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PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
54-1522. License — Renewal and reinstatement — certification requirement. (1) License renewal and reinstatement shall be in accordance with section 67-2614, Idaho Code.
(2) Effective January 1, 2021, every holder of a license to practice optometry must be certified to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents as provided in section 54-1501(3), Idaho Code, and in rules of the board.
(3) Any license under this chapter issued to a licensee who has not met the qualifications and been certified to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents pursuant to section 54-1501(3), Idaho Code, shall expire on December 31, 2020, and shall not be subject to renewal or reinstatement; provided however, that licensees who received their license prior to 1990 shall be excused from the provisions of this subsection, and their licenses shall be accorded grandfather rights.
[54-1522, added 1972, ch. 91, sec. 2, p. 179; am. 1974, ch. 13, sec. 134, p. 138; am. 1998, ch. 252, sec. 1, p. 822; am. 2003, ch. 21, sec. 9, p. 82; am. 2016, ch. 116, sec. 1, p. 329; am. 2017, ch. 230, sec. 2, p. 557.]


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Theatre (comedy)
Pleasance Dome - KingDome
Group: Paolo Nani Teater
Warnings and additional info: Suggested Age Guideline: 8+. Please note there is no babes in arms policy for this show, and children under the age of 2 will not be admitted into the performance.
Hearing not needed
A sparkling comedy classic and international hit show from 'one of the world's greatest clowns' (La Repubblica). Paolo Nani, alone on stage, with props that can be held in a suitcase and without saying a single word, performs 15 acts, all of them based on the same theme, but played in 15 hilarious versions. Stuffed with gags from start to finish, this ingenious performance has had audiences throughout the world in stitches, winning awards and critical acclaim in 45 countries! Suitable for all ages and nationalities, Paolo Nani brings his cult show to Scotland for the first time.
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Accessible entry: Main queue inside Dome at left of building. Level access to left of venue — ask staff for assistance.
Wheelchair access type: Level Access (Building Lift)
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A simple scene played out 15 times with hilarious results...
UK Theatre Web (3/5 stars) 147 days ago
Extremely clever and with many points of amusement and a few genuine laughs
Total Theatre 150 days ago
Paulo Nani saunters onto the stage, wearing a minimal costume of black trousers, lace-up boots, a white T-shirt and clip-on braces, with his hair in tufts. He pauses, looks at us and raises a quizzical eyebrow. We laugh and are subtly drawn into his world. He bows and we applaud,...
One of the great things about Paolo Nani's work is that you can enjoy it in any language. ...
Alone on stage with a handful of props, Paolo Nani has never looked so at home. His charisma is undeniable. The Letter is a series of repeated scenes in which Nani finds different ways to do the same thing. At the start of each version, Nani flashes a cue card...
Reviewsphere (4/5 stars) 155 days ago
The bones of the scene being the drinking and spitting out of a glass of wine which prompts a furious letter of complaint written with an inkless pen. Nothing to see here, you think. Jog on.
Only, when you take into account Nani's mastery of body, material and audience, the increasing level of challenge he sets himself ("armless") and the comical interaction between performer and audience, there is only one word for it and that is – genius!
Sardines (5/5 stars) 155 days ago
Every now and then at a large event like the Fringe you discover a performer who is at the top of his game, and that is certainly the case with Paolo Nani. The Letter, honed over 1600 performances, is a master class in clowning – grab any seats that remain.
Nani has a letter he needs to write. To do so he has a routine to go through. It is funny the first time he does it and the repetition of it in a different number of styles takes funny and makes it hilarious. From the beginning when he talks...
Paolo Nani has been performing his one-man show The Letter since 1992, so it's no surprise he's good at it. Born in Italy and now resident in Denmark, Nani has been acclaimed by la Repubblica as, 'One of the world's greatest clowns.' Don't worry though: he's not one of the...

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Undead ghosty skull spirit thingie ... kind of an experiment.
Would you like flaming skulls with that?
Dude, Jiggly, Snorlax is supercool ;). I think you should have also shaded the head and arms in the same coloring. But otherwise it's a cool Ghost Rider ghost skeleton bird thingie mix!


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WHISKEY SHIVERS
Sun SEPT 18 @ 5:00pm
Barefoot, sleeveless and sweaty, Whiskey Shivers frontman and fiddle master Bobby Fitzgerald never stops smiling on stage. "All right! Lets kick this thing in the face!" he barks, as the band tears into their stringed instruments at breakneck speed.
It's almost impossible to watch him perform more than a song or two without cracking a smile yourself. His exuberance is contagious, and it bleeds through into the music. Whether they're playing at a backyard house party in Texas, a punk-rock dive bar or a sprawling country music festival, crowds take notice. People put down their phones, pick up their drinks and start dancing.
Whiskey Shivers isn't just the five of us on stage, its everybody in the room," Fitzgerald says. "We try to bring everybody into the moment and get them to realize there's no wall between us and the crowd. We're all in this together, and we're all here to have a good time. We'll do our best to facilitate it, but it takes all of us to make it happen. When you start to feel that, you can't help but feel a little attachment and become invested in the show. You realize, 'Oh, I'm here to have good time too!
Despite their joyful demeanor, the guys in Whiskey Shivers aren't pretending that life is always easy. Far from it, Fitzgerald explains. Their new self-titled album, produced by fellow roots music boundary-pusher Robert Ellis, is heavy with traditional bluegrass themes and imagery lamenting universal struggles – work, pain, sin, regret and death.
It's in the contrast where Whiskey Shivers' music shines. They infuse their songs with punk rock energy and a darkly comical light-heartedness, stretching the bluegrass genre to fit whatever they feel is right. For them, being happy is a conscious choice, and making fun of life's struggles is part of their philosophy.
PubHang w/Psychic Beat 1-Man Band
Thurs SEPT 15 @ 7:30pm
Pub Hang w/STRAYER + the DOGS


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Why Everyone From Jackie O to Justin Bieber Has Flocked to Italy's Belmond Caruso Hotel
By Morgan Halberg • 10/19/18 8:00am
Italy's Belmond Caruso Hotel. Courtesy Belmond Hotel Caruso
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's current marital status is finally (maybe?) confirmed, but the pop star and his model fiancée were honeymooning long before they announced their engagement.
The Biebs recently took a break from hitting the L.A. streets in hotel slippers and headed with Baldwin to the Belmond Hotel Caruso in Ravello, Italy, where the couple reportedly stayed in its $13,000-per-night Villa Margherita. The secluded Amalfi Coast spot is composed of two suites, and they rented out both, which means they had full access to the grounds as well as a private butler and a personal chef.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin stayed in the hotel's new Villa Margherita guesthouse. Courtesy Belmond Hotel Caruso
The five-star hotel has long been an attraction for well-heeled travelers looking for a breezy Mediterranean getaway. Its 50 rooms and suites typically start at approximately $1,059 a night but can cost up to $6,000.
The original building dates way back to the 11th century, when a noble Roman family was shipwrecked near Ravello and subsequently constructed a palace on the cliffs to celebrate their survival. Palazzo D'Afflitto sat on a limestone bluff more than 1,000 feet above the sea.
Belmond Hotel Caruso is tucked away in the town of Ravello on the Amalfi Coast. Courtesy Belmond Hotel Caruso
The palace was entirely rebuilt by the end of the 1500s, and in the late 17th and early 18th centuries local artists painted frescoes inside it, a chapel was erected nearby and marble columns were installed at its entrance. But it wasn't converted into a luxury stay until 1893, when hotelier Pantaleone Caruso began renting out five rooms in one wing of the property.
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He dubbed it Pensione Belvedere, and eventually transformed the entire palazzo into what became known as Hotel Caruso Belvedere. After a New York Times journalist checked in and wrote a gushing review for the paper (this was long before #sponcon), it became a favorite among celebrities and socialites in search of a private sanctuary in the increasingly crowded European coastal towns.
Most of its 50 rooms and suites have private balconies. Courtesy Belmond Hotel Caruso
Notoriously reclusive actress Greta Garbo stole away to the hotel in the late 1930s with lauded conductor Leopold Stokowski. The two regularly ate a vegetarian lunch there, until a catty waiter reportedly commented to the press that Stokowski "must love her to eat that stuff. Before she came he used to eat plenty of meat and spaghetti." (Garbo had a rather unique diet, which may or may not have included raw yeast and celery loaf.) Fortunately, the hotel's current Belvedere Restaurant, helmed by chef Mimmo di Raffaele, offers more legit Mediterranean cuisine, like sea bass and seafood salads, plus views of the Bay of Salerno from its terrace. There's also a pool and alfresco bar-restaurant surrounded by rose bushes, as well as a cocktail and piano bar.
Past guests have included Jackie Kennedy, Greta Garbo and Humphrey Bogart. Courtesy Belmond Hotel Caruso
Former first lady Jackie Kennedy was also a fan of the hotel. She spent her summer holiday in Ravello in 1962 based on a recommendation from her distant cousin, the writer Gore Vidal, who eventually moved to a villa there. During her trip she met the Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, and the Fiat heir accompanied her throughout the Amalfi Coast during the three weeks she ended up staying in the area, before she returned to the White House. Vidal, on the other hand, became an honorary citizen. He said of the town, "When I'm away, I think about Ravello all the time. Knowing I can come back here makes the road bearable."
