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Motherhood is an exciting journey for any mom, whether it's her first child or third. Along with the excitement during the nine months of preparation comes the baby shower! This is a party where the mom-to-be and her family and friends celebrate the new bundle of joy.
Planning your baby shower can be stressful, and expecting mothers need to try to stay as relaxed as possible during these months. We're here to help you come up with themes, games, and tips for all your baby shower needs!
While some moms-to-be may groan when thinking of a themed baby shower, themes can bring a greater sense of festivity to the shower. There are plenty of themes from traditional to modern to choose from.
As long as you don't go over the top, you can create a tasteful event that doesn't come across as cheesy. Since it can be hard to start brainstorming, we have included some of our favorite unexpected baby shower themes:
• Book themed
• Alphabet letters
• Flower power
• Baby bird
• Mod baby shower
• Polka-dot
• Spa treatment
• Tea party
• Brunch
• Noah's ark
Game Ideas
When it comes to baby shower games, there is a TON out there. You can play as many or as few as you like, but you will want to have at least a couple to spice things up for your guests. Here are some of our suggestions:
• Guess the Baby Photo
Have each guest bring a baby photo, mix them up, and present them to the entire group. You can do this by simply passing around a photo, or, if you have a projector, displaying a digital image on the screen. Everyone will have a blast trying to figure out which cute baby is the matching adult. Plus, you're sure to get some hilarious photos!
• Gender Reveal Voting
If you have not revealed the gender of your baby yet, have each guest vote either "boy" or "girl" when they arrive. This is a great way to break the ice, and guests immediately have something to talk about with each other.
• Celebrity Mom Trivia
This one is for all the celebrity- crazed moms out there! Since everyone usually loves the competitive edge of trivia, create a game strictly about celebrity moms. Include baby names, ages, and siblings.
• Guess the Baby Food
Put everyone's taste buds to the test. Have each guest taste test different baby foods (make sure to take the label off first) and see if they can get it right.
• Don't Say Baby
When each guest arrives, hand him or her two clothespins. Forbid everyone from uttering the word "baby." If someone catches another person saying the forbidden word, they remove a clothespin and add it to their shirt. The person with the most clothespins at the end of the shower wins!
• Bottle Chugging
Fill baby bottles with your drink of choice and have everyone chug! The first person to finish wins.
• Pregnant Twister
Would you like to see how well your guest move around with a pregnant belly? Well, have them strap on fake baby bumps and navigate their way through a game of twister. Let the mom-to-be act from the sidelines as the judge.
• Children's Book Quiz
Put your guests' literary skills to the test! Write down famous lines from classic children's books and read them out loud. See who can guess the most correctly!
Lastly, it is important to remember the following when planning your shower and for the day of:
• Make sure to send out your invites two to three weeks in advance of the shower date.
• Make sure to invite close friends and family. This should be an intimate affair with those who are generally just as excited for the new arrival as you are.
• Usually, the shower is held about four to six weeks before the due date. You don't want to push it too close and have an unexpected visitor crash the shower!
• Traditionally, baby showers were limited to women only. However, now it is totally okay to invite the men. Whatever works best for you!
• Schedule your shower for about two to three hours out of the day. Plan for refreshments, games, and gifts. While you do want to celebrate, be mindful not take up the entire day.
• Etiquette for registry information varies. It is your best bet to exclude the information from the invitation. However, if a guest asks for it, feel free to pass the information along!
• Make sure to send thank-you notes about two to three weeks after the shower. Include how you plan to use the gift and hand write your note.


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From StrategyWiki, the video game walkthrough and strategy guide wiki
Forest of Illusion 3
|Level type
|Forest of Illusion 2
|Forest Ghost House
|Secret Exit
|Roy's Castle
|Time at Start
- The enemies in this level are trapped in bubbles that float by. These bubbles burst and free the enemies inside if they touch anything, including the ground, pipes, and Mario himself.
- A springboard is provided to get past the first tall pipe. Once on the other side, you can grab Yoshi from the ? block.
- If you wish to play the bonus game, enter the short blue pipe. You'll return at the silver pipe.
- In case you need a mushroom, climb the stairs made of turn blocks. The mushroom will be trapped inside a bubble, touch the bubble to get the reward.
- To get past these pipes, hit the turn block from below to kick the red shell up. It will hit the turn block at the top and kick the springboard all the way down. Use the springboard to jump over the yellow pipes.
- Most of the turn blocks here do not contain anything, and are just there for the bubbles to collide and burst. As such, when you see turn blocks in the air, expect enemies to arrive.
- Once you pass the two yellow pipes here, enemies will generate indefinitely. As long as you do not burst their bubbles, you should be fine.
- With Yoshi, you might want to eat the pink berries from the treetops just like in Forest of Illusion 1. This time, the blocks are set up conveniently enough that you do not need to fly.
- You can get a hidden 1-up mushroom by jumping on the ? blocks in the correct order. Other than that, none of the ? blocks contain anything other than coins.
- The Splittin' Chuck already awaits you when you come near the end. To get past the pipe behind him, you'll need to get on top of the turn blocks.
Secret Exit[edit]
If you want to continue going through Dinosaur Island, you will need to find the secret exit of this level. The key and keyhole are hidden in the bonus area of this level. The pipe that leads to this bonus area is the tall green pipe at the very end of the level, just before the goal tape. Once inside, destroy the turn blocks, grab the key and put it through the keyhole.
Dragon Coin locations[edit]
The five Dragon Coins in this level are located as follows:
- At the beginning, between the two green pipes.
- In the air past the tall yellow pipe.
- Between the two yellow pipes halfway through the level.
- Among the assortment of ? blocks.
- Near the end, just past the tall green pipe.

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It's the time of year when the cloudy days and cooler temperatures have lots of us planning for warmer climates. Who doesn't love a winter holiday to somewhere tropical? If you're escaping winter here are some tips on the jewelry to take along to make it a very glamorous getaway.
There are really two main camps when it comes to packing. The minimalist, who takes a carry on duffel with a bikini, toothbrush, iPod and a great book. Okay maybe a little more but you get the idea. Someone who needs items that will work for day and night. If that's you, consider a pair of gemstone stud earrings and a timeless yet edgy dome ring. Classic looks that you'll never have to take off whether it's a day spent sailing or dinner by moonlight and strolling on the beach. (70-51, 70-52 and 70-102)
Bangles work well on their own or stacked in multiples for a more bohemian vibe. We like the noise they make together too. Choose a color that will work with your bikini and pareo. These simple styles with faceted gemstones are sure to please. (70-11, 70-12 and 70-10)
Now if you lean more to the other side of packing and need a small staff to carry all of your bags… Tacori has you covered. For old world Hollywood glamour these oversized stud earrings are perfect. The lighter hue is great for lounging poolside and the cushion cut doublet catches every reflection of light from the water and the sun. And who could resist the intense turquoise in these faceted drop earrings? (70-29)
Tacori girls love to create their own personal look by mixing different colors and styles as the mood strikes them. Layer pendant necklaces with longer chains for endless looks that you can dress up or down throughout your vacation. (Try 70-75 and 70-68)
Of course your vacation bling will need some care to keep it's sparkle. Salt water and hot tubs are not your friend, just think of what they can do to your mani and pedi. So wear your jewelry with love and they'll be a great memento of warmer days long after you're back home. Come in to see some more ideas on how to wear it, or share this with your traveling companion for a not so subtle hint.


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Celebrate Sinai and the 10 Commandments, with family and friends, at the Taj Hotel – Petite Ballroom.
10:00 AM: Morning Services
11:30 AM: Reading of the Ten Commandments and Yizkor Memorial Service for parents and loved ones.
12:00 PM: Dairy Buffet Lunch
There is a tradition to study Torah the first night of Shavuot. We will be having "Dinner and Dialogue (Learning)" Saturday night, May 23rd. To join, kindly RSVP: email@example.com
Wishing you a Joyous and Meaningful Shavuot!
Event Location: Taj Boston
15 Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116
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Motto: "Are you NOT puzzled why lives of people are formed into one long chain of moral lessons, tests and exams? After all, continuous lessons, tests and exams may have only one goal – namely selecting a few best of the best, from a large crowd of already good ones."
