text:
I must start by saying that although I know there is much potential in blogging, I have struggled to find the desire to write because I'm so inherently skeptical that I will ever have even a small cluster of interested readers. This of course is not the true purpose behind writing, nor should it be the driving force behind ANY sort of art at risk of that art becoming fake and forced. That being said I will try my best to keep posting my artwork and thoughts.
2 months ago I moved from Iowa to Denver Colorado. This has been an immense change for me and I have had so many life changes and things I have been thinking about. I have been slacking in my art creation quite badly and hope to get back on the ball soon. Mostly I go to work and then come home and hang out with my pup. I mean… look at her!
Anyways… I have found that I have a good amount of downtime in between projects at work. There are all kinds of ways to kill time but I have recently been trying to put this extra time to a productive use and do research and actually stimulate my brain. Perhaps I can motivate myself to start writing during my free time if I can slowly start getting feedback. I have been feeling very geometric lately and want to get back into doing some geometric pieces soon hopefully. This was one of my favorites.
Thanks so much if you took the time to read this. Please feel free to contact me, tell me what you think of art, the world, anything. I will type to a brick wall if I must, but I'm afraid it won't last very long


text:
large a role does scouting actually play in baseball?
plays a larger role in baseball than it does any other sport. Sure, the NBA, NFL
and NHL use advance scouts for teams they will soon play and they also scout
amateur players for the upcoming draft. Baseball does both as well but still
relies more heavily on scouts than the other sports, especially the NFL and NBA.
other sports use game film for a great deal of the advance scouting. For amateur
scouting, the NFL and NBA rely heavily on pre-draft combines to analyze
prospective draftees. Baseball sends its scouts out in the field much more
amateur scouts are in the field enough to draft up to 50 rounds of talent (up to
1,500 players). The NFL uses seven rounds. The NBA uses two. Both the NFL and
NBA also have a much more highly profiled feeder system in the college ranks.
Baseball has to work harder to go out and find the talent consisting of
collegians, high schoolers, junior college players as well as several
foreign-born players in countries where English is not the native tongue.
also has 180 rosters of minor league teams to consider for future transactions.
With all the minor league teams to scout and all the amateur players to
research, baseball definitely relies more on its scouts than the other sports.
does a scout look for?
scout is always looking for a potential major leaguer. And it's all based on
projection. Very rarely will a scout ever see a player who is already major
league caliber. He has to see the potential of a player and do his best to
forecast the future. Scouts look through the current strengths and weaknesses of
a player and examine whether the tools are there to allow him to make an impact
at the major league level.
are these "tools" you speak of?
tools are primarily in reference to position players. A scout will rate a
player's skill level for each of the five tools: hitting, power, fielding, arm
strength and speed.
of the five tools is considered most important?
it may depend on the primary position of a player. But for the most part, the
first thing about a position player we discuss is his ability or inability to
hit the ball. Scouts judge a player's swing looking for details including, but
not limited to, bat speed, a level swing, full arm extension and follow-through.
swing will often show its holes by the mechanics of the player's body. A scout
looks for what the feet are doing, what the hips are doing, what the shoulders
are doing and several other biomechanical factors. A player with a "good
bat" will make consistently good contact with the ball and the ball should
bounce off the bat with some authority when struck.
power part of hitting? Why is it considered a different tool?
is part of hitting, but it's a different aspect of it. Hitting as a tool
judges a player's ability to put the ball sharply in play. Power as a tool is
the ability to hit the ball high and far.
power a supplemental tool to hitting. Without a good hitting approach, power
will be much more difficult to realize. A good hitter who lacks power will find
it reasonably easier to later add power than will a player with good
power-potential lacking a "good bat" develop into a well-rounded hitter. I
know that was a complicated statement, so after you spend a moment to further
examine it more closely, consider the following simplified version: power will
feed off the hitting, not vice versa.
good hitter will, with experience, eventually show some power by adding a loft
to his swing and making other subtle adjustments. That is partly why power is
typically the last of the five tools to develop. Power is also late to develop
because, though young players may already have a good swing, bodies aren't
fully matured until the early-to-mid 20s. A player at age 18, 19 or 20 is not
nearly as strong and filled-out as he will be by age 24, 25 and on. And scouts
are asked to predict how strong a boy is expected to be when he becomes a man.
Not easy!
about fielding?
about fielding?
does a scout look for in evaluating defense?
defense is certainly position specific. But a scout looks deeper than a
player's success at a certain position. He examines the hands, the footwork,
the mental capacities of the player. Sometimes the scout determines, based on
the player's skills, that the best position for him isn't at all the one
he's currently playing.
do we know what position is best for a player?
if the player is lefthanded, he's immediately relegated to the outfield or
first base. So, among righthanders, the better skilled he is with the glove the
more likely he will be tried as an infielder.
the infield positions, shortstop and second base require the most range. Turning
a double play also necessitates sure hands and agile footwork around the bag.
Third base does not require the same kind of range but rather quickness (in
terms of reaction time) and agility must be present. If a player does not have
good, soft hands he'll likely end up in the outfield.
4th tool, arm strength, also plays a significant role in determining
a player's most appropriate position. An infielder with a strong arm will
likely play on the left side of the infield, shortstop or third base. The
strongest outfield arm is usually in rightfield. The weakest arms in the infield
and outfield will often be second base and leftfield, respectively.
arm strength is part of fielding, then why is it considered a tool of its own?
as hitting and power are each tools of offensive skill, both fielding and arm
strength are defensive tools. Grading a player's fielding incorporates the
hands, feet, positioning, reaction to ground balls or fly balls, etc. A
player's arm is graded separately. He may be a good fielder with a poor arm or
be a poor fielder with a strong arm. The two tools are distinct.
player with a strong arm will be able to throw on a tight line with some zip on
it. And it must be accurate. A weaker arm will need to throw with more loft or
arc. And whether it's strong or not, if it's not accurate it won't do you
any good.
isn't speed considered part of defense?
is! It's also considered part of offense. It's the only tool that plays a
factor both offensively and defensively.
defense, speed impacts the range of a player. Speed is distinct from the range
aspect of fielding because a player may not have great speed yet know how to
position himself properly. A player with great speed doesn't necessarily read
flyballs correctly and may make several misplays in the field.
it can be used as a weapon on the basepaths. Or be a hindrance. And don't
necessarily assume a player with speed is an automatic to be successful in
stealing bases. Several speedy players in the minors may get caught stealing as
often as they are safe. Reading a pitcher, taking a good lead and getting a good
jump are each factors to produce a quality base stealer.
there have been several players who have better foot speed than Carlos Beltran,
nobody in the history of the game has been more successful in stealing bases
(over 89% success rate). He's a very smart baserunner. Even someone with the
speed and athleticism of Deion Sanders stole 75% of his attempts in his
baseball-playing days, which is still very successful. But it takes more than
just speed to steal bases and Beltran proves that basestealing is a skill beyond
simply raw speed.
does a scout grade each of the 5 tools?
use a 20-to-80 scale to grade each tool. 50 is considered major league average
with 20 at the lowest and 80 at elite status. Neither extreme is given out very
often. Some scouts may use a 2-to-8 scale, which is basically the same, only
that the 20-80 scale is used in increments of 5 (50, 55, 60, etc.) rather than
increments of 1 (5, 6, etc.).
a player to be considered a quality major league prospect, he should be above
average in at least two of the tools. A player who is above major league average
in only one tool will be considered one-dimensional. A player who is average
across the board with no "plus" tool will be deemed mediocre and likely
suited for a bench or utility role. If each tool is considered potentially above
major league average, he gets that prestigious label of being a "5-tool
scouting grade for Player X:
60 (above average)
40 (below average)
55 (average-to-above
50 (average)
65 (well above average)
these sample grades, I would assume this player is a leadoff hitter, likely
playing a middle-infield position or centerfield.
can you tell?
first cue follows the old scouting adage: "Defense up the middle; power in the
corners." The lack of power from
Player X lessens the chances he will play a corner infield (1st base or 3rd
base) or corner outfield (leftfield or rightfield) position.
his speed will put him in centerfield unless there is a tremendous defensive
outfielder on the team who may push him to leftfield. If he is kept in the
infield, his average arm strength is the only tool that might force him to the
right side of second base if there is a stronger and better defensive shortstop
on the roster.
his hitting ability would allow him to hit in the top third of the order. His
speed and lack of power seal the deal as a leadoff hitter. If he lacked speed
and had power potential, he'd be a key run-producer, likely 3rd or 4th.
which tools are better suited for each position?
like to know, wouldn't you? Baseball America has supplied a synopsis of what a
scout envisions about the ideal player for each position. He observes the tools
of a player and matches it with the profile of a position that is most suitable.
Here is how each position profiles, ranking the importance of each tool from
greatest to least:
First base
Second base
Third Base
Left field
Center field
Right field
that hitting is the most desired tool at each position except the traditionally
defensive-oriented positions of catcher, shortstop and centerfield which each
have fielding first. In fact, hitting ranks no lower than the third most desired
tool at any position. Also note that hitting always precedes power.
stated previously, the positions that value power the most are the corner
positions. As the game continues to evolve, also observe how the expectations of
the second base position has become a much more offensively productive position
than traditionally perceived. Players like Jeff Kent, Ray Durham and Bret Boone
come to mind. Any power from the catcher, shortstop and centerfield positions
are bonus.
three positions that place a greater value on arm strength are catcher,
shortstop and rightfield. And speed is more valued for centerfielders and the
middle infield, as expected, yet ranks no higher than third on any list.
on a synthesis of these lists, I suppose we could rank the overall value of
tools in this order: hitting, fielding, power, arm, speed.
Let's change gears for a moment. My team has an All-Star shortstop. They also
have a couple decent shortstop prospects in the minors. And then they went out
and drafted yet another shortstop in the first round of the most recent draft!
What are they thinking?!? Do they have a clue?
Disgruntled in Draftville; Yes, they do have a clue and they are thinking that
they want to acquire the best collection of talent possible.
why so many shortstops?
just told you! They want to acquire the best collection of talent possible! Just
because a player is a shortstop in the minors does not mean he will play there
in the Majors. And just because a player is drafted as a shortstop does not mean
he will play there even in the minors, let alone if he ever makes it to the big
leagues. Many, many, many major league players that are not shortstops were
one day shortstops either in the minors, in college or in high school.
of it this way, when you have a high schooler with legitimate hopes of
entertaining a professional career, he's going to be the best athlete on his
team. And where do the best athletes play? Shortstop. It does not mean he will
remain at shortstop at a more competitive level. For when he gets to the next
level (either the minors or college) he'll be competing against several other
guys who were also high school shortstops. And they can't all continue to play
shortstop. The ones who do remain at shortstop in the minors may not even
continue to stay there while they advance through the system.
possible for a team to draft 5 shortstops among their first 10 selections, only
truly anticipating that perhaps 2 of them will continue to play the position a
couple seasons later. The others will move to other positions.
major league second basemen were minor league shortstops. Shortstops can grow
out of their position and move to third base. A great majority of young
shortstops are weeded out and moved to the outfield where fielding and arm
strength are not as highly valued. Only the best remain.
in general, shortstops are good athletes with quality tools. Why not try to
accumulate as many good athletes with quality tools at positions all over the
only been talking about position players the whole time. What about pitchers?
are judged primarily on his pitches, command and composure (or makeup). We'll
first discuss the pitches he throws. The fastball is not always the best pitch
but it's usually the place to start.
start with the fastball?
of all, almost every pitcher has one. Secondly, the effectiveness of his other
pitches will draw off his fastball. Thirdly,
velocity is easy to measure. Let's examine a basic scouting scale to measure
velocity doesn't tell us about the fastball is the movement. That's
something a scout also considers in grading the pitch.
reason to start with the fastball is because of all the pitches a pitcher may
throw, it's more due to natural ability than learned skill. Pitchers can learn
to throw a curveball, slider or changeup. Velocity can not be taught. There are
ways to improve it, but only so slightly. Usually, either a pitcher has a
lightning bolt in his arm or he doesn't.
this: would you rather have a pitcher with one above-average pitch or two
above-average pitches?
rather have a pitcher with two above-average pitches. Duh!
A pitcher with an above-average fastball can learn to improve his average
curveball. A pitcher with an above-average curveball is pretty much stuck with God-given average velocity. It's easier for a hard thrower to develop
better secondary pitches. A pitcher with an ordinary fastball has to find more
resourceful ways to be successful.
about a guy like Greg Maddux? He has an average fastball.
Greg Maddux's fastball has always been ordinary. But Maddux had a plus
curveball and a plus-plus changeup with outstanding command and tremendous
makeup. He had to excel in several other ways to be as successful as he was
without an above-average fastball.
is this "plus" and "plus-plus" you've been speaking of?
pretty much just scouting jargon. "Plus" is above-average (a 60 on the
scale) and "plus-plus" is well above-average (a 70 on the scouting scale).
An 80 pretty much speaks for itself.
what does it take for a scout to deem a pitcher as a potential major league ace?
we get to that, we need to define a standard of what it takes to be an ace. Does
each team have an ace? Are there 30 different standards for being an ace? Does
being the ace of the Yankees or Cubs staff carry the same weight as being the
ace of the Tigers or Reds? Some teams' third starter would be the ace
elsewhere. So we can't use a team-by-team standard to define a pitcher as
being a #1, #2 or #3, etc. We have to develop a scale that puts every pitcher
from all 30 teams on the same level.
scouting community has done that. It has formed a reasonable standard of
expectation for what it takes to compile a championship-caliber pitching staff.
The following chart is an example of what kind of expectations are placed on a
pitcher based on these attributes:
Starter: Two
plus pitches, average third pitch, plus-plus command, plus makeup
Starter: Two
plus pitches, average third pitch, average command, average makeup
plus pitch, two average pitches, average command, average makeup
& #5 starters: Average velocity, consistent breaking ball, decent changeup, command
of two of the pitches
One dominant pitch, second plus pitch, plus command, plus-plus makeup
that the 1st and 2nd starters can throw the same stuff.
The difference is found in the command and makeup. A pitcher's makeup would
include his character, focus, intensity, etc. The 3rd starter is the
same as the 2nd starter except one of the plus pitches becomes
average. Average would be the best word to describe the overall skill of the
typical 4th and 5th starters on a major league staff.
about relief pitchers other than the closer role? Why are they not mentioned?
note that three average-or-better pitches are required for a starting pitcher. A
starting pitcher with only two average-or-better pitches is called a relief
pitcher. I would guess that about 90% of all major league relief pitchers were
minor league starters. Most pitchers who have good enough stuff to be a true
major league hopeful will be kept in the starting role for as long as possible.
If the pitcher fails to develop a decent third pitch by the time he gets to the
Bigs, that's often when he gets bumped to the bullpen.
championship-caliber closer is a reliever with two above-average pitches. If he
had a third pitch that was at least average, he'd likely be a starter. While
other relievers may also have two quality pitches, the ones with the plus-plus
makeup are those who will better handle the pressures of the closer role.
Ordinary middle relievers should throw two pitches that are at least average.
Thanks for all the info! Now I'm going to go out and get myself a job as a
wishes to you! You have plus ambition. But perhaps your technique is still only a 30.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Subscribe to this blog
Follow by Email
Search This Blog
I think you did a great job on Sweet Hour of Prayer. I have never played it, but I have listened a lot and sung it a lot. And, I have sung Whispering Hope many many times! My first recollection is during choir in Seymour, Texas, circa 1958 or thereabouts. We sang it a lot in the Methodist Church. Can't wait to hear you play it...and sing it.ReplyDelete
Nice job! Those old traditional hymns are so endearing!ReplyDelete
Thanks ladies! Maybe I will sing it for you. Maybe. I for some reason struggle with playing and singing. My brain is like one thing at a time lady!ReplyDelete
Okay so this is so relaxing and calming. Long been a fan of this song.ReplyDelete
AND ALSO THE MISSISSIPPI ACCENT IS THE CUTEST. Gets me every time.Replies
I used to worry about my accent but I think at this point it's too late and I embrace it! Thank you for the kind words. The song is one of my favorites.Delete
Popular Posts
Foodie Fridays - Southern Style Turnip Greens
- Get link
- Google+
- Other Apps


