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This is the text of this morning's Presidential Address at the first Diocesan Synod of the new triennium in the Diocese of Leeds (West Yorkshire & the Dales):
"As far as I am concerned, to die in Christ Jesus is better than to be king of earth's widest bounds." So wrote Syrian-born Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr, at the beginning of the second century. And not a bad way to start this first synod of the new triennium on the day we remember the remarkable saint.
If nothing else, it focuses our mind on why we are here, begs us to keep our business in a true perspective, and invites us to remember, as Ignatius did in his powerful final letters to early Christian churches, to heed the injunction of Jesus himself: that if we do not love one another, we are whistling in the wind. (Which I cannot pretend to be an entirely accurate translation of the Aramaic.)
Ignatius was clearly no romantic. He pleads with his fellow Christians in Rome not to allow anyone to get in the way of his martyrdom. But, although often questioned, this was not some maniacal death-wish, but, rather, an urgent plea for clarity and not compromise in his living and his dying. Like the Apostle Paul, "for [him] to live is Christ, to die is gain".
I have to admit, this feels a little glib when said by me – and probably by you. We do not face the lions of the Colosseum or the bloodthirst of the Roman powermongers who thought human life cheap enough to provide fodder for the entertainment of their bored souls.
Yet, for many Christians in the second decade of the twenty first century, this is precisely the choice they face. In countries like Syria and Iraq, where Christians have lived, prayed and served for centuries, it is entirely possible that the next decade (or sooner) will see them almost completely absent. Persecution of Christians is something our own politicians and media appear to find difficult even to mention by name – as if to do so would, rather than being truthful or factually accurate, be selective or intolerant of the suffering of others. Needless to say, this is utter nonsense.
But, it also reminds us that easy recourse to claims of persecution in this country is equally stupid. Ridicule or marginalisation – either deliberate or by cultural default – is not persecution. That is a word that should be reserved for our brothers and sisters who are being crucified, butchered, driven out, abused, dispossessed and rendered homeless and, sometimes, hopeless in a world of violence and misery.
Well, you might think this is a bit of a miserable way to begin a new synod in this diocese. You might even be right. But, my intention is to locate the experience of many Christians in the world against the backdrop of our experience and business today. Are we building a diocese and a church that has its priorities right – one that creates the spaces in which people can come to faith in Jesus Christ, be nurtured in the community of his people, serve the world around them with a wide vision of God's grace, and so order their lives that people might look at us and listen to us and recognize that for us "to live is Christ, to die is gain"?
This is a question that I live with every day. Whether conducting worship, preaching, enjoying meetings, ordering the life of a diocese-being-created, or praying and reading, this is the one that won't let me go. And I know I am not alone. Colleagues both lay and ordained are doing their work in the light of and under the shadow of that question, even if not all would frame it in the language I am using here. Given that we face a million distractions every day, we have to keep coming back to the fundamental questions of who we think we are and why we do what we do.
I well remember, with some personal embarrassment, asking the former Archbishop of Canterbury which great divine the great German theologian Jürgen Moltmann was quoting in a lecture at Cambridge when he paused in his lecture and said, deeply and meaningfully: "God is our happiness. God is our torment. God is the wide space of our hope." Rowan Williams looked sadly into my eyes and said, "I think he was quoting himself." He was. Moltmann's autobiography was published just a week or two later and was given the English title of 'Broad Space'.
The wide space of our hope must be focused on the particular details of the choices we make.
Now, this pertains to the internal business of the diocese – for which this synod exists; but, it also applies to and shapes our response to the world in which we do our internal business. The budget for this diocese has to be debated in the context of a church that is reviewing how we might use our buildings in the future, how many clergy we can invest in (and how to train, equip and resource them for the task we decide we need them to do), how to shape our administration in the future, and how to nurture mature Christian disciples in West Yorkshire and the Dales. Yet, all of this will be debated in the light of an unprecedented influx of refugees and migrants into Europe – a test of what we really mean by 'solidarity' and 'union'.
Last Thursday we held at Bradford Cathedral the first Diocesan Clergy Study Day since our diocese was born at Easter 2014. The Chair of the West Yorkshire Methodist District, Dr Roger Walton, led us in the morning thinking about discipleship. In the afternoon we were led by the Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, in thinking about a theology of place – coincidentally only two days after publication of the Church Buildings Review report by a committee that he chaired. These were not two separate and distinct topics. Rather, they hold together: discipleship is to be exercised by people who live in space and time, have bodies and use buildings. Discipleship, like worship, has to happen somewhere. And how we regard that 'somewhere' matters a great deal.
So, this is both the great opportunity and the great challenge we face in our diocese. How do we focus on evangelism, nurture, service and discipleship in a way that sees our buildings not as a burden, but as a resource? The answers are not easy, but the question must constantly be asked. In recent developments in the diocese this has been this has been central.
We have appointed two new archdeacons who will strengthen not only the leadership of the diocese, but also bring new capacity to supporting, encouraging, challenging and resourcing the parishes. I look forward to Beverley Mason and Andy Jolley beginning their new ministry towards the beginning of 2016, and am sure you will wish to encourage and support them as they embrace the changes in their own life and ministry and location. At this point I also wish to pay tribute to Archdeacon David Lee who stood down as Archdeacon of Bradford in the summer and who is conducting pilot studies on buildings review in the Bradford and Leeds Episcopal Areas. He will retire at the end of January 2016 and we will have an opportunity to thank him for his ministry during that month.
As you know, we have also finally bought a new office in central Leeds, only a five minute walk from the station. Bringing our administration under a single roof will bring enormous benefits as shape up to move in one direction and develop a common culture for the diocese. I pay tribute to those who have been involved in the often complex detail of searching for, identifying and finalising the purchase of this building – especially Ashley Ellis and Debbie Child and their colleagues, and members of the Diocesan Board of Finance.
We are making good progress. Consultations on a new parish share system are being conducted; reviews of training and communications have been completed – a review of mission activity is now being commenced. We are on track with our projected journey: by the end of 2014 to be legal, viable and operational – for which we owe a huge debt to the often unseen work of John Tuckett; by the end of 2015 to have reviewed the areas of diocesan life and mission and worked out options for shaping the diocese in the future; during 2016 to create the new shape, institute the new governance structures, set our direction, and agree how to finance it. From 2017 we should be up and running as a single diocese with the historic assumptions and ways of doing things united in a single system. This might not be the language that everyone will want to use, but it is the best I can offer at this stage.
I am personally very grateful to all of you for being willing to serve on this synod, bringing experience, perspective and commitment to the work of the diocese – constantly asking the fundamental questions, bearing one another in love (especially those charged with doing the detailed work behind the scenes), and praying for the mind of Christ in both what we do and say, and how we do and say it.
We will conclude our synod today by turning our eyes both outwards and inwards: outwards to the pressing needs of those – Christian, Muslim, Yezidi, Jewish, and those of no religious faith – who are being oppressed and driven out of their homelands. The plight of refugees is desperate. Yes, there might also be among them those who might ride on the back of genuine collective despair for their own individual interests and gain. But, the abuse by some should not blind us to the appalling choices faced by millions of people in this world. How we respond to their plight matters enormously. It is not a simple matter. As I wrote in the Yorkshire Post last month, we do need to engage both head and heart as we consider how to respond and at what level. Today we have an opportunity to share our wisdom on this, recognising that this is the beginning and not the end of this matter, and that the situation changes every day.
So, I commend the life of this synod in this triennium. Let us apply our best efforts to attending to the calling God has given. And not lose sight of the fundamental truth that our ministries derive from our discipleship, and that discipleship cannot be held distinct from the material stuff we live with and use.
To God be the glory. And to his people peace.