I cannot stop marvelling over the genius of pre-programmed by God the so-called "principle of contradiction between the short-term and long-term effects of the work of moral field" – discovered only by totalizm and briefly summarized in item #H2 of the web page named "totalizm.htm", while accurately described, among others, in items #C4.2.1 and #C4.2 of the web page named "morals.htm" and illustrated in "Fig. #I1" from the web page named "pajak_for_mp_2014.htm". This contradiction (reversal) of effects allows that in the short-term work of moral field for all impatient and blind people may appear that "immorality pays off", but simultaneously that in the long-term work of moral field the justice is restored, because immoral acting people are severely punished, while morally acting people are handsomely rewarded. As a result, this reversal of short-term and long-term work of "moral field" allows God to quickly classify subsequent people and group intellects to the moral or immoral classes (after which classifying they can be treated as it is explained in item #C4.7 from the web page "morals.htm"), to check people's readiness for accepting the moral lessons and for implementing these lessons in everyday lives, to test the intelligence and dedication of subsequent people, to check who is suited for the future coexistence with God, while who systematically breaks moral criteria and thus must be removed prematurely from this world according to the described in #A2.7 from the web page named "totalizm.htm" the "principle of the extinction of most immoral intellects", etc., etc. That is precisely because of this reversal, when you do something morally correct, then rather be happy and treat it as a "good omen" if immediately (i.e. during the completion of given activities) you come across various obstacles and problems. However, begin to act very carefully and wisely (even to the point of abandoning a given activity) if everything goes for you "like a Swiss clockwork" and if all circumstances seem to help you in whatever you are doing as well as instantly reward you for what you are doing – means when the behaviour of moral field seem to indicate that you just carry out an immoral activity. The reasons for which I give you here this advice you may learn after the careful reading, among others, abovementioned items #C4.2.1 and #C4.2 from the web page named "morals.htm", and also after reading the other totaliztic publications which illustrate examples and explain the operation of "moral field", for example items #N1 as well as #B5 and #F3 from the web page named "solar.htm", items #B4 and #C2 from the web page named "pajak_re_2017.htm", item #I2 from the web page named "bitwa_o_milicz_uk.htm", etc., etc. Here I explain only, that in a world ruled by all-powerful and all-seeing God, the "immoral acting" NEVER pays off, because all the apparent benefits that in the short-term work of moral field seems to bring the violation of moral criteria, are carefully invalidated in the long-term work of moral field, at the same time all the problems which a given immoral acting supposed to solve are escalated further – as excellent examples of just such invalidation of the apparent benefits of immoral acting and the escalation of problems that it supposed to solve, consider the consequences of immoral implementation of pesticides, antibiotics, and the theory of relativity described in item #J1 from my web page named "pajak_for_mp_2014.htm". Thus, the only human acting which actually brings permanent benefits, is the acting that fulfils the criteria of morality (i.e. which is the pedantically moral acting) – for explanations see item #B4 of my web page named "pajak_re_2017.htm".
Until now only a small handful of people bothered to learn about powerful tools that God has created to be able to precisely control literally every second of life of each person. These tools have only recently been discovered due to the use of different research methods of the new "totaliztic science" – while under the names "omniplan" and "reversible software time" are summarized, among others, in the introduction and in item #G4 of my web page named "dipolar_gravity.htm", and are described in detail in items #C4 and #C4.1 from another my web page named "immortality.htm". But even without the knowledge of these powerful tools of God, still those more perceptive individuals eventually notice, that the life of every human has too many regularities and similarities to be governed just by "pure coincidences" – as erroneously makes us to believe the present official science. After all, "pure coincidences" are NOT e.g. able to cause, that practically every person sustains roughly similar amount of happiness and successes as well as misfortunes and problems – and this irrespective of his/her wealth or power, that all events which affect us display attributes of moral lessons, or that the fate of each person is controlled by the level of passing moral exams. All this together further confirms the truth about which I am warning in the motto to this post – namely, that to morality is worth to devote our utmost attention, because the way it impacts our lives proves that it serves for the immensely important choosing of the very few best of the best from a sizeable group of already quite perfect. In turn where such a choice takes place, there is also a certainty, that later it is to serve for an equally important further consequences.
After learning the above categorical finding of "totalizm", that "immorality never pays off", and after learning the finding of the new "totaliztic science" that "immorality is one amongst the tools used to educate people and to examine their suitability for divine purposes", in the reader probably arises the question "why in present times so many people deliberately close their eyes to the truth and choose the irrational belief that in life it is beneficial to behave immorally?" The answer to this question is equally complex as that proverbial "Gordian knot". After all, in order to properly respond to it, we have to agree, among others, with what in details is explained in item #B1.1 from the web page named "antichrist.htm" – namely that God purposely so designs our life, that with the help of the consequences of work of the "principle of reversals" our life is upbringing us into "soldiers of God" hardened in overcoming every kind of difficulties, and that all events which affect us in life are designed in advance to serve as "moral lessons" honed in us lasting habits of morally correct behaviour, and to test (examine) the level at which we are already implementing the principles of morally correct conduct. However, I still will try to "cut" here through that "Gordian knot" to show the reader what it is composed of. Here are the most common upbringing activities and subsequent moral tests or exams, to which we are constantly subjected (although most of us do not have the slightest idea about their existence), supplemented by my brief explanation of "why" every one of them makes an impression as if it rewards immorality while punishes morally correct behaviour:
1. Test on respect for moral traditions. In my opinion the primary reason for increasingly common today erroneous belief that "immorality pays off", is the testing of our respect for the morally-correct traditions. The reason for this test is that people who cannot bring themselves to respect the past and traditions which created them, cannot also bring themselves to respect anything else, including their own parents and God. In this test, for example the "toys" that our ancestors had to invent, because until recently they have NOT existed (e.g. computers, cell-phones, colour television, jet planes, cars, etc.) are used to amaze and to tell today's generations of people, that due to the use of such "trinkets" these generations supposedly become "more superior" than generations of these ancestors who invented these "toys" – see descriptions of the generation of "Midases in reverse" from items #K5 and #K6 of the web page "tapanui.htm". In turn, by being such supposedly "better" generations, they have the right to "trample with their boots" over the traditions of our ancestors, which traditions already have proven themselves working for thousands of years. So some people fooled by those "trinkets", actually trample, among others, over the already established for a long time e.g. the Bible verses and folk wisdom stating that "immorality never pays off" – e.g. consider what percentage of people today takes notice of the true importance of the proverb "Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small", or the Polish-language counterpart of it, stating that "God does not act rapidly, but acts justly" (in Polish: "Bóg nierychliwy ale sprawiedliwy").
2. Test on believing today's mass media, that advocate "quick successes" achieved at any cost, but remain silent about the long-term consequences of immoral actions. All our current mass media (including television) are so controlled, that they produce long programs on "how effortlessly get a quick success in life", but that typically they are silent about disclosing to audiences "what happened in the long-term work of moral field with all those people who almost effortlessly achieved rapid success in life" (i.e. "what after the elapse of so-called. 'time of karma return' happened to these people, about whom moral field and moral mechanisms knew in advance that they belong to those 'bad trees that are to yield only bad fruit' " – described in item #C4.7 from the web page named "morals.htm", and hence whom the "moral field" in its short-term work "helped" to get a success in life).
3. The test on believing in claims of official science, which does NOT hide its atheism and openly avoids researching of the actual work of moral field and moral mechanisms – and thus which fulfils the Biblical definition of a "bad tree that is NOT going to yield good fruit" (for more details see item #C4.7 from the web page "morals.htm" and item #K1 from the web page named "tapanui.htm"). This test checks the people's belief in false and constantly changed claims of present, official, monopolistic science, i.e. the belief persisting in spite that these people know that the present official science has been built on atheistic (i.e. false) foundations, that it refuses to undertake research on requirements of "true morality" (about requirements of "true morality" almost everyone knows, that these can originate only from God), and that as such, according to the Bible, the present official science is NOT able to give birth to any "good fruit", but yields only "bad fruit" that will only harm those people who are greedy enough to eat it. In general terms, this test boils down to checking whom a given person is to believe, when he or she is forced to choose between whatever in a given matter indicate our senses, logic, empirical experience, evidence, etc., but what is officially denied by scientists who look at the world from armchairs and through thick windows of their "ivory towers" – as an excellent example of the necessity of making just such a choice, see descriptions from item #E2 of the web page named "cloud_ufo.htm". For example, this test checks whether a given person is already deterred by the situation, that the present official and monopolistic science – which leads a highly prosperous and trouble-free life due to research-grants received from the power-hungry politicians and from the greedy industries (e.g. armaments), has NO courage to promote any morally-correct truth, e.g. the truth that "in the long-term work of moral mechanisms every war is always lost by an aggressor" – broadly explained, among others, in item #I2 from the web page "bitwa_o_milicz_uk.htm", that this science constantly changes its official statements and the contents of its textbooks, that is growing the number of its findings and statements that appear to be mutually contradictory, that instead of promoting the progress, this science persecutes and holds down every new ideas that are incompatible with its atheistic doctrines – such as, for example, the theory of everything called the Concept of Dipolar Gravity, or the starship called the Magnocraft, etc., etc. From what I noticed, this exam on belief in the claims of present official science, especially commonly fail women – obviously the opinions of titled experts mean for them more than logic, evidence, and common sense. For example, it is sufficient that somewhere they read an interview with someone with numerous titles, that, for example, allegedly smoking reduces overweight, and immediately they throw themselves onto cigarettes, knowing that these are to kill not only them, but also their family members. Just it suffices that some prize-winning researcher of e.g. cranks recommends in TV to NOT discipline children, but rather keep convincing them like adults, and immediately they report to police if anyone tries to implement what the Bible commands about the disciplining of small brats. It is just enough that in an illustrated magazine they read that a celebrity wife of some rich doctor eats certain weeds, instead of meals, and immediately this weed becomes the only dish in dinners NOT only for themselves, but also for their husbands and families. It just suffices that on the Internet they read what some dictatorial government state regarding salt, and immediately they ignore thousands of years of natural regulation of the demand for salt by our senses of taste and thirst, and force the whole family to eat everything without salt (see #D2 on the web page named "healing.htm"). Etc., etc.
