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Yearly Archives: 2010
Disease hits Kāne'ohe Bay reefs
More than 100 colonies of red rice coral have been killed by MWS (the white cluster of coral above was once alive, the same color as the coral surrounding it). The disease appears most advanced in south Kāne'ohe Bay. (Credit: Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology) MWS has killed 100 colonies of red rice coral Honolulu … Continue reading Disease hits Kāne'ohe Bay reefs
Chinese Freighter Slams Into Great Barrier Reef – NYTimes.com
The New York TimesBy KEITH BRADSHER HONG KONG — Salvage experts and a tugboat crew struggled on Monday to save a large Chinese freighter that slammed into the Great Barrier Reef off Australia over the weekend, trying to prevent the vessel from breaking apart as some of the 1,075 tons of engine fuel in its … Continue reading Chinese Freighter Slams Into Great Barrier Reef – NYTimes.com
Microbial Answer to Plastic Pollution?
These are microbes from the coastal seabed attached to plastic, as seen through a microscope. (Credit: Jesse Harrison) ScienceDaily (Mar. 31, 2010) Fragments of plastic in the ocean are not just unsightly but potentially lethal to marine life. Coastal microbes may offer a smart solution to clean up plastic contamination, according to Jesse Harrison presenting … Continue reading Microbial Answer to Plastic Pollution?
Casting a wide net for an ocean rescue
Editorial, San Francisco Chronicle Originally published on page E-10, Sunday, March 28, 2010. The rumor seemed to gain a life of its own in the blogosphere: President Obama was poised to ban sportfishing in America. The source of the misinformation was a column earlier this month on ESPNOutdoors.com, which quickly admitted to "several errors in … Continue reading Casting a wide net for an ocean rescue
Seabed biodiversity in oxygen minimum zones
Abundant populations of the deep-sea spider crab Encephaloides armstrongi from c. 1,000 m (lower boundary OMZ) in the Gulf of Oman and the dead bodies of large upper-ocean jellyfish (Crambionella orsini) which can occur in plague proportions in the Gulf of Oman. (Credit: NOCS/NERC) Oxygen minimum zones Some regions of the deep ocean floor support … Continue reading Seabed biodiversity in oxygen minimum zones
Scientists watch whale's birth near Navy training range
Derecha, a right whale spotted off St. Johns County, gave birth Saturday. (Photo taken under NOAA Scientific Permit No.948-1962 to UNC-Wilmington. Provided by University of North Carolina-Wilmington) It was only the second time a right whale's birth has been seen and studied. Florida Times-UnionBy Steve Patterson. Posted March 23, 2010 Scientists surveying the area near … Continue reading Scientists watch whale's birth near Navy training range
An ocean policy for the future
An op-ed by MCBI President Elliott A. Norse: The 2010 Winter Olympics gave "The Great One," hockey player Wayne Gretzky, the honor of lighting the Olympic Cauldron. Seeing him reminded me of his famous quote: "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been." As in hockey, success in … Continue reading An ocean policy for the future
Bottomfish and Lobster Fisheries Permanently Closed at Papahanaumokuakea Monument
Reported by: Ron Mizutani, KOHN2 Bottomfish and lobster fisheries scheduled to close in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument next June have permanently shut down more than a year in advance. But it came with a price tag, essentially a buyout of 22 permits to the tune of $6 million. The creation of the … Continue reading Bottomfish and Lobster Fisheries Permanently Closed at Papahanaumokuakea Monument
U.N. Rejects Export Ban on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Fish dealers with bluefin tuna at a market in Tokyo on Thursday. (Photo: Koji Sasahara/Associated Press) The New York Times – By DAVID JOLLY and JOHN M. BRODER. Published: March 18, 2010 Delegates at a United Nations conference on endangered species in Doha, Qatar, soundly defeated American-supported proposals on Thursday to ban international trade in … Continue reading U.N. Rejects Export Ban on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Iron fertilization in ocean nourishes toxic algae
Micro mug shot: The exoskeleton of a toxin-producing diatom Pseudonitzschia turgidula. The phytoplankton species proliferates when fed dissolved iron, a finding that reveals a potential downside of attempts to sequester carbon by fertilizing the ocean. (Credit: Brian Bill, NOAA/SFSU) Carbon sequestration efforts could trigger harmful algal blooms Sid Perkins, Science News Web edition : Monday, … Continue reading Iron fertilization in ocean nourishes toxic algae


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Crystal was getting dressed, and Ryan rolled over to look at her. "So…what was that?"
"That, love, was sex. Are you not familiar with the concept?" She gave him an impish grin, and he blushed.
She laughed, pulling her pants the rest of the way up. "Because we were both hungry, of course."
Ryan blinked at that. "What…what do you mean?"
She sighed, though she still had a smile. "Better band-aid this then. Ryan, look at me." She put her hands on her waist half dressed and cocked her hips slightly. She hadn't gotten around to putting on a shirt yet. "Do you want to go for another round?"
"I mean-"
"Shush. Wait. Really think about it. Don't go with your first reaction, yeah? Really, really think about it. Do you want to go again?"
He did, looking at her. She was beautiful, but given what she'd told Ryan earlier was happening to him, that wasn't surprising. He took a moment to admire that beauty…and realized he had as much desire for her as he would for the Venus de Milo.
"I…no, I don't."
She nodded, and finished getting dressed. "And while that was some very nice sex, especially given your inexperience, I don't want you either. Any more than I want another sandwich, or to sleep some more. We're gods, love. We don't have mortal hungers anymore."
He felt his brow furrow. "Mortal hungers?"
She looked up at the starscape above them as she finished buttoning her shirt. "Can't you just roll with it?"
He let out a slight chuckle. "I did earlier."
That got a laugh at least. "Cheeky bugger. Fine. Get dressed and I'll give you a version you'll understand."
He got out of bed, looking for the hastily discarded clothes that were scattered around the planetarium. The idea should have excited him…but didn't.
"So," Crystal said, walking over to the control panel that had risen back out of the ground while he did. "Mortals are defined by five Hungers that separate them from us. Food, Drink, Air, Rest, and Company – the last of which includes sex. Every mortal hungers in one fashion for another for all of those"
Ryan nodded thoughtfully. " I mean, the first four are biology. But not everyone wants Company – loners do exist."
"Oh, of course. But they still get it, yeah?" Seeing the confusion on his face, she adopted what he was beginning to think of as her 'patient voice.' "What do loners usually do?"
He scratched his chin. "Uh…read, watch tv, play video games-"
The tone she used to interrupt him was still encouraging. "Art. It's a passive interaction, sure, but they are getting that Hunger filled with the art of other humans. And when they don't, they get it from nature or pets."
"Okay," he said, biting his cheek in thought as he did. "I'll accept that. So we…don't?"
"Not unless we burn a lot of power, become more mortal. Like we did against Enki. Then those desires come flooding back, and it's best to fill them. Take a few deep breaths, have a bite or six, down a bottle of water, take a nap, and get some time with people – and the quickest way to satisfy that last one is a good old-fashioned boffing, yeah?" She grinned at him with the last line. "Always make sure once you burn through everything that hard that you fill each Hunger somehow. Otherwise, it'll fester and grow and you'll end up like Zeus."
Ryan knew enough myths to shudder at the thought. If those were even half-true… "Okay, point taken. But…I'll never again enjoy a good meal unless I burn through power? Or enjoy sex?"
"See, this is why I don't like explaining things. You keep taking it worse. You can still enjoy a good meal, a good drink, get laid, love. You just don't feel a need to. You'll find new needs as you finish Apotheosis, new Hungers."
"And they are-"
"Something for when you understand more." She finished working the control panel. "Curators are coming up soon, and I'm bored with lesson time. That at least satisfy you?"
