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It is finally here! It is Launch Week for The Christian Parenting Handbook!!!
There are so many things going on this week that you will definitely want to be a part of. Why? Because I think you are really going to benefit from this book as much as I have!
Before we get to the giveaways and events, let me just tell you what I thought of The Christian Parenting Handbook. I loved this book. I am not normally one for parenting or self-help books because they seem to give the impression that if only you did this or that you will be successful. Turansky and Miller seem to realize that no two kids are the same and what works for one child may not work with another. The suggestions that they give are great and you can pick and choose what works best for your family based on your parenting style.
Not only do they lay out 50 Strategies for Raising Godly Kids in their new book, they also give practical solutions for everyday issues that we all face as parents. The chapters are super short, which is great for a busy mom or dad. I love that I can just pick up the book and quickly read a chapter. I also really admire the way they weave Biblical truths and Scripture throughout each chapter. They don't just say "do this or that", but really delve into the heart of the issue and what the Bible has to say.
Like their previous book, Say Goodbye to Whining, The Christian Parenting Handbook focuses on the heart. Obedience is good and something we all strive for as parents, but what is most important is raising godly kids.
My absolute favorite thing is that they try to give you tools to work with as a parents and do not lay on any guilt. In fact, the very first thing you will read is
"Parents often feel discouraged because they can't be consistent. They feel like failures. It's time to rethink some of the underlying assumptions proposed in many parenting approaches. In fact, the reality is that…Consistency Is Overrated"
I love this. It really spoke to me because ever since our newest little guy was born, it has been increasingly difficult to be as consistant with the older kiddo. They go on to say that while consistency has its place and works for behavior modification, what really matters most is that we "Embrace a heart-based approach to parenting and you'll see lasting change in your children." —Click to Tweet—
Do you want to get your hands on this great parenting resource?
Of course you do!
The awesome thing is that if you buy a print copy of The Christian Parenting Handbook or the Kindle Editionbetween April 29 and May 5 you also get a package of free resources valued at more than $400.00 for FREE!
There are 8 video, audio and electronic items contained in the Bonus Parenting Package:
- The Christian Parenting Handbook electronic versions for iPad, Kindle, Nook or any mobile device ($29.97)
- Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes, in You and Your Kids Lesson #1 Complete Package including Lesson 1 on Video, MP3, Study Guide, and Children's Lesson. ($59.95)
- Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes, in You and Your Kids Lesson #2 Complete Package including Lesson 2 on Video, MP3, Study Guide, and Children's Lesson. ($59.95)
- Teach Kids to Listen and Follow Instructions on Video, Workbook, MP3, Study Guide, and Children's Lesson. ($59.95)
- Correction Ideas that Touch the Heart on Video, Workbook, MP3, Study Guide, and Children's Lesson. ($59.95)
- Addressing Bad Attitudes in Kids on Video, Workbook, MP3, Study Guide, and Children's Lesson. ($59.95)
- Everyday Parents CAN Raise Extraordinary Kids Session #1 on Video, MP3, Study Guide, and Children's Lesson. ($59.95)
- How to Use The Christian Parenting Handbook 30-minute Video ($24.95)
That's $404.60 of biblical parenting resources for FREE. A tremendous gift as a thank you for helping them with the launch.
If you want to check it out first, you can read the first 5 chapters of The Christian Parenting Handbook for free by clicking here- http://bit.ly/13tkG6T —Click to Tweet—
In addition, you can get The Christian Parenting Handbook Companion Guide (This is a workbook with audio clips that will help you apply the material in The Christian Parenting Handbook for free if you purchase 5 copies or more of the book.
So, be sure to buy the book this week and get your free Bonus Parenting Package! If you do get the book, let me know what you think. Maybe if enough people get it we can have a mini Pin-n-Tell Book Club and read it together!
Mega Giveaway Time!
One more awesome thing that is going on this week is the Mega Giveaway and your chance to win an iPad mini, Amazon gift card, Wii and more!!! I am so excited to be participating in this giveaway and hope one of my readers wins!
Enter Below :) Also remember to enter the other giveaways listed in the sidebar for more chances to win!
If the RaffleBox does not work for you, please enter here- http://www.biblicalparenting.org/aboutus2.asp
The Christian Parenting Handbook is sold out nearly everywhere! The National Center for Biblical Parenting still has copies. (Unfortunately, the NY Times does not count their sales toward their numbers. Oh well!) The good thing is that NCBP is offering the book at a 25% discount. You can GO HERE to purchase paperback. You can still buy the Kindle Edition from Amazon and have it count toward the NY Times Best Seller numbers.