4. The tests on noticing distortions of virtually all religious institutions. About testing of our level of noticing the deviations of practically all religious institutions in today's world one could write whole volumes (e.g. see item #A2.7 from the web page named "totalizm.htm"). But if we try to summarize these tests in a few sentences, they boil down, among others, to examining: (1) our noticing and remedying of the increasingly deeper departure of religions from doing what God commands them to do in holy books, but instead implementation of whatever imperfect human leaders of these religions tell others that they ought to do, (2) noticing and correcting the disappearance of teaching morality by religions, (3) noticing the avoidance of religions to research scientifically God's methods of work which are commonly used in the present everyday life, (4) remedying the negligence of religions in the empirical checking and confirming of every religious truth (in turn truths, which were NOT subjected to rigorous checking and confirming that later can be verified and approved by practically every interested person, cannot change their status from "belief" into "certainty"), (5) stopping the politicization of religions – that is, stopping the caring of religions mainly about the power over people and about the political influence and income, instead about the service for God. Etc., etc.
5. The tests on knowledge of the work of moral field and moral mechanisms. For example, each one of us is repetitively taught and then examined whether he/she is already aware of the fact, that in the short-term work of moral field and moral mechanisms these tools of God only give an impression that "immorality pays off", while the actual punishment for immorality comes only in the long-term work of moral field and moral mechanisms – as it is summarised in item #H2 from the web page named "totalizm.htm", while in detail it is explained in item #C4.2 of the web page "morals.htm".
6. The test on the enthusiasm for persecuting and on hostility directed at everything that is moral – e.g. on every truth, on the "philosophy of totalizm", on the new "totaliztic science", etc. In this moral exam, people with immoral tendencies are "provoked" to attack and to suppress everything that is morally correct – e.g. every truth. It is from this test that originate, for example, such phenomena as the "curse of inventors", or as the vicious suppression with which the "philosophy of totalizm" and the new "totaliztic science" are troubled by various immoral forces – for examples of some forms of such suppression, see item #B5 from my web page named "tapanui.htm", or items #J1 and #P5.1 from my web page named "quake.htm". As another example of such suppression I should also disclose here that, for example, whenever in my professional life of an university professor I met up with the announcement of a university position in philosophical sciences focused on research and development of new philosophy, I always applied for this position – justifying my application by the need to further develop the already widely known in the world my philosophy of totalizm devoted to the "true morality". But in spite that I made hundreds of applications for such positions, and in spite that already then the achievements of totalizm exceeded everything that other philosophers have developed so far in the area of our learning the principles of moral mechanisms, NOT even a single of my applications was ever successful. Today's official science clearly does NOT want to have anything to do with academics who study and popularize the truth about the work of "true morality". (Note here, how extremely difficult it is to research and to popularize the knowledge about the true work of mechanisms of morality, if one is constantly expelled from the job, and if the bulk of one's energy must be spend on earning the bread and on keeping alive by lecturing e.g. the Software Engineering that is avoided by other professors and has little to do with what one is actually researching, and also if one is surrounded by a collection of hostile people who shout insults and continually put down of what one has already managed to accomplish.)
7. The test on such programming of the current systems of governance (including virtually all of today's democracies), which causes almost exclusively immoral actions of governments. It is this test that causes, that if someone matches today's decisions of governments to moral criteria – which matching, among others, sometimes I do and which also should periodically be done by every other citizen familiar with work of "actual morality", then it turns out that practically almost everything that today's governments make or decide, breaks various criteria of morality, and thus in the long-term work of moral field all the benefits that initially stemmed from it must be cancelled as the punishment, while the problems that these measures or laws were to solve must be escalated as the punishment. As excellent examples of today's breaking of moral criteria consider the presently existing "privacy laws" – that help to hide from people the committed immoralities and hamper learning about the actual work of moral field and moral mechanisms, or consider the introduced almost everywhere GST (also known as VAT), which works like sand thrown in the gears of working machine, and which is ruining economically the country that recklessly has introduced it – for details see items #T1 to #T5 from my web page named "humanity.htm". More information on the subject of contradictive to moral criteria activities of governments can be found, among others, in items #J1 and #I1 from my web page named "pajak_for_mp_2014.htm", and items #B1 to #B8 from my web page named "pajak_re_2017.htm".
Of course, there is incomparably more moral lessons, tests and examinations similar to those listed above. Here I indicated just a few most common examples.
I was always intrigued by the thoughtlessness of people who play the "armchair philosophers", and with a loud voice full of admiration for the shrewdness of their own mind deliver in public opinions such as "we cannot believe in the existence of God, when we see the enormity of suffering, trouble and struggles of men, when we see little kids dying from some painful illness, as well as when we see microbes, mosquitoes, tapeworms, venomous snakes, crocodiles …" Hearing this kinds of opinions I want to ask: "if you were god, would you create the world without pain, struggles, challenges, lessons, exams, work, deadly organisms, etc., which would be filled only with pleasures, self-supplying refrigerators and cups to which the supply of tasty wines and drinks would never have ended?" And if YES, then what you would do with those billions of immortal people that are used exclusively to pleasure and that cannot themselves do anything other than emptying their self-supplying refrigerators and cups? Yet you could not kill them, because death is also unpleasant. You could not order them to do anything, because the work is, after all, the effort, challenge, exam and the requirement to acquire skills – that is also a whole series of unpleasantness. (I am NOT going here to philosophize that even pleasure, in which one is forced to live for eternity, with time has become an unpleasant chore.) For many years in different places of my publications I am explaining to this type of "armchair philosophers", that a world devoid of pain, unpleasantness, threats, fears, struggle, demands, laws, homework, exams, challenges, responsibilities, work, etc., would be an useless form of nightmare and hell – just only an extremely inexperienced creator would agree to create and maintain it for longer than a short initial period of the childhood and learning of first humans. In addition, all-righteous God, like ours, even in the world having all of these unpleasant "attractions", can so choose who has to meet which kind of unpleasantness, that nothing unpleasant affects people who previously did NOT deserve it. Examples of publications explaining and documenting these facts, may be: item #A3 from my web page named "god_proof.htm", item #G1 from my web page named "will.htm", item #D3 from my web page named "god_exists.htm", and items #D1 to #D6 from my web page named "newzealand_visit.htm" that summarize the role of "paradise". However, seeing the universality of such a misunderstanding of the constructive, motivating and balancing role that for people fulfils the pain, death, fear, responsibilities, lessons, exams, work, challenges, etc., I suspect that one day I should write and allow to read, a full article similar to this post, which would explain to this type of "armchair philosophers" what a useless nightmare and hell would be the creation and maintaining of a world filled up only with pleasures – after which writing, in this place I should place a link to such an article.
Although what I have described in this post is only an advice from totalizm, NOT e.g. the law or an explanation, still it reveals that in view of the increasingly widespread "failing" of moral tests and examinations by people, on one hand we should sympathize with those people, what systematically fail these trials. (After all, NOT without the reason a wise proverb states that "everyone receives in life what he or she previously has earned".) On the other hand, we should treat as a kind of miracle and the reason to wonder, that in today's world there is still existing this handful of exceptionally special people, who in spite of everything, know, openly insist and keep proving to everyone, that for certain "immorality does not pay off". (In item #I1 from my web page named "quake.htm" these exceptional individuals are described under the Biblical name of "righteous".) As it can be seen, "the philosophy of totalizm" and born from it the new "totaliztic science" are now having the increasingly difficult task ahead – i.e. to re-disclose to typical people today, what is NOT revealed to them neither by present religions, by present official science and education, by present governments, nor by famous people providing role-models, i.e. to re-disclose what a huge mistake people make due to their short-sighted belief that "immorality pays off", as well as people make due to the behaviour resulting from the belief that supposedly "morally correct behaviour totally does not count in life."
