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What is a Midwife?
The word midwife means literally "with woman". Midwives have been around as long as women have been giving birth.
The midwife is recognized as a responsible and accountable professional who works in partnership with women to give the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period, to conduct births on the midwife's own responsibility and to provide care for the newborn and the infant. This care includes preventive measures, the promotion of normal birth, the detection of complications in mother and child, the accessing of medical or other appropriate assistance and the carrying out of emergency measures. The midwife has an important task in health counseling and education, not only for the woman, but also within the family and community. This work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and may extend to women's health, sexual or reproductive health and childcare. A midwife may practice in any setting including in the home, the community, hospitals, clinics or health units.
What is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)?
A Certified Professional Midwife is a knowledgeable, skilled and professional independent midwifery practitioner who has met the standards for certification set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and is qualified to provide the midwifery model of care. The CPM is the only international credential that requires knowledge about and experience in out-of-hospital settings.
The Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential requires that all candidates demonstrate successful mastery of both the didactic information and clinical experience components. The didactic component must include either education in a program accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) or ACNM Certification Council (ACC), or completion of PEP, a competency-based education program. Each candidate must also complete a clinical component that is at least one year in length and equivalent to 1350 contact hours under the supervision of one or more approved preceptors. Recertification every three years is required of all CPMs.
What is the Midwifery Model of Care?
The Midwives Model of Care™ is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life events. The Midwives Model of Care includes:
- monitoring the physical, psychological and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
- providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
- minimizing technological interventions and; identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention The application of this model has been proven to reduce to incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.


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Comlux America has enlisted the help of Design Q to help revamp the look of luxury jets for VIP customers. The idea was to help Airbus and Boeing deliver higher quality and to appeal to the varied tastes of their more elite clientele. Design Q Faced a Unique Challenge When Comlux America approached Design Q about the project, they didn't… Read more →
Category: Aviation
A Few Quick Facts on Airplanes
Normally, people don't think much about the air they breathe. Humans are naturally adapted to breathe air found at sea level and up to the summits of all but the highest mountains. It takes a smoggy day to even notice a problem with air quality. It's a different story for airplane designers. Commercial airliners fly at altitudes that dwarf… Read more →
Aviation Assistance: A List Of Airline Charities
As both an aviation professional and major proponent of philanthropy, I thought it would be nice to highlight some charities specific to airlines and the aviation industry. Air Care Alliance The Air Care Alliance is a league consisting of volunteer pilots who are committed to aiding citizens of the United States that are in need. The league is made… Read more →
A Flying Hospital?
Mercury News recently published an interesting article about a unique eye care facility. Patients from around the world in need of eye care board a blue-and-white MD-10 cargo plane aptly named the Orbis. The craft is also known as the "Flying Eye Hospital." The high-tech ophthalmic care center was created in California and has the support of local physicians and universities.… Read more →
Da Vinci's Influence on Aviation
Leonardo DaVinci. He's been called many things: inventor, painter, sculptor, scientist, and much, much more. He was one of the world's most visionary people, period. He was responsible for several inventions and artworks throughout his lifetime. And although he is the definition of a "Renaissance Man," he is most notably known as a painter, most famous for the Mona Lisa.… Read more →
More Airplane Etiquette
Recently, I'd written a blog about traveling and airplane etiquette. In it, I discussed some tips, tricks and handy things to remember so that you can get through the traveling process as quickly and comfortably as possible. I was unable to cover all aspects of etiquette, and with the holiday season (and millions of airplane travelers) incoming, I figured… Read more →
Aviation's Impact on the World
As an aviator, I understand just how important the industry is. It has changed the way we travel, trade, fight and view the world. Aviation has made for some incredible technological breakthroughs and we will always continue to push forward to blur the line between fantasy and reality. And for anyone that was born into the modern world of commercial… Read more →
3 Myths Surrounding Airplanes
Hundreds of millions of people hop on airplanes and fly the friendly skies yearly, and that's just in America alone. With so many people relying on airplanes, one would assume that knowledge about airplanes would be fairly common. Surprisingly, there are quite a few common myths surrounding airplanes, mainly due to sensationalized news reports and overly dramatic Hollywood movies. I… Read more →
Exploring the Jewel Changi Airport
In the past, I have written about some of the country's best and worst airports, highlighting their enticing features and impressive structures. Now, I would like to go outside of the US. This time, I want to focus exclusively on one airport: the Jewel Changi Airport. Still under construction, the Jewel Changi airport is shaping up to be one… Read more →
Airline Innovations
Airplanes are incredibly fascinating achievements in human engineering. Human beings can hop aboard an airplane and take to the skies, traveling thousands of miles in a matter of hours. It is an industry that is forever advancing and innovating. I figured I would share some very impressive and inspirational design concepts or technology that are either coming to the industry,… Read more →

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What price is too high
to pay, even for love? When Jace and Clary meet again, Clary is
horrified to discover that the demon Lilith's magic has bound her
beloved Jace together with her evil brother Sebastian, and that Jace has
become a servant of evil. The Clave is out to destroy Sebastian, but
there is no way to harm one boy without destroying the other. As Alec,
Magnus, Simon, and Isabelle wheedle and bargain with Seelies, demons,
and the merciless Iron Sisters to try to save Jace, Clary plays a
dangerous game of her own. The price of losing is not just her own life,
but Jace's soul. She's willing to do anything for Jace, but can she
still trust him? Or is he truly lost?
Love. Blood. Betrayal.
Revenge. Darkness threatens to claim the Shadowhunters in the harrowing
fifth book of the Mortal Instruments series.
My Thoughts: This book was, for the most part, a complete and utter disappointment. I hate leaving series unfinished but I am not convinced that I will pick up the sixth book in this series. I started this book a couple months ago and set it aside because I couldn't get into it. I finally decided that since I own it, I should probably finish it.
My biggest complaint? I am so SICK of Clary and Jace. They whine so much (especially Clary) and make stupid decisions because of how much they 'love' each other. It is such a toxic relationship that I don't even find it romantic or sweet anymore. It just annoyed me to no end. I used to really like Clary as a character but I have pretty much lost all respect for her.
Also, this book kind of seemed like a bunch of filler. There was a lot more unnecessary information about different characters' romantic relationships and less about Shadowhunter stuff. It was really disappointing and was very long for how little actual story was included in the book. I do still really like Simon and Magnus as characters but they can only carry the book so far.
I do have to say that the last couple chapters kind of redeemed the story for me. There was a lot of action and excitement and it felt like some of the earlier books. It *almost* made me change my whole opinion of the book, almost but not quite. There were things left up in the air that made me want to read the next (hopefully final) book but I am still not sure. I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. 3 stars (only because the end was so good).
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Review: "City of Lost Souls" by Cassandra Clare
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CAR SUCs Implement Project on Disaster Risk Reduction in Agricultural Farms in CAR
The six State Universities and Colleges in the Cordillera Administrative Region is now implementing the techno-transfer project on Disaster Risk Reduction on Climate Change Impacts on Agricultural Farms in the CAR under the Science and Technology Action Frontline for Emergencies (SAFE) program after its launching in Kalinga State University on October 9, 2017.
The launching was followed by an inception meeting where the partner institutions deliberated on the activities and expected outputs of the project.
The CAR SUCs composed of Benguet State University (BSU), Ifugao State University (IFSU), Kalinga State University (KSU), Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC), Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST) and Apayao State College (ASC) will be implementing the project for 2 years.
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) funded the project with the total amount of P43.099M.
In addressing the climate change impacts, the SUCs have identified agricultural areas to conduct their technology transfer projects. BSU will conduct disaster risk reduction on climate change impacts on vulnerable terrace farms in Benguet with a budget of P10.29M; IFSU on rice and vegetable farms in Ifugao with P6.10M budget; KSU on vulnerable coffee farms in Kalinga with P6.31M budget; ASIST on vegetable farms in Abra with a budget of P6.99M; MPSPC on vulnerable farms in Mountain Province with a budget of P7.09M; and ASC on agricultural farms in Apayao with P6.28M budget. Each SUC have also allocated counterpart for the project which totals to P10.68M.
Dr. Carlito P. Laurean, BSU Vice President for Research and Extension and the Program Leader, said that the project generally aims to capacitate farmers, barangay and municipal officials on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation through Science and Technology interventions in the communities and in the various farms in the region.
The Memorandums of Agreement which served as basis for the release of the project funds for the techno-transfer project under the SAFE program was signed on September 15, 2017 by the respective Presidents and Project Leaders of the 6 CAR SUCs.//ADSantiago


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WASHINGTON (November 22, 2016) — Existing-home sales ascended in October for the second straight month and eclipsed June's cyclical sales peak to become the highest annualized pace in nearly a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions saw monthly and annual sales increases in October.


