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To the world at large, I'm Jack Curry. In print, online, in the classroom or newsroom, to the lady at my neighborhood Whole Foods—Jack.
"Thanks for bagging, Jack."
"Jack, I think I deserve an A-minus instead of B-plus," a student argues.
"Jack, you're past deadline," an editor reminds me.
But at a niece's recent wedding—pretty much a family reunion—I heard mostly the diminutive, endearing nickname of my earliest days. To those who knew me then—nuns, buddies, bullies, kin—I was Jackie.
"Jackie, let's dance"—an invitation from my sister Katie, mother of the bride.
"Your IRA's doing okay, Jackie?" asked Timmy, my older brother, a lawyer.
"Jackie, you look just like your father," said Anne, a girl who knew Jackie when he called his father Daddy. That was a long time ago.
Jack has had bylines in the Washington Post, USA Today, the New York Daily News, and TV Guide. He had a weekly entertainment segment on Fox 5. Lark McCarthy or Tony Perkins would ask, "Jack, what's going to happen at the Oscars?" Pretty much every year, he'd respond, "There will be a lot of surprises." (There weren't.)
Being Jackie again for a weekend was surprising—and refreshing. That guy knew little about sadness, conflict, failure. Those who called me Jackie were conjuring a shared past before I challenged them by moving away, moving to DC, moving in with Christopher.
Maybe the name's Proustian punch at the wedding is like the home-again frisson Barack Obama experiences when he returns to Chicago, where a store clerk in West Pullman might call him Barry. Or the way an old school friend from Michigan might call Mitt Romney Will—for Willard, his actual first name.
In Washington—a city of grownups and overgrown ambitions—the kiddie nicknames that once flourished in schoolyards and on Christmas vacations whither in the cloakroom. Paul Ryan's childhood moniker, Petey, doesn't resonate in the congressional gym after his workouts. Few nabobs were ever privileged to retort with "Dutch" as Ronald Reagan volleyed jellybeans in the Oval Office.
More frequent now under the Capitol rotunda: nicknames that have been concocted not out of summer camp's camaraderie but from the cauldron of political rancor. Lyin' Ted. Crooked Hillary. Pocahontas.
Genuine childhood nicknames are nurtured from deep and idiosyncratic personal history. They connect the named and the name user to a simpler, sometimes mythical past. Jeb Bush's first name is an acronym for his real full name, John Ellis Bush. Political foes, friends, and family—the entire world, in fact—knew Robert and Edward Kennedy by their pre-Camelot handles: Bobby and Teddy.
Hearing such names can throw us out of our adult personas into deeper-rooted terrain. Years ago, when I got a call in the middle of a newsroom workday, I knew something wasn't right.
"It's for you . . . Jackie," said a smirking coworker, mocking the name the caller had used.
My sister Virginia was on the line. "Jackie," she sobbed. "Mommy just died."
At the wedding, that same sister, four other siblings, and various in-laws, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and old, old friends all called me Jackie. Jackie was asked to do a reading at the nuptial Mass. He walked the mother of the bride down the aisle.
Jack both grimaced and glowed. As the celebration went on—and with it more drinks—he all but disappeared while Jackie stepped out of the past for one night of handshakes, back pats, memories, and love.


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On today's episode of Days of our Lives, Wilson exchanges engagement rings and announces their engagement to Lumi, Jafe have after sex dinner at the Pub, Jenn goes out with Liam, JJ stops Theresa from blackmailing Daniel, Abby confronts EJ about Sami, and Ejami make love. You should follow me on twitter. Here are today's live tweets:
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Jafe kissing in bed. Wilson give each other engagement rings. Liam gives Jenn flowers at her house. JJ is at Dan's door.
JJ tells Theresa that the text Dan got was from him. Abby asks EJ if Sami would forgive him. Sami asks if she's interrupting.
EJ tells Abby that Sami already knows the truth. JJ tells Theresa to tell Dan why it is all over.
Lucas is not happy that Kate hired Nick. He asks if she's insane.
Lucas tells Kate that when Sami finds out that she hired Nick, Sami will "grab her by that blue streak in your hair."
Kate thinks Jordan might have those id's to use in the future. Jordan wants to go out to eat. Jordan teases Rafe about his sex grin.
Liam tells Jenn that Maxine was telling everyone at the hospital about JJ's probation. That's awkward.
Theresa starts hitting JJ LIKE A GIRL.
Abby leaves. Sami tells EJ that "you must have done a number on her. She couldn't get away from me fast enough."
Jafe at the Pub. Lucas asks Kate to let Rafe be happy. Dan picks Theresa up away from JJ. JJ lectures Tre to seize the day.
Theresa is at the court house looking for JJ's judge. Lucas is at Wilson's place. They are waiting for Sami, she's there.
Wilson shows Lumi their rings. Lucas hugs them, Sami looks stunned. She asks if they are crazy. Abby talks to EJ again.
Abby asks if he knows who the real EJ is.
Sami thinks they are too young and not ready for the difficulties of life. Will tells her that running away from love is nuts.
Sami apologizes and congratulates Wilson. EJ tells Abby that he loves Sami. She asks who was the man at the cabin/shower.
Theresa chickens out on meeting the judge. JJ tells Dan that he will tell Jenn everything. He tells him not to b/c Jenn will tell every1.
JJ leaves. Liam asks Jenn out. Jenn blows him off. Liam asks if it is about Dan. He tells her to look forward, not in the rear view mirror.
Kate walks in while Jafe kisses.
Rafe shows Kate that having sex with Jordan cured him from using a cane to walk.
Jordan takes a call. Rafe thanks Kate for her support. Wilson want to celebrate, Sami has to leave. Theresa is back at work.
Liam kisses Jenn while JJ walks in. EJ is waiting by the fire at home when Sami walks in. She gets a drink for EJ.
Sami puts away his work. She leads EJ upstairs.
Kate tells Ortiz about new ideas she has about Jordan. Someone is watching Jafe. Dan tells Theresa to "lose the hate."
Jenn invites JJ on her date. That's creepy. He turns her down. Jenn and Liam leave. JJ says to himself that he will tell Jenn the truth.
Abby thinks of EJabby sex. Ejami have sex.