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The above post is an adaptation of item #A1.1 from my web page (in the English language) named "totalizm.htm" (updated on 7 August 2015, or later). Thus, the reading of the above descriptions would be even more effective from that web page, than from this post – after all e.g. on the totaliztic web pages are working all (green) links to other related web pages with additional explanations, texts are printed in colours, the content is supported with illustrations, the content is updated regularly, etc. The most recent update of the web page "totalizm.htm" can be viewed, amongst others, through addresses:
(*) Notice that every address with totaliztic web pages, including all the above web addresses, should contain all totaliztic web pages – including web pages indicated in this post. Thus, in order to see any totaliztic web page that interests the reader, it suffices that in one amongst the above addresses, the web page name "totalizm.htm" is changed into the name of web page which one wishes to see. For example, in order to see the web page named "morals.htm" e.g. from the totaliztic web site with the address http://energia.sl.pl/totalizm.htm , it is enough that instead of this address in the window of an internet browser one writes e.g. the address http://energia.sl.pl/morals.htm .
The above manner (*) for viewing the totaliztic web page that is sought by the reader, is especially useful, because the majority of my web pages is published on "free hosting addresses" – some amongst which have this habit that typically they delete my web pages just after one year. Thus, if the reader wishes to find any such my web page to which I refer in my older posts from this blog, and therefore which page in the meantime was deleted from free hosting addresses, then it is enough to visit the newest post on this blog – under which I am providing the list of most recent and thus currently the most valid addresses that contain all my web pages. Then in any amongst these most current addresses the reader can find the web page which he or she is seeking, just by using its name for modifying that address accordingly to the method (*) described above (which method allows to run any totaliztic web page chosen by the reader).
It is worth to know as well, that almost each new topic that I am researching on principles of my "scientific hobby" with "a priori" approach of the new "totaliztic science", including this one, is repeated in all mirror blogs of totalizm still in existence (the above topic is repeated in there as the post number #261E). In past there were 5 such blogs. At the moment only two blogs of totalizm still remain undeleted by adversaries of the new "totaliztic science" and of the moral philosophy of totalizm. These can be viewed at following internet addresses:
With the totaliztic salute,
Jan Pajak


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On the up side we did our best to relax- baked cookies and watched the Sons of Anarchy on netflix. Walking around the neighborhood the day after most of the damage in Crown Heights, Brooklyn was lots of debris and fallen trees. (P.S. the cookies are from Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar- best choc chips ever!!)
Felt so bad for these car owners!
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I had to call my friend to ask the model of their Toshiba rear-projection TV. Even though I have spent hours watching this TV when our kids play, I had no idea what it was besides being a Toshiba. The Toshiba 62MH196 is an amazing rear-projection TV that is huge. I can't believe how big it is. My girlfriend says its more than 60 inches. Everything about this rear-projection TV is phenomenal. The picture quality is outstanding, even in stardard mode. The only area where the rear projection TV is lacking is sound. The sound qaulity was average, and you probably would need to hook it up to an exterior speaker system to get a sound quality that matches the picture quality. The sound didn't bother me so much because the picture is so great, and we usually have the sound turned down anyway. The remote is okay, it coudl be little easier to use, but it's pretty good.


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The Legal Development of the Informed Consent Doctrine: Past and Present
Dolgin, Janet L.
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Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics 2010 January; 19(1): 97-109
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Revival of Auto Market - Chasing a Mirage
Dear friends,
The turnaround of auto market is becoming a mirage with slowdown bug continuing to haunt the market. The sales figures for the month of November 2013 once again depict a gloomy picture as has been the case for over 20 months now, a reasonably decent performance of two-wheelers notwithstanding.
There is no respite or breather for commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle segments, which are reeling under severe slowdown. The worry is compounded by the fact that the economy is not looking up and the business sentiment remains low as a result. Macroeconomic data emerging of late does not inspire much confidence either.
The Indian economy expanded by 4.8 per cent during the second quarter of the current financial year versus 5.2 percent during the same period of 2012-13. Sub-5% growth of GDP for the fourth consecutive quarter is a cause of concern. The two drivers of growth this year - good monsoons and exports - are insufficient to pull the economy out of the present slowdown, as mining, manufacturing and service sector output remains subdued. Unless the Government gets its act together and quickly fixes the problems in manufacturing, the stress in other sectors will also be reflected.
Issues relating to policy implementation and administrative roadblocks need to be addressed immediately, as otherwise we do not see the sentiment or the auto market improving in the near future until after the formation of a strong Government at the Centre in 2014.
Hon'ble Union Finance Minister had used in this year's Union Budget a GDP growth estimate of 5% for 2013-14 for the purpose of pegging various targets. Since the GDP growth rate for the six months April-September is 4.6 per cent, it will have to be at least 5.4 per cent during October-March if India is to achieve a growth of 5 per cent in 2013-14.
Achieving 5.4 per cent growth in the second half at the moment seems difficult. This means the Finance Minister will probably have to press in even greater budget cuts to meet the fiscal deficit target he has set himself, restricting the investment and growth further.
The disturbing news is that the rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) has warned that India's sovereign rating could be downgraded to junk status next year if, post-general elections 2014, the next government fails to revive stalled structural reforms, faltering economic growth and the stress of subsidies on state finances.
Another major concern and cause of low sentiment prevailing in the market is the continuing high level of inflation that is showing no sign of climbing down. Food inflation, in particular, remains at worrisome level. There is a downtrend of late, though. The problems accruing from low investment and consumption demand together with high food inflation are holding back the economy.
However, it is not a gloomy story all the way. There are a number of experts and analysts who view the macroeconomic developments of late as sign that Indian economy is on its way to recovery.
Agriculture has performed better on the back of good monsoon. Agriculture growth rose to 4.6 per cent during July-September from 2.7 per cent in April-June, the growth for the first half of 2013-14 for the farm sector being 3.6 per cent.
Recently, the prime minister's Economic Advisory Council projected 4.8 per cent growth for agriculture in 2013-14, although skeptics do not agree with this projection. In comparison, agricultural growth last year was 1.9 per cent.
Healthy growth in agriculture sector will come as a shot in the arm for the ailing Indian economy. Robust agricultural growth is expected to contain inflation, support industry and services, and increase employment opportunities in rural India. Good performance of agriculture sector is also likely to drive industrial growth and consequently have a positive impact on services. It might ease pressure on government employment schemes as well.
Agriculture's contribution to the overall gross domestic product (GDP) has fallen from about 30 per cent in 1990/91 to about 15 per cent in 2011-12. Nonetheless, given that roughly half of India's workforce is engaged in agriculture, it remains the backbone of the Indian economy.
The industry remains cautiously optimistic and feels that the higher than expected growth in the second quarter of 2013-14 is an indication of revival in economy.
Secondly, the exports have been doing very well for the last 4-5 months and CAD is gradually coming down to the manageable level with imports, particularly the import of gold, displaying downward trend.
While agriculture sector and exports offer some cold comfort, the situation for auto market is alarming and unprecedented and calls for urgent special measures on the part of both the OEMs and the Government.
The problem faced by the members of automobile dealer community is that they do not have elbow room for cost cutting. While manufacturers have some leeway in cutting their costs, like recourse to lean manufacturing, temporary shutdown of the plant and retrenchment/layoff, automobile dealers cannot significantly play around with their cost structure. On the contrary, their marketing and inventory holding costs have gone up steeply due to fewer footfalls and sales, resulting in huge inventory build-up at automobile dealerships. It must be mentioned that the automobile dealers, dealing in passenger vehicles, are saddled with inventory worth over Rs. 20,000 crore. The situation is no better in the case of commercial vehicles.
The situation is assuming serious proportion. Not surprisingly, J D Power Asia Pacific in its Dealer Satisfaction Survey has brought forth an alarming finding that only 44% of the automobile dealers expect to make profit during the year 2012-13.
It is, somewhat, comforting that few manufacturers have already come up with measures extending support to their dealers in one form or the other, like interest free credit for inventory procurement, enhanced sales margins, incentives, etc. to tide over the current situation.
Since this is an unprecedented recession, we would request that OEMs may initiate special measures for improving the viability of their dealers, which is under severe stress due to acute recessionary conditions prevailing in the market for over 20 months.
While the automotive scenario may not be something to write home about, rest assured, we, in FADA council, are making earnest efforts to improve the viability and profitability of automobile dealer fraternity.
Hopefully, Auto Summit 2014 – FADA's 8th biennial event – scheduled for 7th & 8th February 2014 at New Delhi, which will bring various stakeholders, namely, the Government, the industry, management consultants & academia representing independent perspective and members of auto retail fraternity from across India and abroad on a common platform, will address key issues of concern to automobile dealers and come up with workable solutions in the interest of growth and development automotive business as a whole.
The Auto Summit is also an occasion to build and deepen relations with various stakeholders. I am happy to inform that FADA will be honouring Mr Ratan Tata and Dr Brijmohan Lal, the industry stalwarts in their own right, with Life Time Contribution Awards.