"Oh hell yes," he said, grinning. She laughed, but he noticed with even the innuendo, he didn't feel any stirring, any desire to take her back to bed. Academically it sounded fun, sure, and from what she said it would still feel good – but he didn't feel an urge to do it. "One last question." Crystal rolled her eyes good-naturedly as Ryan continued, "So you're saying every time I burn through that much power, I'll need to get laid?"
She shook her head. "Or go to a party, or have a good conversation, or read a book. The last one's my favorite, love. Sex is just best when time is short, yeah?"
"Yeah," he said, nodding. "I understand."
"Good, because we've arrived. Officium Mundi, their home plane." She began walking towards the door that appeared.
"Wait, what should I expect out there?"
She looked back over her shoulder, and didn't stop walking as she did so, "What do you think I'm going to say, love?"
He sighed as she opened the door, rushing a bit to follow her. "Yeah, yeah. Roll with it."
"Good lad." She stepped out the door, and he followed. The world outside…well, it definitely wasn't Earth, and it wasn't the blasted wasteland and stained glass sky of Cipher Nullity. First of all, they were in a building – a building so large, the ceiling had clouds. Lining his vision were rows and rows of shelves that stretched so far he couldn't see the end of them. On those shelves were books, and between them walked people. Men and women, all of them wearing suits. Sometimes they climbed ladders that stretched impossibly high, sometimes they walked along the shelves hand over hand or crossed bridges that had been built between them. Filing cabinets floated among them.
The whole thing was like the dullest, grayest version of Hogwarts possible.
"Welcome," said Crystal, "to the where the universe makes its red tape. Try not to look too hard, love – I think it would give you a bloody terrible headache and probably cause another faint, and we're on the clock, yeah?"
He didn't answer directly, just followed her as she walked towards a door in the side of one of the shelves. Before they could open it, a man in a suit stepped out.
Ryan looked at him a second time, and his eyes widened. It wasn't just any man in a suit. It was his man in a suit, his constant companion for most of his life.
"Ryan," the man said, his voice still hoarse, "and Crystal. I don't suppose you're here to catch up on old times."
It wasn't a question, but a statement, yet Ryan still nodded. "We need help," he glanced sideways a Crystal. "Your help, apparently. We need to contact the other gods before-"
"Not out here," Crystal interrupted, and the man in a suit nodded.
"Agreed. Call me Nabu, Ryan. And please, step into my office."
Not knowing what to expect in the office of the man who had followed him his entire life, and trying not to think too hard about how good it was to see him again, Ryan followed the other two inside.

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The End of Time, a vision by Phyliss Maske
Source: The End of Time, a vision by Phyliss Maske
The End of Time
and what the Lord showed me.
by Phyliss Maske [Indonesian]
Date: March 26, 2006I came home from work and it was raining. I was very tired from all the long hours I had been putting in at the store.
When I got home, I felt the need to lay down and rest for a while. As soon as I laid down, the Lord came and took me up high. I could see the earth and there was smoke and fire everywhere! The Lord showed me that it was the end of time.
Many parts of the earth were destroyed. He showed me the people, they were running for their lives, but there was no place to run.
I saw large sink holes in the ground and fire was in them, and black smoke was boiling up out of the holes.
Then the Lord God showed me the news on the TV, there were reporters trying to report what was going on, but they themselves were terrified and running. Nobody seemed to understand what was happening.
There was so much devastation and panic. I could see the faces of the people, they were so horrified. Some were trying to get to the mountain side, but fire was everywhere. They were crying, screaming and running, looking for a safe place to hide. But there was no place to hide, no place to run to. They looked so hopeless and so helpless.
I thought, "Lord, Dear Lord! What is going on?"
He said, "What you are seeing is the end of time. Warn the people! Cry out! Spare not. Lift up your voice. I will come soon. Warn the people to repent, before its too late!"
[End of Vision]
I also feel the Lord is saying to pray like I never have before. He has given me a new burden for the lost. I can't began to tell you what a feeling is stirring in my heart and soul.
I know He is coming soon and I know we must do all we can. I also know if we don't reach out to this lost and dying world, we will have to stand before God on Judgment day.
I know I must have a clean heart, live a repented life, walk in holiness, get all the junk out of my life. There is no room for sin in my life.
A lot of things the Lord God is showing me, new places He is going to take the ones who will work in his fields and a new refreshing is coming on us all who do the Will of the Father.
Praise God, oh how I want to please Him, to serve Him, I know it's not His Will for one soul to perish!
I can't waste one second, there is a fire that is on me and in me.
I must go forth and you must too, all for the kingdom.
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gary mehigan, george calombaris, masterchef, matt moran, Penguin lantern cookery classic, The Essential Ingredient Newcastle
You've watched them on TV, seen them in various ads, in magazines and might have even purchased their individual cookbooks. Now Matt, Gary and George have teamed up with Penguin publishers to create a series of simple and fuss-free books featuring new and classic recipes. We've all heard what they had to say about their contestants' dishes, now the tables are reversed and these chef's dishes better be crackin'.
In true Penguin style, you'll easily recognize the classic orange covers and the straightforward layouts, lovely illustrations and simple instructions. There are plenty of mid-week options there served up with a good dose of more elaborate offerings.
Gary Mehigan brings his comfort, tugging-at-the-heartstring kind of food (rice pudding with strawberry jam or ricotta pancakes). To my delight, he features the most delicious pumpkin soup I have ever made – impossibly simple and heartwarming. With dishes like lamb tajine and roasted red capsicum with goats cheese, he introduces a mediterranean touch although, that side of things is really left to George to handle. Overall, the influences come from the classic French and English repertoires, with coq au vin and rillettes alongside the classic roast beef.
George (Calombaris) does his mother justice with a good selection of dishes inspired by his youth although most dishes are still clearly reinterpreted with a contemporary twist. Not a lot of moussaka there but rather, combinations of various influences meshed in together, like with his baked fetta souffle with smoked almond and grape vinaigrette for instance or his rhubarb and melamakarona (a greek biscuit) crumble. The slow roasted pork belly with compressed apple uses a classic combination of flavors with added texture and visual effects and the chocolate, walnut and salty caramel tart really doesn't need any justification. This book seems to sit comfortably in a modern Australian section with an infusion of Greek sunshine.
Finally, true to form, Matt (Moran) is the 'chefiest' of the lot and offers dishes that range in complexity – from a hearty mushroom risotto to a more delicate carpaccio of tuna with king prawns and daikon dressing. The influences are diverse, from Asia to the Middle East (lamb and harissa sausage roll) to South America (lamb quesadillas) and, when it comes to desserts, the incontournable France (Poire Belle Helene or raspberry tart). The presentation, while visually appealing, isn't over the top and the emphasis remains on generous and convivial entertaining.
So, who's going home tonight?
The Essential Ingredient Newcastle stocks a great range of recipe books taking inspiration from home and the cuisines of the world.


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4 years ago
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Gabe reading :)
Gabe is reading a book that could have been written about a day in his life. The book is titled, "No David!" He identifies well with the main character, David. :)
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He is so cute. I'd love to learn how to upload a video on here...I managed (after about four hours) to get a 15 second clip on facebook...that's as far as I've gotten. lol. Can't wait to read more of your blog. I'm going to add it to my autism blog list. :)ReplyDelete
Thanks, Crystal! It took me awhile to figure out how to upload the video. Let me know if I can help.ReplyDelete
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Here is the first chapter of a series I and janu really wanted to get out. A big thanks to umemi who brought it to janu's attention, and crimson323 for finishing the translation. We are looking for a dedicated translator for this series. Please apply in the 'Becoming Noizy' section.