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Ashley, Drouin extend point streaks as Mooseheads down Sea DogsNHL.com @NHLdotcom
The Saint John Sea Dogs got an early preview Friday as to what they could face in the first round of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs.
Darcy Ashley scored the eventual winner and added an assist as the Halifax Mooseheads defeated the visiting Sea Dogs 3-1.
Halifax, which clinched top spot in the QMJHL standings on Feb. 24th and is the Canadian Hockey League's number-1 ranked team, wrapped up its season series with Saint John, going 6-0-1 and outscoring them 35-13 in the process. The Mooseheads also improved to 30-2-1 at the Halifax Metro Centre.
Ashley's performance was his fourth multi-point game in a row and extended his point streak to 15 games. Since being held off the score sheet on Feb. 6th, in a 5-4 win against the Rimouski Oceanic, the 19-year-old has produced 11 goals and 14 assists and now has 26 goals and 75 points, both career highs.
Dominic Beauchemin and Nathan MacKinnon also scored for the Mooseheads (57-6-4), who are 15-0-1 in their last 16 contests, while Jonathan Drouin set up Ashley's winning goal.
Drouin's assist gives him 105 points on the season and a tie with P.E.I. Rocket forward Ben Duffy for the QMJHL scoring lead. While Duffy has produced his point total in 67 games, Drouin has hit his mark in only 48 games played.
Andreas Tsogkas scored the lone goal for the Sea Dogs (23-43-1), who are winless in three outings.
Halifax backup goaltender Chris Clarke made 22 saves for the win as Saint John starter Sebastien Auger turned away 24-of-27 shots in defeat.
The Mooseheads went 1 for 8 on the power play while the Sea Dogs failed to score on five chances with the man advantage.
Halifax and Saint John will both wrap up its regular seasons on Sunday. Drouin will be pushing for the Jean Beliveau Trophy as the Mooseheads host the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles while the Sea Dogs will visit P.E.I. to play Duffy and the Rocket.
The Sea Dogs have to win their final game and hope that the Sherbrooke Phoenix lose in regulation against the host Val-d'Or Foreurs on Saturday to avoid the Mooseheads in a first-round matchup.
A date for first-round action has yet to be determined.
Elsewhere in the QMJHL, it was P.E.I. 3, Moncton 2; Acadie-Bathurst 7, Cape Breton 5; Quebec 3, Gatineau 2 (SO); Baie-Comeau 4, Victoriaville 3 (SO); Drummondville 3, Chicoutimi 0; Rouyn-Noranda 5, Sherbrooke 4 (SO); Rimouski 9, Shawinigan 4 and Blainville-Boisbriand 3, Val-d'Or 1.
At Halifax, Beauchemin scored his 14th goal of the season at 16:04 of the first period to put the Mooseheads up 1-0.
Ashley made it 2-0 on the power play 5:22 into the second and MacKinnon added his 31st of the year 1:32 into the third to give Halifax a commanding three-goal lead.
With less than seven minutes remaining in regulation, Tsogkas scored his third goal of the season, and first shorthanded, to breakup Clarke's second shutout bid of the season.
Rocket 3 Wildcats 2
At Charlottetown, Alex Pepin had two goals and Ben Duffy scored his 38th goal of the campaign as the Rocket (40-23-4) downed Moncton (41-23-3) for their fifth win in a row.
Titan 7 Screaming Eagles 5
At Bathurst, N.B., Zach O'Brien scored twice and added an assist and Raphael Lafontaine also had two goals as the Titan (26-34-7) snapped their three-game slide by defeating Cape Breton (14-45-8).
Remparts 3 Olympiques 2 (SO)
At Quebec City, Brent Turnbull's power-play goal at 11:23 of the third period forced extra time and Frederic Bergeron scored the winner in the seventh round of the shootout as the Remparts (41-21-5) slipped past Gatineau (28-34-5) for their fifth straight victory.
Drakkar 4 Tigres 3 (SO)
At Baie-Comeau, Que., Petr Straka and Valentin Zykov both scored in regulation and the shootout as the Drakkar (43-19-5) edged Victoriaville (32-26-9) to take over first place in the East Division.
Voltigeurs 3 Sagueneens 0
At Chicoutimi, Que., Louis-Philip Guindon stopped all 23 shots he faced and Olivier Caouette had a goal and an assist as Drummondville (38-25-4) picked up its third straight win by blanking the Sagueneens (29-31-7).
Huskies 5 Phoenix 4 (SO)
At Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Maxime St-Cyr scored twice in regulation and again in the shootout as the Huskies (39-24-4) erased a 4-2 third-period deficit to defeat Sherbrooke (20-38-9), who are winless in four outings.
Oceanic 9 Cataractes 4
At Shawinigan, Que., eight of Rimouski's players recorded a multi-point game including Michael Joly, who had a goal and two assists, as the Oceanic (41-17-9) downed the Cataractes (15-45-7).
Armada 3 Foreurs 1
At Val-d'Or, Que., Christopher Clapperton had a goal and an assist and Etienne Marcoux stopped 33-of-34 shots as Blainville-Boisbriand (41-18-8) downed the Foreurs (35-26-6), who have dropped five games in a row.