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Coming up soon is Spring so you know what the means- graduations, marriages, and leases being up (my idea of moving somewhere new) well for all those occasions we all need some quick gift ideas. Especially if you have a lot of sorority sisters (or maybe just normal sisters also!)
Here is my first list of Gift Ideas:
Sure all these are bright and fun and might go better for a young female about to start college or getting her first home. Sure I'd still use this even though I'm a live in girlfriend. Heck don't touch my sparkly plate! Personally I'd love to receive/buy a cute mug or kitchen accessory for a few reasons. 1. I'll actually use it and whats better than that? 2. You can match it with the person's personality. 3. The price- you can find cute items for the home at places like Tj Maxx, Target, and online for good deals.
Would you like to get one of these cute/sassy home goods? Where do you get your adorable items for the home?
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1. That's Kerey holding the camera.
2. Why would we send the director so far out of the way to get the lens when he's obviously needed on the set? Well, because he's the only one who knew the area well enough and could then get to set.
3. Yes, I need to lose like 10 pounds.
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Tamerlan Tsarnaev Biography
Born on October 21, 1986, in Kalmykia, a Russian territory near the Caspian Sea, Tamerlan Tsarnaev moved to the United States with his two sisters in July 2003, according to his parents. Not long after, he registered with USA Boxing, an amateur boxing organization, began working odd jobs and reportedly became deeply religious. In 2009, Tamerlan was arrested by officers from the Cambridge Police Deparment for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. A few days after the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013, which killed three people and injured more than 170, the FBI announced Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his brother, Dzhokhar, as suspects in the case. That evening, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus police officer, Sean Collier, was fatally shot, and the Tsarnaev brothers were named suspects in the incident. On April 19, 2013, Tamerlan Tsarnaev was fatally shot by officers in a shootout in Watertown, Massachusetts, following a police chase.
Early Life
Born in Kalmykia, a Russian territory near the Caspian Sea, on October 21, 1986, Tamerlan Tsarnaev grew up in Grozny, Chechnya, and later moved with his family—including younger brother Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, two sisters, father Anzor Tsarnaev and mother Zubeidat Tsarnaeva—to the Republic of Dagestan, according to the Kyrgyzstan government's state committee for national security. According to his parents, Tamerlan then moved to Kazakhstan with his two sisters, staying with an aunt and uncle there, while his parents and son Dzhokhar immigrated to the United States.
Life in the United States
According to a family member, Tamerlan Tsarnaev moved to the United States with his two sisters in July 2003. Not long after, he registered with USA Boxing, an amateur boxing organization, and began working odd jobs, including as a pizza deliveryman. Around this time, after winning a bout at a boxing tournament in Massachusetts, Tamerlan stated in an interview with the Lowell Sun, "I like the USA ... America has a lot of jobs. That's something Russia doesn't have."
In the fall of 2006, Tamerlan began attending Massachusetts' Bunker Hill Community College. He dropped out of school in the spring of 2008—around the same time that he began attending a mosque in Cambridge and became deeply involved in his "own religion," according to family members.
After competing at the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Salt Lake City, Utah, in May 2009 (and losing his first fight of the event), Tamerlan was arrested by officers from the Cambridge Police Deparment for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in July 2009. The following year, Tamerlan married a woman named Katherine Russell in Cambridge. Not long after, Russell gave birth to a baby girl, according to an attorney representing Russell's family.
According to a family member, Tamerlan Tsarnaev began a regular daily prayer ritual in 2011. The following year, he made a short trip to Russia, where he reportedly spent a great deal of time with his father, Anzor Tsarnaev, and traveled to Makhachkala. He returned to the United States in July 2012, and the following month, created a YouTube channel that linked to various videos, two of which were included under a category entitled "Terrorists."
According to The New York Times, Tamerlan began an application for U.S. citizenship in September 2012.
Boston Marathon Bombings
On April 15, 2013, two bombs were detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon—one approximately four hours after the start of the race, and the other just seconds later. Three people were killed during the attacks, and more than 170 were injured.
Three days later, the FBI announced that Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his brother, Dzhokhar, were suspects in the case, and released photos and videos of the brothers. That evening, police were called to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus, where a 26-year-old university police officer, Sean Collier, had been fatally shot. Media reports covering the incident claimed that the Tsarnaev brothers were believed to be involved in the shooting.
Following a police chase in the early hours of April 19, 2013, Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot and killed by officers at the scene. He was 26 years old. The brothers had reportedly carjacked a vehicle and left it in Watertown, Massachusetts, where a gunflght with police ensued. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured later that day, after reportedly hiding in a boat in the yard of a private property in Watertown.
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Hello my name is Jordyn. This is my first ever journal thingy.I am from Gastonia,Nc I attend North Gaston highschool and my life isn't like any normal teenage life.I suffer from really bad depression and have had many suicide attempt all because i have felt and continue to feel like i have no purpose of being here and that is always a hard feeling.No one Knows except my therapist and my family and a couple of teachers i truly trust.Life is really hard for me because of the constant insecurity,crying,worthlessness,feeling like you aren't important to anyone.I am okay right now i can breathe for a minute but i hope that maybe one day this horrible feeling i have goes away.Maybe one day i can be really freaking happy but until that time comes for me i will continue to cover up my side and legs and arms so no one will see my pain or continue to wear make up so that no one can see that i am tired of being tired.or continue to bottle everything up because what Jordyn Hayes has to say will never be important.Being depressed is like a war you either win or die trying and i know that is a horrible thing to say but it is the truth and i hate myself even more because my suicidal attempts didn't kill me and now i feel like i am trapped and that was my only escape.Depression shows you the side of yourself you thought never existed but i am trying trust me i am trying to be happy.
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I am so sorry Jordyn. I have struggled with all those things you mentioned throughout my adolensence as well. Now I am in college, and in a very emotionally and at times physically abuse relationship because I was so vulnerable and weak and depressed and I longed for attention and I longed for someone to stay by my side. I hate being alone. This is hard going what you are going through. It almost feels like a failure to fail at a suicide attempt. Trust me I know. I'm so glad you are getting everything out. I hope this comment reaches you in good spirit and makes you feel a little less alone in the world. I will follow you to read more of your entries to make sure you are doing well. Your voice counts and your words do mean something.
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Wednesday, 3 April 2013
A-Z Challenge: C
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Nope, haven't heard of this one, but sounds interesting. Just the other day, my friend and I were talking about a movie and he mentioned how great it was to see secondary characters with tons of personality - how that can make or break a story.ReplyDelete
I haven't seen that one. Secondary characters are important to any novel. They are the foil. They boost your character. They expose your character. They are the cheerleader or stumbling blocks in your main character's life.ReplyDelete
I have never watched Chuck.ReplyDelete
Secondary characters are VERY impportant. When writing, the first people I develope are the supporting characters. I alrady know my main protag so building my community is the most important thing.
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I have never seen Chuck. Sometimes secondary characters are my favorite.ReplyDelete
It seems I'm joining the ranks of those who have never seen this show. Though I'm sure I've heard of it. Another one to check out, perhaps? :)ReplyDelete
I never did follow Chuck, but I did like Cheers!ReplyDelete
Second post I've seen on Chuck today. Now I definitely have to give it a watch. It sounds exactly like my kind of show.ReplyDelete
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I LOVE Chuck! And miss it dearly. I want a movie. *fingers crossed*ReplyDelete
Well, Castle is awesome but I also love Chuck!ReplyDelete
excellent choice - great show and the characters grew into the plot. Definitley character driven Now my brain isn't working but loved the little charaacter in the store - geoffreys side kick can't think of his name. I always wanted to see him in drag.ReplyDelete
I've never seen it though I know it has a very strong cult following.ReplyDelete
Castle, I have to say, is unimaginably awesome. Nathan Fillion is more adorable as Castle than he was as Mal (I know- who knew that was possible?) and the first seasons especially are so chock-full of writing references from famous authors that it's a crime to miss. Can't recommend it highly enough!
I loved Chuck! Such a fun show...ReplyDelete
I can recommend Castle--it's pretty awesome :)
YEAH CHUCK! High five for picking it too :)ReplyDelete
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Great choice! But I must thank you for mentioning one you did not use. Castle. "Hm..." I thought. "So who is Nathan Fillion?" (I'm across the pond, you see...) and I did a Google search. I am now sitting down and fanning myself. :) Blog on!ReplyDelete
Oh, great choice! I loved Casey! I watched that show right up until the point Chuck got this super ability to suddenly learn combat moves. That's when it got just a little *too* cheesy for my tastes.ReplyDelete
Didn't really watch Chuck but I heard good things.ReplyDelete
Great theme! I LOVE TV...last year my theme was Female TV characters from A to Z...so much fun! But I've never seen Chuck! So glad I found you. I'll be checking in again for sure.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4 April 2013 at 04:04
aww, we used to watch chuck, but nathan fillion vs adam baldwin? mal trumps jane any day.ReplyDelete
Sorry for the delay in replying folks, had a mad couple of days. Looking forward to a good A-Z catch up ;)ReplyDelete
T. Drecker - Chuck is lots of fun. Completely agree secondary characters can make a movie!
J.L. Murphey - cheerleader or stumbling block is a great way of putting it!
Dani - how interesting that they are the first people you develop!
Regina - yes that's true I can fall in love with the secondary person!
Colin - I would rec it ;)
Julie - Cheers was lots of fun!
Allyson - I would rec it ;)
prerna - I would kickstart a CHUCK movie for SURE!
Nicole - I might have to try Castle! :)
sue - ah yes I liked him! ;)
Beverly - it was fun. I may have to watch Castle! I can't believe Nathan could BE more adorable!
Lara - I may have to watch Castle!
Allison- *HIGH FIVES YOU*
Diana - Nathan Fillion is HOTNESS! Which side of the pond are you? I am UK ;)
Emily - Casey was so good!!!
Sheena-kay - it was fun! :)
Luana - thank you, do visit again ;)
valerierlawson - Love me Nathan Fillion ;)


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Calling all artists, professional and amateur alike, to express and share their faith through art by participating in an exhibit under the theme: "Passion, Golgotha." The exhibit is sponsored by St. Rose of Lima parish, Brooklyn, and deadline for submission is March 6th. Exhibit opening will be on March, 15. For more information visit http://stroseoflimabrooklyn.com or call the rectory at 718-434-8040.


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The first time I was introduced to double sided earrings was when my sister brought me a pair from Japan my freshmen year of high school. They were gunmetal crown studs with double layered purple crystals that dangled. I had never seen anything like them. Three weeks later, I dropped one of them down the slit in between lockers during gym class.
First, we'll start with creating the stud.
Take your cabochon and a stud base and use E6000 glue. (Remember always be in a well-ventilated room.) Leave to cure.
TIP: You will need to use friction backs such as these. The larger jump ring will loop through one of the sides.
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Vodafone launches 4G services in state
Bhubaneswar: Telecom giant Vodafone launched its high speed 4G internet services in the state from Thursday. The services were inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in presence of other company heads at the Secretariat here.
One of the leading telecommunication firm in the country, Vodafone caters to needs of about 4 million customers in Odisha circle. We are looking to extend the high speed network to all major towns and cities across the state by March next year.
"As a steadfast partner to Digital India, we are delighted to launch Vodafone SuperNet 4G in Odisha. Beginning today, our customers in Bhubaneswar and soon across Odisha can enjoy the world's largest 4G network experience," Vodafone India Operations Director Arvind Vohra said during the launch.
Quoting about some other expansion plans of the company, Vohra said the company will provide free upgradation to 4G services with high speed SIM and 2 GB data with every upgrade for existing customers.


