscape. As blue chip oil companies retrench, the job of celebrating a good day in the stock market been left to a diverse cast of companies largely outside the energy sector.
Of the top 10 companies on this year's Houston Chronicle 100 list, only Shell Midstream Partners came from the oil industry. Many were lesser-known firms, such as Comfort Systems USA, a heating and air-conditioning contractor, which led the list after reporting that its profit per share increased by 113 percent. Omega Protein Corp., a major fishing operation that turns out dietary supplements, earned its investors a 110 percent return.
Chronicle 100: Read more about Houston's leading companies and explore our interactive databases.
This list might be more notable for which companies are not on it. To be included in the Chronicle 100, a company must meet some basic criteria: It must be traded on a major stock exchange and have turned a profit the previous year. This year only 81 companies fit the bill.
Among the have-nots are most of Houston's biggest corporate names: ConocoPhillips, Baker Hughes, Apache and Halliburton, which collectively reported losses of $30 billion last year.
But among the CEOs who run the companies that drive this region's economy, there is faith. They have faith in themselves and their ability to cut costs and make the oil business profitable again.
And they have faith in history.
"One thing that history has proven time and time again is commodities are cyclical in nature, and technology will bring about greater efficiencies in industries," said Robert Flexon, chief executive of power company Dynegy, which ranked number 15 on the Chronicle 100 list. "It might take a couple more years, but Houston with its diverse economy — even with energy playing a huge part of it — will be fine."
The annual Chronicle 100 rankings are calculated by S&P Global Market Intelligence to gauge how companies are rising and falling against each other in terms of financial and stock performance.
The rankings for 2015 are based on four metrics: total revenue, revenue growth, earnings per share growth and shareholder return.
The rankings appear to capture what many business leaders and economists have long maintained, that the Houston economy is far more diverse than it was during the great oil bust of the 1980s.
Among the top 20 companies are the food giant Sysco, which took in $48.9 billion in revenue last year — more than any other company on the list except refiner Phillips 66.
Several companies are related to the construction sector. And then there's the funeral home chain Service Corporation International and the ATM company Cardtronics. Chemical maker LyondellBasell Industries generated $32.7 billion in revenue last year.
Greater Houston's Top 100 Employers
In determining the top local employers, we included full- and part-time employees at public and private companies and medical institutions in the Houston region. The numbers are the latest available and include employees in Harris and nine other counties. In a tie, the company with more employees companywide is listed first.
Footnotes: 9: Schlumberger figures reflect the acquisition of Cameron. 10: Shell numbers include Motiva, but not the recent BG Group acquisition. Shell has 21,814 U.S. employees. 11: Exxon included contractors in its report of 12,814 employees last year. Current count is more than 11,000. 23: Catholic Health Initiatives total employees includes 10,902 in Texas. 33: BP employs more than 5,000 in Houston. 34: Wood Group's increase reflects acquisition of Infinity Group based in Clute. 62: NRG Energy reflects 2015 revision: 3,172 in Texas with 2,554 in Houston. 78: Paris-based Air Liquide employs 68,000 worldwide. Numbers reflect merger with Airgas. 90: Ecolab's local count includes 960 Nalco Champion employees. 99: Total affiliates employ just under 5,000 in the U.S.
"There are a lot of people who say we don't feel (the oil bust) yet," said BillRobert Gilmer, director of the Bauer Institute for Regional Forecasting at the University of Houston. "There are billion-dollar companies headquartered here that sell into the national markets, which are doing pretty well. The last two years have been the best two years since the 1990s for (U.S.) job growth."
Even within the oil sector, some companies found ways to take advantage of low commodity prices and grow.
USD Partners, a small firm that operates a fleet of terminals, rail cars and other assets to move oil and petroleum products around North America, did not even make it onto last year's list. But after increasing its revenue by more than 125 percent — more than any other company — and its earnings per share 330 percent, it ranked No. 34.
While its peers have tried to keep afloat, USD has extended its reach by taking advantage of low prices to buy up assets, CEO Dan Borgen said.
"We choose these times when people are pulling in to expand. We did the same thing in 2008 and 2009," he said. "We try to build the infrastructure that's strategic to our customer."
All across Houston, industries and companies benefited from the downturn in commodity prices. Four petrochemical facilities and an LNG export terminal are under construction in the Houston area to take advantage of the flood of cheap natural gas from shale fields such as Texas' Eagle Ford, Gilmer said.
The drop in gasoline prices also put more money in consumers' pockets, giving a boost to many businesses across the region. Car sales, for instance, set a record in 2015, with more than 376,000 vehicles driving off dealers' lots, according to research firm InfoNation.
That helped to push Group 1 Automotive to $10.6 billion in revenue and a No. 19 ranking on the Chronicle 100 list.
"We were also selling a lot of pickup trucks in 2014 and 2015, and that was driven by the construction boom," InfoNation automotive analyst Steve McDowell said.
Within the energy sector, power companies also struggled in 2015. NRG Energy and CenterPoint both fell off the list after reporting billions of dollars in losses. Calpine, last year's top ranked company on the Chronicle 100, plunged to No. 67, after its earnings per share fell more than 70 percent.
Dynegy, on the other hand, which had not reported a profit since emerging from bankruptcy in 2012, jumped up to 15 in the rankings after reporting its revenue had grown more than 50 percent to $3.9 billion.
Last year, the company closed deals on a fleet of 11 Midwestern power plants, a retail electricity business owned by Duke Energy and another 10 plants owned by Energy Capital Partners in the Northeast and Midwest. A mix of coal and natural gas-fired facilities, the total price tag came to more than $6 billion.
