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NINTENDO DIRECT DETAILS THE COMPANY'S UPCOMING PLANS
By Kendall Jenkins on 2022-02-17 15:45:00
Nintendo has remained one of the most popular video game developers in the world. The company once dominated the industry. However, it fell out of favor with fans several years ago. Today, it is righting the ship and taking over the industry once again. Nintendo provides players of all ages with endless entertainment options thanks to the Nintendo Switch. The company has big news that gamers will love. The company's Nintendo Direct event detailed some of its plans for the future.
Plus, there is a chance that the latest Call of Duty games could become available for the Nintendo Switch. Below, readers will learn more about the biggest Nintendo news of the past few weeks.
Musou Spin-Off Coming
Fans of Fire Emblem will be thrilled to hear that a Musou-style gamer is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Fans will be familiar with Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Claude, Edelgard, and Dimitri are coming back to tackle new enemies in the world that fans loved from Three Houses. However, the game is going to be drastically different this time. Instead of focusing on turn-based tactical combat, the game will use a hack-and-slash gameplay style. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will be available on the Nintendo Switch in the middle of June 2022.
The style has worked well for the company once before. For instance, Fire Emblems Warriors was outstanding when it was released in 2017. The game could be even better this time around since it doesn't have to accommodate 3DS players. Dynasty Warrior helped establish the genre. Now, it is one of the most popular genres. As for the Fire Emblem franchise, it has become one of the most successful franchises for the company.
No Man's Sky Is Coming
Nintendo Switch owners will be happy to know that No Man's Sky is coming soon. Nintendo announced the title during a Nintendo Direct event earlier this week. The company insists the game will be available on the Switch platform later this summer. The survival game was developed by Hello Games. It has been available on PlayStation consoles and Windows since August 2016. Unfortunately, the title has never been released on Nintendo consoles. Thankfully, that could change in the near future. The game has already won several awards, including Game Award for Most Anticipated Game and Game Award for Best Ongoing Game.
It will be a great addition to the Nintendo Switch platform.
Mario Strikers Coming Back
On June 10, Mario Strikers will be returning to the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, there hasn't been a new Mario Strikers game for a decade or longer. Fans of the game series will be thrilled to know that a new title is coming soon. During this week's Nintendo Direct event, the company announced Mario Strikers: Battle League. The game will be released on the Nintendo Switch on June 10. The game takes the characters from the Mario franchise and pits them against one another on the football field. Each team has five characters and plays a conventional soccer game.
Fans of these games should also know that slot roma. Therefore, playing a combination is recommended.
Chrono Cross Being Remasters For The Switch
Chrono Trigger was one of the best Nintendo games ever. Fans will agree that the follow-up game Chrono Cross was outstanding too. Now, the game is being remastered so it can be released on Nintendo Switch platforms. The company announced it would be launched on this platform on April 7. The title was originally released in 1999 on the PlayStation. As for the original title, it was available on the Super Nintendo. Chrono Cross follows a 17-year-old boy named Serge. He is taken to an alternate reality.
The game received some criticism because it wasn't similar to Chrono Trigger. Regardless, it was still a great game in its own right.
Finally, Nintendo has released other titles for its Switch platform. For instance, the company confirmed Wii Sports would receive a sequel with the game being available on the Nintendo Switch. Furthermore, Nintendo representatives said Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will be available on the Switch in September. Finally, Nintendo Switch Online will be adding EarthBound and Mother. Nintendo Switch owners will have a lot of great games to look forward to.


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Vedruka (deutsch Vetterock) ist ein Dorf (estnisch küla) auf der größten estnischen Insel Saaremaa. Es gehört zur Landgemeinde Saaremaa (bis 2017: Landgemeinde Kihelkonna) im Kreis Saare.

Das Dorf hat elf Einwohner (Stand 31. Dezember 2011). Es liegt 27 Kilometer nordwestlich der Inselhauptstadt Kuressaare.

Der Ort wurde erstmals 1559 urkundlich erwähnt.

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Killsquad – Early Access Review
Unleash hell in this coop A-RPG where bounty hunters raid planets for glory.
Players: 1-4 Online
Genres: ARPG, Co-op, Hack & Slash
Developer: Novarama
What's it about?
Kill Squad is an action RPG where you play as bounty hunters taking on contracts where you raid planets for loot and glory. The game features up to 4 player co-op and a choice of 4 different bounty hunters to play as. Kill Squad is currently in early access so this review is based on the product still being in development.
The game revolves around quick session based missions where you will take on a contract and hunt them down. The game also features procedural levels and unique loot and upgrades for your heroes that can be purchased for in game currency earned whilst completing contracts (not a real world currency). These upgrades – bought outside of contracts, are permanent, unlike the ones earned during contracts.
As you play through a contact you'll be able to unlock new skills for that mission, weapon upgrades, health upgrades and new abilities for your character are all available to be upgraded.
The levels have a certain alien feel to them for the most part with strange plants adoring your routes through the level. Early on I felt that they were a little similar, but as you progress you will start to see more variation throughout.
The visuals are really good, with nice vibrant settings and the characters are all distinct from each other and look good. The 'world' has a lot of detail to it and the enemies have a nice amount of variation to them too. Where the game looks best though, is with the weapons and abilities, all the explosions, laser beams, electric fields, flames all that stuff looks great.
The game is currently in early access, so you can expect to see a fair amount of change over the next few months. The developers have published a road map detailing the intended additions.
There is good amount of content still to come, but the current game is still in a good state.
Killsquad offers a fast paced, looter shooter/slasher with a good mission hook and fun gameplay. My only real concern at the moment is that there isn't tonnes of content to get stuck in to right now. Beyond the contracts there isn't much else to do or work towards. However, what is there is still good fun to play. Just be aware that the game is still in development and may take some time to become fully fleshed out.
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The number of connected 'things' exceeded the human population in 2008. Gartner predicted that 4.2 billion of those connected things would be deployed in the enterprise environment in 2018, with that number expected to grow to 7.5 billion in just two years.
This unprecedented volume of network traffic makes spoofed, infected, hijacked, and rogue devices hiding in the noise of a constantly shifting network an increasingly serious security challenge.
By 2020, it is estimated that network breaches will affect over 1.5 billion people, with no decline in sight. In such an environment, finding a compromised device is literally like finding a needle in a haystack.
The key to solving this challenge is access control.
Once an organization achieves total visibility of all devices connected to the enterprise, the next step is to establish dynamic controls that ensure that all devices, whether wired or wirelessly connected, are authenticated or authorized, and are subject to a context driven policy that defines who, what, when, and where connectivity is permitted.
Ensuring that only the appropriate people and devices can connect to and access appropriate applications, infrastructure, and assets is a natural extension of the domain security-based policy approach that the enterprise has harnessed for 30 years.
The idea of controlling the network by controlling access to any device seeking access is still a great idea. That's because it's really the only possible method for ensuring the integrity of a network that is in constant flux.


