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The Tablets of Light – A Review by Hercules Invictus
The Tablets of Light, channeled and co-authored by Danielle Rama Hoffman, is not a book in the usual sense of the word. It looks like a book, is structured and can be read like one, but it is not a standard terrestrial document with a clear beginning, middle or end.
It is instead a timeless invitation to connect with Source itself, plus an opportunity to experience yourself as a multidimensional being interacting with other multidimensional beings (most notably Thoth) on a multidimensional level.Thoth was called Hermes and Mercury by my Greco-Roman ancestors and as Trismegistus (the Thrice Great) he is the ultimate Revelator of the Western Mystery Tradition.
There is a wealth of information contained between the covers, including thought-provoking insights on Unity Consciousness,Wholeness, Oracular Vision, Genius, Creativity, Evolution, Light, our innate Divinity and our unique reasons for incarnating in the here and now.
Simple exercises are scattered throughout The Tablets of Light and serve to further immerse you into Thoth's level of reality. Thoth's style is personal, welcoming and conversational. It subtly draws you in and before you know it you're there… a Being of Light in the company of other Beings of Light.
Time, space and the distinctions between our Inner and Outer awareness all cease to be and there is only ISness itself. Quite an experience! And a personal invitation is issued to all to partner with the Thrice-Great by awakening our own Divine Self and actively engaging in fulfilling our Divine Mission.
Needless to say, I will be visiting Thoth through the Portal of this tome, and eventually its companion volumes The Temples of Light and The Council of Light throughout my ongoing Theurgic journey.
Hercules Invictus
Note: Thoth and Danielle were gracious enough to grant us a personal interview. It has been posted in this issue of TMH.
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According to the 2017 version of the Global Communication Index (GCI) issued annually by Huawei , digitally developed and digitally developing countries continue to record strong economic growth and are allocating more investments to support ICT, while less developed countries have low growth rates , Which greatly increases the digital divide between the countries of the world.
Huawei reviewed the results of the fourth edition of the "Global Telecommunication Index" on the sidelines of its participation in the Summit of the Leaders of the Telecommunications Industry 2017. The report compares the achievements of 50 countries in the process of digital transformation with 40 different criteria covering five of the most important areas affecting In providing technologies such as broadband networks, data centers, cloud services, mega data, and Internet stuff technology.
Countries can digitize their economies by allocating investments in support of these five important technologies. Through central planning, communication can be improved and the positive growth of local economies will be supported by the potential of the ICT sector.
Commenting on the results of this year's index, Sami Nashwan, Vice President of Strategy at Huawei Middle East, said: "The GCI report measures the relationship between the volume of ICT investments and the growth rate of GDP. The indicator shows that every $ 1 increase in investments to support ICT infrastructure is offset by an increase of US $ 3 in current GDP growth rate and US $ 3.70 by 2020, and jumps in 2025 to 5% American dollar. These results provide a clear indication of the importance of increasing ICT investments, while reflecting that countries that invest in the ICT sector are gaining cumulative benefits over time, with double positive impacts and an opportunity to outperform competition and thus increase the digital divide Among countries ".
The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia maintain the top position in telecommunications in the Arab world. According to the GCI of 2017, the world is making significant progress in the digital economy. This year's index rose by four percentage points compared to 2015. This year's report also shows that ICT has become the driving force behind the economic development process. Based on the results of the assessment of 50 countries that contribute to 90% of the world's GDP and the population is 78% of the world population.
It is worth mentioning that the index has evaluated the achievements of 50 countries, including 16 countries from the leading countries in the field of technology, 21 countries of technology support countries and 13 countries starting in this field. These groups reflect the progress that countries are making in the process of digital transformation. Most of the leading countries with a GDP of up to $ 50,000 each consist of developed economies that are constantly seeking to support the user's digital experience based on massive data and Internet Internet technology to provide smarter and more efficient communities.
Supporting countries with a GDP per capita of US $ 15,000 are focused on increasing demand for ICT to facilitate digitization and economic development. Start-up countries with a GDP of US $ 3,000 each provide key pillars of ICT infrastructure and seek to provide more ICT solutions and services to give individuals access to the digitizing age.
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I don't know why I do these things for father. The next time he has a notion to have anything brought to or said more than a day's ride from the manor I'll make him send Jarret or Willem. Both of my useless brothers would benefit from a trip or two into the world.
At least the company has been decent. I can think of many companions who are worse on the eye than old Hawthorne's daughter. Carries all the graces, as well. Not that I'd expect less – not from that family – it's just always a surprise when someone else actually fulfills their promise. I might wind up not having to do everything myself on this god-forsaken trek into nowhere.
Fair enough, the company HAD been decent. I'd been trying not to think about them so thank you for bringing up a sore subject. I have to wonder, really, if those two had anything to do with the fate of the soldiers we came across. From what I could see there were more than wolves fighting with those men, and they showed up most "conveniently". They certainly jumped on their writs quick enough,once the idea of coin came up. I have a mind to make sure they get as little as possible for their trouble (they sure as hell aren't getting a slice of whatever's in this box). And if that one-eyed, hog-faced, mutt-blooded, imbecilic piece of horseflesh looks at Lanna like that again….. well, it has another eye to lose. At least the little one can keep his teeth together.
You know, this really wouldn't be a bad tavern whatsoever if it weren't for all the bloody screaming. Seriously, the mutton's quite good. If you want to dress up meat, look to an old peasant woman. They spend so much time needing to make shit meat edible that when they have something nice like this it can really shine. Are you sure you don't want another bite? You're looking a bit peaked. Ale? No? Suit yourself.
Where was I? Oh yes, the screaming. Do you think it will ever stop? How bloody long does removing a child from a woman take? Speaking of blood, there's quite a lot of it on the floor. Oh, right. That's yours. Inconsiderate of you. That little girl is going to have to clean it up and that'll be a messy job. But then, you did try to keep Lady Hawthorne from performing her noble duty. And you HAD THE FUCKING GALL TO RAISE A BLADE TO YOUR BETTER. So I guess I have to expect that your brains would've fallen out of your skull sooner or later anyway.
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New Nokia N8 owners may consider mobile recycling
There are now less than three weeks until some customers receive the new Nokia N8 device, which could persuade some to recycle their used mobile phone.
Asavin Wattanajantra, writing for CNET UK, explains Vodafone will ship the handset to customers who have pre-ordered it on October 22nd.
This could mean thousands of models across the country are soon to be redundant, with mobile recycling one way some may choose to dispose of their phone in a green way.
Such an option also comes with a cash incentive, which could be put towards paying for the first month or two of using the Nokia N8.
The author notes the BlackBerry Torch is another new release this month, offering "lashings of features".
For those who do not fancy signing up to a deal for the N8, this could be an equally-exciting upgrade.
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One of the great tricks we've learnt over the years is how to adapt recipes according to our current level of poverty. Finances in the creative sphere are unpredictable, and when payments are overdue it's great to be able to whip up a healthy meal from what's lurking in the back of the cupboard.
It's safe to say that this is the only recipe I can think of where ketchup can stand in for chilli peppers and coriander without the result being total carnage. In fact, if you're looking for sweetness instead of heat it's actually a far better option. This is a real 'dress it up / dress it down' recipe, and either way it tastes great. I know, it's culinary blasphemy, but it seems to work.
Seriously. Try it.
1-2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2-4 peppers (any colour) deseeded and cut into strips
400g tin plum tomatoes, chopped
4 eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
2 mild green chillis, deseeded and finely chopped
handful of fresh coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1 mild green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
1. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan over a medium to high heat and cook the onion, garlic, pepper strips and chilli pepper(s) until the onion is golden but not brown. This should take 10-15 minutes.
2. Add the tinned tomatoes and ketchup (if using) and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken and the peppers are soft but not soggy.
3. Stir in the chopped coriander, if using.
4. Make four small dips in the sauce and break in your eggs. Cook over a medium heat until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft (the best part of this meal is the egg yolk running into the vegetables when you cut them...yum). If you like life a little more predictable, you can stick them in a preheated oven at 180C (350F, Gas Mark 4) for 12-14 minutes.
5. Serve on their own or with warmed pitta. Fabulous, easy, cheap.


