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Your neighborhood donor room is giving away an Apple iPad2!
That's right. Anyone who comes to donate at a fixed site location in December 2012 will be eligible to win an iPad2. One iPad will be given away at each location: Pavilion, Northeast, Southeast, Oak Hills, Shavano, Westover HIlls, New Braunfels Donor Room, and Victoria Donor Room.
Last December, a total of 4,392 people visited our donor rooms. One had 1,836 visitors while another had only 55 visitors. As you can see, your chances to win are high.
Even if you don't win the iPad, each donor will receive a festive red holiday T-shirt.
And for those in the holiday mood who just want to give, a blood donation is the best gift of all. No credit card bill. No sore feet from walking the mall. One pint fits all. It's perfect.
If you can't come to a fixed site, donors at our mobile drives will also have an opportunity to win an Apple iPad2. You will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of four iPads2 alloted for our mobile donors.
Already have one? Great. Re-gift it for others.
Click here to find a mobile drive. Click here to schedule an appointment at a fixed site.
Preparing to Donate
Donors should eat plenty of iron-rich foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and low-fat meats prior to donating. This will help ensure that the donor's blood iron level is at an acceptable level.
Donors should eat at least four hours before their donation, and drink plenty of fluids, such as water and fruit juice, before and after donating. Fasting is not recommended.


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Companies that continue to offer defined benefits (DB) pension plays are likely to continue providing those benefits to new exempt employees, according to a new Towers Watson survey. The survey also discovered that some employers are mirroring their defined contribution (DC) plans to a defined benefits design to eliminate savings gaps from the shift from DB to DC plans.
The survey found that 68 percent of midsized to large employers currently offering DB plans are committed to offering them to new hires throughout the next 24 to 36 months; about 36 percent of respondents reported offering a DB plan to new employees. Companies that continue to support DB plans were found to also be those with the most participants.
"Several factors including low interest rates, falling equity values, a deep economic recession with uneven recovery, and regulatory and legislative uncertainty have made sponsoring DB plans less attractive to employers over the past decade," said Alan Glickstein, a senior retirement consultant at Towers Watson. "Yet, despite a vastly changed landscape for retirement plans, the fact that many employers remain committed to DB plans is encouraging, especially since it is more difficult for employees to rely on a DC plan as an effective stand-alone retirement plan."
Over 70 percent of respondents said that the primary reason they continue to offer DB plans to new hires is to promote the attraction and retention of talent. About half of respondents cited employee morale as the primary reasons. Only about one-quarter of respondents with active DB plans reported to not being committed to the plan while 7 percent actually plan to close or freeze their plans within the next three years.

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Can I cycle around the quay?
You sure can. Just ride slowly around the promenades and pathways, and over the bridge, because there are lots of people around.
If you want to stay for a while, you'll find bike racks along the promenades, on the island and at Barrack Street Jetty.
If you're in a hurry to get through the city, it's best to skip the quay and use the dedicated bike lanes along Barrack Street and the shared paths on William Street and The Esplanade.Back
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YAHSAT campaign started early febrary with the first Astrium people. Yahsat people arrived with the satellite carried by the Antonov to Cayenne ROCHAMBEAU Airport. This last friday, Daniel MURE 201 flight Arianespace Mission Director hosted the whole teams including Thales Alenia Space representative to a welcome Party in Kourou.
Sofie is the FLS campaign assistant to work with YAHSAT team.


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Home > Law > NLR > Vol. 75 (1996) > Iss. 4
Introduction: Teaching Lawyering Skills
Robert MacCrate
Legal Ethics in Preparation for Law Practice
Robert P. Burns
Of Painters, Sculptors, Quill Pens, and Microchips: Teaching Legal Writers in the Electronic Age
Lucia Ann Silecchia
To Prosecute Is Human
Karen Knight
From Courtroom to Classroom: Creating an Academic Component to Enhance the Skills and Values Learned in a Student Judicial Clerkship Clinic
Stacy Caplow
Lessons from Petticoat Lane
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All spacious guest rooms include 42-inch flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and pay-per-view movies. Some rooms have microwaves and refrigerators.Pets are welcome with a small fee. Valet cleaning services and coin-operated laundry facilities are provided for guest convenience.
The Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown is conveniently located just a short walk from the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. Located in the heart of downtown, this Little Rock, AR hotel is near popular attractions like the Arkansas Museum of Science & History and the Little Rock Zoo.
Enjoy a concert or sports event at Verizon Arena, only one-half mile away. For cultural events, entertainment or shopping, explore the nearby River Market district. The campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is four miles away.Little Rock National Airport is five miles from the hotel. There are several restaurants and lounges in the area. Be sure to visit the Blues Bar, located in the lobby.


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Men's Health Management
Men, particularly Australian men, are notoriously poor at looking after their own health, or going to the doctor for regular checkups.
Unfortunately men are more prone to some illnesses than women, and this is probably due to genetic factors, but lifestyle decisions like smoking, poor diet and obesity, risk-taking behaviour, long-working hours, and not being prepared to "talk about problems", all contribute to a greater rate of some cancers, cardiac disease, strokes, depression and suicide.
As an urologist dealing with more specific men's health issues like erection problems, Peyronie's disease, prostate disease etc., Dr. Love is very interested in dealing with the "whole man" and only to happy to discuss and investigate these other men's health issues as well and, where necessary, direct his patients onto other appropriate specialists for help.
For example, the American Urological association, of which Dr. Love is a member, recommends the following checklist of things to be considered by an urologist / Men's health specialist for patients aged 50 - 69
Urology Specific
LUTS/BPH assessment
Prostate cancer screening / PSA
Check for Haematuria (blood in the urine)
Check for UTI
Urolithiasis (urinary stone disease)
Genitourinary pain
Dysuria (painful urination)/discharge
Contraception issues
Symptomatic Androgen (testosterone) Deficiency
Sexual activity/erectile function
Peyronie's disease
Full genitourinary exam including DRE
Urologic cancer awareness
Instruction in male hygiene/self-examination of testicles
General Men's Health Issues
Weight and blood pressure
BMI/Waist circumference
Physical activity/nutrition
Over The Counter medications/supplements and stimulants
Tobacco/alcohol/substance abuse
Sports and recreational safety/trauma
Review family history /risk factors
Mental health (suicide, depression, PTSD)
Cardio Vascular risk factors
Thyroid screening
Skin examination
Lipid and cholesterol profile
Diabetes screening
Colorectal disease/Fecal occult blood / Colorectal cancer screening
GORD (indigestion etc)
STD preventative measures
Metabolic assessment
? Vascular ultrasound to exclude AAA and CXR if history of smoking (from age 65)
Eye examination (intra-ocular pressure)
Testosterone deficiency / Replacement
The exact issues surrounding low testosterone and its relevance, and the confusion and safety concerns about testosterone replacement therapy, have made this a controversial topic in recent years.
Testosterone is a very important hormone in men, responsible not only for normal sex drive and sexual function, but also for energy levels, psychological well-being, muscle and bone strength, cognitive (brain) function, weight management, and involved in cholesterol, lipid and blodd sugar control.
Testosterone does decline with age, but there is no dramatic decline like a female menopause. At any age however, about 10% of men will have a testosterone level significantly lower than it should be at that age, and many of these will have symptoms or health issues related to that.
Appropriate testing and counseling is important, as is correct decisions on the prescribing and monitoring of the various forms of testosterone replacement.
Urologists, like Dr. Love, with an interest in Men's Health, can advise on testosterone related problems.


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You can find all of my articles including those on the now-closed Homeschool Mosaics site at Tactile View.org . The adventures of my life in the Dark Silence continues there with a few surprises, too. Follow along! I would love to see there.
