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By Fr. Abe P. Arganiosa
In the Parable of the Talents [cf. Mt 25:14-30] the Lord Jesus analogically depicted Himself not only as a feudal lord but also as a rich Merchant. He entrusted a considerable sum of gold for each servant in an act of generosity. What is striking in the story is not the financial strength of the Master since we know that God is the creator of the universe [cf. Gen 1:1; Jn 1:1-4] and therefore its rightful owner: 'Infinite Thy vast domain, everlasting is Thy reign' as we sing at the conclusion of each Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament [cf. excerpt from Holy God We Praise Thy Name; 1 Tim 1:17; 1 Tim 6:15; Jer 10:10; Rom 13:1]. What is unique in this periscope is the character of the Master as a Business Tycoon. He is rich in gold and money then gives it as he pleases. The gift, however, is laden with responsibility; only by using this gift well and letting it grow can the servant enjoy its reward. We have various biblical images of God: Father, king, warrior, shepherd and now businessman. By this gospel passage the Lord Jesus was speaking not only to his Galilean apostles composed of fishermen, tax collectors and country boys but also to a common American audience composed of University students preparing for career, young professionals building up their future and those active in business practice in various entrepreneurship. God means business and our business is His business too. There is nothing that is none of His business.
The fact that the Master handed money to each of the servant reminds us that everything that we have comes from the Lord whether it is money in the bank, the car that we drive, land title, home and the pensions we hope for. The Creator is also the Divine Provider. He sustains not only the orbit of the planets but also the course of our everyday lives. Everything is grace; everything is a gift to the point that our very lives are borrowed from Him who is the Author of life [cf. Acts 3:15]. We are then caretakers of our lives and stewards of the world in which we are living. Before the Altar of such a gratuitous God we respond with humble adoration, praise and thanksgiving because His love is greater than our hearts [cf. 1 Jn 3:20]. In our nothingness He gave us existence and in our poverty He filled us with life and goodness [cf. Ps 107:1; Jas 1:17].
There is a saying that every loving father wants his children to grow exactly like him. Every parent wishes his child to possess his or her appearance as well as the ideals. That is why we commonly have a personal identity and also a family identity, a tribal or clan identity because we tend to share our family's faith and values. This is what formation is all about either at home, at corporate works or in office or in the seminary. Since God is the first Father and the source of all fatherhood [cf. Eph 2:15] then it is no secret that He wants us to be like Him [cf. Mt 5:48]. First, He made us in His image [Gen 1:26] and breathed unto us His Spirit [Gen 2:7; Jn 20:22] through which He entrusted His treasures: intelligence and free will so that when combined with physical prowess each human person can rise into something greater than he is. That is why what we are is greater than the sum of our parts because our parts are not enough to describe the glory and dignity that we possess as children of God (cf. Ps 8:3-5]. What are the things that He wants us to imitate in Him? God is not only Power, Authority, Intelligence but also Pure Act. He is absolute and constant and unchanging as the medieval sages declare: Semper ubique ab omnibus! That which is always the same for all places at all times and all circumstances [cf. Mal 3:6; Heb 13:8]. Yet at the same time He is never dull, He is always acting as the Prime Mover. Thus, the universe is full of action. There are movement of matter, transition from one state to another, the passing of time and the delicate process of life and decay, then the sprouting and withering in season and out of season right before our very eyes and beyond our imagination. It is no wonder that the human person being the masterpiece of creation is not only given authority over the material world [cf. Gen 1:28] but is also required to be active. There is no room for laziness in the world, in every family and society, much more in the Church: 'If any man will not work, neither let him eat' [2 Thes 3:10 Douay-Rheims]. Of course, we exempt our sick, the old and the children but it is a universal rule that every human person must contribute not only because he belongs to the family but also because it is innate in human nature: See, Judge, Act. Even sciences start from these basic principles: Observe, Experiment, Analyze and Conclude. Actions of the senses coupled with the actions of the mind.
Man is not a machine. He is not commanded to work like a robot that goes on until breakpoint. Instead, he is called to serve like a soldier with duty and honor, dedication and valor for God and for country. Gen. Douglas McArthur in his famous Address before the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress presented his goal as a primary soldier of the American people in these poetic words: 'In war there is no substitute for victory'. He was a veteran of many military campaigns but in the twilight of his career he viewed his responsibility and his goal clearly in an uncompromising manner. Our Church also produced the likes of McArthur, Patton, Eisenhower and Marshall in the person of our Saints who likened their evangelization efforts and missionary activities to that of a soldier of the Lord. When our St. Vincent de Paul, St. Martin of Tours, St. Jerome Emiliani or Mother Teresa worked, they gave their best not only for self-satisfaction but for the spread of the faith so that God shall be all in all [cf. 1 Cor 15:28 ]. When Msgr. Martin B. Hellriegel wrote the immortal hymn To Jesus Christ our Sov'reign King here in St. Louis, a friend told me that he wrote the original refrain: Christ Jesus Victor, Christ Jesus Ruler, Christ Jesus Lord and Commander. Jesus the Commander expresses the heart of a spiritual warrior working according to the Commander's plan, strategy and vision in order to achieve victory over sin and death and over indolence, selfishness, greed and social injustices.
Discipleship is basically described as 'sitting at the feet of the Master'; listening to his every word to easily remember them, to watch his face to memorize each line and, to familiarize with the tone of his voice and the mannerisms of his body. The disciple can then teach the very ideas of the Master, can embody his spirit so that when on his own the vision of the Master can be transferred to another because the disciple has become a master. A disciple is like a student and a soldier personified in one. As a soldier is expected to work, act, fight and execute the will of his commander to the best of his ability so a Catholic is called upon to do his best in everything that he does for self, family, nation and God. That is why our artisans produced the Pieta of Michelangelo, the Madonna of Raphael and the Last Supper of Leonardo. Our musicians generated the Requiem of Mozart, the Missa Solemnis of Beethoven and the Johannes Passion of Bach. Our architects and engineers produced the columns of Bernini and the wonders of the Cathedrals from Gothic to Baroque that manifest in matter the ideals of Truth and Beauty. Our very own Cathedral Basilica is a magnificent expression of human creativity which gives us a glimpse of heaven on earth. It touches the heart and penetrates the soul. Tears flowed from my eyes the first time I beheld its interior and for a moment was transfixed. It was hypnotizing, blinding to the eyes and for a moment a taste of eternity. Indeed being is One, True, Good and Beautiful because our God is such. When we give our best in what we do the Good and the Beautiful shine before us reflecting the heart of the Creator. As it is true in arts, music, architecture, engineering and science it is the same business because God considers each of our abilities [cf. Mt 25:15]. The Lord necessitates the best in us according to our capacity and those who responded built up civilizations.
In the later part of our Parable, the Master searched for interests from His servants. The Master was demanding and exacting. He wanted the people not only to work but also to produce. He didn't give only to allow His gifts to remain stagnant. He requires an increase. Thus, the call is to be greater than what we are. He wants us to be co-creators. If we want to share God's life and glory then we must share not only in His work but also in His role of creating, providing, teaching, governing, redeeming and sanctifying. There are people who are working yet they do not grow. Work for them is a bitter pill and in turn they give unhappiness to fellows. They are a pain in the neck instead of being a help. There are others who keep on failing not because they lack the talent but because they don't exert enough effort to practice and perfect their craft. In short they do not put their hearts into it. When we are given a mission there is no substitute for victory. There is always a way to achieve something because the God who gives the mission is the same God who gives the grace. The Spirit of the Lord fills what is lacking in us.
Taking a closer look at the same Parable of the Talent the two servants successfully utilized the money and gained interests out of it while the last of the three failed to do so. What are the reasons for the success and failure? The answer is found in Mt 25:16-17. The first and the second servants traded the money. What does it signify? They worked together with others so that what is lacking in them can be augmented by the talents and skills of partners. On the other side, the third servant dug in the ground, afraid and unsure. He lost because he was afraid to go into the deep, afraid to venture into new grounds and reluctant to 'share' with others. Cowards do not win war says Gen. George S. Patton and cowards neither produce successful businessmen nor do they become saints. Grace builds on nature. If the person makes himself indisposed there is no way for the grace of God to be effective in him: 'The God who created us without us cannot save us without us' says St. Augustine [Sermo #169, see CCC #1847]. In simpler words 'it is impossible to awaken one who is pretending to be asleep.' We need to cooperate with God so that grace will be efficacious and in turn we need to cooperate and share. The episcopal motto of Pope Benedict XVI sums it for us: Cooperatores Veritatis. With the Pope we are collaborators of the Truth and co-workers in the vineyard of the Lord. As Rome was not built in a day New York was not established by one person. The very term business suggests that it is a quid pro quo between at least two parties. By working with our neighbors we become an Icon of the Trinity, the God who is absolute Unity yet distinct as Three.
The issue here doesn't concern only business success or failure rather if we wish to gain life it is imperative that we work with another. Business is more than gain. Business can be an antidote to selfishness too. It can lead to common good. By the work of our hands we give life to others as watering the soil does not mean enjoying the flowers alone. It will also give life to plants, trees, vegetables and will be home to birds and more. There is a saying that a poisonous lake receives water and keeps it within while a living lake is the one that receives and gives out in return. Thus, a simple business is life-giving and life-enhancing not only to the owner but to the workers and their families and more it improves the country's economy. Bonum est diffusivum sui. Good spreads by itself says St. Thomas Aquinas that is why the Church calls each of her members to work for the common good. The Good Pope John defined it as "the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily" (St. John XXIII, Pacem in Terris #55). From Rerum Novarum of Pope Leo XIII up to Centesimus Annus of St. John Paul the Great the Church is constant in teaching the faithful and reminding all people of good will including the heads of states to work together for peace, justice and economic prosperity. Respecting a human person entails giving him a just salary which is his due and to protect not only his person but also his rights, his family and his property. The haunting flight of Victor Hugo's Jean Valjean in Les Miserables is so powerful because the story puts us to shame. In our midst there are people in prison because they are poor and there are poor because there is a lack of charity in the world where we live.
Finally, the Master rewarded the servants who traded their money while the reluctant was punished. Everything was taken away from the lazy while those who produced gained much more. First, it shows that God is not after the money but he is after our own good. Second, our failure to cooperate with the Divine Will by using our talents not only leads to failure but also to suffering: 'He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds' [Prov 11:29 Douay-Rheims].Thus, the Parable's ultimate concern is Salvation. Working for the good of others results to Eternal Life because God wills that we imitate the heart of the Father and the Son whose love is so real that it generates the Holy Spirit. As the Church is communitarian so Salvation is not only for individual but for all: 'Who will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth' [1 Tim 2:4]. Though we do not say that all shall be saved since there is the reality of sin and obstinate refusal we rely on God that He will temper justice with mercy and we do our part by working for the good of all. While on earth then we must strive to be active thus, we encourage our priests to be dedicated in their ministries, our consecrated persons to be courageous in their missions and we inspire our lay to be active in the field of business and politics. Our laity are tasked to use the power of the Gospel to effect the transformation of labor and of politics to build up a civilization of love.
By our work we sustain our lives and we improve the lives of others. The ultimate reward however is that by our works we shall attain everlasting life. Business is not merely for profit but also a road to heaven. The immortal words of the Lord Jesus at the Parousia rings in our ears: "Amen I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these my least brethren, you did it to me." [Mt 25:40 Douay-Rheims] and at the end of the book of Revelation St. John recorded the Divine Master giving the same message: 'Behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to render to every man according to his works' [Rev 22:12 Douay-Rheims]. That is why Justification is never by faith alone it is by faith and good works [cf. James 2:24].
Our business is God's business first and foremost, so we'd better do it well so that God shall be glorified in us and through us. In everything that we do our basic principles must be love of God and love of neighbor [cf. Mk 12:30-31; Lk 10:27] that at the end of our journey the Fantine and Cossette of this world shall whisper in our ears as we breathe our last: 'And remember the truth that once was spoken – To love another person is to see the face of God' [cf. closing song, Les Miserables].