CANNABIS CULTURE – Federal drug sentencing reforms adopted earlier this year by the US Sentencing Commission went into effect on November 1st. They should result in tens of thousands of federal prisoners seeing their sentences cut and being released early, as well as ensuring that future offenders are not sentenced so harshly.
For the past two decades, the Sentencing Commission has attempted to rein in the harshly punitive impulses in Congress that led it to impose lengthy prison sentences for even low-level drug offenses in the 1980s. The federal prison population has increased more than three-fold since 1980, driven largely by the war on drugs. According to the Bureau of Prisons, the 98,482 federal drug prisoners make up 48.8% of all federal prisoners.
"The reduction in drug guidelines that becomes effective tomorrow represents a significant step toward the goal the Commission has prioritized of reducing federal prison costs and overcrowding without endangering public safety," Judge Patti Saris, chair of the Commission, said in a statement. "Commissioners worked together to develop an approach that advances the causes of fairness, justice, fiscal responsibility, and public safety, and I am very pleased that we were able to agree unanimously on this reasonable solution. I am also gratified that Congress permitted this important reform to go forward."
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) applauded the sentencing reductions, and especially the Commission's move to apply them to current prisoners.
"It makes little sense, of course, to reform harsh sentencing laws proactively but not retroactively," said Ethan Nadelmann, DPA executive director. "But that's what politicians do when they're scared of allowing people out of prison early. The Sentencing Commission really had no choice but to rectify the moral absurdity of keeping people locked up based on sentences that are no longer the law. What they did was right and just."
"This is an important step toward undoing some of the worst harms of the drug war by allowing people to be reunited with their families," added DPA media relations manager Tony Papa, who served 12 years in prison for a nonviolent drug offense.
While the Sentencing Commission has been working for years to address prison overcrowding and unduly harsh sentencing, recent years have also seen some advances in Congress. In 2010 Congress unanimously passed legislation reducing the crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity. Bipartisan legislation reforming mandatory minimum sentencing, the Smarter Sentencing Act (S 1410), has already passed out of committee this year and is awaiting a floor vote in the Senate. Attorney General Eric Holder has made numerous changes this year, including directing U.S. Attorneys to charge certain drug offenders in a way that ensures they won't be subject to punitive mandatory minimum sentencing.
Sentencing Commission Chair Judge Parris said Congress still needs to get around to passing comprehensive reforms.
"Only Congress can act to fully solve the crisis in federal prison budgets and populations and address the many systemic problems the Commission has found resulting from mandatory minimum penalties," she said. "I hope that Congress will act promptly to pass comprehensive sentencing reform legislation."


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Experience nature, culture, and Spanish language learning on our 12-day/11-night immersion trip to Guatemala while visiting iconic sites like Antigua, Tikal, and Lake Atitlán.
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Guatemala truly possesses an unmistakable magic known to both locals and visitors alike. A country full of cultural richness that goes back centuries in time, it is also home to incredible natural beauty and some of the world's friendliest and most cheerful people. It has also faced disaster, tragedy and injustice and continues to recover from the civil war and prevail over present day challenges. Still, like many of its Latin America neighbors, Guatemala and her people exhibit a resilience and indomitable spirit that is nothing short of inspiring.
Just be careful, you might come intending to stay a week only to find that the weeks turn into years and you're still around town pinching yourself because you can't believe it's all real. 😉
Spanish is the official language of Guatemala. As a first and second language, Spanish is spoken by 93% of the population. Twenty-two Mayan languages are spoken, especially in rural areas, as well as two non-Mayan Amerindian languages, Xinca, an indigenous language, and Garifuna, an Arawakan language spoken on the Caribbean coast. English is spoken widely in the prominent tourist destinations of La Antigua and Lake Atitlán
Guatemala means "land of many trees"
Coffee is Guatemala's biggest export
Lake Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America
Tikal Mayan ruins are in the jungle of northern Guatemala
There are more than 30 volcanoes in Guatemala
Guatemala has two coastlines
The quetzal is the national bird
Guatemala has 23 indigenous languages
The vast majority of Guatemalans speak Spanish as first or second language
Find the most frequently asked questions below.
What will the food be like on my trip?
Guatemala food and drink is primarily influenced by the country's Maya and Spanish cultures. However, it also received influences from African and Caribbean cultures. We will be taking you to our favorite restaurants where you will get to try food local to Guatemala as well as some non traditional cuisine.
Can I drink the water in Guatemala?
We do not recommend drinking tap water in Guatemala. For environmental reasons, try to avoid
buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water; ask your leader where filtered water can be found. It's also advisable to peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
Is it safe to travel through Guatemala?
Although there are parts of Guatemala that are dangerous, most tourist destinations are very
Are credit cards/debit cards accepted?
Credit cards are becoming more widely used in Guatemala, especially in upscale hotels, urban
centers, nice restaurants, and major tourist attractions. Smaller shops may accept credit cards
but will charge a fee, usually around 7 to 10 percent of the transaction amount. Visa and
MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards in Guatemala.
What documents do I need to visit Guatemala?
If you're a U.S. citizen, all you'll need to visit Guatemala is a U.S. passport that's valid for at
least six months beyond the intended length of stay and proof of onward or return travel. U.S.
citizens can stay in Guatemala for up to 90 days without a visa.
Other countries - including those in the EU, as well as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan,
Israel, and Switzerland - need a passport that's valid for at least three months beyond the
intended length of stay and proof of onward or return travel.
Do Americans need a visa to visit Guatemala?
No. When you arrive at the airport or border, you'll go through standard immigration procedures
and don't need any special paperwork unless you're planning an extended stay or are visiting
for reasons other than tourism.
Do I have to pay for a Guatemala departure tax?
Yes. There is a departure tax of US$30-$40, but it is usually included in the price of a flight.
What's the rule of thumb for tipping?
Tipping is a personal choice and depends on the service rendered, but 10% is standard. Many
times gratuity is included at restaurants, but always double check the bill.
What is the weather like in Guatemala?
Guatemala has a tropical climate, with weather that is largely determined by altitude. Put simply, the higher up you go the cooler it gets. Lowland jungles and areas along the coast are usually hot and tropical, while mountainous destinations can be quite chilly. Travelers will find nice spring-like temperatures in cities like Antigua, Quetzaltenango, and Guatemala City.
Do I need an adaptor for my electronics?
Most outlets in Guatemala are 110 volts, the same as are found in the United States, Canada,
and Mexico. If you're coming from one of these countries you won't need to bring an adaptor.
What is Guatemala's currency?
Guatemala's currency is the quetzal, which is denoted by Q. Quetzal bills come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100. The exchange rate is usually around Q7.5 - Q8 to 1
Can I use my cell phone in Guatemala?
Most restaurants and hotels have wifi, but if you'd like to be connected outside of wifi zones, you
can buy a Guatemalan sim card.
For any further questions and doubts please don't hesitate to ask your guide, or to contact us at any time.
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Testifying for ranchers
February 10th, 2018 by Wyoming Livestock Roundup
Washington, D.C. – On Feb. 7, Wyoming rancher and Public Lands Council Secretary/Treasurer Niels Hansen testified during the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works meeting on the "Impact of Federal Environmental Regulations and Policies on American Farming and Ranching Communities," and he emphasized, "We need to get the ranchers' position out in front of the Senators. There are too many people who don't understand the West – and especially Wyoming range ranching."
Coming to Washington, D.C. to testify is usually a positive experience that provides a learning opportunity, said Hansen, who added, "It's good for ranches and their families to come back and provide Congressmen with a perspective on how policy affects our families on the ground."
Hansen, a third-generation rancher, has extensive experience advocating for public lands ranchers and has been recognized for his efforts to work collaboratively and implement successful stewardship measures on his operation.
In his testimony, Hansen emphasized the hurdles farmers and ranchers face as a result of burdensome federal regulations.
"The 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule continues to be a top concern for cattle producers as long as it remains on the books," said Hansen, also commending the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to delay the rule. "As a livestock producer, the 2015 WOTUS rule has the potential to negatively affect every aspect of my operation by placing the regulation of every tributary, stream, pond and dry streambed in the hands of the federal government, rather the states and localities that understand Wyoming's unique water issues."
The Endangered Species Act was cited by Hansen as a broken piece of legislation that is the tool of radical environmental groups against the agriculture industry.
"Years of abusive litigation by radical environmental groups have taken a toll, and the result is a system badly in need of modernization," he said "Cattle producers throughout the country continue to suffer the brunt of regulatory and economic uncertainty due to the abuse of the Endangered Species Act."
Additionally, Hansen cited rules like the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure rule, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting and the Migratory Bird Act as examples of Congressional action that has "crippling" impacts on the livestock industry.
While he pointed to a number of challenges, Hansen also mentioned several tools that are critical to improving the ability of farmers and ranchers to operate and thrive.
Hansen said Congress must take action to ensure laws like the Equal Access to Justice Act and Endangered Species Act Judgement Fund are utilized as they were intended.
"A big point I'd also like as a take-away from this hearing is that voluntary conservation really works for ranchers in the environment," he said. "A one-size-fits-all approach that accompanies top-down regulation does not work in my industry. Mandatory rules and requirements make it harder for ranchers to utilize the unique conservation practices that help their individual operations thrive."Further, he called ranchers "the single greatest opportunity for real conservation benefit in the country, and I conclude today with a plea on behalf of cattle and sheep producers across the country."
Hansen called on the Senators to remove burdensome regulations and allow ranchers and farmers to operate in the best way they know how.
"By freeing our industry from overly burdensome federal regulations and allowing us to provide the kind of stewardship and ecosystem services only we can, you will do more for healthy ecosystems and environments than top down restrictions from Washington ever can," Hansen said.
In addition to testifying, Hansen noted he also had the opportunity to visit with Wyoming Congressman Liz Cheney (R) and Sen. John Barrasso (R), several agency heads and the staff members for several Congressional committees.
"It's important we make sure agency personnel and staff people for the House and Senate committees are on board and understand our position on important policy issues," Hansen commented.
Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to saige@wylr.net.
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The two giants in unified communications technology, Cisco and Microsoft, are both looking to their clouds for future Unified Communications (UC) deployments, particularly in the team collaboration area. As detailed in a recent Enterprise Connect webinar, "Cisco vs. Microsoft: Customizing Your Cloud UC Deployment," sponsored by TetraVX, both companies still have on-premises roadmaps, but they are pinning the future and major products in the cloud.
Microsoft announced that Teams, their replacement for Skype for Business, will only be available in their Office 365 cloud. Cisco has indicated that Spark, which is hosted in their cloud, is their go-forward solution instead of Jabber. This raises questions for many companies who are satisfied with Skype for Business and Jabber, or have large parts of their organizations that favor one over the other.
Deployment of Spark or Teams as a collaboration solution is further complicated by potentially required integration with other communications tools, particularly with telephony systems, and whether one must choose only one vendor. Reportedly, about 50% of the market uses Skype for Business or Lync, while 35% have deployed Cisco Unified Communications Manager for telephony. During our webinar, an audience poll showed 85% of respondents had two (or more) team collaboration apps in use in their company.
Moving to the cloud should be a business model and process decision. It may not work for your organization at this time. So, proceed cautiously in determining the need to deploy a different UC solution.
Before making any move, create test cases and user profiles for every reasonable business need. This will help you make sure the system you are leaning toward will (or will not) meet needs throughout the organization. There may be a sound business reason at this point for part of the organization to prefer one solution and another department to need a different answer. For example, there may be a need to integrate with telephony equipment. There are integration and third-party options that may provide the requisite functionality now, or a hybrid solution may be required.
Making sure the service-level agreements protect your interests if the vendor fails to deliver as promised.
Using Teams or Spark requires the Microsoft or Cisco clouds, respectively. However, if Jabber and Skype for Business meet your needs for the foreseeable future, TetraVX provides on-premise, cloud, or hybrid deployments for both.
Moving to the cloud for collaboration does eliminate redundancies that many companies have with on-premises deployment at multiple sites. It also provides system redundancy to allow business to continue at other locations in the event of a disaster.
Implementing a cloud-based solution offers reductions in costs, increased scalability and other pluses that enable them to take advantage of systems they might not readily afford if they needed to implement something on-site.
The industry dominance of Microsoft and Cisco doesn't mean you are destined to the fate of their clouds or siloed to one solution or the other. At TetraVX, we specialize in creating truly customized UC environments. We provide a preliminary look at your UC infrastructure, your goals for the organization, the end-user preferences, and budget and timelines. Based on our findings, we work together to design the best solution for your organization. Whether on-premise, in the cloud, or hybrid deployments, TetraVX can provide you a seamless migration to either Skype, Cisco, or an integration of both. To look at UC deployment possibilities for your business, contact us at info@tetravx.com.