I write in Home and School Mosaics posted recently about a story that shows how God pays attention to every little detail in our lives. One of my favorite verses came to life for me as God blessed us with Nala, so I had to share the story with all of my Home and School Mosaics readers, my blog readers, and Facebook friends and family. We have an awesomely loving God who cares for us so deeply that He loves to be in the midst of everything we do. All we have to do is ask. When we allow God to be a the focus of our lives, He provides not only blessings, but rich lessons that teach us more about Him and draw us closer. I have seen this again so brilliantly clear as I asked God to choose the best partner for me to guide me and love me. Please let me share it with you now.
This month on Home and School Mosaics I talk about culture. Most people know that there is a Deaf culture with that capital "D", but many ask if there is such as thing as DeafBlind culture. I have always said no because there aren't that many of us, and we seldom meet. A random happening on my Facebook newsfeed got me wondering if that is changing. We all search for our identities. For some, it is easy to find. For others, we go through life not quite fitting in anywhere. For the DeafBlind like me, we seem to be building something new, our own identity. It is a lifestyle based on touch. It is being called Pro-tactile. Come explore with me.
My monthly post is live today on Homeschool Mosaics. After losing my father just a week and a half before, Nala, my new guide dog, appeared at my door to brighten my world with her sweet personality. Find out about her home training experience which was new to me, but worked out perfectly. God always knows what is in store for us and has the perfect plan! Don't you just love that about Him? He loves us so much.
A new article of mine is on Homeschool Mosaics. This month was hard for me to write. I wasn't even sure if I should write it at all, but I already have a comment posted this morning that showed me that it was God telling me to share. I am glad I did. I know often you are busy and just read my FB post and like it, but seldom go and actually read my article. I understand that because you are just scrolling in between the tasks of your life. I sometimes do that, too, but I mostly read everything because I have more time, I guess. Please read and share this article if you will. I am sharing about grief and loss of loved ones. I know many have felt this pain and some I have read that have lost them in the last few weeks and days as I have. This one is in memory of my father, Dr. Joseph Aaron Kelley, Sr. I hope he would be proud. He always said that God often had us go through trying times, so that we could be used to help others in similar circumstances. Thank you, Daddy, for all your lessons. Thank you, Mama, Grace Kelley, for all of yours. I am a better person because you showed me Christ so often.
Perfect timing! My article about applying for a new guide dog has gone live on Home and School Mosaics! Why perfect timing? Well, the next stage in the process begins this Monday, February the 16th. The waiting is over! We and our fur babies get our own Valentine, Nala! Nala, from Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., is a 1 and 1/2 year old Goldador, Golden Retriever and Labrador mix. This means another article in the series will be lived beginning Monday. I am excited! Little Joe senses that something is up, but he isn't going anywhere. He will remain with me and continued to be loved just as much as always. Due to the goodness of business owners we know, Little Joe will also get "work" whenever he wants to because they have graciously told us that Little Joe is loved by them, too, and always welcome in their workplaces. I love that, and thank them from the bottom of my heart. Little Joe does, too, because he says he still wants to work. His heart is in it even if his body is slowing. Well, I hope you will read and enjoy this story series. There are a lot of emotions in this for us. As I am excited to bring in a new member of the family, I am heartbroken that it is time for my Joey to retire. Come along as I share, I don't think you will be disappointed. http://homeschoolmosaics.com/second-match-made-in-heaven/
Today on Home and School Mosaics, I share a story about a great servant with a heart of gold who happens to be Man's best friend, a dog. He is a hero for all, but to me he will always be my little fur baby, Darge. I share his story to honor Darge and celebrate his retirement of service. Through his story, you can learn a lot about great organizations such as Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., State Farm's Bomb and Arson program, Maine Specialty Dogs, and Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshall and what they do that is so important. Through Darge's story, you can also learn lessons that you can apply to your life, too, I think, if you will only look through eyes of love.
I had an article go live on my Home and School Mosaics magazine on Dec. 29. Well, I was still on Christmas break, so I couldn't post it. Today, it is back to work, so it is my first task of the day to post this article. Getting back to work after the break isn't easy, but I hope you enjoy my article about babies learning ASL making your first days back to a normal a little better. It seems many parents teach their babies ASL signs as well as Spanish or French numbers, colors, and basic words. I recently saw another story about a celebrity teaching her child ASL starting shortly after birth. It seems to be the thing to do. I got confused, though, when I met or consulted online with hearing parents with Deaf or DeafBlind children who were now afraid to teach their child ASL. The reasons were varied. I wanted to know if the reasons were valid or based on fear, so I did some research. This post is about what I learned and now want to recommend to all parents. Let me know what you think.
Don't Throw Out the Baby with ASL
I've learned lessons the hard way over the years, especially about education. Today, I share a few of those with you over at Home and School Mosaics. You may be an "expert" in education, a compassionate teacher, a parent of a unique student (they are all unique), or a struggling student like me, but I think my lessons learned the hard way might either rub you the wrong way or ring true as a bell. Regardless, with an open mind and heart, you might learn something or at leas see things in a different light. Read Experts Without Answers to find out.
My purpose in posting on Homeschool Mosaics was not to just brag about my younger son's wedding day (which you know we, parents like to do) because if you aren't involved in the wedding it can be boring hearing about it in great detail, but I wanted to give people a glimpse into my way of experiencing a memorable event, the hard work that tactile ASL interpreters have to do, and the importance of SSPs, interpreters, and people willing to understand the needs of the DeafBlind. I am sharing it now with you, my friends, in the hopes that you will enjoy it, too. Everybody told me they cried, which wasn't my intent LOL, but I will give you fair warning that some say you might need tissues handy.http://homeschoolmosaics.com/the-wedding/


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Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, the foundress of the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame. We are incredibly fortunate to have eight Sisters of the CND here at St. Jean's. In various and important capacities, our Sisters energetically lead our SJB High School community, steer our students toward great academic achievement, manage building operations and keep us true to our mission of "educating young women of diverse strengths and backgrounds while developing women of faith, service, leadership and empowering our young women to participate actively in the transformation of society for a more just world." I invite you to meet our Sisters and learn how they were called to serve and how they have dedicated their lives to education.
On the second Sunday after Christmas, in a small inner city church, an elderly woman and a young man brought up the end of the Communion line. The young man was having difficulty walking. It was clear he bore much neurological impairment, his facial expressions revealing a differently-abled person. After receiving the Body of Christ, he turned to go back to his seat. This took him directly in front of the Church's manger scene. As he passed it, he extended his shaky hand toward the statues of Mary, Joseph and Jesus and smiled.
A Moment for Grace
A Prayer for Refugees
God of our Wandering Ancestors,
Long have we known
That your heart is with the refugee:
That you were born into time
In a family of refugees
Fleeing violence in their homeland,
Who then gathered up their hungry child
And fled into alien country.
Their cry, your cry, resounds through the ages:
"Will you let me in?"
Give us hearts that break open
When our brothers and sisters turn to us
with that same cry.
Then surely all these things will follow:
Ears will no longer turn deaf to their voices.
Eyes will see a moment for grace instead of a threat.
Tongues will not be silenced but will instead advocate.
And hands will reach out—
working for peace in their homeland,
working for justice in the lands where they seek safe haven.
Lord, protect all refugees in their travels.
May they find a friend in me
And so make me worthy
Of the refuge I have found in you.


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Nappy Roots ft. Sabrina - Election Day
- Artist: Nappy Roots
- Track: Election Day ft. Sabrina
- Feat. Sabrina
- Producer: Geenome & Haywire
- Album: Promotional Single (Online Release Only)
With the upcoming presidential election in November, more and more hip-hop artists are starting to get political with their music. Adding their two cents (or would it be ten?) is Kentucky's premier rap group, the Nappy Roots. Assisted by singer Sabrina's soulful background vocals and Geenome & Haywire's epic, pounding beat, the Roots are looking forward to Election Day. Although the Bluegrass State quintet is quick to point out their major issues with government, from the Patriot Act and racial inequalities to the ban on public school prayer, they do not endorse any particular candidate. In the end, the message is loud and clear: choose wisely.


