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"This just might hurt a little. Love hurts sometimes when you do it right." -John Legend
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"Let go and just be free, I will love you unconditionally." -Katy Perry
Imagine Dragons Love Somebody Lyric
"If you love somebody, better tell them while they're here." -Imagine Dragons
Frank Ocean Rich Kids Quote
"Super rich kids with nothing but loose ends. Super rich kids with nothing but fake friends." -Frank Ocean
Linkin Park Quote About Love and Friendship
May your love never end and if you need a friend, there's a seat here along side me. – Linkin Park
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"You don't have to feel like a waste of space. You're original, cannot be replaced." -Katy Perry

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1901 – 1902
Sir Arthur Lawley was appointed Governor at age 41 on 1 May 1901, and received a knighthood just prior to his appointment.
In 1901 he set sail to Melbourne where he represented Western Australia at the opening of Federal Parliament. The high point of his governorship was the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Western Australia in 1901.
After a short tenure, on 13 August 1902 he was promoted by the Colonial Office to the position of Administrator of the Transvaal Provincial Council after the South African War.
Reputedly, Sir Arthur Lawley's wife, Lady Lawley, a 'tee-totaller', agreed to a suggestion that the suburb of Mount Lawley, then undeveloped bushland, be named after Governor Lawley but on the condition that no licensed hotels be built in the suburb.


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Did NAACP roll back call for charter moratorium?
There appears to be an increasing number of articles saying that the NAACP has taken a softer tone or even rolled back the 2016 call for a charter moratorium. In this blog post I'll set the record straight based on my personal perspectives. On the first point, my read is that the leaders and members of the organization are stillRead more


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Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence will undoubtedly wear Dior – she's been the face of the French label for nearly a year, wearing the famous French label on every red carpet occasion. Her 2013 Oscar Dior gown was stunning and elaborate, so we thought maybe a shorter, simpler piece would be suitable for the 23-year-old. Plus, this one look easier to move around in.
Amy Adams
Amy Adams and a plunging neckline are a dynamic duo. The American Hustle star has been staying true to her character from the Oscar-nominated film – this minimalistic Badgley Mischka piece, with its plunging neckline, would look stunning on Adams.
Cate Blanchett
Zac Posen is the ultimate red carpet designer and Cate Blanchett is the ultimate fashion-forward red carpet actress. Put these two together and its a fashion moment made in heaven.
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o has quickly become a red carpet favourite with her striking and sleek ensembles. This Giambattista Valli Spring 2014 Haute Couture gown is one we'd love to see Nyong'o rock at the Oscar's this year.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock's red carpet looks can be hit-or-miss but, nominated for best actress, girl has got to take this dress pick seriously.This lace Naeem Khan dress would be so flattering and sophisticated, and would totally flatter her super-fit body.
Anne Hathaway
This Chanel dress would look good on so many women, but we'd love to see it on Anne Hathaway. Its iridescence is extraordinary, and it's playful and elegant at the same time.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron wore a killer white dress last year, and so we want to see her in white again, but this time in this Elie Saab beauty. It's the epitome of minimalism which is the look Theron evidently goes for.
Emma Watson
This Sunday, Emma Watson will lose her Oscar red carpet virginity (yay!). We all know she loves to play with geometric shapes and colour-blocking on the red carpet, so we're hoping she'll make a daring choice. This Oscar de la Renta frock would be the perfect pick for the British beauty–check out the embroidery on this number. J'adore.
Angelina Jolie
Someone needs to show up in a suit this year. It's bold and empowering so we think Angelina Jolie should totally shock-and-rock in this sleek Saint Laurent ensemble.
Jessica Biel
A daring choice but if anyone can pull this one off, it's Jessica Biel. Her long model-esque figure would fit this Jason Wu gown like a glove.


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Master-Elect Hillard Newsome, Jr stands west of the altar.
Master-Elect Hillard Newsome, Jr assumes the oath and obligation as Master of Elvin E. Helms Lodge No. 926.
Craftsman greet newly installed Master Hillard Newsome, Jr with Public Grand Honors.
Officers of Elvin E. Helms Lodge No. 926 for 2011. First row, left to right: Al Cummins, P.M., Installing Master; Travis Bush, Senior Warden; Hillard Newsome, Jr, Master; Mel Kinser, P.M., Senior Steward; Jason Wallace, Junior Warden. Second row: Dan Kemble, Senior Deacon; Garry Kelly, P.M., Junior Steward; Ed Tanner, P.M., Secretary. Third row: Dennis Stephens, P.M., Junior Deacon; Rick Campbell, P.M., Tyler.