Quick Summary
A boy opens a chest at his father's temple, and inside pops out a Hanyou, a half demon, half human girl who wishes for nothing more than to avenge the death of her mother, and herself by her father. It just so happens to be that the boy looks just like his ancestor, the one who killed the girl and mother.
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Translators: crimson323, umemi
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Editors: juon, CupofDice
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Since the recent update, I've noticed a rather odd little glitch. Spiders are dancing. Or more specifically, hopping in circles. Is anyone else seeing this sort of thing right now? I'm hoping they won't patch it too soon. I find it kind of adorable.


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Yes I am so surprised to be doing as well as I am doing after chemo this week. I had it on Wednesday but yesterday and today (Friday) I still feel on top of it! Amazing as the last chemo I had knocked me so hard I almost couldn't get up again. I was literally on the couch and not even finding any comfort in doing that because even laying there still and not doing a thing, I ached, I had that awful 'twitchy legs' you know when you can't scratch them and they feel all restless, it's hard to explain unless you've had it and then you know exactly what it is, I was nauseas, just really tough and yucky.
Anyway, since I got home from chemo on Wednesday late afternoon and nearly sat down in the hallway and cried (remember my last post), I have gotten pro-active. I thought to myself, 'well there's no point crying over what you haven't got, or what hasn't happened.' I kept thinking how nice it would have been if my sisters and my Nana had perhaps popped in through the day while I was at chemo and just perhaps done a little ironing or tidied up, even just a little bit, you know what I mean? However, that didn't happen and I am not going to let it get me down anymore. So on Thursday when I got up and felt surprisingly well, I went with it, I was careful not to overdo it though because I have done that before too and learned my lesson. I started with doing a really good vacuum through the home and just doing that made a huge difference. Then I de-cluttered, which made another enormous difference. I had scrapbook stuff out on my kitchen table, the entire table was covered in art and craft stuff that I kept leaving out thinking I was going to be inspired to use it. Looking at a big mess like inspires nothing but depression LOL! So, I tidied it all away into a cabinet that I use for it at the moment. I also have visions of removing it all back out to my 'shed/studio', I set up my outdoor shed a long time ago, there is a blog post on it somewhere, I never know how people link back to their old posts (if someone wants to tell me I would be grateful) but somehow ended up bringing it all inside. I think it was when Jamie wasn't staying with me and I didn't like being way down in the back garden at night when Jack was in the house alone sleeping. Just in case I didn't hear him so I ended up back in the house with all the clutter. Anyway, it is gradually going back out to the 'Studio' which I am really happy about because I had it set up beautifully and as soon as you walked in there, you were greeted with such a sense of peace and calm. I loved being out there working on cards and pages and mini books etc.
Also got some more planting done, so I am feeling really great about that. My dear friend Lee came over last night and told me I had inspired her to get into vegetable growing too, so she got a hot house/green house (birthday present from her husband, her birthday is on Saturday), she got a compost bin, she went to a beautiful place we have on the Peninsula down here called 'Heronswood' where they grow the old fashioned seed that hasn't been hybridized (sp?), meaning they will grow true to form for many years to come rather than having to replace seed each year which is what a large part of the garden industry has had us doing to make more money for them. Anyway 'Heronswood' is magnificent gardens all grown organically, and environmentally friendly, they have a cafe where they use the garden produce in their cooking, they have a gorgeous original heritage house on the property where you take a tour, they have gardening expo's all sorts of wonderful things, so she went there and picked up all sorts of gorgeous, produce to grow in her own beautiful vegetable garden! I am so proud of her, it gives a special kind of pleasure growing your own veggie and now with the prices being what they are, it is worth it. Anyway, she and I will be able to swap what we grow, which is wonderful.
Anyway, suffice to say I have been rather productive and so very grateful because I really didn't expect to be after all that chemo so it is just a lovely bonus. Not to say it wont get me down in the next day or so, chemo can be like that but at least I have had a head start on getting things done and my home feels almost nice again! I have also been up earlier than both my boys and managed to cook them hot breakfasts and hot chocolates and yummy lunches for the day so I felt really great about that too.
I have had so much feedback from all of you regarding possibly moving to Warragul closer to Jacks Father. I think almost all of you agree that is a good idea and wonderful for Jack. You all agree with it as long as I can get the help I need. I think I can, I met for the first time with a 'support person' as he likes to call himself, he is actually a psychologist from Hospice who wanted to meet with me and see whether I would like to work with him, he is offering an ear and to help me with decision making, etc. I really liked him and he is checking out all about the Hospice and Palliative Care team up that way and also the chemo set up at the local Hospital up there, which is quite a large Hospital I believe and he says he thinks they have a good chemo set up. Anyway, it is nice of him to do this and will just help me to feel a bit better about knowing what is available to me. I know Jack will be thr illed to be near his Daddy and it will be so much easier for him in the end when it is time for me to leave him but I need to be taken care of too or it won't work out. I do know that seeing him thrive will help me endlessly and with David helping with Jack that will lighten my load considerably as well as give Jack and David much needed bonding time again. I have yet to speak to David about this so that is the next step in the plan and a fairly important one I suppose! Once I have done that, and I truly do expect him to be on board with it - I will consider it a done deal, it is just a matter of when to move. Of course there is also the little matter of whether I am applicable for that huge surgery that I mentioned in one of my previous posts (gosh I have to learn how to link back), if I do end up having and taking that option then I will probably need to stay down here until I am completely recovered as it is based in Melbourne and I will need Mum in terms of Rehab etc. Anyway, mostly I want to thank you all for taking the time to consider this for me and then getting back to me on it with such very valid thoughts and questions and opinions and most of all love and care for me. Honestly, you are the most beautiful bunch of people you could ever wish to know, I love you all and honestly don't know what I would do without your cheerful emails and comments, they fill my day with smiles and happiness really they do. I just wish I could get back to you all individually more often, I try I really do but sometimes there are just so many and I know you all wouldn't want me missing out on spending time with Jack or doing anything that could help us keep on top over here, so I try to stay as balanced as possible. I do get back to quite a few of you, so if I haven't gotten back to you yet, hang in there because I definitely will, I am just not sure when. I still need and notice every single comment and email though and I keep all the emails. Jack may want them one day, I can print them out into a book or onto a disk for him to keep and see how wonderful you all were to me and him as well. So truly thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Best I get off this computer for now and go and wake my boys for their breakfasts and help them get off to a great day, these are things I love doing because when I am not well, I can't do that sort of thing in the morning, so I love to do it now and I love how we all leave the house so cheerful and warmed by being home together for that couple of hours in the morning. Starting off our day filled with not only a warm brekky but warmed by love of each other too! Good Stuff, I tell ya...Love to you all, and take care of yourselves and each other.
Things I am Grateful For Today:
Being up and able to cook breakfast for my boys.
Being well enough to potter around my home and take care of it and make it a nurturing space.
Having you all to talk to first thing in the morning.
My dear friend Lee for popping in to see me every week regardless of what she has on.
My dear friend Lee for wanting to take Jack and I out every second weekend to help us have quality time and build up memories.
A roof over our heads, food in the cupboards, warm coats when it's cold.
The lovely possibility of us soon getting a dog, perhaps a puppy or perhaps an older dog that no one wants. Soon I think, very soon, we all have a longing for a dog to lavish our affection on, they give you back so much in return. It has taken my a while to get over the loss of my cat but I am ready, my heart is ready to give love to another animal and to receive it too. xxx
I also want to shout out to Cathy Bennett, Cathy thank you so much for your lovely supportive emails to me lately, you have been a source of strength and hope and made such a difference to my days, so thank you my darling.