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By: Mary
Two summers ago Patrick brought home a tiny squirming Australian Shepherd puppy from Iowa that quickly won my affection and became the perfect canine companion for me. In my eyes he could do no wrong, and I told him so on a daily basis. Right before Christmas, my dog was hit by a car and died of internal injuries.
After he died, I vowed that I would never get another dog again. Even the sight of dogs bothered me. I was well aware that the family dog, Bounder, was expecting his offspring.
But I was convinced that having another dog would be too hard. While I was away in New York, Bounder disappeared under the porch into a little den like space that nobody could get to. It was evident that she had given birth judging from the sounds of a yelping puppy. A month went by with her hidden in her hole, only coming out for food and water. I came back home still adamant that I had no interest in whatever was business going on under the porch. Finally the yelping stopped and we wondered if she had died. Indeed, this was not hard too imagine as she is 11 years old in dog years which means about 70 in people years. Last Sunday morning I took the time to investigate and checked the doghouse that my brother, Robert had procured out of an old broken freezer.
As you can see, it's a pretty hard scramble house with a camping mat draped over the top for extra insulation. Personally, I call it the dog trailer house. Although I disdain it, Bounder must not, for I discovered that she was contentedly sprawled in it with just one lone puppy. For all we know, she may have had more, please do remember though that she is 70-something in dog years. 70 year old animals and people have every right to eat their new offspring I suppose. So if she did pack in a bit of extra puppy protein, please don't judge her.
After collective communal agreement, the puppy is now named Fig. Fig is a funny little guy, and has a curved spine. My brother, Patrick took him to the local vets house and found out that he has scoliosis. Patrick said that when he was at the vets house Fig was yapping away with bravado at the vet's big dogs. That's just what his dad would have done too.
Scoliosis doesn't stop him from scampering about though!
I still think about Fig's dad a lot. Sometimes I dream about him dying, and once in awhile thoughts of him still make me cry. But when I see Fig I forget about never wanting a dog again. He makes me squeal with delight, and I am thinking that maybe eventually we are going to be friends….
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Spring supports more than one view resolver. This is called chain resolving or overriding specific views in certain circumstances. Chaining view resolvers is simple just adding more than one resolver to application context and, order property can be used to specify an order. The higher the order property of view, the later the view resolver will be positioned in the chain.
Here we have chain of view resolvers consists of two resolvers:
InternalResourceViewResolver: It is always automatically positioned as the last resolver in the chain) and
XmlViewResolver: It is for specifying Excel views (which are not supported by the InternalResourceViewResolver):
<bean id="jspViewResolver" class="org.springframework.web.servlet.view.InternalResourceViewResolver"> <property name="viewClass" value="org.springframework.web.servlet.view.JstlView"/> <property name="prefix" value="/WEB-INF/jsp/"/> <property name="suffix" value=".jsp"/> </bean> <bean id="excelViewResolver" class="org.springframework.web.servlet.view.XmlViewResolver"> <property name="order" value="1"/> <property name="location" value="/WEB-INF/simpleviews.xml"/> </bean>
<beans> <bean name="report" class="org.springframework.example.ReportExcelView"/> </beans>
If a specific view resolver does not result in a view, Spring will inspect the context to see if other view resolvers are configured. If there are additional view resolvers, it will continue to inspect them. If not, it will throw an Exception.


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Warm Soda Prompts Rant From Customer
A Bremerton woman, incensed at a store owner for selling her a warm soda, was arrested Tuesday after she refused to leave the issue alone.
The 49-year-old bought a soda from Handy Andy's Market along the 4800 block of Highway 303 in East Bremerton at 2:44 p.m. She opened the drink at the counter, then complained to the 61-year-old store owner that the drink was warm, according to Kitsap County Sheriff's Office reports.
The suspect said the owner gave her permission to get another soda, but the owner claimed she told the woman to get a cup of ice instead.
When the woman tried to open a second drink, the owner took it from her. The woman then started screaming at the owner about the drink being warm. The owner called 911.
When the deputy arrived, the woman continued to yell at the owner and told the deputy she was mistreated by the owner. The deputy told the suspect numerous times to take her soda and leave, but the woman refused.
She was arrested on suspicion of trespassing, and a deputy took her to jail. Bail was set at $500.


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Common sense risk management. Experienced risk taker (underwriter)
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Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: "army ruler"
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Hal, Harald, Haralds, Haroldo, Harrell, Harry,
Heraldo, Herlad, Herold, Herrold, Herrick, Herryck
Harold TV and Movie Quotes:
"Harold, I'm gonna be on television."
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
"… the driver's name was Harold Lloyd. Like the film star,
but no relation." I, Robot (2004)
"Harry's getting old. They should start calling him
Harold Potter." Funny People (2009)
Famous people named Harold or its variations
1. Harold Perrineau (b. 1963), American actor
2. Harold Faltermeyer (b. 1952), German musician
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Home/ Historical Writings / Church & Denominational History / James Aitken Wylie / The History of Protestantism
The History of Protestantism
by 'James Aitken Wylie'
Book 3 John Huss and the Hussite Wars
Chapter 10 The trial of Jerome
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The Trial of Jerome Spirit and Eloquence of his Defense Expresses his Sorrow for his Recantation Horrors of his Imprisonment Admiration awakened by his Appearance Letter of Secretary Poggio Interview with the Cardinal of Florence
WHEN the accusations were communicated to Jerome, he refused to reply to them in prison; he demanded to be heard in public. With this request his judges deemed it expedient to comply; and on May 23rd, 1416, he was taken to the cathedral church, where the Council had assembled to proceed with his cause. [1]
The Fathers feared exceedingly the effect of the eloquence of their prisoner, and they strove to limit him in his defenses to a simple "Yes" or "No." "What injustice! What cruelty!" exclaimed Jerome. "You have held me shut up three hundred and forty days in a frightful prison, in the midst of filth, noisomeness, stench, and the utmost want of everything. You then bring me out before you, and lending an ear to my mortal enemies, you refuse to hear me. If you be really wise men, and the lights of the world, take care not to sin against justice. As for me, I am only a feeble mortal; my life is but of little importance; and when I exhort you not to deliver an unjust sentence, I speak less for myself than for you."
The uproar that followed these words drowned his further utterance. The furious tempest by which all around him were shaken left him untouched. As stands the rock amid the weltering waves, so stood Jerome in the midst of this sea of passion. His face breathing peace, and lighted up by a noble courage, formed a prominent and pleasant picture amid the darkened and scowling visages that filled the hall. When the storm had subsided it was agreed that he should be fully heard at the sitting of the 26th of May.
On that day he made his defense in an oration worthy of his cause, worthy of the stage on which he pleaded it, and of the death by which he was to seal it. Even his bitterest enemies could not withhold the tribute of their admiration at the subtlety of his logic, the resources of his memory, the force of his argument, and the marvelous powers of his eloquence. With great presence of mind he sifted every accusation preferred against him, admitting what was true and rebutting what was false. He varied his oration, now with a pleasantry so lively as to make the stern faces around him relax into a smile, [2] now with a sarcasm so biting that straightway the smile was changed into rage, and now with a pathos so melting that something like "dewy pity" sat upon the faces of his judges. "Not once," says Poggio of Florence, the secretary, "during the whole time did he express a thought which was unworthy of a man of worth." But it was not for life that he appeared to plead; for life he did not seem to care. All this eloquence was exerted, not to rescue himself from the stake, but to defend and exalt his cause.
