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Recently a book was published demonstrating how St Therese of the Child Jesus sisters edited the writings of their sister in order to obscure the full spiritual doctrine of St Therese. Andrea Tornielli writes: "It is a story of true holiness and manipulated documents that told by Gianni Gennari in his new book "Teresa di Lisieux, il fascino della santità. I segreti di una "dottrina" ritrovata" (Thérèse of Lisieux, The appeal of Sainthood. The secrets of a rediscovered "doctrine" – Lindau publishers, 616 pages, 38 Euros). And one recounted in meticulous detail and inspired by documents that remained unpublished until now. The volume reconstructs the life of an extraordinary woman. Saint Thérèse of the Child of Jesus is remembered by faithful as the "little saint" and is identified with the "spiritual infancy" described in Matthew's Gospel: "If you do not change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
And yet Thérèse Françoise Marie Martin who died in the Carmel of Lisieux at the tender age of 24 in September 1897 and was canonised by Pius XI in 1925, never used the expression "spiritual infancy" in her original writings.
The book demonstrates very clearly that the doctrine of "spiritual infancy" was the brainchild of Thérèse's sisters who were disciples of the Jesuit, Almire Pichon. Gennari writes that for fifty years, the sisters led everyone, including the Popes, to see in her the prefect embodiment of the teachings of their spiritual director. And they managed this on their own." ...Gennari explains that Thérèse's true doctrine is not "spiritual infancy" in a minimalist sense: according to her thinking, "Enfant de Dieu", the Son of God, is the only model, which by divine grace, "deifies" humans by invading them with the love of his Spirit, transforming them into himself, just as Thérèse had explicitly written in a letter to her sister Celine: "we are called to become divine ourselves." ...".
Thus St Therese's spiritual doctrine on littleness is taken into new depths with the Divinization of the believer as taught by the Eastern saints, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and certain Western saints and mystics like the Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta. We are Divinized or made God-like by Grace. Through grace man can become sharers or participators in the Divine Life that comes to us through the Eucharist. We enter into this process of Divinization through the Eucharistic Safrifice and become more God-like with each Mass and each Holy Hour of Adoration that we do.
"Through the power of the Holy Spirit we take part in Christ's Passion by dying to sin, and in His Resurrection by being born to new life; we are members of His Body which is the Church, branches grafted onto the Vine which is Himself: '[God] gave Himself to us through His Spirit. By the participation of the Spirit, we become communicants in the divine nature. . . . For this reason, those in whom the Spirit dwells are divinized'" [Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1988].
"In this mystery the faithful, united with their bishops, have access to God the Father through the Son, the Word made flesh who suffered and was glorified, in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
"And so, made 'sharers of the divine nature' (2 Peter 1:4) they enter into communion with the most holy Trinity" (Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on Ecumenism Unitatis Redintegratio, 15).
These features describe the Eastern outlook of the Christian. His or her goal is participation in the divine nature through communion with the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
In this view the Father's "monarchy" is outlined as well as the concept of salvation according to the divine plan, as it is presented by Eastern theology after Saint Irenaeus of Lyons and which spread among the Cappadocian Fathers.
Participation in Trinitarian life takes place through the liturgy and in a special way through the Eucharist, the mystery of communion with the glorified body of Christ, the seed of immortality.
In divinization and particularly in the sacraments, Eastern theology attributes a very special role to the Holy Spirit:
through the power of the Spirit who dwells in man deification already begins on earth; the creature is transfigured and God's kingdom inaugurated.
The teaching of the Cappadocian Fathers on divinization passed into the tradition of all the Eastern Churches and is part of their common heritage.
This can be summarized in the thought already expressed by Saint Irenaeus at the end of the second century: God passed into man so that man might pass over to God.
This theology of divinization remains one of the achievements particularly dear to Eastern Christian thought.
On this path of divinization, those who have been made "most Christ-like" by grace and by commitment to the way of goodness go before us: the martyrs and the saints.
And the Virgin Mary occupies an altogether special place among them. From her the shoot of Jesse sprang (cf. Isaiah 11:1).
Her figure is not only the Mother who waits for us, but the Most Pure, who – the fulfillment of so many Old Testament prefigurations – is an icon of the Church, the symbol and anticipation of humanity transfigured by grace, the model and the unfailing hope for all those who direct their steps towards the heavenly Jerusalem..."


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Question: I'm going to Los Angeles on business later this month and was wondering if you could recommend a gay-friendly, affordable hotel. My work is taking me mostly to West Hollywood, so that neighborhood would be cool.
Thank you,
Kathy B.
Answer: Hi Kathy,
First, here's a link to my West Hollywood Hotel Guide, which includes gay-friendly options in a variety of price ranges.
WeHo has gotten a little pricey over the years, but there are some relatively reasonable options, and these are all gay-friendly and within walking distance or a short cab ride of the gay entertainment/retail strip along Santa Monica Boulevard. What you pay will vary greatly according to demand, but in West Hollywood you can generally expect to pay $300 to $500 a night for top-end properties, and easily over $200 at some of the merely upscale ones.
Here are seven reliable options, including a couple of particular favorites, that generally have rates under $250, and sometimes under $150 nightly:
- Best Western Sunset Plaza (reliable standby with great location on Sunset Strip, and a nice pool).
- Ramada Plaza Hotel (best location - literally just steps from many restaurants and gay-friendly shops; however, rooms could stand some updating).
- The Standard (coolest scene, hippest vibe - and still not overly pricey - has a retro-cool ambience and is great for social butterflies but can be noisy if just wanting a place to sleep).
- Grafton on Sunset (boutique-y, and usually a bit pricier, and also a strong hip factor)
- Petit L'Ermitage Hotel (rates may be slightly more, but on a quiet residential street, and each room is a full suite with kitchenette, lots of room to spread out)
- San Vicente Bungalows (great location near the gay bars; intimate mini-resort feel; centered around an intimate pool and courtyard)
- Elan Hotel (clean, comfortable rooms; centrally located between WeHo and Beverly Hills)
There are a few little motels in WeHo, too, but they're truly pretty scruffy and grim. I would pay a bit extra and avoid these. If you're really finding rates higher than you'd like, another option is to stay just over the border to the east, in Hollywood proper, where you'll find more of the usual mid-range chain motels (Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, etc.). These won't have an especially gay following or exciting location, but you'll sometimes find rooms for under $100 in this area.
The West Hollywood CVB, which is a big supporter of gay tourism, has an excellent online hotel-booking engine, if you want to try comparing rates at several different properties.
Hope that helps, and that you have a wonderful trip!


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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Vladimir Putin gave the first major international speech of his new presidency Thursday, telling an audience of influential businessmen, government officials and economists everything they wanted to hear.
But instead of applauding Putin's assurances that he was building democracy, fighting corruption and creating trustworthy courts, they listened in silence. They had heard it before. Even in the same forum last year. This year, the mood was wait and see. Polite applause came at the end of the speech.
"Vintage Putin," said Angela E. Stent, director of Georgetown University's Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, who was in the audience. "The speech exudes self-confidence. . . . Let's see how much of this they actually implement."
"Vintage Putin," echoed Andrew Somers, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia.
"Shameless," said a Russian who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. "The level of shamelessness is so high it's unbelievable."
He was referring in part to Putin making claims about developing democracy when the government has been harassing opposition leaders, searching their apartments, levying fines on them and handing out short, periodic jail sentences.
Since Putin's predecessor, Dmitry Medvedev, struck many of the same notes at last year's conference, little has changed in Russia — except for the passage of harsh laws aimed at curbing protest and new rules that are supposed to make it easier to form political parties.
"We are not building government capitalism," Medvedev said last year.
"State capitalism is not our goal," Putin said Thursday.
Putin spoke for 50 minutes, reading fluidly from notes — no Medvedev-style iPad for him. His tone was even and reassuring as he described plans to adhere to a balanced budget and fiscal discipline, jabbing mildly at the spendthrift West for setting off financial crises.
He called corruption the biggest threat to Russian development and said the country had to become less dependent on oil and gas. That was also a theme of the Medvedev presidency, when Putin was prime minister and in charge of running the government.
