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The 2013 KTM 85SXS includes all of these upgrades, plus a few other performance-enhancing perks. (1) Exhaust. KTM and FMF have joined forces to create a pipe and silencer combo that significantly boosts horsepower. By how much? Sources say that the FMF pipe/silencer pairing adds 1-1/2 horsepower to the package. That’s a significant advantage. ( 2) Ignition. The 85SXS comes with an ignition module that is critical to getting the most out of this powerplant. The module has advanced settings built into it. The timing has been changed, and the rev limiter has been set higher. ( 3) Billet parts. Like the 50SXS and 65SXS, the 85cc version is littered with orange-anodized billet parts. Yes, they increase the bling factor, but they also serve a purpose. The billet ignition cover (which is personalized by KTM when you purchase the bike), the clutch cover and case guard are designed to protect vital areas. ( 4) Holeshot device. There’s a reason every profes- sional racer uses a holeshot device. It works. While unnecessary for concrete starting pads, a holeshot device is a must-have for dirt starts. KTM equips the 85SXS with a very nice PowerParts starting button. ( 5) Graphics. If you’re going to spend an extra $650 on an 85SXS, you want to publicize the fact that you have one of the most sought-after mini bikes made. The sleek, in-mold graphics tell the world that you’re serious about racing—or at least that you’re serious about spending money. Q: CAN THE 2013 KTM 85SXS BE RACED IN THE STOCK CLASS? A: Heavens, yes! Why would KTM go to the trouble of building an extremely limited run of bikes and jump through all those bureaucratic hoops if the 85SXS wasn’t eligible for the Stock class? To meet the homologation requirements, KTM built several hundred of the bikes, many of which sold before they hit showroom floors. The 85SXS is a guaranteed seller because it gives a young rider a significant advantage in the mini wars. AMA rules allow for very few variations to a production motorcycle, but KTM found a way to skirt the issue. The KTM 85SXS can legally be raced in the Stock class with an aftermarket exhaust and advanced ignition. Ingenious. Q: HOW MUCH DOES THE 2013 KTM 85SXS RETAIL FOR? A: Most mini parents won’t think twice about plopping down cold hard cash for a 2013 KTM 85SXS; however, it is far and away the most expensive 85cc two-stroke on the market. It retails for $5999, or $650 more than a standard 2013 KTM 85SX ($5349). Of course, none of KTM’s 85cc offerings are cheap, especially compared to the competition. The next most expensive bike in the class, the Honda CRF150 four-stroke, retails for $4990; the Suzuki RM85 is $4149; the Kawasaki KX85 is $4049; and the Yamaha YZ85 is $3900. Unfortunately, these inexpensive bikes are outdated and desperately need updating. You get what you pay for. Q: CAN ANYONE BUILD HIS OWN KTM 85SXS?
2013 KTM 85SXS: Would you spend an extra $650 on a bike equipped with aftermarket trinkets, yet is eligible for the Stock class? Mini parents are speaking with their wallets, because MXA’s test bike was the very last one available. These things sell like hotcakes.


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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Chapter 21?
Is the Manga going to make new chapters?
I think the manga itself is complete but it's still being translated.
Ruran is right. The 358/2 Days manga has been finished and released as of August 22nd, with the KH2 manga resuming in April 2013. Scanlation groups are currently in progress translating what has already been released.

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text: My twins are 2.5 years old, but still sleep in a crib. We are planning a vacation this summer and are not sure how we will manage their sleeping arrangements. They have outgrown the Pack-n-Play, as they can push it over. What do most parents do in this case? Do we need to purchase rails for the side of the bed so they don’t roll out or have one parent sleep with a twin?

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In addition to the SharePoint patching installation guide that was published by me few days back I’ve come up with a new article that gives a detailed description about what a Cumulative Update is all about and the things you need to know about a CU.
A CU (i.e. Cumulative Update) is a software package which includes fixes for problems with Microsoft products that have been reported by customers to Microsoft support in the form of support cases.
As the name says, the updates/fixes that are included in the package are always Cumulative (meaning, it includes all the new and all previously released fixes (CUs and PUs) since the oldest supported service pack (within the first 12 months after a Service Pack has been released the CU includes also fixes released after the previous service pack).
How often does Microsoft release SharePoint Cumulative Updates?
Microsoft releases Cumulative Updates (CUs) once in every month.
How does Microsoft test Cumulative Updates before deployment?
All Cumulative Updates are tested extensively before each public release. If an issue, such as a regression, is discovered on a CU that could potentially impact the application, the CU will be cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later CU.
Yes. The CU package includes fixes for all the languages. So no matter whatever language you download the CU package on, the fixes/updates in the package will remain the same.
The oldest supported service pack. For instance, all the SharePoint CU‘s post the SP1 release need the SP1 to be installed for SP 2013 .In case of SP 2010, all the CU’s that were released post SP2 need SP2 to be installed first after which you can install those CU’s .
CU’s should only be installed to resolve specific issues fixed with the CUs as mentioned in each CU KB article: “Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problems described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.” Or if advised to install by Microsoft Support.
Impact on future fixes: In general, a CU is not a prerequisite of future CUs and PUs. However this may not be the case always .There has been few scenarios where a CU that was released few months back tends to become a pre-requisite for the later CU’s. So before installing any CU please take a look at the related KB article and make sure you have all the necessary pre-requisites in place.
Installation sequence: Installing the CU doesn’t require any specific order, you can do it on any server in the farm and then go on by installing it on other servers in the farm (meaning you can do it on the WFE server first and then on the APP server). Although it’s ok to go ahead and install the CU in any order on the server based on my experience with installing the CU I would suggest you to do it on the WFE server first. Ensure that the WFE is taken out of the Load balancer pool so that it’s not serving user traffic and then go ahead and install the CU and reboot the server. Once the server comes back online verify whether all the components have been installed correctly under Control Panel and the Central administration site is accessible. This is just to ensure that the installed CU didn’t do any harm to the server. It’s ok to lose a WFE but not a APP server, I hope you’re getting the idea here J .Also by any chance if you’re patching the farm on the business hours (which might ideally not be the case unless it’s a TEST /UAT farm) then make sure that the server on which you’re installing the CU is taken out of the load balancer so that the user traffic doesn’t goes to that server. So, the idea to keep in mind is, do it on the WFE servers first and then on the APP server.
Unlike the CU installation you can’t run the “SharePoint Configuration Wizard” in any order, it must be running on the server which is hosting “Central Administration” site first and then on the WFE and APP servers. It’s a 6-step process which might take an hour at the max (in an ideal scenario) to run and complete. Once it’s completed successfully on the server where CA is hosted, please try opening the CA site and make sure everything looks fine and make sure you’re able to access the SharePoint sites. By any chance if the CA site is not coming up, please stop right there and fix it. Without fixing the CA site issue, please don’t proceed further with running the Configuration wizard on the other servers. This is the basic thumb rule to be followed while patching a SharePoint farm. You need to follow the same procedure for all the servers in the farm.

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This Super Spray-in is an exceptional hair, scalp nourishing treatment. it is rich with organic argan oil, aloe vera, and vitamins. Directions: Spray generous amount onto hair. For dry hair from root to tip. For Normal to Oily hair spray to the last 2 to 6 inches of the hair, covering your tips.
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Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. the postman always rings twice book pdf Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church [Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.
The present course attempts a presentation of the doctrine of the Catholic Church on social issues, with special attention to the economic topics, describing themes, documents and proposals.
The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church is a detailed description of Catholic social teaching developed in 2004 by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church is a must-have resource for leaders of social ministry at the diocesan and parish level as well as those in religious education, schools, and youth and young adult ministry.

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Pioneering was especially hard on women. Author Glendon Swarthout wrote this novel to portray what might happen to women on the prairie who suffered from the loss of their mental faculties, due to the extreme hardships many endured.
In the novel, four women must be transported from Nebraska to Iowa, where a charitable organization would help the women go back to their parents or siblings. The man who volunteers for the job is called the Homesman. In this book, the task of getting a volunteer proves difficult and a woman names Mary Bee steps forward. Soon after heading out, she runs across a claim-jumper named Briggs, who has been seated upon his horse with his head in a noose. She frees him with a promise that he will help her take the crazed women to Iowa.
What a book! It is a terrific work of historical fiction, rich in describing pioneer life, and coupled with a page-turning story. After reading it, I’m eager to watch the 2014 movie starring Tommy Lee Jones based on the Swarthout novel.
This entry was posted in Fiction, Historical Fiction and tagged 1800's, book review, Glendon Swarthout, insanity, Nebraska, prairie, settlers, The Homesman, Western, women. Bookmark the permalink.

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By Fernando Álvarez, Robert E. Lucas, Jr. and Warren E. Weber, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, January 2001. Last updated March 2005.
By Fernando E. Alvarez, Francisco J. Buera, and Robert E. Lucas, Jr., NBER Working Paper, June 2008.
By Fernando Alvarez, Patrick J. Kehoe, and Pablo Andrés Neumeyer, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Revised April 2003.