Belmond took over the hotel in 2000 and embarked on a four-year restoration and overhaul that included calling in archeologists after foundations for a medieval palace were discovered near the main building—they can be seen today. The hotel company brought in architect Gennaro Passerotti as well as designer Frederico Forquet, who sourced ancient terra-cotta, hand-painted tiles, oil paintings and custom textiles. Frescoes were restored in three of the salons, the drawing room, the chapel, the bar and the reception area.
Belmond launched a major renovation in 2000, after the company acquired the hotel. Courtesy Belmond Hotel Caruso
In 2005 the hotel reopened, its two signature stone lions greeting guests at the entrance just like they did past visitors like Virginia Woolf and Humphrey Bogart. Most of the rooms now have balconies, and all of them are outfitted with carefully curated decor (urn-shaped lamps, mosaic-framed mirrors) as well as four-poster beds. Each offers its own unique details, such as original stone arches.
The infinity pool at Belmond Hotel Caruso. Courtesy Belmond Hotel Caruso
But Belmond's most noteworthy addition was the much-fawned-over and oft-Instagrammed infinity pool, which is frequently included in "best pool" lists and is also where model Emily Ratajkowski posed for a plethora of photos during her sojourn at the hotel in 2015.
Aside from the picture-perfect piscine, the grounds are filled with olive vines and gardens boasting mint, thyme, rosemary, bay and rose blooms. And while leaving the hotel may not seem entirely necessary, you can rent out its private wooden boat, the Ercole, for a sunset cruise or book a private helicopter tour or a guided private night tour to see the town's lesser-known enclaves. Then there's our personal favorite: the lemon tour, in which a private car transports guests to a local farm where its owners explain how the Amalfi Coast's famous lemons are grown and used in cooking—and, of course, how limoncello is made.
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National Building Museum
The National Building Museum is located at 401 F Street NW in Washington, D.C., United States. It is a museum of "architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning". It was created by an act of Congress in 1980, and is a private non-profit institution; it is adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the Judiciary Square Metro station. The museum hosts various temporary exhibits in galleries around the spacious Great Hall.
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The building, completed in 1887, served as the Pension Building, housing the United States Pension Bureau, and hosted several presidential inaugural balls. It is an important early large-scale example of Renaissance Revival architecture, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
Pension BuildingEdit
The National Building Museum is housed in the former Pension Bureau building, a brick structure completed in 1887 and designed by Montgomery C. Meigs, the U.S. Army quartermaster general.[2] It is notable for several architectural features, including the spectacular interior columns and a frieze, sculpted by Caspar Buberl, stretching around the exterior of the building and depicting Civil War soldiers in scenes somewhat reminiscent of those on Trajan's Column as well as the Horsemen Frieze of the Parthenon. The vast interior, measuring 316 × 116 feet (96 × 35 m),[3] has been used to hold inauguration balls; a Presidential Seal is set into the floor near the south entrance.
Interior of the Pension Office, ca. 1918
After the Civil War, the United States Congress passed legislation that greatly extended the scope of pension coverage for veterans and their survivors and dependents, notably their widows and orphans. The number of staff needed to implement and administer the new benefits system ballooned to over 1,500, and quickly required a new building from which to run it all. Meigs was chosen to design and construct the new building. He departed from the established Greco-Roman models that had been the basis of government buildings in Washington, D.C., until then and which continued after the Pension Building's completion. Meigs based his design on Italian Renaissance precedents, notably Rome's Palazzo Farnese and the Palazzo della Cancelleria.[3]
The National Building Museum's Corinthian columns are among the largest in the world measuring 75 ft. (23 m) tall and 8 ft. (2.4 m) in diameter[2]
Included in his design was a frieze sculpted by Caspar Buberl. Because a sculpture of that size was well out of Meigs's budget, he had Buberl create 28 different scenes, totaling 69 feet (21 m) in length, which were then mixed and slightly modified to create the continuous 1,200-foot (365-m) parade of over 1,300 figures. Because of the 28 sections' modification and mixture, it is only in careful examination that the frieze is seen to be the same figures repeated several times. The sculpture includes infantry, navy, artillery, cavalry, and medical components, as well as a good deal of the supply and quartermaster functions, for it was in that capacity that Meigs had served during the Civil War.
Meigs's correspondence with Buberl reveals that Meigs insisted that a black teamster, who "must be a negro, a plantation slave, freed by war", be included in the quartermaster panel. This figure was ultimately to assume a central position, over the building's west entrance.
Built before modern artificial ventilation, the building was designed to maximize air circulation: all offices not only had exterior windows, but also opened onto the court, which was designed to admit cool air at ground level and exhaust hot air at the roof. Made of brick and tile, the stairs were designed for the limitations of disabled and aging veterans, having a gradual ascent with low steps. In addition, each step slanted slightly from back to front to allow easy drainage: a flight could be washed easily by pouring water from the top.
When Philip Sheridan was asked to comment on the building, his biting reply echoed the negative sentiment of much of the Washington establishment of the day: "Too bad the damn thing is fireproof." A similar quote is also attributed to William Tecumseh Sherman, perhaps casting doubt on the truth of the Sheridan tale.
The completed building, sometimes called "Meigs Old Red Barn", required more than 15 million bricks,[4] which, according to the wit of the day, were each counted by the parsimonious Meigs.
Becoming a museumEdit
Logo of the National Building Museum, 2012
The building was used for federal government offices until the 1960s when it had fallen into a state of disrepair and was considered for demolition. After pressure from conservationists, the government commissioned a report by architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith of possible other uses for the building. Her 1967 report suggested a museum dedicated to the building arts. The building was then listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. In 1980, Congress created the National Building Museum as a private, non-profit institution. The building itself was formally renamed the National Building Museum in 1997.[3]
Every year, the annual Christmas in Washington program was filmed at the museum, with the President and First Lady until the show's cancellation in 2015.
Museum ShopEdit
The National Building Museum Shop was honored in 2007 as the "Best Museum Store" in the country by Niche magazine, "Best All-Around Museum Shop" in the region by The Washington Post,[5] a "Top Shop" by the Washingtonian,[6] and named best museum shop in D.C. by National Geographic Traveler's blog, Intelligent Travel, in July 2009.[7] In 2010, The Huffington Post included the National Building Museum in a story, "Museums with Amazing Gift Shops".[8] The Museum Shop sells books about the built environment and an array of housewares, educational toys, watches, and items for an office, all with an emphasis on design.
American politicsEdit
On June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination with a farewell rally inside the museum.[9] Several of Clinton's most recognized quotes and sayings were first spoken on this date to several hundreds of supporters, including "If we can blast fifty women into space, we will someday launch a woman into the White House."[10]
AwardsEdit
The National Building Museum presents three annual awards: the Honor Award for individuals and organizations who have made important contributions to the U.S.'s building heritage; the Vincent Scully Prize, which honors exemplary practice, scholarship, or criticism in architecture, historic preservation, and urban design; and the Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology, which recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation in the field of construction methods and processes.[citation needed]
Outreach programsEdit
Investigating Where We Live
Investigating Where We Live is a summer program for teens from the DC metropolitan area. Students spend four weeks in teams equipped with cameras, and sketchbooks to discover the local communities. Students are given an introduction to photography and then investigate neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. Documenting history, landmarks, and residential areas, students assemble the community's identity. The original photographs and writings are incorporated into an exhibition at the Museum. Since 1996, more than 500 students have participated in learning about different communities within the District of Columbia.[11] Upon completion of the program, participants:
Receive a digital camera
Develop relationships with professional photographers, designers, museum staff, and fellow participants
Keep photographs for use in future projects, portfolios, or high school and college applications
Fulfill community service requirements for school[12]
Previous exhibits include "Investigating Where We Live: Recapturing Shaw's Legacy" which taught high school students about DC's Shaw neighborhood.[13][14]
ImagesEdit
National Building Museum (Capitol building in background)
National Building Museum from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (F Street NW)
Corner figures, exterior frieze
South entrance
Black teamster, exterior frieze
Great Hall during 2010 Honor Award ceremony
2005 Vincent Scully Prize ceremony
Gallery in the 2008-2009 exhibition Green Community
Family activity at the 2008 Festival of the Building Arts
List of National Historic Landmarks in Washington, D.C.
^ National Park Service (April 15, 2008). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
^ a b "National Building Museum Facts". National Building Museum. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
^ a b c "Our Historic Building". National Building Museum. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
^ National Building Museum Web Site Archived July 7, 2010, at the Wayback Machine retrieved June 27, 2010
^ "And the Winners Are...". Washington Post. December 8, 2000.
^ Mary Clare Glover (July 1, 2007). "Top Museum Shops". Washingtoanian.
