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No, I'm not addressing the affordability of the program, etc.
I'm looking at: how much are people actually paid in Social Security benefits
Luckily, the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration has lots of information so we can get a good idea. I went here, clicked through...
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As promised in a prior post, I'm going to be digging into the many dimensions that drive public pension deteriorating status.
I have a news hook for this:
Pa. treasurer says 'we have seen this movie before' as pension system shifts toward costly hedge funds:
Pennsylvania's $30 billion state pension fund...
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I've taken the data from the Public Pension Database and put it on kaggle – while I hope this will get a few other people dipping into this data, it's more that I can put together some notebooks that others can get and look at….using tools a bit cooler...
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Do you want to see something really scary?
I have updated my public pension cash flow projection spreadsheet. You can get a copy of the latest version here.
I ran the 170 plans with updated data up to (possibly) fiscal year 2016, using data from the Public Plans Database.
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I used a graph last week that I knew was wrong (well, part of it was wrong).
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As mentioned, I'm working my way through Theodore Konshak's posts on South Carolina pensions, but before I get into his particular findings, I'm going to do a high-level overview of what South Carolina public pension trends have been.
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Working Group Report on Detainee Interrogations in the Global War on Terrorism: Assessment of Legal, Historical, Policy, and Operational Considerations
(Thanks to hodsthorn for the original link.)
And a link to the story about it being leaked (and subsequently being unsuccessfully ignored by Ashcroft).
Reading through the relevant sections, it appears that the legal memo claims that the Commander in Chief's orders are not bound by the Geneva Convention against torture, because the US Constitution says he isn't. Ain't that grand?
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- When the US ratified the Geneva Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, they specifically ratified it only if "torture" was defined as it is under the 5th, 8th, and/or 14th Constitutional Amendments.
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So remember, when you* are voting in this election, you're voting for who you most trust to not let the military torture you and your family! Cast your vote wisely, for you grant more power than you might now realise... Consider: what other laws might the US federal government excuse itself from?
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Ben Arfa will need to wait for the Swansea match on March 2nd at the Liberty Stadium in South Wales, after almost three months out with a hamstring injury – and that's according to the Newcastle manager Alan Pardew.
Hatem Ben Arfa – set to return against Swansea
But then Alan goes on to to say that the Frenchman has only been back from France for a couple of days, after he did all his rehabilitation at the French Clairfontaine Academy just east of Paris – but that Ben Arfa is in great shape.
This is what Alan Pardew told the Daily Mirror today, when asked why Ben Arfa was not on the plane to the Ukraine:
"It was a no-brainer. He has only been with us two days after being at Clairefontaine during his rehabilitation. " "They have handed him over in fantastic condition. I thank them for that. We have a relationship with them to let any of our French players recover there.
"He looks match-fitness short, but we hope we can get him up to speed for the next round. Sunday is too early. But against Swansea on March 2 he could have a cameo role on the bench."
Maybe it's just us – but if he's in fantastic condition why wouldn't he start against Southampton on Sunday – after all he wasn't exactly match fit when he made his return against Fulham in early December, and it turns out he wasn't physically fit either, and did his hamstring further damage in that game.
We'll have to wait and see, but we have lots of players available like Gutierrez, Gouffran, Obertan and Marveaux, who can do a decent job on the wings against Southampton.
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as a fan from the stands, i'd rather see him play for 25-30 minutes even if it meant him making some mistakes due to lack of match fitness, than not playing him at all. As we saw against Fulham he doesn't need to be match fit to produce spectacular left-footed strikes; possibly one of the best left foots in the european game at the moment.
Come on Benny lad show him who is boss in training. I cannot wait to see sissoko, Benny and gouffran play together. I wish Benny was fit, the lad is unreal and I love players who can beat a man let alone two or three. Any news on gouffran lads?
I reckon tiote will play tonight, that new hair cut would strike fear in anyone, he looks like one of the gremlins. I think we can beat Metalist and take full advantage of the away goal rule so we don't have to complain about being robbed at sjp. Would like to see Anita and marveaux play a part if they aren't in the starting eleven for Sunday.
i reckon he'll at least be on the bench if he's in full training he should be at least ready to play from the bench i can't wait to see this full line-up of arfa sissko gouf and cisse wit cabeye spraying the passes and tiote breakin the play! canny wait lyk!
and if any1 wants to watch the chelsea highlights again it's a laugh just for the commentry
enjoy 🙂
22 Nov
Benny suffers hamstring injury in game v Maritimo. Misses the next four games
9 Dec
Good news – he could be back in the team to play against Fulham the next day. Pards quoted as saying "If he is fit enough to play, it would be important because he's a good player – a great player"
10 Dec
Deemed fit enough to play, although not match fit. Comes off after 40mins with a recurrence of the hamstring injury. Out for over two months
20 Feb
Pards quoted as saying "he has only been with us two days after being at Clairefontaine during his rehabilitation……he looks match-fitness short……Sunday is too early"
But, in spite of all that, there are still people on here who believe that Pards would be stupid enough to risk playing Benny in a high-tempo PL game so soon after coming back from injury, and when not fully match fit. Do they think he's forgotten what happened the last time?
we should be playing simmo and haidara, with perch covering the latter. So we will have debuchy, santon and one CB fresh for Sunday.
A lot depends on our approach…if pardew play sissoko, cabs and marvs I think one of them can nick one in. with cisse not firing, one can hope one of them fancying a shot and cisse pouncing on the rebound. but obertan, jonas are hardly an attacking threat, pardew unfortunately is likely to play jonas, who is a better option if we are defending.