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Oma Alnora (Bailey) Swick, 95, of Johnstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at SharonBrooke Assisted Living. She was born on January 2, 1922 in Franklin Co., OH, a daughter to the late Clarence and Ocie (Baughman) Bailey. Oma is survived by children, Brenda Sue (Chris Gill) Thompson of Newark, Duane Boyd Swick of Columbus, Keenan Mark Swick of Nashport; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Vernon Swick; daughter, Rae Roberta (Swick) Blackstone and daughter-in-law, Nancy Swick. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at Maple Wood Cemetery in New Albany with Pastor Calvin Alexander officiating.

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SYDNEY -(MarketWatch)- National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAB.AU) will emerge as the buyer of all or parts of Lloyds Banking Group PLC's LYG, +2.77% Verde unit as the company becomes increasingly likely to be forced to sell the operation, according to the BBC.
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Hat tip to Arieh Leibowitz of Meretz who turned me on to this outrageous public statement by IDF chief of staff, Dan Halutz: "There are two genders – men and women, actually there is another one which you are not allowed to mention," Lt. General Dan Halutz said in a public speech, coolly referring to gays and lesbians. His clumsy slip of the tongue, … [Read more...]
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Mark Foley and the Unbearable Heaviness of Being in the Closet
It would be oh so easy for a liberal Democrat like me to gloat over Mark Foley's political demise. How ironic that a closeted gay man became a champion for exploited children while himself being a sexual predator. I could say the hypocrite got what he had coming to him. I could rail about the Mark Foleys and Jim Wests of the Republican Party who fulminate … [Read more...]
Arab League Proposes UN Security Council Supervise Israeli-Arab Peace Negotiations
The Forward reports that our European allies are urging George Bush to reengage with the Israeli-Arab peace process. Further, they are lobbying the Administration to pressure Israel into negotiating with a national unity government should one be formed. I am pleased by the urgency inherent in their efforts; by the recognition that if there are no positive … [Read more...]
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The NY Times writes about the Democratic vote on the Military Commissions bill in a hopelessly Panglossian manner. The fact that only 32 Senate Democrats voted to oppose the bill somehow shows President Bush's weakening grip on the national security debate: The Democratic vote in the Senate on Thursday against legislation governing the treatment of … [Read more...]