text:
"Six by nine. Forty two."
"That's it. That's all there is."
"I always thought something was fundamentally wrong with the universe.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy...
U been readin....
RainyDayWoman wrote:
"Six by nine. Forty two."
"That's it. That's all there is."
"I always thought something was fundamentally wrong with the universe.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy...
U been readin....
QFT. I love that series.
I don't think humans are an exception to the animal world or the laws of nature. If the population doesn't level off it'll crash when the resources are gone, just like other animal populations. Life will go on. To think, at this point, that humans are some sort of pinnacle of existence is just well, you need a minute in the Total Perspective Vortex.
Why do we seek to understand so many (things?)? Lately, I've been leaning towards my understanding of some of Albert Camus' work: we create meaning for life in the struggle to find meaning.
OVZ http://www.crunchyroll.com/ovz check it out
If anyone ever asked me this in real life, I'd beat them.
Live life. Find happiness. Your own.
That's really all you need. Don't think too much.
why we human need to understand so many?
because we want them to understand us ourselves. there are also sympathy and empathy factors.
why should we live if we alive only to destroy mother nature?
we know we'll die someday, destroying mother nature is one of ways we have to strive status, money, fame, and life itself.
destroying human nature might be one of reasons for human to make themselves better.
what should I aim for if I am an exceptions from animal world?
sry cant understand this question '__'
we live everyday think everything and now what?
do u want to live or not? living should give the meaning of existence in ur surroundings. get urself happy. if cant, do u still want to live? are you afraid of death? well thinking about everything has no end and it kills time.
can't go on. (」・ω・)」うー! (/・ωΣ[ 壁 ] にゃ・・・!!
I think life is really much more obvious than we make it out to be...I think there is a veil which overlies the otherwise very easy-to-reach truth of it. In other words...the meaning of life lies in what you see around you when you have no mental blocks or preconceptions governing what you will make of it. The natural world, its laws...that is life. I think the reason that this is so hidden, the fabric of which that veil covering the meaning is made, is simply that humans like to think that they are superior to these laws. We are not necessarily exceptions from the animal world as much as we think we are. People need to have a cushion of security in many cases, seperating themselves from what is naturally around them in an attempt to glorify or exceptionalize themselves and make themselves feel 'superior.' One can see this in action when people say that humans are at the top of the food chain. We are absolutely not...a human can become easy prey for another species like a lion, a crocodile, a shark, the list goes on. Especially the humans caught in the brainwashing vortex of the corporate grind are no match for the real world, even though they'd like to think they rule it. It's the ultimate hypocracy, but one we are all guilty of, or at least have been at some point. It's human nature to do this, and overcoming it - or at least realizing it - is just another facet of the same thing.
I\'m feeling pretty happy right now. :3
Life is this form of existence fearful of death and desiring of fulfillment. It's very sanctity is in what living beings hold to be precious. What is defended and nurtured for growth makes life significant to those that live it, and to deprive something of its right to live while pursuing what it wants is a terrible thing, unless another living being had to make the choice to use another life for its own survival.
Life is simply life. You take it or leave it as it is and instinctively support what makes it worthwhile for you. No one can tell you how to live, and you might never fully understand your own motives.
^ @HalfBliss: that's got a lot of insight to it...i like it. I agree with you on the part about not taking lives, it just doesn't do anyone any good.
I\'m feeling pretty happy right now. :3
life is like an ice cream. Enjoy it before it melts <3
we should accept life for what it is, and not think so much about what its not. We should be happy with what we have and not want more. Well that's my philosophy at least.
had such an awesome day <3