Metalist 1.91, Newcastle 4.5, Draw 3.6
apparently people think metalist is more likely to win… because of our away form, overall form, our habit of not turning up and shooting ourselves in the foot and also because we are unlikely to field a strong team. although a goal scoring draw is what I would expect. 2-2 draw with shola scoring a 90 min winner to excite us and prolong his stay
The odds are like that as Metalist are a very good team. Just because we don't hear much about Ukrainian football don't assume they aren't a top side.
Our advantage is their lack of competitive football. We can get a result, personally I would be surprised at us winning, but think we should have more than enough in the tank for a score draw.
My biggest worry is going to extra time. I don't often consider the 2 games in 3 days as a factor, but the extra 30 mins, in very cold conditions could prove costly as legs tire.
I think Mapou right back again with Haidara, and keep Tayls and Colo centre back. After that, pick the strongest available line out, hit them hard early on and take control of the match.
My understanding was that Benny would have been fit 2 weeks ago, but the illness interrupted his rehab setting him back a little bit.
I can't see Pardew not at least having him on the bench against Southampton. It is too big a game to go in without the option of him if fit. I hate Spurs, but am not too upset at losing their as beating the teams around us is much more important to our survival and moving up the table.
Not that I'm excited about it.
It isn't normal, but I wake up today and agree with chris_g. If Benny isn't match fit do not play him until he is ready. After the Fulham game I would have thought that everyone, manager, player and fans would be on the same page. Yes these upcoming games are important, but I'd rather he missed another two games than another two months.
No, no, no. Lets play Benny from the get go. I mean why wait, life's too short.
I'm suddenly having flashbacks to when I was a little kid and alone in a strange room when a charming young lady came in and gave me a biscuit and told me if I didn't eat it until she came back, she'd give me another.
I promptly scarfed it before she could even get out of the room and then when her back was turned, I scarfed the rest of the packet.
I haven't amounted to much in life, but if there's one thing i'm damned sure of it's we should play Benny from the off against those mentalists.
I agree rest him till he is fully fit, but I still suspect he will be on the bench on Sunday, as a Pardew insurance plan if things aren't going our way. We don't have the attacking options not to have that sort of quality.
Remember Tino's debut at Boro when he was nowhere near match fit, had a glass of wine for lunch before the match,, and came off the bench to turn the game around. That is something that HBA is well capable of if, and only if, it is required.
Lilongwe….Good old Tino. Never heard the bit about the glass of wine, perhaps a few shots of vodka are in order before the game tonight and I'm not just talking about for the fans?
As an insurance plan maybe, but I'd really rather not see him this weekend…unless we absolutely have to. I would think we have enough without him, but that all depends on which Newcastle turn up.
We should have enough without him, but the same could be said for a number of games we have dropped points in! To be honest, I don't see Pardew using him unless it is entirely necessary, although a lot could rest on whether Goofy is fit to start as well.
I'd like to see Anita play on Sunday instead of Perch/Tiote, Southampton aren't hugely physical in midfield, so Anita's mobility would be a positive rather than Tiote's strength.
As for the Vodka, they might need it just to keep the chill off. -7 forecast through the night there. I'm struggling to remember how cold that is, 15 degrees here seems cold to me nowadays!
Lilongwe – A stevie Watson header what a magic moment that was.
Like the season opening day keegan debut goal that beat QPR 1-0. George Caulkin was telling my brother that it looks like Simpson will be at RB with Yanga on the left. Pardew's thinking is that aside from Yanga it's a back four that have played together.
Ibiza- Good morning. Love your enthusiasm I always wake on match day with eager anticipation. Hoping for some magic moments that we can all recall in years to come. Catch you !!
Lilongwe…He certainly can and has provided the difference to the team. Gouffran has done a great job at providing another option of late, as you say.
Agree on Anita, against the saints he's a perfect choice for me.
Ian…Good morning. I don't know why anyone would be a supporter and not be enthusiastic, i'm sure I remember something being said about "it's the taking part that counts, not the winning"….on second thought, not sure that's a phrase I want to go with today.
Some European magic moments are certainly due…hoping for a few of them tonight. Until next time
I don't really have an issue with Simpson starting. He can still be a decent squad player for the next 6 months, and has always given his all even if his all doesn't match up to everyone's standards. Having said that, I would rather play Haidara as he is part of our clubs future and it would be good to bed him in. Haidara also offers us a more offensive option on the left, particularly if, as expected Jonas plays.
Match day!!!!! Boom!!! Come on lads!! Time to do the business!
Also…for anybody who wants a laugh…
Personal highlights;
Carroll's transfer fee magically dropped to £33mil
Ben Arfa swap link
Newcastle willing to accept "fair prices" for their players ie AC deal
Those scousers are simply deluded!!! Haha
Just wondering if Pardew is simply putting off the day when he has to sort out his strongest side.
When Ben Arfa is back in the squad, providing we don't pick injuries to the likes of Goofy, Sissoko, Anita et al, Pardew will no longer have the luxury of blaming a depleted team should results not be good.
Most managers would be rubbing their hands with glee if they had a fully fit squad to pick from.


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Congregation supports local MP in human life definition debate
by Ian Adnams
A Kitchener, Ontario Member of Parliament wants his colleagues to study a 400-year-old human rights issue and he's got the support of a Lutheran church in his constituency.
