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Politician Dishonors War Dead On Memorial Day
posted May 28, 2007
This is Memorial Day, 2007, the last day of a three-day weekend that America sets aside every year to honor its war dead and its war veterans.
We here in America carry this out with speeches and ceremonies and the playing of Taps at our cemeteries. We hold festive entertainments with patriotic music and songs.
This general celebration, which includes a lot of flag waving and displays of Old Glory in front of our homes and along our streets, is the centerpiece and purpose of this three-day weekend.
Beyond that it's all about fun gatherings of families and friends, eating and drinking and being merry, watching sporting events, traveling or just hanging loose and enjoying the freedom of a holiday.
As a combat veteran of the Vietnam War and as a person who hates needless war, warmongering and phony displays of patriotism, I despise Memorial Day because America does not truly honor her war dead, but dishonors them.
The only way to truly honor our war dead and those that have fought in our wars would be to tell the truth about why they died and why they fought and why there must come a day - in honor of them - when we must put a stop to needless war and the killing and maiming, the ruining of lives and the heartbreak and suffering that comes from it.
The last time an American soldier died or fought for our freedom was World War II. That is the plain fact and the plain truth. To say that any soldier since World War II fought or gave up his life in order that we might enjoy our freedom is a horrible mistake in reasoning.
It is a horrible mistake because it is not just a mistake but a mistake that perpetuates and promotes our insatiable appetite for needless war and needless death and suffering under the guise that it was all for the cause of freedom.
No, it wasn't. Every soldier that has died or fought under the American flag since World War II has done it because of the immoral and wrong-headed policies of our presidents and government leaders, backed by the ignorant and phony patriotism of the masses…those same masses that still believe even to this day that each one of our war dead gave up their lives for our freedom.
No, they didn't. They gave up their lives because they were soldiers doing their duty. Soldiers don't give up their lives or fight for our freedom. They give up their lives because of their duty as soldiers to follow orders…orders that come down from the commander-in-chief and government leaders, backed by the ignorant and phony patriotic masses, and which don't have a thing in the world to do with freedom.
It is understandable why the people believe that our war dead died for our freedom. They want to believe it. They want to believe that our soldiers didn't die in vain but for the great and noble cause of freedom. They need to believe it because it would be too shocking and hateful to their senses to consider the possibility that they all fought and died for nothing.
One can only imagine how much harder it would be for the masses to believe that they themselves must share a part of the blame for our soldiers dying for nothing.
And yet, that is the fact and the plain truth. We dishonor our war dead and call for more of the same every Memorial Day when we sing praises to the lie while the truth lies moldering in the graves of our national cemeteries marked by the many lines of flag fluttering headstones that hear nothing, not even the sound of Taps.
It would do true honor to our war dead if we marked these Memorial Day celebrations with truthful observations and vows that we will go forth and put a stop to these needless deaths caused by these needless wars and that we will now take up the fight for peace and try to make it up to them as much as we can.
Right now, this Memorial Day, 2007, while we are engaged in an illegal and unjust war of our own making in Iraq under the same old guise of freedom that we've been using to make war for more than a half-century, would be a good day to stand up for our war dead who cannot stand up for themselves and say to the president, the government leaders and the mindless masses -we, here and now, declare war on needless war from this time forward.
Never again will we stand idly by while our young are sent off to kill and die for nothing more than for the lying vanity, misguided policies and phony patriotism of our presidents and government leaders backed by the ignorant, rolling thunder of our flag waving masses.
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Shobhaa De tweets a pun to the Mumbai Police, they respond with a stern message
Columnist, author and infamous Twitter celebrity Shobhaa De made a gaff on Twitter, yet again.
De posted a picture of a hefty policeman sitting on a chair with the tag line 'Heavy police Bandobast in Mumbai today!' The 'Bandobast' was in reference to the BMC elections happening in Mumbai on 21 February 2017.
Heavy police bandobast in Mumbai today! pic.twitter.com/sY0H3xzXl3
— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) February 21, 2017
Not only did the tweet go viral a few mins after she put it out, many Twitter users also called her out on her fat shamming. Though, she had not tagged Mumbai police in the post, she received a reply from them which said, 'We love puns too Ms De but this one is totally misplaced. Uniform/official not ours. We expect better from responsible citizens like you.'
We love puns too Ms De but this one is totally imisplaced. Uniform/official not ours. We expect better from responsible citizens like you. https://t.co/OcKOoHO5bX — Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) February 21, 2017
The Mumbai Police's twitter account is known for making fun puns.
(Also Read: From weed to creepy photos: Mumbai police's pun-filled tweets take Twitter by storm)
This is not the first time the famous columnist has put her foot in her mouth. She had tried to advice Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj to 'tweet less', which had left many upset with some suggesting Ms De to follow the same 'resolution.' In August last year she tweeted about the Rio Olympics.
"Goal of Team India at the Olympics: Rio jao, selfies lo, khaali haat wapas aao (Go to Rio, click selfies, return home empty handed). What a waste of money and opportunity," she wrote. De was heavily trolled on Twitter for the same.
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You want to start by laying your insulation on flat surface. If it is contoured insulation, such as Fullback for vinyl, lay the panel down so the flat back of the insulation is facing upward. Use a long-bladed utility knife with the blade extended all the way out, cutting at an aggressive angle through the insulation. This makes for a nice, clean cut.
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Sister Margaret Hohman: An Interview
"I don't have much time," she said with emphasis. Sister Margaret Hohman was not talking about her ninety-three plus years but about all she had to do — checking to be sure all absentee ballots were distributed, getting together the magazines she takes to the jail, checking funds related to her ministry and preparing her bi-monthly prayer service for women she visits in the jail." As you read Margaret's story, it becomes apparent that the social justice fire that burns within her, had its beginning early in her life. Read more.


