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"I love working with orchids because of the variety, and because they're a hearty flower that will last in an arrangement for a few days. Rhododendrons and azaleas are in season now though, so I'll have to see what's available before I start my arrangements," Alice Tung of Mountain View said as she surveyed her backyard garden.
Tung will be among more than 100 amateur and professional floral designers, children and flower enthusiasts who will be participating in this year's flower show at Filoli in Woodside May 8 to 11. "Country Elegance" is both the title and theme of Filoli's 20th annual flower show. The four-day event is meant to evoke its original owner's vision of Filoli as a rustic, though refined country estate, and designers from San Francisco to Carmel will contribute floral and table-setting art.
Karen Flores of Woodside, who began taking flower-arranging classes at Filoli 10 years ago quickly developed a passion for the art as a creative outlet.
"I had been doing gardening for some time, but eventually I wanted to bring some of that work inside. I started taking classes at Filoli with Anne Patrick, who still teaches beginning to advanced classes there, and soon after I became a volunteer flower arranger at Filoli," Flores said. She is also an active member of the Woodside-Atherton Garden Club.
These days Flores is an instructor herself, teaching a class at Filoli called "Family Fun with Flowers," which is designed to be taken by a parent-child team.
"We have kids as young as 4 come to the class with a parent. The teams all start with the same materials, and it's up to them to go in whatever creative direction they choose. The younger kids sometimes aren't as motivated or focused as others but they always wind up having fun," she said.
This year will be the fourth May flower show for Flores, and the second for the Brownie troop her twin daughters belong to. The group of 6- to 8-year-olds will contribute their designs fashioned around the theme with materials they select from flower markets, as well as those they grow in their home gardens.
"We usually start with the containers. With this year's theme in mind, we'll likely use vases and jars that look weathered and used. We'll be going for rustic, keeping in mind that rustic doesn't necessarily mean sloppy or plain," she said.
With a similar approach, though far different in style, Tung will begin her designs as soon as she knows what materials the market will bear two or three weeks prior to the show.
"I like to begin a design when I know what the flower markets will have for me to work with. I like to work with unusual plants, so I grow many of them myself here at home. Usually I begin with the theme and work from there," Tung said.
A student of ikebana, the traditional Japanese floral-design style that emphasizes spare compositions and balance of space, Tung tends to bring a combination of Western and Eastern styles to her designs.
"I started doing floral design 20 years ago when my kids would go off to school, and I got some quiet time on my own. I started studying flower-arranging because I've always loved doing things with my hands, and I found it to be a kind of natural stress release," she said.
"With ikebana, you can really see the individual lines and shapes in a design, whereas Western flower art is usually more about size and abundance. I enjoy the freedom of being able to blend the two as I like," she said. Tung began her own business, which she named Floribana -- a combination of the words flower and ikebana -- and designs floral arrangements for weddings and other events.
"For me, it's important to have something as my starting point, so a theme is helpful. Next, I start the design with one piece: a flower, a branch. Then I design the arrangement around that central piece to create a kind of harmony or balance of shapes and colors," Tung said.
Although she won't know exactly what types of flowers will go into her designs until just before the event, Tung has already worked out one detail she hopes will make her pieces stand out.
"I have a friend in Santa Rosa who has oak trees on his property. The branches have this delicate green moss that hangs down in sheets, kind of like cobwebs. He's going to let me take down some thin branches to use in my arrangements," she said.
"The theme is 'Country Elegance' after all. Sticks in a jar is pretty country, so the trick is going to be to create something elegant out of something rustic," she added.
In addition to the arrangements on display, the event will feature lectures on gardening and floral design, as well as photos and interactive displays highlighting the "Bourn era" at Filoli between 1915 and 1936.
The Bourns were prominent San Franciscans whose major source of wealth was the Empire Gold Mine in Grass Valley. William Bourn was also the owner and president of the Spring Valley Water Company, which included Crystal Springs Lake and its surrounding lands. He chose the southern end of the lake as the site for his estate, and with the help of the celebrated San Francisco architect and longtime friend Willis Polk, Filoli was built between 1915 and 1917.
Events: Opening Night reception May 8, 5:30 to 8 p.m. ($85 non-members, $75 members, $200 patron); Flower Show May 9-11, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ($25 non-members, $20 members, $10 children 5-17 years old, free for children under 5); Flower Show Teas May 9-10 ($65 non-members, $55 members, $35 children 17 years and younger); gourmet boxed lunch May 9-11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($25 adults, $15 child).
Info: Call 650-364-8300 or visit http://www.filoli.org .


text: Juliet Kemp lives in London with her partners, kid, and dog. She drinks too much tea and spends a lot of time staring at the river and calling it "thinking". She has had various short stories published and has a novella forthcoming in 2018.

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Crude oil declined today on signs that China will tolerate slower growth. Copper fell in Shanghai too, but advanced in New York. Chinese President Xi Jinping said that the country will not sacrifice environment in favor of short-term growth. China is the biggest consumer of copper in the world and the second-biggest oil consumer.
Commodities also remained under pressure from speculations that US Federal Reserve will trim its quantitative easing program. Economists predict that the Conference Board consumer confidence index for the United States will show an increase from 68.1 to 70.7 in May. The data may add incentive for the Fed to reduce stimulus.
Futures for delivery of WTI crude oil in July declined $0.5 (0.53 percent) to $93.65 per barrel as of 19:01 GMT on NYMEX today, while Brent crude was little changed at $102.62 per barrel on ICE. Contract for copper delivery in September dropped as much as 1.3 percent to 52,230 yuan ($8,523) per metric ton on SHFE, while July copper was up 0.18 percent to $3.3015 per pound on COMEX.

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Lots of language links this month!
The world's most universal word: huh. Huh?
What languages sound like to foreigners. As someone who hears but doesn't speak a lot of languages, this seems pretty spot on.
"Word Search" - an essay on learning a new language and collecting words from around the world.
Where do English words come from? This article runs the numbers.
When humans die out, cockroaches will rule the Earth. What takes over when the cockroaches kick the bucket? Tardigrades.
Game of Thrones Season 4 starts April 6! Here's a 9-minute recap of the last three seasons, if your memory is fuzzy. And for the bookworms, here's a chapter from Book 6: The Winds of Winter!
IBM's Watson is bored with Jeopardy and taking up cooking instead.
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Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney, one of the most renowned police officers of his generation, has died of cancer at 68.
Over the years, the Dublin-born cop acquired legions of fans and detractors for a style of policing that was both peaceful and harsh at times. Through it all, his big personality and tough talk were boosted by an impressive record of driving down violent crime — but offset by accusations of aggressive police tactics when confronted with mass demonstrations.
Timoney arrived in Philadelphia in 1998 following a nearly three-decade career with New York City’s police department, where he helped perfect the statistics-based method of policing known as Compstat, which has become a national model.
“The record should show that John Timoney brought modern-day policing to Philadelphia,” said former Gov. Ed Rendell who, as mayor, recruited Timoney to lead the city police department.
Rendell said Timoney reconfigured how cops spread out across the city, focusing more officers around crime hot spots based on statistical spikes in crime rather than trying to maintain consistent police-to-resident ratios.
He was only the third outside cop to lead Philadelphia’s police department since the 1920s. But because he was lauded as a “cop’s cop” with an effective track record of bringing down crime in New York City, the city’s leaders embraced him.
SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel, who under Timoney was captain of the 14th District, remembered angst in the department over Timoney’s outsider status. That quickly dissipated, he said.
“What resonated throughout the department was that he was a cop. This wasn’t a banker coming to lead the department. This wasn’t a lawyer coming to lead the department. This was a cop,” Nestel said.
Timoney walked into the city during a relentless crime wave with a murder rate that had not dropped in years.
At that time, he bragged to reporters that he was such a fast runner that he’d make sport of letting bad guys go just so he could chase them down again.
Timoney was indeed an avid runner who completed more than a dozen marathons.
Lynn Abraham was district attorney when Timoney brought his numbers-based policing and his mix of Irish charm and toughness to Philadelphia.
“His heart was in policing. And he was a super terrific, honest, fearless police officer at a time when it, when we really needed it,” Abraham said.
Before Timoney, Philadelphia’s police department, and many others around the country, often had a default setting of sharing as little information with the public as possible, yet Timoney helped move the conversation the other way, Nestel said.
Another aspect of Timoney’s leadership was his high regard for patrol cops over their supervisors, district captains or commanders.
Nestel’s first encounter with Timoney was a classic example.
Long a champion of nonlethal force, Timoney had the department swap their batons for pepper spray. Abraham remembered that Timoney often rode his police bike around neighborhoods to get to know residents — and also to look for recruits.
He had to answer sharp criticism after overseeing the aggressive crackdown on demonstrations during the Republican National Convention in 2000, when more than 400 protesters were arrested and many groups were infiltrated and spied on with the help of Pennsylvania state troopers.
Kris Hermes, who wrote a book about police conduct during the 2000 RNC, said Timoney’s leadership during that time was watched carefully by other law enforcement agencies.
“Even to this day, there is an aggressive policing model that is used that is largely developed on the streets of Philadelphia,” Hermes said.
That reputation followed Timoney to Florida, where he caught heat for his treatment of protests during the Free Trade Area of the Americas in Miami in 2003, the same year his police leadership there started.
He had cops in body armor fan out across the protest areas. There were many dozens of pre-emptive arrests, and police infiltrated demonstrator meetings. The tactics became known as “The Miami Model.” More than 300 were arrested during the event, and the ACLU and others filed suits alleging abusive police tactics.
But in Philadelphia, Abraham said, most in the law enforcement community remember Timoney fondly.
Abraham said Timoney came to Philadelphia on the heels of the “disastrous reign” of Police Commissioner Richard Neal, who resigned before then-Mayor Ed Rendell appointed Timoney.
“Timoney will be remembered, frankly, for reshaping the force,” Abraham said.
After his stint overseeing Miami’s police department, Timoney did security consulting work in the Middle East. Following that, he returned to a South Florida rehabilitation center for treatment.
“Voice completely gone,” Timoney, wrote in July when contacted for comment on a story last month. He was battling late-stage lung cancer.
At all of his command posts, Timoney championed nonlethal force, most famously in Miami.
There, at a press event kicking off a new Taser stun gun program, he took a stun in the chest, with television cameras capturing the whole thing.
To Rendell, Timoney’s most salient quality will always be his uncanny ability to win people over, even enemies.
WHYY’s Dave Davies contributed to this report.