^ Sarah Aldrich (July 29, 2009). "10 Best Museum Shops in DC". Intelligent Travel, National Geographic. Archived from the original on April 14, 2010.
^ "Museums With Amazing Gift Shops, Ripe For Holiday Shopping (PHOTOS)". Huffington Post travel. December 3, 2010.
^ Nagourney, Adam; Mark Leibovich (June 8, 2008). "Ending Her Bid, Clinton Backs Obama". The New York Times. Retrieved June 7, 2008.
^ The Washington Post. "44 - Clinton's Last Hurrah." Anne E. Kornblut. 7 June 2008. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2013. CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
^ "Teen programs and events at the National Building Museum". Retrieved October 31, 2018.
^ "Investigating Where We Live: Recapturing Shaw's Legacy at national Building Museum". Retrieved October 31, 2018.
^ Morello, Carol (July 6, 2013). "National Building Museum helps teens explore Shaw, a neighborhood in transition". The Washington Post.
Lyons, Linda Brody, Building a Landmark: A Guide to the Historic Home of the National Building Museum, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., 1999
McDaniel, Joyce L., The Collected Works of Caspar Buberl: An Analysis of a Nineteenth Century American Sculptor, MA thesis, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1976
Weeks, Christopher, AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington, D.C., 3rd ed., Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1994, pp. 73–74.
Schiavo, Laura Burd. National Building Museum: Art Spaces. New York: Scala Publishers, 2007.
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Writing Exercise: Develop a religion where people worship something that no one would ever worship in our world. And it can't be silly.
These people worship Rhythm and Vibration. They believe that their deity manifests itself through vibration. It's not all sound that's sacred–it's specific rhythmic vibrations. The longer, louder, and slower, the better. They believe that the chaotic noises of nature (e.g. wind, thunder, quakes, etc) are their God fighting the Silence. The Silence seeks to still everything, and stop all life. These people believe that the human heartbeat was given to mankind as a reminder and connection to God. They believe that the Silence seeks to quiet their rhythm by causing chaos in man's soul. Sin causes the harmony of their own rhythm to fall out of sync with their God's rhythm.
Adherents always carry with them a small drum that they can bang on to keep rhythm while they meditate. Their holy sites are places where the natural vibration of the earth can heard without wind, thunder, or earthquakes. Their churches are oval shaped, open roofed amphitheaters, that are acoustically perfect. At their central headquarters they have constructed a massive gong that rings twice an hour. It is loud enough to be heard miles and miles away, and the bell takes nearly half of an hour to stop reverberating.
Musicians are considered holy men. Adding tone to the rhythm is the 'creative' way of praying. Those that play an instrument that emits tones that can be controlled are venerated. However, percussionists are more highly respected than any other because the simple rhythm is considered to be more powerful and more directly connected to God than anything else.
It is said that the greatest of this religions holy men was a percussionist who laid out a beat for over a year, without stopping. The very rhythm itself was enough to sustain him. He did not eat. He did not speak. He did not move, save it were to beat on his drum. When he finally stopped, not out of exhaustion, but seemingly out of nirvana, he immediately died.
Physical vibration is not the only form of holy rhythm. Natural cycles such as life and death, the rising and setting of the sun, the phases of the moon, or the changing of the seasons happen in a steady rhythm. These are dependable things. War, selfishness, hatred, etc are all things that disrupt the natural cycle and rhythm of things and pull people away from God.
Hell for these people is to be pulled apart by their own chaos that they cease to exist in any recognizable way. They are simply scattered sounds.
Their ultimate desire is to bring their own lives into such rhythmic harmony that they transform into beings of pure vibration and are caught up to be with their God forever.
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Whyislam.org Forums: Which Miracles of Jesus are not in the Bible?
Topic: Which Miracles of Jesus are not in the Bible?
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Are there other miracles of Jesus mentioned in The Qur'an not mentioned in The Bible?
wasnt there a miracle involving bringing clay birds to life as a child?
what I find strange though is that the Quran does not make mention of any of the miracles that jesus performed as an adult, as mentioned in christian scripture.
I could be wrong, but is there mention of jesus raising people back to life in the Quran?
The mention in the Qur'an of Jesus bringing clay birds to life and his raising people back to life are actually in the same verse.
My favourite miracle is the one where he rubs his belly while simultaneously patting his head.
Scrugg, even I can do that. I can stand three feet from a wall with a chair between me and the wall, bend at the waist, put my head on the wall, pick up the chair, and stand up. Can you?
[And remember] when the disciples said, "O Jesus, Son of Mary, can your Lord send down to us a table [spread with food] from the heaven?
[Jesus] said," Fear Allah, if you should be believers."
Is this miracle mentioned in The Bible?
I think this is the same story as the one in the bible where jesus feeds multitudes with fish and bread.
Its unlikely that jesus would have asked for a 'table', it having not yet been invented!!!
Well, i don't think so, although i must admit i've never tried that, let alone even thought of such a thing.
That is impressive to say the least.
I can touch my toes...well, i used to be able to; but at least now i can see my toes...my belly doesn't get in the way anymore. Yay for me.
I stand corrected tables were in common use back then.
Scrugg, it has to do with the shape of the female pelvis. A man cannot do what I suggested simply because his pelvis is not shaped to accommodate birthing a baby.
This is very similar to the John 6 conversation Jesus had with unbelieving Jews who were following him. They were more interested in filling their stomachs than in accepting the 'bread of life' that would bring them salvation. The manna referenced by the Jews was food that God miraculously gave the Israelites every morning during their wandering in the desert with Moses. Jesus refers to himself as the 'bread of life' because belief in him gave eternal life, where the manna only sustained the body.
Joh 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.
Joh 6:27 "Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal."
Joh 6:28 Therefore they said to Him, "What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?"
Joh 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent."
Joh 6:30 So they said to Him, "What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform?
Joh 6:31 "Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, 'HE GAVE THEM BREAD OUT OF HEAVEN TO EAT.'"
Joh 6:32 Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven.
Joh 6:33 "For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world."
Joh 6:34 Then they said to Him, "Lord, always give us this bread."
Joh 6:35 Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.


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Counterfeit Goods: Impacts on Consumers and the Economy
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We all like to feel like we are getting value-for-money on anything we purchase, but sometimes a bargain can leave us feeling cheaper than expected when it turns out to be a counterfeit, sub-standard imitation of the real thing.
Questions are raised about the multiple perspectives involved in the operation of the movement of these illegal products and how societal roles and conforming to pressures contribute to the damage being done to individuals and the economy overall.
The pandemic saw a shift in the way UK consumers carry out their day-to-day business, with many former technophobes (including myself) finding the joy of next-day delivery and internet banking. Prior to coronavirus, I never entertained banking apps or contactless technology, electing instead to receive paper statements and utilise telephone banking to carry out remote business.
But alas, sometimes circumstances push us to change our thinking about products and services, encouraging us to broaden our horizons, try and trust new things, in my case switching about 80% of my own consumer activity to online methods.
According to BRC/KPMG Retail Sales Monitor1, non-food sales in 2021 were 15.6% ahead of the previous year – a period that included the height of the pandemic, when many of us were reliant on delivery services and online retailers.
As the consumer has moved further towards online services, so too have the trading operations of suppliers of counterfeit and substandard goods who previously plied their wares from fold-up tables in marketplaces and on street corners.
This movement online has not only further anonymised the process for the sellers of these goods but has also served to raise questions about why consumers will resort to buying from unauthorised and risky suppliers.
Why do people knowingly choose counterfeit goods?
Two researchers from the Beijing Technology and Business University investigated the relationship between group motivation, ego, and unethical behavioural intention from a broader perspective, looking at the potential driving factors for being complicit in these often-illegal activities2.
Their findings indicate the collective adoption of a 'no-harm, no-foul' mindset in which the consumer does not explicitly see the impact of their involvement in the criminal activity, and as a result, are more likely to participate. However, many are also likely be involved in the purchasing of counterfeit and sub-standard products without even being aware of the situation.
With additional pressures from society to conform to standards of beauty and through the perpetual bombardment of images which extol the false image of perfection via social media channels and through popular culture, it is inevitable that those within society without the resources to achieve these ideals through legitimate means turn to alternatives to do so.
Fashion and beauty trends evolve over time, as do expectations for the consumer to adapt to them, and it seems that little that can be done to alter this. However, questions need to be asked regarding the damage that can be caused by purchasing 'knock-off' goods online, even under the guise of 'just saving money'.
Online Shopping Fraud
According to the Consumer Harm Report (2021), published by the National Trading Standards (NTS) for the UK, National Trading Standards Teams dealt with over £51m in consumer and business detriment in 2021/213. Their consumer protection work highlighted the many unsettling situations in which people are misled, defrauded, and bullied by criminals, and how this can be particularly troubling for targeted, vulnerable people with long-term and debilitating health conditions, or older people living alone.