Stephen Woodworth, MP for Kitchener Centre and lawyer by vocation discovered that a Canadian law, based on centuries-old Common Law, denies human rights to a baby until it is completely free from the mother's body. He placed before parliament a motion asking the House to create a committee to study the legal definition of human life.
In a statement to journalists in Ottawa February 6, 2012, Mr. Woodworth said that "a respectful dialogue to update a 400-year-old definition of human being, with the aid of twenty-first century information, will benefit everyone. Whatever view one has about other issues, does it make medical sense to say that a child is not a human being until the moment of complete birth?"
Last year he presented his case to a Town Hall meeting hosted by Historic St. Paul's Lutheran Church in downtown Kitchener. The congregation, a member of pro-life Lutheran Church–Canada, wanted to know how its members could help the MP. The result is what the church's pastor, Rev. Mark Hartburg, calls a "talk piece" — a leaflet which supporters can distribute urging readers to contact their MPs asking them to vote for the bill and then participate in the debate. The leaflet, designed by a member of Historic St. Paul's, shows a pregnant woman and asks the question "What is this woman carrying?" It is online for download at http://notyetborn.wordpress.com/
Also on the site is a printable petition calling on the House of Commons to "confirm that every human being is recognized by Canadian law as human by amending Section 223 of our Criminal Code in such a way as to reflect twenty-first century medical evidence." MPs must file any petition they receive which contains at least 25 valid signatures.
"The online materials are designed to encourage discussion in a fact-based and respectful manner," explains Pastor Hartburg. "The site where these documents are posted is designed to avoid any political or religious affiliation."
Rev. Hartburg noted that most Canadians have no idea the law exists and that is why the debate is important. "It's a matter of justice" he said.
Mr. Woodworth argues his case based on current medical technology that allows doctors and parents to monitor the developing baby's progress and, if necessary, perform surgery before birth. "If that's not a human life, then why go to all this effort?" asks the pastor. "Yet, in Canadian law the baby is not yet a human being."
The actions of Historic St. Paul's have the support of Lutherans for Life-Canada, an organization affiliated with Lutheran Church–Canada. Spokesperson Marian Obeda from London, Ontario said the organization is "most appreciative of the work Pastor Hartburg and Historic St. Paul's are doing promoting the initiative of Mr. Woodworth in protecting the life of the unborn."
"Even though science has proven otherwise, Canadian law does not acknowledge the fact that a baby is a human being, deserving of rights and protection until it is born and completely separate from the mother's body." She also expressed gratitude to Mr. Woodworth for "his initiative to change this law and give the unborn baby the full rights and protection it deserves."
Parliament will undertake an initial debate on Mr. Woodworth's motion, probably in March, followed by a vote likely in June.
Ian Adnams is former editor of The Canadian Lutheran and www.canadianlutheran.ca.


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Homily May 6-7, 2017
Dcn. Ron Horan
His sheep followed him because they recognized his voice? When was the last time you heard his voice, if you're my age it could be over 60 or 70 years ago in your grade school Catholic School education? Things have changed, there is a new catechism, the Sheppard's voice is louder revelation has continued. After thinking praying and asking God for insight into this gospel, I began to realize there is a very real possibility that most of us here right now could all be listening to and following a different Sheppard. Your truth is not my truth, relativism has found its way into our church, it is called Cafeteria Catholicism. So I am going to clarify for you, start with first things first. I am going to offer you 10 quotations that could save your life. Interested? Well if you have them take out a pencil and write these bible references on you bulletin, take them home and look them up, pray on them listen to what God is telling you.
So let's begin.
Have you ever looked at a familiar verse in an unfamiliar Bible translation? Most of us have a preferred version, but reading it in a different translation often sheds new light on its meaning. It may reveal nuances, clarify details, or otherwise point us towards a deeper understanding.
As Catholic Christians, we view the Bible as the ultimate authority on life—but sometimes, a fresh way of wording it is like having a new translation, providing additional revelation. As you ponder these 10 powerful quotes (and related Bible references), let them change the way you live your faith.
1. "Prayer requires more of the heart than of the tongue." -Adam Clarke
How many times have you thought "I have no idea what to say" in prayer? When situations wear us down or circumstances make us weary, it may be difficult to put our thoughts into words in prayer. Lucky for us, words aren't necessary. God knows what's in your heart, even if you can't find language to express that. Simply be still, and know that He is God. (Psalm 46:11)
2. "Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them." -Elisabeth Elliot
Faith is not the absence of doubt, but a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). God is big enough, powerful enough, and certain enough to withstand our questions and lead us to the answers. His gift of faith takes the pressure off us. Our role is to simply accept it, use it as a tool to navigate life—and know Who to turn to for answers when we inevitably have questions.
3. "Those who have never rebelled against God or at some point in their lives shaken their fists in the face of heaven, have never encountered God at all." -Catherine Marshall
Ask yourself this. "When I yelled at God and said I was mad at Him, was that prayer?" Without hesitating, your answer, "Absolutely." Think about it: if prayer is simply communication with God, then isn't any kind of expression of feelings—whether loving or angry, gentle or harsh—a form of prayer? Authenticity touches the heart of God and reveals just how merciful and generous He is. Honestly, whether we admit anger or not, He already knows what we feel (1 Samuel 16:7). So talk to Him openly and freely, navigate life—and know Who to turn to for answers when we inevitably have questions.