It is heartening to note that the programme of Auto Summit 2014 is shaping up very well. Mr Praful Patel, Hon'ble Union Minister of Heavy Industries has already consented to inaugurate and to deliver his inaugural address at the Auto Summit 2014. The confirmations from the leaders of eminence representing industry & allied businesses, renowned management gurus and members representing auto retail in other parts of the world are pouring in thick and fast.
I reiterate my appeal to my fellow dealers to register for the Auto Sumit 2014 in large numbers and participate overwhelmingly to make most of this unique opportunity.
Likewise, the preparations for Automotive Dealership Excellence Awards for the year 2013 (ADEA 2013) are progressing very well. I am gratified to note that the response in terms of entries for the awards is very good so far. As you are aware, the awards presentation ceremony for the 5th edition of ADEA has been scheduled, as a part of the programme of Auto Summit 2014, in the evening on 7th February 2014. ADEA is an opportunity for my fellow dealers to get recognized and rewarded for their excellence in various areas of dealership management and outstanding work in social & community welfare. Please come forward and send your nominations for the award, if you have not done so earlier, to showcase your outstanding performance & practices and to make the awards truly representative of excellence in auto retail and social & community work.
Look forward to your support in making Auto Summit 2014 and ADEA a grand success as in the past.
Please feel free to send your suggestions and inputs, if any.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Yours sincerely,
Mohan Himatsingka


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Traditional energy bars are often packed with sugar, which can cause a spike and a subsequent crash. These muffins are designed to provide sustainable energy that lasts through lunch, thanks to coconut oil, a healthy fat that's good for your brain, fiber-rich flaxseed and egg protein.
Makes one serving
1/4 cup ground flax
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut oil
1 egg
1 packet stevia
Mix all ingredients together in a mug and microwave for 50 seconds. Allow to cool to a safe temperature and enjoy!
*ALSO, after making this muffin a hundred times I figured out that you can add 1-2 tablespoons of milk(soy, almond, coconut, etc) and it won't be so dry and it will still cook up in less than two minutes in the microwave!
I blogged later about a different version of this muffin...Making it into carrot cake! SO good! Check out the post HERE!


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Let's start the week with some truly colourful pictures!
Some shoes that I like and thought would be quite funky for the summer but got told in no uncertain terms by my daughter that they are a no go. So they are here now ... And a beautiful and easy flower arrangement to finish off with.
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When you're buying a new car, you always walk into the dealership knowing how the dealer is being spiffed by Detroit (or Toyota City or ). So it's just as important to know what kind of deals major enterprise software suppliers are offering their dealers, your suppliers, especially as you get down to the end of a quarter as in this week, the last week of 2009's fourth calendar quarter.
For example, Microsoft Financing covers software, services and partner products. As with all financing of the channel by manufacturers - like GMAC by General Motors or GE Credit by General Electric - the idea is to shorten the sales process, and increase turnover. In retailing, the concept is described as "a fast nickel is better than a slow dime."
That's your company's nickel they want, so go into any deal negotiation well armed. With hard goods manufacturing, the usual idea is to move some overstocked parts, but that does not apply to software, of course. Instead, Microsoft has hard evidence that you buy more if the deal is financed; that's its motivation for Microsoft to be the bank. Of course, it's not just Microsoft. IBM gets 2 percent of its revenue but a much higher percentage of its profits from its Financing business.
There's an advantage to your business as well if financing a deal lets your CFO better utilize assets elsewhere or take advantage of tax credits this year that he or she could otherwise not fund. And it lets you package the whole IT need in one place, giving you in IT and the CFO a better view of the real true cost of ownership.
You can get a quick view of the way a software supplier is thinking of its business in a given quarter by looking at its promotions. On the Microsoft partner Web site this week, we see that the following deals expire December 31:
I'm not sure, but it looks like a possible good deal on some products that are likely to be replaced in 2010. My guess is that Microsoft is always promoting enterprise subscriptions.
Microsoft Financing is available in 15 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. But only official Microsoft large account resellers (LARs), enterprise software advisor (ESAs), systems integrator (SIs), and independent software vendors (ISV) offer Software License Financing, according to the Web site.
The deals are not the same everywhere and they end Thursday. But of course, as with car manufacturers, the deals will either get extended into next week or there will be new ones. Never pay sticker price.
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October 18, 2012 by admin in Vaccines with 68 Comments
A huge array of terrible effects have been attributed to Gardasil. They were predictable—and we're likely to see many more over the next few years. Here's why it could, and should, have been predicted.
As noted in Gardasil Destroys Girl's Ovaries: Research on Ovaries Never Considered, the BMJ has published the case report of a healthy 16-year-old Australian girl whose womanhood appears to have been stolen by Gardasil vaccinations. She became fully menopausal, her ovaries irrevocably shut down, without experiencing womanhood. That article focuses on the fact that Merck, Gardasil's developer, had to be aware of potential harm to ovaries and either hid research documenting it or simply didn't do it.
This article focuses on the how readily so many Gardasil disorders could—and should—have been predicted, simply by examining the known effects of two ingredients.
Continue Reading…http://gaia-health.com/gaia-blog/2012-10-18/gardasil-destroys-girls-ovaries-it-should-have-been-predicted/


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The next level is here! Enhance your skills. This is the second in a series of video training modules to be offered in the next year through the Calkins Media Video Certification Program, featuring award-winning presenter Drew Berry.
If you're not incorporating video into your online news coverage, you're missing out! According to recent research from the American Press Institute, audio and video add 30 percent more engagement from audiences while producing 81 percent more page views. Learn more about its importance and value by viewing this informational video.
The curriculum for Level Two Intermediate includes: --Shortcuts for shooting and editing that save you time without sacrificing quality --Writing techniques for video vs. print --Voice delivery for self-contained stories --Special editing techniques/options that enhance reporter "packages"
Pre-requisite: Participants must already know how to shoot quality video and edit basic stories on iMovie or Final Cut. Smartphones are required. You are also asked to bring a tripod to this session. (Inexpensive ones can be purchased.) PLEASE NOTE: iPhones are recommended for this training. The latest version of iMovie app as well as any other software must be updated and loaded onto your iPhone before arriving September 29. If using an Android phone and still interested in this session, please tell us the exact type and model (i.e., Samsung Galaxy S6) to be shared with the instructor. Android users must bring an iPad or a Mac laptop with them to the training session and must arrive one hour in advance of the scheduled start time in order to properly set up their devices.
In order to receive certification, participants must complete the full day of training on September 29, as well as finish follow up homework with the presenter. Completion of the follow up requirements must occur within two weeks of the training at a "Satisfactory" competence level to receive a certificate.
Please note: Additional modules will be offered for intermediate and advanced levels in the coming months. Students are not required to complete a lower level in order to advance to higher levels and they may begin at any level. Each satisfactory completion of a level will be recognized with certification.
$49 for PNA members. $99 for non-members. 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch included. Please indicate, when registering, if you have any special dietary needs. Payment requested upon registration; full refunds are only available for registrations canceled by Sept. 25. PLEASE NOTE: Space in this hands-on class is limited to the first 12 registrants. If, after registering, you are unable to attend, we kindly request that you cancel your registration at least 48 hours in advance to allow others the opportunity to participate. To register, email Kathleen Landis or phone her at 717-703-3012, by September 24. A confirmation will be emailed to pre-registered participants prior to the training with specific requirements and any additional directions for participation.
Recent participants of Level One training have said: "I loved how interactive it was. Drew also brought an energy to the class that made the interactivity engaging, but fun."
"Honestly, I think it was perfect."
"I liked that the training was very hands on and we actually made a video."
Presenter: Drew Berry Drew Berry is the Emmy Award-winning President and CEO of Drew Berry & Associates, LLC. He is a former television station Vice President & General Manager, Executive Producer for the ABC-TV owned and operated station in New York City,Director of News for the CBS-TV station in Philadelphia and manager or producer at stations in New Orleans, Baltimore, San Antonio and Austin, Texas. He was a producer for CNN in its infancy before being lured to the number one-ranked ABC television station in Philadelphia. He earned his two Emmy's in his management role at the CBS-TV station in Philadelphia.
Berry serves as an advisor to journalists and aspiring journalists across the country. He is frequently guest faculty leading discussions on management and leadership at universities. He also has been guest faculty teaching leadership at the Poynter Institute. Currently, he is a Visiting Professional in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University, Hampton, VA, where he is teaching media management.
Berry is an influential leader in the media industry. He recently accepted an invitation by Comcast/NBC Universal to be a member of a prestigious advisory council. He has been a trustee of the Scripps Howard Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the E.W. Scripps Company which owns multiple television stations, newspapers and online media operations. He has been chosen as screening judge for the prestigious duPoint Awards and a Commentary Judge for the National Journalism Awards. He exhibited his crisis management and strategic planning skills most recently with the National Association of Black Journalists, Inc. which resulted in a collaborative effort yielding positive results in the area of finance, programming and national office operations.