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Advice on water intake, water filters and more.
Do you really need 8 glasses of water every day? Should you filter your tap water? Get answers to these questions and more, including if vitamin-spiked water is worth it.
Do I Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?
“But one size doesn’t fit all,” says Leslie Bonci, R.D., C.S.S.D., director of sports nutrition at the Center for Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Your size and activity level affect your fluid requirements. Simply put, the larger and more active you are, the more you’ll need.
Older adults’ fluid needs don’t change, but they’re more likely to become dehydrated because their sense of thirst declines. Pregnant women and nursing mothers need slightly more water. Some medications, such as antihistamines and certain antidepressants, increase your fluid needs too.
Does Climate Impact My Water Needs?
Yes, in hot weather you typically need to drink more because you sweat more, especially if you’re exercising. Humidity also increases your water needs. When it’s humid and warm—a double whammy—you may need as much as two times more water than when it’s drier. And although we tend to skimp on water when it’s chilly out—don’t. You also lose more water while breathing frigid, dry air. Fluid needs don’t change at altitude (11,500 to 17,500 feet): in fact, your body finds a new normal at 2 percent dehydrated and actually functions better.
Can Foods Help Me Hydrate?
About 20 percent of our fluid intake—or about 21/2 cups daily—comes from food. All foods contain some water—and fruits and vegetables deliver the most.
Do Coffee, Tea or Alcohol Dehydrate Me?
While caffeine is technically a diuretic (it increases water excretion from our bodies), you retain most of the water from caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks. Alcohol, on the other hand, particularly at high doses, can cause you to excrete more than you consume. One drink, especially of beer, won’t do much (it’s about 92 percent water), but wine and hard liquor have more of a dehydrating effect because of their higher alcohol content.
Should I Drink Water with Electrolytes?
Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium are essential for vital reactions in your body—all are electrolytes and all are lost in sweat. It’s important that the concentration of those electrolytes doesn’t get too high or low—and that they are replaced when depleted. If your electrolyte balances are out of whack, you won’t properly absorb the water you do drink. Most electrolytes can be replenished simply with regular, healthy meals. “If you’re well-nourished and well-hydrated, then exercise can be at least an hour in length before you need to concern yourself with including electrolytes in the beverage,” says Sam Cheuvront, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist for the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. Replenishing what you lost could be as simple as having a few pretzels. You could also try a sports drink, because it has some sodium. For a walk in cool weather or a short run, water will suffice.
The More Water, the Better, Right?
Not necessarily. It is possible to overdo it. Water intoxication, or hyponatremia, a serious condition when blood sodium levels drop precipitously, can be caused by sweating excessively over several hours and drinking way too much water (versus a sports drink) while not eating or urinating (which often slows during intense physical activity). This could happen to someone who engages in a long athletic event (e.g., a marathon or multi-day hike). Symptoms include confusion, disorientation, weakness and nausea. Hyponatremia can lead to seizures, coma and death without prompt medical attention.
Can Drinking Water Help Me Slim Down?
Maybe. “If someone chooses water in place of calorie-containing beverages, overall calorie intake is less and they may lose weight,” says Bonci. A 2010 study in the journal Obesity found that adults who drank two cups of water before a meal ate less at the meal and lost more weight over 12 weeks than the group who didn’t drink water before eating.
Should I Filter My Tap Water?
“A filter will give you better water quality,” says Pauli Undesser, director of regulatory and technical affairs with the Water Quality Association. Filters remove chlorine added to disinfect the water and so it may taste better. A filter will also remove metals like lead and copper that may have entered the water supply via underground pipelines or your home’s plumbing, as well as pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other potentially harmful unregulated compounds. Look for a filter labeled with a gold seal by the Water Quality Association or the NSF International mark: both certify water-treatment products to ensure contaminant reduction and product integrity.
That said, American drinking water is quite safe. The EPA sets drinking-water standards for public water supplies and the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments require that all community water systems distribute to their customers an annual water-quality report listing contaminant levels detected in the water. If you are one of the 15 percent of Americans with a private well, the EPA has information on how to ensure your water is safe (epa.gov/safewater/privatewells). As for bottled water, the FDA requires that it meet the same standards as tap water.

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Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, has been punished at the polls with his party losing its majority.
When jobs and money start to run out, people instinctively turn to the left for the illusion of financial security that it provides and in Spain they veered to the far left.
Rajoy's Popular Party still won the most seats but only managed 123 out of the 350 on offer, down from 186 before the election. The socialist party went from 110 seats to 90 but two new far left parties - Podemos and Citizens - came out of obscurity to gain 69 and 49 seats respectively. The chances of Rajoy forming a majority coalition are pretty slim with so few prospective partners and a rainbow coalition highly unlikely due to the highly polarised nature of Spanish politics.
The significant performance of Podemos will hurt the Catalonian independence movement as they are fiercely opposed to the region's secession. If Rajoy muddles on with a minority government he can, at least, rely on support from the far left in trying to stop the Catalonian government from continuing their preparations for statehood following a referendum which saw an 80% vote in favour of independence.