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Hauser, Amanda (Marriage - 14 April 1909)
Mr. Fred Jensen and Miss Amanda Hauser were married Wednesday afternoon at half past three o'clock at St. Peters Lutheran church, Rev. Moecker officiating. They were attended by Miss Alma Erickson of Stetsonville, Miss Alice Hoff, George Hauser and Louis Hauser. After the ceremony they proceeded to the home of the bride's parents where a reception was given. Many valuable and useful presents were received by the bridal couple. The bride and groom are two of Dorchester's most popular young people and their many friends join with the Herald in wishing them a long and happy married life.
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As the pace of our world steadily increases, the need to quiet our souls and gain strength from God is great. 1 Step Closer exists to equip and encourage women to continually move closer to and grow deeper in their relationship with Christ so that they can live fully in His peace.
By continually encouraging women to be in The Word daily, we strive to constantly strengthen their faith. As we grow in knowledge, we grow in Him.
What We Believe
We Believe in:
One God in three persons — Father, Son and Holy Spirit (known as the Trinity)
Jesus Christ's deity, virgin birth, sinless humanity, substitutionary death, atoning blood, bodily resurrection and ascension to heaven
The entire Bible is God's infallible revelation to man
Salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone
Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a further encounter that every believer may have with God's Spirit, in addition to salvation, which empowers us for witnessing, effective service, and transformation into the image of Jesus, just as it did in the New Testament times.
The resurrection of the body: eternal glory for believers in heaven and everlasting punishment for unbelievers in hell.
The one true church, the body of Christ, consisting of all believers.
The personal and bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and provides a blessed hope.
Obedience to our Lord's command to lead people of all nations to faith in Christ and to grow in Christ-likeness.
Christ's personal return to establish His Kingdom on earth
The Holy Spirit indwells and empowers believers and is given as a seal and a pledge of our inheritance in Christ Jesus.
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1 Step Closer began with a simple conversation between Debbi and Heather in Heather's living room in January of 2015. Our desire was to give women a place to come together in order to seek and draw near to God. Debbi's desire to teach and Heather's gift of hospitality served as the perfect combination for the launch of our first retreat. Debbi began to build a team of women willing to serve in the name of Jesus Christ. In March, we held our first retreat and watched women gather, fellowship, study, pray and grow. The overwhelming response of our first retreat inspired us to build this ministry. Although we are growing our hearts are still solid in the purpose and direction of this ministry. We exist to equip and encourage women to draw near to Christ through personal Bible study and time spent alone with Him. We understand the world will always provide distractions, our hope is to inspire women to deliberately push aside the clatter of the world in order to seek the sweetness of His Voice in their lives.


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You've heard it before: photography is one area of your wedding that you want to splurge, because you'll have those pictures forever. But, the actual cost of photography can be a hard pill to swallow if you have never planned a wedding before. You just want to marry your partner and have a fun party, right!?
If you are unfamiliar with weddings and photography, as most newly engaged couples are, you might be wondering: Why do those photographers charge do much, especially when my wedding is only eight hours long?
Photo Credit: Sarah Culver Photography
We went right to the source. We polled photographers in the DC, Maryland and Virginia wedding community. We talked to all different types of wedding photographers who shoot weddings of all different budgets, who charge a diverse range of prices for their work. We asked them how much time they spend on each client after they are hired for a wedding. There was one thing that was consistent in their responses: Photographers in DC, MD and VA spent a lot of time on each wedding.
Here are the total number of hours that photographers in DC, MD and VA said that they spend on each client:
- Less than 20 hours – 2%
- 20 hours – 19%
- 30 hours – 13%
- 40 hours – 30%
- 50 hours – 13%
- 60 hours – 10%
- 70 hours – 8%
- 80 hours and more – 2%
Photo Credit: Korie Lynn Photography
Wow! That's a lot of hours, right!? So, what are you actually paying for? Believe it or not, taking the pictures on your wedding day is the shortest of their list of to-dos. It isn't easy, but it is the part of the job that takes them the least amount of time. Included in those 40 to 50 hours are things like: Planning, walk throughs, travel, consulting with clients, meetings, rehearsals (sometimes), engagement sessions (sometimes), shooting the actual event, culling through images, image editing, uploading images, archiving, blogging, social media sharing, administrative tasks, billing, print ordering, album designing and more.
Direct from the pros: For every hour of shooting I estimate about three hours of post processing work. This post-processing includes uploading, backup, culling, color correction, basic editing, blogging, DVD burning, and gallery upload. So, if I shot a nine-hour wedding, I leave the wedding day with approximately 27 hours of work ahead of me. This doesn't include e-mails, consultations, album design, album edits, equipment preparation and more, said Katelyn James.
Now that you've seen the hours, ask yourself this: How much do you expect to be paid for 40 to 50 hours or more of work? Add on top of that to cost of their expertise, artistic perspective and experience. You also have to include cost of travel and photography equipment, like cameras, lights, computers and other funky things that I've seen photographers use but I don't know the names.
Photo Credit: Elisa B. Photography
Direct from the pros: I spend around 40 to 45 hours working for each wedding. Usually around 10 hours on the wedding day, 2 to 4 hours of meetings before the wedding, 25 to 30 hours of editing and blogging. Albums add an extra 10 hours of work, said Kristi Odom.
A wise photographer once told me once that all photos are edited, which means that the photographer treats the photo with different processes, like adding more light or taking it away or making it black and white. There all types of ways that a photographer can edit your photos and make them look pretty and presentable. However, editing each picture takes time. A lot of time.
The majority of our work begins once the wedding day is over. After the 7 to 12 hours spent photographing the day, we spend hours upon hours archiving, editing and creating master images. Making the decision to photograph only 10 to 15 weddings a year has given our studio the freedom to spend more quality time serving each and every couple. From the initial meeting, to the ˜get to know you' engagement session, to the final delivery of each couple's custom storybook wedding album, it takes anywhere from 10 to 12 weeks of custom work, says Laura Ashbrook.
Photo Credit: Sweet Tea Photography
Please don't get me wrong, I'm not faulting photographers who charge high prices or those that charge small fees. Every photographer has their own reasons for their prices. They can charge whatever they feel their craft and their time is worth. I want to present to you, the engaged couple, the number one reason why wedding photography costs what it does. I was blown away the first time I heard that a photographer spends 40 to 50 hours or more on a wedding. I had no idea.
Good luck searching for a photographer and happy photography week!
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I had an idea this morning about something I could write about that wasn't the MathTacular shoot.
But I have since forgotten what it was.
Perhaps this is due, in part, to the fact that I am fried.
It is also due to the fact that I did not scribble myself a note of what it was that I needed to remember. And that is always a problem because I don't remember things too well in my old age <smile>.
Actually, it probably has less to do with my deteriorating mind and more to do with all the stuff that's rattling around in it. These jumbled thoughts tend to cause me to become completely confused. Like, this morning, when I wrote a note about the "Primate" email... that was actually a "Private" email.
And just now I read something that had to do with feedback not Facebook.
...I think it's time for me to go home...
If you're fried today, may you get the rest you need tonight so tomorrow is incredibly productive and full of joy.
~Luke Holzmann
Filmmaker, Writer, Expectant Father
P.S. Thankfully, I was alert enough to catch the misused "costed" on set today, which immediately caused me to think of similar words, like caustic and accosted...


