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John Daly shares great story about Tiger Woods rebuffing his offer for drinks
John Daly again has spun a fantastic yarn about how Tiger Woods once rejected his offer to join him for some drinks, and the hilarious aftermath of the snub.
Daly recently reminisced about the incident during Barstool Sports' "Fore Play" podcast. The drinks rebuff apparently occurred ahead of Target World Challenge in 2004 when Daly repeatedly asked Woods to sit down and have a drink or two or three with him. Woods evidently had other plans in mind.
John Daly tells the story about how he tried to get Tiger Woods to drink with him pic.twitter.com/g77MJG0ZKt
— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) August 27, 2018
"The story was, he's walking out and I go, 'Tiger, come have a drink with us.' He's in his slacks and he goes, 'No, I'm going to hit a few balls,'" Daly recalled, as transcribed by the New York Post.
After about three hours passed, Daly encountered Woods and again made the offer to have some drinks.
"He comes back, he's in his gym shorts and [I'm like], 'What the hell you doing now? Come have a drink with us.' [He said], 'Well, I'm going to work out,'" Daly said. "I said, 'Come have a drink with us, seriously, you've been out here for nine hours, I've been drinking for nine, at least have one with us.' So he goes, 'No, Daly, if I had your talent I'd be doing just what you're doing.'"
Woods and Daly were paired up the next day. And wouldn't you know it, Daly's prolonged drinking session had no ill effects.
"We got paired the next day, kicked his ass," Daly said of Woods. "About the only time I ever kicked his ass, but I did. I shot 65 on him and he goes, 'You know what, I may have to start drinking.'"
Daly of course has battled substance abuse issues in the past but the two-time major winner soldiers on. The 52-year-old currently is playing quite a bit on the Champions Tour along with a smattering of appearances on the PGA circuit.


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Stalagmite vs Stalactite
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On a really basic level, stalagmites and stalactites are rock formations caused by mineral deposits over a really long period of time.
Walking through caves and all, but one aspect takes the bacon, if you will. There's a type of formation called a "sheet" formation. Sometimes it's flowy and colored such that it looks like bacon. In fact, it's often referred to as "cave bacon". The worst part of all is that it's rather frowned upon to bring a baconator into the caves, so you have to wait to snack until afterward.


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The numbers are in folks for Britney's Piece Of Me show dates for October.
Drum Roll Please………..
Piece of me landed at #33 for this months Billboard Boxscore, which is not bad at all!
Britney brought in a total of $1,439,280 for the following dates; Oct. 14, 16 and 17.
Bottom line Britney did a pretty good job just for 3 dates.
We are always proud of you Britney and we can't wait to see the changes in 2016!


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recovering from setbacks: it's the narrative that counts
This essay appeared in the September/October 2018 edition of the ATA Chronicle. Recovering from setbacks involves self-discovery: getting curious and noticing things about yourself to build self-awareness. Engaging thoughts, emotions, and your narrative—and rewriting it for better results—builds a strong foundation for action…Read More
Rekindling an old flame
It just hit me. Something told me to reconnect. I was missing this in my life, and I felt some regret that I had left it behind. As a coach, I always encourage my clients to pay close attention to their emotions. They are…Read More
Enlisting the Magic of an Accountability Loop to Tackle Your To Do List
I heard from a lot of readers after my last essay on integrating work and home. Many people seem to feel that if they don't stand up for their personal time, they won't get it. And yet, even claiming the time still seems…Read More
How to End 'Downward Spiral' Thinking
Benjamin Zander, the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and author of The Art of Possibility, began waving his arms and skipping across the stage in the auditorium where I was attending his talk. His energy was contagious. He seemed to be having the…Read More
What's shame got to do with it?
Owning our own story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do. Dr. Brene Brown, from The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (Center…Read More
How to Take Charge of Overwhelm
I heard a woman at a book group say recently: "I don't want to lean in; I just want to lie down." Sometimes I feel the same way. After I posted an essay about our culture of overwork and the epidemic of overwhelm,…Read More
Deprogramming from the Cult of Overwork
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Learning to Live More Fully: Remembering the Good Stuff
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| Hello Again-I'm mid way through cleaning up my '47 Dawn Tourist and I have a question.I'm assuming that the crank arm must be removed to get the full chaincase off the bike.This might seem like a silly question to some,but how does one remove the cranks on these old Raleighs?
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| Hi all, has anybody out there tried to use those fine tip Sharpie pens containing oil based paint, for lug lining. They're no available in the UK and I dont want to pay loads of postage from the States ( presuming I can find somewhere that will ship to the UK)only to find that they'ree no good.
Thanks Bob
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If your plansare to line the contour close to the lug but leaving a hair space between the line and lug they might be the way to go.
if you plan on lining the seam ,the best way is with sign painter paint and brush---using your finger to wipe the excess paint off--this will leave a uniform amount of paint around the lug.Takes time to do the compleat frame.
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| Bob,
try to get in touch with Pete. His work is excellent, I expect his advice will be too.
Matthew - on the right lines
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James Howard Griggs, Sr., 70, died Friday, Nov. 16 of heart failure in Oakdale.
He was born in Modesto and lived in Oakdale his entire life.
Mr. Griggs served in the National Guard for approximately eight years.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He loved going to the mountains, hunting, and spent most of his time outside.
He loved all of his grandchildren and loved spending time with his great-grandson. He and his great-grandson spent a lot of time together. He was a wonderful father and grandfather.