While I spent the night at my parents' house, Mike was joined by his Best Man Ben. My morning was scheduled with makeup, hairdresser and flower delivery, the guys had it a bit more relaxed. They did have one specific task - setting up tables and chairs for our afternoon tea in a nearby nature reserve.
A wedding present from Ben - to be opened on the occasion of our 20th wedding anniversary.
Sage green was definitely not a colour on trend that season. We searched all the menswear shops in Emporium, I think this was literally the last possible option, before I found these ties. This was, of course, just a few days before the wedding.
When Mike learnt that the photographer would be taking some photos of them 'getting ready' too, this was what he was most excited about. Racing the remote control cars in our backyard.
I'd tucked away a present for Mike in the bedside table of the guest room. Wedding morning I texted Ben and asked him to retrieve it. A little photobook, 951 Days, of our relationship.
I spent the eve of our wedding at my parents' house, along with my sister Jenna, I remember waking to hear Jenna in the kitchen, asking Dad if she could wake me up yet. After taking a few more minutes to myself, I had a relaxing start to the morning eating vegemite toast out on the verandah.
I wore these horseshoes on my arm during the ceremony. The one of the left was my something old - a horseshoe that my Nanna (Mum's Mum) received at her wedding. The one of the right was made by Nanna, put aside specially for me before she died.
With a veil to wear just for the ceremony, Jenna received instructions from the hairdresser.
Jenna had been asking if it was time to put on her dress for over an hour before I agreed.
It was only after we worked out how to attach the boutonniere that we discovered the handy instructions provided by the florist.
My first look at myself, all dressed up.
This is the hug that left a lovely makeup smear on the shoulder of my dress. Jenna noticed it and with an ultra calm tone of voice, 'I don't want you getting upset but...' A combination of water, soda water and makeup remover got it out without harm.
There are very few photos that mean as much to me as these scans do, so they are the subject of my first layout about Chip. The design is based on a sketch template from Simple Scrapper's November membership collection, which happens to be my favourite collection in a long while.
For longevity, as the originals were thermo printed, and to control the size, I photographed the scans and reprinted them on photo paper. I dug into a super old Studio Calico kit for the patterned paper and chipboard butterfly. The 'I heart you' was also from Studio Calico, in a die cut vellum pack. Although I intended to keep the colours soft and sweet, the strip ended up in that position pretty much by accident and it seemed the perfect addition to help balance the black of the photos.
Journaling reads: Our first glimpses of you have been so precious. Hearing the boom boom boom of your heartbeat at my first Obstetrician's appointment. The 12 week scan when we saw your tiny hands and feet, perfectly formed, as you wriggled away inside me. We fall in love, deeper and deeper with every glimpse of you. Stay safe & grow strong little Chip; we can't wait to meet you.
Yep, I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant!
Mike and I are dreaming and planning, ecstatic and apprehensive, and already so very much in love with our little Chip.
As this was something we were hoping for this year, our recent trip to Croatia and Italy was intended as a relaxing, indulgent last holiday before we become parents and travel is never that simple again. There was a rush of late planning as we held off on most bookings till we met with the obstetrician, but our departure fell nicely into the 13th week of pregnancy and 2nd trimester, which has been so much better than 1st.
If you've noticed things were a bit quiet here on the blog, Chip is reason. Although I got off fairly easy 1st trimester in the morning sickness department (totally misnamed; afternoons into evening were my difficult times) some days I'd come home from work and nap, wake up for dinner then pretty much be ready to turn in for the night. And if I wasn't napping, I was snuggling into couch and watching way too many hours of mindless TV. Now my energy is returning and accomplishing things seems possible again, but Mike is still doing almost all the cooking. I haven't really had cravings as such, but definitely food aversions. Some mornings I'd suggest a particular dish for dinner only for that to be a terrible idea come evening. Good thing I have an awesome, patient husband!
Speaking of patience, we don't know Chip's gender and aren't planning on finding out. Although I wouldn't mind knowing, Mike is of the opinion there are so few real surprises in life that we should enjoy this one. In reality, I think having to chose two baby names means we're still going to be debating the issue in the delivery room!
My heart goes out to anyone who is, or has, struggled with infertility.
Now that I've started thinking December Daily again, I recorded a quick video looking through my December Daily pages of last year.
Although I did record a video of my 2012 album I never did for 2013 so, while I had my tripod all set up, I went ahead and recorded a video of that December Daily album too.
It was so lovely to pull this album off the shelf and look through the pages again. A bit of distance and time means I'm not noticing the decisions I ummed and ahhed over or the spreads that just didn't turn out quite how I was after. Instead, I'm just delighted in what I produced.
I'm getting eager to start December Daily 2015 now!
introducing Mike to Italy, one of my favourite countries. I decided to not take my iPad this trip, blogging only snippets from my phone, so there are a many more photos and stories that I'm wanting to share.
a mammoth trip back home. Milan to Frankfurt to Dubai to Melbourne. We started Friday morning, arriving Saturday evening, but gosh knows what body time that was.
a fortnight without blogging. Jetlag, getting sick and just generally taking a while to pick up all the strands of life.
beginning my December Daily mini book. My first day back at home I wanted to play with some paper so, after I tidied my desk, cutting pages was an easy task.
using a birthday voucher from my parents for cocktails and dessert at a city restaurant called Tessa Rossa.
celebrated the impending arrival of a good friend's baby, nicknamed Poppy, at their Mini-Me Afternoon Tea.
spring, with tulips and irises blooming in my front yard.
gardening. Pulling out weeds, some as tall as my shoulder, while Mike trimmed trees, mulched and resowed the grass in our backyard.
attempting to find a new tenant my property, Yellow House.
celebrating our first wedding anniversary.