"What are our goals?" Putin asked. "They include . . . stable national development, the state effectively serving the interests of the public, and law enforcement and judicial systems that enjoy the unconditional trust of citizens."
The forum in St. Petersburg has become a sort of Davos — the international economic discussion held in Switzerland every year — and Klaus Schwab, the Davos chairman, was here. The seating touched off memories of Soviet days, when Kremlin watchers deduced who was in and who was out by people's proximity to the leaders lined up atop Lenin's tomb to watch the annual Victory Day parade. Alexei Kudrin, the former Putin finance minister who of late has been flirting with the opposition, was in the front row, apparently more Putin friend than foe.
While Putin's audience weighed his words and sifted visual clues, however, the St. Petersburg city council was taking action, considering a bill to ban demonstrators from gathering at any of the city's main plazas. The council is controlled by United Russia, the party of Putin and Medvedev.


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Ottawa 14 August 2009
There are stairs, which descend from Jaffa Gate to another world. When I first saw these stairs, I thought them to be a meeting point — something like the stairs that descend from the main road to Damascus Gate. But these stairs give onto a promenade of stores and cafes and commercial outlets of all sorts. In such stark contrast is this promenade to the Old City, which it leaves behind, that it literally feels surreal. But the Alice in Wonderland phenomenon only intensifies as one proceeds further down the rabbit hole.
Tired and aching from a day of walking through the Old City, I stumbled through the pedestrian mall, like a weary traveler, estranged from the very same commercial outlets that I see every day back in my own country. Rolex, coffee shops, clothing stores, Crocs shoe store — all of these things should embrace me with a kind of familiarity that the nurturing hand of commercial culture does all around the world. And yet, it is strangely eerie because I cannot fathom how I have made the jump from Jerusalem to Europe in a matter of seconds. Nothing seems the same, but I was only moments ago in the throes of oldness and twisting markets of the Old City.
As I emerge from the other side of the underpass, the New World opens up. Billboards, busy streets, a hot dog shop called Doggy Style. I lose track of the fact that now signs are routinely in English. I start to feel more at home in a sense, but strangely disassociated. People mill about animatedly like they would in any large European city — waiting to go to the hot night spots and dressed to the nines, or just waiting to sit on a patio and have some drinks with friends. The unmistakable obnoxious voice of an American tourist pipes up as he is in the middle of recounting a story or a joke — I don't know which. The scene is so familiar and yet with every moment I become more and more on edge.
And then it hits me as I return back through the same rabbit hole, I am constantly judging the face and hair and clothes of every person I meet. I am looking for the
And a young woman passes me by wearing a kuffiyeh (the traditional Palestinian checkered scarf) around her neck. I am naively worried for her safety here. And we see no police or army anywhere. Where did they all go? — as rampant as they were in the Old City, they are completely absent here, except for an unarmed young woman in army greens walking with her friend in the mall. In the Old City I constantly apologize for not speaking a word of Arabic. People search for their English, but by and large they need to drag a friend over to translate or provide one or two words that could be of assistance. The Muslim quarter of the Old City is not my home and yet it is much more my home than this.
Or maybe I am just wary that given enough time, given the time to normalize into this looking glass world, I will transform myself. Much like the settler colony where we live in Canada, I will invent a rationale to explain the light rail transit tracks leading from the settlements on the outskirts to the city center of Jerusalem. Everything would have an explanation and the palliative of conscience, the soothing hand of convenience would reassure me that all these people are not so bad. That they are just waiting for their friends, hanging in the mall, going on a family outing or just relaxing on a Saturday night. To be sure, they are doing all of these things, but knowing what they know — knowing that their army and police are patrolling the city only blocks away, what do they think about the very foundation of their world?
All new world foundations are fucked up in a way, but this disjuncture between the base and the superstructure, the building blocks of society is so glaringly obvious. You have to be willfully blind not to see it. Not to see that there is an obvious asymmetry that keeps people down and disenfranchised. I am reminded of the invisible exclusions that permeate Canadian society and wonder at my disdain for this society. Perhaps it is possible to be allied with the cause of struggle in every society — there just as here. But to the extent that we knowingly or unknowingly participate in the economy of the oppressors, does make us complicit in a sense. I think of Mohammed Khatib's words, from the popular resistance movement against Israel's wall in the Palestinian village of Bilin, and try to take the good from the bad.
But I wonder where the good resides, when it seems that there is neither good nor bad, but merely indifference here.
Yavar Hameed is a human rights lawyer based in Ottawa, Canada and sessional lecturer at Carleton University. He visited Israel/Palestine for a week in late July 2009.


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I didn't know about Donna Taggart until I have listened to the song called Jealous of the Angels on youtube. This song really make me miss my father who passed away 13 years ago. I never got to say goodbye to him as he passed so suddenly. O love this song and her voice is so angelic that it really touches my emotions. It would be nice to learn how to play this in an instrument and have fabfilter do it's magic to have it sound so perfectly. I have seen some artists did a version of this song too but I though Donna Taggart did a great job, her voice is so honest and sincere.
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Lovely song it says everything I feel for my wife of 38yrs went to be an angle and that she was I got the CD cause this song will always remind me of my angleReplyDelete
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What a beautiful song I lost my best friend my mother after 9 weeks of been sick with cancer. This song has helped me understand god only takes the best .ReplyDelete
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This is so beautiful and true! My Dad also left to soon without a farewell kiss from me but I know he sits at Jesus' feet and we will meet again!ReplyDelete
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After a long and splendid history public house inn and hotel The Red Lion at Hawkshaw boasts a informal setting with the feel of a country inn. Whether your stay is for business or enjoying a leisure break taking in the stunning moorland vistas overlooking Holcombe Moor The Red Lion will be your idyllic oasis. Each of the eight individually designed bedrooms boasts stunning en-suite facilities free Wi-Fi tea and coffee making facilities TVs and possibly the comfiest beds for a hostelry in the area . With our full Northern Breakfast complementary to all staying guests featuring the world famous Black Pudding from the local town of Bury we look forward to making your stay a wonderfully memorable experience. The Red Lion is located centrally for Bury Bolton Greater Manchester and close to local attractions in an area popular with ramblers for its spectacular rural walks Bury s Rock and Famous Market for shopaholics local historic market towns or our own gourmet evenings and accommodation packages there is much to attract you to this enigmatic and enjoyable area of North Lancashire. A perfect stopping off point for business and leisure travellers alike with FREE Wi-fi and within an easy scenic drive of regional airports The Red Lion also makes the ideal location for meetings or party celebration assisted by our experienced Events Team. Our restaurant and bar boasts a menu packed with hearty local home-cooked fayre complemented by a large selection of Daily Specials featuring fresh seasonal cooking at its absolute taste-bud enticing best. Tantalise your palette with our locally produced cask ales and our expertly selected wine list. For an ideal way to finish your chilled weekend stay arrange a late checkout (subject to availability) a lazy breakfast and one last walk on Holcombe Moor or try the sumptuous delights of our hugely popular Red Lion Sunday Lunch. Whatever your reason for visiting us and this beautiful area - we hope to see you soon. (from LateRooms.com)
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From the style of their buildings to the method of their gardening, the residents of the Roman Catholic Miura Monastery near Tokyo practice an ecological way of life they call "living in the grace of creation."
"The biblical verse in Genesis, 'God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good,' means so much to this monastery," said Sr. Yoshiko Watanabe, of the Catholic Sisters of Visitation. She told ENInews that the nine nuns and novices there believe the 21st century has cut the connections between humans and nature. "I think we are playing a humble role to restore the connections," she added.
The buildings, located near a beach, are made mostly of Japanese wood rather than imported wood or reinforced concrete. Since the monastery's establishment in November 2005, more than 3,000 people have visited.
Matched with the surrounding woods and the sea viewed through its large windows, the sanctuary has forty-two Japanese traditional tatami straw mats on the floor. It is filled with quietness and a sense of awe in the calmness of Japanese culture.
"Every day, our community prays together at seven o'clock in the morning and six in the evening," Watanabe explained. "And after evening prayers on every Friday, we pray for environmental conservation for thirty minutes," she said.