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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European markets edged higher Monday, helped by gains from airlines and the technology sector and a positive open on Wall Street, though upside was limited by telecom stocks after Deutsche Telekom lowered its 2007 earnings guidance.
The German DAX Xetra 30 index (1876534) closed up 0.5% at 6,726.01 as Deutsche Telekom shares declined 4% in the index.
Deutsche Telekom DT (555750) said that a tough competitive environment and recent changes in foreign exchange rates mean it now expects to report earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of 19 billion euros in 2007, down from a previous forecast range of 19.7 billion euros to 20.2 billion euros.
It also said sales will be weaker than expected in 2006. It expects to report revenue of 61.3 billion euros ($79.2 billion) from an earlier range of 61.5 billion euros to 62.1 billion euros. See full story.
Of sector peers, France Telecom FTE, -0.15% (013330) lost 0.9% and Telecom Italia TI, +6.88% declined 1.5%.
The French CAC-40 index (1804546) added 0.7% at 5,619.70 and the U.K. FTSE 100 index (UKX) edged up 0.2% to 6,239.90.
The pan-European Dow Jones Stoxx 600 index (SXXP) rose 0.3% at 373.33 as telecom shares lost 0.6% in that index.
European markets got a further slight lift from a positive open on Wall Street, as a string of $1 billion-plus deals helped lift sentiment, though caution over the Federal Reserve's two-day interest rate meeting this week capped gains. See Market Snapshot.
In one of the deals in focus U.K. financial-services group Prudential Plc (PRU) agreed to sell Egg Banking to Citigroup Inc. C, +2.96% for 575 million pounds ($1.13 billion), subject to any change in net asset value before completion. See full story.
Shares in Prudential climbed as much as 3.6% after the announcement before closing down 0.6%.
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UBS upgraded Lufthansa to buy and reiterated its buy recommendation on Air France-KLM, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways BAB, -0.27% (BAY).
Shares in British Airways rose 2.8% as cabin crew called off a strike after reaching a last-minute deal on pay and sickness leave with the company. See full story.
Italian carrier Alitalia (AZA) warned that its loss for 2006 will be wider than expected. Shares in the airline rose 1.9% as a deadline for expressions of interests neared. See full story.
Airlines were also in focus in the U.S. after the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. Airways Group Inc. LCC, -0.52% is prepared to add a $1 billion cash sweetener to its offer to acquire Delta Air Lines Inc. DALRQ The newspaper said U.S. Airways could lift its hostile takeover offer to $10.8 billion in cash and stock.
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Turning to earnings, shares of German chipmaker Infineon Technologies IFX, +4.29% (623100) rose 0.9% after the company said it swung to a fiscal first-quarter net profit of 120 million euros, from a loss of 183 million euros in the year-ago quarter. Revenue for the period ending Dec. 31 rose 27% to 2.13 billion euros.
Infineon said revenue excluding memory-chip division Qimonda, which it spun-off in late 2006, fell 4% to 958 million euros. Infineon said it expects revenue and earnings before interest and taxes for its businesses excluding Qimonda to remain at least flat in the second quarter compared to the first. See full story.
The firm added that restructuring charges related to its loss of business following the insolvency of BenQ mobile's German subsidiary will now be recorded in the second quarter, rather than the first. These charges will, however, be significantly lower than the 30 million euros originally anticipated.
Andrew Griffin, an analyst at Merrill Lynch said a reference to its communications division's strong momentum in winning new business lends weight to the belief that Infineon has won the contract for the main wireless chipset in Apple Inc's AAPL, -0.22% eagerly awaited iPhone.
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Former Beaver and Current Bengal Added to Pro Bowl Roster
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The Cincinnati Bengals have announced that wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, formerly Chad Johnson of Oregon State, has been added to the AFC's Pro Bowl team.
It's the sixth time Ochocinco has made the Pro Bowl. He replaces the injured Wes Welker of New England. Ochocinco was the second alternate, but first alternate Randy Moss of New England is also hurt.
As a ninth-year pro, Ochocinco led the Bengals with 72 receptions, 1,047 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Known then as Johnson, he helped the Beavers in his only season in Corvallis to the 2000 Fiesta Bowl title and co-Pac-10 Championship. Ochocinco joins former OSU standout running back Steven Jackson (see news release here) on the Pro Bowl roster.
The game is scheduled Jan. 31 in Miami.
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Aesthetic dark wood furniture for classy interiors
There is some class in dark wood furniture, so almost always contribute to the aesthetic beauty and the ratio of a house. Whether dining tables, coffee tables, dressers, televisions, beds and nightstands can bring dark wood furniture much emphasis on the look of a room. Mention added warmth and comfort of a room, not the variety that is available for the use of dark wood design. In some cases, you can go ahead with knobs, handles and brass plates, polished or matte to create this exquisite appearance, which can rarely be matched by any other material.
Dark wood furniture we can use the space in a room to improve, with warm tones, rich and beautiful to look at, not to mention the rustic and rough charm that is added by the solids. tinted teak, for example, with darker shades, oak, cherry or mahogany, everyone can give this exquisite charm, beauty can offer any environment by matching the classic and modern interiors. Want to go to the dresser, the server table, buffet or library, dark wood is an excellent choice. Dressing complemented with space and minds and functional levels of leather saddles could be a great addition to any home.
Dark wood furniture includes not only tables seating 8 elegant restaurants and stylish, but consoles and sideboards that can provide plenty of storage space for the display elements, dishes, porcelain and wine bottles also available. If you like looking solid wood, you can also go for chairs for dining on one side and a single bank on the other side. The dark wood is very easy to maintain and all you really need to do, do your nails will once every 6 months. They take a long time, often for generations, especially if the wood is well seasoned. Although a bit on the heavy side, they are durable and fill a home with his presence and charm. square full and furniture circular cutting can be performed with equal ease.
A great advantage with dark wood furniture, the scope of craftsmanship. elegant design and ornate carvings are assigned to mahogany, cherry or oak. You can also dark wood for elegant coffee tables or corner brackets used with drawers. These can be nicely complemented by a lampshade, vase of flowers or a green plant. The dark wood is also ideal for rooms where you go for beds with high headboards, platform beds and beds with storage space. Near wood grain and high can also be very durable, resistant to moisture or salt in the air can cause damage. There are also species of dark wood, enamel pot and can be an elegant addition to your home office addition. executive office bring some elegance, while around him to design a space, while ensuring that there is plenty of storage space available.
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No matter how old we are and what we occupy positions. I think everyone will agree that we are all children are deep. Our best memories are of our childhood. When we were young, we were so carefree, happy and brave. We have always noticed in the craziest, funniest and interesting stories and jokes.
I will never forget being alone at home, when she was a child. I'm still waiting for this moment more than I expected gifts under the tree. If there was no one in the house, but I was my favorite fashion show is the most important event in history, both in my room and in my heart. Now I can not even imagine what I would do if I had the mirror horse! Without it my home parade would never have happened. Once I heard the door locked, I started my whole closet clothes, shoes and accessories to take and turned on the loud music. I started to wear different things imagine a model or actress. The mirror was the most important role and ndash; the role of the public. played my favorite songs, and my face was so awesome! I was so happy and fun! I felt like time had stopped and was my assistant and my mirror I could spend hours and displays unique horse mirror reveals himself as a true friend and take patients who never seriously offended with critics.
Now I can not see my smile, without a mirror. Actually it plays a very important role in my life. And I do not care innovations. I will never change this mirror in the other. The horse will always reflect the reality show, show their appearance, their feelings and their feelings. He exults in the morning and hit me in the night, when very tired. I do not know how to explain this feeling, but when I'm looking in the mirror, I feel that support me. Why do you need all this little strange mirror that is better to have one, but the best and most useful is the mirror of the horse? Moreover, where is the mirror horse is? Is there someone at home? Convert music and ndash; the show begins and hellip;


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In 1996 I joined the Bead Project at UrbanGlass and I am one of the original members. Lampworkingbeadmaking and making jewelry is my primary focus. I also do beadwork seed beads and teach beadmaking and jewelry design.