Also, Beth, the 'superhero' necklace, I just adore it, I am wearing it now, in fact I haven't taken it off since I got it. What a thoughtful gesture that was, I thank you so very much, it really means so much to me and it is something tangible from this blogging world, just makes it even more lovely. I am so blessed to have you as a friend, thank you my dear, so very much. Love and Hugs to you. xxx You can read Beths beautiful blog at www.moredoors.blogspot.com.
I have to take quite a few photos soon, I have promised a photo of me wearing the gorgeous pajamas Bella sent to me, so I must get that done soon, I would also like to take some of me wearing the sweet hats and scarf that Meg made me, the necklace from Beth, oooh I hope I haven't forgotten anything. Anyway, I will get onto it, I am not in the best mood for taking photos of myself actually because I am so puffy and bloated from all the pain medications and chemo drugs. I know I am too because Lee and my Mum who will be honest, tell me my face is huge and puffy, it is unfortunate but there is not room for vanity here anyway as I am keeping it real. If I can post a shot of me wearing my 'bag' I can certainly allow you to see the affects of pain medications and chemo, although I still have my hair, so far so good. It is coming out but very slowly at the moment, I have such a lot of hair so I think it may take a while. Anyway, I will get on with it soon and post them for you.
Oh I know who else I wanted to thank, Sarah Wendt, thank you so much for your caring email. I was so touched that you put in the time to think about Jack and I so much and so kindly. You really put your heart and thoughts on the line and I totally agree with you in every area you touched on. Thank you my friend, much appreciated.
Okay, I am pretty sure that is it for this time, if I have missed anyone I will post on it next time. This has ended up being a pretty long and probably very boring post, I am sorry to those of you who are still here reading on loyally. I must have the chats this morning. Okay off I go, really this time. Love to you all again. xxx
Friday, 23 May 2008
So Far Going Great...(Touch Wood)..
Yes I am so surprised to be doing as well as I am doing after chemo this week. I had it on Wednesday but yesterday and today (Friday) I still feel on top of it! Amazing as the last chemo I had knocked me so hard I almost couldn't get up again. I was literally on the couch and not even finding any comfort in doing that because even laying there still and not doing a thing, I ached, I had that awful 'twitchy legs' you know when you can't scratch them and they feel all restless, it's hard to explain unless you've had it and then you know exactly what it is, I was nauseas, just really tough and yucky.
Posted by Jen Ballantyne at 6:39 am
Labels: beautiful things, friends, garden, healing, home, hope, Jack, journey, love, personal space, scrapbooking, uplifting
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De-cluttering creates peace - today is my day off and the first thing I now do is empty the living areas of everyone's "bits", do the dishes, vacuum - and then I feel calm. I had to do that with my scrapbooking things last night too - I think they are hiding my mojo.ReplyDelete
A dog would be a great idea for Jack - a confidant when he needs one. And a big ball of love and licks!
Enjoy your day!
love and hugs
K xx
SO glad that you've been feeling good enough to potter around :) Quality time... that's a huge answer to prayer.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, May 23, 2008 9:08:00 am
Music to my ears... what wonderful news and to know that today you are feeling well enough to putter and to enjoy the simplicity of breakfast with your precious boys.ReplyDelete
Our prayers are lifted up everyday on your behalf!
Ruthie from california
I know, it's great isn't it Karen, I love the peace and that's what I need when I feel yucky and all out of control. I'm glad you like the idea of a dog for Jack I think he is the perfect age for one. Jamie has promised faithfully to walk it everyday and to take it to training and just help in general so I will hold him to that! Nice to talk with you my friend. Enjoy your day too, picking up everything, it does make you feel more like scrapping when everything is neat and tidy doesn't it? Hugs xxxReplyDelete
Wilsonian, thanks for your comment too, it is indeed a huge answer to prayer to be able to potter around and do what I fancy, such a LOVELY feeling. I will absolutely revel in it while it lasts. Thanks sweetie for your continued support Hugs xxx
PS: Not sure why that pink writing is so big, it's not meant to be but it won't let me shrink it, I've been having a few probs with blogger lately.
So glad to hear that you're going well with the chemo,Jen. And you're right about a bit of a clean-up - it can really cheer things up. (altho - saying that - I really wish you had someone to help you out a bit more right now!!!)If I lived closer I'd come over and ...um...show you how poor my cleaning skillz are. Um, on second thoughts....I could make you a nice cup of tea??ReplyDelete
hope you continue to feel good.
becky xx
Jen, it's so lovely to see you feeling well in yourself and able to do those "ordinary" things that you've been missing out on. This post is wonderful, and I hope that feeling lasts for you.ReplyDelete
I'll attempt a mini-tutorial on how to link to your individual posts: Go to the post you want to link to. At the bottom, beside the comments link, there's the time of the post (the time of this post is 6.39, I think). Click on the time and you'll be brought to the page with the permalink to that post. Copy the URL from the address bar at the top of your page, and then in your blog-post link to that URL as you would if you were linking to any other web-page. Does that make sense? If not, get back to me. I'm no expert, but it's one of the things I do manage to do on my blog.
Best to you! Imelda
Oh... and I think a dog is a wonderful idea - for Jack, for Jamie, and for you!
So glad you're feeling well and able to do those little jobs around the house - they really can cheer one up, can't they? Hugs to you for continued good feelings....ReplyDelete
Sounds good.ReplyDelete
Something I can help you with.
Linking to other posts in your blog.
1. Open two tabs - have one with your "New Post", the other at "Manage Posts".
2. Type away happily on your "New Post" until you have that I have an old post I want to reference feeling.
3. Go to your "Manage Posts" tab and use the search to find the post you want.
4. On the hyperlink to view, right click and Copy Link Location
5. In your "New Post", highlight the words that you want your link to be on and click on the insert link icon at the top. Paste the link.
I know what you mean about seeing unfinished projects hoping for inspiration and finding instead frustration.
i swear you are one of the most amazing people I know..ReplyDelete
Gosh, it's wonderful to "hear" the happiness in your words. I'm so glad you're feeling good and getting lots done. That's exciting news that you're planning to get a dog. I can't imagine life without our Miss Daisy.ReplyDelete
So happy you're cruising along nicely - keep up the good work!!
Happy Birthday to Lee, she's a treasure of a person and I hope she has a magical day. I'm coveting the composter and veggie garden.
Funny that you mention a dog... my folks just got one tonight as an unexpected treat for themselves. A little boy Shih Tzu maybe named Murphy... they say he's really shy and how I wish he had someone like Jack to hang out with (altho my folks are lovely, too but not kids anymore!). I vote yes!
Have a great weekend and continued good things to you...
Cate in Cal
Hi Jenni! So glad you are feeling well! I love what happens when I clear space too. A dog sounds like fun. They make me laugh anyway and laughing is one fine thing. Also so admire the logical, caring way in which you are exploring a possible move. And love the garden too—so healing! Thanks for your shout out—you are such a sweetheart and it is nothing but pleasure knowing you! Have a wondrous day. Love and big hugs— CathyReplyDelete
oh this is so wonderful, that you are feeling more energy and chemo didn't completely wipe you out this go around.ReplyDelete
Sometimes just getting things picked up can create a feeling of order from chaos and really does help with mental space as well.
And it makes me happy that you are here, present for it all, choosing to be so alive in your life.
I learn so much from you.
I love you,
Jen, I am so pleased that you are feeling a bit better after this chemo and are able to do things that make you happy.ReplyDelete
Thinking of you and sending much love ~ Tabitha XXX
I think about you a lot these days. I wonder about you and your little guy.ReplyDelete
We have 3 dogs--they help me get moving since they need to go out! I was pleased to donate a piece for your auction. Take care.