4. "If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others." -Brennan Manning
Someone said that having all our sins broadcast on the 5:00 news would be the best thing that could happen. Can you imagine the shame and horror of everyone knowing it all? Terrible, right? Until you realize how that would rob shame of its power over us. When our sins are exposed, they can be healed. Until we're healed (and forgiven), we won't be effective at shining God's light into other peoples' lives. You never know who might need to hear how God rescued you, so don't be afraid to share your story. Nothing in your past is too dark to be overcome by God's light.
(1 John 1:5-7)
5. "No one has ever become poor by giving." -Anne Frank
You hear words like faith and love and peace mentioned in relation to God all the time. A word we use less—but which is no less important—is generosity. God gives abundantly, beyond what is required, and Jesus taught us to do the same. You can't out-give God, and you can't lose. Give cheerfully and not grudgingly, out of the overflow of gratitude in your heart for all that God has done for you. The gifts He gives us in return far surpass anything we had to offer in the first place (2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Luke 6:38), and, along the way, you'll find that you have more than enough.
6. "Whatever you do, He will make good of it. But not the good He had prepared for you if you had obeyed him." -C.S. Lewis
We have free will. Even though God is present everywhere and nothing happens without His awareness, He doesn't cause the bad things to happen. There are natural consequences and ramifications to our actions, and we often make poor decisions. What is amazing is the way God can take any situation—betrayal, grief, loss (of health, relationships, security), despair—and bring something good out of it in spite of us.
But just imagine how much better life would be if we didn't get in His way in the first place. (Romans 8:28
7. "Prayer trumps panic every time." -Rachel Wojo
Worry about nothing; pray about everything. Sounds good in theory but it's harder to hold on to this when panic sets in—when the disconnect notice is waiting on your door or the test results make your heart sink or the person you love turns their back on you. But panic gets us nowhere, and in fact, it keeps us from being able to see the truth of who God is. Jesus told us to ask, to seek, to trust, and to have faith. Panicking isn't the most productive (or fun) way to live out those ideas. (Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6-7)
8. "Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue. God's voice in response to mine is its most essential part." -Andrew Murray
When I find myself babbling nonstop, it's either because I'm extremely excited—or I really don't want to hear what the other person has to say. Perhaps I'm afraid of their response, or too self-centered to care about their opinion. Think about the ramifications of that in a conversation with God. No good conversation is ever one-sided—but if there was ever a time that it would be, it would be when God is the one doing the talking. Many of us approach prayer as our chance to tell God what we think, but in humility, we should recognize that His words carry much greater weight than ours. I believe He wants to hear from us—but because He loves us, He also wants to teach us, guide us, and comfort us. In order to receive those things, we have to stop and listen. (John 10:27)
9. "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." -Brennan Manning
Jesus said in John 17 that the world would know that His message is true when they see the unity of His followers. If I am a walking advertisement for God, do I want to be responsible for misrepresenting the God of the Universe? Not only that, but if I truly welcome Jesus into my life, the reality is that people will see Him in the way I live. If you don't see Him in your life, or if you think others would not have a clue Who you belong to, take a step back. Ask God to become real to you, and be willing to let yourself be changed by Him. (1 John 3:16-18)
10. "All you need is love." -The Beatles
In the end, love is all that matters. Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God with all our hearts, mind and strength—but, second, we are to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. The Bible says love covers a multitude of sins. It is the hallmark and very genesis of our faith, and our faith is a response to the enormous love God offered to us in the beginning. If all the other concepts overwhelm you, if you can just handle one at a time, focus on this one. The Author of love will be more than enough—all that you need. (1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7)
I want to end with a prayer : "Dear Lord, speak to us. Live in us and instruct us. Guide us and help us to honor You, so that when the world sees us, they ultimately notice You. Amen.
Note: the ten quotes were originally compiled by Kelly O'Dell Stanley
Past homilies will be posted here:
1 - 10 Quotes that Will Save Your Life - Homily: May 6-7, 2017
With Mary, we seek to know Christ better and to make him better known through our words and actions.
Con María, nosotros buscamos conocer mejor a Cristo y hacerlo conocer mejor a él por medio de nuestras acciones y palabras.


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First, it is pronounced as Sa(h)n Lau-ra(h)n. Both letter T in Saint and Laurent is barely silent. Second of all, the overall aesthetic that revolves around the Saint Laurent designs are so pleasing. Third, I love the black & white shoots that Saint Laurent produce for their seasonal campaign. Fourth, their biker jackets are just #BikerJacketGoals.
Anyway, after I started writing for my blog, I began to learn more about international designers. This was just to make sure that I am well-equipped with almost all of the designers background story and their designs. There was this one day, I watched a documentary movie called Yves Saint Laurent and I began to understand the struggle that a designer will have to go through. Since then, I religiously scroll to YSL.com and look at their collections and all.
Yes, I will always be obsessed with Saint Laurent.
3. I'm Only Sassy with My Closest Friends
Here's how you can know whether a friend of mine is a close friend or just a friend. I am not a sassy person when you first meet me. I'm all about being nice just like how you want people to treat you so I keep away my sassy-ness away from me but when I am comfortable with a person, I will start to be sassy.
I am always sassy when I'm with my best friends. Sometimes I blurted out Yasss Bitch or Okayy Honeyy as sassy as possible. And believe me, the word Bitch will always be somewhere in between the sentences whenever I'm with my best friends.