While Dynegy's stock price took a hit last year, Flexon attributed it to the larger malaise among energy investors as crude prices remained at historic lows.
"You're going to have those market fluctuations when you have a broad portfolio," he said. "We just have to be confident we're doing the right things."


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Dragon Ball Legends (DB Legends) is a great fighting game for mobile devices by Bandai Namco, featuring your favorite DBZ characters; Goku, Vegeta, Super Saiyan Goku, Frieza, and many more. Here's all you need to know about Dragon Ball Legends game; Dragon Ball Legends guide, tips, cheats & strategy, best characters
Dragon Ball Legends has been just released for mobile devices by Bandai Namco. It is a 3D online fighting game in which you choose your best characters for the battle and compete against other players from all over the world in real-time. The game also features story mode and event mode in which you complete challenges for rewards. In this post we have covered everything about the game you need to know; Dragon Ball Legends guide and Dragon Ball Legends tips, cheats & strategy to win battles.
1.) The Basic – Most Important
In Dragon Ball Legends game, your main objective is to build the party of best characters. Check out our characters guide below and know more about best characters and how to increase their power. You start the game from story mode, which is quite easy. As you level-up, PvP mode and event mode gets unlocked. In PvP mode, you fight against other players from all over the world and improve your rank for medals. You can use medals to obtain souls; red, yellow, and blue. As you progress or move to high rank, you will face high-level players and it would be hard to win the battles.
If you did not pay attention to the tutorial and don't know about souls, equipment, limit-break, Z-ability, main-ability, strategy, and more, we are here to help you with our Dragon Ball Legends guide and Dragon Ball Legends tips, cheats & strategy. Let's start the Dragon Ball Legends guide first;
Dragon Ball Legends Guide
Story Mode Guide; why to play and how to play like a pro!
As stated above, at the beginning of the game, story mode is the only mode you can play. The story mode is divided into chapters; completing a chapter reward you crystals, souls, Zeni, Z points, and much more.
On the main screen -> tap on the story icon -> choose "select story" or "newest chapter"; to repeat choose "select story", to play new chapter, choose "newest chapter". Here are some tips to play story mode like a pro!
Before you start the chapter, go to challenges tab and check out the challenges; complete these challenges in the first turn to get free rewards such as crystal, Zeni, souls, and much more.
And most important; you earn character EXP. Character EXP is required to level up a character. Only those characters will get EXP who are in your party. To edit the party, go to menu ->characters -> edit -> select the characters. You can select up to six characters. And you can create seven parties with different character combination. Before the battle starts, you can select any one of these seven parties.
Characters Guide ->
Dragon Ball Legends game features dozens of characters. You can check the complete list in the menu -> characters -> character list.
Elements of characters: –
- Support
- Defense
- Melee
- Ranged
Tap on a character to check its battle style. For instance; Krillin is a defense type character, Shallot is of melee type, Goku(extreme); melee, Super Saiyan Goku; ranged type, Tao; support type.
You can take advantage by choosing the characters on the basis of elements; here's how: –
- Red element > Yellow element
- Yellow > Purple
- Purple > Green
- Green > Blue
- Blue > Red
For instance; check the enemy character's element; if it's red, then choose blue element character. If it's yellow, then choose red element character. Go to characters section -> hold down on a character and check its element.
How to unlock characters in Dragon Ball Legends?
It's very simple. Go to menu -> summon -> choose "single summon" or "consecutive summon". Get the character shards. Consecutive summon is best; you will definitely get an extreme or sparking character[initially].
Limit-Break – How to add stars to characters in DB Legends game
You can add stars to your characters using limit-break. All you need to do is gain enough Z power. For instance; I have Goku(hero). Now, to limit-break Goku or add a star to Goku, I need Z power(Goku). How to get? Use summon feature. Why is limit-break important? Because it increases the power of your character.
What is friendship level?
You can earn friendship points by playing the game; just select those characters. You can teach Shallot "Special Move" or get item reward by getting friendship points.
Soul Boosts – Guide
There are many types of souls; red, blue, yellow, super souls, and more. You use these souls to increase the stats of your characters. For instance, I want to increase "defense" stats of my character "Super Saiyan Goku". And for this, I need souls.
How to obtain souls in DB Legends game?
Play story mode, repeat the chapters and earn souls. Play PvP mode and earn medals. Use medals in exchange shop to get souls; red, blue, yellow, super souls, and more.
How To Soul Boost?
Go to the menu of the game -> characters -> choose soul boost. Select a character and confirm. After it, you will see this screen: –
Tap on a boost(i.e. health, strike attack, blast attack, blast defense, or more) and then tap on OK. Spend souls and Zeni to increase your stats.
What is this?
- Health -> To increase character's health/HP
- Strike Attack -> Increase the deal damage; when you use strike attack card in the battle
- Blast Attack -> Increase the deal damage; when you use blast attack card in the battle
- Strike Defense -> Increase your defense when you hit by enemy strike card
- Blast Defense -> Increase your defense when you hit by enemy's blast defense card
What is class-up in Dragon Ball Legends?
When you unlock the ten tiles(i.e. strike, blast, health, and more), class up feature gets unlocked(see the above picture). When you class up a character, that character will get bonuses. You can class up a character when the character reaches level 300. Read Dragon Ball Legends cheats, tips, strategy below to learn how to level up fast.
Dragon Ball Legends Tips, Cheats & Strategy
1.) Start working on building the best party
In Dragon Ball Legends, your main task is to build the best party. At the beginning of the game, you have thousands of crystals. Go to menu -> summon -> spend your crystals and summon characters.