Kneeling down in presence of the Council before beginning his defense, he earnestly prayed that his heart and mouth might be so guided as that not one false or unworthy word should fall from him. Then turning to the assembly he reviewed the long roll of men who had stood before unrighteous tribunals, and been condemned, though innocent; the great benefactors of the pagan world, the heroes and patriots of the Old Dispensation, the Prince of martyrs, Jesus Christ, the confessors of the New Dispensation all had yielded up their life in the cause of righteousness, and by the sentence of mistaken or prejudiced judges. He next recounted his own manner of life from his youth upward; reviewed and examined the charges against him; exposed the prevarications of the witnesses, and, finally, recalled to the minds of his judges how the learned and holy doctors of the primitive Church had differed in their sentiments on certain points, and that these differences had tended to the explication rather than the ruin of the faith.
The Council was not unmoved by this address; it awoke in some breasts a sense of justice we cannot say pity, for pity Jerome did not ask and not a few expressed their astonishment that a man who had been shut up for months in a prison, where he could see neither to read nor to write, should yet be able to quote so great a number of authorities and learned testimonies in support of his opinions. [3] The Council forgot that it had been promised,
Jerome at his former appearance before the Council had subscribed to the justice of Huss's condemnation. He bitterly repented of this wrong, done in a moment of cowardice, to a master whom he venerated, and he cannot close without an effort to atone for it. [5] "I knew him from his childhood," said he, speaking of Huss; "he was a most excellent man, just and holy. He was condemned not-withstanding his innocence. He has ascended to heaven, like Elias, in the midst of flames, and from thence he will summon his judges to the dread tribunal of Christ. I also I am ready to die. I will not recoil before the torments which are prepared for me by my enemies and false witnesses, who will one day have to render an account of their impostures before the
great God whom nothing can deceive." [6]
The Council was visibly agitated. Some desired to save the life of a man so learned and eloquent. The spectacle truly was a grand one. Pale, enfeebled by long and rigorous confinement, and loaded with fetters, he yet compelled the homage of those before whom he stood, by his intellectual and moral grandeur. He stood in the midst of the Council, greater than it, throwing its assembled magnificence into the shade by his individual glory, and showing himself more illustrious by his virtues and sufferings than they by their stars and miters. Its princes and doctors felt humbled and abashed in presence of their own prisoner.
But in the breast of Jerome there was no feeling of self-exaltation. If he speaks of himself it is to accuse himself.
"Of all the sins," he continued, "that I have committed since my youth, none weighs so heavily on my mind, and causes me such poignant remorse, as that which I committed in this fatal place, when I approved of the iniquitous sentence recorded against Wicliffe, and against the holy martyr John Huss, my master and my friend. Yes, I confess it from my heart, and declare with horror that I disgracefully quailed when, through a dread of death, I condemned their doctrines. I therefore supplicate Almighty God to deign to pardon me my sins, and this one in particular, the most heinous of all. [7] You condemned Wicliffe and Huss, not because they shook the faith, but because they branded with reprobation the scandals of the clergy their pomp, their pride, and their luxuriousness."
These words were the signal for another tumult in the assembly. The Fathers shook with anger. From all sides came passionate exclamations. "He condemns himself. What need have we of further proof? The most obstinate of heretics is before us."
Lifting up his voice which, says Poggio, "was touching, clear, and sonorous, and his gesture full of dignity" Jerome resumed: "What! do you think that I fear to die? You have kept me a whole year in a frightful dungeon, more horrible than death. You have treated me more cruelly than Saracen, Turk, Jew, or Pagan, and my flesh has literally rotted off my bones alive; and yet I make no complaint, for lamentation ill becomes a man of heart and spirit, but I cannot but express my astonishment at such great barbarity towards a Christian."
The clamor burst out anew, and the sitting closed in confusion. Jerome was carried back to his dungeon, where he experienced more rigorous. treatment than ever. His feet, his hands, his arms were loaded with fetters. This severity was not needed for his safe-keeping, and could have been prompted by nothing but a wish to add to his torments. [8]
Admiration of his splendid talents made many of the bishops take an interest in his fate. They visited him in his prison, and conjured him to retract. "Prove to me from the Scriptures," was Jerome's reply to all these importunities, "that I am in error." The Cardinal of Florence, Zabarella, sent for him, [9] and had a lengthened conversation with him. He extolled the choice gifts with which he had been enriched; he dwelt on the great services which these gifts might enable him to render to the Church, and on the brilliant career open to him, would he only reconcile himself to the Council; he said that there was no office of dignity, and no position of influence, to which he might not aspire, and which he was not sure to win, if he would but return to his spiritual obedience; and was it not, he asked, the height of folly to throw away all these splendid opportunities and prospects by immolating himself on the heretic's pile? But Jerome was not moved by the words of the cardinal, nor dazzled by the brilliant offers he made him. He had debated that matter with himself in prison, in tears and agonies, and he had made up his mind once for all. He had chosen the better part. And so he replied to this tempter in purple as he had done to those in lawn, "Prove to me from the Holy Writings that I am in error, and I will abjure it."
"The Holy Writings!" scornfully replied the cardinal; "is everything then to be judged by them? Who can understand them till the Church has interpreted them?"
"What do I heal?" cried Jerome; "are the traditions of men more worthy of faith than the Gospel of our Savior? Paul did not exhort those to whom he wrote to listen to the traditions of men, but said, 'Search the Scriptures.'"
"Heretic," said the cardinal, fixing his eyes upon him and regarding him with looks of anger, "I repent having pleaded so long with you. I see that you are urged on by the devil." [10] Jerome was remanded to his prison.
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Taj Hotels Resorts expands into Kashmir
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces has announced its first venture into Jammu and Kashmir with the opening of Vivanta by Taj-Srinagar this month.
Vivanta by Taj is a hip, modern and stylish hotel brand with Taj's hallmark high standards and warm hospitality. Bringing the portfolio to 20 hotels across India, this launch, which is a management contract between Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces and SAIFCO Hill Crest Hotels, marks Taj's expansion into Northern India.
The Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir stated that this positive development will further enhance tourism in the state. According to Taj Executive Director, Abhijit Mukerji, it is also setting the pace for the pioneering of "new and unique destinations."
Located on Kralsangri Hill, Vivanta by Taj – Srinagar, Kashmir offers panoramic views of stunning snow-clad mountains in the winter, the famous Tulip Garden in the summer, and the Dal Lake – popularly known as the Jewel in the Crown of the Kashmir Valley. Situated 20km from the city's new airport, the six acre property has 89 rooms, each with its own private balcony and breathtaking views of the valley.
There are a range of options for those wishing to explore the state, with its natural beauty, elegant Mughal gardens, beautiful lakes, historical monuments and golf courses. Shikara rides on the scenic Dal Lake, trout fishing or water-skiing are all available to guests, as well as day-treks through the mountains which promise to be a delight throughout the year.
Signature treatments are offered at the Jiva Spa or you ccan enjoy the range of dining options on offer. Latitude, the coffee shop, offers international contemporary cuisines and Jade Dragon, the resort's specialist Chinese restaurant, presents an assortment of favourites, with a vibrant twist. A perfect amalgamation of work and play, the hotel also consists of high-tech meeting rooms, a well equipped business centre and retail spaces.
Vivanta by Taj is a 5-star hospitality brand positioned in the upper-upscale segment and is a part of Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces. Currently comprised of 19 hotels in India and the Indian Ocean region, Vivanta by Taj incorporates hotels in key metropolitan areas as well as popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Sri Lanka & the Maldives.
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LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The Covenant softball team earned its second extra-inning win of the year in game one, 6-5, and then completed a doubleheader sweep of Sewanee with a 8-0 victory in five innings on Tuesday afternoon.