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…in that way, you can cover up or embrace those flaws that others may be distracted by with a simple conversion to black and white.
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Ilford HP5 Plus 400 ISO Black and White Film (Premium)
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What Ilford Film is Best for Street Photography?
While Kodak has created an analog film culture in the street photography community that is almost synonymous Kodak Tri-X 400, Ilford films have also been incredibly popular in capturing everyday life on celluloid.
How Kodak Tri-X 400 Compares to Kodak TMax 400
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Kodak T-Max 400 works in a different way from Kodak Tri-X 400. Let's explore it a bit.
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After Malheur, side effects of the Bundys' extremism linger
But in Harney County, Oregon, collaboration around public lands grows.
On the night of Jan. 26, 2016, Brenda Smith was nearing the end of a six-hour drive home from the Portland area to Burns, in Harney County, Oregon, basking in the knowledge that her scrappy nonprofit had just won a $6 million grant. The High Desert Partnership helps locals collaborate on natural resource management, and this was by far the biggest grant it had ever received. It meant that she could finally rent a real office and hire other full-time employees. Smith was exhausted from the long day, but things were looking up.
Around 10 p.m. on Highway 20, a solid line of police cars with flashing lights sped by, traveling in the opposite direction. Smith assumed they had something to do with the occupation of the nearby Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, now in its fourth week. Self-described militia from across the country had been driving around Burns since December, many demanding that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service somehow turn the refuge land over to locals. The leader of the occupation — Ammon Bundy of Idaho — claimed he was making a stand against government "tyranny."
After seeing the police cars, Smith pulled over, flipped on the radio, and learned that law enforcement had shot and killed one of the inner circle of occupiers, a man named LaVoy Finicum, in a roadside confrontation. For weeks, her town had been wrapped in chaos, and now this — a violent death. "It was pretty surreal," she told me during an interview in May, referring to the coincidental timing of the shooting and her grant funding. Finicum's death would mean more division, even as the grant would bolster her efforts to build bridges for years to come.
The occupation had been hard on Burns, a small town in a huge county, pitting friends and family against one another. Yet High Desert Partnership seemed to represent an alternative to the extremists' way. Where the Bundys, whose occupation ultimately lasted six weeks, sowed discord, Smith and her partners sought communication, compromise and collaboration. The community has, in many ways, successfully withstood one of the stranger moments in modern Western history, and it could hold further lessons for other counties where public-lands extremists seek to bring division. Put another way, as one local rancher said: High Desert Partnership's methods were "what inoculated us from the Bundy disease."
High Desert Partnership began about 15 years ago, as a conversation between Chad Karges, who was then deputy manager for the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, and a cattle rancher named Gary Marshall. Relations between local ranchers and refuge employees had been volatile for decades, as the two sides butted heads over livestock and wildlife. The bad blood extended beyond the Fish and Wildlife Service, to the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service, whose management decisions were tied up in litigation. Karges knew something had to change. The refuge was supposed to create a new 15-year plan in a few years. "If we didn't do something different," he told me, "we shouldn't expect a different outcome than what the BLM and Forest Service were experiencing."
So Karges and Marshall started looking around the West for communities that had forged lasting solutions to thorny disagreements. They reached out to the Blackfoot Challenge in Montana, the Quivira Coalition in New Mexico, and the Malpai Borderlands Group in Arizona, all of which created successful partnerships between federal agencies, locals and conservation groups. Two things became clear: Natural resource projects needed to come as much from the community as the federal government, and they needed a nonprofit to provide a safe, neutral forum for conversation around tough issues, like cattle grazing in a bird sanctuary.
In the early 2000s, Karges and Marshall started assembling local adversaries to talk about land management, determined to bring community members into land-use planning from the beginning, rather than waiting for a federal draft plan and a public comment period. "We met for two years, just building relationships," Karges says. By 2005, they had enough buy-in to establish the non-profit.
High Desert Partnership's first real test began immediately, with the refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan. The group provided a meeting space and facilitators and gathered about 30 participants to share ideas. At first, environmentalists and ranchers fell into their traditional roles, arguing about livestock's impacts on the land. But as the meetings went on, the two sides found something in common: invasive carp. For decades, common carp had filled Malheur Lake and nearby waterways, squeezing out other species and throwing the ecosystem off balance. Migrating bird populations were declining more as a result of carp than cows. So rather than argue over livestock, the two sides made carp a cornerstone of the plan. In the five years since it was finished, the Malheur plan has never been litigated. The refuge still allows grazing in some areas, and the collaborative group is collecting data to better understand livestock's impacts on the ecosystem.
Other successes followed. A BLM district manager co-founded the Harney County Wildfire Collaborative to improve relationships between his agency and local fire associations and conduct more effective fire suppression. The Harney Basin Wetland Initiative was launched to improve over 500,000 acres of wetlands on public and private lands. The Harney County Restoration Collaborative helps plan forest management projects for the Malheur National Forest north of Burns.
By the time the Bundys decided to take over the refuge, on Jan. 2, 2016, the county had over a decade of collaboration under its belt. "Bundy picked the wrong place," Steve Grasty, a former county judge and co-founder of High Desert Partnership's forest collaborative, told me during an interview at his home outside Burns in May. "He didn't know about us."
Grant County, by comparison, just to the north, at the time seemed more sympathetic to the Malheur occupation. The Blue Mountain Eagle, a local newspaper, reported that Sheriff Glenn Palmer met with central figures in the occupation and called them "patriots." During the fatal roadside confrontation, Finicum said he and several others were on their way to meet with Palmer. State and federal law enforcement deliberately stopped the occupiers before they entered Grant County because officials said more people there, including the sheriff, were sympathetic to their cause. In November 2016, voters re-elected Palmer for a fifth term.
Looking back, Karges thinks Bundy's ideology could have swayed Harney County, had the culture of collaboration not taken root in recent years. "If it had been before 1999, the whole community could have gone to the Bundys," he said.
Four months after the occupation, Bundy supporters tried to recall Grasty, who had vigorously opposed the occupation, but an overwhelming 70 percent of voters opted to keep him in his seat. That year, several pro-Bundy county commission candidates lost by wide margins. "As a metric of support for the Bundy ideology, I think that was a pretty clear rejection," says Peter Walker, a professor of geography and environmental studies at the University of Oregon and author of a forthcoming book about Harney County.
Meanwhile, High Desert Partnership's work has continued. The wetlands initiative has grown with the $6 million grant, and HDP recently launched a new initiative to engage local youth. In May, the group held its first "Harney County Way" summit to bring together dozens of stakeholders working on economic and natural resource issues, to exchange ideas and build relationships. Smith called it a celebration of collaborative work since 2005.
Certainly, the Malheur occupation has left lasting scars in Harney County, dividing people here along ideological lines — those who support the occupiers' anti-federal message, versus those who don't.
Joan Davies, a former city administrator at the time of the occupation, has moved away after spending most of her 63 years in Harney County. During the occupation, she received emails, phone calls and texts for weeks on end from a stranger who pressured her to run for county commission on a pro-Bundy platform. Davies says the takeover forced her to choose a political side, something she was not accustomed to doing. "I don't vote a straight ticket," she said over the phone. "I never knew what I was in those terms — until the occupation." Davies is now estranged from some of her family, most of whom supported the Bundys.
Today, many locals simply avoid the subject as much as possible. "How we're dealing with it is we try to not recognize it," Pauline Braymen, a rancher and former newspaper reporter, said.
Ammon Bundy, on the other hand, talks about the occupation all the time. In 2016, he was acquitted of charges related to it, and charges against him for participating in the 2014 armed standoff in Nevada were dismissed in January. This year, he has traveled the West, speaking to small audiences about his dislike of the federal government and environmentalists, as well as his fringe belief that the Constitution prohibits federal land ownership outside Washington, D.C.
In May, Ammon spoke in Yreka, California, the seat of the far-right state of Jefferson movement. There, he encouraged people to "stand up" for their water rights, not in the courts but "there at the diversion" — a suggestion that echoed the chainsaws and blowtorches that opened headgates in that region during the drought of 2001. The Yreka crowd welcomed Bundy's words.
But Harney County is another story. Two years after the occupation, Karges and Smith see the Bundy episode as a mere bump in the road. As for how the refuge and locals are working together to manage the land? "It hasn't changed at all," Karges said.
Tay Wiles is an associate editor for High Country News.
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So lets just begin! I just finished my first and newest work with the composer software:
Allow me to introduce my premier work of transcription:
To aru kagaku no Railgun Opening: Only my Railgun by fripside
In my holy opinion this is pretty much the best OP of the current fall season. It has a catchy rhythm and some cool electronic voices. Especially the verse is well done because of the short piano solo part.
It wasn't transcribed yet, so I thought I'll just do it instead.
The music sheet : Only my railgun.pdf
The associated MIDI file: Only my railgun.mid
I might possibly post a video of me playing the piece but unfortunately I don't have a good microphone. I'll cover this later.
Anyway: Please give me some feedback and suggestions, what I should improve.
It's my first work after all ^^


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It's a whole new year--and decade! And while I do believe that you can set goals during any month, there's just something special about doing it in January. It's a great time to reset and put 2019 behind you, taking only the lessons learned into 2020.
One of the best ways to hit reset is to read a book that gives you a new perspective. I've put together a list of 20 recommendations, each of which will help you start off the year on a positive note. (And, for those of you who prefer to listen to content, I've made sure all of these books have an audio option.)
Happy reading!
1. Think On Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communication Skills on the Job by Jen Oleniczak Brown
There are so many business scenarios you can't predict--cranky clients, malfunctioning technology, and more. This book leverages improv activities to help you listen better, navigate tricky situations, and elevate your communication skills (which are the backbone of healthy professional and personal relationships!).
This is one of my favorite recent reads. Aging is typically associated with a fairly rapid decline in health, and Asprey wants us to write a different story. In Super Human, he outlines his Seven Pillars of Aging along with practical methods for counteracting them. He truly made me believe I might be able to live until I'm 180--I'm not kidding! (Here's a great interview I did with Dave, by the way!)
3. (It's Great to) Suck at Something: The Unexpected Joy of Wiping Out and What It Can Teach Us About Patience, Resilience, and the Stuff That Really Matters by Karen Rinaldi
You can't be great, or even good, at everything. And that's perfectly OK. In fact, Rinaldi encourages us to lean into the things we might be really, unbelievably bad at. It's one of the only true ways to rediscover our joy in the process rather than obsessing over the end result.
4. Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday
The true secret to getting ahead? Slowing down. Holiday provides tips on achieving stillness and using it to your advantage. If you constantly feel overwhelmed, reading this book is a great way to break that cycle and bring some zen into the new decade.
5. Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
This is not your average self-help book. It's a deep dive into learning how to positively reframe almost every situation in your life. Because Forleo strongly believes that you can figure out how to do anything you want, no matter the barriers. According to Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert, "this book will change lives."
Declaration, preparation, acceleration, and domination. This is the four-step process to reaching your ultimate goals, according to Eason, a former NFL player, playwright, and leadership coach. Practice may not make perfect, but it does yield the best outcomes.
7. Hustle, Believe, Receive: An 8-Step Plan to Changing Your Life and Living Your Dream by Sarah Centrella
In just 18 months, Centrella went from relying on food stamps to feed her three children to living the life she wanted. In Hustle, Believe, Receive, she shares the steps she took to get there as well as inspiring stories of others who turned their lives around as well.
8. The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning by Scott Galloway
How can I have a meaningful career? It's a big question, and one of the many Galloway helps you answer. Full of tough love and relatable stories, he's passing on his wisdom to you about how to figure out the life you really want--and live it.
9. Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life: How to Harness the Power of Clock Genes to Lose Weight, Optimize Your Workout, and Finally Get a Good Night's Sleep by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar and Michelle D. Seaton
Your health is everything. If you don't prioritize it, it'll negatively impact every other aspect of your life. In this book full of cutting-edge science and ancient Eastern wisdom, Kshirsagar and Seaton provide a 30-day plan to getting your wellness back on track, thus setting you up for even greater success.
10. Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement by Rich Karlgaard
If you're not a prodigy, then you may as well settle for being mediocre--or worse. Right? Wrong. For most of us, true career harmony takes years of trial and error. And what you might not know is that there's actually a science behind just exactly when we'll reach our full potential.
11. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
This isn't Brown's most recent work, but it's a great one to start. Because it addresses one of the most crucial aspects to living the lives we're truly meant to live: vulnerability. If you're already read this one, try her newest book, Dare to Lead, which applies Daring Greatly lessons to the workplace.
12. Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace) by Chade-Meng Tan
One of the first ever engineers at Google, Chade-Meng Tan is a personal growth pioneer. He teaches Google employees how to leverage mindfulness to achieve both calmness and intense concentration, and this book lets you in on the secret.
13. Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way by Dr. Judy Ho, PhD
Like it or not, the biggest barrier in front of you might be, well, you--from continuously falling victim to random distractions to letting imposter syndrome take over. In this book, Dr. Judy Ho teaches how to put a stop to this damaging behavior.
We spend way too much time wallowing in self-doubt, regret, and concern about the future. Rae explains how we can overcome our near-constant worrying and unlock our true potential.
15. Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning by Leslie Odom Jr.
The original Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Odom shares his own story of hard work (because landing a role in Hamilton definitely didn't happen overnight) and provides actionable tips on how you can achieve your biggest dreams, too.
16. The Life Plan: Simple Strategies for a Meaningful Life by Shannah Kennedy
Figuring out what you truly want in life is hard. Then, once you have the answer, the next struggle is how exactly to get there. Kennedy lays out a step-by-step plan (and workbook) for finding the answers to both of these problems.
17. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Dweck, a world-renowned psychologist, helped coin the terms "fixed mindset" and "growth mindset" over 30 years ago. Here, she talks about why you should adopt a true growth mindset--and how. Her years of research confirm that the way you think about things really can radically change the results.
18. Daring and Disruptive: Unleashing the Entrepreneur by Lisa Messenger
Whether you're founding a startup or leading an established company, Messenger's entrepreneurial journey is full of valuable business lessons on how to disrupt, innovate, and make decisions fearlessly.
19. The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace by Lindsey Pollak
These days, employees are split among four different generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Since that's not likely to change any time soon, we must figure out how to lead each group successfully.
20. The Science of Getting Started: How to Beat Procrastination, Summon Productivity, and Stop Self-Sabotage by Patrick King
Procrastination is a common enemy. But the blame for it solely falls on your shoulders, no matter what excuses you have. King will show you how to just get things done. So go on, get reading already!
Bonus: The Genius Habit: How One Habit Can Radically Change Your Work and Life by Laura Garnett
Starting the new year is the perfect time to re-think your career habits. The book will walk you through a step-by-step process of understanding your unique Genius, identifying your Purpose at work, and becoming infinitely happier and more successful in your work life.
If you read one of these books, let me know what you think! And, of course, I'd love to hear any other book recs you have, too.