If you use consecutive summon, you will definitely get one or two rare characters; extreme or sparking. I got Super Saiyan Goku, Nappa, Pan, Raditz by using my free crystals.
It would be better if you summon characters instantly when you start the game. You just have to focus on your "six" best characters. However, in PvP Mode, you can select up to 3 best characters.
Don't spend your in-game items in developing all the characters you have.
Just focus on six characters; Shallot, Super Saiyan Goku, and rest 4 more[as per your choice; extreme, sparking].
When you start the game, follow this process;
- Summon characters and build the party of best characters;
Shallot, and 5 characters[extreme, sparking].
- Start story mode and level-up your characters
- Increase their stats using soul boost, equip them gears, class-up, limit-break
- Unlock special moves, Z-ability[Upgrade it by limit-break]
Best Characters In Dragon Ball Legends Game: –
- Super Saiyan Goku, Type – Sparking
- Vegeta, Type – Sparking
- Piccolo, Type – Sparking
- Pan, Type – Sparking
- Goku, Type – Extreme
- Mercenary Tao, Type – Extreme
- Tien, Type – Extreme
- Raditz, Type – Extreme
- Nappa, Type – Extreme
- Shallot, Element – Hero
In Dragon Ball Legends, you can easily unlock all the characters within a week; always choose crystals as your login reward, complete missions and challenges to earn crystals, take part in events.
OK….Update -> After playing a lot, here are some recommendation on best characters in Dragon Ball Legends game[Shallot is not in my team 🙂 ] ->
- Paikuhan(Sparking) -> Paikuhan (sparking) -> Paikuhan's figures are very good; Its main potential increases the cost of art card purchases [for enemies]
- Pan(SP) -> Pan is a support type character and its stats are also good. Pan's main ability reduces the Ki Restore Speed of the enemy
- Super Saiyan Goku -> Probably the best character in Dragon Ball Legends game; massive deal damage(reach the level 300 and see his power), amazing stats, Highlights -> "Super Kamehameha", "Super Dragon Fist" cards
- Vegeta(Sparking) – I would recommend you to choose "Vegeta" in your party; Vegeta's blast attack is very powerful and main ability of Vegeta can increase the deal damage by 50%
- Raditz(Extreme)
- Piccolo(Sparking) – Piccolo is the best defensive type character in DB Legends game. Why should you add this character to your party? Reason -> Best HP, Strike/Blast Defense, Attack stats. And Its main ability can restore the health of an ally by 25%. MUST HAVE CHARACTER
In my opinion; the best team[DB Legends] would be; Super Saiyan Goku, Piccolo(Sparking), and Vegeta(Sparking). And Best Six Characters: –
- Piccolo(SP)
- Vegeta(SP)
- Super Saiyan Goku(SP)
- Pan
- Paikuhan(SP)
- Raditz(Extreme) or Goku(Extreme).
Reach level 300 as soon as possible and then show your skills in PvP.
2.) How to Level-Up Fast In Dragon Ball Legends game?
It's very easy. Follow these ways to level-up fast: –
- Repeat story mode chapters to gain EXP(Requires to level up)
- Train your characters. Go to menu -> train -> EXP training or Limited Time Training -> select the character and begin training
- You need training material to start training. Send your low-level characters on the adventure to obtain training material and Zeni. Go to menu -> adventure -> select low-quality characters or those who are not in your party. They will bring the training material for you.
Leveling up = More Power, Class-Up.
3.) Must Use Rising Rush and the Main Ability
Rising Rush is the powerful attack in Dragon Ball Legends game. And if you are playing PvP mode, it would be better to activate it as soon as possible and use at the right time. Additionally, you should also use the main ability of your character in the battle to get bonus advantage.
Don't know how to cast or land rising rush skill? We have posted a full guide on this topic, you can check -> Here.
4.) Dragon Ball Legends Cheats, tips -> Break Rising Rush
As you know, Rising Rush is the powerful attack and using Rising Rush, the players can easily reduce the HP of a character or K.O. How to break Rising Rush or how to protect your character from Rising Rush attack?
It's very easy. All you need to do is "swipe left or right", it means, you just have to dodge at the right time. When you see the opponent is going to use rising rush, swipe right or left/dodge[timing is important].
5.) PvP Cheats, Tips & Strategy
PvP is the main mode in Dragon Ball Legends game. In this mode, you battle against other players from all over the world in real-time. Here are some Dragon Ball Legends cheats, tips & strategy to win PvP battles;
- Choose the best characters[Must reach the level 300]
You can select up to three characters for the battle. Select the best characters of your party.
- Land first strike. Here's how;
If you strike first, you can easily stun the opponent character. When the battle starts; there are two ways to land the first strike;
- Choose the "blast card" before your opponent
- Dodge and then use cards
I would recommend you to swipe left/right/dodge instantly when the battle starts; it will save you from opponent's attack[first strike] and you will be able to use your basic attack and then cards.
If you get successful in striking first, then tap on your all cards to perform combos.
- Activate Rising Rush, but use at the right time
Rising Rush attack can lead you to the victory and if you are struggling, this attack can save you. Read the rising rush guide here. Make sure you activate it as soon as possible but use it at the right time.
- Use Main Ability
Main Ability gives a bonus advantage to a character in the battle. All you need to tap(a certain number of times) and tap on the character's icon. You can read main ability guide here.
- Restore Ki-Gauge/Mana
Ki-Gauge/Mana, cost of an art card restores automatically. Without it, you can not use cards. To restore it fast, hold down on the screen.
