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This summer, I've been really keen to get Ben into his 'big boy' bedroom. Since we've moved into the house, he has been in the smallest bedroom, and the second smallest has been used as a guest room/laundry room/office. His first room was definitely the nursery room – a cot, nursing chair, chest of drawers and book case fit in there well, but it is small. It was time for him to have a proper bedroom, and I went to town pinning images and ideas.
The other thing that made this more pressing is that baby no. 2 is due in November, and we need to sort out the nursery properly, digging out all the Mamas and Papas Jamboree range that we used for Ben. I really didn't want Ben to feel that he'd been pushed out of his old bedroom to make way for the baby, so it was important to make his new bedroom really special.
I am very aware that children go through phases of loving things intensely for a short period of time – and then not being interested at all. So with this bedroom I was really keen to choose the building blocks in colours and textures that would withstand the test of time, while keeping the accessories themed. This way, when Ben is tired of dinosaurs and wants, say, football, they will be easy to change. However, if he becomes a Liverpool supporter like his dad, we might have to reconsider.
I chose Crown's Moonlight Bay paint for the walls, because it had the right blue-grey balance that I was looking for.
His bed was from Marks and Spencer and has a mattress on a pull-out frame underneath. Unfortunately, Marks and Spencer don't seem to make them any more, which is a shame. We've used them several times when our nephew and nieces have come to stay, and I'm sure Ben will be using it for sleepovers in time.
The other furniture is from Ikea: a Malm chest of drawers and a Billy Bookcase. All very standard, and fits perfectly into the space. I deliberately chose not to have a wardrobe yet: Ben doesn't really have any clothes which need hanging, and it would just take up space.
The curtains are from Dunelm – I've found that their curtains are very good, but you do have to go and see them in real life, as the colours aren't quite true on their website.
The bedding is by Asda, and we've actually had it a while. It's washed really well and is really comfortable. The wall stickers were an absolute bargain – 50p in the Tesco sale!
The lampshade was a gift from Ben's Auntie Suzie and Uncle Matt, and is from the John Lewis Dino was Here range. The red dinosaur on the dresser is from the same range.
The green dinosaur is Ben's current cuddly toy at bedtime.
I think one of my favourite touches in the bedroom are these amazing dinosaur fairy lights. Again, I got them in the Tesco sale, and they are currently filling a gap – Ben isn't quite old enough for a lamp next to his bed, but he does sometimes like a light on when he goes to sleep. These are battery powered too.
He loves being able to choose his own books, and has started just hanging out in his bedroom, looking at his books. One of our next jobs is to sort out some toys that he can play with if he wakes up early. Hopefully, he'll be happy to play with them until his Gro-clock tells him it's ok to come to wake us up.
As with all my home projects, there are some things that just have to wait – carpets, for example, in this case. In time, we will also get Ben a bedside table, but I'm a bit worried about him falling out of bed at the moment – it's only happened a handful of times in the last six months, but still, I'd like to avoid sharp corners so close to his head.
The brilliant thing about this bedroom is that Ben has totally accepted that his old room will become the baby's new room. We've decorated that room already, put the sides back on Ben's old cot, and have dug out the Jamboree bunting. We'll be ready for this little one!
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One more attempt on the hearth
I was not completely satisfied with my last bake. Although the crumb was what I had been trying to replicate, the overall look of the baguette was dissatisfactory. Since the baking stone is there, I just had to do it one more time. With some mental mise en place and a fewer loaves to juggle, the results were a little better. The 3 shorter loaves were baked on the stone as those were the only ones that fit.
Hamelman showed a series of baguettes which were baked with steam and the use of a baking stone as variables. My results concurred with the pictures shown in the book. Those baked on the hearth had that open crumb texture found in authentic French baguettes as can be seen in Eric Kayser's books.
There are still areas for improvement and one of the obvious one to correct is the shaping. I am shaping my baguettes on a smooth piece of marble. I found this to be a little too tacky when I roll the baguettes. From the videos of the pros, they seem to be using wooden work tops but I am not sure if I want to acquire yet another piece of baking equipment.
Many bakers say that the baguette is the simplest loaf but in reality, it is the most difficult bread to bake well. From the fermentation to the handling, it takes many iterations before one gets the feel for it.

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ASA has redesigned the awards program to include three new awards to recognize state association volunteerism, more current top leadership achievements and those who have made long-term, significant contributions to the soybean industry. The Recognition Awards categories are:
- ASA Outstanding State Volunteer Award–Recognizes the dedication and contributions of volunteers in any area of the state association operation.
- ASA Distinguished Leadership Award –Distinguished and visionary leadership of ASA or a state soybean association is recognized with this award to either a soybean grower-leader or association staff leader with a least five-years of leadership service.
- ASA Pinnacle Award–An industry-wide recognition of those individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of contribution and long-term leadership within the soybean family and industry.
For more information about each of the award categories see the 2018 ASA Recognition Awards flyer.
All nomination forms must be submitted online. The deadline for submission is Oct. 27, 2017, at midnight. For more information and to view the nomination forms, click here. Anyone may complete and submit a nomination form. No self-nominations will be accepted.
Recipients will receive their awards at the ASA Awards Banquet on Feb. 28, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. at Commodity Classic, which runs Feb. 27-March 1, 2018. Winners will be notified in advance and provided with financial assistance to attend.
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Separate fights send one person to the hospital, three to the jail
Lawrence police responded to a couple of fights Friday morning:
• After a series of derogatory remarks, a fistfight and a foot chase, officers arrested three people on battery charges in the 1100 block of Tennessee.
Lawrence Police Sgt. Susan Hadl said four women and one man were driving in the alley between Tennessee and Ohio streets about 1:40 a.m. As they were dropping somebody off in the alley, they saw two intoxicated 23-year-old men and started making remarks about them, Hadl said.
The remarks prompted anger from the two men, who opened the car door and began beating a 24-year-old man inside the vehicle.
One woman, who exited the car to try and break up the fight, was knocked to the ground and kicked in the face by one of the suspects. She suffered a laceration to her lip, Hadl said.
Another 21-year-old woman exited the car, inserted herself in the skirmish and began fighting the two men, Hadl said. Police later took her to jail on battery charges.
