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In The Valley of Dinosaurs
by Valis inwent down to glen rose today.
visited fossil rim wildlife preserve and also to dinosaur valley state park...here's some pics and if any of you haven't visited it is a nice day trip from dallas.
enjoy!
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Sharing birthdays with famous people
by target inwhen my husband was convinced to be baptized back in '74, the jw who studied with my husband went with him to meet with the elders.
when the elder asked for my husband's birthday for his records, he said nov 12 and the jw says "not my birthday, he wants yours".
my husband says, "it is mine".
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I was born Apr. 19 these are the people who share the same day:
Tennis Pro- Maria Sharapova B. Apr-19-1987
Hayden Christensen B. 1981
Kate Hudson b. 1979
Luis Miguel Basteri b. 1970
Ashley Judd b. 1968
Suge Knight b.1966
Al Unser, Jr. b. 1962
Paloma Picasso 1949
Tim Curry b. 1946
Dudley Moore b. 1935
Jayne Mansfield b.1933
Hugh O'Brian b.1925
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Already got it, thanks... Been sick for about 2 weeks now. Lingering cough and it is horrible!
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Figs supposedly also have a sexual content. I saw a movie (don't remember the name) that showed how you eat a fig. The way this actor did it... well let's just say I never looked at that fruit again the same way. An this was a "period" piece movie.
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Funny Stuff (In Spanish)
by G Money inthis is very funny, its in spanish but you may get the gist if you don't speak it.
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http://www.elcerebro.com/archivo/motampax.htm
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¡Oohhh! ¡Vato! Eso es demasiado chistoso! travieso! Just say "No!"...Es cochino, y pienso se debe tomar la otra manera. Absorbe mejor.
Translation: Oohhh! Vato! That is too funny! mischievous! Just say "No!"...Es filthy, and I think the other way should be taken. It absorbs better.
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Meza Update in Charlotte Observer Today
by Xandria inposted on sat, feb. 26, 2005
mistakes detailed in handling of meza case .
heather vogell
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Posted on Sat, Feb. 26, 2005
Mistakes detailed in handling of Meza case
HEATHER VOGELL
Staff Writer S.C. social services workers missed monthly visits, skipped interviews about sexual abuse allegations and didn't make sure the right documents were provided in Spanish in a case that ended in the slayings of three York County children last year.Two supervisors were suspended without pay for five days and a caseworker received a written warning because of the failures, S.C. Department of Social Services records show.
The agency released the records Friday after the Observer requested them under the S.C. Freedom of Information Act.
The documents detail the mistakes social services workers made when handling the Meza family's case.
The bodies of the three Meza children -- Denia, 14, Denise, 8, and Jairo, 5 -- were found after a fire consumed their home north of Rock Hill on Aug. 9, 2004.
Someone had slit their throats. Their parents, Denis and Marbely, also died in the blaze.
Investigators say they will never know exactly what happened in the home that night.
But DSS had reported allegations that Denis was molesting Denia to the Sheriff's Office in May and ordered him out of the house. Denis was arrested in July.
Neighbors say he had returned to the home -- despite orders from DSS and the court to stay away.
The records released Friday say Sherita Davis, an assessment caseworker who took the case May 3, made these missteps:
? Failed to interview all family members about the sexual abuse allegations. Documents did not specify who was left out.
? Failed to interview other people involved -- called collateral contacts -- about the abuse. Collateral contacts can include teachers and police.
? Failed to make sure that a copy of a key document called a "safety plan" that was provided in Spanish to Marbely, who spoke limited English, was the same as the English version. A safety plan is developed with the family and outlines ways in which the child must be protected.
? Failed to see whether the family was following the safety plan.
? Failed to visit the family at least once a month.
The written warning to Davis said further violations could result in discipline and termination.
Davis has an unpublished phone number and could not be reached for comment Friday.
The records do not show how many workers were on the case, what caseload Davis had or what she did correctly.
They do show that two supervisors overseeing the case received harsher punishments than Davis for violating agency rules.
Supervisor Tammy Crisp was suspended after failing to go over the case with a DSS worker, not making sure the monthly visits were made and not checking to see whether a worker followed other recommendations for handling the case, records show.
DSS officials also reprimanded her for failing to make sure an interpreter was used -- especially for conversations with Marbely.
A message left at Crisp's home Friday evening was not immediately returned. She returned to work Jan. 25, records said.
The second supervisor, Willa Barnett, was suspended for failing to make sure the caseworker completed tasks such as interviewing all of the family, monitoring the safety plan and making the monthly visits, records show.
She also failed to review and sign two DSS worksheets. One provides a comprehensive analysis of a family's situation; the other is used to assess whether adults involved in a case can protect the children, documents say.
A message left at Barnett's home was also not returned. She returned to work Jan. 14.
DSS first talked about its internal review of the case's handling when it released a report Feb. 1 that said three workers were disciplined. The agency didn't say what they did wrong.
But because of the case, the agency did say it had expanded caseworkers' manuals to include more guidance on helping families who speak limited English.
DSS attorney Virginia Williamson said Friday that DSS is standing by the Feb. 1 report.
"We took the policy action and the personnel action, met with sheriff and the solicitor," she said. "The case is closed."
Heather Vogell: (803)327-8509 What a price to pay for these mistakes. Xandria -
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Tough day -- my mom died today
by cruzanheart inpoor thing, she's had alzheimer's for about 10 years and the last year she's been on hospice care because she's been so close to death.
the past few months she's been slowly filling up with water -- they gave her lasix (not sure of the spelling) to relieve the edema and it worked, sort of.
last weekend she actually looked a little better.
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Nina and Family:
I know it is not easy to lose someone, especially to an uncontrollable illness. I am just glad to hear that you were able to be by her side, and her exit was peaceful. As I see it, she left the shell of her body, like a butterfly.. to fly off into the next new journey. You all will be in my thoughts, as you go through this grieving process.
Best regards,
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Welcome My Sister!!! Sassafrass!
by maybesbabies inhey all, another of our sisters is here online!
please give a warm welcome to sassafrass (am i spelling that right sis?
to whoever was mean to her in chat, that's a real great way to welcome newbies, jerk.
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I'm sorry to hear that you got roughed up by someone in the chat room, if I'm correct.
Yes, unfortunately you are correct.
People please, realize that our sister Sassafrass is new to this, as well as online conversations. We are all on different levels and paths on these journeys from the past. She is our sister and as you know from Maybes and I, we have strong opinions, thoughts and feelings. Just remember it is a two way street. I don't appreciate that an attack like this happened, especially on her first visit here. An I ask that those who are regulars in chat, to buffer until she gets the hang of things.
I do hope that she does decide to come back for a second visit. I know it has taken a lot of encouragement from us, for her to take a step into this internet world. I ask that you remember what it was like when you started something new.
Thank you.
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* Stands up and cheers* Way to go Sis!
X. Of the I could not put it better class.
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Welcome My Sister!!! Sassafrass!
by maybesbabies inhey all, another of our sisters is here online!
please give a warm welcome to sassafrass (am i spelling that right sis?
to whoever was mean to her in chat, that's a real great way to welcome newbies, jerk.
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Welcome Sissy!
Hum so it is going to be shoeshack rama lama ... :D Love you all and I am glad to hear you had a nice time. Check your mail soon, I am getting ready to ship some things and also mail.
Love ya,
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The Four Amigos .. Hey!