6.) Quick Tips, Cheats for Dragon Ball Legends Players
Here is the summary of this post: – Dragon Ball Legends cheats, tips & strategy: –
- Don't develop all of your characters; focus on only six characters[3 for PvP]
- Complete the missions to raise the player level
- Increase the stats of your best characters using soul boost and by equipping the gears
- Level-up characters fast by sending them on training sessions
- Send characters on adventures to obtain training tickets and Zeni
- Rank-Up, win PvP matches and obtain medals. Use medals in exchange shop to obtain souls
- Class-Up your character
- Summon daily and you could obtain character shards/Z-power. Z-Power is required to limit-break a character
- Repeat story mode chapters to earn EXP
So, these are Dragon Ball Legends cheats, tips, & strategy guide for the beginners.
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Dragon Ball Legends game by Bandai Namco is one of the best action games for Android. It features many game modes; events, story, and PvP. Unlike previous Dragon Ball Z game by Bandai Namco, this one is not boring, it's addictive, challenging, and the best fighting game. In this post, we have covered everything about the game; Dragon Ball Legends Guide;
1.) Dragon Ball Legends – Get Started – The Basic
As usual, it starts with a tutorial in which you learn about the basic of the game; how to play Dragon Ball Legends, about cards, upgrading, leveling up, souls, and much more. After the tutorial, the player manually handles all the things. You can adjust the graphics and quality settings in the other section.
The Basic – In Dragon Ball Legends, before the battle starts, you have to choose your best characters/fighters. Controls are pretty simple; you just tap on the screen for normal attacks, swipe left/right to dodge, hold down your finger on the screen and swipe left/right/up to navigate your character. Tap on the cards to cast the skills. The player can switch between characters in the battle. Your objective is to defeat all the enemies.
The initial levels are easy to clear, but, later it becomes more challenging and you have to power-up your characters to slay down the powerful enemies.
You start the game from story mode. The story mode is divided on the basis of difficulty level; normal and hard. To switch, go to story mode -> archive -> tap on the normal button to switch to hard mode and vice versa.
To successfully complete a chapter, you have to complete challenges such as land a special move, strike skill, blast skill, 3* substitution, and much more. To check these challenges, select a chapter -> go to challenges section. Completing these challenges will reward you crystals.
2.) Characters In Dragon Ball Legends
- Krillin – Hero
- Goku – Hero
- Shallot – Hero
- Raditz – Extreme
- Mercenary Tao – Extreme
- Yamcha – Hero
- Saibaman – Hero
- Vegeta – Hero
- Piccolo – Hero
- Chiaotzu – Extreme
- Nappa – Hero
- Goku – Sparking
- Super Saiyan Goku – Sparking
- Dodoria – Hero
- Frieza – Hero
- Paikuhan – Sparking
- Pan: GT – Sparking
Most of the heroes are locked at the beginning of the game.
Dragon Ball Legends Guide -> How To Unlock New Heroes
You can summon a hero/character using crystals. Tap on the menu -> summon -> confirm.
We will update this list of characters in Dragon Ball Legends game when the update brings a new hero to the game.
3.) Dragon Ball Legends Guide -> Characters Guide
In Dragon Ball Legends, characters' attributes are different from each other; battle power, arts, and ability.
⇒ DB Legends -> Characters' Attributes/stats
- Energy[HP]
- Strike Attack[Attack power unleashed by your character upon using strike card]
- Blast Attack
- Strike Defense
- Blast Defense
- Critical[Deals more damage]
- Ki Restore Speed[Recovery]
You can increase these stats by upgrading your characters.
⇒ Arts/Cards
- Strike – Melee attack/Dash
- Blast – Attack from a distance
- Special Move – Attack from a distance
- Other – Depending on the character
Go to menu -> characters -> character list -> tap on a character -> show details -> arts -> here you can check all the details.
⇒ DB Legends Guide-> Abilities
In Dragon Ball Legends, you can activate the main ability in the battle by tapping on the character after a certain amount of time has passed. To check the main ability, go to character's info panel and head to the ability section.
⇒ Z Ability -> DB Legends
Once you earn a certain number of shards of a character, Z ability gets unlocked. Z ability is different for each character. To check the Z ability, go to character's info -> show details -> ability.
4.) Souls Guide – Dragon Ball Legends
The soul is one of the main items in Dragon Ball Legends game, used in enhancing the stats of a character, upgrading the equipment. You obtain these souls from story mode, events, and in exchange for medals.
5.) Soul Boost
To defeat the powerful enemies in the battles, you have to increases the stats of your character. There are a number of ways to increase the power of characters, one of them is soul boost. In this, you use souls to enhance the stats or increase the battle power of a character. Go to menu -> characters -> soul boost -> select a character -> confirm -> now select the tiles[energy, strike, blast, and more] and tap on the OK button.
Class-Up -> Once your character reaches its max level(99), you can use it. Open enough boost panels and reach the max level to unlock boost core, unlocking the boost core results in class up, allowing further enhancement.
6.) Equipment – Dragon Ball Legends Guide
Another way to increase the power of characters in DB legends is equipping the equipment. You get the equipment as rewards. Go to menu -> characters -> change equip -> tap on an empty slot and select the equipment.
⇒ Equipment Upgrade
To upgrade an equipment, you need souls. Go to menu -> characters -> equipment upgrade -> select the equipment you want to upgrade and confirm. Upgrading equipment unlocks new ability which overall boost-up the performance your characters in the battle.
