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- n. Plural form of catechumen.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Of course, the presence of a Muslim among the catechumens is a sign for the Islamic world.
The oil of catechumens is blessed and saluted in like manner; and with the remaining part of the mass the rite terminates.
Messe, _ "of 1526, he writes:" Catechism is an instruction whereby heathen who desire to become Christians are taught and shown what they must believe, do, not do, and know in Christianity, hence the name catechumens was given to pupils who were accepted for such instruction and who learned the Creed previous to their baptism. "
Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
The disciples baptized the catechumens, and breathed the Holy Ghost into their mouths, as Jesus Christ had breathed on the apostles; and as, in many churches, it is still the custom to breathe into the mouth of a child when administering baptism.
As for Jesus Christ Himself He received baptism but conferred it on no one; His apostles baptized the catechumens, or circumcised them as occasion required; this is evident from the operation of circumcision performed by Paul on his disciple Timothy.
A. Persons who were being instructed and prepared for baptism, in the first ages of the Church, were called catechumens, and they are frequently mentioned in Church history.
Our Saviour breathed on His apostles, when He said 'Receive ye the holy Ghost': and hence his ministers breathe over the chrism, by which the Holy Ghost is conferred in confirmation, and over the oil of catechumens, which is used in other sacred rites.
To this end he procured admittance into a hospice for catechumens, that is to say, a house established for the reception of proselytes.
"Although the bishop usually does baptize the catechumens," he said,
Now the multitude of the possessed indeed is unholy, but it is next above the catechumens, which is lowest.


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We'll start with Christmas- We had a wonderful Christmas with fam and beautiful sunny weather. Our three and a half weeks away were spent with ...
Lots of horse back riding...
Iceskating and hockey
Nativity Program
Shooting Guns
I love this picture, it is all of my wonderful brothers, except Brando who is still on his mission, and Jeff. Doesn't get much cooler than this!!!
Lots of swimming
Lots of Ducks
Birthday parties
Wolf hunting (no wolf)
Museum's with cousins
A typical snowfall in a night
One of our most fun outings this winter was over Spring Break. My two brothers, Nate and Jer, came up to spend the week and go on our annual White Mountains trip with us. We also spent two fun days playing at the ice park.
Jeff and Jer would haul the gear to the cabins on the snowmachines and Nate and I would start skiing with the kids. Despite the colder temps then we would have liked, the girls did great and skied about 4-5 miles each day. The boys, of course, slept about 4-5 miles each day!
Our soon to be moose packers posing infront of Jeff's moose that has found an official spot on our wall.
Saige lost her first tooth
The boys did awesome on their first set of cross country skis
The boys did awesome on their first set of cross country skis
Iceskating on our local pond
What three extreme Alaska moms look like after a ski trip at 20 below! Desperate needs require desperate action!That concludes the May's winter fun, or atleast a portion of it, now on to Spring! THANK GOODNESS!!!

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The Embodied Computer/User-Lupton
In class today, we discussed the article written by Lupton that questioned the relationship we share with our personal computers. She makes the point that people now a days have an emotional relationship or love affair with their computer. Reflecting this on my own life, it is hard to imagine going about my daily routine without any interaction with my personal computer. I think our PC can be interpreted as our smart phones, ipads, tablets, laptops now a days. We discussed how back in the 90s, right when the PC was popular you would have a desktop that you would go to or you would use them in a lab or library. Today, the computer goes with us instead of us going to it. Growing up the computer was always a privilege or an educational tool. I would play computer games-educational and recreational. Today, I use my phone to stay connected with all my friends via text and through all the social media apps. My iphone tells me the weather, works as a GPS and lets me do online shopping. We were able to make a connection as a class to the McCluan reading referring to the medium serving as the message. How it transforms us mentally and physically and lets the iphone become an "extension" of our hand. Lupton states that it blurs the boundaries between the embodied self and the PC. The question was asked if we "cut off fragments of ourselves" into the social media sites we invest in such as Facebook or Twitter. I believe that you can in a sense loose yourself in the social media world because it can never be as pure as knowing someone in person. You can be anything you want to be online and that can have its pros and cons. We watched clips of Lawn mower man that showed the idea of becoming a "cyborg". I think that we live in the same world, just in different circumstances than before, while others in the class stated that we live in a new world or the same world with an extra demension-6th (cyber world). I also found it interesting on how Lupton make a point that despite our dependency, many people who use their PC everyday have very little knowledge on how it works. I think that it is important for us to have an understanding on how our smartphone, laptop or Google search engine works so we can trust and be aware of any biases. For example, the Google search engine works in way that once you search something, it pulls up what is the most popular-it is dependent on others interests which can create a bias. Google becomes a part of the culture industry.
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Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team vs Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander
Haas & Benjamin attack before the bell, but Alexander & Coleman come back and knock Benjamin to the floor and work over Haas. Benjamin makes it back inside, but winds up on the receiving end of more punishment. Coleman tries a springboard move from the outside, but Haas holds his foot from the floor and Benjamin takes his head off with a superkick. Now WGTT is in control and the sound is so jumpy that this is really getting hard to watch. Haas puts the boots to Coleman and stretches him in the corner, and the sound goes out again as Benjamin tags in and whips Coleman into Haas' boot before following up with a spinebuster for 2. Benjamin dumps Coleman out to the floor and Haas picks him up for a belly to back suplex and just dumps him back first on the guardrail. Benjamin drags Coleman back into the ring and hits a backbreaker, then Haas comes in and punts Coleman in the ribs before covering for 2. Haas with a rear chinlock, but Coleman escapes and tries a springboard crossbody, but Haas catches him and just dumps him in a big spinebuster type move for 2. Haas & Benjamin with series of double teams on Coleman and then Haas gets Coleman in a bodyscissors. Coleman finally uses some high flying offense to break free and tag out to Cedric Alexander, who drills both Haas & Benjamin with dropkicks, and then hits a springboard bulldog on Benjamin for 2. Alexander with a springboard clothesline to Haas, then Coleman wipes Benjamin out with a dive to the floor. Alexander nails Haas with a charging forearm in the corner and sets him up top, and Coleman hits a standing top rope Frankensteiner. Alexander goes up top, but Benjamin comes in and shoves Coleman into the ropes, causing Alexander to crotch himself on the top rope, then Haas hits a Hacker Slam on Coleman and Benjamin finishes with the leaping suplex off the top rope for the win.
Winners: Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team
No idea what happens after as the video froze up again, but on another note, I was told that Lethal retained against Kyle O'Reilly in the TV Title match just before what apparently was intermission right before this match.
Another quick internet stream update: because of the issues with the internet connection tonight, GFL has promised to have a replay up on the site by morning.
Okay, we're back again and the next match is already in progress, with no sound.
Lance Storm vs Mike Bennett
Storm is giving Bennett a wrestling lesson and takes him out with a standing dropkick for 2. They wind up going to the floor, but Bennett slips back inside and nails Storm. The video freezes, and it comes back as Bennett dumps Storm to the floor and rams him into the barricade. They go back inside and Bennett nails Storm with a standing dropkick of his own before catching Storm in a rear chinlock. Bennett tries a second rope sunset flip and Storm rolls through and tries for the Canadian Maple Leaf, but Bennett escapes and puts the boots to Storm. Storm gets to his feet and they go toe to toe, with Storm getting the better of the exchange and hitting a leg lariat for 2. Storm with a springboard clothesline for 2, and he tries a superkick but Bennett catches the foot and counters to a spinebuster for 2. Bennett sets up for the Box Office Smash, Storm escapes, but Bennett tries again and hits it for 2. He goes for his own half crab, but Storm blocks and hits a superkick for 2. Storm tries the roll through into the half crab, but Bennett himself rolls through and spears Storm for 2. Bennett fires off right hands, but Storm goads him into taking another shot and gets a drop toehold, then starts working Bennett's leg over with leg whips. Bennett hauls himself to the ropes and boots Storm in the face, then goes for a TKO but Storm counters to the Canadian Maple Leaf. Bennett tries to get to the ropes, but Storm drags Bennett back out to the middle of the ring and Bennett nearly taps again, but finally makes it to the ropes. Bennett rolls out to the apron and they trade blows, then they both wind up on the top rope and Storm goes for a superplex, but Maria holds Bennett's ankle and prevents Storm from hitting the superplex, and allows Bennett to counter to a top rope Box Office Smash, but Storm still kicks out at 2. Bennett yells at Storm to die, drills him with several right hands, and hits a TKO for the extremely hard fought win.
Winner: Mike Bennett
This was easily the best Mike Bennett match I've ever seen. Good stuff, and Storm looked as good as the day he retired. Bennett comes back into the ring and shakes Storm's hand, then pulls him in and hits the Box Office Smash.
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• A local, slice-of-life story from a Monitor correspondent.
When amputee patients from Gaza need prosthetic limbs, they head to glitzy Dubai. In a city known for sprawling malls and indoor attractions, some young patients are also submerging themselves in nature.
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund, a US-based medical charity, brings youths with leg amputations here for treatment and has connected about a half-dozen of the children with scuba instructors. Special gear, such as webbed gloves, help to increase mobility under water.
Rama Chakaki, chief executive officer of Baraka Ventures, a Dubai firm that sponsors the scuba sessions taught by environmental education group Tawasul, says the activity helps rebuild self-esteem and self-confidence.
The wet-suit-clad youths begin their lessons in a pool, learning how to use air tanks and other equipment. Some then go out to sea to test their new skills along a reef.
Khalil Jadili, a boy injured in the bombing of his Palestinian home, became the first certified, double-amputee scuba diver in the Arab world, according to organizers' research. A United Arab Emirates filmmaker also made the documentary "Gaza Diver" about Khalil's diving experience, which aired on Arabic television channels.
"The aim was to break stereotypes that have to do with amputees and with disability," Ms. Chakaki says.