When officers arrived at the scene at 1:44 a.m., the man who kicked the woman in the face ran from police, Hadl said. Police chased him for about a block before tackling him near 11th and Ohio streets. He was arrested on charges of aggravated battery, obstruction and criminal damage.
The other 23-year-old man was arrested on battery charges.
Hadl said the victims were "roughed up, but no one was transported to the hospital."
• Minutes earlier, police had responded to a scuffle at the Jet Lag Lounge, 610 Florida St. One person was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with a laceration to the head after the fight.
Lawrence Police Sgt. Michael McLaren said the fight broke out at closing time. Officers found four people fighting at the bar when they arrived at 1:42 a.m.
Police found that two people were injured, one with a "bump to his head" and another with a cut to his left eyebrow, McLaren said. Neither injury was life-threatening.
The bar was very crowded at the time of the fight, he said. No weapons were involved and no arrests were made.
"Everybody's got different stories," McLaren said. "We don't have enough information to charge anybody."


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Today I have had a couple columns posted that attempted to set the record straight after some hateful and inaccurate attacks on some ministry organizations. Sadly, these attacks have come from Christian leaders. Here is a new column at the BGCM site, "Inconceivable!" Additionally, Ethics Daily today ran a version of my previous column "Truthiness."
It is unfortunate that such responses are necessary, but it is important to respond when false allegations are made that could undermine the life-changing work of ministry organizations.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Evergreen Care: "New Spring Growth"
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Well the Spruces are getting their new Spring foliage. Thought I'd throw in a picture or two.
These are some spruces that I started last season from seeds that I collected. This season they are getting their first Spring growth.
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Two weeks after scoring his first senior goal against Rotherham United, former Ribblesdale High School pupil Dominic Telford was left out of Blackpool's squad to face Millwall on Saturday - due to contract wranglings.
Pool boss Lee Clark explained he was ordered to leave out former Clitheroe Wolves star Telford and Mark Waddington at Bloomfield Road, despite wanting to include them in his squad.
The pair reportedly were turned away from first team training in the buiold-up to the game after rejecting professional contract offers of £200 per week.
Clark said: "The club have told me they can't play until they have signed professional contracts. Something happened here with a young lad in the past who played and didn't sign.
"I'm not blaming anyone. I just want a solution where they can be back in my squad.
"I understand the club's stance but I hope there can be a solution.
"I think the world of both lads."


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The Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies CONECT 2018
will be held in Riga, Latvia from 17–18 May 2018. CONECT conference is an annual conference held since 2008. It brings together scientists and researchers from different countries.
CONECT papers will be published in Energy Procedia, but Authors can also apply for extended version of the conference papers to be published in scientific journal "Environmental and Climate Technologies" (current SNIP (acc. to SCOPUS Journal Metrics) is 1.316). CONECT papers are indexed by Scopus and Web of Science (Emerging Sources Citation Index).


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- Main Entrance: Foothills of the Ice Mountain which is north of Falador. Players can use the Combat bracelet to teleport to the Monastery.
- Falador Entrance: In a building which is northeast of Falador. Locate the stairs within that lead south.
- Southern Gate: Entrance to the Mining Guild, level 60 Mining required.
- Mine Cart: Players can use the Mine cart Transportation Network, to enter the mine in the north-west section, only if the Fishing Contest has been completed.
- After completing the Perils of Ice Mountain quest, a trapdoor route becomes available within the Power Station next to Ice Mountain. It leads to Nurmof's room.
Mining Rocks:
5 Clay rocks
11 Copper rocks
10 Tin rocks
9 Iron rocks
11 Coal rocks
2 Gold rocks
2 Mithril rocks
3 Adamantite rocks
The Dwarven Mine is home to many shops. Here is a list of them.
Nurmof's Pickaxe Shop, which sells all types of pickaxes from Bronze to Rune.
Drogo's Mining Emporium, which sells ores, pickaxes, hammers and bars.
Hura's Crossbow Shop, which sells crossbows, limbs, and stocks. It is available to members only.
A general store, run by a dwarf near the carts.
Dwarf - Level 14
Dwarf Gang Member - Level 50
Scorpion - Level 17
King Scorpion - Level 56
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This past weekend, I spent most of the day Saturday trying to deal with a puppy-related problem — fleas. I have been dipping my miniature schnauzer every time I turn around, but we still have fleas. I bought a high-priced flea collar and one of those products that you squirt on the back of their neck, but the bugs kept on coming.
Finally, I took Bella to a groomer and had her professionally dipped. And despite all of my efforts, they said she was so covered in fleas they had to dip her twice. Because of the unusually warm winter, fleas, along with other pests are expected to be worse than usual this summer.
While Bella was at the spa, I went on the offensive at home putting out flea killer all over the yard. That required a number of steps and most of my day and just 24 hours later, it rained which will "lessen the effectiveness" of the product, the nice sales fellow told me when I bought the stuff.
Now I have to do it all over again. I have a tiny little yard, I can't imagine if one were trying to get rid of the fleas for a big yard.
After the yard, I had to tackle the crate and all of her bedding. Then I gave the hardwood floors a good vacuum and changed all of the bedding that she has been on in the house. She loves to sleep with her people so that required a whole round of laundry and bed making.
Finally Saturday night I felt like I had done it all. I picked up Bella and brought her home. She was sitting on the living room floor all relaxed while I watched television and then she started to scratch. I don't know who was more disappointed, me or the dog.
By the time the weekend was over, Bella was resting easier, but I know that the fleas are all still out there. And I really hate to even let the poor dog go outside.
Happy birthday Monday to Diamond Banks, Noble Polk, Lakaydrien Harvey, Charlie Brown, and Kady Toney, all of Sherman; Dennis Bachman of Denison; Kim Burdi of Carrollton; Sherry Thomas of Telephone; and B.J. Jones of Buda.
Happy anniversary Monday to Bucky and Glenda Cummins of Colbert, Oklahoma, 58 years; Peggy and Vernon Harlan of Sherman, 25 years; and Bryon and Holly McCullum of Sherman, 9 years.