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British Values at Pikes Lane Primary School
The DfE document says pupils should be taught "how democracy and the law work in Britain, in contrast to other forms of government in other countries", and advises teachers to "consider the role of extracurricular activity, including any run directly by pupils, in promoting fundamental British values".
At Pikes Lane Primary School we uphold and teach pupils about British Values which are defined as:
Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.
These values are taught explicitly through Personal, Social, Health and Emotional (PSHE), and Religious Education (RE). We also teach British Values through planning and delivering a broad and balanced curriculum.
The school takes opportunities to actively promote British Values through whole school assemblies and whole school systems and structures such as electing and running a successful School Council. We also actively promote British values through ensuring that our curriculum planning and delivery includes real opportunities for exploring these values.


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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
It's Your Day Celebrate!
Hi Everyone!!!! this card is just fun, silly, crazy and can be given to a man, woman or child..it belongs to someone who loves to smile..don't cha think? or is it just me LOL! ..I did stamp an extra image in the Pool Party ink so my class can decide which color they want..I prefer Pool Party but it was to late for me to change my mind..that's why you don't make cards while watching a really good movie..U.S Marshals is a head turner :) .....The flower is a coffee filter that I spritzed with a re-inker and added Shimmer Mist to it..so we will crumple, emboss, shade and crumple some more :) ..here's the ingredients:
Real Red #102482
I Am Me DSP #130138
Alphabet Press Embossing Folder #130916
So Saffron #105118
OK this stamp set made me LOL! I wish they made more just like this...I have plans for the cat ;)
Giggle Greetings #131065
Stamper Spritzer #126185
Pearl basic Jewels #119247
Thank You!!! Come Again!!!!
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Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet unveiled at CES 20114 – Specs, Details.
Panasonic has unveiled its new windows 8.1 tablet named Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 at on going CES 2104 event. With the launch of this tablet the company has expanded its Toughpad range of rugged tablets. This tablet is loaded with some pretty impressive features and specifications, making it more powerful tablet.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 sports a 7-inch Display with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution. The tablet is powered by Intel Core i5 Haswell Processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128 / 256 GB of solid state storage. Th tablet runs on Windows 8.1 operating system and gives smoother performance because of its 8GB RAM.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 is resistance to water, dust, climate, and temperature. It supports connectivity features like 4G LTE (optional), Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, and a microSDXC card reader. It is also equipped with Intel's anti theft technology for enhanced security. We have no word on its camera and other similar specs of this device. we will let you know as soon as they are revealed.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 Specifications:
- Display: 7-inch Display.
- Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels resolution.
- OS: Windows 8.1 operating system.
- Memory: 128 / 256 GB of solid state storage.
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and microSDXC card reader.
- Additional Features: resistance to water, dust, climate, temperature.
- Intel's anti-theft technology.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 Price and availability:
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 is priced for $2,099, and is expected to go on sale in the spring this year.


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Of the various stops during Bill Parcells' stop-and-start career, his least success came in Miami, where a first-year playoff berth in his job as V.P. of football operations disintegrated into a franchise that continues to struggle to compete for the postseason.
But the Dolphins are being very gracious, congratulating Parcells for his induction into the Hall of Fame.
"I want to congratulate Bill Parcells on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame," owner Stephen Ross said. "He had his own unique style in building a successful organization and instilled a winning mindset at all levels as both a coach and executive. While he might have had different levels of success at each of the teams he worked for, he always left each franchise far better off than how he found it."
He definitely left the Dolphins better off than how he found them, in part because he found them at 1-15. But they're still a long way from being among the best teams in the league, punctuated by the first big decision Parcells made there — choosing Jake Long over Matt Ryan with the first pick in the 2008 draft.


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Mental Health Day
Like Libby Spencer.
And Susie Madrak.
And Ronni Bennett.
Go check them out.
Hopefully tonight's meeting of the master debaters will inspire me for tomorrow.
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A place for a tired old woman to try to figure things out so that the world makes a bit of sense.
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• Borough
of Dublin, Bucks County Hydrogeological Consultant of Record - Mercuri and Associates, Inc. was contracted
to conduct the necessary hydrogeologic study to identify and recommend test well sites to augment the available water
supply. - Study was completed on time and on budget and resulted in the identification of eight sites with the
potential for good well yields. - MAI conducts regular monitoring of private domestic wells and stream flows, and
preparation of quarterly and annual reports for submittal to the regulatory agencies as required by the terms
of the permit. - Monitoring requirements imposed on the Borough by the permit were reduced by more than 60 percent
as a result of the annual report and hydrogeologic analysis prepared by MAI and after formal presentation to the DRBC
• Walnut
Bank Farm, Richland Township, Bucks County - A proposed subdivision would, at full development, require a water
supply of approximately 200,000 gallons per day. - Adjoining parcels owned by the same client would require
an additional 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per day and would have been served by the wells located within Walnut
Bank Farm. - Mercuri and Associates, Inc. performed the necessary hydrogeologic analysis to identify optimum
drilling sites, supervised the drilling and logging of test wells, designed and implemented necessary pumping tests,
and prepared the hydrogeologic reports in support of the application for a ground water withdrawal permit. -
After overcoming objections from the regulatory agencies, three test well sites were identified and drilled. -
All three test wells exhibited a yield in excess of 700 gallons per minute. - Formal pump test of Test Well No. 2
was completed in 1/88 and the hydrogeologic report, together with the required engineering modules was submitted to
the regulatory agencies in 10/88 and project approval received in 1/89. - Formal testing of the remaining two
wells was completed and the hydrogeologic reports submitted to client.
• Borough
of Dublin (Rosanelli Well), Bucks County - An existing 6-inch diameter well, the Rosanelli well, is located
near the intersection of Elephant and Rickert Roads within the Borough. - Mercuri and Associates, Inc. performed
hydrogeologic work to develop this well as a production well to augment the Borough's water supply - Project was
completed successfully in 1988 with approval granted in 8/89. - Well allowed the Borough of Dublin to construct a
borough-wide water distribution system and to resolve many of its existing water supply problems.
• Quakertown
Borough, Bucks County Hydrogeologic Consultant of Record - Hydrogeologic analysis/investigation of
existing production wells and development of additional sources to increase water supply availability. - Several
test well sites were selected based on fracture trace analysis. - Drilling at two of the test well sites exhibited
yields over 400 gallons per minute and were ultimately constructed as production wells. - Responsible for preparation
and submittal of quarterly and yearly hydrogeologic reports in accordance with the requirements of the ground water
protected area established by the Delaware River Basin Commission.
• Merrill
Lynch, Hopewell Township, New Jersey - Performed detailed hydrogeologic investigation in support of application
for land development (a major office campus).- Presented testimony on-site hydrogeologic conditions in front of Hopewell
Township Planning Board.- Determined locations, supervised the drilling and construction, implemented the necessary
pumping tests and evaluated the performance of several wells to be utilized for various purposes.
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This is a blog that comments on both Paganism and politics in the United States, from a leftist-liberal point of view.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Do the Gods of War Still Speak to Us?
8 comments:
- Heather Awen said...
Hi, I just wrote a blog essay about the nine virtues being used for peace and justice activists and environmentalists, plus how the Viking thing is not representative of Germanic Paganism and was recorded by Christians. I highly regard your writing, and wanted to share this with you. Thanks.
- April 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM
- Heather Awen said...
Oh I wrote this to about why I don't support pagans in the military. I'd really appreciate your feedback.
- April 10, 2011 at 1:14 PM
- Ananta Androscoggin said...
A lot of people tend to forget that there were a whole lot more of the City States back then. There weren't all that many large nations as we have today.
When you've got thousands of egotistical kings, princes, potentates, and other bullies ruling over territory, you can count on their use of their subjects (who weren't really people to some of these rulers) to carry on their squabbles against their neighbors.
That's why I refer to warfare as the "True Sport of Kings," whereas the accumulation and use of power is their vocation.
- April 11, 2011 at 9:33 AM
- Seeing Eye Chick said...
I see a lot of Gods of Commerce and Gods of Chaos, but not much from Warrior Dieties.
Perhaps between individual people with a Warrior ethic, they or those sentiments might be valued, but to the establishment--that would be a threat if it went deeper than a recruitment commercial.
- April 15, 2011 at 1:10 AM
- Maelstrom said...
Heather, thanks for your comments. I checked your blog and found it very interesting. Your statement of praise for the Quakers reminds me of similar thought I have had. In the past, I heard about a Quaker-Pagan synthesis known as "Quagan." Do you or does anyone else have any knowledge about such a thing? Thanks.
- May 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Hillman thinks they do, but he says they're monotheistic. He challenges us to think of animists/Buddhists/Taoists going to war against other polytheistic groups. But the Japanese invaded Korea and China, so I think that argument is a little on the wild side. However, I do believe that the gods are the ways in which we do experience stuff, and that Hillman's book on War is worth a read.
- May 9, 2011 at 6:14 AM
i believe the warrior path or ways is still valid. i am a druid warrior myself.being a warrior doesn't only mean being a combatant . tis alot more than that . true we are protectors. most of us are reluctant fighters . more important to most of us is the way we live . a warrior lives by a quite strong code of ethics and conduct .its a way of living . the norse asatru ways are almost identical to the celtic ways . these 2 groups are where most pagan warriors come from , both are former tribal societies where warriors were common. Kilm
- May 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM
- Seeing Eye Chick said...
There is a distinction too, to be made between a warrior ethic vs the virginal glorification of war and violence from someone who has seen precious little of either. When presented in it's negative aspect, it seems to be an excuse or a prop for hypermasculinity.
Think how differently we define the value of people who have lived through various forms of violence.
Females who survive rape or domestic violence are defined as victims.
Males who survive military combat are veterans.
Civilians who survive violent crime are victims.
First responders are warriors or saviors.
Even if the other two classifications of victims fight back, even if they overcome their assailents--they are labeled as violent and in addition are still victims.
This society has a very strange and unhealthy relationship with violence. And not just in the most obviously visible ways. But also in how it defines acceptable violence, like that of self defense or of survival.
So that any issues we have with *Warrior Gods of old are more than likely the product of a pre-existing cultural condition rather than the sole property of some emotionally immature Pagans or Heathens.
- May 13, 2011 at 4:40 PM