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In his introduction to Renoir's brilliant La Bête humaine (1938) when it aired, Ben Mankiewicz remarked that Gabin was to Europe what Bogart was to the U.S. Many have called Gabin ‘the world’s coolest movie star;’ indeed, Jean-Paul Belmondo seems something of a poser by comparison.
I’m no stranger to the charms of Jean Gabin. Many years ago, when a profusion of revival houses regularly screened foreign classics, I had the great luck to see Gabin's best known films - Jean Renoir’s La Grande illusion (1937) and Marcel Carné’s La Jour se léve (1939) - on the big screen. And last February, while working on a post about Ida Lupino for a film noir blogathon, I watched for the first time Gabin’s American film debut, Moontide (1942); Lupino co-starred. It's an oddly charming bit of dockside noir and it rekindled my interest in the magnetic M. Gabin.
Once I realized TCM would soon be honoring him, I sat down in front of the DVR with my copy of the channel's "Now Playing" guide and programmed accordingly. I’ve been watching what I recorded ever since...some films more than once. Of those I hadn't seen before, two from 1954 stood out. The early '50s had been a period when the French actor's career seemed to be just about over. Not so, as it turned out.
Jacques Becker's Touchez pas au grisbi was the film, according to Mankiewicz, that "marked Gabin's return to prominence" (others have termed it his "spectacular comeback"). In it, Gabin portrays Max the Liar, a lifelong criminal, well respected among his underworld peers, who has pulled off his last great heist and is set to "retire." Gabin's Max is as confidently matter-of-fact and laconic as any successful, self-possessed businessman. His treatment of his women as well as the men who serve him is fairly off-hand. Only his partner, the luckless Riton, seems to stir visible affection in fatalistic Max. Director Jacques Becker, though not of the school, was an influence on the French New Wave, and this film preceded Melville's rather similar Bob le flambeur and Dassin's Rififi by a year. A very young Jeanne Moreau appears in a supporting role.
Marcel Carné’s L’Air de Paris is an entirely different sort of film. Very popular in its day with audiences, though not with French critics (those enfants terrible of Cahiers du Cinema), it is romantic and charming, with Gabin portraying Victor, a character softer than, though as blasé as Max the Liar, opposite the magnificent Arletty (of Carné’s Les Enfants du paradis, and Gabin's co-star in Carné’s La Jour se léve) and Roland Lesaffre (To Catch a Thief). Victor is a one-time boxer, now a trainer, who has discovered a young fighter (Lesaffre) he believes he can take to the top; his wife Blanche (Arletty) is less enthusiastic.
Jean Gabin was a great star of French cinema's era of “poetic realism" in the '30s and '40s. Gabin's screen presence and style were ideal for the films of this age. Solid, earthy, worldly-wise, there is understated longing in those knowing eyes, a passion for life in that working-man's frame. His career spanned the '20s through the '70s and he died in 1976 at age 72.
I will be saving and viewing these films for some time to come. From other sources, I'll soon be watching Zou Zou (1934) co-starring Josephine Baker, and Carné’s Le quai de brumes (1938). With more to come: Renoir's French Can-Can (1955), about the beginnings of the Moulin Rouge.
August 31 marks the end of "Summer Under the Stars" and on that day the spotlight goes to Marlene Dietrich, a supernova of a movie and concert star if there ever was one. TCM last bestowed this honor on her in 2003.
Except for her early German films, I've seen all of Marlene Dietrich's movies many times, but I'll still be watching and recording much of her day on TCM. Dietrich is one of those timeless luminaries of film who never ceases to fascinate, particularly in those legend-making classics of the 1930s she starred in under the direction of cinematic magician, Josef von Sternberg. One of the day's not-to-be-missed highlights is the documentary Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song (2001), the work of her grandson David Riva.
Marlene Dietrich and Jean Gabin were romantically involved for several years in the 1940s. Dietrich gave Josef von Sternberg her loyalty and credit for her career, she provided a life-long marriage and a ranch in the Valley to her husband Rudi, and she bestowed her charms on various and sundry, but it was Gabin she remembered as the great love of her life...je comprends.
Eve, I was so pleased that TCM devoted a day to Gabin this year. I've seen many of the films you mention, and he was just great in all of them. His films of the 30s are one triumph for him after another. But even in the 50s he returned to the top of his form with two you referred to--the wonderful noirish crime film "Touchez Pas au Grisbi" (especially interesting in that the action starts immediately AFTER the big heist, rather than detailing the heist like so many film noirs) and Renoir's delightful "French Can-Can." For me he was the greatest French actor, to French cinema what Toshiro Mifune was to Japanese cinema. And the comparisons to Bogart are wholly justified. His screen presence was as unique and as forceful as Bogart's, and like Bogart at his best, Gabin achieved the perfect balance of toughness and sensitivity. I hope the admiration you show for him in your post will inspire readers who haven't yet seen these films to seek them out.
R. D. - Of all those featured on TCM's "Summer Under the Stars" this year, it was the inclusion of Gabin that actually thrilled me.
There is no French actor who touches Gabin, in my view. At times he seems to reveal his very soul, which is the rare thing - for any actor of any country.
As you say, I hope those unfamiliar with Gabin who read this post will become interested enough to take a look at his films. So many of them are great classics and one, "La Grande illusion," considered one of the masterpieces of cinema.
Eve, I'm so glad that you spotlighted actor, Jean Gabin. As I do not know much about his work..
Dawn - I hope you have a chance to look into the films of Jean Gabin. I sometimes think "Pepe le Moko" ('37) is a good place to start for those familiar with American classics. It was remade in the U.S. in 1938 with Charles Boyer (and Hedy Lamarr) as "Algiers." Boyer does a good enough job with his moody glamor but lacks Gabin's depth and irresistible presence.
It was really wonderful of TCM to not just show Gabin's well known and easily accessible films but so many rare films that are not on DVD here.
That being said I am greedy. Even though I am not even close to finished watching what's on my DVR, I am already hoping TCM will air more rare films of Gabin's in the near future.
I also applaud your special mention of Jean Gabin, a familiar and favorite actor of my parents who were French. Pepe le Moko is one of my favorite films, as is Le Jour se Leve. He played the common man that had the qualities the French admired: playing the best you can with the cards you are dealt; getting yourself out of a jam ("se demerder" they would call it); and doing so with panache. And of course Marlene would say he was also a great lover.
Christian - I've always found the combination of fatalism and panache most appealing (there is a bit of France in my background). It was wonderful to see Gabin pictures I hadn't seen before - with 24 hours to fill, TCM had to include some of his less known films in the mix. By the way, I've read that the documentary on Dietrich (airing today at 1:45/Pacific) includes home movie footage in which Gabin appears.
Matthew - Thank you so much! So thoughtful of you to include mine among your favored blogs for a Stylish Blogger Award. You are too kind and I appreciate the honor.
Eve, how lovely to see a profile of Jean Gabin's work! My favorite Gabin performances are very different and show how versatile he truly was: La Jour se léve and French Can-Can. The latter features an older Gabin at his rascally, charming best (as opposed to the brooding Gabin of some earlier films). His character takes advantage of a young person--but you still like him...the Gabin flair counts for a lot.
Rick - Gabin so deserved his 24-hours on TCM that I had to post about him, even though I'd just published my latest interview with Leatrice.
I'm not sure I have an overall favorite performance of his, but of the films featured on TCM I'm very fond of these two - and they're characters of different types and ages: Jacques in "La bete humaine" (passionate, volatile) and Max in "Touchez pas au grisbi" (impenetrable, controlled). Gabin's characters manage to be sympathetic regardless of their flaws. He evokes their humanity, I think, and so we understand or forgive.
I was tickled to death that Ann Dvorak got her own day on TCM earlier in the month. I can't get enough of the glorious and under appreciated Ms. Dvorak. TCM really picked some great ones this month. Kind of makes me wish they would do September under the stars!
FlickChick - I feel the same way and will be missing the ongoing 24-hour tributes. I wouldn't mind September under the stars at all.
Touchez pas au grisbi, Rififi, La Bête humaine, La Jour se léve and La Grande illusion are all billiant. I was happy to see some rarer works, ones that were new to me like "Des Gens Sans Importance" and "Leur Derniere Nuit" both of which are must sees. Hopefully you have recorded them as they are unavailable otherwise. Still looking to see Renoir's FRENCH CAN CAN.
Hi John - I'm hoping to see "French Can Can" in the next week or so. I didn't see or record every one of Gabin's films (and accidentally deleted one before seeing it) so am hoping TCM will re-air his unavailable films again soon - possibly on TCM Imports if they're reluctant to give other time to foreign language films. My hat's off to TCM, this August was a very nicely done mix of reliable star attractions (Bogart,Crawford, Bette, Cary, etc.) and new, but very deserving honorees.
I agree Eve, TCM did a great job this season! They also had a nice selection of rare flicks of early pre-code Joan Blondell of varying quality but interesting.
I recorded quite a few of those Jean Gabin titles. Now its just a matter of finding the time to watch them.
I thought this was an unusually strong Summer Under the Stars. Any festival that includes everyone from Jean Gabin, to Ben Johnson, to Anne Francis, to Linda Darnell, to Lon Chaney gets my vote. Can you guess which days I was most excited about?
Thanks for the intro to Jean Gabin. I'm looking forward to seeing these.
John & Kevin - I thought this was the best "Summer Under the Stars" in memory. 17 stars honored for the first time this year - even Ralph Bellamy had his day, bless him. Thanks to Mr. Bellamy, I had a chance to watch "The Awful Truth" again and "The Secret Six" for the first time.
Excellent! This year's Summer Under the Stars was superb. I didn't get to watch many live, but I have a DVR full of goodies, many featuring Gabin and Dietrich. I cannot wait to sit down and watch.
I was especially shocked to discover that Ronald Colman had never been given a day. That seems almost criminal! I'll never forget when 2 years ago Fredric March got a day. I stayed glued to the television all day and night. Then last October he got his own month!
Eve, I really like your articles about the French foreign films (I almost typed "Frend foreign legion!" More familiar phrase, I suppose!) I have learned a lot about it, and I am particularly interested now in Gabin. I have written down all of the titles you mention, and I'm going to Netflix and even Youtube to see what I can find. I hope to find Touchez pas pe Grisbi especially, and also La Bete Humaine and La Grande Illusion.
Thanks for a lovely article and some recommendations I look forward to seeing.
You've picked a good amount of Gabin's creme de la creme, Becky. So glad this post piqued your interest in him...Enjoy!
I'll be watching "Zou Zou" tonight for the first time and "Quai des brumes" (for the first time in years) over the weekend.

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The Department of Medicine sponsors an eight week Internal Medicine Clerkship. This opportunity is only available for students currently enrolled in the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. During the Clerkship, students gain exposure to a broad range of illnesses cared for by Internal Medicine Physicians in an inpatient setting.
Students spend four weeks at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and four weeks at one of our affiliated academic community hospitals. In addition to the clinical experiences, students participate in a comprehensive didactic curriculum comprised of hands-on physical diagnosis sessions, small group sessions that teach clinical reasoning, small group lectures, hands-on ABG and EKG sessions, and medical jeopardy. In addition, students hone their medical literature review skills by participating in an EBM project and a pharmaceutical ad vetting group project. The breadth of students’ clinical exposure is closely monitored throughout the Clerkship to ensure that each student achieves the educational objectives. Both faculty and house staff receive training on student teaching and evaluations, and receive annual feedback on their teaching skills.
The Department of Medicine hosts a large number of clinical experiences for the fourth year medical students, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. These rotations range from formal sub-internships to electives in all subspecialties of Internal Medicine. They can be completed either at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, at one of our academic community affiliates, or at one of our community ambulatory sites. While the sub-internships are only open to SKMC students, elective experiences are open to any fourth year medical student who would like a chance to rotate at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Spots for visiting students are subject to availability. Any student interested in such an experience should contact the SKMC Registrar.

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Michael McDomitt and Heathe opened the show and joined Todd for the encore. Todd's tour manager, "Elvis" Hixx is on vocals for Don't Be Cruel.
"Marilyn Manson still gets a lot of chicks. They're weird chicks. But they're chicks."
"If you're one of the ten or twelve people who bought my third album that might not know already that I've got piles and piles and piles of Tom Petty."