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Running A Blog is common these days. It seems there are bloggers and writing a blog everywhere you turn. Effective running a blog requires advance thought and smart decision making. Do some research and use what you've learned here to create the blog you've always wanted.
Do not rely to heavily on keywords, Adsense ads, plug-ins, or images. These behaviors will ensure the search engines flag your site as breaking the rules, limiting your readership. Keep your writing flowing smoothly and naturally.
Making comments on other blogs can be very helpful in attracting visitors to your blog. Keep a folder in Google Reader for your competition and check it daily. Check out others' blogs regularly, and when you have something to add to the conversation, leave a comment.
One thing to remember when developing a blog is to ensure that your readers know that they can depend on you. Become a habit that your readers don't want to do without. If you've built a connection with readers, you can be available to them more often. You should remember that you have many readers who will be disappointed if you decide to quit blogging.
Blog Frequently
Blog frequently. A common mistake some bloggers make is they don't update their blog frequently enough. Any readers who are initially interested will lose interest if they have to wait a long time between posts or updates to articles. Strive for weekly updates of your blog site, and always send out an email letting readers know when you have posted new material.
Make sure to have frequent updates. To increase and maintain your traffic, you need to provide new content on a regular basis. If you're lacking new and fresh content, people have no reason to revisit your blog. Try posting on a daily basis for your blog at minimum.
Making comments on other blogs can be very helpful in attracting visitors to your blog. If you have a Google Reader account, create a folder for blogs in your niche that provide high-quality content. It's a great idea to post regular comments, in fact post them anytime you have something to say!
Be sincere and authentic in your blog. Don't offend your reader's intelligence. Try being honest, transparent and open. Make this your goal. Blogs are as unique as the individuals who create them. Avoid wasting time trying to be perfect; just try and get better. If you happen to be incorrect, then you're incorrect. This will help to keep your blog unique and interesting, so that there is not another one just like it on the web.
Do not be long winded in your blog posts. Providing the detail your readers are seeking is important, but too much information can be boring. It's not likely your readers will appreciate flowery language. They are interested in the meat of your topic, not the seasoning!
Incorporate lists into your blog. Regardless of the topic you're writing about, utilizing lists is of importance for blogs. Lists are a great way to visualize an overview of the information.
Don't plagiarize other content from the web. Nobody takes plagiarism lightly, and employing this tactic will unquestionably be very counterproductive to your efforts at establishing yourself as a reputable writer. Just keep in mind that in the informal world of blogging, passion and originality are more important than flawless writing skills.
Give your readers all of the different links to social networking sites they need to follow your blog easily. Using social media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook can boost author recognition and your success. This will allow your readers to forward your content to their peers and bring in more traffic.
Mailing List
Start your mailing list right away. Your list will have more time to grow the sooner you get it started. Your mailing list can be useful for generating income later on. If you put off creating a mailing list, you might lose a lot of money, along with your wasted time.
Try being authentic. Don't make it look like you are a 'know-it-all'. Act open, honest, and transparent. Be that way all the time. You can and should use your blog to express your individuality, uniqueness and identity. Avoid wasting time trying to be perfect; just try and get better. If you are incorrect, then accept that everyone makes mistakes. Ultimately, people will want to read your content because of the unique spin you put on it.
While trying to build a blog following, stay patient. Building a following for your blog takes time. When you start off, you simply will not have enough content to attract some readers. The longer you stick to writing a blog, the more content you'll accumulate, and the more readers will be interested in it.
As you select keywords to use in your blog posts, it's crucial that you select unique keywords that don't have too much competition. If you put in the same words as everyone else, your site may not be seen by others. Aim for a unique niche to draw in the most readers.
Create a schedule for blog posts and then abide by it. Many new blogs get started each week, and if you do not consistently post, you run the risk of losing your readers to those that update more frequently. There is some breathing room during holidays, where regular content may not be expected by your readers, but for the most part, you must be diligent with new material to keep an active audience.
While you should reply to every comment on your blog, never let any of it hurt your feelings. People will always criticize you no matter what the topic is. Those that are constructive can be used to improve your blog. If somebody is hostile, combative or negative, write a polite, calm response thanking them for their input. Don't engage such commenters; just thank them and forget about their opinion. You will show maturity and, ultimately, grow your readership.
In conclusion, writing a blog is becoming more popular every day. Although there are different motivations behind each blog, they all have the same intent; they want to get a message out to a large audience. Implement what you've learned from the article above, and you'll be able to spread your message to interested readers through your new blog.


