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What do you think of when you see the title of this blog-'women in liturgy'? Does your mind immediately jump to deacons and priests? Indeed those are women involved in the liturgy of the church. However there is much more to 'liturgy' than just the ordained leaders.
Look at the derivation of the word 'liturgy.' It is from the Greek words leit (people) and ergon (work). I've heard it said that in reality 'liturgy' is the 'work of the people'. That means that all of us at a church service are involved in liturgy. Every time you walk in the church door for a service, you are involved in the total liturgy. You can pray by yourself, but coming together as part of the Body of Christ for a service of Eucharist involves more than one person. (In fact, a priest cannot celebrate Communion alone. There has to be someone else present so that "2 or 3 are gathered together.")
Many women around the DRG are actively involved in various sacramental aspects of the service itself and those ministries are what we will be considering. Of course, all the ministries already discussed in this blog are important parts of the total liturgy. Members of the Altar Guild are a necessary part of any service and the support of our monetary donations to CPC and UTO help spread the Gospel as does the work of the ECW.
What are some of the sacramental liturgical ministries Women around the Diocese of the Rio Grande are involved in? Lay Eucharistic Visitors, Vergers, Acolytes, Lectors, Choir, and Chalice Bearer, as well as Deacon and Priest. Over the next few weeks, we'll look at some of these ministries.
It hasn't been that many years since women were first allowed to serve in liturgical capacities of any sort except Altar Guild. Only 40 years ago, a group of women met with Bishop Trelease to discuss the topic of "Women and the Diocese," in light of the changing rolls of women in society and the church. They wanted to have a more active roll in the life of the church. The Bishop was open to the idea of women in ministry.
"Trelease endorsed the ordination of women, which was approved by action of the General Convention in 1976. However, he promised he would not "force a woman priest on any congregation." The Rev. Virginia Brown was the first woman priest ordained in the Diocese of the Rio Grande, one of 90 women nationwide. The service took place at St. Chad's on January 28, 1977. "It is generally believed that Mrs. Virginia Dabney Brown was the first woman to be ordained without protest. Early in the ceremony, Bishop Trelease called out loudly and clearly for anyone to speak who did not agree with the ordination. He turned full circle. There was no response."
There was opposition in the Diocese, though, but Bishop Trelease was not deterred. In the fall of 1977 "St. John's Cathedral was the setting for perhaps one of the largest ordinations in the Diocese of the Rio Grande." Of the 9 people ordained as priests and deacons, six were women."*
The ordination of women opened the door for women to be active in other aspects of the liturgical lives of their parishes, but it was a slow process.At the Cathedral, it was not until 1984 that Brenda Bess was licensed by the Bishop as the first woman chalice bearer. Betsy Lackmann was the second woman licensed to serve as chalice bearer, a full 2 years later.
The same story played out in parishes across the diocese as women slowly began to take on active rolls in the sacramental liturgy of the church. For generations and centuries, women served behind the scenes in supportive rolls. They served tea and raised money with rummage sales but couldn't be part of the sacramental part of the service. Their funds helped support the work of the church and sometimes even paid the clergy salary, but they couldn't participate actively in the sacramental life of the liturgy. It is true that lay men didn't have too much role in the sacramental life of the church until the 1979 BCP, either, but they could become priests and deacons. In most parishes lay liturgical roles opened up for men sooner than for women.
The one place where women had already eased into ministry was in the reading of Morning and Evening Prayer. There is a note in the minutes of the St. John's Guild of the Women's Auxiliary says, "our work includes everything from janitorial duties to teaching Sunday School and even reading Morning Prayer." Today's Lectors who read the lessons on Sunday and at other services and those who lead Morning or Evening Prayer or Compline or other services are inheritors of those women 100 years ago.
The women of St. John's and other churches were simply following in the footsteps of prayerful women who from the earliest times of the church held church leadership. Several are mentioned in Paul's letters and in Acts. There is Chloe (1 Corinthians 1:11), Lydia (Acts 16:14-15), Nympha (Colossians 4:15), Pricilla (Romans 16:3-5), and Mary the mother of John Mark at whose house the early church met to pray for Peter's release (Acts 12:12). These women were clearly leaders of the early church because they are mentioned specifically by Paul and the other New Testament writers.
If you have ever hesitated to try one of the sacramental liturgical ministries like Lector or Chalice Bearer because you are a woman-wait no longer! God calls women and men into service at the altar.
Next time we'll look at some of the other sacramental liturgical ministries of women of the Diocese.
*Excerpted From a Grain of Mustard Seed by Cynthia Davis, referencing the Rio Grande Episcopalian ca 1977