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One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Any of various eruptive or metamorphic rocks which have spots or markings like a snake and are usually green; serpentine.
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Dallington (b. 1561), author and courtier. From classical Latin ophītēs ophites. Compare Middle French, French ophite, Italian ofite.
nounChurch History
A member of an early Gnostic sect which worshipped the serpent.
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From post-classical Latin Ophitae (late 2nd or early 3rd cent. in Tertullian) from Hellenistic Greek Ὀϕῖται, plural of Ὀϕίτης from ancient Greek ὄϕις serpent + -ίτης.
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The Pump Newbie trying to decide what one
My 14 year old is a type 1 diabatic, we went to her endo doctor today and was given options for the pump, the omini, medtronic, and one touch ping. I was wondering what ones people are on and what are the pros and cons on them thanks!
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We decided on the one touch ping. We get the training on Sunday. Kind if excited but nervous at the same time
I have the ping. Bottom line, they are all good options. Each pump has an advantage or a disadvantage. Being waterproof is why I chose my ping, basically because I cycle and swim a lot and then don't have to take it off or worry when it is raining. I wrote an article which might help if you are interested… http://www.curediabetesblog.com/2012/pump-inf...
great article thanks for the information! =)
I'm using the Animas Ping. It is a good pump. But, I may go to the pod next time because dealing with tubing and clothing is difficult.
That was the one thing we liked about the pod. We got a dummy sample but.my.daughter said it was too bulky. From what we were told thou they are making.a smaller less bulky one
I have the Medtronic Paradigm pump with the sensor. Works great for me and I love it. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. I've had diabetes since I was 9 years old. Here is my cell number. (636)484-2776
thanks I think this is the one she wants to go with =)
adamr, please edit out your cell # as this can be read OUTSIDE DC This is for YOUR SAFETY! It is NEVER good to put any personal contact info on an open discussion board. If you want to exchange contact info, please friend (if you haven't already) the person you wish to send it to and send what contact info you wish via Private mailbox. That is the only way you can share contact info securely.
Praying for your safer use of the 'net!
I use the One Touch Ping and I love it! :D My mom and I decided it would be a good first pump since I get used to the tubing and maybe one day move onto the pod. However I am allergic to adhesive and plastic canulas and the One touch ping offers metal canulas which don't affect me at all. It's comfortable and after a while you don't even notice you're wearing it! I love how it is waterproof so I don't have to worry about taking it off when I go swimming. There are different canulas and a lot of accessories you can buy with them. The remote glucose meter comes in very handy when wearing dresses or skirts! I love my pump! :)
thanks =)
I've been using a Medtronic Paradigm Minimed pump for about 19 months now. The Medtronic pump has a tubed connection to deal with, whereas the Omni pod doesn't. The tubes come in varying lengths depending upon the users needs. One of the adjustments is being connected to a device 24/7. I sewed small, stretchy pocket to the insides of my nightgowns to keep my pump secure while I'm sleeping. I cannot submerge my pump and must disconnect from it when taking a shower or bathing or swimming. I am required to change out my infusion set and reservoir every third day as a pump user. I also find that I am testing my BG around 7 times per day. I do not have a Continuous Glucose Monitor. These are all factors to consider. I do find that I have better control of my BG's with the pump and would not wish to go back to MDI (multiple daily injections).
I'm on the Omni Pod now. I had an older Animas before. I like the pod over the Animas. There's pros and cons to each pump, it's just a matter of which one will fit your daughter's personal preferences. You can have a free demo pod (it's a dummy pod, so no playing with the actual PDM or controls). It will give her an idea as to what it feels like to wear one. You can also make an appointment to meet with a rep from Omni Pod and they can demo the actual unit for you. Animas did the same thing for me as well. You'd just have to give them a call and see if they still do that.
thanks! they gave us a sample of the omni pod and she thought it was to bulky =)
Never heard of Tandem tSlim.. I have Medtronic, any features that stand out?
Just google Tandem tSlim. It's the first pump I've used. It touch screen. Small. Easy to use. Great company. Also they were just awarded the patents for the Cozmo pump. And they're working on Dexcom G4 integration this year as well. Look them up.
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Alice Rhea Dahle, 93, with ties to The Dalles, Ore., died peacefully Dec. 16, 2012.
She was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Sussex, Wisc., the second daughter of Chester and Ethel Rhea Lingelbach. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met her husband, Tom, with whom she spent 68 years.
They were longtime members of the Sons of Norway Lodge in Eugene, Ore. She and her husband, who died three years ago, traveled around the world, even to the end of the road in Norway, where he was tracking down family histories. She smoothed her family's moves across country as she followed her husband's career from Indiana to Michigan to Idaho to Wisconsin and finally to the University of Oregon.
In June her daughter helped her move to Maui, Hawaii, where she spent her last six months enjoying the warmth and beauty of the island, while living with her son and daughter-in-law.
She is survived by her son Tom and daughter-in-law Bonnie, and her daughter Jane and son-in-law Bill, grandchildren Scott Dahle, wife Mia, Jeff Dahle, Kelly Spiller, wife Valerie, and Tiffany Dawson, husband Doug, and great-grandchildren Kendrick, Keaton and Kyler Spiller, Sydney and Thomas Dawson, and step-granddaughter Alexis Gregorson.
A remembrance of her life will be in the spring. If you'd like to share a thought, email jane@nation
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My Review
This review forms part of the Social Frenzy Tour ending today.
This book has ripped me to shreds emotionally…that's the first thing I have to say.
I say this because I have been Leah for most of my adult life. That's why I am so hung up on the conviction that baby girls need their daddies. Good men who will instill in their girls a sense of self worth that will not fail them to life's shysters as happened to Leah. And myself on more than one occasion.
I think that's why I took forever to finish this little novella. I kept wanting to slap Leah and thereby convicting myself and you know the whole thing about taking the log out of your own eye first.
The endings, both of them are heartbreaking to me…
Ms Ross just doesn't let up or give us a break. She dishes it out just as life does and you choose to either make lemonade out of the sorry mess as done in ending 1 or disintegrate into something you don't even recognize or want to know as in ending 2.
I have read a number of reviews that said you choose which ending you like, but I don't think it is even a matter of choosing really more than it is representing the characters of both types of women who fall prey to these men.
Some women are able to rip themselves away and sort to start anew even if it might mean settling for something less …fiery and passionate.
Others remain addicted to the scoundrel and his mess and become victims who never make it out
So I think what the author does it offer the reader who may be in this situation a realistic glimpse of the likely result of choosing either way, and an opportunity for self reflection.
By the way, her writing is superb, but dwelling on why I say this will make this review twice as long and this book already holds the record for the longest review I've done for a novella.
I hope you will grab a copy and enjoy it.
The Storyline of Loving Nate
Loving Nate is a story about a young woman who falls in love when she should've been standing in love. I open up this tale with an acknowledgement/dedication to someone named "Superman". A bit of advice that I received from this man was to never fall in love – stand in love. Over the years, I've considered this lesson of sorts, even thinking back to when I was in a similar situation like Leah.
Leah meets the perfect man, when she literally runs into Nate. She is swept away and is beyond help. Sadly, Nate knows that Leah is weak for him. He takes advantage of his effect on her, as she allows him to drift in and out of her life. Nate is the time of man that knows how to carry himself with a confidence level of perfection. He is totally irresistible! Leah is easily led.
My personal experience was not as shameful as Leah; however, I've known a version of Nate. Like Leah, I marveled at how impressive his charms were and lusted for his excellence. Where my experiences part ways with Leah is that I eventually pulled away when I realized that this man might have a hidden life. I paid attention to the red flags, putting an end to a situation that was sure to rip out my soul.
I always wondered what would've happened if I had remained in Leah's situation. Therefore, Leah's journey is a hypothetical journey. I also considered something that many women might contemplate – what ifs. After taking Leah on a roller coaster romance, I offer an alternative ending for reflection sakes – walk away or fight for love. After you've given your all to a relationship, do you ever consider the pros and cons of leaving, especially if total heartbreak seems inevitable? That is at the heart of Loving Nate.
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Victoria's Secret is blocked on BYU wireless. Go figure. I just want to buy a sweater!!
Fall is on it's way and I haven't posted in ages.
Senior year: it's a busy one. Refereeing, Schooling, Boyfriending, Living, Running. Lots of ING verbs. Baking, Snacking, Laughing, Friending, Dating, Wishing, Hoping, Praying.
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In the last year we've experienced a lot of things!
From our amazing honeymoon trip...
to beauty pageants......
...to getting lots of flowers along the way! (Danny picks out the most beautiful flowers)
...Trying out our talents at carving
...and an all Vegan diet for seven months.
We had lots of weird family activities...
And lots of basketball games..
and getting to watch him play basketball (even super early in the morning)
..There has been some great holidays
|New Years
|Valentine's Day
Trips to the Temple
and to New York and Germany
...many restaurant pictures!
...and lots of random adventures
It's been a crazy and difficult year. But I hope and pray there will be many more to come... Happy Anniversary to my husband. Thanks for putting up with me this year... I know it couldn't have been easy. I love you Danny.


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Homeless Ministry: Outreach Tips
Intro: This week I am featuring an interview with Dalla O'Day on outreach to homeless people. I've known Dalla for over a decade and her contagious love for people exemplifies the type of love Christ calls the church to uphold.
Dalla graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Discipleship in 2005 and has served with several church and parachurch homeless ministries. Currently, she volunteers in her church band and missions committee, and is about to embark on leadership for her church in the areas of education/training for evangelism in practical life circumstances. In addition, she corresponds with prison inmates who have spiritual questions. (Read Part 1: "Homeless Ministry: Flowers for Jesus") and Part 2: "Homeless Ministry: Mutual Encouragement")
Share with me a little about some of the times you've shared the gospel with a homeless person. Was there anything you specifically did to "bridge the gap" between your world and theirs?
This might sound simplistic, but the primary tools I found that helped bridge the gap were smiles, never ignoring anyone when they speak to me, even if I have nothing to offer and am in a huge hurry, and the willingness to listen. Most people, be they homeless women or business men in high rises, yearn for connection with other human beings who care about them.
The simple act of listening to anything anyone has to say without judgment has probably been my best way to bridge gaps in the various cultures in which I've found myself. People know you're different from them, but it doesn't matter too much if you treat everyone as your equal, and simply listen. Listening also can give you clues to what you do have in common. Out there, I met several former pastors, church leaders and others who had been seeking God with all of their hearts before tragedy and abandonment by those who should have loved and supported them most. I couldn't relate to the phase of life they were in, but I could relate to the feeling of being abandoned, unwanted and ignored. And I could listen to the stories of those men and women who had spent their lives as criminals and runaways, prostitutes and gang members. "I'm too bad for God to forgive" was often heard.
I remember one man, Raul, in particular that repeated this over and over again. It was hard, knowing how much God loves him and how much forgiveness God offers, to hear this man's grave despair over the sin in his past, and inability to accept God's love in the present. But I told him the stories of men and women from the Bible who had lived lives similar to his, or friends or family members I knew who had also once been criminals, and through my love for the people I knew personally and the truth of the Word of God, I could show him the love that Jesus has for all. I never heard Raul had come to Christ, but I shared the Gospel with him on more than one occasion, and as time passed, he protested less and less of his vile sin, and hope started entering his speech.
What do you think is one of the hardest aspects of homeless ministry?
Probably the hardest aspects for me have been twofold: 1.) creating necessary boundaries for safety and health, and 2.) having honest conversation. Let me expand on both.
Boundaries are necessary for multiple reasons. Your convictions, for example, on giving money, have to be in stone. If I gave to everyone who asked for money, I would personally be on the streets myself. My personal hard and fast rule is to only give clothing, flowers, etc., unless distinctly the Holy Spirit instructs otherwise.
Boundaries also include things like not going alone to certain parts of town, when and how often I go out, not going alone somewhere with someone I meet, or telling anyone my address. While I want to love people as Christ loves them, I'm also responsible to use wisdom.
The second (honest conversation) can be much harder. People have often tried to talk religious talk in hopes of manipulating me (sometimes hoping that by claiming to have "come to Jesus" I'll change my boundaries, etc.), or insist on arguing faith/religion with me. Arguing accomplishes as much as fake conversion. Christ is glorified, no one's heart has changed, and both parties walk away frustrated or angry.
If someone wanted to show love to the homeless in their area, but didn't know where to start, what would you recommend?
The best tips I can give are first to drown your intentions, activities and resources in prayer. Get someone to step out with you, even if only for another presence. Get friends and family to pray with and for you. Acknowledge God is the one who changes hearts. Start simple. Don't try to change the world. Ask and then trust the Holy Spirit to lead you. And remember that lady panhandler you see on the corner of Broadway and Granville is a person, and she needs Jesus. She is not a project. Say hello. Give her some food, if she'll take it. Learn her name. Never ignore her. Hug her, call her by name, and build a relationship. Over time, you'll have a relationship, and you'll be able to tell her about Jesus.