Among his many awards are a Congressional Achievement Award in recognition of business achievement, a Maryland Governor's Citation for business achievement, Service Above Self Award from the Rotary Club, Man of the Year A.M.E. Church, YMCA Adult Achiever of the Year, just to name a few.


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At work, he could feel unsettled, as extra demands are put upon him. Also, he may not continue to form part of a full accord with certain colleagues. However, it will be a case in knuckling down and concentrating on specific duties, and remaining wary of distractions and time-consuming trifles. Although great effort will be a need, impressive results can be still possible achieved. For Oxen keen to further their career or seeking work, September to early November may see interesting chances to pursue.
With many demands on his resources, the ox would be well advised to watch spending at this time and check the terms of any major transaction.
More positively, his personal life can bring him considerable pleasure and there will be opportunities to go to parties and other get-togethers and catch up with relations and friends he has not seen for some while. By sharing news and seeking the opinions of others (rather than keeping his thoughts to himself), he could take advantage of the advice and generosity of another person. For some oxen, romance can also add excitement to this time. August and December are likely to see numerous social and domestic activity.
Overall, the Goat year will have had its awkward moments, but the ox is a realist and by adapting and doing his best, he will still have learned and accomplished a great deal during it.
The year of the Monkey starts on 8 February is capable of being an interesting one for the Ox. Regardless of the fact that he will have reservations about the speed of certain developments, voluminous of his plans will draw up well and some good opportunities will come his way.
The Ox is always keen to develop his knowledge and skills and the Monkey year will encourage this. Whether in his work or his personal interests, if he is given the opportunity to train or can undertake personal study and research, he will find his time well spent. Professional and personal development can be rewarding this year and this is an area all oxen would done well to consider.
At work, aspects are also encouraging. The Ox should still expect some volatility. A lot can happen quickly, sometimes too quickly for the Ox's liking, but by making the best use of the opportunities that open up, he can further his position and use his strengths to benefit.
This also applies to oxen who feel unfulfilled in their present position and those seeking work. By keeping alert for openings, they could identify a new and sometimes very different position which offers the innovative challenge they desire. They do, though, need to be swift in making their application and could help their prospects by learning more about the duties involved and so be better developed for the interview. In the Monkey year, initiative, purpose and going that one step further can tell the difference. April, May, September and November could see important advances.
Also, if at any time the Ox should be offered training, or the chance to deputize for someone or become involved in a new initiative, he should seize the opportunity. This is quite a year which rewards commitment.
Progress made at work will lead to countless oxen in increasing their income and as a result many will proceed with plans they have long had in mind, including updating equipment and improving their home. When considering purchases, the Ox's thoroughness can lead to some useful acquisitions. Also, if he is in a position to predict the future, this too can be helpful.
Being conscientious, ox drives himself hard, and, throughout the year it is critical he allows himself a respite and sets time aside for pursuits he enjoys. The Monkey year encourages trying the unfamiliar, and whenever the ox hears of something that intrigues him or is built on an idea, he should follow up. If he can involve those close to him, this can often add meaning to the activity. In the Monkey year, the box has to be receptive to what is available and allow time for some well-deserved leisure.
The Ox is selective in his socializing and can be reserved until he knows someone well. However, in the Monkey year some curious social opportunities can arise and he would be well advised to take up any that appeal to him. The Monkey year favours participation. April, June, August and December will see the most shared activity.
For Oxen enjoying romance or those who meets someone new, during the course of the year, the relationship is such as to strengthen steadily. Oxen do anything to take their time to matters of love and affection.
The Monkey year is a fast-paced one, however, and in the Ox's home life some matters may arise which require swift attention. These can include decisions the ox or another family member may have. Frank discussion will be helpful in determining the best way forward. In addition, some plans for the home could move ahead as the right opportunity suddenly arises. A lot can happen quickly this year and while this may not suit the Ox's character. Improvements can often result.
Throughout the year, a great deal of pleasure can be had by sharing interests and enjoying time with loved ones. Here the thoughtfulness of many oxen can add a special ingredient to home life. August and December could be eventful months and give birth to some surprise occasions or travel opportunities.
Despite the fact that the Ox may not always feel at ease with the fast pace of the Monkey year, he can win a lot from it. In his work, this is a huge time to add to skills, and this can have considerable value later on. Developing respective interests can also be satisfying. Throughout the year, the ox will value the support of those around him and his thoughtful approach will be evaluated. This will be a busy year, but personally and professionally a rewarding one. It is a period for sizing (and enjoying) the moment.
The Metal Ox
The Metal Ox possesses great resolve and is willing to work long and hard for what he wants. However, despite his best endeavours, his progress in recent times may have been muted. While the Monkey year will bring its challenges, it is a more positive one for him and will see him enjoying some worthy successes.
For any Metal Ox who may start the year feeling discontented, now provides an opportunity to focus on the present rather than feel fettered by what has gone before. To help, these Metal Oxen should set themselves some goals to work towards. With purpose, and their considerable Metal Ox resolve, they will find a lot can become feasible this year, but the initiative does rest with them.
The Metal Ox's work situation can lead to some interesting opportunities, especially for those metal oxen who feel they have not meant making extensive use of their potential recently. With the expertise the Metal Ox has built up, not only can he be influential in his workplace but, as specific situations arise or positions fall vacant, he will often have the skills needed to advance his career and reap the rewards of his loyalty and commitment. April to early June, September and November could see significant advances, despite the fact that whenever the Metal Ox sees an opening, he should be quick to show interest.
For Metal Oxen who feel there is a lack of suitable opportunities where they are, as well as those seeking work, again the monkey year can hold encouraging – and surprising – progresses. By keeping alert for openings and talking to friends and contacts, these metal oxen could be alerted to companies looking forward to receiving recruiting or advised of any opening worth reckoning. Resolve and persistence can yield meaningful results this year.
Monkey years also favour enterprise and some Metal Oxen may be taken to become self-employed or figure out a way to put an interest or skill to profitable use. The Monkey year is full of possibility.
Advance at work can help financially and many Metal Oxen will enjoy a rise in income over the year. Some will also have the advantage of the receipt of an additional sum. However, the Metal Ox does need to budget well, ideally setting funds aside for exact requirements. With appropriate planning, not only will he be satisfied with his decisions but he could also benefit from some favourable purchasing opportunities. On quite a few occasions, this year, he will delight in some luck.
The Monkey year will also bring encouraging developments in his personal interests. Some Metal Oxen will have ideas or projects that will particularly enthuse them, and by setting time aside for these, they will not only enjoy what they do but also the way their activities promote. With this being a year of opportunity, some may be tempted by a fresh pursuit or choose to join an active group or support a cause. This is a time to be receptive to what is available and to develop ideas and skills.
Some of Metal Ox's activities can have a decent social element and over the year he will have the chance to pass time with those who are like-minded. However, there also are some metal oxen who like to be themselves to themselves. These Metal Oxen should be careful not to become too insular. Going out and participating in what is happening around them can do them a lot of good and the Monkey year will offer a variety of attractions. Reserved Metal Ox, please take note and get some forward to embracing the spirit of this noteworthy year. For socializing, April, June, August and December could be operational months.
Assorted Metal Oxen do enjoy the close and enduring friendship of those they have been recognized for a great many years and over the year one of these faithful friends could seek advice on a delicate matter. Not only will they welcome the support and suggestions the Metal Ox may offer, but his words may become of more value than he may realize. Once again this year, there will be quite a few who value the Metal Ox's level-headed approach.
Metal Ox's home life will see much activity. Not only will the Metal Ox himself his plans he is desirous to perform, but both he and his loved ones could face worker choices which impact on established routines. At such times, it is important that the metal box is forthcoming and discusses his views. With clever dialogue, better decisions can be made and some plans (including a practical nature) more easily advanced. This is a year favouring joint effort.
With the Metal Ox and other family members likely to be leading hectic lifestyles, it is just as essential that time is set aside for shared interests and taking advantage of what is available locally. In addition, many a Metal Ox home will have a special occasion to commemorate, often occurring in the late summer. The Metal Ox will also delight in the travel opportunities the year brings.
In general, the Year of the Monkey holds enormous promise for the Metal Ox but it is a chance to be focused and involved. In both his work and personal interests, there will be the chance to further ideas and skills. The Metal Ox will have the support of the support of those close to him, regardless of the fact that to fully benefit he needs to be informative as well as watch his sometimes go-it-alone tendencies. He does, though, have much in his favour this year and his resolve, experience and initiative can deliver useful results.