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Maryland 'Big and Chunky' cookies.
The Fox's biscuits weren't on offer this week, so went for something a bit different. Seen these knocking about for a while. 'Choc chip flapjack' flavour or something like that they are. Expecting something similar to a HobNob or Amber, instead what I got was a big stale Maryland cookie. I'd advise you all to not bother.
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A gift is a great way of showing affection towards the other person. If it is an occasion like wedding, gifts have their own importance.
A wedding is an important phase in the life of an individual. For some people, the wedding of their nearest kin and friends is as vital as their own. Well, jokes apart, but a gift has its own importance and makes a world of difference to both the giver and the receiver.
Gift the couple an artwork
The wedding itself along with the party is an emotional moment for the couple. They tend to get over a feeling very quickly at such times. So what would a better gift be than a work of art? It can be anything – just a sketch of a tree to a piece of interior decoration – the artwork is certain to go down well with the couple. If you know the couple beforehand, it will be easier to gift them the gift of their choice. A painting or even a sculpture can make wonders.
Picture frame
Another gift that touches the mind is the picture frame. You can primarily use it in two ways, either gift the couple a frame that will have a lovely picture to convey your feelings or gift a blank frame so that the couple can use it to have their own picture in the future. Whatever be your choice, it will be certainly appreciated. What you need is the effective way to present the gift.
A latest tech product
If your friend has his own business, what better idea would it be than gifting a latest tech product? It can certainly help him in his business. The product can be in any form – either to communicate or to carry out any necessary tasks that are needed to be done on a regular basis.
Honeymoon tickets
One of the most out of the way gifts is the honeymoon tickets. Can it get any better than that? If you know the favorite honeymoon destination of your friend, making available the tickets beforehand can certainly come as a pleasant surprise. The excitement of going to honeymoon is always high on the minds of the couple. And if the same comes as a gift, what more could one ask for?
A wedding gift for the bride
The fairer sex is naturally attracted to the beauty and delicacy even in other things. Women and beauty go hand in hand. Women are mostly found to have an easy going with bags and purses of various shapes, sizes and colors. If you have to gift a certain gift only to the bride, having a bag or purse could be a great option. In general, smaller bags are very popular than bigger ones. A heart-shaped bag would be a welcome gift.
Personalized gifts
If you have a flair for creative things, take this opportunity to show off your skills by making personalized gifts. Home-made gifts can definitely be more appealing. It has the love that you have for your near ones. Moreover, as you know the taste of your friends, you know they expect in a gift. Just imagine the happiness and satisfaction they will get through a personalized gift!
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At least 300 years prior to the passage of the United States Constitution; North American democracy began with the Iroquois Confederacy's Law of the Great Peace. This representative democracy of the Iroquois was extensively studied and praised by Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin who proposed it as the basis for the United States Constitution.
In a back-handed compliment at the Albany Congress in 1754, Franklin said he found it hard to believe that the 13 colonies could not agree to a political union when,
"Six Nations of ignorant savages had formed one."
It begs the question: Who were the 'ignorant savages'?
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Francis Coates cleared of John Finnegan shooting murder
A man has been cleared of a fatal shooting in East Renfrewshire after blaming a dead convicted killer.
Francis Coates, 36, was charged with murdering 48-year-old John Finnegan in Neilston on 27 October last year.
He was found not guilty following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
Mr Coates had named another man, Armour Donnell, as the killer, claiming the shooting was carried out on the orders of Stewart Gillespie, who died in a separate incident earlier this year.
In his special defence of incrimination, Mr Coats claimed Mr Donnell had been paid £10,000 by William "Basil" Burns.
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They were said to have been acting on the instructions of Gillespie, who was said to be one of the most feared men in Paisley in the 1990s.
Coates showed no emotion as temporary judge Michael O'Grady QC formally acquitted him after the verdict.
James McCarron, 33, had also been accused of being involved in Mr Finnegan's murder, but prosecutors withdrew the charge against him.
During the trial, jurors heard how Mr Finnegan was shot in the face as he walked in Bank Street, Neilston.
His son James recalled seeing his father with another person prior to him being shot.
The 25 year-old told the court: "The next thing I saw was the man pulling his hand then I heard a bang and saw a puff of smoke.
"I froze for a couple of seconds. I then said to my friend: 'My dad has been shot'."
Mr Finnegan was rushed to hospital, but never recovered from his injuries.
Mr Coates gave evidence during the trial and admitted he did not like Mr Finnegan - but denied being responsible for the death.
He was asked by his QC Gary Allan: "It may be suggested that there was a power struggle between business competitors and it would have suited you to have John Finnegan - the main man - out of picture."
He denied the suggestion and also said he had never had a gun.
The man who Mr Coates named as having ordered Mr Finnegan's death - Stewart Gillespie - was stabbed to death at his home in Paisley on 3 October.
A 27-year-old man has since appeared in court charged with his murder.
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Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting early Wednesday morning in Middletown Township, N.J., in which a member of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team fatally shot a man who allegedly was armed with a knife and holding his 13-month-old son hostage in his home following a domestic dispute, reports WABC-TV.
Officials say the events leading to the shooting started around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, when the Middletown Township Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute at the house.
When officers arrived, police say the mother of the child had fled from the house. She reported that 39-year-old Scott McAllister was intoxicated and had beaten her, and that he was armed with a knife and threatening to harm their child.
McAllister was reportedly locked inside the house with the couple's toddler son and refused to allow the police to enter.
After five hours of negotiations, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the SWAT team forced entry into the house, where they encountered McAllister, who is believed to have been armed with a knife. One member of the team fired at McAllister, fatally wounding him.
The child, who was near McAllister, was not harmed.
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He won't take any more hostages.
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Another child has to see a parent die because he won't cooperate with the police. Officers don't want to shoot people it's what they are forced to do with personnel who won't give it up.


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New Delhi: Bollywood dancing diva Madhuri Dixit made her silver screen debut 28 years back with 'Abodh' and since then there has no looking back. The "Dhak dhak" girl says she has always enjoyed her work and tried to keep herself away from the politics of the industry.
"Being number one or number two never bothered me. I did not believe in all that. I had this in mind that whenever I go on the sets, I have to give my best. Whenever I gave a good shot, that was a special moment for me.
"I never got into the politics of the industry. I was always kept away from it and enjoyed being being part of it," Madhuri said at an event held here Friday.
She was the guest speaker at a session during the event.
Madhuri became a name to reckon with after her performance in superhits like 'Tezaab', 'Ram Lakhan', 'Tridev', 'Dil', 'Saajan', 'Khalnayak', 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', 'Dil To Pagal Hai' and 'Devdas'.
With many good films and commendable performances to her credit, the 45-year-old still looks the same and has always been very down to earth. The actress says it's her family that has helped her to be like that.
"My family, their values and education have kept me grounded. I am not a frog in the well. There is a life outside the industry and I have always been very curious about it. I love meeting people and talking to them. For me it is not about `I, me and myself`," she added.
Madhuri married Shriram Chandra Nene on Oct 17, 1999 and moved to the US. Post-marriage, Madhuri worked in just 'Aaja Nachle', which didn`t do so well. But her stint as the judge on dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' gave her a chance to reconnect with her fans.
After the success of the show, Madhuri shifted base here with her husband and sons from the US in October last year.
Now she will be seen back on the silver screen in Vishal Bhardwaj`s 'Dedh Ishqiya' and Anubhav Sinha`s 'Gulab Gang'.
Talking about the kind of films being made nowadays, Madhuri said: "Some years back there was a demarcation of art films and commercial cinema but now it is not like that. Now the lines are quite blurred. Realistic films are made now and there are no over the top characters. Also the audiences have matured."


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This has been a successful year for the Journal of Mechanical Design. The production process, like the review process, has moved to an almost entirely web-based system. We have reduced both the time to a recommendation as well as the time to publication, against the pressure of an increasing rate of submissions. And the impact factor for the journal has increased steadily. This success is a direct result of the daily efforts of every one of our Associate Editors.
I am honored to present the five colleagues who will take on the challenge of managing an increasingly demanding review process. It takes approximately six months to identify, nominate and appoint an Associate Editor for the Journal of Mechanical Design. Nominations are solicited from the technical chairs of the various committees, phone interviews of prospective nominees are arranged, and nomination packages are prepared. Review and approval by both the Design Engineering Executive Committee and the ASME Publications Committee are needed for the final appointment. Associate Editors maintain the trust of our research community, and must make decisions with its benefit and success as their goal.
Dr. Kwun-Lon Ting , ASME Fellow and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Center for Manufacturing Research, Tennessee Technological University, received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from National Taiwan University, Clemson University, and Oklahoma State University. He has published over 100 technical papers and received several awards including the South Pointing Chariot Award. His research interests include mechanism design, curvature theory, robotics, geometric design, and manufacturing. The National Science Foundation has funded his research activities in seven research grants for the past 15 years.
Professor Qizheng Liao is a Professor in the School of Automation, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. He graduated in 1985 from BUPT and obtained his M.Sc. degree. After that he entered Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and received his Ph.D. degree in 1987. In 1989 he received the Fourth Prize Award in Natural Science.
Harvey Lipkin is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His interests include: kinematic geometry, the design and analysis of mechanical systems, robotics, spatial mechanisms, and real-time visual servoing.
Dr. Pierre M. Larochelle , P.E., is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. He currently serves ASME as: the Chair of the ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Technical Subcommittee on Spatial Mechanisms, the ASME Region XI Assistant Vice-President for Education, and as the Chair of ASME Design Engineering Divisions Student Affairs Committee. He is a member of ASME, ASEE, IEEE, Tau Beta Pi, and Pi Tau Sigma.
Dr. Yan Jin is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Southern California and Director of USC IMPACT Laboratory. His current research interests include: design methodology, agent-based collaborative engineering, and computational organization modeling. Dr. Jin is a recipient of NSF CAREER Award (1998), TRW Excellence in Teaching Award (2001), and Xerox Best Paper Award (2002).
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The Beltline Bonspiel is a FREE, family-friendly event with free admission to the Lougheed House.
Saturday, February 16th, 11am - 4pm
Lougheed House - 707 13 Avenue SW, Calgary
There will be limited free parking on site at Lougheed House for the Beltline Bonspiel. There are two car parks with a total of 22 parking spaces, one located off 13th Avenue and one off 14th Avenue. Both car parks are just to the west of the house. A combination of free and paid public street parking will also be available on the surrounding streets.
The Beltline Bonspiel rink is located to the southeast of the Lougheed House at the corner of 6th Street and 14th Avenue SW.