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Seeing as how I have to make three trips out to Indiana for conferences this semester, I'm excited to finally get to visit Columbus, IN. J. Irwin Miller is my hero of the moment. More on Miller.
Archive for July, 2010
31 Jul
columbus, indiana
22 Jul
letter to the editor
My letter to the editor re: Ross Douthat's column ("The Roots of White Anxiety") was published in today's New York Times. Because they cap you at 120 words, a few things I didn't get to say:
-Among the disadvantages that lower-income White students face in accessing elite institutions that Douthat did not list: a greater likelihood of attending a poorly resourced high school without a college-going culture (Pat McDonough's Choosing Colleges does a great job of showing how the organizational culture of a high school, which is largely driven by social class, affects this), being more likely to have a non-college going habitus (or at least a habitus that is not inclined towards attending an elite institution and potentially racking up 100K in debt…once again, Pat's book explains this concept in more detail, Annette Lareau's excellent Unequal Childhoods also documents how class dispositions affect child-rearing/habitus from an early age), certainly being less likely to be a legacy applicant.
-Another barrier: Policies that elite institutions use such as early decision which basically serve as "affirmative action" for rich White applicants. Because early decision is binding, applicants who know that they can attend regardless of the offered financial aid package make up the vast, vast majority of this book. (Black, Latino/a, and Asian American applicants are all less likely to apply early, meaning that this pool is not only wealthier, but made up of wealthier Whites) Christopher Avery's work shows that being admitted through early decision is the same as basically a 100 pt boost on the SAT, so it's basically a self-sorting system where (mostly rich, White) applicants who know they can pay full price have the benefit of being admitted in what tends to be a less competitive pool. Kevin Eagan and I have a paper coming out in Teachers College Record where we document that even when you control for high school resources and everything else under the sun, the strongest predictor of a student being admitted through an early admissions program is…being a recipient of private college counseling. Which takes $$$. Yes, the reproduction of social inequality is alive and well at the application stage, although most of the "sorting" action between the haves and have-nots happens way before students even apply to college.
-If you click on the Holy and the Ivy article I mention in my letter, you'll see that the resurgence of evangelicalism at these institutions is being driven in part by Asian Americans. (Not to say that Asian Americans are only at elite institutions, over 40% enrolled in undergraduate higher education at any given time are attending community colleges…I'm too lazy to google the Chronicle Almanac, but you can find it there…if you're interested in learning more about the Asian American evangelical presence in elite institutions, Rebecca Kim's book "God's Whiz Kids" is probably the most comprehensive study out there) But White evangelicals are alive and kickin' at these schools, as this Times article from 2005 documents.
-Side note: There's some interesting recent research on how evangelical faith tends to grow stronger among students attending private non-sectarian or public institutions (idea that having your faith challenged by all them secular heathens makes it stronger)
-Interestingly, a good chunk of these smart White non-wealthy Christian Red State kids may be more attracted to schools like Patrick Henry, Baylor, Calvin College, Taylor, etc. So I doubt they're being driven away en masse by admissions officers @elite, non-sectarian institutions (and who says that being a leader of FFA or ROTC makes you a Christian?), there are also some self-selection dynamics of where these students go. Or like most smart non-wealthy kids period who get sticker shock at the idea of a $160K price tag, they're more likely to attend a state institution or even a regional campus. (even if there's financial aid available, there's a tendency for low-income students to be strongly debt-adverse, and no wonder)
-To summarize, there are a boatload of factors that influence why low-income White students are less likely to apply to elite institutions and even why they are disadvantaged in the process when they do apply…but systemic bias against Christians is likely not among the causes.
20 Jul
don't mess
2 Jul
nerd heaven
I've spent the last two weeks in nerd heaven, aka Calvin seminar on the power of race in American religion, led by the amazing Michael Emerson, author of Divided by Faith (and a lot of other stuff. he's also a talented lip syncer, but that's another story). The last 3 days we had authors of 3 of the key books on diversification in religious settings come and talk to us. Free books, great food, low humidity, and amazing people–even the historians! Good, good times.
1 Jul
My eyes are untrained, but that font looks like Gotham to me: http://www.morethanaplayer.org/