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KAMLOOPS - The Mayor's Awards for the Arts committee is now accepting nominations for the annual Arts awards that recognize artists and arts supporters in Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
For 2016, awards will be given for each of the following three categories: Emerging Artist, Business in Support of the Arts, and Craft & Design.
Emerging Artist recognizes an emerging Kamloops artist, musician, or performer (age 18-35) working in the visual or performing arts for their current accomplishments and future potential.
Business in Support of the Arts recognizes outstanding Kamloops business leaders, or businesses/corporations, who have made a significant contribution supporting local arts and culture through donations, sponsorships, volunteer services, or the support of a Kamloops artist.
The third award, Craft & Design, recognizes an artist or creator who has made a contribution to the cultural life of Kamloops through outstanding achievement in craft & design. This award encompasses all art/craft works and design concepts such as: jewelry, furniture, ceramics, glass, metal, wood, textiles, mosaic, graphic design and more.
Nomination forms can be found on the Mayor's Gala for the Arts website at www.mayorsgalaforthearts.com. Nominations can be emailed to email@example.com. The deadline for submission is Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. Nominations must be received by this deadline to be considered.
The Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony and Western Canada Theatre partner with the City of Kamloops each year for the Mayor's Awards for the Arts to acknowledge, celebrate and inspire artists within the region. The annual award was established to recognize the artistic and cultural achievements and contributions to the community by artists and residents of the TNRD.


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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by EagleFalconn, Dec 14, 2009.
Anyone figured out a solution to the really weak vibrate on the Eris yet?
I agree, I usually don't feel it at all if it's in my pocket
I'd assume that's more of a hardware issue. Sure, a software update could make the phone vibrate faster perhaps, but not harder.
I do agree though, the vibrator is a little weak on the Eris.
Thing is, an inability to tell when I am being called is kind of a dealbreaker on a PHONE. I'm still within my 30 day return period, I might upgrade to a Motorola Droid.
This is a big issue for me too. I've got the ringer on a timer profile so hopefully I never forget to turn it on and miss calls.
I also have a problem with the weak vibration. My last phone, the ENV2, had the hardest vibration ever. I always kept my phone on vibrate (I think I heard my ringtone once in the past two years). With the Eris, I always have to keep the sound on.
There is a program called "Smart Vibrator" that allows you to customize the vibration patter. I played with it a bit and it seems to work. I'm not saying it's going to solve the problem but it might help a bit. But yes, I agree - the vibrate is too weak so I never use it. I always have ring on now, or silence it in meetings. Not the end of the world, but not what I'm used to with my BBerries.
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I grabbed this app and it definitely helps the issue. I can make the vibration happen in short or long instances, and set up patterns of multiple vibrations. I set mine to do a series of short and long vibrations that repeats 4 times when a text message comes in, and now I actually feel it.
Thanks for the tip!
Yes, it is weak. But thats what the ringtone is made for.
If you worry about not feeling your texts, what the big deal? If someone really, really needs you, they will call.
Yes...but when my phone is on silent (as it usually is since I hate the rest of the world hearing my phone)...I miss calls as well.
The 'Smart Vibrator' app does the trick.
If it is on silent, wouldnt that mean that it doesnt vibrate and doesnt make sounds?
Okay my bad...when I turn it down past silent mode so it's on vibrate mode...even then I was missing calls and texts. No longer!
i laughed..
This app doesn't actually vibrate what it says it will. It's still not much better than the default. I got SMS PopUp instead, and it's a much better route, and much more customizable.


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Interactive Math Journals, New Anchor Charts & Bulletin Boards, and a brand new Reading Assessment Notebook are all included in this post!
Anchor charts really show what we are working on in class and we refer to them often. The Metacognition chart comes from Tammy McGregor, ThinkMarks from Fontas and Pinnell, and Writing from Lucy Calkins and The Sisters. I love being surrounded by the gurus! :)
I am absolutely in love with our Math Notebooks this year! I had a lot of inspiration from Runde's Room and Yvonne Crawford's presentation at the Back To School Expo. I LOVE the left hand side thinking page for our math journals!!!
Notice the big green dot? That is the student's self assessment based on a traffic light- red: still needs work; yellow: starting to get it; green: understands and could teach it to a friend.
Reflection: It help(ed) me out because when you choose a number do it goes "Whoo" or "Whee"
hahahaha! We made number line Roller Coaster for Rounding... complete with sound effects, as evident in this student's reflection!
I love glueing the foldables into the math notebook. Author Dinah Zike has some amazing resources you should check out if you haven't already!
Here is a peak into our math notebooks. The money printables come from Tales of a Traveling Teacher. She has a whole section of Math Notebook printables and Literacy Journals. Great idea! Check out all of her TPT notebook resources here.
Sorting & creating charts
Word Problems
I've been trying to get my reading system down for a while now. We FINALLY got the ok from our new curriculum instructor that we didn't have to follow the basal so strictly! My county was big on that for a while- remember when I had to get rid of the Daily 5?
Well, I'm bringing it back! (WOOHOO!) Plus, I'm really teaching flexible strategy groups this year! I'm so excited about it!
One of my FAVORITE teaching bloggers, Beth Newingham, inspired this binder. She has lots of great freebies for you to create your own assessment binder!
This little chart is how I plan to keep up with my strategy groups. Strips of velcro allow me to easily move the groups. It's on a laminated piece of scrapbook paper, so I can write on it with dry erase markers!
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You have to see this: The "Momosa" cupcake. They're cupcakes that look like mimosas -- and they have tiny bubbles and everything. And those little "MOM" signs there? They're carved out of orange peels. You guys! This is the cutest thing ever.
Now who is making this for me? Anyone? Because this is a perfectly fitting way to spoil a mama on Mother's Day. This is a fairy tale dream treat come true, the kind of sweet that would make any mom feel like a pampered princess.
Wait until you see all the work that goes into making this treat -- check out the Momosa cupcake tutorial. Where are Cinderella's magic mice? Where are the little kitchen fairies who will whip up this sweet dessert just for me?
There are loads of scrumptious treats you could spoil a mom with for Mother's Day -- most of them are chocolate and come in a gold foil box. And I just want anyone who is reading this to know that I will gladly accept a box of chocolate on Mother's Day. Chocolates, Momosa cupcakes, cupcakes topped with chocolates, whatever. Just don't ask me to make anything myself. I know I say "I love to cook" all the time, but on Mother's Day, you just have to pretend I'm one of those ladies who stores shoes in her oven.
Here I am, propping my feet up on a pile of silk pillows in anticipation for Sunday. Could you get someone to come in and give me a pedi? And someone pour me a glass of bubbly? Thanks, sugar.
What treat would make you feel like a princess on Mother's Day?
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Craig "Hoss" Harrison, 46, of Cresco, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Daly) Harrison.
Born in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of Charlie Harrison of Cresco and the late Diane (Eggert) Kandris.
Craig was the former owner of Harrison's Tavern in Cresco, for many years. After selling Harrison's, Craig began working for Mount Airy Casino as a chef. He was also a member of the Barrett Township Fire Co. for many years. Craig loved and enjoyed spending time with his dog, Cooper, and was beloved by many friends and family.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his sister, Michelle Kintner and her husband, Don, of Minisink Hills; his stepfather, Nick Kandris of East Stroudsburg; his mother- and father-in-law, Patricia and Joseph Daly of Vernon, N.J.; his sisters-in-law: Tara Daly of Bradley Beach, N.J.; Colleen Labar of Vernon, N.J.; and Jill Passante and her husband, Michael, of Brooksville, Fla.; a nephew, Connor Labar of Vernon, N.J.; a niece, Gabrielle Passante of Brooksville, Fla.; his aunt, Nan Noyes and her husband, Larry, of Topton N.C.; and his beloved aunt, Pam Schueler and her husband, Carl, of Santa Barbara, Calif.
There will be a visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Bolock Funeral Home & Crematory, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. A blessing service will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Cremation is entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Bolock Funeral Home & Crematory
6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco
Craig "Hoss" Harrison
Craig "Hoss" Harrison, 46, of Cresco, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Daly) Harrison.