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After winning most critics (including ours) over with his Gallic adventure in "Midnight In Paris," Woody Allen is to continue his ridiculously prolific run averaging a film a year taking his European holiday to Rome. Tentatively titled "Bop Decameron," the project is loosely based on a collection of 14th century novellas by Giovanni Boccarccio and boasts a star-studded cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page, Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz and Roberto Begnini.
Now, after playing the mother of Javier Bardem's children in Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Biutiful," Argentinian theater actress Maricel Álvarez has reportedly joined the cast of Allen's latest, which ironically stars the real-life mother of Bardem's child, Cruz.
No word on who Álvarez — who we featured in our Breakthrough Female Performances of 2010 — will be playing but we presume it'll be a European part in one of the four unconnected vignettes, two of which will feature American characters in the city with the other two involving Italian cast members. As far as plot goes, that's about as much information as you'll probably get from an Allen pic this early on and much remains to be answered. Are the two Spanish-speaking thesps doubling as Italians? Is Begnini one of the leads of the Italian vignettes? Will Allen follow through with his claim that he'll also be returning as an actor for the first time since "Scoop"? The guessing game continues. [ScreenDaily]
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Here comes a blog entry which loosely connects to a previous discussion here on the Assembly blogging page.
I have just attended one of the "language groups" - only as an observer, of course, since what you are reading now is the job of a steward. The working group included about 20 delegates and focused on what CEC is today, what it has been and what it was in the past... and no longer is.
To sum up some of what has been said: the delegates have stressed that member churches of CEC are no longer isolated and separate - this mostly had to do with the division that existed because of the Iron Curtain. Also due to its fall, CEC no longer has one clear, common aim, which up until then had been the perpetual effort to build bridges between the East and the West.
The delegates taking part also felt there is less mutual love, less risk-taking. These are statements that deserve attention.
Last but not least, the debaters mentioned the fact that there is no longer a "light structure" in CEC, that its structure has become very complicated.
This is, on one hand, natural, as CEC has, of course, undergone noticeable enlargements. On the other hand, several delegates have agreed there is excessive bureaucracy complicating the dynamics of CEC's activities.
One of the delegates has actually pointed out that the Conference seems to be more concerned with how many men and women are involved and how precisely a given task is to be organized than with trying to ensure there really is adequate action going on in the fields where it is needed.
And this is where the above mentioned blog discussion comes in, I cannot help recommending that the kind reader go through what has been said in and under the blog called "What's missing?".
Let me also emphasise what I felt after having witnessed this groupwork and what has been confirmed to me by one of the delegates in the foyer afterward: working in small groups, thinktanks that focus on one specific topic are the most effective way of arriving at some bright insights.
The assembly's purpose is bringing all those that are involved together in one place, not dividing them into groups - understandably.
However, groupwork remains a basis for achieving good results and should therefore be given more room, the outcomes of it must be given a fair hearing. Let us hope this year's Assembly proves the opinion true.
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"To advance from one rank to the next, students typically complete promotion tests in which they demonstrate their proficiency in the various aspects of the art before a panel of judges or their teacher. Promotion tests vary from school to school, but may include such elements as the execution of patterns, which combine various techniques in specific sequences; the breaking of boards, to demonstrate the ability to use techniques with both power and control; sparring and self-defense, to demonstrate the practical application and control of techniques; and answering questions on terminology, concepts, history, and so on, to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the art. For higher dan (black belt) tests, students are sometimes required to take a written test or to submit a research paper in addition to taking the practical test.
Promotion from one dan to the next can take years. The general rule is that a black belt may advance from one rank to the next only after the number of years equivalent to the current rank. For example, a newly-promoted third-degree black belt may not be allowed to promote to fourth-degree until three years have passed. Some organizations also have age requirements related to dan promotions, and may grant younger students pum 품 (junior black belt) ranks rather than dan ranks until they reach a certain age. Black belt ranks usually have titles associated with them, such as "master" and "instructor". Taekwondo organizations have their own rules and standards when it comes to ranks and the titles that go with them."
"Little Grasshopper, think of all you know, think inward of all you learned and then beat the shit out of something. Good luck."--Merryfish via FB
I am in a bit of a freak-out mode. In less than 24 hours I am testing for my 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo. I know I'm ready. I know that I've trained for this for quite some time, but I guess I wasn't prepared for the enormity of it. There is a saying that anyone can get their first degree--that they are a dime a dozen so to speak. But once you move beyond that--well, you're in it. A second degree shows commitment, attention to the art, a skill level that means business and in the grand scheme of things fewer people, let alone women, attain beyond that first degree. I'm not saying that there aren't a lot of women out there with 2nd degree or more black belts--but how many do you actually know? I know a few because I practice with them--but there are only 3 of us at my school. That's what I mean by the enormity--it is an accomplishment--if I pass, that is.
I am mentally trying to rid myself of my freak-out--some of my teachers are telling me that I'm over-thinking & that I need to get out of my head. I know I'll need to meditate a bit, write a bit, & call my sister.


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The Congress party in Kerala has come under fire after its newly appointed interim state unit chief MM Hassan described menstruation as 'impure' and said that 'women should not enter temples during that period'.
"Women are impure during menstruation. Women cannot enter temples during this period," Hassan said while participating in a seminar on 'Media and Politics' yesterday.
Hassan, who took over as interim president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) recently, invited flak for his comments. Later, he was forced to clarify that it was not his personal opinion and he had only stated the prevailing social situation in the society.
"My remark about impurity is not my opinion. I only said (about) the social condition prevailing in the society", he told reporters.
"Muslim and Hindu women during their menstruation period, on their own, used to keep away from places of worship. This is the social situation that exists in the society. I only explained this when a participant asked a question in this regard at the seminar," he added.
Hassan also claimed that his statement had been distorted by a section of media.
"Whether I am supporting it or not is not the point. It is the social situation. Political parties cannot change the customs and traditions of religions," Hassan said.
On his opinion about the ban on entry of women in the age group of 10 to 50 at famous Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, he said that political parties were not religious reformers.
"We (political parties) respect the customs and traditions of religions," he added.
Slamming Hassan, the BJP termed him 'anti-women' and asked the Congress leaders to think before making such immature comments.