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The field of paranormal research has been classified, by many an academic, as fringe science without validity. What fuels the increasing public interest in subjects under the umbrella of paranormal research? I would like to say that it is the mystery that is lacking in mainstream scientific research. The paranormal goes outside the scope of traditional science and continually explores the meaning of life, going beyond to ask if that life goes on after death in this physical form. For many, this is the ultimate mystery. It poses significant obstacles that require investigators and researchers to be resourceful and to provide new, and evolving, theories on what they encounter. Then it calls on them to speculate on explanations as to why it happens.
The unfortunate side of the interest level is that it cultivates a great many hobby groups who go into locations with their proverbial guns blazing with no idea of where to begin for a proper investigation. Reality shows like Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, and Paranormal State have made strides in giving information to these would-be paranormal scientists. However, producers are more concerned with ratings than with accurate portrayal of the investigative process.
The investigative process is actually very lengthy. The parameters established for Luminus Veritas are extensive and meant to be thorough so that we can offer the best possible evidence and explanations to our clients.
When a potential client first contacts us, we begin with basic interviews. We ask many questions about the activity, their background, personality, and even medical history so that we may establish any illness or medical factors to take into account. We also do a preliminary investigation that enables us to get baseline readings of the area in question as well as map out the location to indicate where activity is taking place.
From that initial investigation, we will do extensive research of a location. This includes a follow-up interview process with any potential witnesses that the client mentioned and gave us information for as well as historical data on the house. We'll look for anything that could be linked to the phenomena that the client describes and we'll also set up a date for a standard investigation.
In our standard investigation, you would experience much of what you see on television. E.V.P sessions, readings, filming, and photos would be taken by two to three different teams throughout the course of the afternoon and evening hours; while video cameras would be set up to capture any evidence. A designated investigator would monitor the surveillance video to alert the teams to anything happening visually to which they may not be responding. In addition, the monitoring researcher is sometimes called upon to make on the spot analysis of major incidents when they occur.
In what is considered the most tedious phase, our investigators analyze all of the data that we've collected. We transfer all of our verbal notes to transcripts taking notes on all the readings. In addition we watch all the footage individually from the investigation, listen to all the audio, and analyze all the photographs. Investigators prepare reports on their experiences at the location and what was found in the evidence captured.
As an example: an investigation that may have only lasted six hours while at the location, will take up to seventy hours to complete. In order to be thorough and meticulous with the evidence we must watch all camera angles separately, listen
to every recorder closely, and transcribe all the readings, notes and analyze photos. Ideally, we would have a large group and plenty of monitors for this task, but working with minimal equipment, this part takes time.
We gather any pertinent evidence to present to the client and the Team Lead, and Director or committee, will make a determination if another phase of investigation needs to be conducted. If so, we repeat the process for the site and analysis. Then, before we close a case, we do a small interview.
How a case closes depends on the client. Many cases are left open as people try to find ways to deal with their experiences. Those cases may result in a referral to local clergy, counselors, or service providers. Still other cases we may close entirely since we were able to debunk claims of activity and offer explanations to what they experience.
Whatever the result, we make ourselves available to the clients we work with. There are always additional questions and we do our best to be available to answer them. Our cases are topped with a final report from the Team Lead detailing the outcome and what steps were taken. We note our conclusions and opinions and then we will make an anonymous version of the file available in our database for general educational purposes.
Every case poses unique challenges. We always begin with minimal staff for our preliminary interviews and baselines; adding investigators as we need them to cover the area that we investigate. There are briefings to let our crew know what we're looking for, safety issues, and make sure that everyone is on the same page. To cover ourselves in case of accidents, we make sure that we have signed waivers of liability. The document is what I consider one of the most important in my forms list. It keeps everyone in the clear should something violent or unexpected happen.
Our client's confidentiality is a prime part of what makes our form of investigation work. While it is becoming more widely accepted, some are still not comfortable seeking out groups like ours for assistance. We maintain discretion and, at no time, provide information that can identify a client or their private property without their consent. This is why, in our database, you will find numerous references to John and Jane Doe and locations like 1234 Anywhere St.
In future articles, I will cover specific techniques, equipment, forms, and will do my best to address any reader questions that we get here on Paranormal Portal. If you have a question feel free to leave it in the comments or to email us at
firstname.lastname@example.com. One of our investigators or myself will be happy to get back to you or to answer it here on the website.
To support our research and help a client in need of assistance, please consider making a donation. Every dollar goes to help us in our quest to educate and make our findings available to you. See our Donations Page for more information or use the donate button to the left to securely donate through PayPal.


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Ever-changing New York offers us a perpetual memory game.
Peer into that greeting card store near my apartment, and what you really see is the deli where Gloria used to pour me morning coffee with skim milk. Nearby, that eyeglass shop is the hardware store that fled for cheaper space several years ago. And that boarded up spot a little north and across the street? A Malaysian restaurant that had a fine lunch special.
You can play this game anywhere in the city, but it is particularly unpleasant when the place you're trying to remember is your favorite hangout — your home away from home. That's what I'm bracing for when Elaine's, the well-known Upper East Side restaurant that Elaine Kaufman lorded over for nearly half a century, will close at 4 a.m. on May 27 because of dwindling business.
That the end is finally coming for this longtime refuge for the creative and colorful — both known and obscure — is no surprise to regulars.
With the loss of the indomitable Elaine, who died at 81 last December, many have feared that the restaurant's days were numbered. In recent months, a good number of people have stopped coming and able waiters have often stood idle.
Could something have been done to save the place? Many of us have already talked ourselves silly and bored on this one, and I don't plan to say any more on the subject.
Some say that the spirit of the place really died last December along with Elaine, a larger-than-life persona and good friend who coddled and scolded her favorites. That's partly true: You can't replace a personality like Elaine. Still, even if the freewheeling camaraderie that she forged for 47 years has been replaced by something more funereal, there is still something special that lingers inside 1703 Second Avenue — even if far fewer are there to enjoy it.
On a recent night when the place was nearly empty, I took a seat in the back, at Table 13, a spot far from the prized line of tables at the front that Elaine once reserved for her regulars.
As I peered through the dark light at the clutter of posters, pictures and framed book covers on the shelves and walls, I fully felt the pull of the place and its history.
Before me was a poster for the documentary on Toots Shor, the legendary Manhattan saloonkeeper. I attended the film's opening a few years ago with Elaine, who always enjoyed being seen as a worthy successor. Behind me, on another shelf, rested a poster for a book by the noted author Frederic Morton, a friend and dinner companion.
With its round tables, old wood chairs and dark walls — some with fading paint depicting Venetian scenes — Elaine's still has a hold on me. No matter where I'm sitting or where I look, I'm reminded of some association or attachment. And I'm still well catered to by longtime employees, all of whom know my tastes — and those of other regulars — a little too well.
Swing around the corner and there's that famous picture that Neil Leifer, another regular and friend, took of John F. Kennedy in a hat at the Washington Senators opener in 1961 (the year I was born). High up at the back of the restaurant, there's a diptych of Humphrey Bogart and Dwight D. Eisenhower by Richard Avedon. (Elaine would often roll her eyes when younger patrons had trouble recognizing Ike.)
The many nights that I've spent there in the past decade tend to blend together. Come by Table 8. Here, I've dined with family and friends; Elaine once invited me over to drink Champagne with a group that included Mary Wilson of the Supremes; and, years before I set foot in the place, Woody Allen famously dined every night.
Up at Table 4, I and many others often sat with Elaine (Sunday was "family night"); Gay Talese, whose book jackets are among the many gracing the walls, hosted eclectic dinners; and Don Rickles once asked a comedienne friend of mine if she was a hooker.
Look at the spot between those two pay phones. (Yes, they still have functioning pay phones.) I remember an affectionate moment there with another patron a couple of New Year's Eves ago — right in the same place where many years earlier Jessica Burstein, a friend and photographer who has chronicled Elaine's for years, once took a shot of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. This, of course, means nothing, and everything.
But despite the lovely time-capsule nature of the place, transience is not completely invisible at the long-running party that has been Elaine's. At one side of the bar, there's a photo of a wine store that a century or so ago stood in the exact spot where Elaine's has been since 1963.
Change may be inevitable, but I won't accept it easily. I plan to be at Elaine's on its last night. I won't stay away because I fear the emotion of too many memories. I'll brush by the fair-weather customers and the gawkers. I want to drink one last time with the die-hard regulars, the loyal staff and the ghosts. You cling to what's left of what you love; you don't cast it aside in time of weakness.
What is next in store for 1703 Second Avenue? A coffee shop? A nail salon? Another restaurant? It doesn't matter, really, because you and I know what it will always be.