He did a lot for his family and they will feel lost without him. His friends and family will miss his jokes and story-telling of tall tales and legends.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cora Mae Griggs; children, Diane Branham of Tehachapi, James Howard Griggs, Jr. of Modesto, Jacklynn Grubbs of Oakdale; siblings, Grace Irene Griggs of Oakdale, George Allan Griggs of Denair, Ray Earl Griggs of Manteca, Rose Alnora Reed of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one grandson-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ira Griggs and Mildred Ruth Hoach.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Oakdale Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Ceres.


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Michelles turn heads with their elegance — even when they're wearing acid-washed jeans.
Michelle is a variant of Michael, which apparently means "Who is like God?" And while Michelles don't necessarily breathe life into clay, they can certainly take your breath away. My image of Michelle is stylish and classy — she's tall and cool and well-dressed and she wears really nice earrings. Her hair's usually in some kind of updo, and she knows how to pull off nude lipstick. But Michelle's also the kind of girl who looks great no matter what she wears. I think of Michelle as a really eighties name, and I think of its bearer as somehow looking glamorous even while wearing leg warmers and a pound of hairspray.
But enough about Michelle's looks — what's she like on the inside? This is a tougher question, because I think of Michelles as a little unknowable. They're the kind of girls might not get asked out a lot, because they don't come off as "approachable." When you go to their houses — maybe for a study session or a very polite birthday party with parents present — you discover that their bedrooms are perfectly clean and reveal almost nothing about their personalities. A pink bedspread, perhaps an old American Girl doll smiling wanly, but nothing that gives you a peek into Michelle's inner life. Michelle's a girl to be admired from afar, because so few manage to get close.
Michelle Obama, with her hula-hooping skills and willingness to get her hands dirty, is a bit more fun and down to earth than my image of Michelle. But she's got the elegance thing down. So does the ethereally beautiful Michelle Yeoh. And Michelle Williams, pretty private in the wake of Heath Ledger's death, seems a bit unknowable despite her sweet smile. But the true, quintessential Michelle is obviously Michelle Pfeiffer. With her cool, feline (figuratively and literally) beauty, she's the essence of stylish Michelleness. And despite her popularity, she's never really been America's sweetheart — she's not one of those celebrities we feel we know. Perhaps it's because her heyday came before the ubiquity of online gossip, but I'm betting it has something to do with her name.
Like Michelle Pfeiffer, the name Michelle was big in the eighties — but not as big as it was in the seventies, when it peaked at #4 in the nation. It's still doing okay, but at #103, its glory days are clearly over. Maybe uncertain times call for warmer, homier names — and with Michelle Obama's popularity reportedly falling, the trend might not reverse anytime soon. But this waning hipness is unlikely to tarnish Michelle's luster — she looks good in anything, including her name.
Michelle [Wikipedia]
Michelle [Baby Name Wizard]
Earlier: L Is For Lisa, Whose Looks Are Deceiving
K Is For Kate, Who Kicks Ass, Takes Names
J Is For Jennifer, The Vanilla Of Names
I Is For Isabel, Who's Snooty, But Earns It
H Is For Hillary, A Barrel Of Laughs
G Is For Grace - What's That Up Her Sleeve?
F Is For Francesca, And I Wish I Were Her
E Is For Emily, Who Seems Sweet (At First)
D Is For Danielle (Or Dani, Who's Apparently Kinda Judgey)
C Is For Courtney, Who's Too Cool For School
B is for Beth (And Barack! And Bandana!)
A Is For Anna: What My First Name Says About Me


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Our Rotary Club started in 1999 and since that time has become a major contributor to local, national and international communities. Our members are local people who want to contribute to our community and build long-lasting friendships along the way.
On this website you can find out more about what we do, our forthcoming events and some of our projects.
If you have a community project we could help you with, or just want to connect, let us know through our contact page.
You may want to join us so that we can serve our community together. We are looking for new members interested in community service of all ages and backgrounds. Our typical meetings are a one course meal at Newsholme Manor followed by project work to serve our community or a speaker or other entertainment. We also have a variety of other optional social activities.
The challenges we all face protecting each other from the threat of the Covid-19 Coronavisus mean we have changed from our normal in-person approach to a virtual meeting. This has proven to be very achievable, if not quite as good as being physically together.
Haworth is a fabulous place to visit and we will always welcome visiting Rotarians. To help with our catering let us know you are interested in coming through our contact page. Visiting Haworth has more information for visitors to Haworth, the Worth Valley and the surrounding area
We meet on Tuesdays at 19:00 for 19:30(Check our programme or with the Secretary especially for venues in August and after Bank Holidays) Newsholme Manor, Slack Lane, Oakworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire
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Weekend preview: What's going on in Kitsap and beyond
Weather: There's a 20 percent chance of rain on Friday, which will lead to a 10 percent on Saturday and clear skies on Sunday.
John McEuen & Friends: American folk artist John McEuen and friends from his band will make a stop at the Admiral Theatre on Saturday. "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" includes McEuen's banjo, guitar, fiddle, and mandolin. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $13.
The Great Cupcake Battle for kids: Gracepoint Church is hosting a cupcake battle at 6 p.m. on Friday. Kindergarteners through fifth grade children are welcome to participate. Kids will get to decorate the cupcakes and compete to see whose comes out the best.
Rummage sale: Brownsville Elementary PTSA in Bremerton is hosting a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The PTSA is asking for donations to be dropped off by Friday morning from 8-9 a.m. The school is at 8795 Illahee Road NE.
Military Appreciation Day and Carnival at the Fairgrounds: There will be a military vehicle display, children's activities, local business booths, food and drink samples, door prizes and gifts for military members Saturday at the Fairgrounds. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bainbridge Arts and crafts grand re-opening: On Saturday and Sunday, Bainbridge Arts and Crafts is celebrating the renovation of its space and will be unveiling a new name. On Saturday, doors open at 10 a.m. and there will be a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. From noon to 5 p.m. there will be artist demos and an open house, followed by live music from 5-7 p.m. The party starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1608701802558108/.