"This is 21st century. A women works in every condition through the month. Rather than commenting on a gynaecological issue or an issue which is limited to women and their biology, I think he should focus on what he could do to empower women. He should stop making such," BJP leader Shaina NC said.


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I love the bird (wearing a crown...how cute!) on their polishes:
This polish covers really well, and if you did a thick enough coat you could probably get away with just one. I have been having peeling issues, so I am trying to do 2 suuuper thin coats to see if that helps. (I have been switching up my base and top coat, but I haven't found that magic formula yet, I am open to suggestions!). Drying time on all of the butter London polishes I've tried have been AMAZING. They dry very fast.
Hope you are enjoying the transition into summer! It is finally starting to feel summery in Oregon. We might actually hit the mid 80's this week! I want to get some Washington cherries...I keep seeing them at the market and I am dying to try them!
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Not only do I like the color, but I'm loving the shimmer finish. Wow!ReplyDelete
I still haven't tried any Butter London polishes. Why does my Ulta have to be so far away?! Well, it's not THAT far, just that Sephora is a lot closer and I usually end up stopping there instead and there goes all my money!ReplyDelete
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Jessi, you really need to try one! I hate the idea of spending $14 on one polish, so I wait until I have my Ulta "$3.50 off $10 or more" coupon...it makes it a little more digestible!ReplyDelete
Fiona, thanks! The shimmer is so cool in this one.
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Traditionally, MMOs featured thousands of players. Sean Knight wonders whether the definition needs refining now that EA is calling SimCity an MMO
Publisher EA and developer Maxis went on a period of damage control in the week after SimCity was released. Due to the rough launch the game's always-on DRM feature came under fire, prompting the two to defend the decision to include it. Curiously, one of the reasons given was to suggest it wasn't DRM at all but rather that the game was an MMO and, thus, always-on features were part of the game.
Traditionally, MMOs (Massively Multiplayer Online) was a term used for online-only games that feature a large player base – hundreds, if not thousands of individuals – who interact with each other simultaneously on servers provided by the developer.
MMORPGs are the most popular subgenre, featuring game such as World of Warcraft. However, there are other types, too. Sony's PlanetSide 2 is an MMOFPS, and there are also MMORTS games, such as Shattered Galaxy.
All of these games feature servers where a large number of people can interact and play together at the same time. Shattered Galaxy, for example, allows up to 100,000 people to play on the same server/world and, when it is time to fight a battle, go to a territory/instance where more than 50 people can fight in a skirmish against one another.
But is this classic definition of MMO changing?
For EA Labels president Frank Gibeau it sure seems so. When asked whether or not the always-on DRM factored into SimCity, he responded, "That's not the reality; I was involved in all the meetings. DRM was never even brought up once. You don't build an MMO because you're thinking of DRM – you're building a massively multiplayer experience, that's what you're building."
Yet Gibeau isn't the only one to think that the city sim game is an MMO. Maxis general manager Lucy Bradshaw compared the title to an MMO in a post also defending the developer's decision for using the DRM, saying, "The game we launched is only the beginning for us – it's not final and it never will be. In many ways, we built an MMO."
So, is the claim that SimCity is an MMO a valid one?
Only 16 people can play in a region. Not exactly a massive number of people playing simultaneously. Then there was the company's long-standing claim that many of the game's computations had to be carried out on server side: a claim that was cast into serious doubt when a modder altered the game so he could play it offline indefinitely. The only common factor between SimCity and an MMO is that the servers are provided through the developer.
There is another game, however, that caused a lot of controversy with always-on DRM – Diablo III. Blizzard, however, never once called its game an MMO and never shied away from the fact that the feature requiring an online connection to play was DRM. In fairness there are two features, though, that Diablo III shares with traditional MMOs. First of all is the fact that mob spawns are done server-side just like an MMO. The second is the Auction House, a feature most MMOs have.
But is that enough to classify it as an MMO?
Having those features, it appears, has generated some confusion among gamers. In the comment section of my editorial, Boycotting Diablo III: a threat to gaming, there were those who argued that the game was an MMO; even though Blizzard never made such a claim. In the case of EA and Maxis, if all it takes to be classified as an MMO is a small number of players, an online-only requirement, and servers provided by the developer then a lot of multiplayer games out there would have to be called an MMO. Games that have a lot more than 16 people playing at the same time.
So should always-on DRM become more prevalent, and in the case of Diablo III share certain features with the genre, does it warrant a look at redefining the definition of MMO?
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It has been a busy summer with important and joyful events for the Dominican friars, sisters, laity and nuns throughout the world. We are happy to share some of them with blog readers and ask you to pray for the Order and for vocations.
The English province celebrated two ordinations during the month of July. Brother Nicholas Crowe was ordained to the diaconate and Brother Gregory Pearson to the priesthood. The ordination ceremonies took place in Blackfriars, Oxford. Both were ordained by Bishop Malcolm McMahon of Nottingham, a Dominican friar and are pictured above.
The Saint Joseph province in the United States continue to attract large numbers of men to the Order each year. In July, they received eighteen men into their novitiate in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 8th, the feast of our holy father, Saint Dominic. The following week (August 15th), eight novices who had completed their novitiate made first profession. The twenty six brothers are pictured above.
The Master of the Order received the profession of three brothers at the end of the General Chapter on August 8th, the feast of Saint Dominic. The joyful event took place in Split, Croatia.
While here in the United States, the most talked about religious are the Dominicans! This time though it is the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist from Ann Arbor in Michigan. They have been on many of the television networks promoting their debut sacred music album entitled 'Mater Eucharistiae'. This young, new and vibrant congregation of Dominican religious women were founded in 1997 and already have 110 members - and are growing. This blogger had the privilege of meeting some of them recently in Connecticut.
The Mexican Dominican province received four men as novices(above) on August 3rd - and so they begin their year long discernment of their vocation with the friars of that province.
The Dominican friars of the Central province in the United States celebrated the first profession of five brothers (pictured above) and received six new novices on August 18th last.