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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Slow Weekends
Kalyn is an early riser, so we spend a little time in the apartment until around 8 when Fred is getting up. We pick him up some juice and fruit to take his meds with and give him a 2 year old wake up visit. There is no such thing as get up and rush out of the hospital. We have to wait for the nurse to bring his morning meds by, and getting dressed is slower when you have broken ribs, scapula and clavicle. We head over to the apartment and have a little breakfast and coffee. Today we went out to breakfast at a local place with some friends that live nearby.
To try and wear Kalyn out so she will nap, I like to take her to a park. There are numerous parks nearby. Kalyn describes parks by the color of their equipment, so today we went to the green park. It is funny and a little frustrating at the park because Fred seems overly cautious about Kalyn's safety at the park. He is worried about her falling off things that she is completely capable of doing on her own, yet he doesn't see that he can't do everything.
I'm happy when I get Kalyn to take a nap, and it's a good time for Fred to rest while she sleeps. Naptime is a wonderful time for me to have some real quiettime. The afternoons are generally mellow in the apartment and then we figure something out for dinner. I think tonight will be Whole Foods!
That's about it. Quite a different pace than what we are used to at home, but slowing down in life is not a bad thing, and when I feel myself getting frustrated that something is taking so long, I have to realize that there isn't anywhere else I'm supposed to be right now.
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It's been a while since my last "comment". Just need thank you for your incredible and dedicated blogs. I share them with my family (yours too).ReplyDelete
You have a gift for writing. Your words tell me that you are beautiful as a wife and Mom and so thoughtful of others. You seem to have the key to life's secrets.
It's good to know Christl and Val were able to visit. Wonder if they are still there.
You know, Fred has helped so many others already it's his turn to be accepting without a feeling of obligation now. His opportunity to do for others will come around again in ways not imaginable today, and he will do a great job.
....and slowing down? That's OK. I was born two weeks late and have been slow since. Seems like I get to see, smell and feel more things than some others. Life is beautiful.
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Mind you, when I was, it was a rather different (bigger) body and it was just the Liberal Party's version, but the person I used to work with used to be on the current LibDem incarnation.
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Big up to David Cameron, his government have yet to resort to the sorts of social cleansing advocated by some American Consultants (see Vice News above). But the introduction of Section 35 Dispersal Orders is every bit as vile as the solitary confinement measures being advocated by American Consultants, as a means of making homeless people 'disappear ' from wholesome towns and cities.
Section 35 is the new legislation being used by the police to remove homeless people who appear to be creating a nuisance from the town centre. It's generally referred to by us all as a section 35 when someone gets moved on for looking homeless but it's true title is a dispersal order as covered by Sections 34 – 42 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
The dispersal power is available to uniformed police officers and designated Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) to deal with individuals engaging in anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder, not only when they have occurred or are occurring but when they are likely to occur and in any locality. The dispersal power replaces those available under s.27 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 and s.30 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003. I was unfortunate enough to see one such arrest take place using this legislation.
The woman arrested had been moved on from Poole bus depot where a theft had occurred which she was not involved with. She then wound up at the local library and as she hadn't slept well the night before she fell asleep but forgot to switch her phone off. The phone rang whilst she was asleep, she was asked to switch the phone off, she ignored the request, security and a police community support officer arrived on the scene and then in due course a uniformed officer. Eventually she was arrested and taken down to the local police station and released later that day.
When she was arrested other homeless people were also present in the library, they didn't like what they saw or how she was treated. The lady had asked to go to the toilet, no female police officer was requested and when she declared that she was prepared to use a bin and urinate in it in public a uniformed male officer was called in.
I get that the lady's phone may have been disruptive but when did she cease to deserve the considered treatment that would have been accorded her if she wasn't so obviously a homeless person?
Section 35 was used in moderation in Bournemouth when it was first introduced but now it is used prolifically. Over the period of a year over five hundred of these dispersal orders were issued. My guess is that they would have been issued around the area of Boscombe in Bournemouth were a lot of drug addicts don't start off, but very often end up. Once issued the addicts wind up in Poole where the problem is sorted pretty much as it was in Bournemouth, the drug addicts get issued with more dispersal orders and get arrested and then move back to Bournemouth.
There should be a night shelter for these guys whilst they drift from Bournemouth to Poole and back again, but there isn't. There should be a night shelter that enables them to rest up after they've been driven out of Bournemouth to Poole town, some place out of the way of 'decent' people but there isn't. If they're not mean't to be around places where there's CCTV so they don't get robbed, and warmth so they don't freeze to death, where exactly are they supposed to be?
The soup kitchens, foodbanks and the soup run are all around the town centre, so being banned from the town centre effectively means that they have no access to those services. To be fair to Poole Police, they bail these guys leaving them free to have some access to these services but I've a feeling they're not nearly so charitable in Bournemouth.


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The Australians have dominated world cricket over the past two decades. It is sometimes argued that this is because they have not just the best cricketers but also the nastiest.
The XI chosen below demonstrates that decency and cricketing genius can often co-exist. In any epoch, players like Victor Trumper and Anil Kumble would have stood out for their gentlemanliness; whereas those like Adam Gilchrist stand out because of the contrast between them and their colleagues.
From ESPNcricinfo's all-time country XIs, I have chosen a Nice-Guys-Finish-First XI, which, in batting order, shall read:
1. Jack Hobbs
Although in theory, a "professional", Hobbs upheld the Victorian code of fairplay far more honourably than the "gentlemen" cricketers of his day. And yet the finest opening batsman of his time, perhaps of all time.
2. Victor Trumper
A brilliant attacking opener and a man of great nobility of character, admired by his team-mates and even more by his opponents, his goodness immortalised in the writings of Cardus and Fingleton.
3. George Headley
In my view the greatest West Indian batsman of all time, greater than Richards or Lara and indubitably a more impressive human being, who braved colonialism and racial discrimination and came out of it all with his head high.
4. Vijay Hazare
A man of upright character, a quiet, steady, understated captain of India's first Test-winning side, and himself a superb batsman, conqueror of (among other bowlers) Keith Miller and Ray Lindwall.
5. Garry Sobers
The greatest cricketer of all time. A man of charm and whimsy, a delight to watch, talk to, play golf with and drink with, who set records despite never caring for them.
6. Keith Miller
A superb all-round cricketer, and like Trumper, a man respected and loved by his opponents - his best friend in cricket, unusually for an Australian, was a similarly guileless Englishman, Denis Compton.
7. Adam Gilchrist
A man apart from his crass, crude, boorish and bullying team-mates, and yet as much a world-beater as any of them.
8. Anil Kumble
The finest Indian spin bowler ever, the bravest Indian cricketer ever. Utterly principled in his behaviour to team-mates, adversaries, umpires and ordinary folks.
9. Derek Underwood
Called "Deadly" in the dressing room for the terror he struck in the batsman's mind on wet or wearing wickets, but in person one of a dreamy, gentle, endearingly harmless cast of character.
10. Curtly Ambrose
The second-greatest West Indian fast bowler (next only to Marshall), yet, like the man who bats before him in this team, deadly only with the ball. In fact, whether or not he was taking wickets, he wore the broadest smile ever seen on a cricket field (and perhaps the shiniest chain too).
11. Lance Gibbs
A gentle Guyanese, a master of offspin and a brilliant fielder at cover and slip, who (like Sobers) embodied what used to be called "calypso cricket", which was a man's game played with a grin on one's face, goodness in one's heart, and music in one's ears.
Historian and cricket writer Ramachandra Guha is the author of A Corner of A Foreign Field and Wickets in the East among other books


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Artists Rolstad and Hill Selected to Create Art for New Neighborhood Police Station
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The City of Houston has selected artists Koryn Rolstad and Sherry Tseng Hill to create original artworks for the new Southwest Police Station due to open by the end of this year. The station, off South Post Oak and adjacent to Cambridge Village Park, replaces the old Beechnut police station and will serve the patrol area that includes Meyerland, Hiram Clarke, Almeda and Bellaire Boulevard. The 50,000-square-foot facility will have a community meeting room and adjacent playground that will eventually connect to the Bayou Greenways project. Artist Koryn Rolstad's outdoor sculpture, Illuminated Community Reflections, is a "grove" of abstract tree-like structures of colorful structural acrylic and powder-coated aluminum creating a lively, highly visible and distinctive entry to the station. For the community meeting room, Houston artist Sherry Tseng Hill is creating her first public commission—a new City Sites series of paintings -- by exploring the neighborhood and consulting with station officers about the community's history. The selection process and management of the artist projects is provided by Houston Arts Alliance, under contract with the city and in conjunction with Houston's General Services Department.


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There is a large supermarket within walking distance.
George and his family are so kind and caring! George does not speak English much but his son is fluent, so all was perfect, both before and during the stay.
Next time we wish to stay in the area we will definitely stay here. Thank you Georges!