The sisters use a unique phrase: "living the grace of creation and atonement ecologically." The phrase means that their lifestyle includes the grace of God's creation as well as Jesus' atonement for human sin, including the sins of environmental destruction and pollution.
The monastery buildings have 25 unique Japanese-style roof tiles called "angel roof tiles," as opposed to "onigawara," a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture, roof tiles or statues depicting an ogre known as "oni" or a fearsome beast or gargoyle.
The buildings have solar power generators and solar water heating systems on the roofs, along with a stove and boilers that burn wood pellets as biomass fuel for heating. An earth oven is used outdoors and a rain water tank supplies the bathrooms and irrigation for the fields.
Another practice includes improving their diet. "Basically, we eat food produced in season and locally as much as possible to save energy consumption, refraining from artificial flavoring, food additives, instant food, and processed food. We eat rice as the staple food," explained Sr. Yoko Nagasawa, who is in charge of food.
"We have been made aware that we are led to the encounter with God in Mass being 'God's table' through our 'daily table' in our walk to try to improve our diet," she said.
The other aspect of their ecological lifestyle is sustainable farming, according to Sr. Mitsu Kato, who is in charge of farming.
"Its basic ideas include that we turn upward to the heaven, not down to the ground, by making furrows and sowing in high places," she explained. "We do not go against the power of nature, but we care for the blessings of nature."
Their farming includes improving the soil, making furrows, companion planting, not killing creatures unduly to protect crops from their natural enemies, seasonal vegetable planting, respecting the rhythm of nature and mastering the art of waiting patiently.
"We don't use machines, chemical fertilizers or agricultural pesticides," Kato noted. "Our wish is that all forms of life on earth may have healthy lives," Watanabe said.


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I walk with Ernesto, the husband and father in the family that hosts me, in "his" fields. "His" in this case does not indicate land ownership – The land previously owned by the assassinated landowner is now owned by the state. "His" or "his family's" indicates responsibility to cultivate on the long term – until Ernesto is too old or dies. Usually the area that belongs to a settlement is divided into "family properties" (in the just-mentioned sense), which are then divided into small-scale cultivations of products for their own consumption and into larger-scale plantations of products for sale. Sometimes there are collective areas as well, where everybody works, responsibility is shared, and all take profit out of the products sold.
Although indigenous populations are against all forms of agriculture, the Landless Workers – who mainly come from urbanized populations who did not survive well in the urban scape or who were formerly very low-paid agribusiness workers – make a distinction between two opposed forms of agricultural production: agribusiness and agroecology. In contrast to agribusiness, which is capitalist and implies exploitation, agroecology is based on a quite simple idea: the modern family (not a huge "medieval family" or any other group constellation) produces the food that it needs to survive: rice, beans, chicken, fruit. At another place (either individually or collectively) coffee, allspice, or other products are cultivated for sale. Even if the plantation is organic and the Landless Workers do not use large-scale machinery, these products are produced in large enough quantities to exchange them (directly or indirectly via money) with electricity, freezers, pumps, clothes, construction materials, and whatever else the Landless Workers need but do not produce on their own.[1]
Ernesto proudly shows me "his" plantation of coffee, pepper, and other plants. He speaks about biodiversity and the privileges of small-scale agriculture in contrast to agribusiness, both for nature and for the people working on the land, who now have enough to eat. He also tells that he bought coffee plants only the very first time, then he has produced new coffee plants out of the old ones – thus becoming independent from agricultural companies. He also says that he uses the seeds of a pepper whose product does not look pretty, but whose plants are resistant to illnesses – a fact again ensuring a self-sustainable production. He is just using a little bit of "natural" fertilizers such as phosphorus, calcium, and potassium.
At the same time, Ernesto still remembers and tells me about how this field looked at the very beginning, 15 years ago, and every small step he undertook so that the plantation looks like it does now: the whole community helped to create spaces for collecting water, organizing systems of irrigation, and creating seeds out of the first plants.
Ernesto's discourse is quite mixed – in the sense that it simultaneously refers to science, land property politics, and his own history. At the same time, it does not develop a meta-perspective: the discourse is critical but is not self-critical, and it does not offer any means to reflect about what is not spoken about, what and how remains invisible (Law, 2004). We explained above that what remained invisible in the "success and solidarity" discourse of the teachers was the failure of the movement to achieve the agrarian reform. What the discourse employed by Ernesto did not speak about cannot yet become visible. Before elaborating this aspect, I would like to refer to the more official version of the discourse employed by Ernesto.
[1] One could say that agroecology is reminiscent of medieval South European family-based agricultural modes of production, but it has been re-signified in the context of ecological, political-economical, and feminist discourses: eradicating poverty is an ethical, social, and environmental imperative according to the "Carta da Terra," an official declaration for the earth and the life at the countryside (Iniciativa da Carta da Terra Brasil, 2000, p. III.9).


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Miami is hot, and it's not just the sultry subtropical clime. The city moves to a Latin beat that's as torrid as Tito Puente's drums and as fiery as Celia Cruz's voice, and visitors from around the world come to bask in its feverish glow.
Just ask the fashionistas who now count Miami among the best design centers of the world, thanks to annual events such as Fashion Week of the Americas and the Art Deco Festival. Equally enthusiastic are the gastrognoscenti who queue for tables at new restaurants opening by culinary superstars like Emeril Lagasse and Norman van Aken, among others. TV producers are hot on the city, too, filming shows like CSI Miami, Nip/Tuck, and The Simple Life 2 on location.
A recent check of the skyline turned up new architectural confections by the world-famous hometown firm, Arquitectonica. And don't forget that Miami, the self-proclaimed "Capital of the Americas," is at the head of the pack in the bid for the Permanent Secretariat of the Free Trade Area of the Americas. The Latin Grammys, Brazilian Film Festival, and World Music Conference, draw thousands. And that's not even counting the beaches like Miami Beach, which for the fourth year in a row was named America's "Top Urban Beach" by the Surfrider Foundation.
Even the economy sizzles. When the mayor boasts that Miami is No. 1, he means that the city has more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than all U.S. airports combined and that the city is No. 1 in international freight and in cruise passengers. And the future looks bright: Despite drops in tourism elsewhere, the Port of Miami increased its cargo tonnage by 3.7% over the previous year while the number of cruise passengers grew 8.7%. And the film, television, and commercial production companies have already spent more than $40 million on the local economy.
With the passage of the 2003 People's Transportation Plan, Miami is significantly expanding its mass transit system, adding buses and routes, improving roads, and making the Metromover free, and Miami International Airport prepares to open a new terminal and fourth runway.
All this expansion is intended to bring more visitors and help them get around faster, which is how tourism first started in Miami. In 1896 Pioneer Julia Tuttle convinced Standard Oil co-founder Henry Flagler to extend his railroad to Miami, lay out a new town and build a luxury hotel. The city incorporated the same year with 344 residents comprised of white settlers, Jewish merchants, African Americans, and Black Bahamians on the area that is now home to Miami's financial district.
Land speculation in the 1920's saw another boom, followed by a Depression-era bust, before the city was revitalized with the construction of Art Deco hotels on Miami Beach. Two major migrations followed, during World War II when the military established training centers in Miami and from 1959 to the 1980's when thousands of Cubans fled Fidel Castro's regime.
Today, the city has 2.5 million residents comprised of transplants from northern cities and Canada, Latin and Caribbean immigrants, and a growing European and Asian population. Last year, 10.5 million visitors arrived to mingle with Miami's multicultural and multilingual population amid a natural playground of subtropical beaches, wooded tracts, mangroves, and rivers.
It prides itself on its cultural attractions, which include more than 20 museums, two major art museums, a world-renowned symphony and the largest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world. Three universities call it home. Fans support five big-league sports teams and an often top-ranked college football team.
Whether your preference is for great nightlife, the great outdoors or a great place to spend time with the kids, Miami has something for you. Here are a few tips on what locals do when they hang up their suits and put away their briefcases.