Earlier research from the Anti-Counterfeiting Forum4 estimates that the proliferation of counterfeit goods has resulted in a cost of £30bn (or the equivalent of 14,800 jobs) for the UK economy. Even more startling, according to The Anti-Counterfeiting Group, the 2018 EU Customs Report5 estimates that of all counterfeit border seizures, 34% had the potential to harm consumers.
Increased Seizure of Counterfeit Goods
In 2018, the seizure on counterfeit goods increased by 9% on previous annual figures and may suggest two possibilities – that border control teams are becoming increasingly effective at the identification and seizure of such items, or alternatively, that those dealing in fake goods are taking increased risks with regards to public safety.
The 'no harm, no foul' mentality surrounding counterfeit culture still puts consumers at genuine risk. Many do not even realise that they have purchased counterfeit goods, thereby unwittingly putting their loved ones and themselves at risk.
Risks of Counterfeit Goods
Counterfeit goods can pose serious risks to the health and safety of those purchasing the items, and to others, such as family members, including children that ultimately use these products.
Often untested and produced to a lower-quality standard than legitimate items, there are many potential hazards associated with counterfeit goods –
Counterfeit fragrances and cosmetics may contain harmful chemicals that may cause skin irritation, burning or even permanent disfigurement if applied to the skin.
Counterfeit toys and children's products may contain high levels of chemicals such as boron, and present choking hazards with loose buttons, stuffing, and small parts.
Counterfeit electrical goods can be made with poor quality components that present fire risks, as well as limiting the lifespan of the products.
Consumers can avoid unknowingly purchasing counterfeit goods by –
Only purchasing goods from reputable suppliers and websites.
Checking the contents of products for unusual ingredients or high levels of dangerous chemicals – if unsure, do not purchase.
Checking packaging for manufacturer stamps and stickers – if at all unsure, do not purchase / use these products
Looking for evidence of product testing and the standards / levels to which the products have been tested (usually UK and European Standards – e.g., for cosmetics – 'Regulations (EC) No. 1223/2009' or the Kitemark with 'ISO 9001:2015' for safety items). Avoid untested and unregulated products.
Where there is a demand, inevitably, the supply will follow. Ultimately, questions need to be asked of both the online traders and their motivations, and the changing moral values and societal pressures placed on people, that are potentially increasing the demand for cheaper items from dubious sources. What we can do is limit the damage by avoiding knowingly purchasing counterfeit items. By identifying fraudulent practices and subsequently reporting traders, progress can be made.
If you believe you have been sold counterfeit or substandard products and need more advice on the matter, you can contact consumeradvice.scot.
consumeradvice.scot is Scotland's national consumer advice service, launched in April 2019 and funded by the Scottish Government following the devolution of consumer powers. Free advice is available to everyone in Scotland on consumer issues including scams, holidays, utilities, travel, deliveries, insurance, counterfeit goods, and refunds. Consumers can seek support in different ways: by calling freephone 0808 164 6000 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) and online, through email and web chat at www.consumeradvice.scot.
The service also provides a 'Quick Reporting Tool' for people in Scotland to report scams. This can be accessed through www.scamwatch.scot.
You can follow us on social media – Twitter: @advicedotscot , Instagram: @advice.scot and Facebook: www.facebook.com/advice.scot/, or get ahead by visiting out knowledge centre at www.consumeradvice.scot.
Online sales grew in 2021 – but fell back in December as shoppers headed in-store for certainty – Internet Retailing
EconPapers: Acquiescence or Resistance: Group Norms and Self-Interest Motivation in Unethical Consumer Behaviour (repec.org)
Consumer Harm 2021.pdf (nationaltradingstandards.uk)
About Counterfeiting – The Anti-Counterfeiting Forum (anticounterfeitingforum.org.uk)
The Dangers of Fakes | ACG (a-cg.org)


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It's New Hampshire for Colonials gymnast King
BY TIM MORRIS
Freehold High School's all-state gymnast Jennifer King will take her talents to the University of New Hampshire starting next fall. DORINE SHAPIRO Freehold High School's Jennifer King has never shied away from a challenge. It made her one of the most decorated gymnasts in school and Freehold Regional High School District history. Now, the all-state Colonials senior is ready for her next test — Division I college gymnastics.
King, who led the Colonials to the 2011 NJSIAA Team Championship and back-toback Central Jersey state sectional crowns in 2011 and 2012, will be attending the University of New Hampshire, where she will be a walk-on to the women's gymnastics team.
"I'm very excited," the Freehold captain said. "It (New Hampshire) was always my first choice.
"I always knew I wanted to be a Division I athlete," she continued. "I've been looking forward to competing at Division I all my life. I've worked hard for it."
Being a walk-on doesn't phase King in the least. She likes the idea that she has to "earn my spot."
"I want to be pushed to be my best," she said.
King noted that New Hampshire head coach Gail Goodspeed has a very good track record for giving scholarships to walk-ons.
Location also played a role in King's decision. Her family vacations in New Hampshire and now has a home in Tuftonboro, which is 45 minutes from the New Hampshire campus in Durham.
"I grew up here," she said of the Granite State. "It (college decision) worked out perfectly."
King had other colleges pursuing her, but after an official visit to the University of New Hampshire, it was over.
"I loved the campus," she said. "I got to meet the team and coaches. I love the coaches. It's where I felt I fit the most.
"I can't wait to be on the team and experience what it's like," she added. Team has always been important to King, who invariably put the Colonials first above her own individual success. New Hampshire has a very good program, which should help her feel at home. Ex-Howell High School great Austyn Fobes, who was the NJSIAA state allaround champion, is in her senior year there and has qualified for the NCAA Regionals.
King is certainly ready for the next level. Competing for her club, Devlin Gymnastics in Manasquan, she recently finished fifth in the all-around (36.425) at the New Jersey Level 9 and Level 10 State Championships, qualifying for regional competition later this month.
King will major in physical therapy at New Hampshire. It's a major she was driven to in no small part because of the injuries she had to overcome to become an all-state gymnast. There were times when her career may have been in doubt, but through sheer will and perseverance, she overcame them to fulfill her goal of competing at the Division I level. She knows she can use her experience to help other athletes going through what she did.
"I want to be around athletes," she said. "I want to help them. When they're injured, they need someone to pick them up."
Who better to help them than someone who has been through it all before and competed at the highest level in high school and college?
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The Boys of Everest: Chris Bonington and the Tragedy of Climbing's Greatest Generation
Clint Willis
This gripping account of courage, achievement, and heartbreaking loss tells the story of Bonington's Boys, a band of climbers who reinvented mountaineering during the three decades after Everest's first ascent. The boyish, fanatically driven Chris Bonington's inner circle included a dozen of the most renowned climbers, who took increasingly terrible risks on now legendary expeditions to the world's most fearsome peaks, and paid an enormous price. Most of them died in the mountains, leaving behind the hardest question of all: was it worth it?
Based on interviews with surviving climbers and others, as well as five decades of journals, expedition accounts, and letters, The Boys of Everest provides the closest thing to an answer that we will ever have. It offers riveting descriptions of what Bonington's Boys found in the mountains, as well as an understanding of what they lost there.
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Home Celebrities Dhanush, Kajol's VIP 2 eyes for a July 14 release
Dhanush, Kajol's VIP 2 eyes for a July 14 release
Velai Illa Pattathaari 2, starring Dhanush and Kajol, is nearing completion and aiming to hit the screens on July 14, 2017.
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, VIP 2 stars Dhanush and Kajol in lead roles.Dhanush's blockbuster film Velai Illa Pattathaari saw the light of day on July 18, 2014. To coincide with the release date of the first installation, the team is considering to get the 2nd part on screens from July 14.
The shooting is on the verge of completion, with important scenes featuring Dhanush being canned in the city right now. The motion picture which marks the resurgence of Bollywood heartthrob Kajol to Tamil cinema after nearly 20 years is being helmed by Soundarya Rajinikanth.
Jointly produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films and Kalaipuli S Thanu's V Creations, VIP2 has kept Amala Paul, Vivek, Saranya Ponvannan and Samuthirakani from the first part. Kajol, who plays the function of a big-headed industrialist is pitted versus Dhanush in the film. Sean Roldan, who won the hearts of music lovers with Dhanush's directorial launching Power Paandi, is scoring the tunes for the job.
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In some parts of the world, Herod's massacre of the innocents is a living tradition. On Christmas Day in Iraq, 37 people were killed in bomb attacks in Christian districts of Baghdad. Radical Islamists mark -- and stain -- the season with brutality and intolerance.
The violence, of course, is not restricted by the calendar. In recent months, we've seen Coptic Christians gunned down in Cairo and churches burned. Thousands of Syrian Christians have fled to Turkey. "Where we live," said one refugee, "10 churches have been burned down. ... When the local priest was executed, we decided to leave."
Across North Africa and the greater Middle East, anti-Christian pressure has grown during the last few decades, sometimes subtle, sometimes overt. This persecution has gained recent attention from the archbishop of Canterbury and the pope. "We won't resign ourselves," says Pope Francis, "to a Middle East without Christians."
