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Newcastle were reportedly after Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph last January and there's a report in the Guardian that Rafa Benitez may still want to sign him this summer.
It would not be surprising if the media report every single player Newcastle were after in January, because it would be a decent enough supposition that Benitez could want to sign them this summer.
Rafa will be looking to sign up to seven potential starters for Newcastle in the summer and he will looking for class to improve the quality of the Newcastle squad.
The Newcastle starting eleven in the first game of next season in the Premier League could have up to half of the side be new players signed this summer – but we shall see.
Fabian Delph – a Newcastle target this summer
Rafa is also expected to purge a huge number of players this summer who are simply surplus to requirements now that Benitez is building a squad to compete in the Premier League.
Because we are back in the Premier League the playing standards will be raised at Newcastle.
Not unlike a number of English players who sign for Manchester City, Delph has only played rarely and has just 40 appearances with four goals in the almost two years he's been at the Etihad Stadium.
It's almost certain he will be allowed to leave the club this summer and that's good for Fabian's career, which has gone in the doldrums these last couple of years.
He cost Manchester City £8M two years ago when he signed on from Aston Villa and we would expect City to want at least that much for him if he was to be sold to Newcastle.
In some cases Rafa Benitez may bring in a player on loan with an option to buy so he can check that the player is good enough for his new Newcastle side and that could be the case for Delph.
While at Aston Villa for six years before joining City in the summer of 2015 he played 134 times with 8 goals and 8 assists and he has a total of 9 England caps.
Fabian is a very good technical player and Rafa could certainly bring out the best in him, because the 27 year-old certainly has the skill and the ability.
He would be a decent enough signing for say £8M.
What do you think?
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Detailed Country Profile: Belarus [NationMaster.com]
History of Belarus [from Factbites]
History of Belarus [from Wikipedia]
Old Belarusian Letters [postal history via postmarks, labels and documents online]
150 Q&A on History of Belarus [in Belarusian and Polish]
Chronology of the Magnus Ducatus of Litvania: 1253-1795 [in Belarusian]
History of Printing [in Russian]
Timeline: A Bit of Belarusian History [a diagram]
Timeline: Belarus 1918-2006 [BBC News]
Belarusian Annals and Chronicles [in Belarusian]
Kievan Rus [article from The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition. 2001-05]
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The Myth of "Ethnic Conflict" [also about Belarusian nationalism]
Bykhovets Chronicle [End of the 16th century]
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Magnus Ducatus of Litvania [in Belarusian]
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Belarus Philately and Postal History [since 1992]
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Basically in a nutshell - love the clothes, hate the congestion.
That has been the consensus from both Caribbean Fashion Style Journal and Judette Coward-Puglisi's 5 a.m. at Mango Media blogs.
The folks at CFStyle were not happy about some of the organisational glitches on the opening night - they had issues with getting accreditation, ticket-holders could not get into the event because it was full and the traffic scene outside of the Hyatt was federation, apparently.
For her part, Judette noted that the pre-event cocktail ceremony was in a too-small room, leading guests to feel 'claustrophobic' and designers were forced to stand because there was not enough seating.
However, both were agreed that the show itself - which is of course what it is all about - was sizzling.
CFStyle described it as a "tight and hitchless showing" while Judette declared that:
"[The] debut night of FWTT was so hot, it practically caused a fire with all the Caribbean style, fresh faces and nubile bodies."
We have gotten a glimpse of some of the pics from CFStyle, including Heather Jones fantastic wedding collection and thus far we would have to agree. But what do you think?


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How about a little Christmas haiku for your mid-week frenzy?
Smooth, shiny baubles
The red Volvo estate, yes?
We were happy then.
Itchy, ugly brown
Carpets our hallway, a blight.
Contrasts elegance.
Courtesy of my dear friend and colleague, Dileep, from Australia, of India/Sri Lankan ancestry, married to a South African, living in America. How's that for a cross-cultural melting pot wrapped up in one purple-clad, red-sneakered individual?!
Among his many talents, Dileep is a fantastic photographer. Take a moment to look at his website for a glimpse of some poetry in photos.
Two other friends are beavering away on their poems, so there may be more before week is out. I have, apparently, created some monsters...


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Adopting a Fearful Dog, A guest post by Roxanne Hawn
Adopting a fearful dog can be an amazing and frustrating experience. Yet, looking back on the last 7 years with my fearful border collie Lilly, I see how far we've come. I'm proof that living with a fearful dog makes you a better person. To assist in your journey, I offer these insights.
3 Reasons Your Adopted Dog Might be Fearful
When adopting a shy dog or fearful dog of any age from an animal shelter, humane society, or rescue group, it's easy to blame skittishness on past abuse. More than likely, however, abuse isn't the "cause" at all.
1. Genetics. Animal behavior experts estimate that of all dogs born 10% possess a more cautious nature.
2. Socialization. Dog experts call controlled, carefully orchestrated exposure of puppies, in particular, to a variety of people, animals, places, sounds, and activities "socialization." While socialization is great for dogs of any age, once the critical windows of puppyhood close (around 3 months), they are lost forever. Puppies who received poor socialization will be more fearful. (This is particularly true of puppy mill puppies.)
3. Illness. Puppies who suffer serious illness at critical points in their development often experience scary medical procedures and require medical isolation, which ramp up fear and rule out proper socialization.
Mix these three possible "causes" of fearful dogs together, and you'll get a dog like mine every single time. Think of it as the bad-luck trifecta for fearful dogs.
5 Most Common Canine Fears
Fearful dogs can shy away from or sometimes act "aggressive" toward just about anything, but here are a few common fear triggers:
1. Children: Children, especially younger ones, move unpredictably, make unexpected noises, and tend to show "love" in ways that scare fearful dogs (chasing, hugging, kissing).
2. Men: Adopters often assume the dog's "abuser" was a man, but the truth is that it's MUCH more common for a fearful dog to be skittish around men in general.
3. Other Dogs: Poor socialization at critical puppy development stages often leads to dogs who are not big fans of other dogs.
4. Noises: Thunder and fireworks are the most common noise phobias in dogs, but truly sound-sensitive dogs can fear any noise.
5. Being Alone: True separation anxiety is a very specific diagnosis. I cannot even begin to do it justice here … other than to say some dogs really fear being left alone.
3 Things Every Fearful Dog Needs
1. A fearful dog needs a family that understands you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT "dominate," force, or punish a fearful dog into not being fearful.
2. A fearful dog needs a complete veterinary exam to find or rule out medical causes of the fearful behavior, including previously undetected pain / illness or low thyroid levels.
3. A fearful dog needs a partnership with a really good dog trainer / dog behaviorist who can explore the dog's unique situation, then develop a customized behavior plan that systematically teaches the dog how to:
- Be calm and relaxed
- Look to trustworthy people and other dogs for help in scary situations
- Make better decisions in the face of fear triggers
Everything we did with Lilly, for example, takes root in something called the Relaxation Protocol. You can download Relaxation Protocol MP3 audio files from Champion of My Heart for free.
Additional Fearful Dog Resources
Above all, please know that you cannot change how a dog behaves until you change how the dog feels.
I've tried various products and strategies with Lilly, up to and including anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medicines. Some things worked for us. Others didn't.
Here are a few recommendations I can make without hesitation:
- A Guide to Living With and Training a Fearful Dog
- Through a Dog's Ear: Music to Calm Your Canine Companion
- Dr. Sophia Yin
About the author:
Roxanne Hawn is freelance writer and award-winning blogger. Her blog Champion of My Heart is a real-time memoir of life with fearful border collie.
- Twitter – @roxannehawn, @champofmyheart
- Facebook – Facebook/ChampionofMyHeart
- YouTube – Champion of My Heart YouTube Channel
5 Comments on "Adopting a Fearful Dog, A guest post by Roxanne Hawn"
I appreciate the reminder that some dogs just have more cautious personalities. I'm discovering that Honey, although very well socialized, is definitely on the more fearful side of the continuum. Her fear is of odd moving objects –flapping canvas (actually, I think we have that almost beat), bicycles whose wheels shift when leaning up against a tree, etc.
Thunder, noisy power tools, and separation are no problem for which I'm grateful.
But I think if Honey's breeders hadn't given her such a good start and if we hadn't continued the socialization, we'd have a dog much more like Lilly.
Thank you for such a concise, and encouraging post.
Thanks for your response Pamela! I have a bit of a fearful dog as well. When we adopt, it is sad that we can't control what their story was up to that point but at least we can give them the best future possible with us! It is encouraging to hear other stories and know we are not alone in this. We wish you the best with your pup!