Best neighborhood stroll – Everyone comes to Miami Beach, especially its southern community of South Beach, for a good time, and most are not disappointed. Besides the sun, sea, sidewalk cafes, and celebrities, there's the whimsical, colorful architecture of the historic Miami Art Deco District. The best way to see it is on one of the Miami Design Preservation League's guided or self-guided audio walking, rollerblading, or bicycle tours that depart from the Art Deco Welcome Center daily. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guided tours cost $15-$20 and last 90 minutes. They depart Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. A new reservation-only tour departs Sunday at 10:30 a.m. 1001 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 305-672-2014;
To get an eyeful of Deco delights, head north on Ocean Drive from the Art Deco Welcome Center (#1001), home of the Art Deco Museum, and past the beautiful Cardozo Hotel (#1300), the Beach's first Art Deco restoration project and now owned by singer Gloria Estefan. Continue north as Ocean Drive curves west and merges with Collins Avenue past the Delano Hotel, which features a classy white interior redesigned by Philippe Starck. Swing west on 21st Street and pause to examine the intricate Deco details on the Abbey (#300), Plymouth (#336) and Governor (#435) hotels. Don't miss the Bass Museum (#2121) as you turn south onto Park Street, which merges with Washington Avenue. At 14th Street, cut east one block to Collins Avenue and turn south to gawk at the Essex Hotel (#1001), designed after a streamlined ocean liner complete with porthole windows and its neon name rising like a ship's smokestack.
The beach's architectural allure doesn't end with Deco. Espasola Way is the heart of a historic Spanish village built during the 1920's South Beach boom. Once rumored to be home to Al Capone and other gangsters, it's now an artist's enclave with shops, galleries and restaurants. From midnight on Friday through midnight on Sunday, the open-air Weekend Market turns the street into a lively pedestrian thoroughfare lined with vendors, artisans and entertainers, even some to amuse the kids while you shop. Restaurant tables and chairs spill onto the sidewalks, turning dining into part of the "in" scene. Free 30-minute walking tours of the area depart from the Clay Hotel (1438 Washington Ave.), every Wednesday. Between 14th and 15th streets and Collins and Pennsylvania avenues, South Beach; 305-531-0038.
Best neighborhood drive – In Coconut Grove, or simply the Grove, the narrow tree-lined streets wind past the county's oldest neighborhoods, established in the 1830's, and commercial district. Start on South Bayshore at Vizcaya, an Italian Renaissance style villa, drive west onto Grand Avenue, past parks, marinas, historic sites, shops, galleries, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and nightclubs, and ease onto Main Highway to the Kampong, former gardens of David Fairchild. Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce: 2820 McFarlane Rd.; 305-444.7270.
Artistic escapes – One of the darlings of the art deco period, the exterior of the Bass Museum of Art is as fascinating as its interior. Built as the Miami Beach Library and Art Center, it features a Mayan-influenced limestone facade with three beautiful bas-reliefs over the entrances. The museum's permanent collection highlights important European paintings and sculptures as well as Flemish tapestries. View additional exhibits on the outdoor sculpture terrace and stop by the museum shop and museum cafe and courtyard. It's open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (open until 9 p.m. second Thursday), and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children. 2121 Park Ave., off 23rd St., Miami Beach; 305-673-7530.
The Miami Art Museum (MAM), located in downtown's Miami-Dade Cultural Center, collects international art with a focus on contemporary artists of the Western Hemisphere. Its current exhibit "Light and Atmosphere" is inspired by 32 works by artists such as Sean Scully and Ivan Kliun, who've seen the light and captured it through lenses, on canvases and on tapes (through Jan. 30, 2005). Join the staff and art lovers for music, hors d'oeuvres and art, including a guided tour of a current exhibition, at JAM at MAM ($5) on third Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors are admitted free on Sundays and second Saturdays. Admission $5. 101 W. Flagler St.; 305-375-3000.
The Wolfsonian-FIU feels more like the home of a great collector than an art museum. It has vast collections of everyday items such as furniture, design objects, books, ceramics, ephemera, textiles, periodicals, posters, and medals of North American and European origin, dating from 1885 to 1945. Through Oct. 10, experience the Machine Age through the eyes of one of its great chroniclers in "Margaret Bourke-White: The Photography of Design, 1927-1936." Admission $5. Just off 10th at 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-1001.
Border crossing – Thousands of Cubans fled their country when Fidel Castro took power. Many settled in the area 20 minutes west of downtown that became known as Little Havana and recently has become home to many other South American immigrants. Spanish is the predominant language here. The main thoroughfare, S.W. 8th Street (Calle Ocho), is lined with cafes selling Cuban coffee and shredded pork sandwiches, stores selling religious articles for santeria and shops like La Gloria Cubana Cigar (#1106), where Cuban immigrants (tabaqueros) still hand-roll cigars. Window shop as you stroll down to S.W. 13th Avenue to see the monument to the heroes of the Bay of Pigs, the failed 1961 invasion of Cuba by U.S.-directed Cuban exiles opposed to Castro, then mosey up to S.W. 15th Avenue at Maximo Gomez Park, named for a hero of Cuban independence in the 1890's, to watch elderly Cuban men play dominoes. Be sure to stop off at El Crucero (#7050) for traditional Cuban hospitality and cuisine. It's not as polished as San Francisco's Chinatown, but Little Havana is a good insight into another culture.
Time travels – Florida boasts the country's oldest European-established cities, Pensacola and St. Augustine date back to 1559 and 1565, respectively. Yet with the exception of Key West, few pioneers settled in south Florida until the late 1800's. Through buildings constructed by early settlers and later, industrialist Charles Deering's 420-acre estate located 30 minutes south of downtown showcases the region's pioneer history, starting in 1896. Bones and teeth of mammoths, dog-sized horses, tapirs, jaguars, peccaries, sloths, and bison have been uncovered from a fossil pit on the property as well, making it a major site for archaeological study. Tour the historic buildings, gardens and hardwood forest, called a hammock in this region. The estate is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., although tickets are only sold until 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children. 16701 S.W. 72 Ave. at S.W. 168th St. and Biscayne Blvd.; 305-235-1668.
Coconut Grove is a hip, upscale community two miles south of downtown Miami that's similar to South Beach, but on a smaller scale. Amid the urban excitement is Miami's oldest house on its original foundation. Built in 1891 by Ralph Munroe, an avid boater who embellished his fortune as a salvager, the Barnacle State Historic Site is a well-preserved wooden house filled with Munroe's original and period furnishings on five wooded acres overlooking Biscayne Bay. The state purchased it in the 1970's and turned it into a museum. The annual 4th of July Picnic features games, demonstrations, and the staff and visitors wearing period clothing, including "Roaring 20's" bathing suits. The popular outdoor concert series, "Barnacle Under Moonlight" resumes September 26 at 6 p.m. on the lawn. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers public tours Friday to Monday at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $1. 3485 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove; 305-448-9445.
The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is a trip through the past 10,000 years in Florida, the Bahamas, and Cuba. Collections include prints of John James Audubon, aviation and maritime artifacts, and postcards from pre-Castro Cuba. The ongoing Folklife program documents the ethnic and cultural groups that make up South Florida. "The Florida Home: Modern Living, 1945 – 1965" runs through January 2005. The museum is located downtown at the Metro-Dade Cultural Center Plaza, and covers an entire city block. The plaza also includes the main Miami-Dade Public Library and the Miami Art Museum. It's open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (opens at noon Sunday). Admission is $2-$5 or by donation on Sunday. 101 W. Flagler St.; 305-375-1492.
For an extra treat, sign up for one of the captivating historic walking, bike, bus, or boat tours of South Florida neighborhoods, cemeteries and waterways led by Dr. Paul George, the museum's historian. Tours range from $17-$37.