Tip for the Year
Act on your objectives and work purposefully towards them. With firm intent and your skills and experience, you can accomplish a great deal. Also, preserve time for your loved ones and personal interests. If you keep your lifestyle in balance, you can make this a gratifying year.
The Water Ox
The Water Ox will have seen a great deal happen in recent years and in this one can look forward to receiving receiving reaping some perhaps overdue rewards. This can be a progressive year. However, to obtain the best from it, the Water Ox needs to set his plans in motion and believe in himself. With determination, he can make this a momentous time.
One area which will see considerable activity will be the Water Ox's work situation. Water Oxen following a particular career will often have the opportunity to learn about other aspects of their work. By taking advantage of what is offered, including training, they will find their new knowledge not only helping their current role but often preparing them for promotion. This is a year favouring self-development and water oxen who feels their career has stalled recently will come out it back on track, maybe in a new and more fulfilling position.
For water oxen who are hoping for a more substantial career move or seeking employment, again the monkey year can open up significant possibilities. By widening the scope of what they are prepared to think, many of these water oxen could secure a position which offers the challenge they have needed. April to early June, September and November could see encouraging progresses, but such is the nature of the year that events could move surprisingly swiftly at any time.
Water Ox's respective interests are also favourably accepted and he will be keen to take his knowledge and skills further. Whether he prefers creative, practical or sporting pursuits, by looking to extend what he does, he will derive increasing pleasure from what he is in a position to come to. If he can join others, this can be added to the fun. This can be an inspiring year and any water oxen who start the year dissatisfied could find an extra interest the tonic they need.
Plentiful water oxen can look forward to a financial improvement this year, often from an increase in income, but perhaps also from a gift or other source. However, in view of his commitments and plans, the Water Ox will need in order to manage his finances with care, ideally setting aside funds for specific requirements. With discipline, though, he will be thrilled with what he is done.
The Monkey year will tempt many water oxen to travel and they will delight in some of the places they visit, especially if these are linked to their interests or exciting in themselves. In addition, there could be local events to participate in. By taking advantage of the opportunities that come his way, the Water Ox will enjoy his travelling over the year.
Many of his activities will also have a beneficial social element, and while it can sometimes take the Water Ox some time to feel at ease with other people, he will enjoy a good rapport with some of those he meets during the year. For any water ox who is alone and perhaps nursing recent hurt, new friends and perhaps a modern romance can restore the sparkle that has been absent from their life. April, June, August and December could see the most communal opportunities.
Water Ox's home life will see considerable activity over the year and some Water Ox homes will undergo quite a transformation. A little water oxen may take advantage of an opportunity to move to more suitable accommodation. With such a lot happening, effective communication will be critical. With flexibility and co-operation, though, this can be a domestically active but, be pleasing year.
Overall, the Monkey year is filled with possibility, but to realize his ambitions, the water ox has to be the engine. With initiative and determination, however, his accomplishments can be weighty. At work, new skills and duties will aid his development, while time spent on personal interests can be rewarding, with new ideas and knowledge often developing in an inspiring manner. In so many areas of the Water Ox's life, this is a year for moving forward. On a subjective level, he will be supported by those around him, and if he is communicative with his thoughts, he will find that significant advances can often be set in motion. This year the talents and personal qualities of the Water Ox can reward him well.
Tip for the Year
Seize any chances to add to your skills, knowledge and experience. This can assist in your current situation as well as increase your options for later. Also, enjoy spending time with your loved ones. Joint pursuits can bring immense pleasure and lead to more support.
The Wood Ox
With wood as his element, the Wood Ox is eminently achievable and also aware that he is under an obligation to provide to reach some of his goals. In the Monkey year, events can assist in some surprising ways. This will be a fortunate year for him and almost all areas of his life will see encouraging developments.
Key among these will be working. Being conscientious and having shown commitment for some time now, the Wood Ox may find himself being upgraded for greater duties. This could be through training or the chance to assume additional responsibilities. By taking maximum advantage of what arises, the Wood Ox will be excellently placed to benefit when other opportunities become available. This is a year to prove himself and look forward to moving forward.
Numerous Wood Oxen will take on a greater role with their present employer, but should the Wood Ox feel that his career could benefit from a move elsewhere, he should keep alert for openings as well as talk to contacts in his industry. As a consequence, he could find himself head-hunted, or recommended for a position, or ideally qualified for a particular vacancy.
Aspects are also promising for Wood Oxen seeking work. When these Wood Oxen detect an opening, they will believe that it is advantageous to know the actual duties involved so they can stress their suitability for the role. In this monkey year, extra effort will be viewed as a lot. Also, as many Wood Oxen will find, once a position is attained. It can quickly need to be based on. April to early June, September and November could see significant advances, but opportunities need to be seized quickly throughout the year. Work-wise, these can be momentous times for the Wood Ox.
With his sense of commitment, the Wood Ox puts a lot of energy into his activities and during the year it is essential he maintains a respectable lifestyle balance, including being allowed his personal interests. Those that offer him the chance of additional exercise and/or takes him out of doors could arise out of distinct benefit. The functional nature of assorted wood oxen will come to the fore this year as they become intrigued by unusual subjects, focus on a particular project or to further their knowledge in some way, and they can find their interests of great value.
Progress made at work will increase the income of abundant wood oxen and some may find supplementary work or an enterprising idea of helping their situation as well. However, the Wood Ox will be required to cover his many commitments as well as set sufficient funds aside for plans and possible deposits. The more thoroughly he manages his situation, the better he will fare. Also, if entering into a fresh agreement, he needs to talk to check the implications and draw on the expertise of others. The Wood Ox may always want to take action independently, but the advice of experienced family members or professionals can often help and reassure him.
While the Wood Ox's outgoings will be considerable, he should try to allow for a holiday at some time during the year. Some Wood Oxen may decide to arrange this at the last moment and so take advantage of some very nice offers. Whatever he does, the conscientious Wood Ox can benefit from a break. June and August could see fine travel possibilities, including some that arise by chance or at short notice.
The Wood Ox will also find himself in demand on a societal level. Over the years, he will have established a tight social circle and several times. This year there could be exceptional occasions in store. Wood Ox's friends will often be glad of his support and his dependable nature. April, June, August and December could see considerable social activity. The Wood Ox's work and interests can also lead to meeting new people, and any Wood Ox who is alone or who moves to a new situation over the course of the year will find that some people he meets now could prove helpful in the near future. The unattached in particular can find this monkey year surprising and delighting them.
Domestic life will be hectic and, especially for Wood Oxen with a partner, eventful too. There will be home improvements and supplemental plans to undertake, as well as some problems and repairs to address. Once started, projects can improve in sensational ways, with the Wood Ox's inventiveness and practical nature to the fore. Shared interests can also add to the fun of this action and lively monkey year.
Some Wood Oxen may also start a family, while those who become parents will delight in (and occasionally despair over) the activities of their baby or young child. Domestically, as in so many other respects, the monkey year will bring some extraordinary times.
In general, the aspects are favourable for the Wood Ox this year. Personal development is encouraged and at work the Wood Ox may reap substantial benefits from the opportunities that are yet before him. He will have to be enthusiastic and ready to respond swiftly, but what he accomplishes now can prepare him for future success. The potential value of the present time should not be underestimated.
Tip for the Year
Build on your capabilities. What you undertake now can help you both in the present and the future. Also, ensure your lifestyle is balanced: set time aside to enjoy with your loved ones as well as to proceed with peculiar interests.
The Fire Ox
The Monkey year has a certain vibrancy about it. It encourages activity, involvement and effort, and while the Fire Ox may sometimes be surprised by what happens during it, a lot can work out in his favour. However, to benefit fully, he will be necessary in order to adapt. He may have thought a lot about the longer term and what he would like to see happen, but, as the saying reminds us, 'There are numerous routes to the top.' New routes will open up for numerous fire Oxen this year.
Throughout the year of the Fire Ox will rely on the support and friendship of many of those around him. By being honest with his thoughts and feelings, he will find they can often help and reassure one another and create some moral bonds. In addition, he could have an opportunity to assist a dear friend with what could be a delicate personal matter. Here his thoughtfulness and care will be a lot appreciated. Also, there will be much fun to be adopted had during the year. Whether partying, playing sport, undertaking additional outdoor activities or following other pursuits, the Fire Ox will have countless opportunities to build on himself. And, as with so much this year, the greater his involvement, the more he can be available at the present time.
This is also applicable to the numerous fire oxen who will experience a change this year, whether moving to a separate place of education or work or changing location entirely. By taking advantage of the opportunities that are available to them rather than remaining to inward-looking, these Fire Oxen can promote their interests, discover new activities and meet and befriend others. On a subjective level, the monkey year has significant potential. Late April, June, August to mid-September and December could be particularly lively months and the second half of the year will generally be busier than the first.