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Friday, September 2, 2016
A Palace For The Master Of The Universe
By Rick Shithouse
As I've well documented over the last few months I've become enlightened, entertained and entranced by a new awareness of many current bands making 80s AOR music. This is being done in such a completely authentically 80s way that it blew my mind. I finally found the the guitars and vocals to go with the synths I've been loving from the 80s inspired synth scene. Which leads us to this point; the first (hopefully of many) reviews we'll be covering on Synthetix.FM of this wonderful new generation of 80s inspired adult oriented rock.
And what an album we'll be covering first. The debut album from Palace is a virtuoso performance of 80s homage from start to finish and serves as a spectacular initiation into what all these styles are capable of. Master Of The Universe is eleven tracks of beautifully written and performed melodic rock that would fit beautifully into any classic 80s genre movie.
The lead single and title track was something I already featured on a recent Synthetix Sundays and this song on it's own made me fall in love with Palace's sound. In a true move of brash confidence the album opens with this song and sets you up for a ride that rises to a fever pitch and stays there for the entire record. 'Master of the Universe' begins with a synth loop pulled straight from an early 80s Nick Rhodes library and then rocks into huge chords and catchy riffs. The vocal performance of Michael Palace is absolutely one of the strongest aspects of this entire release and this man's voice and phrasing homages all of the best strong male vocalists of the 80s. This golden voice speaks some of the most incredibly awesome 80s cliche lyrics you're likely to hear outside of 1989 and it is an experience to behold.
Switching gears slightly the second track 'Cool Runnin'' pours even more drama into the synth and guitar maelstrom. Power, passion and fuelled by an elegantly restrained vocal performance 'Cool Runnin'' is an action/cop show/movie montage extravaganza of epic proportions. The huge chorus and story laden lyrics paint a picture that's defined by its clarity and detail. There's a genuine soul you can feel in Palace's music that resonates through each layer and especially during the solos. It's an honesty and reverence for the classic 80s sounds that comes across innately.
Following 'Cool Runnin'' is 'Man Behind The Gun'. The rock spreads deeper in this piece as the Def Leppard-esque opening salvo moves into more contemplative movements packed with dramatic vocals and uplifting melodies. The riffs are still up front but the rawness is dialed back in a similar way to how Asia worked their AOR magic in the early 80s. It's great fit for Palace's vocal style and adds another dimension to their sound.
In a similar manner, the next piece changes tack once again this time opts for the classic 80s rock ballad as their modus operandi. And what an epic it is, 'Part Of Me' is part gentle seduction and part a rousingly uplifting celebration of love. This is the 80s love theme you wish your life had running in the background. The imploring vocal performance is a huge highlight but one can never deny the awesome emotive power the synths, guitars and drums illustrate the scene with.
'No Exit' begins with a more progressive rock flavoured opening before moving into more lovelorn passages of undying love and the realisation of an eternal togetherness but not moving forward. The melancholy air of this track with its very tortured chorus add a bittersweet taste to the experience and, as always, the drama is magnified beautifully through all the band's performances.
The slower pieces on Master Of The Universe I've found to be deeply rewarding as the repeated listens bring out so many more dimensional qualities weaved into the sound. In 'Matter In Hand' we get a beautifully orchestrated anthem that shines with positivity and character while the vocals add a new kind of delivery to the story. Palace's singing becomes almost conversational and intimate yet then pulls back for an unrestrained and powerful chorus. It's inspiring and heartfelt and completely rockin to the max.
The musicianship in the band really does elevate this record beyond my expectancies. The attention to detail to every second and every instrument is like its been done by seasoned veterans and there's an element of control that exists on every sound to keep it as true the 80s as possible. A great example of this is the guitar solos. They're devoid of modern rock or metal trappings and instead make every note and chord count. This goes the same for the drums which adhere beautifully to traditionally 80s patterns with each fill and flourish being crafted with love and care. 'Path To Light' is a wonderful example of this, especially in regards to the drum performance. The soundscape just comes together with superbly refined detail without breaking decades.
'Rules Of The Game' brings back the melancholy love song but this time goes much darker and the broken hearted voice gives a soulful performance in front of the musical drama. The song is thoroughly fraught and wrought with openly wounded emotions and comes straight from the heart. It's an engaging and also pained song that will have you remembering the last person who broke your heart all too vividly.
The breaking up continues into the next piece 'She Said It's Over'. This track in particular I've really fallen love with over my many listens of this album. The beauty of the opening passages lead into some of the most eloquent lyrics on the record and the melodic refrain is the perfect foil for the stunning chorus. The hook of which runs deep and its interplay with the verse refrain is a huge payoff. The mix is intoxicating and the story is a great take on the emotional roller coaster of a break up that fails to bring closure with the raw nerves of love unable to find solace.
Things begin looking up on the album's second last track 'Stranger's Eyes'. It seems like there's a little four-track story in Master Of The Universe of a particularly bad break up and this is the final chapter. I fell in love with the begining of this track with it's beautiful acoustic details and magnificent backing harmonies. This lyrics once again recall lost love, and the familiar deja vu others can bring us. Drowning in a stranger's eyes is a powerful lyric and you'll be reminiscing and feeling nostalgic along with Palace the whole way through.
The album finishes with a resurgent celebration of love, life and rock'n'roll after the previous chapters of hearbreak. The Palace sound is reborn with passion and fervour. The energy of this song is almost blinding in its completely overpower magic. The chorus alone is sure to inspire even the most jaded listener with its brazen postivity and unapologetically rockin presence. The back end of the track is full of gorgeous vocals that get more than a little dangerous and as the music fades out you'll be feeling just a little 'Young, Wild And Free'; guaran-damn-teed.
Palace's Master Of The Universe album is presented by Frontiers Music on their site here on CD, as well as through Amazon here and for digital download on iTunes here. You can also stream it on Spotify via the page on Frontiers Music site . This record is definitely one of my favourite musical experiences this year. As someone new to modern generation of 80s AOR sounds this has been a wonderfully rich initiation into this heavily rewarding music. If you're any kind of fan of 80s movie soundtrack singles, early 80s AOR, late 80s chart rock or any music that wears its 80s heart on its sleeve for all to see, unabashedly and shamelessly, then this is an album you need to experience. Here's to more good times and great rock'n'roll and this album comes very, very highly recommended from Synthetix.FM.
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How many years before baby-boomers stop riding? How many years before legislation force manufacturers to produce liquid-cooled motorcycles? Not many. The world changes. Change with it. Here and abroad, markets disappear, others are born ready to be conquered. It's easy to figure out that future motorcycle sales growth will not come from the big, heavy and expensive motorcycles sold to relatively wealthy white men over 50 eager eager to revive their inner Dennis Hopper. It's also easy to identify your new younger potential clients. But it's difficult to conceive and produce the right new models to attract them and to keep them buying your brand during the next 3 or 4 decades. What happens when a company digresses from its traditional strategy?
When Harley-Davidson blew the covers off the Street 750 and Street 500, many didn't realize, including some industry professionals, the dramatic turn of marketing strategy and of products development Harley-Davidson was taking. The great recession has been a very disruptive time for all manufacturers. Because of its dominant market position in the heavy cruisers V-Twin market segment, Harley-Davidson was deeply affected. With the Street models, the company is the first major motorcycles manufacturer able to explore and measure what the future holds with youngsters and women. Will they rush to buy the Street new dark urban concept? We will get a pretty good idea towards the end of Harley's fiscal year.
It is my opinion that the Street models small and light package (489 lbs fueled weight versus 562 lbs for a Sportster 883), with a low seat (under 25 in.) and moderately priced motorcycle ($6,799 for the Street 500, $7,499 for the Street 750.) will be a long term success. If not in terms of volume during the 1st year versus other popular Harley models, at least in bringing a much younger clientele of men and women who are now in the financial position to ride the Harley brand.
As the opposite of the LiveWire Project where the initiative is geared to find out to who this type of electric motorcycle should be marketed and how, the Street models have a very defined potential clientele and succeed in maintaining the rebellious attitude characteristic of the young and of the Harley brand. The small/affordable motorcycles market is the new sweet spot for manufacturers. Is Polaris Motorcycles Division currently working to address this market segment? We don't know yet, but in 2015 the Harley Street may become the most disliked bike by its direct competitors, including Triumph and Royal Enfield. (photos@h-d)