So this is the Dragon Ball Legends guide for the beginners. We will update this post with more info soon. Download the game – Here[Google Play Store]. Also, see – Best Dragon Ball Z Games for Android
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Baptism With The Holy Spirit (Part 4)
After reminding us of how much we depend on the Holy Spirit this message looks at how we receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Based on what Jesus says in Luke 11:5-13 we learn that we can boldly & audaciously ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit over & over again. God will not tire of us asking. He wants us to be filled with all we need so we can help meet the needs of others. For this reason we can never ask for too much of the Holy Spirit. Also we can know if we ask for the Holy Spirit, then God will only give us what is good. All this encourages us to shamelessly ask God for all we need - specifically more of his Spirit.
Series: Holy Spirit
Key Bible Text: Luke 11:5-13
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When I was in Zambia a couple of weeks ago, what I heard again and again is this. "Sexual abuse is real. Sexual exploitation is real. It is happening all around us."
That's what our founder, Susan Vonolszewski, heard from orphan caregivers around the world and was the reason why five years ago she initiated the project we now know as Holding Esther.
It was my joy to take Holding Esther to Zambia a couple of weeks ago. We trained 14 facilitators and they, in turn, led 88 participants to listen and discuss 7 episodes of this radio drama called Holding Esther.
Holding Esther is done with the excellence of Adventures in Odyssey, but the purpose is entirely different. Holding Esther has been embedded with core content that:
- brings understanding to listeners of the plight of children who have been sexually traumatized
- instills listeners with biblical principles that will help them replace destructive lies traumatized children believe with the truth of their immeasurable value, worth, and dignity
- equips listeners with basic practices of trauma healing so that they can walk with children on their pathway to healing
- coaches listeners in best practices of care for orphans and vulnerable children so that they can safely and effectively help these children heal and avoid further abuse
- provides a platform for discussion on difficult topics that are often avoided which often leads to the listener beginning his or her own journey to healing.
And so I am thrilled to share with you all seven episodes of Holding Esther! Each episode is ~ 25 minutes long. And while this radio drama has been produced specifically to equip caregivers of orphans and vulnerable children, we are finding that interest is far broader. So, I invite you to join my brothers and sisters in Zambia in listening to Holding Esther.
(Do be aware that the content is quite intense and you might want to get younger children busy doing something else while you listen.)
Holding Esther
Episode 1 – When Your World Falls Apart – Sarah and Esther are ordinary girls growing up in a happy family when tragedy strikes. Sent to live with an aunt and uncle, their tragic circumstances deepen leading them to make desperate choices.
Episode 2 – Survival of the Fittest – Their decision to run away lands Sarah and Esther on the street of the nearest city where an encounter with a bus brings them unexpected hope, and a hot meal.
Episode 3 – We're Safe Now – Sarah and Esther are safe now. But are they? A carpenter helps Sarah by repairing a stool she has broken, but he may have other things in mind.
Episode 4 – The Only Choice – Sarah makes a decision that Esther finds impossible to understand. And while Sarah struggles to survive, Esther tries to find hope.
Episode 5 – Just a Truck – It's just a truck … or is it? Esther faces the reality that the traps that bind us are not always held tight with lock and key.
Episode 6 – Butterfly Necklace – An unexpected discovery opens the way for Esther to begin to learn who she truly is.
Episode 7 – A Little Hope – In a dramatic turn of events, Esther sees how God can use her to help someone who desperately needs a little hope.
As you listen, I would love to hear your thoughts. And, if you are interested in using this in your church, as part of your missions program, in a program in your community, or with caregivers of orphans and vulnerable children, please let me know! I'd love to talk with you! Together, let's build a bridge of hope for the world's most vulnerable children!


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New book was released by Text Publishing on January 28th 2018. This cover is fantastic – thank you Sandy Cull at gogoGinko, a great job – and the story's not too bad either.
Sandy also did the Australian Siddon Rock cover, in 2009, and I love how the different world views are demonstrated between young Australia, on left, and old Europe, on right:
Australian edition, Random House Vintage imprint, 2009. Jokey cover design by Sandy Cull who used colours of the landscape.
The Italian version, Miraviglia, Reggio Emilia, 2013. Cover design by Simone Forte who chose to show the dark side of the story.


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AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide Program Enters Its 50th Year
BOISE, Idaho – The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is entering its 50th year of providing free tax aide to folks across the country.
Last year, more than 36,000 Idahoans got help on their state and federal taxes. Nationwide, volunteers helped 2.5 million Americans receive more than $1.3 billion in refunds.
Duane Brown, state coordinator of the Tax-Aide program for AARP Idaho, expects to see familiar faces returning for help this year.
"The typical reaction is just very thankful and it's lifted a burden from them that they won't have to fight for the next month or two in tax season and they're all very appreciative," he says. "And we actually have some of those folks that we help turn around and come back and decide to be a volunteer."
Brown says volunteers and the people they're helping develop relationships in the tax preparation process. The service is open to everyone, not just seniors, and aims especially to help low- and middle-income Idahoans.
Starting Feb. 1, Tax-Aide assistance will be available at locations across the state, including libraries, senior centers, churches, and more.
Brown says one piece of their tax returns people sometimes miss is the earned income tax credit.
"Some people may actually be eligible for an earned income credit who don't have a tax obligation or even a requirement to file, and they want to be sure to come in and make sure they don't miss out on a credit that they're eligible for, even though they didn't have a filing requirement," he explains.
In 2017, taxpayers who used AARP's services received more than $220 million back in earned income tax credits.
Brown has a pro tip for folks seeking help. To avoid the rush, schedule a meeting with a Tax-Aide volunteer in March. He says February and April are the busiest time of year.