SLiM is an acronym for "Simple Login Manager".
Lightweight, simple and independent of other desktop environments. Although fully configurable through themes and a file of options. It is especially suited for machines that do not require remote connections.
Installing slim, with right LightDM setup, you'll be asked wich do you prefer (slim or lightdm), choose slim.
pkill -KILL -u YOUR_USER [will immediately appear slim and log in.
[CTRL]+[x] to save, confirm with y then [Enter] to exit.
Logoff și autologin should be functional.


Agraria is America's oldest and largest luxury home fragrance company. They have been celebrating the fine art of home fragrance for 45 years. It has become "The Gift" to give and receive for any holiday, occasion or celebration.
AirEssence™ diffuses through sola flowers - made one at a time - by skilled artisans using the dried peel of the sola plant that is sewn onto a cotton wick. In keeping with the Agraria definition of "from the earth", sola flowers are a natural material and environmentally friendly. As the perfumed essential oils are absorbed through the cotton wick, the petals will change to the color of the oil and the bouquet will stay fragrant up to six months for PetiteEssence Diffuser 1.7 oz/50 mL and up to one year for AirEssence Diffuser 7.4 oz/218 mL.


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5 Super Fun Ways to Learn about Magellan and Lapu-Lapu
August 23, 2014 by Mariel Uyquiengco 2 Comments
You can say that Magellan and Lapu-Lapu called out to us and begged for us to learn about them. Though we were learning about explorers and explorations then, I didn't realize that I could relate Philippine history to it until we came across Magellan and his death in our book called "Explorers News: Columbus in Japan!"
I was still mulling about what our next topic would be when my friend Tina of TrulyRichMom.com returned our "101 Filipino Icons" by Adarna House. When Little T opened it, it opened right into the page about Magellan and Lapu-Lapu; Tina borrowed the book to prepare her kids for their trip to Cebu, which you can say is Lapu-Lapu's home province.
When we got home, Little T chose to answer her Life of Fred book while I worked. She gasped and told me that Magellan was in her book. And lo and behold, he really was! (And this is the reason why we just love Life of Fred – we get more than just math!)
I felt then that we just had to learn more about the Philippine's first known hero. I dedicated a week to learn about Magellan, Lapu-Lapu, and their battle in Mactan Island. I can say that my two little ones now have a good introduction to this part of Philippine history.
So, here are 5 fun things that we did to answer the call of Magellan and Lapu-Lapu. I'm sure you can easily do these too, and I hope that you would also share your own resources and activities.
1. Read "Si Ambongan"
Written in Cebuano with a Tagalog translation, "Si Ambongan" tells the story of a boy who warned Lapu-Lapu of the arrival of big foreign ships on their island. This is a very simple retelling of the Battle of Mactan that even 3-year-olds can appreciate; Little Sir kept asking me to read it to him.
2. Watch these super cool videos
I haven't found any other materials about Lapu-Lapu aside from "Si Ambongan" and the two pages about Magellan and Lapu-Lapu in "101 Filipino Icons." So, I turned to YouTube and unearthed these gems.
The Ballad of Magellan – A cartoon with a very funny and catchy song, this video will keep you and your kids singing Magellan' story.
Renaissance Explorer: Ferdinand Magellan – This cartoon has a lot more details than "The Ballad of Magellan", especially about the early life of Ferdinand Magellan.
Battle of Mactan by GMA 7 – This music video done in black and white is visually arresting and has actually raised some Filipino pride in me. My daughter calls it "the serious video", and she really likes it too.
Yoyoy Villame's Music Video – Don't laugh, but the words of this old song will actually teach you Philippine history. My mother-in-law sang it when I told her about what the kids and I were learning about, so I looked for it in YouTube.
3. Have a swordfight
With a little boy in the house, role-playing with swords is inevitable. I enjoy being Lapu-Lapu and pretending to leap like Lapu-Lapu in GMA 7's video. Eeeyaaah!
4. Trace Magellan's route on a map
Little T made a model of a Spanish galleon with her older cousin when we went to their house. We then used it briefly to trace Magellan's route on our map and to learn about the five oceans of the world.
5. Visit the Ayala Museum's dioramas of Philippine history
My bookshop partner Sanne recommended that we visit the Ayala Museum. I am so glad that we did!
We were first led to the 4th floor where we watched a video about how our ancestors used gold. I was able to connect the video and the gold exhibit on the 4th floor (where they don't allow picture-taking) with the gold worn by Lapu-Lapu in "Si Ambongan."
The second floor of the museum, however, is the real star of the show. Replicas of the various boats that travelled our seas are beautifully displayed. These include a pre-hispanic sailboat, a Chinese junk, and a galleon.
Life-sized images of historical figures are also on the walls so you can compare your height with theirs.
And then the dioramas. Starting from the story of the Tabon cave people up to the recognition of Philippine independence by the United States, the dioramas give a glimpse of important events in Philippine history. The picture below depicts the Battle of Mactan.
It is important to remember, however, to first buy this guidebook from their bookshop. We only discovered it when we went up to the third floor and Little T insisted that we go back to the dioramas and read about each one.
Other things to do:
Go to Mactan Island in Cebu, of course, right now! 🙂
Join Manila Collectible Co.'s Kiddie Archeology – This is described as an activity for kids where they will dig for gold and learn about history and culture. After seeing the gold exhibit at the Ayala Museum and how Lapu-Lapu belonged to that time, I am more determined to bring my 6 year old to one of their sessions. It's really just difficult to go to Manila on Saturday mornings!
I hope you find the above useful and exciting! How did you introduce this interesting part of our country's history to your little ones?
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Planned Parenthood set to exit federal family planning program unless court intervenes
The abortion provider's withdrawal from Title X could happen in days
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Planned Parenthood says it will have no other choice but to withdraw from the federal family planning program known as Title X, unless an appeals court steps in to halt new rules put in place by the Trump administration.
What are the details?
The abortion provider is involved in a lawsuit seeking to overturn a revision of Title X put forth by the Department of Health and Human Services in February, which states that no funds appropriated to the program "may be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning and related statutory requirements."
Planned Parenthood spokeswoman Erica Sackin told The Associated Press that unless the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco intervenes, the organization's clinics "will be formally out of the Title X program" by Monday. The organization also sent a letter on Wednesday pleading with the court to stop the new rules, saying otherwise it "will be forced to withdraw" from the family planning program by close of business on Aug. 19.
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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has previously rejected efforts to stop the Trump administration's Title X rule change from moving forward.
According to Politico, Planned Parenthood's exit from Title X could cost the organization around $60 million annually. NPR reported that Planned Parenthood has been involved in Title X since the federal family planning program was started in the early 1970's.
Pro-abortion activists have called the new Title X restrictions a "gag rule." Planned Parenthood's acting president and CEO, Alexis McGill Johnson, issued a statement on Wednesday saying, in part:
The Trump administration is targeting providers like Planned Parenthood in an attempt to end access to birth control and other reproductive health care...Unless the 9th Circuit Court intervenes, this gag rule will destroy the Title X program — putting birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and STI testing and treatment at risk for millions of people struggling to make ends meet. This is a blatant assault on our health and rights, and we will not stand for it.
Pro-life advocates refer to the new Title X restrictions as the "Protect Life Rule." Susan B. Anthony List president Marjorie Dannenfelser issued a statement on the proposal last year, saying:
We thank President Trump for taking action to disentangle taxpayers from the abortion business. Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion business, is responsible for more than 300,000 abortions a year and has been receiving $50-60 million in Title X taxpayers funds annually. The Protect Life Rule doesn't cut a single dime from family planning. It instead directs tax dollars to Title X centers that do not promote or perform abortions, such as the growing number of community and rural health centers that far outnumber Planned Parenthood facilities.
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12:25 p.m.: Medical Aid
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Wednesday, Feb. 25
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A female subject made suicidal threats after arguing with her boyfriend. Transported to hospital for evaluation.
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A passerby saw an elderly male fall and hit his head near the Pangea Parking Structure, although the male did not want medical aid. Gone on arrival.
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Dance, Events, Music, Performances, Review, Whats On	 August 19, 2012 August 19, 2012
Review: MICHAEL JACKSON HIStory II
By Jessica Cornish
Reminiscent of a Star Trek convention, hundreds of people draped in sequenced jackets, silk white gloves and glittered hats meandered into Her Majestys Theatre last night in anticipation of HIStory II.
This tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson starred L.A based impersonator Kenny Wizz and was supported by his eclectic band who had gathered from across the globe to entertain his Melbourne audience for over two hours.
Unsure of the concept of the night, I was relieved to find that the show was in fact a high-quality tribute concert. No poorly-written jukebox musical storyline, or invented characters trying to make the famous songs in to some poorly-formed song cycle. Instead, the night was one hit after the next, paired with some of the best lighting production I have seen in a long time
Visually the show was vibrant, punchy and consistently changing with the dynamic pop songs. Strobe lighting was heavily incorporated in to the lighting design, giving the dancers and Kenny as MJ a dramatic edge to songs such as Thriller and Smooth Criminal. Three hanging LED screens also featured prominently throughout the night, adding another dimension to the visual feast unfolding.
Unfortunately, during the first half of the performance there were some audio technical difficulties with the front-of-house mix, giving the sound a bizarre 'paned' effect, resulting in glaring music randomly jutting in and out of the speakers. Luckily this issue was resolved after interval, and the show ran smoothly.
Kenny belted out the demanding falsetto tunes continually with great passion and conviction. After impersonating MJ for over 28 years, he clearly convinces the audience who were besotted by him throughout the entire performance. Streams of young and old fans alike lined the aisles, dancing in delight.
Throughout the night Kenny was backed by a talented troupe of six dancers who added much energy to the performance. Initially the dancers seemed slightly out of sync with each other at times, but as the show progressed these problems quickly disappeared.
Personal performance favourites of mine were Don't Blame It On The Boogie, with the dance troupe dressed in black and gold sequenced body suits dancing up a storm, followed by Smooth Criminal which of course included the famous 'lean' choreography that MJ made so famous.
Overall the night was greatly enjoyed, and Kenny promised to be back for another run next year. Perfect for anyone who wants a fun night out, a homage to MJ, and an opportunity to forget the mundane troubles of everyday life for a couple hours.
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Q: End of text dissapears in TextView I have some issues with the app I made recently.
It's supposed to connect to a Raspberry and execute a PHP page, which uses preg_match_all to filter 3 text documents and show 3 lines of text along with the date and time of today.
The issue I have is that when the text is over 5 lines long (which is almost always the case) the last line just dissapears from the TextView and is just not visible.
I tried a lot of things from other forums but nothing seemed to help (that also means my code could be a little messy)
So, here's the MainActivity code:
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