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text: Bryan Rakes and Mike Pedone presented part of "Mergers and Acquisitions from Start to Finish," a CLE seminar hosted by the National Business Institute on February 11, 2011. Bryan spoke about preliminary issues in M&A deals, such as confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, due diligence and transaction structuring, as well as post-closing issues, including purchase price adjustments and dispute resolution. Mike’s presentation included an ethics refresher and an overview of some special challenges encountered in M&A deals, including the use of stock as acquisition consideration, acquisitions of distressed/bankrupt targets, antitrust considerations, and intellectual property issues.


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Good quality at an excellent price. Recipient was very pleased with this item.
A structured stand collar with a fully lined zip-off hood lendsadded style and warmth to this leather anorak from Excelled.Horizontal stitching creates the look of a banded waist whilefoldover cuffs complete the versatile look.
The approximate length from the top center back to the hem is 30inches. The measurement was taken from a size medium.
This jacket is incredibly warm and the longer length protects from arctic elements extremely well. As a Florida resident, I dislike being cold and as I travel often to very cold climates for work, wanted some real protection. This jacket has a zip out lining and zip off hood, as well as turn-up sleeves for those of us who have shorter/longer arms. It is a terrific jacket all-around and probably the best jacket purchase I have ever made! Highly recommend buying this jacket--the price is incredible for what you get!
The sleeves were long, and rolling them up more just didn't look right. It was boxy, tight around the hips. Didn't like the quality of the leather.
great coat for the price!
I love this coat! The fit is perfect, the leather is high quality. I have only worn the coat without the zip-out lining because the weather here in up-state NY has not been cold enough to require the extra lining, but I am sure that this coat will be warm enough for the coldest temperatures that Mother Nature can dish out!
As stated, above, I was disappointed in the leather, but the size and color and warmth were fine. As always, Overstock.com's service and ease of return were exceptional.
This leather jacket will be perfect for formal evenings in cool weather- 40 degrees or so. It is so comfortable and it looks fantastic - great price!!!
Sizing is spot on. Very nice leather jacket. I wear it in chilly and freezing cold weather. Keeps you warm.
I didnt like the way it fit or looked on... looked like a man's jacket no curves at waist. Didnt care for. I returned.
I am pleased with this jacket. I didn't wear it yet but looking forward to doing so when the weather changes.
It is sized pretty accurately, somethings I wear an XL with this car a large worked just fine. It is warm.
Very heavy duty. Almost too heavy to wear at times, but very warm.
I wanted a heavy car coat and it is! Sleeves adjust, but still a little long. I am happy with it.
I like the coat but the arm are to long.
The fit in the arms was extremely small and uncomfortable. The rest of the jacket fit ok, but the sleeves were unrealistically small. What was more disappointing is being charged for the return shipping, and being told that I would have to purchase another coat and wait for the refund on my card. I went to Kohls and bought the same style coat, better quality for the same price, with a free exchange policy!
Great price was looking at one on another site.
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Here we go again: another blog article about managing subcontractors.
We’ve reviewed FAR 42.202(e)(2) and “plainly invalid” DCAA audit findings regarding its views on what a prime contractor’s duties are with respect to its subcontractors. We’ve reviewed subcontractor risk management and T&M misbilling allegations and contract types. We’ve talked about this issue to death, and readers might justifiably be wondering what the heck is there left to talk about?
Well, let’s try this one.
Let’s say you are performing due diligence activities on a contractor, and you want to assess its management of its subcontractors. How would you go about making that assessment? What would you do? What areas would you examine?
Source selection and award. Don’t bother looking at “depth of competition”—which is a phrase created by CPSR reviewers that lacks substantive meaning. (Adequate competition and adequate price competition are terms already defined in the FAR. Either you have ‘em or you don’t. It’s a pass/fail thing. Having more competition than you need to have isn’t better, and it’s often counterproductive.) But do look at the solicitations. Do they list clear evaluation criteria? Do bidders get a reasonable amount of time in which to respond? Are the same sources being sought each time, or is the contractor trying to find new sources? (If there are sole source justifications, do they look legitimate?) Also look at the amount of “lead time” the buyers get to evaluate bidders and to make an award. Is it reasonable, or is it so short that the people involved will rush through their procedures and make mistakes?
Corruption. Don’t forget to check to see if the same buyer makes an award to the same bidder, over and over. That’s an indication that there may be more to the relationship than there should be.
Subcontract type. Remember that the subcontract type has to be appropriate. If every subcontract is FFP, that’s not necessarily a good thing, especially in a development environment. You can usually tell if the contract type was appropriate by looking at post-award change order activity. If you see a lot of activity, chances are it’s because the wrong subcontract type was selected.
Subcontractor business systems. Smart prime contractors know that the DFARS Business System Administration contract clause is not a mandatory flowdown clause. However, they also know that their subcontractors must have sufficient sophistication (in terms of business systems) to be able to comply with contract terms. If the Davis-Bacon Act or the Service Contract Act is involved, then subcontractors must be able to comply with those onerous rules. If a T&M subcontract is awarded, then the subcontractor must be able to bill labor hours accurately in the right labor categories. If a cost-type subcontract is awarded, then the subcontractor must be able to comply with FAR 52.216-7 (“Allowable Cost and Payment”). Smart subcontractors check these things before making an award; dumb ones don’t. Check the subcontract file to see whether your due diligence target is smart or dumb.
Subcontractor risk management. When things go south, more often than not a subcontractor was involved. Quality escapes that go undetected for too long, counterfeit electronic parts, failure to comply with contract terms. These are a few of our favorite things. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) The best prime contractors think about the risks ahead of time and then think about risk mitigation, and then they actually deploy their risk mitigation strategies. They budget for subcontractor risk mitigation because they know that its cheaper in the long run to have risk mitigation that you didn’t end up needing rather than experience hugely problematic subcontractor incidents that could have been avoided, had somebody done something proactively. Other prime contractors talk about saving pennies while risking the loss of billions of dollars. Which one are you dealing with?
Subcontractor close-out. Many (most?) prime contractors don’t think that subcontract close-out is part of subcontractor management. They think their job is over when the subcontractor makes its final delivery. They are so, so wrong about that. There is a ton of paperwork to execute, from patent/royalty certifications to property certifications to security certifications. For cost-type or incentive type or T&M type subcontracts, there is a final “true-up” of costs and fee to be made, often (but certainly not necessarily) based on a government audit report that is issued years later. Check the files for evidence that the contractor performs subcontract close-out as a routine part of its subcontract management activities. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, then chances are you will inherit a labor-intensive, very difficult, long-overdue task if you decide to acquire the company.
Just some thoughts about subcontractor management on this winter’s morning. If you are performing due diligence, you may want to consider them.
And even if you are not performing due diligence—even if you are just a government contractor going about its business, managing its subcontractors—perhaps you may want to consider them as well.


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Predicting the future is dangerous work.
Predicting the future is dangerous work. Where are all those flying cars and housekeeping robots we were promised back when we were in grade school? Looking ahead even ten years in the future is risky. Need proof? Think back to 1993. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone predicting back then that e-mail would surpass the phone as the business communications medium of choice.
The authors of It's Alive—Meyer, the former director of the CGE&Y Center for Business Innovation, and Davis, a consultant—readily concede that the future may not unfold exactly as they envisage. Be that as it may, they claim that a coming melding of biology, information technology and business will spawn new ways of doing business over the next ten years. The early signs, of course, are already here (genetically engineered food springs to mind). While no one knows exactly how the convergence will play out, the authors argue that the process will closely resemble evolution—by which they mean natural selection of the most environmentally fit characteristics. Only in this case, they say, the evolution will occur at warp speed.
Self-organize. Give employees rules governing how to make decisions, rather than telling them what to do.
Recombine. Encourage collaboration as the means to exchanging new ideas.
Sense and respond. Think of the "congestion charging" under way in London, where video cameras record the license plates of cars entering the city's central zone on weekdays, and drivers are charged a toll.
Learn and adapt. Think Amazon.com. If you bought a murder mystery last time, odds are it will suggest a new murder mystery to you the next time you sign on. And if your second choice was written by a woman, the next suggestion will be a murder mystery written by a female author.
Seed, select and amplify. By this the authors mean testing multiple responses to potential changes in the market, picking the ones that work best and expanding them quickly.
Destabilize. The term the authors use to describe breaking down all the systems that keep an organization from producing quick responses. Cumbersome systems take too long to adapt to changing environments.
The goal: to make your organization more responsive to changing market conditions, no matter what happens tomorrow. That is a good thing.
Will the future go the way the authors think? Will computers be powered by the energy stored in molecules? Will you be able to access a personal software program designed to keep you constantly updated with the business knowledge you need? Who knows? What is clear is that the economies of the future have always been shaped by innovations of today, so paying attention to the growing interdependence of IT, biology and business is a good idea.
Reviewed by Paul B. Brown, the author of 14 business books including The Map of Innovation: How to Create Something Out of Nothing (written with Kevin O'Connor), just published by Crown Business. Please send comments on this review to editors@cioinsight-ziffdavis.com.