text:
10 Movies We'd Actually Like to See Remade
In his 1996 review of Cop Land, Roger Ebert wrote that a reader once asked him "why they only remake the good movies, not bad ones. Good films don't require remaking… but what about 'promising concepts which were poorly executed for one reason or another?'" It's a question we ask ourselves every time Hollywood decides to remake a perfectly good movie. This week, for example, we have the big-budget, Colin Farrell-fronted remake of Total Recall, a perfectly good Schwarzenegger/Verhoeven picture from 1990 that marries Philip K. Dick's "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale" to the boom-crash action aesthetic of the period, and which stands up just fine these days, thank you very much.
But Ebert and his reader might be on to something — if the suits are going to insist on spending all of their time and money developing remakes, why not remake some movies that didn't turn out so well, and try to get them right this time? Or better yet, good movies that no one saw, so you're not doing the original any damage by taking a chance on a copy? With those parameters in mind, we put together this list of movies we frankly wouldn't mind seeing remade; check it out after the jump, and contribute yours in the comments.
Tequila Sunrise
The experience of watching this 1988 movie is a bit depressing, considering how good you'd think it'd be: it's written and directed by Robert Towne, the great screenwriter of Chinatown, Shampoo, and The Last Detail; it's got a sexy love triangle between Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kurt Russell; and the supporting cast includes such MVPs as Raul Julia and J.T. Walsh. But the trouble is, the movie itself is just so… '80s. The DNA of Miami Vice is all over the film stylistically, and the centerpiece musical track of its soundtrack is "Surrender to Me," which, y'know, good luck getting out of your brain now. Towne's script is a good one (his almost always are), but the film itself ages very badly — a fresh take could certainly work (maybe with Towne giving the script a fresh pass?), with, say, Tom Hardy, Angelina Jolie, and Mark Wahlberg taking over?


text:
Months After Affordable Care Act Passes, Latinos Still Uninsured
Only 1 percent of Latinos witnessed a change in their health care coverage under Obama's Affordable Care Act, according to a new Gallup poll.
A significant portion of the law has yet to go into effect. But Latinos are expected to be the group most to gain from the health care system overhaul since, at 40 percent, they remain the largest uninsured subgroup in the country.
"The health insurance gap Latinos have is one that was created over generations and generations," Jennifer M. Ng'andu, a health policy specialist at the National Council of La Raza, told Fox News Latino.
The latest polling data from Gallup shows Latinos saw a less than 1 percent change in the amount of people with health insurance coverage from 2011 to 2012. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index looked at quarterly health care coverage across the U.S. for the year of 2012.
Young adults across the country, including Latinos, gained greater access to health care when the act's measure that allowed those under 26 to stay insured on their parent's plan went into effect.
Ng'andu cautioned it would take time to notice "the broadest impacts of the law."
In October, enrollment for the health care marketplace plan begins. But since it will not be fully implemented until 2014, Latinos will not notice a difference in rate of coverage for a while – at least until January of next year.
"It will be a long-term process because we're creating new parts of a health insurance system," Ng'andu said.
The goal now, she said, is to make sure Latinos understand the Affordable Care Act's most significant reforms in order to take advantage of them come October.


text:
Posted on March 19, 2014 by admin
Category: Tags:
You must be logged in to post a comment.
August 10, 9:00 am Western Planners Association
Great Falls, Montana
October 12-13, Willamette University, Salem Oregon. Reading from "The Carry Home," as well as sustainability lectures with Dr. Mary Clare.
November 9, Kansas City Public Library Reading and Lecture: "The Nature of Change"
November 10, 7:00 pm Countryside Community Church
Omaha, Nebraska. Lecture: "The Carry Home"
April 21, 2017, The American Bar Association, Denver Colorado, Keynote Address
Copyright © 2018 · All Rights Reserved · Wildwords
NonProfit Theme v4 by Organic Themes · WordPress Hosting · RSS Feed · Log in


text:
pwhodges wrote:The story will end with Zoku-owarimonogatari, though we've already had the postscript in the form of Hanamonogatari. All the subsequent novels (and the various short stories in various places) are further episodes within the story already told to its end, so while they would be good to have, they are not essential.
Not quite so! While the original story is indeed more or less wrapped up now, the current season of novels takes place after a five-year timeskip and follows Koyomi into adulthood.


text:
This wonderful tall tin stands 9 3/4" in height and has Six Sides at 4" width per panel. Fabulous graphics as pictured.Victory V is a British brand of liquorice-flavoured lozenges. Originally manufactured in Nelson, Lancashire, they were devised by Thomas Fryer and Edward Smith MD in the mid-19th century and were initially made by hand to ensure that each sweet contained the correct amount of therapeutic ingredients; ether, liquorice and chloroform. Victory V lozenges are still available today in specialist shops and online but no longer contain chloroform or ether. Today they are manufactured by Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd. in Devon.
9 other shoppers have this item in their Cart or Wish List
At Molloy's MEGA ANTIQUES CENTRE, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Specialists in Pacific Islands Items, Victoriana, And a Fascinating Range of General Collectibles


text:
- frywedding2015
- 4 years ago
I found the one bees!!!! It is different than what I thought I would get, but fits my personality perfectly. I love that the fabric under the lace is a tan/beige color, looks great on my skin and is very unique. The lace I adore and there is just enough sparkle and a train!! I can't wait to wear it!!! Now I wanna get married at 9am so i can wear it all day!! LOL!
Sorry these pics are so big. I had to share!! I love this long veil too!!! Eeek!!!


text:
Group B: Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece
The Lowdown
Another difficult group to call in this World Cup. The clear favorite is Argentina, though Diego Maradona's side had a tumultuous qualifying campaign that only saw them clinch a spot to South Africa on the final day of matches. Nigeria, South Korea, and Greece are all harboring hopes of being the second placed team in the group.
Nigeria are a physical side who can boast some top attackers though they are a team that has been inconsistent in recent years. South Korea look primed to finally make a splash at a World Cup on foreign soil, while Greece hope to recapture the spirit of 2004, when the team came out of nowhere to win the European Championship.
Group B is certainly one of the groups that could go all the way to the end of the third matchday before we see who advances. It is one of the less talked about groups, however there is certainly plenty of intrigue here.
What Should Happen


text: When Lucky was a pup (or whatever you call young rabbits), he was a cute, cuddly, friendly little fellah. Sold at a pet store to a good-luck-charm factory, Lucky's life became one of hard knocks and a missing limbs. Knocked out, he awoke to find all four of his paws missing. He escaped only to return and torch the place. Setting out to retrieve his missing feet, Lucky has so far attained three of the four. But one remains, and it's in the possession of one of the other contestants. Who is it and what will Lucky do to them when he finds it? Only one way to find out -- Play!


text:
A System For Successby Staff Writer / Colorado Avalanche
Story by Elizabeth Severy
During its 10-plus seasons since arriving in Denver, the Colorado Avalanche has found consistent success that has taken the team to 10-straight playoff berths, six trips to the Western Conference Finals and two Stanley Cup Championships.
In the post-salary cap era, however, the Avalanche is taking a new approach to uphold the winning tradition. General Manager Francois Giguere and the Avalanche organization are focusing their future on drafting and developing prospects.
"If you don't draft and develop, you have to pay a premium to get top-notch players," Giguere explained. "When you are limited in dollars, you have to develop players internally."
Giguere and his staff have worked hard to select quality players through the draft. In the upcoming 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Avalanche will have one first round choice and three second round picks - two of which were acquired through trades. Colorado's recent draft choices have proven to be a diverse and talented group of young players who hope to make the big time in a new age of development in the NHL.
"We have a lot of different, dynamic players coming through," said Avalanche Director of Player Development Craig Billington. "They all have good upsides."
The Avalanche made six selections at the 2006 draft, including three in the first two rounds and five in the first four rounds. Several of the players selected are enjoying outstanding seasons with their current teams.
Chris Stewart, the Avs' first selection (18th overall), and Codey Burki, Colorado's third selection (59th overall), are both playing in the Canadian junior leagues and were among 38 players named to Canada's world junior selection camp. Burki has been the top scorer in the Western Hockey League for most of the 2006-07 season.
Fellow 2006 draft pick Mike Carman (81st overall) was chosen to represent the United States at the 2007 IIHF World Junior Championships. The Avalanche's development department has monitored Carman's progress since he was drafted and Billington said Carman's approach to hockey will help him achieve his goal of playing in the NHL.
"Mike Carman's character is one of those intangibles," Billington said.
Carman, a freshman at the University of Minnesota, said he's living out his childhood fantasy. A native of Apple Valley, Minn., Carman grew up watching the Gophers with his dad and dreaming of playing hockey in college and in the NHL.
"It's amazing; it's a dream come true. I never thought I'd be drafted growing up. I think it still hasn't hit me yet," Carman said. "I just want to be known as a guy who's going to work hard to get the team to victory. I want to continue to develop and live out my dream."
One player from the 2005 draft - Paul Stastny (Colorado's second pick, 44th overall) - is already living his NHL dream. Stastny has been one of the NHL's top scoring rookies this season and he, along with Wojtek Wolski, have formed the most productive rookie duo in the league this year.
"We're counting on our young guys to be a big part of our team," Avalanche head coach Joel Quenneville said. "We're comfortable with those guys and it's nice that they've gotten off to strong starts in their careers."
Stastny leads a talented group of 2005 draft picks that includes Ryan Stoa (Colorado's first pick, 34th overall) and T.J. Hensick (fifth choice, 88th overall). Stoa joined his University of Minnesota teammate Carman on Team USA's World Junior squad, and Hensick, a senior at the University of Michigan, has been one of college hockey's top scorers over the past three winters.
Hensick's offensive abilities are undeniable. Through the midpoint of the NCAA season, Hensick led the nation in total assists (26) and assists per game (1.37) and ranked third in points per game (1.74). But for all his skills, Hensick knows he needs to improve his defensive play to make it in the NHL.
"Being a two-way player is something I'm going to have to do at the next level, and I want to do everything I can to put myself at the next level," Hensick said.
"One thing that has evolved in his four years at Michigan is his maturity," Billington said. "Being in a leadership role as a captain is a positive aspect of his game."
Few players emerge from college or junior hockey to instantly have an effect on an NHL team, but Stastny and Wolski, the Avs' first selection (21st overall) in the 2004 draft, were able to make that leap. Stastny left the University of Denver after his sophomore year, and Wolski played four seasons with the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League.
"It's a monumental step from amateurs to the National Hockey League, and we will continue to work on developing here in Colorado," Billington said.
For the players who take the more traditional route through the American Hockey League to the NHL, the Avalanche recently announced that it has signed a long-term affiliation agreement with the new AHL franchise in Cleveland.
"It's part of our philosophy," Giguere said. "We need to find a way to get more draft picks, and then the next step is to develop them in our philosophy and our culture."
The Avalanche development department takes responsibility for prospects' growth and progress from the moment they are drafted, helping to bridge the gap between amateur and professional hockey. Billington travels to games, meets with players and their coaches and puts together an action plan that focuses on specific areas that need improvement.
"We provide a road map that gives guidance for the players to achieve progress," Billington said.
As part of the introduction to the Avalanche philosophy, Billington runs a development camp in the summer to welcome new prospects to the organization.
"It's a great non-pressure environment, like going back to school to learn to be a professional," Billington said. "It's a time to be educated and informed, get to know the organization, and it's a time for us to get to know them."
The prospects get a glimpse of what they are working towards and an understanding of what it will take to get there. And the Colorado Avalanche sees the future.