I am so happy to hear that you had some energy and felt well enough to putter around your house and do some things for your boys! I am sure it did enormous things for your mental health and your general well-being.ReplyDelete
Jen, I'm so happy to read that you are having some good days. I know you treasure every minute with your boys. I feel so proud to know you even though it is just though your blog.ReplyDelete
You keep feeling better, and I'll keep praying. We're all on your team.
I'm so glad you're feeling good. I rejoice with you in this blessing! And you've inspired me to stop whining and clean up my own home. :)ReplyDelete
Hi there Sweet Breath of Loving! (Yes!! That is exactly how you make me want to address You ... Deal with it!! [grin]) I am so jubilant because I am celebrating Life's Gift to you of a few days of less discomfort. This is, My Darling Jen, an answer to prayers and loving concern. and I will celebrate each and every such blessing that we are given. Right?!ReplyDelete
I sent a bit of an instruction on linking. I do hope that it is of use.
I love and adore every aspect of your wonderful Person.
i am so happy to read that you are feeling so good after this round. you deserve to have every moment be as bright as the sunshine my sweet friend.ReplyDelete
praying for you daily,
jen i'm so glad that you are feeling well. it's amazing how wonderful a clean house can make you feel.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSunday, May 25, 2008 9:38:00 pm
When I started reading your post I thought, it seems awful to be spending your time doing mundane things like housework. But then I started thinking about it some more and I realized, that it's those small, boring tasks that give structure to our lives, and they feel normal. Not only that, I know when I've cleaned the kitchen up, I feel a huge amount of satisfaction.ReplyDelete
I shouldn't sneer at doing normal things, the things we dislike because we do them so often. I've been away for two weeks and it was so wonderful to come home and do something as normal as tidy up. Made me feel grounded again.
So thank you for reminding me of that Jen. Take care sweetie. I thought of you often while I was away and I'm so glad to read that you're okay.
do hope that you find peace in the middle of your storms. May Jesus be strongly sitting in your boat and may you be able to deal with the nerve pain and other discomforts that you face as well. scottReplyDelete
visiting over from Biscotti Brain. Funny how you didn't mean the pink letters to be big--I loved them that way and thought, oh, I need to be more thankful.ReplyDelete
A dear friend went through chemo many years ago and she would call me when she felt wretched. My boss is going through radiation right now and we were all so grateful she didn't have to do chemo--I'm glad you are feeling well enough to do things.
Stories--we pass them from person to person and though they seem to have little significance, or we think they do, they have a lot. I dunno. I like the name of your blog.
- AnonymousTuesday, May 27, 2008 7:49:00 am
Glad to hear that you are feeling well and the last chemo treatment didn't hit you so hard.ReplyDelete
Nicky from Canada
Hi Jen,ReplyDelete
Checking in. I think of you & Jack often. Hope the chemo continues to go well, and your move is an easy and simple one for you both.
- AnonymousWednesday, May 28, 2008 6:31:00 am
Housework help us grounding and it's part of our lives. I enjoy housework because it mentally helps me and I feel myself active. I need it.ReplyDelete
Take care sweet Jenni. Good energy!
Sending love and care,
- AnonymousWednesday, May 28, 2008 6:31:00 am
Housework help us grounding and it's part of our lives. I enjoy housework because it mentally helps me and I feel myself active. I need it.ReplyDelete
Take care sweet Jenni. Good energy!
Sending love and care,
Hi Jen, how are you. Hope you are doing good and the weather is cooperating with you. How are your kids? Today was hot and sunny and then bam - lightning and thunderstorms. The other day I saw a rainbow, real low to the ground and it was the most brilliant I've ever seen. I squealed with delight only to have my cynical friend on the phone say, "are you retarded?"ReplyDelete
I said you are not seeing what I'm seeing. you could see all the colors so brilliantly.
I wanted to check in on you and share that bc i know you would appreciate a rainbow sighting!
Gosh...it's soooo great to hear that you are feeling good. {Personally I think it's the super hero necklace giving you super hero strength...we can think that way right ??}ReplyDelete
And as far as de-cluttering...I always feel like my head is clear and awake and refreshed after I de-clutter anything..even something simple like a silverware drawer in the kitchen, or my hand bags on my closet shelf....just a little bit can make such a difference.
I'm so glad you are feeling well enough to do what you want to do !!
Hugs and prayers to you my dear friend...beth
- AnonymousWednesday, May 28, 2008 2:09:00 pm
He Jen,ReplyDelete
Just popping in to say Hi and hope that you are having a good day. Waiting for your next post!
Never boring and a THRILL to read that you were feeling a lot stronger.ReplyDelete
You've got so much going on I'm not surprised you are having trouble making those big decisions. I would be too.
Take care of yourself sweetie
Love and hugs
Just checking back in to say I hope you're still feeling well, and occupied with pleasant things. Thinking of you.ReplyDelete
wow, i think you may be the most amazing person i've ever encountered. so inspiring. i'm reading this post and just thinking to myself, "where does she get this energy?"ReplyDelete
you make me want to be a better person.
Hope you're still feeling great Jen!!ReplyDelete


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After a few days of rest, some of the pain somewhat subsided, I went for a 40 mile "rails to trails" ride for another trip we had planned the following week. That was Saturday. Sunday, we went to a haunted house for Halloween and some dufus stepped on my bad foot. Hard. The next day, the bruising was far worse which worried me. Finally, I agreed to go to the doctor on Tuesday. After x-rays, he confirmed my worst but most unlikely suspicion. I actually had broken my foot. That same afternoon, I was at the sport's specialist for his diagnosis. Yes, it is in fact broken. I explained to him that I had ridden my bike just a few days earlier for FORTY miles so maybe there was some mistake. No mistake he said, X-Rays don't lie. Panic set into my mind. This was 1.5 weeks before I was supposed to do a Point to Point mountain bike race that I had been looking forward to for so long. Could I still train? Could I still race? Would my cycling shoes be stiff enough since the soles are so rigid? As to my inquiries, he said "Well, you could.....". So I took that as a "Yes, but the real questoion was if I "should". I walked out wearing a broken foot boot that I could pump up. Sort of a "pumped up kick". I am sure there is a valid medical term for that thing, but to me it was just a boot of shame. I was really depressed and then in tears. How could this happen? Such a stupid little misstep and bam, now all my plans were changing without my consent. The idea of potentially 6-12 weeks without biking was Unfair, Unacceptable. Unfathomable......and now Undeniable. But, I was not going to miss this upcoming race. Screw that. I was doing it come hell or high water. I may not finish fast, but I was going to finish. Broken foot or not. More tears. Then came the "snap out of it lecture about how some people have it so much worse and I need to stop complaining and whining and just deal with it.". Yep, big brothers always know how to nurture when it counts.
|The boot a/k/a Darth Vader's Right Shoe
My husband was not too happy at the prospect of me training and then racing one of the hardest courses I would to date with a broken foot. While he would never tell me I couldn't do it, he made it pretty clear that it really wasn't the smartest thing to do. After a couple days, the sensible side of me came to rear its ugly head.
How could I even think of racing this event when I have a broken bone in my foot? Sure, riding on a Rails to trail path is one thing, but this event would be on a rugged course with lots of twisting motions of my foot, tough uphills, rock gardens and probably mud. Not to mention if I had to for any reason walk my bike out, I was done for. Walking out would be really uncomfortable on all the uneven terrain. I reluctantly made the call. No race. Pity Party for me.
I decided that I should skip it and be a good patient and came to the realization that there would be other races. I chose to use the responsible side of my brain and try to just deal with it. After all there really are far worse things in life than a broken foot. Sigh.....


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Lately I have been big on enhancing my natural eye lashes. To show off the length as much as possible I use Miss Sporty Studio Lash, I have found I always use miss sporty mascara as they use a comb instead of a soft brush and it really pulls the eyelashes out from the root. This mascara is very black, more Jet black than a soft black so I would recommend it if you naturally have dark hair or if you are doing a smokey eye look.