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While at ZendCon2017 this year, I ran across bugsnag in the vendor exhibit hall, and decided I needed to add them to one of my production sites, so I could be notified whenever issues arose.
That’s all you need to register bugsnag as the error handler on your site. On my system, that meant that I put the code in my front controller, and unhandled exceptions on all pages were tracked and sent to bugsnag.
However, my homegrown system doesn’t have a quick and easy way to create a global object and pass that information along to each of the controllers (at least not without a moderate rewrite). For the moment, I need to track exceptions locally, though because my site doesn’t take any user input, and generally disrupts attempts at modifying the URL, this integration will work for me until I rewrite the homegrown system.
Thankfully, if you use another framework, bugsnag provides integrations for them.
The main reason I installed bugsnag is that it will give me the full stack trace, the user IP address, lists of cookies and other extra data for each error that arises.
While I can get all that information with local development debug tools, bugsnag allows me to get notified by phone or email when errors arise in production, and I can log in with my smartphone and check all of these details from anywhere, and decide then if it’s a serious enough issue to drop everything and get to work on the bug.
Also, since my site is a free, donation enabled site, the bugsnag pricing model of $0 works for me.


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The A.T. Kearney 2016 Return on Supply Management Assets (ROSMA) Study sheds light on valued-driven procurement and the need for more consistency and transparency in procurement performance. The report dives into return on supply management assets, which among other areas also looks at the kind of ROI different segments of industries are achieving from their investments within procurement.
The ROSMA study is a continuous exercise with information added every year. The report identifies major differences between leaders and laggards based on the return procurement organizations achieve on investments in purchasing staff and technology.
Top-quartile performers are the group that delivers more than seven times their cost and investment in procurement. Firms in this category have a low functional cost-to-serve and report the highest levels of value creation from advanced sourcing methods.
Middle-tier performers are the group that generates value three to five times their cost and investment base.
Bottom-quartile performers are the laggard firms that demonstrate improvement over past periods, but whose average procurement function barely delivers enough value to cover the investments in staff and technology.
The report indicates that companies who can make the leap from one quartile to the next can generate substantial financial value; it estimates that an enterprise that can jump from the bottom quartile to average can increase its overall earnings by 15%, while mid-tier performing companies that can leap to top-quartile can gain 21% of earnings improvement.
Disruptive Procurement – outlines the beginning of a new and exciting chapter that takes procurement beyond its borders and energizes the entire industry.


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What is the difference between consciousness energy movement and beingness movement?
Why is it important to be able to distinguish this difference in your process from consciousness to awareness?
How can you use the senses in your body to recognise the difference between consciousness energy movement and beingness movement?


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The San Angelo Central High School football team hosts Fort Worth Richland in a key Distict 3-6A game on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.
Winning a thriller on a last-second field goal last week has given the San Angelo Central High School football team an extra shot of adrenaline as the Bobcats hit the homestretch of the 2018 season.
The Bobcats improved to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in District 3-6A thanks to Miles Houser's 37-yard game-winning field goal in a 17-15 decision on the road against their oldest rival, Abilene High.
"Winning that game was big for us for trying to get into the playoffs," Central head coach Brent Davis said. "And obviously, it being Abilene High makes it an even better deal. And then the way ended on that last-second field goal, we were pretty euphoric about it.
"Everybody was jumping up and down and extremely happy. That was a big win for our young football team."
Senior linebacker Daylon Green echoed his coach's thoughts.
"I think after this last game, we're really hyped. And I feel like we can get out there and play with a lot of energy," said the 5-foot-11, 196-pounder.
In addition to forcing a fumble that led to the game-winning field goal, Green registered 12 tackles, one tackle for loss, two sacks and three hurries. He was named Defensive MVP in the team's weekly honors.
The other superlatives in last week's team awards include: Tanner Dabbert (Offensive MVP), Tristan Lopez and Bobby Pena (Big Hit), Julian Potter and Malik Finley (Big Play), Gunner Couch (Big Cat) and Houser (Special Teams MVP).
Central was coming off a 70-28 blowout loss at home against Euless Trinity the week before playing Abilene.
"That was a wake-up call for us," Green said. "We stepped it up big time (last week). Our confidence has risen a lot and I think we could play anybody right now. We've got to stay positive and do our jobs and get after it."
The Bobcats will look to strengthen their playoff hopes with a win at home Friday against Fort Worth Richland (3-3, 1-1). Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at San Angelo Stadium and it'll be carried live on KIXY 94.7-FM.
"They're probably one of the most athletic teams we've seen," Davis said. "The quarterback (6-foot-5 Gavin Colopy) is good and throws the ball well. They've got a great receiver, Rashee Rice. He's as good as we've seen this year and we're going to have to have a plan for him and try to limit his touches.
"Defensively, they're a four-man even front. We haven't seen a lot of that this year, but it's something we go against a lot in the spring because that's what we run. We've got a little familiarity with that."
Central and Richland have played one common opponent this season -- Abilene. Two weeks ago, Richland lost a 48-41 shootout with the Eagles.
"They gave Abilene all they could handle and they're sitting here right in the middle of this district race, so it's going to be a tough game," Davis said of the Rebels. "They can put some points up, no doubt. They've done that in most of their games."
The Bobcats coach feels it'll be a matchup of two teams that are pretty equal "and it's probably going to come down to turnovers or special teams."
After last week's 48-34 win over previously undefeated Trinity, Fort Worth Haltom (6-0, 2-0) leads the 3-6A standings. Trinity (5-1, 2-1), Central (5-2, 2-1) and Abilene (5-2, 2-1) are in a three-way tie for second, followed by Fort Worth Richland (3-3, 1-1), Weatherford (2-4, 0-2) and Hurst Bell (1-6, 0-3).
Unless Haltom runs the table, it's wide open for the 3-6A crown.
"We can win district now and I'm really excited about," Green said.
The Bobcats are glad to be back Friday at the friendly confines of San Angelo Stadium, where they've won 30 of their last 32 games.
"It's really a great experience having our fans and our student section and our teachers and everybody watching," Green said. "That makes us play a little bit harder with a little bit extra because we know everybody's watching us."
Like the other seniors, Green's down to his last two regular-season contests on the home turf.
"I'll for sure be a little bit emotional during these games," Green said. "In my freshman year, I remember wishing for these times and now it's coming to an end. It's a little sad, but while it's here we might as well take advantage of it and get this 'Dub' and keep going as far as we can."

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Albert Fung over at Axon Interactive posted a developer blog about creating an Elephant model in their upcoming game, Quench. It's a great read for those interested in game development and 3D modelling.
"I’d like to start with an overview of our 3D workflow. Generally speaking, I would receive concept sketches and pre-production specifications from our team members, and start building rough 3D models in Cinema4D, our choice of 3D production software. I would then add in lights and colors on the model to enhance its appearance, and then import this model into our gaming engine, Unity3D."

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In the Summer term the children are also taught Tag Rugby by a specialist Rugby coach; these sessions are celebrated with a cluster festival where every single child takes part in the tournament.
We encourage sporting participation in our cluster festivals with lots of our teams reaching finals throughout the the year.
Children in year 5 and 6 take part in adventurous outdoor residentials at Buckden House and Cober Hill.
Please read the information below which gives details of Sports Premium Grant, how we allocate the funding and the impact this has on our children's education.


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PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds will be available in advance of the tournament by calling the Pro Shop at 703-327-3403.
SPECTATOR CARTS: The course offers spectator carts at $10.50 + tax on a first come, first serve basis. Spectator carts must stay on the carts paths at all times.
PREP & FUTURES SERIES: All players will be ranked on the PKBGT Performance Index rankings. Results in Prep & Futures Series are weighted according to course rating and field strength.
Deadline to register for the tournament.
Only withdrawals prior to this date are entitled to a tour credit or refund. All withdrawals are subject to administrative fee.
Additionally, the Order of Merit Champions will be crowned at the conclusion of the play in each Series.


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AAMCO Hampton, VA can provide you with all of the auto repair and maintenance services your vehicle requires from oil changes to engines and more.
Here at AAMCO Hampton, VA, Auto Repair is our middle name. Our auto service and repair specialists will ensure that your car is safely back on the road as soon as possible.
As one of the leading auto service repair facilities in the area, each expert mechanic at AAMCO Hampton, VA understands that getting any auto repair makes most people nervous and skeptical. At our center, nothing is more important than your safety and satisfaction. That is why from brakes to engine repair to transmissions and beyond, you will feel confident knowing that AAMCO Hampton, VA offers the best quality auto repair service you can get for your car at a reasonable price.
So the next time you find yourself in need of an auto repair shop, turn to AAMCO Hampton, VA, also serving the surrounding area. Our experts will get you back on the road quickly.
Whether it's simply car maintenance or major auto repair, AAMCO Hampton, VA can take care of it all.

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A most historic raison de la célébration…and on the best holiday of all (save Christmas)!
You are the king of – not your castle – but the realm!
way to go dude! you are second to none when it comes to turtle hunting!