For some Fire Oxen, the year will have romantic possibilities as well, with a chance meeting often becoming more consequential as the year develops.
Despite the fact that the Fire Ox likes to retain a certain independence and may not always be fully in accord with certain family members, he will value their support during the year. When thinking choices or experiencing change, he should talk over his views and feelings and pay attention to the advice offered. That way, any anxieties he may have can also be considerably eased.
The Monkey year can also have its surprises, including travel opportunities. For some Fire Oxen, there could be the chance to exploit the holiday with others or to visit a place of interest or a special attraction. The spontaneity and buzz of the Monkey year will lead to a fire Oxen enjoying occasions that just appear to be happening, especially in late summer.
The Fire Ox should also make good use of limited resources, as these can also help him learn more out of the present time.
The majority of Fire Oxen will reach an important juncture in their schooling this year. There will be exams to be prepared for, coursework and projects to complete and original subjects to learn. The demands will be considerable and these fire Oxen need to remain organized. By working consistently and focusing on what has to be done, many can make fair headway and gain qualifications they can build on in the future. Supplemental study possibilities can also open up some of the more unexpected developments of the year may benefit the Fire Ox in decisive ways.
For Fire Oxen of work, there are also encouraging developments in store. For those set forth in a position, there could be the chance to undertake diverse duties or transfer to another role. Regardless of the fact that these five oxen may feel daunted by what is required of them, if they apply themselves, they can gain experience in another area and widen their prospects for the future. This is rather a year to embrace opportunities.
Fire Oxen seeking work will find that by actively pursuing vacancies and showing initiative, they can gain that all-important foothold. While some positions they are offered may be the most stimulating, once these Fire Oxen have proved their reliability, greater responsibilities can (often quickly) follow on. April to early June, September and November could be months of possibility.
Personal interests can also develop in an inspiring manner and in many cases lead to inventive possibilities. Diverse interests could also have future value. In so many respects, the developments of this year will have longer-term benefits for the Fire Ox.
With a lively social life and many interests, he will, however, is necessary in order to manage his finances carefully. His disciplined nature will help, however, and if he is able to keep control over his spending, he will be able to do a surprising amount. Any Fire Oxen who enter into sizeable agreements this year should also check the details carefully and seek professional advice if necessary. The more thorough they are, the better.
Overall, the Year of the Monkey can be a fine and fascinating one for the Fire Ox. It will require effort, but what he learns now can be meaningful in terms of his onward progress. And regardless of the fact that the Fire Ox values his independence, liaising with others can help him get more from the year as well as enrich his life. This can be a big year for him, but it requires commitment and involvement.
Tip for the Year
Make the most of the opportunities that arise this year, whether in your studies, work or personal interests. Even if these are different from what you anticipated, unexpected benefits can often follow on. The year is filled with possibility.
The Earth Ox
The Earth Ox has a conscientious and diligent nature and when he starts something, He is there seen through. During the Monkey year, he can look forward to receiving accomplishing a good deal.
To get the most from the year, as it starts he should consider what he would like to do over the next 12 months. Dialogue with others can be especially advantageous, and in some instances. Plans can quickly take shape.
One area that will be particularly satisfying is the Earth Ox's interests. As well as continuing with activities he enjoys, he could set himself some additional challenges, possibly learning or improving a skill, putting an interest to actual use or starting something completely different. Some Earth Oxen may be just trying to write about their interests, either online or for possible publication. Over the year, many will delight in the way they can be done talents. Also, if there are special exhibitions or interest-related events that the Earth Ox would want to be present at, he should consider going. The Monkey year can open up a world of opportunities.
For Earth Oxen who are alone and who desire more contact with others, being the ones who have experienced some personal upset in contemporary times, it would be worth, investigating what local activities are available. Whether joining a local group, enrolling on a course or participating more in their community, they can find their involvement making a tangible difference to their lives.
Of many of the Earth Ox's activities, he will be thankful for the support of others, and his social life is favourably affected. Community activities can be particularly enjoyable and there will also be the chance to react to diverse people. Despite the fact that some earth oxen can be reserved for individuals, they can win a lot from this year by opening up more and engaging with others. April, June, late July to early September and December could see the most collective activity.
The Monkey year can also bring helpful travel opportunities. Not only should the Earth Ox keep alert for attractive offers, but if there is a unique place he is desirous to visit, he should make enquiries and check what is possible. As with so much this year, once he starts to follow up his ideas, chance can play a helpful part. The Monkey year can also bring surprises in the form of some quickly arranged visits, unexpected invitations to stay with others or surprise weekends away. Monkey years are so full of possibility.
With the dynamic nature of the year, the Earth Ox's outgoings will be considerable, however, and he would done well to keep a vigilant watch on spending and budget ahead of plans and requirements. Here his discipline will be a terrific asset. He will have to be meticulous when dealing with paperwork and check anything that is unclear or unsatisfactory. Otherwise he could find himself embroiled in protracted bureaucracy. With all forms of monetary and paperwork, concentrated attention is advised this year.
Earth Ox's home life, however, can be a cause of considerable pleasure. Once more he will very much enjoy the way he is located in a position to divert his thoughts into reality, and over the course of the year notable improvements will be made and additional purchases add to the comfort and energy-efficiency of sundry an Earth Ox home.
There will also be family occasions for the Earth Ox to enjoy. He may particularly appreciate spending time with people who live some distance away. In addition, he will follow the activities of family members with fond interest. Younger relations may often be grateful for his advice and support and may reciprocate by offering technical or other expertise. In this motivating year, the support, goodwill and affection of family members will mean a great deal to the Earth Ox, as well as enable many of his plans to proceed smoothly.
The Monkey year is part of possibility for the Earth Ox and by following through his ideas (and sharing these with others). He can provoke a great deal. There will be part of luck in the year. Problems can, however, still arise. If affected, it is imperative the Earth Ox talks to others, especially those trained to advise. This is not the time to preserve his concerns to himself. Overall, though, this can be a constructive year for him. His domestic and social life and personal interests can all prove rewarding. Travel, too, can be delightful – and there could be some pleasant surprises in store as well.
Tip for the Year
Spend time enjoying and promoting your interests. What you do here now cannot only be satisfying but often lead to additional possibilities. Also, value your relations with others and make sure to share your thoughts and ideas. With the support of others, you can provoke a great deal.
Famous Oxen
Lily Allen, Hans Christian Andersen, Gemma Arterton, Johann Sebastian Bach, David Blaine, Napoleon Bonaparte, Albert Camus, Jim Carrey, Charlie Chaplin, George Clooney, Harlan Coben, Bill Cosby, Diana, Princess of Wales, Marlene Dietrich, Walt Disney, Patrick Duffy, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Jane Fonda, Edward Fox, Michael J. Fox, Peter Gabriel, Gal Gadot, Elizabeth George, Richard Gere, Ricky Gervais, William Hague, Handel, King Harald V of Norway, Adolf Hitler, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Billy Joel, former King Juan Carlos of Spain, Tony Keith, Anna Kendrick, John Key, B. B. King, Keira Knightley, Mark Knopfler, Burt Lancaster, Bruno Mars, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Chloë Montez, Kate Moss, Carey Mulligan, Eddie Murphy, Jack Nicholson, Leslie Nielsen, Bill Nighy, Barack Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow, Oscar Peterson, Lionel Richie, Wayne Rooney, Nico Rosberg, Tim Roth, Rubens, Meg Ryan, Amanda Seyfried, Jean Sibelius, Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep, Lady Thatcher, Scott F. Turow, Vincent van Gogh, Sigourney Weaver, the Duke of Wellington, Arsène Wenger, Pharrell Williams, W. B. Yeats.


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We went out to Randolph AFB this morning, and we saw lots of things. Things that looked like this:
Yes, mean-looking things. And sleek things. And absolutely big things, utterly sublime and breathtaking.
We also saw the coolest F-16 ever to split the air on this planet.
And the mark of possibly the most dangerous Punisher fan around.
And we saw a bit of history, too, in the form of the quintessential bomber of World War II.
And we saw a few more historical bombers, one of which could not be outdone in the patriotism department.
And above all, it was perfect weather. Cool in the morning, clear, warming into the afternoon, and nothing to block your view of aviation prowess.
It was a good day.


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Finally took my No.4 T to the range today for the first time since moving to SC from NJ a few years ago, and joining a club with a 300 yd. range.
5 shots on the "sight in" range at 70 yds. showed no scope changes needed since last Zero at 100 yds. in NJ, in 2004.
Went over to the 300 yd. range to try to "ring the gong" on the berm.
Stupid me left my No. 32 scope book & .303 trajectory chart at home, so it took 10 rounds to get the gong ringing (without a spotter).
The old T is as good as it ever was! Sure is FUN to shoot, when they don't shoot back.
All in all, a good, unusually cool day in SC.