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Should large businesses be required to have private security? El Paso is considering it
The city of El Paso is considering a plan that would require private security at large businesses following Saturday's Walmart shooting.
There wasn't a single security guard at the Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall when a gunman entered the store Aug. 3 and opened fire, killing 22 people and wounding dozens more. That store is one of the busiest in the nation and police said it will remain closed for at least 20 to 30 more days while investigators collect evidence from inside.
The El Paso City Council unanimously passed a motion during a special meeting Thursday directing City Manager Tommy Gonzalez and his staff to research implementing an ordinance that would require private security at large commercial establishments.
The council did not specify whether such security would be armed or unarmed, and Laura Cruz-Acosta, the city's strategic communications director, said that is something the city will research.
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Police Chief Greg Allen expressed support for the mandate.
"I'm not really a big fan of creating a law in hopes of offsetting some type of concern, but ... if there had been an armed individual capable of repelling this attack, it might have prevented the carnage that took place," Allen said.
Walmart, like many large-scale retailers, used to hire off duty officers daily to guard the store during business hours, the police chief said. Now it only hires private security for select times and days.
The city manager and his staff will consult with the city's police and fire departments as well as the private sector and present initial research findings to the council in October, according to the City Council agenda item.
Police chief's comment on mental illness angers council member
District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez took issue with the chief's characterization of mental illness being a major contributing factor behind mass shootings, including the Walmart shooting.
Allen made the comment when responding to council member's questions about open carry laws. Council members told Allen that residents have expressed concerns about seeing people open carrying in public places, such as parks, since Saturday.
"You cannot depend strictly on the law. We need to do more as far as mental health issues; that is what's driving it. You cannot control evil by all of a sudden creating a new law," Allen said. "Only the people that abide by the law currently will abide by the (new) law."
MORE:El Paso legal community applauds choice to hire out-of-town lawyer for accused shooter
His statement prompted Hernandez to interrupt, "racism and hate isn't a mental health issue."
When asked by media about his comment after the meeting, the chief reiterated his belief that "the weapon is not the real problem" but rather "the mental health issues that we have to confront all the time."
"Stop and think about it: (the Walmart gunman) killed 22 people. How can a person in a sane state of mind do something like that?" Allen said.
"It's not easy to kill someone. Believe it or not, pulling a trigger on someone is a very difficult thing if you know the circumstances of what that's going to create and what you're doing to a life," he added. "And if a person can do that to numerous people, it has to be because of a mental state, is just my opinion."
The chief did note that federal investigators are looking into whether the attack was a hate crime.
The U.S. Attorney's Office has said it is looking into filing federal hate crime and domestic terrorist charges against the suspect, Patrick Wood Crusius.
MORE:Walmart shooter allegedly penned white supremacist rant in 'bible of evil'
El Paso to receive $5 million from state
The council also voted during the special meeting to extend the local disaster declaration issued Aug. 4 for 30 days effective Thursday in order to receive additional state funds.
Gov. Greg Abbott said El Paso will receive $5 million from the state, Mayor Dee Margo told the council.
Some of these funds will go to the El Paso County District Attorney's Office to cover prosecution costs against Crusius. District Attorney Jaime Esparza said his office will seek the death penalty against Crusius, who has been charged with capital murder.
State funds will also be used to cover overtime hours for the city's first responders.
#ElPasoStrong:More than $1.6 million raised for El Paso victims relief fund
City-wide memorial service planned
The city is organizing a free memorial service, "El Paso Strong," for Wednesday, Aug. 14 and council members were briefed on the plans, which are still in the works.
The main service will be held at Southwest University Park at 7 p.m. and will be simulcast at various locations throughout the city, including the convention center, the Abraham Chavez Theatre, Cleveland Square Park and Ponder Park. It will also be broadcast via Facebook Live.
MORE:U.S. Attorney's Office seeks domestic terrorism charges against mass shooter
"We are a large family, very family-focused in this community and coming together as a family is very important, so we want to give the community an opportunity to come together as they did at the vigil last Sunday," said Tracey Jerome, managing director of museums & cultural affairs, libraries and tourism.
The memorial service will include Juárez, the city manager said.
More details will be released in the coming days and will be posted on the city's website and social media pages.
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Compliance with state and federal employment laws is always an important consideration when an employer merges with or acquires another company. In industries with high rates of consolidation, companies tend to have heightened union concerns and may even draw the attention of lawmakers who want to ensure that employees are being treated fairly during and after the sale of a business.
Like companies in the tech industry, health care and financial services, grocery stores in California and throughout the country have changed ownership at a particularly rapid pace in recent years. The United Food and Commercial Workers union is well aware of the trend and has sponsored a controversial bill that was recently passed by the California Assembly.
The legislation, which the California Chamber of Commerce has called a "job killer," would prohibit grocery stores from terminating workers' employment within 90 days of an acquisition or merger. Specifically, Assembly Bill 359 states that workers could not legally be fired during that 90 days for reasons not related to performance.
After the 90-day grace period, grocery stores would have to conduct performance reviews in deciding whether or not individual employees should stay on.
Critics of the bill have said that it would open grocery stories up to lawsuits from employees who are not retained following the 90-day period.
If you have questions about compliance with existing employment law in California, then speak with an experienced business and employment law attorney. A lawyer with the necessary knowledge and resources can protect you from liabilities related to mergers and acquisitions.


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Stop swearing, ladies!
Sexism is alive and well in New Jersey today. Well, I'd argue that it's alive and well everywhere, but this story caught my attention in particular. A New Jersey school has grown so tired of the kiddies cursing, it seems, that they've decided to act on it by implementing a no-cursing rule. The catch is that it's for girls only.
The reason? A teacher says that it's to get "ladies to act like ladies." I'm so not kidding.
To be fair, it's a Catholic school, so it's not yet another governmental blunder, but it's really no wonder why we continue seeing so much sexism afoot in politics, media, and everywhere else with dunderheads like this running the way our kids are educated.
And get this: boys don't have to obey the rule, but they are "asked" to not swear in front of the company of "ladies." How quaint. Talk about your double standards, which later lead to boys "being boys" while girls get labeled as sluts, or even girls being blamed for their own rape because it's our gosh-darn duty to tame those animal boys, don't you know!
Big, fat eye-roll coupled with a middle finger salute to you, Queen of Peace High School. Thanks a lot for preparing our girls for the misogyny they'll be encountering their whole lives—the very misogyny that you are breeding in your student body.


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- Oct 6, 2022
Arianespace to launch three satellites for Intelsat
Arianespace announced today a launch services contract with Intelsat S.A., the world's leading provider of satellite services, for the launch of three satellites through 2017.
Weighing more than six tons each at launch, the satellites will be placed into GTO by the Ariane 5 ECA from Europe's Space Port in French Guiana.
The three missions will include the launches of Intelsat's previously announced, high throughput EpicNG-class satellites.
Intelsat EpicNG is designed to address wireless and fixed telecommunications, enterprise, mobility, video and government applications that require broadband infrastructure.
On this occasion, Jean-Yves Le Gall, Chairman & CEO of Arianespace, declared: "We are particularly proud to be able to serve the world's largest satellite operator and we thank Intelsat. It is an honor to continue a partnership that goes back nearly 33 years. This new contract for three satellites–representing the 52nd, 53rd, and 54th satellites Arianespace will have launched for Intelsat– is for us a confirmation of the quality and the competitiveness of our launch services."


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Yemeni forces have surrounded a sprawling mosque complex in the capital Sanaa amid fears that backers of ousted autocrat Ali Abdullah Saleh might use it as a launchpad to attack the presidential palace.
The operation, in its fourth day on Tuesday, is the most dramatic standoff yet between current President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi and Saleh's supporters since he was forced to step down in 2011 following mass protests after 33 years in power.
Gulf neighbors and the West fear for the stability of Yemen, which shares a long border with top oil exporter Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government, along with Washington, helped push through the U.N.-mediated political transition.
Dozens of troops in armored vehicles surrounded the mosque complex which straddles a major highway and is close to the presidential palace where Hadi conducts his day-to-day duties. Security officials believe the mosque could be used as a base for insurrectionists.
"There is information that there's a tunnel leading to the presidential compound from the mosque, and weapons inside the basement," a Yemeni security source told Reuters.
State news agency Saba quoted a source in the presidential guard saying on Monday: "After the arrival of information about the intention by some subversive elements to use the mosque to attack sensitive facilities nearby, guarding has been enhanced to protect the mosque and the surrounding area."
Abdulwali al-Qadi, the head of the mosque and a Saleh relative, denied that the building harbored any weapons.
"There's no truth to these allegations," he told Reuters. "There are no weapons in the basement, only books and Korans."
"The presidency wants us to hand over the mosque. They have no right to ask for that," he said.
Government troops denied media access inside the site.
Elected to lead the impoverished Arabian nation's political transition in 2012, Hadi has sought to chip away at the influence of Saleh and other officials and generals from the old government who diplomats say are seeking to regain power.
The mosque, whose six minarets tower over Sanaa, was named in Saleh's honor in 2008 and cost tens of millions of dollars to build. Despite the upheaval in 2011, it has stayed in the hands of armed guards loyal to the ex-president.
Hadi reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday - appointing new oil, finance, electricity and foreign ministers - after street protests over deteriorating economic conditions. [ID:nL5N0OS3LE]
A revolt by Shi'ite militants in the north, secessionist unrest in the south and al Qaeda militancy across the country have sapped Yemen's economy, as oil and water resources decline.
The government raided and shut down a pro-Saleh TV channel last week, accusing it of helping stoke unrest.
In a recent interview with Reuters, Saleh said Hadi's "failed government" sought to blame him for its own shortcomings and denied planning a comeback, though he added he wished to remain in politics.
The U.N. Security Council in February authorised sanctions against specific individuals blocking the political transition or committing rights violations. It stopped short of blacklisting anyone, but Western diplomats said Saleh would be a top candidates for any blacklist that was eventually compiled.