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Microsoft Corp. will drop its appeal of a long-running and costly European antitrust case and make some of its highly guarded software code available at low prices so developers can better design products that work with the Windows operating system, European officials said Monday.
The decision came after Europe's second-highest court last month rejected Microsoft's appeal of a 2004 antitrust decision that had led to a record $703-million fine for abuse of its dominance in computer operating systems. On top of that fine, the European Commission in 2005 started levying a daily noncompliance fine against Microsoft that has brought the total to more than $1 billion.
Running out of options, Microsoft agreed to abide by the 2004 decision, ending a case that began in 1998, said European Commissioner for Competition Policy Neelie Kroes.
"Now that Microsoft has agreed to comply with the 2004 decision, the company can no longer use the market power it derived from its 95 percent share of the PC operating system market and 80 percent profit margin to harm consumers by killing competition on any market it wishes," she said in a written statement.
Kroes said she had been in "almost daily contact" with Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer over the last two or three weeks in an attempt to resolve the case.
Microsoft agreed to drop its appeal and provide information to software developers to allow their products to work with Windows. Microsoft had agreed to provide the information before but at costs that European officials said were "wholly unreasonable," Kroes said.
Microsoft said in a statement that it would "continue to work closely with the commission and the industry to ensure a flourishing and competitive environment for information technology in Europe and around the world."
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Microsoft also will make its code available to open-source developers, such as those that design applications for the Linux operating system, under terms that allow others to copy and modify it.
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Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Friends are life time treasures
Today's card is another heart felt card, i must say it has been lovely to have some dies to work with as opposed to stamps. Either way it had definitely stretched my imagination.
Here goes!!
Products used:-
8X8 white card
Matt and layered with Creative Expressions Vintage Silver card and Creative Expressions- Blush card, embossed with Sue Wilson's Rambling Rose Embossing folder.
The top layer of matt and layering is finished off with Spellbinders Scallop edgeabilities. I then cut 2 heart from Couture Creations ornamental lace dies in Vintage silver card, I hand cut 1 heart in pink vellum and another in Blush card. I cut them in half and attached on opposite sides of the vellum and blush to each heart . I Tied a bow made from Creative Expressions Finishing touches Ribbon in sof pink. I just folded two different sized loops and glued them in the middle and added a large Dazzler from CE. the focal point was made with Sue Wilson's Austrian collection- Salzburg, Scandinavian collection-Stockholm and Scandinavian collection-background. I made some butterflies with creative expression white foundation card and blush card. Et Voila!!
I hope you like this weeks make for Creative Expressions .
Please leave a message, it's the only way I can improve. I look forward to reading your comments, Thank you in anticipation.
Excuse all the scribbles on my workbench, I know it looks a bit messy but if I get an idea I scribble it down. It does get cleaned off every night though unless it's a really good one.
Big Hugs All
Tina XX
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Good morning Tina, what a lovely card again and I think one can use it for many occasions wedding,anniversary ect. Unfortunately I cannot use Sue Wilson's beautiful embossing folders as I have a big shot .will not fit !!I do however have lots of her dies ! Both our children are coming over for Easter so they usually bring me some dies as a present!!?? Hugs Jane B.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi JaneDelete
Sorry it's so late to come back to you, but my son stayed for another day while his car was being fixed. I know he has been working from home, but it is just hearing the floorboards creaking in his room that is just such a familiar and comforting sound. I hope you have a wonderful time with your children, and I can't wait to hear what dies they have bought for you. hopefully I will hear from you in the meantime though. Take care Jane
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Wow,oh Wow. Tina what a stunning card. Love your embossing folder, you always get your embossing so crisp? Your design with those hearts is besutiful also the softness of the colour. Gorgeous that's what it is. Hazel xxxReplyDeleteReplies
Hi HazelDelete
Thank you, you always have lovely words to say about my cards. It really means a lot Thank you.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,ReplyDelete
You have made a real stunner today! I love everything about but all your lovely textures combined with the soft colour palette make this a real beauty! Love your ribbon nd bow too.
Thank you!
Love Myra xxxReplies
Hi MyraDelete
Thank you, sometimes it's really hard coming up with designs using the same dies/ stamps, for a month but it has been a pleasure working with these.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,ReplyDelete
This is beautiful. That says it all.
Love Maureen xxReplies
Hi MaureenDelete
Ditto, Thank you!
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina,ReplyDelete
What a lovely card today. I love the colors you chose. All together, it gives such a soft, feminine touch to your project.
Hi BeverlyDelete
So lovely to have you on board again. Really glad you like the card, it's all down to that pretty blush pink card. hope to see you again soon.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,ReplyDelete
Beautiful, everything about it. I don't know how you get these interesting shots of the background light on your cards, very effective.
Sorry, left you another litany on yesterday's blog - my response to your earlier reply.
Hugs, RoseReplies
Hi RoseDelete
thank you Rose, there's no great secret to the lighting. It's just my clip on light to the shelf above where I work, and if I position the card right I get that lighting effect.
I have to say I shared your tears with you today when you spoke about Katinka, it took a while for me to dry my tears as I just so sympathize with you. I can't understand why I wanted to do go through all the pain again by taking on Bubble & Squeak and also wanting to take on another dog, but there are so many animals that need a home, and if we can give just one more dog in our life span a home I have to do it. Not one of our pets have ever replaced another, they are all so very special in the love they gave, and I still have lots to give and absolutely love what they give in return. Thank you Rose
Take care, Talk soon
Love, & big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,Delete
I know why you will go through the pain again - same reason as we all do. Life is made up of happiness and joy as well as pain, I mean if we didn't experience the first two then, and only then, would we not feel pain. But what a terrible life that would be. (same of course applies to people.......) There'll definitely be pictures when my house will be home to a couple of kitties again...
Have a lovely day,
Hugs, Rose
Hi RoseDelete
Never were truer words spoken.
I for one can't wait until your house is your home again so that I can look forward to seeing those pictures of your new fluffy bundles.
Big Hus Rose
Tina XX
Hi again,Delete
Just had a bit of a stroll round your blog and picked mid 2014 - you really have had sad times.......... but then I came across Bubble and Squeak ........... NOBODY could have left Bubble behind (least of all you, from what I'm reading, and I would have been right behind you). Is his eyesight ok or does it give him probs?
Hugs, the nightowl
Hi NightowlDelete
He played a blinder that day, short of walking around with a white stick I fell for it hook line and sinker. He is the most alert little boy ever, he even plays the timid card too. I call him head butting bill as he is constantly head butting my arm or hand for attention, so does Bubble. They are a couple of characters, even when I say it's time for din dins tibbles ( all the cats know that's meal time) Bubble and squeak head butt each other and walk so close together with their tails curled around each other. I wish I could catch it on video as it so Gorgeous to watch.
Sorry I didn't catch your message earlier, I am making my next make for CE, making more roses.
Big hugs
Tina XX
Just as I sent this message, the late dinner guest has arrived again, he/she is absolutely fascinating. I can't go to bed now until he/she has leftDelete
Badger watch over tonight he/she has just taken his leave with a peanut skin stuck to the end of his nose. I hope he's not going out on the pull now, because I don't think the ladies will be impressed.Delete
Good night Rose, thanks for coming back to read my ramblings. That's if you do come back. Sleep tight
Tina XX
- Rose in Chester19 March 2015 at 11:58
Oh Tina, I love hearing about your two "kids", it's true kittens know how to press all the buttons. I still have to chuckle imagining Squeak with a little white stick. It's so lovely to hear that they really love each other.Delete
And lucky you again, having your dinner guest come round once more. S/he doesn't seem to be frightened at all as staying for quite a long while.
I think your roses are FANTABULOUS and no mistake!
Hugs, Rose
Hi RoseDelete
I have had a very non productive day. Mo and Bubble had a bit of a tiff, and Bubble came off worse so I let her spend the day with me in my workroom. that was definitely the wrong thing to do, the project I was hoping to get finished is still in bits. goodness knows how many times I have picked my roses up off of the floor, and the leaves look a bit battered, I think I might have to cut some more, or don't do too many close ups. Anyway the 2 girls are friends again now
, so hopefully I can finish it now and get it on my blog for tomorrow. Sorry I wrote this about 2hrs ago and didn't publish it.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
- Rose in Chester20 March 2015 at 12:52
Oh Tina, you made me chuckle with your non-productive day. You didn't REALLY think you'd finish your project, did you???? Bubble must have had a BALL batting all those roses - I'm still chuckling. They might look more "natural" a bit battered, as if they'd been in the wind............ LOLDelete
Yesterday I took possession of my new Big Shot Plus machine, it's wonderful. TODAY IS PLAYDAY (well, I have to make one card).......... and I've also got to put an office chair together, it'll be a lot easier than always moving the dining room chair about when I'm crafting.
Starting Monday, I'll HAVE TO go regularly to the gym again, these inches are creeping up!! I'll have to get back into my old routine of 3 times a week!
Have a really enjoyable weekend with your family, two-legged and four-legged.
Hugs, Rose
Hi TinaReplyDelete
Super pretty, feminine, ornate... what else can I say?! This would make the perfect wedding card IMO.
T xReplies
Hi TDelete
Thank you T. Am I really blonde, can I ask what IMO stands for. You wait I'll send this message and then get it, then I'm going to feel really silly.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi TIna,WOW stunning card today,I love your delicate colours you have usedReplyDelete
& the hearts are gorgeous how you have done them i love it all.
Hug's Lynda xxReplies
Hi LyndaDelete
Thank you Lynda, I must admit I have enjoyed working with these dies this month. I'm praying for dies again for next month but won't know for a couple of day's yet. I've already made next Tuesday's DT card, and at the moment working on something for their project Newsletter.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,ReplyDelete
This is GORGEOUS. I love the two tone hearts, very effective. My friend has some wedding invites to make for a family member, I think I will suggest she gets this heart die, since I think even used in a simple card it will be lovely. (then I can borrow the die too!)
Had to laugh when you ask for comments to help you improve...don't think you need much improvement nowadays. Just keep producing these cards to inspire us
Hi JaniceReplyDelete
I think that die would be beautiful for wedding invites, and what a fantastic reason to keep using this die after the invites are finished. I thank you very much for your lovely words, and I promise to keep my cogs working to come up with something different every time. hope to talk again soon
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi TinaReplyDelete
Another really beautiful card but this one looks so very delicate too those hearts are a real must have this is another stunning wonder of Tina card and no mistake..
If you discover the secret to stop time going so fast please do tell, I am in desperate need of 28 hours in each day!
Delighted to know your special visitor is still coming for a meal!
Margaret xxxReplies
hi MargaretDelete
Sorry it was so long to answer you, only Paul came home from work and then went around to our neighbour to help him out with a computer virus.
I don't know how to slow time down, Oh if I could I wouldn't bottle it, I think one time or another in our lives we all need more time.I know what you mean though, life is whizzing by.
I know isn't it lovely that He/ she badger has come back yet again. I am literally feet away from it and it doesn't mind the flash of the camera,in fact when it see's the flash it looks in the window as if to say enough already you have a picture of every. angle of me what more do you want. I hope you are all Ok. how are Tomas & Amy.
Love & big hugs