All these joyful events (and they are just a flavour of the many other events that we could highlight) are a constant reminder to us of the goodness of God to the Order, but more importantly that we realise that it is the prayers of so many that make the Dominican life flourish. Please continue to pray for all the branches of the Dominican family especially in Ireland - that we may all continue to receive vocations for the important mission of preaching the Gospel


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OSWEGO, Illinois—Eighteen students competed at the national level of Talents For Christ on Tuesday morning, June 28. The competition took place at Harvest New Beginnings church, which is hosting the GARBC annual conference.
"It's a very rewarding experience," says Wesley Prindle of Ankeny, Iowa. "I'm excited to be here." Wesley competed in the preaching category, delivering a sermon on the feeding of the 5,000 from John 6:3–15. Others competed in the vocal and instrumental categories, as well as Bible knowledge, oral interpretation of Scripture, and visualized Bible teaching.
Competitors work hard year round honing their abilities and competing at the regional and local levels. Making it to the national competition is a major achievement in its own right. Students competing in the scholarship categories have a shot at winning either a $2,500 or $5,000 scholarship at participating colleges.
But as important as the competition and scholarships are, the ultimate goal of Talents For Christ is far greater: to help teens develop their God-given talents for life and ministry. "You've worked hard to develop your craft," John Greening said, addressing the competitors on Tuesday morning. "And whether or not you end up using that skill in your profession, the values that you are developing are preparing you for the future. And what God wants more than anything is that, with the skill you develop, you bring Him glory."
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Litigation Release No. 18562 /January 30, 2004
SEC v. Blake A. Prater and Wellspring Capital Group, Inc., (United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, Civil Action No. 03-CV-01524-MRK).
Court Previously Upheld Sufficiency of the Commission's Fraud Allegations
The Commission announced that on January 13, 2004, the Commission requested that a Connecticut federal court issue an order requiring Connecticut resident Blake A. Prater and his Guilford, Connecticut-based company, Wellspring Capital Group, Inc., to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of court in connection with a case charging them with fraud. The Commission's application for the order alleges that Prater and Wellspring have violated and continue to violate a court-ordered asset freeze, preliminary injunction, and temporary restraining order (TRO). Specifically, the Commission's application sets forth facts suggesting that, beginning immediately upon their receipt of the asset freeze and TRO, Prater and Wellspring began systematically to transfer frozen assets through a variety of schemes including through the Ebay online auction system and through real estate transactions. In addition, according to the application, Prater and Wellspring also violated the preliminary injunction by creating a new internet Ponzi scheme substantially similar to the scheme that was the subject of the Commission's complaint. The Court has scheduled a hearing on this matter for February 6, 2004.
Previously, on November 25, 2003, the court upheld the sufficiency of the Commission's allegations that Prater and Wellspring had operated an internet Ponzi scheme. In upholding the Commission's complaint, the Honorable Mark Kravitz, United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut, noted that the defendants had "fail[ed] to speak to the allegation at the heart of the SEC's fraud charge" and had provided "no alternative to the SEC's explanation of how Defendants would pay out [the] enormous returns [promised] - which is that early investors would be paid from the proceeds obtained from later investors, the very definition of a 'pyramid scheme.'" The Court also denied the defendants' motion to modify the preliminary injunction and asset freeze.
The Court's November ruling establishes that the Commission had stated a cause of action for securities fraud against Prater and Wellspring. The complaint alleges that the defendants operated a sophisticated Internet Ponzi scheme that raised millions of dollars from thousands of investors. It further alleges that Prater's scheme used a series of interrelated Internet web sites and a network of agents operating throughout the United States to guarantee prospective investors exorbitant returns through a variety of programs. Under one set of programs, Prater, through Wellspring, promised that, in exchange for a small sum of money, it would pay investors returns as high as 1,000 percent per year in the form of payments for various living expenses of the investors, such as car loans, rent, or business expenses.
In a separate ruling on September 25, 2003, the Court had previously concluded that the Commission had introduced prima facie evidence showing that the allegations were true and had imposed a preliminary injunction against the defendants and had ordered the defendants' assets frozen. In its latest ruling, the Court noted that the defendants had failed to produce any documentary evidence to support modifying this preliminary injunction and asset freeze. The Court also recited facts suggesting that the defendants had made misrepresentations to the Court in their motion to dismiss and noted that the defendants had produced no information refuting or denying that such misrepresentations had occurred.
The Court established a schedule to bring the action to trial in late summer of 2004. For additional information, see Litigation Release Nos. 18336 and 18404.


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With that in mind, I set out with no set distance or time. I fell into a pretty nice pace. I absolutely zoned out too and 3 miles flew by. So I decided to keep on keeping on. I ended up with 6 miles. I was a sweaty, hot mess and it looked like I'd been swimming. Since I already looked that way, why not jump in the pool right?
I started keeping a bathing suit downstairs so I could quickly change and jump into the pool. I worry about the chlorine ruining my running gear. Not only does getting in the pool help me cool down, stretching in the pool feels fantastic. No stress or tension, a great way to take away pressure especially after having been pounding away on the joints for 50 minutes or so.
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Gates in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
One of the things that made Aurangabad stand out from several other medieval cities in India was its 52 "gates", each of which had a local history or had individuals linked with it. Aurangabad is known as the "City of Gates".[1]
Out of the 52, only four main and nine subordinate gates have survived, the most famous, oldest and biggest of them being the Bhadkal Gate near the Naukhanda Palace of Nizams.[2]
Aurangabad city walls
When Aurangzeb made Aurangabad his capital, there were 54 suburbs which were walled in the city itself, the chief of these were Begumpura and Aurangpura.
During Khan Jahan's second viceroyalty, Aurangzeb built a wall round the city in 1682, to protect it from the incursions of the Marathas; and in 1696 he erected a similar fortified wall for Begumpura. The city wall is terraced, and is of solid masonry, but of no great height, being in many parts not more than fourteen feet. The battlements are loop-holed, and the merlins over the gateways and at certain places along the wall, are machicolated; while semi-circular bastions surmounted by towers, occur at each flanking angle, and at regular intervals along the works. The wall is pierced with thirteen gateways, exclusive of a small postern wicket, and its total length is a little over six miles. All gates barring one are associated with Aurangzeb.