4. I Listen to Kpop Religiously
This is something that not many people really know about me. Back in 2010, I listened to SNSD/Girls' Generation when they first premiered a song called Oh! and it was phenomenal. Then I started listening to Kpop songs and at that time, I was a fan of 4Minute, SNSD, Brown Eyed Girls and many other popular kpop groups. When I graduated high school, I stopped listening to Kpop. Believe me, I don't even know why I stopped listening to Kpop but recently - more like for the past few months - I started listening back to Kpop because my sister managed to influence me into listening to new Kpop groups.
No, I don't have a lot of Kpop songs in my iTunes but I do have some popular songs in my playlist like Monster by EXO, Why So Lonely by Wonder Girls, and some new songs. I guess, this is the part where not everyone knows about me.
5. Obsessed with Biker Jackets
I think most of the people that have met me would probably know that I love wearing biker jackets. Even though currently I only have 2 different biker jackets, I still have the desire to buy more in different other colours. Currently I'm eyeing on a suede biker jacket from Zara but the price is astronomically expensive for a fast fashion brand so I'm waiting for the jacket to go into Zara's sale section.
My best friends know about this that everyone I send her a picture of a clothing item, it will always be a biker jacket. She will always say "I thought you have one already in Black?" and I'll be like "BUT THIS ONE HAS A BELT AND IT IS QUILTED ON ITS SHOULDER WHICH I DON'T HAVE ONE" and more other arguments which in a way, I will always win.
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Coming up this week ...
Monday, July 8th
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- K - 4th Grade: 5:30 - 6:30pm
- 5th - 8th Grade: 6:00 - 7:00pm
- Titanium: 7:00 - 7 :30pm
- All team members to wear a BLACK shirt and any color shorts.
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Wednesday, July 10th
- Titanium Stunting Class (Invitation Only)
- 7 - 8pm at Heat Athletics
- Wear a GREEN shirt and any color shorts.
Thursday, July 11th
- Cheer Practice
- Wirth Park - grassy area near the large lodge and pool entrance
- K - 4th Grade: 5:30- 6:30pm
- 5th - 8th Grade: 6:00 - 7:00pm
- Titanium: 7:00 - 7 :30pm
- All team members to wear a BLUE shirt and any color shorts.
Friday, July 12th
- Summer Team Tumbling
- Team Outing to Six Flags
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Saturday, July 13th
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Noosa 000 12hr Mountain Bike Challenge Saturday 17th April
The wait is almost over... its this weekend that you can challenge yourself either solo or in a team on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. We have been out on the trails and they are looking good if a little wet but what's a mountain bike race without mud, a bit of blood and whole lot of sweat. The single track through the forest will test the riders who attempt it with speed, negotiating the slippery tree roots without taking down a tree or termite nest will be a test. There is a wicked fast track just before you get back to the gate (1st part of the course) this is where you can gain some time. The second part of the course has it's own obstacles with a large muddy bog and several water bars to manage. These have proven difficult for some. Know your limits and take care and you will have a blast.
Cognition is proud to be a sponsor of this great and worthwhile event. We will have a workshop tent there, manned by the best mechanics on the sunshine coast, the four of them will either be at the tent or racing on the course.
The camping and transition area is large and will accommodate campers as well as displays from some suppliers from the cycling industry. The local schools P & Cs will be catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday while there is local restaurants and take away's for Friday night or sunday morning. You can choose from Mannies (pizza and pasta), The Rock n Roll Cafe (60's style of burgers and fries), Chinese take away, Indian Restaurant(sit down only), local pub bistro and the Mountain Stop Cafe.
It could be a great weekend away or a great day of racing if you are local, whatever your fancy if you love mountain biking this is a great way to spend your day.
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Why Trump fired Bharara and the US attorney refused to take President's call
Two days before US Attorney Preet Bharara was fired, President Donald Trump tried to call the high-profile New York prosecutor in what an official said was an effort to "thank him for his service and to wish him good luck."world Updated: Mar 13, 2017 14:41 IST
Two days before US Attorney Preet Bharara was fired, President Donald Trump tried to call the high-profile New York prosecutor in what an official said was an effort to "thank him for his service and to wish him good luck."
But a US law enforcement official said Bharara declined to take the call, placed on Thursday, saying he did not want to talk to the president without the approval of his superiors.
Bharara said on Saturday he had been fired after he defied a request to resign. The move was a surprise because Bharara had told reporters in November that Trump had asked him to remain in the job.
As the chief federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, which includes Manhattan, Bharara oversaw several notable corruption and white-collar criminal cases, as well as prosecutions of terrorism suspects.
The Trump administration's firing of Bharara has sent shockwaves through New York, but veterans of the high-profile office expect a longstanding mission of cracking down on political corruption and Wall Street wrongdoing to remain intact.
Staffed with more than one hundred career prosecutors, the Manhattan US Attorney's Office has a long history of being apolitical and pursuing a wide range of investigations into terrorism, public corruption, securities fraud and cyber crime, former prosecutors said.
Lorin Reisner, former head of the office's criminal division from 2012 to 2014, who is now in private practice at law firm Paul Weiss, said the priorities of the office are unlikely to change, regardless of who replaces Bharara.
"Generations of SDNY prosecutors have been told that their job is to do the right thing, for the right reasons, every day, in every case," he said, using the acronym for the office, the Southern District of New York.