Annual Woodcarvers Show: There will be hundreds of wood carvings by local artists on display at the West Side Improvement Club, 4109 W E St. in Bremerton, on Saturday and Sunday. The show runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/site/kitsapcarvers/Annual-Woodcarving-Show.
At the theater: Performances of "Peter and the Starcatcher" opens this weekend at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The play is based off a 2004 novel. The opening night performance is Friday at 7:30 p.m. and a reception will precede it at 6:30 p.m. The play will run until March 25.
At the movies: The science fantasy novel, "A Wrinkle in Time," is coming to the big screen on Friday. It is the story of three peculiar beings who send messages to a young girl Meg, her brother and her friend to space after the disappearance of her scientist father. "Bent," "Girls Vs Gangsters," "Gringo" sad "Foxtrot" are also playing.


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Friday, February 27, 2009
Here's a Baptist database
Instead, the largest state-wide Baptist convention in the country implemented a "customer-relations management system." It tracks church giving records and other church statistics. Eventually, it will also track product sales to churches.
They created this "customer-relations" database at a cost of $2.14 million.
Did you catch that? In tough times, the Baptist General Convention of Texas took $2.14 million of offering plate dollars and used it to create a database that would track the "giving records" of churches.
Do you think the people who gave all those hard-earned dollars would appreciate knowing that their offering plate money went for a database so that state convention bureaucrats could keep track of churches' "giving records"?
Or do you think most people in Baptist pews would have preferred to see a database that would track credibly-accused clergy predators and that would keep their kids safer?
Which sort of database do YOU think would have been a better use for $2.14 million?
Consulting fees comprised $484,000 of the $2.14 million. I can't help but wonder whether those consultants may have been related to high-n-mighties in the Baptist building in Dallas? According to Spiritual Samurai, honchos at the Baptist General Convention of Texas don't seem to have much problem with using offering plate dollars to hire their relatives.
Remember Spiritual Samurai? He's the courageous Baptist pastor, David Montoya, who brought to light the "Valleygate" scandal in 2007. The Baptist General Convention of Texas lost $1.3 million in misappropriated church-starting funds, and if it hadn't been for Montoya's dogged determination, the whole mess would have probably been swept under the rug.
"The investigative team faulted the BGCT Executive Board for poor oversight..." and said that staff had "allowed the misuse to occur."
So did the BGCT learn anything from that experience? You have to wonder when you see $2.14 million being spent on a "customer-relations" database.
I'm reminded of the conversation I once had with a BGCT official who kept tossing out the phrase "good stewardship" as an explanation for why the BGCT couldn't do anything more about clergy sex abuse.
I was pleading with him: "Even if you can't do anything to rout out the clergy-predators, can't you at least minister to the wounded?"
He answered that they had a responsibility to make the best possible use of God's money. "Good stewardship," he said.
But how can these guys even pretend to know the meaning of "good stewardship"? Look at their track record. These are people who let $1.3 million slip through their fingers without oversight and who just spent $2.14 million on a "customer-relations" database.
And by the way… is this what the Baptist arm of the body of Christ is called now? "Customers"?
It's no wonder so many Baptist officials act more like corporate CEOs than religious leaders. They might as well be trying to sell cigarettes.
But wait… that gives the Baptist honchos too much credit. You would likely find more systems for accountability and oversight among tobacco company executives than you would among Baptist convention bureaucrats.
17 comments:
- BaptistPlanet said...
Over-budget Customer Relationship Management software for the gang that couldn't church-plant straight?
Did they really say that more than half of the cost overrun is that they didn't really estimate the cost of the project in the first place.
Or am I misunderstanding?
The Associated Baptist Press reported:
". . . the original projection included only basic equipment costs, and the board was told to anticipate some additional costs. The project actually exceeded anticipated expenses by about 20 percent, rather than 50 percent . . . "
Some additional costs, indeed..
- February 27, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- New BBC Open Forum said...
And by the way… is this what the Baptist arm of the body of Christ is called now? "Customers"?
"Customers"... or "giving units." That's another term that's in vogue now.
- February 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM
- Christa Brown said...
"Giving units." Such an apt phrase. It's all about money. Sometimes, despite everything, I still struggle with seeing that reality... because once upon a time, I really truly believed that it was all about something else. Duhhhh.
- February 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- Ramesh said...
Most of the links below are from Fbc Jax Watchdog.
Pie Charts and "Giving Units"
Fbc Jax leadership has extracted their pound of flesh:
A Lie and a Breach of Trust by the FBC Jax Leadership
"The Anti-Criticism Doctrine" of FBC Jacksonville
FBC Jax Votes on Blogger Resolution Brought By Trustees
New BBC Open Forum: This is the "Biblical Pattern" for Church Discipline?
EFF: Bloggers' Rights
- February 28, 2009 at 8:01 AM
- Lydia said...
" was pleading with him: "Even if you can't do anything to rout out the clergy-predators, can't you at least minister to the wounded?"
He answered that they had a responsibility to make the best possible use of God's money. "Good stewardship," he said."
This is a man straining at gnats and swalling camels. Just like the Pharisees.
- March 1, 2009 at 10:02 AM
- Christa Brown said...
"...straining at gnats and swallowing at camels." Yes... and what I wish I had said is "What about good stewardship of the next generation?" Good stewardship ought to involve something more than money.
- March 1, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- gmommy said...
I know as far as baptist ministers go...Wade Burleson appears to be different from the Page Patterson/ Baptist Identity/Fundy/women must submit to the almighty male authority group. I am still struggling with this comment from him and in general, the whole thread.