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Some people dream in color. Others dream in a different language. OK, that's weird, but anyhoo, you dream in GUESS. Visions of beautiful people dance in your head. They're all wearing the most amazing Guess clothes, shoes and accessories, and frolicking on the beach. Except in the '80s, when they were always in a barn. Glad that decade's over.
Last night, you dreamed about Guess coupons calling your name. Then a Guess promo code said it wanted to marry you but you told it you were saving yourself for a Guess coupon. But wait, it's not a dream. You can have it all and still respect yourself in the morning.

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text: Settlers Way, Greenfields. The domestic airport is located 10km from the city centre. There are flights into the city from South Africa’s major centres: Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

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The fire began on the 4th floor at around 12.45am – It quickly spread up the side of the building then across, from flat to flat. There was only one fire escape for the whole block and two lifts. The building is in North Kensington and is 25 storeys high. There are 120 to 130 flats and was built in 1974, it is estimated that there were 500 to 600 people in the tower block at the time of the fire.
There are 50 people in hospital currently but are over 100 people missing. 6 confirmed deaths at 11:00am. It has been reported that the chances of surviving the fire if the residents followed the advice to ‘Stay in their flat’ would be ‘very slim’.
The building recently had a £10,000,000 refurb with a plastic cladding fitted to the outside of the building – Residents are blaming this for the speed of the blaze spreading throughout the building.
Emma Dent Coad is the Labour Party MP for the Kensington constituency and has yet to comment on the situation.
A helicopter circles as smoke rises from the building after the huge fire. The Met Police has set up an emergency number – 0800 0961 233 – for anyone concerned about friends or family.


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Joe Con 2015: Registration is LIVE!
Yo Joe! Joe Con 2015 registration go!!!
No more words are needed! Go and register for Joe Con 2015 now!
After all of the delays, after all of the “will they/won’t they” of the past few days, registration for the event is finally live. With just 14 days until the first day of officially sanctioned activities, Joe Con 2015 ties last year’s event as having the latest registration opening.
For more information on the total convention experience, visit GIJoeCon.com.


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Fruit winemaking is complex and the results are often very sweet, or have stability and flavor issues, which have made general consumer acceptance a problem. Enologist (wine chemist) Dennis will guide you through the processes to become a successful fruit wine maker.
Page was last updated: August 27, 2014 | Page maintained by: Michelle Norgren | Copyright © 2014 VESTA - National Center of Excellence. All Rights Reserved.

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We hope you can find everything you need. Brocks Building is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations.
With a variety of offerings to choose from, were sure youll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.
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Discussion in 'Measy®' started by mrkus21, Apr 11, 2013.
Measy U4B will be released soon.
The Factory is working on a RK3188 Quad SoC Device.
It comes with Android 4.2 and maybe we get 2GB of RAM !
The Prices will bw under $100 !!
Geekbuying should be one of the first Sellers for this Device. It should be released in May.
We just have to wait a little bit more to get some Quad SoC Sticks coming up !

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Angie Anna Stamps: Stampin up Big Shot Techniques class!
Stampin up Big Shot Techniques class!
The Big Shot class meets this Thursday at my house at 10am or 6pm! Space is still available if you'd like to learn some new techniques and tips to get more use out of your big shot! Contact me today if you'd like to attend!
Double partial die cutting! This also features a little die art, can you guess which die was used for these flowers?
Embossing with thinlits! Who knew?!
Stampin up Valentines & Thank you cards!


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I was on a trip passing through Delaware, the first state, when I noticed this cooling tower installed at grade level. It looked strangely out of place, so I took a closer look. Now, Whitney Houston said, and most would agree “I believe that children are our future.” However, the installation of this cooling tower may not support that statement. It has been installed at grade level adjacent to a children’s playground.
Before we go into why this is not safe and could be dangerous to the health of children that use this playground, let’s look at how this HVAC equipment works.
Cooling towers dissipate and remove heat from water-cooled refrigeration and air conditioning systems, such as chillers. Basically, what this means is that when chilled water passes through the air conditioning unit in the space being cooled, called the evaporator, directly or indirectly, it picks up the heat from the space. This water which has now increased in temperature needs to be taken outside so it can lose this absorbed heat, and reduce its temperature back to where it can be used again. It’s all a cycle.
This is where the cooling tower comes in. The cooling tower takes this “hot” water from the condenser side of the refrigeration cycle, and exposes it to a very large area that comes in contact with the atmosphere. This process can be done with spray nozzles for the water, and fans move atmospheric air through the spraying water.
When this happens, some of the water coming in contact with the air uses some of the previously absorbed heat energy, to change state from liquid to vapor. This leaves the water cooler and the air warmer. The heat that is exchanged and used to bring about this change of state is called the heat of vaporization.
Okay, so what does this have to do with the safety and wellbeing of those children? Well, the water vapor produced and atomized water from the spray is released into the ambient air surrounding the cooling tower, and it usually has the ideal temperature range for Legionnaires disease bacteria growth, 20°-50°C (68°-122°F). Also a small pool of water collects at the bottom of the cooling tower, that’s ideal for bacterial growth. And, air blowing over this pool of water adds to the water vapor being released.
Below is a schematic picture of this type of cooling tower, called a blow through type.
Lastly, the water passing through the cooling tower is chemically treated. And, you guessed it. Those chemicals also get released into the atmosphere.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia — lung inflammation usually caused by infection. Legionnaires' disease is caused by a bacterium known as legionella. Most people get Legionnaires' disease from inhaling the bacteria. The legionella bacterium also causes Pontiac fever, a milder illness resembling the flu. Separately or together, the two illnesses are sometimes called legionellosis. Pontiac fever usually clears on its own, but untreated Legionnaires' disease can be fatal.
Legionnaires' disease acquired its name in July 1976, when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among people attending a convention of the American Legion at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. Of the 182 reported cases, mostly men, 29 died. On January 18, 1977, the causative agent was identified as a previously unknown strain of bacteria, subsequently named Legionella, and the species that caused the outbreak was named Legionella pneumophila.
Good maintenance is necessary, both to control the growth of the Legionnaire’s bacteria and for effective operation of the cooling tower. However, no offense to custodial staff and building maintenance crews, but engineers do not design based on the reliability and competence of the building staff. It’s the engineer’s responsibility to ensure system designed work nominally, without the active participation of third parties.
This is the main reason cooling towers are installed well above grade, and away from the fresh air intakes of building systems, including that of the adjacent buildings.
In general, factors in locating cooling towers are as follows (1) structural support requirements, (2) installation accessibility (3) local codes and ordinances, (4) cost of bringing auxiliary services to the cooling tower, and (5) architectural compatibility.
The first item that guides the engineer’s decision of where to place the cooling tower, safely, is item #3.
So what does the building code have to say?
Based on the location in Delaware of this cooling tower, the 2012 International Code Council Building Codes will govern its installation.
908.3 Location. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers and fluid coolers shall be located to prevent the discharge vapor plumes from entering occupied spaces. Plume discharges shall be not less than 5 feet above or 20 feet away from any ventilation inlet to a building. Location on the property shall be as required for buildings in accordance with the International Building Code.
So it’s not immediately clear, from the code, how to treat the cooling tower if it is installed on grade within the property lot line. It requires digging much further into the general section of the International Building Code, to figure out that last cryptic line “Location on the property shall be as required for buildings in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC).” The above section is from the Mechanical Code section of the IBC.
Not casting aspersions at the design engineer here, but since the code was not clear on what to do when the cooling tower is installed outside or near the property lot line, it seems they simple went ahead and placed it there. Afterall, it does not appear to be against the code. Even if it was flagged by the building official of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), they can’t really say it is against the code. To be fair, the playground could have been installed after the installation of the cooling tower. And, the architect who designed the playground can't be expected to know the intricacies of a cooling tower, to know not to install a playground there.
New York City is known to have one of the most stringent and comprehensive building codes in the country (outside California – arguably). The 2008 New York City Building Code, is also based on the IBC, except it is amended by the New York City Building Department. So let’s look at what the New York City Building Code says.
908.3.2 Outside. Cooling towers shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. Exception: Fill and drift eliminators may be made of limited combustibility materials provided all the following conditions are met: 1. The cooling tower is located on a building in construction group 1-A or 1-B of the New York City Building Code. 2. The cooling tower, fill and drift eliminators are located at least 30 feet (9144 mm) away from windows or fresh air intakes which are at an elevation above the roof on which the cooling tower is located, whether in the same building or in an adjoining building. 3. The cooling tower is located not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from the lot line.
So, clearly the code officials in New York City caught this oversight in the IBC and amended it as required, so that the cooling tower cannot be installed less than 15’ from the lot line of the property. If this installation were in New York, it would be against the code and would have to be moved.
New York City moved unto the IBC codes in 2008. Before that, New York City had its own code, the 1968 New York City Building Code. This old code played a crucial role in ensuring the adoption of the IBC codes did not create lapses and gaps in stringency. So what did the 1968 building code say about the installation of cooling towers.
Therefore, the code officials in New York City had a precedence on which their amendment of the IBC are based. The officials in Delaware had no such luck.
So, "what about the children?"
Please send us your comment and/or inquiries.