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Dear Minerva,
I have a friend who I've known for a long time. He presents himself as a well-connected and influential person. The problem is, he's lying about almost all of his connections and exaggerates his relationships. I have done some research on him and his alleged history, and nothing pans out. He can be very charming, but his lies are making me sick. I want to call him out, but I am not sure how I should go about it. What should I do?
Sincerely, Can't Handle the Truth
Dear Can't,
I know finding out that you have been lied to is a yucky feeling. There is no way around that, but I think what you are dealing with is something less malicious than a lie we are truly hurt by. We've all known the tall-tale tellers. Some people get so excited about the things in their life, their elation can get the better of them and they exaggerate the meaningfulness of their connections. Some people don't feel good about themselves and embellish to make themselves seem more elite than they really are. These sort of "lies" don't really hurt anyone and are difficult to conclusively disprove. My suggestion is to ignore it because it isn't hurting anyone, and if you're aware he's bending the truth, then you can be certain others are aware also. The graceful thing would be to be a bigger person and allow him to cling to his illusions.


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-Oh, and PS: There's a deal on One King's Lane today for $50 worth of Erin Condren products for only $25! Such a good deal. Just go to the site, log in (or sign up real fast) and then search for today's deals. You're welcome :)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
-Oh, and PS: There's a deal on One King's Lane today for $50 worth of Erin Condren products for only $25! Such a good deal. Just go to the site, log in (or sign up real fast) and then search for today's deals. You're welcome :)
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way to go girl! get your running shoes on! That's awesome! I was having a fat day last week and I got up and ran too. I am NOT a runner! But it felt good. You can do it.ReplyDelete
As far as the 1 nap goes...it gets easier. And that 1 nap will get longer...I promise. WEAR HER OUT in the morning and it'll be worth it. E takes a nap from 12-2:30 most days at school and makes it till 8:00 bedtime. That first few weeks was rough, but now its routine.
hey- at least she'll nap in her crib. E likes to nap WITH someone when we're at home. Little stinker. But it's ok...I don't mind a 2 1\2 hr nap on the couch on a Saturday or Sunday!
happy Tuesday!
Good luck with the 5K! You'll do great!ReplyDelete
And i keep hearing about hot apple cider donuts. I've never had one and feel like I am missing out big time!
You'll do great on the 5k. You will be surprised how quick you build your endurance. I hated to run, HATED it more then anything, but once I saw the results you get from running I fell in love with it. I decided to run a 1/2 marathon last May and trained for 12 weeks. You will feel amazing when you finish! It is a great feeling crossing the finish line. The best part about training and finishing a race is it's YOUR time! It is something you are doing for yourself and it's peace and quiet. I had 2 hrs of nobody yelling "mommy can you get this or do this for me" Good luck, you will do great!!!ReplyDelete
Haha!!! Good, I'm not the only one that watched Kim's wedding and cried! Lol!!! And... I would be happy to follow you around and take pictures, just invite us next time you go! I would be happy to take family pic's of you too...ReplyDelete
I think that is the only downfall of being such a good photographer... you're always the one behind the camera!ReplyDelete
Good for you, starting running! I think you'll surprise yourself at how quickly you get hooked. Once you start building up endurance and working towards a goal, it really is addicting!
That's awesome! Good luck on your 5k!! If you stick with the plan, you'll make it no problem, but don't beat yourself up for missing a day or two.. it happens! Just keep it up! I look forward to hearing in the future how your training is going and how you do! :) Keep us posted!ReplyDelete
I'm really excited that you signed up for the 5K :) Even if we don't run it together, I still feel like we're doing it "together" since I'm weird like that. You & Susan have just been such a big help for me during my WW journey so it really feels fitting that the 3 of us are doing the same 5K! Go us!ReplyDelete
Good for you on deciding on the 5k. I have no doubt you'll do great. You didn't get where you are without strength, so I know you can do it!ReplyDelete
The nap thing will work itself out. I went back and forth on whether or not Connor was ready bc it was such a bad adjustment period. It took him awhile.
And her cuddling with the frog is hilarious. And adorable!
Yeah, the one nap thing will get better eventually. It makes outings during the day easier... less stressing over getting home in time for nap #1, then nap #2. Yesterday, N slept from 11:30 to 2:45. Seriously. As much as I love my boy, it was like vacation. lol. So yeah, hang in there. You'll find your groove again.ReplyDelete
And can I just say how much I adore E's front two teeth?? SO CUTE.
Awww....who closes the apple picking! Not fair!! At least you still got to enjoy some yummy donuts! That picture of Eme and Declan is so adorable! Love daddies and their daughters! :)ReplyDelete
Good luck on your training! I've always wanted to tackle the C25K program!
You can do it! I started the couch to 5K in June and ran my 3rd 5K on Saturday. I'm not very fast, but I'm proud of myself that I can actually do it. I only run 3 days a week because I'm afraid I'll hurt myself (I hop on the elliptical to fill in gaps) and give my body time to recover. I also FINALLY went to a real running store and bought good shoes. I highly recommend good shoes!ReplyDelete
The transition from 2 naps to one is a toughy, but it will get better. I promise.
good for you for doing a 5k! Its such a great feeling when you corss the finish line the first time!ReplyDelete
One nap a day DOES suck at first, but in time, she'll get used to it and be less grumpy in the evening. You, in turn, will end up LOVING one nap because you'll have more time during the day to do things. Hang in there!ReplyDelete
Too cute about the bath thing.
You'll do great with your 5K...get it girl!! :)ReplyDelete
1st of all, love that photo with her and her daddy. so sweet!ReplyDelete
2ndly my youngest just turned 17months and we moved to one nap a day too, and it does SUCK!!
evenings are rough, but it does get better soon...I hope ;)
One of these days I'm going to get up the nerve to sign up for a 5K...maybe. Good for you!ReplyDelete
ooohhh! Good luck with that running thing. I despise running. I'd rather KILL myself in crazy aerobic classes then run on a treadmill. Although, once I did a 15k...and I'm actually thinking about doing it again {if I'm not pregnant}.ReplyDelete
Sometimes I wish I had a hubby who followed me around with a camera! Every one and a while he will grab it and snap away, but it's rare.ReplyDelete
And she went this long with 2 naps? wow, that's pretty good. She'll adjust pretty quick though...
That 5K's gonna be a snap for you. trust me. ;)
Apple cider donuts!? Seriously!? Those sound amazing.ReplyDelete
I know! I'm always afraid that my kids will look back at all their baby pictures and be all, Wow, Mom, did you EVER hold us?ReplyDelete
I should have married a photographer! Hindsight...
Love the frog obsession!!
You'll do great! I did the Couch to 5K after having Mia and it was a perfect pace to get me ready! Good luck!ReplyDelete
The pictures are still fabulous despite the fact that the expeirence wasn't what you hoped. If you get a rush on your passport, we still have apples :)ReplyDelete
You can do the 5K! I am doing one tomorrow! I had the same opition as you, when my bf asked me to do a half marthon with her. I actually brust out laughing at the mear thought. "I can't even run a mile and you want me to do what?" Well needless to say I am not doing the half marathon- she is crazy! But I am doing the 5K. The first time we ran, I thought I may loss the contents of my stomache all over the pavement- thanksfully I didn't, but sure felt like it. Even the few times after I thought I may die. Now I look forward to my runs. I feel so much better when I do it, and it has given me something to be proud of myself for sticking with it (and somethings it is solely for me)- as well as the complements from the man of the house and to keep it up don't hurt either. Although I will never be a "runner", I plan to keep it up. Once you get into it you will love it! Best of Luck and you go Girl!ReplyDelete
So jealous that you have an apple orchard. It wasn't until I started reading blogs that I realized those really existed. According to my boyfriend, I've been deprived all these years... no apple orchard or pumpkin patches! Our pumpkin patches consist of a church parking lot filled with hay & pumpkins. :-)ReplyDelete
& I'm glad Eme is attached to the frog. My sister's youngest was attached to her dirty diapers for a while there. Could be worse. Haha. :-)