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Ana Mandara Villas DaLat Resort is an award winning resort, located in the central highlands of Vietnam, within lush rolling hills and take about 30 minutes from Dalat's airport. This unique destination offers a peaceful haven away from the stresses of city life. Sited on approximately 35 acres of suburban parkland that forms its own unique compound, the area Ana Mandara Villas DaLat occupies was originally known as the 'Bellevue Quarter', a nod to the rich French influence.
For your accommodation in Vietnam, Ana Mandara Villas DaLat Resort & Spa is a 72 rooms resort, set in the rural highlands of Dalat, Vietnam. This luxury resort comprises of 70 individual, original French colonial villas. The villas retain the unique personalities of their original owners while being lovingly restored to their former glory – albeit with a touch of luxury, with all care taken to preserve original design, décor and charm. Each villa consists of between three and six en-suited rooms, and is the surrounding landscaped areas and expansive views of local urban life and farming countryside.
Ana Mandara Villas DaLat also offers especially dedicated Spa Villa Suites for that extra pampering. For something truly unique, ask about The Bellevue Suite – with a breathtaking balcony and 270° views to match. La Villa – A private & perfect for a family just two people seeking the ultimate in privacy. Ana Mandara Villas DaLat Resort & Spa Vietnam is best luxury resort with discount rates on hotels-in-vietnam. Booking Ana Mandara Villas Da Lat online and get hot deals or special promotion: instant confirmation with best price guarantee for your holidays.
|Free! Wifi internet is available in the rooms / hotel area and is free of charged when using.
|Free! Parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)
In-Villa Dining is by prior arrangement – either as a formal set dinner or as a more relaxed open barbeque - are both unique features of our service. As each villa comes with a fully equipped kitchen, we can easily arrange romantic candlelit dinners in the Villa Dining room or set on your own private balcony.
Barbecues: Group barbeques or dinners also provide a breathtaking twist in a private dining room or in villa garden, particularly if traveling with friends and families, or getting away for a small group meeting.
"Le Petit Dalat" Restaurant: The resort's restaurant offers delicious Vietnamese and fusion cuisine options. With the extensive wine lists, Ana Mandara Villas Dalat is a world class food and beverage destination.
Bar Nine: Come over to Bar Nice after a hard day discovering the town. Choose from a wide selection of appetites, spirits or wines. Located near the restaurant, Bar Nine is the perfect place to finish or start the evening.
Pool bar: By the pool, we offer an extensive cocktail list and snack menu, as you lounge on the pool on the glorious sunny Dalat days.
Wine cellar: Book yourself in for a treat by having dinner in our wine cellar in the attic. The cellar sets up an evening for a very intimate experience as the lighting and the surrounds set the tone for that special occasion or for a private dinner with a few friends.
|Conference Facilities:
Impress business associates with the sophisticated meeting and event spaces at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat. Our villas have conference of varying sizes, accommodating both small meetings at Villa 3, Villa 22 & Villa 24.
Conference facilities: screen & projector, WIFI access, flipchart, marker pens, conference kits, mineral water, mints Ana Mandara Dalat is the perfect place for the romantic to get married. We can organize vow renewal / gala ceremonies for over a 100 guests. The resort garden with tall pine trees makes it an excellent place for ceremonies and photographs.
|Other Services:
Compulsory Gala Dinner:
- X'mas Eve Dinner 24 December: US$ 75/Adult; US$ 38/Child 6-11 years old.
- New Year Eve Dinner 31 December: US$ 75/Adult; US$ 38/Child 6-11 years old.
- 7/2/2019; 30/4/2019; 1/9/2019: US$ 35/Adult; US$ 17/Child 6-11 years old
- 2/2 or 3/2 or 4/2 or 5/2 or 6/2 or 8/2 or 9/2/2019: US$ 25/Adult; US$ 12/Child 6-11 years old
- 3/10/2019 ( For Chinese Market): US$ 35/Adult; US$ 17/Child 6-11 years old
- 1/10 or 2/10 or 4/10 or 5/10 ( For Chinese Market): US$ 35/Adult; US$ 17/Child 6-11 years old
- 24/12/2019; 31/12/2019: US$ 72/Adult; US$ 36/Child 6-11 years old
These are general hotel policies for Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa, as they may vary per room type, please also check the room description.
|Check-in date:
|from 14:00 until later. Sooner subject to room availability.
|Check-out date:
|until 12:00 or sooner
|Late check-out until 18:00 will be charged 50% of room rate.
|Free! If cancelled or modified up to 46 days before date of arrival, NO fee will be charged.
|If cancelled or modified after 45 days before date of arrival, 100% of the reservation will be charged.
|In case of no-show, 100% of the reservation will be charged.
|Child & Baby-cot:
|Free! 1 child(ren) under 5 years old stay free of charge when using existing beds.
|Free! 1 child(ren) under 2 years old stay free of charge in a baby-cot.
|Child (age of 6 - 11) will be charged US$ 10 /child for an extra breakfast.
|Pets Policy:
|Pets are not allowed
|Groups policy:
|When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
|Room rates:
|All rates are subject to change without notice if booking is still not confirmed. These rates are available only for bookings made with TUN TRAVEL and NOT available from the hotel directly. Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.


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|Mighty Ducks
|Start - end:
|1996 - 1997
|Official site:
|Mighty Ducks official site
Nosedive Flashblade - Wildwing's younger brother who initially was not intended to be part of Canard's resistance. However, Wildwing makes Canard take Nosedive with them: "If you want me," says Wildwing, "Then my brother's part of the deal." Once they reach Earth, Nosedive becomes an official member of the team, both on the hockey team and the crime fighting team. Nosedive is by far the team's most impulsive and immature member who is similar to Michelangelo of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His character may have been influenced by Michelangelo?the two series were initially penned by the same writer. Nosedive is more childish and easy-going than the other Ducks, and often looks toward his older brother for support and protection. Nosedive can be very likable, making friends with teammate Grin, and humans Thrash and Mookie. He wears body armor, but not as much as Wildwing. He usually uses a Puck Blaster and rides a Duckcycle. Voiced by Steve Mackall.
Duke L'Orange - A notorious jewel thief on Puckworld, Duke changed his ways to battle Lord Dragaunus. Duke has used a Puck Blaster in some episodes, but he mainly uses a golden sword called a Ducksaber (or sometimes just a 'saber'). He also carries lock picks and a grappling hook attached to his wrist. Duke has a Brooklyn accent and is pretty level-headed, albeit egotistical at times. He was the leader of a gang called The Brotherhood of the Blade. He remains the most experienced of all the Ducks and possesses a good balance of skill with confidence. Unfortunately, there are some minor trust issues with Mallory due to Duke being an ex-thief, though this fact doesn't seem to faze their leader Wildwing. His name is a pun on the dish Duck A'Lorange. Voiced by Jeff Bennett.
Mallory McMallard - Mallory is a fiery red head who is well-learned in Puckworld's version of the martial arts, although most of the time she is content with just using a Puck Blaster. She has a sharp tongue and usually directs it towards Nosedive's immature acts, or anything that she feels is "out of line." Her trust is easily broken, particularly in Duke's case, and as she sees it, for some very good reasons. With her strong military background as a member of the "Puckworld Special Forces," she often thinks in black and white, a strict disciplinarian, and has a high regard for the chain of command. She's stubborn, which can be a fault as much as a strength. Voiced by Jennifer Hale.
Tanya Vanderflock - The Ducks' resident genius who is often the one turned to for advice, even by Wildwing. She is good with mechanics and uses the Omnitool on her wrist with many of her projects. Despite her intellect, she has bad allergies, lacks confidence, has a gentler personality, and is not as good a fighter as the other ducks. She makes up for this with her good common sense and wry humor. According to herself, her middle name is Secretree. Voiced by April Winchell.
Check "Grin" Hardwing - A super strong Goliath with a Zen-like philosophy. Unlike the stereotype of strong people, Grin is wise and doesn?t let his anger cloud his judgment. He rarely uses weapons in battle, relying on his wisdom and strength instead. He has a strong sense of honor and can always be counted on for support. He is a good friend of Nosedive. During Grin's younger years, he had a horrible temper. He found enlightenment with the training from the grand hockey master Tai Quack Do. Voiced by Brad Garrett.
Human allies
Phil Palmfeather - The ducks' manager when they are being an ice hockey team. He'd rather have the team do sometimes rather dangerous or stupid promotional gimmicks and autograph signings with fans then having them save the world, although he does acknowledge that they do good. He also has bad taste in fashion. Voiced by James Belushi.
Captain Klegghorn - A police officer for the city of Anaheim who initially doesn't trust the ducks, particularly due to the lack of evidence that Dragaunus even existed in the first place. While he still doesn?t like them, eventually they come to terms when he helped Wildwing retake the Pond when the Saurians take their headquarters. Voiced by Dennis Franz.
Thrash & Mookie - Nosedive's seemingly only human friends who dress like punk rockers. They run the comics store called "Captain Comics," of which Nosedive is a frequent customer. They were the first people that they met on Earth. Thrash is male, Mookie is female.
Bernie "Buzz" Blitzman - Buzz is an orphaned genius young boy in his early teens. Very fond of Mallory McMallard (he might see her as a surrogate big sister). He proves to be a big help to the Ducks. Voiced by Eddie Deezen.
The Saurians
Lord Dragaunus - The leader of the Saurians, Dragaunus is evil, big, strong and can breathe fire. He's not above working with humans or even aliens in his quest for world domination. He doesn't take kindly to the failures of his cronies, Siege, Chameleon and Wraith. Dragaunus has lost faith in the Saurian dark magic which Wraith uses, and only when somewhat desperate will he allow Wraith to employ them in a major part of his latest plan. Otherwise, the main tools he equips himself and his henchmen with are teleporters, rays, blasters, rockets, and cloaking devices. Most of Dragaunus's schemes involve trying to create an alternative fuel source for his flagship, The Raptor. Voiced by Tim Curry.
Siege - Siege is a soldier who is aggressive and has a strong hatred for the Ducks (Particularly Grin, due to the large duck being able to go toe-to-toe with him on a daily basis and generally win or draw in the fight). He can also be viewed as Dragaunus' second in command, though the window is pretty wide. His cruel nature is mechanically and technologically minded, and he believes that brute force is the only means of victory. He often builds weapons and vehicles and directly uses them against the Ducks. He scoffs the dark magic of the ancient Saurians, and Dragaunus seems a little more tolerant and open to his ideas as a result. However, when he fails, he gets little better treatment than the others. Voiced by Clancy Brown.
Chameleon - A shapeshifter that is able to increase or decrease his strength, size and dexterity depending on his transformations. Much of the time an imperfect transformation can give him away. Also, he ends up wasting his powers a lot by doing lame impressions of human celebrities. Dragaunus has little patience for his antics and stupidity. The most effective uses of his powers has been in his impersonations of the Ducks. He broke the fourth wall in Dungeons and Ducks, saying that since the Ducks were gone, the show would be called the Mighty Saurians. Voiced by Frank Welker.
Wraith - A Saurian warlock with a dry sense of humor. He is smarter than Siege or Chameleon, but disdained by Dragaunus because of his firm belief that the dark magic of their ancestors is the only means for victory. He shuns weapons in battle, preferring to use his ability to throw fireballs. He is very glum and is often predicting the inevitable failure of their mission. Of course, he is usually proven right. Voiced by Tony Jay.
Hunter Drones - Robotic foot soldiers of Dragaunus. They have blasters on their hands. They are often easily destroyed by the Ducks. In one episode, they face off against a much larger Drone nicknamed Tiny by Siege. Nosedive destroys Tiny by crushing him with a zamboni.
Other villains
Dr. Droid - Formerly a human, Dr. Droid is now mostly android (a cyborg) and wants to turn the world into robots. The Ducks tangle with him twice. Voiced by Charles Adler.
Asteroth - An evil wizard from another dimension, which is actually a supernatural version of Anaheim, California. His title is "Lord of the Red Dragon", somewhat obvious since he can morph into a large red dragon when enough power is in his possession. They fight him twice, first in the alternate Anaheim, and then in the "real" Anaheim.
Falcone - Falcone is a Raptrin member of The Brotherhood of The Blade. Duke pretended to join up with Falcone to learn what he was up to and found out that Falcone is working for the Saurians trying to help them steal the world's largest jewels for a new weapon. Duke tried to stop him but failed as Falcone got him arrested. Falcone got the gem but not long after that, Falcone's ship blew up and sent Falcone down into a moat. There, the guards of Big Ben found him. Falcone is currently sitting in London's jail cell for stealing a jewel from them.
Lucretia DeCoy - Lucretia DeCoy is a traitoress to the race of the Ducks and a spy for the Saurians. Tanya was the only one who knew who she was and Lucretia prevented her from revealing that she was a spy by tying her to the top rafters of The Pond. She was thrown into Dimensional Limbo by Dragaunus who believed that she switched the item she was sent to steal from a tomb with the help from the Ducks; however, it had really been switched by Wildwing. The end result was her being sent to Dimensional Limbo and the weapon Dragaunus tried to use the chip for blew up in his face. Voiced by Kath Soucie.
Dr. Swindle - A corrupt scientist the Saurians hired in "Beak vs. B.R.A.W.N." to create a flotation device. When the Saurians refused to pay him for his work, he attempted to sell the machine to the highest bidder instead. The highest bidder turned out to be Chameleon, who took the device and left Swindle with a suitcase full of newspapers. A running gag has the Doctor insists that his name is pronounced "Swindel". Voiced by Rob Paulsen.