text:
BEIJING — Leaked US diplomatic cables show China's frustration with communist ally North Korea and speculate Beijing would accept a future Korean peninsula unified under South Korean rule, according to the documents released by whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks.
BEIJING — Leaked U.S. diplomatic cables show China's frustration with communist ally North Korea and speculate Beijing would accept a future Korean peninsula unified under South Korean rule, according to the documents released by whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks.
The memos indicate the major importance American and South Korean diplomats place on China's attitude toward the future survival of the isolated and impoverished hard-line communist regime in Pyongyang.
The release of the documents follows new tensions in the region with North Korea unleashing a fiery artillery barrage on a South Korean island that killed four people a week ago. The regime also warned that joint U.S.-South Korean naval drills this week had pushed the peninsula to the "brink of war."
China "would be comfortable with a reunified Korea controlled by Seoul and anchored to the US in a 'benign alliance' as long as Korea was not hostile towards China," South Korea's then-vice foreign minister, Chun Yung-woo, is quoted as telling U.S. ambassador to South Korea, Kathleen Stephens, in February.
Economic opportunities in a reunified Korea could further induce Chinese acquiescence, Chun says.
The diplomatic cables warn, however, that China — which fought on North Korea's side in the 1950-53 Korean War — would not accept the presence of U.S. troops north of the demilitarized zone that currently forms the North-South border.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said China had noted the leaked cables but would not comment on specific content.
"China always supports the North and South sides of the Korean peninsula to have dialogue and consultation to improve their relations," Hong said at a regularly scheduled news conference.
In the leaked cable, Chun predicts the government in Pyongyang would last no more than three years following the death of ailing leader Kim Jong Il, who is seeking to transfer power to son Kim Jong Un, a political ingenue in his 20s.
While China favors maintaining the status quo, it has little ability to stop a collapse and less influence over the authorities in Pyongyang than is widely believed, it says.
"Beijing had 'no will' to use its economic leverage to force a change in Pyongyang's policies," Chun says, adding the North Korean leadership would continue refusing to dismantle its nuclear program in the absence of a more forceful Chinese approach.
Chun also dismisses the possibility of Chinese military intervention if North Korea descended into chaos.
Despite that, China is preparing to handle any outbreaks of unrest along the border that could follow a collapse of the regime. Chinese officials say they could deal with up to 300,000 refugees, but might have to seal the border to maintain order, the memos say, citing an unidentified representative of an international aid group.
Chinese officials are also quoted as using mocking language in reference to North Korea, pointing to tensions between the two neighbors in contrast to official statements underscoring strong historical ties.
Then-Deputy Foreign Minister He Yafei is quoted as telling a U.S. official in April 2009 that Pyongyang was acting like a "spoiled child" by staging a missile test in an attempt to achieve its demand of bilateral talks with Washington.
The WikiLeaks release has dominated the news. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton asserted Monday that WikiLeaks acted illegally in posting the material. Officials around the world have said the disclosure jeopardizes national security, diplomats, intelligence assets and relationships between foreign governments.
Five international media organizations, including The New York Times and Britain's the Guardian newspaper, were among those to receive the documents in advance.
Adding to heightened tensions on the peninsula, North Korea revealed two weeks ago the existence of a uranium enrichment facility that could provide the country with a second route for building a nuclear bomb.
China has largely rebuffed calls to use its influence to force Pyongyang to moderate its behavior, while opposing harsh economic sanctions or international censure. Beijing has responded to the latest crises by repeating calls for a return to long-stalled, six-nation denuclearization talks that the North has rejected.
Meanwhile, the chairman of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly, Choe Thae Bok, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a five-day visit following a call last week from China for emergency consultations. Japan also says it will send an envoy for talks.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press.


text:
Workphone: (910-279-4728
Mobile: 910-279-4728
Fax: 910-278-1542
Oak Island, NC 28465
Hubert Lowe
Before you purchase or sell your home or property, please call Hubert Lowe Home Inspections. We can help protect your investment with a thorough home/property inspection! Call us now to discuss your individual inspection needs. Work Phone: (910-279-4728 Mobile Phone: 910-279-4728 Fax Number: 910-278-1542
About Hubert Lowe Home Inspections
We perform thorough inspections at reasonable prices. We can help you get to know the condition of the property you are about to buy or sell, and give you the confidence you need to make an informed decision.
We are located in Oak Island and serve all surrounding areas. We look forward to hearing from you!
NC Contractors Lic Nc Home inspection LIc Commercial Mold Inspection Residential Mold inspection Building Codes
I Have inspected more than 3000 homes for home inspection and mold inspection I build one to two new Custom Homes a year I Inspect homes from wilmington to the south Carolina Which includes all Of Brunswick County


text:
Archive for February, 2010
Choosing The Best Among The Many Travel and Tourism Management Schools
Getting a degree in Travel and Tourism management can be a very big advantage on your part. It can take you places, literally and symbolically. Having this kind of training or degree can increase your chances of a upper level job that can with a bigger salary too.
Since more students and professionals alike are yearning for this kind of training, a lot of schools have popped up from nowhere and are now offering management trainee courses. Although it can be tempting to just enrol in the first school you see Read the rest of this entry »
Curling Irons For Travel
Avoid Travel Traps in Australia
Enjoying Yourself With an Ocean Cruise
What to Do For Budget Traveling
Travel Trailer Or Motor Home Living
3 Important Benefits of Web Conferencing
Left Back Needed
Is A Travel And Tourism Career For You. Part 3
Jobs in this field usually involve working in hotels, cafes, casinos and restaurants.All of which are establishments that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.In most cases, you are not the one who will be setting your schedule but your manager.
Thus, you should be ready to work the graveyard shift.Shiftwork is almost a given, or at the very least, working late is the norm.This is why you should also be prepared to adjust to whatever schedule was given to you.This doesnt mean that you only Read the rest of this entry »
Travel Photographer Job – Can You Get Paid For Your Photographs?
Are you looking for travel photographer jobs? Do you like to take photos of interesting and beautiful things? Read more
Preventable Hospital Deaths – Pulmonary Embolism
Essentials For Starting A Travel and Tourism Career
A Travel and Tourism career is one of the most popular professions worldwide. Recreation and accommodation facilities cruise ships always need for Travel and Tourism professionals and workers. This is why the field itself is one that continues to draw students and prospective employees.
If you think you have what it takes to start this kind of career, then here are the essential things that you need to know in starting out one.
Keeping Your Feet On The Ground
Realistically speaking, if you want to be in this profession, you should understand Read the rest of this entry »


text:
Services: Print Design, Illustration, Web Copywriting
Wild Fire Tees is a group of designers, marketers and printers who live in Colorado, love our home, and hate watching it burn.
Fixer Creative Co. joined together co-founded Wild Fire Tees with other local creatives to put our design skills to work in order to support the wildfire relief efforts in a way that far exceeds any individual check we could write.
The idea is simple: buy a shirt, give money to the relief effort, show your support for our beloved communities and the enduring spirit of Colorado residents currently living through fire.
The local and national response to the Wild Fire Tees' mission has been unbelievable. Check out the website or Facebook pages to learn more and hear the latest updates, newest designs, and our witty comments (we're helping with the Facebook posts)!
100% of our profits are going to the Colorado wildfire relief efforts across the state.Pictured: T-shirts designed by Fixer Creative Co. for the original batch of designs.