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Margaret Alice Colgan (1891-1965) – 52 Ancestors #2
This post may contain affiliate links, my full disclosure can be read here.
My Grandmother Margaret Alice Colgan was born 10th of August 1891 in Osprey township, Grey County, Ontario. Her parents were John James "Jack" Colgan (1854-1928) and Indiana Lovica Badgerow (1866-1937).
Margaret was the second oldest child born to her parents, her siblings were:
Sarah Elizabeth Colgan (1889-1978)
John James "Jack" Colgan Jr. (1898-1961)
Mary Ann Colgan (1900-1952)
David Henry Colgan (1905-1991)
Julie Colgan (1907-1952)
Jessie Minerva Colgan (1907-)
Albert Wellington Carter Colgan (1913-1953)
Margaret married Charles Edward Mills on the 25th of September 1912. The wedding took place at her family home. I've previously posted their marriage notice and photo in my post about her husband Charles Mills.
Charles and Margaret farmed in Melancthon township near Dundalk before retiring and moving into town. Here they raised their children Alice Odeca (1915-1915), Charles Roy (1916-1990), John Emerson (1918-1987), Thomas Nelson (1920-2007), Margaret Aileena (1925-1997) and Norman Leslie (1922-1989).
Margaret died on the 1st of March 1965 in Center Grey Hospital, Markdale and is buried with her husband in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Dundalk, Ontario.


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Bad habits die hard (2015)
At 10 o´clock I called back. I sat on the balcony with a cup of coffee I never drank. The one that we hours later would have shared among thoughts and talk. Instead. Before and now.
Bad habits die hard is a two headed coin. It implies that bad habits are hard to get rid of but also that they ruthlessly can take your life. In this project I have dealt with questions about responsibility and choice. I have been thinking about directions. On the constant ongoing and time as vital.
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Differences between All Level Physical Education Majors and Elementary Education Majors in an Experimental Teaching Unit.
Paese, Paul C.
The purpose of this study was to assess the differences between all level (K-12) physical education majors and elementary education majors with a specialization in physical education. An experimental teaching unit (ETU) with pre and posttests was used to determine student achievement, and differences between teaching groups in various criterion process variables. The entry group of all level physical education majors was compared against a group of student teachers who taught with the exact ETU. Results indicated that the two entry level groups were basically equal in overall teaching effectiveness. However, entry level physical education majors were more effective teachers than the student teacher group based on student achievement, feedback, and in assessed criterion process variables (management, activity, motor engagement and academic learning time). (Author)
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Note: Paper presented at the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention (San Antonio, TX, November 29, 1984).


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Escorted to the Governor's box. We are early – hang around until Lady Aurora arrives with Thordis and Turina Principio! The programme starts with executions – Saskia almost volunteers Leander to take part! Turina is trying to ? something, but seems to expect us not to take her up on it.
The executions start – first one quickly, second one executes Callisius, a Trajaran port controller. The bodyguard (Turina's), Hector, dies in this combat, killed by two women. Turina is most unhappy and leaves quickly. Aurora offers the two winning gladiators to Leander, who accepts. Thordis fights 3 pirates in the third execution. Her only weapons are Trajaran dragon claws – she is incredibly quick, and slowly cut them to pieces.
The animal fights follow – but they only catch the tigers and bears. This is followed by dragon fighting; then lunch. The afternoon consists of gladiatorial fights. Halfway through, there is a commotion – a Manndrach bondsman wants to see Aurora – Namar, sent by her brother! Aurora's security let her know while Rona and Saskia talk to him. His story seems to check out, so they escort him to her. As she greets him he goes into a trance and repeats a message – from ?. He knows what is wrong in the mines – the answer is in the old grotto – it will buy you all you require. "Look after Leander; do not judge him on what I wished you both to be. Annis mosere seeamon" (Blessing of the sea goddess – Says Aurora, but she's lying!). Aurora considers this, then orders her ship made ready – the Old Grotto is in Calypso.
Leander meets his 2 gladiators: Jasmine (27) and Paramina (25) – they and a third woman defrauded a merchant – the third woman was later knifed, and they were arrested. They would not explain what happened. They are not impressed. They had not expected to live. Leander explains the position. They will not tell us what happened, so Saskia commands her. Mazaranus, she replies (The Trajaran fire god!). Jasmine also informs us that everyone on Trajaras has at least 2 sets of accounts and the real set, the ones they show to House Manndrach. Extra sets include those for the Guild and those in case Manndrach catch them.
Each shipment of metaglass has a code number – however, the Manndrach accounting system cannot cope with the 8-digit numbers and they get lost in the system. Everyone on Trajaras is skimming somewhere along the line. Jasmine believes that she cannot only balance the books with what CHOAM expects, but also increase profitability by ~25% over 5 years. In the meantime Leander will move them to better accommodation, and arrange weapons training.
Nick finds their file – they got jobs in Callisius' accounts department. The 3rd woman got them access to his real accounts, and they started to skim money. The woman was found dead in a flat rented by Jasmine – they have no alibis and were seen in the vicinity at the time. The only prints on the knife were Jasmine's. The merchant then found their embezzling.
Rona researches Mazaranus, the ancient religion – worship keeps him dormant (keep a small fire burning, bonfire, etc.). No leaders, priests etc.
Next morning, board the Conquistador after breakfast. Captain Bomia, when he sees Aurora, mutters "Annis mosere seeamon". She nods.