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Trump held a rare, unannounced Oval Office meeting with Klimkin after a meeting with Lavrov, who earlier on May 10 met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the State Department.
"Yesterday, on the same day, I had meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Pavlo Klimkin. LETS MAKE PEACE!," Trump tweeted.
Yesterday, on the same day- I had meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the FM of Ukraine, Pavlo Klimkin.#LetsMakePeace! pic.twitter.com/SPiIrJqI6G- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 11 травня 2017 р.
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Susan Meiselas has created a pretty cool 4D website. Take a look and explore…it's a little awkward to navigate at first, but it's worth it. Also, dont forget to have your speakers turned up!
Side note, I've been publishing all of my work/writings over on my individual page for the past few weeks; there are some good PDF's at the bottom of the page for those interested…
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The Kfar Saba—Columbus Partnership is offering a home away from home to Columbus youths who are in Israel for various long-term programs (3 months to one year).
With the goal of strengthening the ties between young people in Columbus and in Kfar Saba, the program offers a home away from home among hosting families for weekends, Jewish festivals and holidays.
The main goal of the program is to bring together young people in the Partnership cities, in the hope of strengthening ties to Judaism through the development of meaningful interpersonal ties.
Last year, about 30 young people from Columbus participated in various programs in Israel: Masa, IDF, yeshivas, midrashas and aliyah.
Before arriving in Israel, initial contact is made with them by contact people in Columbus, which constitutes the basis for the participation of young people in the program. On arriving in Israel, individual contact is maintained through the contact person in Kfar Saba, who invites the young people to take part in joint events, arranges for hosting families for them on weekends and holidays and assists in any day-to-day challenges they may encounter.


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A Short History of the Music Evolution
Music had begun even way before civilizations existed. During the Medieval period, only those with royal pedigree and who belonged to the upper class had the privilege of listening to music through their own musicians, whom they could summon at their beck and call. Meanwhile, the peasants also yearned to have access to this; therefore after countless revolutions all over the world, anyone was fortunate enough to hear songs through street musicians, lounge brass bands, and even through vinyl spun on gramophones.
In the early 80's, during the rage of MTV, "teased" hairdos, shoulder pads, and neon getups, people used to listen to Michael Jackson, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and those iconic artists through cassette tapes played on humongous stereos known as "Boom Boxes." And in the early 90's or what was known as the "Grunge era" (all thanks to grunge band Nirvana's front man, Kurt Cobain), teens became more rebellious which led them to even have the tendency to complain about everything, such as lugging stuff that's heavy. This then led scientists to cook up something much lighter and more compact for adolescents to "carry their music"; thus, the birth of the "Walkman."
The Walkman (created by the Japanese tech juggernaut, Sony); became so popular that it became one of the most iconic gadgets in that era. People from all walks of life, from teens listening to grunge bands to adults tuning in to romantic ballads, toted their Walkmans to school, to work, and even to the grocery store. This gadget was so handy and affordable that the sales of cassettes of bands and solo singers shot through the roof.
But years after the new millennium, electronics companies came up with something fresh and new; thus, the birth of the "CD player." CDs, which were known to have the ability to store more songs, became the perfect alternative to the once-popular cassette tapes and since Walkmans did not have the ability to play these, the CD player then became the "ultimate and hipper" replacement. Techies and wannabe-techies alike stormed the shelves when this new gadget was launched.
Yet people began to demand more innovation in portable music players. Listeners complained that these CDs were too fragile and some even cost much more than the old bar-shaped cassette. As a result of this mild uprising, IT forms raced to cook up another "technological wonder" that could satisfy the insatiable craving of music-lovers; hence, the birth of the "MP3 players." These MP3 players were then offered in a wide range of sizes, colors, and storage capabilities. Some could even be as small as a USB stick, and some could store up to a thousand songs. And since these players did not require people to tote along their music collection of CDs, it was the most practical replacement for the older music players- both the Walkman and the CD player.
As MP3 players started to enter the market, Apple CEO Steve Jobs (the genius behind the now popular MacBook, iPads, and iPhones) felt that there should be a more worthy portable music player that could be as iconic as the old ones; something with a name that everyone would know and would never forget. With this in mind, his company then concocted what we all now as the iconic "iPod." This miniscule and portable device came like a "tsunami" over the whole music scene, whether local or international. And since both musicians and music-lovers are very much satisfied, it seems that the iPod is here to stay for a very long time.