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I’m writing from my last day at THATCamp Prime at George Mason University. THAT stands for “The Humanities and Technology” — it’s really great unconference for digitally-interested scholars who are trying all sorts of great things to share, teach and engage people in their work. I came here looking for ideas for Asia Beat, both to get a sense of scholars’ interest in projects that connect them to general audiences and also for ideas about what tools can make even the shortest pieces have great depth. As a journalist, I love to incorporate some of the rigor of academic work into my own writing and I’m guessing scholars would be more interested in journalistic writing if they had the option of hyperlinking, embedding or DocumentCloud-ing their sources, papers and other longer works.
I proposed a session called “Public Scholars Unite!” which was thankfully merged with Dan Cohen’s “Digital Journalism and Digital Humanities, United.” I don’t have time to write a clean post about what I learned, but here are the notes that came out of the session, including my notes and others’ who contributed.
See more of Angilee’s photography on Flickr.
Alanna Shaikh has spent about ten years working in international development. Originally from Syracuse, New York, she works on global health, aid programs and policy, most currently for an international aid project in Tajikistan.
Shaikh blogs for AidWatch, End the Neglect, UN Dispatch, and her fascinating and candid personal blog, Blood and Milk. She speaks French and Uzbek and, to a lesser extent, Russian, Arabic and Urdu.
But even Shaikh sometimes struggles with translations and translators. In an October post on her blog, she explained some of the pitfalls of translation. Jokes often cause confusion, for example. “They’re just too cultural and based on language and tone nuance,” she wrote. Colloquialisms, such as “hard” and “soft” for estimations, or “drop” or “fall” for decreases, also don’t translate well.
I haven’t been blogging much lately — hope to return to my own site soon — but in the meantime, I’ve started a Tumblr to share quick things I am reading and seeing around the web. Enjoy!
Read the article I’m on Tumblr!
I’m testing out a new social media storytelling tool called Storify with today’s top news, one that has been told quite movingly through social media. This Storify was created by NewsHour and it’s a really interesting way to scroll through today’s events. What do you think? Do you like this kind of storytelling?


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Or maybe it just seems that way to me? Back in early May I got a bunch of new-to-me doll shoes and I mentioned them on Twitter. Which then turned into me organizing them into plastic boxes and then I did a really stupid thing.
I counted up how many doll shoes I had.
First I counted how many pairs of shoes that I had for Eden Mouse – my little Punkaholic People who only wears pink. She has twelve (12) pairs of shoes! And then I went and counted up all of the other pairs of shoes that I had. I had 38 pairs of ‘other’ shoes, which brought the total up to 50. And then I counted how many pairs of stock Blythe shoes that I had, and I’ve kept all of the stock shoes that came with my dolls, – there was 15 pairs. Which means that I have 65 pairs of shoes. 65 pairs of shoes. I don’t know when this happened, or really how it happened. I know that several pairs came from thrifted dolls, one bunch of shoes came from a sundries sale that I caught a while ago. And then in May I added the 9 pairs of vintage boots.
The fantastic thing about doll shoes is that they’re small, easily organized and stored, and don’t take up so much space. 65 pairs of shoes does not take up nearly as much room as 65 Blythes would. I just need to keep it in perspective sometimes. And it’s also kind of interesting that I’ve got a collection within a collection. My main collection is Blythe, but clearly I’ve also got a collection of shoes.
Question of the Week: How do you store your doll shoes?
Question of the Week: Does your Blythe wear shoes?
What a fabulous way to store them all!
^_^ My dolls only have 1 pair of shoes and are not happy about that!
This is a great storage idea! I must steal it! And then buy a bunch of shoes to fill it up!


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How to cite this entry? J. Payne Smith (Mrs. Margoliouth), A Compendious Syriac Dictionary (Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1903) p. 143 [from sedra.bethmardutho.org, tagged by mzina, accessed on Apr. 26, 2019].


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Paul and I met through a friend on a night out. We had a lot of fun that night which ended with me giving him a piggy back up a very steep hill in Balbriggan. Very charming… We had so many laughs that night and it has been the same ever since (well at least most of the time). He then added me on Bebo and the rest is history.
Our proposal… Christmas Eve 2016 Paul had been out with his friends and I was at home in my parents’ house. Paul rang me in a panic as he was locked out of the house. I arrived home to Paul having a row with his friend who was winding him up. He must have already been on edge as he never has a row with anyone. As I walked towards Paul I could see that he was visibly upset. I soon found out the reason being none other than our big baby, Bubba, the Great Dane. While we were out Bubba broke into the sitting room and destroyed the place.
He took down the Christmas tree, unwrapped all the beautifully wrapped presents, broke a lovely picture and ate two whole bars of Butler’s chocolate. To be honest it had not come as a huge shock to me as Bubba, the tyrant had been up to such antics before. Paul stormed into the house and went straight to the toilet. I called him to ask if everything was ok and it sounded like he was crying (something else I’d never seen him do). I called my dad and told him Paul was in the toilet upset and Bubba had destroyed the sitting room. To my surprise my dad, brother and mam arrived up to our house and started cleaning.
I was completely confused about everything that was going on so I went to bed. Christmas morning I woke up and the sitting room was sitting absolutely perfect. Paul handed me two wrapped presents that Bubba luckily did not get near and a beautiful Christmas stocking. I unwrapped the first present which was a Bruce Springsteen book (huge fan), and then he also got me a Jenga game which I was hugely excited about. I then put my hand inside the Christmas stocking and there was a little box inside. When I looked at Paul he was on one knee. He took the little box from my hand and opened it.
He asked me to marry him and made me the happiest woman on earth. Finally I understood all the drama and upset from the night before. He had wanted everything to be so perfect, but Bubba had other plans. He had asked my father for his blessing which was why my father had arrived up to clean the sitting room. I love to tell our story of our engagement.
Our wedding theme/colours… I love the colour blue and peach. My maid of honour and bridesmaids came shopping with me and Alison came across the bridesmaid dresses in Folkster. I loved them on the ladies straight away. I thought they were very flattering and beautiful on them. My mam also went with the blue theme and Pauls mum with the peach colour. They all looked so beautiful on the day.
Things we DIY’d/made ourselves… I lOVE DIY. We made our Invitations during the great snow in February 2018.
My dress… I bought a dress in a sale just two months after we got engaged and fell out of love with it eight months before our big day. Then I went to The Bridal Venue in Glasnevin and the ladies in the bridal shop were a fantastic help. I wanted something that felt a little more bridal. I loved my dress. It had Italian ivory lace with a champagne tone underneath which did not make me look so washed out.
My hair and make up… Joanne and Dayna were fantastic.
His suit… Navy three piece with a green tint from Dorian Black Balbriggan.
What our bridal party wore… Bridesmaids wore Grey/Blue full length dresses from Folkster. Groomsmen wore navy three piece suits from Love Suits, Swords.
Our ceremony… We got married in the Naul Church. It was a lovely ceremony with our celebrant Fr. Donal Toal. Lorraine did a wonderful job with our flowers. The church looked beautiful. Lucy Kavanagh was our ceremony singer. She was excellent. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was.
We chose our photographer because… We came across Stephen’s ad online. He hadn’t done any weddings but he had beautiful photos on his website. We contacted Stephen and met up with him in the city centre one Sunday. We had a chat and then did a spur of the moment engagement shoot in the grounds of Trinity College. It was very relaxed and Stephen made us at ease. The engagement shoot gave us a little practice for the wedding day. We thought the photos were very natural, and he captures people in the moment.
On our wedding day, Stephen arrived at Paul’s house early in the morning and was still snapping away until nearly 12 that night. He put in a huge amount of work that day, and when he sent us our photos we were delighted! Every time we look at them it brings us right back to the happiest day of our life. Thank you Stephen for doing such a wonderful job.
We chose our venue because… A friend had told us about the venue after viewing it for their own wedding. We took a trip down one Sunday and fell in love with Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club straight away. The view of the lake, the bright open reception room, and the outdoor area were all amazing. Gareth, our wedding co-ordinator was a great help on the run up to the day and on the day of the wedding. He made sure everything ran smoothly so that everyone enjoyed the day.
Our honeymoon… First we went to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We stayed here for one week in Secrets Cap Cana Resort. This was very relaxing, perfect after the wedding. It was pure Luxury. The staff gave us everything we wanted and more. We did a day trip to Santo Domingo, and a speedboat, snorkel, and snuba excursion another day. The snuba was amazing, we were on the seabed feeding tropical fish from our hand. From there we flew to Denver and rented a car for a road trip to Las Vegas.
We spent four nights on the road, stopped in Glenwood Springs, Moab, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon. This part was very busy, we did white-water rafting on the Colorado river, horse-riding with a Navajo guide around Monument Valley, a couple of hikes, and seen the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam and so much more along the way. We finished off with four nights in Las Vegas where we stayed in the Cosmopolitan with a room overlooking the Bellagio fountains. In Vegas we saw Cirque Du Soleil, Tournament of Kings, gambled badly and took in the sights of Vegas. Best trip of our lives!!
My favourite part of the wedding day… We both really enjoyed the church, but seeing everybody through the day was great. Ardgillan for the photos and the drive to Athlone were nice as they gave us some alone time away from the madness of the day. They Pearls finished it off so well, as soon as they started nearly everyone was on the dancefloor for the night.
My piece of advice for other couples… The day flashes by in a second, take it all in, relax and most of all enjoy every minute.