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Disclaimer: I am not an accountant, nor have I received any formal training. If you are looking for financial advice, please see a licensed professional.
Growing up my parents never taught me about how to manage my money. Fortunately I was not a kid who got an allowance for doing chores so, at the ripe old age of 15, I got my first job working at the Dairy Queen down the street from my house. Not only did this provide me with the disposable income my parents so horribly deprived me of (love you mom!), but it forced me to understand the value of money.
However, like most young adults, I never thought about the future so all the money I made I squandered on food and clothes. It was not until my second year of University, at the age of 18, that I decided I wanted to move out on my own and finally took a long hard look at what I was making and what I could afford to live (hopeful I would not be a starving student).
Here are 5 tips I used (and still use today):
It goes without saying that if you spend more than you make, you're going to continue to live in debt; that's personal finance 101. However, what this actually means is that you need to be realistic about what you can afford and come to terms with what you cannot. If you take anything away from this post, let it be this:
stop comparing what you have with others. You have no idea what kind of debt others have put themselves into living the lavish lifestyle you see them posting all over Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook.
Spend what you can afford and let go of "keeping up with the Jones". Your bank account and your future self will thank you for it!
This part is probably the hardest. Make a list of all the bills and expenses you need to pay every month and when they are due (this includes going out, eating out, shopping, etc.) Basically anything that is leaving your account needs to be put on paper. Now add up these amounts and compare them to what you are making monthly. Do they balance? If yes, great. If no, you have some work to do.
When I first moved out, I needed to get to the bottom line of what I could afford and what luxuries I needed to do without. For example, during my time in University, I didn't pay for cable (not even the most basic package) because I couldn't justify the amount per month. Writing down all your expenses makes you acutely aware of what is necessary and what is not.
There are certain expenses you cannot do without. Some examples include: internet, cell phones, insurance, car payments. However, what is the one thing they have in common? There are different providers for these services.
A good way to keep your monthly costs down is to regularly review what you're paying with what is offered in the market. Setting reminders in your calendar one month before any of your services are expiring gives you the chance to do some research into deals and offers, use them to negotiate your current deal and move them if necessary.
After creating your budget, sticking to it is a common struggle (and why it is a separate tip!). What I've always done is that I take my two week paycheque and I list all the bills I need to pay (yes every single one). If a bill isn't due yet, I will put '$' so I can keep using the same template every two weeks. This allows me to keep track of all the bills I have to pay so I don't miss something by accident.
When I receive my paycheque, the first thing I do is pay all the bills which are owed for that two week period. I cannot start spending anything until this is done. If you are not as disciplined as me, you can set up automatic bill payments which will take the money from your account when the bill is due. I personally don't like doing this for two reasons: 1) If the bill gets messed up, I will have to fight to get my money back 2) I like having the responsibility to pay the bills every two weeks as it keeps me accountable.
I'll say it up front so there is no confusion: a credit card is not free money. It should definitely not be counted towards your income. If you cannot control yourself with one, you should not have one. However, if you are able to be responsible with using one, you can cash out on some great benefits.
The card I have has no annual fee and gives me cash back for specific types of purchases (like groceries). Every November I am credited about $80-100 for purchases I am already making. Therefore, if you have a credit card, I would recommend researching different cards types or booking an appointment with someone to talk about what card would work best for you. Rule of thumb: use your credit card for purchases you would make through your chequing account so you are able to pay it back before or by the due date (without interest).
Now as mentioned earlier, I am not a financial professional and these tips are not a magic bullet, however they are a good starting point to managing your money and living a less stressful financial life.
Have any tips you use? Tell me about them by commenting below. I'd love to hear from you!


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|Coordinates: 6°25′12″N 80°0′0″E / 6.42000°N 80.00000°E
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Coordinates: 6°25′N 80°00′E / 6.42°N 80.00°E
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Colombo and 56 kilometres (35 mi) north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern bank of the Bentota River mouth, at an elevation of 3 metres (9.8 ft) above the sea level. The name of the town is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named 'Bem' ruled the tota or river bank.
Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport (Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. Bentota is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar. It also has a turtle hatchery, located on Induruwa beach.
Bentota is a historical place described in ancient messenger poems (sandeśa kāvya). The Galapatha Viharaya is one of a cluster of five ancient temples in the region.[1] In the 17th Century the Portuguese built a small fort at the mouth of the Bentota River (Bentara Ganga), which in Sinhala was called Parangi Kotuwa, meaning the fort of the Portuguese. The river marked the southern extremity of Portuguese held territory in Sri Lanka. The Dutch subsequently allowed the fort to fall into disrepair, converting one of the large buildings within the fort into a colonial rest house for Dutch Officers travelling between Colombo and Galle. The British subsequently converted the rest house into a coastal sanatorium. Sir James Emerson Tennent (1804-1869), the colonial secretary of Ceylon (1845-1850) in his book, Ceylon, An Account of the Island (1859), stated that the rest house at Bentota, situated within a little park, deeply shaded by lofty Tamarind trees on the point of the beach where the river forms its junction with the sea, is one of the coolest and most agreeable in Ceylon. The British introduced the railway in the early 19th century, mainly to transport the coconut produce from the deep south to the capital, building a permanent bridge (Bentota Palama) to cross the river.
Bentota is located on the Coastal or Southern Rail Line (connecting Colombo through to Matara), though Bentota Halt is only a small railway station with most trains stopping at Aluthgama, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north of Bentota. It is located on the A2 highway, connecting Colombo to Wellawaya, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Beruwala. Access is possible from the Southern Expressway Welipenna exit and only 10 km from the exit. Helicopters fly shuttle services on charter basis.
- Bentota Beach
- Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - located 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Bentota, is a community based turtle hatchery and turtle watching project set up by the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) in association with the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.
- Brief Garden - located 11 km (6.8 mi) inland from Bentota, is the house and garden of renowned Sri Lankan landscape architect, Bevis Bawa, the older brother of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Established in 1929 on the grounds of a former rubber plantation Bawa continued to develop the property until his death in 1992.[2]
- Galapatha Raja Maha Vihare Buddhist temple, located in Bentota, contains stone inscriptions, stone carvings, pillars, ponds and troughs from the medieval period.
- Richy Skylark Helipad. This helipad operates helicopter joyrides in Bentota near the estuary operated by Skylark Aviation Helicopters.
See also[edit]
- ^ "Galapatha Viharaya - A once single monastic complex". Daily News (Sri Lanka). 13 March 2009. Archived from the original on 26 July 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ Bowden, Russell (29 May 2011). "Bevis Bawa on Bevis Bawa's 'Brief'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2014.


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What head football coaches demand more than anything else is consistency. Jim McElwain should try it.
The Florida Gators coach has suspended five players ahead of their opening game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 3 against the UMass Minutemen. We know four of them. We don't know one for sure. It's perplexing as to why.
Consider these quick case studies.
Jalen Tabor and C'yontai Lewis: McElwain announced that two potential starters, a junior cornerback and redshirt sophomore tight end, were suspended for the opening game with a full story on the team's website and lengthy seven-sentence statement the program shared on social media. Though the team did not announce the reason for the suspensions, it was quickly learned that it was due to a "nasty fight" the players had in practice, and McElwain did not shy away from discussing that in a round-about way in subsequent media availabilites.
Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells: The freshmen wide receivers were busted over the summer for shooting BB guns outside a dorm on campus. Each was arrested on two felony charges, though the State of Florida has not yet decided how to formally charge them. McElwain ambiguously announced that "two freshmen" would miss the game, not providing the names of either player even though it was quite obvious who they were. Upon being asked directly whether it was those two, he relented and nodded yes.
Mystery senior: At the same time he announced the suspension of Cleveland and Wells, McElwain noted that a third player — an anonymous senior — would also miss the game. The media in attendance did not ask a follow-up question until McElwain had already walked off his podium. He quipped, "You had your chance," at the time and did not answer. Hours later, Florida released a Week 1 depth chart that included every returning scholarship senior except one, WR Chris Thompson. Florida's media corps gave McElwain another chance Wednesday to name the player, and here's the response they got.
McElwain got somewhat passionate and heated while explaining why he, for some reason, refused to name this player. Remember: He had no problem calling out two and eventually relenting and providing the names of two others also set to miss the game.
"Yeah, you know what? I'm here to educate, I'm here to help and I'm here for our players, first and foremost. These are good players and good guys who sometimes make choices that aren't the greatest," he began. "I'm here for them. Learning from our choices and the decisions we make, that's really what it's all about. … You protect them, too. They're kids. You know what? Sometimes, some of the things we do, maybe we're not real proud of and we got to learn. … So there's your reason. These are good players and good kids and they mean well. Don't ever forget that as we write the negative all the time."
It is tough to understand how McElwain is drawing these distinctions. Those asking for a name are trying to do their job. I highly doubt anyone would taken a deep dive into the reason for the suspension. It's not difficult to say "X is suspended for a violation of team rules." Hell, it's one of the Gators' favorite catch phrases.
And really, why even mention the "senior" in the first place?
By being difficult for difficulty's sake, you're asking the media to pursue it and turn a non-story into a topic of conversation.
A story with a true lifespan of a minute — a single tweet, perhaps — will now last six days. Don't think for one second a media member with binoculars at the Florida-UMass game won't scan the sideline to determine the lone senior absent or not dressed. As they should.
A nonsensical and inconsistent policy has the Gators putting the suspensions of two players in the spotlight and trying to push three others (one somewhat successfully) under the rug.
There is no questioning McElwain's discipline here. He's been consistent in teaching players lessons and ensuring his expectations are met both inside the locker room and out of it. Accountability had been lacking at Florida for quite some time, and he's certainly brought some of it back.
But in terms of McElwain's unrelenting decision to remain more vague and inconsistent than necessary regarding suspensions and injuries, it is apparent and even somewhat distracting.
Agreed, his baiting of the media is curious. But as I watch SC I think, at least he's not Muschamp, as he and Roper repeat the Treon Harris experimemt with McIlwain. I'll take the weird media addresses.
Get over it, the media and bloggers will spin it the way they want too.
Adam. You're off in the weeds. Cut it out.