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This is the treasury that Rebecca created last week for Lisa from NouveauTique that won the drawing for this week's Treasured Shop of the Week:
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21 Jul 2017 19:24:43
Hi guys, sorry to re-open old topics but I don't know a lot about the VVD tapping up scenario. I understand it was utterly embarrassing and Liverpool are completely in the wrong but what actually happened? (not trying to say that they didn't do anything wrong I just don't know) . It's obviously put Southampton in a very difficult situation especially with VVD now "striking", I feel we will sign him but it's unfair that we will potentially get the player we want after illegally approaching. Thoughts? Thanks for any replies.
Nathan :)
{Ed002's Note - I would avboid any use of the word "strike" given what was suggested by an ex-player still paid for work by LFC. Potential serious can of worms.}
1.) 21 Jul 2017 22:08:31
Of course. Thanks.
2.) 21 Jul 2017 22:11:29
Aldridge gets paid to open his mouth, seriously?
{Ed002's Note - He does not get paid to suggest a professional contracted to another club should go on strike to force a move to Liverpool. Or does he?}
3.) 21 Jul 2017 22:45:26
I would seriously hope not. 😝
I thought it was embarrassing and an unprofessional thing to say at the time. Things might have been different pre Bosman but I would have thought times would have moved on.
4.) 22 Jul 2017 00:25:43
So this is all Aldridges fault? 😂 VVD is a grown ass man, who wants a move away from Southampton to join liverpool, he made it clear that's what he wanted and then southampton go crying to the FA, therefore blocking his move! Sham of a club! I can't blame him wanting out! Respect works both ways!
5.) 22 Jul 2017 03:20:01
Does any body think that Aldridge was told to ay that?
19 Jul 2017 10:18:03
I really hope this bid rejection, if it is true, isn't the end of any chance of signing Keita. Really think he would make a difference and plus stupidly got my hopes up. I can't see anyone else available if he doesn't come who'd be just as good, but you never know.
1.) 19 Jul 2017 10:52:00
I'd go upto 70 million including add ons. RBl may want a major portion of the transfer fee upfront which is a bigger problem with this deal. Keita really is going to have to put in a TR or I can see us abandoning his pursuit totally. And there is next to no chance of us signing keita next summer, so Klopp and FSG now have a big decision on their hands.
2.) 19 Jul 2017 10:57:10
I would bid anything that will land Keita. He will give us many more CL places in future something for which we are actually spending today!
11 Jul 2017 17:11:14
Hi guys, Any news on Sakho? I've seen pictures and videos of him back in training, he looks like he's trying to fight back into the side. This combined with a lack of movement from over teams to sign him suggests to me he might stay. I'm probably just being too optimistic though.
{Ed002's Note - Klopp doesn't want him and the club are trying hard to sell him. There has been interest but the asking price is an issue.}
1.) 11 Jul 2017 17:48:57
Is he training with the first team again?
2.) 11 Jul 2017 18:32:56
Sure I read somewhere yesterday that he is being made to train alone away from the squad. If correct then that speaks volumes.
3.) 11 Jul 2017 18:33:03
He was training on his own a couple of days ago.
4.) 11 Jul 2017 18:57:21
Just to clarify in pictures videos etc I mentioned, he was always alone.
5.) 11 Jul 2017 20:05:50
We probably should drop the price for him to make sure he ends up gone. Don't want to be stuck with him for another season.
08 Jul 2017 23:15:29
Mirror reporting that VVD is unhappy and wants his "dream" move to LFC and as a result is refusing to talk to the media.
1.) 08 Jul 2017 23:49:08
He should have refused to talk to opposition managers and he might have a chance of his move 😎.
2.) 09 Jul 2017 04:17:57
Think this will drag out well into August. No pre-season for VVD if he does join, but a deal of around 60 million seems plausible imo.
28 Aug 2017 11:59:17
It'll be an interesting few days that's for sure.
27 Aug 2017 12:55:25
Can we swap him for Reina? (Joking) Should have never let him go.
07 Aug 2017 18:08:04
I wouldn't take twitter as fact unfortunately.
28 Jul 2017 22:42:36
Dissapointing. But life goes on!
19 Jul 2017 13:08:05
I don't hate the idea of Muller in a Liverpool shirt. However l do hate the idea of a possible outgoing as a result of the incoming.
29 Aug 2017 18:07:41
That'd be great thanks. What colour?
15 Aug 2017 12:09:34
We need a matic type player. As well as a coutinho replacement.
15 Aug 2017 12:08:59
Ward should be given a chance.
15 Aug 2017 12:07:21
I think wait till the end of the window before claiming this has been a bad window. I'll remain optimistic.
15 Aug 2017 12:04:01
Watching Hendos press conference it was much more casually said then suggested. It seemed more a passing comment.


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(The opinions are of mine, and mine alone and should not be followed if said person chooses not to. This post was not deemed to be offensive but thought provoking)
What is it? A term I coined (maybe) which is sort of like being a realist and optimist at the same time. It is something you need to be when tragedy strikes because if everybody is just moping and sobbing then your going nowhere. Not to sound harsh but you learn from the mistakes and misfortunes of others so I'm not saying put a positive spin on things I'm just saying think about it. Is it necessary for you to be morbidly upset? What upsets me is that if people get upset when they hear about people they don't know… Then why aren't they upset all the time? Why don't we constantly cry on every single human being every second? If we did we would be living in a depressed world that in doesn't involve anything but sadness. Nobody wants that… NOBODY!
It's ok to be upset but not shut your whole life down just because of one thing. "The death of one is a tragedy but the death of a million is a statistic" shouldn't be true. All deaths are a tragedy, it's how you handle it that counts. Do you get on with depression? Work? No you get on with your life feeling sympathy and empathetic for those who have tragedy stricken. Because if we don't get on with life, we would not be living.


text: This is something of a cheeky request, but I'm trying to make my website as cross-platform compatible as possible, and a Mac user has emailed me saying she can't view my site correctly. Could those of you on Macs point your browsers (no matter what they may be) at http://www.mark-reynolds.co.uk and let me know if you can view it correctly or not? At which point, a quick bit of info about your system and browser would be appreciated. I realise these forums aren't quite intended for Mac users to perform public services, but I hope to appeal to your better, more nicely designed, natures


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It is often remarked that most children, and even toddlers, find digital technology – such as tablet computers and apps – intuitive and easy to use. They have no fear. They just seem to 'get it' and get on with it. But what about children with special needs who may have learning difficulties and/or poor motor control? Minecraft, for example, may be way beyond them, but there must surely be digital education tools out there that these children can enjoy and learn from at home or in a classroom environment, and yet I know specialist primary school teachers who struggle to find good educational software to use.
This then is my first attempt at finding and compiling a list of compiled lists of the top digital educational apps available for children with special needs. I hope that it serves as a starting point for teachers out there but please let me know – using the comments section below – of any better lists or any educational software you would recommend and I'll update this page in the coming weeks and months.
After trying numerous search terms here are the top 10 resources I found:
- The Educational App Store – a hand-picked and categorised list of special education apps that the authors feel are appropriate for users with learning difficulties
- Common Sense Media special needs guide – categorised lists of apps that have been "recommended and tested by field experts"
- The Best Apps for Kids: Special Education Apps – provides star ratings
- Free 'must have' iPad Apps for Special Education – produced by TCEA, the Association of Educators
- Spectronics: Apps for Special Education – a list of "specifically designed" SEN apps or ones used "effectively with students with diverse learning needs"
- The Journal's list of 'The Top 10 iPad Apps for Special Education' – includes some other interesting recommendations in the comments section
- The One Place for Special Needs – claims to "break down the best of the apps by skill set so you can easily find and buy apps that most benefit your child"
- The Educational Technology and Mobile Learning blog – a categorised list of apps they "would recommend for teachers and parents of kids with learning disabilities"
- BridgingApps – a list of apps "reviewed using standards-based assessment tools"
- SEN Teacher resources – "printables, specialist links, free software downloads and search tools for all types and levels of special and remedial education"
Requirements for Special Educational Needs Apps
So what makes a good interactive digital education software for children with special needs? Here, based on chats with a teacher friend of mine, are some suggestions for desirable features:
- Simple layout
- Very few (if any) words, unless it is a word game
- Simple imagery
- Instant feedback
- Engaging content
- Tasks that only require basic motor skills (not precise drag-and-drop mouse skills!)
- Works on any device, including, and especially, interactive white boards
Watch this nice introductory video from Common Sense Media below.
Educational software: My motivation for this blog post
Why am I interested in this subject? Well I used to be a web accessibility consultant, I've worked extensively in the Education sector, and I have continued to be involved in the digital participation community in Scotland since I moved here from England. But the main reason is that a close friend of mine is a primary school teacher who works with children with special needs and she is constantly on the lookout for new tools she can use with her class. My company has developed a simple spelling app for her which has been a big hit with her kids and we plan to open source this educational software in the near future. We usually work on interactive apps and websites for universities so this is a bit of a departure for us, and we're doing it for free, but no other job has given us more satisfaction.
As for this blog post, it is for a project I'm doing as part of my studies for The ADBL Executive Diploma in Digital Business, but hopefully someone out there will find it useful!