Hanging in the balance are ongoing investigations of potential fraud at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc and its ties to a mail-order pharmacy and of two massive data breaches at Yahoo Inc, including one affecting more than one billion user accounts.
The office is also investigating a major cyber heist from the Bank of Bangladesh involving funds which moved through the New York Federal Reserve bank.
Bharara, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009, lived up to the office's reputation, investigating Republicans and Democrats alike. He has been overseeing a probe into Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's fundraising.
"It would be tremendously difficult for any US attorney to come in and politicise that office," said Carrie Cohen, a former prosecutor who worked under Bharara and is now in private practice at Morrison & Foerster.
President Trump has yet to announce a replacement for Bharara or the other remaining 45 US attorneys from the Obama era who were asked to step down on Friday.
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It's Wednesday night at Pier 4 Park in Hamilton. Car buffs and antique enthusiasts wander a maze of brightly coloured cars. Whitewall tires abound. Fuzzy dice hang from mirrors. No plastic bumpers here — this world is awash in chrome. On stage, the Hellbent Rockers bring the sounds of the '50s alive.
The calendar might say 2016, but on this night, they've turned back the clock. Rockin' The Waterfront Cruise Nights are a showcase for all manner of "classic" cars, pre-1980 vintage. From convertibles to hot rods, and everything in between; Fairlane, Bel Air, Studebaker. Names long gone in a world that sometimes seems dominated by minvans.
The weekly nostalgia trips on the waterfront feature a different theme and entertainment each week. A fundraiser for the Shriners, Cruise Night provides an escape to a simpler time when AM radio ruled the airwaves and cars were king. – Barry Gray


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Oh yes, it was "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." If only all franchise films were as good as this one (Are you reading this, Rich Berman and the producers of "Star Trekr"). (mary's note: I would italicize that parenthetical phrase, but it's just me)
First off, I ache a little bit because this is one long movie. I guess director Chris Columbus and the producers figured a longer running time is fine if it tells a more complete story ("Lord of the Rings"). Good for them. American audiences don't always need just a 90 minute movie. We do have longer attention spans if something is worthy. Columbus deserves to be congratulated for sticking it out. For a fantastic interview that Facer did with Columbus go here. (mary's note: this plug is out of place. Maybe imbed it into the "Columbus" in the line just belowr)
I cannot believe this is the same man (Columbus) who directed "Nine Months." Heck, I can't even believe this is the same man who directed the last "Harry Potter." That movie was often boring and misguided. "The Chamber of Secrets" has a whole different feel to it, and Columbus really owns the day. The way he used his camera I felt like David Fincher was at the helm. It's a real shame Columbus won't be directing the 3rd Potter; he's got the command of it now.
"Chamber" held my attention throughout it's over two and a half hour running time. The first one couldn't do that; the characters just felt off, and the story seemed to skip from beat to beat like a pebble skipping over water. "Chamber" avoids all that, probably because we are already familiar with Ron, Harry, Hagrid and the whole bunch, so Columbus doesn't have to waste much time on them. Instead he gets down to the heart of the story — which is a wonderful puzzle of suspicious characters, dark pasts and terrible events that demand answering. All of this is executed with sheer brilliance.
The movie reminds me of "The Sopranos" in the way each little story line pays off. We are never allowed to forget the smallest detail, like the qualities of a Phoenix's tears or a glance of an eye across a crowded bookstore. Everything is important here, and everything is referenced back onto itself so that, we, the audience, enjoy the puzzle and take a part in its unveiling. This quality is a tribute to Potter author J.K. Rowling.
Rowling's novels are really moderate at best. They are not by a stretch original or special, but they did something for the fantasy genre that, in the best comparison I can think of, Jackie Chan did for Kung Fu.
What do I meanr Well, Chan has made Kung Fu movies accessible by bringing a quality to them that they didn't always possess: humor. The same goes for Rowling and the fantasy genre. By adding humor to the mix she is able to (like Chan) widen the audience and allow all people to identify with it. They also black-and-white the story with clear-cut good guys and bad guys, which makes it easier to understand so that still more people can become fans. Add in some of the genres most loved generalities, executed nicely, and you have a sure fire hit. Rowling does a nice touch, as I said before, by allowing great payoffs for audience attention to detail (and boy, do audiences love that). Anyway, this review is suppose to be about that movie in which Daniel Radcliffe is a star.
He really owns Harry now (You've heard that before, and you will more after this film). He delivers his lines crisply and with the air of seasoned pro. Though he has grown a lot in the last year, such a transformation befits his character, who is growing more sure of himself. Emma Watson as Hermione impressed me the most. She's really beginning to look like a woman. Look at that jaw line and her brow and you can watch her growing up right in front of your eyes. At times, in the first Potter she was pompous and overzealous, but here she's much better tuned as the know-it-all, loyal to the end friend. Kenneth Branagh got the most laughs. He fits the Gilderoy Lockhart role well, and it's almost a shame his comic relief won't be around again. There is little room for laughter, though, in the film's dark and wonderful conclusion.
Where in the first film there was a lot of flame and fire to conclude the movie, "Chamber" has a perfect conclusion between Harry and Tom Riddle (aka Lord Voldemort). Their exchange of words at the film's end is marvelous and pulled off with precise acting and nice editing. Things then get really frightening really fast — young ones in the theater will be screaming in fright. But I'm telling you, it's such a pleasure to have great dialogue and well timed, well executed action sequences in a film's pay-off (Michael Bay, are you reading thisr).