The four principal entrances face the cardinal points, and consist of the Delhi gate in the north, the Jalna gate in the east, the Paithan gate in the south, and the Mecca gate in the west.
Besides these, there are the Jaffar, Khirki, Barapul, Mahmud and Roshan gates; as well as four others, now closed, the Khizri, Khadgar, Mada, and Kumhar. The Barapul had also been walled up for some time.
Bhadkal Gate[edit]
Bhadkal Gate is a building in Aurangabad City, India. This gate is the biggest gate of city. It was built by Ahmadnagar's, Murtaza Nizamshah's Vazir Malik Ambar. It was built in memory of victory against Mughal in 1612. It is also known as victory gate. Bhadkal Gate has unique architectural style. It is India's first column structural Building.
Delhi Gate[edit]
The largest and the most stately, it was built by Aurangzeb. It is situated to the north of the city facing Delhi. It is similar to Lahore gate of Delhi's Lal Quila (Red Fort).
Paithan Gate[edit]
The gate is smaller in size and was royal gateway leading to Paithan town. This gate is smaller in size compared to other gates.
Mecca or Makai Gate[edit]
This gate leads to Begumpura another walled quarter of the city, and is the only gate that has a canon installed on it. It faces the holy city of Mecca towards the west.
Khas or Jalna Gate[edit]
The gate is simple in design but was disintegrating. It has been restored recently. It faces the Jalna city in the east.
Kaala Darwaza[edit]
This gate leads to the palace fort of Qila–e-Ark. The palace had its own fortification walls and had five gates other than the Kaala darwaza all gates are in ruins.
Roshan Gate[edit]
This gate is located to the north of Jalna gate or Khas gate. It is bigger in size and stature as compared to Jalna gate. Roshan gate is said to have been named after Aurangezeb's sister Roshanara to whom the emperor was much attached and she remained his favorite friend and advisor.
List of gates[edit]
- Delhi Gate
- Rangeen Darwaza
- Katkat Gate (Islam Darwaza)
- Roshan Gate or (Jalna Gate)
- Barapulla Gate
- Paithan Gate
- Khaas Gate
- Jaffar Gate
- Quil-e-Ark (Naubat Darwaza)
- Kaala gate
- Mahmud gate
- Begum Darwaza
- Makai Gate (Mecca Gate)
- Bhadkal gate
- Chhota Bhadkal gate
- Khizar darwaza or (Haathi Gate)or (Majnu Gate)
- Khooni darwaza
- Mir Adil Gate
Coordinates: 19°53′19.63″N 75°20′36.37″E / 19.8887861°N 75.3434361°E
Delhi Gate, Aurangabad
Rangeen Darwaza, Aurangabad
Roshan Gate, Aurangabad
Barapulla Gate, Aurangabad
Paithan Gate, Aurangabad
Kaala Darwaza, Aurangabad
Jaffar Gate, Aurangabad
Naubat Darwaza, Aurangabad
Mahmud Darwaza, Aurangabad
Makai Gate, Aurangabad
See also[edit]
- ^ Banerjee, Rajiv (2009-04-12). "History revisited at Aurangabad the 'city of gates' - The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
- ^ Dulari Qureshi (1 January 1999). Tourism Potential in Aurangabad: With Ajanta, Ellora, Daulatabad Fort. Bharatiya Kala Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-86050-44-6.
Gazetteer Of Aurangabad (1884)


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A lecture by the Venerable Master Hua in January, 1983
The Shurangama Sutra is a Sutra that acts like a demon-spotting mirror in Buddhism. All the celestial demons, externalists, and the li, mei, and wang liang ghosts reveal their true appearance when they see the Shurangama Sutra. They have no way to hide and no place to flee to. And so in the past, when Great Master Zhi Zhe heard of the existence of this Sutra, he bowed in the direction of India for eighteen years. For eighteen years, he used this spirit of utmost sincerity to pray for this Sutra to be brought to China.
Of all the greatly virtuous and eminent monks of the past, all the wise and lofty Sanghans, there was not a single one who did not praise the Shurangama Sutra. Therefore, as long as the Shurangama Sutra exists, the Buddhadharma exists. If the Shurangama Sutra is destroyed, then the Buddhadharma will also become extinct. How will the decline of the Dharma come about? It will begin with the destruction of the Shurangama Sutra. Who will destroy it? The celestial demons and externalists will. They see the Shurangama Sutra as a nail in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh. They can't sit still, and they can't stand steady; they are compelled to invent a deviant theory, saying that the Shurangama Sutra is false.
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As Buddhist disciples, we should recognize true principle. Every word of the doctrines in the Shurangama Sutra is the absolute truth. There isn't a single word that does not express the truth. So now that we are studying the Fifty Skandha-demons, we should realize even more just how important the Shurangama Sutra is. The Shurangama Sutra is what the deviant demons, ghosts, and goblins fear most.
The Venerable Master Hsu Yun lived to be a hundred and twenty years old, and during his whole life, he didn't write a commentary for any Sutra other than the Shurangama Sutra. He took special care to preserve the manuscript of his commentary on the Shurangama Sutra. He preserved it for several decades, but it was later lost during the Yunmen incident. This was the Elder Hsu's greatest regret in his life. He proposed that, as left-home people, we should study the Shurangama Sutra to the point that we can recite it by memory, from the beginning to the end, and from the end to the beginning, forwards and backwards. That was his proposal. I know that, throughout his whole life, the Elder Hsu regarded the Shurangama Sutra as being especially important.
When someone informed the Elder Hsu that there were people who said the Shurangama Sutra was counterfeit, he explained that the decline of the Dharma occurs just because these people try to pass fish eyes off as pearls, confusing people so that they cannot distinguish right from wrong. They make people blind so that they can no longer recognize the Buddhadharma. They take the true as false, and the false as true. Look at these people: this one writes a book and people all read it. That one writes a book, and they read it too. The real Sutras spoken by the Buddha himself are put up on a shelf, where no one ever reads them. From this, we can see that living beings' karmic obstacles are very heavy. If they hear deviant knowledge and deviant views, they readily believe them. If you speak Dharma based on proper knowledge and proper views, they won't believe it. Why won't they believe it? Because they don't have sufficient good roots and foundations. That is why they have doubts about the proper Dharma. They are skeptical and unwilling to believe.