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It's been a little while since we've seen any webOS aping on Android. And now we have Wave Launcher, which brings the webOS wave launcher (thus the name) feature to Android. It's pretty slick. Touch the bottom of the screen (which would be the gesture area on a webOS phone), wait for the vibration and drag up, and the ribbon appears. You can attach any five apps of your choosing.
If you're using a third-party launcher, you could turn off the launcher dock and just use Wave Launcher. Or use them both. And it works while apps are open, too. Pretty handy, actually, and it's available in the Android Market for a mere 99 cents. We've got video of it and action, as well as download links, after the break. Thanks, Ray!


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The most obvious success has been the reduction in the number of people who have been tested to be HIV positive. This has fallen from 26% at the beginning of the project to 9% at the end of 2011. Overall, 18% of people tested from December 2006 to 2011 were HIV positive. This HIV rate is high compared to the national average of 6.7%.
Since the project started the community members and peer educators report a general improvement in the communities' attitude towards health and hygiene. Additionally, staff, patients and peer educators report that there has been an overall reduction in the stigma towards HIV since the beginning of the project.
The education in schools is also beginning to have an effect as children are now aware of the social problems in their area. Hopefully this will have a positive effect in the future.
An obvious indication of the success of the project is the expansion that has occurred since its establishment. The most recent of these is the HIPS funded training in long-term family planning, which occurred over the last week in July 2011. This allowed the staff and other nurses from the area to gain experience in educating, counselling, prescribing contraception and inserting implants. This demonstrates the more comprehensive healthcare that is now being provided by the project.
Related articles
- KCCL, HIPS and IMF Project in Kasese – Case Study 1 (suubitrust.org.uk)
- Communities Being Served – KCCL, HIPS and IMF (suubitrust.org.uk)
- IMF Working with Kasese Cobalt Company Limited: Update (suubitrust.org.uk)


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[ Home ] - [ Airports in Malaysia ] - Sultan Mahmud Airport, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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Sultan Mahmud Airport, located in (or close to) Kuala Terengganu has 1 runway, which is 6600 feet (2012 metres) long. The geographic coordinates of this airport are 5 degrees, 22 minutes, 58 seconds north (5.382639) and 103 degrees, 6 minutes, 12 seconds east (103.103360). Sultan Mahmud Airport is 21 feet (6 m) above sea level.
Sultan Mahmud Airport, near Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, is in is in the time zone UTC+8. The local time there now is therefore 01:43.
The airport is referred to by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) using the airport code TGG. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) uses WMKN when referring to Sultan Mahmud Airport.
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Flood advisory: high water on county roads
Sponsored by: Department of Land Use and Transportation, Operations and Maintenance Division
The Tualatin River near Dilley crested overnight and the water level is gradually falling. Water is receding from roads in western Washington County, and road crews are removing high water warning signs. Some roads may remain closed for a few days as the water level slowly drops and crews remove debris left on the roadway. Motorists are advised to slow down and watch out for unexpected storm-related conditions.
Original release:
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for western Washington County. Periods of heavy rain, along with some snow melt, will cause sharp rises on rivers and creeks draining the Coast Range. Small streams and creeks are likely to flood, and in urban areas flooding may be caused by clogged storm drains.
Washington County road crews are placing high water signs on roads where water covers part of a traffic lane but vehicles can still get through. Road closure barricades are set up when water flows across or covers the roadway. Do not move or drive around road closure barricades.
Where water covers the roadway, make the smart choice: turn around...don't drown. Even a foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep a vehicle off the road.
To request help or report a road hazard:
- Life-threatening - emergency response - call 911
- Report a road hazard - after hours non-emergency response - 503-629-0111
- Report a road hazard - during business hours - 503-846-ROAD (846-7623) or email@example.com or online service request
- For flooding inside a city, call the appropriate city
- For flooding in urban unincorporated areas - call Clean Water Services at 503-681-3600
Road condition information including emergency traffic advisories will be posted on Washington County Roads at www.wc-roads.com. You can also follow us on Twitter for the latest road information.
Washington County is committed to planning, building and maintaining the best transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and operating the county roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.
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Among Friends
IMDb: 4.6
1h 20min
AMONG FRIENDS is a twisted horror about a dinner party gone wrong. Set against an 80s backdrop, good times take a dark turn when one ...
Actor: Alyssa Lobit, Jennifer Blanc, Kamala Jones, AJ Bowen, Brianne Davis, Christopher Backus, Dana Daurey, Chris Meyer, Kane Hodder, Bryan Kirkwood, Denny Kirkwood, Amber West, Matthew Ziff, Lorraine Ziff, Nate Vormehr
Chloe & Theo
IMDb: 5.9
1h 21min
Theo, an Inuit from the Arctic, travels to New York City to warn world leaders about the catastrophic impact of global warming on the planet. ...
Actor: Theo Ikummaq, Dakota Johnson, Mira Sorvino, André De Shields, Ashley Springer, Eric Oram, Lawrence Ballard, Larry King, Elizabeth Masucci, Haas Manning, Peter Henry Arnatsiaq, Brandon Boyd, Christopher Backus, Michelle Campbell, Jessica Anderson
Mothers and DaughtersHD
IMDb: 4.8
90 min
Interwoven stories of what it is to be a mom seen through the lens of photographer Rigby Gray.
Genre: Drama
Actor: Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon, Courteney Cox, Sharon Stone, Paul Wesley, Elizabeth Daily, Selma Blair, Luke Mitchell, Eva Amurri Martino, Mira Sorvino, Paul Adelstein, Christopher Backus, Natalie Burn, Liana Mendoza, Gilles Marini
IMDb: 6.3
99 min
A married psychiatrist's brief affair with a troubled young sculptor takes a dangerous turn when she attempts to end the fling since her obsessed lover ...
Actor: Mira Sorvino, Cary Elwes, Christopher Backus


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English (translate) Grand Theft Auto Naruto City is a Total Conversion. In this game, you'll numerous Easter Eggs and Fun Arts find, Originally it was planned to keep everything in Japan style.. I spent a lot of time to perform well in everything to a new atmosphere. Just You'll probably be very curious what you'll find everything. -features: -New colors -New Flares -New vehicles -New handling -New Building -New Players -figure,s hjphill, skatepark, pyramid
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Manila Railroad Company Steam Launch 1922 Ad
The Manila Railroad Company provided transportation to different Philippine Islands using steam ships. This 1922 Ad is about the sale of the Naga Steam Launch.
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workmen skilled in stopping the seams of the deck or sides of vessels. The inhabitants of Gebel were employed in such work on Tyrian vessels ( Ezekiel 27:9 Ezekiel 27:27 ; marg., "strengtheners" or "stoppers of chinks").
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Calkers". "Easton's Bible Dictionary".