"As to whether or not I should say anything about First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, that is a good question.
I am simply fulfilling my promise to never allow a Southern Baptist to be mistreated by an overt abuse of authority without coming to the defense of the powerless."
For the sake of emotion and health...I'm not going to point out the obvious...but it makes my stomach hurt.
- March 2, 2009 at 3:49 PM
- Christa Brown said...
No need to point out the obvious, gmommy... it's obvious. Once upon a time, I would have virtually sold my soul for the sake of believing that "moderate" Baptists would behave differently from "conservative" Baptists when it comes to clergy sex abuse. But too many so-called "moderate" leaders at the so-called "moderate" Baptist General Convention of Texas taught me otherwise... in ways that hurt enormously... more than I can say... more than I want to remember... and yet I do. Wouldn't we all like to put this in a box and think that it's about something as small as Paige Patterson? Or even as small as the "conservative/fundamentalist" SBC boys? But what I know for sure is that such an "in-the-box" view of the problem wouldn't be true.
I don't purport to know what's in the hearts of individuals. But this much I DO know: Institutionally, when it comes to clergy sex abuse, the so-called moderates aren't doing any better than the so-called conservative fundamentalists. Of course, if you scratch beneath the surface of some of those so-called "moderates", what you'll find is a fundamentalist... and vice-versa. I just don't think the labels really mean much.
- March 2, 2009 at 5:08 PM
I do not think this is an issue that merits the "liberal, moderate, coservative" debate. Just like abuse is about power so is the refusal of the SBC to act more effectively. These men are so focused on being powerful or, in their eyes, the next great Bible-man that this issuse is just something in their way and regardless of which stand they take it will neither hurt nor help their play for power and fame.
To me this issue is about righteousness, fairness, and Biblical compassion. None of these three things leads to worldly success and power.
- March 2, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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This just goes to show the Southern Baptists haven't cornered the market on pervert "pastors."
- March 4, 2009 at 12:40 AM
- Christa Brown said...
Southern Baptists haven't cornered the market on pervert pastors - that's for sure. But what they've just about cornered the market on is being the major denomination that does the least to combat the problem. No clergy review board system. No effective clergy oversight mechanism. No reporting system. No systematic record-keeping. No policy of providing counseling for the wounded (which might encourage more to report abuse). No system for removing credibly-accused clergy from ministry... and not even so much as a system for warning/informing people in the pews. When it comes to clergy sex abuse, you name it, and Southern Baptists pretty much don't do it. I'd say they've cornered the market on the most do-nothingness.
- March 4, 2009 at 3:34 AM
The BGCT, SBTC, and the SBC could instigate a data base on sex offenders in a day's time if they wanted to. The problem is that they just don't want to and aren't going to be pressured into doing it.
Please spare us anything from David Montoya and the Spiritual Samurai. He is a power hungry wannabe and is disliked and not respected by anyone. You lower your standards when you use him as a reference.
- March 4, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- Christa Brown said...
What I know is that pastor David Montoya (Spiritual Samurai) is the person whose relentless efforts brought to light the $1.3 million Valleygate scandal at the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Personally, I think every Baptist in the state of Texas ought to be grateful to him. But of course, as is often the case with whistleblowers, he has been widely castigated instead. Since I myself have been called pretty much every name in the book, both by Anonymous people and by self-described Baptist people, I'm not going to place much credence in what an Anonymous commenter says about David Montoya.
Nevertheless, Anon is certainly correct in saying that "the BGCT, SBTC, and the SBC could instigate a data base on sex offenders in a day's time if they wanted to."
- March 4, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Thanks Christa. That takes character and conviction.
- March 4, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Please don't put David Montoya in a category with yourself. You are far above that.
- March 5, 2009 at 7:52 AM
- oc said...
Well, sometimes "religious" people tend to disqualify anyone who uses "unorthodox" procedures to foment change.
But I get reminded often... Jesus didn't play by the rules. He was more than just a bit of a renegade, as far as the established religion was concerned...
Just sayin' that what we may deem as "proper" isn't worth a hill of sappy sentiments and self-protecting arguments in the face of someone who will stand up and confront the wrong. And if Montoya isn't your kumbayah buddy, at least give him credit that he had more cajones than you or I did.
- March 6, 2009 at 11:19 PM
I am wit you OC. We have an important job to do that is bigger than any one of us.
- March 8, 2009 at 3:29 PM


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Florence Avakian, History of Armenian Repatriation Focus of Talk at Zohrab Center, 3 April 2014. The Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. Review.
Florence Avakian, Textile Wealth in a Miniature, 3 December 2013. The Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. Review.
Arevig Caprielian, Hazel Antaramian Hofman's Lecture Presentation in New York City, 18 November 2013. Newsletter of the Project of the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Diaspora. In English.
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H. Antaramian-Hofman, "Archival Searches and the Journey of the Post-WWII Repatriates to Soviet Armenia," NAASR Newsletter, Fall 2013-Spring 2014, pp.14-15.
H. Antaramian-Hofman, "Back in the USSR" was published in Nouvelles d'Armenie, October 2012 issue. It was translated from English to French by Janet Kabadayan. Errata: There is one minor historical correction to the article on page 67. The information about Zabel Chookaszian should read, "essaye d'aventir ses cousins restes en Amerique de ne pas venir en Armenie." Zabel tried to warn her cousins, who were going to travel on the second caravan. The warning was not for her parents, since she traveled with her parents on the first American caravan to Soviet Armenia in 1947. In French. Back in the USSR article.
H. Antaramian-Hofman, "Now Embarking: An Artistic Interpretation of the 1947 and 1949 Armenian Repatriation," NAASR Newsletter, Fall/Winter/Spring 2011-2012, p. 12.