Take the kids – Miami Metrozoo ranks high on the "Please-Mom-can-we-go" list because kids like to see the animals in cage-less outdoor settings that mimic their natural environments. Located 20 minutes southwest of Miami International Airport, the zoo's 280 acres are filled with geographical groupings, indoor and outdoor shows, and rotating exhibits. Take the guided tram or elevated air-conditioned monorail to stake out what you want to see later. If the kids get hot and cranky, retreat to the water play areas. The best time to go is between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., when the kids can talk to the keepers and watch them feed the animals. More than 300 birds, many free-flying, inhabit the lush 2.6-acre Wings of Asia Aviary, which features more than 300 birds, waterfalls, a stream, underwater viewing tank, jungle vegetation and interactive areas where kids can dig for dinosaur fossils. Metrozoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but no one is admitted after 4 p.m. Admission ranges from $7 to $12. 12400 S.W. 152 St.; 305-251-0400.
Only in Miami do kids rate hipster status. Arquitectonica, the firm which became internationally famous with a building featured on the opener to Miami Vice, designed their stylish new playground, the Miami Children's Museum. Visitors can play on hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits that are educational and fun. The "Cruise Ship" exhibit lets them investigate everything aboard ship, from navigating to passenger activities. They can spend time in a recording studio, veterinary office, and even a giant piggybank to learn about money. The museum is located 15 minutes east of the airport on Watson Island and is easily reached from I-95 by taking I-395 (MacArthur Causeway) toward Miami Beach. Playtime is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with extended free hours the third Friday of each month (from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). Tickets cost $8. 980 MacArthur Causeway.
If your kids think the downtown Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium is cool by day after seeing planetarium shows and exhibits that explore animal life, cultural diversity and science, from the atom to the dinosaur, wait until they come at night for rooftop observatory stargazing and the planetarium's laser-light rock-and-roll show of galactic proportions, complete with 3-D glasses. Admission and daytime shows cost $10 for adults and $6, $8 for children. The stargazing and laser shows cost $7 for adults, $4 for children and run at 7 p.m. (stargazing) and 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. (laser shows) the first Friday of the month. 3280 S. Miami Ave.; 305-646-4200.
At South Miami's Monkey Jungle, the people are caged and the animals roam free. Throughout much of the 30-acre park, you walk through a caged area surrounded by a re-created tropical rainforest, where monkeys eat, sleep, and play around you. Opened in 1933 as a breeding and research facility, it's grown into a kitschy, albeit enjoyable, attraction with almost 400 animals, parrot aviaries, trainer talks, feedings, and face-to-face encounters with nearly 30 species of primates, including a gorilla, Java macaques, capuchins, gibbons, spider monkeys, and orangutans. Located 15 minutes south of Metrozoo, Monkey Jungle is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., although the ticket booth closes at 4 p.m. Admission ranges from $11.95-$17.95, and there's a discount coupon available on Monkey Jungle's Web site. 14805 S.W. 216th St.; 305-235-1611.
They're back. They are those friendly colorful birds at Parrot Jungle, Miami's oldest attraction. The natural theme park reopened in 2003 with paths through 20 acres of newly planted rain forest, gardens, talking parrots, pink flamingoes, such tropical wildlife kinkajous, as well as reptiles, and exotic insects. Animals and birds take to the stage for shows throughout the day. Stand still long enough to have your photo snapped with a parrot walking on your head or an anaconda slithering across your shoulder. The entire park, rain forest, boulders, birds and all, moved 15 minutes east of the airport to Watson Island and is easily reached from I-95 by taking I-395 (MacArthur Causeway) toward Miami Beach. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission ranges from $19 to $24, plus $6 for parking. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail; 305-2-JUNGLE.
Exercise your brain – Make your best moves on an interactive hands-on station at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Sidney Samole Chess Museum. Located five minutes north of Metrozoo, the building looks like a castle and showcases rare chess sets, trophies, chess art, books, and memorabilia. There's even the original table and chairs on which Bobby Fischer played Boris Spassky in Iceland in 1972 in one of the game's most historic matches. This year's acquisitions include 15 chess sets dating from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 1700. Test your skills against other U.S. Chess Federation members during chess tournaments held the second Sunday of every month. The museum is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. 13755 S.W. 119th Ave.; 786-242-4255.
Commune with nature – Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is 83 acres of man-made lakes surrounded by tropical palms, native and rare fruit trees, vine-covered pergolas, cactus gardens, and plants from around the world. Narrated 40-minute tram tours, and guided walking tours from November to April, provide a history and description of the lush plantings. Don't miss the orchids and ferns in the Windows to the Tropics conservatory. The Jean duPont Shehan Visitor Center houses a gift shop, bookstore and library. Plant society events, evening concerts and festivals are held throughout the year, including Aki Matsuri, A Celebration of Japanese Culture (Oct. 9-10), which features Japanese art, food, drumming and lectures. The garden and Garden Cafe, located 30 minutes south of downtown Miami in Coral Gables, are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission ranges from $5 to $10 or by donation on the first Wednesday of each month. 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651.
Miami's sub-tropical climate supports a wide variety of exotic plants. You can see, taste and learn about more than 500 varieties of exotic and subtropical fruits, nuts, spices and herbs as you stroll the winding paths of the 32-acre Fruit and Spice Park on your own or with a guide. There's an original 1912 coral rock building and a small but comprehensive gift shop packed with cookbooks, plant books, spices, seeds, and dried and canned fruits. Located in Homestead 45 minutes south of the Miami airport, the park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $1.50 for children. The park also presents weekend festivals and special events. 24801 S.W. 187 Ave., Homestead; 305-247-5727.
See the skyline – Take a 90-minute sightseeing tour narrated in English and Spanish on the Island Queen, a 140-passenger tour boat. You'll see mega-yachts, cruise ships, sailboats, the city skyline, and the condos and houses of the rich and famous, including the cottage where Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher honeymooned. The hour-long late-night cruises also feature dancing to tunes spun by DJs. The boat departs from Bayside Marketplace downtown every hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for daytime cruises, and from 8 p.m. to midnight for evening cruises. The fare is $16 for adults and $7 for children for sightseeing, $10 for dancing, and the Web site offers discount coupons. 401 Biscayne Blvd.; 305-379-5119.
Urban oasis – This isn't your average county park, unless your park features an Italian-Renaissance-style villa, orchid house, and formal gardens on 50 acres overlooking a bay. Chicago industrialist James Deering wasn't thinking average when he had Vizcaya built in 1916. Guides lead tours through the gardens and 70-plus rooms filled with paintings, sculptures and antiques dating back to the 15th century. The cafe offers a gorgeous view of the pool and gardens, and the gift shop has Italian crafts. For $5, you can take a Moonlight Stroll, which features a slide lecture and guided tour of the garden on bright, moonlit nights. Stop by the newly restored sections of Vizcaya Village, a replica of a northern Italian village built on the estate in the early 1900's. An easy 15-minute drive south of downtown, Vizcaya is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the house and garden tours cost $5-$12, and tickets are not sold after 4:30 p.m. 3251 S. Miami Ave.; 305-250-9133.


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Pinedale Natural Gas was founded in 1993 by Steven Shute, PE and Gilmer Mickey. We've gone from a single-man, no-office operation to an office and shop complex with 5 employees. Gas service work is now shared among Shawn Buchanan (Team Leader) and Cory Ralkey and Bruce Wilson. Kim Buchanan (Office Mgr) and Trudy Fry run billing, payments and records, and are usually in the office to direct customer's inquiries.
History of PNG
Pinedale is an authentic Western town at the foot of the Wind River mountains in west central Wyoming. From its roots as a ranching center and seat of Sublette County, Pinedale's economic base has expanded to include BLM and Forest Service headquarters, summer and winter tourism, oil & gas production, and providing services for Jackson (or Jackson Hole), 77 miles to the northwest.
Located just off the Oregon Trail on the west side of the Great Divide Basin, Pinedale is 100 miles north of Rock Springs on US 191. Pinedale is the only stop on this major lateral from Interstate 80, the principal gateway to Jackson and Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. It's also one of the coldest places in the continental US. Temperatures of -30°F are common to this high plateau perched over 7000 ft. above sea level. With only a 38-day average growing season, Pinedale homes can require heat on any day of the year. Great place for a gas utility...