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American Indian Cultures Before European Contact in Eastern North Carolina
In this presentation the audience will learn about the diversity of American Indian cultures in what is today North Carolina prior to European contact. The presentation provides an overview of an extensive period of cultural change, from earliest Paleo-Indians in 14000BP to 1750 AD. This scholar takes a broad approach to explore several cultural elements including language families, social interactions, population size, and the concept of Pimadaziwin (the Good and Balanced Life) in Eastern NC. The presentation also examines the epistemology of the concept of 'prehistory,' and looks at how it has impacted the way we construct pre-contact American Indian life.


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Can you believe that it's already August?! This summer has been a whirlwind. I have just noticed that things have been in high gear since late May. I was expecting a lull at work since school is out and that would mean less calls and meetings. But my department never stops developing courses for professional development and initiating projects for new instructional technology tools and educational programs. So... so much for a lull!
With that being said, a girl could use a break... and unfortunately, so could my wallet. When I get a little stressed, I decompress by going shopping. There is nothing like the excitement of finding a great sale or stumbling across a really cool and unique boutique! I get such a rush from it! That rush has cost me a pretty penny
In January, I made it my mission to live life abundantly (John 10:10) in 2016. I took control of my finances and made a strict budget, monitoring where every dollar was spent. I also dedicated more time to my Little, doing things that Littles like to do (less time at work and trips to the mall... more trips to the playground and ice cream shop). I also started spending more time on my passion project(s), which has brought me more clients and increased my Instagram following. These positives make all of the extra work and zero free time worthwhile. That's why I can feel good about my upcoming vacation. I feel like I've actually earned it. Now I'm just looking for a good FREE book for that 12-hour flight in a couple of weeks. I'm currently really into books that offer encouragement and guides to better living. I finally got my hands on The Alchemist and I can't wait to dig in. I stumbled across this Little Free Library in Decatur and was so excited. These boxes are great places to find unique and previously loved books! The only rule: If you take a book, you must leave one in its place. I didn't have a book on hand so I didn't take one, but I vowed to return.
And maybe I lied earlier... There is something more exciting than finding a good sale or new store. Working hard so that you and your family can play harder and a really good read that leaves you feeling empowered probably definitely tops that! :)
Kimono: (old) Papaya // Navy ribbed dress: TJ Maxx (similar) // Rose gold sandals: Francesca's // Bangles: multiple stores from my travels
Thank you for stopping by! I hope your summer has been a bit more carefree than mine!


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The HBAA Board of Directors and MSS have worked together to agree the contract, which will see MSS manage the day-to-day operation of the HBAA account, including membership services, finance and bookkeeping, plus provision of marketing support. It's a new phase in the relationship between the HBAA and the MIA, building on a historically collaborative approach.
Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the MIA, said: "The MIA board and I are pleased to announce the launch of subsidiary company MSS and our first contract, the HBAA. It's a pivotal step forward in the MIA's plans for investing in the growth and development of the MIA and its nationally recognised quality standard for accredited venues and service providers in the meetings, conferences and events industry, AIM."
Speaking of the deal, Juliet Price, consultant executive director of the HBAA, said: "Both HBAA and MSS are excited about working together to continue raising the level of professionalism of HBAA. We are jointly committed to delivering high standards of customer service, greater benefits to HBAA members and ongoing cost savings."
The HBAA's membership encompasses agencies and venues that specialise in the procurement and supply of accommodation, meetings and event facilities and services, both in the UK and internationally, on behalf of corporate clients.
Since 1997 the HBAA has been supporting businesses and individuals to develop professional standards with a united voice and, underpinned by its industry-recognised Code of Practice, the association sets the standard for the events and hospitality sector.


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10:00am PT by Josh Wigler
'Game of Thrones': George R.R. Martin Reveals His Inspiration For The Wall
Picture, if you can, "The Watchers on the Wall," the spectacular season four episode of Game of Thrones featuring the Night's Watch fending off Mance Rayder's wildling army in the dead of night — the same battle that claimed the lives of poor Pyp and Jon Snow's lover Ygritte, not to mention the fight where Sam "The Slayer" Tarly truly came alive.
Now picture George R.R. Martin in the middle of that battle, shrouded in the heavy black cloaks and armor worn by the members of Westeros' northernmost outpost, wind kissing snowflakes into his famously cheery beard.
Harder to imagine, perhaps, but an image that has ties to the Game of Thrones origin story all the same.
During Martin's visit to his alma mater Northwestern University this week, where he is on hand to accept the Medill School of Journalism's Hall of Achievement alumni award, the writer opened up about his early inspiration for The Wall, one of the most spectacular landmarks in all of Thrones.
In the past, Martin has credited Hadrian's Wall from the days of the Roman Empire as a historical touchstone for the iconic Game of Thrones location. In this recent conversation, however, he revealed an even more personal connection with Jon Snow's home base: Martin's own freshman year experience at Northwestern, during a Chicago blizzard in 1967.
"The coldest winter was in Chicago," he said, according to the Chicago Tribune. "There was so much snow that winter, you couldn't see, all snow, all ice, and it was so very cold."
Martin likened the frozen streets of Chicago to the trenches of World War I, "but they were trenches of ice."
"I remember walking through the trenches and the tunnels of ice, the wind blowing so you couldn't even see," he continued. "It's an experience that never left me."
These days, Martin wrestles with winter still, but only in the faraway frost of his imagination. He has released five of seven novels in A Song of Ice and Fire, the book series that provides the basis for HBO's Thrones. Only he knows the answers to the big questions fans keep asking, like whether or not Jon Snow is dead or alive.