The most passionate advocate has been Prince Charles -- an often underestimated, consistently thoughtful figure. "For 20 years," he said in a recent speech, "I have tried to build bridges between Islam and Christianity and to dispel ignorance and misunderstanding. The point though, surely, is that we have now reached a crisis where the bridges are rapidly being deliberately destroyed by those with a vested interest in doing so."
The growth of this persecution is sometimes used as a club against the very idea of democracy promotion. Middle East democracy, the argument goes, often results in oppressive Sunni religious ascendancy. Majority rule will bring the harsh imposition of the majority faith.
But this is the criticism of a caricature. Democracy promotion -- as embraced by the National Democratic Institute or the International Republican Institute or Freedom House -- is about human liberty protected by democratic institutions. Securing institutional respect for minority rights is particularly difficult in transitioning societies, as we've recently seen. But clinging to authoritarianism further hollows out civil society, making the results even more chaotic and dangerous when a dictator falls. And even marginally more favorable dictators can't be propped up forever, as we've also recently witnessed. So it matters greatly whether America and other democracies can help pluralism survive and shape the emerging political order.
This is a priority for both humanitarian and strategic reasons. As William Inboden of the University of Texas notes, there is a robust correlation between religious persecution and national security threats. "Including World War II," argues Inboden, "every major war the United States has fought over the past 70 years has been against an enemy that also severely violated religious freedom." The reverse is equally true. "There is not a single nation in the world," he says, "that both respects religious freedom and poses a security threat to the United States."
There are a number of possible explanations for this strong correlation. The most compelling is that religious freedom involves the full and final internalization of democratic values -- the right to be a heretic or infidel. It requires the state to recognize the existence of binding loyalties that reach beyond the state's official views.
Some argue that Muslim theology -- emphasizing fidelity to its conception of divine law -- makes this unlikely (or impossible). Others point to past centuries when Muslim majorities and rulers coexisted with large Arab Christian populations -- a thin form of pluralism in which Christians were second-class citizens but not subject to violent intolerance. Every major religious faith contains elements of tribal exclusivity and teachings of respect for the other. The emergence of social pluralism depends on emphasizing the latter above the former.
Promoting democratic institutions is no easy task in the midst of revolution and civil war. But even limited levers -- stronger condemnation of abuses, conditioning aid on the protection of minorities, supporting moderate forces in the region -- are worth employing when the stakes are so high. America, however, seems strangely disengaged. "One of America's oddest failures in recent years," argue Economist editors John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, "is its inability to draw any global lessons from its unique success in dealing with religion at home. It is a mystery why a country so rooted in pluralism has made so little of religious freedom."
A recovery of that emphasis might begin with a simple commitment: not to resign ourselves to a Middle East without Christians.


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Railroad Commission Chairman Smitherman Comments on State Department Releasing Keystone XL Final Environmental Impact Statement
AUSTIN- Railroad Commission Barry Smitherman issued the following statement regarding the U.S. State Department's environmental impact study on the Keystone XL pipeline:
"This is great news for Americans who would prefer to encourage the production of oil from our neighbors to the north rather than rely on unfriendly nations for oil," Smitherman said. "The State Department concluded in its final environmental assessment issued today that the proposed Keystone XL pipeline would not significantly alter global greenhouse gas emissions, so clearly it is time to move ahead with this important energy infrastructure project."
Chairman Barry Smitherman was appointed to the Railroad Commission of Texas in July 2011, and was elected Chairman in February 2012. In November 2012, Chairman Smitherman won a statewide election to the Commission with 74 percent of the vote, receiving more than 4.5 million votes. Chairman Smitherman currently serves as Texas' representative on both the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and the Southern States Energy Board, and as Chair of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Gas Committee. He is on the Visiting Committee of the Bureau of Economic Geology with the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas School of Law Center for Global Energy, International Arbitration, and Environmental Law, and the Eanes Education Foundation Advisory Board.
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Words of Wisdom – Page 2 – Viby Speaks His Mind!
As a child, I often thought that there was something wrong with me. I did not fit in with my peers and I was socially awkward because it was hard for me to initiate a conversation. There was always something unusual and mystic about me which led people to believe I was a weird kid. Throughout the years of childhood and adolescence and now being a young adult I have learned that there are certain things a weird kid learns.
You get used to rejection: One thing a weird kid surely learns is that it becomes easier to face rejection. Most kids are immature and they do not want to deal with someone who might come across as a weird kid. It is cruel but it surely prepares you for the fact that a lot of people are going to stay away from you and you will face rejection. The good thing is it's not that bad after all in the grand scheme of things.
You will find true friends: While it is possible no one wants to hang out with you, it is also a probability that out of so many kids, some might feel what you feel or may be more understanding about how you feel. The ones that do stick by you are those people you'd want to stick with for your entire life.
You're aware that you can self improve: While there is nothing particularly wrong being weird, you always know that at some point you'll have to make few changes to adapt to the environment and move forward in order to develop social relationships. Re inventing yourself can turn out to be life changing and motivational for you and others.
You embrace your uniqueness: This is something which is a valuable life lesson and a lot of people take a lot of time to learn this. However, being a weird kid you have to embrace that you're outside the normality of your surroundings which allows you to accept and embrace your uniqueness.
You do things which no one else does: Well, this surely stands out. Normal people do normal things. Strange people do strange things. Life becomes more interesting once there is something crazy and strange happening. Strange people do creative stuff and thinks outside the box. That is a lovely thing about being weird.
To all the weird kids out there, you are awesome and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. You are truly amazing and can do great stuff. Just remember to embrace yourself and make the best of your weirdness. After all, you're mystical creatures. Be weird. Be strange.
Students have a misconception when they are coming out of high school that college is a place to have loads of fun and do plenty of parties every weekend. It is commonly believed that it is a time for fun and do stupid things. While it is true that you are still figuring out yourself in those years, it doesn't mean that you are having fun 24/7.
A lot of people also go into any major that they can find without putting a thorough thought in them and claim that they need college experience.
In most of the cases, you'll find that people party and do all that stuff for few months and then they usually get tired of it and start focusing on other things such as actually putting the effort in studying.
Ultimately, you do not need college experience to advance in life and it certainly isn't something which must be your utmost priority.
The topmost priority in college is your studies and the bonds you make (if you make any, even this is not a requirement).
To all the college students out there, you should focus on your study and well-being and if you're not in college then it doesn't mean that you're missing out on something.
Storm of the yesterday has vanished.
Everything is broken, completely demolished.
The strongest of elements have been tarnished.
Everywhere I look, I see panic.
Sunrise has healed few wounds.
There is silver lining even when everything seems doomed.
Because one day, everything will improve.


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Buying your first vacation home in Park City, Utah is just the beginning. The real fun comes when you get to make it your own (or decorate to appeal to renters). But that costs money, and your pockets may not be padded well after the down payment. Here are some ideas for couples on how to get what you both want without going over budget.
When it's time to begin planning your vacation home design, look at your space as a blank canvas. Then, start with the essentials. In the living room, a size-appropriate sofa, coffee table, and an area rug are a good foundation. Pair this with a wall-mounted smart TV (which will keep you from having to buy an entertainment console) and a few strategically placed lamps. There is no need to waste money on optional pieces until you have each room outfitted with the necessities. You don't have to purchase top-of-the-line furnishings, but you may save money on replacements if you take the time to check the reviews first. This is especially important for more expensive pieces, like mattresses, since prices can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and the most expensive option is not always the best.
Once you have the general layout ready, tie it all together with a few quality pieces that follow the same theme throughout your rental. If you have a condo on the beach, coastal decor is always in style. You are likely to find the most reasonable prices online at major retailers like Macy's, where you can also stock up on other essentials, like towels and silverware. Check your search engine of choice before you place an online order, because you can usually find Macy's coupons and promotional codes (like this one: https://www.ebates.com/macys.com) to further cut down on costs.
If you'd rather stick with locally-crafted items, you can't go wrong at flea markets and yard sales. As an added bonus, you can almost always haggle over price. Yard sales can be great ways to find eclectic pieces without spending a fortune. And if it's something you're not worried about, you'll be less upset if it's damaged.
Regardless of where you choose to acquire your accessories, keep in mind that it's not the trinkets, trimmings, or trappings that have the biggest impact. The color of your walls, cabinets, and other major features play a huge role in the overall appeal of your vacation rental. You don't have to hire a home painter to make it look good either. Good Housekeeping can help you brush up (no pun intended) on your painting skills in this seven-step guide. If you want your walls to truly impress, look for a mural stencil and create an eye-catching focal point without any artistic skills whatsoever.
Owning a vacation home is a continual investment. Don't think of your budget in terms of being a fixed dollar amount, but a fluid pool of funds that will be there when you need to make changes to keep up with the market. While you don't want to spend a fortune on furnishings, you should pay attention to quality on the most expensive items and the ones that are likely to be replaced often if they are poorly made. The carpet and dishes come to mind. A good carpet will stand up to repeated cleaning, which is paramount when you want to avoid wear. Likewise, your dishes have to stand up to daily use, including being put in the dishwasher and microwave. Coupled with the carefree attitude of vacationers, and you're looking at replacing the dishes at a ridiculous rate if you don't choose carefully. Stick with Corelle; even though the material is not 100 percent breakproof, tempered glass is strong and can usually handle whatever is thrown at (or in) it.