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and gardening. As we have learned from our customers, there are many different but equally valid views on sustainable agriculture, organic versus non-organic gardening, uses for wildflowers, and just about everything else. The BBBseed staff is no exception – our opinions are just as varied as those of our customers.
Some people think that using plant species that are native to a specific area is the best way to re-create the way life used to be. Others just want to grow a beautiful bed of flowers or the perfect heirloom tomato. Some are excited by the simple emergence of a green shoot above a moist bed of soil, regardless of what lies below. Some come from farming families while others have been born and raised in an urban environment. The varied ideas and ideals in our workplace and of our customers help to make our work both fun and interesting.

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Comfort Keepers respite care at home will give you a break from providing care so you can rest, recharge, or focus on other important matters.
Caregiving can be a rewarding and bonding experience within a family, yet in even the best situations, the responsibility and ongoing routine can be stressful and tiring—especially when balanced with a job or caring for children. This is why Comfort Keepers of Ogden, UT offers respite care at home services. When family caregivers are emotionally drained, they are likely less effective at playing this critical role. Comfort Keepers® can provide temporary relief to those who care for family members who might otherwise require permanent placement in a facility outside the home.
What is Respite Care at Home?
Known in some countries as “short break” care, these services provide planned short-term breaks for families and other unpaid caregivers who need time outside the home or to simply take a rest. They also help support and maintain the primary caregiving relationship.
Comfort Keepers respite care at home can be scheduled for as little as a few hours a week. Additionally, around-the-clock care can be arranged so you can take a longer break to attend a wedding out of town, take a child to college, or go on a much-needed vacation. Give us a call at (801) 629-4663 to find out more and get services scheduled.

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Imagine if we could turn back time. A team that has identified a new way in which cells age has also reversed the process in old mice whose bodies appear younger in several ways. The discovery has implications for understanding age-related diseases including cancers, neurodegenerative disorders and diabetes.
One way all mammalian cells produce energy is via aerobic respiration, in which large molecules are broken down into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process. This mainly occurs in the mitochondria – the "powerhouses" of cells. Mitochondria carry their own genomes, but some of the cellular components needed for respiration are produced partly by the nucleus, so the two must coordinate their activities.
As we age, mitochondrial function declines, which can lead to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. To investigate why this decline occurs, Ana Gomes at Harvard Medical School and her colleagues compared the levels of messenger RNA (mRNA), molecules that convey genetic information around a cell, for the cellular components needed for respiration in the skeletal muscle of 6 and 22-month-old mice.
They found that the level of the mRNA in the nucleus did not change much between the young and old mice, whereas those in the mitochondria appeared to decline with age.
Similar changes were seen in mice that lacked a protein called SIRT1, high levels of which are associated with calorie restriction and an increased lifespan. These mice also had higher levels of a protein produced by the nucleus called hypoxia inducible factor (HIF-1α).
What was going on? It appears that communication between the nucleus and the mitochondria depends on a cascade of events involving HIF-1α and SIRT1. As long as SIRT1 levels remain high and the two genomes communicate well, ageing is kept at bay. But another molecule called NAD+ keeps SIRT1 on the job; crucially, the amount of NAD+ present in the cell declines with age, though no one knows why, leading to a breakdown in communication.


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For individuals spending so much time, playing and vacationing harder appears in the future naturally. Vacationing inside a relaxed milieu encircled by pristine nature rejuvenates your body and also the mind. Therefore vacationing is becoming an important activity went after by the majority of the busy individuals our country. After shuttling between office and residential for several weeks, busy executives and entrepreneurs expect to the required vacation breaks and welcome individuals with pleasure.
An average vacation requires lots of advance formulations for example: bookings and reservations of travel arrangements towards the destination and organizing accommodations. Having a vacation involves smart planning. Having a retirement home is certainly part of that smart plan because it takes proper care of the most crucial item of the vacation plan – accommodations.
o After all it is a investment and when done wisely turns into an earnings yielding financial asset.
o It enables a weight vacation whenever the atmosphere strikes, without awaiting reservation confirmations.
o There are a number of tax benefits that may accrue to some retirement home owner.
o Appreciation within the property value can lead to a seem investment.
o Owning a holiday home means never getting to do major packing and unpacking chores disturbing the thrill.
Another home or perhaps a retirement home isn’t the topmost priority of the average American household. But nonetheless it enjoys an importance that’s difficult to ignore. The entire year 2005 observed a high rise in the amount of people buying second homes. The entire year demonstrated to become hot for second homes having a 39% of transactions comprising vacation home purchases.
Regardless of the appreciation within the prices, an growing number of individuals are purchasing second homes for vacation or retirement. Based on market research conducted through the National Realtor’s Association nearly seven million vacation homes near disney now exist in the united states which is forecasted which more than $ 30 million individuals will buy vacation homes near disney within the next decade. The simple accessibility to mortgage loans is why having a vacation isn’t an impossible dream that’s just intended for the rich. Funding of resort qualities and vacation homes near disney is becoming simpler compared to what they were about ten years ago.
Ideally, vacation homes near disney ought to be situated within 2-3 hrs drive from the major metropolitan area as longer drives might be tedious and go ahead and take fun from vacation. They must be situated near a lake, overlooking an sea, or supplying a vista from the mountain tops. The advantage of buying vacation homes near disney around these natural special gems is the fact that his or her rates will probably appreciate later on or at best most unlikely to depreciate otherwise appreciate greatly. Obviously, many of these resorts feature amenities for example Ski Mountain tops, courses, bicycle and trails, along with other outside sports.
And with regards to buying resort property or vacation homes near disney nothing can beat america of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. Furthermore Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado construction home loan is simple to secure having a lower payment less than 5%. The eye rates overlap with first mortgage loans, generally.
Colorado provides an amazing number of vacation ideas. From watching bald eagles within the national forests to motor cycling over the condition – the thought of a vacation to Colorado is exciting and refreshing. Therefore Colorado figures among the most preferred states for retirement home buying. Forbes magazine reports that Bald eagle, Colorado has become well-liked by retirement home buyers. Bald eagle, Colorado is liked by individuals who like to ski but don’t need to be inside a skiing town for example nearby Vail or Aspen. The home prices here vary from $350,000 for townhouses to $1.5 million for single homes.
Fixed interest rate mortgage, arm, and interest only programs – Colorado condominium loans can be found in many forms. Keeping pace using the latest trends in housing market Colorado also provides condotel mortgage loans in which the owner can earn rental earnings if not while using luxury hotel suite property. Other retirement home buyers reluctant to possess a house exclusively can consider Colorado fractional loans. Constructions loans in Colorado come loaded because of so many options that the retirement home buyer has an array of choices.

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9 HOLES - Now OPEN!
GREAT NEWS! Yes--There is some snow and water still in the bunkers and trees, BUT its April in Grande Prairie, Alberta, the greens are ready and we're opening for the season.
So dust off the clubs, and come on out!
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For every finale, its just full on taking on hordes and tanks. USre, there's some directions but I thought it'll be easier to just tell you how every finale works once you get to the safe point, which isn't hard to get to.
Some tips: Reload A LOT.
Make sure you're team is ready. Teamwork is key.
Shoot then evade from the tank.


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What here we providing is Almas Mongolian Keyboard, which was developped on the Apple Products like iPad, or iPhone. Just because the smart phone device only have soft keyboard. The soft keyboard on the most mobile device is alphabet and the digit or symbol is switched by one switch key. Our Almas Mongolian Keyboard put the control code on Capital A, S, D, F, G to simplify the mongolian input.
Although the Windows Vista and Windows 7 all defaultly installed mongolian input method and defined keyboard layout, but the mongolian control code has been defined on the symbol key. It will cause, some of the symbol will be prohibited to input from mongolian keyboard.
The most important reason to provide Almas Mongolian Keyboard is for provideing same input method on PC and mobile, Apple and Windows to simplify for remembering the keyboard layout.
Hope all of you like to use it and if you have any advice to improve the method, please let us know.


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The Granary at Fawsley is set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Northamptonshire. We value the countryside around us, and we work hard to support its people, too. We follow all environmental laws that affect our business – but from the beginning, we knew we wanted to do more.
That’s why The Granary is committed to socially and environmentally sustainable business practices – like reducing food miles by sourcing fresh, quality produce directly from local farmers. We reduce waste, recycle, and re-use our office materials – measuring what we have achieved, and planning for improvements every year.
Thanks to a little care, thought, and good sense, The Granary provides impressive service and comfort – without giving our guests a guilty conscience.
And remember: during your time at The Granary, if you have an idea for improving our environmental performance, please feel free to share your ideas with our team.