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Shade-loving rhododendrons and azaleas are familiar even to non-gardeners. These spring bloomers brighten even deep shade. Some less-known flowering shrubs, however, perform equally well while providing garden novelty. Shade-friendly native plants often provide interesting bark or berries and autumn color as well as flowers. Mix them with more common shade shrubs to create your own distinctive landscape.
Carolina Allspice
Carolina allspice (alycanthus floridus) is a deciduous, round shrub up to 9 feet tall and 12 feet wide. It has dense, upright stems with large, glossy green foliage that become yellow in the autumn. In April and May, the stems bear maroon, magnolia-like blooms up to 2 inches across. Both the flowers and crushed leaves emit a pleasantly spicy fragrance, says Clemson University Extension Horticulture Specialist Karen Russ. Urn-shaped seedpods remain on the shrub through the winter. Carolina allspice performs best in moist, rich, well-drained loam and filtered shade. Prune to shape immediately after blooming. Remove root suckers to prevent plants from spreading.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub or small tree normally standing from 10 to 15 feet high. Like those of Carolina allspice, its crushed leaves--as well as twigs and bark--are aromatic. Native across the eastern United States from the Atlantic as far west as Oklahoma, witch hazel is a shade-loving autumn bloomer. As pale green summer leaves turn yellow, the trees' crooked branches produce crumpled, fragrant yellow flowers. They bloom even after the leaves fall. Plant witch hazel, recommends the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in part to full shade. It prefers in moist, rich, well-drained soil. Locations with acidic (pH below 6.8) are best.
American Bladdernut
America bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) grows in moist, deep woods and thickets from Vermont to Florida and west to Oklahoma. Standing from 8 to 15 feet high, it has white-fissured greenish bark and dark green, three-lobed leaves. In April and May its hanging clusters of bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers appear. Three-chambered, bladder-like fruit follows, changing from green to brown as it ripens. This relatively disease-and-pest-resistant shrub likes full shade. Plant it in well-drained, moist pH-neutral loam for best results.
Juneberry (Amelanchier arborea) another spring-blooming shrub for shade, usually stands from 15 to 25 feet tall. Before down-covered green leaves emerge in April, it has hanging clusters of fragrant white flowers. Its attractive gray bark often has a red sheen. Tiny, purple-red edible berries follow the flowers. Foliage may provide red autumn color. Juneberry is susceptible to cosmetic damage from insects and disease. It is a good choice for woodland or pond gardens. Tolerant of sun, partial and full shade, it likes well-drained, moist acidic soil.


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Ab WorkoutsWomen ab exercises are executed in another way from ab exercises for the male species. Ladies even have the next proportion of body fats than males do. It is a natural factor that allows a girl to correctly nurture a child when pregnant. They simply mean a girl has to understand that she can not compare herself to males and that she has to exercise otherwise than a man to get results. Women ab exercises will help put these free muscle mass develop into firm and toned once more, thus resulting in a flatter and sexier belly. In these exercise routines, totally different variations of the crunch is normally used throughout the entire workout. Workouts akin to these can embody the ab crunch, which is usually done mendacity on the ground.
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You may ask why it is so. The reason is resulting from the fact that the muscle structures of girls is also very similar to that of males. However then again, there's by some means always an edge for a woman to deal with girls ab exercises. People typically make a mistake by pondering that ab workouts have to be performed in the gym.
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Sure, it is a 30-day ab problem, however the truth of the matter is-if you would like results it's worthwhile to build as a lot lean muscle as potential. These include the ab workout routines with movement (yay for getting two things carried out at once!), plyometric exercises that are nice for getting your heart price up and the pounds falling off, in addition to your typical cardio workouts similar to running.
On it you are able to do a wide variety of different exercises that let you workout at your own stage. The dual motion technology that the ab glider incorporates means that you can burn up to forty four percent extra energy than any comparable train tools. Off the floor Ab workout also is constructed to make sure you have excellent kind, it is difficult to have a form that can cause harm to your joints or back on this machine, and it's engineered to ensure you get the maximum calorie burn with out harming your physique. The ab glider solely prices 150 dollars and is available throughout the United States.
You will be able to do your set quantity of reps with out having to worry about cheating your self, and might see immediately how many calories these decrease ab workouts for women have minimize for you. ProForm continues to frequently provide innovation is the workout business, and has develop into much more profitable as our nations give attention to health and well being becomes an increasing number of prominent.
This problem is not going to solely schedule your ab workouts to do each day, but will even clarify find out how to do these easy exercises and what they're working and why they are more helpful than what you may have been doing. Listed below are eight of the perfect core exercises for girls that shall be built-in into your 30 day ab challenge, together with detailed instructions on the way to perform the train properly for optimum outcomes. By finishing this 30 Day Ab Problem, you will be performing the very best core exercises for ladies that are going to get you a flat stomach.
What occurs is that should you start your exercise focusing on the higher muscle group, the lower muscular tissues can be fatigued and thereby, not reply the way in which you want. In addition to performing ab exercises for girls, you have to pay close consideration to your eating regimen. The bicycle crunch is also identified to be a prime ab workout for ladies that works quick.
Surprisingly although, lots of women believe that extra fat collected in the midriff should absolutely be shed down. A total physique workout consisting of muscle-building procedures initiates calorie burning. Two of the simplest strategies of physical health that women adapt are the Pilates and cardio drills. Pilates exercise makes the core muscle groups leaner which in turn makes the whole body more trimmed and fit. A lot of crunches have gained a lot popularity amongst ladies that they regard them as contributing elements within the formation of nice abs.


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Charming Chhillar Chilled The World With Her Beauty
Charming Chhillar Chilled The World With Her Beauty
A brown hair glittering eyes beauty pageant chilled the world with her beauty. A winsome daughter of an Ideal Mother India. She is inherent in the Indian Womanhood where mother deserves the highest respect.
Manushi Chillar the 21 year old from Haryana was coronet Miss World in a shining event at Sanya in China.
It is a matter of great pride and jubilation for the whole of India on the occasion where its daughter was placed on the highest pedestal not only on the grounds of physical beauty but also on all aspects of human personality. A girl of a very tender age at 21 could achieve the highest honor amongst the young woman from all over the world.
The very fact that she took her mother as a role model in shaping her overall personality in keeping her in good stead amongst several aspirants hailing from all parts of the globe.
She has displayed the exemplary beauty of the Indian family in which the mother is given the most respectable position in shaping the lives, career, and character of her children and this great feature runs in her veins she got as legacy since over thousands of years in this great land of India that is Bharat.
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Welcome to Friday Sketches. I'm sorry I didn't post a Friday Sketches last week, but life got kind of crazy, as it tends to do, and the entire week got away from me. Never mind...it happens!
This week has been another busy one for me, for so many reasons. But mainly because I've been ferrying children around to their various activities. It's a busy time of year, that's for sure, but I love it. It's so rewarding watching my children grow and develop as they pursue the things they love. Piano, Choir, Cello, STEM...lots of end of year recitals and various presentations. It's makes for a very enriching life.
I've also been busy teaching a new class at the Waterloo Center for the Arts here in Iowa. It's my last live class series for the year and to make the coming of winter a little easier to handle, we've been "Painting Watercolor Flowers".
So for Friday Sketches this week, I thought I'd share a study page I did in my sketchbook yesterday. It explores flower shapes and colors and I've been getting back into the groove of flower sketching technique.
As I grow as an artist, I find that when I sketch and paint my floral subjects, I develop my own personal creative sketching shorthand...so to speak. That's great for me, but when I'm teaching others, I think it's important to teach the fundamentals of observation, blocking, and gesture sketching. So I have to refresh my own skills in these areas.
Anyway, it's been a beautifully floral couple of weeks, and with a month of this class left to deliver, I will be in my studio, playing in the artistic garden as the snow continues to fall outside my window.
What have you been sketching this past few weeks? Feel free to link up your sketches from last week and this week if you like, and remember to put a link back here in your blog so your followers know where to find you. And please take the time to visit other participants, some of their work is truly extraordinary.