To serve this need, Western Utility was started in 1968 by the local propane distributor Delgado Oil. Propane vapor was mixed with air to simulate the heating value of natural gas, and distributed through a pipeline system throughout the town. This "PA" (propane-air) system served nearly 500,000 gallons of propane per year to about 200 customers. The company was regulated as a gas utility by the Wyoming Public Service Commission.
Pinedale is at the northern edge of the Green River basin, one of the most prolific natural gas production areas in the US. Large gas gathering pipelines operated within a few miles of Pinedale since the early 1960's, but no gas utility was interested in serving the town.
Pinedale Natural Gas, Inc. (PNG) was formed in 1993 to convert the existing utility system to natural gas. PNG purchased the utility assets of Western Utility Company, Inc. on November 2, 1993 and operated the propane-air system through the first winter, serving 210 customers. In June 1994, PNG installed a 7-mile transmission pipeline from a gathering system on the Mesa. The distribution system was pressure-tested, and all propane-air customers were converted to natural gas service on August 19, 1994.
Gas for Pinedale comes from a gas gathering system operated by Questar. Any water and liquid hydrocarbons are removed, and the gas is transported through PNG's 2.5-inch pipeline to a town border station near the wastewater plant. There, pressure is reduced and gas is odorized and metered into the town system. Each customer has an individual meter and pressure regulator. The PNG system has numerous alarms and a 24/7 emergency response system.
PNG has greatly expanded and improved the original network. PNG converted most propane users in town, and extended its system into contiguous residential areas. Most of the original PA system pipe was replaced, and all meters are new since 1994. In 2006, PNG installed a radio-based Itron meter reading system to quickly and remotely read most meters. PNG connected its 500th customer in 1999, and its 1000th in 2007 and will soon hit 1500 meters. Annual gas sales have risen from 400,000 Therms in 1993 to about 2 million Therms per year. (One Therm is 100,000 BTU's, about 100 cubic feet of gas or 1.1 gals propane). PNG has expanded its distribution system as the community grows, to eventually serve nearly every home in the Pinedale zip code.
The company is closely regulated as to pipeline safety and utility rates by the Wyoming Public Service Commission. The wholesale cost of gas in Wyoming is generally among the lowest in the US, and is passed through to the consumer, dollar for dollar. The markup or gas margin is based on costs of operation, financing and a return on investment, and is approved by the PSC.
Census 2010 data for Pinedale showed about 1080 residences in town and a population of 2030. The Town and all of Sublette County grew by about 20% in the 1990's, and the energy boom has almost doubled the population since 2005. The city has about 1200 water taps on the system (the best indication of the number of occupied structures). Several hundred homes are grouped in rural subdivisions within 5 miles of town, and a healthy number of new homes are built each year.
Pinedale Natural Gas is committed to grow along with Pinedale in providing its residents and enterprises with clean, efficient Natural Gas.


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Is wife liable for husband's student loans?
Rules for student loans are different than regular loans
Ask a question.
Dear To Her Credit,
My husband is going for his bachelor's degree late in life (he is 40 now and just beginning). My question is about student loans. He is trying to expedite his degree so he can get a raise at work (he works at a university). He will get some of the tuition free and get some grants, but the rest is all on us. We will be paying for it either out of pocket or via student loans.
We are currently in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and paying that off, so the thought of more debt terrifies me, especially if he died. I am disabled. What responsibility would I have for his student loan in the event of his death? -- Marla
Dear Marla,
Probably none. Your liability for loans (other than student loans) taken out by your husband depends on whether you live in a community property state (Arizona, California, Louisiana, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Alaska has an opt-in community property law). In non-community property states, as long as you don't co-sign your husband's loan, you can't be held liable for them. But in community property states, you are generally responsible for your spouse's debts even if your name is not on them.
Fortunately, the rules for student loans are different.
If your husband takes out only federal education loans, you
don't have to worry. Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Fastweb.com and FinAid.org,
says, "Federal education loans are discharged upon death of the borrower."
If your husband takes out private student loans, however, it's more complicated. "Only two private student loans -- the Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan and the New York HESC NYHELPs loan -- are discharged upon the borrower's death," says Kantrowitz. "All other private student loans first attempt to collect from the borrower's estate." If your husband owns property or cash when he dies, the loan will reduce the amount you receive from the estate. But at least you won't be making payments on student loans for years.
If the private lender isn't paid in full by the estate, it will try to collect from the co-signer, if any. That's a good reason not to co-sign on your husband's student loans.
If your husband takes out private loans and you live in a community property state, all is not lost. "Most community property states have exceptions for debt incurred for education or training, treating it as separate debt unless the spouse co-signed the loans," says Kantrowitz. Laws vary from state to state, so it's always a good idea to seek the advice of a qualified attorney about your particular situation.
I think your husband's going back to finish his bachelor's degree is a wonderful idea. (And from my vantage point, 40 years of age is hardly "late in life"!) Don't just look at how much more your husband will make immediately after graduation. A college degree is not a path to an instant high salary. Rather, it opens up new opportunities for the rest of his life. Finishing college is one of the best investments a person can make.
This is also a good time to review your life insurance. Because you are disabled, your husband should have considerably more life insurance than you two would need otherwise. Buy enough life insurance to cover your debts and provide an income for you until retirement. Bankrate.com has a calculator to help you determine how much life insurance you need. With your husband only 40 years old, term life insurance premiums are quite reasonable, and they're a small price to pay for your peace of mind.
See related: Student loans in default: What are your options?, 4 steps to settling privately funded student loans, How to face a student loan debt disaster, Cure your defaulted student loan in six steps, Compare states' community property laws
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Here's one of my Flying Flower Girls in an angelic setting.
I love the words Always Believe. Everyone should have something to believe in - its what gives us hope.
The ATC shrine is by Lost Coast.
Happy Weekend,
Linda xx
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Always Believe
Posted by Linda Vincent at 19:58
Labels: ATCs, Lost Coast Stamps
7 comments:
- Chriss Rollins said...
awww she is beautiful Linda..
your work just bowls me over.
thanx for sharing
chriss x
- 26 April 2008 at 20:11
- sakazoke said...
She is gorgeous Linda. I have both stamps you used and i adore them as much as you do. Thank you for sharing.
- 26 April 2008 at 21:00
Hi Linda love the latest ATC the colour pink I love it and I also love the wise word's thank you for making us stop and think about what we believe in .
Have a good weekend love from sesga xx
- 26 April 2008 at 23:18
- Mandy C said...
love this, works VERY well with the shrine :-)
- 27 April 2008 at 07:00
- Rosie said...
Great work Linda - loving the shrine and beautifully painted.
- 27 April 2008 at 11:07
- Jaqi said...
Very Nice Linda, The words are lovely I agree. You are creating some lovely work, you should be proud, Jaqi x
- 27 April 2008 at 16:12
- Shashi Nayagam said...
Love the shrine it is lovely!
- 28 April 2008 at 17:50
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I'll be saving a good chunk of my conversation with Northeastern State coach Kenny Evans for Saturday's preview package, but here are some of the leftovers:
* Interestingly, Evans used UTSA coach Larry Coker as a sounding board when he took over at Northeastern in 2008. It was a pretty grim situation in Tahlequah, on and off the field. Not only had the Riverhawks not had a winning season in 10 years, 22 players were on academic suspension and another 28 had been saddled with misconduct violations.
"A whole lot of cultural changes needed to take place," he said.
Enter Coker, who advised Evans to eschew short cuts and build toward the future. After two lean seasons, the approach appeared to pay off last fall, when Northeastern State went 6-5. Despite starting "at least" 12 true freshmen in his first year, Evans resisted the urge to give Coker, who will start 15 freshmen in Saturday's game, any advice about how to deal with youngsters.
"Coach Coker is one of my idols," said Evans, who is 10-24 in his fourth season. "I followed what he told me that first year. I know he's followed the same model, so I know there are great things to come for UTSA football."
* All of UTSA's opponents are going to have a massive edge in experience for the forseeable future. But with several four-year starters, few will have a bigger advantage than the Riverhawks. They've got 220 games of starting experience — 244 including specialists — compared to likely zero for the Roadrunners. (Fullback Evans Okotcha played 10 games at Portland State in 2009, with no specification for starts.)