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Two armed anti-gay vigilantes opened fire at a gay club in Moscow over the weekend, releasing a string of bullets into the crowd and onto the building itself. Fortunately no one was hurt.
Occurring at Central Station around 5 a.m. on Nov. 16, the two men reportedly began harassing patrons standing in line for the club, and then turned violent when security personnel denied them entry.
According to club administrators, the two men came for only one reason: "to shoot the club visitors," Queer Russia points out.
The gunmen fled the scene but their attack was caught on video surveillance footage.
Its also being widely reported that other anti-gay vigilantes empowered by Russia's draconian anti-gay "propaganda" law have been attacking other gay establishments throughout Moscow and their owners have appealed to local police for additional protection.
Meanwhile the IOC remains silent and to sticks to the message that Russia is a wonderful country to host the 2014 Winter Olympics.


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Born on 8 July 1898 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Slattery, Prescott, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Prescott, Ontario; trade as casket trimmer; single; no current military service; previously served with one militia camp of the 56th Regiment; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Prescott, Ontario, on 27 March 1916 (number 640001) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)


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Yes, let the eye-rolling commence, but if I could explain myself ...
Out of the countless superhero movies I have to consume ever year (and have watched in my life), there are only a handful that I completely enjoyed and thought were masterworks of the genre: "Superman," "Batman," "The Dark Knight." Now Patty Jenkins' "Wonder Woman" has made that small list.
Not only does "Wonder Woman" (opening in theaters Friday) power through the potential pitfalls of the modern-day superhero movie — weak plot, boring villain, lackluster third act — but it also shows once and for all that a female-focused superhero movie can be as strong, heroic, thrilling, and funny as the guys' (and, I predict, as profitable).Following her tease in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," in which she proved that she had the look to be a believable Wonder Woman, actress Gal Gadot gets to use her acting chops in this origin story.
Princess Diana of the Amazons starts out as a naive girl who dreams of being a great warrior like her mother, Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen), and aunt General Antiope (Robin Wright), but she is purposely being held back in her warrior training to keep secret an important truth about her. But when Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) crash-lands on the hidden island Wonder Woman lives on, Themyscira, she witnesses firsthand what the god of war, Ares, has done to man, and she sets out to destroy him and free mankind of his hold on them.
This is the make-or-break moment of the movie.
Jenkins has laid out a great setup with Diana's backstory: her thirst to be the warrior she was meant to be, some amazing CGI-fueled fight sequences. But what has ruined many superhero movies (yes, the DC ones, but also many Marvel titles) is the added human element. Jenkins uses a fish-out-of-water scene in which Steve takes Diana by boat to the front lines of World War I not just to bring some lighthearted moments to a mellow part of the movie, but also to start the groundwork for a relationship between Diana and Steve.It works perfectly and creates some very humorous moments as Diana tries to become accustomed to the world beyond Themyscira (especially when she's dumbfounded about why all the women are subservient to the men).
After Steve exposes Diana to the war (there's also the discovery of a dangerous gas the Germans plan to use on Allied forces that Steve wants to stop), we get into Diana unveiling her Wonder Woman powers to the world with stunning fight sequences. A scene in which she seemingly takes on an entire German battalion in the middle of a muddy battlefield is one of the goose-bump-inducing moments in the movie.
If you aren't sucked into the movie by this point, you should really check to make sure you have a pulse.
Obviously, Gadot as Wonder Woman is what's front and center in the movie, but I would be doing a disservice if I didn't gush about Pine for a moment. He really is the secret weapon of the movie. With his dashing looks, self-deprecating humor, and red-hot chemistry with Gadot, he brings an important element to the movie that keeps it from being just a one-note actioner.
For all those reasons, I'm confident "Wonder Woman" is one of the best superhero movies ever made. I can't wait to get back to the theater and watch it again.


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Mousotron is a mouse and keyboard activity monitor and keeps statistics of your mileage. It's like an odometer or tripometer for your mouse cursor.
It calculates just how far your mouse cursor has traveled on your screen and how many times the mouse buttons were clicked. Also the number of keystrokes on your keyboard are counted.
Why should I use Mousotron?
Basically it is just fun to use and it is free, so why not try it ? It's even more fun to compete with your friends or co-workers.
You can even post your scores online and compare with users around the world.
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But on a more serious note it can also be a very handy tool in ergonomics and RSI prevention (Repetitive Strain Injury) or the rehabilitation of it.
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Senate Passes Landmark Environmental Legislation Sponsored by Senator Foley
Law will protect children by banning harmful pesticides from school fields and playgroundsThe New York State Senate passed landmark environmental legislation (S. 4983C) sponsored by Senator Brian X. Foley (D – Blue Point) that protects children by banning the use of harmful pesticides on school fields and playgrounds.
Numerous studies have pointed to serious health risks associated with pesticides, especially on developing brains and bodies. With the advent of alternative lawn care products that are both safer and cheaper, there is simply no reason to continue to use pesticides on school grounds and endanger the health of children.
"I am proud to sponsor this major legislation and lead the fight to protect our children from harm," said Senator Brian X. Foley who has championed environmental causes throughout his career in public service. "Given the potential harm that pesticides present for our children during crucial developmental stages and the availability of cost-effective alternatives, it is simply unacceptable to continue to use pesticides to care for fields and playgrounds where our children spend hours playing."
Currently, pesticides are used in sprays for aesthetic maintenance of lawns and fields. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, pesticides can cause nervous, reproductive, and immune system damage; a concern that is amplified in children, as their bodies are in the developmental stages and, therefore, more susceptible to long-term damage.
"This legislation provides new protections for the new millennium. Children face many potential hazards at schools such as peer pressure, drugs, and bullying – pesticide exposure should not be among them. Embracing the protection of our children's future is a true tribute to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Congratulations to Senator Foley and Assemblyman Englebright as the sponsors of this bill," said Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment.
"This bill will protect New York's children from highly toxic and hazardous pesticides in school yards and playgrounds," said Saima Anjam, representing the Environmental Advocates of New York, a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. "We applaud the state senate and the legislation's sponsor, Senator Brian X. Foley, for taking this step to protect our families."
Shaw Kilmurray, Board Chair of Long Island Sierra Club praised the legislation. "Scientific studies link exposure to lawn care pesticides with an increased risk of asthma, several types of cancer, nervous and immune system damage, liver or kidney damage, reproductive impairment, birth defects and disruption of endocrine system. They present special risks to children who spend much of their time playing outdoors," said Kilmurray. "As if that is not reason enough to ban their use anywhere near a school or playground, on Long Island we are also concerned about pesticide runoff which pollutes ground and surface water which threatens the safety of our drinking water supply, and these pesticides are toxic to aquatic and marine organisms. As a parent, I applaud Sen. Foley for taking a stand to protect the health and safety of our children, and speaking as the Board Chair of the Long Island Sierra Club, we are 100% behind any bill that helps to preserve our drinking water supply."
"Children are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of pesticides and exposing them to toxic pesticides in their schools and day care is unacceptable because safe, effective alternatives are available. The passage of this bill banning chemical pesticides from school playgrounds and fields is a great victory in protecting the children of New York State." said Demosthenes Maratos, Program Director for the Neighborhood Network, a Long Island environmental organization. "Senator Foley and Assemblyman Englebright are to be congratulated on moving this important legislation through to a successful conclusion."
"With the passage of this legislation, parents can see their children off to school with more peace of mind, knowing they will be safe from hazardous chemicals that can cause permanent damage," said Sen. Foley, who serves on the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.