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Today was the annual toy run hosted by the Iron Crossmen of Las Vegas, NV. The event is one of the biggest in the area and attracts around 1,000 bikers from many clubs, supporters and independent riders. This event raises thousands of dollars for charity, as well as many truckloads full of new, unwrapped toys. The ride started at the Iron Crossmen's clubhouse and nearly 1000 motorcycles virtually shut down the streets en route to Sam Boyd Stadium parade style for the afterparty.
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Wow.. I'm already into my last school week here. There's going to be a lot of lasts coming up..
Prince George's Park Residences or PGPR has been home to me. As one of the management office guys put it, I'm a veteran of 4 years now as I have never checked out of a room in PGP thanks to staying back most vacations for work..
PGPR or PGP has been 'home'. I still remember the first time I called PGP 'home' on phone in my 2nd semester – and still remember Mom and Grandmom saying their hearts fell heavy as my dorm room had become 'home' now.. :)
Having lived here – 3 big things I remember..
1) My Rooms:
28-7-K: My most scenic room. I still remember times when I used to walk out and enjoy the breeze on the 7th floor overlooking the harbor.. The only drawback is that the room would get flooded if there was rain and I almost lost my laptop to a shower. Oh, and it was very far from the bus stop = no lectures!
Had very friendly clustermates who had to deal with late night saturday night movie sessions, and did so without too many complaints.. I loved this room!
21-2-E: This one was like a microwave oven. Always very hot! My talk show adventure began in this room.. so sweet memories of video-ing in an around this one!
17-B2-H: I dreaded being in a room in basement 2 but being right next to the 'forest' (a bunch of trees really) behind PGP, it was generally pretty quiet. The only trouble was unwanted visitors that included weird looking moths, lizards and the like.
22-3-H: My current room right opposite the canteen. A little low on privacy, tends to be hot at times.. but I love it..
Learning: I realized that we are happiest when we make every place we move into, 'home'. I was most happy when I finally made my 1st room look exactly like my room at home – yellow lights, a bed on the side(for friends to sit! :)) and great speakers. When we know where home is, we are just happier..
2) Foyer, Blocks and Mcbreakfast: Some of the most memorable times were sitting down at the PGP foyer and blocks with friends and just chatting around..
In fact, one of the more memorable memories was to finish studying and meet together with a bunch of friends at around 5am, order Mcbreakfast and then go to bed!
Learning: As time passes, it's the small and sweet things that stay in our memories..
3) Lounges, food, chat and game nights: This one is remembering all the nights we stayed playing Risk, often for 5-6 hours with full intensity. Other memories are games of dumb charades which were a big craze last semester among others.. All these nights had a couple of things in common – staying up for chats and then ordering Mcbreakfast!!
|Mcbreakfast generally involved delicious sausage mcmuffin with egg, Hashbrowns, incredibly tasty pancakes with maple syrup and butter|
Learning: Risk divided opinion. Games of risk involved intense strategy often leading to serious atmosphere and arguments. I am on the 'I love it' side purely because tension strengthens bonds and would love to do it once a while as we used to.. :)
This post doesn't include the many many many nights spent with friends just listening to music, the many nights spent working on concepts like Sparkz, the many nights spent just enjoying student life. PGP became an amazing place in our 2nd year with food options all the way upto 2am which greatly helped as well(given typical schedules)..
It also doesn't include the wonderful Georgie's/Nanyang Mart which always has everything we need, the awesome tennis court and the beautiful sight of evening from foyer..
And in my heart of hearts, I know I'll probably miss PGP more than I will miss anything else in NUS.. there wouldn't be any NUS without PGP.. :)


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Thursday, September 1, 2016
Happy Fabby Friday with Molly!
It's Molly! She is a fashionista who is ready to take on the world! Don't you just love hats and wish you wore them more? I do! Hats make me think of horse races, my cowboy of a Grandpa (may he rest in peace), and sports! They can be FANCY or CASUAL! Functional or fashionable! Sometimes both! I might not have many occasions to wear such fancy hats, but Molly here sure does!
I bet she is on her way to pet an peacock, pick out pretty jewels or teach some neighborhood kids geography! Doesn't she look sharp and fancy?
This little card is for our Fabby Friday at Tiddly Inks! It's an attempt to inspire you to create something, very possibly with Tiddly Inks digis! Christy's images are so fun to color up and can be used for so many occasions!
I would love to stay and chat but it has been a doozy of a week and I am plum-tuckered out.
Thank You so much for blogging by and checking out this little Molly make here!
Happy Creating!!!
Buttercup xoxo
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This article is a classic example of what is happening at an alarming rate.
I've been reading such news via the BA and find it disturbing. Local Business are the heart and core of a community. Europe and the UK are way better at some things – having local pubs without alarmism is one of them.
Local businesses – pubs included – support, employ, provide a connection, offer space to those who are engaged in staying close to where they have chosen to call home.
Since I conduct research on women & beer, I'd throw out this offer:
Looking for a brewer or pub group to simply pay my expenses to come to the UK and conduct research into how women can possibly help reverse this trend (lower percentage drinking beer in the UK – teens % wise – than the USA = 25%).
Simon and Roger can attest to my enthusiasm on this topic.
Takers contact me directly.


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The power of the photography is amazing it never fails to register the most special hilarious and emotional moments of the best times in our lives and the best of the world history.
Some lucky ones manage to get shots looking at that you know what will happen a second later can not be avoided. Funchoice.org offers a view of 25 of the best photos caught a second before the inevitable.


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Saif's Classy Date With Beautiful Media Girls!
Saif's Classy Date With Delhi Media Girls
Saif has a very royal image, he is also known for being the Nawab of Pataudi. This Nawab had taken some beautiful Delhi media on a romantic dinner date. They had gone to the Imperial Hotel of New Delhi.
He has been in Delhi for the premier and promotion of his upcoming movie - "Happy Ending and he had made a decision to spend a little of his own time with these media girls. Basically, his attempt meant that he wanted to be away from his normal/daily rush.
A dress of a Navy Blue suit, underneath a purple tie, both the colours seemed to match endlessly! The actor look as classy as ever. To show off his own charming persona, the actor was dandling all over the media girls with a total Italian dinner, accompanied with French wine and thousands of selfies!
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Hello there fashion addicts! I am here today to share with you my favorite sunglasses to try this Summer season. You are about to see what styles are on trend and how to wear them in real life. Speaking of fabulous sunnies, then I do not recommend to follow the trends, better stick to those frames that suit your face shape and look good on you. You can either choose retro styles, Wayfarers, cat eyes, rounded frames and funky shades. So, I recommend to take a look through these street style images and choose your favorite pair of shades that will underline your individuality.
The first styles I wanted to mention are Wayfarers. This classic frame comes either in timeless look (colored in black, tortoise), or crazy and funky hues, like neon shades, mirrored lenses. If you do like sporty, professional, rock and roll, edgy, grunge or urban chic looks, then you should give Wayfarers a try. By the way, I see lots of celebrities wearing these pretty shades in their everyday lives. Not so long time ago I saw lady who was wearing Wayfarers styled with bohemian style dress. Next style I wanted to mention are aviator shades. Aviators look mannish and so must-try. They do look great with khaki bombers, leather jackets, bohemian dresses, as well as work-appropriate suits. Next frames that can be worn by you are retro shades. There are so many interesting designs that fit any type of face shape. My favorites are round sunglasses. They ideally suit those ladies who want to underline their creativity. If you do like hippie and bohemian trends, then I recommend to try them on with basic and simple style outfits. I know some modern styles that look stam-punk inspired The last but not least are funky shades that come with mirrored shades, incredibly awesome frames and fun details. If you do want to try them on, then go for the ones that can be styled with most of your dresses and separates. Go for geometric shaped designs.


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I produced a five minute radio package exploring the impact a children's TV programme has on a disabled child's life.
Jordan Toynton, from Ely, Cambridgeshire, has profound multiple learning difficulties with global delay.
The CBeebies programme Something Special which is aimed at disabled children and other kids, helps him to communicate through signing and appears to change his behaviour. The TV show also helps take away some of the pressure from his family while they give him the 24-hour care he needs.
This news report was nominated for the 'Best Radio Journalism' award by BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Anna Foster at the University of Salford Journalism Awards 2015.