On the whole, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was a delight for me to behold. I am not a big fan of the first film or of the four novels, but this film made me want to like the whole franchise and everything associated with it. If only Agent 007 was always such a delightful wizard…err…no, that's next week's franchise. Got to sort these things out.Rating: A


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In this module, we discussed Classic Children's Literature. What makes a book a classic? Do these books deserve our attentions and awards? I picked The Secret Garden and Where the Wild Things Are as my books to review from our reading list. They are both about the finding wonderful worlds beyond our own. The Secret … Continue reading
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Module 1 – Runaway Bunny vs Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies
There are several books for children that adults love, but may not be the best books in the world. In my SLIS 5420 class we discussed Love You Forever and The Giving Tree. These books are touching and evoke fond memories of our parents reading to us as children. Upon closer examination, they can seem very bizarre and even … Continue reading


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Please choose the option that you can relate to the most. Answer all the questions.
1) How many friends do you have?
a) Let me see; let me see … No one.
b) I have one or two friends.
c) I have a large group of friends I hang out with and have fun.
d) I go around with a lot of friends but none of them is my best friend.
2) Do you have a best friend?
a) Oh yes, I have one or two best friends with whom I share my feelings.
b) I don't have any friends.
c) I and my best friend, we hang out with a very big group of friends.
3) Do you like to make new friends?
a) Uh-oh, I am too shy and an introvert. I just can't go and talk to everybody.
b) Yes, I do. That is why; my friend circle is so huge.
c) Ummm….. I would like to, but I am not sure whether they would want to talk to me.
4) To spend a day, what would be the minimum social contact that you would require?
a) I don't feel lonely, why would I want company?
b) Oh God, I have to be near some people or I will suffocate, even if I don't talk to them.
c) At least a casual chat with a friend.
d) More than anything from the above list.
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Here you can find the questionnaires that were created to assess our first transnational meeting, the short-term learning activities held at IES Fidiana, in Cordoba, Spain, and Zespół Szkół nr 6, in Gdynia, Poland, as well as the first year of the implementation of our project. The questionnaires to assess the international meetings were created using Google Forms; therefore they were answered online. To have access to the print version, please click on the link below.
A questionnaire with progress and impact indicators was created to assess the implementation and the impact of our project. It was anwered online by all partner schools during the last transnational meeting which was held in Priolo Gargallo, in May 2017. The results were analysed and conclusions were drawn. After the meeting the project coordinator wrote a report on those conclusions.


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Hello fellow card maniacs, I literally just gone done watching the MLB All-Star game and couldn't help but think how many of them start as pitching duels only to end up finishing like the Home Run Derby from the night before. Just so you know, it's not only chicks who dig the long ball, but sports card store owners happen to enjoy it as well. Wait, is long ball … [Read more...]
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2017 Mikey Awards
I'm finally sitting down to write my favorite piece of the year, the Mikey Awards. It's my chance to offer up my own personal sentiments over what I thought worked, failed epically, made this season a winner, worked in spite of things, got hobby egg on its face and basically helped hobby shops in 2017. Looking back, this is going to be remembered as one of the … [Read more...]
Fruitman: 'Tis the Season for Cardboard Promos
When I first opened in December 1992, I was not around long enough to fully enjoy my first holiday season in retail. Heck, I was happy to stay open each day and run to the bank each morning with whatever I had sold the day before. Over the next few decades I came to look forward to the holiday season since it's a chance to have the inside track on what each of my … [Read more...]
What's Hot: Mike Has Definitive Answers (and Some Concerns)
Hello boys and girls. As always, it is an interesting time in the hobby. While hobby shop owners like myself should be elated over the return of football and the inevitable buzz and sales that go with it. Then again, that would this hobby be without a little controversy? Recently Panini announced the start of First Off The Line program where anyone with a … [Read more...]
Mike: 2017 Baseball Cards Remain En Fuego
As many of you know, I live in Colorado which is home among other things, to Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The reason I bring this up is because in 2001, Pollstar kinda gave up and instead of putting it up to a vote about what is the Best Outdoor Concert Venue, they just renamed the award after Red Rocks and gave other places a chance to get recognized. As I sat down to … [Read more...]
What's Hot: It's a Bowman World (and Mike's Giving Away a GQ Correa Auto)
While I'm not from Edmonton, as a card shop owner and a fan, I do root for teams that have incredibly popular young players on them. As I'm writing this, the Oilers have just been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Did I wallow in pity? No. Did I grab a 12 pack of Molson beer and drown my sorrows as many Connor McDavid fans did? Nah. I … [Read more...]
What's Hot: Presenting The 2016 Mikey Awards
This is normally where we read about the hottest selling sports card products but the calendar tells us it's time to take stock of the year that was. The Mikey Awards is my annual non-scientific, incredibly personal and sometimes self-serving take on the last 12 months. If you're scoring along, this is the 4th annual edition. It's the good, the bad and the … [Read more...]
What's Hot: We're Live (Sort of) at Mike's for Fresh Releases
Post-season hockey and hoops and one of the year's first football card releases are all making their hobby debuts this week.Collectors have been making box break reservations and checking out some new products from Panini and Upper Deck, one of which comes with sort of a 90s twist. Normally, Mike Fruitman of Mike's Stadium Sports Cards grabs the keyboard and runs down the … [Read more...]