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Among the numerous episodes that have been recorded with complete guarantee of accuracy, this one is particularly striking:
One day Conchita was in the kitchen of her house surrounded by persons who were waiting for the moment of the apparition. On the simple table that served for the family meals, the objects that she was going to give to be kissed were being gathered. Together with these, someone had put there a stylish woman's powder case. The child and those present wanted this removed. How could the Virgin come to kiss an object so profane and used only for the service of vanity? Nevertheless, the powder case remained there.
The ecstasy began and those present saw with astonishment that the visionary's hand, without her looking at it, before going to any other object, went first of all toward the previously discussed powder case. The child raised it toward the invisible Virgin and then set it down with great respect on the table. Among those present, surprise must have been mingled with doubt. Was it really the Virgin who was appearing? It didn't seem that she would kiss such an object . . .
As soon as the ecstasy was finished, Conchita was asked for an explanation. And she declared that the Virgin had asked immediately for the powder case in order to kiss it, saying that it was something «belonging to her Son.» The girl did not know anything more. But the person who had put the powder case there did know more and revealed the secret. During the terrible Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) in the Red Zone when priests were being executed and had to be hidden, the powder case had been used to bring Communion Hosts to various locations and especially to prisoners whom the Reds held captive in order to execute. Thus it had served as a pyx.(6)
Besides religious articles, the objects that probably were the most kissed at Garabandal were wedding rings. Concerning this we have innumerable stories, some of which will be mentioned later.
If there is anything mysterious as to why the Virgin kissed these objects, it is not difficult to figure out. This is the hour of great crisis in family life. Among non-Catholics the breaking up of married life has been advancing during the past few years in an alarming degree. But even in Catholic families this evil is becoming more and more prominent. Certainly in Spain it is noticeably less than in other countries, and certainly the people of Garabandal have remained in this respect unchanged; but the Virgin did not come only for Garabandal, nor only for Spain. She came for all her children and if some ought to reform for the evil done, others should be warned so that they do not fall into the same evil. With her kiss the Virgin here indicated in advance what the Church, united in the Council, wanted to remedy and declare later with its Pastoral Document Gaudium et Spes (Part II, Chapter I).
With regard to the Virgin's kisses, I would like to inscribe here two interesting things.
The first is an affirmation. It is certain that Conchita has said more than once on behalf of the Virgin:
«Jesus will perform prodigies by means of the objects kissed by her, before and after the miracle. And the persons who use these objects with faith will undergo purgatory in this life.»
The second is an anecdote which helps us understand that these kisses belonged strictly to Mary's maternal role. It happened several years later on June 18th, 1965, an important date in the history of Garabandal. On that day the village was swarming with strangers who had come to be present at a special apparition announced in December of the previous year. One of these strangers, undoubtedly not possessing a kissed object and wishing to have one, offered a rosary to Conchita. The young girl, sure that on that day only St. Michael was coming, would not accept it, saying to the surprised man:
—The Angel doesn't kiss.
—Why is that?
Conchita smiled and said, Only the Virgin kisses. The Angel is not the person for that.
Now let us return to those first days in July of 1961. The apparition of Monday, July 3rd, started at 7:30 at night and ended at 8:00.
When she said to us, Stay with God and with me also, that made us sad. (Her departure)
And we said, Goodbye, goodbye.
The last thing she said to us was, Tomorrow you will see me again.
On July 4th, we were the same as usual, and the people of the village and
our parents, brothers, and sisters were believing more each day.
The strangers who came were very enthusiastic in telling other people to
We continued leading our normal lives, doing what our parents told us.
Evening came on Tuesday, July 4th, the third day of seeing the Virgin.
Many people had come, and priests.
The rosary was at 6:00 in the evening at the parish church and we had one call.
The church was full of people and on the main altar were about a dozen
priests and photographers(7) taking pictures.
When the rosary was finished we had two calls and we decided to run to the cuadro, and the people ran after us . . .
Before all had arrived, Mari Cruz and I were a little higher up than Loli and Jacinta. The two of us were inside the cuadro itself, and the other two not inside.
And the people said that for all that we had run, we didn't perspire.
And they were perspiring and arriving all exhausted.
And they were amazed.
But it was as though the Virgin carried us!
According to the witnesses of the Garabandal phenomena, the girls' race to the site of the apparition after feeling the third call was awesome, and there was no way of following them. Therefore, Conchita said with reason that it was the Virgin—a supernatural force—that carried them. Because of this they did not feel any tiredness or signs of fatigue, like perspiration, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, etc . . .
If all this were mere child's play, as has been said (even officially), they would have soon become physically and psychologically worn out. Nevertheless the races, the trances, the exertions and the vigils—which took place almost daily, month after month for several years—exhausted everyone else except the visionaries. And all who could observe these things from up close, including eminent doctors of various specialties, agreed in describing the amazing naturalness, normality, childlike and adolescent freshness and mental balance that the girls had in their way of acting. Only intervention from on high could have left the girls' weak natures intact and enriched in such circumstances.
Another new confirmation of the basic theological axiom, Gratia naturam non destruit, sed perficit. (Grace does not destroy nature, but perfects it.)
6. This episode definately happened. Ramón Pifarré from Barcelona, visiting Garabandal with his daughter Asunción, brought the powdercase to Conchita's house.
7. Cameras appeared in Garabandal from the beginning, brought for definite reasons, most of the time with the desire of perpetuating the beauty and emotion of those extraordinary scenes.