"No comment on that," he said on the subject of Snow. "I'm just saying, read the books."
Right now, there's no answer on Snow's fate in the books; his life was left hanging in the balance at the end of 2011's A Dance with Dragons, the most recent book in the series.
But rumors, like the Chicago snowfall of Martin's memory, persist that his sixth novel, The Winds of Winter, could arrive before Thrones begins its new season.
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"I'm not sure having me here is a great idea," Cynthia is trying to chicken out on me. Give it up, girl. We're in my kitchen, preparing jambalaya, one of Justin's favorite dishes. He says Brian likes it. I suspect Brian would eat it just to make him happy.
"If you think I'm taking all the blame for this, think again," I tease her as I refill our glasses with this exceptionally good merlot I found on sale at my favorite wine shop. I think we're a little east of tipsy, which is making this whole cooking thing more enjoyable.
"Here's to a successful beginning, anyway," Cynthia taps my glass with hers. We drink. I add a little more Tabasco to the brew in the big wrought iron pot.
"They're in the same room," I observe. "They had a couple days alone together after they found each other, as I knew they would. We can't live their lives for them, and make the right decisions for them, they have to do that. But at least we got them in the same vicinity through a little careful planning."
"And then nature took its course," she says with a smile. "Maybe I should turn my shitty love life over to your manipulations."
"Forget it," I say with a sigh. "Look at my own."
She begins slicing a baguette to add the butter and garlic seasoning. We'll then wrap it in foil until it's time to put it in the oven. "Do you think you'll ever get married again, Jennifer?"
"I'm in no rush to marry, and I really don't think I need to be married. But I would like someone to date. I miss having a man in my life. So long as he isn't Craig." We both giggle, a sure sign of too much good wine. Molly comes in with her usual adolescent scowl. What makes adolescents so nasty anyway? Little do they know how good they have it. Youth is truly wasted on the young.
"I'm not eating that," she dismisses the jambalaya with a glance.
"Why not?" Cynthia asks, unclear on the concept of teenaged girls and their moods. It's been awhile since she was a nasty teenaged girl, and way longer than that for me. Molly narrows her eyes at the pretty blonde.
"Because it's rank. It smells funny and it's too spicy."
"Then you can eat salad and bread," I inform her as she opens the freezer and glares at the myriad of "lite" pre-packaged meals.
"I'll fix something for myself and eat in my room."
"Molly, your brother and his partner are coming to dinner. You will join us and you will act human."
She turns to look at me. "Brian is coming?"
I nod. She slams the refrigerator shut and storms out of the room, proclaiming, "You could have told me! I have to change!"
Cynthia and I share a look and I shrug. "His charm extends beyond the boys of Babylon."
She laughs. "Don't I know it? I went through my crushing on Brian stage."
"You did?"
"Oh sure. When I was his assistant at the other firm. My first day on the job, I was telling my friends, 'I'm going to marry my boss'. I used all my little tricks on him. Flinging the hair back, short skirts, glittery lip gloss, a black bra under a white blouse, but he was a brick wall. Then one day he said to me that we were having a very important client meeting the next day and suggested I wear my Ellen Tracy suit, that it looked good on me. And instead of the Ferragamo's I usually wore it with, try the Jimmy Choo slingbacks since they sexed it up subtly. Ding, ding, ding, it finally got through that Mr. Metrosexual wasn't so metro after all. He was gay."
I laugh. "It is difficult to tell with Brian. He comes across as straight, unless you happen to see him with my son, and then there's no doubt. I raised Justin, and I always suspected he could be gay. He's just effeminate enough to broadcast that fact, but Brian is a tough read."
"He has his queenie moments, believe me. He may not be effeminate, but he can queen out with the best of the drama monarchs."
We both giggle. "I hated Brian, at first," I admit. "I felt like he was taking advantage of Justin. He was too old, too sophisticated. I knew he would hurt him, and he did. But then I saw how he stood up to my husband and that started me thinking. Later, when Justin got bashed, I blamed Brian. I felt he shouldn't have gone to that prom, that he set him up for the trouble that came. Looking back, I know it was a loving gesture, his showing up there at that prom, and very courageous. I'm firmly convinced of how much he loves my son. Brian's very vulnerable, beneath all that egomania. I think I've transferred some of my protective mama feelings to him."
"God knows he needs it, given that she-wolf who gave birth to him."
"At least he has Debbie."
"Don't get me started on her."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean from watching Debbie interact with Brian, I'm reminded of a shit sandwich. It looks fine on top and bottom but in the middle, it's still full of shit. She's so inconsistent in her feelings for Brian. She goes from loving him or appearing to love him, to treating him like shit in five minutes flat."
I realize I've seen that happen. But that's Debbie. She's so volatile. The front door opens and I hear Justin say, "We're here." We meet halfway between the kitchen and the living room. Brian isn't with him, but he's holding his partner's coat, so I assume he's here somewhere. I kiss his cheek as he sniffs the air. "Jambalaya?"
I nod. "Where's Brian?"
"Sitting down. I'm getting him a Coke. He's not drinking at the moment."
I walk past him and see Brian sitting rather stiffly in the suede chair with the matching ottoman. He doesn't attempt to get up. I can read his discomfort in his pallor and his pose. He offers me a half smile and a salute, but I lean over to kiss his clammy forehead. "How badly are you hurt?"
"I'm sidelined for the Super Bowl. There goes the Steelers last hope for a win."
I laugh at that. "I made a nice raw veggie and ranch dip? Want some?" I pick up the tray, but he waves it away.