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It's been a while since I ranted about politics, this, from Elenanor Clift, doing a post-mortem on the Clinton campaign:
She did run an extraordinarily close race, and if the Democrats had the same winner-take-all rules as the Republicans, she'd be the nominee. If Obama hadn't outorganized her in small caucus states like Idaho, which the Democrats have no hope of winning in November, he wouldn't be the nominee.
This may all be true, but it's first unknowable and second condescending and manages to miss the point at once.
They both attempted to win the nomination under the rules set at the start (mostly, since Clinton later attempted to change them when it favored her). It's like watching a baseball game and then saying "if the winner was determined by stolen bases, the Brewers would have won."
Well, sure, had nothing else about the game changed. But if the winner was determined by stolen bases, both teams would have spent a ton of money on speedy baserunners instead of good fielders, they would have fielded only left-handed pitchers who could deter the runner on first, and they'd have devoted their farm systems to producing cannon-armed catchers who could throw out anyone.
Obama and his campaign showed an absolutely amazing ability to organize without the support of existing party structures, they raised astonishing amounts of money, and they worked the rules to their maximum advantage, and they won and won and won.
Who's to say that if the rules were different, and both teams played on a different field, under different rules, that they couldn't have won then as well?
The best we can say is that Obama won the contest at hand, and the rest is unknowable. And it's okay to leave it at that.


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Features :
During CD ripping, if there are uncorrectable errors due to marks or scratches on the CD, ST-G30 determines the size of the error, performs a read retry in an attempt to read the correct data. If the retry still results in an error, the ST-G30 notifies the listener with an alert.
In the case of music data streamed over a network, the decoding process performed by the player and the fluctuation of voltage caused by the packet processing load, etc., can cause jitter. The ST-G30 can connect to a USB-DAC device via the USB output and perform the decoding process, thus reducing the processing load in the player and achieving data transmission with minimal jitter.
The power supply output is divided into three feeds, one each for the SSD drive data block, USB-Audio output block, and control and display block, to lower the mutual noise effect among blocks. A large capacitor array is used for the SSD drive block, which requires a power supply capability with high tracking performance for peak current. The USB-Audio output block, which demands a clean power supply, is equipped with a stabilised circuit and large-capacity electrolytic capacitors.
Each digital interface line is isolated. In addition to separating the power supply for the import/backup USB, LAN, and SSD, a power conditioner is provided for each. This reduces the effect of noise generated mutually from the other blocks. A common mode filter and large-capacity pulse transformer are also used for the LAN, to decrease the effect of external noise.
Networks, USB devices and drives can be sources of noise and degrade sound quality during playback. The ST-G30 controls the SoC operation according to the mode and reduces the CPU load to minimise noise generated inside the device during playback to enhance the sound purity.
An SSD with no moving parts, hence no vibration or operating noise, has been specially developed for the ST-G30. SSDs developed for ordinary PC applications often prioritise light weight rather than considering vibration resistance. The SSD developed for the ST-G30 provides a damper inside the aluminium case for vibration reduction. The SSD case is also strengthened to reproduce sounds with the highest accuracy. In addition by making the SSD removable, it can be easily upgraded in the future.
The optical drive, which generates rather large rotational vibration during operation, is enclosed in a silent drive shelter to achieve quiet operation, and its drive base is rigidly mounted at the centre of the casing to suppress vibration and noise.
This not only achieves an elegant appearance, but also enhances the cabinet vibration damping effect and ensures firm support of the chassis for increased rigidity.
Easy Management of Your Digital Music Library Without Having to Use a PC.
*Title/Artist/Album/Album Artist/Track No./Genre/Year/Era/Album Art.
DiXiM Media Server software has a long history in providing media server software. It has been customised for audio use. In addition to being able to search by artist and album you can quickly and easily go to the track you want. The software features a wide range of navigation features, such as codecs, recently added tracks, recently played tracks, and most-played tracks. It also displays album art on the app without any restrictions on resolution.
In addition to high-res formats like WAV, AIFF, FLAC, and ALAC, DSD distribution is supported. For USB-Audio output, formats go up to 384-kHz/32-bit PCM and 11.2-MHz DSD.
*Technics TRACKS can be used in the UK, Germany, and Canada. (as of January 2016)
- Low Noise USB Transfer
- Silent SSD
- Digital Noise Isolation Architecture
- Optimally Activated Circuit System
- Bit-Perfect Ripping
- Rigidly-Mounted Sheltered Drive
- High Rigidity Metal Double Chassis
- High Rigidity Aluminium Cabinet
- Symmetric Structure
- G30 SSD 512 GB Built-in - G30L : -
- Form Factor : 2.5 inch
- Interface : Serial ATA 6Gbps
- Supported Disc / Supported Format : CD, CD-R, CD-RW (8 cm, 12 cm) / CD-DA
- USB Audio Class Specification : USB Audio Class 2.0, Asynchronous Mode
- DSD : Yes (2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz, 11.2896 MHz)
- PCM : Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- WAV : Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- FLAC : Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- DSD : Yes (2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz, 11.2896 MHz)
- AIFF : Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- ALAC : Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- AAC : Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz / 16-320 kbps)
- WMA : Yes (32, 44.1, 48 kHz / 16-320 kbps)
- MP3 : Yes (32, 44.1, 48 kHz / 16-320 kbps)
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
- DC 5 V Max 900 mA
- USB Mass Storage Class
- Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
- DiXiM Media Server
Automatic download from music download service : Yes (Technics Tracks)
Ethernet Interface : LAN (1000 Base-T / 100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T)
Power Supply : AC220-240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power Consumption : 29 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 430 x 98 x 391 mm
G30 : Approx. 11 kg
G30L : Approx. 10.9 kg
Accessories : AC Cord, Owner's Manual