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The Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is the industry leader in certification for project managers. Recognized globally, PMP certifies that one has the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects.
Public and private organizations worldwide utilize PMP certified managers to improve the success rates of their projects by applying a standardized set of project management principles formulated by Project Management Institute (PMI) officials
PMPs are in high demand and typically command higher salaries than non-certified project managers. In 2014, PMP was ranked number one for the most valuable and highest paid IT certification by IT Career Finder.
Having a PMP doesn't necessarily mean that you are a good project manager, but it does indicate that you have a standardized set of tools and knowledge pertaining to project management. Whether you are a good project manager, or can manage a given project in the best manner possible, depends on how well you apply the knowledge and skills gained form this certification.
Before we get to the pros and cons of earning a PMP, let's have a little background.
Why PMP certification?
PMP is mainly for professionals who are already in or want to get into project management. It's a valuable tool in a project manager's repertoire. If a professional has a PMP certification, it gives him an edge over competitors.
PMP certification can fetch you a higher-than-average salary. Though compensation varies on a case-by-case basis, PMP-certified project managers, as a rule of thumb, do earn higher salaries than those who lack certification. With PMP training under your belt, you are better able to train others in utilizing project management tools. In addition to helping you work efficiently and with increased output, PMP assists you in evaluating subordinates in a better manner.
How do you qualify for PMP certification?
If you are a project manager or trying to get into project management, and if you satisfy the criteria laid down by PMI, then you can take the exam. To apply for PMP you need to have either:
- "A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate's degree, or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.OR
- A four-year degree (bachelor's degree or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education."
Candidates must also have 35 hours of project management education, i.e. 35 Professional Development Units (PDUs). There are several ways to earn these PDUs.
Once PMP certified, one must be a part of PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. This active participation ensures an active certification status. Each PMP cycle lasts three years. Within these three years, it's expected that one will attain at least 60 PDUs to stay certified. The details of "How to stay certified?" are provided in the PMP Handbook.
How much will the PMP Certification cost you?
While PMI membership is not mandatory for PMP certification, it is advised. PMI membership costs approximately ₹ 8,800 ($139 U.S.). The cost of PMP for PMI members is around ₹ 25,600 ($405 U.S.). For non-members, the cost is a bit more than ₹ 35,000 ($555 U.S.).
PMI membership gives you access to a sea of project management documentation and reference materials through the website. The most important aspect of membership is, the PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge) which is not available for free, but can be downloaded by the members. Individual copies are marked with the member's name to reduce piracy and can be downloaded from the PMI website.
So, effectively; if you take the PMI membership the total cost including the membership fee would be ₹ 34,400 ($544 U.S.). The benefits of membership are obvious.
PMP pros:
- PMP is a globally renowned credential. It provides a much needed boost to one's resume. Especially if you are looking to embrace project management as a career path.
- The training aimed at getting 35 hours PDUs helps fill any gaps of knowledge. With these PDUs, project managers can kick start their quest to get PMP certified.
- PMP requires less time and money than an advanced degree. Just remember, there is no replacement for study and hard-work.
- Many organizations require PMP certified managers for their challenging projects. It provides some level of security to them as there is the feeling that the project is in safe and able hands.
- More professionals taking up PMP means more chances of networking and even finding study partners to prepare for certification.
- You don't need a truck load of books to clear this certification. Studying just one book, the PMBOK can get you certified.
- Because certification is not based on any specific methodology, the knowledge gained from PMP can be applied across industries and is not limited to any specific sector or area.
- Continuous improvement is needed to cope with constant change. The system deployed to ensure that you maintain your PMP certification also ensures continuous improvement.
PMP cons:
- The PMP exam is a closed book test where much study is required. The exam doesn't depend on the practical knowledge, wisdom and skill of an individual. Instead it depends more on study and how well one can remember something studied.
- Certification doesn't provide the common sense needed for project management. It enables the professional to get bookish knowledge of project management. The responsibility of applying it in an efficient manner lies with the individual.
- A project can be PRINCE2 or agile in nature. It can't be PMP in nature as PMP is a project manager's credential and not an accreditation for project.
- The PMP exam is stressful. Failure will set you back by a considerable amount.
- With the buzz around PMP certification, many training institutes and organizations have blossomed in the market to provide questions for the certification exam. These questions are not legitimate and can be misleading to candidates. With such cases increasing, there are likely chances of some of the PMP aspirants losing money.
- PMBOK is quite lengthy and has a lot of information. With such vast courseware, there are likely chances of missing important topics while studying.
As seen above, PMP has its pros and cons. If you aspire to become one of the best project managers in business, doing PMP will help, but it won't suffice. Being a successful project manager requires a blend of knowledge, skills, domain expertise, experience, calmness and common sense.
PMP certification is certainly an indispensable value add. To survive in any industry, however, one also has to be savvy enough to grab opportunities coming their way and make them count.