Not that Northeastern State is entirely veteran. True freshman Logan Andrews will start at outside linebacker. Evans said Andrews had never played in front of more than 500 people before last week's 43-0 victory over Bacone, let alone the tens of thousands expected at the Alamodome.
Which leads us to…
* Evans said his team is looking forward for the opportunity to play in front of such a large crowd, in what has to rank among the nicer facilities in college football. I don't believe this for a second, but he also said the Riverhawks aren't taking it personal that they've been lined up as a de facto homecoming opponent for UTSA's first game.
Having coached against Oklahoma and LSU regularly during his previous stint at North Texas, Evans has plenty of experience as the expected sacrificial lamb. (I say "expected" here because there's no guarantee UTSA is going to win. Indeed, if money was involved I'd peg Northeastern as the favorites based on their edge in experience.)
"I know that feeling," Evans said. "It's a little bit of the same situation here. I really believe our guys are excited about this opportunity to show they can play football. That's all you can ask. So I don't think our team looks at it like that."
* With no game film to study, Northeastern State will try to keep things basic on Saturday.
"We're preparing for everything," Evans said. "Of course, we've looked at things their coordinators have done at past places. But we're having to prepare more broadly, so wee're going to have to keep things simple and try to avoid mistakes. It's unusual. There will be things we see for the first time, and we know that. We'll have to adjust on the run."
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These poems, including those in Laughlin's inimitable "American French," include reveries and meditations, political and social observations, satires and his unique brand of interlingual echoing; they are light without being trivial, serious without growing weighty.
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"At an age advanced enough to be called 'venerable,' Laughlin is one of our youngest poets. What makes him young is his freshness, candor, insouciance and daring... He is a love poet in the tradition of Sappho, Catullus and Cavafy, but without their shadows."—NPR's Performance Today
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More than a week after Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains Ray and Suzanne Thompson arrived in Snohomish County, Wash., there are still almost two dozen people missing and at least 29 dead from the landslide that totaled the town of Oso.
While search and rescue teams trudge through a mixture of mud, sewage, chemicals and debris, friends and relatives of the victims are outside the perimeter, grieving and waiting.
"It's just such a difficult situation because that entire community is gone," Suzanne Thompson said Tuesday. "There's so much pain, so much heartache, so much grief."
The couple has deployed with the Rapid Response Team many times, from the Newtown, Conn., school shooting tragedy to the devastating 2011 tsunami that hit Japan. They're part of a team of crisis-trained chaplains ready to deploy at a moment's notice to offer spiritual and emotional care when disaster strikes.
From their current location at Oso Community Chapel in Arlington, about two miles from the site of the slide, the Thompsons can see crushing grief. But they also see a fierce determination among residents.
"These are small communities, and they're very self-sufficient people," Suzanne said. "They are diving in to help each other. Wherever they see a need within the community, they want to help. Everyone is very involved with the recovery process."
Since they arrived in Washington from their Southern California home, Ray and Suzanne have been working with a local pastor whose church has become a meeting center for residents to donate food and clothes, get access to WiFi and hear the latest news.
"We've tried to have chaplains there as much as we can, so if people want to pray there's someone there to pray with them," Suzanne said.
Ray recently met a young woman who was already dealing with other tragedies in her life before she lost several friends in the landslide.
"Just layer upon layer of need and grief," Ray said. "I had the opportunity to pray with her, and she just had tears rolling down her eyes. She was a believer, which is not all that common up here."
Ray has been told about 85 percent of people in the area of the mudslide are unchurched. Those who do know Christ are clinging to their faith more than ever.
"It was refreshing for me, as a chaplain, to hear that she had a relationship with the Lord," Ray said. "So many don't, and they're trying to go through all this grief and sorrow and pain by themselves. They don't have that cross that was given to us to lay our problems at the foot of."
Ray and Suzanne bring the love of Jesus wherever they go, as they seek to comfort the hurting. And they ask for continued prayers for residents, first responders and local pastors.
"Just that God would comfort those families that were affected," Suzanne said, "and that He would bring them peace and carry them through such a horrific time."


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Recent Edinburgh Capitals signing R Jay Berra admits losing influential defenceman Kyle Bigos to a season-ending knee injury is a huge blow ahead of the club's home-and-away double header with Coventry Blaze this weekend.
Caps travel to the West Midlands tomorrow before returning to host the Blaze at Murrayfield on Sunday (face off 5.30pm) and will do so without Bigos after the big American left last week's 5-4 penalty shot defeat to Fife Flyers midway through the second period of a pulsating Forth derby.
Berra, who scored his first Caps goal in what was Edinburgh 14th straight defeat, was signed last month from National Ice Hockey League side Blackburn Hawks after injuries prematurely ended the season of Edinburgh's Brandon Coccimiglio and player-coach Riley Emmerson. He said: "Kyle is a really effective defenceman. He's a big strong guy, who sees the ice well and every time you lose someone like that it's going to be a big blow.
"We were all disappointed with the end result (against Fife). It's never easy to lose in a shoot-out and we all thought we deserved more. Ever since I've been here we've been in every single game and we've put in so much effort, but just haven't managed to get over the line.
"That's a good Fife team, though, who have a really great chance of winning the Gardiner Conference. We played a good game against them so we're all remaining positive going into tomorrow's game at Coventry."
Berra, a Canadian forward who holds an Italian passport, played college hockey in America for four years before joining Blackburn, who play in the third tier of UK hockey where he posted 67 points in just 25 games to lie second in the NIHL scoring charts. The 25-year old admits the Blackburn move was a means to getting his foot in the door as he looked for interest from an Elite League club.
Berra added: "My agent was speaking to (Edinburgh Capitals co-owner) Scott Neil. They had a couple of injuries up here so I was able to come in and support them and I was happy about that.
"I have an Italian passport and my original plan after college was to play in Italy this season but, when we couldn't find anything, my agent suggested I play in Blackburn, get myself into the UK and wait for an opportunity in the Elite League to see if it was somewhere I could fit into and enjoying playing in. There are a lot of good players who play here to a very high level. Every game is a real challenge and I'm enjoying both my hockey and the city of Edinburgh. I actually had the chance to travel up here earlier in the year for a weekend visit when I was with Blackburn and I loved it. I was looking to come back again anyway, so to get this opportunity has been great. I love it here."


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Marking Milestones
Put on your party hats folks, as this week we celebrate a pair of anniversaries. One is a British icon, the other is a legend of our own.
At the recent Geneva International Motor Show, Jaguar kicked off a series of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of their legendary E-type. Jag returned to the sight of the original launch in 1961: the Restaurant Hotel du Parc des Eaux-Vives. Senior executives of Jaguar owners, the Tata Group were on hand to retrace that original driving loop in classic E-types. Produced until 1974, through three different series, the E-type remains the quintessential Jaguar.
MIKE O'DRISCOLL: The E-type's such a special car. You know, in so many ways it's the Spirit of Jaguar. It's one cool car, iconic, sporting, superbly fast. It's a wonderful machine, it's a head turner. And even to this day 50 years on, it turns heads.
Back to home, it's also a big year for America's iconic off-road brand: Jeep. Not only is the Jeep Grand Cherokee our Drivers' Choice pick for Best Large Utility, but sales are up, and Jeep is the first domestic brand to reach 1 million fans on Facebook. Now it's time for Jeep to celebrate their 70th year of production. And to that, they've unveiled special 70th Anniversary Editions of each model in its line-up.
Ranging from the $23,000 Jeep Patriot all the way up to the $36,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, all will feature special wheels and trim, both inside and out. From its General Purpose military debut in 1940, to the civilian Willys-Overland models that begin in 1945, through ownership by Kaiser, AMC, and the Chrysler Group, Jeep continues to strengthen it's "rough and ready, go anywhere" image.


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Bringing fresh water to a remote area in the Philippines has opened the door to share living water. When Life Resource Foundation graduates Bebot*, Inday,* Dudong* and Yeye* moved to an impoverished area on a small island at the Southern end of Mindanao, they had to walk two hours to get fresh water! The well they brought to this isolated area served to earn a hearing for the Gospel.