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Serious racers finally have an engineered solution for solid spherical control arm bearings. The Pfadt kit replaces all 18 of the control arm bushings with mono-ball joints to eliminate friction and deflection.
The elimination of deflection in control arm bushings has a number of benefits. The camber required is reduced because no camber change is seen from bushing deflection. This results in more consistent lap times and a reduction in tire wear. Steering response is greatly improved because the steering input is directly translated into wheel movement with no movement wasted in bushing deflection. The steering becomes sharp, crisp and predictable in all situations.
The drastic reduction of friction allows the tire to more closely follow the contour of the road surface. This means that the tire stays in contact with the road surface and traction is increased. This also results in a drivability improvement as bumps are more easily absorbed by the suspension.
The kit can be installed with no welding or machining required and can be done in your garage over a weekend. The factory bushings are pressed out and the spherical bearings are then bonded in place using a special adhesive.
All 108 components of this kit are manufactured in the USA with final assembly into the 18 piece kit done in Utah. The replaceable bearings are Teflon lined for zero maintenance and minimum friction and are manufactured by FK in Connecticut. The 6061-T6 aluminum Spherical Bearing housings feature a special anodizing which has high corrosion resistance and is designed to maximize bond strength. The shafts are a heat treated 17-4 PH stainless steel for exceptional strength and corrosion resistance.
This kit is designed to maximize the performance of your race car suspension. Due to the nature of this race part there is an increase in road noise. Therefore we do not recommend this for the casual street car. However, this is highly recommended for dedicated track cars.
This kit is the ultimate suspension upgrade for your track car and there's nothing else like it on the market. Take the final step in completing your suspension package!
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The day of Ashura is marked by the entire Muslim community but for Shia Muslims it represents a major religious festival.
The literal meaning of the Arabic word ashura means "tenth" and in Islam, Ashura refers specifically to the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram.
Muharram is an important month to Muslims as it refers to one of four holy months and a time when Muslims are encouraged to perform optional fasts, avoid fighting and avoid unlawful acts.
From a historical perspective, Muharram represents the month when Muslims fled persecution in Mecca and migrated to Medina.
Ashura in Shia Islam
For Shia Muslims Ashura is a day of mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the Grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in 680 AD during the Battle for Karbala.
The celebrations are mainly made up of mourning rituals and passion plays re-enacting the martyrdom.
Shia men and women dressed in black also parade through the streets while slapping their chests and chanting.
Some Shia men also seek to emulate the suffering of Hussein by flagellating themselves or cutting their foreheads.
Ashura in Sunni Islam
For Sunni Muslims, Ashura represents the day that Allah saved Moses and the Israelites by parting the Red Sea.
According to Muslim precepts, when the Prophet Muhammad migrated to Medina, the Jews told him that Moses fasted in gratitude on Ashura, a move then adopted by the Prophet himself and his followers.
Later, after fasting during the entire month of Ramadan became obligatory, the Ashura fast was declared optional.
Islamic Schism
The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad and the question of who should become the leader of the Muslim community.
Sunni Muslims agreed with the position taken by many of the Prophet's companions and decided that the new leader should be elected from among those best capable of the job, and Abu Bakr ,an advisor of the Prophet became the first Muslim Caliph.
The word "Sunni" in Arabic comes from a word meaning "one who follows the traditions of the Prophet."
The Shia on the other hand were a political group that supported Ali, son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed and the fourth Muslim caliph. They shared the belief that leadership should have stayed within the prophet's own family.
The word "Shia" in Arabic means followers; members of party" and the word is the short form of the saying Shīʻatu ʻAlī meaning "followers of Ali" or "faction of Ali".
Ali was murdered in AD 661 and his rival, Muawiya, claimed the caliphate.
When Caliph Muawiya was later succeeded by his son Yazid, Ali's son Hussein refused to accept his legitimacy and fighting between the two clans resumed.
Hussein and his followers were killed in battle near Karbala in AD 680. And the deaths of Ali and Hussein gave rise to the Shia cult of martyrdom.
Today, the Shias make up about 15% of the total worldwide Muslim population.


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Learn a foreign language like your native one
The best advantage of learning a foreign language is a wide range of opportunities globally. Recently, the progress and development of each country are relatively high when compared with the past decades. This progress and growth of each nation is possible because of the interaction with the other countries and operating significant projects to develop their country's economic growth. In this perspective, many countries students and employees are getting the best opportunities worldwide. Therefore, it is important to learn a foreign language and if a person is able to speak a foreign language like their native will be prioritized.
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Last night, I made several new friends. Sure, they may have all been fictional, but together we giggled until we spat and sobbed until we were down to loo paper for tissues.
I have never ceased to find the experience of new characters dropping out of the sky and into stories or poems anything other than gobsmacking. In fact, given that I don't write for my bread and butter, only my indulgent pleasure, it amazes me even more that these new faces even bother to pop out like corn from the seeming dryness of my imagination.
So last night, as I mentioned, I found some new buddies. And I just need you to meet two of them. One's a lizard, one's, a camel. I know. Extraordinary stuff. Falo is a ta ta lizard from north Western Australia and Bo is a camel from the Kimberley. One has a lisp, the other two lanterns. One races around like a mad thing in dehydrated delirium, the other labours like a frog in quicksand.
How they appeared, I'm still uncertain. And, to be honest, they're still very simply constructed figments of my imagination. What's intriguing me though is how it happened. Happens.
I believe, for me, in humblest terms, it's a two pronged irony. One prong's just waiting patiently. The other is writing vociferously. Maybe like swatting a fly: when you do it, you've got to attack with gusto and purpose, with the KNOWING the target is there and something magical (albeit hopefully more than a dead insect) is going to drop out of the ether and onto the keyboard.
That's how the voice, presence, gait, motivation and characters of both Falo and Bo appeared. And believe me, even though the story is humble, the story a brief ten pages, these two are so lovable I might consider adopting them.
Even though Falo spits.
And Bo is a sad sack.
And Falo is hasty.
And Bo a blubbering mess.
Thus, my script for the school musical Melted is now written. And I am thankful to Bo, Falo, Queenie and Desert Rose for coming to the party. Still really can't claim to know how they got here, but I'm blessed they made it.