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Friday, 20 December 2013
Is it MAD to improve Ramsgate?
7 comments:
- Barry James said...
obviously Mr TS hasn't timed this properly as it is quicker to use the relief road.
- 20 December 2013 at 18:00
- William Epps said...
I think he meant by train, Barry, which is a bit tricky up the relief road!
Young Will's view on Ramsgate seems to confirm the popular opinion of folk in that town, that Margate is where all TDC's money is spent.
- 20 December 2013 at 18:43
- Peter Checksfield said...
To be fair, Margate Station's forecourt is in more need of a refurbishment than Ramsgate's.
- 20 December 2013 at 19:34
- Ken Gregory said...
Peter...Margate is being done as well!!
- 20 December 2013 at 19:35
- Peter Checksfield said...
Yes Ken, I'm aware of that. Not sure that I can see anything wrong with Ramsgate's current forecourt though... any particular issues you have with it?
- 20 December 2013 at 20:34
- Barry James said...
confused so people will drive out from Ramsgate through cliffsend village to get to Manston Parkway when no one knows where Parkway will be built assuming it ever will.
- 20 December 2013 at 21:06
- Ken Gregory said...
Peter, Ramsgate is not 'user friendly' ie difficult for pedestrians...the proposed plans will help the walking public.
- 20 December 2013 at 21:44


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Dan Vs. – New Flash Animated Series on The Hub
Earlier this month, a new Flash-animated series premiered on The Hub. Dan Vs. is the creation of Dan Mandel and Chris Pearson. The premise goes like this: "Dan thinks the whole world is against him. Maybe it is, and maybe it isn't — not even his laid-back friend Chris is totally sure. Maybe Dan's just imagining it all." My good friend Matt Danner, in the Supervising Producer role, is leading the Flash-animation charge with his stateside crew, and the team at Big Star in South Korea is animating as well. The show airs on Saturdays at 9pm. Here's the trailer:
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Named after the Dutch explorer Adriaen Block, Block Island is located off the coast of Rhode Island and is home to some 1,000 residents. One of The Nature Conservancy's "Last Great Places," the island offers restaurants, scenic hiking trails, lighthouses to explore, a working animal farm, and various lodging options scattered throughout the countryside.
After a 9:30 AM ferry ride from Narragansett, we arrived at the heart of "downtown" Block Island and immediately began to explore the shops.
Multiple stores and restaurants placed a focus on four-legged animals such as cats. The photograph above shows just a few of the products offered in the shops. Another store was named "Peppered Cat," and there was even a pub called the "Yellow Kittens Tavern"!
The Empire Theater, constructed in 1882, offers a selection of movies for visitors and residents to enjoy. It originally operated as a roller skating rink and began playing silent movies in the 1900s.
In addition to cars, mopeds and bicycles were available to rent. We opted for a Jeep to make traveling around the island a bit easier and ensure we could reach attractions on time.
Taken from the road, this image depicts the beautiful Spring House Hotel. A Block Island historic landmark, the hotel offers views of the Atlantic Ocean, as shown below.
We ate lunch at Rebecca's, a quaint seafood restaurant located on the main road. The prices were relatively reasonable for Block Island (some of the restaurants are very expensive with a typical meal priced at $20). I ordered the Santa Fe Chicken Wrap with Guacamole. The wrap was filling yet deviated from the typical greasy food one might expect near the beach. In addition to wraps and sandwiches, Rebecca's offers burgers, lobster rolls, seafood dinners, and salads.
Though Block Island real estate is undoubtedly expensive, taking a drive past its homes is an attraction in itself. The photo below is of a resident's backyard—note the stone sheep and stunning view!
During the drive, it was impossible not to notice some of the unique (and often hidden) features along the streets. A New Yorker with a slightly cynical streak, I would never think to use the "honor system" and trust tourists to pay for their own lemonade, yet this photograph reminded me it's okay to occasionally let my guard down.
The first stop on our drive was the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1973 and home to the North Light, the first of two lighthouses we visited on the trip. Built in 1867, the North Light was sold for one dollar in 1984 to New Shoreham and is made of brown granite. This lighthouse actually uses solar power and the help of a wind generator to operate.
After a windy drive in our green Jeep, we arrived at the second stop——the Southeast Light, situated on Mohegan Bluffs. Made a National Historic Landmark in 1997, the lighthouse was constructed from brick, concrete and granite. It is modeled after the Gothic architectural style.
Though every attraction on Block Island has something new and exciting to offer, my favorite was Abrams' Animal Farm, also known as the 1661 Farm and Gardens. Across the street from The 1661 Inn, the farm is home to a variety of animals, including emus, camels, pigs, alpacas, and yaks.
An emu slyly sneaks through my shot.
An imposing yak munches on a well-deserved piece of fruit.
One animal in particular caught my eye. Wallace, a blond Scottish Highland steer, was friendly…
…and very curious about the unfamiliar object I was pointing at him!
After some time at the animal farm, another shop caught my interest. North Light Fibers, a micro yarn mill and store located in the middle of Abrams' Animal Farm, produces high quality yarn wholly produced on Block Island. They work with the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, which teaches elderly and visually impaired citizens knitting and weaving skills, as well as Zene-Za-Zena (Women-for-Women), an organization aiding women in countries such as Bosnia.
Getting to the mill, however, was not as straightforward as it may seem. I was instructed to trek through a field of curious alpacas to reach North Light Fibers, which provided an opportunity to get up close and personal with these animals.
Once inside, I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity of products offered, from skeins to kits to handmade merchandise. The yarn is expensive—165 yards' worth of one blend cost $39—but the opportunity to purchase what cannot be found elsewhere was difficult to pass up. I bought a skein of "Lavender Field" for a relative and eagerly explored the rest of the store.
As our 5:15 ferry was rapidly approaching, we opted for dinner at the Mohegan Café & Brewery, a casual restaurant overlooking the water. Though more expensive than your typical evening fare, it was still a better deal than some of the nearby steakhouses and pubs.
I ordered the Café Burrito, a vegetarian dish served with rice, salsa, and sour cream.
As we boarded the return ferry to Narragansett, with the wind whipping around our hair, I reflected on the visit. Though I am unsure if I would ever stay there for more than a day or two—being a tourist is expensive—Block Island is certainly worth the trip.


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Our top 6 interesting green cards in Modern
January 27, 2017
Alright, so, full disclosure, this isn't going to be just the top 6 green cards in Modern. Instead, Zane and I decided we take some of the best green cards in the format that may be a little confusing. Why? Well, we feel a more informed player is a better player. So let's start with


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Sing it, Do it! (Hop Step Jump S.)By: David Cobb (author), Chris Evans (illustrator)Paperback
Up to 2 WeeksUsually despatched within 2 weeks
DescriptionShall we all sing? And act the words too? This volume is part of a collection of stories, rhymes and fact books for school libraries and for reading at home. The series moves on from stories told in simple sentences with basic grammatical structures (HOP), through freer use of language (STEP) to the level of reading reached at the end of primary school (JUMP). From these varied and individual books a child can choose one that challenges his or her reading skill. The (HOP) group of books include "In My Father's Village" by Michael Palmer, "Striped Paint" by Rosina Umelo, "The Slow Chameleon and Shammy's Bride" by David Cobb and "The Walking Talking Flying ABC" by David Cobb. In the (STEP) group of books are "Choose Me!" by Lynn Kramer, "Nondo the Cow" by Diane Rasteiro and "Sika in the Snow" by David Cobb. The (JUMP) group of books include "Chichi and the Termites" by Wendy Ijioma, "The Boy who ate a Hyena" by James G.D. Ngumy and "Tickets for the Zed Band" by Lynn Kramer.
Product Details
- publication date: 24/08/1993
- Format: Paperback
- Number Of Pages: 32
- weight: 65
Delivery Information
- Saver Delivery: Yes
- 1st Class Delivery: Yes
- Courier Delivery: Yes
- Store Delivery: Yes


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Young Saver Account
Designed for children under the age of 18. A great account to teach children about saving.
Minimum Balance to open: $10.00
Minimum balance required to earn interest: None
Monthly Maintenance Fee: None
Other Features
Gift provided upon account opening
Educational materials provided
Interest is posted semi-annually
*After the "Young Saver" turns 18 years of age the account will be converted to a Basic Savings account.
*** Other fees and conditions may apply. See account disclosures available at any of the six community offices. In accordance to Federal Regulation D, you can have an unlimited number of over-the-counter and ATM transactions; however, you are limited to six withdrawals and transfers from this account by means of pre-authorized, automatic transfer, internet or telephone instruction during any statement period.