private HttpClient mHttpClient;
TextView result;

protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
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    new connectTask().execute("");
    result = findViewById(R.id.result);
    Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext(), "connexion", Toast.LENGTH_LONG);
    if (VERSION.SDK_INT > 9) {
        StrictMode.setThreadPolicy(new Builder().permitAll().build());
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}

public class connectTask extends AsyncTask<String, String, HttpClient> {
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    protected HttpClient doInBackground(String... message) {
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            public void messageReceived(String message) {
                publishProgress(message);
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        mHttpClient.run();
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    @Override
    @RequiresApi(api = 24)
    protected void onProgressUpdate(String... values) {

        super.onProgressUpdate(values);

        String resu = result.getText().toString();
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        result.setText(Html.fromHtml(resu, Html.FROM_HTML_MODE_LEGACY));
        result.setMovementMethod(new ScrollingMovementMethod());

    }

}
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And this is my XML layout for the MainActivity:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<android.support.constraint.ConstraintLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
    xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    android:maxLines="8"
    android:ellipsize="end"
    tools:context=".MainActivity">

    <TextView
        android:id="@+id/result"
        android:layout_width="fill_parent"
        android:layout_gravity="fill"
        android:layout_height="391dp"
        android:layout_marginBottom="8dp"
        android:layout_marginEnd="8dp"
        android:layout_marginLeft="8dp"
        android:layout_marginRight="8dp"
        android:layout_marginStart="8dp"
        android:layout_marginTop="8dp"
        android:singleLine="false"
        android:freezesText="true"
        app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
        app:layout_constraintHorizontal_bias="1.0"
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        app:layout_constraintTop_toTopOf="parent" />
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And this a picture preview of what it looks like
It's supposed to continue and write "PHARMACIE " and the other words, just like the other lines

A: in your TextView correct the height like so:
android:layout_height="wrap_content"

Oh! and as mentioned above the attr. maxLines should be removed

A: I found the solution:
Basicly, the HTTPClient I was talking about before editing my post was a class I imported, and it included the following restriction.
I removed the cap and am now able to see the whole text. I still can't see the linebreaks on the app that I clearly see when I connect to my raspberry per browser but I guess that is another problem which will result in another thread, thank you!

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You'll want to take the poisonous Zombies out from a distance because when you kill them, they will explode into a poisonous cloud which will make you alot slower if you were to get caught in it.
Once you've dealt with the two poisonous Zombies, make your way down to the Parking Garage, shoot the Zombie with the explosive tank on him and then head down the manhole to the Sewers. Make your way across the bridge, shoot the Zombie's legs so the explosive tank drops to the floor and wait for the Licker to be near it before shooting it.
Continue forward until you see a Zombie with a Backpack, shoot it to retrieve some items and sprint along to the Undeground Stairs.
Note: You'll be able to sprint past the Zombies that are currently getting up.
Head downstairs and take the Explosive Zombie out, use the Item Dispenser and take the Flash Grenade, go through the door and take out the Zombies with the Shotgun before using the lift to the Worker's Break Room. Exit the room and shoot the Zombie with the bag to gain the Stun Gun, then head right to the Work Room, use the Lift to head down to the Lower Waterway and stun the 3 G-Type Adults to get past.
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Note: You may need to use the Shotgun to stun the Ivy that may try to attack you as you head past.