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The Lufthansa Cargo route network covers more than 300 destinations in around 100 countries. We use freight aircraft, freight capacity on Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines passenger aircraft, and trucks. The majority of our cargo business is handled at our central hub in Frankfurt, where our MD-11F and B777F Freighters are stationed. We have also operated our own logistics center at Frankfurt's CargoCity South since 2010. The airports in Munich and Vienna also serve as additional hubs.
Munich's geographical location makes it possible for us to serve many cities in southern Europe. In addition, Munich is connected to key global business locations thanks to the A340 fleet stationed there.
In Vienna, we successfully market all belly capacity on Austrian Airlines flights. Vienna International Airport's Quick Ramp Transfer, the only one of its kind in Europe, also allows for extremely short transfer times of just 40 minutes for express freight.


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Crawford Technologies Releasing New Dashboard Technology for Production Management at GRAPH EXPO 14
Friday, September 19, 2014
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Just one of many reasons to stop by CrawfordTech's booth #344 at Graph Expo 2014 in Chicago
Toronto, ON - Crawford Technologies announced today that it will demonstrate its new dashboard technology for high-volume customer communications workflows at GRAPH EXPO 14 in Chicago, IL from September 28 to October 1, 2014.
CrawfordTech's new dashboard technology allows Automated Document Factory (ADF) users to know exactly what is happening, real-time, on the production floor. CrawfordTech's dashboard is easy to use, customizable, modular and provides workflow visibility, increased productivity and lowers IT costs.
"Our customers have been asking for dashboard technology to give them a better view into their production workflows, so we have delivered a very exciting addition to this powerful solution" said Ernie Crawford, President of Crawford Technologies.
In addition to the release of CrawfordTech's new dashboard, attendees will have a chance to experience a revolutionary and complete end-to-end ADF courtesy of the powerful partnership between Crawford Technologies, Canon Solutions America and Ironsides Technology as the three vendors join forces to offer a complete package for customers who want the best of breed for all critical components of their ADF.
"We are very excited about partnering with Canon Solutions America and Ironsides Technology this year in Chicago at GRAPH EXPO 14," said Stuart Warner, Vice President of Sales, Crawford Technologies. "By combining the power of Océ PRISMAproduction, Ironsides Technology Automated Production Tracking (APT) and CrawfordTech's PRO Production Manager, customers and attendees will have the chance to experience the powerful combination that makes an efficient, manageable and cost effective – truly automated - ADF."
CrawfordTech will also be participating in the following Graph Expo 2014 events:
• Crawford Technologies Solutions Summit: CrawfordTech will be hosting a one day solutions summit onTuesday, September 29 where attendees can learn all about CrawfordTech solutions and get their questions answered by team members. Attendees will and have an opportunity to meet the CrawfordTech executive team including the President, Ernie Crawford. To register for the CrawfordTech Solutions Summit, click here.
• Xplor Networking Breakfast and Panel Discussion: CrawfordTech is sponsoring this Xplor event onTuesday, September 30, from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. For more information and to register, go to: Xplor at Graph Expo
• 'Case Study Cafe' by CrawfordTech's David Day and Jonathan McGrew: Monday, September 29 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - A Day in The Life of an Operations Manager covers more than the day-to-day operations, it is also achieving this year's goals and planning to execute on the requirements of the future. Join David Day and Jonathan McGrew for an afternoon coffee/tea break with assorted baked goods, some entertainment, but, more importantly, education using a real world example of workflow, document management and document accessibility. They might even throw in some archiving/ECM considerations too. Dave and Jonathan will show how a large Print Services Provider (PSP) has taken their operations to the next level. For additional information, please visit the Print Media Centr website.
Attendees should mark their calendars and visit the Crawford Technologies team and partners at booth #344.
Graph Expo 14 will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from September 28 to October 1, 2014.
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New iPhone + New Apple Developer Provisioning Profile
Yesterday, I took some time off from the nice weather and gardening tasks to go out and get a new iPhone 3GS. First off, let me say that the speed difference is really great! I've only played around with a few of the new features (such as the video camera and compass), but the speed increase is a huge plus. Today, I got around to creating a new developer profile for my new iPhone 3GS. My old iPhone was having some problems a few months ago and Apple replaced it, so I remembered the hassles I had then setting up a new provisioning profile for the replacement device (this seems to be a common iPhone developer complaint). I had similar problems this time with the 3GS, so I've decided to note down all the things that I did to get it setup properly. Hopefully, this will help someone else (or, at least, it might remind me of the necessary steps the next time I have to do it!). Not all these steps may be necessary (and it's probably a lot easier if you're just adding a device to an existing profile rather than replacing a provisioning profile); however, I wanted to make sure I knew all the steps this time and it's what worked for me!
When you upgrade to a new device, you need to do the following:
In Apple's iPhone Developer Program Program Portal:
- Create a new provisioning profile for the device
- Set up a new device profile
- Download the new provisioning profile to the Desktop
On the Mac:
- Delete the old provisioning profile from ~/Library/MobileDevice/Provisioning Profiles/
- Drag the new provisioning profile from the Desktop into ~/Library/MobileDevice/Provisioning Profiles/
In the Organizer window in Xcode:
- Click on the device (in the left-hand pane)
- Drag the new provisioning profile into the "Provisioning" box
- Click on the "Provisioning Profiles" (in the left-hand pane)
- Double-click on the new profile name (in the top pane) - it should appear in the "Included Devices" bottom pane with an "Installed" status
- Close the Organizer window
- Press the Xcode/Empty Caches... menu option
- Close Xcode
On the Mac and iPhone:
- Power off both the Mac and the iPhone
- Power on both the Mac and the iPhone
- Attach the iPhone to the Mac
For each project you previously built with the old provisioning profile:
- Right-click on the [projectname].xcodeproj file and select "Show Package Contents"
- Make a backup copy of the project.pbxproj file
- Use a text editor (I used Emacs) to edit the project.pbxproj file:
- Delete any lines that have the key CODE_SIGN_IDENTITY
- Delete any lines that have the key PROVISIONING_PROFILE
- Delete any lines that have the key "CODE_SIGN_IDENTITY[sdk=iphoneos*]"
- Delete any lines that have the key "PROVISIONING_PROFILE[sdk=iphoneos*]"
In Xcode, for each project you previously built with the old provisioning profile:
- Open the project
- Press the Build/Clean All Targets menu option
- Press the Project/Edit Project Settings menu option
- On the Build tab under "All Configurations", chage the "Code Signing Identity" value to iPhone Developer
- On the Xcode dropdown menu, select to build on the Device
- Press the Build/Build and Run menu option (the application should build and load on the device)
That's what worked for me. If anyone has an easier/alternative approach, let me know and I'll publish relevant comments in updates to this post.