Mikey Awards, 2015 Edition
It's time for the annual Mikey Awards where the best and brightest get ignored as I choose what I liked in 2015. Well, more specifically what my collectors liked. It's my list of the sports card releases (and some other things) that, in one way or another, had folks in my shop talking. I do not expect you all to agree, but please enjoy what I found interesting in the … [Read more...]
What's Hot in the Shop: The 2014 Mikey Awards
Hello fellow card maniacs, It's time for the second annual Mikey Awards. This is easily my most favorite piece to share each year and yes, I do put more than 20 minutes into this article. I still write it after midnight just like my other reports just to make it as cool and culturally relevant as possible.Since I'm writing this on Christmas morning, I hope that you were … [Read more...]


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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Aquaculture and a place to live
Posted by simon kutcher at 6:34 am
Labels: aerial, food and drink
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I am pretty sure families do not actually live full time out on these fish farms. More likely than there is one person on them at anyone time to feed and guard the fish
- 16 May 2009 at 7:16 am
- Babzy said...
it's hard for me to imagine families living here !! Beautiful shot !
- 16 May 2009 at 1:55 pm
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A family visit to Beijing should include a visit to the Botanical Gardens in the Western Hills of the city and right next to Xiang Shang (Fragrant Hills). The garden is on a huge grounds, including some memorials, flower/blossom gardens and a giant sleeping Buddha at the north end.
It's worth buying the combo ticket that includes the conservatory. Be prepared for the changing weather inside though, whatever season you go. The jungle is damp and sticky but fun and beautiful with waterfalls and a wooden bridge kids will enjoy crossing.
This is followed by the desert (very hot!) and then orchids and "carnivores" (though try as we might we couldn't find the Venus fly-traps). The central area is worth walking around too.
As with most tourist attractions, avoid during holiday times! And be prepared to pay double for food and snacks and games. A box lunch will set you back 20 RMB. Bring a picnic and blanket and spread out on the grass. Or head out the gate to eat and follow it with a trip to Fragrant Hills.
There are many buses going to the Botanical Gardens, but no subway yet. The roads are small so be prepared for traffic. The main entrance is in the south. Entrance is 10 yuan, 5 for kids/students or a combo ticket is 50 or 40.


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BEVERLY HILLS - The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" reigned at the Academy Awards, with 12 nominations, including acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush, positioning itself to challenge "The Social Network" for best picture.
"The King's Speech" gained momentum against the Facebook drama "The Social Network," which dominated early Hollywood awards.
Along with those two films, other best-picture nominees Tuesday for the Feb. 27 Oscars are the psychosexual thriller "Black Swan"; the boxing drama "The Fighter"; the sci-fi blockbuster "Inception"; the lesbian-family tale "The Kids Are All Right"; the survival story "127 Hours"; the animated smash "Toy Story 3"; the Western "True Grit"; and the Ozarks crime thriller "Winter's Bone."
"True Grit" ran second, with 10 nominations, including acting honors for last year's best-actor winner Jeff Bridges and for Hailee Steinfeld.
"The Social Network" won best drama at the Golden Globes and was picked as the year's best by key critics groups, while "The King's Speech" pulled an upset last weekend by winning the Producers Guild of America Awards top prize, whose recipient often goes on to claim best picture at the Oscars.
"I've been texting people in between interviews, and there's a lot of excitement going on across the globe from our team. It's really wonderful. It's sort of like 'Ben-Hur' proportions. It all seems a bit crazy, you know?" said supporting-actor nominee Rush, an Oscar winner for 1996's "Shine."
Along with Rush, best-actor favorite Firth and supporting-actress contender Bonham Carter, "The King's Speech" had nominations for director Tom Hooper and screenwriter David Seidler, plus honors in such categories as cinematography, costume design, art direction and musical score.
The best-actress field shapes up as a two-woman race between Annette Bening for "The Kids Are All Right," who won the Globe for actress in a musical or comedy, and Natalie Portman for "Black Swan," who received the Globe for dramatic actress.
The supporting-actress Oscar could prove the most competitive among acting prizes.
Melissa Leo won the Globe for "The Fighter," but she faces strong challenges from that film's co-star Amy Adams and 14-year-old newcomer Steinfeld, who missed out on a Globe nomination for "True Grit."
"I'm still reeling from the Golden Globe and its extraordinary and unique recognition," Leo said.
For a second-straight year, the Oscars feature 10 best-picture contenders after organizers doubled the field from the usual five to open the awards to a broader range of films.
But even in a field of 10, the prize likely comes down to two films.
"The Social Network" casts Jesse Eisenberg as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who's depicted as an interpersonal lout in one-on-one relations but a genius for the masses, creating an online hangout where half a billion people now keep connected with friends.
"The King's Speech" stars Firth as Queen Elizabeth II's father, the stammering George VI, who reluctantly came to the throne after his brother abdicated in 1936, as British subjects looked to their ruler for inspiration via radio as World War II approached.
The two films represent a showdown between classy, traditional Oscar bait and edgy, youthful, up-to-the-minute drama.
David Fincher is the best-directing favorite for "The Social Network" after winning that prize at the Globes.
Other best-director picks are Darren Aronofsky for "Black Swan"; Joel and Ethan Coen for "True Grit"; and David O. Russell for "The Fighter."
Supporting-actor favorite Christian Bale was nominated for "The Fighter," in which he plays former boxer Dicky Eklund, who helps his half-brother to a title shot.
The film's star, Mark Wahlberg, missed out on a nomination as boxer Micky Ward.
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