When your rental income (and relationship) is on the line, be smart in your decorating decisions. Don't fritter your money away by paying full price, but remember that some areas require quality, which will cost a little bit more but will save you in the long run.
If you have more questions about vacation homes, contact experts in Park City real estate, Jensen and Company.


JERUSALEM: Israel has opened a new front in its attempts to halt weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, striking one of the group�s positions inside Lebanon for the first time since the sides fought a war eight years ago.
This week�s airstrike, meant to prevent the Islamic militant group from obtaining sophisticated missiles, is part of a risky policy that could easily backfire by triggering retaliation. But at a time when the Syrian opposition says Hezbollah has been striking major blows for President Bashar Assad�s government in neighboring Syria by ambushing al-Qaida-linked fighters there, it shows the strategic importance for Israel of trying to break the Syria-Hezbollah axis.
While Israeli experts agree that Israel would never want to help al-Qaida, in this case Israel and the al-Qaida-linked fighters have as a common goal opposing Hezbollah and its alliance with the Syrian government. This puts them at least indirectly on the same side.
For now, the odds of a direct conflagration between Israel and Hezbollah appear low. The group has sent hundreds of fighters to Syria and is preoccupied with saving Assad�s embattled regime. Syrian state media reported that army troops killed 175 rebels, many of them al-Qaida-linked fighters, near Damascus on Wednesday, but the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a prominent opposition group, said it was Hezbollah forces that carried out the dawn ambush.
Israel considers both Hezbollah and the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front to be grave threats. With a lack of good choices, Israel has avoided taking sides in the Syrian war, and in the short term, is content watching the two sides beat each other up. But in the long run, officials have expressed concerns about the battlefield expertise that Hezbollah has gained. Officials also suspect that despite repeated Israeli airstrikes on suspected arms shipments, Hezbollah has managed to get its hands on many sophisticated weapons, ensuring that any future conflict with Israel will be far more intense than previous rounds of fighting.
Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Shiite group committed to Israel�s destruction, battled to a stalemate during a monthlong war in the summer of 2006.


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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: SWAT Commandeer Lt. Earl Barnes
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"An accidental police gunshot into lobby carpet at Town Hall startled officials attending a Town Council workshop Thursday night," dnj.com reports. "No one was injured after the weapon of Lt. Earl Barnes, the SWAT team commander, discharged after he tied his shoes in a chair in a lobby area." Passive construction aside, how'd that happen? If your fingers are busy tying your operationally operational SWAT boot laces, how does the pistol's trigger get depressed? Excess paunch infiltration (Lt. Barnes isn't the most svelte SWAT guy I've ever seen)? Nope. First the damage . . .
The shot left a small hole in the lobby carpet under a coffee table and in front of a bust of the late Sam Ridley, who had served as mayor from 1947 through 1987. Photos of former mayors, current Mayor Mary Esther Reed and her fellow council members also decorate the lounge area with a large TV screen that typically is tuned into the government meeting, including one that had the sound of a gunshot.
"For an accidental discharge, it could not have gone into a better spot," the chief said. "It went straight into the floor. The bullet itself mushroomed."
Only about three small pieces of full-metal jacket that had contained the bullet spread on the floor beyond the hole in the carpet without harming Barnes or damaging property, Arnold said.
And now for the negligent discharge denouement . . .
[SWAT Commandeer Lt. Earl] Barnes made two mistakes, the chief said. One included Barnes failing to snap his holster to ensure the weapon would remain in place after he had used his pistol as part of a felony traffic stop to arrest a man accused of armed robbery of a gas station/convenience store at 33 N. Lowry.
"What we think happened is he didn't snap it down enough in place," Arnold said.
The other mistake came after Barnes sat down to tie his shoes and then reached for his gun when the pistol fell out of his holster.
The lieutenant and other Smyrna police are trained to let their falling guns land on the ground because the weapons are designed not to fire in such cases, the chief said.
The police department uses Glock Model 22 or 23 .40-caliber pistols.
"We train our officers several times a year in using these weapons," said Arnold, adding that his officers are expected to be armed and ready to shoot. "Unfortunately, we're in the line of work where we have to carry weapons."
Arnold said Barnes did what would be human nature to reach for something that was falling and forgetting the training to let the gun drop to the ground.
"Unfortunately, he made the mistake, and we are held accountable for our actions," the chief said. "I have accidentally dropped mine at home. I cringed. It didn't go off."
Human nature be damned. Barnes is Smyrna's SWAT Commander, the man in charge of making sure that police officers don't do something really dumb with a gun – consciously or subconsciously. He, of all people, should have control over his ballistic behavior.
Unfortunately, we're in the line of work where we have to highlight irresponsible gun owners, so that we can all learn from their mistakes. Here's hoping that Lt. Barnes shares our desire to spread the gospel of gun safety – highlighting his cringe-worthy experience – at the next City of Smyrna Gun Safety Seminar.
davidx says:
I would figure that an urban SWAT commander ought to be in pretty darn good shape, first of all, and that he or she would be so well-trained with the weapons and associated peripheral systems that they carry daily, like holsters, that it would mindless second nature for them.
But of course I live in some kind of wishful dream world thinking fantastic crap like this nowadays, in this country.
I am SO glad I'm not in that line of work anymore.
Large police district commander equals bureaucrat. Therefore, being in shape is not a requirement. Knowing whose butt to kiss is. At least in the big Midwestern city that starts with a "Chi" and ends with an "cago" where I'm from.
If I'd stayed in that line of work from the late 70's on and somehow rose to that level, I'd be embarrassed to show myself in public in that kind of shape. And I'd be out front regularly with my guys on their operations, too.
But I never hid somewhere on the night shifts and studied for promotional exams while other guys answered calls, nor did I ever kiss anybody's ass.
Which is why I ended up going out as the simple patrolman I started as.
Mayberry says:
BAD COP __ NO DONUT !
David N says:
It would take a couple of days to kiss THAT butt!
Remember, only the police and military have enough training to be responsible handling guns.
Robert W. says:
More cushion for the… ummm… Balistic protection?
Glocks are drop safe, not cop safe.
m11nine says:
"I am the only one here professional enough to handle this Glock 40."
Said federal agent Lee Paige just seconds before shooting himself in the stupidest way possible, by intentionally pulling the trigger on a loaded gun and ASSUMING it was unloaded, like a complete rookie jerkface.
http://lonelymachines.org/2006/04/16/im-the-only-one-in-this-room-professional-enough/
LMAO at his 'professionalism' esp. the part where he calls his firearm a glock 40, which does not exist. Probably a glock 22 in 40 S&W. But it could be a derringer for all he knows, the professional brainless boob…
as extra evidence check out the follow up where he tried to sue the DEA for making fun of him for being so brainless.
http://reason.com/blog/2011/01/05/he-was-the-only-one-in-the-roo
Glocks gotta Glock.
crndl says:
what an ASTOUNDING amount of exuse-making for this person by his chief; i gotta sit DOWN
John L. says:
Make sure your snap is snapped enough before you sit!
I1uluz says:
Remember common citizens, Do as we say not as we do. If you discharge a firearm we will not make excuses but will arrest you on the spot for various charges and keep your firearm.
Lt. Barnes has nothing on Officer Da'Shaun Carr, who shot his own car and then claimed that he'd been fired on. When his ruse was discovered, Carr was de-fuzzed.
http://www.nj.com/camden/index.ssf/2015/02/officer_in_winslow_township_admits_shooting_police.html
Carr would have gotten a commendation if he'd just claimed that his car made a furtive movement.
neiowa says:
Was there a dog stealing the patrol car?
I think the Carr did make a furtive movement.
It took some looking, but I have determined that the Winslow Township cruiser was black, and may have been acting suspiciously.
So the crown vic was shot for driving while black.
No need to bring the car's race into this. The man was cut by Hanlon's Razor –
'Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanlon's_razor
I put in a couple of years in a histology laboratory. We used special steel knives to section (slice) tissue embedded in paraffin blocks. The knives were sharpened weekly using a special honing machine, and would routinely cut sections 8 – 10 microns (0.00039 inch) thick. In other words they were the sharpest thing on planet earth! And we had a rule: "If you drop one don't try to catch it." No fingers or hands were lost on my watch.
If you spend time using dangerous equipment you should become quite good at knowing which falling object to catch, and which to ignore.
Double this on the microtome blade. When I was a graduate student, there was a technician in the Anatomy department who had made the mistake of trying to catch an accidentally-dropped microtome blade. Took off all four fingers on its way to the floor. For a professional using an implement that could kill someone else, this SWAT commander seems to have been either poorly trained, or lacking in impulse control.
Rick Testa says:
Geez! You guys worked/studied in dangerous professions! I'm almost more afraid of blades than I am of firearms…almost.
You guys apparently never experienced Ralph's razer wit.