Reprint of "I Want to Go Home" in Newsweek, International, Armenia, May 17, 1971. Coverage of several American-Armenian repatriates coming back 'home' to the United States. It mentions 322 American-Armenian repatriates from both caravans, but the actual number is closer to 312. I Want to Go Home article. In English.
ՏԻԳՐԱՆ ՊԱՍԿԵՒԻՉԵԱՆ, (T. Paskevichyan), Կայարանի Տեսիլքներն Ու Պատրանքները, (The Visions and Illusions of the Station), 28 May 2013. In Armenian.
Electronic Articles
T. Paskevichyan, "The Visions and Illusions of the Station," Heqt, 15 March 2013. Artist Interview. In English.
H. Antaramian-Hofman, "From James Dean to Stalin: the Tragedy of the Armenian Repatriation," Osservatorio balanci e caucaso, Online Newsletter, 17 August 2012.In English and Italian.
H. Antaramian-Hofman, "Now Embarking: An Artistic Interpretation of the 1949 and 1948 Armenian Repatriation," Hye Sharzhoom, May 2012. In English.
Print Books Written by Repatriates or About the Repatriation
In English
1. An Armenian Odyssey by Sonia Meghreblian, Published by Gomidas Institute, 2012.
2. My Odyssey by Antonina Mahari, Jaklin Ekmekjian and Gohar Arsenyan, Published by Armenian International Women's Association, 2003.
3. The Repatriate: Love, Basketball, and the KGB by Tom Mooradian, Published by Moreradiant, 2008.
4. Resurrection with Cane and Shoe, My Feverish Life Across Continents by Harut Barsamian, University of La Verne Press, 2008.
5. Search for a Homeland by Hagop Jack Touryantz, Touryantz Publisher, 1987.
6. To Armenians with Love, The Memoirs of a Patriot by Hovhannes Mugrditchian, Paulmart, Hobe Sound, Florida, 1997.
In French
1. Armenie 1947: Les Naufrages de la terre promise by Robert Arnoux, Published by Edisud, 2004.
2. Les fils du Goulag by Armand Maloumian, Published by Presses de la Cite, 1976.
3. Les Pommes Rouges d'Armenie by Jean and Lucie Der Sarkissian, Published by Flammarion, 1987.
4. Histoire D'un "Akhpar, by Albert Andonian, Bureau Dendy, 1992.
5. Le rêve de l'Arménie, by Mona-Marianna Marikian, Au Carre (Quebec), 2007.
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Many heavyweight evangelical leaders from churches in America and the West are being drawn into an age-old heresy which has its roots in the time of the apostle Paul, and which is erupting in our age.
"Have you not observed what this people have spoken, saying, 'The two families which the Lord chose, He has rejected them'? Thus they despise My people, no longer are they as a nation in their sight.
Jer 33:24
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Christian Palestinianism
It may be the case that the matter of sexuality is splitting the churches and denominations around the world. Predictably, the battle-lines run between those who take the Bible seriously (evangelicals) and those who take a somewhat lower (liberal) view of God's book and what it contains.
However there is a quite separate controversy within evangelical circles which is increasing moving onto centre-stage.
The matter concerns bi-polar views on whether or not the Jewish people and the land of Israel still occupy a special place in the latter-day prophetic purposes of God.
(Liberals are also highly-involved in the issue, but tend to be driven more by humanitarian than theological concerns. Not that the former are irrelevant, but God's grand purposes – in the 'big picture – should be the ultimate determinant governing our thinking and responses.)
Amongst Bible-believers there is some area of agreement – in some cases 'reluctant' – regarding the forecast of an end-time ingathering of Jews to the Kingdom of God in and through Jesus Christ (Yeshua HaMashiach). This is outlined by Paul in the eleventh chapter of his epistle to the Romans (Rom 11:11-12; 15). Indeed to believe otherwise brings a very stiff warning from the apostle in that letter (Rom 11:18-22).
But the issue that raises the most heat is whether or not the covenant made with Abraham which, amongst other things, promises the land to the Jewish people is still valid. Those who deny its validity argue that as the Jews rejected their Messiah so they also deny themselves the promises made to them.
Additionally, and as a parallel claim, they say that Christian believers are the true 'children of Abraham' and therefore the inheritors of any unrealised benefits of the Abrahamic Covenant.
However, as Psalm 105 so succinctly states, the commitment by God to the Jews and the land is unconditional, everlasting and irrevocable.
"He remembers his covenant for ever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: "To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit."
(Psalm 105:8-11).
Even while the nation was in rebellion, and in exile because of it, God said:
" Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them or abhor them so as to destroy them completely, breaking my covenant with them. I am the LORD their God. But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their ancestors whom I brought out of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God. I am the LORD.'"
(Lev. 26:44-45).
(That last sentence is one of the most concise definitions – using four words only – of the Sovereignty of God. God does what He likes, how He likes, with whom He likes and when He likes; and He outworks His will without asking us for our opinion.)
Whose checkpoint; and who stands at it?
Most recently (March 2012) an international conference of evangelicals was convened in Bethlehem by the Bethlehem Bible College. The conference title was
'Christ at the Checkpoint
' – an allusion to the barriers which Israel have erected in order to protect its citizens from Arab/Islamic suicide attacks.
The representation at the conference was drawn from around the world and comprised
a wide range of evangelical leaders
. The views being propagated were, and are, mainly based on the suffering that the Palestinian people are enduring (if fact, mainly because of the actions of the Arab/Islamic nations) and the 'Replacement Theology' view that God has withdrawn his favour from, and modified his end-time plans for the Jews in favour of the (mainly-Gentile) church.