text:
We need a reformed Stormont
In 1998, I voted for the Belfast Agreement. I still strongly support the principles of inclusivity and power-sharing that the Agreement was founded upon.
The system of government we created provided us with relative stability and inclusivity. However, the price for this was dysfunctional institutions, virtually incapable of providing good governance.
Next year will see the first cohort of voters born after 1998. These young adults have experienced neither the Troubles nor the peace process, yet the democratic system and political parties for which they might vote are overwhelmingly defined by the Troubles, the peace process and the constitutional question.
If we change nothing, the next generation will be forced to send politicians to sit in the straitjacket of the peace process which is the Assembly.
In providing the majority of political parties with the opportunity to be in government without the need for meaningful compromise, or real power-sharing, we have spent more time trying to fix blame for the past while abdicating any responsibility for the present, or the future.
My Assembly and Executive Reform Bill will be debated at Stormont on Monday. I believe I have put together a package of reform which will allow for more collective, responsible and accountable government. At the same time, by creating an Opposition, those parties not in government will better be able to hold a reformed Executive to account.
By maintaining d'Hondt, replacing petitions of concern with a minority protection mechanism and providing all parties with the potential to participate in meaningful opposition politics, the proposed changes in my Bill are consistent with the principles of inclusivity and power-sharing central to the Belfast Agreement.
The public are fed up with politicians. However, their desire to see this place work is not diminished, to have local solutions to local problems and to see a better future. If our political institutions are to survive, we must grab the available opportunities.
Nationalists, unionists and others have nothing to fear from my Bill and we should, therefore, not miss the chance to deliver meaningful change.
John McCallister is Independent Unionist MLA for South Down
Belfast Telegraph


text:
I have been "mistaken," "misled," "misrepresented," and been "unaccountably in error,"
and am sorry if you have been offended
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ozawa Stands for Election and Realignment Draws Nearer
Now most people seem to believe that Ozawa has something of an edge out there, given his formidable political machine and its extensive outreach into the provinces, including plenty of handholding, sewage cover-stomping, and rice paddy-wading on behalf of associate and/or political-newbie candidates past—a lot of political chits to redeem. However, the local eligibles in turn talk to the rest of the locals. And they will all access the media, and be influenced accordingly. It's a dynamic process, is all I can say right now. I expect the majority to be what I consider to be rational and take the path of least public resistance, which is to reelect Kan, but what do I know?
Whatever the outcome, the election will most likely draw an indelible and permanent line between the pro- and anti-Ozawa forces, with the rest of the DPJ getting back up and sitting, uneasily, on the fence. I expect a Kan victory to be somewhat more reassuring to the markets, largely because of main street support for continuity and rejection of Ozawa's likely revival of the more costly elements of the 2009 election manifesto. Either way, the two sides will shake hands and pretend to make up, and the winner will make the minimum concessions on cabinet, subcabinet, and political assignments to keep the other side from bolting. (Ozawa won't want to, but that must be the minimal price of Hatoyama's support.) However, I doubt that unity will be long-lived. The widening political fissures will threaten to erupt at moments of political adversity, which will surely come, on the economy, Okinawa, and any number of those incidents expected or not of varying consequences that cumulatively sap the political capital of administrations or even manage somehow to morph into major political crises on their own. In other words, schism is in the air, and none of the significant opposition parties, not the LDP, certainly not Your Party (I still fail to understand the logic behind expectations that it would join hands with the DPJ and kill its own brand before it even graduates the phenom stage), not even the New Komeito, the only meaningful party that, through its near-captive constituency, could withstand the curse of an alliance with what is likely than not to be a deeply unpopular DPJ. It looks increasingly as if the moment realignment has drawn closer, if still beyond the horizon—that is a long-term plus for governance in Japan. From that perspective, a Kan victory followed by an Ozawa prosecution would actually be a negative in that it would postpone the day of reckoning and more coherent policymaking.
6 comments:
How do you interpret Ozawa's unpopularity in the media? Is this totally bad for him, or is there an anti-establishment vote in Japan?
My thesis is that a lot of political commentators in the US downplay the importance of whether a candidate seems to be somewhat anti-establishment.
Reagan made a career out of being attacked by the media. Of course, his avuncular style did wonders, but broad resentment against the media or the establishment in general has made many politicians successful. Nixon comes to mind.
Governing and getting elected are different skills, so this might turn into an interesting year.
- Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:57:00 AM GMT+9
- Jun Okumura said...
First, Ozawa does not make himself accessible to the media if he can help it and is visibly defensive,, incommunicative, and sometimes downright hostile when challenged on inconvenient issues. So Ozawa has to work hard for every favorable media notice and will never get the benefit of the doubt. This is surely the source of one big vicious circle. Second, and this is a corollary of the first point, Ozawa has never made himself publicly accountable for his political financing dealings. This runs counter to the political message that the DPJ has been deploying against the LDP. I think that I had another point in mind, but the wine got to me first.
It is what it is. It's the way the world works, always has. Why do you think the media tagged Al Gore with the false "I invented the Internet" trope? But is it bad? You'll have to narrow the question for me, because "bad" means different things to different people.
I'm not sure that the media really attacked Reagan. I'm sure NYT editorials and op-eds did. But how many people read NYT before the days of the Internet, as opposed to the people who watched the news on TV and saw the Reagan soundbites? My impression is that Reagan was a very intelligent, highly perceptive politician who used the media very effectively and vice versa. Ozawa, with his near-blanket aversion to the media, is the farthest thing from Reagan.
I don't know about Nixon. My hunch is that he was actually liked by the journalists that had to follow him every day (but not the talking heads who wrote the op-eds) as opposed to, say, Muskie, who, I have on good authority, was disliked by his campaign media entourage and which fact led to the unfavorable coverage of his "tears" in New Hampshire that doomed his presidential bid.
Kan has not looked ready for prime time, and it's evident in the lukewarm "not so soon" and "not Ozawa" support. Let's see if the old dog can learn new trick after the 14 September election.
- Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 6:57:00 PM GMT+9
There's not much that can be said about Ozawa's approach towards the media. One would think that he would need to create an alternative media to get his version out if he wanted to pursue such a style. Many US Republicans, and certainly most conservatives, had to fight the "liberal media" back in the 1960's and 70's. The news cycle and TV were hard to fight, so that's why they created newsletters, clubs, and organizations to create their own news and news cycles. This was quite successful, and helped to more-or-less destroy the old media.
We may have somewhat different memories about the media back then. I think it was definitely driven by the big three TV news programs and the NY Times and Wash. Post, no matter what the beat reporter thought. The one thing that seemed better back then is that there was more independence, or, to perhaps phrase it better, there was an attempt to keep an image of independence that has been lost.
- Monday, August 30, 2010 at 1:14:00 PM GMT+9
- Jun Okumura said...
You were certainly in a better position to understand the US media of those days. But Carter's media image peaked with his election to the White House and didn't recover until his saintly post-WH days. On the other hand, Reagan managed to project himself quite effectively through the media.
In another vein, the three networks certainly, but NYT and WaPo? As far as the general electorate is concerned, haven't they always been local newspapers in their reacho ta?
- Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 3:46:00 PM GMT+9
- This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
- Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 4:42:00 PM GMT+9
- This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
- Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 3:47:00 PM GMT+9


text:
I continue to run up against this in my conversations with local atheists: "yes, but I still think there is a lot of bad that religions cause and we need to make them stop". This, of course is a paraphrase. I find it is always in response to any suggestion of setting aside the ranting and complaining about religions and moving on to creating community and doing service to address social and human problems.
So I am wondering to myself (since I can't seem to get anyone to engage in the debate): what evidence is there that religion is the root cause of most all of the world's problems? I am willing to grant the "no, religion is not behind all of the world's problems, but it is making things much worse..." argument. I request that we make a list of what are the biggest problems facing the world (and the humanity in it).
Just for the sake of this thread, I will suggest that hunger, poverty, water, disease, overpopulation, and degradation of ecosystems are the top problems in the world. How would atheism address these issues? Here is the generalized response I seems to get:
Hunger, Water, and Poverty: "well, if religion wasn't always supporting the rich, the status quo, and keeping people subservient, everyone could have enough to eat. If religions didn't oppress people no one would adhere to their religion."
Disease: "If religion didn't suppress science and medicine with superstitious beliefs and policies, diseases would be eradicated. If religions didn't keep people sick no one would adhere to their religion."
Overpopulation: "If religion didn't promote having as many kids as possible, there would not be a population problem. If religions didn't encourage their followers to have more kids, eventually there would not be enough adherents to their religion for them to maintain control."
Degradation of ecosystems: "If religion didn't make people believe in second comings, raptures, flesh-is-evil, afterlife, etc, people would take better care of their ecosystems. Instead, religions promote the idea that the earth is to be dominated or is of no eternal value."
In response to this kind of thinking, I ask the question: do you have evidence for these claims?
In my mind, if there is such strong evidence for this abuse of the earth and humanity, then all those smart people who study and have studied world problems all these years are co-conspirators and dupes of religious powers. If the answers are as simple as those outlined above, there is a deep seated conspiracy to cover up this evil in the world. Apparently even the quasi-atheistic societies of the Scandinavian variety are being controlled by this shadow government of gods. Bring forth the evidence and "to arms"!
Views: 132
Thanks to all who have commented!
We will have to agree to agree. Although I am guessing we really do not agree.
I agree with everything you have written here.
"On the other hand if we analyze the issue sans root it is not in the least dumb or insane to assert that religion is a significant contributing factor in creating and perpetuating injustice."
I don't disagree with the validity of that line of reasoning at all (even though I don't completely share it; I tend to think religion wields less influence on humans than we sometimes like to think); however I think it's a reasonable position to take.
What Jim said, however, is not just that religion is -as you put it, "a significant contributing factor to [...] injustice", but that there are people claiming that "religion is the root cause of most of all the world's problems". Now, if there are people making that very extreme statement, then those people are idiots and they're thinking far too simplistically.
That said, I don't actually think there are a lot of people making that statement, precisely because it's so extreme and simplistic. I think most people are thinking along a more nuanced line, as you are doing.
So I think Jim might be engaging in some exagerration of his own.
Kind regards,
As Glen Rosenberg pointed out, there has been a rather extreme and official intolerance for anyone who doesn't toe the line on "respect" for religion for centuries. At the same time, religions and the religious have an obsession with protecting their "reputation". The evidence for this is so ubiquitous that I will not even bother to cite to any of it. Under such circumstances, where all facts are "interpreted" to protect the reputation of religion and those who speak up face dire consequences, then you really don't need an explicit conspiracy to hide the evils of religion. Such efforts are a reflexive part of the religious mindset and of the world they have created. Even in secular countries there is still a strong historical ethic of trying not to offend the religious. I have seen this ethic at work even in purely atheist groups. People just can't get past that fear of offending, sometimes to the point of deluding themselves about the nature of religion.
Nothing is the single root cause of human problems, but religion contributes in a unique way by allowing the irrational part of us to have control and by giving excessive influence to the unscrupulous among us.
Strictly speaking root causes digress inifinitely. Based on that characterization I agree with you. If you are saying reality is not black and white in a philosophical sense I agree there too.
On the other hand if we analyze the issue sans root it is not in the least dumb or insane to assert that religion is a significant contributing factor in creating and perpetuating injustice.
If you'd like to argue for the idea that religion is the "root cause of most of all the world's problems", Glen, you go right ahead. That should be funny to watch.
I don't think many atheists would object to the idea that religion (or any irrational belief system for that matter) has caused or intensified problems for the human race, and that we might ultimately be better off without it (which goes for any irrational belief system).
But since any intelligent person knows that reality is not black and white nor simplistic, statements that religion is the root cause of most of the world's problems are insane and belong to the category of "dumb atheism".
Kind regards,
"So I am wondering to myself (since I can't seem to get anyone to engage in the debate): what evidence is there that religion is the root cause of most all of the world's problems?"
None. And any atheist saying it is an idiot.
That said, do you really hear statements of that nature that often? I find them to come mainly from the small (but noisy) fringe of rabid anti-theists.
© 2018 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: The Nexus Group. Powered by