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After much contemplation, and discussions we decided to visit the tiny mountain country Nepal. Actually I was not well from last few days, which was putting our decision of the visit in doldrums. But after seeing the children making hundred faces, after hearing deep sighs of my mother and my husband's raised eyebrows for a long time, my thought of resting for couple of more days evaporated into thin air. I decided to attack the culprits Mr. Cough and Mrs. Cold out of my system with vengeful energy. I took steam till I was drenched with perspiration, took bitter medicines with jubilant face. I went on war footing to drive away the unwanted guest out of my long nose and puffy throat. My family gave me many usual and unusual, queer medicines, which came out from which dadiji batuva god only knows. But I had to take to keep their heart, hence with a heavy heart I took one sip or one dose each of everything that they almost made me push down my throat. Like numerous varieties of kadhas, variety of masalas which people suggested me to put inside the boiling water for inhalation. Next day morning, while drinking a variety of morning concoctions like milk, tea, lauki juice which all were drinking in somber silence, guessing all the time about my health and wondering about the fate of their trip, if it is secure or in jeopardy. I pricked the big bubble of speculation by delicately clearing my throat and with generous seriousness. I told everybody that I was quite well and ready to experience Nepal with my clear nose and taste Nepal fare with relish. At this point I heard a loud shrieking noise which made my tea cup drop on my lap, then there was more excitement, the children started running helter skelter, husband and Mamma started looking for some medicine everywhere but not everywhere, so I limped quietly to my room applied the ointment and came out of my room fiercely to find out the origin of the noise, when two pairs of little arms hugged me and said sorry about the episode and told me actually it was a whelp of happiness on the prospect of the vacation.
So, with many ensuing circus shows we made our way to the car. Loaded the car with our baggage. The children made tearful bye, byes to the two furry babies and boarded the Safari, for the Nepalian Safari. By the time we started from our home, it was 11.30 in the morning. The initial one hour we spent in deciding over who will sit where. After about making pradakshana of the car for two three times, hubby called us for a halt and the children then scrambled inside the car to take their seats quietly. After about 10 minutes after our journey started, a hand tapped my shoulder from behind, I looked back to find out a yummylicious ambavadi making my way. Though I took the ambavadi first in my hand, I asked mamma what all things has she brought with her. My mom has a caliber to carry the whole kitchen with her on a journey. She had managed to save endless number of things from last two months to carry on this trip, so in short she had a pitara of goodies which she had kept near her feet and was like a magician taking it out after every few minutes and providing it to the children primarily and to me and my husband secondarily. Since our plan to go to Nepal had taken place in a very hasty manner we had not taken lunch at home, so at 12.30 pm we stopped at a Dhaba to take Lunch. Right from our first lunch at the Dhaba till our last dinner which we took at the same Dhaba on Patna highway, we were formed into two groups with me on both sides. My mom and my elder son Armaan was one group and my husband and my younger son was the second group. I was the neutral nation Switzerland and would help both the groups in their plea for help. The first group was vegetarian and a finicky eater and the second group was non-vegetarian and sumptuous eater. I since both, helped both. After the lunch party we started moving towards Raxual which was our ultimate aim for that day. Raxaul is the last town of India on the Nepal border. It is approximately 200 km from Patna, since we started from Nalanda it would be around 260 km. At 12 pm since we were on Patna highway, if we calculate our time from their, we had thought, in about next 5-6 hours we would be in Raxaul, so if possible we will enter Nepal on that day itself. But after leaving Patna behind, we realized that to our horror there are no roads just pit holes, craters or dig outs. After about 5 minutes, I realized that our car is giving us the feel of sitting in a boat. It was really a bumpy ride which was not getting over so far, after a couple of hours I started having a feel , as if I am at rough sea's and instead of splashes of water, was experiencing kilos and kilos of sand in our car-boat, even after keeping the windows tightly rolled up. Due to the constant rolling and pitching, the young travelers of rough sea had to take numerous leaks. My elder one sometimes get motion sickness and I was fearing that debacle, as, then he gets very irritated and enters the devils cave and fumes and furrows, then nobody can touch him. But to my good fortune nothing happened to him and when I jokingly patted him and congratulated him later that he didn't face any problem this time, he looked at me the way one would look at a fool, as if what am I talking, as if nothing has happened to him ever. Bouncing on a rough road for about six hours, their came some patches of good or ok category roads, but by the time we felt like enjoying the soothing feel of the road, it would transform into a rough sea and again we weary travelers would roll and pitch and minor accidents like bumps on forehead would also ensue. At one point I felt like Neil Armstrong, as our car-boat defied gravity and took us across a ravine like pit. After crossing quite a many towns and railway crossings we ultimately reached Raxual. It also had a railway crossing which we managed to cross after about 45 minutes. To me Raxaul looked like a town, which has not come out of a sleep, which it started taking in 60's or 70's. It still has that retro seedy look. Since it was very late by the time we reached Raxual, there was no question of going ahead. We asked around for a decent enough Lodge to spend the night. Most of the people took the name of Kaveri lodge, so we thought that must be the best lodge around. We started looking for Kaveri Lodge. We did find the Lodge after moving round, up and down on the same street for two three times. Then we asked someone about the Lodge, when the guy looked at us as if we were blind and said so, "Dikhta nahi kya." When we looked up at the board, the board was half hidden by a cloth which had fallen over it from a window above the board. The entrance was half a door wide and the walls at the side were spit colored, so doing a tight rope walk and screaming at Arnav at his slightest maneuvers we went upstairs, to our rooms. To everyone's surprise, upstairs it was though retro it was quite clean. The children and grandma went to one room and me and hubby went to another. As soon as he touched his back to the bed he started snoring, but to my dismay I just couldn't sleep as from somewhere mosquitoes had entered the room and they were having a round of Kushti with me and most of the rounds they were winning. So ultimately I roused my sleep drenched husband and took him to the children and nani room. There a single mosquito was not present. After an adventurous day the sleep fairy took me in her arms.
Next day we started early in the morning. But before we started a small drama unfurled itself. The lodge keeper told my husband that he would give my husband the Nepali rupee, so with great excitement, my husband gave him some money to exchange. But to me and my husband's horror, the guy vanished for quite a sometime and didn't come back soon . We had almost started thinking of many negative ideas when he came back jauntily and gave us the exchange of 1 is to 6. That is 1 Indian rupee equals 1.6 Nepali rupee. So we once again started our journey. After experiencing road blocks with long lines, shabby lodge, as we are Indians we soon started expecting long wait at the border, but it so happened that it did not at all took long, instead we finished our work in approximately 15 minutes. So, very enthusiastically we started our further journey, with songs and games and plans of shopping and sight- seeing. But as it is said man proposes and god disposes. We must have traveled for about 90 km when we saw some cars in front of us. As we were under the impression that Nepal is at a high elevation we thought maybe the roads ahead must be very narrow hence such jam must have taken place. We were still very cool. Thinking we will be on our way soon. This way 15 minutes passed, still there was no sign of us inching ahead. I and my husband decided to walk ahead and find out what was the matter. On talking to some buswala and truckwalas we came to know that the jam is immense due to road construction work and it will really take a long time to get free from here. I was crestfallen, dumbstruck and didn't know what to do. My husband consoled me that now there was no way out and we have to go by this road itself. So, ultimately we went back to our car and gave this bad news to everybody in the car, i.e. my mother, kids . We somehow kept jumping the line and managed to reach the place where the road work was going on. For about an hour we had to wait for the work to stop. At 5.30 pm the work stopped and the traffic police started leaving the traffic in a systematic way. Thanks to Nepal traffic police that the vehicles started moving ahead otherwise if we would have been in Bihar there would have been utter chaos due to such a long jam. The next 100 km were smooth. My husband drives very well; he brought us to Kathmandu in about two and half hours. After reaching the city, we had to look for our hotel a bit, but soon we got it. The hotel Taleju is little bit inside but is a very beautiful hotel. Due to night time we couldn't see Kathmandu at all. On reaching the hotel, though we didn't get anything to eat, but we were very comfortable and nobody complained much as naniji pitara is never empty and my mother took out Parathas and chutney which we relished with tea.
The next day , we got up early in the morning as we were vociferously hungry and ate also in the similar fashion. After a sumptuous breakfast, our gang proceeded for sight-seeing of Kathmandu.
We hired a taxi and started off to see the beautiful Kathmandu. Kathmandu is like any metro city. People of this city looked quite disciplined. The traffic was neat. People were fashionable and beautiful and also looked happy. While talking with the taxi driver I came to know that they were going to have soon elections, that is why construction of roads on massive scale was going on.
I asked about the influence of India on this country. Pa,t I got the answer that, yes Bollywood is very famous in Nepal, and of course they also being Hindu the people continuously visit our country, that was very visible at the border. The Bihari and the Nepali were going to and fro as if there is no border. The taxi driver told me that Nepal being a small state relies heavily on the neighboring big daddies. So, the leaders keep on oscillating between India and China. Sometimes they would call China very friendly and sometimes India. So, he said it all depended on the political parties.
The first place which we went to was the Narayanhity Royal palace where the Royal family lived till 2001. When we came to know about the assassination story of king Birendra and his queen Aishwarya and his family on 1st June 2001, we really felt bad. It was really cruel of Prince Dipendra to commit such a massacre over a love affair which his family did not approved of, if that is what really happened.
The palace is beautiful and since it is of modern era one could understand how the King and his family lived. They have maintained it well and looks like a very huge modern villa. It was magnificent, but not as opulent and almost unimaginable as the palaces of medieval or Mughal era. We enjoyed every moment spent in the palace but missed the snaps as they do not allow to take snaps in the palace. It took us more than an hour to see the whole palace. Numerous photographs have been put up in the corridors and some rooms as well, of the various state heads who have visited the palace.
Our next stoppage was at the Pashupatinath temple which is part of the Jyotirlings and there are many stories related to the temple. The more famous of them is, the Kathmandu valley was ones a lake and Shiva has emptied it. Again at the temple complex we could take the photos but not inside. Inside as well it is very beautiful. The Abhishek on the Pindi takes place from the mouth of a Nandi. The name I felt is apt- Pashupatinath- God of all creatures, animals. The temple complex itself is huge and beautiful. River Bagmati, which is regarded as a holy river is flowing in the midst of the complex. On one ghat is the temple and on the other side funeral rites take place.
Ones you come out of the temple, you would find yourself in a bazaar. Both the sides of the road are lined with so many overflowing stalls selling goods right from puja sahitya till gem stones and ornaments, but one should be careful while buying stuff over here, as we do not know the authenticity of the goods.
After the temple visit we went to Bhaktapur, which is an amazing place. The complete Bhaktapur complex, which is a city was ruled by the Malla dynasty kings in 14-15 century B.C. In Bhaktapur we come to know the medieval history of Nepal. The cobbled roads of Bakhtapur let you lose yourself in its lanes and by lanes. Till 2015 it was one of the best preserved ancient places of a country. But then the massive earthquake took place and so many beautiful structures of Bhaktapur collapsed. This area suffered the most in comparison to other parts of Nepal. Bhaktapur has 4 squares dotted with art and craft shops, beautiful temples and monuments.
The Durbar square is the best one with the golden gate, tantric Devi mandir, Prati Pashupatinath mandir, 55 window palace and all. Bhaktapur is a place where you can just stroll around, sip the Himalayan tea and sit around, take photographs and enjoy.
Then we took a very late lunch on one of the terrace hotels of Bhaktapur. The bird eye view of Bakhtapur was splendid with Gorkhali thali with rice, daal, one green sabji, cauliflower sabji, dahi, achar, topping up with sweet yogurt, something like Maharashtrian shrikhand stirring our taste buds. It was sumptuous.