"forgetting the training"
Memo to Shannon Watts, et al: Here's your example for how well that extra-special government training works out in practice and is exactly why cops don't get special carry privilege over the rest of us.
She and her ilk see it the other way around. If something like this can happen to one of the Anointed Ones, just imagine the unsanctioned mayhem the unwashed masses could cause!
I started holding my breath waiting to see what charges got filed over this negligent discharge/endangering others, then the room started spinning.
Stinkeye says:
"Unfortunately, he made the mistake, and we are held accountable for our actions…"
Ah, good, so the SWAT commander will be facing the same criminal charges you'd throw at any ordinary, non-cop citizen who negligently discharged his pistol inside city hall? Chief? Chief? Where are you going? You didn't answer my question!
Bad cop, no donut.
Grumpy says:
I don't buy the story.
Glock 22/23's have a grip safety. Trying to grab a falling pistol is dumb, but managing to fully depress the grip safety, the tripper safety and the trigger in the same swipe by accident seems almost unbelievable. Add on the lame story about not snapping the holster. Add on, why would a holstered gun "fall out" while tying your shoe even it it was unsnapped.
Sounds better than I was playing with my loaded gun and it went off all by itself I guess.
Uh, no Glocks don't have grip safeties. You must be thinking of Springfields, or I missed the sarc.
mark_anthony_78 says:
Must be that new-fangled invisible grip safety.
To me "trigger" safeties are just to make them drop safe. If your finger or a foreign object even accidentally hits the trigger, it's most likely going to disable the trigger safety.
Where do people get this stuff? Google is 6 letters away from looking dumb on the internet.
Isn't it amazing how many people actually seem to want to show off their ignorance to others on the internet? I can't figure it. What would make people so ignorant as to just blast out that, even tho they have never even held a glock, much less fired one, or have the slightest idea how one works, that they desire to be treated as an expert because they learned how to type the words "grip safety" without even knowing what one is? It boggles my mind….
Seriously? Glocks have a grip safety?
You need to pull your head out of your 4th point of contact and get with the program.
Gtdad says:
I agree. BS story to cover a bad decision of a undertrained over authorized public servant. I am so ready for the police to become peace keepers and not the wanna be storm troopers they wish they were because they were to out of shape to actually make it into the military. The enemy is over seas not here in our homeland. Or at least not here in Texas!!!! Viva la liberation.
The enemy actually IS here at home, mostly in Mordor-on-the-Potomac and Babylon-on-the-Hudson. We don't need to be overseas for any reason. Except lining the pockets of the big boyz in oil and banking and media.
We have more to fear from our own cops and government than we do the murderous butchering clowns over there killing each other. Let them have at it and good riddance. And if Murkan do-gooders wanna save the world it's on their heads when they go to these regions.
Cowboy Tricks……….
Anonymous witnesses swear they overheard "Hey, watch this…"
Philippe says:
All these accidental discharged could be solved by keeping an empty chamber. Israel elite forces are trained to chamber a round when ready for action, it takes a fraction of a second and it works.
Ha! Look at the photo accompanying this article and tell me with a straight face that that guy is even the same species as an elite Israeli commando… That "fraction of a second" takes a lot longer when your blubbery fingers are coated in doughnut grease and powdered sugar.
The 'Israeli method' is about as reasonable with modern semi-autos as leaving one chamber empty in modern revolvers. In other words, it's dumb and people just do it because they think it makes them into commandos or gunslingers, respectively.
If you can't resist pulling the trigger what makes you think you're operator enough to chamber under pressure?
The mentality behind the "israeli method" is the same mentality that's behind the current US Rules of Engagement. It's easier to explain dead soldiers than dead (but threatening) noncombatants. YMMV.
Dead Israeli Elite Forces = No PR Problem. Dead 17 year old Terrorist… err… Palestinian = Problem.
JoshuaS says:
Israeli's no longer carry condition 3 as you are naïvely recommending
The reason they did was because
1. Largely untrained population
2. To have a common manual of arms with numerous varieties
3. Because many semiauto handguns of yesteryear were not safe in Condition 1.
I would never carry condition one a gun that was not drop safe. Before the 1970's, that meant almost any semiauto (few exceptions). Nor would I carry a Glock or any other safety-less gun condition one unless I had a proper holster that covered the trigger guard. I might even carry it condition 3 even then, if I foresee possible problems (say I am playing with my children, rough housing… I either wouldn't carry or would have it condition 3).
The Original Brad says:
Having worked with Israeli Shin Bet, you are correct. Think Uzi design. They no longer carry condition 3.
Glad to hear that. #3 was the reason I had heard for the early adoption of that carry method, but I couldn't fathom why anyone would still use it…
+1 on not being chambered until ready. I carry sw ultralight 38 for those who r uninvited into my space. A sig p220 for those that r to close for comfort. Slugs from a benelli if u r in my home and an ar fully equipped with those evil green tips if u are in my yard. Otherwise I'm good. Live and let live 🙂
Green tips are actually terrible for shooting people with didn't you see Blackhawk Down?
2hotel9 says:
Green tips do exactly what they are designed to do, pass through creating major wounding, not supposed to kill.
Except they were designed to be fired in slow-twist, long barrels. 1:7 rifles render them supremely stable, which is great for long-range accuracy and target shooting, but they need considerable velocity in order to destabilize in the target and cause significant tissue damage. Shorter barrels(like the 14.5″ M4) are on the edge of this velocity threshold. Otherwise they'll just poke through like an icepick, causing minimal damage and bleeding unless they strike something immediately vital.
"poke through like an icepick" Precisely what it was designed to do to a HUMAN TARGET. Wound. Not kill. Get it?
And we made fun of Barney Fife…
The photo with story is the CHIEF of the department! What a model for the rest of the force….
DaveL says:
Let's just hope Lt. Defilade here believes in leading from the front.
Bob108 says:
Sounds like they need to spend some money on holsters. $200 bucks buys a good duty holster that has two or more points of retention. I bought a holster from Safariland where it is impossible for the firearm to simply fall out. About snaps on police duty holsters, that is so 1980 vintage. 🙂 on another note, the article highlighted that this department goes to the range twice a year for training. It is not enough, period. 200 to 300 rounds once a week from a duty weapon should be standard for someone in that line of work. I do it, and I haven't been in LE for over 25 years. Anyhow, just my opinion.
Are you lobbying your local government to raise taxes to pay for 200 rounds of ammunition, per officer, per week?
$60 bucks in ammo plus 1 hour at the range multiplied by 52 is a lot cheaper than a lawsuit for making a mistake and a funeral or two. It is about priorities. If the government removed all the BS training mandated by the Progressives, I am certain they can find the money. Look, everyone has a budget, me included. What do you spend your money on, something that will save your life or something that will score you browny points with the local political elite?
I saw a Waltham, MA PD wearing a holster that looked to be about half the size of a loaf of bread – it was huge. I think I unnerved the guy because I was staring it it trying to figure out WTF.
I can only imagine it has a call-home device if it's ever pulled. Maybe it's the cop equivalent of the ankle bracelet for over-reactive PD? I can't find it with all of my Google-fu, so it must be uber-specialized.
Independent George says:
He just had his first desk pop. What's the big deal?
http://youtu.be/wWZTTtE5_zQ
CharlieH says:
Sloppy Weapons And Tactics
So, they don't use retention holsters?!?! I thought that was "required" for such highly trained law enforcement professionals! And if it fell out of the holster wouldn't it be pointing upwards? Or horizontal-ish? This sounds like typical, cover your a$$ bullsh*t to me.
BlueBronco says:
It looks like Lt. Barnes has led too many tactical raids on Krispy Kreme.
Bdk NH says:
Imagine if a regular guy had the ND in the Town Hall. The guy almost certainly would have had a gun jammed in his face while being swarmed, cuffed, stuffed, and charged in a way that even with a plea guaranteed no firearms for life. This SWAT clown gets off with a stern look and (certainly) relentless ribbing from his colleagues.
If you read the extremely tiny tiny print in the glock manuals you will see the warning to not tie your shoes when your pistol is not snapped in – failure to do so will result in a negligent discharge.
(sarcasm)
I call BS on this. Something had to engage the trigger safety and trigger and if your tying your shoes your using 2 hands = BS. Unless there was an evil trigger fairy flying around.
I don't see the question here, it started to fall out of his 30-years obsolete (but likely very attractive) snap-retainer holster and he grabbed for it, accidentally stuffing one canned-ham of a finger into the trigger guard in the process and setting it off.
fishydude says:
Clearly the guy iss far to large to be able to tie his shoes with his feet on the floor.
He had to strain to get his shoes up on the leg so he could reach around his immense midsection.
When I weighed 310 pounds I could not bend to tie my should with my feet on the floor. A big mile stone for me was when I could do that again for the first time in well over a decade.
Secondly, this mo-ron needs to learn how to tie his shoes properly so that won't loosen until he actually takes off his shoes.
One of these day I'm going to upload a video to show him, and professional athletes how they should tie their shoes. 🙂 Hint: It is a variation of the fisherman's knot called the surgeon's loop.