text:
All the boys from One Direction are taking a couple...
One Direction Preferences🆔
- by Kelsey_Stylikpayhorson
- Rating:
- Published: 14 Jul 2014
- Updated: 14 Jul 2014
- Status: In Progress
These preferences are made by me and I hope all you like! There are sad, happy, sexual ones for all you girls like them. Love you people! Have fun reading!
Join MovellasFind out what all the buzz is about. Join now to start sharing your creativity and passion
Loading ...


text:
The magazine is free for all our readers.
The Ellesfontduvélo magazine was borne out of Muriel Vandermeulen's passion for cycling. Muriel, the Associate Director of interactive editorial agency Wearethewords, is a content marketing consultant internationally recognised for her expertise.
Muriel accompanies brands and other entities to develop a discursive identity in their online publications. From magazines and blogs to marketplaces, communities and more, her work spans diverse sectors: games and children's toys, kitchen design, motorcycles, cars, decoration, food, etc. In June 2014, on the eve of her 45th birthday, she took up the challenge of launching her own women's bike magazine. The response was as fast as it was positive, quickly being shared by thousands of readers.
The magazine is paid for by advertisers.
In light of its immediate popularity, as well as growing demand from readers, we have decided to make advertising space in the magazine available to brands. This provides us with a reliable form of financing that is essential to the magazine's ongoing success.
Advertising requests are independently approved by Ellesfontduvélo. We will always clearly label SPONSORED ADVERTISING on all advertising in the magazine.
Where can I find the magazine on digital channels?
At the moment, the Ellesfontduvélo magazine is available via the following digital channels:
- Blog : Sponsored articles and news briefs, banners, competitions
- Facebook : posts and competitions
- Twitter : tweets
- Instagram : photos and comments
- Pinterest: photos
- Newsletters
- Surveys and polls
Facts and figures this quater
Download our French mediakit 2018 with facts and figures about the #EFDV magazine (PDF – 11 MB) or contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you!


text:
Can you hear Me now? The Story Of An Unlikely Invitation
Paperback, 127 Pages
Price: $8.99
Prints in 3-5 business days
This is an admittedly abnormal book. To confess, I'm not sure if I can legitimately call this a 'book'. This is probably more of a chronicle than anything else. The events and instances recorded in what you're about to read are as accurate as I can describe them and recall them. I've tried to keep things free from embellishment, because the reality is this: when God is involved in the story, you just don't need to do a whole lot more than write it down. If nothing else comes of this, I hope you will see with a new degree of clarity, as I have, that Jesus is the King of and in and through the valley just as much as He is King of and on and over the mountain top.
Ratings & ReviewsLog in to review this item
There are no reviews for the current version of this product
There are no reviews for previous versions of this product
Product Details
- 9781300830535
- Copyright
- Standard Copyright License
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- October 29, 2013
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 127
- Binding
- Perfect-bound Paperback
- Interior Ink
- Black & white
- Weight
- 0.53 lbs.
- Dimensions (inches)
- 5.83 wide x 8.26 tall
- Product ID
- 21273858
Your notification has been sent
Lulu Staff has been notified of a possible violation of the terms of our Membership Agreement. Our agents will determine if the content reported is inappropriate or not based on the guidelines provided and will then take action where needed.
Thank you for notifying us. We will email you with the results and/or actions taken as a result of the investigation if you chose to receive confirmation.
We were unable to complete your request.
We were unable to complete your request.
Listed In
More From
Age Verification
The page you are attempting to access contains content that is not intended for underage readers.
Please verify your birth date to continue.


text:
Egg stew is one of the simplest stews ever to be made. It so easy, you don't even need to prep. Whilst at home, waiting for my family today, I began to crave egg stew and of course with koobi (salted dried fish)
My grandpa just sent me a load of cocoyam from his farm so I had mine with boiled cocoyam and it was….AMAZING BALLS. Shaking my head, Chaiiii! !! When food is that good.
4 meduim sliced tomatoes
2 medium sliced onions
2 small sized koobi
1 tbsp red pepper powder or fresh pepper
1 tsp rosemary
2 eggs
1 tbsp oil
Pinch of salt
Recipe (serves 2)
1. Soak koobi in water to remove excess salt and soften it.
2. Add your oil, sliced onions,tomatoes, pepper,rosemary in a frying pan on medium heat.
3. Stir until tomatoes begin to soften and add koobi.
4. Taste to check salt, if not enough, add your salt and continue to stir
5. Slowly add your eggs and cover. Reduce heat.
6. Remove lid and stir. ….stew is ready to eat.
Enjoy with boiled cocoyam, plantain or rice.


text: Illinois is among the bottom half of states when it comes to charitable giving. Financial site WalletHub compared the 50 states across two key dimensions, including volunteering and service and charitable giving, using 13 different metrics. The study found Illinois is 32nd in the nation when it comes to giving to charity. Utah topped the list among all states, while Arizona came in dead last.


text:
My Mom
March 25, 2014
Monday morning about 9:30, I received a call from the nusing home, My Mom had a stroke and they had called the ambulance. Katie and I got out of here quickly and headed for the hospital where we spent most of the day.
Although it wasn't a "major" stroke, she has gray skin, sagging in her left side of her face (the CT showed the stroke in the right side of her brain) and as of 5 yesterday was still unable to feel anyone running their finger or nail down her left foot, arm or side of her face. Her speech has not been very good for the last couple years thanks to the Alzheimers so it's not good anyway but this is even worse. Poor thing. It is so hard to see our parents health decline. They will keep her a few days, and we will be going to spend the afternoon with as Katie has to see the counselors at MSU about the possibility of transferring here to finish her masters degree.
I hope you have a wonderful and creative day. Any prayers for my Mom that you can spare will be greatly appreciated.


text: Best oral presentation at the Young Researchers Forum by Jagoda Obszarska at the NanoTech Poland 2017 in Poznan Jagoda Obszarska, a visiting student from the Poznan University of Technology (PUT), has been awarded the best oral presentation at the Young Researchers Forum during the NanoTech Poland 2017 International Conference and Exhibition in Poznan, 1st – 3rd June 2017. Jagoda was honored to receive the Prize from Prof. Stefan Jurga, Director of the NanoBioMedical Centre (Poznan, Poland) and the Chair of the conference. The talk was entitled: "Establishing designer properties for poly(urea-siloxane) spheres". Jagoda presented the synthesis of a new class of crosslinked poly(urea siloxane) micron- and submicron-sized particles through precipitation polymerization in water-acetone mixed solvent with using different amine units. The research aim was to establish designer physical properties of the spheres. She showed how to adjust the synthesis processing parameters to obtain desired spheres' size, nanoscopic surface morphology and Young's modulus (elasticity). Jagoda did her bachelor in chemistry at the PUT in Poland in February 2017. Right after, she joined the MTP group, to work with Hubert Gojzewski and Mark Hempenius, in a frame of the Erasmus Plus Program. She will be back to Poland in July 2017 to continue her master assignment in the Polymer Group (Faculty of Chemical Technology at the PUT), headed by Prof. Ewa Andrzejewska.


text:
Ark: Survival Evolved Taming Calculator
Ark: Survival Evolved Taming Calculator
I used Narcoberries instead of Narcotics, made it a whole lot easier pump like 200 berries and your good for 5 minutes
More Dimetrodon Taming & KO Tips
681 points Taming & KO
For the love of god tame these on double xp and only tame low lvls
441 points Taming & KO
They must be able to float in water to lay eggs.
126 points Taming & KO
Be prepared to sit and tame for a very long time. They use up a lot of narcotics so you don't have much time to look away from the inventory
96 points Taming & KO
Use a quetzal to take it to a safer location. Tranq it with darts and bring an appropriate amount of narcotics. Torpor drops as fast as a Giga
88 points Taming & KO
Amount of narcs used is not correct, a lot more was required.