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REPORT: Former Cleveland Indians INF Josh Donaldson agrees to sign with Atlanta Braves
CLEVELAND — Former Cleveland Indians third baseman Josh Donaldson reportedly has agreed to sign with the Atlanta Braves.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Donaldson agreed to a one-year deal worth $23 million that will become official after the soon-to-be 33-year old infielder, and former American League Most Valuable Player, passes a physical.
Donaldson in agreement with #Braves on one-year, $23M free-agent contract, sources tell The Athletic. Deal is pending a physical.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 26, 2018
Signing with the Braves gives Donaldson a reunion of sorts with the man responsible for bringing him to the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade with the Oakland Athletics in November of 2014, current Atlanta executive vice president/general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
During his tenure in Toronto, Donaldson won the AL MVP Award (2015), the Hank Aaron Award (2015) and The Sporting News' Major League Player of the Year (2015), and was a two-time AL All-Star, as well as a two-time AL Silver Slugger winner.
Donaldson's $23 million salary with #Braves will match what he earned last season in his final year of arbitration, which at the time was a record for an arb-eligible player.
Donaldson struggled through calf issues for much of the 2018 regular season, but a late-season trade to Cleveland from Toronto gave him a plan and a purpose.
Going from a non-playoff team in Toronto to a team in the Indians with World Series aspirations, Donaldson continued to work through his injury issues, went through minor-league rehab assignments and made a return trip to the postseason.
Cleveland Indians third baseman Josh Donaldson (27) bats against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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In 16 regular-season games for the Indians, Donaldson had 14 hits in 50 at-bats with three doubles, three home runs, eight runs scored and seven RBI. Additionally, Donaldson registered 10 walks against 10 strikeouts in 60 plate appearances.
Donaldson had a .280 batting average, along with .400 on-base, .520 slugging and .920 on-base-plus slugging percentages with the Indians.
Donaldson had one hit in 11 at-bats and drew one walk in three games against the Houston Astros in the 2018 American League Division Series.
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Daily Readings for Saturday, March 12, 2022
FIRST SATURDAY OF LENT: THE COMMEMORATION OF THE MIRACLE OF KOLLYVA WROUGHT BY SAINT THEODORE THE TYRO
ABSTAIN FROM MEAT, FISH, DAIRY, EGGS
First Saturday of Lent: The Commemoration of the Miracle of Kollyva wrought by Saint Theodore the Tyro, Theophanes the Confessor, Symeon the New Theologian, Gregory Dialogos, Bishop of Rome, Phineas, grandson of Prophet Aaron, Paul Aurelian, Bishop of Brittany
ST. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO TIMOTHY 2:1-10
Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.
MARK 2:23-28; 3:1-5
At that time, Jesus was going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?" And he said to them, "Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?" And he said to them, "The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath; so the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath.
Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. And they watched him, to see whether he would heal him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Come here." And he said to them, "Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?" But they were silent. And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, "Stretch it out, " and his hand was restored.
1st Saturday of Great Lent: The Miracle of the Boiled Wheat
Today we remember the miracle of Saint Theodore the Recruit and the boiled wheat. Fifty years after Saint Theodore's martyrdom, Emperor Julian the Apostate (361-363), devised a plan to corrupt the Christians during the first week of Great Lent. He knew that Christians purify themselves through fasting, especially during this week (which is why it is known as Clean Week). Therefore, he ordered the Polemarch (military leader) of Constantinople to go secretly and sprinkle all the food in the marketplace with the blood of animals which had been offered in sacrifice to idols. Saint Theodore appeared to Archbishop Eudoxios in a dream, telling him to assemble all the Christians on Monday morning and tell them that they must not buy any food from the marketplace; instead they were to boil some kollyva and to eat it with some honey during that week. The hierarch asked Saint Theodore what he meant by kollyva. He replied, "Kollyva is what we call boiled wheat in Euchaita." Thus the scheme of the idol-worshipping emperor was thwarted and the pious people were preserved undefiled during Clean Week.
Ever since the middle of the fifth century, the Orthodox Church has honored the holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit on the first Saturday of Great Lent. On Friday evening, at the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts following the prayer at the Ambo, the Canon to the holy Great Martyr Theodore, composed by Saint John of Damascus, is sung. Afterward, kollyva is blessed and distributed to the faithful. The commemoration of the Great Martyr Theodore on the first Saturday of Great Lent was established by Patriarch Nektarios of Constantinople (381-397).
The Troparion to Saint Theodore is quite similar to the Troparion for the Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths (December 17 and Sunday Before the Nativity).1 The Kontakion for Saint Theodore, who suffered martyrdom by fire, reminds us that he also had faith as his breastplate (see 1 Thessalonians 5:8).2
Saint Theodore the Recruit is also commemorated on February 17.
1 The term "water of rest" comes from Psalm 22:2 (LXX). It is also found in the Troparion for the Prophet Daniel (perhaps from Daniel 1:12). The Hypakoe (in Tone 2) for December 17 mentions that an angel "turned the furnace into a place of rest" for the Three Holy Children. In today's troparion (and that of Feb. 17), we should not say sweet bread, because of the term "sweetbread," which is made from unappetizing parts of animals.
2 The term "breastplate" is an exact translation from the Greek. It is not a "shield," or any other thing.
Venerable Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane
Saint Theophanes the Confessor was born in 759 at Constantinople into a pious and renowned family. His father was a relative of the Byzantine emperor Leo the Isaurian (717-741). Three years after Theophanes was born, his father died, leaving his family under the care of the emperor himself.
Theophanes grew up at the court and became a dignitary under the emperor Leo IV the Khazar (775-780). His position obliged him to enter into marriage, but he persuaded his bride to live with him in virginity.
After the death of his parents, Theophanes and his wife visited monasteries in the Sygrian district (Asia Minor). Theophanes met the Elder Gregory Stratitios, who predicted to Theophanes' wife that her husband would earn the crown of martyrdom.
Later the wife of Theophanes was tonsured a nun in one of the monasteries in Bithynia, and Theophanes went to a monastery in the Cyzicus region. With the blessing of his Elder, Theophanes founded the Kalonymon monastery on an island in the Sea of Marmara and secluded himself in his cell, transcribing books. Theophanes attained a high degree of skill in this occupation.
Later, Saint Theophanes founded another monastery in Sygria, at a place called the "Big Settlement", and became its igumen. He participated in all the work of the monastery, and was an example to all in his love for work and ascetical effort. He received from the Lord the gift of wonderworking, healing the sick, and casting out demons.
The Seventh Ecumenical Council met in Nicea in 787, which condemned the heresy of Iconoclasm. Saint Theophanes was also invited to the Council. He arrived dressed in his tattered garments, but he revealed his wisdom in affirming the veneration of the holy icons.
At the age of fifty, Saint Theophanes fell grievously ill and he suffered terribly until the day he died. Even on his deathbed, the saint continued to work. He wrote his CHRONOGRAPHIA, a history of the Christian Church covering the years 285-813. This work has remained an invaluable source for the history of the Church.
During the reign of the emperor Leo the Armenian (813-820), when the saint was advanced in age, the Iconoclast heresy returned. They demanded that Saint Theophanes accept the heresy, but he firmly refused and was locked up in prison. His "Big Settlement" monastery was put to the torch. The holy confessor died in 818 after twenty-three days in prison.
After the death of the impious emperor Leo the Armenian, the "Big Settlement" monastery was restored and the relics of the holy confessor were transferred there.
Righteous Phineas the grandson of Aaron
The Righteous Phineas, grandson of the High Priest Aaron (also commemorated today) and son of the High Priest Eleazar, was also a priest and zealous in his service.
When the Israelites, after the holy Prophet Moses (September 4) led them out of Egypt, were already near the Promised Land, their neighbors the Moabites and Midianites were overcome by fear and envy. Not trusting in their own strength, they summoned the magician Balaam to put a curse on the Israelites. The Lord revealed His will to Balaam, and Balaam refused to curse the People of God, seeing that God was pleased to bless them (Num. 24:1).