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If you ask what Thomson Reuters is like in Poland, we would say it's very diverse and rich in career opportunities for both, graduates and industry experts. We have three locations in three parts of Poland, each offering a unique place to work. Our biggest location is in Gdynia, at the seaside. If you decide to grow your career here, you will join more than 1,400 colleagues from over 30 countries. We have you multiple opportunities:
Content Operations
You can start your career in Content operations collecting and processing financial information; real-time, stock data, fundamental information about organizations or news about mergers & acquisitions; these are a few of the many different kinds of data monitored and analysed by employees in Gdynia.
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We also offer diversified opportunities in our dynamically growing Risk department which does thorough research and analysis within Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations required in the banking sector. The reports prepared by Gdynia employees are used by our clients to foresee risk level of cooperation with various entities and to protect a company against reputation damage.
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In addition, when you think about Reuters News Agency, you will also find it here. Headline News Reporters from Gdynia provide news alerts and news summaries in English for companies listed on stock exchanges across Europe, working with information in more than 10 European languages. On the other hand, their colleagues from Picture Desk process images received from Reuters' photographers from all over the world. They are the first people seeing pictures from global events right after they were taken.
On the top floor of our building, where the best view of the sea is, you may join our Software Development team which builds and maintains a number of back-end systems. They often utilize the latest big data technologies like Hadoop, HBase, HazelCast, Storm, Kafka and Elastic Search. There are more technology teams in Gdynia. Among them is the Global Support Centre which deals with proactive monitoring of client site devices and resolve network issues using remote management tools.
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I've been idly wondering what to write about, so how about this? The senior adult pastor at work refers to me as "the little girl up front." I'm 42, but he's about 84 years old, so I find it amusing. I know he means it in a good way, as in, "Did you see the posters the little girl in the front made for me this month? She's so creative!" (Yep, he said that.) Pastor F. has a bunch of kids and grandkids and great-grandkids, so he's the quintessential grandfather and I feel a little bit like I have a grandfather now.
The kiddo is in the shower (a few feet from my desk), getting ready for his dad to pick him up. The school district is on a two-week break. What is UP with these breaks?? When I was a kid, we had two weeks off at Christmas, and one week off at Easter. My son has two weeks off in the fall, two weeks off at Christmas, and two weeks off in the spring. And a shorter summer. From a childcare perspective, I'd much prefer it if the kids would stay in school more during the year and have a longer summer. Yech. Anyway, I'm lucky to have the kind of job in which it's okay to bring kids to work (within reason). The kiddo has come with me three days this week (and stayed with his dad the other two days) and hung out while I've gone about my business. He's great company and I got to take him out to lunch each day. Awesome! :-)
I'm a bad dog mommy because I accidentally dropped Suzy. She's nine years old and wary of being crated, so she mostly avoids me when I try to pick her up. However, this morning I was trying to hustle both dogs outside for potty time and she refused to walk past me and out the front door (lest it be a trick - the girl is on to me), so I tried to pick her up and set her outside. She panicked, leapt from my hands and landed a bit on her face (on the carpet) by the front door, then limped outside and held up her little paw. Oy. I scooped her up and cuddled her, carried her downstairs and set her in her potty spot, and she daintily trotted away. All better. Phew.
My son is splashing around in the shower. "What are you doing?" His answer: "Nothing. Well, nothing you should worry about." Okay then.


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Do you know, I think it was only the other week that it occurred to me that I'm not only a dad but a dad for the rest of my life. Compared to friends little people, I am pretty sure that my wee-dude is very easy going but I do get the feeling that long lazy days on the sofa or a quick unplanned blast on the lake are a thing of the past. L reminded me that I can't just let any stranger look after the boy while I get on the water. It'll be ok in the summer a Fran can look after the boy for 15 mins or so but in the winter I can't really leave him in the car with the dogs.
L is still on maternity leave (statutory leave) and so money is always a worry but I'm sure it'll all come out in the wash. She hopes to find a new family/position soon but even then, we'll be on a lower joint income and so a few things will have to give - I doubt we'll go on any proper holidays for a while but I'm sure we'll survive.....so long as the sun appears from time-to-time and I still get to wakeboard etc.
Being a dad is a good crack to be honest. Again, I think I'm getting away with it as l is still breast feeding and so there are many instances (especially in the night) when I'm not the useful parent and so even though I will be awake, I'm not the one who has to get out of bed. I've been a dad for 7-month now and we haven't broken him yet, so I'm calling that a win! Saw a proper new baby the other day and it's bleddy strange to think my boy has already grown so much from those handful of pounds in weight, My role remains the thrower or more physical side of parenting. As such, it's a good job that I've upped my training and shifted towards a more x-training system as he's getting heavier and always wanting to be bounced or thrown is already starting to get harder.
Anyway, this was just a quick update. All is well. I'm a dad. I'm slowly realising the fact.


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|January 11, 2017
Having custom folder icons makes searching for content a bit easier. I find it very useful as a top-level folder, so that in a quick glance you know the contents inside of the folder.
There are plenty of tools for Macintosh users to create custom folder icons. A popular custom icon application is Image2icon by Shiny Frog.
I thought it would be useful to have a template for Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo. I would have the ability to use all the cool tools in Affinity to make awesome icons.
I created a template for Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo:
The key thing to remember when using this template is to place your working image/graphic in the same group as the folder icon. In the attached file, there is a picture of 'Bates Hall' in the Boston Public Library. You can see that it in the Folder icon group:
If it's not in the proper group, then the layer clipping will not work properly and the image will take up the entire workspace.
January 4, 2018.
but how do you convert them into an icon? ico format is not available
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Nonlinear Phenomena from a Reinjected Horseshoe.
Nonlinear Phenomena from a Reinjected Horseshoe. - Descarga este documento en PDF. Documentación en PDF para descargar gratis. Disponible también para leer online.
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Date Created: Spring 2016
Date Issued: 2016
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Physical Form: pdf
Extent: 86 p.
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: A geometric model of a reinjected cuspidal horseshoe is constructed, that resembles thestandard horseshoe, but where the set of points that escape are now reinjected and contribute toricher dynamics. We show it is observed in the unfolding of a three-dimensional vector field possessingan inclination-flip homoclinic orbit with a resonant hyperbolic equilibrium. We use techniques fromclassical dynamical systems theory and rigorous computational symbolic dynamics with algebraictopology to show that for suitable parameters the flow contains a strange attractor.
Identifier: FA00004591 (IID)
Note(s): Includes bibliography.Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2016.
Held by: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Sublocation: Boca Raton, Fla.
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004591
Restrictions on Access: All rights reserved by the source institution
Owner Institution: FAU
Autor: Fontaine, Marcus , author Kalies, William D. Dr., Thesis advisor Naudot, Vincent Dr., Thesis advisor Charles E. Schmidt College o
Fuente: http://fau.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fau%3A33449


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PARSAC is a joint powers authority formed under California Government Code and governed by a Board of Directors. The Board meets twice per year to determine program budget and funding, consider new programs and services, and guide the direction of the organization. An Executive Committee, which is elected from among the Board Directors, meets quarterly to develop strategic goals and recommendations for the Board's consideration. The Executive Committee is supported by various subcommittees that are comprised of member subject matter experts.
To help guide the governance of PARSAC, the Board of Directors adopted the following "End Result" statements:
End 1: Roles & Responsibilities of the Board. As a result of our efforts, the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and staff make decisions and develop programs that benefit PARSAC as a whole.
End 2: Membership and Funding. As a result of our efforts, there is a realization of financial benefit to the membership based on adherence to best practice risk management standards through an equitable sharing of risk and funding.
End 3: Office Facility. As a result of our efforts, we will have a cost effective office facility sufficient to accommodate current and future staff, board and membership services.
End 4: Membership Support and Training. As a result of our efforts we will have a well informed and supportive base within each entity of our membership and workforces committed to a productive, safe work environment.
End 5: Member Satisfaction. As a result of our efforts, membership retention and growth will be based on a confidence that PARSAC is able to meet and serve current and ever changing needs of a cohesive membership base.