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BEVERLY, Mass., March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that it has received orders for multiple Purion XE™ high energy systems from a leading chip manufacturer in the Asia Pacific region. The new systems will be deployed across multiple fabs and will be used to support high volume production of 300mm memory and 200mm mature process technology. The systems are scheduled to ship in the first quarter.
Executive Vice President, Customer Operations John Aldeborgh commented, "We're very pleased about this new order. This order, combined with the recent closure of the Purion M evaluation, allows our customer to utilize the complete Purion platform across multiple fabs and multiple applications, including 3D NAND, DRAM, and mature process technologies to meet the growing demands of the mobile and IoT markets."
About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 35 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
Maureen Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266Doug Lawson (investor relations) 978.787.9552
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/axcelis-announces-a-multiple-system-order-of-purion-xe-from-leading-chip-manufacturer-in-asia-pacific-300422002.html
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theStudio Artist of the Week…
Anne Lindberg, Multimedia artist, Kansas City
Multimedia artist Anne Lindberg's work caught our eye this week. Her works are so diverse in its aesthetic. Her graphite drawings are made up of parallel lines of graphite and often involving colored pencil as well. They are intense and full of energy and almost remind me of something scientific, like sound waves on paper.
Artist bio:
Neurologists have determined that the old brain holds the seat of our most primal understandings of the world. Goodwill, security, fear, anxiety, self-protection, gravity, sexuality, and compulsive behaviors generate from this lower cerebral core.
My sculpture and drawings inhabit a non-verbal place resonant with such primal human conditions. Systemic and non-representational, these works are subtle, rhythmic, abstract, and immersive. I find beauty and disturbance through shifts in tool, layering and material to create passages of tone, density, speed, path and frequency within a system. In recent room-sized installations, I discovered an optical and spatial phenomenon that excites me as the work spans the outer reaches of our peripheral vision. The work references physiological systems – such as heartbeat, respiration, neural paths, equilibrium – and psychological states.
Lindberg's thread drawings ( like the one shown below) are made by using strings of colorful rayon thread that are vertically strung creating beautiful linear works that are studies in color and also show her unbelievable patience that it took to do each one.
For more on Anne's work visit her on the web.


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There is an undeniable, macabre fascination connected to the ongoing series of ABC programs known as The Barbara Walters Specials. Who else would have the gall to admonish President Jimmy Carter to "be good to us" ("us" being the American people) or take Brooke Shields seriously? It's hard to believe Barbara was once a respected journalist. I have never known anyone to make it all the way through a Walters special, but for those with hardy consitutions, they are the best black comedies of any TV season. Tonight (WPLG-Ch. 10 and WPEC-Ch. 12 at 10), Walters interviews Cybill Shepherd (star of Moonlighting), Angela Lansbury (currently in Murder, She Wrote), and young TV and movie star Michael J. Fox (Family Ties, Back to the Future), who discusses the heartbreaking unemployment and rejection he experienced before he became a superstar (which should give the unemployed steel workers in Pittsburgh something to relate to).
Bill Kelley, Staff WriterSUN-SENTINEL
Hotel dishwasher awarded $21 million after boss made her work on Sundays
Parkland shooter's biological mother refuses to comment on his horrific crime
Man jumps from 11th story cruise ship balcony, gets lifetime ban from Royal Caribbean
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text: Press release | 2011-07-05 | 08:35 AM Vattenfall supplies Stora Enso in Germany Earlier this year, Vattenfall landed a major order from Stora Enso in Sweden. The paper, packaging and wood products company has now also signed a deal for one of its German plants, which is seen as an important breakthrough. Vattenfall has signed a new electricity supply agreement with one of Stora Enso's business units in Germany. Initially it comprises a two-year agreement on electricity supply and balance management, covering a total of 1 TWh. Balance management means that Vattenfall levels out the differences between Stora Enso's forecast and actual electricity usage. Earlier this year, Vattenfall landed a giant 11-year contract for a total of 7 TWh for Stora Enso's facilities in Sweden. "It feels like a breakthrough that we because of a strong Nordic business relation now have succeeded in signing a contract also in Germany. We work with a number of large groups based in both Scandinavia and the continent, and we now hope to do more cross-border business," says Matts Wesslén, Head of BU Mega within Distribution & Sales, BtB*. "For Stora Enso this means a transition from a self-service agreement to a contract in which we play an active role on the electricity exchange. A structured purchasing procedure on the EPEX spot market via Vattenfall is a further development and optimization of Stora Enso's electricity acquisition in Germany," says Edmund Voigt, Manager Energy Continental Europe. *Vattenfall's Business Unit Mega, in Distribution & Sales BtB, is in charge of relations with the electricity intensive industry in Europe. For further details, please contact: Mats Wesslén, Head of BU Mega within Distribution & Sales, BtB, telephone: +46 70 666 37 23 From Vattenfall's Press Office, telephone: +46 8 739 50 10 Download press release (PDF 79 kB) Visit Newsroom


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Photographer's Note
Esplanade Malecón which goes 7km along the coast of Habana. Build by americans in 1902. Today one of the most popular meeting points for cubans. There is almost no trafic on the picture because the part of the road closest to the sea had been closed. The authorities do it always when the wawes are to high.
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GyurMaster (13110) 2018-01-19 11:45
Hello Pawel,
Excellent composition, great BW treatment, resulting in a dramatic picture.
Best Wishes,
dragonslayero (3326) 2018-01-21 22:07
Hello Pawel and thanks for sharing such an interesting perspective on an otherwise well known scene.
I feel your low perspective serves a double purpose, leading the view up into the scene and also the visual impression of Cuba rising up from the past and into the bright future.
The choice of black and white works well with the contours of the city and the dramatic clouds of the sky.
I find this to be a very well made photo. A truly stunning one!
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LOL...happy Thursday! No matter the day, I am ready to shop,
it is in my blood! I just LOVE Bugaboo's JJ Character-the girl
has attitude! I must say, I am with her on this one, though I admit
since internet shopping has become such a rage, it is ALMOST as
much fun, and just as satisfying!
This is JJ Shopping - So Little Time and it is Oldie But Goodie Day
Hop over and see the rest of the Design Teams OBG's, then check out
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How To: Choose a Wall Color & Not Screw It Up
So many colors, so little time! One of the hardest things to do is to know where to begin when choosing colors to paint a room. To help clients, we employ our knowledge of how colors work to get the ball rolling.
Each room of your home has a different purpose: some are for sleeping, some for socializing, some for working – the list goes on. If you have a small apartment you may have different PARTS of one room for different activites. Either way, when choosing a color for a certain room or part of a room, it helps to recognize that these activities fall into two fundamental categories: some are
– Expansive activites are those that are social and outward, such as entertaining, cooking, dining, playing – these are the activities that create warmth and enliven the home.
– Contracting activities are those that are concentrated and inward, such as studying, sleeping, working, or even some exercising – these activities are cool by nature and deepen the home.
Ideally, there is a room for each activity and every room is by nature either expansive or contractive. Can you guess which they are?
Expansive: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room
Contracting: Hallway, Study, Bedroom
Colors affect our inner life and – when harmonious – they support it. Therefore, we look to match how a color works with how a room is working. Which colors do which? Simple.
– Warm colors expand with their warmth – they stimulate.
– Cool colors contract with their coolness – they calm.
The warm colors consist of everything from browns, to yellows, to oranges, to reds and everything in between. The cool colors consist of the blues, greens, greys. Some warms have cool in them, such as a lavender or purple and some cools have warm in them, such as a lime green. You can mix these towards either pole. How about black and white? While not technically colors, white acts cool and black warms.
So what goes with what?
– Warm colors are for the expansive rooms where stimulation and activity take place: kitchen, living room and dining room.
– Cool colors are for contracting rooms where concentration and calmness take place: hallway, study and bedroom.
What if you do the opposite? Since we have placed the properties of these colors to line up with the main activites of each room, if you use opposing colors, you risk creating a conflicting environment for yourself. If you put stimulating colors in your bedroom, you may have trouble sleeping. If you put a cool color in your living room, you may feel awkward when entertaining. You may also notice that in keeping with all of this, restaurants almost universally choose warm colors and offices cool ones.
While this may seem a bit complicated, it is really very simple and a huge help when you are trying to place colors in your home and create a beautiful environment that feels bigger as you pass through it.
Do you have to always follow these rules? No. Rules are made to be broken, and this will also help you to know what you are doing when you mix it up. If you do follow this lead, however, you won't screw it up.