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Partners and staff work together to support a range of charitable organisations. In addition to making donations from our own charitable trust we encourage active involvement through a range of fund raising activities and lawyers working in a pro bono capacity.
The Forsters Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity set up by the partners in 1998. The partners make annual contributions to the charity to enable it to respond to appeals (very often for sponsorship) from clients and contacts of the firm and from members of staff. The trust also makes grants to charities which are themselves clients of the firm.
Over the years the Forsters Charitable Trust has been able to support a wide range of charities with donations from a few hundred pounds to much more substantial sums. By doing this the partners are also able to support the funding raising efforts of the staff for Centrepoint and for the staff charity selected annually.
Forsters partners and staff are engaged in a variety of pro bono activities that benefit our local and wider communities. We use and apply our legal expertise to assist small charities with issues such as lease negotiations and advice on administrative responsibilities.
We also encourage partners and staff to give their time to projects for individual charities that they wish to support. Many lawyers share their expertise by volunteering at legal advice centres.
Across the firm staff are encouraged to participate in a reading scheme at local schools which helps children improve their literacy skills and confidence.
"The instructions are very clear. They know exactly what they want and are good at doing things to make it work on my end. They are very easy-going, easy to work with and personable."


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Vanda Coatings are specialists in on site spraying and offer our electrostatic painting service throughout Tamworth.
We have teams of specialist shop sprayers that cover Tamworth. They can work outside of normal working hours, so that there is no disruption to business. We specialise in the on site spraying of shop fronts, roller shutters and signage as well as interior fixtures and fittings.
Cladding on industrial units can get weathered and the existing coating can deteriorate if left untreated. Vanda Coatings cladding sprayers can attend site and re-coat existing Plastisol, Kingspan and PVF2 panels around Tamworth.
Vanda Coatings are the UK specialists in on site electrostatic painting. This process allows us to spray paint in live environments without overspray onto surrounding objects. We have teams that cover the Tamworth area.
Our trained ceiling sprayers can re-coat existing suspended ceiling tiles. Both mineral fibre and metal pan type tiles can be sprayed in situ at retail and office environments around the Tamworth area.


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Barclays is now accepting buy to let applications from first-time buyers and non-owner occupiers. In a note to brokers, Barclays has said it will lend to first-time buyers providing the subject property will be let out to a tenant and that it will not be lived in by the borrower or a family member.
The bank says the change offers an "alternative way of helping first time buyers get onto the property ladder".
One type of borrower Barlcays expects to see interest from is young professionals renting in an area with higher than average house prices, who could purchase a property to rent out as an investment in a more affordable part of the UK, without having to relocate themselves. The change also gives non-owner occupiers, who might be looking to remortgage an existing investment property, access to Barclays' buy to let product range.
Meanwhile Coventry for Intermediaries has cut rates on its two-year fixed buy to let range by 0.20 per cent, with prices now starting from 1.49 per cent. The range now includes rates from 1.49 per cent at 50 per cent LTV, a £1,999 fee and early repayment charges. It also has a product with a rate of 2.05 per cent at 75 per cent LTV, also with a £1,999 fee.
Early repayment charges of 2 per cent apply until 30 April 2019, then 1 per cent until 30 April 2020.

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Actor Roger Moore, the new James Bond, reading the Gazette during a break in filming the latest film, Live and Let Die in 1973.
Look closely at today’s wonderful photo and you will see that former Saint (Simon Templar) and James Bond star Roger Moore is happily flicking through the pages of the Shields Gazette.
It was taken in August 1973, when the star was enjoying a well-earned break during the filming of the latest 007 movie, Live and Let Die.
Winston Churchill leaving the Civic Hall with Mrs. Churchill in 1945.
When posted online, the photo prompted the question as to why the debonair actor would have been reading a daily newspaper from the North East?
Well, don’t tell anyone, but similar pictures appeared at the time, showing Mr Moore reading other local titles, including the Hartlepool Mail – part of a publicity initiative that certainly got readers talking.
Meanwhile, today marks the birthday of a man voted recently as the “greatest Britain of all time” – Sir Winston Churchill.
Born at Blenheim, in Oxfordshire, in 1874, Churchill is best remembered as the Prime Minister who led Britain through much of the war against Germany.
Through his “bulldog” spirit and rousing rhetoric, he helped the Allies defeat Hitler’s Axis powers, and free the world from Nazi tyranny.
Despite being a controversial and, among some, a disliked member of the aristocracy, Churchill remains an enigmatic character who helped to shape the destiny of this country of ours.
So I was delighted to take up an invitation to visit Blenheim Palace (a World Heritage site), during a recent visit south. And what a fascinating place it is too.
Set in extensive grounds, the palace is a treasure trove of historical artefacts and artworks that offer visitors a glimpse of the wealth and privilege of the landed classes.
For anyone interested in the past, or simply curious about the Churchill/Spencer family, there are exhibitions aplenty to educate and enjoy.
So if you’re planning a trip to Oxford or nearby, make sure you spend a day at Blenheim, it really is worth a visit.
A week ago today, we featured a photo, taken in March 1964, showing crowds awaiting the arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh at the South Shields Marine and Technical College.
As a result, Tim Hudson got in touch to say: “I was in the new gym at the Marine School in 1964 when the Duke came in and looked around.
“I was just completing an engineer apprenticeship with a British shipping company. If I remember correctly the new planetarium was installed and opened about this time.
“Also, I remember well, in early 60s, the building and opening of the Red Duster and White Ensign pubs, both Newcastle houses.
Please get in touch with your memories; they can be of anything at all.
You can write to me, email me on peter.french@jpimedia.co.uk or phone me on 0191 501 7476.


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Dextrostat is a brand name for a tablet form of dextroamphetamine, a stimulant drug that works by changing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain responsible for stimulation and enhancing their effects. It is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
As Dextrostat will keep you awake, suppress your appetite, and make you more focused and alert, the medication is often abused for weight loss and performance enhancement. When the pills are crushed and snorted, or mixed with water and injected, Dextrostat may also cause euphoria.
If you or someone you love is addicted to Dextrostat, call 800 774 5796 now to find the best form of substance abuse treatment for your needs.
People you would never expect, like professors or athletes, have been known to abuse Dextrostat, most likely assuming its safe because it’s a prescription drug. Sadly, by the time they develop side effects and health complications that prove how dangerous the drug can be, it’s probably too late; they are already addicted.
The initial good feelings caused by Dextrostat can rapidly shift into negative and unpleasant feelings. Long-term users of Dextrostat often experience dysthymia, an affective disorder which features a chronically depressed and/or irritable mood.
Violent and erratic behavior is also common among chronic abusers of amphetamines.
If you or someone you love has a problem with Dextrostat, please call 800 774 5796 today, and let us connect you to the help you need.
Abusing Dextrostat will make you sleep less and lose your appetite. Continued abuse can lead to malnutrition and extreme weight loss. Abuse will raise your heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature to potentially dangerous levels, leading to cardiovascular problems, including stroke.
Repeated abuse of the drug can lead to feelings of hostility and paranoia. Dextrostat abuse can also cause depression. Ironically, it does so for the same reason that it causes euphoria.
When you snort, inject, or take high doses of Dextrostat, you experience bliss from an unnatural release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Over time, your body and brain become accustomed to the drug’s effects, which leads to tolerance. Tolerance is not only a warning sign because it forces you to take higher doses of the drug, but also because of what tolerance means—the reasons behind it.
Basically, taking drugs becomes not just about getting high, but about self-medicating drug-induced depression. But enjoying anything at all at this point requires you to consume increasingly unsafe levels of drugs. This can easily lead to overdose.
Tiredness or weakness is a warning sing of Dextrostat overdose.
If you or a loved one is at risk due to an addiction to Dextrostat, call 800 774 5796 now. Our treatment advisors will help you choose the right form of substance abuse care for you.
What type of person do you imagine being an amphetamine addict?
Maybe you imagine high school and college students cramming for finals, then being unable to stop taking the drug once the semester ends. Maybe you picture skinny people with bad teeth living on the streets. Both of these images can be true.
But more and more frequently these days, amphetamine drugs like Dextrostat are being abused by adult professionals who use it as a cognitive enhancer, hoping to improve their effectiveness at work, in academic pursuits, or as a performer or entertainer. They may not take the medication in high doses, but they are “treating” a condition they don’t have, which is very dangerous.
Studies have shown that some cognitive changes occur in ADHD individuals who take drugs like Dextrostat, but these are merely counteracting the abnormalities in brain function that led to their diagnosis. The effect of the same drugs on a non-ADHD brain may create changes that lead to decreased cognition and reduced neurotransmitter efficacy. It has also been shown that users without ADHD are far more likely to become addicted to prescription stimulants than individuals with ADHD.
These side effects only get worse as tolerance causes you to increase your dosage, which will worsen your dopamine crash as the drug wears off, which will promote continued abuse, tolerance and increased risk of overdose in a deadly cycle.
Am I Addicted to Dextrostat?
Do I abuse Dextrostat every day?
Do I ever experience side effects or withdrawal symptoms such as those listed above?
Do I feel like I can’t have fun, be normal, or complete everyday tasks without Dextrostat?
Do I need more and more Dextrostat each time I abuse the drug in order to feel its effects?
Despite these problems, do I feel unable to stop using Dextrostat on my own?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may be in need of professional substance abuse help. Please call 800 774 5796 now, and let us connect you to a quality treatment provider.
Begin your recovery with professional Dextrostat addiction treatment today!
You may feel trapped by your addiction, but there is hope. Quality, affordable drug addiction treatment programs are available everywhere—all you have to do is ask for help.
To conquer your addiction, you must first stop using drugs. This means detoxification.
While there are no government-approved drugs that can counteract or alleviate the symptoms caused by Dextrostat withdrawal, detoxing in a rehab center under the care of medical professionals will ensure that you detox safely, with as little discomfort as possible.
Once your brain and body have been cleared of drugs, it is time to heal the damage addiction has done, and treat the issues that may have prompted you to start using drugs in the first place.
Good health habits: An addiction to stimulant drugs like Dextrostat can cause changes to your body and brain chemistry that need to be repaired before you can feel good living a life without drugs. Once that damage is healed, you will be able to learn how to be happier sober than you were as an addict. But for this to occur, you need to develop good health habits, such as better nutrition, regular exercise, and quality sleep.
Talk Therapy: Individual, Group and Family Counseling are invaluable ways to address mental health issues, resolve interpersonal conflicts, teach more effective communication, and learn new patterns of thinking and behavior that will support your continued recovery.
Please call 800 774 5796 today. We have the resources to direct you to the best substance abuse treatment to help you change your life.