The Filipino missionary team of Bebot, Inday, Dudong and Yeye has seen 14 from this community
trust Christ for their salvation and several have been baptized! The team continues to live and work
in this remote area.
To read more about the LRF, see http://christar.org/life-resource-foundation.html.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Reaching Filipino Muslims with Living Water
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Puyallup, WA Market
May 10-11, 2019 - Washington State Fairgrounds
Our next market will be May 10-11, 2019. We will be returning to the Showplex at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Parking and entrance will be in Blue lot.
Here is the granddaddy of all the vintage/artisan shows in the area....The Great Junk Hunt, taking place at the Washington State Fairgrounds with 50,000 square feet of incredible JuNK, it's the BIGGEST event of its kind in Western Washington.
The Great Junk Hunt is a gathering of ... hand-picked vendors selling their best junkin' goods. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, vintage inspired, re-purposed, handmade and much more. Lots of vendors, more junk, and more fun await the keen-eyed junker.
Voted top traveling vintage market in the USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
Named one of the Top 15 Flea Markets in America by Romantic Homes Magazine!
Listed as a must attend Flea Market in America by Flea Market Decor magazine!
Early Bird Shopping:
Friday night (May 10th) from 6pm to 9pm ($20)
Purchase tickets ahead ONLINE to get in at 5:30pm.
Tickets will be available to purchase at the door ($20) at 6pm
Early bird tickets get you in both Friday night and Saturday
Entrance at Blue Gate
General Admission:
Saturday (May 11th) from 10am to 4pm ($8)
Entry $8
Tickets available at the door only ($8)
Kids 12 and under are free
Entrance at Blue Gate
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Here are some links about, for or on renting a villa or an apartment or a house in Italy for 90 days or less:
- 5 Tips For Renting A Villa In Italy – "Inspired by tales of expats on Italy's Grand Tour during the the 18th and 19th centuries to the modern dream-come-true of Frances Mayes renovating and living in a Tuscan villa, many travelers yearn for the experience of renting a villa in Italy. If you're considering an Italian villa rental, here are five quick tips to make sure the rental experience goes as smoothly as possible:" – 04/27/2012 07:49 am ET | Updated – "About Us" – Source: The HUFFINGTON POST – " Inform • Inspire • Entertain • Empower" – Edition: U.S.
- How-To Tips for Renting an Apartment in Europe – "Renting an apartment for your European vacation — whether in a Tuscan villa, French farmhouse, or a flat just above the bustle of London — can make a lot of sense for certain travelers. If you're one of them, the following tips can help smooth the way for a great stay." – By Rick Steves – "About Rick" – Source: Found in the Sleeping & Eating portion within the Travel Tips section on Rick Steves' EUROPE – "Tour Operator, Travel Guides & Information"
- Short-Term Apartment Rentals in Italy: 6 Top Tips – July 23, 2012 – "ABOUT US: BLOG" – "ABOUT" – Source: Found in the Travel Tips section on WALKS OF ITALY Blog – "Free Italy travel tips, advice, news, updates, and ideas for any vacation to Bella Italia!" on the WALKS OF ITALY – "TAKE WALKS WITH FRIENDS." – "With small groups on all our tours, you're in for a much more friendly experience."
- Tips For Renting Vacation Apartments Or Homes In Italy And Beyond – ". . . If you want to spend a week or more in any one town or city in Italy, you've probably considered renting a furnished apartment. Below you'll find some tips for navigating the selection process and making the most of your experience." – on – by Dave Seminara – "About" – Source: GADLING – "Travel Blog | News, Stories, Deals, and Tips"
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- FlipKey Italy – "Italy Rentals from $42 p/n. Book Securely or Inquire Online Now" – "About FlipKey" – Source: FlipKey by tripadvisor® – "Find the perfect vacation rental"
- Gira! Italian Vacation Rentals – "Rent an Italian vacation villa, farmhouse or apartment - it's easy!" – "About Us" – Source: www.italyrentals.com – ""
- Italy Vacation Rentals & Short Term Rentals - Airbnb – "Rent from people in Italy from $29/night. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Belong anywhere with Airbnb." – "About" – Source: airbnb – "Book homes from local hosts in 191+ countries and experience a place like you live there."
- Villas in Italy – "Find your perfect Italian holiday rental – Relax on the beaches of Sardinia or explore the historical delights of Florence and Rome from the luxury of your own villa or apartment." – "" – "About us" – Source: clickstay – "Formerly Villarenters" – "Villa holidays - 1000s of villas, apartments and holiday rentals worldwide "
- VRBO® - Italy Vacation Rentals – "(111,198 rentals)" – "How to book" – Source: VRBO® AKA Vacation Rentals by Owner® – "Part of the HomeAway® Family"
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- Renting & Living in Italy: Everything You Need to Know – "International Living has produced a comprehensive report on Living in Italy. Everything you need to know about Italy, whether you are interested in Living, Retiring or Renting Real Estate in Italy...or just want to learn more about the country. Simply provide your email below to receive the Free Report. You'll also receive a free subscription to our International Living Postcards - a daily e-letter that explores living, traveling and investing in Italy and other exciting countries around the world." – "About" – Source: International Living – "has been helping people retire overseas for more than 30 years. So if you're new to the idea of retiring abroad, you'll find everything you need to know here."
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- Source: YouTubeIT – "Language: English • Country: Italy"
- Italian Villas For Rent - Type of Vacation Rentals in Italy – "Designed for first renters, the video explains the type of vacation rentals available in Italy, as well as, the different levels of comfort and quality. Examples of each type of property are presented with actual villa and apartment photos." – Uploaded on Jan 30, 2009 – by: Italian Villas
- Luxury villas in Italy for Rent – "Selective Retreats collection of luxury villa rentals in Italy is located in Amalfi Coast, Marches, Lazio, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany and Umbria." – Uploaded on Jul 19, 2011 – by: Selective Retreats
- Luxury Villa Rentals Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Villa Florence 01 – "Florence is the magical getaway in Tuscany; full of heritage of the Renaissance with incredible art and architecture. Luxury Villa Rentals Expert Sabrina picked 5 fantastic Luxury Villa Rentals Italy that are located in Florence. From luxury retreats with views of the Dome and Giotto's Tower near Piazzale Michelangelo to the Chianti Valley. There is a great way to catch a breeze while admiring the Beauty of Florence from above or you can choose to stay in the city exploring and walking every streets that have their own stories to tell." – Published on Nov 5, 2015 – by: Sabrina Piccinin
- Steve's Travel Tips #14 - Renting a Villa – "Ever wonder how to navigate the world of villa rentals? Steve offers his tips. Get travel advice and hear the insightful commentary of Steve Perillo, CEO of Perillo Tours one of the most popular tour providers from America to Italy for over 65 years." – Published on Aug 23, 2013 – by: steveperillotips
- VILLA LAVANDA - Luxury Villa Rental - Siena, Tuscany, Italy – "Villa Lavanda is a 6-bedroom home situated in a splendid hillside position with breathtaking views of Tuscan vineyards, quiet olive groves and lush woodlands. This magical setting, in the heart of Tuscany south of Siena, is an ideal retreat for families who value authentic Italian culture, stunning scenery and undisturbed privacy. " – Published on Aug 12, 2015 – by; La Dolce Toscana
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- Info about, for or on resources for individuals considering a move to Italy – PART 2 *, dated, Wednesday, April 08, 2015
- Info about, for or on resources for individuals considering a move to Italy – PART 1 *, dated, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
- Info on Lease, Rental Contracts or Agreements for housing in Italy *, dated, Friday, June 08, 2007
- Info about Property and Real Estate terms used in Italy *, dated, Friday, May 04, 2007
- Info on Housing & Rentals for Italy *, dated, Tuesday, April 03, 2007
* = Blog entry has been updated.
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That's it for Sunday, 16 October 2016: domenica, 16 ottobre 2016
Ciao, Ben
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Today's quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.
"Vai con fiducia nella direzione dei tuoi sogni. Vivi la vita che hai immaginato."
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
When you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy
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