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In November, 2009, a 14-year-old girl was found dead in a grassy lot in Nghe An City, Vietnam five days after she left home to meet a "friend" whom she had met on a social networking site. The suspect is a 41-year-old man who authorities say posed as a 20-year-old on the internet to lure the young girl. After gaining her trust, the two started exchanging text messages and after a few weeks, they arranged to meet in the riverside where he allegedly sexually assaulted and killed her.
Sadly, this is not an isolated story. Vietnamese teenagers use social networks and online games while not understanding much about how to properly protect themselves in this digital world.
IBM employee Duong Kieu Oanh partnered with the Center for Research Family Health and Community (CEFACOM) to develop an Internet Safety Education curriculum. The program aims to equip students with the skills and ability to identify potential risks from the Internet, and then shows them ways to stay safe.
Together, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, they have worked to screen schools and students, identifying students' knowledge gaps and sources of risks. Based on the findings, Duong from IBM and CEFACOM developed a four-session training curriculum to address risks from social networks/forums and online games – the two types of Internet applications the students access most often.
"The project is about helping vulnerable children to overcome the problems society neglects," said Tran Nguyen Vu, one of 102 IBM employees in Vietnam who contributed over 700 volunteer hours to deliver nearly 100 sessions on Internet safety. "I shared the case of a girl being abused after meeting someone on the Internet, and asked them how they would feel if they knew the girl – or were that girl. The children were dumbfounded, and took the lessons seriously."
In 100 sessions, IBM volunteers reached 1,500 pupils at the four schools in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. However, the group applied for and won an IBM Catalyst Grant. With the US$10,000 grant, IBM and CEFACOM are planning to expand the project to reach more than 5,000 students and to develop additional curriculum which will help students take advantage of the educational information and opportunities available on the Internet.
IBM is marking its centennial year with a worldwide celebration of volunteer service. Throughout 2011, IBM invites everyone to join our global community of employees, retirees, families and friends as we support the communities where we work, live and learn together.


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Mom asked to visit the Grand Canyon West Skywalk on the Hualapai Indian Reservation. We got on Route 66 at Seligman ("Leave no route untraveled!"). We stopped in Peach Springs, Arizona, for brunch. We ate at at the Hualapai Lodge Restaurant (highly recommended!). Next door was the long abandoned John Osterman Shell Station (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012).
While sturdy, its exterior is not aging gracefully, but then who among us can claim to be doing better?
We had a fine time traveling there and back with the folks.


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July 29, 2016
Dear Elementary Parents,
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year. We hope that your family has enjoyed the summer months and your children are eager for the start of school. During the summer, we have been preparing for a great school year.
When you walk on campus, you will notice a number of facilities improvements. Some examples include improvements in landscaping, school signage, air conditioning the elementary Maker Space, interior and exterior painting, stadium seating in the auditorium, creation of a long-jump track on the field, and significant improvements to the playground area for early childhood/kindergarten students.
As the school year begins, you will notice a number of educational improvements. Some examples include new exciting SuperUnits, strengthening of the Vietnamese language program, and strengthening the elementary math program.
Attached to this letter are some documents that will be helpful as you prepare your child for starting the new school year:
- Important Dates for Start of School: This shows the date, time, event, and notes for events for all grades, as well as events for specific grades.
- New School Year Orientation: This event is on August 9 for all returning and new students and parents.
- Preparations Checklist: This is the list of tasks to be accomplished by families during the August 9 orientation during the "school year preparations".
We look forward to seeing you at the New School Year Orientation.
Dan Keller, PhD
Elementary School Principal
Please click here for this letter and all attachments: StartingtheElementarySchoolYear


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Vidya Balan gets superstitious about red
Vidya Balan feels the colour red is lucky for her ever since her film The Dirty Picture, and she has apparently done away with the traditional green attire for her lavani sequence in Ferrari Ki Sawari.bollywood Updated: Feb 25, 2012 18:36 IST
The unprecedented success of The Dirty Picture (2011) has resulted in Vidya Balan shedding all inhibitions as an actor. She will now be seen in the lavani item number Mala jau dya na ghari… in Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions' next, Ferrari Ki Sawari.
And the actor insisted on being featured in a red sari instead of the traditional green attire usually worn.
Confirming the news, director Rajesh Mapuskar reveals, "The Dirty Picture was such a huge hit that she feels that red is her lucky colour. She insisted on doing the song in a red sari. The result is looking fantastic."
Vidya, on the other hand, feels that people were unable to tap her sensual side, and so was never offered an item number before this. "I don't think anyone could believe that I could be so sensual," she says, adding, "I am still not a dancer. But I have begun to enjoy dancing more now."
Prod her on whether she believes that this development is the result of her act in The Dirty Picture, and she says, "I guess everyone saw a different side of me in the film," she laughs. Vidya has worked with Rajesh from the time when he was an associate director to Rajkumar Hirani in Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). "So there is a special connection that I share with him."
Vidya has finished shooting the song and is currently busy promoting her forthcoming film, Kahaani, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. It is set to hit theatres on March 9.
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FAQ: July 12, 2015, Timberlea Flooding Event
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Here are answers to some likely questions about the July 12, 2015, flooding event in Timberlea.
1. What happened?
On Sunday, July 12, 2015, an unusually intense rainfall in the early morning hours brought significant precipitation, resulting in flooding in the sanitary sewer main in the Timberlea area.
2. How likely is this to happen again?
The likelihood of another very large storm, resulting in flooding, is low. While the review of the July 12 event continues, we believe that the thunderstorm that morning was at least a "1 in 25" year storm.
3. Will the Confederation Way Sanitary Sewer Bypass Project solve this problem and prevent flooding in these areas in the future?
The Confederation Way Sanitary Sewer Bypass Project will substantially improve the situation and significantly reduce future risk of basement flooding due to rain storms. The project offers a solution that not only effectively mitigates the risk of sanitary sewer surcharging, but poses less construction impact on the neighbourhood and residents than the other options considered. The excavation and pipeline work that residents see in the areas of Brett Drive, Berard Crescent and Brosseau Crescent are part of Phase 1 of the Confederation Way Sanitary Sewer Bypass.
Construction on the new sanitary line began this year and Phase 1 is scheduled to be in operation by the end of October. Learn more about the project..
4. Did the current construction of the Confederation Way Sanitary Sewer Bypass Project have an impact on this flood?
Given the magnitude of the storm on July 12, flooding would have occurred without construction of the Confederation Way Sanitary Sewer Bypass Project. However a detailed technical investigation is currently underway to determine if the construction affected the sanitary system's flows during the rain storm. In the meantime, as an added precaution, staff are developing a temporary alternate solution to handle any excessive flows should another very large rain storm occur between now and the opening of the new sewer line in October. This approach involves additional bypass pumps that will be on stand-by to direct excess flow from the sanitary system to another point farther downstream.
5. Why does there seem to be a history of flooding in the area? What steps been taken to address this issue? When?
As you know, our community has enjoyed huge population growth since the year 2000. The boom in population has also brought a great deal of construction and infrastructure growth. While our neighbourhoods are built to the highest development standards of the day, that standard changes over time.
The Municipality began a sewer flow monitoring program for the neighbourhood in 2011. The results showed that "Inflow and Infiltration (I & I)" were significantly higher than expected and that "I & I" was a key factor in previous flooding events. Work on a solution began immediately after the concern was identified. The Confederation Way Sanitary Sewer Bypass Project has been specifically designed to mitigate this flood risk and will provide a major improvement to the existing infrastructure.
6. What is "Inflow and Infiltration (I & I)?"
All building developments must meet the Municipality's standard infrastructure capacity requirements, which includes allowance in the sanitary sewer main for "Inflow and Infiltration (I & I)." Inflow refers to surface water that enters the sewer from yard, roof and flooring drains (weeping tile), cross-connections with storm drains, and through holes in manhole covers. Infiltration is groundwater or surface water that enters sewer pipes through holes, breaks, joint failures and connection failures. For a diagram of typical sources of "I & I", please see the attached brochure.
7. What should I do if my basement flooded on July 12?
The first step is to contact your insurance provider and then begin cleaning up to reduce the chance of further damage in your home. If you have coverage, your insurance provider may contact the RMWB on your behalf. You may also file a Notice of Claim with the RMWB. For more details on this process, see: Filing a Claim.
8. What can I do as a land/home owner to protect my property from flooding?
As land/home owners, it's always in your best interest to protect your own property—it's also your responsibility. Back-flow preventers and sump pumps are two important ways you can empower yourself and protect your home from sewer back-ups. You can also ensure your downspouts are directed away from your home and that your lot is properly graded so that surface water drains away from your home's foundation. Please review the attached brochure, originally distributed by the Municipality in 2014, for further practical information.
9. My coverage won't cover the costs of my flood damage. Will the Municipality pay for my clean-up?
The Municipal Government Act stipulates that in most cases a municipality is not liable for costs or damages of third parties arising from municipal utility installations or operations, unless the Municipality is negligent. To this point we have seen nothing to indicate that negligence on the part of the Municipality was the cause of the flooding, so it is unlikely that reimbursement for your clean-up costs will be made. You may, however, file a Notice of Claim if you so desire, and we will forward it to our insurance company which will make the final decision on whether the municipality is liable to pay the claim.
To download a form, and for more information, please refer to the information found at: Filing a Claim.
10. I have many questions. How can I get more information?
Municipal information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling Pulse: Wood Buffalo Call Line at 780-743-7000. For specific information about the Confederation Way Sanitary Sewer Bypass Project, please contact the Construction Helpdesk at 780-793-1054 (Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) or send an email to email@example.com.