Covenant (9-11) is 2-0 in extra-inning games on the year and earned its first doubleheader sweep since Feb. 24. The Lady Scots move to 12-1 all-time against Sewanee (1-8).
GAME ONE: Covenant 6, Sewanee 5 (8 innings)
Covenant raced out to a 5-0 lead, but Sewanee rallied and tied the game before a throwing error in the bottom of the eighth inning allowed the Lady Scots to score the winning run in a 6-5 victory.
The offense produced five runs over the first two innings for Covenant as the hosts built a 5-0 lead. A fielding error in the first inning allowed Carlin Labuzan to score and then the Lady Scots scored four times in the second inning to take the five-run lead. All five runs in the second inning came with two outs, with the big hit coming off the bat of Labuzan as she laced a bases-loaded double that plated three runs. Labuzan later scored on another Sewanee error to make it 5-0.
The momentum began to shift in the fourth as Sewanee broke through. The visiting Tigers put runners on in each of the first three innings, but capitalized in the fourth when Jackie O'Reilly launched a two-out, grand slam over the left field fence to cut the Covenant lead to 5-4. In the fifth inning, an RBI double by Katie Bender knotted the score at 5-5.
Covenant loaded the bases in the bottom of the fifth, but would not be able to score. The Lady Scots also put runners in scoring position in the sixth and seventh innings, but were not able to regain the lead.
With the international tiebreaker in effect in extras, Sewanee was not able to score as Covenant starter Carsyn Stone got a pop up and a ground out to end the threat. In the home half of the eighth, Covenant had runners at second and third with two outs. Faith Manning hit a grounder up the middle that was snagged by Sewanee pitcher O'Reilly, but O'Reilly's throw to first was wild and Manning beat the effort from first baseman Caroline Sweetin to allow Schmitt to score the winning run.
Shade Epes went 3-for-3 with a run, while Labuzan was 2-for-5 with three RBIs. Stone (4-5) got the win as she went seven innings and allowed one run on seven hits, while also going 2-for-4 with a run scored at the plate.
O'Reilly (1-6) suffered the loss after going 4.2 innings. O'Reilly went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs at the plate.
GAME TWO: Covenant 8, Sewanee 0
Late offense was the key in an 8-0 game two victory as Covenant scored three runs in the second and five in the fourth to pull away for the five-inning victory.
Shade Epes drove in three runs and went 2-for-3, while Shelby Ralston and Kirsten Aanensen also had two hits apiece.
Covenant took advantage of a pair of Sewanee errors in the second inning to score three runs. Erika Mast delivered an RBI fielder's choice, and a two-base error by Sewanee third baseman Charlesy Shirey off the bat of Epes allowed Mast and Madyson Gibbins to score and make it 3-0.
In the fourth, Covenant loaded the bases with one out and Epes drove all three runners home with her double to right-center field to make it 6-0. Schmitt added an RBI ground out and Ralston hit a shot past the third baseman into left field for an RBI single for an 8-0 lead.
Those runs were more than enough for the Covenant pitching staff. Sarah Huskey (3-1) was solid again in the circle as she allowed just two hits in four innings of work with three strikeouts. Joni Johnson wrapped up the win with a scoreless fifth inning.
Sweetin (0-3) got the loss in her start for Sewanee.
Covenant gets back into USA South play on Friday with a doubleheader at Huntingdon. First pitch of game one in Montgomery, Ala., is set for 2 p.m. EST.
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Have you tried yarn paintings yet? The combination of yarn, glue, and paint makes it an especially fun and tactile art activity for kids. Plus the three-dimensional aspect makes it stand apart from most kids' painting projects.
I first wrote about yarn paintings a few years ago (this is mostly a repost) and they are well worth doing. The idea is from MaryAnn Kohl's book, Art with Anything: 52 Weeks of Fun Using Everyday Stuff.
Here's a video showing Yarn Art Painting in action! And don't forget to scroll down to get the step-by-step instructions.
Yarn Paintings with Kids
- Mat board (tagboard, card stock, poster board, or cardboard would work as well)
- Yarn
- Scissors
- White glue
- Tempera paint
First we cut our yarn into shorter pieces. Then we dipped the yarn pieces into a bowl of glue and arranged them on a piece of mat board.
We left them to dry overnight.
The glue-soaked yarn dried hard to create a really neat textural base for our painting. It was fun to paint over and between the yarn lines with our paint.
Maia tried painting with two paint brushes at once to mix the colors.
And then she moved on to painting with her hands over and between the yarn lines. (And then taking her paint-covered hands over to the easel to make hand prints.)
We both loved this yarn project! I highly recommend it!
More yarn art ideas for kids
- Yarn Painting and Printing with Liquid Watercolors
- String Blots with the Toddler Art Group
- Action Painting Wrapping Paper with Yarn
- Yarn and Ribbon Suncatchers
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Gardaí targetting crime gangs says Shatter
THE recent CSO figures showing an increase in crime were "from 2006 to 2010 and not under our government", according to Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence.
The Minister was speaking at Monday's launch of the three year strategic plan for the Irish Prison Service in Portlaoise.
"The figures for 2011 show that crime is down but that there are increased burglaries. Gardaí are targetting criminal gangs and areas of growth are being targetted by the Garda Comissioner", he said.
When asked whether Gardaí will be able to cope in light of three districts in Laois/Offaly being without a chief superintendent, the Minister said that there are 13,600 members of the Gardaí.
"There is now a difficulty with improved road networks of travelling gangs. Gardaí have been vigourously targetting gangs and there have been a number of successful arrests".
Regarding the position of a chief superintendent for Laois Offaly, the Minister said that a number of promotions were made recently and to look out for further promotions.
On the closure of rural Garda stations, Minister Shatter said that more information would be available in the Garda Commissioner's report which is due out in mid November.


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Teacher Wins $335,000 'Genius' Award
A teacher who helped develop an innovative public-school program in New York City was named last week as one of the 32 "outstandingly talented and promising individuals'' to receive fellowships this year from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Deborah Meier, director of Central Park East Secondary School in East Harlem, is the first precollegiate educator to be selected for the honor, which has come to be known popularly as the "genius'' award.
She will receive $335,000 over the next five years from the Chicago-based foundation, which makes no stipulations on how the money must be used.
The MacArthur Fellowships, first offered in 1981, are selected through a system of anonymous nominators paid by the foundation to submit the names of preeminent individuals in various fields of endeavor. The generous five-year stipend is meant to free the recipients from financial concerns that might hinder their creativity.
In announcing this year's awards, the foundation singled out Ms. Meier's work in establishing an alternative public elementary school, which is now part of a nationwide coalition of schools trying to put into practice the educational theories of Theodore R. Sizer, chairman of the department of education at Brown University.
Ms. Meier has said that "schooling should not consist just of covering the curriculum in 45-minute blocks, but of tackling the difficult task of understanding the subject matter.''
The goal of the school, she said, is to teach students "the love of learning'' and "how to use their minds well.''
In 1985, after having helped set up two other alternative elementary schools, Ms. Meier became the director of Central Park East, a predominantly minority school with 150 students in grades 7 and 8. Plans call for the school to eventually be expanded to include 500 students from grade 7 through high school.
This year, the MacArthur Foundation awarded grants of from $150,000 to $375,000, based on the recipient's age.
Other recipients included the literary and social critic Irving Howe, editor of Dissent magazine; Muriel Sutherland Snowden, co-founder of the self-help organization Freedom House, which has involved itself with several educational issues, including school desegregation; and William Julius Wilson, chairman of the University of Chicago's sociology department and a researcher cited for his work on race relations and the black underclass.
The 56-year-old Ms. Meier said last week that she had not determined how she would use the award.