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I am a great enthusiast of the Baroque Hurdy-Gurdy: an instrument also known as the Baroque Vielle or French baroque vielle à roue. I have also become interested in the Musette, the Viola da Gamba and Pardessus de Viole all of which are instruments that relate in some way to the same repertoire.
Please do leave some feedback.
This site has a specific focus on the French Baroque repertoire written for this instrument and its drone cousin the Musette between c.1730 and c.1783 and discusses the
instruments and techniques involved in its performance. The
purpose of the Vielle à Roue pages is to provide information, sheet music, and performance guidelines for any readers interested in this most fascinating of Baroque drone instruments.
The most recent significant additions to this website are:-
- The text to Corrette's La Belle Vielleuse is now available in translation from the bibliography section. Jump to..
- A BIG THANKYOU to the faithful few who continue to visit my website. I will continue to add periodically to the content so DO keep it up.
- Feb.2011. Click here to view a small booklet entitled "Approaching the Interpretation and Performance Techniques of French Eighteenth Century Music for the Hurdy-Gurdy.
- Small Essay on the interpretation of information contained within Dupuit and Bouin. 27th Jan. 2010. Jump to..
- Free download of a facsimile of the Baton Memoire with a translation. Jump to..
I hope by means of this website, and in common with the ardent desire of certain authors and players of the Eighteenth century, that this instrument, and the music that it reveals to us, should become more worthy of, and acquire the respect of, mainstream Classical or Baroque musicians by means of presenting to them, and the general public, performances that reflect the acknowledged conventions of the Classical musical discipline and are accurate, well reasoned and musically pleasing.
Currently the instrument is all too often dismissed out of hand by musical professionals who have not yet heard the instrument played with sensitivity and skill and are thus literally judging the instrument from a position of ignorance. That the vielle is worthy of much greater respect than that in which it is currently held is beyond question.
I beg the indulgence of those whose views differ from mine.


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Guest Plea by Kip Hansen
There is now a Friends of WUWT CampFire Relief fund, receiving donations through the 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization, the Family-to-Family Project, Inc.
There are lots of people needing help as a result of the Camp Fire. Lots of relief is headed that that. We can make sure that our donations go to relieve specifically those families that are Friends of WUWT — we can help take care of our own. The Family-to-Family Project, operated by my wife and myself, will direct your dollars to those friends in need at the recommendation of our man on the spot.
Please donate whatever and as often as you can.
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A gang of INEOS employees recently descended upon Dickinson ISD's administration building. Employees arrived with selfie frames, back-to-school photo booth props and a big, symbolic check. They came to present the Dickinson Education Foundation with a donation. The $8750 donation will fund STEM teaching grants in the 2019/2020 school year.
Amanda Flemming heads up Dickinson's Education Foundation. She was waiting for us to arrive, and had a celebration of her own in store. Amanda invited key members of DISD administration to help accept our donation. She treated us to brownies and lemonade. And, she showed videos of the two grants we funded last year. Click on these links to watch videos of last year's robotics and stem activities grants. Amanda is shown on the right in the photo above, along with Education Foundation President Diane Mackey.
Amanda emphasized how much last year's donation meant to the robotics program. "You made it possible for DISD's robotics teacher to buy laptops for programming on the fly. You also gave her the means to buy a replacement motor for their robot. Because of you, her students had the tools they needed to enter a robotics competition for the first time."
She went on to say how grateful they are for this year's $8750 donation, which will also fund two teaching grants.
Carla Voelkel was among the DISD Administration attendees. Carla had this to say:
"Because of your generosity we are able to impact the lives of students as well as our teachers. We will be able to extend our STEM activities in classrooms and enrich lives. Thanks ICAN Foundation for your support of GATOR NATION!"
We want to say thanks so much to the INEOS ICAN Foundation's supporters. You make education foundation donations like these possible. Special thanks go to INEOS employees Leslie Sheppard, Shalanda Turner, Amanda Thomson, Enrique Polanco, Rob Osterhold and Bill Russell. Their presence made the celebration that much more special!


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The Public Health Agency in Canada has issued an updated travel note regarding the increasing cases of chikungunya in the Caribbean.
The latest advisory states: "there have been confirmed cases of chikungunya on the Caribbean islands of Saint Martin/St. Maarten, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Barthélemy and the British Virgin Islands. These cases mark the first time that locally acquired transmission of chikungunya has been detected in the Region of the Americas."
The Agency also asked Canadians to protect themselves should they have to travel to the Caribbean. The Canadian health agency said "particularly during peak mosquito biting times around sunrise and sunset" and to seek medical attention if symptoms similar to chikungunya develop after returning to Canada.
These symptoms include a sudden high fever, severe pain in the wrists, ankles or knuckles, muscle pain, headache, nausea, and rash. Joint pain and stiffness are more common with chikungunya than with dengue.
Typically, symptoms tend to present between four to seven days after the bite of an infected mosquito. The majority of symptoms last between three to ten days with persistent joint pain afterward. Only severe cases require hospitalization but unlike dengue, the disease is not deemed life-threatening. Not all dengue fever is life threatening but those with the fever are asked to be vigilant in case they have contracted dengue haemorrhagic fever.
There is no vaccine or treatment for chikungunya, which has infected millions of people in Africa and Asia. The disease was first recorded in 1952 and has resurfaced only recently.


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The bust measurement is taken by placing the tape measure over the back, underneath the arms and then over the highest point on the bust. Do not pull the tape measure too tight. This should be an exact measurement, not too tight and not too loose.
Here it is very important to measure your true waist size, and not to pull the tape measure too tight. You should be able to slip two fingers between the tape and your waist.
The hip measurement is taken over the widest part of the hips.
Bend your arm slightly. Measure from the shoulder bone down your arm to the elbow and continue to an inch below your wrist bone.
Measure from the left shoulder seam to the right shoulder seam.
This measurement is taken from the bone at the base the neck down to your natural hip line. When taking this measurements for Showmanship Suits please make sure you measure to the desired finished length of the suit jacket or tunic.
For the length of the pants, measure at your side from the waist over your hip bone to the length you wish the pants to be. This is the length of the outside leg seam.I. Inseam
You also need to know the length of your inside leg seam. Measure from the crotch to the length you wish the pants to be.


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|This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
|What is the most important information I should know about sertraline hydrochloride?
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|What is sertraline hydrochloride?
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|It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks of treating depression and also the risks of not treating it. You should discuss all treatment choices with your healthcare provider.
Sertraline hydrochloride is safe and effective in treating children with OCD age 6 to 17 years.
It is not known if sertraline hydrochloride is safe and effective for use in children under 6 years of age with OCD or children with other behavior health conditions.
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|Who should not take sertraline hydrochloride?
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|What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking sertraline hydrochloride?
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Sertraline hydrochloride and some medicines may interact with each other, may not work as well, or may cause serious side effects.
Your healthcare provider or pharmacist can tell you if it is safe to take sertraline hydrochloride with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine while taking sertraline hydrochloride without talking to your healthcare provider first.
|How should I take sertraline hydrochloride?
|What should I avoid while taking sertraline hydrochloride?
Sertraline hydrochloride can cause sleepiness or may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. You should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how sertraline hydrochloride affects you. Do not drink alcohol while you take sertraline hydrochloride.
What are the possible side effects of sertraline hydrochloride?
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Glenn Beck Turns on the Water Works Again
by Ben Cohen
Watching a man slowly descend into madness is no doubt sick, but it is engrossing nevertheless, and highly compelling television. Glenn Beck brought himself to tears again last night, this time over an old Coca Cola and Kodak commercial.
No, seriously.
The rest of the clip features a very weird, emotional rant on America being a kid at a party and having beer poured over him. Or something like that.
When will someone intervene and get him some professional help?