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[Watch] Let's Be Cops (2014)
It's the ultimate buddy cop movie except for one thing: they're not cops. When two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party, they become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
IMDB Rating: 6.80 | MOVIE MARATHON ZONE |
Genre: Comedy | Length: 104 minutes | Land/Year: 2014
Regie: Luke Greenfield, Nicholas Thomas | Actors: Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev, James D'Arcy, Keegan-Michael Key, Andy Garcia, Jonathan Lajoie, Tom Mardirosian, Natasha Leggero, Rebecca Koon, Joshua Ormond, L. Warren Young, Nelson Bonilla, Brian Oerly, Jeff Chase, Alec Rayme, R


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This card was inspired by ConnieM and I had to try out a modified version of it!! It turned out awesome! I used the Branch Out set that is currently on the Dormant List (meaning you can order it, but it is not in the current catalog).
Layered Embossing- First stamp the tree from Branch Out Stamp set in Chocolate Craft Ink and emboss with clear. Then stamp the snowflakes with white craft ink and emboss. Next taking a template made from the 1 ¾" punch. Place it over the tree leaving the hole where you want the moon, holding template in place first fill circle by sponging Banana ink in hole, then sponge on some Curry and finally some mustard ink. Without moving the template, press versamark over template to cover the circle with versamark, remove template and emboss with clear. Sponge caramel ink over the center where the tree and moon is… then sponge chocolate chip around the edges. Using a white gel pen highlight the tree limbs of tree… Then I just smeared a little white ink on the torn piece of chocolate chip cardstock and assembled card! I think it turned out gorgeous!


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Haido (ハイド)Haido had bought the Book of Gelel from a merchant overseas, and used it to look for the Gelel vein for powers to rule the world, which led him and his knights to where the vein rests. He and his subordinates, Fugai, Kamira, and Ranke, attacked Temujin's village (although Temujin didn't know about it at the time). The reason Haido attacked Temujin's village was to obtain the stone of Gelel, which he believed was in Temujin's village. He killed everyone in the village, including Temujin's parents. When he found Temujin, however, he saw potential in the boy and took him as his underling. Haido trained Temujin to become his minion and help him to find the Vein of Gelel.
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Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Monday said the white paper on irrigation will be published soon.
"As per an assurance in the House, it will be brought before the people soon," Chavan told reporters here.
Chavan`s comments came in wake of his meeting with NCP president and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Saturday.
The Chief Minister said there is no difference of opinion in the Congress regarding transfer of Indu Mill land for Ambedkar memorial.
"It is our commitment. Talks are on and the Centre is responding positively," he added.
When asked about RPI leader Ramdas Athavale`s threat that his party will take possession of the land if no announcement is made before December six, the death anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, Chavan said, Athavale met him last week and they had a fruitful discussion.
"I don`t know what he spoke outside," he added.
On senior Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi`s remarks that the party will not hesitate in taking law into their hands for ensuring memorial of late Sena supermo Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park, Chavan said nobody should take law into their hands.
"Such comments will be legally examined," he added.
The Chief Minister also said the government has not received any proposal for a memorial at Shivaji park.
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Be careful what you wish for...
Is anybody still out there reading?
I really should start this entry apologizing for my absence and telling you all how much I've missed you. And as much as both statements really are ENTIRELY appropriate, well, I have bigger fish to fry. Ugh. Fish. Frying.
You see...just the mere THOUGHT of a fish fry is going to send me running for the bathroom, for oh, about the fifty gazillionth time.
I'm pregnant.
As my step-dad likes to say...AGAIN.
Yup, preggo number five. (Wasn't that a song?) But let me start from the beginning, shall I? Hold on a sec though. I need a sip of ginger ale.
Nope, not helping.
It all started after miscarriage number four. Mr. Blogger and I decided the hell with this "just keep trying" bullshit and after meeting with fertility specialists and undergoing even MORE tests, we finally came to the decision to go through IVF.
We were supposed to do it in May, but our financing fell through. Then we were shooting for July. I began some meds, we started using condoms (VERY odd for people trying to get pregnant, but we did as we were told) and all was full speed ahead.
Until May 21, 2006. Yes, my little beanie, I know EXACTLY when you were conceived.
SOMEBODY forgot to use one that night. And SOMEBODY else had absolutely no idea where she was on her cycle, given that she was for once relieved of the obsessive record keeping. But well, what can you do. Oops. I mean really, what are the chances, right?
Actually, I KNOW the chances. I was watching a program on couples trying to conceive through IVF and one of the women was my age. She went through SIX rounds of IVF with no luck and then ended up using donor eggs. To quote the announcer, "The chances of Mrs. Infertile conceiving on her own at her age is FIVE PERCENT".
I'm sorry, did you say FIVE?
I immediately began to cry.
So when, a couple weeks later, we were heading off to a weekend trip to L.A., I started noticing I sure was having to use the bathroom an awful lot. (Ahhh the days when using the bathroom a lot only implied frequent urination...such times of innocence.) Hmmmm. And I was getting a bit of heartburn. Double hmmm.
Now, as I stated before, I've been through this part before. A second trimester? Nope, never. But I've at least had a few weeks of joy in my time.
I know the signs. And I had a funny feeling. So we picked up a First Response on the way up to my aunt and uncle's where we were staying for the weekend.
Saturday morning I bounded out of bed after the fourth time of getting up to go to the bathroom that night and decided to try. The line was really really faint. But it was there. Sunday morning, same thing. But a little darker.
I have now decided to trademark the name Most Fertile Infertile Woman on the Planet®.
The following week I had jury duty, and of course I was chosen. I even told them I was pregnant, hoping that would help me in some way, but nope. They apparently wanted someone who pushed past the elderly and infirm to get to the restroom when they finally called a break.
And in that time, I still had to make it to two blood tests to see if my beta levels were rising. They did. And that made me very happy.
But I know a thing or two about being happy at this point. It never lasts. Ok Mom and M-I-L, SORRY. It never lasted BEFORE.
But here's where the interesting turn of events takes place.
I have always enjoyed being pregnant. I've never been sick. EVER. At the most, I get heartburn and that's nothing a couple Tums won't fix. I'm usually just hungry and tired.
Well the pregnancy goddesses have decided to laugh in the face of the one who once wrote THIS. Just skip down to the last line if you like. Now you may laugh as well.
OH MY GOD have I been sick. All the pregnancy books list a litany of digestive issues you MAY experience while pregnant, and may I say, overachiever that I am, I've had 'em all!
I can't decide if the puking or the mind-numbingly painful constipation is more fun. Either way, it is AWFULLY hard to concentrate at work. (Oh my compadre in puke...I feel for you...I really do.)
And frankly, after the Weekend of Puking A Go-Go, that's why I'm home today.
My doctor ordered an early ultrasound for last Thursday so we could see what was happening at this particularly worrisome point in my pregnancies, and I was pretty excited about it until we got there. The screen was away from me, the tech didn't say a word and I was told to call my doctor for the results. What the hell?
Only today (yes, I had to wait FOUR FREAKIN' DAYS for the results) did they tell me the following, and I quote...
"Confirmed intrauterine pregnancy of 6 to 7 weeks."
No. Really. I COULD HAVE TOLD YOU THAT YOU BIG DORKS!
The nurse said at a scan that early, that's all they're trying to establish. It's not ectopic and it's the correct size. I thought we'd see a heartbeat, which I know other women have at this point, so I'm now of course worried and PISSED. The nurse on the other hand, thinks everything is just hunky dory, given my beta numbers and now the scan.
The big day of the Big Ultrasound is July 6. I am so nervous, my knees are knocking already.
So today I am 7 weeks and 1 day, which is longer than it lasted last time, but not as long as others. That Big Ultrasound has been an arbiter of doom on many an occasion, so if I can just get through that with good news, well, that will be a first.
In the meantime, I tell myself that it's GOOD to be sick. And worry will get you nowhere.
One of these days, I may just believe it.