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DOMINIX Deluxe Studded Leather Triple Slapper Paddle
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A literal triple threat for spanking, the DOMINIX Deluxe triple slapper paddle boasts a trio of slim leather straps for audible, staggered impact play. Tipped with metal studs for extra thrills, it's slender surface delivers scintillating stings.
With three straps of differing lengths, the receiver experiences a triple wallop with just one blow from the Dom, that wraps around their haunches thanks to their flexible nature.
This paddle can provide anything from loud spanks with a delicate touch, right up to advanced, welt-leaving impact. How you play is for you to decide.
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- Slim, leather, triple-layered slapper paddle for intermediate spanking
- 1.25 inch wide spanking surface provides narrow impact and extra sting
- Studded tips enhance sensation
- Triple-layer staggers impact and creates audible cracks
- Sturdy handle and wrist loop enable confident swings
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DOMINIX Deluxe Studded Leather Triple Slapper Paddle
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Reviewed: 20 December 2017 by The_Grim_Seeder, a Gay Single Male
This is one of many paddles I have purchased from LH. The DOMINIX range never fails to impress with design, quality material (leather and stitching).
The three lengths of leather with this paddle make it a very versatile toy. Spanking with the largest flap hitting skin is heavier and combined with metal stud produces a nice whack and slap and sting!
Turn it over and you have three studs hitting skin and different lengths of leather. This is for more experienced BDSM users.
It is now my number one paddle. It's size is discreet for travelling and putting away in bedside drawers! It came discretely packaged and with fast delivery. Also has a nice leather handle so you can really grip when using on partner. Nice sounds and really hits the spot, but not for the faint-hearted! Well Done LH.
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- Design. Sounds. Feeling. Metal studs.
- Cons
- Nothing.
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- A great paddle for the more experienced and adventurous.
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Reviewed: 13 January 2018 by Skitty, a Bisexual Going Steady Female
I was very kindly sent this item to test and review - thank you, Lovehoney.
This item is really nice quality - it's obviously really well made with smooth edges, and is all perfectly neat. Anyone who enjoys the smell of leather will probably be very pleased when picking this up!
It's lightweight so it's very easy to hold, and it even has a loop to put over your hand or wrist for even more ease. The material is very supple, so it has a lot of flexibility.
I'd say that the main unique thing about this item is the metal parts, and they've been added to the toy in a thoughtful and controlled way that means they're safe. I have other impact toys that have metal bits on them and my Dominant has in the past said that He did not feel it was safe to hit me with such items, but I checked with Him about this one and He said that He felt the metal was smooth enough to not cause the bad kind of damage. The studs are rounded so when they connect with the skin they don't cause cuts or scrapes.
Because the item is lightweight it's more of a stingy pain to be hit with, and you really do feel the added sting from the metal. It's not specifically noticeable like "Oh wow, that feels like metal", but I think overall it hurts a lot more and has a lot more intensity because of the metal parts.
Often I think the expectation with slapper paddles is that their bark will be worse than their bite because the leather will slap together and make the huge satisfying noise, but that will mostly be the toy hitting itself - it definitely feels as though the noise is in line with the level of force you feel on your skin with this one!
My Dominant found at first that He really didn't like using this toy because of how flexible the leather is because the ends flip back and would make contact with His hand, meaning that He was getting the wrap-around impact. He is therefore only able to use it with a backhand swing so that it doesn't hurt His hand. I find this adds a lot more force to it and might reduce accuracy for people who aren't used to using different kinds of impact toys.
I think it's fair to say that getting a gentle spanking or beating from my Dominant is a rarity, and we spend a lot more time at the crying begging end of the scale. I think it's probably important to say that I imagine this is a toy that wouldn't require much force when wielding it, and I was hit hard with it so I'm sure there is room for it to be not quite so vicious, but I think it's something that I'd only recommend to people who have experience with impact toys because it does have the scope to be extremely painful. It has a good range in the sense that light hits are painful and hard hits are agony, so it has a lot of scope in the painful-agony range but not so much in the gentle-mildly painful range.
Keeping in mind that I will have been hit hard with it, I was begging and trying to escape within a few hits. It really does create a lot of pain and I found it quite difficult to process it one hit after another, which is something I find with all impact toys, but usually I do find that after the pain dies down I want to ask to be hit again, whereas this one is more of a punishment toy, the kind of thing that I would only ask for out of sheer masochism, or endure to show devotion. I'm not really a fan of how this feels to be hit with, although the afterpain can be quite nice.
One thing that I find quite disappointing about it is that it doesn't leave its own special kind of marks. If I'm being beaten, it's likely that I'll be hit with a range of different toys and I have a strong preference for toys that leave signature marks that from experience I can look at and know "oh, that was from such and such a toy". This toy leaves surprisingly vague marks for the pain level involved and I don't think it bruised me, so for my preference it isn't great, but if you want something that gives pain but not strong marks then this might be a good choice - although of course everyone is different and maybe this could bruise someone else really strongly and just doesn't bruise me!
In general this toy isn't my favourite because I'm aware my Dominant has to be thinking about how to hit me with it so He doesn't hurt Himself, it hurts an awful lot without really leaving any marks, and the afterpain is generally my favourite part of a beating and it doesn't bring anything particularly special to that. I'd recommend it to the more experienced who are really craving intense pain, but definitely not something to start out with.
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- Studs are smooth, satisfying noise, lightweight, lots of scope for pain.
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- Curls back on the person hitting, doesn't leave distinct marks, extremely painful.
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- Requires experience and masochism to fully enjoy it.
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Sebastian Vettel insists his decision to leave Red Bull at the end of this season was triggered by the hunger to do something new rather than a difficult seventh season at Red Bull where he is clearly outpaced by newcomer Daniel Ricciardo.
After winning four successive titles with the energy drinks brand's outfit, Vettel found himself playing second fiddle to Daniel Ricciardo as he struggles to get to grips with new regulations. Naturally, Vettel was asked whether a frustrating season was responsible for this bombshell announcement.
"That's obviously the way people look at it, but that's not the way I see it,'' Vettel said. "I think we had a very, very good time and I still hope we have a very good five races this year. I'm not leaving because I don't like the team, I'm not leaving because I don't like individuals, or I don't like the situation. I'm not running away from anything. But as I said it felt like the right time, the voice inside me, the hunger to do something new, was bigger, even though it's not the easiest decision, the easiest consequences to deal with."
Vettel made his intention to team boss Christian Horner only on Thursday at Suzuka While the German is contracted to the Austrian team until next season, a contract break clause requiring him to finish third or higher in the drivers championship made this move possible.
"It's a tough step obviously such a long time together with Red Bull," he said. "So many fantastic years I did, and I still am enjoying my time there. But at some stage in life you want to do something else, you want to do something new. It's not the first time I've been approached here or there, and I've had the opportunity before to change. Now I think it felt like the right time, that's why I decided to do something else."
Vettel remained quiet as to where he has signed up for next season. Ferrari remains the most obvious choice for the German who has always made it clear that he'd like to drive for Scuderia one day.
"I'm looking forward to a new project, a new step, and obviously the target is no matter where I go to be successful."
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - After hitting 45 home runs and compiling a .392 batting average through 14 games to reach the Little League World Series, the Federal Little League 11-12 All-Stars must have wondered where their offense went in their first two World Series games.
After being no-hit by Indiana - a game Federal still managed to win 3-2 - and suffering through a 15-5 setback against Washington, Federal was hitting .184 (7-for-38) with just one home run in the World Series.
Then, in one dramatic three-hitter sequence, Federal reminded everyone just how it got here.
Ryan Byard, Andrew Yacyk and Zane Schreiber - who combined to hit 24 home runs through the Mid-Atlantic Regional - turned Lamade Stadium into a launching pad in the third inning, hitting back-to-back-to-back long balls to propel Federal past previously unbeaten Lake Charles, La., 6-4 on Tuesday night.
"It felt really great hitting back-to-back-to-back home runs and getting our swings back," said Yacyk, who hit Federal's only previous home run of the World Series against Washington. "Playing on the greatest field in Little League is just a great experience."