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"This document describes the implementation principles and application scenarios of theHyperVault feature. Also, it explains how to configure and manage HyperVault."
What Can I Do If the Data Accessed Using CIFS Sharing Is Not the Latest?
How Does HyperVault Implement Load Balancing for Remote Links?
This document decribes the HyperVault feature provided by OceanStor 18500 V3/18800 V3 storage system in terms of working principles, application scenarios, and management operations.
Optimized descriptions about hot spare policy.
Added the description about how to create remote file systems.
Optimized the configuration process contents.
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text: Fujicure 4233 is a low viscosity, modified cycloaliphatic polyamine curing agent in a light yellow-colored liquid form. This product has a viscosity of 650-900 mPa.s and a specific gravity of 0.95. Fujicure 4233 is most commonly used in coating formulation applications.


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The fi-7030 is the perfect entry model for your professional scanning needs. Designed to be fast, reliable, and compact, the fi-7030 handles a wide range of documents for mixed batch scanning.
Fujitsu is the world's leading document imaging provider, with a comprehensive scanning portfolio to meet both your business and home office needs. Make paperwork easier to manage with Fujitsu scanners.
The fi-7030 handles the scanning of a wide range of documents of varying sizes and thickness, including ID/credit cards and extra long documents of up to 16 feet in length.
PaperStream IP prepares digitized data for subsequent processing such as OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and connects with common scanning applications via either the TWAIN or ISIS interface.
TWAIN/ISIS drivers allow for seamless integration with any of your existing software applications, including Quickbooks and more.
The reliable feeding mechanism includes ultrasonic sensors and a newly designed skew-protection mechanism which protects even the most delicate documents, whilst brake rollers separate each document to avoid paper jams.
Intelligent scan correction software automatically cleans up your images and improves OCR, even when scanning wrinkled documents, or documents with a background pattern.
PaperStream IP enhances standard TWAIN and ISIS applications by integrating cutting edge image processing technologies, without the need to change or modify any software.
- Blank page removal, auto-rotation, and auto-cropping and deskew allows you to spend less time preparing your paperwork. The scanning application also fills in hole punches, corrects rough edges, and removes small tears.


text: We consider the problem of reliable data estimation in a wireless sensor network. Clients arriving at the network are interested in computing a reliable estimate of an attributed, for instance, temperature, noise level, based on a sufficiently large set of sensor observations. The size of the set of observations must be large enough so that the accuracy of the estimate is below a targeted threshold. The sensors broadcast their observations. Sensor broadcasting allows, for instance, multiple applications to access simultaneously the sensed data. We consider centralized and decentralized broadcasting schedules. Exact expressions are provided for the performance of the system, i.e. the expected time the clients wait at the sensor network to retrieve a reliable estimate, the expected number of clients in the system and the expected length of the busy period.


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Claudius Eisenberg is concerned with all legal issues relating to product development and sales and related topics. This includes the planning, design, manufacture, and sales of both traditional and high-tech products, modern service performance techniques, construction work, and the interface with the corporate organization.
In addition, he regularly trains staff at renowned companies on the topics of product safety and product liability.
In 2008/2009, he worked as a legal advisor during the German-Chinese rule of law dialogue administered by the GIZ in Beijing and has advised various agencies of the Chinese government on rule of law compliance issues.
Claudius Eisenberg furthermore was appointed Professor of Business Law at Pforzheim University and was for many years the data protection officer of the university. In the medical devices field, he has acquired the TÜV-Süd certificate in “Manager Regulatory Affairs International”.
He is the author of several books and magazine articles on various legal issues relating to product and building law and appears regularly as a speaker at conferences and seminars.


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We have plenty of items for your collection.
We can custom make items to your specs.
Bring the past to life with quality custom-produced prehistoric tools and artifacts. Our hand-made authentic items are inspired by actual artifacts and extensive research. Formed by two seasoned professionals, Tools From The Earth addresses the need to humanize the archaeological record and help museums, educators and collectors connect people of the past with the present.
Looking for new ways to engage your audience?
Looking for new interpretive ideas for your exhibits?
Looking for something new to offer in your gift shop?
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All of our products are strong, robust, highly durable and beautifully finished. Available in either Rustic brown or Light Green finish. Free from rot and fungal attack for up to 15 years. All of our timber is sourced from responsibly managed forests. Various sizes available. This item is delivered flat pack and only requires a screw driver to assemble. (Preferably a battery screw driver) Easy Assembly.
Standard delivery is to mainland England and Wales only. If you require delivery to Scotland, the following postcodes will incur an additional £25.00 surcharge, one of our office staff will contact you for the additional payment once your order has been processed. AB31 – 56, FK 19 – 21, Any IV postcode, KW 1 – 14, PA 21 – 40 and PH 8, 9, 15 – 40, 49 – 51.
In addition, delivery to the following postcodes will be charged at a higher rate and we strongly recommend that you contact us prior to ordering: IM1 – 9, PO30 – 41, ZE, KW, HS, BT, TR21 – 25, EX39, KA27 – 28, PO boxes, BFPO. We aim to deliver in 1 week, but please allow up to 10 working days during our busiest periods.
Constructed from heavy duty 3 x 3 posts, thick slated timber and featheredge board.
Elevated base to reduce the risk of ground damp.

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A restaurant owned by locals. The restaurant name comes from “Wee” as a community, as well as the name of one of the founders whose name is Huy (pronounced “Wee”). Try their famous Wee-Man Burger, with Wee’s signature jalapeno bacon.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a relaxed atmosphere. Garden patio is also pet friendly!
Tuesday-Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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a) President Obama "was heard on an open mic telling an official at an event last year that it was Michelle Obama who 'scared' him into quitting smoking. A smiling Obama said at the time, 'I haven't had a cigarette in six years … that's because I'm scared of my wife.'"
b) Mr. Obama told Billy Joel when the singer visited the White House last year, "I'm going out on the North Portico to have a smoke. Do you want to come with me?"
I don't mind if Mr. Obama smokes, but it does seem a bit strange that he'd be trying to convey the public impression that he's more scared of his wife than he actually (apparently) is.


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Rotisserie chicken recipe. The perfect campground meal.
You must try this rotisserie chicken recipe. For a camping trip meal you and your guests will never forget you really need to give this a go.
So you are planning a weekend camping trip to the campground at the lake or you are staying at home this weekend, either way this is a tasty and easy rotisserie chicken recipes.
Preheat the grille until it is 500 F. Season the inside of the chicken with the pinch of salt. When the heat is at 500F place the rotisserie with the chicken on it on the grille and cook it for 10 minutes.
During this time, in a bowl mix the butter or oil, the salt and pepper and paprika. Once the 10 minutes are up turn down the heat to medium or 325F and baste with the mixture. Baste every 20 minutes. You need to cook it until the temperature reaches 180F inside the thigh. Check it with the meat thermometer.
It is very important to let it stand once it is done for at least 20 minutes. This will allow the juices to equally spread properly within the chicken. This is a wonderful Rotisserie chicken recipes.
Now here is a recipe that you can cook at home or in a BBQ grille at home or at the campground.
Use two bowls. In one mix the salt, pepper, and cheese. In the other bowl beat the egg thoroughly. Dip the chicken in the egg. Roll it in the cheese. Place the legs in a pan and bake them for 45 minutes at 400F or until nicely brown.
You might want to spice things up by adding a little garlic powder and onion powder and a little flour with the cheese. You can put the dry ingredients in a ziplock bag and then add the egged chicken and shake it well.
Here’s a tip. Sometimes the chicken may not have been drained of blood when you buy it. Try this. Soak the chicken in ¼ cup of salt for at least an hour and this should draw it out. Here is a nice spicy chicken and chili pepper combo that blends well with a creamy soup mixture that will delight your taste buds when rolled up in flour tortillas and baked with a nice creamy cheese on top. Easy and fun chicken recipe.
In a medium saucepan melt the margarine over medium heat and add onion and chili powder. Sauté until tender. Stir in the chicken, chili peppers and two tablespoons of the soup mixture. Cook and stir until heated thoroughly.
In a 9X13 inch baking dish spread 1/5 cup of the soup mixture and spoon ¼ cup of the chicken mixture along the center of each tortilla. After rolling up the tortillas place them seam side down in the baking dish. Ease the remaining soup mixture around and on top and sprinkle with the cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 F until lightly browned and bubbly.
We never did find a baked chicken rice recipe but we tried quick shredded chicken recipes and they were great. Nice consistency. You only need to look up boneless chicken breast recipe on the internet to see just how many different recipes there are out there. One of the best fried chicken recipe you will find is churches chicken. You should get there to the outlet early in the day as they make the chicken quite awhile before hand. I personally find the Indian chicken recipes are a little too spicy for my taste.