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Shirtless Justin Bieber Shows Off Skateboarding Skills in Central Park!
Justin Bieber listens to some tunes while skateboarding shirtless in Central Park on Monday (May 26) in New York City.
The 20-year-old entertainer was joined by a buff bodyguard and his mentor Usher.
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Okay, here is the situation: I just finished watching "The Boys from Brazil" (1978), and in the movie everything except for two items were clear. What I do not understand though bugs me:
Firstly, What was the point of the clawed bracelet that Dr. Mengle was so infatuated with?
Secondly, What was the point of the Nazi Investigator, when he was interviewing Elsi in prison<name/sp>, asking about the birthday of her adopted Doberman Pinscher? He gave up a deposition for that information and acted like it was key to something --but to what?
If you know the answer, then you are a better analyst than I. (And if you find that easy, let's hear an explanation for "Naked Lunch".)


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Tomorrow I'll pick up what'll hopefully be that last version of the photos for the exhibition.
But today already I give you the official invitation to spend som time with us on March 19, 2016 in Stockholm. The vernissage of Viewpoint Europe will be between 2 and 6 pm - hope to see you there!


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As per instructions the last time I went in, I fasted an hour before my appointment.
The doc and I discussed how I was feeling since the treatment 10 days ago. The first 2 nights I still struggled with nighttime throat itching due to our window fan dragging in the pollen with the cool night air. The nights after that I have generally been able to get a good night's sleep without allergy problems. A couple times during the last week or so, I have had very minor allergy itchy throat/eye/sneeze episodes and some arm itchiness after picking beans and cucumbers in the garden (which I think any non-allergy person might experience). When I was mowing part of our
I am definitely not going through the tissues like I have in years past. A definite blessing!
The doc had me hold what looked like a small aluminum(brushed steel?) cylinder hooked up to the computer and ran a Mini-scan. My body is still working through the grasses, ragweed and something else(can't remember) from the last treatment. And Gluten is still a no-go. (tsk-tsk) Apparently, with the BaxAura, the treatment takes more time to fully take effect. My homeopathic spray was run through the machine again, but I didn't need to get another treatment(and thus no fasting afterwards). I just need to continue taking the homeopathic until my next visit.
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Nicholas Cardenas and Eddie Perez, two students at Verbum Dei High School in Watts, both make the 26-mile drive to the Foothills five days a month.
Cardenas works at the Allen Lund Company and Perez works at Bob Smith Toyota, thanks to their school's corporate work-study program.
"I know a lot of students would agree — the main reason I came to Verbum Dei was for the corporate work-study program," said Nicholas, a 17-year old senior.
Verbum Dei is an all-boys' college and preparatory school. The school's main goal is for all its students to go on to college. The school boasts a 100% matriculation rate, with 70% percent of its students going on to four-year universities while 30% enroll in community colleges.
"It's important in this community because these kids typically stay in the community they're raised in," said Paul Hosch, Verbum Dei's vice president of advancement. "If these kids are coming up and aren't successful, this community is never going to be anything, so we have to get these kids to go to college."


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Sun Bancorp Inc. (SNBC) are gaining 5.87% to $4.33 in early trading on Thursday after the lender said it will eliminate its home loans and commercial specialty business units, and accelerate disposition of $96 million of so called, "problem loans," plus cut 38% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan.
The restructuring will result in a second quarter charge of about $20 million, the firm said.
Sun Bancorp's board has also declared a one-for-give reverse stock split effective August 11 for shareholders on record as of August 8.
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Separately, TheStreet Ratings team rates SUN BANCORP INC/NJ as a Hold with a ratings score of C. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate SUN BANCORP INC/NJ (SNBC) a HOLD. The primary factors that have impacted our rating are mixed, some indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation of either a positive or negative performance for this stock relative to most other stocks. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, expanding profit margins and notable return on equity. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including unimpressive growth in net income and weak operating cash flow."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- Compared to its closing price of one year ago, SNBC's share price has jumped by 28.38%, exceeding the performance of the broader market during that same time frame. Regarding the stock's future course, our hold rating indicates that we do not recommend additional investment in this stock despite its gains in the past year.
- The gross profit margin for SUN BANCORP INC/NJ is currently very high, coming in at 89.02%. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Regardless of the strong results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of -6.44% is in-line with the industry average.
- SUN BANCORP INC/NJ has experienced a steep decline in earnings per share in the most recent quarter in comparison to its performance from the same quarter a year ago. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. But, we feel it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, SUN BANCORP INC/NJ continued to lose money by earning -$0.11 versus -$0.59 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings (-$0.03 versus -$0.11).
- The company, on the basis of change in net income from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly underperformed when compared to that of the S&P 500 and the Commercial Banks industry. The net income has significantly decreased by 177.7% when compared to the same quarter one year ago, falling from $2.45 million to -$1.91 million.
- Net operating cash flow has significantly decreased to $3.98 million or 91.73% when compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, when comparing the cash generation rate to the industry average, the firm's growth is significantly lower.
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General Motors' German division, Opel, is experimenting with a new fuel for its midsize Insignia. The company will sell a version of the Insignia powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This car really is powered by gas, and should offer European motorists a cheaper alternative to straight gasoline.
The Insignia, which is related to the U.S.-market Buick Regal, is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Called LPG ecoFLEX, the engine is a modified version of the four-banger offered in conventional Insignias. It has strengthened valves and valve seat inserts, along with a reprogrammed engine control unit to handle LPG.
The Insignia LPG makes 140 horsepower, and comes with a six-speed manual transmission. Like the regular Insignia, the Insignia LPG will be offered as a sedan, hatchback, or "Sports Tourer" station wagon.
The fuel system is where things get complicated, because the Insignia LPG can run on either petroleum gas or gasoline. The car sacrifices its spare tire for a 42-gallon LPG tank; the conventional fuel tank remains. The Insignia has a range of 310 miles on LPG, and can drive up to 1,050 miles on both LPG and a full tank of gasoline.
Drivers can switch between gasoline and LPG with a switch on the dashboard, and both fuels are displayed on the same gauge.
The result is roughly 31 mpg, which is 10 mpg less than a regular 1.4-liter Insignia. So what is the advantage of the Insignia LPG?
LPG is a relatively unknown fuel in the U.S., but that is not the case in Europe. The Insignia LPG may be less efficient than its gasoline-powered sibling, but LPG is much cheaper than gasoline. In Europe, a liter of LPG costs about 0.70 euros, while a liter of gasoline costs around 1.53 euros. In Germany, drivers also get a tax break if they fill up with LPG.
Unlike Americans who try to fill their cars with biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), or electricity, Insignia LPG owners shouldn't have a problem finding a place to refuel. There are 35,000 stations across Europe that sell LPG.
LPG is synthesized during the refinement of other petroleum products like crude oil. Since its boiling point is below room temperature, it is kept under pressure so it remains liquefied. Although it is derived from fossil fuels, LPG is thought to burn cleaner, producing fewer greenhouse gases. Opel says the Insignia LPG emits 24 g/km of CO2.
Opel already makes LPG versions of its smaller Corsa, Meriva, and Astra models. The bigger Insginia will probably top them in price; it starts at 28,150 euros, or about $34,950.