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It's official, THE PROPHECY, (which is a book 1 of a series) is being released on Kindle/Nook/and paperback through Amazon, on FEB. 8, 2013!!! This book is full of suspense, and action, set in an urban fantasy world. Lots of twist, and surprises, humor, bro-moments, love interests, and more. I'm really excited about this new series, and I hope you will be too. :)
I've also teamed up with a brand new agency, which I'll be publishing THE PROPHECY through, (Phantom Horse Publishing and Blog Tours), and am in the works, helping them set up a blog tour for THE PROPHECY! Tour will run from March 4-8, and will be hosted through their site:
If you have a blog, and would like to help out, please send me a note, or contact them directly through their site. I would love to hear from you!!
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Krishna Niwas The Heritage House, one of the best resort in Mount Abu, invites you to experience a superb amalgamation of Indian cordiality and contemporary amenities. If you wish to experience the royal life style once lived by kings and queens of the yesteryear, then travel to Mount Abu and stay at hotel Krishna Niwas The Heritage House, and loses yourself in the hands of opulence. It makes the guests' stay pleasurable with its authentic service and matchless hospitality. Having excellent dining options, the hotel brings the best taste of both the worlds to satisfy the cravings of the visitors. And with its very convenient location near nakki lake, it provides an easy access to the must see destinations of the Mount Abu.


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Bear, despite being absolutely rigorously policed with dire warnings about chewing gum, managed to get some on his sleeve. That is, the sleeve of his new shirt. The expensive one. The one I got from BHS without looking at the price tag. The one he looks utterly gorgeous and awesome in.
It's this one, and he looks amazing in it (photo from BHS website). He looks fantastic in blue but he usually wears red, because that is his favourite colour. I refused to allow red trousers.
I know from bitter experience that while I can mutter, grumble, curse, use ice cubes and WD40, I will never get the basic stain out. I'll get the sticky off, but not the chewing gum mark. It isn't that noticeable, but it will always be there, probably interfering with my ironing. And he has worn it three times.
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Poverty is the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution refers to the deprivation of basic human needs, which commonly includes food, water, sanitation, clothing, shelter, health care and education. Relative poverty is defined contextually as economic inequality in the location or society in which people live.
For much of history, poverty was considered largely unavoidable as traditional modes of production were insufficient to give an entire population a comfortable standard of living. After the industrial revolution, mass production in factories made wealth increasingly more inexpensive and accessible. Of more importance is the modernization of agriculture, such as fertilizers, in order to provide enough yield to feed the population. The supply of basic needs can be restricted by constraints on government services such as corruption, illicit capital flight, debt and loan conditionalities and by the brain drain of health care and educational professionals. Strategies of increasing income to make basic needs more affordable typically include welfare, economic freedom, and providing financial services.
Poverty reduction is a major goal and issue for many international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank. The World Bank estimated 1.29 billion people were living in absolute poverty in 2008. Of these, about 400 million people in absolute poverty lived in India and 173 million people in China. In terms of percentage of regional populations, sub-Saharan Africa at 47% had the highest incidence rate of absolute poverty in 2008. Between 1990 and 2010, about 663 million people moved above the absolute poverty level. Still, extreme poverty is a global challenge; it is observed in all parts of the world, including the developed economies.
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The new Princess 54 is a superb example of ingenuity and imagination in modern motor yacht design combining the intelligent use of space with unrivalled seakeeping and powerful performance. This beautifully designed flybridge yacht has a truly spacious saloon, its open plan layout creating a breathtaking full-length vista looking forward through triple glass sliding doors from the teak-laid cockpit. Comprising two generous seating areas, a cocktail bar and an LCD TV/DVD the main deck offers a sophisticated solution to entertaining on board. A full-beam owner's stateroom featuring signature vertical portholes, a further VIP cabin forward and a twin guest cabin to starboard as well as the option of an occasional guest or crew cabin aft provide accommodation on a grand scale. On deck, the expansive flybridge provides generous seating with a separate double sunbed as well as a wetbar including sink, electric barbecue grill and top loading cold box. Combining outstanding performance and exquisite accommodation in a timeless and elegant design the Princess 54 is set to be a class leader and is an exciting addition to the flybridge range.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Hull Shape: Deep Vee
LOA: 54 ft 5 in
Beam: 15 ft 0 in
Dry Weight: 51809 lbs
Engine Options
Engine Option 1: 2x Volvo D12-675 675 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: (125 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (550 Gallons)
Additional Description
- Self-draining
- Upholstered seat
- Hatch on gas strut to lazarette storage
- Lockable access hatch to engine room
- Steps to side decks
- Cockpit lighting
- Transom gate leading to bathing platform
- Side lockers
- Fender storage
- 220/ 240 v shore support inlet
- Stainless steel handrails
- Remote fuel cocks located in locker
- Access to engine room
- Integral stairway to flybridge with teak treads
- Transom teak laid bathing platform with foldaway swimming ladder, hot and cold shower
- Transom storage locker
- Dinghy chock system
Additional Description
- All cabins and bathrooms feature opening and/or fixed portholes and electric quietflush toilets (except for Optional Crew Cabin where Marine WC features) DECK SALOON
- U-shaped sofa with table on starboard side
- Starboard sideboard unit
- Bottle and glass storage
- Refrigerator
- LCD TV/DVD/radio with saloon and exterior speakers
- Triple stainless steel framed sliding doors
- Tinted windows
- Curtains or sunscreens to all windows and doors
- Flush fit halogen downlighters
- Clock and barometer
Additional Description
24 Volt:
- 9.5 kW generator in own sound shield with water-cooled and specially silenced exhaust
- Automatic fire extinguisher
- Shore support inlet in cockpit locker with storage for cable
- Polarity check system
- Generator/ shore support changeover controls at main control panel
- Earth leakage safety trip
- Circuit breakers on all circuits
- Power points (240v) in: - owner?s stateroom - forward stateroom - galley (double) - saloon (2)
- Shaver points in all bathrooms
Additional Description
- Avonite (or similar) worktop
- 4-zone ceramic hob
- Combination microwave/conventional oven with grill
- Stainless-steel sink with mixer tap
- Chopping board
- Full height fridge (199 litres) / freezer (71 litres)
- Waste disposal bin
- Overhead and concealed lighting
- Drawers and storage cupboards
- Dedicated cutlery drawer
- Provision for washer/ dryer
Additional Description
- Automatic/ manual override fire extinguisher in engine room and generator space
- Hand-operated fire extinguishers (3) in: - owner?s stateroom - guest stateroom - galley
- Additional extinguisher fitted when optional aft cabin is specified
Additional Description
- 4-bladed aquafoil propellers in nickel aluminum bronze.
- Bow thruster (125kgf) with dual-station controls.
- Engine room lighting
- Lockable access hatch to engine room
- Power assisted hydraulic steering system
- Trim tabs with indicators
- Electronic engine and gear shift controls
- Engine room extractor fans with electronic time delay
Additional Description
- Teak-laid transom platform, cockpit deck, flybridge stairway and stairs to side decks
- Reversible electric anchor winch with foredeck, main helm and flybridge controls
- Self stowing 20kg Delta Anchor with 40m of chain
- Stemhead roller with automatic anchor launch and retrieve
- Stainless-steel bow, stern and spring cleats
- Stainless-steel bow fairleads
- Stainless-steel pulpit and guard rails with fender baskets
- Stainless steel coachroof and flybridge rails
- Stainless steel rubbing band with rubber insert
- Full set of IMCO navigation lights
- Riding light
- Twin beam searchlight with dual-station remote controls
- Twin electric horns
- Fuel and water fillers
- Dual station instrument controls (see Lower Helm Position)
- Visible and audible engine warning system
- Bilge pump audible alarm
- Double helm seat
- U-shaped seating for 6 with table
- Separate sunbed aft with storage below
- Wetbar with sink and electric barbecue
- Refrigerated cool box
- Loudspeakers linked to saloon hi-fi
- Integral stairway from aft cockpit with perspex hatch
- Wind deflector screen
- Stainless steel handrails
- GRP radar arch
- Console and seat covers
- Matched whip aerials for
- VHF R/T and radio
Other Items Supplied As Standard
- Fenders (6) and warps (4)
- Ensign staff
- First aid kit
- Boathook
- Owner?s manual and engine manual
- Quilted bedspreads in all cabins (except optional crew cabin)
- Tool kit
- Emergency port hole cover
- Emergency tiller
- Anchor winch back up handle
- Ship?s document case
- Cockpit cover
Lower Helm position
- Twin helm seats with fore and aft adjustment for helmsman
- Opening side window
- Burr elm instrument console with engine instruments and fuel gauges
- Dual station instruments and controls at Flybridge and Lower Helm Position:
- rudder position indicator
- electronic engine controls
- power-assisted hydraulic steering
- bow thruster controls
- anchor winch remote control
- trim tab controls
- autopilot
- speed and distance log
- echo sounder with alarm
- searchlight remote control
- high-speed magnetic compass
- horn button
- Navigation light switches
- Flybridge intercom, loudhailer and foghorn
- Chart table with light and chart stowage
- Windscreen wipers with freshwater windscreen wash system
- Bilge pump controls with visual ?pump running? warnings
- 24v and 240v electrical control panels
- PVC sunscreens
- 24v and 240v control panel
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Oh, The Toddler. The light of your life, the bane of your existence. Born with the genetics to perfectly infuriate at least two full-grown adults simultaneously. No matter how different the buttons of two parents are, The Toddler can push them all.
With today's advances in genetics and cloning, the Army should be taking advantage of this. Just get a sample of DNA from whatever enemy you wish to defeat and create a ton of clones. Wait until they're two, then send them in to wreak havoc. Make sure half of them are tired and hungry and tell the other half they are going to a birthday party and the mean man has hidden the cake. Guaranteed victory in five minutes or less.
But then what do you do with 1,000 tiny Hitlers? Since everyone knows that clones age extremely rapidly, they will all die of natural causes before their "third" birthday.
The Modern Toddler
Emotional instability allows The Toddler to go from hugging you, to slapping you in the face, to laughing hysterically at nothing in particular before you even know what has happened.
Short attention spans make incessantly repeating the same annoying behavior an art form.
With their selective memory and uncanny knack for inappropriateness, The Toddler will forget every rule you've ever told them. However, they will remember exactly that rude thing you accidentally said in the kitchen the day before when you dropped an entire sandwich on the floor, the dog ate it in one bite, and then immediately puked it back up and repeat it in the grocery store...at top volume.
Attempts to reward good behavior with praise will earn you the response, "you're welcome!" to let you know that they were, in fact, rewarding you.
What evil lurks in the mind of The Toddler? Let's hope we never see the full extent.
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Now, the list of couple boxers is the still the same for Suek Muai Thai Ched See in the new goat year of 2015 , so it might setup this program on the next Sunday of 4th January 2015 at Lumphinee boxing stadium in the same time. Moreover, the promoter has revealed to the teamwork of Muai Siam that for the new year or on the first week , he might make a decision to make the list of this small couple boxer to fight with each other again between Peemai Arawan and Tewarit The Best Udorn after they have taken turn to be the loser and the winner for one time. Then, it believes that this game might be funnier , and the Muay Thai fans shouldn't miss for this program as the new year gift to everyone.