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Myth: Cellulite is Simply Fat
Cellulite is a form of fat, however there are important differences: cellulite is malformed, trapped fat located in the first subcutaneous layer. Unlike regular fat, cellulite is highly resistant to exercise and dietings. This is because cellulite fat is trapped in a mesh-like fibrous connective tissue.
Myth: Only Women Get Cellulite
While it's true that a significant majority of women - up to 95% by some statistics - get cellulite, men are not immune. Indeed, a form of cellulite that occurs on the front thighs seem to be present in men and women in equal proportions.
Myth: Only Old People Get Cellulite
In most people, the appearance of cellulite worsens with age. This does not mean, however, that younger people do not get cellulite. Indeed, cellulite often starts to develop at a young age. Left untreated, this condition worsens in appearance as the person ages.
In young people, cellulite often appears as dimpled, "orange peel" look, whereas advanced cases of cellulite in older people appear as large, unattractive lumps and bumps.
Myth: Cellulite Only Affects Thighs and Buttocks
Cellulite is, after all, a form of fat. This means that obesity is certainly a factor in getting cellulite or making it worse. Indeed, increased amount fatty tissues under the cellulite layer pushes the cellulite toward the skin, thus worsening its appearance.
Thin people, however, are not immune to cellulite. It can even affect those who exercise regularly, including athletes.
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Will The World Ever Have One Single Currency?
The notion of a single global is not new. In fact, it has been suggested by many ever since the 16th century. It actually came close to being inaugurated after World War II. Even so, the idea comes with a lot of opponents and proponents who hold different but heavy arguments. In this article, we are going to explore this idea as well as reason out the pros and cons of a global currency to find out if the world will ever have one single currency.
The Pros
If the world could adopt a single currency, there would be a little good for everyone. Developed nations would benefit from the elimination of currency risk in international trade.
A global currency would level-out the global playing field as some countries like China will no longer take advantage of the currency exchange to make their goods and chattels cheaper on the global market. A great example of this effect is Germany after the introduction of the euro. After the adoption of the euro, a surge in demand for goods from Southern European nations led Germany into considerable prosperity.
Developing countries like Zimbabwe, India and Pakistan may also benefit considerably from the introduction of a global currency, which would form a base for future economic development. Zimbabwe has suffered one of the worst hyperinflation crunches in history. According to the proponents of a single currency, the country would benefit from this move as a global currency would not be subject to exchange rate fluctuations. This is because there would be no competing currencies to exchange with.
While the benefits of having one single currency worldwide are self-evident, the cons are much more valid
The Cons
One of the downsides of adopting a global currency is the loss of sovereign monetary policy that regulates national economies. A great example is when the US economy underwent an economic crisis. To curb this, the Federal Reserve took unprecedented levels and increased the money supply to stimulate economic growth. Under a global currency, this aggressive management of the national economy wouldn't have been possible since monetary policies will not be enacted on a country to country basis but rather globally.
Different countries have different political systems and economics
As you already know, there are developed countries like the US, UK and Germany among others. There are also the underdeveloped countries like Zimbabwe, India and Pakistan just to name a few. These countries have economies that differ significantly and need different management structures. Subjecting all nations to a singular monetary policy can lead to policy decisions that benefit some countries at the expense of others. While adopting a global currency in certain areas like Europe may lead to substantial advantages, for other areas, it may actually do more harm than good.
For instance, debt-laden nations may be unable to devalue their own currency to make its goods more attractive to international buyers. A good example of this is the financial troubles that countries like Spain and Greece underwent in 2010 after the adoption of the supranational currency- Euro.
Also, differences in national politics make it extremely hard to adopt a common currency. The adoption of a global currency will lead to the loss of political sovereignty since monetary interest would need to top political interests. Giving up these advantages can be hard and even disastrous. Spain is a great example, seeing as it has suffered serious depression in recent years. This is largely due to the lack of a national currency. It cannot exchange its rate with other countries to curb its excessive debts.
Currency is part of a country's identity
The currency of a nation is a unique and individualistic symbol of its economy and the national flag. It represents significant people and events in its history, independence and sovereignty. A global currency, in this case, will probably be vaguely designed so that it does not favour any country's identity over another. Also, not so many countries will be happy to share their currency with others due to their political differences.
Although the implementation of a single currency has its benefits, at present, it would be highly impractical. This is majorly due to the vast differences in the economic and global political structures which make the prevailing theory of a mixed currency approach highly desirable.