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After finishing my Grailquest yesterday, I now have a chance to upload some of the photos Ive been taking in the past few weeks as Ive tooed & frooed between Scotland & Burnley. The first few, by the way, were unearthed at my Dad's pad over the festive season.
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Yesterday I took Stormshadow out to Ypsilanti for breakfast at the Bomber Restaurant with some of the guys from Michigan Motormen, a motorcycle club in the area. The weather reminded me very much of the UP: cold, windy, and heavy, fast-moving clouds. All that was missing were pine forests and the echoing call of crows. Is it weird that I feel at home in that setting? I must be pining for the fjörds.
Because of the weather, only three other guys showed up, and afterward decided the weather was too crappy for a long ride that day. The food at the Bomber was very good, cheap, and really filling. I had their (giant) breakfast burrito full of eggs, ground chorizo sausage, cheese, and hashbrowns. I didn't eat again until 5pm.
Merrill, whom I'd met at the Aut Bar on Friday, showed me some good side roads to take back to the house instead of just the boring I-94 run. Oak Valley Drive in particular was nice and twisty. We talked motorcycles, home ownership, and job histories for awhile, then when he left I washed the bike and cleaned all the webs and spiders out of the carport ceiling. By then the weather had turned nearly perfect, so we could have gone for a longer ride after all. X-(
Mom's coming to visit this afternoon since she's off today; maybe she'll help me start taping off the dining room in preparation for painting. Aaron will be back tomorrow evening, so we can get started Wednesday.
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A news article published in the New Zealand Herald on 30th September 2012 explains how surgical mesh is being implanted into hundreds of New Zealanders despite the mesh being the subject of international lawsuits and warnings.
The report refers to synthetic mesh used for hernia repairs and in gynaecological surgery to repair pelvic organ prolapse and states that $3.1 million in treatment and compensation has been paid out by the Accident Compensation Corporation to people with post-surgical complications. Since 2008 there have been nearly four hundred successful claims. Injured patients have been awarded financial compensation and money for treatment and rehabilitation.
The article tells of several people who had severe complications after having surgical mesh implanted. One woman had to undergo a lengthy operation to remove the mesh from her bladder.
Although gynaecologist Paul Macpherson says he repairs at least one mesh-related surgery error each week, he still supports the use of mesh and suggests it is the technique which may be to blame for complications. On the other hand, gynaecologist Hanifa Koya argues against the use of mesh, referring to a lack of research and lax regulatory processes.
Read more: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10837440


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Repellency is a romantic Tamil short film. Watch it with english subtitles.
Cast and Crew:
Cast : Sathya Kumaran, Nandhini Rajasekar, Kishore Rajkumar, Ayesha Tabassum, Rajasekar, Prathap Harikrishnan
Written – Directed & Edited by : Raana
Music by : MS Jones
Director of Photography : Praveen Balu
Asst. Dop : Prem
Sound Effects : Tamizh


text: The silver manipulation bears are back with explosive news. If the bears are correct, it will be difficult to predict how high gold and silver will ultimately go. Keep in mind we are going into a time where confidence is lost in anything paper. The winners, when the economic chaos is over, will be people who accumulated physical. Paper is worth as much as the paper it's printed on, or not printed on, most dollars are digital. Get physical now!!


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Last week came the summer's heat - perhaps a little faster then most people were expecting. In the mornings the heat was already closing in on or passing 20 degrees celsius - the week before it barely reached 12 when I got up to go to work. Luckily, the place where I work is pretty cool (old building), but the heat outside was almost unpleasant when the time came to go home. Not to mention our furry little friends felt it worst.. Luckily, we have ways of cooling them down. ;)
First, take a caged-in bird bath..
Fill the pool area with water and add some frozen green peas.
Attach to the side of the cage (most effective when there is a small hatch, so that he critters can access the "tub").
Sit back and enjoy your view to pea-diving creatures and lots og chewing.
And, yes, I did mention a new book in the topic field. :) And here it is:
It's a book filled with japanese block designs, appliqué and sashiko designs - and I love it! :D
I mean, who cannot be fascinated when flipping through these pages filled with beautiful pictures, designs, tips and ideas? There's even a separate section about japanese fabrics! (I didn't know there were such differences.. I mean, here they sell japanese fabrics as "japanese fabrics", without separating them into kasuri, shima, yùzen and many other names). Fascinating!
I even recognize certain blocks from my mother's american block books, but with other names. :) Like the Manji - or buddhist symbol - shown on the top right side here - also known as Card Tricks.
I love this book - and can't wait to start working from it - I just need to find just the right fabrics.. Many of the patterns in this book are made with either very bright colors or with shades of blue, black and white. The japanese fabrics I've seen here in Norway just aren't the right ones.. they used to have a lot of blues, but now they're more.. pink-ish.. (I'm not a very huge fan of pink..). Oh well, I can dream about this book for quite some time I think, before I start working, so I have all the time in the world to find just the right fabrics. ;)
Btw, I've started working on the BOM that my mother and two of her friends are working on too - it's called Annie's Calendar Quilt. I can't wait to see them finished - all four of them - and seeing them together. It's fun to see things from the same pattern, but all colored by the creator's way of doing things. The differences can be huge! sometimes.


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Food 52's Healthiest: Warm Vegetable Curry
Every Tuesday, we scan Food52′s delectable menu of recipes for the healthiest picks they've got—bringing you seasonal, scrumptious fare that's also really good for you.
Variety is the spice of life (so we've heard), and coincidentally, it's one of the cornerstones of a healthy diet. This curry recipe delivers a ton of different veggies in one delicious dish. Plus, it's packed with healing spices like cinnamon, fennel seeds, and ginger.
Warm Vegetable Curry
Serves 6
2 cups sweet potato (peeled) cut into 1/3 inch dice
2 cups chopped cauliflower florets – cut into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup 2% greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1. Heat the olive oil over medium high in a large skillet. Add the sweet potato and cook for 5 minutes, until the sweet potato begins to brown.
2. Lower the heat to medium and add the red pepper, curry, cumin, cinnamon, fennel seed, and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, until the mixture is fragrant. Stir occasionally.
3. Add the cauliflower, onion, broth, garbanzos, tomato, tomato sauce and salt. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the veggies are just tender. Uncover, add peas, and continue simmering for 5 more minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Season if necessary.
4. Serve the curry over rice, top with a dollop of greek yogurt and some cilantro.
More healthy recipes from Food52.com:
Smoky Minestrone With Tortellini And Parsley Or Basil Pesto
Grilled (or broiled) Oysters With A Sriracha Lime Butter
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Community News - April 2018
Adventurers, Earn Bonus Experience This Weekend!04-20-2018
Sometimes things just don't go as planned - on Wednesday, our live server patch was met with a number of issues that led to a lengthy downtime.
We appreciate you all being patient with us as we worked to bring the servers back up, and wanted to show our appreciation by granting all players some extra experience to make up for the lost game time.
From now through 11:59PM PT on Sunday, April 22, 2018, all players across all servers will receive 25% bonus experience!
Please note that this won't be listed on the Event Calendar or the Alert Bar in-game, but the bonus will still be active.
Thanks for hanging in there with us!