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Catholic integralism is the true seamless garment.
Don't apologize for things you didn't do, to people who don't believe in forgiveness or redemption.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Assimilation is the death of Eastern Christianities in America
"When the grandkids aren't Greek anymore." Small steps forward amidst a massive decline. For every "Go East, young man" convert story of the seekers who should be coming to Eastern churches in America (the Orthodox had their convert boomlet), there are legions more like Rova Farms in New Jersey, just sold to the township, closed about 10 years ago (I was last there about 20 — stately little '50s restaurant and a bar that had become a biker hangout). Here's a story of that Russian community's fascinating history but also its fall... in 1977. Thought of it as I was considering going to ROCOR's big festival at the church still there (pictured) for the Sunday celebrating St. Vladimir's Day, the prince who converted the Ukraine, which spread to Russia; me: "Russia was consecrated when St. Vladimir was baptized." (No, I won't go to Liturgy twice; I just won't go to Communion, which is my usual way anyway.) I just picked up this expression, "civilization lasts three generations," which reminded me of my saying, "Eastern churches in Western countries fail in three generations" due to assimilation. You can try to wall off and speak only Russian. You can have English services and a great Sunday school and youth camp. The kids and grandkids still leave. I don't have an answer.
And regarding "Eastern," for the newbs, there is more than one kind of Eastern Christianity. The biggest and best known are the Orthodox. They and their lesser-known Byzantine Catholic cousins are in various ethnic jurisdictions. Then you have the other rites, such as Coptic and Armenian, which also have representatives in the church. Rival one true churches to both Catholicism and the Orthodox based on alleged Christological heresies. Culturally very similar to Orthodoxy (traditional liturgy, married priests). Estranged Catholics or non-Christians with bishops and a liturgy? The church recognizes their orders as we do the Orthodox. The Maronites are all Catholic, and alas, Novus Ordo-fied, as are the Nestorians' bigger cousins, the Chaldean Catholics.
Valid orders define what I call the great Catholic family: trinitarian theology so basic the Nestorians and Miaphysites, non-Byzantine Easterns, pass ("Do you believe that Jesus is God? Good!"); unbroken claim to apostolic succession; and uninterrupted true teaching about the Eucharist (sorry, Anglicans: we take your framers at their word, so no Mass, no orders). Catholicism is the church but the others are still sacramentally a part of us. No one-on-one proselytism of born members, but bringing these churches in together and leaving their rites alone are imperative.
Byzantine Catholicism in America is endangered, not even getting the temporary boost of more planeloads of immigrants that the Greek Orthodox, the biggest Orthodox group in America, do. (Either they eventually return home, which is fine, or the assimilation cycle starts over.) A suggestion overheard: it might help if the Ukrainian Catholic Church in America admitted that most immigrants from the Ukraine speak Russian more than Ukrainian.
That Byzantine Catholicism is very much not perfect is a sign we have a lot of work to do. And an opportunity: go to the Orthodox for Vespers or Vigil! Not to preach; to (learn how to) pray.
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We make homemade DIY eczema cream because the makers of commercial creams use petroleum which is not good for skin, despite their claims!
My youngest daughter has had eczema for most of her life. It isn't a terrible case; it's confined mostly to her legs and she has never gotten an infection from it. Still, it always hurts my heart a little to see the red, itchy patches of eczema on her thighs and behind her knees.
Summer gives her a slight reprieve. The humid air doesn't dry her skin out quite as badly as the dry, cool weather we will experience in the autumn and winter. Since we've been dealing with this for enough years that I'm aware of her patterns now, I'm trying extra hard to get her eczema under control before winter arrives.
Ideas for Controlling Eczema
Along with our homemade eczema cream (recipe below) here are a few things we've done to help control her eczema:
- Cutting down on bath frequency (especially in the winter when she isn't playing outside as much)
- Putting her on a dairy-free diet (this is incredibly helpful, although grass-fed dairy is far better than conventional)
- Foregoing harsh soaps (learn to make your own soap here)
- Making our own mild laundry detergent
- Having her sleep in long pants to minimize nighttime scratching
- Keeping her skin moisturized
To keep her skin moisturized, we have tried nearly every lotion we could find. Even with all the products we've used, I've never found an eczema cream that did anything but give her slightly softer eczema. Many store-bought eczema creams are petroleum-based, anyway, which means they're not environmentally friendly and not as good for skin as their marketing claims. (You guys probably already knew that, but if you'd like to read more, check out this article.) There are "greener" products available, but I've never found them particularly effective, either.
This year I've given up on store-bought brands and am making my own homemade eczema cream for her. I'm able to use natural, plant-based ingredients (except for the honey) and have a more effective lotion, too.
Homemade Eczema Cream
We make homemade eczema cream because manufacturers of store-bought eczema creams start with petroleum which is not good for skin, despite marketing claims!
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Active Time
- 30 minutes
- Cooling Time
- 1 hour
- Total Time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings
- 8 ounces
- Estimated Cost
- $8.25
- ½ cup shea butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 40 drops lavender essential oil
- 5-10 drops tea tree essential oil
To begin making your homemade eczema cream, use a double boiler or similar setup (I used a small pot in a larger pot and melt down the shea butter and coconut oil until they're combined.)
Next, add the honey and allow it to melt.
When everything is in a liquid state, add the lavender and tea tree oils and stir to combine.
Allow your mixture to cool slightly so that it will begin to solidify. You can put the homemade eczema cream solution in the refrigerator. Do not put in the freezer or it will become too solid and you'll have to melt it back down.
When your solution has thickened up but is still liquid, go ahead and give it the first round of mixing. I prefer a hand-held mixer, but a stand mixer would work, too. Mix for several minutes until the color has lightened and the solution has a frothy appearance.
As the solution solidifies, mix every ten minutes or so, until it is at its peak solid state (similar to a lotion consistency).
Mix one more time and transfer to the mason jar or another container.
You can store this homemade eczema cream at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending on how solid you would like it to remain.
Recipe Video
As always, when using a new product on your skin, use sparingly at first to be sure that your skin reacts well. After you've determined that your skin reacts well, apply once or twice a day over the affected area.
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Homemade DIY Eczema Cream Ingredients
Shea Butter
Shea butter is a fat that is derived from the nut of the shea tree. It is incredibly moisturizing and has healing properties, so it helps with the dry skin associated with eczema.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil contains a lot of good fats, too, and is another moisturizer. It's also full of Vitamin E!
The honey in this homemade eczema cream moisturizes the skin and also has antibacterial properties. Two for one!
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil smells great, but it also has soothing and healing properties for the skin.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil helps prevent the infections that often occur from scratching at eczema.
Your Final Product: Homemade Excema Cream
When you're finished with your homemade eczema cream, you should have a soft, creamy lotion that smells of lavender and shea butter. It will also look exactly like buttercream frosting, but won't taste nearly as good on cupcakes.
I hope this homemade eczema cream works as well for you as it has for us!
Want More Help With Eczema?
Our friend Emily over at Holistic Squid has written an awesome eBook, called The Eczema Cure, about healing eczema from the inside out. She's a holistic practitioner who has had success healing her own daughter's eczema. You can learn more about her eBook and get it here.