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Xerox Corporation is an $11 billion technology leader that innovates the way the world communicates, connects and works. Our expertise is more important than ever as customers of all sizes look to improve productivity, maximise profitability and increase satisfaction. We do this for small and mid-size businesses , large enterprises , governments, graphic communications providers, and for our partners who serve them.
We understand what's at the heart of work – and all of the forms it can take. We embrace the increasingly complex world of paper and digital. Office and mobile. Personal and social. Every day across the globe – in more than 160 countries – our technology , software and people successfully navigate those intersections. We automate, personalise, package, analyse and secure information to keep our customers moving at an accelerated pace.
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As we evolve our business, we want you to evolve with us. We will not only provide you with the development and support you need to succeed, but a suite of learning platforms and opportunities to help you get to where you want to go. We will encourage you to develop your skills and aspirations whatever they may be.
We have an exciting opportunity for an English German speaker to join, on a full time basis, our friendly and international Service Desk team at Xerox Portugal (Lisbon) as soon as possible. As a Service Desk Representative, you will be the main point of contact for customer support issues across Europe.
Primary responsibilities:
Act as the primary country contact for customers on all escalations.
Handle phone calls/emails and deal with them promptly, efficiently and with empathy to ensure a positive experience for our customers.
Invite customers to participate in telephone problem resolution using available tools.
Facilitate or escalate customer issues and complaints, both internally and externally.
Co-ordinate all consumable calls in order to enable dispatch of Xerox & Multi-vendor consumables to customers.
Liaise with Various Helpdesks, Xerox and Third Party Service Providers escalating through these avenues to close.
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Today I am sharing about two books that I have recently read and reviewed.
Bruce A. Borders is a prolific writer who started writing when he was about fifteen. He wrote songs, short stories, and newspaper articles. He has fourteen completed books, many short stories and more than 500 songs in a catalog. He writes about the Bible, politics, legal issues, and westerns.
"Dead Broke" is the third book of Mr. Borders I have read and several other of his books are on my TBR list.
Detective Lana Denae is assigned to solve this murder case, which appears to be the perfect crime. Behine a locked door an elderly woman is found shot to death from one bullet. There is an inheritance of a million dollars, which adds to the intrigue and eliminates concern that this was a random murder.
There are only a few characters and the crime scene is the primary scene to which the reader is returned several times. The detective is faced with a difficult challenge to first determine how the victim could be murdered inside a locked room, and then to find the individual responsible when there were no suspicious characters.
My review:
A story full of intrigue, mystery, suspense, and interesting characters. Lana is the main detective who is believable and likeable. The main suspect in the seven murders leaves the reader if he is guilty or is working for the real killer. Well written and a page turner. An interesting twist to the ending. A great read. (Feb. 17, 2018)
Harriet Hodgson is also an accomplished author who has many award winning books. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women, World Who's Who of Women, Contemporary Authors, and other directories. "The Family Caregiver's Guide" is the book I am highlighting today.
This particular book is more detailed, informative, and helpful about the caregiver's role, the emotions involved, and resources available. She offers step by step solutions guiding the reader through the myriad of emotions, legal and health issues, and coping methods.
My review:
A very informative and well-written book about the role of the caregiver. Resources, groups, contacts are listed as well as some step by step ways to deal with the family member and understanding the caregiver's role. Ms. Hodgson has been in the role of caregiver for her mother and grandchildren and now for her husband. Her compassion, love, and gentleness is quite evident.
A must read for everyone.


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The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen (2 Timothy 4:18). God is the one who brings you into His heavenly kingdom through His Son. The kingdom is God's and His Christ is within you and this makes you a child of God. He promised to bring you into that kingdom and since you are a part of a great kingdom, live like children of the kingdom. There are places you cannot go as prince or princess, there are also things you cannot eat, drink or activities you are not allowed to participate in, but there are so much more you are able to accomplish, it is better to focus on what you can do and do them, instead of thinking of what you cannot do. God has given His children an inheritance in His kingdom and He has done this for their benefit. Children born in a kingdom needs training before they can successfully work effectively in their role. We are being trained to obey the King and His subjects, and it is through this obedience that we learn humility, faith, love, joy peace long-suffering, the respect to the King and to His Son. The Son has demonstrated the role perfectly and we need to learn this to be able to join Him in this kingdom.
I suggest we study the instructions very carefully because if we do not get the training, we will not be allowed in that kingdom. We need to learn how to become children fit for the kingdom via the instruction manual. We already have the title "children of God", but training comes after the title. You cannot live like a prince in that kingdom and have no respect for the King who rules in it. You will not be welcomed there. The King has specific rules and regulations that governs His kingdom and you cannot enter or see this kingdom let alone be a part of it if you reject the rules of that kingdom. There is only two rules in this kingdom and it is not burdensome at all. Here they are: 1. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment". 2. "You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 22:35-40)". Children of a heavenly Kingdom, obey heavenly laws and their Father is very pleased with them. Live like Children of God, because you are co-heirs with His Christ, called and chosen by Him to be part of His family forever. Do not let anyone or anything distract you from your duty, but use the help He provides you (His Holy Spirit) to guide and lead you into all truth. You will not inherit God's Kingdom without His Holy Spirit. He has provided every tool you need for the training, use them all effectively and submit to them. Here is where you will find the instructions: God's Prophets, Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, The witnesses/Apostles and His laws that are written on your heart mind. He did not leave you powerless, learn it well and behave like a child who belongs in a heavenly kingdom. God bless you.


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Mr. Barker testified frequently before the US Congress on a wide variety of export control matters including trade sanctions, preventing the transfer of arms and dual-use technology to state sponsors of terrorism, the Export Administration Act, export licensing and compliance, and regulation of the aerospace industry.
Mr. Barker was recognized nationally in Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business for his work on export controls and trade sanctions.
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New Delhi: Security at the Indira Gandhi
International Airport has been revamped with the integration
of anti-sabotage detection and intrusion systems of both
international and domestic terminals along with the
anti-terror commando squad.
After the commissioning of the world class T3 terminal
on July 3 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the security of
the airport will be brought under a unified monitoring system
known as the Security Operations Control Centre (SOCC).
Entry, frisking, scanning, baggage checking,
anti-sabotage and quick reaction deployment will be brought
under a single umbrella.
The new control centre, aided by improved scanning and
surveillance software and hardware, will be monitored by the
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which is the agency
protecting the sensitive airport and its periphery.
The ambitious and much-awaited Perimeter Intrusion
Detection System (PIDS) to secure 37 kms of the airport
periphery from illegal intruders will also be connected to the
SOCC, a senior airport security officer said.
With the security management of both the domestic and
international terminals coming under an umbrella, the facility
would enable a better coordination for security of passengers
and other airport staff, the officer said.
A special squad of the National Security Guard (NSG)
black cat commandos, stationed at a newly-built airbase next
to the airport, will also be associated to the new control
A host of new services like the Delhi Metro`s airport
link will connect to the airport and hence the multi-tasking
of security drills will grow manifold. The integrated security
terminal will help in achieving the daunting task, the officer
The control centre will also monitor the almost 3,000
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sprawling airport premises.
The new terminal would be able to handle as many as 34
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as it would have eight levels with a built-up area of 5.5
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we are back in the slave school today with superhot german pro dom black diamoond. on the calkboard is written: heel-worship and caning. the caning was already offered for you in our store here, so today its time for the worship action.
three pupils are in class today, one has to stand in the corner, the others are ordered to sit down after the mistress appears. mistress black diamoond explains that the theme of the lesson today is heel worshipping and one of her pupils has to come over to her. then he has to lick her heels. of course from all possible sides and of course every micromillimeter of them. all dirt has to be cleaned off properly. then the other pupil is also ordered to lick her shoes, the heels, the soles, the side, everything. it seems, that our pupils have understand how things are in this classroom and they did the worship well.
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What began as a part of a college course on human evolution in which a few friends and I put together a set of lyrics about the evolution of sex (based on Jared Diamond's Why is Sex Fun?), kept on going as a side hobby. I suppose you might say that there has been an explosion of science rapping with a Large Hadron Collider Rap, The Rap Guide to Evolution, Tom McFadden's many raps, the Epic Rap Battles of History, the GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan using raps pedagocially, and probably many more.
I think most of the people making these raps have a certain sense of aesthetic beauty of their subject matter and are trying in their own way to put this sense of beauty/wonder into words. I suppose many of us like rap as a medium for a few reasons including its lyric-dense quality which is neccessary if you want to get a point across in a more than superficial way. But... having performed a number of these to a live audience, there is a definite limit on how many words you can use before you completely totally lose your audience's interest. So in that sense, I like the efforts like Symphony of Science, and the Imagine Science Film Festival, that incorporate some of the best emotive qualities of film/music while tackling scientific themes.
I am including these raps here with a few thoughts about how I hoped, with a specific story, to illuminate a larger aspect of the world. For example, PCR is a routine laboratory techinque but it is also a breakthrough idea that requires an understanding of the base-pairing of opposite strands of DNA, and the power of a DNA copying enzyme (Polymerase). This melting/copying of DNA is harnessed for use in the lab but it depends on the most ancient and conserved aspect of life: a template molecule that can act as the basis of heredity. So in my own way each of these raps is trying to expose something deeper and more stunning; hopefully, with a bit of humor as well.
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Dear Parents, Friends and Loved Ones
these precious youth you've lost,
I see your broken spirits;
I know the terrible cost.
Though evil reigned at Columbine
And horror filled the air,
I wanted all of you to know
I left Heaven and came there.
I summoned Heaven's Angels
Long before the call came in,
To share the dreadful warning
Of what would soon begin.
The angels' wings were folded;
They knew what was to come.
When I said, "I'll lead this mission,"
They followed one by one.
"I will go and get these babies
And bring them home with me,
Where they'll live in Heaven's Schoolhouse,
Where it's safe and terror free."
Yes, I've prepared a Special Schoolhouse.
It stands out from all the rest.
The Welcome Mat reads, "Columbine";
It's reserved for Heaven's best.
I was hovering all around them,
In the Library and the Hall.
When the evil forces entered,
Your children heard me call.
I wrapped my arms around them,
Pulled them close unto my breast.
"I've come to take you with me.
We must go and leave the rest.
"Your friends will long remember
All the cool times that we shared,
And the Angels will remind them
How very much you cared."
Yes, I took those precious children
In the twinkling of an eye.
We were on our way to Heaven,
To their Schoolhouse in the sky.
I know your hearts are broken.
I know the pain you bear.
My heart is also broken
By the evil everywhere.
Please help me fight this battle
To keep our children safe,
Through prayers and love and sharing
And holding to the Faith,
That Peace will surely reign one day
In schools throughout the lands,
For all our future hopes and dreams
Rest in our students' hands.
I'll give you peace to fill your heart,
Send sun to break the night,
Provide the strength to move beyond
The wrongs and do what's right.
You ask how I can know your pain,
From the loss of your dear one,
It's because it seems like yesterday,
When I, too, gave up a Son.