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Having problems with your HP Pavilion dv6000t Notebook ?
You neen to check your flex video cable, if the laptop turns white your inverter and backlight are working well, also your cable is connected to your MoBo, but if show no graphics maybe your flex cable are disconnected from your lcd, or need to be replaced. you need to remove your lcd back bezel to see if your flex are inserted in your lcd. This will solve your problem.
The LCD screen on my Hewlett Packard Pavilion has gone scratchy. In areas that should be white there are horizontal cyan lines. To the right of words and other things there are places that are white and cyan horizontal lines that are always moving. It is very scratchy and distracting and has ruined the resolution on the screen. Can someone tell me what it is and if it is fixable?
When I power on my computer my monitor screen goes a solid whitish gray. worked fine yesterday, and then today nothing.
Acer 3680 powers on, displays acer screen, and then fades to black, can faintly see that image is there. tried external monitor, same result. dismantled checked all connections. what next?


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Available in sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles, the Mercedes-AMG C63 and AMG ‘light’ C43 pander to all lifestyles. Beneath the hood of the C43 resides a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 with 362hp, whilst the C63 gets a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 469hp as standard, and 503hp in C63 S trim. The C63 gets traditional rear-wheel drive, through a 7-speed automatic, whilst the C43 gets all-wheel drive and a 9-speed auto. An optional driver assistance package adds important safety features like Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, and DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist.
Forget SUVs – if you want performance and practicality, then Mercedes-AMG has the only vehicle you should be looking at. Based on the all-new Mercedes-AMG E63 sedan, the AMG E63 Wagon is only available in S trim and packs all 603 horsepower, all the turbocharged fury, all the all-wheel drive control, and SUV levels of storage space into one lightning fast family shuttle. The Audi RS6 no longer has the performance wagon realm to themselves, now, and with this they may be relegated to the shadows entirely. The phrase may be overused, but it’s never been truer – honey, the kids will never be late for school again!
But it’s the cargo space available that makes the E63 S Wagon so special. Not only is there a standard 35 cubic feet behind the rear seats, and the 40/20/40 split seas can fold flat to enhance that to 64 cavernous cubes.
An AMG with all-wheel drive isn’t a foreign concept after the CLA45 launched, but one with this much power is. However, it’s a trick all-wheel drive system like the new M5’s that grants rear-drive dynamics with all-wheel control when it matters. The rear-biased system provides a handling balance of neutral that borders on oversteer, and has a trick ‘drift mode’ that disengages the front drive shafts entirely to route all power to the rear tires – or rather what’s left of them.
With AMG tuned adaptive suspension, the ride can be incredibly firm in sportier modes. It’s true that on rough roads the ride will deal out chiropractor’s appointments regularly in Sport and Sport+, so it’s best to use Comfort on a daily basis. But even in its softest mode, on 20-inch standard wheels the ride is a bit jarring and underdamped. The suspension is sprung soft enough, but the dampers fail to filter out secondary jitters.
In wagon format, much like the sedan, the E63 only arrives in S trim. That gives it outputs of a full 603hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, routed to 4MATIC all-wheel drive by a 9-speed automatic transmission. The 4.0-liter V8 under the hood features two turbochargers mounted ‘hot inside the vee’ to provide the most lag free turbo experience around. Performance is simply astonishing – 0-60mph takes just 3.3 seconds, before reaching a limited top speed of 186 mph. The AMG soundtrack doesn’t get muted either – the V8 still roaring as the revs climb and barking as the gears change.
The E63 S Wagon features the Premium 1 Package as standard, incorporating parking pilot, a rear-view camera, blind spot assist, rear cross traffic alert, heated front seats, electronic closing trunk, Burmeister surround sound, and wireless device charging. The optional AMG Premium package adds a heads-up display and surround view camera, as well as further enhancements to safety systems such as active blind spot assist, active steering assist, lane change assist, and emergency stop assist. The E Class wagon scored a best possible 5 out of 5 stars in all NHTSA tests and full marks overall.
Move over Audi, there’s a new fast wagon in town and it’s beaten you at your own game. The AMG E63 S Wagon is supercar fast, packed with safety features, and features massive practicality. You most certainly can’t ask for more than that in one package.
Now the entire C-Class lineup has been fully updated.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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From the comfort of your couch, maybe via a tablet in hand, you can now turn on and off a data center generator that could be as large as a house.
This capability isn't really surprising. Remote access to data center functions, including server and network operations, are now routine in many facilities. Anyone using a cloud service to manage environments is doing it remotely.
But the ability to remotely manage critical power systems at data centers using megabytes of power -- and to also back those systems up with massive generators -- still makes some people uncomfortable. They see the capability as a potential security risk.
Emerson Network Power has taken consumer-like capabilities, touch screens and support for multiple devices and made it part of its Asco Powerquest, a power monitoring, control and reporting system.
What were once hardwired connections in a control panel have now been made digital with a touchscreen. The system, on display at a recent Afcom data center conference in Las Vegas, offers a system overview, with primary colors used to indicate the system status.
These power systems can be turned on and off over the Internet, a capability being driven, in part, by changes in the National Electrical Code. Those changes require generator testing for industries that provide critical services, said Bhavesh Patel, the director of marketing for the Asco line.
The users of these systems often conduct generator tests off hours, and have generation systems scattered in multiple facilities, said Patel.
"The hospital industry needed this because they don't have the people to conduct those tests overnight or on the weekend, which is the most preferred time," said Patel.
Even so, Philip Berman, who heads the data center practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a former CIO, isn't comfortable with remote management over the Internet. "I err on the side of reducing risk," he said. "I would much rather have a pair of smart hands on the ground."
Yves Carriere, a data center manager for a facility he didn't want named, was blunt: "If you can remotely shut it down, that means that somebody can hack into your system."
Neither Carriere nor Berman ruled out the use of remote management, but said they would need convincing of its security.
Patel cited things like the ATM infrastructure, which already runs off the Internet, and even remote surgery as evidence that a high level of trust can be created for even the most critical systems.
Patel pointed to the use of 128-bit encryption, and said a user's device has to have software installed on it as the first level of authentication.
Remote monitoring of critical systems, however, is an easy sell.
Keith Chapman, manager of network architecture and security at Stewart & Stevenson, which makes oil and gas field equipment, runs a small data center -- and remote control of critical power systems isn't something he needs. But being able to monitor operations is a different story.
Two years ago, his data center got a tool that can remotely notify him when its generator turns on, or if battery or fuel supplies are low. He can even check fuel levels. The messages are sent via email and it's made a big difference in operations, said Chapman.
Previously, the building security guard would call during off-hours to tell him the building generator was running. Until that monitoring system was put in place, "I couldn't tell," said Chapman.


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Finding a removals company in Cambridge is actually very simple. There are numerous businesses that offer these services. They will have the trucks, employees, and the experience to do this properly. You will need to get quotes from several of them so you can make your choice. You might be looking for a man with a van Cambridge company that can help you with a small job. They will take care of every aspect of your move. To get a quote from these companies, you can contact them by phone, or by email. Here are the parameters to consider before making your final selection.
The first thing to consider is the price. You need to know that you are getting a very good deal. There will likely be two or three of these companies that are offering reasonable prices. Second, consider the experience of the company. This is typically in relation to how long they have been providing these services. Finally, find out if they will have the time to help you on the day that you need them. All of these factors need to coordinate, leading you to the best man with a van Cambridge business.
You can easily reserve their services by contacting these companies, getting quotes, and making your decision. It is very important to contact them weeks before you need to move. Due to how busy they can be, there is a high probability that they may not be available on that particular date. The earlier that you call them, and get this information, the more likely it is that they will be able to help you out. Using these tips it will be easy to find a company in Cambridge that will help you get to your new location.


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Guys, if you’re thinking about embarking upon a quest to continuously impress your wife, keep this in mind – the first time you do something, it’s impressive. After that, it’s expected. Not fair, right? But are you impressed every time your wife does something for you? So why should guys need a pat on the back?
That said, I’ve been making a list of household-related activities I’m really good at or do regularly and the list of things I want to get better at. I’ll plan to revisit this list to see how I’ve been doing.
Washing dishes (ie. loading the dishwasher) when I don’t cook.
Baking chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake and Nanaimo bars.
Generally doing things a little slower and a little better, like hanging my shirts up straight.


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Welcome to your “HOME” Page!
Thank you for visiting our website! Whether you’re buying or selling, you’ll find everything you need to get started. From this site, you’ll be able to view our available listings, learn more about the Tyler area, and get information on local business.