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text: Dear Listers, Applications to the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program's FY13 Domestic (U.S.) Coral Reef Conservation Grants competition are due November 1, 2012 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Information about this funding opportunity is below. Please contact me (liz.fairey at noaa.gov) if you have any questions. Best regards, Liz Fairey Federal Program Officer NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Grant Program Information: Who: This competitive program provides funding to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, and local and Indian tribal governments to support coral reef conservation projects in the United States, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. Where: These awards are intended to support coral reef conservation projects in shallow water coral reef ecosystems, including reefs at mesophotic depths, in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and coral-dominated banks in U.S. portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Projects may be proposed in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the U.S. Pacific Remote Islands, but these locations are not considered geographic priorities under this announcement. Program Priorities: 1) Fishing Impacts; 2) Land-Based Sources of Pollution; 3) Climate Change; and 4) Local and Emerging Management Issues (coral disease, invasive species, recreational use, ornamental trade, and endangered species). These categories are described in more detail in the full Federal Funding Opportunity announcement. All proposed work should be consistent with the Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) National Goals and Objectives 2010-2015 ( http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/strategy/currentgoals/resources/3threats_go.pdf ) and/or the relevant Jurisdictional Coral Reef Management Priorities ( http://coralreef.noaa.gov/aboutcrcp/strategy/reprioritization/managementpriorities ) developed for each of the seven states and territories. Funding Amount: Applicants may propose projects that include a Federal funding amount between $30,000 and $80,000; the average Federal funding amount for successful projects will be approximately $50,000. Applicants must provide a 1:1 match of non-Federal funds or must submit a request to NOAA to waive the matching requirement if the applicant can demonstrate that: 1. no reasonable means are available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement, and, 2. the probable benefit of the project outweighs the public interest in such matching requirement. How: Applicants should apply through www.grants.gov; however, applicants may also mail in complete, original signed applications if they are unable to use www.grants.gov. All applications must follow the specific application requirements described in the full Federal funding opportunity announcement. When: Applications must be submitted via www.grants.gov by 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on November 1, 2012. If submitted via mail, applications must include an official postmark documenting that the application was mailed prior to 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on November 1, 2012; private metered postmarks are not acceptable. In any event, mailed applications received more than 10 business days following the closing date will not be accepted. Interested applicants may obtain the full Federal Funding Opportunity announcement by visiting www.grants.gov, clicking on "Find Grant Opportunities," and searching by funding opportunity number (NOAA-NOS-OCRM-2013-2003459) or by CFDA number (11.482).


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With the summer fast approaching, many people are already making plans for fun in the sun.
While outings to the beach or the park are certainly enjoyable, it is important that people are aware of the danger the sun can cause to the skin.
The ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun can cause a number of serious health problems ranging from mild sunburn to skin cancer. Here are several simple steps you can take to maintain your skin's health this summer.
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So recently I have totally fell in love with blazers! Before this day the only blazer I had ever worn was a cheap, black, boring, ugly one from Primark. The ones I've recently brought aren't more expensive and they are all the same style but in different colours. I brought a black one which perfect for any type of event or occasion. I also brought a peachy pink one which I actually got in the Sale for £7! and the last one which I have wanted for a good while now is a neon one. I forgot to say though that they are all from H&M, so very affordable.
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By Bashir Bello
KATSINA – Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has on Tuesday threaten to blacklist contractors who fails to perform or meet up with the quality and standard of infrastructure expected in the state.
Governor Masari disclosed this while inaugurating a 16-man committee set up to verify projects in the sector of Education and Health carried out under his administration in the state.
He said the essence of the committee is to verify the quality of projects carried out in the state ahead of it planned commencement of the phase II intervention in primary school education in the state.
Masari who emphasized categorically on the quality of projects, urged the committee members to focus it attention on quality of work carried out by the contractors and not to hesitate to report any not meeting up with the expectations of the state.
According to him, "we made education our top priority, realizing the importance of education without which no any meaningful development can take place.
"We have done first phase of intervention in primary and secondary School by way of improving the quality and quantity of infrastructure across the state.
"So we believe that as we commence the second phase, this year, it is important for us to know how far we have gone.
"Quality is very important to us. Apart from quantity, we must importantly take quality to be number one because we believe part of the problem that affected the level of situation we saw in our schools was because from the beginning the infrastructure were not properly done. This time around we insisted that contractors must be able to perform and any contractor that has failed to perform will be blacklisted.
"We are not auditing but we are verifying to see what is on ground, what we have in our records and specifically, we should take note of quality. And make adequate recommendations project by projects because each project has an identity of the contractor. And if you find any contractor not meeting up to our expectations, certainly we will not deal with him next time because like I said within the next two to three weeks we will start rolling out the second phase of primary School intervention. And for the secondary school, we have already started.
"We at the Executive Council level, we are also undertaking visits to some of the projects especially boarding schools where we are spending hundreds of millions to rehabilitate infrastructure," he said.
Governor Masari also urged the committee to extend it verification to projects on health sector in place in the state particularly rehabilitation and upgrading of the clinics carried out by the state government and Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.
In his acceptance speech, Chairman of the committee, Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa assured that with the composition the committee will do a thorough job and within the time frame.
However, the committee which has 30 days to submit it reports are expected to go to the rural communities to verify the projects in education and health across the 34 local governments of the state.
The committee composition includes members from the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Science and Technical Education Board, STEB and Ministry of Education, MOE.


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Britney loses custody of her children to K-fed
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Spears' former husband, Kevin Federline, is to retain custody of their two sons "until further order of the court," according to a ruling by Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon.
It was not clear what led to Monday's decision awarding Federline full custody. A transcript of the court proceedings was ordered sealed.
Last month, a judge ordered Spears, 25, to submit to random drug tests after finding she engaged in "habitual, frequent, and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol."
That order, also by Gordon, provided no details and did not name any drugs.
The former couple has been embroiled in a bitter custody fight over their sons, Sean Preston and Jayden. The parents had split custody 50-50, but Federline then asked for the arrangements to be shifted to 70-30 in his favor.
In addition to ordering the twice-weekly drug tests, Gordon ordered Spears to spend eight hours per week working with a "parenting coach," who was to observe her interactions with her children.
Gordon also told both parents to avoid alcohol or "other non-prescription controlled substances" 12 hours before taking custody of the children.
He also barred the exes from making "derogatory remarks about the other party and the other party's family or significant other" during the case.
And he ordered the parents to go through "joint co-parenting counseling" and barred them from using corporal punishment on the boys."


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Price Chopper's Golub Foundation Generously Sponsors
Community Thanks Supper
In keeping with its commitment to give back to the communities it serves, Price Chopper's Golub Foundation is sponsoring the 2014 Community Thanks Supper to be held at Berkshire South Regional Community Center on Tuesday, November 25th. A contribution of $400 in Gift Cards from Price Chopper has helped to provide turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash or sweet potatoes, bean casserole, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce. Volunteers will donate assorted pies for an irresistible dessert. In addition, 50 to 60 caring individuals will be on hand to help with the meal.
The chef for this year's event will be Tommy Lee who is graciously giving his time and talents to the Supper. In addition, participants at the Community Center's Annual Gala contributed to offset the balance of funds required for this popular event.
Now in its 7th year, this is a much-anticipated tradition at the Center with last year's Supper fed more than 200 guests, providing them with the opportunity to join others in their community for a festive holiday meal in a warm and social setting. Berkshire South looks forward to welcoming people for an evening of comradery, delicious food and fun, and extends a heartfelt thank you to the Golub Foundation and the many giving individuals who make this all possible.