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Peggy A. Bonfield, age 90, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Edward, Joseph, Sally (the late Tony) Lombardo, Peggy (Robert) McDowell, Michael, Kathleen and Tom (Vic "Sylwester"); proud grandmother of Adam (Jodi), Erin (Tom), Molly, Heidi, Claire, Robert, Michael, Stormi, Derrell, Cece, Cypress, Jamarcus, Katie, Precious, James, Sean and Colin; honored great grandmother of Matthew and Gretta; dear sister of the late Mary (the late Ted) Koch. Adored by her much loved canine companions, Misiu, Patty and Minnie. Peggy is also survived by her "Special Friends" Orlando, Kay, Chris, Becky, Lauren, Anna, Hope, Dominick, Rozanne, Mike, Jeff, Suzi, Cory, Denise, Marcin, Beata, Edo, Nathan and Emily. Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, on Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m. from the mortuary to Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Elmhurst, Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com


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Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols Reaches 2500 Hits, 1500 Runs In Win Against Minnesota Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Albert Pujols' batting averages and home run totals aren't as gaudy as they used to be. He's still helping his team win games, though, and that's just fine with him.
Pujols homered, hit a tie-breaking double in the ninth and reached a couple of career milestones to lead the Los Angeles Angels over Minnesota 8-5 on Saturday night for their third straight win over the Twins.
The 34-year-old slugger's go-ahead double was his 2,500th hit, placing him 98th all-time and fifth among active players. He hit a solo homer in the third off Phil Hughes for a 3-2 lead, scoring his 1,500th run on his 25th home run this season.
"It was just a great accomplishment, but at the same time it's just something I don't get caught up in," Pujols said. "My job is to help our ball club to win and it was pretty special because I was able to do that tonight."
After 10 stellar seasons in St. Louis, Pujols has yet to hit .300 for a season in three years with the Angels. And he's certainly not close to the 40-plus homerun pace he kept during some of his seasons with the Cardinals. But his .274 batting average is still among the team's best, and his 87 RBIs are second only to Mike Trout's 100.
"You hear Mike Trout a lot, you hear Miguel Cabrera a lot, but he's quietly been doing it," Howie Kendrick said of Pujols. "He's a big piece of our team, he's been driving in runs for us. And that's going to be something that we're going to need down the stretch, is his experience."
With the score 5-all in the ninth and two on, Pujols doubled to deep left off Jared Burton (2-5) and scored on Kendrick's single against Anthony Swarzak.
"Albert got one up and did what he's done 1,000 times in this game and he got a big hit for them," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Joe Smith (7-2) pitched a one-hit eighth and Huston Street finished for his 37th save in 40 chances.
After one-out singles by Aaron Hicks and Chris Parmalee, Brian Dozier grounded into a game-ending 3-6-1 double play. Gardenhire challenged the call by first base umpire John Tumpane, and after a delay of about 1 minute, 20 seconds, the call was upheld.
Eduardo Escobar and Chris Parmelee homered for Minnesota, which led 5-3 after seven innings.
The Angeles tied the score in the eighth against Casey Fien when Pujols singled, Kendrick tripled and Erick Aybar hit a sacrifice fly.
Hughes allowed three runs and seven hits in seven innings, walked none and struck out eight. With 165 strikeouts, he tied his career best with the New York Yankees in 2012.
"It's always tough," Hughes said. "Look for those three facets of the game every time out: good start, bullpen to step up and score a few runs. Unfortunately for us the last few games here, one or two of those things hasn't been there."
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Favourite non-single album tracks on an album stuffed with singles
Listening to Depeche Mode's Violator in the car last night. Four top 20 singles (World In My Eyes, Policy Of Truth, Personal Jesus and Enjoy The Silence) but Clean and Halo are terrific, well up there with the singles. I guess the ubiquity of the singles elevates the novelty of the other tracks?
Any other albums like this?
from Disintegration.
Scratch that. Make it pretty much every non-single track on the album.Pentago this'd this
Hummingbird Heartbeat from Katy Perry's Teenage Dream
Serious. It's a banger!
Say Hey
from Kylie's Impossible Princess.
Scratch that. Make it pretty much every non-single track on the album.
- JaguarPirate this'd this
Black Star
from The Bends.
On the metro by Girls Aloud
Quite literally, on an album stuffed full of singles:
Close to love blatantly also deserved to be a single:
And Breaking Dishes by Rihanna, which got released in a few countries but not Europe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6VNAOHOV3Uplanet_of_sound this'd this
Swinging London Town off Biology
Bloody brilliant that.
also 'Models'.
Nobody Loves You
from This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours.
Walking Barefoot
from Free All AngelsNickDS, Lambchops, and NeillyNeil this'd this
- EndlessWindow, kostenurky, and candyman this'd this
Best song on Parklife imo
And it was the only non-single on their best-of from 2000 or so if I recall.
The fact is was the most earnest song on a semi-ironic album made it hit so much harder - and plus also it had Graham's best solo ever. TUNE
Yr All Just Jealous
Kind of surprised it wasn't a single tbf.
Remember the 90s, when practically any decent-selling album could spawn four or more singles?
Mezzanine: title track, Black Milk, (Exchange)
OK Computer: Climbing Up The Walls, Exit Music (For A Film), Lucky
This Is My Truth: Black Dog On My Shoulder
Urban Hymns: The Rolling People, Catching The Butterfly
In It For The Money: title track, It's Not Me
Tellin' Stories: With No Shoes, Only Teething
- hexagram, Stringly, Raanraals, and cliquester this'd this
Such a good album all round
If they'd put out a Fitter Happier EP I probably would have bought it on import
Lucky was a single
For the War Child Help album. It got to number 51 in the charts. No one likes to talk about it.
According to Wikipedia, Daft Punk were among the Radiohead fans who went to HMV at midnight to buy the single when it came out, and later wrote a song about the experience.
Geek USA
from Siamese Dream.
Scratch that. Make it pretty much every non-single track on the album.Stringly, funkycow, kostenurky, planet_of_sound, and pichaelmarker this'd this
Papa Roach - Tightrope
Any song on a National record except the actual singles
Christ, that band are AWFUL at choosing lead tracks...
I remember having a full-body WTF moment when they released Terrible Love as a single. It's practically an intro!
The Chemistry Between Us
from "Coming Up" by Suede. 10 tracks, 5 of which were top 10 singles! Record sales were through the roof in '96 eh?!
This thread reminded me of Michael Jackson's 'Bad'...
...I remember at the time that being bled dry for singles. Just checked and according to wikipedia, 9 of the 11 album tracks were released across a 2 year period. That's some mammoth piss-taking by the record company...
Wow, that's wicked
Those other two tracks must have sucked.
It used to be so normal for acts to release about 5 or 6 singles off an album. Ace of base had about 6 on Happy nation, Garbage did 5 or so on the debut, I think even Dubstar, Idlewild, Tiger etc (eg. Not huge acts) would release 4 or 5.