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Coronary Stents Pipeline Insight and Competitive Landscape by DelveInsight
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Coronary Stents Pipeline: Overview
Coronary stents are small, wire, mesh tubes that help widen a clogged artery and restore adequate blood flow to the heart. During the procedure, the cardiologist place the stent over a thin, long tube with a balloon tip called a catheter and insert it into an artery in groin or arm. Once the stent reaches the clogged artery, the doctor will inflate the balloon to expand the stent. When the stent reaches the desired size to widen the clogged artery, the doctor will deflate and remove the balloon. The stent will stay in place permanently to help prop open the artery and decrease its chance of narrowing again. Over time, the inner lining of the artery will grow over the surface of the stent, making it a permanent part of artery.
Coronary Stents Pipeline: Insights
DelveInsight's, "Coronary Stents – Pipeline Insight and Competitive Landscape, 2020," report provides comprehensive insights about 20+ companies and 20+ pipeline devices in Coronary Stents pipeline landscape. Owing to the rise in the prevalence of coronary artery diseases (CAD), the coronary stents market is witnessing remarkable growth. Significant players are focusing on expanding their geographical reach, for dominating the current market.
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Coronary Stents Pipeline: Geography Covered
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Coronary Stents Pipeline: Key Companies
• REVA Medical Inc
• Rontis AG
• S3V Vascular Technologies
• Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd
• Shanghai Bio-heart Biological Technology Co Ltd
• Stentys SA
• Svelte Medical Systems Inc
• Tepha Inc
• Terumo Corp
• TissueGen Inc
• TrendyMED Inc.
• VasoTech Inc.
• Viller Scientific LLC
• Vornia Biomaterials Ltd
• Xenogenics Corporation
• Biotronik AG
• Cardionovum GmbH
• Concept Medical Inc
• Contego Medical LLC
• Cordis Corp
• DISA Vascular (Pty) Ltd
• Elixir Medical Corp
• Envision Scientific Pvt Ltd
• Aachen Resonance GmbH
• Abbott Vascular Inc
• Adcomp Technologies Inc.
• Aeon Bioscience
• AlviMedica Medical Technologies Inc
• Amaranth Medical Inc
• Arterius Ltd
• Atrium Medical Corp
• Bactiguard Holding AB
• Bionext Biotech Products Ltd.
• Biosten, LLC
• Systems, Inc.
• ID Nest Medical SAS
• InspireMD Inc
• Japan Stent Technology Co., Ltd.
• JW Medical Systems Ltd
• Kaneka Corp
• Kyoto Medical Planning Co Ltd
• Liaoning Biomedical Materials R&D Center Co Ltd
• Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co Ltd
• MangoGen Pharma Inc
• Manli Cardiology Ltd
• Medinol Ltd
• Medtronic plc
• Miami Cardiovascular Innovations
• Micell Technologies Inc
• MicroPort Scientific Corp
• Minvasys SAS
• MIV Therapeutics Inc
• NanoCoeur, Inc.
• Nanova, Inc
• Nesstent Ltd.
• Nexeon MedSystems Inc
• NuVascular Technologies Inc
• OrbusNeich
• Pediastent LLC
• QualiMed Innovative Medizinprodukte GmbH
• Qvanteq AG
• Relisys Medical Devices Ltd
Coronary Stents Pipeline: Types of Coronary Stents
Bare-Metal Stents: Tt is tiny wire mesh tubes that help widen a clogged artery, but are not coated with a polymer or drugs to help prevent re-blockage of the artery. This type of stent may be used in patients who are allergic to either the polymer or drugs used in drug-eluting stents.
Drug-Eluting Stents: A drug-eluting stent is a bare-metal stent that has been coated with a polymer that gradually releases a drug over the time when re-blockage is most likely to happen. This helps reduce the chance of the artery becoming blocked again. There are two types of drug-eluting stents: Permanent Polymer Drug-Eluting Stent and Bioabsorbable Polymer Drug-Eluting Stent.
Coronary Stents Pipeline: Competitive Assessment
This segment of the coronary stents devices pipeline report encloses its detailed analysis of various pipeline devices which include product description, licensing and collaboration details and other developmental activities including the latest news and press releases. The report also provides list of major players involved in the pipeline product development.
- Product Type
The coronary stents is segmented on the basis of product – Bare Metal Stents (BMS), Drug Eluting Stents (DES) and Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds (BVS).
- Product Biomaterial
Coronary Stents can be divided based upon the biomaterials – Metallic (Cobalt Chromium (CoCr), Platinum Chromium (Pt-Cr), Stainless Steel, Nickel Titanium), Polymeric Biomaterial and Natural Biomaterial.
- Major Players in Coronary Stents
There are approx. 20+ key companies which are developing the products for Coronary Stents.
- Cre8 EVO: Alvimedica
Cre8 EVO is a highly innovative Drug Eluting Stent (DES) that is designed to face the clinical outcome challenges when treating patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. That is what Cre8 EVO is; a DES born from the most innovative technology to date. It is manufactured by CID S.p.A. member of Alvimedica group. It has receive CE approval and currently not available in US and japan. The company is also evaluating safety, efficacy and deliverability of the CRE8 sirolimus-eluting stent system in the treatment of patients with de novo coronary artery lesions.
- ArterioSorb: Arterius
ArterioSorb is an innovative medical implant product currently being developed by Arterius, a UK medical device micro/SME, to treat coronary artery disease (CAD). It is a next-generation bioresorbable cardiovascular scaffold (BRS, stent), ArterioSorb, to be implanted within the coronary arteries in order to open blocked vessels, and to biodegrade within two years when healing is complete and it is no longer needed. Arterius will perform the in-vitro and in-vivo studies necessary to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of ArterioSorb. After completion of this study, the company will enter the First-in-Man trials and commercialization process.
Coronary Stents Pipeline: Competitive Benchmarking
This segment of the reports provides analysis of the pipeline report to give a clear understanding of the comparative analysis.
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- Application
- Industry Collaborations
Coronary Stents Pipeline: Report Highlights
- Extensive coverage of the Coronary Stents under development
- The report reviews details of major pipeline products which includes, product description, licensing and collaboration details and other developmental activities
- The report reviews the major players involved in the development of Coronary Stents and list all their pipeline projects
- The coverage of pipeline products based on various stages of development ranging from Early Development to Approved / Issued stage
- The report provides key clinical trial data of ongoing trials specific to pipeline products
- Recent developments in the segment / industry
- The report consists of in depth analysis of pipeline products based on various parameters
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2. Coronary Stents: Snapshot
3. Coronary Stents
4. Coronary Stents: Product Assessment
5. Coronary Stents: Competitive Benchmarking : By Company
6. Coronary Stents – Commercialization Activity
7. Coronary Stents: Regulatory
8. Coronary Stents: Reimbursement
9. Coronary Stents: Market Dynamics
10. DelveInsight's Analytical Perspective
11. Conclusion
12. Appendix
13. Bibliography
14. DelveInsight Capabilities
15. Disclaimer
16. About DelveInsight
Coronary Stents Pipeline: Report Insights
- Coronary Stents – Pipeline Analysis
- Coronary Stents – Unmet Need
- Coronary Stents – Market Dynamics
- Coronary Stents – Future Perspectives and Conclusion
- Coronary Stents – Analyst Views
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- What are market-entry and market expansion strategies in Coronary Stents?
- What are some of the mergers and acquisitions and to identify major players with the most promising pipeline?
- What is in-depth analysis of the product's current stage of development, territory and estimated launch date?
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"An Open Secret" sounds like the perfect title for a brand-new documentary addressing the entertainment industry's sexual harassment and assault epidemic, which in recent weeks has uncoupled Harvey Weinstein, Roy Price, and Andy Signore from their companies (and caused James Toback, President George H.W. Bush, Oliver Stone, Ben Affleck, and Mark Halperin to confront their own allegations). However, the documentary — which focuses on the abuse male managers, agents, and publicists inflict on young, male clients — premiered at DOC NYC in November 2014 and had a small release the following June (IndieWire awarded it an A-).
Despite its current 93 percent Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, director Amy Berg — who'd previously investigated sexual abuse in "Prophet's Prey" and "Deliver Us from Evil," for which she earned a 2007 Best Feature Documentary Oscar nomination — was unable to find a distributor. "An Open Secret" producer Gabe Hoffman claims the film was even accepted, then rejected, from three different film festivals. He recently made the documentary available for free on Vimeo, marketing it as "the film Hollywood doesn't want you to see."
It's terribly relevant: days ago, APA lost "Stranger Things" actor Finn Wolfhard as a client when social media accusations surfaced against his agent, Tyler Grasham, who was then terminated.
Pedophiles will pay hundreds of dollars on eBay for child actors' headshots
Mother of child actors and co-founder of the BizParentz Foundation Anne Henry explains how she and her fellow concerned parents worked backward through eBay's purchase data to identify the most prolific buyers and sellers. To their dismay, they found that friends of youth talent manager Marty Weiss were auctioning their children's photos to convicted sex offenders (the film includes audio of Weiss confessing to giving clients blow jobs). Bob Villard — who acted as a publicist for minors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire — would also upload his own candid snapshots of young actors, without consulting their parents. One of Villard's former underage victims recalled spending a weekend at his home, where he was served beers and persuaded to pose shirtless and submit to inappropriate touching. Henry said that Villard's photo trademark was having "the children are looking up at the camera as they would be looking up at the predator in an abuse situation."
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"Pedophile ring" DEN was founded by an abuser, his former victim, and a well-known child actor
Brock Pierce, a frequent Villard subject who appeared in "The Mighty Ducks" films, was introduced to Marc Collins-Rector and Chad Shackley by "The Usual Suspects" director Bryan Singer. Collins-Rector and Shackley met in a chatroom, began dating, and moved in together when Shackley was 15 and Collins-Rector was 31. After starting an internet service provider, they recruited Pierce to form the Digital Entertainment Network, a 1998 precursor to modern streaming platforms. DEN provided original content starring child actors. Prior to the company's planned $75 million IPO, the trio was hit with sexual abuse allegations and a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey who'd worked for Collins-Rector. With an investigation underway, they fled the U.S.; Interpol arrested them in Spain in 2002. Collins-Rector spent 18 months imprisoned prior to extradition, then plead guilty to nine counts of child sexual abuse. He was soon released, and after registering as a convicted sex offender, he ran away to London.
DEN's early investors included a blockbuster director and a DreamWorks SKG co-founder
In "An Open Secret," journalist John Connolly says Singer — who has continued directing for the "X-Men" franchise — and David Geffen were among DEN's original backers, contributing a respective $50,000 and $250,000. As Henry notes in the film, Singer cast former Nickelodeon and Disney Channel actor Brian Peck in the first two "X-Men" films — released in 2000 and 2003 — and Peck's chat with Singer served as the former's director's commentary.
According to documents published by The Daily Mail in summer 2015, Peck became a convicted sex offender in 2004, serving 16 months of jail time. Singer himself was later sued by a teenage extra from his 1998 film "Apt Pupil," who alleged that the director wanted him and other minors to film a shower scene. That lawsuit was dismissed, as were two additional cases brought against him in 2014.
DEN executives threw drug-fueled sleepovers for young boys at their mansion
At Collins-Rector and Shackley's palatial Encino estate, a mandatory skinny-dipping was enforced for anyone who wanted go in the hot tub after dusk. Young actors who attended parties remember troves of prescription drugs and alcohol, plus Collins-Rector's gun collection. One man recalled when, as a minor, Collins-Rector threatened his career if he did not sleep in his bed. Although the actor refused and camped out on the couch, he nonetheless awoke in Collins-Rector's bed, convinced that a laced drink had led to abuse.
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After appearing in "An Open Secret," a SAG-AFTRA committee member resigned over his own behavior
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Seoul: The digital gold, Bitcoin, surpassed a $5,000 value mark, but within 10 minutes of reaching the record high, it turned back to $4,867.19.
As per the reports, the high valued cryptocurrency got a massive 400% growth in value terms due to increased interest from major financial institutions over crypto currencies backed by blockchain technologies in a bid to have more secure transactions.
Barclays, Credit Suisse, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, HSBC, MUFG and State Street have joined UBS, BNY Mellon, Deutsche Bank, Santander, NEX, and blockchain startup Clearmatics in a project to create a "utility settlement coin".
Also Read: Bitcoin records highest this year, goes near $3,500
However, market analysts are still apprehensive about the Bitcoin's future, having fears that the sudden jump in its value might lead to a meltdown like the dotcom bubble. While Bank of America, Merrill Lynch's commodity and derivatives strategist Francisco Blanch is optimistic on the Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has the potential to become a new reserve currency, provided it meets three criteria— safety, liquidity and return.
Since 2012, daily trading volumes for Bitcoin have multiplied by five to $2 billion a day. Additionally, the market capitalisation of all cryptocurrencies has increased from around $20 billion at the start of this year to around $90 billion, CNBC reported.
But, safety is still a concern. After an increasing number of cyber hacking and ransomware attacks, Bitcoin traders fear losses if iron-clad security infrastructure is not in place to facilitate secure transactions.