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We went up the river to Salida really early for old people like us! We left about 7. She was scheduled for a HIDA test to see how her gall bladder was functioning.
On the way down, we expected to meet the school buses anytime. Today was the first day of school! When we got to Cotopaxi. Still no buses! School started (I thought.) at 8. The buses should be picking the
kids students up by 7:30 in our neighborhood. There were parents at the bus stops waiting with their children.
So I took time to drive the half mile from US50 to the school. The buses were neatly parked by the garage. I was thinking this wasn't right. I called the office but she didn't know. We met a bus coming back from Howard. So now I am asking the School Superintendent. That is NOT as ominous as it sounds! We are friends! He has said they were on time so I am confused. Imagine that! Lol.
We got to the hospital long before her appointment. I started activating my new phone. So that was when the nuclear medicine tech showed up to take her away! I was doing what my phone told me and they waved off! Shortly after I got the new one in service, Donna and the tech showed up again! There was some question about her paperwork from the registrar. They showed her having an appointment in outpatient but this turned out to be an error. So my wife, with an IV on her arm, and the tech went back into the inner sanctum. And I went to the snack bar for some FOOD! (I skipped breakfast.)
I had nice breakfast for under $2!! Free coffee, a scoop of eggs (!), with a biscuit and sausage gravy. Mmm! I hung around, texting and reading (I took the Kindle, its first outing!). Finally Donna came out, none the worse for wear and said, not to my surprise, "I am hungry. Let's go eat."! Lol.
Since this was her trip, I let her choose where we went. She picked number 2 on my secret short list: the Patio Pancake House!
[This is my first picture with my new phone and it didn't crop like I expected but has good definition.]
She ordered Eggs Benedict, one of her favorites. Then we did some shopping; one special place in Salida was Murdoch's, a farm and ranch store. They have the best boxes of suet in the Valley! Then a trip to Walmart. That was when she started getting sick. She finally sat down and waited for me to check out.
We went directly home from there. With Donna mentioning every few miles she may have to throw up! That made a tense trip!
We finally started up Road Gulch Road when we reached a construction zone along the dirt portion of the road. There was a berm the grader had made in the middle of the road. I started up on my side of the road when I met a dump truck coming down the same side of the road! And he was not slowing down! Donna woke up and started yelling, "Honk your horn! Honk your horn!" while I was shifting into reverse! I honked and began backing down the road! The truck had not stopped! I got down to the end of the berm zone when the truck turned into a driveway.
I continued back up the road which was very slippery from the water truck wetting the road. Maybe the truck was afraid he'd lose control but I am unsure. Donna was pretty shaken up from waking to see the front grill of a truck in the windshield! I have no idea if he needed to change his undies after this but mine got close!
But we got home OK, to Lily's delight. Donna went to bed and crashed!
She is better but not 100%. Both times we went for a test, she has had this problem, either from the food she ate or some reaction to the tests: psychological or physical. But one was an ultrasound. What can that do?
I dread what happens after the colonoscopy! 😉 But my new phone works great except I lost all the wonderful vocabulary I spent two years creating!


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The public utility model can be used to apply to all competitors in a market. Yet as we have seen, there are considerable administrative costs involved in rate regulation, even when cost-of-service regulation works, which it does not always. Alternatives to traditional regulation for a carrier with market power, such as price caps and flexible regulation, discussed in Chapter 6, can make the process more rational for that carrier. But how should one regulate a competitive carrier, who does not possess market power and whose existence in the market provides a check, in addition to the regulator's oversight, on the prices charged to customers?
As competition developed in the 1970s and beyond, the FCC faced the challenge of wanting to promote competitive entry while at the same time having to condition all such entry on compliance with the 1934 Act, which had been written with a dominant provider like the old Western Union or AT&T in mind. The solution, of course, was a change in the federal statute that would allow the FCC to take into account in its regulations the variation in market power among the different companies desirous of providing service. Comprehensive rewrites of the Communications Act were attempted. But with the heavy stakes attached to such an effort, especially for the pre- break-up AT&T, and the likelihood that once rewritten, Congress would not soon address the issues again, the 1970s and 1980s saw no retooling of Title II.
Meanwhile, in a series of decisions beginning in 1979, the FCC reinterpreted congressional intent underlying the Communications Act in light of the structure of the modern telecommunications industry, giving less consideration to traditional statutory or common law definitions of common carriers. Instead, the FCC focused on a firm's competitive impact on its relevant market as the factor determining whether or not to regulate.
In Competitive Common Carrier Service, First Report and Order, 85 F.C.C.2d 1 ( 1980) ( First Report) , the Commission classified carriers in terms of "market power"--that is, each firm's ability to restrict output and increase unit price above cost, or artificially below cost, in its market. The FCC defined firms


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The Old England pub in St Leonards has raised almost £2,000 for Kipling children's ward at the Conquest Hospital.
The money was raised over the last year by collecting small change from customers and through the pub's weekly bonus ball sweepstake. The pub chose to donate the money to Kipling ward as the mother of one of its regular customers has worked on the ward since 1972.
Jackie Daubney and Steve Maple from the Old England pub recently visited the ward to present the cheque. Caroline Stephenson, practice educator, Kipling ward, said: "We would like to thank Jackie, Steve and all the staff and customers of the Old England pub for their generous donation. With this money we will be buying several pieces of much-needed equipment to help care for the children on the ward."