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Strömgren uvby photometry of the open clusters NGC 6192 and NGC 6451*
Institut für Astronomie der Universität Wien, Türkenschanzstr. 17, 1180 Wien, Austria
2 Zentraler Informatikdienst der Universität Wien, Universitätsstr. 7, 1010 Wien, Austria
3 Department of Physics, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403, USA
Corresponding author: E. Paunzen, email@example.com
Accepted: 6 March 2003
We have investigated the two open clusters NGC 6192 and NGC 6451 for which widely different reddening values and thus ages and distances via Strömgren uvby photometry can be found in the literature. Our measurements allow us to disentangle the apparent discrepancies in the literature and to derive new accurate values. From appropriate calibrations we find that the overall abundance for NGC 6192 is about solar whereas a subsolar value for NGC 6451 was estimated. From two previous reported photometrically candidate CP stars, one within NGC 6192 shows Strömgren indices typical for a B8 Si star whereas the one in NGC 6451 is most probably a foreground G-type star.
Key words: stars: chemically peculiar / stars: early-type / techniques: photometric / open clusters and associations: general


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Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:30 am
"Ohhh you boys are growing into such handsome young men!" my grandma squealed as we were taking our coats off. Before I could get a word in, she was drowning my brother & me in those grandma kisses everybody knows about. I hugged her back & kissed her cheek.
"Hi grandma," we said.
With Christmas coming up soon, my parents decided to have us spend part of the vacation visiting with my dad's parents' house since we hadn't seen them in a while. Since coming out to my folks, the whole "gay thing" had gone...quiet. It was just unspoken about at home & as always, the only person I talked to about it was Chris, seeing as he was my biggest fan. While I knew they were trying, I could still sense a mild level of discomfort in the air, usually with my dad. He loved me no matter what & he admitted that even though he wasn't all that comfortable with me being attracted to men, he was happy that at least it was Travis who held my heart. And I didn't blame him.
Travis was...the best. How many guys do you know are just one of those guys who EVERYBODY likes and yet, chooses YOU over everyone else? It's a great feeling if you've never felt it. It's like secretly rolling around in the idea that you beat everybody, you have something they'll never have. They'll never have the prized honor of having Travis Dole as their boyfriend. Growing up, I was always the one taking care of Chris, so it felt nice having myself taken care of by someone, & that's just what Travis did. In his arms, I always felt safe & when his arms wrapped around & under my arms from behind, I was always on cloud 9.
My mom & dad said their hellos to my grandma just as my grandpa came around the corner.
"Grandpa!" my brother shouted as he ran up to our grandpa.
"Off!" grandpa cried as my younger brother almost mauled him. "Hey boys!"
"Hi grandpa!" I said as I pried Chris off him so I could get a hug in.
"How you guys doing? My god, last time I saw you guys, you were this tall," he said, putting his hand down near his waist.
"Grandpa, it's only been like two months," I smiled.
He laughed.
"Yeah? Well you were still short back then too ya know," he shot back as he ruffled my hair. I couldn't help but smile at his comeback.
"I heard you got a new car," Chris said to him.
"I did. Maybe you boys can tell me what kind of car it is. After 50 years of hard work & all that money I've saved up...boy, it's tough to even know what I just bought," he joked.
"Can we see it?" Chris said, his eyes pleading to see what new toy our grandpa got.
"Sure, let's go see," he said.
I shook my head.
"Maybe in a bit, I wanna say hi to grandma first for a bit," I said.
He shrugged.
"Fine. But I'm not pulling you out of that shark tank. She'll smother you," he nudged me in the arm & walked off with my brother.
My dad's parents' were awesome. Grandma was fat with long gray hair always pulled into a ponytail & wore a lot of flowy blouse shirts. They kind of reminded me of the cape-like shirts my drama teacher wore. She had on a pair of thick framed rectangular glasses & she was ALWAYS cooking. When Chris & I were younger, she would constantly sneak us cookies under the table, or whenever we generally weren't supposed to have any. She was such the stereotypical cooking grandmother with a heartfelt, bubbly personality.
Grandpa on the other hand was anything but stereotypical. He was in great shape after years of exercise & staying on top of his health by always being active & on the move. Every time we saw him, he'd take us hiking, biking, swimming, jogging & always made time for a game of baseball or soccer with him, me, Chris, dad and a couple of guys in the their 20s down the road. Nearby, there was a wide open area full of dirt mounds where he took his motor bike to every now & then & rode around like a maniac. Grandpa could never sit still & I had plenty of memories of sitting in his lap or in his arms when he'd have casts & splints on. In addition to him being constantly active, he was also incredibly easy to talk to & if you needed him, he could easily take a break from his games to be an open ear.
I went back into the kitchen where my parents were talking to my grandma. When they were done, she came over to me & wrapped her big arms around me again. I hugged her back.
"Oh honey it's so good to see you again. You've grown up so much."
"Well I can't stay a baby forever," I smiled as she kissed me on the cheek.
"You should."
I smiled as she started walking over to the refrigerator.
"Guess what I made," she said with a grin. I always knew what she made for me, seeing as meat pie with creamy mashed potatoes was my favorite meal every time I visited. She threw it in the microwave & in no time, she was handing me my meal. The instant she handed me utensils, I started digging in.
"So how's school?" she said as she went to the sink & started rinsing dishes.
"It's all right. Other than my math class, I think I'm doing pretty good."
"What's going on with math?"
"Nothing, it's just stupid," I chuckled.
"Well make sure you don't fail. That's all that counts."
I smiled.
"How are you & grandpa?"
"Oh you know. I still cook for him when he gets back from nearly killing himself every day. Ya know Connor, sometimes I almost HOPE he gets himself killed JUST so I can say 'I told ya so'. He's a maniac. But he's my maniac & until he croaks I guess I'll just have to keep cookin' huh?" she laughed as she pinched my cheek & walked by me.
"So how are you and...?" she said.
I cocked my head.
"Me and who?" I asked.
"I dunno...maybe a special girl?" she said, her eyebrows poking up at the sky.
I gave a nervous laugh.
I got an extra shot of time as Chris & grandpa came back to the kitchen. Chris had a hugely happy smile on his face.
"GRANDPA GOT A 2011 MKZ!! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?! IT'S LIKE, A BRAND NEW CAR!" he shouted excitedly at us. Chris was good with cars.
"Dad, can you even afford that?" I heard my dad ask.
"Oh shut up & let me have some fun. And yes I can afford it," grandpa responded, mocking the last sentence. He & Chris headed back out of the kitchen, leaving grandma & me alone again.
"So? C'mon sweety, tell me."
"Oh, uh," I said rubbing the back of my neck, "I don't have a girlfriend."
"What?" she said incredulously. Just then, my parents walked up.
"What are you guys talkin' about?" my dad said.
"We're talking about how in the world Connor doesn't have a girlfriend," my grandma said.