At a theological level big hitters in the evangelical world deny what the major and minor prophets clearly state in order to defend the former's political and theological views.
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One 'observer' at the conference was
Dr. Paul Wilkinson
whose doctoral thesis revolved around the place of Isreal. Subsequent to the conference he produced a report entitled
'The Church at Christ's Checkpoint'
. His play on words is much more than that. In fact from Genesis through to the writings of Paul, those who believe – or say they believe – the Bible are given very clear warnings.
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" (Gen 12:3).
Do not boast over those branches. If you do, consider this:
You do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in."
Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.
(Rom 11:18-22)
The video in this article outlines the background from recent events leading up to the conference, a report from the conference by Dr. Wilkinson and a statement concerning the conference from international Messianic leaders. Some of the footage was shot in Dundee, in an hotel and the following day in the church of
Rev. Robert Murray McCheyne
, the Scottish minister who led the pioneering 19th-century 'Mission of Enquiry" to the Jews.
Paul Wilkinson's two essays entitled
'Prophets who Prophesy Lies in My Name'
The Church at Christ's Checkpoint'
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From a Scottish perspective, the Church of Scotland spent the best part of an afternoon at its General Assembly in May 2011 discussing how it could best campaign to boycott Israeli products while staying (just) within the law. At the General Assembly of 2007 such was the anti-Israel bias that
a senior (retired) Church of Scotland wrote a letter
n response to the Assembly of that year.
The document
'A Covenant-keeping God'
outlines the biblical covenants with a focus on the
Abramic Covenant
and the conflicting theological perspectives of
Covenant Theology
(so-called) and
The theological arguments used to support infant baptism – based on a refusal to differentiate between Abraham's 'special natural' children (the Jews) and his 'spiritual children' (all believers) – run right through mainstream Presbyterian doctrine. As a natural outworking these lead directly into a
'Replacement Theology'
Christians Together, 08/05/2012
Christian Palestinianism
Dr. Paul Wilkinson
Dr. Paul Wilkinson speaking on an American radio programme about the rise of what he has dubbed 'Christian Palestinianism'; a modern outworking of a theology dating back to the earliest NT times which teaches that God has finished with the Jewish people and the nation of Israel in His plans and purposes.
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David Davis
Speaking in Birmingham on the occasion of the National Day of Repentance 2006, David Davis spoke a message concerning Britain's destiny in terms of our history, responsibility and calling under God to align ourselves with God's sovereign purposes for the Jewish people. David sees us as living in a "season of Sudden".
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That laid the foundations for his journey in martial arts in the years to come. However, before he made his dream a reality, he spent much of his youth without a clear direction or goal.
He was never motivated by school, saying that being stuck inside the gray walls of the classroom and being talked down to by teachers was always "a nightmare" for him.
The Lithuanian did not have any role models, or any real goals of his own. Soon, during his teenage years, he rolled with a tough crowd, and that led to trouble.
"I just liked to hang around with the guys," he admits. "I had no vision of me in the future. We would do a lot of stuff that was not always smart. I was just living my life like all the young guys who did not have anything special in their lives."
His salvation would come through sports. He pursued anything that gave him an excuse to skip classes. In time, he'd find the perfect outlet to excel.
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Sometimes, it just takes one catalyst to completely change a person's course.
Martial arts served this purpose for "Kuvalda." A lack of interest in studying and trouble with the police came from an absence of purpose, but that was turned around when he stumbled upon kickboxing.
Maslobojev had enjoyed weightlifting, a hobby he discovered while skipping school, but he soon realized his long frame would eliminate him from the highest levels of competition in the sport.
Nonetheless, he finally had ambition. There was always the burning desire to pursue combat sports, dating back to watching those martial arts films with his brother. With that in mind, he put down the weights, and picked up the gloves.
"It was time to take a different step. I was never going to become an Olympic champion [in weightlifting], so I went after my dream of martial arts," he explains.
"It was around 2005. My friend had the internet — not many people in Lithuania had it then — and he called me to come over and watch a guy called Mirko "Cro Cop." He inspired me. He seemed so cool.
"The next week, my friend called me again, and said, 'You have to come and watch this guy!' It was Wanderlei Silva. I was blown away. From that day forward, I told myself I was going to be a part of this — not just as a fan, and not just watching. I was going to train."
Maslobojev eventually worked up the courage to step into a Muay Thai gym with his friend. He had been warned and told some horror stories of newcomers getting a hard time. However, instead of a hostile environment, he found exactly what he was searching for his entire life – a place he could thrive.
"It was scary, but at 18 years old, my dream came true when Wanderlei inspired me to walk through the doors of the gym."
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After finding his passion inside the dojo, Maslobojev immediately started working to turn his dreams into a reality. The Lithuanian was thrown into professional bouts within months of setting foot on the mats, but soon realized he was not seeing any of the rewards.
"I understood that something was wrong, competing professionally for free. I did not get any money. The coach took all the money, and he did not even give me the knowledge I needed to grow, and I started losing," Maslobojev remembers.
"I earned some money elsewhere, saved it, and used it to go to other cities to get good training and sparring. I invested in myself, and it paid off as I started to put together the wins again."
When bills had to be paid, competing was not always enough, so Maslobojev worked hard as a scaffolder while putting martial arts on the backburner. But one day, he had enough. He decided his nation's capital city was the only place to progress.
"I needed to do something that would bring me closer to my dream, so I quit work, and moved to Vilnius," he says. "I changed gyms a few times until I found Sparta Gym, where I am right now with great coaches."
Using Loss As A Motivator
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The tragic loss of his brother shook Maslobojev's entire family to their core. As well as coping with that loss, he also found it difficult to see the grief his father was going through.