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On Friday March 26, the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin filed a lawsuit against the former members of St. John's, Porterville. This lawsuit is a continuation of the Diocese's litigation efforts seeking the return of property from a number parish Churches that are currently occupied by former members of The Episcopal Church who have sought to affiliate with a different denomination. On February 8, a suit was filed against the former members of St. Francis, Turlock, A similar suit was filed against former members of St. Michael's, Ridgecrest on February 26. A third lawsuit was filed against former members of St. Columba, Fresno on March 11.
Unfortunately, such litigation became necessary after the invitations of the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Jerry Lamb, to discuss the orderly return of the Churches were largely ignored. . . .
I am saddened to report to you that the Episcopal Church USA and its local affiliates will soon be filing litigation against our parish in an effort to shut down St. John's and to seize all of our property and our operating funds. Despite our best efforts to reach out to them and to find a resolution, our efforts have been rebuffed and we have been informed that they have no interest in anything other than shutting down our parish, seizing our church property, and confiscating our operating funds.
The litigation is focused on returning the properties and assets to the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin.
St. John's was independently established more than 160 years ago. Captain Charles Weber, the founder of the City of Stockton, granted the very first residents of Stockton this very parcel of land for the purposes of establishing an Anglican parish church. St. John's existed long before the Diocese of San Joaquin or, for that matter, any Episcopal Bishop in California. When Bishop William Ingraham Kip, the first missionary bishop of the Episcopal Church, first visited our congregation, he found a worshipping congregation of 300 souls, producing prayerbooks from their pockets and meeting in a courtroom. Our parish was built, funded, and operated by generations of Stockton families committed to preserving the unique Anglican tradition in our community. We have never, ever received so much as a single penny of support from The Episcopal Church USA—though they cannot make the same claim in the other direction. . . .
There is no dissenting Episcopal congregation to install in our church building. (Indeed, the existing Episcopal parish in Stockton is itself barely viable.) If The Episcopal Church USA were to succeed in its efforts to seize our church, it will likely sell it—assuming, of course, it can find a buyer in this market—as it has done so elsewhere in the United States.
[R]egardless of whether or not litigation is pending, the Diocese remains committed to working with any parties to facilitate the return of the properties so that we can all be about the work that Christ has called us to undertake in His Name.
They have refused to even speak with us about settling our differences, despite two attempts on our part to invite them to meet with us.
We are called to continue the ministry that Jesus began. We are called in the same way as the disciples were called to follow Jesus to learn from him and then continue to proclaim his uniqueness. We are to live our lives in a manner that makes Jesus' life, death, and resurrection manifest to a world that does not know him.
[ECUSA's] bishop, Jerry Lamb, is nothing more than a puppet administrator controlled by his handlers in New York, tasked with destroying the Anglican Diocese and its constituent parishes. Funded by The Episcopal Church, he has sued the Bishop of San Joaquin, Bishop John-David Schofield, in Fresno Superior Court, frozen the financial assets of the Anglican Diocese, and engaged in a "scorched earth" litigation campaign against the Anglican Diocese and its parishes. It is almost impossible to fathom that a Christian clergyman, who fashions himself a shepherd ministering in the name of Jesus Christ, could engage in such malicious behavior, so clearly contrary to the Gospel injunction against Christians suing each other in the civil courts.
It has been pointed out to me that some blogs are falsely claiming that I am not resident in the Diocese of San Joaquin. Let me assure you that Jane, Mark (the dog) and I do live in Stockton. We have been here continually since April 10, 2008. We have a rental home, a fenced back yard for Mark, and furniture provided by friends and yard sales. We plan to live here for the duration of my ministry here in the Diocese of San Joaquin.
The Standing Committee met last Friday and the Diocesan Council met this last Wednesday. At both of these meetings, I presented a request that we revisit the issue of how much time I am spending here in the Diocese of San Joaquin. As you know, after the Special Convention in March 2008, Jane and I returned home to Las Cruces, New Mexico to take care of matters concerning our retirement home. . .In 2008, Bishop Lamb swore under oath in Fresno County Superior Court that he was the only lawful "Bishop of San Joaquin", having been duly elected to that position "at a special meeting of the Diocese of San Joaquin" in March of that year. To be validly elected, however, the "special meeting" had to have a quorum of canonically resident clergy present, and there were only 21 recorded as present (two of whom had been brought in from other Dioceses, and so were not canonically resident in San Joaquin). And that was just one of the irregularities about that "special meeting."
. . . Given the budget at the national church, we cannot expect funding to stay at the level that it was for 2009. We will need to look closely at every proposed expenditure for 2010, and there may be savings in the area of the Episcopate.
Here is the proposal I made to the Standing Committee and the Diocesan Council. I will return to Las Cruces on December 1, 2009, and come back to the diocese for a period of 15 days every two months. . . .
I find the actions I was forced to take last Friday and Tuesday to be heartbreaking. I have known a few of these clergy personally and others by the stories I have heard about their ministry. But, the fact is, they chose to abandon their relationship with the Episcopal Church. . . . They declined to ask for a release from their ordination vows, and I had no option but to bring the charges of 'Abandonment of the Communion' to the Standing Committee last year and take these final steps today. It is a sad day.
In all this, we must remember our brothers and sisters who attempted to leave the Episcopal Church. We are rightly pleased with recent court decisions, but others will find them devastating. We should be reaching out to our friends and acquaintances who are suffering. Many members of the Episcopal fellowships remember vividly what it is like to lose your church. We cannot allow others to undergo that feeling of rejection or violation.
Sec. 33.01: All members of the clergy of this Diocese shall be under the obligation to model in their own lives the received teaching of the Church, and specifically that all clergy are to abstain from sexual relations outside of Holy Matrimony.
Once again, I direct your attention to the prayer attributed to St. Francis in the Prayer Book (BCP p. 833). I urge all clergy to use this prayer as an additional post communion prayer at all services.
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.