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Limo Fire Mourners Asked Not To Place Memorials On San Mateo Bridge
SAN MATEO (CBS SF) -- The California Highway Patrol is asking those who want to honor the five women who were killed in a limousine fire on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge last Saturday to refrain from putting memorial items on the bridge.
The massive fire erupted in the back of the limo around 10:10 p.m. as a group of nine women were heading across the bridge to Foster City.
The CHP shared condolences with the family and friends of the women who were celebrating the recent marriage of Neriza Fojas, 31, a former Bay Area resident who worked as a nurse at the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno.
Five women perished in the car, while the driver and four other passengers were able to escape.
The victims were identified as Jennifer Balon, 39, of Dublin; Anna Alcantara, 46, of San Lorenzo; Michelle Estrera, 35, of Fresno; Neriza Fojas, 31, of Monterey; and Felomina Geronga, 43, of Alameda.
The surviving women are Jasmine Desguia, 34, of San Jose; Mary Guardiano, 42, of Alameda; Nelia Arellano, 36, of Oakland; and Amalia Loyola, 48, of San Leandro.
Loyola and Desguia were taken to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose and Guardiano and Arellano to Stanford Hospital.
As of Wednesday morning, Loyola remained at the hospital in fair condition. Desguia has been released, Valley Medical Center officials said.
The driver was not injured in the blaze.
CHP officials said community members who want to leave something to honor the victims cannot put items at the scene of the fatal incident.
Officials said it is unsafe and risks further harm.
"In times of emotional pain such as this, we are sensitive but we must also remain diligent in our mission of safety," officials said in a statement Wednesday.
The CHP, along with the Foster City Fire Department, is investigating the deadly inferno that occurred while the women were being driven from Alameda to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City.
CHP Sgt. Diana McDermott said the investigation will center around what started the fire.
The state Public Utilities Commission, which regulates and licenses passenger carriers such as limos, said the limo that burst into flames was part of the fleet from Limo Stop, Inc., based out of San Francisco and San Jose.
The company has not had any previous contact with the regulatory agency, CPUC spokesman Chris Chow said.
However, commission officials are investigating if the company misrepresented the seating capacity of its vehicle to the CPUC. If so, it could be fined $7,500 per day of violation, Chow said.
The limo, a 1999 Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine, was listed to hold up to eight people. Nine people were riding inside at the time of the fire.
A fire extinguisher is not required in that type of vehicle, Chow said.
Chow said there are six other vehicles in the company's fleet, including another eight-passenger vehicle.
Kultar Singh is listed as the company's CEO. Singh, from an office San Jose on Wednesdsay morning said any comments about the incident would be deferred to his lawyer, Doug Sears, based out of Sacramento.
Sears, an attorney who on his website listed that he specializes in trucking, transportation and catastrophic injury cases, did not return calls seeking comment.
State Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, said he is putting together urgent legislation that would require these types of limousines to have a fire extinguisher on board and be regularly inspected by the PUC.
"No one could believe such a tragedy could occur," Hill said Wednesday afternoon.
He said the bill, which he will formally introduce next week, would be ready for when the investigation reveals more about what caused the fire.
"I think we can say from what we have learned there are very few regulations or checks and inspections of limousine to verify they are safe," Hill said.
He said it is important to have inspections and regulatory oversight on these cars even if they carry eight or fewer passengers—which he considers an arbitrary limit on behalf of the PUC.
Hill said he hopes his proposal would prevent something like this from happening again.
(Copyright 2013 by CBS San Francisco and Bay City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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With the Moon opposing Venus we may seek out that feeling of connection that comes through contact with with a sweetheart, friends or family.
There may be a desire to indulge our whims too which could see us ignoring any dietary restrictions or other disciplines to enjoy doing as we please. For your FREE Daily Horoscope Friday 19th August 2016 please see below...
Horoscopes Friday 19th August 2016
Aries 21 March - 20 April
Despite the pace at which yesterday's Eclipse may have stirred up issues associated with your social life, the wider view shows that when it comes to career and personal goals, progress can also be made. Heed your instincts for if they encourage you to push forward with a bold plan, you could get help from an unexpected quarter and from someone with influence.
Taurus 21 April - 21 May
You may need to insist on others doing things your way, especially if you have a specific outcome in mind. However, don't feel guilty if you need to stand firm, as with the Moon in Pisces currently linking to Saturn and Neptune, a certain person could seek to undermine your wishes. Your horoscope reveals that if you know what you want, then there will be less problem in insisting you get it.
Gemini 22 May - 21 June
If someone asks you to present them with details of a scheme, then it would be to your advantage to do so. The present picture suggests that over coming days you may be offered help to get it underway, so having the facts at your fingertips can improve the chances of their support. If you have spare cash, you might be attracted to something stylish to complement your home.
Cancer 22 June - 23 July
As Mars moves closer to Saturn in your work and lifestyle sector, you may be more aware of any difficulties you might encounter, and because of this be less open to the possibilities. Try not to let background fears prevent you from moving ahead, as the present set-up suggests that if you can go beyond them you could do well. A step by step approach might help.
Leo 24 July - 23 August
It's possible you may be feeling the effects of yesterday's Lunar Eclipse today, which could be why you're apprehensive about approaching a certain individual. Yet, the opposite may be nearer the mark, as this can be a good time to seek them out and talk, even if doing so is a tad awkward. You might find that doing so is a relief whatever the reaction you get, Leo.
Virgo 24 August - 23 September
While the Moon Neptune connection can see you discussing a key plan from an abstract perspective, it might be helpful to zero in on the details now and do some research. It may not be relevant right now, but might be over coming weeks or months when you could be asked for precisely this kind of information. Some early preparation could stand you in good stead.
Libra 24 September - 23 October
Although the current picture could see you overwhelmed by general tasks or by others' demands, you might have more control over how the coming days pan out than you realise. In fact, with Mars moving closer to Saturn in your sector of talk and thought, start by letting others know that you do have limits, and asserting yours will help to firm up your boundaries.
Scorpio 24 October - 22 November
With yesterday's Eclipse still in effect and with other potent energies on the field, it would be no surprise if you found it difficult to decide what to do next. Ring a bell? If so, try not to worry or fret over it. You may find that things gradually begin to fall into place over coming days, making it easier to determine what's in your very best interests and what clearly isn't.
Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December
Just as you're getting into your stride, it may seem that certain people are stalling your efforts to move ahead. And it could be someone close who seems to be doing their best to thwart your plans. Although this issue may have reverberated around you for some time, you're probably getting wiser and stronger. Be sensitive to their needs, but be true to yourself too.
Capricorn 22 December - 20 January
Mars and Saturn linking to Neptune could encourage you to give up on a frustrating situation. Progress though may still be possible. In fact, a proactive approach can see you rising to the challenge and forging ahead. As a result, you could turn a worrying or potentially insurmountable issue into one that inspires and that could also have an element of gain.
Aquarius 21 January - 19 February
If you need to make a decision that involves money, then do take your time. And even if others are keen for you to get a move on, don't let this influence you too much. There's also a chance that in your desire to avoid a financial glitch you might miss one simple detail. Because of this, look to reacquaint yourself with any key facts or information before you go ahead.
Pisces 20 February - 20 March
With the Moon in your sign linking to Neptune and angling towards Mars and Saturn you may be having second thoughts about a goal that has been central to your plans. And you may find yourself swinging backwards and forwards regarding whether you want to continue or not. However, as Mars closes in on Saturn, the resolve to make a go of it can intensify, Pisces.


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Wetland Equipment incorporates a unique recessed track system into their amphibious undercarriages. This design prevents debris and obstructions from penetrating the pontoons. Wetland's uniquely designed channels allow the track chains and wear pads to glide through easily, without interference from outside debris.
Over the years, our designs have evolved to adapt to different terrains based on our customers' unique needs. The recessed track system keeps the amphibious equipment as light as possible by shedding accumulated mud and debris. This helps Wetland Equipment's products achieve the highest level of floatation on the market.
Wetland Equipment designed a proven system for track chain adjustment. The push ram system is the easiest and safest way to adjust track chain. Simply loosen 1 jam nut then adjust with back nut. This process can be done from the top or bottom of the machine. This allows low downtime and easy maintenance checks for operators.
We have a total of 36 inches of adjustment space. We use bearings, which allow the axels to rotate smoothly, which prevents friction and wear on track chain.
Wetland Equipment designed a patented feature called the knuckle bottom, which allows 360 turning. Wetland designed this to allow each machine to operate just like a land track machine. No need to use boom and arm to turn or maneuver, with Wetland Equipment's oversized drive system, turning is effortless and easy.
One of the biggest advantages Wetland Equipment has over the competition is the size of the pontoons. Wetland engineers have taken the minimum amount of floatation need and added an additional 20% more floatation.
Wetland Equipment has the only equipment that can float and travel at the same time. Wetland has designed each amphibious excavator to operate just like on land tracks and has taken out any limitations to the equipment. Check the Excavators and Carriers specifications sheet and see the sizes of our equipment.
Designed To Fit
In the construction phase, everything is cut out prior to any welding. Each piece fits perfectly, and due to the drafting and engineering, any part can be reproduced, or the whole amphibious undercarriage, so that it replaces the old one exactly. The channels are not heated and bent to conform to the pontoon bottoms either; instead, they are computer rolled to fit exactly when welded into place, thereby retaining temper and abrasive resistance. This should be a very important considerations for prospective clients knowing that what they are purchasing is not being built in someone's back yard.
Wetland's cleat and Recess Track design eliminates mud buildup, increases chain life, and avoids track jumping and downtime. Three inches of mud and debris accumulations on top of the pontoon can add 10,000 lbs. to the system, reducing flotation and chain life.
We build the largest pontoons available. Our pontoons will float with lots of freeboard. This is best when going from mud/swamp to water. With the extra flotation, all you have to do is track into the water and they will clean themselves. With other competitive pontoons that have less buoyancy, you may have to carry a water pump on the equipment to clean the pontoons each time before entering the water.
Competitive pontoons have a very little slope (rake) in front or rear. They require excavator or winch assistance when climbing a steep bank/levee causing environmental damage as well as wasted operator time. Wetland's long slope design allows the entering and exiting of canals and rivers without assistance or damage to either bank.