Yet, somehow, the family patriarch managed to find the words that would keep his youngest boy's fire burning for the rest of his life.
"My father was crying for a long time, and when I went to comfort him, I remember him telling me that now I had to live for two people," Maslobojev says.
"It was a bad experience for me, but I took the motivation from it to work for both of us — to have fun for two people, to achieve something for two people, and to do everything twice as hard. That stayed with me all my life."
Those words have motivated "Kuvalda" more than anything. He is committed to seizing the opportunities his brother never had the chance to take.
At age 30, and with some of the best years still ahead of him, Maslobojev is already a KOK World Champion, a WAKO Pro World Champion, and a multiple-time national and European champion.
The list of accomplishments keeps growing, and he is keen to build upon that in ONE Super Series. After all, he is not just doing this for himself, but for his older brother, too.


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Control Fat and Maintain good health with Weight Loss Diet
Weight reduction is a challenge to most people these days. The society prefers slim people because they are more beautiful. Apart from that there are serious health concerns about overweight such as obesity, diabetes and cholesterol. Many overweight people are looking for the quick and sure way of shedding the excess weight. Weight loss diet is a sure way of removing the fat from the parts of the body.
It is the opinion of medical and health experts that obese people try any of the weight loss programs that work. The best program that works is dieting. The best foods that shed fat fast from the body system include natural foods. These are foods that act fast in removing fat out of the body system and keep one healthy as well. There are certain foods that work wonders in removing the excess fat from the body. Here are some of the foods recommended for every obese patient.
One food that is good at removing fat from the body is beans. Many people prefer to eat beans because of the several benefits. To start with this a food that contains a cholecystokinin. This is a digestive hormone. This is also good for the obese people because it helps to suppress the appetite to eat more foods. It holds the foods in the body for a longer time. This means that the patient would not be consumed often after consuming this type of food. Another advantage of consuming beans is that is stabilizing the blood sugar level in the body. It keeps the sugar level in the body at the normal level. There is a high level of fiber in beans this is why it regulates the cholesterol level of the patients.
Another weight loss diet is an egg. It is preferred by the obese patients because it makes the patient feel full when it is consumed. Egg white is known to have the ability of suppressing hunger for a very long time. The obese patient needs food like this because it reduces the appetite to consume more. By taking eggs one would have the tendency to consume less food. One of the things that increase the appetite for food is the spiking of the sugar level in the body. When eggs are consumed it prevents the spiking of the sugar level in the body system.
Another high quality diet very important for the body is the spinach. This is a leaf that is rich in some important minerals like vitamin K, iron and folic acid. The food is rich in antioxidants. It is necessary for the body because it helps to ward off some diseases that could threaten some parts of the body like the eyes and other diseases that affect the body as one gets older.
Many overweight patients prevent the consumption of large calorie foods by eating enough salad. Apart from quenching the desire for heavy calories, salad boosts the vitamin C level in the body in addition to increasing the quantities of other minerals like carotenoids, folic acid and lycopene. These vitamins are helpful for the body because they help in preventing some diseases from invading the body.


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AVON, Ind. (Sept 15, 2014)– A native Hoosier is touting his new pepper spray device as the next generation in self-defense.
Ryan McManus grew up in Avon and is now working in Ohio. Co-founder of Pangaea Services, McManus showed Fox59 a new device called 'The Defender' which he said can thwart an attack.
"It contains a camera, flash, siren, and pepper spray, with a 24/7 monitoring service," explained McManus.
The Defender looks similar to a pepper spray device, but also has a built-in camera and GPS tracking device that connects to your smart phone Bluetooth. If a user is under attack, they can press the red button which releases a pepper spray and takes a picture of the attacker. That photo and the GPS location is immediately sent to a command center which alerts local law enforcement.
"You're able to identify your attacker and capture their photo which is something that's really never been capable in a self-defense product before for consumers," said McManus.
The device has already garnered more than $230,000 on a crowd funding site. But it also has critics.
A spokeswoman from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence said there are pros and cons. While "it's better than nothing" and does document the alleged attacker, the organization expressed concerns about the response time and the possibility of a misfire or the device being used against the victim.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center said in part, "There is nothing guaranteed about any of these devices. None are foolproof, and none can be counted on to work against all attackers."
McManus looks forward to bringing his product to the market and letting users decide.
"When you're in one of those traumatic situations, you need to be able to be confident that you can use the device with one push of a button."


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Third Party Order Fulfillment vs Drop shipping: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between third party order fulfillment and drop shipping? See how the two compare in this short guide over their differences.
Are you meeting your customers' delivery expectations?
A whopping 60% of Amazon customers are deterred by slow shipping. So if you're struggling to maintain an efficient supply chain, expect to start losing out to your competitors.
In fact, if you're looking to scale your business or boost your conversions, you could probably benefit from the help of a fulfillment service. Third-party order fulfillment and dropshipping are two of the most popular solutions for digital retailers. But which should you choose?
To minimize risk and develop a sustainable supply chain, it's crucial that you understand your options. Each method serves a different type of retailer and comes with upsides and downsides.
This article explains the critical differences between the two, so you can choose the right solution for your business.
Let's dive right in.
How Does It All Work?
Third-party order fulfillment and dropshipping both help streamline your delivery process, freeing up time for you to focus on sales. But the way that they serve retailers is entirely different. Before we break down the nitty gritty, here's an overview of how both work.
Third-Party Order Fulfillment
With third-party order fulfillment, you send your inventory (in bulk) to a specific fulfillment center. Then, when a customer buys your product, you inform the fulfillment company of the sale.
The fulfillment company then handles the packing and shipping of your order. Essentially, you pay a fee for a third party to do the hard work.