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One Strong Belief
It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. —Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance
The world is powered by passionate people, powerful ideas, and fearless action. What's one strong bleif you possess that isn't shared by your closest friends or family? What inspires this belief, and what have you done to actively live it?
(Author: Buster Benson)
Everyone has a story. Born out of a natural curiosity about people, this fact or knowledge has driven my life in many ways. I believe everyone's story is unique and special. People are validated when we take time to listen to their story, ask questions, write it and publish it.
As a writer, editor and publisher I implemented this belief in people's stories. Most everyone else holds this belief, too, deep down inside. They just don't think about it every time they meet someone. For me, it is a driving force.
The other day I waited in a long line to get checked out at the grocery store. When it was my turn, I asked the clerk checking my $230 worth of groceries if he'd had a good day. When he said that he hoped tomorrow would be better. I had to ask why? I always ask why. He told me about people calling in sick, a large frozen food freezer going on the fritz and him being the only manager on duty. He looked to be a college student. He was frowning. His strong face, topped by dark, shortly cropped and immaculately styled hair, was contorted in anxiety. I said, "At least the sun is shining." I saw his handsome smile for the first time since I had been standing in line. It was a short conversation, one in which he told me part of his story. Perhaps part of the belief that everyone has a story is believing their story is worth listening to when they tell it.
My family has told me that not everyone wants to reveal their personal information. They are even embarrassed when I stop and talk with total strangers. I have found relatively few afraid to tell me their stories or some part of it—the part that needs to be told that very moment.
Everyone wants to be listened to. Some don't want anyone else to know their stories. That's OK. Part of the belief is recognizing that each person owns their story and has a right to keep it confidential.
As a foster mom, group home owner, writer, editor, life coach, small group leader, friend, mom and wife, I find people's stories to be fascinating.
Others share this belief, I'm sure, though no one that I know in my own life right now. It is not a unique belief but it is a strong one that defines my life in so many ways. I've always thought it to just be a fact. But in writing this I have come to see it is a belief. It is a belief that everyone, no matter who, has a story that needs to be told. So, what's yours? Let's talk.


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Archive of NewsNovember2012
Advisory Board Meetings Set
Posted: November 13, 2012
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend a North Dakota Game and Fish Department advisory board meeting in their area.
These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel.
The governor appoints eight Game and Fish Department advisors, each representing a multi-county section of the state, to serve as a liaison between the department and public.
Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service must notify the contact person at least five days prior to the scheduled meeting date.
District 3 – Counties: Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Rolette and Towner
Date: November 26 – 7 p.m.
Location: 110 Main Street, Sheyenne
Host: Wild Things Taxidermy Shop
Contact: Greg Kolstad, 996-2282
Advisory board member: Tom Rost, Devils Lake, 662-8620.........................................................................................................................................................
Devils Lake Perch, Pike & Walleye Number Highest in 10 Years; Expect Hot Ice Fishing
Posted: November 9, 2012
With the highest perch, pike and walleye numbers in the past 10 years, Devils Lake ice fishermen are looking at an ice fishing bonanza. "It's significant that we have the highest populations of all three favorite species at the same time," said Northeast North Dakota District Fisheries Supervisor Randy Hiltner.
"Perch are looking up!" he said. The netting surveys show the perch catch rates (fish per net) were the highest since 2003. Anglers were successful this past summer and fall, and their results bode well for winter fishermen. The good 2006 and 2007 year classes are now 10 to 13 inches.
Hiltner, long-time area biologist said the walleye numbers in recent netting surveys are the highest since 2001. "Every year seems to produce another great hatch. Many walleyes are less than 16 inches, but the 15 to 20 inchers are at long-term averages. Summer reports of good-eaters and bigger fish were very favorable," he said.
Northern Pike cause the biologist to smile, "We don't know the concept of hammer-handle pike like some states. Year to year, Devils Lake pike average four pounds." Netting surveys show adult pike are at the highest numbers since 2001. "People won't be disappointed by Devils Lake pike," he said.
The ice fishing season kicks off as soon as conditions permit, but officially with one of the biggest events in the area, the Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department ice fishing tournament. The 29th annual event occurs Jan. 27, and averages 4,000 anglers. With $225,000 in fishing prizes including a massive 150-prize drawing, this perch, pike and walleye tournament is designed for family fun.
Fire Chief Jim Moe said the easy-to-fish contest on Six Mile Bay offers convenient parking within walking distance of the pre-drilled holes. Third prize for largest walleye wins a 2013 Ford $30,000 pick-up. Third place in the perch division wins an $8,000 ATV, and the second place pike wins a $9,000 hard-shell ice shelter. Cash prizes will also be paid to the top five places.
"This ice fishing tournament has a huge economic impact. It fills up the motels and resorts, and the money raised comes back to the community," said Suzie Kenner, Devils Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director. Jim Moe said, "This fund-raiser has helped buy some nice fire trucks and rescue equipment over the years." Also funded are local youth activities and scholarships. More details are at dlvfdicefishingtourney.com.
Devils Lake has some of the largest winter ice fishing guide services anywhere, with perch, walleyes and pike the main targets. These experts take the "searching for fish" to a completely new level. They make every first-time angler feel like this is home, and the thousands of anglers who return year after year to fish with the same guides, know that's the case. For information on Devils Lake guides, winter ice conditions and roads, the Jan. 27, 2013 ice fishing tournament, activities, fish-cleaning station (open all year), lodging, resorts and restaurants, check www.devilslakend.com, or call 1-800-233-8048..........................................................................................................................................................
Deer Hunters Should Stay Off Early Ice
Posted: November 5, 2012
North Dakota's deer gun season opens Nov. 9 at noon, and State Game and Fish Department officials are cautioning deer hunters to be wary of where they hunt. Late-season weather conditions can quickly cause North Dakota's small and mid-sized waters to ice over, giving the appearance of safe ice.
Nancy Boldt, department boat and water safety coordinator, said hunters should be cautious of walking on frozen stock ponds, sloughs, creeks and rivers. "Ice can form overnight, causing unstable conditions," Boldt said. "Even though deer might be able to make it across, it doesn't mean hunters can."
Ice thickness is not consistent, Boldt said, as it can vary significantly within a few inches. Hunters walking the edge of a cattail slough will not find the same ice thickness in the middle. "The edges firm up faster than the center," she added. "So, with your first step the ice might seem like it is strong enough, but it isn't anywhere near solid enough once you progress away from the shoreline."
And in the case of snowfall, Boldt cautions hunters to be aware of snow-covered ice. Snow insulates ice, inhibiting solid ice formation, and makes it difficult to check thickness. Snow also hides cracked, weak and open water areas.
"Basically, if there is ice formation during the deer season, stay away from it," Boldt said. "It will not be safe.".........................................................................................................................................................
ND Game and Fish Dept. webcast, Outdoors Online
Posted: November 1, 2012
This week's North Dakota Game and Fish Department webcast, Outdoors Online, is now online at http://gf.nd.gov
NDGF chief game warden Bob Timian answers some of the most frequently asked deer hunting questions. Click here to Watch!
The webcast can be seen on the following community access channels:
Grand Forks
• GFTV Channel 2 – Saturday, 10 p.m.
• UND Studio One Channel 3 – Monday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Consolidated Channel 18 – Monday, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• TV Fargo Channel 12 – Thursday, noon, and Sunday, 7 p.m.
• Community Access Cable Channel 12, Thursday, 9:30 p.m.
• Cable Services, The Replay Channel, CSi Channel 10
• Cable Channel 19, Thursday, 6 p.m.........................................................................................................................................................