"People have asked me whether I would quit teaching,'' she said. "I think that's a funny question. I do what I do because I enjoy it, not because I'd rather be a researcher.''
"The question is how to use the award so what we're doing here can become more effective,'' she said.--K.G.
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McLaren has taken the roof off of its hot-selling 570S supercar.
On Wednesday, McLaren unveiled the new 2018 570S Spider ahead of its official world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month.
With a starting price of $US208,000, the 570S Spider is the most affordable open air McLaren to date.
However, don't be fooled into believing the Spider's folding hardtop has somehow made it less of a McLaren.
Like all McLaren supercars these days, the Spider is built around an ultra-strong MonoCell II carbon fibre passenger compartment and features a fully adjustable suspension.
For the 570S, the McLaren's folding hard top can open or close in just 15 seconds and can operate at up to 25 mph.
The Spider is powered by a 562 horsepower 3.8 litre, twin turbocharged V8 engine mated to a quick shifting 7-speed twin-clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels — the same setup found in its coupe sibling.
McLaren claims the Spider can hit 60 mph in a conservative 3.1 seconds and a reach a top speed of 204 mph with the top up. Both figures match that of the 570S coupe. With the roof retracted, the Spider's top speed drops to 196 mph.
"The McLaren 570S Spider is a convertible without compromise," McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt said in a statement. "Its mid-engined layout and carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis guarantee the same thrilling dynamic performance and exceptional driver involvement enjoyed in a 570S coupe, but with the added attraction of roof-down motoring."
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Thought that I'd give you all a tease after writing about how L'Escalier came to be in my previous post- From my Blackened Mind: Dark Days. I really hope you like it! Enjoy!
Warning: There is some profanity and sexual situations in this story. This is your forewarning.
Teaser from L'Escalier du Diable
Written by J. Marie Ravenshaw
The incessant clack, clack, clack, of Ronnie's boots grated on Jenna's nerves. She'd been to a couple BDSM clubs in the States. There was no alcohol allowed, rules were enforced. Here, she wasn't so sure.
"Ronnie, I'm gettin' nervous."
Ronnie stopped dead in her tracks. She turned around and cupped Jenna's cheek in the palm of her hand. "Why? There's no reason to be nervous. You're with me. No one can mess with my property unless I give them permission and I'm not giving permission."
Jenna searched Ronnie's eyes. When she was satisfied with what she saw there, she nodded and said, "I trust ya' Ronnie."
Ronnie dropped her hand. "Alright then, let's go and see what this club is all about."
She spun on her heel as she grabbed onto Jenna's hand and continued the walk down the dark alleyway.
There was no line, just a darkened alley with one lit light bulb above a non-descript door. Next to the door was a brass plaque that read: L'ESCALIER DU DIABLE. With exception to the dripping and scurrying noises of the cobblestoned passage, it was silent as the grave.
Jenna gestured to the door. "Dis' can't be it."
Ronnie turned toward her, hands on hips. "And why not?"
Jenna sighed, shaking her head she mumbled, "Jus' don't seem right."
"What doesn't seem right?"
"Jus' don't feel right."
"C'mon Jen, how's it supposed to feel? Comfortable? Like every other club in the U.S.? Got news for ya' babe, we're not in the U.S. We're on foreign soil, it's gonna feel different."
"I'll take yer' word for it."
On that note, Ronnie raised her hand and knocked sharply on the door. She was just about to knock again when a peep hole on the door slid open and framed a pair of the bluest eyes Jenna had ever seen.
A deep masculine voice reverberated against the door, "Qui se trouve présent?"
"Mon nom est Ronnie et c'est Jenna mon soumis." Ronnie said this as she gestured to Jenna.
"Que voulez-vous?"
She smiled coyly and practically purred, "Nous sommes venus pour jouer entièrement des États-Unis."
He laughed, a rich baritone that just made you want to laugh with him, "Ah…donc vous êtes l'américain. Parlez-vous le français couramment?"
"Un petit peu, pouvez-vous parler l'anglais s'il vous plaît?"
"Oui," his eyes darted toward Jenna. In a heavily accented voice he said, "Hallo ma petit." then closed the peep hole. Ronnie glanced back at Jenna and shrugged.
The door opened. The man smiled coyly, showcasing a dimple in his right cheek. He was tanned from head to toe. His chestnut hair was tucked behind his ears. In a sweeping motion the man gestured them in as he asked, "Are you both ready to walk the staircase of the demon?"
Jenna's eyes scanned him from head to toe. The man had almost nothing on at all. All he wore was a black leather kilt with nail head accents. He really didn't need to wear anything at all. He was chiseled from head to toe, but not overly so. From his pecks to his well defined six pack, his toned thigh and calf muscles…it was very apparent that this man loved his body.
Ronnie raised her brow and smiled seductively as she stepped into the doorway, "But of course we're ready." she trailed a fingernail across his chest as she passed. He watched every move she made, his eyes finally fixated on her back side as she disappeared into the darkened hall.
Jenna hesitated outside the door. The man noticed and held out his hand. "Come ma petit, we won't bite unless you ask for us to." He flashed his pearly whites.
Jenna bit her lip, wringing her hands. She knew better than to touch another person. She was to answer to Ronnie and only Ronnie.
Ronnie finally noticed that Jenna wasn't following her. She glanced at the doorman, who upon noticing her, immediately pulled back his outstretched hand. Ronnie held out her hand as she glared at the man, "C'mon Jen, we're goin' inside now."
Jenna ducked her head and placed her hand in Ronnie's. Ronnie gave her hand a little squeeze and tugged her forward. With that little gesture, Jenna exhaled a breath that she wasn't aware she'd been holding. The man flashed a quick grin and flattened himself against the open door.
As they passed, he looked into Jenna's eyes and said, "Soyez bienvenus à l'escalier du démon…où vous vivrez votre fantaisie pour toujours…" His eyes flashed a deep, fathomless black. She blinked, shook her head, and stared back at him. His eyes were the bright blue she had seen just moments ago. 'Jus' seeing things…nerves.' Ronnie continued dragging Jenna down the stairway as the man's salacious laughter echoed down the rough stone stairway after them.
'Toujours means always, right? Or is it forever? Jus' what have we gotten ourselves into?'
The stairway was lit with dim candlelight in rough hewn alcoves, but there was no light at the end of the tunnel that they could see. It seemed as if the stairway would never end. Jenna's eyes darted around, instinctively looking for an exit. The walls seemed to be closing in around her.
Jenna's heart was racing, her breathing was shallow, and her palms were moist against Ronnie's. She couldn't shake the feeling that they were trapped. Ronnie must have noticed that she was panicking because she stopped abruptly and pushed Jenna against the jagged stone wall.
Jenna's eyes darted everywhere, looking around and right through Ronnie. Ronnie cupped both of her cheeks and forced Jenna to look her in the eyes. "Jen…Jen breathe! Look at me!"
Jenna was shaking, her upper lip glistened in the dim candlelight and her knees threatened to give out. "Jen!! Look at me!" Ronnie reared back and slapped Jenna across the face, hard. "SNAP OUT OF IT JEN!" Jenna gazed into Ronnie's eyes. She was biting her lip, and had tears streaming down her face. Ronnie gently brushed her fingers along Jenna's jawline. "Come back to me Jen."
"I'm…'ere…Ronnie," Jenna said between sobs.
Ronnie smiled and wiped the tears away from her friend's cheek. "Good…good hun. Glad to have you back. I think I know what you need."
Ronnie shushed Jenna and started to dig into her bag. She pulled out the black locking cuffs and chain. "You need to feel safe, and I know how I can do that."
Ronnie backed off and commanded, "On your knees, arms out, wrists up."