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Pastor Mike Portuphy
(National Leader)
Eld. Dr. Martison Arnan
(Assistant Leader)
Youth and PENSA Ministry
The Youth ministry serves the spiritual needs of individuals between the ages of thirteen to nineteen (13-19) years. The church recognizes the youth as the future leaders of the church and society. There is, therefore, the need for them to be grounded firmly in the service of the Lord .
PENSA (Pentecost Students and Associates) exists to serve the needs of members of The Church of Pentecost and other Pentecostals who are students, graduates, and professionals. PENSA operates under the following goals and objectives: PENSA operates under the following goals and objectives:
- To win souls for Christ "Go ye into the world and preach the gospel to every creature, he that believe and is baptized shall be saved. (Mark 16:15-16).
- Provide opportunity among students and alumni for spiritual edification and encourage deeper commitment to God's work.
- Help members to identify and develop the ministries and leadership potentials in COP.
- Organize programs to meet the needs of students, recent graduates, and associates in the colleges and high schools such as conferences, workshops, seminar, and career fairs.
- Provide the flow of information and interaction between the group, ministries within the Church and other institutions towards fellowship and spiritual. edification.
- Provide the opportunity for students and associates to live their faith and continue in their commitment at home and on campus.
- Create a forum for networking, cooperation, and familiarization with other Christian students and professionals within COP and other denominations.
- Create a forum for networking, cooperation, and familiarization with other Christian students and professionals within COP and other denominations.
PENSA members are encouraged to participate in charitable activities and perform community services to fulfill our mission.
Campus Ministry


text: I had two shoots for Time Magazine this fall, neither of which ended up in the print editions, but they were fun to shoot regardless. I got to observe a true power lunch between Senators Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, and Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota. The extra special aspect of this lunch at Capitol Hill hotspot The Monocle was that it occurred during the government shutdown when their male counterparts were enjoying their posturing, brinksmanship, and mutually assured destruction. I also made some portraits of Mike Needham, the CEO for Heritage Action for America. According to the article, Mike and his group are kinda sorta responsible for the government shutdown. Just how well that worked out for him remains to be seen. As a photojournalist who covers politics, I actually got a boost in business during the shutdown, but my family was directly and adversely impacted along with many, many others. Most folks seem to agree it was a bad idea.


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Botox treatments have become very common for Hollywood stars. While many actors may not want to admit it, almost all the actors over the age of 40 have the possibility of having Botox treatments. Even the star's youngest has chosen to inject Botox in the forehead or around the eyes. A reality TV star is even shown to undergo a procedure in one episode.
The treatment itself is relatively painless and usually done in the doctor's office. With the application of anesthetic cream, the treatment itself causes little or no pain or discomfort. If you are searching for the best online aesthetic courses then you may browse on google about the best online aesthetic courses in CA.
Where Botox is usually applied
In 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Botox for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. Its popularity has increased dramatically since then. Botox treatment is consistently one of the top five non-surgical cosmetic procedures performed each year.
The lines between the eyebrows are called the glabellar line. Besides being used to remove them, Botox is now also used to remove wrinkles on the forehead, crow's feet around the eyes, and wrinkles around the mouth. It is also approved to treat various medical conditions, including eye coordination problems and eye muscle spasms. This may surprise you, but it is also approved to treat migraines and severe underarm sweating.
How Botox Works
This may sound a little daunting, but the Botox works by paralyzing the muscles, preventing them from moving. As a general rule, if you have a Botox procedure, you will see the results usually within a week after the procedure. The results must be kept for at least 3 months, but not more than 6 months. The reason you stop seeing the results of Botox is that from time to time, a natural protein in the Botox absorbed into the body and the crippling effect no longer works.


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We observe
and research
As human-centered designers we need to understand who we are designing for. Through observation and research we can gain insights into what our users need and want. When observation isn't enough, we bring people to the table and engage with them directly to explore their values, challenges, and pain points. Research and gathering insights continues through the process and new findings are factored in as we move into iteration and prototyping.
We define
the problem
Once we've gathered the insights as thoroughly as possible, we synthesize our discoveries and find focus to create an actionable problem statement that will guide the rest of the process. Understanding the real, meaningful challenge rather than the perceived problem is fundamental in creating a solution that works. Sometimes we move past this stage and need to revisit it to redefine the problem when we discover something new — all part of the process!
We ideate
This is where we think big. We approach each challenge with a beginner's mindset to uncover unexpected areas of exploration, get obvious solutions out of our heads, and utilize the collective perspectives of our diverse team and yours. No evaluation just yet (we'll get there) - this phase of the Design Thinking process is all about divergent thinking.
We iterate
and prototype
Now we take the ideas from our heads and get them into our hands. We jot down notes, evaluate our ideas, create sketches, and build models quickly and nimbly to investigate many different possibilities. Through iteration, we're able to deepen our understanding of our users, explore and test what could work and what might not, and draw inspiration from our collaborators.
We deploy, test,
and assess
Once we've decided on a direction, we refine our prototypes and solutions and put them out into the world. Sometimes testing reveals that we didn't get it right or that we didn't define the problem correctly in the first place, so we may need to revisit the definition, ideation, iteration, and potentially even the research phases again.


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|A bridal robe of spotless snow...
Christmas hath a darkness
Brighter than the blazing noon,
Christmas hath a chillness
Warmer than the heat of June,
Christmas hath a beauty
Lovelier than the world can show:
For Christmas bringeth Jesus,
Brought for us so low.
Earth, strike up your music,
Birds that sing and bells that ring;
Heaven hath answering music
For all Angels soon to sing:
Earth, put on your whitest
Bridal robe of spotless snow:
For Christmas bringeth Jesus,
Brought for us so low.
— Christina Rossetti
Is it surprising that a child of December, named after Christ, would have a canon of beloved Christmas poems?
Born on December 5, 1830 Christina Rossetti was considered the natural successor to Elizabeth Barrett Browning following Browning's death in 1861. Born into one of the most creative families of 19th century England, Rossetti's enduring legacy is owed in part to her Christmas poems which have been set to music by Holst among others.


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Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by a Kindergarten teacher on her radio show Teacher Talk Radio.
A wonderfully enlightening show, we discussed topics of importance to teachers, educators, parents and children. Click here to listen to the show.
I highly recommend that you listen in. I trust that you will gain new insight from it. Leave me a comment to let me know what you think!
P.S. We have set a tentative date for early in the new year to do a show dedicated solely to the topic of gluten-free and celiac!
From our home to yours, Tina Turbin
If you have any questions or suggestions just email me at info (at) GlutenFreeHelp.info.