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David accounted his experience in the cave as a prison. Whether it was the cave of Adullam, or in the cave of Engedi, both occasions found him as a fugitive. Though overwhelmed with his circumstances, he still sought the Lord for help.
There was none other to care for his state, and by this the plight of the Lord Jesus is prophetically highlighted: "And I looked and there was none to help, and there was none to uphold" (Isa.63:5). But he looked to the bounty of God, and the outcome for both David and Christ would be that the righteous would flock to them. And so it came to pass.
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You've struggled for many months now with a tooth that's been failing. As the days go by, it becomes increasingly difficult to chew and eat your food. You also find yourself hiding your teeth more often when you talk or smile at other people for fear they will catch a glimpse of your compromised tooth. You know you are going to lose this tooth soon, but you're not sure how to replace it. Dental implants in Edina may be the solution you need, and here's why they're the best choice.
Dental Implants Look and Feel Natural
A dental implant replaces both your root and your tooth, so it closely mimics your natural tooth. Your dentist in Edina will design your crown to closely match your missing tooth both aesthetically and functionally, meaning that your new tooth will match your other teeth and look natural while performing just as your natural tooth did.
Dental Implants Protect Your Oral Health
Because a dental implant in Edina replaces your root, it also protects your jawbone from the deterioration that occurs when you lose a root. This prevents bone loss and changes to the appearance of your face, while also securing support for your neighboring teeth.
Your new tooth will prevent the shifting that occurs when a tooth is not replaced. Shifting causes bite misalignment and a higher risk of developing gum disease and tooth decay.
Dental Implants are a Smart Investment
If you like to think long-term, you will understand that dental implants are a wise investment in your oral health. This is because they are a reliable treatment that offers excellent longevity. In fact, with consistent home care and regular visits to your dentist, your dental implant can potentially last a lifetime.
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First West Nile activity of 2017 detected in state
The first case of the West Nile Virus has been exposed to three birds in Michigan, state officials said Friday.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said that three birds — a turkey in Barry County and two crows, one from Saginaw County and the other from Kalamazoo County — have been infected with the virus born of mosquito bites.
As the warmer months approach, health officials warn that people who participate in outdoor activities or jobs might be at a higher risk for West Nile infection from mosquito bites and that anyone 50 or older will have the highest risk of severe illness.
"Everyone older than six months of age should use repellent outdoors," said Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive of MDHHS. "It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to cause a severe illness, so take extra care during peak mosquito-biting hours, which are dusk and dawn for the mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus."


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When you are looking to buy a new laptop you are always want to make sure that you are getting the best possible deals. With so many brands of laptops to choose from it is best to make a list of your requirements beforehand so that you have a clear idea on what you exactly to get out of your chosen laptop.
When devising your requirement list, some of the most important features to consider are the processor, memory, graphics, screen size, storage capacity and the battery life. You will need to look at whether or not you will need any accessories such as external CD/DVD drive and laptop bags.
It is also important to consider how much you are going to spend on the laptop as you do not want to go over the budget for a laptop in which you do not use all of its features.
The best place to start searching for your brand new laptop is online as this will enable you to look at hundreds of laptops. You can use the internet to find online retailers who will stock the major manufacturers such as Acer, Sony, Toshiba, Lenovo, HP and many more. You will see that most online retailers will have special deals or offers on certain laptops. These offers will provide a great saving to the customers. When you have chosen the laptop you want to buy check whether or not there is discount code or special offer on it.
In addition, online retailers will offer a "Free Delivery" option providing another advantage as to why customers should buy their goods online. There will also be the option of having it delivered the next day. But if you have ordered a laptop that is built to certain specifications, then this may it may take a bit longer in receive your goods.
If the retailer has a store, you can go there and see the laptop in action before you decide to buy it.
Online forums and review sites are another good place to go and find out what other people have said about a particular laptop.
The price of a laptop can start from around 200, which will offer basic computing. They can go all the way up to 2500, which has been designed for certain activities such as gaming. The laptop you are looking for all depends on what you are planning to use it for.
Save on Laptops is one of the largest online laptop retailers within the UK that specialises in cheap laptops. Box Limited runs the website, a high-established company formed over sixteen years ago.


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Gift cards cannot be replaced or refunded if lost or stolen. Gift cards cannot be returned and cannot be exchanged for cash except where required by law. Coupons, promo codes and other discounts may not be used to purchase gift cards. Gift cards are redeemable by customers in the U.S. and Canada only.


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Located in the town of Bushmills in Northern Ireland, Bushmills is the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, more than 400 years old.
There's something amazing about a brand with such longevity continuing to stake a claim in the spirits world, where what's new and hot often elbows out venerable names in terms of shelf space and mindshare.
But the fast-ascending Irish whiskey category is a remarkable breed, full of history and ancient names. It's a category that has managed to reinvent itself without losing sight of its roots.
Tracing its lineage in Northern Ireland as far back as 1608 (although the distillery was officially registered in 1784), Old Bushmills is the oldest of the Irish distilleries.
Now owned by Diageo, Bushmills is known for producing complex, fruity single malts and blends, as well as Bushmills Irish Honey.
"Within the world of whiskey, the additional layer of approachability is what makes Irish whiskey appealing," says Yvonne Briese, vice president of brand marketing for whisky at Diageo North America, a sentiment that has been widely echoed among mixologists.
And within the world of Irish whiskey, what distinguishes Bushmills, she says, is "camaraderie and craftsmanship."
By camaraderie, she notes the centuries-long heritage of the distillery. In the town of Bushmills, she says, "Everyone works there or knows someone who works there. It's a small town. It's so interconnected and everyone comes together around this distillery—that is the town."
But the craftsmanship is also notable. In an age where locavore farm-to-flask artisan spirits are prized, Bushmills might arguably be considered an originator of the concept. Colum Egan, master distiller at Bushmills, has long described the whiskey as a "grain to glass" product.
"It's unusual to have everything under one roof," Briese says. "We get our water from nearby. The malting of the grain, the distilling, the maturing in the barrels, the blending all is done on premise. Colum Egan oversees all of that. Even the bottling is done under one roof."
Lauded products made at Bushmills include the rich, flavorful Black Bush; the lighter Bushmills 10-year-old single malt, a particular favorite among the bartender set; and the rare Bushmills 21-year-old.
The 21-year-old is matured in barrels that previously held oloroso Sherry and Bourbon, and then finished in a former Madeira cask.
As Egan has famously said, "It's not because the distillery is old that the whiskey is good. It's because the whiskey is good that the distillery is old."
For its remarkable longevity and emphasis on craftsmanship, Bushmills is the recipient of Wine Enthusiast's 2013 Spirit of the Year award.