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Were you one of the millions who watched the birth live last night. I was I found about EarthCam and the Greenville Zoo pregnant giraffe around lunch time yesterday. I watched it all day and when I got home from work. While the rest of the world was watching the debates, I was waiting for the mom to give birth. Ok I may have debated a little on Facebook for fun. Around 8PM I decided I was going to change and get ready to walk. As I was putting my shoes on a picked up my phone and friend tagged me in a photo that the momma giraffe was finally giving birth.
I ended up not making it downstairs but with some prompting from some Facebook I made my own workout up while my face was glued to the computer. Lunges, sqauts now on to push ups, planks and then mountain climbers, fake jump rope and repeat. I then found a 15lb dumbbell weight upstairs and did some arm work and added in some crunches. Not the workout I had planned, but come could you leave this little guy/girl.
I spent the rest of the evening speaking for the giraffe. Constant commentary on what the little nugget was thinking as he was trying to stand up. It went something like this "ahh mom stop licking me", "ahh I am falling over", "help up here momma". Finally he made it up on all fours and started walking. Seriously one of the cutest I have seen in a while.
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Every Friday I'll be sharing a wee collection of links with you. From DIY to my favourite music tracks, there will be something for everyone.
As I've mentioned before, I've been trying to go gluten free (or at least avoid it.) I find that it makes me feel better if I don't eat it, but sometimes I just don't care enough to not eat it. This cake though, would make it all worth it. YUUUUM. And it has a whole block of chocolate in it. Hello!
I've only just recently stumbled across this blog, and I love it. Geneva is just so clever and creative, and she's totally inspired me to learn how to sew. Check out all the amazing stuff she's made or tailored! Hey Rob, Christmas is soon and a sewing machine would make a pretty swish gift. Just saying.
Seriously, how beautiful is this? From the dress to the flowers, it's so perfect. And that venue! This is like, my dream wedding venue but unfortunately, Auckland kind of lacks this sort of thing. Destination wedding anyone?
Woah. How cool is this? Salt, citrus fruit and herbs is all you need for this neat idea! I never would have thought of this myself, but it totally makes sense. I'm definitely going to try it out. There's no excuse really, when it's this easy!
I told you guys that I was gonna drink a green smoothie this week, and I sure did! I was on the hunt for yummy recipes, and this site is awesome. They have so many great combinations that you're sure to find something that includes whatever you have on hand.
Ugly Heart has been around for a little while, and it isn't lyrically genius, but I really love it. It's awesome to sing, dance, jump along to, and it just makes me happy. Don't laugh, but I've even tried to learn the dance on the video clip. So what! Sometimes it's good to have fun and pretend to be a kid again.
Instead of showing you guys a video, I'm just gonna show you a YouTube channel. I've never been one to sit on YouTube for hours and find funny/strange/gross videos, but I really like this Buzzfeed channel. They are hilarious and awkward, and so darn honest! Give them a watch (and sorry if they've been around for ages and I'm the last one on this boat.)
Iiiiit's Friday! Thank goodness. I've had a pretty shit week (which included my car getting written off on Wednesday) so I'm pretty happy about the weekend being here. It's going to be all about me relaxing and trying to sort out a new car. Ugh. The positive thing is that I'm okay and no one was hurt. Gotta find that silver lining somewhere!


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Businesses connecting their infrastructure to a SIP Trunk, or VoIP Connection, require a Session Border Controllers (SBC) for security, interoperability and transcoding.
A typical firewall can only protect your data network and as soon as you as you open it up to the internet, which is how you connect to VoIP services, the entire network is exposed. The other pitfall of using your existing firewall, instead of an SBC, is that phone calls may not connect or there will be audio issues.
An SBC will automatically do the call translations for you, with the built-in interoperability features and also translate the audio with built-in transcoding capabilities.


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Galantamine Uses, Benefits and Dreaming Effects
Cognition enhancers are gaining a lot of traction these days. Scientific research in nootropics has resulted in some promising data suggesting their beneficial effects. However, as these agents work on the brain, it is very important to gather as much information abut them before trying them out. One of the more popular supplements that seem to have taken the internet by storm is Galantamine. In this article, we will be taking an in depth look at this popular nootropic agent and its benefits and drawbacks. Galantamine uses vary widely from person to person.
What is Galantamine?
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Galantamine is a natural compound extracted from the bulbs and flowers of a plant called Galnthus causasius. It is a nitrogen containing, naturally occurring phytochemical belonging to the class of plant chemicals called Alkaloids. Since its discovery, it has been synthesized in the lab in its pure form and is available in many countries o use as a medicine.
The Galanthus plant was used in the ancient Chinese medicine as a memory booster and in ancient Greece for its mind altering effects. However, the modern usage of the plant dates back to the 50s. The active ingredient, Galantamine, was isolated in the Soviet Union and was studied to determine its effects on the central nervous system.
The initial studies with the extracts containing Galantamine revealed that it has the compound has the ability to modulate a chemical in the brain called Acetylcholine. It wasn't till the late 1950s, tat the drug was able to be synthesized in the lab. A host of experiments were undertaken once the synthesized drug was available to the scientific community.
A lot of data was generated in the initial phases and it was approved in Europe and Russia for the treatment of certain diseases including Myopathy, Myasthenia gravis and sensory and motor dysfunction of the central nervous system. It was approved in early 2001 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by the US FDA.
Uses of Galantamine as a nootropic
With an increase in scientific studies, galantamine was found to have a cognition enhancing effect. It was also found to promote mental alertness and acuity. It is frequently taken by people to help them relax, especially after a stressful or an anxious day. It is also known to be one of the best lucid dreaming aid.
When ingested, Galantamine is thought to induce a deep sleep, allowing the body to repair itself. It is also thought to improve memory by promoting REM sleep. It is a well known fact that a deeper REM sleep is essential for memory consolidation and improvement.
The most popular use of Galantamine is to enhance memory, general learning and cognition.
How does Galantamine work?
Galantamine has a dual action both of which result in an increase in the concentration of an important Neurotransmitter-Acetylcholine. It plays a very crucial role in learning and memory function of the brain.
Acetylcholine is a very short lived molecule that is very rapidly degraded by the enzyme called Acetylcholinesterase. Galantamine is a mild inhibitor of this enzyme. Thus, in presence of Galantamine, the enzyme is not able to metabolize acetylcholine and the level of available Acetylcholine increases.
Galantamine is also itself promotes the actions of Acetylcholine in the brain by binding to the receptors of acetylcholine. This binding helps more acetylcholine to bind to the receptor and stimulate the neurons.
Both these effects result in an increased effect of Acetylcholine in brain. The increased acetylcholine is responsible for increased mental acuity, improvement in memory and general cognition.
Benefits of Galantamine
The benefits of Glantamine areas a result of increased Acetylcholine levels in the brain.
Acetylcholine is an excitatory neurotransmitter, which means, it increases the rate of firing of neurons in the brain. An increase in this neurotransmitter results in neuronal stimulation and state of alertness. The greater rate of neuronal firing also means that the brain is more receptive of new stimuli and is able to process information faster. In simple terms, the brain works faster.
Galantamine supplementation has also ben linked to an increase in the speed of memory recall. It has also been found to improve attention span and focus.
Another benefit of supplementing Galantamine is an improvement in sleep. Galantamine supplementation has been shown to promote relaxation in individuals especially, after a stressful day. People taking Galantamine supplements often report being able to sleep quicker and waking up much more refreshed.
These is also some evidence that galantamine can be able to induce a state of lucid dreaming. It is sometimes used to have an out of body lucid dreaming experience.
Galantamine effects on dreams
There is a strong association of acetylcholine and dreams. As early as 1975, researchers were able to establish that the increased level of acetylcholine in the brain stem causes increased dreaming.
Galantamine induces a deeper sleep and causes an increase in the time of REM sleep. This state of dep sleep is more conducive to a structurally sound dreams. While there are many Galantamine uses, the most common of them is for the purpose of lucid dreaming.
Galantamine has been found to not only increase the duration of the dream inducing sleep but is also increases the chances to recall the dream after waking up.
Physical Side effects of Galantamine
Although Galantamine is safe and fairly well tolerated supplement, there are some side effects associated with the drug. The side effects of the drug are due to the excess acetylcholine levels outside the central nervous system.
The most common side effects are related to the gastro-intestinal system. These include the following:
l Nausea
l Diarrhea
l Loss of appetite
l Stomach pain
l Heartburn
Some people may also have allergic reaction to Galantamine. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any allergy related symptoms such as rash, swelling of tongue or difficulty in breathing. Uses of Galantamine are not limited to that of a nootropic, as it is often times used by athletes looking to bulk up.
Psychological side effects of Galantamine
Galantamine increases micro-awakenings during the night. It has also been associated in some individuals to cause a phenomenon called sleep paralysis.
Sleep paralysis occurs when you remain awake during the onset of REM sleep but the body undergoes a muscular paralysis. This results in panic in many people resulting in very realistic and paranoid dreams.
If you are taking drugs that have an anticholinergic property such as Cogentine or Artane, they will counter the effects of Galantamine.
Also, avoid galantamine if you are uffering from any of the following conditions:
l Asthma
l Heart conditions
l Epilepsy or history of seizures
l Kidney problems
l Liver problems
l Ulcers
l Urinary tract problems
Galantamine dosage and availability
The recommended dosage of Galantamine is 4-12 mg taken twice a day. The drug is active within an hour of ingestion. It is not recommended to increase he dosage beyond a maximum of 24 mg per day.
Before starting on this supplement, you should ideally consult your doctor. Also, make sure that you are not stacking this supplement with other stimulant nootropics which also increase the amount of acetylcholine in the brain.