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Footage of new swimsuits fashions being displayed. Portland Street, London.
Short Summary
Models show off new swim wear. Portland Street, London.
M/S Swimming pool. Girl emerges from under water, pan up to others on diving boards. C/U Kay Meredith in 'Sea Glory'. Pan down and up costume. C/U Nora Vary in 'Eden Rock' talking up to another girl. C/U Nora's face, pan down costume. C/U Pan compasses. M/S Sylvia Wren in 'Swanling' climbing steps to diving board and then leaning on pillar. C/U Pan up swimsuit. She pulls down 'cuffs' on brassiere.
M/Ss Ann West in 'Eve's Leaves' walks down steps. C/U Pan down suit. C/U Ann West in 'Heavenly Body'. Pan down swimsuit. M/S Ann pirouettes and leans against pillar. M/S Kay Meredith in 'Corsica' sitting on edge of diving board. She stands up, pirouettes and leans against higher board. C/U Pan down swimsuit. M/S to C/U Sylvia Wren in 'Demure'. She walks down steps, pirouettes and turns down black top of white suit. M/S Anne West in 'Blinkers' swimming in pool.
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- 1281.32
- Media URN:
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- Group:
- New pictorials
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 05/02/1951
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- Sound
- HD Format:
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- Duration:
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Monday, December 7, 2015
Mean Johnny Barrows (1976)
4 comments:
- greg6363 said...
Let's see how many Fred Williamson movies from the 70's are left to review.
- December 7, 2015 at 2:42 PM
- Unknown said...
Greg, I'll take you up. That looks like: Mr. Mean, The New Spartans, No Way Back, Tough Guys (not the Douglas-Lancaster-Carvey movie), both The Legend and The Soul of (Black) Charley, and some obscure Filipino thing called The System. Peter might feel honor-bound to get to Legend and Soul, but as for the rest, it may be his call as to whether or not they fade into the ether.
- December 7, 2015 at 4:07 PM
- Booksteve said...
This poster is terrible. Fred and Roddy don't even look like themselves! The worst part, though, and I say this every time I run across the poster, is that Williamson seems to be holding either swim flippers or giant flashlights in his hands! Hahahahahaha!
- December 8, 2015 at 8:46 AM
- Unknown said...
THE NEW SPARTENS, a comedy, was never finished. It only shot for a week before it was shut down. What a cast though - Williamson, Oliver Reed, Patrick Wayne, Susan George, Toshiro Mifune and Jimmy Wang Yu.
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This article is continuation of last week article Where is Dow heading between Jun 4th - Jun 8th ? 400 point rally or 1000 point sell off. Last week Dow gained, 435 points (3.59%), S&P500 47.52 points (3.73%) and Nasdaq 110 points (4%). Year to date, Dow is up 253 points 336 points (3.3%), S&P500 68 points (5%), and Nasdaq 253 (10%).
Today, Spain has asked for 125B in bailout for banks, and Euro group approved it. But the question remains where is the money ? EFSF has about 200 B. So if Spain gets 125B, that will leave 75B in EFSF. ECB 1 trillion effect was washed away in 5 month. So how long this 125B effect last. Market could react positively but I think its already priced in and we should see off on Monday. If you remember Cyprus is also want 15 B from EFSF to help its finances.
Remember : Greece election is on June 17th and this will bring very high volatility in the market especially on Friday. If there is any potential of market to rally, its only on Monday and Tuesday. Rest of the week, we'll see sell off .
Chart for June 8th: Dow opened low but the sentiment changed to bullish after disappointing US economic data supported the idea of further easing which lead to short squeeze ahead of weekend along with the news that Spain might ask for bailout.
- Euro was down 0.35% closed @1.2516
- US dollar index gained 0.56% closed @82.51
- VIX was down 2.26% closed @21.26
- Gold gained $3.40.
Technical levels to watch next week: A rally without consolidation can break and reverse all its gain as it happened with the gains made during Dec to May. Last week we saw similar rally without consolidation. There are high chances it will break down on any shock out of Europe. For bullish sentiment to continue, Dow needs to break 12,570 and S&P500 needs to bre ak 1340. For bearish sentiment to continue, Dow needs to break 12472, and S&P500 needs to break 1308. We could see another 100 point upside this week. at the same time, if market remains negative on Monday and Tuesday, We could see 550 point sell off.
|1 month Chart of Dow is bit bullish and if the rally continues max it can go is 12,812. At the same time if Dow starts selling off it will retest 12,225 followed by 12,000 resistance as overall trend is bearish.
|Based on 3 month, 6 month, 1 year and 5 year chart, all are still bearish and we could see big sell off in coming days. If Dow breaks 12,225 we could see Dow falling below 12,000.
Remember : Greece election is on June 17th and this will bring very high volatility in the market especially on Friday. If there is any potential of market to rally, its only on Monday and Tuesday. Rest of the week, we'll see sell off .


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I got into podcasting late. I've been listening for years, but I never started my own. But by the time that Seth and I did, there was an emerging idea started by Jason Snell: recording and editing podcasts iOS-only. As someone who rarely ever touches a Mac for their day-to-day work, this idea has continued to gnaw at my brain. I tried my hand a couple of times at doing something differently with it, but it never panned out the way I wanted.
In an effort to head down this road, I ended up switching microphones last year: I had the clutch Blue Yeti microphone, but decided on the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB instead. Not only was it better for the environment in which I record, but it also afforded me the possibility to record using both the USB and XLR connections, pushing me closer to the goal of iOS-only.
A month or so ago, I was recording the show via the late-2012 Mac mini I have. I ended up having an issue while recording, and I lost my audio in several spots. Given that this is one of two jobs that I ever ask it to do, I was understandably upset and put off by recording in the same way going forward. The idea of going iOS-only came back to the forefront of my mind. I again turned to Jason's setup, only to realize that this was going to cost me several hundred dollars to create. I don't have that lying around, and I wanted to find something that would work for me.
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Fertilizers are commonly used among both professional farmers and home gardeners. But its not always clear what the uses of fertilizers in agriculture are. In some cases, the soil itself does have all the necessary nutrients that allow the plants to grow. However, if that is not the case, farmers have to employ additional fertilizing methods to avoid nutrient deficiency. In simple terms, if your plants don't have access to enough nutrients they will stop growing.
Although there are many store-bought fertilizers available on the market, they are mainly intended for large farmers, who are too busy to make their own compost. On the other hand, if you have a smaller garden near your home, you can opt for an organic fertilizer instead. One of the common choices amongst farmers is a fertilizer made from leaves that pile up in their yard. That is one of the most efficient and easiest options you could go for, so it will be a focus of our article.
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According to recent research, yard litter that mainly consists of fallen leaves accounts for around 20% of all waste in the US. To be more specific, more than 35 million tons of leaves were sent to be used in a landfill every year.
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The benefits of leaves go beyond just feeding your plants. They will also attract more useful microbes an warms and allow usually sandy soil to retain significantly more moisture. Additionally, they will also protect delicate plants from the cold weather. The exact nutrients you can find in leaves depend on the tree, but each tree has it's own benefits and can be used for composting purposes.
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[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/images/05/13/art.obama.buffalo.0513.gi.jpg caption="President Obama spoke to workers at a manufacturing plant in Buffalo, New York Thursday."]Buffalo, New York (CNN) - President Barack Obama said Thursday that economic growth will continue next year, but he warned the nation will face hard choices as it tackles the federal deficit.
In a town hall appearance at a manufacturing plant in Buffalo, New York, Obama prompted applause when he declared: "We can say beyond a shadow of a doubt today we are headed in the right direction."
"Next year's going to be better than this year," Obama said.
At the same time, Obama warned of tough choices ahead as the nation faces its unsustainable deficit.
"The truth of the matter is that we're going to have to spend the next couple of years making some very hard decisions getting our deficit and spending under control," he said in response to a question about tax reform. "It's not going to be fun."
The visit was part of Obama's continuing "White House to Main Street" tour. He grabbed some wings for lunch at a local joint and then toured a metal fabrication plant, where he held a town-hall-style event to talk about the economy.
Buffalo suffers from one of the country's highest poverty rates, with nearly 30 percent of its population living at or below the poverty line.
The city has struggled in recent decades with the loss of industrial employers such as steel and auto-related manufacturers, but has weathered the most recent recession a little better than the nation overall.
The unemployment rate in Buffalo currently stands at 8.6 percent while the national average is 9.7 percent.
Poking fun at the political clamor of Washington, Obama said he liked escaping to places like Buffalo so he can hear the voices of the American people.
"No matter what the economists say, it's not a real recovery until people feel it in their own lives," he said.
Obama cited steps his administration has taken in response to the economic recession - including what he called unpopular ones such as bailing out banks and automakers - as necessary to bring about the growth and job creation of recent months.
He also heralded assistance to small businesses like Industrial Support Inc., the plant where his speech took place, noting the company received a loan via the stimulus bill that helped it weather the recession and buy new equipment.
In particular, Obama told how a woman at Duff's Famous Wings - where he had lunch - thanked him for the tax credits in the health care reform bill passed this year that help small businesses provide health insurance for workers.
"She offered me some of her wings ... but I had already ordered," the president joked.
In response to questions from the audience of more than 200 people, including plant employees and local officials, Obama said he wants to work with Congress to create a sustainable source of funding to improve the nation's highways, rail links, ports and other infrastructure.
He also reiterated his support for strengthening the education system. Known as a basketball and baseball fan, Obama made a rare hockey reference in the city considered a hockey town.
"We've got to make sure that our young people are trained and prepared for the future," Obama said. "I know Buffalo's a big hockey town. Now [pro hockey great Wayne] Gretzky wasn't your guy, but what did they used to say about Gretzky? ... He didn't think about where the puck was, he thought about where it was going to be."
Before his appearance, Obama also met privately with families of the 50 people killed in February 2009 when a Continental Connection commuter plane crashed while flying from Newark, New Jersey, to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Afterwards, he wore a red bracelet on his left wrist commemorating the victims of the crash.
The president has taken several trips as part of his White House to Main Street tour. Most recently he traveled to Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri during a multiple-stop trip.
I don't believe a word he says. He never tells the truth. He doesn't make difficult decisions just political ones.
When President Obama finally does make the hard decisions, I'm betting money that the GOP will criticize him for every cut he makes.
Fox news lately talking about mistake of 115 billion dollars in health care cost from CBO's budget.
How come they were silance when bush milead in medicare prescription drug bill cost of 200 billion?
It's like maxing out on your credit line, and saying now we have to do something. Here is an idea, print money, it's easy.
Folks, please educate yourself. The Bush Tax cuts helped the upper 2%. Ask Rush Limbaugh how much he paid in taxes. His annual income is 37 million dollars a year.
USA report yesterday, income tax for 2009 was the lowest since 1950.
The United States posted an $82.69 billion deficit in April, nearly four times the $20.91 billion shortfall registered in April 2009 and the largest on record for that month, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
It was more than twice the $40-billion deficit that Wall Street economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast.
And so Obama marches on in his effort to destroy America.
Defense, social security, and medicare represent the vast majority of our government spending. Some or all of these need to be cut and/or taxes need to be raised. If you do the math, it's just the plain ugly truth.
For the Tea Party crowd, are you going to cut defense? Are you going to cut social security for yourself or your parents/grandparents? Are you going to cut medicare? If the answer to all of those is no, then you need to raise taxes. There is no other way.
Both the Democrats and Republicans share the blame for the deficits and the debt. Those blaming President Obama alone need to go back and check their facts.
We need to stop rewarding elected officials for telling us what we want to hear rather than what is correct. Tax cuts sound great on the campaign trail but they reduce revenue which ADDs to the deficit. We did that under the Bush administration. The debt exploded and our jobs went overseas. It was not a recipe for success and we're paying for it now in the unemployment lines (those same unemployed people aren't paying much in income taxes right now either).
Oh yes, the President is correct by saying next year will be better than this year, but it will be because a lot of his allies in the Congress will be unemployed and he will have to govern from the center rather than the far left that he does today!
Why are the governments so afraid to make the rich pay their just
taxes. Do anyone not understand that until the people with much do
much, things will never change. Why do rich people fill like the only thing they should do in life is have a good time. They are only
rich because they have ways of getting money from the lower people.
But they never what to put back.
Georgia, USA born, but that do not matter, do it
Perhaps now would be a good time for the GOPers to explain why, if their policies are so good for America, Democrats are called upon to continually bring the country out of recessions AFTER republicans have had their control?
So far, its been Obama, Obama, Obama . . . distractions are well and good, but many millions of Americans would really like answers. Evidently, we are asked to believe in the GOP, irregardless of history.
It's not going to work this time, GOPers. Sorry.
Wait until after the election when we get hit with so many new taxes. Maybe we need a flat tax and everyone will be taxed.
When Bush took office Clinton left our country with a surplus and Bush left President Obama and this country in a total economic meltdown. It took money for Bush to get us in this mess and it takes money to get us out no matter which way you look at it. Nobody does business with someone who has no spending power, borrowed or saved.
"It's not going to be fun."
It hasn't been fun watching Obama spend America into the dirt, but I am sure he, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid had fun running up our credit card on useless partisan programs that didn't work.
I have to admit though, it was fun watching the Massachusetts voters come to America's rescue by sending in Senator Brown.
One thing he's right about. It's not going to be fun.Spend and tax!!!
9.9% UNEMPLOYMENT when Obama promised us it wouldn't go over 8% if we would just pass the corrupt stimulous bill without reading it!!! 9.9% UNEMPLOYMENT and Obama thinks the American people should be thanking him! With all the trillion in corrupt wasted spending all Obama has given us thus far is 9.9% UNEMPLOYMENT. Let's make a deal. If UNEMPLOYMENT is 8% or less by election day in Nov we'll let the Democrats keep their jobs. If its over 8% lets use Obama's own standard to declare the Democrats a corrupt failure and kick them the heck out of office. 8% Obama....we would expect it to be better by now since you promised it wouldn't go over 8%, but all Americans, especially the unemployed, should judge your party by the promises and standards you set.
Ever wonder how things would have turned out if McCain and Palin had won the election? What would they be doing now for our country? Seriously, what would they have done up to now that would have changed everything and made the country better today 5/12/2010.
Come on...give me a few solid answers based on their campaign promises? Where would we be now? Today? Why would they have been better then Pres. Obama?