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My brother has a very cool bucket list. Just recently he worked backstage at a Megadeth show. He can also check off eating snake and being in a music video. Truthfully, I wouldn't want to do at least two of those things (I can check off working backstage, but mine was for Shakespeare, not Heavy Metal). But I think it's very cool nonetheless whenever he tells me about something new he's been up to. It's gotten me thinking about my own bucket list. Yet to come usually involves travel experiences (one day I will visit the Holy Land and go on an African Safari) more than adventurous pursuits. My dream list would include things like eating at the kitchen table experience of one of Gordon Ramsay's Restaurants or being on the Amazing Race (please start accepting Canadian contestants!). Okay, and I'm a little jealous about the music video cameo ;)
As I reflect are 10 cool things that I can cross off my bucket list.
-been to a Paul McCartney concert (truly fantastic!)
-driven across Canada (a must for all Canadians!)
-parasailing (I'm really glad Dad and my brother talked me into this one, amazing!)
-gone to an All Star Sporting Event (my brother and I went to the Home Run Derby in Seattle)
-seen both the World Series Trophy and the Stanley Cup
-been up many tall places including the Eiffel Tower, The CN Tower, and the Empire State Building
-given my testimony to Nicky Gumbel in front of a whole conference of people
-been part of a game show audience (Wheel of Fortune and the long gone Classic Concentration)
-ministered on the streets of New York
-taken ballroom dancing lessons
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This is Pepsi. Layla named him. I kind of feel bad for this little guy. He is the runt and used to be the biggest crybaby. He had the loudest and most pathetic meow. He also has a lazy eyes sometimes, and his tail got caught in a door, so now the end of his little tail is crooked. He is very playful and the very tip of his tail is white.
This is The Hisser. He got this name because one day he was hiding underneath the ottoman and Mike reached down to him. All of a sudden he started hissing and spitting like he was something tough. He is pretty much a loner also, but he is getting better. He has a very unique stripe pattern also.
This is Chewbacca, or Chewy. Blake named her. She was actually the first one with a name and is very sweet. I think she looks more like Yoda personally. (Yes, Blake is a Star Wars freak).
I thought I had a photo of Possum here, but turns out, this is The Hisser again, laying on top of the Fluff Ball.
This is PJ (stands for Pancake Jr. Even though she's a girl.). I think she is probably my favorite. She is very playful but also very sweet. Funny how the two non-striped ones are both females.
What our living room usually looks like:
THIS is Possum. He may not look very possum-y in this picture, but when he's sneaking through stuff, he defiantly does. He's a little skittish but also very playful and cuddly. This guy is Mike's favorite.
And for some random shots... The Hisser. Sleeping alone in the hallway while everyone else was piled up somewhere.
For awhile, they really liked piling up in my magazine crate.
Dragging out ALL the kitty toys can really tire you out...
Layla and the Chew-Bear...
Blake, the PSP and the Fluff Ball...
Mike, PJ & Fluff Ball (I think!)
Well, there they are. As much as we shouldnt have, I think we have grown pretty attached to these little guys. Lately they have all been crawling into the bed with us at night. Every time one of us wakes up, there is either a pile of kittens or a wrestling match going on. They are defiantly a form of entertainment and it will be hard to see them go!


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Music and food night at Between the Rocks and the Sea on the 16th March 2016
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COOLIDGE, Ariz. (AP) – Police in south-central Arizona say two men and a woman found fatally shot on a rural highway were related.
Coolidge police identified the woman killed Wednesday on State Route 87 as 45-year-old Reyna Idalia Renteria. The men were identified as 75-year-old Francisco Renteria Valenzuela and 57-year-old Everardo Verduzco.
Police said Renteria was the wife of Verduzco and the daughter of Valenzuela.
Police said a motive wasn't immediately known but that the shootings didn't appear to be either drug-related or a property crime. They also said they weren't looking for any suspects.
Coolidge is about 56 miles southeast of Phoenix.
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How could I have forgotten? Where was my mind yesterday? It sure wasn't remembering to go to the grocery store for coffee! No coffee this morning. What's a girl to do. I'm drinking very good tea, but it's not the same. It's a good thing that I still have cat food. If I had ran out of cat food I don't think Cocoapuff would forgive me.
It's cold again but it should warm up nicely. I'll get out and go to the grocery store. It's time too that I get myself out to the studio. My tailbone,hip,leg seems better and I haven't used the walker in weeks.
Thank you God this morning for another beautiful morning. Terri returned to school yesterday for a teacher planning day and today the children will be back. She is such a good teacher, mother and wife and I'm so thankful for having her as my daughter-in-law. I hope I'll be able to keep the children tonight. They are so sweet learning to play together. Of course, poor Cocoapuff gets chased around the house and is learning to go hide when the children are here.


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Jake Shields vs. Ed Herman: "I Feel Strong"
Going up one weight class, from a welterweight to a middleweight fighter, has given Jake Shields (27-6-1) a different outlook at training camp.
"I don't have to worry about weight cutting," said Shields. "Sometimes my camps run really good then the last couple of weeks focuses on cutting weight that it takes up my whole camp. I start feeling weak and depleted. This time I didn't have to worry about any weight cutting at all."
Prior to joining the UFC, Shields held the middleweight championship in Strikeforce and EliteXC. He has fought four times in the UFC, all in the middleweight division. His UFC record is 2-2.
"It was a tough decision, but then Joe Silva said he wanted to see me up there so I'm giving it a shot," said Shields. "I think it's a good idea. I felt really good training at this weight. I feel strong and have a small weight cut. So hopefully everything goes smooth."
Jake Shields (27-6-1) will make his UFC middleweight debut against Ed Herman (20-7) on August 11 at UFC 150.
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Combining historical anecdote and psychology research, Brotherton endeavors to explain how the human mind concocts conspiracy theories and the effects of these theories on society.
The author is a clear and sober writer, and he describes a host of far-fetched plots in sociological context. He summarizes the origins of the Illuminati, The Protocols of the Wise Elders of Zion, the so-called "Umbrella Man," and the Bilderberg Group, demonstrating how each phenomenon triggered rumormongering and even mass panic. Brotherton also includes current examples, connecting the "anti-vaxxer" movement and disappearance of Flight 370 to earlier instances of vaccination fears and missing aircraft. Setting aside complex neurology, the author cites simple studies and real-world examples, breezily explaining how the brain takes confusing information and "connects the dots." He argues that conspiracy theories are the brain's natural attempt to create order in uncertain times. Some of these conspiracies are harmless or amusing, such as Elvis Presley faking his own death. Others are far more serious and have led to libel, hysteria, and death. By fringe standards, Brotherton is conservative in his assessments of popular theories: he doesn't seem to believe that the moon landings were faked, that vaccines cause autism, or that shape-shifting lizards control the world. However, the author shows empathy for people who want to believe: "Given what we know about the FBI spying on anyone they think is subversive; military plans to assassinate foreign leaders and innocent civilians; and recent revelations about the National Security Agency's unprecedented snooping abilities, we can all perhaps be forgiven a little prudent paranoia." The world of conspiracy theory is a minefield of manic personalities, but Brotherton uses a measured scientific tone to explain our more creative anxieties. His writing style is inviting and even cheeky, and the book is a page-turner.
A thoughtful, general analysis of conspiracy theories arguing that belief in secret plots is neither new nor unusual but a time-tested part of the human experience.