Jenna's eyes widened before she said, "Yes mistress." Jenna ducked her head and fell to her knees on a rough stone stair. She held her arms out with her wrists turned up. Ronnie fastened one cuff and then the other.
The roughened material of the cuffs digging into her sensitive skin sent a shiver up and down Jenna's spine. She smiled as she heard the familiar click and the tinkling of metal on metal. Ronnie wrapped her fingers around the chain that connected Jenna's wrists.
"Do you hear that?"
Jenna almost looked up at Ronnie, but caught herself before she lifted her eyes, "Mistress?"
"Shh! Listen…" Ronnie whispered.
Jenna strained to hear what Ronnie was hearing but to no avail. She didn't hear a thing.
"We must be getting close. Let's get moving, now!" Ronnie tugged the chain roughly and pulled Jenna off balance causing her to lunge forward.
Ronnie pulled the chain taut and prevented Jenna from falling flat on her face. When Jenna was safely on her own two feet, Ronnie stepped down a step and tugged the chain. "Come now slave, we'll see what this club is all about."
Jenna exhaled slowly and followed Ronnie. Her eyes stayed glued to the floor in front of her. Ronnie was right though, they must have been getting closer. She finally heard what Ronnie was hearing. The further they went, the louder the pulsing sound became. A red light flashed on the stone walls ahead of them.
With each step they took, the trance music became louder, the bass reverberated through their bodies. Ronnie looked back at Jenna and smiled. Remembering herself, Jenna ducked her head. "No it's alright. You can look at me."
Jenna's eyes slowly rolled up to meet Ronnie's sparkling baby blues. "We are here for a good time. You will, however, be obedient to me. You will answer to me and only me. You will treat everyone that addresses you before me as if they do NOT exist. Do you understand me?"
"Yes Mistress."
Ronnie nodded. "Good. You remember the word, right?"
"Yes mistress."
They stood at the foot of the stairway. The walls surrounding them were so thick with condensation that they were dripping and forming a puddle beneath their feet. The pumping music was so loud that they weren't able to hear each other. Ronnie tugged the chain and cocked her head to the right.
She led Jenna toward the music and into one of the largest caves she had ever seen. They stood motionless in the massive rough hewn stone archway gazing over the crowd.
The strobe lights bounced off faces, limbs, naked flesh, chains gleaming. It seemed as if the crowd was one big writhing body, all undulating, moving at the same time.
Jenna stood there, mouth agape. The beat of the music coupled with the sight of the crowd caused a familiar tightening low in her body. One glance toward Ronnie and she knew she felt the same way.
Ronnie turned toward Jenna as if in slow motion. Her eyes widened, she lifted a trembling hand to her brow, swiping the glimmering stray hairs out of her face she mouthed, "Oh…My…God."
Jenna just nodded and swallowed visibly. The smell of sweat, leather, cologne, the distinctive smell of sex, and a faint metallic scent that lingered on the back of your tongue, wafted to their noses. It was…intoxicating.
Jenna exhaled a long shaky breath. She looked to her right and noticed a bar. She turned back toward Ronnie who lifted her hand in a drinking motion and raised a questioning brow. Jenna nodded in response.
Ronnie still gripped the chain between Jenna's aching wrists as they walked up to the bar. Ronnie raised her brow at the bartender -who wasn't wearing much more than the doorman- and started to raise her hand.
She would have ordered her normal vodka tonic but was surprised when the bartender flashed his gleaming white smile and placed two flaming shots on the bar in front of her.
She looked up at him, pursing her lips and knitting her brow. He shrugged with his hands out, a "wasn't me" gesture. He stood there watching, waiting. Jenna looked down the length of the bar and noticed that all the patrons had the same drink.
Ronnie shrugged, released her grip on the chain, and handed Jenna a flaming shot. They lifted their glasses and looked back at the bartender who then encouraged them to drink it with a smile and a flick of his wrist. They blew out the flame, and tossed it back.
Jenna closed her eyes at the taste of it, pure ambrosia. It tasted like cherries, lingering on your tongue, climbing down your throat. It burned going down, but it was a good burn. She sucked at her teeth, tongue…she couldn't get enough. One word echoed throughout her mind…More.
She slowly opened her eyes, licking her lips. She looked to the bartender who raised a brow, smiling seductively. He shook his finger in the air and mouthed, "No."
Jenna stared at him in wide-eyed disbelief…she needed more. He put up one finger and mouthed, "One."
She turned to Ronnie who looked just as dumbfounded as she felt. Ronnie reached out, grabbed onto the chain, and pulled Jenna toward her. Her eyes dropped down to Jenna's lips. Jenna licked her full, pouty lips slowly in anticipation, a silent invitation. Jenna's breath left her as Ronnie quickly leaned in and captured her lips with her own.
She played over Jenna's lips masterfully, starting her exploration softly. Then it changed, becoming desperate. She couldn't get enough, had to have more. Ronnie pressed her curves against Jenna and pinned her cuffed arms between them. A soft moan escaped Jenna, her eyes clamped shut tightly.
Ronnie sucked at Jenna's lower lip, nipping. Tilting her head to the side, her tongue slid past Jenna's lips. Ronnie's hands caressed Jenna's arms. Jenna shuddered in response, her eyes fluttering.
Their tongues met. Dancing, swirling, twisting, and exploring each other's mouths. The cherry flavor was faint, but still present; they fed upon it, as if they would consume each other. Tasting each other fully, they sucked the sweet ambrosial liquid from tongues, teeth, lapping at the roof of each other's mouths.
Ronnie pulled back slightly as her hands crept toward the nape of Jenna's neck. Jenna, feeling her pull away, latched onto Ronnie's lower lip. Ronnie grabbed onto Jenna's ponytail and tugged roughly, breaking her seal. Jenna gasped, her neck bent at an uncomfortable angle.
Ronnie leaned forward and licked up Jenna's throat languorously and nipped at her chin. Ronnie's warm breath fluttered against her ear as she whispered in a roughened voice, "You forget yourself, slave."
"Yes mistress." Jenna breathed. Ronnie abruptly let her go, causing Jenna to stumble forward. Jenna turned back toward Ronnie, her chest heaving, eyelids fluttering, heart racing.
"Don't let it happen again." A slow smiled curled her lip, "Now, let's dance."
Ronnie handed the bartender her massive leather bag. She turned back to Jenna and wrapped her fingers around the silver chain to lead Jenna to the dance floor.
The crowd seemed to part as Ronnie led Jenna into the writhing masses. Her hips swayed to the electronic beat, her free arm moving back and forth in the air. Jenna's eyes were transfixed on Ronnie's ass, completely hypnotized by its rhythmic sway.
Ronnie turned around and pulled the chain slowly toward her. She leaned into Jenna and yelled, "I'm gonna let go, dance! Have fun!"
Jenna nodded. All she wanted to do was dance; to fall into the rhythm, the beat, the crowd. She closed her eyes and swayed, letting the music move her. The people around them writhing, undulating, and brushing up against them.
They danced until they were sore, sweat beading on their faces, hair sticking to their necks. Jenna's sweat slick body slid against the thin vinyl of the cat suit, her nipples hardened to the point of pain, she unzipped the front a few inches; the sensations were just too overwhelming.
A scent, a coppery metallic scent, wafted to her nostrils. She opened her eyes searching for the source. She looked around. Nothing but naked bodies, couples fucking on the dance floor seemingly oblivious to the crowd surrounding them.
Distantly she saw a couple, the man pressed up against the wall face first. His hands stretched wide above his head, palms pressed against the rough walls of the cave, his legs spread. He wore nothing but a G-string. The woman was beating him relentlessly with what seemed to be a modified flogger. But the pattern it left behind…it left bloody welts. Jenna shuddered at the sight.