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It’s a pretty fucked-up scenario when you think about the process, but so is the way most animals get slaughtered in the factory farming industry—we just eat them later.
When the sannakji hit the table at Seon Soo Chon restaurant, I had to stare at the gray, squirming dish for a minute to take in what was happening. A small octopus from a nearby tank had just been taken out of the water and hacked up, alive, and served to us with some sesame seeds sprinkled on top.
It's a pretty fucked-up scenario when you think about the process, but so is the way most animals get slaughtered in the factory farming industry—we just eat them later.
Wednesday night near Konkuk University. All photos by the author.
Sannakji: goopy, grey, and difficult to photograph.
I wasn't in Seoul to debate the ethics of eating live octopus, though. I wanted to witness the seemingly commonplace Korean cultural phenomenon.
There was a Korean baseball game on TV. Before us, the sannakji looked like a moving mound of diced blob fish. The raw, dead octopus wriggled around posthumously in the same way a chicken runs around with its head cut off.
After watching my friends dip their sannakji bites into sesame oil, I tried to follow suit but struggled to grab pieces of the slimy seafood with the slender, metal chopsticks. I struggled so hard that my friend ended up getting me some tongs to use instead.
The Sannakji crew: JinSung Kim, TanHyu Kim, and Thai Hyun Chung.
Holding on for life, after death.
I finally, awkwardly, got the first bite into my mouth. It tasted exactly like you'd think it would, like very fresh octopus with very delicious sesame oil. One of the tentacles gently sucked onto my cheek. Sometimes the zombie tentacles grip onto your chopstick.
It didn't seem like a luxurious or special-occasion dish. We got our plate for the equivalent of about $11 USD and it came with some drinks. I asked my friend Thai Hyun Chung when Koreans normally eat live octopus.
"You eat it when you want to drink soju," he said.
Sannakji is nothing without soju. Don't forget to shake it first.
We alternated between finagling pieces of sannakji and taking shots of soju. Seon Soo Chon's owner, Won Dong Kim, shows us some of the octopus that have yet to meet their unpleasant fate.
I can't stop picking at the sannakji. It's chewy and salty, a perfect match for the soju. The accompanying carrots, cucumbers, ginger, and pickled turnip offer some satisfying crunch.
How to accept your share of soju, Korean-style.
After drinking and snacking for a while, Won gifted us with a giant bowl of tteokbokki, basically the opposite of freshly chopped squid.
It's a vat of gochujang sauce, tubular rice cakes, and thin fish cakes. The bowl's brim is lined with fried goodies like onion rings to dip into the thick, spicy broth. We add in some ramyeon and let them cook.
Between the soju drinking games and feast, I forgot about the fallen octopus. When we left, the few pieces remaining were completely motionless.


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Baptism Service will be taking place on January 27. If you are interested in being baptized at this service, let the pastors know by January 13!
Christmas Cookies for Shut-ins TODAY! We’ll be caroling to our shut-ins this evening, and we give each of them a plate of assorted Christmas cookies! If you would like to donate some yummy cookies, please bring them to kitchen today and note “shut-ins” on them. Carolers will be in the FBC kitchen at 4pm to begin plating them up.
December Directory: Thank you for all the info updates you’ve sent in! Directories will be ready for pick up in the main lobby next Sunday 12/23 for anyone who’d like one!
Combined Adult Sunday School – Sunday, December 30! Join us at 9:15am in the sanctuary to hear the Ameen’s testimony. Paul, was born and raised as a Muslim in Egypt, firstborn of the imam of the mosque, trained to be a Muslim evangelist, Paul’s life was interrupted by the Lord in 1997 and he converted to Christianity. Come and hear how he and his wife, Salwa, reach out in a variety of creative ways to Muslims around the world presenting the truth of Christ’s love and teaching Christian apologetics.
New Year’s Eve Celebration! Join us in the BFLC at 5pm for Dinner & a Movie! Movie: Christopher Robin!
Christopher Robin — now a family man living in London — receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher’s help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends — Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life. Great for ALL ages! To sign up, contact the church office.
Christmas Gifts for Truckers! During the Christmas season, FBC has been partnering with Pastor Howard Long for many years in his ministry to truck drivers at the Buckhorn Chapel! This year’s needs are packs of sugar-free gum and cookies! If you would like to participate please bring your cookies, 4 per ziplock baggie, to the collection box in the kitchen on December 19. Gum packs can be dropped off anytime until December 19 in the collection boxes in the main lobby & kitchen.
Soup Can Need In this season for soup, the Mission Board is in need of empty, clean, 10.5oz soup cans. The collection bin is located by the kitchen.
Midweek Meal: Wednesday, December 19: Dinner is served 4:45-5:45 PM. This week’s menu is Fried Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Candied Carrots & the desserts you bring. Please sign up by Monday, 12/17 on the Ramp Bulletin Board, in your SBS class or by calling the office. This is the last midweek meal until January 9th. Suggested donation for meals is $3/person or $10/family. If you know of a shut-in or elderly person and would be willing to deliver a meal to them, it is free of charge. Please put their name on the sign up sheet and indicate “Shut-In”. Desserts are on a donation basis, so feel free to share a dessert any time.
Caroling to our Shut-ins! 4pm – Join us today in the kitchen as we plate up assortments of cookies for our Shut-ins! / 5pm – Vans leave to go caroling.


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text: dc.description.abstract Objective To explore the role of the relationship between sport and social capital in negotiating improved social outcomes for homeless individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. Method A qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 27 participants of the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup (eight from Scotland and 19 from Australia). Interview questions focussed on the participants' interest of and participation in sport; factors influencing participation; any changes perceived by the individuals as a result of program participation; and in order to identify changes pre and post event, any current experiences of social exclusion. Results The role of social capital in mental health and substance abuse outcomes is addressed by the authors, in addition to the contribution of sport to the building of social capital. Conclusion Findings suggest that sport initially provided social bonding within a limited social network, yet over time other types of social capital (bridging and linking) were exhibited by participants, and enabled access to ancillary services provided by the program that led to reductions or cessation of both substance abuse and symptoms of mental illness. Implications Sport can provide an effective vehicle for the accrual of social capital, which may positively impact the mental health and substance abuse patterns of participants from marginalised and at-risk communities.


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I love the smells and lights of Christmas!
For me, Christmas is about the fun and excitement. The fun of ice skating, sharing hot cocoa, time with friends and families, celebrating rituals and going to services. The excitement of finding a special gift, and opening up an unexpected gift. Its really a magical time of year.
My favorite part of Christmas is just getting to experience through my children’s eyes. Love their wonder and excitement!
I kinda lost a little interest in Christmas until my niece was born. It’s such a blast watching her experience the traditions we have as she grows.


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Casa Jaime is an ideal place to worship at the altar of menu del dia, the Spanish tradition of attempting to eat as much lunch as possible in exchange for the smallest amount of your hard-earned cash.
A mix of young waiters and veterans with hearty moustaches, all of whom are F1-fast at switching your starter for a main and your main for a crème catalan.
Crème catalan that will make you feel like the Michelin man when you finally get around to hauling yourself back to work.


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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital staff members work to provide comfort, security, and safety to your child in the least restrictive ways possible. There may be a time when we need to restrict your child’s freedom of movement for his own safety or to prevent your child from hurting himself or others.
Why would restraints be used and are there other ways to keep my child safe?
Your child’s safety is our primary concern. Sometimes illness, injury, or medicines can cause a child to be confused. If your child is in danger of hurting himself or others, there are things we can do to help keep him safe.
How long will my child need restraints?
Restraints are always removed as soon as your child is safe without them. When it is decided that your child is safe without restraints, the staff will remove them right away. If you have questions about restraints, please talk to your child’s doctor or nurse.


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wife: is there anything else we should know about this house? husband: we might be putting down an offer realtor: ...well, yes *sigh* this house... realtor: it's on a premier dog-walking path. name a breed. it walks right past this house. wife: that sounds great! realtor: it's an overwhelming number of dogs. even dog-lovers say "yeah, this is too many dogs. i no longer like dogs" realtor: oh boy, here come a bunch now! hold on to your sanity *some dogs arrive* *husband and wife surrounded by dogs and very happy* husband: TAKE OUR MONEY! TAKE IT!
It’s probably like one of those tower defense games. This was just the first wave. Just you wait until the 20th wave.

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Today (4/6/19) is a very lucky day. Today I got 2 gold plorts (only 1 slime though, other, theoretically left a plort, eaten by Tarr.) a lucky slime, 4 royal jellies 2 from one apiary extraction.
Welp. Today was lucky. Was yours?