Retail Cycle:
You buy in bulk from a manufacturer or wholesaler
The product is delivered to a third party fulfillment company
You advertise your product digitally
A customer places an order (via your listing)
You send the order to the fulfillment company
The company packs and ships the product to your customer
Drop shipping
As a drop shipper, you never deal with the inventory that you sell online. Instead, once a customer purchases from you, you place the same order with the original manufacturer or wholesale supplier. They then take on the responsibility of packing and shipping, sending the product straight to your customer's address.
Retail Cycle:
You advertise your product digitally
A customer places an order (via retailer)
You place the same order with the manufacturer or wholesaler
This supplier packs and ships product to your customer
Core Difference
You may be surprised to know that many retailers view drop shipping and third-party fulfillment as synonymous. As such, they miss out on the potential benefits associated with both services.
The good news is that if you're following things so far, you're already ahead of most!Just remember, the fundamental difference is the service that is offered to retailers. Third party fulfillment companies provide retailers with warehouse storage and shipping solutions, but not with stock. As dropshipping enterprises typically manufacture the product themselves, they also offer their inventory.
Problem Solving
Despite their differences, both third party fulfillment and drop shipping solve a similar set of problems for retailers. It comes down to 3 main factors, so let's take a peek:
1. Inventory
If you know that you're capable of selling the stock you hold, but don't have the sufficient infrastructure to manage it effectively, a third-party order fulfillment company is the ideal solution.
Similarly, if you don't yet hold inventory or are considering moving into a new product market, using a drop shipper is a low-risk option that doesn't require any inventory management at all.
2. Capital
Buying or leasing a warehouse is no small decision. It involves a lot of capital, and many business owners find this cost negates the benefits of their expansion to a new storage unit.
Using a third party order fulfillment services is a much cheaper way of expanding your capabilities. It's also much more flexible in the case of changes to your business operations.
Drop shipping is a capital-friendly option too, as it requires no initial outlay for inventory. Bear in mind though, the overhead charges associated with this service could drive down your margins significantly.
3. Geography
If your physical location is a significant distance from your customer base, shipping times can be a real pain. Use a third party and you'll be able to store your inventory in a location much closer to your customer, without opening up an additional location.
With dropshipping, this can be a little more difficult as you're limited by the location of the manufacturer. Still, it's possible to build relationships with several suppliers, simultaneously.
Positives & Negatives of Both Services
It's not about one service being 'better' or 'correct,' but about finding the right match for your current business position. Here's a handy list of pros vs. cons that should help you decide:
Third Party Order Fulfillment
(+) Expertise. They're specialists in fulfillment, allowing you to focus solely on sales.
(+) Volume. Third party fulfillment services can store significant inventory.
(+) Scalability. Enabling you to sell more without space becoming a ceiling to growth.
(-) Fees. Of course, nothing comes free. Expect to pay for the added convenience.
(+) Low initial investment. No need to pay for inventory in advance.
(+) Product Diversity. You can sell a diverse product range, housed all over the world.
(-) Thin profit margins. The dropshipperdrop shipper will be dealing with all overheads, and this won't come cheap.
(-) Competition. It's open to all. You'll be competing against the same products, at the same prices.
Third Party Order Fulfillment vs Drop shipping: Which Is Right for You?
While third-party order fulfillment and drop shipping both offer a hands-off fulfillment solution, they're made for two different retailers.
If you can afford to buy inventory in bulk but would prefer to avoid setting up your own costly warehouse, a third-party fulfillment service is a definite bet. But if you'd struggle to invest in new product right now, expansion may be more comfortable with the help of a dropship partner company.
Implementing a Fulfillment Service
Now you know the what, let's talk about the when. Check out this article to discover exactly when you should make the leap to outsource your order fulfillment.
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Dismissed UGA safety Matthews another UofL transfer?
Could the University of Louisville football team be in line for another transfer from Georgia?
Safety Tray Matthews, who was dismissed from the Bulldogs' team on Tuesday, apparently is looking at U of L and Auburn as new college destinations.
"I'm sorry UGA family," Matthews tweeted. "I swear to God I love yal. I'm crying right now but I won't forget. Love the dawgs. Auburn or Louisville will be my home."
The 6-foot, 196-pound Matthews, who is a former top-50 recruit nationally, started six games as a true freshman for the Bulldogs last season, making 36 tackles and one interception.
He was one of four UGA players arrested in March on misdemeanor charges of theft by deception. They were accused of depositing stipend checks from UGA through a mobile banking app, then also cashing the checks separately at a convenience store, effectively cashing them twice.
UGA coach Mark Richt confirmed that Matthews has been dismissed from the team because, "We are trying to make room for guys who want to do things right."
Matthews remained on UGA's team all spring after his arrest, and Richt told the Macon Telegraph last week that he believed Matthews had reached "a turning point of maturing some, and becoming a very dependable guy."
Richt's view has apparently changed since then, and Matthews' tweet indicates he plans to head elsewhere.
Although it's not certain at this early stage that the Cardinals are recruiting Matthews, U of L has become a popular landing spot for former Bulldogs.
U of L, which now has former UGA defensive coordinator Todd Grantham holding the same position for the Cardinals, has already landed UGA safety Josh Harvey-Clemons and cornerback Shaq Wiggins as transfers this spring.
Like Harvey-Clemons and Wiggins, Matthews would presumably have to sit out the 2014 season at a new college, then have three years of eligibility remaining.
Coming out of Newnan (Ga.) High School, Matthews was rated the nation's No. 5 safety and No. 44 prospect overall in the 2013 class by Rivals.com.
Steve Jones can be reached at (502) 582-7176 and followed on Twitter at @SteveJones_CJ.