Here at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, we will be setting up the Shurangama Platform, so it would be ideal if some of you bring forth the resolve to read the Shurangama Sutra every day for one or two hours. You can study it daily just as if you were studying in school, and memorize it so that you can recite it by heart. If you can recite the Shurangama Sutra, the Dharma Flower Sutra, and even the Avatamsaka Sutra from memory, that would be the very best. If someone is able to recite the Shurangama Sutra, the Dharma Flower Sutra, and the Avatamsaka Sutra from memory, then it will mean that this is still a time when the proper Dharma exists in the world. Therefore, in such a wonderful place as the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, everyone should bring forth a great Bodhi resolve to do these things. It is not that we are competing with others. We should be outstanding, rise above the crowd, and do these things.
In the past, I had a wish: I wanted to be able to recite the Dharma Flower Sutra and the Shurangama Sutra from memory. In Hong Kong, there is a disciple named Guo Yi (Heng Ding) who can recite the Shurangama Sutra from memory. I taught him to study the Dharma Flower Sutra, but in the end he probably didn't finish memorizing it, which is very regrettable. In such a fine place as we have here, all of you should bring forth a great resolve to study the Buddhist Sutras and precepts--the Shurangama Sutra, the Dharma Flower Sutra, the Vinaya in Four Divisions, and the Brahma Net Sutra--until you can recite them from memory. That would be the best, for then the proper Dharma would surely remain here for a long time.
Eight volumes of Shurangama Sutra, with commentaries from venerable Master Hsuan Hua.
The Shurangama Sutra Part 1
The Shurangama Sutra Part 2
The Shurangama Sutra Part 3
The Shurangama Sutra Part 4
The Shurangama Sutra Part 5
The Shurangama Sutra Part 6
The Shurangama Sutra Part 7
The Shurangama Sutra Part 8
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"Sariputra, if there are people who have already made the vow, who now make the vow, or who are about to make the vow, 'I desire to be born in Amitabha's country,' these people, whether born in the past, now being born, or to be born in the future, all will irreversibly attain to anuttarasamyaksambodhi. Therefore, Sariputra, all good men and good women, if they are among those who have faith, should make the vow, 'I will be born in that country.'"
~ Amitabha Sutra
When I obtain the Buddhahood, any being of the boundless and inconceivable Buddha-worlds of the ten quarters whose body if be touched by the rays of my splendour should not make his body and mind gentle and peaceful, in such a state that he is far more sublime than the gods and men, then may I not attain the enlightenment.
~ Amitabha Buddha's Thirty-Third Vow
Monday, March 31, 2008
A Sure Sign Of The Proper Dharma: The Shurangama Sutra
A lecture by the Venerable Master Hua in January, 1983
Posted by Colin at 3/31/2008 10:53:00 PM
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Movies remain recession-friendly
You would hardly believe that a recession was in full swing in the country if you attended a major multiplex in the U.S. during a recent weekend. This editor caught two films at the AMC multiplex in the Garden State Plaza Shopping Mall in New Jersey and it was evident from the huge crowds that box office for the weekend was up considerably. The crowds spanned all ages and it was wonderful to experience the power of the movies.
For decades, it has been said that the film industry is recession-proof or, as it is referred to now, "recession-friendly." During these uncertain economic times, people are being very careful about how they spend their money and tend to be attracted to lower-cost, closer-to-home entertainment activities. So what's better than the movies?
There may not be an abundance of cash in the hands of John Q. Consumer to take expensive vacations or eat at the best restaurants or buy a new car, but there certainly appear to be enough dollars to feed the hunger of the masses for filmed entertainment. Week after week since the beginning of the year, movies have performed extremely well. Holdovers are stirring the fire, and the impressive hot streak of 2009 continues. As of Feb. 16, year-to-date box office was 15 percent higher than last year's, and the Presidents' Day weekend gross was up an impressive 32% from 2008. People are flocking to nearly everything on the big screen, and with this kind of depth in the marketplace, 2009 can be a giant year.
The new edition of Film Journal International includes a report titled "Cinemas and the Recession: A Crash Course," which looks at the effect of the economic downturn on the movie industry and more specifically surveys some major theatrical exhibitors on how they are coping during these difficult times.
Not surprisingly, all of those interviewed are tracking ahead of last year at both the box office and the concession stand. This just helps prove the adages that the business is product-driven and that going to the movies is an excellent discretionary income choice. Staying close to home is the preference of people during hard times.
However, like all other businesses, exhibition is vulnerable to rising costs. And because movie theatres are so product-dependent, product will dictate if and when people come, no matter how wonderful exhibitors make the experience of going to the local multiplex.
The bad economy is also affecting the rollout of digital cinema, which is inhibiting the number of screens available for 3D presentations. Plans are in place via Digital Cinema Implementation Partners and Cinedigm's implementation deal with the Cinema Buying Group when financing once again becomes available, and once it is we are going to witness the biggest and quickest technological change in the history of the business.
In the meantime, Paramount Pictures has offered an alternative plan to exhibition to enable them to play Paramount films like the upcoming 3D Monsters vs. Aliens on digital screens. In effect, the studio is willing to provide a payment amounting to a "virtual print fee." Only time will tell if other studios do the same.
With the recent success of 3D releases and the number of projects in the works at the major studios, it behooves exhibition to climb aboard as soon as possible so they can reap the rewards of the new 3D age.
(This editorial was revised on March 2, 2009.)
Crossover Potential
As U.S. films lose some of their traction in foreign markets, a continuing phenomenon of joint-venture productions between the major Hollywood studios and local production companies is arising. These collaborations take on many shapes, but predominantly today they are in the form of crossover projects—ones where stars, scripts and money float back and forth between two countries.
India is the perfect example of crossover cinema, and with the tremendous success of Slumdog Millionaire, this type of cooperation is growing. Not only is it the loss of box office that is motivating the studios, but the emergence of new funding sources in these territories is critical. Most visible is the influx of $500 million by Reliance ADA Group to Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks.