Then the Moabites drew the Israelites into the worship of Baal-Peor. God punished the Jews for their apostasy, and they died by the thousands from a plague. Many, beholding the wrath of God, came to their senses and repented.
At this time a certain man named Zimri, of the tribe of the Simeon, "brought to his brethren a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, and they wept at the door of the tabernacle of witness" (Num. 25:6). Phineas, filled with wrath, went into Zimri's tent and killed both him and the Midianite woman with a spear.
"And the Lord said to Moses, 'Phineas… has caused My wrath against the children of Israel to cease, when I was exceedingly jealous among them…. Behold, I give him a covenant of peace, and he and his descendants shall have a perpetual covenant of priesthood, because he was zealous for his God, and made atonement for the children of Israel'" (Num. 25:10-13).
After this, at the command of God, Phineas went at the head of the Israelite army against the Moabites and brought chastisement upon them for their impiety and treachery. After the death of the High Priest Eleazar, Saint Phineas was unanimously chosen as High Priest. The high priesthood, in accord with God's promise, continued also with his posterity. Saint Phineas died at an advanced age around 1500 B.C.
Saint Gregory Dialogus, Pope of Rome
Saint Gregory Dialogus, Pope of Rome, was born in Rome around the year 540. His grandfather was Pope Felix, and his mother Sylvia (November 4) and aunts Tarsilla and Emiliana were also numbered among the saints by the Roman Church. Having received a most excellent secular education, he attained high government positions.
Leading a God-pleasing life, he yearned for monasticism with all his soul. After the death of his father, Saint Gregory used his inheritance to establish six monasteries. At Rome he founded a monastery dedicated to the holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called, where he received monastic tonsure. Later, on a commission of Pope Pelagius II, Saint Gregory lived for a while in Constantinople. There he wrote his Commentary on the Book of Job.
After the death of Pope Pelagius, Saint Gregory was chosen to the Roman See. For seven months he would not consent to accept this service, considering himself unworthy. He finally accepted consecration only after the persistent entreaties of the clergy and flock.
Wisely leading the Church, Saint Gregory worked tirelessly in propagating the Word of God. Saint Gregory compiled the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in the Latin language, which before him was known only in the verbal tradition. Affirmed by the Sixth Ecumenical Council, this liturgical service was accepted by all the Orthodox Church.
He zealously struggled against the Donatist heresy; he also converted the inhabitants of Brittany, pagans and Goths, who had been adhering to the Arian heresy, to the True Faith.
Saint Gregory has left behind numerous written works. After the appearance of his book, DIALOGUES CONCERNING THE LIFE AND MIRACLES OF THE ITALIAN FATHERS (DIALOGI DE VITA ET MIRACULIS PATRUM ITALIORUM), the saint was called "Dialogus." His PASTORAL RULE (or LIBER REGULAE PASTORALIS) was well-known. In this work, Saint Gregory describes the model of the true pastor. His letters (848), dealing with moral guidance, have also survived.
Saint Gregory headed the Church for thirteen years, ministering to all the needs of his flock. He was characterized by an extraordinary love of poverty, for which he was granted a vision of the Lord Himself.
Pope Saint Gregory the Great, as he is known, died in the year 604, and his relics rest in the cathedral of the holy Apostle Peter in the Vatican.
Venerable Simeon the New Theologian
Saint Simeon the New Theologian was born in the year 949 in the city of Galatea (Paphlagonia), and he was educated at Constantinople. His father prepared him for a career at court, and for a certain while the youth occupied a high position at the imperial court. When he was fourteen, he met the renowned Elder Simeon the Pious at the Studion Monastery, who would be a major influence in his spiritual development. He remained in the world for several years preparing himself for the monastic life under the Elder's guidance, and finally entered the monastery at the age of twenty-seven.
Saint Simeon the Pious recommended to the young man the writings of Saint Mark the Ascetic (March 5) and other spiritual writers. He read these books attentively and tried to put into practice what he read. Three points made by Saint Mark in his work "On the Spiritual Law" (see Vol. I of the English Philokalia) particularly impressed him. First, you should listen to your conscience and do what it tells you if you wish your soul to be healed (Philokalia, p. 115). Second, only by fulfilling the commandments can one obtain the activity of the Holy Spirit. Thirdly, one who prays only with the body and without spiritual knowledge is like the blind man who cried out, "Son of David, have mercy upon me" (Luke 18:38) (Philokalia, p. 111). When the blind man received his sight, however, he called Christ the Son of God (John 9:38).
Saint Simeon was wounded with a love for spiritual beauty, and tried to acquire it. In addition to the Rule given him by his Elder, his conscience told him to add a few more Psalms and prostrations, and to repeat constantly, "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon me." Naturally, he heeded his conscience.
During the day, he cared for the needs of people living in the palace of Patricius. At night, his prayers grew longer and he remained praying until midnight. Once, as he was praying in this way, a most brilliant divine radiance descended upon him and filled the room. He saw nothing but light all around him, and he was not even aware of the ground beneath his feet.
It seemed to him that he himself became light. Then his mind rose upward to the heavens, and he saw a second light brighter than the light which surrounded him. Then, on the edge of this second light, he seemed to see Saint Simeon the Pious, who had given him Saint Mark the Ascetic to read.
Seven years after this vision, Saint Simeon entered the monastery. There he increased his fasting and vigilance, and learned to renounce his own will.
The Enemy of our salvation stirred up the brethren of the monastery against Saint Simeon, who was indifferent to the praises or reproaches of others. Because of the increased discontent in the monastery, Saint Simeon was sent to the Monastery of Saint Mamas in Constantinople.
There he was tonsured into the monastic schema, and increased his spiritual struggles. He attained to a high spiritual level, and increased his knowledge of spiritual things through reading the Holy Scriptures and the writings of the Fathers, as well as in conversation with holy Elders.
Around the year 980, Saint Simeon was made igumen of the monastery of Saint Mamas and continued in this office for twenty-five years. He repaired and restored the monastery, which had suffered from neglect, and also brought order to the life of the monks.
The strict monastic discipline, for which Saint Simeon strove, led to great dissatisfaction among the brethren. Once, after Liturgy, some of the monks attacked him and nearly killed him. When the Patriarch of Constantinople expelled them from the monastery and wanted to hand them over to the civil authorities, Saint Simeon asked that they be treated with leniency and be permitted to live in the world.
About the year 1005, Saint Simeon resigned his position as igumen in favor of Arsenius, while he himself settled near the monastery in peace. There he composed his theological works, portions of which appear in the Philokalia.
The chief theme of his works is the hidden activity of spiritual perfection, and the struggle against the passions and sinful thoughts. He wrote instructions for monks: "Theological and Practical Chapters," "A Treatise on the Three Methods of Prayer," (in Vol. IV of the English Philokalia) and "A Treatise on Faith." Moreover, Saint Simeon was an outstanding church poet. He also wrote "Hymns of Divine Love," about seventy poems filled with profound prayerful meditations.
The sublime teachings of Saint Simeon about the mysteries of mental prayer and spiritual struggle have earned him the title "the New Theologian." These teachings were not the invention of Saint Simeon, but they had merely been forgotten over time.
Some of these teachings seemed unacceptable and strange to his contemporaries. This led to conflict with Constantinople's church authorities, and Saint Simeon was banished from the city. He withdrew across the Bosphorus and settled in the ancient monastery of Saint Makrina.
The saint peacefully fell asleep in the Lord in the year 1021. During his life he received the gift of working miracles. Numerous miracles also took place after his death; one of them was the miraculous discovery of his icon.
His Life was written by his cell-attendant and disciple, Saint Nicetas Stethatos.
Since March 12 falls during Great Lent, Saint Simeon's Feast is transferred to October 12.
Icon of the Mother of God Icon "Not Made by Hands" from Lydda
The wonderworking Lydda Icon is mentioned in the service for the Kazan Icon (July 8 & October 22) in the third Ode of the Canon.
According to Tradition, the Apostles Peter and John were preaching in Lydda (later called Diospolis) near Jerusalem. There they built a church dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos, then went to Jerusalem and asked her to come and sanctify the church by her presence. She sent them back to Lydda and said, "Go in peace, and I shall be there with you."