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It was just a few hours since she had been married and the excitement from the wedding ceremony had given way to an exhausted lull. She was sitting in the marriage hall surrounded by her cousins and aunts. Her younger cousins were chatting away while the aunts were busy gossiping. Soon she would have to get ready for the evening reception. "So", began her athai (father's sister), "are you ready for tonight?". At this cue, the other women started shooing the kids away. This talk was not meant for their ears. The new bride lowered her eyes and pretended not to understand. "You know, it's going to be your first night. I am going to tell you something important" the older lady proceeded. So this is going to be sex education, the bride thought, bring it on.
"Do you know what happens on the first night?", another athai quizzed. The newly-wed, feeling utterly embarrassed, did not answer. She was thinking about that time, when she was nine, when an uncle put his hands up her skirt. And how this went on for months. She remembered the time when an old man pressed himself against her in a crowded bus. She recalled the day when the college peon had exposed himself to her at the college lab. She pushed the thoughts away, lowered her eyes and nodded as the aunt proceeded to give a graphic and crude version of what she was to expect on her wedding night. There were giggles and chuckles all around.
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so u decided to make this "wham bam thank you ma'am" eh? :)
and hey, i'm not really young anymore you know... :(
- February 22, 2005 1:09 pm
- dogmatix said...
good one! almost eerie!
- February 24, 2005 12:06 am
- Rajesh J Advani said...
Very nicely written. Beautifully sombre.
- February 27, 2005 6:04 am
- smita said...
Beautifully written!
- February 27, 2005 8:15 am
female version of 'autograph'...
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Unveiled Affinities exhibition opening in Barcelona
Jonathan Sergison presents Teaching/Practice at Casabella laboratorio in Milan
Jonathan Sergison at Hong Kong University
Work in progress at Atelier Kanal
The team at Atelier Kanal
The care centre in Kortrijk is nearing completion
Jonathan Sergison will run the Accademia di Mendrisio design studio in St. Gallen
Jonathan Sergison at the University of Düsseldorf
Jonathan Sergison will talk on Milanese houses at Villa Necchi Campiglio
'Trusting in what is there', a lecture by Stephen Bates at COAC, Barcelona
SBa shortlisted for housing masterplan for Wevelgem, Belgium
The Practice of Teaching: a discussion between students and teachers
Matthew Blunderfield's interview with Stephen Bates
Topping-out of Seebach apartment buildings in Zurich
Stephen Bates, Jonathan Sergison and Michal Škoda of the House of Art at the vernissage of 'The Practice of Architecture'
Stephen Bates and Jonathan Sergison's lecture at the Church of the Holy Family, Ceske Budejovice
Alberto Ponis's exhibition at ETH will open with a conversation between the author, Jonathan Sergison and Irina Davidovici
Stephen Bates at the Swiss Institute, Venice
Progress at the Cadix site in Antwerp
Work is progressing in the Atelier Kanal studio at the Citroën-Centre Pompidou
Jonathan Sergison at Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan
London studio visits Bob 361 architects during Belgian tour
Stephen Bates' lecture on notions of collective living at the 14th Alvar Aalto Symposium
Jonathan Sergison writes about the craft of the architect in L'Architetto
A site visit with the client to review progress at Seebach, Zurich
Construction work has started on villas at L'And Vineyard wine resort in Alentejo
An interview with Stephen Bates, An Fonteyne, Philippe Vierin and Daniel Niggli on the Kanal-Pompidou Centre project
Jonathan Sergison on working with Tony Fretton, in The Lisson Gallery Sketchbooks
Centenary Houses model is on show at the Swiss Institute exhibition in New York
Three of Sergison Bates' projects are featured in the University of Miami's "Call to Order. Sustaining Simplicity in Architecture"
Planning permission granted for Crosland Place housing
Work in progress at Seebach, Zurich
Zurich studio visit to the Kunstgiesserei St. Gallen, the art foundry where Hans Josephsohn's sculptures were cast
An Interview with Stephen Bates
Book presentation in Zurich
Jonathan Sergison at BSA FAS_Ticino panel discussion "Mani sulla città"
Work in progress on Kortrijk villa
Work on site is now underway at the Tour&Taxis site in Brussels
Jonathan Sergison is on the Best Architects Award jury
A model of the Hampstead project facade at the RA Summer Exhibition
Care home, Wingene is featured in the Flanders Architectural Review n.13
Stephen Bates' lecture at CCB Lisbon
Work has started on the Atelier Kanal studio at the Citroën-Centre Pompidou building in Brussels
SBa's Centenary houses to be exhibited at Swiss Institute's exhibition in New York
Jonathan Sergison to lecture at Days of Design and Architecture, Bratislava
Jonathan Sergison at the opening of the Venice Biennale
An interview with Stephen Bates at Conferencias Brancas, Porto
Teaching/Practice is out
Jonathan Sergison's Teaching/Practice opens at the Venice Biennale
Jonathan Sergison at University of Naples Federico II (DIARC)
An interview with Jonathan Sergison in Planphase No 7
A new project in Ghent, Belgium
Stephen Bates lecture at FAUP, Porto
Stephen Bates at Lisbon Trienal de Arquitectura
SBa earn honourable mention in Gasteig Cultural Centre competition, Munich
We won the Freiham Nord masterplanning competition!
KANAL-Centre Pompidou opening weekend, Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 May 2018
Work in progress for the opening of Kanal-Centre Pompidou
Atelier Kanal is recruiting
The AJ issue on Health and wellbeing features the Wingene care home
José Bergua is SBa's new associate in the London office
Jonathan Sergison at Biennale i2a, Lugano
Jonathan Sergison's lecture at the Glasgow School of Art.
Hugo Oliveira's Interviews & letters
Vertical City exhibition review, in a+u 570
SBa, noAarchitecten and EM2N have won the Citroën Yser competition
Jonathan Sergison's "Reflections on the house and the city" is published in LIMITS. Habitatge i Ciutat
We are looking for a Dutch-speaking architect to join us
Demolition work has started at Seebach
SBa and Studio Sergison to participate in 16th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia
SBa shortlisted for the transformation of Can Batlló in Barcelona
Stephen Bates's lecture at the RCA
Progress in Holland Park
Stephen Bates reviews López Rivera's Cork Houses in Llafranc
Social housing exhibition now open at New York Centre for Architecture
Tilbury is one of the "Inspirational Schemes" selected for the GLA's Small Sites programme
Stephen Bates' public lecture at TU Dresden
New project for St. Margaret's House, Bethnal Green
Novartis Welcome Centre nominated for RIBA International Awards
Experiments in senior living: Hannah Wood interviews Stephen Bates
Notes on the work of Hauenstein La Roche Schedler, by Jonathan Sergison
Ákos Moravánszky refers to SBa's investigation of brick construction in his new book
Stephen Bates talks about the regeneration of Harrow town centre at Urban Design seminar
Work in progress at the Korenbloem site in Kortrijk
An interview with Stephen Bates
Work in progress on the second floor slab at Fitzjohn's Avenue
Stephen Bates at Bath Symposium on the Smitshons' legacy
Stephen Bates to take part in a Symposium investigating the legacy of the Smithsons at the University of Bath
SBa shortlisted in Dresden Blockhaus competition
Jonathan Sergison takes part in a symposium on the globalisation of climate control
'Collective domestic' by Stephen Bates is published in Hiatus, Birkhäuser
An evening with Neave Brown at the Hackney Empire
Stephen Bates will take part in a celebration of Neave Brown's work on housing
An interview with Jonathan Sergison is published in a German language book on proportion and perception in architecture and urban planning
Jonathan Sergison at Luzern conference on Brutalism
Jonathan Sergison at 'Finding Brutalism in Great Britain' conference, Lucerne University of Applied Science
A recent review of Papers 3 by Jordi Badia
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The Washington Post's Bob Woodward is set to release "State of Denial," the third in his series of books documenting the inner workings of the Bush administration. Woodward will discuss some notable revelations in the book this Sunday on 60 Minutes. Key highlights:
Bush is covering up the extent of violence against U.S. troops in Iraq:
According to Woodward, insurgent attacks against coalition troops occur, on average, every 15 minutes, a shocking fact the administration has kept secret. "It's getting to the point now where there are eight-, nine-hundred attacks a week. That's more than 100 a day. That is four an hour attacking our forces," says Woodward.
Intelligence shows Iraq violence will worsen in 2007:
The situation is getting much worse, says Woodward, despite what the White House and the Pentagon are saying in public. "The truth is that the assessment by intelligence experts is that next year, 2007, is going to get worse and, in public, you have the president and you have the Pentagon [saying], 'Oh, no, things are going to get better,'" he tells Wallace. "Now there's public, and then there's private. But what did they do with the private? They stamp it secret. No one is supposed to know," says Woodward.
Bush will not support withdrawing from Iraq under any circumstances:
President Bush is absolutely certain that he has the U.S. and Iraq on the right course, says Woodward. So certain is the president on this matter, Woodward says, that when Mr. Bush had key Republicans to the White House to discuss Iraq, he told them, "I will not withdraw, even if Laura and Barney are the only ones supporting me."
Henry Kissinger regularly advises Bush and Cheney:
Woodward also reports that the president and vice president often meet with Henry Kissinger, who was President Richard Nixon's secretary of state, as an adviser. Says Woodward, "Now what's Kissinger's advice? In Iraq, he declared very simply, 'Victory is the only meaningful exit strategy.'" Woodward adds. "This is so fascinating. Kissinger's fighting the Vietnam War again because, in his view, the problem in Vietnam was we lost our will."