text:
Don Mattingly may be a total New York Yankees homer, but that doesn't mean I don't agree with him on the Blah Blah Steroids Scandal involving Alex Rodriguez.
It's time to move on, folks. This crap went down more than two weeks ago. In the sporting news world, that's like 20 years.
"Here is how I feel," Mattingly said regarding the matter. "He did something wrong. He admitted [he used steroids from 2001-03], now let's move on."It doesn't really matter what else he said about it -- especially since he kind of went on and on -- because that sentence made a great point. I don't want to hear from his cousin and I certainly don't care what his lawyer has to say. Call him a cheater, call him a failure, just stop regurgitating old news. It's killing me.
High five Donnie.
[A Die Hard Yankees Fan] | [My Pinstripes] | [The Voice of Yankees Universe]


text:
I've gone through moving, a breakup, relocating to a new city for work, but I kept ducking and weaving the punches life threw at me. How? I'm adaptable and adaptively attuned to life.
What is love?
Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more.
Of all the human emotions, envy is often seen as a bad one; one that needs to be suppressed. It's natural, of course. Envy could lead to anger and hatred at the person you're envious of. Envy is seen as a quality displayed by impure people, those who would use devious methods to gain the objects of their envy.
We all know someone who thinks everything happens for a reason. Maybe that person is you. That's okay. It's okay to think that every event that happens to you in your life is all part of some subtle guessing game that you need to solve, right? Maybe not.
I don't like the word "suffering" because it sounds too severe. However, it's an incredibly accurate word to describe the pain we feel in life. And we experience some form of suffering every day. We feel it in three forms: pain, change, and expectations.
Supporting is one of the most vital things a leader can do because it makes everyone better.
I wrote this originally at the beginning of August, when I was having a hard time with inspiration. I couldn't find anything worth writing about in my head and I almost stopped.
The bus pulled up to the station, and they got on. It was ten minutes to their stop. They were silent the whole time.
The novella. The classic story that's not quite long enough to be a full novel, but not quite short enough to be a short story. The middle child of literary works.


text:
Vegas Lawyer
Helping People Who
Were Hurt In Nevada
Dempsey, Roberts
& Smith, Ltd.
Las Vegas Accident Claims
David Matheny, Esq. for a free consultation.
Visit these legal sites:
Accident Lawyer In Las Vegas
Visit these Nevada legal sites:
Nevada Attorney | Auto Accident | Nevada Probate Lawyers | Vegas Law | Nevada Lawyer | Nevada Lawyer | Vegas Injury Law | Nevada Law | Accident Claims | Nevada Immigration Center | Nevada Attorney | Las Vegas Lawyers | Las Vegas Law | Vegas Lawyer | Nevada Lawyers | Nevada Attorney | Nevada Attorney |
Neither the State Bar of Nevada nor any agency of the State Bar has certified any lawyer identified here as a specialist or as an expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer's credentials and ability. This site is intended for Nevada residents and those with
legal issues arising under the jurisdiction of the State of Nevada. This site does not give legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Laws are different in other states and localities, consult a local attorney.
Copyright: David Matheny, 2007-2009.


text:
rap (@rap)Rising 18
Trying to live simply in a complicated world.Coins Received15 + Coins Given0 = Total18
kappy (@kappy)Rising 15
Well i like to draw....i love art but i like the idea of art more and more every day...and to be able to share that art is what i love..sorry everyone im not the best spellerCoins Received0 + Coins Given15 = Total15
Massoud Khodabandeh is the Director of Middle East Strategy Consultants and has worked long-term with the authorities in Iraq to bring about a peaceful solution to the impasse at Camp Liberty and help rescue other victims of the Mojahedin-e Khalq cult. Khodabandeh co-authored the book 'The Life of Camp Ashraf - Victims of Many Masters' with his wife Anne Singleton. They published an academic paper on the MEK's use of the internet. Khodabandeh is a regular writer an Khodabandeh.org Mesconsult.comCoins Received0 + Coins Given0 = Total1


text:
Available languages: 33 languages and dialects
Albanian, German, English, Basque, Catalan, Croatian, Danish, Spanish, Estonian, French, Finnish, Galician,
Welsh, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Icelandic, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian,
Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Slovak, Swedish, Tagalog, Czech, Turkish, Finnish, Maltese.
Be careful, this game is made especially for children from 4 to 8 years. Its graphics are colorful and the difficulty is low for young audiences. It is not suitable for an adult audience.
This game is a classic video game. Whenever an animal puts its head out of his hole, just press it to earn points. The difficulty rises from level to level.
Each time a level is achieved the child earns a picture of farm animal that adds to his collection.
- 20 levels yet possible
- Simple and fun games for kids
- Intuitive and simple interface
- Application designed specifically for children
- Graphics provided for children
- A photo gallery of farm animals


text:
Im sorry if this is a repeat post. I already posted this question but I dont see it anywhere. Could somebody recommend a good study Bible?
Im sorry if this is a repeat post. I already posted this question but I dont see it anywhere. Could somebody recommend a good study Bible?
I can recommend a few. It's best to go to a bookstore, grab a few of them and look over them before buying one. Choose some passages of the Bible that you are currently wanting more information on. Sit down with a few of these and see what they have to say.
Just one caveat - don't go searching for one that agrees with something that you are wanting the Bible to say. Some people do that.
- For King James, the Scofield Study Bible is good. I own one, my grandmother's and read it. Also for King James and New King James, Nelson puts out a good study Bible. My dad has one and I've used it before.
- The Life Application Bible [in NIV or New Living Translation or NASB] has good notes that I have found helpful.
- I have an NIV study bible that is good - I am currently reading this one. I do find there are good notes, but also too many footnotes and not all footnotes are found in the same place. It's a little busy. But I do like it.
- The Holman Study Bible has been recommended to me before with lots of good comments about it.
- And others have recommended the ESV study Bible, but have said that it is very large.
Just park yourself in a bookstore for an hour or two and read through some of them. Don't make a hasty choice.
".....it's your nickel"
Thank you Jayne. Sounds like a plan and exactly what I was thinking too.
www.biblegateway.com 55+ English bibles you can search, young's literal translation is also good for study as based off Hebrew
Another good one, not to be confused with the NIV Study Bible, is the NIV Zondervan Study Bible. Very good study Bible.
In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. - Rupertus Meldenius
Read your Bible and pray every single day. - Pastor Jon Courson
If your grace ain't greasier than a bucket full of chitlin's and gravy, you might be a legalist - an internet friend.
I personally prefer my Bible to only contain the Bible. That way when I read it's just God talking to me without any distractions in the text. There's so many study tools free online and download that I can research any verse, topic, or word externally.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
Nearly 30 years after the end of a war that devastated both North and South Korean, either side has found the path to civil communication, let alone a peace treaty. The "threat from the North" remains the justification of the ruthless authoritarian governments that have ruled in Seoul. And fear of representative institutions has also made the North the most closed of all communist societies.
It is this state of affairs that serves as background to a useful, carefully researched and documented work, "The Neutralized Unification of Korea," by Prof. In K. Hwang of Bradley University.
The Korean Peninsula has historically been the land route of invading armies from China and Russia in their efforts to reach Japan, and conversely by Japan to reach northward. Thus the strategic concerns of Korea's neighbors come in for considerable review here. In Hwang's view, neutralization would serve the security interests of the Soviet Union, China, and Japan by preventing either Soviet or Chinese domination of the peninsula and thus easing tensions that spill over into Japan.
For the United States, "Korean neutralization would alternatively serve as a "face-saving' device for allowing orderly disengagement from korea without leaving a vacuum for another power to fill."
There is logic, of course, in what Hwang writes. So much so that little that he says in new to strategists in Washington, Tokyo, Moscow, or Peking. Yet to date no new understanding has been reached. There is reason then to wonder whether these big powers don't in fact conceive that a divided peninsula serves their interests better. Would, for example, American and Japanese business ventures in South Korea fare as well in a unified country constantly facing the potential clash between communist-controlled or free-market economies? The motivations of the big powers deserve more critical study than Hwang provides.


text:
Ornaments aren't just for Christmas anymore. There are lots of ornament artists out there creating wonderful stuff for Halloween. Check out some of the wonderful ornaments I have found over at Etsy.com. Click on the picture to go to the listing for each item on Etsy.
I love Ornament Boutique's fun fabric and ribbons.
The Ornament Girl has a DIY tutorial and kits now. Perfect if you love her designs but still want to do it yourself.
Lunniunni's ornaments are alway super fun.
I love the trim on this ornament by Prairie Creations Ornaments. Really beautifully done.
And last but not least my very own Halloween inspired ornament.


text:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do the classes meet at a specific time during the week?
A: No, all of AASL eAcademy courses are offered asynchronously so you can complete the coursework at a time that is most convenient for you!
Q: What is the time commitment for the courses?
A: Participants are asked to commit 12 hours to the class, which works out to 3 hours per week.
Q: Can I receive college credit for these courses?
A: At this time AASL is not offering courses in conjunction with an institution of higher learning, so no college course credits will be earned by participants.
Q: Can I receive continuing education credit for these courses?
A: AASL's courses are the equivalent of 12-15 contact hours. Upon successful completion of the course, AASL will issue you a certificate of completion indicating the number of contact hours. Since continuing education requirements differ by state and school district, it is best to check with your institution as to whether they will accept AASL's contact hours for continuing education credit.
Q: How do I know when a class will be offered next?
A: AASL offers its eAcademy courses on a rotating basis. If you are interested in a class that is not currently offered please contact Jennifer Habley at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4383 or email@example.com.
Q: What is Moodle?
A: Moodle is a web-based online learning management system that AASL uses to deliver all of its AASL eAcademy courses. All of your course readings, assignments and class discussions will be organized in Moodle.
Q: Do I have to install any software to use Moodle?
A: No, Moodle is web-based learning management system and does not require you to install any software.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about a course?
A: Any questions about AASL eAcademy courses should be directed to Jennifer Habley at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4383 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Q: How much do the courses cost?
A: Please see individual course pages for registration fees.
Q: How do I register for the online courses?
A: Registration can be handled three ways: online, by fax, or by mail. A link to online registration or a paper form is provided within the AASL eAcademy course pages. For online registration, follow the link titled "Register." You will be asked to sign in with your ALA login and password and complete the registration process with a credit card (if you are not an ALA member, you can still register online with a credit card, you will just need to build a basic profile).
Q: Can I pay for the online courses with a check or purchase order?
A: Yes, if you would like to pay for a course by check or purchase order, please use the registration form. Please include a copy of the purchase order along with the registration form. Forms can be either mailed (ATTN: MACS, American Association of School Librarians, 50 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611) or faxed (312) 280-1538. Please be aware that your registration will not be confirmed until we have received your registration form and check or purchase order.
Q: Does AASL provide scholarships to help defray the cost of the courses?
A: At this time, AASL does not provide any financial assistance to students.
Q: I've registered for a course. How do I access it?
A: You will receive an email containing your login information one business day prior to the first day of the class. To sign in to the class, please go to classes.ala.org and enter your username and password. If you have previously taken an online class with AASL, your login information will remain the same.
Q: I need to cancel my registration. How can I do that?
A: Registration cancellations can be made through email (email@example.com), in writing and postmarked or faxed seven days prior to the course to allow time for another to fill the seat. Cancellations will result in a full refund less a $25 processing fee. No phone cancellations will be accepted. Please mail registration cancellations to American Library Association, ATTN: MACS, Online CE Registration, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 or fax to (312) 280-1538.


