Matthew 11:28-30~ **photo credit - Humble Gift by Marie Elliot@DeviantArt
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.
Verse of the Day 5/24
Here is a sight I want you to check out...
http://www.changingworldviews.com/wt
I went to the luncheon they had today and it was truly a blessing!
Support Sharon and her friends in their endeavors.
WOMANTALK SPRING LUNCHEON
Date: May 23, 2009
Location: Petaluma, California
More Info: http://
Author of "How to Spot a Dangerous Man"
& President of the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction
(see bio below)
Plus Our WOMANTalk Panel
Sheraton Hotel, Petaluma, California
$30.00 per person by May lst
$35.00 per person after
For Details Contact: 707-322-3632
By Email: womantalk@changingworldviews.com
Mail Checks to:
Changing Worldviews/WOMANTalk
PO Box 750624
Petaluma, CA 94975-0624
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The issue of domestic abuse affects 1 out of every 4 women in America
today, and 15-20% of children. So that means you have either been a
victim, are a victim or know someone who is! Learn to identify the signals
and signs; avail yourself of resources; learn how you can help someone
caught in an abusive relationship, and join us in our vision of seeing
women and children free from abuse, and its effects, whether in dictatorial
regimes or right here at home.
You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear our speaker, and to share
this event with others, so more women are equipped with the truth.
This issue is crucial. Few are talking about it, that's why we are.
Let us know if you'd like fliers to pass out. Or you can forward this
invitation via email to your friends.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY #1: Invite your friends and colleagues and host a
table of 10 and recieve a Special Hostess gift, plus promotion in our
program and recognition from the podium as part of our Network of
Women Who Care About Women.
SPECIAL OFFPORTUNITY #2: If you help us get the word out to more
women by putting the luncheon banner above on your website or blog
linked to WOMANTalk.us we'll list your site as a Woman's Voice Friend.
Be sure to let us know!
Even though we will be addressing a serious subject, we promise you it
will not only be well worth your time, but a lovely event.
I hope you can join us,
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| Sandra L. Brown, M.A. holds a Masters Degree in Counseling. She was the previous founder & director of Bridgework, Inc., a comprehensive mental health center for the treatment of victimization and emotional trauma disorders.She has worked for 20 years in the field of Victimology and has provided individual and group counseling to hundreds of survivors. She has been a consultant to hospitals, nonprofit agencies, and human service providers in Victimology. She has written books and articles on the subject of victimization and has lectured at colleges and workshops on the subject. She has designed and established residential treatment programs for abused women both through her agency and for other hospital and nonprofit organizations. The Dangerous Man book landed Sandra on 50 TV shows, almost 70 radio shows, in 15 major newspapers, national magazines, and in magazines in other countries. She is a relationship expert on several women's on-line websites, and the author of 'How to Spot a Dangerous Man,' 'Counseling Victims of Violence: A Handbook for Helping Professionals' and others. |
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Learn How 2 Salsa
Learn How 2 Salsa
Salsa lessons every week with Angie. Whether you are contemplating taking your first baby salsa steps or are an experienced dancer, you will find her classes enjoyable AND challenging. Angie currently is a member of the world renown SalsaMania Dance Company and teaches and performs all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Angie has been teaching and performing salsa for the past 8 years. For more information visit her website @ www.angiesalsera.com. Beginner lesson from 8:00 -8:45
Intermediate lesson from 8:45-9:00 Bands every 2nd Wednesday. Cover:
$5 - DJ night
$12 - Band night INFO 415.720.4951 or 707.291.188
Provided by salsacrazysf.com and hotclub101.com
Friday, May 22, 2009
This Week's Wiki
Verse (poetry)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A verse is formally a single line in a metrical composition, e.g. poetry. However, the word has come to represent any division or grouping of words in such a composition, which traditionally had been referred to as a stanza.