Arriving at Lydda, they found an icon of the Virgin imprinted in color on the wall of the church (some sources say the image was on a pillar). Then the Mother of God appeared and rejoiced at the number of people who had gathered there. She blessed the icon and gave it the power to work miracles. This icon was not made by the hand of man, but by a divine power.
Julian the Apostate (reigned 361-363) heard about the icon and tried to eradicate it. Masons with sharp tools chipped away at the image, but the paint and lines just seemed to penetrate deeper into the stone. Those whom the emperor had sent were unable to destroy the icon. As word of this miracle spread, millions of people came to venerate the icon.
In the eighth century, Saint Germanus, the future Patriarch of Constantinople (May 12) passed through Lydda. He had a copy of the icon made, and sent it to Rome during the iconoclastic controversy. It was placed in the church of Saint Peter, and was the source of many healings. In 842, the reproduction was returned to Constantinople and was known as the Roman Icon (June 26).
The oldest sources of information for the Lydda Icon are a document attributed to Saint Andrew of Crete in 726, a letter written by three eastern Patriarchs to the iconoclast emperor Theophilus in 839, and a work of George the Monk in 886.
The icon still existed as late as the ninth century.
Righteous King Demetrius Tavdadebuli of Georgia
No information on the life of this saint is available at this time.
Hieromartyr Kirion II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia
The holy Hieromartyr Kirion II (known in the world as George Sadzaglishvili) was born in 1855 in the village of Nikozi in the Gori district. His father was a priest.
He enrolled at the parochial school in Ananuri, then at the theological school in Gori, and finally at Tbilisi Seminary.
In 1880 he graduated from the Kiev Theological Academy and was appointed assistant dean of the Odessa Theological Seminary. From 1883 to 1886 Saint Kirion was active in the educational life of Gori, Telavi, Kutaisi, and Tbilisi. In 1886 he was appointed supervisor of the Georgian monasteries and dean of the schools of the Society for the Renewal of Christianity in the Caucasus. He directed the parochial schools, established libraries and rare book collections within them, and published articles on the history of the Georgian Church, folklore and literature under the pseudonyms Iverieli, Sadzagelov, and Liakhveli (the Liakhvi River flows through his native region of Shida [Inner] Kartli, the central part of eastern Georgia).
In 1886 God's chosen, George, was tonsured a monk with the name Kirion, and he was enthroned as abbot of Kvabtakhevi Monastery. Kirion continued his scholarly pursuits and intensified his spiritual labors. He collected folklore and ethnographic materials and studied artifacts from ancient Georgian churches. He generously donated the reliquaries and rare manuscripts he found to the antiquities collections at the Church Museum of Tbilisi and the Society for the Propagation of Literacy among the Georgians.
In 1898 Kirion published a description of the historical monuments of Liakhvi Gorge. His publication is an important resource for scholars and historians, since most of the monuments he describes were toppled by Georgia's ideological and national enemies in subsequent years. (Kirion would later join the Moscow Archaeological Society.)
In August of 1898 Archimandrite Kirion was consecrated bishop of Alaverdi.
Saint Kirion began at once to rebuild Alaverdi Church, and he offered his own resources for this momentous task. At the same time, he began to study the ancient artifacts of Kakheti and Hereti in eastern Georgia. Among the manuscripts he turned over to the Church Museum of Tbilisi was a Holy Gospel from the year 1098, unknown to scholars until that time.
Bishop Kirion was a tireless researcher, with a broad range of scholarly interests. To his pen belong more than forty monographs on various themes relating to the history of the Georgian Church and Christian culture in Georgia. He compiled a short terminological dictionary of the ancient Georgian language and, with the linguist Grigol Qipshidze, a History of Georgian Philology.
Kirion fought the appropriation of Georgian churches by the Armenian Monophysites. He sent a detailed memorandum to the Russian exarch in Georgia demanding that the confiscated Orthodox churches be returned.
In 1901 Kirion was installed as bishop of Gori. By that time it had become clear to the Georgian exarchate that the educated and progressive clergymen were endorsing the holy hierarch Kirion and contesting the abolition of the autocephaly of the Georgian Church. But the government found a way out of this "dangerous situation" by frequently reassigning Saint Kirion to serve in different parts of the Russian Empire: in 1903 he was reassigned to Cherson, in 1904 to Orel, and in 1906 to Sokhumi. In Sokhumi Saint Kirion exerted every effort to restore and revive the historical Georgian churches and monasteries, though he would soon be reassigned to the Kovno diocese.
In 1905, at the demand of Georgia's intelligentsia (under the leadership of Saint Ilia the Righteous), the regime formed an extraordinary commission to formally consider the question of the autocephaly of the Georgian Church. Saint Kirion delivered two lectures to the commission: one on the reasons behind Georgia's struggle for the restoration of an autocephalous Church, and the other on the role of nationality in the life of the Church. The commission rejected the Georgian claims to autocephaly and subjected the leaders of the movement to harsh repression.
In 1907 Saint Ilia the Righteous was killed, and the government forbade Saint Kirion to travel to Georgia to pay his last respects. Saint Kirion managed only to send a letter of condolence to Saint Ilia's loved ones. In the months that followed, the regime tightened down even more severely on Saint Kirion. In 1908 he was accused of conspiring in the murder of Exarch Nikon, deprived of the rank of bishop, and arrested. This treacherous deed roused the indignation not only of the Georgian people but of the faithful of Russia as well. Even the democratic forces in Europe founded a society for the protection of the rights of Bishop Kirion and gathered signatures to demand his release from prison. The bishop himself humbly carried the cross of his persecution and consoled his sympathizers with the words of the great Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli: "'Not a single rose is plucked from this world without thorns.' We must bear our suffering with love, since suffering is the fruit of love and in suffering we will find our strength!"
By the year 1915 the regime had ceased to persecute Saint Kirion. They restored him to the bishopric and elevated him as archbishop of Polotsk and Vitebsk in western Russia. He was not, however, permitted to return to his motherland.
In March of 1917 the Georgian Apostolic Orthodox Church declared its autocephaly restored. At the incessant demands of the Georgian people, Saint Kirion finally returned to his motherland. One hundred and twenty cavalrymen met him in Aragvi Gorge (along the Georgian Military Highway) and reverently escorted him to the capital. In Tbilisi Saint Kirion was met with great honor.
In September of 1917 the Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church enthroned Bishop Kirion as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. During the enthronement ceremony at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Saint Kirion addressed the faithful: "My beloved motherland, the nation protected by the Most Holy Theotokos, purified in the furnace by tribulations and suffering, washed in its own tears: I turn to you, having been separated from you, having sought after you, having grieved over you, having sought for you and now having returned not as a prodigal son, but as your confidant and the conscience of your Church.
"I know that in your minds you are all inquiring, 'What has he brought back with him? With what ointment will he heal his wounds? How will he comfort himself in his sadness?' Consider my words: He came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many (Matt. 20:28). I, likewise, have come not as a hired servant, but as a faithful and obedient son!"
Soon after he was enthroned, Saint Kirion sent an appeal to all the Orthodox patriarchs of the world in which he described in detail the history of the Georgian Church and requested an official recognition of her autocephaly.
On May 26, 1918, Georgia declared its independence. The next day Catholicos-Patriarch Kirion II presided during a service of thanksgiving. The chief shepherd and his flock rejoiced at the restoration of the autocephaly of the Georgian Church and the independence of the Georgian state, though from the beginning they perceived the imminence of the Bolshevik danger. The socialist revolution, now showing its true face, posed an enormous threat to the young republic and her Church.
On June 27, 1918, Catholicos-Patriarch Kirion II was found murdered in the patriarchal residence at Martqopi Monastery. The investigation was a mere formality and the guilty were never found.
Rumors were even spread that Saint Kirion had shot himself. When the Holy Synod of the Georgian Apostolic Orthodox Church convened on October 17, 2002, it canonized Holy Hieromartyr Kirion and numbered him among the saints.
This entry was posted in Daily Readings on March 12, 2022 by Saint Peter Orthodox Church.
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