text:
It's hard to believe we are halfway through the year, but 12 o'clock noon, July 2, is the official halfway mark of 2016. Though the halfway point on a calendar has no wiggle room, luckily halfway in business (and in life) can have a variety of meanings, with a less restrictive timeline.
Hopefully, your business and year are tracking on plan or ahead of your annual goals. And, as we close in on the halfway point of the year, here are a few great quotes and observations on halfway to help launch you into the second half of this year.
"A goal properly set is halfway reached." – Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker and author
It all starts with setting goals—SMART goals, goals you can actually achieve. At the midway point, sometimes it is necessary to adjust goals. Maybe you have blown past a projected number and need to increase in one area or reduce in another. Setting clear goals that everyone understands sets the stage for success. At the halfway mark, look at your goals.
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." – President Theodore Roosevelt
Do you believe you can? Does your team believe they can? Believing you can achieve something is a powerful self-fulfilling prophesy. And self-doubt is something that can sneak into just about any business, especially when unexpected challenges arise. That often leads to fear. There is a great acronym for FEAR: False Expectations Appearing Real. At the halfway mark, do you believe you can? Does your team?
"A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes."
Versions of this quote date back to the 1700s—talk about a quote ahead of its time! In our social media world of instant everything, this couldn't be more accurate. Today every business needs to be conscious of what is being posted and shared about them on the Internet. Comments on Facebook, Twitter, Amazon and Google are just a handful of the places both truth and lies can be posted about your business for the world to see. It may not be fair, but it is reality. At the halfway mark, is there online information about you or your company that needs to be addressed?
"Whatever you do, don't do it halfway." – Bob Beamon, Olympic track and field athlete
Are you all in? Do you have any projects you have started, but they seemed to have lost traction? They are still works in progress, but they aren't getting your best effort? Now is a good time to take stock and get them back on track. Half effort produces half results. If a quality product or service is your goal, at the halfway mark are you giving it your best effort?
"The fellow who says he'll meet you halfway usually thinks he's standing on the dividing line." – Orlando Aloysius Battista, chemist and author
Some halfway marks are easy to define. July 2 is a good example. In business, it can be harder to define, especially in negotiations. Contracts, sales, employees, project status, new product development, where to meet someone for lunch—at some point, almost all of these functions of business will require some level of negotiating to reach common ground. Both sides may have to give a little to achieve the goal. If you find yourself stuck on something at the halfway mark, try a view from the other "fellow's" perspective. It may help both of you see the situation with more clarity.
What about you? Where are you at this halfway point of the year? Are your sales on track? Are your projects on schedule? Do you have any thoughts or suggestions to share that might be helpful for other businesses at this halfway point of the year? As always, we value all your feedback.


text:
Chris Martin News
Chris Martin news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Chris Martin news is powered by NewsRank ®
27 Celebrity Breakups We Totally Saw Coming
Have These 27 Celebs Had Plastic Surgery? They Say No, But...
Quiz: Can You Name All These Iconic Rock Bands By A Photo?
19 Celebrities Who Are Real Jerks In Real Life
25 Stars Who Were Totally Transformed By Movie Makeup
27 Times Celebs Threw Massive Shade On Social Media
31 Surprising Celebrities Who Embraced Natural Medicine
Exclusive Interview: Tommy Wiseau And Greg Sestero Talk 'The Room,' 'The Disaster Artis...
How Did These Rock Gods Look In Their Prime Vs. Decades Later?
You Won't Believe What These 29 Female Stars Look Like As Men
Quiz: Can You Name These Iconic Male Actors?
Trending Now
Updated: Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:03 pm
Copyright © 2018 Topix LLC


text:
Chloe Bradley-Meyers and Melissa McMillan launched Reform-Creative in 2010. The firm specializes in interior architecture and decorating for both residential and commercial spaces. Their portfolio also includes gardens, events and graphic design.
Reform-Creative continually searches for innovative materials, techniques and products to create original design solutions catered to their clients' needs and budget.
Melissa McMillan earned her bachelor of architecture from Cornell University in 2003. Chloe Bradley-Meyers received her bachelor of architecture from the University of Western Australia in 2005. They began their careers at a high-end interior design firm with a portfolio including private homes, retail stores, hotels and condominiums. As project managers they have executed everything from the initial site visit through conceptualization, design drawings, custom furniture details, and site supervision during construction.
Our interview with Damsels in Design


text:
Phasing Plan: 2019
Stantec Tower Residences
Starting on the 28th floor of the Stantec Tower will be Alberta's tallest residential offering with 481 units and unparalleled views.
Retail Attractions
On the west side of the Public Plaza is 170,000 sq. ft. of retail space filled with boutique shops, restaurants and amenities.
Cineplex UltraAVX and VIP Cinemas
Downtown Edmonton's first premium Cineplex theatre, offering reserved seating and licensed auditoriums.
Along with retail and dining options, ICE District will have a central grocery store located on the corner of 103 Street and 103 Avenue.


text:
Edit Article
How to Cite Social Media Using MLA and APA
Two Methods:Writing Social Media Citations in MLA StyleWriting Social Media Citations in APA StyleCommunity Q&A
Usually, you want to use solid academic sources, including books and articles from scholarly journals. Nonetheless, more and more, the Internet is offering up a wide variety of information suitable for a research paper. Citing social media sources is especially important if you are writing a paper on the effects of social media on the general population or if you are writing on currently trending topics.
Writing Social Media Citations in MLA Style
1Cite a 'tweet'. For a tweet on Twitter, begin with the author's last name, followed by his or her first name and the username in parenthesis. Follow it with the full tweet in quotations, the date it was posted, the time it was posted, and the word "Tweet."[1] It should look something like this:
- "Knight, Joe (CakesforLife). 'Always sift your flour before adding it to the cake.' 22 Jan. 2013, 4:15 p.m. Tweet."
2Follow a similar format for a Facebook post. Begin with the author's last name, followed by a comma, his first name, and then a period. Use the full post in quotations. Add the date and time posted with a comma in between, followed by a period and the words "Facebook post.".
- For example: "Fitz, Ross. 'I baked the best cake today. Stay tuned for the recipe.' 24 May 2012, 2:24 a.m. Facebook post."
3Use a similar format with YouTube. Begin with the author's last name, followed by a comma, the author's first name, and then a period. Then add the title of the video in quotations. Follow that with "Online video clip," a period, the name of the website in italics, and then the website's publisher. Next, use the date the video was published, then a period. After that, use the medium of publication, a period, and the date you accessed it.
- For example: "Gross, Jean. 'All Things Green.' Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 22 Apr. 2004. Web. 31 Oct. 2005."
4Create an in-text citation. To make an in-text citation, use the author's last name for the citation. Go to the end of the sentence you are citing, and put the author's last name in parenthesis before the period:
- For the tweet or Facebook post: "To make less dense cakes, make sure to sift the flour when adding dry ingredients (Knight)."
- For the YouTube video, use a shortened form of the title instead: "Green objects come in a variety of shapes (All Things)."
Writing Social Media Citations in APA Style
1Cite a 'tweet' in APA. For Twitter, begin this time with the person's Twitter handle with a period at the end. Place the date it was published in parenthesis, beginning with the day and following it with the month and year with a period afterwards. Enter the full text of the post next, followed by a period, "[Twitter post]," a period, and the website; don't use the quotation marks in the citation.[2] For example:
- "@CakesforLife. (2013, January 22). Always sift your flour before adding it to the cake. [Twitter post]. Retrieved from www.twitter.com"
2Begin with the person's username for a Facebook post. The username should be followed by a period and the date in parenthesis; add a period afterwards. Use the full post next, followed by "[Facebook update]" and the website[3]:
- "Rfitz. (2012, May 24). I baked the best cake today. Stay tuned for the recipe. [Facebook update]. Retrieved from www.facebook.com"
3Create your Youtube citation. For a YouTube video or other video site, begin with the author's last name, followed by his or her first initial(s) and a period. Use the date of publication next in parenthesis, followed by a period, the title of the video, and "[Video file]." Add the website at the end:
- "Gross, J. (2004, April 22). All things green [Video file]. Retrieved from www.youtube.com/greenthingsforlife"
4Write your in-text citation. For an in-text citation, use the author's handle or last name. In the sentence you are citing, place a parenthesis at the end before the period. Put the author's last name or the handle in the parenthesis, followed by a comma and the date:
- "To make less dense cakes, make sure to sift the flour when adding dry ingredients (CakesforLife, 2013)."
Community Q&A
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.Submit
- How you cite your source depends on the format and which format you choose is usually decided by your school or professor. Two of the primary formats are the Modern Language Association (MLA) style and American Psychological Association (APA). Each of these styles require you to format your information in a particular way.
Article Info
Categories: MLA Style Manual | APA Style | Citation
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 29,284 times.
Did this article help you?