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Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bundes Liga is starting !
Bayern Munich
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The Bavarians are the undisputed rulers of the German football, and they will probably continue to be the same in the next couple of years. Bayer is looking for a sensation in Munich, but that is not going to happen. Matches here are very efficient, and over 1.5 HT is worth trying."
Stadium: Allianz Arena
Date: 18 August 2017
Time: 19:30
The Bavarians are the undisputed rulers of the German football, and they will probably continue to be the same in the next couple of years. Bayer is looking for a sensation in Munich, but that is not going to happen. Matches here are very efficient, and over 1.5 HT is worth trying."
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Reasons for betting on Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen tip
The reigning champions and the ruling force of the German football Bayern Munich, are starting the season against Bayer Leverkusen. The Bavarians had a bad preseason, but nevertheless they want the 6th title in a row. The guests from Leverkusen are far away from the place where they used to be 10 years ago. They are massive underdogs here and one point here would be considered as a huge success.
Ladies and gentlemen the season in Germany starting, so prepare yourself for many excellent games.
Bayern Munich overview
During the preseason Bayern had only one victory and 5 defeats. The awful thing was that in 4 of those losses they hadn't scored a single goal. The biggest this disappointment came at Audi Cup, which was supposed to be a general testing before the start of the season. Bayern lost both games allowing 5 and not scoring a single goal. Eventually, they quickly recovered and defeated Borussia Dortmund in the Super Cup grabbing the first trophy of the year. After that, they were very confident against Chemnitzer in DFB Pokal 0-5. In 4 of the previous 5 games, Bayern was the team who conceded first. But we have to say, that is highly unlikely to happen here. As you all know when they are playing at Allianz Arena, the 5-time European champions are extremely lethal.
Bayer Leverkusen overview
Die Werkself made some significant changes in this year's roster. They had 12 arrivals and departures are apiece. For best players decided to leave, Chicharito Hernandez, Omer Toprak, Hakan Clhanoglu, and Kyriakos Papadopoulos. On the other hand, two very good players landed at Bay Arena, Sven Bender, and Dominik Kohr. Nevertheless, we think that they are significantly weaker than in the previous campaign, and we have a proof for that.
During the preseason Bayer Leverkusen was pretty bad. After the starting victory, they've recorded 5 games without one victory. Three draws and 2 defeats in which they have allowed 12 goals. All the events were ended with both teams to score, and only one of them was under 3.5 goals. The games Bayer played are very efficient. The only competitive match was in DFB Pokal against Karlsruhe, which they won comfortably, away from home 0-3.
Head to head matches
Bayern Munich hasn't lost in the previous 4 encounters against their opponents from Leverkusen. The most recent event took place in Leverkusen, where we hadn't seen any goals. The last game in Munich ended in favor of the home team with a tight victory, 2-1. Also, 5 of the last 7 meetings between these two sides saw less than 2.5 goals.
Prediction for Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen tips
The reigning champions are of course the favorites here, but the odds on Bayern's win are just too low. We would advise you to play over 1.5 goals in the first half time. It is something that often happens when Bayern Munich plays at home. The second suggestion is Bayern Munich to win with a handicap -1.5 goal. It is the premiere in front of their fans, and the Bavarians are going to give everything they have, in order to bring joy to their fans.


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Now troubled Gordon Ramsay gets his fingers burnt: Chef forced to close down his Melbourne restaurant because its unsustainable
Finished: Gordon Ramsay unexpectedly closed down his Melbourne restaurant
He's made it a personal mission to turn around the fortunes of struggling restaurants in his Channel 4 series – but chef Gordon Ramsay's problems with his own empire keep mounting.
The star of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares has closed Maze and Maze Grill in Melbourne's Crown Metropol hotel – a decision that caused surprise among hotel staff.
'Gordon made the decision without telling the Crown Metropol – people there were shocked,' says a source. 'He says the business is not sustainable. It all happened very quickly.'
The foul-mouthed chef, 44, who lives in America with his wife Tana, 37, and their four children, had previously claimed he wanted to 'f*** off to Australia and retire', but those plans may now be on ice.
To add to his woes, the star is also facing a £1.1 million court battle in New Zealand after pulling out of a number of charity engagements, ¬citing personal reasons.
Ramsay and his long-term business partner, Tana's father Chris Hutcheson, have been embroiled in a very public split, with Ramsay accusing him of taking money out of parent company Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH). Ramsay has blamed his father-in-law for a financial crisis that has seen the closure of a number of his restaurants around the world.
A GRH spokeswoman said: 'We have put Maze and Maze Grill into liquidation. Since the recent change in management at GRH, we have been conducting reviews of all of our group operations and concluded the business was not sustainable.'
The Queen is enjoying watching Cricket with Prince Philip at Balmoral during her summer holiday
She added that the chef had made a private donation to the New Zealand charity involved in the High Court Case. 'This issue came about as a result of two very difficult situations both of which were out of Gordon's control. He was extremely sorry for any disappointment caused and made a personal donation to the charity.'
Meanwhile, Ramsay's latest venture, Bread Street Kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral, is due to open next month.
I am told the Queen has been indulging her passion for watching cricket while at her beloved Balmoral this summer.
This may be because she has reportedly cut back on her daily walks in the grounds of her Scottish estate due to increasing mobility problems.
'The Queen watches every single match possible,' says my source. 'She and Prince Philip are cricket addicts.'
There's certainly been no shortage of action lately, with England rising to the top of the world rankings after thrashing India 4-0 in the recent Test series.