India is a unique country and is the second most populous country in the world. Their movie industry puts out nearly 1,200 films a year, more than twice what is released in the United States. Some 95 percent of box-office revenue comes from local Indian movies and the industry is growing by 15 percent annually, including DVDs, online movie purchases and films. It is projected that the industry will hit $4 billion by 2012.
Currently in India, Sony Pictures is either co-producing, co-financing or acquiring six films; 20th Century Fox formed the joint venture Fox Star Studios; Disney made it first animated feature with India and has four more projects in development; and Warner Bros. has four projects getting ready for production this year.
Some of the projects that recently hit screens in both India and the U.S. include Saawariya and Chandni Chowk to China. Upcoming projects include the thriller Xtreme City, directed by Paul Schrader (American Gigolo, Affliction), and Incredible Love, co-starring Sylvester Stallone and Bollywood favorite Akshay Kumar. Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena) is in the final stages of shooting Hisss in Mumbai, and Reliance is funding a hybrid film, Broken Horses, with an American producer and an Indian writer-director, Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Mickey Rourke is considering a lead role.
Reliance is also betting that the American audience will have an appetite for Bollywood films and has invested in a U.S.-based circuit that currently operates 240 movie screens.
Expect to see more of this crossover cinema in the upcoming months. Going global is a key strategy nowadays, and as the credit markets open, it is inevitable that this pattern will proliferate.


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Live on stage and coming soon to a club, theater or Congressional hearing near you: The Lady and President Tramp — I Can't believe I'm The President Comedy Tour!
From his April Fools' Day campaign launch to the GOP National Convention to the Presidential Debates, Donald J. Tramp has traveled the nation with actress, comedienne and media personality April Brucker. They received press coverage from the Associated Press, Reuters and hundreds of other media outlets worldwide.
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Getting approved for a mortgage is about more than just having money in the bank. Get the scoop on five surprising stumbling blocks when applying for a mortgage…so you'll know how to avoid them.
So you've saved up for a down payment and you're ready to buy a house. If you're like most Americans, your ability to become a homeowner will depend on your approval for a mortgage loan. And as the mortgage industry has become increasingly regulated, there are numerous opportunities for mortgage loans to be denied or fall through.
"There are so many checks and balances right now in the mortgage industry," says Peter Costakos, branch manager of Mortgage Master in Brooklyn, New York. "We're not going to miss anything, so consumers have to really be prepared and communicate openly with their lenders all the way up through the closing to avoid disaster."
To boost your chances of mortgage approval—and to avoid surprising dealbreakers before the closing — watch out for these five mortgage disqualifiers.
Potential Dealbreaker #1: You didn't communicate openly with your spouse.
If you're purchasing a home with a spouse or partner, it's crucial to communicate with each other about any debts, late payments or other issues that might affect your credit and your ability to gain mortgage approval. Couples frequently apply for mortgages and learn through the process that "one spouse has an overdue account that the other spouse doesn't even know about," says Don Frommeyer, senior vice president of AmTrust Mortgage Funding in Carmel, Indiana, and president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.
In some cases, those secret debts can cause couples to be disqualified for the mortgages they seek. "Some clients ask us not to tell their spouses about certain balances they owe," Frommeyer says. "But that's all going to come out in the credit report and the application process. It's best to be upfront with your spouse about what is and isn't owed, so there are no surprises in the mortgage office."
Potential Dealbreaker #2: You switched jobs.
If you've gone through a loan pre-approval process, which most lenders recommend before making an offer on a home, don't make any big changes—such as a job change—until after your loan is closed. If you do, all the employment and salary data that your loan was based on is no longer accurate and you're no longer approved.
"After closing, do whatever you want," Costakos says. "But until the ink is dry [on your loan], keep your current job. Most lenders require mortgage companies to verify your employment all the way up to closing."
If you're not yet pre-approved but plan to buy a home soon, Frommeyer recommends staying in your job for awhile to show longevity. "If you are a commission salesperson, you're likely going to have to have the same job for two years to get approved," Frommeyer says.
Potential Dealbreaker #3: You applied for new credit.
If your mortgage loan is in process, do not apply for new credit, as opening new credit accounts leaves you susceptible to more debt and could disqualify you for your mortgage. "Lots of people want to go shopping, buy a new couch before they move in, or get a new car to put in the new driveway," Costakos says. "But I tell clients to look as much as they want; just don't seal the deal until your home closes."
Even if applying for the new credit doesn't disqualify you for your mortgage, it will "add weeks or months to the process," Costakos says. "There's a compliance check for everything along the way, so somebody will be looking at your credit again and will see the new debt."
Potential Dealbreaker #4: You made a large, untraceable deposit.
When you are approved for a mortgage, you're required to provide bank statements and evidence of all assets. If you make a large, non-payroll deposit into your bank account before the loan is closed, you'll open yourself up to scrutiny, Costakos says.
"Cash deposits can jeopardize your loan, so all large deposits have to be verified," Costakos adds. "Maybe Mom gave you $5,000 as a congratulations gift for buying a house. That's fine; you just have to have a paper trail." From the mortgage company's perspective, that large deposit could represent borrowed funds, a cash advance from a credit card, or something else that may affect your ability to repay your loan.
Potential Dealbreaker #5: You didn't tell the truth.
A client recently applied for a mortgage to purchase a new home as a "primary residence," Costakos says. The problem? She wasn't actually planning to live in the home, but didn't want to pay higher taxes and insurance for a secondary residence. Although mortgage companies have always been required to follow up and ensure that borrowers were actually living in the homes they claimed, it used to be much easier for consumers to get away with such untruths. Today, however, mortgage companies can find out "in seconds" where a client is living, based on online utility records and other public records, Costakos says.
When applying for a mortgage, "don't ever lie," Costakos says. Once the lie is found out, mortgage companies will revoke the mortgage and require borrowers to reconfigure the loan at significant cost to them.
Is home ownership in your future? Understanding the potential pitfalls that could derail your mortgage can help you make the right decision.
Freelance journalist Nancy Mann Jackson writes regularly about personal finance, small business, health care and education. Her work has appeared in Entrepreneur, CNNMoney.com, Bankrate, Working Mother, and many other publications. She lives in Alabama with her husband and their three boys.


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