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Since 1919 the Symons family has been organic dairy farming and delivering milk in Bendigo, Victoria.
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Anger as tragic teen's memorial garden trashed
The family of James Goodship, who drowned in Foulridge reservoir, have been left devastated after his memorial garden was vandalised last weekend.
Colne teenager James (17) died in June last year at Burwain Sailing Club after he and his friends built a raft and James tried to swim to shore but got into difficulties.
The community rallied around to raise funds for a headstone, a memorial garden and the family are hoping to instal lifesaving equipment at Lower Foulridge Reservoir soon.
The memorial garden for the former Park High School student was officially opened in March this year next to Colne Citadel with his mum Mel, dad Pete along with family and friends helping to decorate the memorial.
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However, Mel said she was heartbroken on Sunday to find the garden had been vandalised.
"I can't believe someone would stoop so low," said Mel.
"My step son had been on Saturday to the memorial garden, which is used by family, friends and the community to remember James, and all was fine.
"Then he went on Sunday and it had been trashed. We found that the plants had been ripped up, thrown around and trampled on and all the plaques, ornaments and keepsakes had been stolen.
"We were devastated. So many people had spent time and effort creating a garden for the community to use and it defies belief that someone would do this.
"Fortunately we did recover the majority of the items as they had been stashed in undergrowth nearby, seemingly for someone to pick up later.
"They weren't even worth much, it was all sentimental value. Friends and family had put the items there to remember James and it's just devastating.
"Other gardens were said to be targeted in the area so it did come as some comfort that they weren't specifically targeting James or our family but it still hurts."
Police are appealing for witnesses to call 101 if they have any information, log number 0989 2nd August.
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I was at fault for wanting you to define me
When I couldn't quite understand the breadth of that explanation
I was at fault for wanting you to define me
When I couldn't quite understand the breadth of that explanation
My fingers seem to trick me when I enter an old password that reminds me of us
Or click to share music or art with you
it's been weeks since I've changed the password and
Months since I've left you
But I miss all the good that was there in us, so my physical body is slow to catch up with my spiritual
'cuz that my love,
is fucking over it
Brilliance doesn't beg for attention.
And neither does beauty.
I sometimes read what I've written in the past with questions for the older perspective
Surprised that I can write with an elegant voice and flow when my mind is in a deep black hole 🕳
It's as if the narrative pulls me from sinking further
Writing, a hand of a friend
Reaching in from the ledge
My heart is in my fucking throat
As I'm choking on the absence of love
And visualizing it everywhere.
I watch as blissful lovers glide across the sidewalks
Buried in nourishing love, flowers sprout tall from their skulls
One waters and the other weeds
In the shadows of cool brick, I drool over their shared peace
Making my ego beg for someone to look at me as if I held more light than the sun
She's not like you. She's not an author or a poet. Her mind and body hold the art. She lives in it and as it.
It fucking pours out of her.
A bead of sweat followed its current down my forehead and swelled in my ear
I lay, eyes closed, ankles crossed on the couch at dusk
My place downtown in a small city of FL, had birds filling the air at all hours but
I missed the thought of someone here
I missed the feeling of companionship
A loyal confidant at my hip
I missed someone loving all of me and wrapping me in their arms
But the first, wasn't true for you
And I'd rather die than lose a part of me.
We fragment our hearts with endless boundaries of how to love.
Our boundaries create fear.
And fear is the death of all good ideas and worthy adventures.
Scraping the surface of life
and we think we're alive
finding anyway to avoid our mind.
Humans, most of us, too naive to believe
in the sudden storm that lives in us.
Capable of the strongest wind,
the loudest roar,
and the brightest strike.
Yet, we have such strife with the source of life that pulses inside….
encased in a shell,
so beautiful it scares,
so beautiful it confuses that who lives there.
We walk in our shoes everyday
not mindful of our weight.
As it grows…heavier
& heavier
without life's orgasmic releases
available at ease
if we breathe in each moment.


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Metta World Peace gets long-overdue poetic treatment
Metta World Peace is a poet -- and he didn't even know it. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Rob Mahoney
Some professional athletes have a way with words, but not one even comes remotely close to the verbal command of Metta World Peace. He's clearly a great thinker, and when his perspective is funneled through his unique means of personal expression, the result is often poetry masquerading as postgame candor.
Jeff Parker, author and director of the University of Tampa's MFA program, sought to make that poetic link more explicit. In a piece titled "Erratic Fire, Erratic Passion," Parker compiled snippets from various interviews to create a 40-line poem composed entirely of original quotes from Metta World Peace.
Here's but a taste:
I felt something,
But I didn't know it was an actual head.
I knew somebody suffered something at that point.
There were a lot of emotions in that game.
I can't worry about that.
I have to try to get the ball.
Kobe passed me the ball.
Kobe never passed me the ball.
And I could hear Phil Jackson–
He's the Zen master,
So you can just hear him in your head.
Saying, "Don't shoot don't shoot!"
And bam! I shot it.
I'd implore you to head over to The Barnstormer to read the poem in full; its scrambled, non-chronological tellings bring us closer to the mind of World Peace than we've ever been. It's fine work, but it leaves me wondering: How many more sound bites do we need to really do World Peace justice and compile his stream-of-consciousness quotes into Ulysses-length form?


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homelessnessThe state of not having a home. The homeless include people who have a roof over their heads, but no rights to stay where they live, such as squatters or those whose current residence is unsuitable for them.
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homelessnessSocial medicine A state of disenfranchisement, in which a person's lack a permanent residence, often living on the streets without protection from the environment and/or ready access to sanitation facilities. See 'Fourth World. ', Shelterization. Cf Refugee.
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Having no permanent or usual domicile. The homeless are often economically disadvantaged, socially isolated, unemployed, and/or uninsured. They may have limited access to preventive and acute health care and may suffer from untreated acute, chronic, or infectious illnesses. Homelessness is associated with a marked increase in mortality. The incidence of homelessness in the U.S. population is estimated to be nearly 1%. Internet resources on homelessness include the webpage of the National Coalition for the Homeless (www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/).homelessness (hōm′lĕs-nĕs)
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Press Release: It's Back! Announcing Special Pricing on Nissan LEAFs
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Download PDF of Group Buy Press Release Here
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
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Annie Freyschlag
Northern Coloradoans Can Buy the All-Electric 2016 Nissan LEAF for 65% off MSRP through Drive Electric Northern Colorado Partnership
Drive Electric Northern Colorado and Tynan's Nissan team up for the second time to launch the 2016 Nissan LEAF group buy, allowing community members exclusive access to the all-electric LEAF at 65 percent off retail price.
Fort Collins, Colo. –Drive Electric Northern Colorado (DENC), a partnership between the City of Fort Collins, City of Loveland, Colorado State University, and the Electrification Coalition, announced today its second group buy for the Nissan LEAF in collaboration with Tynan's Nissan, offering the next-generation 2016 LEAF electric vehicle (EV) at a discount of up to 65 percent off retail price. DENC's first group buy in winter 2015 saw EV adoption in Northern Colorado increase to more than three times the national average, driven by the program's appeal and strong support from community members. With a new, longer range LEAF now on dealership lots, DENC has decided to bring the program back again for March 2016.
Tynan's Nissan in Fort Collins teamed up with DENC to offer the nation's best-selling all-electric car to Northern Coloradoans at a pre-negotiated, discounted price through the group buy program. From now until March 31, consumers are able to purchase a LEAF S for $11,400 or a LEAF SV for $14,100 after potential savings including state and federal tax credits up to $13,500 and a pre-negotiated discounted price from Tynan's. The dealership has also included a fleet pricing option through the group buy, allowing businesses to purchase a new LEAF S for just $8,800.
The 2016 LEAF SV boasts an extended range of 107 miles, while the LEAF S has an all-electric range of 84 miles. Northern Colorado community members who buy a new LEAF will also receive 24 months of complimentary charging through Nissan's No Charge to Charge program, six free days of a gasoline-powered rental car for long-distance trips, three years of roadside assistance, and the many benefits of driving electric including less spending on fuel and maintenance, no vehicle emissions, and reducing dependence on oil.
Supplies are limited for certain models, so be sure to act quickly to take advantage of this incredible deal, and never pay for gas again!
Northern Colorado's appetite for innovative electric vehicles is powered in part by the comprehensive EV ecosystem that DENC has built in Loveland and Fort Collins, accelerating EV adoption through an integrated and holistic approach that includes education, outreach, and collaboration with private- and public-sector partners.
DENC works hand-in-hand with 58 business and community supporters, collaborates with 20 local companies and organizations to provide Northern Coloradans with EV charging infrastructure at their workplaces and has expanded EV charging infrastructure to include more than 30 charging stations for public use—so that EV drivers are never more than six miles from a charge.
Northern Coloradans are highly educated about electric vehicles, their technologies, and their benefits. More than 6,000 people in the region have test driven an EV through the 63 Ride and Drive events DENC has hosted over the past three years, and more than 114,000 people have learned about how they can "drive electric" through DENC's education and outreach campaigns.
Community members can learn about the 2016 group buy and register by visiting DENC's webpage. Please note, registration is required to receive this pricing, so please register online.
Drive Electric Northern Colorado (DENC) is a first-of-its-kind, community-wide initiative designed to achieve widespread deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the Northern Colorado Region. By developing innovative public-private partnerships, a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem, and, most importantly, strong community participation and involvement, DENC promotes and supports widespread PEV ownership for individuals, families, businesses, and commercial vehicle fleets in Northern Colorado. The effort serves as a "living laboratory" and as a model to be implemented in other communities around the country.