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Bread halwa is one of the easiest dessert of hyderabad,which you can cook within 10-15 minutes..It is a simple halwa which is perfect to have after lunch or even at dinner time.Generally sunday people takes rest,but my brain thinks double sharply and forces me creat innovative desserts mostly.Hehehehe....so,one fine sunday after finishing lunch,made this halwa...Though this halwa is famous,I want to make some variation.So,I gave a twist..Yes..Already with recipe title itself you may understood the twist I hope..Yes..Here I added oatmeal along with bread..So,all you need is bread,sugar,milk and some nuts..White breads is perfect tp make this kind of halwas and consistency is depended on amount of the milk.It`s completely your choice.,but don`t skip frying nuts,oats,bread slices in ghee first,which gives a rich taste to the halwa.Try this tommorow and enjoy ..
Easy Bread using desserts/sweets
CATEGORY- Bread using sweets/Hyderabadi desserts/Easy bread halwa
Oats-1/4 cup
white bread Slices-4-5
Sugar-1/2 cup
Milk-1 cup
cardamom powder-1 tsp
Ghee-2 tbsp
almonds,kismis (raisins)-few
Heat the pan and add some ghee,add dry fruits and fry them till they become golden brown.remove and keep aside.now fry bread Slices and keep aside...add 1 tsp more ghee and roast till light golden brown.take care,other wise may burn.
Now heat the milk in the same pan..add in sugar,stir in between to dissolve it.Add the bread slices and oats which we had already fried in ghee.
At this point you can add some sweet kova to the mixture and give it a good stir.It`s an optional.here I can`t get kova also.so,skipped it.if you want little bit soft and thin texture add 1/3 cup more milk and stir again.It depended on consistency which you want.Finally add cardamom powder,dry fruits and turn off.
Serve hot or cold.I like always warm..My hubby dear loves cold.also,he adds few more milk in any sweets...Hehehhee..He wants liquid consistency always. :)


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When "Fringe" premiered in September of 2008, co-creator J.J. Abrams said the fun of the show "was taking the kinds of things we loved growing up and combining them and sort of playing with them and making them into something that is hopefully brand new while being in the spirit of things that inspired us." Fast forward to 2010 and Abrams hasn't lost his enthusiasm for the show. The prolific writer, director and producer was on hand at the TCA Winter Press Tour last month where he chatted with reporters about what's in store for the show, his new pilot at NBC and his boundless love of the television medium.
Question: What can you tell me about where the second half of the season is going?
J.J. Abrams: I will say that there are... the story that [we established] at the very beginning of the season is going to play out. There were some adjustments we made along the way... but what I think is fun about where it's going is on the one hand there's this inevitable thing that will happen but I think there's going to be a huge surprise too. I'm really excited about it... The fun of [the conflict with alternate universe] is there's this growing problem and that there is something brewing sort of between these two places. To me it's just a fascinating kind of premise. It's so big! And the key is how do you make it specific and how do you make it personal and I think some of the stuff you'll be getting to with all three of our characters [will be fantastic].
Question: Any plans for Leonard Nimoy?
J.J. Abrams: I have tons of plans for him. Whether he'll be part of them is another question but there are plans aplenty... I would love to return to that character, I know there's a chance that will occur.
Question: Are you satisfied with the ratio of standalone to arc episodes? And will that change going forward?
J.J. Abrams: I think it will be somewhat consistent with where it's been but I think I always like a great standalone but I'm also a sucker for that like ongoing serialized story. We're sort of in a place where I'd be thrilled with more serialized stuff but I also know that's an increasingly difficult way of doing television.
Question: Will the same apply to your NBC pilot "Undercovers?"
J.J. Abrams: This show does have ongoing stories as well but they are much more personal based and character based. But I'm trying to do a show that has a more fun energy and a little more comedic than ["Fringe"]... There won't be any of [the Rambaldi-type mythology, i.e. "Alias"]. I think that there will be, again, something that will give the story a sense of inevitability and yet, you're right, it won't be going into that place of like crazy, mythology heavy stuff.
Question: Why did you decide to direct the pilot?
J.J. Abrams: I just enjoyed the idea of it. I enjoy the script... I enjoyed the chemistry of these two people and it became clear as we were working on it, rather than be sitting on the set every day with someone else directing it, being annoying, I'd rather just take the burden on myself.
Brian Ford Sullivan: I talked to [executive producer] Jeff Pinkner and he said [tonight's episode] is your best one yet and the one coming back [after the hiatus] is even better. [Abrams laughs.] What's so great about them?
J.J. Abrams: The great thing about Jeff is he knows how to lower expectations. [Laughs.] I would just say that it's always wonderful to get director's cuts of episodes that make me smile. And it's nice when they are on important dates, and it's nice when they are consecutive so I will just say we're on a nice internal run right now where things are, you know, when a story's entertaining and fun and has that weird combination - which is the goal of "Fringe" to be scary as hell and funny in one show, it's a weird thing to do - when that works, it's just, you know, you just thank God.
"Fringe" airs its winter finale tonight at 9:00/8:00c. Look for the second season to resume on Thursday, April 1 at 9:00/8:00c.


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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) rebuffed a suggestion Wednesday night that refugees seeking asylum in the U.S. undergo a religious test before being granted admission.
Ryan's remarks came in response to a suggestion from Fox News host Sean Hannity that the U.S. might need to look into limiting the amount of Muslim individuals who are allowed to enter the country.
"We have resettled 1.5 million Muslim migrants in the United States. Senator Sessions put out a piece where all these people we took into this country come here and then get involved in terror activity," Hannity told Ryan.
"Do we have to think about somebody who grows up under Sharia, believe that women can't drive, can't be seen in public without a male relative, four male eyewitnesses for rape — do we have a clash of cultures we have to consider?" he asked. "How do we know if they want to assimilate, how do we know if they want to bring terror into the United States? How do we ascertain that?"
Ryan immediately dismissed the idea.
"Well, first of all, I don't think a religious test is appropriate. That's not who we are. We believe in the First Amendment and religious freedom," the House speaker said.
He added, "And I don't think it's an appropriate test because anybody can come under the guise of something else. It's not hard to for a person to claim that they are something they are not … that is why we are calling for a security test. I think the test that matters is a security test."
The issue of whether or not to admit refugees fleeing war in Syria has been a hot topic among lawmakers recently. Under Ryan's leadership, Republicans in Congress have moved to tighten security measures. President Barack Obama has blasted his GOP critics and said Wednesday he would veto the House's bill if it reached his desk.
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George Breen Quoted in "OIG Adds Review of Part A Claims to the 2014 LTC Work Plan"Billing Alert for Long-Term Care April 1, 2014
George Breen, Chair of the firm's National Health Care and Life Sciences Practice Steering Committee, in the Washington, DC office, was quoted in an article titled "OIG Adds Review of Part A Claims to the 2014 LTC Work Plan."
Following is an excerpt:
The long-term care industry can expect continued scrutiny regarding Medicare billing in 2014, as the OIG intends to release four reports this year specifically geared toward long-term care practices.
Part A billing practices among SNFs have been added to the list of reports expected to be released this year, according to the OIG Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 released at the end of January. ?...
The OIG's announcement that Part A services will be included in its 2014 Work Plan fits into an overarching position that the government has focused on recently in all areas of healthcare: improving quality of care while also eliminating wasteful spending, says George Breen.
"The whole notion of whether or not the level of care that is provided to the beneficiary is in fact medically necessary is a theme that goes across the healthcare spectrum," he says. "The ways in which SNFs are getting paid may be different, but the issue of whether the level of care is necessary, and whether the services are necessary for that particular patient's condition, is something the government is focusing on more and more." ?...
"You want to at least try and figure out whether your billing pattern is such that it would be more likely that the government is going to look at you more than your competitor, and if it is, what story can you tell and how can you explain why your picture is different than your competitor's picture," Breen says. "Oftentimes there are perfectly legitimate reasons for it, but unless you're prepared to make that presentation then it gets lost in the shuffle."


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From the New York Times bestselling author of NOS4A2 and Horns comes this e-short story—from Joe Hill's award-winning collection 20th Century Ghosts.
Imogene is young and beautiful. She kisses like a movie star and knows everything about every film ever made. She's also dead and waiting in the Rosebud Theater for Alec Sheldon one afternoon in 1945. . . .
Arthur Roth is a lonely kid with big ideas and a gift for attracting abuse. It isn't easy to make friends when you're the only inflatable boy in town. . . .
Francis is unhappy. Francis was human once, but that was then. Now he's an eight-foot-tall locust and everyone in Calliphora will tremble when they hear him sing. . . .
John Finney is locked in a basement that's stained with the blood of half a dozen other murdered children. In the cellar with him is an antique telephone, long since disconnected, but which rings at night with calls from the dead. . . .
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