The word "verse" is commonly used in lieu of "poetry" to distinguish it from prose. Where the common unit of poetry, i.e., verse, is based on meter or rhyme the common unit of prose is purely grammatical, such as a sentence or paragraph.[1]
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[edit] Types of verse
[edit] Rhymed verse
Rhymed verse is the most commonly used form of verse and generally has a discernable meter and an end rhyme.
I felt a cleavage in my mind
As if my brain had split;
I tried to match it, seam by seam,
But could not make them fit.
The thought behind I strove to join
Unto the thought before,
But sequence ravelled out of reach
Like balls upon a floor.
-Emily Dickinson
[edit] Blank verse
Blank verse is generally identified by a regular meter, but no end rhyme.
In Mathematics, Woman leads the way:
The narrow-minded pedant still believes
That two and two make four! Why, we can prove,
We women-household drudges as we are-
That two and two make five-or three-or seven;
Or five-and-twenty, if the case demands!
-Princess Ida
[edit] Free verse
Free verse is usually defined as having no fixed meter and no end rhyme. Although free verse may include end rhyme, it commonly does not.
Whirl up, sea--
Whirl your pointed pines,
Splash your great pines
On our rocks,
Hurl your green over us,
Cover us with your pools of fir.
-H.D.
Wherever there is love, Forever lingers, Whoever the heart beats for, You'll know, Whenever I think of you, My heart flutters, Whenever I do. My heart slows, Wherever I am, You're always on my mind, Wherever I go I think of you, With each passing time.
By Melisha-Ann Bennett
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Verse of the day for 5/22
Romans 8:28 ~
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
This is something that people should be aware of. You see, I thought only old people with poor health or that Diabetes was something you got when you were a kid. I didn't realize that my poor diet could result in me one day having Diabetes myself...
Type 2 Diabetes Overview
Type 2 diabetes, often called non-insulin dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 90% - 95% of the 21 million people with diabetes. In this article, you'll learn the basics about type 2 diabetes, including symptoms and causes, as well as type 2 diabetes in children.
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
Unlike people with type 1 diabetes, people with type 2 diabetes produce insulin; however, the insulin their pancreas secretes is either not enough or the body is unable to recognize the insulin and use it properly. This is called insulin-resistance. When there isn't enough insulin or the insulin is not used as it should be, glucose (sugar) can't get into the body's cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, the body's cells are not able to function properly. Other problems associated with the buildup of glucose in the blood include:
- Dehydration. The buildup of sugar in the blood can cause an increase in urination (to try to clear the sugar from the body). When the kidneys lose the glucose through the urine, a large amount of water is also lost, causing dehydration.
- Diabetic Coma (Hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma ). When a person with type 2 diabetes becomes severely dehydrated and is not able to drink enough fluids to make up for the fluid losses, they may develop this life-threatening complication.
- Damage to the body. Over time, the high glucose levels in the blood may damage the nerves and small blood vessels of the eyes, kidneys, and heart and predispose a person to atherosclerosis (hardening) of the large arteries that can cause heart attack and stroke.
Type 2 Diabetes in Children
More and more children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Find out about type 2 diabetes symptoms in children, the diagnosis, and the treatment in WebMD's article on type 2 diabetes in childhood. If your child is at risk for childhood diabetes, it’s important to learn specific self-care tips to help prevent diabetes.
For more detail, see WebMD's article Type 2 Diabetes in Children.
Who Gets Type 2 Diabetes?
Anyone can get type 2 diabetes. However, those at highest risk for the disease are those who are obese or overweight, women who have had gestational diabetes, people with family members who have type 2 diabetes and people who have metabolic syndrome (a cluster of problems that include high cholesterol, high triglycerides, low good 'HDL' cholesterol and a high bad 'LDL' cholesterol, and high blood pressure). In addition, older people are more susceptible to developing the disease since aging makes the body less tolerant of sugars.
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?