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Managers in U.S. operating rooms must comply with mandates such as those imposed by OSHA through the Blood Bourne Pathogen Rule1. The cost of such regulation is reflected in the purchases of fluid management devices, safety scalpels and syringes, face shields, other related consumables and nursing time needed to implement the requirements.
Certainly, managers must prioritize these mandates…but should they do so while disregarding related rules issued by OSHA2, guidelines of JCAHO3, a NIOSH safety alert4 and the best practices recommendations of AORN5? All of these entities, as well as others 6 7 8 9 10, advocate for evacuation of surgical plume from the operating room because of the potentially infectious elements11 and mutagenic/carcinogenic chemicals identified as present in the plume12. It needs to be remembered that smoke is composed of vapor (liquid) and particulates released when cells are ruptured by the heated instruments used for incision and coagulation of human tissue. That body fluid (intra‐ and intercellular water as well as blood) contains the same potential pathogens found in blood13 14 and other fluids who’s management has been carefully regulated by OSHA’s Blood Bourne Pathogen Rule. What this mandate implies is that healthcare workers need to be protected from pathogens found in blood, ascites and saline irrigation but not protected from fluids from the same body that are also present in surgical smoke which also contains carcinogenic chemicals not found in the other bodily fluids.
While the threat of splash‐back of bodily fluids onto the mucus membranes of nurses is minimal with current precautions, the threat to the worker from inhaled surgical plume is definite and continuous because surgical masks offer little if any protection to the worker from inhalation of contaminated smoke15.
It is not surprising, therefore, that reports of HPV (human papilloma virus) infection in the respiratory tract of doctors involved in the fulguration of venereal warts have been reported16 17. Nor is it surprising to note that the incidence of respiratory illnesses in perioperative nurses is twice that found in the general U.S. population18.
Studies indicate that poor air quality results in increased absenteeism and decreased productivity. Alternatively, efforts to improve air quality can decrease absenteeism by as much as 60%19 and productivity by 17%20. In a 2010 report, absenteeism in Canadian nurses which was due to illness, often respiratory (25%), was as high as 9% among public sector nurses. This resulted in an overtime rate of 17.3% at a total annual cost of $660,300,00021.
Perhaps a fractional decrease will be found in the operating room when surgical plume, bone dust, chemical vapors from glues and other air contaminants are removed through effective smoke capture resulting in enormous savings in manpower costs for the surgical facility. Devices capable of achieving such capture in O.R.’s have not yet been available so that no comparable studies regarding absenteeism have yet been reported although such a device with such a capability has been described22.
Certainly, the entire principle of laminar air flow dictates that infection rates are decreased by performing surgery in a clean air environment23. Consider the “sick building syndrome”24, the deaths caused by primary25 and secondary26 cigarette smoke inhalation and studies linking inhalation of asbestos to mesothelioma27 decades after the exposure and COPD caused by, “…exposure to air pollutants in the ambient air and workplace environment…”28 for one to appreciate both the benefits and the liabilities of clean air or the lack thereof.
The risk of litigation to hospitals by their employees based upon a disregard by the administration of the tenets of the Clean Air Act and the General Duty Clause of the OSHA Act must be considered by the Compliance Officer of the healthcare facility who’s concern it is to limit such liability. These federal regulations require that the employer (hospital) provide a safe working environment for their employees which includes non‐contaminated air to breathe. Clearly, a smoke‐filled operating room which harbors irritants and potential pathogens does not qualify as a “safe working environment.” Litigation related to the absence of clean air has already been ruled on by the courts in the plaintiff’s favor29 30. Minimizing such exposure is critical and possible to achieve if such a solution is currently available and hospitals fail to act on such information.
While one can readily see the need to provide unadulterated air for the O.R. team to breathe during their working hours, how can it be done in a practical way? Past and current attempts have involved trying to have a team member corral smoke, which is hot and wants to rise quickly and disperse widely, toward a 3/8” I.D. or a 7/8” I.D. tube which is connected to a suction source. Unfortunately, these devices can be tiring to hold, interfere with the surgeon’s vision, require team involvement and most significantly, are often less than effective. Smoke is still inhaled and the smell is unpleasant for the team. They, in turn, have largely given up the effort, especially when the suction source is noisy or simply ineffective. Despite these impediments to use, some hospitals, recognizing the beneficial effects of clean air for their staff, have invested in central vacuum or individual units which unfortunately often go unused except if hospital policy mandates their use by the O.R. staff.
Why the indifference of staff to the health hazards of smoke in the O.R. but not when it invades their non‐professional activities? Perhaps when they say, “Smoke is not a problem in my O.R.,” what they mean is…”There are no effective smoke capture devices so why should I bother?” This is akin to the coal miner that tolerates inhalation of coal dust because there are no alternatives to his making a living. After a number of years of exposure, he goes on to develop Black Lung Disease31. Allowing smoke‐filled O.R.’s is that much more inane when one recognizes that smoking is not allowed either in or outside of the hospital.
Perhaps what is needed to get the O,.R. nurse to use, if not become a champion of smoke evacuation, is a device that works; that is, a product that consistently provides clean air for the operating room. By definition, such a device must be capable of at least 95% smoke capture for prolonged periods of time without interfering with the surgeon’s protocols. Further, it should be simple for the nurse or surgical tech to use or apply to the patient, frees the team from involvement during the case and doesn’t obstruct the surgeon’s vision. To date, the methods available, notably the “wand” and the “ESU pencil” both have drawbacks. The wand requires a team member to chase the plume and commonly obstructs the surgeon’s vision although it collects smoke well if kept within 1” of the smoke source32. The ESU pencil, while convenient, causes hand fatigue, can interfere with vision and over time, has limited smoke capture ability33.
The better solution may be a new device which has been introduced at tradeshows this year34 and which has none of the problems cited above. Independent testing at a leading air quality laboratory has confirmed that the product captures 99.5% of plume versus 50% by the ESU pencil35. The product called, “Squair,” is applied to the skin circumferentially around the wound and is connected via tubing to a suction source capable of generating a minimum of 25‐35 cubic feet/minute (cfm) of air flow.
It is barely visible beneath the surgical drape. Because of the flexibility of its cell foam core through which the smoke exits the wound, retractors can be used. If necessary, the device can be incised to lengthen the incision. It is disposed of as contaminated waste. It is made of fire retardant materials and its cost is modest. It’s called, “Squair,” which denotes its shape and its promise to bring clean air back to the operating room. It is manufactured by Nascent Surgical, LLC of Eden Prairie, Minnesota and its expanded use is to be anticipated now that the device is readily available.
1 OSH Act of 1970 Standard 1910.1030. Bloodborne Pathogens, paragraph(d)(3)(i). Revision date: 14 April 1999. Accessed on http://www.osha/gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.sho_document?p_table=s.
2 OSH Act of 1970 Standard 1910.134. Respiratory Protection, paragraph (a)(1) and 1910.1030(b), Regulated Waste and Universal Precautions. Ibid.
3 The Joint Commission Accreditation Program: Hospital Environment of Care. Standard EC.02.02.01, 2008.
4 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Publication No. 96‐128 (Hazard Control 11), 1998, March 2.
5 AORN Position Paper on Surgical Smoke and Bio‐Aerosols. Anaheim, Ca. April, 2008.
6 “CSA Standard Helps Clear Toxic Smoke From Operating Rooms” in CSA Plume Scavenging Standard Z 305.13‐09, 2009.
7 “Laser Plumes –Health Care Facilities” in Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, 1997‐2011, revised 2009‐06‐04.
8 “Safety of Laser Products‐ Part 8: Guidelines for the Safe Use of Laser Beams on Humans” in Technical Report IEC TR60825‐80, 2nd ed., 2006‐2012.
9 IFPN Guidelines for Smoke Plume. Available from: www.ifpn.org.uk/webpage.aspc?pagetype=1and pageid=66.
10 “Surgical Smoke: Risks and Prevention Measures” in ISSN 1015‐8022 No. Series 2058, 2011.
11 Barrett, W.L. and Garber, S.M. Surgical Smoke‐ A Review of the Literature. Business Briefing: Global Surgery, 1‐7, 2004.
12Ulmer, B. C. The Hazards of Surgical Smoke. AORN J. 2008: 87(4): 721‐734.
13 Ferenczy, A. Bergeron, C. and Richart, R. M. Human Papilloma Virus DNA in CO2 Laser‐Generated Plume of Smoke and its Consequences to the Surgeon. Ob & Gyn. 2004: 75(1): 114‐118.
14 Heinsohn, P. Jewett, D. L. Exposure to Blood‐Containing Aerosols in theOperating Room: a Preliminary Study. Ann. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J 1993: 54(8): 446‐453.
15 Dykes, C. N. Is it Safe to Allow Smoke in Our Operating Room? Today’s Surg. Nurse. 1999: 21(2): 15‐20, 38‐39.
16 Ferenczy, A. Bergeron, C. and Richart, R. M. Human Papilloma Virus DNA in CO2 Laser‐Generated Plume of Smoke and its Consequences to the Surgeon. Ob & Gyn. 2004: 75(1): 114‐118.
17 Gardner, J. M., O’Banion, K., Backus, A.D., Olson, C. Viral Disease Transmitted by Laser‐Generated Plume (Aerosol). Arch. Dermatol. 2002: 138(10): 1303‐1307.
18 Ball, K. Surgical Smoke Evacuation Guidelines; Compliance Among Perioperative Nurses. AORN J 2010:92(2): 1‐23.
19 Gilliland, F.D., Behane, K., Rappaport, F. B., et. al. The Effects of Ambient Air Pollution on School Absenteeism Due to Respiratory Illnesses. Epidemiology 2001: 12(1): 43‐54.
20 “Indoor Air Quality and Student Performance “ in EPA Series 402‐K‐03‐ 006, revised August, 2003.
21 “Trends in Own Illness or Disability‐Related Absenteeism and Overtime Among Publicly‐Employed Registered Nurses” in Quick Facts prepared for the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. Informetrica Limited, June, 2011.
22 Schultz, L. and Drogue, J. Unique Devices for Effectively Removing SurgicalPlume. Surg. Serv. Manage. 2000: 6(4): 8‐12.
23 Barclay, L. Ultraclean Air in the Operating Room May Decrease Infection Rates. Spine 2004: 29(3): 2330‐2334.
24 EPA Indoor Air Facts No. 4 (revised). Sick Building Syndrome. Accessed at http://www.epa.gov//ag/pubs/sbs.html/ on 21 Nov. 2011.
25 Shanks, T. G. and Burns, D. M. Disease Consequences of Cigar Smoking Smoking and Tobacco Control Monograph No. 9.
26 Glantz, S. A. and Parmley, W. W. Even a Little Second‐Hand Smoke isDangerous (Editorial). JAMA 2001:286(4): 462‐463.
27 Dunnigan, J. Linking Chrysotile Asbestos With Mesothelioma. Amer. Indust. Med. 1988: 14(1): 205‐209.
28 “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prevalence and Mortality” in National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 2001‐2005.
29 “Flight Attendant Can Sue Over Smoke. Duncan versus Northwest Airlines,” Newsday.com 12/11/2000.
30 Gretchen, P. Maglisch, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry, State of Minnesota versus Miller‐Dwan Medical Center, Duluth, April, 1999.
31 James, S. Black Lung Disease Seen Rising in U. S. Miners. Business and Financial News, May 20, 2011.
32 Reference 9, pg. 2/2.
34 Squair, Presented by Nascent Surgical, LLC at AORN, ASBS and NASS, 2011.
35 Olson, B. Memo from Particle Calibration Laboratory Manager, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota dated December 1, 2011.