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Don't Force Fatherhood On Men
Anyone can father a child but it takes a certain type of man to be a good one. That's a bit different than the saying you are used to hearing; here is why. Just because a man doesn't want to be a father or doesn't like kids doesn't make him a bad person. He may be a lousy dad but can still be a good person. I'm not talking about the pedophiles or child abusers; I'm talking about guys that just aren't into kids.
Children deserve good parents; they should have relationships with their own dads if they are not abusive or neglectful and if he wants to be involved.
I believe that the first responsibility is with women. Now before y'all start throwing stones hear me out.
When I was young I wasn't going to get married or have children. I based this opinion on my mother's poor boyfriend and husband finding skills. I won't go into that because that would be a whole book in itself but my point is, I assumed all men were bad.
First and foremost when looking for a husband you should check to see if he is good daddy material unless you use multiple forms of birth control and you have both decided against offspring. Women have more control over whether or not a baby is made then a man does. Just because you want kids and have the maternal instinct doesn't mean he was born with paternal yearnings.
It amazes me how many divorced women so readily bring home men telling their children, "This is your new father." What? First of all, they already have a dad. You may not approve of him as husband material but that doesn't take away from the fact he is still their father.
I've heard women with a new boyfriend referring to him as her children's new father. When you look for a man you should put that line of thinking out of your head. I realize there are a lot of single mothers raising children but forcing your kids on him is only going to cause problems. Yes, I realize your kids are part of the package but he is your boyfriend and later your husband, not your children's father, they already have one.
No man understands us like our own father.
If their real dad isn't in the picture, for whatever reason, it's still a bad idea for several reasons.
Your new guy will feel overwhelmed. You will end up running him off because he isn't looking for all that responsibility he is only interested in you. I realize he will be around your kids but he doesn't have to be their father unless he wants to be and even then he isn't the real deal unless he adopts them.
Don't make your kids call him "dad". He is not their father. Pushing this issue can cause your children to resent your new fellow.
They have a father. Many women alienate their children's real father only because of differences between the two of them. In many cases they are good dads they just don't get along with their children's mother. You need to be adult about it and allow your kids to know their father.
Some stop visitation rights due to non-payment of child support. This is a bad idea. Yes, men should take an active role in raising their kids and helping with bills is part of it but the ones that suffer the most are the kids. If you have legal issues concerning money talk to a lawyer but don't put the children in the middle. They have a right to be with both of their parents. Keeping them away from their father only causes problems later on.
The worth of a father is not based on how much he pays or spends.
If their real dad isn't interested in being a father to his kids and never comes around you can't make him and trying to make him feel guilty doesn't work either. This has nothing to do with child support. Visitation and remittance are two different things.
Men who are forced into being fathers resent it and tend to take it out on the kids. It's not right and I'm not making excuses but it does happen.
Beware the overly anxious father types. Wolves often travel in sheep's clothing. Many pedophiles and child abusers seem harmless initially and you would never know they had unsavory intentions up their sleeve but you must be wary. You are your child's protector and bringing just anyone into your home is a bad idea.
Don't let your new boyfriend or husband alienate your kids from their real dad. This is wrong on so many levels. If he is too insecure to realize they have a father who has a right to be in their life then you need to reassess whether or not he is mature enough to be your husband.
Giving a man a baby won't make him stay with you.
I have seen women trap, I mean gift, a man with a child thinking he will stay with them if there is a bond. It never works, girls. All this does is give you a baby to be responsible for. Children deserve to be born into healthy relationships with both parents wanting them.
Alternative father options:
So… instead of making your boyfriends daddy replacements what do you do? In many cases they have grandfathers and uncles. Blood is thicker than water. Don't overdo it or they can get overwhelmed, but if they don't mind letting them tag along once in a while it can help them get a male perspective on life. Girls need a dad more than boys. I'll write another story about that one but it is true.
Just because their birth dad isn't interested in spending time with them doesn't mean their paternal grandfather or uncles on that side of the family wouldn't be pleased to enjoy their company.
Big Brother organization is a great opportunity for boys. They take boys on guy outings doing guy things. They do a background check to make sure the participants are okay. It's a great program.
Mom's can sometimes do guy things. If your son is into fishing or sports you can help him out with these. It doesn't matter if you are good at it, they will appreciate the effort anyway. Not all boys are into male specific activities and some enjoy cooking and crafts. Anytime spent with your kids is making fond memories.
Boy Scouts and other boy clubs are good ways for your sons to be active in male outings.
From my understanding it takes two to create a baby. You are seriously taking the responsibility from men for creating children. You also cannot force women to be mothers, but unfortunately we are forced in to it. Why are men allowed an easy way out? And abortion is not an easy decision. So, if a man and a woman have consensual sex, and she gets pregnant, she can either be forced to raise the child (she didn't want), because you can't force fatherhood on men or abort it and put her health at risk? Pamela are you trying to gain male favoritism or something? Want all of the Neanderthals of the world to love you? Luckily, there are a few men that didn't fail biology and realize that the creation of a child is equally his responsibility. That is why the world somewhat continues to work. If you are a woman I hope you never find yourself in a position do many find themselves in. Even more so, I hope it's not with one of the "men" that agreed with your sexist, trashy article. Men can avoid fatherhood by putting on a condom.
Level headed and refreshingly direct! I liked what you had to say and most of the points you mention, I have witnessed (or experienced) at some point. As you say, the child(ren) already has a father...
Sharing, up and useful for all those in this difficult to balance situation.
I completely agree with this!
Sex is a basic human desire. Using abstinence as birth control is not realistic. Even women living in absolute poverty are not willing to refrain from having sex. We are the only species I am aware of that fornicates for both reproduction and pleasure.
Giselle is asking a lot of the world.
Dashingscorpio, thanks so much for your clarification. OK I see your point now. Sorry I didn't fully appreciate both sides of what you were saying at first. Thanks again dashingscorpio and PamelaNRed - this discussion has really given me lots more to think about.
Pamela N Red, Please forgive me but I felt the need to respond to Giselle Maine's comment. My comment was in reference to what is "legal". Whether one is pro-choice or pro-life it does not effect the "legal options". (If a Man WANTS to HAVE the child and the Woman Does NOT he cannot legally force her to have it.)The law cuts both ways.
Adoption is always an option. However when it's all said and done a woman makes the final decision. That's not my opinion. It's the law. Hopefully this explains my comment. Thanks again Pamela N Red for writing a stimulating hub!:-)
Jumping back into the discussion, I don't agree so much with dashingscorpio's comments. I think both a man and woman have equal control over making a baby, purely by the fact of having sex (which is a risk-taking activity - if you don't want to take the risk don't do it). If a man truly doesn't want a baby, he can a) abstain or b) use a condom at all times, even if she says she is on the pill.
And I think that dashingscorpio seems to be referring to abortion in his comment about accidental pregnancy vs accidental birth.... what happened to the (physically healthier) idea of putting an unwanted baby up for adoption?? He did not mention that at all!
Having stated my beliefs, to be fair I will also add that I've seen dashingscorpio's answers on Q&A and have found him to be overall helpful and insightful... it is this particular comment of his on this hub that I happen not to agree with.
And I agree with what Pamela N Red's hub is about - I believe in NOT forcing fatherhood on men and in really respecting the man's ideas about kids... but that people need to figure this out and come to an agreement BEFORE they have sex! - it may very well make the difference between abstaining, using 1 form of protection or using multiple forms of protection!
Excellent Hub!
"Women have more control over whether or not a baby is made then a man does..." This so true.