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Right! Here's my card! What d'think? It's not bad considering I'm rubbish at measuring! I did cheat a bit, by just cutting an A4 animal print piece of card in half, (had it for years, knew it would come in handy one day!) cutting it to size lengthways then putting in the folds, otherwise I would've had to use two bits of animal print card...and I didn't have two!
I've used Cupcake Timmy and Tim the Tiger from our sponsors. I've 3D-ed the tiger on the front of the card, (cut off his tail) coloured him with ProMarkers, fixed him on with silicone glue...
I first copied the digi from where I'd saved it and pasted it on to a blank Word page, made it a bit bigger, copied it so I had two the same, added the sentiment under one of them, so it looked as though he was sitting on it.
The font I used is a freebie and after yesterdays card, where I used GoodDog font, I wondered if there was a BadDog font and there was! You can download BadDog HERE. I then added the other little tiger, left one about the same size as it appears on the page and made another one a little bigger (That's now on the back of the card)
I fixed the smaller tiger onto the 'wiper' bit. I'd already added the sentiment around it, but this time put the words 'Have A GRRRR8! Birthday!! into 'WordArt', selected the box with the curved wording and once that was on the page with the tigers, pressed Text Wrapping and then 'Tight'
This lets you pull the words into a circle, so I just curved it around the tiger, till I was happy with it and printed it out.
The pop up was punched out using a large Woodware punch, which is bigger than the inch strip it's glued to, but if you fix it to one side, so that you can't see it once the card is closed, it doesn't seem to matter how big/long the pop up is, just the card holding it has to be the same size as the gap between the folds...and that's as clear as mud to me, and I typed it!! (Watch the video link above...it's easier that it sounds!!)
I am hoping to make another wiper card...I can just see a Halloween Penny Black Cat with a Big BOO! popping up. I'll try if I have time, but am really busy next week! In fact I'm sooo busy I've decided to leave both the freebies (hidden in the two posts below this one) there for a little longer.
Hubby John took a very quick video ( a few seconds! Blink and you'll miss it!) of me playing with my wiper card... don't look at the garden, it's very messy (no change there then!) and needs a dig! That's it for now. See you over at Quirky Craft's, come and join in! Thank you for stopping by!
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Craftycreations-yellow and your choice
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Papersundaes-let's get cute
Paperplay-animal antics. (oho snap!)
Inkyimpressions-birthday **WINNER (but I missed it!)
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text: I've been a fan of David Brooks for a while. For those of you who don't know who the heck he is, he is an op-ed columnist on the New York Times and has written some hilarious social commentary in the books Bobo's In Paradise and On Paradise Drive Sometimes I get forwarded his articles. This week's stood out to me as noteworthy; click on the title above to link directly to the original.


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"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." - Mahatma Gandhi
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
I knew IT!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Paarty Time!
Anyway, it was a great success; I made the "best burgers and hotdogs with hardly ANY black on them at all" and it "rocked!" This was an actual quote by one of the boys. This after a week of craziness...Explorer had a flat which in turn cost us money in tires, then it would not start which cost a battery and is still in the shop for prev A/C issues. I've been in a rental since Friday which I am happily enjoying because as I've posted before, I'm going to, I MEAN IT, acquire a 9-3 Saab SOON so to run around in a car (which has new car smell!!!) for a few days is - well, I'm lovin' it.
Should be getting the old gal back Monday, perhaps Wednesday depending on the fight we may be facing - long story. So until then, I "have" a new car. I'm rocking out in the driveway with the stereo full tilt and the seat reclined ALL the way back. I was in there for 20 minutes the other day...ahhh, such heaven.
Also, started a women's group. Met several members Friday eve. Actually my partner started it on Yahoo. It's a GLBT Parents group. Other moms mostly have joined but dads are welcome and encouraged. The idea is to share experiences and be able to speak with others in the same situations as things arise. It also gives the kids someone in their own "true" peer group to discuss issues they may be dealing with as kids of gay parents or being raised in a gay household. The meeting went great. We were just talking for hours and no one wanted to leave. Crazy all the similarities and coincidences...REALLY crazy.
Everyone had so much in common from history, exes, living arrangements, etc. Being the person who joined a family it was nice to talk to other women who lived alone and then were instant families as well. We could share how we have low tolerance days and understand it and relate and give each other tips. It was really good. Made me feel like others really get it. We have a couple of functions coming up next month. It's an active group. We'll do camping trips, picnics, hikes, etc. Everyone is really excited and looking forward to it so it should do well. I think she had eight couples join the group within 24 hours.
It's been a very positive week. A lot of change in the air as this Summer season came to an end. The world smells sweeter. Perhaps that is because the windows are open now in the eves but I'll take it. Might head north for a quick turnabout to check on the change of colour. We'll see.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
We were attacked!!!
Went camping this weekend. Just my partner, our baby (Ella), and myself. Oh, and then during the eve while relaxing by fire we were invaded by another who crashed our party.
This is a Hercules Beetle that dwell in New Mexico and Arizona, or so I've briefly read about. It's a D. Ganti, which is latin for really freakin' big ass beetle. It's eyes glowed orange in the light. I'll post some actual pictures when I get the chance. The horns weren't as developed on our visitor but it was definitely the same family and evidently is quite friendly. They are known to be the most gentle and handleable of all the beetle family of this size...yea, thanks but no, I'll pass.
Dog kept wanting to visit but I finally scooted it away from the site and let it on its way.
Oh yea, gotta love the outdoors - going back out with the kids in another month. We'll see if he's still out a bout.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Last Kiss
My partner scored preview tix last week and we checked out the premier of The Last Kiss. Heavy on the drama but well put together and life does often fall into pattern that way - it was a solid thumbs up for me. The soundtrack however, spectacular.
I've been playing a lot of Snow Patrol and Blue October lately anyway but the compilation of this album is truly something not to pass up. There's the Cary Bros., Remy Zero, Coldplay, the aforementioned Snow Patrol, and many, many others. Excellent selection and you'll perhaps notice many of the bands selected have been seen/er heard previously in other Braff pics such as Garden State.
Think he has some say? Anyway, it's a great story, but the soundtrack plays on well past the screen going dark. Really enjoyable; a do not miss.
A week later and my mind is still all over dialogue and sound from this pic. Wow!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Something to read and note
Sometimes people are on the outside looking in because they don't have any money. But sometimes people are on the outside looking in because they don't have any class. This is a great site with many other stories - check it out. There's another called bitterwaitress.com where people who experience crap tips call them on it.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Still fat smashin'...
So, to recap, in a months time I'd have averaged 15 lbs. lost and maintaining a healthy eating habit to last me (hopefully) for the duration of life. That said, I turned - eh, 35 this week and actually feel physically better than I have in over a year. My energy levels have returned and my mind feels clearer as well, albeit full of strife...lol!
Actually, I voted in the primary today and hey, we do what we can and I'll just have to ease off the small stuff. I may not the be the twenty-something with a sign but I think I'll always have a bull horn in my heart regardless of how old I get. I'm just too Type-A.
Anyway, I continue to lose weight, gain perspective, and am everyday closer to nirvana. My eyes still on the prize which is Havasupai!!! Looking at making this happen - timeline definitely not October - anything later will be too cold so I'm shooting for March. I'm still very psyched. Oh, and my honey was out of town and brought me back some friends. Check 'em out...they are SO freakin' cool.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
I'm tired. I'm sick of the "drama", the mindset that nothing matters and quite frankly have grown tired of beating my head against the wall that is society, government, and more importantly, friends and family.
At this point, I am seeking a cave to crawl into and hibernate. As I said, I am tired. I found some quotes from 2Girls, which is an incredible site. Made me feel warm and good and valued as a person. We are not alone in this struggle. There are hundreds upon thousands out there fighting the good fight and in the next generations to come, this will be just another civil struggle in the school books that we will be victorious over and I will be proud within to know I was a part of it.
To begin this week on a positive note, some words of encouragement:
To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart, and to sing it to them when they have forgotten. - Anonymous
Waiting for circumstances to change so you can feel good is like looking in a mirror waiting for your reflection to smile first.- Bashar
Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetïme that it becomes a miracle. - AmyBloom
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Lazy day
Your Element Is Earth
You excel at planning and strategizing.
You could be a champ at chess or Survivor.
Well grounded, you are able to be realistic and rationalize.
On the inside, you have a hard core. It's tough to phase you.
You are super productive, and you are able to think anything through.
Focused and super charged, your instincts are a good guide for your next step.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Melting Pot...YUM!
I was surprisingly relieved. I say surprisingly because I had NO idea how much it weighed on my mind until I got the call; the one that says my doc has left me a msg. I'd had nose bleeds multiple times the week of the follow up test. Then when I got the call I just felt a wave of panic and nausea. But, my body prevailed - it's all good; hence dual celebration dinner.
Anyway, the main reason of the post was to brag about how unbelievably good dinner was. OMG the shrimp was just crazy delicious. Did the Big Night Out and had this amazing cheddar fondue with beer base, garlic, and spices, etc. Sweetened the deal by opting for the strawberry and almond salad with feta and light infused balsamic vinaigrette; also delish. Did the Coq Au Vin for the main entree and couldn't get enough shrimp or filet mignon and squash. Then to top it off; had hot milk chocolate, caramel, and pecans to dip fresh fruit, brownie and pound cake squares, marshmallow, and CHEESE CAKE - that was it; stuck a fork in me cause I was done and then some.
They are out and about the nation so if you get the chance, do partake. It's pricey but for a special night out; it's far beatin' your local Black Angus. For reference, without alcohol our bill for two was roughly $120 with tip. Would I do it again? Absolutely.
When it becomes personal...SB1437
So, in the usual norm of blanket forwarding friends, this person includes my partner on her email to SUPPORT the fight to defeat this proposition which promotes understanding and acceptance. Just FYI - she's also a born again...okay. That said, my partner and I are furious. Because she is "godmother" to one of her kids, she took even more offense (if possible) at the idea that her "thoughts" on the matter are damaging to her children. She has never been okie-doke with my partner's choices in life at this stage of the game but always claims to love, etc. Blah! Yea right.
So an email was sent back to said friend and was cc'd to all of the people included in the original email list as she wants to be sure NO ONE identifies her as one of the people who feel the way of the "christian way right." Well, the whole next day the phone calls/voice messages kept coming. She asked that her friends not be emailed and that she really wants to talk and that she should be able to have a difference of opinion and that it's her beliefs just as it is my partners. Yada yada yada. My partner has not had a conversation with her yet as we're still feeling a bit bruised over this whole shebang to say the least.
What I have a hard time getting over - as does my partner - is how does this woman; hell, this group of "believers", sleep at night when they spend SO MUCH energy to make our lives miserable. Our goal in life is to find happiness and enjoy life; we don't wage props to remove rights from others. Why do these people feel they deserve to get married, or have families, or have benefits in case their partner falls ill or passes, etc... yet we do not? Do they truly feel better than us? Do they think they've earned it and we're just asking to be granted this special right? And the underlying factor here, the real bottom line as she puts it, is it's just a difference of opinion. Maybe for her. Whether this prop passes or fails, her life isn't affected. Mine is.
Althought I've never met her, I have never liked this said friend. I normally have no issues with people, especially those I've never met. But from the jump, when my partner and I first started seeing each other (the very first night), I heard stories of this friend that showed her to be a judgemental, ignorant, bigot who hid behind her faith as a curtain of all that is holy. My partner knows this for I've never made it secret. I knew I'd never want to meet her for I would not be able to contain myself.
I bust my ass for an average of 65 hours a week between two jobs including a third shift and I get two days off a month. My partner and I take care of our family, each other, our pets, our house, our cars, and take nothing from the state nor the government. We pay my taxes, maintain our property, and take pride in what we contribute to our society. We hold doors for everyone as we enter/exit buildings, nod or say hello when we see a stranger, and I am constantly giving people the current time or directions somewhere (really I do, all the time, I'm like friggin' Information). I've earned the right as a citizen to be granted the same respect as everyone else. I'm not asking for handouts, welfare, or pity; it's getting ridiculous.
In a country that is supposedly set up as a seperation of church and state our current government has really driven home its faith by trying to amend the constitution to DENY rights to a group of people. Our whole basis as a country is being tried and tested on the basis of one party's beliefs. How is this acceptable, especially in 2006?! Can someone explain why these people are so concerned with lives that have nothing to do with their own?
There's now a prop in AZ to remove the domestic partner benefits from people; which not only affects same sex couples but ALL folks of Arizona. Why? I don't understand this hate and fear and the notion that it's a matter of a mere difference of opinion speaks volumes. For us, it's our lives, our futures, our happiness. For them, it's a political button, a difference of opinion; a belief. How convenient.