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Two decades ago the poet Robert Bly published a book that stayed on the New York Times Bestseller list for sixty-two weeks and changed a generation of men. Based on an ancient fairy tale, Iron John became an allegory for midlife men in search of an authentic life. I was part of the men’s movement launched by this poet and the book I wrote at that time, Death of a Hero, Birth of the Soul, became one of its bibles. This same army of 38 million men is now marching into their retirement years largely unprepared for what aging really entails or what to do with the next twenty-five years of unprecedented longevity gifted them by science and medicine. Boomers, of course, believe that they will conquer this stage with exercise, attitude, and nutrition. As their problems and defeats multiply, however, aging men – and I am one of them – now discover that they are lost once again in an unknown land longing for another great story to guide them home. I have found that story.
I am 82 years old. John's book offers a brilliant analysis of aging that enabled me to understand how I've aged and what is left for me. I commend it to all men who are interested in their own aging process. Understanding offers comfort.
What Aging Men Want: The Odyssey as a Parable of Male Aging by John C. Robinson, Ph.D., D. Min. is a powerful, transformative guide to the inevitable personal odyssey all men must face: maintaining a sense of purpose and vitality while facing the effects of advancing years. What Aging Men Want dares to ask the question: “What if aging can be ‘…a radically new, fulfilling and joyful time saturated in love and generosity, quite literally the blossoming of your life?’” It is a compelling question, approached with impeccable scholarship, sound psychology, a mythologist’s eye for universal truth, and the kind of straight-talking personal point of view authentic only to those with a wealth of first-hand experience.
The premise of What Aging Men Want by John C. Robinson, Ph.D., D. Min. is that the universal stages of a man’s aging process correspond to specific chapters of Odysseus’ fabled return to Ithaca at the close of the Trojan War. While Robinson’s approach is so methodical and precise as to be virtually incontrovertible, the narrative is pleasingly conversational in tone and never patronizing. It is clear that Dr. Robinson seeks not to assert his credentials among a jaded body of peers, but rather to extend a compassionate invitation for fellow men struggling with fear and doubt to drink freely from his font of hard-won and carefully considered knowledge. It is virtually impossible to imagine any man, regardless of wealth, privilege, level of education, or degree of life experience, for whom What Aging Men Want would not be a valuable asset.
Each chapter of What Aging Men Want by John C. Robinson, Ph.D., D. Min. is formatted identically, with an introduction outlining the focus, a segment reframing the story in modern context, the author’s interpretation, points for discussion, and a closing challenge. Robinson then ends each section of this exceedingly well-crafted guidebook with Growth Questions which challenge the reader to apply learned insights in practical and personal ways. This consistency of design allows the reader to relax into the experience and extract every possible benefit from the wisdom within its covers.
In much the same fashion as Odysseus of old, readers of “What Aging Men Want” by John C. Robinson, Ph.D., D. Min. will return to their former lives with a newfound sense of joy, purpose and self-worth. “What Aging Men Want” by John C. Robinson, Ph.D., D. Min. should be required reading for every man facing mid-life and struggling with impending mortality.


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The word vice is used rather casually in our society, occasionally describing a “specific form of evil-doing which offends the moral standards of the community,” but more often referring simply to a human frailty or weakness.
Recently, a lovely woman named “Susan” announced that although she is a contributing member to society, an excellent mother and a dedicated employee, she is also an alcoholic. She is not the kind of alcoholic depicted in Hollywood movies — the stumbling, nonfunctioning ne’er-do-well who drinks Jack Daniels for breakfast and is passed out by the time the Today Show credits roll.
Rather, Susan has come to terms with the fact that, on those rare occasions when she does imbibe alcohol, one innocent little drink invariably leads to many more. And even though Susan does not suffer from hangovers, she maintains that alcohol has been largely responsible for numerous bad experiences and decisions in her life. Falling-down drunk? No. Dependent on a substance that leads to suffering? Yes. Kudos to her for unearthing the root of her own personal vice.
The word vice is used rather casually in our society, occasionally describing a “specific form of evil-doing which offends the moral standards of the community,” but more often referring simply to a human frailty or weakness. We even tend to laugh at our vices, especially when they seem harmless, at least in relative terms.
A vice for chocolate, say, is so much better than a vice for illegal drugs. But, in truth, by their very nature, all vices cause at least some degree of suffering — the idea of a vice implies a loss of control. And nearly always, the loss of control (call it a lack of discipline, if you prefer) leads to feelings of guilt and worthlessness. We associate abstaining from the vice as good behavior, and indulging in it as bad.
Have you ever considered that the word vice also can be used to describe repetitive and destructive behavioral patterns? For example, we all probably know at least one person whose vice is to play the victim, refusing to accept responsibility for the often-disastrous events in his or her life. Or how about that sweet, soft-spoken coworker whose vice is to blindly accept blame for everyone else’s problems? Or the family member who constantly feels sorry for herself, tugging at your heartstrings until you step in to save her? This is known as the self-pity vice.
Have you ever seen a meeting in a church basement for “SPA” (Self-Pitiers Anonymous)? There probably are not any such meetings, yet self-pity can cripple us from fully living our lives, just as any other mind-numbing substance can. If we dig a bit under the surface, it’s fairly easy to understand why some people become chronic self-pitiers. Perhaps they have no social life or a loved one has died or they cannot seem to find true love.
Like any other vice, self-pity has a limited shelf-life, as far as its usefulness goes. Vices serve some sort of crazy purpose for us, at least for a while. They help us get through the really hard stuff — but, unfortunately, they also allow us to numb or deny our true feelings.
Interestingly, many who excel in self-pity actually turn away from the pity of others because it exposes their own weaknesses. Sure, the self-pitier may feel he or she is a loser, but who wants everyone else believing it, too? Unless, of course, the self-pitier has realized that pity from others sometimes has its own set of advantages — perhaps special privileges at school or work, extensions on assignments, and lots of hugs and attention. Self-pity comes partly from actual life events, and largely from a need to feel special, loved and connected to friends and family.
It is not uncommon to find that the more one tries to fight a personal vice, the more strongly he or she attaches to it. Ever tried giving up all sweets — forever? Even the most fiber-loving and sugar-wary among us would likely soon find themselves hiding in stairwells, stuffing themselves with cookie dough. However, when one consciously eases the guilt typically associated with a vice and relaxes into it, the fix received from indulging in the vice may soon dissipate.
Take self-pity. Rather than shaming yourself for indulging in the behavior — “My life is rotten but, hey, there are starving children out there; I am so selfish.” — try agreeing with your darkest thoughts. “It really is true. No one likes me. I will never have another friend and I will always be alone.” Go ahead — wallow in your self-pity. Throw yourself a full-on, over-the-top pity party extravaganza that rivals David Guest and Liza Minnelli’s wedding in its ridiculousness.
This may be a little scary at first; even though you may be quite adept in the practice of self-pity, allowing yourself to positively revel in it can feel like a never-ending downward spiral. Most likely, though, just the opposite will occur. You will soon grow very, very tired of your self-pitying behavior. It is simply no fun to fight with someone who refuses to fight back. Set a time limit for how long you will indulge in your full-on, head-spinning dose of self-pity (maybe a day, maybe a week). Chances are, in very little time you’ll be bored with the whole darn thing.
Now, certainly this is not to suggest that everyone with a vice or addiction go out right now and embark upon a maniacal binge. However, it is interesting to note that many addicts seem unable to give up their vices until they have hit absolute rock bottom. That is true with many of the crutches we use to prop ourselves up. Sometimes we develop the inner strength to give up our vices simply because we tire of them; we recognize that they no longer serve a useful purpose in our lives. Simply put, they begin to cause us more pain than pleasure.
When certain behaviors cause us, like Susan, to make bad decisions or hold us back, it is time to examine those behaviors. When our vices cause us more suffering than comfort, we must ask ourselves whether they are serving a useful purpose or whether it is time to let them go. In doing so, we make room for the possibility of living a truly authentic life.
Kristin Cicciarelli, M.A., is a freelance writer in Scottsdale, Ariz. She is a graduate of the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (Culinary School), is certified in Nutrition for the Foodservice Manager and has worked in the health food industry. kcicciarelli@cox.net.