There may be accidental pregnaices but there is no such thing as an accidental birth. In America (only the woman) can (legally) decide if a couple will become parents. Therfore it's wise for women to be selective when it comes to choosing a man to be the father of their children.
An outstanding hub. The role of the father is an incredibly important one and your words of caution are so right.
Superb hub - I loved it & it truly touched me because I am a stepfather I can't have children of my own but I am blessed to have 2 step-sons the oldest is getting married in July
You cannot force fatherhood on someone. When I was 25 I did not want kids and would have been a horrible parent. By the time I got married at the age of 34 I was still not sure if I wanted any. When I was 37 we had a child and I was very happy with our decision to do so and I was ready and willing to be a parent.
Any parenting decisions should be mutually agreed upon. Unfortunately there are too many cases where this is not the case. Thanks for another interesting hub.
Great hub Pamela you have covered the topic well.
I am sure that many will indeed benefit fronm reading this one which I vote up.
Take care
Awesome hub, great topic and your points are very good. I think this article would be helpful for a lot of the teenagers to read. Voted up and awesome.
Pam...great hub with Father's Day around the corner. Unfortunately, I didn't see the red flags when it came to choosing a good Dad....You are so right that some men should not be Dad's and there is nothing wrong with that. But men who become Dad's and then shirk their responsibility are asses. The hand writing was on the wall but I was afraid to look. He had a 3 year old darling daughter when we hooked up and he felt just fine leaving her......that was A BIG CLUE....one I failed to notce. He has a 'somewhat' relationship with his kids because they call him and plan...My daughter is the one who suffers the most from this because she carries hate for him. I doubt this will ever change.
BTW...great hub...
I can understand what you're saying Pamela. My childhood wasn't the simplest thing, due to the fact that the individual my mother was in a relationship with was an ass, in more ways than I care to count. He wasn't the only abuse I put up with throughout my childhood, but he was a major part of the physical abuse I suffered. My mother had no idea that it was happening, because she was working two jobs to support a household and he wasn't helping, because he was supporting two other households, his own and paying support to his ex-wife for their two children. My sister never suffered any abuse from him, because she was the golden child he didn't have from his first marriage. I was a spitting image of my father and wouldn't back down from him, even at my young age, but he wanted to prove to me that he would eventually replace my dad, which in mind, wasn't ever going to happen. :) I am glad to here that your children didn't have the problems you or I did. So, in the end, you were not actually over protective, you right on the mark. :) Good job! :)
I think your advice is spot on. It is so important to make sure your child has a good father. As you said any man can father a child but that doesn't mean he will be a good dad.
Rated up useful.
Hey Pamela, I am one of those kids who came from a broken home. My mother and father were divorced when I was about 7 years old. We(my sister and I) were able to visit with him on weekends, but after a while that stopped. This apparently was unavoidable and explained in my hub about my father. However, my mother took on a new boyfriend and he tried everything he could to separate us(my sister and I) from our father, by bad mouthing him. This man was a father already from a previous marriage and had two sons. He figured he would be the stronger father figure in our life and we would follow his lead, however, I pointed out to him a number of time, regardless of whether or not, my mother and him got married, he would never actually be my father. This man despised by dad. My childhood was damaged because of this man, but I managed to live through it. I agree with your hub that you cannot force men to be father figures and to do so, will only ruin the child's experience and stunt their growth as an individual. Thumbs up! :)
Hi Pamela, all great information and advice within this well written hub !
Awesome and vote up !!!
Excellent hub with even better points that were made. My father was an incredible dad and raised me by himself from the time I was nine. Although trying to coerce another women into the picture to play mom and relieve his responsibility would have made his life easier, he never did. Never even really dated because he was to busy being a great dad. To bad there are not more men in this world like him. Incredible hub in which women should consider before bringing someone new into their childs life Up useful and awesome
Well written Hub! Advice well taken by all women.
Excellent advice, Pamela. A lot of women need to read this hub. up/very useful
Pamela, this is a great topic that you have covered well!
It is a sore spot as I look back through time and find "pop goes the weasel" and at the last moment 3 kids magically appear from thin air. A very dirty under handed trick that is played by enough women it became my introduction reply.
Hello, my name is Earl and you are? Nice name, what are the names of your children? Oh, sweet names, my friend here is mutual to you no? I take this as an attempt to play matchmaker by so and so, did they tell you that I don't do the kid thing? Out of wedlock sleep over sins while children are in hearing range or prompted to call me dad? I don't make an allowance on age 5 or 17 it doesn't matter.
If they have or want kids the tire blows out about now, game over.
At one time I dated a woman who was divorced and never mentioned kids for 3 years. She had a big butt, I mean nice and round bubble butt, just my kinda visual plus, but not the reason I dated her. She was a beautiful pair shaped woman who liked to wear sexy under garments and had a high libido that kept me satisfied with no asking required. Still not the reason I dated her and only her. She played in a woman's soccer league and was quite fit at 36 years old and was quite smart and went for outdoor activities like hiking and playing in the ocean or taking a week of vacation to ride with me on my Harley to points unknown. No bitchy days, held a job as a service writer at a large auto dealership.
She had divorced and it seemed like a good clean break, she didn't talk about it so I figured that there was nothing else to it. She had a Thursday ladies night that demonstrated by all appearances she was a free spirit able to spend time away so I could take Thursdays and do my thing, riding scooters with my friends and have a guys night. We shared a lot of fun and love.
Then at three years she asked me to marry her, I said let me think on this a bit. She lived in a large home with her widowed father and cared for him and had a couple sisters I had talked to via the phone, that filled in for her when we were gone on road trips and long weekends.
I told her to get a family night together so we could all meet. So it was set and I came casual, a flip flop and a peg leg, levis and t-shirt.
Turned out that bubble butt came from almost being a midget. She was 5'7" and her sisters were 3 foot tall midgets, a bit of a shocker she could have warned me about. Then there were 3 kids that turned out to be 13, 15 and 17. I figured they were from her brother's wife or even a midget popping a normal genetic child.
Nope! They were hers and just before her proposal the court injunction preventing her to have any contact with them ended as the youngest turned 13. She was a 4 time convicted class "A" felon who took a deal not to mess with her kids in any form, letters, phone, zip, nadda.
Damn, I was at the circus and hanging with an instant family that called me "Dad" while among the company of a felon who did what? To get this deal.
I was in mortal shock, but took a few Valium and leveled out while sitting in the bathroom, waiting for it to kick in as I let it dissolve under my tongue.
I moved from one condo to another I had for sale changed my number and stopped going to my business and started flying for hire again. The shop manager told her I sold it to him and left town. I never spoke with her again after that night, for 6 months or so. The hidden agenda of baggage scared hell out of me, not cool. When we finally spoke she caught me as I was closing deals and getting the rest of my belongings for my move to here. An overnight talk at a motel and a get up and leave.
Women can be, as men can be, sneaky agenda laden critters, but surprise midgets and instant family may break a heart or two and is just an unfair move anyway you slice it, the minimum 3 year attachment that came in the form of her youngest child and the whole story up front, none of the relation would have taken place, I was labeled the bad guy in this game unfairly.
What say you? dust
voted up and am reserving comment until I sort out a touch of humanity in it as well as experience of each point you've made, peace 50


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I did finally finish the last dog sweater I was knitting several months ago. It actually turned out cute and I gave it a nice long/high collar just for the fun of it. Whether the longer collar keeps her warmer in the cold weather is anyone's guess.
Bizy Bea in her dog sweater
I also have a sweater in progress for me that I've been working on since December - no one said I was quick (ha) but many things have come between me and that sweater! I am at the point of almost finishing up the ribbing on the bottom and then putting it together. As soon as I can get some photos of it I'll get them posted. I have NOT done one thing about rug hooking since I posted last but hope to change that soon also as long as health, family and other interruptions cooperate!
I'll be back......