My mom looked away while my dad's eyes hit the floor.
"Honey," she said to me, "you're such a sweetheart. You're gonna make one lucky girl very happy, you'll see."
"Mom..." said dad.
"What? All I'm saying is that he's gonna find a girl who's gonna be very lucky to have a boy like him. I guess I'm just surprised you haven't had a girlfriend yet, seeing with the way your father is."
It was true. Apparently my dad was quite the player back in the day. It wasn't until he was out of college that he finally found my mom.
"All right mom, that's enough," said dad. I smiled as I watched my dad, the big tough man he was, trying to talk down my grandma.
"Enough? That's what I kept saying to myself every other week you brought home a new girl..." grandma muttered as she went back to the dishes.
My dad rolled his eyes.
"All I'm saying is I'm shocked to hear how he hasn't found a girlfriend yet. He's a handsome young man, he's polite, smart, creative, talented, need I go on?" she reiterated.
"Look, grandma..." I started.
"Honey, can you give your grandma & us a few minutes alone?" my mom said. Suddenly, I felt nervous.
I looked her right in the eye, begging her not to do anything stupid.
"Connor, there's nothing to worry about," my dad said.
I froze at.
"Go on."
My eyes were wide with anxiousness as I left the house. I sat down on the front steps & folded my arms across my knees. I stayed like that for a few minutes, hoping my parents wouldn't be insensitive enough to out me to my own grandparents. What was probably a few minutes passed like hours. I reached into my coat pocket & took out my cell phone. I dialed Travis' number, hoping he could talk some tranquility into my ears. There was no answer. Grr!
From far away, I heard a whoop & immediately knew right away that it was my brother. I stood up & started making my way through the trees to where I knew the open land was. In a matter of minutes I reached the dirt field & watched as my grandpa & brother raced each other on motorbikes up & down lumps of dirt around & around. My grandpa was dressed in a blue sports uniform with a blue helmet while Chris wore a uniform of the same kind but in red. As what appeared to be their last lap around, they slowed down as they got towards the finish line, which was constructed out of nothing more than two barrels 30 feet across from each other. My grandpa won by nanoseconds. They slowed to a stop & dismounted from their bikes, walking over to me.
"Connor, you are looking at a winner," grandpa boasted as he took his helmet off.
"Yeah that's 'cause you cheated grandpa," Chris shot.
"Pft, I don't know what you're talking about."
Chris scoffed.
"He rode up next to me, stuck his arm out & pushed me off my bike," Chris said, pointing at grandpa, "doing at least 35 miles an hour on dirt hills. My leg is sore, my arm hurts, my head aches...I could have died!"
"Is your jaw ok?" grandpa asked.
"Yeah, why?"
"Then shut up & quit being a sore loser," he shoved Chris in the shoulder. Chris stared in disbelief.
"Grandpa did you really shove him off?" I said with my arms folded.
"It was a TINY tap on the arm. Look, he's alive isn't he? Chris head back to the house so you can help grandma set the table for when we eat," he replied, scruffing Chris' hair as he walked back. Chris took off his uniform & handed it & the helmet to grandpa & although my brother didn't like losing competitions, I knew he loved it. After all, who has a grandfather like this?
Grandpa turned to me & stuck out the helmet & suit.
"You want a turn?" he asked me.
I shook my head.
I could feel his eyes looking at me for an awkward moment.
"Connor, you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"You don't look it."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean you look like you got something on your mind. C'mon, spill it."
I shrugged & shook my head. "It's nothing, really."
"Grandpa," I laughed, "don't worry about it, it's nothing."
He put a hand on my shoulder & walked me toward a small hill of dirt for us to sit on. Once our butts were on the ground, he scooted next to me.
"What's goin' on kiddo?"
"Don't 'grandpa' me. Whatever it is, you can tell me."
Could I? People finding out like the way my parents did was one thing. But TELLING a family member? Family was all new turf & I wasn't sure if I was ready to do it. I could feel my breath coming in short rapid breaths. I didn't WANT to tell him, but at the same time, I remember how good it felt to admit it to my mom & dad, my friends, Travis & even my brother way back when. And right now, I couldn't talk to Travis & my brother had just left. Logically, it was a pretty dumb idea to think about telling him when I was upset about something, but my heart told me to go ahead.
"Connor, you're sweating & it's below freezing out. You're scaring me," grandpa said.
"It's just that...grandma..." I started. I guess I was going for it.
"Grandma? Oh boy, what did she do this time?"
"No, no, she didn't do anything. It's just that, back inside she started asking me why I don't have a girlfriend yet."
"And I guess I uh, just... felt as though if you guys knew why...you'd think of me differently."
"What do you mean?"
"I...I, um...I'm just...ok, it's like this. Some guys are um, really into girls & others...they're, uh..." I stuttered.
"Connor, just say it, what is it?"
I gulped as I felt my throat start to close up.
"I'm..." I took a shaky breath, "I'm...gay grandpa."
I turned my head away from him & closed my eyes, hoping to hold back small tears that had made their way to the surface. I inhaled a hoarse breath as I waited for any kind of response from him. I almost wished I could have taken it back, but I knew better.
"Ohh...Well, I wasn't expecting that," he replied.
"Yeah..." I said, wiping a tear away.
Just then, I felt his arm drape itself over my shoulder.
"Just so you know, that doesn't make think any different of you, you got that?" he said.
My heart lit up at his words.
"Really Connor, I mean it. I couldn't care less if you're gay, straight or whatever. I just want you happy, that's all that matters to me."
"I didn't expect an old timer like you to be this liberal grandpa," I laughed as I wiped my nose with my sleeve.
"Well you know me. I can't afford to be an old man sitting in a rocker & cursing at the modern world. Besides, my brother, you're great uncle, was gay, so that kinda forced me to be ok with it a long time ago anyway."
I looked up at him. "Uncle Richard was gay?"
"Dad never told me that. When did you find out?"
"Oh wow...psssh he came out to me when I was...maybe 24, 25 & he was 20."
"What happened?"
"I didn't really like it all that much for a while. But after a couple months, I came to realize it didn't change who he was. He was gay the day before & the day before that. Our parents were PISSED though."
"What did they do?"
"They refused to see anybody he was ever with, they rarely talked to him...they didn't even visit him when he adopted a baby girl."
"It's too bad he died."
"Yup. That's what smoking does to you."
"What's grandma like?"
"Ehh," he said making a face, "she's not as cool as I am. She'd love you regardless, but it'd always be in the back of her mind."
"Do you guys ever fight about things like that?"
"Naw, we decided a long time ago to not talk about our personal politics. That way, it's one less thing to ever fight about. That's how we've stayed married for a million fucking years. We rarely ever fight & instead, we keep in tune with what we know we both love."
"Grandma says she hopes you'll die so that way she can be right about how insane you are to be doing all these sports," I smiled.
"Ha! Have you seen what she cooks? If I'm gonna die, it's gonna be from doing something I love, not from the felonious, but very tasty, hazards she calls my meals. I might as well just ask my doctor to inject death into me."