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A Senate subcommittee has approved language in its portion of the fiscal year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act to allocate $7.7 billion in special operations spending for the Defense Department, Defense News reported Tuesday.
John Bennett writes Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.), Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities subcommittee chairperson, told a Senate session that the funding also would allow the Pentagon to target the Boko Haram group.
The Boko Haram organization is responsible for the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria.
Hagan also told the session that the subcommittee voted to shift $20 million from other Pentagon spending toward U.S. Southern Command requirements, Defense News reports.
Bennett writes the funding is intended to upgrade the Special Operations Command's MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet.


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Stunning X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger is back on track with race ace Lewis Hamilton after a Thanksgiving dinner at his parents' home.
The singer was invited to the home of Lewis' dad Anthony to celebrate the US holiday with the ex-Formula 1 champ on Thursday – and stayed the night.
The 35-year-old looked ecstatic as she left the Hertfordshire house on Friday morning to go to work on The X Factor to mentor her remaining act Tamera Foster.
Lewis, 28, completed the season with the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo a week ago and flew back to the UK in his red private jet on Thursday.
The Mercedes driver now has a four-month break – until the 2014 season starts in March – in which to romance the former Pussycat Doll, who has admitted she has been feeling lonely in London.
The pair have shared precious moments this year, petting Lewis' beloved bulldog Roscoe and holding hands at the Malaysian Grand Prix in March.
But in April, The Sunday People reported that Lewis had urged Nicole not to return to the ITV talent show so they could stay together.
In June, the pair who have had an on/off relationship for seven years split over their hectic schedules.
Now friends say their relationship has become serious again.
One said: "Lewis invited Nicole over because he wanted to make sure she had a happy Thanksgiving and she wasn't lonely.
"So he and Anthony asked her round.
"They celebrated and then she stayed the night. She and Lewis had a lovely time and she definitely left with a big smile on her face.
|They have stayed friends since the split, they were both heartbroken. Gradually they're getting their relationship back and they're both delighted.
"Lewis has got a bit of time off now so they are hoping to be able to spend a bit more time together."
Talking two weeks ago of her split from Lewis, Nicole said: "We're friends and it's just nice that we're talking again. I don't know what the future holds.
"It is always good for people to work on themselves and then their friendships first. Our families are close."
Last night a spokesperson for Lewis declined to comment.


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*The air conditioner operation is noisy.
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-For a noise that sounds like the compressed air releasing into atmosphere. This is the sound of the dehumidifying water being processed inside the air conditioning unit.
*Remote control display is faint, or no display at all.
-Are the batteries depleted?
-Are the batteries inserted in the opposite (+) and (-) directions?
-Crack sound is heard.
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