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The vault reached up beyond sight in the gloom. Slanting shafts of light alive with dancing dust-motes lent it a spectral grandeur which outshone even the darkly clustered pillars and adorned stonework. In the shadows lay mounds of ancient armour, torn banners, corroded weapons and shattered machines, which gave it the air of some forgotten battlefield. Chaplain Cassius knew better, as did the youthful Sergeant Tortalus who dogged his heavily armoured boot prints as they wound their way to the center of the vault. This detritus of war was a collection of the most valued trophies from uncounted campaigns across the galaxy in the service of the Emperor. They gad been laid here in honour of one of the Chapter’s most sacred relics. It stood proudly at the center of the vault, bathed in a pool of light. A tall banner, intricate beyond measure with victory scrolls and honorific, The Ultramarines isignia formed of glittering gold on a filed of purest, deepest blue. It hung from an adamantium shaft, which was scored and pitted in many places, as though it had been burned by acids.
Cassius turned and fixed the sergeant with a baleful stare. His tough, leathery skin twisted into a network of scars beneath the half-masked of bionics which replaced his right eye and upper jaw as he spoke.
"See here boy, the Banner of Macragge. Touched by the Emperor’s own hand when he presented it to our Primarch Roboute Guilliman at the beginning of the Great crusade. A magical thing is it not? We Ultramarines have preserved it for ten millennia through fire and war and decimation, each generation passing it on to the next as a burning torch of our love for the immortal Emperor who made us. It has languished in dull stasis chambers and flown beneath the suns of a thousand alien worlds. It has flown her on Macragge itself, whenever the whole Chapter is gathered together and it has been carried forth whenever our brethren have fought as one against the direst of foes.
It has said to be made of a stuff known only to the ancients; light as silk bus strong as steel, flame cannot burn it and where it is rent asunder it re-spins itself as perfect as the day it was first made. It is marked with the names of all seventy Chapter masters; beginning with Guilliman and ending with young Calgar, it carries an honorific for each Victorix Maxima of the Chapter which has been declared at the Imperial palace on sacred Terra. I myself have had the honour of being present at nine of those victories at once great and terrible times which I shall carry with me to the end of my days. I was there when we raised I over the ruins of Corinth, I was there when we carried it aboard our ships at the Battle of Macragge"
Tortalus stiffened slightly at the name. No Ultramarine would not have done so. The Battle of Macragge was both the Chapter’s greatest victory and its most terrible lost. The Ultramarines home world had been save and the Tyranids defeated but at such a cost that it had taken over two centuries for the Chapter to fully recover. Cassius let sink in for a moment before continuing.
"After Macragge, young Calgar declared that the Banner would not be carried forth again until we had rebuilt our strength, until we were a whole Chapter again. It has taken us two centuries to bring the 1st Company back to full strength after it sacrifices at Macragge. Only now does our Chapter Master believe that we are fit to carry the Banner of Macragge once more"
The old Chaplain turned, went down upon one armoured knee and intoned a brief prayer before reverently touching the pitted banner shaft.
"You know what it is to carry this banner in war. You become the vessel of all of us, the symbol of our unity and strength. You know the vows and oaths, the words of what it is to be the Ancient, the bearer of the battle standard of the Ultramarines. But do you know the reality of it? See here"
Cassius drew out the shaft of the banner from the hole it rested and showed it to the young Space Marine.
"You see these bright gouges, that's where Ancient Galatan had his arm shorn of by an Ork Warlord as he fought the breach at Corinth. He picked up the banner with his other hand ant went onward, taking three more mighty wounds to the fore. He did not, would not die until the battle was won and never took a backward step. These burns are from Macragge, when Young Calgar’s barge was boarded by Tyranids and Ancient Helveticus led the counter-assault. He was poisoned and burned to death, but still his grip was so tight that he did not let the banner fall, even in death he did not dishonour his Chapter. Do you understand?"
Sergeant Tortalus eyes were bright with reverence. He nodded once, curtly as if afraid to express himself further. But Cassius had four centuries of experience of reading the hearts of his Brother- Marines, he knew that this Ancient would die defending the banner if necessary, as the others had. He held forward the shaft.
"Bear it with pride Ancient Tortalus, you will take your oaths and carry it before the Chapter at sunset, as the load the ships for war."


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It looks like losing the September 2018 presidential election in Osun state may have paused the “dancing” of Senator Ademola Adeleke but it hasn’t pulled the plug as the the “dancing” senator is back.
The lawmaker who had lost his bid to rule the state under the platform of the Peoples Democracy Party,PDP to the All Progressives Congressional, APC, after being close to snatching victory, had gone underground for a while.
However, a video has emerged of the senator doing what he like, and we thought we should, knowing that you might be wondering where Davido’s uncle has been.
The post Video: “Dancing Senator” Ademola Adeleke back with a bang appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.


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Today, Monday, May 28, 2018, is observed as Memorial Day for Americans. While today is that for me , it is also the day that my daughter becomes just 7 days old. While I remember to observe Memorial Day for those precious lives lost serving in the United States Armed Forces protecting my freedoms, I am also observing a beautiful newborn who has just begun a precious life (outside of the womb that is) all her own. Although I am ever grateful for the men and women who made an ultimate sacrifice for this country, of which I am a proud citizen of, I am even more so grateful that my Creator desired to bless me with this little bundle of joy.
You see, she is a reminder of how my plans mean nothing when in comparison to the Will of God.
Years ago, I had made a few decisions, quietly to myself, concerning how my life would end up. I had determined to not get married, never have kids, and especially never have 2 kids. Older people, with a bit more wisdom under their belt, would lovingly lean over to me and say things like: “If you want to make God laugh, then tell Him your plans.” However, I would typically dismiss this little proverb as a joke or an old wives’ tale. Seriously, I thought that God knew my plans regardless of me saying it out loud. Plus, would God find my ideas that amusing?
I doubted it. Still do to some degree. I don’t see Him as a Person that would casually laugh at my personal goals, no matter how foolish they are. At the same time, God gave laughter to His creation, which would make it, at least, possible (maybe plausible) that this physical way of showing joy or happiness is a part of His Being as well. It is, possibly, not foreign to Him.
Nevertheless, I took in what they said in one ear, then let it drift right out of my other ear (and mind) as I left their presence. Not knowing that God would surely be revealing to me His plans for my life in due time.
In His Way and Will, God has an amazing way to extend to His child an unspeakable joy that they did not even think possible. And, since I did not think of having a family as providing anything close to joy, I did not seek it out for my own life’s journey.
Where I had determined one way of life, He guaranteed something wholly different than what my mind could have ever calculated. My second bundle of joy has reminded me that God’s Way is always Right, even when it seems wrong. God’s Way does bring joy, even while it allows for pain. He may not completely eradicate darkness from any individual’s existence (whether it comes in the form of the inability to pay off debt or bills on time, constant illness, etc.); however, He, as only He can, provides His Light, His Joy, and His Hand for those difficult times and events He allows us to face.
Well, that is my desire too: to do God’s Will. Simultaneously, I find it quite interesting that even when I am not onboard with His Will, He moves forward with it and I end up being thankful for His Will and disgusted with my own plans.
His Will had my family. How could I have ever thought that an existence without them would be worth having?
Thank God that He does not bless foolishness, but He, possibly, allows for it. My foolishness, and your foolishness, will not thwart His plans.
On another note, I am also reminded of how a lover of the Lord should go about facing pain in this life. Dr. Karen Swallow Prior, a Liberty University professor and an author of works, such as Booked and Fierce Convictions, was hit by a bus while in Nashville recently. She received broken ribs and a collapsed lung, while still doing her best to joke with friends and supporters about her situation.
Sometimes, one may ask why would such a godly woman have to experience such a painful ordeal. We (or she) may never receive that answer in this life. Nevertheless, Prior gives an example of how the Christian can still choose to put their best foot forward, all for community support, and love her Lord, even in the face of such a trial.
Even with this painful ordeal that has touched the life of a woman who continues to influence, I am given other reminders: pray without ceasing, love those around you that much more, be a part of a community that will encourage you through trials and tribulations, and remember the God whom you serve.
Life will have its ups and downs, but it is about having the right perspective that will get you through them with unspeakable joy.
Thank you, Dr. Prior, for your example!
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Lexington High School’s Students In Action team recently won a regional community service award for putting others ahead of themselves.
LHS received the Most Outstanding Team award for the Midlands region from the Jefferson Awards Foundation. Students In Action members focused all year on serving people in three groups — new students to LHS; military families and deployed soldiers from Lexington; and cancer patients and families in Lexington.
Students In Action is a nationwide program that strives to develop high school students into community leaders. The LHS team currently has 19 core officers and 32 extended members.
After submitting a written portfolio of their work, students gave an 8-minute presentation to a panel of judges and completed a rigorous question-and-answer session. Their combined score on the written portfolio and the presentation made them a state semifinalist representing the Midlands. Though LHS did not win at the state level, they did receive a gold-level banner.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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You prefer a simple look but still want a classy appearance. If this is your kind of style, then the Neutral Ground Collection is the perfect one for you. These items highlight simple colors that exquisitely complement each other to create a comfortable and timeless space.
Pair a champagne-colored bedding with subtle, pastel-colored sheets and ivory curtains. From there, complete the look with a tufted storage bench and modern metallic vases. Lastly, try adding a simple lighting fixture to not only illuminate the space, but to also add another element that will tie the space together. These last minute touches will add a stunning finish to the room and will take your home decor to the next level.


text: Your hands will thank you and your pet will look great after grooming with the Andis premium shears. These professional grade grooming shears feature soft-grip finger inserts for comfort. The ergonomic, offset handle is designed for all-day use and superior control.