I laughed at his words.
"Besides, I'm pretty sure I'D be the one more happy with the dead deal. Nagging doesn't exist up there."
"Grandpa," I said with an accusing tone.
"Ohhh you know I'm just kidding. Your grandma & I love each other very much," he said, kissing me on the top of my head.
He was rubbing my back comfortingly as I leaned my head on his shoulder.
"Do your mom & dad know?" he asked me.
"When did you tell them?"
I snorted. "I didn't."
"Ahh so they found out?"
"How did they take it?"
"Mom's pretty cool with it I guess. Dad's uncomfortable, but he deals. He likes my boyfriend too."
"Travis, right?"
I nodded. Suddenly, I realized I had never told him about Travis.
"Wait, how did you know?"
"Chris was telling me one time about your new friend who's very nice to him. I assumed that's him."
"Oh. Well, yeah. Dad likes him, & he told me at least I made a good choice," I laughed.
"Well your father gets the less-cool part from your grandmother. This town is fairly conservative & it's where your dad grew up, so it's no surprise that he's that way."
"I guess I'm lucky. I could have had parents who hit me or kicked me out or did crazy things like that."
"That's true."
I rubbed the back of my neck.
"Chris blames himself for them finding out."
"Your brother knows?"
"Yeah. He was the first person I ever told."
"Oh. Why does he blame himself?"
"Some kids found out about me & they started picking on him & so he fought them back. Then he got in trouble & my parents had to find out from the principle the reason he was being harassed."
"Does he still think it's his fault?"
"I dunno. I talked to him about it a while ago but I don't think I'll ever really be certain."
We sat there in silence for a few minutes, just watching the living scenery all around us. It felt good, knowing that my grandpa knew now. I couldn't wait to tell Travis & Chris about it. Suddenly, I felt a twitch in my gut, telling me that I wanted more...more than just them to know. It was then that I thought of Jacob. I wanted my best friend back & it was working its way up to that point, but I had to wait a while longer before I could find someone other than my brother & boyfriend to talk to about things like coming out to my grandpa.
Grandpa stood up just then & extended his hand to me. It was then that I noticed just how cold it was.
"C'mon champ, grandma's got dinner ready by now, hopefully. Plus, it's cold out."
We started our way back towards the house.
"So what's Travis like?"
"Well, he plays sports, he's really popular & he's nice, funny & just overall a really cool guy."
"And...?" he trailed.
"And what?"
"I think there's one more thing you're leaving out you like about him," he grinned.
"Yes grandpa," I blushed, "he's attractive."
"Hahahaha, well good. Gay or straight, I want my grandson to have good taste. You should invite him over some time, I'd like to meet him."
"I don't know..."
"Oh c'mon," he said as he slapped his hand onto my shoulder, "we'll have a gay old time."
We laughed.
And that felt good.
I'd pick bacon over a bj any day.
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- When you go to get your hair cut really short and come back home with the feeling that it is not short enough from the back, cutting it yourself is not the best call. Ya. So it took me a very long time but I have managed to even it out now. Almost, anyway. A mother who is not supporting of your actions and is all "I will not even it out- take responsibility for your actions" isn't exactly a ray of hope.
- When you are faced with the evil (read: Examinations!), you must, consciously, avoid eating. You end up realizing that not only have you not studied jack-shit for the exam, you have also ended up eating (and subsequently looking) like a pig. Really.
- When you are a self-proclaimed chocolate and milk hater and you suddenly find these urges in your body that crave for chocolate cake or Oreo shake, you know food is all you're thinking about; Doomsday. Pig! Pig!
- When you realize that the bag you're using for the past two weeks was given to you by someone who hit you and you continue to use it out of sheer laziness, you must know that there isn't an ounce of dignity or integrity that can be found in you.
- When you continue to believe Bob after the one million and one times you've been let down, you are possessed.
- When you plan parties and look forward to all things beautiful that're going to happen post the damn exams, you realize how much importance you attach to them.
- When you get sick to your stomach because you're trying so hard to make conversation with someone that you think matters, words don't flow.
- When you just can't get your best friend to meet you, your trying over and over won't help. In all probability, she is over you, anyway! Sigh. YES! I AM TALKING TO YOU@
- When your toes hurt three days into the new year, your resolution to not wear high heels this New year's eve is going to fail.
- When you know that the major reason behind your life sucking a few years back was math, it's true. I have never encountered anything more depressing or taxing. I am just glad it's out of my life for a little over two years,now.
- When you paint your nails green the night before the exam, the examiner might not be too appreciative of it.
- When you think it might be funny to tell your otherwise-jolly-mum "How hard can it be? You did it! Hahahaha", the humor might not be reciprocated. At all.
- When you're gonnnneeeeeee... Ya! I was just trying to stick to the "when you" theme I got going on here. Also, you must never feel guilty of the fact that songs by Avril Lavigne still make sense to you and Britney Spears was/is Goddess type of person.. It's Britney Bitch! :P
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Haircuts and Other Cravings.
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hahahahhahha :DReplyDelete
Made me remember the time I decided to give myself fringes :| :P It was a disaster I tell you :P Whats worse is mommy dearest pointed and rofl-ed :|
I still have the guys sweatshirt. Whatever. :)
I think everytime I had to give exams, I ate like crazy :P Infact it was like, if I am eating, then I am actually studying :D So eat, work it off later :P
Ah. had to find something different, finally. I was always top scorer in Math, it was like my first love :D :)
I painted my nails electric blue for a stupid physics exam. I think my examiner thought I was going to fail :P which I almost did anyway :P
Me likes these pearls of wisdom. :)
Short hair look sexyy!ReplyDelete
And math is the monster that I got rid of this year!
And I DO feel guilty when I actually sing along to Avril Lavigne songs :O
When I got to read SO many entries after so long. A Smile :)ReplyDelete
and yes after so many years of alternative rock .. Listening-Britney is my guilty pleasure :P
@she- You've found a difference. Mirrors no more. Sigh.ReplyDelete
@ananya- I just about cleared Math in my class 12th board exams. Why are they called 'boards' man? So lame. Anyway.
@Believe- You think it's time you made me smile with one of your entries.
I also need to change my name!ReplyDelete
"@Believe" is sounding so lame...
Gotta get sooo many things written :|


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Art Description
Painting: Oil on Canvas.
Great Egrets can be spotted in the various marshes and ponds that are dotted throughout Cape Cod. This one was seen in Bourne on a beautiful spring morning.
Keywords: Bird, Water, Cape Cod, Bourne, New England, Egret, Flowers, Grass, Nature
Subjects: Beach
Styles: Impressionism
Mediums: Oil
Materials: Canvas
Prints: Beach Art Prints, Impressionism Art Prints, Oil Art Prints, Canvas Art Prints