Although it is more common than type 1 diabetes, the causes of type 2 diabetes are less well understood. It is likely caused by multiple factors and not a single problem.
Type 2 diabetes can run in families, but the exact nature of how it's inherited or the identity of a single genetic factor is not known.
For more detail, see WebMD's article Causes of Type 2 Diabetes.
What Are the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes vary from person to person but may include:
- Increased thirst.
- Increased hunger (especially after eating).
- Dry mouth.
- Nausea and occasionally vomiting.
- Frequent urination.
- Fatigue (weak, tired feeling).
- Blurred vision.
- Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet.
- Frequent infections of the skin, urinary tract or vagina.
Rarely, a person may be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after presenting to the hospital in a diabetic coma.
For more detail, see WebMD's article Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms.
How Is Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed?
To diagnose type 2 diabetes, your health care provider will first check for abnormalities in your blood (high blood glucose level). In addition, he or she may look for glucose or ketone bodies in your urine.
Type 2 diabetes testing includes a fasting plasma glucose test or a casual plasma glucose test. You will also need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.
For more detail, see WebMD's article Diagnosis of Diabetes.
Complications Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
If your type 2 diabetes isn't well controlled, there are a number of serious or life-threatening problems you may experience, including:
- Retinopathy . People with type 2 diabetes may already have abnormalities in the eyes related to the development of diabetes. Over time more and more people who initially do not have eye problems related to the disease will develop some form of eye problem. It is important to control not only sugars but blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent progression of eye disease. Fortunately, the vision loss isn't significant in most.
- Kidney damage . The risk of kidney disease increases over time, meaning the longer you have diabetes the greater your risk. This complication carries significant risk of serious illness -- such as kidney failure and heart disease.
- Poor blood circulation and nerve damage. Damage to nerves and hardening of the arteries leads to decreased sensation and poor blood circulation in the feet. This can lead to increased infections and an increased risk of ulcers which heal poorly and can in turn significantly raises the risk of amputation. Damage to nerves may also lead to digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
For more detail, see WebMD's article Preventing Diabetes Complications.
Novato Sandwich Scene
About Us
At Michael's, we serve gourmet sandwiches on our famous Sourdough bread baked here daily. We use all natural ingredients, unbleached flour, water, salt and our own unique starter. Our Sourdough has no added sugar, fat or preservatives of any kind. We roast and hand prepare many of our meats using recipes handed down from Michael's grandfather, John. These old world methods are what make our sandwiches so special.
You can really taste the difference!
People Are Talking
- "I've been coming to Michael's Sourdough since they opened 18 years ago. Their bread is the best part of the sandwich - it's still warm when you get your sandwich!"
- "I'm so glad they've opened a Michael's Sourdough in Petaluma. I missed it after moving here a couple of years ago! The sandwiches are just as awesome as I remember!"
- "My new favorite sandwich! The quality of the bread and meat and fresh vegetables make this sandwich the best around!"
- "I've been coming to Michael's Sourdough since they opened 18 years ago. Their bread is the best part of the sandwich - it's still warm when you get your sandwich!"
- "I'm so glad they've opened a Michael's Sourdough in Petaluma. I missed it after moving here a couple of years ago! The sandwiches are just as awesome as I remember!"
- "My new favorite sandwich! The quality of the bread and meat and fresh vegetables make this sandwich the best around!"
Order Online in Petaluma
1320 Industrial Ave.
Suite B
Petaluma, CA 94952
P (707) 789-9711
F (707) 789-9712
3095 Kerner Blvd.
Suite L
San Rafael, CA 94901
P (415) 485-0964
F (415) 457-SOUR (7687)
Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
I wanted to plug Michael's as a healthy alternative to fast food. There bread is made fresh daily. They are conveniently located here in Novato as well right there in Bel Marin Keys. If you request a menu by fax they will send it to you. If you are buying a sandwich, your best bet is to order ahead to avoid the long lines!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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