Then it occurred to her that dancing was not what she came here for. She wanted pain, craved it, longed for it. She was on the verge of dropping to her knees in front of Ronnie, abasing herself, when she spotted him.
He seemed to be more dressed than anyone else in the club. He wore a full length, zip front, leather trench coat, with red arcane embroidery. His chest was bare underneath it, the pale white skin was framed by the contrasting blackness of the coat. The flesh that was visible looked as if it could have been carved out of marble, chiseled. He wore a pair of black leather pants with buckles down the sides and heavy black leather biker boots.
He stood still among the ever moving crowd. His eyes were like green flame and never left Jenna's. Even from this distance Jenna could feel him like a line of heat in her body. She could see his face in bold highlights, the strobes reflecting off the leather on his body. His hair, which can only be described as crimson red, slid like a soft cloud around his shoulders.
He was beautiful, though not a feminine beauty. An ethereal glow emanated from him…his skin, his eyes, even his smile. A familiar tightening low in her body…she wanted him, needed to be with him. Her fingers ached to touch him, caress the smooth line of his jaw, his neck, his chest. She distantly thought,'Damn what was in that drink.' It was then he smiled at her and started to walk toward her. It was as if he floated on air.
She stood there in the flickering darkness, with her mouth agape at the sight of him. Her heart beat into her throat as she waited for him to come to her. He finally stopped mere feet in front of her. He looked at her saying nothing. Everyone around them seemed to disappear. It was just the two of them gazing into each others' eyes.
Jenna felt Ronnie sidle up behind her. She wrapped her arms around Jenna's neck. With her curves pressed tightly against her back and her breath warm on her neck, she asked, "Who is this man, slave? Have you spoken to him?"
Jenna reluctantly dropped her gaze and bowed her head. "No mistress."
"Good. You're such an obedient little slave." Ronnie licked up the side of Jenna's neck; then, her eyes fixed on the man standing before them. She bit down on Jenna's earlobe. Jenna shuddered; her knees weakened and she settled back into Ronnie's warm body.
Ronnie released her earlobe and gazed into the man's glowing green eyes. "What do you want?"
He looked into Jenna's eyes and extended his hand as if he'd caress her cheek, but stopped just short. His eyes shifted to Ronnie, in a heavily accented voice he said, "I know what you came here for ma petite. I can give it to you both…if you just follow me."
Jenna felt the eyes of the crowd upon them. Looking around she noticed that the people closest to them had stopped dancing and were now giving them their full attention. Their faces distorted, eyes black pits, teeth sharpened, becoming more grotesque in the strobe lights. Jenna's heart sped up, she closed her eyes, willing the vision to go away. "Drinks affecting me." she mumbled.
Jenna slowly opened her eyes and gazed out at the crowd surrounding them. Normal, they looked normal again. She swallowed nervously as she turned her attention back to the man standing in front of her.
He ducked his head so that his eyes would meet Jenna's. He extended his hand to her as he said, "Please, join me. Join us."
Jenna looked at his outstretched hand skeptically, 'Could he really give us what we want?'
Ronnie's warm breath fluttered against Jenna's ear as she whispered, "If you want us to go with him, you have my permission to take his hand."
Without hesitation, Jenna reached forward with both hands and wrapped her fingers around the man's large, warm hand. Something like an electrical shock coursed through her entire body at their contact. She shuddered, her heart racing, chest heaving, eyelashes fluttering against her cheeks. The man drew her up against the hard planes of his body, he spoke into her ear, "Come now ma petite, Veronique and I will show you a good time."
Surprised, she looked to Ronnie, a satisfied smile slowly spread across her face. Jenna's eyes widened as a thought popped into her head, 'Veronique? She knows im'!' Then she remembered what Ronnie had said to her earlier, 'Why? There's no reason to be nervous. You're with me. No one can mess with my property unless I give them permission and I'm not giving permission.' She shook her head in disbelief.
The man released her, she gasped as he grabbed onto the chain stretched between her wrists roughly. He dragged her to the far side of the dance floor. All eyes were on them. People stopped dancing to turn and watch as they passed. He walked to the pounding beat of the trance music.
Jenna could feel the pressure of the crowd's eyes upon her, boring holes into her. Her vision blurred, she stumbled and struggled to keep up with the mysterious man. She kept her head down, watching her feet as the man led her to a doorway. Stealing a quick glance back, she noticed that Ronnie followed closely, an evil smile spread across her face.
That's all I'm givin' ya' … for now 😉


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This latest track from indie/synth-pop group Mansions On The Moon is a bit of a departure from their previous work. The first thought that came to mind when I attempted to describe it is "Passion Pit goes a little EDM," but I'm not sure that's an entirely accurate or fair description. With "Somewhere Else Tonight," they have definitely managed to straddle the line between indiepop and EDM in a way that's infectious and intriguing, but without being accessible or mainstream enough to break into top 40 territory.
If you're looking for a fun, summery song that's a little different from what you might hear on the radio, or if you're just craving a little bit of ear candy, this one is definitely worth checking out.


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In the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the U.S. government is dangling a new incentive: a $20 million prize for a quick diagnostic test to recognize highly resistant infections. The prize is just one in a slew of actions announced by the White House today to signal its greater attention to the threat of antibiotic-resistant microbes.
Alongside the prize, the administration announced a national strategy that sets goals to be achieved by 2020, including better surveillance of highly resistant infections, faster development of new antibiotics, and more judicious use of existing drugs. The president also signed an executive order creating both an advisory council of nongovernmental experts and an interagency task force, co-chaired by the secretaries of the Health and Human Services (HHS), Defense, and Agriculture departments. "This represents a major elevation of the issue, a major upgrading of the administration's effort to help address it," said John Holdren, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, during a press conference today.
The diagnostics prize, co-sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, will be the subject of an upcoming public meeting, where HHS will ask for feedback to zero in on the kind of test that would be most useful, the White House explained in a fact sheet also released today.
Meanwhile, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released its ideas on ways to meet some of those broad goals. Their report on combating antibiotic resistance suggests, for example, a national network of laboratories to track highly resistant cases, and the widespread use of genome analysis to trace resistant strains to the origin of an outbreak. They also encourage the Food and Drug Administration to create a new approval pathway for urgently needed antimicrobials. Among their more concrete suggestions: that the administration provide $150 million per year over 7 years for basic research that might lead to new antibiotics or to "non-traditional" ways to overcome infections.
The administration, of course, doesn't have to do any of those things. The newly established task force will address suggestions from the PCAST report, but won't necessarily accept them, Holdren said. The task force has until 15 February 2015 to offer up its own action plan.


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Is sadness the opposite of happiness? Clinicians, do you have a real definition? It seems ridiculous, but I'm not entirely sure I know.
During some quiet time, my wife and I were sharing answers to a few of the questions I'd read while flipping through the Love Maps app from the Gottman Institute.
The question for me was, "What was your partner's happiest moment?"
That one was a easy – our wedding day. If you saw the smile on her face that day, the choice was obvious. Her face literally hurt at the end of the day. We talked about why that day made her happy. She talked about feelings of love, joy, accomplishment, and even relief. Like I say, an obvious choice.
But then the obvious discussion point coming back to me was "What was the saddest day in your life?"
"Hmmm… It depends on what you mean by sad," was my reply. "Is sad the opposite of happy? I've felt misunderstood, hurt, frustrated, lonely, anxious, left-out, pained, and have even felt feelings of loss – occasionally in combination. Would my saddest moment just be one of those moments or is 'sad' something different? I'm not sure I've ever felt just plain 'sad.'"
So my question is, by definition is "sad" in reality a combination of other emotions or is it something unto itself? e.g. If I am lonely am I a kind of sad, or is it possible to be lonely and sad.
Ya, some days I think too much. 😉 I look forward to reading your comments.