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Nobody likes the idea of consuming large amounts of chemicals on a daily basis. This helps explain the turn to shopping for and consuming more organic produce. But with the prices of organic produce typically much higher than for their nonorganic counterparts, shoppers may be hesitant to buy organic at all.
But there's a clever strategy shoppers can use if they are looking to cut the amount of pesticides they consume without spending a fortune at every shopping trip. By keeping lists of what the Environmental Working Group has named its "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen," you can make educated decisions about which produce is worth spending extra for in order to consume a safer diet.
The Dirty Dozen is a list of the top 12 produce culprits in terms of pesticide residue. The EWG conducts yearly research to determine which fruits and vegetables will be included on the list. Some of the most common offenders include: apples, peaches, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, imported grapes, spinach, lettuce, and potatoes. These fruits and vegetables tend to test highest for traces of pesticides and often contain several types. It's highly recommended that consumers purchase organic versions of these fruits and vegetables when possible.
Kale, collard greens and hot peppers have been singled out in 2015 for possessing extremely high levels of pesticides, including insecticides harmful to the human nervous system. It's especially important to avoid nonorganic versions of these, especially if you eat them frequently.
In contrast, the Clean Fifteen is a compilation of produce with the smallest amount of pesticides. It typically includes fruits and vegetables with peels or layers that prevent contamination. Avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, cabbage, frozen sweet peas, asparagus, onions, mangos, papayas, kiwi, eggplant, grapefruit, cantaloupe, cauliflower and sweet potatoes highlight this list. So go ahead and purchase these fruits and vegetables in the nonorganic section of the grocery. They shouldn't be that detrimental in in terms of the amount of pesticides introduced into your diet.
The EWG says avocados are the cleanest in their report and states: "Only 1 percent of avocado samples showed any detectable pesticides," which is a great excuse to whip up some guacamole any day of the week.
If you're worried about the costly price of organic produce, fret no longer. There are several different ways to obtain organic produce without spending a significant amount of money.
Check out local farmers markets to snag great deals on organic produce. Plus, it's common for sellers to throw a few extra pieces of fruit or vegetables into the bag when you purchase something from their stand. Since most farmers are local you'll be dealing with more seasonal produce, which is easier to find in organic varieties.
Join community-supported agriculture. Buying a membership or subscription to a local farm's CSA program is a great way to have fresh produce readily available to you through the week. Memberships typically include a weekly box, bag or basket of fresh and seasonal produce either directly delivered to your home or available for pickup. Be sure to search for a program offering certified organic produce. If there no such farm near you, another option is to join a program with more flexible offerings.
Some farmers will set out groups of produce and allow you to pick and choose fruits and vegetables you would like that week. And some CSAs list on their website the produce to be included in the weekly box, allowing you to pick and choose what you would like if you are having it delivered. In either case, by choosing smartly as you would at any grocery store, you can avoid the produce with the highest amounts of pesticide residue by referring to your Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists.
Planting your own organic produce can be cheap, healthy, and even tastier than the store version. Examples of fruits and vegetables that are ideal for beginners include tomatoes and lettuce. Be sure to use organic fertilizer. There are also a number of natural remedies available to take care of any problems you may come across, such as mold or aphids, so that chemical insecticides can be avoided. Be sure to get the best benefit from your money and time and plant wisely by choosing produce you would want to purchase and eat organic.