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Mühlstraße 6
73728 Esslingen am Neckar
phone: +49 711-3907700
When still outside, the visitor can see the mosaic of the woman bathing with swans above the entrance to the "Merkel'sche" swimming pool and is given an idea what this building represents. Inside, the visitor experiences the whole splendour of an art deco gem, which is almost unique in Germany. In the pool area beautiful original windows, columns, fountain figures and tiles have retained their old grandeur. Even today, visitors can dive into the splendour of the "bathing temple" built at the turn of the century. The pool was presented to the town and its citizens in 1907 by the factory owner Oskar Merkel. On the occasion of its 100th anniversary the swimming pool was lavishly renovated and a modern spa area was created on the roof terrace.
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Tenda Nova MW3 review: Cheap but very cheerful mesh Wi-Fi
The cheapest mesh wireless kit we've come across: what it loses in speed, it makes up for in convenience
Mesh networking kits aren't cheap - or at least, that's the received wisdom. Tenda's Nova MW3 system turns that on its head: for less than the cost of a regular mid-range router, you get a full set of three Wi-Fi nodes, ready to distribute wireless connectivity to the far reaches of your property. At such a low price, can it possibly be any good?
First signs are excellent. The MW3 units are inconspicuous white cubes, with bumpy tops to add a hint of visual interest. They're small too, measuring just 90mm on each side, so they won't dominate a shelf or worktop. Getting set up is astonishingly easy. Once you've powered up your first node, and hooked it up to your modem, the Tenda smartphone app automatically sets up your internet connection and invites you to specify a name and password for your new wireless network.
Then it's a simple matter of carting the other two nodes into different rooms, plugging each one in and waiting a few minutes while they boot up and receive their settings from the primary unit. A coloured LED on each unit will warn you if it's too far away from its brethren to get a good signal.
There's nothing more to configure unless you want to apply custom network settings. You can optionally enable an isolated guest network, configure port forwarding and set up simple access controls, which let you block internet access for specific clients during defined times.
A few key features are conspicuously missing, though. For one, you can't bind IP addresses to specific devices, which might annoy those who want to precisely replicate their old network. There's also no proper access point mode. If you connect the Tenda system to your existing router, it'll operate as a separate subnet, which means some clients might not be able to communicate with each other. Hopefully, that'll be resolved in a future firmware update.
As well as 802.11ac wireless, each node offers two Ethernet connectors. That's par for the course for compact mesh systems, but it always feels rather constraining -- especially since one port on the primary node is taken up by the connection to your broadband modem.
For several reasons, we weren't expecting the Nova MW3 to deliver exceptional performance. For one, its 5GHz radios claim a fairly modest maximum data rate of 867Mbits/sec, which is half the speed of the units in the BT Whole Home Wi-Fi system.
What's more, since there's only one radio per unit, your devices have to share that bandwidth with "backhaul" traffic as it's forwarded from node to node. The small size of the nodes meanwhile limits the size and, therefore, the range of the internal antennae: the three-node Tenda kit promises coverage up to 300m2, while the BT system offers a much more generous 420m2.
In use, though, we found the Tenda MW3 delivered a solid, if not exactly speedy, connection. Having distributed the units along the length of our building, we were able to download files from our NAS drive to an 802.11ac-enabled laptop at average rates of 9MB/sec, 8MB/sec and 7MB/sec across various rooms.
That's low compared to the best new standalone routers and falls behind other mesh networks too. The BT Whole Home Wi-Fi system was more than twice as fast in one room and never slower than 12MB/sec anywhere in our property. Frankly, the discrepancy was larger than we'd expected.
A skim of the Tenda's technical specifications revealed the explanation. Alongside lightweight Wi-Fi hardware, the MW3 nodes also use 100Mbits/sec Ethernet ports, rather than the Gigabit type we're accustomed to. That puts a hard speed limit of around 10MB/sec on all wired resources -- including your NAS drive and your internet connection. This doesn't have to be a deal-breaker, though. The system was still nippy enough to give us the full speed of a 50Mbits/sec (around 6MB/sec) fibre connection all through my home.
If you're looking for superfast downloads or if you regularly access big files from a home NAS drive, then the Tenda Nova MW3 clearly isn't the right product for you. That doesn't mean it's a write-off, though. The MW3 system cleared up the notspots in our building, with practically zero configuration required on our part. And the connection was still perfectly fast enough to browse the web, ping sensibly-sized files back and forth over our network and even stream 4K video. At this price, we suspect it will make a lot of people very happy.
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered at to assist with this year's Northborough's Scouting for Food event.
Over 300 people graciously donated their time to volunteer assisting with this year's Scouting for Food townwide event. The success of filling the shelves at the food pantry was made possible because of all of the amazing Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Leaders and Parents! Because of everyone's efforts, those in most need will be able take advantage of the great work done each and every day by the dedicated staff at the Northborough Food Pantry.
This sea of volunteers wearing Girl Scout sashes and Boy Scout brown shirts inside the town gym was an amazing site.? In addition, along the streets of Northborough both Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts along with their parents could be seen running from house to house collecting the bags generously donated by the citizens of Northborough.
I can think of no other townwide event that involves so many dedicated volunteers to help those in need. This group of volunteers did it all with a smile. As a community, we are so lucky to have an army of young and old who come together once a year to bring food to those in need.
Please take time to say thanks and support the businesses in town that supported the event. Mama's Pizza, Vina's Pizza, Northborough House of Pizza, Monte's Pizza, Wal-Mart and Lowe's Meat Market.
Saturday morning the shelves of the food pantry were empty, and although this year's Scouting for Food filled the shelves, they soon will be depleted. We all should remember to support the food pantry more often than our once a year food drive.
I close by saying a great big thank you to all those who spent their day collecting, sorting? and stocking donations and to those families who placed the much needed food outside your door,? take pride knowing you live in a great town that cares about those in need.
Rod Pfannenstiel
Troop 101 Northborough Committee Chair
2013 Scouting for Food Coordinator