Community Thanks Supper at Berkshire South Regional Community Center
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Seatings at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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I've been busy with some new stuff – like exploring the alternative reality of Entropia Universe, and actually not feeling the greatest, with the stuffy nose and all that fun.
I'll have something more substantial soon; in the meantime, if you're interested in some funny reading, I suggest checking out the BBC's live text coverage of the Ashes tests, of which the series came to a close earlier this evening. These BBC text summaries have some good humor even if you aren't a follower of sport, for example this line from the trophy presentation:
Presentation time at the SCG, and a number of faceless businessmen with over-inflated titles stand on the podium looking awkward.
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You stare at a some pieces of paper in your hand in bewilderment, but its not the first time. For weeks you have wandered in mind in imaginative contemplation over these pieces of paper. "Destination: Great City" it reads. You have heard so much about this place since your youth, and you've always heard your neighbors boasting about how they will someday go there or wishing they could. But you have the papers now, and the rest can only shake their heads in disbelief that you could have won such a highly prized 'lottery'. It's so difficult to obtain the necessary documents to enter that city, that most people who try never even get close. The requirements are so stringent that those who do make it are considered lucky or wealthy.
It is a city known for its business and innovation. The people constitute only 5 percent of the worlds population, yet its influence reaches to the farthest corners of the earth. So much of your own society and lifestyle had its origins in the Great City. It's hard to imagine how your society would get on with out it, for there is quite a bit of established reliance on them. It's seems that everything takes its example from the Great City–your own politicians mimic policies from theirs; their science and technology is incorporated into your own educational curriculum; their religious leaders tend to be the role models and authoritative figures from which your own religious leaders get their dogma. So much depends on them. Despite its population, the city has utterly overshadowed the rest of the world in military strength, political prowess, technology, science, and economics. Money flows in a blur; incalculable in amount. Indeed, how great it would be to go there and experience in the flesh the life, the sounds, the wisdom, the superiority, the beauty, the strength. Of all the cities in the world you could visit, this one makes for a most prized ornament on your desk. A boast for life. During the flight on the airplane which was itself a product of this civilization, you count the hours and anxieties. Your stomach turns with the kind of anticipation of a child going to Disneyland.
For a great majority of the people of the real world today, that 'great city' is known as America. Many a time have I sat on an airplane next to such a person on their first visit to America. The world has not seen such a 'city' since the days of Rome. No country is more talked about, written about, or watched than America. Much of the world can even be found to be more informed of its happenings than those who live in it. It is truly a 'great' city in every sense of the word. For from here came everything to the world: the car, the internet, the phone, the computer, the television, CDs, medicine, Coca-cola, the revolutionary light-bulb, and electricity. And what is even more astounding is that it all came in a just a little more than a hundred years. From the perspective of the outsider, America is a prodigy at the least.
In a sense, Christianity has also largely come from here–that is, in its present day form. America has sent out the most missionaries in all of history numbering the hundreds of thousands, not to mention the global broadcasting of Christian television and radio which directly influences or impacts nearly every country. As a result, Christianity with an American 'taint' can be seen just about anywhere.
Deep in the bush in Africa I have seen preachers in the dirtiest places sporting preacher-outfits similar to what is seen on Gospel television in a nice and tidy studio. I have seen mini-seminars and conferences held in metal shacks, and youth programs in slums that strive to be 'relevant'. Many were more than a bit confused when they saw that churches in America were beginning to allow homosexuals into leadership, and some posed the question, "Are we to allow this too?"
It may be strange that the world could be having a love-hate relationship with America. It definitely looks that way. It's rare to find a foreigner who wouldn't want to visit it. It's also rare to find a foreigner who loves it.
In the light of all this, there is much we need to think about, pray over, and learn. Whether you are a citizen from this "great city" or not. Our attitudes will affect how we respond to such significant things in the world and all attitudes must be brought and tested under the Word of God. There is great benefit to keeping oneself from entangling themselves with the affairs of this world. It behooves us therefore to take care with our attitudes with America as it seems to be one of the greatest entanglements in peoples hearts the world–perhaps–has ever known (maybe second to relationships?)…


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What is a Business Architect career path? What is the entry point to the career of becoming a business architect and an exit ramp to other positions? There is no simple answer, and a lot depends on two factors: a) the person and b) the company. As the business architecture discipline is a relatively new discipline, with a lot of ambiguity about the scope, focus and critical components, the business architect role is evolving. None of this is set in stone and is subject to change based on perceived value-add of the discipline as well as the quality of personnel who take up the role of a business architect.
Capstera defined a business architect as: "A business architect models the essence of an enterprise by determining the what, how, who, when, where and with what, to influence and impact the strategic decisions, operational improvements, and capability realization thru IT enablement." For other definitions, please review the blog post on business architect role definitions.
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Business Analyst: Subject to competencies and skills like big-picture thinking, business-oriented thinking, and others, a business analyst is a logical pathway to becoming a business architect. A similar role, but more IT-oriented, the business systems analyst (BSA) could transition to a business architect.
Product Analyst: A person working in product management could become a business architect by developing a broader perspective.
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Strategy Analyst: A person working in a strategy role, who can develop an ability to broaden their focus from strategy to broader business issues, would be a good fit to be a business architect.
Project or Program Analysts: If a person in the role of a project analyst or program analyst can go beyond an execution orientation to a business blueprint perspective, it is possible to transition to the role of a business architect.
Grow in the same functional role to a higher title: There is no reason to develop in the same technical part and elevate to a more senior title. For example, in product management, there can be a progression from product analyst all the way to say SVP of product management. Similarly, a business architect can grow and elevate his or her title to say SVP of business architecture.
Become an Enterprise Architect: Subject to possessing the broader scope of skills and competencies and knowledge of other domains included in the enterprise architecture roles; a business architecture can transition to an enterprise architect.
Lateral move into Product Management: Product management positions can be a good starting point for a business architect, as they share some similar skills. Of course, some very different skills are necessary for a product management professional, but there are definite points of convergence.
Strategy Roles: Strategy roles may need additional skills, but a business architect who can see the forest for the trees, and has exposure to management frameworks and business concepts will be able to make the transition.
Other IT or Business Roles: It is entirely dependent on an individual, but there is no hard and fast rule and no ceiling to what a business architect can become. As with an accounting professional or a marketer who rises to become a CEO, there is nothing that stops a qualified business architecture leader to grow beyond the limitations of a functional role.
And of course, what you make as a business architect regarding salary and compensation depends on the expansiveness and impact of the role, as well as well the future career growth path.
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ListenThe T. A. Leonard Barn is a historic 12-sided (dodecagon) barn located 3.5 miles southeast of Pullman, Washington. It was built in 1917 by farmer Thomas Andrew Leonard. It has remained relatively unchanged and in good condition. It appears that it is still owned by the Leonard family and not open to the public. It is, however, definitely a local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1986). The structure is one of two "round barns" remaining in Whitman County and one of ten in the state.
ListenRound farms were popular between 1880 and 1920, and reflected the need for more efficient farming practices as urbanization increased and the demand for food rose. Farmers began to adopt round barns because they could enclose the most volume with the least amount of materials and money. When used for livestock, round barns were preferred to rectangular barns because it was easier to move animals around when they didn't have to go around corners. Although they were innovative for the time, rectangular barns remained the norm.
T. A. Leonard was well aware of these trends and built his barn in order to feed and clean his livestock more efficiently and he also preferred more natural lighting. The round barn was a replacement for an earlier barn which burned down.
In 2000-2001, the barn was fully restored by Bill Leonard, grandson of T. A. Leonard. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places but is privately owned.