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Lisa Osbourne of 'Fancy Sprinkles': Creative Easter treats
We've got a treat for you! Lisa Osbourne is here! She's a mom of two little girls, and she's found creative ways to make your sweets stand out as creative director of 'Fancy Sprinkles'.
You'll love her tips to up your treats game just in time for Easter.
See why @MrsLisaOsbourne asked @TimRobbins1 this question earlier on @GDLA 🐰🐰🐰😂😂😂 https://t.co/aOWiJ1ohs9 #FancySprinkles pic.twitter.com/CQUezqmi8L— Good Day LA (@GDLA) April 6, 2017
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A collection of programs designed to support the Division II strategic plan will receive $5.7 million through the Division II Foundation for the Future initiative, the division's Presidents Council decided Thursday.
The selected programs will help student-athletes who have exhausted their athletics eligibility to complete their undergraduate degrees; provide professional development opportunities to Division II athletics administrators; and provide online education for coaches, among other missions.
"To me, the Foundation for the Future is all about making an incredible investment in our student-athletes and this division," said Steve Scott, president of Pittsburg State University and chair of the Presidents Council. "I am convinced it will have a long-term significant impact on making us all better."
Ten initiatives will receive a portion of the Foundation for the Future funding:
Initiative: Helper Helper.
Amount: $100,000 distributed over four years (2016-20).
Purpose: To assist Division II schools in connecting students to volunteer experiences and tracking their community engagement efforts via the Helper Helper, an app dedicated to student volunteers.
Initiative: Community engagement transportation at championships.
Amount: $67,900 distributed over four years (2016-20).
Purpose: To provide bus transportation to Division II championships for community members who participate in community engagement events.
Initiative: Academic metrics.
Amount: $200,000 distributed over two years (2016-18).
Purpose: To review the division's metrics for gauging academic success, improve the accuracy of data collection and strengthen the foundation upon which academic policy decisions are made.
Initiative: National Association of Athletics Compliance education programming.
Amount: $330,600 distributed over five years (2016-21).
Purpose: To provide Division II schools and conferences with an interactive educational training program that would assist administrators in developing ethical compliance programs.
Initiative: Annual Student-Athlete Advisory Committee "Super Region" Convention.
Amount: $1 million distributed over four years (2017-21).
Purpose: To provide a SAAC convention each year to enhance student-athlete participation in the governance structure and enable student-athletes and administrators to better understand issues affecting Division II student-athletes.
Initiative: Division II Coaches Connection expansion.
Amount: $429,000 distributed over five years (2016-21).
Purpose: To expand the Coaches Connection program, which is currently in place for football, soccer, women's volleyball and tennis, to include all Division II sports. The program uses former coaches to strengthen communication between coaches and the NCAA governance structure.
Initiative: Division II Degree-Completion Awards.
Amount: $440,000 distributed over five years (2016-21).
Purpose: To provide additional funding to student-athletes who have exhausted their athletics eligibility to help them complete their undergraduate degrees.
Initiative: Division 2 Athletics Directors Association professional development.
Amount: $432,500 distributed over five years (2016-21).
Purpose: To provide more professional development opportunities to future and current Division II athletics directors.
Initiative: Online education program for coaches.
Amount: $1.5 million distributed over five years (2016-21).
Purpose: To provide a comprehensive online education program for coaches focusing on legislative and health and safety information.
Initiative: Distribution to Division II conferences.
Amount: $1.2 million in the 2016-17 academic year.
Purpose: To distribute $50,000 to each Division II conference to be used in any of the following areas: academic support, broadcast support, officiating improvement and branding efforts.
The Division II Planning and Finance Committee and the Presidents Council planned the extra distribution of Division II funds after analyzing the projected reserve in the division's long-range budget, which changed in recent years. The groups directed national office staff to redistribute a percentage of the reserves to help fund initiatives that directly benefit Division II members and support the strategic plan through 2021.
In fall 2015, a task force of presidents and chancellors, athletics administrators, conference commissioners, faculty athletics representatives and student-athletes was formed to solicit and review proposals for funding from various Division II governance committees. The task force ultimately recommended these 10 proposals to the Management Council, Planning and Finance Committee and the Presidents Council, and they received final approval Thursday.
"Each proposal needed to advance a strategic positioning outcome area of the strategic plan," said Linda Bleicken, president of Armstrong State University and chair of the task force. "In considering these and really deliberating about our decisions, we considered most highly student-athlete well-being, student-athlete leadership development, and professional development for those in Division II, especially among athletics directors, coaches and conference professionals."


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A Night to Dismember & Don't Panic
Location: Silent Movie Theatre, 611 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Date: October 23 at 8pm
Link out: Click here
Description: As part of their 3rd Annual Halloween Horror Film Fest, the Cinefamily offers this double bill of obscure horror films, presented in association with BleedingSkull.com. From the website:
When The Cinefamily wants top-shelf dissemination of the most curious, obscure, and insane trash-horror films imaginable, we head straight for Bleeding Skull! Launched in 2004, BleedingSkull.com is the brainchild of Joseph Ziemba & Dan Budnik, who've spent years scouring video stores across the U.S., and have amassed a treasure trove of insightful and laugh-out-loud funny criticism that begs multiple readings. With a book in the works and a constantly growing fanbase, the time is nigh to bring Bleeding Skull where it belongs: the Cinefamily screen! Join Joseph and Dan as they present two of their absolute film faves, plus a handpicked trailer reel and My Fat Sherriff, their tribute to overweight law enforcement in the Slasher Film!
A Night To Dismember - 10:00pm-ish
This Doris Wishman gorefest isn't so much an exercise in necessity as it is a boon to all mankind! After a peeved lab worker destroyed forty percent of her original negative, Doris was forced to compensate, and A Night To Dismember was born. '80s porn star Samantha Fox returns home after a stint in a mental institution, and from there, erratic violence and dreamy visuals bounce around 4-track-cassette-tape aesthetics, while the docu-styled lens of a spastic Super-8 camera whirs on. Hairstyles change constantly. Soundtrack cues comprised of Jazzercise schlock, public domain spooks, and wailing rock overlap in triplicate. Dialogue and sound effects are supplied by Doris's mouth, crackling vinyl, and gloriously hideous post-dubbing -- and there's even some psychedelic sex and random nudity! A Night To Dismember is the bizarro, out-to-lunch experience that trumps 'most any other in its genre -- and it just might change your life. Projected from Doris Wishman's personal Beta-SP master!
Dir. Doris Wishman, 1983, digital presentation, 69 min.
Don't Panic! - midnight-ish
Ouija boards! Boozed-up moms! A grown man in cartoon pajamas! In Don't Panic, goofball cinema at its most exquisite, strange things happen to a young man. Most of it involves an Ouija board, some gore, and a Satanic (sort of) force. The young man fights evil, falls in love and wears some ultra-cool bedclothes. He also sings the theme song. This film needs to be seen with a crowd, so you have someone you trust at your side to turn to and mutter "WTF?!" to when necessary -- probably every three minutes. If you don't have fun during Don't Panic, maybe you need to talk to a Religious Leader of your choice about why there's no more fun in your life. Just, whatever you do, don't -- don't -- oh, forget about it. Shown from a rare 35mm print!
More in this series:
- Carrie & Christine
- 13 Ghosts
- Dollar Babies Mini-Film Fest
- Pet Sematary I & II with Mary Lambert in person
- Cinefamily's 3rd Annual Halloween Horror Film Fest
- Cartoon Monster Mash!
- Dario Argento Double Bill
- Mutant Girls Squad & Alien vs. Ninja
- Dreamcatcher
- Pajama Party II: Bitch-Craft
- American Psycho with in-person guests
- Herschell Gordon Lewis Tribute
- Umberto Lenzi Triple Bill
- House of the Devil & Dead/Alive, with Ti West in person
- Straight-Jacket & Homicidal
- Chester Turner Tribute
- A Night to Dismember & Don't Panic
- Demon Lover Diary
- Giallo Sneak Preview Triple Bill
- Cinefamily's 100 Most Outrageous Kills!
- Cinefamily Heavy Metal Halloween Party & Fundraiser
- Mistress of Horror: Katt Shea
- The Blob (1988)
- Ken Russell Double Bill of Terror
- Sergio Martino Double Feature
- William Castle Shockers with Terry Castle in person