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This week was jam packed with action for the varsity basketball Eagles. On February 12, the four seniors were honored on "Senior Day" before a dominating win over Good Counsel, 84-44.
After the game, Gonzaga and Gatorade surprised Coach Turner with a video presentation in the Carmody Center. Coach had been named the first Gatorade Coach of the Year at the ESPY's in July 2016.
The video included a 3 minute production from Gatorade and 4 mins of congratulatory messages from all of coach's former players who won DC Gatorade Player of the Year **** Click here or on the image below to watch the video and see photos from the event.
On February 14, the Eagles took on PVI in the final regular season home game of the year. After trailing by one at the end of the first quarter, the Eagles controlled the pace and dominated play the rest of the way en route to a convincing 72-57 victory. Click here for coverage from the Washington Post >>
On February 16, the Eagles fell in a tough, hard-fought game at DeMatha, 82-75. But with his 23 points, Chris Lykes '17 became Gonzaga's all-time scoring leader (click here to see the shot that broke the 37 year old record ) — surpassing legendary Eagle big man, Tom Sluby '80. Hall of Famer Sluby held the record with 2,069 points; Lykes now has 2,085 points on Eye Street. Sluby visited with the Eagles last week:
The Eagles finish the regular season on February 17 at Ireton. The WCAC quarterfinal (opponent TBD) will be played at Gonzaga on Friday, February 24. If the Eagles advance, the semifinals will be on Sunday, February 26 and the finals will be on Monday, February 27 — both rounds at American University.
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The new year is a time for rebirth and optimism, so we're hopeful that 2018 delivers on the promise of health, safety, and prosperity to all.
Here are some of the things we'd like to see happen in the days ahead.
* A return to virtue, character, civility and integrity in all government operations, corporate boardrooms, the media, nonprofits, and partisan political organizations.
The trust of the American people in major U.S. institutions was severely shaken in 2017, and we witnessed the worst rhetoric and behavior from Congress, where disseminating false information to the citizenry to disparage one side over the other is now considered routine. The art of persuasion through spirited and factual debate has deteriorated to name-calling and fear-mongering, aided by a biased mainstream media that appears only too willing to take one side. Democracy is losing out, as a weary citizenry, less willing to be informed, just tunes out and turns off.
* A return to strong moral character, sense of fairness and overall dignity is in order.
More disturbing and disgusting were the allegations of sexual misconduct made mostly by women against lawmakers, Hollywood celebrities, media personalities and corporate CEOs. In far too many cases, secret financial settlements dating back years were revealed and the worst of repeat offenders exposed.
Let's end the battle of the sexes and join forces to educate the masses about the serious consequences of sexual misconduct and that it is not, and never will be, tolerated.
* If 2018 brings anything, we hope it is a reawakening of every person's duty to inspire good character in themselves and others; to adhere to the seminal foundation values of truth and honesty and love of country that make America stand apart from all the rest; to respect our multi-ethnic heritage and diversity, the lifeblood of a proud and unique democratic republic that is the world's envy; and, finally, to move forward without fear of the worst but hope for the best, because in these complex times the American people and its leaders are bound together by a simple resolution to do better.


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Discussion in 'General Discussion Forum' started by Nutzcraw, May 19, 2006.
Or does anyone else want to kill all EMO's in the world?????
Can't stand them but my 16 kid thinks they are cool!!! Grrrr!
I'm 21 and they annoy the **** outta me.... look like tools
Never heard of them untill now.
Thats a very emo thing to say. Let them be mate. Like a keep harping on at the moment, you can choose wether to let things afect you or not.
Thats a very emo thing to say. Let them be mate. Like a keep harping on at the moment, you can choose wether to let things afect you or not. [/quote] Yeah ya right... but everything just seems to revolve around these people when your a young bloke checking out new music all the time.
Byso, Here is the 10 simple rules to spot an "EMO" .... Just so you know: 1. You must be skinny, abnormally skinny!A grade 7 vegan is good for this (grade 7 = don't eat anything that casts a shadow!) 2. You must dress in black! 3. Your father must hate you... 4. You must have recently been dumped by your Gf/Bf... 5. Your life has to be harder than everyone elses (i.e. No one understands!... NO ONE!!!) 6. You must cut yourself! This will make it seem as though you have tried suicide, but you cant actually do it. 7. You must take pills! It doesnt really matter what kind, as long as no one can tell they're tic tacs. 8. If your male, you must kiss other males, but not be homosexual, or even Bi. 9. If you are male, you have to wear scarily tight skinny black pants, ones from the female section! 10. Every now and then, you Must write a song consisting of three(max.) chords, while wearing your skinny pants, kissing males, taking pills, cutting yourself, exclaiming how your life is harder than evryone elses and that no one understands, explaining that you have just been dumped, complain that your father hates you, and all this must be done, while wearing black.
11. Must be a labor voter If that list is even remotely true, Kill the f-ers before Holly is old enough to pay attention to these losers.
Geeze you learn something new everyday, Here was me thinking Nutz had made a typo and meant the little red furry bloke from Sesame Street
How many EMO's does it take to change a light bulb? None, they're all sitting in the corner crying in the dark.
You can't help yaself can you?? How many threads have you thrown in that direction this week??
Lighten up, sheesh!
Separate names with a comma.


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If you know a youth hockey player, coach or volunteer that goes above and beyond and they should be recognized, nominate them as a Dunkin' Donuts Sports Person of the Month!
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Include the player's name, age, school, interests, and describe what you think this player does that makes them stand out as a positive person and good community member.
The nomination will be reviewed by the Board for consideration.
Each Sports Person of the Month receives a poster with their picture on it at area Dunkin Donuts!
Dominic Chasse is a born leader both on and off the ice. Nominated by his teammates as Captain of his hockey team this year, Dom is a hard worker at school and on the ice.
He's a team player and he does everything with care and heart; his drive and passion is nothing short of contagious!
Adrien plays on the Peewee Tier 3 team. He is a positive role model for his team on and off the ice, consistently working hard in practice & leading-by-example.
Adrien is a 6th grade honor roll student at Montello who loves art & history. He plays baseball & hockey, and the Canadians are his favorite team. Adrien also wants to join the Marines someday.
Kaylee Younk is a senior at Edward Little High School & currently plays for high school & the Maine Gladiators U19 team.
She has played on the Maine Gladiators' first ever girls U14, U16, and now U19 travel teams.
Being a mentor to younger players, especially female players has been an interest and passion of Kaylee's, & she continues to volunteer as an assistant with the Gladiators Dunkin Donuts' Learn to Play program, helping the younger players learn the basics.
Evan is a member of the Gladiator's Tier 2 Peewee team and a 7th grader at Lewiston Middle School.
Starting with Learn to Skate, Evan's interest in learning the ins and outs of the sport became a daily experience. He played for various youth hockey organizations around the state, and over the years his eagerness and willingness to improve has only consumed him more and more.
The level of enjoyment Evan gets when playing hockey is a love like no other. It is a lifelong commitment that he will never give up!
Caleb started hockey at age 4 with the Learn to Play program. He moved from learning how to put on equipment and standing while wearing skates to skating well and promoting the game to his friends.
He has downloaded an app to better understand hockey and seeks out public skating opportunities in the area. Whenever in town, he asks to stop by the NSBA to watch a game or practice.
Well-mannered and coachable, Caleb is tenacious on the ice yet turns it off when practice/scrimmage is over. Caleb smiles each time his skates touch the ice.
Chase is a 12 year old high honors student at Winthrop Middle School. Although he has recently experienced the tragic loss of both his father Gus and brother Casey, Chase continues to be a leader in his community.
As well as being part of the Gladiator family, Chase is also active in karate and excels in the fighting discipline. This year he earned enough points to be named Maine and New England champion in his division. To get through difficult times Chase focuses on his studies, and his sports, instructing younger children in karate, serving on a leadership
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Based on his extraordinary strength, courage and leadership the Gladiators Peewee Tier III team would like to nominate Chase for Dunkin' Donuts Sports Person of the Month.
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Jacob is a 13 yrs old 8th grader honor roll student at Auburn Middle School. He volunteers with Gladiator's Give program and Androscoggin County Business to Business Trade Show.
Jacob works very hard every day to be a better classmate, friend, player and teammate. He is a dedicated player that works hard on his own every week to improve his skating along with an hour work out in the gym before every practice. Jacob shows a team first attitude and always treats coaches, officials and opponents with respect. Jacob also plays baseball for AMS and Babe Ruth.
He enjoys playing basketball and golf in his free time.