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I decided to put my spent tea bags to use.
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Above is one section of the fabric.
Here are more:
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Hi Richelle!
Steve Stenzel gave me your email and said you may be interested in running in our race tomorrow. I know it's late notice but someone that won a free entry from Steve's giveaway is now injured and can't run. Email me back or simply ask for myself or my husband Mark if you arrive tomorrow so we can get your entry comped.
After discussing with future hubs the pros and cons of doing the race, along with figuring out how I'd incorporate the race into my long run, I decided to do it and e-mailed Kris.
|The ALARC Wall is a staple at the Twin Cities Marathon. It served as our finish line.
|The Wall and results tent
|In case you want to know what ALARC means...
|Pinning on my bib number before ditching the sleeves... strange expression on my face!
|"Ready... Go!"
|Starting out all smiles!
|Most racers opted for the 10K
|First 10K finisher
|This little guy just finished the 5K
|His sister was hot on his trail!
I had been trailing two of the older guys you see in the pictures above (the yellow singlet and the guy wearing the white hat) the second half of the course. It was good mentally for me to chase them, even though I didn't pass them. I don't think they would have let a young whipper-snapper like me chick them!
|I'm not immediately hungry after a race, so I'm glad the pancakes were small.
|Me holding my age group certificate and door prize
|Receiving my door prize. Mark didn't take a picture of me receiving my certificate.
|The swag: lots of coupons, along with the visor and running socks
Future hubs is training for his first duathlon in August. He would appreciate any advice you have to give. Check out his blog HERE.