Sourceshttp://landmarkhunter.com/177611-t-leonard-barn. Retrieved 4-28-15. Burger, D. & Nye S. "T.A. Leonard Bar," National Register of Historic Places. 5-2-86. http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/86000963.pdfKomanchek, Wendy. Round Barns: Preserving a Truly American Tradition. Grit: Rural American Know-How. Accessed November 04, 2017. http://www.grit.com/community/round-barns.
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The clip below is the latest in Microsoft's line of "Believe" ads for their mega smash hit Halo 3. Regardless of your feelings on the actual game, you have to admit the ads have been up there with similar output from Budweiser, Nike and other such companies notorious for shelling out millions for thirty second spots people spend hours talking about at their respective water coolers.
Ads are pretty crazy IMO.
Maybe they don't correlate to the game as much as say....the movie?
Or...one of the other works in progress? LOL. Wouldn't Halo Haters everywhere be pretty pissed if MS was just getting started with Halo 3?
What's the point in naming the title 'snape kills dumbledore'??
so wait.. the old soldier hasnt been there in 33 years, but he knows exactly where the ceremony was held 5 years ago??? uhhh someone messed up


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|The International Court of Justice
|Res judicata / Effects of Judgments
Case Concerning the Land and Maritime
Boundary between Cameroon and Nigeria
(Cameroon v. Nigeria: Equatorial Guinea Intervening)
Judgment of 10 October 2002
[pp. ] 312. The Court will recall that in paragraphs 57, 60, 61 and 225 of the present Judgment it fixed the boundary between the two States in the Lake Chad area and the Bakassi Peninsula. Nigeria does not deny that Nigerian armed forces and a Nigerian administration are currently in place in these areas which the Court has determined are Cameroonian territory, adding in respect of the establishment of the municipality of Bakassi that, if the Court were to recognize Cameroons sovereignty over such areas, there is nothing irreversible in the relevant arrangements made by Nigeria. The same reasoning clearly applies to other spheres of civil administration, as well as to military or police forces.
313. The Court has already had occasion to deal with situations of this kind. In the case concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear, it held that the temple was situated on territory falling under the sovereignty of Cambodia. From this it concluded that Thailand [was] under an obligation to withdraw any military or police forces, or other guards or keepers, stationed by her at the Temple, or in its vicinity on Cambodian territory (Merits, Judgment, I.C.J. Reports 1962, p. 37).
More recently, in the Territorial Dispute (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya/Chad), the Court fixed the boundary between those two States along a course which allocated to Chad territories in which Libya had set up a civil administration and stationed military forces. Following that Judgment of 3 February 1994, the two States on 4 April 1994 signed an agreement with a view to implementing the Judgment; that agreement provided for Libyas evacuation of the territories in question, to be monitored by a group of observers to be established by the Security Council. The evacuation was completed on 31 May 1994.
314. The Court notes that Nigeria is under an obligation in the present case expeditiously and without condition to withdraw its administration and its military and police forces from that area of Lake Chad which falls within Cameroons sovereignty and from the Bakassi Peninsula.
315. The Court further observes that Cameroon is under an obligation expeditiously and without condition to withdraw any administration or military or police forces which may be present in areas along the land boundary from Lake Chad to the Bakassi Peninsula which pursuant to the present Judgment fall within the sovereignty of Nigeria. Nigeria has the same obligation in regard to any administration or military or police forces which may be present in areas along the land boundary from Lake Chad to the Bakassi Peninsula which pursuant to the present Judgment fall within the sovereignty of Cameroon.
316. The Court further notes that the implementation of the present Judgment will afford the Parties a beneficial opportunity to co-operate in the interests of the population concerned, in order notably to enable it to continue to have access to educational and health services comparable to those it currently enjoys. Such co-operation will be especially helpful, with a view to the maintenance of security, during the withdrawal of the Nigerian administration and military and police forces.
[pp. ] 318. Cameroon, however, is not only asking the Court for an end to Nigerias administrative and military presence in Cameroonian territory but also for guarantees of non-repetition in the future. Such submissions are undoubtedly admissible (LaGrand (Germany v. United States of America), Judgment of 27 June 2001, paras. 117 et seq.). However, the Judgment delivered today specifies in definitive and mandatory terms the land and maritime boundary between the two States. With all uncertainty dispelled in this regard, the Court cannot envisage a situation where either Party, after withdrawing its military and police forces and administration from the others territory, would fail to respect the territorial sovereignty of that Party. Hence Cameroons submissions on this point cannot be upheld.
319. In the circumstances of the case, the Court considers moreover that, by the very fact of the present Judgment and of the evacuation of the Cameroonian territory occupied by Nigeria, the injury suffered by Cameroon by reason of the occupation of its territory will in all events have been sufficiently addressed. The Court will not therefore seek to ascertain whether and to what extent Nigerias responsibility to Cameroon has been engaged as a result of that occupation.
[pp. Decl. Herczegh]I cannot however subscribe to the proposition set out in paragraph 238 of the reasoning, which states inter alia:
"The court considers that, in particular in the case of maritime delimitations where the maritime areas of several States are involved, the protection afforded by Article 59 of the Statute may not always be sufficient. In the present case, Article 59 may not sufficiently protect Equatorial Guinea or Sao Tome and Principe from the effects even if only indirect of a judgment affecting their legal rights."
I see in this passage a scarcely veiled criticism, which I cannot share, of
the Court's Statute, which is an integral part of the United Nations Charter.
Article 59 of the Statute provides as follows: "The decision of the Court
has no binding force except between the parties and in respect of that
particular case." That is a necessary, indeed inevitable, consequence of
the fact that the Courts jurisdiction is founded on the consent of the parties.
The Court must ensure that it takes no decision which oversteps the limits laid
down by Article 59 and which would in consequence be without binding force and
remain dead letter. This is not only a principle of the sound administration of
justice, but also an obligation incumbent upon the Court deriving from its
function as laid down by its Statute, namely, in particular, to decide in
accordance with international law such disputes as are submitted to it.
In certain circumstance, satisfying the obligation not to affect the rights of third States may pose problems for the Court, which explains and justifies the inclusion in its Statute of a provision concerning the intervention of a State which considers that it has an interest in a dispute of a legal nature which may be affected by the decision in the case (Art. 62). The Judgment of 14 April 1981 in the case concerning the Continental Shelf (Tunisia/Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Application for Permission to Intervene, and the separate opinions of Judges Morozov, Oda and Schwebel appended to that Judgment, and then the Judgment of 21 March 1984 in the case concerning Continental Shelf (Libyan Arab Jamahihiya/Malta), Application for Permission to Intervene, and the dissenting opinions of Judges Sette-Camara, Oda, Schwebel and Jennings clearly demonstrate the complexity of the problem and the Court's efforts to give a consistent interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Statute and to apply them in accordance with their letter and their spirit. The last word has yet to be said in this debate. However, as Judge Schwebel so aptly put it: "Article 59 cannot, by any canon of interpretation, be read so as to read Article 62 out of the Statute" (I.C.J. Reports 1984, p. 134, para. 9). Moreover, at least in my opinion, it cannot be said that the protection afforded to the rights of third parties by Article 59 of the Statute might be insufficient. The criticism of this Article strikes me as misplaced.
This is not a rule of law which, in itself, might be said sufficiently to protect or not to protect a legal interest of a particular country. It is, rather, a provision which it is for the Court to interpret and apply in such a way that such protection is made as effective as possible. Hence, whether that protection proves to be sufficient or not depends on the Court. In the present case the Court carefully considered the legal interests of Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe and it was in that sense and in that spirit that it rendered its Judgment concerning the determination of the maritime boundary between Cameroon and Nigeria. In order to do so it had no need whatever to make a critical remark in regard to an Article of the Statute.


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