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Of course, in Klang.
There are so many of restaurant offering Bah Kut Teh, which one should you try?
Jalan Kepayang
41150 Klang, Selangor
The restaurant is located at housing area and just in front of the green color shop lot.
When you got yourself a seat and so, please check the bucket of tea and select one of it for the meal.
The Bah Kut Teh comes with dry and the one with soup. So, we ordered each bowl for each type.
The dry type will be a little bit spicy because they added some chili into the bowl.
The typical soup Bah Kut Teh will be a highlight of the meal as it is too concentrated of pork soup and deep it with Chinese cruller(YouTiao) until it sucks all the soup. Oh My Goodness...
Eat like a boss and add as much as possible rice to fill up your stomach.
Price: $
Taste: 7/10
Location: Direction
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Navigator's Verandah Stateroom 7624 – Disney Magic
If you read my previous blog post about our Navigator's Verandah Stateroom that we stayed in when we cruised on the Disney Wonder to Alaska then what you are about to read might seem a little familiar as we booked the exact same cabin on the Disney Magic when we sailed on the Westbound Transatlantic cruise last September.
Stateroom 7624 is a Category 7A "Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah" located at the Aft of Deck 7. One of the major differences on the Disney Magic though was the amazing Aft Overlook which was only a few doors away does not exist anymore – they got rid of it during the major dry dock back in 2013.
Our photo tour begins at the Aft elevators and stairs on Deck 7 of the Disney Magic – notice the flags on the carpet in the corridors spell out "Disney Magic".
The muster station is "S" in Animator's Palate on Deck 4 which is exactly the same as the Disney Wonder.
The majority of the stateroom is exactly the same as before so I am trying not to write too much and just let the photos speak for themselves. The wardrobes contain your lifejackets and a safety deposit box as well as plenty of hangers for all of your clothes and if you need more, you can request some from your Stateroom Host.
There is a split bathroom with a toilet and sink in one room and a bath, shower and sink in the other. There is still the hairdryer on the wall which is not very good but thankfully there is now a better hairdryer in one of the drawers in the room – I already knew this in advance which saved me from having to pack my own.
The biggest change inside the room is the new bed. The bed can thankfully no longer be split in two which makes it so much more comfortable. It is also raised higher off the floor to enable you to stow all your suitcases underneath.
The same pillow and blanket are on the bed and if you want a red pillow for yourself they still sell them for $190 in the shop onboard!
One of the best things they did during the reimagining was to install more much-needed power sockets in the room which were sadly lacking before – there are now sockets on either side of the bed.
The new lampshades on either side of the bed now include Hong Kong Disneyland but they will soon be out of date once again when Shanghai Disneyland opens in June.
The sofa can be converted to a bed for a third person in the room to sleep. One thing to note is that the Navigator's Verandah Staterooms on the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder do not have the pull down bed from the ceiling so these rooms cannot accommodate four people.
The desk area is exactly the same as on the Disney Wonder but with another set of power sockets including one where you plug in the more powerful hairdryer which can be found in the desk drawer. There are two Wave Phones but these seem a waste of time now as you can use the onboard chat function on the Disney Cruise Line app on your own personal smartphone to contact others – it is free of charge to use even though it uses the ship's wifi.
The other major difference to the Navigator's Verandah Staterooms on the Disney Magic is that the large open air porthole is round rather than oval which it is on the Disney Wonder.
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Yah, I know I'm two months behind in making this project…but I can explain! My very generous sister Hope made two sets of December Daily (DD) albums… one for her and one for me. She sent it to me last December, right before Christmas and I got it last month. I wasn't able to work on this right away because I still have some projects to finish plus we started on our 26-letters: 26 weekends Challenge, so needless to say I had my hands full.
I have to admit that I almost did not push through with this project. I was thinking of using this for my 2009 DD but when I thought of how much my sister spent (money & time) so that I can document our holiday made me feel guilty. And I know she is going to be disappointed if I back out.
So for my "D" week I decided to work on this album. I know this is a big project to embark and I need more than 2 weeks to finish it but this is my opportunity and if I'm not going to work on it now then I may never find the time or the right motivation to do so.
Anyway, brace yourself to a pic-loaded post coz here comes the first batch. I finished days 1 to 14 and I'll be working on the rest while also doing my take on "E" week. Good luck to me. 🙂
Front Cover (Holiday Memories)
It looks exactly like my sister's but the content is very different…
Cover page (2008 December to Remember)
Up close (2008 December to Remember)
Pages 1 & 2
Up close: page 1 (The countdown begins…)
Up close: page 2
Note: This tag I got from Jessica Sprague's Stories in Hand on-line class. I just edited the color and the text. When you lift the page, you can find my journal for this particular day. It is attached to a sheer page.
Pages 3 & 4 ( a gift of a family)
Note: For the 3rd page, I haven't decided yet if I want to add something or just leave it as it is.
Up close: page 4
Pages 5 & 6
Up close: page 5 (Jolly Young Fella)
Up close: page 6 (1, 2, 3 Kiss)
Pages 7 & 8
Up close: page 7
Up close: page 8 (moments)
Note: Journaling behind the photos.
Pages 9 & 10
Up close: page 9 (Sights & Sounds of Christmas)
Up close: page 10
Pages 11 & 12
Up close: page 11 (silent night)
Up close: page 12 (7)
Pages 13 & 14
Up close: page 13 (Notes from Today)
Up close: page 14
Pages 15 & 16
Up close: page 15
Up close: page 16 (fun memories)
Pages 17 & 18
Note: For page 17, I still have to add my journaling.
Up close: page 18 (Party)
Pages 19 & 20
Up close: page 19
Up close: page 20
Pages 21 & 22
Up close: page 21
Up close: page 22 (on the 12th day of Christmas)
Pages 23 & 24
Up close: page 23
Up close: page 24 (Mommy, where's Santa?)
Pages 25 & 26
Up close: pages 25 (all wrapped up)
Up close: page 26 (Around the House)
Note: I had to edit each photo so that it will show through the overlay page). Hard work! 🙂
Pages 27 & 28 (Trimmings)
This is what it looks like from the side. I still have more room for the remaining pages but I have to be careful not to overdo this.
Whew, I'm finally done! Good thing I only finished days 1 to 14, if not, it would have taken me forever just to post this. LOL. Anyway, I'll be sharing the rest of the pages when I'm done. As to when it will be, I still don't know but do drop by to check it out.
Ok that's it for now. Thanks for dropping by. See yah.
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