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BIRMINGHAM, England -- People with ankylosing spondylitis who saw at least a 50% improvement in disease activity within 12 weeks of starting secukinumab (Cosentyx) had better outcomes at two years compared with early non-responders, researchers reported here.
Assessing Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) response at week 12 could be useful for predicting future treatment response, Paul Emery, MD, from the University of Leeds and his group reported at the annual meeting of the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR).
Given that some patients have an inadequate response to biologics, being able to predict those who will garner benefit would help avoid futile treatment, the researchers explained.
The U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) emphasizes the importance of assessing response to most biologics at 12 weeks, though prior data supports 16-week assessment for secukinumab.
Emery's group did a post-hoc analysis of data from the phase III MEASURE 1 and MEASURE 2 trials to assess whether 50% BASDAI response (BASDAI50) at 12 weeks is an indicator of longer-term clinical outcomes. Together, the trials enrolled 590 patients with active ankylosing spondylitis who had inadequate response to NSAIDs. Nearly half had also tried a TNF inhibitor with inadequate response. Baseline BASDAI scores were above 6 (on a scale of 1 to 10) across treatment arms.
Participants were randomly assigned to receive 150 mg or 75 mg secukinumab or placebo for 16 weeks, at which point placebo recipients were re-randomized to one of the secukinumab arms.
As previously reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, secukinumab significantly improved the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis at 16 weeks, with responses sustained at 52 weeks. Another presentation reported here showed that response continued through two years in MEASURE 2. Clinical benefit continued and treatment remained generally safe and well tolerated, according to Helena Marzo-Ortega, MD, of the University of Leeds.
"Responses are maintained over time and sometimes enhanced at 2 years, with more than 70% maintaining ASAS20," or 20% improvement using Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society criteria, Marzo-Ortega told MedPage Today. She added that response was achieved quite rapidly, with some people seeing substantial improvement within the first few weeks of treatment.
Emery's group reported that this type of good early response predicts longer-term outcomes, with patients who achieved BASDAI50 having "markedly greater" improvement at week 104.
Among MEASURE 1 participants with 12-week BASDAI50 response in the 150 mg arm -- the dose selected for commercial development -- mean BASDAI and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) scores were below 2 at week 104, regardless of prior TNF inhibitor use. Mean BASDAI scores were 1.72 for TNF inhibitor-naive patients and 1.49 for those who responded inadequately to a TNF inhibitor. Mean BASFI scores were 1.50 and 1.25, respectively.
In comparison, among patients who did not achieve BASDAI50 response at 12 weeks, BASDAI and BASFI scores remained between 3 and 5. Mean BASDAI scores at week 104 were 3.42 for TNF inhibitor-naive patients and 4.18 for inadequate responders. Mean BASFI scores were 3.29 and 4.64, respectively.
Similar results were seen for MEASURE 2 participants, Emery's group reported. In that study, patients with 12-week BASDAI50 responses had mean BASDAI and BASFI scores of 2.30 for the TNF inhibitor-naive group and 1.54 for the TNF inhibitor inadequate response group at week 104. Mean BASFI scores were 1.56 and 1.82, respectively.
Here too, people without 12-week BASDAI response had lower long-term response rates. In this comparison, 104-week BASDAI scores were 4.07 for the TNF inhibitor-naive patients and 3.88 for inadequate responders, while mean BASFI scores were 4.02 and 4.35, respectively.
"Patients with a BASDAI50 response to secukinumab 150 mg at week 12 have better two-year outcomes in terms of mean absolute BASDAI and BASFI scores compared with non-responders, irrespective of prior TNF inhibitor status," Emery and colleagues concluded.
Based on these findings, they suggested that measurement of BASDAI50 response at week 12 may be a valuable tool for clinicians, providing a strong indication of expected long-term outcomes in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis.
Emery reported financial relationships with AbbVie, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, Samsung, Sandoz, and UCB.
Marzo-Ortega reported financial relationships with AbbVie, Celgene, Janssen, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, and UCB.
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If you missed it, here's a sample of last week's surprise performance on the Star Line Trolley.
On the morning of Thursday, March 27th, we put a violinist on the Star Line Trolley to surprise riders with a morning performance.
This was part of our Art by Bus program, a partnership with the Marginal Arts Festival in Roanoke to get art and culture on the region's transit system. In Lynchburg, Lynchburg City Schools partnered with GLTC to display students' artwork during April.
The performance immediately preceded a Sustainable Transportation Summit organized by RIDE Solutions and the Cabell Brand Center to bring attention to the many issues that can be addressed by transportation choice. During the summit, a panel of women hosted by The Advancement Foundation discussed the importance that transit played in their lives, but also the limitations it imposed. One woman described a three hour bus trip for an errand that would take an automobile 30 minutes. All of the women mentioned the stigma that transit riders are often faced with.
This performance will become part of an ongoing effort called the Transit Interpretation Project: Roanoke, (TrIP) an offshoot of the Orlando, Florida-based effort by the same name organized by artist and advocate Patrick Greene.
For more information about TrIP, visit the website at http://transitinterpretationproject.tumblr.com/.
Keep up with Roanoke-based TrIP activities here at the RIDE Solutions blog, http://ridesolutions.org/trip_roanoke, or search for #TrIP_Roanoke on Twitter and Facebook.


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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Rattle Snake in School
My mom called me the other morning to tell me about a little boy who was bitten at the local elementary school in her area. He's only a second grader and was bitten while reaching in a little supply cabinet or the like. I found this article relating to the incident.
She said this is not the first snake sighting at the school. In fact, she commented, over the summer, that if "they didn't do something someone was going to get hurt." Well, that's happened. Apparently the boy is getting the care he needs in Fort Worth. I was highly disturbed when I found out that both Eastland hospital and the one in Abilene did not have anti-venom. This is the "Big Country" area of Texas and it is country, hundreds of miles of country. With all the small towns dotting the area, I find it hard to believe that they don't have necessary supplies in these hospitals. Fort Worth is two hours from Eastland and three from Abilene. I just pray that none of my family ever get bitten because when time is of the essence and life's hanging by a thread, two hours is a mighty long wait.
I hope they found the snake(s) over the weekend. I'd hate to send my kids to school knowing there was a rattler loose.
5 comments:
- Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...
That's horrible, I hope the little guy is ok. Also hope the hospitals start to carry the items they need to help the local communities.
- November 14, 2011 at 3:52 AM
- GardenofDaisies said...
Oh my word! That poor little boy! I feel so bad for all the teachers and students that have to continue to show up at the school, even though they have not found where the snakes are. That would be scary!
- November 14, 2011 at 6:15 AM
- Mrs BC said...
It's enough to keep your little ones home from school! Is there any snake handlers or such that can come & find (& hopefully remove) the snakes? I'm glad the boy is ok & I hope this is the wake up call the hospitals need to start carrying anti venom. I love snakes, but here in Australia we have a healthy respect for them..
- November 14, 2011 at 6:19 AM
- A Kitchen Witch said...
The school hired a removal company to come this past weekend...don't know if they found anything, but school resumed as "usual" on Friday. I think I'd have been one keeping my kiddos home, at least on that day! Scary!!!
- November 14, 2011 at 7:40 AM
- Basic Humanity said...
Wow that's crazy. Stories like this make me thankful England is free from pretty much anything dangerous. Hope the poor little dude is ok. Can't imagine why the hospitals wouldn't have the anti-venoms. Seems very wrong. Perhaps the communities could get together to raise awareness of that and get the hospitals to do something.
Enjoying the blog btw. I'm a first time reader. :)
- November 22, 2011 at 7:59 AM


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There were a few things we didn't have last week that I am repeating. I want to try some of this lady's freezer to slow cooker recipes too!
- Blender Batter Waffles
- Eggs and bacon and toast
- Fluffy Pancakes, syrup and fruit (these are the BEST pancakes ever)
- Baked Oatmeal cups
- Chocolate Chip Honey Pumpkin Muffins
- Big Breakfast
- PB & J, fruit and veggies
- Leftovers
- Snacky lunch
- Comfort Night - We got chicken again - I had a Groupon
- Italian Night - French Bread Pizzas and spinach salad
- Meatless/Breakfast Night - Chickless Pot Pie and steamed veggies
- Mexican Night - Taco Soup and cornbread
- Soup Night - Chicken and Corn Chowder and spinach salad (I will obviously change this up as I don't keep a lot of these things on hand.)
- Pizza Night - Pizza (going to try this recipe for crust this week), salad and fruit smoothies
- Leftover Buffet or stir fry with whatever leftover meat we have
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#LittleBlackDressesLittleWhiteLies | September 19th 2016
Laura brought Harper back to her roots with a trip to the Bay Area.
When Laura Stampler wrote Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies, she created a Bay Area city for main character, Harper, to grow up in. We learned tonight that Laura previously lived here, hence the affinity with the Bay Area. However, we were sad to learn that Ice Cream and Ink is not a real place in NYC. "There is a St. Mark's Place, though. It's a street that has a lot of sushi places. A very real, very crowded place," Laura shared.
Audience members were eager to hear about Laura's transition from non-fiction journalist to writing a novel. "It's more complicated than I thought it would be. It was hard to close the computer for work and then reopen my computer to write the book," Laura revealed, "With journalism, there are facts and a structure. With books, a conversation can happen anywhere and it can change the entire meaning of the book. Two hundred words could get me stuck for a day or longer."
Plot and characters do not come at the same time for Laura. She shared she has two different projects, once where she knows all the characters but not what they are doing and the other where she knows the plot but not who is in the story. "In YA, everything is more important because everything is new. It's all you know because your life experiences are so limited," Laura divulged. She also shared that editing something bad is an okay thing and that deadlines can be helpful to get through writer's block. "Go somewhere else in the story where you know where you're going. Write about the pug prom!" Laura laughed with the crowd. Also in the audience that night was Laura's thesis advisor, who shared that stopping in the middle means you have something to pick back up on the next day.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, Princess the pug is based on a real life pug, also named Princess.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, Princess the pug is based on a real life pug, also named Princess.
Thank you, @laurastampler, for your story and for a fun evening! pic.twitter.com/NQ3zLCm5PM— Christy Jane (@diamondxgirl) September 20, 2016
We reviewed (and loved) Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies earlier this summer, which you can find here. Book Passage has signed copies available for your order!


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