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The history of Beijing Duck
As one of the most delicious dishes all over the world, no tourist will take the risk of missing the Beijing Duck when touring in Beijing. Slow roasted and succulent, this famous dish is served with thin crepe-like "lotus leaf pancakes" (heye bing), sweet noodle sauce (tianmianjiang) or hoisin sauce (haixianjiang) and finely sliced green onions. Often an adept chef slices the freshly roast duck table-side before serving, separating the skin from the meat. Once served, the meat is wrapped in a pancake with all the fixings and quickly enjoyed.
The history of the roast duck can be traced back to as early as the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368) when it was listed among the imperial dishes in the Complete Recipes for Dishes and Beverages. In the early 15th century of the Ming Dynasty, Beijing roast duck remained one of the famous dishes on imperial court menus. According to the local history, the earliest roast duck restaurant in Beijing was the old Bianyifang Restaurant, which opened during the Jiajing reign (1522-1566). Distinct from the method in which the duck is hung from a hook in the ceiling of the oven and roasted over and roasted over burning wood, the Old Bianyifang Restaurant roasted its ducks with radiant heat. The walls of the oven were first heated with sorghum stalks whereupon the duck was placed inside and cooked by the heat given off by the walls. A duck roasted in this manner is crisp to the touch and golden brown in appearance; its flesh is both tender and tasty.
During the Qianlong period (1736-1796), roast duck was a favorite delicacy of the upper classes. According to Recipes from the Suiyuan Garden, the famous cookbook written by the poet and gourmet Yuan Mei, "Roast duck is prepared by revolving a young duckling on a spit in an oven. The chefs of Inspector Feng's family excel in preparing this dish." Other scholars, after dining on roast duck, were inspired to poetry. In one collection of old Beijing rhymes (Duan Zhuzhici) one of the poems reads: "Fill your plates with roast duck and suckling pig." Another contemporary annotation reads: "When an official gives a banquet he will choose dishes to please each of his guests. For example, Bianyifang's roast duck"
To satisfy the growing demand for roast duck, and with an eye on the profits to be made from a good name, many restaurants opened from a good name, many restaurants opened under the Bianyifang name. In fact, in 1926, nine roast duck restaurants in Beijing carried this name. In the late 1960s the Bianyifang Restaurant's name was changed to the Chongwenmen Roast Duck Restaurant, but in 1979 it resumed its former title. Its menu includes more than 20 traditional duck dishes, including the Four Delicacies: wing and web, liver, heart and pancreas.
A proper way to eat Beijing Roast Duck can be divided into 3 steps. First, pick up a slice of duck with the help of a pair of chopsticks and dip it into the soy paste. Next, lay it on the top of a thin cake and add some bars of cucumber and shallot. Finally, wrap the stuff into a
bundle with the sheet cake (a thin pancake). The real secret of Peking duck's flavor lies in your carefully nibbling away at the mixture. You will find all the different ingredients very compatible. People say: "it's a pity to leave Beijing without trying the roast duck. The taste of the roast duck is in the eating.
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The Quanjude Restaurant, the largest roast duck restaurant in Beijing if not in the world, opened for business in 1979. Located near Hepingmen Gate (Peace Gate), it has a floor space of 15,000 square meters divided into 41 dining halls, including one, which can serve 600 customers simultaneously. The dining halls reserved for overseas guests can accommodate a total of 2,000 diners, and include a hall where all-duck banquets in which all the dishes are made from parts of the duck can be served to 600 people. Filled to capacity, Quanjude Restaurant can serve as many as 5,000 meals a day.
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Jonathan Kevin McCant, 39, is accused of stealing $12,138 from four hold-ups in which the same teller at the U.S. Bank at 3645 Midway Drive was robbed twice on different days, according to court documents.
The reason for the nickname is due to the suspect putting his hand into a bag as if he was holding a gun to the teller at the start of the series, which began Dec. 21, 2016, and ended Jan. 22. Charges say McCant displayed a black handgun in the last three robberies.
McCant has pleaded not guilty to four robberies, two attempted robberies at other banks, stealing a U-Haul truck, and evading police officers with reckless driving. He was arrested Jan. 23 by San Diego Police after they followed him in a stolen U-Haul truck with missing license plates.
Officers illuminated their red lights and sirens and McCant drove the U-Haul into a median. It jumped a curb, hit two parked cars, a road sign, and continued into the YMCA Mission Valley parking lot. He crashed into a parked car and fled on foot.
Officers commanded him to come out of some brush, but he refused until a police dog was released and bit him. Police recovered clothing worn in the first two robberies in the U-Haul, but none of the money was found.
McCant is charged with robbing the same teller twice in robberies on Jan. 8 and 22 in the Midway Drive bank. He concealed a pistol in a grocery shopping bag to a female teller and allegedly robbed her. He then gave a bag to a male teller, pointed a gun at him, and demanded he fills the bag as well.
A San Diego Superior Court judge set bail at $800,000. He remains in the Vista Detention Facility. Court records say he was convicted of auto theft in 2004 and grand theft in 2015.


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Holy shit folks, Bruce Lee is back! Well kind of. . .
Philip Ng portrays a hell of a Bruce Lee as you can skip me talking and go right down and see the legend himself below.
If you don't want to skip me talking, than get ready for a mega ton of Bruce Lee worship that I am about to spew all over this post.
First, how many of you actually had an idea this movie was coming out!? While I do know that this movie has been in the works for at least a couple of years( 2013-ish ), I had no idea that this trailer was going to drop and hype me up like a mad man !
Bruce Lee as you can probably tell by now is by far one of my favorite people in history, and is set to be back on the big screen for the first time in many years.
Watch the Bruce Lee Birth Of A Dragon trailer:
While obviously this isn't the real Bruce Lee, it appears actor Philip Ng has the legend completely down as everything from his voice, to his general attitude is spot on !
The movie is set to feature the true fight between Wong Jack Man and the legend himself, as it is one of the most important and controversial fights in martial arts history.
While in real life, the fight was privatized, with only a few attendees, reports about who actually won the fight are extremely mixed, and vastly different in their story-telling.
It will be interesting to see how the movie spins the fight, but it is likely it will be in Bruce Lee's favor, as I am pretty sure this is mainly his movie.
I can't wait for Bruce Lee VS Wong Jack Man The Birth Of A Dragon to make me want to take up martial arts even more than I already do !
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I would give you guys some references of the fight online, but the reports are so mixed that anything I posted would be from someone else's biased and completely opposite point of view .
Regardless, the only people who truly know what went on are both now in their late lives and only meant to be studied for their true greatness and power they left on earth for all martial artists!
Unfortunately for me, and the many like me, this movie has only been released through TIFF ( Toronto International Film Festival ), so we will have to wait until we can see it here in the United States !


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