They had a mayor for 40 years? I got money says they're all Dems. And the statement that "unfortunately, we have to carry guns" tells you how much they care about their "training".
Ray Ficara says:
As Tom Gresham often points out guns don't just "go off". There is NO SUCH THING as an accidental discharge. Unintended maybe but still ALWAYS negligent.
Oh geezus, got all the way to the end of the article before realizing that's my Smyrna, the one where I grew up. I'd never admit that if this weren't the internet.
Knowing what I do about those guys this isn't entirely shocking. Most of em are pretty good but some, well, some have NDs in town hall…
And that about says it all….
Except for this: Note which ones get the promotions and the choice SWAT details. The good ones, or the ones that are negligent in Town Hall???
Russ Bixby says:
When I drop something, I interpose my foot to cushion its fall; should work for a GLOCK.
Note: I do not do this with internal combustion engines, anvils or automotive batteries et cetera.


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Ballad of Bowser MacRae
From David Francey's album "Right of Passage" 2007, which won a 2008 Juno award for best Roots/Traditional album! David says: "One of the most interesting people I have met on my travels, Greg (Bowser) MacRae was the third mate on the MV Algoville" - a Lake Boat.
Published 8 March 2018 1 min read
Ballad of Bowser MacRae (D)(WORD)
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Ballad of Bowser MacRae (C)(WORD)
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YOU CAN PLAY ALONG WITH THE 2nd VIDEO USING THE (D) SONGSHEET! On BUG night we'll use the (C) songsheet.
You've GOT to listen to David's story about how he came to write the song, as he tells it in the first video. Then you'll know why I HAD to post it! And anyone who knows me knows I'm crazy about freighters! Sadly, Bowser MacRae left his earthly body on October 27, 2019, but we think of him every time we sing this song: https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/obituaries/gregory-macrae-28908/
Right of Passage is an intimate recording of thirteen original David Francey songs, backed by a stellar cast of musicians. Craig Werth, Geoff Somers, Shane Simpson, and Julia Davie joined David at Signal Path Studio in the beautiful town of Almonte, Ontario, which is just on the outskirts of Ottawa.
The CD is on the label, Laker Music, which is in Almonte. How's that for an indie label! Made in Canada! Here's a link for more information: http://www.davidfrancey.com/Rightofpassage.html
Here's a song sheet I found on Cranford Publications Celtic Colours collection: https://www.cranfordpub.com/celtic-colours/FranceyBowser.htm
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Why Cardinals dealt Ken Reitz after Gold Glove season
Enticed by the chance to add a left-hander to the starting rotation and a potential power hitter to the batting order, the Cardinals gave up a Gold Glove Award winner at third base.
The deal didn't work out the way either the Cardinals or Giants envisioned.
On Dec. 8, 1975, the Cardinals traded third baseman Ken Reitz to the Giants for pitcher Pete Falcone.
Though Reitz had been awarded the National League Gold Glove for his defensive work at third base in 1975, the Cardinals thought he was expendable because of the availability of Hector Cruz, who had excelled as a slugging third baseman for manager Ken Boyer at Class AAA Tulsa.
When Boyer, a five-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time all-star as a Cardinals third baseman, endorsed Cruz, the Cardinals were confident in dealing Reitz.
"Boyer is very high on Cruz," Cardinals general manager Bing Devine said to the Associated Press.
Reitz debuted with the Cardinals in 1972 and was their everyday third baseman from 1973-75. He led NL third basemen in fielding percentage in 1973 and 1974.
Mike Shannon, a Cardinals broadcaster and former third baseman, dubbed Reitz "Zamboni" because, like the machine, he cleaned up everything in his path on the artificial turf carpet at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
The Sporting News praised Reitz for having "quick hands, an extremely accurate arm, superb lateral movement."
Reitz, 24, committed 23 errors in 1975. Noting that only eight of those errors allowed scoring or led to scoring, The Sporting News wrote that Reitz's "great stops and throws helped save many a game" and he "has displayed the same knack shown by such former Cardinals as Ken Boyer, Julian Javier and Dal Maxvill. They rarely killed you with an error in a tight situation."
Reitz hit .269 for the 1975 Cardinals, with five home runs and 63 RBI.
In contrast, Cruz, 22, batted .306 with 29 home runs and 116 RBI in 115 games for Tulsa in 1975. He made 17 errors in 289 chances at third base.
Cruz, whose brothers Jose and Tommy had been Cardinals outfielders, was named winner of the 1975 Most Valuable Player Award in the American Association and Minor League Player of the Year by The Sporting News.
"He has been the best ballplayer in the minor leagues the past two years," said Cardinals manager Red Schoendienst.
Devine told United Press International: "We feel he's ready."
Falcone fits
The Cardinals saw the Giants as an ideal trade partner. The Giants needed a third baseman and they had starting pitching depth.
Falcone, 22, debuted with the Giants in 1975, posting a 12-11 record and 4.17 ERA in 32 starts. He struck out 131 and issued a team-high 111 walks.
The Cardinals' only other potential left-handed starter was John Curtis. The Cardinals envisioned Falcone joining a 1976 rotation with Bob Forsch, John Denny, Lynn McGlothen and either Eric Rasmussen or Curtis.
"We didn't have any good left-hand pitching prospects in the minor leagues," said Schoendienst. "We hope to start Falcone. That's what we acquired him for."
The Giants were seeking a defensive upgrade at third base. Their primary starter in 1975, Steve Ontiveros, hit .289 but committed 21 errors in 89 games at third base.
Jerry Donovan, assistant to Giants owner Horace Stoneham, said, "We haven't had a third baseman since Jimmy Davenport retired (in 1970)."
Donovan, who engineered the trade with Devine, added, "We hated to give up Pete, but we needed a third baseman badly. The Cards insisted on Falcone if we were to make the deal."
Giants fan
Reitz was born in San Francisco and grew up in nearby Daly City. As a youth, he would scale a fence to get into Giants games at Candlestick Park. He watched as many as 60 games a season there, according to the Oakland Tribune.
His favorite player was first baseman Willie McCovey. Like McCovey with the Giants, Reitz wore No. 44 with the Cardinals.
Still, Reitz was stunned and initially disappointed to be traded. He and his wife had bought a house in St. Louis.
"I thought they'd stick with me for a couple of more years at least," said Reitz. "I thought there was maybe one chance in 100 that I'd be traded."
Falcone was working an off-season job as a salesman in the New York garment center while staying with his parents in Brooklyn.
"When I first learned about (the trade), I was a little mad," said Falcone. "It was a shock. Now that I've thought it all over, I kind of like the idea of going to St. Louis and getting out of the cold and fog."
How they fared
In 1976, Falcone was 12-16 with a 3.23 ERA in 32 starts for St. Louis. He led the 1976 Cardinals in strikeouts (138) and innings pitched (212) and was second in wins.
After beating the Reds on a five-hitter on Aug. 24, he was 11-11 with a 3.29 ERA, but he lost five of his last six decisions while lowering his ERA to 3.23.
Cruz hit .228 with 13 home runs and 71 RBI with a team-high 119 strikeouts for the 1976 Cardinals. He made a NL-leading 26 errors at third base.
Reitz made 19 errors in 155 games at third base for the 1976 Giants. He hit .267 with five home runs and grounded into 24 double plays.
After the 1976 season, the Giants traded Reitz to the Cardinals for McGlothen.
The Cardinals moved Cruz to right field. He hit .236 with six home runs in 1977 and was traded after the season with catcher Dave Rader to the Cubs for outfielder Jerry Morales and catcher Steve Swisher.
Falcone had terrible second and third seasons with the Cardinals _ 4-8 with a 5.44 ERA in 1977 and 2-7 with a 5.76 ERA in 1978 _ and was traded to the Mets in December 1978 for outfielder Tom Grieve and pitcher Kim Seaman.
Reitz remained the Cardinals' third baseman through 1980. He was traded with first baseman Leon Durham and third baseman Ty Waller to the Cubs for reliever Bruce Sutter in December 1980. Ken Oberkfell replaced Reitz at third base.
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You're invited to the Pity Party!!
Sunday was BEAST Legs. I overdid it...by A LOT.
I mean "2 days after leg day"
I had the BRILLIANT thought on Sunday to let my allergy kid "eat whatever" because "I can deal with the fallout later."
Nevermind that the "fallout" for him is behavioral. So he's spent the morning having screaming, freakout tantrums.
My throat is sore like I'm getting sick. I've been exhausted for the last several days so I probably AM getting sick.
However, I'm a mom...moms can't get sick. We have $hit to do.
I have to parent, get some work done, and try to clean up a bit.


There's been talk of changes on the domestic front. While in the past you've been unable to achieve an accord, with both Venus and forthright Mars in this portion of your chart, things are bound to move swiftly. Still, there will be complications, mostly because past commitments and anxieties about the unfamiliar stall the proceedings. Patiently reassure others or, where necessary, yourself. Things will turn out brilliantly.


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