"No thanks. I'll save myself for dinner."
"Brian, do you want to lie down? You look miserable."
"It's that damned Corvette, Mom," Justin re-enters and hands Brian a can of Coke. I try to tell him to please pour it in a glass but he never hears me so I've given up. I think drinking out of cans is tacky. "It's so low, getting him in and out of the car was a torture, and the shocks on that thing are ridiculous."
"Don't dis my car," Brian grumbles. "It's not the car's fault I'm banged up."
Justin flops down on the couch and sips his beer from a bottle. He beams at Brian and replies, "Yeah, whose fault is that again?"
"If you give me a minute, I can find a way to make it your fault, Sunshine."
I smile at one man and then the other. They're interacting again. Cynthia joins us. "Hi, boss. Justin."
"Didn't I fire you?" Brian glares at her and she laughs.
"Billing system, remember?"
He continues to glare as my son says, "Both of you were wrong to do what you did. It was manipulative and interfering and could have blown up in your faces. You don't have the right to pull games on us. This is our relationship, not yours."
"You're both so stubborn and prideful that you sat in your separate cities and were separately miserable. Friends, and moms, don't let friends be miserable if they can help them." I explain. Cynthia high fives me.
"You know what they say about the best laid plans, right?" Brian contributes.
"At least it's a plan, Brian. You two didn't seem to have one, now did you?"
Silence. Brian laughs. "Who knew women would be making an effort to restore order in my miserable love life?"
Justin leaned over to kiss the top of his head, bringing a grimace from him. "Maybe that's what was missing. The feminine touch?"
"Really? You mean you aren't feminine enough?"
I watch Justin elbow him and Brian groan as if in more pain than he is. The obvious affection between them makes me feel warmer than any wine. Any Tabasco sauce. Anything.
"Hi, Brian," Molly's voice comes from the stairs. We all look over at her. She's gone from glum adolescent in sweats to Lolita in short skirt and tummy revealing top. She's obviously unclear on the concept of gay, but then she still has time to learn. Justin leans back against Brian, staring at his sister as Brian says,
"Uh, hi, Molly. Nice belly button."
She beams as her brother drops his head on Brian's shoulder, muffling his laughter in his lover's sweater.


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Use metallic foil number and letter balloons to create eye catching inflated party banners that don't need helium. Simply blow up and they self seal and you can create any party message you like.
Giant number balloons are another eye catching party decoration to announce the age of the birthday girl or boy. These can be filled with air or helium and are available in plain colours and black and white zebra prints.


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Trouble LOVES sloppy joes! I guess I do too. What I don't like is the instant stuff in the can. Yuck! So instead of using that yuck stuff, I make my own. It's easy and I usually have all of the ingredients.
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained of grease
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard (I use Dijon)
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 buns
What you do:
Saute ground beef with onion, celery and garlic, until onion is soft. (5-8 minutes)
Stir in ketchup, salsa, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard and liquid smoke.
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook at low heat for 25 minutes.


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What ever happened to all the states from the Eastern Bloc or those regions that were a part of the Soviet Union?
Are they better off now 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall?
A new article (listen: here) by Andrei Shleifer and Daniel Triesman published by Foreign Affairs sheds light on the East 25 years after the fall of communism.
Below are some factoids from their piece:
- If you lived in Poland in 1980 you had to wait over 30 years to get an apartment
- Present day Lithuania, Poland, and Slovenia have higher rates of car ownership than the UK
- Medical researchers report that in the past 25 years Eastern Europe has had 'probably the most rapid decrease in coronary heart disease ever observed'
- Post-communist states in the East are currently more market friendly than the rest of the world (7.0 on economic freedom index vs. a 6.8 global average)
In summary the writers found that since communism fell:
Life for everyday people has improved dramatically across the former Eastern bloc.


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"The soul, who is lifted by a very great and yearning desire for the honor of God and the salvation of souls, begins by exercising herself, for a certain space of time, in the ordinary virtues, remaining in the cell of self-knowledge, in order to know better the goodness of God towards her. This she does because knowledge must precede love, and only when she has attained love, can she strive to follow and to clothe herself with the truth. But, in no way, does the creature receive such a taste of the truth, or so brilliant a light therefrom, as by means of humble and continuous prayer, founded on knowledge of herself and of God; because prayer, exercising her in the above way, unites with God the soul that follows the footprints of Christ Crucified, and thus, by desire and affection, and union of love, makes her another Himself."
— St. Catherine of Siena, The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena, p.1


text: Faithful to the Future examines the true nature of Christian Tradition and particularly how it implies a fidelity not only to the past but to the future as well - tradition appears to be inseparable from creativity and reform. Congar's sense of the future and his conviction that something very important is happening in history led him to re-emphasize forgotten dimensions of Christian tradition, especially those that value the human person. When Congar reflected on Church authority and how it is best exercised, he was not thinking about a power that curtails freedom. Seeking to rediscover what is specific to Christianity, he described authority as a reality that is at the service of growth, where paying attention to the unknown and the unexpected is of the utmost importance. Congar was one of the greatest artisans of Vatican II and his writings are characterized by the urgent call for the reforms made necessary by a changing world, and by an understanding of catholicity - a sense of the Church that is not sectarian, but that lives and thinks "according to the whole". This volume explores the four themes that are prominent in Congar's writings, namely tradition, reform, catholicity and authority. The book does not assume a detailed knowledge of Congar's writings but addresses a difficulty that is frequently encountered in the present time - no one better than Yves Congar has shown that the Church is not a "system".


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