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User talk:Trifonnt
New userbox
Hi Trifonnt; I have added the the new userbox member of ADempiere council to your user page, I hope you dont't mind. Cheers --Khalid HASSANI 19:34, 19 November 2006 (EST)
Hi Khalid; I agree.
Hi Trifonnt, I have created a new entry AD2XML, would you please care to expand it, add some description, links, documentation, etc. Regards--Khalid HASSANI 18:55, 25 November 2006 (EST)
Small talk
Hi Trifon, i noticed RecentChanges logs repeated many times. To avoid that, press Show preview for each edit. When confirmed, then only press Save page - Red1 13:01, 5 May 2007 (EDT)
Interesting Link
Trifon, your link about ERP comparison is so interesting and important read for newbies and users that i m putting it into the documents folder in SF/File Downloads for users to easily get them. - Red1 08:20, 23 June 2007 (EDT)
Interesting Link
Hi Red1, it is ok. I just collect interesting information. Trifonnt 08:29, 23 June 2007 (EDT)
About 2pack
Hi Trifon, I was reading today your comments on 2pack, and want to clarify a little:
- Your comment: Require integration at source code level with Adempiere, which means that if i need to customize any import functionality i must rebuild whole application or patch it.
- 2pack allow importing data in any table, even customized, just look my load on Localizations Colombia here
- Your comment Main class(org.adempiere.pipo.PackInHandler) which handle import is very big(3800 lines) and complex, which require lot of time for developer to study it and makes modifications hard task.
- Solved now by Heng Sin
Hi Trifon,
- About your new comment: Weak side of this imports 2Pack Any Table is that xml file contains IDs
- No, it depends on how you write the xml, I decided to write ID's for countries because they're fixed, but you can use lookupname for other purposes - there is an example of lookupname some lines below. CarlosRuiz 09:55, 1 August 2007 (EDT)
Hi Carlos, thank you for the update. Just one question: Do you write this xml file by hand like in the begginng and like in ADCK or it is generated by 2Pack? Trifonnt 10:06, 1 August 2007 (EDT)
Hi Trifon, AFAIR 2pack can generate the export for a set of data, but it put ID's, I changed it in a manual way to use lookupname.
Trifon, I would recommend if you're doing a 2pack vs ADCK comparison table you must study 2pack better.
I'm not sure what's the point saying ADCK can manage X or Y and 2pack don't - you can simply enhance 2pack - I'm sure with your strong knowledge you spend less time enhancing 2pack than writing wiki pages. ;-) CarlosRuiz 10:24, 1 August 2007 (EDT)
Hi Carlos, in fact i made this table to help me to organize ADCK and to understand at what stage both applications are. Thank's for the comments they were valuable i appreciate them! Trifonnt 14:20, 1 August 2007 (EDT)
About Been Businessman
- Trifon, u know this is one of my favorite subjects and so i enjoyed reading the philosophical arguments of how to make money while keeping a passion for Open Source in your talk page.
- First of all, let me say that i m convinced of your contributive spirit. I am certain many ppl are too. Nothing i been saying or going to say can chage that. You are priceless. That means whenever i got deals worthy for you, i will pass to u.
- However there is an art of making business. For example i recently read a book by a Geek named Eric.. http://www.amazon.com/Eric-Business-Software-Experts-Voice/dp/1590596234 Here i like to share some of it with u.
- become a micro ISV (one man independent service provider)
- do not engage a partner who is not technical and really no MBA partner allowed in your setup
- hire others only when very necessary, not before a project
- Much More! Just read the bottom of the link of what others has crystalised as his gems. He is a geek who has gone thru many mistakes.
- I picked up 2 books yesterday besides his: Groovy, Bullshit Jobs, but his book took up 99% of my time. I trust this book will bring me success, cos there are already few mistakes i do that he is spoken in it.
- best regards - Red1 22:46, 4 August 2007 (EDT)
Hi Red1, Thank you for the comment and links to the books. Trifonnt 06:12, 5 August 2007 (EDT)
Hi Trifon, I just say your wiki page is TOTALLY AWESOME !!!!!! Thanx for your valuable information Omidp
Hi Omid, Thank you!
Trifonnt 14:42, 25 December 2007 (EST)
The domain name featured in the kyperlink of one of the ressources featured in your page changed as follows:
Section: Comparison of Open Source ERP Systems
Link Title: List with criteria to compare ERP systems
Current Link: http://www.rfp-templates.com/Compare-ERP.html
New Link: http://rfptemplates.technologyevaluation.com/Compare-ERP.html
It's the same site, just moved under a new domain name. Do you authorize me to update it?
Thanks. Pascal
Hi, Pascal,
Yes, please feel free to update this info.
trifon 15:18, 16 October 2008 (EDT)
New home page
I have now completed the draft of the new home page : New Home Page. Please scratch your comments here (or fix / edit the page). Please discuss this with your team and approve it. I have included Table of Contents as one of the major link that user:MJMcKay is doing. We have to pursue and complete that portion also.Sarafudheen 07:52, 23 June 2010 (UTC)
I have resued your page, splitting into many sections
My idea was just to recover your home page. I am successful now. I split into some specific pages. Please have a look into the page. -- Sarafudheen 13:33, 20 July 2010 (UTC)
- Very good work, now you are taking over as his slave! :) .. that makes me jealous! Well done! - Redhuan D. Oon 14:08, 20 July 2010 (UTC)
Thank you very much! trifon 16:09, 24 July 2010 (UTC)